OBITUARIES - Tipton County, TN

Sales, Betty E
Salmons, Minnie
Sanders, "Infant"
Sanders, W. S.
Sappington, Whit
Sasser, Mary Ann Ralph
Schermer, Amy Kelley
Schultz, Henry
Seaton, Jeanette Kelley Graham
Shanks, Lounger
Shelby, B. A.
Shelton, Mary C.
Shelton, Sam
Shepherd, Cora
Shepherd, Preston
Sherrill, Dabney A.
Sherrill, Hattie
Shoaf, "Infant"
Shoaf, Thomas Palmer
Sigman, Jane
Simonton, Carl Mauldin
Simonton, Christopher A.
Simonton, Hugh Thompson
Simonton, Mary McDill
Simpson, Gladys
Simpson, Grace
Simpson, Willie Marvin
Sims, Maud
Slate, Adeline
Small, Nannie
Smith, Adele
Smith, Alexander (Zan)
Smith, A. W.
Smith, Burton L.
Smith, "Child"
Smith, C. W.
Smith, Eba Ruth
Smith, Eddie Pearl
Smith, Eugenia
Smith, Ike A.
Smith, "Infant"
Smith, "Infant"
Smith, Leonard
Smith, Lula Estelle
Smith, Mary
Smith, Mary D.
Smith, Santana Lasha
Smith, Tom
Smith, Wilbur

Somervell, Hunt
Somervell, Pryor Henry
Somerville, Mattie Sue
Stephens, Lona
Stephenson, William E.
Stevens, Joe
Stone, Lizzie
Stotts, Sally
Strain, Thomas
Street, Peter
Strong, Pansy
Sullivan, Elizabeth
Sutton, "Infant"
Sutton, Lucy

SALES, BETTY E. - Mrs. Betty E. Sales died Monday at Hillhaven Nursing Home in Memphis. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church in Atoka, where she was a member, with burial in the church cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home has charge. Mrs. Sales, the widow of Zotis Sales, leaves a son, Ciscero Allen of Munford; a sister, Mrs. Lovie A. Baker of Detroit; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Saturday, June 30, 1990)

SALMONS, MINNIE - (1877 - 03-26-1918) - Mrs. Salmons, wife of Mr. John Salmons, of the Sharon vicinity, died Tuesday night at 9 o'clock, of pneumonia, following an attack of measles, and was buried at Salem at 3 o'clock Wednesday. She is survived by her husband and seven children, the youngest an infant five days old.

2nd Article - Mrs. J. D. Salmons died at her home last Tuesday night, She was a daughter of the late T. L., and Mrs. Mary Faulkner, was born about 39 years ago in Salem community, and lived there all her life. Early in life she made a profession of religion, connecting with the Salem A. R. P. church and since lived a consistent Christian life. About 17 years ago she was happily married to Mr. J. D. Salmons, who with seven children, survives her; also her mother, two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Simonton, of Covington, and Mrs. E. E. Hawkins, near old Charleston, and brother, Mr. John Faulkner, of Memphis, all of whom have the deepest sympathy of their many friends. Mrs. Salmons remains were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in the Salem cemetery, after services in Salem church by Rev. W. C. Kerr, assisted by Rev. I. S. Caldwell.

SANDERS, "Infant" - The four-weeks-old daughter of Mr. J. W. Sanders, who lives on the Tabernacle road, three miles east of the city, died Thursday night at 8:30 o'clock, after a four days' illness, and was buried at Charleston Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Syl Fisher conducting the funeral service.

SANDERS, W. S. - Was born May 7, 1850; died Jan. 5, 1919. Aged 68 years, 7 months and 29 days. He was married in early life, to which union thirteen children were born; four girls and four stalwart boys are left to mourn their loss. He is the grandfather of fifty two children. He was greatly loved and prayed continually for them. He was converted to God and joined the Methodist church in early life, but did not keep the favor and blessings of God continually. There was more to this obit but it is missing. (Newspaper Unknown - Submitted by Susan Krall and Leslie Roane)

SAPPINGTON, WHIT - Mr. Whit Sappington, late of Mississippi, who made his home on Dr. B. H. Cooper's place in the vicinity of Garland, died Friday night of pneumonia, after a week's illness, and was buried at Walnut Grove Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. T. Riley Davis. He was 41 years of age, a member of the Baptist church, and is survived by his wife and five children.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 11, 1918)

SASSER, MARY ANN RALPH - Miss Mary Ann Ralph was born October 5, 1888, and died December 18, 1916. She was married to Mr. J. P. Sasser November 28, 1906. To this happy union were born four children. One died in infancy and three remain: Mary Lucile, Joseph Ralph, and little Robert Harry.

