The Marion Herald, Obituaries, 1889
Hamilton, Marion County Alabama

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1889 Obituaries from the Marion Herald, in Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

ABLES, Riley, Obituary

Mr. Thomas Bromblee shot and instantly killed Mr. Riley Ables in Franklin County near the Marion County line on last Thursday. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 7, 1889]

ALEXANDER, James M., Obituary

Mr. James M. Alexander died at Tuskegee Tuesday morning at the age of 75 years. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), April 18, 1889]

ALLEN, Willie, Obituary

Little Willie, an infant son of Jas. Allen, of Selma, was burned to death last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 24, 1889]

ARNOLD, Ray, Obituary

Mr. Ray Arnold, one of Marion county's most estimable young men died at his father's residence last Saturday. Ray was one of the best and smartest young men of our acquaintance, and if he had an enemy we never hear of it. May his sleeping dust rest in peace. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec. 26, 1889]

BAR, David, Obituary

David Bar, a well-known stock dealer of Nashville, is supposed to have committed suicide at the Exchange Hotel in Montgomery last Saturday night. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), November 21, 1889]

CAMPBELL, Hon. W. H., Obituary

Hon. W. H. Campbell of Somerville, one of the oldest and most honored citizens and lawyers of the state died at his home recently. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), May 30, 1889]

CANTRELL, Mrs. Fielden, Obituary

Mrs. Fielden Cantrell, who resided near Detroit, died last Sunday. She was well and favorably known in this vicinity and has many friends who will regret to learn of her death. She leaves an infant only a few weeks old. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 14, 1889]

CARLTON, E. M., Obituary

E. M. Carlton of Montevallo is dead. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), November 28, 1889]

CLARK, William J., Obituary

On Sunday evening just as the bright orb of day was sinking to rest the spirit of Will J. Clark took its flight to that "bourne from whence no traveler returns." Will was a consistent member of the Baptist church, a kind husband and affectionate father and a true friend. He was a member of the Pikeville Lodge of F. A. M. and will be missed in Marion County as a good and useful citizen. He was born and reared in Marion County within two miles of where he died some 40 years ago. He had grown up in our midst and his kind and sympathetic disposition was known and felt by all with whom he came in contact. As a friend he was true and considerate, as a man there was none more universally respected and loved. Cut down in the prime of manhood he leaves behind him in the midst of those who knew him a memory that is cherished by them. From his heart leaped tender sympathy for his fellow men; charity and compassion always abode in his sympathetic heart. He was possessed of those qualities of soul and mind that tend to draw us near to God and heaven. The cold and icy form is all that is left of as kind gentle and noble a man as God's sun ever shown on. To those whose eyes are dimmed by tears and who have looked on that noble, manly form for the last time on earth, may that God who "tempers' the wind to the shorn lamb comfort and bless them. May He pour the balm of consolation and comfort into their wounded and broken heart. Just as the sun descends at eve. Soon with freshen beams to rise So shall our dear friend receive. Life eternal in the skies. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 22, 1889]

COLLINS, Mrs. J. F., Obituary

Mrs. J. F. COLLINS of Guin died last Monday night. This will be sad news to her many friends and acquaintances. To the bereaved husband and sorrowing relatives we extend our heart-felt sympathy. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept 12, 1889]

DAVIDSON, Arless, Obituary

Mr. James Davidson and wife, of Detroit lost a child, about two years old, last Tuesday, named Arless. She was an unusual birth child for one of her years, and was a great pet with all who knew her. She had been sick quite a while, but now her suffering is over, she is happy. To the bereaved parents we extend our heart-felt sympathy, and trust they may all meet in the "Sweet beyond." [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec 19, 1889]

DOWE, Joe, Obituary

Joe. Dowe was drowned at Elmore last Tuesday. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), June 27, 1889]

