The Blount County News-Dispatch, 16 Feb 1893 From Rockland. Died, on the 4th inst., of typhoid pneumonia, Zipporah, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Calvert, aged 17 years. On the 26th of January she went out to the barn, and when she returned she told the family that her eyes had turned white while out, and that she saw her brother, James, die on the 22d of January and his two children some time before, and that she would seen be with them in a beautiful world where sorrow and trouble was unknown. As she was apparently in good health they did not believe her, and told her she should not talk so, but she said, "you do not believe me but it is true and you will soon find it so." That same night she was taken ill and foretold them of her death up to the last moment. She sent for her two brothers, who don't profess to be on the Lord's side, and talked to them and warned them of the danger, and exorted them to change their way of living or they would be lost forever. The night before she died she called her father and one of her brothers, who had a difficulty some time ago, and who have been very cruel toward each other since. She told them how they were doing and the danger of living such a life, and asked them to promise her to drop the strife and live as father and son should, if they would for them to kneel by her bed. They humbled themselves down and she prayed a prayer that is hard to excel. May God in His mercy help them to keep the pledge. This should be a warning to all, especially to those who are out of Christ. I was present when she professed religion four years ago. She was happily converted to Christ, joined the Primitive Baptist church and lived a faithful member until God saw fit to take her home. I was present during her last moments on earth, and it was the most heart rending scene that ever came before the eyes of your humble scribe. She was in great misery, but the more she suffered the more she rejoiced in the love of God. A few moments before she died she raised her hand at full length and said yonder if the prettiest thing I ever saw and I am going to get it. God bless the aged mother who knelt and prayed for her daughter to be restored to health one more, but alas the summons had come, and all was quiet and with tears in eyes all watched her smile of the last time and breathe the last breath of life. Then came the thought to me, am I ready to depart this life as this sister has? May God help us all to make preparations for we know not the time when we will have to meet the great Judge. Her remains were laid to rest on Monday, the 6th inst. The funeral was conducted by Mr. Thomas Armstrong, and was attended by a large crowd. She was a good daughter, affectionate sister and a kind friend to all. May God bless the bereaved parents who have lost, by death, two sons, a daughter and a son-in-law recently. Feb. 10th, 1893. Customer. Note: Zipporah Calver was born 15 Oct 1875; buried Hays Cemetery.