Mrs. Sasser was converted in early childhood and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church South, at Covington. She has been a member of Clopton church since they came to this community to live. She was a loyal, true Christian, and gave evidence of this in her severe suffering.

Mrs. Sasser was a devoted wife and a faithful mother. She loved her home and was willing to make any sacrifice possible for the comfort and welfare of husband and children.

Her going away did not come unexpectedly. She had been failing health for more than a year before the end came. Everything was done that could be, in medical attention, to prolong her life, but here case was hopeless for months. The last three weeks of her illness she was surrounded by father, mother, brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Sasser's mother, Mrs. Mary A. Misenhiemer, has been with her for several months and was a splendid nurse and served as a mother to Mrs. Sasser in her illness. The neighbors and friends remembered Mrs. Sasser very kindly and did what they could for her, but she had to go.

Mr. Sasser wishes to express his appreciation to all who were thoughtful of him in Mrs. Sasser's illness and death. He has the sympathy of his neighbors and friends in his deep sorrow.

Mrs. Sasser left many friends and loved ones to mourn her going away, but we are not doubtful as to where to find her. A good woman has prematurely gone from us, but our loss is her gain. And she shall "see His face". A Friend

SCHERMER, AMY KELLEY - Avon - Mrs. Amy Kelley Schermer, 64, of 4019 Williams Court, a registered nurse employed at Bay View Hospital for the last 15 years, died yesterday morning in Bay View Hospital following a one week illness. Born in Covington, Tenn., she had been a resident of Avon 27 years. She was a member of the V. F. W. Auxiliary Post No. 7035. Surviving are her husband, John Frederick: a son John Kelley., and a daughter, Susan Cecilia., both at home: her mother, Mrs. Laura Ellen Kelley, Tennessee; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sue Knoll, Maryland; Mrs. Frances Turner, and Mrs. Alma Patterson, both of Tennessee: Mrs. Jeanette Graham, Arkansas; four brothers, Bruce, Albert, Billy and Reese Kelley, all of Tennessee. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today in the Burmeister County Line Funeral Home, where services will be tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Irwin of the Avon United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon.

(The Morning Journal - Lorain County Ohio Newspaper - July 27, 1973) (Submitted by Susan Krall and Leslie Roane)

SCHULTZ, HENRY - Mr. Henry Schultz died at his home in the vicinity of Simonton at 12:30 last Sunday afternoon, of malarial hematuria, and was buried in Campground graveyard the day following. His wife and one daughter survive him. (The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 7, 1918)

SEATON, JEANETTE KELLEY GRAHAM - Marion, Ark., - Jeanette Kelley Seaton, 90, passed away Thursday June 3, 2010 at the Willowbend Nursing Home in Marion. She was a member of West Memphis First United Methodist Church in West Memphis, Ark; a member of the Quota Club; member of the Republican Party and she was a Girl Scout Leader, Ms. Seaton is survived by her son, Tom Graham of Marion, Ark; her daughter Julia Graham of Memphis, Tn; her grandchild, Tripp Graham and two great grandchildren, Evyn Graham and Avery Graham. The visitation will be Friday June 4, 2010 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Ark. From 6:00-8:00 P.M. The graveside service will be Saturday June 5, 2010 at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. At 11:00 a.m. with interment following the service. Memorials may be sent to the Marion First United Methodist Church Youth Program: 81 Military Road, Marion, Ark. 72364.

