Births, Deaths, Marriages, Etc. from Hernando County FL Newspapers, 1923-1929, A-G File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by KC Thacker, kthacker@xtalwind.net USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. This file may not be removed from this server or altered in any way for placement on another server without the consent of the State and USGenWeb Project coordinators and the contributor. *********************************************************************** Abstracting these records was begun as a project by The Genealogy Society of Hernando County. Abstracting by society member Betty DeBusk. The following entries have been transcribed from Hernando County, FL newspapers for the years 1923 through 1925 and 1928 through 1929. This information was supplied to me and I have only formatted it for Internet use. These transcription notes are also available at the public library in Brooksville, FL (along with the newspapers) and the Hernando Historical Museum in Brooksville. Note: Not responsible for content, transcription errors, or typographical errors. Key: D = death SA = Southern Argus M = marriage BH = Brooksville Herald Anniv. = anniversary BS = Brooksville Sun B = birth BJ = Brooksville Journal Est = estate SJ = Sun Journal Guard = guardianship BA = (Name not supplied to me) Eng. = engagement Div. = divorce Format Layout: Newspaper Date Page Event Last Name First Name, Middle Name Event Description BJ 7/12/28 1 D Abbott W W W.W. Abbott, formerly of Brooksville died 9 Jul. Lived in Brooksville with his parents when young. 38 yrs. old. Brother G.L. Abbott. He had a wife and children BJ 8/2/28 1 D Adden William Randolph Chalkner born Middleburg, FL, 62 yrs., died. Survived by widow, daus. Mrs. Chas. Parker, Mrs. Clarence Law, Mrs. R.E. Lee, Mrs. Thos. Chenett and Miss Leah Chalkner, son George Chalkner, brother G.A. Chalkner and sisters Mrs. Ethel Potter, Mrs. May Griffith, Mrs. Adden, Mrs. Edna Branning, Mrs. Lily Prevatt, and Mrs. Daisy Manuel. Died 27 Jul 1928 SA 6/7/23 1 M Albury Sybil of Key West, sister of Mrs. Chas. Ashbrook of Brooksville, married to Hal Hancock, formerly of Brooksville, at Hileah, FL. BH 9/24/25 5 M Aldrich Gladys Grace Miss Gladys Grace Aldrich of Brooksville, married Golespie Varn 19 Sep 1925 in Brooksville SA 9/4/24 7 Div Aldrich May divorce, Plyn A. Aldrich/May Aldrich SA 9/4/24 7 Div Aldrich Plyn A divorce, Plyn A. Aldrich/May Aldrich SA 11/13/24 5 M Aldrich Plyn A Mrs. Elizabeth Houston, of Wadenna, MN, now of this city, married to Plyn A. Aldrich of Brooksville, formerly of Wadenna, MN. Rev. J.C. Hill officiated. BJ 11/8/28 1 D Aldrich Plyn A Plyn A Aldrich came to FL from MN. A Mason. Survived by wife Elizabeth Aldrich, several brothers and sisters. BJ 1/3/29 8 Est Aldrich Plyn A Elizabeth Aldrich, Exectx. BJ 10/11/28 5 M Alexander William C Mrs. Robert L. Barton married William C. Alexander, a former citizen on Brooksville on 12 Sep 1928 BH 9/3/25 5 M Allen John Henry Elna Owens, dau. of M/M B.L. Owens, married John Henry Allen SA 9/20/23 5 D Anderson A W Mr. Anderson died. Remains shipped to IL, his old home. A sister survives. Unk 1/10/29 3 B Anderson Fannie Kate girl, born to M/M Carl Rogers (former Miss Fannie Kate Anderson), 9 Jan 1929 BJ 10/4/28 1 D Arick B B Mrs. Mary Crawford died. Son-in-law B.B. Arick. Brooksville Cemetery B-A 2/19/25 5 M Arick Kate Mrs. Kate Arick, formerly Ida Kate Brittle, married in Brooksville to Edgar R. Turner of Milledgeville, GA BH 12/10/25 8 Est Arick Laurie Laurie and Catherine Arick, minors - Ida Kate Turner (mother) Guardian SA 8/21/24 5 M Arick Leila Mae Miss Leila Mae Arick, dau. of Mrs. L.D. Arick married Alvin H. Bassett, son of M/M J.F. Bassett of Hernando Co. on Aug. 9, 1924. Judge Willis M. Russell officiating. BH 7/16/25 3 B Arick Leila Alvin H. Bassett, Jr., born to M/M Alvin H. Bassett on 12 Jul 1925. She is the former Miss Leila Arick. SA 6/26/24 8 D Arick Marshall Mr., 21 yrs., died in Tampa, FL. Born 4 Nov 1902 in Annuttalagga Hammock, son of Mr. Lee D. and Mrs. Ida Kate Arick. Member of Baptist Church. Service by Rev. Isom Beasley. Burial in Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Survivors: mother, sisters; Miss Leila, Laura, and Cassie Arick. BJ 8/23/28 5 M Arick Raymond Mrs. Christine Blevins married Raymond Arick on 19 Aug. Both of Brooksville. SA 6/7/23 1 M Ashbrook Chas Mrs Hal Hancock, formerly of Brooksville, married to Miss Sybil Albury of Key West at Hileah, FL. She is the sister of Mrs. Chas. Ashbrook of Brooksville. SA 4/3/24 1 D Autry M. C. died. Mr. Autry, formerly of this city, born in Moultrie, GA. Survived by mother, father, one sister and two brothers. Remains sent to Moultrie. BJ 1/5/28 1 D Ayers David David Ayers, 72 yrs., passed away on his birthday (Monday, Jan 2). Born Jan 2 1856 near Albany, GA. Moved from GA to Brooksville in 1879 coming on horseback. 25 Jul 1888 married Roberta Lane. He was a Mason and member of Methodist Church. Survived by Miss Alice Ayers, Mrs. Katy Ayers, Walter, Harry, John Law Ayers, Mrs. H.T. Finn, Mrs. J.C. Kazee, Mrs. D.B. Gant, Mrs. Suzanne Stephens SA 6/12/24 5 B Ayers Dona baby girl, born to Dr. & Mrs. H.T. Fenn of Mount Dora. Mrs. Fenn was the former Miss Dona Ayers. BJ 8/1/29 5 M Ayres John Dudley Miss Elizabeth Hope of Tampa married John Dudley Ayres of Tampa. Ceremony performed by Judge John Whitehurst. Unk 3/21/29 5 B Bacon Mary Francis girl, born to Dr. & Mrs. J.C. Bacon SA 5/10/23 5 B Bacon Norma Louise Norma Louise Bacon, dau. born to M/M John C. Bacon, she the former Charlotte Smith, formerly of Brooksville, now of Jacksonville. BH 11/5/25 1 D Badger James Mrs. Edward C. Cutler, 62 yrs., died in Hernando Co. A native of Albany, VT. Survived by husband and one son by a former marriage, James Badger, of Brooksville. BJ 3/8/28 1 D Bagley D A Harry A Chadsey died 5 Mar 1928. Came to Brooksville in 1918 from Americus, GA. 63 yrs. Born Beardstown, IL. Survived by wife, sons John G. and Craske Chadsey, 2 step dau. Mrs. Chas. W. Barnett and Mrs. D.A. Bagley. Member Hernando Lodge F & A.M. BJ 1/10/29 1 D Bailey Nell Mrs. Nell Bailey died at Daytona Bch., 37 yrs old, dau. of Mr. Malcolm Currie Peterson of Spring Hill. Buried at Spring Hill Cem. Survived by grandfather Mr. C.C. Peck, father, husband, two small sons. BH 12/31/25 1 D Baker Thomas Rev. Benjamin F. Fowler, a Methodist minister, died in Brooksville. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. He was 69 yrs. and born in NY. He had been in the ministry for 26 yrs. Survived by a dau. Mrs. Thomas Baker of Brooksville and a widow. SA 4/17/24 1 D Baldwin F. A. Mr., died in Henderson, KY. Father-in-law of J.D. Springstead BJ 2/28/29 5 M Bamber J Elizabeth Landon, of Hampton, VA., dau. of Mrs. W.H. Landon married J. Bamber, formerly of Howell, MI but now of Washington D.C. on 16 Feb 1929 BH 3/19/25 5 D Barker Pet Mrs. Pet Barker, of Plant City, died. Relatives from Brooksville were J.T. McKeown, M/M M.H. Snow, Mrs. J.M. Hedick, Sr., Mrs. Dave Dedick, M/M W.M. McKethan, Hugh Hale and Mrs. W.D. Cobb SA 12/4/24 1 D Barnett C M Mrs. Virginia Barnett, 83 yrs., resident of Hernando Co. many years died. Member of Methodist Church. Rev. A.C. McCall in charge. Burial City Cemetery. Survivor C.M. Barnett SA 12/18/24 1 D Barnett C M Mr. Gilford Gordy died at Spring Lake. Rev. A.C. McCall in charge. Burial City Cemetery. Born in Nashville, GA on 7 mar 1849. Survived by wife, Mrs. Hattie G., daughters Mrs. C.M. Barnett of Brooksville, Mrs. H.A. Whitmore, Mrs. F.B. Shaefer and Mrs. H.S. Dossell, sons G.V., Paris, and Guilford. BJ 11/28/29 1 D Barnett Charles M G.V. Gordy, formerly of Brooksville, died at Tampa. Sister Mrs. Chas. M. Barnett, step-mother Mrs. G.V. Gordy. Mrs. H.A. Chadsey and Charles M. Price BJ 3/8/28 1 D Barnett Chas W Harry A Chadsey died 5 Mar 1928. Came to Brooksville in 1918 from Americus, GA. 63 yrs. Born Beardstown, IL. Survived by wife, sons John G. and Craske Chadsey, 2 step dau. Mrs. Chas. W. Barnett and Mrs. D.A. Bagley. Member Hernando Lodge F & A.M. BJ 1/19/28 5 M Barnett Marie Louise Miss Marie Louise Barnett, dau. M/M Charles M. Barnett married William Currington 28 Dec 1927 in Ocala SA 12/4/24 1 D Barnett Virginia Mrs. Virginia Barnett, 83 yrs., resident of Hernando Co. many years died. Member of Methodist Church. Rev. A.C. McCall in charge. Burial City Cemetery. Survivor C.M. Barnett BJ 10/11/28 5 M Barton Robert L Mrs. Robert L. Barton married William C. Alexander, a former citizen on Brooksville on 12 Sep 1928 B-A 2/26/25 5 M Bass James C Miss Carolina DeMaypassant of Rochester, NY married James C. Bass in Brooksville. SA 8/21/24 5 M Bassett Alvin H Miss Leila Mae Arick, dau. of Mrs. L.D. Arick married Alvin H. Bassett, son of M/M J.F. Bassett of Hernando Co. on Aug. 9, 1924. Judge Willis M. Russell officiating. BH 7/16/25 3 B Bassett Alvin H. Alvin H. Bassett, Jr., born to M/M Alvin H. Bassett on 12 Jul 1925. She is the former Miss Leila Arick. BJ 12/20/28 4 M Bassett Herman Julia Reese of Winter Haven, formerly of Brooksville, married 1 Dec 1928 to Herman Bassett of Brooksville, son of M/M J.F. Bassett SA 00/00/23 B Batten Girl daughter of M/M George Batten of Spring Lake BJ 3/7/29 1 D Bauer Arthur Mrs. A.T. Reed, 82 yrs., died. Remains sent to Palatka. Survived by wife, daus. Mrs. George Parkhill, Mrs. J.K. Coogler and Mrs. Arthur Bauer, son William Reed BH 6/25/25 7 G Baxley Lawrence Lawrence, Newsome, Christine, Gilbert, Alfred and Mary, all minors, Carrie M. Baxley (mother), Guardian BJ 10/3/29 1 D Bayles Cecil Robert Elwood Bayles, age 59, died. He came to Brooksville from Kentucky. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. Survived by wife, Laura M. Bayles, dau. Misses Ina and Shirley Bayles, son Cecil Bayles and two brothers. BJ 10/3/29 1 D Bayles Ina Robert Elwood Bayles, age 59, died. He came to Brooksville from Kentucky. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. Survived by wife, Laura M. Bayles, dau. Misses Ina and Shirley Bayles, son Cecil Bayles and two brothers. BJ 10/3/29 1 D Bayles Laura M Robert Elwood Bayles, age 59, died. He came to Brooksville from Kentucky. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. Survived by wife, Laura M. Bayles, dau. Misses Ina and Shirley Bayles, son Cecil Bayles and two brothers. BJ 9/5/29 1 D Bayles Laura John Harvey Flanakin, 70 yrs. old, died. Buried at Brooksville Cemetery. Rev. J.W. Senterfill in charge. Born in Kentucky. Survived by wife and dau. Mrs. Laura Bayles BJ 10/3/29 1 D Bayles Robert Elwood Robert Elwood Bayles, age 59, died. He came to Brooksville from Kentucky. