Several years ago, three notebooks that were the diaries of Mrs. Olive were loaned to the archives so they could be transcribed by Donna and the information made available to the public. Most personal items and gossip were not included when transcribed; only the births, deaths and marriages that she had recorded. On many of these, she not only gave their date of death, but included where they were buried, parents names, cause of death, and a comment on the family, death or funeral. Some of the entries also list the birth date. Many of these names and dates may be inscribed on tombstones, but the comments are invaluable to researchers and can not be found in a cemetery.

The deaths begin in 1940 and continue through 1949. Original spelling and punctuation have been retained in most cases. Information between {} has been added. Mrs. Olive obviously recorded some of the names and dates from memory, obtained them from obituaries, from tombstones, or from family members, since there is one for 1899 and a few for the 1920's and 1930's. The majority of these are for the 1940's.

Baby son of Joe and Louise Dishongh died Saturday 11 A.M., June 29, 1940. He was born June 22, 1940. Burial at Nebo. Didn't go, was sick. Baby had spasms from birth.

(Owen) McClanahan age 19 years was buried at Nebo June 28, 1940, had T.B.

Baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Roberts born Tuesday, July 9, 1940 lived a few minutes, burial at R. R. {Railroad Cemetery in Wayne Co., TN}. Adene and I helped make the casket, was the largest newborn baby I ever saw. Also the most pitiful burial, not even a song or prayer.

Freeman Hollis died Friday, September 24, 1937. Fell while working on the dam at Guntersville, lived several hours, fell from a scaffold several feet height, 40 I believe. Funeral at Baptist Church Sunday P.M., a very large crowd, lots of masons from his home, buried at Cedar Grove, his body was badly bruised and broken. He left a wife and two babies - son and daughter.

Elmer Olive was killed October 28, 1934 about 1:30 P.M. driving an old Model T. Ford from St. Joseph to I. C. {Iron City} on Sunday P.M. Must have been driving to fast, struck loose gravel in the road, ran into a tel. pole, turned the Ford over, crashed one front wheel and killed himself instantly. His body was terrible, didn't even look like a human face, was buried at Cedar Grove Monday. Bro. Lewis preached an awful good funeral about 12:30, burial about 1:30.

Dick Olive was killed on Butler Creek by Harvey Bradley (said to be Bill Bromley) January 21, 1923, sometime in the P.M. Floyd Grimes came and told us early in the night. It was raining the coldest rain. Jack and some other men went after him in the wagon, got him here sometime in the night. He was buried at Cedar Grove for a few weeks when Ed died both were buried at Nebo sometime in March. Had a trial, spent a lot of money, nothing was done.

Lizzie Gamble Spencer died May 14, 1940, menopause and low blood. Sick a long time, death unexpected though. Burial at Nebo Wednesday P.M. Lots of people and flowers, a grown son and a little girl about 14 years - Floyd Olive preached her funeral. "Death and Resurection of Lazarus" subject. Was a good christian woman.

Mr. Joe Garner of St. Joseph was buried May 13, 1940. Had a stroke sometime ago, 66 years of age, lived all alone, Uncle Rick went to burial.

Bro. Livingood died at Wayland Springs Saturday, August 3, 1940 about 9 A.M. Funeral Sunday P.M. I. C. {Iron City} Baptist Church. A very large crowd. Was 70 years of age. A minister 40 years. Had a stroke, lived about 72 hours, couldn't open casket. Bro. Lewis held funeral.

Dr. J. J. Reavis had one or more strokes the past few months, died first week in September and was buried at L.B. {Lawrenceburg ?} September 7, 1940.

Mr. Joe Martin died at his home in Collinwood Sunday, September 22, 1940 about 1 P.M. Sick 18 years, had a stroke. Was buried at McGlamery Stand Monday noon, September 23, 1940, born March 1858, had 12 children, became a christian very late in life, married Susan Danley (Daniels?). Was Mrs. T. W. H.'s father. Willie Daniels preached his funeral, North undertaker.

Sarah Elizabeth Blackwell was born December 1872, married Bill Moore about 1907, had 3 babies, a son and two daughters. Was shot by her son-in-law, Frank Shaffer, Sunday P.M. October 6, 1940 about 5 P.M. Died instantly, fell from porch out into yard, he also shot his wife in the arm. He ran off and was hunted with the dogs and men till Tuesday P.M. when he called the law and gave up. Her body was carried to Norths funeral home and stayed till Wednesday, October 9 A.M. then carried to Bethleham where Bro. Lewis preached a funeral and she was buried. She was very pretty and very good, I drove Ralphs car to funeral home and to burial too. Evelyn, Nellie, Mrs. Bromley and Mrs. Brewer (?) went to burial and funeral.

George Gable died Wednesday, October 16, 1940, burial at Nebo Thursday P.M. Bro. Thornberry held funeral.

Jimie Hodges born March 4, 1934 died L.B. {Lawrenceburg} Hospital November 12, 1940, had spasms, cause unknown. Sick 2 days, buried Nebo.

Billy Marion Prince died Tuesday, November 19, 1940, burial Cedar Grove Wednesday 20, 77 years old, had a stroke Saturday P.M., never spoke again. Had one child, his wife died a long time ago.

Lawrence Gable died Tuesday, December 10, 1940, 3 P.M., burial Thursday, Nebo. Died Hospital Memphis. Legion buried him, was a good man, lots of people at burial. His father died October 16, 1940.

Abner Looney died Wednesday, March 19, 1941, heart attack and kidneys. Born January 1859, went to his home for funeral, tried to play piano for funeral. Bro. Kelly preached funeral, burial at Wade Cemetery.

