The Marion Herald, Obituaries, 1888
Hamilton, Marion County Alabama

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1888 Obituaries from the Marion Herald, in Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

BALLARD, Lonie, Obituary

Hackelburg News: - We are sorry to note the death of Miss Lonie Ballard, which occurred on last Wednesday evening. The bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathies. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), Feb. 16, 1888]

BELK, Infant, Obituary

We regret to chronicle the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Belk which occurred on last Friday night. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Aug. 23, 1888]

BRIDGES, James, Obituary

James Bridges was killed at Tuscumbia while attempting to couple cars. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), November 15, 1888]

BROWN, Robert, Obituary

Mr. Robert Brown, who lived six or eight miles north of his place, died on yesterday morning of paralysis. Mr. Brown was one of our oldest and most respected citizens. We trust that his spirit has found rest in that haven where pain and death are felt and feared no more. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), November 15, 1888]

BURROWS, Jim, Obituary

Jim Burrows the Lamar Co. desperado, died in Little Rock jail where he was confined awaiting trial for train robbery on the 8th inst. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), October 11, 1888]

CLARK, Mrs. Angelina, Obituary

Died: About five miles south of Hamilton, on Sunday 8th inst., Mrs. Angelina Clark, after a long and painful illness. She was buried at Young's cemetery on Monday last. We extend to the bereaved husband and motherless children our heartfelt sympathy. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), July 12, 1888]

COX, Harcie, Obituary

Harcie Cox was drowned by the upsetting of a canoe in Paint Rock River recently. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), December 6, 1888]

DANFORTH, Robert, Obituary

Robert Danforth, living four miles from La Fayette was found murdered and buried a foot deep in the edge of an old field near his home. A negro is suspected and has been missing since the day after the murdered man was last seen. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), December 13, 1888]

DAVIS, Jerry, Obituary

Jerry Davis was shot and killed by a Mr. Culver on Bull Mountain Creek, on Monday morning last. It is a very unfortunate affair. Mr. Culver had never seen Davis until he killed him. Davis was trapping for beaver and was down under the bank attending to his traps and Culver took him to be a beaver and shot him through the head killing him instantly. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), December 6, 1888]

DAY, Judge David, Obituary

Judge David Day, a distinguished Republican, died at his home in Hartselle on 10th inst. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 26, 1888]

DUKE, Sebe, Obituary

Mr. Sebe Duke of Rye's precinct died on last Monday of strangulated hernia, caused by lifting a bale of cotton. An honored citizen is gone. Peace to his sleeping dust. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), December 6, 1888]

DUNCAN, Rev. George M. G., Obituary

We regret to chronicle the untimely death of Rev. G. M. G. Duncan, which occurred on the 7th inst, after a brief but painful illness. Mr. Duncan served as pastor of this circuit for three years next preceding this year and was universally appreciated by the members of his flock as well as by all who knew him. His labor was well rewarded during his pastorate here. He leaves many friends on this circuit to mourn his sad demise. Nothing could have been more unexpected than the death of Bro. DUNCAN. He was the picture of health, in the prime of manhood, and bid fair to a long life of usefulness. Truly: "Death rides on every passing breeze, And lurks in every flower." His family has lost a kind husband and father, his intimate associates a warm friend, the state a good citizen, the church a faithful laborer, and Christianity a noble exemplar. May we all solve that we may merit that highest of all encomiums that may safely be pronounced over his bier, "He walked up-right, in the sight of the Lord." We tender our sincere sympathies to his bereaved family, whose hearts are sorely bruised over this severe affliction. May they look away from the cold consolation of a sordid world, and catch the sweet, sweet echoes of "I love thee. I love thee, Pass under the rod." - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), September 13, 1888]

DUNCAN, Mrs. Mary, Obituary

Mrs. Mary Duncan, Nee Martin, widow of the late Rev. George Duncan, who died so suddenly at Moulton a few weeks ago, is in town and will, we learn, make her home with her father, Dr. M. C. Martin. Mrs. Duncan was raised in Marion County at Pikeville and has many friends there who welcome her to our town, and who sympathize deeply with her in the irreparable loss of her husband. May the God who has promised to extend his protecting care over all His children, ever watch her and her fatherless little ones, and give her grace and strength to bear up under the sad bereavement which has so suddenly fallen upon her, and to raise her children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and when time shall cease to be may there be a happy reunion of that family in heaven without the loss of a single one. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Sept. 27, 1888]

