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03/1/14

RUSSELL, Dora – (d. 1943)

Mrs. Dora Russell Goes to Her Reward

Mrs. Dora Russell, aged 61 years, died at her home in the Kirbytown section of the county at about five o’clock Thursday afternoon of last week after four years of ill health, attributed to cancer. She is survived by her husband, Elijah Russell; one son, Lawrence Russell, with whom she made her home; one daughter, Mrs. Sam Dyer, of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Alice Shrum, of Illinois; and three brothers, Frank, Benton, and Claude Steen, all of Lafayette or nearby.

The remains were laid to rest about three o’clock Friday afternoon in the Nelse McDonald Cemetery, following funeral services conducted by Elder Calvin Gregory, The deceased, who was the daughter of Elihu Steen, was a member of Beech Bottom Baptist church for many years. She was a hard working woman and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends

Source: Macon County Times, Lafayette, Tennessee, Thursday, 13 October 1943

Submitted by:  Shelta R. Shrum

My E-mail is:  shrum1@mwsi.net

02/12/14

PATTERSON, Sarah Ann Leath Norman – (d. 1940)

Name of Deceased: Sarah Ann Leath Norman Patterson

Obituary: Mrs. Sarah Patterson

Following a brief illness from pneumonia and complications, Mrs. Sarah Patterson, aged 84 years, died at her home in the Union Camp section at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning. She is survived by her husband, Geo. Patterson; a large number of stepchildren; and a few distant relatives, all her sisters and brothers having preceded her in death. She was a Miss Leath prior to her first marriage which was to Dan Norman.

Burial was made in the Wilmore Cemetery, near the Patterson home, at two thirty o’clock Thursday afternoon, following funeral services conducted by Elder Calvin Gregory. Mrs. Patterson was a good Christian woman and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.

Source: Macon County Times – Lafayette, TN – Thursday December 19, 1940 – Page 4

Submitted By: Bill Patterson

My E-mail is: BplusM@aol.com

02/2/14

NICHOLS, Versie Inez – (d. 1959)

Versie Inez Nichols Dies at 62 Years

Mrs. Versie Inez Nichols, 62, died suddenly July 15 at her home in the Ebenezer community of this county. Mrs. Nichols had fallen six weeks ago and broken a hip, but until recently. Funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Baptist church on Friday, July 17 by Elders W. T. Russell, Genie Gregory, and T. C. Jones. Burial was in Haysville Cemetery.

She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist church. Mrs. Nichols was a native of Macon county, the daughter of Jim O. and Vickie Smith Russell. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Nichols; three sons Clarence Nichols of Madison, and Ray and T.V. Nichols, both of Dixon Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Corinne Evetts, Dixon Springs; two brothers, Leslie Russell, Dixon Springs, and Patty Russell, Franklin, KY; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Alexander Funeral home, Lafayette, was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Macon County Times, Lafayette, Tennessee, Thursday, 23 July 1959

Submitted By: Shelta R. Shrum

My E-mail is: shrum1@mwsi.net

01/24/14

NICHOLS, Odell (d. 1943)

Odell Nichols is Summoned by Death

Simpson Odell Nichols, aged almost 60 years, died at his home on the old county farm two miles east of Lafayette, at four o’clock Monday afternoon. He had had high blood pressure for some time and was taken suddenly worse only a short time before the end. He was in charge of the farm and had been given the same position on the new county farm located west of town for the coming year. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lottie Nichols; two sons, Asa Nichols of Indianapolis; and Pfc Graylon Nichols, now in the Hawaiian Islands; four daughters, Mrs. Evie Dalvy and Mrs. Florzelle Leath, both of Detroit; Mrs. Gracie Smith of Old Hickory; and Mrs. Bevie Dickens of the Ebenezer section of the county; two step-daughters Mrs. Claudia King, of the Underwood community and Miss Jessie Jack Steen residing with her mother,; fourteen grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert and Thomas Nichols, both of the Ebenezer section.

The remains were laid to rest late Tuesday afternoon in the Haysville Cemetery, following funeral services conducted from Haysville Baptist church by Elder Calvin Gregory. The deceased was converted as a youth and united with Ebenezer Baptist church. He was a native of that section and was the son of Drury and Eliza Shrum Nichols.

Source: Macon County Times, Lafayette, Tennessee, Thursday, 25 Nov 1943

Submitted by:  Shelta R. Shrum

My E-mail is:  shrum1@mwsi.net

10/26/13

LEATH, Mary – (d. 1945)

Mary Leath, daughter of Bluford and Martha Jones, was born December 27, 1858. She was married to Jim Leath, April 25, 1875. To them were born 8 children, three boys and five girls. She professed faith in Christ in early life and later joined the Baptist church at Ebenezer, and lived a true and faithful member until death.

