The Murphy Advance, Cherokee County, N.C., Friday June 7, 1889

Death of an Old Citizen

The old settlers of Cherokee county, who were acquainted with him, will be [paper torn] to hear of the death of Lewis Little, who resided in Notla township [paper torn] at his home on the morning of May 27th. Mr. Little was born in Wilkes County, but at an early age moved to Union county, Ga., where he lived for a number of years, where he enjoyed the friendship and confidence of all who knew him. About 15 years ago he came to Cherokee county, and has been living in the Notla township ever since. Here, by his industry and labor, he was, at the time of his demise, the possessor of one of the most valuable farms in the county. The interment took place on Tuesday of last week, and as he had often requested he was buried at Ivy Log cemetery by the side of several of his children who had gone before him. The funeral cortege was followed by numerous friends and a host of sorrowing relatives, who have the sympathy and condolence of the whole community. He leaves an aged wife and a large number of children and grandchildren, many of whom were too far away to attend the funeral, but who will hear the sad news with much sorrow. Several of his boys living in Missouri came to visit him this past winter and it will be some comfort to them to know that they saw him once before that grim monster, death, came along. He had arrived at the age of 82 years; but old as he was, his death was very unexpected and sudden, as he had told one of his boys shortly before he died that he might go on to the field he felt all right, and in less than two hours he had passed away. Mr. Little was a consistent member of the church and long before his death he asserted that "all was well" he had made peace with the master.

From his pure lips the pleasant smile,
By death could not be driven;
And with hopes of future bliss,
He passed from here to heaven.
He fought a good fight, a crown he won
And we know that God had blessed.
He gained a promise of happiness;
And his soul passed to rest.
Heaven retaineth his good wife's treasure
The sod only the coffin keeps.
And many the dear ones who will linger
Where their loving father sleeps.

The above death notice provided by his 3rd Great Grandaughter, F.A.G. #47702123 Debbie