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. Survived by wife, Laura M. Bayles, dau. Misses Ina and Shirley Bayles, son Cecil Bayles and two brothers. BJ 10/3/29 1 D Bayles Shirley Robert Elwood Bayles, age 59, died. He came to Brooksville from Kentucky. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. Survived by wife, Laura M. Bayles, dau. Misses Ina and Shirley Bayles, son Cecil Bayles and two brothers. SA 6/26/24 5 M Bayles Thelma Miss Thelma Bayles, dau. of M/M R.E. Bayles of Brooksville, bride came here from KY, married by Rev. Sam Scott, to Clifford R. Hiatt, originally from MI. SA 8/2/23 D Beall E F died in Arcadia, husband of Mrs. Terry Sewell, nee Miss Gladys Cox, daughter of Dr. W.H. Cox of Brooksville. M/M Beall were married in Brooksville several yrs. ago. He was 56 yrs. old. Burial - City Cemetery. Rev. Sam Scott in charge BJ 9/20/28 5 B Bean George boy, born to M/M George Bean BJ 1/12/28 5 M Beasley Isom Laura Chew, dau. of M/M R.L. Chew, married Clarence A. Hamilton, son of Mrs. Isom Beasley, Rev. Isom Beasley step-father of the groom, Jan 1928. BJ 9/19/29 1 D Beers John Rev Rev. John Beers, abt. 70 yrs. old, died at Tampa. He was a Methodist Preacher. BJ 2/23/28 5 B Beirsdorfer Boy boy, born to M/M George Beirsdorfer 21 Feb 1928. Note: Spelling may be Briendersfer BH 4/23/25 1 D Bell J J Mrs. Annie Russell, 71 yrs., widow of A.M.C. Russell, died in Brooksville. She was the former Miss Annie Munger born in Randolph Co., GA in 1853. Her husband established the Brooksville Argus. Burial City Cemetery. Survived by children, Judge W.M. Russell, Mrs. J.J. Bell, A.M.C. Russell Editor of The Palmetto Times, E.R. Russell, Mrs. E.E. Brown, Mrs. G.D. Webster, C.M. Russell and Miss Beryl Russell, three sisters Mrs. M.H. Duke, Mrs. J.R. Thompson and Mrs. S.A. Wilson of Brooksville. BJ 4/4/29 1 D Bell J J Willis Mounger Russell, Sr., born at Buena Vista, GA, 19 April 1877, died. Son of A.M.C. and Annie Mounger Russell. On 27 Nov 1902 he married Mabel G. Very of Tallapoosa, GA. He was a county judge in Hernando Co. Buried in Brooksville Cemetery. He was a Mason and member of Modern Woodmen of America. Children surviving W.M. Russell, Jr., E.M. Russell, Mrs. Sara Newlin, Miss Maxine Russell, Miss Jennie B. Russell, Cuthbert Russell and Curry Russell. Survived by wife, three brothers A.M.C. Russell, E.R. Russell and C.M. Russell, four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Bell, Mrs. G.D. Webster, Miss Beryl Russell, and Mrs. E.E. Brown. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Bell J J Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. BH 10/29/25 5 D Bell L C father of Mrs. L.C. Bell, 74 yrs., died B-A 2/19/25 5 B Bellerby Girl girl, born to M/M Jack Bellerby, Long Beach, CA. She is the daughter of C.C. Schiller of Brooksville. SA 6/19/24 5 M Bellerby Russell J. Miss Katherine Charles Schiller, dau. of M/M C.C. Schiller, married June 6, 1924 in Annapolis, MD to Ensign Russell J. Bellerby SA 2/21/24 1 D Bennett Sarah E. Mrs, died at Powell, 83 yrs. old. Member of Baptist Church. Burial McGeachy Cemetery. Rev. J.C. Kazee officiating. BJ 7/11/29 5 D Benson W H W.H. Benson, 63 yrs. old, died. His body was shipped to Buena Vista, GA, where he was born, for burial. Mr. Benson came to Brooksville in 1926. Survived by two sons and three daughters. BJ 6/20/29 1 D Benton H B died at Detroit, MI. Survived by wife. SA 1/10/24 5 M Bern A J Dorothy Grace Bern, daughter of M/M A.J. Bern of Sunbeam, FL married Russell H. McKinney of Brooksville on Dec. 27, 1923 in Green Cove Springs, FL SA 1/10/24 5 M Bern Dorothy Grace Dorothy Grace Bern, daughter of M/M A.J. Bern of Sunbeam, FL married Russell H. McKinney of Brooksville on Dec. 27, 1923 in Green Cove Springs, FL BH 12/3/25 4 M Berry Charles Dixon Miss Jesephine Edwards and Charles Dixon Berry were married in Tampa B-A 1/29/25 5 D Berry Vickie Morris Mrs. Vickie Morris Berry, died 22 Jan 1925. A native of Akron, OH. Born Dec. 21, 1868, dau. of M/M George Morris of Akron. Died at 56 yrs. She married Henry L. Berry 24 Aug 1892. She came to Brooksville in Nov 1912. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Children Harold K. and Russell L. Berry, daughter Viola Mae Berry. 5/16/29 4 D Bevins Minnie Mrs. James Albert Kellogg died. Mrs. Minnie Bevins, Executrix BJ 4/19/28 1 D Biggins Rosa Rosa Biggins, negro, died 17 Apr 1928. Supposed to be 110 yrs. She gave the year of her birth as 1818. BJ 7/12/28 1 D Bishop Amora Z Pleasant Evans died 7 Jul 1928. Born 3 Aug 1837, Clay Co, GA. A Confederate Veteran. Survived by wife and one daughter. Add Info: wife (1) Harriet Alice Thompson, dau. Amora Z. "Ammie" Evans Bishop (Mrs. George Bishop), wife (2) Kizzanna Feaster Evans survives BJ 6/21/28 1 D Bishop E M E.M. Bishop died in GA. Buried Lake Lindsey Cem. Born 17 Jun 1843, survived by Lee Bishop, George Bishop, Mrs. Tom Smith all of Brooksville, sisters Mrs. Mary Thompson and Miss Sarah Bishop, bro. John Bishop. Additonal Info: Eli Myrick - son of Jessee & Elizabeth Faust Bishop. Other children Perry & Dave Bishop and Mrs. J.M. Davis - from Card of Thanks BJ 5/10/28 8 Est Bishop J J H.O. Bishop, Adm. Additional Info: James Jasper Bishop, son of Jessee and Elizabeth Faust Bishop. Buried at New Church Cem. Married Jane Francis Morris. Other sons Joseph, Peter Brooks Bishop. SA 7/19/23 5 B Bishop James Erle James Erle Bishop, born to M/M Pete Bishop of Lake Lindsey, July 15 BH 11/5/25 5 D Bishop Janie Clifford Mrs. Franklin Lowman, formerly Miss Janie Clifford Bishop, of Istachatta, died in Tampa. Burial New Hope Cemetery. Survived by husband, Solomon Franklin, two children, her father James Bishop, three bros. Henry, Joe and Peter Bishop and one sister, Mrs. Jim Chapman all of Hernando Co. Additional Info: children J.W. and Janie Lowman SA 7/31/24 1 D Bishop Mary Lucy Mrs. Dan G. Gold, died in Tampa. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Rev. Sam Scott in charge. Survivors, husband Dan G. Gold, formerly of this city, dau. of M/M George Bishop of Annuttalagga Hammock. Additional info: B. 2 Jan 1896 D. 27 Jul 1924; maiden name Mary Lucy Bishop, mother's maiden name - Amora Z. Evans. BJ 1/31/29 5 D Bishop Pearl Mrs. Malissa Clemantine Chapman died at Lake Lindsey and buried at Lake Linsey. Survived by husband J.S.(R?) Chapman and eight children; sons John James, Wills, Melvin and Nevitt, daus. Mrs. George Mason, Mrs. May Lee, and Mrs. Pete (Pearl) Bishop SA 7/19/23 5 B Bishop Pete James Erle Bishop, born to M/M Pete Bishop of Lake Lindsey, July 15 BJ 9/20/28 1 D Blaine Emma E 87 yrs., died. Born in Winnsboro, SC 1841. Wife of Edward Bonnie Morton, Sr. She was formerly Emma E. Blaine. Survived by husband, sons A.M., E.B.Jr., R.F. Morton. Member Presbyterian Church. Add Info: two sons predeceased her; Sterling Blain Morton d. 1882 and Wm Warren Morton d. 1894. BJ 8/23/28 5 M Blevins Christine Mrs. Christine Blevins married Raymond Arick on 19 Aug. Both of Brooksville. BJ 7/25/29 1 D Bloom E J Mr. E.J. Bloom, 70 yrs. old, died. Ten year resident of Brooksville. Born in Maryland. Survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, John Bloom, Miss Marie Bloom, Miss Eva Bloom. George, Edward, and Robert of Brooksville. BJ 7/25/29 1 D Bloom Edward Mr. E.J. Bloom, 70 yrs. old, died. Ten year resident of Brooksville. Born in Maryland. Survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, John Bloom, Miss Marie Bloom, Miss Eva Bloom. George, Edward, and Robert of Brooksville. BJ 7/25/29 1 D Bloom Eva Mr. E.J. Bloom, 70 yrs. old, died. Ten year resident of Brooksville. Born in Maryland. Survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, John Bloom, Miss Marie Bloom, Miss Eva Bloom. George, Edward, and Robert of Brooksville. BJ 7/25/29 1 D Bloom George Mr. E.J. Bloom, 70 yrs. old, died. Ten year resident of Brooksville. Born in Maryland. Survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, John Bloom, Miss Marie Bloom, Miss Eva Bloom. George, Edward, and Robert of Brooksville. BJ 7/25/29 1 D Bloom John Mr. E.J. Bloom, 70 yrs. old, died. Ten year resident of Brooksville. Born in Maryland. Survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, John Bloom, Miss Marie Bloom, Miss Eva Bloom. George, Edward, and Robert of Brooksville. BJ 7/25/29 1 D Bloom Marie Mr. E.J. Bloom, 70 yrs. old, died. Ten year resident of Brooksville. Born in Maryland. Survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, John Bloom, Miss Marie Bloom, Miss Eva Bloom. George, Edward, and Robert of Brooksville. BJ 7/25/29 1 D Bloom Robert Mr. E.J. Bloom, 70 yrs. old, died. Ten year resident of Brooksville. Born in Maryland. Survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, John Bloom, Miss Marie Bloom, Miss Eva Bloom. George, Edward, and Robert of Brooksville. BJ 1/31/29 4 D Blowers Roy Mrs. Leela Craig Frierson, 69 yrs. old, died at Brooksville. Member of Methodist Church. Born in Cheraw, SC on 2 Oct 1859. Buried Brooksville Cem. Survived by sisters Mrs. Irene Reid, Mrs. J.F. Redif and Mrs. P.H. Joyner, daus. Mrs. W.L. Cook, Miss Lois Frierson and Mrs. Roy Blowers, sons Joe and Fred Frierson. SA 8/23/23 1 M Bobbitt J D of Fort Myers, married to Edithe Clark of Brooksville, sister of Mrs. G.D. Sloane BJ 5/3/28 1 D Bock C A George Oliver Powell died 27 Apr., Spring Hill. Born Suwanee Co., FL 6 Dec 1865. Buried Spring Hill Cem. Survived by wife, daus. Mrs. Ernest Miller, Mrs. W.G. Robertson, bro. J.C. Powell, sis. Mrs. J.W. Yent, Mrs. E.A. Meeks, Mrs. C.A. Bock and Mrs. Harry Scott SA 11/13/24 1 D Boggess C R C.R. Boggess died in Hernando Co., 63 yrs. SA 11/20/24 1 D Boggess Caleb Rezin Mr. Caleb Rezin Boggess born at Lumberport, WV, 3 Mar 1861, son of Dr. Benjamin and Matilda Boggess died in Hernando Co. 12 Nov 1924, 63 yrs, 8 mos, 9 days. Married Ella L. Doolittle at Neligh, NE on 28 May 1884. Member of Christian Church and later Baptist Church. He was a Mason. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Service by Rev. J.C. Kazee. Survived by wife and children, Mrs. Bernard Gittings of Brooksville, Miss Flora Maude Boggess, Mrs. Boyce O. Fehrman of Brooksville, Mrs. Wlater St. Ones, Carl Rezen Rogers and the late Earnest Paul Boggess who died at 18 yrs. BJ 2/23/28 5 M Bond James Henry Miss Jane Elizabeth Weeks, dau. of M/M Chas. W. Slaughter married James Henry Bond of Chickasha, OK on 18 Feb 1928 in Houston, TX. She is a graduate of Hernando High School. SA 1/10/24 1 D Bonner J Frank Robert L. Nunn, formerly of Brooksville, died. He came to FL many years ago. In Brooksville he married Miss Janie McIntosh, dau. of M/M R.W. McIntosh. Born at Perry, GA Jan 25, 1870. Son of George C. and Frances Nunn of Perry. Survived by wife, children, and sisters: Mrs. R.B. Hudson, Mrs. J. Frank Bonner and Miss Clara Nunn. Brothers: George C., Sam H., and W.F. Nunn. Member of Methodist Church. Died Jan 5, 1924. SA 4/10/24 1 D Booth J. W. Mr., died in Hernando Co. Survived by widow and three children. Burial City Cemetery. Service by Rev. J.C. Kazee SA 6/7/23 5 M Booth Mary E of Cedar Key married to Lucius N. Scott of Brooksville. Performed by Judge Ramsey BH 7/16/25 7 Est Booth O S J.R. Merritt, Admin. BJ 9/20/28 5 B Booth Sadie boy, born to M/M Arthur P. McKeown, 17 Sep 1928. She was former Sadie Booth SA 9/4/24 5 M Boughter John Miss Florence Durham, of Brooksville, dau. of Mr. F.A. Durham, married in Tampa to Mr. John Boughter of Brooksville. Tampa Tribune 4/8/23 D Boyton John L. Mrs. Marie A. Boyton, 73 yrs. old, died. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery (Tampa). Survived by husband, J.L. Boyton, sons Robert W. & John L. Boyton. Tampa Tribune 4/8/23 D Boyton Marie A Mrs., 73 yrs old, Burial - Woodlawn Cemetery (Tampa). Survived by husband, J.L. Boyton, sons Robert W. & John L. Boyton. Tampa Tribune Apr. 8, 1923 Tampa Tribune 4/8/23 D Boyton Robert W Mrs. Marie A. Boyton, 73 yrs. old, died. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery (Tampa). Survived by husband, J.L. Boyton, sons Robert W. & John L. Boyton. BJ 10/17/29 5 Anniv Bracey Harry E M/M James H. Bracey celebrated 64 yrs. of marriage. They were married Oct. 10, 1865 at Sumter, SC by Rev. Donald McQueen. She was formerly Elizabeth DeLorne of Sumter. He was in the Confederate Army at 17 yrs. of age. Children: Robert Lee Bracey, Mrs. Mattie Dent, Mrs. Sara Dent, Mrs. D. McCullough, Harry E. Bracey of Brooksville, and Mrs. K.R. Turner. Mr. Bracey is 85 yrs. old, Mrs. Bracey is 84. BJ 10/17/29 5 Anniv Bracey James H M/M James H. Bracey celebrated 64 yrs. of marriage. They were married Oct. 10, 1865 at Sumter, SC by Rev. Donald McQueen. She was formerly Elizabeth DeLorne of Sumter. He was in the Confederate Army at 17 yrs. of age. Children: Robert Lee Bracey, Mrs. Mattie Dent, Mrs. Sara Dent, Mrs. D. McCullough, Harry E. Bracey of Brooksville, and Mrs. K.R. Turner. Mr. Bracey is 85 yrs. old, Mrs. Bracey is 84. BH 9/10/25 5 Anniv Bracey James H. M/M James H. Bracey of Umatilla, 60 yr. Anniv. He is 82, she is 80. Daughter, Mrs. Sarah Dent; granddaughter, Miss Rae Dent; son Harry Bracey, Jr. of Brooksville. BJ 10/17/29 5 Anniv Bracey Robert Lee M/M James H. Bracey celebrated 64 yrs. of marriage. They were married Oct. 10, 1865 at Sumter, SC by Rev. Donald McQueen. She was formerly Elizabeth DeLorne of Sumter. He was in the Confederate Army at 17 yrs. of age. Children: Robert Lee Bracey, Mrs. Mattie Dent, Mrs. Sara Dent, Mrs. D. McCullough, Harry E. Bracey of Brooksville, and Mrs. K.R. Turner. Mr. Bracey is 85 yrs. old, Mrs. Bracey is 84. BH 8/13/25 7 Est Bradham Wilbur minor, Ida Bradham appointed Guardian BJ 7/18/29 1 D Brady A E A.E. Brady, 44 yrs. old, of Tampa, died. Survived by widow, a 17 year old son and baby son. BJ 8/2/28 1 D Braning Edna William Randolph Chalkner born Middleburg, FL, 62 yrs., died. Survived by widow, daus. Mrs. Chas. Parker, Mrs. Clarence Law, Mrs. R.E. Lee, Mrs. Thos. Chenett and Miss Leah Chalkner, son George Chalkner, brother G.A. Chalkner and sisters Mrs. Ethel Potter, Mrs. May Griffith, Mrs. Adden, Mrs. Edna Branning, Mrs. Lily Prevatt, and Mrs. Daisy Manuel. Died 27 Jul 1928 BJ 12/19/29 1 D Brant Gilmore Woy Gilmore Woy Brant, 59 yrs., of Canton, OH, Brooksville winter visitor, died. Survived by his wife, daughter and son. Cousin Frank Heinmeyer of Brooksville. BH 12/10/25 1 D Brass W N Deputy Sheriff W.N. Brass died in Hernando Co. Burial in the family burial ground near Lake Lindsey Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Grace Brass, two sons and a dau. Additional Info: William "Doc" Brass Cem. Record b. 1887 d. 8 25-Dec BJ 3/1/28 5 M Brassell Charles Miss Ruth LeRoy, dau. of M/M T.L. LeRoy married Charles Brassell 12 Feb 1928 BH 11/12/25 5 Eng Bregar Jacob Matthew Miss Alice Jane McDonald, dau. of M/M J.C. McDonald, sister Miss Lily McDonald, engaged to Jacob Matthew Bregar. Wedding 1 Dec 1925 in Tampa BJ 10/11/28 1 D Bridges W R W.R. Bridges died. Survived by one dau. Mrs. Fred Crum BJ 2/23/28 5 B Briendersfer Boy boy, born to M/M George Beirsdorfer 21 Feb 1928. Note: Spelling may be Briendersfer BJ 10/17/29 1 D Brittle Essie Essie Catherine Patterson, 6 months old, dau. of M/M Asa Patterson of Istachatta, died. Rev. Isom Beasley in charge. (Lincoln Cem. Records b. 5 Apr 1929 d. 14 Oct 1929, Mrs. Patterson formerly Ollie Brittle, dau. of Geo. & Essie Sharp Brittle). BJ 3/1/28 1 D Brittle George George Brittle, resident Anuttalagga Hammock died 25 Feb 1928, 52 yrs. Leaves wife and ten children. Lake Lindsey Cem. Additional Info: Wife Essie Sharp, children William, Ollie, Harry, Fred, Lawrence, Whitford, Adrian, Lena, Eula, and Margaret. George was b. 17 Dec 1873 BJ 10/17/29 1 D Brittle George Essie Catherine Patterson, 6 months old, dau. of M/M Asa Patterson of Istachatta, died. Rev. Isom Beasley in charge. (Lincoln Cem. Records b. 5 Apr 1929 d. 14 Oct 1929, Mrs. Patterson formerly Ollie Brittle, dau. of Geo. & Essie Sharp Brittle). B-A 2/19/25 5 M Brittle Ida Kate Mrs. Kate Arick, formerly Ida Kate Brittle, married in Brooksville to Edgar R. Turner of Milledgeville, GA BJ 10/17/29 1 D Brittle Ollie Essie Catherine Patterson, 6 months old, dau. of M/M Asa Patterson of Istachatta, died. Rev. Isom Beasley in charge. (Lincoln Cem. Records b. 5 Apr 1929 d. 14 Oct 1929, Mrs. Patterson formerly Ollie Brittle, dau. of Geo. & Essie Sharp Brittle). SA 6/28/23 1 D Brooks Charlotte W.M. Brooks, 64 yrs. old, died in Tampa. Buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife, Susan; sister Mrs. Ruby B. Palmer, mother Mrs. E.S. Spence, daughter Charlotte Brooks, son William A. Brooks of Brooksville, brother Henry Brooks. SA 6/28/23 1 D Brooks Henry W.M. Brooks, 64 yrs. old, died in Tampa. Buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife, Susan; sister Mrs. Ruby B. Palmer, mother Mrs. E.S. Spence, daughter Charlotte Brooks, son William A. Brooks of Brooksville, brother Henry Brooks. SA 6/28/23 1 D Brooks Susan W.M. Brooks, 64 yrs. old, died in Tampa. Buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife, Susan; sister Mrs. Ruby B. Palmer, mother Mrs. E.S. Spence, daughter Charlotte Brooks, son William A. Brooks of Brooksville, brother Henry Brooks. SA 6/28/23 1 D Brooks W M W.M. Brooks, 64 yrs. old, died in Tampa. Buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife, Susan; sister Mrs. Ruby B. Palmer, mother Mrs. E.S. Spence, daughter Charlotte Brooks, son William A. Brooks of Brooksville, brother Henry Brooks. SA 6/28/23 1 D Brooks William A W.M. Brooks, 64 yrs. old, died in Tampa. Buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife, Susan; sister Mrs. Ruby B. Palmer, mother Mrs. E.S. Spence, daughter Charlotte Brooks, son William A. Brooks of Brooksville, brother Henry Brooks. SA 6/14/23 7 Est. Brown Abigal W.D. Cobb, Ex-Offcio Adm. SA 10/16/24 5 B Brown C D girl, born to M/M C.D. Brown of Spring Lake. BJ 9/12/29 5 M Brown Charles H Mrs. Brownie King, dau. of Chas. H. Brown, married Rogers T. Randall. Ceremony performed by Rev. W.E. Sewell. BH 4/23/25 1 D Brown E E Mrs. Annie Russell, 71 yrs., widow of A.M.C. Russell, died in Brooksville. She was the former Miss Annie Munger born in Randolph Co., GA in 1853. Her husband established the Brooksville Argus. Burial City Cemetery. Survived by children, Judge W.M. Russell, Mrs. J.J. Bell, A.M.C. Russell Editor of The Palmetto Times, E.R. Russell, Mrs. E.E. Brown, Mrs. G.D. Webster, C.M. Russell and Miss Beryl Russell, three sisters Mrs. M.H. Duke, Mrs. J.R. Thompson and Mrs. S.A. Wilson of Brooksville. BJ 4/4/29 1 D Brown E E Willis Mounger Russell, Sr., born at Buena Vista, GA, 19 April 1877, died. Son of A.M.C. and Annie Mounger Russell. On 27 Nov 1902 he married Mabel G. Very of Tallapoosa, GA. He was a county judge in Hernando Co. Buried in Brooksville Cemetery. He was a Mason and member of Modern Woodmen of America. Children surviving W.M. Russell, Jr., E.M. Russell, Mrs. Sara Newlin, Miss Maxine Russell, Miss Jennie B. Russell, Cuthbert Russell and Curry Russell. Survived by wife, three brothers A.M.C. Russell, E.R. Russell and C.M. Russell, four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Bell, Mrs. G.D. Webster, Miss Beryl Russell, and Mrs. E.E. Brown. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Brown Emmett E Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. SA 8/16/23 1 D Brown Jim Jim Brown died in Tampa. 52 yrs. old. Burial Townsend House Cem. Rev. J.E. Skipper officiating. Survivors brother W.W. Brown of Spring Lake & other brothers. He was unmarried. SA 8/16/23 1 D Brown John Card of Thanks for son & brother - John Brown family SA 8/14/24 5 M Brown May Miss May Brown, dau. of M/M Walter Brown of Spring Lake married Mr. J. C. Grubbs, born in Hernando County. Additional info: John Campbell Grubbs SA 6/5/24 1 D Brown T. B. Mrs. T.B. Brown's uncle, Mr. Charles White, died. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. SA 8/28/24 1 D Brown W R died, W.R. Brown, came to Brooksville from Tampa. Died in Brooksville. Survivors: an aunt, Mrs. R.E. Madden of Tampa; wife; uncle, J.L. Brown. Both of his parents died when he was only 9 mos. SA 8/16/23 1 D Brown W W Jim Brown died in Tampa. 52 yrs. old. Burial Townsend House Cem. Rev. J.E. Skipper officiating. Survivors brother W.W. Brown of Spring Lake & other brothers. He was unmarried. BJ 11/15/28 1 D Brownlee J L James Duncan Stephens, 47 yrs., born in Colquitt Co., GA 10 Nov 1881. Sister Mrs. P.L. Weeks. Brooksville Cemetery. Survived by father J.O. Stephens, bros. Thomas B. and Henry L. Stephens. Sisters Mrs. A.N. Hall, Mrs. P.L. Weeks, Mrs. J.L. Brownlee, Mrs. R.J. Livingston, Mrs. D.W. Gurganicas, Mrs. James M. Weeks, Mrs. Henry Scott, Mrs. George Spearman. Three children Mrs. Lillian Wilson, Blanche, and P.L. Stephens BJ 2/2/28 1 D Brunner Carrie B Eugene Clarence Hale died Jan 30 1928. Born in Hernando Co., Pres. Of Brooksville Citrus Growers Assoc. Born 8 Jul 1875. Sister Mrs. W.M. McKethan, brother Senator Hugh hale, aunt Mrs. Carrie Brunner, uncle Mr. F.H. Edrington and aunt Mrs. E.C. Hancock. Burial Brooksville Cem. BJ 6/20/29 1 D Bryson Hager Aunt colored woman, died here, 69 yrs. old. Buried Brooksville Cemetery. SA 10/30/24 5 D Buban Emilie Mrs. Emilie Buban of St. Louis, MO died in Brooksville, Oct. 3, 1923. Burial St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, beside her husband who preceded her by 9 yrs. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Emily B Hobbs of Brooksville and Mrs. M. Essiggs SA 5/1/24 4 D Burg L. Mrs., died, mother of Homer Burg & Mrs. Ortiz Clark of Hernando Co., and Mrs. Carrie Petitt. BJ 3/21/29 1 D Burnham Ella F Miss. Ellas F. Burnham, 77 yrs., died. Body shipped to Cleveland, OH. She made her home with Dr. and Mrs. R.A. Lowery. A sister survives in Cleveland. BJ 9/13/28 5 M Burns A F Mrs. Clifford Jones married Will C. Croom 8 Aug at Knoxville, TN. Both were former residents of Brooksville. Her brother was A.F. Burns BJ 1/26/28 5 M Burns Alice Elizabeth Alice Elizabeth Burns, dau. of M/M Liston Burns, married Henry Sinclair Phillips, both formerly of Tampa, on 31 Oct 1927. BJ 6/20/29 3 M Burrell Gale Miss Elizabeth McNeil of Tampa married Gale Burrell of Tampa. Wedding performed by Judge John Whitehurst. BJ 12/13/28 5 M Burwell Grace Elizabeth Grace Elizabeth Burwell, dau. of Mrs. Burwell and late John Cabell Burwell of Brooksville, married John Franklin Williams, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. John Franklin Williams of Monticello, FL. They were married in Tallahassee on 7 Dec 1928 at St. John's Episcopal Church. BH 9/10/25 3 Div Butler Harvey divorce, Harvey and Georgia Butler SA 7/26/23 7 Est. Butterweek Lizzie A died July 7, 1923, C.C. Voyle, Citizens American Bank & Trust Co., Exec. BH 8/13/25 7 Est Butterweek Lizzie A C.C. Voyle, Citizens-American Bank and Trust Co., Executors BJ 8/22/29 1 D Byrd Male (male) Byrd, about 65 yrs. old, died in Tampa. BJ 4/26/28 1 D Bystra Henry G Dr. Henry G. Bystra died 18 Apr 1928. Member Dutch Reform Church in NY. Native of Rotterdam, Holland. Sister Mrs. W.J. Geesink of the Hague, Holland, nephew H.G. Geesink, Brooksville. Buried Brooksville Cem. BJ 1/10/29 5 M Cain Delma Miss Delma Cain of Hernando Co., dau. of M/M Parker Cain, married Luther Fuls, son of M/M Jesse Fuls of Brooksville, on 1 Jan 1929 at Dayton, OH BH 8/13/25 7 Est Caldwell Mildred Mildred, John, Lucille, and Davis Caldwell, minors, Claudia appointed Guardian BJ 4/12/28 5 M Campbell Henry Storey Miss Mary Coree Graham, dau of Rev. and Mrs. J.P. Graham married Henry Storey Campbell 7 Apr 1928 at Camden, SC. She was formerly of Brooksville 5/16/29 5 M Cannon Ruth Ruth Cannon of Dunnellon, FL and J.A. Leggett of Dunnellon, FL were married. County Judge John Whitehurst performed the ceremony. BJ 8/15/29 5 M Cantrell Clifford Evelyn Machen of Bradenton married Clifford Cantrell of Bradenton. Ceremony performed by Judge Whitehurst. SA 7/26/23 4 D Capehart Fannie John H. Nutt died in Tampa, FL, July 22, 1923. Formerly of Brooksville. Born in Henderson Co., IL on March 1, 1852. In Arkansas he married Miss Fannie Capehart, dau. of Col. Capehart of Louisiana. He arrived in Brooksville Dec 10, 1881. Survived by widow, children: Mrs. William Gaskell, John P. Nutt, Mrs. Thomas Humphrey, half brother S.A. Wilson, half sister Mrs. M.L. Shane of Brooksville, neice Mrs. Leora Snyder. His late step-father was Robert P. Wilson and late half brother was Chauncey S. Wilson. In 1903 he married Miss Fannie Stebbins. SA 11/22/23 5 M Cappleman Charles J of Staunton, VA married to Agnes Hess of Staunton, VA. He is the son of M/M D.S. Cappleman of Brooksville and formerly of Brooksville (born & raised here). BJ 6/20/29 1 D Cappleman Chas J Owen S. Cappleman, son of Mrs. D.S. Cappleman, died at Miami, formerly of Brooksville. 38 yrs. old, Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Survived by wife, mother #NAME? Cappleman & Chas. J. Cappleman SA 11/22/23 5 M Cappleman D S Agnes Hess of Staunton, VA married to Charles J. Cappleman of Staunton, VA and formerly of Brooksville (born & raised here). He is the son of M/M D.S. Cappleman of Brooksville. BJ 6/20/29 1 D Cappleman D S Owen S. Cappleman, son of Mrs. D.S. Cappleman, died at Miami, formerly of Brooksville. 38 yrs. old, Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Survived by wife, mother #NAME? Cappleman & Chas. J. Cappleman BJ 6/20/29 1 D Cappleman D T Owen S. Cappleman, son of Mrs. D.S. Cappleman, died at Miami, formerly of Brooksville. 38 yrs. old, Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Survived by wife, mother #NAME? Cappleman & Chas. J. Cappleman B-A 12/19/25 1 D Cappleman Daniel Simeon Daniel Simeon Cappleman, a forty year resident of Brooksville died at 73 yrs. Born in Ocala Nove 1854, he married in 1876. Survived by wife, one borther Buck Cappleman, five sons D.T. Cappleman, Brooksville, Thurlow, William, Charlie and Owen Cappleman. He was a Methodist. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. BH 8/13/25 7 Est Cappleman Deborah Exel Deborah Exel, Mary Ethel, Ernest Benton, and George Simeon Cappleman, all minors, Harriette Elizabeth (mother) appointed Guardian BJ 6/20/29 1 D Cappleman Owen S Owen S. Cappleman, son of Mrs. D.S. Cappleman, died at Miami, formerly of Brooksville. 38 yrs. old, Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Survived by wife, mother #NAME? Cappleman & Chas. J. Cappleman BJ 6/20/29 1 D Cappleman Thurlow Owen S. Cappleman, son of Mrs. D.S. Cappleman, died at Miami, formerly of Brooksville. 38 yrs. old, Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Survived by wife, mother #NAME? Cappleman & Chas. J. Cappleman BJ 6/20/29 1 D Cappleman Willie Owen S. Cappleman, son of Mrs. D.S. Cappleman, died at Miami, formerly of Brooksville. 38 yrs. old, Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Survived by wife, mother #NAME? Cappleman & Chas. J. Cappleman 5/23/29 1 D Carpenter May Mrs. Ernest Stanton, born in Dexter, MI on Jun 19 1871, died. Rev. J.W. Senterfill in charge. Buried at Brooksville Cemetery. Survived by his widow, Mrs. Lena Stanton, brothers - H.H. Stanton, T.J. Stanton, Orville Stanton, and D.C. Stanton. Sister - Mrs. May Carpenter. Member of Masonic Lodge and that of the Odd Fellows. BJ 8/16/28 5 M Carpenter Thomas A Dorothy Mae Fisher of Dallas, TX, dau. of Mrs. David Mark Fisher married Thomas A. Carpenter of Brooksville, older son of Capt. And Mrs. Thomas H. Carpenter SA 10/16/24 5 D Carr Mary died, 90 yrs., came to Brooksville from MN. Father Bernard had charge. Burial City Cemetery. Survivors: son, Andrew Carr of Brooksville and four daughters living elsewhere. BJ 11/8/28 1 D Carraway E J E.J. Carraway, 73 yrs., died 5 Nov 1928 at Fivay in Pasco Co., FL Burial in Ravine Cemetery north of Fivay. Survived by widow and four sons SA 8/30/23 4 Guard Carson Eva Lou minor, Alex O'Neal, Guardian SA 8/30/23 4 Guard Carson Lonnie Lee minor, Alex O'Neal, Guardian B-A 2/19/25 5 M Carter Ora Mrs. Ora Carter, her dau. Mrs. W.J. Gibson, married William Gold, a prominent citrus grower. BJ 1/10/29 5 M Cason Emmett F Elizabeth Alice McLaughlin of Terra Ceia married Emmett F. Cason of Brooksville BJ 11/28/29 1 D Chadsey H A G.V. Gordy, formerly of Brooksville, died at Tampa. Sister Mrs. Chas. M. Barnett, step-mother Mrs. G.V. Gordy. Mrs. H.A. Chadsey and Charles M. Price BJ 3/8/28 1 D Chadsey Harry A Harry A Chadsey died 5 Mar 1928. Came to Brooksville in 1918 from Americus, GA. 63 yrs. Born Beardstown, IL. Survived by wife, sons John G. and Craske Chadsey, 2 step dau. Mrs. Chas. W. Barnett and Mrs. D.A. Bagley. Member Hernando Lodge F & A.M. BJ 10/24/29 1 D Chadwick Mabel A Mrs. Flora M. French, mother of Mrs. Chas. M. Emerson, died at North Sutton, NH. Son C.G. French of Rital section and George French, other daus. Miss Mary Ella French and Mrs. Mabel A. Chadwick. SA 5/10/23 1 D Chalker R L Augustus W. Smith, died in Brooksville, born in Orangeburg, SC, 24 yrs. old. Survivors parents M/M L.J. Smith of Brooksville; sisters Mrs. A. Keathley of Brooksville; Mrs. R.L. Chalker; Mrs. R.S. Smith of Croom; Mrs. Ernest Funderburk. Brothers: C.H. and F.L. Smith of Brooksville. Burial - City Cemetery. Service by Rev. J.C. Kazee SA 5/22/24 5 M Chalkner Gladys Miss Gladys Chalkner, formerly of this city, dau. of Hon. & Mrs. W.R. Chalkner of Brooksville, married in Miami, FL by Father McLaughlin, to Charles Parker, of Twin Lakes, Hernando Co., son of M/M W.M. Parker BJ 8/2/28 1 D Chalkner William Randolph William Randolph Chalkner born Middleburg, FL, 62 yrs., died. Survived by widow, daus. Mrs. Chas. Parker, Mrs. Clarence Law, Mrs. R.E. Lee, Mrs. Thos. Chenett and Miss Leah Chalkner, son George Chalkner, brother G.A. Chalkner and sisters Mrs. Ethel Potter, Mrs. May Griffith, Mrs. Adden, Mrs. Edna Branning, Mrs. Lily Prevatt, and Mrs. Daisy Manuel. Died 27 Jul 1928 SA 8/14/24 1 D Chamberlain Lillian Maud Mrs. E.L. Smith, former Miss Lillian Maud Chamberlain, born 10 Oct 1871 in township of Bruce, Oakland Co., MI. Married Lewis E. Smith of LaPeer Co., MI on 25 Dec 1889. Died 12 Aug 1924 at Lakeland, 52 yrs., 10 mos and 2 days. She was a Methodist. Children: Mildred, Frank, harold, and Donald Smith. Rev. Sam Scott in charge. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. BJ 2/2/28 D Chambers D M Mrs. D.M. Chambers died at Sulphur Springs 26 Jan 1928, 70+yrs. Brooksville Cemetery BJ 8/9/28 1 D Chapman Annie Will Hawkins, 34 yrs., of Istachatta died 4 Aug. Parents M/M R.F. Hawkins. Survived by wife, sister Mrs. Annie Chapman, bros: Perry, Frank and Henry Hawkins. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BH 11/5/25 5 D Chapman Jim Mrs. Franklin Lowman, formerly Miss Janie Clifford Bishop, of Istachatta, died in Tampa. Burial New Hope Cemetery. Survived by huband, Solomon Franklin, two children, her father James Bishop, three bros. Henry, Joe and Peter Bishop and one sister, Mrs. Jim Chapman all of Hernando Co. Additional Info: children J.W. and Janie Lowman BJ 1/31/29 5 D Chapman Malissa Clemantine Mrs. Malissa Clemantine Chapman died at Lake Lindsey and buried at Lake Linsey. Survived by husband J.S.