Submitted by
Robert L. Haddock
Marlin Daily Democrat
Monday, February 11, 1918
WELL KNOWN MAN EXPIRES
TOM STALLWORTH OF LOTT,
AGED 41 YEARS, DIES
IN MARLIN HOSPITAL
The death of Tom Stallworth, aged 41 years,
of Lott, occurred in a local hospital at two o’clock this afternoon. Deceased
had been ill for some time with measles, complications resulting despite efforts
to save his life by transfusion of blood from the body of his brother, S. J.
Stallworth of Marlin.
Surviving deceased are his wife and three
children, two brothers, Sanford and Harry Stallworth of Marlin, two sisters,
Mrs. M. C. Peyton of Marlin and Mrs. T. M. Phillips of Greenville.
Born near Marlin in 1876, deceased had
spent his entire life in this section. He was married to Miss Julia Curry. Mr.
Stallworth was a member of the Presbyterian church at Lott. He was the possessor
of many friends, among whom he was very highly regarded.
The funeral will be held in Marlin at 11
o’clock Tuesday morning with services at the of Mrs. M. C. Peyton, to be
conducted by Dr. J. E. James, interment following in Calvary Cemetery.