Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 4, 1933:

"In Memory Of Mrs. Rebecca Elizabeth Miller---The dark winged 
angel of death entered our community on December 25th at 2 o'clock, 
a.m., and claimed for its victim Mrs. Rebecca Elizabeth Miller, who 
was 92 years, 1 month and 12 days old, having been born Nov. 13th, 
1840.

Mrs. Miller professed faith in Christ during the early years of her 
girlhood and was a devoted member of the Eleazar Methodist Church. 
She loved and practiced the old time religion, living the life of one who 
carries the riches of God within herself. We know that she has gone 
to join the triumphant inhabitants of Heaven.

Mrs. Miller was the widow of Dr. Louis Miller, who has been dead 
for a number of years. She was the mother of five children, two sons 
and three daughters, four of whom are living, one son, Louis, Jr., having 
died some years ago. Those living are: Charles Miller, of Chattanooga; 
Mrs. Fannie Haynes, of Tellico Plains; Mrs. Sallie Gamble, of Gudger; 
and Mrs. Martha Payne, of West Virginia. There were 27 grandchildren 
and 45 great-grandchildren. In addition there is a host of relatives and 
friends who mourn her passing.

Mrs. Miller made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Landon Haynes, 
living near Tellico Plains. She was loved by all those who knew her. 
She prayed continually for her neighbors, her many friends, the minister, 
and especially for those who are languishing on beds of sickness and 
have wearisome nights assigned to them.

Mrs. Miller had been blind for twenty-three years, but God breathed
into her heart, peace and cheerful resignation giving her the secret of 
beautiful living, even though the light of day was forever blotted out. 
But we know that when the light of life goes out, there is a new radiance 
in eternity, an, somehow, the glory of it relieves the darkness which is 
left behind. Never a death but somewhere a new life and we can say, 
"Weep not! Oh! Loved ones, Grandmother Miller has gone to a better 
world than this."

A short funeral service was conducted at the home, after which a host 
of relatives and friends followed the body to Old Eleazar Church. The 
funeral services were conducted by the Revs. Hoyt Shadden, J.H. 
Atkins and J.W. Atkins. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery to 
await the resurrection of the righteous. We humbly pray that God's 
richest blessings rest upon the family, in this, their hour of sorrow." 
----Mrs. J.H. Atkins.


"Mrs. Dr. Louis Miller---Mrs. Lizzie Miller was born Nov. 13, 1840; 
departed this life Sunday, Dec. 25, 1932; age 92 years, 1 month and 
12 days.

She leaves two sons and three daughters, and several grandchildren 
and great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Eleazar Church, of which she 
was a member, on Monday afternoon, December 26, at 1:30 o'clock, 
by Rev. Hoyt Shadden, of Etowah, assisted by Revs. Joe and Horace 
Atkins.

Her sons are Charlie Miller, of Chattanooga and Bill Miller. Her 
daughters are Mrs. L.C. Haynes, Mrs. Gamble of Madisonville R. 2 
and Mrs. Mattie Payne, of Virginia."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 8, 1933:

"Local Items Of Interest---Friends here were sorry to learn of the 
death of Mrs. Robert Sharp. She was remembered here as Miss 
Grace Hargis. She leaves her husband, father and mother, Mr. & 
Mrs. Ben Hargis, of this place, and four children, two of which are 
twin sons, two days old. Interment was at Baker's Creek."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 14, 1928:

"In Loving Memory of Mr. Joe White---Near 8:15, Nov. 1, 1928, 
at the age of 79 years, God called him to his heavenly home. He had 
been in declining health for several weeks. All was done for him that 
loving hands could do, but all was of no avail.

He was married to Eveline Houston in 1870. To this union nine 
children was born, five boys and four girls. In 1907 his wife preceded 
him in death. He was later married to Mrs. Martha Helton, the widow 
of Preacher Joe Helton.

He professed faith in Christ when 17 years of age and united with the 
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The church has lost a good member and the 
community has lost a good neighbor. A place is vacant in the home 
that never can be filled.

We can't understand why Uncle Joe was taken, but we know that God 
does all things well. May each one live so as to meet him in a better 
world.

He was laid to rest under a mound of flowers in the Corinth Cemetery
to await the resurrection. Services were conducted by Rev. Will Curtis, 
assisted by Rev. Hunt, of Toqua.

The remaining family have the sympathy of all in the dark hours of 
sorrow." ---Wrote by His Niece.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 7, 1935:

"Interesting News From Route Five---I am sorry to learn of the recent 
death of Mrs. Matilda Morgan. She was the aged widow of the late 
John Butler Morgan. She was a fine, good woman." 
--Georgia A. Stakely.

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 28, 1935:

"In Memory---Mrs. Harriette Tilda Morgan passes away at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Bettie Gardner, at Mt. Vernon. She was born Feb. 2, 
1842, and was 90 years, 5 months and 29 days old at the time of her death.

She was married to Mr. John B. Morgan, and to this union six children 
were born: Mrs. Mary Moses, Mrs. Bettie Gardner, Mr. Tom Morgan, 
Mr. Sam Morgan and one boy and one girl who died in infancy.

