Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, May 10, 1956: "Corentha Mitchell, 76, of Tellico Plains, died Friday morning at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Florence Smith of Tellico Plains, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial occurred Sunday afternoon at Mt. Isabel Baptist Church." ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 27, 1952, Page 1: "J.R. Mitchell Dies At Tellico Rt. 2 Home---John R. Mitchell, 70, died on Friday at his home on Tellico Plains Route 2. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. George Thomas, Tellico Plains; three sons, Oscar and Arnold of Tellico Plains and Fred of Maryville, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Druid Hills Baptist Church, Rev. Porter Moses and Reverend Millsaps officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery." _____________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 5, 1962, Page 1: "Tellicoan Dies Of Burns Received In Fire At Home---Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) at the Mount Isabella Baptist Church for a 62-year-old Tellico Plains man who was critically burned at 4 a.m. Tuesday when kerosene exploded as he was starting a fire in a stove. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Revs. Kenneth Wilson and Woodrow Butler will officiate. Ernest Veal, a widower who lived alone about two and a half miles from Tellico, was taken to Sweetwater Hospital Tuesday after running to a neighbor's home with his clothing afire. He died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Beecher Miller, coroner and ambulance driver who attended Mr. Veal, said the elderly resident threw the kerosene inadvertently on live coals. He said Mr. Veal's clothing was almost burned away. Survivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Charles Wakefield; step-sons, Claude Giles of Chattanooga, Boze Giles of Dayton, Richard Giles of Etowah and Johnny Giles of Daisy; sisters, Mrs. Fletcher Everhart, Mrs. Sena Duckett of Athens; four brothers, Greeley of Tellico Plains, Sam, Roy and Lloyd of Athens." _____________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 2, 1943, Page 3: "Mr. W.A. Mincey, aged 72 years, died on Monday at 1:40 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rev. T.A. Nelson officiating, Kyker Funeral Home in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife; five sons, Joe of Loudon, T.R. of Madisonville, Bruce, Arthur and Will G. of Sweetwater; four daughters, Mrs. George Presley and Mrs. Carlos Moore of Sweetwater, Mrs. Herschel Wright of Madisonville and Mrs. Jesse Matthews of Lenoir City; four sisters and four brothers." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, June 19, 1958, Page 1: "Tellico Area Native Dies At Rest Home---Mrs. Nannie Jane Hamilton, 83, native of New Providence community, near Tellico Plains, died early Monday at a rest home in Alcoa. She is survived by four sons, L.H. Hamilton of Alcoa, Hollis of California, Howard of Ohio and Harold, with the Navy overseas; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Mitchell of Maryville; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial took place Wednesday afternoon at New Providence Baptist Church." _______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 18, 1931, Page 1: "G.W. Rodgers---Englewood, Tenn., Feb. 15.---Funeral services for George Washington Rodgers, who died at his home near here Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock, were held at Notchey Creek Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Rodgers is survived by his widow, three sons, Avery and Hermon of Alcoa, Tenn and Pryor of this place; five daughters, Mrs. Ella Raper of Etowah, Mrs. Pearl Torbett of Athens, Mrs. Stella Newman of Madisonville, Mrs. Lola Stephens of Madisonville and Miss Lillian Rodgers of Englewood; three brothers, Andy Rodgers of Athens, Bob Rodgers of Mt. Vernon and Jasper Rodgers of James, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Cordia Raper of Madisonville, 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 17, 1932, Page 5: "Arch McSpadden, one of Monroe County's oldest and best known citizens, died at his home near town last Monday night at the age of 69 years. Mr. McSpadden was in his usual good health at supper time and retired about 7 o'clock. Soon after going to bed he complained of a pain in his stomach and he and wife went into the kitchen to get him some soda. After taking the soda he said he felt better and in a few minutes went back to bed. It was not long after that when Mrs. McSpadden was aroused by a struggle, when she immediately called a doctor, but before the doctor arrived Mr. McSpadden was called to the Great Beyond. Mr. McSpadden was a good citizen, kind hearted and a loving father. He will be missed in the community in which he lived. He leaves a wife, son and daughter, William McSpadden and Mrs. Lucille Patterson, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Miller and Mrs. Sallie Reynolds of Madisonville, and two brothers, Robert and Mack of Moline, Kansas. Funeral services will be conducted from the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon, by the Pastor, Rev. E.F. Griffith, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the City Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 24, 