Births, Deaths, Marriages, Etc. from Hernando County FL Newspapers, 1923-1929, P-Z 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 SA 6/28/23 1 D Palmer Ruby B 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 4/26/23 4 M Park Betty Merle Betty Merle Park of Lakeland, married in Lakeland to Col. Raney H. Martin, formerly of Brooksville and now an attorney in Tampa, son of Col. & Mrs. George C. Martin of Brooksville BJ 2/21/29 4 M Park J T Miss Jessie Lee Park, dau. of Mrs. Eugenya Park, born and reared in Tampa, married James Stephen Risley. Miss Lula Vernice Hope of Brooksville, a cousin of the bride was the maid of honor. The bride was given in marriage by her grandfather, J.T. Park BJ 2/21/29 4 M Park Jessie Lee Miss Jessie Lee Park, dau. of Mrs. Eugenya Park, born and reared in Tampa, married James Stephen Risley. Miss Lula Vernice Hope of Brooksville, a cousin of the bride was the maid of honor. The bride was given in marriage by her grandfather, J.T. Park SA 5/22/24 5 M Parker Charles 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 Parker Charles 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 3/7/29 1 D Parkhill George 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 BJ 9/6/28 1 D Parrish Eddie 17 yr., negro of Croom, died 1 Aug 1928 BH 12/3/25 7 Guard Parrish N J Rufus Bradley Huckabee - N.J. Parrish, Guardian BJ 10/17/29 1 D Patterson Asa 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 10/17/29 1 D Patterson Essie Catherine 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 1/31/29 5 D Patterson J M Major William E. Payson, born 12 Oct 1879 in Maywood, IL. Buried Brooksville Cem. Presbyterian Church in charge. He was a Mason. He entered regular army in Sterling, IL in 1899. Survived by wife Mrs. Ann Payson, mother Mrs. Sarah E. Payson, sisters Mrs. Mercer Wells and Mrs. J.M. Patterson, brothers Charles and Harry Payson BJ 6/6/29 5 M Pauline Alston Miss Pauline Alston, of Haines City, married Vard Varn of Arcadia. Marriage performed by Judge Whitehurst. BJ 1/31/29 1 D Payson William E Words of sympathy in my hour of bereavement by Mrs. William E. Payson BJ 1/31/29 5 D Payson William E Major William E. Payson, born 12 Oct 1879 in Maywood, IL. Buried Brooksville Cem. Presbyterian Church in charge. He was a Mason. He entered regular army in Sterling, IL in 1899. Survived by wife Mrs. Ann Payson, mother Mrs. Sarah E. Payson, sisters Mrs. Mercer Wells and Mrs. J.M. Patterson, brothers Charles and Harry Payson BH 4/2/25 5 D Peck C C Mr. J.B. Izor died in Hobart, OK. Survived by sister, Mrs. C.C. Peck, Bksv. SA 6/12/24 1 D Peffer Charles L. A.G. Randolph, 78 yrs, died May 27, 1924 in Emporia, KS. Survived by dau. Mrs. Charles L. Peffer, a former resident of this county. SA 1/10/24 1 D Pemberton Hunter former resident of Croom. Burial Croom Cemetery. BJ 8/15/29 5 M Pemberton Irving J Miss Geraldine Stumpf, dau. of Mrs. Earle Stumpf, sister Miss Janet Stumpf married Irving J. Pemberton. Ceremony performed by Rev. Sam Scott. BJ 2/28/29 5 M Perkins Frank Mrs. Thelma Pickerel, dau. of Mrs. Mary A Thaxton, married Frank Perkins of Greenville, NC, son of Dr. & Mrs. F.A. Perkins in Fort Myers. BJ 10/4/28 1 D Peters Charles Velma 9 yrs old, son of M/M S.E. Peters of Istachatta, died 29 Sep 1928. New Hope Cemetery BJ 8/16/28 5 D Peters Jim died, age 48, buried New Hope Cemetery. Note: Nobleton News Column BJ 10/10/29 1 D Peterson Alice Miss Alice Peterson, born and reared in Hernando Co. died at 83 yrs. old. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. She was a Baptist. Survived by brother M.C. Peterson. Unk 11/14/29 5 B Peterson Harold Scott boy, born to M/M M.B. Peterson of Cedar Key, formerly of Brooksville, she being Miss Leonard Littleton BJ 10/10/29 1 D Peterson M C Miss Alice Peterson, born and reared in Hernando Co. died at 83 yrs. old. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. She was a Baptist. Survived by brother M.C. Peterson. BJ 1/10/29 1 D Peterson Malcolm C 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. SA 2/14/24 5 M Peterson Mary Maude Miss Mary Maude Peterson of Spring Hill, daughter of Malcolm C. Peterson of Mulberry, married to Cecil A. Powers. Ceremony performed by Rev. J.C. Kazee. SA 9/18/24 5 M Petteway Gordon Miss Lucy Hilliard, married to Mr. Gordon Petteway, son of M/M L.S. Petteway SA 4/26/23 4 D Petteway L S Frank C. Powell, formerly of Hernando County, died in Macon, GA. Burial City Cemetery. Rev. J.C. Kazee in charge. Born in Pasco Co., Aug. 25, 1883. Survivor a sister Mrs. L.S. Petteway of Brooksville. BJ 2/28/29 5 M Pickerel Thelma Mrs. Thelma Pickerel, dau. of Mrs. Mary A Thaxton, married Frank Perkins of Greenville, NC, son of Dr. & Mrs. F.A. Perkins in Fort Myers. BH 5/14/25 3 M Pittman Anna Green Miss Mary Hedick Snow, dau. of the late Mallory Snow and Annie Mae Hedick married Mr. Jay Pittman Jernigan, son of Beauregard Fern Jernigan and Anna Green Pittman BJ 8/30/28 1 D Polk E F 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. BJ 8/2/28 1 D Potter Ethel 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 4/26/23 4 D Powell Frank C Frank C. Powell, formerly of Hernando County, died in Macon, GA. Burial City Cemetery. Rev. J.C. Kazee in charge. Born in Pasco Co., Aug. 25, 1883. Survivor a sister Mrs. L.S. Petteway of Brooksville. BJ 5/3/28 1 D Powell George Oliver 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 6/14/23 1 D Powell George died at Spring Hill, 86 yrs. old. Burial - Spring Hill Cemetery. He was a Mason. Survivor - son, G.O. Powell SA 2/14/24 5 M Powers Cecil A. Miss Mary Maude Peterson of Spring Hill, daughter of Malcolm C. Peterson of Mulberry, married to Cecil A. Powers. Ceremony performed by Rev. J.C. Kazee. BJ 3/7/29 5 M Pracher Windell Navieta Mountain, dau. of Capt. And Mrs. Albert Dean Mountain, Sr. married Windell Pracher at the Baptist parsonage. BJ 8/2/28 1 D Prevatt Lily 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 11/28/29 1 D Price 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 BH 6/18/25 1 D Priest James C James C. Priest, Sr., 82 yrs., Confederate veteran, native of FL, died. He was appointed the first sheriff when Citrus Co. was separated from Hernando Co. Survived by brother George