The Hamilton News Press, Obituaries, 1895
Hamilton, Marion County Alabama
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1895 Obituaries from the Hamilton News, in Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.
ADEN, J. Perry, Obituary
In Memoriam - At the residence of his son-in-law, Hon. Wm. K. McLaurin, in Vicksburg, Miss. on August 16, 1895. J. Perry Aden, in the 69th year of his life. Deceased was born in Simpson county, Ky. January 8, 1826, but emigrated to Mississippi in early life, where he spent his best days. This writer made the acquaintance of deceased in early life, and knew him intimately for over 40 years, and always found him a generous, high-toned, honorable gentleman in every walk of life. He joined the Masons in early life, was well-versed in the mysteries of the craft, and much devoted to its brotherly and moral teachings. He was one of nature's noblemen indeed, an honest, true man; a patriotic citizen, a true and never-failing friend, and a loving and devoted husband and father. He raised nine children - four sons and five daughters, all of whom, together with his devoted companion through life, survive him. His children are all married save his youngest, a daughter, and all doing well. The writer heartily sympathizes with the bereaved family in their irreparable and sad loss. He has gone from them never to return in the body. May all of his loved ones so live that when the last day shall come to each of them they may be prepared to meet their God in peace, and enter into that celestial home above, where thy hope to meet their beloved father seated on the right hand of the Lord of Glory, there to remain as a reunited family throughout the endless ages of eternity, by S. E. WILSON. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept. 12, 1895]
AKERS, Infant, Obituary
From Guin - We are sorry to chronicle the death of W. C. AKER'S infant child which occurred Sunday last. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 17, 1895]
ATKINS, James, Obituary
James Atkins died at his residence near Hamilton, on Wednesday Oct. 9 1895. He leaves a wife, a married daughter, Mrs. Albert Hamilton, Jr., two brothers and two sisters to mourn his demise. He had just passed his fiftieth year in age. He was born and reared in this county and was one of Marion's soldier boys in the Confederate army. He was most highly esteemed by all who knew him as an honest, honorable gentleman and good citizen. His remains will be interred in the cemetery at this place today at 10 o'clock, a.m. His family and friends have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 10, 1895]
BICKERSTAFF, Mr., Obituary
Mr. Bickerstaff, who lived in the neighborhood of Hackleburg, died on the 26th ult. He was quite old, and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. His children were all married. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 3, 1895]
BISHOP, Mr. Pinkney, Obituary
Mr. Pinkney Bishop, father of Mrs. Judge W. H. Matthews of Guin, died near Mineola, Texas, October 9th 1895. Mr. Bishop was once a citizen of this county and had many friends who heartily join Mrs. Matthews in mourning for the loss of her beloved father. "Troubles seldom come single," is an adage that proved sadly true in this instance. Judge and Mrs. Matthews were both made orphans in less than ten days. How sad! Neither were privileged to be at the couch of their beloved parent during their last hours on earth to bid them a last farewell, and received their parting blessing. How sad! We extend condolence and heartfelt sympathy to our friends in this their most sad bereavement. Our friends are not left without hope. They know that their Redeemer liveth! That although they can gaze upon the faces of their beloved parents never again on earth they can and will meet them in the a better world, where the righteous cease from trouble and the weary are at rest, and where parting will be known no more forever. - (Hamilton News Press, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., Oct. 24, 1895]
BOX, Judge L. F., Obituary
Judge L. F. Box died at the Cleveland hotel in Edwardsville, Ala., Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock from the effects of a stoke of paralysis. Judge L. F. Box was born in Asheville, St. Clair County, 58 years ago. He was elected superintendent of education under Governor Houston, and about fifteen years ago was made circuit judge of his district which position he had until his death. [Source: Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), April 4, 1895]
BREWER, Child, Obituary
A little child of H. M. Rowe, of the Hackleburg neighborhood, died on Sept. 25th 1895. Mr. Brewer of the same vicinity lost a child last week; while Elijah Nix, living in the edge of Franklin County a few miles from Hackleburg, lost a daughter 13 or 14 years of age about the same time. We are creditably informed that there have been seven internments in the Hackleburg cemetery during the past two weeks. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 3, 1895]
BROWN, Kimbrough, Obituary
