Gibson County TN Deaths and Obituaries from the Humboldt Courier-Chroncles 1921 Transcribed and submitted by Sarah Hutcherson <sukey@bellsouth.net> ****************************************************************************OBITURIES FROM THE COURIER-CHRONICLE   VOLUME XXIII-NO.16 THROUGH XXIII NO.51FRIDAY ARPIL 22,1921 THROUGH FRIDAY DEC.23,1921  HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE THERE AREMISSING ISSUES IN THIS YEAR OF 1921 AND ENDS WITH THE DECEMBER 23RD,1921 ISSUE.FRIDAY   APRIL 22,1921MRS.NANNIE ARNOLD--wife of the late Frank ARNOLD,died at the home of herdaughter,Mrs.F.WOODS on College Street,Wednesday of last week,after several weeksillness.Services were conducted at the residence,interment at Spring HillCemeter.Mrs.ARNOLD was 75 years old,she is survived by several children.MRS.JOHN CLARK--died at her home a few miles south of town on Friday of lastweek,after a long illness.Services were held at the residence,interment at OaklandCemetery.Deceased is survived by her husband,two sons,Sollie and Alvin CLARK;fourdaughters,Mrs.PALMER,Mrs.Lila SAPPINGTON,Mrs.COLE,and Miss Leitha CLARK.MRS.JOHN NOWELL--died at her home Monday evening.Services were conducted at theBaptist Church,interment in Oakland Cemetery.Her husband and several childrensurvive her.MRS.W.L.COPLIN--died suddenly at the family home on 12th Avenue this morning about2 o'clock.She was 36 years of age and a member of the Church of Christ.She was adaughter of Mr.& Mrs.W.Z.RAINES,and is survived by her husband;one brother,JohnRAINES;and her parents;also one step-daughter,Fay COPLIN.The funeral will be heldSaturday morning at the residence Saturday morning,the remains will be interred inRaines Cemetery.  MRS.Ruby FISHER,of Memphis,attended the funeral of her brother,George GARRETT,whowas brought home from France and buried in Rose Hill Cem.**************************FRIDAY MAY 6,1921DEATH--MRS.FRANK X.FOLTZ is dead.Mrs.FOLTZ is survived by her husband;threedaughters and a son.The family came here from Union City about thirty yearsago,and the children grew up here.From the very start,the community interests wereher interests.Tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock,the funeral services will be held at theChurch of the Sacred Heart,to be conducted by Father REID,assisted by FatherMARAUTH,of Memphis,after which the remains will be laid to rest in Rose HillCemetery.DEATH--EMMA JANE COPLIN,wife of W.L.COPLIN Sr.,died Monday of pneumonia,and herremains were interred at Bethel Tuesday.Deceased is survived by her husband andseven children;Dr.W.L.,T.A.,and J.H.COPLIN,of Humboldt;Mrs.J.H.BUCKNER,of neartown;and Mrs.J.T.DUNGAN,Mrs.J.R.DUNGAN,and C.G.COPLIN,of Jackson;also 16grandchildren;and three great grandchildren.MEDINA --Many friends from Medina attended the funeral services of BUD SHELTON atHope Hill Monday afternoon.He is survived by his wife;a daughter;and threesons;also two sisters,Mrs.Robert HAWKINS,of Humboldt,and Mrs.Mattie JAMES,ofMedina;and a brother,Will SHELTON,of Greenfield.MRS.AL WAINWRIGHT--aged 78,died at her home on La Salle Heights Tuesday morning at9:30.Her body was laid to rest in the Alamo Cemetery.Mrs.Will PITNER,ofTampa,Fla.,spent last week at the bedside of Mrs.WAINWRIGHT,her mother.DR.E.B.JOHNSON--was called to Lebanon Sunday on account of the death of hisfather,Rev.A.E.JOHNSON,which occurred Sunday at 10 p.m.He suffered a stroke ofparalysis sometime ago from which he never recovered.He was buried in the familyburying ground near Lebanon. **************************FRIDAY MAY 13,1921MRS.J.W.RAMSEY--died at her home on Brownsville Street last Tuesdayevening.Services were conducted at the residence Saturday,burial at OaklandCemetery.She was in her 74th year,a consistant member of the Methodist Church.Sheis survived by six daughters and one son,all of whom were with her at the last.MRS.L.L.COX--"Aunt Mary Sewell," as she was generally known,who was reported sicklast week,died and was buried at Cox's Chapel last Wednesday.She was step-motherand aunt of Messrs.W.A.,M.P.,S.L.,and T.A.COX;Mrs.J.M.CRAIG and Miss LillieCOX;also aunt of Rev.Willie SEWELL,of the M.E.Church,and hissister,Mrs.J.A.THOMAS,of this county.She was near ninety years old at herdeath.Funeral services were conducted by Mr.DRAPER,of Memphis,a member of thePastor RUSSELL Church,by request of the children.MRS.G.T.RAY--was called to Jackson Friday on account of the death of Mrs.RYAN.******************************FRIDAY MAY 20,1921A SAD ACCIDENT--occurred a mile west of town last Friday afternoon,when a tractormachine turned over on Mr.JOHN CARNE,while he was demonstrating it on the field ofAb TAYLOR and S.CRISP,killing him instantly.Services was conducted at theresidence.Local news connected to funeral: Dr.R.L.PARK and wife,ofJackson,attended the funeral and burial of Mr.John CARNE Sunday.  Jimmie CARNE &wife,of Jackson,attended the funeral and burial of Mr.John CARNE Sunday.(Jimmiewas his son.)  Jim HANNAH,of Louisville,Ky.,attended the funeral and burial ofMr.John CARNE Sunday. Miss Dee CARNE,of Nebraska visited her sister,Mrs.John CARNEthis week.  Mrs.YOUNG attended the funeral and burial of her brother,John CARNESunday.  Also attending,but relation not given was Mrs.Rose CARNE and son ofKentucky.AFTER A LONG--varied and eventful career,DR.N.I.HESS died last Saturday at hishome in Bells,aged 81 years.Dr.HESS came to Gadsden in 1866 and settled here topractice his profession.He remained here about 20 years and has lived in Bellsmany years.He leaves his fourth wife and ten children.  (related item)Esq.&Mrs.W.M.DUNLAP were called to Bells Monday to attend the funeral of theirrelative,Dr.N.I.HESS.DEATH--Dr.N.I.HESS died at his home in Bells,Tenn.,May 14th after an illness ofseveral days,aged 80 years.He was born in Trenton,Tenn.,in 1840.His father andmother;Dr.N.I.HESS Sr.,and Miss Kittie HILL were married in 1839.He was educatedin what was then called Andrew College.When about 21 years of age,he and hisbrothers.Andrew and John joined the Confederate Army and served in the army untilthe close of the war.He was wounded in the shoulder at the battle ofFranklin,Tenn.At the close of the war,he and brother,Andrew studied medicine andJohn entered the ministry of the Baptist Church.Dr.HESS was greatly beloved by allhis patients as well as by the citizens of the town and community where he livedand practiced medicine for 55 years.He is survived by his wife;four sons;sixdaughters;one brother;one sister;24 grandchildren;and a host of other relativesand friends,who mourn his death. *******************************FRIDAY MAY 27,1921NEWBERN,TENN.,MAY 24TH--R.L.HUIE,38 years old,was shot and killed at 10:30 a.m.today,following an argument with Frank and Arthur TUCHER,well-known farmers of the5th district,over the trespassing of HUIE on the TUCKER cloverfield.The TUCKERbrothers were arrested on charges of murder and are in custody in Dyersburg.TIPTONVILLE,TENN.,MAY 24TH--FRANK GRIFFIN,22 years,a member of one of LakeCounty's most prominent families,was drowned about 6 p.m. today while swimming inthe "washout," a bathing pool near here.His body was recovered byDr.M.R.DONALDSON,who made five dives before he was successful.Young GRIFFIN,in thecompany of Dr.DONALDSON;Roy GRIFFIN,his brother:Walter GRIFFIN,his cousin;andWilbur WALKER,had been in swimming a short time when Roy and Walter noticed Frankwas in danger,they went to his rescue,he pulled them under twice.The water was alittle over a foot over his head,and he being a good swimmer,must have suffered acramp.He was a son of Dr.