Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, May 10, 1951, Page 10: "Thomas J. Newman, 84, died Saturday, April 8., at the home of his son, Rev. J.W. Newman at Notchey Creek. Funeral services were held May 1., at Notchey Creek Church, Rev. Conward Cline, pastor, and Rev. Fred Thompson of Meigs County officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Newman and three other sons, William H of Tellico Plains, U.K. and Isaac T. of Madisonville, survive; also two daughters, Mrs. Arlie Croft and Miss Bertha Newman of Madisonville." Page 4: "We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many friends who so willingly assisted and comforted us in our sad hours when our father, Thomas J. Newman, passed away. When dark hours come to you, may you be blessed with similar kindness." ---The Children. ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 12, 1956, Page 1: "E.W. Culvahouse, Sr., 70, of Ten Mile, prominent Meigs County citizen, died Tuesday night at Lowry Clinic, Sweetwater. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a brother and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Ten Mile Baptist Church. Burial was in Sharpe's Cemetery." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 16, 1938, Page 3: "Uncle" Calvin Goss, one of the good colored men of this section, died Feb. 5. He was born in Augusta, Ga., in 1865, being 89 years of age at the time of his death. He was 16 years old when the Civil War ended. He came to Tennessee, lived with the Buck Latimore family and married Susan Latimore, who also belonged to the Latimore family. He was married again later to Mary Dyer and several children were born to these unions, who wish to thank their many friends for the floral offerings and gifts." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 13, 1945, Page 1: "Johnnie Raper Dies At Age Of 75 Years---Funeral services for Mr. Johnnie Raper, a lifetime citizen of Monroe County, were held at Notchey Creek Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Revs. H.P. Boatman, George G. Watson, J.W. Newman and Horace Atkins. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Raper was 75 years of age. He died at his home on Route 5 on Monday morning. Surviving are four sons, Carl, Wiley and Wesley Raper of Madisonville and Jim Raper of Maryville; five daughters, Mrs. Betty Gibson, Mrs. Delzie Watson, Mrs. Bertha Atkins and Mrs. Daisy Watson of Madisonville, and Mrs. Effie Gibson of Maryville, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren." ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 27, 1945, Page 4: "In Memory Of Mr. John M. Raper---Death again has visited our community and has taken from us a good neighbor and citizen, John M. Raper. He was born Dec. 26, 1869, and departed June 11, 1945, being 75 years, five months and 15 days old. He had been ill for several weeks, but bore his sickness patiently and never complained; he always had something pleasant about which to talk. He was married to Carolina Atkins on August 10, 1890. His wife, one son and one daughter preceded him to the Great Beyond several years ago. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Bill Watson, Mrs. Floyd Atkins, Mrs. Betty Gibson, Mrs. Starling Watson, all of Madisonville, and Mrs. Elige Gibson of Maryville; four sons, Jim of Louisville, Wesley, Wiley and Carl, all of Madisonville; 32 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and a number of other relatives and many friends. But “our loss is his eternal gain." He professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a faithful Christian life until God in His wisdom saw fit to call him home. He said a few days before he died that he was not going to be with us long; that he was soon going home. We cannot say he is dead; he has just gone home. We miss him, but we would not have him come back, for God doeth all things well. We can only trust his Saviour to be our Saviour, and we'll meet him in God's eternal home prepared for us. May God comfort and keep us in these sad hours. Funeral services were held at the Notchey Creek Baptist Church and burial was in the church cemetery. Revs. J.W. Newman, George Watson, Horace Atkins and H.P. Boatman conducted the services. Mr. Tommy Watson's quartet sang. Pallbearers were his grandsons: R.B. Gibson, Fred Raper, Osbin Watson, Cecil Atkins, Richard Atkins and Samuel Raper. Flower girls were granddaughters: Mrs. Byrl Hunt, Mrs. John Moree, Mrs. Roy Haris, Mrs. Henry Torbett, Mrs. R.B. Gibson, Misses Hazel Raper, Rossie Raper, Johnnie Lois Atkins, Gussie Raper and Marie Raper." ---A Daughter-In-Law. ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 4, 1933, page 3: "Sam Newman Loses Life In Auto Wreck---Just as we go to press we learn that Sam Newman, of the Notchey Creek community, was killed when his milk truck turned over at what is known as Dead Man's Curve, on the Madisonville-Sweetwater Road at about noon today. Arthur Morgan, of Mt. Vernon, was on the truck with Newman and jumped in time to save his life, but was pretty severely bruised and cut about the face and head. Mr. Morgan, from what we can learn, did not seem to know much about what was the cause of the wreck, except that Newman lost control of the truck and it turned over on its side and pinned Newman underneath. Morgan came on to town with someone in a car and sent aid, but Mr. Newman was dead when extricated. Biereley Funeral Home brought Mr. Newman's body to town and is preparing same for burial. Mr. Newman was well known as an accommodating man, he having operated a taxi line between Madisonville and Tellico Plains for some time until recently." __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 11, 1933, Page 3: "Sam W. Newman---On January 4th a wave of sadness swept over our community when it was learned that the death angel had claimed the life of Sam W. Newman, in a car wreck between Sweetwater and Madisonville. Sam W. Newman was born Nov. 3, 1888. He was 45 years, 2 months and 1 day old. He had professed faith in Christ several years ago and united with the New Bethel Baptist Church, but like many Christians he neglected his Christian life. Sam was a man who loved his friends. Nothing was hard for him to do for those he loved. Not only his friends, but all those in need of assistance received all the help he could render. Nobody was too poor or ragged for him to give a lift on the way. Jesus said, "I was hungry and ye fed me; sick and ye visited me, naked and ye clothed me; Inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these ye did it unto me." One of the ways of serving God is serving humanity. Sam certainly fulfilled that part of the Bible. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, four children, Pauline, 17; S.W. Jr., 6; Quintis, 3; Fletcher, 1. An aged father, M.N. Newman, six sisters, Mrs. W.N. Rogers, Mrs. Luther Bookout, Mrs. Reuben Watson, Mrs. R.G. Ervin, Mrs. James Crofts and Mrs. J.E. Atkins; two brothers, Val and Allen Newman. He has one brother, John Newman, who is dead; two of his children died in infancy. Death comes and leaves an empty chair; Our sorrow seems more than we can bear; Yet with fond hope we're possessed, Believing that our Lord knows best. From loved ones we must severed be; Their faces here no more to see; Tho' why it is thus, we cannot tell, But God in all things doeth well. The large number that attended the funeral bespoke the esteem his community felt for him. The pallbearers were Otis Hamilton, Otto Kennedy, Claude and Floyd Newman, Ranzie Ervin and Ollie Ervin. Our sympathy goes to the family and relatives in their great sorrow." ---A friend, Mrs. Fannie Duggan. ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 10, 1925, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---I learned this morning that Hon. Asberry Crofts of near Mt. Vernon has died and was buried at 10:30 a.m. today. He was a very aged man; was one of our best citizens; honest and upright, a gentleman, a Christian." ---Georgia Alfred Stakely, Friday, June 5, 1925. _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 22, 1956, Page 1: "Mother of Local Man Dies Monday---Mrs. Dona Atkins Mason died Monday night at an Athens hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Mason, daughter of the late Andy and Geritta Tallent Atkins, was a member of Marshall Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, John R. Mason; five sons, Buster Mason of Madisonville; Earl of Mineral Bluff, Georgia; Amos and J.B. of Ducktown, and Cecil of Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Anderson of Farner and Mrs. B.H. Hillis of Athens; 33 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Alfred Mason, Mrs. Roy Henderson, Mrs. Josie Harrill and Mrs. Henry Mason of Niota, and Mrs. Tom Raper of Englewood; four brothers, Jim, Sam, John and Everett Atkins. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at Marshall Hill Baptist Church. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery." _____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 20, 1929, Page 2: "Vonore Route Three---Sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Charlie Dunn. The relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement." Page 4: "Obituary---Mrs. Ella Ware Dunn, wife of Charlie Dunn, died in the Howard-Henderson Hospital at Knoxville, March 6. She was there over three weeks and was under the care of the best doctors and nurses that the medical profession affords. Everything was done in man's power to keep her with us, but God has need for her and that is the main reason that her mission was filled here on earth. Mrs. Dunn was only forty-one years old and it does seem so hard that such a lovable character, a good wife, a sweet mother, a good neighbor would have to go, but some day we can all understand, when all mysteries will be given to us. Yet her life was only a short visit here in this world, but the way she lived was so fine that her Christian character will develop deeds that she will be long remembered. Her kindness, tenderness and Christian spirit that she cultivated in the hearts of her friends was certainly shown on her burial day by the number present, by their outward expression, by their inward emotion and their acts of kindness. Mrs. Dunn leaves five children and her husband and her dear mother, one brother, Mr. Oscar Ware, and many friends to mourn her departure, and the writer wishes that he had words to console all but he wanted to say these few remarks, but in a time like this words are of little avail. It is only through the power of our Master who knows our hearts that satisfying comfort may come and the balm of His infinite healing, love and care binds up their aching wounds. We all enjoy the thought of what David, the great king said of his child, "He can not come back to me, but I can go to him.” And then "When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we first begun." Just think of the boundless extent of eternity, our future abode, and that of our dear Lord and loved ones, where each gate is of solid pearl, and the streets are of pure gold; where there is not even a need for the beautiful radiance of the sun, neither of the inspiring light of the moon, for the glory of God and the Lamb is the light therein. And there God sits on His great white throne and "We, His servants, shall serve Him. We shall look on His face, and His mark, the emblem of His undying love and redeeming grace, shall be in our foreheads. And He shall wipe away all tears from our eyes; and there shall never be anymore death, neither sorrow or crying; neither shall there be anymore pain; for the former things are passed away." The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sam Wolf in the home, and Rev. J.E. Vaughn in the New Providence Baptist Church, and her remains were laid to rest in the nearby cemetery to await the Resurrection Morn." ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 21, 1941, Page 3: "Isham A. Avens---Funeral services for Mr. Isham A. Avens who died in Akron, Ohio, will be held at Bethlehem on Thursday at 2 p.m. Mr. Avens was reared in Monroe County, but had been employed in Akron for the past 18 years. He was 60 years of age. He is survived by his wife, one son, seven daughters, two brothers and five sisters. The surviving son is Burkett Avens; the daughters are Mrs. Clyde Sitzlar, Mrs. Louis McDaniel, Mrs. Ross Pesterfield and Miss Gladys Avens of Madisonville, and Mrs. Lois Atkins of Akron, Ohio. The brothers are James Avens of Maryville and John of Sweetwater; the sisters are Mrs. J.A. Cook of Maryville, Mrs. Liddie Green of Florida, Mrs. Addie Rollen of Middle Tennessee and Mrs. Maggie Newman of Athens." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 10, 1950, Page 10: "Henry Lee Wilson of Rocky Springs Buried in McClellan Cemetery---Henry Lee Wilson, 76, of Rocky Springs, died May 8 at 6:30 a.m. and was buried May 10 in McClellan Cemetery. He was the son of John B. Wilson and Louvenia Barr Wilson. Mr. Lee was a resident of Monroe County for about 44 years. He is survived by his wife. Mr. Wilson was blind for five years and had been bedfast for two years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Guy Cook and Rev. Horace Atkins." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 31, 1950, Page 5: "In Loving Memory of Mr. Lee Wilson Who Died on May 8---Henry Lee Wilson was born April 1, 1874, and departed this life May 8, just as the sun rose over the eastern hills, being at the time of his death 76 years, one month and seven days of age. He was the son of J.B. Wilson and Louvenia Barr. Mr. Wilson professed faith in Christ in early life. He was a member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church where he remained faithful until death. Mr. Wilson was a lifelong resident of Monroe County and a farmer. Surviving are: wife, Mrs. Ella Wilson; four sons, Oscar, Ira and Roy of Madisonville and Walter of Buffalo, New York; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Denton of Madisonville and Mrs. C.J. Murphy of California; three brothers, Sam of Madisonville, Fate and Charley of Athens; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Hunt of Riceville; 17 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Mr. Wilson had been bedfast for 18 months and blind for six years. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 10, from Rocky Springs Baptist Church by Revs. Guy Cook and Horace Atkins. Music was furnished by the Madisonville Gospel Four. Pallbearers were his nephews and flower girls were his nieces and granddaughters. His body was laid to rest in McClellan's Cemetery beneath a mound of beautiful flowers." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 1, 1951, Page 1: "Mrs. H.L. Wilson, 70, died at her home at Rocky Springs, Monday. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Denton of Madisonville Route 1 and Mrs. Nellie Murphy of San Diego, California; four sons, Oscar of Madisonville, Walter of Buffalo, New York, Ira and Roy of Madisonville. Funeral Thursday afternoon at the Rocky Springs Church, Revs. Horace Atkins and Burl Smiley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 12, 1935, Page 4: "Clabe Arp---The dark winged angel visited in the home of Clabe Arp on May 28, 1935, and claimed for its victim Mr. Arp. Clabe was 53 years old. He was born and raised in this county, and lived here most all of his life. He was a man that most everybody around knew. He professed faith in Christ about 23 years ago, but like lots of others got back in the world and lived that way until since he has been sick he claimed that he had made peace with his Lord and was ready to go when the call came. He told them at different times on the day before his death that he was going home tomorrow. Clabe was a son of Ben Arp; a brother of Bud and Burt Arp. Clabe was the father of nine children. He was laid away in Forest Chapel Cemetery beneath a mound of flowers. Rev. Dotson made the talk over him. Biereley Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 11, 1940, Page 4: "In Memory Of Little Betty June Thompson---Betty June Thompson was born June 4, 1939, and died on Nov. 22, 1940, being one year, four months and sixteen days of age when she was called away from her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Thompson. She was ill about four months, and she bore her sickness with patience, never unnecessarily fretting and worrying her parents. She seemed to try to be willing to follow the doctor's instructions and yield to the care of gentle and loving hands, by which all was done for her that was humanly possible. But God had a better home for little Betty June than could ever have been furnished for her on this earth. We cannot understand death now, but we will "understand it better bye and bye." It is heartbreaking to part with our little ones who leave our arms just to go back to the arms of Jesus and do not have to go through with the troubles and trials of this world. Funeral services were held at Mt. Isabel Church, Biereley [Funeral Home] in charge, and she was laid to rest in the Mt. Isabel Cemetery after funeral services by Rev. J.W. Newman and Rev. Enos Hunt." ---Written by her aunt, M.J. Belcher. _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 9, 1936, Page 2: "News from Three Point---On last Thursday I was in Madisonville and visited the Biereley Funeral Home. I was very sorry to see my friend, Will Maynard, who was killed by a car in Niota, near his home there. I have seen him when he seemed to enjoy himself in religious work and seemed to be so happy. He was laid away to rest in the cemetery at Niota." ---Happy Girl. Page 3: "Mr. Will Maynard of Niota died at Sweetwater Hospital of injuries received when hit by a car as he was crossing the highway near his home. He was struck by the car the second day of September. He was born on Jan. 31, 1866 and died Sept. 4, 1936, being 70 years, 7 months and 3 days old. He was married to Sarah Yates on Dec. 9, 1894. To this union were born four daughters and three sons: Mrs. Stella Burke of Oakland, California; Mrs. Charley Turner of Visalia, California; Dewey Maynard of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Mattie Olson of Bakersfield, California and Carl, Willie and Kenneth Maynard all of Niota. Besides his wife and children he leaves several brothers and sisters to mourn his death. Also a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the Quaker Church at Three Point. His funeral was held at the M.E. Church at Niota on Sunday, Sept. 6., by the Rev. T.O. Marshall and Hugh Ensminger. Interment was in Niota Cemetery." "Card of Thanks---We wish to express our many thanks to each and everyone for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father." ---Mrs. Sarah Maynard and children. ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 9, 1945, Page 6: "Mrs. Sarah Maynard, age 74 years, passed away on Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at her home at Niota. She is survived by three sons, Dewey of Detroit, Carl and Kenneth of Niota; four daughters, Mrs. Stella Burk, Mrs. Charlotte Turner and Mrs. Mat Olson, all of California, and Miss Willie Maynard of Niota.; six sisters, Mrs. Julia Maynard of Niota, Mrs. Ina Howard of Athens, Mrs. Nora Humphreys and Mrs. Rosa Lewis of Madisonville, Mrs. Minnie Tallent of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Mollie Watson of Spokane, Washington, and ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Niota Methodist Church, the pastor, Rev. Jollay officiating. Burial was in the Niota Cemetery. Biereley [Funeral Home] of Madisonville in charge." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 16, 1940, Page 3: "Mr. I.N. Taylor, well known Sweetwater businessman, was killed when his automobile was struck by Southern Railway train 17 at 6:15 a.m. Monday. Mr. Taylor had been to the post office and was driving across the tracks near the Seiler Lumber Company at the crossing there. He was crushed under the car when a train struck it. Mr. Taylor was 70 years of age and was a member of the firm of Sweetwater Realty Company. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Scott, of Burkettown, Pa., who passed through Sweetwater only a few days ago on her way to Florida. The body lies in state at the Presbyterian church in Sweetwater from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday; followed by funeral services conducted by the Rev. D.R. Greenhoe, pastor. Burial in the Concord Masonic Cemetery." __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 10, 1957, Page 1: "Calvin Hall Thompson, 32, former resident of Tellico Plains, was killed accidentally while at work in Garrettsville, Ohio, last week. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Concord Baptist Church. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery." ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 30, 1956, Page 1: "Jacob N. Millsaps, 82, died early Monday at his home in Tellico Plains. Survivors include his wife; eight daughters, Mrs. Walter Gooden of Vonore, Route 3; Mrs. W.C. Stafford of Harriman; Mrs. Jesse Smalling of Vonore, Route 2; Mrs. Hoyt Smalling of Tellico, Star Route; Mrs. Obie Butler of Madisonville, Route 4; Mrs. Claude Tallent of Maryville, Route 4; Mrs. Buck Raines of Suches, Ga.; and Mrs. Elden Taylor of Madisonville; four sons, Silas of Alcoa, Route 3; Luke of Johnson, N.Y.; Boyce of Vonore, Route 2 and Jake Jr. of Dallas, Texas and about 135 grandchildren. Funeral services and burial occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Citico Baptist Church." __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, March 28, 1957, Page 1: "Mrs. Anna L. Pearson Succumbs In Maryville---Mrs. Anna Lucille Pearson, 56, former Monroe Countian, died on Tuesday morning at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville. Survivors include her husband, Amos Pearson; a daughter, Mrs. Alma Ownby, Maryville; a son, Reece Pearson, Tellico Plains, Star Route; her mother, Mrs. J.M. Stephens, Maryville; four brothers and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at People's Tabernacle, Maryville. Burial was in Cane Creek Cemetery." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 25, 1957, page 4: "In Loving Memory---Anna Lucille Pearson was born June 27, 1901, and passed away on March 26, 1957. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Stephens of Tellico Plains. She married Amos Pearson in April of 1916. To this union were born three children: Reece of Tellico Plains, Alma Owenby of Maryville and Harold Ray, who died in childhood. Surviving besides her husband and two children are seven grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. J.M. Stephens, Maryville; four brothers, Grant, Kermit and Robley Stephens, Maryville, and Erskine of Akron, Ohio. One need only see the many beautiful floral offerings and faces of the vast number of people who called at the home to realize just how far the circle of her friendship reached. As one who knew her well expressed it, "She was a mother to many, other than her own children." The 31st chapter of Proverbs might well have been written for Lucille, for verily, "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Giver her of the fruit of her hands and let her own works praise her within the gates." We cannot feel she is gone---so much of her lives on in the memory of the deeds she has done. We will not say goodbye---rather, in the words of Peter Marshall, "Goodnight Lucille, we'll see you in the morning." Thy sun has set on us, but shines elsewhere in heavenly light...The encircling gloom is gone and all is fair in heavenly light...Your home is reached, you do not ask to see ...The "distant scene" for it is near to thee...And now thy faith is sight and thou dost know that God is light...And over moor and torrent we must go through the dark light... Till in the glorious morning we shall see...The angels faces of the blest and thee." ---Mrs. Kermit Stephens. _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 29, 1935, Page 3: "D.M. Veal, 75 years of age, died at his home at Rafter, Sunday, May 26, and was buried in Rafter Cemetery, Monday afternoon, Rev. W.A. Carroll preaching the funeral. Mr. Veal is survived by his widow and the following children: Frank Veal and Mrs. Lucy Singleton of Aberdeen, Washington; Mrs. Robert Wear and Mrs. Sam Lovin of Belltown; Mrs. W.M. Catheen of Canton, N.C.; Miss Ruth Veal of Rafter, and Henry Veal of Madisonville. _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 5, 1935, Page 3: "In Memory of D.M. Veal, age 73 years, 6 months and 10 days. On Monday morning, May 27, 1935, a death angel came into the home and kissed away the sweet life of our dear father and grandfather, Moses Veal. He professed faith in Christ at an early age in his life and joined the Macedonia Baptist Church. He served God and his church with a Christian life until the end. He was courteous, kind and true, and was loved by everyone who knew him. His health had been bad for the past ten years, but he bore it with patience. He leaves to lament his departure a companion, Mrs. Sylvania Veal and seven children--- Frank Veal and Lucy Singleton of Aberdeen, Washington; Mrs. Olive Cathren of Canton, North Carolina; Mrs. Sam Lovin and Mrs. Robert Wear of Belltown; Henry Veal of Madisonville; Miss Ruth Veal of Rafter; and a host of other relatives and friends. But they should grieve and sorrow not as those who have no hope. For even in his last days we heard him express not only his readiness but his willingness and earnest desire to depart and be with his adorable Redeemer, where no suffering ever comes and parting is no more. His body was laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery at Macedonia, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Willie Carroll." ---Written by a granddaughter, Mrs. Glen Wear. _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 21, 1925, Page 3: "Local Items of Interest---Jesse Wilson, an old and highly respected citizen, near Wilson Station, died at his home Monday at the age of 75 years. He had not been sick but a few days and just before passing away, he began bleeding at the lungs, from which he never rallied. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Chestua Baptist Church of which he was a member. Interment was made in the Chestua Cemetery. Peace to his ashes." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 28, 1925, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---How inexpressibly grieved I was when my nephew, B.W. Watson, told me that my dear, good, kind, Christian friend, Hon. Jesse Wilson, had died, after only a few days illness. I was with dear old Jesse at Madisonville only a very short while ago and he and I had some very pleasant conversation together. I little thought then that it would be our last meeting together in this world. Oh! How could we bear so many bereavements were it not for the hope of being reunited in that Better Land? We could not bear so great a sorrow as that would be. Only a few weeks ago, Jesse, your little niece and nephew, Abbie and Jesse Rogers, made me a nice visit." --Georgia Alfred Stakely, October 23, 1925. Page 1: "Route Two News Letter---Miss Abbie Rogers and little brother, Jesse Wilson Rogers, have gone to Englewood to reside with their uncle, Mr. Walter Wilson, since the death of their great-uncle, Mr. Jesse Wilson, whose death was a great shock to our community, his illness having been of such short duration. Mr. Wilson was a good man and was one of the most highly respected citizens of our country. Being blessed with an abundance of this world's goods, he was, ever ready to help with any church work or to assist the poor of his community. He fulfilled the command “To him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.” His funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.H. Atkins, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, and he was laid to rest beside his companion, in the Chestua Cemetery, who preceded him to the grave a few years ago. Mr. Wilson will be greatly missed by his neighbors and friends, as he was ever pleasant, and looked on the bright side of life, but none will feel his loss so keenly as his two orphan children of his niece, Mrs. Neppie Wilson Rogers, who have resided in his home since the death of their father and mother several years ago. He proved a true father to them until death claimed him and also looked to their future interest by willing them the bulk of his fortune. He also having willed $500.00 for the upkeep of the cemetery in front of the Baptist Church at Chestua, where himself and a great number of his relatives now sleep." ---Nelle Coltharp Stakely. _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, March 24, 1955, Page 1: "Services Held In Florida for Former Citizen---Joseph U. McKeehan, 85, a former resident of Monroe County, died March 12 in Miami, Fla., and was buried in East Etowah Cemetery the following Saturday. Mr. McKeehan was born on the old Harris place and once conducted a mercantile business in Madisonville. He was a son of the late Alfred and Sarah McKeehan. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mollie Watkins McKeehan; six sons, Grover, Luther, Joe, Ernest, Eugene and Fred McKeehan all of Miami; two sisters, Mrs. Callie Millard of Knoxville and Mrs. Della Ray of Athens; two brothers, O.J. McKeehan of Knoxville and A.H. of Riceville, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Murray Wilson of Madisonville is a nephew." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 1, 1951, Page 1: "Jesse E. Bradley, 34, was killed instantly Monday when a 55 foot TVA power pole fell on him, while at work with TVA between Watts Bar and South Pittsburg. He had been transferred to Watts Bar two weeks ago. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Bradley; his wife, two children, and other relatives in Monroe County. Funeral services at Eleazar Church, Thursday afternoon. He was a former resident of Mt. Vernon." Page 4: "Mount Vernon---Jesse Bradley, who has been employed by the TVA, was accidentally killed this week near Chattanooga when a pole fell on him. He will be buried at Eleazar today (Thursday). He leaves his father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bradley; two brothers, Virgil and Robert; sisters, Mrs. Florence Atkins of Maryville, Mrs. Cynthia Lee, Mrs. Nina Lee and Mrs. Alice Lynn of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Mayme Cardin of Englewood Route 1, and Mrs. Fannie Howard of Oak Ridge; wife, Mrs. Edna Bradley, and two children." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 21, 1927, Page 3: "Lakeside News---Mr. James Kiser, who had been ill for a few weeks passed quietly away December 13, in the home of his son, Floyd Kiser. The remains were laid to rest in the Clemmer Cemetery to await the Resurrection Morn. Mr. Kiser was 72 years old." ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, October 18, 1951, Page 4: "Mrs. Mattie C. Chambers, 75, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Monday at her home on Vonore Route 4. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. E.A. Satterfield, Mrs. John E. Kittrell and Mrs. Albert Giles all of Loudon; Mrs. S.A. McCall of Greenback and Mrs. Clyde Porter of Vonore; two sons, Lee and Buck both of Vonore; three sisters, Mrs. D.D. Hensley and Mrs. Amanda Kiser of Philadelphia and Mrs. Maggie Shelton of Lenoir City; three brothers, John Clark of Florida, Bill Clark of Madisonville and Jesse Clark of Kingsport; 27 grandchildren and 13 great -grandchildren." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 1, 1929, Page 1: Obituary---The grim monster of death entered the home of Mrs. Tom Humphrey and took away her beloved mother, Mrs. Martha Divine Yates. Mrs. Yates was born October 7, 1847 and died March 17, 1929. She professed faith in Christ at the age of 21 years and joined the Ballplay Church, known as Ebenezer, and lived a consecrated Christian until death. She was the mother of two boys and ten girls. Several months ago she had a fall resulting in a broken hip, which was partly the cause of her death. Sister Yates was always ready to help in time of need, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a daughter of Major Joe Divine. Rev. J.E. Ransome conducted her funeral services, after which her remains were laid to rest, until the Resurrection Morn." "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in that home, Which never can be filled." ---Shelly Webb. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville, Democrat, February 25, 1904, Page 1: "Liberality [Community]---The many friends of Mr. George King will be sorry to learn of his death which occurred in Texas, Jan. 1st. He was a son of Mrs. Henry Ball of Rocky Springs. He leaves a wife and two children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 9, 1927, Page 2: "Notchey Creek News---Mrs. Sarah Ball, Aunt Sarah, as she was familiarly called, at the age of 75 years, was called to her heavenly home one day last week. Aunt Sarah was a consecrated soldier in the army of the Lord for 62 years. At the time of her death she was a member of the Notchey Creek Church. To mourn her flight beyond the veil of tears, she leaves three children, Epp King of Tellico Plains, Jake King of Chattanooga and Mrs. Brad Hicks of Big Creek; some brothers and sisters and a great number of other relatives and friends. At the time of her death she was residing with her daughter, Mrs. Hicks. Her body was laid to rest in the Notchey Creek Cemetery, Feb. 5, 1927. May God cheer the grief-stricken loved ones." Page 2: "Interesting News on Route Six---This morning little Gertie came to see us and said unto me, "Mrs. Ball is dead," and within a very few minutes several people came along; among the number was Mr. Ervin White, who hauled the remains of Mrs. Ball. I went with Mr. White and those with him to Notchey Creek Church and cemetery. After funeral and burial services were over, I came home, stopping a few minutes at the home of Mr. & Mrs. George Rogers, then came on and stayed awhile with Mr. Sam Torbett at his home. Sarah Tallent, daughter of James and Fannie Webb Tallent, was born July 19th 1852 and died February 4th 1927. She was married to Andrew King on Sept. 4th 1866. To that union thirteen children were born, of whom, only three are living: Juriette Hicks, E.L. King and J.P. King. She professed faith in Christ when she was thirteen years old and united with the Notchey Creek Church, and remained a member of that church until her death. After Andrew King's death, she married W.B. King and to that union one child was born. Mollie died while very young. After W.B. King's death she married Henry Ball. Mr. Ball died in 1917. Mrs. Ball had made her home for some time with her daughter, Mrs. Juriette Hicks, and died there. Mrs. Ball was buried today in Notchey Creek Cemetery; funeral services were held from the Notchey Creek Church by Rev. W.G. Smiley and Rev. John T. Stakely. Among the large concourse of relatives and friends who attended the funeral were Mrs. Callie Cobb and two little daughters of Tellico Plains, who are grandchildren of Mrs. Ball, and are cousins of mine. Mrs. Ball leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Watson and one brother, Mr. Jasper Tallent. She leaves twenty-six grandchildren. Funeral discoursed was from the Fifteenth Chapter of First Corinthians." ---Georgia Alfred Stakely, Staurday night, February 6, 1927. _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 19, 1946, Page 1: "Brad Hicks Passes At Home On Route 5 At Age Of 79 Years---Houston Bradshaw "Uncle Brad" Hicks died at 7 o'clock a.m. Sunday at his home on Madisonville Route 5. Mr. Hicks was born Jan. 15, 1867, being 79 years, five months and one day old. He was married to Ritta King in 1887, and to this union were born ten children. Surviving are four sons, Ernest of Decatur; Pryor of Maryville; John of Athens and Ira Houston of Route 5; four daughters, Mrs. John Crain of Boyd's Creek; Mrs. Otha Jenkins of Belltown; Mrs. Howard Best of Ballplay and Mrs. Clyde Plemons of Route 5. Also surviving are 37 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was converted in young manhood, and often said, "I am ready to go when the Lord calls for me." Uncle Brad, as we knew him, was ill for quite some time and suffered more than anyone knows. But now he is through with suffering and troubles which we still have to face. But our hope is to see him again where there is no pain nor parting. May God help his children on their way to see him again. Funeral services were held at the Big Creek Church on June 17 at 2 p.m., and his body was laid to rest in the church cemetery, beneath a mound of beautiful flowers." ---A Friend. _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 7, 1937, Page 3: "Mrs. Brad Hicks, aged about 65 years, drowned herself in the mill-pond near her home last Saturday morning. Mrs. Hicks had been in poor health for the past six months, but the desire to take her own life was never dreamed of by any member of her family. It had been her custom to take a nap after eating breakfast, and she told her daughter -in-law, who was putting up some fruit, that she was going in and lie down. After the daughter-in-law finished her canning she went into the room to see about her mother -in-law, and was surprised to learn that she had never lain down and could not be found. The alarm was given and her lifeless body was found in the mill-pond in the Big Creek community. She leaves a husband and some children, the names of whom we failed to learn. Funeral services were conducted from the Big Creek Church by Revs. John T. Stakely and W.R. Haun, after which her remains were laid to rest in the church cemetery." ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 11, 1934, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---Monday morning, April 9, 1934: Word has come to me this morning that Henry Hicks, youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hicks, was killed last night in a car accident. I am very sorry indeed to hear of it. Mr. Brad Hicks is an old schoolmate of mine, and he and Mrs. Hicks are fine, good people; they live on Big Creek, about three miles from Bethlehem Church." ---Georgia A. Stakely. Page 3: "Henry Hicks---Funeral services for Henry Hicks, 23, were held from the Big Creek Baptist Church, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment took place in the church cemetery. Surviving are his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hicks, four brothers and four sisters, Ernest, Johnnie, Ira and Pryor, Mrs. Sarah Jane Crane, Mrs. Louise Jenkins, Mrs. Callie Plemons and Mrs. Ruby Kate Best. He was instantly killed Sunday night between 10 and 11 o'clock when his car plunged down the river embankment near Bald River Falls. Hicks was driving and his companion, Virgil Lacewell, said Hicks went to sleep, losing control of the car. Lacewell was uninjured. They were enroute to C.C.C. Camp No. 1469." ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 18, 1934, page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---April 12, 1934, Henry Hicks was buried Tuesday, April 10, at Big Creek; funeral services conducted by Rev. W.R. Haun and Rev. J.T. Stakely. That evening Mrs. Elbert King, Mr. Lawrence King and his two little children, Mrs. Callie Cobb and two little daughters, and Messrs. John Wilburn, Frank Johnston, Osborne Brakebill, Mr. Harrill, Mr. McNabb and Mr. Helm stopped awhile with me as they were coming back from the funeral." ---Georgia A. Stakely. ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, January 8, 1959, Page 1: "Historian, Writer Dies In Chattanooga---Funeral services were held on Tuesday in Chattanooga for Mrs. Ann Bachman Hyde, 90, a niece of the late Dr. J.L. Bachman who was pastor of the Presbyterian churches in Madisonville and Sweetwater for years. She was a writer and former historian general of the Unites Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Hyde's brother, the late Nathan Bachman, was a United States senator. Her father, the late Dr. Jonathan Bachman, and her husband, Dr. Charles Hyde, both were Presbyterian ministers." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 25, 1931, Page 2: "Madisonville Route One---Miss Vera Allman, oldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Allman, died Sunday night at 9:30 at the Sweetwater Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the St. Mary's Church, conducted by the Rev. McCrary of Hiwassee. Burial took place in the St. Mary's Cemetery." Those from a distance attending the funeral of Miss Vera Allman were: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ricketts and Mr. Rickett's mother of Maryville, and Mr. Charlie Kinser and son, R.E. Kinser, of Knoxville." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 4, 1931, Page 4: "Vera Telitha Angeline Allman was born March 29, 1914, died February 22, 1931, making her 16 years, 10 months and 23 days old. Vera professed faith in Christ five years ago, and joined the M.E. Church, South, at Chestua and lived a faithful little Christian until the end. During all her sickness she was such a sweet, pleasant girl and had a smile for everyone. She would pray for all her relatives and friends, and said, "Mamma, I have always tried to be a good girl and don't you or daddy worry about me for I am going to Heaven." Vera leaves a father, mother and four sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. George B. McCrary in the St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Monday, February 23, 2:30 p.m." Page 3: "Card of Thanks---We take this method of expressing our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear daughter and sister. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. May God bless you all." ---Mr. & Mrs. V.L. Allman and children. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 22, 1945, Page 2: "Cas H. Bivens Killed By Train Near Sweetwater---Mr. Cas H. Bivens, aged about 55 years, was killed by a Southern Railway freight train near his home in Sweetwater on Saturday about noon and funeral services and burial occurred in Etowah on Monday afternoon, Rev. R.W. Selman officiating. Mr. Bivens is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carl Johnson; one son, Jack Bivens of Sweetwater; and one brother, Gid Bivens of Maryville." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, October 3, 1963, Page 1: "Auto Accident Fatal To Monroe Countian---For the second consecutive Wednesday night, tragedy has struck Monroe Countians involving automobiles. Arthur Hayes Butler of Route 3, Madisonville and Mrs. Donna Mae Kirkland of Route 3, Athens, were killed when their car collided with a car driven by James Holley of Orange, Virginia. Apparently both victims were killed instantly. Mr. Holley was listed in serious condition at Lowry-Henshaw Clinic in Sweetwater. The accident occurred on U.S. 11, just outside Sweetwater city limits, on the "overpass". Exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined." ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, October 10, 1963, Page 8: "Arthur Hayes Butler, age 24, of Route 3, Madisonville, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in an automobile accident. Survivors: parents, Mr. & Mrs. Obie Butler; six sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Lee of Ohio; Mrs. Bob Sloan of Madisonville; Mrs. John Snyder of Illinois; Misses Ruth Butler of Atlanta; Lola and Dorothy, both of Madisonville; two brothers, Melvin Butler and Marvin Butler, both of Madisonville; grandmother, Mrs. Dovie Ellis of Vonore. Funeral services were held Saturday at Hopewell Springs Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 5, 1945, Page 1: "Mrs. John Broome Dies At Home In Maryville---Mrs. John Broome, the former Miss Sallie Wilson, died on Saturday afternoon at her home in Maryville. Funeral services and burial occurred in Maryville on Sunday afternoon. Her husband died several years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. B.C. Pettitt of near Sweetwater and Mrs. R.E. McKeehan of Lenoir City; one brother, Murray Wilson of Ocoee. Mrs. Broome was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ike Wilson of Monroe County." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 13, 1943, Page 4: "Lakeside---The community and many friends of Mrs. Bill Wright were grieved to learn of her death on Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. Her husband preceded her some three years ago. A few days before her death she stated that she wanted to "go home." "Blessed are those that die in the Lord." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 27, 1936, Page 2: "David Stewart Leonard was born on the 10th day of December, 1871, two miles southeast of Sweetwater, Tenn., where the original Leonards in this county settled more than a century ago. He was the oldest son of the late T.P.A. and Margaret Wright Leonard. He was educated at Sweetwater Military College, now Tennessee Military Institute. He was a leader in athletics and in scholarship, being a leader of his class. After his college days, he worked at the brick yard of the late Capt. W.L. Clark of Sweetwater. He was later superintendent of the brick kilns constructions and burnings at Sweetwater, Suwee and Madisonville. In 1899, becoming a mining engineer, he developed barites mines in Roane, Loudon and McMinn Counties. He was the founder of the barites mining industry in this section of the country. In 1908 he accepted a position as civil engineer in the Republic of Haiti. While there, he constructed railroads and returned to the United States in 1911. He again took up his chosen profession of engineering of mines, developing mines in Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama and Georgia. He also supervised the drilling of oil wells in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. He was avidly known throughout the south and southwest as a mining engineer. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Junior Order and a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Methodist Church in Sweetwater. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Leonard, three daughters and one son, Mrs. W.R. Pettit, Mrs. Roscoe Smith, Pauline Leonard and W. Stewart Leonard, and one granddaughter, Martha Ann Pettit, all of Atlanta, Ga. Also four brothers, J.J. Leonard of Maryville, Tenn., A.W., Thomas and H.C. Leonard of Sweetwater, and one sister, Mrs. J.B. Cox of Knoxville. He died of acute indigestion at a hotel in Kingston, Georgia, on May 12, 1936. Funeral services were conducted from the home, 199 Twelth St., N.E., Atlanta, Georgia. Burial was in West Lawn Cemetery." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 22, 1940, Page 2: "In Memoriam---Mr. W.A. Wright was born March 12, 1883, and died May 2, 1940. He was married to Miss Gertrude Gregory of McComb, Oklahoma, and to this union were born seven children, three dying in infancy. His wife and four children survive, Cleo, Jewel, Alma Ruth and Clyde. He also leaves two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Belle Jackson, Mrs. Della Wayman of near Philadelphia; John and Denver Wright of near Madisonville and Charlie Wright of Pittsburgh, Pa., and a host of friends. He professed faith in Christ in his early life, lived honestly and uprightly and tried to bring up his girls and boys to be honest and upright. He was ill for a long time and suffered lots, but bore it all patiently and trusted in his blessed Lord. He never gave up hope, but lived through faith in his God. In his last days he told his friends and loved ones that all was well with his soul and that he would soon be at rest from all pain and suffering. He died praising his blessed Redeemer and told his friends and loved ones to meet him over on the other shore. He said he saw Jesus; that He was calling his name and he must go. He was laid to rest in the Vonore Methodist Cemetery, the Rev. L.W. Cannon officiating. Dear brother, you are gone, but your memory lingers. We know you are rejoicing around God's white throne with father and dear mother and loved ones gone on before, and by the grace of God we hope some day to be with you again, never to part. In my lonely hours the memory of your prayers gives me new courage to press on with more faith and to live a better Christian life, where there will be no more separations, but where we can be as we were when we were children in our earthly home, rejoicing and praising God forever. This is written by a sister who misses your presence here in this world but who is just waiting to greet you on the sunny banks of sweet deliverance." ---Mrs. Della Wayman. __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, January 7, 1954, Page 1: "Mrs. Z.T. Hester, 80, died Sunday at her home near Tellico Plains. Survivors include her husband; six daughters, Mrs. Thomas Nipper and Mrs. Bessie Hooper of Athens; Mrs. Rankin Malone of Harriman; Mrs. Ada Hester and Mrs. Julia Lee of Tellico Plains and Mrs. Martha Duckett of Sweetwater; five sons, Bill and Lee of Athens, Taylor of Tellico Plains and William and Sam of Ohio; 16 grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Funeral services and burial took place Wednesday at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 31, 1929, Page 1: "Madisonville Route Four---B.B. Howard died the 29th of June. Burt, as he was commonly known, was born June 21, 1873. He leaves his mother, three brothers and one sister to mourn his departure. His father, three brothers and one sister preceded him to the grave several years ago. His brothers are John Howard of Loudon, J.P. and I.F. Howard of Idaho, and his sister is Vira Howard of this place." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 21, 1942, Page 1: "Elbert L. Standridge, 67, died Thursday morning at the home of his sister-in-law and nephew, Mrs. Sarah Standridge and Oscar Standridge of Tellico Plains. Services were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Cane Creek Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Charles Kirkland officiated. Surviving are his brother, William of Tellico Plains and several nephews and nieces." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 10, 1941, Page 1: "Miss Margaret Standridge---Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Christianburg Baptist Church for Miss Margaret Standridge, aged 21, of near Sweetwater. Rev. Ray Dunn conducted the services. Burial was in the church cemetery. Kyker's had charge. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Standridge; six brothers, Scott, Edward, Kay, Ross, Elmer and Delmer, and four sisters, Mrs. Walker Kyle and Misses Bernice, Betty Jean and Shirley Standridge." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 7, 1964: "Lakeside---Denver Wright, formerly of Maryville, 67, passed away at Elot, Mo., where he and his family had resided for several years. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ersa Clemmer Wright; son, Edwin; daughter, Mrs. Jimmie Hayes; sisters, Mrs. Bell Jackson, Mrs. Della Wayman both of Sweetwater; brother, Hershell of Madisonville, Route 3. Funeral services were held at Vonore Methodist Church, Saturday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. F.M. Simpson of Kincaid community and many Lakeside folks attended the funeral services." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, January 1, 1959: "Harley A. Wright, 70, died Christmas morning at his home on Madisonville Route 1. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Adeline Dockery Wright and several sons and daughters. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Bethlehem Baptist Church, followed by burial in Big Creek Cemetery." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, May 15, 1902: "Miss Annie Wright died Thursday at the home of her mother, three miles west of town, after several months suffering with consumption. She was the oldest child of the late Wash Wright. Miss Annie was a noble, Christian girl and her death brings sadness to her many friends. The interment was at this place Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman, her pastor. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved mother, brothers, sisters and other relatives." ______________________________________________________________