Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 4, 1928, Page 3:

"Mrs. Robert Carter died at her home on the Tellico Plains-Madisonville Pike
at 5 o'clock December 29th after an illness of several months.

She leaves a husband and six children: Claude Carter of Pittsburg, Pa.; H.C. 
Carter of Deemer, Miss.; Mrs. Robert Hutsell and Mrs. Tom Kelso of Tellico 
Plains, and two children at home, Lena Carter and Fred Carter.

Funeral services were held at Tellico Plains Friday."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 13, 1926, Page 3:

"Local Items of Interest---Shelley Webb received a message from Cotter, Ark., 
that one of his aunts, Mrs. Juda McLemore, had fallen dead from heart failure. 
She was about 80 years of age."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 2, 1958, Page 1:

"Mrs. McLemore Dies At Daughter's Home---Mrs. Sallie McLemore, 78, widow 
of the late Isaac McLemore, died Monday night at the home of her daughter in 
Madisonville, where she had lived for the past 16 years.

She is survived by two sons, Willis and Pete McLemore; two daughters, Miss 
Gena McLemore and Mrs. Charles McBroom of Madisonville; 14 grandchildren 
and seven great-grandchildren."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 8, 1930, Page 3:

"Truck Driver Killed---Carl Johnson, a young man about 25 years of age, was 
killed Saturday afternoon about 3:30 when a limber truck he was driving 
overturned, his neck being broken. The accident occurred one mile from 
Tallassee, on Jake Creek. He was driving for the Lee Lumber Company, which 
operated a mill between Citico and Tallassee on this side of the Little Tennessee 
River.

Surviving are his widow and one small child, who were making their home at 
Tallassee. His home was near Etowah.

The body was brought here by Mr. Charles Biereley of the Biereley Funeral 
Home and prepared for burial, after which his remains were taken to the home 
of his sister in Englewood."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 4, 1932, Page 3:

"George Harris, aged 86, died last Thursday at his home in Tellico Plains. Funeral 
services were conducted by the Rev. J.E. Vaughn.

The following children survive: Jess, Jim, Andrew, George, Mrs. John Newman, 
Mrs. Ida Dotson all of Tellico Plains; and Mrs. Holly Grogan of Jefferson City."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 1, 1933, Page 2:

"Madisonville Route Two---Mrs. Mary Ball died recently at the home of her son, 
Will Ball. She had been in declining health for some time, being afflicted with 
paralysis, and her death was not unexpected. Her maiden name was Vest and 
her girlhood home was at Cleveland. She was married to George W. Ball almost 
55 years ago and lived in this community for a few years, then in North Carolina 
for a number of years, then moved back to the Chestua Valley, where they were 
good citizens for some years, finally moving to Knoxville, where Mr. Ball died. 
She was the mother of 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters, 4 of whom preceded 
her to the spirit world. Besides her son on this route, her eldest son, I.E. Ball, 
resides at Ironsburg in this county. The remains were interred, after a funeral 
preached by Rev. Mr. Johnston, of Tellico Plains, in the Notchey Creek 
Cemetery, beside those of her husband, there, to await the final resurrection. 
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all." ---Nellie C. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 22, 1933, Page 2:

"Englewood Route One, Nov. 20, 1933---We are sorry to learn of the death 
of Mr. R.M. Aldridge of near Etowah. His funeral was conducted from Ebenezer 
M.E. Church Thursday morning, with Rev. Nelson Cagle in charge. We wish 
to extend our deepest sympathy to his family and relatives."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 18, 1931, Page 3:

"First Grave Dug In The New Cemetery Shows Fine Clay Soil---Mr. B.F. White 
removed the body of his father from the old cemetery and placed it in the new 
Sunset Cemetery Tuesday.

On digging the grave Mr. White found the soil to be a fine clay, very suitable 
for cemetery purposes.

Mr. White wishes it understood that the removal of his father to the new cemetery 
will in no way affect the offer made in connection with the first lot sale, as advertised.

The driveway to the cemetery has been graveled and also one side, so that the 
cemetery is now ready for the public.

Lots are on sale by Mr. White, who will be glad to show the lots and give full 
particulars and terms."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 26, 1935, Page 3:

"B.F. White---Berry Franklin White died at his home in Madisonville, Thursday, 
June 20, 1935, at 9:45 o'clock, after an illness of several months. Mr. White 
would have been 64 years old had he lived until September.

He had followed the monumental business all his life, having been connected 
with his father in this work in his early boyhood. He gave the White Marble 
Works its name more than a quarter of a century ago.

A few years ago he, with his sons, established and laid out Sunset Cemetery, 
one of the most beautiful burying places in this section. He selected his burial 
lot and the tombstone for his grave.

Mr. White is survived by his widow and ten children: B.A., Leonard and Bill 
White, Mrs. Raymond Cagle; Mildred, Pauline, Francis and B.F. Jr., of 
Madisonville; Mrs. Robert Burn of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. E.W. Giles of Akron, 
Ohio.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church Friday afternoon, 
Rev. W.A. Carroll preaching the funeral, after which his remains were laid to 
rest in Sunset Cemetery, Biereley Funeral Home in charge.

By strict application to business and the practice of good business judgment and 
economy, Mr. White had built up a good business and accumulated a competent 
living for himself and family."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 1, 1936, Page 3:

"Mrs. B.F. White---Mrs. B.F. White died at her home Tuesday, December 31, 
after an illness of several months. Her husband preceded her to the grave six
months ago.

