Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 24, 1934, Page 3: "Reagan Lee Injured---Reagan Lee, John Lee and Carl Roberts took a load of cotton to Athens last Tuesday afternoon and on returning home after dark met with a very serious accident. The accident occurred on the Englewood-Madisonville Road when two cars and the wagon of Lee met. The cars, trying to avoid a collision with each other, one of the cars crashed into Lee's wagon, killing one of his mules and scattering the wagon into kindling wood. Reagan Lee and Carl Roberts were badly hurt and their condition is serious." _______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 31, 1934, Page 1: "Madisonville Route Two---Rev. and Mrs. Paul Smith of Louisville were called here by the serious illness of Mr. E.R. Lee, who from last reports was seriously ill in the Foree Hospital in Athens." ---Nellic C. Stakely. ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 7, 1934, Page 1: "Madisonville Route Two---Mr. E.R. Lee passed away at the Foree Hospital in Athens last Saturday night at 11 o'clock. His death was caused by a car driven by Mr. Boyer of Athens, hitting the wagon in which he was riding at about 5:15 p.m., on Tuesday, October 23. Funeral was conducted at the Chestua Methodist Church Monday." ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 7, 1934, Page 3: "E.Reagan Lee---Funeral service for E. Reagan Lee, was held from the Chestua Methodist Church, Monday at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. C.N. Kennedy, of Cleveland, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow, his mother, Mrs. I.C. Lee, three daughters, Miss Lena Lee of Athens; Miss Laura Lee of Madisonville; Mrs. Paul T. Smith of Louisville, Tenn.; four sons, Clifton of Mt. Vernon; Mack of Burkburnette, Texas; Phillip of Alcoa; and John of Madisonville; the following brothers and sisters: Robert, Frank, Arnold and Rex, all of Madisonville; Mrs. Calloway Sloan of Wilson Station; Mrs. John L. Mize of Loudon; and Mrs. John Taylor of White Pine. Mr. Lee was seriously injured on October 23, when a car driven by Burnett Boyer, of Athens, ran into the wagon which Mr. Lee was driving. Mr. Lee did not have a light on his wagon, and Mr. Boyer was blinded by an approaching automobile. The wagon was completely demolished, one mule killed and the other one injured. The accident occurred just about dark." ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 21, 1934, Page 1: "In Memory---Reagan Lee, eldest son of Carroll and Laura Reagan Lee was born on Aug. 2, 1871; was converted in early life and joined the Chestua Methodist Church, where he was a devoted member for 44 years, serving as a steward, Sunday School Supt., and trustee until sickness invaded his home and made an invalid of his wife, to whom he was very devoted. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary McColum, on Sept. 5, 1894. To this union 7 children were born, Clifton, Mack, Philip, John, Lena, Laura and Nellie Lee Smith, all of whom survive. He also leaves an aged mother, 4 brothers, Robert, frank, Arnold and Rex Lee; and two sisters, Mrs. John L. Mize of Loudon and Mrs. Calloway Sloan. At the time of his passing, which occurred Nov. 3, 1934, he was 63 years, 3 months and one day old. Mr. Lee was a good neighbor, useful in sickness and was optimistically in his views of life, loved a joke, especially fond of children, and will be greatly missed, not only in his home, but in this community, where he has lived since his marriage. His death occurred at the Foree Hospital in Athens and the funeral took place at the Chestua Methodist Church on Nov. 5, being preached by a former pastor, Rec. C.N. Kennedy, of Cleveland, assisted by the Rev. Ted Witt. Prayers were offered by the Rev. J.T. Browning and Rev. Kuykendall. Vocal selections were very beautifully rendered by a quartette composed of Prof. J.C. Ridenour, Prof. B.L. Hale, Mrs. Grubb and Mr. Hoback of Athens. Flower-bearers were Misses Orpha Hipps, Gertrude Murray, Lucille Wright, Helen Knight, Frances Farrell, Martha Proudfoot, Muza McCarron, Ruth Mae Long, Beulah Powell, Katherine Neil, Mesdames B.L. Farrell, Abbie Johnson, Mae Burns. Pallbearers were Frank, Robert, Arnold and John H. Lee, Calloway Sloan and John Mize. The Jr. O.U. A.M., of which he was a member, concluded the services at the cemetery. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful." ---By A Friend. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 2, 1939, Page 4: "All That We Loved In Him---The following poem, by Annie Johnson Flint, is submitted for publication in the The Democrat by Mrs. Paul T.M. Smith, of Hilton, Va., as a tribute to the memory of her father, the late E.R. (Reagan) Lee, whose birthday came on August 2. Mr. Lee would have been 67 years old had he not passed away on Nov. 3, 1934. All That We Loved In Him Is Living Yet. By Archibald Marshall All that we loved in him---this shall remain, Smoothed from each wrinkle and cleansed from each stain; All of the earthliness now fined away, All of the Heavenly purged from the clay, From the frail mould of this mortal set free--- All that we loved in him ever to be. All that we loved in him---all this shall last, Though from our dull earthly sense he has passed; Years had but added more peace to his face, Strength and serenity, grace unto grace; Though from our dim earthly sight he is gone, All that we loved in him---this will live on. All that we loved shall live, only the best; He has just laid down his weapons to rest; He has but out off the armor of strife: Faithful to death, God hath crowned him with life. Purified, glorified, fit for the sky, All that we loved in him, never can die." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 29, 1925, Page 5: "Locals---Mr. & Mrs. Guy Sharp and son, George Parson of Maryville attended the funeral and burial of Miss Erma Geraldeen Sharp." ______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 13, 1925, Page 4: "Erma Geraldine Sharp---The home of Mr. & Mrs. Horace Sharp was made sad when the Angel of Death entered and kissed away the spirit of their sweet little baby. Erma Geraldine Sharp was born January 19, 1925 and fell asleep in Jesus April 20, 1925, being three months and one day old. Although her life was short, she was a sweet, lovable baby and won the love and admiration of all with whom she met. Her sweet smile was ready to greet everyone and while we will miss her, we know that she is safe in the arms of Jesus and that we can some day meet her. The going away of this sweet baby has left a vacant place in the home, and her father and mother will miss her so much, but now they know they have an interest in Heaven. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Stakely at Notchey Creek, April 21, 1925, after which the little body was laid to rest in the Notchey Creek Cemetery, to await Resurrection of the dead. ---A Friend. Jesus has taken a beautiful bud, Out of the garden of Love; Borne it away to the City of God, Home of the Angels above." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 15, 1928, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six, Feb. 11, 1928---Rufus Smith, Tobe Doalin, Jacob Doyle and Jeptha Tallent---Monroe County boys, were soldiers in the Mexican War. In crossing the Gulf of Mexico, Jeptha Tallent took violently sick and they thought he would not live. It was the custom then to throw overboard all sick passengers whom they thought would die. So they concluded to throw Jeptha out into the waters of the gulf; the band played "Walls of Jericho," and they were ready to throw him out, but Jacob Doyle begged them not to do so, and they kept him on board the ship and he recovered. Jeptha was a near neighbor of my father's before and long years after that. I have seen him cry when his son, Pony Tallent, Ike Phillips and my brother, A.J. Stakely, would play "Walls of Jerich" on the violin. In November, 1876, Jeptha Tallent, then a very old man, made a profession of religion one night at Bethlehem Church, right near my home. There was great joy in the congregation when he stood up and said he had found Our Savior. One man, George Cagle, had rode a mule to church that night and he was so overjoyed that he footed it home and left his mule hitched up in the grove near the church. A few years after that George Cagle began to be a preacher and came to Bethlehem and delivered a sermon. All of us were busy listening to his sermon and when he was about half through his sermon, James Duggan, who was of a very lively and full of fun disposition, arose from his seat, crossed his hands behind his back and said: "George, do you remember about forgetting your mule hitched up here and you walked home the night Jeptha Tallent professed religion?" ----Georgia A. Stakely. __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 18, 1962: "Ebenezer---We were sorry to learn of the deaths last week of Mr. Willie Cardin of Clinton and Mr. Joe Raper of Athens. Both formerly lived near this community. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families." ---Dollie Holcomb. _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, June 9, 1955, Page 1: "Mrs. A.L. Ensley, 69, of Englewood, died early Saturday at the home of Miss Elmyra Curd, in the Brown Hill community. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. T.E. Leslie of Englewood, Misses Mary, Essie and Elmyra Curd of Tellico Plains, and three nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Brown Hill Presbyterian Church, Rev. C. McCoy Franklin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery." ___________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 4, 1942, Page 1: "Tellico Plains Route 2---We were grieved to learn of the sudden death of Rev. Luke Cannon, former pastor of Mt. Harmony Church. He was killed by a train Saturday night in Loudon County. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family." "Mount Vernon---We were grieved to learn of the death of Rev. Luke Cannon of Loudon. He assisted at two or three revivals and taught singing schools here. Rev. Cannon was liked by our people and was a good mixer. He will be missed in the church here." ______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 8, 1926, Page 3: "Route Two News Letter---Rev. T. Benton McCurdy died at the home of Mr. George Harris near Wilson Station several weeks ago. He was an intenerant minister of the M.E. Church, South, having done some fine work in the ministry in North Carolina and perhaps other places. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Dave Lace well (Hannah) of Bonham, Texas and Mrs. Ran Scroggs of North Carolina, who attended the funeral, which was conducted by Rev. W.M. Crye, and interment took place in the Hickory Grove Cemetery." ---Nellie Coltharp Stakely. ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 1, 1948, Page 5: "Mount Vernon---Mr. & Mrs. Will Moses were called to Georgia on Sunday because of the death of their son, Jesse. The bereaved one have our sympathy." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 10, 1941, Page 1: "In Memory of Mr. John E. Underwood---The dark angel of death has entered the home of John E. Underwood and taken him as a victim. He was 80 years of age at his last birthday. Mr. Underwood leaves a companion and two children, Mrs. Bertha Epperson of Grove, Oklahoma and Charlie Underwood of Riceville, Route 1; two brothers, Rev. Marion Underwood of Madisonville, Route 3 and Jap Underwood of Grove, Oklahoma, besides a host of grandchildren to mourn his loss. But his loss is also his eternal gain. Grandfather Underwood went to Oklahoma several years ago and died Oct. 21, 1941. He was laid to rest in the Vinita Cemetery to await the resurrection morn. We children never had the pleasure to be with our grandfather here on earth but hope to meet him again in the bye and bye." ---Mrs. Johnnie Deaton, a Granddaughter. _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 10, 1941, Page 3: "Rafter---Mrs. Martha Underwood died on Dec. 4, being 81 years, five months and 27 days of age when death overtook her. She was born June 17, 1860 and was the oldest daughter of W.H. Lynn." ---Columbus Shaw. Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 10, 1941, Page 4: "Mrs. Martha Underwood---The angel of death visited the home of Mrs. Martha Underwood Thursday, Dec. 4, and carried her soul away to the spirit world. Mrs. Underwood had been ill for several weeks and was stricken speechless two weeks ago. God deemed it necessary to call her from her suffering and took her home to rest. She leaves to mourn her departure one son, Mr. Virgil Underwood, and one step-son, Mr. Noah Underwood; one brother, John Lynn; four sisters, Phoebe Dorsey, Janie Ballard, Becky and Gurley and Florence Shaw. Also a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Enos Hunt at Rafter Methodist Church and the body was laid to sleep until the judgment morn in the Jacky Roberts's Graveyard, near the Nels Stratton place." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 19, 1938, Page 3: "Maude Irene Adams---Funeral services are being held this (Wednesday) afternoon for Miss Maude Irene Adams, daughter of Mrs. Charles Smith, who died Tuesday night after a brief illness of pneumonia. The services are being conducted by Rev. F.F. Essary, assisted by Rev. C.S. McCoy. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. Miss Adams was born Sept. 27, 1919. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith; one sister, Elizabeth Adams; one half-sister, Mrs. W.O. Strange; one half-brother, Lyle L. Lane; two step-sisters, Florence and Charlestine Smith; and two step-brothers, Herbert and Victor Smith. Mr. & Mrs. Smith, both of whom have been confined to their beds will illness for several days, have the sympathy of all in these their dark hours." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 25, 1942, Page 4: "Augustus L. Ensley---Funeral services for Augustus Lee Ensley, who died early Sunday morning at his home near Tellico Plains, were held Tuesday afternoon at Brown Hill, followed by burial in the church cemetery, the Revs. Gus Hollingshead and Hoyt Shadden officiating. Mr. Ensley was 63 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jamie Curd Ensley; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce Blankenship and Miss Laura Ensley of North Carolina, and one brother, Spurgeon Ensley of Birmingham, Ala." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 16, 1942, Page 1: "A Tribute To Life Of Augustus Lee Ensley---The messenger of death visited our county on Nov. 22, 1942, and disturbed the peaceful happiness of one of our brightest and happiest Christian homes. Augustus Lee Ensley of Tellico Plains was called to the eternal abode for which he had so constantly labored and had so joyfully anticipated. We miss his presence, and think his staying a while longer with us would have been good and profitable; but for him to depart and be with Christ is far better. Mr. Ensley was born June 12, 1879. He made profession of faith in Christ early in life and united with Pisgah Methodist Church, in Rutherford County, N.C., but later united with the Presbyterian Church and on moving to Tennessee later, transferred his membership to Leonard's Chapel Presbyterian Church. On April 26, 1917, Mr. Ensley was united in marriage to Miss Jamie Curd of Tellico Plains, and lived the greater part of his married life in this vicinity. He served the church as a deacon and church treasurer. Mr. Ensley leaves a wife, one brother and two sisters to mourn their loss of one who fell asleep in Christ to await the Resurrection morn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Hoyt Shadden. The rites of the Masonic Order were conducted by Brown Hill Masonic Lodge. Then we laid our brother and friend in Leonard's Chapel Cemetery to await the Resurrection." His Pastor, Rev. G.M. Hollenhead. ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 26, 1941, Page 1: "Sweetwater Route 1---The death angel has visited the home of Mr. Charlie Morgan, taking him home where heartaches and sorrows are unknown. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mrs. Ethel (Wiseman) Morgan; two sons, Welcome and J.P.; three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Kirkland, Margaret and Emma Grace; two brothers and two sisters. He was laid to rest Wednesday in Hiwassee Cemetery beneath a mound of flowers. Grieve not; the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, but live so there will be an unbroken circle. The community extends heartfelt sympathy." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 2, 1943, Page 3: Charles Washington Morgan died at 12:40 p.m. at his home in the Hiwassee community. He was sixty years of age. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Garland Green and Miss Lillie Mae Morgan of Madisonville; three sons, J.B. of Athens, Joe J. of McGhee and Floyd Morgan of near Madisonville. Funeral services were held from the Hiwassee Church of God on Monday afternoon, Rev. Ben Carter Porter officiating, Kyker in charge. Burial in the church cemetery." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 12, 1944, Page 1: "In The Long Ago---My heart was filled with much sorrow when I was told that sweet, lovely Elizabeth Lowry had passed away. Elizabeth had not been in good health for some time, but we were hopeful that God in His wisdom would see fit to restore her to health. It's hard to understand why she was taken---life, it seemed, held so much for Elizabeth. Her beautiful life, always an inspiration to her many friends, was indeed a source of joy to her family. She was given the devoted love and care she so well deserved; and how fortunate to have Lizzie Alice, my niece, close to her ---she gave so gladly of her kind attention and love. It must have been a source of great comfort to Elizabeth to know that her children would be left in such capable hands to help with their training and bringing up. Elizabeth will be missed in this community and in the church, where she was an ever faithful member. I shall miss her especially, for she, Frank and the little boys were always so thoughtful of me. Words of comfort, while helpful, cannot heal torn hearts; only God, the great Comforter, can bring resignation and finally a reunion of those who, like Frank and Elizabeth, had built a beautiful companionship in this life. My prayer is that He bring this comfort to Frank and his little family." ---Vastine Stickley. ______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 5, 1926, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---Mr. Lunsford, who died at Maryville, was buried Thursday at Eleazar Camp Ground Cemtery." ---Georgia A. Stakely, May 1, 1926. _______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, May 24, 1956, Page 1: "Will T. Moses, 94, died Sunday at his home at Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Robert of Lafayette, Ga., and Walter of Maryville; two stepsons, Ernie Fox of Mt. Vernon and Sam West of Knoxville, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Akins of Tellico Plains Route 2. Funeral services and burial occurred Tuesday afternoon at New Providence Baptist Church." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 29, 1939, Page 1: "Monroe Man Dies Of Auto Injuries---Joe Perkins, 70 years of age, of the Coker Creek community, was killed early Friday when struck by an automobile in Copperhill. Lake Loudermilk, 17, of Fannin County, Ga., was arrested in connection with the accident and waived the hearing to court. He was held under $1,000 bond. Mr. Perkins is survived by a nephew, DeHart McCulley of McCaysville, Ga.; also by another nephew and niece." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 20, 1940, Page 1: "Tellico Plains Route 2---We regret to hear of the death of Mr. Isaac Stephens. The family has our sympathy.” ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 27, 1940, Page 1: "In Loving Memory of Isaac Stephens---Isaac Stephens died on Nov. 15 at 1 a.m., at his home near Madisonville. He was born June 7, 1864. He was married to Annie Watson in the year of 1883, and to this union were born five children. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife; four sons, R.T. Stephens of Wilson Station, James Stephens of Trion, Ga., Fred and J.H. Stephens of Madisonville. One daughter, Rachel Stephens Lee, preceded him in death several years ago. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives, and a host of friends. He was a good father and husband and a true friend. His death, in the presence of those whom he loved, was peaceful. For the last eight months of his life he was a sufferer, tenderly cared for by the family and friends. He waited patiently for the end. Funeral services were conducted at the Notchey Creek Baptist Church, of which he was a member, on Saturday afternoon by Revs. W.G. Smiley, J.H. McDaniel and George G. Watson. Music was furnished by the Madisonville Quartet. Pallbearers were six grandsons: Isaac Stephens, Jr., Ray, R.C. and Stanley Stephens, Calvin Grayson and Donald Godfere. Flower girls were Etheleen Stephens, Genola, Lois and Rachel Stephens, Viola Grayson, Maudie Godfere, Margie Samone and Sue Joines. Written by a granddaughter." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 19, 1935, Page 3: "Rhet Griffith Killed By Unknown Party---Rhet Griffith, 35, of the Citico community, was called from his home to the road and shot three times, once in the face, once in the chest and once in the abdomen, about 8 o'clock last Saturday evening. The party who called him was in an automobile and fired on Mr. Griffith as he neared the road. Griffith lived only a few minutes, but before he died told his family that he did not know who it could have been that shot him, and that he did not know if he had an enemy anywhere. Surviving are his widow, a daughter of our fellow townsman, Mr. C.A. Harris and wife; also three small children, three sisters, Miss Nell Griffith of Citico; Mrs. Ira Giles of Citico; Mrs. Ernest Baker of Chattanooga; two brothers, James Griffith of Citico, and Taylor Griffith of the U.S. Navy. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at Toqua, on Tuesday afternoon, with Revs. W.A. Shaffer and T.J. Miles officiating, after which burial was made in the church cemetery. Sheriff Webster and his deputies are making every effort possible to find some clue that will lead to the arrest of the party who did the killing, and while they have nothing as yet for publication, they believe that within a short time they will be able to apprehend the guilty party." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 19, 1935, Page 2: "Corntassel---Our community was shocked and saddened Sunday when it was learned that Rhett Griffith had been murdered Saturday night. Rhett's uncle, T.R. Jones and family live here at Corntassel, while two uncles, Josh Jones and Ed Griffith, and an aunt, Mrs. Winnie Mason, live near Hopewell; also other relatives. The sorrowing relatives have our heart-felt sympathy in their sad bereavement." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 16, 1936, Page 3: "Griffith Given Two Years For Murder Of His Uncle---After deliberating from three o'clock Monday afternoon until nine Tuesday morning, the jury in the case against Calloway Griffith charged with the murder of his uncle, Rhet Griffith, reported that they had reached an agreement to a verdict of voluntary manslaughter, and Griffith was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. During the trial Calloway Griffith, 18 year old youth, denied any knowledge of what happened on the fatal night of June 15, 1935. On the stand he said that June 15th was a sad date to him, because on June 15, 1927, his father died as a result of gun-shot wounds. It was also on that date, in 1935, when his uncle, Rhet Griffith, was shot to death when called to the road after dark. Young Griffith had always linked his uncle with the death of his father, although others had considered the death of his father, Fred Griffith, a suicide. Weeping, the defendant said, "I know Rhet killed my father, and I've always held it against him." His mother, Mrs. Ada Griffith, testified from the witness stand in behalf of her son. When questioned about his belief about his father's death she said she had always tried to get him to believe as others did, that his father had committed suicide. She said that he was subject to illusions, and that was an illusion that he could not get away from. Young Griffith denied that he killed his uncle. He admitted that he and Kenneth Sewell had been drinking during the day of June 15, 1935, and that he did not remember or have any knowledge of what happened on that night. The state's star witness, Kenneth Sewell, told of the shooting and declared that young Griffith did the shooting.. Sewell, who came from the U.S. Navy, at Norfolk, Va., to testify, said that he and Griffith were together during the day of June 15, 1935, and that they had been drinking. He said they started to Loudon to attend a carnival, stopped there for awhile and Griffith asked him to make a trip with him. They went to the Citico community, where Rhet Griffith lived. He said they passed the Griffith home and as they came back, to pass the house again, young Griffith asked him to drive. As they neared the house Griffith told him to stop. Griffith got out, and called from the road for Rhet. The deceased's sister, Nell, answered the door, and told him Rhet was in bed. He told her he wanted to see him. She awoke Rhet and, after dressing, he started to the road where the voice had come from. Before getting to the car, young Griffith shot his uncle, then ran to the car and said, "Step on it." They drove until the car became stuck in a creek and, feeling sleepy, they wandered into the woods nearby and went to sleep. Early the next morning they awoke and, while trying to get the car out of the creek, another uncle of Griffith's, Walter Giles, came by and told them of Rhet's death, and asked young Griffith if he did it, and he denied it. Giles told him. "They think you did it and you had better get going." They got the car out, drove through Madisonville, Sweetwater and Loudon on their way to Lenoir City, where they both lived. They separated when they reached home and Sewell said he had not seen Griffith anymore until he arrived in Madisonville for the trial Friday, September 11. In testifying on his own behalf, young Griffith went into detail as to his early life. His mother and father separated and he lived with his father. He said his father was adapted to drink, and when drinking his Uncle Rhet would mistreat him. He said on June 15, 1927, Rhet came to their home and his father was drinking. His father told him to go to the store, but he didn't want to, but after his father and Rhet both insisted, he started. About one-half mile from the house Rhet passed him and told him if he wanted