Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MARCH 1939 March 1939 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: C Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net March 3, 2007, 11:53 pm The Cleburne News March 1939 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 1939 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 2, 1939 DEATH COMES TO MRS. WM. ANGLE Anniston, Ala., Feb. 24 Funeral services for Mrs. William Angle, age 39 of Oxford, who died at the local hospital at 5:40 o'clock Wednesday afternoon will be held at Harmony church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. Arthur Campbell will officiate. Interment will be in Harmony cemetery, directed by Jones. Pallbearers will be Andrew McComb, Harvey Williams, Burt Adams, Ligon Brown, Grady Baber and James Saxon. Mrs. Angle, a resident of 3 Gwin Street in Oxford, died after an illness of four days. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Doris, Sallie and Mary Lou and two sons, Carl and James of Oxford; two brothers, Bennett Mitchell of White Plains and Henry Mitchell of Weaver, and four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Nelson of Oxford; Mrs. Annie Jax of Heflin; Mrs. Minnie Turner of Choccolocco and Mrs. Kattie Henderson of Iron City. ------- BELL MILLS MAN SUFFERS BURNS Anniston, Ala., Feb. 28 Clinton McCulley, 43 year old Heflin resident, clung to life in Garner Hospital today, fighting against the wounds received Sunday night when his bed was ignited from a forgotton cigarette. McCulley was awakened by flames that seared his legs and abdomen. He was alone and his cries attracted neighbors who came to his rescue. Heflin physicians attended Mr. McCulley and he was brought to Garner hospital here where they determined that his condition was critical. The attending physician today stated that McCulley remains in a critical condition. ------ MRS. ALSTON STRICKEN Mrs. H.C. Alston, who suffered a light stroke of paralysis about 10 days ago was reported Tuesday as slightly improved. Her son Edwin Alston of Colorado is here for a few days. ------ BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR MRS. ROOKS Mrs. Fannie Rooks, last Sunday, was honored on her 76th birthday anniversary at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harrison Green and Mr. Green near Cedar Creek. All her children were present except John Rooks and Mrs. Ammon Crumpton of Dolomite, Ala. Grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends totaling 49, were present to wish her many happy returns of the day, and of course, to partake of the sumptuous dinner prepared for the occasion. ------- J. FRANK BELL IS PAID FINAL RITES Funeral services were held from Jordan's Chapel Church at 2 p.m. Sunday for J. Franklin Bell, 69, who died at his home Friday, the Rev. John Wilder officiating. Burial was in the Chapel cemetery. Mr. Bell, a retired rural letter carrier of Newell, had moved with his family to Morrison's Cross Roads and was stricken suddenly several days ago. Among survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. J.W. Reaves of Wedowee; Mrs. Pal Cooper, Mrs. Jim Ragsdale and Mrs. Lessie Ragsdale, all of Newell. ------ FUNERAL CONDUCTED FOR CROSSON CHILD Bowdon, Ga., Feb. 23 Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church on Thursday morning for Ida Mae Crosson, 12, who died at her home after an illness of several months. The Rev. Andrew Eason of Newnan, Ga., and the Rev. Rufus Johnson of Concord officiated. Burial was in the Macedonia cemetery. Surviving are her parents and a sister Verna Lee, all of near New Hopewell. ------ FORMER RESIDENT DIED AT ONEONTA Jim Lumpkin, a former resident of the Beason Mills community of Cleburne county, died Sunday at his home near Oneonta after a long illness. Interment was in Antioch cemetery, near Oneonta, on Tuesday. Survivors are the widow, several sons and daughters, six brothers and four sisters, among them eing Mrs. Sam Maner of Heflin. ------ FORMER RESIDENT'S WIFE DIED RECENTLY Anniston, Ala., Feb. 22 Mrs. Henry S. Mayfield, 37, who died at 9:20 o'clock lat night at the local hospital, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Northside Baptist church with the Rev. Ira Harris officiating. Interment will be in Edgemont