The following are death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1903 McNairy County Independent. Friday, 10 April 1903. McNairy County Independent. In Memoriam. The death angel came at 3:30 o'clock, March 25, 1903, and claimed for its victim a husband, father and friend. Luther Rice Littlefield, of Adamsville, Tenn. He was born Dec. 25, 1826, at the good old age of 76 years and three months he died. He married Miss Nancy A. Wolverton in Tippah Co., Miss., Dec 28, 1849, at the age of 22, and for fifty-four years they walked side by side in the road of life. His wife, now feeble and blind is left sitting by his empty chair waiting for the angel to return and take her home to her faithful friend. The year he married he professed faith in Christ, and thus begun his married responsibilities in the cause of Christ. In 1849, Eld. Levin Savage, of happy memory, baptized him in Tippah Co., Miss, and for nearly fifty-four years brother Littlefield lived a consciencious land mark Baptist, devoted to the cause of truth and righteousness. He reared a family of eleven children, s! ome of whom have filled places of public trust, and his family is one of the most honored in the county. He moved to Tennessee in 1850 where by labor and economy he succeeded in earning a splendid living and leaves considerable property to his children, all of whom are married and have families. How seeming sad it is to say goodbye, yet in the evening shadows of life, when pain and sorrows crown our brow, the good hand of Him who loves us, reaches down and takes us away to the Temple where the lights burn forever. Peace to the bereaved and praise to the King who conquered death, and set life's banner over the solemn tomb. Luther Rice Littlefield, dear husband, father, friend, Waited for the message God did send, To call him to glory with the blood-washed blest, And he ceased from labor and went to rest. To all his children his smile was dear, In sunshine and shadows while with them here, For seventy-six years he stood the test, Then said, "I am weary; let me rest". His heart was brave, his life was true, His soul was pure as the mountain dew. His hands were busy and in the sweat of his face, He earned his bread, sustained by grace. His God and his church were his joy and care, In their service he always bore his share, His home and his country he loved to the last, In duty and prudence he found life's task. His examples were all written, where each one may read. His action all made good lessons to heed; His words were well spoken, in kindness and love, His faith pointed upward to God above. We will miss you, dear one, here below, But Jesus did call you and you did go To see Him who sits on the throne, But we will join you when life is done. Yes, God knows best for us, we are so weak; In our grief and our sorrow, Him can we seek, Then when earth's pathway, we no longer can roam, With Jesus in heaven we all may have a home. The hour is coming when you and when I Will put down our burden, for we too must die, Our sun is fast sinking, our bodies must fall, And the death angel for us will shortly call. Friday, 17 April 1903. McNairy County Independent. Another Old Citizen Dead. J. A. Romine, age 65 years, died at his home hear Stantonville last night. He was afflicted with paralysis for several years and for over a year had been confined. Mr. Romine came from Alabama when a lad and since that time lived near the place where he died. He is the father of three children, the eldest being Hon. W. B. Romine, wow living in Pulaski, and a member of the present legislature. His wife, whom he married about 1858, was Miss. Sarah E. Fulwood, a sister to our townsman, Robert Fulwood. Mr. Romine was a man of strong conviction and of that cast of robust and rugged citizenship which make an impress upon the community. He was long a leading member of the Methodist church and died in full faith. He was buried Tuesday at Clear Creek cemetery, Rev. Maddox officiating. Friday, 24 April 1903. McNairy County Independent. Died. Miss Vicie Stiles died at her home near Selmer last Friday. She was buried at Jopling cemetery, where lie side by side many of her kindred. Rev. W. J. Williams officiated in appropriate burial services at the grave where were congregated a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Miss Stiles was the sister of Robert, Elias and Edward Stiles, and together with her brother Robert had lived on the farm. She was a most industrious and worthy woman and warmly devoted to her brothers. She had been a member of the Cumberland Church at Selmer since its organization and had lived a consistent Christian life. She had been confined to her bed for several weeks and the physicians had for some time held no hope of recovery. The members of the family have our sincere condolence in this sad bereavement. Jerry D. Duncan