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BAKER, DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. ED: Little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baker died last Monday and was buried last Tuesday below Baker's X roads. W. Green conducted the service. [Date: 6/29/1909, Vol. VII, No. 24, Page 3] BAKER, JAMES: James Baker died at his home in White County on Monday, Nov. 9, 1908. He was the father of Mesdames W. W. Brown and W. M. Davis of this city. [Date: 11/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 41, Page 1] BAKER, JAMES H.: James H. Baker, son of W. R. and L. A. Baker, was born March 25, 1891; and died July 3, 1908. Jimmie was an affectionate sweet boy just entering into young manhood. Words fail to express the deep anguish his parents feel in having to give up their darling child. He was putting up a young mule, which became frightened and hit or kicked him, rupturing the bowels, from which he lived only four days. Physicians were quickly summoned and they with the assistance of fond parents and many relatives and friends did all in their power to stay the hand of death, for they were loth to give up this fair flower, this boy who seemed so much gladness and sunshine, but God loved him and called him home. He suffered intense pain but was calm, patient, and submissive to the will of Him who doeth all things well. . . . [Date: 9/16/1908, Vol. VI, No. 33, Page 4] BAKER, MRS. W. W.: Mrs. W. W. Baker died at her home in this city on Saturday July 23, 1910, after a painful illness of several weeks. She was buried Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the city cemetery. The services were held in the Methodist church, and were conducted by Rev. J. T. Price. [Date: 7/28/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 30, Page 7] BAKER, T. J.: Rev. T. J. Baker died at his home in Nashville last Saturday after a long illness. Mr. Baker had many friends in Cookeville, having been pastor of the M. F. Church, South, in this city for several years. He is survived by his wife and three children. [Date: 11/9/1911, Vol. IX, No. 45, Page 9] BALLARD, BOB: There was a terrible accident happened out on the mountain about two weeks ago, Bob Ballard was killed in the mines. A rock fell on him and broke his neck. He was buried at old Zion. [Date: 9/29/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 39, Page 6] BALLARD, MRS. J. R.: Mr. Editor: Will you please allow me space in your paper to announce the death of Mrs. J. R. Ballard. She passed away on Feb. 20, at about 4 p. m. She was 83 years of age, born and reared in Tennessee, and had been in Texas only a few years. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. J. Morgan, where she and her devoted companion had been making their home for some time. Mrs. Ballard was a member of the Presbyterian church and lived a devoted christian life. Her many friends will sympathize with the bereaved family. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan have done everything in their power to make their last days the brightest and happiest times of their lives. Weep not for those who die in faith for the promise is to those who are faithful to the end. [Date: 3/1/1905, Vol. III, No. 4, Page 4] BALLARD, NANCY: Aunt Nancy Ballard of near Poddyville died last Thursday evening, aged about 85 years. [Date: 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 2] BARLOW, CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. MINNIS: The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Minnis Barlow the 15th and took their little one, which was dearly loved. . . . [Date: 6/23/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 25, Page 4] BARNES, ALEX C.: Alex C. Barnes died Saturday morning, March 4, 1905, at 2 o'clock. His death was very sudden, and the whole community was shocked when the news was received. Alex was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barnes, and about 20 years of age. He had been sick some time since but had apparently almost fully recovered. The funeral was held late Saturday evening and interment made in the city cemetery. The Herald extends the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved family. [Date: 3/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 5, Page 1] BARNES, ISEY JANE: Mrs. Isey Jane Barnes died Wednesday night of last week with consumption. [Date: 2/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 2, Page 2] BARNES, LOUIS: Uncle Louis Barnes, an aged and respected citizen, died recently. [Date: 1/6/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 1, Page 3] BARNHART, FATHER OF IKE: Ike Barnhart and sister arrived here to-day from Michigan. Mr. Barnhart informs us that his father died last week, and that Mrs. H. S. Shaffer, who was known to many of our readers also died recently at her home in Sherwood, Mich. [Date: 1/17/1906, Vol. III, No. 50, Page 1] BARR, CAROLINA: Mrs. Carolina Barr died last Monday morning after being sick for some time. [Date: 6/15/1911, Vol. IX, No. 24, Page 2] BARTLETT, ALVIE: Sparta and the entire community were shocked by the accident, on Sunday afternoon, which brought about the death of Alvie Bartlett by