Wilson County News
(Feb 1880 - Oct 1881 | Feb 1941 - Sep 1941)
SOURCE: Microfilm Roll LEB 105 (Misc. Lebanon Papers)
Wilson County News - Wednesday, February 4, 1880; pg. 1
Tucker's X Roads-
S.E. BELCHER and family moved from this community to Arkadelphia, Ark. recently
Spencer's Creek-
Mr. W.E. GREER has gone to Davidson County where he will remain with his uncle this year.
Mr. Andrew McGREGOR, JR. has gone to Pine Bluff, Ark. where he will make his future home.
Statesville-
Mr. Editor,
I ask a small space in your paper for a few words in memory of Henry D. LESTER who died here recently. After an illness of three weeks he called for Parson JACKSON and other friends to bid him farewell. Parson JACKSON comforted him in his last hours.
Shop Spring-
Mr. Johnnie WILLIAMS died at the residence of Mr. Eli REED in the 21st district last Tuesday.
Mr. J.L. NEWBY and Miss Laura JOHNSON were married at the residence of the latter last Tuesday.
Personal-
Mr. R.C. BONE and family of Alexandria left here for Texas last Monday. They will locate in Gainsville.
Miss Fanie GOLLADAY, daughter of Hon. E.I. GOLLADAY, was reported to be in very critical condition with typhoid fever yesterday evening.
Marriage Licenses-
E.S. PRIEST and Miss Bettie L. WATERS
Charlie F. HARRISON and Fannie H. HARRIS
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, February 18, 1880; pg. 1
Died-
HARRIS - At the residence of her father, B.W. HARRIS, near Bellwood on the 15th inst., Miss Nellie HARRIS of typhoid fever
ESKEW - On the 11th inst. in the 22nd district, Miss Sallie D. ESKEW of consumption. She was the daughter of B.J. ESKEW who died only a short time since. A singular fatality seems to attend this family. Six of them lie buried in a row, all having died of consumption, three of them since last July.
Marriage Licenses-
Charley MABRY and Miss Sallie RUTLEDGE
Richland Valley-
Old man Jessie SULLIVAN died last Monday night. He was eighty odd years old.
Leeville-
Married at the residence of R.P. LANIUS last Wednesday, Sammie SULLIVAN and Nannie JACKSON
Mr. Joseph SMITH, the young man that shot himself at Beckwith last week, was buried at the Leeville cemetery.
Cainsville-
The wife of Charley BAIRD and daughter of William ARNOLD, Esq., died on the 4th inst. of consumption.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, March 3, 1880; pg. 1
County Brevities-
James ROBERTSON, a Wilson County boy about 15 years old who went to Nashville and set in to work for James T. DEMENT a short time ago, was drowned in the backwater near South Front Street last week. He rode a horse into the water and it is supposed the horse became frightened and carried him into deep water. He was the grandson of Col. David K. DONNELL of this county.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, April 28, 1880; pg. 2
Marriage Licenses-
Sam ALLEN to Alice MASSY
Pg. 3 - Spencer's Creek-
Mr. R.R. JARRELL'S little son is dying. Teething is the cause.
Holloway's Store-
Jeptha CLEMMONS is 73 years old and has made 170 panels of fence this Spring. He is a widower - widows and girls will please take notice.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, June 3, 1880; pg. 2
Marriage Licenses-
Sam MARTIN and Dona HEFLIN
Lewis ALLEN and Maria BARBEE
Died-
At her residence on the Murfreesboro Pike 5 miles from Lebanon last Saturday, Mrs. Jane MASSEY
Pg. 3 - Spencer's Creek-
It is reported that James BRADSHAW of the 2nd district is as happy as a big sunflower. It's a boy.
Shop Spring-
Miss Bettie NEWBY died last Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.T. REED last Sunday.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, June 16, 1880; pg. 2
Died-
BROWN - On the 14th inst. in the 3rd district, Mrs. Mary BROWN, wife of Robert BROWN
SCOGGIN - In this city on the 8th inst., Willie JONES, infant son of Mr. J.L. SCOGGIN
LAWRENCE - On the 10th inst. in this city, R.L.C.W. LAWRENCE, son of Mr. and Mrs. John LAWRENCE
Marriage Licenses-
William L. MATHIAS and Miss Mary J. ALEXANDER
J.W. THOMPSON and Miss Elizabeth PATTERSON
J.W. SMITH and Miss Sallie BRENT
J.W. TIPPET and Miss Sarah BROWN
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, August 11, 1880; pg. 2
Suicide-
Last Thursday evening the body of Lewis PARHAM, an old citizen who had resided for 36 years in the 22nd district on Barton's Creek, was found by some of his family hanging by the neck to one of the beams of an old, disused tobacco barn about 80 yards from his residence. [Lengthy article and not all included here]
Died-
CLOYD - In the 1st district on Sunday the 8th, Mr. John CLOYD, aged about 70
WALSH - At his residence near Shop Spring on the 7th, Mr. M.L. WALSH, after a lingering illness. He was buried on Sunday last with Masonic honors. He leaves a wife and five children.
Statesville-
An inquest was held yesterday [Aug. 6] over the body of Maney RYNE who was found dead in Mr. CUNNINGHAM's lot near this place. Upon examination it was found that he came to his death by a knife to the heart. Jonas HOLLOWAY who lives near here has been caught and is now under arrest. [Lengthy article and not all included here]
Shop Spring-
James TRACY died last Sunday
Capt. Fayette WALSH died at his residence in this village last Saturday night. He was buried with Masonic honors on Sunday. His wife and children have our heartfelt sympathies.
Wilson County News - Wednesday, September 29, 1880; pg. 3
Tucker's X Roads-
David SWINDELL, son of Thomas SWINDELL of this district, died last Thursday of scarlet fever. He was about 14 years old.
Shiloh Station-
Mr. John MITCHELL, a young widower of this vicinity, married last Thursday.
Shop Spring-
Mrs. Purnel HEARN left last Monday to make her home in Georgia.
Mr. Ewing COMER and Miss Mary BOSTICK were married last Tuesday evening.
Mr. Pallas YOUNG recently married.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, October 20, 1880; pg. 1
Marriage Licenses-
J.B. REEVES and M.J. JENNINGS
J.L. LANE and Fannie W. JOHNSON
Robert SUMMER and Eb. McCANY
Robie COE and Alice FORBIS
W.A. BOND and S.T. COMER
R.H. PATTERSON and M.A. COMER
A.C. ANDERSON and A.J. CARPENTER
F.L. MARTIN and L.E. BOND
A.L. CHANDLER and I.C. CLEMMONS
Will McCLELLAND and Juila CAB (colored)
Rance FLOYD and Amanda YOUNG (colored)
Pg. 3 - Tucker's X Roads-
The illness of Samuel THOMPSON has assumed a most dangerous form and serious results are constantly expected. There is but little hope for him.
Little Maud, daughter of J.B. CLARK, is in a very precarious condition. She has convulsion, the cause of which is unknown.
Leeville-
Lafayett GRIGG is no longer a citizen of our town but is a citizen of Nashville where he is engaged in business.
Mr. Joe MANNINGS will move to Rutherford County.
James LANIUS has gone to Nashville to live.
Forest Hill (Mon, Oct. 11, 1880)-
Mrs. Annie DAVIS, one of the oldest and best old ladies in our neighborhood, died yesterday. She will be buried today at 10 o'clock.
Gladeville-
Mr. E.H. THORNTON who is our best merchant has purchased a farm in Davidson County where he and his family will remove shortly.
Hunter's Point-
Mr. John TAYLOR's little baby boy died last week. It was sick 8 weeks.
Shop Spring-
Mr. Robert COE and Miss Alice FORBES were married a few days since.
Beckwith-
Mr. William R. DOBSON died at the residence of his son, W.J. DOBSON, on the 11th in his 78th year of carbuncle between his shoulders.
Luther, a little son of John DRENNON, died last week of pneumonia.
Died-
Samuel P. THOMSON on the 17th
A child of Hiram NEAL of the 16th district, on the 13th of diptheria
A child of Thomas SMITH of the 16th district, on the 16th of brain fever
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, November 24, 1880; pg. 2
Marriage Licenses-
J.H. OLDHAM and Mary C. DAVIS
Z.A. WARD and Z.S. PERCEY
Joseph L. PARTLOW and Mary E. SHERRELL
Jesse P. WILLIAMS and Sarah CHAMBERS
J.I.D. HINDS and Baskie LINDSLEY
Boss GILLEM and Mary ARBUCKLE (colored)
Mack SKEEN and Rosetta McKNIGHT (colored)
Henry ODAM and Sarah BRITTON (colored)
Married-
At the residence of the bride's grandfather, Capt. John PALMER, by Elder J.M. KIDWELL on Sunday the 24th, Mr. J.P. WILLIAMS to Miss Sarah CHAMBERS, all of Wilson County
Pg. 3 - Statesville-
Mr. Pete LEWIS, a young man living near this place, is very low with brain disease. No hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Shop Spring-
Our young friends Messrs. S.E. and J.M. DONNELL bade farewell and left on this morning's train for St. Louis where they expect to go into business.
Beckwith-
Mr. James E. MOORE has a fine little son at his house. We do not know whether he will call him Hancock or Wilson.
Mrs. CREEL, wife of W. Whit CREEL, is very low and is thought she will not recover
Mr. B.H. LANE's only child died of diptheria and scarlet fever
Died-
CREEL - At her residence in the 3rd district on the 20th, Mrs. Sallie CREEL, wife of Whit CREEL
YOUNG - In the 25th district on the 20th, Miss Sarah YOUNG, daughter of Esq. William L. YOUNG
ROWE - At her residence on West Main Street in this city on the 21st, Mrs. Martha ROWE, wife of Capt. A.W. ROWE. The funeral services took place on Monday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. A.G. DINWIDDIE.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, September 21, 1881; pg. 2
Death of President GARFIELD-
The sad news of the death of President GARFIELD reached this town by wire yesterday morning. He died at 10:35 Monday night, 79 days after he was shot. The Circuit Court, which was in session, was adjourned and the bells of the churches and the courthouse were tolled for one hour.
Pg. 3 - Died-
JONES - At the residence of Vincent COMPTON in the 5th district on the 19th, Jno. C. JONES, aged about 54 years.
Non-Resident Notice-
J.I. SANDERS vs W.A. BURKE: In this case the death of defendant having been suggessted and admitted and the death of Polly DUNNAWAY having been suggested, and it being further suggested that her children, Sarah J. ANDERSON (who married Pinkney ANDERSON), John W. DUNNAWAY, Thomas J. DUNNAWAY, George W. DUNNAWAY, Josephine DUNNAWAY, and Meekie F. DUNNAWAY are non-residents of the State of Tennessee, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on them. It is therefore ordered that publication be made in the Wilson County News for 4 consecutive weeks commanding them to appear at the next term of Circuit Court in Sept. next and plead answer or demure to plaintiff's action.
Notice-
All persons indebted to the estate of Larry VIVRETT, dec'd., are notified to come forward and settle all claims against same. [signed] Mrs.
E.F. VIVRETT, adm'x.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, October 19, 1881; pg. 1
Died-
Alderman R.L. CARUTHERS, JR. died of paralysis at his residence on West Church Street at 2:45 p.m. yesterday. He was the nephew of Judge Robert L. CARUTHERS, SR. of Lebanon, where he was born, reared and educated. He had attained the age of 42 years. [Lengthy obit]
Notice-
All persons having claims against the estate of James A., John K, and William H. WYNNE, are notified to file them on or before the 15th day of November 1881. [signed James HAMILTON, Trustee]
Pg. 2 - Married-
At the residence of the bride's father, Dr. L.N.M. COOK, on the 12th, Prof. B.M. MACE and Miss Ella COOK. Rev. W.G. DORRIS officiated.
Died-
REED - In the 21st district on the 13th, Mattie, age 8, daughter of Rev. T.J. and Mrs. Lou REED, of diptheria
WALKER - At Mt. Juliet on Sunday the 16th, Mrs. Hannah WALKER, age 72, widow of Samuel WALKER
Marriage Licenses-
B.W. MACE and Ella COOK
J.L. JENNINGS and S.A. KNIGHT
J.W. SULLIVANT and Viola G. ETHERLY
Andrew J. PATTERSON and Ciddie R. PHILLIPS
J.F. DRENNAN and Dovie LEATH
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Wednesday, October 26, 1881; pg. 2
Fatal Accident-
Last Saturday Mr. Robert E. WHITSON and his brother were cutting down a tree which stood in a thicket in the extreme north east corner of this _____ and as the former was getting out of the way of the falling tree his foot hung and he fell. The tree fell on him and inflicted injuries from which he died in an hour at the house of Mr. Lee CARTER, where he was carried.
Seriously Injured-
A 12 or 15 year old son of James BRADSHAW of Big Springs, fell from a tree last Saturday and received injuries which is feared will prove fatal.
A child of William CALHOUN of the 6th district was fatally injured by a trough falling on it one day last week.
Died-
HEARN - In the 16th district on the 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth HEARN, widow of Stephen HEARN, at an advanced age.
Marriage Licenses-
J.D. ARNOLD and Livonia S. ROSS
Gurtry SMITH and Indiana CORAM
Robert BEARD and Charity BROWN (colored)
Richard WEBB and Mary MOTLEY (colored)
Flem HARRIS and Lucy WILLIAMS (colored)
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, February 27, 1941; pg. 1
Died-
Marshall SIMMS, 55 (also stated as age 50) died suddenly Friday afternoon, February 21, about 3:00 while plowing in a field near his home on the Watertown Pike. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Estelle MURRY of near Lebanon, by F.W. MORGAN. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Turner SIMMS; one son, Claude SIMMS; one daughter, Lillian SIMMS; one sister, Mrs. Estelle MURRY; two brothers: Charlie and Will SIMMS, all of Lebanon; one half-sister, Mrs. Jim DAVIS; and two half-brothers: Jim and Mack SIMMS of Nashville. Burial was in the Hearn Hill Cemetery at Watertown with Seagraves and Gill in charge.
Bobbie Joe BRIDGES, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. William BRIDGES, died Wednesday, February 19, at a local hospital. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON at the home of the baby's grandmother, Mrs. Jim STANTON on Rome Pike. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of Ligon & Son.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret Kathleen PRESTON, 18, were conducted at the Prosperity Baptist Church Wednesday by Rev. Fred STROUD of Nashville. Miss PRESTON died Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness. She is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.L. PRESTON of Mt. Juliet; two sisters: Mrs. Inez GRISSOM of Shop Springs and Mrs. Gladys OAKLEY of Nashville; two brothers: Felix and Raymond PRESTON of Lebanon; and her grandmother, Mrs. Media PRESTON, with whom she made her home at Greenwood. Ligon & Son were in charge.
Mrs. Emma Bradley LAWRENCE, 65, a native of Wilson County, died Saturday afternoon at her home on Gallatin Road near Due West Lane. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Russell St. Church of Christ, Nashville, by Rev. S.H. HALL. Surviving are her husband, William S. LAWRENCE; four daughters: Mrs. Mattie B. MYERS, Mrs. C.C. McKELVEY, and Misses Lollie and Roberta LAWRENCE; three sons: Joe, Lloyd and John LAWRENCE, all of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. F.P. PARRISH of Mt. Juliet and 9 grandchildren.
George W. TAYLOR, age 4, and Bertha Nell TAYLOR, age 6, died at the home of their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Claude T. TAYLOR near Tucker's Cross Roads. Bertha Nell died Friday, February 20, and George passed away the preceding week. Both were ill with pneumonia complicated with whooping cough and measles. Funeral services were in the Bethlehem Church and burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery. They are survived by their parents; one sister, Dovia; and three brothers: Callie, Oscar and A.C. Ligon & Son were in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 3 - Marriage Licenses-
Feb. 12 - Willie UHLES of Hickman & Mrs. Willie J. MAXWELL of Buffalo Valley
Feb. 12 - Horace PATTON of Lebanon & Hattie James STROUGHTER of Lebanon
Feb. 15 - Tom BOWEN of Lebanon & Marian SCOTT of Lebanon
Feb. 15 - Hampton BOLTON of Lebanon & Annie Isaac JAMES of Lebanon
Feb. 16 - Clarence BURGE of Lebanon & Alberta LOOK of Lebanon
(No date) - Edgar Harold BULLARD of Castalian Springs & Willie Delle BURGESS of Clarksville
Card of Thanks-
We wish to thank our many friends, neighbors and loved ones for their kind deeds in the passing of our dear brother and son, Neal. Also to the doctors and nurses of McFarland Hospital. [signed] The MORGAN family - Leeville, TN
Pg. 4 - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lee DAVIS were honored at a miscellaneous shower given Thursday, Feb. 13, at the home of Roy McGEE who was assisted by Mrs. John D. WORLEY. Mrs. DAVIS was the former Miss Agnes McGEE, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Roy McGEE.