We regret to chronicle the death of Hon. Kimbrough Brown, which occurred at his home near Barnesville on last Saturday. Col. Brown as he was familiarly known was one of Marion's oldest and most highly respected citizens. He represented Marion County in the Legislature for 12 terms and in his last days took an active part in politics. Peace to his memory. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Jan. 2, 1895]
BUTLER, Mrs. William, Obituary
From Thorn Hill - We have learned with regret of the death of Mrs. William Butler of Lee County, Miss. She leaves a husband and several little children to mourn her loss, and fight the battle of life without the aid of a mother. They lived here for several years until about one year ago. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 31, 1895]
CAMP, Infant, Obituary
From Pikeville: The infant child of J. R. Camp died last week at his home near Amory, Miss. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 14, 1895]
CAMPBELL, Mrs. Harrison, Obituary
Harrison Campbell, a colored man living near this place, lost his wife by death last Sunday evening. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 7, 1895]
CHASTAIN, E. Jordan, Obituary
Good Man Foully Murdered:
A Shocking Crime Committed in Itawamba - One of the most horrible murders ever committed in any country, and the details of which are sickening in the extreme, occurred in the eastern part of Itawamba County, Miss., near Rara Avis, last Friday morning. We refer to the murder of E. Jordan Chastain near his home. To add to its horribleness his own wife is under arrest charged with the crime. Mr. Chastain was one of the oldest and best known citizens of Itawamba. He was over 75 years of age and was very badly crippled. He could not walk at all without the aid of a crutch. He had lived at the same place as a merchant and farmer where he met his death for over 50 years and was universally liked by his neighbors. In fact, everyone in this scion who had the pleasure of his acquaintance speak of him in the highest terms of praise. Mr. and Mrs. Chastain had lived together 48 years and reared a large family, seven sons and two daughters, and they are prominent citizens in the communities in which they reside. From the evidence adduced before the coroner's jury it seems that he and his wife, who is over 68 years of age, but a well preserved and fine looking woman, of late had been at outs about several little trivial matter, and for two or three days prior to the fateful morning had not spoken to each other. The last row grew out his buying some package coffee and failing to bring home the glass prizes given away with it. On Friday morning about 9 o'clock he took his ax and went to the woods about 150 yards from his house for the purpose of cutting some fire wood. He had been at work for some time when his wife sent a negro girl named Fannie that she had hired to the post office, which is a mile from the house. It is claimed that this is an unusual thing for her to do. The girl claims that she noticed him chopping about 10 o'clock. When she returned from the post office she prepared dinner, and Mrs. Chastain instructed her to go after her husband. The negro girl, not hearing him chopping, went to the woods and finally found him cold in death with three frightful gashes in his head and his skull split wide open, which had been done with a small ax. She at once gave the alarm, and the neighborhood gathered there to witness the gruesome spectacle, and to find out if possible who had committed the foul deed. Upon inspection, it was found that someone whose track exactly tallied with that of Mrs. Chastain had passed from the house through the orchard going in the direction of where the murdered man was found. The premises were examined, and the small ax was found with human blood and gray hair all over it. This was examined and tested by competent physicians present, who swore before the jury that the ax was the instrument used and that the hair and blood was that of the dead man. The body of the unfortunate man was consigned to its last resting place on Monday evening, and was followed to the grave by all of his neighbors as well some friends from a distance who had heard of his terrible death. The Masonic Lodge, of which he was an honored member, will hold memorial services at some time in the near future, as it was impossible at the time to get that body together in order to have a Masonic funeral. The coroner's jury found a verdict in substance the E. Jordan Chastain came to his death from blows inflicted with an ax in the hands of Mrs. Chastain, the wife of the deceased. Mrs. Chastain was placed under arrest on Monday evening, and the preliminary trial set for the next day. Up to the hour of going to press we have not heard of the result of the trail. Hon. W. C. Davis of Hamilton has been retained to prosecute the case. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec. 12, 1895]
COX, Bob, Obituary
From Detroit: April 29
