Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 4, 1944, Page 1: "Ballplay---Mr. Andrew Cline, aged 46 years, passed away after a lingering illness on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. He had been a Christian since 1916. He bore his sickness patiently. Everything was done for him that loving hands could do, but the Lord called him to his eternal home. He will be missed greatly. Surviving are his wife, seven children and one grandchild. Funeral services were held at Ballplay Church on Thursday ar 2 p.m., Rev, Frank Bivens officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 11, 1944, Page 1: "Williamsburg---We were sorry to learn of the recent death of Mr. Andrew Cline. Mr. Cline is survived by his wife, Mrs. Neva Cline, and seven children; three sons and four daughters. One son, Kinley, has been in service for nearly two years and has been overseas for some time. May God bless all these loved ones and may they look to Him in their sad hours." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 30, 1941, Page 1: "Rural Vale---Miss Lottie Cunningham passed away at her home in the Holly Springs community a few days ago. The remains were laid to rest in the Rural Vale Cemetery on Saturday morning. Our sympathy goes out to the sorrowing relatives and friends." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 1, 1941, Page 1: "In Memory Of Matthew Cunningham---Matthew Cunningham was born Sept. 19, 1866, and died Dec. 20, 1940, being 74 years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Critton Cunningham, of Monroe County. He was born, reared and lived in Monroe County all of his life. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Maple Springs, from which church he withdrew his membership and joined at Goodsprings in McMinn County. He later moved his membership from that church to Union Grove Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until God called him away. He was always faithful at his church meetings and was church clerk for a number of years. He was also an ordained deacon. He told his family and friends before he died that he was ready to go. And that there was nothing in his way. He wanted also for them to tell all his friends to meet him in Heaven. He was married to Miss Martha Birdwell who preceded him to the grave several years ago. To this union was born one child, a daughter, who survives. Other surviving relatives are three sisters, five brothers and a number of nephews and nieces. Also a host of other relatives and friends. The church has lost a faithful member, the community a loyal citizen, the family a loving father and brother, but their loss is his eternal gain. Funeral services were held at Shady Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 22, by Rev. W.N. Cagle, assisted by Rev. Tallent, of Etowah." ---Written by a former pastor, Rev. W.N. Cagle. ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 29, 1947, Page 3: "Three Killed In Car Wreck Near Greenback---In a wreck which occurred as some young men were rushing, by taxi, to catch a work bus for Alcoa early Thursday morning, three were killed and their bodies are at Biereley's Undertakers as we go to press. The three killed were Warren G. Williams, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams, of Hopewell; Robert Huff, son of Mrs. Nettie Huff of Madisonville, and a young man named Pritchett, of near Gudger. Howard Isbill also received critical injuries in the wreck. All were taken to Blount Memorial Hospital, and Mr. Isbill remains there." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 5, 1947, Page 1: "Howard Isbill Dies Of Injuries Received In Car-Bus Wreck; Four Boys Are Buried---James Howard Isbill who, with three others, was an occupant of a taxi which collided with a work bus on the Maryville Highway early Thursday morning, died at Blount Memorial Hospital after several hours there and, after services at Corinth Church, Loudon County, was buried in the cemetery there on Tuesday morning. Revs. E.J. Ingle, J.W. Newman and others spoke at the last rites and military honors were accorded at the grave by a firing squad of local veterans, commanded by First Lt. Dan Hicks, Jr., Army Reserve. Howard was 22 years of age. He was a son of Mrs. Effie Isbell and the late Lige Isbell, former county register. The other three occupants of the car were killed instantly. W.G. Williams, 28, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams of near Hopewell, was buried in the Hopewell Springs Cemetery following funeral services at the church there, Rev. J.T. Stakely officiating, on Saturday. Robert Huff, 24, son of Mrs. Nettie Huff and Mr. Ed Huff, was buried in Sunset Cemetery on Wednesday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. E.J. Ingle, and the body was held at Biereley's Undertakers until Wednesday to await the arrival of brothers who are in the service. John Pritchett was buried at Ellijay, Ga., his home. He had been residing with his brother, near Gudger." