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PUTNAM COUNTY HERALD1903 - 1913A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L KEY:
WADE, ANDREW: Mill Blown Up -- Last Tuesday about 9 o'clock the boiler to the sawmill belonging to Bill Lane, Nathan Burse, and Bab Wade, near Mayfield, exploded with terrible force, killing Bob Lane and Andrew Wade and completely wrecking the machinery. Lane's body was thrown about 50 yards and Wade's 50 feet. Judge H. D. Whitson was within 250 yards of the mill at the time, and says it was a terrible sight that met his gaze when he reached the spot. [Date: 12/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 45, Page 4] WADE, BETTIE: Mrs. Bettie Wade died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Slagle in this city on Sept. 5, 1913, aged about 74 years. The burial was at the city cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. S. N. Fitzpatrick. She was the widow of the late Jesse Wade, and a sister of Prof. J. H. Watts. [Date: 9/11/1913, Vol. XI, No. 37, Page 3] WAGNER, TOM: Tom Wagner died the 24, from drinking whiskey. (Baptist, OK) [Date: 1/11/1912, Vol. X, No. 2, Page 1] WALKER, BRENTZ B.: The death angel visited this place and took for its victim Mr. Brentz B. Walker, the merchant of this place. He leaves a wife, brother, sisters and parents to mourn his loss. We extend to them our greatest sympathy. [Date: 2/24/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 8, Page 1] WALKER, BYRDIE: On last Friday, April 17, 1908, the dark shadow of death entered the home of John Walker and claimed for its victim Mrs. Byrdie Walker. she was a real Chistian (sic), ready to lend a helping hand to the need and ditressed (sic). she suffered intensely for a few days. Our ways are not God's ways so he said, come up higher. [Date: 4/22/1908, Vol. VI, No. 12, Page 4] WALKER, JOHN: Mr. John Walker died Friday and was laid to rest to rest (sic) in the cemetery at Algood. [Date: 4/8/1908, Vol. VI, No. 10, Page 3] WALKER, NINA: Mrs. Nina Walker, wife of Jabe Walker, died at he home on the West side last Friday of consumption and was buried Saturday in the Bohanon graveyard near Browns mill. [Date: 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 1] WALKER, SALLIE: Sallie Walker died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1911. She was a good, nice little girl. (Sparta) [Date: 2/2/1911, Vol. IX, No. 5, Page 2] WALKER, W. H.: W. H. Walker of Dry Valley died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1913, at his home. He was one of the most prominent citizens of that section and was well known as a wagon maker for many years. Mr. Walker was a Confederate soldier, serving Gen. Dibrell's brigade. He was a Mason and Odd Fellow. The funeral was conducted from the home at noon Wednesday, with fraternal rights. Mr. Walker is survive by his wife and several grown children. [Date: 12/18/1913, Vol. XI, No. 51, Page 3] WALKER, WIFE OF FATE: The death angel visited our neighborhood and took away our nearest neighbors, the wife of Fate Walker and Aunt Fanny Welch. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. [Date: 6/16/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 8] WALLACE, KATE: Mrs. Kate Wallace, who lived two miles from Monterey, died Saturday and was buried in the Whittaker Cemetery Sunday. She will be missed by the people of our town. She was the widow of Frank Wallace, who died only a short time ago. [Date: 8/12/1909, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 3] WALLACE, KATE: Mrs. Kate Wallace died at her home in this city on Friday, Jan. 22, 1909, or (sic) pneumonia. Mrs. Wallace was well known in this section, and was famous during the civil war. [Date: 1/27/1909, Vol. VII, No. 4, Page 5] WALLACE, MRS. ALVIN: Mrs. Alvin Wallace died last Friday and was laid to rest in the Smithville cemetery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved father and children. [Date: 3/31/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 13, Page 6] WALLER, MRS. R. B.: Mrs. R. B. Waller died last Saturday, Dec. 12, 1903, at the home of R. O. Gentry in this city aged about 62 years, and was buried at the Maxwell graveyard Sunday. Her husband died Oct. 2 of this year. [Date: 12/16/1903, Vol. I, No. 45, Page 1] WALLING, MRS. J. D.: Mrs. J. D. Walling, one of the most highly esteemed ladies of this city, died Monday morning after a lingering illness at her home in North Cookeville. She was fifty years old and had been a devoted member of the Christain (sic) church from her childhood. She is survived by her husband, Elder J. D. Walling and seven children, Mrs. M. H. Hankins, of Livingston, Mrs. Shook Keith of Algood, Mrs. W. M. Shanks and Mrs. E. W. Capshaw and Martha and Ellen Walling of this city and Fred Walling of Muscogee, Oklahoma. The interment took place at the city cemetery Tuesday morning. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of every one. [Date: 8/31/1911, Vol. IX, No. 35, Page 8] WALTON, WM. B.: Capt. Wm. B. Walton died at his home near Nashville recently. The death of Capt. Walker leaves but one survivor of that splendid regiment that marched out from Tennessee under William B. Campbell -- Thos. Pentecost. Capt. Walton was the last surviving of the regiment. He was born in Carthage, Smith county, Tennessee, April 19, 1824. His grandfather, William Walton, founded the city of Carthage, donating the ground upon which the courthouse and other public buildings were built. He also built the old Walton road, which was a noted highway through portions of that county in old times, and upon the line of which much of the Tennessee Central railroad was afterward built. In 1846, when the war broke out between the United States and Mexico, Capt Walton raised a company of volunteers in Smith county, which constituted one of the companies in the famous regiment commanded by Col. Wm. B. Campbell (afterward governor), which regiment justly won the soubriquet of the "Bloody First," the name that has always attached to it. On the bloody field of Buena Vista this regiment, side by side with noted regiment of Mississippi Rifles, commanded by Col. Jefferson Davis, was even in the forefront on the sanguinary field, and won the highest encomiums from the commander-in-chief, Gen. Zachary Taylor. This regiment afterward participated, conspicuously, in all of the important engagements of Gen. Taylor in Mexico, and later, under Gen. Winfield Scott, in his march on the city of Mexico, and was present at the capitulation of that city, when the American forces entered the halls of Montezumas. [Date: 8/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 29, Page 2] WARREN, VASCO: Little Vasco Warren died at his home near Miranda, Tenn., June 21, 1905. He was 13 years of age and was a source of comfort to his parents, who looked forward with pleasure to his bright future. His sickness of several months was attended by loving hands, but his feet touched the chilly waters of death and his spirit went home to God. . . . We sympathize with his father, mother, brothers and sisters, and remind them that their loss was only a bud transplanted from earth to bloom in heaven. Rest on, dear little Vasco, In thy narrow bed of clay, For we know that the Angels have borne they spirit away. [Date: 7/12/1905, Vol. III, No. 23, Page 2] WARREN, WINFIELD: Death has again visited our community and called one of our beloved friends to rest and claimed for its victim Winburn Warren, who passed to a higher life August 23, 1905, and was buried at the home residence the following day, services being conducted by Rev. G. W. Allen. His sickness of several months was attended by loving hands but his feet touched the chilly waters of death and he went home to God. We sorrow, but not as those who have no hope yet we miss his shining face and cheerful words but we know that God dies all things well and is with us in our darkest hours. We sympathize with his father, brothers and sisters, and remind them that their loss was only a bud transplanted from earth to bloom in heaven. . . . [Date: 8/30/1905, Vol. III, No. 30, Page 3] WASSOM, DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. PERRY: The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wassom died Friday and was buried Saturday, Rev. W. E. Doss conducting the burial services. [Date: 5/13/1909, Vol. VII, No. 19, Page 8] WATSON, JOHN B.: Esq. John B. Watson of the Third district died at his home last Thursday of typhoid fever. He was buried at the family graveyard near Brown's Mill on Friday. Mr. Watson's entire family, six in all, were down with fever at the time of his death. He was well known and a highly esteemed citizen. [Date: 1/8/1908, Vol. V, No. 49, Page 2] WATSON, MRS. AMBROSE: Mrs. Ambrose Watson died at her home Jan. 25, and her remains were laid in the Paron cemetery Jan. 27. [Date: 1/29/1908, Vol. V, No. 52, Page 2] WATSON, MRS. MILLER: Mrs. Miller Watson of R. 6 died at her home on Monday night after a lingering and painful illness with a peculiar disease that baxed the doctors. [Date: 12/25/1913, Vol. XI, No. 52, Page 3] WATTS, J. B.: J. B. Watts committed suicide at his home near Chestnut Mound last Friday by taking morphine. He was under indictment for killing Jesse Jared some time back, and his case was set for trial in Cookeville Monday. He was about 70 years old and leaves a family. [Date: 6/3/1909, Vol. VII, No. 22, Page 1] WATTS, MRS. HARVE: Mrs. Harve Watts died very suddenly Thursday. [Date: 4/7/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Page 7] WATTS, P. L.: P. L. Watts died at his home near Chestnut Mound recently. The funeral was conducted by Rev. M. Ford. Mr. Watts was in his 86th year, and reared a large