Surviving are the following children: B.A. White, Leonard White, Bill White, 
Mrs. Raymond Cagle, Misses Mildred, Pauline and Frances White and B.F. 
White, Jr., all of Madisonville; Mrs. Earnest Giles of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. 
Robert Burns of Baltimore, Md., also the following sisters: Mrs. Ellen Ryner 
of Chattanooga; Mrs. Phoebe Coe of Delano; Mrs. Nora Howell of Englewood 
and Mrs. Sarah White of Lenoir City.

Funeral services will be conducted from the local Baptist Church, Thursday, 
with Rev. W.A. Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 5, 1936, Page 3:

"Mrs. John Newman---Funeral services for Mrs. John Newman, 69, were held 
from the Holiness Church in Tellico Plains, Tuesday, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. 
Cochran officiating. Interment followed in the city cemetery.

Surviving are the following children: Mrs. George Hunt, Mrs. Ida Akins and 
Floyd Newman of Tellico Plains; Mrs. Myrtle Tallent of Madisonville; Mrs. 
Ella Mitchell and Claude Newman of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Letha Akins of 
Texas and Oscar Newman of Alcoa."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 10, 1961, Page 5:

"Former Resident Dies In Kentucky---Joseph E. Freeman, 44, formerly of 
Madisonville Route 1, died suddenly at 3 p.m. Monday in Stanton, Ky.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Viola Stakely Freeman; three daughters, 
Edna and Sue Freeman of Madisonville, and Mrs. Billy Chambers of Vonore; 
his father, George Freeman of Tellico Plains Star Route; four brothers, 
Gaither Freeman of Madisonville; Austin and Ed of Etowah, and Arch of 
Washington, D.C., and three sisters, Mrs. E.S. Adair of Etowah; Mrs. Fred 
Simonds of Marietta, Ga., and Miss Leatha Freeman of Cleweston, Fla.

Funeral services are being held today (Thursday) at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 
with Revs. James Patton and John Stakely officiating. Burial in the church 
cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 19, 1961, Page 5:

"Joe Williams Dies At Daughter's Home---Joe Williams, 83, died Thursday of 
last week, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Johnie McLemore, 
on Madisonville Route 4.

Among his survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ben Buckner and Mrs. 
McLemore; three sons, Sharden, Ben and Jake Williams; a foster son, 
Alf Birchfield; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services took place at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist 
Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Rev. John Stakely 
officiated."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 13, 1964, Page 6:

"Lakeside---Miss Mary Shields of Cog Hill, near Etowah, an elderly lady, 
died Tuesday, Feb. 4. The funeral services were held in Etowah, with 
interment Thursday afternoon in the old St. Paul's Cemetery. Miss Shields 
was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of long standing."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 14, 1951, Page 6:

"Obituary---Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Newman Stephens, 70, were 
held Feb. 13 at the Hiwassee Church of God. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Stephens died at her home in the Hiwassee Community on Feb. 12. She 
is survived by one son, Leonard, and one grandson."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, January 30, 1958, Page 1:

"Body Of Dead Man Located In Ditch Near Here Sunday---The body of Dock 
Stephens, about 50, was found dead in a ditch near Hiwassee Road, Sunday. 
He had been missing since Friday.

Mr. Stephens lived alone on the farm of Donald McKenzie, three miles 
southwest of Madisonville. He was believed to have been on his way home 
when he died, going by a nearer route across a field and falling into the ditch.

Coroner M.H. Hawkins stated there was no evidence of "foul play" and that 
the man likely suffered a heart attack.

He is survived by a nephew, B.L. Freeman of Chattanooga, and several cousins.

Funeral services and burial occurred Tuesday afternoon at Hiwassee Church of God."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 11, 1934, Page 3:

"Ernest Farr, 40 years old, died at his home in the Citico Community on July 3, 
and was buried in the Mount Zion Cemetery on July 4. Biereley Funeral Home 
in charge of the funeral."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, July 12, 1962, Page 1:

"Arthur Freeman Passes At Home Of Cleveland Son---Arthur Freeman, 72, 
of Tellico Plains, passed away at the home of his son, G.B. Freeman, in 
Cleveland, Tennessee, June 26 after an illness of two years.

He was born June 29, 1889, in the Turkey Creek community, where he lived 
most of his life. He was a member of the Miller's Chapel Baptist Church.

Among his survivors are three sons, Ulis and Herman Freeman of Zion, Illinois, 
and Ross of Atlanta; one daughter, Mable Freeman of Brookville, Fla.; two 
sisters, Lula Lynn of Tellico Plains and Josie Duckett of Madisonville; a brother, 
Lester Freeman of Antioch, Illinois; 36 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 29 at Macedonia Baptist 
Church, with Revs. Beecher Miller and James Thomas officiating. Burial was
in the Robinson Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 16, 1959, Page 1:

"Dies At Rest Home---Andy Paul, 90, of Tellico Plains Route 1, died Monday 
afternoon at a rest home in Mentor. He is survived only by his wife, Mrs. 
Sarah Freeman Paul. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 
Holly Springs Baptist Church. Burial was in DeHart Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 23, 1938, Page 1:

"James Leonard Costner died at his home at Kiser, Thursday after an illness 
of several months.

Mr. Costner was 35 years of age. He is survived by his wife and two children, 
Betty and Frank Costner; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Costner of Kiser; three 
brothers, George of Kiser, Ed of Loudon and Claude of Friendsville; two 
sisters, Mrs. N.H. Graves of Friendsville and Miss Grace Costner of Kiser.

