Monroe Journal, Friday, March 2, 1923

-Mrs. Martha Covington Lockhart, well-known citizen of Monroe, died at the home of her son, Walter E. Lockhart, last night about eleven o'clock. She was stricken with paralysis about four months ago and had been confined to her bed ever since, a sinking spell of three days ago resulting in her death. Up until that time she had led an active life. Mrs. Lockhart was the daughter of the late Major D. A. and Mrs. Susan A. Covington, who were among the earliest settlers of Monroe and one of the most prominent and influential families of the time. She was born June 6, 1848 in the old Gathings homestead, in Lanes Creek township, coming at the age of four to Monroe with her parents to live. Mrs. Lockhart was the last surviving member of the immediate Covington family. Her twin sister, Mrs. Susie Covington Houston preceded her to the grave ten years ago. These two sisters were so much alike that it was hard for those not familiar with them to distinguish them apart. Their love and devotion for each other was very marked and was one of the beautiful things in their lives… She was a sister of the late Hon. D. A. Covington, and an aunt of the late Gov. T. W. Bickett. Surviving are three sons, Charles, W. E., and J. J. Lockhart. A daughter, Mrs. C. W. Richardson died about eleven years ago, from whose passing her mother never recovered. Another child died while very young… Interment will be made at the Monroe cemetery

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