A sad accident occurred on last Wednesday night on Splunge, a few miles northwest of here in Mississippi. Tollie Cox and his son Bob went out after supper to mend up some log heaps and a large burning tree fell on the son, pining him to the ground. The father could not release him and while he was gone for help the young man was burned so severely that he died the next morning. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), May 2, 1895]
CURL, Daughter, Obituary
Winfield, Ala. - Aug. 20, 1895 - Mr. Levi Curl and family have the sympathy of our community in the death of their baby girl, who was but a few days old. God sends us His little "sun beams" to draw us closer until Him. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 22, 1895]
DENNIS, M. E., Obituary
It becomes our painful duty to announce the demise of Miss M. E. Dennis, a half-sister of Mr. R. N. Terrill, proprietor of the News-Press, which sad event occurred June 21, 1895. Miss Dennis was afflicted with a cancer and suffered untold agony for a long time. She endured her sufferings with Christian patience and fortitude and died in the full triumph of faith. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at this place, on Saturday last, attended by a large concourse of mourning relatives and friends. Funeral services were rendered by Rev. H. T. Clark assisted by Rev. W. A. Bivins. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), June 27, 1895]
DENNIS, Sister Virie, Obituary
In Memorium - Without interruption death carries on its work, and the good and bad, and the great and small alike, fall victims to its ravages. To the thoughtful, how desolate the world seems when a Christian dies; but to the Christian there is no death. "He falls to rise upon some fairer shore." It is thus we feel with reference to the death of Sister Virie Dennis, who died June 21, 1895, at the home of her mother. Sister Virie has been a member of the United Baptist Church for about 15 years. While I was not acquainted with her but a few months, it was a pleasant acquaintance. It was much encouragement to visit her and see her so cheerful in her sickness. She would often express a desire to live, but would say "Not my will, but Thine." God's ways are not our ways. The last four months of Sister Virie's life was full of suffering from that life enemy cancer, and death often threw the shadow of his sable wings over her but in the act of dying, she seemed to rise superior to suffering or death. As the dove that has been breasting the storm for some time, by and by lifts itself above the angry storm, and on strong, swift and smooth wings, flies away to the calm and sunny air beyond the dark cloud, so did Sister VIRIE'S spirit soar above pain and light in the breast of Jesus. On Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, the friends and relatives met at the cemetery at Hamilton to pay the last tribute of respect to the mortal remains of Sister Virie, and as well looked upon the body from which the spirit had fled, we felt that death did not come as a conqueror, but a messenger, bearing news so joyous that it made the departing soul smile for gladness. Sister Virtie was loved by all who knew her. She was cheerful in all her suffering. I never visited a person who bore their afflictions with more patience than did Sister Virie. She was perfectly resigned to God's will and ready to go at His calling. "One by one they are crossing the river" and gathering where family circles will not be broken. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her good old mother, who stands on the bank of the river. Oh, God! Grant that the "water may not be chilly." And to that loving brother whom she cherished so much, and who waited on her so faithfully - may he live such a life as to meet her in a better world. What will the reunion be after years of separation, toil, and faithfulness? God grant us all a place in this great family above, and give us grace, while here to say, "They will be done." by W. A. Biven, Hamilton, Ala. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), July 11, 1895]
DUKE, Wm., Jr., Obituary
From Detroit: April 22
We are very sorry to learn of the suicide of an old friend and school mate, Wm. Duke, Jr. who was found on the 6th inst. by the roadside, near Shreveport, La. with his throat cut. He did it with a razor and no cause can be assigned for the rash act, but it is some relief to know he was not poverty stricken as he had money on his person and in bank at Ft. Worth, Texas, to the amount of $700. We extend to his aged parents and relatives living near here our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), April 25, 1895]
FREDERICK, Mrs. Thomas, Obituary
Hackleburgh, ALA, July 15, '95
Mrs. Thomas Frederick died on Saturday after an illness of several months with consumption. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), July 18, 1895]
FREE, Infant, Obituary
Pikeville, Ala: News has been received here of the death and burial last week of the infant child of George Free, near Crews, Lamar county. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 31, 1895]GANN, Daughter, Obituary
From Pikeville: May 14
The 10-year old daughter of Mr. James Gann died last Saturday and was buried at Liberty on Sunday afternoon. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), May 16, 1895]
