Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 22, 1934:

"M.A. Stratton---M.A. Stratton, 82, died Tuesday morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Sara Watkins, near Madisonville. Funeral services were held
this morning (Wednesday) at 10 o'clock, at Tellico Church on Ball Play, the
Rev. B.H. Greene, pastor of the Madisonville M.E. Church South,
 officiating."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 21, 1928, Page 2:

"Seen And Heard---If you never have been to the home of Dr. E.J. Foute,
Niles Ferry, on the Little Tennessee River, and been the recipient of the
hospitality of the Doctor and his gracious wife, you have indeed missed a
rare treat. It was our pleasure to have been guests there a few Sunday since
and to have remained there until Monday. The ancient brick mansion around
which centers the Tahlequah Farms, where for years Dr. Foute has bred and
raised the finest Shorthorns in the South, is one of historic interest. But
the outstanding feature of our visit, the Missus and myself, was the
reception by the hostess who has that rare tact of making guests feel
perfectly at home, and feeling welcome; without ostentation or display. But
what else might one expect from a sister of the late Reuben L. Cates, of Dr.
Ben Cates and Mrs. John M. Clark?

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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 24, 1932:

"Interesting News From Route Six---Miss. Hannah Nicholson, an aged lady died
at the County Home on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1932. She had been an orphan since
her childhood days. All her relatives died many years ago. She had many
friends, and could gotten a good home among them, but she chose to make her
home at the County House, where she has been an inmate for many years. She
was a woman of intelligence and refinement, industrious, quiet and gentle in
manner. She was buried in Christianburg Cemetery."

---Georgia A. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 25, 1932:

"Interesting News From Route Six---Somewhere on the line between North
Carolina and South Carolina there was born in 1800 to Richard Barre and wife,
a little daughter whom they named Judith Ladd Barre. When Judith was nearing
her 12th year he father died. An old gentleman named Sullivan lived near them
and Mr. Sullivan's wife died about the same time that Richard Barre died.
Mr. Sullivan was left a widower with about a dozen motherless children 
and he was not blessed with much of this world's goods. Mrs. Barre was
sorry for the Sullivan children so she married their father. Mrs. Barre had 
about a dozen children of her own, but some of them were grown. When
Mr. Sullivan and Mrs. Barre were married each had a daughter twelve
years old, and those two twelve year old girls were so very angry about
the marriage of the old folks that they both left home. I do not know where
the Sullivan girl made her home after leaving her mother, but I suppose
that she came to Knoxville and lived there. The Barre girl had a grown
brother living at Knoxville and she came there and made her home with him.
She worked in Hudiburg's Millinery Store in Knoxville. A Knoxville boy,
John Morrow, was a soldier in the War of 1812. John had a brother named
James Morrow and James asked the Barre girl to marry him, but she told
him no, as she did not love him well enough to marry him; and James said:
"Judith, I love only you, but as you have refused me, I shall never marry."
When the War of 1812 was over John Morrow returned to his home at
Knoxville and at once fell in love with Judith Barre and they were married in
1818 and lived at Knoxville until 1831 when they moved to Madisonville. Their
oldest daughter, Jane Morrow, was twelve years old when her parents moved
to Madisonville. 
John Morrow died at Chattahoochee, Alabama, in 1845, and is buried there.
Judith, his wife, died at Dancing Branch, Monroe County, in 1884, and is
buried at Madisonville. Judith Ladd Barre Morrow, were the parents of my
own mother, Jane Morrow Stakely. More than sixty years ago my grandmother 
Morrow taught me this song:

"It chanced to be a High Holiday,
And the children all got leave to play,
They all went out to yon church yard
To play some pretty plays;

The first that came out was little Sir Hugh,
The fairest amongst them all,
The next that came out was the Jew's daughter,
Whereon him she did fall;
Fall, whereon him she did fall.
She led him up and down the street,
She led him back again,
She stuck a little penknife close to his heart,
And threw him in a well;
Well, and threw him in the well.
The day passed by and the night came on,
And the children all went home,
Every mother got her son,
Little Hugh, his mother got none;
None, little Hugh, his mother got none.
She walked up and down the street,
She walked back again,
With a little bushy rod all in her hand,
Still saying she'd whip him home;
Home, still saying she'd whip him home.
She walked up and down the street,
She walked back again,
She went till she came to the broad drawn well,
That was fifty fathoms deep;
Deep, that was fifty fathoms deep.
Saying little Sir Hugh, if you be here,
Where the Lord forbid you to be,
Pray, speak one word to your mother, dear,
For she is both wearied and weak;
Weak, for she is both wearied and weak.
Speak one word to your mother dear,
When I am so full of pain,
With a little penknife stuck close to my heart,
Where the Jew's daughter has me slain,
Slain, where the Jew's daughter has me slain."

