From the Butts County Argus, 24 January 1908:
Mr. D.M. Bell, an old and highly respected gentleman, died at his home in Patillo, at one o'clock yesterday. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and contracted pneumonia, which were the causes of his death. Mr Bell was in his eightieth year and was a most excellent man, whose long life was filled with many good deeds. He leaves several sons and daughters and many friends to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the grave several years age. The funeral will be held at one o'clock today, conducted by Rev. Godard of Milner, and the internment will be at Rock Springs cemetery.
From the Jackson Argus, 7 February 1908 in Memoriam:
In the passing away of Mr. Miller Bell, of Butts County, removes a landmark worth remembering. It can be safely said of him that his word was good as his bond. He was eminently reserved, but at the end of duty he was ready to act.
He enlisted in one of the first regiments that left the state for the seat of war, served valiantly, was badly wounded, captured and suffered in a Northern prison camp for weary months.
When the Civil War ended he came home all broken down in health and disappointed in hopes, but he did not despond and give up. He took up the burden of life in its fullest meaning and with his brave Christian wife to encourage and comfort him, they raised their six children in credit and honor.
It has been my great pleasure to often visit this comfortable home and enjoy their sincere hospitality, and I knew well these good people. Mr. Bell was one of the best all round men that I ever knew. In my opinion a good father is the highest type of a gentleman, and he full embodied all that it means There was nothing done on his farm that he did not turn his hand to do. Would that the young men of this age would take him for their model! On being asked in his last moments if he knew he was nearing the end he cheerfully replied, "Yes, I know it, I am ready." And so he fell asleep to face the Master that he had honored so long and faithfully.
His body was tenderly borne to the grave by his beloved grandsons. His six children survive him, Mrs. A. Ogletree, Mrs. Thomas Bell, Mr. J. Bell, Mrs. McKey Watkins, Mr. Joseph Bell and Mrs. Wm. Walker.
Mr. D.M. Bell, an old and highly respected gentleman, died at his home in Patillo, at one o'clock yesterday. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and contracted pneumonia, which were the causes of his death. Mr Bell was in his eightieth year and was a most excellent man, whose long life was filled with many good deeds. He leaves several sons and daughters and many friends to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the grave several years age. The funeral will be held at one o'clock today, conducted by Rev. Godard of Milner, and the internment will be at Rock Springs cemetery.
From the Jackson Argus, 7 February 1908 in Memoriam:
In the passing away of Mr. Miller Bell, of Butts County, removes a landmark worth remembering. It can be safely said of him that his word was good as his bond. He was eminently reserved, but at the end of duty he was ready to act.
He enlisted in one of the first regiments that left the state for the seat of war, served valiantly, was badly wounded, captured and suffered in a Northern prison camp for weary months.
When the Civil War ended he came home all broken down in health and disappointed in hopes, but he did not despond and give up. He took up the burden of life in its fullest meaning and with his brave Christian wife to encourage and comfort him, they raised their six children in credit and honor.
It has been my great pleasure to often visit this comfortable home and enjoy their sincere hospitality, and I knew well these good people. Mr. Bell was one of the best all round men that I ever knew. In my opinion a good father is the highest type of a gentleman, and he full embodied all that it means There was nothing done on his farm that he did not turn his hand to do. Would that the young men of this age would take him for their model! On being asked in his last moments if he knew he was nearing the end he cheerfully replied, "Yes, I know it, I am ready." And so he fell asleep to face the Master that he had honored so long and faithfully.
His body was tenderly borne to the grave by his beloved grandsons. His six children survive him, Mrs. A. Ogletree, Mrs. Thomas Bell, Mr. J. Bell, Mrs. McKey Watkins, Mr. Joseph Bell and Mrs. Wm. Walker.
From the Butts County Argus, 24 January 1908:
Mr. D.M. Bell, an old and highly respected gentleman, died at his home in Patillo, at one o'clock yesterday. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and contracted pneumonia, which were the causes of his death. Mr Bell was in his eightieth year and was a most excellent man, whose long life was filled with many good deeds. He leaves several sons and daughters and many friends to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the grave several years age. The funeral will be held at one o'clock today, conducted by Rev. Godard of Milner, and the internment will be at Rock Springs cemetery.
From the Jackson Argus, 7 February 1908 in Memoriam:
In the passing away of Mr. Miller Bell, of Butts County, removes a landmark worth remembering. It can be safely said of him that his word was good as his bond. He was eminently reserved, but at the end of duty he was ready to act.
He enlisted in one of the first regiments that left the state for the seat of war, served valiantly, was badly wounded, captured and suffered in a Northern prison camp for weary months.
When the Civil War ended he came home all broken down in health and disappointed in hopes, but he did not despond and give up. He took up the burden of life in its fullest meaning and with his brave Christian wife to encourage and comfort him, they raised their six children in credit and honor.
It has been my great pleasure to often visit this comfortable home and enjoy their sincere hospitality, and I knew well these good people. Mr. Bell was one of the best all round men that I ever knew. In my opinion a good father is the highest type of a gentleman, and he full embodied all that it means There was nothing done on his farm that he did not turn his hand to do. Would that the young men of this age would take him for their model! On being asked in his last moments if he knew he was nearing the end he cheerfully replied, "Yes, I know it, I am ready." And so he fell asleep to face the Master that he had honored so long and faithfully.
His body was tenderly borne to the grave by his beloved grandsons. His six children survive him, Mrs. A. Ogletree, Mrs. Thomas Bell, Mr. J. Bell, Mrs. McKey Watkins, Mr. Joseph Bell and Mrs. Wm. Walker.
Mr. D.M. Bell, an old and highly respected gentleman, died at his home in Patillo, at one o'clock yesterday. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and contracted pneumonia, which were the causes of his death. Mr Bell was in his eightieth year and was a most excellent man, whose long life was filled with many good deeds. He leaves several sons and daughters and many friends to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the grave several years age. The funeral will be held at one o'clock today, conducted by Rev. Godard of Milner, and the internment will be at Rock Springs cemetery.
From the Jackson Argus, 7 February 1908 in Memoriam:
In the passing away of Mr. Miller Bell, of Butts County, removes a landmark worth remembering. It can be safely said of him that his word was good as his bond. He was eminently reserved, but at the end of duty he was ready to act.
He enlisted in one of the first regiments that left the state for the seat of war, served valiantly, was badly wounded, captured and suffered in a Northern prison camp for weary months.
When the Civil War ended he came home all broken down in health and disappointed in hopes, but he did not despond and give up. He took up the burden of life in its fullest meaning and with his brave Christian wife to encourage and comfort him, they raised their six children in credit and honor.
It has been my great pleasure to often visit this comfortable home and enjoy their sincere hospitality, and I knew well these good people. Mr. Bell was one of the best all round men that I ever knew. In my opinion a good father is the highest type of a gentleman, and he full embodied all that it means There was nothing done on his farm that he did not turn his hand to do. Would that the young men of this age would take him for their model! On being asked in his last moments if he knew he was nearing the end he cheerfully replied, "Yes, I know it, I am ready." And so he fell asleep to face the Master that he had honored so long and faithfully.
His body was tenderly borne to the grave by his beloved grandsons. His six children survive him, Mrs. A. Ogletree, Mrs. Thomas Bell, Mr. J. Bell, Mrs. McKey Watkins, Mr. Joseph Bell and Mrs. Wm. Walker.
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