& Mrs.R.W.GRIFFIN.MR.WM.A.BRATCHER--about 65 years,died at his home here Tuesday.He had beenconfined to his room about three years from a stroke of paralysis.He leaves hiswife;sons,Dave,of Beach Bluff,Dorsey,of Corinth,Miss.,and Grover,ofGibson;daughters,Mrs.Frank WOODS and Miss Flossie BRATCHER,of Gibson.The funeralservice was held at the residence by Bro.HUEY,burial in White Rose Cemetery.UNCLE WALTER JONES--an old time and generally known and respected colored man,ofHumboldt,died Monday.His death was due to infirminities of age.He had donegardening for years and had many friends among the white people,who greatly regrethis death.MILAN,TENN.,MAY 24TH--MRS.NAOMI STEPPE,30 years,was brought here Sunday afternoonfrom Memphis,where she died in a hospital.Her home was in Bemis,Tenn.Her motherwas Mrs.COVINGTON,of Milan.She is survived by her husband;severalchildren;mother;sisters and brothers.Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.MILAN,TENN.,MAY 24TH--MRS.FANNY MAY McPHERSON,28 years,was brought here today andcarried to Popular Springs for funeral and burial.She is survived by husband;twochildren;parents,a brother and sister.MRS.ELSIE BENNETT PINDAR--wife of Mr.Ira PINDAR,died at the home of hermother,Mrs.Lillie BENNETT on Mitchell Ave.Tuesday afternoon.Mrs.PINDAR,who was asufferer of asthma,was stricken with an unusually severe attack on Monday and thiswas complicated with heart trouble.She is survived by her husband;a little babe;her mother; and a brother.Elsie BENNETT married Ira PINDAR about two years ago andwent to Florida to live.Recently they returned to Humboldt and were living withMrs.BENNETT when she died.Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.********************************FRIDAY JUNE 3,1921TRENTON; CAPT.JOHN R.DANCE--died a his home,a few miles west of townWednesday,after a long illness.Funeral services were held at the BaptistChurch,interment took place in Oakwood Cemetery.He was a Confederate veteran.Hissurviving children are Russell DANCE,of Corinth,Miss.,DreweyDANCE,Mrs.BANDY,Mrs.ROSS,Mrs.GRIGSBY and Miss Georgia DANCE.MR.JOHN E.CAMPBELL--of Humboldt,died early Saturday morning.He was 70 years oldand is survived by his wife; sons,L.R.,Zach,and J.E.Jr.; daughters,Mrs.R.I.LONG,Mrs.J.H.LANNOM,and Mrs.Roy JOHNSON;brothers,Dr.Joe CAMPBELL and Levy CAMPBELL,ofRutledge.He came to Humboldt in 1873 from Rutledge,Tenn.,was married to Miss JennyE.HESS in 1877 and lived on a farm north of town for a number of years.He came toHumboldt along in the nineties,opening a lumber yard.Burial in Rose HillCemetery.(born April 6,1851 in Grainger Co.,Tenn.,married Miss HESS onJan.7,1879,died May 28,1921.)ALAMO; UNCLE JIM PERRY--died late Wednesday afternoon at his home near MauryJunction.He was in his 88th year.Funeral services were held Thursday and hisremains laid to rest in the Perry Cemetery.John PERRY,County Court Clerk,is theson of Mr.PERRY.GADSDEN; MRS.PRIEST PERMENTER--died very suddenly last Tuesday night and herremains were given burial at Salem Wednesday.ANSWERS LAST CALL;CAPT.JOHN R.DANCE--died at his home Wednesday night,in the 16thdistrict,following a prolonged illness of several months.He had for a long timebeen a prominent citizen of Gibson County and a leader in the councils of thosewho fought in the Confederate army.  He was born in 1846,near Murfreesboro,Tenn.,hisparents later moving to West Tennessee and settling eight west of Trenton.At theage of 15,when a mere school boy,he enlisted in the Confederate army as avolunteer.  After it was over,he married in 1865,Sarah Elizabeth DODSON,who died inFebruary,1870,leaving a baby boy,Russell,who now lives in Corinth,Miss.  A secondwedding occurred in December 1870,when he married Miss Martha RachaelHILLSMAN,daughter of the late M.HILLSMAN,who performed the ceremony of not onlythis,but his former marriage.  Ten years of his life were spent inBrownsville,Tenn.,where he engaged in the mercantile business,but upon theepidemic of yellow fever arising, he returned to Gibson County,where he spent theremainder of his life on the farm just three miles from Trenton.  His oldestson,from the second marriage,Hillsman DANCE, died December 1912,and adaughter, Mrs.Louise FLOWERS,died in March,1917.  The surviving childrenare; Russell; Drury DANCE and Miss Georgie DANCE,who reside in the DANCE home westof Trenton; Mrs.H.W.BANDY and Mrs.R.E.ROSS,of Trenton; and Mrs.H.L.GRIGSBY, ofDickson. At his request,the funeral was preached by son-in-law, Rev.F.C.FLOWERS, ofLake Charles,LA.  His second wife died in May,1916.********************************FRIDAY JUNE 10,1921GIBSON;MRS.P.B.JONES AND DAUGHTER--Margaret,left Monday for St.Louis,where theywill attend the funeral of her brother-in-law,MAJ.GEO.E.HILYARD,who lost his lifein the recent war in France.GIBSON;WRAPPED IN THE FLAG OF THE COUNTRY--for which he gave his life,the body ofPRENTIS FLY arrived today at 12:26 from the long journey overseas,accompanied by aU.S.A.escort from Hoboken,N.Y.,where this body with many others landed June 2nd.Hewas a son of Mr.& Mrs.L.E.FLY,of this city.On his arrival overseas,he was takensick and died in a hospital un France in October,1918.Burial will be in White RoseCemetery.Besides his parents,he is survived by one sister,Miss Zelma FLY; FredFLY,deputy sheriff,of Gibson County,E.B.FLY,of Newbern,and Earl FLY,of MadisonCounty. *********************************FRIDAY JUNE 17,1921MR.A.C.BLAKE--died at his home in Jackson Wednesday evening.Funeral services heldat the home and the remains will be brought to Humboldt Friday and buried in RoseHill Cemetery.He leaves his mother;wife;and little daughter.GIBSON;MR.J.W.BUFORD--about 55 years old,died at his home east of here Fridayafter a long illness.He leaves four daughters.Funeral services were held at WhiteRose Cemetery,where the body was laid to rest beside his wife,who died about fouryears ago.GADSDEN;MOSE FRANK COX--of Oliver Springs,died on June 4th.He was a brother ofMrs.M.E.RICHARDSON,Mrs.R.B.GRIGGS and J.R.COX.He was reared to manhood in thiscommunity and resided here a number of years before going to East Tennessee,wherehe made his home for more than twenty years.COLUMBIA,TENN.,JUNE 