Cemetery, directed by Jones. Surviving are the husband, four daughters, Dorothy, Virginia, Mary Ellen and Bettie Jean; a son Richard, and a brother Michael McCrome of Newcomerstown, Ohio. Mrs. Mayfield had been ill four weeks. She resided at 2111 More Avenue. ------ A.C. BORDEN IS PAID FINAL RITES Anniston, Ala., Feb. 23 Funeral services for A.C. Borden, age 73, who died at his home near Borden Springs on Wednesday following an illness of two weeks, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Borden Springs. Usrey was in charge. Mr. Borden is survived by his wife, four sons, Ely of Anniston, John of Ohatchee and Ben and Robert of Birmingham; five daughters, Mrs. Della Leyden of Pasadena, California and Mrs. W.C. Woooten, Miss Hattie Borden, Miss Betty Borden and Mrs. R.D. Hill, all of Birmingham; and a sister Mrs. Emma Rowell of Atlanta. ------- TOM GETTING BETTER Tom Sears, a well known Micaville farmer, who has been on the sick list for several months, is recuperating at the home of his sister in Ona, Florida. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Maner, S.T. Maner and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lumpkin were among relatives who attended the funeral services and burial of Jim Lumpkin near Oneonta on Tuesday. ----- MISS BUTLER IS LAID TO REST Wedowee, Ala., Feb. 25 Funeral services for Miss Anne Butler, age 80, who died at her home near Newell on Tuesday, were held Wednesday at Providence. Interment followed in the cemetery there. The Rev. Caldwell and Rev. Wilder officiated. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 9, 1939 CLINTON McCULLEY BURNS PROVE FATAL Funeral services for Clinton McCulley, 43, a Bell Mills farmer, were held at Pine Grove Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunady, Rev. H.R. Carter officiating with interment in the church cemetery. McCulley died last Friday night of burns received when he went to sleep with a lighted cigarette in his hand at his home Sunday night, Feb. 26. He was burned from his chest to his feet. His screams attracted a passing neighbor, Tom Champion, who rescued him from the burning bed. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Dorotha McCulley, two children, Troy and Mavis; four brothers, Nick, Cliff, Claude and Jack McCulley; his mother Mrs. Jane McCulley and three sisters, Mrs. Burt Parlier, Mrs. Ruth McCulley and Mrs. Marcus Myers, all of Bell Mills. ------- AGED MAN DIES IN TERRAPIN CREEK Piedmont, Ala., Mar. 3 James Coleman Nelson, 69 of Esom Hill, Ga., Route 1, was drowned Tuesday morning about 8 o'clock in Little Terrapin Creek, about three miles south of Esom Hill. Nelson, who had spent Monday night with Charlie Chandler near Esom Hill, left Tuesday morning, saying he was going to Palestine. In some unaccountable way, the aged man waded into the creek, stumbled and fell and was carried down the creek about a half mile, where his body was found several hours later, with one hand protruding above the water. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. J.T. Arrington of Esom Hill and Mrs. Annie Chandler of Cedartown, Ga.; a brother, H.H. Nelson of Birmingham and several nieces and nephews, among whom is Lloyd Arrington of Piedmont. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Arrington's Chapel. Interment was in the church cemetery. --------- MR. AND MRS. BARKER NOTE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (photo included with article) Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Barker of near Fruithurst, Cleburne county, Ala., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 12 with 36 guests present. A large white and golden anniversary cake presented by Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Barker occupied the center of the table. Mr. and Mrs. Barker were married in Cleburne on Feb. 10, 1889. Before her marriage she was Elzora Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Reid. To this union were born seven children, four girls and three boys, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Barker say they feel that God has certainly blessed them in their married life. All their children are married and have children of their own. All the children were present except Mrs. Tom Dupree who was unable to come because of the