family. He was a brother of Prof. J. H. Watts of Nashville, for many years a resident of this city; and an uncle of Mrs. D. E. Slagle. [Date: 12/15/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 50, Page 8] WATTS, THOMAS L.: Died Aug. 4, 1909, at Granville, Tenn., Thomas L. Watts. Age 88 years, 9 months, and 29 days. Professed the religion of Christ in 1866, under the ministry of J. L. Dillard, D. D., of the C. P. church. Bro. Watts became a member of same and lived an exemplary life, a tender-hearted, affectionate Christian. Expressed himself many times to the writer: "I am only waiting the Master's time." His wife preceded him to the home above eleven years. Their bodies sleep side by side at Sadler Cemetery. Their funerals were preached Aug. 5th by the writer (A. C. Morgan). A large crowd at funeral. [Date: 8/19/1909, Vol. VII, No. 33, Page 6] WEBB, B. M.: Judge B. M. Webb died suddenly on Oct. 26. He was holding court for Judge Roberts at the time of his death. Judge Webb had been chancellor one term and was widely known. [Date: 11/2/1911, Vol. IX, No. 44, Page 5] WEBB, DAUGHTER OF S. D.: S. D. Webb's daughter of La Fayette died last week. [Date: 8/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 29, Page 4] WEBB, MAUD: Our vicinity (Route One) was made sad on last Friday, May 8, 1908, when God in his great power saw fit to take fro the home Mrs. Maud Webb. Maud had been enduring the most intense suffering for three months when God released her from all pain and bore her spirits home. For several years she had been a member of the M. E. church. She leaves a husband three children and one brother to mourn her loss. The entire family has our heartfelt sympathy in their great sorrow; no doubt to-night but what Maud is at rest. [Date: 5/13/1908, Vol. VI, No. 15, Page 2] WEBB, NATHAN: Nathan Webb died Wednesday, Jan. 3, at his home near New Hope with consumption, and was laid to rest in the Lynn cemetery Jan. 4. [Date: 1/11/1912, Vol. X, No. 2, Page 6] WELCH, FANNY: The death angel visited our neighborhood and took away our nearest neighbors, the wife of Fate Walker and Aunt Fanny Welch. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. [Date: 6/16/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 8] WELCH, INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. THOS: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Welch, who lives about five miles from here, was drowned last Saturday by falling into a tub of water, and was buried yesterday. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the writer, as well as many other friends and relatives in Monterey. . . . [Date: 12/2/1909, Vol. VII, No. 49, Page 6] WELCH, MRS. J. A.: Mrs. J. A. Welch died Feb. 26, 1911. She was 70 years old and had been a member of the Christian church for many years. She was buried at Smyrna, where she had one daughter, father and mother and one brother, Chester Thompson, laid to rest. Mrs. Welch leaves a husband and several children and grand-children to mourn her death. She been sick for two years, and all that medical aid could do was done to restore her health as she had eight doctors to wait on her. . . . [Date: 5/25/1911, Vol. IX, No. 21, Page 3] WELLS, BABY OF MR. AND MRS. JIM: The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wells died this week with stomach trouble. [Date: 10/10/1912, Vol. X, No. 41, Page 2] WEST, EFFIE: Miss Effie West, age about 10 years died last Wednesday at her father's W. M. West of Sparta, and was buried at West school-house cemetery. [Date: 8/26/1908, Vol. VI, No. 30, Page 4] WEST, ETTA: On Thursday, July 30, 1908, Etta West, little daughter of Dillard and Carrie West of Algood, died, after a long illness. She was buried at the Phillips graveyard, Rev. Fount Smith conducting the services. [Date: 8/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 27, Page 4] WEST, G. L.: Since our last Association our relentless enemy, with silent tread, has once more invaded our Zion and has taken to the captive prison in which the martyred slain have so long slept in silence, our brother, Elder G. L. West, who was born in Overton County, Tenn., on December 10, 1825. He joined the Baptist church the fourth Saturday in April, 1854. Licensed to preach the fourth Saturday in June, 1857. Ordained to the full work of the ministry the third Saturday in October, 1865. He died at his nephew's January 3, 1905, near his home in Overton County, to which place he had moved a short time before his death. His age was 79 years, 23 days. . . . [Date: 10/4/1905, Vol. III, No. 35, Page 4] WEST, G. L.: Elder G. L. West was born Dec. 10, 1825, in Overton County, Tenn. He embraced religion in early life and began preaching about 1862, but owing to the Civil War was not ordained to the ministry till Oct. 21, 1865, by Elder Allen Deatherage, moderator, and J. C. Jackson clerk, at