Grandmother Morrow had a brother named Greenberry Green Barre, who
was murdered, and the night after his death she asked some young man
to play the violin, and to chase away sorrow she said she danced all that
night to the music of the violin and said at the time, "I shall never dance
again while I live." And she faithfully kept her word, and never danced
anymore.
 Georgia A. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 6, 1937:

"Martha Jane Sanders, seventy-two years of age died at the home of her
granddaughter, Mrs. Gladys Hensley, on December 19, 1936.

Surviving are five sons, four daughters, two brothers and two sisters: Mrs.
L.S. Gloss, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Charles Britton, Mrs. Charles Young
and Mrs. Herlie Wear, of LaFollette, Tenn.; W.E. Sanders, of Etowah, Tenn.;
Clarence Sanders, of LaFollette, Tenn.; W.E. Sanders, of Knoxville; L.B.
Sanders, of Knoxville; J.A. Sanders, of Bell Town; Ike Taylor, of Knoxville;
Lybern Taylor and Annie Taylor, of Texas, and Daisy Currionton, of
Knoxville.

At the age of fifteen she was united in marriage to David Sanders, who
preceded her in death by fourteen years. She professed faith in Christ and
has been a faithful member of the Oak Grove Friends Church for several
years. Her faith in God was as simple and beautiful as that of a little
child. She never doubted the goodness of God. She never grew weary of life.
She talked frequently before her death of the things she would soon enjoy in
the mansions of God. We feel that when the tired hands of grandmother ceased
to move and the weary and worn life ebbed out, that her pure and beautiful
soul went to God.

The pallbearers were Messrs. Jesse Prince, Claude Greene, Fred Hensley,
Lester Sanders and Earl Brunner.

She was laid away in the Oak Grove Cemetery beneath a mound of flowers to
wait her Savior's calling." ---Mrs. Lester Sanders.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 6, 1929:

"Wiley Britton---Wiley Britton, who on Sunday night, Jan. 27th, 1929, at the age of
70 years, 3 months and 23 days, slipped away to the great beyond, was born in this
county Oct. 4th, 1858, and spent his boyhood and young manhood near the scenes
of his birth. On March 18, 1866, he was married to Nancy Roberts, who at present,
on her sick bed survives him. To this union were born six sons and two daughters.
Two sons and one daughter having passed away in infancy. The widow, one
daughter, Mrs. Mary Roberts, of Akron, Ohio; four sons, Albert, of Friendsville;
James, of Elberton, Wash,; Charles and Luther, of Ball Play and Tom, of Loudon;
two sisters, Tressie, of Ball Play and Mrs. Mary Bivens, of Tellico Plains.

Mr. Britton was converted about 25 years ago and joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church,
later taking his membership to Cane Creek Baptist Church. He was a man held in
good esteem in the community; a kind father, a loving companion, and a good neighbor.

The funeral service was held at the Ball Play Baptist Church Tuesday, Jan. 29th, Rev. J.
Edward Ransome, officiating."
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Madisonville Democrat, December 1, 1899:

"Death of Miss Caldwell---The sad news of the sudden death of Miss Mary Lou Caldwell
at her home near Union Springs, Ala., came to our town last week. Miss Caldwell, it will
be remembered, visited here during the past summer. She was a cousin of W.N. Magill,
the cashier of the bank here. She was also a school-mate of Misses Minnie Magill and
Mary Lizzie McCroskey, at College Park, Ga. She was an attractive young lady with many
accomplishments and won many friends during her stay here last summer. Her death was
caused by a relapse from typhoid fever. Her sad death brings sadness to her friends and
we extend to them deepest sympathies."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 3, 1929

"Tellico Plains Route One---Several from this community attended the funeral
of Mr. Riley Rhea at Tellico Plains Saturday. He died at Akron, Ohio, and
his body was brought home for burial. He leaves a host of relatives and
friends to mourn his departure. To know Riley was to love him. May God's
richest blessings rest on his companion and two sons."
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Monroe County Monitor, Friday, June 12, 1896:

"From Jalapa---Died June 7th of inflamation of the brain, a 3 year-old son
of George McDaniel. The remains were interred in Shady Grove Cemetery June
8th. The parents have the sympathy of the community."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 12, 1941:

"Social And Personal---The friends of Mr. Charlie Jones will regret to learn
of his death which occurred at Howard-Henderson Hospital one day last week."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 13, 1943:

"Late Senator Lee of Idaho is Eulogized---The late State Senator Worth S.
Lee of Idaho, a brother of Mrs. Harriett Harrison of Tellico Plains, was
eulogized on the floor of the Idaho State Senate during its meeting in
February by Senator Cannon, who said:

"Worth S. Lee was a member of this body in the 11th and 12th sessions, 1911
and 1913. He was born in Tellico Plains, Tenn., in 1877. He completed his
schooling and graduated from Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn.

