Mrs. David Stephens
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Another sad death occurred at midday yesterday, when Mrs. David Stephens, wife of a well know floatman, succumbed to an attack of pneumonia following upon influenza. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Denby, West Devonport and leaves one child. She was an active worker of the Methodist Church and Temperance Union.
The Advocate 12th September 1904
The death occurred at Devonport on Sunday of another hearty worker for the local Methodist Church in the person of Mrs. D. Stephens. The deceased lady had been ill scarcely a week, the cause of death being pneumonia, supervening on influenza. She was attended by Dr. Payne, but despite every care and attention passed away peacefully about midday. Mrs. Stephens was barely 32 and leaves a husband and young daughter to mourn their loss. As previously started she was a willing worker in matters connected with the Methodist Church and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances, both in and out of that body, by whom she will be greatly missed. The annual meeting of subscribers to the Devonport Benevolent Society, to have been held yesterday, was postponed, on the account of the death of Mrs. Stephens, one of the members. For the same reason the committee’s meeting, to have been held earlier, was adjourned for a month, after a resolution of condolence had been passed to the bereaved family. Members of the Loyal Mersey Lodge, P.A.F.S.O.A., are requested to meet at the lodge room at 2 p.m. today to attend the funeral.
The North West Post 13th September 1904
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mrs. David W. Stephens will leave her late residence, Parker Street, West Devonport, at 2 .30 p.m. today, for the Bluff Cemetery. Friends invited.
The Advocate 13th September 1904
The funeral of the late Mrs. David Stephens, who died on Sunday, took place yesterday afternoon, the place of interment being the Bluff cemetery. The cortege composed a considerable number of friends and sorrowing relatives. Rev. S. C. Flockart conducted the last sad obsequies at the grave.
The Advocate 13th September 1904
IN MEMORIAM
In sad and loving memory of Edith Florence Stephens, nee Denby, who died at W. Devonport, on September 11, 1904
Dearest Edith, thou hast left us,
Thou dost dwell with angels now,
And a wreath of glory, priceless,
Sparkles on thy shining brow.
Good and gentle was thy lifetime,
Christ has died and set thee free,
Wait a little dearest Edith,
And we soon shall follow thee.
Inserted by her sorrowing father, sisters and brothers – Henry Denby and family.
The Advocate 12th September 1910
Isabella Stephens
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Isabella Stephens will leave her late residence, William Street, West Devonport, to-morrow (Sunday) at 1 p.m. for the Bluff cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
The Advocate 11th August 1923
The death of Mrs. J. Stephens at the age of 81 years occurred at her residence, William Street, Devonport, yesterday afternoon. Deceased came to Tasmania about 64 years ago. For some time she lived at Deloraine, before taking up her residence at Devonport about 24 years ago. There are four sons, Viz., Messrs. John, James and Charles Stephens, Devonport and William Stephens, Claude Road. Mrs. J. Edwards, West Tamar, is the only daughter. The funeral will take place at the Bluff Cemetery to-morrow afternoon.
The Advocate 11th August 1923
Thomas Stephens
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Stephens will leave his late residence, Oldaker Street, for the Bluff Cemetery, at 3 o’clock to-day.
The North West Post 20th August 1897
A young man named Thomas Stephens, who was well-known on the Coast, died at Devonport on Sunday morning. Deceased, who for some months past had been in charge of a goods delivery cart, was at his work about ten day ago, but, feeling ill, took to his bed. A medical man was summoned, but the patient, who was suffering from a severe attack of pleurisy and inflammation of the lungs, was past human aid and rapidly sank. Deceased leaves a wife and child to mourn their loss. The funeral will leave the late residence of the deceased at 3 o’clock today.
The North West Post 20th August 1897
James Stephens
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
DEATH
STEPHENS - On March 9, at his residence, Fenton Street, West Devonport, James Stephens, aged 59 years.
The North West Post 11 March 1893
FUNERAL
STEPHENS – The Funeral of Mr. James Stephens will leave his late residence, Fenton Street, West Devonport, THIS DAY (Saturday), at 3 o’clock, for the Mersey Bluff Cemetery. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.
The North West Post 11 March 1893
Much regret was felt at the Mersey yesterday when it became known that Mr. James Stephens senior had expired on the previous evening. The deceased had been ailing for some months past and the end did not come unexpectedly. For many years the deceased resided at George Town and was in charge of a craft trading between Launceston and that port. About seven years ago he returned to the Mersey. He leaves a wife and a large family, mostly grown up.
The North West Post 11 March 1893
William Stephens
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
8 Apr 1913
Devonport Council Records
The death occurred yesterday morning of Mr. William Stephens at his residence, Gunn Street, Devonport, at the age of 84 years. He was an old resident of the town, having resided here for over 20 years, whilst he spent his early days in the neibourhood of Deloraine and was associated with the famous Calstock stud in the days of Strop and other notable racehorses he leaves two sons and a large number of grandchildren.
The North West Post 9 Apr 1913