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GABBERT, DIANAH: Mrs. Dianah Gabbert Dead -- This Venerable Lady Passes Peacefully Away Tuesday Morning -- It is with feeling of sincerest regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Dianah Gabbert, which occurred at her home in Cookeville at 6 o'clock a. m. last Tuesday. She was stricken with paralysis about four days preceding her death. She was about 82 years of age, and she and her husband, Dr. Benjamin Gabbert, was the second family to move into Cookeville after it was established in 1854, where she has lived ever since. Mrs. Gabbert was born in Overton county, Tenn. Her maiden name was Dianah Coffee, a sister of the late Richard F. Coffee, one of the most prominent citizens of that county. . . . [Date: 2/14/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 15, Page 5]

GAINES, FLAVIN: Mr. Flavin Gaines died about ten days ago, also Bice Holloman (col.) (Gainesboro) [Date: 7/9/1896, Vol. IX, No. 38, Page 1]

GALLOWAY, MATT C.: Col. Matt. C. Galloway. Memphis, Feb. 28. -- Col. Matt C. Galloway, the veteran newspaper man and valiant ex-Confederate soldier, died at 11:30 o'clock to-night, aged 78 years. It was the result in the main,of the weight of years. The last editorial work of Col. Galloway was on the Memphis Appeal, some ten years ago, about which time he sold his interest in the Appeal property to a local syndicate for a sum sufficient to maintain himself and wife in comfort. His wife survives him, the couple never having had children, though they adopted a daughter, who is now married. [Date: 3/3/1898, Vol. XI, No. 20, Page 1]

GARDENHIRE, E. L.: Judge E. L. Gardenhire. With extreme regret and personal sorrow we announce the death of Judge E. L. Gardenhire, which occurred at his home near Butler's Landing last Saturday, super induced by extreme old age. The distinguished dead was a native of Overton county, Tenn., born and raised upon a farm, but early in life he became infatuated with the law and applied his great natural faculties to the mastery of the true principles of the same with an assiduity which won for him a name and fame as one of the profoundest lawyers Tennessee has ever produced. For more than fifty years, last past, his name has been a household word in Tennessee. He was not only great as a jurist, but ripe in literature and a profound scholar, endowed with broad intellectual powers not accorded to the average man. . . . He leaves a devoted wife and a long train of lineal descendants, as well as thousands of friends, to cherish eis (sic) memory and protect his name and fame forever. Peace to his ashes, and may his great soul forever rest with Him whom he so much adored. [Date: 4/6/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 14, Page 6]

GARNER, JOHN: John Garner who has been an invalid for two years, died last week and was interred in the family burial ground. (Buffalo Valley) [Date: 8/8/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 40, Page 1]

GARRET, ELIJAH: Elijah Garret, of Windle, died last Saturday. His remains were interred in Pickett county. (Overton County) [Date: 8/6/1896, Vol. IX, No. 42, Page 1]

GAW, MRS. ELIAS: Mrs. Gaw, wife of Elias Gaw, died at her home three miles north-east of Gainesboro last Thursday night after a lingering illness of several weeks. Mrs. Gaw was 86-years old and a highly respected old lady. (Jackson County) [Date: 4/2/1896, Vol. IX, No. 23, Page 1]

GAW, SAM: Sam Gaw committed suicide at the home of Martin Gentry, near Waterloo, last Saturday afternoon, by shooting himself through the body near the heart, with a pistol. He had married the widow of Pale Bockman, who was a daughter of Martin Gentry, and they had separated. He had become very jealous of his wife and on that account she had left him and returned to his father's house. On Thursday before he called at Mr. Gentry's to see and tried to persuade her to live with him but she refused. He then drew a knife and seized her by the hand, kneeling at her feet and said that he wanted her to see how a brave man could die. In the scuffle her hand was slightly cut. In order to get away from him she promised that she would live with him. He then turned her loose but she declined to go with him. He left and went to Kentucky, it is said, but returned Saturday and again went to see her. She refused again to go with him, and he then walked out of the house, drew his pistol and shot himself as above stated. [Date: 7/22/1897, Vol. X, No. 40, Page 5]

