The Monroe County Observer, November 6, 1974:
William Harrison Davis, 82, Madisonville, Route 3, died Oct. 22, at U.T. Hospital.
Survivors are wife, Mrs. Della B. Davis of Madisonville; daughters, Mrs. 
Charlie McAvoy of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Eula D. Wilkerson and Mrs. 
Christine Maulden, both of Madisonville; son, Thomas Davis of Madisonville; 
sister, Mrs. Ida Fomby of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Pryor Davis of Lexington, 
Ky, and Artell Davis of Madisonville; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; 
one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, eight nieces, four nephews, and a host of 
great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, September 29, 1955, Page 1:
“Alvin B. Brakebill, 60, prominent farmer of near Madisonville, died early Wednesday 
at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Theresa Blair 
Brakebill; two sons, Charles of Loudon and Eugene of Greeneville; a granddaughter, 
Linda Joyce; four brothers, Joe and Harris Brakebill of near Madisonville, Onzalo and 
Fred of San Bernardino, California; four sisters, Mrs. Murray Summitt and Mrs. U.G. 
Leslie of near Madisonville, Mrs. Robert Brakebill and Miss Anna Grace Brakebill of 
California. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Madisonville Methodist 
Church, Revs. Horace Barker and John Greer officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 1, 1929, Page 2:
“Vonore, Route One---We are sorry to know of the death of Mrs. Ben Bivens, which occurred 
last Friday. She had been ill for some time and said she was ready to go, and we know she 
is better off now than she would be if she were in this world suffering. Yet we know it was 
hard for her husband and her children to give her up. There is a vacant chair in her home 
which never can be filled. Mrs. Bivens was kind to her friends and was loved by all who knew 
her. Besides her husband, she leaves nine children, Joe, Ronce and Hamp Bivens and Easter 
McHan of this route, Jake and Pink Bivens of Vonore, Route 3, Florrie White and Nell Vinie 
Garrett of near Madisonville, and a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends to 
mourn her departure. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Weaver and her remains were laid 
to rest in Little Toqua Cemetery under a mound of flowers.”
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Tri-County Observer (Monroe Co. TN) December 28, 1977, Page 2:
“Lenoir City Man Hangs Self In Jail---A 30-year-old Lenoir City man was found dead in the 
Loudon County Jail, a sheriff’s deputy said.
Chief Deputy Lou Bright said Gordon L. Clabough was found hanging from a clothes hook in 
the drunk tank at the Loudon County Justice Center. At 7:20 p.m.
Bright said Clabough had been arrested about 20 minutes earlier on a drunken driving charge. 
The deputy said he was found with one sleeve of his jacket tied around a clothes hook on a 
wall of the cell and the other sleeve around his neck.
The death is being investigated by the sheriff’s office, the Tennessee Bureau of Criminal 
Identification and District Attorney General Kenneth Deatherage of Kingston.”
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Madisonville Democrat, March 13, 1968, Page 5:
“Mother of Mrs. Laycock Died Sunday Night---Mrs. Sarah Meadows, mother of Mrs. W.A. Laycock, 
of Hiwassee, died Sunday night at Wood’s Nursing Home in Sweetwater.
Mrs. Meadows had been a patient for several weeks in a Chattanooga hospital but had improved. 
She had been at the nursing home only a few days when she suffered a stroke which resulted 
in her death. The body was returned to Chattanooga for funeral services on Tuesday.”
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Madisonville Democrat, March 10, 1943, Page 3:
"Vonore High School---Melvin Harrison was born January 31, 1924, near Vonore. He is the son of 
Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Harrison, stands 5 ft, 11 inches in height, weighs 140 pounds and has brown 
hair and hazel eyes. Melvin takes part in all school activities and is a popular member of the 
student body. He is president of the FFA, senior class and Beta Club; vice-president of the district 
chapter FFA and Glee Club reporter. His main ambition is to be a Navy pilot (wear gold wings) 
and his hobby is dating girls and telling jokes. When the war is over, we will finish his life
---including the famous part he will play in the conflict."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 7, 1934, Page 4:

“Marcus Sutton, aged 69 years, died at his home on the Oak Grove community Tuesday morning. 
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday from the Oak Grove Church, Rev. W.G. Smiley 
officiating. Kyker’s Funeral Home had charge of the burial.”
