Obituary's from Old Moulton Advertisers and other area papers page 2
Mrs. J. H. ALDRIDGE, after a long and painful illness, died near this place on Tuesday evening last, leaving a husband and a number of children to mourn her death. MA 4-8-1897 Contributed by Charity Goodwin
We sympathize with Mr. Riley ALEXANDER in the death of his bright little child, which occurred very suddenly Friday night near Moulton. MA 12-8-1898 Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Lawyers Almon of Russellville and Tuscumbia came up last Saturday to attend the burial of their brother, Mr. L. D. ALMON who died at Littlesville on Friday before. Dow had been in feeble health several years, and his death was not unexpected. He leaves a wife and 5 small children-- the oldest being 9 years old and the youngest only 2 months old-- together with a widowed mother and five brothers to lament his death. It is sad to see a man taken away from his young family under such circumstances, but we should find consolation even in the darkest hour of our existence. Every cloud, no matter how dark has a silver lining and in this instance the bereaved ones ought to thank God that Dow has been removed form this to a brighter world, where pain and death can never enter. For a long time his life was a burthen to him, yet he held on to it with a tenacity which showed how dearly he loved his family. It is indeed pleasant to know that his family have fallen into good hands, and that the wolf can never enter their portal. Within the past year four Almons have passed away, and three of them have been buried on Sunday at the same grave yard. (Contributed by Mary Almon Pugh MA 1-28-1892)
On August the 9th, 1904 the Sweet Spirit of Willie Vashti ARMOR took its flight from its earthly tabernacle. She was the daughter of Elder W. A. and Katie STOCKTON born January 12, 1862. On March the 1st, 1883 she was married to Bro. J. M. ARMOR who with six sweet children the fruit of this union are left to mourn their great loss. MA 9-8-1904
Died,December 2nd.1882,Dewitt Talmage, infant son of Rev.Thompson and Mattie ASHBURN,aged oney-ear and five day's. Little Talmadge was born at Rea Springs, Rhea County Tennessee and died at Camp Springs, Lawrence County,Alabama after a long and severe illness. Contributed by: [email protected] MA 12-21-1882
Tom BAINE, an old and respected colored man, went into a saloon at Leighton, one night last week, drank five large tumblers full of whiskey and sank to the floor and died instantly.MA 11-7-1895
Charlie BEATY, of New Decatur, while on a visit to his father-in-law, near Oakville, was struck and killed by lightning last Tuesday evening.He was about 35 years old, a man of family and bore a good reputation.When found his clothing was on fire, and his death must have been instantaneous. MA 9-1-1904
Mrs. John BERRYHILL, a good Christian woman, after a
week’s illness, died near this place on Saturday evening
last.
MA 2-25-1897
Mrs. Martha Lucinda BOOKMAN (nee Isbell) was born near
Decatur, Lawrence county, Ala., January 8, 1824; died in
Navasota, Grimes county, Texas, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
W. S. Craig, at 2.25 p.m., November 24, 1903, at the age of 79
years, 10 months and 16 days. She was married to Jesse Bookman,
at Jasper, Texas. October 21,
1856, and removed to Prairie Plains, Grimes county, Texas, the
same year. She professed religion and united with the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in early life. Her family was among the early
settlers of this country. Her Grandfather, Godfrey Isbell, was a
soldier in the Revolutionary War, and came of Irish descent. Her
father, Jabez Isbell, was a soldier in the War of 1812; was also
an Indian War soldier, and fought at the battle of Horse Shoe,
Alabama. He died at the age of 75,
and was buried at Prairie Plains. Sister Bookman was one of those
sweet-spirited, lovable women whom to know was to love. The
writer knew her from his infancy to the day of her death. It can
be truly said of her that her pleasure and happiness consisted
most in making life pleasant for others. Her husband's home was
the preacher's home. I have known them to entertain every member
of presbytery in their home several times. She was of a bright,
cheerful disposition, always ready and
willing to meet the responsibilities of life with true Christian
courage. I never knew her to speak a harsh, unkind word about any
one. She was always ready to throw the mantle of charity around
the faults of others. She was the mother of five children. Her
husband and three children preceded her to the glory world. The
two remaining are Pickens Butler Bookman and Mattie J. Bookman
Craig, both of whom reside in Navasota, Texas. I rejoice to say
that they, too, are devoted Christians, following the example set
by their godly parents and walking in His steps. P. B. Bookman is
an elder in the Prairie Plains church. While the bereft children
weep at their loss, it is not as those who have no hope; for
their mother has only gone on before to welcome them home when
the blessed Master shall say to them, "It is enough, come up
higher." To the children I will say: Emulate her godly life
and Christian example, and you will surely go to where she now
dwells, in a house not made with hands, eternal in the
heavens."
"A precious one from you has bone,
A voice you loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in your home
Which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven."
--W. R. Edwards.
Source: "The Cumberland Presbyterian." January 21,
1904, pages 94-95.
(I am note related to this family. Just sharing the obituary. Susan Knight Gore Susan
Knight Gore, Archivist)
(Historical Foundation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,1978
Union Avenue-Memphis, Tennessee 38104) (http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/
)
Uncle Tom BORDEN, one of our last citizens was called to his reward last Friday and buried Saturday following, at the PARKER grave yard. Uncle Tom was about 73 years old.MA 7-6-1905
Died at the home of her parents 1 1/2 miles south of Mt. Home, Bular BOWMAN, age 7 yrs, 10 months, 6 days. Three weeks before her death, she became ill and gradually grea worse and termination in ulceration of the bowls. Bular was a good little child, with a quite, gentle disposition and showed unusual patience and fortitude during her illness. All that could be done by able physicians and the loving parents and friends was done to restore her to health. She was gently laid in her final resting place at Union HIll to await the final resurrection day. G.G. GRIMES officated at the grave. (MA 7-16-1903)
Simon BOYD, one of the oldest and best known
colored men in this section, died near Moulton last Sunday night.