He came to Idaho in 1897 and located at Mountain Home, where he was employed
by the Cook and Cummings Livestock Company; continued in their employ until
he purchased the outfit in about 1908. He continued actively in the
livestock business in Elmore County until the time of his passing. During
his lifetime he was active in the civic affairs of Elmore County and the
state, holding many important positions, social, charitable and municipal.
There was not one phase of the progress of Mountain Home, Elmore County and
the state of Idaho that he was not more or less identified with. Always
willing to do his bit, regardless of his personal interest. To my personal
knowledge, Worth Lee many times has in reality neglected his own personal
business to put over some drive for the benefit of his nation or state. His
broad experience gave him an understanding and appreciation of the problems
of the community. His loyalty to his state and nation can best be told by
his many positions and appointments made during trying times.

He was Elmore County food administrator, Liberty Loan chairman, Red Cross
chairman during the first World War.

His other activities were many and varied: President of the Idaho
Woolgrowers Association, member of the advisory board of Sawtooth and Boise
forests, president of Western Idaho Wool Marketing Association, member of
Taylor Grazing Board, director of National Wool Marketing Association,
president of the board of trustees of Mountain Home Schools, Elmore County
first district commissioner, president of the First National Bank of
Mountain Home, master of Elmore Lodge No. 30 A.F. & A.M., held a life
membership in the Order of Scottish Rite Masons, member of El Korah Order of
the Mystic Shrine, chairman of the United Service Organization.

We in Elmore County honor Worth S. Lee, an outstanding citizen of Idaho, a
man whose many deeds of kindness were never known to the outside world. He
passed away July 22, 1942.

We are proud to have had such a citizen. The spirit of his life will remain
an inspiration to the entire community. His was a life of achievement.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Helen S. Lee, one son, Worth Lee, Jr., and
a daughter, Helen Lee."

Following Senator Cannon's eulogy, the senate passed the following
resolution:

"Whereas, Worth S. Lee of Mountain Home, Elmore County, Idaho, has passed
beyond, at this time we pause to pay tribute to his memory. Senator Lee was
a man of fidelity and integrity and held dear in the affections of the
people of this state.

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that we express to his family our sincere
sorrow and deepest sympathy, and,

Be it further resolved, that this resolution be spread upon the Senate
Journal, together with the remarks of Senator Cannon, and that copies
thereof be sent by the secretary of the Senate to the family of Senator
 Lee."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 15, 1936:

"W.W. Lee---Funeral services for W.W. Lee, 77, were held from the Baptist
Church in Tellico Plains, Tuesday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev.
Ghormley, of Englewood, officiating. Burial followed in the Tellico Plains
Cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters and one son: Mrs. C.A. Scott, Miss. Jennie Lee
and Fred Lee, all of Tellico Plains.

Pallbearers were Maldon Lee, Charles Lee, Fred Lee, Jr., Walter Pate, Oscar
Henry and Meigh Hawk."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 8, 1936:

"Mrs. J.F. Morton---Funeral services for Mrs. J.F. Morton, were conducted
from the First Baptist Church Friday, July 3rd, with Rev. W.A. Carroll,
pastor, officiating. Interment followed in the City Cemetery.

Surviving are one daughter, and two sons; Mrs. Tom Gregory, of Alcoa;
Harrison Morton, of Sweetwater and Charlie Morton, of Madisonville.

Mrs. Morton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gregory, in Alcoa, where
she made her home, after an illness of several months."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 13, 1927:

"Local Items of Interest---We received a card Wednesday morning from Georgia
Stakely, stating that John R. Dailey, an old resident of Monroe County, died
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. He will give a complete write-up next week."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 19, 1945:

"Earnest Beaver Passes At Age of 36 Years---Funeral services for Mr. Earnest
Beaver were held at Center Church on Friday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Charlie
Kirkland officiating. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hazel Shaw Beaver; five
children, Oma Lee, Joyce, Ernestine, Elizabeth and Dorris Ann; his father,
Mr. Wesley Beaver, and stepmother; three sisters, Mrs. Mae Edington, Mrs.
Ruby Lowe and Mrs. Laura Harris. He was 36 years of age."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 26, 1945:

"Ernest Beaver's Life Was Lost in Auto Accident---Friends of Ernest L.
Beaver of Tellico Plains were shocked by his sudden death on Sept. 12 as the
result of an auto accident. Mr. Beaver was driving on the highway between
Tellico Plains and Madisonville, en-route to work, when his car left the
road and struck a fence post, throwing him from the car with such force that
his skull was crushed. Investigation showed that one of the front tires on
the car had blown out.

He was taken at once to Sweetwater Hospital, where he died two hours after
the accident.

