Smith, Mary Jane, age 90 of Oneida, passed away at the Scott County Nursing Home Jan.25,1979. She was the daughter of the late Dan Hammock and the late Liza Thompson. She preceded in death by her husband Calvin Smith; one daughter, Ollie Chitwood, two sons: Osbie Smith and John Alfred Smith. A member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. Survivors: two sons Arthur Smith, Ft Wayne, Ind. and Oscar Smith, Winfield, two daughters: Lottie Myers and Nola may Jeffers, both of Oneida, 26 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Pine Hill Baptist Church, 12 noon, Sunday, Jan. 28, with Rev. R. V. Stanley and Rev. John Ralph Stephens officiating. Burial in the Pine Hill Cemetary. West-Collins & Murley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Scott County News, Oneida, Scott County, TN, Thurs., 1 Feb 1979, p16)

JEFFERS, NOLA MAE 76, of Oneida, died June 1, 1999, at Scott County Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Oneida, May 27, 1923, she was the daughter of the late CALVIN and MARY JANE SMITH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded also in death by one son, WILLIAM PHILLIPS; three brothers, ARTHUR, ALFORD and OSBIE SMITH; and two sisters, LOTTIE MYERS and OLLIE CHITWOOD. She was a member of the Faith of God Non Denominational Church in the Tunnel Hill community. She is survived by her husband, LEBERT (Red) JEFFERS of Oneida; children: JAMES and wife, JANICE, and LUTHER PHILLIPS, all of Oneida; NANCY DUNCAN and husband, ESTAL of Nashville; one brother, OSCAR SMITH of Jamestown; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives. Funeral service was conducted June 5, 1999, in the chapel at WestMurley Funeral Home with Rev. DUDLEY HARNESS and Rev. CHUCK DUNCAN officiating. Interment will follow in Acres Creek Cemetery. WestMurley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Source: Independent Herald, 10 Jun 1999)

Hammock, John - Born March 31, 1876, deceased this life September 10, 1952 at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 10 days. He joined the Tunnel Hill Baptist Church and was baptized July 20, 1932. He leaves to mourn his absence, 3 daughters, Mary Wright of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; Ida Lockard of Brookwell, Ind.; Leatha Smith of Oneida, Tenn., 2 sons, Willie Hammock of Oneida, Tenn., and Bailey Lee Hammock of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1 sister, Mrs. Jane Smith of Oneida. He also leaves 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. We feel our loss is his eternal gain in Glory.
(Source: West Union Association of United Baptists Minutes, 1952, p14)

HAMMOCK, JOHN -- of Oneida died at his home here Wednesday, Sept. 10, following an illness of about three months. He was born in Virginia but had lived here for a long time. Surviving are one son, Willie Hammock of Oneida; three daughters, Mary Wright of Wisconsin, Bell Lockard of Indiana, and Letha Smith of Oneida; two brothers, Green and George of Oneida; one sister, Jane Smith of Oneida. He was a member of the Baptist church and had a large number of friends. Funeral service was at the Paint Rock church Thursday afternoon with Rev. Albert Chitwood and Abraham Strunk officiating. West Funeral Home in charge.
(Scott County News, Fri., 12 Sep 1952, p8)

WRIGHT, MARY - 74, of 138 Judson Drive, Beaver Dam, died Monday morning at her home. She was born Aug. 7, 1900, at Oneida,Tenn.,a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hammock. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Beaver Dam. Survivors include a daughter. Mrs. Walter Steffen of Juneau; two brothers, Willie Hammock of Oneida, Tenn.. and Bailey Lee Hammock of Cincinnati, Ohio;and two sisters. Mrs. Ida Lockard of Brookville, Ind., and Mrs. Lethe Smith of Oneida, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Berndt Funeral Home, Juneau. The Rev. William Stevenswill officiate and burial will be in Juneau City Cemetery. Friends of Mrs. Wright may call from noon Wednesday and until the time of services at the funeral home.
(Source: Fond Du Lac Reporter; Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac Co, WI; 22 April 1975) (courtesy of Angela Meadows)