Tailor McKey born March 4, 1874, married 1896, died Wednesday November 12, 1941, 11:20 P.M. Mrs. Loux died at 1 A.M., not 2 hours after his death. Both have been sick sometime, took worse about the same hour. Mr. McKey was buried at Nebo Saturday P.M. about 3. Mrs. Loux, Sunday P.M. at Nebo. Bro. Lewis preached his funeral, Belew and Davis undertakers.

Wallace Horton died sometime Friday night November 28, 1941 in Russelville Hospital with cancer. Married Jeffie Hardwick, left 3 babies.

Will Kelley who lived on Holly Creek with his son Dick died Wednesday about noon with heart failure. Was buried at Cedar Grove yesterday P.M. Thursday, February 12, 1941, was 79 years old, been married 3 times, leaves a little girl about 10 years old.

Mrs. Jim Coker died March 21, 1941, born March 1865. Had 5 girls and 4 sons, 45 grandchildren, 3 or 4 great great grandchildren. Christian since a little girl, married over 60 years, buried at Cow Pen {Green Hill, AL} Saturday P.M.

Herschel McKey was born June 24, 1900, died November 11, 1939, was said to have a heart attack. Lived only a few minutes. Lived Kentucky. Was buried at Nebo Monday P.M.. He married Addie Richardson, left a little boy and girl. I went to funeral and burial. His mother is very feeble, am sure she will soon follow, became a christian at age of 10.

Fred Vanderfords baby died Sunday A.M., November 12, 1939, was about 3 weeks old. Was buried at Liberty Grove Monday A.M. at 11. Lived near Nebo, death is no respector of persons, the old have to die and the young do die.

Ediths grandfather died Wednesday A.M., November 29, 1939, 83 years old. Had a stroke, lived in Alabama. Dud and Edith went Wednesday and came back Friday. He was buried on Thanksgiving.

Aunt Babe Morten died Monday A.M., October 30, 1939 about 10.

Tempe (?) Mae Roberts - little daughter of Herbert and Olevia died Sunday, September 10, 1939 about 10 A.M. in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} hospital of colitis. Buried Monday P.M. at Nebo, Bro. Elkins preached her funeral. I sat in car with Freda so Pearl could go in church. North buried her. Born April 24, 1939, a very pretty baby, but God needed her.

Lola Katherine Craft died Thursday night November 2, 1939, 11:55. Was the 11th child Weighed 12 pounds at birth. Naval became infected, took cold then pneumonia. Lived 2 or 3 days. Died with spasms. Buried at Nebo Saturday, November 4, 1939, 3 P.M. Marvin preached her funeral and Walter Lay buried her.

Baby daughter of Bill Lancaster died Sunday, July 16, 1939, 4 P.M. Burial at Cedar Grove about 5 P.M. Monday. Had colitis. 5 months old, forgot her name, died in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} Hospital, didn't go to funeral and burial, Edith and I went to the home.

Ellen Hollis Luker took carbolic acid in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} today. Died before she got home, July 28, 1939, was buried at Bethlehem.

Francis "someone" a negro woman died Saturday night August 7, 1939.

J. C. Olive died Saturday P.M., April 8, 1939, 3 P.M., buried Easter Sunday P.M. Had a stroke and cold, was 87 years old. T. Riley Davis preached his funeral, burial at Nebo.

Randall Morten was found dead in bed May 13 about 2 A.M., funeral at negro church Sunday 14, 1939, 2 P.M., burial at Wade Cemetery.

Eber Weaver died Monday, May 15, 1939, 1 P.M. T.B. of throat.

Dr. Calloway of Florence died Friday A.M., May 19, 1939. Heart failure following a deep cold.

Mr. Grimes of Loretto died Monday A.M., May 22, 1939, burial at Waynesboro.

Mrs. Sallie Caperton Butler died sometime the last of May 1939, had cancer, an old lady.

Mary Francis Dishongh died Sunday, July 16, 1939, 4 A.M. Had colitis. Went to funeral, Marvin preached a fine funeral, age 12 months, very pretty.

Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell died Saturday morning 5 A.M. March 24, 1939, had cancer. Sure did suffer a long time. Was buried at Cedar Grove Monday P.M. I attended funeral at the home and burial. Mr. Blackwell died on Saturday A.M. 4:00 five weeks later. I sat up with Evelyn till 11 A.M. She stayed all night. Beatrice and I came home, he was dieing when we left. Was buried at Cedar Grove Sunday P.M. Bro. Lewis preached both funerals, he was 92 years old, she a few years younger. He had flu and heart bad.

Mrs. Mollie Gaither Cannon died Friday, April 28, 1939, 1 P.M., 73 years of age. Had a stroke. I saw her leave this world, went so easy. Helped undertaker dress her. Buried Saturday P.M. at L.B. {Lawrenceburg}, didn't go. Had lots of pretty flowers, had only one child, Mrs. Floyd Olive.

Dr. Young of Florence, Alabama shot himself Tuesday, December 26, 1939. He had cancer of stomach, was operated on, lost his leg just below the hip from a blood clot following the operation and has been sick for several months. Has a sister who is very sick with T.B. and Diabetes. She is young and a nurse. Death respects neither age or sex, useful or useless.

Dr. Lee Ducket of Florence, Alabama died while visiting a patient a few days ago, heart, February 1940.

Dr. Haggard, a Nashville Dr. surgeon, died while in Florida for pleasure a few days ago, heart, February 1940.

Mr. Charles Behrend died Sunday, February 11, 1940, 1 P.M. Been sick 5 years, a retired R.R. man. Died very easy as we say. Was buried at Nebo Tuesday, February 13, 1940, 1:30 P.M. Bro. Morehead preached his funeral. Was 6 feet 3 3/4 inches tall, said he had temple in Heaven and was going to it.