Mr. Beaver is survived by his wife and five small children."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 11, 1940:

"Mrs. Mary Jenkins---As we go to press, news reaches us of the death of Mrs.
Mary Jenkins at her home near Vonore. She is survived by the following
children: Mrs. James L. Robinson, Vonore; Alva Jenkins, Greenback; Mrs.
Charles Giles and Phillip Jenkins, of Maryville. Also four sisters: Mrs.
W.W. Carson, Madisonville; Mrs. R.T. Harvey and Mrs. John Isbill, Vonore,
and Mrs. B.W. Birchfield of Elizabethton; two brothers, Rod Moser of Vonore
and Eugene Moser of Montana.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Corntassel Church on Thursday at 1
p.m. The body will be taken to Cloyd's Creek, in Blount County, to be laid
to rest by the side of her husband, James Jenkins, who died forty-one years
ago."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 8, 1941, Page 1:

"Obituary---The spirit of Mrs. Mary Jenkins has been bourne by an angel to
that haven of rest for the tired, weary, worn traveler, tried and true.

Mrs. Jenkins, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henry Moser, was born on
July 19, 1871. She was married to Jim Jenkins, who preceded her in death
years before. To this union were born four children. Being left a widow
early in life, while her youngest child was yet an infant, she managed
skillfully and nobly in rearing her family.

In the heyday of her life, and until well on in years, she was gay, prudent
and thrifty, contributing much to the happiness, moral stamina and
well-being of her kin, neighbors and friends. She was a member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Corntassel and an official in that church
for a number of years.

In the later years of her life she was stricken with a malady from which she
did not recover. Gradually growing weaker, she at length was forced to yield
to helplessness; yet in her suffering she never lost her balance, patience
nor courage. She died Dec. 11, 1940. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons, Alva and Phillip, and two
daughters, Mrs. Bess Robinson and Mrs. Esma Giles; many relatives and a host
of friends. To them there is a lovelight in the sky, a star of hope to guide
them safely on their way over there.

Written by an old friend who has known her since his childhood." ---J.B.
McCollum.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 8, 1940:

"Social And Personal---Funeral services for Mr. Tom Tallent were held Wednesday
morning at Hopewell Church, followed by interment in the cemetery there. Mr.
Tallent died Monday at the home of his son, Lum Tallent, in the Henderson 
settlement. He was over 93 years of age and had been in ill health for some time.
A more extended article will appear later."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 22, 1940:

"In Memory of Thomas H. Tallent---Thomas Henry Tallent was born Oct. 14, 1847,
and departed this life May 6, 1940, after several months' illness. His companion,
and three children, preceded him to the grave several years ago.

He is survived by eight children---five daughters, Mrs. G.G. Webb, Mrs. T.N. Webb,
Mrs. Mack White, Mrs. A.D. Webb and Mrs. H.L. Sloan; three sons, Ollie, Arthur
and Lynn; 54 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Hopewell Springs Church, of which he was a member,
Rev. J.E. Vaughn and Rev. Newt Patterson officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons:
Morris Sloan, Ray Tallent, Henry Webb, Troy Webb, Reed Tallent and Kenneth White.
His granddaughters were flower girls.

He was laid to rest to await the resurrection under a beautiful mound of flowers in the
Hopewell Church Cemetery.

"Life is real! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal;
 Dust thou art, to dust returnest'
Was not spoken of the soul."

Sorrow not, dear loved ones, as those who have no hope. He had too many friends
and loved ones gone on before him to linger longer with us. His suffering is all over;
his victory has been won. Think not of him as dead, but as living where happiness 
has just begun. Father is gone, and Mother too.

"So live that when thy summons comes
To join that innumerable throng
Which moves to that mysterious realm"
That Christ shall settle our account,
As He settled it for them."

----A Relative.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 4, 1938:

"Mrs. J.W. Thomasson was killed by a train as she crossed the tracks while
returning from the home of a neighbor, Saturday morning, at a crossing near
her home five miles from Madisonville.

Mrs. Thomasson's death came as a shock to the community, and the bereaved
ones have the sympathy of all in their grief.

She was 82 years of age. Survivors are two sons, A.A. Thomasson, former
county superintendent, and J.E. Thomasson of Bolivar, Mo.; and one brother,
R.H. Hicks, of Sanger, Texas.

The funeral particulars and a tribute to Mrs. Thomasson will be found in the
Route 2 News letter."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 31, 1938:

"In Memory of Mrs. J.W. Thomasson---In the passing from earth of this
esteemed Christian woman and church worker, a host of friends are saddened
and the church sustains a real loss. Her faithfulness to the church was an
inspiration to others. Her devotion was not a mere fanciful or theoretical
interpretation of the Christian life. She believed that faith was proven by
works. Her faithfulness and attendance upon the church were unusual. She was
devoted to her family and friends, and delighted to serve them in any way.

Her nieces, especially, will always cherish the memory of her devotions to
them. Many are the lives that were influenced for good by her wise counsel
and Christian example.

For years the doors of her home were open to ministers; the sick have often
felt the soothing touch of her hand. We never remember ever having had a
conversation with her, that we did not get strong food for thought. Many
years ago she came to our country store while we were taking the year's
inventory. She said that an inventory of one's life was of much more
importance. This we have never forgotten, and as each year nears its close
we wonder if we have more of good to our credit.