12TH--Thrown from their automobile when it plunged over a 25-foot embankment on the Nashville pike,near Duck River bridge today;PerryBENNETT,Earle HALLE and James SIMPSON are dead,and Carl JOHNSON is in a localhospital.COXVILLE--Our hearts were saddened last Saturday evening when news came to us thatour brother,Frank,was dead.The first to break a circle of brothers and sisters ofseven for over fifty years,when sweet little sister,Dora was called away.MOSEFRANK COX was born in Gibson County 69 years ago,but for the past several yearshad made his home in the eastern part of this state,Oliver Springs,where he servedcontinuously as Magistrate and City Recorder for over 20 years.Besides a wife andthree children,still in their teens,he leaves two married sons;James C.COX,of thisplace,and John R.COX,of Oliver Springd;and four married daughters,Mrs.HUTCHISON,ofHarriman,Mrs.COZART,of Cincinniti, Mrs.E.S.COX,and Mrs.J.T.JAMES,of thisplace.Surviving brothers & sisters are;Mrs.M.E.RICHARDSON,ofGadsden,Mrs.R.B.GRIGGS,of Mason Grove,J.C.COX,of Ridgely,J.R.COX,ofCoxville,Mrs.D.I.FAIRLESS,of Trenton and Mrs.Tom WILLIAMS,of Sanford,Fla.UNION CITY,TENN.,JUNE 14;JAKE CALDWELL--57,committed suicide this morning byhanging himself with a sheet,according to a telegram just received here from thehospital at Bolivar,Tenn.,where he was carried yesterday.He is survived by hiswife;three sons,John,Jake and Benjamin;three daughters,Grace,Mattie,and Etna;onebrother,John;and one sister,Mrs.Etna MARSHALL.************************************FRIDAY JUNE 24,1921COXVILLE ITEMS--Word came to us last Thursday that W.T.COX was dead.He was thelast survivor of a large and well-known family,his parents,Mose and MaryCOX,having settled here in the year 1826,and reared a family of twelve children tobe grown and married.He was 70 years old and for a number of years had made hishome in Round Rock and Bartlett,Texas,where he engaged in the mercantilebusiness,until a few years ago,when he retired from active duty,good fortunehaving smiled upon him,besides blessing him with a good wife;two sons;and adaughter,who survive him. ************************************THURSDAY JUNE 30,1921MR.O.C.SHARP IS DEAD--He died at the home of his sister,Mrs.E.L.FOX on Wednesdaymorning.He had been in ill health for more than a year.He was 65 years old and issurvived by one daughter,Mrs.J.W.McGLATHERY; three sisters,Mrs.E.L.FOX, Mrs.ThomasPOLK,of Jackson,and Mrs.R.N.WARMACK,of St.Louis.Born and raised inHumboldt.Services were held at the Methodist Church,after which the remains willbe buried beside those of his wife,who died several years ago.GADSDEN;THE REMAINS OF TOM ARMES,who was killed in action in France,reachedGadsden Saturday and were conveyed to the home of his brother,S.H.ARMES.Funeralservices were at Raines Cemetery Sunday afternoon.The pall-bearers in uniformwere:Robert BLURTON,Leonard BOYD,Lonnie MOBLEY,Claude WILLIAMS,Earl DUNLAP,HarryWILSON,Oscar BOYD,Elbert BROWN,Charley SIMMONS and Roy HUMPHREYS.ALAMO--Our community was saddened this morning when it was learned that D.WELLSHARRIS had died at his home on West Main Street at 7:45.MRS.MARY JANE LONG--born March 19,1859,widow of B.C.LONG,died at her home nearOakfield,June 25th,of bronchial pneumonia.She was 62 years of age,survived byMrs.George L.LONG,Miss Rosie ELLISON,Mrs.Ezra D?LY,and W.B.,J.C.,and O.C.LONG;onebrother,three sisters,four stepchildren and a number of grandchildren.Burial atAntioch.DEATH--Another faithful soldier of the Cross has laid his armour down and put onhis robe and crown.On June 21,1921,as the evening shadows were gathering,the DeathAngel visited the home of G.W.WILLIAMS and claimed for its victim,his agedFATHER,SAMUEL B.WILLIAMS.He was born July 6,1836.He married Miss Sarah OpheliaRUST July 30,1868.To this union were born seven children;G.W.WILLIAMS,Mrs.LeeCRAIG,Mrs.R.H.BARNETT,J.R.WILLIAMS,of Gibson County,Mrs.W.S.STEPHENSON,ofMemphis,R.E.WILLIAMS,of Paris,and C.S.WILLIAMS,of El Paso,Texas,all present exceptC.S.,who was inable to be here;30 grandchildren;and three great-grandchildren.Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.(related item--Mr.& Mrs.Thomas GLASSand R.E.WILLIAMS,of Paris,and Mrs.W.S.STEVENSON,of Memphis,attended the funeral oftheir father and grandfather,Mr.S.B.WILLIAMS,last Wednesday.)MR.PAT DARETY--of the Pleasant Hill neighborhood,received a message a few days agoannouncing the death of his sister,MRS.JANE HUGHES,who died at the home of herdaughter,Mrs.A.D.LAMOINE,in Dallas,Tex.MRS.HUGHES formerly lived in Humboldt.DR.J.R.CARROLL--died at his home in Henderson Wednesday evening,after a lingeringillness of several months.He was a resident of Humboldt many years.He is survivedby his wife; daughters,Mrs.C.B.IJAMS,of Jackson and Mrs.Exie BARRETT,ofTullahoma,Tenn.;and son,J.R.CARROLL,of Henderson.(related item--Mrs.J.G.BURKS wascalled to Henderson this morning,on account of the death of her brother-in-law,Dr.J.R.CARROLL.) **********************************THURSDAY JULY 7,1921COXVILLE--Last Saturday afternoon at Cox's Chapel,the body of MRS.GUSSIECOX,relict of James A.COX,was laid to rest beside her husband,who preceded her tothe "Great Beyond"about 17 years ago.Funeral services were conducted by herpastor,Rev.RAMSEY,at the home of Mr.Hess SENTER,of Humboldt,where she had made herhome after the death of her husband.She was more than 80 years old.Besdies onebrother,Prof.Walter HESS,she also leaves five sisters and six step-children.(Onnext page: MRS.GUSSIE COX,widow of the late James A.COX,died July 1st,1921,at theresidence of her nephew,A.H.SENTER,in this city.She was born May 27th,1839,threemiles north of Humboldt,being 82 years,1 month,and 3 days old.Surviving are hersisters,Mrs.M.M.JOHNSON,of Austin,TEX.,Mrs.Lide THOMPSON,ofMilan,Tenn.,Mrs.W.M.DUNLAP,Mrs.Sue DUNLAP,Mrs.J.E.CAMPBELL,of Humboldt;andbrother,Walter HESS,of Medina.COXVILLE--On Tuesday,July 5th,MRS.MARGARETT THOMAS passed to her final reward.Shewas over 90 years old.She leaves two sons,W.A.THOMAS and J.M.THOMAS,of thisplace;one daughter,Mrs.RICH,of McNairy Co.;four brothers,R.A.PATTERSON,ofHumboldt,Zan,Berry,and Kench PATTERSON;and one sister,"Aunt Sack" PATTERSON,ofthis place.Burial in Raines Cemetery in Gadsden.MR.LEM BOLING--died at his home in north Humboldt on Tuesday night,and his wifefound him dead when she she went to his bed in early morning.He was about 65 yearsof age,survived by his wife;two daughters,Mrs.Zach CAMPBELL and Miss MargueriteBOWLING;one son,Thomas BOLING.He came to Humboldt from Crockett county some yearsago.Funeral services were held at the home,burial in Rose HillCemetery.