"The LaFayette Sun" - May 17, 1916:
Residence Damaged By Fire.
Prompt work of the fire department and volunteer fire fighters saved the residence of Mr. W. B. Nichols from destruction by fire at 12:30 this afternoon. The fire is supposed to have caught from a defective chimney. The building and contents were badly damaged by fire and water.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 24, 1926:
W. B. Nichols Dies Suddenly in Gadsden.
William B. Nichols, 63, prominent businessman of Gadsden, died suddenly while seated in a chair and talking to his wife at their home at 254 South Ninth Street at 7:30 Thursday night. While he had only gotten up from a spell of influenza there was every reason to believe that he was enjoying fairly good health. Yesterday afternoon he drove around town in his automobile and gave no evidence of being ill. After the children had gone to a picture show at night he and Mrs. Nichols sat down for their usual chat. Suddenly he threw back his head and said in a calm voice, "See." Dying almost instantly. He did not fall or move except to include his head backward and to one side.
Mr. Nichols is survived by his widow and the following children: W. B. Nichols, Jr., Rome, Ga.; J. T. Nichols, LaGrange, Ga.; H. E. Nichols, West Point, Ga.; Charles, Harry, Catherine, Margaret, Frances and Warren. Lee Headley is a step-child and Mrs. W. M. Evans, of Birmingham is a daughter-in-law.
The deceased had spent most of his life at LaFayette, Ala., where he accumulated a comfortable fortune as an undertaker. Three years ago he moved to Gadsden and purchased an interest in the Woodliff Undertaking Company. He quickly identified himself with the best interests of the city and soon became a leader. He was president of the men's club of the First Baptist Church and also a deacon in that church, a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Masons, Odd Fellows and Dokeys. He was active in religious and business affairs and was regarded as one of Gadsden's most useful citizens. He was a man of the highest integrity and honor and had the esteem, the confidence and the respect of those who knew him. His death is sincerely mourned by this entire community and is sure to cause widespread regret.
The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the services will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Rigell, the pastor. The body will be taken to LaFayette for burial, the funeral party traveling by motor through the country. There will be no services at LaFayette.
The pall bearers will be:
Active - J. H. Holcombe, J. R. Leath, F. M. Cottle, O. L. Haggard, O. S. Green, Lon Williams, DeWitt Faucett, J. L. Herring.
Honorary - R. F. Nunnally, R. M. Wilbanks, O. L. Hanson, W. T. Duke, R. L. Denman, M. A. Davis, A. P. Longshore, G. S. Vann, King Riddle, S. T. Green.
The Masons are requested to meet at the church at attend the funeral.
Mr. Nichols leaves one brother, Chris Nichols, of Birmingham, and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Foster, Mrs. Lola Pearce and Mrs. C. A. Smith. - Gadsden Evening Star
The above article giving an account of the death of W. B. Nichols, a former citizen of LaFayette, but for the past few years a resident of Gadsden, Ala., was taken from the Gadsden Evening Star. Mr. Nichols' body reached LaFayette Saturday night at 7 o'clock and interment was in the LaFayette Cemetery at 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
His services to LaFayette and community in a business and religious way are too well know by the people of this section for further comment, but the esteem in which he was held in this community was exhibited by the vast throng of people who attended the funeral services here Sunday.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - March 24, 1926:
MR. W.B. NICHOLS DIED SUDDENLY IN GADSDEN
Many friends in east Alabama regret to learn of the sudden death at his home in Gadsden last Thursday night of Mr. William B. Nichols, who was for many years a prominent citizen of LaFayette. He was 63 years of age and a brother of the late Mr. F.P. Nichols who died in Roanoke two years ago. The remains of the former were brought to LaFayette for interment on Sunday morning, after funeral services conducted by Dr. W.P. Hines of Roanoke. Quite a number from this place attended.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 8, Page 399-b:
Wm. B. Nichols to Miss Carrie D. Towles on Dec. 19, 1886 by George E. Brewer, MG. W.B. Nichols, C.C. Davis, Bondsmen.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 10, Page 403-a:
Mr. Wm. B. Nichols to Mrs. Ada Headley on March 29, 1908 by Eldred M. Stewart, Baptist Pastor at LaFayette, Ala. W.C. Gaines, LS.
Residence Damaged By Fire.
