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Obituary: A Good Woman Gone: On Wednesday, May 27, about 6:30 p.m., the death angel visited the home of L.F. Thomas, in Memphis, and claimed for his victim one of Henderson County's most beloved women, Mrs. Mary Katherine Thomas. She had been critically ill for about 10 days. Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of the late Lafayette and Nancy Ann Azbill. She was born November 14, 1859, reaching the ripe old age of 82 years, 6 months and 13 days. In 1887, she married W.S. Thomas who preceded her to the grave 16 years ago. To this union were born two children, a son, L.F. Thomas, of Memphis, and a daughter, Mrs. William (Flora) Alexander, of Beacon. She also leaves two brothers, J.C. (Neal) Azbill and George L. Azbill, both of Henderson County; three sisters, Mrs. John S. (Alice) Parker, Mrs. N.J. Parker, of Jackson, and Mrs. Dora Coble of Memphis, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. Some forty years ago, she professed faith in Christ and was baptized by Elder Smith of the Church of Christ near Lexington. The body was interred at Oak Grove Cemetery, Thursday afternoon, in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. Prof. J.O. Brown conducted the funeral service in a very impressive manner. Since the death of her husband, she was always ready to lend a hand in or near Memphis. Many of the older people in the vicinity of Warrens Bluff will recall the pleasant memories of "Aunt Kit," as she was affectionally called, and of her effort to help the sick and needy in her neighborhood as she was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who were sick or in distress of any kind. She will be sadly missed here, but we know that she is at rest with her Savior who had provided her with a home where no more sad heart aches or sickness can ever come. In 1887 when Mary Katherine was 27, she married William S. THOMAS, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born in 1858 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 68, William S. died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 7 Jun 1926. Buried in Jun 1926 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. They had the following children:
30. Kiziah Isadore AZBILL. Born on 24 Jun 1861 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 82, Kiziah Isadore died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 14 May 1944. Buried in May 1944 in Lewis Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. Alias/AKA: "Dora". Kiziah Isadore married John H. COBLE, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born on 13 Apr 1862. At the age of 54, John H. died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 13 Nov 1916. Buried in Nov 1916 in Lewis Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. They had the following children:
31. Frances A. AZBILL. Born in 1863 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 30, Frances A. died in Henderson County, Tennessee in 1893. Buried in 1893 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. Alias/AKA: "Mittie". Frances A. married John C. DEERE, son of Thomas DEERE & Polly ?, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born in 1864 in Tennessee. They had the following children:
32. Alzada Eve AZBILL. Born in 1865 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 55, Alzada Eve died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 20 Feb 1920. Buried in Feb 1920 in Rock Hill Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. Alias/AKA: "Ellen". Obituary: Mrs. Alzada Ellen Deere, wife of S.E. Deere, aged 55 years, died last Friday near Warrens Bluff of pneumonia. Alzada Eve married Sim E. DEERE, son of Thomas DEERE & Polly ?, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born on 13 Oct 1862. At the age of 64, Sim E. died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 28 Aug 1927. Obituary: S.E. Deere, aged 65 years, died at his home six miles east of Lexington August 28th after an illness of more than two years. He is a son of the late Thomas and Polly Deere and died within a distance of where he was born. He was married when young to Miss Ellen Azbill, who preceded him to the grave February 20th, 1920. Surviving this union are three children, Mrs. E.M. (Jennie) Wade, Oliver C. Deere and Mrs. Hal (Mildred) Johnson. His second marriage was to Miss Vira Richardson, who with one little daughter, Nina Lou, survived him. He leaves also two brothers, L.D. Deere, and John C. Deere. His funeral service was conducted by Rev. Fleetwood Ball and his body laid to rest in the family burial ground. They had the following children:
33. Ephiram Bradford AZBILL. Born in 1866 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 76, Ephraim Bradford died in 1942. In 1891 when Ephiram Bradford was 25, he married Mary E. PARKER, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born in 1875. Alias/AKA: "Betty". They had the following children:
34. John W. AZBILL. Born on 24 Oct 1867 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 34, John W. died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 14 Feb 1902. Buried in Feb 1902 in Rock Hill Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. In 1888 when John W. was 20, he married Lue A. EVANS, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born in Nov 1874 in Tennessee. They had the following children:
35. George Lafayette AZBILL. Born in 1869 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 81, George Lafayette died in 1950. Buried in 1950 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. In 1899 when George Lafayette was 30, he married Annie Lou REED, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born in 1881. At the age of 70, Annie Lou died in Henderson County, Tennessee in 1951. Buried in 1951 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. They had the following children:
36. Nancy Jane AZBILL. Born in 1871 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 82, Nancy Jane died in Henderson County, Tennessee in 1953. Buried in 1953 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. Nancy Jane married Dave W. PARKER. Born in 1868 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 74, Dave W. died in Henderson County, Tennessee in 1942. Buried in 1942 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. They had the following children:
37. James Corneluis AZBILL. Born on 3 May 1873 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 92, James Corneluis died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 17 Oct 1965. Buried in Oct 1965 in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee. Alias/AKA: "Neal". On 4 Aug 1897 when James Cornelius was 24, he married Maude Launa JONES, in Henderson County, Tennessee. Born on 10 Jul 1883 in Henderson County, Tennessee. At the age of 75, Maude Launa died in Henderson County, Tennessee on 1 Jul 1959. Buried in Jul 1959 in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee. They had the following children:
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