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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mitzi P. Freeman ==================================================================== Deaths as reported in the Putnam County Herald Newspaper 1904 Source: Cookeville, Putnam County Herald 1903-1907 Roll: #201 Note: The following notation ". . ." (without the quotes) indicates that there is more information in the death notice. This information was not transcribed, because it did not contain any genealogical information. BAXTER, COLONEL JERE: Col. Jere Baxter died in a hospital at Nashville Feb. 29, from kidney disease. We hope to publish a sketch of his brilliant career, in our next issue. [Date 3/2/1904, Vol. II, No. 4, Page 6] BOATMAN, UNCLE PLEAS: Uncle Pleas Boatman died at the home of his son, Robert Boatman, Monday, July 24, and was buried at the Paran cemetery Tuesday. [Date 8/3/1904, Vol. II, No. 26, Page 5] BOZARTH, MRS. OLLIE: The emotions of our community were deeply stirred a few days ago on receipt of a telegram announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Ollie Bozarth, daughter of H. A. Johnson of this place. One year ago she was married to Robert Bozarth of Lockheart, Texas, where they were living at the time of her death. Her mother, Mrs. Josie Johnson, had visited here, left for home on March 24, leaving her daughter and a three week's old baby, apparently doing well. On arriving at Monterey, to her surprise, she found a message announcing the death of her daughter from malarial congestion. Mr. Bozarth had the body embalmed and arrived at Monterey last Wednesday with the remains, where he was met by a number of friends and relatives. The remains were then brought to the home of her father at this place. On Thursday one of the largest congregations on such an occasion assembled at the Johnson Church to attend the funeral services, which were conducted by Revs. G. B. Brown and R. A. Oaks, during which the audience was bathed in tears. Then the people passed quietly around, taking a last look at the corpse, which lay in a beautiful wreath of Texas flowers and satin robe. The casket was borne by six men and deposited in the old Johnson Cemetery to await the resurrection of the dead. . . . [Date 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 6] BRAY, JOE: Joe Bray, a highly respected citizen of the Ditty neighborhood, died Sunday. [Date 12/21/1904, Vol. II, No. 46, Page 1] BROGDEN, JIM: Jim Brogden was killed near Baxter Monday night by some unknown person. [Date 8/31/1904, Vol. II, No. 30, Page 1] BROWN, CINDA: Cinda Brown died on the 10th of consumption and was buried the 11th near Fanchers Mills. The grey monster death will eventually claim us all. Let us prepare to meet him. [Date 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 3] BRYANT, INFANT OF SMITH: The infant of Smith Bryant died of whooping cough last week. [Date 1/6/1904, Vol. I, No. 47, Page 4] BURTON, JAMES: One of our oldest colored citizens, James Burton, died on Monday, and will be buried at the Shady Grove graveyard this afternoon. [Date 6/1/1904, Vol. II, No. 17, Page 8] CARUTHERS, MISS CORA: Miss Cora Caruthers died at the home of her father, John M. Caruthers, near Cookeville on May 5, 1904, aged 22 years. She was buried May 6th at Salem graveyard. [Date 5/18/1904, Vol. II, No. 15, Page 8] COLE, MRS. LIZA: Mrs. Liza Cole died on the 7th and was buried on the 8th. [Date 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 3] COOPER, ETHEL: Death called at the home of T. C. Cooper last Thursday morning and claimed his oldest daughter, Ethel, aged sixteen. She had been sick three weeks with typhoid fever, and lay for nine days unconscious of anything, until death relieved her from her suffering. She was buried at the Salem cemetery, Rev. Carr conducting the services. [Date 11/23/1904, Vol. II, No. 42, Page 4] DABBS, MRS. W. R.: Mrs. W. R. Dabbs, an aged widow lady of this place, died Monday and was buried Tuesday in the cemetery, at this place. [Date 5/11/1904, Vol. II, No. 14, Page 1] DAVIS, DAUGHTER OF ESQ. ROBERT: Last Monday the 13 year old daughter of Esq. Robert Davis, who lives near Baxter, was accidentally shot and killed by a young man named Brogden. It is reported that he had been shooting at