MA 3-18-1897
News comes to Moulton from Chattanooga, that Mrs. Susan BRYANT is dead. She lived in this place for many years. We regret to learn of her death. (MA Feb. 3, 1881)
We tender our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. BYARS in the death of their infant child. MA 8-11-1904
William D. BYNUM Born
Feb. 17, 1822 in Lawrence Co., Ala died June 17, 1904 LCA, buried
Old Town Creek Cemetery in LCA. Obit:
W.D. Bynum was born in the northeast portion of Lawrence County
Alabama, Feb. 17th, 1822. His parents came from North Carolina
among the early settlers of this county. When our brother was 12
or 14 years of age, his parents moved to Lincoln Co., Tenn, where
he remained until he had grown into manhood. In August 1847 he
was married to Miss L.C. Milam and soon after this settled a few
miles south of Landersville where he lived until the end came.
The result of this marriage was two sons John and William, both
men of families and resides in our midst. On Oct. 2nd, 1866 the
death angel came and claimed the mother of these children, and
our brother was married the second time to Miss Emily Appleton on
Feb 27th, 1868 who survives him, and still lives on the old
homestead. For mearly, in not quite a half a century Bro. Bynum
was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church, and until declining
health interupted was a regulas attendent on the stated meeting
of the church. He lived an honest, true and upright life; firm in
his convictions, holding last the profession of his faith in
Christ unto the end. He passed the 2nd mile post last Feb. and on
June the 17th, 1904 he fell asleep in Jesus. May our blessed Lord
comfort the bereaved widow and children. (Contributed by Alex) MA 9-8-1904
Mr. John BURKS, who hurt himself lifting one month ago, was buried on Thursday evening last. He was one of the old land marks of the county, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. MA 10-13-1892
Mrs. Lucy Ann CHRISTENBERRY (nee Rutherford), age 84, passed
away at her residence in Moulton, Sunday afternoon at 6:15 after
a weeks illness.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Narcisca Jane THOMPSON of
Sunset, Texas; two sons, James David CHRISTENBERRY of Edmond,
Okla., and Willie Lee CHRISTENBERRY of Freddick, Okla.; eleven
grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and ten great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at two o'clock
at Moulton Methodist Church by Rev. S. L. Pickett. Burial was
made in the Prospect Cemetery near Landersville with Highsmith
directing.
Mrs. CHRISTENBERRY had been a member of the Methodist Church in
Landersville for many years.
The following were pallbearers: Clark BURCH, J. K. AYERS, Frank
MARTIN, Emmett BURCH, Spencer LATHAM and A. B. YOUNG.
(Lucy was the last burial in the Prospect Cemetery, mother of
Pvt. Curn Christenberry, 167th US Inf. Co. L. killed in WW I
awarded DSC. Lucy's parents were James Horace RUTHERFORD, CSA 4th
Ala. Cav. Co. A & Margaret T. MONTGOMERY) Contributed by: Sunni Evan
Montgomery 8-11-2004 MA
7-27-1939
We tender our sympathy to Capt. COCHRAN in the death of his good mother, which occurred near Mount Hope on Thursday last. MA 10-6-1892
Died : Near Landersville, on the 29 the ult., from the paralysis, in the 72 nd year of his age, George COOK, an Confederate Soldier and highly respected citizen. MA 4-11-1901
J. H. CRAIG, one of our oldest and best known citizens, died and was buried at Town Creek last week. MA 3-4-1897
Again we are
called to record the death of another dear brother –
James Houston CRAIG. He was born April 14, 1824. Was
married to Miss Mary C. SUTTON, March 23, 1848. To them
were born eleven children, five of whom preceded him to the house
above; five remain; five sons, two of whom are ministers of the
gospel; one daughter, who has deeply felt the pangs of
bereavement in the death of her husband. On
February 24th 1897, the Master said “it is enough, come up
higher. So the spirit was released from the body”.
Moulton Advertiser, 8 April 1897 Contributed by: Sunni Evan
Montgomery 3-9-2005
Mr. Ben CRAIG, an industrious and well to do
farmer, died at his home near Landersville on Wednesday of last
week.
MA 10-6-1892
Sylvester CRUMP, oldest son of J. W. and Ann CRUMP, of this place, Died in Waxahachie, Texas, last Friday. His remains were brought to Moulton and buried Monday by the side of his loved ones. MA 10-17-1895
Lem H.CUNNINGHAM committed sucide on the
18th,at Birmingham,by jumping into a red hot furnace.The furnace
was seven times hotter than the one which the Hewbrew children
walked. Contributed by: [email protected]
MA 11-23-1882
Nichols DAVIS, a prominent member of the Huntsville Bar, died in that city last week.MA 3-12-1885
George DEMASTUS buried a child one evening last week.MA 10-13-1892
We regret to chronicle the death of Reuben ECHOLS which occurred at Hartsell last week. MA 6-2-1892
Tirie ( Tike ) ELROD . Going west on hiway
36 from Danville you will come to Speake Ala turn left at 4
way
stop . Go to first curve in road a left turn in curve wll
take you to Lindsey cemt. where Tirie is burried and if you
go around the cuve on right is the home place of J.O Erod
father of Tirie the only thing left of the house is
some of the fireplace go to the second curve . This curve is
where Tirie and his father went to cut a tree and the
tree fell on Tirie killing him .in 1916. He was 21 years old and
was going to get married. Submitted by James Elrod
Mrs. Montie ELLIS, a pure hearted Christian woman, died recently near Town Creek Baptist church.MA 10-6-1892
Mrs. John ELKINS, who lived in this place some years ago, died very suddenly at Cherokee recently. MA 4-15-1897
Capt.Thomas GREEN 48 from N.C., in the 59th year of his age. Capt.Green at the time of his death was contractor for carrying the U.S.mail between Tuscaloosa & Courtland Al. And will be greatly missed by the country as well as by his family and friends.( HD - Nov 18, 1860)
Andy GRIFFIN, an old and respected citizen
of Oakville, and a deacon in the Oakville Church, died on the 9th.
