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Smith, Infant (d-1915)

The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith passed away Saturday night of an illness of several days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John D. Smith. After the services the body was laid to rest in the family burying ground where a large crowd of friends and relatives were gathered to witness the burial.

The Danbury Reporter 09 Jun 1915

Moser, Malinda (d-1915)

Mrs. Malinda Moser was born Apr 1, 1838 and died May 27, 1915, aged 77 years, 1 month and 27 days. She was a member of Palmyra Methodist Church for long years and lived most earnest, faithful and consistent Christian til the close of her earthly pilgrimage. She would often speak faith in Jesus Christ and her hopes of Heaven and would get happy and shout praises of God. She said before she died that she was going home.

The Danbury Report 09 Jun 1915

Pulliam, Martha A. (d-1906)

King, May 15,- Mrs. Martha A.E.Pulliam, familiarly known as “Aunt Betsey”, died in her home Saturday evening at the advanced age of 81 years. The interment was at Trinity church Sunday.

The Danbury Reporter 17 May 1906

Newsom, Robah (d-1912)

11 year old son of Mr. J.H. Newsom, of King, who underwent an operation at the Twin City hospital at Winston last Saturday for appendicitis, died Sunday morning at 3:20. The remains were sent to King for interment yesterday afternoon.

The Danbury Reporter 22 May 1912

Savage, William Anderson (d-1959)

MURPHY- William Anderson Savage, 82, former resident of Murphy, died at 5:30 am Sunday in an Atlanta, Ga. hospital following a long illness. Mr. Savage was a native of Stokes County, a son of the late E.A. and Charlotta Savage. Services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday in Murphy First Methodist Church.

Asheville Citizen Times June 22, 1959

Savage, Thomas H. (d-1880)

Died March 8th, 1880, after a lingering sickness, Thomas H. Savage, aged 77 years and 23 days. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He loved and worked for the church of Christ. His death was calm and triumphant, he has left an aged wife, his surviving children and grandchildren to feel his absence, but they have the assurance that their loss is his eternal gain.

Raleigh Christian Advocate Dec 15th, 1880

Savage, Elisha Anderson (d-1929)

E.A.Savage, 91, Dies At Murphy

Pioneer Cherokee Citizen Will Be Buried This Afternoon Murphy, Apr 23.- E.A.Savage, 91, died Monday night at 11 o clock at his home at the Regal Hotel, Murphy. He was born and raised in Stokes County, N.C., but had been citizen of Murphy for the past 15 years. He was married in 1866 to Miss Charlotta Savage, and to this union were born nine children Mrs. Laura Silver, Tacoma, Wash; C.W. and W.A. Savage, Murphy; Dr. Frank Savage, Hatch, New Mexico; James T. Savage, Coeburn, Va.; deceased, Mrs. Nannie Gunderson; Charles P. Savage, Tacoma, Wash; Walter G. Savage, Chihuhahua, Mexico; Mrs. Lizie Burns, Murphy. Mr. Savage had been a faithful member of the M.E. Church for about 60 years was a veteran of the Civil war and possibly the oldest citizen in Cherokee county. He returned about three weeks ago from Florida where he had spent the winter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Methodist church.

Asheville Citizen Times Apr. 24, 1929

Savage, Columbus Washington (d-1950)

Murphy Rites Arranged For C.W.Savage Murphy-

Funeral services for C.W. Savage, 81, Murphy hotel operator and businessman, who died of pneumonia Friday morning in a Murphy hospital, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Murphy Presbyterian Church. He had been for only a few hours. Mr. Savage came to Murphy in 1915. He operated the Regal Hotel for a number of years, and later erected the Savage Hotel which he operated at the time of his death. He was a native of Stokes County and spent his early years in Mt. Airy. Surviving are the widow; an adopted son, W. Burt Savage of Norfolk, Va; three brothers, W.A. of Cornelia, Ga., Charles P. of Tacoma, Wash; and Walter G. of Baton Rouge, La., two sisters, Mrs. A.J. Burns of Murphy, and Mrs. J.T. Griffith of Cornelia, Ga., four grandchildren and three nieces. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery, members of the Murphy Masonic lodge will conduct graveside rites.

Asheville Citizen Times Mar. 25, 1950