Mrs. Morgan's death came on July 31, 1935. The funeral was held at 
New Providence on Aug. 1.

Having made her peace with God in early childhood, she lived a 
consecrated Christian life from the time of her conversion. She had no 
fear of death, and no preparation to make for the end. So when she 
came to die, she quietly, and without a murmur, passed into the life 
eternal. What a happy ending to a beautiful life! It can truly be said: 
"She went about doing good."

"Grannie," gave us all good advice, and how we miss her! Farewell, 
dear friend and fellow servant; we shall meet in the sweet bye and bye. 
And how sweet it will be in that beautiful land, so free from all sorrow
 and pain---with songs on our lips, and harps in our hands---to meet 
one another again!" ---Written by a friend that loved her, Mattie J. Webb.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 17, 1941:

"Vonore Route 3---The little infant of Mr. & Mrs. Mose Bivens was buried 
in Antioch Cemetery, Sunday."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 13, 1930:

"Mrs. Mary J. Peak died Sunday about midnight, after an illness of 
several years, at Jefferson City. Mrs. Peak was reared in Madisonville,
 and after marriage lived in North Carolina until about a year ago, since 
which time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. R.J. 
Humphreys, at Jefferson City.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. R.J. Humphreys 
by Dean Cate of Carson and Newman College, Tuesday at 1 o'clock, 
and burial was made at Madisonville.
Mrs. Peak survived her husband, W.N. Peak, by about twenty-two years. 
She was 75 years old at death and leaves two daughters and three sons, 
Mrs. R.J. Humphreys, Mrs. Bettie Morgan, now living with her sister, 
Mrs. Humphreys, J.A. Peak of Denton, Texas, Alfred Peak of Lenoir 
City, and George F. Peak, of Santa Rosa, Calif.
Deceased was a daughter of the late J.A. Mangis, and a half-sister to 
Miss Maggie, Charles and Joe Mangis of this county."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 26, 1927

"James E. Welch died suddenly at his home here Monday night at 
the age of 67 years. He will be buried Thursday afternoon at New 
Providence Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 27, 1927:

"Interesting News From Route Six---We all were sorry to learn of 
the death of Mrs. Nancy Wimberley. She was always a friend to me 
and to my father's family. She was a good, Christian woman. She 
was a daughter of Joseph Atkins, Sr. She has two brothers here in 
Monroe County; Hon. Andrew Atkins, of Madisonville, and Hon. 
Thomas Atkins, of near Tellico Plains. Her niece, Caroline Atkins, 
married my nephew, John T. Bogart, and her niece, Ada Atkins, 
married my nephew, Wesley Gardner. Mrs. Wimberley has many 
relatives in Monroe County and elsewhere." ----Georgia A. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 27, 1929:

"Interesting News From Route Six---I am enclosing this a letter from
Mrs. Hale Houts of Kansas City, Mo., and will be glad for you to 
publish it in the Democrat. I have only slight information about 
what Mrs. Houts wants to know, but perhaps someone who reads 
her letter in The Democrat may possibly know.

Dear Mr. Stakely: Mrs. R.H. Stickley of Memphis suggested that 
I write to you and ask if you can give me some information 
concerning Madisonville and some of her early settlers.

I am very anxious to know if there was a newspaper published 
in or near Madisonville during the years 1842 and 1844, and if so, 
what was its name, and where could I find the files?

My great-grandfather came from Newberry County, S.C.,
(at least I think so) to Madisonville, Tenn. He was Silas Perry, 
and he married Hannah Lewis Harlin, widow of Ezekiel Harlin. 
She had three Harlin children and four Perry children. One son, 
James Oliver Perry, died in 1842, and he and his father, Silas Perry, 
are buried about three miles from Madisonville. Some time before 
the war my grandfather and his mother came to Missouri and 
settled in Johnson County. I have been most anxious to find the 
obituaries of both Silas Perry, who died August 28, 1844, and
his son, James Oliver, who died August 23, 1842. They belonged 
to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

If you have ever heard anything from any of the early settlers 
concerning the Perrys, I would greatly appreciate receiving the
information, as I have worked long and hard on my Perry line 
of ancestry and have learned very little.

Thanking you for your kind assistance, I remain, Cordially 
Yours, Alice K. Houts."

(This letter was to Georgia A. Stakely)
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 19, 1941:

"Mr. A.A. Moses died at his home at Big Creek on Sunday night. 
Mr. Moses was 91 years of age.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Big 
Creek Church.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, S.C. and Tom M. Moses, and 
a daughter, Mrs. Artie Sloan, all of near Madisonville."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 3, 1941:

"Mount Vernon---We were sorry to learn of the death of Uncle Andy 
Moses."