drowning. He and Richard Gist were swimming in the noted pool north of Sparta on Dr. Richards' premises, about dusk, when the said occurrence happened. Mr. Bartlett had reached about the middle of the stream when he took the cramp and began to sink. His companion had just reached the bank, and at first thought he was diving, but when he came up it was seen he was sinking. Mr. Gist started to swim to him, but he had gone down a third time before he reached him. At once he dressed and hurried to give the alarm. It was more than an hour before the body was recovered, when the physician worked over him till all hope was lost. His body was taken to the Sims house where it was prepared for burial by Undertaker Quarles & Hunter, and remained till his people could be informed and get here. His remains were laid to rest in Dry Valley cemetery, the community burying grounds where his father lived. Alvie was a son of Nate Bartlett, was 24 years of age and leaves five brothers and one sister besides his parents. He began life for himself very young, clerking for Whitley Hyder of Cookeville, then for Whitson Bros., later with the Gainesboro Telephone Co., and Lebeck Bros., of Nashville, and with the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co., working with their man here, Mr. Frank Sutton. He had made a very favorable impression among the people here who deplore his sad and untimely death. -- Sparta Expositor [Date: 7/10/1913, Vol. XI, No. 28, Page 1] BARTLETT, CLEVELAND: Cleveland Bartlett died last Saturday. She leaves a husband and two little girls and a host of relatives to grieve after Sallie. She was buried at Dotson's Branch cemetery last Sunday. [Date: 1/20/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page 3] BARTLETT, ELIZABETH: Quite a large concourse of people, both kindred and friends, old and young, attended the funeral service of Mrs. Elizabeth Bartlett, deceased, the first Sunday in this month. Rev. Baxter officiating, by request Bro. B. F. Sloan concluded the service by a short exhortation closing with an old fashioned hand shake. . . paying the last tribute to the dear old sister who lived to be 95 years old died. She professed Christianity when but a little girl and lived a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church up to the day she departed this life, leaving a clear record behind. . . . [Date: 8/10/1911, Vol. IX, No. 32, Page 1] BARTLETT, LUCY: Two deaths, Mrs. Dan Brown and Lucy Bartlett, both of the 3rd District. [Date: 7/11/1907, Vol. V, No. 19, Page 4] BATE, JULIA PEETE: Mrs. Julia Peete Bate, widow of the late Senator W. B. Bate died recently in Grandview, Texas, and was brought to Nashville for burial beside her distinguished husband. [Date: 4/21/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 16, Page 3] BATE, WILLIAM BRIMAGE: Born October 7, 1826, in Sumner County. Veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars Elected to the Legislature from Sumner county in 1849. Graduated from the Lebanon Law School in 1852. Served as Attorney-General of the Nashville District for six years from 1854. Presidential Elector on the Breckinridge and Lane ticket in 1860. Private, Captain, Colonel, Brigadier-General and Major-General in the Confederate Army, 1861-65. Delegate to the Democratic National Committee from Tennessee for twelve years. Elector for the State-at-Large on the Tilden and Hendricks Ticket in 1876. Elected Governor of Tennessee in 1882, re-elected in 1884. Elected United States Senator in 1887, to succeed W. C. Whittborne; re-elected 1893, 1899, and 1905. Died at Washington, D. C., at 6 a. m., March 9, 1905. Buried at Nashville March 13, 1905, in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. [Date: 3/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 6, Page 4] BAXTER, JERE: Col. Jere Baxter died in a hospital at Nashville Feb. 29, from kidney disease. We hope to publish a sketch of his brilliant career, in our next issue. [Date: 3/2/1904, Vol. II, No. 4, Page 6] BEARD, W. D.: Judge W. D. Beard of the Tennessee supreme court died suddenly of heart disease Wednesday morning his room at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. [Date: 12/8/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 49, Page 5] BEARD, W. D.: Judge W. D. Beard of the Tennessee Supreme Court died suddenly of heart disease in his room at the Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, Wednesday morning. His death was a great shock to his friends over the state. Judge Beard was 73 years of age, and had a remarkably brilliant career. He was a gallant Confederate soldier. Graduated from the Lebanon Law School before the Civil War, his whole life was spent in the legal profession except during his army service. Appointed to the supreme bench in 1890, he only served a few months. In 1891, he was appointed chandellor (sic) by Gov. Buchanan. Judge Beard was three times elected as justice of the supreme court, in 1894, 1902, and 1910. He served as chief justice from 1903 until a few months ago. He was considered one of the ablest jurists in the South. Judge Beard had lived in Memphis for many years. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Gov. Patterson will appoint a successor to the dead justice, who will serve until the August election of 1912. [Date: 12/15/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 50, Page 4] BEASLEY, ARDIE TAFT: The death angel visited this community Oct. 24th, and claimed for its victim Ardie Taft, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Beasley. The bereaved parents have the heart-felt sympathy of the community. [Date: 11/14/1912, Vol. X, No. 46, Page 3] BEATY, G. V.: G. V. Beaty dried (sic) in this city Thursday, Feb. 6, 1908, of pneumonia, aged 61 years. He leaves a wife and one son seven years of age. His remains were sent to Nashville for burial. Mr. Beaty was a painter and came here from that city last year. [Date: 2/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 2, Page 1] BELL, E. E.: E. E. Bell was found unconscious in his room in a hotel at Nashville last Sunday night, and died in a few minutes. The cause of his death was an overdose of morphine taken by mistake, it is supposed Mr. Bell was a well known revenue officer, having been in the service for a number of years. He was general deputy collector for this district at the time of his death. [Date: 4/24/1907, Vol. V, No. 8, Page 1] BENNETT, INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. DAVE: The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bennett died Tuesday. [Date: 10/2/1913, Vol. XI, No. 40, Page 3] BENNETT, JOSIE: Mrs. Josie Bennett died and was buried a few days ago. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Babe Starnes. She leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. (Frisco, TX) [Date: 5/8/1913, Vol. XI, No. 19, Page 4] BENNETT, MRS. MERSE: Mrs. Merse Bennett of this city died April 5th. She was loved by all who knew her. [Date: 4/13/1911, Vol. IX, No. 15, Page 6] BENNETT, WILIAM: Wiliam Bennett died at his home in the second district, of old age and paralysis. Mr. Bennett was the oldest man in Cheatham County. He was 106 years old. [Date: 2/1/1912, Vol. X, No. 5, Page 8] BENSON, JULIAN: Miss Julian Benson died near Gentry last Sunday, aged about 50 years. [Date: 3/3/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 9, Page 5] BILBREY, ANNA BELL: Little Anna Bell, the twin baby of Arthur Bilbrey's was found dead in bed Wednesday morning. Anna was laid to rest at Poplar Springs. [Date: 12/22/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Page 8] BILBREY, CHILD OF DOCK: Thomas Bilbrey lost two children, and Dock Bilbrey one child with diphtheria. [Date: 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 5] BILBREY, CHILDREN OF THOMAS: Thomas Bilbrey lost two children, and Dock Bilbrey one child with diphtheria. [Date: 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 5] BILBREY, HILERY: Since my last letter death has taken from our midst Mrs. Dora Huffines, Mrs. Joe Riddle and Hilery Bilbrey. [Date: 3/3/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 9, Page 6] BILBREY, R. E.: R. E. Bilbrey of Algood was drowned while bathing in the Caney Fork River near Buffalo Valley last Saturday afternoon. A party had gone to the river for a few days outing, including Mr. Bilbrey and family, H. A. Draper and wife, and other from Algood. In swimming the river it was supposed Bilbrey was seized with cramps. Mr. Draper went to his assistance, but failed to reach him before he sank. The body was recovered Sunday afternoon and taken to Algood for burial. Mr. Bilbrey was one of Putnam County's best citizens, and about 30 years of age. [Date: 6/15/1911, Vol. IX, No. 24, Page 1] BILLINGSLEY, MR.: Mr. Billingsley died at his home in West Cookeville yesterday morning, of heart disease, and will be buried today near Bloomington. [Date: 7/12/1905, Vol. III, No. 23, Page 1] BILLINGSLEY, W. N.: Prof. W. N. Billingsley, of Murfreesboro State Normal died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville yesterday morning after undergoing an operation. He had been sick only a few days. Prof. Billingsley was 58 years old and had never married. He founded, and for many years was president of Burritt College at Spencer. He was born in Van Buren county. Prof. Billingsley was one of the best known educators in the South, and had many friends in Cookeville. [Date: 3/28/1912, Vol. X, No. 13, Page 6] BIRD, BABY OF MRS. AND MRS. JOHN: The death angel visited our town Sunday night and claimed for its victim the baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Bird. . . . [Date: 7/14/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 28, Page 2] BIRDWELL, ELIZABETH ANNIE KEITH: Elizabeth Annie Keith, the daughter of Alexander and Mary Keith, was born July 23, 1841, married to George W. Birdwell July 31, 1862, and died at their home in Whitleyville, January 20, 1910. She was the mother of five children. One daughter and the only son died many years ago, but her husband and three daughters -- Mrs. Alice Herod, of Whitleyville, Mrs. T. D. Ford, of Cookeville, and Mrs. Walter Fowler of Oklahoma, are left to mourn their loss. Mrs. Birdwell gave her life to Christ more than thirty years ago, . . . [Date: 3/24/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 12, Page 10] BIRDWELL, MRS. G. W.: Mrs. G. W. Birdwell died at her home in Whitleyville this morning, according to a telephone message here. She had been an invalid for years. [Date: 1/20/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page 5] BLAKELY, BENTSON: Death has visited our town again since my last letter and taken a young man, Bentson Blakely, and Uncle Lewis Ford. . . [Date: 3/31/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 13, Page 3] BLAYLOCK, MRS. JAMES: The death angel visited the home of James Blaylock and took Mrs. Blaylock Sept. 29th. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. [Date: 10/7/1908, Vol. VI, No. 36, Page 4] BOATMAN, JERE: Jere Boatman died Jan. 5, was buried at Paron, Jan. 6th. [Date: 1/18/1912, Vol. X, No. 3, Page 6] BOATMAN, JOHN: John Boatman died at his home Nov. 3, and was buried at Paron Nov. 4. [Date: 11/10/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 45, Page 8] BOATMAN, MARTHA: Death visited our community Jan. 4th and claimed for its victim Mrs. Martha Boatman. She leaves a husband and five children, a mother and eight sisters, one brother and a host of friends to mourn her loss. . . . [Date: 1/19/1911, Vol. IX, No. 3, Page 3] BOATMAN, PLEAS: Uncle Pleas Boatman died at the home of his son, Robert Boatman, Monday, July 24, and was buried at the Paran cemetery Tuesday. [Date: 8/3/1904, Vol. II, No. 26, Page 5] BOATMAN, ROLLIE: Rollie Boatman was buried at the Phillips graveyard Sunday. [Date: 3/4/1909, Vol. VII, No. 9, Page 4] BOATMAN, JR., JOHN: This community was made sad Nov. 6, 1910, when the angle (sic) of death called for its loved one, John Boatman, Jr., a well known citizen of this community. He was loved by all who knew him and will be badly missed in his home and in the church and Sunday schools. He served as Superintendent in the Paron Sunday school for a number of years. He leaves a wife and five little children and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his loss. . . . [Date: 11/17/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 46, Page 5] BOHANNON, GEORGE: George Bohannon died at his home near the old Brown mill one day last week. Rev. G. E. Pennington conducted the funeral services. [Date: 10/14/1908, Vol. VI, No. 37, Page 1] BOHANNON, GUY: Andy Harget shot and killed Guy Bohannon last night about sundown. The shooting was done with a shotgun, and followed a dispute about a small sum said to be due Bohannon. The tragedy occurred near the home of Harget, on the premises of his father a few miles east of Cookeville. No arrests have been made. [Date: 5/4/1911, Vol. IX, No. 18, Page 8] BOHANON, MARY: The angle of death visited our community on last Sunday and claimed from us Mary Bohannon wife of W. B. Bohannon. Mary was a fine christain woman. She has been a member of the Baptist church for quite a number of years. She leaves a husband and two children, a father and four brothers, a large number of friends to mourn her loss, and I would now say to the bereaved family be of good cheer for as God has given so he taketh away. . . [Date: 7/1/1909, Vol. VII, No. 26, Page 1] BOLES, MATILDA: Mrs. Matilda Boles died at her home near West Fork last week at the age of 93 years. She was one of the oldest women in this section and the widow of John Boles, who died many years ago. Besides children, several grandchildren and perhaps scores of great-grandchildren, she leaves at least eight or ten great-great-grandchildren, some of them ten years of age. Her husband was in his day a very popular man, having represented this district in the General Assembly. [Date: 2/11/1903, Vol. I, No. 1, Page 8] BONE, MRS. J. M.: Mrs. J. M. Bone died at her home in Baxter Oct. 9, 1905. [Date: 10/25/1905, Vol. III, No. 38, Page 1] BORDEN, D. F.: M. H. Borden has received word that his grandfather, D. F. Borden, died on Aug. 8, 1907, and was buried on the 13th. Mr. Borden lived on a farm near Brainerd, Minn., and was buried in that city. He was 87 years old and died of complication incident to old age. [Date: 8/29/1907, Vol. V, No. 26, Page 1] BOWDEN, MRS. A. N.: Mrs. A. N. Bowden died at her home in this city on Saturday, Sept. 24, 1910, after a long illness. The funeral was held on Monday, conducted by Rev. W. E. Doss. She was lad to rest in the city cemetery, in the presence of a large number of friends. [Date: 9/29/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 39, Page 5] BOWDEN, WIFE OF A. N.: Bro. A. N. Bowden's wife died on 24th inst., and was buried on the 26th. [Date: 9/29/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 39, Page 1] BOWERS, MARY MASTERS: On Tuesday morning, May 19th, the death angel came into our midst and took from among us Mrs. Mary Masters Bowers, wife of Sam Bowers. Mrs. Bowers, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Siomeon Masters. She having been married to Mr. Bowers on Feb. 7th 1889. [Date: 6/3/1908, Vol. VI, No. 18, Page 2] BOYD, A. W.: Mr. A. W. Boyd died at his home in this city on Christmas morning, after an illness of a few days with pneumonia. Mr. Boyd was one of the best and most widely known and most respected citizens of Putnam county. He had been twice elected to the state senate, and was clerk and master