Funeral services were held at the Holiness Church at Unitia, Blount County, 
Friday afternoon, the Rev. C.S. Swicegood officiating."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 26, 1941, Page 1:

"J.W. Ervin---Funeral services for J.W. Ervin, who died Thursday night 
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edna Thomas, near Daisy, after a brief illness, 
were held Saturday afternoon at Forkner's Chapel, with burial in the church 
cemetery. Mr. Ervin formerly lived near Sweetwater. Surviving are two daughters, 
Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. H.L. Webster of Sevierville; six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 5, 1943, Page 1:

 Mrs. W.D. Dickey Passes At Home Near Sweetwater---Funeral services for Mrs.
 W.D. Dickey were held Monday morning at the Methodist Church in Sweetwater, 
Rev. B.H. Greene officiating. Burial was in West View Cemetery.

Mrs. Dickey had resided near Sweetwater for many years and was an active 
member of the Methodist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert R. Smith of Knoxville; Mrs. Sam 
Houston and Mrs. Rachel Dickey; two sons, Houston and Stephen of Sweetwater; 
two sisters, Mrs. F.R. Dickey of Knoxville and Mrs. W.F. Jones of Harriman; 
three brothers, James and S.W. Suddath of Harriman and T.O. of Chattanooga,
and eight grandchildren."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 9, 1943, Page 3:

"W.G. Dickey Passes At His Home In Knoxville---Funeral services for Walter 
Grant Dickey were held on Monday morning at Mann's Chapel, Knoxville, the 
Rev. A.E. Dallas officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Mr. 
Dickey was 79.

For many years he was L. & N. agent here, having retired fifteen years ago
and moved to Knoxville. He and Mrs. Dickey and their daughter, Miss Margaret, 
now deceased, during their residence here were members of the Presbyterian 
Church and when the family moved to Knoxville, they transferred their 
membership to the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mr. Dickey was also a 
member of Masonic fraternities in Knoxville and the Shrine in Chattanooga.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Dickey; a brother, J.H. Dickey of Culberson, 
N.C., and a sister, Mrs. W.H. Griffiths of Murphy, N.C."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 4, 1934, Page 3:

 Local Items of Interest---Among those going to Knoxville Friday on account 
of the death of Miss Margaret Dickey were, Mrs. J.F. Llewellyn, James Magill, 
Locke Johnston, Mrs. R.C. Kimbrough, and Bob Kimbrough, Misses Artie, 
Ruth and Maggie Montgomery, Rev. and Mrs. B.H. Greene, Mrs. D.E. Lowry, 
Elizabeth Johnston, and Miss Mary Brown."

Among those attending the funeral of Miss Margaret Dickey in Knoxville 
Sunday afternoon were, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Sheets, Miss Marie Sheets, Mrs. 
B.H. Greene, Mrs. W.C. Mason, Mrs. Mae K. Hale, Mrs. J.F. Johnston, Mrs. 
Carl McConkey, Mrs. R.L. Brakebill, Mrs. Ira Sloan, Dr. & Mrs. S.N. Penland, 
Misses Sue and Elizabeth Penland, and Mr. & Mrs. Louie Hunt."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 10, 1938, Page 3:

"In Memoriam---On August 6, at 6:30 a.m., the death angel was sent upon a 
mission. In Heaven another crown was being made, and it needed one more 
jewel to complete it. The angel hovered for awhile, then came in a dark shadow. 
When it departed it had taken home the required gem. It carried the soul of 
Pauline Presley, daughter of Mrs. Louis Murr, who was born Dec. 5, 1927.

The news came as a shock to her many friends, but God had called and Pauline 
answered. A seat is left vacant at Amohee School. She was a very kind 
playmate and an industrious student. By her pleasant disposition she won 
the hearts of all who came in contact with her. We think with heavy hearts of 
how badly we shall miss her in our classroom and on the playground.

It seems to us that Pauline left us as life was blooming and many promises 
awaited her; yet what greater promise have we than this: "I will come again 
and receive you unto myself, that where I am there ye may be also." Pauline 
had completed her work on earth and was called to rest.

Our sympathy goes out to her mother, who will miss her dear child so badly.

Besides a host of friends and classmates, Pauline leaves to mourn her death 
a mother, two sisters, four brothers and a step-father. Her funeral was 
conducted from Forrest Chapel and she was laid to rest in Forrest Chapel 
Cemetery. Pauline's classmates served as flower girls." ---Her classmates at 
Amohee School.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 21, 1964, Page 1:

"Tellico Man Passes---Levo L. Phillips, Sr., age 48, passed away suddenly 
at Sweetwater Hospital at 6:30 on October 17.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tellico Plains. He was a 
member of Unaka No. 651 Lodge and a graduate of U.T. He was vice 
president and manager of Brooks Lumber Company, Tellico Plains.

Survivors include: wife, Alma Brooks Phillips; one son, Levo L. Phillips, 
Jr.; daughter, Martha of Tellico Plains; brothers, W.L. Phillips of Sandusky, 
Ohio; P.L. Phillips of Ringgold, Ga.; T.T. Phillips of North Bend, Oregon; 
sisters, Margaret Lovin of Harriman and Mrs. Maldon Lee of Sweetwater.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Tellico Plains Baptist 
Church with Rev. Virgil Tallent and Rev. Ernest Stiles officiating with 
graveside Masonic rites. Interment was in Center Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 16, 1936, Page 2:

"Madisonville Route Two---Mrs. J.M. Rogers---Mrs. Lou Rogers passed 
away at the home of her son, Robert Rogers, on Route One, last Saturday 
evening at 8 o'clock. Until recently she had made her home for more than 
three years at the home of her eldest son, John H. Rogers, on this route.