Personals-
Roy UPTON of Detroit, Michigan, Miss Loula UPTON of Birmingham, Alabama, and Julia UPTON of Columbus, Mississippi, were called here last week by the death of their father, E.B. UPTON. They also visited with their mother on E. Main St.
Mrs. N.G. ROBERTSON, Mr. & Mrs. John Fite ROBERTSON, JR. of Sarasota, Florida, and Nathan TURNER of Tampa, Florida have returned to Florida after spending several days here. They came to Lebanon to accompany the body of N.G. ROBERTSON who was buried at Lebanon Cemetery Friday following his death at Sarasota last week.
Pg. 5 - Watertown-
Mrs. John BASS, aged 70, died at her home at 7 p.m. Saturday night. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 23, with burial at Hearn Hill Cemetery. Mrs. BASS is survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Ernest RAIKES and Mrs. Earl SULLINS; and 6 grandchildren: Mrs. Robert GILLEN, Glen JACOBS, Dallas MOSER, Jean & Jan SULLINS, and Edward RAIKES.
Pg. 7 - Legal Notices-
Notice to Creditors: The estate of George S. GOLLADAY, dec'd. [signed] Mrs. Jean Rucker GOLLADAY, executrix
Notice to Creditors: The estate of William Carroll SANDERS, dec'd. [signed] L.C. CUNIFF, Administrator
Pg. 8 - Statesville-
Mr. Lester D. PENUEL of Memphis and his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie PENUEL of Mt. Juliet, visited his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Homer PENUEL Saturday night. They also visited Mr. & Mrs. Hayden
PENUEL.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, March 6, 1941; pg. 1
Robert Lee CRISWELL, 37, died at a local hospital Thursday, February 27, shortly after allegedly drinking acid at his home on Faulkner Street. CRISWELL was employed by Hugh CHENAULT, a local contractor. Mrs. CRISWELL called a neighbor who carried him to a hospital where he died in less than an hour. Funeral services were conducted at Barton Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON officiating. Burial was in Barton Creek Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae Tomlinson CRISWELL; his mother, Mrs. Lula Johnson CRISWELL; and three children (not named), all of Lebanon. Ligon & Son were in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 2 - Marriage Licenses-
Feb 22 - Oliver THOMAS of Nashville and Ludye OWEN of Murfreesboro
Feb 22 - Cleveland STEWART and Lois MITCHELL, both of Lebanon
Feb. 22 - Carl BROWN and Delores MILLER, both of Murfreesboro
Feb. 22 - Ernest WATSON and Ethel TODD, both of Murfreesboro
Feb. 22 - Floyd N. NORTH and Alice E. HUBBARD, both of Lebanon
Pg. 3 - Pioneer Days
Wilson County was carved from Sumner County and named for David WILSON. The first settlement was made at Drake's Lick on Spencer Lick Creek near Cumberland River, 2 1/2 miles northwest of the present site of La Guardo, in 1797 by William McCLAIN and John FOSTER. Historians have differed as to the date and site of this first settlement, varying in dates ranging from 1790-1799, however, after careful research we are convinced that the date and site above quoted are correct as they are identical with those Dr. ANDERSON, author of "The Late George DONNELL", in which he quotes Mrs. McCLAIN, wife of the first settler, as the authority. In 1799 John FOSTER, William DONNELL, and Alexander BURKLEY made a settlement on Spring Creek several miles southwest of Lebanon. In the same year the county was organized at the home of John HARPOLE, where the first "county court" was held. About the same time other settlements were made in other sections of the county. The first white settlers of our county were nearly all pure Anglo-Saxon and Scotch-Irish, whose ancestors came over to Virginia and North Carolina in the time of Charles the Second and Cromwell and subsequently after the battle of Culloden in 1745. Lebanon, the county seat, was founded in 1802. Neddie JACOBS was the first settler. The first town lots of the present Lebanon were sold at auction. Among the purchasers were William BLOODWORTH, James PEACOCK, John WRIGHT, Edward MITCHELL, M. STEWART, William CRABTREE, William TRIGG, Sam HARPOLE, William GRAY, John IRVIN, J. PROVIDENCE, Peter RULE, John IMPSON, William ALLEN, and others. Tombstones marking the graves of several of the first settlers may be found near Double Island on the Cumberland River. This old cemetery marks the site where the first "camp meeting" was held in Wilson County, previous to the erection of a church of any denomination.
Pg. 5 - Watertown-
Charles ATKINS died Sunday midnight, after an illness of several days. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. March 3, with burial at Hearn Hill Cemetery. Mr. ATKINS is survived by his wife, Mrs. Osie ATKINS; one daughter, Miss Louise ATKINS of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. HUGHES of St. Louis, Missouri.
Pg. 6 - Statesville-
Funeral services were held at Statesville Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, February 26, for Mrs. Etna RUCKER. Bro. McADOO officiated. Burial followed at the cemetery on Harden Road. Mrs. RUCKER would have been 82 years old on March 5. She is survived by three children: Mrs. Jim TARPLEY of Statesville, Miss Mamie RUCKER of Nashville, and Vernon RUCKER of Alexandria; also several grandchildren.
Miss Lucille TALLEY spent a few days recently with her cousin, Mrs. Lowell BOGLE. She plans to leave soon for Texas where she will make her home with her uncle.
Pg. 8 - Saulsbury-
Funeral services for Nancy Elizabeth BOYKIN, 5 month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jack BOYKIN of Lebanon, were conducted by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON, pastor of the Barton Creek Baptist Church, at the home of her parents on S. College Street Thursday afternoon, February 27. She died of pneumonia and is survived by her parents; three sisters: Mildred Louise, Vera Mae, and Billy Sue; and one brother, Bobby Jack. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Annie Betty MAJOR, 87, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock from burns received when she fell in the open grate at the home of her son, Rossie MAJOR. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at Spring Creek Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her son and two daughters: Mrs. Josie WOMACK and Mrs. Clarence DeMOSS of Nashville.
Mrs. Lucille EASON, 84, died Friday, February 28, at the Wilson county home. A prayer service was conducted Saturday afternoon at the Lebanon cemetery by Rev. J.O. WALKER of Centerville. She is survived by one brother, J.T. EASON, and two sisters (not named). Ligon & Son Funeral Home was in charge.
Winkett T. ROBINSON, 84, Wilson County farmer, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.R. HOBBS, on Murfreesboro Pike Saturday morning. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON at Mrs. Hobbs' home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dela Talley ROBINSON; three daughters: Mrs. J.T. HOBBS, Mrs. Annie MASSEY and Mrs. Ada WOODALL, all of Lebanon; one brother, Amzi ROBINSON of Norene; 33 grandchildren and 68 great-grandchildren. Ligon & Son were in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, March 13, 1941; pg. 1
Ernest APPLE, a Lebanon textile worker, was fatally shot on Highway 70. L. D. WEST, 60, operator of the Light House Inn, a tavern on Hwy. 70, is alleged to have shot APPLE after a scuffle. Funeral services were conducted at the Lebanon Baptist Church Sunday afternoon by Rev. C.H. WARREN, pastor. APPLE is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. B.B. APPLE; one brother, Bethel APPLE, JR.; and two sisters: Miss Ala Lee APPLE and Mrs. Skeliar DEDMON. Ligon and Son were in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Margaret Jackson ROGERS of Beaumont, Texas, a native of Tennessee, died March 4 at her home after a year's illness. Funeral services were conducted March 5 by Rev. George T. CAMERON of Beaumont. For the past 6 years Mrs. ROGERS had lived in Beaumont with her mother, Mrs. Mollie JACKSON, and her two sisters: Mrs. Jane COILE and Mrs. Louise OYDEN, who survive her.
Mrs. Masinda SLOAN, 65, died of a heart attack Sunday morning at her home near Bellwood after an illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.M. ZARECOR Monday at her home. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, J.M. SLOAN; 3 daughters: Misses Jane and Purvis SLOAN and Mrs. T.D. DAVENPORT; three sons: Bill, Len, and Moody SLOAN, all of near Lebanon. Seagraves & Gill were in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth JOLLY, 83, formerly of Wilson County, were conducted Sunday afternoon at Ligon's Funeral Home by Rev. J.E. WOLFE of Nashville Pike. Mrs. JOLLY died Saturday in Nashville where she has made her home for some time. Burial was in the family cemetery on Hunters Point Pike. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sophia RIGGAN and one niece, Mrs. Jim JACKSON.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mallie Smith WRIGHT, 70, were conducted Sunday afternoon by Elder Drake MACON at Leeville Methodist Church. Mrs. WRIGHT is survived by her husband, T.G. WRIGHT; one son, Ben WRIGHT; one daughter, Mrs. Oscar LANNIS, all of Martha; two brothers: Wade SMITH of Mt. Juliet and Terry SMITH of Nashvuille; three sisters: Mrs. Effie Braggarly of Mt. Juliet, Mrs. Ala HAMBLIN of Hermitage, and Mrs. Bean SMITH of Nashville; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Leeville Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Funeral services for G.J. EVERTSON, 83, will be conducted today at 10:30 a.m. at his home on Nashville Pike by Dr. D.M. HARRISON, pastor of the Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Mr. EVERSTON died of a heart attack near his home. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sam COOK of Lebanon and two sons: John EVERSTON of Norman, Oklahoma and George EVERSTON of Houston, Texas, who is now stationed at the Canal Zone. Seagraves & Gill are in charge.
Mrs. Amanda CLEMMONS, 84, died at her home on the Murfreesboro Pike Tuesday morning. The funeral was conducted at the Rocky Valley Baptist Church Wednesday by Rev. Hall GRIMES and Rev. Fred MORGAN. Burial was in the Rocky Valley Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ridley BAIRD and three sons: Henry, Marcus and Clarence CLEMMONS. Ligon & Son were in charge of arrangements.
Eli ALLEN, 73, father of Grayson C. ALLEN of Lebanon, died last week of pneumonia at his home in Hazard, Ky. Besides his son in Lebanon, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margarette ALLEN; two sons: Victor ALLEN of Hazard and K.O, ALLEN of Elizabethton, Tennessee; and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. HUFF of Hazard.
Pg. 3 - Marriage Licenses-
Feb. 28 - James Richard GRIFFIN & Jessie Earline THOMPSON, both of Lebanon
March 1 - Christopher Columbus COOPER of Shop Springs & Della Frances PARKER of Crossville
Thomas HALE & Kate ANDERSON, both of Lebanon
Hollis BOLIN & Rosie SHELTON, both of Nashville
James Raymond SUDBURY of Chattanooga & Mary Lou BOWDION of Nashville
March 2- James Leonard HARRISON & Annie Mai MANGRUM, both of Nashville
March 3 - Arthur Travis STRICKLAND of Mt. Juliet and Lila Bell THOMPSON of Nashville
March 6 - Nuby GRAY of Martha & Ella Louise STRICKLAND of Mt. Juliet
Pg. 5 - Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. J.H. TYRONE and family have moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas where Mr. TYRONE has been transferred by the Armstrong Candy Co. with whom he is employed.
Pg. 6 - Linwood-
Mr. & Mrs. Claud DAVIS are the parents of a baby girl born recently.
Fellowship-
Mrs. Donia MYERS celebrated her 72nd birthday last Tuesday.
Pg. 7 - Mount Juliet-
Mrs. Mary BASS, 81, after being an invalid for about 40 years, died at the home of her son, Grady BASS, Wednesday, March 5 at 2:30 p.m. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. J.E. WOLFE, Rev. B.B. POWERS, and Elder R.V. CAWTHON. Burial was in the family cemetery. Mrs. BASS is survived by son Grady and two daughters: Mrs. Nellie WALLER of Nashville and Mrs. Mark GARRETT. McMillan and Hibbett were in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, March 20, 1941; pg. 1
Hugh Porter HAMLIN, 50, died at his home on N. Hatton on Tuesday after an illness of several weeks. A prayer service was conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Dean STROUD, pastor of the Methodist Church and Rev. W.M. ZARECOR, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at the Liberty Church in Carroll County Thursday afternoon at 1:00. Mr. HAMLIN was connected with Standard Oil Company for 17 years in McKenzie, Huntington, and Jackson. He came to Lebanon 4 years ago when he became manager of the Cumberland Valley Cheese Company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Debbie Milum HAMLIN; one son, Gabriel HAMLIN; three brothers: Jesse, Bob and Wade GABRIEL of West Tennessee; six sisters: Mrs. Math JOYNER, Mrs. Lucy JOYNER, Mrs. C.B. SMITH, Mrs. Gardner CARROLL, and Misses Minnie and Grace HAMLIN. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. Ligon & Son was in charge of arrangements.
Andrew Lafayette CLARK, 86, died at his home on Cainsville Road Saturday after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at his home by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, pastor of the Lebanon Church of Christ, and Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON, pastor of Barton Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Arnold CLARK; three sons: Gray, Coble, and Adolphus CLARK, all of Lebanon.
Funeral services for J.A. JOHNSON, 91, were conducted Monday morning at Goodhope Methodist Church by Rev. W.W. HOOPER, pastor, and Rev. W.P. GEORGE. Mr. JOHNSON died in Louisville, Ky. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Callie BARROW, after an illness of pneumonia. He is survived by nine children: Mrs. Bob FLOYD, Mrs. Charlie BLYE, Mrs. Leslie WOODSON, and J.A. JOHNSON, JR., all of Louisville, John Haffner of Nashville, and W.B., W.C., and M.A. JOHNSON of Lebanon; 29 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Commerce Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Willard MARTIN, 23, were conducted Sunday afternoon at his home in Lebanon by Rev. Carter JOHNSON. Mr. MARTIN died at his home Saturday after an illness of three years. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Moncie Ellen Carr MARTIN; six sisters: Mrs. Alta BREWINGTON, Mrs. John WOODALL, Mrs. Clovis REECE, Misses Cloie Nell, Frances, and Claudie Mai MARTIN; three brothers: Howard, Dow Neal, and Johnny V. MARTIN; and his grandmother, Mrs. Mallie CARR of Cookeville.
James Houston RAGLAND, 71, died in a local hospital Wednesday morning at 1:30 after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be conducted today at the Barton Creek Church by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, pastor of the Lebanon Church of Christ, and Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON, pastor of Barton Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ross McCARTNEY of Lebanon; one son, R.W. RAGLAND of San Bardino, California; one brother, R.E. RAGLAND of Bearstown, Illinois; and 3 grandchildren of San Bardino. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
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Local people will regret to hear of the death of Maxie GEORGE, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tom GEORGE of near Norene. He passed away Thursday night, March 13. Funeral services were at the Presbyterian Church at Statesville at 1:00, March 14, conducted by Rev. Fred MORGAN. Burial was at the Jennings Cemetery. He is survived by his parents; two brothers: Claude and Milton; and one sister, Mrs. Dan BLYTHE.
Mrs. Malcolm STROUD and baby, Francine, are spending a few days with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Webster LEWIS. Mrs. LEWIS continues to be ill.
Kenneth Earl STROUD spent Sunday with grandmother, (Aunt) Ellen GRIFFIN whose condition is slowly improving.
Pg. 5 - Watertown-
R. Purnel PATTERSON, aged 74 years, died at his home in Cherry Valley in the early hours of Sunday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1:30 p.m. Monday by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON of Round Lick Baptist Church, with burial at Jones Cemetery. Mr. PATTERSON is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Osborne PATTERSON; and one sister, Mrs. Happy COLEMAN of Statesville.
