"Tennessee Trails" through Bedford County
MINNIE LAMB
- At a local nursing home, Sun, December 6, 1959, Mrs. Minnie Lamb, age 76 years. Survived by 2 sons, Cecil Taylor of Murfreesboro, and Alf Taylor, of Rockvale, TN. one brother , Thomas Maxwell, of Nashville and one sister, Mrs. Rena McGhee, of Lebanon. Funeral Services 1:30 pm this Mon, Dec. 7th, 1959. at Woodfin (note: this word is not clear in the microfilm) Memorial Chapel, Rev. Gwyndol Love. Interment in Cowthon Cemetery at Rover, TN. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Woodfin Memorial Chapel in charge.
BEN S. LANDERS
, 92 retired miller of near Unionville, died Sunday (October 31, 1938) at 3;30 a.m., at the local hospital following an operation the previous week. Mr. Landers with stood the operation seemingly alright, and it was thought at first he would recover. He was a steward in the Mt. Pleasant Methodist church, near Wilhoite, and prominent in all church and community activities. He was a partner in the Morris - Landers Milling Company at Morris Mills, near Wilhoite for many years before his retirement several years ago when he moved to Unionville and resided with his daughter, Mrs. Tom Jeffress and Mr. Jeffress. The remains were carried to the home at Unionville were carried to the home at Unionville where funeral services were held Monday morning, conducted by his pastor, Rev. C.I. Kelly. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant church cemetery. Surviving besides his daughter are three sons, B.A. and John Landers, of Nashville, Scott Landers of San Francisco, Calif; one sister, Mrs. Letitia Harrison, 86 of Normandy; one brother Solon Landers, 90, of Longview, several grand children and great grand children. Pall bearers were, A. L. Landers, W. A. Landers, George Harrison of Shelbyville; J. L. Morris, J. S. Morris, Chapel Hill, and W. A. Morris of Murfreesboro.
HATTIE (MALLARD) LANDERS
, 63 died Saturday at 2:30 at her home in Normandy following a lingering illness. She was a beloved member of the Whiteside church where her membership had been since early girlhood. Loyal and faithful to her family and friends, her life had been one of usefulness until declining health prevented active participation in community interests. Surviving are her husband, one son, Julian Landers of Normandy; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Long of Huntsville, Ala., and Mrs. R. L. Stewart of Alexander, LA; two brothers, Fred and Marvin Mallard.. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Thompson Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Charlie Wilson of Wartrace, assisted by Rev. Fred Woodard. Interment was in Burns cemetery.
SOLON L. LANDERS
, 90 retired business man and farmer died suddenly Monday morning at 5:30 o'clock at his home near Longview. Mr. Landers had been in declining health for some time but his death was unexpected. He was well and favorable known throughout this section. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Herbert Hastings and Mrs. Carl Sutton of Nashville, Mrs. William Smotherman of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Joe Robert Turner of Shelbyville; three sons, Lee Landers of Eldorado, Ill; W. A Landers of Shelbyville and Sam Landers who resided with hi one sister, Mrs. Tish Harrison of Normandy and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the home, Rev. C.I. Kelly of Unionville officiating. Burial was in Willow Mount cemetery.
JOHN LOKEY
- Funeral services were held at the Hoover funeral parlor last Friday afternoon for Mr. John Lokey. Mr. Lokey was a former resident of our town and is remembered as a splendid respected citizen. For the past few years he has made his home in Winterhaven, Fla., with his daughter, Mrs. Don Ellis and Mr. Ellis. His surviors are Mrs. Ellis and several grandchildren of Winterhaven, and several nieces and nephews of this town and county. The remains were accompanied here by Mr. Robert Ellis, a grandson. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. W.C. Creasman, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was in the Holland graveyard.
