BIRDIE BUTON BRADBERRY SAWYERS 1956. Mrs. Birdie Buton SAWYERS died Sunday at the Weakley Co Hospital in Martin. She was born Sept 9, 1918, age 38. She lived in Gleason and was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Sand Hill by Rev. Cayce PENTECOST, with burial in the church cemetery. Maddox and Company directed arrangements. She leaves her husband, JP SAWYERS, 2 sons, Lowell Dean and Richard Dean SAWYERS; 7 daughters, Shirley MCDANIEL, Dorris Faye, Lucille, Mary Ann, Vicki Kay, Judy Faye and Janice Louise SAWYERS, all of Gleason. Her parents, M/M Richard BRADBURY, Dresden; 3 brothers, Claudie BRADBURY, Sharon; Hollis BRADBURY, Camden, and Tommie BRADBERRY, Gleason; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Mae VANCLEAVE, Dresden and Mrs. Wilma TEAGUE of Sharon. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
JOHN WILLIAMSON COLEMAN SMITH 6 December 1935 – Dresden Enterprise Ore Springs, Dec. 2.–….We had not gotten over this shock, when early Friday morning, we were called to summon help at Mr. Coleman Smith’s, as he had died suddenly while building a fire in the cook stove. He was 79 years of age, a splendid citizen, and a good christian, being a member of West Union M.E. church. He had just recently moved in his new home and he and his devoted wife were as happy as they could be when death cut him down. He leaves his aged companion, two daughters, Mrs. Bruce Parrott, and Mrs. Wade Glisson and one grand daughter, Mrs. Frank Bishop to mourn his death. Burial at West Union with services conducted by Revs. Nall and Sanson….Submitted by Sharon Humes
ROBERT SMITH 15 March 1929 – Dresden Enterprise On Tuesday, March 12, death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and claimed for its victim her beloved husband, Robert Smith. He was born Dec. 14, 1868; age 61,years two months and 29 days; was married to Miss Emma Summers Oct. 8, 1895. To this union was born three children–two girls and one boy–Nolie, Lester and Louisa. Louisa died in infancy, 21 years ago. Nolie died 10 years ago, leaving one son, Lester, and his aged companion. He had been a sufferer for six years with T.B.. All that medical aid and loving hands could do could not stay the hand of death. He professed religion in early life and 13 years ago joined the Missionary Baptist church at West Union and lived a faithful christian until death. He was the son of Fletcher and Hixie (a line was repeated..)All preceeded him to the grave, but one brother, Coleman; sisters, Selia (Celia) Hallian (Holly) and Fannie. He will be greatly missed as a loving companion, father, grand father and brother. He spoke of his loving Savior and said he was ready to go home when the Savior called and rejoiced several times on his death bed and wanted the fourth chapter of Hebrews read at his funeral and asked that Bro. Less Glisson and Bro. Henry Felps conduct the funeral over his last remains. Submitted by Sharon Humes
FANNY SMITH. 4 November 1932 – Dresden Enterprise The death Angel visited the home of Henry Smith and claimed his beloved wife, Mrs. Fannie Smith. She was the daughter of Fletcher and Hixy Smith. She professed in early life and joined the M.E. church at Pleasant Hill and moved her membership to Houston, Miss., where she live a member until death. She was born Feb. 27, 1870; age 62 years, seven months and 28 days. She leaves a heartbroken husband, nine children, two sisters, one brother, 28 grand children, a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Burial Thursday at Pisgah. Submitted by Sharon Humes
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TAYLOR 5 August 1927 – Dresden Enterprise Death of Aged Man Mr. Ben Taylor, aged 84, died Sunday after a long illness. The remains were laid to rest Monday at Corinth. The deceased was the father of Frank and Al Taylor, Mr. Taylor’s companion survives him. Submitted by Sharon Humes
CELIA EDWARDS SMITH TAYLOR 7 April 1933 – Dresden Enterprise Death Removes Noble Christian Character – After an illness of many weeks, Mrs. Celia Smith Taylor passed away at the family residence in Dresden Wednesday. She was 72 years and nine months of age, and the daughter of the late Fletcher Smith. Mrs. Taylor was united in marriage to Mr. J. J. Taylor 42 years ago. Three children survive this union: Finis Taylor, Mrs. J. M. Davis, Martin, and Mrs. Horace Newberry, Ore Springs. She was a loyal devout member of the Methodist church, where funeral services were conducted this (Thursday) afternoon by her pastor, Rev. E. F. McDaniel, assisted by Elder Cayce Pentecost, Miss. Letie Clement and Mr. W. W. Jones, Rev. J. L. Thomas. Interment at the Dresden cemetery, with Winstead, Jones & Bowlin Bros. in charge of arrangements. A legion of friends extend profound sympathy to the bereaved husband and children in their grief occasioned by the passing of this good woman, whom to know was to admire. Submitted by Sharon Humes
