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David C. Whitten, Jr. submitted by Mrs. Jo Anne Norwood Obituary pasted to the fly pages of the David Clay Whitten Bible. Publication not given.	David C. Whitten, Jr., my youngest brother, was born in Wayne county, Tenn. if I am not mistaken, March 8, 1864, and died there, May 21, 1879. Surely the truth of the expression “Death loves a shining mark,” was seen in his case. He was converted at nine years of age, and immediately joined the Methodist Church. His life was short, but a happy one. He was always a good child, and after his profession of religion he was indeed a model boy. He was obedient to his parents — did that they bade him with as much cheerfulness as any one could. Their wish was his pleasure. His sickness was of short duration, and he died an easy death. He was very judicious in the selection of his companions, it being a maxim of his, that it is better to keep good company, or else keep none. Few boys of his age ever had more friends among both the aged and the young, for he won all hearts to him. His temper was always even — nothing seemed to fret or worry him, for his religion enabled him to walk uprightly before his God. His history may be summed up in few words. As a son, he was dutiful; as a brother, good and kind; as a student, attentive to his studies; as a playmate, gently and living; as a boy, a model; and as a Christian, pious and devoted to the Church. A letter from his father , bearing date of the day he died, says: “My son, David, your youngest, sweet little brother, died this morning. To me it is the saddest day of my life. I feel that my staff and stay for my declining years is broke. The family take his death very hard. He died easily and in a few minutes. He was the most patient person in sickness I ever saw; complained of nothing but pain; took everything given him kindly … It is common for people to say, when they lose a child, “That was the best one.” I can say, from the depth of my heart, he was the sweetest-spirited child I have reared. My wish was his will. He rarely fretted — was nearly always in a good humor, and was never too tired to wait on me. He was strictly pious. I never knew of his doing an immoral deed in all his life. His ma said to him the day before he died, ‘Son, would you be afraid to die?’ His response was prompt, heroic and decided, ‘No, ma, I should not.’ ” Thus died one too pure and good for earth. He was the first one of our immediate family to died. Truly God has been good to us. My father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters – all the family – are religious, and my sincere prayer is that we may meet at last in that clime where death is an eternal stranger. L. F. Whitten, Munford, Ala, May 28, 1879.
Boone W. Whitten Submitted by Mrs. Jo Anne Norwood Obituary pasted to the fly pages of the David Clay Whitten Bible. Publication not given.	My Dear Brother, Boone W. Whitten, was born in Wayne county, Tennessee, September 8th, 1860. Was born of the Spirit, September, 7th, 1873, which was his thirteenth birthday. Of the genuineness of his conversion he was never in doubt. Of the wisdom he manifested in joining the Church at an early age, there can be no question. He was a Christian boy, of choice and pious from principle. It seems hard to give up one who was so promising, so pure; but we must bow in submission to the will of the Lord. Just before his death he prayed, “Father, they will be done, not mine.” He was living at my house, teaching school; had been for five months, and I know whereof I affirm, when I say he was one of the purest, steadiest young men I ever met. He had built up a fine school in this community, and in the school room, every morning, asked God to bless his pupils in their studies, and him in teaching them. he was engaged, mind, soul and body in his profession. He taught by example and precept; was studious at home, carrying on his course of study which he had pursued in college. While he instructed the minds of his pupils, he looked closely after their morals, and when dying said: “Tell my pupils to remember the good advice I gave them in the schoolroom, and be good boys and girls and meet me in heaven.” In 1881 he attended the State Normal School, at Florence, Ala. where he was loved by his fellow pupils, President and Professors. President S. P. Rice is said to have remarked when he left college: “If all my boys had been as studious as Boone Whitten, it would have been a paradise on earth.” But as a Christian he was nearer perfect. He prayed fervent, trustful prayers around out fireside that he might grow in grace and get to be nearer like Jesus. He studied his Bible every day, and frequently called my attention to certain portions of the Scriptures which were more precious, unto him than jewels. his fixedness of purpose to serve God was unalterable. He would have died rather than do wrong, or bring reproach on the precious Savior. When he came to died, April 21st, I said to him: “Brother, is your faith still strong?” He replied, “Yes, sir, I know that Jesus will save me.” He called all around him and bade them farewell, telling them to meet him in heaven, and sent loving messages to his parents, brother and sisters. During a prayer offered by Brother Andrew Jackson, he said: “Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee,” and repeated it. He gave minute instructions relative to the distribution of his effects, and requested to be carried back to Tennessee and buried by the side of our brother, David, who died three years since. I carried him back, read the burial service in the presence of hundreds of his friends, and buried his body in hope of glorious resurrection. L. F. Whitten, Easta Boga, Ala., April 28, 1882.
David Clay Whitten Submitted by Mrs. Jo Anne Norwood Obituary pasted to the fly pages of the David Clay Whitten Bible. Publication not given.	The subject of this sketch was born in Lauderdale County, near Florence, Ala., July 27, 1823. His long and useful life was spent in Wayne County, Tenn., and nearly entirely so in the same community. He was honored and respected by all who knew him. He never was defeated but once before the people for any office for which he asked at the ballots of his fellow-citizens, and he always believed that it was a benign providence that defeated him in that contest for public preferment. While it was not until 1865 that he was converted and joined the Church, yet from my earliest recollection his home was the itinerant preacher’s home. No preacher ever felt long at a time that he was a guest, but a feeling that he was an inmate of the home would unconsciously steal over not only the preacher, but all whose fortune it was to share his hospitality. Many a Tennessee Conference preacher has shared this grace at his hands and that of his well-ordered household. His bereaved and sorrow-stricken wife, who is truly bereft, and who from her girlhood had feared God and worked righteousness, was his strong stay for more than forty-one years. I never knew a better woman than she. I remember that during the cruel war between the States, when sin of every form held high carnival, she never faltered for a moment in her faith and loyalty to God and his cause. No wonder that out of such a family should be born two itinerant Methodist preachers. Rev. O. B. Whitten, the younger, was one of the most popular young preachers ever in the Memphis Conference. His career was short – only a little more than three years – yet impressing himself upon all who knew him. Rev. L. F. Whitten, of La Fayette, has been a faithful member of that Conference since its organization in 1870. I doubt if any man in that Conference has made a better record for devotion to the cause of Christ, the interest of Methodism and humanity, during these years than he. David Clay Whitten died in peace with God and in hope of heaven Feb. 20, 1889, and was laid beside his three sons who had preceded him to heaven – to await the resurrection of the just. Truly, to that community, a great man in Israel is fallen, for he was a leader – a natural leader of the people. Especially was this true of him among the young people. He was a theologian of no mean pretensions. Biblical and Methodistic doctrines were questions of highest interest to him, and he took great pleasure in discussing them with men who had read and who thought. But he is gone — we shall see him no more. Peace to his memory, while we plead Heaven’s consoling benedictions upon his bereaved widow, son and two daughters, who mourn their loss. T. G. W., Moberly, Mo. March 1889. [note: T. G. W. was Rev. Thomas G. Whitten, son of Joel S. Whitten who was David Clay Whitten’s older brother.]
Mrs. John Y. Parker Obituary pasted in the front cover of the Mattie Brewer McCorkle Bible, McCorkle-Stafford Collection, Wayne County Historical Society	Mrs. John Y. Parker, 63, died Sunday night of acute indigestion at her home on Indian Creek. Burial took place Monday in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. G. R. Wilkerson and N. C. Jeter. Mrs. Parker was a devoted member of the Christian Church. [Note: This is Eliza (Elizabeth) Lucinda Brewer, b. 1856/7, daughter of Hiram and Cazada Hayes Brewer. She married first to J. T. Lowery; second to Joseph Clayton Stribling; and third to John Y. Parker. Her death occurred before Jan, 20, 1920 since she does not appear in the 1920 census for Wayne County, TN. She does not have a tombstone in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery, although she is buried in the Parker plot. Obituary probably from “The Wayne Countian”.
Lt. John W. Stribling Obituary pasted in the front cover of the Mattie Brewer McCorkle Bible, McCorkle – Stafford Collection, Wayne County Historical Society	Stribling Is Laid To Rest, Funeral Services Held At Honolulu. Funeral services for Lieut. John W. Stribling, Jr., aged 27, of Florence, who was drowned while fishing at Waimea, about 40 miles from Honolulu, on Oct. 13, were held at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, according to messages received by his parents here. His wife, who was drowned at the same time, was buried there also. It is not known here today whether the body of Lieut. William F. Stevenson, aged 29, of Schofield Barracks, a native of South Carolina, who was drowned at the same time, has been found. A native of Florence, Lieut. Stribling, attended the city schools, graduating from Coffee High School here, and finishing at West Point Military Academy in 1929. He had been stationed with the United States Army at Honolulu for the past four years. Three years ago he was married to Miss Thora Berge, of Norway, the wedding occurring in Honolulu. Surviving Lieut. Stribling are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stribling of Florence; two sisters, Miss Jimmie Lou Stribling, of Florence, and Mrs. J. H. Bidle, of Florence; and two brothers, Cedric Stribling of Florence and Raymond Stribling of Chattanooga. [Note: No date of name of newspaper appears on the clipping. It probably was taken from “The Florence Times” of October 1934. John W. Stribling Jr. was the son of John William and Mattie Belle McFall Stribling, and the grandson of Joseph Clayton Stribling of Lutts, Tennessee.]
James Russell Butler Submitted by Jerry L. Butler Source: The Florence Times, July 6, 1943, page 2	J. R. BUTLER, 73, IS LAID TO REST Funeral Services Held on Monday Afternoon James Russell Butler, aged 73, passed away Saturday midnight, at his home, 511 Stevenson Street, Florence, after a several weeks illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Butler, four sons, Aubry and Westley of Florence, Clarke, of Cloverdale and Pat, of Dayton, O.; four daughters, Mrs. Louis Barnes and Mrs. J. T. Rickard, of Florence; Mrs. Ed Montgomery, of Iron City, Tenn., and Mrs. W. F. Ward, of Cloverdale, and one sister, Mrs. Frances Handley, of Texarkana, Tex. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p. m., from the Methodist Church at Crystal Springs in Wayne County, Tenn. with Rev. J. D. Reid, of the Church of the Nazarene, Florence, officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery, Fielder in charge. Pallbearers were Paul Barnes, F. E. Rickard, R. H. Wilson, Eugene McCluskey, Bill Edwards, Mr. Fortenberry and Mr. Rideout.
Mrs. Sallie Butler Submitted by Jerry L. Butler Source: The Florence Times, November 26, 1943, page 3	MRS. BUTLER, 73, TAKEN BY DEATH Funeral Arrangements Will Be Announced Later Mrs. Sallie Butler, aged 73, died this morning at 12:10 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Rickard, 414 Georgia Avenue, Florence. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Floyd Nard, Cloverdale, Mrs. Edward Montgomery, Iron City, Tenn., Mrs. Louis Barnes, Florence, and Mrs. J. T. Rickard, Florence; four sons, Pat Butler, Dayton, O., Clark Butler, Wesley Butler, Aubrey Butler, all of Florence; three sisters, Mrs. S. P. Davis, Mrs. Dora Hanback, and Mrs. Martha Handley, all of Florence; two brothers, Johnie Smith, Cloverdale, and Wesley Smith, Florence; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be announced later by Brown Service.
Henrietta Lewis Source: “Wayne Citizen”, Clifton, TN, Thursday, July 4th, 1884.	Henrietta Lewis born was in Clifton, March 27th, 1883, and died in Clifton, July 9th, 1884. Her father, Henry A. Lewis, died in Ashland, December 1st, 1882 of consumption and as little “Retta was a very delicate child, we never thought she would live to mature age. Teething and something like the flux was more than her little frame could bear. And then the angels came one night, And took her soul away; to live with them and God and light, And everlasting day. The Clifton’s good and gentle folk, Made coffin, shroud and grave, Beneath a little shady oak, Her dust with dust they layed. J. W. P.
Rev. Ben Martin Submitted by Mrs. Grace W. Carver, Cypress Inn, TN	Rev. Ben Martin Dies Wednesday at 87 Rev. Ben Martin, veteran of the Civil War and one of the very few survivors of the Union army in this section, died at his home on Hardins creek, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. following an illness of several days. Rev. Martin had been in Waynesboro Tuesday for short time but was feeling week and fainted before he reached home, and owing to the infirmities of age her death was no unexpected. Rev. Martin had been a Baptist minister in Wayne County for a long period of years and up to the present year had been rather active in his work for the branch of the Baptist church to which he belonged. He had preached all over Wayne county and was well known to a large number of people over the county. Mr. Martin had reached his 86th years last March. The funeral service was held at the residence on Hardins creek at eleven o’clock, Thursday morning and burial was had at McGlamery cemetery south of Collinwood, Thursday afternoon. Rev. Martin leaves a large family in this section, with a number of sons, daughters and a large number of grand children. [Note: No date or name of publication on clipping. Rev. Martin died 28 Jan 1931 according to his tombstone inscription, McGlamery Cemetery.]
J. B. Lawson Submitted by Mrs. Grace W. Carver Cypress Inn, TN	Lawson Answers Death Summons Funeral services for J. B. Lawson, 74 of Cypress Inn, Tenn. who died Sunday afternoon following an attack of flew and pneumonia which lasted for three weeks, were held Monday afternoon from the home with Rev. Hallman, his pastor, officiating and Fielder directing. Mr. Lawson was one of the most highly respected citizens of his community. He always gave of his time and means to the support of school and church activity. He was a member of the Salem Methodist Church, of Cypress Inn community, and also a member of the Cypress Inn Masonic Lodge. Mr. Lawson is survived by his wife, Mrs. J. B. Lawson, two sons, S. W. Lawson of Chicago, and W. N. Lawson of Philadelphia, Penn.; two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Bundrant, and Mrs. Hays Spain, both of Waynesboro, Tenn.; and three brothers: Joe Lawson of Oklahoma, W. Y. Lawson of Cypress Inn, and S. H. Lawson of Florence. [Note: no date or name of publication on clipping, but probably the “Wayne Countian” dated 23/24 October 1928, based on dates on tombstone.]
M. F. Butler Submitted by Jerry L. Butler Source: The Florence Times, Florence, AL, January 18, 1934, page 3	JACKSONBURG FARMER DIED OF PNEUMONUIA JANUARY 11 M. F. Butler, aged 43, died at the family residence at Jacksonburg, Thursday, Jan. 11 after a seven weeks illness of pneumonia. Mr. Butler, a farmer of that community, was well and favorably known. Funeral services were conducted at the Railroad Church with Rev. Kerney officiating. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery with O. L. North, of Ethridge, Tenn., in charge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bessie Butler; six children, four girls, Ida, Gracie, Eva, and May, and two sons, Levoid Elvin and Bobby Joe; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Butler; four brothers, Clark Butler, of Cloverdale; Wesley, of Wilson; Aubrey of Florence, and Patrick of Kentucky; four sisters, Mrs. J. T. Rickard, Mrs. W. L. Barns, of Florence; Mrs. F. Nord, of Bethel Grove and Mrs. Edward Montgomery, of Oak Grove. Active pallbearers were Joe Boyd, S. C. Robinson, Jettie Boyd, Charlie Davis and John Henry Davis. Honorary pallbearers were J. R. Clemons, Troy Myles, C. C. Myles, F. Y. McClure, J. F. Blackburn and E. J. Eckl.
Joseph D. Dunn Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News Friday, Aug. 4, 1950	Funeral Services For Joseph Dunn Conducted July 10 Funeral services for Joseph D. Dunn were conducted from his home on Route Two, Collinwood, July 10th, with Rev. Robert Spain, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Mr. Dunn died at his home July 8th following a long illness. He was 84 years old. Born in Sunny Side, County Durham, England, He came to this country at the age of 19 and had made his home at Collinwood for the past 20 years. He was a respected resident of the community in which he lived and was a member of the Methodist Church since early manhood. Survivors are one son, John M. Dunn, of Cincinnati, Ohio: two daughters, Mrs. E. Byler and Mrs. Frances Davenport, both of Collinwood; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in the McGlamery Cemetery.
Mrs. Frances Jane Dunn Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News January 1936	Mrs. Frances Jane Dunn Mrs. Frances Jane Dunn, 65 years old, died January 7, after an illness of several months; at the family home near Collinwood. Funeral services were held the following day, at the home, with Rev. Blankenship, pastor of the Collinwood church, officiating. Interment was in McGlamery cemetery, with Harris, Legg and Williams in charge. Mrs. Durham [sic] was born in Morton, Durham county, England, but when nine years old was brought by her parents to South Pittsburg, Tenn. She married Joe Dunn at Dayton, Tenn., in 1887. She is survived by Mr. Dunn; two daughters, Mrs. Byler of Wayne county, and Mrs. Frances Davenport, Dallas, Texas; a son, John Dunn, Muncie, Ind. and seven grandchildren.