Wilson Forsythe born May 14, 1918, died April 22, 1940 about 8 P.M. in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} Hospital from injuries received in a car accident Sunday P.M. Lived about 24 hours, his eyes were nearly out of his head, back of skull fractured, his chest crushed, he never knew anyone. Fred Rhodes was said to be driving and drunk when it crashed into another larger car somewhere between Collinwood and Waynesboro. Grady Hensley was with them. He was buried at Nebo Wednesday A.M. Bro. Lewis, Wayland Morehead, Shelton and Elkins held funeral. Had lots flowers, church running over with people, lots of cars went to burial, song service was very pretty (men only sang). Wilson was said to be good all his life.

Aunt Martha Belle Moore died Friday, July 19, 1940, 9:30 P.M., buried Saturday 20, 1940, P.M. Age 68, had cancer, suffered an awful lot.

Louise Dodd Teftaller died March 9, 1940, about 11 A.M.. Had pneumonia, side plurisy and miscarriage. Was very sick for about a week. Buried at Collinwood or McGlamery one, I didn't go because I thought I felt to bad to drive, guess I was lazy, guess I was needed maybe, but was loafing on the job God gave me and the whole town except Clifford was in the same boat (those who own cars).

Ella Danley died Wednesday, March 20, 1940 about 6 A.M., buried Thursday 21 P.M. Had cancer, mind bad, suffered an awful lot. Had an operation too late, buried at Nebo.

Mr. Jack Bradley died in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} Friday, March 29, 1940 about 2 A.M. Sick a long time, 89 years of age. Funeral at Church of Christ here. Buried at R.R., Bro. Burns preached funeral Saturday P.M.

Ella died March 1941.

Mrs. Esther Wade died Thursday, May 8, 1941. Had a stroke, died in Florence hospital. I went to see her once a few minutes, she didn't know anything. Was buried at Story Point (?).

Mrs. Susie Richardson Myrick died Thursday, May 22, 1941, burial at St. Joe Saturday 24 P.M. Had been sick a long time, stayed in hospital 4 months. Died at home, had a pretty pink casket and lots of flowers and lots of people were there. Bro. Morehead preached her funeral (no good in my opinion).

Mrs. Sarah Butler Brewer (Aunt Sall) died May 27, 1941, 2:50 P.M. Was buried at Nebo Wednesday 12 noon, May 28. Was sick a long time. Bro. Kelly preached her funeral at the home. She was 82 years old.

Walter Dixon was born May 17, 1884, killed himself sometime between the 3rd and 8th of April 1841, he was last seen sometime Thursday and was dragged from the bottom of the creek Tuesday 3:45 P.M. by a Mr. Smith of L.B. {Lawrenceburg}. He was lying flat on his face on the bottom of the creek. Was said to be insane for a long time. Was buried at Blair Cemetery about 8:30 P.M. Tuesday 8. Had his funeral beside his grave in the moonlight. The minister preached a very good funeral. He looked very natural, his face was too red. The creek was dragged for 3 or 4 days, everyone was so tired and worried. His hat was found near his body Sunday A.M., he was thought to have jumped from a big log extending out over the creek.

Alvin (Booze) Hodges was born January 14, 1909, Married Lura Bradley July 3, 1933. Was killed in I.C. {Iron City} Saturday night about 8:30 P.M. May 31, 1941 by an Olive boy from Wolf Creek (all said to be drunk). Was buried at R.R. {Railroad Cemetery in Wayne Co., TN} Sunday June 1, 1941, funeral at Church of Christ by Bro. Gibbs (an awful sermon), but guess he couldn't do otherwise. North funeral directors.

Mrs. Susan Stults Channels born November 1858, died Thursday P.M. June 26, 1941. Was sick a long time, also blind. Bro. Burns preached her funeral. Was buried at Blackburn, Alabama.

Mrs. Jasper Bromley died in Texas and they brought her body up on train Saturday P.M., June 28, 1941. Evelyn, Mrs. Brewer and I met the train, she had lots of pretty flowers and several people met her body. I didn't go to Cedar Grove to burial, guess I was too lazy. Mrs. Lizzie said she was a real good woman, but had a terrible husband who died a few years ago.

Mrs. George Hardwick was buried at Nebo Sunday, August 10, 1941.

Mrs. Clarice Davis McCrory died August 1941.

Lewis Gamble ran over Melvin Caperton with a truck Monday, September 22, 1941. It was thought he had a heart attack and fell from back of truck and was already dead when the truck hit him.

Andrew (Andy) Whitten was born November 1892, married Francis Robertson Ju(?) 1911, had 4 sons and 3 daughters. He was killed 3 miles north of L.B. {Lawrenceburg} Saturday P.M., August 30, 1941 by a south bound freight train. His head was cut off and his whole body crushed to pieces. I went to North Funeral home and saw his body. His head was gone and his nose and lips were lying beside his broken and bleeding body. His legs and arms were broken and crushed. A vessel with pieces of his skull, brains and pieces of skin was setting in the floor. His body was wrapped in a sheet and buried in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} Sunday P.M., August 31, 1941. The procession must have been 2 miles long. He had an awful lot of flowers and the minister who baptised him at the age of 17 preached his funeral. 4 men sang without music. Jack and I went with Belle and Eldred, awfully hot. His pickup truck stopped on the R.R., no one but God knows why. He drank an awful lot.

Mrs. Mattie Prince died Tuesday, October 14, 1941 in the A.M. She lived on Sand Mt., Alabama. Funeral at Baptist Church.

Aline(?) Belle Stewart died November 2, 1941 in a hospital someplace.

Mrs. Etta Killen died November 2, 1941 in hospital in Florence, cancer. Eura Jo's aunt.

Florah Hollis, mother died Tuesday A.M. November 5, 1941. Had stroke, an elderly lady.

Mr. Bob Green of Loretto died this A.M. November 8, 1941 of T.B. Has been sick a long time.

Ms. Loux died Thursday, November 13, 1941, 1 A.M.