the old Jarry church house in Heartsaw Cove, Overton county. He continued preaching and was much admired by many that heard him. He was a man with good intellect and has done a great deal of preaching throughout this mountain country. He made warm friends wherever he went. He belonged to the United Baptist church, but other denominations loved him. He was a faithful minister and worked hard to save souls for Christ. Bro. West was a man of great hospitality and gave much to the poor and need, asking nothing or his ministerial labors. Most of his life he conducted a farm for his living doing most of the labor himself. He was a man that was looked on by many neighbors as being their leader. Among many other charitable deeds of his life, in 1883 he built a church house that cost him of his own earning six or seven hundred dollars, which he left for the use of the church to which he belonged. In August 1903, Bro. West was struck with paralysis and lingered several days dangerously ill, but after some time slowly revived till he could sit up in a chair, but was almost helpless for sixteen months. He could not get to the table for his meals or two and from his bed without help. On the 20th day of December, 1904, he was again taken suddenly ill and claimed himself that his time was up, but revived until Jan. 3, 1905, when Jesus said: "It is enough, come up higher and receive your reward for your labors," and we believe that Bro. West will wear a crown with many stars and jewels in it, for he was a man that did great good all over this country. His body was laid in the graveyard near the church he built. Bro. West leaves a wife and many friends to mourn over their loss, but there loss is his everlasting gain. [Date: 2/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 3, Page 1] WEST, GEORGE: Mrs. Thomas Powell died last week, also Uncle George West, Aunt Sarah Dotson, and Prentice Harlin. [Date: 1/12/1913, Vol. XI, No. 4, Page 2] WEST, HARRISON: Harrison West, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. West, died March 3rd and was buried the 4th. (Weatherford, Texas) [Date: 3/23/1911, Vol. IX, No. 12, Page 7] WEST, MARTHA LEONA: Amid the sunny hills of Putnam county, Tenn., Martha Leona West was born near Cookeville Jan. 22, 1896. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. West, and with them came to Clay county, Mo., in the summer of 1902. For six years her home has been in Walnut Grove neighborhood. Friday night, Jan. 14, after a few days illness from measles she entered into rest. By her going, this loving family circle to whom she was so dear, is broken for the first time. She is survived by her parents, three brothers and one sister. All that love and devotion could do was done for her but God had need of her in his Kingdom. . . . Her funeral was preached at her home Sunday by Rev. Pumphy and immediately afterwards burial was made at Chandler. . . . [Date: 1/27/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 4, Page 6] WEST, STEPHEN: Stephen West, one of the oldest men in the upper country, is dead at Starpoint. He had been confined to his room five or six months on account of a fall hurting his hip, from which he could not walk, but his general health was very good up to a short time before his death, which occurred Oct. 2, 1905, his age being 96 years, two months and one day. All his children execpt (sic) his youngest daughter, Mrs. Jan Harrison of Kemp, I. T., many of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were with him in his last days. . . . Mr. West was an uncle of Esq. C. J. Davis. [Date: 10/18/1905, Vol. III, No. 37, Page 1] WEST, W. C.: W. C. West was laid in the family graveyard Jan. 21, 1905. He was about 83 years old and will be badly missed about Burton. [Date: 2/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 1, Page 4] WHEAT, FANNY: Death has again entered our town and robbed us of one of our choicest mothers. Mrs. Fanny Wheat, wife of Phil Wheat, died Friday, Aug. 11, 1905, and was buried in Algood cemetery Saturday, the services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Carr. Five children survive their mother, John, of Ashland City, Joe, Lafe, Philip, and Hester, of this place. Hester being the youngest. Mrs. Wheat was 52 years old, and a better mother never lived. She was sick for some time prior to her death but was a patient sufferer, and her exit out this world and entrance into the great beyond was sweet and peaceful. She was an earnest Christian woman and the home that has always known a mother's love has been silently taken away. Her life has been such that the impression of mother on her children will always remain a comforter. A loving husband has lost the companion who has nobly stood by him for more than a quarter of a century. Mrs. Wheat was born in Bowling Green, Ky. [Date: 8/16/1905, Vol. III, No. 