The Vernon Courier, Obituaries, 1888
Vernon, Lamar County Alabama

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1888 Obituaries from the Vernon Courier, in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama.

ADAIR, Mrs. J. B., Obituary

Died: On Sunday the 13th inst., Mrs. ADAIR, wife of J. B. ADAIR, died very suddenly at his home 5 miles south west of Vernon. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 18, 1888]

BELL, Robin, Obituary

An old colored man named Robin Bell died near Fort Deposit recently aged 103 years. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 22, 1888]

CLEARMAN, Mr. Wm. D., Obituary

Mr. WM. D. CLEARMAN an aged and much respected citizen of our county died at his home four miles west of town on the 1st inst. He will be sadly missed in the community where he lived. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 4, 1888]

COMBS, MRS. P. C., Obituary

Died. On the 4th inst, one mile from town, Mrs. P. C. COMBS, in the sixty-second year of her age. The deceased was born at Hamburg, Tenn. and moved to this county in 1867. She professed religion in her 13th year at a camp-meeting in Itawamba County, Miss. and died with full faith in the religion that she believed in when so young. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 24, 1888]

COOPER, Oscar, Obituary

A FARMER MURDERED – By a Negro Tenant Who May be Lynched if Caught - [Special to the Age] – Tuscumbia, ala. July 10 – Mr. Oscar Cooper, a well to do young planter living near Town Creek, Lawrence County, was shot and instantly killed by Steve Binford, a negro tenant, late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Cooper leaves a wife and two small children. He was a leading citizen. His death is a source of great grief to the citizens of Lawrence County. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 13, 1888]

DEES, Martin, Obituary

Died: On the 13th inst., MARTIN DEES departed this life. His death was caused by an attack of pneumonia. In Mr. DEES our county loses one of its oldest and most respected citizens. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 20, 1888]

DENMAN, Infant, Obituary

Died: On the 19th inst. the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. DENMAN. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 26, 1888]

DUNCAN, Rev. G. M. G., Obituary

A Good Man Gone: A special to the Birmingham Age from Hillsboro, Ala. date Sept. 9th says: We have just received news of the death of Rev. G. M. G. DUNCAN, pastor of the M. E. Church South, at Moulton, Ala. He died sometime after 1 o'clock today." The death of this good man will be regretted by his many friends through this county, who he served so faithfully, as a pastor of a number of churches. Mr. DUNCAN'S death is a great loss to the church militant. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Sept. 14, 1888]

EDWARD, George L., Obituary

TWO MEN KILLED IN BLOUNT [Special to the Advertiser] - Birmingham June 23. Yesterday while W D. Hartley and George L. Edwards were harvesting wheat on a farm near Viola, Blount County, a small cloud came up and a flash of lightning killed them both instantly. A small boy was standing between the two men but escaped without injury. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1888]

ELLIOTT, Will, Obituary

Mr. Will Elliott and Miss Maggie Steward were drowned at Glover’s Ferry, Shelby County, last week, while out buggy riding. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1888]

HANKINS, Daughter, Obituary

Died: The 3-year old daughter of HENRY HANKINS, Esq., died of whooping cough Sunday morning, the 15th inst. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 20, 1888]

HARTLEY, W. D., Obituary

TWO MEN KILLED IN BLOUNT – [Special to the Advertiser] - Birmingham June 23. Yesterday while W D. Hartley and George L. Edwards were harvesting wheat on a farm near Viola, Blount County, a small cloud came up and a flash of lightning killed them both instantly. A small boy was standing between the two men but escaped without injury. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1888]

HENLY, Phil, Obituary

Mr. PHIL HENLY, one of Lamar's busy citizens died of dropsy, Feb. 29th, near Crew's depot. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 9, 1888]

HILHAM, Infant, Obituary

Died: On June 29th, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. HILHAM aged seven weeks. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 6, 1888]

