Mrs. Careton
NEWPORT, Feb. 3. – Mrs. Careton, one of the oldest ladies of East Tennessee, died at her home in East Port at an
early hour this morning.
Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (4 Feb. 1893) - transcribed by,
Marla Zwakman
Robert Ford Takes the Life of Horace Ford at His Home in Cocke County.
Shot and Mortally Wounded His Cousin
Newport, Tenn., June 19, 1916
Another killing occurred in Cocke county last Saturday morning, in the southern part of the county, in a section
called Grassy Fork, when Robert Ford shot
and killed his second cousin, Horace Ford.
It was another case of the alienation of a man's wife that brought about the tragedy.
It is said that young Horace Ford has been paying frequent visits to the home of his cousin, Robert, during the
latter's absence. It is said that Robert anticipated one of these visits on Saturday morning and left on a proposed
business trip to Hartford, He returned, however, while his wife was out about the premises, and hid himself in
the loft of the cabin where they lived. Horace soon appeared, carrying a shot gun which he kept in his possession
all the time during his visit. After spending some time in a room of the house, Horace and the woman stepped out
into the yard and instantly Robert came down from his hiding place. After a few words had passed between the two
men, Robert fired the fatal shot that ended the life of his kinsman, and the bullet from the 32 caliber revolver
passing through his head. It is said that Horace was in the attitude of firing his shot gun at Robert when the
latter shot him.
The preliminary hearing of Robert Ford will be had in Justice J. I. Green's court at Hartford Wednesday of this
week.
[The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) June 22, 1916 - submitted
by Frances Cooley]
Dewey Fox Jr., 65, of Newport, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 22, 2001, at the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital.
He was employed by Berkline for 39 years before his retirement. He was also a veteran of the Korean War. His parents,
Dewey and Mamie Heck Fox, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn Griffin Fox, of the home; son, John Fox, of Newport; sisters, Dorothy
Korton, of Cleveland, OH, Mary Nell Hall, of White Pine, Beatrice Taylor, of Morristown, Juanita Tipton, of White
Pine, and Betty Jo Lovell, of Bybee; brothers, Ruble Fox, of Greeneville and Thomas Carroll Fox, of Bybee. Mr.
Fox will also be missed by his granddaughter whom has been raised in the home, Racine Fox; and special person in
his life, Chad Swanger.
Graveside service will be Monday, June 25, 2001, at 10 a.m. at Clay Creek Cemetery with Rev. Gary Miller officiating.
Military Rites will be conducted by Newport DAV Post 102. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6
to 9 p.m., June 24, 2001, at Brown Funeral Home.
Submitted by Kristy Fox
Sons of Rev. Samuel Lotspitch
Killed by lightning, on Saturday 27th ult., near Newport, two little brothers, the sons of Rev. Samuel Lotspitch.
With an elder brother, they had taken shelter, on the River Bank, during a storm, in a hollow Sycamore: and although
the elder brother stood between them, he escaped death while they were killed. Their burial was attended on Sunday,
by an immense concourse of people, and the scene is said to have been one of great solemnity. Their afflicted parents
have great comsolation in the assurance that they rest in peace!
The Whig, (Jonesborough, TN) Wednesday, July 22, 1840; Issue [11]; col
E - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers
Elizabeth (Rankin or Ranlin)
Died in Newport, on Sunday 5th inst. of Hooping-cough, Elizabeth, daughter of W. D. and Elizabeth L. Ran?in. (Rankin
or Ranlin) Elizabeth was a lovely child, esteemed by all that knew her, and the idol of her associates. Her afflicted
parents, have the consolation to know that she is gone from the evils to come. - Consoling reflection!
The Whig, (Jonesborough, TN) Wednesday, July 22, 1840; Issue [11]; col
E - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers
Jesse Reeve
Departed this life, on the 14th ult. at his residence in Cocke County JESSE REEVE in the 73d year of his age, leaving
a numerous circle of friends and relations, to lament thir deprivation of a good neighbor, a kind parent, an indulgent
husband, and a warm friend. Mr. Reeve was born in Prince William County Virginia, and emigrated to Tennessee in
1800;- for the last ten years he has been an upright and worchey member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
died in hope of a sure and blessed immortality.
A history of the life of our esteemed friend Mr. Reeve, we donat not, would afford instruction and comfort to many,
had we the materials; leasure and space to publish a regular narrative. Of such a biography, from the length of
his standing, the general utility of his life, and the excellence of his, character, he was highly deserving.
Of his standing in the Church, the best testimony is, that the offices he sustained, & the deservidly high
compliments paid him by the Ministry, who, collectively and individually, have ever found his house a home and
partaken freely of the hospitalities of his kind dwelling. We speak from a personal knowledge on this subject.
The Whig, (Jonesborough, TN) Friday, August 06, 1841; Issue 12; col E
- transcribed by, Amanda Jowers
Joseph Rutherford, the oldest citizen in Cocke county, died last Monday and was buried
on Tuesday at the family burying grounds. He was in his 86th year having been born in 1811.
Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (16 Feb. 1896) - transcribed by,
Marla Zwakman