Richard Arthur Arnold Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Nashville Tennessean no date or page on clipping (1975)	Richard Arnold Services Today Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Woodlawn Cemetery for Richard Arthur Arnold, 86, an employee of the Nashville Post Office for almost half a century. Arnold, who has been assistant district manager of the Railway Mail Service and chief statistician during his 46 years in the Postal Service, had been nationally recognized for his work. Arnold, who died at Vanderbilt Hospital Saturday night after a long illness, had lived for almost half a century at 2120 Ashwood Ave. He moved to McKendree Manor early this year. Widely known as a ham radio operator, Arnold had helped relay emergency messages during various floods and during World War II. He was one of the organizers of the Nashville chapter of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees and for many years was chairman of its membership committee. In that capacity he gained many new members and helped push legislation benefiting retired civil employees. Born near Iron City, Tenn., Feb 13, 1889, Arnold was the son of James D. and Caroline Whitten Arnold. He was graduated from Lawrence County High School and attended the state teachers college at Murfreesboro. After teaching in Iron City, he entered the Postal Railway Mail Service in 1913, and soon moved to Nashville in that capacity. In 1914, he was married to the former Pearl Spencer of Iron City. She died in 1971. Arnold taught classes in higher mathematics at Watkins Institute for several years, and after his retirement from the Postal Service in 1959, worked for three years for Third National Bank. He was active in Belmont United Methodist Church. The Rev. Earl Parker will conduct the services. Arnold is survived by several nieces and nephews. All former mail service employees and all postal supervisors of the Nashville Post Office will be honorary pallbearers at the services this morning.
J. R. Linville Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News 24 Oct 1975, no page on clipping	Funeral services for Jasper Randolph Linville, 86, were conducted October 14, at 10 o’clock from Royal Avenue Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. O. A. Lindsey, Rev. Doyle Wallace and Rev. Paul Sanderson officiating. Burial was in Railroad Church Cemetery at Iron City. Mr. Linville died October 12 at Rolling Acres Nursing Home in Florence, Ala., where he had made his home for several years. He was a native of Wayne County, the father of Osbie J. Linville, Lauderdale County Superintendent of Education, a member of Royal Avenue Freewill Baptist Church and a retired brick mason. Surviving are two other sons, Orbie G. of Florence and Clarence Linville of Iron City; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell of Florence, Mrs. Aileen McDonald of Sheffield, Ala, and Mrs. Louise Montgomery of Cloverdale, Ala.; a brother, Herman B. Linville of Iron City and two sisters, Mrs. Annie M. Moore of Iron City, and Mrs. Nellie Roberson of Killen, Ala.
J. R. Linville Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, 13 Oct 1975, no page number on clipping.	J. R. Linville Dies at 86 Jasper Randolph (Jap) Linville, 86, father of Osbie J. Linville, Lauderdale County Superintendent of Education died Sunday at Rolling Acres Nursing Home. He was a native of Wayne County, Tenn. a member of Royal Avenue Freewill Baptist Church and a retired brick mason. Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Royal Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. O. A. Lindsey, Doyle Wallace and Paul Sanderson. Burial will be in Railroad Church Cemetery, Iron City, Tennessee.; Morrison-Elkins Funeral Home of Florence directing. Surviving in addition to Osbie Linville are two other sons, Orbie G. Linville, Florence; Clarence Linville, Iron City; daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell, Florence; Mrs. Aileen McDonald, Sheffield; Mrs. Louise Montgomery, Cloverdale; sisters, Mrs. Annie M. Moore, Iron City; Mrs. Nellie Roberson, Killen; brother, Herman B. Linville, Iron City. Bearers will be J. W. Linville, Grady Roberson, Lloyd Moore, Oris Linville, Foy Butler, Edwin Linville, Rayburn Linville, Billy Linville.
Mrs. Mattie Farris Melson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News 16 June 1967	Funeral Services Held Sunday For Mrs. Mattie Melson Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Farris Melson, 94, of Collinwood were conducted Sunday, June 11 at 2:30 from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Villines officiating. Burial was in McGlamery Cemetery. Mrs. Melson died June 9 at Wayne General Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of William Joseph and Nancy Ann Thompson Farris. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Melson Whitt, of Collinwood, a brother, J. F. Farris Sr. of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Melson of Savannah and Mrs. Lola Farris of Caruthersville, MO; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Fannie Bell Horton Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 18 August 1967. No page number on clipping.	Funeral Services For Mrs. Horton Conducted Aug. 8 Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Bell Horton, 83, of Cypress Inn were conducted Aug. 8 at 2 o’clock from Cromwell Cross Roads Curch with Willie Daniel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Horton died Aug. 7 at Wayne County General Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of James Wayne and Betty Woody Horton. In 1898 she married Peter A. Horton who passed away in 1907. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors are a son, Lee W. Horton of Cypress Inn; a daughter Mrs. Mary Ada Murphy of Lutts; a brother, Jasper Lee Horton of Cypress Inn; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Dewey Clyde Barkley Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times 22 Jan 1972. No page number on clipping.	Dewey Clyde Barkley, 89, 902 Sannoner Ave., died today at the residence. He was a native of Wayne County, Tenn., had lived in Florence 30 years. He was a charter member and Deacon at Highland Baptist Church, a member of the Florence Masonic Lodge, and was the retired owner of Barkley Air Conditioning and Heating Co. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Jodie Gamble officiating. Burial will follow in Florence Cemetery, Morrison-Elkins of Florence directing. The body will remain at the funeral home until one hour prior to the service when it will be placed in the church. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Edith T. Barkley; a brother, Carter Barkley, Florence. Bearers will be Allen Lovelace, Billy Kelley, Raymond Sitter, Edgar Young, Guy Hamilton, E. G. Dorris, Tom McDougal, Ottie Stansell.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Barkley Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, Monday, 15 Feb 1971 no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Mary Catherine Barkley, 90, Cypress Inn, Tenn. Rt. 1, died at Wayne County Hospital Sunday at 3:30 p.m. She was a native and lifelong resident of Wayne County and widow of John Rich Barkley. She was a member of Balentine Freewill Baptist Church. Service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Balentine Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. Emmerald [sic] Bailey. Burial will be in Balentine Cemetery, Spry of Florence directing. The body will be at Collinwood Funeral Home until time for services. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Thomas E. Franks, Cypress Inn; Mrs. Altie Hammock, Waynesboro; Mrs. Howard Wright, Cypress Inn; Mrs. Henry Dodd, South Bend, Ind.; two sons, Allen Barkley, Iron City; Willie Barkley, Lutts, Tenn.; a brother, Wallace Patterson, Lawrenceburg; 35 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Reba Earline Brewer Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times Monday, 15 Feb 1971, no page number on clipping	Mrs. Reba Earline Brewer, 48, of 311 S. Richards St., Florence, died Sunday at 12 noon at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home. She was a native of Wayne County, Tenn. and had lived here 26 years. She was a member of Railroad Methodist Church in Wayne County, Tenn. Surviving are the husband, Buford Brewer; three sons, Cecil, James Larry, Donald Ray; mother, Mrs. Hershel Keeton; a sister, Mrs. George Robert McMullan, all of Florence; four brothers, Neller Keeton, Junior Newton Keeton, bobby Keeton, Billy Keeton, a grandchild, all of Florence. Bearers will be cousins.
Edgar Byler Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, Friday, 24 May 1968, no page number on clipping.	Funeral services for Edgar Byler, 79, of Collinwood were conducted Sunday, May 19 at 2 o’clock from Collinwood Church of Christ with Roger Villines officiating. Burial was in McGlamery Cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Byler died May 17 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. He was a native of Izzard County, Ar., a son of Shadrach E. and Lauretta Downing Byler. He was a retired Pharmacist and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are a son, Edgar D. Byler of Collinwood; two step-sons, Robert Walsh of Marianna, Pa., and Joseph Walsh of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Laura Jane Walround [sic] of Rochelle, Va., and Mrs. Naomi Ruth Parker of Downey, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. C. J. Farris and Mrs. M. A. Brown both of Collinwood; and six grandchildren.
John Thomas Cypert Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times Thursday, 20 June 1974, no page number on clipping.	John Thomas Cypert, Sr., 88, Rt. 5, Florence, died Wednesday at Mitchell Hollingsworth Annex. He was a native of Wayne County, Tenn., had lived in Florence 50 years, was a retired carpenter. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, Florence, with Rev. Wendell Shirley officiating. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Park, Morrison-Elkins of Florence directing. The body will remain at the funeral home until 2 p.m. when it will be placed in the church. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Della Wright Cypert; three sons, John T. Cypert, Jr., Russell Cypert, and Douglas Cypert, all of Florence; five daughters, Miss Orine Cypert, Miss Pauline Cypert, Mrs. Sarah Pumphrey, all of Alexander, VA; Mrs. Frances Thoresen, Springfield, VA., Mrs. Emily Jean Wirokman, Landover, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Emma Blackwell, Carlisle, Ark., nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Nephews will serve as bearers.
Mrs. Annie Downing Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, 1 June 1971, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Annie Downing, 73, Florence, Rt. 3, died this morning at 5:30 at ECM Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, Tenn., and had resided in Lauderdale County most of her life. She was a member of Stony Point Church of Christ and the widow of Taylor Downing. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from Morrison-Elkins Chapel in Florence by Derrell Davis. Burial will be in Grenview Memorial Park, Morrison-Elkins Directing. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Roxie Lindsey of Florence, nieces and nephews. Bearers will be nephews.
Mrs. Odie Hayes Bevis Gullick Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times 14 Feb 1973, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Odie Hayes Bevis Gullick, 76, 131 Button Ave., died Tuesday at the residence. She was a native of Wayne County, Tenn., a member of the Jackson Heights Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Morrison Elkins Chapel, Florence, with Leon Cole officiating, Morrison-Elkins of Florence directing. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. D. A. Yearout, Waverly, Tenn.; two sons, B. L. Bevis, Florence, and J. C. Bevis, Midland, Tex,; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Members of the Jackson Heights Church of Christ will serve as bearers.
Mrs. Myrtle Hanback Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, no date or place number on clipping.	Mrs. Myrtle Hanback, 52, Iron City, Tenn., died Friday at Wayne County General Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, Tenn., and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bates. Surviving are the husband, Howard Hanback; three daughters, Mrs. Ina Gilchrist and Mrs. Arnell Bratton of Collinwood, Tenn.; Mrs. Idell Robbins, Warren, Mich.; a son, Edsel Hanback, Lincoln Park, Mich.,; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Fowler, Cypress Inn, Tenn.; Mrs. Joyce Dodd, Mrs. Ollie Stricklin, both of Iron City, Tenn.; three brothers, Wesley, Cleo and Clarence Bates, all of Iron City; seven grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Service will be conducted today at 2 p.m. from Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church near Cypress Inn. Burial will be in Collinwood Memory Gardens. The body will remain at the Collinwood Funeral Home until time for services.
Mrs. Ethel Holt Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, no date or page number on clipping.	Mrs. Ethel Holt, 79, of Florence, died Tuesday at ECM Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Sherrod Ave. Church of Christ with Robert Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Wayne County, Tenn., with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home directing. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Survivors include one son, Robert Holt, Louisville, Ky.; six daughters, Mrs. Ruth Koger, Miss Sue Holt, Florence, Mrs. Frances Nichols, Gadsden, Mrs. Betty Duncan, Gallatin, Tenn., Mrs. Nell Anderson, Scottsboro, Mrs. Mary Ann Malone, Decatur; one brother, Jim Spain, Iron City, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Coffman, Iron City; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Oliver Noah Holt Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, Friday, 21 June 1974, no page number on clipping.	Oliver Noah Holt, 55, 121 E. Lelia St., Florence, died early Friday morning at ECM Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Wayne County, Tennessee, and a member of the Florence Boulevard Church of Christ. He was a former employe [sic] of White Rubber Products in Florence. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Hope Church of Christ in Wayne County, Bro. Kelby Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, Spry Funeral Home of Florence directing. The body will be at the funeral home until one hour prior to services. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Annie B. Holt, of Florence; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Cantlin of New York City, N.Y., Miss Judy Ann Pigg and Mis Vicky Carol Holt of Florence; five sons, Noah Gaylon Pigg, Oliver M. Holt, Garrison Andrew Holt, Ricky Marion Holt and Nickey Keith Holt, all of Florence; his mother, Mrs. Daisy Lorene Holt of Florence; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Hall of Florence, Mrs. Mildred Collins, Mrs. Billy Ruth Weddington and Mrs. Betty Lash, all of Florence; two brothers, Roy Lee Holt of Waynesboro, Tenn., and Ray Holt of Florence, and five grandchildren. Bearers will be Billy Staggs, Ronnie Green, Leonard Nichols, Buck Bogus, Jim Bogus and Tommy Holt.
Mrs. Lillie Linville Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times 5 Oct 1970, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Lillie Linville, 76, of 414 Georgia Ave., Florence, died this morning at 7:45 at ECM Hospital. She was native of Wayne County, Tenn., and had lived here for 36 years. She was a member of Royal Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Royal Avenue Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. Doyle Wallace and Rev. Dee Glover. Burial will be in Railroad Cemetery, Morrison-Elkins directing. The body will be at the funeral home until being placed in the church one hours prior to services. Surviving are the husband, J. R. Linville, three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell, Mrs. Louise Montgomery, Florence; Mrs. Aline McDonald of California; three sons, Osbie J., Florence; W. Clarence Linville, Iron City, Tenn., Rt. 1; Orbie G., Florence; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.
Will Turner Moore Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source, Florence Times, Monday, 29 April 1974, no page number on clipping.	Mr. Will Turner Moore, 75, Rt. 2, Iron City, Tenn. died Sunday after an extended illness at Crockett General Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Chapel with L. O. Cook and Lloyd Jones officiating. Burial will be in Hollis Cemetery with Loretto Memorial Chapel directing. The body will be at the residence until time for services. Surviving are the widow, Ola Risner Moore, Iron City; five daughters, Mrs. Lois Linville, Noblesville, Ind.; Mrs. Inell Russ, Mrs. jewel Tidwell, Mrs. Joanne Thompson, all of Iron City, and Mrs. Carolyn Hood of St. Joseph, Tenn.; five sons, G. W., Junior, Dale, Charles and Billy, all of Rt. 2, Iron City; 39 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Samuel (Sam) Theodore Wilson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, Tuesday 1 Aug 1972, no page number on clipping.	Samuel (Sam) Theodore Wilson, Iron City, Tenn.; Rt. 1, died Monday. He was born Aug. 5, 1892. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Railroad Methodist Church, Chisholm Highway, by Willie Daniel and Emerald Bailey. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be at Wayne Memory Garden Funeral Home at Collinwood, Tenn., until time for services. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Beula Roberson Wilson, Iron City, Rt. 1; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Scott Hogan, Iron City, Rt. 1; Mrs. Vera Harper, Cypress Inn, Tenn. Rt. 1; a brother, Jimmy Wilson, Iron City; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Richard Harvey Wilson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, Saturday, 17 June 1972, no page number on clipping.	Richard Harvey Wilson, 82, Rt. 6, Florence, died at the residence Thursday morning. Mr. Wilson was a native of Wayne County, Tenn., had moved to Lauderdale County in 1921, going into the grocery business. he was president and founder of the Wilson Food Grocery Chain, retiring in 1966. He was a member of East Florence Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the East Florence Church of Christ, Franklin T. Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in Florence Cemetery, Spry of Florence directing. The body will remain at the funeral home until being placed in the church one hour prior to services. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Roxie Barnett Wilson; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Shooter, Florence; three sons, Cecil H. Wilson; Owen T. Wilson and Orlan V. Wilson, all of Florence; three sisters, Mrs. Fern Dalton, Florence, Mrs. Gertrude Hays, and Mrs. Itlie Rich, both of Iron City, Tenn.; two brothers, Proctor and Shelby Wilson, both of Iron City; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.
Walter F. Whitten Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, 23 Aug 1973, page 2.	Funeral services were held Tuesday for Walter F. Whitten, 74, Rt. 1, Iron City, Tenn. Mr. Whitten died Sunday at ECM Hospital. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Rosie Rich Whitten; a son, Fred Allen Whitten, Florence; three daughters, Mrs. Ora Jean Kelley, Florence, Mrs. Earlene Barkley and Mrs. Eliza Butler, both of Iron City; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Gallien, Mrs Bulah Stutts [sic], both of Florence, Miss [sic] Virgie Rich, Iron City, Miss [sic] Velma Rich, Savannah, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Services were held at Middle Tennessee Funeral home, Collinwood, with Rev. Willie Daniel and Rev. Emerald Bailey officiating. Burial was in Wayne County Memory Gardens, Middle Tennessee Funeral Home directing. Nephews served as bearers.
Ernest Warrington Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, Thursday, 16 July 1970	Ernest Warrington, 66, Rt. 1, Lutts, Tenn.; died Thursday, from injuries sustained in a farm accident Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held today at 3 p.m. at the Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel, Waynesboro. Burial will follow in Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Middle Tennessee Funeral home directing. Mr. Warrington was a native of Wayne County, a farmer, a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Christine Beckham Warrington; three sons, B. G. Warrington, Lutts, James Ronald Warrington, Winneconne, Wis., Jerry Lynn Warrington, of the residence; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Penney, Clarksville, Tenn; a brother, Glenn Warrington, Savannah; two sisters; Miss Marguerite Warrington and Mrs. Sallie Kate White, both of Tuscumbia; eight grandchildren.
John F. O. (Lando) Townsend Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, Thursday, 3 Jan 1974, no page number on clipping.	John F. O. (Lando) Townsend, 80, 1009 North Wood Avenue, Florence, died Wednesday night a Mitchell-Hollingsworth Annex. He was a native of Wayne County, Tenn.; and had resided here since 1911. He was a member of the North Wood United Methodist Church and served as a postal employe[sic] 36 years before retiring. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from Morrison-Elkins Chapel, Florence, by Dr. O. S. Gamble. Burial will be in Florence Cemetery, Morrison-Elkins Funeral Home of Florence directing. Surviving are a son, Robert L. Townsend, Florence; two brother, Carter Townsend, Florence; Edward Townsend, Greenhill; two granddaughters. Bearers will be Eugene Townsend, Williard Townsend, Troy Townsend, J. R. Richards, Henry Killen, Jr., Royce Quigley.