HOLLIDAY, Mrs. J. D., Obituary

Mrs. HOLLIDAY, wife of Prof. J. D. HOLLIDAY, died at their home near Gattman, Miss. on the 19th inst. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 24, 1888]

HOPPER, W., Obituary

W. Hopper, a section foreman on the L. & N. R. R. near Deatsville was run over and instantly killed by a work train last week. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 22, 1888]

HUGHEY, George, Obituary

GEORGE HUGHEY, formerly a citizen of this county died at his home in Arkansas several weeks ago. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan 27, 1888]

JONES, Infant, Obituary

Died: On Sunday the 13th inst. 2 miles south of town, infant child of Mr. JOHN JONES, died after a short illness. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 18, 1888]

JORDAN, Waconda L., Obituary

Died: On the night of 15th last Miss WACONDA L., daughter of Mr. A. J. JORDAN, in the eleventh year of her age of pneumonia. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 23, 1888]

KENNEDY, Mrs. Dr. J. O., Obituary

The death of Mrs. Dr. J. O. KENNEDY on Saturday last, at Kennedy station was quite a shock to a large circle of friends. Dr. and Mrs. KENNEDY were married in December of last year, and Mrs. KENNEDY was immediately placed in charge of their new and elegant home, with as bright prospects for a long and happy life as ever falls to the lot of a beautiful and cultivated lady. Perhaps at no time in life would this final summons have seemed to us so premature. The light and life of a home and the idol of a noble and loving husband quickly passes away. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 13, 1888]

KING, John, Obituary

John King, an aged German citizen of Cullman County, was killed last week by his horse running away. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1888]

MADISON, Will, Obituary

The Shotgun's Work
Cullman, Ala., Jan 17 - Will Madison was instantly killed by his brother-in-law, William Freeman, in this county today. Madison was a desperate character and his conduct toward his wife becoming unbearable, she fled to Freeman?s her brother-in-law, Madison followed her, swearing he would bring her back. He abused her and threatened to kill her. Mr. Freeman, who is also a constable, came in and attempted to arrest Madison, whereupon the latter began to shoot. Freeman having a shotgun emptied its contents into the left eye of Madison. Freeman sent for the authorities and surrendered himself, but no arrest was made. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 27, 1888]

MARLER, Mrs. Adine, Obituary

A telegram was received by the relatives of Mrs. ADINE MARLER announcing her death on the 24th at her home in Florida. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Sept. 28, 1888]

MARLER, Bert, Obituary

A Young Man Takes His Own Life: The entire community was shocked on Sunday last by the news of Mr. BERT MARLER taking his life with his own hand, which occurred on the evening before at his brothers, five miles west of this place. The deceased placed a pistol to the side of his head and fired twice, the bullets both entering just back of the right ear, and severing the artery in the neck. The pistol used was a self-acting one, which accounts for the two shots, the first having a mortal effect, but in falling he grasped the pistol, which caused it to fire the second time. The deceased was a young man 22 years of age, possessed good business qualities, and could do almost any kind of mechanical work and had good prospects for a useful career. He was well connected in this county and had a large circle of friends that mourn his untimely death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 16, 1888]

MATTISON, William, Obituary

Mr. WILLIAM MATTISON, an aged and much beloved old gentleman, died at his home four miles west of town on the night of the 16th. He was known by a large number of friends and all called him "Uncle BILLY". He had a kind and pleasant word for all he met, and was a friend to every man of his acquaintance. His many kind and lovable traits will live long in the memory of his friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 24, 1888]

