Rutherford Register Obituaries

The following article appeared in the RUTHERFORD REGISTER (Publisher and Editor--H. W. Williams) on Friday, January 11, 1907:

E. T. KING DIES SUDDENLY
"The town and community were saddened last Saturday when the news of the
sudden death of Mr. E. T. KING reached them from his home in West
Rutherford. Mr. KING, who had been in feeble health for some time, was
sitting in his chair when the summons came and fell forward dead without a
struggle or word. He would in a short time have been 65 years of age. He
was an ex-Confederate soldier and carried through life a badly wounded
shoulder. He was a successful farmer and leaves considerable property as a
result of his labors. Several years ago he retired from active work, built
a nice home here and moved to the city. A wife and one son, A. L. KING, of
this city survive him. He was a Mason and was interred at Bells Chapel
Sunday by the order after funeral services by Rev. W. A. BOON."

In the issue dated Friday, January 18, 1907 of the RUTHERFORD REGISTER, this follow-up article appeared:

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
"To the Officers and Members of BONE LODGE, No. 252, F. & A. M.
We, your committee appointed to draft resolutions upon the death of Brother
E. T. KING, beg leave to submit the following report:
EDWIN THOMAS KING was born February 19, 1842 and died January 5, 1907. A wife and one son survive him. Brother KING was made a Master Mason July 12, 1865 by Bone Lodge, in which he remained a loyal member to the end of his life. He was twice married, in which relations he proved a kind and devoted husband; was a Confederate soldier in the late Rebellion where he proved a brave soldier, and from a bullet wound received at the battle of Peach Tree Creek he carried a mangled arm to the grave, which he bore uncomplainingly.

Brother KING professed religion several years ago and in the spring of
1904, connected himself with the Bells Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, in which he remained a consistent member until his death.
Be it therefore resolved--That this lodge, in the death of Bro. KING, has
lost a true and noble member, his wife and son a kind and devoted husband
and father, the community in which he lived, an honorable and appreciated
citizen.

Resolved further that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this
lodge, and that a copy be furnished the family and one to the RUTHERFORD
REGISTER for publication. Signed: W.T.H. THORN, C. B. NEIL, E. P. SMITH, Committee"

(In parenthesis is the correct information)
RUTHERFORD REGISTER--February 26, 1909

MRS. S. M. FLOWERS (This should be Mrs. Z. M. Flowers)
The subject of this article was born in Maury County, Tennessee, December
19, 1823 (should be 1822). She was married to Elder MIKE FLOWERS December 28, 1841; died February 17, 1909, aged 86 years, 1 month and 38 days (should be 28 days). She professed religion in September, 1838, and joined the C. P. Church, in which she lived for a number of years and then joined the Baptist church at Old Bethlehem and was baptized by her husband. She was a worthy and consistent member of said church until her death, which occurred in the home of her son-in-law, H. M. WILKES, with whom she lived from the death of her husband, which occurred about twenty-five years ago February 10, 1883). She was the mother of six children, four of whom survive her. In addition to her four living children she has nineteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. In keeping with a request made by her some time prior to her death, and frequently repeated, her funeral was preached by Elder M. H. HUGHS, of Trezevant. A large number of her neighbors and friends attended the solemn but interesting services, after which her body was laid to rest by the side of her sainted husband; (Flowers Chapel Cemetery) there to sleep till Jesus awake and call them up to stand before Him in robes of bright glory.
M. H. HUGHS

This Obituary appeared in the issue dated Friday, April 26, 1907. No
explanation as to why it was published so long after the death of JOE KING.