(The Commercial Appeal - June 4, 2010) (Submitted by Susan Krall and Leslie Roane)

SHANKS, LOUNGER - Halls - Lounger Shanks, 79, retired steel mill sandblaster, died of heart failure Sunday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Thomas Funeral Home in Ripley. He leaves two daughters, Beckie Carson and Louise Shanks, both of Milwaukee; a son, Lounger Shanks Jr. of Gates; three sisters, Verlean Perry of Memphis, Ardelia Coleman of Halls and Dorothy Daniel of Peoria, Ill., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

SHELBY, B. A. - Mr. B. A. Shelby died at his home in the 5th district Sunday night, and was buried Tuesday at West Union. He is survived by his wife, but leaves no children.

SHELTON, MARY C. - The funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Shelton, an account of whose death appeared in the Leader of January 24, was held at the family residence on Elm street Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Robert A. Clark, pastor of the First Methodist Church, after which the interment took place in Munford cemetery. The funeral was delayed to await the arrival of her grandson, Mr. Humphrey Keathley, from Waco, Tex., and her son, Mr. R. B. Shelton, who was on a brief sojourn at Miami, Fla.

SHELTON, SAM - Sam Shelton, a well known and respected colored man, died at his home at Rialto, Friday of pneumonia and was buried at Plummer's Grove, Saturday, at 2 o'clock.

SHEPHERD, CORA - Mrs. Cora Shepherd, wife of Mr. John Shepherd, died at her home in the 3rd district Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock after an illness of two weeks and was buried at Smyrna today. She is survived by her husband and five children.

SHEPHERD, PRESTON - Preston Shepherd, colored, aged 19 years, son of July Shepherd, died at his home on Ripley street Sunday morning of typhoid fever. Ham Holsbouser, colored, one of the oldest men in this section, died at his home on the same street the same day.

SHERRILL, DABNEY A. - Mr. Dabney A. Sherrill died at his home, at Brownsville, Monday morning at 6 o'clock. Mr. Sherrill suffered a stroke of apoplexy while in a barber shop Saturday and regained consciousness afterwards. Prior to the attack, however, he had been in a poor state of health for quite a long while. Mr. Sherrill's remains were buried at Tabernacle church, Haywood county, Tuesday morning.

The deceased was a son of the late Hosea Sherrill, of the 8th district of this county, and he was born and the greater part of his life was spent there. He was 57 years of age at the time of his death. His wife, who was Miss Carrie May Taylor, of Brownsville, together with two sons, survives him. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Hall and Mrs. Maggie Wylie, of this county, and Mrs. Kate Kyle, of Trenton. The deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years. He was a man of genial manners and had a great many friends in this county, who will learn of his passing away with feelings of the deepest sorrow.

SHERRILL, HATTIE - BRIGHTON - Mrs. Hattie Sherrill, 81, died Tuesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Tipton CME Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home has charge. Mrs. Sherrill, the widow of Lehmon Sherrill, leaves a daughter, Ms. Charlene Buford of Atoka; two sisters, Ms. Thelma Fayne of Brighton and Ms. Lurlie Mitchell of Covington, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (The Commercial Appeal - Friday, February 22, 1991)

SHOAF, "Infant" - The infant child of Mr. Bass Shoaf, of the Leigh's Chapel neighborhood, died Wednesday night and was buried at Leigh's Chapel this morning at 10 o'clock.

SHOAF, THOMAS PALMER - Thomas Palmer, aged two years and four months, son of Mr. W. E. Shoaf, died at his home in the 15th district, Tuesday, of pneumonia and was buried at Charleston, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Syl Fisher.

SIGMAN, JANE - Mrs. Jane Sigman died at the home of Mr. Sam Farmer at Old Bloomington Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock of cancer, after having been confined to the house for 10 months. She was buried at Clopton Friday morning 11 o'clock, Rev. R. A. Wood conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Sigman was 56 years of age and is survived by one son and two daughters.