28, Page 2] WHEELER, CHARLES NEWTON: Charles Newton Wheeler died in Nashville Monday morning, May 29, 1911, aged about 71 years. Mr. Wheeler was a resident of Cookeville for many years and was prominent in Masonic circles over the state. Mrs. Frank Richmond and Mrs. W. R. Carlen attended the funeral which was held in Nashville. Mr. Wheeler was one of the best men who ever lived, and his death will sincerely mourned by a large number of friends. [Date: 6/1/1911, Vol. IX, No. 22, Page 8] WHEELER, CHESTER: Tuesday, the angel of death visited our town and claimed for its victim little Chester Wheeler, the youngest child of Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Wheeler. The child had been sick only a very short time with diphtheria and the news of his death was a shock to all. Every precaution was taken to keep the disease from spreading. Wednesday evening at three o'clock a private funeral service was held being conducted by Rev. McKay from Crossville. . . [Date: 4/18/1912, Vol. X, No. 16, Page 5] WHEELER, MRS. J. MAC: Mrs. J. Mac Wheeler died at her home in this city, on the morning of May 10, 1911, after a brief illness. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Marlow and is survived by her parents, husband and a son a dew weeks old. [Date: 5/11/1911, Vol. IX, No. 19, Page 4] WHILHITE, CARRIE: . . . Mrs. Carrie Whilhite (nee Mills) was born Jan. 26, 1871; departed this life June 17, 1903. She had but entered it seemed into what promised to be a useful life. She leaves behind a husband and three small children to mourn her loss, with a host of friends and relatives. . . . [Date: 7/1/1903, Vol. I, No. 21, Page 3] WHITE, FANNIE: Miss Fannie White died at the home of her father, J. H. White, in Cookeville Tuesday afternoon, March 29, 1910, of dropsy. [Date: 3/31/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 13, Page 5] WHITE, MRS. JOHN H.: Mrs. John H. White died at her home in this city on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1910, after an illness of only a few days. [Date: 9/22/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 38, Page 5] WHITE, S. W.: A Peculiar Fatal Accident -- A crowbar falling form the top of a bridge on the Tennessee Central railroad near Monterey, under which S. W. White was working at the time, struck him in the top of the left shoulder and entirely pierced his body, the point coming out just at the groin. The accident occurred at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning and medical attention was summoned at once to attend him while he was being brought to Nashville. Reaching the city Saturday evening shortly after 6 o'clock, he was rushed to Fort's Infirmary, where the best medical attention was given him, but in vain. He died about 8 o'clock. White was employed by the railroad company as a bridge carpenter and lived with his wife and two children near Buffalo Valley. He was about 30 years of age. He was of a large, heavy build and it is stated by the attending physician that only his wonderful constitution kept him alive during the eight hours journey to the city and hospital. The cause of the falling of the death dealing instrument is an absolute mystery, and it was not known that it was there until it fell. It is thought that a passing freight train jarred it from its place and that the hammering of the workmen making the repairs on the bridge caused it to roll off. [Date: 7/24/1913, Vol. XI, No. 30, Page 1] WHITEAKER, BABY OF MR. WESLEY: The little baby of Mr. Wesley Whiteaker died January 2. [Date: 1/20/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page 7] WHITEAKER, DANIEL: There has been several deaths of late. Mr. Daniel Whiteaker on Roaring river died last week. He was a brother of Mrs. M. T. McDonald of this place. [Date: 5/15/1913, Vol. XI, No. 20, Page 4] WHITEAKER, WILLIAM: Mr. William Whiteaker died at Coalinga, Calif. Nov. 11. His remains arrived at his old home Nov. 17, accompanied by one of his friends, Barlo Willeford. Mr. Whitaker was buried at the Overton cemetery on the following day. [Date: 11/23/1911, Vol. IX, No. 47, Page 7] WHITEHEAD, JAMES: James Whitehead died at his home near Boma last Sunday of pneumonia. He was about 70 years of age, and a brother-in-law of F. A. Brown of this city. [Date: 2/17/1909, Vol. VII, No. 7, Page 7] WHITLOW, SON OF MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM: The little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Whitlow died last Monday night at the home of Mrs. Whitlow's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cook of this place. The entire community extends their deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents. [Date: 3/10/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 10, Page 2] WHITNEY, C. H.: Col. C. H. Whitney died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. F. H. White, on