of the chancery court for a term. Mr. Boyd was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a Mason. His funeral will be held this afternoon, with Masonic rites. [Date: 12/26/1912, Vol. X, No. 52, Page 3] BOYD, MARY: Mrs. Mary Boyd, widow of Jefferson Boyd, and one of the oldest and most highly esteemed ladies of this county, died on the night of Oct. 22, 1907, at her home in the Eleventh district, of paralysis. She was 83 years old and had been a devoted member of the Southern Methodist church for 75 years, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her remains were interred Wednesday afternoon in the Boyd graveyard in Rock Spring valley, her funeral begin attended by a large number of relatives and friends. She leaves four children, A. W. Boyd of this city, Dr. W. M. Boyd of Jackson county, Prof. J. J. Boyd and Miss Malinda Boyd of Gentry. She was an aunt of P. Y. Jared, Mrs. J. W. Puckett, O. K. Holladay, and H. M. Jared of this city. [Date: 10/31/1907, Vol. V, No. 35, Page 1] BOYD, SALLIE: On last Saturday at 7:10 pm the victorious reaper transarted the spirit of Mrs. Sallie Boyd (nee Lyda) to another world. She was the wife of the late John L. Boyd. She had been in feeble health for several years, and her death was not a surprise to her many friends. She was a member of the M. E. church, south and often gave testimony of her hopes of a better life. She had passed the prophetic limit, being 73 years and 9 days old. . . . She was buried at Salem, in the presence of a large assemblage, the services being conducted by Bro. Robt. Dow. [Date: 6/3/1903, Vol. I, No. 17, Page 8] BOYD, SALLIE: Mrs. Sallie Boyd, wife the late John L. Boyd, died Saturday evening and was buried Sunday at 3:30 o'clock at Salem. [Date: 6/3/1903, Vol. I, No. 17, Page 4] BOZARTH, OLLIE: The emotions of our community were deeply stirred a few days ago on receipt of a telegram announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Ollie Bozarth, daughter of H. A. Johnson of this place. One year ago she was married to Robert Bozarth of Lockheart, Texas, where they were living at the time of her death. Her mother, Mrs. Josie Johnson, had visited here, left for home on March 24, leaving her daughter and a three week's old baby, apparently doing well. On arriving at Monterey, to her surprise, she found a message announcing the death of her daughter from malarial congestion. Mr. Bozarth had the body embalmed and arrived at Monterey last Wednesday with the remains, where he was met by a number of friends and relatives. The remains were then brought to the home of her father at this place. On Thursday one of the largest congregations on such an occasion assembled at the Johnson Church to attend the funeral services, which were conducted by Revs. G. B. Brown and R. A. Oaks, during which the audience was bathed in tears. Then the people passed quietly around, taking a last look at the corpse, which lay in a beautiful wreath of Texas flowers and satin robe. The casket was borne by six men and deposited in the old Johnson Cemetery to await the resurrection of the dead. . . . [Date: 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 6] BRANDON, W. M.: Gen. W. M. Brandon, of Dover, died at his home last Thursday. Gen. Brandon was widely known throughout the State and especially in political circles. He had been a member of the Legislature from Stewart County, was Adjutant General under Gov. McMillin, and in 1906 was campaign manager for Bob Taylor in his race for Senate. Later he was appointed Attorney General for his district. Many of the citizens of Putnam County became acquainted with Gen. Brandon while he was managing Bob Taylor's campaign, and he was universally like and respected by all who knew him well. [Date: 12/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 47, Page 1] BRASWELL, LILLIAN MAI: Lillian Mai, the one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hick Braswell, died June 14th. It seems too bad as we look with only an earthly eye, that she should be taken from us, but God knows best; and we know "all things work together for good to them that love God." On Monday at 2 p. m. with said hearts and bowed heads her many friends with her father and mother, saw the loved one silently lowered into the grave to await the glad resurrection morn. May the Lord comfort the parents, and may this great affliction bring them all close to Him who said "let not your hears be troubled." [Date: 6/24/1903, Vol. I, No. 20, Page 5] BRAY, JOE: Joe Bray, a highly respected citizen of the Ditty neighborhood, died Sunday. [Date: 12/21/1904, Vol. II, No. 46, Page 1] BREEDING, JIMMY J.: One of the saddest deaths of recent occurrence in this community was that of Jimmy J. Breeding last Saturday night, Nov. 25, 1905. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Breeding and about 20 years of age. Jimmy was popular with his associates, a bright, honorable young man. The Herald joins with the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of affliction. [Date: 11/29/1905, Vol. III, No. 43, Page 1] BREEDING, JOHN: Last Wednesday afternoon B. F. Mills shot John Breeding in the bowels, from which wound he died Thursday morning. The tragedy occurred near the power house. R. M. Breeding and John, his son, were having a fight with John Hall in which Hall was severely cut by the younger Breeding. Mills became involved in the affair, with the above result. [Date: 9/2/1908, Vol. VI, No. 31, Page 1] BREWINGTON, MATTIE: The death angel visited our community last Monday and claimed for its victim the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brewington. She was four years of age. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. They will be so lonely without little Mattie. [Date: 12/23/1909, Vol. VII, No. 52, Page 2] BROGDEN, JIM: Jim Brogden was killed near Baxter Monday night by some unknown person. [Date: 8/31/1904, Vol. II, No. 30, Page 1] BROILS, ADLIA BURGESS TERRY: Adlia Burgess Terry Broils departed this life May 26th, 1911. She was the daughter of James and Caroline Burgess, born and reared in White County, near Cherry Creek. She obeyed the gospel at old Smyrna Church in Putnam County many years ago and lived the christian life until death. She was married to Mr. Jess Terry of Putnam County when quite a young lady. They lived together for several years; three girls were born until them when Terry died and left her to rear the little girls which she did. She was never a very strong woman and her health came very near giving away in Terry's lifetime. About five years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. Amos Broils of near Sparta. Her health gave way again last fall or winter from which she never recovered. . . . [Date: 7/20/1911, Vol. IX, No. 29, Page 3] BROOKS, MRS. JOE: Mrs. Joe Brooks, who had been very low with consumption, died yesterday leaving a husband and several children to morn her loss. Her burial will take place at Bethlahem today. [Date: 6/13/1907, Vol. V, No. 15, Page 4] BROWN, ARTHUR: One of the promising young men of this community, surrendered Jan. 29th, to the "King of Terrors," after a severe siege of sickness. He endured with heroism the pain and misery attendant upon his illness. He was married to Tiny Byers, daughter of Foster Byers, who patiently with love cared for him to the end. His father, Felix Brown, and three sisters and the loving wife have the sympathy of many friend in this, their great affliction. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. William Denham. It can be said of Arthur Brown that he is "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, from which none can ever wake to weep. [Date: 2/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 2, Page 1] BROWN, CINDA: Cinda Brown died on the 10th of consumption and was buried the 11th near Fanchers Mills. The grey monster death will eventually claim us all. Let us prepare to meet him. [Date: 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 3] BROWN, FANNIE: Miss Fannie Brown died at her home near Browns Mill yesterday. [Date: 7/18/1907, Vol. V, No. 20, Page 1] BROWN, HASSIE ETHEL: As the obituary of our dear friend, Miss Hassie Ethel Brown, failed to be published I will write again. She entered school the second week of the fall term and went one day was taken sick. After much suffering she passed away October 17, 1909. Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Brown of Beersheba Springs, Tenn., her two sisters, Mrs. Bean from Table Grove, Ill., and Mrs. Nunley of Tracy City, all attended her bedside and she had all the care that could be given her. . . . [Date: 1/27/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 4, Page 7] BROWN, J. V.: Also Monday morning, Nov. 7, claimed Rev. J. V. Brown, aged 70. He was a faithful worker for Christ and a minister of the Methodist Church. During his last days all his children were at his bedside. He leaves a wife, four daughters, one son and many friends to mourn his loss, but their loss is his gain. [Date: 11/10/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 45, Page 6] BROWN, LILLIE F.: Mrs. Lillie F. Brown, wife of John Brown, died at the home of her father, Mr. A. P. Warren of Route 1, Sunday, Jan. 19, 1908, of consumption. She was buried on Monday at the family graveyard, Rev. W. H. Gilbert of Livingston conducting the services. She left one child about six months old. [Date: 1/22/1908, Vol. V, No. 51, Page 1] BROWN, MRS. DAN: Two deaths, Mrs. Dan Brown and Lucy Bartlett, both of the 3rd District. [Date: 7/11/1907, Vol. V, No. 19, Page 4] BROWN, RITTA HYDER: In Loving Memory -- Many hearts were made said, many tears were shed when, on the 15th of July God Called away our dear friend, Ritta Hyder Brown, wife of Ed Brown and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hyder. . . . [Date: 8/4/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 31, Page 2] BROWN, SAMUEL: Mr. Samuel Brown died at his home in Sparta on Tuesday, April 25, 1911, after a long illness. He was one of the oldest and best known citizens of White county, and father of W. W. Brown of this city. Burial occurred Wednesday at his old home on the Sparta road. [Date: 4/27/1911, Vol. IX, No. 17, Page 6] BROWN, SON OF HARRY: A letter has been received announcing the death of Harry Brown's little son, a grandson of G. W. Slagle. [Date: 4/15/1903, Vol. I, No. 