(Additional info-Mrs.Robert THOMPSON and Miss Evelyn BOWLING,ofAlamo,attended the funeral of their uncle,Lem BOLING,of Humboldt last Thursday.)ALAMO DEATH--This community was made sad by the announcement of the sudden deathof D.WELLS HARRIS,at his home at an early hour Tuesday morning,June 28th.He wasone of Crockett's most successful editors and publishers,having followed thistrade until April 1st,when he sold the Alamo Weekly Guide to W.D.FRANKLIN,and wasmade Deputy Organizer for the Maccabee Order.He was 43 years of age.Surviving himis his brother,and sister-in-law,Mr.& Mrs.E.K.HARRIS and four nephews.Burial inalamo Cemetery.SANDERS'BLUFF--A cloud of gloom was cast over the home of Mr.Billy RHODES on lastThursday,June 30th,when the Death Angel claimed his dear companion,whom he hadchosen to journey through life with him.She was quite young,only 18 years,6months,and20 days old,and had been married less than 2 years.She leaves herhusband;1 year old baby;her parents;several brothers and sisters to mourn her.BELLS;MR.L.B.RUST is dead.He died Saturday morning at his home near CypressChurch,at the age of 62 years.He is survived by his wife;one brother,BillieRUST,of near Gibson,Tenn.Burial in Cypress Church Cemetery.THE DEATH ANGEL-- visited the home of Mr.& Mrs.N.E.CARTER last Thursday and tooktheir darling baby,a grandchild of Mr.Roy CARTER.**********************************THURSDAY JULY 14,1921FOUND DEAD BY RAILROAD TRACK--At an early hour Monday morning,the body of ZEBBARRETT was found lying beside the L.& N.Railroad track at the north end of 17thAve.The man had been dead for some time.His death may have been purelyaccidental,and then it may have been caused by foul play.He had left his home atthe cotton mill about 11 0'clock Sunday night,and this was the last time he wasseen alive.he is survived by his wife;and small children.He had lived in Humboldtfor a number of years.INSANE MAN KILLS NEGRO--George MATHIS,white,supposedly insane,shot and killedEd.JARRETT,colored,on the farm of Mr.J.M.SENTER,near Mason's Grove,on Thursday oflast week. JARRETT was plowing in a field,when MATHIS got off a wagon near the linebetween the SENTER and MATHIS farms,and shot the farmer dead. MATHIS was arrestedby Sheriff CONNELL,of Crockett County and later taken to the insane asylum atBolivar.ALTHOUGH LISTED IN LAST WEEK's ISSUE--AUNT PEGGY THOMAS,aged ninety years,died atthe home of her son,J.M.THOMAS,and was buried Wednesday at Raines Cemetery.(Mrs.Newt RICH,of McNairy County,attended the funeral of her mother,Mrs.THOMAS.;Mrs.Tina FIELDER,of Memphis,attended the funeral of her grandmother,Mrs.THOMAS.)MILAN,TENN.,JULY 11TH;MRS.VINNEY WOOD--72 years,died at the home of her son-in-law,Will JOHNSON,five miles east of here,near Lavinia,after a long illness.She issurvived by three sons,Rev.Austin WOOD,James WOOD,of near Medina,and WarrenWOOD,of Milan; two daughters,Mrs.Will JOHNSON and Mrs.Hattie WATSON.The body waslaid to rest beside her husband in Double Springs Cemetery.************************************THURSDAY JULY 21,1921KILLING--Ben WARREN,colored,killed EUGENE BOXLEY,also colored,near the GibsonCounty line in Crockett County,in the lane near the home of Mr.M.T.MOORE,on theHumboldt-Alamo Road. ***********************************THURSDAY JULY 28,1921DEATH--The funeral of MRS.MATTIE PERRY CRIM,who died Monday morning at her homenear Brazil,following a stroke of paralysis,was held at the Baptist Church inBrazil Tuesday morning,July 26th,interment at Bowers'Chapel.She was born in thespring of 1861,daughter of the late Dr.Albert PERRY and Mrs.Emma DAY PERRY.In heryoung womanhood,she was married to A.T.CRIM,two sons blessed theirunion.Parker,the younger,survives her.She is also survived by threebrothers,Messrs.Lonnie and Walker PERRY,of Monette,Mo.,and Jarrett PERRY,ofMemphis.She was a neice of Mrs.Mattie DAY BURNETT,of Humboldt.MILAN,TENN.,JULY 5TH;MR.JESSE ROLLINS--77 years of age,a farmer,living east ofhere was gored to death by an angry bull july 15th.He had gone to the barn to feedthe stock for the evening when he was attacked by a bull and so badly hurt that hedied later.He was the father of Mr.Buck ROLLINS,of near Milan.SANDERS'BLUFF--A dark shadow was cast over the homes of the loved ones ofMR.RICHARD A.STEGALL,when the sad news of his death was sent.He was many milesfrom loved ones at his death,only one brother was with him.The remains were sentback to Antioch for burial.IN MEMORY OF MR.JOHN THOMAS--On Sunday,July 17th,the sad news came that MR.JOHNTHOMAS,who was visiting relatives near Waverly,Tenn.,had been taken seriouslyill.Before his family could reach him,he was gone.He leaves an aged wife;two sonsand two daughters,of near Humboldt;one son in Memphis,Tenn.;and other sons anddaughters near Waverly,Tenn.His remains were buried at Buffalo,HumphreysCo.,Tenn.,July 19th. **********************************THURSDAY AUGUST 4,1921GIBSON--ROBERT P.PARKER,64,died at his home in this city last Friday night.Heleaves his wife; two daughters,Misses Elizabeth and Pearl PARKER; twosisters,Mrs.F.B.DAVIS and Mrs.J.B.TUCKER.GADSDEN--IRA DAVIS,who died in Dyersburg last Wednesday,was once a resident ofthis place.His remains were brought back here and interred at Salem.MR.V.A.KINNINGTON--received a telegram Wednesday notifying him of the return ofthe body of SGT.LLOYD W.KINNINGTON,his son,who was killed in France during thewar.Sgt.KINNINGTON was one of the Gibson County boys whose name will long live forhis bravery and heroism.His parents are proud possessors of a medal,presented byhis government for his valor and heroic service during the hardest fighting of thewar.MILAN,TENN.,AUGUST 1ST--MRS.LAURA JACKSON,34,died at her home 6 miles south ofhere,near Wests,of a long illness.She was the wife of Robert JACKSON,afarmer.Surviving are her husband;several brothers and sisters;and severalchildren.Burial in Hope Hill Cemetery.MILAN,TENN.,AUGUST 1ST--MRS.CAROLINA FUCHS,63,died at her home Friday.She was bornin Germany,coming to this country in 1881.She lived at the home where she died forover forty years,the widow of Jacob FUCHS and a member of the Luthern Church.Sheleaves three daughters,Mrs.Mary BOEPPLEY,of Okla.,Mrs.Bertha COLEMAN and MissPauline FUCHS,of Milan;seven sons,Jacob, Igan, Adolph, Herbert, August, Joseph,&Gootlielp FUCHS;and one brother,August RAUCHELE,all of Milan.Funeral services wereheld today,burial in Oakwood Cemetery by her late husband.**********************************THURSDAY AUGUST 11,1921GIBSON--"UNCLE GID" JOHNSON,about 84 years old,died Monday morning while sittingin his chair.He was in his usual health,ate breakfast,and Mr.Robert HUNT,who waspassing the street,saw him in a stooping position,went in to find him dead.He wasan ex-Confederate soldier,a member of the Baptist Church.The funeral service washeld at the church,Rev.Roscoe MEADOWS,of Milan,conducted the service.The body waslaid to rest in White Rose Cemetery beside "Aunt Becky," his wife,who died severalyears ago. **********************************THURSDAY AUGUST 18,1921GADSDEN--The remains of MRS.J.A.BEDWELL,who died in Bells last Tuesday were buriedat Salem Cemetery Wednesday. **********************************THURSDAY AUGUST 25,1921J.T.HAYNES--died at the home of Mr.