MA 1-16-1896
Died March 8th, 1885 near Mt. Hope Udora BELL, daughter of C. F. and Ellen HARVILLE, aged 12 years, 3 months and 18 days. MA 3-19-1885
Died near Avoca, Lawrence County, on the 16th of August, 1869, Mrs. Martha Jane HEFNER, wife of C.L. Hefner, and daughter of Dr. Samuel Beene, in the 22nd year of her age. Mrs. Hefner was afflicted with a complicated chronic disease, which had confined her to a bed of suffering for near four months. She suffered more than tongue can tell, but bore them with christian fortitude, feeling that her light afflictions were destined to work out for her a crwon of rejoicing at God's right hand. She was married on the 20th of August, 1868, and wanted only 4days to make out the fist year of matrimonial life. She joined the Methodist Church when quite young, and from her cradle up was a kind, duitful and affectionate chid and after mariage was a kind and devoted wife, and was loved by all who formed her acquaintance. Before dying she called the family and friends around her and requested them to meet her in Heaven. She admonished her youngest brother, who had but a day or two previous professed religion, to hold out faithful. With her arms locked around the neck of her husband, she calmly fell asleep. Her parents and relatives are consoled by the hope that she is happy in the Father's Kingdom, where sorrow in unknown and death never enters. "Then mourn not that to her with white garment is given, For blessed are they who have died in the Lord". MA-Aug. 27, 1869
Joseph Manuel Aguero HENDERSHOT Born January
20, 1995 passed away January 27, 1997 due to a drowning
accident. He was the son of Agustin and Lisa Randolph
Hendershot of Wolf Springs. He left behind his parents and
a brother, Nicklas Hendershot and a half-sister Ana
Hendershot. His grandparents were Bobby and the late Edithel
Randolph, and Albert E. Hendershot and Magaly Aguero
Hendershot. All of Wolf Springs.
Contributed by : Lisa
Randolph Giovino Sept. 2005
Mrs. HENRY was killed near Town Creek by the horses running away from the wagon (ASW April 26, 1888)
On the morning of June 18th, 1895, the angel of death came to the home of E. P. and M. C. HOLLAND, and took their precious babe, Lucille. Only 9 months and 4 days old. MA 6-1895
Died near Hillsboro, January 25th, 1881 of pneumonia, Thomas W. HOLLAND, son of W.F. & Mary HOLLAND, in the 22nd year of his age. (MA Feb 3, 1881)
Moulton Adv.For many long weary day's,the
death angel hovered over the home of J.R. HOUSTON as if loth to
break the tie that bound him most closely to the earth.ut o te
evening of July 12,1912,the Master said; " It is enough,come
up higher" . and the spirit of John R.Houston took it's
flight fom earth to heaven.He was the son of James R. and Nancy
G.Houston.Born Jan.19,1860 -aged 52 years,5 months,and 16
days.Was married to Myrtie V.Wear on Dec.20,1887.Early in life he
gave his heart to Jesus and united with the Town Creek Baptist
Church where he remained an orderly member untill a few years
ago--he and his wife joined the Mt.Hope Baptist Church-- of which
he was a member at the time of his death.Stricken in the prime of
his life when the future held out to him it's greatest
opportunity for service in the Master's kingdom,it is hard to see
why it is so;but Jesus say's," What I do, not now but yea
shall know hereafter ". The funeral was conducted by
R..M.Roberts,after which the body was laid to rest in Rock Spring
Cemetery to await his resurrection morn. We commend to the grace
and love of God the wife,adopted son,brother's and sister's and
ll the relative's.The lonliness of seperation after
long,loving companionship is one oof the sadest of all
experiences". The grief that come's of the heart,as it's
dearest ties are severed are umspeakaby hard to bear;but the dear
word's, " My grace is suffcient for thee",upholds,and
comfort is found in the thought of a reunion in the heavenly home
with loved one's gone before.R.T.Wear and wife.
Note:John R.Houston died at Mt.Hope 07/05/1912 .The adopted son
refered to ,was my grandfather.He was not adopted but his
father's son born out of wedlock.Rev. Robert T.Wear wrote this
obituary.He was John Houston's father in law.
Contributed by: [email protected]
In memory of our mother,Mrs.Nancy G. HOUSTON
,wife of J.R.Houston Sr. Was born May 15.1827 and departed this
life Nay 20,1909.She lived a devoted christian life from
her youth.She leaves 5 children,2 boys and 3 girls,12
grandchildren and ten great grandchildren to nourn her loss. The
happy home's are overcast by the shadow of a great sorrow and
from it's desolation there come's to us this thought;If mother is
dead, shall she live again ? Like balm to to our
wounded spirit's ,the
answer come's fronm our Savior;" I am the the resurrection
and the life. He that believeh om Me,though he were dead,yet
shall he live again ". May the sweet memories of our
christian mother inspire us all to walk in her footstep's.May
that friend that sticketh closer than a brother comfort our
broken heart's and bring us at last to join our sainted mother in
that glorious land where parting's never come.
" All grief and doubt and unbelief
Flee where mother
is.
Hope and faith and sweet
relief
Come where
mother is
Mother,Mother,name most sweet,
Heaven guide our weary
feet
Home where mother is ".