Mrs. Nannie Trail PHILLIPS, aged 75 years, died at McMinnville Hospital on March 14. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ in Watertown at 11:00 Saturday morning. Mrs. PHILLIPS is survived by one brother and two sisters. (not named)
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, March 27, 1941; pg. 1
Funeral services for Wheeler BEASLEY, 71, prominent Nashville businessman and former resident of Lebanon, were conducted Saturday morning at the Church of Christ by Elder A.C. PULLIAS of Nashville. Mr. BEASLEY died of a heart attack at his home in Nashville Thursday after an illness of three weeks. He was associated in business with the Union Stockyards of Nashville. He is survived by his wife, Ciddie Carol Hearn BEASLEY of Nashville; four sons: Malcolm and Dave BEASLEY of Nashville, Micken BEASLEY of Miami, Florida, and Albert BEASLEY of Ft. Worth, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Grace FAUGHT of Houma, Louisana; one sister, Mrs. Della JACKSON of Lebanon; and one brother, Alf BEASLEY of Lebanon. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs. Maud Johnson PALMER, 60, were conducted at the Church of Christ Monday afternoon by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, assisted by Rev. Dean STROUD. Mrs. PALMER, sister of the late Herschal JOHNSON, died at a local hospital Sunday morning after suffering a stroke at prayer meeting 10 days ago. She is survived by her husband, Jack PALMER, SR.; two daughters: Miss Sara Earl JOHNSON of Lebanon and Mrs. Clay COUCH of Miami, Florida; one son, Jack Jr. of Lebanon; and one sister, Mrs. Maurine Johnson LACY of Birmingham. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of Ligon & Son.
Robert Lafayette SMITH, 81, died at the home of his son, John Bell SMITH of Jefferson Springs. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Barton Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON, pastor, and Rev. Dean STROUD, pastor of the Lebanon Methodist Church. He is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Andrew HOBBS and Mrs. Betty MULLINS of Lebanon, and Mrs. W.K. WAIR of Abilene, Texas; four sons: Eugene SMITH of Lebanon, Bill SMITH of Abilene, John Bell SMITH of Jefferson Springs, and Lafayette SMITH of Fayetteville; one sister and one brother (not named). Burial was in the Barton Creek Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements
Ruth WATKINS, 8 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert WATKINS of Hunter's Point and a student at Conway School, died at her home Monday morning at 3:00 of pneumonia complicated with measles and whooping cough. A prayer service was conducted at the home by Jessie WATKINS, an uncle. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers: Oscar and Bobby WATKINS of Lebanon and Chester WATKINS of Panama Canal; and her grandmother, Mrs. Sallie WATKINS of Lebanon. Burial was in the family cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 3 - Marriage Licenses-
March 8 - Harry Lee WARREN of Mt. Juliet & Lois BROWN of Goodlettsville
March 15 - Joseph Albert JONES of Mt. Juliet & Helen Estell SULLIVAN of Martha
March 15 - Jessie Neal WINFREE & Margaret EASTES, both of Watertown
Fellowship-
Mrs. Vale WILLIAMS of Nashville was buried yesterday.
Pg. 5 - Wheels of Time-History in Wilson County & Thereabouts-
Recent requests have come in for information on the following:
1. John ALEXANDER and his wife, Mary MILLER, who were from Maryland and settled in Wilson County in the
early 1800's.
2. Isaiah PASCAL who married Agnes FREEMAN
3. Marriage date of Henry FREEMAN and Delilah GREEN
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, April 17, 1941; pg. 1
Cecil L. WALKER, 26, died at a Nashville hospital Thursday night following an illness of pneumonia and other complications. Funeral services were conducted at the Ligon Funeral Home Saturday morning by Rev. Dean STROUD. Mr. WALKER is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nell Wheeling WALKER; two children: Mary Janette and Cecil Lamar WALKER of Camden, formerly of Old Hickory; three brothers: Ray and James WALKER of Lebanon, and Fred WALKER of Detroit; two sisters: Mrs. Gordon BATES and Miss Rube WALKER of Lebanon. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Pg. 2 - Pleasant Grove-
Miss Mamie SHARP and Noah JOHNSON were married Saturday night.
Friends and neighbors deeply regret the death of Mrs. Russell JACKSON who died suddenly Saturday night.
Pg. 4 - Society-
Mr. J.W. POWELL of Mt. Juliet announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Helen BLAND, to Robert L. MARTIN, son of Mr. & Mrs. W.L. MARTIN of Gladeville. The wedding took place in the study of the officiating minister, Rev. Luther Joe THOMPSON of Watertown. The only attendants were Miss Marguerite MARTIN, sister of the groom, and James William FOSTER, both of Gladeville.
Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan WALKER are the proud parents of a baby boy, Nathan Glenn, born Monday morning at their home on Hunter's Point Pike.
John H. SHANNON, 79, died at his home in Bellwood Tuesday at noon after having been confined to his bed for 16 months. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:00 at his home by Rev. Hall GRIMES. Mr. SHANNON is survived by two daughters: Miss Johnnie SHANNON of Bellwood and Mrs. Rhoda STEED of Detroit; and one son, Grover SHANNON of Detroit. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Seagraves & Gill will be in charge.
Pg. 5 - Watertown-
Josiah PHILLIPS, 71 years old, died Sunday, April 13th, at his home on Main Street. He was born November 1, 1869, the son of Hardin and Lizzie Pendleton PHILLIPS. For over 40 years he was a member of the Church of Christ and was also a member of the I.O.O.F. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy Johnson PHILLIPS; and one son, John D. PHILLIPS. Services were held at the First Baptist Church at 2:00 Monday with burial at Hearn Hill Cemetery.
Robert Johnson ALEXANDER, 44, died at his home on S. Maple Street Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3:00 at his home by Elder C.L. OVERTURF. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Todd ALEXANDER; and one brother, Will ALEXANDER. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Ligon & Son are in charge of arrangements.
Mary Frances FITTS, 18, died at her home on East High Street Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at the home by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Allie LOWHORNE; and 7 brothers and sisters (not named). Burial will be in the Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
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Mrs. Cleary WEBSTER, 76, died at the home of her son, I.G. WEBSTER of Nashville, Wednesday, April 9, after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.D. ROBINSON at the Cedar Creek Church Thursday morning. She is survived by five sons: Joe, Olie, and Herman WEBSTER of Lebanon, I.G. WEBSTER of Nashville, and Osborne WEBSTER of Illinois; three daughters: Mrs. Kate TOMLINSON of Lebanon, Mrs. Sidney HAGAR of Pennsylvania, and Miss Bessie WEBSTER of Chicago; four sisters (not named); and 16 grandchildren. Burial was in the Jackson Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Statesville-
Funeral services for "Aunt" Happy Patterson COLEMAN were held Sunday, April 6, at the home of a cousin, Roscoe PATTERSON. Rev. Fred MORGAN conducted the services. Burial was in the family graveyard. Mrs. COLEMAN was 77 years old and was survived by several cousins. She had made her home for the last few years with Roscoe PATTERSON and Miss Birdie PATTERSON on Greenvale Road.
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Dr. W.R. WINTER, 73, prominent Wilson County physician for many years, died Friday night in a local hospital after suffering a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted at his home on Nashville Pike Saturday afternoon by Rev. J.E. WOLFE. Dr. WINTER is survived by his wife (not named); two sons: Albert WINTER of Lebanon and Thomas WINTER of Detroit; one grandson, Roper WINTER. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Sam D. HUFFMAN, 47, died at a local hospital Sunday afternoon at 5:00 following an operation. Funeral services were conducted at his home on Castle Heights Avenue Monday afternoon by Rev. C.H. WARREN and Elder C.L. OVERTURF. Mr. HUFFMAN was a Lebanon pool room operator. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Bell Turney HUFFMAN; his mother, Mrs. John YOUNG of Watertown; one sister, Mrs. Charlie Murphy of White's Creek, Tennessee; and three nephews: Malcolm, Harry, and Herbert of White's Creek. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Pearl Guill WILLIS, 70, died at his home near La Guardo Sunday after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in La Guardo on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. W.M. ZARECOR. Mr. WILLIS is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Lon STEWART and Mrs. Elmer NORTHERN of Detroit; two sons: Jarman and Fakes WILLIS of La Guardo; one sister, Mrs. Joe HUNT of Mt. Juliet; four brothers: Tom, Charlie, and Bob WILLIS of Mt. Juliet, and Harve WILLIS of Goodlettsville; and 4 grandchildren. Burial was in the La Guardo Cemetery. Ligon & Son were in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, April 24, 1941; pg. 1
John Thomas LOUDERMILK, 44, of Lebanon, died at a local hospital Saturday of pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. G.L. LOUDERMILK. Mr. LOUDERMILK was employed for several years as section foreman at Mt. Juliet for Tennessee Central Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Geneva Ray LOUDERMILK; 10 children: Billy, Mary, Geneva, Juanita, Glenn, Jimmy, Kathleen, Lillie Mai, Johnnie, and Thomas LOUDERMILK; eight brothers and sisters (not named). Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Pg. 3 - History of Statesville-
The second oldest town in Wilson County is Statesville, a village of about 200 inhabitants. It is situated on Smith Fork Creek in the 15th district 18 miles southeast of Lebanon and 6 miles south of Watertown. The town was established with 19 town lots on the lands of William BUMPASS in 1812. It was first named Maryville in honor of Mrs. Mary BUMPASS. When they applied for a post office over 100 years ago, they discovered there was a town in east Tennessee by that name so to get a post office, its name was changed to Statesville in honor of Statesville, N.C. A number of its settlers were from that vicinity, others from South-Boston, Lynchburg, and Halifax, Virginia; some from Rockingham County and other parts of Virginia. Statesville was once incorporated before the name was changed and Tommie PATTON, father of Fate PATTON, was mayor. The post office was run by R.P. PATTERSON, Aubry L. JENNINGS, Sam ARMSTRONG, Georgia M. PATTON and since 1933 by Frank JENNINGS. The rural route was started about 1905 and was run by Wiley JENNINGS, Ballard DONNELL, Delta FORD, Homer JENNINGS, and now by Theodore ARMSTRONG. Some of the first settlers on Smith Fork and Statesville were Dennis KELLEY, John ADAMS, John ARMSTRONG, Isaac WITHERSPOON, John ALLEN, James McADOO, Abner & Thomas BONE, George SMITH, James JOHNSON, John WARD, Solomon GEORGE, Thomas WORD, James AYERS, and others. Most of the pioneers of 1797 to 1812 today have descendants living at or in the vicinity of Statesville. The first house built was located south of the Town Spring and is within the walls of the old Boyd Hotel. This is where William and Mary BUMPASS lived. The first store in the vicinity of Statesville was located where the Smith Fork Baptist Church now stands and was owned by George HODGE about 1802. The merchandise was bought from further east by pack horses and mules. Salt sold from $8-$10 a bushel and nails at $.25 a pound. There was once a 2-story apartment owned by John JEWELL located where the club house now stands. "Uncle Buddy" JENNINGS owned a store in what is now J.C. LESTER's yard. The merchants in 1886 were J.R. HALE, J.M. JENNINGS & Bros. and A.L. JENNINGS. The "Tennessee Gazeteer" published in 1834 mentions the fact that 1/4 of the cotton mills in the state were located at Statesville. Monroe JENNINGS was a wood workman and made wagons and coffins. The first water-powered corn mill was erected on Smith Fork by John T. HAYES about 1804; a few years later one by Ezekiel PATTERSON was erected one mile east of Statesville, and another about 1850 by John PATTERSON 1/4 mile east of Statesville. The blacksmiths were Jack BASCALL, Tom JOHNSON, Arch PEW, S.T. MOODY, J.W. ARMSTRONG, and Brittain HALE. The present blacksmith, Ulysses ARMSTRONG, began his work 53 years ago with Wes ARMSTRONG who had been in business 30 years. A tan yard was owned by John Ivy REEVES and Dan BOYD. It burned about 56 years ago. The switchboard was first installed in 1914 at the present home of Miss Sallie JENNINGS and was run by Mrs. Gushion BARBEE. The first telephone in Statesville was owned by Wes ARMSTRONG and was on the Watertown exchange. (to be cont.)
Pg. 4- Personals-
Col. H.L. ARMSTRONG and Foster WARREN were among the Lebanonites who attended the funeral service for Dr. R.B. GASTON at Gastonburg, Alabama last Friday.
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Mrs. Euritha Saphronia HALL, 77, died Saturday morning at her home in Old Hickory after an illness of 5 months. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Old Hickory Church of Christ by Elder H.W. RYE, assisted by Elder Willard COLLINS. She is survived by 6 children: Mrs. Cora HUDDLESTON of Norene, Mrs. Dewey HARRIS of Gladeville, Martha, Maybell, and Spencer HALL of Old Hickory, and Albert HALL of Knoxville; one step-son, George HALL of Lascassas; four sisters (only 3 named): Mrs. Rhoda BARRETT and Mrs. Hall DRENNON of Walter Hill, and Mrs. Mary Ward of Murfreesboro; one brother, Robert BARRETT of Murfreesboro; and several grandchildren. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro with Ligon & Son in charge.
Pg. 6 - Fellowship-
A large crowd attended the funeral of George SANDERS.
Linwood-
Mr. & Mrs. William HELTON are the proud parents of a baby boy born recently at a local hospital. Mrs. HELTON was the former Miss Inez CARPENTER.
Pg. 7 - Marriage Licenses-
April 5 - R.P. CASSETTY & Alta TURNER, both of Watertown
April 5- Clarence Howard CANTRELL & Annie L. FERGUSON, both of Nashville
April 5 - Paul HALL & Clara Lee AGEE, both of Watertown
April 9 - Hugh VAUGHN of Antioch & Ethel BALLARD of Statesville
April 11 - Robert Leonard MARTIN & Helen BLAND, both of Mt. Juliet
April 12 - Woodrow MANNING & Unity THORNE, both of Lebanon
April 13 - William Edward REYNOLDS of Kimery & Louise OSBORNE of Nolensville
Pg. 8 - Pleasant Grove-
Friends and neighbors sympathize with the family of Mrs. Robert WALLER who passed away Wednesday afternoon. She leaves her husband and three boys and also her father, John HENRY, and three brothers.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, May 1, 1941; pg. 1
Funeral services for Mack STEWART, 56, were conducted Friday morning by Elder R.V. CAWTHON of Mt. Juliet. Mr. STEWART died suddenly at his home Wednesday morning from a heart attack. He was been a Wilson County farmer all his life. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie STEWART; one step-daughter, Mrs. Charlie SEXTON; and one step-son, Miller STEWART, all of Nashville. Burial was in the LaGuardo Cemetery. Seagraves & Gill were in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 2- Pleasant Grove-
Mr. & Mrs. Will HAMBLIN are the proud parents of a baby girl born Sunday night.
Marriage Licenses-
April 19 - Desmon GOOLSBY & Lillian GOOLSBY, both of Lebanon
April 19 - Wallace THURMAN & Altie May GILLMAN, both of Martha
April 21 - Ival W. BALLEW of Ardmore, Oklahoma & Ruth McCREARY of Nashville
April 21 - Thomas J. DRENE & Jean Frances NOLAN, both of Woodbury
Pg. 4 - Society-
Much local interest has been centered in the announcement by Mr. & Mrs. Jesse O. PATTON of Watertown of the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Frances, to Capt. Robert B. HOSIER of Suffolk, Va. The wedding will take place on June 18 at the First Baptist Church in Watertown.
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J.F. JONES passed away at his home near Gladeville Monday at the age of 74. Funeral services for the teacher, merchant, and farmer were held at the Vesta Church of Christ with interment in the Lebanon Cemetery. Mr. JONES spent the greater part of his life in Wilson Co. He taught school in the county for approximately 50 years and represented his community and county court for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Foutch JONES, and the following children: Mrs. Sadie HUBBARD of Nashville Pike, Mrs. A.J. MURDOCK of Petersburg, Tn., Alice JONES, Paul JONES, and Joe JONES of Gladeville and Frank JONES, JR. of Sewanee, Tn. Ligon & Son was in charge.
William P. BIRCHETT, 81, died Thursday morning April 24, at his home on Cainsville Road after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at his home by Rev. Dean STROUD, pastor of the Lebanon Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Addie BIRCHETT; and one sister, Mrs. J.T. AMES of Lebanon. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge.
