JAMES T. ADKINS Lansing State Journal Feb. 2, 1973 James T. ADKINS, 78, of 5000 Stafford, died Thursday at a local hospital. He had retired from the Michigan Health Department in 1960 and also worked at Lansing Drop Forge. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church.Surviving are his wife, Lillie; four daughters, Mrs. Pleas POWERS of Lansing, Mrs. Leon DARNELL of DeWitt, Mrs. George WILLIAMSON of Albion, and Mrs. William GRAHAM of Mt. Pleasant; one son Hershel Jim ADKINS of DeWitt; two brothers Eli ADKINS of Lansing and Dulon ADKINS of South Fulton, TN. Services will be Saturday at 2:30 pm at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. Note*James was born in Weakley County on September 19, 1893. Casket bearers were: Russell DURFEE, Douglas BRADMAN, George WILLIAMSON Jr., Tommy GATEWOOD, Homer GATEWOOD, and Richard ADKINS. Submitted by Cris Gatewood Bean
LILLIE MAE ADKINS Bay City, MI Formerly of Lansing, MI Age 89, died September 22, 1988. Mrs. ADKINS was born January 25, 1899 in Dresden, TN. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; and a daughter, Gladys. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ruby POWERS of Lansing, Mrs. Leon (Helen) DARNELL of Tennessee, Mrs. George (Shirley) WILLIAMSON of Albion and Mrs. William (Annie Lou) GRAHAM of Midland; one son Hersel Jim [Hershel] ADKINS of Ionia, 18 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren; 2 brothers Walter TAYLOR of Lansing, and Bennie TAYLOR of Tennessee, 2 sisters, Florence PHILPOT of Florida and Annie BRADBERRY of Tennessee. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10:30 am at the Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. BOLINGER, Pastor of the Apostolic Bible CHurch officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Submitted by Cris Gatewood Bean
MARTHA PIETY SMITH ASHER Dresden Enterprise: 3 August 1917 “Martha Piety Asher (nee Smith) was born June 22, 1874, died July 27, 1917; age 43 year, one month and five days. She professed faith in Christ at the early age of ten years and joined the Methodist Protestant church at Mt. Pleasant, where she lived a faithful member until August 28, 1911, when she, together with her husband and two daughter, joined the Missionary Baptist church at Thompson’s creek, where she lived a very devoted member, always regular in attendance at church and Sunday schoool and faithful in all her christian duties to her family, neighbors and church. Her christian influence is especially manifested in the lives of her children, who were so faithful to their mother. She was married to T. H. Asher Oct. 14, 1891. To this union four children were born, two boys and two girls—Sular, Thomas, Susie and Cecil. She leaves a devoted husband her four children, three brothers and four sisters and a host of relatives and friends, who, together with her church, realize their great loss. She often spoke of heaven and her desire for her children to meet her there. We would not tell her loved ones not to weep at the departure of a loving wife, a devoted mother and true friend, but we would say, weep not as for one who has no hope, for she leaves the blessed assurance that she is at rest with her Savior, where we hope to meet her. Written and read at burial July 28, 1917, by a true friend and brother inChrist.–J. R. Paschall” Submitted by Sharon Humes
GEORGE WASHINGTON BRADBURY 23 July, 1942 After an illness of nigh onto 3 months, George W. BRADBURY, 85, passed to his eternal reward on Thursday of last week at his home, northeast of Dresden.George BRADBURY was one of the best men we ever knew. Despite age, failing eyesight and general feebleness incident to the weight of years, he did not give up. Not so many weeks since we saw him driving his team homeward as the evening shadows gathered. He was cheerful, genial and ever ready to succor those in distress. He was a devout Christian gentleman and loved by a wide circle of friends who will miss his cordial greetings.Surviving are his faithful companion, who by the way, has returned to her former home at Caruthersville, Mo., and 6 children – 3 boys and 3 girls. Clarence, Bruce and Otis, Mrs. Bev SCOTT, McKenzie; Mrs. Claude CREWS, Palmersville; and Miss Jennie at home.The funeral was conducted at the Bradbury Cemetery, Friday by Elders J.L. THOMAS and BURDETT, with interment there. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