1932, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---Sunday, Feb. 21st, 1932---John Arch McSpadden, son of John A. and Martha McClung McSpadden, was born November 16, 1862; was married to Miss Minnie Wilson on April 29, 1896. Arch and Minnie were the parents of two children, Willie, who married Miss Nellie Belcher, and Lucille, who married Wesley Patterson. John Arch McSpadden died at his home on Route Six, on Monday, February 15, 1932. His wife and his two children, two of his sisters, Mrs. Sallie McSpadden Reynolds and Mrs. Emma McSpadden Miller, of Madisonville, and two brothers, Mack McSpadden and Robert McSpadden of Moline, Kansas, some little grandchildren, several nephews and nieces and other relatives and many friends are left to mourn the loss of this good citizen, and Christian gentleman. He was buried at Chestua Methodist Camp Ground Cemetery. His brother, Robert and Robert's wife, Addie McCaslin McSpadden, who is my cousin, attended the funeral, which was held from the Madisonville Presbyterian Church and attended his burial at Chestua Camp Ground. His two sisters and many relatives and friends were in attendance at these last two sad rites. Mr. McSpadden was an upright, honest, hard-working man; quiet and unobtrusive in manner; a kind father; a loving husband; a good neighbor; a faithful friend; kind and gentle to the poor and needy. He has left a beautiful home in this world, but has gone to a more beautiful home among the many mansions in the beautiful City of our God. His home now is a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. Minnie, Willie, Addie: I have known sorrow, afflictions and bereavements all my life, and from my heart I feel deep sympathy for you in these lonely sad hours of sorrow." ---Georgia A. Stakely. _____________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 23, 1935, Page 1: "Englewood Route One News---We are sorry to hear of the death of Mary Sue Lacewell. Paul Lacewell was called home Thursday from Sevierville CCC camp on account of the death of his sister, Mary Sue. Mary Sue Lacewell was born Sept. 6, 1910. Died Jan. 16, 1935. She professed faith in Christ a year ago and lived a true and faithful Christian life. Everything was done for her that loving hands could do, but Jesus came Wednesday, January 16, at 10:30, and carried her away to her beautiful home in Heaven, which He had prepared for her. We all hate to give Sue up, but we realize that our loss is Heaven's gain. Mary Sue was a beautiful, sweet, little girl. Every time you met her she was smiling. To know her was to love her. Her friends could not be numbered. Mary Sue will be greatly missed by her many friends, and especially by her mother, sisters and brothers. She was always ready to help others in any way that she could." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 13, 1935, Page 1: "Notchey Creek News---We are sad to hear of the death of Mary Sue Lacewell. Mary Sue was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a mother, 2 sisters, 3 brothers and a host of friends to mourn her departure. I can almost hear her sweet voice and see her sweet face. Mt. Vernon will miss her. She is sleeping in the arms of Jesus. We hate to part from loved ones, but God knew best and called her from her loved ones." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 27, 1935, Page 3: "Mincey Gets Judgment For $4,000.00---In a $25,000 damage suit tried on Monday, Tom Mincey was awarded $4,000 by a jury for the death of his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mincey, who was killed by a C. & C. Beverage truck last July 18. The truck, driven by James Duncan, turned over and struck Mrs. Mincey as she walked along the highway with her son, Joe Mitchell. Mitchell was also injured." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 22, 1933, Page 2: "Mrs. Susan Cagle---Susan Catherine Sharp was born at Hopewell Springs, Tennessee, December 13th, 1854. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined the Friends Church, and had her membership with the Oak Grove Church at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Joseph and Eliza Richards Sharp, one of six children, all of whom have preceded her to the grave. She was married to Elijah Cagle Sept. 26, 1889, he having died August 29, 1911. Their children, Luther, Susie Kate and Otis, all survive her, also three step- children survive her, Crockett and Bob Cagle and Mrs. R.K. Hicks, as well as many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her life was an open book, she loved everyone and all seemed to love her. Her more than three score and ten years were full of love and life, and we know she is now living that higher and fuller life with her Savior. She tried to follow in life that teaching of Jesus---"Love thy neighbor as thyself." Her health had been failing for a year or two, but her last illness had been for only about seven weeks. She did not suffer much pain and was conscious to the last. Her earthly life was ended November 16, 1933, and following the funeral at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. Edward Ransome, and Rev. B.H. Greene, Jr. The body was interred in the family plot at the Big Creek Cemetery. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 22, 1933, Page 3: "In Memory of Mrs. Melvina Bivens---Over in North Carolina on the 10th of November, 1840, Melvina Kitchen came to see the light of day, and since that time her life has been one of blessing. Early in life she espoused the cause of Jesus Christ, and definitely accepted Him as her Savior; and among those who knew her, not one could doubt the sincere Christian life which she so consistently lived. On December 13th, 1866 she was united in marriage with Bannister Bivens. To this happy union ten children were born, one of whom passed away in infancy, and one in young manhood. The eight who remain are John and Wash Bivens of Ball Play, Mrs. Parthenia Powers of Tellico Plains, Carter Bivens of Ball Play, Frank Bivens of White Oak Flats, Mrs. Susan Tallent of Madisonville, Bannister Bivens and Mrs. Rachel Burris of Ballplay. These eight, together with one brother, Columbus Kitchen, of North Carolina, and 37 grandchildren, 70 great-grand- children and four great-great-grandchildren remain to mourn her going. Besides these, everyone who knew her loved her. A sweet, gentle, Christian woman, whose Christ-like spirit was felt wherever she was known. Melvina Bivens, after many weeks of patient suffering through which she was tenderly cared for by loving hands, fell asleep in Jesus on March 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rachel Burris. The funeral was held at Friends' Church Wednesday, March 15, at Farr's Chapel where Mrs. Bivens had for many years been a faithful member and worker. The services were in charge of the Revs. J. Edward Ransome and Fred L. McMillan. A ladies quartette from Madisonville, composed of Mesdames Theodore Sloan, Meek Hicks, Leonard White and Miss Hannah Holliday, rendered four appropriate selections. There were several very beautiful floral offerings. The pallbearers, who so tenderly bore the body from the church to the grave were Ed Reece, Ernest, Lindly, Worth and Carra Bivens, all of them grandsons of the deceased." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, September 14, 1911, Page 8: "Dies From Wound---Albert Lacewell, who was wounded by Horace Townsend in a fight at Tellico Plains on Thursday, Aug. 24th, died September 1st. Upon the death of Lacewell, Townsend was brought to jail here, charged with manslaughter. From the reports, it appears that Will Townsend and Lacewell were both contractors and builders and both had put in bids for erecting the calaboose at Tellico Plains. In the manipulation of the bids, Lacewell charged that there was unfairness, after Townsend had been awarded the contract, and later some words passed between them. While the building was in course of erection, Lacewell, with a number of others, was watching the work progress when he and Townsend became engaged in a fight. It is said that Lacewell was about to cut Townsend when the latter called to his brother, Horace Townsend, to come to his relief. The latter picked up a hoe and with that implement hit Lacewell behind the ear, making an ugly scalp wound. The physician who dressed the wound did not consider it serious, and did not notice the depression in the skull, caused by the impact of the shank of the hoe. Lacewell survived the wound over a week before the fatal results above mentioned." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, January 25, 1912, Page 5: "A Sad Accident---On last Monday evening Guy Anderson, an unmarried man, 23 years of age, was the victim of a sad accident, while at work at a saw mill, stumbling slightly and in the attempt to catch himself, threw his left hand out when it was caught in the saw, and his arm to and above his elbow sawed all to pieces. It was taken off by Drs. Kimbrough and Jenkins just above the elbow that night. Guy will be remembered by many old High School and Hiwassee College students, where he was a pupil for some time. He is said to be resting very well at our last report, yesterday." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 29, 1944, Page 1: "Mount Vernon---Paul Lacewell passed away last week and was buried at Hickory Grove on Friday." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 23, 1929, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six, January 21, 1929---I was sorry to hear of the deaths of Mary Jane Cardin, Harriet Hamilton, Sallie Isbill, William Lacewell, Sr., George W. Tate, Arthur Harrill and the daughter of George Black. Mr. Black's daughter will be buried today in Eleazar Cemetery. Mr. Lacewell will be buried today in Hickory Grove Cemetery." ---Georgia A. Stakely. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, May 18, 1961, Page 1: "Ex-Courthouse Official Dies At Home Sunday---Asa Guy Anderson, 72, of Madisonville Route 3, died at 7 p.m. Sunday. He was a member of Madisonville First Baptist Church and former Monroe County Register of Deeds. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Dana Sanders Anderson; a son, Donald Anderson of Madisonville Route 3; step-daughters, Mrs. R.M. Jessen of Marysville, Calif., Mrs. Jesse Prince of Alcoa, and Mrs. Claude Green of Oak Ridge; two step-sons, Verlin Ray Young of Riceville, Tenn., and Charles R. Young of Mountain City, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Trixie Rowan of Oak Ridge; and two brothers, Paul and Earl Anderson of Madisonville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Madisonville First Baptist Church, rev. Dillard A. Mynatt and Rev. C. McCoy Franklin officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 13, 1937, Page 1: "Madisonville Route Two---Mrs. Rosa Stiles Lacewell, wife of C. Lacewell, died, following a short illness with pneumonia, on Monday Jan. 4. Mrs. Lacewell was born and raised in N.C., coming to Tennessee for a visit with relatives. She met the man of her choice, who induced her to become a resident of this state. For the past year, she with her family has lived near us and we found her to be a quiet, peaceable, self sacrificing neighbor, a kind mother and a good wife. She leaves a husband, two daughters, Mary Ella and Ardella and a step-son, Theodore Lacewell. Funeral was conducted at the Chestua Methodist Church by the Rev. F.R. Sherrill. Interment was made in the church cemetery." __________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 9, 1940, Page 3: "Mrs. O.P.R. Anderson died at the home of her son, Paul Anderson, near Madisonville, Thursday night after an illness of several months. Mrs. Anderson was 70 years of age. She had been a member of the Baptist church and a consistent Christian for many years. Surviving are four sons: Guy Anderson, Monroe County Register, Paul Anderson, rural mail carrier, Earl and Ralph Anderson, all of Madisonville; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey Rowan of Etowah and New Mexico. Also four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at Ballplay Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. W.A. Carroll, of Knoxville, officiating." ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 8, 1959, Page 1: "Ralph M. Anderson, 57, died suddenly at his home in the Hiwassee community Wednesday morning. He was a member of Tellico Lodge No. 80, F&AM, and a 32nd Degree Mason, also being a member of the Scottish Rite bodies in Knoxville. He worked several years for H.K. Ferguson Construction Co., Oak Ridge, as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae English Anderson; a son, Glenn; two daughters, Carolyn and Marilyn, all at home; a step-son, Howard E. Finger, Clinton; sister, Mrs. James H. Rowan, Etowah; three brothers, Paul W., Guy and Earl, all of Madisonville. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends between 7 and 9 o'clock tonight (Thursday). Funeral services will occur at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Rev. Wallace E. Keown and Rev. Dillard E. Mynatt officiating. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour before the services. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 4, 1964, Page 1: "Mayor's Wife Passes---Mrs. Paul W. Anderson of Madisonville passed away at sixty-eight years and eleven months of age last Wednesday, October 28, at 1:05 A.M. at Knoxville Baptist Hospital where she had been entered the previous evening. The Reverends Mr. Dillard Mynatt and Dr. Horace Barker conducted final services on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Madisonville. Mrs. Frances Woolridge and Mrs. Gladys Thomas sang "Beyond The Sunset," and the choir rendered two numbers, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Rock of Ages," with Mrs. Minnie T. Williamson at the organ. Dr. R.C. Kimbrough, Neal McDowell, Charles Hunt, Ross Pesterfield, J.R. Lewis, and all the deacons of First Baptist Church were honorary pallbearers. Active bearers were nephews of the deceased, Norman Dye, Anderson Dye, Fort Notgrass, Charles Anderson, Douglas Anderson, Richard Burns, Robert Rowan and James Rowan. Mrs. Anderson was widely known for her work in the church, both at the Madisonville church where she was active in many phases of the church's programs and where she was, at the time of her death, secretary of the Junior Department, and at the Little Tellico Church where she was organist before moving to Madisonville. For thirteen years she served as Cafeteria Manager of the Madisonville Schools and endeared herself to teachers and hundreds of students while in that position. Previously, she worked for years in the local ASCS office. Mrs. Anderson was born in the Little Tellico Community on November 19, 1895, the second daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Mason, descendants of the Sloan and Mason families of that community and the Stephens family of the Belltown section. She and Mr. Anderson were married on May 22, 1913, and both have spent their lives in Monroe County, moving to the Hiwassee Community in 1919 and then to the present home at 3167 Highway 411 South in 1940. She is survived by Mr. Anderson, present Mayor of Madisonville and former long-time mail carrier; by one daughter, Mrs. William (Margaret) Coltharp of Maryville, and three sons, Robert C. of Madisonville, Dale W. of Maryville, and Charles P. of Decatur; by two sisters, Mrs. Walter Stratton of Madisonville and Mrs. Herman Burns of Grenada, Mississippi; by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One child, Frank, died in infancy at four months of age. Hundreds of friends expressed sympathy to the family and paid tribute to Mrs. Anderson with flowers, memorial books placed in the Hiwassee College Library, and donations to the Cancer Fund. Burial was at Sunset Cemetery on Saturday afternoon." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 28, 1932, Page 2: "Ball Play News---Mr. Newton Giles of Akron, Ohio, was called home Saturday at the death of his sister, Mrs. Ruby Bivens. A very large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Ruby Bivens Sunday. Her death came as a great shock to the whole community. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 12, 1932, Page 4: "Ball Play News---There was one of the greatest socks came to the people of Ball Play Saturday the 24th of September when Erskine Bivens shot Ruby Bivens and then himself. It's awful. We can't understand why he did such a crime. He was a young man, had a good home, was loved by everybody, had no enemies that anyone knew of and she was a sweet woman, she was loved by everyone as far as I know. We sure miss both of them and we gave our love to both families who are so grieved over this and hope the Lord will bless the husband and save him and help him to raise those little boys up right, and this might be the means of someone of the others to get ready, for we know not the hour when the Son of Man cometh." _______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 26, 1932, Page 4: "In Memory of Ruby Giles Bivens---Since God has taken from us our beloved sister, Ruby Giles Bivens, one of our dearest and beloved members of Ebenezer Church. Ruby was a sweet girl, an obedient daughter, a kind sister and a loving wife and mother. Her many friends who loved her so well in life sympathize with the bereaved family. Her splendid Christian character, her love and devotion to the cause has won for her a place in the hearts of each member and neighbor that time cannot erase. Wherefore Be it resolved, that we, as the membership of Ebenezer Church, extend to the bereaved ones our deepest sympathy and commend them to the Lord, who alone can comfort them. And let it be Further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the church Minutes and a copy be sent to the bereaved family, also a copy be sent to the county paper for publication." Mrs. John W. Gillespie, Mrs. Walter Burris, Mr. Winfred Giles, Committee. Rev. L.N. Patterson, Pastor. ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 18, 1932, Page 1: "Burton Hill---Mr. James Morgan, of Hiwassee College, was buried at the Rockville Cemetery Thursday morning. He died after a few hours of suffering. It was a surprise and a shock to the community. The funeral services were conducted at the Glenloch Baptist Church by the Rev. George McCrary and the Rev. Walker, of Hiwassee College. The Hiwassee quartet rendered the music. We are glad to give a few words of comfort to the bereaved family and relatives. He was 68 years old, and had spent most of his life in Monroe County, near Hiwassee College. Mr. Morgan did not possess much of this world 's goods, but he was an honest, hardworking man. Most of his children are living near him and he seemed to enjoy visiting them, but father and grandpa has gone on a long journey, perhaps not to return until he comes back with his Lord. His widow and sons and daughters had to say goodbye, farewell, daddy. He was the father of Mr. Lee Morgan of this place, and Mr. Charlie Morgan of Fork Creek; and Mrs. Jasper Decker of Sunnyside. We are not sure as to this being all of the family. Mr. Morgan had one daughter gone on before him and he told relatives before he said goodbye, that she was coming to meet him. Wouldn't that be glory---to meet your child in that wonderful homeland and go with her to the feet of the Master to tell Him how he loved Him? Children, get ready, He may call you next." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 13, 1935, Page 2: "Lakeside News Notes---We are sorry to learn of the death of Miss Geneva Thompson, who died at her home in Vonore, Saturday afternoon." _______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 3, 1935, Page 2: "Jenneva Thompson---"Come unto me ye who are heavy laden and I will give you rest." This was the message received by Jenneva Thompson, March 9, 1935. She answered her call with a smile, for Jenneva was a true Christian, having been converted in early girlhood. She was member of Vonore Baptist Church. Daughter and sister, she will be greatly missed in the home, church, and community, but our loss is her eternal gain. She has been a patient sufferer, but God has called her home where pain and suffering are no more. She leaves to mourn her loss, her mother, Mrs. L.A. Thompson, one sister, Mrs. W.O. Newton of West Forke, Ind., and five brothers, Harold and Haden of Vonore; Joe and Harper of Akron, Ohio; Loyd of Santa Pedro, Calif., and many other relatives and friends." ---A Friend. ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 6, 1916, Page 1: "Interesting News From Route Six---To all the relatives and friends of Mr. W.S. Ivens, I would offer my tenderest heartfelt sympathy. Mr. Ivens married Louvenie Walker. The Walkers and the Morrows are related. I have visited often in the home of Mr. Ivens and he has visited my home. I have known him for thirty-two years. One by one these good, old-fashioned people are being called away." ---Georgia A. Stakely. Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 6, 1916, Page 2: "Gudger---Rev. W.A. Carroll, held the funeral services of Mr. Ivens, an aged gentleman at Big Creek, on last Saturday." Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 6, 1916, Page 3: "Aged Citizen Passes Away---Mr. W.S. Ivens, an aged and highly respected citizen of the Big Creek neighborhood, passed away last Friday after a short illness with pneumonia. He was about 84 years of age." __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 16, 1929, Page 1: "Interesting News from Route Six---This is Sabbath morning, January 13th, 1929; one week ago the gentle peaceful spirits of Eliza Stephens Tallent, William Sitzlar and John Anderson Gardner were with us here in this world in their tenements of clay; but today they are enjoying the wonders, the glories, the splendors and the peace of their first Sabbath day in Heaven. Seems like I can almost see every one of them this morning, as they meet around God's throne, greeting old friends and relatives and shouting praises to our great Redeemer. Eliza's quiet, gentle, modest spirit, now free from all pain and now at rest forever. She was a dear schoolmate in the years gone by. In early girlhood days she was married to Jasper Tallent, a son of James and Fannie Webb Tallent. At the age of fifty-nine years, Eliza died on Thursday, January 10th, 1929 and was buried on Friday, January 11th, in Notchey Creek Cemetery; funeral services were conducted from the Notchey Creek Church by Rev. Horace Atkins. Eliza was a member of Notchey Creek Church." ---Georgia A. Stakely. Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 16, 1929, Page 3: "Mrs. Jasper Tallent, aged 58 years, died at her home here last Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Tallent had been an invalid for many years, but bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her death. Her children are Mrs. Della Belcher of Niota: Earnest and Jim Tallent of Tellico Plains; Lige Tallent of Stevensville, Montana; John Tallent, Mrs. Emma McConkey, Mrs. Marchie Stephens, Mrs. Murray Wilson, Mrs. Annie Webb, Tom Tallent, Luther Tallent and J.C. Tallent, all of Madisonville. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, after which her remains were laid to rest in the Notchey Creek graveyard. The relatives have the sympathy of all in their great loss." ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 30, 1929, Page 4: "Mrs. Eliza Stephens Tallent was born Nov. 18, 1869 and died Jan. 10, 1929, being 59 years, 1 month and 28 days old. She professed faith in Christ at the age of 14 and united with the Notchey Creek Baptist Church and lived a faithful, Christian until the summons came. She was married to Jasper Tallent Oct. 11, 1885 and to this union was born 15 children, namely: Mrs. T.H. Belcher of Niota, Mr. John Tallent of Madisonville; Earnest and Jim Tallent of Tellico Plains; Mrs. Emma McConkey, Mrs. Murray Wilson, Mrs. Annie Webb, Mrs. C.F. Stephens of Madisonville; Mrs. E.N. Tallent of Montana; Luther, Thomas and J.C. Tallent of Madisonville. Vesta, Carrie and a small infant preceded her to the grave. She also leaves 46 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure, and was loved by all who knew her. She had been afflicted with rheumatism for more than eight years, but was so patient and sweet and endured her sickness to the end. Two weeks ago she taken the flu and the death angel called her home where there will be no more suffering; no more sorrow or pain. Her funeral was conducted at the Notchey Creek Baptist Church on Jan. 11 by Rev. Horace Atkins and Rev. Henry McDaniel. The remains were laid to rest in the nearby cemetery. She is not dead, but sleeping, only Awaiting the resurrection morn. She Is rejoicing with the angels from on high. She is gone but not forgotten, To that home beyond the sky, But we hope some day to meet her In that sweet bye and bye." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 25, 1936, Page 5: "J.C. Tallent died suddenly Thursday, March 19, 1936, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emma McConkey. He was 69 years, 9 months and 9 days old. The funeral was held Saturday, March 21, at Notchey Creek, of which he had been a member since boyhood. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W.A. Carroll, Rev. Horace Atkins and Rev. Henry McDaniel. He was laid to rest in Notchey Creek Cemetery. J.C. Tallent was married to Eliza Stephens on October 11, 1885. His wife preceded him to the grave seven years ago. To this union 15 children were born. Three preceded them to the grave. The surviving are as follows: Mrs. T.H. Belcher of Alcoa, Tenn.; John and Jim Tallent of Citico; Ernest Tallent of Tellico Plains; Tom Tallent of Englewood; Luther Tallent of Sweetwater; Mrs. Murray Wilson of Ocoee; Mrs. Clyde Stephens of Benton; Mrs. Annie Webb of Englewood; Mrs. Emma McConkey of Madisonville; Elige Tallent of Hamilton, Montana; and J.C. Tallent of the Army, Corzal, Canal Zone. All of the children were present except two, J.C. and Elige. Jasper C. Tallent has 65 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and a great host of friends and relatives who mourn his loss. He will be greatly missed by his family and the community in which he lived. The pallbearers were the following: W.O. Brakebill, Starling Watson, N.M. McDaniel, John Wilburn, Amos Wilson and Walter Vineyard." ____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 26, 1940, Page 6: In Memory Of Our Darling Ralph Eugene Sharpe We have lost our precious darling; He no more on earth shall roam, And there'll never be another Who can take his place at home. Teenie's life was true and faithful And his heart was filled with love, For he trusted in the Savior: Now he has a home