The Marion County News, Obituaries, 1900
Hamilton, Marion County Alabama

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1900 Obituaries from The Marion County News, in Hamilton, Marion County Alabama.

BOSTICK, Mrs. Judge, nee Howell, Obituary

Death entered the home of Judge Bostick, who lives near our town, on last Wednesday and removed his beloved wife to a home beyond the skies. Mrs. Bostick was the daughter of Mr. William Howell and left two little children who will miss a mother's care. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Aug. 23, 1900]

BURLESON, Elmond, Obituary

Elmond Burleson died at the home of his father, Aaron Burleson, about 5 miles from Hamilton on last Thursday evening, and was buried the following day. He was an exemplary young man and leaves a wife and children besides a large circle of relative and friends. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Aug. 23, 1900]

BURLESON, Mrs. Harriet N., Obituary

Died: One of the oldest residents of our county passed away on last Thursday night in the Hackleburg neighborhood when Mrs. Harriet N. Burleson departed this life. She was in her 84th year of age at the time of her death and had a large number of relatives and friends who will mourn her death. She was buried at the Old Burleson Graveyard last Saturday. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), April 26, 1900]

BYRD, John, Obituary

Died: On the 20th of Feb. 1900, death visited the home of Thomas A. Byrd and claimed as its victim the eldest son, John, who was ill only a short while. He was just entering his 21st year. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), March 8, 1900]

CARTER, Wwashington, Obituary

A very unfortunate accident occurred in the Buttahatchee River below the Fulton Bridge on last Sunday. A lot of boys were in swimming and Washington Carter was drowned. He was the one of William Carter, who lives near Barnsville, and was about 16 years of age. The body of the unfortunate boy was found on Monday. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), June 14, 1900]

CLEVELAND, Lillie May, Obituary

Died: Lillie May, the little daughter of our friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cleveland, died on last Sunday night. She was a bright child of three years and a void is left in that household which can now only be a sweet memory. The funeral was preached at the Baptist Church by Rev. R. W. Clark on Monday evening, after which the body was consigned to its last resting place in the town cemetery. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Jan. 4, 1900]

ESTES, Savannah, Obituary

Ur Item: On the morning of the 21st of May, 1900, the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Estes and took from them their beloved daughter, Savannah. Miss Savannah was about 16 years old, a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, and much beloved by all who knew her. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), June 7, 1900]

HARBOR, Mrs. Henry, Obituary

We very much regret to hear of the death of the wife of Henry Harbor, who lives in the Barnsville neighborhood. Mrs. Harbor passed away on Tuesday morning and leaves a husband and several children, besides many other relatives and friends. She was a sister of John W. Owen. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Jan. 4, 1900]

KEY, Mrs. Sambo, Obituary

The colored population had two funerals south of town on Sunday evening and a good number of white people attended the same. The wife of Sambo Key and Tom Terrell both died on Saturday night. Tom was well known about town. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), May 17, 1900]

LOVE, Mrs. Nancy, Obituary

In Memoriam: Mrs. Nancy Jane Love quietly fell asleep on the afternoon of Jan. 7, 1900, at her home near Gaylesville, Ala. She was the daughter of Reuben and Mary J. McKay and was born in Marion County. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Jan. 25, 1900]

MATTHEWS, Walter Houston, Obituary

In Memoriam: Walter Houston Matthews was born in Marion Co., on Feb. 22, 1850, joined the Methodist Church when about 16 years of age, was married Jan. 22, 1869 to Miss Florence Bishop, who together with three daughters and one son, survives him. He was made a Mason on Sept. 27, 1879 at Pikeville and moved membership to Guin Lodge on April 15, 1893. Brother Matthews died on July 12, 1900. Condolence of the lodge is tendered to his sorrow stricken widow and children. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Aug. 23, 1900]

McKINLEY, David, Obituary

Died: David McKinley, who lived in the Woods Creek neighborhood, died of flux on last Saturday evening. He leaves a family to mourn his loss. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), June 28, 1900]