EVA COLEMAN TAYLOR (wife of Asa Richmond) 27 Jan 1928 – Dresden Enterprise. Sudden Death Shock To Relatives, Friends Relatives and friends in Dresden were profoundly shocked Tuesday afternoon, when news came of the death of Mrs. Eva Richmond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Taylor, at her home near Wingo. Twin babies were born to Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Saturday night. The mother did not get along well and passed away Tuesday, leaving nine children, her husband, father and mother, one brother, Finis Taylor., Lansing, two sisters, Mrs. Florence Davis, Martin, and Mrs. Emily Newberry, Ore Springs. The deceased was reared near Dresden, but had resided near Wingo for a number of years. Hers was a life of devotion to her family of children and husband, as well as to the mother and father, brother and sisters. She was a good woman, a devout Christian and held in the highest esteem. Her father, Mr. J.J. Taylor, was at her bedside when the end came. The remains of Mrs. Richmond reached Dresden Wednesday afternoon and were carried to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Taylor. Services were held at McClain’s Chapel Thursday by Revs. E. L. Robinson and J.L. Thomas, with interment at the cemetery. The Enterprise joins with a host of friends in extending sympathy to the sorrowing family. Submitted by Sharon Humes
JIM TAYLOR 31 Oct 1941 – Dresden Enterprise – OBITUARY SUDDEN SUMMONS COME TO ONE OF DRESDEN’S MOST PROMINENT MEN J.J. Taylor expired suddenly at him home in Dresden Thursday noon, last week. He arose and went about his chores in the forenoon, being in his usual health. Just before noon he suffered a heart attack and expired shortly. Mr. Taylor was 78 years of age, his birthday being Friday following his demise. At one time he served in this district as duty sheriff, making a faithful, diligent official, just as he had a citizen, husband and father. He was, indeed, a good, conscientious citizen, and in his death we lose one of our best men. Quiet, unassuming, of a sociable disposition, Jim Taylor made friends of all with whom he came in contact. He died as he lived–a Christian gentleman. Surviving are three children: Mrs. Florence Davis, Dresden; Finis Taylor, South Gate, Calif., and Mrs. Emily Newberry, near Ore Spring; two brother and one sister: Boss, Scooba, Miss.; Dock Taylor and Mrs. Era Burroughs, Dresden. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Saturday by the Rev. Cayce Pentecost, the Rev. H. W. Davis and the Rev. Letie Clement. Interment in Sunset cemetery, with Bowlin & Riggs directing arrangements. Submitted by Sharon Humes
MARTHA ANN ELIZABETH TAYLOR Mrs. Martha Ann Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of S.C.(G) and Sarah J. Taylor, was born Jan. 8, 1860; died Sept. 9, 1930; age 70 years, 8 months and one day. She was married to John R. Anderson, Jan 15, 1878. To this union was born two children, Alice, a baby girl having died in infancy, and Willie, living to be twenty years. After Mr. Anderson’s death she was married to Mr. W.C. Insco Nov. 21, 1901. This union was very happy and continued for ten years, when Mr. Insco departed this life. She was later married to Mr. Albert Maubray. Early in life she made a public profession of religion and at the age of 18 united with the Corinth Baptist church, where she remained a loyal member until death. Mrs. Insco, as she was commonly known, was of a large and highly respected family of this community. She leaves four brothers, Mr. James J. Taylor, T.E. Taylor, S.A. Taylor, of Dresden; Mr. A. M. Taylor of Scoobe, Miss., one brother, Mr. C.C. Taylor, having precede her to the grave. Mrs. Insco’s life was a great inspiration to us all. She truly walked by faith and not by sight, proving to us all that she sought a city which hath foundations and whose builder and maker is God. She never complained in her sufferings and seemed to be perfectly reconciled to God’s providential dealings with her, dying in a triumphant faith of God and the immortality of the soul. Let’s “lift up out heads, for, behold our Redemption draweth nigh,” and “weep not for her as one who had no hope. Submitted by Sharon Humes
SARAH I. A. TAYLOR 24 June 1932 – Dresden Enterprise Former Citizen Dies At Home in St. Louis. News reached here Saturday of the death of Mrs. Della Insco, beloved wife of Elder A.H. Insco, at their home in St. Louis. Burial Monday at Malden, MO. The deceased was the daughter of the late Green Taylor. She and family removed from Weakley county some twenty years ago, locating in Missouri. She was the sister of Messrs. J.J., T.E. and Dock Taylor, Mrs. Era Burroughs, Mrs. Elma Heathcott, of Jackson, and Mr. A.M. Taylor of Mississippi. Friends here extend sympathy to the bereaved. Submitted by Sharon Humes