Priest and one other brother, a son, James C. Priest, Jr., and a dau., Mrs. J.A. Landrum. Burial Lake Lindsey Cem. Additional info: b 28 Mar 1843 d. 14 Jun 1925, dau. Mrs. Jesse A. Landrum "Mattie" BJ 1/5/28 1 D Pritchard W R W.R. Prichard, 79 yrs. died. He was a Mason. Townsend Cemetery SA 12/6/23 1 D Proctor Julia Jordan Julia Jordan Proctor died in Brooksville. Born in SC Nov. 6, 1886. Survived by husband R.C. Proctor, five small children, the youngest being born a few hours before her death, mother Mrs. D.H. Jordan of Nichols, SC, two sisters and three brothers, one sister Mrs. V.B. Haralson of Nichols, SC being present at the time of her death. Remains shipped to Antioch, SC. SA 12/6/23 1 D Proctor Julia Jordan Julia Jordan Proctor died in Brooksville. Born in SC Nov. 6, 1886. Survived by husband R.C. Proctor, five small children, the youngest being born a few hours before her death, mother Mrs. D.H. Jordan of Nichols, SC, two sisters and three brothers, one sister Mrs. V.B. Haralson of Nichols, SC being present at the time of her death. Remains shipped to Antioch, SC. BH 12/10/25 5 B Proctor Martha Ann Martha Ann Proctor born to M/M Miles Proctor on 5 Dec 1925 SA 9/4/24 7 Div Qualls Justice C divorce, Mabel H. Qualls/Justice C. Qualls SA 9/4/24 7 Div Qualls Mabel H divorce, Mabel H. Qualls/Justice C. Qualls BH 9/17/25 7 Est Ramsey G W Annie M. Ramsey, Adminx SA 2/28/24 1 D Ramsey Gardner V. Judge, died in Tampa. Rev. Sam Scott officiating. Burial City Cemetery. He was a Mason. Born in Thomasville, GA on May 28, 1856, son of M/M Richard Ramsey. Member of Methodist Church. About 12 yrs. ago he married Mrs. Anna McIntosh in Brooksville. Survived by widow, step daughter Mrs. Rosa Clark, sisters - Mrs. Will May, Mrs. Ellas Ramsey, Mrs. Armeta Jarnes, Mrs. Mary Dasher, Miss Anna Ramsey. Brothers Jaason and Tommy Ramsey. Died Feb 23, 1924. BJ 10/18/28 5 D Ramsey George Mrs. Mary A. Jackson, 82 yrs., died at home of son, John Willingham. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Dau. Mrs. W.A. Thaxton and Mrs. George Ramsey BJ 8/30/28 5 M Ramsey Lula Mary L Joyner of Brooksville, dau. of M/M William H. Joyner married David Cecil Southern of Miami, FL, son of Mr. D.B. Southern formerly of VA, but now of Miami. Add. Info: Mrs. Joyner - Lula Ramsey SA 7/12/23 5 B Ramsey, Jr. Atticus Haygood born to M/M A.H. Ramsey, born July 6 BJ 9/13/28 5 B Randall Mildred Ann girl, born to M/M Porter Randall, 10 Sep 1928 BJ 9/12/29 5 M Randall Rogers T Mrs. Brownie King, dau. of Chas. H. Brown, married Rogers T. Randall. Ceremony performed by Rev. W.E. Sewell. SS 6/12/24 1 D Randolph A. G. 78 yrs., died May 27, 1924 in Emporia, KS. Survived by dau. Mrs. Charles L. Peffer, a former resident of this county. BJ 1/17/29 1 D Reagan Lee died in Hernando Co., 45 yrs old, body shipped to Winston-Salem, NC B-A 1/1/25 1 M Reagan Ruth Miss Ruth Reagan, daughter of Frank O. Reagan, married on 25 Dec, 1924 in Brooksville to L.B. McMullen of Tampa. BJ 1/31/29 4 D Redif J F 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 3/7/29 1 D Reed A T 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 BJ 12/20/28 4 M Reese Julia Julia Reese of Winter Haven, formerly of Brooksville, married 1 Dec 1928 to Herman Bassett of Brooksville, son of M/M J.F. Bassett BJ 1/31/29 4 D Reid Irene 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 7/5/28 5 M Reigel Rowena 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 6/21/28 5 M Rhodes Cola Mae Cola Mae Rhodes, dau. of M/M F.S. Rhodes from Lakeland, married Hardy W. Williams, son of M/M A.W. Williams on 20 Jun 1928. BJ 4/16/28 8 Est Richards Walter Margaret P. Richards, Executrix BH 10/15/25 5 M Ringler Gussie Mae Miss Gussie Mae Ringler, dau. of M/M Jas. A. Ringler of Kantner, PA married Mallory Mondon, son of M/M L. Mondon of Brooksville, brother L. Mondon, on 14 Oct 1925 in Brooksville. BJ 2/21/29 4 M Risley James Stephen Miss Jessie Lee Park, dau. of Mrs. Eugenya Park, born and reared in Tampa, married James Stephen Risley. Miss Lula Vernice Hope of Brooksville, a cousin of the bride was the maid of honor. The bride was given in marriage by her grandfather, J.T. Park BH 8/20/25 5 D Robbins Cecil died, Cecil and Pasco Robbins, two sons of R.L. Robbins and family BH 8/20/25 5 D Robbins Pasco died, Cecil and Pasco Robbins, two sons of R.L. Robbins and family BJ 2/7/29 1 D Roberts F L F.L. Roberts, 32 yrs old, died at Croom. Body shipped to Lancaster, SC Survived by wife and father and several sisters and brothers. BJ 1/31/29 5 D Roberts R E Mrs. Ed Hammond, died at Deland, FL. Survived by sons John M and Edward Hammond, sister Mrs. R.E. Roberts, dau. Mrs. E.D. Landis and husband BJ 5/3/28 1 D Robertson W G 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 11/22/23 1 D Robins Raymond John Davie, of Kent, OH, friend of Col. & Mrs. Raymond Robins BJ 1/10/29 6 D Roby Emily Mae Mrs. Emily Mae Roby died at Tampa. Burial at Hawthorne, FL family burial grounds. She was 21 yrs old. Survived by husband, son of 2 years age, mother, three sisters and one brother. BJ 2/28/29 1 D Rogero Martha 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. BH 9/10/25 1 D Rogers Effie Dick 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 BJ 2/16/28 1 D Rogers G T G.T. Rogers died 15 Feb 1928. Native of Greensburg, KY, Rev. W.E. Sewell Methodist Church. A Mason, born 13 Nov 1846 at Keltner, Ky. Married Mary Francis Kemp of Keltner on 26 Oct 1875. Children Mrs. J.M. Johnsten, Mrs. R.R. Lingle, Mr. J.M. Rogers, Mr. J.C. Rogers, Mr. E.T. Roghers, Mrs. J.T. Mercer, Mrs. J.H. Hatcher, brothers Mr. J.K. Rogers, Mr. H.S. Rogers, sister Mrs. Goodson Shirley, wife Mary Francis Rogers. Additional Info: George Thompson Rogers - another obit 26 Apr 1928, pg. 4 SA 7/17/24 1 D Rogers J M Dr. J.M. Johnston, of Greensburg, KY, died in Louisville, KY. Survivor a brother-in-law, J.M. Rogers of Brooksville SA 6/28/23 1 D Rogers Jack died in the Stage Pond neighborhood. He was father to 16 children. Of the 16, 12 survive, 9 boys & 3 girls. Rev. J.H. Patten in charge BJ 7/5/28 1 D Rogers Mary Francis Mrs. Mary Francis Rogers died 2 Jul 1928. Buried Brooksville Cem. Husband Geo. Thompson Rogers died in Feb 1928. Born in Keltner, KY 4 Mar 