Floyd Goolsby died Monday, November 17, 1941, 1 A.M., paralysis.

Mr. Will Kelly of Holly Creek died of heart failure February 12, 1942.

Mr. Moore died the latter part of February 1942.

Mrs. Vernon Looney Green lost a baby Monday, February 23, 1942.

Mr. Alex Haddock died of pneumonia Monday, February 23, 1942.

Jim Olive was killed this A.M, June 6, 1943, about 2 by a north bound freight train. Wasn't found till about 8 A.M. Was about 300 yards from his house. His body was said to be in an awful bad shape, cut and torn almost past recognition. He was buried this P.M. about 5 or 6 o'clock.

Dick Hensley fell from a freight train Saturday night September 30 about 9 P.M. Died Sunday about 6 A.M. October 1, 1944. Was born May 30, 1911. Buried at Cedar Grove Tuesday P.M. October 3, 1944. Belew and Davis undertakers.

Mrs. Alice Berlin (?) died Tuesday A.M., October 17, 1944. Born June 18, 1866, buried Wednesday, October 18, 1944.

Mrs. Mat Croft born 1861, died October 26, 1944, 11 P.M. Funeral Saturday, October 28, 1944, burial at Wayland.

Uncle John Hollis died this A.M. January 28, 1944 at 3. Kidneys, heart and lost his mind, been real sick since Monday 17. He was born in May 1862, married Mary E. Isabel Gallaher in 1885 had 11 children, two daughters and son died in infancy. French died while in U.S. service 1918. 7 are still all near home but Annie (?) who lives in New York. Aunt Belle died in 1908. Uncle John was converted in 1910 or 11, married Miss Louise Mateney in 1916. Had one baby girl, Ruth, who sure has 2 cute little boys nearly the same size. He was 81 years old, a Baptist, and will be buried at Cedar Grove tommorrow P.M., funeral at home 12 noon. Beecham and Fields undertakers.

Allan Story of West Point died yesterday April 8, 1944 of T.B. and veneral disease (maybe). Was about 35 years of age, has been sick a long time. Married Mary Dixon, leaves 4 children. Buried at Bethlehem today (maybe).

W. C. Whitworth died April 22, 1944, Saturday 3:30 P.M.

Bill Berry died Sunday 12:30, April 23, 1944.

Jim Luker died Sunday, April 23, 1944.

Dr. John W. Cowell(?), Jr. , a fine young minister of Decatur, Alabama died of heart trouble today. Pastor of Decatur Baptist Church and preached over radio for a long time. May 15, 1944.

Willadene Smithson of West Point who lived in Alabama was drowned the first of this week near Childersburg, Alabama. Body was found 3 miles below where a boat she was riding in upset. Saturday 20, 1944, P.M.

Charles Daniels received a message Friday, August 4, 1944 that his boy was killed in France.

Tuesday, August 22, 1944, Gene Campbell Allen lost a baby a few days past.

Thurs., October 15, 1942. Louise Looney who lives near Dyersburg, TN worked last Fri., was unable to finish her breakfast Sat. morning. Carried to hospital Sat. P.M., was operated on Sunday 2 A.M. died Tues. 4 P.M., her body reached here last night about 1 A.M. Was said to have ulcers of stomach, will have funeral tomorrow at Baptist Church about 2 P.M. Bro. Lewis will preach funeral. She leaves a little boy about 9 years old. Charlie McMackin is said to be her husband. She looks very pretty and nice too. Has several flowers, lots of people were there this P.M. Will bury her in Leoma beside her first husband.

Tuesday, January 5, 1943. The little twin son of J. C. North died yesterday about 12.

Nina and I went to the funeral and burying of William Foy the little twin boy who died yesterday (this P.M). Was buried at Wade Cemetery about 3, was born November 7, 1942, said to have had "hives", a very tiny little fellow. Looked bad but very nice, had several paper flowers. Lill Adams and I carried him to the car where she and Vera May Hensley held him in their laps in the back seat. She said she would see him all night tonight. Nina nearly had to sing by herself, think she did a pretty good job of it. Bro. Caperton preached a very good funeral, it was awfully cold.

Cleve Weathers, Sheriff of Lawrence Co., was stabbed to death in the jail Tuesday night, January 12, 1943, by a prisoner about 20 years old. He will be buried tomorrow at Loretto.

Wendell L. Wilkie died of heart failure October 8, 1944.

Clarence Morrow of Franklin, TN was reported killed in action October 14, 1944.

Mrs. Alice Berlin died in Columbia about 4 A.M. today, October 7, 1944.

Mrs. Mat Croft (Craft?) died October 1944.

Luther Tidwell of St. Joseph died Saturday, November 18, 1944.

December 6, 1944. Tom McKinney received a message that Thomas, Jr. is dead.

Infant son of Mary Effie Daniels and Jessie Prince was buried at Cedar Grove this P.M., December 17, 1944.

Aunt Mat Hollis died yesterday, January 4, 1945. Was buried at Blair Cemetery Friday 5, 1945.

Johnny Brown Smith was killed by a truck January 5, 1945. He ran in front of it to get on the school bus.

January 12, 1945. George Willis buried in Sheffield or Tuscumbia one day this week, he was with the merchant marines and it is said he fell 40 feet and died in Philadelphia in a hospital.

Willie Kimble's 3 year old baby got buried this A.M., January 17, 1945. Buried at Bethelehem January 18.

Mr. Dave Brewer was buried in Florence late today, January 20, 1945. Died yesterday about 1 P.M., got sick about 12 noon, was retired R.R. man, around 70, lived here for the past 25 years most of the time and moved to Florence about October or November 1944.

Mr. Sam Bromley died this A.M., March 4, 1945. Buried March 5. Didn't open casket. 90 years and 23 days old, had flu. Died 6 A.M., 4th. Buried at Cedar Grove, Bro. Lewis preached his funeral. Belew and Davis undertakers.

