Category: Obituaries

Key, Ada Jones (1877-1894)

Ada Jones Key was born Oct 15th 1877 and died July 9th 1894, thus living 16 years 8 months and 24 days. She was the oldest child of Elder and Mrs. G.O.Key.

From childhood she was noted for being kind and affectionate especially to her mother- a noble trait which followed her til death called her hence.

For two weeks prior to her departure she was seriously ill with typhoid fever, but not withstanding her own condition she seemed much interested in the welfare of all around and seemed fearful that her mother would over exert herself in caring for her.

She frequently expressed a desire to recover and told the writer the mourning of her death that she wanted to get well, if it was the Lord’s will, and go with her papa to church. Though she never belonged to the militant church nor made an open profession, she left much evidence that she believed in God saving of her soul.

North Carolina Voice 26 Jul 1894

Schaub, Mary Laura (1850-1893)

The community of Pinnacle was shocked Thursday evening, Jan 5, 1893, at the tidings of Mrs. Mary L. Schaub’s death. She was one of the most highly respected ladies of the community. So amiable, kind, and lady like. She was loved by all who knew her. The community has sustained a great loss in her death. But tis to her husband and five sons that the loss is greatest. To them it is irreparable. Her husband found in her a true help-meet and companion, and language cannot describe his feeling of loss and desolation. Her boys have lost a gentle and loving, but true and faithful mother. We feel for them and pray that this bereavement may be sanctified to their good. We pray also that the Lord may graciously comfort her mother and brothers. Mrs. Schaub’s maiden name was Mary Laura Grabs. She was born Feb 10, 1850 and was therefore in her 43rd year when she died, Jan 5th 1893. She made a profession of religion when she was 14 years of age and connected herself with the Crooked Run Methodist Protestant Church, near which she was raised. She did not have perfect satisfaction as to her conversion for several years, but 8 years ago she became fully assured that she was a child of God and has ever since been possessed of this sweet comfort. On the 20th of Jan 1870, she was united in marriage to Mr. W.H. Schaub, to whom she was a most devoted wife. The Lord gave them seven children, two of whom preceded her to the better world. She has entered into rest. How blest the righteous when she dies. The subject of the above memorial was buried at Mt. Pleasant. The funeral was preached by Rev. S. H. Helsabeck.

Pinnacle Era 14 Jan 1893

Throckmorton, Sudie (d-1915)

There was a sad accident on Danbury, N.C. a few days ago. Sudie Throckmorton, 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Throckmorton, was crossing a foot log that spans Little Snow Creek, near their home when she fell in and was drowned before she could be rescued. Her 10 year old brother was with her at the time and also fell in but succeeded in climbing out before getting into the swift current of the stream. The brother and children were on their way home from school. The recent heavy rains had greatly swollen the stream.

The Union Republican 21 Jan 1915

Boyles, Martha J. (1840-1907)

Martha J. Boyles, nee Browder was born Sept 6, 1840, died Feb 1, 1907, aged 66 years, 4 months and 25 days. She leaves two children, Mrs. Susan R. Roberts and W.R. Boyles, 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She was a professor of religion for about 40 years, first a member of Mt. Olive Baptist church, but joined the M.E. church at Chestnut Grove about 11 years ago. She lived a consistent Christian life for many years, and was a kind good mother and grandmother, a good obliging neighbor. She will be missed by many, but especially by her children and grandchildren. She was buried at Chestnut Grove church.

The Danbury Reporter 07 Feb 1907

Fowler, John G. (1851-1904)

Mr. John G. Fowler, of Dalton, was born March 19th, 1851, died Aug 26th 1904, aged 53 years, five months, 6 days. He professed religion in 1886 and joined the Methodist church at Trinity. He has been afficted for many years and for the last 11 months confined to his home, 5 children and three grandchildren had proceeded him to the glory world. He leaves a bereaved wife, nine children and six grand children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss.

The Danbury Reporter 01 Sept 1904

Vaughn, Polly (d-1906)

We are sorry to note the death of our dear friend, Mrs. Polly Vaughn, who died May 6th, and was laid to rest at the Denny burying ground near Grassy Knob. She was 80 years old. 1 son survives her, Mr. Gid Vaughn. She was confined to her bed for 15 days, and knew everything till the end. She had been living with her grandson, Mr. Virgil Vaughn most 11 years and often while on her death bed made the remark how kind the family had been to her and said Mrs. Vaughn had never given her a short word while she had been with her.

The Danbury Reporter 17 May 1906

Slate, Ila Bell (d-1911)

Ila Bell Slate, daughter of James Slate, wwas laid to rest in Friendship cemetery on the 16th. She was one year and 8 days old. It was sad indeed for these fond parents to part with the dear daughter, but the hope to meeting her again in the new resurrected state cheers their hearts. None but those who have given up their children can realize how hard it is to tear ourselves away from the cold never to see the little one again on earth.

The Danbury Reporter 01 Mar 1911

Moser, Jasper (1863-1915)

Jasper J. Moser was born Dec 20, 1863 and died May 23 1915, aged 51 years, 5 months and 3 days. He had been a member of the Methodist church at Palmyra for many years, and was the most earnest Christian; he was deeply pious, spiritually minded and consistent in his Christian life. He loved the church of his choice and loved all of God’s people in any and all of the churches., whenever he met them. There was the largest crowd of people at old Palmyra church to attend his funeral the writer has seen in a long time on such occasion.

The Danbury Reporter 09 Jun 1915

Kiser, Henry W. (1846-1913)

Henry W. Kiser was born Sept. 12, 1846 and died May 28, 1913. His stay on earth was 66 years, 8 months, and 16 days. He was a devoted husband and kind loving father. He leaves a widow and eight children, all of whom survive. The funeral services were conducted from the Mt. Olive church.

The Danbury Reporter 25 Jun 1913

Williams, Richard (d-1914)

Died of heart disease at his home on Campbell Route One Friday- was quite a young man, aged 35. C.D. and G.W. Smith, of Snow Creek, visited Danbury Monday and reported the death of Mr. Richard Williams, which occured at his home. Mr. Williams who was only 35 years of age, had had several heart attacks of heart trouble, but had recently been up and going about. His passing was rather sudden. He is survived by a wife and several children. The interment was made on Sunday at the Cardwell graveyard.

The Danbury Reporter 25 Mar 1914