1854. At 22 yrs. married G.T. Rogers. One child died in infancy. Survived by Mrs. J.M. Johnston, Mrs. R.R. Lingle, Mr. J.M. Rogers, Mr. J.C. Rogers, Mrs. J.T. Mercer, Mrs. J.N. Hatcher and Mr. E.T. Rogers Unk 1/10/29 3 B Rogers Myra Nell girl, born to M/M Carl Rogers (former Miss Fannie Kate Anderson), 9 Jan 1929 SA 7/12/23 5 M Rogers Sarah of Hernando Co., married to Ernest Miley of Inverness, by Judge G.V. Ramsey BJ 7/26/28 1 D Roland 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. BJ 3/22/28 1 D Rooks Mrs. P.H. Horton died 22 Mar 1928, from AK. Daughter Mrs. Rooks SA 8/21/24 5 B Root Girl girl, born to M/M Jesse Root SA 8/21/24 5 B Root Jesse girl, born to M/M Jesse Root SA 10/4/23 1 D Rose G A Mrs. G.A. Rose survives her father, David T. Lewis. BH 6/25/25 1 D Rowlett O S Mrs. O.S. Rowlett of Richloam, died. Survived by husband and infant child BJ 11/21/29 5 D Royall Ivey Grayson 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 Russell A M 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 Russell Annie 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 Russell Beryl 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 Russell Clarence M 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 7/31/24 4 D Russell Dorothy Mrs. (Dorothy) McKinney H. Russell, died in Tampa, FL. Body shipped to Jacksonville, FL, former resident of Brooksville, 20 yrs old. Married in Dec 1923 Green Cove Springs. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Survivor, husband. BJ 7/5/28 5 M Russell E R 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 11/21/29 5 D Russell Edwin 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 6/20/29 3 M Russell F R 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 7/26/28 1 D Russell H W 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. SA 7/31/24 4 D Russell McKinney H. Mrs. (Dorothy) McKinney H. Russell, died in Tampa, FL. Body shipped to Jacksonville, FL, former resident of Brooksville, 20 yrs old. Married in Dec 1923 Green Cove Springs. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Survivor, husband. BJ 6/14/28 9 M Russell Sarah Sarah Russell married James Nowlin BJ 4/4/29 1 D Russell William Mounger 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. SA 10/16/24 7 Est Russell Willis M E.J. Giddens, Admin. BJ 12/19/29 10 Guard Rutherford Robert Horace Robert Horace Rutherford, minor. Guardian - Mary Elizabeth Kimbrough. BH 6/18/25 5 B Rutledge Boy boy, born to M/M A.M. Rutledge, Center Hill, Born 10 May 1925 BJ 11/8/28 1 D Rutledge Josiah Josiah Rutledge, 78 yrs., burial at McGeachy Cemetery at Powell. Born in AL he came to Hernando Co. 1878. Survived by bros. William Rutledge and one brother and sister in AL BJ 7/18/29 7 Div Rutledge Mae No information BJ 7/18/29 7 Div Rutledge W S No information BJ 4/5/28 8 Div Salsburg Fred J divorce Pearl E Salsburg/Fred J. Salsburg BJ 4/5/28 8 Div Salsburg Pearl E divorce Pearl E Salsburg/Fred J. Salsburg BH 3/5/25 7 Div Sanders Henry divorce; Bessie Lee Sanders/Henry Sanders SA 10/4/23 1 D Sanders L B survives brother, R.H. Sanders SA 10/4/23 1 D Sanders Mamie Ruth survives father, R.H. Sanders SA 10/4/23 1 D Sanders R H of Dunnellon, survived by brothers, L.B. Sanders of Brooksville, two sisters and daughter, Miss Mamie Ruth Sanders. Buried in Ocala. He was a Mason. BH 12/24/25 4 D Sanders Winnie Whisenant Mrs. Winnie Whisenant Sanders died in Brooksville. Born in Jacksonville, AL 9 Oct 1868. A member of the U.D.C. and the Woman's Club. Survived by husband, L.B. Sanders, one dau., Mrs. R.W. Sistrunk, two sons, Frank D. and Julian W. Sanders, two bros. Jacob and Peter Whisenant. Burial Brooksville Cemetery B-A 1/29/25 4 M Saxon B R Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch of Brooksville, married B.R. Saxon in Brooksville. Mr. Saxon, of Brooksville and Tampa, is associated with Lykes Brothers. BJ 2/14/29 5 D Saxon F E Mrs. Hardee, formerly Miss Annie Jane Allen, was the niece of Mrs. F.E. Saxon, Sr and Messrs. W.E. Hope, Sr. and D.J. Hope of Brooksville. B-A 1/1/25 1 D Saxon Walter Terry Capt. Walter Terry Saxon died at Hamilton, TX, 88 yrs. He formerly resided here. Survived by two nephews H.S. Simmons of Brooksville and Ben F. Simmons, daughter Mrs. Bessie Camp. Born in Tutauga Co., AL on 20 Apr 1836, he came to FL in 1854. Mr. Saxon was the brother of the late Hon. Frank E. Saxon SA 11/15/23 5 B Saynes Irene son, Phemedis Maillis, born to M/M George Maillis (Irene Saynes) Nov. 8, 1923. BH 11/26/25 4 Eng Scarborough Troy Miss Annie Delores Varn, sister of Miss Janie Varn and dau. of M/M L.B. Varn, engaged to Troy Scarborough. Wedding 29 Nov 1925 in Brooksville BJ 10/11/28 1 D Scarborough Troy Capt. L.B. Varn died 7 Oct 1928, 70 yrs. A Mason, born in GA, County Commissioner. Survived by wife Clara S. Varn, dau. Mrs. Troy Scarborough BJ 2/23/28 1 D Scbierajski Joe about 65 yrs., died. Resided at Annuttalagga Hammock for past 15 yrs. Polish descent. B-A 2/19/25 5 B Schiller C C 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 Schiller Katherine Charles Miss Katherine Charles Schiller, dau. of M/M C.C. Schiller, married June 6, 1924 in Annapolis, MD to Ensign Russell J. Bellerby SA 9/18/24 1 D Schmidt Herman Herman Schmidt died in Spring Hill, 85 yrs., came here from Wisconsin. Survived by wife and son. Burial City Cemetery. Service by Rev. Sam Scott. SA 9/25/24 5 D Schmidt Herman Card of Thanks by Mr. H. Schmidt, H.E. Weidman (son) BJ 5/3/28 1 D Scott Harry 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 BJ 11/15/28 1 D Scott Henry 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 SA 6/7/23 5 M Scott Lucius N of Brooksville married to Mary E. Booth of Cedar Key. Performed by Judge Ramsey. BH 12/10/25 4 Anniv Scott Sam Rev. & Mrs. Sam Scott celebrated 57 yrs. on Dec. 6. He's a Methodist minister. BJ 11/15/28 5 Anniv Scott Samuel Rev. & Mrs. Samuel Scott, 60th Anniv. 