March 9, 1945 - Mr. Bud Looney had a light stroke yesterday about 10 A.M. He died about 6 P.M. today. Death struck him about 12 or 1 P.M., sure looks bad. Will be buried at Richardson Cemetery on Blue Water.

March 11, 1945 - Etoile Thompson got a message yesterday that her husband Eugene Fowler was killed in acton in Germany about 10 days ago.

Mr. John Gable who was deaf and dumb died at 2 A.M. Wednesday, February 18, 1942. Funeral February 19 P.M. Very few people except family were there, about 6 cars came from home.

Mrs. Vernon Looney Green's baby died February 23, 1942.

Mr. Alex Haddox of Ethridge died of pneumonia, February 1942.

February 25, 1942 - Mr. Knot (?) Moore died one day this week.

Jimmie died about 2 A.M. March 23, 1942. Has been sick about 7 years. Was born September 11, 1932, buried at R.R. March 24. Bro. Burns did funeral.

March 26, 1942 - Bill Woods died last night or this A.M., said to have T.B., will be buried at R.R., funeral at Freewill.

March 28, 1942 - Mrs. Dotson was buried at Wolf Creek yesterday.

May 10, 1942 - Went to funeral and burying of Jesse Butlers 2 week old baby. It was very tiny, must have weighed about 2 pounds. Very skinny and its eyes were wide open. Buried at Cedar Grove.

Mable Stutts Moore's mother died May 12, 1942. She was past 80, had a stroke.

Bessie Hall Powers of Illinois was buried at Nebo this P.M., June 10, 1942.

Mr. and Mrs. Garfield McKinney had a baby boy born dead today, July 13, 1942.

June 15, 1942 - Hoysel (?) Swinea had her baby a few days ago, is dead, unmarried.

Mrs. Defoe died about 5:35 P.M., very easy, just went to sleep, August 31, 1942.

Mr. Tom Willis of Sheffield died suddenly yesterday 9 A.M., Sunday, August 31, 1942. Will be buried in Sheffield.

Alex Allen died this morning 4 A.M., September 1, 1942.

Bro. Holt of Florence died Friday A.M., September 4, 1942. Was buried in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} Saturday P.M., September 5, said to have pnumonia and cancer of liver. Preached at Iron City Church of Christ 4th Sunday in July. Was 79 years old.

The little premature grandbaby of Freeman Rinks died early today, Sunday, October 11, 1942. Was buried this P.M.

December 31, 1942. Mrs. Wade died sometime last night.

January 1, 1943. Lorance (?) Lafan fell dead this P.M. (early). He was about 47.

Uncle Bob died about 4:30 Sunday, January 3, 1943. He was 72 years old, a bachelor.

Charles Teftaller was buried late today February 4, 1943. Waited for a son in service to come on train which was late and he didn't get here then. Had a funeral at home about 2 P.M., didn't have burial insurance and had to be buried without a coat. (Wasted his money on liquor).

March 10, 1943. Bill Moore died Sunday P.M. will be buried today 1 P.M. at Bethlehem.

Mattie Newman died May 2, 1943 about 11 A.M. Has been sick about 6 years, T.B. Buried at Nebo May 4 about 3 P.M. Walter Lay undertaker, Bro. Gibbons funeral. She left 2 boys and 2 little girls. Was 41 years old, a Methodist and unusually good girl and woman.

Uncle Hardy McGee died sometime May 7 or 8, 1943.

May 23, 1943 - Harrison Grey died yesterday and was buried about 2 or 3 P.M. at Bethlehem today.

Mrs. Etta McKey died this A.M., May 23, 1943, about 6. Had T.B. of throat (maybe). Buried at Nebo.

Mr. Jim McKey died today, May 24, 1943, about 11 A.M., had cancer. Brother-in-law of Etta McKey. Bureid at Wade Cemetery.

June 16, 1943 - Jim Butler of Holly Creek died this A.M. Mrs. Butler was thought to be dieing too, but she was some better this P.M. He was 85.

Lucile Williams (_____?) was buried at Bethlehem August 1943. Died in assylum in Nashville. Leaves 2 babies.

Mr. Olive, Mrs. Gibson's father, died Tuesday night November 3, 1943 about 10 A.M., buried Thursday at Cedar Grove.

Aunt Nannie took sick Monday of last week and died Thursday, November 4, 1943. Was buried Saturday 6, was nearly 82 years old. Had pneumonia.

Mr. Myers died this A.M. 6 (Tuesday November 16, 1943). Buried at North Carolina.

Tom Quillen's son hanged himself this A.M., November 19, 1943, at home Nebo, has been in service.

Stella Smith McClanahan died yesterday November 21, 1943, 2 P.M. Will be buried at Nebo. Think had T.B,. is about 28.

Mr. Burch who died Saturday, November 27, 1943, in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} with heart attack was buried at Loretto today.

Mrs. Lina White of Birmingham died of heart failure Friday night December 10, 1943. Was buried near Appleton Sunday P.M.

Mr. Bill Sweeney died Saturday, December 11, 1943. Lived in Nashville, brought him to Cedar Grove Monday and buried him Monday P.M.

December 18, 1943 - Mrs. Jordan's daughter and husband were killed in the train accident in N.C. a few days ago (maybe).

Monday December 20, 1943 - Mrs. Jordan's daughter and husband were killed in a tourist camp with gas. Her body will be shipped here in a few days.

Mr. Butler died at 8 A.M. January 5, 1944. Funeral at Baptist Church, will be buried at Cedar Grove.

Mrs. Rella Sledge died in Florence March 2, 1944. Buried at R.R {Railroad Cemetery in Wayne Co., TN} March 3.