& Mrs.S.J.TAYLOR early Tuesday morning.Servicesheld at the M.E.Church,burial in Oakland Cemetery.He married Miss Jane TAYLORabout seven years ago.He leaves his wife and two little daughters.ROBERT SMITH--colored,shot and killed FAYETTE McDOUGAL,colored,at the former'shome on Humboldt and Trenton Roads,last night about 9 p.m.McDOUGAL was the step-father of SMITH.MRS.BLONDELL HILL WILLIAMS--wife of Dr.R.O.WILLIAMS,died at the family home onMain Street this morning at 5 a.m.She is survived by her husband;twodaughters,Musedorah and Mignonne;her father,S.C.HILL;two brothers,Rev.WarrenHILL,of Rosewell,N.M.& Capt.Wayne HILL,of Vail,N.J.;two sisters,Mrs.ElizabethHASTE,of Memphis,and Mrs.Annie TYREE,of Sturgis,Ky.;three half-brothers,FrankHILL,of Nashville,Gordon & Jack HILL,of Humboldt;two half sisters,Mary and IdaFRANCIS,of Humboldt.Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.MR.JAMIE SPRAGGINS--died at the home of his parents,Mr.& Mrs.O.C.SPRAGGINS,Sundayat 9:30 a.m.Funeral services were conducted by Rev.R.V.HOPE at Rose HillCemetery,where the remains were laid to rest.Deceased is survived by his wife;onelittle daughter;his parents;one brother,Howard SPRAGGINS,who is in the governmentservice and is now stationed at Panama Canal;three sisters,Mrs.Beacher WARD,ofLouisville,Ky.,Mrs.Percy BRASFIELD,of Memphis,and Janie SPRAGGINS,of thiscity.Mrs.SPRAGGINS,of this city.Mr.SPRAGGINS was 27 yrs.old and had been in lowstate of health for a long time.JESSIE SMITHEY--died at his home in East Humboldt Thursday,after an illness ofseveral months.The remains were buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.He is survived by hiswife,Mrs.Hazel STEELMAN SMITHEY;four small children;his father,J.S.SMITHEY andseveral brothers and sisters."AUNT" SISLEY MOODY--colored,died at the home of her son,John MOODY,lastSaturday,at the ripe old age of 80 years.Aunt Sisley was the mother of FrankMOODY,sexton of the city schools for many years,and was a servant of the lateDr.G.W.JAMES for 15 years. **********************************THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1.1921COXVILLE--Mr.& Mrs.Tom WILLIAMS,of Memphis,attended the funeral of his sister-in-law,Mrs.R.O.WILLIAMS last week.   MR.& MRS.MARTIN BROWN,of Union Grove,have thesympathy of the community in the death of THEIR LITTLE BOY,who was buried at Salemlast Saturday.BELLS;MR.JIM LEWIS--died at the home of his brother,three miles north ofBells,Saturday morning.The remains were laid to rest Sunday in Bellvue Cemetery.Heis survived by two brothers.His father died more than a year ago.BELLS;MR.DAVE FELTS,a well-known farmer,living two miles west of Bells,died Sundayof cancer.He is survived by his wife.He was a brother-in-law of Jim & SamDANIEL,of Gadsden.The burial took place Monday at Wortham Cemetery.GADSDEN--Mrs.E.L.LEMONDS was called to Humboldt last Thursday,her sister-in-law,Mrs.R.O.WILLIAMS died.DEATH--News was received Thursday morning morning,August 25th that A.H.STEHR haddied at the home of his sister,Mrs.Otto HANEY,in Cape GIRARDEAU,Mo.Gus,as he wasknown,was a citizen of Humboldt many years,he married and reared a family here.Hewas born in Cape Girardeau,Mo.,March 18,1865.He is survived by hiswife,Mrs.Eulelah DOWLING STEHR;one son,Harry STEHR;three brothers,Charles W.,andRudolph W.,of Cape Girardeau,and Theo STEHR,of Humboldt;four sisters,AnnaSTEHR,Mrs.Mollie MASECK,Mrs.Lonie MARS,and Mrs.Otto HANNY,all of Cape Girardeau.W.E.PETTIGREW--died at 1:45 a.m.August 25th at the home of his daughter,Mrs.LauraAPPLETON,near Tiplersville, Miss.,after a long illness.He was born in SouthAlabama,Sept.13,1834.His father,James Lewis PETTIGREW brought his family toMississippi when W.R. was seven years old.He enlisted at the beginning of theCivil wae and was wounded at Port Hudson,LA.He was an old citizen of Humboldt.Heleaves his wife,Mrs.Sarah E.PETTIGREW,82 years;and children,Mrs.Donie BELL,ofCorinth,Miss.,Mrs.LauraAPPLETON,of Tiplersville,Miss.,Mrs.Maggie STANLEY,ofHumboldt,and Rev.R.E.PETTIGREW,of Jackson.His son and one grandson,R.E.andW.R.PETTIGREW are preachers. ***********************************THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16,1921ALAMO;REV.J.R.FARROW--after months of suffering of heart disease,died at his homeFriday night.The funeral services were held at the Christian Church Saturdayafternoon at 2:30 p.m. and the body was laid to rest in AlamoCemetery.Rev.HARDEMAN,of Henderson,Rev.A.C.MOORE,of this place,andBro.J.C.W.NUNN,of Bells,took part in the services.Bro.FARROW was about 75 yearsold and had been a resident of Alamo most all his life.He leaves his wife and twochildren,Parham and Louise.Many beautiful flowers were placed on the grave of thisbeloved man. (additional item:Mrs.Perry FARROW,of Cairo,Illinois attended thefuneral of Bro.J.R.FARROW.)GADSDEN: MR.LOVETT--an elderly man,died at his home near town and was buried atSalem Sunday.GADSDEN--On last Tuesday,just as the dawn of day,death came to the home of Mr.&Mrs.J.J.SIMMONS,and claimed their little ten-year-ild son,Sshubert.He was a purpilat Wirt's Seminary,and will be besadley missed by teachers and playmates.GIBSON--News was received here Sunday of the death of Mrs.Laura PALMER,wife ofJesse PALMER at their home near Montezuma.Mrs.PALMER is the daughter of the lateJohn LIGON,and is survived by her husband;several sons and daughters;two sistersand three brothers,Dolph,Ed,and Ollie LIGON.HENRY FANNING--85 years,died Friday at the home of his son,Albert FANNING.The bodywas laid to rest in Eldad Cemetery beside that of his wife.He is survived by twosons,James and Albert;and two daughters,Mrs.J.G.BEASLEY and Mrs.Dr.BUCK;andseveral grandchildren and great grandchildren.************************************FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23,1921BODY OF SOLDIER TO BE RECEIVED HERE--Mrs.Laura SENTER has received a telegramannouncing that the body of her nephew,Lee Tannson GOFF,who was killed in thebattle of the Argonne in France,will arrive in Humboldt Saturday,to be buried inRose Hill Cemetery.Young GOFF's mother was Miss Sallie TRANSON and was reared inHumboldt.She was married to the Rev.F.L.GOFF,a former pastor of the HumboldtPresbyterian Church.