FORD, Forest, Obituary

Forest Is Dead - How sad and hollow the above words sound to the loving parents of little Forest Ford, youngest son of J. P. Ford. Only a few days ago he was in the enjoyment of good health; today he lies cold and stiff in the arms of that ruthless monster death. Forest was indeed a bright and promising child he had only lived in this sin polluted world, one year and seven months when he answered the sermon of his savior who said "suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Weep not dear parents for your little jewel, for he has only gone before, you have another treasure laid up in heaven. You have the privilege of going to him. What a happy thought that you will meet him in that world of happiness and bliss, where sickness and panting are no more. Little Forest has suffered his last pain, has felt his last pang of sorrow and anguish and is today "Safe in the arms of Jesus Safe on his gentle breast". [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 15, 1889]

FORD, J. G., Obituary

Mr. J. G. Ford died with consumption on last Tuesday morning. He was a good citizen and his death is regretted by the community. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), June 27, 1889]

FRANKS, Son, Obituary

The 12-year-old son of Mr. J. C. Franks, who lives 3 miles east of this place, died very suddenly on Sunday morning. We could not learn the nature of the disease. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 17, 1889]

FREDERICK, Johnie, Obituary

Uncle Johnie Frederick died at his home near Hackleburg last Sunday. He had lived out his allotted time. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 22, 1889]

GAST, James L., Obituary

At 6 p.m. Sunday January 13th, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Hensler, at the Gast Homestead 11 miles south of Russellville, in the arms of his daughter, without a struggle, the spirit of James L. Gast passed away. He had been suffering for some weeks from the effects of a severe cold, yet his death was sudden, painless and unexpected No one being present but Mr. Hensler and the members of his family. James L. Gast was born in the north of Ireland, county of Cavin, about the year 1807, of poor but respectable parents. His early religious training was of the Episcopal faith. After receiving a common school education, he served an apprenticeship of seven years at the mill wrights trade, thus becoming a through and skilled mechanic. About the year 1830 that he secured passage on board a sailing vessel named the Josephine bound for America, and after an uneventful voyage landed at Castle Garden, New York City, a total stranger without friends or relatives in what doubtless appeared to him a very strange land. Confident of his ability as a mechanic, and being the possessor of an indomitable will, he soon secured work in the Brooklyn navy yard. Afterward, working at his trade in the states of Connecticut, N. J., Pennsylvania and Virginia, he finally drifted into the state of Ohio early in the forties. In the latter state, he plied his vocation until 1845 when his services were secured by the Hon. D. L. Hubbard, then a member of Congress from Alabama, to superintend the rebuilding of what is now known as the Hubbard Old Mill in the southern portion of Lawrence County. After satisfactorily completing the mill at the solicitation of Maj. Hubbard he formed a co-partnership with him for the purpose of erecting a cotton mill on Bear Creek, at the present site of Allen's Factory. While in Ohio he formed the acquaintance of an estimable lady named Margaret McVoy, and early in 1846 he returned to Ohio, married Miss McVoy, after which the happy pair returned to Alabama and moved into the residence now occupied by Mr. J. R. Phillips when Mr. Gast began the erection of the proposed cotton mill. About the time of the completion of the mill, a disagreement took place between the partners when Mr. Gast withdrew from the co-partnership, and in 1848 moved to the place where he has since resided. James L. Gast was a kind and affectionate husband, a loving and indulgent parent, a true friend, a safe and judicious counselor, a thorough mechanic and an honest man. He believed in the infinite goodness of God and all his works; was an ardent lover of nature in all its various forms both animate and inanimate. He loved truth for truth's sake and despised hypocrisy and cant; he was the friend of the oppressed of all nations, abhorred cruelty and looked with compassion and pity upon the unfortunate. He was a close student and comprehensive reader, a lover of poetry and history, and was happy in the society of books and newspapers. He was not hasty in his opinions, but when given they were guided by the torch of reason. He was unwilling to accept anything as an established fact unless demonstrated by the light of a reasonable solution. On Tuesday, Jan. 15th, inst. at 1 p.m. after a eulogistic address, the reading of a chapter in the Bible, and an eloquent and touching prayer by his friend Mr. Harvey Sargent, his body was borne by the hands of his neighbors and friends to the family burying ground and there deposited beside the remains of his wife and three children who had preceded him to the spirit work. And now beneath the storm tossed branches of the stately oak near the trees and shrubbery planted and cultured by his own hand, he sleeps where the balmy southern summer breeze will waft the fragrant perfume of the flowers, which in life he loved so well o'er his tomb, all that is mortal of James L. Gast reposes. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 24, 1889]