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The Monroe County Democrat, Wednesday, March 19, 1969, Page 15,
“James Houston Harris, 56, Tellico Plains, Route 3, died Sunday at Woods Memorial Hospital 
in Etowah. Survivors include sister, Mrs. Kate Miller of Tellico Plains; brothers, Hoyt and 
Albert of Tellico Plains, Hicks of Etowah; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Poplar Bluff Baptist Church, with the Rev. R.L. Davis 
and the Rev. Kenneth Watson officiating. Burial was in Hardshell Baptist Cemetery, 
Biereley-Hale Funeral Home of Madisonville in charge.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 27, 1930, Page 2:
“Tellico Plains News Notes---George Lynn, 58 years old, died at his home here Friday morning 
at 8 o’clock. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his death.” ---Will Lynn.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 12, 1939, Page 4:
“William R. Witt---Funeral services for Mr. William R. Witt, who was 
found dead near his home in the Epperson community Monday, are being 
held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Epperson Presbyterian 
Church. Mr. Witt was 63 years of age. He is survived by his wife; three 
daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Dalton of Uneda, West Virginia. Misses Wilma and 
Velma Witt of Epperson; five sons, Ed, Roy, Mack, Ivan and Jimmy Witt.”
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Citizen - Democrat, Wednesday, December 8, 1965, Page 6:
Nix, Mrs, Ben (Annie) age 84, of 812 College Street, Sweetwater, died at noon Thursday 
in Sweetwater Hospital. Survivors; three sons, Gib Nix of Sweetwater, Luke of Philadelphia, 
Floyd of Lenoir City: three daughters, Mrs. J.R. Harless Jr., of Sweetwater, Mrs. Gilford 
Mills of West Bend, Indiana, Mrs. Esther Todd of Atlanta, Georgia: 40 grandchildren and 68 
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Corinth Baptist Church 
in Loudon County, Rev. Andy Pellam and Rev. Vaughn Albright officiating. Interment in church 
cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home in charge.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 4, 1931, Page 1:
“Ball Play News---(Too late for last week’s paper) The death angel visited in the home of 
Johnny Bright and claimed for its victim, Jesse Moser, a boy who was loved by all who knew 
him. He had worked in the hosiery mill at Loudon for three years, moving with his uncle to 
Dalton, Georgia, about a year ago, where he worked in one of the hosiery mills until he took 
sick last July. Since then he has not been able to work. 
He came back here Thanksgiving Day. He had been with his mother for two months, who did all 
she could for him, to no avail. Application was made for admission to the state sanitarium 
at Alto, Georgia, for him but he was not admitted until the 25th of January, and then it was 
too late to benefit him. He only stayed two weeks when the hospital authorities sent a telegram 
for his folks to come after him. The writer went and brought him as far as Mr. Bright’s, when 
he got so bad we had to stop with him, and he was never able to finish the trip home, and lived 
only a week after coming there. We sure miss him. A place is vacant in our home that never can 
be filled anymore. He always had a smile for everybody, and always bore his sickness smilingly. 
When anyone would ask him how he was, he would always say, “Alright.” He hated to leave Mother, 
but the Lord knows best---our loss is his gain. He was ready to go, and when we meet again it 
will be where there will be no more pain, no tears, no sorrow---all will be peace and happiness. 
You know the Bible says our works will follow us. He was 23 years and 6 days old at his death. 
He leaves his mother, one sister, three brothers, his wife and one child, besides a host of other 
relatives and friends to mourn his death. He was laid to rest in the Moser Cemetery, funeral 
services being conducted by Rev. Edward Ransome.”   ---Written by his Mother.
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Citizen - Democrat, Wednesday, July 10, 1968:
Graveside services for Shannon Michelle Dalton were held Sat. morning, June 29, at 10 am at New 
Providence Cemetery near Tellico Plains.
The infant died at birth at Woods Memorial Hospital, Etowah, Friday, June 28.
Survivors are the parents Mr. and Mrs. Dwight (Linda Teague) Dalton of Benton; Grandparents, Mrs. 
Veron (Lilla) Teague of Tellico Plains and Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Dalton of Benton.
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Citizen - Democrat, Wednesday, July 10, 1968:
Former Sweetwater woman died July 3.
Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards Smith, 76, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Sweetwater, died in Wichita 
Falls Hospital, on June 29th.
