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PAGE, ROBERT: Mr. Robert Page, who lived near Weir, this county, died at his home last Saturday of pneumonia. He was buried at home, Eld. L. S. White, of Watertown, conducting the funeral service. One of the largest crowds ever assembled on a funeral occasion was present, attesting the esteem in which he was held in this community. (Wilson County) [Date: 4/9/1896, Vol. IX, No. 24, Page 1] PALMER, BILL: Mr. Bill Palmer died Sunday and was buried here Monday. (DeKalb County) [Date: 9/20/1894, Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 7] PARKER, BETTIE: Mrs. Bettie Parker, wife of Joseph Parker, died in Sparta last Friday morning with consumption. (Sparta) [Date: 4/25/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 25, Page 7] PARKER, DAUGHTER OF POSTMASTER: One of Postmaster Parker's twin girl babies died last Monday. (White County) [Date: 7/8/1897, Vol. X, No. 36, Page 1] PARKINSON, J. T.: There were four deaths in this vicinity on the 1st of May -- one of whom were Mr. J. T. Parkinson formerly of St. Luke, who was a highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife, an aged father and mother and many friends to mourn their loss. (St. Luke) [Date: 5/17/1894, Vol. VII, No. 29, Page 1] PASSONS, DAUGHTER OF MR. & MRS. REVERDY: A horrible accident occurred Saturday in the fatal burning of the little three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reverdy Passons in Sparta. Mrs. Passons went to Maberry & Tompkins store to make some purchases about 11 o'clock, leaving her children in the house playing. It was a short distance to the store from her home, and she little thought of danger. During her absence, which was a very few minutes; a neighbor heard the cries of the children and upon going to the house saw the little girl very much frightened with its clothes being consumed by flames, having been caught in the grate. The alarm was given and many neighbors were summoned, but before the clothes could be stopped from burning, they had been nearly burned off, and the unfortunate child had received terrible inward and surface burns, from which it died at 3 p. m. after much suffering. (White County) [Date: 1/16/1896, Vol. IX, No. 12, Page 1] PASSONS, SALLIE: Mrs. Sallie Passons, wife of R. J. Passons, died at her home in this place last Sunday evening. (White County) [Date: 6/24/1897, Vol. X, No. 36, Page 1] PATTERSON, CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. J. D.: A little year old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Patterson died at their home near Bluhm last Thursday. (Dekalb County) [Date: 2/3/1898, Vol. XI, No. 16, Page 8] PATTON, NANCY JANE: Mrs. Nancy Jane Patton died Saturday, Jan. 4, at the home of her daughter: Mrs. G. W. Weaver, of this place, at the age of 85 years. (Cumberland County) [Date: 1/16/1896, Vol. IX, No. 12, Page 1] PAUL, INFANT OF SCOTT: The infant child of Scoot Paul died Sunday and was buried Monday morning at the family burial ground. (White County) [Date: 4/22/1896, Vol. IX, No. 27, Page 1] PEAK, GEORGE: George Peak, a young man aged 28 years, died on the farm of J. M. Carrick, of pneumonia, Tuesday. (White County) [Date: 3/5/1896, Vol. IX, No. 19, Page 1] PEAK, J. J.: Death of J. J. Peak -- J. J. Peak departed this life at his home near Jeremiah this county on last Sunday morning. The immediate cause of his death was bilious colic. He was seized with the dreadful disease Friday night previous. Drs. J. B. S. Martin, of Cookeville, and Reece, of Oak Hill were summoned to his aid and all that medical skill could do was done, but without avail. Esquire Peek was one of the best men this county has ever produced. . . . He has been a member of the County court for many years and was its Chairman for two consecutive terms a few years ago. He was and has been for many years a warm, devote and energetic member of the M. E. Church, South, and his home was always wide open for its ministers and those who were active in the cause. He was a Master Mason and belonged to Cookeville Lodge and always took a lively interest in its affairs. He was buried on Monday last with Masonic honors by Cookeville and Livingston lodge in the presence of a great throng of his neighbors and friends. He was a valuable man to his family, to his country and to his church, and his death will be greatly regretted wherever he was known, and the people of Putnam will miss his prudent, wise and consistent advice and counsel. He was about 60 years old, and leaves a wife, son