MONROE BRADBERRY Born 1870 – Date of Death: About 1888 Monroe, the 18 year old son of Mr. John Wesley BRADBERRY, of No. 24, died at his fathers home last Sunday, after a short illness of consumption. Interment took place Monday at the family burying ground, attended by a large number of sorrowing companions and relatives. The deceased was an upright, moral, industrious, honest, young man, admired by all who knew him. Submitted by Ann Treehugger
GABRIELLA BRADBERRY Gabriella Bradberry was born June 16, 1842, died Jan. 28, 1925, at the age of 82 years 12 days. She was married to J. H. Ford Aug. 14, 1867. He preceded her to the great beyond about six years. To this union was born ten children—Henry E. St. Louis, Ill: George and Ben, Dresden: Mrs. W. E. Ford, Clarksville: Mrs. E. Dyers, Newbern; Mrs. Will Jackson, Gleason; Mrs. Crocker, Miss Lula Ford, Mrs. Roxy Ford and a son, Elmo, having died several years ago. There is left also forty-two grand children and twenty great grand children. Mrs. Ford united with the Methodist church at Pleasant Hill and lived a devoted Christian life. Her lifeless form was tenderly laid to rest at West Union Jan 29, The deceased was a noble, good devout Christian character, a benediction and an inspiration to her family and a large circle of friends. She was administering angel where there was sickness and distress. She was a devoted indulgent mother and a home builder in the truest sense of the term Hers was a long and useful live and her reward in the great beyond will be eternal live around the pure white throne of her Heavenly Father. Submitted by Sharon A. McNair Thurman
ANNA MORRIS BRADBURY 12 March, 1957 Mrs. Anna Morris BRADBURY, widow of the late John W. BRADBURY, died at her home near Dresden last Tuesday. She was 86. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at West Union Church with the Rev. Cayce Pentecost officiating. Burial followed at Bradbury Cemetery with Bowlin and Riggs in charge. Surviving are three sons; Jodie of GALESBURG, Mich., Steven and Brodie BRADBURY of Dresden; five daughters, Mrs. Maude DARNELL and Mrs. Eula WATSON of Dresden, Mrs. Eva SCOTT of McKenzie, Mrs. Lera DAVID of Chicago, and Mrs. Gertherine WHITE of Lansing, Mich. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
GILBERT BENJAMIN BRADBURY Died: 1958. Gilbert Benjamin BRADBURY died last Thursday at his home in Paris. He was 60. Funeral services were conducted Friday at Walker’s Chapel with the Rev. Bill BOWDEN, the Rev. L.F. GASSAWAY and the Rev. Cayce PENTECOST officiating. Burial was at Walker’s Chapel Cemetery with Bowlin and Riggs in charge of arrangements. A retired railroad worker, Mr. BRADBURY was a member of the West PariS Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Minnie Raney BRADBURY; three sons, Bennie W. and Rob Rhea BRADBURY of Paris, and Bobby Gean BRADBURY of Nashville; three brothers, Lee and Alpheus BRADBURY of Dresden and Roscoe BRADBURY of Lansing, Mich, and a sister Mrs. Casey ESKRIDGE of Lansing, Michigan. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
JAMES A. BRADBURY born Aug 21, 1881 died 6-10-1960. James A. BRADBURY died Saturday morning, June 10, at his home on the Dresden Highway. He was 79. Mr. BRADBURY was born August 21, 1881, the son of Brad BRADBURY and Caroline Porch BRADBURY. He was a partner in City Dry Cleaners and was a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mis. Mollie Carlton BRADBURY; two sons, J.R. BRADBURY and Harold BRADBURY of Dresden; one daughter, Mrs. Warner STEPHENSON of Memphis; one brother, Herbert BRADBURY of Jackson; and one sister, Mrs. Evie ABBOTT of St. Louis. Services were held Sunday at the Dresden Church of Christ with Bill ROSS and John UNDERWOOD officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery with Bowlin Mortuary of Dresden in charge. Pallbearers were Lloyd REAVIS Jr., Tom REAGAN, Bill BUCKLEY, L.D. GLISSON, A.J. DUNLAP and T.R. ALEXANDER. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
