Simpson County Obituaries

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Humphrey L. Hammond was born in Simpson County, Ky. on a farm where he was reared, and spent his entire life and died at the ripe old age of 92 years. He was a son of Wm. Hammond, who was of the old Quaker stock, of Pennsylvania, his mother being a Marylander. Bro. Hammond was a man greatly beloved by all who knew him on account of his social disposition, being ever ready to give or take a humorous joke. He was honest, industrious, economic and yet liberal. His cheerful disposition reflected sunshine in the community in which he lived. He was a devoted member of the Baptist church, being a member of the Cedar Grove church, and died in the triumph of a living faith. Bro. Hammond was received into the order of the mistic tie near 60 years ago. He was a Mason in the truest sense, it being his chief delight to mix and mingle with the brethren, to give advice, to console and minister to those in need and in distress. He was not only a member of Symbolic Masonry, but had been exalted to the Holy Royal Arch. On the 26th day of August 1906, he was called to his reward, where his spirit is now in the happy sunlight at the right hand of the Father in Paradise. Therefore be it Resolved... That in his death our lodge has lost one of its truest and most charitable members, his family a kind and loving husband and father. Resolved. That we tender to the heart-stricken wife, sons and grandchildren our profound sympathy... That the members of Simpson Benevolent Lodge, No. 177, wear the usual badge and the altar be draped for 30 days... 5/ P. V. Mayes. 0. W. Saunders. S. B. Hendricks.

Franklin Favorite 18 Oct 1906; submitted by Michael Gann

Jimmie Carr Hammond, 70, of Franklin, died Feb. 16, 2005 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at Booker-Gilbert Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Hammond was a native of Simpson County, a member of Middleton Baptist Church and a retired 31-year employee of Seimens. He was the son of the late Marion Boyd Hammond and Ruby May Carr Hammond. Survivors include one son, Joe Boyd Hammond of Franklin; two grandchildren and one niece.

Franklin Favorite 24 Feb 2005;  submitted by Michael Gann

Mr. Henry Haner died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Belle Wells, near town, last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Haner was a brother of Mr. J. N. Haner, the grocer, and was 40 years old. For many years and until forced by ill health to give up his position, he was a popular salesman in the mammoth dry goods house of J. Bacon & Sons, Louisville... He is survived by his wife and one daughter. The remains were interred at the Robey burying-ground in the country last Monday.

Franklin Favorite 19 March 1903;  submitted by Michael Gann

Mrs. Bettie Clarke Hatfield died Tuesday night at St. Thomas’ Hospital at Nashville of pneumonia, after an illness of a few days. Mrs. Hatfield was a daughter of Hon. Beverly L. Clarke, one of the most eminent lawyers of his time. Mr. Clarke was appointed by President Buchanan as minister from the United States to Porto Rico, San Salvador and Central America. He died while serving the United States government in the city at Guatemala, Central America. Mrs. Hatfield’s sister, Pauline Clarke, married Gen. JOHN S. MOSBY, the Confederate General, now living in Washington. Mrs. Hatfield.. .was widely known in Simpson county, where she has lived all her life. Mrs. Hatfield is survived by three sons--John And Leonidas Hatfield, of this county, Charles Hatfield, of Nashville, and a half-brother, Mr. Thomas H. Clarke, of the Nashville Banner. The remains were brought to Franklin and interred in Green Lawn cemetery.