MIDDLETON, James, Obituary

On Tuesday night at 11 o'clock, the subject of this sketch passed from this life. He was one of Lamar's aged and most honored citizens. The writer has often heard him tell of moving through Tuskaloosa when it was a small village, and of the first steamboat that came up the Warrior River. He was many times honored by the citizens of this and Fayette County, with positions of trust and profit. Serving several sessions in the legislature of the state; several times as county Supt. of Education, and last was Clerk of the Circuit Court of this county. His influence has ever been on the side of morality and religion, and he was a man of strong convictions, and what he thought was right, he always had the moral courage to do. He had lived several years above the allotted years for man and leaves a life full of good deeds that have been a blessing to society. The death of such a man is a great loss to any community, for such excellent characters are rare indeed. He was also an active man in his church and carried his religion into the affairs of every day life. Educated considerably above the average, in his younger days, and with strong mind he naturally became a leader in the public affairs of his country, and few men have ever lived in this section that had greater influence in shaping and directing public opinion than he. "Full of years and honors", and with the esteem and veneration of the entire community by friendly hands he was kindly laid to rest. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 22, 1888]

MORDICIAI, Mrs. M. L., Obituary

Mrs. M. L. MORDICIAI, an aged and highly esteemed lady died at her home ten miles south of town on the 24th ult. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 4, 1888 - pg 4) By the Gallon - The heirs of Mrs. M. L. MORDICAI, who died a few days ago went into an out house as directed by her before her death and digged up a pitcher containing about a gallon and a half of silver, and a bottle containing $240 in gold. The silver was greatly darkened by age and some very old coins were found. The whole amount was near seven hundred dollars and outside of the gold the remainder consisted in pieces less than one dollar. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 11, 1888]

NELSON, Mrs. Charaty, Obituary

Mrs. CHARATY NELSON died at her home near town on the 20th inst. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 24, 1888]

PENNINGTON, Jesse, Obituary

Mr. JESSE PENNINGTON died at his home six miles west of town on the 19th of January. He was born Jan. 26, 1798, making his age 89 years 9 months and 93 days. He was perhaps the oldest man in the county. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan 27, 1888]

PERRY, Rev. R. J., Obituary

We publish by request the following obituary notice of Rev. R. J. PERRY, who will be remembered by our people as the founder of Perry's Camp Ground, in this county, which stands a fitting monument to this good man.

REV. R. J. PERRY- Dr. RIGDEN J. PERRY died at his residence in Gatesville, Texas, Jan. 5th, 1888 at 12:45 o'clock a.m. Dr. PERRY was born in South Carolina, Jan. 13th, 1815, and was married to Miss MARY KIRK, of Pickens County, Ala. June 28th 1838. He professed religion and joined the M. E. Church, South in 1859, and was licensed to preach Jan. 11th, 1853 and joined the Alabama Conference, Nov. 3rd 1865; transferred to the Northwest Texas Conference 1858. Dr. Perry commenced the practice of medicine soon after his marriage, and continued up to the time of his connection with the Alabama Conference, then he gave his entire time to the work of the ministry, the results of which ......(REST OF MICROFILM PAGE WAS DAMAGED ACCIDENTALLY) [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 9, 1888]

PETERS, Judge Thomas M., Obituary

Hon. THOS. M. PETERS, ex-chief Justice of Alabama died at Moulton the 14th inst., in the 78th year of his age. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 22, 1888]

RAND, Jerry, Obituary

Mr. Jerry Rand, a young lawyer at Tuscumbia was found dead on the side walk last week. He is supposed to have died from the effects of morphine. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 22, 1888]

RENFROE, Rev. J. J. D., Obituary Rev. J. J. D. Renfroe, a prominent Baptist minister, died in Birmingham the 2nd inst. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 8, 1888]

SCOTT, Mr. J. T. & Mrs. Martha, Obituary

Mrs. MARTHA SCOTT, wife of W. C. SCOTT, died at Military Springs on the 11th inst, and on Monday last Mr. J. T. SCOTT died at the same place. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Both deaths occurred from slow fever. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 17, 1888]

SMITH, Mary, Obituary

Miss MARY SMITH died very suddenly last Sunday. She, in company with Mr. ISAAC RASBERRY, her brother-in-law, and several others had started to preaching in a wagon, when about thirty yards from the house she remarked "We are going to have a rough ride." And by the time she ceased talking she fell over dead. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 24, 1888]