Allan Story died April 8, 1944. Buried at Bethlehem. About 36 years old.

W. C. Whitworth died April 22, 1944, Saturday P.M., 3:30. He was 81 years old, choked to death from couging and plegm. Buried at Wade.

Jim Luker fell dead at Lee Luker's Saturday, April 22, 1944. He was past 70.

Bill Berry died about 12:30, April 23, 1944. Was past 70. Shipped his body to Arkansas.

April 27, 1944 - Berl Tidwell died a few days ago somewhere. I knew him when he worked in the garage at St. Joseph.

Mrs. Ben Watkins died Friday, April 28, 1944. She died at Myrtle's home in Florence Will be buried in L.B. {Lawrenceburg}.

Frankie Powell was buried May 3, 1944 at Wayland (maybe).

Mr. Jack Gamble was buried at Bethlehem May 8, 1944.

Willadene Smithson was found in the river near Childersburg May 20, 1944 miles from where a boat turned over with her and her husband a few days ago. He is in prison it is said.

Mr. Bud Hensley of Arkansas died Monday, July 10 , 1944.

Harvey Willis was born November 10, 1885, died November 11, 1944. Was hit by a falling tree while logging Monday 6 and lived till Saturday A.M. Died in L.B. {Lawrenceburg} hospital without even one member of his family there, it was said his neck was broken, both eyes were very black and his face swollen. He has used liquor a lot and was the youngest child of his family. His father died a long time ago and his mother about 11 years ago. He was a bachelor. Bro. Shelton preached his funeral at Harveys request. North undertakers, lots of people went to Nebo for funeral, had plenty of flowers.

Johney Brown S(mith?), a boy age 6 years old killed by a truck Friday, December 5, 1945. Buried at Nebo Sunday, December 7, 1945.

Lewis Fowler died Saturday P.M., December 6, 1945, a middle aged man in truck, heart.

Aunt Mat Hollis died December 5, 1945, buried at Blair Cemetery Friday P.M. Jack went. 89 years, lost her mind several years ago.

George Willis died a few days ago in a Philadelphia hospital from a fall - a merchant marine.

Willie Kimbles (?) baby got buried Wednesday A.M., died Wednesday P.M., January 17, 1945.

Mary Elizabeth McKinneys husband was killed a few days ago somewhere oversea - a parotrooper.

Mary Thornton Pettus' father-in-law was buried Monday 15 January 1945, an old man, stroke, drank a lot.

Mr. Dave Brewer died Friday, January 12, 1945, heart attack, sick about 1 hour, buried in Florence Saturday P.M. January 20.

Kelsey Hollis died in Texas of skull fracture Friday, January 1945.

A message was received today that James Pride was killed Friday, January 20, 1945, car accident.

Freemon Hollis received a message today, January 20, 1945 that his youngest son Kelsey died of a fractured skull in El Paso, TX yesterday. Funeral January 25th at Nebo. He was 24 years old, killed and burned too when his plane collided with another while trying to land, struck wings of another about 40 feet from ground, turned his over and it burned killing 3 of the crew almost instantly and other 3 are expected to die in a short while. Bro. Lewis preached funeral, lots of flowers and church full of people, he was a S. Seargeant (mechanic on the plane).

November 14, Leo Roberts died one day this week with spinal menengitis, was buried in Nebo (maybe), February 1945.

November 14, Marian Fowler died one day this week February 1945, with punctured bowels caused from drinking liquor. A middle aged man, his brother Lewis died December 6, 1944, heart.

Mr. Edgar Tidwell of Holly Creek died today, Saturday, February 24, 1945, has been sick for sometime.

Mr. Felix Robertson died today, Saturday, February 24, 1945.

Mr. Will Thornton died last night Monday 29, 1945, October, has been blind a long time.

Mr. Sam Bromley died Sunday 6 A.M., March 4, 1945, born February 5, 1855.

Mr. Benie Williams of Loretto died last night, heart. A middle aged man, March 6, 1945.

Mr. Bud Looney died Saturday, March 10, 6:30 P.M., had a stroke. Buried at Richardson Cemetery. Born August 23, 1888, died March 10, 1945, not a Christian that anyone knew of.

Dr. Hardison was born August 22, 1888, died May 14, 1938.

Walter Brewer the sheriff of Waynesboro died a few days ago, will be buried today, Sunday, April 15, 1945.

Mr. Sam Bromley died this A.M. an old man, had flu. Will be buried tomorrow at Cedar Grove March 4, 1945, born February 5, 1855.

Mr. Bob Bivens died yesterday Friday, March 22, 1945, buried at Nebo today.

Mr. John Bromley died this A.M. about 6, May 2, 1945.

Mr. Bob Tidwell of West Point died Monday, May 7, 1945, buried at Loretto Friday 11, 1945 P.M.

Tom Davis died somewhere overseas Sunday, May 20, 1945, a shell penetrated his stomach several weeks ago sometime in April, he has an invalid dad, a brother and his mother, Nellie and Brenda.

Mrs. Elisa Gilbert Danley died in L.B. Saturday, May 26, 1945, an elderly lady, been sick a long time.

Mr. John McKinney died a few days ago, don't remember the day, July 15th or 16th (maybe).

Floyd Mason's 2nd wife died Wednesday P.M., July 18, 1945, left 2 babies, one a few hours old.

Mrs. Manie/Mamie Phillips was buried in Florence, AL, Thursday, September 20, 1945, had cancer, has been real sick for several months.

Mr. John Rhodes age 84 years old died today about 2 P.M. Monday, October 8, 1945, has been real sick most of time for several weeks.

Mrs. Mack Burns died Monday, October 15, 1945, buried Wednesday P.M. 17th.

The 9 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gambrell died Sunday, October 28, 1945.