Elbert Lee Stricklin Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, 1973. Exact date and page number not on clipping.	Elbert Lee Stricklin, 65, Iron City, Tenn., Rt. 1, died Wednesday at Wayne County General Hospital, Waynesboro, Tenn. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from Railroad Church in Wayne County by William M. Holloway. Burial will be in Wayne County Memory Gardens, Collinwood, Tenn., Middle Tennessee Funeral Home directing. He was a native of Wayne County and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Clara Gallien Stricklin; five sons, Shaler and Robert of Cypress Inn, Tenn.; John D., Richard Neal, and Marion H.; all of Collinwood, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Beard, Iron City, Rt. 1; four brothers, James, Waynesboro; Dee, Florida; Jay and Fred, Lutts, Tenn.; two half-brothers, Charlie Stricklin, Martin, Tenn.; Arthur Stricklin, Savannah, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Estelle McFall, Savannah; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren.
Mrs. Minnie Wright Roberson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Florence Times, 26 June 1971, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Minnie Wright Roberson, 74, Wayne County, Tenn., died at ECM Hospital Friday at 5 p.m. She was a lifelong resident of Wayne County, and member of Railroad Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ivan Pigg, Wayne County; three son, Randle, Florence; Ernest, Wayne County; Carl, Sheffield; a brother, Ed Wright, Cypress Inn, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Jones and Mrs. Della Cyper [Cypert], Florence; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. The body will be at Middle Tennessee Funeral home at Collinwood until time for services at Railroad Methodist Church, Wayne County, Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. George Bracey and Rev. Emerald Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Eugene C. Turman Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Jan 1967. No page number on clipping.	Funeral service for Eugene C. Turman, 70, of Arkansas were held recently with burial in Bassett Cemetery. Mr. Turman did at Chickasawba Hospital in Blytheville. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of Polk and Molly Dixon Turman. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Turman; two brothers, Frank of Waynesboro and Carl Turman of Collinwood; and a sister, Mrs. Elsie Matlock of Noble, Okla.
Joe Johnson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Jan 1967. No page number on clipping.	Clifton – Funeral services fo Joe Johnson, 84, were held Saturday at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnson, retired farmer, died Thursday night in Hardin County General Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Hardin County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Prater Johnson; three daughters, Miss Mary Verna Johnson of Dyer,; Mrs. Hazel Cagel of Adamsville; and Mrs. Kate Droke of Memphis; two son, Flex and Ben Johnson, both of Clifton; a sister, Mrs. Mary Grimes of Clifton; a half-brother, J. W. Hardin of Clifton; and eight grandchildren.
John Thomas Andrews Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Jan 1967, no page number on clipping.	Funeral Service Thomas Andrews Conducted Sunday Funeral services for John Thomas Andrews, 92, of Route 5, Waynesboro, were held Sunday, January 22 at 2 o’clock from Highland Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Hosea officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Andrews died January 19 at his home. He was a native of Morgan County, Alabama, a son of Henry and Nancy Calline Dinkins Andrews. He was a retired former and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie M. Andrews; ten sons, Early and tom of West Point, Chester and James of Waynesboro, Lester of Lawrenceburg, Walter of Loretto, Dewey of Detroit, Mich., Teat Andrews of Collinwood and Franklin and Porter Andrews of Forsythe, Ga.; five daughters, Mrs. Willie Bailey of Summertown, Mrs. Estelle Story of West Point, Mrs. Willodean Gambrell of St. Joseph, Mrs. Myrtle McMullen of Forsythe, Ga., and Mrs. Lillie Mae Dixon of South Gate, Mich.; 58 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Emma Grimes Old Submitted by the late Margaret M. Morrison Source: The Morrison Papers	Mrs. Emma G. Old Dies at Lebanon Lebanon, Tenn., Oct. 15 – (Special) – Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Grimes Old, 73, were to be conducted this morning at 11:30 from the First Baptist Church with Dr. Alvin H. Hopson, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Sam Dodson, Jr. pastor of the Lebanon Methodist Church. Burial was to be in the Lebanon Cemetery. Mrs. Old died Thursday night at 7:30 o’clock at her home on East Spring Street, following an illness of several months duration. A native of Wayne County, she was a daughter of the late Robert A. and Dora Bivins Grimes, and was educated in the public schools of Waynesboro. She moved to Wilson County over 40 years ago with her husband, the late R. L. Old, who operated a store in Watertown for about 25 years before opening his Lebanon store. They moved to Lebanon about 15 years ago. A member of the Baptist Church, she was an ardent church worked until ill health forced her retirement. She was a member of the Womans Missionary Union, Womans Club and the Lebanon Garden Club, in all of which she took an active part. Survivors are two daughters, Miss Gladys Old and Mrs. Byron Dinges, both of Lebanon; one grandson, David Dinges, of Lebanon; three brothers, J. T. Grimes, of Columbia, Tenn., Alfred and Shields Grimes of Loretta [sic], Tenn.; and three sisters, Misses Elsie and Mayme Grimes and Mrs. Mattie Sills, all of Loretta [sic], Tenn. (Note: Copied rom a printed news item in the scrap-book of Mrs. Arthur B. (Ethel Old) Caton, Waynesboro, Tenn.
Mrs. Ora Morrison Submitted by the late Margaret M. Morrison Source: The Morrison Papers	Mrs. Ora Morrison, 68 year-old widow of the late William Seymore Morrison, died Tuesday night at her home on upper Green River after a very brief illness. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and highly respected. Survivors are her children, Grayford Morrison, Mrs. C. H. Rose, Cypress Inn, and Mrs. Jesse Duren of the Green River Community. One brother, T. S. Cypert, two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Huckaba, of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. C. L. Boyd, also survive. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the home by Rev. J. M. Jones of Waynesboro. Burial was in the Shields Cemetery, with the Wayne Funeral Service in charge of arrangements. (Note: Copy from printed news item in the scrap-book of Mrs. Arthur B. (Ethel Old) Caton, Waynesboro, Tenn.) [Note 2: clipping probably from The Wayne County News, 1941, the date of death on Mrs. Morrison’s tombstone, Shields Cemetery.]
James Huckaba Submitted by the late Margaret M. Morrison Source: The Morrison Papers	James Huckaba was born Sept. 6, 1876, died October 4, 1923, at the age of 47 years and 1 month. He professed faith in Christ and united with the Green River Baptist Church of the Indian Creek Association in the year 1899. Mr. Huckaba was married to Miss Carrie Cypert on May 24, 1900. Five children were born to them, Misses Bernice, Lucille and Edyth Huckaba, and two sons, James Thomas and Alfred Merida. Mr. Huckaba was a son of John Fletcher and Mary A. Huckaba, and is survived by his mother, his wife and children and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Ellan Lynn, Mrs. Lela Lumpkins and Miss Laura Huckaba, G. M. Huckaba and Edwin F. Huckaba, Mr. Huckaba had been an invalid for a long time, but was patient and had the loving care of his loved ones throughout his affliction. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church in this City Friday afternoon by Dr. W. H. Wood, the following being selected as pall bearers, John Davis, Frank Davis, M. J. Sims, B. J. Alford, R. J. Moore – Freemon & Company undertakers in charge. (Note: Copied from printed news item in the scrap book of Mrs. Arthur B. (Ethel Old) Caton, Waynesboro, Tenn.)
Dr. C. Buchanan Submitted by the late Margaret M. Morrison Source: The Morrison Papers	Dr. C. Buchanan, one of Wayne County’s most prominent and highly respected citizens and a physician of wide repute, departed this life in the Woman’s Hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday morning at 7:45 o’clock, A.M., November 29, 1920, age seventy-eight years, seven months and nine days, just seven years, seven months and twenty days following the decease of his devoted wife, Ella A. Hassell Buchanan. Failing health for several months had made its impress upon him and gave its warning of impending dissolution. He was doubtless conscious of his serious condition, but neither he nor his friends expected the end so soon. On November 19^th, 1920, he left his home for Nashville, Saturday the 20^th, he entered the Woman’s Hospital, and on Monday, November 29, after several days of unconsciousness, he passed away. his niece, Miss Adnye Buchanan, and two grand-nieces, Misses Irma and Lorine McAlister, Mrs. Brank Boyd, his deceased wife’s sister, and Wayne Copeland were at his bedside when the final summons came. As peacefully and as quietly as an infant’s slumber, he breathed his last and passed over the Great Divide into the land of eternal rest. his remains were brought to Waynesboro on Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church South in the presence of hundreds of his friends, who crowded the church and its approaches to pay their beloved and true friend their last tributes of respect. The occasion was indeed most solemn and affecting. Men and women arose from their seats to state their sense of bereavement and to pay tribute to his memory as a man, as a physician, as a Christian and friend. Beautiful songs were sang by the choir in which were young ladies and young men, by the bedsides of whose mothers he had sat, and with his tenderness and skill had nursed them through the pains and joys of motherhood into health and happiness and hope. Not a dry eye was there, not a lip that did not tremble, not a cheek unbedewed with tears. Beautiful flowers, the remembrance of loving friends, covered the casket in which lay the remains of a man whom the people loved. John Buchanan, of Giles County, his brother, and his niece, Mrs. Meda Brown, of Florence, and his nephew Joe Ussery and niece, Miss Ruby Ussery, of Giles County were present. After the services at the church the remains were interred beside those of his wife in the Hassell cemetery on Green River. A large assembly of friends had also gathered there to pay their last respects to their departed friend, and as the casket was tenderly lowered into the grave tears of sorrow were seen, whispers of love and expressions of gratitude were heard in every part of the grief-stricken crowd. toward the man whom they had known and loved so well. Dr. C. Buchanan was born April 20, 1842 in Giles County, Tenn. He served through the entire Civil War as a Confederate Soldier, in Co. I of the 3^rd Tennessee Regiment. After the War, he taught school at Liberty school house in Lawrence County, Tenn. He attended medical college at Nashville and later at Louisville. In 1868, he located at Waynesboro, and began the practice of medicine, in which he continued until the end. In August, 1872, he married Ella A. Hassell, the daughter of A. T. Hassell, of Waynesboro, the ceremony being performed by Bishop McTyre of the M. E. Church South. His wife preceded him to the place of final reunion on the 9^th day of April, 1913. Since then, he has lived at the old home place in Waynesboro with his niece, Miss Adnye Buchanan. He is survived by two brothers, John Buchanan, of Giles Couonty, and Frank P. Buchanan, of Hutchins, Texas, and the children of two deceased brothers, Judge D. Buchanan of Lawrenceburg, and J. P. Buchanan of Giles County. The children of Judge Buchanan are, Lonnie, Solon, Walter, Frank, Sam and John. The children of J. P. Buchanan are William, Clarence, Clara, Ella, Annie, Adnya, Meda, James, and Roy. Wayne County never had truer, better, braver man, and no man ever had a more loyal and devoted friend. He was sympathetic, gentle and kind, and yet when duty called or when be believed he was right, he followed the convictions with unflinching courage and unswearving fidelity. He was a faithful and liberal member of the M. E. Church, South and one of the teachers in the Sunday School. (Note: Copied from a printed article in the scrap-book of Mrs. Arthur B. (Ethel Old) Caton, Waynesboro, Tenn.)
Mrs. Lennie Whitten Submitted by Bill Page Source: Dallas Morning News, March 30, 1906, p. 10.	Whitten – Midlothian, Texas, March 27 – Mrs. Lennie Whitten died here this afternoon of pneumonia. She would have been 80 years old on August 3. She was born near Florence, Alabama, on August 3, 1826. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. J. F. Belew of this place, and a son, Rev. Leander Whitten of Rusellville, Alabama.
Mrs. Mattie Brewer McCorkle McCorkle-Stafford Collection Wayne County Historical Society Source: clipping pasted to inside cover of Bible. Probably from Florence Times, 8/9 Aug 1953.	MRS. MATTIE MCCORKLE DIES IN BIRMINGHAM Mrs. Mattie BREWER McCORKLE, wife of the late William J. McCORKLE, who was a resident of Florence for a number of years, passed away at her home in Birmingham Thursday night. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. STAFFORD and Mrs. R. Brent BUTCHER, both of Birmingham; three granddaughters, one step-granddaughter, and one step-grandson. The funeral services were held at the home in Birmingham at three o’clock Saturday afternoon, after which the body will be brought to Florence and remain in Brown Service Chapel until time for the graveside service at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in the Florence cemetery with Rev. L. E. KELLEY conducting the service. The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Cecil Thompson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News 18 Aug 1967 page not recorded on clipping.	Final Rites For Cecil Thompson Held On Aug. 13 Funeral services for Cecil Thompson, 65, of Collinwood were held Aug. 13 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home with Roger Villines officiating. Burial was in McGlamery cemetery. Mr. Thompson died Aug. 11 at Coffee Memorial Hospital [Florence, AL]. He was a native of Lawrence County, a son of William C. and Laura Moore Thompson. He was a retired TVA employee, a member of the Masonic and Eastern Star Orders of Collinwood, a member of Woodmen of the World and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Annine Lura Pitts Thompson; one half-brother, Ishmael Thompson of Florence, Ala.; two nieces and a nephew.
Willie D. McLin Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 18 Aug 1967, no page number of clipping.	Funeral Service For W. D. McLin Conducted Aug. 15 Funeral services for Willie D. McLin, 67, of West Hollywood, Fla., were conducted Aug. 15 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home with Elton Cartner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Mr. McLin died Aug. 11 at South Broward Hospital in Dania, Fla. He was a native of Hardin County, a son of Carrol and Annie Shelly McLin. He was a retired farmer and member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lena Clay McLin; four sons, Edward E. of Miami, Herbert L. and Bennie of West Hollywood, and Jimmy of U.S. Navy stationed in Vietnam; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Burns of Clilfton and Mrs. Danny Poe of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a brother, Carl McLin and a sister Mrs. [rest of clipping cut off]
Eddie Burt Simon Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News 18 Aug 1967, no page number of clipping.	Final Rites For Eddie Burt Simon Pine Hill Church Funeral services for Eddie Bert Simon, 84, of Lutts, were held August 2 at 2 o’clock from Pine Hill Church of Christ with Ed Clark officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Simon died July 31 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Florence. [Alabama] He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, but had spent almost his entire life in Wayne County. His parents were John and Mary White Simon. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Odella Bevis Simon of Lutts; two sons, Wayne and Clifford Simon of Florence; five daughters, Mrs. Cleo Farris of Florence, Mrs. Roy Miles of Cloverdale, Alabama, Mrs. Elihu Martin of Lutts, Mrs. Vernon Pigg of South Bend, Indiana, and Mrs. Charles Holt of Tulsa, Oklahoma; twenty-nine grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dan and Charles Simon, Harold and Horace Pigg, and Grandville and Gary Farris.