She was the widow of Harry Leland Smith.  Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Sammy E. Rodgers, Geneva, 
Ohio; and a niece, Mrs. Doris Axtel, Amityville, N.Y.
The body was returned to Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where funeral services were held, July 3 
with Dr. D.R. Greenhoe officiating.  Interment was in West View Cemetery.
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Citizen - Democrat, Wednesday, July 10, 1968:
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Cole Stiles Witt of Epperson were held Friday June 28, at Epperson 
Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Sam Wolfe, officiating.  Burial was in church cemetery.
Mrs. Witt was born on Septemer 29, 1889 and married Oscar O. Witt on Nov. 11, 1906.
Survivors are two sons, Herbert Witt of Epperson and Norman Witt of Atlanta; two daughters, 
Mrs. Orma (Ina) Jackson of St. Louis, Mo. and Mrs. Dillard (Minnie Jo) Self of Atlanta, Ga.; and 
one son, Merlin, and one daughter, Lou, are deceased; one sister, Mrs. Elsie Irons, Epperson; 
18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Witt was a charter member of Epperson Presbyterian Church since 1915 and has taught a 
Sunday School Class up until five years ago when she became too ill to teach.
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Citizen - Democrat, Wednesday, July 10, 1968:
Funeral services for G.P. Spurling, 91, were held Sunday at 11 am at the Church of God in Tellico 
Plains, with the Rev. George Rayfield and the pastor, the Rev. William Curtis officiating.  
Interment was in a Turtletown cemetery.
Mr. Spurling died Friday in a Sweetwater hospital.
He had been a member of the Church of God for 74 years and was an ordained minister.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucinda Spurling, Tellico Plains; one stepson; 3 nieces and one nephew.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 13, 1932, Page 1:
“News From Mt. Zion---The death angel came in this community and called a precious mother, Mrs. Jim Shirk, her maiden name, Addie Bright.
She was called from her husband and ten children. She was a woman that put all her affection on her family, a kind and loving mother.
Dear children and husband we know you will miss her so as she was called away so sudden. It was a shock to us all. He many friends will
miss her much. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church. The funeral services were at the home by Rev. C.C. Hunt and Rev. Edgar Morgan. Her 
body was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. She left three sisters and three brothers to mourn her death.”
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The Monroe County Citizen-Democrat, June 22, 1966, Page 2:
“Mrs. Lillie L. McDaniel, age 80 years, of Annandale, Virginia, formerly of Madisonville, died Saturday at Annandale. She was the 
widow of Attorney Nicholas M. McDaniel of Madisonville. Survivors: two daughters, Mrs. Wanda M. Davey of Mt. Ranier, Maryland, Mrs. 
Dora F. Parrotta of Annandale; three sons, Cecil C. McDaniel of Washington, D.C., Nicholas Bryant McDaniel of Clarksville, Tennessee, 
Ray Leon McDaniel of Wheaton, Maryland. The remains arrived in Madisonville, Monday afternoon and was taken to Kyker Funeral Home 
here the family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kyker’s Chapel, Rev. C. 
McCoy Franklin officiating. Interment at Sunset Cemetery.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 28, 1934, Page 3:
“Wiley Williamson Killed---Wiley Williamson, son of C.O. Williamson, was shot in the abdomen and fatally wounded last Saturday 
night between eight and nine o’clock, in Swainson’s Drug Store at Tellico Plains. He was taken to Howard Henderson Hospital in 
Knoxville, where he died about 11 o’clock Sunday morning. Raymond Hall, adopted son of Mr. & Mrs. John Hall, of Tellico Plains, 
is being sought on a charge of murder. Hall, whose name is George Pressey, [Pressley?] and Williamson were the best of friends, 
and both were employees of Mr. Standridge, who runs the Tellico Plains dry cleaning establishment. Mr. Standridge told a 
representative of The Democrat that Williamson was conscious up to within a few minutes of death, and that he told him (Standridge) 
Sunday morning that he did not know that Hall was mad at him until he fired on him. Williamson, Mr. Standridge said, gave this version 
of the trouble: “Hall asked me why it was that I was getting work and he was not. I told him that you (Standridge) would put him 
on as soon as possible, whereupon he began cursing you. I told him not to curse you or he would not be able to get work at all. 
Hall turned and left without making any reply. A few minutes later he came to the drug store door and called me. I started to him 
and when within a few feet of him he drew his pistol and fired. I knocked the gun down but was too late to save myself.”
