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Submitted: 4/14/15 • Approved: 4/14/15 • Last Updated: 4/17/15 • R1069497-G1069496-S3
17 Dec 1859 - 17 Jan 1925
*Obituary
Published 22 Jan 1925
Forrest City Times
Mrs.Martha Allen McKnight died suddenly in Memphis at the home of her daughter, Mrs.Thomas Tarver, last Saturday morning, Jan.17,1925. The remains were brought to Forrest City and interment had in the Forrest City cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Services were held in the Baptist Church, and at the grave side, conducted by Rev.Blount F.Davidson, assisted by Rev.James A.Anderson and Rev.W.V.Womack. Mrs.Mary Allen McKnight was born in Memphis, Dec.17,1859. She was married April 3,1884 to Thomas Beverly Horney, to which were born two children, Mrs.Beulah Tarver of Memphis, and Mrs.Addie Allen, of Marianna. Mr.Horney passed away on July 2,1887. On May 8,1894, she united in marriage to Dr.John David McKnight, of this city, and to this union was born one daughter, Miss Freddie McKnight of Los Angeles, California. Dr.McKnight departed this life on Jan.5,1905. Deceased gave her heart to the Saviour early during her life, uniting with the First Baptist Church in Memphis. Upon coming to Forrest City to make her home, she became a member of the Baptist church here, until she returned her membership on returning to Memphis to live. She is survived by three daughters, as well as other relatives. On gravestone the name is Martha McGowen McKnight.
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