" Let us meet her up in Heaven
Be with her
forever more
Where all sin's have been
forgiven
In that land,fair
Cannan's shore
We'll meet her at that great
assize's
On the
resurrection day,
When her form from earth
arise';s
Then we'll
alway's with her stay
Daughter-In-Law
This is thought to be written by her daughter in law ,Myrtie
Virgina Wear Houston,daughter of Rev.Robert Tipton & Sarah
Wear,and wife of John R.Houston Jr. Contributed by: [email protected]
MA 6-1-1909
We regret to learn that Dr. Gus JAMES, a respected citizen and practicing physician, died in Courtland last Thursday night. He was a warm-hearted gentleman (MA Feb. 3, 1881)
Departed this life, December 19, 1896, at his home, near Avoca, James Houston KERBY, aged 37 years, 2 months and 19 days. He was the only son of J. M. & L. J. KERBY. Our relative met his death by accident, having had his left arm lacerated in the saws of a steam gin on the morning of the 15th. MA 2-25-1897
Mr. Dave KERBY died at his home near Avoca last Saturday.He was about 50 years old.MA 4-1-1897
Mrs. Dr. LIGON was buried here on Firday last (ASW April 19, 1888)
Miss Carris Murrell MARTIN, after and
illness of 4 months, died in this place Friday last -- aged 15
years, 5 months and
22 days. (MA 12-4-1902)
Mrs. Mahala MASTERSON was born August 20, 1825, and died January 3rd 1897, at her home in Oakman, Ala.She was married to James N. MASTERSON, March 28, 1843, was happily converted in 1839, and joined the Missionary Baptist church at Bethel in Lawrence co., Alabama. She was the mother of six and grand mother of nineteen children. The names of her children are as follows: Dr. John P. MASTERSON, who lives in the West; Dr. W. T. MASTERSON and Col. Geo. M. MASTERSON, of Oakman. James MASTERSON, of Lawrence county, Mrs. Dr. STEPHENSON, of Birmingham, and Mrs. KIRBY, deceased, of Lawrence county. MA 1-1897
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McCORMICK had a baby to catch fire and burned so badly that it soon died.They live six miles south of Leighton, and the sad accident occurred one day last week, while the mother had gone to the spring. MA 12-8-1898
Mrs. C. W. McDANIEL, about 73 years old, died very suddenly on the 6th of June at the residence of Jessie WALLACE's, 12 miles southeast of Moulton. (MA 6-18-1903)
Died at the residence of her father, in Moulton, on Friday evening, June 4, 1869, Ella McDONALD, eldest daughter of Hon. James H. & Mary Ann McDonald, in the 14th year of her age. The spirit tarried but a few hours after the disease brought the summons to depart. All the day before she was at school reciting her lessons as usual, and answered to her name in the evening roll call: but before another day closed she was called from among us. "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord". MA 6-11-1869
Capt. J. M. McGEHEE, died with typhoid fever.He was an honest man and a brave Confederate soldier.MA 11-7-1895
Mrs. J. R. McGUIRE, a devoted mother and
loving wife, died near Mt. Hope, a few days ago. She was
long an invalid.
MA 10-6-1892
After a heroic struggle with the world, the flesh and the devil for nearly 82 years Uncle Fletch McKELVEY passed across to the great beyond at 4 a.m., last Friday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Sally STEWART and now his emaciated body sleeps in the cold grave by the side of his wife.MA 6-29-1905
Mrs. A. J. McMILLAN, a most excellent lady, dropped dead at Crow, last Friday while shopping. She was a daughter of the late Harvey COWAN. She leaves a husband and a number of children to mourn their loss. MA 4-8-1897
Mrs. McMILLAN, a good mother of Jack, Frank, Newt, J.W. and Taylor, died near Moulton last Friday. She was about 80 years old. (MA 7-17-1902)
Sarah Jane MILAM, wife of J. H. MILAM,
daughter of Reason YOUNG. Sister MILAM was born November 4,
1835 in Lawrence county, Alabama and died June 25, 1905, at her
home near Moulton. Was married to J. H. MILAM February 6,
1896. She had been twice married before this and was at the
time of her marriage to Bro. MILAM the widow of John
WALLACE. She never had any children. She leaves
beside her husband, two brothers – Joe and Bob YOUNG and
Mrs. SEAMANS of Decatur to mourn their loss. She was buried
at the YOUNG grave-yard to await the great Resurrection.
MA 7-6-1905
Died of pneumonia, at his residence at Camp
Spring on the 5th March 1885 Mary Francis MILAM,
consort of J. M. MILAM, age 48 years, 10 months and 12
days. She married J. M. MILAM Nov. 20, 1853 after her
marriage united herself with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in which she lived a devoted and consistent member until her
death.
MA 3-19-1885
Aunt Jane MILAM, died at her home near this place, last Monday evening and will be interred in the damp Spring Cemetery.MA 6-29-1905
On Saturday morning last, the sweet spirit of Mrs. Mollie MILAM, wife of Mr. John H. MILAM, was freed from its suffering mortality and winged its flight to the home above.To the husband and son, who will miss her in the saddened home, God will not leave you comfortless. MA 10-31-1895
Mrs. Mary MILAM departed this life Oct. 26th, 1895, at her home two miles south of Moulton, Ala. She was born March 23rd, 1842. She was a daughter of Matthew ROBERTS, one of the early settlers of Lawrence county, and sister to the lamented elder J. C. ROBERTS, and the mother of elder J. W. SANDLIN, pastor of East Decatur Baptist Church. She was twice married. He first husband was ------- SANDLIN, who died in the late war; some years after which she married J. H. MILAM, who survives her. MA 11-7-1895
Mrs. J. M. MILAM, a most excellent Christian lady died at Camp Spring one day last week. MA 3-12-1885
Three of our colored friends have passed into the spirit world with in the past ten days, viz: Aunt Mary MILAM, the aged wife of the late Uncle Bob MILAM, died on Monday the 6th. MA 1-16-1896
Little Sallie,daughter of Robert S.and Mary MILLER was born on July 13th,1876 and died November 6th,1882.She was their only remaining child. Contributed by: [email protected] MA 11-16-1882
J.A. MILLER of Clay County is visiting his
brother, W.P. MILLER of near this place. He is an old Confederate
soldier,
and fell facing the enemy at Atlanta. (MA 2-5-1903)
In Memory of Nelly Ellen MONTGOMERY, she was born December 27, 1902, died July the 26 1904. MA 8-18-1904
J.D. MONTGOMERY buried a child last Sunday (MA 10-23-1902)
Charlie MONTGOMERY, recently married, died near town last week, leaving a young wife and a host of relatives to mourn their loss. MA 4-8-1897
Landersville
News
Died, near Landersville, September 22, of apoplexy, in the 90th
year of his age, Jackson Craig MONTGOMERY (CSA Pvt. 4th Ala. Cav.