Funeral services for Williamson were held from the Tellico Plains Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock, by the Rev. 
W.A. Carroll. Burial was made in the cemetery nearby immediately following. Kyker Funeral Parlor in charge. Williamson’s wife, 
formerly Miss Mae Evans, is in a hospital in Ohio, having recently undergone an operation there. The hospital telegraphed a reply 
to the message notifying her of the tragedy, that to give her the information now meant death to her.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 5, 1934, Page 3:
Obituary---Wiley Williamson passed from this life November 25, 1934, at the age of 24.
He was one of the most popular and outstanding boys of Tellico Plains, pleasant, agreeable and ready to befriend anyone in need. 
He possessed a wealth of friends who admired him and with whom he was always tender and kind. Hampered by a chronic illness from 
which he often suffered severely, he sought constantly to hide from the world the suffering caused from this affliction, and 
always appeared cheerful. No one ever heard him complain or appear unhappy. Many of those who are saddened by his sudden departure, 
recall the hours of pleasant companionship spent with him, how he was always a welcome member of every social group who gathered 
together; how his pleasant manner and agreeable smile made him desirable and indispensable to his many friends.
At the age of 11 years, Wiley was converted at the Holly Springs Baptist Church. He has been active in B.Y.P.U. work. The young 
people of the Baptist church of Tellico Plains mourn the loss of his membership in the Senior Union. They recall the many inspiring 
talks he made in their midst. He will be greatly missed by each and every member of the B.Y.P.U.  Death comes in many ways, and 
to Wiley it came most unexpectedly. But even to the end, he appeared cheerful, approaching death as he had always met life.
Besides the countless friends and many relatives who have been moved beyond words by his sudden departure, Wiley leaves a young 
wife of less than one year, who at this time is recovering from a serious operation in an Akron, Ohio, hospital, and who has not 
yet been told of his tragic death, his mother, Mrs. Rilla Williamson, his father, C.O. Williamson, a sister, Mrs. Glen Welch, a
brother, Harold Williamson and a grandfather, G.W. Williamson. Although Wiley has been taken from us in his youth, and we will 
never see his face again, his memory will always live in the hearts of those who love him and who will never forget him.” 
---Written by a friend who loved him.
Raymond Hall Bound To Court Saturday---Raymond Hall was arrested at the home of a relative at Tuscumbia, Alabama, Tuesday of last 
week, charged with the fatal shooting of Wiley Williamson at Tellico Plains. Officers went to the Alabama city on Wednesday and 
brought Hall to Madisonville and lodged him in jail.  A preliminary hearing was held before Justice G.W. Kimbrough, Saturday 
morning, in which Hall was returned to jail without bond to await trial at the January term of court. Only a few witnesses were 
examined by the state. The defense did not put any witness on the stand. The trial attracted a large crowd of spectators, especially 
from Tellico Plains, where both the young men were well known and liked by all, and were considered the best of friends.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 16, 1935, Page 3:
“Hall Gets Two To Five Years---In the case of the state against Raymond Hall, charged with killing Wiley Williamson, the jury found 
him guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Judge Blair sentenced him to from two to five years in the penitentiary.
The case took up Monday and most of Tuesday of this week, and was largely attended by friends of both Williamson and Hall.”
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Monroe County Citizen Democrat, June 22, 1966, Page 2:
“Mrs. Beulah Belle Harrison, age 74, of Vonore, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs. E.F. Forste of Loudon,
Mrs. Garland Moser Jr of Vonore, Son; Jack Harrison of Groveland, Florida; four grandchildren; brother, A.B. Russell of Cleveland. 
Funeral was held 2 p.m. Monday at Lakeside Baptist Church. Rev. Wayman Tate, Rev. Kellie Brown and Ralph Millsaps officiated. 
Burial in church cemetery. Biereley’s in charge.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 30, 1948, Page 6:
“Mrs. Martha Jane Patterson Henderson Dies In Canada---Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Jane Patterson Henderson, who passed 
away April 29, aged 85 years, were held at the United Church in Tofield, Alberta, Canada, the Rev. Ricker officiating. Burial 
was in the family plot in Tofield Cemetery. Mrs. Henderson was born Dec. 5, 1863 in Tellico Plains. She was married there to 
Jason Henderson in 1886, and in 1895 moved with her husband and family to a homestead in the Ketchamoot, Canada, district. 