GLENN, Dave, Obituary

Dave Glenn Assassinated
On last Monday night Dave Glenn was shot by some parties while asleep at his home north east of this pace just in the edge of Franklin county. The circumstances as near as we can get them are about as follows: He had separated from his wife and there has been correspondence between them with a view to their living tighter, and on Tuesday evening he sent his boy to see her to ascertain if she was going to return home. The boy returned after supper and says that his father was asleep when he reached home and that he lit some pine splinters that he had gotten from a neighbor on his return from seeing his mother, threw them out of the window and lay down on a bed and had just fallen to sleep when he heard the guns fire. He then ran to a neighbors about one half mile from his home and gave the alarm. When the neighbors gathered in Dave was found lying on his bed dead. He was lying on his side and death was evidently instantaneous as the largest part of the load struck him at the base of the skull. The shot used were mixed, large sized buck and squirrel shot. As best as we can learn as to the case, Frank Palmer, a brother-in-law of deceased is charged with the shooting and has been placed in the Belgreen jail. His son will be arrested as we learn that he is supposed to be an accomplice. Who the guilty parties are we know not but say that no death is too good for any man who would kill another as was Dave. If his son is guilty as it is thought by some, he is certainly a boy devoid of conscience. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 29, 1889]

GRAVES, Moses, Obituary

The news is circulating in our town of the murder of M. J. Graves, postmaster at Jewell, Ala., Lamar Co. Rube Burrow the train robber, stepped into the post office and inquired for a package bearing the name of W. W. Cain; on being told it was there, the drew his revolver and shot Graves, killing him instantly. He escaped with the package. Graves leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 1, 1889]

GUIN, Ira, Obituary

Dr. Ira Guin, one of Marion's rising young physicians died at Haleysville last Thursday. He was a kind hearted, noble, generous young man and he will be sadly missed by a host of friends. To the bereaved relatives, we extend our sympathy. Peace to his sleeping dust. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec 5, 1889]

HALL, William R., Obituary

Mr. Wm. R. Hall, one of our oldest and most respected citizens died at his home 4 miles east of this pace last Saturday night. Mr. Hall was a consistent member of the Christian church. He was a kind and devoted father and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He died as he had lived, a conscientious Christian. Peace to his sleeping dust. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), June 20, 1889]