SIMONTON, CARL MAULDIN - BRIGHTON - Carl Mauldin Simonton, 76, retired 34-year employee of Kimberly- Clark Co. in Memphis, died Tuesday at Hillhaven Convalescence Center in Memphis. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home in Covington with burial in Morrison Cemetery here. He was a member of Brighton Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. Simonton, the husband of Ardelle Osteen Simonton, also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Camille Simonton Burlison of Burlison; a son, Gregory Carl Simonton of Brighton; three sisters, Ms. Grace Simonton and Mrs. Frances Moore, both of Brighton, and Mrs. Mary Best of Ruston, La.; three brothers, Milton Simonton and John W. Simonton, both of Brighton, and Houston Simonton of Bartlett, Tenn., and four grandchildren.

SIMONTON, CHRISTOPHER A. - Mr. Christopher A. Simonton died at the home of his son, Mr. William Simonton, three miles southwest of Atoka, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. Simonton had been a sufferer of paralysis for several years and had been confined to his bed constantly for several weeks before the end came. The funeral occurred at Salem cemetery at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. R. W. Carson, of Richland, assisted by Revs. J. V. Crurie, of Atoka and I. S. Caldwell, of Salem. The deceased was a son of the late John Simonton, was 60 years of age on March 6, last, was born and reared in the vicinity of old Portersville, and died in the house where he was born. Mr. Simonton is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mattie Purdy, by three sons, Messrs. William, James and Charles B. Simonton, the latter being depot agent of the Illinois Central railroad in this city, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Cody. Our county has lost a most valuable citizen in his passing away. He had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for many years, was held in the highest esteem by his neighbors and all who knew him, and was a man who set an example in his life worthy for others to follow. His bereaved family has the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.

SIMONTON, HUGH THOMPSON - COVINGTON - Hugh Thompson Simonton, 79, retired painting contractor, died Monday at his home. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. He was a member of Covington First Presbyterian Church, a Mason, Navy veteran and a past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Simonton, the husband of Mary Nelson Hunt Simonton, also leaves a daughter, Ms. Mary Hunt Cook of Lucile, Idaho; four sons, Hugh Thompson Simonton Jr., Claud Elmer Simonton, Robert Hunt Simonton and Peter Fyfe Simonton, all of Covington; two sisters, Ms. Margaret Templeton of Brighton and Ms. Sarah York of Lilburn, Ga., and 10 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials be sent to Covington First Presbyterian Church. (The Commercial Appeal - Tuesday, February 5, 1991)

SIMONTON, MARY McDILL - Beloved Woman Dies - On Sunday morning, February 24, 1918, at 8 o'clock, the spirit of Mrs. Mary McDill Simonton winged its flight to the heavenly home prepared for those who love the Father and who have been faithful unto death. Mrs. Simonton was born in Fairfield, S. C., April 1, 1845. She possessed that culture and refinement which is the heritage of those descended from the leaders of the old South, and which is particularly noticeable in many claim South Carolina as the place of their nativity. In 1851 her father, Robert McDill, moved to Portersville, Tenn. She was married in 1867 to Capt. Charles B. Simonton. Capt. and Mrs. Simonton moved to Covington in 1870, purchasing the home in which were spent so many happy years of married life. This home has always been known for its genuine hospitality, for both Capt. and Mrs. Simonton had the rare gift of entertaining gracefully, and Mrs. Simonton's gentleness and exquisite tact never failed to impress the guest. These qualities, combined with appreciation of the lovely things of life, made her home a haven of rest for those who were fortunate enough to be for a time within the circle of her influence. Splendid mentality and a strong, beautiful character made her the center around which all revolved in the home. Kindness to the sick and unfortunate, broad charity, love of justice and right, and sincere devotion to friends endeared her to all with whom she was associated. Of her it may be said, "None knew her but to love, none name her but to praise." The tenderness in her was so pronounced and manifested itself in beautiful expressions, particularly in her sympathy for children, and her intense love of flowers. Shortly before her death she spoke of the time being near when the flowers would bloom, and asked that she be remembered as "among her flowers." The was touchingly referred to by Rev. R. P. Walker, of the the First Presbyterian Church, who in well chosen words, also spoke of her many virtues, great piety and saintly life, and extended comfort and consolation to the deeply bereaved family. After the services at the home, her remains were laid to rest in Munford cemetery. Beautiful flowers, appropriate tributes of love and esteem, sent by devoted friends, covered the grave. In the death of Mrs. Simonton the community has suffered an irreparable loss, but the glory of a pure, beautiful, well-spent life will shed its radiance in the lives of those who have known and loved her, and many will "rise up and call her blessed."