Pg. 6- History of Statesville (continued)
A brick kiln west of Statesville on Knight Creek was owned and operated by Jim ARMSTRONG. Its origin dates back to 1840. Statesville has a war record extending back to the Continental War of 1776 for William BUMPASS and Abner ALEXANDER were patriots of that war and as early as 1807 had organized two companies of militia, each being a captain. In 1812 John HAYS and a Mr. WILLIAMS fought with COFFEE and JACKSON in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Statesville was represented by W.W. TALLEY, Nathan OAKLEY and Kennedy? ALEXANDER. In 1864 with SCOTT and HOUSTON in Mexico were Nathan OAKLEY, William and Tom REEVES, W.W. TALLEY, James BRYANT, Lindsey CHAPMAN, Auzy BEADLE and others. When the crisis came at the breaking out of the Civil War in 1861 the 3rd Co. organized in Wilson County was from Statesville and known as the "Statesville Tigers". The people of Wilson County honor the memory of Col. Robert HATTON who was killed in the battle of Seven Pines on May 31, 1862 and died in the arms of another soldier from Statesville-a Mr. DAVIS. In the fall of 1861 Statesville men were placed in the 45th Reg. of Tennessee Infantry, the companies being B,F,G, & H. During the same fall three companies of cavalry were raised in Wilson County and were placed in the 4th Reg. of Tennessee Cavalry. The Statesville men were placed in Co. "C". Most of the Statesville men in the Federal army were with the 4th Tennessee Mounted Infantry in Co. "E". (to be cont.)
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Funeral services for Thomas Abraham ASHWORTH, 60, were conducted last Thursday morning at Ligon Funeral Home by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON. Mr. ASHWORTH died Wednesday, April 23, at the Madison Sanitarium after a brief illness. He has made his home in Madison for about two years, prior to which he lived in Lebanon. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kate Knowles ASHWORTH; four daughters: Mrs. Dan FISH, Mrs. Floyd WAKEFIELD, Miss Mary Frances ASHWORTH, all of Lebanon, and Mrs. B.O. THORNE of Detroit; one son, Hastrol ASHWORTH of Lebanon; his mother, Mrs. Fannie LEEMAN of Lebanon; one sister, Mrs. Eva CUNNINGHAM of Lebanon; and one brother, Earl ASHWORTH of Lebanon. Burial was in the Cedar grove Cemetery.
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Funeral services for James Houston CASON, 67, were conducted at the Ligon Funeral Home Saturday morning by Rev. D.M. HARRISON and Rev. W.M. ZARECOR. Mr. CASON died at his home on S. Maple St. Friday morning. He had been employed for several years as a Lebanon street overseer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Raynolds CASON; four daughters: Miss Betty Jean CASON, Mrs. John RUTLEDGE, and Mrs. Rudolph MAYS, all of Lebanon, and Mrs. J.T. BAINS of Nashville; two sons: Vincent CASON of Lebanon and Roy CASON of Nashville. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, May 8, 1941; pg. 1
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Baird WHITE, 68, died at her home on Hartsville Pike Saturday afternoon at 6:00. Mrs. WHITE was the widow of the late Joe Hugh WHITE. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday afternoon by Elder C.H. OVERTURF of the Lebanon Church of Christ, assisted by Elder S.P. PITTMAN of Nashville. Mrs. WHITE is survived by three daughters: Mrs Mattie WILLIAMS, Mrs. Nathan WALKER, and Mrs. C.W. WILLIAMS, all of Lebanon; two sons: Forrest of Lebanon and Frank of Kentucky; one sister, Mrs. Dovie MACON of Watertown; one brother, Houston BAIRD of Lebanon; 10 grandchildren. Burial was in the family cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Mrs. Callie Delozier LANE, 62, died Monday at her home near Vine after an illness of two years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the home by Rev. Clayton H. GIFFORD, pastor of the Smyrna Methodist Church. Mrs. LANE is survived by her husband, Bud LANE; two daughters: Mrs. Roy WAUFORD of Lebanon and Miss Anne Kate LANE who makes her home with her parents; four sons: Edward LANE of Gladeville, John LANE of Nashville, Paul LANE of near Vine, and Howard LANE of Toldeo, Ohio; two sisters: Mrs. Frank LINDSLEY of Greenwood and Mrs. Gray ZACHARY of Gladeville; two brothers: Howard DELOZIER of Stillwell, Oklahoma and Hudson DELOZIER of near Vine. Burial was in the cemetery near the home with Seagraves and Gill in charge.
Pg. 3 - History of Statesville (continued from previous issue)
In the war with Spain in 1898 Statesville was represented by the RICKETTS boys, Clude HOPKINS, Bill KELLY, Sheila WILLIAMS and William MOSS, some of these fighting in the Philippine Islands. There used to a b pike through Statesville with a toll gate located near Smith Fork Church. There are three churches in Statesville now. The Presbyterian, which is said to be the oldest, had its origin at the home of Thomas and Abner BONE 2 1/4 miles southeast of Statesville about 1804. They started with prayer meetings which grew into camp meetings and they erected a church about 1830. The meetings continued until 1867 when they built a church on the present site in Statesville. It was rebuilt after the cyclone in April 1909. The Methodist Church was built about 1873 and was financed by Dod DALE. It was rebuilt after the cyclone in 1909. The Smith Fork Baptist Church started prayer meetings at the home of George HODGE where the church now stands and became known as the Hodge Meeting House about 1806. It was organized by Joshua LESTER who was its pastor for 37 years. It was also rebuilt after the cyclone in 1909. The Mount Vernon Church which was located on Watertown Road was built by John PATTON and John VAUGHT and was formerly made out of logs. The present church was built in 1872.
Marriage Licenses-
April 24 - Arlie ALSUP & Vivia Stanton MANN, both of Murfreesboro
April 26 - Billy THACKSTON & Fannie Mae SWIFT, both of Lebanon
April 26 - Elmer ELKINS & Lela Rachel SUMMERS, both of Lebanon
April 27 - Hubert L. JOHNSON of Lebanon & Mary Frances MORGAN of Nashville
Pg. 5 - Watertown-
Edmund D. JENNINGS, 84, retired Wilson County farmer, died Friday night at 10:30 at his home here after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 with Rev. C.E. WRIGHT, pastor, and Rev. G.G. GRABER of Franklin, Ky. Officiating. Burial was at the Jennings Cemetery at Statesville. Mr. JENNINGS was born at Statesville on August 29, 1856 and was the son of Rial C. and Drucilla Smith JENNINGS. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Watertown and was vice-president of the American Hardware Company. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nancy JENNINGS; one son, E.P. JENNINGS, SR.; three grandchildren: Miss Laura Belle JENNINGS of Knoxville, Paul Smith JENNINGS of Christiana, and Elby JENNINGS, JR. of Watertown; and one great-grandchild, Paul Edmund JENNINGS of Christiana.
Pg. 7 - Saulsbury-
Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. HAWKINS announce the arrival of a daughter last week at McFarland Hospital. She will be named Betty Dean.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Frankie Northan DUDLEY, 36, were conducted Thuesday afternoon at her home on Nashville Pike by Rev. S.P. PITTMAN of Nashville, assisted by Elder L.C. OVERTURF of Lebanon, Rev. R.B. CAWTHON of Mt. Juliet, and Dr. J.S. WARD of Nashville. Mrs. DUDLEY died at her home Monday after an illness of several months. Surviving are her husband, Homer L. DUDLEY and four children: Anne, Ben Frank, Jimmie, and Homer Lee. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery. Seagraves & Gill were in charge.
Mrs. Webster LEWIS, 40, died suddenly at her home near Statesville on Tuesday, April 29. Funeral services were conducted at the Statesville Presbyterian Church by Rev. S.O. McADOO. Survivors are her husband, Webster LEWIS and one daughter, Mrs. Malcolm STROUD; her father, Minn DUNN; and one granddaughter, Miss Gloria Francene STROUD, all of near Statesville. Burial was in the Jennings Cemetery near Statesville.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, May 22, 1941
Pg. 2 - Pleasant Grove-
George EAKES died May 14 at the home of his son, Lonnie EAKES, following a heart attack. Burial was in Suggs Creek Cemetery.
Pg. 4 - Society-
Miss Nancy MOORE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MOORE of New Middleton, Tn., was married to Van New TURNER of Lebanon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.M. TURNER. The wedding was beautifully solemnized in the gardens of the bride's parents with Rev. Dean STROUD of Lebanon officiating. Mr. and Mrs. TURNER will make their home on Murfreesboro Pike.
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Marriage Licenses-
May 10 - Floyd PEAK & Dora WORLEY, both of Lebanon
May 10 - Clyde RAGSLAND of Martha & Amy LANNOM of Lebanon
May 10 - James Lee HOBBS & Maggie WILLIAMS, both of Lebanon
May 10 - Junior Cordell JACKSON & Mary Etta McDONALD, both of Lebanon
May 10 - Richard Louis JOHNSON of Lebanon & Eva M. HOWEY of Donelson
May 10 - J. Lee DAVENPORT of Edenwold & Martha Louise SUMMERS of Lebanon
Linwood-
George Lillard WALLACE, 14 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J.H. WALLACE of Chattanooga was buried at the Bryan Cemetery April 27.
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Mrs. Dora Floyd BONE, 80, died at her home in Watertown last Thursday morning at 7:00. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Commerce by Rev. W.P. GEORGE. Mrs. BONE is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Pauline OAKLEY of Watertown; three brothers: Levi, Tom, and Bob Lee BARBEE of Davenport, Iowa; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Commerce Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Isabella Carson GOODALL, 81, died Friday morning, May 16, at her home on Trousdale Ferry Pike after an illness of 9 days. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, Earl GOODALL, by Rev. Harvey YOUNG of Tucker's Cross Road. Mrs. GOODALL is survived by five sons: Earl, Carson and Albert GOODALL of Tucker's Crossroads, William GOODALL of Hulbert, Oklahoma and John A. GOODALL of Stillwell, Oklahoma; one sister: Mrs. Sidney DUDNEY of Shop Springs; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery near Tucker's Cross Road with Ligon & Son in charge.
George EAKES, 75, died at the home of his son, Lawrence EAKES, near Mt. Juliet, May 12 at 1:00. Funeral services were conducted at the Suggs Creek Church by Elder R.B. CAWTHON last Wednesday at 2:30. Mr. EAKES is survived by three sons: Lonnie, Rildey, and Price EAKES; three daughters: Mrs. Sadie BRIGHT, Mrs. Jimmy DUNN, and the former Privie EAKES. Burial was in the Suggs Creek Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Funeral services for Miss Hazel Henry FLY, 27, were conducted Friday afternoon at the Lebanon Baptist Church by Rev. Edgar ESKRIDGE, former pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Dean STROUD and Rev. W.M. ZARECOR. Miss FLY died at a local hospital last Thursday morning. She underwent an operation for appendicitis, after which complications set up. Miss FLY was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herman FLY. The senior class and faculty of Cumberland University attended the serve as honorary pallbearers. Miss FLY was completing her 4th year of work at the university where she was a popular student. She is survived by her parents. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Seagraves & Gill were in charge.
Herbert Estel APPLE, 45, died at his home on Nashville Pike Tuesday morning at 2:00 after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday morning by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON. Mr. APPLE has been a carpenter in Wilson County for many years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Malinee Enoch APPLE; two sons: Herbert Lee and Roger APPLE of Lebanon; two sisters: Mrs. Willie WATTS of Dover, Tn. and Mrs. Effie MASSEY of Tucson, Arizona; 3 nephews and 1 niece. Burial was in the LaGauardo cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Funeral services for Mrs. Callie S. BENNETT, 81, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 by rev. C.H, WARREN at the Seagraves & Gill funeral chapel. Mrs. BENNETT died Monday morning about 7:00 at her home on Anderson Avenue. She has been in ill health for several years. Surviving are two sons: Will. T. BENNETT of Lebanon and Hugh BENNETT of Kilgore, Texas; two grandchildren: Mrs. James LEA of Lebanon and Burton BENNETT of Kilgore; 1 great-granddaughter, Julia BENNETT. Burial was in Cedar Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for John Nelson VAUGHTER, 73, were conducted at the Hurricane Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. OWEN, pastor. Mr. VAUGHTER died in a local hospital Saturday morning after a brief illness. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lilly VAUGHTER; one son, Roy Wilson VAUGHTER; and 4 nephews. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, May 29, 1941
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Miss Frances PATTON, lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse O. PATTON of Watertown, and Capt. Robert. B. HOSIER of Suffolk, Va. And Lebanon, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter HOSIER of Suffolk, will be married at the First Baptist Church in Watertown at 6:00 in the evening on June 18 by Rev. C.E. WRIGHT, pastor. (Very lengthy article)
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Miss Gwendolyn LIGON, daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. Neal LIGON and Raymond Tarver DAVIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.T. DAVIS, were united in marriage Saturday evening at 7:00 at the First Baptist Church in Watertown by Rev. C.E. WRIGHT, pastor. (Very lengthy article)
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Mrs. Eva Lou Enoch JENKINS, 64, died Tuesday at a local hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the Good Hope Methodist Church this morning at 10:00. Mrs. JENKINS is a member of the Baptist Church at Grant, Tn. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Frank MAPIER of Smith County, Mrs. W.C. MIDGETT and Mrs. Casper WOLFE of Nashville; two sons: Bob JENKINS of Nashville and James JENKINS of Smith County; one brother, Lee ENOCH of Watertown; one sister, Mrs. J.T. GOODALL of Nashville; and 22 grandchildren. Burial will be in Jenkins Cemetery near Good Hope Church with Ligon & Son in charge.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, June 12, 1941; pg. 1
Funeral services for R.D. HOOKER, 86, were conducted at the Gladeville Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 by Rev. C.H. WARREN, pastor of the First Baptist Church here. Mr. HOOKER died in a local hospital Tuesday night. Prior to his removal to Lebanon several years ago, Mr. HOOKER made his home in Gladeville where he was born. Surviving are two nieces and nephews: Miss Lillian HOOKER and Claude HOOKER of Nashville, and Miss Mary HOOKER and Jodge Sam HOOKER, both of Oklahoma City. Burial was in the family cemetery at Gladeville. Seagraves & Gill were in charge.
Mrs. W.F. Walker, mother of Judge Lewis Walker and the late county judge, E.G. Walker, suffered a severe stroke at her home on Hunters Point Monday night. She was not expected to live through last night.
German Norton BOYKIN, 89, died Saturday evening at 10:00 following an illness of about a week. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Southside Union Church by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON and Rev. C.H. WARREN. Mr. BOYKIN moved to Lebanon 34 years ago and during much of that time was employed by the Gulf Red Cedar Company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara BOYKIN; four daughters: Mrs. Flem BIBB of Lebanon, Mrs. Bob BA_ER [Baker?] of Norene, Mrs. Sam B. CHRISTIAN of near Lebanon, and Mrs. Lula BARNES of Nashville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ida HARRISON of Lebanon; five sons: German, Johnnie, Jack and W__ie [Willie?] Gann BOYKIN of Lebanon and George BOYKIN of Nashville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Pg. 2 - Marriage Licenses-
May 30 - Elmer WILSON of Lebanon & Minnie Louise WEBB of Watertown
May 30 - Byrd PEAK & Ivy JONES, both of Texas
May 30 - Vern B. POWERS & Betty MOSS, both of Mt. Juliet
May 30 - Roscoe C. BULLION & Marjorie M. HUNT, both of Nashville
May 30 - Dou WARD of Gladeville & Bulah Mae JOHNSON of Mt. Juliet
June 2 - Melvin H. THOMPSON & Kathleen LASATER, both of Statesville
Statesville-
The wedding of Miss Kathleen LASSITER, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Everett LASSISTER, to Haskell THOMPSON, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. Boyd THOMPSON, which took place on Monday evening, June 2 at 7:30 at the home of Tollie PATTERSON, Justice of the Peace, with Squire PATTON officiating, is of much interest here. The bride graduated from Watertown High School and is employed by W.E. Stevens Mfg. Co. in Watertown. The groom is a corporal in the US Army at Camp Livingston, La. Corp. THOMPSON will return to the camp to complete his year's training and Mrs. THOMPSON will remain with her parents near Watertown.
Pg. 6 - Notice to Creditors-
Estate of Agnes WILSON, deceased, by L.B. CUTRELL, administrator
Estate of Edna May SMITH, deceased, by James Thackston SMITH and John F. POPE, executors
A new draft quota for Wilson County was filled this morning when 5 white men left at 9:00 for Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. To receive a year's training. These men were: Carlos Young ARRINGTON of Lebanon, John Thomas ARRINGTON of Lebanon, Leslie Wheeler STRICKLAND of Mt. Juliet, James Howard BELCHER of Watertown, and Lee Angus PATTON of Statesville.