and several grandchildren to weep over his sudden and unexpected departure, and their loss God alone in His goodness and mercy can supply. . . . [Date: 12/20/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 8, Page 4] PECOSKY, MIKE: Another miner at Bon Air met with a sudden death last week. Mike Pecosky was overcome with powder smoke and death resulted in a few hours. He failed to fire all his blasts on leaving Friday evening and went back to finish when he was overcome. When found life was not exinct, but he could not be revived. He leaves a wife and two small children. (White County) [Date: 10/20/1898, Vol. XII, No. 3, Page 8] PEDIGO, WIFE OF RICE: The wife of Rice Pedigo, who lived on Flynn's creek, died last Saturday. (Jackson County) [Date: 2/6/1896, Vol. IX, No. 15, Page 5] PEEK, GEORGE: George Peek, a good young man who died near Sparta of pneumonia, was buried in the Brown graveyard the other day, in the presence of a large number of bereaved relatives and sympathizing friends. A minister came up with the corpse and conducted the funeral services, which were very impressive. (Goffton) [Date: 3/12/1896, Vol. IX, No. 20, Page 1] PEEK, J. K.: We are sorry to learn of the death of J. K. Peek, which occurred at his home in the Second district last Tuesday. [Date: 4/22/1897, Vol. X, No. 27, Page 5] PEEK, JAMES: James Peek, who lived four miles east of town, died Saturday of consumption. Mr. Peek was a splendid young man about thirty years old, and a most useful citizen. He was a member of Co. E., N. G. S. T., and his funeral Sunday was attended by a number of the boys in uniform. [Date: 5/16/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 28, Page 5] PEEK, SON OF W. A.: The little son of W. A. Peek who was burned some time ago, died last Friday morning. [Date: 11/9/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 45, Page 1] PEMBERTON, J. D.: J. D. Pemberton a good citizen of the Milton county was shot and killed by H. C. Moore, a prominent citizen of Murfreesboro. Mr. Pemberton was formerly of Stateville country. Mr. Moore is the owner of the pike from Milton to Murfreesboro, and the trouble grew out of some toll matter. (Smith County) [Date: 8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 2] PENFIELD, F. P.: G. C. Stevens was called away very suddenly Saturday morning by a telegram announcing the death of his brother-in-law, F. P. Penfield, at Syracuse, N. Y. (Cumberland County) [Date: 10/17/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 50, Page 1] PERKINS, MRS. HENRY J.: Mrs. Henry J. Perkins died of paralysis at her home near Stonewall on the 5th inst., aged about 70 years. (Smith County) [Date: 3/19/1896, Vol. IX, No. 21, Page 1] PERKINS, W. J.: Death of W. J. Perkins -- It is with much regret we learn of the death of W. J. Perkins, which occurred at his home, one mile from Cookeville, last Monday night at 11 o'clock. Mr. Perkins suffered from Bright's disease for three weeks preceding his death, but he bore it with manly fortitude and christian resignation. He was conscious of his perilous condition and freely expressed himself as being ready for the final ordeal. At one time he said: "Oh, it is a beautiful time for me to die. I have no fears for the future. I am ready to meet God in peace, and dread the sting of death." Mr. Perkins was one of the first men to move into Cookeville after it was located in 1854, and has resided here ever since. He was the second Sheriff of the county and discharged the duties of the office with perfect satisfaction to all. He was a big souled, high minded man, and stood high in the estimation of all who knew him. He was a faithful husband, a considerate father and a staunch, devoted member of the Christian Church for the last twenty-five ears. He was devoted to his family, and they all loved and worshiped him, and are bowed down in sorrow at their irreparable loss. He was nearly 73 years old at the time of his death, having lived a long and useful life, scattering blessing and charity along his pathway. The Press joins in the general sorrow which is felt by all who knew him. His remains were interred at the family burying grounds last Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. [Date: 4/14/1898, Vol. XI, No. 26, Page 1] PERKINS, W. J.: Gone but not Forgotten. The angel of death has again entered our home, and taken our beloved father, W. J. Perkins, away from pain and suffering to peace and joy unspeakable. He was born Dec. 23, 1825, and after nearly seventy-three years of usefulness was taken