SIMPSON, GLADYS - Gladys, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Simpson, of the Atoka vicinity, died Wednesday night at 10 o'clock. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. I. S. Caldwell. Interment was in Salem cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.

SIMPSON, GRACE - Grace Simpson, daughter of Mr. Doc Simpson, of the 12th district, aged 18 months, died Monday afternoon of congestion and was buried Tuesday at Mt. Lebanon, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Chesly Bowden and Rev. R. L. Bell.

SIMPSON, WILLIE MARVIN - Willie Marvin, aged four years, son of Mr. J. M. Simpson, of the Clopton vicinity, died Friday night of meningitis. The burial occurred at Clopton graveyard at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. R. A. Wood.

SIMS, MAUD - Mrs. Maud Sims, wife of Mr. P. D. Sims, died at her home near Oak Grove Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock of pneumonia and was buried in the Walton graveyard Thursday. The deceased was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist church, was 23 years of age and is survived by her husband and one child.

SLATE, ADELINE - On the 5th inst., Adeline, daughter of Mr. Slate, aged 4 years. (Randolph Recorder, Friday, August 22, 1834)

SMALL, NANNIE - Nannie Small, colored, wife of Joe Small, died at her home in this city Tuesday morning after a week's illness.

SMITH, ADELE - The remains of Mrs. Adele Smith, wife of Mr. E. W. Smith, formerly of this city, whose sad death occurred in the City Hospital, Memphis, Saturday at noon, were brought to Covington on the 6:48 train Saturday afternoon and the funeral took place from the residence of her father, Mr. J. A. Yarbrough, at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robt. A. Clark, pastor of the First Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. M. R. Gibson, pastor of the A. R. P. church, after which the interment took place in Munford cemetery. Mrs. Smith was a native of this city and the greater part of her life was spent here and she was at the time of her death 47 years of age. Besides her father, she leaves a brother, Dr. L. A. Yarbrough, and many friends here who deeply regret her passing away.

SMITH, ALEXANDER (ZAN) - Mr. Alexander (Zan) Smith, an old and well-known citizen of this city, died at the home of his brother, Mr. S. A. Smith, Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock. Mr. Smith had been in very poor health for two years preceding his death, and the end came as a result of complications. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Wauford, assisted by Rev. T. Riley Davis, were held at his brother's home at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, the interment taking place in Munford cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born and reared one and one-half miles west of Covington, and was 65 years and six months old at the time of his death. He is survived by five brothers. Mr. Smith never married. He had many friend in this county who will regret very much to learn of his passing away.

SMITH, A. W. - Hon. A. W. Smith, formerly Judge of Tipton county, died at Covington, on the 21^st ult.

SMITH, BURTON L. - Mr. Burton L. Smith, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of our county, died of flux at his home one mile north of Tabernacle Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, after an illness of two weeks. The funeral services were held at Tabernacle Methodist church at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Syl Fisher, after which the interment took place in the cemetery at Old Charleston. The deceased was born and spent all his long and useful life in Tipton county and was 75 years of age in January last. He is survived by his wife, by two sons, Messrs. Walter and John M. Smith, of this county, and by one daughter, Mrs. E. M. O'Kelly, of Abilene, Tex. He had been a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church for the greater part of his life and was a man of exemplary life and character, respected and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was an ex-Confederate soldier, a member of Company G, Fifty-first Tennessee regiment, entering the service of the Confederacy in 1861, but was severely wounded at the battle of Chickamauga in 1863, which incapacitated him for service thereafter.

SMITH, "Child" - The little two-and-a-half-year-old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, of the 12th district, died Monday. She was buried Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Walton cemetery.

SMITH, C. W. - Mr. C. W. Smith, familiarly known to his intimate friends as "Doc", died at his home in the Liberty neighborhood Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock. Mr. Smith had his leg amputated Tuesday on account of blood poison and died at the time above stated.