20 Nov 1928. Mrs. Scott was 81 on 22 Aug and Dr. Scott will be 83 on 20 Nov. He's been a Methodist preacher for 64 yrs. SA 6/19/24 4 M Scruggs E. C. Miss Annie Louise Mimms of Brooksville, dau. of M/M M.H. Mimms of Brooksville, married by Rev. J.E. Hill to E.C. Scruggs of Nashville, TN SA 10/4/23 5 B Sellgren Helen M son, Frank August Stenhelm, Jr., born on Sept. 29, 1923 to M/M Frank A. Stenhelm (Helen M. Sellgren). SA 11/1/23 5 B Sewell Carl L son, Carl L. Sewell, Jr., born to M/M Carl L. Sewell in Hampton, VA BJ 006/21/2 5 B Sewell Girl girl, born to M/M John Amos Sewell, Jr. BJ 5/17/28 7 M Sewell Lillian Elizabeth Lillian Elizabeth Sewell, dau. of M/M John Ames Sewell, married Eugene R. Kissam on 26 Mar 1928 in West Green, GA BJ 10/17/29 1 D Sewell W E Carlton E. Smith, died at Tampa. Survived by widow, son Carlton F. Smith Jr, sister Mrs. R.J. Johnson, brother Frederick E. Smith, 29 yrs. old. Father and mother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. W.E. Sewell. SA 11/1/23 5 B Sewell, Jr. Carl L born to M/M Carl L. Sewell in Hampton, VA BJ 2/21/29 1 D Shaffer F V 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 7/26/23 4 D Shane M L 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. BJ 6/27/29 1 D Shanks Gwendolyn Mrs. Shanks, dau of M/M P.H. Grelle of Brooksville, died at Cincinnati, OH. Survived by parents and dau. Gwendolyn Shanks BJ 6/27/29 1 D Shanks Mrs. Mrs. Shanks, dau of M/M P.H. Grelle of Brooksville, died at Cincinnati, OH. Survived by parents and dau. Gwendolyn Shanks BJ 10/17/29 1 D Sharp 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). SA 9/6/23 5 B Sherouse Luther Calvin twin boys born to M/M Luther Calvin Sherouse SA 8/30/23 4 D Sherwood S M Mr. Sherwood of Hernando Co., died. Burial - Brooksville Cem. BJ 2/16/28 1 D Shirley Goodson G.T. Rogers died 15 Feb 1928. Native of Greensburg, KY, Rev. W.E. Sewell Methodist Church. A Mason, born 13 Nov 1846 at Keltner, Ky. Married Mary Francis Kemp of Keltner on 26 Oct 1875. Children Mrs. J.M. Johnsten, Mrs. R.R. Lingle, Mr. J.M. Rogers, Mr. J.C. Rogers, Mr. E.T. Roghers, Mrs. J.T. Mercer, Mrs. J.H. Hatcher, brothers Mr. J.K. Rogers, Mr. H.S. Rogers, sister Mrs. Goodson Shirley, wife Mary Francis Rogers. Additional Info: George Thompson Rogers - another obit 26 Apr 1928, pg. 4 SA 10/4/23 4 M Shoolts Elsie married in New York City to Earnest Mountain, Sept. 23, 1923 by Rev. Walter Lofthouse. Earnest is the son of M/M James Mountain of Spring Lake, FL B-A 1/1/25 1 D Simmons H S Capt. Walter Terry Saxon died at Hamilton, TX, 88 yrs. He formerly resided here. Survived by two nephews H.S. Simmons of Brooksville and Ben F. Simmons, daughter Mrs. Bessie Camp. Born in Tutauga Co., AL on 20 Apr 1836, he came to FL in 1854. Mr. Saxon was the brother of the late Hon. Frank E. Saxon B-A 1/1/25 5 D Simpson J S 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 6/19/24 5 M Simpson J. S Miss Mildred Martin, dau. of Col. & Mrs. George C. Martin of Brooksville, married in Tampa by Dr. J.C. Timms to J.S. Simpson, of Brooksville BH 12/24/25 4 D Sistrunk R W Mrs. Winnie Whisenant Sanders died in Brooksville. Born in Jacksonville, AL 9 Oct 1868. A member of the U.D.C. and the Woman's Club. Survived by husband, L.B. Sanders, one dau., Mrs. R.W. Sistrunk, two sons, Frank D. and Julian W. Sanders, two bros. Jacob and Peter Whisenant. Burial Brooksville Cemetery BH 7/16/25 7 Guard Skinner Alma Sue minor, W. A. Skinner, Guardian. Additional info: Wm Amborse Skinner - father SA 7/19/23 5 B Skipper J E daughter, born to Rev. & Mrs. J.E. Skipper at Spring Lake. BJ 2/23/28 5 M Slaughter Chas W 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 8/23/23 1 M Sloane G D Edithe Clark of Brooksville, sister of Mrs. G.D. Sloane, married to J.D. Bobbitt of Fort Myers. BJ 7/5/28 1 D Smith A J died. Rev. W.E. Sewell in charge. Buried Brooksville Cem. SA 2/21/24 5 B Smith Alice Rena twins, Alice Rena and Riley Sidney, Jr., born to M/M Riley Smith of Croom. Additional info: Alice only lived a few days. BJ 7/5/28 1 D Smith Ben Arthur Strickland died at Chassahowitzka, Citrus Co., FL 1 Jul 1928. Father-in- law was Ben Smith. Services held at Stage Pond Cem. BJ 7/4/29 1 D Smith Ben Winfield Smith, 65 yrs. old, died. Buried at Jacksonville, a former resident. Survived by two sons, one daughter, one brother Ben Smith and two sisters. SA 5/10/23 1 D Smith C H 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 BJ 10/17/29 1 D Smith Carlton F Carlton E. Smith, died at Tampa. Survived by widow, son Carlton F. Smith Jr, sister Mrs. R.J. Johnson, brother Frederick E. Smith, 29 yrs. old. Father and mother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. W.E. Sewell. BJ 11/22/28 1 D Smith Charles F Charles F. Smith, 50 yrs., died in Tampa. He came to Brooksville from Iowa. Survived by wife, Mrs. Mina Smith, sons Russell and Ora; daus. Mabel, Jessie, and Velma Smith. Brooksville Cemetery. Rev. Raymond Landis pastor Church of the Brethren. SA 5/10/23 5 B Smith Charlotte Norma Louise Bacon, dau. born to M/M John C. Bacon, she the former Charlotte Smith, formerly of Brooksville, now of Jacksonville. SA 8/14/24 1 D Smith E L 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 4/18/29 1 D Smith Evelyn Mr. D. T. harvey of Aripeka, died 7 Apr 1929. He came to FL from Iuka, MS. Survived by his wife and daus. Mrs. Waring Smith, Evelyn and Justine Harvey, sons Paden and Thomas, Jr., sisters Mrs. D.C. Merton and Miss Catherine Harvey, two grandchildren Waring Smith, Jr. and Evelyn Smith SA 5/10/23 1 D Smith F 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 BJ 12/13/28 1 D Smith F. Lever 23 yr old son of M/M L.J. Smith. Died in Orangeburg, SC. Survived by parents, several brothers and sisters. SA 10/18/23 1 D Smith Frank 21 yrs. old. Burial - city cemetery BJ 10/17/29 1 D Smith Frederick E Carlton E. Smith, died at Tampa. Survived by widow, son Carlton F. Smith Jr, sister Mrs. R.J. Johnson, brother Frederick E. Smith, 29 yrs. old. Father and mother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. W.E. Sewell. BH 8/14/25 1 B Smith Girl girl, born to M/M Riley Smith. Additional Info: Rhoda Rena Smith b. 13 Aug SA 7/19/23 5 B Smith L G son, born to M/M L.G. Smith of Spring Lake. SA 5/10/23 1 D Smith L J 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 BH 3/19/25 1 D Smith Malcolm W 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 SA 5/10/23 1 D Smith R S 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 5/10/23 1 D Smith W Augustus 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 BJ 4/18/29 1 D