Franklin Favorite 7 Jan 1909;  submitted by Michael Gann

Famous Solider Dies - Otho Haydon Enlisted at Sixteen and Was in Orphan Brigade Battles - Otho Hayden, Sr., died at his home here Monday night at 10:30 o'clock. He was a member of the Orphan Brigade and took part in all of the battles fought by this famous regiment, enlisting when 16 years old. With the close of the war, Mr. Hayden returned to Simpson County to take up the pursuits of a citizen and during the days of his activity was engaged in farming. Like all other true followers of the Lost Cause, the war closed with him with the surrender of Lee at Appomattox, and while no Confederate soldier ever held fonder recollections of the cause for which he fought, he was essentially an American and absolutely true to the theories against which he fought. Mr. Haydon was a comrade in arms of General W. B. Halderman, editor of the Louisville Times and of other Louisville citizens. Since the close of the war he has often been an invited guest of his Louisville friends and once was the subject of a newspaper sketch from the pen of Gen. Halderman, in which he was declared to be "A diamond in the rough.' The survivors of the struggle of '61 are fast crossing the great divide and of Otho Hayden it can be said none like him have gone before him and none like him will follow after him. Peace, eternal peace to the ashes of this brave soldier and gentle citizen.  He is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters: Tom Haydon, Otho Hayden, Jr., L V Hayden, Mrs. F. E. Tisdale, Mrs. A. U. McFarlin and Mrs. H. A. Carter. Funeral services were conducted at Green Lawn Cemetery at 4 o'clock Tuesday.

Franklin Favorite 30 May 1918;  submitted by Michael Gann

Sister Matilda C. Haynes was born in 1827, and gave her life to God in her youthful days. She died January 15, 1909. from a severe wound caused by a fall December 29, 1908. She was the wife of R. F. HAYNES, who passed into the eternal world about seven years before the death of Sister Haynes... Four children survive her; two sons and two daughters, and a host of relatives whom she leaves to mourn their loss. The family and relatives desire to offer their deepest gratitude to the neighbors and friends who administered to her during the few days of her severe suffering and especially to MISS JONES, the nurse, who so faithfully cared for her. SI A Friend. AND, 28 Jan 1909. In Memoriam: In loving remembrance of Mrs. MATILDA CAROLINE HANES, born July 15, 1826, died January 15, 1909. She was the wife of ROBT. HANES who preceded her in death 6 years. Four children survive her, MRS. WILLIAM TURNER, MRS. TOM BLEWETT, Messrs. B. G. HANES and B. F. HANES, of Sheldon, Mo.... SI A Friend.

Franklin Favorite 21 Jan 1909; submitted by Michael Gann

"AGED MAN DIES AT PRICES MILL"

John HEFFINGTON, aged 79 years died at his home in the Price's Mill Country Saturday morning following a stroke of paralysis.

The deceased was a farmer and a highly respected man and citizen. He was a consecrated Christian and a life long member of the Methodist Church.

Besides his wife he is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Mr. Joe Deaux, after which burial followed in the Hammond burial ground.

"Franklin Favorite" 8 May 1930, pg 1; submitted by Sue Cooper

MRS. MARY J. HEFFINGTON

Mrs Mary Jane Heffington, 79, died at the home of her son, Jim Heffington, in southeast section of Simpson County at 1:45 pm Monday. Death came after a long illness.

Funeral services were held at the home yesterday at 1:30 pm with Rev. Howard Ditmore in charge. Burial was in the Hammond Burial Grounds.

The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nathan Hodge of Florida and Mrs. Maud Webb of Michigan; three sons, JIm, Ewing and Robert Heffington; two sisters, Mrs. Bob Laney and Mrs. Homer Craft, and two brothers, S.A. and Edgar Stewart. All surviors except the two daugthers reside in Simpson County

"Franklin Favorite"; 22 Dec 1947; submitted by Sue Cooper

29 July 1909. In Rhode Island. Mr. John B. Hendrick Passed to His Final Reward. Mr. G. E. Leake on Friday last, received a letter from his aunt Mrs. Ann Hendrick, of Pawtucket, R. I., containing the information of the death of her husband, Mr. John B. Hendrick, which occurred in that city on the 16th of July. The deceased was born and reared in said Simpson County, but moved to Rhode Island at the close of the war, where he married and resided until the time of his death. He is survived in this county by one sister, Mrs. George Ann Garrett, four nephews, Messrs. J. M. Leake, S. M. Leake, G. E. Leake, John F. Leake, of Allen county, and other distant kinsmen and kinswomen. From a newspaper printed in that city we take the following concerning his death: “Mr. John B. Hendrick, a Civil War veteran, who served on the Union side with Company K, Kentucky Volunteers, died at his residence, 21 Hicks street on the 16th. He had been in ill health several months [illegible]... The interment was made in Mt. St. Mary’s cemetery.