through the gateway to joy April 11, 1898. He was the father of nine children. . . O. M. D. [Date: 5/26/1898, Vol. XI, No. 32, Page 1] PHILLIPS, INFANT OF ISABELLA: There is an excess of sickness in this section, and there have been five death lately, to wit: John Jones, of an old chronic disease; Tapley Brown, of a cancer; an old man whose name is unknown; a 17-month-old child of Louis Rice, and an infant of Isabella Phillips. [Date: 2/6/1896, Vol. IX, No. 15, Page 5] PHILLIPS, LUM: After an illness of only a few days, Lum Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Phillips, died at his home about five miles from this place, last Thursday evening. (Dekalb County) [Date: 2/3/1898, Vol. XI, No. 16, Page 8] PHY, MOLLIE: D. L. Quarles has returned from Algood Putnam county, where he attended the bedside and last hours of his sister, Mrs. Mollie Phy, who died March 24, of measles. Aged 27 years. (White County) [Date: 4/2/1896, Vol. IX, No. 23, Page 1] PHY, MRS. DOUGLAS: Mrs. Douglas Phy died Saturday night of consumption. She was buried Monday in the Burton grave yard. She was buried Monday in the Burton graveyard. Mrs. Phy was a daughter of Stephen Quarles and had many friends who will be sorry to hear of her death. [Date: 3/26/1896, Vol. IX, No. 22, Page 5] PHY, THOMAS: Thomas Phy, who lived about four miles east of town, died last Sunday. [Date: 8/12/1897, Vol. X, No. 43, Page 5] PIERSON, FRANK: Frank Pierson died at his home in Nashville last Monday at 3:40p.m., after a lingering illness of consumption, surrounded by his family. He was 31 years of age, was a member of the Christian church and the order of Knights of Pythias and was a most genial and pleasant gentleman. He leaves a wife (who is the daughter of T. B. Riles, of Sparta) and two children. (White County) [Date: 1/20/1898, Vol. XI, No. 14, Page 8] PIPPIN, JOE: IN MEMORY. -- A Tribute to the Memory of Joe Pippin by his Teacher. -- Joe had just arrived at his majority being 21 a few days before his death. He was a member of the Christian church, a very exemplary young man. He had been a student in our school for several years past. He was a hard worker and could keep up a full line of different studies. I found him a model student, a good young man being well advanced in his studies. It seemed that he had a fine future before him. He was a favorite with the entire school, I never had occasion to correct him during all of our association as teacher and pupil. His father tells me that Joe never spoke and (sic) unkind word to him or his mother. He died of Typhoid fever, living only one week after his attack. His last words were: "Stand still and see the glory of God." His father and mother are heartbroken by his untimely death, surely a great grief has come to them. . . . His Loving Teacher, S. B. Yeargan [Date: 11/23/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 47, Page 1] PIPPIN, SID: Gainesboro, Nov. 8. -- Today James Keith shot and killed Sid Pippin six miles from this place. The trouble grew out of a family affair. Both of the participants were formerly "blind tiger" men from Putnam County. [Date: 11/10/1898, Vol. XII, No. 6, Page 1] PISTOLE, MRS. HARRISON: Mrs. Harrison Pistole died at her home on Adamson Branch Sunday morning and was buried Monday. She was the daughter of Mrs. John Craddock and a most excellent woman. (Dekalb County) [Date: 4/2/1896, Vol. IX, No. 23, Page 1] PISTOLE, THOMAS: Thos. Pistole, a substantial farmer of the 9th district, dropped dead at his home Tuesday. He was probably the largest man in the county, weighing about 340 pounds. He was about 55 years age. He was 6 1/2 feet tall and measured 62 inches around the waist. There was not a coffin in town large enough so one had to be made. It measured 7 feet long, 34 inches wife and 25 inches deep. [Date: 10/28/1897, Vol. XI, No. 2, Page 1] PITTS, GEORGE: George Pitts, of Hartsaw cove died of consumption Monday. (Overton County) [Date: 1/9/1896, Vol. IX, No. 11, Page 1] POINTER, STEVE: Steve Pointer, of Viola, Tenn., died one day last week, after a brief illness with pneumonia. Mr. Pointer was the oldest son of the late Thomas Pointer of this county, and was a prosperous farmer and highly esteemed citizen. His death will be mourned by a host of friends in this community. [Date: 2/7/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Page 5] POINTER, WIDOW OF THOMAS: The many friends of Mrs. Pointer, widow of the late Thomas Pointer, who was so well known in the upper country, will regret to learn of her death which occurred