HAMILTON, Ida, Obituary

"Asleep In Jesus" - It is our painful duty to chronicle the death of one of Hamilton's most estimable young ladies - Miss IDA, the daughter of Capt. A. J. and Mrs. M. L. Hamilton, which occurred on Tuesday at noon and whose body was laid to rest in the cemetery at this place in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. The services were conducted by Rev. C. M. RICE; and the attendance was the largest that was ever known at this place, which fact speaks louder than words as to her universal popularity and esteem with all who were acquainted with her. Her pure and spotless soul was too innocent and holy to rest contented in this world of sorrow and owe and has taken its flight home to that clime where only the true in heart can dwell; and is now singing anthems around the throne of God with the countless multitudes who have "washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb." Deceased was born at Pikeville, Dec. 8th, 1871, and was consequently 17 years 4 mos. and 29 days old. She was a consistent member of the Church of Christ, was a dutiful and affectionate daughter and sister, was kind and gentle toward her schoolmates and associates, and the aching void that is caused by her untimely death can never be filled. Ida is dead! How sadly did these words fall upon the ears of our community on last Tuesday. How hard to realize that her bright smiles, laughing eyes and sweet voice have been locked up in its prison cell of clay by that ruthless and cruel monster, death; never more to greet us this side of boundless eternity. Surely death does love a shining mark. Ida is dead! Oh, how the hearts of fond parents and loving brothers and sisters ache at the sound of these cold, cruel words. Why God, in his infinite wisdom, should have taken one so kind, gentle and full of usefulness, while there are thousands who are diseased, illy-formed and to whom death would be a relief, we are unable to understand; but we are told that "God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform." And sure this saying is verified in her death. Ida is dead. No more is her voice to be heard in the songs of praise at church and Sabbath school; no more will her schoolmates be permitted to enjoy her genial companionship. That tongue now lies silent in the old clammy embrace of death. IDA is dead! Oh, how her fond parents mourn her loss. Their bleeding hearts are too full for utterance. Their grief is for themselves and not for her. She is brighter and happier than ever -safe from all evil and awaiting them in her heavenly abode. One so pure, so holy, so consecrated to God, surely cannot be dead, but "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep" From which none ever awake to weep." It should be, and doubtless is a source of great consolation to the grief-stricken parents and relatives to know that Ida was deeply loved and highly esteemed by all who knew her, and to know by her daily walk and conversation that she was a child of God's and has only gone to her reward. To the afflicted family we extend our heart-felt sympathy and say weep not for her she has only gone before she stands on the other side of the river awaiting your arrival. You should not weep for her whom God has taken to himself, but for each other who are left behind. She cannot come to you but you can go to her; and we trust that her dear ones left behind will follow in her footsteps and so live as to be re-united on that great and glorious resurrection day. She has fought the good fight. She has kept the faith and has only gone to wear "the crown of rejoicing." "That crown with peerless glories bright Which shall new luster boast When victories wreaths and monarchs crowns. Shall blend in common dust." [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), May 9, 1889]

HARBIN, Child Of HENRY Henry Harbin, of Barnesville, has a child at the point of death with catarrhal fever. We hope to be able to report it improving in our next. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 11, 1889]

HARRIS, Mr., Obituary

We learn that a man named Harris, who lives in the Pearce's Mill precinct, was fatally injured by the falling of a tree that had lodged. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 7, 1889]

HARRIS, Infant of Thomas, Obituary

We learn that one Thomas Harris children crawled into the fire last Sunday evening, while its mother was at the cow-pen and was so badly burned that it died the next day. The child was only six or eight months old. This will be sad news to Tom, who is confined in the Huntsville jail. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community, in which the Herald joins. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 14, 1889]

HARRIS, Johnson, Obituary

Mr. Johnson Harris died last Wednesday at his home 6 miles west of town. He was one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens. He leaves an affectionate wife and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Peace to his ashes. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec 19, 1889]

HARRISON, Son, Obituary

A little son of Sheriff Harrison of Limestone County was killed by a runaway horse last Tuesday. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), May 2, 1889]

HOLLIS, D. U., Obituary

Mr. D. U. Hollis was stabbed in the region of the heart by Jas. Lenley at Crews last Saturday and was killed almost instantly. Lenly made his escape so our informant says. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), June 13, 1889]

HOWEL, Taylor, Obituary

We learn that Taylor Howel, son of John W. Howel died last week. We are always sorry to learn of the death of any one but more especially of one as young as he who was just budding into manhood and whose hopes are so big. We sympathise with the parents and relation in their bereavement and would say let us all take warning for this and be prepared for we know not the hour we be called. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Dec. 26, 1889]

JOHNSTON, Representative, Obituary

Representative Johnson of Blount County died of diphtheria at this residence in Oneonta Tuesday night. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), March 14, 1889]