illness of her baby. Mr. and Mrs. Barker are well known and loved throughout the county. Mrs. Barker's mother who has been in declining helath for several years has made her home with her for the last three years. Five generations were present including: Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Barker and children, J.L. and Hazel of Hogansville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barker and children, Lowell, Maline and Loyd Mrs. Zella Tomson and children, Hoyt, Allen, Gladis and Charles of Fruithurst Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson and children, Lee and Mildred Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith and son Donald Marlin Barker and Ralph Johns of Griffin, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cody and children Laverne and Ethyl Eugene Osby and son of Thomaston, Ga. Guss Reid of Fruithurst Miss Etta Mae Zimmerman of Hogansville, Ga. Wylie Stichner of Cullman George Spradlin of Hogansville, Ga. Written by Etta Mae Zimmerman of Hogansville, Ga. ------- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Brisco of White City, Ala. visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill last week. ----- Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Christian and little granddaughter Carol Roberts and Mrs. J.F. Smith and Mrs. W.B. Owen are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 16, 1939 SAM FORDHAM RITES HELD MONDAY Sam Fordham of Bell Mills passed away at 12 o'clock noon on March 12 at his residence. He had been ill about three years. He was 70 years old and was born and raised in Cleburne county. Funeral services were held at Hurricane church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, the Revs. H.R. Carter and R.L. Skinner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Brown-Service of Heflin directing. Mr. Fordham is survived by four brothers, John, Rich, George and Will Fordham, all of near Bell Mills; seven sisters, Miss Emma Fordham, Mrs. Thennia White, Mrs. Nancy Butler of near Bell Mills; Mrs. Winnie Johnson of Waco, Ga., Mrs. Dollie Crumbley of Sewanne, Ga.., Mrs. Ella Lockey of Albany, Ga., Mrs. Lula Myers of Flower Branch, Ga. ------- MRS. LULA JAMES IS LAID TO REST Anniston, Ala., Mar. 10 Funeral services for Mrs. Lula James, age 64, who died at Wedowee on Wednesday night following an illness of several days, were conducted at Ranburne at 3 p.m. Thursday. Interment was in Ranburne cemetery with Jones in charge. Survivors are five sons, Claude, Albert, Emmett, Grady and Jesse, all of Newell; four daughters, Mrs. Hugh Allen of Heflin; Mrs. Willie Willingham and Mrs. Fletcher Butler, all of Wedowee and a brother Bud Cates of Wedowee. (note from transcriber; indicates four daughters surviving but only three named). ---------- MOTHER OF HEFLIN MAN DIED RECENTLY Heflin, Ala., Mar. 11 Mrs. F.J. Steele, mother of Frank Steele of this city, died at her home at Bremen, Ga., Wednesday night, after being in declining health for several months. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bremen Baptist church. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Pearl Brooks and Mrs. L.L. Fade of Atlanta; Mrs. Dillard Bucker of Leeds; Mrs. Lane Thweatt of Eastaboga; Mrs. J.E. Worthington of Philadelphia and Mrs. Charles R. Biship of Bremen, Ga. and seven grandchildren. (note from transcriber: indicates seven daughters surviving but only six named.) --------- CLEBURNE COUNTY KIN PASSES NEAR ARAB Arab, Ala. March 1 at 7:45 a.m., death removed from our midst a devoted husband and father, John W. Thrower of Arab. Mr. Thrower was born in Cleburne county on June 5, 1864. He moved to Arab in 1888. He had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church since 1894. His many friends throughout Marshall and adjoining counties will be grieved to learn of his passing, for he was a good christian gentleman of the highest type and a friend to man. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thrower; six sons, H.M., and T.L. of Arab; W.M. of Wetumpka; G.O. of Baileytown; M.O. and R.F. of Arab; three daughters, Mrs. G.C. Penn of Joppa; Mrs. H.O. White of Arab; and Mrs. J.H. Eudy of Dyess, Ark., 52 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; five brothers and five sisters. The brothers are A.B. of Heflin; G.W. and F.R. and Jim of Chulafinnee and Tom of Marshall county; sisters are Mrs. F.M. Zaner, Mrs. W. Reg Bell, Mrs. E.W. Beason of Heflin; Mrs. Walter Chapman of Jefferson county and Mrs. Loma Henry of Mississippi. The remains were interred in Rice Schoolhouse cemetery on Thursday, March 2, at 2 o'clock p.m, Revs. Bynum and Phillips officiating. ---------- FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. REID Mrs. Sara Frances Reid, 84, died Monday, March 6 at the home of her daughter Mrs. L.O. Barker near Fruithurst, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Upper Cane Creek on Wednesday, March 8, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Service of Heflin. Grandsons were the pallbearers. The death of Mrs. Reid removed the last of the old set of Tollesons, natives of the county. She was a sister of the late Greenberry B. Tolleson, father of Duss Tolleson of Heflin. --------- MEN CAPTURED IN RAID ON 2 STILLS Heflin, Ala., March 14 Raids on illicit stills the last few days proved fruitful, Sheriff W. A. Prestridge reported today. Five men were captured at two stills running full blast, four miles north of Heflin and four miles northwest of Fruithurst. At the later still, three men, C.C. Holcombe, P.E. Popham and J.C. Sanford were captured and brought to jajil where Sanford posted $500. bond for his appearance at the next session of the next grand jury. The other two men were still in jail on Tuesday. Coon and Barlow Cheatwood were captured at another still located north of Heflin and were freed after posting $500. bond each. The still where the three men were captured was said by raiding officers to be of zinc construction and 1,000 gallon capacity. About 75 gallons of whiskey was poured out. --------- DIES WHILE PRAYER SERVICE IN SESSION Piedmont, Ala., March 10 While participating in a Holiness prayer meeting, Mrs. Mary Ann Lyle, 66 year old Piedmont woman, got up in a testimonial service and soon remarked, "I'm dying", and collapsed and dropped dead while in the act of "testifying" Saturday night about 9 o'clock at the home of a neighbor and friend near Brown schoolhouse, three miles northwest of Piedmont. -------- RITES HELD FOR MRS. HAND Tallapoosa, Ga. March 10 Mrs. H.M. Hand, 64, died at her home at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Providence Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, by Rev. Taylor Wright. She leaves her husband, one son Higgins Hand and three daughters, Mrs. Viola Nolen, Mrs. Lillie Mae Driver and Mrs. Ludie Crumbley and 10 grandchildren. ------- TOLLESON RITES HELD Lineville, Ala., March 9 Last rites have been held for Mrs. Jane Johnson Tolleson, 89, who died at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. C.H. Snow. Burial was in Heflin Cemetery. Surviving are three sons, M.C.Johnson of Whigham, Ga., W.L. Johnson of Lineville, and H.L. Johnson of near Heflin; four daughters, Mrs. Lela Campbell of near Heflin; Mrs. Snow of Lineville; Mrs. W.A. Fulton of Siluria and Mrs. E.G. Carpenter of Five Points. ------- LOCAL News C.L. Middlebrooks, a Beat 9 farmer, continues to improve after a siege of illness. ---- Mrs. Henry Boozer of Arbacoochee is reported to be confined to her home, suffering an attack of pneumonia. ----- EDWARDS FUNERAL HELD AT CHURCH The funeral for William A. Edwards, 60, a native of Cane Creek, was held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Monday morning, the Elder J.H. Sanders and Elder W.T. Robinson officiating. Mr. Edwards died of pneumonia at his residence at 11:50 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Surviving are the widow; two sons, O.C. and S.J. Edwards; two brothers, P.W. and L.B. Edwards; three sisters, Mrs. Josie Hanvey, Mrs. Janie Hownes and Mrs. Martha Bailey. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 23, 1939 W.I. EDWARDS IS LAID TO FINAL REST Funeral services were conducted from Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunday for William Irvin Edwards, 63, who died Saturday night in an Anniston hospital after an illness of ten days. Elder Ira Patty of Mars Hill and Elder Burson of Carrollton, Ga. officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. A prominent farmer of the Newell section of Randolph county, Mr. Edwards underwent a major operation several days ago when pneumonia developed, living only a few days. He was a native of Cane Creek in Cleburne county, but moved his family to Newell 20 years ago where he had extensive farming interests. Surviving are the widow and eight sons; J.R. and E.E. Edwards of Bessemer; J.S. Edwards of Lineville; H.C., Grady, Hugh, Robert E. and Charles Edwards of Newell; and two daughters, Mrs. J.O. Johnson and Mrs. E.E. Shelton of Newell; two brothers, John Edwards of Louisville, Miss., and L.J. Edwards of Mars Hill; four sisters, Mrs. Virgie Norton and Mrs. Charlie Kennedy of Heflin; Mrs. Newman White of Newnan, Ga., and Mrs. Dan McCord of Albuquerque, N.M., and his mother Mrs. Rhoda Edwards of Heflin. ------ J. HANDLEY STEWART DIES IN ATLANTA, GA. Wedowee, Ala., March 14 The many friends in Wedowee of J. Handley Stewart, 57, were saddened when the message of his death was received here Monday evening, March 13. Death came at the home of his daughter Mrs. Hall in Atlanta where he had gone for treatment last December. His condition gradually grew worse and he was never able to return to his home here. Mr. Stewart left Wedowee in his early manhood to become private secretary to J. Thomas Heflin, who was at the time U.S. Congressman. He has held a number of positions in the state, among which was that of clerk of the State Senate during two administrations. At the death of his father the late J.W. Stewart, J. Handley Stewart puchased the old home place here, known for many years as the Stewart Hotel, and since that time has lived here at intervals, especially during the time of his failing health. The deceased is survived by his wife; a small son Donald; two daughters, Mrs. Hall of Atlanta and Mrs. Murphy Mostellar of Wedowee; and four sisters, Mrs. Emmett Thomasson of Ranburne; Mrs. J.D. Bradley of Atlanta; Mrs. Willie Belle Veasey of Gadsden and Mrs. Sam Parrish of Atlanta. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, South, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Revs. J.H. Harris and Hobart Murphree, local pastors, officiating. Interment was in the Wedowee cemetery. ------- FORMER RESIDENT PASSES O.M. Lowery, age 59, died suddenly at his home near Albertville, after being in declining health for several months. He formerly lived in east Cleburne and was well known. He and his family moved to Marshall county about 15 years ago. He fell dead March 10 and was buried the next day in Pine Grove cemetery near Albertville. ------ MRS. BURNS CLAIMED BY DEATH RECENTLY Birmingham, Ala., March 16 Mrs. Lillian Frances Burns, 25, wife of J. Edwin Burns, died Wednesday at midnight, March 8 in a Birmingham hospital after an illness of only three days. Taken ill on Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Burns was admitted to the hospital Monday morning and never regained consciousness. While the exact cause of her death was not known, it was thought it was probably due to influenza. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Norwood Chapel of Brown-Service Funeral Home. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery. Surviving are the husband; her father Edward Liles; a sister, Mrs. M.A. Yearby; two brothers, Lucian and Duvill Liles, all of Birmingham. ------ MARSHALL BEAM IS CLAIMED BY DEATH Marshall Beam, age 59, who died at his home near Hightower at 9 p.m. last Saturday, was laid to final rest at Rock Springs at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. J.J. Parrish officiating. Burial rites were in charge of Brown-Service of Heflin. Mr. Beam was widely known in the eastern part of the county and is death brought sadness to the entire community. He was born and reared in Cleburne county. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Jeanie Beam; four sons, C.A., O.L., E.R., and A.A. Beam, all of Graham, Route 1; two daughters Mrs. Lou Kimble of Fayetteville, Ga., and Miss Ora Beam of near Hightower; a brother Joel Beam and many other relatives of the Graham and Hightower communities. ----------- W.O. GRANT VICTIM OF HEART TROUBLE Anniston, Ala., March 17 William Oscar Grant, who was engaged in the grocery business here for 15 years, died suddenly at his residence at 925 Highland Avenue at 10:15 last night shortly after retiring. He was 71 years of age. Mr. Grant's death was discovered by Mrs. Grant. Mr. Grant had been engaged in business in south Anniston since coming here from Heflin. He was a native of Cleburne county. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the South Quintard Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Grant had been a leading member for a number of years. The Rev. Hayden Lassiter will officiate, assisted by the Rev. J.E. Stauffer and the Rev. Henry Harris. Interment will be in Edgemont cemetery, directed by Usrey. Active pallbearers will be Huey and Jesse White, John Chastain,, Leon Lumpkin, Ed Stephens and Ernest Broome. Surviving are the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Geye Denman, Mrs. C.A. Perley and Mrs. Bruce K. Evans, all of Anniston, and Mrs. W.H. Jordan of Akron, Ohio; three sons, E.D., F.A., and P.L. Grant of Anniston; a brother, Sam Grant of Birmingham; four sisters, Mrs. John Harper, Mrs. Charles Anderson and Miss Grace Grant of Birmingham and Mrs. Alice Crawford of Rome, Ga., and eight grandchildren. * * * * * * * * A great many people Heflin people attended the funeral last week in Anniston of W.O. Grant, who formerly resided in Heflin. He served on the school board for several years. He was a man of many fine traits, a good neighbor and friend. --------- MRS. MORGAN PAID LAST RITES TUESDAY Mrs. Lissie Morgan, 34, died at her home on Route 1, Hopewell, at 10:45 a.m. Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Antioch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Brown of Heflin directing. Survivors are the husband A.D. Morgan, a daughter Letha, her parents and other relatives. ------- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our precious mother and wife. We thank you for the beautiful floral offering. May God bless each of you is our prayer. J.D. Wade and family ------- MR. CARR PASSES Fruithurst, Ala. Funeral services for William Carr of Atlanta were held here Friday by the Rev. W.W. Wiggins. Mr. Carr was born in Georgia in 1855 and was a resident of Fruithurst for several years, moving to Atlanta a few years ago. He had been in ill health for many years. Surviving are his widow, a daughter, four sons and several grandchildren and a host of friends. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, MARCH 30, 1939 MRS. HOLLEY PAID LAST RITES Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Holley, age 61, were conducted from the Rabbittown Baptist church Friday afternoon, with the Rev. H.R. Carter and the Rev. T.D. Stovall officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Usrey. Mrs. Holley, who had lived many years in the Choccolocco Route 1 community, died suddenly of a heart attack at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at her residence. Surviving are five sons, R.E., Ardis and R.J. of Jacksonville and Marion and Rufus of Anniston; two daughters, Mrs. H.L. Burnum of Jacksonville and Mrs. O.J. Haywood of Choccolocco; two brothers, J.T. and W.A. Coleman of Choccolocco; three sisters, Mrs. H.O. McDonald of Anniston and Mrs. J.M. Murray and Mrs. W.B. Barnwell of Choccolocco, and four grandchildren. ------- PROMINENT MEN PASS LAST WEEK Bowdon, Ga., March 24 Funeral rites for J.H. Kaylor, merchant and farmer of Graham, Ala., who is well known in Bowdon, were held Wednesday at Camp Ground with Rev. Loftin in charge. A brother, S.E. Kaylor of Graham survives. Uncle Bud Wilson of Napoleon near Ranburne died Saturday after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and several children of a former union. He was an uncle of Mr. D.M. Bartlett. --------- MRS. BARKER LAID TO REST TUESDAY Mrs. L.O. Barker, age 65, of near Fruithurst, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday after an illness of 10 days of pneumonia. Services were held at Upper Cane Creek on Tuesday at 2 o'clock, the Rev. C.D. Knight of Anniston officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, directed by Brown - Service of Heflin. Mrs. Barker is survived by her husband L.O. Barker; four daughters, Mrs. S.H. Johnson of Experiment, Ga., Mrs. Hugh Cody of Thomaston, Ga., Mrs. L.J. Thompson of Fruithurst and Mrs. Tom Deupree of Talladega; three sons, Luther of Hogansville, Ga., Melvin of Fruithurst and Marvin of Experiment, Ga. Grandsons