target, and thinking his gun, a 22 caliber rifle, was empty, pointed it at the girl and pulled the trigger, with the above result. [Date 4/27/1904, Vol. II, No. 12, Page 1] DAVIS, STEPHEN: Stephen Davis died at the home of his son, W. M. Davis, three miles from town on Wednesday, March 30, 1904, and was buried in the Cookeville cemetery on Thursday evening, with Masonic honors. We hope to publish a sketch of his long life in the near future. [Date 4/6/1904, Vol. II, No. 9, Page 8] DEWESE, MRS. J. M.: Mrs. J. M. Dewese died at her home in Cookeville on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1904, after a lingering illness from consumption, and was buried in the city cemetery Sunday at 2 o'clock. She was an estimable lady and had made many friends during her residence in this town. The Herald extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date 12/7/1904, Vol. II, No. 44, Page 1] DILLARD, CAPT. H. H.: Capt. H. H. Dillard, for many years a citizen of this place, died at Granville last Sunday. [Date 10/5/1904, Vol. II, No. 35, Page 1] DITTY, MARGRET J.: . . . On the night of Aug. 4, 1904, the angel of death visited the home of our neighbor A. H. Ditty of West Cookeville, and summoned his beloved wife, Margret J. Ditty, to her eternal home. She was born Oct. 11, 1838, had been a consistent member of the M. E. Church South for a number of years, died in the triumph of a living faith and went home to God. She was laid to rest in city cemetery to await judgment day. We would say to her loving husband and affectionate children, weep not as those who have no hope. One day there will be a happy reunion where there is no more sighing, heartaches nor death, but joy, love and peace. [Date 8/10/1904, Vol. II, No. 27, Page 6] DUNN, REV.: T. C. Fuqua wears a badge of mourning over the departure of Rev. Dunn. We extend our sympathies. [Date 3/30/1904, Vol. II, No. 8, Page 5] EVANS, JOHNIE LEE: Johnie Lee, little daughter of J. B. Evans of the 11th district, died Feb. 26, with croup. [Date 3/2/1904, Vol. II, No. 4, Page 1] GENTRY, INFANT CHILD OF B. H.: The infant child of B. H. Gentry died on the 23rd inst. [Date 7/27/1904, Vol. II, No. 25, Page 5] GOODPASTURE, MARTHA ANN: On last Monday night, at eight o'clock, death removed from our midst one of the best known and most highly respected women in the community, Mrs. Martha Ann, wife of W. W. Goodpasture. She was a converted Christian woman, a true and faithful wife and devoted mother. She has gone to her reward. For twenty years she has been afflicted, and suffered much, and during the past seven years she had been a constant care to her faithful companion, who patient watchfulness and tender devotion we have never seen surpassed. She bore her affliction with patience and submission, and in the crucible of suffering God refined and purified the gold until the image of the Father could clearly be seen in her daily life. She realized that the end was near, and frequently spoke to her her (sic) husband about it, giving him the full assurance that she was ready to go. We laid her to rest in the family graveyard where she awaits the resurrection of the just. A husband, two daughters, and a son survive her, we extend to them our prayers and sympathy. [Date 11/9/1904, Vol. II, No. 40, Page 4] GREEN, CHARLES: Train Runs Away Down Silver Point Hill -- Chas. Green Killed. Last Thursday night, June 23, 1904, about 9 o'clock, a train of 12 loaded slag cars in charge of Yardmaster Webster and Engineer Cantrell got beyond control and ran away down Silver Point Hill. Seven rear cars were wrecked near Alcorn siding and Charles Green, a switchman was killed. He was thrown against a rock and his chest crushed, causing internal bleeding, his lungs becoming choked with blood, suffocating him. Haskel Jared, another switchman, and Yardmaster Webster were also on the wrecked cars, but escaped injury. The engine and five head cars remaining on the track, Engineer Cantrell and Fireman Haynes were unhurt, but had a great scare. The remains of Mr. Green were brought here and interred in the city cemetery Friday evening, Mr. Green had lived in Cookeville about a year, and had made many friends here by his steady industry and quiet, gentlemanly bearing. He was familiarly called "Bogus" by his