10, Page 5] BROWN, WALTER: On the morning of Dec. 25the, Walter Brown, the little thirteen year old son of Felix A. Brown of this city, was shot and almost instantly killed near Bloomington. Walter, two of his cousins of the same name and another boy were on their way to Bloomington, one of the boys was carrying a small rifle and it is reported that in a friendly scuffle among the boys, the gun which was being carried by one of Walter's cousins was accidentally discharged, the ball striking Walter in the forehead and death soon ensued. The deceased was a polite, courteous and manly boy and the deplorable tragedy aroused the greatest sorrow of all. His grief stricken parents and brother and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of every one. [Date: 1/4/1905, Vol. II, No. 47, Page 1] BRUINGTON, MINNIE: Death visited at Tom Bruington's and took little Minnie the jewel of that house. She was three months and two days old. We sympathize greatly with the family. [Date: 3/4/1909, Vol. VII, No. 9, Page 4] BRYANT, INFANT OF SMITH: The infant of Smith Bryant died of whooping cough last week. [Date: 1/6/1904, Vol. I, No. 47, Page 4] BRYANT, LULA: Miss Lula Bryant, the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Bryant, died at her home on last Sunday morning. We extend our sympathy to her many friends and relatives. [Date: 2/3/1909, Vol. VII, No. 5, Page 3] BUCK, FATE: Fate Buck died at the home of Mayor T. L. Denny in this city last Thursday. He was about 80 years old and widely known in this section. [Date: 2/10/1909, Vol. VII, No. 6, Page 5] BUCK, MRS. SHERMAN: Mrs. Sherman Buck died Oct. 25, 1909, at the home of her brother, Jonas Caruthers. She came here from her home in Kansas City about two months ago, intending to make a brief visit before going to New Mexico, where she hoped to find health, but this was not to be. She leaves a father, brothers and sisters, besides a devoted husband and baby daughter to mourn the loss of a Chrisiian (sic) mother. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Baxter at Salem cemetery on Oct. 26. [Date: 10/28/1909, Vol. VII, No. 43, Page 6] BUCKNER, WILL: Will Buckner is dead. [Date: 5/13/1908, Vol. VI, No. 15, Page 4] BULLOCK, MRS. F. M.: The angel of death visited this vicinity Dec. 25, and claimed for its victim Mrs. F. M. Bullock. Her many friends and relatives will sadly miss her. She was loved by all who knew her, a favorite in her father's family, a devoted wife and a kind neighbor. Mr. Bullock has the sympathy of all who know him. [Date: 1/4/1905, Vol. II, No. 47, Page 4] BULLOCK, WILL: Commits Suicide -- Yesterday afternoon Will Bullock, son of D. H. Bullock of Route 6, took a rifle to go hunting. Not returning when expected, search was made and he was found sitting in a fence corner not far from the house, dead -- shot through the heart. It appeared that he had shot himself. Mr. Bullock was a man probably 25 years of age and unmarried. He had been despondent for some time over personal matters. [Date: 2/16/1911, Vol. IX, No. 7, Page 7] BUMBALOUGH, BETSY: Death has again visited our community and claimed one of our highly reverenced and greatly loved ladies, Mrs. Betsey Bumbalough commonly known as "Aunt Betsey" has gone to her heavenly home where there will be no more sickness pain nor suffering. "Aunt Betsey" had been in feeble health for some time and on Tuesday the 18th, God saw fit to call her out of her pain and suffering here below, to Himself, where none of these pains shall be known. She was a highly esteemed and greatly beloved old lady. She leaves a husband, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy. A loving wife, a sister dear, has gone to heaven and left here. Let us all strive while here with men, to ever live so as to meet her again. [Date: 8/26/1908, Vol. VI, No. 1, Page 4] BUMBALOUGH, BILL: Mr. Bill Bumbalough died a few days ago. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved one. Our hope is that we shall all prepare to meet him in a better place than this old earth. [Date: 2/24/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 8, Page 8] BURGESS, JOEL: Joel Burgess, of Smith Chapel died Thursday night and was buried by the I. O. O. F. of Ravenscroft. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 11/28/1907, Vol. V, No. 39, Page 4] BURGESS, MARY: Mary Burgess died at her home near Brotherton on Feb. 11, 1910. She was born Feb. 9, 1818, and was 92 years and two days of age, one of the oldest citizens of this section. She had been twice married, to J. A. Barnes and to Cordell Lollar, but best known as Aunt Mary Burgess. [Date: 2/14/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 8, Page 5] BURGESS, MRS. JOHN: Death visited our community Nov. 25 and called away our neighbor, Mrs. John Burgess. She suffered greatly before God called her home. She leaves a husband and two little children to mourn their loss. [Date: 12/1/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 48, Page 2] BURGESS, SYNDA: The death angel has again visited our community and claimed for its victim Mrs. Synda Burgess aged 77. She leaves two daughter and a number of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and the