She was well loved by all her acquaintances, both young and old. She was unsparing with her time and energy in helping others. 
Even though having suffered a severe stroke several years ago, she was cheerful and alert and interested in community affairs. 
The District, says a newspaper published there, mourns the passing of a real pioneer and a true Christian woman.
Mrs. Henderson was predeceased by her husband in 1909 and a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Henderson Wildman, in 1929. She leaves to 
mourn her loss a daughter, Mrs. William A. Mitchell (Amanda) and a son, Jason Henderson, Jr., both of Ketchamoot, Canada; 
six grandchildren, Mrs. Maude McKenzie of Vancouver; Margaret Mitchell of Edmonton; William H. Mitchell, Allan, Melvin and 
Ruth Henderson, all of Ketchamoot; and the following brothers and sisters: John Patterson of Carnegie, Oklahoma; Albert, 
Bob, Lon and Jake, all of Tellico Plains; Neal and Marion of Cleborn, Texas; Mrs. Susan S. Hicks of Tellico Plains; Mrs. 
Addie Hicks of Carnegie, Oklahoma, and many other relatives in Monroe County. Her husband, the late Jason Henderson, was 
for several years active in the public affairs of Monroe County before moving to Canada.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, (Monroe Co. TN) October 28, 1942, Page 4:
“Says Mr. Lovingood Not Killed In Strike---In your issue of last week, you stated that my husband, Mr. Victor Lovingood, was 
killed in a strike at Bishop, California. Please correct this. He was not killed in a strike. He was shot by persons unknown 
to me at present. There was no strike.” ---Mrs. Geneva Lovingood, Greenback, Route 2.
Card of Thanks---We wish to express our many thanks to all kinds of friends and relatives for their kindness during the 
waiting days and burial of our dear husband and father. Your kindness and sympathy will always be a grateful remembrance.” 
---Mrs. Geneva Lovingood and children.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 28, 1942, Page 1:
“Mrs. Alice Mills, 67, died at her home in Sweetwater, Monday. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. R.L. Mason of Cleveland, 
and Mrs. Solon White of London, Kentucky; four sons, Thomas J. Stevens and Walter Stevens of Sweetwater, Henry Stevens of 
Loudon, and Frank Stevens of Kingsport; one sister, Miss Amanda Scott of Hanson, Kentucky; one brother, Tom Scott of Harriman.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Church of God, Rev. Edd Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment was in West View 
Cemetery.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 8, 1934, Page 3:
“John Tallent Killed---John Tallent was shot and killed in front of the Court House in Madisonville, Wednesday afternoon at 
1 o’clock by Clyde Moses, son of O.G. Moses. It was not learned what caused the difficulty. Clyde got away from the officers 
and at this writing, has not been apprehended. His father, O.G. Moses, and brother, Clarence, were arrested, charged with 
being accessories and were taken before Justice Gardner of Tellico Plains, who bound them over to the next court.
Later---Clyde gave himself up and was given a preliminary trial before Squires Gardner, Hunt and Barr, and was bound to court 
in the sum of $7,000.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 13, 1935, Page 4:
“Ike Isbill was born Sept. 18, 1868; died Feb. 22, 1935. He was 66 years, 5 months and 4 days old. He was married to Annie 
Collake in March 1901, and to this union 6 children, 5 girls and 1 boy were born. He joined the Big Creek Church some years 
ago and lived a Christian until death. He leaves to mourn his death four girls, Lillie, Wagie, Willie and Mrs. Hazel Casteel; 
2 grandchildren, all of Englewood; 4 brothers, Bill, Clay and Ollie of Madisonville, and Dow Isbill of Loudon, and a host of 
other relatives and friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by everyone. Pallbearers were Tom Raper, 
Paul Atkins, Leon Raper, Frazier Stiles, Dick Carden and James Armstrong. The flower girls were Viola Raper, Ruth Bugar, 
Lucille Raper, viola Armstrong, Kittie Casteel, Bell Griffin, Eula Brock and Minnie Stiles. Funeral services were conducted 
by Rev. W.A. Carroll, Sunday morning, Feb. 24 at 10:30 o’clock at Big Creek Church. Mr. & Mrs. Morris, Mr. Gay and Mr. Miller 
sang. The body was laid to rest in Big Creek Cemetery. Blount & Everhart in charge.”