Mrs. Rogers has lived in this neighborhood much of her long life, she having 
been past eighty years of age. She was a clever, jovial woman, a good neighbor 
and was, while rearing her family, a constant member of the Sunday School 
nearest her home. She leaves four sons, J.H. Rogers of this route, Jack Rogers 
of Texas, Robert Rogers of Route One, and Hugh D. Rogers of Englewood, 
besides a number of grandchildren.

The funeral, conducted by Rev. W.A. Carroll, was held at the Notchey Creek 
Baptist Church on Monday, December 14, at 10 a.m., after which the remains 
were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby beside her husband, J.M. Rogers, who 
went to his reward several years ago." ---Nellie C. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 23, 1936, Page 3:

"Mrs. Louisa Emeline Rogers was born on Oct. 28, 1852, and died on December 
12, 1936, at the age of 84 years, one month and 14 days.

She is survived by four sons: John and Bob of this county, Jack of Texas, 
and Hugh of Englewood. Also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her husband, J.M. Rogers, and two children, Mary Jane and Conaway, 
preceded her to the grave.

She professed faith in Christ in early life and joined the Notchey Creek Baptist 
Church. She lived a consistent Christian life until death.

In latter years, she expressed joy and consolation in singing hymns of Zion and 
God's redeeming love.

She often talked of her readiness and willingness to go when the summons 
should come to call her to that home, not made by hands, but is eternal in the heavens." 
---A grandson, Roy Rogers.
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 30, 1956, Page 1:

"Mrs. Lydia Jane Miller, 87, died Tuesday morning at her home near Tellico 
Plains. She is survived by two sons, Frank Miller of Tellico Plains and Benson 
Miller of Maryville; two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Wallace of Athens and Mrs. 
Andy Martin of Servilla; 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren; two sisters, 
Mrs. Levi Bowers of Madisonville and Mrs. Andy Paul of Tellico Plains, and a 
brother, George Freeman of Tellico Plains. Funeral services took place Thursday 
afternoon at the Druid Hills Baptist Church. Burial was in DeHart Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, July 2, 1953, Page 1:

"Anderson Russell Tallent, 85, died last Tuesday at the home of a daughter, 
Mrs. Annie Witt, at Hendersonville, N.C. He was a native of Monroe County, 
but settled in upper East Tennessee after his marriage to Kitty Jones in the early 
1890's. Services were held last Thursday afternoon in Hendersonville at the 
Memorial Chapel by Rev. Thomas Shepherd, who accompanied the body to 
Monroe County. Final services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the 
graveside, Corntassel Cemetery, Rev. McCoy Franklin officiating. Survivors 
include three sons, Royston of Paducah, Ky.; Ancil of Houston, Tex.; and 
Jones of Langley, Ky.; five daughters, Mrs. Grover Kidwell of Cleveland, 
Ohio; Mrs. Charles (Lora) Craver of Winston Salem, N.C.; Mrs. Earl Hampton 
of Johnson City; Mrs. Coleman Mosely of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Witt. He is 
also survived by 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 9, 1961, Page 1:

"One Killed In Two-Car Collision On Highway 68 Past Friday Night---Six persons
were injured and one killed Friday in a head-on collision of two cars on Highway 68,
five miles southeast of Madisonville on the Tellico Plains.

Dead is: Mrs. Arch Lee, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Homer Byrum of Madisonville,
who died of her injuries Sunday at Lowry-Henshaw Clinic, Sweetwater. Funeral
services are being held today (Thursday) at Oak Grove Church.

Injured are: Mrs. Lee's child, whose condition is reported as "serious" by hospital
authorities; Mrs. Homer Byrum, Sweetwater; Glenn Watson, Madisonville, and
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Roberts and daughter, Catherine, Tellico Plains.

Two of the injured were in surgery at the hospital.

The cars collided on a curve about 4:30 p.m. Drivers of the cars were not known,
officers said."

Page 8: "Madisonville Route 4---We extend sympathy to Arch Lee of Englewood
Route 1 on account of the death of his wife, Sue Byrum Lee, which occurred at a
Sweetwater Hospital Sunday night following an automobile collision on Highway
68 Friday afternoon. Mrs. Lee never regained consciousness after the wreck. Her
invalid child was also badly injured, as also was her mother, Mrs. Byrum, who is a
patient at the hospital."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, June 6, 1963, Page 5:

"Mrs. L.O. (Cora Mae) Hicks, 67, of the Liberality community passed away at
11:15 a.m. Thursday of last week at Sweetwater Hospital following a lengthy
illness.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Barnard;
two sons, Gene and James Hicks, all of Madisonville; two brothers, Rankin
Lee of Madisonville and Robert M. Lee, Chattanooga, and a sister, Mrs.
Embree Smith, also of Chattanooga.

Funeral services occurred at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Madisonville First Baptist
Church, with Revs. Gene Akins and T.P. Wood officiating. Interment was in
 Sunset Cemetery."

Page 2: Write Pays Tribute To Mrs. Hicks Of The Liberality Area---Death has
taken Mrs. L.O. Hicks after a lingering illness. She was in the hospital 126 days
--days of pain and long suffering, but never a word of complaint, always thinking
and asking of others..

