The Marion Herald, Obituaries, 1890
Hamilton, Marion County Alabama

1890 Obituaries from the Marion Herald, in Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama.

ADAIR, James, Obituary

Thomas Gunn shot and killed James Adair in Randolph county on last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), April 24, 1890]

BATTLE, Sallie, Obituary

Miss Sallie Battle, of Livingston, aged 16, died from the effects of an overdose of morphine on last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 9, 1890]

COLEMAN, Mrs. Etta, Obituary

Died: - At Hackleburgh on the 4th inst., of pneumonia, Mrs. Etta Coleman, wife of Mr. Doss COLEMAN. The deceased was a sister of Mr. G. B. Mixon of this place.

The grim monster death has again visited our community and taken from us the pure spirit of Mrs. Etta D. Coleman, nee Mixon. The dread summons came on March 4th and Etta was called home. Etta was the daughter of E. A. and Elizabeth Mixon, and was born May 10th, 1872, near Hamilton, and was married at the age of 14 years to W. D. Coleman. She was always obedient to her parents and made their wish her pleasure. She was buried at the old Hackelburgh church, the service being conducted by Rev. J. M. C. Coleman. Etta is dead! Her pure and spotless soul has taken its flight to realms of bliss, where sickness never comes, but all is joy and peace, and is singing anthems with bright angels around the throne of God. She died praying to God and called on her sorrowing friends to pray for her and for themselves. We can meet her no more at church, where she so much loved to go and worship. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church, a dutiful and affectionate daughter, a loving sister and a kind and gentle wife. She called for her little children and had them brought to the bedside and asked her heart broken husband to raise them to follow her home to Heaven. Death has no terror for her; she entered the cold waters of Jordon without feat; they were not chilly to her. How sad to think that one so pure and noble should be taken from us, but we are consoled with the knowledge that "God knows and directs all things for the best." Her sorrowing friends deeply mourn her death but they grieve not as those who have no hope. She is safe in the arms of Jesus, and though she cannot come to us we ma all go to her if we are only faithful to the end. Her last words was for everybody to "meet her in Heaven." She has kept the faith and is now entered upon her reward; she has paid the debt prescribed for all God's children. Let us all strive to meet her. - W. W. OZBIRN. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), March 6 & 20, 1890]

COPELAND, Mrs. S. P., Obituary

Died - MRS. S. P. Copeland, of near Pearce's Mills, on last week of pneumonia. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Jan 9, 1890]

FRAZIER, Infant, Obituary

Died - On yesterday morning, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Frazier, aged about three months. We extend to the bereaved parent our deepest sympathy. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), April 24, 1890]

FRAZIER, Little Angel, Obituary

Obituary: Little ANGEL FRAZIER was born January 7th, 1890 and died April 23rd. She was such a sweet little child, so gentle and mild. She has gone to heaven where all is joy and love. I would say to her bereaved parents, weep not for one so pure as she. When death comes into a household we do not philosophize. We only feel the eyes that are filled with tears, and do not realize that in course of time they see more clearly than those that have never known sorrow. Perhaps the heaviest affliction of life is that of the mother who has lost a child. As the waters roll in on shore with incessant throbs, not only when storms prevail but in calms as well, so it is with a mother's heart bereft of her child. Death always speaks with a voice of instruction and reproof, but when the first death happens in a home it speaks with a voice which scarcely any other form of tribulation can equal. Farewell, little friend, yet not farewell', Where you are now we too may dwell, You are gone from before my face, But for a moments time, a little space, When we come where you have stepped, You will surely wonder why we wept, You will know by a wiser lover ought, That in heaven is all and here is naught. - Annie - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), May 1, 1890]

GILDER, D. J. L., Obituary

D. J. L. Gilder of Eldridge is dead [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), May 8, 1890]

GUIN, Mr. Jere, Obituary

We are pained to chronicle the death of Mr. Jere Guin which said event occurred at his home in Guin on last Monday evening, after a short illness. The deceased had many friends and was well known through the county as an honorable citizen. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of distress. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Jan. 23, 1890]

Tribute of Respect: Mr. Editor - The angel of death has again visited our county and removed one of our best citizens, Mr. Jere Guin, and we beg leave through the columns of the Herald to express our sincere sympathy and to tender to the bereaved family our condolence in their bereavement. The deceased had been a citizen of our county for a number of years, during which time he made many friends by his integrity, honesty and a willingness at all times to lend a helping hand to anyone in want or distress. He was a friend to the poor and ever ready to take part in any measure that looked to the advancement of the county he loves so well. A J. Hamilton, A. J. Stanford, M. C. Martin, W. H. Matthews - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Jan. 30, 1890]

HALL, Johnie, Obituary

Johnie, son of Mr. David hall of near town, while out hunting with his cousin Bud Hall on last Thursday was shot and instantly killed. The killing was purely accidental and again illustrates the truthfulness of the saying that one can't be too careful with a gun. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Jan. 2, 1890]

HALLMARK, Mrs. John, Obituary

Mrs. John Hallmark died at her home eight miles north of Hamilton on last Monday. (Marion Herald, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., Feb. 20, 1890]

HESTER, Son, Obituary

We regret to chronicle the death of the infant son of Mr. Benton Hester which occurred on last Tuesday. - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), April 3, 1890]

