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DALTON, DAUGHTER OF MR. W. B.: Died, on the 15th instant, the little two year-old daughter of Mr. W. B. Dalton, who lives near Algood. Mr. Dalton has been very unfortunate, about four weeks ago, the little twin sister to this one died. [Date: 1/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 12, Page 5] DANIEL, WILEY: Wiley Daniel, son of T. J. Daniel, living four miles above town, died Tuesday evening of fever. (Overton County) [Date: 7/25/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 38, Page 4] DANIELS, CHARLEY: Killed Himself. Double Springs, May, 22 -- Charley Daniels, who lives half way between this place and Cookeville, shot himself with a rifle, here this morning. The cause for his rash act was said to be caused from the fact that he was deeply in love with a young lady who was not so deeply impressed with his wooings, and gave him the "marble hear" so to speak, so he determined to launch himself forth in the sweet subsequently. He died in the afternoon of the same day. The ball entered his breast just below the heart. [Date: 5/25/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 21, Page 1] DANIELS, JOHN: John Daniels, a highly respected citizen of West side, and a former citizen of Hilham, Overton county, died Sunday morning after an illness of only a week. Mr. Daniels leaves a wife and large family of children dependent upon her for support. Mr. Daniels was a consistent member of the Christian church, and leaves many friends to mourn his untimely end. [Date: 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No. 33, Page 5] DAUGHERTY, COL.: Our county register, Col. Daugherty, died at his home on the 9th and was buried to-day. (Hilham) [Date: 4/18/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 7] DAVID, I. B.: Last Wednesday night Mr. I. B. David, of Prosperity country, quietly passed away. He had lived to a good old age and had made the world better by his being here. . . . [Date: 8/30/1894, Vol. VII, No. 44, Page 2] DAVIS, ALFRED: Alfred Davis, son of A. A. Davis, of Brush Creek, died last Friday morning of pneumonia, and was buried on his place. Mr. Davis was a single man. [Date: 1/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 11, Page 1] DAVIS, ELIJAH GARLAND: Elijah Garland, the two-year-old boy of Lee Davis, who lives two miles north of town, died Tuesday evening from spinal affection. He was a bright little fellow and his parents are deepl grieved at their loss. [Date: 8/18/1898, Vol. XI, No. 46, Page 5] DAVIS, INFANT OF JAMES: NETHERLAND, Oct. 12. -- The eighteen month old baby of James Davis died last Friday with scarlet fever. [Date: 10/14/1897, Vol. X, No. 52, Page 1] DAVIS, JAMES: James Davis, an aged and respected citizen, died at his home two miles north of town, Sunday morning. Mr. Davis has served several terms as constable of this district, and many friends who mourn his loss. [Date: 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 5] DAVIS, M. W.: April 18. -- M. W. Davis, aged 75 years, and Pollie West aged 65 years, of this county died yesterday morning of Lagrippe. Mr. Davis was sick but a few days. Mrs. West has been lingering for some time. (Celina) [Date: 4/30/1896, Vol. IX, No. 28, Page 1] DAVIS, NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Davis, sister of Mr. Lem Fite, and mother of Len F. Davis, died Saturday in Nashville, at the home of her son Len F. Davis. (DeKalb County) [Date: 4/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 7, Page 3] DAWSON, MARY: Miss Mary Dawson, sister of George Dawson, deceased, died last night at 8 o'clock of consumption, at the old place, five miles south of town. (Cumberland County) [Date: 6/6/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 31, Page 4] DAY, JAMES: James Day, an old respected citizen of the First district of White county, died last Sunday, aged 65. He was buried Monday by the Sparta Lodge F. & A. M. (White County) [Date: 4/2/1896, Vol. IX, No. 23, Page 1] DEERING, SALLIE: We regret to learn that Mrs. Sallie Deering, who lives four miles South of Cookeville, is very low and is not expected to live much longer, Mrs. Deering will be 90 years old the 23rd of next month, and is a highly respected old lady whose many friends will regret to learn of her serious illness. [Date: 5/26/1898, Vol. XI, No. 32, Page 5] DEERING, WIFE OF WILLIAM: The wife of William Deering, of Defeated creek, died last Friday night, aged about 43 years. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. (Smith County) [Date: 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 2] DENEV, DAUGHTER OF HARRISON: Laurel Hill Correspondence: We are exceedingly sorry to report the death of the eight year-old daughter of Harrison Denev. She was in the field picking up stalks and burning them when her clothes became ignited and she was burned to death before assistance could reach her (Dekalb County) [Date: 3/5/1896, Vol. IX, No. 19, Page 1] DENNY, AGNES: We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Agnes Denny, which occurred at her home near Buffalo Valley, in this county on last Monday. Mrs. Denny was the wife of John Denny and mother of the Judge T. L. Denny and Silas Denny of Cookeville. She had been in feeble health for some time past, being well advanced in years, but her death came unexpected to her family and friends. Mrs. Denny was a noble hearted, christian woman, having been a consistent and devoted member of the Baptist church all her life. She lived to raise to man and womanhood a large and respectable family of children and drew around her a large and devoted circle of friends who will sadly miss and mourn her loss. To the stricken family and children we extend deepest sympathy and sincerest regrets in this hour of their sore afflictions. [Date: 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 5] DENNY, AGNES: We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Agnes Denny. (Pekin) [Date: 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1] DENNY, TIMOTHY: Timothy Denny, an old and much respected citizen, died at his home last Friday on Indian creek, near Buffalo Valley. He was something over seventy years old and had always been a quiet, industrious citizen, a successful farmer and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was buried last Sunday surrounded by a large circle of relatives and friends. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. [Date: 11/10/1898, Vol. XII, No. 6, Page 5] DENNY, VERNA: Mrs. Verna Denny, of Indian Creek, died last week. She was a good woman and will be sadly missed. (Boma) [Date: 9/26/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 47, Page 1] DENTON, CYNTHIA: The many friends and acquaintances of Miss Cynthia Denton of Cookeville, will be grieved to learn of her death which occurred one day last week. [Date: 2/22/1894, Vol. VII, No. 17, Page 1] DEWEESE, CHARLEY: Charley Deweese, age 17, died last Monday of dropsy. [Date: 3/2/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 9, Page 1] DEWITT, W. P.: Judge W. P. DeWitt, of Chattanooga, died last Saturday. [Date: 4/15/1896, Vol. IX, No. 25, Page 3] DIBRELL, INFANT OF SHERIFF: Sheriff Dibrell and wife suffered the sad bereavement of the death of their little baby boy last Sunday. (White County) [Date: 8/6/1896, Vol. IX, No. 42, Page 1] DIBRELL, MARY E.: Mrs. Mary E. Dibrell, wife of the late Gen. G. G. Dibrell, died at her home in Sparta last Sunday morning. Mrs. Dibrell was a noble woman, a life-long member of the church and an humble devout christian. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. [Date: 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5] DIBRELL, NELL: Little Nell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dibrell, died last Saturday night of pneumonia, aged 18 months. (White County) [Date: 4/22/1897, Vol. X, No. 27, Page 1] DILLARD, MRS. G. D.: Mrs. Dr. G. D. Dillard died at her home in Michigan on August 2, after a short illness. Mrs. Dillard resided at this place for a number of years and has many friends here who will pained to learn of her death. (Dekalb County) [Date: 9/23/1897, Vol. X, No. 49, Page 8] DILLARD, VAN: We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Van Dillard, of Granville. Mr. Dillard was in robust health until about two years ago at which time he was seized with a severe attack of grippe from the effects of which he never recovered, but gradually wasted away until Friday last when he died while visiting in Overton county. Mr. D. was the youngest son of the Rev. John Dillard and a brother of Capt. H. H. Dillard, of this place. He was an intelligent useful christian gentleman and leaves a wife, four children and many friends to mourn his untimely end. The PRESS deeply sympathizes with the grief-stricken family. [Date: 5/31/1894, Vol. VII, No. 31, Page 5] DILLARD, VAN: The remains of Mr. Van Dillard, who died at J. B. Allison's last Saturday, were interred in the Allred grave-yard last Sunday. (Nettle Carrier) [Date: 6/7/1894, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 1] DILLEHAY, LETHIA: Mrs. Lethia, widow of Johnson Dillehay, near Pleasant Shade, died last week and was buried at the old homestead. (Smith County) [Date: 11/22/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 4, Page 6] DILLION, CHILD OF BULLY: A small child of "Bully" Dillion's died one day last week. (Overton County) [Date: 11/18/1897, Vol. XI, No. 5, Page 8] DOAK, WILL: Will Doak, of Lebanon, was drowned while bathing in the Cumberland river late Thursday evening. (DeKalb County) [Date: 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 6] DONALDSON, INFANT OF JOHN: One of the infant sons of John Donaldson died Wednesday morning -- being one of the twins. Mr. Donaldson and family have the sympathy of the community. (White County) [Date: 1/31/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 13, Page 2] DONNELL, JAMES A.: Our whole community was