Charlie Goodman Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 16 June 1967, no page number on clipping.	Final Rites for Charlie Goodman Conducted Friday Final Rites for Charlie Allen Goodman, 84, of Route 3, Waynesboro were conducted Friday, June 9 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home with Barney Webb officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Goodman died June 7 at Wayne General Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of Daniel and Mary Ann Goodman Goodman. He was a retired former and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Lester of Nashville and Dewey Goodman of Hohenwald; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Perry of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Naomi Aiken of Torrance, Calif., and Mrs. Jewell Walker of Cicero, Ill; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
John Warrington Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 26 May 1967, no page number on clipping.	Final Rites For John Warrington Conducted Friday Final rites for John W. Warrington, 87, of Savannah, were conducted Friday, May 19, at 2 o’clock from Mt. Carmel Church with Sonny Barber officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Warrington died May 18 at Hardin County Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of Thomas and Fannie Nunley Warrington. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include two sons, Ernest of Lutts and Glenn Warrington of Savannah; two daughters, Miss Margaret Warrington and Mrs. Sally White both of Tuscumbia, Ala.; a brother, Walter Warrington of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Davis of Savannah and Mrs. Mamie Hardin of Clifton; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
John Henry Lindsey Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 16 May 1967, no page number on clipping.	Former Wayne Resident Dies In Chattanooga Funeral services for John Henry Lindsey, 90, of Chattanooga, were held Thursday, May 25 at 11 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral home Chapel with Rev. J. W. Daniel officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Lawrence County. Mr. Lindsey died May 22 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lindsey. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two son, Horace and Hugh Lindsey of Chattanooga; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Lonnie Hinton Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 16 June 1967, no page number on clipping.	Funeral Service McGlamery Church For Lonnie Hinton Funeral services for Lonnie Hinton, 84, of Collinwood were held Wednesday, June 7 at 2 o’clock from McGlamery Church with Rev. J. W. Daniel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hinton died June 5 at his home. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of Zep and Betty Martin Hinton. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sally Ann Fraley Hinton of Collinwood, a son, Glen Hinton of Mishawaka, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Velma Vicsek of Mishawaka, Ind., Mrs. Bessie Bratton of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. Ethel Staggs of Collinwood; a brother, Ed Hinton of Mishawaka, Ind.; 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Elijah Edward Devers Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 2 June 1967, no page number on clipping.	Funeral Services For E. E. Devers Conducted Tuesday Funeral services for Elijah Edward Devers, 85, of Clifton were conducted Tuesday, May 30 at 3 o’clock from Evans Chapel Methodist Church with Sonny Barber officiating. Mr. Devers died May 28 at Wayne County General Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County and a retired farmer. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Rosie Dicus Devers; a son Nathan Devers of Amory, Miss; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Davidson of La Grange and Mrs. Ora Stricklin of Waynesboro; a stepson, Claude Albert Wood, of Clifton; a brother, Will Devers of Waynesboro; three sisters, Mrs. Della Todd, Mrs. Lizzie Shaw and Mrs. Hettie Peacock all of Waynesboro; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Maie Pulley Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Jan 1967, no page number on clipping	Final Rites For Mrs. Maie Pulley Held On Saturday Final rites for Mrs. Maie Pulley, 76, of Route 3, Waynesboro were conducted Saturday, January 21 at 1 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Hosea officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Pulley died January 20 at Wayne General Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of Andy and Mandy DeVasure Long. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dick Pulley; four sons, Monroe of Waynesboro, and C. G., James and Frank Pulley all of Dover, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Edna Howe of Waynesboro, Mrs. Annie L. York and Mrs. Maxine Lovell of Dover, Ohio; and Mrs. Grace Ellis of Indiana; three sisters, Mrs. Tammy Pulley and Mrs. Gertrude Morgan of Waynesboro and Mrs. Loue Frazier of Oklahoma; a brother, Charlie Long of Waynesboro; 36 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Flora Jane Thompson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Jan 1967, no page number on clipping.	Final Rites Are Held Sunday For Mrs. Thompson Final rites for Mrs. Flora Jane Thompson, 78, of Route 2, Collinwood were conducted Sunday, January 22 at 2:30 from Butler Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Willie Daniel officiating with burial in the church cemetery, Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Thompson died January 21 at Wayne General Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of Solomon D. and Darcas Jane Daniels. Survivors include two sons, James of Joplin, Mo., and Vernie L. Thompson of Fallbrook, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Rosie Stooksberry of Jonesboro, Ark, Mrs. Vergie Daniel of Collinwood, Mrs. Ruby Price of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Bertie Heard of Route 2, Collinwood and Mrs. Eliase Parker of Waynesboro; three sisters, Mrs. Fronie Butler of Collinwood, Mrs. Missie Butler of Waynesboro and Mrs. Lou Anna Butler of Iron City; 30 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Bruce Poag Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Jan 1967, no page number on clipping.	Funeral Services For Bruce Poag Highland Church Funeral Services for Bruce Poag, 88, of Route 4, Waynesboro, were conducted Thursday, January 19 at 2 o’clock from Highland Methodist Church with Rev. B. B. Powers officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Poag died January 16 in Blytheville Hospital in Arkansas. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of James S. and Laura Bush Poag. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Roy of Osceola, Ark., James of Route 4, Waynesboro and Hughes Poag of Manilla, Ark.; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Crews of Waynesboro, Mrs. Verna Hollis of Turlock, Calif., Mrs. Maggie Tolle of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Laura Gobbell of Truman, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Hargett of Cherokee, Ala.; 22 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Robert T. (Bob Taylor) Gallaher Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, Friday, April 4, 1969, no page number on clipping.	Rites for Bob Taylor Gallaher Held March 29 Funeral services for Robert T. (Bob Taylor) Gallaher were conducted Mar. 29 at 1:30 from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home chapel, with burial in Gallaher cemetery on Factory Creek. Mr. Gallaher, 83, of Route 5, Waynesboro, died Mar. 27, at Wayne County General Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, son of John L. and Sarah Jane Hollis Gallaher. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Baptist Church and a member of Waynesboro Masonic Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ann Cole Gallaher; two daughters, Mrs. Edwinna Stricklin of Lutts, and Mrs. Frances Jane Moore of Waynesboro; a brother, Will Gallaher of Leoma; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Moore of Waynesboro and Mrs. Georgia Jackson of Paducah, Texas; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Sallie Hardin Whitehead Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 12 Jan 1968, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Sally Hardin Whitehead Final rites for Mrs. Sally Hardin Whitehead, 80, of Waynesboro were conducted Sunday, January 7, at 2 o’clock from Waynesboro Church of Christ with Truman Keith officiating. Burial was in Shields Cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral home in charge. Mrs. Whitehead died January 6 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville after suffering severe burns. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of Charlie and Mollie Barnett Hardin. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Stenitt and Herman Whitehead both of Waynesboro; four daughters, Mrs. Carline Gannon and Mrs. Hattie Duren of Waynesboro, Mrs. Arlie Griffin of Hohenwald and Mrs. Christine Smith of Milford, Mich.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Opal Kelley of Hurtsboro, Ala.; a brother, Jim Hardin of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Herschel Nutt of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. lora Lee of Waynesboro, and Mrs. Pearl Anderson of Hohenwald; 35 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Paul Whitehead, J. T. Cannon, Billy Joe Duren, Charles Griffin and Franklin and Junior Lee.
Mrs. Roxie Viola Balentine Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 12 Jan 1968, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Roxie Viola Balentine Funeral services for Mrs. Roxie Viola Balentine, 83, of Florence, Alabama were conducted Sunday, January 7, at 2 o’clock from Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with Rev. Emerald Bailey and Rev. J. W. Daniel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Balentine died January 4 at Wayne General Hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of Joe Thomas and Sarah Davis Creasy. She was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church at Florence, Ala. Survivors include a son, Birdie Balentine of Iron City; six daughters, Mrs. Goldier Corum of Humboldt, Mrs. Icy Pilkington of Savannah, Mrs. Girdie Irby and Mrs. Emma Jane Moore both of Collinwood, Mrs. Lyda Murl Phillips of Cypress Inn and Mrs. Mary Henson of Florence, Ala.; two brothers, Baysdon Creasy of Iron City and Rich Creasy of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Callie Vickery of Florence, Ala; 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Sarah O. Stooksberry Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County New, 12 Jan 1968, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Sarah O. Stooksberry Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Orbadean Stooksberry, 41, of Waynesboro were held Friday, January 5 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral home Chapel with Fred Hosea officiating. Burial was in McGee Cemetery. Mrs. Stooksberry died January 3 at a Western State Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of Frank and Zada Clay Dugger of Waynesboro, who survive. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Additional survivors include her husband, James Stooksberry of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Three brothers, Joe and Paul Dugger of Waynesboro and Howard Dugger of Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Clayton and Mrs. Herman Thompson of Waynesboro, and Mrs. Willard Creamer of Florence, Ala.
Raymond G. Morris Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 12 Jan 1968, no page number on clipping	Raymond G. Morris Final rites for Raymond G. Morris, 48, of Mishawaka, Ind., were held Friday, January 5 at 11 o’clock from Lutts Community Church with C. M. Robbins of Savannah officiating. Burial was in Shiloh National Military Park with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home directing. Mr. Morris died January 2 at a South Bend, Ind. hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of R. W. and Ola Hodges Morris of Lutts, who survive. He was a factory worker and a veteran of World War II. Survivors in addition to his parents are his wife, Mrs. Lessie Kilburn Morris of Mishawaka, ind.; two sons, Raymond Glen and Ronald Lynn Morris both of Mishawaka, inc.; two brothers, Reeder of Cypress Inn and Doyle Morris of Lutts; two sisters, Mrs. C. M. Daniel of Lutts, and Mrs. J. R. Combs of Savannah; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Nora Middleton Knight Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 12 Jan 1968, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Nora Middleton Knight Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Middleton Knight, 74, of the Culp’s Chapel Community, were held at 1 o’clock January 2 at Culp’s Chapel Methodist Church. Burial was in the Church cemetery. Mrs. Knight died December 31 at Hardin County General Hospital. Survivors are four brothers, Ernie and Bill Middleton of Blytheville, Arkansas; Danny Middleton of Culp’s Chapel, and Jesse Middleton of Corinth, Mississippi; and two sisters, Mrs. Fronie Culp of Culp’s Chapel and Mrs. Carrie Parker of Clifton.
Harry L. Stull Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Dec 1968, no page number on clipping.	Harry L. Stull Funeral services for Harry Lancaster Stull, 72, retired electrician and plumber of Waynesboro were conducted Dec. 23 at 1 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Shelton officiating. Burial was in the Clifton Cemetery. Mr. Stull died Dec. 21 at Veterans Hospital in Nashville. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of William P. and Martha Lancaster Stull. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a Mason and a veteran of World War I. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Clara Hughes Stull, a daughter, Mrs. Martha Lillian Deller of Knoxville; a granddaughter, Miss Jennifer Deller of Knoxville and a sister, Miss Elizabeth Stull of Savannah.
Mrs. Margaret E. Reed Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Dec 1968, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Margaret E. Reed Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret E. Reed, 87, of Collinwood were conducted December 24 at 1 o’clock from Butler Grove Church with Rev. George Kelley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Reed died Dec. 23 at Wayne County General Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of Thomas J. and Sarah Jane Landcaster Thompson. She was member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Ernest Reed, a daughter, Mrs. Rosie Jones and a brother, Monroe Thompson, all of Collinwood; a sister, Mrs. Tilda Martin of Waynesboro; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Michael L. Johnson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Dec 1968, no page number on clipping.	Michael L. Johnson Graveside services for Michael L. Johnson, three weeks, were conducted Dec. 23 at 2 o’clock at Centenary Cemetery with Nick White officiating. Middle Tennessee Funeral home was in charge. Survivors include his parents, James M. and Jeraldine Fowler Johnson of Oxford, Ala; tow brothers, Kenneth and Paul Johnson of the home and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Johnson of Lutts, and Mrs. Harriet Barber of McColl, S.C.
Mrs. Plina Elizabeth (Lizzie) Thompson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 27 Dec 1968, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. P. Elizabeth Thompson Final rites for Mrs. Plina Elizabeth (Lizzie) Thompson, 81, of Champaign, Ill, were held Dec 23 at 10 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. B. B. Powers officiating. Burial was in Walker Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson died Dec. 20 at Leonard Nursing Home. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of john and Mary Helton Throgmorton. She was a Baptist Faith. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou Smith of Champaign, Ill; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
William C. Flippo Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 28 Feb 1969, no page number on clipping.	William C. Flippo Funeral services for William C. Flippo, 80, of Route 6, Waynesboro were conducted February 27 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Burney Webb officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Mr. Flippo died Feb 25 at Wayne County General Hospital. He was a native of Lawrence County, a son of John and Amanda Hill Flippo. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Seiber Flippo; four sons, Ford of Inkster, Mich., W. C. Jr. of Waynesboro, James of Ft. Campbell, Ky., and Leon Flippo of the home; six daughters, Mrs. Madalene Leftwich of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Pauline Camper of Warren, Mich., Mrs. Mattie Skelton of Waynesboro, Mrs. Senia Skelton of South Gate, Mich., Mrs. Normaline Bouchard of Wyandotte, Mich., and Mrs. Ruby Faye Hammack of Trenton, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Herbert Jones of Waynesboro; a stepson, William Travis Hicks of Dearborn Heights, Mich., 25 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
Miss Lizzie Davis Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 4 April 1969, no page number on clipping.	Miss Lizzie Davis Funeral services for Miss Lizzie Davis, 83, of Clifton were conducted April 3 at 2 o’clock from First Baptist Church with Rev. B. B. Powers and Rev. King Thetford officiating. Burial was in Memorial Cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Miss Davis died April 1 at Wayne County General Hospital. She was a native of Waynesboro, a daughter of J. N. and Nancy Copeland Davis. She was a former school teacher and had taught Sunday School for many years at First Baptist Church where she was a member. Survivors include a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Terry Reese Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 4 April 1969, no page number on clipping.	Terry Reese Final rites for Terry Finn Reece, 11, of Florence, Ala. were conduced March 29 a 2 o’clock from Forrest Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Hatcht and Rev. Helms officiating. Burial was in Tri-City Memorial Gardens. Young Terry fell dead in a neighbor’s yard March 27. He was a native of Florence, Ala., son of Robert and Geraldine Beckham Reese who survive. He was a fifth grade student at Harlem High School. Other survivors include three brothers, Bobby, Brian and Kevin all of the home and grandmothers, Mrs. Lorene Redmon of Waynesboro and Mrs. Robert Reese of Huntsville, Ala.
Joe Pat Roberts Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 4 Apr 1969, no page number on clipping.	Joe Pat Roberts Final rites for Joe Pat Roberts, 53, of Sheffield, Ala. were conducted March 29 at 2 o’clock from Second Baptist Church with Rev. R. E. Mayo and Rev. Thomas Thornton officiating. Burial was in Sheffield Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Roberts died March 27 at Shoals Hospital after an illness of four months. He was a native of Marshall County but had made his home in Sheffield for the past 23 years. He was an employee with the Power Department for 19 years and a member of Second Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ovalee Cook Roberts; a step-son, Jimmy Baccus of Sheffield; a step-daughter, Mrs. A. . Borden of Colbert Heights, and a number of brothers and sisters.
Jesse Bundy Wilson Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 4 April 1969, no page number on clipping.	Jesse B. Wilson Funeral services for Jesse Bundy Wilson, 78, of Collinwood were conducted March 30 at 2 o’clock from Cromwell Crossroads Church with Richard Taylor and J. W. Daniel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Wilson died march 28 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of John F. and Mary Pigg Wilson. He was a cabinet maker by trade and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Melvin Rich of Nashville; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Pairsada Crowe Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 11 April 1969, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Pairsada Crowe Final rites for Mrs. Pairsada Crowe, 84, of Paducah, Ky. were conducted April 4 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry J. Golson officiating. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery. Mrs. Crowe died April 2 at Madisonville Kentucky Hospital. She was a native of Lewis County, a daughter of Dock and Sally Edwards Barbour. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include five sons, Clovis of Paducah, Ky., Edward of Chicago, Ill., Willard of Detroit, Mich., Loyd of Houston, Texas., and Farris Crowe of Nashville; 19 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
John R. Faulkner Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 11 April 1969, no page number on clipping.	John R. Faulkner Funeral services for John R. Faulkner, 49, of Chicago, Ill, were conducted April 8 at one o’clock from Cromwell Cross Roads Church with Rev. R. E. Pugh officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Faulkner died April 5 at his home. He was a native of Hardin County, a son of Mrs. Fanny Warrington Faulkner of Lutts and the late Elisha Faulkner. He was a tool and die maker by trade and a member of Lutts Methodist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother are a brother, Grady Faulkner of Mishawaka, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. Richard Horton and Mrs. Althea House of Lutts.
Marlon Wesley Lockard Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 18 April 1969, no page number on clipping.	M. Wesley Lockard Funeral services for Marlon Wesley Lockard, 64, of Lutts were conducted April 16 at 2 o’clock from Cromwell Cross Roads Church with Rev. Walker Rich of Savannah officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Lockard died unexpectedly April 14 at his home. He was a native of Pemiscot County Missouri, a son of James Wesley and Ida Decker Lockard. he was a farmer and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruby Horton Lockard, a son, Bas E. Lockard of Waynesboro; a daughter, Mrs. Mamie Risner of Lutts; a brother, John Alvin Lockard of Hornersville, Mo.; a sister Mrs. Othie Scott of Collinwood and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Tennie Elizabeth Cole Martin Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 25 April 1969, page 7.	Mrs. Tennie Martin Funeral services for Mrs. Tennie Elizabeth Cole Martin of Waynesboro were conducted April 20 at 2:30 from First Baptist Church with Rev. King Thetford officiating, assisted by Rev. B. B. Powers. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Martin died April 18 at Wayne County General Hospital. She was a native of Wayne County, a daughter of Addison W. and Emma McKinnon Cole. She was a retired school teacher, bookkeeper for Hassell and Hughes, and employee of the City of Waynesboro, and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Turman, Mrs. Bess Belew, and Mrs. Grace Morrow all of Waynesboro; three step-sons, Walter Martin of Albuquerque, N.M., Tommy A. Martin of Chattanooga, and Roy Martin of Florence, Ala.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Lula Jackson of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Beulah Taylor of Collinwood and Mrs. Mae Mulligan of Florence, Ala.; a number of nieces and nephews.
Noah Webster Martin Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 25 April 1969, page 7.	Noah W. Martin Final rites for Noah Webster Martin, 65, of Collinwood were conducted April 22 at 2 o’clock from Collinwood Methodist Church with Rev. J. W. Daniel and Rev. Paul Z. Ball officiating. Burial was in McGlamery Cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Martin died April 20 at Wayne County General Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of David H. and Lousette Blair Martin. He was a carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, David Henry and James Ronnie and a daughter Bertie Aileen Martin all of the home; two brothers, Charlie of Pulaski and Luther Martin of Collinwood; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Prohart of Ajo, Arizona and Mrs. Eunice Barnett of Collinwood; and several nieces and nephews.
Billie Stricklin Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 25 April 1969, page 7.	Billie Stricklin Funeral services for Billie Stricklin, 44, of Route 2, Lutts, were conducted April 22 at 2 o’clock from Cromwell Cross Roads Church with Rev. Thurman Stults and Rev. Elton Cotner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Stricklin died April 20 at Wayne County General Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of W. T. and Mattie Brown Stricklin. He was an employee of Collinwood Manufacturing Company, a veteran of World War II and a member of Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jewell Melson Stricklin; three daughters, Margaret, Frances and Billie Ann Stricklin all of the home; two brothers, James of Lutts and David Stricklin of Adamsville; and two sisters, Mrs. Marie Phillips of Shiloh and Mrs. Flora Jean Melson of Adamsville.