SMITH, William, Obituary

Mr. WILLIAM SMITH died at his home 8 miles north west of Vernon the 22nd inst., after a lingering illness. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1888]

SPRINGFIELD, Harriet, Obituary

Miss HARRIET SPRINGFIELD, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T. W. SPRINGFIELD died on the evening of the 24th after a long illness. In life Miss HARRIET was one of the sweetest Christian characters we have ever known. For years she has been a meek and patient sufferer, stricken down in the very bloom of life she gradually faded away to the city of God. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Sept. 28, 1888]

STEWARD, Maggie, Obituary

Mr. Will Elliott and Miss Maggie Steward were drowned at Glover’s Ferry, Shelby County, last week, while out buggy riding. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1888]

STRICKLAND, Etta Luella (Lou), Obituary

Died on the 8th, little LOU, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. STRICKLAND. The students of the High School attended the burial and the classmates of the deceased covered her grave with flowers.

ETTA LUELLA STRICKLAND died at the residence of her father, Mr. W. B. STRICKLAND, of Vernon, Ala. May 8th, 1888. Her age was 12 years 3 months and 17 days. She suffered much during a period of about two weeks with pneumonia and congestion of the brain. "God placed a bud with our hands. We nurtured it with pride. And thought how fair that bud would be When it had blossomed wide: Our bud, our babe, how fair she was, We watch her grow apace, And deemed no blossom could compare With her fair flower face. But ere the light of baby hood, Upon her brow grew dim, The father bade an angel bring The fine young soul to him; The hand that stilled our baby's heart With anguish wrung our own, And yet we knew the Father's rod is held by love alone." N. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 11 & 18, 1888]

TUCKER, William, Obituary

KILLED BY LIGHTNING – Horrible Fate of a Farner Near Riverside William Tucker, a farmer who lives near Riverside, on the Georgia Pacific Railroad, forty miles east of this city, was stuck and instantly killed by lightning Friday afternoon about 4 o’clock. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 13, 1888]

TURNER, Robert, Obituary

Mr. ROBERT TURNER died at his home last Sunday. The deceased was considerably above eighty years of age and had lived a most exemplary and pious life, and will be much missed in his neighborhood. It seems that our old citizens are fast passing away. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 11, 1888]

TURNER, Mrs. W. A., Obituary

Mrs. W. A. TURNER died at her home eight miles west of town on last Monday morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. W. HEWITT at New Hope Church on Tuesday at 11 o'clock. A large multitude of people were present. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan 13, 1888]

WALDROP, Lousettie, Obituary

The "Angel of Death" has visited our Sabbath School and chosen for his prize a worthy little member - LOUSETTIE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. WALDROP. She was born March 10th, 1881 and departed this life Oct. 8th, 1888. Ah, that little vacant seat at the Sabbath school and especially at her home. The brightest hours of earth are mingled with sorrow, and the most pleasant associations with tears. But God in His providence saw fit to call her beyond the reach of sorrow, where no tears dim the immortal sight. We tender the bereaved family our sympathy and hope they meet her in that world where parting is no more. Mrs. Nettie Andrews, Mrs. Mat Randolph & Mrs. Mary A. Boyle, Committee [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 9, 1888]

WEATHERS, Shep, Obituary

ACCIDENTALLY KILLED - Talladega, Ala., Nov. 27 – Mr. Shep Weathers was killed near here this evening by the falling of an embankment. He was hauling sand by himself and was found sometime after the embankment had fallen. He was a good citizen and leaves a wife and two children. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 30, 1888]

WILLIAMS, Mr. D. B., Obituary

Reports of the killing of Mr. D. B. WILLIAMS, a farmer by a section boss named BOBO, on the G. P. Railroad on Tuesday last, were confirmed by a party of gentlemen here yesterday. The killing was done in Fayette County, about one mile from the Lamar County line. BOBO is still at large, and a reward is offered for his apprehension. WILLIAMS leaves a wife and one child. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 2, 1888]