intimates, and was a witty and agreeable companion. Mr. Green was about 40 years of age, and left a widow who will continue to reside here. His parents live in Nashville, where he also has a brother. The Herald extends its deepest sympathy to the sorrowing ones. [Date 6/29/1904, Vol. II, No. 21, Page 6] GWALTNEY, MRS. CHAS.: Mrs. Chas. Gwaltney died suddenly at her home in Cookeville Monday night, Dec. 19, 1904. The remains were taken to Smith for burial. [Date 12/21/1904, Vol. II, No. 46, Page 1] HICKEY, JOHN: John Hickey, who has been very low with consumption for some time, departed this life on the 9th and was buried Sunday at the family graveyard in the presence of a large concourse of friends. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. [Date 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 3] HICKEY, JOHN: Bro. Hickey was born Nov. 26, 1872, was married to Mrs. Mary Barr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Nash of Burton, Putnam county, Tenn., Feb. 26, 1894. He obeyed the gospel Feb. 8, 1904. He leaves a widow and three small children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Bro. Hickey was a devoted husband, and a good father, a most excellent friend and neighbor, and a devoted christian. He was loved by all and hated by none. We consign his body to earth, from whence it came, and his spirit to the God who gave it. [Date 4/20/1904, Vol. II, No. 11, Page 3] HILL, INFANT OF J.L.: The six months-old infant of J. L. Hill died last Wednesday of membranous croup. [Date 2/24/1904, Vol. II, No. 3, Page 3] IRWIN, DAVIS: We are sorry to hear of the death of Davis Irwin. [Date 6/22/1904, Vol. II, No. 20, Page 8] JARED, JR., ROBERT L.: DIED--At the family residence in Baxter, Tenn., on the morning of April 28, at seven o'clock, Robert L. Jared, Jr., infant son of Robert L. and Fannie Jared, aged 9 months and 24 days. [Date 5/4/1904, Vol. II, No. 13, Page 1] JOHNSON, MISS LOU: Miss Lou Johnson, daughter of John T. Johnson of Waterloo, died Jan. 25. She was 19 years old, and a young lady who had many friends. [Date 2/3/1904, Vol. I, No. 52, Page 1] JUDD, ELIJAH: Elijah Judd died Sunday night July 3rd, and his remains were laid away in the Judd graveyard the 4th to wait the resurrection morn. The relatives and friends have our sympathies. [Date 7/6/1904, Vol. II, No. 22, Page 3] KIMES, MRS. SAMANTHA: Mrs. Samantha Kimes died at her home near here Friday evening. She was 60 years old, a sincere christian and member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. She leaves two children to mourn her loss. We extend our warmest sympathy to the bereaved ones. [Date 7/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 23, Page 3] KIRBY, MRS. OBIE: The dark angel of death has again visited our community (Shipley) and claimed for its victim Mrs. Obie Kirby, the wife and mother of that home. She was a good christian lady, leaving a husband and four children to mourn their great loss. We sympathize with them in their great bereavement. [Date 4/27/1904, Vol. II, No. 12, Page 4] LAWSON, UNCLE SAM: Uncle Sam Lawson died last Sunday and was buried Monday at Poplar Springs. [Date 8/3/1904, Vol. II, No. 26, Page 5] LEE, DR. JAMES H.: Dr. James H. Lee died at his home near Baxter last Thursday May 12, 1904, of jaundice, after an illness of only a few days. Dr. Lee was a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Putnam county, and quite wealthy. He leaves a wife and three small children, here, and a grown son, Robert E. of California. We hope to publish a sketch of his life sometime in the future. [Date 5/18/1904, Vol. II, No. 15, Page 8] LOWHORN, BABY OF CHAPIN: Chapin Lowhorn's baby died July 14. [Date 7/20/1904, Vol. II, No. 24, Page 6] MACKEY, BABY OF HITE: The baby of Hite Mackey died Dec. 24th. [Date 1/7/1904, Vol. I, No. 47, Page 1] MARTIN, JOSEPH H.: On Tuesday afternoon Dr. J. B. S. Martin received a telegrams from San Francisco announcing the death of his son Joe, which sad event occurred in that city Monday night, but giving no particulars. The remains will be brought here for burial, probably arring about Sunday. [Date 10/12/1904, Vol. II, No. 36, Page 4] MASSA, MISS ADA: Miss Ada Massa, daughter of Mrs. Dorinda Massa, died Nov. 17, aged 19, at her home near Ditty. [Date 