Christmas day, after a long illness. Mr. Whitney had resided in Cookeville for more than 25 years, and had a wide acquaintance. He served as postmaster for several years, and had been active in political affairs. He was nearly 75 years old, a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities. The funeral will be held at Mr. White's residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Burial in the City Cemetery, the rural route carriers acting as pall bearers. [Date: 12/26/1912, Vol. X, No. 52, Page 3] WHITNEY, EMMA: Mrs. Emma Whitney died suddenly in Washington city last Sunday. She was at dinner and fell dead from a ruptured artery. Mrs. Whitney was well known in Cookeville, she and her husband, the late Dr. G. W. Whitney, having lived here for several years. [Date: 4/10/1913, Vol. XI, No. 15, Page 5] WHITNEY, MARY ALICIA: Cookeville was shocked Saturday night when the news spread that Mrs. C. H. Whitney had dropped dead with heart disease at the home of Mrs. R. L. Farley, where she was staying for a days (sic) before leaving for Florida to reside. The funeral was conducted at the Farley home Monday afternoon at two o'clock by Elder T. B. Larimore, and interment made in the city cemetery. Mary Alicia, youngest daughter of Noah and Fanny Wirt, was born in Willonghby, Ohio, July 22, 1843. When a child her parents moved to Wisconsin, where she grew to womanhood. While a girl she was converted, baptized by her father, a minister of the Christian Church, and remained a member of that church until her death. On Oct. 28, 1860, she was married to Charles H. Whitney at Wampun, Wisconsin, her father performing the ceremony. Later they moved to Minnesota, where they resided until coming to Cookeville, about 23 years ago, where she made her home until her death, Feb. 11, 1911. Mrs. Whitney is survived by her husband, Col. C. H. Whitney, and four children, Mrs. John Schneider of Marshall, Minn., Mrs. F. H. White of Cookeville, Mrs. J. T. Snodgrass of Crossville and Miss Gertrude Whitney of this city. All were present at the funeral but Mrs. Schneider, who did not arrive in time. She leaves two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Joel Nash of Austin, Mo., Mrs. A. Allis of Oronoco, Minn., and Alvin Wirt of this city. . . . [Date: 2/16/1911, Vol. IX, No. 7, Page 1] WHITSON, JEREMIAH M.: Jeremiah M. Whitson, one of Putnam county's best known, oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock at his home one mile south of this city, after a lingering illness of several months. He was almost 78 years old and his life was spent in Putnam county. For many years he was one of the leading stock traders of this county and was one of our best farmers. He served gallantly in the Confederate army throughout the Civil war. He served two terms as county trustee. He had been a devoted member of the Presbyterian church for thirty years and was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. His interment took place Sunday afternoon at Salem cemetery, near his home, the funeral begin attended by several hundred people. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. W. Baxter, and the interment was conducted by the Cookeville Masonic lodge. The deceased was an upright, worthy man, who enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He is survived by his faithful wife, to whom he had been married for more than half a century, and by six children: Reuben Whitson, M. E. Whitson, Judge H. D. Whitson, Mrs. R. B. Capshaw, Mrs. S. P. Huddleston, and Miss Catherine Whitson, all of whom reside in this county. [Date: 10/31/1912, Vol. X, No. 44, Page 4] WHITTAKER, MRS. DANIEL: News reaches us that Mrs. Daniel Whittaker of this city had been drowned in the Cumberland River, below Gainesboro at their farm, where she was visiting. [Date: 10/7/1909, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5] WHITTAKER, WASH: Wash Whittaker died at his home last week. He had been confined to his room for several weeks with dropsy. [Date: 8/10/1904, Vol. II, No. 27, Page 3] WHITTHORNE, W. J.: Maj. W. J. Whitthorne died at his home in Columbia, Wednesday, of pneumonia. He was a gallant officer in the Civil War and also served with distruction (sic) in the Philippines as major of the First Tennessee Infantry. [Date: 4/29/1909, Vol. VII, No. 17, Page 4] WIGHTMAN, ROSE: On the 19th of this month Miss Rose Wightman died. This was not a shock. Although the friends are very sorry to lose her still she had been ill for a long time and we know she is much better off than while suffering. The family have the sympathy of their many friends. [Date: 6/1/1911, Vol. IX, No. 22, Page 3] WILBORN, GIRL OF BARLOW: Barlow Wilborn's little girl is dead. [Date: 8/22/1907, Vol. V, No. 25, Page 2] WILKERSON, CLAUD: Claud Wilkerson of Howell (IN) died the 18th of May of pneumonia and was laid to rest