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 8, 1939, Page 4: "In Memory---Mayme Edna Raper, aged 39 years, passed away in Englewood, Jan. 26, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Stafford Raper. For a long while Mayme had been afflicted, yet she bore her suffering with patience and resignation. Being of sweet Christian character, she expressed perfect willingness to meet the calling that was to come. She is survived by her mother, one sister, Mrs. Clifford Monroe of Maryville; three brothers, Raymond Raper of Maryville, Fred Raper of Etowah and Walter Raper of Englewood. The funeral which was conducted by the Rev. John Harris of Chattanooga, was held at the family residence in Englewood while interment was made in the Mt. Arnon Cemetery Saturday, the 28th. Biereley Funeral Home in charge. Floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Friends join in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives." ---A Friend. _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 16, 1925, Page 3: "Harrison Raper---The body of Harrison Raper, of Englewood, who was killed at Rock Island, near Nashville, Tenn., on the last day of August, was brought home on Tuesday, Sept. 1st for interment. Harrison was employed by the Tennessee Electric Power Co., and it was in the pursuit of his duties by which he was killed. On the morning of his death, Harrison and Henry Lowe, son of John Lowe, of Toqua, Monroe County, were working at the top of a huge pole, perhaps fifty or sixty feet high, when the pole, which had not been tamped, fell over in the hole, reaching an angle of about 45 degrees. The force of the jar threw Lowe around and beneath the pole, but he hung on and saved himself; but Harrison, who was lower down the pole than Henry, was jarred loose and fell to the ground, striking on his face. The line was being erected near an old rail fence and Harrison's forehead struck a rail. However, he was so seriously injured that was only one of his injuries. He was placed in an automobile and in a very short time was in a doctor's office, where he expired in about two hours after falling. He never regained consciousness. The little band of men who had been his immediate co-workers accompanied the body to his home at Englewood. Harrison was 27 years of age and leaves a wife and two small children. The family have our sympathy in their sad bereavement. All that could be done was done for him by the men who were with him, but to no avail. Truly, "in the midst of life we are in death." Harrison"s time had come to go. Some day the silver cord will break and you and I shall be called. Will we be ready, or shall we be rushed into eternity unprepared? Tomorrow may be too late. May we all so live that we may give the testimony of the late William Jennings Bryan, "I have enough religion to live by, and enough to die by." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 18, 1940, Page 3: "Charles B. Smith died at his home in Madisonville on Friday night, his tenth wedding anniversary. Mr. Smith had been an invalid for almost five years following a paralytic stroke. He was a printer by trade and for several years was connected with The Democrat. He was an excellent workman, and was of a disposition which won him many friends. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Grace and Miss Charlotte Smith, and one son, Victor, of Madisonville; and the following stepchildren: Mrs. Stella Strange of Gastonia, N.C.; and Miss Elizabeth and Lyle Lane of Madisonville; also one granddaughter, Betty Jean Grace. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church, the Rev. Hobart B. Ford and Rev. W.E. Jelf officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Cemetery. Biereley's in charge." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, March 14, 1957, Page 1: "Funeral Services Held For Monroe Native---John Lee Abernathy, 83, native and long-time resident of Monroe County, died Wednesday afternoon of last week at a rest home in Live Oaks, Fla. Among survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Cecil McKenzie of Florida and Mrs. N.J. Grills of Illinois; a son, Carl Abernathy of Dandridge; a brother, B.M. Abernathy of Madisonville Route 2; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Hensley of Texas and Mrs. Ella Kimsey of Chattanooga. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Biereley's Chapel, followed by burial in Chestua Baptist Cemetery." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 1, 1962, Page 1: "Former Resident Passes In Illinois---Newton Elmer Sitzlar, 61, of Peoria, Ill., passed away Saturday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dora Mae Shaffer Sitzlar; a daughter, Margarette; two sons, Cecil and Grady Sitzlar, all of Peoria; sisters, Mrs. Vancie Smith and Mrs. Grady Moses of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Arthur Cheek of Cleveland and Mrs. Leona Gibson of Coos Bay, Oregon; brother, R.F. Sitzlar of Mt. Vernon. Funeral services occurred at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eleazar Methodist Church, with Rev. Horace Atkins and Rev. Wesley Holcomb officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 19, 1930, Page 3: "W.A. Coleman Injured---W.A. Coleman, L. & N. Railroad section workman, his back probably broken, and suffering from other injuries received in a terrific wind storm near here Tuesday afternoon, told a hair-raising story of the storm and how he and fellow workmen escaped death by fleeing from a barn that was wiped away by the storm. Coleman and ten other men engaged in repairing the railroad track between Fagin and Kincaid, about six miles from town. About 2:45 o'clock Coleman and the other men saw the storm was approaching. They decided to find shelter and scattered, entering farm houses and barns. Coleman, with others found shelter in a barn. The storm continued to increase in velocity and feeling the rafters of the barn give away and fearing that it would be swept away by the wind, the men ran from the barn. The wind was so fierce that the men could not run, and fell flat on the ground to keep from being blown away. Less than two minutes after they had left the shelter of the barn it was caught in the twister and blown into splinters. Timbers flew through the air like leaves, and one of the heavy barn timbers fell on Coleman, striking him in the back. Coleman said that the storm caused a heavy property damage near Kincaid and Fagin. Farm houses were damaged, barns and outhouses were destroyed, and fences were blown away, and several head of cattle were reported killed or injured." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 16, 1930, Page 1: "W.A. Coleman, who was injured in a cyclone in this county about four weeks ago, died in the Knoxville General Hospital last Friday at 6 p.m. He was struck by a falling piece of timber from a barn where he had taken refuge from the storm. Although he was suffering from a broken pelvis and other serious injuries, his condition was considered good until pneumonia developed a few days ago. The deceased leaves a widow, who was Miss Mary Mills, of this place, and three children. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. S.W. Rutledge and interment in the McClellan Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 4, 1935, Page 2: "Three Point News---The death of Rev. C.C. Hunt was a great shock to this community. He leaves a vacancy that never can be filled. We shall never hear his voice on earth again, and we know that he cannot come to us, but we can go to him. He was a man who was loved by all who knew him, and he was known by everybody in this community. We hope that his children will follow in his footsteps." "Rev. C.C. Hunt, born March 11, 1861; died Nov. 27, 1935, aged 74 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mr. Hunt had been a minister for many years. He professed Christianity about fifty years ago and united with the Baptist church at Mt. Zion. He first married Miss Lizzie McKeehan, and to them were born 15 children, three sons and three daughters of whom survive him, together with 37 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. In 1932 he married Miss Lucy Gardner, who also survives him. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. Curtis and Ransome at Mt. Zion on Thursday at 2 p.m., after which burial was made in the church cemetery." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 21, 1949: "Uncle" Bob Rogers of Conasauga, Ga., was buried at Hickory Grove recently. ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 2, 1938: John Cunningham died a few days ago and was buried in the Rural Vale Cemetery. _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 18, 1933: Mr. Luther Patterson died at his home on Notchey Creek, Wednesday, October 11, 1933 at the age of 44 years of tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were conducted from the Notchey Creek Baptist church, on Thursday afternoon by Revs. Vaughn and McDaniel, and Boatman. Interment was in the Notchey Creek cemetery. The relatives have the sympathy of all. __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 18, 1933: Mr. George Mills, aged 68 years, died at his home on Nothecy Creek, Wednesday, October 11, 1933. The cause of his death was paralysis. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death. Mr. Mills was a member of the Junior Order, who conducted the services at the grave. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church in this city by Rev. George W.A. Carroll, assisted by Rev. George Watson. His remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The relatives have the sympathy of all in their berevement. ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 20, 1933: In Loving Memory of George Washington Mills. On the Nineteenth of December, eighteen eighty-six, a little home in Graham Co., North Carolina was made happy when God sent a beautiful little baby with lovely blue eyes and black curly hair into the home to make life sweeter for Mother, and to gladden the heart of Daddy so much that he gave to this little son the name of George Washington, in honor of the great Washington. George Washington Mills was the son of Henry and Susan Jane Mills. His parents moved near Maryville when he was a little baby and at the age of two years, God called the Father home, and five years later God said to his dear Mother, "Come on," and she too left, and little George was alone in the world, an orphan child, but the prayers of that Christian Mother meant much to him and loved ones and friends often told him of the sincere love and devotion his fatehr had for the Heavenly Father, and although little George was alone, he was followed by his mother's prayers. He was taken to the home of his grandparents in North Carolina, where he attended school, but early in life he came back to Maryville, making his home with Dr. and Mrs. Garner and the Garnell family, where he received his education in the schools of Maryville, later going to Sunset, Washington, then coming back to Tennessee. He made his home near Madisonville until his death. He was married to Ella Burris, a daughter of W.J. and Lucinda Divine Burris on April 10th, 1898. To this union four children were born: Mrs. W.A. Coleman, (Mary); Mrs. G.V. Sharp (Nelle); Mrs. R.H. Gamble (Minnie) and Aaron Holmes Mills. He professed faith in Christ in early manhood and united with the Ebenezer Baptist Church, later moving his membership to the Sunset Christian church in Sunset, Wash., where he, with his family, made their home for three years, but upon his return to Madisonville he again united with the Ebenezer Baptist church, later joining the Madisonville Baptist Church, of which he was a consecrated and much loved member until his death. At 8:30 on the 11th of October, 1933, the sad angel of death winged its way into the home of George Washington Mills and called him to the Great Beyond. Papa, as he was called by his children and grandchildren, was a good man, a kind husband, father and grandfather. He was a good friend and neighbor, striving to live a christian life, and help make life happy for his family. His health was bad for years and he was bedfast for a number of months, but bore his suffering with patience, and often spoke of the love he had for God's people and humanity. During his sickness he often requested mamma and his children and friends to sing the old hymns of Zion, and had chapter after chapter of God's word read to him, and never grew tired, despite the fact that his suffering was great. During his illness Brother W.a. Carroll, Newt Patterson, A.G. Cox, J.E. Vaughn, G.G. Watson, Wesley Newman, H.P. Boatman and many relatives and friends visited him and he spoke freely of the willingness to die, and expressed a desire to go, saying he was prepared and knew God had need of him, and felt that his battle was ended. He is survived by mamma, his four children, two brothers, A.H. Mills, of Sunset, Wash., John A. Mills of Montana, a sister, Mrs. Mary Giles, of Outlook, Wash. A brother, W.L. Mills, preceded him some few years ago, and a sister, Mrs. W.H. Willard, died a year ago. Funeral services were conducted at the Madisonville Baptist Church by Rev. W.A. Carroll and Rev. G.G. Watson, assisted by the Madisonville Jr. O.U.A.M. after which his body was laid to rest beneith a grave covered with flowers to await the resurrection. Papa's gone to be with Jesus, Far beyond the starry sky; But we'll see our precious papa, In the sweet bye and bye ...........Mrs. H.R. Gamble ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 14, 1928: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Driver died Wednesday morning. ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 28, 1926: And Mrs. Lawson Sitzlar Roberts, a sweet, pleasant gentle, Christian girl, has gone away from this world and her body now rests in Old Eleazer Camp Ground cemetery, "but her soul has fled to that home above." She was "Pleasant in life; lovely in death." Loving hands will often place flowers on Lawson's grave and while we are doing so we also know that Lawson is now forever one of the sweetest firls in the Rosebud garden of girls in heaven. ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 24, 1926: On February 7th, at 7:00 o'clock A.M., death entered the home of Mr. Fred Presswood and claimed as its victim, his dear mother, Mrs. Emma Presswood. She is survived by her loved husband, 3 sons, Fred, Frank, and little son, Herbert, of Jeffrey, one daughter, Mrs. George Burgess, of Chattanooga, two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Presswood died of pneumonia. Mr. Presswood has our heartfelt sympathy. His is an excellent man and his wife was one of the most devoted Christian women I ever seen. Her tender remains were laid to rest in the Tellico Plains cemetery, there to await the Lord's coming. Our tenderest sympathy goes out to the heart broken family in their dark hours of sorrow. _____________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 28, 1926: Erskine Hawkins was accidentally shot and mortally wounded at the home of his father, last Friday night in the Ball Play