JUSTICE, Mrs. Eliza P. (nee Martin), Obituary

"GONE TO REST"
"Come unto me all ye that are weary," once fell from the sacred lips of our Savior, and I will give ye rest." On the quiet, beautiful afternoon of June 1st, 1889, the pure spirit of Mrs. Eliza P. Justice obeyed the summons. Mrs. Justice was a daughter of Dr. M. C. Martin, of Hamilton, Ala. and a grand-daughter of Rev. Floyd Martin, of precious memory. She was born near old Asbury Church Dec. 26th, 1860, in Itawamba Co., Miss. Her mother died when she was but a few hours old, consequently she spent the early years of her life at her grand pa Martin's. She often spoke of him with reverence and devotion. To him she said, she owed her early religious training. Rocked in the cradle of Methodism and educated at the foot-stool of Christianity, it is not strange that she "Remembered her Creator in the days of her youth." When she was just budding into womanhood, she joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South in which she lived a faithful member until her death. At Pikeville, Ala. she was married to Hon. Francis Justice, a talented lawyer from Kentucky, who died Aug. 26, 1883, leaving her with two bright children, Annie a tender infant but a few months old, and Joseph two years older. She then realized the responsibility resting upon her and began to study and teach that she might educate her jewels. While thus engaged, she encountered that insidious disease, consumption, from which she was a great sufferer for almost two years. Through the long weary months she maintained the utmost fortitude. Not a murmur escaped her lips. She often said, "I have the best parents, brothers and sisters in the world.' It is needless to say of one, of a gentle forgiving disposition like hers that she had many friends. She often said "I love all of God's creatures, but I never realized till now that I had so many friends." Beneath her gentle and genial influence sprang up and blossomed, the sweet flowers of love, peace, and piety. The writer had the sad, sweet privilege of talking with her often, during her illness. She said "If it is God's will I want to live to raise my children; but if not I can trust them in His hands." A friend of hers, after talking with her one evening said to me. "She talks perfectly calm about dying. I never heard anything like it. I have read of persons who talked like that but I never saw one before." The night before she died, I was summoned to her bedside. She had just told the family that she had but a brief time to stay. She was suffering intensely, gasping for breath. When I approached the bed and took her hand, she gave me a smile of recognition and whispered, "Jesus is in our midst." Dear little Joe was brought to her, and she said "I must leave you son. Promise me that you will be a good boy." Little Annie then came, with her dark eyes beaming with tears and her little heart bursting with grief, and put her arms around her mother's neck, who imprinted a mother's last kiss upon her sweet lips, and whispered, "Be a good baby.' May the memory of their sainted mother, and her dying admonition, guide the little earth-pilgrims through the gloomy vale of orphanage, and may we all meet our dear friend in the "The Home of the Soul." - A Friend - N. B. - Her funeral was conducted by Bro. Rice, her loved pastor. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), June 6, 1889]

KIRKSY, Mr., Obituary

Mr. Kirksy died last Sunday morning. His death was not unexpected but his friends all felt and knew that the end was near for quite a while before his death. He was a young man just starting out in the prime of life. He was not a member of any church but professed relation a short time before he died and claimed to be at peace with his God. May his soul find rest in that heaven of eternal rest. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), June 20, 1889]

LANNAHAN, Thomas H., Obituary

Thomas H. Lannahan, whose family resides near Guin, committed suicide at Memphis on Feb 25th by taking a dose of morphine. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 7, 1889]

LAPENDIA, George, Obituary

A killing took place at Decatur last Sunday. John Mayhall shot and killed a man by the name of George Lapendia. The deceased ran a lunch house near the Decatur Bank, both white, which is an exception. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), February 14, 1889]

LOVELESS, Infant, Obituary

The infant child of Mr. Dock Loveless died on the 5th of this month. The bereaved parents have our deepest sympathy. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 15, 1889]

LUNDSFORD, Tom, Obituary

Tom Lundsford died at Hackleburg of consumption last week. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 22, 1889]

MASSIE, Mrs., Obituary

Mrs. Massie died in Athens last week aged 95 years. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), March 14, 1889]

MAYES, Mr. George, Obituary

Mr. George Mayes, son of Mr. Arron Mayes, living five miles east of this place died on last Tuesday night of pneumonia. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), February 21, 1889]

McKINLEY, J. H., Obituary

J. H. McKinley, of Demopolis, died of paralysis last Friday. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), March 21, 1889]