Prompt work of the fire department and volunteer fire fighters saved the residence of Mr. W. B. Nichols from destruction by fire at 12:30 this afternoon. The fire is supposed to have caught from a defective chimney. The building and contents were badly damaged by fire and water.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 24, 1926:
W. B. Nichols Dies Suddenly in Gadsden.
William B. Nichols, 63, prominent businessman of Gadsden, died suddenly while seated in a chair and talking to his wife at their home at 254 South Ninth Street at 7:30 Thursday night. While he had only gotten up from a spell of influenza there was every reason to believe that he was enjoying fairly good health. Yesterday afternoon he drove around town in his automobile and gave no evidence of being ill. After the children had gone to a picture show at night he and Mrs. Nichols sat down for their usual chat. Suddenly he threw back his head and said in a calm voice, "See." Dying almost instantly. He did not fall or move except to include his head backward and to one side.
Mr. Nichols is survived by his widow and the following children: W. B. Nichols, Jr., Rome, Ga.; J. T. Nichols, LaGrange, Ga.; H. E. Nichols, West Point, Ga.; Charles, Harry, Catherine, Margaret, Frances and Warren. Lee Headley is a step-child and Mrs. W. M. Evans, of Birmingham is a daughter-in-law.
The deceased had spent most of his life at LaFayette, Ala., where he accumulated a comfortable fortune as an undertaker. Three years ago he moved to Gadsden and purchased an interest in the Woodliff Undertaking Company. He quickly identified himself with the best interests of the city and soon became a leader. He was president of the men's club of the First Baptist Church and also a deacon in that church, a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Masons, Odd Fellows and Dokeys. He was active in religious and business affairs and was regarded as one of Gadsden's most useful citizens. He was a man of the highest integrity and honor and had the esteem, the confidence and the respect of those who knew him. His death is sincerely mourned by this entire community and is sure to cause widespread regret.
The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the services will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Rigell, the pastor. The body will be taken to LaFayette for burial, the funeral party traveling by motor through the country. There will be no services at LaFayette.
The pall bearers will be:
Active - J. H. Holcombe, J. R. Leath, F. M. Cottle, O. L. Haggard, O. S. Green, Lon Williams, DeWitt Faucett, J. L. Herring.
Honorary - R. F. Nunnally, R. M. Wilbanks, O. L. Hanson, W. T. Duke, R. L. Denman, M. A. Davis, A. P. Longshore, G. S. Vann, King Riddle, S. T. Green.
The Masons are requested to meet at the church at attend the funeral.
Mr. Nichols leaves one brother, Chris Nichols, of Birmingham, and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Foster, Mrs. Lola Pearce and Mrs. C. A. Smith. - Gadsden Evening Star
The above article giving an account of the death of W. B. Nichols, a former citizen of LaFayette, but for the past few years a resident of Gadsden, Ala., was taken from the Gadsden Evening Star. Mr. Nichols' body reached LaFayette Saturday night at 7 o'clock and interment was in the LaFayette Cemetery at 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
His services to LaFayette and community in a business and religious way are too well know by the people of this section for further comment, but the esteem in which he was held in this community was exhibited by the vast throng of people who attended the funeral services here Sunday.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - March 24, 1926:
MR. W.B. NICHOLS DIED SUDDENLY IN GADSDEN
Many friends in east Alabama regret to learn of the sudden death at his home in Gadsden last Thursday night of Mr. William B. Nichols, who was for many years a prominent citizen of LaFayette. He was 63 years of age and a brother of the late Mr. F.P. Nichols who died in Roanoke two years ago. The remains of the former were brought to LaFayette for interment on Sunday morning, after funeral services conducted by Dr. W.P. Hines of Roanoke. Quite a number from this place attended.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 8, Page 399-b:
Wm. B. Nichols to Miss Carrie D. Towles on Dec. 19, 1886 by George E. Brewer, MG. W.B. Nichols, C.C. Davis, Bondsmen.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 10, Page 403-a:
Mr. Wm. B. Nichols to Mrs. Ada Headley on March 29, 1908 by Eldred M. Stewart, Baptist Pastor at LaFayette, Ala. W.C. Gaines, LS.
"The LaFayette Sun" - May 17, 1916:
Residence Damaged By Fire.