We have no doubt that, as the eighty-two milestones of her life rolled by,
her love for God and the advancement of His Kingdom grew deeper and broader,
until it was lost in the love of Heaven.

Sitting on the lawn, with a number of ladies, at her home, while her body
was peacefully resting within, we heard many words of praise and adoration
in regard to her useful life. One lady said to me, "Mrs. Thomasson doesn't
need any funeral; her life was a living testimony." She also said, "Years
ago, when I was young, she was my Sunday School teacher," and she talked of
how ardently she tried to implant in the minds of her class the things that
were lasting. The lady's hair had turned to silver, yet she still cherished
the good that was implanted in her life. Walking over the lawn, we saw much
of her handiwork, and could aptly apply this proverb: "She looketh well to
the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness."

A short time before she passed away she visited in my home, and in a
conversation she spoke of trying to protect the little birds around her
home.

On her lawn were huge trees with beautiful waving branches, a refuge for the
birds, and no doubt the singing of these birds cheered her through many
lonely hours. One can closely connect her life with that of our Savior, "who
bends to note a fallen sparrow."

Walking around her home to the front door, we felt a deep sense of sadness.
At this door ministers, relatives, friends and neighbors for more than
one-half century had been welcomed. Her sons had come year after year to
spend a while with mother.

We realized that her watch was ended, as all earthly vigils must. We said,
how lonely it will be, when the sons come home again; then seemingly we
heard the words of a song: "I knocked and knocked and nobody opened; I
called and I called and nobody answered." We feel that in her passing we
have lost a dear, dependable friend. We extend to her relatives, especially
the two sons, our deepest sympathy; yet we feel that they have been left a
goodly heritage---the remembrance of a godly mother. We bid them look beyond
this broken earthly home and get a deeper vision of that home eternal in the
 heavens. The home where, when we knock, our Savior opens; when we call, He
answers and bids us enter into that rest, where all the redeemed of earth
are enjoying the fullness of life.

"We cannot say, and we will not say
That she is dead; she is just away!
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand
She wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since she lingers there."
Ella Wilson Reynolds.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 26, 1942:

"Mrs. Margaret I. Ammons, widow of the late J.E. Ammons, died at her home
near Sweetwater last week. Mrs. Ammons was 65 years of age.

The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luther McCollister, in
Loudon. Funeral services were held at Second Baptist Church, burial in
Riverside Cemetery.

She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. D.B. Thornburg and Mrs. J.B. Morgan
of Chattanooga, Mrs. Luther McCollister of Loudon, Mrs. Raymond McCullough
of Philadelphia, Mrs. Tommie Martin and Miss. Ethel Ammons of Sweetwater;
one son, Ernest Ammons, of Sweetwater; three sisters, Mrs. Pete Young of
Harlan, Ky., Mrs. Will Morton of Cleveland and Mrs. Will Berry of
Sweetwater."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 12, 1944:

"Old Texas-Monroe Boy Is Reminiscent Again---A reminiscent mood has struck
me again, and I find myself meditating upon the lives of two men, both
friends of yesteryear in the hills of my native Tennessee. The lives of
these two men, to most who knew them, would be considered pole apart, and
yet, when viewed in the gospel mirror, they were not so very far apart after
all. One took the life of the other and served a term in the penitentiary,
afterward coming back to his native hills to have his own life taken by a
fellowman. I was intimately acquainted with both of these men. I have
reference to Guy Morton and Hick Rose. It is my pleasure to testify to the
inherent goodness in both, and to the deluded convictions of both.

When I speak of inherent goodness in Hick Rose, I expect frowns and jeers;
but the hearty approval of all who were intimately acquainted with him.
Beneath that heart of seeming stone, and that reckless spirit of defiance to
the laws of the land, there was a spirit of helpful cooperation and fair
play that, when warmed by a reciprocal love and friendship, glowed with
intense heat and sparkled with the most tender sympathy, and reminded me of
Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem:

"There's so much good in the worst of us
And so much bad in the best of us
That it hardly behooves any of us
To speak harm of the rest of us."

Hick Rose, to me, was a good man deluded by an ambiguous understanding of
individual liberty and possessed by a courage known to few men---a courage
of individualism so rugged as to defy competition. It is the same rugged
individualism, rightly directed, out of which have been carved the
axle-trees of the world.

Guy Morton was a good man whose ambiguous understanding of individual
liberty swung to the other extreme, and he also possessed a reckless courage
that was distinctive. Both of these good men had one key of life turned to
entirely too high a pitch. This lack of rhythm with the great eternal plan
caused a sudden change in the current of life for both of them, but who can
say that it was not so ordered by the divine Architect of our destiny?