The homespun wool suit worn in the Lamb Festival parade by Dan E. SEAY, is 102 years old. The suit was originally made for Harrison TUGGLE, grandfather of Will M. TUGGLE of Watertown and Mrs. Sophie Tuggle APPLE of Mt. Juliet. Wool for the suit was clipped from the sheep on the farm and the loom upon which it was woven is still there today. It is said that Mr. TUGGLE used to keep $5000 in cash hidden in a shelled out place in a lead of his dining room table.
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Walter Bradshaw ALLEN, 17, died at a local hospital Friday afternoon at 2:55 after an illness of 7 weeks. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:30 at the Ligon & Son Funeral Home by Rev. G.M. ROSSMAN of Nashville. He was the son of Mrs. Walter ALLEN and the late Mr. ALLEN. Survivors are his mother; four sisters: Mrs. Lonzo TOMLINSON, Mrs. Mary Kate MITCHELL, Mrs. Paul NEWMAN, and Miss Emily Ruth ALLEN; two brothers: John and Richard ALLEN; one niece, Miss Nelda Ann MITCHELL, and one nephew, Sammie NEWMAN, all of Lebanon. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Mattie Lou SANFORD, 53, wife of W.D. SANFORD, candidate for County Court Celrk, died Tuesday at her home near Lebanon after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Ligon & Son Funeral Home by Rev. A.D. ROBINSON. Mrs. SANFORD is survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Eunice LANE and Mrs. Mamie HOLLIS of near Lebanon; five sons: Porter Douglas, Hubert Ray, Clinton, Wurward and Joe Hardon SANFORD, all of near Lebanon; her sister, Mrs. H.H. SMITH of Wilson county; one sister, Mrs. Hubert DIES, also of near Lebanon (typed exactly as printed); 5 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Howard Rex REED, 55, will be conducted this afternoon at the Barton Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON, assisted by Rev. J.C. STEWART of Watertown and Rev. Edgar ESKRIDGE of Florida. Mr. REED died at his home Wednesday morning after an illness of several years. He is survived by his wife (not named); one niece, Miss Madelyn MARTIN who resides in the Reed home; his mother, Mrs. J.S. REED of Lebanon; and five brothers: Author, Henry, Tom and Chester REED, all of Lebanon, and Frank Reed of Alabama; three sisters: Mrs. Ida Myrtle VANHOOK, Mrs. Goldie VANHOOK, and Mrs. Kate LIGON, all of Lebanon. Burial will be in Barton Creek Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Mrs.Lenora GANN, 96, died Wednesday night at 6:00 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Authur CHAMBERS on East Main Street, with whom she had made her home for several years. Mrs. GANN has been in ill health for some time. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 at the Chambers home by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, pastor of the Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons: R.P. GANN of Lebanon and J.L. GANN of Nashville; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, June 19, 1941; pg. 1
Cecil Dow STEWART, 29, died Tuesday morning at a local hospital from severe burns received several days ago when gasoline ignited an automobile while he was working on it at his home. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at his home on Cainsville Road at 3:00 by Rev. C.H. WARREN, pastor of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hodge STEWART; one infant daughter, Phyllis STEWART; his father and step-mother, Mr. & Mrs. L.K. STEWART; three sisters: Mrs. John MOZARTH of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Harvey KIRBY and Mrs. Cecil O'NEAL of Nashville; two brothers: Clyde and L.K. STEWART, JR. of Cedar Vale, Kansas; two step-brothers: John MASTERS of Columbia and William MASTERS of Sparta. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
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(Very lengthy article on the marriage of Miss Frances PATTON, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jesse O. PATTON, TO Capt. Robert B. HOSIER, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. Walter HOSIER of Suffolk, Va.)
Pg. 5 - Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Frank SHAPARD plan to go to Fayetteville Sunday to attend the wedding of their son, Edward Thomas SHAPARD, of Camp Forrest and Shelbyville, to Miss Adele Corinne KELSO of Fayetteville.
Among the out of town relatives and friends who were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. W.F. WALKER Friday were: Mr. & Mrs. B.A. HAMILTON and family of Jasper, Texas; Mr. & Mrs. Richard SHEPPARD and family, Mrs. Ernest CARLEY and Mr. & Mrs. Ed KEY and family, all of Hartsville; Mr. & Mrs. Richard SHEPPARD, JR. and Miss Daisy SHEPPARD of Gallatin; Mr. & Mrs. Fred RAMSEY of Old Hickory; Mr. & Mrs. R.C. BOYCE, Mr. & Mrs. Willie GRAHAM, Mr. and Mrs. Walter WALKER, and Mr. & Mrs. Bob WALKER, all of Nashville.
Grissim WALKER, a student in the law school at Harvard, accompanied Judge and Mrs. L.H. WALKER and Robbie, a member of the graduating class at Peabody College in Nashville, home from Cambridge, Mass. last week where they were visiting when news reached them of the critical illness and death of Judge WALKER's mother, Mrs. W.F. WALKER.
Notice to Creditors-
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of June 1941, letters of administration in respect to the estate of Mrs. Alice WALKER, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the county court clerk of Wilson Co., Tn. [signed] L.H. WALKER, administrator.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Novella Robinson WALKER, 80, were conducted last Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist Church by Rev. Dean STROUD, pastor. Mrs. WALKER died at her home on Hunters Point Pike late Wednesday night after suffering a stroke Monday. She was the mother of the late E.G. WALKER, county judge of Wilson
County for many years, and Judge L.H. WALKER. Other survivors are her son, Nathan WALKER who made his home with his mother; three daughters: Mrs. Richard SHEPPARD and Mrs. Ed KEY of Hartsville, and Mrs. B.A. HAMILTON of Jasper, Texas; 31 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Cedar Grove cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Marriage Licenses-
June 6 - Jack Payne POWELL & Ermine Sweeney MADDUX, both of Nashville
June 7 - James Albert DAVIS & Nannie Pearl NOKES, both of Lebanon
June 7 - Dallas L. ROBERTS & Jennie Elizabeth DILLARD, both of Lebanon
June 7 - William James FOUTCH & Allie Mai PROCTOR, both of Gladeville
June 7- Jere Lee RIGSBY of Carthage & Geraldine PEAK of Lebanon
June 10 - Thomas T. JONES & Margaret Haynes JONES, both of Lebanon
Pg. 8 - LaGuardo-
Mr. & Mrs. Rufe JOHNSON celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Saturday afternoon, June 14, at their home in LaGuardo. Delicious refreshments were served to 56 guests.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, June 26, 1941
Pg. 3 - Society-
The wedding of Miss Julia Anne HUMPHREYS, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.B. HUMPHREYS, SR., to William Gambill WHITSITT of Nashville, son of Mrs. W.G. WHITSETT and the late Dr. WHITSETT, was quietly solemnized on Friday morning at 11:00 at the home of the bride's parents by Dr. D.M. HARRISON, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. (lengthy article)
Marriage Licenses-
June 13 - Benard FAGG & Anna Myrtle RIVES, both of Lewisburg, Ky.
June 13 - Odendahl BROWN of Owensboro, Ky. & Jane RIVES of Stanley, Ky.
June 13 - James Shover HANCOCK & Norma geraldine POWELL, both of Lebanon
June 13 - George Thomas BOGRESS of Chicago, Ill. & Lillian Virginia HODGES of Lebanon
June 14 - Raymond VANTREASE & Lucille VANTREASE, both of Watertown
June 14 - Herman JONES of Lascassas & Bertha SPAIN of Murfreesboro
June 14 - Thomas Allen GREGG of Nashville & Mary Eugene WITHERS of Hermitage
June 14 - Russell Edmons SLOAN of Columbia & Della Frances BATES of Lebanon
June 15 - Robert Morton CUZZORT & Willie May McNEIL, both of Nashville
June 16 - Robert Bidwell HOSIER of Lebanon & Frances PATTON of Watertown
June 16 - William Gambil WHITSETT & Julia Anne HUMPHREYS, both of Lebanon
June 18 - Virgil R. FORD & Belle DURHAM, both of Lebanon
June 19 - Robert L. HUGHLEY of Lebanon & Bonnie May WALKER of Nashville
June 19 - Alfred Gore MARKS of Carthage & Sara Frances ANDREWS of Lebanon
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The joint announcement is being made today by Mr. & Mrs. Henry GRAVES and Mrs. Lou HEDGECOUGH of the marriages of their daughters, Nathallia GRAVES to Loyd HEDGECOUGH and Ina HEDGECOUGH to John Byron GRAVES. The wedding took place Saturday afternoon at the home of the officiant, HoraceLIGON, Justice of the Peace.
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Miss Mamie RICE, age 77, died at her home June 17. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Glenn RICE, deceased, and is survived by one brother, Sidney RICE. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:00 June 18 by Rev. Wayne TARPLEY with burial in the family cemetery. Miss RICE was a member of Round Lick Baptist Church.
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Joseph EAKES, 65, died suddenly at his home on Central Pike Monday morning at 5:15. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the Center Chapel Church of Christ by Elder R.B. CAWTHON of Mt. Juliet. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Anna Castleman EAKES; three daughters: Mrs. L.E. JENKINS, Mrs. R.L. MARTIN and Miss Lucille EAKES of Mt. Juliet; one son, Chester EAKES of Nashville; three brothers: R.B. EAKES of Mt. Juliet, Judson and Turner EAKES of Donelson; two grandchildren: Roy F. FRAZIER and Robert Joe MARTIN of Mt. Juliet. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of Ligon & Son.
Bailey HOOVER, 76, died at his home on Wilson Avenue Sunday night. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. C.H. WARREN, pastor of the Lebanon Baptist Church. Mr. HOOVER is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella HOOVER; one daughter, Mrs. Huby WEST of Lebanon; one son, John J. HOOVER of Lebanon; one brother, Randolph HOOVER of Indianapolis, Indiana; 4 grandchildren. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Radford ROMLINSON, 56, died at his home Sunday afternoon about 4:00 after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 at the home near Taylorsville by Rev. A.D. ROBINSON of Gallatin. Mr. TOMLINSON lived in Wilson County all his life and was a member of the Goshen Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katie Brown TOMLINSON; two daughters: Mrs. James LAINE and Miss Erline TOMLINSON of Taylorsville; one son, A.J. TOMLINSON of Taylorsville; one brother, Tollie B. TOMLINSON of Lock 5 Road; two sisters: Mrs. Daisy DILLARD of Lock 5 Road and Mrs. Emma BINGHAM of Linwood Rd.; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Goshen Cemetery near Taylorsville. Seagraves & Gill were in charge.
Mrs. Nancy Massey WILLIAMS, 67, of Watertown, died during her sleep early Sunday morning of heart failure. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the First Baptist Church in Watertown. Surviving are her husband, Shelah WILLIAMS; four sons (only 3 named): Clay WILLIAMS of Watertown, and B.F. and Cody WILLIAMS of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Pete FORBES of Lebanon. Burial was in Poplar Hill Cemetery.
Pleasant Grove-
Miss Dorothy CARTER and Porter WEAKLEY were married on Friday night, June 16. They are making their home on McGavock Lane in Pennington Bend.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, July 3, 1941
Pg. 2 - Fellowship-
Mrs. Dora McPEAK was buried Monday at the McPeak graveyard.
Pg. 4 - Society-
The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Lurline Waters FORRESTER of Watertown to Cliffod H. SARGENT of Nashville, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wallace SARGENT, is being announced by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. FORRESTER. The wedding will be solemnized July 24 at the First Baptist Church in Watertown.
The wedding of Miss Nell Ruth DAVIS, daughter of E.L. DAVIS of Mt. Juliet, to Dickson GILLESPIE, son of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde GILLESPIE, took place Saturday, June 21, at the home of Squire Mac LIGON at his home on Franklin Road. Mr. & Mrs. GILLESPIE are making their home with the groom's parents on Thompson Lane.
Mr. & Mrs. George HODGES are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Lillian Virginia, to Sgt. George Thomas BOGRESS of Chicago, Illinois and Nashville, which was quietly solemnized on Friday, June 13, at the home of the bride's parents on Coles Ferry Pike. Elder C.L. OVERTURF, performed the impressive double ring ceremony.
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Funeral services for James Mayfield AKIN, 57, were conducted at Ligon & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. by Elder Hyden MILLER of David Lipscomb College in Nashville. Mr. AKIN died at his home in Greenhill Sunday morning at 1:30. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maude Anderson AKIN; three daughters: Mrs. W.D. WILLIAMS of Nashville, Mrs. Oscar GREY of Madison, and Mrs. Halbert ESKEW of Nashville; three sons: Lash Miller AKIN of Hendersonville, James Ray AKIN of Mt. Juliet, and Horace Campbell AKIN of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; step-mother, Mrs. James AKIN of Little Rock, Arkansas; two sisters: Mrs. George MILLIGAN of Brownsville, Texas and Mrs. Hewgley WILLIAMS of Durant, Oklahoma; and 7 grandchildren. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery.
Pg. 6 - Marriage Licenses-
June 21 - William Caswell MASSEY of Lebanon & Mamie LANE of Martha
June 21 - Hubert LOCHEY of Martha & Edna Mae WALPOLE of Mt. Juliet
June 21 - Lloyd Edward HEDGECOUGH & Emma Nathailia GRAVES, both of Lebanon
June 21 - John Byron GRAVES & Ina Jane HEDGECOUGH, both of Lebanon
June 21 - Ed BARRETT & Mary VANDERGRIFF, both of Liberty
June 23 - William Henry MAJORS of Martha & Kate WYNNE of Lebanon
June 26 - Charlie Otis HALL of Goodlettsville & Dorothy Eloise PATTON of Watertown
June 26 - Vern Miles CLARY of San Diego, California & Martha Nell CULPS of Gallatin
Sam P. MOSLEY, 71, died at his home on N. Cumberland Saturday, June 28, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the Methodist Church by Rev. Dean STROUD, pastor, and Rev. H.M. JARVIS of Goodlettsville. Mr. MOSLEY has lived in Lebanon all his life and has traveled as a millwright for many years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Hollowell MOSLEY; one son, E.M. MOSLEY; five daughters: Mrs. Earl MILLER of Frankfort, Ky., Mrs. F.A. GILLHAM of Miami, Florida, Mrs. Hubert TAYLOR of Lebanon, Mrs. James CRESWELL of Mt. Juliet, and Miss Sammie Elizabeth MOSLEY of Nashville; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge.
Pg. 7 - Statesville-
Mr. & Mrs. E.D. JAMES of Old Hickory are the proud parents of a baby boy born Wednesday, June 25. Mr. JAMES is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Willie JAMES and Mrs. JAMES is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Albert LASSITER.
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Funeral services for Miss Jesse BUCHANAN, 79, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Bethel Church of Christ at Greenwood by Elder I.C. PULLIAS of Hartsville. Miss BUCHANAN died Monday morning. She has lived in the Greenwood community all her life. Surviving are five nephews: Frank BUCHANAN, Frank & Jim B. TOLLIVER, all of Lebanon, and Zack and Benton TOLLIVER of Nashville.
Mrs. Mary Evelyn MASSEY, 63, widow of the late Alvin MASSEY of Lebanon, died in a Nashville hospital Tuesday night at 9:00. Mrs. MASSEY is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Nolen SIMMONS and Mrs. Zeke WEBB of Lebanon, Mrs. Albert WHITEHEAD of Madison, and Mrs. V.P. BULLER of Old Hickory; four sons: W.J. MASSEY of Old Hickory, Woodrow MASSEY of Mt. Juliet, Leeman MASSEY of Ft. Bragg, N.C., and Doyle MASSEY of Madison; one sister, Mrs. Parthena ELROD of Hermitage; three brothers: Dr. D.C. HAGGARD of Sylvania, Alabama, Jim HAGGARD of Martesville, Alabama, and Elijah HAGGARD OF Silver Point, Texas; and 21 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete late last night. Ligon & Son will be in charge.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, July 10, 1941
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Dr. & Mrs. W.F. HEREFORD are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Ada, to Flint Humphrey AGEE of Los Angeles, California, which was quietly solemnized Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the Presbyterian Church. Dr. D.M. HARRISON, pastor, officiated. (Lengthy article)
Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Bill SWAFFER are welcoming a baby daughter born at the Martha Gaston Hospital yesterday.
