Obituary for Willie C. Dykes, Dale, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/dale/obits/wcdykes.txt ================================================================================ USGENWEB NOTICE: All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Christine Grimes Thacker ==================================================================== October 2000 The Banner, Tuesday Thursday, October 13, 1892 Ozark, Dale County, Alabama The Banner, Thursday, October 13, 1892 Died at Skipperville, Ala. July 16, 1892, Willie C. DYKES. The subject of this notice was born in Dale county January 15, 1879 and lived to the age of 22 years, 6 months and 1 day. For two months he suffered intensely, being the victim of typhoid fever. Though not a member of any church,Willie was a good boy, and had many associates and friends who were loth to give him up. For some days before his death he seemed conscious of his approaching exit, and left strong evidence that he was prepared for the ordeal. What comfort and consolation to his parents and relatives to know that when the summons came, he was prepared to answer. In the cemetery at Skipperville, at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 17th surrounded by a large concourse of relatives and friends, all that was mortal of Willie was consigned to the tomb to await the morn of the general resurrection, when the body and the spirit will be reunited. The Ritualistic service was conducted by the writer. To the bereaved family, we tender profound sympathy. T. H. WINDHAM Skipperville, Oct. 8, 1892 ------------------------------------ The Banner, Thursday, Oct 20, 1892 (Ozark, AL) Pleasant Ridge Alliance, Arguta, Oct 1, 1892 We, your committee appointed to draft an obituary of sister Mary E. JOHNSON, be leave to make the following report: Sister JOHNSON, was born in December, 1854, a daughter of the late Neill MUNN, Esq. She became a member of the Presbyterian church in May, 1870 under the ministry of Rev. R. NALL, D. D., In October, 1875, she was united in marriage to Mr. A. M. JOHNSON (now Brother JOHNSON), and from this marriage came eight offspring - four boys (one dead) and four girls. Our dear sister departed this life on the 29th of September, 1892, after a painful illness of only a few days, leaving abundant evidence of a consistent Christian live and a triumphant death. As an Alliance, we feel that we have lost a valuable member - a fearless defender of our order in her sphere; and while we are left to mourn her loss, we fell that it is her eternal gain. To our bereaved brother, we extend our brotherly sympathy, and pray that the protecting hand of our God may be over and about him and the motherless children. We, your committee, recommend that a copy of this obituary be furnished by the clerk to Bro. JOHNSON, and to the Banner for publication. J. C. BROWN Danl. PHILLIPS N. B. KEAHEY Com.