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The Monroe County Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, October 15, 1969, Page 10:
“Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace Mason, 94, of Sweetwater, died in Hamilton County Nursing Home in Chattanooga on Oct. 6. She was the 
widow of John F. Mason. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Emma Harrison of Sweetwater, Mrs. Bessie Davis of Chattanooga.
Funeral services were held Oct. 8 at Kyker’s Chapel, Sweetwater, with the Rev. C.A. Brabston officiating. Interment was in 
West View Cemetery.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 27, 1927, Page 3:
“Local Items of Interest---Word was received here Monday morning of the death of Gay McJunkin, at his home on Coker Creek, Sunday 
night.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 3, 1927, Page 2:
“G.M. McJunkin—The angel of death visited our community and claimed for its victim, Brother G.M. McJunkin, Esq., born June 7, 1853, 
died July 24, 1927. He was married twice, first to Paralee Taylor, and to this union four children were born. Later he married Mary 
Bryant and to this union, three children were born. His remains were laid to rest in the Coker Creek Cemetery to await the coming of 
our Lord, when all will be judged according to the deeds done in the body. Brother Gay professed faith in Christ at an early age, 
he bore his sufferings with patience, and told his relatives and friends that all was well with him and he was ready and waiting the 
call of his Master. Many friends sent beautiful flowers to be placed on the mound in loving remembrance of him. Funeral services were 
conducted July 25, 1927 at four o’clock in the afternoon by Rev. J.H. Wright of Maryville, assisted by Rev. W.F. Bryant of Cleveland. 
Special music by daughters of Rev. W.F. Bryant, Mrs. Nora Fergerson and Mrs. Agnes Benton. A very large crowd of relatives and friends 
attended the funeral.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, June 30, 1960, Page 1:
“Tellico Plains Man Passes Away Wednesday---Edgar Mason, age 77 years, of Tellico Plains, died at Sweetwater Hospital at 11:55 a.m. 
Wednesday. Survivors are: wife, Mrs. Winnie Best Mason; three daughters, Mrs. E.C. Hunt, Mrs. Edd Lynn and Mrs. Hubert Beaty, 
all of Tellico Plains; two step-daughters, Mrs. Robert Harrill of Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Pauline DeBoard of Enka, North 
Carolina; three sons, Sam Mason of Clintonville, West Virginia, Alvin and Carter Mason both of Tellico Plains; two step-sons, 
Woodrow Best of Alcoa, William Brunner Best of Dayton, Ohio; 22 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John Roberts 
of West Virginia, Mrs. Walter Odom of California; two brothers, Walter Mason of West Virginia, W. Mose Mason of Madisonville.
The body will be at the family home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Isabella Baptist Church. Burial in Hunt 
Cemetery.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 15, 1940, Page 1:
“Mr. Carl Lester of Tellico Plains, died at Sweetwater Hospital on Friday at 7 p.m. Mr. Lester was 42 years of age.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Lena Holt, Billie and Bettie Lester; three sons, Howard, Bobby and 
Carl Lester Jr; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Lester, all of Tellico Plains. Funeral services were held at Tellico 
Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, followed by burial in the cemetery there.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 15, 1936, Page 3:
“W.T. Crowe, 57, former Sheriff of Monroe County and U.S. Deputy Marshall, died at the Sweetwater Hospital, Monday 
night after an illness of more than three years. Funeral services will be conducted from the Baptist Church in Tellico 
Plains, Wednesday (today) at 1:00 p.m., with the Rev. T.A. Nelson and Rev. W.A. Carroll officiating. Burial will follow 
in the city cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Winnie Crowe, and the following children: Clifford, Pryor, Billy, 
Jane, Margaret and Mrs. Verona Lester, all of Tellico Plains, Mrs. J.P. Taylor of Etowah and Mrs. Clarence Fagg of Madisonville.
Mr. Crowe served two terms as Sheriff of Monroe County, becoming ill during the last term.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 6, 1929, Page 4:
“Mrs. Lorinda Hicks Hall died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Garren, near Hopewell Springs in Monroe County on Friday, 
January 18, 1929, after a short illness of pneumonia fever.  She was born June 5, 1850, and so was in her 79th year. She had been a 
member of the Friends Church for over 50 years, and the Hall family have been our most substantial citizens for a generation or more.
