Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Saturday, October 9, 1948 Page: Front Page Name: Charles Lee Luffman Age: 23 Born: May 17, 1922 in Stewart County, Tennessee Died: Saturday, May 29, 1943 in action in Alaska or North Africa (Note: There are two separate obituaries on the same page for this gentleman. The year of death is stated as 1943 in both, but in one it says killed in action in Alaska and the other states killed in action in North Africa. I don't know if the 1943 is a typo, it is possible his body had just been found in 1948, any additional information is appreciated) Funeral: Friday, October 1, 1948 Burial: Fort Donelson National Cemetery Parents: John and Nancy Luffman Surviving Spouse: None Listed Surviving Children: None Listed Surviving Siblings: Thomas Luffman, Mrs. Fannie Earon, Mrs. Ophia Smith, Marie Luffman, Mrs. Dorothy Wallace Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Saturday, October 9, 1948 Page: Front Page Name: Sherman H. Dennis Age: 58 Born: December 25, 1889 in Stewart County, Tennessee Died: Thursday, September 30, 1948 in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee Funeral: Friday, October 1, 1948 with Milligan & Ridgeway Funeral Home Burial: Green Cemetery Parents: Milbern and Lucy Dennis Surviving Spouse: Daisy Dennis Surviving Children: Fraiser Dennis, Edward Dennis, Levi Dennis, Corbin Dennis, Mrs. Katie Trumo, Mrs. Kathryn Halliday, Mrs. Thelma L. Burkhart Surviving Siblings: Finnis Dennis, Henry Dennis, Mrs. Monroe Lin, Mrs. Dave Nelson, Mrs. G.C. Taylor Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Saturday, October 9, 1948 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Promotion Day is Observed at Ft. Donelson" Promotion Day was observed by the Church School of Ft. Donelson Memorial Methodist Church on Sunday, October 3. The theme for the worship service of the morning was "Work and Worship at Church". Certificates of Promotion were presented to the following: Intermediates, Mildred McGee and Ruth Sexton; Juniors to the Intermediate Department; Joy Hilliard, Marjorie Settle, Orvil Atkins, Billy Clay Cherry, Edward McGee, Buddy Phippen and James Roy Settle; Primaries to Junior Department; Sandra Bruton, Eugene Gibbs and Charles Arthur Walther; Beginners to Primary Department, Owen Ross and Boyd Wallace,Jr., Gwendolyn Raines, an honorary member who is regular in attendance, was awarded a certificate to the Primary Department. Anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, March 4, 1948 Page: Front Page Name: Luella (Hosford) Newberry Age: 66 Born: May 14, 1882 in Stewart County, Tennessee Died: Saturday, February 28, 1948 in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee Funeral: Monday, March 1, 1948 with Milligan & Ridgeway Funeral Home Burial: Fairview Cemetery Parents: W. H. and Ellen Hosford 1st. Spouse: John Phillips 2nd. Spouse: David D. Newberry Surviving Children: Mrs. Gracie Rushing, Roy Phillips, Mrs. Bonnie George, Mrs. Agnes Perigen, Mrs. Rosie Dunnaway, Lynn Newberry, Hughie Newberry Surviving Step-Children: Robert Newberry, Syd Newberry, Ray Newberry, Myrtle Shaver, Ada Dunnaway, Nettie Dunnaway Surviving Siblings: None Listed Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

This article is not an obituary, it is only a newspaper article, my mistake.

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, March 6, 1947 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Dover High Honor Roll" NOTE: There are a lot of names, but I thought any kind of school information is helpful as it is very scarce to find sometimes. Following is a list of students who made the honor roll in Dover High School for the first semester for the year 1946-1947: Freshmen: Doris Atkins, Alice Blane, Amelia A. Cherry, Bailey Crockarell, Madge Green, Virginia Griffin, Vivian Heflin, Elanda Herndon, Jackie Joyce, Billy McGregor, Carrie Sue Martin, Eugene Meadows, Katie Lee Shemwell, Douglas Smith, Jr., Mary Lee Smith, Carl Wallace Glinda Bryant, Betty Cherry, Maud Cherry, Billy Cobb, Ina Dillon, Eadmon Earon, Elmus Ezell, Mohea Folks, Cynthia Grasty, Manie Grasty, Helen Harris, Muriel Lewis, Oneal McGinnis, Annie Mathis, Louis Mitzel, Dean Moore, Essie Nelson, Pearl Pepper, Geraldine Reed, Ann Vaughan, Robbye Walker, Ronald Walker, Margie Wallace, Doris Watson, Hazel Whitford Sophomores: Louise Allen, Jeanetta Crutcher, Peggy Feltner, Mayme Pearl Ryker, Bonnie Sikes, Ted Vaughan, Billy Vinson, Roy Wallace, Perry Atkins, Billy Byrd, Herschel Gafford, Lynn Lancaster, Jessie Lane, Joan Moore, Pernie Sikes, Martha Dean Stavely, Jean Wofford Juniors: Anita Atkins, Velma Crutcher, Eunita Downs, Marjean Hester, Margaret Sexton, Lodema Boyd, Joe Bryant, Robert Earl French, Margaret Green, Helen Hendrix, Georgia Mae Jones, Theron Keel, Omega Link, Jean Meadows, Betty Jo Moore, Betty Ruth Olive, Avalee Reed, Frances Shaw, Maxine Sykes, Doxie Dean Wallace, Thomas Wofford Seniors: Mattie Lou Futrell, Carol Green, Violet Settle, Bonnie Sizemore, Hassell Wolfe, Laverne Allen, Laura Bryant, Estell Hart, Kathryn Hilliard, Harold Hosford, Betty Jo Martin, Hilda Meadows, Jackie Spiceland, Robert Allen Stone, Clay Webb Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, March 6, 1947 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Alvin