Smith Waring Mrs. Mr. D. T. harvey of Aripeka, died 7 Apr 1929. He came to FL from Iuka, MS. Survived by his wife and daus. Mrs. Waring Smith, Evelyn and Justine Harvey, sons Paden and Thomas, Jr., sisters Mrs. D.C. Merton and Miss Catherine Harvey, two grandchildren Waring Smith, Jr. and Evelyn Smith BJ 4/18/29 1 D Smith Waring Mr. D. T. harvey of Aripeka, died 7 Apr 1929. He came to FL from Iuka, MS. Survived by his wife and daus. Mrs. Waring Smith, Evelyn and Justine Harvey, sons Paden and Thomas, Jr., sisters Mrs. D.C. Merton and Miss Catherine Harvey, two grandchildren Waring Smith, Jr. and Evelyn Smith BJ 7/4/29 1 D Smith Winfield Winfield Smith, 65 yrs. old, died. Buried at Jacksonville, a former resident. Survived by two sons, one daughter, one brother Ben Smith and two sisters. SA 2/21/24 5 B Smith, Jr. Riley Sidney twins, Alice Rena and Riley Sidney, Jr., born to M/M Riley Smith of Croom. Additional info: Alice only lived a few days. BJ 7/19/28 1 D Sneed Elizabeth J.A. Morgan, pioneer settler of Hernando Co., died 12 Jul. He lived at Lake Lindsey and was born 25 Dec 1852 in Newton Co., GA. Moved to Brooksville in 1882. Sons John W. Morgan and Chas. Morgan. Dau. Mrs. Elizabeth Sneed and Miss Edna Morgan. Member of Eden Baptist Church BH 9/24/25 8 D Sneed Mary E Mrs. J.A. Morgan died in Hernando Co. Born in Newton Co., GA and came to FL in 1882 settling with her husband in Hernando Co. Survived by husband and four children: John W. Morgan, Brooksville, Mrs. Mary E. Sneed, Charlie Morgan and Edna Morgan, Brooksville. Burial Lake Lindsey Additional Info: Mrs. John Augustus Morgan BH 6/11/25 9 Guard Snow Annie Barbara E., Annie, Juanita Snow, minors, E.W. Snow Guardian. Additional info: Ernest W. Snow - father BH 6/11/25 9 Guard Snow Barbara E Barbara E., Annie, Juanita Snow, minors, E.W. Snow Guardian. Additional info: Ernest W. Snow - father SA 7/19/23 5 B Snow E W daughter born to M/M E.W. Snow of Lake Lindsey SA 7/19/23 5 B Snow Helen Gertrude daughter born to M/M E.W. Snow of Lake Lindsey SA 6/19/24 4 M Snow James R. Miss Mary Gertrude McKeown, dau. of M/M A.P. McKeown of Lake Lindsey married in Brooksville by Rev. Isom Beasley to James R. Snow of Lake Lindsey, son of Ernest Snow of Lake Lindsey. Additional info: Parents M/M Addison Porter McKeown BH 6/11/25 9 Guard Snow Juanita Barbara E., Annie, Juanita Snow, minors, E.W. Snow Guardian. Additional info: Ernest W. Snow - father BH 3/19/25 5 D Snow M H 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 BH 5/14/25 3 M Snow Mary Hedick Miss Mary Hedick Snow, dau. of the late Mallory Snow and Annie Mae Hedick married Mr. Jay Pittman Jernigan, son of Beauregard Fern Jernigan and Anna Green Pittman SA 7/26/23 4 D Snyder Leora 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. Unk 3/28/29 8 Est Sobierajski Joe W.M. McCall, Admin. BH 4/2/25 7 Guard Soloman Lloyd minor, Addie Soloman appointed guardian BJ 8/30/28 5 M Southern David Cecil Mary L Joyner of Brooksville, dau. of M/M William H. Joyner married David Cecil Southern of Miami, FL, son of Mr. D.B. Southern formerly of VA, but now of Miami. Add. Info: Mrs. Joyner - Lula Ramsey SA 1/10/24 1 D Sparkman H C Sim Sparkman, 16 yrs. old, son of Mr. H.C. Sparkman of Annuttalagga Hammock, died. Burial Stage Pond Cemetery. Additional info - sister Winnie Harpin. SA 1/10/24 1 D Sparkman Sim Sim Sparkman, 16 yrs. old, son of Mr. H.C. Sparkman of Annuttalagga Hammock, died. Burial Stage Pond Cemetery. Additional info - sister Winnie Harpin. SA 1/24/24 1 D Sparkman Winnie Juanita Mrs. Winnie Juanita Sparkman Harpin died in Annuttalagga Hammock. Burial Stage Pond Cemetery. Survivors husband Charles, daus. Cornelia, Lucille and son Charles Edward, Jr. BJ 11/15/28 1 D Spearman George 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 SA 6/28/23 1 D Spence E C 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. BJ 7/26/28 1 D Springstead Flora 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 6/13/29 5 M Springstead Henry Mrs. Anna Stokes of Brooksville married Henry Springstead, son of Mr. J.W. Springstead of Brooksville. Wedding performed by Rev. W.E. Sewell SA 4/17/24 1 D Springstead J. D. Father-in-law, Mr. F.A. Baldwin, died in Henderson, KY. SA 2/28/24 1 D Stamps Thomas died south of Spring Lake. Body shipped to Inverness. About 25 yrs. old and came from Wace, GA. He was a nephew of G.L. Jacobs of Inverness. 5/23/29 1 D Stanton D C 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. 5/23/29 1 D Stanton Ernest 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. 5/23/29 1 D Stanton H A 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. 5/23/29 1 D Stanton Lena 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. 5/23/29 1 D Stanton Orville 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. 5/23/29 1 D Stanton T J 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. SA 7/26/23 4 D Stebbins 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. BJ 2/28/29 1 D Steen A M 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. SA 10/4/23 5 B Stenhelm Frank A son, Frank August Stenhelm, Jr., born on Sept. 29, 1923 to M/M Frank A. Stenhelm (Helen M. Sellgren). SA 10/4/23 5 B Stenhelm, Jr. Frank August born on Sept. 29, 1923 to M/M Frank A. Stenhelm (Helen M. Sellgren). BJ 11/15/28 1 D Stephens James Duncan 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 SA 7/5/23 4 M Stephens John Mrs 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 BJ 1/5/28 1 D Stephens Suzanne 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 1/26/28 8 Div Stewart Hattie K divorce - Hattie K Stewart/Roby C Stewart, place of residence Fall River, CT SA 10/16/24 1 D Stewart J B 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. 