Mr. Hall died January 7, 1922. Eight children were born to Mr. & Mrs. Hall, two of whom preceded them in death. Three sons and three 
daughters are left to grieve for the mother so recently departed, all of whom were present at her bedside, with the exception of Mrs. 
Joe Hicks, who lives near Sweetwater, and who was too ill to come. Joe and John and Mrs. Virgie Forrester arrived from their homes in 
Louisiana the day before their mother died and were recognized and warmly welcomed by her. She had made her home with her daughter, 
Estella, for a number of years, and no mother could have been more kindly and tenderly cared for. But these things come to us all. 
The aged die---the children grow up to take their places, and to those of us who are more than middle-aged, the time comes when we 
have more dear ones on the other side than we have on this. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved family of this, our dear 
friend. May they emulate the example she has set them, and all be ready to meet the loved ones gone over to the other side, when their 
call comes. Funeral services were conducted in the home, as Mrs. Garren was ill with influenza; also at the grave by Rev. C.A. Kennedy.
‘Someday the silver chord shall break,
And I as now, no more shall sing,
But oh, the joy when I awake
Within the place of the King.’

Thanks---We desire to thank all who so kindly assisted us during the recent illness of our dear mother, Mrs. Lorinda Hall. May God’s 
richest blessings rest upon you.”   Gratefully.   Charles Garren & Wife.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 1, 1925, Page 1:
“Tellico Plains & Mt. Vernon News---Mrs. Elsie Hunt, a daughter of Mr. Tom Crow, who lives in the vicinity of Tellico Plains, died in a 
hospital in Knoxville a few days since. Her remains were sent home for burial this week. The passing of this amiable and good wife is a 
grievous and irreparable loss to the faithful and devoted, young husband and to her kindred and friends. We hope though that they sorrow 
not as those who have no hope.”
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Monroe County Democrat, September 16, 1970, Page 7:
“John Hicks, 75, died Saturday at his home at Vonore, Route 2. A farmer in Monroe County for many years, he was also a veteran of World 
War I and a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of Three Point Friends Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Esta Yates Hicks. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Three Points Friends Church.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 6, 1927, Page 1:
“News From There And Here---The friends of Mrs. Bob Isbill were sorry to hear of her death, which occurred early Sunday morning, March 27, 
1927. Her body was laid to rest in Vonore Methodist Cemetery.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 13, 1927, Page 2:
“Mrs. Robert Isbill---A dark shadow of gloom was thrown over this community Sunday morning, March 27, 1927, when the news went forth that 
Mrs. Robert Isbill had died very suddenly at her home in Vonore. Mrs. Isbill had been in declining health for several months, though not 
confined to her bed. She was stricken late Saturday night with paralysis, which rendered her unconscious. From this condition she never 
rallied. Mrs. Isbill was 57 years of age. She will be greatly missed in the community, but most of all in the home. For what is home 
without a mother? She professed faith in Christ at the early age of 14 years, and united with the Hopewell Baptist Church, where she 
remained a member until God saw fit to call her from her earthly home to her home in Heaven. Mrs. Isbill had a wide circle of friends 
who are grief stricken over her untimely death. She was liked by all who knew her, and if she had any enemies it is not known. She was 
of a kind and cheerful disposition and always made home a place of cheerfulness and where her friends were always welcome; she was 
always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to those in trouble and distress. No woman in this community has ever done more for her 
neighbors during sickness, than has Mrs. Isbill. She was ever ready to do all she could to relieve the sufferings of her friends. No one 
has ever been more deeply sympathized with, than has the husband and children, over the loss of the beloved wife and mother. We can only 
say: “Weep not, for God doeth all things well,” and we feel that their loss is Heaven’s gain. Her remains were tenderly laid to rest 
Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist Cemetery, after a beautiful funeral service by the pastor, Rev. Taylor N. Orr, of Madisonville. The 
grave was covered with beautiful flowers, showing love and respect to the deceased. Mrs. Isbill leaves to mourn her departure, a grief-
stricken husband, six sons and two daughters, besides a host of relatives and friends. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved 
family, and may God give them comfort I their dark hours of trouble.”   ---Mrs. Elsie Curtis.
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, August 10, 1961, Page 1:
"Ex-Tellico Resident Succumbs Tuesday---Charles Hunt, 45, of Tellico Plains, died Tuesday in Wilson, N.C.
Survivors are his father, Huse Hunt of Rockford, Illinois; step-mother, four brothers and one sister.