The baby girl of Mr. & Mrs. Leslie STONE, who arrived on July 1, has been named Barbara Jean.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul WILLIAMS are the proud parents of a baby girl, Shirley Anne, who was born on July 5 at McFarland Hospital.
Pg. 5 - Watertown-
Mr. & Mrs. G.C. BLAND announce the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Frances, to Charles Wilson PATTON of Nashville, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward PATTON. The wedding was solemnized June 28 at the First Presbyterian Church of Nashville with the assistant pastor, Rev. Fred TURNER, officiating.
Pg. 6 - Saulsbury-
Friends are expressing their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Will MIDGETT who passed away recently. [Willie D. Haskell MIDGETT was born July 20, 1890 in Watertown & died in Nashville June 20, 1941] kms
Pg. 7 - Pleasant Grove-
Taking place Sunday afternoon, June 29, was the marriage of Miss Nell JOHNSON to Alvin LEWIS. The ceremony was at 4:00 at the home of the bride's cousin, Mr. & Mrs. Guill WRIGHT in Hermitage. Officiating was J.B. BRIGHT, minister of the Church of Christ.
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Edgar William EATHERLY, 52, died at his home on University Ave. Tuesday night at 10:20 after a two month illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 at the Lebanon Church of Christ by Elder Alonzo WILLIAMS, former pastor, and Elder C.L. OVERTURF. Mr. EATHERLY had been employed by the local office of the Tennessee Central Railroad for several years prior to his retirement May 10 because of ill health. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Fakes EATHERLY; one daughter, Mrs. Bob ADAMS of Bowling Green, Ky.; two sons: Robert and Edgar EATHERLY, JR. of Lebanon; one sister, Mrs. Sam FINCH of Memphis; two brothers: Albert EATHERLY of Nashville and Hoyle EATHERLY of St. Louis, Mo. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Letitia GILL, 76, died last Thursday at a local hospital where she had been confined to bed for 17 months. The body was conveyed to Carthage where funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Carthage Methodist Church by Rev. J.L. SMOTHERMAN, assisted by Rev. ATKINS, pastor. Mrs. GILL has been a member of the Methodist Church since girlhood. She is survived by one brother, D.M. MOORE of Carthage; several step-children, one of whom is Elma GILL of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Ridgewood Cemetery in Carthage.
Mrs. Mattie Meacham CHAMBERS, 85, and widow of the late Meacham CHAMBERS, died at a local hospital Friday morning at 4:00. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Hartsville Pike Saturday afternoon at 2:00 by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, pastor of the Lebanon Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters: Miss Sallie CHAMBERS and Mrs. Zeb VANCE; one son, John CHAMBERS. Burial was in the family cemetery near the home. Seagraves & Gill were in charge.
Bessie Sue HARMON, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dudley HARMON of Cainsville Road, died at a local hospital Friday afternoon at 4:30 after a two day illness. Funeral services were conducted at the South Side Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON. Surviving are her parents and her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. German BOYKIN, JR. of Lebanon. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, July 17, 1941
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Mrs. Lantie Baird CRIPS, 72, died Saturday afternoon at 3:00 in a local hospital after a 10 week illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Shop Springs Sunday afternoon at 4:00 by Rev. W.M. ZARECOR, assisted by Dr. D.M. HARRISON, Rev. Dean STROUD, and Rev. Wallace SUDDARTH of Shop Springs. Mrs. CRIPS, the widow of the late Dan CRIPS, was born April 8, 1869 and was married in 1893. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Houston BAIRD who lived in Wilson County for more than 100 years. She became a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in early girlhood but later joined the Baptist Church of which her husband and son were members. Surviving are her son, Roy CRIPS of Lebanon; and one nephew, Fred PATTON of Lebanon. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Harry Morris DAVIS, 23, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 at the Barton Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON. Mr. DAVIS died Sunday afternoon about 3:00 at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Vick DAVIS, on Franklin Road near Lebanon, from head injuries received Saturday night from an undetermined source. Burial was in the Barton Creek Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements. DAVIS left Lebanon July 10 for military training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. But was not accepted because of physical unfitness. He was returning home when he received the injuries. The injured man was last seen Sunday morning at 2:00 sitting on the side of the road by passing motorists who reported the matter to city officer Fate KELLEY who found that the man had received injuries of the head and arm, but seemed not to be in serious condition. DAVIS was in a semi-stupor and was unable to give an accurate account of the way in which he was injured. It is believed he was the victim of a hit-and-run driver. After being taken to a local hospital for treatment he was then carried to his parent's home where he later died. In addition to his parents, Mr. DAVIS is survived by one son, Robert Verne DAVIS; three sisters: Mrs. Homer LINDSLEY and Mrs. Cecil LINDSLEY, both of St. Augustine, Florida, and Mrs. M.R. LIGON of Lebanon; two brothers: John DAVIS of Nashville and Ray DAVIS of Lebanon.
The lives of Miss Marvene ELLIS, 16, of Lebanon and Albert MUNDAY, 16, of Carthage, were claimed in one of the worst automobile accidents ever to occur in this vicinity. The accident took place Sunday about 11:00 on Carthage Pike when the machine driven by young MUNDAY overturned after colliding with a truck. Miss Margaret PARRIS, also of Lebanon, is in serious condition in a local hospital suffering from dangerous cuts about the head and throat. The fourth occupant, Aethal KING, 21, of Carthage, received a broken arm and chest injury. Miss ELLIS died Tuesday. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dalton ELLIS of Lebanon. Miss PARRIS is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin PARRIS of Lebanon. Funeral services were conducted for Miss ELLIS on Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 at the Ligon & Son Funeral Home by Rev. George H. ROSSMAN of Nashville and Elder L.C. OVERTURF, pastor of the Lebanon Church of Christ. She was a sophomore at Lebanon High School. Surviving are her parents; one brother, Edward ELLIS; a foster sister, Miss Odean ASHE; and her grandmother, Mrs. Leslie BEATY of Akron, Ohio. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery.
Pg. 2 - Marriage Licenses-
June 28 - Edgar CASEY of Bickwell, Indiana & Moami Katherine BOOKER of Vincennes, Indiana
June 28 - Delton FISR & Wilma HELMENTOLER, both of Lebanon
June 28 - Wrayburn Eugene WRIGHT & Esther Ann DELOZIER, both of Lebanon
June 30 - James Warren COOPER & Lucy Mary BENSON, both of Lebanon
June 30 - Harry Wilson MORSE of Lebanon & Ruth BENSON of Hermitage
July 7 - Flint AGEE of Merryville, La. & Ada Thomas HEREFORD of Lebanon
Pg. 3 - Society-
Mrs. Madeline Humphreys CLINE, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A.B. HUMPHREYS, SR., was married quietly Saturday morning, July 12, at 9:00 at the Cathedral of Incarnation in Nashville to James Marsh FISHER of San Antonio, Texas, son of Mrs. J.W. FISHER and the late Mr. FISHER of San Antonio
Watertown-
A large crowd attended the WOMACK Reunion on Sunday at the home of Dr. B.A. WILLIAMS in Cherry Valley which once belonged to the WOMACK family. A feature of the day's entertainment was the showing of motion pictures of former reunions. [This article names all those present]
The annual DAVIS Reunion was held at Cedar Forest on Sunday with 47 members of the DAVIS family present and 3 visitors. [This article names all those present.]
Pg. 4 - Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Hoyal EATHERLY returned to their home in St. Louis last Friday, Mr. EATHERLY having been called here by the death of his brother, Edgar EATHERLY. Mrs. EATHERLY has been visiting her mother, Mrs. M.L. MURPHEY, at her home on E. Spring St. for the past two weeks.
Mr. & Mrs. Harry BERRY are the proud parents of a son, Kenneth, born last Thursday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Fred PATTON.
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Serial numbers for 21 year old registrants as announced by the local draft board. [171 are listed giving serial #, name, address, and race.]
Lebanon Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Joe T. CHENAULT left Sunday for Sweeney, Texas where they were called by the death of his brother, David CHENAULT.
Mr. & Mrs. Ray CHASTAIN are being congratulated on the arrival of a baby girl, Lynn, Saturday at the home of Mrs. CHASTAIN's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Fred PATTON
Pg. 6 - Lebanon Classified Business & Professional Directory-
[This is a full page of listing for industries, funeral homes, florists, hospitals, restaurants, etc. for the city of Lebanon]
Fellowship-
Mrs. Henderson SMITH of near Statesville was buried Friday.
Pg. 7 - Linwood-
Rev. & Mrs. Fred MORGAN of Norene are the proud parents of a baby girl born recently.
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Miss Louise GIBBS, 26, died at the home of her parents on N. Maple St. Monday night after an illness of 9 months. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Nazarene Church at 4:00 by Rev. H.G. HESSON, pastor. Surviving are her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Fred GIBBS; four sisters: Ina, Willa Dean, and Johnnie Mai GIBBS, all of Lebanon, and Mrs. Van HALLUMS of Detroit, Michigan; one brother, William Rhea GIBBS of Lebanon; her grandparents, Bennett GIBBS of Lebanon and Mrs. Mary PROFFIT of Carthage; one nephew, William D. HALLUMS of Detroit. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge.
Miss Lavonia Lee SMITH, 45 died in a local hospital last Thursday morning after being confined to bed for several weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church at Watertown Friday afternoon by Rev. Luther Joe THOMPSON and Rev. H.H. AUSTIN. Survivors are her husband, J.H. SMITH; three step-children: Mrs. Carlos KNOWLES, Miss Mable SMITH and Elmer SMITH; four brothers: Emmett, Preston, Noble and Jimmie LEE; her father, Tom LEE; and her step-mother (not named). Burial was in Jones Cemetery near Watertown.
John Richard THOMAS, 25, died at the home of his uncle, Phillip THOMAS, near Hunters Point Pike Saturday night at 11:30 after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Cedar Grove Cemetery at 3:30 Sunday afternoon by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, pastor of the Lebanon Church of Christ. Mr. THOMAS is survived by two uncles: Jim THOMAS and Phillip THOMAS, with whom he made his home; and one aunt, Mrs. Susie HUGHES of Nashville. Ligon & Son were in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, July 24, 1941
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Funeral services for L.F. MOSLEY, 57, were conducted at his home on Nashville Pike Monday afternoon at 3:00 by Rev. Paul HALL, pastor of the Leeville Baptist Church of which Mr. MOSLEY was a deacon. Mr. MOSLEY was found shot to death in a field near his home early Sunday morning. Lying near him on the ground was a 12-guage shotgun which apparently was used in the shooting. It is believed Mr. MOSELY took his own life. Five years ago Mr. MOSLEY was a candidate for the State legislature and was a former member of the Wilson County Court. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pearl Swingley MOSLEY; and one sister, Mrs. Frazier COCHRAN of Johnson City. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 3 - Society-
The marriage of Miss Sara GRIFFITH, daughter of Mrs. John BOGGAN of Memphis, to James J. ASKEW, son of Mr. & Mrs. C.C. ASKEW, was solemnized Friday, July 18, at the Baptist Church. Rev. C.H. WARREN, pastor, officiated.
Lebanon Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Ben JOHNSON of Tonawanda, N.Y. were visitors in Lebanon earlier in the week. Mr. JOHNSON moved away from this city in 1912.
Mr. & Mrs. Billie HENSON are the proud parents of a daughter born last Thursday at a local hospital. She will be called Helen Dale.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert DONNELL welcomed a daughter, Cynthia, born last Saturday at a local hospital.
Pg. 4 - Society-
Mr. & Mrs. L.G. COOK of Bowling Green, Ky. are today announcing the marriage of their daughter, Clarine COOK, to
Charles T. YOUNG, son of Herbert YOUNG of Lebanon, which took place on April 30 in Franklin, Ky. With Rev. G.G. GRABER officiating.
Pg. 5 - Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. C.G. VERNON are congratulated on the arrival of a baby boy Saturday at McFarland Hospital. He is being named James Calvin.
News was received of the arrival of a son on July 10 to the home of Mr. & Mrs. Henry COUNTS of Crawford, N.J. Mr. & Mrs. COUNTS were former residents of Lebanon.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Sweatt BOBO, 91, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 at the Bethlehem Church by Elder J. Leonard JACKSON of Franklin, Tn. Mrs. BOBO died suddenly Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bob BRADSHAW near Tuckers Cross Roads. Surviving are five daughters: Mrs. Blair WHITEFIELD, Mrs. J.E. SIMPSON, and Mrs. Bob BRADSHAW, all of near Lebanon, Mrs. Mark McKEE of Bethpage and Mrs. John ARRINGTON of Swainey, Texas; three sons: A.A. and A.C. BOBO of Lebanon, and L.P. BOBO of Okalahoma City, Ok.; and several grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren: J.C. BRADSHAW, Charles Alex BOBO, Lacy SIMPSON, Ben BOBO, Sam BOBO, and J.C. WHITEFIELD. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, July 31, 1941
Pg. 2 - Marriage Licenses-
July 17 - Wilson Waters BRYAN of Lebanon & Martha Len KELLEY of Shop Springs
July 18 - James J. ASKEW of Lebanon & Sarah Elizabeth GRIFFITH of Memphis
July 23 - Herbert CARSON & Mattie WILBURN, both of Lebanon
Walter W. YOUNG, 78, son of the late Thomas and Mary Neal YOUNG, died Saturday morning, July 26, at a Lebanon hospital following an operation. His wife, Alice, preceded him in death about 5 years ago. Mr. YOUNG is survived by three children: Mrs. Erline Young EWING of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. May Young BARBER and Arthur T. YOUNG, both of Watertown; three grandchildren: Coulter YOUNG, Charles Crawford BARBER, and Earl Young BARBER; one sister, Mrs. J.H. GRIME, SR. of Lebanon; three brothers: James A. YOUNG of Nashville, T.A. YOUNG and C.C. YOUNG of Watertown; and numerous nephews and nieces. Mr. YOUNG had served as clerk in the Baptist Church for almost 53 years. He was a trader, farmer and in the meat-packing business practically all his life and until a few years ago was active in civic and lodge circles and served on the Board of Education. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. G.G. GRABER, pastor of First Baptist Church in Franklin, Ky. and former pastor of Watertown, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. J.H. GRIME, JR. and Rev. Fred EVANS. Music was furnished by the First Baptist Church choir. Burial was in the family cemetery at the edge of town.
Doak PURYEAR, 70, died at his home near Centerville Sunday night at 11:50. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 by Rev. W.W. SUDDARTH, formerly of Lebanon. Mr. PURYEAR is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Speck PURYEAR, and one daughter, Mrs. Knox PURYEAR. Burial was in the Bell Cemetery near Centerville with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 3 - Lebanon Personals-
The young son of Mr. & Mrs. Phillip ESKEW, born July 11, has been named Charles Leslie.
Aubrey LANNON, 33, of Vesta, died at a Nashville hospital Sunday morning at 4:00. Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 Monday afternoon at the Vesta Methodist Church by Rev. George O. DOUGLAS. Surviving are Mr. LANNOM's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank LANNOM of Vesta; and one brother, Oscar LANNOM of Camp Forrest. Burial was in the Lannom Cemetery at Vesta with Ligon & Son in charge.
Joe Anne DICKENS, 2 year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Josh DICKENS, died at home on Nashville Pike last Thursday. Prayer services were conducted at the Lebanon Cemetery Friday afternoon by Rev. G.C. HESSON, pastor of the local Nazarene Church. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers and two sisters [not named]. Burial was in the local cemetery.
Pleasant Grove-
Mr. & Mrs. Robert SULLIVAN are the proud parents of a baby boy whom they have named Robert Lewis.
Mrs. J.L. TELFORD and Mrs. Ernest JACKSON entertained with a miscellaneous shower Friday for Mrs. Buford SMITH who was the former Miss Allie B. JENKINS.
Pg. 4 - Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rhea SMITH announce the birth of a son born last Sunday at Martha Gaston Hospital. He is called James Allen.