"Cora Mae," as she was known to all who knew her, concealed her broken heart
when she was notified of the death of her son, Chester, on Dec. 23, 1950, in the
Korean War, by working and doing for others. She was a leader in her community,
a lover of flowers (her vegetable and flower gardens were a beauty to behold).

Mrs. Hicks was a member of the Liberality Home Demonstration Club, Eastern
Star, Westside Baptist Church and has held executive offices in church,
Sweetwater Baptist Association, WMU and County Council HDC.

She was born Sept. 9, 1895, the daughter of James and Carolyn Lee of Chestua,
passing away May 30, 1963. Survivors are her husband, L.O. Hicks; daughter,
Mrs. Hazel Hicks Barnard; sons, Gene and James Hicks; nine grandchildren, all
of Madisonville; a sister, Mrs. Embree Smith, Chattanooga, and two brothers,
Robert M. Lee of Chattanooga and Rankin Lee, Madisonville.

All God's testing has a purpose,
Some day you will see the light;
All He asks is that you trust Him,
Walk by faith and not by sight.
Do not fear when doubts beset you,
Just remember---He is near.
He will never, never leave you,
He will always, always hear.
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 2, 1964, Page 1:

"Ghost Writer, 90, Passes March 26 At Home On Route 3---Mrs. Anna Belle
Coltharp Hicks, 90, widow of the late R.N. Hicks, passed away last Thursday
at 4:10 p.m. at her home on Madisonville Route 3. Mrs. Hicks was a
correspondent for The Madisonville Democrat for many years and was identified
as "The Ghost Writer."

She is survived by three sons, Elbert Hicks of Madisonville; Paul of Athens and
Holston of Niota; one sister, Mrs. Nellie C. Stakely of Madisonville Route 2;
five granddaughters and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Chestua Baptist Church,
with the Revs. Robert Thompson, Horace Atkins and John Smith officiating."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, April 23, 1964, Page 2:

"Liberality News---Since the passing of our beloved and one of our oldest
correspondents, Mrs. R.N. Hicks (the Ghost Writer), there has not been any
news from this community, therefore, I shall attempt from time to time to send
in a few items to the Democrat. I shall not try to take Mrs. Hicks' place, for no
one can do that. She had a wonderful memory and a sense of humor which I will
never know. Even during her long illness when asked how she was feeling her
answer would be "I am just fine." ---Libby.
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, June 4, 1964, Page 1:

"Mrs. Barnard Dies Of Heart Attack---Mrs. Curtis Hicks Barnard, daughter of
Mr. L.O. Hicks and the late Mrs. Cora Mae Hicks, passed away Sunday, May 31,
at the Sweetwater Hospital as a result of injuries received on May 3 when the
family car was backed from a driveway into the path of an oncoming car.

Surviving Mrs. Barnard are her husband, Curtis Barnard, a son, Bobby; two daughters,
Carolyn and Marilyn Barnard; and two brothers, James O. and Gene Hicks, all of
Madisonville.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the First Baptist Church
with Rev. Dillard Mynatt officiating. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 11, 1964, Page 3:

"Hugh Barnard Passes In Iowa---The family of Hugh Barnard, age 58, of Davenport,
Iowa, formerly of Madisonville, passed away on Tuesday, November 8. He is
survived by his wife and eight children of Iowa; Parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Barnard;
brother, Curtis of Madisonville. One sister, Mrs. Phil Jenkins of Maryville."
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Madisonville Democrat, December 9, 1964, Page 11:

"Brother Of Madisonville Resident Dies---Hugh Barnard, 57, of 1231 14th St.,
Bettendorf, Iowa, died in Mercy Hospital Nov. 10.

Barnard was born in Kingston and married the former Catherine Guettener of
Kingston in 1938.

A resident of Bettendorf for the last 16 years, Mr. Barnard was maintenance foreman
for the Alcoa Aluminum Co.

Survivors include his wife, daughters, Mrs. Otto Wendhausen Jr. of Davenport; Betty,
Peggy and Debbie, all at home; sons, David, Dale and Dwight all at home and
Donald in the Marines, stationed in California; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.M.
Barnard of Madisonville, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Irene Jenkins of Maryville and
a brother, Curtis Barnard of Madisonville.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 12 in McGinnis Chapel, Bettendorf,
with the Rev. Lawrence Thompson of Riverside Free Will Baptist Church officiating.

Burial was in Davenport Memorial Park."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 27, 1942, Page 2:

"Mr. Clyde Hensley, formerly of Monroe County, was born Feb. 2, 1896, and died
in Harriman Hospital on May 18, 1942.

He was married to Laura Voyles on July 19, 1914, and to this union were born eight
children, two of whom died in infancy. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Lois,
Evelyn and Nadine; three sons, William D. and Allen J. of Wartburg, and Pvt.
Kenneth of Camp Forrest, Tullahoma; one sister, Mrs. Louise Bivens of Vonore
Route 3; two brothers, Walter T. Hensley of Altoona, Iowa, and Mike R. Hensley
of Yellow Creek, N.C.; and two grandchildren.

He professed faith in Christ March 18, 1942, and lived faithfully until his death.

Funeral services were conducted by Revs. Will W. Byrum, Marshall McNabb and
Rufus Phillips, the services being held at Prospect Baptist Church near Loudon.
Burial was in the cemetery nearby.