Mr. Smith was about 50 years old. He was a member of Liberty Baptist church and a good citizen. The funeral services were held this afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. Riley Davis, and interment was in Munford cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two children. They have the sympathy of many friends in their great sorrow.

Good Citizen Gone - The funeral of Mr. C. W. (Dock) Smith, who died at his home in the Liberty neighborhood Thursday morning, February 22, at 3 o'clock, took place at the home at 10 o'clock Friday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. T. Riley Davis, pastor of Liberty church, assisted by Rev. W. R. Farrow, of Memphis, after which the interment took place in Munford cemetery.

The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughter, four and six years of age, and by five brothers. He was 58 years of age at the time of his passing away. Mr. Smith was for a number of years an efficient deacon of Liberty church and was an excellent citizen, a man who had the universal confidence and high esteem of all who knew him, and his death caused much sincere sorrow among his wide circle of friends.

SMITH, EBA RUTH - Eba Ruth Smith, aged 13 months, daughter of Mr. A. J. Smith, formerly of the Liberty neighborhood, now of Obion, died at that place Saturday afternoon, of pneumonia, after an illness of four weeks. The child's remains were brought here Sunday morning and were taken to the undertaking establishment of R. S. Maley, from which place the funeral services took place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. the burial was in Munford cemetery, and the services were conducted by Rev. T. Riley Davis..

SMITH, EDDIE PEARL - BRIGHTON - Mrs. Eddie Pearle Smith, 88, retired domestic worker, died Tuesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John MB Church in Atoka, where she was a member of the usher and mother boards, with burial in the church cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home of Covington has charge. Mrs. Smith, the widow of John Wesley Smith, leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee Smith Dowell and Mrs. Bessie Mae Smith Wilson, both of Brighton, 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. (The Commercial Appeal - Friday, February 15, 1991)

SMITH, EUGENIA - Eugenia, aged 11 months and 2 days, daughter of Mr. Walter Smith, of the Tabernacle vicinity, died Friday morning at 10 o'clock of whooping cough and pneumonia, after a week's illness. The baby was buried at Charleston graveyard Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Syl Fisher conducting the funeral services.

SMITH, IKE A. - Mr. Ike A. Smith, who made his home at the W. D. Gray old place in the 8th District, died Monday night, after a very brief illness, and was buried at Mt. Carmel at 3 o'clock Monday. Mr. Smith was a member of the Baptist church, and was about 50 years of age.

SMITH, "Infant" - The infant daughter of Mr. Jack Smith, of the Detroit vicinity, died of whooping cough Saturday night and was buried at Elm Gove Sunday.

SMITH, "Infant" - The infant daughter of Mr. Joe Smith, of the Sharon vicinity, aged two weeks, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday, near Gallaway.

SMITH, LEONARD - Mr. Leonard Smith, aged 58 years, died at 10 o'clock Monday morning in Memphis, following an extended illness. His remains were brought to Covington for burial on the 9:20 train Tuesday morning, the bereaved family accompanying the corpse. Mr. Smith is a native of this county and resided here a greater part of his life. Twelve years ago he left Tipton county and moved to Memphis, where he has made his home. He was highly esteemed and a man of splendid character. He connected himself with the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church and had been a consistent member of that denomination. The funeral was held at Mt. Lebanon Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, after which the remains were interred in the church cemetery. Mr. Smith is survived by one daughter and a brother, Mr. George Smith.

SMITH, LULA ESTELLE - Mrs. Lula Estelle Smith, 82, of Rome, Ga., formerly of Covington, retired employee of West Point Pepperell Manufacturing Co., died Saturday at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome. Services were at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Henderson-Frazier Funeral Home in Rome with burial at 4:30 p.m. today in Covington (Tenn.) Memorial Gardens. She was a charter member of Hollywood Baptist Church and was a member of the Quarter Century Club and past worthy matron of Order of the Eastern Star Lindale Chapter No. 265. Mrs. Smith, the widow of Print Smith, leaves a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Molder of Covington.

SMITH, MARY - Miss Mary Smith, daughter of Mr. Dan Smith, died at her home near Bride Sunday morning.

