YOAKLEY, John Alexander – (d. 1915)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Taneya

John Alexander YOAKLEY, son of Amos and Elizabeth YOAKLEY, was born in Davidson County, NC, January 4, 1859, and died at his home in Mt. Airy February 12, 1915; his life covering a period of a little more than 56 years. At the age of 21 he was married to Miss Flora SICELOFF, of his native county, to which union six children were born; three daughters, Sardie, Mattie, and Alma; three sons, James, Oscar, and Bruce, all of whom, with their mother, survive him. He came to Mt. Airy about 30 years ago, and engaged in the lumber business. He was a pioneer here in furniture manufacturing. In this, and other lines, he proved himself a successful businessman.

Being a man of energy and public spirit, his fellow citizens, two years ago, elected him a city alderman. In this position he gave a good account of himself.

His life as a Christian and church man began with his conversion at the age of 18 at Bethany in Davidson county. He joined the church at Midway. Ever afterwards he was a loyal useful Methodist. He has been a member of Central’s official board for many years. Due largely to him and one other the charge has is present parsonage. Along with the late J.H. PROTHER. He was active in securing our present organ. He was a friend to the district and the district parsonage, His church appreciated him and honored him by sending him to district and annual conferences. At the time of his death he was a member of the Conference board of church extension. The writer as well as all our ministers who became associated with him, valued his friendship and counsel.

A successful business man, a progressive citizen, a loyal church man, and a devoted husband and father, he will be greatly missed.

The funeral was conducted by his pastor from his late residence, in the midst of a large company, and his body was laid, with masonic honors, to rest in the city cemetery. — W.H. WILLIS.

Editorial Note: This is the obituary for John Alexander Yokley. See his family tree profile at FamilySearch Family Tree.

Source: NC Christian Advocate, 4 March 1915. Available online at the Internet Archive.

TROY, Nancy M. – (d. 1915)

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On last Sunday, after having preached at Pleasant Garden and having received a call to go to Liberty to attend the funeral of Mrs. TROY near that place, Brother H.M. BLAIR was kind enough to come to my assistance and fill my appointment at Bethlehem in the evening.

Mrs. Nancy M. TROY was one of the oldest members of our church at Bethany and on the 19th of February, 1915, she passed peacefully away. She was born September 3rd, 1828, and had therefore lived to be 86 years, five moths, and 16 days old. She had been in feeble health for a long time when she had an attack of pneumonia which ended her earthly existence. She had been for a long time an acceptable member of the M.E. Church, South, having united with the church in her youth. She was a good woman and her end was peace. She expressed herself as ready to go and a little while before the end came she said, “All is bright and beautiful.” On the 21st day of February, a dear and peaceful Sabbath evening, in the presence of a large congregation her remains were laid to rest in the Bethany cemetery. — P.L. TERRELL.

February 24th, 1915.

Editorial Note: This is the obituary for Nancy M. Cox Troy. See her family tree profile at FamilySearch Family Tree.

Source: NC Christian Advocate, 4 March 1915. Available online at the Internet Archive.

MILLER, Claude Y. (Mrs.) – (d. 1915)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Taneya

Death has claimed one of our most saintly women. Mrs. Claude Y. MILLER lay down in death a week ago while the whole town wept. In the church she was consecrated and efficient; her hands were always willing and she was quick to see what needed to be done. She was love with rare devotion by her children, upon whom she had made the imprint of her saintly life. No one in our town was held in higher esteem. She was but 55 years old and her friends were expecting a score more of years in which to enjoy her Christian fellowship. But it has been ordered otherwise, and they must wait her meeting till the dawning of the new day. May God comfort those who mourn. — Otto J. JONES.

Wilkesboro, NC

Editorial Note: This is the obituary for Minnie Florence Smith Troy. See her family tree profile at FamilySearch Family Tree.

Source: NC Christian Advocate, 4 March 1915. Available online at the Internet Archive.