May God's richest blessings rest upon his wife and children in their lonely hours."
---Pollie T. Bivens.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 7, 1943, Page 3:

"Carra William Duckett, on Monday morning, March 29, while turning a curve in a
work truck owned by Mr. Will Newman, fell off and was killed. He was born March
10, 1897, being 47 years and 18 days of age at the time of his death.

Mr. Duckett professed faith in Christ and united with the Baptist Church. He was a
faithful member until his death. He was married to Josie Freeman and to this union
were born five children, two girls and three boys.

Funeral services were held at Miller's Chapel. Revs. Wash Mitchell, Fred Thompson,
Alvin Patton and Enos Hunt officiated."

Also on Page 3---"Killed In Truck Wreck---Mr. Carra Duckett of Rafter was killed
last week when a truck load of pulpwood slid from the truck while turning a curve
in Cherokee National Forest. Mr. Duckett was 47 years of age.

Two others, Lloyd Newman and Ed Miller, were thrown clear of the wood. The
driver, Will Newman, also was unhurt.

Mr. Duckett is survived by his wife and four children."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 3, 1936, Page 3:

"Glenn Presley, age 16, son of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Presley, of Vonore, Route Four,
died in the Sweetwater Hospital, May 17, 1936, after undergoing a very serious
operation for appendicitis.

Glenn will be greatly missed by all his neighbors as well as by his family, because
he was a neighborly little boy. Always ready to help in any way possible, those he
could help. He had a kind word for those who needed kindness to make the way
of life a little brighter. Even in his hours of terrible suffering he was kind and patient.
His nurses said he was beyond comparison.

Glenn leaves a father, mother, four sisters and five brothers to mourn his loss. We
feel like saying, "Don't weep, for your loss is Heaven's gain." He has gone to be
with the nine-year-old brother, who has gone on before. He said a little while before
he died that he loved God. I feel that that is the greatest thing that can be said. God
means everything to us all.

I like to think of the wonderful words of Jesus when He said, "Come unto me, all ye
that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Evidently Glenn has heard his call and has gone on to accept the rest that awaits him."
---A Friend, Sallie Belle Tallent.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 8, 1936, Page 3:

"Mrs. O.H. Hicks---Funeral services for Mrs. O.H. (Dick) Hicks, 55, were held
from the Christianburg Baptist Church Tuesday, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. W.W.
Mullendore of Knoxville and Rev. O.D. Fleming of Morristown officiating. Burial
followed in the church cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, who is a member of the Monroe County Court and the
following children: Ray of Knoxville, Albert and Meek L. of Madisonville, Arthur
and Elmer and Misses Reba and Ora Lee Hicks of Christianburg. Also the following
brothers and sisters: Jim Dunn of Niota, Jessie Dunn of Denison, Texas, John Dunn
of Sherman, Texas, Mrs. H.W. Henderson of Madisonville, Mrs. J.B. Dixon of
Englewood, Mrs. Jake Cobble of Etowah and Mrs. J.R. Dailey of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Mrs. Hicks had been ill for several days."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 5, 1938, Page 3:

"Local Items Of Interest---Marshall E. Clowers died at Sweetwater Hospital during
the holidays from gunshot wounds received Christmas day while hunting with his
12-year-old nephew, Roscoe Green. Mr. Clowers was 56 years of age."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 19, 1938, Page 2:

"Obituary---Elisha Clowers had been a member of the Hiwassee Church of God
since 1913. He had been superintendent of the Sunday School for the past 18 years.
He was a faithful member and worker for the church and Sunday School. The
church has lost a member who took sincere interest in the pastor and congregation,
and everyone depended upon his being present at the services. He will not only be
missed by relatives and church brethren, but by the whole community. He was 51
years of age Nov. 28, 1937. He was shot Dec. 25, 1937, and died Dec. 26.

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. ---Rev. 15:13.

There's a lonely spot beside the church were the soft winds gently sweep; there
lies a sacred father. So silently he sleeps. No storms can molest him or waken him
from his rest until the Judgment Day shall dawn at the resurrection of the just.

He has passed on through the valley of death, from whence no man returns. He
nevermore shall suffer death; he nevermore shall mourn. The flowers are heaped
above his form by hands with gentle care, but to his friends it's lonely, for he's
the first to be laid there.

Te day had dawned so brightly, the sun rose in the skies; they had no cause to worry
---they knew not that death was nigh. The Christmas feast was spread by hands with
gentle care, but they knew not that it was the last that father would enjoy there.

The children had come from far and near with presents so nice and neat for father
and mother and brother. This was such a Christmas treat. They came with gladness
in their hearts; with joy that was unspoken; but before they had to part, the home
circle was broken.

Their father had gone to meet his Lord without one moment's warning. He hadn't
thought of such a thing when he left his home that morning; but after death's pangs
had seized him, he sang a song he loved, thinking he'd soon be with Jesus in that
Paradise above.

Then he spoke to the boy of his mother and told him to treat her with care, for he
knew that in a few hours he would no longer be there. The Lord is a Father to the
orphan and a husband to the faithful wife, and if they follow His footsteps He will
give them eternal life.

To his wife and children I know the way is steep. Press on to the mark of the high
calling and so not weep, but rejoice; if you weep till your eyes are dim, what
profit would it be?---for you can go to him, but he cannot return to you."
 ---Matties Moses.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 9, 1938, Page 3:

"Mr. O.H. (Dick) Hicks died at his home at Christianburg, Monday, after an
illness of several weeks.

Funeral services were held from the Christianburg Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon,
the Revs. O.D. Fleming and W.W. Mullendore officiating. 