(R?) Chapman and eight children; sons John James, Wills, Melvin and Nevitt, daus. Mrs. George Mason, Mrs. May Lee, and Mrs. Pete (Pearl) Bishop BJ 3/8/28 1 D Chelf Alice Alice Chelf, formerly Alice Spencer, born in Greenburg, KY in 1841 died. Married Andrew N. Chelf in 1870. In 1883 moved to Brooksville. A Baptist, died Mar. 3 1928, buried Brooksville Cemetery. Survived by husband and son Dr. Roy N. Chelf BJ 8/2/28 1 D Chenett Thomas William Randolph Chalkner born Middleburg, FL, 62 yrs., died. Survived by widow, daus. Mrs. Chas. Parker, Mrs. Clarence Law, Mrs. R.E. Lee, Mrs. Thos. Chenett and Miss Leah Chalkner, son George Chalkner, brother G.A. Chalkner and sisters Mrs. Ethel Potter, Mrs. May Griffith, Mrs. Adden, Mrs. Edna Branning, Mrs. Lily Prevatt, and Mrs. Daisy Manuel. Died 27 Jul 1928 BJ 1/12/28 5 M Chew Laura Laura Chew, dau. of M/M R.L. Chew, married Clarence A. Hamilton, son of Mrs. Isom Beasley, Rev. Isom Beasley step-father of the groom, Jan 1928. BJ 6/20/29 3 M Chew Mary Pearle Miss Mary Pearle Chew of Brooksville, dau of M/M R.L. Chew, married William Theodore McConnell of Crystal River, native of Montana. Wedding performed by Rev. W.E. Sewell. BJ 6/20/29 3 M Chew R L Miss mary Pearle Chew of Brooksville, dau of M/M R.L. Chew, married William Theodore McConnell of Crystal River, native of Montana. Wedding performed by Rev. W.E. Sewell. BJ 9/26/29 5 M Christenberry Robert K Edna Joan LeRoy, dau. of M/M F.S. LeRoy of Long Beach, Long Island (?), but formerly of this city, married Robert K. Christenberry of Cleveland, OH on Aug. 14, 1929. BJ 11/8/28 4 Div Clapp Eva E divorce; Eva E. Clapp/Joseph Burton Clapp BJ 11/8/28 4 Div Clapp Joseph B divorce; Eva E. Clapp/Joseph Burton Clapp Unk 7/25/29 6 Div Clapp Joseph Burton divorce; Eva E. Clapp/Joseph Burton Clapp BH 3/26/25 1 D Clark Clyde Mr. Fred Rogers Farrington, former Brooksville resident, 50 yrs., died in Bound Brook, NJ on 7 Mar 1925. Survived by wife and children, Mrs. Clyde Clark, Roger Farrington and Miss Helen Farrington SA 8/23/23 1 M Clark Edithe of Brooksville, sister of Mrs. G.D. Sloane, married to J.D. Bobbitt of Fort Myers. SA 10/16/24 7 Est Clark Eliza Mayo Eliza Mayo Clark, Adminix Estate of Thomas Clark BJ 2/28/29 1 D Clark George Mrs. Mrs. Mary C. Harris, born in 1857 at Quitman, GA, died at Palatka, FL. Buried at Brooksville Cemetery. Member of Church of God. Survived by daus. Mrs. A.M. Steen, Mrs. George Clark and Mrs. Martha Rogero, son John Winters, sister Mrs. W.E. Grimsley, brother John Joyce. BJ 1/19/28 1 D Clark Lonnie L Henry Robert Nicks of Spring Lake died at Port Richey on 13 Jan. Came to Hernando Co. in 1859 with his parents Dr. Henry Rinaldi and Frances Nicks from Opelika, AL. Born 8 Nov 1873, married Alatha Frances Hope, dau. Henry and Alatha Hope at Spring Lake. Wife died in 1894. Children Robert Jr., Sheldon, Mary Cella, Mrs. Frances Hancock, William M Nicks, mrs. Lonnie L. Clark and Henry J. Nicks. Buried in Brooksville. He was a Mason SA 7/5/23 4 M Clark Marguerite Marguerite Clark, dau. of M/M Robert L. Clark of Brooksville, married in Tampa at her sister's home, Mrs. John Stephens, to Dr. J.H. Murphy, owner of Murphy's Drug Store of Brooksville. Ceremony performed by Rev. J.C. Tims SA 5/1/24 4 D Clark Ortiz Mrs. L. Burg, died, mother of Homer Burg and Mrs. Ortiz Clark of Hernando Co. and Mrs. Carrie Petitt. SA 7/5/23 4 M Clark Robert L Marguerite Clark, dau. of M/M Robert L. Clark of Brooksville, married in Tampa at her sister's home, Mrs. John Stephens, to Dr. J.H. Murphy, owner of Murphy's Drug Store of Brooksville. Ceremony performed by Rev. J.C. Tims SA 10/16/24 7 Est Clark Thomas Eliza Mayo Clark, Adminix Estate of Thomas Clark B-A 1/1/25 7 Est Clark Thomas Ester Eliza Mayo Clark, Adminix. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Clarke Elijah Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. BH 3/26/25 1 D Cline Lee Mrs. Nellie Townsend Maze, 53 yrs., died in Tampa 20 Mar 1925. Born in MI on 12 Oct 1872. Her husband died in this city 5 Jul 1923. Survived by six children, Mrs. Lee Cline, Spencer Maze, Eda, Robert, Cass and Jean Maze, one brother, William West, and two sisters Mrs. Sam Lydy and Mrs. Walter Henry. BH 6/4/25 5 M Clymer Anna Miss Anna Clymer married James A. Jennings on 18 May 1925. BH 3/19/25 5 D Cobb W D Mrs. Pet Barker, of Plant City, died. Relatives from Brooksville were J.T. McKeown, M/M M.H. Snow, Mrs. J.M. Hedick, Sr., Mrs. Dave Dedick, M/M W.M. McKethan, Hugh Hale and Mrs. W.D. Cobb BJ 9/27/28 3 M Cobb William D Edna Hilliard, dau. of M/M Chas. A. Hilliard married William D. Cobb, Jr., son of Sheriff and Mrs. William D. Cobb, 16 Sep 1928 SA 5/3/23 1 D Cockfield Clinton J Clinton J. Cockfield of Brooksville, died in Tampa. Survived by wife Ruth Cockfield and daughter Lucille Elois Cockfield. Burial - GA home of the deceased. SA 5/3/23 1 D Cockfield Lucille Elois Clinton J. Cockfield of Brooksville, died in Tampa. Survived by wife Ruth Cockfield and daughter Lucille Elois Cockfield. Burial - GA home of the deceased. SA 5/3/23 1 D Cockfield Ruth Clinton J. Cockfield of Brooksville, died in Tampa. Survived by wife Ruth Cockfield and daughter Lucille Elois Cockfield. Burial - GA home of the deceased. BJ 5/30/29 3 M Coleman J M Miss Hattie Hewitt, dau. of Mrs. Lena Hewitt, married J.M. Coleman of Charleston, SC, on May 25th. SA 12/4/24 1 B Collins Boy boy, born to M/M Ralph R. Collins BJ 6/27/29 1 D Collins Edith Roddenberry girl Collins, 3 yrs. old, dau. of Mrs. Edith Roddenberry Collins, died at Ocala. Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge, buried Brooksville Cem. Survivors, mother, grandmother Mrs. John LeRoy. BJ 6/27/29 1 D Collins Girl girl Collins, 3 yrs. old, dau. of Mrs. Edith Roddenberry Collins, died at Ocala. Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge, buried Brooksville Cem. Survivors, mother, grandmother Mrs. John LeRoy. SA 12/4/24 1 B Collins Ralph R boy, born to M/M Ralph R. Collins BJ 11/8/28 1 D Combs Gail Gail Combs died. He was a writer, a member of the American Expeditionary Forces overseas during World War. BJ 12/12/29 1 D Conger Ellie Eulela John White Johnston, died. Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Survived by several brothers and sisters, wife, and children: E.L.C. Johnston, Theodore C. Johnston and Joseph E. Johnston all of Brooksville. Son of M/M John Clinton Johnston. Born in Lynnville, Gibbs Co., TN on June 13, 1859. On Sept. 17, 1889 he married Ellie Eulela Conger. BJ 8/16/28 5 B Coogler Boy boy, born to M/M Vivian V. Coogler, 14 Aug 1928 BJ 3/7/29 1 D Coogler J Kate A.T. Reed, 82 yrs., died. Remains sent to Palatka. Survived by wife, daus. Mrs. George Parkhill, Mrs. J.K. Coogler and Mrs. Arthur Bauer, son William Reed SA 8/16/23 5 B Coogler Jane born to Dr. & Mrs. V.V. Coogler on August 1, 1923. B-A 1/1/25 5 D Coogler Mary Mrs. George C. Martin died in Brooksville. Burial City Cemetery. A native of Clarksville, TN coming to Brooksville in 1882 with her husband Col. George C. Martin soon after their marriage. She was the former Miss Carrie Anderson. She was a Presbyterian. Survived by husband and five children, George C. Martin, Jr., Mrs. J.S. Simpson both of Brooksville. Mrs. H.L. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Russell Berry and Col. Raney H. Martin, a sister, Mrs. Mary Coogler of Brooksville. SA 8/16/23 5 B Coogler V V Jane Coogler born to Dr. & Mrs. V.V. Coogler on August 1, 1923. SA 5/3/23 1 D Coogler, Jr. Adrian C died, 18 mos old. Survivors parents Dr. & Mrs. Adrian Collana Coogler, Brooksville. Burial - City Cemetery. Rev. J.C. Kazee in charge BH 8/13/25 7 Est Cook Minnie F Minnie F. Cook, Executor of Est. of Irene Georgina Hampton BJ 1/31/29 4 D Cook W L Mrs. Leela Craig Frierson, 69 yrs. old, died at Brooksville. Member of Methodist Church. Born in Cheraw, SC on 2 Oct 1859. Buried Brooksville Cem. Survived by sisters Mrs. Irene Reid, Mrs. J.F. Redif and Mrs. P.H. Joyner, daus. Mrs. W.L. Cook, Miss Lois Frierson and Mrs. Roy Blowers, sons Joe and Fred Frierson. SA 10/9/24 1 D Cooper Alice Ophelia died, Hon. B.F. Kirk, 74 yrs. His polittical career started in 1884, when elected to House of Representatives. Tax Assessor of Hernando Co. in 1916. Born at Military Springs, AL in 1850. April 13, 1877 married Alice Ophelia Cooper. Survived by wife and six of eight children still living. Mrs. R.H. Franzee, Thomas Cooper, James and Nelson Kirk of Brooksville and Mrs. W.B. Holder. Rev. A.C. McCall in charge. Burial City Cemetery SA 1/3/24 1 D Cooper Charles William twin brother to Charlotte Elizabeth, son of M/M William Cooper of Manatee, FL. Burial Bradenton Cemetery SA 1/3/24 1 D Cooper Charlotte Elizabeth Charles William Cooper, twin brother to Charlotte Elizabeth, son of M/M William Cooper of Manatee, FL , died. Burial Bradenton Cemetery. SA 10/9/24 1 D Cooper Thomas died, Hon. B.F. Kirk, 74 yrs. His polittical career started in 1884, when elected to House of Representatives. Tax Assessor of Hernando Co. in 1916. Born at Military Springs, AL in 1850. April 13, 1877 married Alice Ophelia Cooper. Survived by wife and six of eight children still living. Mrs. R.H. Franzee, Thomas Cooper, James and Nelson Kirk of Brooksville and Mrs. W.B. Holder. Rev. A.C. McCall in charge. Burial City Cemetery B-A 2/12/25 4 Est Cooper W H Anna B. Cooper, Adminix SA 6/5/24 1 D Cooper W. H. Mr., died in the Annuttalagga Hammock. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Survived by widow. BJ 2/14/29 1 D Corman A B A.B. Corman, 52 yrs., died at Brooksville. Survived by mother Mrs. J.W. Corman. Buried at Brooksville Cemetery BH 6/4/25 1 D Cotton Frank 55 yrs., died at Rendell. Survived by widow and one son. BJ 7/5/28 5 B Cox Boy boy, born to Dr. & Mrs. W.H. Cox 1 Jul 1928. Add. Info: Doyle Carlton Cox SA 8/2/23 5 B Cox W H son, born to Dr. & Mrs. W.H. Cox SA 5/10/23 5 B Craig Nellie Elizabeth Craig Ellwanger, dau. born to M/M S.B. Ellwanger (she the former Nellie Craig) of Hamlet, NC, May 7, 1923. BJ 10/4/28 1 D Crawford Mary Mrs. Mary Crawford died. Son-in-law B.B. Arick. Brooksville Cemetery BJ 11/15/28 2 D Creight Mary Mrs. Mary Creight died at Columbia, SC. Sister of John T. McKeown, Brooksville BH 8/13/25 3 Est Crenshaw A F Leslie Crenshaw, Guardian of A.F. Crenshaw, Jr. SA 8/16/23 5 B Crenshaw Boy boy, born to M/M R.L. Crenshaw SA 8/16/23 5 B Crenshaw R L son, born to M/M R. L. Crenshaw BJ 9/13/28 5 M Croom Will C Mrs. Clifford Jones married Will C. Croom 8 Aug at Knoxville, TN. Both were former residents of Brooksville. Her brother was A.F. Burns BH 10/29/25 1 D Crosby Marcus died, 3 yrs. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Survivors parents M/M D.F. Crosby BH 8/13/25 7 Est Cruce Selvin Ardell Selvin Ardell and R.D. Cruce, minors, C.H. Cruce appointed Guardian SA 1/17/24 5 B Crum Fred born to M/M Fred Crum BJ 10/11/28 1 D Crum Fred W.R. Bridges died. Survived by one dau. Mrs. Fred Crum BJ 3/7/29 5 M Crum Nell Nell Crum, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Dave M. Crum of Powell married Chester Ledbetter. BJ 5/30/29 3 M Crutchfield Thelma Miss Thelma Crutchfield of Dade City, married C.B. Kells of Tampa. Marriage performed by Rev. J.W. Senterfitt of Baptist Church. BJ 6/21/28 5 M Cullen Ralph O Jess Dehon, dau. of M/M Russell N. Dehon of Ocala married Ralph O. Cullen, son of M/M Charles S. Cullen. He is formerly of this county. BJ 1/19/28 5 M Currington William Miss Marie Louise Barnett, dau. M/M Charles M. Barnett married William Currington 28 Dec 1927 in Ocala BH 6/11/25 9 Guard Curry Maurice J.F. Curry, Guardian BH 11/5/25 1 D Cutler Edward C Mrs. Edward C. Cutler, 62 yrs., died in Hernando Co. A native of Albany, VT. Survived by husband and one son by a former marriage, James Badger, of Brooksville. BJ 10/4/28 3 M Dandridge George Ivan Louise Isley, dau. of M/M Charles W. Isley of Brooksville, married George Ivan Dandridge, formerly of Brooksville BJ 8/23/28 1 D Daniels John of Masaryktown died 19 Aug. 1928. Survived by wife and eleven children B-A 2/26/25 5 M Daniels Ruby Miss Ruby Daniels of Brooksville married Mr. Merrell Dees in Brooksville SA 11/15/23 1 D Danzey Claude negro, died near Rital SA 11/22/23 1 D Davie John of Kent, OH friend of Col. & Mrs. Raymond Robins BJ 8/30/28 5 Div Davies Nellie W divorce; T.M. Davies/Nellie W. Davies BJ 8/30/28 5 Div Davies T M divorce; T.M. Davies/Nellie W. Davies SA 9/6/23 1 M Davis C N married at Weeki Watchee Springs to Mrs. Pattie Taylor, performed by Judge G.V. Ramsey. BH 9/3/25 5 M Davis Mamie Belle Miss Mamie Belle Davis, dau. of M/M W.W. Davis of Brooksville, married Arville J. Hutton. BH 7/16/25 5 B Dawson Boy boy, born to M/M M.L. Dawson, 13 Jun 1925 SA 7/26/23 1 D Dawson Elizabeth Elizabeth Dawson, dau. of Col & Mrs. Marion Lindsey Dawson of Brooksville. Died in Baltimore, MD. 19 yrs. old. Burial City Cemetery. SA 7/26/23 1 D Dawson Marion Col Elizabeth Dawson, dau. of Col & Mrs. Marion Lindsey Dawson of Brooksville. Died in Baltimore, MD. 19 yrs. old. Burial City Cemetery. BJ 7/4/29 5 M Deems Willa Rose Willa Rose Deems, dau. of M/M William Deems of Mountain Park, married W. Alfred Johnson, son of M/M A.J. Johnson. BJ 7/4/29 5 M Deems William Willa Rose Deems, dau. of M/M William Deems of Mountain Park, married W. Alfred Johnson, son of M/M A.J. Johnson. B-A 2/26/25 5 M Dees Merrell Miss Ruby Daniels of Brooksville married Mr. Merrell Dees in Brooksville 5/2/29 5 M DeFoe Nannie Nannie DeFoe and G.L. Garrison were married. Ceremony performed by Rev. J.W. Senterfitt at the Baptist parsonage. BJ 6/21/28 5 M Dehon Jess Jess Dehon, dau. of M/M Russell N. Dehon of Ocala married Ralph O. Cullen, son of M/M Charles S. Cullen. He is formerly of this county. BJ 10/17/29 5 Anniv DeLorne Elizabeth M/M James H. Bracey celebrated 64 yrs. of marriage. They were married Oct. 10, 1865 at Sumter, SC by Rev. Donald McQueen. She was formerly Elizabeth DeLorne of Sumter. He was in the Confederate Army at 17 yrs. of age. Children: Robert Lee Bracey, Mrs. Mattie Dent, Mrs. Sara Dent, Mrs. D. McCullough, Harry E. Bracey of Brooksville, and Mrs. K.R. Turner. Mr. Bracey is 85 yrs. old, Mrs. Bracey is 84. B-A 2/26/25 5 M DeMaupassant Carolina Miss Carolina DeMaypassant of Rochester, NY married James C. Bass in Brooksville. BJ 10/17/29 5 Anniv Dent Mattie Mrs. M/M James H. Bracey celebrated 64 yrs. of marriage. They were married Oct. 10, 1865 at Sumter, SC by Rev. Donald McQueen. She was formerly Elizabeth DeLorne of Sumter. He was in the Confederate Army at 17 yrs. of age. Children: Robert Lee Bracey, Mrs. Mattie Dent, Mrs. Sara Dent, Mrs. D. McCullough, Harry E. Bracey of Brooksville, and Mrs. K.R. Turner. Mr. Bracey is 85 yrs. old, Mrs. Bracey is 84. BJ 10/17/29 5 Anniv Dent Sarah Mrs. M/M James H. Bracey celebrated 64 yrs. of marriage. They were married Oct. 10, 1865 at Sumter, SC by Rev. Donald McQueen. She was formerly Elizabeth DeLorne of Sumter. He was in the Confederate Army at 17 yrs. of age. Children: Robert Lee Bracey, Mrs. Mattie Dent, Mrs. Sara Dent, Mrs. D. McCullough, Harry E. Bracey of Brooksville, and Mrs. K.R. Turner. Mr. Bracey is 85 yrs. old, Mrs. Bracey is 84. BH 9/10/25 5 Anniv Dent Sarah M/M James H. Bracey of Umatilla, 60 yr. Anniv. He is 82, she is 80. Daughter, Mrs. Sarah Dent; granddaughter, Miss Rae Dent; son Harry Bracey, Jr. of Brooksville. BJ 1/3/29 8 D Denton John H divorce; John H. Denton/Theola Denton BJ 1/3/29 8 D Denton Theola divorce; John H. Denton/Theola Denton BJ 1/3/29 8 Anniv Dewberry J E M/M J.E. Dewberry, 29th Anniv., married at Mishawaka, IN in 1903 SA 9/20/23 4 D Dibble C A of Rock Hill, six miles N.E. of city. BH 9/10/25 1 D Dick Annie Mrs. Effie Dick Rogers died in Lakeland. Burial in family burial ground at Lake Lindsey. Survived by husband, J.O. Rogers, mother, Mrs. Annie Dick, two brothers, Evan and Sidney Dick BH 6/11/25 7 Guard Dicks Anna Bell Anna Bell Dicks and Novello Dicks, minors, J.R. Dicks appointed guardian SA 3/6/24 7 Div. Dicks Emmett Emmett and Lovie Kerce Dicks - divorce SA 3/6/24 7 Div. Dicks Lovie Kerce Emmett and Lovie Kerce Dicks - divorce BH 6/11/25 7 Guard Dicks Novello Anna Bell Dicks and Novello Dicks, minors, J.R. Dicks appointed guardian BJ 2/21/29 1 D Dossel H S Mrs. Mayme Gordy Whitmore, dau of M/M G. Gordy, born in Tavares, Lake Co., FL on 7 Apr 1884, passed away 14 Feb 1929 at Tampa. Buried at Brooksville Cem. Her only child, a son, passed away about a year ago. Survived by husband, H.O. Whitmore, sisters, Mrs. H.S. Dossel and Mrs. F.V. Shaffer, a half brother Mr. Gilford Gordy. BJ 9/5/29 7 M Douglas Zack Mrs Miss Millie Ellis, dau. of Judge & Mrs. W.H. Ellis, twin sister Mrs. Zack Douglas, married James Whitehurst, prominent lawyer. BJ 7/5/28 1 D Dowton W W abt 55 yrs. died at Wauchula, FL 29 Jun 1928 BH 9/24/25 5 M Draper Maude Miss Maude Draper, dau. of M/M T.R. Draper of Brooksville, married Nelson Kirk, son of Mrs. B.F. Kirk of Brooksville and the late ex-Senator B.F. Kirk, on 18 Sep 1925 at the Garden Grove Tea Room SA 12/18/24 1 D Drive Edna Joel Leslie Lockhart, born in Hillsborough Co. 27 Sep 1871, died in Lakeland 11 Dec 1924. Married Miss Susie Frances Sumner 17 Nov 1892. He was a Methodist. Survived by children, Parnell Lockhart, Mary Elizabeth Lambe, Joel Leslie Jr., Edna Drive and Grace Frances Lockhart. BJ 3/15/28 1 D Drowdy W A Mrs. Mary Fertic, 75 yrs., died 8 mar 1928. Dau. Mrs. H.A. harrold, Mrs. J.A. Franklin, Mrs. W.A. Drowdy, Mrs. Ada Harvey, sons Henry, Lafayette, William, niece Mrs. Wehr. Body taken to Kenansville Cem., Osceola Co. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Duke Edward Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Duke Frances Mrs. Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. BH 4/23/25 1 D Duke M H Mrs. Annie Russell, 71 yrs., widow of A.M.C. Russell, died in Brooksville. She was the former Miss Annie Munger born in Randolph Co., GA in 1853. Her husband established the Brooksville Argus. Burial City Cemetery. Survived by children, Judge W.M. Russell, Mrs. J.J. Bell, A.M.C. Russell Editor of The Palmetto Times, E.R. Russell, Mrs. E.E. Brown, Mrs. G.D. Webster, C.M. Russell and Miss Beryl Russell, three sisters Mrs. M.H. Duke, Mrs. J.R. Thompson and Mrs. S.A. Wilson of Brooksville. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Duke Maston H Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Duke Mome Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Duke Oscar Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. SA 9/27/23 1 D Dunn Jas H Jas. H. Dunn, died. Burial City Cemetery. Rev. J.C. Kazee officiating. The family came to Brooksville from Shelbyville, KY. He was 71 yrs. old. Card of Thanks Mrs. Lula Dunn (wife) and Margaret Dunn (dau.) SA 9/27/23 1 D Dunn Lula Jas. H. Dunn, died. Burial City Cemetery. Rev. J.C. Kazee officiating. The family came to Brooksville from Shelbyville, KY. He was 71 yrs. old. Card of Thanks Mrs. Lula Dunn (wife) and Margaret Dunn (dau.) SA 9/27/23 1 D Dunn Margaret Jas. H. Dunn, died. Burial City Cemetery. Rev. J.C. Kazee officiating. The family came to Brooksville from Shelbyville, KY. He was 71 yrs. old. Card of Thanks Mrs. Lula Dunn (wife) and Margaret Dunn (dau.) Unk 7/18/29 5 B Dupuis Girl girl, born in Tampa to M/M U.L. Dupuis BJ 8/1/29 1 D Duren T D R.J. Mickler, 84 yrs., died. Pioneer citizen of Hernando Co., moving here in 1871. Buried at family burial lot on Olive St. Brother of D.H. Mickler, now deceased, an uncle of H.C. Mickler, Clerk of the Court., dau. Mrs. T.D. Duren of Sanford. SA 9/4/24 5 M Durham Florence Miss Florence Durham, of Brooksville, dau. of Mr. F.A. Durham, married in Tampa to Mr. John Boughter of Brooksville. SA 4/3/24 5 M Durrance B. A. Miss Evanell Townsend, honored by shower at Odessa, married B.A. Durrance BJ 8/29/29 1 D Durrance Gerald Rev. J.P. Durrance, about 75 yrs. old, died. Methodist pastor of Brooksville, 30 year resident. Survived by wife and son Gerald. BJ 8/29/29 1 D Durrance J P Rev. J.P. Durrance, about 75 yrs. old, died. Methodist pastor of Brooksville, 30 year resident. Survived by wife and son Gerald. BJ 2/2/28 1 D Ederington F H Eugene Clarence Hale died Jan 30 1928. Born in Hernando Co., Pres. Of Brooksville Citrus Growers Assoc. Born 8 Jul 1875. Sister Mrs. W.M. McKethan, brother Senator Hugh hale, aunt Mrs. Carrie Brunner, uncle Mr. F.H. Edrington and aunt Mrs. E.C. Hancock. Burial Brooksville Cem. BH 12/3/25 4 M Edwards Jesephine Miss Jesephine Edwards and Charles Dixon Berry were married in Tampa BH 6/4/25 3 M Edwards L C Miss Katherine Tipton, born in Atlanta, dau. of M/M Thomas C. Tipton, married Mr. L.C. Edwards, Jr., son of M/M LaMarcus C. Edwards, Sr. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Edwards Thomas J Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA. SA 8/28/24 3 D Eiland James 35 yrs., of Dade City, died. Unk 5/30/29 4 D Elfers Mattie Mrs. Mattie Elfers of Bushnell died 25 May 1929 in Leesburg. B-A 1/1/25 1 D Ellis G R James Alexander Jennings,Sr. died 26 Dec 1924. Burial Lake Lindsey Cem. He was one of the founders of the Hernando State Bank serving as president. He was the son of James and Malinda McKeown Jennings. Born in Fairfield Co., SC on 9 Jul 1857. Moved to Hernando Co. with his mother and two sisters in 1872. Was married to Miss Lee Miller, Crystal River 1887, dau. of James L. and Virginia B. Miller. A son George Herman Jennings died at 10 mos. Survived by wife, Lee, a son J.A. Jennings, Jr., daughters Mrs. G.R. Ellis, Mrs. Gus Wilder, and Mrs. ? Whitehurst, one sister Mrs. R.B. Grubbs. BJ 9/5/29 7 M Ellis Millie Miss Millie Ellis, dau. of Judge & Mrs. W.H. Ellis, twin sister Mrs. Zack Douglas, married James Whitehurst, prominent lawyer. BJ 9/5/29 7 M Ellis W H Miss Millie Ellis, dau. of Judge & Mrs. W.H. Ellis, twin sister Mrs. Zack Douglas, married James Whitehurst, prominent lawyer. BJ 9/12/29 5 M Ellis William Amelia Fenwick, dau. of Justice & Mrs. William Hull Ellis, married James Whitehurst on Oct. 19, 1929 at Tallahassee, FL. SA 5/10/23 5 B Ellwanger Elizabeth Craig Elizabeth Craig Ellwanger, dau. born to M/M S.B. Ellwanger (she the former Nellie Craig) of Hamlet, NC, May 7, 1923. BJ 10/24/29 1 D Emerson Chas M Mrs. Flora M. French, mother of Mrs. Chas. M. Emerson, died at North Sutton, NH. Son C.G. French of Rital section and George French, other daus. Miss Mary Ella French and Mrs. Mabel A. Chadwick. SA 10/23/24 5 B Emerson Girl girl, born to M/M John C. Emerson. Additional info: Carol Viola b. 20 Oct. Parents John Crosby Emerson SA 10/23/24 5 B Emerson John C girl, born to M/M John C. Emerson. Additional info: Carol Viola b. 20 Oct. Parents John Crosby Emerson BB 10/22/25 8 Eng Emerson John Miss Vera Melvina McGeachy, sister of Mrs. John Emerson, dau. of Mrs. I.V. McGeachy, engaged to Mr. George W. Selby. He is connected with the Hickory Hills Development. Wedding 14 Nov 1925. SA 7/12/23 5 B Emerson Thomas Heald born to M/M T.H. Emerson, Sr. of Highland Park, July 7. SA 1/17/24 1 D Endsley Owen H. Owen H. Endsley died in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Jan 13, 1924 at 22 yrs. Son of Arthur B. Endsley of South Brooksville. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Additional info: Brother - Jack; Sisters: Carolyn, Margaret and Ala Dee Endsley. SA 7/31/24 1 D Evans Amora Z Mrs. Dan G. Gold, died in Tampa. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Rev. Sam Scott in charge. Survivors, husband Dan G. Gold, formerly of this city, dau. of M/M George Bishop of Annuttalagga Hammock. Additional info: B. 2 Jan 1896 D. 27 Jul 1924; maiden name Mary Lucy Bishop, mother's maiden name - Amora Z. Evans. BJ 7/12/28 1 D Evans Pleasant Pleasant Evans died 7 Jul 1928. Born 3 Aug 1837, Clay Co, GA. A Confederate Veteran. Survived by wife and one daughter. Add Info: wife (1) Harriet Alice Thompson, dau. Amora Z. "Ammie" Evans Bishop (Mrs. George Bishop), wife (2) Kizzanna Feaster Evans survives BH 11/5/25 10 Div Evans Prezzie divorce Prezzie Evans/Sabe Evans BH 11/5/25 10 Div Evans Sabe divorce Prezzie Evans/Sabe Evans BJ 8/30/28 1 D Ezell John Frank John Frank Ezell, died, survived by widow, sons J. Frank, Jr., Warren, Ted, sister Mrs. C.H. Fleming and Mrs. E.F. Polk, bros. C.W., N.C., and W.P. Ezell. Burial Tampa Memorial Park. SA 12/13/23 3 D Fagan Thomas died. BH 9/3/25 5 B Fair Boy boy, born to M/M S.C. Fair BH 3/26/25 1 D Farrington Fred Rogers Mr. Fred Rogers Farrington, former Brooksville resident, 50 yrs., died in Bound Brook, NJ on 7 Mar 1925. Survived by wife and children, Mrs. Clyde Clark, Roger Farrington and Miss Helen Farrington SA 11/20/24 1 D Fehrman Boyce O Mr. Caleb Rezin Boggess born at Lumberport, WV, 3 Mar 1861, son of Dr. Benjamin and Matilda Boggess died in Hernando Co. 12 Nov 1924, 63 yrs, 8 mos, 9 days. Married Ella L. Doolittle at Neligh, NE on 28 May 1884. Member of Christian Church and later Baptist Church. He was a Mason. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Service by Rev. J.C. Kazee. Survived by wife and children, Mrs. Bernard Gittings of Brooksville, Miss Flora Maude Boggess, Mrs. Boyce O. Fehrman of Brooksville, Mrs. Wlater St. Ones, Carl Rezen Rogers and the late Earnest Paul Boggess who died at 18 yrs. SA 6/12/24 5 B Fenn Girl baby girl, born to Dr. & Mrs. H.T. Fenn of Mount Dora. Mrs. Fenn was the former Miss Dona Ayers. SA 6/12/24 5 B Fenn H. T. baby girl, born to Dr. & Mrs. H.T. Fenn of Mount Dora. Mrs. Fenn was the former Miss Dona Ayers. BJ 9/12/29 5 M Fenwick Amelia Amelia Fenwick, dau. of Justice & Mrs. William Hull Ellis, married James Whitehurst on Oct. 19, 1929 at Tallahassee, FL. SA 1/24/24 5 M Ferrell Ida Miss Ida Ferrell, dau. of M/M C.H. Ferrell, Spring Lake, FL married Abner Mondon of Powell, son of M/M Lazarus Mondon. Rev. J.E. Skipper performed ceremony. BJ 3/15/28 1 D Fertic Mary Mrs. Mary Fertic, 75 yrs., died 8 mar 1928. Dau. Mrs. H.A. harrold, Mrs. J.A. Franklin, Mrs. W.A. Drowdy, Mrs. Ada Harvey, sons Henry, Lafayette, William, niece Mrs. Wehr. Body taken to Kenansville Cem., Osceola Co. BJ 1/5/28 1 D Finn H T David Ayers, 72 yrs., passed away on his birthday (Monday, Jan 2). Born Jan 2 1856 near Albany, GA. Moved from GA to Brooksville in 1879 coming on horseback. 25 Jul 1888 married Roberta Lane. He was a Mason and member of Methodist Church. Survived by Miss Alice Ayers, Mrs. Katy Ayers, Walter, Harry, John Law Ayers, Mrs. H.T. Finn, Mrs. J.C. Kazee, Mrs. D.B. Gant, Mrs. Suzanne Stephens BJ 8/16/28 5 M Fisher Dorothy Mae Dorothy Mae Fisher of Dallas, TX, dau. of Mrs. David Mark Fisher married Thomas A. Carpenter of Brooksville, older son of Capt. And Mrs. Thomas H. Carpenter BJ 9/5/29 1 D Flanakin John Harvey John Harvey Flanakin, 70 yrs. old, died. Buried at Brooksville Cemetery. Rev. J.W. Senterfill in charge. Born in Kentucky. Survived by wife and dau. Mrs. Laura Bayless BJ 8/30/28 1 D Fleming C H John Frank Ezell, died, survived by widow, sons J. Frank, Jr., Warren, Ted, sister Mrs. C.H. Fleming and Mrs. E.F. Polk, bros. C.W., N.C., and W.P. Ezell. Burial Tampa Memorial Park. SA 5/24/23 5 Eng. Fleming Wilmoth formerly of Brooksville, daughter of MM J.C. Fleming of Inverness, engaged to Irwin Tooke. Wedding will be June 3 in Inverness BJ 5/10/28 1 D Forbes Edward died, former resident of Brooksville. 29 Apr 1928 BH 12/31/25 1 D Fowler Benjamin F Rev. Benjamin F. Fowler, a Methodist minister, died in Brooksville. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. He was 69 yrs. and born in NY. He had been in the ministry for 26 yrs. Survived by a dau. Mrs. Thomas Baker of Brooksville and a widow. BJ 3/15/28 1 D Franklin J A Mrs. Mary Fertic, 75 yrs., died 8 mar 1928. Dau. Mrs. H.A. harrold, Mrs. J.A. Franklin, Mrs. W.A. Drowdy, Mrs. Ada Harvey, sons Henry, Lafayette, William, niece Mrs. Wehr. Body taken to Kenansville Cem., Osceola Co. SA 10/9/24 1 D Franzee R. H. died, Hon. B.F. Kirk, 74 yrs. His polittical career started in 1884, when elected to House of Representatives. Tax Assessor of Hernando Co. in 1916. Born at Military Springs, AL in 1850. April 13, 1877 married Alice Ophelia Cooper. Survived by wife and six of eight children still living. Mrs. R.H. Franzee, Thomas Cooper, James and Nelson Kirk of Brooksville and Mrs. W.B. Holder. Rev. A.C. McCall in charge. Burial City Cemetery BH 3/19/25 1 D Frazee R H Malcolm W. Smith, Sr., 58 yrs. of Jacksonville, formerly of Brooksville, died. A native of Fredericksburg, VA. Burial City Cemetery. Survived by son Malcolm W. Smith, Jr., Brooksville, mother Mrs. M.E. Smith, four sisters. He was married to the late Miss Lyda Bell Kirk who died five years ago and was the dau. of Mrs. B.F. Kirk, Brooksville, and a brother-in-law of Mrs. R.H. Frazee BJ 10/24/29 1 D French C G Mrs. Flora M. French, mother of Mrs. Chas. M. Emerson, died at North Sutton, NH. Son C.G. French of Rital section and George French, other daus. Miss Mary Ella French and Mrs. Mabel A. Chadwick. BJ 10/24/29 1 D French Flora M Mrs. Flora M. French, mother of Mrs. Chas. M. Emerson, died at North Sutton, NH. Son C.G. French of Rital section and George French, other daus. Miss Mary Ella French and Mrs. Mabel A. Chadwick. BJ 10/24/29 1 D French George Mrs. Flora M. French, mother of Mrs. Chas. M. Emerson, died at North Sutton, NH. Son C.G. French of Rital section and George French, other daus. Miss Mary Ella French and Mrs. Mabel A. Chadwick. SA 7/17/24 1 D French Jane S Jane S. French died at Lake Lindsey, 4 Jul 1924. Born in Haverhill, NH on 16 Feb 1869. Dau. of Eliza & Burton French. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Fred Nelson of Brooksville and Mrs. C.L. Weeks, brother Richard French, an aged aunt Mrs. Mary A. Keyser. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. BJ 10/24/29 1 D French Mary Ella Mrs. Flora M. French, mother of Mrs. Chas. M. Emerson, died at North Sutton, NH. Son C.G. French of Rital section and George French, other daus. Miss Mary Ella French and Mrs. Mabel A. Chadwick. BJ 9/19/29 1 D Frier Thelma C.A. Taylor, 60 yrs. old, died at Brooksville. Survived by dau. Mrs. Thelma Frier. Body shipped to Norfolk, VA. SA 7/24/24 5 B Frierson Charles Henry Charles Henry Frierson born 9 Jul 1924 to Dr. & Mrs. Fred C. Frierson of New Port Richey. SA 7/24/24 5 B Frierson Fred C Charles Henry Frierson born 9 Jul 1924 to Dr. & Mrs. Fred C. Frierson of New Port Richey. BJ 1/31/29 4 D Frierson Leela Craig Mrs. Leela Craig Frierson, 69 yrs. old, died at Brooksville. Member of Methodist Church. Born in Cheraw, SC on 2 Oct 1859. Buried Brooksville Cem. Survived by sisters Mrs. Irene Reid, Mrs. J.F. Redif and Mrs. P.H. Joyner, daus. Mrs. W.L. Cook, Miss Lois Frierson and Mrs. Roy Blowers, sons Joe and Fred Frierson. BJ 1/10/29 5 M Fuls Luther Miss Delma Cain of Hernando Co., dau. of M/M Parker Cain, married Luther Fuls, son of M/M Jesse Fuls of Brooksville, on 1 Jan 1929 at Dayton, OH SA 5/10/23 1 D Funderburk Ernest Mrs Augustus W. Smith, died in Brooksville, born in Orangeburg, SC, 24 yrs. old. Survivors parents M/M L.J. Smith of Brooksville; sisters Mrs. A. Keathley of Brooksville; Mrs. R.L. Chalker; Mrs. R.S. Smith of Croom; Mrs. Ernest Funderburk. Brothers: C.H. and F.L. Smith of Brooksville. Burial - City Cemetery. Service by Rev. J.C. Kazee SA 9/27/23 1 B Gant B J Roberta Gant born to M/M B.J. Gant, Sept. 14th. BJ 1/5/28 1 D Gant D B David Ayers, 72 yrs., passed away on his birthday (Monday, Jan 2). Born Jan 2 1856 near Albany, GA. Moved from GA to Brooksville in 1879 coming on horseback. 