LUCY PETTY VINSON BRADBURY Lucy PETTY was born July 1, 1866, died April 11, 1941, making her stay on earth 74 years, 9 months, and 10 days. She was married to John VINSON, October 29, 1882. To this union was born four children: Mrs. Jim DARNELL, Dresden; Mrs. Walter DODSON, Ft Worth, Tx, and Johnnie VINSON of Memphis. Mr. VINSON passed away April 3, 1892. In June of 1893 she was married to Mr. William BRADBURY, who departed this life in 1914. They were blessed with six children: Lee, Dresden; Roscoe, Lansing, Mich., Gilbert, Paris; Mrs. Casie ESKRIDGE, Lansing, Mich., and Alpheus, Dresden. There are three step-children; Mrs. Georgia POWERS, Nashville; Mrs. Bruce WEATHERFORD, Dresden; and Grant BRADBURY, Clarksville. She has twenty grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Willie CLARK of Paducah, Ky., and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the General Baptist Church at Siloam and lived a consecrated member until death. She also was a good neighbor and friend. Funeral services were conducted Saturday from Siloam Baptist Church by per pastor, Elder A.D. SURRATT and Elder J.L. THOMAS. Burial was in the Bradbury Cemetery under the direction of Bowlin and Riggs. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
JOHN WESLEY BRADBURY, Senior Born Jan 28, 1853 – Died 1934 Mr. J.W. BRADBURY, 81, passed away Sunday at his home near Dresden. The aged man had been feeble for about a year and seriously sick for some days prior to his death, which was due to a kidney ailment. The deceased, a most popular citizen, is survived by his companion and ten children: Daniel, Richard, Stephen, Jodie, Rufus, Mrs. Maude DARNELL, Mrs. Eva SCOTT, Mrs. Catherine WHITE, Mrs. Eula WATSON, and Mrs. Lera DAVIS. Burial was Tuesday at the Bradbury Cemetery, with services by Rev. REEVES. Winstead, Jones and Bowlin Bros. were in charge. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
RENA BELL HATHCOAT BRADBURY 12 April, 1965. Mrs. Rena Bell BRADBURY, wife of Richard BRADBURY, died April 12 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilma TEAGUE. She had been ill for some time. She was 81. Services were held at the Corinth Baptist Church where she was a member. The pastor, Rev. Robert WALL of Fulton, assisted by Rev. Cayce PENTECOST of Dresden, officiated. Burial was in the Bradbury Cemetery 3 miles from Dresden with Bowlin Funeral Home in charge. Grandsons were pallbearers. She was the daughter of Thomas JEFFERSON and Arlena Mattox HATHCOAT. She was born in Lincoln Co,Tn, Dec. 8, 1884. She moved to this county with her parents. In 1903 she was married to Mr. BRADBURY and they continued to live in the county. They have lived in or near Sharon for a long time with M/M Mayo TEAGUE since May of 1964. She leaves 3 sons: Claudie BRADBURY of Rives; Hollis BRADBURY of Camden; Thomas BRADBURY of Gleason; 2 daughters, Effie Mae-Mrs. U.S. VANCLEAVE of Martin; and Mrs. TEAGUE; 1 brother, Jodie HATHCOAT of Sharon, 3 sisters, Mrs. Mattie BRADBURY of Dresden; Mrs. Lizzie BRADBURY and Mrs. Annie HIGHFILL of Como; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
GEORGE R. BRASFIELD March 11, 1881 DRESDEN DEMOCRAT — George R. BRASFIELD died at his residence near this place on the morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville county, NorthCarolina, the 19th of February 1823. His father, Caleb BRASFIELD, settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then being but a child. During the last thirty -five years, Geo. BRASFIELD has resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before he had reached the years of manhood. The large assembly of friends, acquaintances and mourning kindred who attended his funeral attested alike, the general high esteem in which he was he, and the wide-spread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality to the man, and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active business career. Commencing life without fortune, family influence, or educational advantages, he secured and maintained the highest social success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of great energy, patience, sound judgement and honorable conduct. His whole career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, “whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well”. He believed that every man was created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on industry, economy, and will. He was ever among the foremost in whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in faithfulness or constancy to his friends , or withheld from those he loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic virtues were marked features of his life, hence until the failure of his health many years ago, he was an unrivaled social and political power. There is not an old Whig in this county, who can ever forget the unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor opportunities. If George R. BRASFIELD had done nothing else but to verify the adage, ‘Where there is a will there is a way’ he would deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory of all his surviving friends. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
