Clay County AlArchives Obituaries.....Gay, Dr. Stonewall Jackson May 23, 1932
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Lineville Headlight
Funeral rites were held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon in the 
presents of a large concourse relatives and friend. On of the largest audience 
of a like occasion ever assembled. Rev. J. F. Dunn of Ft. Payne, and Rev. G.
E. Driskill of Goodwater, former pastors of the church here and close friends of 
the doctor were called to take part in the funeral service. A large display of 
flowers spoke the silent words of appreciation from the many friends who knew 
him. His friends were many, for he had gone to their rescue at any time anywhere 
and many times without hope of reward. He died suddenly about Monday morning.
It was his usual time of arising, and he attempted to this time, but death took 
him. If he had lived till next Saturday, lie would have been 69 years of age. 
Dr. Gay came to Lineville from Almond, Ala. about 35 years ago. He had then been 
a practicing physician seven years or more. He was a fried to suffering humanity 
regardless of race or station in life. He was a good surgeon, a good citizen and 
a substantial friend. He was at one time Probate Judge of the county by 
appointment and served a few months. From the manifestations of the numbers that 
came, far and rear, he was a friend of man. We can pay no nobler respect. Those 
surviving are his widow, one son. Dr. Brenton Gay of Atlanta, Mrs. Paul Cheatem, 
Lynchburg, and Mrs. Harold Andrews, Lineville. The doctors attending as honorary 
pall bearers were, Drs. Dixon and Washam of Talladega, Gay, Jordan, Owens and 
Owens of Ashland, Denny of Wadley, C. P. Gay of Geneva, Barfield and Stephens of 
Lineville. Active pallbearers were C. B. Crisler, W. E. Carpenter, O. D. 
Seymour, O.B. Yates, A. E. Enberg and John H. Ingram, Jr. Interment was in the 
new cemetery, Blair in charge.

Ashland Progress:
Dr. Stonewall J. Gay, prominent citizen and physician died Monday morning at his 
home in Lineville. His death occurred in the early morning hours. Nothing 
unusual in his condition was discovered by his family until about the customary 
time for him to rise. He was then in a dying condition and breathed only a few 
minutes. He is said to have suffered from heart trouble for quite a while, but 
notwithstanding his precarious condition he continued to practice his profession 
and had gone about his usual duties the day before his death. Dr. Gay was 69 
years of age and had been a citizen of Clay County at least half of his life. 
While most of his time and talent was devoted to the medical profession in which 
he ranked high, he always took an active interest in business, civic, and 
political affairs. He was appointed Judge of Probate of Clay County in 1903 to 
fill a vacancy and served efficiently in that capacity until the term expired at 
the end of 1904. In his passing the county loses one of its outstanding 
citizens, one whose influence had long been felt and recognized. Funeral 
services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Lineville Methodist church of which 
the deceased was for many years a leading member. The service was conducted by 
the pastor, Rev. L.M. Harris. A number of former pastors who had known Dr. Gay 
through the years were also present and took part in the service. A very large 
congregation was present among whom were many relatives and a host of friends.
Dr. is survived by his widow, one son, Dr, Brenton Gay, of Atlanta, ana two 
daughters, Mrs. Paul Cheatam of Lynchburg, and Mrs. Harold S. Andrews, of 
Lineville. The interment was in the Lineville city cemetery.


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