William Arthur Vickery Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 25 April 1969, page 7.	William A. Vickery Funeral services for William Arthur Vickery, 53, of Jackson, Miss. were conducted April 18 at 2 o’clock from Lindsey Chapel Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Vickery died April 16 at his home. He was a native of Lauderdale County, Ala., a son of John A. and Ona Balentine Vickery. He was a construction worker and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Jean Seltzer of San Francisco, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Cora Balentine; Mrs. Ola Tomlin and Mrs. Alice Nichols all of Mishawaka, Ind.; and Mrs. Beatrice Broyles of Savannah; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Ernest Floyd Adams Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 25 April 1969, page 7.	Ernest Floyd Adams Final rites for Ernest Floyd Adams, 60, of Route 5, Waynesboro were conducted April 19 at 1:30 from Fishtrap Church with Rev. Richard Bailey officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Adams died April 17 at his home. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of William D. and Docia Dial Adams. He was a farmer, a member of the Wayne County School Board and a Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Sula Mae Carden Adams; two sons, James W. of Savannah, Ga.; and Amos S. Adams of Waynesboro; a daughter, Mrs. Lou Nell Dean of Louisville, Ky.; four half-brothers, Herman Adams of Earl, Ark., Richard Adams of Augusta, Ark., James Earl Adams of West Helena, Ark., and Arnold Adams of La Porte, Ind.; four half-sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae Grable of Bell Gardens, Calif., Mrs. Louise Hardy of West Memphis, Ark., Mrs. Leona Burk of Little Rock, Ark., and Mrs. Esterlean Golden of Proctor, Ark., and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Eula Pitts Waters Walker Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 9 May 1969, no page number on clipping.	Mrs. Eula Walker Final rites for Mrs. Eula Pitts Waters Walker of Clifton were held May 1 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. Rev. G. C. Self officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Walker died Apr. 29, in Hardin County Hospital at Savanna. She was a native of Wayne County and had lived most of her life in Clifton. She was a daughter of the late Dona Ellis and J. J. Pitts. Survivors include a son, Jack Waters of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Walker of Cerro Gordo, and Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Phillips of Rienzi, Miss., Mrs. Charlie Davis of Waynesboro, and Mrs. Lillian Long of Savannah; and a grandson, Capt. James Jeter of Warner Robbins AFB, Georgia.
Vance Drake Lynch Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 9 May 1969, no page number on clipping.	Vance Drake Lynch Final rites for Vance Drake Lynch, 5, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lynch of Waynesboro were conducted May 2 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H. H. Hurst officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The child was killed Wednesday afternoon, April 30 in an automobile accident. Survivors in addition to the parents are two brothers, Lance Price and Jerry Anthony and a sister Dawn Marie all of the home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Westergaard of Berkeley, Calif.; and Mrs. Lillian Lynch of Waynesboro.
William S. Nance Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 9 May 1969, no page number on clipping.	William S. Nance Funeral services for William S. Nance, 60, of Matthews, Mo. were conducted May 4 at 2 o’clock from Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, Mo. The Rev. Ellis A. Grant officiated with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Mr. Nance died May 2 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis after a short illness. He was a native of Nancy Bend Community in Hardin County, a son of William S. and Emma Nancy. He was a farmer and a member of the Little Vine General Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Northcutt Nancy, seven children; a brother, Benham Nancy of Savannah; and give grandchildren.
Archie E. Holt Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 13 June 1969, no page number on clipping.	Archie E. Holt Funeral services for Archie E. Holt, 74, of Elkhart, Indiana were conducted June 6 at 2 o’clock from Metz Funeral home with Earl Cook officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Holt died June 4 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County but had made his home in Elkhart for the past 24 years. He was a member of the Willowdale Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dona Holt; four sons, Weston J. of Lawrenceburg; James D. of South Bend, Ind.; Everett E. of Elkhart; and Gilbert S. of Bloomington; four daughters, Mrs. Esther Harder of Lewisburg, Mrs. Ruby Hunsberger of Elkhart, Mrs. Marle Morrow of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Viva Roberts of Chattanooga; four brothers, Marvin and Arvil Holt of Cypress Inn and Erate and Warren Holt both of Florence, Ala.; six sisters, Mrs. Hattie Bevis, Cloverdale, Ala., Mrs. Ethel McFall of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Addie Gilchrist and Mrs. Odie McFall of Cypress Inn, Mrs. Ollie McFall of Ethridge, Mrs. Essie Mahan of Cloverdale, Ala.; 13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
William Pose Butler Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 13 June 1969, no page number on clipping.	William Pose Butler Final rites for William Pose Butler, 81, of Rt. 2, Iron City were conducted June 7 at 2 o’clock from Butler Grove Church with Rev. J. W. Daniel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Butler died June 5 at Lawrence County General Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of Jim and Bon Martin Butler. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Daniel Butler; two son, Jimmy and Iron City and Johnny Butler of Lawrenceburg; three daughters, Mrs. John Holt and Mrs. Walter Brison both of Collinwood, and Mrs. Melvin Thompson of Iron City; three brothers, Wess and Henry of Collinwood, and Harvey Butler of Iron City; a half-brother, Ernest Butler of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Annie Thompson of Collinwood, 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Willie White, Jr. Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News, 13 June 1969, no page number on clipping.	Willie White, Jr. Funeral services for Willie White, Jr., 31, of Waynesboro were conducted June 7 at 2 o’clock from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home with Thomas Roper officiating, assisted by Mr. White’s nephew, Bobby White. Burial was in Cromwell Cross Roads Cemetery. Mr. White died June 5 at his home. He was a native of Wayne County, a son of Willie White, Sr. of Waynesboro, who survives and the late Osa Atkinson White. He was a machinist at Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Mich., and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his father are his wife, Mrs. Katherine M. Scalf White; two daughters Layra Kay and Lisa Annette of the home; five brothers, Bill and Dan of Nashville, J. T. and Joel of Ypsilanti, Mich.; and Iley White of Chicago, Ill., five sisters, Mrs. Marie Pope of Waynesboro, Mrs. Azlee Stanfield of Savannah, Mrs. Waymon Moser of Collinwood, Mrs. Susie West of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Monetta Ellison of Warrior, Ala.
Little Juanita Hassell Submitted by Don Meredith Source: Clifton Times Clifton, Tennessee Thursday, December 20, 1894 Vol. XXI No. 43 Page 3	Little Juanita Hassell At 11 o’clock last Monday morning little Juanita Hassell died after about 60 hours of untold suffering from an attack of the croop. Funeral Services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon and the burial took place in the Clifton cemetery. All the physicians in town were in attendance, and Dr. Buchanan of Waynesboro was called Friday night. At 12 o’clock, the only hope to save it was to perform tracheotomy, which means the insertion of a tube into the windpipe. Through this, the little sufferer breathed a living death until Monday at 11 o’clock. She was the idolized of her parents and the pet and pride of almost every one in Clifton. An interesting and intelligent child, far above the ordinary, with a disposition that was purity and innocence itself, it is not surprising that the universal sympathy in her death should touch the brinks of grief. There is not a person in Clifton who would not make any sacrifice to show these dear parents how deeply they deplore the death of their child, and who would not willingly help to bear the burden of this bereavement. Words and language fail the writer in expressing the depth and sincerity of the sympathy he feels for these parents whose numerous kindnesses have afforded him numberless pleasures and whose devotion to their only child has often been an object of his admiration. She is gone but not forgotten. The love that belongs to those children whom Divinity has taken to himself is a chord as strong as bands of steel that bind us to the hope of rest beyond this tide of tribulations, and a ladder by which we mount to the heights of His eternal promises.
Charles F. Pennington Submitted by Don Meredith Source: The Wayne County News Friday, December 27, 1940 Page 1	PENNINGTON, FORMER RESIDENT HERE: DEAD Dies Following Injuries Received in Altercation with Bill Lawhead Charles F. Pennington, a former resident of Waynesboro, and well known here died in the U.S. Veteran’s Hospital in Memphis Monday morning where he had been taken for treatment for injuries received in an altercation near Hohenwald late last week. It is reported that the difficulty occurred at the farm of Mr. Pennington adjoining the Meriwether Lewis Park about six miles east of Hohenwald. One Bill Lawhead, of Indianapolis, Indiana, had been making his home with Pennington for some time following a disappointment in a business venture in Lewis County, and was at work for Mr. Pennington erecting a house when an argument arose over a settlement, resulting in the injuries causing his death. Mr. Pennington received his early education here, where he resided with his father, Robert Pennington, and members of his family until his early manhood. He entered the United States Railway mail service and was assigned from Jellico to Knoxville in East Tennessee. While laying over at Knoxville during the days he was on duty, he entered the University of Tennessee Law department, and graduated there some years ago. After the close of the World War in which Mr. Pennington volunteered his services, He opened a law office at Hohenwald, and was actively engaged in the practice of his profession there. He has appeared before the courts here on numerous occasions, and was widely known here where he has a number of relatives. During his service for his country he was assigned to the Transportation service and crossed the Atlantic Ocean several times with convoys. He entered the ranks as a private but was promoted to the rank of Major before the close of the war, and was holding that commission when he received his honorable discharge from service. Mr. Pennington is survived by one brother, George Pennington of Napier and one half brother of Old Hickory, also two sisters and one half sister, Mrs. Frank Scott, Ruppertown, Mrs. Mora Crews and Mrs. Jess Barber. He was buried at Napier, in Lewis County, near his boyhood home.
Rev. Daniel Judd Submitted by Steven Elder Source: “Christian Advocate” Nashville, TN 23 Aug 1860	Rev. Daniel Judd As announced in your columns, this good man has gone from labor to reward. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but emigrated to Tennessee while young. For a number of years he was a resident of Nashville, and died in Wayne county, Tenn., on the 11th of July 1860, in his 60th year. He was converted and united with the M.E. Church soon after he reached mature manhood, and in a short time thereafter began to preach the gospel. He exercised his gifts for thirty-four years as a local minister, and was faithful and useful in his holy calling. He was a man of good natural mind and respectable acquirements in his knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. His life was consistent. He maintained a good reputation, and exercised an influence favorable to the cause of Christianity. His last sickness was protracted, but sanctified to his good. As he approached the grave, his soul repined for the joys of the “better land.” Few men ever met death with a firmer trust in the merits of Christ than did Brother Judd. Indeed his victory was complete. He talked of death with perfect calmness: and of his hope beyond the grave with full assurance. His exhortations to wife, children and friends were fraught with wisdom, and his last hours full of comfort. He died like a Christian; in full possession of his mental faculties, he bade adieu to earth, “And died, his father’s God to meet” Daniel Judd will long live in memory and afflictions of his friends; and will doubtless live in heaven for ever. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” J.B. McFerrin
W. Riley Davis Submitted by Mary Edith Wood Source: Wayne County News 22 Oct 1936	W. Riley Davis, highly respected farmer of the Beech Creek community, died at his home Monday, October 19th, after a long Illness. He was 84 years of age. He is survived by his last wife, Mrs. Ferbie Pulley Davis, and four children to their union, as follows; Mrs.. Arizona Howell, Mrs. Viola Holt, Charlie and Bradley Davis all of the Beech Creek section, and Mrs. Ella Bawcom of Miss, daughter by his first marriage Burial was in the Bawcom Cemetery on Beech Creek.
James F. Cunningham Submitted by Betty Martin Source: Santa Ana Register–Monday, Jan., 7, 1946	James F. Cunningham, 88, died today in his home a 332 N. Orange St., Orange. He was a native of Waynesboro, Tenn. Survivors are a son, Arthur S. Cunningham of Orange; two brothers, George and John of Oklahoma; a sister, Mrs Mary Dugger of Arkansas and other relatives. Services will be held in the chapel of the Shannon Funeral home in Orange at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with interment in Fairhaven cemetery.
Emily West Murrie Submitted by Terry Ceballos Source: The Vienna Times, June 29, 1939 (Vienna, IL)	Aunt Emily Murrie, 94, Called Home To Rest on Sunday Evening June 25 Death Claims Aged Mother Sunday, June 25, 1939Emily West Murrie, daughter of Woodson and Martha (Casteel) West was born June 2, 1845, in the state of Tennessee and when a small child came with her parents to Southern Illinois. She was one of a family of ten children, viz. Henry, James A., Osburn H., Mary, Martha, William, Amanda E., Narcissie Catherine and Fannie West. All are deceased. Mrs. Murrie departed this life at her home, southeast of Vienna, ILL., June 25, 1939, at the ripe old age of 94 years and 23 days.On February 18, 1874, she was united in marriage to Jefferson Monroe Murrie and to this union seven children were born, Fleetie and Freddie having preceded her in death. In September, 1896 the home was again bereft, this time taking the husband and father, leaving Aunt Emily with the responsibility of the home and rearing of her family, which responsibility she assumed with such Christian fortitude that her children and those who came in contact with her can rise up to call her blessed. It can be truly said of her that her doors were open to widows and orphans and those less fortunate than she, and her advice and counsel will long be remembered by those as the same motherly advice as given her own children. Even the passerby received as hearty a welcome from Aunt Emily as those nearest her.Her alertness, activity and keen mind kept her young despite the years which continued to roll on.She professed faith in Christ as her Saviour some 65 years ago. She was not only a Christian, but one of God’s noble women, serving rather than being served, proving her faith and sincerity in the Lord by her good works; visiting the sick or those in distress, all will stand as a living monument to her memory, yet living that quiet, unpretentious, unassuming life that spoke volumes.Aunt Emily never united with any church, yet she made the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Concord her spiritual home.Those surviving to mourn her passing are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Ida Lay, Simpson; C. W. and Harry Murrie, Vienna: Newton J. and Walter Murrie of Simpson. Also surviving are twenty-four grandchildren, fifteen great grandchilden, a host of nieces and nephews. “I cannot say, I will not say, that she is dead, she’s just away.” (Her Death Certificate records that the doctor attended her from 6-18-1939 to 6-25-1939. Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage which began on June 18, 1939. Other contributory causes: arteriole sclerosis.)
Robert Walter SmithSubmitted by Doris Smith HalfordObituary Wayne County NewsNovember 1980	Robert Walter Smith died November 4th, 1980 after a long illiness. Robert left behind a wife, Frances. (Clifton) 3 daughters Doris Halford and Terri Warrington of Clifton and Robbie Jones of Utica, Mich.He was the son of the late Lytle and Sally Smith of Clifton. My Dad passed away when he was only 57 years of age, at that time I thought he was an “old” man but now that I am his age I realize he did not get to enjoy life enough and I definately did not get to talk with my dad enough. After all these years, not a day goes by that I don’t think to myself, I wish I could tell my Dad what I have done with my life and tell him all about my grandchild. I know he would smile and say, “I am so proud”
J. E. Mann Submitted by Jerry W. Murphy Source: The Clifton Mirror Vol. 24 No. 9 Clifton, Tennessee Friday, Dec. 9, 1904 page 1	Suicide of J.E. Mann J. Eugene Mann, a traveling salesman out of Nashville, was found dead in his room at the Morris Hotel in Birmingham, Ala., last Saturday. His death was caused by morphine. Mr. Mann formerly made this territory and was well-known in Clifton. He was a big, whole-souled man and his fine business and social qualities made him a general favorite. The news of his tragic death was quite a shock to his Clifton friends. No reason for the suicide has been assigned.
Albert Murphy Submitted by Jerry W. Murphy Source: “Wayne County News” Vol. 107, No. 30 dated 10 Jan 1964 Page 1	Funeral Services Are Held Monday For Albert Murphy Albert Murphy, 83, of Route 1 Lutts died at his home Monday January 6. Funeral services were held Tuesday from Mt. Hebron Church at 2:00 o’clock. Rev. Andrew Garrett officiated. Burial was in Houston Cemetery with Middle Tennessee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Murphy was a native of Wayne County, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Seal Murphy. He was a member of the Holiness church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maude Murphy; a daughter, Mrs. Alonzo Melson, and a son James Haggard Murphy both of Waynesboro. [Comment – He was the son of William “Bill” Murphy and Mary Ann Brown. He was listed as 2 years old on the 1880 census thus making him actually older than the obituary would indicate. The children by his first wife were omitted from the obituary. They were: Seab Murphy, Sr., Lewis Murphy, Janie Smith, Henry Murphy, J.T. Murphy and Haggard Murphy.]

William Andrew Shepard Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver Newspaper clipping No newspaper name Date on clipping: 25 Oct 1915	Valuable Citizen Called Mr. W. A. Shepard Answers the Final Summons. A Progressive and Good Man The whole community was distressed when the news spread abroad Monday morning that Mr. William Andrew Shepard has passed away at his home on Walnut street from an attack of heart trouble. Although he had not enjoyed the best of health for the past year, Mr. Shepard had been confined to his home for only a few days; and the report of his death came as a chock to the people, who had learned to respect him as a conscientious, able and progressive citizen, a good and generous man, public spirited and earnest in the upbuilding of the community. Mr. Shepard was a native of this section, having been born and raised near Cypress Inn, Tennessee, on the county line, and where he accumulated a goodly share of the possessions of this world, before moving to Florence several years ago. After becoming a citizen of Florence, he gradually took his place as one of the best and most valuable men here. A man of means, public spirited to the fullest, he was a great upbuilder for Florence; the type of man who is worth a great deal to the community and the public. He was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Masonic Lodge, and prominent in all civic affairs. He is survived by his widow, and three daughters, Misses Mary, Annie and Gladys. The funeral services were held at the family residence on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Isaac C. Hoskins, after which interment took place in the city cemetery. As mark of respect to him, and in appreciation of many qualities he had embodied in his citizenship of Florence, the stores closed during the hour of the funeral services, and the business men of the city paid tribute to him at his grave.
