The Marion Herald, Obituaries, 1887
Hamilton, Marion County Alabama

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1887 Obituaries from the Marion Herald, in Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

BANNISTER, Tom, Obituary

Murdered: - One Man Killed and Another Desperately Wounded - - Our town was startled on last Saturday night 10t inst, by the news being brought in that Mr. Robert Terrell and Mr. Tom Bannister, two Marion County men, had been waylaid and shot just over the line in Franklin County. It appears that Terrell and Bannister were on hunt of the man - for whom a reward is offered and who was thought to be hiding in the neighborhood. - The men had completed their search and were on their way back to his county when night coming on they halted at the house of one Mr. Johnson, living between Little and Big Bear Creeks in Franklin Co and secured lodging for the night. In a short time it was discovered that the bridles of their horses had been cut and the animals gone. Both men at once set out to look for the horses. After following them to Bear Creek, a distance of 3 or 4 miles, it being dark they decided to return to Mr. Johnson' and wait till morning and then renew their search. They did so, and early the next morning, Saturday, they set out in the same direction they had traveled the night before. They had proceeded only about half mile from the house when they were fired on by parties concealed in the thick woods near the road. Both men dropped instantly. Bannister being shot in the head with two buckshot and Terrell in the left side just about the hip joint, the bullet ranging throng lodged near the right kidney. The latter was shot with a rifle and some hopes are entertained for his recovery. The man Bannister lived only a few minutes but during those few moments says Mr. Terrell, he begged piteously for water but his friend lying near by was unable to move himself or in any way administer to his wants. - Mr. Johnson, on hearing the report of the guns, started after them and came up to where they were lying. The news was spread and before long enough men had assembled to convey the dead man and Mr. Terrell to the house of Mr. Johnson, where they stopped the night before, which they did and immediately sent for a physician to care for the wounded man. Both men are well known in the county and respected as clever, law-abiding citizens. It is thought they were killed by Franklin co. "moonshiners' who mistook them for men trying to locate stills. Both men have families - Bannister Leaving a wife and three fatherless children to mourn his death. His remains were brought home for burial on last Monday. Mr. Terrell remains at the house where he was taken soon after the shooting. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Dec. 15, 1887]

BREWER, Mrs. Riley, Obituary

Died: On the 22nd, near Hackleburg of measles, Mrs. ____ Brewer, wife of Mr. Riley Brewer. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), April 26, 1887]

BROWN, John Allen, Obituary

Died near Detroit, Alabama the 13th inst. Mr. John Allen Brown. We extend to the bereaved family our sympathies. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Dec. 15, 1887]

CARTER, Child of Gib, Obituary

Died - Near Barnesville on last Sunday, one of Mr. Gib Carter's children. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), August 4, 1887]

CARTER, J. P., Obituary

J. P. Carter of Pike County was killed by lightning on the 1st inst. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 23, 1887]

CUMMINS, Silas, Obituary

Silas Cummins, an old citizen living near Moulton in Lawrence County was murdered at Hubbard’s mill last week by his son-in-law. They had a difficulty some time since, but everyone thought the matter was settled until they met at the mill last week when the son-in-law whose name is Mann, without a word walked up behind Cummins and crushed his head with a large stone. The murderer is still at large. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), September 1, 1887]

DUNKIN (DUNCAN), Child, Obituary

We are sorry to announce the death of one of Rev. G. M. G. Dunkin's children on last week. The bereaved parents have our heartfelt sympathy. (Marion Herald, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., May 26, 1887]

GREEN, Child, Obituary

Hackelburg, Ala., Oct. 23, 1887 - Mrs. Margret Green's child died on last night, aged about one year. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), October 27, 1887]

HOPE, Mark, Obituary

Mr. Mark Hope, of Gadsden, cut his foot with an ----- and died from blood poison in a few days afterwards. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), July 14, 1887]

JACKSON, Daughters, Obituary

Hackelburg, Ala. Nov. 12, 1887 - TWO of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jackson's daughters have died within the past ten days. We extend to the bereaved our heartfelt sympathy. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Nov. 17, 1887]

KEENUM, Mrs. Sarah, Obituary

Hackleburg - July 30th 1887 - Mrs. Sarah Keenum of near Allhill died on last Sunday night after a long protracted illness. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), August 4, 1887]

KENEDY, Mrs. Ellen, Obituary

Hackelburg News, Oct 15th - Mrs. Ellen Kenedy died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. J. T. Mitchell on yesterday morning after a long and painful illness. The bereaved have our heartfelt sympathy. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), October 20, 1887]

MAYS, Daughter, Obituary

Died: Near Hall's Mills on the 22nd inst., Miss _____ Mays, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mays. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), April 26, 1887]

