McNAIRY COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - McNairy County Independent, 1902 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Douglas H. Prather douglas-memphis@worldnet.att.net ==================================================================== McNairy County Independent, October 17, 1902 E. WOOTEN E. Wooten died at his home on the 10th inst. He was born August 6, 1821. Mr. Wooten was a man of sterling character, living for a great many years in the extreme south west corner of the county. In days past he from that district frequently served as a juror, and was never set aside by attorneys for reasons objectionable to them. He was a true gentleman of the old school, and has how few survivors in the county. For thirty years we have known him and can pay the tribute of respect to his memory that is due an old, true and tried friend. Rest to his bones and peace to his memory, with our condolence to his friends is the humble tribute of P. McNairy County Independent, October 24, 1902 H. N. EMMONS H. N. Emmons, after a lingering sickness of several weeks, died Saturday, October 18, 1902, at his home in Selmer. Mr. Emmons leaves a wife, five sons and one daughter, all grown. It has been our privilege to know Mr. Emmons intimately since he moved from his farm in the south part of the county to Selmer, some ten years ago. He was a man of strong convictions and sturdy habits. His was a social and humorous disposition. He looked on the comic and genial side of life. His devotion to his family was first and to his wife the one above all. During his long and wasting illness he was entirely resigned to what he believed to be the result. The often repeated expressions of appreciation of the watchful care and attention of the family and friends were characteristic of his big heart. The end came peacefully with an often expressed faith in his future happiness in the land of rest. The relatives and friends we can only console by advising them to emulate his good qualities and minefying his mistakes. Peace to his bones and rest to his soul in the happy beyond is our final tribute. McNairy County Independent, October 31, 1902 LOGAN ANDERSON Died:----Logan Anderson, on the 27th inst. at Bolivar and was buried at McNairy on the 28th. Mr. Anderson was an old and respected citizen of the county. He was the father of G. L. Anderson of Selmer. His mind and health had entirely failed him for several months, and the end came as stated. We extend to his sorrowing relatives and friends our condolence in their sad bereavement. McNairy County Independent, October 31, 1902 CLINT STONE We are grieved to hear of the unexpected death of Clint Stone at Sumner Miss., Wednesday night. We have no particulars of his death as we go to press. November 7, 1902 W. H. Stone returned Tuesday from Summer, Miss., where he was called by death of D. C. Stone, who died very suddenly of Bright's disease. His death is lamented by many acquaintances here where he was raised and well known. McNairy County Independent, November 7, 1902 MRS. HATTIE PARRISH We regret to learn that Mrs. Hattie Parrish died yesterday at her home in Adamsville. She has been lingering for months with consumption. Our sympathies go out to her relatives and friends. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Freeman. McNairy County Independent, November 14, 1902 ROBERT T. McINTIRE Died: Robert T. McIntire in his 93rd year, died at his home near Finger on Friday the 7th inst. Uncle Bob, as he was familiarity called, was well known in the county, and was the father of a large family who are now in middle life. One of his daughters is the mother of post master Dickey. He has been feeble for a number of years, yet has been able to be about, frequently coming to Selmer within the past year. McNairy County Independent, November 14,1902 Infant child of MR. AND MRS. O. C. HAGY Died: Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hagy, at the home of Mr. Erwin, Saturday and was buried Sunday at Shiloh. The relatives have the sympathies of their many friends. McNairy County Independent, November 14, 1902 Infant son of MR. AND MRS. E. T. CANTRELL Died: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Cantrell on Saturday night and was buried Sunday, Rev. Weaver conducted the funeral service at the M. E. Church before a large audience. It is a very sad bereavement as the little boy was a most promising child about one year old, and the parents were dearly attached to it. The heart of a sympathizing people go out to them in this their dark hour and can only console them by believing that God doeth all things well. McNairy County Independent, November 21, 1902 ALBERT GILLESPIE CHILD The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gillespie died Wednesday, it had been dangerously ill for several days with the throat sickness which seems to be epidemic with children. The bereaved parents have the sincere condolence of the entire community. McNairy County Independent, November 21, 1902 MRS. NOAH CANTRELL Died: Mrs. Noah Cantrell aged about 70 years, died at her home in Selmer, Thursday morning, Nov. 20, of pneumonia. She leaves a husband and several grown children, among whom are E. T. Cantrell and Mrs. J. T. Warren of Selmer. She was buried today at Shiloh. The community join in the loss of this estimable woman. McNairy County Independent, November 21, 1902 MRS. IDA HILL PARRISH A dispatch from San Antonio, Tex., brings the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Ida Hill Parrish on Wednesday night. Her remains will be here Saturday morning for interment in the Selmer Cemetery. Her demise was not unexpected. We extend to her devoted mother, husband, brother and sister our sincere condolences. December 12, 1902 I have returned to San Antonio, and take pleasure in stating to you that I am regaining my strength, and think I will be able to return to my work soon. As an appreciation for the many kindness of my friends at Selmer during my recent sad bereavement, I wish to thank them and your through the columns of your paper, and, through absent from them, will ever hold in kind remembrance my many friends in old Tennessee. J. A. Parrish San Antonio, Texas. MRS. B. F. DARBY McNairy County Independent, December 5, 1902 We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. B. F. Darby at her home this week near Ramer. We have none of the particulars, but know she was a woman of sterling worth, and our sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. McNairy County Independent, February 6, 1903 TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. B. F. DARBY The home of B. F. Darby has been saddened by the death of his devoted wife. She was born in South Carolina 65 years ago, was the daughter of W. R. Prather, one of the staunch farmers of McNairy county. She became a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist church at the age of fourteen and lived a member thereof till death. She become the wife of B. F. Darby at the age of sixteen. Her husband and seven children survive her. Mrs. Darby was esteemed for her noble Christian traits and will ever be remembered by her neighbors, to whom she so often ministered in time of sickness, sadness and death. Her husband can not soon forget her devoted life, her sweet smile and her lovely Christian character. Her children will ever think of her as the best woman who has ever yet lived, and the counsel of her sweet life will ever be a strength in overcoming the evil temptations of life. Such a life, such a character will not, can not, die. Though her body lies in the silent churchyard at old Pleasant Grove, the life she lived the examples she set, the character she build, stand as perpetual reminders to her husband, children, grand-children and her innumerable host of friends that she still lives, and in their fond remembrances will never die; but will ever think: There is no death, The stars go down on a farther shore And in heaven's brightest Jewel crown And will shine forever more. One of the Children.