Keel Sent to Iowa" Alvin Keel, 19, aviation cadet USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Keel of Route 1, Ft. Henry, Tennessee, has reported to the Navy Pre-Flight School, Ottuma, Iowa, from the Naval Air Station, Memphis, Tennessee. Upon completion of a 30 week course he will be sent to the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas, for flight training. Anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, March 6, 1947 Page: Front Page Name: David D. Newberry Age: 84 Born: September 10, 1863 Died: Sunday, March 2, 1947 in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee Funeral: Monday, March 3, 1947 with Milligan & Ridgeway Funeral Home Burial: Fairview Cemetery Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Newberry 1st. Spouse: Lou (Wallace) Newberry 2nd. Spouse: Ella (Hosford) Newberry Surviving Children: Robert Newberry, Thomas Newberry, Syd Newberry, Ray Newberry, Myrtle Shaver, Ada Dunnaway, Nettie Newberry, Hughie Newberry, Lynn Newberry, Rosa Dunnaway, Bonnie George, Agnes Perigen Surviving Step-Children: Roy Phillips, Gracie Rushing Surviving Siblings: None Listed Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, March 6, 1947 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Long Creek Home Destroyed by Fire March 1" The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks, on Long Creek was completely destroyed by fire Saturday night around 6:30. The fire was started when a kitchen lamp chimney broke catching the curtains on fire. The adjoining neighbors immediately ran to the scene but too late to save any of the house or household things. No one received any serious injuries, only minor burns. Anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, October 26, 1944 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Cpl. Vick Hurt in Accident in North Africa" Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vick of Route 3 have been notified by the War Department that their son, Cpl. Walton S. Vick was injured October in an accident in North Africa. Corporal Vick was thrown from a truck in which he was riding and sustained a skull fracture. Assigned to an anti-aircraft battalion Corporal Vick has been overseas since April of 1943 and training in the States about nine months. He was stationed on Corsica Island just off Italy when he last wrote his parents. Before his enlistment he was employed in Middletown, Ohio. Three brothers are overseas: James L. Vick, S. 2/C, is somewhere in the South Pacific; Cpl. J. E. Vick is with the Field Artillery in New Guinea and Pvt. Harlan Vick is an MP somewhere in France. Anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, October 26, 1944 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Cpl. Ted Sills Back in States, Was Wounded" Cpl. Thomas R. "Ted" Sills, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sills of Model, has returned to the States after convalescing in England from wounds of the right arm received August 5 in France. Before being transferred to a hospital in Temple, Texas he talked with his mother from Charleston, S.C. He has been awarded the Silver Star in recognition of his gallantry in action in France. He also received the Purple Heart for wounds. Corporal Sills served with the Medical Corps. in England from February of this year, almost a year after his enlisting, until entering France shortly after the initial invasion. Anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, October 26, 1944 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Ralls Brothers Return Home From War Fronts" 1st. Lt. J. Warner Ralls and Marine Pvt. John E. Ralls, two native Stewart Countians, returning from opposite parts of the global warfare, met at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Ralls, Sr. at Nashville, bringing various decorations and vivid memories of the horrors of war. Lieutenant Ralls, a B-24 Liberator bomber pilot has been awarded the Air Medal and three Oak Leaf Clusters, after flying 32 combat missions over German held territory and spending two months in a Romanian prison camp. All crowded in the 10 months spent overseas. Private Ralls wears the Second Marine Division's Presidential citation for bravery at Tarawa and tells of fighting in Saipan and Tinian Island in the Marianas, during the 21 months active duty in the Pacific. He is a gunner on a General Sherman tank. The men were born near Carlisle where their parents lived prior to moving to Nashville. The father, born and reared in the county, was salesmanager of the Dover Iron Company for many years. They are nephews of John Ralls of Carlisle. Anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

In a message dated 9/29/2004 1:39:28 AM Central Standard Time, wallycrib@comcast.net writes: From: "Rita Wall" <wallycrib@comcast.net> > To: <TNSTEWAR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 11:36 PM > Subject: Re: [TNSTEWAR] "W.M.U. To Meet At Brandon Home" Newspaper Article > > > > Does anyone know who Mrs. Joe Dill is mentioned below. Is Dorothy Nell > > Bilbrey the wife of Owen Leon Hicks? Dorothy Nell Bilbrey married H. P. VINSON, Jr. Page 81, Stewart County, History - 1980 > Who is Mrs. B. B. Sills? Perhaps B. B. is Barney Butler Sills, right, so > > who did he marry?