Prompt work of the fire department and volunteer fire fighters saved the residence of Mr. W. B. Nichols from destruction by fire at 12:30 this afternoon. The fire is supposed to have caught from a defective chimney. The building and contents were badly damaged by fire and water.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 24, 1926:
W. B. Nichols Dies Suddenly in Gadsden.
William B. Nichols, 63, prominent businessman of Gadsden, died suddenly while seated in a chair and talking to his wife at their home at 254 South Ninth Street at 7:30 Thursday night. While he had only gotten up from a spell of influenza there was every reason to believe that he was enjoying fairly good health. Yesterday afternoon he drove around town in his automobile and gave no evidence of being ill. After the children had gone to a picture show at night he and Mrs. Nichols sat down for their usual chat. Suddenly he threw back his head and said in a calm voice, "See." Dying almost instantly. He did not fall or move except to include his head backward and to one side.
Mr. Nichols is survived by his widow and the following children: W. B. Nichols, Jr., Rome, Ga.; J. T. Nichols, LaGrange, Ga.; H. E. Nichols, West Point, Ga.; Charles, Harry, Catherine, Margaret, Frances and Warren. Lee Headley is a step-child and Mrs. W. M. Evans, of Birmingham is a daughter-in-law.
The deceased had spent most of his life at LaFayette, Ala., where he accumulated a comfortable fortune as an undertaker. Three years ago he moved to Gadsden and purchased an interest in the Woodliff Undertaking Company. He quickly identified himself with the best interests of the city and soon became a leader. He was president of the men's club of the First Baptist Church and also a deacon in that church, a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Masons, Odd Fellows and Dokeys. He was active in religious and business affairs and was regarded as one of Gadsden's most useful citizens. He was a man of the highest integrity and honor and had the esteem, the confidence and the respect of those who knew him. His death is sincerely mourned by this entire community and is sure to cause widespread regret.
The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the services will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Rigell, the pastor. The body will be taken to LaFayette for burial, the funeral party traveling by motor through the country. There will be no services at LaFayette.
The pall bearers will be:
Active - J. H. Holcombe, J. R. Leath, F. M. Cottle, O. L. Haggard, O. S. Green, Lon Williams, DeWitt Faucett, J. L. Herring.
Honorary - R. F. Nunnally, R. M. Wilbanks, O. L. Hanson, W. T. Duke, R. L. Denman, M. A. Davis, A. P. Longshore, G. S. Vann, King Riddle, S. T. Green.
The Masons are requested to meet at the church at attend the funeral.
Mr. Nichols leaves one brother, Chris Nichols, of Birmingham, and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Foster, Mrs. Lola Pearce and Mrs. C. A. Smith. - Gadsden Evening Star
The above article giving an account of the death of W. B. Nichols, a former citizen of LaFayette, but for the past few years a resident of Gadsden, Ala., was taken from the Gadsden Evening Star. Mr. Nichols' body reached LaFayette Saturday night at 7 o'clock and interment was in the LaFayette Cemetery at 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
His services to LaFayette and community in a business and religious way are too well know by the people of this section for further comment, but the esteem in which he was held in this community was exhibited by the vast throng of people who attended the funeral services here Sunday.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - March 24, 1926:
MR. W.B. NICHOLS DIED SUDDENLY IN GADSDEN
Many friends in east Alabama regret to learn of the sudden death at his home in Gadsden last Thursday night of Mr. William B. Nichols, who was for many years a prominent citizen of LaFayette. He was 63 years of age and a brother of the late Mr. F.P. Nichols who died in Roanoke two years ago. The remains of the former were brought to LaFayette for interment on Sunday morning, after funeral services conducted by Dr. W.P. Hines of Roanoke. Quite a number from this place attended.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 8, Page 399-b:
Wm. B. Nichols to Miss Carrie D. Towles on Dec. 19, 1886 by George E. Brewer, MG. W.B. Nichols, C.C. Davis, Bondsmen.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 10, Page 403-a:
Mr. Wm. B. Nichols to Mrs. Ada Headley on March 29, 1908 by Eldred M. Stewart, Baptist Pastor at LaFayette, Ala. W.C. Gaines, LS.
Residence Damaged By Fire.