GANN, Daughter, Obituary
A daughter of James Gann who lives near Bexar died last week. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 3, 1895]
GANN, Mr. James, Obituary
From Pikeville:
This community has been saddened during the past week by the death of two of its citizens - Mrs. Sallie Stanford on Wednesday night and Mr. James Gann on Thursday. Mrs. Stanford has been sick for several weeks, and was thought to be recovering when, on Friday before her death, she suddenly took a turn for the worse, and the most unremitting care and the best medical treatment available could not save her. Mr. Gann was very old, and his death was but the ending of a long and useful life, during which it is unlikely that he ever intentionally injured any one. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 14, 1895]
HALL, James, Obituary
AT AN ILLICIT DISTILLERY
James Hall, a resident of the Abernathy community, Cleburne County, was found dead Friday morning at an illicit distillery which was in operated near his home, having been shot to death. The murder was a mysterious one. United states Deputy Collector Green and Deputy Marshals Barker and Jackson made a raid in that section Friday night and captured and destroyed the still, but no arrests could be made. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), December 26, 1895]
HOLCOMB, Mrs. J. J., Obituary
Mrs. Holcomb, wife of Mr. J. J. Holcomb, died at their residence near Hackleburg, on the 9th inst. of consumption. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept 12, 1895]
HUGHES, Robert, Obituary
Robert Hughes, an old and estimable citizen, ex-Sheriff of Marion County, died at his residence, seven miles south of this place, on July 31st, 1895. Mr. Hughes has been afflicted with a cancer for some time which had become very painful, but the immediate cause of his death was inflammation of the brain. He leaves a wife, son and two daughters, to mourn his demise, to whom we extend condolence and sympathy. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 1, 1895]
JOHNSON, Joel, Obituary
From Pikeville April 1 - Mr. Joel W. Johnson was killed by a falling tree while working in his new ground at his home a few miles west of Pikeville on Tuesday evening. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), April 4, 1895]
KNIGHT, Ran, Obituary
From Stricklin - Ran Knight died at his home in Eldridge on the 6th instant with pneumonia. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec. 19, 1895]
LODEN, Mrs. L. M. (Belle), Obituary
From Winfield - We are very sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Belle Loden, wife of L. M. Loden of our town. Mrs. Loden was a good Christian woman. Her suffering during her last hours was terrible, and death was a relief. "Blessed are they who sleep in Jesus." [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Feb. 7, 1895]
MAGAHA, Mr. J. L., Obituary
The News Press regrets to announce the death of Mr. J. L. Magaha which occurred at his home near Winfield on last Monday night. The deceased was one of Marion's most highly respected citizens and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him. Peace to his ashes. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Jan 17, 1895]
MARTIN, Mr. Robert, Obituary
Mr. Robert Martin died near Bexar last Saturday morning, and was buried at Providence Church Sunday. He was 83 years of age. He leaves several children and other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 28, 1895]
MATTHEWS, H. W., Obituary
Two Old Citizens Gone: The Fathers of Judge and Mrs. Matthews Die In Texas - H. W. Matthews, father of Judge W. H. Matthews of Guin died near Itasca, Tex. on October 1, 1895. Mr. Matthews was a citizen of this county for many years and has many friends here who will morn his demise. He was very highly respected by this people as an evidence of which he held official station by their voluntary suffrage. Judge Matthews' many friends heartily sympathize with him in his irreparable loss. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 24, 1895]
METCALF, Calline, Obituary
Aunt Calline Metcalf, colored, wife of Cosby Metcalf, died on Monday night. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 28, 1895]
METCALFE, Millie, Obituary
Marion Terrell, a colored man living near town accidentally shot a negro girl named Millie Metcalfe on last Saturday night. It appears that they were engaged in play when a gun in the room was knocked down and discharged the charge of buckshot striking the girls' arm. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Mar 7, 1895]
MILES, Child, Obituary
The sympathy of our people goes out to Ben Miles, who lives in the southeast part of the county. He was so unfortunate some days ago to lose his dwelling house by fire, and in it burned his baby child. All of the family large enough to work were in the field picking cotton when the y saw that their house was in flames. Mrs. Miles ran into the burning house after her child, but it was burned so badly that it died in an hour. Mrs. Miles was burned very badly in her efforts to save her child, but it is hoped she will recover from her injuries. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 7, 1895]
