Southern Democrat Nov 15, 1928 G B STEPHENS DEAD G B STEPHENS, one of the oldest citizens of Oneonta died at his home on Adams Avenue at 2:15 Saturday morning. Mr Stephens had been in ill health for a number of years, but remained active upto about a week before his death. His death was due to general debility. "Uncle Bent", as his friends affectionately called him, was in his 85th year, having passed his 84th birthday on July 17, 1928. He was a consecrated christian, having been a member of the Baptist church for 59 years. He took special pride in looking after the physical comfort of the ministers of his denomination. He was a Confederate Veteran and was in a number of fierce battles in the War Between the States. He spent all of his life in Blount County except while he was in the army, and he had many friends throughout the county. The deceased is survived by his widow, three daugthters, Mrs W J Young of East Lake; Mrs D C Rasco of Oneonta; and Mrs J B Malone of Gadsden; one sister, Mrs D E Murhpree of Synder Texas. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev J A May, a former pastor, assisted by Rev J L Moye and Rev W J Nash. The remains were laid to rest in Old Liberty Cemetery. Wade and Lowry in charge.