Gideon Hester, 1934

Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, January 10, 1934, Page 2:

“News From Belltown---On Sunday evening about 4 o’clock, the death angel crept into the home of Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Hester and claimed “Uncle Gid,” as he was familiarly called, as a victim. Uncle Gid had reached the ripe old age of 90 years. He leaves to mourn his departure, a companion, two sons, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at Center by the Rev. David Wolfe, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.”