25 Jul 1888 married Roberta Lane. He was a Mason and member of Methodist Church. Survived by Miss Alice Ayers, Mrs. Katy Ayers, Walter, Harry, John Law Ayers, Mrs. H.T. Finn, Mrs. J.C. Kazee, Mrs. D.B. Gant, Mrs. Suzanne Stephens SA 9/27/23 1 B Gant Roberta girl, born to M/M B.J. Gant, Sept. 14. B-A 1/29/25 5 B Garland Jessie May girl, Jessie May Garland, born to M/M Jack Garland, 24 Jan 1925 5/2/29 5 M Garrison G L Nannie DeFoe and G.L. Garrison were married. Ceremony performed by Rev. J.W. Senterfitt at the Baptist parsonage. BJ 5/30/29 1 D Garrison G L G.L. Garrison, age 54, died, local blacksmith and garage man. BH 10/22/25 5 D Gary Bessie Mrs. Bessie Gary died in SC. Survived by two daughters and a sister, Mrs. Chancey Wilson formerly of Brooksville. BJ 1/3/29 1 D Gary Jeanette Sylvester Mrs. Jeanette Sylvester Gary died in Hernando Co. Member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Reared in Macon, GA, married Chas. T. Gary of Bksv. On 5 Aug 1904. Survived by husband and sons Thomas Porter and Martin Witherspoon Gary, mother Mrs. Cynthia Sylvester, sister Mrs. J. Henry ?, bros. Joseph, Anthony, and Frank Sylvester. Died 1 Jan 1929 SA 7/26/23 4 D Gaskell William Mrs John H. Nutt died in Tampa, FL, July 22, 1923. Formerly of Brooksville. Born in Henderson Co., IL on March 1, 1852. In Arkansas he married Miss Fannie Capehart, dau. of Col. Capehart of Louisiana. He arrived in Brooksville Dec 10, 1881. Survived by widow, children: Mrs. William Gaskell, John P. Nutt, Mrs. Thomas Humphrey, half brother S.A. Wilson, half sister Mrs. M.L. Shane of Brooksville, neice Mrs. Leora Snyder. His late step-father was Robert P. Wilson and late half brother was Chauncey S. Wilson. In 1903 he married Miss Fannie Stebbins. B-A 1/1/25 1 M Gasque Edwin Miss Marjorie Varn, dau. of M/M I.E. Varn of Brooksville, married 23 Dec 1924 in Camilla, GA to Edwin Gasque of Dade City, his father is proprietor of the Ewinola Hotel in Dade City. BH 10/15/25 5 B Gasque Girl girl, born to M/M Edwin Gasque, Jr. in Dade City. She is the former Miss Margie Varn BJ 4/26/28 1 D Geesink H G Dr. Henry G. Bystra died 18 Apr 1928. Member Dutch Reform Church in NY. Native of Rotterdam, Holland. Sister Mrs. W.J. Geesink of the Hague, Holland, nephew H.G. Geesink, Brooksville. Buried Brooksville Cem. BJ 4/26/28 4 D Ghiotto Joseph 87 yrs., died. Came to America 40 yrs. ago from Italy. Son D.L. Ghiotto B-A 2/19/25 5 M Gibson W J Mrs. Ora Carter, her dau. Mrs. W.J. Gibson, married William Gold, a prominent citrus grower. SA 10/16/24 7 Est Giddens E J Admin. Estate of Willis M Russell BJ 1/3/29 1 D Giddens J D J.D. Giddens, 73 yrs., died at Brooksville. Burial Lake Lindsey Cem. Survived by wife and one son SA 10/30/24 7 Est Giddens J F E.J. Giddens, Admin. SA 5/17/23 5 Est. Giddens James F E.J. Giddens, Administrator Unk 8/29/29 4 D Giddens Nellie 23 yrs old, died in Istachatta. SA 11/20/24 1 D Gittings Bernard Mr. Caleb Rezin Boggess born at Lumberport, WV, 3 Mar 1861, son of Dr. Benjamin and Matilda Boggess died in Hernando Co. 12 Nov 1923, 63 yrs, 8 mos, 9 days. Married Ella L. Doolittle at Neligh, NE on 28 May 1884. Member of Christian Church and later Baptist Church. He was a Mason. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Service by Rev. J.C. Kazee. Survived by wife and children, Mrs. Bernard Gittings of Brooksville, Miss Flora Maude Boggess, Mrs. Boyce O. Fehrman of Brooksville, Mrs. Walter St. Ones, Carl Rezen Rogers and the late Earnest Paul Boggess who died at 18 yrs. BJ 3/29/28 5 B Gobble Boy boy, born to M/M Rob Gobble formerly of this place but now of Kansas City. Born 2-Mar-28 SA 7/31/24 1 D Gold Dan G Mrs. Dan G. Gold, died in Tampa. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Rev. Sam Scott in charge. Survivors, husband Dan G. Gold, formerly of this city, dau. of M/M George Bishop of Annuttalagga Hammock. Additional info: B. 2 Jan 1896 D. 27 Jul 1924; maiden name Mary Lucy Bishop, mother's maiden name - Amora Z. Evans. B-A 2/19/25 5 M Gold William Mrs. Ora Carter, her dau. Mrs. W.J. Gibson, married William Gold, a prominent citrus grower. BJ 11/28/29 1 D Gordy G V G.V. Gordy, formerly of Brooksville, died at Tampa. Sister Mrs. Chas. M. Barnett, step-mother Mrs. G.V. Gordy. Mrs. H.A. Chadsey and Charles M. Price SA 8/28/24 1 M Gordy G Miss Stella McInnis, of Osborn, FL, married Llody Hodge, son of Mrs. G. Gordy of Brooksville, on Aug. 26, 1924 in Jacksonville. BH 3/5/25 7 Est Gordy G F. Elmore Saxon, Admin. BJ 2/21/29 1 D Gordy G Mrs. Mayme Gordy Whitmore, dau of M/M G. Gordy, born in Tavares, Lake Co., FL on 7 Apr 1884, passed away 14 Feb 1929 at Tampa. Buried at Brooksville Cem. Her only child, a son, passed away about a year ago. Survived by husband, H.O. Whitmore, sisters, Mrs. H.S. Dossel and Mrs. F.V. Shaffer, a half brother Mr. Gilford Gordy. SA 12/18/24 1 D Gordy Gilford Mr. Gilford Gordy died at Spring Lake. Rev. A.C. McCall in charge. Burial City Cemetery. Born in Nashville, GA on 7 mar 1849. Survived by wife, Mrs. Hattie G., daughters Mrs. C.M. Barnett of Brooksville, Mrs. H.A. Whitmore, Mrs. F.B. Shaefer and Mrs. H.S. Dossell, sons G.V., Paris, and Guilford. SA 3/6/24 5 B Gores Boy baby boy born to M/M F.A. Gores BJ 7/26/28 1 D Gragg Molly Mrs. Molly Roland, wife of I.D. Roland of Wellworth Park died 25 Jul 1928. Born 22 Apr 1851. In 1874 she married I.D. Roland. Had 5 children, but 4 survive. Mrs. H.W. Russell, Mrs. F.A. North, H.C. Roland, and L.E. Roland. She was formerly a Gragg. A Methodist. BH 10/15/25 5 D Graham James Conway Mrs. James Conway Graham (Miss Annie Freeman), Card of Thanks BJ 4/12/28 5 M Graham Mary Coree Miss Mary Coree Graham, dau of Rev. and Mrs. J.P. Graham married Henry Storey Campbell 7 Apr 1928 at Camden, SC. She was formerly of Brooksville BJ 7/5/28 5 M Gray Leonard Rowena Reigel of Tarpon Springs married Leonard Gray of Tarpon Springs. He is the brother of Mrs. E.R. Russell, his sister Miss Mabel Gray. BJ 7/5/28 5 M Gray Mabel Rowena Reigel of Tarpon Springs married Leonard Gray of Tarpon Springs. He is the brother of Mrs. E.R. Russell, his sister Miss Mabel Gray. BJ 6/20/29 3 M Gray Mabel Ala Miss Mabel Ala Gray, dau. of M/M Noble B. Gray of Tarpon Springs, sister of Mrs. F.R. Russell married Ebb Orville Weir of Laredo, TX BJ 6/20/29 3 M Gray Noble N Miss Mabel Ala Gray, dau. of M/M Noble B. Gray of Tarpon Springs, sister of Mrs. F.R. Russell married Ebb Orville Weir of Laredo, TX BJ 3/15/28 1 D Green J V John C. Law, native of Hernando Co. died 14 Mar 1928. Born at Spring Hill, 75 yrs. Married Annie Marshall of Greenwood, SC. Two dau. Annie Jo and Ada. Son Wilber Law, sister Mrs. J.V. Green. Spring Hill Cemetery BJ 6/27/29 1 D Grelle P H Mrs. Shanks, dau of M/M P.H. Grelle of Brooksville, died at Cincinnati, OH. Survived by parents and dau. Gwendolyn Shanks Unk 2/7/29 5 B Griffin Bertha Lou girl, born to M/M Frank Griffin (Rena McCoy) 1 Feb 1929 SA 8/30/23 5 B Griffin Girl girl, born to M/M/ H.F. Griffin SA 8/30/23 5 B Griffin H F girl, born to M/M/ H.F. Griffin BJ 7/26/28 1 D Griffin H F Flora Springstead, wife of J.W. Springstead died 26 Jul 1928. Born in 1871 Bloomville, IN. Came to Brooksville 1883. Married J. Warren Springstead 25 May 1892. Sons J.D. and Henry Springstead. She was formerly Flora Mae McCoy, oldest dau. of M/M H.J. McCoy. Survived by husband, sons, mother, two sisters mrs. Geo. C. Lamer and Mrs. H.F. Griffin, two bros W.M. McCoy and E.M. McCoy. Brooksville Cem. BJ 8/2/28 1 D Griffith May William Randolph Chalkner born Middleburg, FL, 62 yrs., died. Survived by widow, daus. Mrs. Chas. Parker, Mrs. Clarence Law, Mrs. R.E. Lee, Mrs. Thos. Chenett and Miss Leah Chalkner, son George Chalkner, brother G.A. Chalkner and sisters Mrs. Ethel Potter, Mrs. May Griffith, Mrs. Adden, Mrs. Edna Branning, Mrs. Lily Prevatt, and Mrs. Daisy Manuel. Died 27 Jul 1928 SA 10/16/24 1 D Grimes L J.B. Stewart, died 23 Sep 1924 at Spring Lake, 76 yrs. Burial Empire Cemetery, Groveland. Survived by widow, daus. Mrs. L. Grimes, Mrs. E. Grimes, Mrs. Minnie Patterson, Miss Isabel Stewart, sons Bilton Stewart of Spring Lake, Israel and Decatar Stewart. SA 10/23/24 1 D Grimsley Early Mr. Early Grimsley died near Enville, Hernando Co., 28 yrs. Member of American Legion. Rev. A.C. McCall, J.C. Hill, & Sam Scott in charge. Burial City Cemetery. Survivors, parents M/M W.E. Grimsley of Brooksville SA 10/23/24 5 D Grimsley Early Card of Thanks, M/M W.E. Grimsley, Miss Lorena Grimsley & Mrs. Phemia Grimsley SA 00/00/23 D Grimsley W Dargan died in Tampa, 34 yrs old, resident of Brooksville, member of Methodist Church. Survived by wife, baby, father & mother M/M W.E. Grimsley, and sister Miss Lorena Grimsley, brother Early Grimsley all of Brooksville. Burial - City Cemetery. Service by Rev. W.J. Palmer. Mr. Grimsley was a Mason. Another notice states Mrs. Phimia Grimsley & baby; W.E. Grimsley & family BJ 2/28/29 1 D Grimsley W E Mrs. Mary C. Harris, born in 1857 at Quitman, GA, died at Palatka, FL. Buried at Brooksville Cemetery. Member of Church of God. Survived by daus. Mrs. A.M. Steen, Mrs. George Clark and Mrs. Martha Rogero, son John Winters, sister Mrs. W.E. Grimsley, brother John Joyce. BJ 6/20/29 1 D Griswold J N Luther Hancock, 73 yrs. old, pioneer citizen for 50 yrs., died at Tampa. Burial Brooksville Cemetery. Survived by widow, son J.H. Hancock, daus. Mrs. J.C. Jones, Mrs. J.N. Griswold, Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Mrs. C.L. O'Berry, Mrs. C.L. Youngblood, bros: George and Charlie Hancock. (Wife Mary, see June 20, page 6) BJ 6/21/28 5 B Grubbs Boy boy, born to M/M J.C. Grubbs SA 8/14/24 5 M Grubbs J C Miss May Brown, dau. of M/M Walter Brown of Spring Lake married Mr. J. C. Grubbs, born in Hernando County. Additional info: John Campbell Grubbs BJ 3/21/29 1 D Grubbs Lawrence Lawrence Grubbs, 2 yrs old, died 2 Mar 1929. Card of Thanks by Mrs. & Mrs. Emory Grubbs and Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Grubbs, Sr. B-A 1/1/25 1 D Grubbs R B James Alexander Jennings,Sr. died 26 Dec 1924. Burial Lake Lindsey Cem. He was one of the founders of the Hernando State Bank serving as president. He was the son of James and Malinda McKeown Jennings. Born in Fairfield Co., SC on 9 Jul 1857. Moved to Hernando Co. with his mother and two sisters in 1872. Was married to Miss Lee Miller, Crystal River 1887, dau. of James L. and Virginia B. Miller. A son George Herman Jennings died at 10 mos. Survived by wife, Lee, a son J.A. Jennings, Jr., daughters Mrs. G.R. Ellis, Mrs. Gus Wilder, and Mrs. ? Whitehurst, one sister Mrs. R.B. Grubbs. BJ 11/15/28 1 D Gurganicas D W James Duncan Stephens, 47 yrs., born in Colquitt Co., GA 10 Nov 1881. Sister Mrs. P.L. Weeks. Brooksville Cemetery. Survived by father J.O. Stephens, bros. Thomas B. and Henry L. Stephens. Sisters Mrs. A.N. Hall, Mrs. P.L. Weeks, Mrs. J.L. Brownlee, Mrs. R.J. Livingston, Mrs. D.W. Gurganicas, Mrs. James M. Weeks, Mrs. Henry Scott, Mrs. George Spearman. Three children Mrs. Lillian Wilson, Blanche, and P.L. Stephens BJ 11/21/29 5 D Guyton James Mrs. Mrs. Frances Duke died Nov. 16th near Faceville, GA, 83 yrs. old. Dau. of Edwin and Elizabeth Mounger. Husband was Maston H. Duke, a soldier of the Confederacy. Sons "Mome", Edward, Willis Jenkins, Oscar and Maston H. Duke, daus. Mrs. Thomas J. Edwards, Clara Harralson, Mrs. James Guyton, Mrs. Ivey Grayson Royall. She was a descendant of Gen. Elijah Clarke, sister of the late Mrs. A.M.C. Russell and Mrs. Stephen A. Wilson. Aunt of Mrs. J.J. Bell, Annie R. Webster and Edwin, Beryl and Clarence M. Russell of Brooksville, Geo. C. and Victor P. Lanier and Mrs. Emmett E. Brown and A.M.C. Russell, Fred R. Wilson. Buried at Bainbridge, GA.