"Big Creek---The many friends of Mr. & Mrs. Andy Moses were grieved 
to learn of the death of Mr. Moses, which occurred Nov. 16. Mrs. Moses 
is recovering from an illness."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 10, 1941:

"From Alabama---We were sorry to learn of the death of our dear old friend, 
Mr. Andy Moses. He was a man we highly esteemed and in his passing 
we have lost a great friend. Mr. Moses visited us last August and we talked 
quite awhile about the goodness and mercies of God. He seemed to be 
greatly interested in the things pertaining to the future life. He was a 
very prominent man, a useful man in his community, and will be missed 
by his many friends. His life was ever and always a life of sunshine and 
usefulness and a perfect example of unselfishness. His memory will long 
linger in the lives of many old friends and his influence for good will 
never be forgotten. Death leaves our hearts desolate; it plucks our 
fairest flowers, but we are assured that they shall be transplanted in life 
on the earth made new and adorn immortal bowers---they passed to that 
tomb to rise on the shore of the Millennial world, just as the stars go down 
to rise upon fairer shores. We wish to say for the encouragement of the 
bereaved that he is only asleep in Jesus, and can only be awakened by the 
sounding of the last trumpet, when all that are in the grave shall hear His 
voice, they that have done good unto the resurrection of life, and they 
that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:28-29; 
I Thes. 4:13-18.)" ----O.W. Hamilton, Dawson, Ala.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 10, 1936:

"Davis Dies By Own Hand---Bunyon Davis, about 50, died today near 
his home, 10 miles south of here, of shotgun wounds which his son, 
Jack, told investigators was self-inflicted.

The son said his father took the gun, walked about half a mile 
away and shot himself. Jack, although some distance away, 
witnessed the shooting, he said.

Undertaker, Charles Biereley, here was notified, and he called 
Coroner J.M. Kimbrough and Criminal Investigator R.N. Carroll. 
The body had already been removed to the house when the 
officers arrived.

Coroner Kimbrough held the inquest this morning (Wednesday) 
at 8:00 a.m., and his verdict was that Davis took his life by his 
own hand.

Davis is survived by his wife and several children."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 19, 1941:

"In Memory of Rev. J.H. McDaniel---Rev. J.H. McDaniel was 
born April 8, 1870, and died August 21, 1941. He was married 
to Miss Mollie Gudger on Sept. 4, 1892, and to this union were 
born five children, the two oldest preceding him to the grave. He 
leaves his wife, one son, Ray; two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Stephens 
and Mrs. Sue Gibson; ten grandchildren, one great grandchild; 
four brothers, Tom, George, Joe and Roud McDaniel; three sisters, 
Mrs. J.H. Atkins, Mrs. Ross Reynolds and Mrs. Wilbur Presswood.

He professed faith in Christ at the age of fourteen years and joined 
the Chestua Baptist Church, being superintendent of the Sunday 
School and choir leader in his early Christian life; later moving his 
membership to New Providence, then to Notchey Creek Church, 
where he remained a member for 25 years.

He was an ordained minister for 36 years. He has served as pastor 
for seventeen Baptist churches.

Funeral services were held at the Notchey Creek Church by ministers 
of the Sweetwater Baptist Association who were present. Burial was 
in the McClellan Cemetery, the mound, all covered with flowers, 
attesting the devotion of his many friends.

His home was an abiding place of happiness to him and to his friends 
who visited there. Those who knew him in his home environment could 
not but feel the warmth of kindness and the deep love he bore for his 
fellow men and for his Maker. He was a Christian gentleman, ever anxious 
to do the friendly deed, be it great or small. Young and old felt his 
gracious influence. Kindness and tenderness with him knew no failing. 
He shed a strong and sustaining influence upon the lives of his loved 
ones, and now that he is with them no more, he will be a guiding and 
comforting force to them through the days to come.

As the shadows of evening fall, this courageous spirit and indomitable 
faith faltered not as he approached the transition. He that has known 
much joy and much sorrow, today in the wonders of the valley of 
the shadow of death, may well be a lesson to all.

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

May God's richest blessings rest upon his wife and children in their 
lonely hours.

(Written by Rev. and Mrs. L.N. Patterson, by request of his wife.)"
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Madisonville Democrat Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1931:
.
Mrs. Minerva Millsaps, mother of Mr. J.D. Millsaps of this city, died 
Sunday night at the home of her son, James Millsaps, in Blount County, 
at the age of 83 years.
Several months ago Mrs. Millsaps suffered a stroke of paralysis, from 
which she never fully recovered.  On Tuesday of last week she received 
another stroke which caused her death on last Sunday night.  She leaves 
to mourn her death seven children as follows: Catherine, Will, Charlie, 
Mary, Sofinia, James and Jesse.  Funeral services wre conducted from 
the Citico Church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Shope.  
The family have the sympathy of all in their great loss.
((wife of Riley Millsaps))
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 24, 1926:

"Notchey Creek News---The remains of Mrs. Bud Tallent of Etowah, 
were laid to rest in the Notchey Creek Cemetery Saturday, November 
13. May God comfort the bereaved ones."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 6, 1929:

"Local Items of Interest---Vastine Stickley received a telegram Saturday 
from his brother, F.R. Stickley, of Hagan Lee County, Va., announcing 
the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Kelly, of that place. The funeral 
services were held at the home on Sunday, March 3. She was a consecrated 
Christian woman and had a wide connection in Lee County, Va. She was 
88 years old."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 23, 1941:

"Fred Matthew Wattenbarger, 72 years of age, died at his home in 
Sweetwater last week.