Her husband died in 1936. She died June 27, 1945, aged 87 years and six months. Her children are: Mrs. Martha Patterson, Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Letha Gammon, Bowling Green, Ky., Ella Porter, Lafayette, Tenn., Della Gregory, Lafayette, Tenn., Johnie Leath of R. 1, Pleasant Shade, Tenn., Charlie Leath of Gallatin, Tenn., Willie Leath died many years ago. Ellie Smith died in 1938. Her grandchildren are 38 living and 9 dead. Great-grandchildren, 85 living and 15 dead. Nine great-great-grandchildren living and 2 dead. One brother, Bud Jones, of Pleasant Shade, is among the survivors.

She had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Della Gregory for 14 years and died there. She had done all for her that could be done, but it pleased the Lord to carry her home to rest from her labors. She lived to a ripe old age and was  full of good deeds and strong faith and will have a great  reward. She was a noble and good wife, a kind, loving mother and grandmother, and really loved her large family. She was delighted with the off-springs of her and her husband. She was a good neighbor and loyal Baptist and a true Christian well beloved by those who knew her.

There are 8 children, forty-seven grandchildren, 100 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren, making a total of 166 in the family. She leaves to mourn their loss an aged brother, 6 children and 132 grandchildren. She died in the triumph of a living faith, the angels carried her spirit home to live with God and those who had gone before.

We mourn not as those who have no hope. We expect to meet her again in that country where the weary are at rest and trouble never comes. It was her request for Elder J. E. McDonald to hold her funeral. What a comforting thing it is when this toilsome life is over, that we can meet in that world of peace and love and live forever where sorrow never comes!

Bye and Bye
Down the stream, where the tide is clearer,
Farther on, where the shores are fair,
Are the gracious forms we would fain be nearer,
The names we breathe in the voice of prayer;
Be the voyage longer, they will be dearer,
When after awhile we shall greet them there,
Farther on, where the tide is clearer,
Down the stream, where the shores are fair.
Bye and Bye, when the sun is shining,
After awhile, when the skies are blue,
When the clouds unfold their silver lining,
And the peaceful isles drift into view,
We shall free our tongues from dull repining,
And our hearts with the joy of youth renew,
After awhile, when the sun is shining–
Bye and bye, we’ll meet you beyond the blue.

Source: Macon County Times – Lafayette, TN – Thursday July 12, 1945 – Page 3

Submitted By: Bill Patterson, email is: BplusM@aol.com

05/12/13

BRAWNER, Melvina – (d. 1936)

A stomach ailment claimed the life of Mrs. Melvina Brawner at her home in Franklin, KY, on Thursday afternoon of last week. She was 53 years of age and was for many years a resident of the Beech Bottom community, being the widow of the late Tom V. Brawner. She is survived by two sons, Radford Brawner, also of Franklin; and Bethel Brawner of Beech Bottom; and four daughter, Mrs. Mittie Coker, and Mrs. Lillie Gann, both of near Lafayette; Mrs. Janie Gregory of Pleasant Shade, and Mrs. Nola Tinsley, with whom the deceased made her home.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by Elder Calvin Gregory, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Nelse McDonald cemetery. Mrs. Brawner was a Miss Garrett prior to her marriage. She was a devoted member of Beech Bottom Baptist church for many years.

Source: Macon County Times, Lafayette, Tennessee, Thursday, 13 Aug 1936
Submitted by:  Shelta R. Shrum

05/12/13

BRAWNER, Margaret – (d. 1948)

Mrs. Mag Brawner is Heart Attack Victim

Mrs. Margaret Brawner, known to most of her acquaintances as Mrs. Mag Brawner, died unexpectedly at her home in the Spring Creek section of the county on Friday morning, passing away suddenly about nine thirty o’clock. Death was attributed to a heart attack. She had been in poor health for months from a heart disorder. She was the widow of the late Pate Brawner, who died about 17 months ago. She leaves three sons, Jesse Brawner, local businessman; Earl Brawner, of Maple Grove; and Raymond Brawner, residing with his mother; five daughters, Mrs. C.H. Dillard, of Lafayette, Mrs. Burrell Marsh of Maple Grove; Mrs. Bedford Hutcherson, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Bert Bandy, of Hartsville; and Mrs. G.A. Gregory, of Nashville; 27 grandchildren , 12 great grandchildren, one brother, James Cox of Williams; one sister, Miss Loe Cox, of Red Boiling Springs; a half-brother, Willie Cox of Williams; and two half sisters, Mrs Ida Dillard and Mrs. Ada Dallas, both also of Williams.

The remains were laid to rest on Saturday afternoon at three o’clock, following funeral services conducted by Elder P.H. Brooks, pastor of Spring Creek Baptist Church, of which the deceased had been a member for a number of years. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her, Mrs. Brawner was the daughter of Pate and Adeline Dixon Cox, and was a native of the Dry Fork section of the county.

Source: Macon County Times, Lafayette, Tennessee, Thursday, 08 July 1948

Submitted by:  Shelta R. Shrum