shocked Monday morning on rising to hear that James A. Donnell had died during the latter part of the night. Mr. Donnell was in apparent good health, having attended Sunday school at the Methodist church where he was teacher, and morning and night services at the Cumberland church. (DeKalb County) [Date: 5/2/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 26, Page 6] DORMAN, DAVID: Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Rule of the universe to remove, by death, from our midst our dear brother, David Dorman, which occurred on April 23, 1898, . . . [Date: 6/2/1989, Vol. XI, No. 33, Page 1] DORMAN, DAVID: A Worthy Man Passes Away -- Last Saturday, at 6:30 p. m., the spirit of David Dorman, a well known and honored citizen of this place, passed into eternity. Mr. Dorman had been in precarious health for several months and his demise was not unexpected. Only a few days before the end came he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he never rallied. Mr. Dorman was 64 years of age and a native of Pennsylvania. He been a citizen of Cookeville for about ten years, coming her as an engineer for the N. & K. railroad, which responsible position be filled to the entire satisfaction of the company and public. He was univerally popular, and beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children -- a son and daughter residing in Cookeville, Mr. E. E. Dorman and Mrs. H. T. Rout. He was a member of the M. E. church, and also of the Knights of Pythias and one or two other fraternal orders. His remains were interred in the Cookeville cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, with the K. of P. burial service. [Date: 4/28/1898, Vol. XI, No. 28, Page 5] DORTON, ESTELLE: Died, March 29th, Estelle, infant daughter of George and Mary M. Dorton, after spending the brief period of only nine months upon earth. The sorrowing parents have the sympathies of their friends here and the Father "over there." (Cumberland County) [Date: 4/15/1896, Vol. IX, No. 24, Page 1] DOWELL, GEORGE: We are pained to announce the death of George Dowell which occurred near his home about four miles North of Cookeville last Saturday night. His death was caused by a fall from a mule which ran away with and threw him to the ground on Friday last. Mr. Dowell was a quiet, orderly christian gentleman and leaves a family and numerous relatives and friends to grieve over his sudden and untimely end. The PRESS deeply sympathizes with all, over the sad calamity. [Date: 10/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 50, Page 5] DRAPER, BILLY: Uncle Billy Draper, an old and highly respected citizen of Indian Creek, died at his home at 2 o'clock Saturday morning. (Jackson County) [Date: 5/20/1897, Vol. X, No. 31, Page 1] DUDNEY, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. AMOS: The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dudney died last Thursday. [Date: 9/21/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 38, Page 5] DUDNEY, LUKE: Luke Dudney, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dudney, of the Free State, died Friday. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family. (Gainesboro) [Date: 7/11/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 36, Page 4] DUGGIN, MRS.: Mrs. Dr. Duggin died at home in Doweltown last night and will be buried at Auburn today. We deeply sympathize with the family and sorrowing friends. (Dekalb County) [Date: 1/16/1896, Vol. IX, No. 12, Page 1] DUKE, INFANT OF JAMES: The infant of James Duke and wife died Saturday at the home of J. D. Martin. It was buried the same afternoon in East View Cemetery. (DeKalb County) [Date: 11/15/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page 6] DUKE, INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. W. B.: The infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Duke died Thursday morning. [Date: 11/25/1897, Vol. XI, No. 6, Page 5] DUKE, WILLIAM: Mr. Wm. Duke, an aged citizen, died at his home, near Boma last week, and was buried near here. (Byrne) [Date: 7/15/1897, Vol. X, No. 39, Page 1] DUNBAR, ANNA LAURA: Anna Laura Dunbar, daughter of E. S. and Jennie Dunbar, died Jan. 21, 1895. Aged 2 years, 11 months and 7 days. (Cumberland County) [Date: 1/31/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 13, Page 2] DYER, MARTHA: Mrs. Martha Dyer, who lived near Double Springs, died last Sunday with fever. [Date: 9/21/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 38, Page 5] DYER, SALLIE: Mrs. Sallie Dyer, of the 7th district of this county, widow of the late Carroll Dyer, died at the house of Sam Houston Dyer, on the 27th of July. Mrs. Dyer was about 73 years of age. She had been a consistent member of the christian church for many years, and left a large family of children and grand children, a host of friends to mourn her loss. Peace to her memory. [Date: 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5]
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