Miss BROOKSIE CAPPS- A Bud Plucked from God’s Garden of Flowers as Pure as the Lily of Valley Miss Brooksie CAPPS, nineteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mallie CAPPS, living west of town, died early Saturday morning. She had been a patient sufferer from rheumatism and dropsy for a long while, and bore her burden with the fortitude of one sustained by the grace of the Lord and Savior.Miss Brooksie was one of the most popular young ladies in Weakley County. Possessed with a kind and lovable disposition she scattered sunshine wherever she went and made friends of all who met her. She attended the TRAINING SCHOOL in Greenfield and was regarded by the pupils as one of their brightest and most cherished classmates, and was held in high esteem by all the teachers. But the grim reaper is no respecter of persons and when death claimed Brooksie CAPPS a bud was plucked from Gods garden of flowers as pure as the lilly of the valley.Interment took place Sunday morning at Highland Cemetery, Rev GARDNER and Elder ROSS performing the funeral rites. Mr. J.B. MULLINS paid a high tribute to this noble young lady who was formerly a member of his Sunday School class and was also a member of the Christian Church.All three of the gentlemen who spoke emphasized the fact that Brooksie and led a noble Christian life, one which the young folks, both girls and boys, could well afford to emulate.The floral offerings were many and beautiful. A selected choir sang several sacred hymns as hosts of friends filed past the open coffin to take a farewell look at the face of one so dear to them. To the bereaved parents and relatives THE TIMES extends sincere sympathy in this dark hour. We know their loss is hard to bear, but those who have faith in Almighty God need have no fear. Though the still form rests beneath the little mound in Highland Cemetery the soul has took its flight to a happier, brighter home, where pain and sorrow are not known. May she rest in peace, and my God comfort and strengthen those left behind is our earnest prayer.
IN MEMORY OF BROOKSIE CAPPS Brooksie has gone home to God, Dear gentle, patient, noble girl that she was, is gone. She went away without a murmur or complaint, there were no traces of her cares, her suffering’s and fatigues, she bore it all so nobly. Of all the many weeks she was sick, she never complained that she was tired of her bed, nor that things were not just as she would have them. It seems to me no brighter jewel has ever entered the pearly gates of heaven. She had a happy, cheerful disposition, a smile for everybody; to old and young and rich and poor alike she was kind and gentle. Many a time have I seen the faces of the old and careworn brighten and look up as she entered the door; she carried sunshine wherever she went. She was a devoted daughter, a loving true sister and the boon companion of her dear old Grandfather and Grandmother. Oh how they will miss her! Her greatest delight was to go and help Grandmother get ready for company. She thought no one had a Grandfather like hers. But alas. She is gone. As we looked upon her Sunday, she seemed a creature fresh from the hand of God, and waiting for the breathe of life, not one who had lived and suffered death.
“Gone home to God! Dear one, gone home
No more earth’s fallow ground to roam,
No more life’s bliss or woe to share,
Transplanted to a purer air,
The rose and bud that here was ours,
Now blooms in heaven’s celestial bowers,
Gone home to God!
Gone home and yet,
Our tears for thee shall flow no more,
But with a faith born of our grief,
We at the cross will seek, relief,
That as we bend above the tomb,
Resigned may say, Thy will be done.”