SMITH, MARY D. - Mary D., the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith, died at her father's home Friday night, and was buried at Mt. Carmel Saturday afternoon. The funeral services were held at the residence on Sycamore street Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. D. Jenkins. She had congestion, and was sick only a short time. She was a bright, interesting child of nine months, and the bereaved parents have the sympathy of friends in their great sorrow.

SMITH, SANTANA LASHA - Miss Santana Lasha Smith, newborn daughter of Darryl and Cynthia Smith, died Saturday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton in Covington. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Garden of Everlasting Life Cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home has charge. She leaves a sister, Miss Kurita D. Smith of Covington; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hall and G. H. Smith, all of Covington, and Ms. Jewel Flowers of Mason, and her great- grandparents, Mrs. Annie Lewis of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Smith of Covington. (The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Monday, July 23, 1990)

SMITH, TOM - Tom Smith, colored, one of the oldest persons in the county, who made his home on the Scott place near Rialto, died at 12 o'clock Tuesday and was buried the day following at Plummer's Grove. He was about 90 years of age.

SMITH, WILBUR - Wilbur, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Smith, of this district, died Saturday and was laid to rest Sunday.

SOMERVELL, HUNT - Mr. Hunt Somervell, an old, well-known and highly respected citizen of Mason, died very suddenly of heart failure on Wednesday afternoon, while on his return home from uptown, where he had gone to look after some business matters. Mr. Somervell was a son of the late Col. R. B. Somervell, was born and reared in this county, and was about 65 years of age. He is survived by a brother, Mr. W. A. Somervell, of Jonesboro, Ark., a half brother, Dr. W. T. Somervell, of Washington, D.C., and by his wife and a large family of children. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but he will be buried some time Friday morning.

SOMERVELL, PRYOR HENRY - The news of the sad death of Esq. P. H. Somervell, which occurred at his home in the 9th district in the vicinity of Wilson's Chapel at 9 o'clock Tuesday night was quite a shock to his numerous friends in this city. Esq. Somervell went to Dawson Springs, Ky., August 16, in the hope that his health, which had been somewhat run down, would be improved, but he did not improve as rapidly as he had hoped and a case of pneumonia, the cause of his death, developed after he had been sojourning at the springs for some days. He left Dawson Springs Sunday afternoon, arriving at his home the same night and continued to grow worse until the end came at the hour above stated. The funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Mason, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and the burial occurred at Cedar Hill Cemetery immediately afterwards, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. Troy Beatty, rector of Grace church, Memphis. Esq. Somervell was a son of the late Thomas and Mary Somervell and was born on the place where he breathed his last. He had been a member of the Episcopal church during the greater part of his life and was active in the affairs of his county, having served as one of the magistrates from his district for many years past. He leaves surviving him a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Harris, who is the last surviving member of a family of five daughters and four sons, and who has the sympathy of many friends through out the county in her great bereavement.

SOMERVILLE, MATTIE SUE - Covington - Mattie Somerville, 80, retired farmer, died Wednesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton after a short illness. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Matthew's Baptist Church in Mason, where she was a member, with burial in the church cemetery. Barlow Funeral Home has charge. Mrs. Somerville, the widow of Willie Somerville, leaves five daughters, Freddie Wright, Mildred Wicks and Ernestine Stott, all of Covington, Bertha M. Coleman of Ripley and Marie Degraffreed of Brighton; a son, Wilson Somerville of Pontiac, Mich.; two brothers, Jesse Burrell of Florida and Walter Burrell, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

STEPHENS, LONA - (March 1913 - March 17, 1918) - The little six-year-old daughter of Tom Stephens, colored, died some time during Sunday night. The child was complaining of feeling bad Sunday night at supper. She was sleeping with two older sisters, and when they awoke at 5 o'clock Monday morning they found the child dead. Stephens lives at Atoka.