He is survived by three sons, Bill, Oscar and Mack, all of near Sweetwater; 
a daughter, Mrs. Josie Drury, of Wilmore, Ky.; a sister, Mrs. Laura Barnes, 
of Iowa City, Iowa; 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral was held at Bethel Baptist Church in McMinn County. Burial was 
at Christianburg."
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Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, May 31, 1933:

"An Obituary---Mrs. Maggie White, of the Union Hall community, died 
May 28, 1933, and the body was laid to rest by the side of her late husband, 
in the cemetery of the Citico Baptist Church.

Mrs. White was the daughter of Moses Gamble and Sarah J. Goddard 
Gamble, both of whom were born and raised in Blount County. The father, 
Joseph Gamble, was a federal soldier in the Civil War.

Mrs. White was born Jan. 4, 1867, and was reared in the Jalapa community, 
Monroe County. She was married to Isaac White on June 3, 1906. She was 
the mother of four children, three sons, Carrel, Floyd and Frank, and one 
daughter. The daughter preceded her mother in death some five years. 
The sons are all living and were at her bedside when the end came.

Mrs. White survived her husband six months and two days. She was a member 
of the Eleazar Methodist Church. She was a lover of the Word of God and 
was a constant reader of it. She was a devoted and faithful wife and mother."
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Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, June 7, 1933:

"Obituary---Again has the death angel paid that visit which sooner or later 
comes to all, and at this summons has called our dear mother to her Heavenly 
Home. She was the daughter of Moses Gamble and Sarah Jane Goddard 
Gamble of Blount County. Her father was an old soldier during the dark 
days of the Civil War; shouldered his gun and fought for the stars and stripes.

She was born January 4, 1867, in Monroe County near Jalapa, and departed 
this life May 28, 1933. She was married to I.S. White on June 3, 1906. She 
only lived 6 months and 2 days after his death. She was laid to rest in the 
Tellico Cemetery by the side of her daughter. She was a member of the Eleazar 
Methodist Church and has lived a consistent Christian life. The best friend I 
have in the world has gone and that is Mother. All was done for her that loving
 hands could do, but God had called and she had to go. She is gone but not 
forgotten, only fallen asleep in Jesus to await the resurrection. Sleep on dear 
Mother and take thy rest, for some day we hope to meet where parting comes
 no more and no tears are shed. Seems as tho' I hear her say "Don't worry 
boys, but prepare to meet me in Heaven." A voice is still, I cannot hear,
and we do not see her here. But we expect to meet her where we'll never 
know a fear. It was sad for thee to leave us weeping here. How could we 
leave you? Dear Mother, it seems so sad to part and hear your sweet voice 
no more, it just breaks our heart. How could we stand beside the grave 
and see the covering over you, was it not for the comforting thought 
God gave to all that obey His word.

Lonely are our hearts, and sad are our homes. God has taken her for His 
glory, altho' it grieves me sore, I must try to live closer to God than before. 
We can say "sleep on dear Mother until that great morning."

A dear loving mother has gone to that home just over the way. But we want 
to stand true while the years roll on and meet her again some sweet day. 
Calmly and peacefully she fell asleep, to awake in a better world." 
---Carroll Gamble.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 17, 1950:

"Mrs. Belle Tinker Was Buried At New Hope Tuesday Afternoon
---Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Tinker were held at New Hope Church 
on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W.E. Hedgecock of Kingston and Rev. C.C. 
Seagle of Chattanooga officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Tinker was 83 years of age and a life-long resident of Monroe County. 
She died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Brenton 
McLendon, Philadelphia Route 1.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. McLendon, Mrs. Hugh Thompson of 
Sweetwater Route 4, Mrs. L.E. Everett of Loudon and Mrs. C.M. Simpson 
of Miami Springs, Fla.; three sons, George and Clinton of Sweetwater 
Route 4 and Ike of Miami Springs, Fla.; a brother, C.E. Frank, of near 
Madisonville; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, March 6, 1952:

"Bart R. Nichols, 86, died Tuesday at his home on Madisonville Route 4. 
He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jerry and 
Wesley Nichols; three daughters, Mrs. Cornelia Self, Mrs. Mary Self and 
Mrs. Eliza Vance, all of Monroe County. Funeral services and burial were 
at Citico Baptist Church on Thursday morning."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 1, 1943:

"Seven People Die In Coker Creek Fire---Mrs. Addie Eller Hughes, 38 years 
old, widow of James Hughes, and six children, Nancy, Esta, Harvey, J.B., 
D.L., and MacArthur, ranging in age from one to fifteen years, all are dead 
as the result of a fire of unknown origin which broke out in their log cabin 
home at Coker Creek on Wednesday night of last week.