She was born July 7, 1894, died August 30th, 1913. 19 years, 1 month and 23 days on earth, but oh how short it seems to us now, just blooming into young womanhood and fair as a rose bud, but the angel band will throw wide the pearly gates and exclaim, “Welcome home, Brooksie.”by one who loved her
CARD OF THANKS. With grateful hearts and bowed heads we tender our most sincere thanks to each and all of our dear friends who came to cheer and brighten the last days of our dear Brooksie. May God bless each one of you is our prayer. M.W. and Mallie CAPPS and Family This obit was provided by Sylvia Banks – it was in her Mother’s bible since 1913. Notes: M. W. CAPPS was her grandfather, Wilson Malachi Capps. Her grandmother was Mary Caroline KEMP. Mallie CAPPS was her father, Malachi W. “Mallie” Capps. Her mother was Emma VADEN. Known siblings were brothers Fred CAPPS and John “Johnny” CAPPS and sister, Wilsie CAPPS, who married James B. MANESS, son of James Mark Brown MANESS and Lillie Etter OVERTON. Johnny Capps m. Laverne OLIVER, dau of Albert M. OLIVER and Mary E. “Clara Beth” WILLIAMS. – their children were Billie W. Capps, Don Capps and unknown son. Clara Beth Williams was the dau James Carland WILLIAMS and Milly J. CAMPBELL who was dau of George Washington CAMPBELL and Elizabeth PATTERSON. MaryCarol
BRINKLEY RILEY CARAWAY 16 April 1908 – Dresden Enterprise B. R. Caraway was born October 1, 1827, in Wilson, county, Tenn.; died April 14, 1908. He lived in Middle Tennessee until about 1852, when he moved to Weakley county, near Martin, with his father and mother. He was married to the widow Hutcherson October 14, 1852. To this union was born five children, of whom three are living, as follows: Eliza Richmon, Met Ross, Bettie Allen. She had one child, Asa Hutcherson, before she was married to Mr. Caraway. She died January 6, 1859. He was then married to S. V. Milborn, August 1, 1859, his present wife, no children having been born to them. He profess religion about 1890. He never joined any church, but believed in Holiness.” (The date for Isabella’s death must be wrong since she was in the 1860 Census of Weakley Co.) Submitted by Sharon Humes
BRINKLEY RILEY CARAWAY #2 Gleason, Tennessee. Uncle Brink Caraway died at his home north of Dresden Tuesday morning at 1 o’clock at the advanced age of eight-one years. He has been in bad health for many months, being unable to walk without the aid of crutches, and for the last several months has been in a serious condition with rheumatism. Some days ago he was en route home from Martin, when taken critically ill on the road. He was taken home and gradually grew worse. Mr. Caraway was an old-time tanner, having learned the trade at the Blakemore tan-yard in Dresden when a young man, and it is said of him that he was the best tanner in the whole country. He was twice married, and his body was interred at Hopewell, near Gleason, on Wednesday by the side of his first wife. Submitted by Sharon Humes
SALIE CARAWAY Dresden Enterprise – 17 July 1914 Mrs. Sallie Caraway was born in Halifax county, Va., in the year 1828, Nov.1; died June 15, 1914; age eight-four years, seven months and fifteen days. She first married a Mr. Wilmoth, who died in eleven months, after which she married Brink Caraway and raised three step children. Her husband preceded her to the grave six years ago. Her maiden name was Barlow. She professed religion several years ago and joined the church at Walker’s Chapel, of which she lived a consistent member until last year, when she moved her membership to McClain’s Chapel. She lived an exemplary Christian life. She was a good step-mother, strong in her convictions for right, faithful to her friends until God saw fit to take her home. We should all try to live so that when we are called to go we can hear the Master say to us, as we believe he had said to her “Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou in the joys of thy Lord.” Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. J. Simmons at Walker’s Chapel, Monday, June 15, 1914. Submitted by Sharon Humes
ANN ELIZA CARAWAY RICHMOND 20 Sep 1918-Dresden Enterprise Death of Mrs. Richmond Information reaches here of the death last week of Mrs. Eliza Richmond, at her home near Wingo, Ky. The deceased was a daughter of the late Brink Caraway, the old tanner, She was born and reared just north of Dresden and was about 65 years of age. Submitted by Sharon Humes