MILLER, Mrs. Stephen, Obituary

Mrs. Stephen Miller died at her residence in Newton recently, in the 78th year of her age. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), November 21, 1889]

OWEN, Uriah Berry, Obituary

Another good man has gone to rest. Uriah Berry Owen, was born in Walton Co. Ga. July 31 1816 and died in Marion Co., Alabama Aug. 2nd, 1889. About 1845 he was married to Miss Isabella Catherine Jones of Carol Co. Ga. At the time of his marriage, he lived in Herd Col. Ga. where he remained for thirteen years. In both Herd and Carol counties he and his estimable wife have many friend who will lament his death. He moved from Herd Co. Ga. to Marion County, Alabama where he spent the remainder of his useful life. Brother Owen was a man of remarkable moral courage. He joined the Temperance Reform at St. Cloud, Ga. when it was in its infancy, and was never afterwards know to taste ardent spirits. He provided well for his household, being one of the most successful farmers in our country. About 1867 he joined the M. E. church South, of which his good wife had long been a member. He lived a consistent Christian. As a husband and father, his character was in the highest degree exemplary. As a citizen and neighbor, he was without reproach. Every call of clarity met with a prompt response from him. Sadly will he be missed. The poor, the widow, and the orphan have lost one of their best friends. The writer has known him more than thirty years, and never knew a more hospitable man. His physicians said that he had no disease. The machinery of life run down the wheels stood still. He was conscious of his approaching death and spoke freely of it, giving explicit direction in regard to the management of his business. He said that he had but one regret - leaving his true and faithful wife. He left three sons and three daughters, all of whom have families. May the grace of God sustain and soothe the bereaved wife and children through their bitter trial and bring them all at last to meet him on the bright frontiers of glory! Juliet Frazier. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 22, 1889]

OZBIRN, Henry, Sr., Obituary

Mr. Henry Ozbirn, Sr. who recently returned from Arkansas died three miles east of this place last night. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 11, 1889]

ROBINSON, Spencer, Obituary

A negro named Spencer Robinson was run over and had both legs cut off by a freight train at Guin on last Tuesday. He died in a few hours. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 14, 1889]

RUSSELL, Nelson, Obituary

Nelson Russell was killed at Selma Tuesday by the premature discharge of a cannon. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), May 2, 1889]

SAFFORD, Judge, Obituary

Judge Saffod of Selma died recently. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), March 21, 1889]

SCAIFE, Lewis, Obituary

Ovis Harbuck accidentally killed Lewis Scaife at Hurtsboro. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), November 21, 1889]

SIMPSON, Infant, Obituary

Mr. Simpson of Guin lost an infant last week. This is the first death that has occurred at Guin since it was laid off some two years ago. This death was from some heart affection and could not be attributed to any local cause. This speaks well for our neighbor town. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Sept 5, 1889]

STUCKIE, Joseph, Obituary

Mr. Joseph Stuckie, an old and highly respected citizen died at his home near Detroit on last Friday and was buried at Barnesville on last Sunday. He was a Christian gentleman, and honorable member of the body of Masonry and esteemed and loved by a host of friends and acquaintances. A good man has passed away. Peace to his memory. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Nov. 21, 1889]

SURCE, William, Obituary

William Surce, a skilled mechanic, was found dead on a street in Decatur last Sunday. Whiskey route. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 17, 1889]

TICE, Robert, Obituary

Since we last wrote death has visited our section and fallen upon Robt Tice. Mr. Tice was one of our best citizens and his death was regretted by many. The bereaved companion has our heart felt sympathy in her lonely condition. There will be a Masonic procession and the funeral preached of Robert Tice at New Prospect church on first Sabbath in September, all are invited to attend. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), August 8, 1889]

TUCKER, John, Obituary

Mr. John Tucker died in Perry County last week, aged 93 years. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 24, 1889]

TURNER, Infant, Obituary

It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of the infant of Jackson Turner. To the bereaved parents we extend our sympathy. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), Oct. 17, 1889]

