Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 1, 1941
Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 1, 1941
Matthew Cunningham was born Sept. 19, 1866, and died Dec. 20, 1940, being 74 years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Critton [sic] Cunningham, of Monroe County. He was born, reared and lived in Monroe County all of his life.He professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Maple Springs, from which church he withdrew his membership and joined at Goodsprings in McMinn County. He later moved his membership from that church to Union Grove Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until God called him away. He was always faithful at his church meetings and was church clerk for a number of years. He was also an ordained deacon. He told his family and friends before he died that he was ready to go. And that there was nothing in his way. He wanted also for them to tell all his friends to meet him in Heaven.
He was married to Miss Martha Birdwell who preceded him to the grave several years ago. To this union was born one child, a daughter, who survives. Other surviving relatives are three sisters, five brothers and a number of nephews and nieces. Also a host of other relatives and friends.
The church has lost a faithful member, the community a loyal citizen, the family a loving father and brother, but their loss is his eternal gain. Funeral services were held at Shady Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 22, by Rev. W.N. Cagle, assisted by Rev. Tallent, of Etowah."
---Written by a former pastor, Rev. W.N. Cagle
Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 30, 1941
Rural Vale --- Miss Lottie Cunningham passed away at her home in the Holly Springs community a few days ago. The remains were laid to rest in the Rural Vale Cemetery on Saturday morning. Our sympathy goes out to the sorrowing relatives and friends.,/FONT>
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