MIXON, Arlin, Obituary
Arlin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mixon, died at the home of his parents on Sunday morning at 6 o'clock, aged 6 years. Little Arlin has been afflicted most of his life with something like rheumatism. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept. 12, 1895]
NIX, Daughter, Obituary
A little child of H. M. Rowe, of the Hackleburg neighborhood, died on Sept. 25th, 1895. Mr. Brewer of the same vicinity lost a child last week; while Elijah Nix, living in the edge of Franklin County a few miles from Hackleburg, lost a daughter 13 or 14 year of age about the same time. We are creditably informed that there have been seven internments in the Hackleburg cemetery during the past two weeks. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 3, 1895]
PALMER, Mr., Obituary
From Henson Springs - We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mr. Palmer, who died last week. He leaves an aged wife and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept. 5, 1895]
PAUL, Mrs. Nancy, Obituary
From Pikeville: Mrs. Nancy Paul died at her home about five miles north of this place on last Saturday at an advanced age. She was buried on Sunday at the Clark graveyard. She was a worthy woman. She leaves several children, among whom are Robert Paul and Mrs. James B. Cantrell. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Mar 7, 1895]
PENNINGTON, Mayor S. F., Obituary
Mayor S. F. Pennington of Sulligent, Ala. was killed while walking near the railroad track on last Friday. He was struck on the head by a plank that protruded from the side of a car on a gravel train. Mr. Pennington was a prominent merchant of Sulligent, and as formerly sheriff of Lamar County. He leaves a wife and five children. He was buried with Masonic honors on Sunday last. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 21, 1895]
PENNINGTON, Major S. F., Obituary
Accidentally Killed: A special from Sulligent, Lamar county, tells of the killing there of S. F. Pennington, the mayor, and one of the most prominent citizens of the town. Mr. Pennington was walking along the track of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, and seeing a train coming stepped to one side. It came up at a lively rate, and a projecting plank from a car loaded with lumber struck Mr. Pennington and knocked him down. When reached by friends he was dead, having been killed almost instantly. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 28, 1895]
PORTER, Andrew, Obituary
Andrew Porter, who lives a few miles south of town, lost one of his arms in a gin a few days ago. Have not heard any of the particulars.
From Winfield: Andrew Porter, who lost one of his arms recently in a cotton gin, died a few days ago of blood poisoning. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his untimely death. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 17 & 24, 1895]
ROBISON, Mrs. Rachel (nee Emerson), Obituary
In Memorium: Rachael Emerson, wife of J. E. Robison, was born July 9, 1815, married to J. E. Robison about 1835, and departed this life July 19, 1895 in Itawamba County, Miss. leaving a husband and nine children to mourn her death. Sister Robison professed religion and joined the M. E. Church in 1842 and lived a devoted Christian the balance of her life. She lived to see all her children married and following after her in the same Church to which she belonged. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 8, 1895]
ROWE, Child, Obituary
A little child of H. M. Rowe, of the Hackleburg neighborhood, died on Sept. 25th 1895. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 3, 1895]
SEAY, Glenn, Obituary
On Monday last, Glenn Seay, an old and much respected citizen of this county and a member of Bexar Lodge, was buried with Masonic honors, at the Cooper graveyard. G. N. Stokes, W. M. of --- Lodge, officiating. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 22, 1895]
SMITH, Mr. A. G., Obituary
Mr. A. G. Smith, a much-respected citizen, who lived a few miles from this place, died on Sunday, the 15th inst. in the 65th year of his age. The disease of which he died was congestion. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. Mr. Smith was born in Scotland but came to America in early life. He was a soldier in the Federal army during the late war and was drawing a pension. He settled in this county after the war. He was an intelligent, honorable man and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his neighbors, who deeply sympathize with the family in their sad bereavement. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept. 19, 1895]
STANFORD, Mrs. Sallie, Obituary
From Guin: Mrs. Sallie Stanford died on the 9th inst. after an illness of three weeks. The community will feel her loss, for she was a noble, Christian lady. We tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, but their loss is her eternal gain.