HOYT, Mrs., Obituary

Mrs. Hoyt aged 71 years died at Livingston on last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 16, 1890]

JOHN, Joseph R., Obituary

Chancellor Joseph R. John, an aged and highly respected citizen of Selma, and at one time a well known member of the bar, died on last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 23, 1890]

MARTIN, Mrs. Mary Ann (nee WILSON), Obituary

Mrs. Mary Ann Martin (nee Wilson), was born in Monroe County, Miss. June 18, 1840, and married to Henry L. D. Harold Nov. 20, 1860. Mr. Harold died while in the service at Murphresborough, in 1862, leaving her with an infant daughter. She was again married to Dr. M. C. MARTIN Jan. 1, 1865, and died at her home in Hamilton, Ala., February 15, 1890. By her last marriage, she had three children, two daughters and a son, who mourn her loss. Her health has been gradually failing for several years. She had frequent attacks, but, after taking a little medicine and a few days rest, she would recuperate. When the last attack came her husband and friends were anxious about her, but she begged them not be alarmed and plead with them not to give her medicine, and said she only needed a little rest and she would soon be better. When they discovered that she was in an alarming condition, they wrote for her mother "Grandma Wilson" but the letter failed to reach her. Grandma chanced to come on a visit, however, arriving just a few hours before the funeral. She had not even suspected that Mrs. Martin was ill, but met the family with her usual cheerfulness, for grandma is as cheerful as a bird, although now seventy-six years old. What a sad ordeal for her! Mrs. Martin was conscious of her approaching dissolution and expressed herself as being perfectly satisfied in regard to her future. She has long been a consistent member of the M. E. Church - doing what she could in all religious and benevolent enterprises. She was universally beloved and her death will be universally deplored. Many a sick room will miss her comforting, soothing presence. The poor, the afflicted, the sorrowing of every class have sustained a heavy loss in the death of this Christian woman. She was one of the most cheerful women I ever knew - always looking for a "silver lining" to every cloud, and never murmuring at the dispensations of Providence. Few men have such help-meets. Her life was characterized by industry, benevolence, and her devotion to her husband, children, and grand children. She was perfectly self-denying, ever striving to cast sunshine into the lives of others. Her many friends will ever cherish a grateful and loving remembrance of her kindness. Her husband has lost a brave and true wife, her children, a faithful and loving mother and the church a firm friend. In the name of her many friends, the writer tenders to the bereaved ones her deepest sympathy, and trusts that we may all meet her "beyond the river." - A Friend - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Feb. 20, 1890]

MASON, H. M., Obituary

H. M Mason, one of Marion County's old and highly respected citizens died at his home near Bexar on last Saturday of cancer. To the bereaved we extend our sincere sympathy. (Marion Herald, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., Jan. 2, 1890]

MIXON, Elvira, Obituary

We are pained to chronicle the death of Miss Elvira Mixon which occurred at her home in Hackelburgh on last Tuesday morning. We tender the grief stricken family our sincere sympathy. (Marion Herald, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., March 13, 1890]

Elvira Mixon, daughter of E. A. and Elizabeth Mixon, was born July 6th, 1874, and died March 11, 1890. Just budding into womanhood it seems hard that one so young should be taken away. She was not a member of any church, but we have every assurance that she has gone to rest with the just. She was gentle and kind toward all, and a few moments before she died expressed herself as willing to go and said that she felt "all right." She was laid to rest in the old churchyard at this place in the presence of many friends and relatives, the service being conducted by Rev. J. M. Coleman. He spoke in plain terms to the young people present, warning them to turn from sin and prepare for the summons. Elvira is dead. We cannot see her this side of eternity, but we are consoled with the knowledge that we can all go to her if we only live faithful to the end.- W. W. Ozbirn. (Marion Herald, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., March 27, 1890]

NOBLE, B. F., Obituary

B. F. Noble, an old citizen of Montgomery, died recently. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), February 6, 1890]

PARDUE, James, Obituary

James Pardue, a highly respected citizen of Montevallo committed suicide on yesterday by cutting his throat. The only cause given is that he was mentally depressed. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 30, 1890]

RUDOLPH, William, Obituary

William Rudolph a colored miner, was shot and killed by an unknown party at Clanton one night last week. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), January 16, 1890]

SEALS, Children, Obituary

Four Children Drowned - Jim Seals, an emigrant from Double Springs, Ala. attempted to cross Yellow Creek, four miles north of Barnesville last Friday, while the water was very high, and his wagon bed floated off down the rapid current, capsizing and drowning four little children, ranging from two to ten years old. His team, two splendid mules, was also drowned. The children were buried Sunday at Pryor's school house. The family is penniless and the mother is heart-broken - [Corinth (Miss.) Herald] - [Marion Herald, (Hamilton, AL), Feb 27, 1890]

SELF, Mrs. J. W., Obituary

Died: On last week at her home near Pearce's Mills, Mrs. Self, wife of J. W. Self. (Marion Herald, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., Jan. 9, 1890]

WHITMAN, Mrs. Dollie T., Obituary

Mrs. Dollie T. Whitman died at her residence in New Market. [Marion County Herald, (Marion, AL), February 6, 1890]

The Marion Herald, Obituaries, 1890Hamilton, Marion County Alabama