The body will be at the home of Roy Hunt until 5 p.m. today (Thursday). Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at Unicoi Baptist 
Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 7, 1934, Page 1:
“Burton Hill---We are sorry to learn of the drowning of Mr. Jerry Sinnard who was drowned Saturday evening in Bat Creek near the Sinnard 
Mill near Lakeside. His body has net been recovered at the time this is written.”

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“Lakeside News Notes---The death angel came in a different way and took from us a dearly beloved husband, brother and friend, Mr. Jerry 
Sinnard. He, his wife and brother, George, have lived for several years on Bat Creek, where they have run the Sinard flour mill. Late 
Saturday afternoon Mr. Jerry came to Simpson & Ballard’s store, and when he went back home, in trying to cross a foot log over the creek, 
lost his balance, fell in and was drowned. Uncle Jerry’s absence was missed in a very short while by dear Aunt Minnie and Uncle George, 
as we have always called them. It didn’t take them long to discover the great misfortune. People were called in and very quickly started 
searching for the body, which was found Monday morning about 11 o’clock and moved to the Biereley Funeral Home. Besides his wife and 
brother, he leaves to mourn his death a host of relatives and friends. Loved ones, we know it is hard to give him up, but we know it is 
God’s will. He shall eternally reign over us all and shall do all things for the best. Uncle Jerry was a good man and we are sure that 
their loss is Heaven’s gain.”

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“J.C.W. Sinard Drowns In Swollen Stream---High water in East Tennessee has taken the life of one man. The body of J.C.W. Sinard, was 
recovered Monday afternoon from Bat Creek, near Vonore. Mr. Sinard, 76, was one of the owners of Johnson’s Mill near Vonore. In crossing 
the creek he slipped from a foot log and fell into the creek, swollen by rains. The funeral was held at Tellico Plains Church at 10:30 
a.m. today (Wednesday), the Rev. W.N. Ramsey of Morristown officiating. Mr. Sinard was born and reared near White Pine, but for several 
years has been in the milling business near Vonore. Surviving: his widow; one brother, George W. Sinard; four nieces, Mrs. Price of 
Knoxville, Mrs. H.K. Brakebill of Santa Paula, California, Mrs. Erskine Beeler and Mrs. Addie Ingram of near Vonore.”
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Madisonville Democrat, Thursday, February 14, 1952, Page 1:
“John Harvey McCollum, 81, died Monday morning at his home in the Corntassel community. Funeral services were held at Vonore Methodist 
Church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Hedgecock of Kingston and the Rev. Rev. Johnston of Chattanooga officiating. He is survived 
by his wife; four sons, J.B. of Evansville, Indiana, Charles E. of Madisonville, Route 4, C.A. of Maryville, Route 3, and John L. of 
Knoxville; two daughters, Mrs. G.M. Cagle of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Frank Giles of Maryville.”
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Madisonville Democrat, March 24, 1937
Three Point News
We were all shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Dillon Green who died in a hospital in Los Angeles, Ca.  He had an operation for 
appendicitis.  We know that there is a vacancy in the home that never can be filled; but we can say that he is a star in yonder 
world, just waiting for his loved ones to meet him on the Ressurection morning.

Dillard Green Obituary
The death of Mr. Dillard Greene of Ca, son of W.M. and Eliza Green of Three Point.
Dillard Green left Tennessee and went to Ca. in 1935.  He married Miss Ruby Young, daughter of Charlie Young in 1931.  He was 
25 years of age and was the father of two children, one of whom died in infancy.  He died in a hospital in Los Angeles.  The 
remains were shipped back to Madisonville leaving there on Sat. morning and arriving Tues. evening, being taken in charge by 
Biereley Hale Funeral Home.  He leaves three brothers and four sisters.  Dillard professed faith in Christ at Three Point and 
lived a faithful Christian life, as far as we know, until his death.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.E. Ransome at 
the Ball Play Church. Pallbearers were: Jesse Prince, Frank Prince, Fred McCarter, Willard Moser, Luke Bradley and Bob Bradley.  
Flower girls were Miss Ruby Prince, Mrs. Lula Sloan and Civia Gunner (Gunter?). His body was laid away in the Ball Play Cem. 
beneath a mound of flowers to await God's calling.  Biereley Hale Funeral Home in charge. We can say that Dillard was a nice 
man and loved by all who knew him. A friend
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