Surviving are six sons and two daughters: Lloyd, Meek L. and Ray Hicks of
Madisonville; Albert, Arthur and Elmer Hicks of Sweetwater; and Mrs. Mack
Guffey and Miss Ora Lee Hicks of Sweetwater.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 3, 1932, Page 3:

"Local Items Of Interest---Mr. & Mrs. Max Barnard were called to Kingston
Sunday on account of the death of a nephew."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 12, 1934, Page 1:

Madisonville Route Two---Lovie Spears Moses, aged 49 years departed this life at
her home in Etowah, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1934 after an illness of about a year.
She was converted at the age of 16 years and lived a devoted life, being a good
wife, a kind, affectionate mother, helpful in sickness in each community,
wherever her lot was cast. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, John J.
Moses, 10 children, several of whom are married, 17 grandchildren, and many
other relatives and friends. The funeral was preached at Notchey Creek on last
Wednesday by Rev. John Harris, and interment was made in the cemetery nearby,
Mr. Harry Evans, of Athens, being in charge. We join the many friends in extending
sympathy to the bereaved family." ---Nellie C. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 20, 1949, Page 1:

"Charles E. Lee Dies In Kansas City---News has been received of the death, at
his home in Kansas City, of Mr. Charles E. Lee. He was the son of Mrs. Callie
Lee and a brother of Rankin Lee and Mrs. Lloyd Hicks. The body is being brought
back here, but funeral arrangements will be announced later."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 27, 1949, Page 1:

"Madisonville Route 2---The funeral of Mr. Charles Stakely Lee, at Chestua Baptist
Church on Saturday afternoon, was well attended. The remains were brought here
from his home in Kansas City, where he passed away soon after 2 a.m. on Thursday.
The body was accompanied by his wife and son, C.B., and a friend. Charles was
reared in this community and was a great favorite with young and old alike. He
was a very successful businessman in Kansas City for several years. He was
converted in early life and joined Chestua Baptist Church, where he was still a
member. The funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev. L.R. Creasman. The
Moses Quartet of Athens sang. His nephews were pallbearers; nieces were
flower bearers.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia Arthur Leel a son, C.B. Lee; his mother, Mrs.
Callie Lee; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Hicks of Madisonville and Mrs. E.A. Smith of
Oak Ridge; four brothers, Messrs. A.W. and Rankin Lee of Madisonville, Edd of
Englewood and Robert of Chattanooga; and many other relatives.

We join the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved.

Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. & Mrs. E.A.
Smith and daughter, of Oak Ridge; Mr. & Mrs. Roy Murr and daughter, of
Philadelphia; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lee and Messrs. Roy and Oliver Lee of
Chattanooga, and Mrs. Walter Satterfield of Washington, D.C."
 ---Nellie C. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 29, 1950, Page 1:

"G.W. Tallent Buried At Nochey Creek On Wednesday Afternoon---Funeral
services for G.W. Tallent were held at Notchey Creek Baptist Church on
Wednesday afternoon, the Revs. Audley Cummings and John Tipton officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Tallent died Sunday evening at his home on Alcoa Road. He was 78
years of age.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. C.W. Everhart of Alcoa and Mrs. Eugene
Stalcup of Maryville; four sons, George and Guffey of Etowah; J.W. of Louisville,
Ohio, and Luther of Walland; a brother, Harvey Tallent of Etowah; a sister, Mrs.
W.E. Fain of Athens; 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren."

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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, November 21, 1957, Page 1:

"Death Claims Mrs. Henderson Hensley---Mrs. Carrie Lee Hensley, 83, former
Monroe County resident, died early Friday in Augusta, Ga.

She is survived by her husband, Henderson Hensley, and a son, Verlin Hensley
of Augusta; a daughter, Mrs. C.N. Giles of Prescott, Ariz.; five grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Oscar Wear of Tellico Plains; five
brothers, W.O. Beaty of Tellico Plains, Lloyd, Johnny and Earl of Madisonville,
and Henry of Maryville.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Tellico Plains First Baptist Church,
followed by burial in Center Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 11, 1954, Page 1:

"Madisonville Boy Dies In Prison Camp---Mr. & Mrs. L.O. Hicks of Madisonville
Route 3 received notification this week from the War Department that their son,
Cpl. Chester S. Hicks, had died of malnutrition in a North Korean prison camp,
Dec. 23, 1950.

Corporal Hicks, who was on occupation duty in Japan at the time of the Korean
outbreak, was a member of the 24th Division Artillery, the first American outfit
to be sent to Korea. He had been missing in action since July 14, 1950, and no
information as to his whereabouts had been received until this week.

Mr. Hicks attended Madisonville High School and was a member of Christianburg
Baptist Church. Survivors, besides his parents, are two brothers, James O. and
Gene L. Hicks, and one sister, Mrs. Curtis Barnard."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 6, 1929, Page 1:

"Interesting News from Route Six---Mrs. Sarah J. Newman, wife of Marion
Newman, died on Thursday, October 31, 1929. She was a daughter of the late
Mr. &. Mrs. Samuel Moses. She was the mother of our good friend, Sam
Newman. Her mother, before her marriage to Mr. Moses, was Miss Eltimira
Tallent, a sister of Thomas Tallent, father of Sheriff Hugh T. Tallent. Our
sympathy and love go out to all the bereaved relatives and friends."
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Madisonville Democrat, Friday, February 7, 1896, Page 4:

"Town Talk---Mr. J.H. Milligan, of Carringer, passed away to his reward last
Sunday. "Uncle Jack," as he was called, was 83 years old and was one of the
early settlers of this county. He lived a consistent member of the Friends Church
for many years and in his death the county loses one of its best citizens. For five
years he has been practically confined to his room. He was laid away to rest in
the Pleasant Hill Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 18, 1925, Page 2:

"Sebe Pilkins Dead---Last Saturday Deputy Sheriff Kirkland, accompanied by
Posseman Sneed, went to the home of Andy Pilkins in the Haw Knob neighborhood,
to search his premises for some articles stolen a few days before. No missing
property was found, but two kegs of liquor were discovered and Andy was arrested,
charged with possessing whiskey. Andy sent a messenger to his father telling him
of his trouble, and asked him to come and assist in making his bond.