(TRANSON may be TRANSOU)MISS ANNIE LAURA LONG--died at the home of her mother on Church St.,early Sundaymorning,after several weeks of illness with typhoid fever.Funeral services wereheld Sunday morning at the Baptist Church,interrment took place Sunday afternoonin Martin.For the past year,she was a teacher in the school at Selmer,Tenn.,buthad been spending the summer vacation with her mother and sister here.THE REMAINS OF MR.PHILLIPS--reached here from France on last Saturday night andwas buried in Oakland Cemetery Sunday afternoon;the American Legion having chargeof the burial service.The deceased soldier's parents live near this city.GIBSON--Mrs.Sallie BASS received a telegram Wednesday from Seattle,Washington thather son,OSCAR MATHIS,had been killed in an auto wreck.MR.MATHIS was born andreared here and was married to Miss Lucille SENTER.He moved to Seattle when hebecame superintendant of an electric railway system.he leaves his wife;severalchildren;besides his mother,brother;and sisters here.MRS.MAUDE JACKSON--wife of J.R.JACKSON,died in Memphis Friday morning at ahospital.She leaves a baby a few hours old;her husband;parents;and many relativesand friends.Funeral services were conducted by Elder NIX,interment at BellevueCemetery. ************************************FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30,1921ALAMO--Mrs.H.L.CONYERS attended the funeral of her aunt,MRS.ROBERTSON at StokesSunday.BODY OF SOLDIER LAID TO REST--The remains of LEE TRANSOU GOFF,soldier of theUnited States,who was killed in the battle of the Argonne in France on September24,1918,arrived in Humboldt on Saturday and after appropriate services,laid torest in Rose Hill Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.The interment took place on thethird anniversary of young GOFF's death.Services were held at the old PresbyterianChurch on 12th Avenue at 3 o'clock,being conducted by Rev.E.L.ORR,pastor andRev.E.H.MARRINER,Chaplian of Orin Kolwyck Post American Legion.Francis Lee TransouGOFF was the son of Rev.F.L.GOFF and the late Sallie Transou GOFF,and is survivedby his father and his sister,Mrs.Carl RICE.(additional items:Dr.Francis L.GOFF,ofSt.Louis,Mo.,allended the funeral of his son,Lee GOFF. Mrs.Carl RICE,of KansasCity,Mo.,attended the funeral of her brother,Lee GOFF.While here,she was the guestof her aunt,Mrs.Laura SENTER.  Mrs.Charles WILKERSON,of Memphis,attended thefuneral of her cousin,Lee GOFF.)JOHN WESLEY BAKER--"Uncle John" or "Grandfather" BAKER as he was familiarlyknown,died Thursday afternoon at his home at Baker's Chapel,at the age of 71years.When a young man,he was married to Frances Elizabeth TOOMS,who lived onlythirteen months after their marriage.To this union was born onedaughter,Mrs.R.M.DeBERRY,who survives him.Later he was married to Martha SaraTOOMS.To this union were born nine children;seven boys and two girls.He issurvived by his wife;seven children;26 grandchildren;10 greatgrandchildren;and anumber of friends and relatives.Funeral services were conducted by Revs.MARRS andCAMPBELL at Baker's Chapel,where he was laid to rest unser a mound of beautifulflowers.GIBSON; MRS.ANNIE PIGUE--33,wife of Ben PIGUE,died last Friday at her home twomiles east of here,after an illness of about two years.She was a splendidChristian woman,a member of the Methodist Church,and leaves her husband;twodaughters;two brothers;and her parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.W.RUST.The funeral and burialwas held at White Rose cemetery in this city.GIBSON--Mrs.R.W.CHANDLER was called to Jackson Saturday on account of the death ofher father,T.L.McKELVY.The funeral was held Monday and the body laid to rest inthe Jackson Cemetery. **************************************FRIDAY OCTOBER 7,1921ALAMO--News was received Monday that Mr.CAIN departed this life in Milan.It willbe remembered that in last week's issue,it was stated Mrs.W.F.POSTON was at hisbedside.GIBSON--Mrs.Hatse BLAIR received a message Tuesday announcing the sudden death ofher father,Mr.McCULLOUGH,at his home in Cape Girardeau,Mo.She left immediately forthat city to attend the funeral.GADSDEN--Mr.& Mrs.CLARENCE WILLAMS wish to thank the good people of Gadsden forthe many kind words,deeds,and favors shown them during the illness of their twinbabies and the DEATH OF LITTLE MARY,which occurred last Saturday.REV.R.V.HOPE-- attended the funeral of the late Dr.Geo.W.KEMPER,in MemphisTuesday.Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery.MRS.H.N.THARPE--received word Thursday,conveying the sad news of the death ofMRS.EMMA THOMAS DUNGAN,which occurred at her home in Neshoba,Tenn.Mrs.DUNGAN issyrvived by her husband;two children;her mother,Mrs.J.H.THOMAS;threebrothers,John,Spencer and Dawsie THOMAS;one sister,Mrs.Lois THOMPSON.Burial willbe in Memphis.MRS.ALICE YANDELL--received a message from her son,Howard YANDELL,of MemphisThursday,telling her of the DEATH of their infant son,who was born Tuesday,October4th. ****************************************FRIDAY OCTOBER 14,1921ALAMO--The baby child of Mr.& Mrs.Geo.CLIMER died at their home last Saturdayafternoon and was laid to rest in the Alamo cemetery Sunday afternoon.OFFICER WARMATH KILLS JOHN BALDRIDGE--Wednesday night about 12:30 a.m.,nightpoliceman,Edgar WARMATH,shot and instantly killed JOHN BALDRIDGE,colored,while hewas in the act of attempting to enter the dry goods store of Strasberg Bros.Fromthe information gathered,Officer WARMATH was entirely justified in shootingBALDRIDGE.MRS.KATE NEWBERRY--died at the home of her daughter,Mrs.A.J.WINSTEAD Sundaymorning after an illness of several weeks.The remains were laid to rest in RoseHill Cemetery Monday morning after funeral services at the Sacred HeartChurch,Father Charles C.REID officiating.She was the mother of ten children,sevenof whom now survive her.She had made Union City her home until a short timeago,when she came to live with her daughter.She was a member of the CatholicChurch and in her 78th year at the time of her death.******************************************FRIDAY OCTOBER 21,1921TRENTON; MRS.JIM H.DEMENT--died at her home on High Street Sunday morning,after along illness.Funeral services were conducted by Dr.TODD,at the Baptist churchMonday afternoon and interment was in Oakland Cemetery.Her husband; one son,RobertDEMENT; and one daughter,Mrs.Ira LONG,survive her. (related item:Misses CUNNINGHAMand DRANE,of Dyer,attended the funeral of Mrs.J.H.DEMENT Monday Afternoon.)IN LOVING MEMORY--On August 31st,1921,the Death Angel visuted the home of Mr.