GENTRY, MED: Accidentally Killed. Ai, Dec. 6. -- Med Gentry, who lives in DeKalb county, was accidentally killed today by a large saw log rolling over him at his place. He was in the woods loading logs when the one he was working on slipped on the "skids" and running backwards passed over his body. Mr. Gentry was a splendid gentleman and our people are deeply shocked at his sad misforture. [Date: 12/8/1898, Vol. XII, No. 10, Page 1]

GENTRY, MEREDITH: During the extreme cold weather death visited the community and carried away one of its oldest and most respected citizens--Uncle Meredith Gentry. He was born Oct. 2, 1824; died Feb. 8, '98 (transcriber notes: this was in the 1899 paper). He had been a member of the M. E. Church for the past 45 years, a part of which time he served as local and traveling preacher. [Date: 3/2/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 9, Page 1]

GENTRY, MRS. J. C.: Mrs. J. C. Gentry, of Ai, died last Sunday, after a lingering illness with consumption. [Date: 5/2/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 26, Page 5]

GENTRY, WIFE OF J. C.: J. C. Gentry's wife, of Mine Lick, died Sunday morning. She left a husband, eight children and many friends to mourn her loss. (Dyersville) [Date: 5/9/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 27, Page 7]

GIBBINS, EPPS: Mr. Epps Gibbins, of near Hilham, died last Friday, with heart trouble. (Overton County) [Date: 9/12/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 45, Page 1]

GIBBS, WIFE AND BABY OF BENNETT: Last Sunday afternoon a sad scene occurred at the home of Bennett Gibbs, who lives on the south side of the river in the 14th district. His wife had been sick for some time, and her three months old baby had never been robust and healthy. Last week they both began to sink rapidly, and about 2 o'clock the mother passed away, followed an hour later by the little one. (Smith County) [Date: 8/19/1897, Vol. X, No. 44, Page 1]

GILBERT, ANNIE: Little Annie, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gilbert died at their home near Jones Mill Friday, Nov. 5th after a short illness. The little one's remains were tenderly laid away in the family burying ground, Rev. Walkup saying a few consoling Words at the grave. (Dekalb County) [Date: 11/25/1897, Vol. XI, No. 6, Page 8]

GILLEM, L. P.: L. P. Gillem, Sr. -- Accidentally Killed by a Falling Tree. Bloomington. Jan. 30. -- This cammunity (sic) was shocked today by receipt of the news that L. P. Gillem, Sr., living near here, had been killed by a tree falling on him. Mr. Gillem was in the woods cutting down a tree which in some unaccountable manner fell on him. Death resulted almost instantly. Mr. Gillem was a thorough gentleman and has been a prominent citizen wherever he has lived. He was about 65 years of age and leaves a large family--most of whom are grown. Several of his boys are in the army in Manila. Only two or three of the smaller children remain with Mr. Gillem. [Date: 2/2/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 5, Page 1]

GILLEM, SR., L. P.: L. P. Gillem, Sr. Dead -- We are pained to learn of the death of L. P. Gillem, Sr., which occurred at his home Monday afternoon under most unfortunate circumstances as told by our correspondent in another column. Mr. Gillem was formerly a prominent business man at this place, and was a hightoned honest gentleman. His death will be a serious blow to his family, many of the boys being scattered over the county and some in Manila. Mrs. Gillem is almost prostrate with grief. [Date: 2/2/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 5, Page 5]

GILLILAND, S. C.: Mrs. S. C. Gilliland, wife of R. Gilliland, died at her home at Gillaland's Mill on Sunday morning, Oct. 24, 1897, aged about 60 years. (White County) [Date: 11/4/1897, Vol. XI, No. 3, Page 8]

GIMSLEY, IDA: We learn with regret that Miss Ida Gimsley, a former music teacher here, died at Ardmore, I. T., where she had charge of a class in music. [Date: 2/6/1896, Vol. IX, No. 15, Page 5]