Mr. Lando Daneley died Thursday night about 10 o'clock at Oakland, AL of heart trouble. Was born March 10, 1855, died June 14, 1945, was 90 years old, not a Christian.

Mr. Will L. Johnson of Loretto died Sunday P.M. about 11 in the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry Barnett who lives here, has been sick about 1 month. His wife died first of May about 7 weeks ago, he was born 1869. Died Sunday 11 P.M. June 24, 1945, buried at Loretto Monday P.M.. Lots of flowers and several people. Bro. Bell and Bro. Hess preached his funeral, a good Christian man.

Lando Lafan died Tuesday 3:30 A.M., July 3, 1945, born April 20, 1886, buried 4th of July P.M.. Bro. Coffman preached his funeral in cemetery.

L. B. Holloway died Tuesday, August 28, 1945, heart failure (maybe) died suddenly unexpected, born January 1908.

Rev. Elisha Lice Shelton died in Florence hospital Wednesday, December 12, 1945.

Harry Hodges, Jr. age 3 years died Friday, December 7, 1945, pneumonia.

Mr. Coker died May 4, 1920.

Mr. Andrew Moore of Mt. Pleasant "Jacks Uncle" died Friday, March 8, 1946 about 6 A.M., heart attack. Buried near his home Saturday P.M. March 9, 1946, age 79.

Calvin Newman was killed in Indiana Tuesday, September 10, 1946. Was born in 1901. He was riding in a car with another man and two women when their car crashed into an ice truck on the main highway. The driver failed to stop and Calvin and one of the women were instantly killed. Calvin was buried this P.M. about 4, had funeral at ? church. Bro. Blessing did a fine job of it (my opinion) house was jammed full, lots of pretty flowers, he was a Methodist. His wife died May 1943 leaves 2 boys and 2 girls all nearly grown. His car ran into a trailor truck and not an ice truck, was killed about 1:30 A.M. Tuesday. Arrived here Friday noon buried Saturday P.M. 14th. I went to cemetery with Perry and Bernice. Driver of car was charged for failure to stop, wreckless driving and drunk. Calvin and his girlfriend were instantly killed.

Mrs. Catherine Stults died Sunday A.M., November 10, 1946, an old lady, has been sick a long time. Mind bad for several years.

Mr. Robert L. Looney died in Florence hospital Thursday, February 14, 1946, heart attack following ulcerated stomach. Went to hospital Monday.

Mr. Clark Kelley died Friday P.M., February 15, 1946, heart failure. Buried at Greenhill Alabama Sunday P.M., February 17, 1946.

Bob Tidwell of St. Joseph died Sunday, March 3, 1946, heart attack. Buried at Nebo Tuesday P.M., March 5, 1946.

Mr. Henry Hall died today March 28, 1946, about 65 years old.

Mr. Andrew Moore died Friday, March 8, 1946.

C. J. Tice died Sunday A.M. 6 o'clock, April 14, 1946, had a stroke about 6 P.M. Saturday. Died in Florence hospital.

Elmer Hodges died Saturday A.M. 12:10 midnight July 6, 1946.

C. J. Tice had a stroke Saturday, April 13, 1946 about 7:30 P.M., died Sunday A.M., April 14, 1946 about 6 A.M. Funeral at Baptist Church Sunday P.M., burial at Nebo, rained all day, a big crowd and lots of flowers, age 49.

Mr. Abraham Bromley of Durant, Oklahoma died Friday, April 26, 1946 noon. Will be brought here Sunday P.M., burial at Cedar Grove. T.B. of brain.

Mr. P. Butler of Waynesboro, TN died Tuesday, August 21, 1946, had a stroke a few months ago.

Annie Frank Luker died Monday, August 13, 1946, heart attack on way to Dr. in Lawrenceburg.

Mr. Will Phillips died Saturday, August 24, 1946, buried Sunday, August 25, 1946, forgot where.

Mr. Frank Blythe of Florence died Wednesday, August 24, 1946, age 73, heart attack.

Mrs. Maudie Gable died Sunday A.M., September 15, 1946, had cancer of breast, has been sick since January or February, suffered an awful lot, buried at Nebo Monday P.M., rained most of day.

Virgil Dixon and his 3rd wife had a baby born Sunday, September 22, 1946, was stillborn and a boy.

Morris Collier of Waynesboro, TN died Monday 1 A.M., December 9, 1946, acute indigestion. Sick about 2 hours. Dr. didn't get to him. Was buried today. Onieda and Clifford went. We kept their baby. Walsie and I made doll clothes most of today, has sprinkled rain nearly all day.

Dan Adkisson of Wayland died Tuesday, December 10, 1946 said to have had cancer. Has been sick several weeks, buried Wednesday, December 11, 1946 at Wayland Springs.

Dorothy Burch Richards lost a 7 3/4 pound baby boy at birth Wednesday, December 18, 1946.

Marshall Robertson was born July 1898, shot himself through the head with a rifle Thursday, December 26, 1946, P.M. Died in a short while, leaves a wife and 8 children, two had boys. Said to have caused him to shoot himself.

Mr. Bob Caperton died Thursday, December 26, 1946, has been sick a long time, had pneumonia several weeks ago. Leaves a wife and two daughters. Clara Goble and Lucy Gambrell also his wife. Was buried at Bethlehem Friday P.M., December 27, 1946.

Mr. Bobbie Springer died Wednesday, January 8, 1947, has been in hospital in Florence several days. Was buried in Florence Thursday 9.

Dr. Robbins died Wednesday, January 8, 1947, 2nd heart attack.

Edgar Ku??ce of Florence, Alabama was found dead Sunday, January 5, 1947 floating in the river by a fisherman, was 66 years old. It is said he jumped into the river sometime Friday night drunk earlier in the P.M. had a stroke 2 years ago. Not well and his 3rd attempt at suicide, has one daughter and is financially well off.