10/19/1904, Vol. II, No. 37, Page 4] MATHENY, NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Matheny died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. J. Smith, two miles north of town Tuesday evening, and will be buried today at the Paran graveyard. [Date 6/29/1904, Vol. II, No. 21, Page 1] MCCORMICK, OLEN: The angle of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McCormick and called for its victim their sweet little babe. Weep not, dear parents, for little Olen. You did all that was in your power to keep it with you but God said "suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." [Date 8/10/1904, Vol. II, No. 27, Page 3] MOORE, LUCY: Miss Lucy Moore died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alta Gracey last Thursday and was buried in the city cemetery Saturday evening. While she had been in poor health for some time, her death was a surprise to her many friends. [Date 10/12/1904, Vol. II, No. 36, Page 1] MOORE, MISS JENNIE: Miss Jennie Moore died at Rockwall, Texas last week, after a brief illness. She left here last spring to reside in Texas. [Date 11/23/1904, Vol. II, No. 42, Page 1] NASH, ERNEST: Death visited our community (Burton) on the 29th, and claimed for its victim Ernest, the five year old son of L. P. Nash. The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. [Date 3/9/1904, Vol. II, No. 5, Page 3] PARKINSON, ESQ. O. D.: Esq. O. D. Parkinson of the 18th district died at his home near Ensor Tuesday evening and was buried Wednesday. He was an upright and influential citizen. [Date 10/19/1904, Vol. II, No. 37, Page 4] PARKINSON, MRS. O. D.: Mrs. O. D. Parkinson died at her home in the 18th district on May 10th, 1904, and was buried in the graveyard near Ensor. She was the beloved wife of Esq. Parkinson, and a most estimable lady. [Date 5/18/1904, Vol. II, No. 15, Page 8] PHILLIPS, INFANT OF BOB: The two weeks old infant of Bob Phillips died recently. [Date 9/28/1904, Vol. II, No. 34, Page 4] PHILLIPS, S. M.: S. M. Phillips of near Quiz died Monday evening, but we have not the particulars. [Date 6/1/1904, Vol. II, No. 17, Page 1] PHILLIPS, SAM: Was very sorry to learn of the death of Bro. Sam Phillips, as he was a good christian man and respected by all who knew him. We all must soon follow. Let us be ready for the greatest problem of life. [Date 6/8/1904, Vol. II, No. 18, Page 3] PRESLEY, BELLE: Belle Presley, wife of Silas B. Presley of Martin's Creek, died last Sunday and was buried at Smith Chapel. She leaves a husband and eleven children, four girls and seven boys. [Date 9/28/1904, Vol. II, No. 34, Page 4] QUARLES, DAN: Dan Quarles was shot and killed at Sparta one day last week by Dick Crowder. [Date 11/2/1904, Vol. II, No. 39, Page 4] RANDOLPH, ELIJAH: There was a killing here (Goffton) here Sunday night. Elijah Randolph went to the house of Dudley Kirby about ten o'clock and broke down the door where Kirby's sister and daughter were. Kirby heard him and got up from his bed, went out of his room and Randolph shot him. Peter Kirby, a brother to Dudley, heard the shooting, came to his brothers home and shot Randolph, who died the next day. [Date 3/2/1904, Vol. II, No. 4, Page 6] RASH, WM. A.: Another Confederate soldier has stacked his arms and passed over the river to rest under the shade of the tree. After twelve months' confinement with dropsy our neighbor and fellow soldier, Wm. A. Rash, died at his home in West Cookeville at 4:20 a. m., Aug. 23, 1904. He was born in Jackson county, Jan. 18, 1834. Married Miss Martha E. Smith Nov. 2, 1853. Joined the Christian church Dec. 23, 1853, and lived a consistent member up to his death. He leaves a faithful wife, five dutiful sons and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. He was a member of the Eighth Tennessee Regiment and served during the was as a faithful Christian soldier. Mr. Rash was 70 years, 7 months and 5 days old. . . . [Date 8/24/1904, Vol. II, No. 29, Page 6] REYNOLDS, MRS. ELIZABETH: Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds died at her home near Brotherton on Sunday evening, and was buried at the Rector graveyard Monday. She was a sister of Mrs. B. B. Jared of this place, and a most excellent lady. [Date 7/6/1904, Vol. II, No. 22, Page 1] RICE, SALLIE: Death has again visited our community and claimed for its victim Sallie Rice. She was buried Friday at the Rice graveyard near Cameron, White County. Sallie leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Christian Baptist church and a devoted and pious christian. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. [Date 6/8/1904, Vol. II, No. 18, Page 4] ROBINSON, JIMMIE: Mr. Jimmie Robinson, son of Dr. Lafayette Robinson and wife departed this life Sept. 12, 1904 of typhoid fever, aged 27 years. He was Christian and an honest man, liked by everybody. . . . He leaves a wife, widowed mother, three brothers, two sisters and a brother-in- law, beside a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. [Date 11/2/1904, Vol. II, No. 39, Page 4] RODGERS, MRS. JOEL H.: We are sad to learn of the death of Mrs. Joel H. Rodgers, which occurred on the 22. We extend our sympathy to her husband and relatives in their sad bereavement. [Date 3/30/1904, Vol. II, No. 8, Page 5] SAVAGE, COL. JOHN H.: Col. John H. Savage died last week at McMinnville, closing a long and remarkable career. He was well known to many of the older citizens in this section, and greatly admired. Col. Savage was a veteran in three wars -- The Florida Indian war, Mexican war, and Civil war. He held several public offices at different times, and was in congress in the 50's. His career was a stormy one, and it is hoped his turbulent soul has found the rest in the great beyond that was denied in this world. [Date 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 4] SMITH, J. J.: We notice with sorrow the death of our old friend and brother. J. J. Smith of Smithville. [Date 7/27/1904, Vol. II, No. 25, Page 1] SNODGRASS, CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. C. E.: The 18-month old child of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Snodgrass died yesterday morning after a lingering illness of several weeks with pneumonia. The remains will be interred in the cemetery here today. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends. -- Crossville Chronicle [Date 1/27/1904, Vol. I, No. 51, Page 6] STEWART, CHILD OF W. L.: The 9 month old child of W. L. Stewart of Cookeville died Saturday and was buried at this place Sunday. [Date 7/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 23, Page 3] STOCKTON, NOAH: Death has again visited our neighborhood, claiming for its victim Noah Stockton. He was about 50 years of age, and has always been a good, peaceable citizen, a kind and affectionate husband and father. He leaves a wife and three children, several brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. Though there is an empty seat around the hearthstone, a vacant chair at the table and the house made so lonely and sad by the mysterious hand of Providence, yet God doeth all things well. [Date 5/18/1904, Vol. II, No. 15, Page 6] STOCKTON, NOAH N.: Editor Herald: As many of Bro. Noah Stockton's relatives and friends are readers of your columns. I am requested to write a short sketch of his life and ask you to please publish. Bro. Noah Stockton was born Sept. 16, 1853. Died May 5, 1904. Professed faith in Christ when a boy, under the preaching of Bro. A. L. Goodloe. He joined the M. E. Church South shortly after conversion and remained faithful to the end. He was married to Miss Minerva Matheny about twenty years ago. To this marriage were born two boys and one girl. The widow and children survive him. . . . [Date 6/1/1904, Vol. II, No. 17, Page 2] STOCKTON, SALLY: Aunt Sally Stockton died Sunday night at 6:30 and was buried Tuesday at 11 o'clock, at Paron. She was 85 years old and an excellent christian lady. [Date 1/20/1904, Vol. I, No. 50, Page 3] THOMAS, HENRY: Last Saturday night Henry Thomas, colored, of this place was shot and killed while at a dance in Algood. Elbert West Geo. Gist, negroes, have been arrested for the murder and will be given a hearing before Esq. J. R. Douglass Thursday. Thomas -- "Preacher" everybody called him -- was well liked by our citizens and had lived in Cookeville ten or twelve years. [Date 6/22/1904, Vol. II, No. 20, Page 8] WHITTAKER, WASH: Wash Whittaker died at his home last week. He had been confined to his room for several weeks with dropsy. [Date 8/10/1904, Vol. II, No. 27, Page 3]