to see his father alive he had better go back. He went, but when he got there he was not allowed in the room as his father was so weak he could not talk to him. After his father's death young Griffith lived with his Uncle Rhet and his family for several months before going to live with his mother and sister at Lenoir City. At the time of his father's death he was nine years of age. Dr. J.C. Hill of Knoxville, who examined the defendant, said that he found the youth subject to illusions, at which times he might be mentally unbalanced. The case started Thursday and the testimony was completed late Saturday. Argument of Counsel and the Judge's charge to the jury was heard Monday, going to the jury about three o'clock Monday afternoon. The jury reported Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 22, 1962, Page 1: "Jess Roberts Dies At Hospital In Chattanooga Sunday---Jess Roberts, 37, of Madisonville Route 1, succumbed at 8 a.m. Sunday at Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Flossie Holcomb Roberts; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Hyatt of Gustal, Ga., Mrs. Wanda Lee Garrett of Englewood Route 1, and Mrs. Gertie Martin of Middletown, Ohio; four sons, Pete, Wilford, Beecher and Jess Roberts, Jr., all of Englewood Route 1; three grandchildren; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Abe Roberts, and a sister, Mrs. Etta Underwood, all of Englewood Route 1. Funeral services occurred at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ebenezer Methodist Church, followed by burial in the church cemetery." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, July 9, 1964, Page 3: "Elisha Cline, age 69, of Greenback Route 1, passed away at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville. Survivors; wife, Ardie Cooper Cline. Daughters, Mrs. Charlie Jenkins of Greenback. Two grandchildren. Two half-brothers, Fate Cline of Maryville and Conward Cline of Madisonville. Four half-sisters, Mrs. Wesley Nichols of Sweetwater, Mrs. Essie Millsaps of Maryville, Mrs. Eugene Nicholson and Mrs. Nola Abbott of Maryville. Funeral servicee were held on Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial in church cemetery." _______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 11, 1949, Page 5: "In Loving Memory of Kelly Giles---Kelly Giles was born May 25, 1878, and died April 26, 1949, being 70 years, 11 months and 29 days old at his passing. He is survived by his wife and five children: Mrs. Eva Murr of Maryville, Mrs. Horace Atkins of Madisonville, Beatrice Giles of Knoxville, Roy Giles of Rockford and Audrey of Knoxville; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a Christian life until the end. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Stakely, at Ballplay Church, on April 28, and he was laid to rest beneath a mound of beautiful flowers to await the Judgment. Mr. Giles had lived his life and filled the mission that God had given him. It is sad to see our loved ones leave this world, but it will be sweet to meet them in that land beyond which God has prepared for all who will accept Him as their Saviour. He was ill for quite awhile, but he bore his suffering patiently; you never heard him complain. He was always glad to see anyone who came to visit him and greeted them with a smile. His going away is earth's loss but Heaven's gain. Mr. Giles was a good Christian man. Children, live the life that pleases God and meet him over yonder. Death hath no sting if we have been saved and are ready to meet the Master, for then we will be only leaving this old world and going to a beautiful home where we will meet our loved ones and friends who have gone before." ---A Friend. ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 18, 1949, Page 1: "A Tribute To Life Of Kelly Giles---Kelly Giles, who passed away on April 26, 1949, at Sweetwater Hospital, was born May 25, 1878, being 70 years of age. Surviving are his wife; five children, Mrs. Horace Atkins of Madisonville, Mrs. Eva Murr of Maryville, Miss Beatrice Giles of Knoxville, Roy of Rockford and Audrey of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. It is sad to see the ones we love pass on, but it is good to know that we will meet them again some sweet day. He greeted all with a smile; he lived a consecrated Christian life. He always attended church when he was able to do so, and when he was not able to go he read his Bible every day. He is not dead---he is only sleeping; waiting for Jesus to come and claim His own." --His granddaughter, Willie Mae Atkins. ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 16, 1946, Page 1: "Mount Vernon---Mr. Garnett Shaffer, a well known citizen of this section and a Deputy Sheriff, was found dead by a friend on Saturday morning. Sheriff Walter W. Hunt, Squire Henry Gardner of Tellico Plains and Dr. R.C. Kimbrough of Madisonville were called and conducted an inquest, which determined that Mr. Shaffer died from a heart attack." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 23, 1946, Page 1: "Passing Of Garnet Lee Shaffer, Age 59 Years---Garnet Shaffer was born March 22, 1886, and departed this life on Jan. 12, 1946, being 59 years, nine months and ten days of age. He gave himself to Christ about 32 years ago and united with St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alta Shaffer; one step-daughter, Mrs. Irene Wilson of Atlanta, Ga; one step-son, Grady Whitmore of Maryville; seven sons; Walter and James of Cleveland, Allan, Ivan and John of Mt. Vernon, Wilson of the U.S. Army stationed in Italy; Vernal of the Navy in Japan; two daughters, Dora Mae and Mildred of Mt. Vernon; two brothers, Charlie of Philadelphia and Calvin of Friendsville; four sisters, Mrs. Inez Porter of Mineral Bluff, Ga.; Mrs. Dora Porter of Loudon; Mrs. Ida Belle Sharp of Maynardville; Mrs. Lula Joines of New York, N.Y., and Mrs. Beatrice Mincey of Spring Cityl and six grandchildren. Mr. Shaffer's home was at Mt. Vernon. He was born and reared in Monroe County and at one time led the singing at St. Paul's Church. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Church on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. John M. Watkins of Ducktown officiating. Music was by the St. Paul Choir. Burial was in the cemetery nearby. Pallbearers were J.W. Brookshire, John Yates, Clyde Fletcher and Clifford Summitt. Flower girls were Mrs. Elmo Kirkpatrick, Mrs. S.L. Jenkins and Mrs. Lester Bivens. He awaits the Resurrection. "Blessed are those who die in the Lord." Rev. Watkins would like to express here his appreciation to the membership of St. Paul's Church who took part in the service. The family also wish to express their appreciation." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 30, 1946, Page 6: "In Memory Of Garnett Lee Shaffer---Garnett Lee Shaffer was born on March 22, 1886, in Scott County, Va. He departed this life on Jan. 12, 1946. He was married to Miss Alta Angel Abernathy on March 21, 1913, and to this union ten children were born. Mr. Shaffer professed faith in Christ about 30 years ago and united with St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He lived the Christian life for a number of years, and like others, wandered away from God. But during a revival held at his church later, he made a new covenant with God and until death, lived as a good Christian and a good citizen and neighbor. Brother Shaffer was a lover of the Christian faith and delighted in singing. At the time of his death he was a regular church attendant at Eleazar. He will be missed in his community, especially at the church services. He leaves to mourn his passing a companion, six sons and three daughters, two brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Watkins of Ducktown on Jan. 14, 1946, at St. Paul's Church." ---A friend, Shelley Webb. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 10, 1946, Page 1: "Husband Is Charged With Murder Of Wife; Placed Under Bond---At a preliminary hearing on Monday before Squires Upton and Johnson, Elmer Harris was placed under $5,000.00 bond to Criminal Court charged with the murder of his wife. Harris is 37 years old. Mrs. Harris died in Sweetwater Hospital on Thursday. Charles Biereley, undertaker, and doctors had stated that there were cuts and bruises on the body. An autopsy had been conducted by Drs. Young and Huer, who testified at the hearing. Mrs. Harris, officials said, had twice filed suit for divorce, charging cruel and inhuman treatment, and each time had withdrawn the suit, according to officials." Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 10, 1946, Page 1: "Three Points---We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Gladys Harris, whose funeral was conducted at Ballplay on Sunday." Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 10, 1946, Page 1: "Belltown---We were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Gladys Bivens Harris." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 14, 1948, Page 5: "In Memory Of Mr. R.A. Raper---On March 5, 1948, daddy answered the call of death and was taken to a happy home which the Saviour had prepared fro him ---a resting place. He was born March 21, 1871, being 76 years, eleven months and 13 days old when the Lord called for him. He was sick six weeks. All that willing hands and medical aid could do, was done for him, but to no avail. God's will must be done. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, and said on his death-bed that he was ready to go. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Stephens Raper; four daughters, Mrs. John Atkins, Mrs. Homer Watson, Mrs. Andy Belcher of Madisonville, and Mrs. John West of Kingsport; three sons, Ike and Remus of Madisonville and Frank of Maryville; two sisters, 44 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on March 7 at Chestua Methodist Church, conducted by Revs. Ingle and Smiley. Flower girls were his granddaughters, pallbearers were his grandsons. He was laid to rest in the Chestua Cemetery, beneath a mound of beautiful flowers. Brothers and sisters, we want to stand true while the years roll on and meet daddy again some sweet day where there will be no more tears, parting nor sad farewells." ---A Daughter, Mrs. Homer Watson. ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 31, 1951, Page 7: "Mrs. Riley Raper---Funeral services for Mrs. Riley Raper were held last week at Chestua Methodist Church, Revs. Cline and Smiley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Raper died Jan. 18 at the home of her son, Riley Raper, at Notchey Creek. She was 79. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Riley and Remus; four daughters, Mrs. Andy Belcher, Mrs. Homer Watson and Mrs. Atkins, of Madisonville, and Mrs. John West of Kingsport; and several grandchildren." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 19, 1931, Page 1: "In Memory---W.Z. Malone was born February 8, 1851, in Monroe County, Tennessee. His father having died while he was young, he was a great help to his mother in rearing his younger brothers. Professed faith in Christ and joined the Notchey Creek Baptist Church at the age of 25 years; was married to Miss Niney Morgan in November 1877, and to this union 9 children were born, three of whom preceded him to the spirit world. Those living are Mrs. Robert Raper, Mrs. Robert Carter of Spartanburg, S.C.; Relius Malone of Hazard, Ky.; and John Ree and Miss Annie Malone of Etowah. Mr. Malone was a blacksmith by trade, having operated a shop near the Notchey Creek Church, where his courteous manner, honest dealings and upright, consecrated life, he won many friends. When the railroad shops were located at Etowah, he moved his family there where he made his home for several years, later moving to Cincinnati, where he lived for five years but moved back to Etowah, where his death occurred June 12, 1931, after only a few days illness. Interment took place in the Notchey Creek Cemetery, after a funeral preached by Henry McDaniel, beside his wife, who passed away several years previous. "Truly a good man is gone, one that feared God and eschewed evil." Kind-hearted, even strangers and those in distress shared his hospitality as none were ever turned away hungry from his door." ---Nellie C. Stakely. ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 20, 1932, Page 2: "Tellico Plains News---Mrs. John Edington died last Friday night and was buried in the Tellico Cemetery. Rev. Horace Atkins preached the funeral." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 20, 1932, Page 3: "Local Items of Interest---Mrs. Martha Woody, who died in Atlanta last week, was brought to her former home in Vonore. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Vonore, Rev. C.A. Kennedy officiating. She was 77 years of age. Burial was in Vonore Cemetery." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, May 21, 1959, Page 2: "Madisonville Route 2---Friends and relatives here were grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Sarah Dailey Patterson of Chattanooga Tuesday." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 25, 1960, Page 1: Former Vonore Resident Dies In Chicago---Miss Anna Bell Shirk, age 46, passed away in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday morning. Miss Shirk is a former resident of Vonore. She is survived by her father, James Shirk of Vonore; 6 sisters, Mrs. Floyd Gentry of Vonore, Mrs. Minnie Lee Kirkland of Loudon, Mrs. George Bradshaw of lemont, Ill., Mrs. Michael Succarde of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. J.W. Milligan of Maryville, Mrs. James Bishop of Kingsport; two brothers, Claude Shirk of Knoxville, John Shirk of Vonore. Funeral services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe County, Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Conward Cline and Rev. James Patton officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Body remains at Biereley Funeral Home, Madisonville, where family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 16, 1941, Page 1: "G.H. (Bud) Graves Buried Friday; Three Are Held---Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Unicoi Church for General Harrison (Bud) Graves, who died late Wednesday afternoon on last week at Sweetwater Hospital from gunshot wounds received shortly before his death. Burial was in Unicoi Cemetery after services conducted by the Rev. Edmondson. Mr. Graves was about 63 years of age. He was shot as he was leaving Tellico Plains for his home in the Unicoi community. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Arabella Hampton Graves, five sons and four daughters. At a hearing Saturday before Squires J.W. Bayless and Henry Gardner, Claude Wells was held to Criminal Court under $5,000 bond; Francis Sylvester, $2,500 and N.E. Brown, $1,000, in connection with the shooting." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 2, 1941, Page 2: "Jury Fails To Agree In Graves Murder Case---In the case of State vs. Claude Walls and Francis Sylvester, charged with the murder of Bud Graves, heard at a special session of the Criminal Court here Monday and Tuesday, the jury failed to agree, stating Tuesday night that an agreement appeared hopeless. Walls is held to the next term under $5,000.00 bond and Sylvester under $2,500.00." ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 9, 1941, Page 1: "Walls Bond Is Denied By Court---Through error, The Democrat stated last week that Claude Walls and Francis Sylvester, defendants in the Bud Graves murder case, were allowed bond. Sylvester was allowed $5,000.00 bond, the same he had been held under previously; but Judge Hicks denied bond on the part of Walls." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 10, 1941, Page 1: "Monroe Criminal Court Ended Session Monday---Criminal Court ended its September session Monday with the trial of Claude Walls and Francis Sylvester, charged with the murder of Bud Graves, near Tellico Plains some time ago. Sylvester received three to five years in the penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter; Wall ten to fifteen years for second degree murder." __________________________________________________________