Will it cause some to gasp in surprise when I say that I fully expect to
meet both of these men in the glory world and grasp the hand of both in
mutual fellowship? Believe it or not, I do. Do I have any scripture to
confirm this belief? Plenty. If any of my friends would like to have me cite
them, just write me and I will be glad to do so. We will not ask Editor
Hicks to give space for any scriptural discussion along this line, but I
will be glad to answer any questions propounded by my friends."

Dr. W.I. Ghormley

Cisco, Texas
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 21, 1927:

"Interesting News on Route Six---Another of my old time school mates has
passed out from time to eternity. John W. Gibson. He was buried last
Saturday at Notchey Creek. We cannot take anything with us when we cross
over the border-line between time and eternity, but while here we can make
the way easier for other feet to travel over life's rough
highway." ----Georgia A. Stakely.
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"News From Notchey Creek---We were very sorry to hear of the death of Mr.
John Gibson last week. He was buried here in the Notchey Creek Cemetery to
await the resurrection morn. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn
his loss, all of whom are, Mr. Elige Gibson, Mrs. Laura Stephens, Mrs. Ella
Arden, Mrs. Callie Ivens, Mr. Joe Gibson, Miss. Bertha Gibson, Mr. Henry
Gibson, Mrs. Ida Croft and two children that have been dead for some time,
Wesley and Frank. We all deeply sympathize with the relatives."
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"Local Items of Interest---John Gbson, aged about 70 years, died at his home
in this city Sunday morning. He suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago
from which he never recovered. Funeral services were conducted Monday by
Rev. W.G. Smiley, after which his remains were laid to rest in Notchey Creek
Graveyard."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 12, 1941:

"Social And Personal---News has been received of the death of Mr. Wade,
brother-in-law of Sheriff W.O. Brakebill. Mr. Wade passed away at the home
of his son, in Texas. His body was brought to his former home in Bristol and
interment was beside his wife, Mrs. Belle Brakebill Wade, whose death
occurred in May."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 14, 1943

"Rural Vale---Uncle Bob Miller, an old and respected citizen of this
locality, passed away Saturday. He had been suffering from a heart ailment
for some time and his death was nor surprise to the community. He was buried
Tuesday in the DeHart Cemetery at Holly Springs."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 20, 1940:

"Mrs. W.W. Lee---Mrs. Cornelia McMurray Lee was born May 28, 1863, and died
Nov. 5, 1940. She was the youngest daughter of the late Boyd and Jane Irwin
McMurray, of Chilhowee, Tenn.

She was married Dec. 4, 1884, to W.W. Lee, of Tellico Plains. Four children
were born to this union, a daughter who died in infancy, Fred Lee, Maymie
Lee Scott, and Jennie Lee. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Maldon,
Fred Link, Charles William and Sue Lee; Mrs. Ross Bryan and Mrs. Burcheil
Chumney; three great grandchildren, Mahlon Chumney and Kenneth and Bobby
June Lee, all of Tellico Plains; two brothers, B.A. McMurray, of Athens, and
John McMurray, of Whittier, Calif. Her husband preceded her in death three
years ago.

Funeral services were conducted at the Tellico Plains Methodist Church, of
which she was a member, Thursday afternoon by Rev. J. Monroe Ball, former
pastor of the church, assisted by the pastor, Rev. O.R. Tarwater. Burial was
in the Tellico Plains Cemetery.

Pallbearers were six nephews, Kara McMurray, Luke McMurray, Bruce Henry,
Winston Henry, Oscar Henry and Walter Pate.

Mrs. Lee had been in failing health for several years but her condition did
not become serious until about three months ago when she became ill and
gradually grew worse and on Nov. 5 she fell asleep to awaken in her other
Home where she has been laying up treasures during a long and useful life.

Her home was an abiding spot of happiness to her, and those who knew her in
the home circle felt the warmth of her kindness. She loved the little
affairs of everyday life that make lives bloom into sweetness and service.
Gentle in all her ways she knew the friendliness of little deeds and shed a
gracious influence over the lives of young and old. Lovable, dependable,
trustworthy, her kindness and tenderness knew no failing.

She was a strong and sustaining influence in the life and happiness of her
loved ones and though she is on earth no longer she will be a guiding and
comforting force to them in the days to come.

As the shadows lengthened and darkness fell her courage and faith knew no
faltering and she approached the other life with the same sublime faith and
trust that had been characteristic of her during a long lifetime. A life
that has known much of joy and much of sorrow. Today in the wonder and
shadow of death she may well be a lesson to all, for it may truly be said of
her that she gave no hurt to any soul nor left bitterness nor pain in any
heart.

Her loved ones mourn not as those who have no hope for we know she sleeps to
wake, and when the soul waketh the shadows flee.

May the earth rest lightly above her; may the flowers bloom over her resting
place, and the sunshine linger long and lovingly on her last narrow home.