Co. A). Uncle Craig was born in Limestone County but moved to
Lawrence when only 6 years old. He was the father of 17 children,
8 step children and numerous grandchildren, he having been
married 3 times. He was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church.
His aged widow and children have the sympathy of this community
in their sore afflictions.
Wives and years of marriage: Permelia Parks HARGROVE 1838-1860
Sarah Elizabeth McNORTON (nee Dunlap?) 1860-1868
Fady B. LITTLE (nee Dunlap) 1868 until death
(widow of Stephen LITTLE, CSA Pvt. 16TH Ala. Inf.)
Contributed by: Sunni Evan Montgomery
8-11-2004 MA 10-6-1904
Pamela G. NESMITH, nee LEIGH, was born in Halifax Co, Va., on the 27th day of Sept. 1825, and died at her home, near Avoca, Lawrence Co. Ala., on the 13th day of October, 1895 – aged 70 years and 16 days.She was married to elder John Ray NESMITH on the 14th day of August, 1850 – the result of this union being 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls, all grown and married. MA 11-7-1895
Another old mand mark has gone to his
reward. Uncle Jake NORTON one of the oldest and best ctizens of
Lawrence County died near Mt.Hope,on the 4th.He was in his
85th.year of his age.Contributed by: [email protected]
MA 11-9,1882
Mr. Daniel J. ORR, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, died suddenly at his home near Danville, on Friday last, while seated at a table writing. MA 4-1-1897
Died in Lawrence Co., Ala. The 2nd
of March 1885, Mr. Allen G. OWEN, one of our oldest and best
citizens. He was born Sept. 8, 1808. He married on
the 15th of March 1853. He was Register in the
Chancery Court and a Baptist.
MA 3-19-1885
Died on the 17th.ogf August
1882,little Hattie,daughter of R.G.and A.J.OWENS,aged 4 years,7
months and 5 day's.
Suo Rosa,Ark.Oct.30,1882. Contributed by: [email protected]
MA-11-16-1882
Mrs. Susie Pepper
Moulton- Mrs. Susie Ann Paralee Peppers, 87, Moulton 3, who
suffered a heart attack a month ago died at 1 am today at her
residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3pm at
Liberty Methodist Church. Burial will be in the adjoining
cemetery with Elliott Brown-Serice in charge. Ministers Kyle
McWhorter and Emmett Byars will officiate. The body was to be
returned to the residence at 5pm today. It is to remain there
until time to be taken to the church for services. Survivors
include three daughters, Mrs. J.G. Moody, Moulton 3, Mrs. R.L.
Johnson, Hartselle, Miss Nolar Peppers, Moulton 3; five sisters,
Mrs. Liza Nelson, Huntsville, Mrs Zonar Knighten, Somerville,
Mrs. Modie Gralin, Florida, Mrs Minnie Dunn, Arab, Ala, and Mrs.
Tursie Roden, Texas; seven brothers, C.J. Leeth, Joppa, Bill
Leeth, Okemah Okla, Jack Leeth, Somerville 2, Mark Leeth,
Someville 2, Joe Leeth, Hartselle, Huston Leeth, Priceville,
Marvin Leeth, Decatur: 29 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. (Contributed by Alex)
Aunt Caroline PETERS, a colored woman perhaps 80 years old, died near here last Friday. (MA 3-6-1902)
Extract from THE CHRISTIAN MONTHLY, edited and published by J. M. Pickens,Mountain Home, Lawrence County, Alabama, 1870 and 1871.(Two bound volumes deposited with the Library of the School of Religion, Butler University, Indianapolis,Indiana, 1945.
May 1871, page 237.
Died at Mountain Home, Alabama, February 9th, 1871,
William G. PICKENS, aged seventy-six years, eleven months
and twenty days. The deceased was born in Abbeville District,
South Carolina, February 20, 1794, and removed with his
father’s family to Maury County, Tennessee, about the year
1806 and in the early settlement of that county. In
obedience to his country’s call and while quite young, he
served in General Jackson’s army in the war with the Indians
and participated in a number of its hardest fought battles.
On November 7, 1816, he was married to Charlotte Bruce and
continued to reside in his adopted State and near the homestead
of his father till near two years before his death when he
removed to Mountain Home, Alabama.He became a member of the
Christian Church early in the Reformation, practiced virtue and
maintained a high degree of integrity and honor. Though a
man of more than ordinary intellect and possessing an education
superior to that usually afforded in the
days of his youth, he was quiet and retired, loved his home and
preferred industrial pursuits to the more noisy spheres of
life. His memory is fondly cherished by family and friends
and not least by her who was his faithful companion through more
than fifty years; but age and infirmity admonish that she too
must follow soon.(Contributed by:[email protected]
If we had the selection of an epitaph for
the grave of Bro. Jas. M. PICKENS we would write the following:
"Blessed are the Peace-Makers, for they shall be called the
children of God." He lost his life in his unselfish efforts
to save that of a friend.
(MA Feb 10, 1881)
W.J. POLK, a distant relative of President POLK, was sand bagged and killed at an early hour in Decatur last Saturday morning. HE leaves a family, and his death should be a warning to others who are leading such lives. (MA 4-17-1902)
Mrs.Miriah POWERS was burned up at Huntsville. Contributed by: [email protected] MA 12-21-1882
Henry PRIEST, an honest and hard working
colored man, died at his home a few miles east of this place on
Monday last.
