Isaac Stephens (1864-1940)
Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, November 20, 1940, Page 1:
“Tellico Plains Route 2---We regret to hear of the death of Mr. Isaac Stephens. The family has our sympathy.”
Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, November 27, 1940, Page 1:
“In Loving Memory of Isaac Stephens---Isaac Stephens died on Nov. 15 at 1 a.m., at his home near Madisonville. He was born June 7, 1864. He was married to Annie Watson in the year of 1883, and to this union were born five children. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife; four sons, R.T. Stephens of Wilson Station, James Stephens of Trion, Ga., Fred and J.H. Stephens of Madisonville. One daughter, Rachel Stephens Lee, preceded him in death several years ago. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives, and a host of friends.
He was a good father and husband and a true friend. His death, in the presence of those whom he loved, was peaceful. For the last eight months of his life he was a sufferer, tenderly cared for by the family and friends. He waited patiently for the end.
Funeral services were conducted at the Notchey Creek Baptist Church, of which he was a member, on Saturday afternoon by Revs. W.G. Smiley, J.H. McDaniel and George G. Watson. Music was furnished by the Madisonville Quartet.
Pallbearers were six grandsons: Isaac Stephens, Jr., Ray, R.C. and Stanley Stephens, Calvin Grayson and Donald Godfere.
Flower girls were Etheleen Stephens, Genola, Lois and Rachel Stephens, Viola Grayson, Maudie Godfere, Margie Samone and Sue Joines.Written by a granddaughter.”