GIST, ADENE: Mrs. Adene Gist, wife of W. M. Gist, died on Thursday last, Nov. 25, 1897. She had been sick for some time, and during her illness suffered great pain. She was a daughter of Ben Smith, and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. (White County) [Date: 12/9/1897, Vol. XI, No. 8, Page 8]

GIST, BENJAMIN: Mr. Benjamin Gist died at his home at Doyle Station, Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, 1897, at 3 o'clock, in his sixty-ninth year. His condition had been serious for several weeks. For a year or so his health has been giving away to old age and subsequent infirmities, but the immediate cause of his death was la grippe complicated with lung trouble. (White County) [Date: 2/11/1897, Vol. X, No. 17, Page 1]

GLOVER, INFANT OF NORA: The child of Nora Glover, living on Turkey Creek, died last Saturday night and was buried on Sunday. (Smith County) [Date: 2/7/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Page 2]

GOGGINS, INFANT OF JAMES: The two-year-old child of James Goggins of Monroe, died on the 6th inst. (Overton County) [Date: 7/29/1894, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 3]

GOODBAR, A. J.: Death of Major A. J. Goodbar. Nashville, July 11. -- Major A. J. Goodbar, a well-known citizen of Nashville died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his home, 617 Russell street. He was 73 years old and had been in failing health for some years. Maj. Goodbar was a native of Overton County, where he was born Aug. 26, 1826. For twenty-five years, he was in the retail merchandise business at Dickson. Enlisting in the Confederate army, he was made Colonel of a militia regiment. Later he was connected with the quartermaster's department. [Date: 7/13/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 28, Page 1]

GOODBAR, MAGGIE: Miss Maggie Goodbar, of Memphis, sister of J. M. Goodbar, died Friday last and the remains were brought to McMinnville, her old home, for interment Saturday. Miss Goodbar had many friends in Sparta and White county to whom this item will be sad news. (White County) [Date: 8/15/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 41, Page 1]

GOODBAR, MRS. J. M.: Mrs. J. M. Goodbar died at her home near Lebanon, Dec. 28th after an illness of some days. She was burried (sic) from the Methodist church, Revs. J. T. Curry and W. T. Haggard conducted the services. Mrs. Goodbar was the most excellent woman and was dearly loved by all who knew her. (Wilson County) [Date: 1/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 11, Page 4]

GOODPASTURE, ALVIN BOYD: Little Alvin Boyd Dead -- Alvin Goodpasture, the year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Boyd, died just before noon Saturday. The little fellow had been suffering all summer with stomach trouble, and the physicians were unable to give it relief. The little one was laid to rest in the cemetery Sunday afternoon. The family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. [Date: 10/15/1896, Vol. IX, No. 52, Page 5]

GORDON, ELSIE: Miss Elsie Gordon, daughter of John Gordon, died on Wednesday of last week of consumption. Her remains were taken to Stonewall for interment. [Date: 10/8/1896, Vol. IX, No. 51, Page 5]

GORE, J. E.: Editor J. E. Gore, of the Gainesboro Press, died at the home L. W. Chapin yesterday morning at 2 o'clock. A few months ago Mr. Gore's physicians advised him to retire from active work in the office on account of nervous prostration. He came to Livingston where he battled with his disease until a few days ago when typhoid fever set in, which was the immediate cause of his death. The remains were interred at Paron at 3 p. m. yesterday. He leaves two bright little girls without parental protection; his wife having preceded him only a few months. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved relatives and friends. (Overton County) [Date: 9/23/1897, Vol. X, No. 49, Page 8]