&Mrs.J.W.DOYLE,taking from them the darling and the pet of the household.LITTLEJ.B. had lived only a little over three months to brighten the home,yet in thisshort time,he had won the love of all who knew him.To the heartbroken parents andgrandfather,we say weep not,for God,in His Wisdom,called him home.Funeral serviceswere held at the family home by Rev.A.L.McNEELY,of Martin,after which the remainswere laid to rest in Woods graveyard,beneath a mound of flowers.A Friend: AliceFLY.NORMAN McKEE IS KILLED IN MEMPHIS--Norman McKEE,formerly of Humboldt,and son ofthe late Capt.Henry McKEE,was fatally shot by a negro robber in Memphis Saturdaynight about 11 o'clock.He was hurried to a hospital and every effort made to savehis life,but he died Monday afternoon at 3:30.From reports published by Memphispapers,McKEE was just getting to close his store for the night,when two negroesentered and ordered him to hold up his hands.Not getting them up as quickly as thenegroes thought he should have,they fired with deadly effect.A negro named ROGERSwas arrested near the scene a little later,but it is not known whether he is theright man or not.Norman McKEE was reared in Humboldt,and has relatives livinghere.He was a nephew of R.T.BIRDSON and cousin of Mrs.S.C.HILL.Funeral and burialwas in Memphis.COXVILLE--We failed last week to ignorance of the fact,to mention the DEATH OFMRS.MAET BROWN,who died from an operation in the hospital in Memphis and wasburied at Salem Church on Monday following.MRS.ROBERT COUSIN--died at the home of her daughter,Mrs.MUSGROVES,in BellsThursday morning,after an illness of several weeks.She was a member of theChristian Church and in her 84th year at the time of her death.FRUITLAND--Mrs.G.W.DEDMON & Mr.J.E.GRADY received a message informing them of thedeath of their nephew,WILLIE BASS,in El Paso,Texas.Mr.BASS had gone there twoyears ago,hoping to improve his health.His body was laid to rest in the El PasoCemetery October 6th.He was the son of T.L.& S.A.BASS,well known in this section.GIBSON; MR.P.J.GOODWIN--67 years,died Tuesday morning,after several weeks illnesswith heart trouble.He leaves his wife;several sons and daughters.His body was laidto rest in White Rose Cemetery Wednesday.*********************************************FRIDAY OCTOBER 28,1921ALAMO--Death entered the home of Mr.& Mrs.Claude LAMAN and claimed their 16-year-old daughter,LOUISE.She was sick only two weeks.She was a member of the ChristianChurch,and in the 10th grade at Alamo High School.Prof.BALL dismissed school forthe funeral,which took place at the Second Christian Church Monday morning at 10o'clock,after which the body was laid to rest in the Alamo Cemetery.GIBSON--The remains of MR.BILLIE FOUST were buried at Double Bridges Wednesday.Hedied at his home in Jackson Monday.Mr.FOUST once lived here,having married MissGeraldine PALMER,who survives him.MR.HENRY GUEST--died last Monday at his home here near town.(Gadsden)His remainswere given interment at Oakhill Cemetery,after services conducted by hispastor,Bro.MOORE.Deceased was about 63 years of age.He leaves an agedmother,Mrs.KEE;a wife;and several children.*********************************************FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4,1921ALAMO--Mr.Jesse Lee WAINWRIGHT and wife attended the funeral of Jesse COX,whichtook place at Cox's Cemetery Sunday afternoon.(In last issue,not exactly anobit,but seems the only one printed for him--This community was saddened lastSaturday when news came fom the hospital in Memphis,that they were sending JESSECOX home to die.He is surrering from internal cancer,and his doctor said he couldlast only a few days more.His faithful companion has been at his side for fourweeks,both day and night.He is in the home of his brother,Edgar,where hisafflicted mother also lives.)MEDINA--The remains of MRS.JOE JONES arrived Monday afternoon from St.Louis and afuneral service was conducted by Rev.O.A.MARRS Tuesday morning.She was a sister ofJames LOVEL,of this place,and her home was near Tiptonville.She was carried toSt.Louis for an operation which proved fatal.She is survived by her husband andthree children.NEGRO ARRESTED ON MURDER CHARGE--Bob LOVE,colored,who killed LEWIS HALL,anothernegro here in 1912,was arrested in Dyersburg.(not exactly an up to date obit.)TRENTON; DR.E.D.VAN SYCKEL--died at his home Sunday after a short illness.Funeralservices were held Tuesday from the residence.The remains were taken toCanton,ILL.,for interment.For many years,he was a prominent dentist at thisplace.His wife died July 17,1921.GADSDEN--"OLD KATE,"the red mule belonging to J.D.PORTER,died last week.He hadowned this mule nearly a quarter of a century,had driven her in his courting,andof course was attached to her,and is grieved to give her up.Sympathy isextended.(no disrespect,but as a true animal lover myself;I felt the need toinclude this obit.SMH.)MRS.GEORGE STEVENSON--died Tuesday morning at her home three miles north ofBells,after several months illness.She is survived by several children.Intermenttook place at Cypress Church Wednesday.*********************************************FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11,1921MR.DAVE G.STEWART--one of Humboldt's old and respected citizens,died at his homein East Humboldt on Friday,November 4th,after an illness of many months.His deathoccurred at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and his family were about his bedside whenthe end came.Deceased is survived by his wife and two sons and onedaughter,Mrs.W.R.ROGERS.The funeral was conducted by E.B.RAMSEY at the familyresidence,after which the remains were buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.He was 69years of age.*********************************************FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18,1931MRS.MARY PARISH--died at the home of her grandson,Mr.Eddie M.BOWERS,on 18thAvenue,Thursday morning at 5:45 after a short illness.Mrs.PARISH was 76 years ofage and is survived by one son,Oscar PARISH,of Kansas City,Mo.,and severalgrandchildren.The three grandchildren she reared are as follows:Mrs.Clara PARISHPLUMLEE,of Jackson,Tenn.,Mrs.Mary Lou WIGGAN,of Centerpoint,Ark.,and Mr.EddieM.BOYERS,of this city.Mrs.PARISH was the wife of the Late Tom PARISH.DIES IN NASHVILLE; PROF.J.B.CUMMINGS--formerly of this city,but for severalyears,a resident of Trenton,died at a hospital in Nashville on Thursday of lastweek and the remains were brought to Humboldt and interred Friday morning.Hetaught school in Humboldt some years ago and was married here to Miss McAFEE.Laterhe made his home in Trenton and was elected to the office of County Superintendentof Education,which office he filled a number of years.For the past few years,hewas Truant Officer for the County.Recently he became ill and was taken toNashville for treatment.He leaves his wife and several children.GIBSON--One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in our community was that ofMRS.REBECCA MEALS,who died from injuries received falling from a buggy,an accountof which appeared in this paper.She lingered for nearly two weeks and on Monday ofthis week,she succumbed.The funeral service was held at the Methodist ChurchTuesday,after which the body was laid to rest in White Rose Cemetery beside herlate husband.She leaves two daughters,Mrs.D.H.RUNGAN and Mrs.L.D.BUTLER;threesons,Thomas,Herbert and Wildord MEALS;two brothers,Dee JONES,of Milan and SamJONES,of Texas;and one sister,Mrs.JACOBS,of Dyer.HOMER BRYANT--a progressive young farmer,of District No.5,died Friday evening athis home in Bells,after several days illness.He leaves a wife;two children;hisfather; and one brother.The funeral services were conducted at the residence byRev.NEWBILL,interment in Bellview Cem.MR.GEORGE A.ROACH--age 48 years,died at his home in Avondale Wednesdaymorning,after a short illness of pneumonia.The remains were laid to rest in RoseHill Cemetery.He is survived by his wife and several children.MR.