TURNER, Joseph, Obituary

A horrible accident occurred near Friendship on the 23 at Lewis Turners saw Mill. Joseph Turner the father of Mrs. Lewis Turner, was on a visit to his daughter and son-in-law, and on Saturday he was helping the men at the saw mill. While bearing off lumber from the saw a slab he was carrying caught on the rapidly-revolving saw and threw Mr. Turner directly where his head and arm were cut off in an instant. Poor fellow! Hurled into eternity without a moment’s warning. – [Guntersville Democrat] [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), April 4, 1889]

WEAVER, Rev. Frederick, Obituary

"Obituary - Rev. Frederick Weaver, long a subscriber and reader of the Nashville Advocate, was born in South Carolina, Jan 8th, 1808; emigrated with his parents at an early age to Tennessee, where at the tender age of eight years he gave his heart to God; joined the M. E. Church, and received the witness of his adoption into the family of God while all alone in the woods -a circumstance which he often afterward related in the love feast and class-meeting always encouraging the children to seek religion and live for God while young. From Tennessee he moved to Monroe County, Miss. where he was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Young, Oct 29th, 1829. He was licensed to exhort October 2, 1834 by H. Williamson, preacher in charge, the presiding elder being absent. He was licensed as a local preacher by J. W. Holston, at Bethel, Church, Buttahatchie April 30th, 1836; was ordained deacon by Bishop Beverly Waugh at the Alabama Conference Nov. 7th, 1841; was ordained elder by Bishop Robert Paine at New Hope Camp-ground, Monroe Co. Miss, Aug. 13, 1848. He emigrated to Texas in 1870 and settled in Coryell County, where he closed his earthly pilgrimage Dec 7th 1888 after a long life of usefulness, in which he discharged with all his ability the duties of class leader, steward, exhorter, preacher, deacon, and elder, not remembering to have missed attending only two quarterly meetings in forty years -a duty which he always urged upon the members of the Quarterly conference as imperative when health would permit it. Of this aged servant of God I might say much if I had the language to express what I knew, having known him from my infancy almost. He was one to whom I often looked for advice in my little orphan girl days; one from whom I received spiritual instruction, comfort, and consolation pointing me to the great Physician of souls while I was struggling at the altar for salvation. He was counselor to me and my children, instructing, advising, and helping us on with our work in our lonely, desolate, bereaved condition. He was true to the Methodist Church, a firm supporter of her institutions I have seen him suffering all the tortures of that terrible disease, asthma, through the week, and then go on Sunday to preach and warm sinners of their danger and build up the weak and broken hearted. His was a long, eventful life, having his share of the cares and sorrows, its pleasures and joys mixed and mingled all along. He had the joy of living to see all his children religious. One only daughter and three sons, who still survive him, are following on. When the final hour came, he like old Simeon, was ready saying, "All is well, the way is clear, not a cloud is intervening between me and my heavenly home." He leaves the companion of his youth still on the willow banks near the crossing. Weep not, mother; your companion, your children are there, but you shall find them all again in that eternal day. Mary A. Reeves"

I was asked by a friend to have the above obituary published in the Herald, and also requested to say that the wife of Rev. Frederick Weaver died just one month after his death. They have finished their work and gone to receive their reward. From the above statement Bro. Weaver was certainly a true, devoted Christian, and a friend of Methodism. He was identified with the church so much that it is said above that he did not remember to have missed but two quarterly meetings in forty years. What could a few men like him do in this country. C. M. Rice, Hamilton, Ala. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), April 4, 1889]

WIGINTON, Mrs. Sol, Obituary

Mrs. Sol Wiginton died from the effects of measles last Friday in the eastern portion of the county. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 31, 1889]

WRIGHT, Infant, Obituary

Willie Wright of Barnesville lost an infant about 6 months old last week under strange circumstances. The child managed to get a peanut hull and put it in its mouth and swallowed it and died the next day in great agony. [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, Ala.), October 24, 1889]

WYTHE, Judge, Obituary

Judge Wythe of Guntersville died recently, a great and good man has gone. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), July 25, 1889]