HANNOCK [HAMMOCK], WILLIE - Was born June 19, 1914 and deceased this life November 3, 1975 at the age of 61 years. He was married to EMILY WEST. To this union was born 10 children, 2 of which preceded him in death, DANIEL HANNOCK [HAMMOCK] and MARTHA RASHEL HANNOCK [HAMMOCK]. Eight living, CLAUDE HANNOCK [HAMMOCK], HARVEY HANNOCK [HAMMOCK], MARY PATTERSON, SHIRLEY PHILLIPS, WILLIE Jr. HANNOCK [HAMMOCK], JANICE JEFFERS, MOSES HANNOCK [HAMMOCK], RUTH CARSON; 17 grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. He joined the Paint Rock Baptist Church in September 1953. He joined the Salem United Baptist Church by letter on May 3, 1975. Praise ye the Lord. We feel our loss is Heaven's gain. I will lift mine eyes unto the Hills from whence cometh my help, my helpheaven and earth.
(Source: West Union Association of United Baptists Minutes, 1976, p17)

HAMMOCK, WILLIE A 61 year old Oneida man, moving small trees cut down apparently during Halloween by pranksters on a road leading to his home, died of a heart attack. Willie Hammock, of the Tunnel Hill community, collapsed while moving the small trees and was dead when taken to Scott Co Hospital Monday afternoon. Mr. HAMMOCK is survived by his wife, EMILY WEST HAMMOCK; four sons CLAUDE HAMMOCK of Arizona, HARVEY LEE HAMMOCK and WILLIE HAMMOCK Jr. both of Loraine, Ohio; and MOSES HAMMOCK of Oneida; four daughters, MARY PATTERSON, SHIRLEY PHILLIPS, JANICE JEFFERS, and LELA RUTH HAMMOCK, all of Oneida; two stepchildren DANNY HAMMOCK and JUDY HAMMOCK; a brother BAILEY LEE HAMMOCK, Cincinnati; two sisters, LETHA SMITH, Oneida; and IDA LOCKARD, Brookville, Ind,; and 13 grandchildren. Services will be held today (Thursday) at Salem Baptist Church, Revs. MIKE PENNINGTON and JAMES TERRY officiating. Burial will be in Peaceful Rose Garden, West Funeral Home of Oneida is in charge of arrangements.
(Source: Scott County News, 6 Nov 1975)

Patrick Sweeney's Death Macon, GA., August 14,--[Special.]--Mr. Patrick Sweeny, one of Macon's most honored citizens died at his residence, out on Fourth street, last night, a little after 9 o'clock. His death was sudden and very unexpected. He was well and in good health last week, but congestion of the brain, combined with malarial fever, set in a few days since, and his life's labors were brought to an end. The funeral took place from the residence of Mrs. MsKenzie, on the corner of Fourth and Oak, this afternoon at half past four, the burial taking place at Rose Hill Cemetery.
(The Atlanta Constitution, Aug. 15, 1888)

Mrs. Elizabeth Sweeney Dies. Macon, Ga., November 21,-- {Special) -- Mrs. Elizabeth Sweeney died at her home in south Macon this morning at 4:30. Mrs. Sweeney was 79 years of age, and is survived by six children--Mrs. A.E.Sanders, Miss Katie and Miss Annie Sweeney, and Messrs. M. T. Sweeney, A.Z. Sweeney, and J. E. Sweeney. She had a sister in Atlanta, Mrs. A. W. Pickett. Funeral services will be conducted by Father McDonald tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in St Joseph's Catholic church. The interment will be in Rose Hill. Mrs. Sweeney was the widow of the late Fardy Sweeney. They both came from Ireland in 1837.
(The Atlanta Constitution Nov. 22, 1902)

Macon Ga. April 8, (Special.) The many friends of Mr. F. S. Sweeney will regret to hear of his death, which occurred this morning at his home in this city. He was a popular employee of the Southern railway. He was thirty years old. His mother, three sisters and three brothers survive him. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock from St Joseph's Catholic church. The following gentlemen will be pallbearers: J. T. Lackey, A. J. Long, J. D. Mcmurray, J. S. Hightower, E. W. Johnson, J. W. Randall.
(The Atlanta Constitution, April 9, 1901)

Mr. F. S. Sweeney's funeral occurred this morning at half past 10 o'clock at the St Joseph's Catholic Church. Many friends of the deceased were present. The interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
(The Atlanta Constitution, April 10, 1901)