WILLIAMS, W. L., Obituary

W. L. Williams, mail rider between Decatur and Oakville was shot from his horse and killed in the eastern portion of this county last week by an unknown person. The mail pouch was not disturbed, but Williams’ pocketbook was taken. Inquest was before W. J. Thrasher, acting as coroner, and a verdict substantiating the above facts was rendered. The deceased was a quiet, harmless, industrious man and there was no cause whatever for his killing except for robbery. – [Moulton Advertiser] [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 7, 1888]

WILLIS, Mrs. Henry, Obituary

Died: On the 6th inst, at her home, ten miles west of town, Mrs. HENRY WILLIS, an aged and most estimable lady. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 6, 1888]

YOUNG, Alexander, Obituary

Another Good Man Gone - Died suddenly on Sunday evening last, at his home eight miles west of town, Mr. ALEXANDER YOUNG, in his 84th year. He was born in the state of South Carolina, on the 4th of Jan. 1805, and has resided in this section for 55 years. Outside of his immediate relatives he was known by all the people of his neighborhood as "Uncle Alex" and many who have received help and encouragement from him will, no doubt, realize that they have lost one to them worthy of the kind name which they bestowed upon him. While the summons was sudden, it was no great surprise to his family, for his physicians had told, both him and family that the end was near, and liable to come at any time. On the morning before his death he expressed himself as feeling better than he had for a long while, and in the evening on going out to his horse lot and remaining some minutes longer than usual, caused his wife to go in search of him, when she found him as he had fallen, without a single sign of a struggle, dead. A large procession gathered at the old homestead on Tuesday morning, where funeral services were held and followed his remains to the grave. He had lived to see great-grandchildren several years old and out a family of six sons, surviving all but three. His mind was bright and active, and he looked on the sunny side of life to the last. And while he seemed conscious that the end was near and had made everything ready to go at any moment, he patiently waited for the summons to come. His life has been a blessing to the community where he lived, and his example will live long after him. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 8, 1888]

YOUNG, Dora, Obituary

Died: On the 12th at her sisters, one mile west of town, Miss DORA YOUNG, in her eighteenth year. Miss DORA was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SAMUEL G. YOUNG, both of whom only a short time since have died with the same terrible disease, consumption. While DORA'S friends knew that the end was near, yet the summons came sooner than was expected. With a consciousness that she was gradually passing away still she waited for the messenger, which has to the world been called the "king of terrors" as it was only a common place invitation in life. Her fortitude and patience under so great suffering is rarely, if ever equaled. Perhaps, to yield up life just on the entering and realizing of the hopes of womanhood may be no greater cross than at any other time in line; and requires a kind of heroism not general among mankind. Miss DORA was taken on Wednesday to the old burying ground of her family, at New Hope Church, and there laid to rest. Her life has been spent in the church, and by an abiding faith in her Savior she was comforted in the "living hour." FRIEND. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1888]

YOUNG, Mrs. Eliza, Obituary

Mrs. ELIZA YOUNG died at the residence of her son, Prof. G. W. YOUNG, near Wayside on Wednesday night of last week. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 17, 1888]

YOUNG, Francis M., Obituary

FRANCIS M. YOUNG departed this life at 7 o'clock on the morning of the 24th, and the day following all that was mortal of him was carefully laid to rest by loving hands. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. L. HEWITT, and a large number of friends gathered to pay their last sad tribute to his body. The deceased was in his 28th year, when the summons came. He was stricken down in the vigor of his manhood and lingered but a short time on the threshold. During the past winter he started to Florida hoping that the change would prolong his life, but when about half way he became convinced that the end was near and returned to his home. He died full in the faith of a Christian, and it may be truly said that his life had a glorious ending. Friend. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan 27, 1888]

YOUNG, Mr. Frank, Obituary

Mr. FRANK YOUNG died at his home eight miles west of town on the morning of the 24th, of that dread disease, consumption. He was a noble and true young man. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan 27, 1888]