Mack CARLTON This is the obituary for Mack Carlton, son of William and Catherine Right Grooms Carlton from the Dresden EnterpriOn June 15, 1914, Mack Carlton took typhoid fever. He lay between life and death until July 14. He would get better and then worse. During this long illness he was cared for as well as loving friends could. Mack was born July 18, 1893, being twenty years, eleven months and twenty six days old. He was married May 28, 1914 to Miss Edna Witherspoon. Mack was always a good boy and a boy who I liked to meet. If he had an enemy I have never heard of it. He was never heard to say an unkind word of anyone. He was never heard to utter a curse word in his whole life. He never knew the taste of whiskey until the day before his death. When he got sick, he expressed himself that he was not afraid to die. He remained in his right mind almost to the last. He called all his relatives and friends around him and bid them goodbye. He leaves a wife, father and mother (Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Carlton) and two brothers and two sisters. His remains were laid to rest at Meridian in the presence of a large crowd. Rev. J. C. Ross conducting the funeral service. His illness was the most pathetic scene I ever witnessed. He asked the doctor the night before he died was there any chance for his recovery. The doctor told him it was doubtful. This did not frighten Mack in the least. He then called his friends around him. He bid all to live a better life and meet him in heaven.His mother asked him once was he alone and he told her no. He could not see them, but he could hear them. The last words he spoke were “goodbye, papa,” then he expired quietly. It was heart-rending for his young wife to give him up so soon. I extend my greatest sympathy to one and all his relatives. Written Roy Whicker Submitted by Martha Smith
TOM COATS The Greenfield Gazette COATS Thursday, June 18, 1931 Tom Coats, age 70 years, died at his home here Tuesday, June 16th. Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, June 17th, conducted by Rev. O.A. Gardner, assisted by Eld.J.C. Ross in the presence of a large assemblage of sorrowing relatives and friends. Interment was made in Patterson cemetery. Mr. Coats was one of our most prominent citizens. He has been a resident of Greenfield for many years, prominent in business circles, had served as city councilman for a number of years, member of school board and was very active in the affairs of the city. For years he had been engaged in the timber business, but of late had been devoting his time to farming. His sudden death was a shock to the community and all extent sympathy. He is survived by his wife, one son, E. M. Coats, one daughter, Mrs.T.W. Cannon, besides a host of other relatives and friends Funeral arrangements in charge of the Greenfield Undertaking Co. Submitted by Jerry Cannon
Mrs. ELIZABETH COOPER 28 March 1952 Dresden Enterprise Mrs. Elizabeth COOPER Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) COOPER, 79, died at her home in Dresden Thursday night, March 20, after suffering a stroke Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the McClain Chapel Church, with Rev. A. M. WILSON officiating. Grandsons acting as pallbearers. Survivors include two sons, Walter and Fred of Dresden; 5 daughters, Mrs. Lula FISHER, of Detroit; Mrs. Ruby INSCO, Mrs. Beulah WESTBROOK of Dresden; Mrs. Lela MYRICK of New Albany, Miss., and Mrs. Rosa TUCK of Martin; two brothers, Tom and Clevland MYRICK; two sisters, Mrs. Martha GOODMAN and Mrs. Myrtle DINWIDDIE, all of Kennett, Mo. She also leaves 29 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Her husband E. S. COOPER, preceded her in death in 1940. Doug Murphy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ann Westbrook Radcliff
EPHERM SANDFORD COOPER. Sandford COOPER Passes; Long Illness Epherm Sandford COOPER was born in Gibson county, June 28, 1871; departed this life Nov. 20, 1941, making his stay on earth 70 years, 4 months and 22 days. He was married to Nancy Elizabeth MYRICK on Feb. 25, 1892. This union was blessed with 11 children – six boys and five daughters, but two of the boys passed on several years ago. Frank died while away fighting for his country and Ed died from being hurt in car wreck. He leaves his companion, with whom had lived for nearly 50 years. Mr. COOPER leaves 9 children, namely: Jasper, Fred, Walter, Rosa, Beulah, Ruby, Lula, and Lela, of New Albany, Miss., and Albert of Trenton. He also leaves 28 grand children and seven great-grand children, and three brothers, John, James and Gentry, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his going. He had been a member of McClain Chapel church for 20 years and was ever faithful to any and all duties that he could perform. Mr. COOPER was a man who always tried to look on the bright side of life and could always be depended on to do what ever he agreed to do. He made his word his bond. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; from henceforth, yea, sayeth the spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.” May we so live that when to us death shall come, that we may be prepared to enter that home where no good-byes will be said, but where we can ever dwell with the redeemed in the home where Jesus said, “Let not your hearts be troubled; ye believe in God, believe in me; for in my Father’s house are many mansions,” where there will be no more pain or suffering and God will wipe away all tears from our eyes and death will be no more. Services were held at McClain’s Chapel on Saturday by Rev. J. L. THOMAS and Rev. Bryant BISHOP. Interment in nearby cemetery, with Winstead & Murphy directing. Ann Westbrook Radcliff
ROY COX Dresden Enterprise June 26 1936 COX DESERVING YOUNG FARMER ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS Roy COX 25 of near Palmersville, succumbed to a lung trouble on Thursday of last week at his home following a lingering illness. The deceased was a deserving young farmer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox, of near Palmersville. Funeral services were conducted Friday from Olive Branch by Revs. Cayce Pentecost and Alton Farmer. Surviving are his companion and one son. Submitted by Susan and kenneth COX
CARMAN COX. Excerpt from Ore Springs Dresden Enterprise March 1939 COX Death has again visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox and claimed as it victim another son, Carman, who was born Dec. (, 1913, died Feb. 26, 1939, age 25 years, 2months, 17 days. He had been asufferer for some time with that dreadful disease, T.B., but bore his suffering with patience and fortitude, hopeful to the end of getting well. Everything that loving hands could do was done, but death could not be stayed. Several times during his sickness he expressed his faith in God and gave assurance of the hope of a better life in the great beyond, saying that he was not afraid to die, but dreaded the sting of death. He was a hard working, industrious and a noble young man, and it seems so hard for him to be struck down in young manhood, but his life’s work was finished and he is now resting from his labors and sleeping that long, peaceful sleep that has its awakening in that in that celestial city of the redeemed. He leaves father, mother, one sister, three brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his going. Precious is his memory! Funeral services were held at Olive Branch by Rev. Raines of Cottage Grove and W.A. Farmer of Gleason. Burial in nearby cemetery. Submitted by Susan and kenneth COX
J.C. COX Excerpt from Ore Springs Dresden Enterprise July 10, 1939 J.C. COX CLAIMED BY DEATH IN EARLY LIFE Death has again visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox and claimed as its victim their eldest son. J.C., who was born April 2 1909, dying July 5, 1939; aged 30 years two months three days. He professed his faith in Christ several years ago during a revival meeting at Jolly Springs and has since lived a faithful Christian life. He was a quiet, energetic young man, obedient to his parents, staying close at home and helping support his father’s family. He was a victim of that great plague T.B. of the throat and lungs. Precious are the memories of his noble traits of character and the quiet live lived, and happy in the thought that he has paid the and is now resting from his labors and the sadness and disappointments of this life and that perfect day that is prepared for the redeemed of God, and then ask, “OH death, where is thy sting? Oh, grave, where is thy victory? Funeral services were held at Olive Branch by Revs. E.B. Raines and W.A. Farmer, burial at the near by cemetery. Submitted by Susan and kenneth COX