community. Kelly Hawkin, his father was out in the yard shooting at some cats, and on returning to the house, a loose plank flew up, throwing him down, the gun discharged the contents of which struck Erskine in the face, death resulting instantly. Erskine was indicted jointly with his brother, Porter Hawkins, charged with the murder of Oscar Giles several months ago and was held in jail without bond until the trial two weeks ago, the jury unable to agree on the verdict. Erskine was released on a $10,000 bond a week ago last Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) 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, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, March 7, 1934, Page 2: "Mr. Jasper Rodgers of McKenney, Texas died Feb. 24, 1934. He was 62 years and 20 days old. Funeral services were held Monday morning, Feb. 26th at 11 o'clock, at the South Wilcox Street Methodist Church by the pastor, Rev. F. Lamar McGown, and by Rev. E.P. Akin, pastor of the Nazarene church. Interment followed in the Pecan Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the Sam J. Massie & Son Funeral Home. The deceased is survived by his wife and eight children as follows: Edd, Logan and Pete Rodgers and Mrs. Kenneth Kimball of McKenney, Texas; Miss. Gertie and Jasper Rodgers, Jr., at home; Mrs. Gerida Tiller of Bonham, Texas; and Mrs. Abe Roberts of Englewood, Tenn., Route 1. He is also survived by a brother, Mr. Bob Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Tenn.; and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Raper of Madisonville. Four children preceded their father to the grave: Margaret, Birdie and Roy Rodgers. Mr. Jasper Rodgers moved from Athens to Oklahoma in 1921 and from there to Bonham, Texas, and on to McKenney, Texas, where he has been living for the past few years. He was a well known citizen of McMinn and Monroe Counties. Everybody loved Jasper and we regret very much to learn of his death. He and his family visited his daughter, Mrs. Abe Roberts in Monroe County about four or five years ago. We wish he could have come back and visited us again. But we know that he has gone to rest. Let's all prepare to meet him in Heaven, for we know our loss is Heaven's gain. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife and children and his many friends and relatives. Written by a friend," ----Della Roberts. _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, November 22, 1944, Page 6: "In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Mother---The gentle spirit of Mrs. Rachel Blanton Kirkland was wafted away from this existence and into the loving arms of her Saviour on Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. She was born on Nov. 10, 1857, making her 87 years of age at the time of her passing. She was married to James Kirkland, who preceded her in death ten years ago, and to this union were born nine children---four sons and five daughters: Mrs. Henry Jenkins of Tapoca, N.C.; Jesse Kirkland, who passed away last May; Mrs. Pollie Ann English, who also has passed on; George Kirkland, of the Shortbark community; Arthur Kirkland, now deceased; Mrs. Ban Bivens of Vonore, Route 3; Homer Kirkland who preceded his mother several years ago; Mrs. Walter Bivens of Madisonville, Route 3, and Mrs. Clarence Bivens of Vonore, Route 3. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a true Christian until the Master called her. She was a loving wife and mother. We children did everything that loving hands could do for her, but to no avail; the Lord had a better place for her where there will be no more suffering or tears. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Ballplay Church by Rev. Edward Linton, who spoke very touchingly on her consecrated life and beautiful character. Burial was in the cemetery nearby, and loving hands covered the grave with beautiful flowers in remembrance of her many kind deeds and her loving services to loved ones and friends. May God's richest blessings be ours in this time of sadness. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Sallie Bivens, -----A daughter. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, December 6, 1944, Page 4: "In Loving Memory Of Our Darling Mother---The gentle spirit of Mrs. Rachel Kirkland was wafted away on Friday, Nov. 10. The loving Saviour said, "Mother, come up higher to your sweet home; your trials and troubles are over." "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Oh, mother, how we miss you here in this world below---but some day I know we'll meet you again if we are true to Jesus. We did everything for her that loving hands could do, and we want to thank all the good neighbors and friends for their kindness during her sickness and death, especially Mrs. Grace Jenkins and Nellie Bryant, who stood by her bedside through days and nights and helped care for her. May God's richest blessings be with those good neighbors and with us children who are left to mourn because of her departure. Funeral services were conducted on the following Sunday