These seven, and another daughter, Mrs. Maggie Nichols, and her 
three-month-old daughter, were in the two-room cabin. Mrs. Hughes was
awakened by the crackling of flames. She awakened her daughter, Mrs. 
Nichols, who, with her baby, was able to get out of the house. They 
burned an oil lamp all night and kept a fire in the fireplace. The loft 
was used as an upstairs, and some of the children were said to have 
been sleeping there. Mrs. Hughes tried to save her other children, but 
to no avail.

After Mrs. Nichols was outside, she heard a sister, Nancy, say from a 
small window, "Come and get me out." She went to the window, but 
flames burst through it and Mrs. Nichols was seriously burned. The baby 
also had suffered burns. Mrs. Nichols and baby were taken to Sweetwater 
Hospital and are reported in a fair condition to recover.

One door of the house had been nailed shut, and another had three or 
four buttons, and "when one was turned, another would fasten," according
to neighbors. There was no water near with which to fight the flames, 
which were so hot that the remains could not be recovered until long 
afterward.

Leon Nichols, husband of the daughter who escaped, was employed at 
Fontana Dam, N.C. He had gone to the home of his parents, just across
the line in Georgia, for the night. It is said that early Thursday he 
awakened his mother and said he had been unable to sleep; that he 
felt as if something was wrong with Maggie and the baby. A 
neighbor from Coker Creek soon arrived and told him of the fire.

Mrs. Dollie Hamby of Farner and Mrs. Rosie Farner of Tellico Plains 
are half-sisters of the children. They also leave a half-brother, John 
Lewis Hughes, of Mayking, Ky.

Remains of the seven were brought to the Biereley Funeral Home in 
Madisonville and all were placed in one casket. Following funeral 
services at the Coker Creek Baptist Church, burial was in the cemetery 
there on Friday afternoon."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 27, 1953:

"Ruth Harrill Bayless, colored, noted locally as a cook and housekeeper, 
died Sunday evening at her home in Circle Park. Survivors include her 
husband, Arthur Bayless; a brother, Robert Lynch, Detroit, Mich.; a 
sister, Mrs. Ella Hopewell, Etowah; a step-sister, Mrs. Margaret Wilkerson, 
Madisonville; 11 nieces, eight nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services 
were held Wednesday afternoon at the Church of God, Elders Lewis Rogers 
and T.W. West officiating. Burial was in the family lot in the new addition 
to City Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, September 17, 1953:

"One Will Probated, But Set Aside When Another One Found---A will by 
the late Ruth Harrill Bayless, colored, filed for probate some three weeks 
ago, was set aside by the County Court on Monday and the letters of 
administration issued to J.R. Montgomery were revoked.

A later will by "Aunt Ruth," as she was known, was found which altered 
the bequests indicated in the first document and named Arthur Bayless, 
her husband, as administrator.

E.R. Sloan, attorney for the latter-named administrator, filed a petition to 
set aside the first will when the second was found.

The last, and effective will was written for "Aunt Ruth" by Mrs. Bess Hines."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 1, 1954:

"C.O. (Bull) Kennedy Killed Sunday Night In Auto Accident---Charles Oley 
(Bull) Kennedy, 44, was killed in an automobile wreck Sunday night as he 
attempted to turn a curve about a mile south of Calhoun, Ga., at the intersection 
of Highways 41 and 35.

The wreck victim was a brother of McMinn County Sheriff Otto Kennedy and 
was a deputy sheriff, stationed at Etowah.

An Associated Press report quoted Crawford Hayes, chief of police at Calhoun, 
as saying two patrolmen had chased the Etowah deputy in a 90-mile-an-hour 
race "after he repeatedly sounded his horn in downtown Calhoun."

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon from the First Baptist 
Church in Etowah.

Survivors include his mother; a daughter, Miss Jane Kennedy of Alcoa; 
three sons, Charles of Alcoa, John of Etowah, and Staff Sgt. Harry 
Kennedy of Keesler Field, Miss.; four brothers and five sisters, including 
Sheriff Kennedy of Athens, J.P. Kennedy of Madisonville, and Mrs. Lester 
North of Sweetater."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, July 15, 1954:

"Rafter---The writer attended the reunion of North Carolina and Tennessee 
descendants of the late A.B. Stratton at Stratton Meadows, Sunday. Mr. 
Stratton, who died Aug. 8, 1852, stipulated that his grave be so arranged 
that part of it was in North Carolina and part in Tennessee. The event was 
well attended and the writer met Mr. & Mrs. Jake Buchanan and Rev. C.L. 
Adams of Robbinsville, N.C., again. Singing by the Cherokee Indians was 
enjoyed in the afternoon." ---Columbus Shaw.
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 10, 1955:

"Well Known Tellico Man Dies Monday---Sam Allman, 65, died Monday 
at his home near Tellico Plains.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Dillard of New Orleans, La., Luther 
of Tellico Plains Route 1, and Staff Sgt. Alvin Allman of Quantico, Va.; 
one daughter, Mrs. Emmett Cantrell, Tellico Plains Route 1; four brothers, 
Herschel of Brownsville, Pa., Virgil of Madisonville, and Ira and Homer, of 
Englewood Route 1; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Tallent of Knoxville and Mrs. 
America Jamerson of Etowah.