Lawrence Lanier died Saturday night January 18, 1947, had an operation for ulcerated stomach sometime in the summer. Developed cancer of stomach and liver. His people received telegram to come but he died before they got to him. Was a good singer, lived here for several years. Was member of Missionary Baptist Church here, is about 40 years old, has a wife and one son about 20 years.

Aunt Mary Rankin an elderly colored woman was found dead lying on her bed at home yesterday January 22, 1947 P.M. Dr. Jordan said she had a hemorrhage, will be buried Sunday (if there is a Sunday).

Jake Grimes was found dead in bed by his wife this A.M., February 1, 1947. He must be around 70 years of age and has been an awfully wicked man a lot of his life.

Mrs. Grady Bassham was buried at Loretto this P.M., operation for appendicitis.

Harvey Robertson died Monday or Tuesday, February 10 or 11, 1947. Buried at Daniels Cemetery Wednesday 12, 1947, bad heart and pneumonia (maybe). His brother Marshall killed himself December 26, 1946, it is said he worried over him and might have caused his death.

Bro. Gibbons, a Methodist minister who has been pastor here died, short illness at home. Was buried Thursday, March 27, 1947, was a fine man, 62 years old.

Mrs. John Johnson of St. Joseph died Sunday, April 6, 1947.

Friday, April 18, 1947. Mr. Will Cannon had a heart attack, hemorrhage of the brain, and some kind of fatal ailment about 3 P.M. today while down town. Died about 3:30 P.M. Will have funeral at home Saturday 2 P.M. if there is a Saturday. He is an elderly man, very thin and week, has been sick a long time, but not confined to his bed, lives alone in a big house.

Eva McMackin of Nashville died Saturday 3:45 A.M., April 26, 1947, has been in bad health for 20 or 30 years. Will be buried Monday, April 28 in Nashville.

Aunt Lizzie McGee died Wednesday, May 28, 1947. Had been in bad health for many years, left 3 children and 1 grandchild, lived in L.B. {Lawrenceburg}.

Mr. P. Stults died Saturday P.M., July 5:47, an elderly man, has been real sick since December. Suffered an awful lot, buried at R.R. {Railroad Cemetery, Wayne Co., TN} Sunday P.M.

Ms. Mollie Powers died Friday, July 11, 1947, 8 P.M. Buried Saturday P.M., July 12, 1947.

Jinnie Bromley died Saturday P.M., July 12, 1947. Heart attack 8 or 10 days ago. Will be buried at R. R. {Railroad Cemetery Wayne Co., TN} Monday 14.

Mrs. Tom Bulies (?) sister died this A.M. Lives in L.B. {Lawrenceburg}, had cancer of breast, has suffered terrible for around 3 months.

Harrison Gambrell died in hospital at Waynesboro September 1947.

Mr. Garfield Darwell (?) died a few days later (Harrison's uncle), heart.

Albert Gambrell, cousin of Harrison, died Saturday, October 11, 1947, heart.

Mr. Robert Austin (Jack's uncle) died September 1947, operation and heart attack.

Mr. Lute Springer was killed in Florida when a transfer truck hit his car as he ran a red light Wednesday or Thursday, November 18 or 19, 1947. Was buried at Nebo Friday P.M. 20th.

Villard Sledge and Eloise Hollis had a baby boy born a few days ago, buried in Florida Wednesday, November 26, 1947.

Mrs. Dorinda Olive Dalton died in Columbia November 25, 1947, has been sick a long time.

Mr. Bill Husley dropped dead between the planer (?) and town Monday A.M., December 1, 1947, age 82, heart.

Dick Hollis was killed in an automobile accident this P.M., December 19, 1947 (Friday). Dick was fatally hurt, but didn't die till 8:45 A.M. Monday 22, 1947. Never did revive enough to say one word.

Mr. Will Caperton died at county farm and was buried at Wayland Sunday, January 4, 1948.

Josephus Daniels age 84 was buried Saturday, January 17, 1948.

Mr. John Smithson of West Point was buried Friday, January 16, 1948, has been sick some time.

Frank Gallaher died January 1948.

Mr. Noah Stutts of West Point was buried Saturday, February 14, 1848, got sick but creek was so high Dr. couldn't get to him and he died. Ambulance couldn't get to him Friday, but buried him Saturday.

T. M. Luck of L.B. {Lawrenceburg} died July 30, 1948, heart attack.

Bro. A. N. Hollis died August 5, 1948, 7:45 P.M. Was about 76 years old. Had preached 37 years, baptised my Dad and me. I went to Freeman's funeral home Friday P.M. to see his body, looked nice, was sick several weeks.

Aunt Rosa McCrory Gallaher Pennington died November 18, 1948. Was buried Friday, November 1948. Pearl, Ollie and I went with Bro. Hess. She sure looked nice, a very pretty pink casket. Was born November 1881. Married 1901 then 1915. Had 3 babies by Uncle Amos (?) and 1 by Bill, hasn't been well for 7 or 8 years, had a stroke.

Mr. Walter Liles of the Nebo community died November 18, 1948, buried at Nebo Friday 19, 1948, T.B., has been sick a long time, a middle age man.

Mr. Tom Hensley died Wednesday, November 24, 1948, 9:45 A.M. Had a heart attack Tuesday night, has had a bad heart a long time.

Mr. George Brewer died in Florence hospital February 1949.

Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Butler died Tuesday, April 12, 1949.

Mr. Wylie Tidwell died April 12, 1949.

Mr. Robert Hodges died Wednesday, April 13, 1949. Has been sick a long time.

Leona Dalton Caperton was found dead in bed this A.M. by her housekeeper November 26, 1948.

Reba Allen's husband died Sunday night November 28, 1948. Had a stroke or heart attack several days ago, was thought to be doing fine, but died.