Union Springs Herald
Union Springs, Alabama
Wednesday, February 26, 1902, page 4

Charles A. Hightower

A telegram received early Monday morning, from Newton, announced the death of Mr. Charles A. Hightower. It was sad, though not unexpected news for our people, as they had been hearing, day after day, unfavorable reports of the condition of the sick one.

About four weeks ago, Mr. Hightower left this city, where he resided, and visited relatives in Newton, in hopes the change would prove beneficial, for he had been in ill health for some months, and relief seemed not to come to him. It was the wish too, of his numerous friends here that he would improve, but these sincere wishes were not to be realized. He grew worse and worse, and his parents and daughter went to him, and tenderly nursed him through his last illness, doing everything possible for his comfort. He breathed his last early Monday morning.

The remains were brought to this city, where, with Masonic honors, they were laid to rest beside his wife who preceded him but a few months ago. Rev. C. A. Rush, pastor of the Methodist church, of which church Mr. Hightower was a member, officiated in the funeral rites.

Mr. Hightower was born in Barbour County, but spent nearly all his life in Bullock, having resided near Perote for some years, and it was from there he, with his family, moved to Union Springs, some years ago. He stood high among our people, and had the confidence and esteem of all. He was an upright and straightforward man in all things, and by his characteristics had drawn to him many friends who now mourn that he is gone, and deeply sympathize with the bereaved daughter and relatives. There survive him of his immediate family only one daughter, and he leaves his parents and several brothers and sisters.