Category Archives: Obituaries

STINECEPHER, Amanda J. (1917)

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Obituary of Amanda J. Stinecipher Written by William Raleigh Clack (1839-1919) in 1917 Another well known footfall is missed; another family altar is mantled in mourning. Yesterday morning, March 18, just as the sun was shedding his silver rays of … Continue reading →

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ROBINSON, Samuel P. C. (1917)

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The Daily Times: Chattanooga 16 Jan 1917 Spring City, Tenn. — Samuel P.C. ROBINSON, one of the old substantial citizens of Rhea County, died at his home in Spring City, Jan. 15 and will be buried in the City cemetery … Continue reading →

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NEWSPORT, Elder Asa (1877)

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Elder Asa Newport Dies The following obit was printed in the “Signs of the Times” Vol. 45 Middletown, N.Y., April 15, 1877 – No.8 ELDER ASA NEWPORT, an aged Baptist minister, died at his residence in Rhea County, Tenn. He … Continue reading →

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MANIS, Thomas J. (1848)

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April, 1948 Listed as survivors: Wife, Ethel Pickel Manis; four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Bonnie) Hammer of Hardin – Mrs. R.J. (Etta Lee) Findley of Woodsboro, Texas – Mrs. Vernie (Lona) Scofield of Novinger, Mo. – Mrs.Robt. (Ethel) Brownlee of Big … Continue reading →

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MANIS, Sarah C. (1968)

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February 21, 1876 – December 12, 1968 A native of Rhea County, Tennessee, lived in Tampa for 20 years, member of the Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors; a son, Lawrence T. Manis of Bartow – daughters; Mrs. Gladys A. Newson of … Continue reading →

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MANIS, J.M. (1941)

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October 11, 1905 – July 26, 1941 Of Baton Rouge. Died after a long illness. Survived by his wife and one stepson, Corporal W.C. Blanchard, Jr.

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MANIS, Hubert C. (1968)

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July 18, 1909 – July 26, 1968 Listed as survivors: Wife, Marian; son, James Morgan, 12; daughter, Jean Marie, 12; mother, Mrs. James H. Manis of Tampa, Fla; brother, Lawrence of Bartow, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. Ben Newsom of San … Continue reading →

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JOHNSON, James (1895)

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JAMES JOHNSON from Goodspeed’s History of East Tennessee, 1887 James Johnson, a well-known farmer of the First District, was born in Rhea County, Tenn., May 27, 1818. He is the youngest of nine children (four now living) born to William … Continue reading →

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HEIRD, S.M. (1926)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Death Claims S. M. Heird From The Rockwood Times, Rockwood, TN, Thursday, 25 Mar 1926, Vol. 46, No. 12 – “Death Claims S.M. Heird” S. M. Heird was born March 5, 1853, and died Tuesday, March 16. The funeral services … Continue reading →

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GARDENHIRE, Emma Acuff (1920)

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Obituary of Emma Acuff Gardenhire – Chattanooga Times Special, Dayton, Tenn., June 2, 1920 Mrs. Emma Acuff Gardenhire died at he home in South Dayton Tuesday Evening. she was 67 years of age last October. Five months ago she suffered … Continue reading →

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