MILLS, Henry, Obituary

We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Henry Mills, who died at his home about five miles from Detroit, on last Sunday morning after an illness of several days. Mr. Mills was a good citizen of our county; leaves a wife and children to mourn his death; all of whom have the sympathy of this entire community. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), August 11, 1887]

MORGAN, Emmie, Obituary

Killed His Little Cousin: On 31st inst, a sad accident happened near Allen's Factory in this county which spread a gloom over the entire community. Obe Morgan, a thoughtless youth of fifteen, while handling a rifle which he supposed unloaded, playfully presented it at his little cousin Emmie Morgan, who was lying on a bed sick. The gun went off, shooting her in the eye, causing death in a short time. Obe Morgan is the son of Mr. H. Morgan, who is well known in the county. The little girl was his niece; about eleven years old and had no parents living. The distressed family have the sympathy of the entire community. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), September 8, 1887]

MORROW, Mr. D. C., Obituary

Died: Near Hall's Mill, Marion County, Ala. on Nov. 27th 1887 of diphtheria, Mr. D. C. Morrow aged about 70 years. Mr. Morrow was a good honest, honorable citizen, respected by all who knew him. Peace to his memory. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), December 1, 1887]

POPE, Mrs. Elisa, Obituary

We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Elisa Pope, which sad event took place about four miles south of town on last Sunday morning. The bereaved family have our hearty condolence. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), August 25, 1887]

ROBINSON, Thom Ellis, Obituary

Mr. Thom Ellis Robinson of near Bexar, this county, was killed by lightning together with his horse while on his way to the picnic grounds at Smyrna Church on last Saturday. A heavy cloud coming up he dismounted, taking the saddle from off his horse and going under a tree on the roadside for shelter. The lighting stuck the trunk of the tree just above his head shivering it to atoms and instantly killing both man and horse. Mr. Robinson was a good citizen of the county and his sudden death is mourned by his friends some of whom he had just parted with in the vigor of manhood a few hours before. He leaves a wife and several children, all of whom have the sympathy of this entire community. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), July 28, 1887]

STEADHAM, Rev. J. B., Obituary

Rev. J. B. Steadham died at his home near Russellville Franklin County on 8th inst. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), October 20, 1887]

STIDHAM, Mrs. Pollie, Obituary

Died: Near Bexar in this county on last Wednesday night of the 30th ult. Mrs. Pollie Stidham, wife of Winston Stidham, Esq. She was buried at New Bethel Church on last Friday. The bereaved husband and the large number of friends and relatives of the deceased have our hearty condolence in this sad bereavement. She Is Now Buried Beside Her Husband In Shottsville Cemetery. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), April 5, 1887]

STONE, Mrs. Tilda, Obituary

In the Bull Mountain neighborhood, this county, on last Wednesday, the 30th ult., Mrs. Tilda Stone, aged about 97 years. Buried at Bethlehem Church on last Thursday. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), April 5, 1887]

TURNER, George, Obituary

Died - At his home about two miles south of town on last Friday of flux - Mr. George Turner. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), July 28, 1887]

WILLIAMS, Balus, Obituary

Balus Williams, a resident of Marion County, was shot and instantly killed by a party of U. S. Deputy Marshals near Belgreen on 14th inst. Deputy Marshal John Barrett had a warrant for the arrest of Williams and met him in Belgreen, but thought best to let him get out of town when the drop could be had on him and he would give up without making any resistance. So after Williams left town Barrett summoned Will Dobbs and Richard Cleere and the three men started in pursuit. He was overtaken about two miles south of Belgreen. Mr. Cleere had, by going through a rear way, gained the front of Williams while Barret and Dobbs at the same time advanced from the rear. Williams had his gun with him, a double barrel, and when ordered by Cleere to hold up his hands, instead of doing so raised his gun and endeavored to shoot Cleere, but the weapon snapped at this juncture he received a couple of loads in the head and back, Dobbs having fired both barrels of his gun. Cleere then fired and Williams fell dead. The affair is a very sad one and one much to be regretted. After a thorough investigation by the Coroner's jury the men were acquitted of all blame and discharged. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), September 22, 1887]

WRIGHT, Mrs. Willis, Obituary

Died - Near Barnesville, this county, on last Tuesday night, Mrs. Willis Wright. The bereaved husband and three motherless children all have our hearty condolence. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), September 15, 1887]

YEALDEN, Son, Obituary

Hackelburg, Ala. August 27th, 1887 - We are sorry to announce the death of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Yealden's little son on last Tuesday night. The bereaved have our heartfelt sympathy. (Marion Herald, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., September 1, 1887]