were pallbearers. --------- LOCAL News Will T. Yarbrough, father of Mrs. S.T. Maner and Miss Elizabeth Yarbrough of Heflin, is quite sick at his home at Easonville. Will was born and raised at Edwardsville and is well known. --------- IN MEMORY OF EATHER THRASHER On Nov. 29, 1938, God said "It's enough, come on up higher". Mr. Thrasher was born in Cleburne county in 1886 and had lived here all his life except about 12 years he lived in Gadsden. He married Miss Beulah McMahan in Dec. 1909. He joined the Methodist church at New Hope in early life and was a christian husband and father. Mr. Thrasher is now with his father and mother up in Heaven. The family circle is broken here, but his going has made Heaven brighter for us and more determined to try to live so that when our time comes, we can go to meet him. The Lord invites everyody to the reunion in Heaven. He will call us just as he did Eather, so let's try to live a life to go there. We hated so much to give him up, but, oh, how much harder it would have been had we not known that he was ready to die. He was in bed most of the time for five weeks but he did not complain. He was not afraid of death, but like all of us, he wanted to get well. But that was not the Lord's will and he had to go. Our hearts are made sad at the knowledge of not having him with us on earth any more. We miss him so much. He was the life of his home. His going has left a vacancy that cannot be filled; yet we are glad to feel that he is at rest and his struggles are over. Mr. Thrasher is not only missed by the family, but by his friends also. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Those who knew him loved him. Mr. Thrasher leaves to mourn his going, his wife Mrs. Beulah Thrasher of Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Thrasher and family of Muscadine; Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Thrasher and family; Minne Lea and Robert Earl Thrasher, all of Edwardsville; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Eber Thrasher of Bell Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Elston Thrasher and family of Gadsden; and many other relatives and friends. -------- IN MEMORY OF FAYE GORE On the afternoon of Nov. 10, 1938, the Death Angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gore and took as its victim their darling child, Faye. She was born on Feb. 21, 1924. For seven weeks she suffered, never complaining; her one desire was to get well so she could start back to school. Dear sister, words cannot tell how we miss you; when we go back home the words still ring in my ears that you said before you left us about having a good time together; and I am trying to live so that we can gave a good time together throughout the endless ages. It's so sweet to know that we can be together forever in just a little while; although we miss you so, it makes heaven just a little brighter when we think of you being there. Sometimes we wonder why you were called away and why our hearts must ache; yet, some day we'll understand for we know God is too wise to make mistakes. Faye leaves to mourn her death, her parents, four brothers, Claude, Arlin, Edward, Pozy and Ophie Gore, and sisters, Mrs. Robert Butler and Mrs. Willie Scott. Written by a sister, Mrs. Willie Scott. --------- IN MEMORY OF R.B. YOUNG As the dark shadows of night began to fall on December 31, last, the dark clouds of sorrow fell upon the home of Mrs. Young and many hearts were made sad when the Death Angel came and took as it's victim, Ross B. Young. He had been in declining health for about 10 months but it can be truthfully said of him that he bore his suffering with great patience, for even in his hours of suffering, he always gave all his friends a hearty handshake. All that loving hands could do was done for him, but God was the only one that could relieve his suffering. Mr. Young was a shining light to his church, home and community; to know him was to know a true christian, a firm believer, always standing for the right. To the writer's mind, his greatest pleasure was his church work and to Rock Springs Church; he was as a brave soldier. There is a vacancy in the home of Mrs. Young, for a true husband and a loving father has been taken away, and Cleburne county has