METCALF, Nace, Obituary

Nace Metcalf, a worthy colored man of our town, died on last Wednesday morning and was buried Thursday evening. He had lived for many years on Capt. Hamilton's place and was well liked by all people who knew him. He was buried at Wesley Chapel, south of town. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), May 3, 1900]

METCALF, Sophie, Obituary

Died: An old negro woman named Sophie Metcalf dropped dead at her home south of Hamilton on last Sunday morning. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), July 12, 1900]

MILLICAN, Mrs. Henry, Obituary

Bexar Items: It pains us very much to have to announce the death of Mrs. Henry Millican, which sad event occurred at her home last Friday. Mrs. Millican was a devoted Christian woman and leave a husband and two children besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Feb. 15, 1900]

MITCHELL, Jo, Obituary

Hackleburg Items: Died: Old Uncle Jo Mitchell departed this life on Saturday night. He was 70 years old. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), April 26, 1900]

MITCHELL, Mrs. Rufus, Obituary

Died: Rufus Mitchell's wife died a few days ago, leaving two or three little children. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), April 26, 1900]

MOTTS, Nancy Esabelle, Obituary

Died: Nancy Esabelle Motts was born on Dec. 15, 1875, and died on Feb. 13, 1900, aged 24 years, 7 months, and 28 days. She was the daughter of L. N. Markham and Granddaughter of J. E. Graves. She passed away peacefully at her father's home, one mile South of Guin, Ala., on the 13th day of Feb., 1900. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), March 1, 1900]

OWENS, Mrs. Catherine, Obituary

We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Catherine Owens, mother of John W. Owens, which occurred last Saturday morning. She leaves a large family connections besides many friends. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Jan. 11, 1900]

PARRISH, Mrs., Obituary

Died: Mrs. Parrish of Thorn Hill, who was severely burned some days ago, died on Monday night. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), April 5, 1900]

RAMEY, Mrs. Fannie, Obituary

Died: Mrs. Fannie Ramey, the beloved wife of J. P. Ramey, died at the family residence in our town. She was born in Newberry District, South Carolina on June 5, 1840, and died on June 17, 1900, and was therefore 60 years and 12 days old. She moved to Marion County, Ala. when a child and was married to J. P. Ramey on Nov. 23, 1859. She became a member of the Baptist Church in 1860, her membership being in the Hamilton Church at the time of her death. By her request, she was buried at Concord, near Bexar, on Monday evening. To the near relatives of the deceased lady, we extend our sincere sympathy and more especially to the aged husband who is left in the world to travel alone the road that leads to another and better world. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), June 21, 1900]

STIDHAM, Infant, Obituary

(Hackleburg) - George Stidham's baby died Saturday and was buried at Cedar Tree on Sunday. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Aug. 30, 1900]

STONE, Caroline, Obituary

Bexar Items: Old Aunt Caroline Stone died a few days ago. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), May 17, 1900]

TERRELL, Tom, Obituary

The colored population had two funerals south of town on Sunday evening and a good number of white people attended the same. The wife of Sambo Key and Tom Terrell both died on Saturday night. Tom was well known about town. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), May 17, 1900]

WESLEY, Annie, Obituary

Ur Item: On the morning of the 27th of May, 1900, death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wesley and claimed as its victim their beloved daughter, Annie. Miss Annie was about 15 years of age and has been a member of the Freewill Baptist Church about three years. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), June 7, 1900]

WESTBROOKS, "Uncle Billy", Obituary

Ur Items: Died: We regret to hear of the death of Uncle Billy Westbrooks, which occurred at his home on Pea Ridge a few days ago. He was a devoted Christian and leaves many friends and relatives. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), March 8, 1900]

WINSETT, Jerry, Obituary

Died: Levi Winsett's little son, Jerry died on last Thursday evening and was buried on Friday. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Aug 23, 1900]

WOODS, Infant, Obituary

Our sincere sympathy is extended to Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Woods in the death of their baby, which occurred Tuesday evening. The body was carried to Lamar County for burial. - [The Marion County News, (Hamilton, Ala), Aug 2, 1900]