Madisonville Democrat, October 31, 1963, Page 8: "Mr. Conaway Crockett Graves, age 77, a former resident of Monroe County, now a resident of Collinsville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23., at a Gadsden hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Moses Graves, four sons, W.B., Cleo, J.T., Crawford and two daughters, Mrs. Lela Roberts and Mrs. Mary Ruth Dobbs all of Alabama. Funeral services was held Thursday at the Vernon Baptist Church." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 29, 1926, Page 1: "Interesting News On Route Six---I have heard with sorrow of the recent death of Mrs. Belle Haun Wright of Collinsville, Alabama. She was a daughter of Rev. & Mrs. S.M. Haun. She, with her husband and family, left here several years ago and moved to Alabama. Belle and I were school mates and neighbors in childhood and youthful days. She is survived by her husband, one child, one sister and many relatives and friends. He sister, Mrs. Fannie Haun Harris, lives on Route Six near the old home place, where she and Belle were born and raised." ---Georgia A. Stakely, Sabbath morning, Sept. 26, 1926. ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 1, 1926, Page 3: "Local Items of Interest---Mrs. John R. Sheets was called to Sweetwater, Tuesday on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Milligan." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 4, 1932, Page 3: "P.G. Kelso, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Monroe County, died last Thursday afternoon in a Memphis hospital, where he had been taken for treatment. He was thought to be getting along nicely, and they were making plans to bring him home, when he was taken suddenly ill and died as above stated. He was 82 years of age. Mr. Kelso was probably as well known as any man in Monroe County, where he visited in the homes of the people and enjoyed the friendship of a large number of people. He lived a quiet and unassuming life, and was always jovial and hospitable. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his death. His children are: Rev. Hugh E. Kelso of Dyersburg, Tenn.; Clyde of Mississippi; Johnston of California; Barney and Dr. Harold Kelso of Madisonville and Mrs. Sallie Hobson of California. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Methodist Church by his pastor, Rev. B.H. Greene, assisted by Rev. E.F. Griffith. The family have the sympathy of all in their great loss." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 29, 1944, Page 6: "Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Sample, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Davis, in Sweetwater, were held Friday afternoon at Sweetwater Baptist Church, the Rev. J.R. Hodges officiating, assisted by Revs. B.H. Greene and Ray Dunn. Burial was in West View Cemetery. Mrs. Sample was 79 years of age. She had been in poor health for some time. She was a faithful member of the Baptist Church for many years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Davis, and a son, Clyde H. Sample, both of Sweetwater; a granddaughter, Mrs. Leroy McKinney of Greybull, Wyoming; three grandsons, Douglas Sample of Miles, Wyoming; Thomas D., now of stationed in England and Billy of Sweetwater; several other relatives and many friends." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 3, 1945, Page 5: "In Loving Memory of Little James R. Isbill---James Robert Isbill was born Feb. 27., and departed this life Sept. 7, 1945, at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Jimmy was a very sweet, attractive baby, much loved and admired by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. D.T. Reed of Knoxville, with whom he made his home. His smiling face and little handshake greeted his friends and loved ones always and won in their hearts a place that cannot be filled. His body was taken to Biereley's Funeral Home in Maryville and prepared for burial, then back to the home in Knoxville, where it lay in state for two hours at the request of friends and neighbors who loved him; then the funeral procession came to the Second Baptist Church in Madisonville where Rev. McCoy Franklin conducted the funeral service. Music was furnished by Mrs. M.L. Hicks, Mrs. Erskine Harrill and Mrs. Ira Burleson. Flower girls were Mrs. George Sharpe, Nina Belle and Sue Sharpe; pallbearers were A.H. Mills, Jr., and W.A. Coleman, Jr. Jimmy is survived by his parents, Howard and Minnie Jo Isbill; his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. D.T. Reed and Mrs. Lige Isbill, and by many other loved ones and friends who weep at his going, but, knowing that God doeth all things well, we feel that he is "safe in the arms of Jesus," and as Bro. Franklin said, "Just a rosebud that God had need of." The body was laid to rest in Madisonville Cemetery beneath a mound of beautiful flowers, to await the Resurrection." ---A Loved One. __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 23, 1956: "W.H. Queen, 83, died Sunday night at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville. A former resident of Tellico Plains, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. H.L. Haun and Mrs. J.M. Burger, of Maryville, Mrs. Ellie Byrum of Tellico Plains, Miss Annie Queen of Ohio, and Mrs. Paul Brown, Virginia; two sons, Howard Queen of Tapoco, N.C., and Ed of Quakertown, Pa.; 36 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial took place Thursday afternoon at Four Mile Church, in Blount County." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Thursday, June 12, 1958: "Mrs. Barr Succumbs At Daughter's Home---Mrs. Mary Emeline Swiney Barr, 74, of Madisonville Route 3, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Stiles, in Benham, Ky., where she was visiting. She was the widow of the late Joseph Bartley Barr. Survivors include five sons, J.C., Charles and Malcolm, all of kentucky, Jack of Maryville and Jim of Madisonville Route 3; four daughters, Mrs. R.W. Forrester of Idaho, Mrs. Stiles of Kentucky, Mrs. M.W. Fleenor of Illinois and Mrs. Harold Lee of Madisonville Route 3; 30 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Nichols of Loudon and Mrs. Bill Carey of Vonore. Funeral services and burial took place Wednesday morning at Hopewell Springs Baptist Church." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 2, 1961, Page 8: "James P. Howard, 84, of Etowah, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Epperson Hospital in Athens. Survivors: brother, I.F. Howard of California; nieces, Mrs. Ethel Evans of Vonore, Mrs. Ruby Howard and Mrs. Ruth Howard of Buhl, Idaho, Mrs. Ralph C. Howard, Mrs. William G. Tallent and Mrs. Grady E. Jones, all of Copperhill, and Mrs. Alan Bell of Kingsport; nephews, Ike Howard of Vonore, Bryant and Kenneth of Loudon, Virgil and Glen of California, Worth and Shelley of Nevada, Boyce, Ralph and Harold of Buhl, Idaho. Funeral services took place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Biereley's Chapel, with Rev. J.L. Ward officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery." __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 8, 1941, Page 3: "Barney P. Kelso, 52, one of the most active members of American Legion Post 65 here, and a veteran of both the French and American Armies during the World War, died at his home here Sunday. He was clerk of the Monroe County Draft Board. Funeral was held at the Madisonville Methodist Church, Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. W.E. Jelf officiating, assisted by the Rev. B.H. Greene of Sweetwater and the Rev. Bays, presiding elder. Burial was in the City Cemetery. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. P.G. Kelso; one sister, Mrs. E.W. Hobson; four brothers, Rev. Hugh Kelso of Princeton, West Virginia, Clyde Kelso of Laurel, Miss., Johnson Kelso, Johnson City, and Dr. H.M. Kelso, Abingdon, Va." ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 12, 1941, Page 3: "A Tribute To Barney Kelso From His Friends---Barney P. Kelso was born in Paris, Texas, the second son of Mr. & Mrs. P.G. Kelso, and died in Madisonville in Jan. 5, 1941. Barney graduated an honor student from the University of Tennessee. He accepted a position with the H.G. Heins Pickle Company and held this position until the outbreak of the World War. When the United States entered the war, Barney was in France serving as an ambulance driver in the French Army. The French Government cited Barney distinguished service and awarded him the Croix de Guerre with Palms. Barney was also a member of the Order of the Purple Heart. He returned home, having been gassed and wounded. Always a kind and courteous gentleman, Barney was loved by everyone for his loyalty to his friends, his country and his loved ones. In his passing, Post 65 of the American Legion lost one of its most active members. He served as publicity director for the Legion for some time. Barney leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Mrs. P.G. Kelso; a sister, Mrs. Sally Hobson of California; four brothers the Rev. Hugh Kelso of West Virginia; Dr. Harold Kelso of Virginia; Clyde Kelso of Mississippi and Johnston Kelso of Johnson City." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 2, 1943, Page 3: "Former Monroe Resident Passed Away At Rome, GA---The remains of Mrs. Anne Pettitt Clift, a former resident of Madisonville and Monroe County, were brought from Rome, Ga., for funeral services and burial at the old home, Sweetwater, Saturday. The service was held at the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Johnson of Chattanooga and Rev. D.R. Greenhoe, pastor of the Sweetwater church, officiating. Burial was in the Old Sweetwater Cemetery. The body was accompanied by Mrs. Clift's son, Pettitt, of Chattanooga; her daughter, Mrs. R.C. Haynes and daughter, Elizabeth, and son, James, of Rome, Ga.; and Mrs. Alfred Clift of Birmingham, Ala. Gen. T.W. Peace attended the funeral from Madisonville." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, December 12, 1957, Page 1: "Monroe Native Passes At Home Near Dayton---Mrs. Tina Ferguson Sharpe, 88, succumbed Friday morning at her home near Dayton. She was a native Monroe Countian, the family having moved to Rhea County about 35 years ago. Surviving are three sons, Vance, Rudy and Oscar Sharpe; three daughters, Mrs. Jack Massingale, Misses Lillie and Nancy Sharpe, all of near Dayton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, J.R. Ferguson of Madisonville and Luther of Utica, Mississippi, and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Wear of near Tellico Plains. Funeral services and burial took place Saturday afternoon at New Union Baptist Church in Rhea County." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 18, 1960, Page 1: "William Riley Tyler, 85, passed away at Sweetwater Hospital, Wednesday, August 10, at 2 p.m. Survivors are two sons, William Burton Tyler of Route 3, Carey Tyler, Jr., of Route 4, Vonore; daughters, Rossie Aline Davis of Route 3, City, Hazel Mae Hembree of Route 2, Loudon. Funeral services were held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Vonore Baptist Church." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 29, 1933, Page 2: "Vonore Route One---Several from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. Akins, Friday, at Mt. Zion." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 13, 1935, Page 3: "Dewey White Killed By A Falling Limb---Dewey White, 35 years old, was killed by a limb thrown back by a falling tree on Black Oak Ridge about 10 o'clock Friday morning, Nov. 8. White, with other men was cutting timber for his brother, Ewing White, who operates a sawmill on Black Oak Ridge, when the accident occurred. Mr. White is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rhoda Giles White; two children, Imogene and C.R.; three brothers, G.E. White of Big Creek, Earl White of Akron, Ohio and Mart White of Sweetwater. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Big Creek, Revs. Haun and Stakely conducting the same, after which burial was made in the church cemetery. Biereley Funeral Home in charge." __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 20, 1935, Page 2: "Obituary---Dewey White was born Dec. 22, 1900; died Nov. 8, 1935. Dewey was 34 years, 9 months and 16 days old. On Feb. 7, 1920 he was happily married to Miss Rhoda Giles. To this union was born two children, Imogene and C.R. Besides his wife and children he leaves three brothers, Mark, Ewing and Earl, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. But their loss is his eternal gain. In a revival being held at Big Creek, Dewey gave his heart to God. He had only lived a Christian a short time until the Master took him away to that bright land above. Just one month from the time he and his family and his brother, Ewing, were baptized by Rev. W.R. Haun, he was buried. Dewey was loved by all who knew him and will be missed in his community. It was a problem for all why he was taken so young in his Christian warfare, but God always takes those whom He loves first to make Heaven more bright. Funeral services were held Nov. 10, conducted by Rev. W.R. Haun and Rev. John T. Stakely, after which his body was laid to rest in the cemetery to await until Resurrection Morn." ---Written by his cousin, Shelly Webb. __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 29, 1936, Page 1: "F.M. Green---Funeral services were conducted at the North Etowah Baptist Church, Tuesday, July 21, for F.M. Green. He was 80 years, 1 month and 4 days of age at the time of his death. His wife preceded him to the grave nearly six months ago. He leaves to mourn his passing four sons, Fate, Jim, Bill and J.D. Green, and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Cook of Niota, where he was staying at the time of his death. Also seven grandchildren, Edna and Louise Cook; Milburn, Ruby, Nellie Sue, J.R. and Alice Lee Green, besides a host of relatives and friends. Burial was made in the Hiwassee Cemetery." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 29, 1936, Page 3: "Mrs. Jane Green---Funeral services were conducted at the North Etowah Baptist Church at one o'clock Sunday, Jan. 26, for Mrs. Malinda Jane Henegar Green. She was 79 years, 7 months and 9 days of age at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, F.M. Green, and four sons, Fate, Jim, Bill and J.D. Green, and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Cook. Also there are seven grandchildren living, Edna and Louise Cook; Milburn, Ruby, Nellie Sue, J.R. and Alice Lee Green, besides a host of relatives and friends. Burial was made in the Hiwassee Cemetery." _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 12, 1921, Page 3: "Supreme Court Decisions---Joe Mode, murder; affirmed. Defendant was sentenced to ten years in penitentiary for killing John Henegar." ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 8, 1956, Page 1: "Oscar Curtis Dies In Tellico Plains---Oscar J. Curtis, 63, died Saturday afternoon at his home in Tellico Plains. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. J.W. Payne of Etowah, Mrs. Claude Martin of Chicago, Illinois, Misses Louise and Bessie Curtis of Tellico Plains; four sons, Kenneth of Tellico Plains, Clyde, Raymond and Homer all of Maryville; 20 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Pete Lance of Maryville and Mrs. Wylie Queen of Tellico Plains. Funeral services and burial took place Monday afternoon at Tellico Plains Baptist Church." __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 29, 1940, Page 3: "Pine Ridge News---We were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Mollie Davis of Mt. Vernon, who was buried at Big Creek, Sunday." ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 5, 1940, Page 2: "Obituary---The grim monster of death has entered the home of Henry Edward Davis and claimed his mother. Mrs. Mollie A. Davis was born Oct. 16, 1858, and departed this life May 24, 1940. She was the mother of nine children, five girls and two boys, having preceded her to the Great Beyond several years ago. Two sons survive her, Bennie and Edward Davis. Aunt Mollie, as she was known, will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was always faithful to her church; a good neighbor, a devoted mother and a good Christian woman. She leaves to mourn her departure two children, Bennie of Vonore and Edward of Mt. Vernon; also two sisters, Mrs. Nomia Strayhorn of McCray, Arkansas, and Mrs. Willie Flax of Miami, Florida. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. O.R. Dotson and Thurber Burger, after which her remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in Big Creek Cemetery." ---Written by her friend, Mattie J. Webb. ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 29, 1959, Page 4: "Dies Wednesday---Mrs. Sadie Harris Veal, 56, of Tellico Plains, Route 3, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at her home. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Garren Green of Harriman, Mrs. Jess walker, Mrs. J.B. Britton and Mrs. Clifford Harris all of Tellico Plains; four sons, Eugene, Earl, Reed and Harold Harris all of Tellico Plains; 11 grandchildren, seven sisters, three brothers. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hard Shell Church, to be followed by burial in the church cemetery." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, March 31, 1960, Page 1: "Joe McMurray Dies At Knox Hospital After Lengthy Illness---Joe N. McMurray, 68, retired farmer of Madisonville, passed away ay 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William E. Carson of Lenoir City; three sons, Howard McMurray of Maryville, Sam of Clearwater, Fla., and Hugh of Madisonville; two sisters, Miss Ola McMurray of Madisonville and Mrs. A.H. Stegall of Kingston, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services are being held at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at First Methodist Church, with Rev. James R. Smith, pastor, and Rev. C. McCoy Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 28, 1951, Page 4: "Mrs. Vira Howard Dies At Hopewell Springs---Mrs. Vira Howard, one of the oldest residents of the Hopewell Springs community, died one day the past week. She is survived by several relatives in Monroe County and elsewhere." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 31, 1951, Page 7: "Mrs. A.J. Moore, 56, of Christianburg, died in a Knoxville hospital at 4:10 a.m. Friday. Survivors: husband; son, Bobby of Sweetwater; daughters, Mrs. O.K. Greenwood of Madisonville, Mrs. James McDaniels of Selma, California, Mrs. Ed Thomas of Knoxville; mother, Mrs. Lillie Butler of Sweetwater; 11 grandchildren, one brother and five sisters. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Rev. Gordon T. Greenwell, pastor, and Rev. Ray Rowland of Madisonville officiating. Burial was in West View Cemetery." ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 17, 1941, Page 3: "Mrs. Margaret C. Carson---Early Monday morning, Mrs. Margaret Callaway Carson passed away after an illness of several months. Mrs. Carson was born near Conasauga, Tenn., on April 15, 1863. However, she came to Monroe County when ten years old and, with the exception of eleven or twelve years spent in Knox County, she had lived in the family home, Tuskega Farm, situated near Vonore, on the Little Tennessee River. In 1882, Margaret Callaway was married to James Burch Carson, whose death occurred in 1918. She is survived by three sons, James G. Carson and John M. Carson of Vonore, and Thomas C. Carson of Knoxville, and one daughter, Mrs. Dixon McCarty of Chattanooga; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; an only brother, John L. Callaway of Knoxville. A woman of strong, simple faith, her Christian influence will long be felt in the home, the church and the community. Funeral services for Mrs. Carson were held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Toqua Presbyterian Church, Rev. McCoy Franklin and the Rev. T.J. Miles officiating. Burial in the family cemetery at Cleveland, services being held at the grave at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers were nephews: Newton Callaway, Frank Callaway and Birch Carson of Knoxville; Joe Callaway and Dr. Henry Callaway of Maryville; Dr. C.T. Carson of Madisonville; Eugene Callaway and Luke Callaway of Cleveland." ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, March 5, 1959, Page 1: "Tellico Area Man Succumbs Sunday---Ben W. Johnson, 82, retired farmer, died Sunday afternoon at his home on Tellico Plains, Route 2, where he had lived 55 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Akins Johnson; a brother, Jim Johnson of California; a sister, Mrs. Emma Cagle of Tellico Plains; two step-daughters, Mrs. Opal Freeman of Pineville, Ky., and Mrs. Mary Lou Patterson of Tellico Plains, Route 2. Funeral services and burial took place Tuesday afternoon at Piney Grove Baptist Church." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 9, 1929, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---James Monroe Raper, son of Henry Raper and wife, was born in October, 1841. He married Melvina Sitzlar in 1868. Melvina, born in 1844, was a daughter of William Sitzlar, Sr., and his first wife. Melvina took sick December 20, 1928 and died December 30, 1928. James Monroe Raper took sick December 24, 1928 and died January 1, 1929. They were buried in one grave in Hickory Grove Cemetery on January 2, 1929. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John R. Harris, assisted by Rev. Will Crye. I have known Mr. & Mrs. Raper all my life. We always called them "Mel" and "Rode." They lived at Mt. Vernon. They have six children living and two dead. The children living are Arnold, Paris, John Henry, Mary Jane and Cordie. Mr. & Mrs. Raper are now sleeping side by side in one grave in Old Hickory Grove Cemetery, where my father and mother, two of my sisters, three of my brothers and other relatives and friends of mine are buried. To the bereaved children of Mel and Rode, I would offer my tenderest, loving sympathy." ---Georgia A. Stakely, January 7, 1929. _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 19, 1941, Page 3: "In Memory of Mrs. George Arnold---On Friday, March 7, 1941, about 1 p.m., the angel of death came into our midst and bore away the spirit of a mother and grandmother, Mrs. George Arnold, that that haven of rest where there is no suffering. Grandmother, as everyone called her, had been in declining health for six weeks, but was able to go about and enjoy herself; she would sing good songs to make everyone feel welcome. She was 94 years old---the oldest person in the Notchey Creek community. She professed faith in Christ in early girlhood and always lived close to the Lord. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her death has left a vacancy that never can be filled; but Jesus had a better home for her than any earthly home. She is now waiting for her loved ones. Her husband preceded her to the grave a little over three years ago; she also had two daughters waiting for her. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. C.E. Alexander; two sons, Messrs. John and Lester Arnold; 12 grandchildren, Clarence, Homer and Fred Alexander; Mrs. John Watson, Mrs. Ruth Adams, Leonard Arnold, Mrs. Woodrow Moses, Miss Martha Arnold, Mr. George Arnold, Mrs. Dale Gates, Messrs. Archie and Joe Arnold, Mrs. James Ervin, Miss Margaret Arnold, Mr. Earl Linginfelter, also 16 great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her departure. She was the last of her immediate family. Before her marriage she was Lucinda Elrod. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Jenkins on March 9, at her home. The song service was by the Notchey Creek Quartet. Burial was in McClellan Cemetery near Rocky Springs, Biereley's in charge. The mound was covered over with beautiful flowers. "Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories she left behind." ---A Granddaughter, Mrs. John Watson. ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 3, 1925, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---Mr. Frank Harris died on Sunday, May 31st at his home at Conasauga and was buried yesterday at Hickory Grove. Rev. Will Crye conducted the funeral services. Mr. Harris, until recently, was a citizen of the Wilson Station community. He was always an honorable, upright citizen, quiet and unobtrusive in manner, truthful and honest in all walks of life." ---Georgia A. Stakely, Tuesday morning, June 2, 1925. ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 27, 1927, Page 4: "Obituary of J.L. Green---J.L. Green was born March 24, 1844 in Cherokee County, N.C., and grew up to manhood in the neighborhood of Beech Creek. In his early days he professed Christ and joined the Baptist church. In 1867 he married Mary J. McNabb, and they together built one of our old-fashioned, Christian homes, where Christ is exalted above everything else. To this union was born 14 children, 13 of whom are living. Brother Green was a man of fine Christian character. In 1894 he left Cherokee County and moved to Monroe County, where he lived the rest of his eventful life and reared his family to be useful men and women. His boys all hold good positions and his girls married very well. Mrs. Green died 20 years ago and he made his home most of the time since with Mrs. Wes Hall, who cared for him with all the love and attention that could be given a father. He died April 17, 1927, being 83 years and 22 days old. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A.F. Mahan and Rev. T.A. Nelson, in the presence of a great number of friends at the Tellico Plains Baptist Church, where his membership had been for many years." ---Rev. T.A. Nelson. "Card of Thanks---We wish to thank our many kind friends for their acts of kindness and sympathy in the death of our father, J.L. Green, and for the many beautiful flowers expressing your esteem for his memory." ---The Family. ________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 21, 1949, Page 1: "Tellico Plains---The Rev. Jesse Edington passed away Sunday afternoon at his home following a long illness. Surviving are his wife; five children, Mrs. Roxie Bryson, Mrs. Sarah Bradley, Mrs. Johnnye Ervin, Mrs. Mary Sue Williams and Carl Edington. For the past 20 years the Rev. Edington had been pastor of churches in Monroe and Polk Counties." ---Miss Irene Ellis. _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 14, 1951, Page 2: "Tellico Plains Section---Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Eddington---Funeral services for Mrs. Pollie Eddington, 67, were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Unicoi Baptist Church, with Rev. Virgil Tallent officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Eddington died Thursday afternoon from a brain hemorrhage en route to Sweetwater Hospital. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Sarah Bradley, Mrs. Roxie Bryson, Mrs. Johnny Ervin, Mrs. Mary Sue Williams of Tellico Plains; son, Carl, of Tellico Plains; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 12, 1930, Page 4: "In Loving Memory of Eva Summey Tucker---On January 23, 1930, the death angel visited the home of Mr. Jim Tucker and claimed his loving wife, Eva. She had been sick for several months. Eva was the daughter of Drew and Sallie Summey. She was about 40 years old. She professed faith in Christ several years ago and belonged to Howard Chapel at the time of her death. She leaves a husband and five children, father and mother, and three brothers, Tobe Summey, John Summey and Charlie Summey of Vonore, Route One, and four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Michael of Knoxville, Mrs. Ruby Self of Greenback, Mrs. Ann Holloway and Mrs. Lou McLemore of Vonore, Route One, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her parting. She was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion Cemetery to await the Resurrection." ---Written by a Friend. __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 20, 1939, Page 5: "John McKee, about 70 years of age, was found dead Tuesday evening near the home of H.C. Thomas. He had been plowing with two horses and he or his team had stepped too close on the bank of a big gully and fell in. One horse was killed also. He plowed with check lines around his waist. Claud Thomas failed to see him late in the afternoon and went down there to see him. His dinner and feed for his team were still in the wagon. County Court Clerk, Fred Joines, a neighbor, said he talked with Mr. McKee that morning." __________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 23, 1933, Page 1: “Madisonville Route Two---Mr. J.H. Rogers attended the funeral of his uncle, A.J. Rogers, at Fairview, near Athens, last Sunday, who committed suicide by shooting himself Saturday. This is greatly deplored by his friends, of which he possessed a large number, he having once lived on this Route.” ---Nellie C. Stakely. ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 6, 1916, Page 3 “New Hope---William Tolliver Frank was born July 6, 1836; died March 29, 1916, aged 79 years, 8 months and 23 days. In about 1857 he married Miss Margaret Sheets. Ten children blest this union, eight sons and two daughters, of whom four are dead. Those living are: Charlie of Kincaid, with whom Uncle Tol, as he was familiarly called, lived; R.L. of this place; George of Glenloch; Will of Rhea, Arkansas; Mrs. Isaac Tinker of this place and Mrs. Thomas Green of Pond Creek. He was a Confederate soldier and had been a member of the New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 38 years. His wife died April 15, 1915. In the death of Uncle Tol the children have lost a loving father, the church a faithful and loyal member and the community a good neighbor and the writer a true friend. He said to me a short time before his death that if had an enemy anywhere he did not know it, and we believe this true, for everybody liked Uncle Tol. The funeral service was conducted at this place the following day by his pastor, Rev. S.T. Neeley, assisted by Rec. C.C. Seagles, after which kind friends and neighbors laid his body to rest in the cemetery nearby, there to await the Resurrection of the just.” ____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 26, 1933, Page 3: Mrs. J.F. McConkey died last Friday night, July 21, at 9 o’clock, at the home of her son, Alton, in Knoxville, at the age of 71 years. Mr. & Mrs. McConkey went to Knoxville about ten days before her death to visit some of their children. She was not feeling very well, but thought it was only a minor importance. But soon after reaching Knoxville, she became seriously sick and the doctors were called. After a thorough examination the physicians gave the family no hope of her recovery. She remained at death’s door for several days before the final summons came. Everything humanly possible was done to prolong her life, but all to no avail. Mrs. McConkey was a member of the Methodist church and a had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, two daughters, four sons and a large number of other relatives. Her children are: Mrs. W.W. Leonard of Tellico Plains; Mrs. Tom R. McMurray of Nashville; Charles E. McConkey of Etowah and Frank, Carl and Alton McConkey of Knoxville. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. B.H. Greene, assisted by Rev. G.K. Patty of Etowah, after which her remains were laid to rest in the Sunset Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.” Page 2: “Interesting News from Route Six---Col. J.F. McConkey, Madisonville, Tenn.: Dear Jeff, I would mingle my tears with yours. I would comfort you if I could. But sorrow for the loss of loved ones is the only sorrow from which we never seek release. Friends can give us only sympathy and love when our hearts are bleeding from wounds caused by the death of those we love; no one can fill the vacancy in our aching hearts like our very own, and Jeff, I’ve had to give up my parents and all my brothers and sisters and have also suffered other great sorrow. Friends have been so good and kind to me and I know they will be kind and good to you. And yet this sorrow for the loss of our loved ones will stay on and on in our hearts until we join our loved ones in the Glad, Bright, Spirit World. Your parents and all your brothers and sisters have, like mine, gone on before. But you have children and grandchildren and still have something precious left to you---something for which to live---I am entirely alone in this world, yet someone said to me that I am not alone; that I have the presence of our Great Creator, and Jeff, you have His presence with you.” Your Friend, Georgia A. Stakely, Route Six, Madisonville, Tenn., July 24, 1933. _________________________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 10, 1955, Page “Mrs. Mary M. Curtis, 95, widow of the late Rev. W.M. Curtis, of Vonore Route 1, died last week at her home. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. W.M. Leming, Mrs. J.E. Berrong, Mrs. Henry Burton, Mrs. B.F. Hopkins and Mrs. George Williams; three sons, John, Morris and Wayne Curtis; 35 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held Friday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.” __________________________________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 23, 1929, Page 1: “Interesting News From Route Six---Sunday night, Oct. 20, 1929: David Freeman, who died yesterday at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 13 days, was buried this afternoon in Bethlehem Cemetery. Rev. John T.Stakely conducted the funeral service.” ---Georgia A. Stakely. ________________________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 30, 1939, Page 3: “Mrs. Delona Evans, age 28, died at her home near Tellico Plains in Wednesday, August 23, 1939. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Bob Evans; five children; her mother, Mrs. Lula Lethcoe, and three brothers, Theodore, Henderson and Fred Lethcoe; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Mae Rayfield and Mrs. Elmorie Rayfield. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. James Cardin and Rev. Fred Thompson on Thursday, August 24, and she was laid to rest in Miller’s Chapel Cemetery. Delona was a good mother. She will be missed by her many friends and loved ones. She is gone but not forgotten. The death angel visits all homes and takes fathers, mothers, wives, husbands and children, leaving the homes oh, so sad and lonely. We do not understand why now, but we will understand it all bye and bye.” ---Mrs. A.R. Belcher. _____________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 26, 1927, Page 2: “Notchey Creek News---The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Avery Rogers of Cleveland was buried here Saturday. The parents have the sympathy of the many friends in this community.” _______________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, January 28, 1954, Page 3: “James A. Wright, 80, died Sunday at his home in Englewood. He was a railroad worker. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Englewood Christian Church. Burial was in Burger Cemetery.” ______________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 5, 1948, Page 6: “Rafter---The remains of Mr. Boyd Freeman were brought here from Pineville, Kentucky, one day the past week and buried in the Roberts Cemetery.” ---Columbus Shaw. “There will be a decoration here at Macedonia on May 30, the fifth Sunday. It will be an all day affair and two funerals are to be preached on that day---those of Mr. Jim Freeman, who died in January, and his son, Boyd Freeman, who was buried here last week. A minister from Kentucky will preach these funerals.” ---Columbus Shaw. ______________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, May 20, 1954, Page 1: “John Gentry, 92, died Wednesday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Celia Rhinehart, at New Market, Virginia. He was a former Monroe Countian and is survived by two sons, Willie and Robert; four daughters, Rubie, Annie and Mrs. Rhinehart, all of Virginia, and Dora of Vonore; four grandsons, Roy and Floyd Gentry of Vonore, Junior and James Gentry of Madisonville; five granddaughters, Mrs. James Gray and Mrs.Elmer Matoy of Madisonville, Mrs. Eugene Moser of Vonore, Mrs. Willie Hawkins and Mrs. Willard Conley of Ohio. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Zion Baptist Church, the Revs. James Patton and Conward Cline officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.” ______________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 4, 1932, Page 2: “Route Three---Mrs. Josie Frank died at her home last Tuesday of pneumonia, at the age of 36. She was a sweet Christian, loved by all that knew her. She leaves a husband, seven boys and an infant daughter a few days old. Funeral services were conducted from New Hope Church, Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Seagles, after which the remains were laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery.” Same Page: “Mrs. Josie Frank, wife of Charlie Frank, died April 26, 1932, at her home in Vonore. She leaves a husband and seven boys, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was laid to rest at New Hope, Rev. Seagles conducted the funeral services. “A mother so dear, a loving wife, Has left this world of sin and strife. And gone to live with Christ above, Where all is peace and joy and love ‘Twas at the dawning of the day When the angel took this mother away, Which gave her husband and children much pain, But now, their loss is Heaven’s gain. She was kind to her children and brought them up right; No evil from her life was not heard. She would go to them any time in the night; Her husband never got a short word. Her voice was sweet, her steps were low; She was truthful and honest and pure as the snow; And to her family she was tender and kind; Her table was ready, always on time. Now children, remember what mother said, Don’t wait to pray until you are dead. Remember the Lord in the days of your youth, And always love and speak the truth. And to her husband, this warning take, Don’t put off until it’s too late. And let’s remember we all must die, And as the tree falleth, so shall it lie.” ----Written by Mattie Moses in remembrance of Josie Frank by request of Charlie Frank. _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 25, 1936, Page 2: “Lakeside News Notes---The death of Mrs. Mary Kittrell, of Bethel, the mother of Mr. W.P. Kittrell, of this community, came as a shock to residents here. Mrs. Kittrell died very suddenly at the home of her daughter, Miss Nan Kittrell, near Bethel, last Tuesday. She was buried at Sweetwater on Thursday, p.m., Quinn Funeral Parlor was in charge of the arrangements. Our sympathy is extended to our friend, Mr. W.P.Kittrell, and to the other relatives.” _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 3, 1942, Page 1: “Pine Ridge---We were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Dave Holloway. The family has our deepest sympathy.” ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 4, 1946, Page 1: “Riverside---Friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Frances Lindsey. The family have our sympathy.” Page 5: “In Loving Memory Of My Mother---Mrs. D.R. Lindsey of Vonore passed away on Nov. 23, 1946. She was 77 years of age. She is survived by her husband and four daughters, Mrs. C.M. Hitson of Maryville, Mrs. C.C. Kirkland of Englewood, Mrs. H.C. McLemore of Chattanooga and Mrs. Erskin Hensley of Dayton, and a host of other relatives and many friends. How we miss mother since she went away! Though she cannot come back to us, we can go to her. She lived a consecrated Christian life and met her friends with a smile, although she had been ill for several years. How we miss her, only God can know. But someday we’ll see her again where we’ll never say goodbye. We can think of nothing sweeter than that meeting.” ---Mrs. Erskin Hensley. Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 11, 1946, Page 2: “In Memory Of Mrs. Francis Lindsey---Mrs. Francis Lindsey, aged 77, died on Nov. 23, 1946. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, four children, five step-children and a host of other relatives and friends. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a true Christian life up to her death. Mrs. Lindsey will be missed. Our community has sustained a great loss, but Heaven has made a gain, and we know she is at perfect rest, “safe in the arms of Jesus.” Funeral services were conducted in her home by Revs. I.H. and Henry White. Pallbearers were her grandsons and nephews: Messrs. Veal, Vernon and Edward Hensley, Ralph, Johnnie and James Kirkland. Flower girls were Misses Charslie, Lucile and Phoebe Maynard, Mary Lena Hawkins and Faye White. She was laid to rest in the Moser Cemetery beneath a mound of lovely flowers. The bereaved ones have our sympathy.” ---A Friend, Faye White. ___________________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 1, 1956, Page 1: “Native Of Monroe Passes Sunday At Home In Georgia---Mrs. Nellie Stephens Payne, 56, born and reared near Tellico Plains and daughter of the late William Bradley Stephens and Sarah Jane Webb Stephens, died Sunday morning at her home at Trion, Georgia, Route 1. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Louis Payne of Trion, Route 1; three daughters, Mrs. Ilene Johnson of Peoria, Arizona, Mrs. Tiney Dover and Mrs. Cecil Brock of Trion; two sons, Thomas Payne of Trion and Gordon Payne of Cicero, Illinois; three step-sons, Clifford and Rev.Emory Payne of Trion, and Andrew of Asheville, North Carolina; three step-daughters, Mrs. Oscar Odom of Rome, Georgia, Mrs. Hoke Smith of Lafayette and Mrs. Dade Hamby of Trion; a brother, Frank Stephens of Athens; 17 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Ridgeway Baptist Church. Burial was in West Hill Cemetery, Trion.” ___________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 22, 1932, Page 4: “In Loving Memory Of Mrs. Noah Johnson---On the day of May 31, 1932, about 1:30 o’clock, it seemed wise in God’s providence to enter the home of Mr. Noah Johnson and call to her heavenly home his loving companion, Pheby Allen Johnson. She was born on November 30, 1870, and departed this life May 31, 1932, being 61 years and 6 months old. For her it is a glad release from suffering and an abundant entrance into that glorious home above. For those who are left behind, loneliness, and longing---longing for a sound of the voice that is hushed, a sight of the form that is still. She gave her heart to her Master’s service in early girlhood and was a member of the Cane Creek Baptist Church at the time of her death. Her life was one of faith, hope and love. She abounded in all, and never failed by word or action in the greatest of these, which is love. May each one who reads these lines, when the “Golden Bells” shall have rung for us, be like Mrs. Johnson, be ready clothed in the white wedding garment of Christ, worthy to stand in His presence and sit down to the great marriage feast of the Lamb of God. Although all that a skilled physician could do; care of friends and the tender devotion of others, that she might be spared to her loved ones, Jesus in His wisdom, and might knew best when He called her to dwell with Him in glory. Those visits to her home we so much enjoyed are privileges which we may no longer enjoy. Weep not dear ones, for mother, though your hearts ache because of the great loss, and you no longer have mother’s words of hope and encouragement to cheer, her presence to inspire, along life’s rugged way. Be prepared when the golden bells ring, of having the blessed privilege of greeting dear mother within those pearly gates. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and five children and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Piney Grove Church by Rev. W.N. Cagle, after which her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery to await the Resurrection of the just.” ---Written by Sudie Cagle. _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 23, 1956, Page 1: “Rev. O.C. “Joe” Miller, 62, died early Monday at his home near Madisonville. He was former pastor of several Baptist churches in Monroe County, and for some years held a pastorate in Zion, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Miller; six daughters, Mrs. Floyd Harlow of Louisville, Ky.; Misses Stella, Ella, Edna, Mildred and Edith Miller of Madisonville; three sons, Boyd, Stanley and Austin of Madisonville; a sister, Mrs. June Long of Madisonville; three brothers, John and Wiley Miller of Illinois, and Buck Miller of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at South Madisonville Baptist Church, Rev. Chester Millsaps officiating. Burial was in Piney Grove Cemetery.” _________________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 20, 1960, Page 1: “Mrs. Veal, 74, Dies At Lowry-Henshaw Clinic---Mrs. Sallie Ledford Veal, age 74, of Rt. 3, Tellico Plains, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday at Lowry-Henshaw Hospital. Survivors are husband, Earn Veal; daughter, Mae Wakefield of Tellico, Rt3; Four sons, Baze Giles of Graysville, John Giles of Daisy, Claude Giles of Chattanooga, Richard of Etowah; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Isabella Baptist Church with Rev. Woodrow Butler officiating. Burial in church cemetery.” ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 10, 1940, Page 4: “Obituary---Sarah Jane Stephens was born Jan. 27, 1854, and departed this life April 1, 1940. She leaves to mourn her departure two daughters, Mrs. Ora Moses of Athens and Mrs. Nellie Payne of Trion, Georgia; one son, Frank Stephens of Tellico Plains; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Click of Niota and Mrs. Bettie Hicks of Etowah. Aunt Sarah had been in declining health for several years. She suffered a fall some time ago, sustaining a broken hip. She bore her afflictions with patience and never complained. She said it was the Lord’s will for this to be. She even seemed happy and contented. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ora Moses, for several years, and during her sickness stated that she was ready to go. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. W.N. Cagle and Lee Emory, followed by burial in Big Creek Cemetery, there to await the Resurrection Morn. “Sleep on, dear one, and take your rest, And lean thou upon the Savior’s breast.” ---A Nephew, Shelley Webb. _______________________________________________________________________________