MA 2-25-1897
Jas. QUINN and old respectable citizen of Russeville, committed susicide in that place a few days ago, by hanging himself. He was a brave Confederate Soliders. (MA Feb 10, 1881)
Edithel Fanning RANDOLLPH born Feb 1, 1939
passed away on Feb. 1 1993 after a brief illness. Her
husband was Bobby Gene Randolph. Her children
were John Paul Randolph, Lisa Randolph Hendershot, and
Lance Randolph of Wolf Springs, and Danny Randolph of Iuka,
Mississippi. She had three surving three
grandchildren Dakota Ray Randolph, Nicklas Miguel
Hendershot and Ana Hendershot.
Contributed by : Lisa
Randolph Giovino Sept. 2005
Mrs. Nancy RETHERFORD, 65 years old, died near Hatton, on the 10th of June. (MA 6-18-1903)
Mr. David Retherford, aged about 70 years, died near this place on the 19th. He was not only blind, but was afflicted with a cancer, and death was doubtless a welcome visitor. (Contributed by: Sunni Evan Montgomery MA 3-30-1882)
MAE L. ROBERTS
Sept. 1, 1928-Sept. 11, 2004 (Paper: The Truth)
ELKHART -- Mae L. Roberts, 76, of West Lexington Avenue, died at
her residence of natural causes on Saturday (Sept. 11, 2004). She
was born Sept. 1, 1928, in Moulton, Ala., to Albert and Mary
(Kirby) Jones. She married Hobart J. Roberts July 9, 1945, in
Cullman, Ala.
She survives with three sons, James (Shelly) Roberts of
Mechanicsberg, Pa., and Gary (Sheri) Roberts and Tom Roberts,
both of Elkhart; one daughter, Donna (Robert) Bales of
Clarksville, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Oliver, Albert and
Jimmy Dotson, and four sisters, Bertha Rutledge, Lula Bell
Terrell, Gertrude Kirby and Lilly Kirby.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Chapel Hill Funeral
Home and from noon Tuesday until the service at 1 p.m. at Elkhart
County Community Baptist Church, 23805 Sunnyside Ave., Elkhart.
Pastor Ed Ritchie will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill
Memorial Garden in Osceola.
Mrs. Roberts retired in 1991 from Elkhart General Hospital after
28 years of service.Memorials may be given to Elkhart County
Community Baptist Church
Contributed By : Randy
Roberts
Mrs. Mary ROBERTS, relict of the late Rev. J. C. ROBERTS, a most estimable lady, died at Wren several days ago, aged about 65 years MA 12-1-1898
This is the obituary printed in the
Waurika News-Democrat, Friday, April 27, 1917.
"Houston Warren ROBERTS was born in Moulton,
Alabama, in 1838, and died at the home of
his son, John W., in Waurika, Oklahoma, Thursday, April 19, 1917.
He was buried in the Ryan cemetery last Friday afternoon. He
fought in the Civil war and was honorably discharged by the
government at the close of the struggle.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Anne Sandlin and
to that union four children
were born, all of whom survive. They are:Mrs. Wm. Hughes
of Byers, Texas; Mrs. Geo. Hughes and David Woods of
Burkburnett, Texas, and J. W. Roberts of this city.
In the year of 1865 he united with the Baptist church and
maintained that faith until death."
"The deceased made his home in Waurika for many years and
was well known here.
For the past few years he made his home mostly with his children
and was visiting in
Waurika when he was compelled to take his bed with a severe case
of kidney trouble.
He was bedfast only a couple of weeks and while the deceased was
well advanced in years, nevertheless, until recently, he appeared
in good health and his death was a distinct shock
to both relatives and friends." Note: Houston started
in the 16th Alabama but was transferred to the 4th Ala. Cav.
Roddy's after a bad wound in the Battle of Shiloh to be with his
brothers who were serving in Roddy's unit. Father and Mother:
Matthew Roberts and Susannah Wells. Contributed by: Sunni Evan
Montgomery 3-9-2005
J. W. "Sip" RUTHERFORD died at his home near Rice, Texas recently. He was about 75 years old and well known to many of our readers. He leaves a widow and 7 children to lament his death, besides many other relatives. Sip was a good Confederate soldier, and his old comrades will regret to learn of his death, but the boys who wore the Gray are fast passing away and soon they will all be gone. (Served in the 16th Alabama Infantry, Co. F, 3rd Sgt. wife was Sarah "Sally" Ward Murray) Moulton Advertiser Jan. 5, 1909, Pg. 3) Contributed by: Sunni Evan Montgomery 10-16-2004
J. W. SANDERSON, one of our oldest and best known citizens died near Hatton last week. MA 8-25-1904
Uncle Jonathan SANDLIN, died in the bosom of
his family near Landersville last Monday. He was nearly 90
years old.
MA 7-6-1905
An aged mother has fallen in Israel -- a
land mark has been wiped out by the angel of death. On the
19th.of November,1882,Mrs.Penninah SANDLIN,who was in her
86th.year,shook off this mortal dusk and passed
up into the court's of glory.It is said that she has 9 married
children and a large number of grandchildren and many
great-grandchildren. Contributed by: [email protected]
MA 12-7-1882
Mr. Nathan SCRUGGS, died at Tuscumbia on
Tuesday and was buried at Town Creek on Wednesday.A good man
gone.
MA 11-7-1895
Mrs. Mary Shackelford, for many years a resident of Moulton, died last week at Nashville, Tennessee. She was a good woman, and our people esteemed her highly. She was buried at Hartselle. (MA 2-26-1903)
Mr. A. J. SHELTON, postmaster at Kimo, near Moulton, died on Thursday evening last, after a painful illness of a few weeks.MA 11-7-1895
Major S.S. SHELTON, a venerable and noble
citizen of Carrolton, Alabama died a few days ago in that place.