at 2 p.m., at Ballplay Church, by Rev. Edward Linton, who spoke of her consecrated life and service. Mother professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a true Christian life until her Master called her home. Her husband, James Kirkland, preceded her in death ten years ago. To this union were born nine children, four of whom have passed on; four daughters and one son survive: George Kirkland of Madisonville, Route 3; Mrs. Walter Bivens of Madisonville, Route 3; Mrs. Henry Jenkins of Tapoca, N.C.; Mrs. Ban Bivens and Mrs. Clarence Bivens, both of Vonore, Route 3; 37 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. May God's presence and comfort sustain and hold us up in this hour of sadness." Mrs. Clarence Bivens, ---A daughter. _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, April 4, 1945, Page 1: "Madisonville Route One---Friends of Mrs. Roy Thompson of Athens [McMinn Co. TN] were sorry to learn of her death on Sunday, after an illness of only a few hours. She used to live near Liberality and was a devoted church worker. Relatives have our deepest sympathy." ---Mrs. Will Kinser. ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, August 23, 1950, Page 2: "Tellico Plains---L.P. Holt Dies Friday After Lingering Illness---Funeral services for L.P. Holt, 70, were held Sunday afternoon at First Baptist Church in Tellico Plains. The Rev. Virgil Tallent officiated. Mr. Holt died at his home Friday, after a lingering illness. Survivors include: wife, Mrs. Lilly Holt; sons, Floyd of Tellico Plains; Carl of Washington, D.C.; Hallon of San Diego, Calif.; Roger of Lenoir City; James and Glen, both of Knoxville; daughters, Mrs. Ann Marklin of Nashville; Mrs. Jean Atchley of San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Jessie Sutton of Newport, and Miss Helen Holt of Knoxville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial was in Center Cemetery." Page 8---"L.P. Holt, Jr., died at Tellico Plains on August 18, where he had been a resident for 24 years. He was born in 1879 and was a retired farmer. Funeral services and burial were at Center Church on August 29." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, November 11, 1931, Page 1: "In Memory---On the evening of October 13, 1931, at 12:15 p.m., at his home in Tellico Plains, the sweet and loving spirit of Jesse Samuel Newman peacefully took its flight to that house not made with hands. He was born April 30, 1905 and was the youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. John Newman. He was married to Adella Saintanoy, of Cambridge, Ohio, in November, 1926, and born to them was a son and daughter, Wilford, age 5 years and Jacqueline, age 3 years. Jesse was loved by, and had a smile for everyone, and to know him was to love him. He was a loving companion and a faithful father. But oh! It is so hard to give him up, but it is such a comfort to us to know that our loss is Heaven's gain. He professed faith in Christ May 2, 1931, and lived faithful to the end. He leaves to mourn his death a loving wife, two children, mother, Mrs. John Newman of Tellico Plains; 5 sisters, Mrs. William Akins, Mrs. George Hunt, Mrs. Burl Tallent, all of Tellico Plains; Mrs, Henry Akins of Pampa, Texas; and Mrs. Lewis Crawford of Akron, Ohio; 3 brothers, Oscar, Claude and Floyd Newman of Maryville, Tenn., and a host of other relatives and friends. Our family circle is broken and a place made vacant that never can be filled, but may we all live a life as this dear one has lived and meet him around God's bright throne, where he is waiting and watching for us to come. In everybody's garden A little rain must fall--- Or life's sweetest flowers Wouldn't bloom or grow at all. Though the clouds seem heavy, Oh so heavy, oh my friend--- I'm sure that God who sends the showers Will send the rainbow's end." Written by his sister, Ella. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, September 16, 1936, Page 2: "Dr. Walter Hammond---Funeral services for Dr. Walter Hammond were conducted from the Baptist Church in Tellico Plains, on Sunday, with Rev. T.A. Nelson officiating. Burial followed in the City Cemetery. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. John Walker, of Tellico Plains, and one brother, Fred Hammond, of Cleveland. Dr. Hammond died in Fort Sanders Hospital [Knox Co. TN] after an illness of several days. The Masons had charge of the service at the cemetery." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, February 3, 1937, Page 1: "Belltown---The funeral of Mrs. Spencer Giles at Cane Creek was postponed from Sunday afternoon at two until Monday morning at 10 o'clock on account of the rain." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, August 15, 1957, Page 8: "Spencer Giles Taken By Death Saturday---Spencer John Giles, 86, retired farmer of Tellico Plains, died Saturday night at Sweetwater Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William Hawkins and Mrs. Bill Akins of Toledo, Ohio; three sons, Ernest, Howard and Barrett all of Ohio. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at First Baptist Church in Tellico Plains. Burial was in Cane Creek Cemetery." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, October 17, 1957, Page 1: "Mrs. Bivens Dies At Home In Tellico Plains---Mrs. Katherine (Katie) Bivens, 73, died Saturday at her home on Tellico Plains Route 3. Survivors include her husband, Jack Bivens; two sons, Virgil Bivens of Tellico Plains and Verlin of Vonore; two daughters, Mrs. Barney Williams of Englewood and another daughter who resides in Ohio, and several other relatives. Funeral services and burial occurred Monday afternoon at Oak Grove Friends Church." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, October 17, 1957, Page 1: "Enos Sloan Succumbs With Heart Seizure At Home Past Monday---Enos L. Sloan, 71, well-known Monroe County farmer for many years, died Monday morning of a heart attack at his home on Madisonville Route 4. He had been in failing health for some time. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Dye Sloan; two daughters, Mrs. Zoe White and Mrs. Blanche Boring of Maryville; a grandson, Frank Dawson White; three sisters, Mrs. Tate Curtis of Madisonville, Mrs. O.E. Chesney and Mrs. Sara Stratton of Knoxville. Funeral services and burial occurred Wednesday afternoon at Tellico Baptist Church." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, June 28, 1950, Page 1: "Death Beckons Former Squire---Funeral services for A.M. (Andy) Johnson were held at the Methodist Church on Monday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. C.W. Dye officiating. Burial was in Hiwassee Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was 83 years of age. He had been in poor health for several months. Death occurred on Sunday at 1:50 a.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.H. Hawkins, where he had made his home since the death of his wife two years ago. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a trustee of Hiwassee College, and had been a Mason for 57 years, being a member of Tellico Lodge No. 80 at the time of his passing. Masonic honors were tendered at the graveside, C.B. Hawkins in charge. He was also a member of the Monroe County Court for years, having at different times represented several districts as justice of the peace. Surviving are four sons, Percy Johnson of Akron, Ohio; Arnold of McCaysville, Ga.; Ursel A. of Madisonville, and Brunner of Cherry Point, N.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Lela Moore of Traveler’s Rest, N.C.; Mrs. Effie Kinser of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Mary Nell Hawkins of Madisonville; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, September 8, 1948, Page 1: "Mrs. A.M. Johnson Buried At Hiwassee---Mrs. Cora Johnson, wife of Squire A.M. Johnson, died at her home here on Friday, Sept. 3. Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 14, 1875. She passed away following a heart attack. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. C.W. Dye, pastor, and Rev. E.J. Engle officiating. Burial was in the Hiwassee Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson's passing brought sorrow to the hearts of many relatives and friends. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband and seven children: Mrs. J. Floyd Kinser and Percy Johnson both of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. W.L. Moore of Greenville, S.C.; Arnold of McCaysville, Ga.; U.A. of Madisonville, Brunner of Cherry Point, N.C., and Mrs. M.H. Hawkins of Madisonville. She is also survived by eight grandchildren." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, July 31, 1952, Page 3: "Mount Vernon---The infant of Mr. & Mrs. John Harris of Conasauga was buried at Eleazar Cemetery on Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.A. Laycock." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, December 17, 1953, Page 1: "Gus Moore Is Found Dead At His Home Saturday---Gus Moore, 69, was found dead Saturday morning at his home in Sweetwater. Mr. Moore was well known as a farmer and livestock fancier and was a barber shop operator. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Ben Kimbrough of Madisonville; two sisters, Mrs. Vernon King and Mrs. S.E. Harrison, and a brother, Allie Moore of Sweetwater. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Sweewater, Rev. W.I. Farmer officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery, Madisonville." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, May 11, 1961, Page 8: "The writer was sorry to learn of the death of John Harris of Tellico Plains." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, July 9, 1959, Page 1: "Mrs. Morton Taken By Death July 1---Mrs. Edna Patterson Morton, 70, died at 2 a.m. July 1 at her home in Madisonville. She is survived by a son, Paul Frank Morton of Atlanta; three grandsons, Charles, Douglas and Gary of Bradenton, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Roderick of Madisonville, Mrs. Ora Carruth of Athens and Mrs. Susie Raper of Sweewater; and two brothers, A.J. Patterson of Madisonville and Jess Patterson of Andrews, N.C. Funeral services occurred at 10 a.m. Friday at Madisonville Methodist Church. Burial was in City Cemetery." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, July 13, 1949, Page 1: "Gen. Peace Passes After Illness---Although he had been in failing health for some time, the people of Madisonville and Monroe County were shocked when they learned early Thursday morning that Gen. T.W. Peace had passed away. Gen. Peace was prominent in the affairs of his town, county and state for many years. Funeral services are being held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Madisonville, followed by burial in City Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. A more extended obituary will be published next week." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 20, 1949, Page 1: "Gen. T.W. Peace Buried Friday Afternoon; Was A Leader In Public Affairs For Years---Funeral services for Taylor Williams Peace were held on Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles W. Dye. Burial, with Masonic honors, was in Sunset Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Frank N. Bratton, R. Beecher Witt, James Witt, Harry T. Burn, Tommy Scruggs and Judge Sue K. Hicks; honorary pallbearers were all members of the Monroe County Bar with three other friends, Lee R. Sloan, R.C. Kefauver and S.P. Hale. Flower bearers were Mrs. R.C. Kimbrough, Mrs. Raymond Patterson, Mrs. Tommy Scruggs, Mrs. Pryor Watson, Miss Nora Sands, Mrs. B.W. McConkey, Mrs. Sam McMurray and Mrs. Ray R. Hicks. Among those participating in the Masonic honors at the graveside were S.D. Shamlin of Maryville, secretary of Scottish Rites and Past Grand High Priest; John C. Crawford of Maryville, Past Grand Master, and Frank Quinn of Loudon, in charge of the ceremony. Gen. Peace died Thursday at 6:15 a.m. He was 81 years of age. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary H. Peace of Madisonville; two daughters, Mrs. Cora Driver of Knoxville and Mrs. Ed Knoll of Maryville; one brother, Robert B. Peace of Chattanooga; and six grandchildren. T.W. Peace practiced law in Madisonville for some 60 years. After graduating from Hiwassee College he read law and became a member of the firm of McCroskey & Peace. Sometime after the death of the late Col. T.E.H. McCroskey he formed a partnership with the late Ira G. Sloan, upon whose death several years later he formed a partnership with Ira G. Sloan's brother, O.T. Sloan, which partnership continued until Gen. Peace's death. He served as attorney general of the Fourth Judicial Circuit for two terms. He served in conjunction with Agricultural Conservation work in World War I and was a member of the Selective Service Committee during World War II. He was a member of the Methodist Church for many years, was a Scottish Rite Mason, Knoxville Consistory; a member of the Past Grand Masters' Association, having been Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee in 1920. He was a member of Tellico Lodge No. 80. He was also a member of the Tennessee Burley Tobacco Growers' Association and a director of the Bank of Madisonville. Gen. Peace, who had been in failing health for some time, died of a heart attack. His passing, like his life, was quiet and peaceful. He had said several times to friends that he was ready to go and was only waiting for the call. In early childhood Taylor Williams Peace one day was referred to by an old-time mother of the community as "my noble boy." From this the other children began calling him "Nobe," and by that name he was known by his many friends from then on. Possibly many who were closely associated with him never knew what the initials "T.W." stood for; to them he was "Nobe." He enjoyed the companionship of friends and was ever ready with a hearty laugh though he was sympathetic in the presence of sorrow and misfortune, and tears often were mingled with his characteristic smile. His passing takes another of the old type of Southern gentlemen, whose code was high honor, whose philosophy was that men should do right because it was right, whose desire in life was that his works would stand the test of time. The large number of friends from near and far who attended the last rites, and the many and beautiful floral offerings, bore silent but deep evidence that in upholding these principles he had succeeded. Gen. Peace carried in his billfold for some time this poem on "Immortality," from the ancient Aryan Vedas, translated by Sir Edwin Arnold: "Never the spirit was born; the spirit shall cease to be never; Never was time it was not: End and beginning are dreams.' Birthless and deathless and changeless remained the spirit forever; Death hath not touched it all, dead though the house of it seems. Nay, but as one who layeth his worn-out robes away, And taking new ones, sayeth, "These will I wear today." So putteth by the spirit lightly its robe of flesh And passeth to inherit a residence afresh." _________________________________________________________