Crossville Chronicle, August 19, 1943 - Mrs. M. W. West Passes Away - The passing of Mrs. Ella Tague West age 83, took place about 10 o'clock Thursday evening, August 12 at the home of her son Ben H. West, where she had been confined to her bed for several months. She was the widow of M. W. West who passed away in June 1929 at the age of 72.Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev. J. Ledbetter officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. C. Coleman of the Methodist Church. Favorite songs of the deceased were sung by Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Beadle, Mrs. C. G. Black, Mrs. Faye Jackson, and T. S. Randolph. Pallbearers were, Alvin Hamby, T. D. Mclarty, M. F. Reed, S. C. Bishop, Walter Hill, G. F. Brookhart, A. J. McGuire, and Andy Elmore. Internment was in the City Cemetery in the family lot, with Bilbrey Brothers in charge. Special services at the grave were conducted by members of the Amanda Chapter No. 4 order of the Eastern Star, with the wo
rthy matron, Mrs. Charles E. Campbell directing. Mrs. West had been a member of the Eastern Star for 45 years. The deceased was a native of Iowa, while her husband was a native of Wisconsin. Their marriage took place in 1880 in Iowa after which they made their home in Star Lake, Minnesota, until after the birth of a daughter and a son. In 1889 they came to Tennessee living near Pleasant Hill until the birth of a third child, then moving into Crossville. Mr. West's uncle, Mathew Knox came from Minnesota and made his home here with them. Many citizens remember Uncle Mathew. One great grandchild and two grandchildren have passed away since Mr. West's death. Her passing makes the fifth in the immediate family. Mr. West passed away in the 49th year of their marriage, all three children survive. Mrs. P. V. Beadle Chattanooga, C. A. (Del) West and Ben H. West both of whom live here. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. West was a quite and i
ndustrious woman, never neglecting her family or home. A kind neighbor and a true friend. She was devoted to her church, the Methodist, and her Eastern Star Chapter until her health failed so that she was unable to take an active part in the work. Her grandson Benjamin H. West, Jr. killed in action on January 1, 1943 us Cumberland County's first casualty from the present conflict. Here during her last few days were, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace West and daughter Anita and Mrs. Richard Turner all of Chattanooga, Pvt. Paul West from Camp Dix New Jersey. CARD OF THANKS - We desire to express our grateful appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown us during the illness and passing of our loved one. Mr. & Mrs. Ben West and family; Mr. & Mrs. C. A. (Del) West and family; Mr. & Mrs. P. V. Beadle and family
rthy matron, Mrs. Charles E. Campbell directing. Mrs. West had been a member of the Eastern Star for 45 years. The deceased was a native of Iowa, while her husband was a native of Wisconsin. Their marriage took place in 1880 in Iowa after which they made their home in Star Lake, Minnesota, until after the birth of a daughter and a son. In 1889 they came to Tennessee living near Pleasant Hill until the birth of a third child, then moving into Crossville. Mr. West's uncle, Mathew Knox came from Minnesota and made his home here with them. Many citizens remember Uncle Mathew. One great grandchild and two grandchildren have passed away since Mr. West's death. Her passing makes the fifth in the immediate family. Mr. West passed away in the 49th year of their marriage, all three children survive. Mrs. P. V. Beadle Chattanooga, C. A. (Del) West and Ben H. West both of whom live here. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. West was a quite and i
ndustrious woman, never neglecting her family or home. A kind neighbor and a true friend. She was devoted to her church, the Methodist, and her Eastern Star Chapter until her health failed so that she was unable to take an active part in the work. Her grandson Benjamin H. West, Jr. killed in action on January 1, 1943 us Cumberland County's first casualty from the present conflict. Here during her last few days were, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace West and daughter Anita and Mrs. Richard Turner all of Chattanooga, Pvt. Paul West from Camp Dix New Jersey. CARD OF THANKS - We desire to express our grateful appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown us during the illness and passing of our loved one. Mr. & Mrs. Ben West and family; Mr. & Mrs. C. A. (Del) West and family; Mr. & Mrs. P. V. Beadle and family