(MA Feb 3, 1881)
We tender to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. SHOEMAKER our deepest sympathy in the death of their infant daughter, which occurred at their home near Moulton on Sunday night last [Oct. 16].MA 10-20-1892
In the death of Mr. J. Y. SHOEMAKER the county has sustained a great loss.His soul was undisturbed, and at four o’clock P. M., on the 30th day of July 1884.The angels lifted his spirit up into the realms of glory.Seventy one years of age, a pure name, a devoted wife, four daughters and three sons are left behind. MA 8-7-1884
Brother John Yancy SHOEMAKER was born in Maury county,
Tennessee, on the 21st of July, 1813.He removed to
Lauderdale county, Alabama, where he was married, on the 16th
of February, 1836 to Miss Rebecca BURROW, who survives to mourn
her sad bereavement. For the purpose of educating his
children, he removed to the vicinity of Moulton, Alabama, in the
year 1858. He departed this life at his residence near
Moulton, on Wednesday the 30th of July, 1884
MA 8-14-1884
Mr. P. W. SHOEMAKER, died near this lace on Wednesday, March 3, 1897. Percy was a native of this place, and was 37 years and 7 months old at the time of his death. Some ten years ago he was married to Miss Fannie HART of Texas, and settled down on the old homestead near Moulton. In 1890 they removed to Texas. Elder Robert WEAR, brother in law of the deceased, conducted the funeral exercised. We learn that in a few weeks Mrs. SHOEMAKER and son will return to her people in Texas. MA 3-11-1897
It is our sad duty this week to announce the
death of Mrs. Rebecca SHOEMAKER, who died at her home near
Moulton on Saturday evening the 15th of May 1886
– aged 66 years, 9 months and 12 days. Mrs. SHOEMAKER
was left a widow about two years ago, and now she leaves behind
seven children – four daughters and three sons – to
mourn their loss.
MA 5-20-1886
Mrs. Rebecca Burrow SHOEMAKER, in the neighborhood of Rogersville, Lauderdale County, Alabama, Rebecca BURROW was born on the third day of August, 1819. On the 16th day of February, 1836, she was married to our lately deceased brother, John Y. SHOEMAKER, Sister SHOEMAKER was the mother of ten children, three of whom have preceded her to “the spirit land.” MA 5-27-1886
It is with saddened hearts that we record the death of our beloved Brother, Percy W. SHOEMAKER, who was born near Moulton, Lawrence county, Ala., August 3rd, 1859. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. SHOEMAKER. He was married to Miss Fannie HART, of Comanche, Texas, December 22nd, 1887. Coming back to his native State he remained three years. Feeling that it would be to his interest, he went west and settled near Comanche, Texas, December, 1890. There he remained until January 1896, when failing health bade him seek a change. He then came to Arkadelphia, Ark., hoping to be restored to former health, he returned in July to his old home and native clime, still cherishing a hope that the change would do him good. But taking LaGrippe in December, he never recovered from its effects, but gradually declined, until March 3rd, 1897, when he fell asleep in Jesus. He leaves a devoted wife and one bright little boy of eight summers, together with an older brother and four sisters to mourn their loss. MA 3-18-1897
Mr. Lawrence SIMMS had the emisfortune of loosing a little child last week (ASW June 28, 1888)
It becomes our duty to record the death of Mrs. Frances R. SIMMS, which sad event occurred yesterday morning, January 22, 1896, at the residence of her son in law, Dr. R. M. SIMPSON, in Moulton, Alabama. She was a daughter of the late John and Martha PREUITT, and was born June 15, 1836, on the old homestead, 4 miles east of Moulton. She was married to Dr. Thomas D. SIMMS in the year 1856. Her husband preceded her to the spirit world on July 16th, 1891. Her death was caused by an illness of two weeks with LaGrippe, followed by measles.MA 1-16-1896
We were sorry to learn of the death of Grandpa SIVLEY, which occurred near this place on Friday of last week. He was buried Sunday morning Masonically, at the SIVLEY Cemetery. MA 3-18-1897
Mr. Pleas SIVLEY, in the 88th year of his age, and one of the oldest citizens of Lawrence county, died at his home, six miles north of this place, on Friday evening last.MA 3-18-1897
Dr. Carlos G. SMITH, who recently died at his home in Florida, is well remembered by many of our people. He established a high school at Mountain Home, in this county.MA 10-27-1892
Died, at her home, near Leighton, on Tuesday, Oct. a29th, Mrs. James H. SPANGLER.We tender our sympathies to the broken hearted husband and motherless children. MA 11-7-1895
Died on October 30th, near Leighton, Mr. Daniel SPANGLER, in the 84th year of his age, Peace to his dust.MA 11-7-1895
Mrs. Fannie STEELE departed this life on the sixth of this month. Sister STEELE was about 57 years of age.She had no children to mourn her death. MA 7-13-1905
Hallie STEPHENSON, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. L. STEPHENSON was born August 20, 1886 and died April 10, 1892. MA 6-2-1892
Mr. Joseph S. SUGARS, a prominent citizen of Decatur, and a native of Lawrence county, died very suddenly of heart disease at his home in that city, on the 13th. He leaves a wife and several children, together with hosts of friends, both in Lawrence and Morgan counties to mourn his death.MA 10-20-1892
Died at his home
ten miles east of Moulton on Jan 31st, 1881 of pneumonia, Mr.
Jas. SULLIVAN, in the 54th year of his age. He leaves a wife and
ten children and a large number of friends and relatives to mourn
their loss.