entire family has our sympathy. [Date: 5/25/1911, Vol. IX, No. 21, Page 2] BURGESS, TWINS OF MAT: The death angel visited the home of Mat Burgess on last Thursday and took from them their two little infant twins, which were only a few days old. [Date: 5/23/1912, Vol. X, No. 20, Page 7] BURRIS, BERTHA: Miss Bertha Burris, daughter of Mr. Willie Burris, died Sunday at two Shipley late in the afternoon. She leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her departure. Bertha was a loving schoolmate and a kind and obedient pupil of the writer (Edna M. Holloway). We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. (Gainesboro, Route 1) [Date: 9/4/1913, Vol. XI, No. 36, Page 3] BURRIS, MRS. W. C.: Mrs. W. C. Burris died last Wednesday and was buried at the Burris Cemetery August 4. She leaves a husband, a son and daughter and a host of friends to mourn after her. [Date: 8/11/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 32, Page 2] BURTON, BAMEY: Bamey Burton was born in the year 1851 and departed this life the 31st day of March, 1905, aged 54 years. She was converted when very young, joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church and lived for several year in that church. She was first married to William Congo and to them was given one child which died when very young. Then her husband died and after living a widow for some years she married Burton Carr; to them a son was given, who with his father survives his mother. Several years before her death she joined the M. E. church at Pleasant Valley, near her home, and was always at her place in the church when able. She was afflicted many years before her death, but with patience she bore all of her afflictions. . . . She was laid to rest in the Pendergrass cemetery, . . . Burial service was conducted by Bro. Alonzo Harris, . . . [Date: 4/19/1905, Vol. III, No. 11, Page 4] BURTON, JAMES: One of our oldest colored citizens, James Burton, died on Monday, and will be buried at the Shady Grove graveyard this afternoon. [Date: 6/1/1904, Vol. II, No. 17, Page 8] BURTON, JOHN: John Burton died last Thursday, March 14, 1912 after a long illness. He was about 64 years of age and had been for many years a noted character about Cookeville. He was an honest man in every sense of the word and had many friends. [Date: 3/21/1912, Vol. X, No. 12, Page 8] BURTON, JOSEPHINE: Mrs. Josephine Burton, wife of Charles Burton, died at her home in Nashville Tuesday morning, June 20, 1911, of tuberculosis. She was brought to Cookeville for burial and laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Burton had lived here most of her life and had many friends in this section. [Date: 6/22/1911, Vol. IX, No. 25, Page 4] BUSSELL, INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. GEORGE: The baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. George Bussell of Route 5 died Feb. 29, 1908. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by W. L. Ray and J. B. Barnes. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 1] BUSSELL, WILLIAM: William Bussell died at his home in the 16th District on Sunday June 21, 1908, aged nearly 89 years. He was buried in the West graveyard the following day. [Date: 7/1/1908, Vol. VI, No. 22, Page 2] BUTLER, JOHN L.: Col. John L. Butler, and Ancient Odd Fellow, died here on the 1st inst., and was buried by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a 32nd degree member. [Date: 5/6/1903, Vol. I, No. 13, Page 4] BYERS, DILLARD: Death has again visited this community and claimed as its victim little Dillard Byers, three year old son of G. A. Byers and wife. He was taken Saturday night, and left his parents in sadness. He left this world smiling, and saying lets go home mamma. The funeral services were conducted at the Stewart graveyard by Rev. Wiley Gentry in the presence of many friends and relatives. [Date: 9/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 32, Page 6] BYERS, HALEY: Mrs. Haley Byers, wife of Charlie Byers, died at the home of her father, John Haney, near Algood, on May 13, 1908, aged 33 years. She leaves a husband and two little boys. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Winfield Stone at the Byer's graveyard. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 1] BYERS, MRS. F. A.: Mrs. F. A. Byers died on the 22nd inst. A noble woman is gone. [Date: 2/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 3, Page 8] BYERS, ROBERT: Robert Byers died early last Sunday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allison Byers, in West Cookeville, after an illness of about a month. The burial was at the Stewart graveyard on Monday. Mr. Byers was about 26 years of age, and was an honest, hardworking young man, who will be sadly missed by a host of friends, as well as parents and other relatives. [Date: 11/27/1913, Vol. XI, No. 48, Page 3] BYERS, W. C.: W. C. Byers died at his home near Brotherton on Friday, Nov. 12, 1909, of consumption. He was well-known in this section. He served with distinction in the Confederate army and in Indian wars. [Date: 11/18/1909, Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 5]
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