5/16/29 1 D Stice C S C.S. Stice, age 64, died. Rev. J.W. Senterfitt in charge. Body sent to the old home of the deceased in Indiana. BJ 6/13/29 5 M Stokes Anna Mrs. Mrs. Anna Stokes of Brooksville married Henry Springstead, son of Mr. J.W. Springstead of Brooksville. Wedding performed by Rev. W.E. Sewell BJ 7/5/28 1 D Strickland Arthur Arthur Strickland died at Chassahowitzka, Citrus Co., FL 1 Jul 1928. Father-in- law was Ben Smith. Services held at Stage Pond Cem. BJ 8/15/29 5 M Stumpf Earle Mrs. Miss Geraldine Stumpf, dau. of Mrs. Earle Stumpf, sister Miss Janet Stumpf married Irving J. Pemberton. Ceremony performed by Rev. Sam Scott. BJ 8/15/29 5 M Stumpf Geraldine Miss Geraldine Stumpf, dau. of Mrs. Earle Stumpf, sister Miss Janet Stumpf married Irving J. Pemberton. Ceremony performed by Rev. Sam Scott. BJ 8/15/29 5 M Stumpf Janet Miss Geraldine Stumpf, dau. of Mrs. Earle Stumpf, sister Miss Janet Stumpf married Irving J. Pemberton. Ceremony performed by Rev. Sam Scott. SA 8/7/24 5 B Suaurasky Julius girl, born to M/M Julius Saurasky BJ 7/4/29 5 M Summerford Leon L Miss Myrtle Lowden, of Clearwater, married Leon L. Summerford of Clearwater on June 28th. Wedding performed by Judge Whitehurst. SA 12/18/24 1 D Sumner Susie Francis 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 10/11/28 1 D Sumter Frank Frank Sumter, negro, 20 yrs., died SA 8/7/24 5 B Surasky Girl girl, born to M/M Julius Saurasky B-A 2/12/25 1 D Sutherland W J Mrs. Mary A Minnick, died in Brooksville, 82 yrs. Survived by husband, a dau. Mrs. W.J. Sutherland, her son Arthur Minnick, Brooksville. Burial City Cemetery. Additional Info: Husband E.G. Minnick BJ 4/18/29 1 D Sutherland W J Erasmus George Minnick, formerly of this city, but now of Tampa, died. He came here from Chicago, IL. He was 88 yrs old. Survived by a son, Arthur Minnick and dau. Mrs. W.J. Sutherland. He was a doctor. B-A 1/8/25 1 D Swearingen P B P.B. Swearingen of Istachatta, died. About 76 yrs. Survived by wife and several children. Unk 1/17/29 5 B Swinley Roberta Alice girl, born to M/M C.D. Swinley BH 6/11/25 9 Guard Sylvester Gertrude Infant, Annie Joe Law, Guardian BJ 7/25/29 1 D Talbert Rastus negro man, died. SA 5/8/24 4 D Tankersley Tom 18 yrs., died in Chattahcochee, FL, son of Mrs. Sallie Tankersley. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Rev. C.H. Calvin in charge. Additional info: T.D. Tankersley, b. 10 Mar 1904 d. 5 May 1924 from Cem. Record BJ 9/19/29 1 D Taylor C A C.A. Taylor, 60 yrs. old, died at Brooksville. Survived by dau. Mrs. Thelma Frier. Body shipped to Norfolk, VA. Unk 7/4/29 4 D Taylor George Easington Mr. George T. Easington died 29 Jun 1929 in Brooksville. Born in Ridgeville, IN on 16 Apr 1865. Survivors, one brother F.F. Taylor SA 5/31/23 5 B Taylor Mary son, born to M/M J.E. Nelson of Topton, NC on May 17, 1923, she being the former Miss Mary Taylor. SA 9/6/23 1 M Taylor Pattie Mrs. married at Weeki Watchee Springs to C.N. Davis, performed by Judge G.V. Ramsey. SA 1/17/24 7 Est. Taylor Pearl C. a minor. Mattie H. Taylor, Guardian. BJ 3/1/28 1 D Taylor R F Judge R.F. Taylor, 35 yrs., member of Supreme Court bench and three time justice of that tribunal died 28 Feb 1928. Buried in the family cemetery. SA 4/3/24 5 M Taylor William Dixie King, daughter of M/M E.B. King of Andrews, SC married to William Taylor, son of Mrs. Mattie A. Taylor. BJ 10/18/28 5 D Thaxton W A Mrs. Mary A. Jackson, 82 yrs., died at home of son, John Willingham. Burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Dau. Mrs. W.A. Thaxton and Mrs. George Ramsey SA 10/23/24 5 M Thomas Bessie Miss Bessie Thomas, formerly of DeFuniak Springs, but now of this city, married in Tampa to C.C. Kirk, County Tax Collector, born and reared here. SA 3/6/24 5 B Thompkins baby (no sex mentioned) born to M/M J.T. Thompkins SA 11/15/23 1 D Thompkinson H T Hannah M Thompkinson died Nov 7, 1923. Survived by husband, H.T. Thompkinson. SA 11/15/23 1 D Thompkinson Hannah M Hannah M Thompkinson died Nov 7, 1923. Survived by husband, H.T. Thompkinson. BJ 7/12/28 1 D Thompson Harriet Alice 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 4/23/25 1 D Thompson J R 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 2/28/29 1 D Thompson J Shaw J. Shaw Thompson, 78 yrs., died at Brooksville. Member of Hebron Baptist Church. Buried Lake Lindsey Cem. Survived by his widow, nephew, Ambrose Peck, cousins, Hugh Grady, Ray and White Thompson of the Hebron section. Add Info: wife Sarah "Sallie" O'Neal Thompson. He was b. 14 Jul 1850 d. 23 Feb 1929 Cem Record SA 8/2/23 7 Est. Tidwell William D Eliza Tidwell, Administrator BH 11/12/25 1 M Tilakon Sarah Miss Sarah Talakou, dau. of a prominent merchant of Kalymnous, Greece, was married in Greece on 30 Aug 1925 to Nicholas Maillis, who was born in Greece and is the brother of George Maillis. BH 6/4/25 3 M Tipton Katherine 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. BH 9/3/25 5 D Tompkins J R Mrs. J.R. Thompkins, sister of Mrs. S.A. Wilson of Brooksville, died SA 5/24/23 5 Eng. Tooke Irwin Engaged to Miss Wilmoth Fleming formerly of Brooksville, daughter of M/M J.C. Fleming of Inverness. Wedding will be June 3 in Inverness. SA 4/3/24 5 M Townsend Evanell Miss Evanell Townsend, honored by shower at Odessa, married B.A. Durrance BH 6/4/25 8 Guard Townsend Sarah infant, Addie Townsend Lovelace appointed guardian SA 10/9/24 1 D Truitt A J Major Truitt died in Punxsutawney, PA. Survived by widow, Mrs. A.J. Truitt SA 10/9/24 1 D Truitt Major Major Truitt died in Punxsutawney, PA. Survived by widow, Mrs. A.J. Truitt BH 6/11/25 9 Guard Tulloch Justice Orvil and Justice Tulloch, minors, Morley Tulloch appointed guardian BH 6/11/25 9 Guard Tulloch Orvil Orvil and Justice Tulloch, minors, Morley Tulloch appointed guardian SA 12/18/24 1 D Turman Solon Mr. Lipscombe G. Lykes died in Hot Springs, AR. Formerly of this city. Burial Lykes, Spring Hill Cemetery. Born at Brooksville on 10 Dec 1882. Survivor, mother Mrs. H.T. Lykes, sister Mrs. Solon Turman, brothers - F.E., J.M., H.T., T.M., J.W., and J.T. B-A 2/19/25 5 M Turner Edgar R Mrs. Kate Arick, formerly Ida Kate Brittle, married in Brooksville to Edgar R. Turner of Milledgeville, GA BJ 10/17/29 5 Anniv Turner K R 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. SA 8/21/24 1 D Underhill Fred Mr. Fred Underhill died Aug. 15, 1924 in Lansing, MI. Survivors: wife and son. Additional Info: son is a grandson they adopted after death of his mother - Charles Kenneth Fizzell Underhill Unk 12/19/29 7 M Van Miss Sylvia McCleney married Mr. Van in Nobleton BJ 8/1/29 1 D Van Zyle Hilda Mrs. August Johnson, formerly of this city, died. Survived by husband August, daus. Mrs. Hilda Van Zyle and Miss Minnie