Funeral services and burial occurred Wednesday afternoon at Eleazar 
Methodist Church."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 24, 1955:

"Luke C. Bradley, 58, of Alcoa, died at Baptist Hospital, Knoxville, 
Monday. He is survived by three sons, Charles A. of Oak Ridge, James A. 
of Maryville, and Luke C. Jr. of Florida; four daughters, Mrs. R.L. Hickman, 
Mrs. Burl Best and Mrs. Leonard Payne Jr., all of Maryville, and Miss Zola 
Bradley, Alcoa; six sisters, Mrs. Fred Upton, Mrs. Fred Bright, both of 
Maryville, Mrs. Fred Sloan of Vonore, Mrs. Ross Tipton of California, 
Mrs. Jim Smith of Chattanooga, and Mrs. Carl Clemmer of Loudon; parents, 
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Bradley of Vonore; two brothers, Bob and A.G. of 
Maryville. Funeral services took place Wednesday at Victor Baptist Church, 
Rev. Hoyt Shadden officiating. Interment was in Ballplay Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 25, 1955:

"Mrs. Sarah Cline Passes At Home Of Son In Georgia---Mrs. Sarah Cline, 
Monroe native, died Aug. 19 at the home of her son, Willie Cline, in Smyrna, 
Ga. Besides her husband, Ed Cline, she is survived by two sons, Willie of 
Smyrna, Ga., and Johnny Cline of Englewood. Funeral services were 
conducted from Ebenezer Church on Sunday by Rev. Alvin Gibson of Smyrna 
and Rev. Wesley Holcomb. Burial was in the church cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 10, 1955:

"W.E. Cline, 75, died Monday morning at the home of his son, Willie, in 
Smyrna, Ga. Survivors include two sons, John of Englewood and Willie 
of Smyrna; 12 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; four brothers, 
Brum and Ode, of Englewood, Horace and Frank, of Etowah, and a 
sister, Mrs. C.D. Pangle, Englewood. Funeral services and burial 
occurred Wednesday afternoon at Ebenezer Church."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 1, 1933:

"Met Death By Jumping From Truck---Bill Borin, 49-year-old farmer, 
sustained fatal injuries when he leaped from the front of a slow-moving 
truck last Saturday night near his home, two miles from Tellico Plains.

Borin was returning from Coker Creek with two other men engaged in 
R.F.C. labor there. He fell beneath the right rear wheel of the truck. His 
companions, Horace Roberts and driver, Boyd Upton, carried him to 
Tellico Plains, but no physician could be located and it was five hours 
before he was given medical attention at the Etowah hospital. He died 
soon after arrival.

Shortly before his death he made a statement that he alone was to blame 
for the accident.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock, from the Shady 
Grove Church, the Rev. J.E. Vaughn was in charge of the services. 
Surviving is a widow and twelve children. They have the sympathy of all 
in their bereavement."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 13, 1958:

"Tellico Man Dies In Hamilton Jail---Charles K. Britton, 25, native of 
Tellico Plains Route 3, died Thursday afternoon of last week as he was 
about to be released from Hamilton County Jail in Chattanooga.

Britton, who had been arrested in a raid on an illegal distillery, apparently 
died of natural causes, according to Coroner Robert Summitt, who is also 
a native of Monroe County.

He was stricken as he was about to sign a $500 bond under he had been
 placed by U.S. Commissioner Arnold Morgan. He and two other men 
were arrested the previous day by Federal officers near Benton.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Pearson Britton; a brother, J.L. 
Britton, Rockford, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Jewell Thomas of Ontario, Calif., 
and Mrs. Kathleen Adams of Wyandotte, Mich.

Funeral services and burial occurred Sunday afternoon at Center 
Presbyterian Church."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, Jul. 4, 1945

S.S. (Steve Spencer) Cantrell Passes at Sweetwater Hospital

Mr. S.S. Cantrell died at Sweetwater Hospital on Sunday evening.  Funeral 
services were held at the First Baptist Church in Sweetwater, Tuesday, Revs. 
J.E. Vaughn and O. D. Fleming officiating.  Burial was in Westview 
Cemetery.  Mr. Cantrell was 74 years of age.  He is survived by his wife: 
two daughters, Miss Sue Cantrell and Mrs. Arnold Lance, Sweetwater, 
and one brother, S.I. Cantrell, Lenoir City.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, Jul. 4, 1945

J.A. Armstrong dies in Knoxville Hospital.  Funeral services for J.A. 
Armstrong who died in St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, of injuries 
received in mine machinery at the L.A. Woods Mine, were held Sunday 
afternoon at Sweetwater Methodist Church, of which he was a member, 
Rev. B.H. Greene officiating.  Burial was in Westview Cemetery.
Mr. Armstrong was 32 years of age.  He was a foreman at the mine.  
He was also a member of the Lions Club and a Sweetwater city councilman.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace Woods Armstrong; one daughter, 
Patsy; one son Bobby; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Armstrong, 
Sweetwater. 
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, Jul. 4, 1945

In Loving Memory: Mrs. Ottis Ervin.  It is not given in mortals to 
understand God's all-wise ways, and He takes the most lovable and 
obedient of His children--we can only mourn and wonder.  When Mrs. 
Ottis Ervin was suddenly called from a home that was supremely happy, 
secure in the love of a faithful husband, from a church life abounding in 
deeds of love for the Master's cause, from friends and loved ones who 
ever received her gentle condideration, there was indeed grief in her 
community and for all who knew her.