(MA Feb 10, 1881)
Again we are called to record the death of another dear brother – James Houston CRAIG. He was born April 14, 1824. Was married to Miss Mary C. SUTTON, March 23, 1848. To them were born eleven children, five of whom preceded him to the house above; five remain; five sons, two of whom are ministers of the gospel; one daughter, who has deeply felt the pangs of bereavement in the death of her husband. On February 24th, 1897, the Master said “it is enough, come up higher. So the spirit was released from the body”. MA 4-8-1897
Judge THOMPSON, a youth about 10 years old, was drowned in Big Nance on Tuesday of last week. His body was recovered and given a Christian Burial (MA 6-25-1903)
Jesse THRASHER, about 85 years old, died last Saturday near Caddo. (MA 12-11-1902)
Well Jourd,I have
some very bad new's to write. Mr.L.M.VANCE, husband of my wife's
sister Mary,met with a horrible death last Monday.He went out to
get up two young mule''s taking a long rope with him,tied each
mule around the neck and started home,they refused to cross a
small bridge-he alighted,hitched his horse and in trying to get
the mule's across the bridge he got his foot fashened in the rope
and fell,which scared the mules and they ran,dragging him a
hundred yards over rock's a stumps,also againsta staked and
ridered fence,pulling up some stakes and making a tract like a
log had been dagged along there.He got up and walked some
distance,called for assistance was carried to the house nearby,a
physician and his
family was summoned,he lived 24 hours but was conscious to
the last. Told how it occured said he was not afraid to die,only
regretted leaving his wife and children. His loss is
irreparable.Please publish in the Advertiser,that our relative's
may know of the sad fate which befell our kindred. W.J.PONDER.
Contributed by: [email protected]
MA
Tribute of Respect
Whereas, the great Giver of all good, has called from our mist
our beloved brother, Joe WALKER, who death occurred January 4,
1888 (ASW May 3, 1888)
L.W. WALL dropped dead on the street in Huntsville last week. (MA 1-29-1903)
On the 11th of May 1869, in Lawrence County, Mrs. Mary M. WALLACE, aged 35yrs, she was the daughter of Judge Charles & Clarissa Gibson. Our Sister Wallace professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist church at Enon, where she remained a consistent and efficient member up to her death. She leaves a husband and three little chilren, together with many kindred firends to mourn her loss, but their sorrownot as those who have no hope. Thus has passed away from us one of out brightest ornaments, a kind wife, affectionate mother, and example of piety, we trust that she has gone where Jesus is, for she was resigned to die. Sleep in dear sister, sleep on, Until the resurection morn. J.Gunn. MA 5-1869
Gen. James M. WARREN died at Oakdale, O., May 31, 1899, age 72 yrs. General Warren was born near Moulton raised in the county, was educated at Princeton, enlisted in the war and was a gallant Confederate soldier.He established old Hillsboro, accumulated a large fortune, but adversity in business overtook him and he gave up all his property to his creditors. Soon after the war he wne west and became a prominent politician, filling several positions of honor and trust in the Indian Nation under Cleveland. He was born in Mat, graduated in May, and married in May to a Miss May, and died in May on the 42nd anniversary of his oldest son's birth. Gen. Warren was a brother to Mrs. O.D. Gibson of this place, who has the sympathy of the entire people in her sorrow. MA Jun 23, 1899
We regret to record the death of Mr. J. C. WASSON, which occurred at his home 5 miles south – west of Moulton, on Monday evening last. MA 6-9-1892
Death has been in our midst
again, and sorrow swells the bosoms of loved ones. J. C.
WASSON, the loving husband, affectionate father and honored
citizen is no more. Mr. Wasson was born in Maury County,
Tennessee, October 30, 1817, came to Lawrence County, Alabama,
about 1834, married to Miss Nancy Reneau November 30, 1843.
They raised six children, five of whom are loved, respected and
highly esteemed, as Christian men and women. The other,
just as he was budding into manhood, with a bright and promising
future before him, was called to his home on high. Mr.
Wasson was honest, upright and industrious. Though he never
attached himself to any church, he made a profession of faith in
Christ about six weeks before his death, and left to his family
bright evidence of his acceptance with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ. To you my sister, who walked life's pathway with
him for almost a half century, I would say weep not,
Your husband awaits you on the happy golden shore
Where the faithful part no more
And may you, dear children, meet your
father,
Where the harps of angels ring,
And the blest forever sing,
In the palace of the king.
God comfort the sorrowing ones.
R. T. Wear
Mr. Wasson died June 6, 1892 (Contributed by Mary Almon Pugh MA 6-30-1892)
Rev. J. B. WEST Methodist minister of Prominence, died recently in Clarksville Tennessee. He was born and raised in Morgan county. MA 6-9-1892
Died-Near Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama,
on the 9th day of August 1866
Mr. R. M. WHITE, aged 71 years, 3 months and 6 days. Mr. WHITE
was married in December 1823 to Nancy ELLIS, and leaves a large
family of children and grandchildren to mourn his death. He was,
for the last 20 years, a consistent member of the Christian
Church. He was a good citizen, a kind husband and an affectionate
father.
(MA 8-24-1866)
Note:This is Robert Maclin WHITE, b. SC 1795-96, one of his
daughters, Martha Catherine WHITE m. Richard Weaver NORWOOD, SR.
19 Jan 1854 at her father's home in Moulton. Contributed by: Sunni Montgomery
Willie WILLINGHAM died last Friday, aged about 13 years he had diphtheria. MA 10-10-1895
After a long illness, the spirit of John WINDHAM took its flight to the eternal world last Friday morning.He was about 23 years old.MA 1-9-1896
Mrs. W. J. WOODARD, eight children and a grand child, were killed near Chattanooga last week by an engine while attempting to cross a railroad. They were in a wagon and were caught on a crossing. MA 3-4-1897
Reason YOUNG was born in South Carolina on February 28, 1812. He came to Lawrence county about 1831 or 1832 and settled in this community 8 miles west of Moulton. He was married to Miss Julia A. MILAM October 29, 1833, with whom he lived nearly 59 years, they raised 4 children. He married 2nd to Mrs. Mary HARGROVE, with whom he lived a little more than a month, when his spirit was summoned on March 27th, 1892. MA 6-16-1892
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