"A Rose for Emily" Timeline By Sam138 Apr 21, 1032 Emily's father dies; Emily denies his death Apr 21, 1033 Emily starts to see Homer Barron Mar 15, 1034 Pastor visits Emily; he left, wouldn't go back, and wouldn't discuss it Mar 22, 1034 Emily buys arsenic Mar 22, 1034 Two female cousins come to visit Emily Apr 8, 1034 She buys the wedding set Apr 10, 1034 Homer Barron disappears Apr 27, 1034 She kicks the men out when they complain about the smell. The men eventually put lime down to get rid of the smell. Apr 22, 1036 Emily's taxes are remitted Apr 22, 1040 Emily gives China painting lessons Apr 21, 1062 New generation tries to make her pay taxes Apr 21, 1074 Emily Dies Apr 22, 1074 They break into the bedroom and find Homer Barron's body with a gray hair. Apr 22, 1074 The ladies walk in and the servant walks out the other door never to be seen again.