The shock occasioned by her death, following an operation at the 
Knoxville hospital, was sad indeed.  The body, accompanied by the 
prostrated husband and relatives, was brought back home and funeral 
services wre conducted from Eleazer Methodist Church on Thursday,
June 14, at 10 a.m. by Rev. J.H. Atkins over the casket laden with 
beautiful floral tributes.  The minister spoke to the assemblage of the 
beautiful life of the one who had so recently walked with them.

Mrs. Ottis Ervin was born April 1, 1919; was married in November 
1935.  She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, two children, 
her parents, three sisters, four brothers, other relatives and many friends.

Much more might be said and too much could not be written, but mere 
words cannot describe such an exemplary life; it can only be lived.  
She was the embodiment of all that is purest, best and most lovable 
in womanhood.  Such a character has had its influence to make better 
the world in which she lived.

To the griefstricken husband, whose devotion, love and care were 
supreme; to the children and other relatives, there can be little of earthly 
comfort--it can come only from looking above and waiting for that
 reunion which shall remain unbroken throughout eternity.

"Do you mourn when another star Shines out from the glittering sky?
Do you weep when the noise of war and the rage of conflict die?
Then why should your tears roll down and your heart with grief be riven
For another gem in the Savior's crown
And another soul in heaven?"
---- A relative
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, Jul. 4, 1945

In Memorian: John M. Raper.  In the passing of John M. Raper our 
community has lost a good citizen and a good neighbor.  He was born 
on Dec. 26, 1869, and passed away on June 11, 1945, being 75 years, 
five months, and 15 days of age.  Through several weeks' illness he was 
patient and always has something to talk about when anyone visited him.

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.  
Surviving are five daughters.  Mrs. Bill Watson, Mrs. Floyd Atkins, Mrs. 
Betty Gibson, Mrs. Starling Watson, all of Madisonville, four sons, Jim of
Louisville, Wesley, Wiley and Carl, all of Madisonville; 32 grandchildren, 
28 great-grandchildren, a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

He professed faith in Christ early in life and lived a faithful Christian life 
until God called him home.  A few days before his death he said that he 
would not be with us long; that he was 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.  If we trust his Saviour as our 
Savior, we will meet him in heaven.

Funeral services were held at Notchey Creek Baptist Church, conducted 
by Revs. J.W. Newman, George G. Watson, Horace Atkins and H.P. 
Boatman.  Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Tommie Watson's quartet sang.  Pallbearers wre his grandsons: R.B. 
Gibson, Fred Raper, Cecil Atkins, Osbin Watson, Richard Atkins, and 
Samuel Raper.  Flower girls wre his grandaughters: Mrs. John Moree, Mrs. 
Byrl Hunt, Mrs. Roy Harris, Mrs. Henry Torbett, Mrs. R.B. Gibson, Misses 
Hazel and Rossie Raper, Johnnie Lois Atkins, Gussie and Marie Raper.
-- A daughter-in-law
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 26, 1949:

"Mrs. Nancy F. Prock Dies At Age Of 62---Mrs. Nancy Freeman Prock 
was born Oct. 14, 1886, and departed this life Jan. 20, 1949, age 62 years, 
five months and six days. She professed faith in Christ at an early age 
and joined the Christian Union Church.

She was married to Joe Prock in May, 1905, and to this union were born 
eight children: Jordan Prock, Ellijay, Ga.; Elijah Prock, Cleveland; Buster 
of Cleveland, Francis of Tellico Plains, Edward of Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. C.A. 
McKenzie of Tellico Plains, Mrs. Joe Martin of Tellico Plains and Miss 
Birdie Mae Prock; 24 grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters, her 
husband and many other relatives and friends also survive.

Surviving brothers and sisters are Joe, George and Jim Freeman; Mrs. Levi 
Bowers, Mrs. Sarah Paul and Mrs. Bob Miller.

Funeral services were held at Holly Springs Church, conducted by Rev. Mayo 
Wilson. Burial was DeHart Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 12, 1951:

"Henry Benjamin Wiseman, 80, retired farmer, died at his Childress Ave., 
home in Sweetwater on April 1. Funeral services were held at the Freewill 
Baptist Church. Burial was Forkner Chapel."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 12, 1951:

"James Lynch, colored, retired farmer of Park City, died Tuesday in Knoxville. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday at Park City Holiness Church. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 10, 1937:

"Mrs. John R. Stamey---Mrs. John R. Stamey died at her home Tuesday, 
Oct. 26. She was 65 years, five months and fourteen days of age. She was 
a member of Toqua Church for more than fifteen years.