last Friday at the home of her son-in-law, Will Terry, who lives a few miles north of this place. She was there visiting when she contracted pneumonia resulting in her death. At her advanced age her constitution was not such as to withstand the ravages of the disease. She was one of the pioneer women of this county, and during her long life made many warm friends who mourn her death Her sons and daughters are all grown. Since her husband's death her son-in-law, Burch Dowell, has been living with her on the old homestead. [Date: 2/23/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 8, Page 5] POSTON, MALISSIE: Malissie Poston, of Oak Hill, died a few days ago. (Overton County) [Date: 10/24/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Page 8] POTEET, MRS. PLEAS: Mrs. Pleas Poteet, died at her home one mile south east of town, Tuesday evening. She was a woman of delicate health, and some weeks ago she took the measles from which she never recovered. Mrs. Poteet was a good woman, like by all her neighbors, and her death will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. [Date: 2/21/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 16, Page 5] POTTER, AMANDA: Mrs. Amanda Potter, widow of Rev. Wm. E. Potter, died at her hold home place; now occupied by her son-in-law, Mr. Hillery Speck, last Monday morning. Mrs. Potter had been an invalid for several years and much of the time suffered greatly, but being a devote christian she bore her affliction with patience. (Overton County) [Date: 9/20/1894, Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 6] POTTER, T. B.: We regret to learn that T. B. Potter one of DeKalb county's best citizens, died at him home in Smithville last Friday. Mr. Potter was a public spirited noble man, and his death carries with it a pang of regret wherever he was known. [Date: 12/1/1898, Vol. XII, No. 9, Page 5] POTTER, WILLIAM: 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] POTTS, ANDY: Andy Potts, ex-Sheriff of White county, died last Sunday morning. [Date: 5/19/1898, Vol. XI, No. 31, Page 5] PRESTON, MRS. WM.: Mrs. Wm. Preston died at her home near Alexandria last Tuesday night. (Dekalb County) [Date: 1/9/1896, Vol. IX, No. 11, Page 1] PRICE, GEORGE W. F.: Dr. George W. F. Price, President of the Nashville College for Young Ladies, one of the best known educators in the South, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville last Friday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock. [Date: 4/13/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 15, Page 1] PRITCHETT, BEN: Ben Pritchett died at his fathers home on West Main street yesterday morning at 6 o'clock, after a lingering illness of several months. For a long time he had been in delicate health but he bore his afflictions with manly fortitude till the end when his life quietly passed out like the flame that had no more to feed it. (DeKalb County) [Date: 2/14/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 15, Page 2] PURDOM, BROTHER OF WM.: Wm Purdom was called to Decherd last Saturday by the death of his brother at that place. (White County) [Date: 11/26/1896, Vol. X, No. 6, Page 1] PURDOM, ROBERT MURRAY: In West Sparta, Wednesday night, May 26, Robert Murray, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Purdom, aged 8 months and 21 days. The little one had suffered very greatly for eight weeks with asthma. (White County) [Date: 6/10/1897, Vol. X, No. 34, Page 1] PURDOM, W. M.: W. M. Purdom died at his home in this place last Sunday morning at 2:30 o'clock, after an illness of less than two months, of consumption. (White County) [Date: 1/13/1898, Vol. XI, No. 13, Page 8] PURSELY, GRIFFITH: Died, yesterday morning at 5 o'clock, Griffith Pursely, aged about 15 months. The remains will be taken to Lebanon to-day for interment. The grief stricken parents have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. [Date: 3/17/1898, Vol. XI, No. 22, Page 5] PUTTY, HIGH: High Putty, of this place, died at his home in west side Friday of typhoid fever. Mr. Putty was engineer at the Gregory factory, and was a good, hard working man. [Date: 12/8/1898, Vol. XII, No. 10, Page 8] PUTTY, SAM: Sam Putty, an old and highly respected citizen of Bloomington, died at that place Saturday night. [Date: 5/19/1898, Vol. XI, No. 31, Page 5] PYLE, A. W.: C. H. Pyle was called to Nashville last week by the death of his father, Mr. A. W. Pyle. (Wilson County) [Date: 4/15/1896, Vol. IX, No. 24, Page 1]
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