"By the voyage long, she will be the dearer,
When after a while we shall greet her there,

Farther on where the tide is clearer,
Down the stream where the shores are fair."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 1, 1936:

"William Henley McGhee---Funeral services for William Henley (Bill) McGhee,
were held from the home Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Burial followed in the McGhee
Cemetery at Toqua.

Surviving are his mother and the following brothers and sisters; Joe McGhee,
Gene McGhee, Mrs. Robert McGhee and Mrs. Roy L. Davis."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 31, 1935:

"Mrs. Ella Moser Ervin---Funeral services for Ella Moser Ervin, 38, were
held from the Oak Grove Baptist Church Monday, at 11 a.m., with the Rev.
J.B. Tallent, of Sweetwater Baptist Church, officiating. Burial followed in
the church cemetery.

Mrs. Ervin had been ill for over a year. Surviving are husband, M. Ervin,
six daughters, Reba, Elizabeth, Gena, Lena, Ruth and Emodene Ervin, and one
son, Gordon Ervin; also her mother, Mrs. Ford Miller and three sisters, Mrs.
Willie Thompson, Mrs. Be Grayson and Miss. Ida Kate Moser; four brothers,
Henry and Roy Morgan and Hugh and Charles Moser.

Active pallbearers were Emory Keller, Fred Kirkland, Dave Moser, Fate
Philpott, Roscoe Russell, Earnest Thompson. Flower girls were: Frankie
Cassidy, Lillie Mae Anthony, Olovene Cooley, Maggie Smith, Mrs. Gubie
Blanton and Mrs. Mattie Mae Loomis. Kyker Funeral Parlor in charge of
arrangements."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 23, 1927:

"C.E. Weaver---Funeral services for C.E. Weaver were held Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the home near Madisonville. The services were conducted by
Rev. Smiley. Interment was in the cemetery here.

Mr. Weaver was born June 19, 1851. His death occurred Saturday evening at
9:30, following a stroke of paralysis.

Mr. Weaver had lived in this county most of his life. He was a farmer."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 13, 1927:

"C.E. Weaver---On the night of March 19, 1927, the relentless angel of death
entered into the home of Mr. And Mrs. C.M. Pack and ended the happy earthly
life of Mrs. Pack's father, Mr. C.E. Weaver. He was born June 19, 1851; died
March 19, 1927, being 75 years, and 9 months of age.

His illness was of but a few days duration. Everything that loving hands
could do was done to detain him, but his mission on earth was done. God, in
His great love saw fit to call him home to his loving companion, who
out-stepped him in the lane of life several years and other loved ones. But
he is just sleeping peacefully, quietly, never to weep, never to awake until
Christ comes to call him from the tomb.

Mr. Weaver professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined the M.E.
Church, South, where he lived a true and faithful life until God called him
home.

He leaves to mourn his death four daughters, Mrs. C.M. Pack, of
Madisonville, Tenn.; Mrs. R.B. Rymer, of Ducktown, Tenn.; Mrs. J.B.
McEntire, of Eton, Ga., and Mrs. S.A. Clark, of Chautauqua; three sons, Mr.
F.A. Weaver, of Darlington, Md.; Mr. Edd Weaver of Blue Ridge Summitt, Pa.,
and Mr. H.L. Weaver, of Charmian, Pa.

Children do not weep for father, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. He is
another jewel over there, just waiting at the gates of glory to meet you
again, where parting will be no more. It is a great consolation to know that
we will see him again bye and bye. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Pack, conducted
by Rev. W.G. Smiley. His remains were followed to the cemetery at
Madisonville by a host of relatives and friends. There he will await the
resurrection of the just, when the dead shall come forth to meet Him who
said, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and other relatives in their
dark hours of sorrow." ---A friend, Fannie Belcher.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 25, 1925:

"R.L. Manis, one of the best known citizens of Monroe County, died at his
home on Notchey Creek Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.

He has left to mourn his death a widow, eight daughters and two sons. The
children are Mrs. Mae Dailey, Etowah; Mrs. N.E. Burleson, Knoxville; Mrs.
Anna Smith, Mrs. Ira Watson, and Pauline, Eva, Lena, Lona and Kenneth
and Claud Manis, all of Madisonville.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock by Rev. Smiley and his remains were laid to rest in the Notchey
Creek Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 1, 1925:

"Interesting News From Route Six---R.L. Manis, gentleman, neighbor, friend,
has quit the walk of life in this world to abide near God's throne forevermore.
Bob, old fellow, I loved you, and I love you yet and shall love you always. You
and I Bob, both knew what sorrow and bereavements mean, but you are now
forever free from sorrow's blighting care, while I must still travel along this 
world's tortuous way until my flesh and heart shall fail and my Savior Himself,
shall come and take me home with Him. I'll see you again Bob, and while I wait 
the summons to come home, I shall often think of many pleasant days spent with 
you at our voting place, where we have so often served together as election officers.
A good man; a useful man left us when Bob Manis left this world." ---Georgia A.
Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 25, 1927:

"Interesting News From Route Six---While in Madisonville yesterday, I learned
of the recent deaths of three very dear friends, Mrs. Callie Tallent Lane, Mr.
Tom Bayless and Esquire W.W. Hensley." ---Georgia A. Stakely.