EDMONDS, William, Obituary

William Edmonds, nephew of W. T. Callahan of the Eutaw Mirror, was run over and killed by a train at Blocton on last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), April 5, 1888]

GARLAND, E. W., Obituary

E. W. Garland, a saloon keeper at Scottsboro, was killed by Walter Jordan on last Monday. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), December 27, 1888]

HAMILL, Hon. C. F., Obituary

Hon. C. F. Hamill, formerly senator from Blount County died in Birmingham on last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), February 16, 1888]

HART, Stephen, Obituary

Stephen Hart died in Henry County a few days ago, aged over 100 years. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), November 15, 1888]

HAZELWOOD, Albert, Obituary

Albert Hazelwood was accidentally shot and killed at Town Creek by a friend on Monday night. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), December 27, 1888]

HOPPER, J. W., Obituary

J. W. Hopper, a section foreman on the L. and N. railroad, was run over by a construction train about thirty miles north of Montgomery on the 16th inst, and instantly killed. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 21, 1888]

JACKSON, Willie, Obituary

Calera, April 15 - This afternoon while the special train with Colonel Harahan, the general manger of the L. & N. accompanied by the Alabama railroad commissioners and your correspondent, who are on a tour of inspection over the L. & N. system was within a few miles of Wetumpka, the engineer saw a short distance, ahead, something lying of the track between the ties. He blew his whistle and endeavored to stop the train, but unfortunately he was too close, and could not stop the train until it had passed the object, which proved to be a negro boy, named Willie Jackson, about seven years old., who was asleep on the track right opposite the house where his people live. He was almost instantly killed. Nevertheless, Col. Harahan promptly sent a physician, but it was too late. This unavoidable accident has case a gloom over the whole party.- [Mont Dispatch] [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), May 3, 1888]

JOHNSON, Hon. William E., Obituary

Hon. William E. Johnson, member of the Legislature from Chilton county, died at his home in Clanton recently. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), April 5, 1888]

LAMBERT, William, Obituary

Haley's, Ala. June 26, 1888 - Mr. William Lambert died last week and was buried at Crooked Creek Church on Sunday afternoon. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 28, 1888]

MALONE, Hon. John N., Obituary

Hon. John N. Malone died in Athens October 3rd. In his death Athens lost one of her best citizens. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), October 25, 1888]

McGEE, J. H., Obituary

J. H. McGee, one of the most popular officers on the Birmingham police force, was found dead on the top of Red Mountain recently. An inquest was held, and the coroner's jury reported his death to have been caused from a pistol shot fired by himself. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 21, 1888]

McWILLIAMS, Sam, Obituary

The Talladega Home has the following which deserves a careful ready by every Republican in the land:

"Sam McWilliams, one of the best colored men we ever knew, died at his residence near this city last Sunday. He was about thirty-five years of age, and everybody white and black was his friend and especially did the children claim him as their friend, for many a ride did he give them on this drag and haul their bundles when he was going their way. We will miss Sam, and are sorrowful over his death. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), August 16, 1888]

NOBLE, Samuel, Obituary

Hon. Samuel Noble, one of the founders of Anniston and a great friend to Alabama industries, died at his home in the above named city on 13th inst. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), August 16, 1888]

O'DONNELL, Jas., Obituary

Mrs. Jas. O’Donnell, one of the foremen of the Cole Furnaces, fell out of a second story window of his residence in Tuscumbia one night last week and broke his neck, causing instant death. He was an industrious hard working man and greatly respected in the community and a member of the Sheffield lodge Knights of Pythyias. He was buried by this organization with all the honors of their unusually beautiful and impressive burial service. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 14, 1888]

PETERS, Judge Thomas M, Obituary

Judge Thomas M. Peters of Moulton, died on the 14th inst. aged about 77 years. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 21, 1888]