Annie Lawson Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver No date or name of newspaper on clipping. Probably The Florence Times	Cypress Inn Editor Times – The death angel visited our midst October 28, 1914, and claimed for its victim little Annie Lawson, aged seven years, four months and 28 days. She was such a sweet and lovable little girl, and was the pet and favorite of all her relations. Being only seven years of age, she was in the third grade of her school work, and during her illness she would say she wanted to get well and go back to school. But the Lord saw fit to call her home to be with her father, Andrew Lawson, who preceded her to the grave a little more than three years ago. Her many friends attended her bedside and did all they could for her, but to no avail. Her mother, Mrs. Minnie Lawson and her little sister, Emily, were both in bed with typhoid fever when she died, and “Little Annie” had been sick with whooping cough and typhoid fever for more than two months. She was laid to rest by her father at the Austin cemetery the 29^th, in the presence of a host of relatives and friends. It seems sad to think we shall never hear her dear voice and see her pleasant face any more in this world. But the Lord knew best, and we can only strive to live so when we are called away we can meet her beyond the pearly gates; for Jesus said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” There was a band in heaven That was not quite complete; So God called little Annie To fill the vacant seat. One Who Loved Her.
Culus Lawson Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver No date or name of newspaper on clipping.	In Memory The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Lawson, on Saturday, Dec. 5^th, 1914, and claimed for its victim one of their twin boys – Culus Lawson, aged 6 years, 1 month and 12 days. He had been sick only a week, and the doctors and friends did all they could, but to no avail. The Lord called him to heaven, where there is no sickness, pain or death. It seemed so sad to see the “twin brothers” parted. They were so devoted to each other. Where you saw one, just there too, was the other. But now Culus has gone and left us and is beckoning to father, mother and little brother to come to him beyond the pearly gates. Culus was laid to rest in the Mt. Hope cemetery, after funeral services conducted by Rev. Wilkerson of Waynesboro, Tenn., in the presence of a host of relatives and friends. A Friend.
Jonathan Belew Lawson Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver no date or name of paper on clipping [Lawson died 21 Oct 1928 according to tombstone in Austin Cemetery.]	LAWSON ANSWERS DEATH SUMMONS Funeral services for J. B. Lawson, 74, of Cypress Inn, Tenn, who died Sunday, afternoon following an attack of flew and pneumonia which lasted for three weeks, were held Monday afternoon from the home with Rev. Hallman, his pastor, officiating and Fielder directing. Mr. Lawson was one of the most highly respected citizens of his community. He always gave of his time and means to the support of school and church activity. He was a member of the Salem Methodist Church of Cypress Inn Community and also a member of the Cypress Inn Masonic lodge. His follow masons had charge of the funeral and laid him to rest with masonic honors. Mr. Lawson is survived by his wife, Mrs. J. B. Lawson, two sons, S. W. Lawson, of Chicago, and W. N. Lawson, of Philadelphia, Penn., two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Bundrant and Mrs. Hays Spain, both of Waynesboro, Tenn., and three brothers, Joe Lawson of Oklahoma, W. Y. Lawson of Cypress Inn, and S. H. Lawson of Florence.
Luther Gilchrist Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver clipping dated 31 Oct 1917 no name of newspaper on clipping	NOBLE YOUNG LIFE ENDED The many friends of Luther Gilchrist were grieved at his death, which occurred Wednesday, October 31^st at Greenville, S.C. while in preparation for war. His death resulted from an attack of measles, followed by pneumonia in both lungs. About two months ago he was called out for the training camps and he immediately responded to the call. He was living with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gilchrist, on Weatherford, where he was held in high esteem for his many noble traits of character. Luther had won and retained a host of friends who sincerely mourn his death. His body was sent home for interment, and was conveyed to Mt. Hope Cemetery on Wednesday of last week, where Rev. R. P. Lawson conducted the funeral rites and his body was laid to rest by loving hands. The planting of the United States flag on the grave closed a sad scene. The deceased left to mourn his death a father, mother, four brothers and three sisters, besides a host of friends. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones, May He who doeth all things well comfort the sorrowing hearts. A Friend.
Mrs. Mary Olive Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver no date or name of newspaper on clipping	IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARY OLIVE On November 13, 1923, the Death Angel visited at the home of Mrs. Early Davis and claimed her loving mother. She was 72 years old and loved by all who knew her. She leaves one daughter, one son, and one sister to mourn her death. Her death was due to a cancer of the stomach from which she suffered about five months. Three sons and her husband have preceded her and will welcome her on that bright and beautiful shore. She told them that she was ready and willing to go when her Savior called her. Mrs. Mary Olive was a good Christian woman. I believe if any one has gone to heaven she has, and is sleeping in the arms of her Savior. She was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Written by her niece, Ida Olive.
John Craig McClanahan Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver clipping dated Died Nov. 9, 1930 No name of newspaper	FORMER WAYNE COUNTIAN DIES IN WASHINGTON J. R. McClanahan received word last week of the death of his brother John, who was residing in Everett, Washington. He was a former Wayne Countian and left here a number of years ago. The Everett News said relative to his death: John Craig McClanahan, for several years instructor in the commercial department of the Everett high school and later instructor in a local business college, lost his light through inhalation of carbon monoxide gas as he was adjusting a wheel on his automobile Sunday morning. The tragedy occurred in a garage at Marysville, adjoining a residence he had purchased a few days ago. Mr. McClanahan, with his wife and daughter, Bonita, 14, a student in North Junior high, had been living at the Olympic Apartments, 2325 Colby avenue. The family planned to move to their Marysville home yesterday. Mr. McClanahan had been going to Marysville to spend the nights there. It was his intention to come to Everett Sunday morning to attend church. When he failed to appear at the expected time and a telephone call to Marysville brought no response, Mrs. McClanahan, accompanied by Mrs. Edgar Johnson, motored over to learn what had detained him, Reaching Marysville they found Mr. McClanahan’s car in the garage entrance, part of it in the open air and the rear of the machine in the building. At the rear of the car they found Mr. McClanahan lying on the floor unconscious, but apparently still alive. A physician was summoned and a call sent to Everett fire department for a lungmotor. All efforts to revive him failed. The engine of the car was running and tolls on the floor indicated he had attempted to make some hasty adjustment after getting ready to start for Everett. While doing so he had breathed the deadly gas. Mr. McClanahan was born on a farm near Iron City, Tennessee, October 8, 1881. Following a course in the public schools, he went to Bowling Green , Kentucky, and was graduated from commercial college there and later from a commercial college in Chicago. He also was a graduate of the Zannanian Art School of Columbus, Ohio. Before coming to Everett he followed his profession in Phoenix, Arizona and later in Montana. He served as an officer in the First Baptist church here and was always prominent in its activities. he consistently lived his religion. Besides his widow, Mrs. Verna McClanahan, and their daughter, he leaves a brother and two sisters, Leonard McClanahan, Mrs. Josephine Austin, and Miss Mattie McClanahan living in Alabama, and a brother, Reuben McClanahan, in Tennessee. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. H. Robinson McKee, pastor of the First Baptist church, will be held today at 1:30 o’clock in the Callacombe & Fickel mortuary. Pall bearers will be members of the Sunday School class which he taught. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Willis E. McClanahan Submitted by Mrs. Grace Wright Carver no date or name of newspaper on clipping [probably Florence Times, Florence, AL]	TIRED OF LIVING Mr. Willis E. McClanahan Voluntarily Takes His Life On Tuesday morning last the sad intelligence rapidly spread through our city that Mr. Willis E. McClanahan had committed suicide . Tired of living, “a physical wreck,” as he himself had written, he took chloroform in the early part of the day, and in a few hours he had passed to the great beyond. Mr. McClanahan was a native of Wayne County, Tenn., and had been a school teacher for many years. He left that occupation several months ago and came to Florence, where he was agent for the sale of a patent smoothing iron and kept a clothes-pressing business, his location being in the small room on Court stret near the corner of Tuscaloosa street. He occupied a room in the rear of his place of business and took his meals at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bosley on Seminary street. He appeared at his boarding house between 8 and 9 o’clock, and soon after his arrival he appeared in a dazed condition. His condition becoming alarming, Dr. Lindsey was summoned, but when he arrived the case was beyond remedy, and he died about 10 o’clock. In his vest pocket was found a piece of paper on which was written the words, “a physical wreck.” No satisfactory clue is given as the cause of the rash act, excepting what was contained in these few words. Under the direction of Mr. W. A. Shepard, for many years an intimate friend of the family, the body was sent Tuesday afternoon to the old homestead near Bethel Grove, Tenn. where the sad news had previously been sent. Mr. McClanahan has always borne a most excellent reputation. Those who know him well agree that his character was above reproach. he was about 35 years of age and leaves three brothers and two sisters. In this connection, is is recalled that his father Mr. Thomas McClanahan, some five or six years ago, also committed suicide by hanging himself at his home near Bethel Grove.
Christine R. Whitehead Kilburn Smith Submitted by Lee Clifford	Christine R. Whitehead Kilburn Smith was the Daughter of Silas and Sarah (Hardin) (Lee) Whitehead. Born 26 June 1923, in Waynesboro. She was the youngest of 9 ( Silas had 3 with first Wife, Sarah had 3 with first husband and the couple had 3 of their own). Silas was the town Blacksmith and J.P. for awhile. Christine Married Waford Harvel Kilburn in Collinwood, Tenn. in Nov 1940. Waford and Christine moved between Michigan and Tennessee. The couple had 3 children Still Living and in Mich. All the children were born in Waynesboro, Tenn. Waford died 1963 in Michigan. Christine went on to marry Seldon Smith and they had 1 child together also living in Michigan. Christine departed this life on 7 Oct 2002, in Waterford, Oakland Co., Mich. Buried at Oakland Hills Cemetery, Novi, Michigan. Had 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Mrs. N. W. Bratcher Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “Clifton Mirror” Friday, December 16, 1904 page 5 “Local News”	Mrs. N, W. [Newman W.] Bratcher, of Indian Creeki [sic] died Thursday.
Lee Bratcher Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “Florence Times” Wednesday, 5 Jun 1929, page 1	LEE BRATCHER IS FOUND DEAD, SERVICES THURSDAY Heart Trouble Believed Cause of Death. Lee Bratcher, aged 49, farmer of Lauderdale County residing about seven miles from Florence, was found by his wife dead in his bed about 2 o’clock this morning. Death was caused by heart failure, it is believed. The survivors are: Mrs. Leona Bratcher; a son, Reeder [should be Reedus] Bratcher, and a daughter, Mrs. W. A. Freeman; four brothers, Charlie Bratcher, E. B. Bratcher, Wayne Bratcher, and S. K. Bratcher; and two sisters, Mrs. John Holt and Mrs. William Morgan. The funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 o’clock at Pisgah Church, about seven miles from Florence on the Cloverdale Road and will be conducted by Rev. Hallman, pastor of the Cloverdale Methodist church. O. R. Fielder in charge. The pallbearers will be: William Gerner [sic], James McDaniel, Ben Holt, Reeder Clanton, Stephen Moomaw, and John McCorkle.
Lee Bratcher Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “Florence Herald” Friday, June 7, 1929, page 12	BRATCHER RITES HELD WEDNESDAY Funeral services for Lee Bratcher, 49, prominent farmer of this county living some seven miles out from the city was who was found dead in his bed about 2 o’clock Wednesday morning, were held at Pisgah church at 11 o’clock Thursday morning with Rev. Hallman, officiating and O. R. Fielder, directing. He is survived by his widow, one son, Reeder [should be Reedus]; one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Freeman and four brothers, Charlie, E. B.[,] Wayne and S. K.; and two sisters, Mrs. John Holt and Mrs. William Morgan.
Redus McKay Bratcher Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “Florence Times” Monday, January 26, 1948 Page 10	DEATH CLAIMS R. M. BRATCHER Redus [sic] McKay Bratcher, aged 39, route 3, Florence, died Saturday at 9:15 p.m., at the Eliza Coffee Memorial hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Florence Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Redus [sic] McKay Bratcher; two sons James Harold and Donald Ray; his mother, Mrs. Lee Bratcher, all of Florence; and one sister, Mrs. Allen Freeman of Cloverdale. Funeral services were held today at 1 p.m., from the Pisgah church, L. B. Stewart and Earl Prater, ministers, officiating. Internment was in the Pisgah cemetery, Brown Service conducting. Masonic services were held at the grave. Active pallbearers were Joe Boyd, Will Irons, O. E. Barr, Sam Nobb, D. T. Wilcoxson, W. M. Clung. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. W. W. Alexander, Dr. W. J. Brown, Dr. George A. Cashman, Charlie W. Cochran, Edgar S. Cochran, A. L. Larry, James Larry, Woodrow Smith, Jessee Wilcoxson, Emmett Irons, Ellis Irons, Melvin Marks, and Eugene Hayes.
John A. Bratcher Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “Daily Herald” Maury Co. TN Monday, November 23, 1914	DEATH’S HARVEST. John Blatchford [BRATCHER] John BLATCHER [sic], aged 57, died very suddenly Sunday morning at 5 o’clock of heart trouble at his home near Bigbyville. He had been in the best of health apparently, but shortly after rising, he fell over and expired before anyone could come to his relief. Mr. BLATCHER [sic] leaves a wife and one son, Will. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at McCains. The funeral services took place there this morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. A. BLADES. The interrrment was in the McCains cemetery. Oakes & Nichols in charge. Additional information from Lee Freeman: Obituary of John A. BRATCHER (c.1854/1857-1914; son of William and Matilda BRADLEY Bratcher)
J. E. Bratcher Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “Tri-Cities Daily” Thursday, Jan. 4, 1968, p. 2.	J. E. BRATCHER Services for James Ellis BRATCHER, 45, of Tuscumbia, Rt. 3, will be Friday at 2 p.m. from Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Malcolm KING officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery, Morrison-Elkins, Tuscumbia, directing. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Lenice BRATCHER, Russellville; father, Roscoe BRATCHER, Tuscumbia; mother, Mrs. Freddie TAYLOR, Tuscumbia; two daughters, Mrs. Margie WRIGHT, Miss Kathy BRATCHER, both of California; four sons, GARY, WILLIAM, RALPH, ELVIN, all of California; a sister, Mrs. L. C. HAND, Tuscumbia; five grandchildren. Bearers will be Cecil MITCHELL, A. D. CASTEEL, Eugene SOCKWELL, James CLARK, Charles ROBERTS, Donald PENNINGTON.
Rev. Rufus Walker Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: Clifton Times, Thurs., May 29, 1890, p. 3	Rev. Rufus WALKER died at his home on Eagle Creek, five miles from Clifton, last Sunday morning at 4 o’clock. He has been in the ministry for a number of years, and was a man well known and liked throughout this section. His life’s toil has rounded to a close, and he is now enjoying that reward given him for services to his Maker. From “Waynesboro, Tenn.” News, Written by “Langdon,” Clifton Times, Thurs., May 29, 1890, p. 4. It was with serious regret that we heard of Rev. WALKER’s death. The members of his church at this place held him in high esteem, believing him to be a true and noble man.
Joe Dixon Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “Waynesboro, Tenn.” News, Written by “Langdon,” Clifton Times, Thurs., July 3, 1890, p. 3	Mr. Joe DIXON died last week of typhoid malarial fever. He leaves a wife and several children. Two of the children have typhoid fever, though not dangerously.
Elias Thrasher Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: Florence Times, Fri., Dec. 21, 1900, p. 1	Old Citizen Gone Mr. Elias THRASHER, one of the old citizens of Lauderdale, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hettie MARKS, near Jacksonburg, on the 8^th instant of some liver trouble. He was 77 years of age, having been born in June, 1873 [should be 1823]. For many years he had been a member of the Christian church.
Mrs. Hettie Marks Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: Florence Times, Fri., March 23, 1917	Mrs. Hettie Marks. After a long life of usefulness Mrs. Hettie A. MARKS passed away at her home north of Florence on last Wednesday, March 14^th, the body being laid to rest on Thursday afternoon in the cemetery at Stony Point after services in the church there in which Elder HARRIS officiated. Mrs. Marks was an example of fine Christian womanhood. Having joined the Christian church in early girlhood, she lived a consecrated life for more than three score years, her home the entire time being spent on the plantation where she was born. The mother of a family of five sons and one daughter, she showed a remarkable devotion to her children and their rearing. Forty-one years ago, just half of her life’s journey, she was left a widow, since that time she had devoted her interests entirely to her children. Four of the sons live in Lauderdale, Messrs. E. L. and James MARKS of Florence, W. E. MARKS of Hines, and M. L. MARKS at Jacksonburg. Mr. M. H. MARKS lives in Sheffield and the daughter, Mrs. W. J. STRICKLAND, is a resident of Haskill, Arkansas.