SPENCER GREEN TAYLOR 10 March 1922 – Dresden Enterprise DEATH RELIVES LONG SUFFERING – Uncle Green Taylor, 86 years of age, died Sunday at the home of his grand son, Clarence Taylor, near Dresden, after many months of illness. Mr. Taylor had been confined to his bed fora long period, though he appeared perfectly resigned, and some time ago-requested that after death no funeral service be held over his remains, stating that he had endeavored all through life to preach his own funeral. His had been a long and honored career. He was upright in all his dealings and died as he had lived-without an enemy. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday at Blooming Grove. There are eleven children, as follows: J.J., T.E., Dock, S.A. and a son in Mississippi; Mrs Woody Dunlap, Mrs. Mattie Insco, Mrs . Bud Duke, Mrs. Elbert Heathcoat, Mrs. A.H. Insco and Mrs. Ad Burroughs. It is estimated that he leaves 200 grand, great and great great grand children. Two aged brothers, Messrs. Ben and John Taylor, near Sharon, survive him. Submitted by Sharon Humes
VIRGINIA E. D. TAYLOR 13 April 1928 – Dresden Enterprise Former Dresden Lady Is Dead at Jackson. The following account of the death of a former citizen of this vicinity appeared in the Jackson Daily Sun on Saturday: Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Duke, 62 years of age, who died at 2 o’clock Saturday morning following several months illness during the past several few days of which her condition had been considered as critical, will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from 529 North Hays avenue. Mrs. Duke had made her home in this city with her daughter, Mrs. J. W.Cherry, for many years and was widely known and respected here. She was a Baptist in belief. Besides Mrs. Cherry of this city, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. E. J. Allen of Muskogee, Okla., one son, Thomas C.Duke, of Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers, J.J. and D.C. Taylor of Dresden, OffieTaylor of Lansing, Mich., and A.M. Taylor of Scooba, Miss.; four sister, Mrs. Martha Insco and Mrs. Add Burroughs of Dresden; Mrs. A.H. Insco of Steel, Mo.; and Mrs. Alma Heathcott of this city. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. C.L. Smith of Henderson, assisted by Rev. R.E. Guy of this city and interment will be in Hollywood.” Submitted by Sharon Humes
FRANCIS SHANNON TILLEY(Note – Granddaughter of Dr. James C. Shannon of Sharon and Great granddaughter of George Washington Buchanan Shannon and Mary Caroline Baird of Wilson County Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution as descendant of Robert Shannon, b. 1766, father of James Shannon, b. 1795 ROBERT SHANNON DESCENDANTS b. 1738)
Tennessean Newspaper, Nashville, TN, June 10, 2004 Died June 10, 2004. She was born in Sharon, Tennessee on June 18, 1911, the daughter of the late James Herman and Monte Nowlin Shannon. She was the only graduate of Sharon High School to receive three diplomas, one each in music, expression and literary. She attended Lambuth College, the University of Tennessee at Martin and received a B.S. Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. During summer vacations while attending Lambuth, she taught piano and played and sang on the radio. On July 2, 1933, she married Dr. W. Kenneth Tilley, who preceded her in death. During World War II, while Dr. Tilley was stationed at Robins Field in Georgia, she started and taught kindergarten in her home and on returning to Lebanon after the war, taught at McClain School for ten years. She was active in civic organizations in Lebanon and was a Charter Member of the LaCoterie, a Member of the Lebanon Music Club and the Year Around Garden Club. Mrs. Tilley moved to Nashville in 1975, where she was a Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the New Century Club, the Nashville Woman’s Club, the Ladies Hermitage Association, the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities, Sigma Kappa Sorority Alumnae and Cheekwood. She was an arts enthusiast and did much painting herself. She was a Member of the Church of Christ and taught Sunday School for many years. She is survived by two sons and a devoted and much loved daughter-in-law all of Nashville; two granddaughters and one great grandson, special friends and caregivers. Remains are at Woodlawn Funeral Home where services will be conducted in the Chapel of Roses at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2004 by Steve Blackman. Entombment will be in the Woodlawn Cross Mausoleum. Arrangements by WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME. Submitted by James J. Shannon, Jr.