Johnson, sons Cris and Albert Johnson. BH 11/26/25 4 Eng Varn Annie Delores Miss Annie Delores Varn, sister of Miss Janie Varn and dau. of M/M L.B. Varn, engaged to Troy Scarborough. Wedding 29 Nov 1925 in Brooksville SA 9/18/24 5 B Varn Girl girl, born to M/M I.E. Varn BH 9/24/25 5 M Varn Golespie Miss Gladys Grace Aldrich of Brooksville, married Golespie Varn 19 Sep 1925 in Brooksville BJ 5/31/28 1 D Varn Helen Marie Helen Marie Varn, 19 mos., dau. of M/M Golespie Varn died 29 May 1928. City Cemetery SA 9/18/24 5 B Varn I E girl, born to M/M I.E. Varn BJ 1/17/29 8 D Varn Isaac Edward 20 yrs. old. Member of Morman Church. Survived by parents M/M Isaac Ebenezer Varn. Burial Brooksville Cem. Died 16 Jan 1929, Born 7 Oct 1908 BJ 10/11/28 1 D Varn L B Capt. L.B. Varn died 7 Oct 1928, 70 yrs. A Mason, born in GA, County Commissioner. Survived by wife Clara S. Varn, dau. Mrs. Troy Scarborough BH 10/15/25 5 B Varn Margie girl, born to M/M Edwin Gasque, Jr. in Dade City. She is the former Miss Margie Varn B-A 1/1/25 1 M Varn Marjorie 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. SA 11/20/24 1 D Varn Quitman Quitman Varn died. Survived by widow and children, several brothers. He is the nephew of Capt. L. B. Varn. Burial - City Cemetery. Service by Rev. A.C. McCall. He was a Mason. Survived by brother, W.L. Varn of Charlotte, NC and widow. BJ 6/6/29 5 M Varn Vard Miss Pauline Alston, of Haines City, married Vard Varn of Arcadia. Marriage performed by Judge Whitehurst. Unk 10/31/29 5 B Varn Virginia Lee girl, born to M/M Golespie Varn BJ 4/4/29 1 D Very Mabel G 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 2/2/28 1 D Wade Irving L Mrs. E.J. Jordan died 27 jan 1928. Born 22 Mar 1845 at Milford, NH. Married Albert T. Wade and moved to Brooksville with two sons Irving L. and Roy W. Wade. Mr. Wade died Jun 1884. In 1889 she married W.S. Jordan. Step-son Tom E. Jordan BJ 2/2/28 1 D Wade Roy W Mrs. E.J. Jordan died 27 jan 1928. Born 22 Mar 1845 at Milford, NH. Married Albert T. Wade and moved to Brooksville with two sons Irving L. and Roy W. Wade. Mr. Wade died Jun 1884. In 1889 she married W.S. Jordan. Step-son Tom E. Jordan SA 5/8/24 5 M Wallenberg Gertrude Gertrude Wallenberg of Annuttalagga Hammock married B.B. McCall of Annuttalagga Hammock, Rev. A.M. McCall officiated. Additional info: Benjamin Badger McCall, son of Wm. Mitchell and Laura Agness Thompson McCall. BJ 9/13/28 5 B Washick Emma born to M/M J.L. Mack of Lake Lindsey, 8 Sep 1928. Add info: John Lewis Mack; she's the former Emma Washiek BJ 9/20/28 5 B Watson Boy boy, born to M/M Gus Watson 16 Sep 1928 BJ 10/17/29 2 D Watson Gus Mrs. Sadie Watson, 77 yrs. old, died. She was a member of Brooksville Baptist Church. Buried Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Son Gus Watson. BJ 10/17/29 2 D Watson Sadie Mrs. Sadie Watson, 77 yrs. old, died. She was a member of Brooksville Baptist Church. Buried Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Son Gus Watson. SA 5/15/24 7 Div. Weaver Earnest L. divorce, Ruby I. Weaver and Earnest L. Weaver SA 5/15/24 7 Div. Weaver Ruby I. divorce, Ruby I. Weaver and Earnest L. Weaver BJ 11/21/29 5 D Webster Annie R 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 Webster G D 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 Webster G D 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 10/11/28 1 D Webster Harold Harold Webster, 2 yrs, son of M/M R.F. Webster. Brooksville Cemetery BJ 9/5/29 2 M Webster Mildred Mildred Webster, of Alamo, GA, dau. of William Webster, married Lee M. Miller, son of M/M W.S. Miller on Aug. 26, 1929 in Vidalia, GA. BJ 10/4/28 4 D Weeks J S J.S. Weeks, Jr. died. No other info. BJ 11/15/28 1 D Weeks James M 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 2/23/28 5 M Weeks Jane Elizabeth 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. BJ 11/15/28 1 D Weeks P 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 3/15/28 1 D Wehr 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 9/25/24 5 D Weidman H E Card of Thanks by Mr. H. Schmidt, H.E. Weidman (son) BJ 6/20/29 3 M Weir Ebb Orville 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 1/31/29 5 D Wells Mercer Major William E. Payson, born 12 Oct 1879 in Maywood, IL. Buried Brooksville Cem. Presbyterian Church in charge. He was a Mason. He entered regular army in Sterling, IL in 1899. Survived by wife Mrs. Ann Payson, mother Mrs. Sarah E. Payson, sisters Mrs. Mercer Wells and Mrs. J.M. Patterson, brothers Charles and Harry Payson BH 3/26/25 1 D West William 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. SA 10/16/24 7 Est Whelpley Hattie E Irene G. Hampton, Adminx. B-A 2/26/25 8 Est Whelpley Hattie E Irene G. Hampton, Adminx. BH 12/24/25 4 D Whisenant Jacob Mrs. Winnie Whisenant Sanders died in Brooksville. Born in Jacksonville, AL 9 Oct 1868. A member of the U.D.C. and the Woman's Club. Survived by husband, L.B. Sanders, one dau., Mrs. R.W. Sistrunk, two sons, Frank D. and Julian W. Sanders, two bros. Jacob and Peter Whisenant. Burial Brooksville Cemetery SA 6/5/24 1 D White Charles Mr., died, uncle of Mrs. T.V. Brown. Burial Brooksville Cemetery BH 3/19/25 8 D White Nancy Elizabeth Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth White died at Tampa, 95 yrs. Born 12 Oct 1829 in TN. Her husband, Samuel White, died 9 yrs. ago. Survived by three children, Mrs. J. Hubbard, Mrs. John Wall, and S.H. White. BJ 8/9/28 1 D Whitehurst Daniel Daniel Whitehurst died in Tampa, 4 Aug 1928 BJ 6/14/28 1 D Whitehurst James Mrs. James Whitehurst, wife of Col. Whitehurst, died 14 Jun 1928. BJ 9/5/29 7 M Whitehurst James 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 Whitehurst James Amelia Fenwick, dau. of Justice & Mrs. William Hull Ellis, married James Whitehurst on Oct. 19, 1929 at Tallahassee, FL. SA 8/30/23 5 M Whitehurst John Col. of Brooksville, married Lynda Jennings, daughter of M/M J.A. Jennings of Brooksville and sister of Mrs. Gus Wilder of Clearwater. SA 6/5/24 5 Eng. Whitehurst Leon Miss Mary Keathley, dau. of Mrs. Florence Keathley, engaged to Leon Whitehurst SA 6/26/24 5 M Whitehurst Leon Miss Mary Keathley, native of Brooksville, dau. of Mrs. Florence Keathley of Brooksville, married June 25, 1924 