Franklin Favorite 29 July 1903; submitted by Michael Gann

Jacob Hendrick, aged 80 years, and an ex-confederate solider, died at his home 3 ½ miles South of Franklin Thursday of last week from disabilities incident to old age. The deceased came to this county in 1869 from North Carolina from which state he enlisted and fought through the war on the side of the Confederacy.  He was a good man and citizen and respected by all who knew him. Besides his wife, eight children survive him: Mrs. Emma Hobdy, Mrs. Lattie Stewart, Mrs. John Adams, and Miss Mable Hendricks, all of this county, Mrs. Jennie Prather of Greenbrier, Tennessee, Mrs. (?) Carpenter of North Carolina and Messer's Dudley Hendricks of Franklin and N C Hendricks of North Carolina.

Franklin Favorite April 1925; submitted by Michael Gann

On January 15th, at his home one mile west of Franklin, Mr. S. B. HENDRICKS breathed his last. In his death the county lost a good citizen, the church a Christian brother, and the Masonic fraternity a true and loyal member... He was buried at Salem the following day...5/ 5. H. POPE

Franklin Favorite 21 Jan 1909; submitted by Michael Gann

Mr. William H. Henson, one of the oldest and best citi­zens of the county, died at his home a few miles east of town last Thursday. His death resulted from a cancerous affection, from which he had been suffering a long tire. He was 76 years old... Although having never identified himself with any church organization, he was a sincere believer in a Supreme Being... Mr. Henson served through the civil war on the Federal side and at the time of his death was receiving a pension as reward for his faithfulness and valor during his service. He had resided on the place on which he died for 9 years. The funeral was preached at the residence last Friday by Rev. J. H. Dashwood of this plane assisted by Rev. M F Sadler, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground. A wife and 7 children, 4 sons and 3 daughters survive him.

Franklin Favorite 3 April 1903; submitted by Michael Gann

Mr. James Herrington died at the home of his brother, Monroe Herrington, in the Gold City neighborhood Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the age of 45 years. His remains were interred Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the churchyard at Salem, after a brief service conducted by Rev. J H Dashwood. The deceased had been death's marked victim for more than a year. Consumption had been preying upon him all that while. Mr. Herrington was a brother of Dr. J H. Herrington, one of the most prominent citizens of the Gold City community, and was well known in the county, where he resided during the greater portion of his life. He left four children, three Sons and one daughter, who have the sympathy of their many friends In the sad bereavement.

Franklin Favorite 11 Jan 1894; submitted by Michael Gann

Fount Hobdy Dies at Portland - He was the Father of Mrs. Maynard Meguiar of Simpson Co - Portland, Tenn. - Dr. Fount E. Hobdy, 65, retired physician, died at his home here at 3 o'clock a. m. today after a lengthy period of ill health. Dr. Hobdy, a native of Sumner Co, was a physician in this section for twenty-eight years, retiring from active practice several years ago.  Afterward, he devoted most of his attention to the operation of his large farm here.  For several years he was manager of the Co-operative Marketing Association of Portland, an organization devoted to the marketing of strawberries.  He retired from the managership of the association a year ago. He was a member of the board of stewards of the Portland Methodist Church and also was a member of the Masonic fraternal order. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Maynard Meguiar, Franklin, Ky  and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Hill, West Palm Beach, Fla.

Franklin Favorite 5 Aug 1937; submitted by Michael Gann

Frances Marie Wilkins Hobdy 30 March 1855-16 January 1914 (click on the clipping to enlarge & print) submitted by Bob Law

22 January 1914, pg 4 "Franklin Favorite"

Nathan Wilkins Hobdy 6 December 1891-22 August 1931