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Shelah WILLIAMS, 86, died at his home in Watertown Saturday, July 26. His wife preceded him in death 5 weeks ago. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in Watertown Sunday morning at 11:00. Surviving are four sons: Clay and Bill WILLIAMS of Watertown, and Cody and B.F. WILLIAMS of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Pete FORBES of Lebanon. Burial was in Poplar Hill Cemetery
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Miss Virginia PURNELL, 63, died Monday night at 8:45 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Earl GOODALL of Tuckers Cross Roads after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her brother, Walter K. PURNELL of Rome, Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 by Rev. W.W. HOOPER and Rev. Dean STROUD. Survivors are five sisters [only names 4]: Mrs. J.W. CAPLENOR of Rome, Mrs. Leon H. BEASLEY of Hartsville, Mrs. Earl GOODALL of Tuckers Cross Roads, and Mrs. John W. DOUGHERTY of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers: Walter K. PURNELL of Rome and Ira B. PURNELL of Hartsville. Burial was in the family cemetery. Seagraves & Gill were in charge of arrangements.
Lola Dee FLEMING, 6 year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Cleveland FLEMING, died at home near Rome on Monday morning at 4:00 after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday morning at 10:00 by Rev. Phoecian GIBBS. Surviving in addition to her parents are six brothers: Ridley, Charlie, Delbert, Walter, Vester and Estel FLEMING; and two sisters: Ruby and Annie Lee FLEMING. Ligon & Son were in charge.
James William KELLAR, 71, died Sunday afternoon at the Wilson County Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 11:00 at the Barton Creek Baptist Church by a friend, Mr. Jim JOHNSON. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Paul NEWMAN of Lebanon and two grandsons, Robert Stanley and Delbert NEWMAN of Lebanon. Burial was in the Barton Creek Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, August 7, 1941
Pg. 2 - Marriage Licenses-
July 24 - Clifford H. SARGENT of Nashville & Laurine FORRESTER of Watertown
July 26 - Dillary N. WHITE of Nashville & Rebecca LOGUE of Mt. Juliet
July 26 - Claude Davis WRIGHT & Marjorie BARETT, both of Lebanon
July 31 - Chester Franklin VANTREASE of Watertown & Sadie TUGGLE of Lebanon
Pg. 4 - Society-
The wedding of Miss Sarah PALMER, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R.H. PALMER, to
Robert A. SANDERS of Jacksonville, Florida, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. SANDERS
of Shelbyville, was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 at the home of the
bride's parents on Coles Ferry Pike. Rev. J. Leonard JACKSON, pastor of the
Church of Christ at Franklin, officiated.
Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Carl FRYE are the proud parents of a baby daughter born Sunday at
Martha Gaston Hospital. She has been named Carol Marie.
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Ben Gray JENNINGS, 29, of Statesville, died suddenly Monday afternoon while
loading a truck with wood at the Williams & Welch Lumber Company. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at the Statesville Methodist
Church by Rev. Jim MOREHEAD, pastor. Surviving are his father, C.W. JENNINGS of
Statesville; two sisters: Miss Ara JENNINGS of Statesville and Mrs. C.D. BRYAN
of Dutchridge, Ohio; two brothers: W.W. JENNINGS of Toledo, Ohio and Maxie
JENNINGS of Chicago, Illinois; and four nephews. Burial was at the Jennings
Cemetery at Statesville. Seagraves & Gill were in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Nettie Blanc WRIGHT, 37, wife of Rev. C.E. WRIGHT, pastor of the First
Baptist Church at Watertown, died Friday night at a Memphis hospital after an
illness of several weeks. The body was carried to Watertown where it remained
until Sunday morning when it was removed to Knoxville for funeral services and
burial. Services were conducted at Mann's Funeral Home in Knoxville at 2:00
Monday afternoon by Dr. Fred BROWN at that city. Burial was in the Greenwood
Cemetery there. Surviving in addition to her husband is one son, Dan WRIGHT; and
her parents, Mr. & Mrs. H.D. BLANC of Knoxville.
Pg. 6 - Notice to Creditors-
Notice is hereby given that on July 14, 1941 letters of administration in
respect to the estate of Alex McGLOTHLIN, dec'd., were issued by the County
Court Clerk of Wilson Co., Tn. [signed] T.T. KEMP, Administrator
Mrs. Mary Agness Walsh MARTIN, 70 died suddenly Friday night at her home on W.
Spring Street. She was the wife of J.J. MARTIN, operator of the Cedar City
Machine Shop on N. Cumberland St. Mrs. MARTIN was a member of the Catholic
Church. Funeral services were held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in
Nashville Monday morning at 9:00 by Rev. Francis RILEY. Surviving are her
husband; four sons: John, Paul, Dean and Thomas MARTIN, all of Lebanon; one
brother, Michael WALSH of Nashville; four sisters: Miss Sarah WALSH and Mrs.
W.F. CLUMAN of Nashville, and Mrs. Annie RILEY and Mrs. Josephine GLYSIBY, both
of Detroit, Michigan. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Nashville. Seagraves
and Gill were in charge.
Watertown Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. William PATTON are the proud parents of a baby girl born Thursday
at McFarland Hospital.
Mr. & Mrs. H.C. COLLIE, JR. are the proud parents of a baby girl born in
Lebanon Hospital.
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George Stevingston RODGERS, 2 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. George W. RODGERS
of near Lebanon, died at a local hospital Saturday night at 8:00. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 5:00 at the home of Mr. & Mrs.
R.B. HOLLOWAY on Murfreesboro Pike by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON, assisted by Rev.
Owen HARDAWAY of Nashville. Mr. & Mrs. RODGERS made their home on the
HOLLOWAY farm for 8 years, only recently moving away. Surviving in addition to
his parents are his grandparents: Mrs. Ola HARRISON of Murfreesboro Pike and Mr.
& Mrs. Fanton RODGERS of near Lebanon; six uncles: Thomas, Glen, Fents and
Glendon RODGERS and John Henry HARRISON, of near here, and Mack RODGERS of
Virginia; and three aunts: Miss Kathleen RODGERS, Miss Mary Ann and Ada Mai
HARRISON, all of near Lebanon. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon and
Son in charge of arrangements.
Fellowship-
Orbia LANNOM was buried in Vesta Monday. Survivors are his parents and one
brother.
Mrs. Cora Davis LANE, 76, died Saturday morning at 4:30 at her home near Lebanon
after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at the
Rutland Church of Christ Sunday afternoon at 2:00 by Elder drake MACON of the
Greenhill community. Surviving are two sons: T.G. and J.M. LANE of Gladeville;
three sisters: Mrs. A.C. WRIGHT and Mrs. Mollie HOOKER, both of Mt. Juliet, and
Mrs. Ruth BONDS of Knoxville; one brother, Lawrence DAVIS of Mt. Juliet; and two
grandchildren: Nancy and Robert LANE of Gladeville. Burial was in Rutland
Cemetery with Ligon and Son in charge.
Mrs. Luscenia Frances WOODALL, 87, died Saturday at her home on N. Maple St.
after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday
afternoon at 2:00 by Rev. Dean STROUD, pastor of the local Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Francis DAVIS of Lebanon; one son, I.V. WOODALL
of Nashville; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the
Caraway Cemetery at Gladeville with Ligon and Son in charge of arrangements.
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One of the most patriotic sacrifices anyone can make for his country is being
made by a 90 year old woman right here in Lebanon. This woman is Mrs. Bell Nance
HALL, mother of B.O. HALL, recently retired rural route carrier. Mrs. HALL will
celebrate her 90th birthday in November. She has lived through the Civil War,
First World War and now, although she is nearly blind and is a semi-invalid, is
doing Red Cross sewing at her home on N. Cumberland St. as her contribution to
the present world crisis. Mrs. HALL, who was 10 when the Civil War broke out,
began then by milking cows while the men were away. She had two sons in the
First World War.
Mrs. W.B. GREEN, of near Lascassas, died at her home Wednesday night of last
week after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon
at the Bradley Creek Church. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Miss
Willie May GREEN; one son, James GREEN of Detroit, Michigan; two sisters: Mrs.
Vertie SLOAN of Lascassas and Mrs. Mary THOMPSON of Watertown; one brother,
Willie PATTERSON of Raleigh, N.C. Burial was in the Milton Cemetery.
Henry MORRIS of Greenville, Texas, who moved away from Lebanon 41 years ago, was
a visitor here this week. Mr. MORRIS is a brother of four local residents: Mrs.
Willie Burr JOHNSON, Mrs. Vick DAVIS, Will MORRIS, and Mrs. Marshall BROWN.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, August 14, 1941
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Miss Sarah Katherine GIBSON, 83, died at the home of her nephew, Aubrey GIBSON,
near Gladeville Tuesday afternoon. A prayer service was conducted by Rev. J.W.
POWELL at the Caraway Cemetery at Gladeville on Wednesday. Survivors are three
nieces and nephews. Ligon & Son had charge of arrangements.
Pg. 2 - Beech Log-
Mr. & Mrs. James GREEN of Detroit, Michigan were called here for the funeral
of his mother, Mrs. Grace GREEN of Lascassas
Saulsbury-
A wedding of interest was that of Miss Sudie TUGGLE and Frank VANTREASE which
was solemnized last week. They will make their home on East Main Street in
Lebanon.
Pg. 4 - Lebanon Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Roy SIMPSON are announcing the arrival of a baby girl born Sunday
at McFarland Hospital.
Mr. & Mrs. John McCULLOUGH are the proud parents of an infant son born at
McFarland Hospital August 6.
Mr. & Mrs. Tim JACKSON have a new baby boy who was born last week at
McFarland Hospital.
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Mrs. Nannie DOSIER, 75, died Friday morning at 1:30 at her home in Smithville.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the Smithville
Methodist Church by Rev. Thornton FOWLER, pastor. For several years Mr. &
Mrs. DOSIER made their home in Wilson County where Mr. DOSIER was a prominent
businessman. Soon after the death of her husband, Mrs. DOSIER returned to her
home at Smithville. Surviving are two sons: Tom DOSIER of Nashville and Louis
Len DOSIER of Chattanooga; and several grandchildren. Burial was in the
Smithville Cemetery. Seagraves & Gill were in charge.
Pleasant Grove-
The many friends of Lewis HART will regret to hear of his accidental death
Thursday night.
Marriage Licenses-
Aug. 1 - Clarence BOGLE of Statesville & Christine MELTON of Milton
Aug. 1 - James Porter CLEMMONS & Lydia Ann DENNY, both of Lebanon
Aug. 2 - Thomas Lowell HUDDLESTON of Detroit, Michigan & Mildred McMILLAN of
Nashville
Aug. 6 - Robert SANDERS of Shelbyville & Sara PALMER of Lebanon
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Rev. John Harvey GRIME, 90 prominent religious leader throughout the South, died
at his home near Lebanon on Hunters Point Pike Friday at noon. Rev. GRIME was
widely known for his "History of Middle Tennessee Baptists" and his
"Catechism of Ecclestical History". He was also the author of about 30
other publications dealing with religious subjects. He had preached in
practically all of the Baptist churches in Wilson, Smith, DeKalb, Trousdale,
Cannon, White, Putnam, and Rutherford counties. He also held pastorates in
Kentucky and Texas during his 65 years as an ordained minister. The last
pastorate held by Rev. GRIME was the Grant Baptist Church in Smith County. He
retired from the ministry about 10 years ago. Funeral services were conducted at
the Round Lick Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON
and Rev. H.F. BURNS of Nashville, assisted by 10 other ministers. Surviving are
his wife, Mrs. Lassie Young GRIME; one son, Hall GRIME of Lebanon; one daughter,
Miss Sarah Lois GRIME of Texas; a niece, Mrs. Jeff GENTRY of Cookeville; and 6
grandchildren. Burial was in Jones Cemetery at Watertown. [This was a very
lengthy obituary and is not here in its entirety.]
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, August 21, 1941
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L.D. WEST, 60, operator of the Lighthouse Inn on Nashville Pike, went on trial
for his life Monday morning with Judge John M. MITCHELL on the bench. WEST was
charged with the murder of Ernest APPLE, age 20 and an employee of the Lebanon
Garment Factory, on March 8. B.B. APPLE, father of the murdered man, will be one
of the witnesses for the State.
Pg. 3 - Lebanon Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Norman BEARD are being congratulated on the arrival of a baby
girl, Judith, last Friday at McFarland Hospital.
Mr. & Mrs. J.D. MANNING are the proud parents of a baby girl born Thursday
at McFarland Hospital.
The son born to Mr. & Mrs. Garvin ESTES of Nashville Pike on Aug 14 has been
given the name of Charles Thurston ESTES.
Wilson County News - Thursday, August 28, 1941
Pg. 3 - Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. J.S. CLEVELAND and son of Tampa, Florida were guests Saturday of
Dr. & Mrs. W.P. BONE, SR. Mrs. CLEVELAND is the great-granddaughter of Abram
CARUTHERS who was the first teacher of law at Cumberland University in 1847.
Mr. & Mrs. Webb SMITH are the parents of a baby girl born Monday at
McFarland Hospital.
Mr. & Mrs. Kai GRISSIM are welcoming a baby boy born Monday at Martha Gaston
Hospital.
Pg. 4 - Society-
Mr. Frances HARPER is announcing the marriage of her daughter, Helen, to Bryan
WINFREE, JR., son of Mr. & Mrs. Bryan WINFREE. The wedding took place on
August 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the study of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with
Rev. W.M. ZARECOR, pastor, officiating.
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Harry Richard ANDERSON, 84, retired LaGuardo farmer, died at a local hospital
Friday afternoon at 12:30 following a brief illness. Funeral services were
conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:00 at the LaGuardo Baptist Church by Rev. J.E.
WOLF. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hugh J. NORTHAN of Nashville; two sons:
R.G. ANDERSON of LaGuardo and M.F. ANDERSON of Nashville; two sisters: Mrs. Tom
GARRETT of Martha and Mrs. Cora LENOIR of Smyrna; one brother, Hugh ANDERSON of
Nashville; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the LaGuardo
Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge of arrangements.
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Bill CROOK and Miss Beulah Mae MURPHY of Prosperity were married last Sunday,
August 10, near Liberty.
Linwood-
The FITE reunion was held at the Shop Springs school Sunday, August 10. A large
crowd was present.
This community welcomes Doyal KIDWELL as its new mail carrier.
Lebanon Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. Dorris BLAND have chosen the name of Shelby Lou for their infant
daughter born last Friday.
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Mrs. Gertrude FAKES, 69, died at her home on S. Maple St. Monday morning at
4:30. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Methodist
church by Rev. H.M. JARVIS of Goodlettsville, former pastor of the local church.
Surviving are two daughters: Miss Lenora NEWBY of Lebanon and Mrs. Lillard LAYNE
of Old Hickory; one brother, James SPENCER of St. Louis, Missouri; and two
grandchildren: Mary E. and Dean LAYNE of Old Hickory. Burial was in the Cedar
Grove Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Betty Ann Smith, 6 month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wallace SMITH, died at
the home of her parents Tuesday morning at 1:30. A prayer service was conducted
Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON. Surviving are her parents and
one sister, Miss Dorothy SMITH; and her grandfather, Sam SMITH. Burial was in
the Lebanon Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements. [The
headline of this obituary read "Betty Ann Smith, 6 year old daughter of Mr.
& Mrs. Wallace SMITH but the body of the obituary stated 6 months old.]
George A. BRADLEY, 83, died at his home near Bellwood Monday morning at 9:00
after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at
3:00 at the home of Harvey YOUNG of the Cross Roads community. Mr. BRADLEY is
survived by one niece and two nephews [not named], all of Oklahoma. Burial was
in the Bradley family cemetery near the home. Ligon & Son were in charge.
Mrs. Fanny Hawthorne NEAL, 70, died at her home in Watertown Tuesday morning at
9:00 following an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at
the First Baptist Church in Watertown at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. For the past
several years Mrs. NEAL has taken an active interest in the agricultural
program. Prior to her illness she was also active in church work. Surviving are
three daughters [only 2 named]: Mrs. Wilson THOMPSON and Mrs. Louise NEAL of
Watertown; three sons: Henry Clarence NEAL of Watertown, Julian NEAL of
Birmingham, and Jordan NEAL of Canton, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Paul SWINDELL of
Aiden, Delaware; one brother, J.B. HAWTHORNE of Hartsville; and 8 grandchildren.
Burial was in the Neal Cemetery in Watertown.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, September 4, 1941
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Sam Valrus TRIPP died in a Davidson County hospital Wednesday morning at 7:30
following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be conducted this
afternoon at 3:00 at the Ligon and Son Funeral Home on West Main Street.