"Local Items of Interest---Mr. W.W. Hensley, an aged and respected citizen
of this county, died at his home Wednesday night".
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 8, 1927:

"W.W. Hensley---The dark angel of death visited our home on Wednesday night, 
May 18, at 11 o'clock and called for its victim, our loving father. He was 66
years 1 month and 14 days old.

It was sad indeed, to give him up, but God had called him and he could stay
no longer. His place and vacant chair at home can never be filled.

His life has been spent a faithful Christian and loyal to the work of the Master. 
Loved by everybody, a kind husband and loving father, always devoted to his home
and family, lending a helping hand in time of need, a kind word with a smile for
everybody. To know him was to love him.

It is sad to look around home and find him gone, but it is sweet to know he's at rest.

He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and eight children besides a host of relatives
and friends.

He will not only be missed at home, but throughout the community, but we know
that our loss is Heaven's gain." ---One Who Loved Him.
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Madisonville Democrat, October 26, 1911:

Latest Developments of Triple Tragedy at Rafter---A new chapter has been
added to the triple killing which occurred the night of Sept. 16th, at
Rafter in this county, when Obey Butler, John Hedden and Onie Phillips were
killed as the result of a quarrel over a girl.

Quite a little more proof having been obtained, Ebey Butler, a brother of
Obey Butler, deceased, has been arrested charged with killing John Hedden.
When the shooting occurred, it was alleged that Obey Butler killed John
Hedden and Onie Phillips, and then shot himself. Subsequent investigation
however, showed that Obey died from wounds in the back of the head,
sustained by bullets received from 32 and 38 calibre revolvers. Obey Butler
only had a gun in his possession when found dead, of 38 calibre. Suspicion
rested on Ebey Butler for the death of John Hedden, and he was arrested
charged with his murder.

Justice of the Peace, J.C. Jenkins, held Ebey Butler Friday in $2500 bail to
await the action of the grand jury. In default of bond he was sent to jail.
It is now thought that Obey Butler killed Phillips, but did not kill Hedden
or himself. The shooting caused considerable excitement at Rafter at the
time. Officers are on the trail of Obey Butler's alleged slayer."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 17, 1926:

"In Memory of Robert L. Dunn---Robert L. Dunn was born April 21, 1881
and died January 19, 1926, age 44 years.

All was done that loving hands and medical aid could do, but to no avail. 
God's will must be done.

In the home-going of Bro. Dunn, our church and community lost one of 
our best. He professed faith in Christ eight years ago and united himself with
the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, to which he remained faithful 
until God called him home.

What was it that made Bro. Dunn's life so beautiful? It was his fidelity to the 
church. We never found Bro. Dunn when he was ashamed of the Gospel of 
Jesus Christ, for he had learned long ago that it is the power of God unto 
Salvation for all who believe. Bro. Dunn was a Sunday School teacher. He took 
great interest in the Sunday School and was liked by all that knew him. He will 
be missed by all in the church.

He was married to Miss. Ethel Tate Dec. 5, 1909. Born to this union were 8 
children, 3 girls and 5 boys, all of whom are still living.

Funeral services were held at New Providence Baptist Church, conducted by 
Bro. Earney Vaughn of Tellico Plains. The remains were laid to rest in the 
New Providence Cemetery.

Bro. Dunn leaves to mourn his death a devoted wife and 8 children, 4 sisters, 
1 brother and a host of relatives and friends. May God's richest blessings 
rest upon them all in this sad and trying hour. We sorrow not as those who 
have no hope.

 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit
that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

---Written by his sister-in-law, Mrs. J.H. Atkins.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 29, 1939:

"Rafter News---Mrs. Delia Phillips, wife of the Rev. Noah Phillips, died
Thursday in Knoxville and was buried Sunday at Macedonia."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 14, 1945:

"Prof. A.A. Thomasson, Monroe County Teacher, Buried Saturday---Prof. A.A.
Thomasson, for some time a teacher in Tellico Plains High School, and for
many years a teacher in the Monroe County schools, passed away on Saturday,
March 10, after several years of failing health. He was 66 years of age.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Madisonville Methodist
Church, conducted by Rev. B.H. Greene of Sweetwater and Rev. Paul Smith of
Tellico Plains. Prof. Thomasson had been a member of the Methodist Church
for many years. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery.

His wife died about a year ago. She was a sister of Representative J.W.
Fowler. Prof. Thomasson is survived by one son, Fowler, and a brother, J.E.
Thomasson, of Bolivar, Mo.

Prof. Thomasson was once county superintendent of education and was
prominently identified with educational and church affairs for practically
his entire adult life."
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