The father came armed and fired two shots at the deputy-sheriff, which went wild.
Deputy Kirkland then shot the elder Pilkins, the bullets taking effect in the abdomen.
Pilkins lived only a few hours after the shooting. Kirkland went to Tellico Plains
and gave himself up.

Andy Pilkins was brought to Madisonville and placed in jail.

Deputy Kirkland deeply deplores the tragedy, but was forced to do it to save his own
life. Sheriff Upton speaks very lightly of Kirkland's record as an officer."

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"Tellico Plains And Mt. Vernon News---The commonwealth of this side of our
county has again been shocked by another bloody tragedy. Early this morning,
when Deputy Sheriff Charley Kirkland attempted to arrest a young man at Haw
Knob for stealing, the accused boy's father made an effort to resist the officer,
who shot him dead. The slain old man's name was Pilthey. The boy finally
escaped the officer. Haw Knob is far out in the mountains on the site of the
abandoned logging railway of the Babcock Lumber Company."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 9, 1925, Page 3:

"Rocky Springs---Mrs. J.H. Belcher was called to be at the death bed of her sister,
Mrs. Tommy Raper."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 8, 1950, Page 1:

"Chestnut Valley---We were sorry to learn of the death of Andrew Bivens of
Antioch."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday February 15, 1950, Page 1:

"Andrew Jackson Bivens Passes After Long Life Spent In Monroe---Funeral
services for Andrew Jackson Bivens were held at Antioch Baptist Church on
Thursday afternoon, Revs. Mayo Wilson, Edward Rickman and Enos Hunt
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Bivens was born March 31, 1869, and died Feb. 7, 1950. He was an active
member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was born and reared in Monroe County
and was a farmer all his life.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Ann Bivens; two sons, Henry C. and Joseph J.
Bivens of near Vonore; four daughters, Miss Emma Bivens; Mesdames Ersa King
and Earl Williams, all of Vonore Route 2, and Mrs. Effie Williams of Loudon; two
sisters, Mrs. Parthenia Conway of Hiwassee and Mrs. Sarah Britton of Lenoir City;
26 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Autie Williams, Johnny Bivens, Ray Bivens, Jasper Smalling,
Fred Arden and Orville Smalling; flower bearers were Mrs. Mildred Williams,
Mrs. Willa Mae Arden, Mrs. Lucy Standridge, Mrs. Ann Julian and Misses Ocie
Bivens and Pruda Williams."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 8, 1950, Page 4:

"In Loving Memory Of Andrew J. Bivens Who Passed Away Feb. 7---Andrew
Bivens was born on March 31, 1869, and died Feb. 7, 1950, being, at the time
of his death, 80 years, 11 months and seven days of age. He was married to
Martha Smalling in November of 1891.

Surviving are his widow; six children, Henry C., Joseph, Mrs. Melvin King, Mrs.
Dillon Williams and Miss Emma Bivens, all of Vonore Route 2 and Mrs. Oliver
Williams of Loudon Route 2. Also 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in the home by Rev. Enos Hunt and in the church by
Rev. Mayo Wilson and Rev. Edd Richmond. Rev. Edd Akins' Quartet sang and
burial was in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Fred Arden, Audie Williams, Ray Bivens, Arvil Smalling, Lewis
Bivens and Jasper Smalling.

Flower girls were Mildred Lane, Pruda Williams, Ocie Watson, Pearl Julian,
Lucy Belle Standridge and Willie Mae Arden." ----A daughter-in-law, Pollie
T. Bivens.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 6, 1940, Page 3:

"Mrs. Willie Tallent died of a heart attack early Sunday morning. Funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at Mt. Pleasant Church.

Mrs. Tallent was a sister-in-law of Mr. Sam Tallent. Mrs. Aubrey Kyker, of
Sweetwater, is a niece."
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, October 9, 1952, Page 6:

"Mrs. Margaret Ann Hughes, 86, of Coker Creek, died Monday while
on a visit with relatives at Farner. Funeral services and burial were at Coker
Creek on Wednesday afternoon."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 19, 1930, Page 1:

"Interesting News From Route Six---Our lifelong friend and neighbor, David
Bookout, died on yesterday morning, November 14, and was buried this
afternoon, November 15, in New Bethel Cemetery. He is survived by his
widow, two sons and three daughters, several grandchildren and many other
relatives and friends. He was married three times; first to Miss Belle Sneed,
second to Miss Mollie Harris, third to Miss Eliza Mason. Mr. Bookout was a
man of peaceful and quiet disposition, hard working, honest and truthful; a man
of intelligence; always a good neighbor and friend. He was always faithful in
visiting his neighbors when sickness came into their homes.

With kindest sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends."
 ---Georgia A. Stakely, Nov. 15, 1930.
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