Survivors are one son, Clyde TRIPP of Nashville; four daughters: Misses Louise,
Evelyn and Mildred TRIPP, and Mrs. Smith DODSON, all of Lebanon; his parents,
Mr. & Mrs. T.V. TRIPP; one brother, W.F. TRIPP of Lebanon; and 1
granddaughter, Brenda TRIPP of Nashville. Burial will be in the Lebanon
Cemetery.
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William Harvey ETHRIDGE, 66, died at his home on Murfreesboro Pike Thursday
night at 11:00 after an illness of 4 weeks. Funeral services were conducted at
the Ligon & Son Funeral Home Saturday morning at 10:00 by Rev. Hoyt
HUDDLESTON. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Hobbs ETHRIDGE; three sons: John
ETHRIDGE of Lebanon, Walter ETHRIDGE of Statesville, and Emerson ETHRIDGE of
Abilene, Texas; two daughters: Mrs. Bill SANDERS of Lebanon and Mrs. Claude
GARRISON of Nashville; one brother, Marcus Eugene ETHRIDGE of Pulaski; and
several grandchildren. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery
Mrs. Jonnie Belle JACKSON, 67, died at her home near Centerville on Sunday
afternoon at 6:30. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 at
the home by Rev. Henry RUSSELL, pastor of the Murfreesboro Baptist Church.
Survivors are one son, Tim JACKSON of Lebanon; three daughters: Mrs. Emerson
SULLIVAN and Mrs. W.E. STEPHENS of Lebanon, and Mrs. W.M. WILKES of Lafayette,
Georgia; and 7 grandchildren. Burial was in the family cemetery near the home
with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Laura Elizabeth HANKINS, 66, died at her home on Rt. 3 Lebanon Sunday,
August 31, at 3:00 after and extended illness. Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at 4:30 at the Bettis Cemetery near Hunter's Point by Bro.
Lewis JACKSON. Surviving are her husband, R.E. HANKINS; one daughter, Mrs.
George MAYNARD of Nashville; one son, Carloss M. HANKINS of Camp Robinson,
Arkansas; and three brothers: W.B. and P.S. SMITH of near Lebanon, and Lex SMITH
of Sickeston, Missouri. Burial was in the Bettis Cemetery with Ligon & Son
in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 8 - Lebanon Personals-
Mr. & Mrs. W.R. JAMISON of Gladeville are the proud parents of a baby boy,
William Ray Jr., who was born recently at Martha Gaston Hospital.
Mr. & Mrs. Howard EADES of New Baird's Mill are being congratulated on the
arrival of an infant son born Monday morning at McFarland Hospital.
Sam BOULTON, 57, a local resident all his life until 5 years ago, died last
Wednesday in El Centro, California where he had been living in the home of his
sister, Mrs. M.G. GIBBS. Local relatives received word that Mr. BOULTON took his
life by hanging himself. He had been in ill health for the last two years. Local
survivors are a sister, Mrs. Hattie ORGAN and two nephews, Cecil and Chester
ORGAN.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, September 11, 1941
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George Gore DENNEY, 76, died at his home in Nashville last Thursday afternoon
following an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00
Saturday morning at the home of his son, Henry R. DENNEY, on Murfreesboro Road
by Elder R.V. CAWTHON of Mt. Juliet. Surviving, in addition to his son, is his
wife, Mrs. Lettie DENNEY; five daughters: Mrs. Walter BASKIN of Lebanon, Mrs.
Delia LANNOM and Mrs. S.L. McKENNEY of Nashville, Mrs. L.B. BLACKBURN of Rome,
and Mrs. Robert POLK of Old Hickory; and five sons: C.P. DENNEY of Lebanon, W.L.
and Austin C. DENNEY of Donelson, W.M. DENNEY of Mt. Juliet, and Clifton DENNEY
of Nashville. Burial was in the Hickman Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge.
Mrs. Debbie Emma HAMLIN, 43, died at a local hospital Saturday afternoon at 6:30
after a long illness. A brief prayer service was conducted at the home of her
son, Gabriel HAMLIN, on Pennsylvania Ave. Sunday morning at 8:00 by Rev. Dean
STROUD, pastor of the Lebanon Methodist Church. The body was carried to Chapel
Hill in Carroll County where funeral services were conducted at the Methodist
Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Mrs. HAMLIN was the widow of the late Hugh
Porter HAMLIN, owner and manager of the Cumberland Valley Cheese Company here,
who died in March. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Burial was in the
Chapel Hill Cemetery with Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Pg. 4 - Society-
An announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Jewell
Madalyn SPERRY, daughter of the late Mrs. H.P. CAWTHON, to Hoyal F. JOHNSON, son
of Mrs. H.A. PHELPS of Nashville and the late Hoyal JOHNSON. The wedding is to
be solemnized on September 19 at 8:00 in the evening at the Church of Christ.
The announcement is made today by J. Douglas WRIGHT, cousin of the bride elect.
Miss Bettye Kate PRICHARD, daughter of Mrs. Katherine PRICHARD, and Alvin A.
HALL, JR., son of Mr. & Mrs. Alvin A. HALL of Shop Springs, were united in
marriage at an impressive twilight ceremony Saturday evening at 7:00 at the
Methodist Church. Rev. Dean STROUD officiated.
Mr. & Mrs. Will Houston CATHCART announce the approaching marriage of their
daughter, Billie Love, to Howard HUDDLESTON, son of Mrs. & Mrs. Alvin P.
HUDDLESTON. The wedding will take place Thursday afternoon, September 11, at the
home of the officiating minister, Rev. B.J. JACKSON.
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Robert Lee ENOCH, 71, died at his home near Shop Springs Wednesday morning at
2:15 following an illness of a dew days. Funeral services will be conducted this
morning at 11:00 at the Ligon & Son Funeral Home by Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON.
Surviving are two sons: Tom and Jim ENOCH; and five daughters: Mrs. Melvin
BOWERS, Mrs. H.E. APPLE, Miss Mary ENOCH of Jackson, Miss Lorena ENOCH and Miss
Irene ENOCH. Burial will be in the family cemtery near New Middleton. Ligon
& Son are in charge of these arrangements.
"Uncle" Arch BAINS was found dead at his home on Knight Creek Friday
afternoon, September 3. He was thought to have died in the early part of the
night before. He was well known over the country for the tying of good brooms.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sam LANIER; and four sons: Zear, Artle,
Newbern, and Purnell. He was buried September 4 at a small graveyard in Jaco
Hollow. Tollie PATTON had charge of the funeral.
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Funeral services for J. Wiseman HEAD, 55, former Lebanon businessman, were
conducted Friday at the First Presbyterian Church of Nashville. Mr. HEAD died in
a Nashville hospital Thursday afternoon at 5:15 following a heat attack. He was
a native of Wilson County and owner of the Head Drug Co. in Lebanon about 17
years ago. Since that time he has operated a drug store in Nashville. Mr. HEAD
was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Sigma Epsilon fraternity and the
Masonic Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ann Whorton HEAD; three sisters:
Mrs. Ed VAUGHN of Cairo, Illinois, Mrs. John LOCKET and Mrs. Floyd McKEE, both
of Los Angeles, California; two brothers: Richard and Marcellus HEAD, both of
Dustin, Oklahoma. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Seagraves & Gill
assisted the McMillan & Hibbit Funeral Directors of Donelson with the
arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Sue Eakes DIES, 45, died at her home on Fesseler Lane near Nashville
Saturday night at 8:00. Funeral services were conducted at the Ligon & Son
Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 4:00 by Elder R.V. CAWTHON of Mt. Juliet. Mrs.
DIES was the daughter of T.H. EAKES and the late Mrs. EAKES of Mt. Juliet. She
was born and reared in Wilson County. Surviving in addition to her father are
three daughters: Mrs. A.H. EARHEART and Mrs. H.A. COLTON, both of Hermitage, and
Miss Margaret DIES of Nashville; one son, Cecil DIES of Nashville; three
brothers: Luther and T.H. EAKES of Mt. Juliet, and B.T. EAKES of Donelson; seven
sisters: Mrs. G.W. STARNES, Mrs. J.T. WEAVER, Mrs. B.L. LINDER, Mrs. Pearl
RAYMER, Mrs. W.H. NOKES, Mrs. Harry KNIGHT, and Miss Eula EAKES, all of
Nashville; and 2 grandchildren. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery.
Mrs. Mattie JENKINS, 74, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gale LIGON, on
Franklin Road last Thursday afternoon at 1:15. Funeral services were conducted
Friday afternoon at 3:00 at the Ligon & Son Funeral Home by Rev. John W.
BEASLEY of Nashville. Mrs. JENKINS was born and reared in the 22nd district. She
was the wife of the late C.W. JENKINS who died in February 1937. Since her
husband's death she has taken an active interest in the agricultural program.
Surviving in addition to her daughter is one son, Loyd JENKINS of Lebanon; two
sisters: Mrs. Susie CURTIS and Mrs. Maude SWEENEY of Hendersonville; six
brothers: Lyell JENKINS of Mt. Juliet, Burnett JENKINS of LaGuardo, Sam and Bob
JENKINS of Hendersonville, Walter JENKINS of Oklahoma, and Dock JENKINS of
Stewart's Ferry; and one granddaughter, Mrs. Clarence HANKINS of Lebanon. Burial
was in the Lebanon Cemetery.
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Mrs. Margaret Layne MILLER, 31, died at her home on W. High St. Tuesday night at
11:20. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 at the Church
of Christ by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, pastor. Surviving are three children: Ann,
Gordon and Kenneth MILLER; her mother, Mrs. Josie LAYNE; three sisters: Miss
Abbie LAYNE, Mrs. Givens PHILLIPS of Chillicothe, Alabama, and Mrs. George
PAINTER of Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers: Frank, Sam, and Bruce LAYNE; and
her grandmother, Mrs. Abbie VANTREASE. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with
Ligon & Son in charge of arrangements.
Miss Bessie Lou MORGAN, 27, died last Friday afternoon at her home near Leeville
at 3:50 following an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted
Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Leeville Methodist Church by Rev. E.H. HALL,
pastor. Surviving is her mother, Mrs. Annie MORGAN; and two brothers: Carl and
Odell MORGAN, all of near Leeville. Burial was in Leeville Cemetery with Ligon
& Son in charge.
Funeral services for Sandra Faye PULLEY, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson PULLEY of Lebanon, were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 by
Rev. Glenn HUDSON of Centerville. The baby was born at a local hospital Sunday
night at 11:00. Burial was in the Jackson Cemetery near the home with Ligon
& Son in charge.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, September 18, 1941
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Robert THOMPSON, Lebanon youth, was killed almost instantly last night at 8:00
when a laundry truck in which he was riding collided with a Southwestern express
truck on Nashville Pike 12 miles from Lebanon. THOMPSON, who was about 19 years
old was the son of Mrs. Mamie THOMPSON of the corner of Short and South College
St. THOMPSON was pinned underneath the wreckage of both vehicles for over an
hour while workmen unloaded the Southwestern truck in order to extricate the
body which was brought to Lebanon in a Ligon & Son ambulance. THOMPSON's
brother, Harry, had left Lebanon earlier yesterday afternoon to enter the U.S.
Army.
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Mrs. Daisy ASHE, 55, died at her home near Saulsbury yesterday morning at 9:00
and is reported to have been hanging in the kitchen where it is believed she
took her life. Mrs. ASHE was highly esteemed and her death is a shock to her
many friends and neighbors. She has been in ill health for some time. Funeral
arrangements were incomplete. Survivors are her husband, F.H. ASHE; one
daughter, Mrs. Denver BATES of near Saulsbury; one son, Joseph ASHE who is
stationed at Parris Island, S.C. Funeral services will be conducted at Saulsbury
Baptist Church by Rev. J.E. McDONALD and Rev. Carter JOHNSON. Burial will be in
the Lebanon Cemetery with Seagraves & Gill in charge.
Statesville-
The arrival of a little son to Mr. & Mrs. J.L. STROUD of Lithia Springs,
Georgia will be of interest to their friends here. Mrs. STROUD and baby are at
the Woodbury, Tennessee Hospital at present. They will be with her parents, Mr.
& Mrs. Cletus MIDGETT of Greenvale, for a few weeks before returning to
Georgia.
Linwood-
Mac SIMMS died at the age of 106 years Saturday, September 6, in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at the residence. Burial was at Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
Pleasant Grove-
George SHARPE passed away Tuesday at noon and the funeral was Wednesday at 2:00
on Lebanon Road at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. HOLLAND. His wife just
passed away a few months ago.
Pg. 7 - Saulsbury-
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Coyle ALLISON has been named Bobbie Coyle.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
Wilson County News - Thursday, September 25, 1941
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John BENNETT, 61, of Commerce, died in a local hospital Saturday night following
an illness of two weeks. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 10:00
at the Commerce Presbyterian Church by Rev. Carter JOHNSTON of Lebanon, assisted
by Rev. W.P. GEORGE of Commerce and Rev. HOOPER of Tucker's Cross Roads.
Surviving are his wife (not named); two daughters: Miss Roberta BENNETT of
Commerce and Miss Grace BENNETT of Nashville; two sons: John and Eldred BENNETT
of Nashville; one brother, Fred BENNETT of Obion County; and five sisters (not
named). Burial was in the Poplar Hill Cemetery. [John Emmerson BENNETT was born
in Wilson Co. January 10, 1880 and died September 20, 1941. He was married first
to Bertha LAWRENCE on Dec. 14, 1902. Bertha was the daughter of Eli &
Virginia LAWRENCE and was born September 26, 1885 and died January 2, 1925. John
BENNETT married for the second time to Julia Mae Midgett on June 2, 1926 in
Nashville. Julia Mae Midgett was the daughter of Hugh Mac Midgett and Martha
Talitha Barbee. She was born May 19, 1883 in Saulsbury and died in Lavergne on
May 31, 1972.]
Funeral services for Robert THOMPSON, 19, who was killed in an automobile
accident on Nashville Pike last Wednesday evening were conducted Friday morning
at 10:00 at Ligon & Son Funeral Home by Elder C.L. OVERTURF, pastor of the
Church of Christ. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mamie THOMPSON of Lebanon; two
brothers: Wade and Harris THOMPSON, both of Lebanon; one sister, Mrs. John BURNS
of Old Hickory; and a half-brother (not named). Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery.
Pg. 2 - Statesville-
Friends of Mr. & Mrs. Dale PENUEL of Goodlettsville will be interested to
know of the birth of a son on September 13. Mr. PENUEL is the son of Mr. &
Mrs. Homer PENUEL.
Pg. 3 - Society-
Miss Jewel Madalyn SPERRY, daughter of the late Mrs. H.P. CAWTHON, and Hoyal F.
JOHNSON, son of Mrs. H.A. PHELPS and the late Hoyal JOHNSON, were united in
marriage at an impressive ceremony on Friday evening at 8:00 at the Church of
Christ by Elder C.L. OVERTURF. (lengthy article not here in its entirety.)
Mr. & Mrs. Howard WOODALL announce the marriage of their cousin, Maggie Mai
HOBBS, to Clyde HAMBLIN, son of Mrs. J.D. MAY of Gladeville. The wedding took
place at their home on University Avenue on Friday evening, September 19, at
6:00 with Rev. Hoyt HUDDLESTON performing the ceremony.
Pg. 4 - Society-
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene PRICHARD celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on
September 14 at the home of J.H. JOHNSON near Barton Creek.
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Robert Howell BELCHER, 76, died in a local hospital Sunday morning at 1:30
following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Free
Methodist Church near Hunter's Point Sunday afternoon at 4:00 by Rev. Lewis
JACKSON. Surviving are three sons: John, Andrew, and A.L. BELCHER; two
daughters: Mrs. Laura Elizabeth WILLIAMS and Mrs. Daisy HANKINS; two sisters:
Mrs. Polly FOSTER and Miss Mady BELCHER, all of Wilson County. Burial was in the
Chapman Cemetery near Hunter's Point with Ligon & Son in charge of
arrangements.
Pg. 6 - Lebanon Personals-
Capt. & Mrs. Robert HOSIER were called to Suffolk, Virginia Friday night
because of the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. Walter HOSIER.
Linwood-
Mr. & Mrs. Cecil VANTREASE are the proud parents of a baby boy born last
Wednesday night at McFarland Hospital.
Submitted by: Kay M. Sheppard
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