in the city cemetery. [Date: 6/8/1911, Vol. IX, No. 23, Page 7] WILKES, JOHN S.: Judge John S. Wilkes of the supreme court died at his home in Pulaski on Sunday. He was 67 years of age and had been in failing health for two years. He served in the Confederate army as a Captain in the Third Tennessee Infantry. Judge Wilkes was appointed to the supreme bench in 1893 by Gov. Turney and had been a member of that August tribunal for 15 years. [Date: 2/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 1, Page 3] WILLBANKS, TOM: The people of Pleasant Hill were shocked to hear of the death of Tom Willbanks, who lived in Illinois. He had lived here several years and made many friends, who regretted very much to hear of his death. He was sick only twenty-four hours. He leaves a wife and four little children, who have the sympathy of all their friends at this place. (Pleasant Hill) [Date: 3/30/1911, Vol. IX, No. 13, Page 6] WILLEFORD, MRS. JIM: The death angel visited our community and claimed for its victim Mrs. Jim Willeford aged 71 years, she leaves a husband two children and nine grandchildren. She was buried at Hilham. [Date: 9/23/1909, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 1] WILLIAMS, DIXON L.: Mr. Dixon L. Williams died at his home in this city Friday night, May 9, 1913, after an illness of several weeks. He was about 55 years old and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was for some time engaged in the grocery business, but had lately given his attention to farming. He leaves a wife and several children. He was taken to the family lot in Liberty church cemetery near Granville for burial, the ufneral (sic) services being conducted by Elder S. N. Fitzpatrick, his pastor. [Date: 5/15/1913, Vol. XI, No. 20, Page 3] WILLIAMS, FRED: The Angel of Death visited our community and claimed Fred Williams, aged 24. After suffering five weeks with typhoid fever he left this world of sin, pain and has gone home to dwell with God and his Angels. He said in his last moments "I am going home." He leaves a wife and one child, three sisters and three brothers and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death. We would say to the bereaved family be obedient unto God and some day we will meet him in heaven where parting will be no more. His remains were carried to the family graveyard for burial and services were held by Rev. Pentecost. [Date: 9/16/1909, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 5] WILLIAMS, J. H.: J. H. Williams died at his home in West Cookeville on Saturday, Nov. 14, 1908, aged about 70. He served in the Confederate army. Mr. Williams leaves several grown children. His wife died but a few weeks ago. [Date: 11/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 42, Page 2] WILLIAMS, MRS. CHAMP: Mrs. Williams, wife of Sheriff Champ Williams of Clay county, died at her home in Celina on Thursday, July 30, 1908, after an illness of about two months. She was a member of the Christian church and a lady of most lovable character. She leaves four children, all living in Celina. [Date: 8/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 28, Page 1] WILLIAMS, MRS. P. B.: Mrs. P. B. Williams died at her home in Louisville, Ky., last Saturday, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Williams was the mother of Mrs. A. Algood of this city, and known by many of our citizens. She was a most estimable lady. [Date: 8/26/1909, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 5] WILLIAMS, MRS. RANSOM: Mrs. Ransom Williams died at her home east of this city on March 4, 1908, and was buried at the West graveyard on Thursday. [Date: 3/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 6, Page 1] WILLIAMS, NORA: Death visited our community Sunday night and claimed for its victim Mrs. Nora Williams. She leaves two children and relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a devoted christian and had been for years, and was loved by all who knew her. The remains were laid so rest at the West Cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. Henry Carr. [Date: 1/22/1908, Vol. V, No. 51, Page 1] WILLIAMS, THEANDO: The body of Theando Williams, who was shot and killed at Scotland, Ga., was sent back to Monterey last Friday and buried in the Whitaker cemetery. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Williams, and leaves a wife and one child, a father and mother, brother and sister to mourn his loss. They have the sympathy of our town in their sad bereavement. [Date: 1/24/1912, Vol. X, No. 4, Page 8] WILLIAMS, W. L.: My papa departed this life Oct. 26th, 1911, and was buried at Board church cemetery. Papa's name was W. L. Williams. Bular Williams. (Gray, AR) [Date: 2/22/1912, Vol. X, No. 8, Page 4] WILLIAMSON, ADELINE: Mrs. Adeline Williamson died at her home in Cookeville last week and was buried at the Overton graveyard. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn their loss. They have our heartfelt sympathy. [Date: 5/2/1912, Vol. X, No. 18, Page 3] WILMOTH, INFANT OF QUINY: Quiny Wilmoth's baby died Saturday night. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 2] WILMOTH, LEONA: Mrs. Leona Wilmoth died last Friday morning and was buried Saturday evening. (Ada, OK) [Date: 1/26/1911, Vol. IX, No. 4, Page 6] WILMOTH, MRS. CLENNY: Mrs. Clenny Wilmoth died at her home six miles north of this city last Thursday, May 2, of pneumonia. [Date: 5/9/1907, Vol. V, No. 10, Page 4] WILMOUTH, GIRL OF LUTHER: Luther Wilmoth's little girl died last Sunday night of brain fever. [Date: 1/10/1906, Vol. III, No. 49, Page 2] WINCHESTER, WILLIAM: William Winchester, a highly respected citizen of this city died Saturday night at his home in West Cookeville, of pneumonia. His remains were interred Monday afternoon near his old home near Laurel Hill. He leaves a wife and several children. He was a member of the Methodist Church and an upright gentleman [Date: 12/10/1908, Vol. VI, No. 46, Page 1] WINFREY, MAT: Mr. Mat Winfrey died of pneumonia in Dec. [Date: 1/5/1911, Vol. IX, No. 1, Page 6] WOMACK, INFANT OF R. R.: R. R. Womack has returned from Laguardo. His babe died last week before he got to see it. [Date: 6/3/1903, Vol. I, No. 17, Page 1] WOMACK, MARIE TIPTON: Marie Tipton, daughter of Newton and Cornelia Tipton, was born December 10, 1875, at Laguardo, Tenn., where she grew to womanhood. Professed Christianity September 5, 1897, was baptized and made member of the Baptist church on that date. Was married to Robert R. Womack September 15, 1898, coming immediately to Cookeville, where she since lived. Died May 4, 1903, and was buried in the family lot a Laguardo the following day, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Carney, in the presence of fully 500 people who came to mourn at her bier. . . . [Date: 5/27/1903, Vol. I, No. 16, Page 8] WOMACK, MRS. R. R.: The entire community was saddened when the news spread that Mrs. R. R. Womack was dead. She died Monday, May 4th, at 10 o'clock, surrounded by her husband, her mother and several friends and neighbors. She had presented her husband with a daughter on Wednesday, and got along very well until Saturday night, when she suddenly grew worse. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to our friend and neighbor in his great loss, and also to the parents and other relatives and commend them the all-wise Father for comfort in their great sorrow. [Date: 5/6/1903, Vol. I, No. 13, Page 1] WOODFORD, BABY OF MR. AND MRS.: The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Woodford died this week from measles and pneumonia. [Date: 5/4/1911, Vol. IX, No. 18, Page 5] WRIGHT, GIRL OF MR. AND MRS. W. O.: The little five year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Wright died last Friday and was buried Saturday in the city cemetery. [Date: 5/22/1913, Vol. XI, No. 21, Page 5] WRIGHT, JAMES: James Wright died at his home three miles south of Cookeville Friday, April 28, 1905. We have failed to learn the particulars. [Date: 5/3/1905, Vol. III, No. 13, Page 1] WRIGHT, JAMES P.: J. P. Wright was born April 8, 1863, and died at his home four miles south of Cookeville on April 27, 1905. I knew James Wright from childhood until death. . . . James Wright professed faith in Christ at 15 years of age. I was standing by him when he embraced Christ. He made a bright profession, joined the M. E. church and lived a consistent christian life, . . . [Date: 5/10/1905, Vol. III, No. 14, Page 1] WRIGHT, JESSE LEDORD: Jesse Ledord Wright was born in Putnam County, Tenn., March 2, 1858; was married to Miss Mary Buck September 12, 1880, and in 1888 moved to Texas. God blessed this union with eleven children, one having preceded him. Ten are left with the mother to mourn his untimely death. He was converted and joined the Methodist Church at about 13 years of age. For years he has served the Church as an official. At the time of his death, July 19, 1907, he was on the Board of Stewards. He was a consistent Christian. . . . [Date: 1/29/1908, Vol. V, No. 52, Page 3] WRIGHT, SARAH: Mrs. Sarah Wright, widow of Judge J. W. Wright, died in this city Tuesday evening. She had been in poor health for many years. She was laid to rest in the city cemetery Wednesday evening. [Date: 7/25/1912, Vol. X, No. 30, Page 7] WRIGHT, WIFE OF RUSH: The death angel visited the home of Rush Wright and took from him his companion. She leaves a babe nine weeks old, a mother and a host of friends to mourn her loss. I pray that God will help her husband to bear his burden and meet her in the fair field of glory, where there will be no more sickness, deaths, farewells or troubles. [Date: 7/22/1909, Vol. VII, No. 29, Page 3]
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