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, October 26, 1944 Page: Front Page Name: Edna (Newberry) Knight Age: 26 Born: September 23, 1918 Died: Friday, October 20, 1944 in Stewart County, Tennessee Funeral: Saturday, October 21, 1944 with Milligan & Ridgeway Funeral Home Burial: Jackson Cemetery Parents: Matthew Newberry and Nancy (Luffman) Newberry Surviving Spouse: Freeman Knight Surviving Children: James Howard Knight, Robert Herschel Knight Surviving Siblings: None Listed Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Thursday, October 26, 1944 Page: Front Page Article Title: "Sgt. Wallace's Birthday Is Observed" The Birthday of S/Sgt. Gerald B. Wallace, who is serving in the Pacific, was observed Sunday, October 22 at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Brigham Wallace of Route 3. Joining his parents in the observance were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wallace and son, Gary; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace and daughters, Nelda and Joyce; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Coats and sons, Darrell and Glenn; Mrs. W. M. Keel and sons, Eddie, Billy and Harold Wallace. Each family brought a basket lunch which was served from an attractively arranged table which had as its center piece a beautiful white birthday cake. A vase with a pink dahlia was placed at Sergeant Wallace's plate to represent his absence. His mother blew out the candles, making the wish "that he may be present at his next birthday". Anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, March 31, 1981 Page: A-2 Name: Grady M. Ralls Age: 80 Born: April 21, 1900 in Stewart County, Tennessee Died: Friday, March 20, 1981 at Memorial Hospital, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee Funeral: Sunday, March 22, 1981 with Anglin Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Burial: Taylor's Chapel Cemetery, Big Rock, Stewart County, Tennessee Parents: Henry Ralls and Sallie (Pace) Ralls Deceased Spouse: Flossie (Taylor) Ralls Surviving Children: Carl E. Ralls, William Hardy Ralls, Frances Nash, Grady Mae Ross Surviving Siblings: George D. Ralls, Creola Taylor, Zola Summers Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, March 31, 1981 Page: A-2 Name: Leonard Blanton Age: 71 Born: No date, born in the New Hope Community, Adamsville, McNairy County, Tennessee Died: Wednesday, March 18, 1981 at McNairy County Hospital Funeral: Friday, March 20, 1981 with Shackleford Funeral Home Burial: Adamsville Cemetery Parents: Not Listed Surviving Spouse: Ova Blanton Surviving Children: Sarah Gray, Ray Blanton, Gene Blanton Surviving Siblings: None listed Note: This obituary is for the father of a former Tennessee Governor, Ray Blanton. There is not connection to Stewart County listed, so I am guessing that the obituary was printed in many of the Tennessee newspapers due to the fact his son was Governor. Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, March 31, 1981 Page: A-2 Name: Clarence James Hall, Sr. Age: 76 Born: February 14, 1905 in Murray County, Tennessee Died: Tuesday, March 17, 1981 in Trinity Hospital, Erin, Houston County, Tennessee Funeral: Saturday, March 31, 1981 with Nave's Erin Chapel Funeral Home Burial: Erin Community Cemetery Parents: Ross and Willie Hall Surviving Spouse: Ella Corene (Brown) Hall Surviving Children: Clarence Hall, Jr., Curtis Hall, William Hall, Stan Hall, Phillip Hall, Marvin Hall, Algey Hall, Lawrence Hall, Ivan Hall, Betty Dozier, Bobby O. Hillsman Surviving Siblings: Johnny Booker, Buddy Booker Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, March 31, 1981 Page: A-2 Name: Everett Nell Loerch Age: 20 Born: November 29, 1960 in Houston County, Tennessee Died: Sunday, March 22, 1981 in Trinity Hospital, Erin, Houston County, Tennessee Funeral: Tuesday, March 24, 1981 with Anglin Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Burial: Cane Creek Cemetery Parents: James Loerch and Lucille (Westerman) Loerch Surviving Spouse: None Listed Surviving Children: None Listed Surviving Siblings: Vera Clairday, Brenda Pulley, Rose Anthon, Patricia Loerch Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee. Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, March 31, 1981 Page: A-2 Name: James "Jimmy" Carroll Lamberth, Jr. Age: 21 Born: June 25, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio Died: Sunday, March 22, 1981 at Baptist Hospital, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee Funeral: Tuesday, March 24, 1981 with Nave's Erin Funeral Home Burial: Fort Donelson National Cemetery Parents: James Carroll Lamberth, Sr. and Joan Carolyn (Clark) Lamberth Surviving Spouse: None Listed Surviving Children: None Listed Surviving Siblings: Jason Lamberth, Melanie Brake Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details. In Christ, Melissa Barker