MARY and NORA COX. Excerpt from Ore Springs Dresden Enterprise Feb. 14 1941 COX One of the most heart rending, pathetic scenes I ever witnessed was at the home of Walter cox on last Saturday, when the lifeless forms of his daughter, Mary, and his dearly devoted wife, Nora, were carried away for burial. It seems that the hand of destiny has been heavily laid on Walter for a long time. In the past four years he has lost five of his family and himself is in very poor health, but he still carries on, and with the help of the Lord and his many friends who have so faithfully stood by him, he will be able to go on and finish his life’s work. Mary, daughter of Walter and Nora Cox, was born April 28, 1922: died Feb. 7, 1941 age 18 years, 9 months, 9 days. She was a victim of T.B., but bore her afflictions with patience and fortitude. She was a sweet, Christian girl, of noble traits of character and her friends were many. Nora, daughter of Marion and Ada Jones, was born Dec. 24, 1886, died Feb 7, 1941 age 54 years, 1 month, 13 days. She was married to Walter Cox, Nov. 26, 1905. To this union were born eight children: six sons–J.C., Roy, Henry, Carmen, Raymond and McBride, two daughters, Edith and Mary, all of them have preceded her in death except Raymond and McBride. Mary died just a few hours before her mother. Nora was converted in early life and united with the Jolly Spring Baptist church, later moving her membership to Olive Branch Methodist church, where she lived a consecrated Christian until death. She leaves a heart-broken and devoted companion, two sons, one sister, a host of near relatives and friends to mourn her going. Many have been the long, sleepless night she watched over and cared for her loved ones. For the past six years she has cared for her aged parents in their last sickness and death. Then T.B. invaded her home and claimed for victims four of her children. She never complained, met ever one with a smile and struggled on with her great sorrow and grief. She had been a constant attendant at the bedside of her daughter, Mary , who had been bedfast since last June, and did everything that a loving mother could do to ease her pain and comfort her, until her health just recently gave way and death could not be stayed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Walter and the loved ones in this great loss and sad bereavement. Burial at Olive Branch, with services conducted by Revs. Farris of Cottage Grove, J.F.Powers of Como and W.A. Farmer of Mason Hall. Submitted by Susan and kenneth COX
RAYMOIND COX. Excerpt Ore Springs Dresden Enterprise August 17, 1942 Passing of Raymond Cox Deeply Deplored Raymond, son of Walter and Nora Cox, was born April 21, 1917, died Aug. 14 1942; aged 25 years, three, months, 23 days. He was married to Miss Virginia Wimberly Oct. 27, 1940, who was much devoted to him, giving him comfort and cheer and ever at his bed side administering to hes every need. He professed faith in Christ in 1939 and united with the Baptist church at New Boston, where he lived a faithful christian member until death. He was an upright, industrious, hard working young man, a good manager and provided well for his family. He was a victim of that great white plague, T.B. that has already claimed three of his brothers and one sister in the last six years. Funeral services held at Olive Branch by Rev. W.A. Farmer of Mason Hall. Burial in nearby cemetery. Submitted by Kenneth and Susan Cox
WALTER DOUGLAS COX Excerpt Ore Springs Dresden Enterprise Friday, July 5 1946 COX Long Illness Fatal to Mr. Walter Douglas Cox, born May 1 1881 departed this life, July 1, 1946 at the age of 65 year and two months. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 15 years at Eagle Hill Schoolhouse and was of the Methodist belief, but never united with any church. Mr. Cox was married to Miss Nora Jones, November 1905. To this union were born eight children, 2 daughters: Edith and Mary: and six sons, J.C., Roy, Carmon, Raymond, McBride and Paul, all of which, except McBride together with his wife have preceded him in death, 6 of them in the past 10 years. Surely he was a man of much sorrow and trouble but bore it all with patience and fortitude, always cheerful even unto death. He has been afflicted for sometime with that dreaded disease, TB, that proved so fateful to all his family. He was making his home with his sister, Mrs. Erin Powers, at Como, who had done everything that kind loving hands could do for his comfort. He had many friends and made his word his bond. Funeral services were conducted at Olive Branch Tuesday by Rev. W.A. Farmer of Whiteville, Tenn. Ridgeway and Milligen of Dover in charge. Submitted by Kenneth and Susan Cox
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