& MRS.DOUGLAS SILER--Leland SILER and Mrs.C.T.McCRORY were called to JacksonWednesday to attend the burial of their father,MR.GEORGE D.SILER,who died inPaducah on Monday.GIBSON; ROY GATHING,21,died last Saturday at the home of hisfather,G.F.GATHING.The funeral services were held at Double Springs Sunday.GIBSON--W.H.BLAIR attended the funeral of his nephew,Dick SYKES,near Jackson lastweek. ***************************************************FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25,1921GIBSON--Death has again invaded our midst and taken from us another belovedwoman,MRS.MILDRED MEREDITH.She had suffered intensely for the past severalmonths.She was a member of the Christian church,and is survived by the followingchildren:Oscar and Will MEREDITH, Miss Frances MEREDITH,Mrs.H.C.FOUST,Mrs.WalterLASSITER and Mrs.Wylie JONES,all of whom were with her when the end came.Thefuneral service was held at Double Springs Wednesday afternoon by Rev.J.E.HICKS.MRS.BONNIE COKER--wife of Mr.J.L.COKER,died at the family home on Fort HillFriday,November 18th,after an illness of several months.She is survived by herhusband and four children.After a funeral service was conducted by Rev.RAMSEY atthe Methodist Church,the remains were buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.GADSDEN;MRS.CORA CROCKER--sister of Mr.J.B.WALLIS,of this place,died in a Memphishospital on November 13th,after undergoing a very serious operation for cancer.*************************FRIDAY DECEMBER 2,1921CARD OF THANKS--May God's richest blessings be showered on the good people ofHumboldt for their assistance,kind words of sympathy;etc.,over the loss and deathof our mother,sister and aunt,MRS.CALLIE FISHER,of Washington,D.C.,whose remainswere laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday,November27th,1921.Signed:Mrs.Gertie NELSON & Familyof Washington D.C.;George FISHER andFamily,of Memphis,Tenn.;Mrs.Lukie JACKSON & Family,Mrs.A.Y.SIMMONS &Family;Mrs.Annie BROOKS & Family.CARD OF THANKS--On behalf of myself and my two motherless boys,Bob Frank andAbner;I want to extend the thanks of my heart to the good people of Humboldt whowere so kind to us during the long illness and death of our beloved wife andmother,Annie Lee COOPER CLARK. Sincerely,Jno.F.CLARK.TRENTON;MRS.A.H.CALLIS--died at her home here on the 23rd,after several weeksillness.Funeral services were held Thanksgiving Day at the BaptistChurch,interment in Oakland Cemetery.Her husband and two little children surviveher.GADSDEN--On last Wednesday,PLED,JR.,son of Mr.& Mrs.P.G.PATTERSON,of Bells,wasthrown from a wagon and almost instantly killed.The remains were brought to Salemfor interment Thursday.GADSDEN--ALVIN,son of Emmett CLIFFORD,died last Wednesday,after two weeks illnessof influenza and complications.He was 12-years-old.THE REMAINS OF MRS.CALLIE FISHER--who died November 24th,Thanksgiving Day,werebrought here for burial,arriving Sunday.Mrs.FISHER was afflicted with paraylsisfor three years.She leaves two sons and one daughter,John M.FISHER,a U.S.officerresiding at Panama;George H.FISHER of Memphis;and a daughter,Mrs.J.D.NELSON,withwhom Mrs.FISHER was living at the time of her death.There are threegrandchildren;J.D.NELSON,Jr.,Beatrice NELSON and J.M.FISHER,Jr.;and twosisters,Mrs.A.Y.SIMMONS and Mrs.Hale JACKSON,both of this city.Mrs.FISHER wasformerly of Humboldt,and lived here for many years.She was married to JohnM.FISHER April 14th,1875.MRS.ANNIE LEE COOPER CLARK--wife of our genial lineman,Mr.John F.CLARK,died earlySunday morning and was buried Monday afternoon,following services at thePresbyterian Church,conducted by Rev.E.L.ORR.Mrs.CLARK had suffered throughout theyear,but her sufferings were borne with remarkable patience.She was a member ofthe Presbyterian Church.Miss SANBORN,the Red Cross nurse,and many friends andneighbors contributed to the alleviations of her weary sufferings,and for all ofthese she was very grateful.She is survived by her husband,who is in the employ ofthe local telephone service,and two young sons to mourn her departure.FRUITLAND--Mr.Rainey STOKES attended the funeral of MR.F.D.TAYLOR at Troy,ObionCounty,last week. ****************************FRIDAY DECEMBER 9,1921ALAMO--Death again has invaded our midst and taken from us another sweet littlechild,IVY JEWELL LEWIS,the five-year-old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Elain LEWIS,of neartown. Mr.Walter PERMENTER,of Paducah,Ky.,attended the funeral of his littleneice,Ivy Jewell LEWIS.DIES IN PRISON--Bob LOVE,colored,who was arrested some weeks ago and lodged injail in Trenton,to await trial for the killing of Lewis HALL,also colored,severalyears ago,died Thursday morning.GIBSON;MRS.ELLA MORGAN--22,wife of Joel MORGAN,died last Saturday after a shortillness.She was a member of the Baptist Church,and is survived by her husband andtwo small children;her parents,Mr.& Mrs.MORRIS;one brother and five sisters.Thefuneral service was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon,Revs.RILEY & COLEhaving charge.The body was laid to rest in White Rose Cemetery.********************************FRIDAY DECEMBER 16,1921GIBSON--The little two-year-old son of Mr.& Mrs.Ollie BROWNING died Sundayafternoon after an illness of pneumonia.The body was laid to rest in ZionCemetery.TRENTON--The remains of TURNEY DICKSON,who was shot a few days ago atClarksdale,Miss.,were brought to this city Tuesday afternoon forinterment.Mr.SICKSON,soon after being shot by a Mr.HERRIN,was taken to a hospitalin Memphis for an operation and died Monday night.Mr.DICKSON was the son ofMrs.McGILL,of this city.His father was the late Sheriff Dave DICKSON,who waskilled at this place several years ago.GADSDEN--W.B.BOOKER has the sympathy of the entire community in the death of hisfather,which occurred in Brownsville last week.GADSDEN--Mrs.Annie R.CASEY received a message Saturday stating that herneice,Mrs.Pearl BRUMMETT HALL,had died in a hospital inBrinkley,Ark.,Saturday,December ?th.Mrs.HALL's mother died only three months ago.EDISON--The last sad tribute of respect was paid to MR.EDDIE ALLEY Sundayafternoon,when his body was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery.********************************FRIDAY DECEMBER 23,1921TRENTON;MRS.INA SEXTON--wife of J.N.SEXTON,died at her home on Eaton Street Mondaymorning,after a lingering illness.Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morningfrom the residence by Rev.W.D.JENKINS.She is survived by her husband and severalchildren. ********************************* END THE YEAR OF 1921. 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