November 30, 1928 issue of The Winston County Journal: Thomas Jefferson Lindsey, born Jan 22, 1850, died at Betheden on October 9, 1928. He was 78 years, 8 months, and 17 days old. Member of Betheden Lutheran Church. Married to Miss Susie PRISOCK on November 26, 1874; Six children of whom he leaves: Messrs. A. B. and M. A. Lindsey; Mrs. T. W. Kinard and Mrs. D. A. Kinard; his widow; one sister, Mrs. W. P. Joiner, six grandchildren. Funeral services were held on the afternoon of Oct. 9 at 5 o'clock at Betheden Lutheran Church, conducted by his pastor, Jefferson L. Drafts. Text: Psalm 71:9 and Isiah 46:4. Interment was in the churchyard.