From Pikeville: This community has been saddened during the past week by the death of two of its citizens - Mrs. Sallie Stanford on Wednesday night and Mr. James Gann on Thursday. Mrs. Stanford has been sick for several weeks, and was thought to be recovering when, on Friday before her death, she suddenly took a turn for the worse, and the most unremitting care and the best medical treatment available could not save her. Mr. Gann was very old, and his death was but the ending of a long and useful life, during which it is unlikely that he ever intentionally injured any one. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 14, 1895]
STIDHAM, Mr. Winston, Obituary
Mr. Winston Stidham, who lived about nine miles west of this place, died last Friday, the 13th inst., aged 83 years. His wife had preceded him to the grave, but he leaves even children and quite a number of grand-children to mourn his demise. The mortal remains of Mr. Stidham was buried on Saturday the 14th inst with Masonic honors by Bexar Lodge, of which he was a member. Mr. Stidham was a member of the Secession convention of Alabama and voted against the secession ordinance. He also represented Marion County in the Legislature directly after the war. The deceased was much esteemed by his neighbors and the people of the county generally, who join in extending condolence and sympathy to the bereaved family. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept. 19, 1895]
STUCKEY, Joshua, Obituary
Joshua Stuckey who resided near Friendship Church in the vicinity of Detroit died on last Friday. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 3, 1895]
TERRELL, Claira, Obituary
Died: On Sunday morning, July 28, 1895, Claira, eldest daughter of Mr. R. N. Terrell and Mrs. Dora Terrell, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 26 days. It seems hard to part with our little ones, just as they are budding into life, but "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." We heartily sympathize with the bereft parents in their sad bereavement, and commend them to the words of Christ, while upon earth. "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." We know that all who die in their infancy are received into glory and are among the Heavenly Angles. They cannot come back to us, but we can go to them. Let us all so live that in the day of final account we may meet our loved ones who have gone before, high up in Glory, where parting is unknown.
In Memory of Little Claira: Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Terrell. Who Died July 28, 1895 Aged 1 Year 4 Months and Twenty Days 'Mid the sinless little children Who have heard Christ's "Come to Me," Is this lovely little cherub, Blest for ever more to be. Far beyond Death's gloomy valley Resting on His loving breast, Where the wicked cannot enter, And the weary are at rest. It was sad to lose your darling Parents, let me say to thee She is saved from care and sorrow, And from sin is ever free. You will miss the little foot-falls Pattering all about the place, Miss the touch of little fingers, And the winsome, tender grace. Of the baby, God but lent you And hath taken back up there Where she'll dwell amid the angels And I say for you, this prayer. "May you through Christ's mediation Find your sins are all forgiven And that Claira's face will greet you at the golden gates f Heaven. written by Nellie Lana Carnes, Winfield, Ala. August 2, 1895 [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 1 & 8, 1895]
TERRY, Tate, Obituary
From Bear Creek: Tate Terry, the man who fell from a hand car at Spruce Pine, died some ten days ago from the effects of the fall. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec 19, 1895]
THOMPSON, Mrs. Lucretia (nee Allen), Obituary
Mr. Frank Allen, a well-known mechanic and millright of Winfield, Ala. and his daughter, Mrs. Josie Gamble, were in Jasper Saturday. They were returning home from Russellville, where they had been on a sad mission - to attend the burial of Mrs. Lucretia Thompson, the oldest daughter of Mr. Allen, and sister to Mrs. Gamble. - [Jasper Eagle] [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 14, 1895]
TICE, Mrs., Obituary
From Guin: On Wednesday evening, November 27, Mrs. Tice died very suddenly from heart failure at the residence of her son, Thomas Colburn. Mrs. Tice was a consistent member of the Baptist Church and was beloved by all who knew her. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec. 12, 1895]
TIDWELL, Infant, Obituary
From Hackleburg - An infant child of Mr. Bunk Tidwell died on Sunday and was buried at Lower Hackleburg Church on Monday. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept. 12, 1895]
WHITE, W. T., Obituary
W. T. White, formerly of this place, a son of John E. White, one of our best citizens, died at his home in Gurdon, Ark. on October 21. He died very suddenly. He leaves a wife and three children. Mr. WHITE has a clever, high-minded gentleman. He had just finished paying for a home near Gurdon and was in a position to enjoy this life surrounded by his family in his adopted state, but it was the lord's will for him to be taken away, and we weak mortals have no right to question His will. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 31, 1895]
WILLET, A. T., Obituary
From Pikeville June 11,'95: Mr. A. T. Willet died yesterday about 1 o'clock. The immediate cause of his death was cancer of the face. He will be buried today at the old graveyard just south of this place. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), June 13, 1895]
YOUNG, Mrs. John B., Obituary
Mrs. Young, wife of John B. Young, living six miles from this place, died very suddenly on last Tuesday morning, and was buried at the family grave yard on yesterday. Mrs. Young was about 65 years of age and was a consistent member of the Baptist Church. She was an aunt of Mrs. R. W. Cashion of this place and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her sudden demise. [Hamilton News Press, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 21, 1895]