above. And some day I'll go and meet him Where we'll never say goodbye--- I can think of nothing sweeter Than our meeting in the sky. Yes, I'll meet my boy up yonder And we'll wear a robe and crown Where the flowers bloom forever And the sun shall never go down. And how sweet will be our meeting When at last we reach the gate And our places take in Heaven, Where our loved ones for us wait. Oh how sweet will be that morning, On that bright and happy shore, When we see our blessed Savior And our earthly life's no more. Oh, dear darling, how we miss you; But no more on earth you'll roam; Some sweet day again we'll see you In that bright and happy home." Written by his mother, Mrs. Guy Sharpe ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 22, 1941, Page 3: "Monroe Countian Dies---Robert H. McSpadden died Jan. 20, 1941, at his home in Pouder, Texas, at the age of ninety-one years, one month and eighteen days. Surviving him are his widow, three sons and one daughter; two brothers, G.C. and J.A. McSpadden, of Greenville, Texas; one sister, Mrs. A.A. Reagan of Lubbock, Texas; one brother, C.A. McSpadden of Rodgers, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. W.F. Orr of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mrs. H.E. Magill of Knoxville; F.M. McSpadden of Dayton, Tenn., and E.W. McSpadden of Madisonville, also are brothers and sisters." ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 10, 1944, Page 2: "Englewood---Relatives from here attended the funeral of Mr. James Morgan, at Copperhill, were Francis and Marie Cardin, Mr. & Mrs. John Gamble and Miss Merle Goddard." ________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 2, 1945, Page 1: "Madisonville Route 2---Mrs. Roy Croft, the former Miss Mae Harris , passed away at Sweetwater Hospital on Sunday, April 22, following the birth of a son. She was a resident of our community during her entire life; she was 32 years of age. Besides her husband and son she leaves her father, Mr. J.R. Harris; two sisters, Mrs. Birdie Cardin and Mrs. Bob Croft, and three brothers. Funeral services were held at Chestua Methodist Church on Tuesday of last week, conducted by Rev. George G. Watson." _________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 2, 1964, Page 6: "Death---George W. Womble, 72, of Madisonville died at 4:20 a.m. on Monday. Survivors: wife, Bonnie Womble, 3 sons, Lenors of Atlanta; Burch and Harold of Illinois; 6 daughters, Mrs. Bob Blevins of Ohio, Mrs. Gene Ruble of Calif., Mrs. Ray Hughes of Turtletown, Mrs. Troy Harrison and Mrs. Clyde Gibson of Madisonville; 44 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Turtletown Baptist Church." _______________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 16, 1947, Page 1: "In Remembrance Of Mrs. Tennessee Dunlap---We have spent many lonely hours since our grandmother passed away on June 20, 1947. Our thoughts are still with her. Grandmother was bedfast for 22 months, suffering severely, so God called her out of her suffering. But by faith we can see a bright city where she has gone to live forever. She knows no pain there, so why should we be sad? She is resting in sweet peace and will never suffer again. In her grave she will rest in peaceful slumber until the Resurrection Morn, when we shall see her again." ---A granddaughter, Odean Shadden. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 6, 1940, Page 1: "Mr. Elijah Presley, who died recently at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Schrimsher, in Loudon, will be remembered by many residents and former residents of Monroe County. Mr. Presley was 81 years of age. He had been ill only about two weeks. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Schrimsher of Loudon; Mrs. Gail Driver of Madisonville and Mrs. Jim Pittman of Osceola, Ark; one son, James Presley of Milledgeville, Ga; one brother, Bent Presley of Sweetwater; fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Second Baptist Church in Loudon, the Rev. Wayne Jackson officiating, assisted by Rev. Howard Field. Burial was in Westview Cemetery, Sweetwater. Pallbearers were Claude and Raymond Presley, Verlin, Gordon, Jackie and Hubert Schrimsher." ______________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 22, 1933, Page 3: "Local Items Of Interest---Mrs. Margaret Bivens died at her home Saturday, February 18, at the age of 63 years. Funeral services were conducted from the Tellico church Sunday by Judge C.A. Kennedy." _____________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 8, 1933, Page 4: "In Memory of Mother---On February 18, 1933, the dark winged angel of death entered the home of James Bivens and claimed a loving wife and mother, Mrs. Margaret Bivens. Margaret Giles Bivens was born April 4, 1869, and departed this life February 18, 1933. She was married to James Bivens January, 1887. To this union was born five children. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in early girlhood and joined Epworth M.E. Church, and remained a faithful member until her death. She was stricken with flu and pneumonia and lived only eleven days. Oh! How she suffered no one knows. About an hour before her death her suffering left her and she went out to meet her Savior with a smile. Our home is sad and lonesome since mother's gone away. She said not to grieve after she was gone, but so live that when the summons comes for us to go, we can go to live with her in Heaven. She was a true wife and mother. She was always giving good advice to her children and neighbors. Everyone was welcome in her home; she always met everyone with a smile and welcomed them to her home. She numbered her friends with her acquaintances. To know her was to love her. Her life was an open book and she wrote it day by day. The funeral services were conducted from Tellico Baptist Church Sunday, February 19, 1933, by Rev. C.A. Kennedy, and the body was laid to rest in the church cemetery neath a mound of beautiful flowers. Pallbearers were her nephews, John Fry of Maryville, John Kirkland of Vonore Route Five, Jim Kirkland of Sweetwater, Arthur Bivens of Athens, Paul Bivens of Etowah and Louis Bivens of Etowah. She leaves to mourn her going a husband, James Bivens, and five children, Mrs. Sarah Best, Mrs. Lillie Simpson, Mrs. Nellie McSpadden and Ulie Bivens, all of Madisonville, and John Bivens of Proctor, N.C., ten grandchildren and one brother, Jim Giles of Tellico Plains Route 3, and a host of relatives and friends. Our loss is Heaven's gain. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord." ----A daughter, Mrs. Sarah Best. ___________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 13, 1933, Page 1: "Interesting News from Route Six, Sept. 9, 1933---I was sorry to learn of the death of my old schoolmate, S.C. Cagle." ----Georgia A. Stakely __________________________________________________________ Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 14, 1934, Page 2: "Interesting News from Route Six, Feb. 12, 1934---Dear Mr. Bevan: Today's mail brought me a copy of the February 1st issue of the Moline, Kansas Advance, sent to me by my cousin, Mrs. R.W. McSpadden of Moline. I enclose with this clipping from the Advance giving obituary notice of the death of Mr. W.M. McSpadden. R.W. McSpadden and W.M. McSpadden were brothers. Among those from out-of-town who were in attendance at the funeral services of Mr. W.M. McSpadden the following mentioned people are cousins of mine: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Marsh of Chanute, Kansas; Mrs. Faye Brown and Loe McCaslin of Emporia, Kansas; Miss Lorene McSpadden of Winfield, Kansas and Mrs. Lloyd Simpson of Wichita, Kansas. W.M. McSpadden married Miss Margaret McCaslin; my cousin, Mrs. R.W. McSpadden is a daughter of the late Phillip and Ellen Stakely McCaslin, another cousin of mine, Addie Stakely, married the late Frank McCaslin. Phillip and Frank McCaslin were brothers and Mrs. W.M. McSpadden is their sister. I would extend my sincerest sympathy to all my Kansas relatives, and I here say to all of them: “I love you, and would love to see and be with all of you and to tell you that I sympathize with you." Kindly, ----Georgia A. Stakely. Obituary---William McClain McSpadden, son of John and Martha McSpadden was born near Madisonville, Tennessee June 7, 1855; departed this life at his home in Moline, Kansas, January 27, 1934, age 78 years, 7 months and 20 days. He was married to Margaret McCaslin in Monroe County, August 1, 1876. In the following September, he and his bride came to Kansas to make their future home. They were among the early settlers who faced the hardships and discouragements of pioneer life. He homesteaded 2 miles west from what is now Moline, where he resided until April, 1918, when he moved to Moline, where he passed away. To this union was born five sons and one daughter, of which two sons have preceded him to the Great Beyond. Thos living are; Hugh McSpadden of Pratt, Kansas; Henry McSpadden of Coffeyville, Kansas; Arch McSpadden and Ruby Street of Moline. Mr. McSpadden was converted when he was young and united with the Presbyterian church. After coming to Kansas, he transferred to the Methodist church and remained a faithful and active member until his death. Besides his family he leaves five grandchildren: Opal Logsdon of Grenola, Kansas; Earl McSpadden of Kansas City, Missouri; Paul McSpadden of Hutchinson, Kansas; Harold McSpadden of Coffeyville, Kansas; Gerald McSpadden of Moline, Kansas. One great grandchild, Helen Louise Logsdon of Grenola. Also two sisters: Mrs. Sallie Reynolds and Mrs. Emma Miller of Madisonville, Tennessee; and one brother, R.W. McSpadden of Moline, Kansas. Also a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He was a kind husband, loving father and a loyal citizen and neighbor. "Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peaceful in the grave so low; Thou no more will join our number Thou no more our sorrows know Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is said And in Heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed." W.M. McSpadden was a highly respected citizen of this community. Honest and upright, unassuming and modest in all his ways, he was of the "salt of the earth." He was a friend to everyone, and no one commanded more confidence than he. More citizens liked him would make the country a better place in which to live. He will be missed by a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in Moline Monday, January 29, at 2 p.m., in charge of his pastor, J.L. Mitchell, assisted by Mrs. Belle Reid Yates of Grenola. Burial was in Moline Cemetery." ---Moline (Kansas) Advance. ________________________________________________________