Crossville Chronicle, August 19, 1943 - Mrs. M. W. West Passes Away - The passing of Mrs. Ella Tague West age 83, took place about 10 o'clock Thursday evening, August 12 at the home of her son Ben H. West, where she had been confined to her bed for several months. She was the widow of M. W. West who passed away in June 1929 at the age of 72.Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev. J. Ledbetter officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. C. Coleman of the Methodist Church. Favorite songs of the deceased were sung by Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Beadle, Mrs. C. G. Black, Mrs. Faye Jackson, and T. S. Randolph. Pallbearers were, Alvin Hamby, T. D. Mclarty, M. F. Reed, S. C. Bishop, Walter Hill, G. F. Brookhart, A. J. McGuire, and Andy Elmore. Internment was in the City Cemetery in the family lot, with Bilbrey Brothers in charge. Special services at the grave were conducted by members of the Amanda Chapter No. 4 order of the Eastern Star, with the wo
rthy matron, Mrs. Charles E. Campbell directing. Mrs. West had been a member of the Eastern Star for 45 years. The deceased was a native of Iowa, while her husband was a native of Wisconsin. Their marriage took place in 1880 in Iowa after which they made their home in Star Lake, Minnesota, until after the birth of a daughter and a son. In 1889 they came to Tennessee living near Pleasant Hill until the birth of a third child, then moving into Crossville. Mr. West's uncle, Mathew Knox came from Minnesota and made his home here with them. Many citizens remember Uncle Mathew. One great grandchild and two grandchildren have passed away since Mr. West's death. Her passing makes the fifth in the immediate family. Mr. West passed away in the 49th year of their marriage, all three children survive. Mrs. P. V. Beadle Chattanooga, C. A. (Del) West and Ben H. West both of whom live here. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. West was a quite and i
ndustrious woman, never neglecting her family or home. A kind neighbor and a true friend. She was devoted to her church, the Methodist, and her Eastern Star Chapter until her health failed so that she was unable to take an active part in the work. Her grandson Benjamin H. West, Jr. killed in action on January 1, 1943 us Cumberland County's first casualty from the present conflict. Here during her last few days were, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace West and daughter Anita and Mrs. Richard Turner all of Chattanooga, Pvt. Paul West from Camp Dix New Jersey. CARD OF THANKS - We desire to express our grateful appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown us during the illness and passing of our loved one. Mr. & Mrs. Ben West and family; Mr. & Mrs. C. A. (Del) West and family; Mr. & Mrs. P. V. Beadle and family
rthy matron, Mrs. Charles E. Campbell directing. Mrs. West had been a member of the Eastern Star for 45 years. The deceased was a native of Iowa, while her husband was a native of Wisconsin. Their marriage took place in 1880 in Iowa after which they made their home in Star Lake, Minnesota, until after the birth of a daughter and a son. In 1889 they came to Tennessee living near Pleasant Hill until the birth of a third child, then moving into Crossville. Mr. West's uncle, Mathew Knox came from Minnesota and made his home here with them. Many citizens remember Uncle Mathew. One great grandchild and two grandchildren have passed away since Mr. West's death. Her passing makes the fifth in the immediate family. Mr. West passed away in the 49th year of their marriage, all three children survive. Mrs. P. V. Beadle Chattanooga, C. A. (Del) West and Ben H. West both of whom live here. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. West was a quite and i
ndustrious woman, never neglecting her family or home. A kind neighbor and a true friend. She was devoted to her church, the Methodist, and her Eastern Star Chapter until her health failed so that she was unable to take an active part in the work. Her grandson Benjamin H. West, Jr. killed in action on January 1, 1943 us Cumberland County's first casualty from the present conflict. Here during her last few days were, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace West and daughter Anita and Mrs. Richard Turner all of Chattanooga, Pvt. Paul West from Camp Dix New Jersey. CARD OF THANKS - We desire to express our grateful appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown us during the illness and passing of our loved one. Mr. & Mrs. Ben West and family; Mr. & Mrs. C. A. (Del) West and family; Mr. & Mrs. P. V. Beadle and family
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