GREENE COUNTY Alabama

Newspaper Death Notices - Greene County Democrat

Submitted by Charlotte Patterson unless otherwise noted.

The abbreviation “ult.” in the below notices stands for the Latin “ultimo,” or last—a date last month. The abbreviation “inst.” stands for instant, or this month—within the same month.

Newspaper Date	Surname	Death Notice
17 Nov 1907	Smith	Death of Mrs. W. W. Smith We regret very much to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Amanda Smith, wife of Mr. W. W. Smith, of Union, which sad event took place Tuesday night about 10 o’clock. She has had heart trouble several years, but appeared to be as well as usual that day, until a short time before her death, when she complained of a pain in her heart and in a few moments was dead. Dr. Tom Smith, having stopped there that evening to get out of the rain was with her when she died. She leaves a heart-broken husband and seven children to mourn her death.
	Murphy	Mrs. Thetna Murphy Mrs. Thetna Murphy, of Clinton, died very suddenly of heart failure. She cooked supper and was taken sick immediately after and died before 10 o’clock. She was about 65 years old and was beloved and respected by a large circle of relatives and friends for her many exemplary traits of character. She was the mother of Mrs. H. C. Hammett. The remains were interred in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
	Patton	DEATH OF JAS. MANLY PATTON Tuscaloosa, May 11. –(Special.)— James Manly Patton, the second son of Hon. And Mrs. Walter Patton, died yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o’clock. Young Mr. Patton was only about 18 years old, and was a promising student at the University of Alabama. On his father’s side, he was a grandson of Hon. Thos. Jefferson Patton of Knoxville, one of Greene county’s most honored citizens, and his maternal grandfather was the Rev. John C. Foster, for fifty years the beloved pastor of Grant Creed Church of this county. He was of most exemplary character, and a young man highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a popular member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and prominent in athletics there. On account of his death, which was scheduled at the university last night was called off. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Presbyterian church, the Rev. John Van Lear, o the Presbyterian church and the Rev. L. O. Dawson of the Baptist church conducting services—special to Age-- Herald
Apr 1927	Wilson	IN MEMORY OF ZACK WILSON On the 6th of April, 1927, the angel of death came to the home of Ms. Alice Colvin and carried away her dear father, to the happy land of rest, where there is no sorrow and death. He is gone, though we mourn him not as those who have no hope, but look forward to the time when the earthly ties that have been severed, will be united again in that heaven of bliss where there will be no more sad parting. He was loved by all who knew him. So gently did he pass out into the presence and glory of the King that no one could say good-bye, but we know that he is with his loved ones over there. He was laid to rest at Pleasant Hill Cemetery by the side of his wife who passed away 28 years ago. It is sweet to know that he is safe at Jesus’ feet. Truly he was a good father, kind neighbor, and a devoted child of God. He gave his heart to Christ and joined the Christian Church at Union in 18-2. He was born in 1849, so that at his death he was 78 years old. He bore his afflictions with patience, and never murmured. He was in bed several weeks and suffered very much but no one knew as he would always say, “very well.” He leaves four heartbroken children, two sons and two daughters, 20 grandchildren, and 1 great grand child to mourn his loss. Also two brothers, and one sister. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep. From which none ever wake to weep. Yet again, we hope to meet thee When the day of life has fled. Then in heaven with joy to greet thee
Nov 1931	Thornton	GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRAT EUTAW, ALABAMA Thursday, November 12, 1931 MRS. CLARA THORNTON Mrs. S. S. Thornton died at the home of her nephew, September 5, 1931. She had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Neal Stinson of Springfield for eight years. Before this she spent her time above Union in the Beulah neighborhood. She was 78 years old. She was a faithful member of Beulah Baptist Church. For 40 years. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in Beulah Cemetery on September 6. She has gone and left two foster daughters, Mrs. W. T. Wilson of union and T C. Williams of Mantua (submitted by Eddie Herndon)
June 1934	Stephens	June 1934 Greene County Democrat MRS. LOUISE STEPHENS DIES Mrs. Louise Stephens, widow of the late Fred Stephens, died Sunday night and was buried Monday afternoon at Beulah Cemetery, the service being conducted by Dr. David Bryan, pastor of the Eutaw Baptist Church. She was 74 years old, and had lived all her life in Greene County. Before her marriage she was Miss Louise Drummond. She was a lifelong member of the Beulah Baptist Church and was a devoted and consistent member. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Nettie Lewis, and seven sons Hosey, Phister, Wood, Jeff (of Willspoint, Tex.) Wilburn, Leslie, and Fred, all of Eutaw. She also leaves four sisters, Mrs. J. J. Pearce, Ms. Ben Stephens, Mrs. J. H. Porter, and Mrs. Lonnie Lamb, and three brothers, Bill, Jessie, and Robert Drummond, and a large number of grandchildren. “Her children rise up and call her blessed.”
	Scarbrough	MRS. PORTER SCARBROUGH DIES Mrs. Porter Scarbrough, who was Miss Inez Anderson, died at her home near Livingston last Thursday. She had been an invalid for many years. She was the daughter of the late T. J. and Martha Anderson of this place. She is survived by one son, Mr. Anderson Scarbrough, and one sister Mrs. F. A. Coleman and a number of nephews and nieces.
July 1940	Speed	JAMES R. SPEED James R. Speed, age 72, died Friday night, unexpectedly, at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. T. Callahan, near Holt. He was born near Mount Hebron, in this county, and attended the school of Capt. D. Poynor while the editor was also a student there. He made his home with his sister, Mrs. Lena Carroll at Belmont, Sumter county, and was visiting his sister in Holt when he had a sudden attack. His remains were taken to Belmont for internment. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Callahan, Mrs. Carroll, and Mrs. O. L. Speed of Northport and two half sisters, Mrs. Eddie H. McGraw and Ms. Wayne Pope of Eutaw. The editor had very kind feelings for “Jim,” from our early school days. In his youth, he had a passion for game chickens and raised some of the finest chickens of that breed the state ever had.