lost a loyal citizen, but a mansion has been filled in heaven. The memory of Mr. Young will always remain in the hearts of his family and friends; while it is so hard to understand why his life could not be spared, it is a consolation to know that he is where no suffering or death can come. His life should be a guiding light to his family and friends. He fought a good fight and kept the faith; now he is enjoying the beauties of his reward. To all who knew and loved Mr. Young, let's strive to have greater faith, fighting the battles of life more bravely and with courage; like the thone that he has just won the victory, we can meet death without fear. And last but not least, we will be joined together at the White Throne of God. "There we will understand." A friend. -------- IN MEMORY OF W.A. EDWARDS William A. Edwards died at his home near Cane Creek at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, March 12 after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Monday, Elder J.H. Sanders and Elder W.T. Robinson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, Jones of Anniston in charge. He is survived by his widow and two sons, S.J. and O.C. Edwards; one daughter Mrs. Vecie Barker, all of Cane Creek community; two brothers, P.W. Edwards of Edwardsville and L.R. Edwards of Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Baily of Cullman; Mrs. Jencie Hanvey of Arab; and Mrs. Janie Towns of Cleveland, Ala. ------- IN MEMORY OF CLINTON McCULLEY On March 3, 1939 the Angel of Death visited the home of Mrs. Dorotha McCulley and took her beloved husband, Clinton. He was burned Sunday night, Feb. 26; he was 43 years old. His wife and niece Nettye McCulley and Tom Champion, coming home from a prayer meeting at a neighbor's house, heard his cries for help and were first to his rescue. He was awakened by the fire, jumped up and removed his clothing and was standing by a window calling for help; when they reached him, he was almost overcome by smoke. Clint was known and loved by many; when he saw anyone in need he always lent a helping hand. He was jolly, big hearted and generous; he had won a place in many hearts. His friends proved their love by the floral offerings; they paid their last tribute of respect when they filled Pine Grove church to its capacity. There is a place left vacant in our hearts that Clint alone could fill; day by day he worked his way into our hearts and lives. He can't say how much we miss him; the loneliness of our hearts could, if he could see, show him how much we loved and appreciated him. Clinton has faced what we all must face, Death. His suffering is over, but he told his wife before he died that he was going to a better world and didn't mind death. Surviving are his widow and two children, Mavis age 2 and Troy, age 5; his mother Mrs. A.J. McCulley; brothers, N.D., Cliff, Claud, Jack, all of near Bell Mills; three sisters, Mrs. Bertie Parlier of College Park, Ga., Mrs. Ruth McCulley of Spring City, Tenn. and Mrs. Minnie Myers of near Bell Mills. He was laid to rest in the Pine Grove church cemtery, where his two older children are buried. The Rev. H.R. Carter officiated with Jones of Anniston directing. Pallbearers were DeWitt and Glenn Sayer, Ernest Edwards, Thomas Champion, Jack McCulley and Marcus Myers. -------- A BIRTHDAY DINNER All the children and grandchildren of Mrs. M.A. Prichard gathered at her home March 20 and celebrated her 84th birthday with her. Grandmother was happy to have us all with her. She was surprised to see us come gathering in. She is still enjoying good health with the exception of falling and hurting her arm four weeks ago. The dinner was prepared and served to the following: Mrs. M.A. Prichard Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Coley, Lonnie and Ruby Coley Mr. and Mrs. Z.A. Clark, Florine and Leon Clark Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carter and children Mrs. L.E. Popham and children Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Prichard, Pauline, Gus and Jim Prichard Everyone enjoyed the day to the fullest extent. We hope grandmother will have many more happy birthdays. A grandchild. ------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1380gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 34.4 Kb