Betty CAMPBELL TILLMAN Mrs. Bettie Tillman (nee Campbell) the subject of this notice was born Dec 26,1847, died May 1,1910; age 62 years, 4 months and five days, She was united in marriage to J. C. Tillman Oct 7,1867. To this union was born seven sons Riley, EB, John, Isaac, WT, TN, and Oby, all of which survive her and whom she lived to see grown and married. Sister Bettie united with the Primitive Baptist Church in July 1874. She was ever ready to do her duty in all things. She was very much devoted to her children and was untiring in deeds and kindness to them. Not long before her death she expressed to the writer and wife her gratitude for the kind and loving deeds shown by her children. Sister Tillman was of a cheerful disposition and tried to make those with whom she associated. Her son EB was at her side when she breathed her last. Sister Tillman is dead and gone but she lives in the hearts of those who loved her so dearly, she lives in the good and worthy examples that she has left behind. She leaves two sisters- Mrs. Jim Williams and Mrs. Mary Heath; also six brothers, together with a host of relatives and friends to mourn the loss of such a friend. Children, weep not as others which have no hope. Your dear mother is at rest with the savior. May God bless you all and help you to bear this heavy stroke. The funeral services was conducted by the writer at the Hillis Cemetery to a large and sorrowing congregation, after which the body was laid a way to await the resurrection morn. A sleep in Jesus, blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep. In hope J. C. Ross The children of Sister Bettie Tillman desire to express their sincere thanks to the neighbors and many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown in the sickness and death of their mother. J. C. Ross. Submitted by Don & Claudia Tillman
BOYD TILLMAN Rosenberg Newspaper. Funeral services for Boyd Tillman, 71 of Rosenberg, Texas who passed away 9 am Thursday October 9, 1969 in Rosenberg. He was a native of Greenfield, Tenn. retiring in 1958 as mechanic for Gulf Oil Transportation Dept. Survivors: wife Alvina “Mickey” Tillman of Rosenberg, son Donald B. Tillman of San Jose, Cal, three grandchildren, sister Mrs. Margaret Stickney of Houston, half-sister Mrs. Beryl Patze of Tomball, half-brother Dorman Tillman of Houston, niece Mrs. Ruth Stickey of Pennsylvania. Funeral services 10 am Saturday. Garmany & Co. Chapel in Rosenberg. Rev. T. Walter Moore officiating assisted by Rev. Weldon Morton. Burial in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Garmany & Co. Rosenberg. Submitted by Don & Claudia Tillman
MRS. LILLIE TILLMAN Mrs. Lillie Belle Tillman, widow of John Tillman, died in Houston, Texas Friday morning of last week after being ill for some time. She was 88. Mrs. Tillman was born here where her husband was in the drug business for a number of years. She and her husband made their home here for several years before going to Texas. She was a Methodist. Funeral services and burial were in Houston. She leaves one son and one daughter both of Houston and a number of nieces and nephews in this vicinity. Submitted by Don & Claudia Tillman
MARINDA JANE TUCKER Oct 11,1940 Weakley Co Press and Martin Mail TUCKER Note: this is Marinda Jane (orphan) they never knew her age but it was guessed at born between 1856-1860. Mrs. M. J. TUCKER (aunt Duck) passed away Thursday evening at her daughters home on K Street in Martin., the result of a stroke. She was 92 years of age and the widow of the Late Pascal Goodwin TUCKER. She is survived by 7 daughters , Mrs Inez PARKER of Dresden, Mrs Sam SIMMONS of Detroit Mich , Mrs.W. H. ORRELL of Detroit, Mrs. Florence MCGEHEE of Martin, Mrs Casie MANSFIELD of Martin, Mrs Minta MELTON of Dresden, Mrs Kate OSTEEN of Palmersville, 2 sons, Henry TUCKER of Greenfield, and Newman TUCKER of Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral services were held Sat morning at Blooming Grove by Elders A. B. ROSS and Commdore BRANN with interment in Blooming Grove Cemetery. Winsett funeral home in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Patricia Helen Simcik Shepherd, dau of Helen Louise McGehee.
PASCAL GOODWIN TUCKERThis is Pascal Goodwin Tucker born Nov 7,1824 in Palmersville to Daniel Tucker and Pruey Mizell Tucker, Married 3 times . Wife surviving him follows Friday June 24th ,1904, Dresden TUCKER Town and Country Column. Uncle Bill THOMPSON tells us that old Uncle Goodwin TUCKER of number 25 (Palmersville) died Sunday at the ripe old age of 79. Death was due to old age.The deceased was the father of 23 children. He was the oldest man in Weakley Co. who was born and reared here.The burial took place Monday at Blooming Grove burying grounds, attended by a large concourse of sorrowing family and friends. Mr TUCKER was familiarly known to everybody in the neighborhood; he was a man of deep piety and strictly honest,and was respected and honored by the entire community in which he lived. Submitted by Patricia Helen Simcik Shepherd, dau of Helen Louise McGehee. These were my Great Grandparents.
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