She was married fifty years ago, Sept. 17, 1887, and is survived by her 
husband, two daughters, Mrs. Tom Millsaps of Vonore and Mrs. Lenoir 
J. Wade of Madisonville; six sons, Robert, Watson and Ray of Vonore, 
John Lee of Loudon, Rush of Akron, Ohio, and Carl of Cut Bank, 
Montana.

Funeral services were held at Toqua Presbyterian Church, conducted by 
Rev. McCoy Franklin and Dr. T.J. Miles, and the remains were laid to rest 
under a mound of flowers in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Stamey was a good wife, mother, neighbor and Christian, and she 
will be greatly missed."
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Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, July 3, 1940:

"Madisonville Route 2---Mr. W.A. Torbett passed away Sunday at noon 
after a long illness. His presence will be missed by a large circle of relatives 
and friends. A more extended notice of his passing will appear later. We
join the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 3, 1927:

"Rafter---Friends are sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Henry Akins. He 
was buried Saturday at the Williams Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, March 13, 1952:

"S.D. Smith, 72, of Concord, died Tuesday at the home of a son-in-law 
in Lenoir City. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. John 
Cagle and Mrs. Ocie Jenkins of Lenoir City, and Mrs. Luke Schrimpsher 
of Spartanburg, S.C.; six sons, Carl, Fred, Frank, Clyde, Floyd and Reed, 
all of Lenoir City; one brother, Wallace (Wal) Smith, and a sister, Mrs. 
Rosa Atkins, of Madisonville. Funeral services were at Rocky Springs 
Church on Thursday afternoon."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 3, 1947:

"In Loving Memory Of Charlie Jones---Charlie Jones was born in Monroe 
County on Sept. 8, 1879. He was married to Cora Olinger on Dec. 17, 
1905; to this union were born five children, two of whom, Ellen and 
Charles Clea, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Willis Jones, of Oak Ridge; two 
daughters, Mrs. Zadie Burris, of Madisonville and Mrs. Lloyd Wear, 
of Tellico Plains; one sister, Miss Sallie Jones, of Madisonville, and 
three grandchildren.

Mr. Jones professed faith in Christ at an early age, and left the testimony 
that all was well with him.

He had been in ill health for more than a year, but was confined to his bed 
only one week."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, June 21, 1956:

"James W. Conner, 80, died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. 
Homer Derrick in Englewood. Survivors include four sons, two daughters; 
a brother, W.O. Conner of Englewood, and a half brother, Robert Miller 
of Harriman. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the 
Methodist Church in Englewood; burial was in Sunrise Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 24, 1929:

"Route Two News Letter---Mr. Embra Smith and family were called to 
Limestone last Friday on account of the death of his brother, Frank Smith, 
who had been an invalid all his life. They still continue their visit with 
relatives there."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 2, 1942:

"Lakeside---We are grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Steve McKee, 
of Greenback."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 25, 1955:

"One Killed, Another Injured In Crash On Road To Fontana----Robert L. 
McKee, about 20, of Lenoir City Route 3, was killed Monday night in a 
car smash on Highway 72--Fontana Road--in the vicinity of the "Country 
Club" roadhouse.

Members of the young man's family operate a ferry near Lenoir City.

According to information, only one car was involved in the fatal wreck 
and it crashed into an embankment.

A companion of McKee's, Hugh B. Cheatham, 33, same address, was 
treated for cuts and bruises and released from Blount Memorial Hospital."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 19, 1949:

"John Henry Freeman, age 77 years, died at his home on Jan. 17.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucinda Prock Freeman; six sons, W.J., 
S.E., and H.B. of Akron, Ohio, Oscar and Odis of Alcoa and Arthur 
of Jasper; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Wallace and Mrs. Della Miller 
of Tellico Plains Route 1 and Mrs. Lottie Freeman of Etowah; three 
brothers, Joe and George of Tellico Plains Star Route and James of 
Tellico Plains Route 1; four sisters, Mrs. Lettie Miller and Mrs. Sarah 
Paul of Tellico Plains Route 1, Mrs. Nancy Prock of Tellico Star Route 
and Mrs. Dorcas Bowers of Madisonville; several grandchildren and 
great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Piney Grove 
Church, Rev. Ben Carter officiating."
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Madisonville Tribune, Friday, May 21, 1915:

"Paynes---Mrs. Rebekah Roberts died last Thursday at the home of her 
son, Philip. She was over 80 years old and death was due to senile 
afflictions."
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Madisonville Tribune, Friday, May 21, 1915:

"Wilson Station---The many friends of Mrs. John McCaslin Sr., regret to 
hear of her death which occurred April 29 at her brother's in Texas."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 4, 1950:

"Joseph Wright Freeman, 84, died at his home near Tellico Plains on 
Wednesday, Sept. 27. Freeman was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at Holly Springs Church Wednesday. 
Burial was in Dekart [DeHart?] Cemetery."
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