OBITUARY
On the 7th day of July, 1906, God in His all wise providence saw fit to
call from this world the spirit of brother JOE KING. Brother KING was born
April 11th 1870. He was united to Miss CORA SKELTON in wedlock on the 5th
day of August, 1893. Brother KING professed faith in Christ August 1890
and united with the Baptist church at Bethlehem. Brother KING was a noble
type of Christian manhood, a loving husband and a kind father, and always
ready to do what he could to relieve the distressed. He took special
interest in all kinds of church work.
Therefore, Be it Resolved, 1st, That we, as christians, endeavor to
imitate the pure christian life of Brother KING. 2nd, That we extend our
sympathies to his widow and orphan children. Third, that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the Baptist Banner and The Rutherford Register for
publication.
W. J. SLOAN
H. A. MONTGOMERY
J. M. POPE
Committee

RUTHERFORD REGISTER--Friday, May 24, 1907

BOYETT'S ACADEMY Community News--"MRS. PEARL BRYANT died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. NORMAN, last Thursday. Her remains were interred at BELLS CHAPEL, Friday."

YORKVILLE NOTES--"DAVID, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. GARDNER GILL, of HOOTEN, died at his home, Sunday evening, of pneumonia. The interment took place here, Monday morning."

RUTHERFORD REGISTER--Friday August 2, 1907

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Whereas it has pleased God in His wise providence to take from our midst
our beloved brother and co-worker, R. Q. SCOTT, and whereas he was a
consistent member of the church and a member of our Board of Directors, and whereas we realize in the loss of this brother we have lost an inestimable friend and devout Christian, and although gone, we believe His influence will be felt in the community for years to come for the betterment of mankind.
Therefore be it resolved, that we bow our heads in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this bank and that a copy be furnished to the paper for publication, and that a copy be furnished to the family of the deceased.
Done by order of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Yorkville.
F. E. WYATT
A. E. TURNER
F. R. UTLEY
Committee
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RUTHERFORD REGISTER--Friday, August 23, 1907

CHINA GROVE Community News--"JONATHAN WARREN died last Friday. He had been in a feeble condition several years. He had been a resident of this district for many years."
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RUTHERFORD REGISTER--Friday, September 27, 1907

"MRS. MOLLIE FLOWERS, the beloved wife of Mr. A. D. FLOWERS, died Saturday at their home two miles south of town, after a short illness. She was forty-eight years of age, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and a most excellent Christian lady. She was a daughter of Esq. W. J. R. BECTON and was the first to die out of a family of ten children all grown.
Though no children came to bless the home she had lived devotedly happy with her husband whom she married over thirty years ago. The husband, who is just now experiencing the first dark shadow ever cast over a very happy life has the heartfelt sympathy of a large number of friends. The remains of Mrs. FLOWERS were interred Sunday at the FLOWERS CHAPEL burying ground, three miles west of the city, after funeral services at the church conducted by Rev. P. F. JOHNSON, assisted by Rev. CUNNINGHAM."

WILLIAM T. COOPER was born April 24, 1859, departed this life December 7, (1925) aged 66 years, 8 days; was married to SARAH ALICE BROWN December 2, 1877; to this union 11 children and a number of grandchildren. Later he married Mrs. BESSIE HORNER March 21, 1918, to this union 4 children and 4 stepchildren. Whereas, God in His wisdom and providence saw fit to take from our midst our beloved Brother COOPER who has been so faithful a worker in our church and one whom we all loved for his Christian life in our church and community. He loved his pastor, Rev. Will Zaricor. He would talk so much of his good pastor. He loved him dearly. May his mantle fall on his children that they may be true as he was to the cause of Christ. Since the Angels took my father life has been sad and lonely, but I am trusting in the God he loved and some day I will meet him again. (At this point a poem is inserted, and then this paragraph follows:)

Dear children I pray that the hand that led your dear father will lead each and every one of you to the beautiful gate and may father be first to meet you, and may you hear that welcome applause, enter into my joy, sit on my throne. This by one that knew Mr. COOPER well. He loved his neighbors, his church, his friends. May God bless every child he has.

Following are the death notices from October 14, 1921 issue of Rutherford Register.

"Mr. J. D. GARNER, an aged and highly respected farmer of the 24th District, died Monday and was interred Tuesday at North Union. Mr. Garner was over 80 years of age and had been quite feeble for several years. His wife survives him."

"Mrs. GEORGE ADAMS died Tuesday at the family home near Walnut Grove. Interment was at Walnut Grove Wednesday. She is survived by her husband and three children, one an infant only a few weeks old."