GORE, M. D.: Death of M. D. Gore. - NASHVILLE, Nov. 27. -- M. D. Gore who was employed as a guard at the Centennial, died Thursday at midnight at the City Hospital. He was a Sergeant of the force and served throughout the entire six months of the Exposition. He was about 25 years old, and his home was at Gainesboro, Tenn. About two weeks ago, Mr. Gore was taken ill with fever, from which he never rallied. During the last days of his illness his father was at his bedside. He was one of the most popular men on the guard force and was presented with a gold watch at the close of the Centennial. For some time he was with the State troops at Coal Creek. A brother of his lives here, who was at one time on the police force. During his illness Mr. Gore was under the care of Smiley Lodge No. 90, which organization attended the remains to the train yesterday morning. The burial will take place at his home this afternoon. [Date: 12/2/1897, Vol. XI, No. 7, Page 1]

GORE, MRS. J. E.: Mrs. J. E. Gore Dead -- It is with the most profound sense of sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. J. E. Gore, the wife of our partner, J. E. Gore, of Gainesboro, which occurred last Friday night after a few weeks illness with typhoid fever. Her death has cast a gloom over a host of friends in Cookeville, Livingston, her former home, and Gainesboro. She was one of those few women who are loved, and respected by all -- being a model wife and devoted mother, and above all a christian of the truest type, a devout member of the M. E. Church, South. The few short years of the married life of Mr. and Mrs. Gore have been most happy. Probably a more contented family than they never lived. Two of the sweetest little first girls are left alone in this world to be reared without the tender influence of mother, and what a pang of sorrow must enter the father's breast as he so deeply realizes their sad, sad misfortune. He is almost prostrated with grief at the hand of Providence laid so heavily upon him. Mrs. Gore was the daughter of L. W. Chapin, of Livingston, and about 25 years of age. . . . The remains of Mrs. Gore were interred at Paran, nine miles north of this place, last Sunday. A large number of sorrowing friends and relatives were present to pay their last tribute of respect to this splendid woman. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. Stellar of the M. E. Church, south, of this place, and Hatcher of Oak Hill. The pall bearers were Capt. Walton Smith, Dr. R. L. Duval, Henry Algood, James Noonan, D. H. Morgan and Rutledge Smith. [Date: 10/24/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Page 4]

GOSS, W. A.: This morning Elton Gushee shot and killed instantly killed W. A. Goss, with forty-four caliber Winchester rifle, at his home about seven miles east of here. (Cumberland County) [Date: 8/26/1897, Vol. X, No. 45, Page 1]

GOSSETT, TOM: Tom Gossett died yesterday evening at his home in Liberty. We have none of the particulars of his death, but for several years the dread destroyer, consumption, was eating his life away, and Tom's friends and family knew that at any hour he might pass into that great beyond from whence no one returneth. Tom was a good boy, and leaves many friends who mourn their loss. (DeKalb County) [Date: 5/17/1894, Vol. VII, No. 29, Page 6]

GRACY, C. D.: We are pained to announce the death of C. D. Gracy which occurred at his father-in-laws house in this city on the last Saturday morning of blood poison. On the Sunday preceding he was at the home of Mr. J. C. Kerr in the second story of the building and started down the stairs, missing his step he plunged down the stairs to the bottom or first floor, hurting his knee very badly which finally resulted in death. He leaves a wife and one child (Charley) to grieve over his untimely end. He was buried with Masonic Honors at Salem, on Sunday evening in the presence of a vast concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives, who had assembled to do honor to his memory and assist in the last sad rights. Peace to his memory. [Date: 1/25/1894, Vol. VII, No. 13, Page 5]

GREEN, HARDIN: Hardin Green Killed. Near the bridge across Falling Water in the 2nd district last Saturday evening, Hardin Green was thrown from his horse and fatally wounded. It was a thought that he was running his horse making for Zeb Huddleston's home nearby, to escape the severe storm that passed over this section at that time. A tree was blown across the road near where he was found Sunday morning. It is supposed that the falling of the tree frightened his horse which threw him off. The right side of his skull was fractured and the other side bruised, besides numerous bruises on the body. He could not talk when found. Dr. Chilcutt attended Mr. Green, but the injuries were such that death came Monday. He suffered severe pain. [Date: 8/10/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 32, Page 4]