in Bksv. By Rev. J.C. Kazee to Leon Whitehurst, who came here from Leland, MS with his father, Mr. Samuel Whitehurst, and brothers, James, John, and Onan Whitehurst. BJ 12/13/28 1 D Whitehurst Mattie John Daniel McMullen, 40 yr resident of Brooksville, died at 74. Survived by a number of children. Wife Mattie Whitehurst McMullen died. Spring Lake Cem. BJ 9/27/28 3 M Whitehurst Onan Audrey Keathley, dau. of Mrs. Florence Keathley, Wellworth Park married Onan Whitehurst, son of Mr. Sam Whitehurst. B-A 1/1/25 1 D Whitehurst 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 2/21/29 1 D Whitmore Mayme Gordy 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 1/3/29 8 Guard Wiedemann Linda Linda, Lina and Herman Wiedemann, minors; Frederick C. Wiedemann, Guardian SA 10/16/24 1 D Wilder Charles E died in Oberlin, OH. Owner of Weeki Wachee Springs. SA 10/23/24 1 D Wilder Charles E Mr. Charles E. Wilder died in Hernando Co. Born in Carpentersville, IL on 11 Jan 1861. Survivor Mrs. Maynard M. Metcalf of Hernando Co. B-A 1/1/25 1 D Wilder Gus 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 6/21/28 1 D Williams Carl Hiram 8 mos., son of M/M Carl Williams died 15 Jun. Buried Brooksville Cem. BJ 10/10/29 1 D Williams D H Dr. D.H. Williams died at Knoxville, TN. He was a regular winter visitor to Bay Port. He is survived by one daughter. BJ 10/10/29 2 Est Williams David Hitt Estate of David Hitt Williams - James Patrick Roddy, Admin. BJ 6/21/28 5 M Williams Hardy W Cola Mae Rhodes, dau. of M/M F.S. Rhodes from Lakeland, married Hardy W. Williams, son of M/M A.W. Williams on 20 Jun 1928. BJ 12/13/28 5 M Williams John Franklin 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. SA 11/20/24 1 D Williams M O Mrs. M.O. Williams, wife of Rev. M.O. Williams, Methodist pastor of Brooksville, died Nov. 8, 1924 in Attapulgas, GA SA 8/2/23 7 Div. Williams Precious Ingram divorce, Precious Ingram Williams & Roper Williams SA 8/2/23 7 Div. Williams Roper divorce, Precious Ingram Williams & Roper Williams SA 2/21/24 5 Eng. Willis Muriel Muriel Willis, daughter of M/M E.J. Willis engaged to Otto Manecke. SA 11/20/24 2 M Willis Muriel Miss Muriel Willis, daughter of M/M E.J. Willis of NY and Brooksville, married in Tampa by Dr. George Hyman to Otto Manacke, son of Dr. & Mrs. Philip Manacke of NY B-A 2/12/25 1 D Willison Samuel Hammond Samuel Hammond Willison, 63, former member of Brooksville City Council died 10 Feb. Born in Washington Co., PA 18 Sep 1861, married Miss Margaret Brown Lee Welsh in 1883. Survived by two sons, J.L. Willison, Brooksville and R.W. Willison, five sisters Mrs. Stewart Patterson, Mrs. J.F. McNary, Mrs. D.R. Atchinson, Mrs. J.M. Peacock and Mrs. Hugh Frazee. Burial City Cemetery. BH 10/22/25 5 D Wilson Chancey Mrs. Bessie Gary died in SC. Survived by two daughters and a sister, Mrs. Chancey Wilson formerly of Brooksville. SA 7/26/23 4 D Wilson Chauncey S 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 2/7/24 5 M Wilson Frank Miss Florence Hinkley, daughter of M/M B. Hinkley, married by Rev. A.C. McCall in Brooksville to Frank Wilson of Brooksville, but late of Georgia. BJ 11/21/29 5 D Wilson Fred R 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 12/20/23 1 D Wilson Henry died at Spring Lake, FL. Over 80 yrs. of age. Survived by a wife who is also elderly, being somewhere near her husband's age. Burial Spring Lake Cemetery. BJ 11/15/28 1 D Wilson Lillian 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 6/20/29 1 D Wilson Nellie 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) SA 7/26/23 4 D Wilson Robert P 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 7/26/23 4 D Wilson S A 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. BH 4/23/25 1 D Wilson S A 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. BH 9/3/25 5 D Wilson S A Mrs. J.R. Thompkins, sister of Mrs. S.A. Wilson of Brooksville, died BJ 6/14/28 9 M Wilson Stephen A Mrs. Eva Allen Lasseter, dau. of the late Robert Allen of Abbeville, GA married Stephen A. Wilson, former resident of Brooksville, new of Forsyth, GA BJ 11/21/29 5 D Wilson Stephen A 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. B-A 2/19/25 5 D Wilson Tom Tom Wilson, former Brooksville resident, died in Bradenton at 27 yrs. Survived by wife who was Miss May Zipperer, Brooksville. BJ 2/28/29 1 D Winters John 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. BH 10/29/25 2 Guard Wooten Arthur Arthur, Mable, and Mamie Wooten, minors, W.C. Wooten appointed Guardian BJ 11/14/29 D Wright Abner Abner Wright "Polk County", negro, died at Brooksville. BJ 3/15/28 8 D Wright Elizabeth Elizabeth Wright, negress, died 11 Mar 1928 B-A 1/8/25 1 D Yake Levi M Levi M. Yake died in Marion, OH on 15 Dec 1924. Survived by wife, five children, parents, one sister and two brothers. He lived in Brooksville 1910- 1911 SA 7/3/24 1 D Yeats H. S. Mr., died at Port Tampa, FL, former resident of Brooksville. SA 8/14/24 4 Div. Yelverton Edwin Preston Ida Harriett Yelverton/EdwinPreston Yelverton; divorce SA 8/14/24 4 Div. Yelverton Ida Harriet Ida Harriett Yelverton/EdwinPreston Yelverton; divorce BJ 5/3/28 1 D Yent J W 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 BJ 7/25/29 1 D Young Barron C Barron C. Young, 62 yrs. old, died at Brooksville. Survived by wife, two sons and a sister. BJ 2/2/28 1 D Young Shirley Ann dau. of M/M Vernice D. Young of Jacksonville, FL died. Brooksville Cemetery by Rev. Sam Scott SA 7/19/23 5 D Young V D 4 months old, daughter of M/M V.D. Young BJ 6/20/29 1 D Youngblood C L 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) 5/23/295 M Joseph W Cora Leggett, dau. of Mrs. Martha Bailey and Joseph W. Zeigler were married by County Judge John Whitehurst. BJ 7/12/28 1 D Zembillas Tony Tony Zembillas, born in Greece, died. Leaves a wife and 2 daughters 6 & 3 yrs. Brothers George, Nicholas Zembillas, and Skeves Zembillas. Tony's mother and father are still in Greece. He was a friend and former business assoc. of George and Nicholas Maillis. BJ 1/26/25 8 D Zendt M D 85 yrs. of Souderton, PA died BA 2/19/25 5 D Zipperer May Tom Wilson, former Brooksville resident, died in Bradenton at 27 yrs. Survived by wife who was Miss May Zipperer, Brooksville.