STEPHENSON, WILLIAM E. - Wm. E. Stephenson, oldest son of Mayor S. E. Stephenson and who has been an invalid for several years, died last Friday about 1 o'clock. He was a very promising and popular boy, and had a fine turn for business, but just as he reached manhood, he was stricken down with a malady that for a long time mystified the physicians and threatened his life. After long suffering and tedious confinement, he recovered, and was able to walk around of old. This lasted but a few weeks, however, when he was again stricken and died. He has been ill altogether about two years, and died before had reached his 22nd anniversary. The remains were buried at Munford cemetery Saturday morning, the funeral conducted by Rev. R. M. King, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. E. K. Bransford, a former pastor, on a visit to his relatives here.

STEVENS, JOE - Mr. Joe Stevens, of the Randolph community, died very suddenly Sunday night. The cause of his death has not been determined by his physician, but it is thought heart failure was the immediate cause. He was 30 years of age and leaves a wife. The interment and funeral were held at the Campground graveyard.

STONE, LIZZIE - The death angel entered the home of Mrs. E. Short Saturday night and took from their home an aged lady, Miss Lizzie Stone. She had been in bad health for a number of weeks. She was seventy-three years old at the time of her death. Her remains were interred in Clopton Cemetery Sunday afternoon. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of many friends. E. W.

STOTTS, SALLY - Mrs. Sally Stotts, after a few days' illness, died Monday and was buried Tuesday in Poplar Grove Cemetery.

STRAIN, THOMAS - Mr. Joe Strain, of Mt. Carmel, received news Tuesday of the death of his brother, Mr. Thomas Strain, at his home in Oklahoma City. Mr. Strain and his wife had recently been on a visit to their former home in the Idaville vicinity and returned to Oklahoma City about a month ago.

STREET, PETER - Mr. Peter Street ended his life by committing suicide at his home one mile southwest of Randolph at an early hour Tuesday morning. Mr. Street, who was about 35 years of age, made his home with his mother, two brothers and a little daughter about eight years of age. He had been confined to his room with pneumonia for about 10 days, and on the morning that he decided to commit the rash deed, he asked his niece who was visiting in the home at the time, to take his little daughter out on the porch and comb her hair. While they were out of the room he secured the gun, place the muzzle to his forehead and fired. The top of his head was practically blown off by the charge, and he was almost instantly killed. As he had been sick for two weeks, it is believed that despondency was the cause of his committing the act. The interment took place at Randolph on Tuesday evening, Rev. Mr. Ward conducting the services. The deceased had been married, but his wife had been dead for six years. He is survived by a little daughter six year years old, one brother and two step-brothers.

STRONG, PANSY - ATOKA - Miss Pansy Strong, 96, retired schoolteacher, died Friday at Covington Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Munford Funeral Home with burial in Salem Cemetery here. She was a member of Atoka Reformed Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Erskine College and Vanderbilt University. Miss Strong leaves a sister, Miss Anne Strong, and 10 nieces and nephews. (The Commercial Appeal - Sunday, February 24, 1991)

SULLIVAN, ELIZABETH - In this town, on the 5th inst., after a painful illness of several months, Mrs. Elizabeth, consort of Mr. Chas. Sullivan, in the 32nd year of her age. By the death of the estimable lady, society is shorn of one of its most exemplary members, and the church of one of its most pious and faithful devotees; and a bereft husband and four small children are left to mourn their greatest earthly loss. During her long and painful suffering, she repined not at what she believed to be the will of heaven; but bore her afflictions with a calmness and resolution at once characteristic of one who had, through life, been preparing for death. And when told by her husband and physician, that hope had vanished, and that she must inevitably die, she appeared not alarmed, but evinced a perfect willingness to meet the great event. She discharged while living the duties of a wife, mother, and friend. Her fortitude in her last moments was the consequence of a life well spent; and illustrates, forcibly, this truth; that "virtue only has majesty in Death". A feeling, animated, and very appropriate sermon was delivered on the occasion; after which her remains were attended to the place of interment by a respectable number of her friends and acquaintances. (Randolph Recorder, Friday, November 21, 1834)

SUTTON, "Infant" - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sutton died Saturday night and was buried Sunday at Indian Creek graveyard.

SUTTON, LUCY - Lucy, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sutton, of the Garland community, died last Sunday, following a short illness. Burial was at Shiloh cemetery Monday, Rev. R. L. Bell conducting the funeral services at the grave.