Juanita Hassell Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: Clifton Enterprise, Thurs., Dec. 20, 1894, p. 3	Little Juanita Hassell. At 11 o’clock last Monday evening little Juanita HASSELL died after about 60 hours of untold suffering from an attack of the croup. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon and the burial took place in the Clifton cemetery. All the physicians in town were in attendance, and Dr. BUCHANAN of Waynesboro was called Friday night. At 12 o’clock the only hope to save it was to perform tracheotomy, which means the insertion of a tube into the windpipe. Through this the little sufferer breathed a living death until Monday at 11 o’clock. She was the idolized of her parents and the pet and pride of almost every one in Cliston [sic]. An interesting and intelligent child, far above the ordinary, with a disposition that was purity and innocence itself, it is not surprising that the universal sympathy in her death should not touch the [brinks?] of grief. There is not a person in Clifton who would not make any sacrifice to show these dear parents how deeply they deplore the death of their child, and who would not willingly help to bear the burden of this bereavement. Words and languages fail the writer in expressing the depth and sincerity of the sympathy he feels for these parents whose numerous kindnesses have afforded him numberless pleasures and whose devotion to their only child has often been an object of his admiration. She is gone but not forgotten. The love that belongs to those children whom Divinity has taken to himself is a chord as strong as bands of steel that bind us to a hope of rest beyond this tide of tribulations, and a ladder by which we mount to the heights of His eternal promises. From the Clifton Enterprise, Thurs., Dec. 20, 1894, p. 3. The following was handed to us by a friend of the parents of little Juanita HASSELL:One by one our loved ones leave us, just as the leaves in autumn wither and fall; And the sad truth deeply grieves us, but death in time will claim them all. An old Danish proverb truly says Death does not blow a trumpet but comes to us unawares just when we least expect it. Yes, cruel death steals in and plucks our faire flowers. Little Juanita was just blooming into lovely childhood when she was transported by angels to a fairer clime, and no sweeter, lovelier flower blooms in all the garden of paradise. She is not dead but quietly sleeps until the great resurrection morn while [her] sweet little spirit basks in the sunlight of God’s everlasting love, Who taketh notice even of the sparrows when they fall. We think we are resigned to God’s will, but when the icy hand of death falls upon those we love our hearts cry out for our lost darlings and in our anguish we almost forget that God is love but we should feel that He doeth all things well. Father, mother, do not weep, for she is happy beyond human conception of happiness. Go, hope and [bid?] their weeping cease, steal from their fom their [sic] hearts the pang and bear a soft balm to those who fondly mourn the dead. And while I know your heart is breaking and you long for the sight of a lovely face and the touch of that baby hand and the sweet voice which you will long to hear which will echo no more in your hall and the gay laughter of childish glee is forever silent in that once bright and happy home. And I know dear CLARA that Christmas will only bring up sweet memories of long ago, but for the sake of the dear babe of Bethlehem bow in humble submission to His will and [lovingly?] pass under the rod. A FRIEND.
Harriet Stout Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: Florence Gazette, Saturday, January 28, 1888, p. 3	“We are sorry to report the death, last Saturday, of Pneumonia, of that excekllent lady, Mrs. Harriet STOUT, of Wayne County, Tenn. She was formerly Miss SPAIN, of our county.”
Rankin Youngblood Submitted by Edgar D. Byler, III Source: Wayne County News no date on clipping but July 1937	Rankin Youngblood Rankin Youngblood was drowned July 20, 1937, at TVA dam, when gates in the dam were accidentally opened on him. His vacant place can never be filled. We will miss him do for he was kind hearted and always ready to help anyone in distress. He was an open book to the world. Rankin told his mother two weeks before his death that when he died he would go to rest and also told her and his father that he was going to die soon. God does all things well, and Rankin was too good to stay any longer on this troublesome world. We want to thank all of our friends for their kindness in our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Everyone was very nice and we thank them again.Friend after friend departs, Who hat not lost a friend, There is no union here of hearts That finds not here an end. Were this frail world our only rest, Living or dying, none were blest; There is a world above where parting is unknown, A whole eternity of love and blessedness alone. And faith beholds the dying here Transplanted to that happier sphere. We leave all ills to God, out Father, and ask Him to make us able to bear our troubles and at last send us to our dear boy where trouble comes not more. Written by his mother and family, W. Youngblood.
William Thomas Warton Submitted by Michelle White Source: Electra, TX newspaper 1 April 1943, page 4	FUNERAL SERVICE W. T. WORTON HELD MONDAY The funeral of William Thomas Worton, 65, was held Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Church of God with the Rev. G. M. Bloomingdale officiating. Mr. Worton died Saturday at 11 p.m. after a paralysis stroke on Wednesday. He was a native of Tennessee and had lived in Electra 25 years. Burial was in the Electra cemetery in charge of the James B. Totten Funeral Home. [W.T. was son of William J WARTON and Lydia Catherine SCOTT]
Samuel O. Warton Submitted by Michelle White Source: Electra (TX) Star 20 Dec 1945, page 9	FUNERAL SERVICES S. O. WORTON HELD MONDAYFuneral services for Samuel O. Worton, 56, of San Francisco, Calif., formerly of Electra who was killed in Monrovia, Calif., Dec. 10, were held from the Fundamental Baptist Church of Electra at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. Ray Morrow, pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. W. W. Rivers, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Worton was killed while enroute to Electra. He had started to get in his car when another automobile struck him. Survivors include the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Iva Ragsdale and Mrs. Colma King, both of Holliday; four sons, O. C., B. D. And Lloyd Worton, Holiday and Kelly Worton, Jacksboro; three brothers Richard Worton, Amarillo; J. A. Worton, Fort Worth and F. F. Worton, Morton; and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Kuioum, Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Ollie Cato, Electra. Interment was in the New Electra Cemetery under the direction of the James B. Totten Funeral Home. [Sam was son of William J. WARTON and Lydia Catherine (SCOTT)Sam was born possibly in Nashville but his parents were from Waynesboro. I do not have proof of his birth, his wife was the submitter of info on death info and she stated Nashville.]
Lydia Worton Submitted by Michelle White Source: Electra (TX) Star 30 Sep 1943, page 1	FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. WORTON HELD MONDAY Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Church of God, for Mrs. Lydia Worton, 83, who died Saturday afternoon at the Electra Hospital. Rev. G. M. Bloomingdale officiated and interment was in the Electra cemetery, under the direction of the James B. Totten Funeral Home. Survivors include four sons, Fred of Maple, Texas; Richard, Amarillo; John of Melba, Calif.; two daughters, Mesdames Ollie Cato and Ada Knioun of Corpus Christi, and one brother Bob Scott, of Tahoka, Tx.[Lydia was wife to William J. WARTON, she moved to TX by 1920 with her children]
Charles Warton Submitted by Michelle White Source: Electra (TX) News 26 Jan 1926	Charles Warton, aged 47, died at 5 o’clock Wed. Morning following an illness of eight days, pneumonia being the cause. He is survived by his wife and three small children, Jessie, Charlie and Joe Noah; also his mother, Mrs. Lydia Warton, and five brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Tom, John, Richard, and Sam of Electra, and Fred of Hail Center. The sisters are Mrs. Olie Cato of Crowell and Mrs. Ada Kenyon of Okla. Funeral services were held at half past two Thursday at the Warton residence about a mile north of town, with Rev,. E. M. Francis officiating. Interment took place in the Electra cemetery. [Charles was son of William J WARTON and Lydia (SCOTT) WARTON]
Johnny Hitchcock Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: Florence (AL) Times 29 Jun 1895, page 2	“Old Uncle Johnny HITCHCOCK,” one of the best know [sic] citizens of West Lauderdale, died at his home near Walnut Grove, just across the Tennessee Line, some months ago, and his funeral was preached the first Sunday in June by Dr. CARTER, the presiding Elder of that district.. [sic] The event drew the largest congregation that ever assembled at Walnut Grove. “Uncle JOHNNY” had been an official member of the Methodist Church 52 years. A noble old soldier has gone to his reward. He was in his 78^th year.
William S. Worthing/WarthenSubmitted byBarbara (Warthen) WallaceSource: The Mannsville News,Mannville, Indian Territory September 30, 1907, page 1 Vol. 4, # 13,	William S. WORTHING (sic) WARTHEN The subject of this sketch, W.S. Worthing (sic), was born in Wayne County, Tenn., Feb. 1829. He moved to Collin County, Texas, in 1854. Here he spent the greater part of his life. He moved to the Ind. Ter. in 1892, located near Mannsville. Here he remained until the time of his death which took place Sept. the 7, 1907. Bro. Worthing was one of our oldest preachers in this country. While he was 78 years old and stooped with age, yet he never knew what it was to give up. He was always ready to do his part of the Lords work. he was an honest man in every sense of the word, always faithful to his engagements. He fell on the battle field while battling for God. The last work he ever done on earth was done for his Master. Bro Worthing was never a man to hunt easy places in the Kingdom of God, but like Him, who called him to labor, he made himself of no reputation, but took on himself the form of a servant. It seemed to be his delight to get in the hardest places and labor for his Master. As content as most men, where they are continually encouraged by the way. He leaves behind 10 children, 5 of whom were present at his funeral. Bro. Worthing preached for 40 long years and his greatest desire was to see all his children saved. Bro. Worthing leaves behind him a host of good warm friends, who will greatly miss his presence, but most of all his young brethren in the ministry will miss his presence among them. Two old scarred soldiers had fought together and suffered together, at last one of these soldiers was dying when his comrade said to him, ” You will soon be with Jesus. Then you will be happy.” The reply was, “I can not be happy to the fullest extent until you get there.” So when all get there who have been led to Jesus by Bro. Worthing’s influence, his happiness will be full. Our prayer is that his children may be able to meet him around the thrown of God.(Authors) C. W. Crawford, J. J. Risinger, J. R. Hall Note: His father was John Worthen of Wayne County, TN; 1850 Wayne County Federal Census, Wm Worthen married Sarah Ann (unknown) within the year; second wife is said to have been Margaret Elizabeth Colphen (sic); 1860 third wife listed on the marriage record as Lette Wilkerson (sic)(widow of Mr. Wilkins & mother of John Wilkins).
Judge Jonathan Morris Submitted by Lee Freeman Source: “The Florence Herald” Friday, September 26, 1902 page 1 & Friday, October 3, 1902 page 8	From “Local News Notes,” the Florence Times, Friday, September 26, 1902, p. 1. Judge Jonathon Morris, father of the late Dr. Wayne Morris, died at his home in Waynesboro, Tenn., Wednesday morning at an advanced age. Dr. Morris was well known here by many of our citizens. From “Necrological,” the Florence Herald, Friday, October 3, 1902, p. 8. Judge Jonathon Morris. A telegram announcing the death of Judge Jonathon Morris at Waynesboro, Tenn. was received by his daughter-in-law Mrs. Wayne Morris Wednesday Sep. 24th. Judge Morris was 87 years old and had lived the greater part of his life in Waynesboro. He had been very feeble for more than a year. Judge Morris was a member of the masonic [sic] fraternity, and had been a member of the Methodist church fore more than thirty years. His remains were escorted to the cemetery by the Masonic Lodge and laid to rest beside his wife with Masonic honors.
Mrs. Elizabeth Whitten Submitted by Bill Page Source: “Nashville Christian Advocate” November 3, 1853	Died, at the residence of her son, David C. Whitten, on the 4th of August last, sister Elizabeth Whitten, in the 66th year of her age. Sister W. was a native of South Carolina; married George Whitten on the 26th of May, 1808; moved to Tennessee, and settled in Wayne County, in 1818. – Some two years before she left the State of her nativity, she sought, and doubtless obtained, religion, and for many years gave clear manifestations of her united ties to the church, and devotion to God. A few years before her death, she seemed quite cold, and at times thought that she was lukewarm; but before her death she gave her friends to understand that she was willing to die. For many years, her house had been a good home for the heralds of the cross. Many of the itinerants well recollect her mother-like treatment. Peace be to her gentle spirit. Her works praise her, though she is in the gate. W.B. Edwards. Oct.21, 1853. (from Nashville Christian Advocate, November 3, 1853)
George Whitten, Esq. Submitted by Bill Page Source: “Nashville Christian Advocate” 22 May 1856	Died of pneumonia, April 27, 1856, at his own residence, in Wayne County, Tenn., George Whitten, Esq. He was a native of South Carolina, was born in 1787, professed religion in his thirtieth year, and attached himself to the Methodist E. Church soon thereafter, in and to which he was as much devoted as any person I ever knew. For thirty-nine years of his life his seat was rarely vacant when the Word of Life was to be dispensed. He was the subject of sore affliction for the last half of his life, yet he never absented himself from the sanctuary of the Lord when the weather was such that he could turn out in safety. He was so much attached to the Church of his choice that I never knew him in all my life fail to contribute his proportional part of quarterage, no matter how much he might be straitened in his pecuniary affairs. So great a friend was he to class meetings and love-feasts, that I never knew him present at one but that he told the dealings of God with his soul, and the Lord nearly always blessed him when he spake. I well remember the last love feast I saw him at, at a quarterly meeting at Whitten’s Chapel, in June last. Brother Burr (P.E.) remarked that time was precious; my father arose; with his white locks waving in the gentle breezes, said he, “Brethren, I feel that this is the last love-feast I shall ever attend; therefore I do the more freely speak. I have been battling for heaven near forty years, and though I have been subject to trials like you all, yet, thank God, I’ve ever found his grace sufficient for me – though I’ve been tired by the way, thank God I’ve never tired in the way.” When he sat down he was in an ecstasy, and there was scarce a dry eye in the house. I record this, because it was the last love-feast or sacrament that he ever did attend. His sufferings were very great, of twelve days’ duration; but during his afflictions he spoke freely of death and eternity. He remarked some day or two before he died that he had not been as happy as he could wish; “But,” said he, “I know the reason; my pain is so excrutiating, though,” said he,” I feel no condemnation – I believe it will be well with me after death.” He has passed away from among us, yet he still lives in our hearts and affections. D.C.W. Wayne County, Tennessee (Nashville Christian Advocate, May 22, 1856 [“D.C.W.” was David Clay Whitten, I think, who was his son.]
Charles B. Morrow Submitted by Sue Sumner Source not given.	Charles Morrow, age 69, of Toledo, Ohio, Died Thursday, November 11, 2004, at home surrounded loving family. He was born October 25, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs., Marvin A. Morrow ( Clara Melton). He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and most recently employed at Village Dairy Farm and In & Out Mart. Survived by children, Paul Morrow,Leota (Ralph) Shively, Bill (Effie) Morrow all of Toledo and Todd (Andrea)Morrow of Wauseon, Ohio: 8 Grandchildren : mother Clara (Melton) Morrow of Toledo; sister Sue (Bob) Sumner of Toledo: girlfriend, Janet Mockbee of Toledo. He was preceded in dearth by his wife, Sharon Morrow and father Marvin A. Morrow. Friends will be received at Strabler Funeral Home ( 1163 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio (419)269 1111) on Monday, November 15, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 A.M.. Burial East Swanton Cemetery. Charles was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Submitted By Sue Sumner (sister)
Marion Franklin Rich, Jr. Submitted by noahandsammie@bellsouth.net	Marion Franklin Rich, Junior was born on November 09, 1977. He died on May 20, 1994. He was a native of Wayne County, TN. and died at a very early age of only 16. He was the son of Marion Franklin Rich and Patsy Faye Rich-Moore. He was a member of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church where he was peacefully laid to rest. Survivors include, other than his parents, two sisters, Christina Faye Caperton (Rickey) and Samantha K Rich, both of Collinwood, TN. Grandparents, Junior (Bug) and Alta Sherrill of Saint Joseph, TN. and Loyal Rich of Cypress Inn, TN. and is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Orbie Franklin Rich of Cypress Inn, TN.
George Tucker Helton Submitted by Dave N. Lee	George Tucker HELTON, one of our best and most highly respected citizens, quietly passed away at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.10, 1925, at the home of his son, J. D. HELTON, in Waynesboro, aged 81 years, 11 months, and 23 days. A recently contracted cold which rapidly developed into pneumonia, was the immediate cause of his death. His illness was of short duration and his death a surprise and shock to his family and friends. Three companions had preceded him: the first, formerly, Miss Nancy OLD, the second, Miss Nancy Catherine MORROW; the third, Miss Bettie REEVES, the last having died just two weeks previous to his death. Funeral services, held at the residence of this son, J. D. HELTON, were conducted by Rev. Win. N. IRWIN and Rev. Roy ANGEL, afier which burial took place in the Green River cemetery.He leaves surviving him these children: J. D. HELTON, postmaster and Wayne HELTON of Waynesboro, Mrs. Laura LEE, wife of Joe LEE of Lawrence County. Another son, Joe had also preceded him leaving two children: Martha and Bessie. Three brothers also survive him:J.W. HELTON of Eldorado, Ark, age 89 years; H. A. HELTON of Waynesboro, age 79 years, and Sam HELTON of Cement, OkIa, age 69 years.Since the death of his last wife he has made his home with his son, J. D. HELTON where he was given every attention, medical and otherwise, which love and duty could supply. He was a man of strong physique, but of quiet and unostentatious demeanor, a kind husband and father whose life was exemplary in his attachment to his home and family.Possessing a kindly, genial disposition, he met the cares and responsibilities of life with cheerfulness and fortitude combined, and was of that type of man, who, beneath a rugged exterior, possessed the stirring qualities characteristic of the good citizen, the honest man and Christian gentleman. As a worthy member of the Baptist church he lived a life consistent with his professor and faith. Conscious of the nearness of the end when first stricken with unwavering faith he entered the valley of shadows passing through it without a tremor, opened his eyes in sight of the other side and with the remark, “lsn’t it Daylight?” folded his hands upon his breast, closed his eyes, and fell asleep in the sweet peace of eternal rest.I am sure that in the last moments, while earth was receding and the ship was tossing amid the breakers, he trusted the Great Pilot, and with resignation to His will could say:Leave not thou me; Great Pilot, unattended, When the shore-line fades from view. Go thou with me until the voyage is ended – Guide my frail bark safely through, Leave not along thy servant at the crossing, Of Life’s shadow, unseen shore; Steer thou. 0! Pilot, while the ship is tossing O’er the breakers to the goal. There is no danger, with such pilot guiding Shallows, breakers though there be; Though dark the shadows, I am still confiding, Guide, Great Pilot, guide thou me. A Friend.