Prompt work of the fire department and volunteer fire fighters saved the residence of Mr. W. B. Nichols from destruction by fire at 12:30 this afternoon. The fire is supposed to have caught from a defective chimney. The building and contents were badly damaged by fire and water.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - March 24, 1926:
W. B. Nichols Dies Suddenly in Gadsden.
William B. Nichols, 63, prominent businessman of Gadsden, died suddenly while seated in a chair and talking to his wife at their home at 254 South Ninth Street at 7:30 Thursday night. While he had only gotten up from a spell of influenza there was every reason to believe that he was enjoying fairly good health. Yesterday afternoon he drove around town in his automobile and gave no evidence of being ill. After the children had gone to a picture show at night he and Mrs. Nichols sat down for their usual chat. Suddenly he threw back his head and said in a calm voice, "See." Dying almost instantly. He did not fall or move except to include his head backward and to one side.
Mr. Nichols is survived by his widow and the following children: W. B. Nichols, Jr., Rome, Ga.; J. T. Nichols, LaGrange, Ga.; H. E. Nichols, West Point, Ga.; Charles, Harry, Catherine, Margaret, Frances and Warren. Lee Headley is a step-child and Mrs. W. M. Evans, of Birmingham is a daughter-in-law.
The deceased had spent most of his life at LaFayette, Ala., where he accumulated a comfortable fortune as an undertaker. Three years ago he moved to Gadsden and purchased an interest in the Woodliff Undertaking Company. He quickly identified himself with the best interests of the city and soon became a leader. He was president of the men's club of the First Baptist Church and also a deacon in that church, a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Masons, Odd Fellows and Dokeys. He was active in religious and business affairs and was regarded as one of Gadsden's most useful citizens. He was a man of the highest integrity and honor and had the esteem, the confidence and the respect of those who knew him. His death is sincerely mourned by this entire community and is sure to cause widespread regret.
The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and the services will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Rigell, the pastor. The body will be taken to LaFayette for burial, the funeral party traveling by motor through the country. There will be no services at LaFayette.
The pall bearers will be:
Active - J. H. Holcombe, J. R. Leath, F. M. Cottle, O. L. Haggard, O. S. Green, Lon Williams, DeWitt Faucett, J. L. Herring.
Honorary - R. F. Nunnally, R. M. Wilbanks, O. L. Hanson, W. T. Duke, R. L. Denman, M. A. Davis, A. P. Longshore, G. S. Vann, King Riddle, S. T. Green.
The Masons are requested to meet at the church at attend the funeral.
Mr. Nichols leaves one brother, Chris Nichols, of Birmingham, and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Foster, Mrs. Lola Pearce and Mrs. C. A. Smith. - Gadsden Evening Star
The above article giving an account of the death of W. B. Nichols, a former citizen of LaFayette, but for the past few years a resident of Gadsden, Ala., was taken from the Gadsden Evening Star. Mr. Nichols' body reached LaFayette Saturday night at 7 o'clock and interment was in the LaFayette Cemetery at 11 o'clock Sunday morning.
His services to LaFayette and community in a business and religious way are too well know by the people of this section for further comment, but the esteem in which he was held in this community was exhibited by the vast throng of people who attended the funeral services here Sunday.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - March 24, 1926:
MR. W.B. NICHOLS DIED SUDDENLY IN GADSDEN
Many friends in east Alabama regret to learn of the sudden death at his home in Gadsden last Thursday night of Mr. William B. Nichols, who was for many years a prominent citizen of LaFayette. He was 63 years of age and a brother of the late Mr. F.P. Nichols who died in Roanoke two years ago. The remains of the former were brought to LaFayette for interment on Sunday morning, after funeral services conducted by Dr. W.P. Hines of Roanoke. Quite a number from this place attended.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 8, Page 399-b:
Wm. B. Nichols to Miss Carrie D. Towles on Dec. 19, 1886 by George E. Brewer, MG. W.B. Nichols, C.C. Davis, Bondsmen.
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Chambers County Marriage Record Volume 10, Page 403-a:
Mr. Wm. B. Nichols to Mrs. Ada Headley on March 29, 1908 by Eldred M. Stewart, Baptist Pastor at LaFayette, Ala. W.C. Gaines, LS.
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George H Nichols
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Katie Dell Nichols
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Sadie Nichols
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William Blake Nichols III
1895–1941
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Harry E. Nichols
1900–1974
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Charles Lewis Nichols Sr
1909–1955
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Mary Nichols Hollingsworth
1911–2000
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1921–1979
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