PONDER, Miss Mary, Obituary

A Young Lady's Spotless Soul Takes Its Flight - Miss Mary Ponder died yesterday morning. She has been sick several days, and said from the beginning that her soul would soon take a flight to immortal fields of brightness. Several days ago, Miss Mary called the sad family to her bedside and told them all that she was going to die, that she was willing to leave this world, although she loved her people. She made several requests as to the course which different members of the family should take and told them that on Wednesday night she would bid a farewell to earthly things. She did not die Wednesday night, but Thursday she was much better. The family took new hope, but the young lady yet said that her life on this earth would be ended Sunday, today. Friday she was taken more seriously ill and constantly grew until yesterday morning, when she passed peacefully away at her father's home, 2512 Second Avenue. The deceased had many friends in this city and all over Alabama, who will shed tears over her untimely death - [Herald] The subject of the above was a young lady just budding into womanhood. She was a native of Lawrence County and a niece of D. C. and Jourd White, of the Moulton Advertiser. She follows a mother that preceded her only a few months to the "borun from whence no traveler ever returns. She was known to the writer almost from her infancy, and we can truthfully say that she was one of nature's noblest women. Her generous impulses, her amiable disposition, her purity of character, and her modest, unassuming manner made her a favorite wherever she was known. All who knew her will revere her memory and mourn her untimely death. To the grief-stricken parent and family we extend our heart-felt sympathy. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), October 25, 1888]

SCAREY, Oscar, Obituary

Oscar Scarey was accidentally killed by this friend Webb Perder, in a friendly tussle over a pistol at Greenville recently. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 21, 1888]

SCHIMMERSON, Mrs., Obituary

Mrs. Schimmerson, a lady residing near Selma was burned to a crisp on last week by overturning a lamp, which exploded immediately. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 14, 1888]

SOUTHERN, Laban, Obituary

Tribute of Respect: We are called upon to chronicle the death of our beloved brother, Laban Southern. Brother Southern was born March 1st, 1851, joined the Christian Church at Thorn Hill Sept. 5th, 1875, was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd, a widow, June 26, 1877, was raised to the sublime degree of M. M. in 1880, and departed this life July 27th, 1888. Brother Southern was a faithful Christian, an earnest mason, a loving husband and a kind father. Was ever ready to help the needy, to visit the sick and bestow acts of charity. Was striving to educate his children and raise them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. In the death of Brother Southern we sustain a great loss but are confident that our loss is his eternal gain. We extend our heart-felt sympathy to his devoted wife and children, five of whom survived him, but the youngest has passed over the river since his death. We hope to meet our brother in the Celestial Lodge above where parting will be no more. J. R. Phillips. By order of Pleasant Hill Lodge, No. 321 - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Nov. 29, 1888]

TAYLOR, J. J., Obituary

J. J. Taylor was killed at Gadsden by his nephew Arch Craze. The murderer is still at large. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), December 27, 1888]

TAYLOR, Louis, Obituary

Louis Taylor, the fireman who w s injured in the late wreck on the A. O. S. road near Tuscaloosa, died on the 12th inst. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 21, 1888]

TUCKER, William, Obituary

William Tucker, a farmer residing near Riverside on the Georgia Pacific R. R. was struck and instantly killed by lightning on 6th inst. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), July 12, 1888]

TYRE, Daughter, Obituary

W. E. Tyre of Hackleburg lost a 12-year old daughter on the 15th instant. She was playing around a brush-heap that was turning and got so near the blaze that her clothing caught and before assistance reached her she was so badly burned that she died in a few hours. The family has the sympathy of their best of friends in their bereavement. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), December 27, 1888]

WEATHERLY, Infant, Obituary

We regret very much to chronicle the death of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Weatherly which occurred on last Tuesday night. To the bereaved parents we extend our heart-felt sympathy. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), October 11, 1888]

WHITE, Sallie Lee, Obituary

Died - Sallie Lee, infant daughter of W. R. and Alice White died at this place on the 3rd inst after a brief illness of congestion of the stomach. To the heartbroken parent we extend our heart felt sympathy, and would point them to that God who has taken their treasurer, and in whose arms it is now securely resting for consolation. May He, who has so sorely afflicted them, pour balm into their broken hearts, and lead them in the way he would have them go, and in the great beyond unite the broken chain. Sallie Lee was about six months old, and her little spirit which was too bright, too pure and too holy for this sin polluted world, has returned to its giver. "She took the cup of life to sip But bitter 'twas to drain She meekly put it to her lip Then went to sleep again."

Sallie Lee, the infant daughter of W. R. White was buried on last Friday at this place. Dr. M. H. Key conducted the burial services. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Oct. 4 & 11, 1888]

WILLIAMS, W. D., Obituary

W. D. Williams was shot and killed near Oakville, in Lawrence County recently. The object was robbery. No clue to the murderer. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), December 13, 1888]