Thompson C. Butler Submitted by John Russell Butler from a handwritten copy.	Thompson C. Butler born Mary 6, 1860. Departed this life Oct. 26, 1942. Being 82 years 5 months twenty days of age. He had been in failing health for sometime and had paralysis. He was born in Ala. bur moved to Decatur Co., Tenn in early manhood where he married Miss Huldy Hay and to this union five sons and one daughter were born. His wife died several years ago and he moved to this community. He married Mrs. Nancy Morrow, widow of the late F. E. Morrow, on July 24, 1904 and to this union two sons were born. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors are: His wife, Mrs. Nan Butler, children Henry, Earl and Mrs. Charlie Stricklin of Lutts; Vernon and Wade of Memphis; Omer of Decaturville; Ben of Rives and Hobert of Texarkana, Texas. Sister Mrs. Frances Handley of Texarkana, Texas, one brother Russel Butler of Florence, Ala. One sister Mrs. Mary Handley of Savannah has died since his death. There are 16 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Several other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Lutts Community Church Tues afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the Rev. B. J. Cantrell. Burial in the Lutts Cemetery with Wayne Funeral Service in charge. Step-children Mrs. E. A. Warrington, Lutts, Mrs. W. H. Lindsey, Lawrenceburg, Martin Morrow, Florence. Nov 18, 1942, Mary Ethel.
James Wright submitted by Lee Freeman from Florence Times-News, Monday, January 23, 1928, p. 3.	JAMES WRIGHT DEAD James Wright, aged 55, Lauderdale county farmer, resident of the “Reserve” beat, near Smithsonia, died at 1:30 a.m. today. He had been in failing health for several months. The body will be shipped by motor to Cypress Inn, Tenn., Tuesday morning, where funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock. The deceased is survived by a wife and seven children. Fielder is in charge of arrangements.
D. A. Lindsey submitted by Lee Freeman from Florence Herald, Friday, May 26, 1939, sec. 2, p. 4.	*D. A. Lindsey Dies After Long Illness* David A. Lindsey, aged 82, died at the family residence on Highland Street Thursday morning following a five-months’ illness. Funeral rites will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the residence, with Rev. C. E. Holt, Church of Ch[r]ist minister, officiating. Burial will follow in the Florence cemetery, with Smith in charge of arrangements.Surviving are two sons, Albert and Edward Lindsey, of Florence; two grandchildren; two half-brothers, Edgar Lindsey, of Georgia, and Alonzo Lindsey, of Florence, and three half-sisters, Mrs. G. S. Myrick, Miss Geanie Lindsey and Mrs. Lula Holt, all of Florence.Mr. Lindsey was a native of Warsaw, Mo., coming to Florence with his family when a child. He later went to Wayne county [sic], Tenn., to reside, but returned to Florence to make his home.
Freeman Boyd Melton submitted by Sue Simpson, a granddaughter probably from The Wayne Countian Nov 1928	Boyd Melton Funeral Friday Afternoon The funeral of Boyd Melton, one of Wayne county’s best known young sawmill men, was held this Friday afternoon and burial was made in Walnut Grove cemetery on Forty-Eight Creek. Mr. Melton was almost instantly killed Wednesday in the woods near the Melton Brothers mill on Hardins creek by the kick of a mule which struck him just above the heart. He was logging at the time he was killed.Mr. Melton leaves a wife and four small children, the oldest of whom is eleven years and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Melton, and three brothers, Harvey, Terry and Clarence, and two married sisters. He was a member of the Christian church.The funeral was held at the Waynesboro Christian church Friday noon with Rev. Cantrell in charge assisted by Rev. W. A. Ward and Rev. R. R. Smith.A tribute from the pen of Frank Boyd was read at the service by C. L. Boyd, this being reproduced below.“Although not present on this sad occasion: although these words are no expressed by these lips, — I cannot permit an occasion like this to pass without an expression of the high esteem and regard with which I have ever held our departed friend and brother.“I know of no higher type of real, true, manhood and worth than he. His character and reputation entitles him in our highest encomiums and praise. Without richest — in the sense of the world’s goods — he was rich in the higher and better attributes which go to make for ideal citizenship. His life has been, not only true to the highest standard of good citizenship, but has been conspicuous in its devotion to right living, honor, and for every virtue which constitutes an ideal husband, father and friend. “And, as these words are being expressed through lips other than mine, I will be conscious of this solemn presence – this final parting – this present farewell; but with this consciousness comes to me the assurance that his life has not been in vain, and that, sometime in the great beyond we shall renew our association in an eternal – neverending – perfect – reunion. “His father and mother have given to Wayne County, and every community in which Boyd Melton was known, a gift of true manhood – a type of ideal citizenship – a reputation without stain – and in his death we are conscious not only of our own personal, but public bereavement.”
Mary J. Aylor Wright Submitted by Tammie Davis From Florence Times Wednesday, July 13, 1938, page 6 and Florence Herald, Friday, July 15, 1938, page 8	Mrs. Wright, 90, Goes to Reward Cypress Inn, Tennessee, Woman is buried today Mrs. Mary J. Wright, aged about 90, died this morning, a few minutes after midnight, at the home in Cypress Inn, Tenn., after an illness of four and one-half years. A native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, Mrs. Wright was the widow of the late James Wright, having made her home for the past 40 years at Cypress Inn. Surviving are four sons, W.A. Wright of Cypress Inn; Sharper Wright of Florence; Joe Wright of Winston County, Ala., and Marion Wright of Threet’s Cross Roads, and a daughter Mrs. Mary Martin of Cypress Inn. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Christian church at Cypress Inn, with Elder E.C. Holt of Florence, a minister of the Church of Christ , officiating. Burial followed in Hayes Cemetery near Cypress Inn, Brown Service, Florence, directing.Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Wright Funeral rites for Mrs. Mry J. Wright, aged about 90, who died Wednesday morning at the family residence at Cypress Inn, Tenn., following an extended illness, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church at Cypress Inn, with Elder C.E. Holt, of Florence, a minister of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial followed in the Hayes Cemetery, near Cypress Inn, with Brown-Service, Florence, directing. Mrs. Wright was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee and had made her home at Cypress Inn for the past 40 years. Surviving are four sons, W.A. Wright of Cypress Inn; Sharper Wright, of Florence; Joe Wright, of Winston County, Ala., and Marion Wright of Threet’s Cross Roads and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Martin, of Cypress Inn, Tenn.
R.C. Scott Submitted by Michelle White From Lynn County News 12 October 1945, front/back page, Tahoka, Texas	R C Scott, 82 years old service at 1st Baptist, Harris Funeral Home survived by aged companion 7 daughters (all apparently listed as “Mrs”) of Tahoka, TX – N.W. Smith, R.R. Lee, E.J. Cobb, H.L. Duckett, G.L. Herrin of Lubbock, TX – M.B. Norris of Estancia, NM – C.L. Blackwell 5 daughters and 1 son preceded him in death 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren grandsons in military Pvt Billy Harris Smith, killed in action at Cebu Island, April 12 Pvt Billy Jack Hancock of the Marines in Okinawa and returned to US Sgt R S Smith parachute rigger in England/France here on furlough Sgt W L Moody served in Quartermaster Air Force in various European sites, came home in July born in Waynesboro, Tennessee married Miss Alice Lay there on 7 October 1900 moved to Texas years ago, and moved from Stephenville to Lynn County in 1927
George Ray Brown Submitted by Tammetra@aol.com From Nashville Tennessean 24 May 1982, Nashville, Tennessee	George Ray BrownFinal rites for George Ray Brown, 61 of Nashivlle were held May 23 at 2 P.M. from Middle Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with H.H.Hurst officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery on Hardin Creek.Mr. Brown died May 21 at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.He was a native of Wayne County, a son of the late Robert and Lillie Young Brown. He was a carpenter and attended the Church of Christ.Survivors include a son, Joe Ervin Brown Sr. of Nashville, two brothers, Charles of florence and Webb Brown of Waynesboro, two sisters, Bessie Devers of memphis and Elsie Lawson of Mt. Pleasant; and three grandchildren, Joe E. Brown Jr., James E. Brown, both of Nashville and Jerry F. Brown of Florence.
Levi D.Cummings Submitted by Marjorie Cummings From Times Daily 29 July 1976, Florence, Alabama	Mr. CummingsLevi D.Cummings, 83, of Route 3, Florence, died Sunday at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital.Survivors include one brother: Charlie Cummings and one Nephew Charles H. Cummings, both of Florence.Service will be today at 2 pm. at the Stony Point Church of Christ, Derrell Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, Middle Tennessee Funeral Home directing.The body will remain at the Middle Tennessee Funeral home in Collinwood, Tenn. until one hour prior to services when it will be taken to the church.
Mary Clara Helton Peveto Submitted by Leigh Ellen Peveto Mott From Orange Leader 1985, Orange, Texas	Mary Clara Helton Peveto died Jan. 4th 1985 was born in Wayne Co. Tenn. on Dec. 1st 1921 and was survived by son Roland Lee Peveto; a daughter Leigh Ellen Peveto; grandson Darryl Ray Mott, Jr.; granddaughter Ashley Faye Peveto; her brother Harold Helton from Wayne Co. Tenn.
Parker Lay Submitted by Margaret Freemon From The Wayne Countian 24 Dec 1925, page 1, Clifton, Tennessee	Parker Lay Killed Monday by Falling TreeParker Lay was faatally injured Monday Morning by being hit be a tree which he was cutting for wood, and he died during the afternon. A short time before the accident happened, Lay had cut a tree which in falling lodged against another, and when this second tree was cut down it fell in such a manner that it struck Lay in the head, crushing his skull and breaking his back.The accident happened about a mile above town.Lay leaves a wife and four children.
Rev. Simon P. Whitten Submitted by Jerry Murphy From The Christian Advocate June 4, 1881, Nashville, Tennessee	The Rev. Simon P. Whitten, 1822-1881Simon Peter Whitten was born in Newberry District, S. C., June 7, 1822. His father, Mason Whitten, and his mother, Nancy Hair, were both natives of the same district. When in his third year his father moved to North Alabama, and settled near Florence. Three years afterward the family moved across into Tennessee, and settled in Wayne county. He professed religion, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, April 15, 1839; was licensed to preach, August, 1841. He was married to Nancy Hays, Aug. 28, 1842. She died Dec. 1, 1843. In October, 1841, he was received into the Tennessee Conference, and appointed to the Lincoln Circuit, which had twenty six preaching places, covering the ground now (1881) occupied by two stations and three or four circuits. Joseph Smith was his colleague. Quarterage receipts, $60 25. In 1845 he traveled Marshall Circuits, in Alabama, with Joseph Turrentine, Quarterage received $59 70. First two years, all told, $119.95. In 1846 he traveled Lawrence African Mission, also in Alabama—had twenty appointments in three weeks. Quarterage and traveling expenses paid by the pastors in full, but owing to some arrangement, he never exactly understood, Conference took it all from him except $100. This was the last year he failed to receive his full disciplinary allowance. He went to the Limestone Circuit, in Alabama, in 1847, with Dawson Phelps. In 1848 he was ordained elder by Bishop Paine (having been ordained deacon by Bishop Andrew in 1846), and stationed in Shelbyville, Tenn. In 1849 and 1850, stationed in Tuscumbia, Ala. In 1851 and 1852, stationed in Franklin, Tenn. In 1853, stationed at Hobson Chapel, Edgefield, Tenn. In 1854, stationed again in Shelbyville, Tenn. In 1855, Agent for the Tennessee Conference Tract Society. In 1856, stationed at Andrew Church, Nashville, Tenn. In 1858, stationed in McMinnville, Tenn. In 1859, stationed at Andrew church, Nashville, Tenn., again. In 1860, stationed at Spring Hill, Tenn. In 1861, presiding elder of Centerville District, and returned in 1862, where he remained until 1865, no sessions of the Conference being held for 1863 and 1864 in consequence of the war. This district embraced Forts Henry and Donelson, and was early the scene of war, and most of it was overrun backward and forward by the contending armies, and was especially the scene of many dashing raids and bold partisan warfare. But the presiding elder, feeling that there was the greater need for the Church to be taken care of, remained in his district, filling every appointment except two Saturday appointments. Most of the preachers remained with him, and local preachers were employed to take the places of the few who left, so that there was regular preaching at all the churches during all the war. The preachers and official members were called together each year about the time the Annual Conference should have met, and the work was readjusted, and such changes made as seemed to be necessary, never keeping any man in any charge longer than the disciplinary term. At these meetings the statistics were reported and recorded, the Conference and missionary collections received and disbursed, appropriations made for the next year, and every part of the Annual Conference work which could be done was attended to, including the preparation and record of memoirs of deceased ministers. Thus the organization of the district, etc. was kept up. In 1865 he was stationed in Huntsville, Ala., and on the 5th of November was married to Mary Williams, of Stewart County, Tenn. In 1866 he was appointed and reappointed Agent of the American Bible Society for West Tennessee and North Mississippi. In April 1876 he resigned his position as Bible Agent, and in the fall of the same year returned to the regular work of the itinerancy, with which he had never severed his connection. When Conference met at Columbia, in 1876, he was sent to the Mt. Pleasant Circuit, where he served four years. In 1880 he was sent to the Alexandria Circuit, where, after serving his people faithfully for near six months, on the morning of the 19th of May he peacefully laid aside the cross for the crown.The foregoing is a brief outline of the life and labors of the Rev. S. P. Whitten, one of the most honored and beloved members of the Tennessee Conference. His death was very sudden. He was in usual health, and after eating dinner he sat down and had a pleasant and cheerful conversation with his family, and proposed to ride to his recording stewards to procure facts preparatory to his District Conference. Stepping out of the parsonage to make ready for his ride he was suddenly stricken with paralysis, and was brought back to the house, lingered thirty-six hours, and without speaking a word, fell asleep in Christ.Brother Whitten was of medium size, compactly built, and usually enjoyed comfortable health. He had a sound mind, which he carefully cultivated by reading and study. He was an able minister of the New Testament and a genuine Methodist preacher. His life was consistent and his example worthy of imitation. He administered the affairs of the Church with prudence and marked ability. As circuit preacher, missionary, stationed preacher, presiding elder, and Bible agent, he did his work with system, zeal, ability, and success. He was a delegate to the general Conference in 1870, and honored his Conference in that relation.He belonged to a large family of Methodists, several of whom were and are honored Methodist preachers. Brother Whitten was a member of my family for twelve months while filling Hobson Chapel, and was a discreet, amiable Christian gentleman in private life. He has left a widow in feeble health, who rejoices in hope of joining him soon in the glory land, and two children, who esteem it an honor to be the descendents of a parent so worthy. The members of the Tennessee Conference and thousands will receive the tidings of his death with great sorrow. A good man, a faithful minister, and a loving friend. We mourn his departure, but he died in Christ. J. B. M. Ferrin
John C. Rasbury Submitted by Jean R. Parsley From The Wayne Countian 5 Mar 1931, page 1, Clifton, Tennessee	John C. Rasbury Dies at Topsy Home(By Addie Walker)John C. Rasbury, who has been one of Topsy’s most prominent citizens during his entire life, died Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 1931, at the family home. He had been in feeble health for some time, however the end came unexpectedly as his condition was not thought to have been more serious than for sometime.Mr. Rasbury was born October 3, 1846, being eighty-four years, four months and twenty-two days at the time of his death. At the age of twenty-four he was married to Miss Sarah A. Harbison who survives him together with two daughters, Mrs. J.F. Craig, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Ora Bell, of Clovis, New Mexico, and four sons, A.M. and H.L. of Hohenwald, Quinton, Paducah, Texas and Oliver of the home, one brother A.L. Rasbury near Riverside and one sister, Mrs. John R. Kelly, Steele, Missouri, also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.At the age of seventeen years he became a Confederate soldier and served under General Nathan B. Forrest during the Civil war. He was one of the great southern patriots, who bravely wore the gray until his flag went down in blood and tears and then accepted the decision of war in good faith and came home to become a loyal American citizen and help rebuild his desolated country. As long as health permitted he attended the Confederate Reunions each year. He was the last survivor of the “Army in Gray” that lived in the north part of Wayne county. Mr. Rasbury joined the Primitive Baptist church the first Sunday in August, 1908 and lived a Christian life. He had a wide circle of friends and was a man that was devoted to his family and was loved by all who knew him. So he leaves a host of friends as well as relatives to mourn his loss. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Elder J.A. Pope and M. Saunders of Dickson, and burial was in the family cemetery at Salem.
Gladys Prince Submitted by Brenda Holden From The Noblesville Ledger 12 Jan 2008, Noblesville, Indiana	Noblesville – Gladys PrincePrince 91, of Noblesville died Thursday Jan. 10 2008, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. Mrs. Prince worked in Laundry at Riverview Hospital.She was born Dec. 31, 1916 in Wayne County Tenn, the daughter of Pink and Lula (Bromley} Linville. She was married to Clyde Prince who died in 1984.She is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, Fred and Sue Prince, six grandchildren Jim Prince, Brenda Holden, Darrell Prince, Ray Prince, Mark Prince, Lisa Nodine. two brothers, P W Linville and Hardison Linville, Several great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in deat by two grand children, Jerry Prince and Karen Siebert. Calling will be noon to 1:30 pm today at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville with servces immediately following. The Rev. Andrew Marshall will orriciate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Fisher.

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