GREEN, MILLARD F.: Mr. Millard F. Green, of Celina, Clay county, died at his home last Sunday morning of fever. Mr. Green was one of the best known business men of the upper Cumberland section. He has served his county two or three times as county court clerk, and was filling his fourth term as county Trustee at the time of his death. He was well beliked by nearly every one who knew him, and was a general favorite with all who had social or business relations with him. He was open, frank and many at all times, and a most valuable man to his fellow men. The people of Clay will especially miss him, for with them he was most popular. His death is exceedingly regretted not only in Clay but in Overton, Putnam, Pickett, Jackson and others. The bereaved family has the sympathy of a wide circle of friends who most keenly share in their grief and sorrow. [Date: 3/25/1897, Vol. X, No. 23, Page 1]

GREGORY, ROBERT: Robert Gregory, who lived near Dixon Springs, died early last Saturday morning of heart trouble. He was aged about 60 years, and leaves a second wife and several children. He was a highly respected citizen. (Smith County) [Date: 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No. 33, Page 3]

GRESHAM, DOC: Both Killed. Crossville. Aug. 26 -- The news of the death of two well-known citizens, living in a remote part of the county, has been received here. The unfortunate men where Doc Gresham and Wm. Potter. They were both found dead in a well which they were digging. It is supposed that well damp was the cause of their death. The excavation was only about 14 feet deep. [Date: 8/31/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 35, Page 5]

GRIBBLE, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. R. C.: Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Gribble's infant died last Friday night and was buried at Cedar Grove cemetery Saturday afternoon (sic) services being held at the grave by Rev. W. T. Haggard. (Wilson County) [Date: 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 7]

GRIFFITH, ETTA LOUISE: Etta Louise, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Griffith, of Dowelltown, died last Monday and was buried at Salem cemetery yesterday. (DeKalb County) [Date: 10/24/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Page 8]

GRIMSLEY, W. B.: W. B. Grimsley, of Otto, died Tuesday with paralysis. (Overton County) [Date: 4/8/1897, Vol. X, No. 25, Page 1]

GRISSIM, JULIET: A very sad accident occurred near Rome on Tuesday of last week, which terminated fatally on Thursday. Juliet, the little girl of James Grissim, aged three and one-half years, and the baby were left for a few minutes by their mother in an up-stairs room. White the little ones were playing the dress of the girl caught fire from the grate, and when its mother reached it, its clothing was nearly consumed, while its body, arms and face were burned considerably. Physicians were summoned and did all in their power to save the little sufferer, but of no avail. (Smith County) [Date: 11/28/1895, Vol. IX, No. 5, Page 1]

GRIZZLE, BOB: Last Thursday morning, very early Bob Grizzle killed himself on Clear Fork. He had been sick a few days previous but was able to be up, and on the fatal morning he told his mother he did not feel well enough to get up at the regular time but would soon. While the family were doing up the house work, a pistol shot was hear in his room and the family rushed in to see what was the matter and they found a wound just behind the right ear which proved fatal in one hours time. The cause is supposed to have come from some financial troubles in which he had recently been involved. Bob was considered an excellent young man and the community was shocked by the sad news of his death. His remains were buried at Sycamore on the following day. He was a son of Richard Grizzle. (Dekalb County) [Date: 10/8/1896, Vol. IX, No. 51, Page 8]

GROSS, INFANT OF H. L. W: The infant daughter of H. L. W. Gross died recently at Alexandria. (Smith County) [Date: 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 6]

GUILD, WALTER S.: Walter S. Guild, aged 18 years, son of Mrs. Bettie J. Guild, of Gallatin, died last Saturday morning. (Smith County) [Date: 5/31/1894, Vol. VII, No. 31, Page 2]

GWALTNEY, BETSY ANN: Mrs. Betsy Ann Gwaltney, widow of Thomas Gwaltney, deceased, died at her home in Hickman last Thursday, aged about 63 years. (Smith County) [Date: 3/11/1897, Vol. X, No. 21, Page 1]