Macon County Georgia Obits A-L File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Davine Campbell davine@corinthian.net Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/macon.htm See these in HTML format on the Macon County Web page. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gamacon/index.html Obits A Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net BROOKS-ANDREWS-SMITH-BOYD-ROYAL-DIXON MRS. ACHSAH ANDREWS BROOKS, 80 OBITUARY Funeral services for Mrs. Achsah Andrews Brooks, 80, of Ideal, who died Friday morning, November 19, at the Ideal Nursing Home, were held Saturday in the Ideal Methodist Church. The Rev. Laurance Russ and The Rev. Clarence Keene officiated and burial was in the IDEAL CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not Copied.. Mrs. Brooks had resided in Macon County all of her life and was a member of the Ideal Methodist Church. She was the widow of Martin Brooks. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. E. J. Smith of Ideal and Mrs. Walter Boyd of St. Simons: a grandson, Lieut. Thomas Smith of the U. S. Air Force, Rome, N. Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Watson-Mathews in charge. [Note: Achsah A. Brooks - Born 12-15, 1887 - Died 11- 29, 1969 is buried in Ideal Cem. beside husband, John Martin Brooks [12-27-1884 - 10-15-1952] See Obit Macon Co. Web & OBIT for Mrs. T. A. [Ida Royal] Andrews. According to the "DIXON-OGBURN" family book, Achsah Andrews Brooks was the only child of Thomas Andrews and his 1st wife, Mary Elizabeth [Dixon] who died sometime between Achsah's birth in 1887, and 1893 when he re-married to Ida [Royal] Andrews. Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 5, 1968 ATHON-CHILDS-BICKLEY-SNIPES-ELLIS-DENNARD-LASHLEY- CAMPBELL MARVIN ATHON - OBITUARY Funeral services for Marvin Athon, 62, were held Thursday, November 28th 1968, at the First Baptist Church of Montezuma. The Rev. C. G. Ward officiated with burial in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemeteryt. Mr. Athon died suddenly Tuesday evening, November 26, at his home. He was a retired carpenter, lifelong resident of Macon County, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Montezuma. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Childs Athon; one son, William Lowell Athon of Marshallville; one daughter, Mrs. B. G. [Lullene Athon] Bickley of Marshallville; four sisters, Mrs. B. A. Snipes of Dublin, Mrs. H. R. Ellis of Ellaville, Mrs. H. E. Dennard of Americus, Mrs. W. E. Lashley of Oglethorpe; five grandchildren, Bill and Dan Athon, Brenda [Bickley]Campbell and Jimmy and Edith Bickley. Watson- Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge . [Note: Marvin Athon - Born December 15, 1905 - Died November 26, 1968 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his son, Wm. Lowell Athon, Sr. [10-28-1932 - 10-19-1991] His wife, Ruby Childs Athon is now buried there. I do not have the dates. Obits B Submitted by "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Dec. 24, 1926 MISS MARY ANN BARFIELD The many friends here were shocked Friday when they were appraised of the sudden death of Miss Mary Ann Barfield, which occurred at the home of W. L. Barfield in Garden Valley. The funeral and interment took place saturday afternoon at the FAMILY CEMETERY near Rogers Mill Mr. D. C. Smith was in charge of the interment. Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Feb. 4, 1927 IN MEMORIAN Whereas the hand of death has entered the portals of our evangelistic club and in the Providence of Almighty God, Brother James A. Bush has finished his earthly labors, and answered the summons to enter into his eternal rewards; Resolved: That we the members of the Oglethorpe Evangelistic Club experience a distinct loss in the going away of our brother. He was one of our most loyal and most faithful members. We learned to esteem him highly for his many qualities of Christian character and his genial and friendly disposition of Christian brotherhood. While his departure from us is sad to us in the parting, his influence for good abides with us, and we are resolved to so walk in the footsteps of his Master and our Master, that some bright day we will clasp hands again on the happy golden shore. As a club we express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our brother, and assure them of our abiding friendship and prayers. Signed: Oglethorpe Evangelistic Club J. J. Sanders, J. P. Nelson and G. C. Johnson CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank you for your kindness and symnpathy during the illness and death of our husband and father: Signed: Mrs. Maude (Souter) Bush, Mrs. B. F. Martin, Jr., Mr. J. A. Bush, Jr., Mrs. Jackson Monroe Ware, Jr. & Mrs. R. D. Waits. [Note: In Oglethorpe Cemetery: James Andres Bush, Born June 15, 1866 Died Nov. 20, 1927 & Maude Souter Bush Born Aug. 7, 1872 Died Nov. 21, 1953] Macon County Citizen- Montezuma Georgian- Nov.26,1953 FINAL RITES HELD SUNDAY FOR MRS. MARY MAUDE BUSH Mrs. Mary Maude Bush, 81, well-known resident of Oglethorpe, died Saturday at a local hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Oglethorpe Methodist Church with the Rev. W. H. Ansley, the Rev. L. R. Lancaster and the Rev. Melvin York officiating. Interment was in the Oglethorpe Cemetery. The wife of the late James Andrew Bush, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lewis Martin of Atlanta; Mrs. Jackson Monroe Ware of Clarksville; and Mrs. R. D. Waits of Moultrie; one son, James A. Bush of Atlanta; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Smith-Tindol Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge. [Note: Maude Souter Bush - Born August 7, 1872 - Died November 21, 1953 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, James Andrew Bush [1866-1927] Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Oct. 29, 1926 MRS. VIRGINIA BROOKS DIED An Exceptional sad death occurred Thursday night when Mrs. Virginia Brooks, aged 94, passed away at the home of her grandson, Mr. C. J. Joiner, several miles out from Montezuma. The aged lady had been in good health up until two weeks ago when the end was anticipated by the family. She was a most lovable and admired lady and through her long and useful life in Macon County, had endeared herself to hundreds of friends. The funeral and interment occurred at the Lutheran Church at Graingerville Wednesday afternoon. The following is a partial list of survivors of this most beloved woman. Mrs. Willis McCartny and Mr. Tom Brooks of Ideal, Bob Brooks, ______, Bester Brooks, Daytona, Fla., Mrs. Ella Reynolds, Baxley, Mr. W. M. Joiner, Montezuma, Mrs. Ida Fletcher, Winter Beach, Fl. Scores of friends, acquaintances and relatives attended the last sad rites of this highly esteemed lady. [Note: There is not a MARKED GRAVE in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Graingerville for Georgia Virginia (Burton) Brooks [Born 1836 Died 10-27-1926] or her husband, Edwin Jasper Brooks [1833-1913] There will NOT be a local or Macon County Newspaper that might have an obit for Margaret Brewer, Mother of Sararh (Brewer) Hill. There is a paper in 1852 that is very hard to read, then it skips to about 1916 . In Washington Memorial Library in Macon there is a set of books, containing abstracts of Death Notices that were published in the Macon Messenger. It covers the state if someone sent the notice in. I have found a number of notices that I needed, then I have been very disappointed in not finding some that I thought vital to my research. The next best thing to look for in Macon County is to find the Church she might have belonged to and seek out any old records that might be left. In your Hill Family Research, do you have any mention of a religious affiliation? BROOKS Family, Early 1800's Author: C. D. Brooks Date: 18 Jan 1999 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Brooks-Burton Classification: Deed Print Message Looking for infromation on Edwin Jasper Brooks born 1833, in Macon co. m. Georgia Virginia Burton in 1855 in Dooly Co. Edwin Jasper enlisted in Co.K, 11th Ga Battalion C.S.A., on April 11th 1862. Have been unable to locate any information on this Batalion. If anyone has any information on this family or this Battalion, please share Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 12, 1968 KERR - LEWIS - BROOKS MRS. MAMIE LEWIS KERR, 97. OBITUARY Services for Mrs. Mamie Lewis Kerr, 97, who died Friday night in a local hospital after an extended illness, were held December 8th at the Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Emory Gilbert and Rev. C. G. Ward officiated with burial in the Felton Cemetery. Mrs. Kerr, the widow of Rev. Robert Kerr, was a native of North Carolina but had lived in Montezuma since 1891. She was a graduate of Salem College, Winston- Salem, N.C, where she was Dean of Women for a time. She was also a former instructor at Wesleyan College, Macon and taught at one time in the local high school. Mrs. Kerr was also active in local church work. Survivors include one son, Bromwell Kerr of Stone Mountain; one brother, Charles B. Lewis of Montezuma; one nephew, Charles Brooks of Dalton. [Note: Mamie Lewis Kerr - Born December 6, 1871 - Died December 6, 1968 is buried in Felton Cem. beside her husband, Robert Kerr [8-10-1866 - 4-15-1943] BRESCIA-ELLIS-COOGLE-MATHIS MRS. ELIZABETH ELLIS BRESCIA OBITUARY Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 29, 1969 for Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis Brescia at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in New York City. Mrs. Brescia passed away Saturday, January 25th at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York after an extended illness. She was 56 years of age, and the daughter of the late William J. Ellis and Sallie Coogle Ellis of Oglethorpe. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Brescia, a son, Dickie, both of New york City; one sister, Mrs. Robert Mathis of Oglethorpe; two brothers, Harvey C. Ellis of Cordele and Marvin W. Ellis of Jacksonville, Florida and several nieces and nephews. [Note: Evidently, she is buried in New York] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 6, 1969 BAILEY-STAPLES, GUNN LAMBERTH- FELKER-GRAHAM- WALTER EUGENE BAILEY OBITUARY Funeral services were held on Monday at the Dooling Baptist Church for Walter Eugene Bailey, 82 of Unadilla, who died at a Cordele hospital Sunday. Rev. L. E. Pritchett & Rev. Milton Taylor officiated with burial in the Montezuma Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. Bailey had lived in Unadilla for 14 years, a member of the Dooling Baptist Church. Survivors include:four daughters, Mrs. Timothy Staples of Unadilla, Mrs. H. H. Gunn of Vienna, Mrs. James Lamberth of Warner Robins, and Mrs. Raiford Felker of Dooling; five sons, A. E. Bailey of Jacksonville, Fla., T. M. Bailey and J. M. Bailey of Augusta, C. M. Bailey of Dublin and W. D. Bailey of Warner Robins; a brother, J. T. Bailey of Albany; two sisters, Mrs. O. K. Graham of Winter Park, Fla. and Mrs. J. F. Felker of Orlando, Fla. 24 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge. [Note: Walter E. Bailey - Born September 8, 1886 - Died February 2, 1969 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cem. beside his wife, Wilhemina B. Bailey [9- 12-1896 - 8-17-1955] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 6, 1969 BECK-MAFFETT-HANCOCK-JONES-WHATLEY-HOWELL MRS. WILLIAM A. [DOROTHY MAFFETT] JONES BECK Funeral services were held Saturday, February 1, at the Montezuma United Methodist Church for Mrs. Dorothy Maffett Beck, 67, who died Thursday evening at a Montezuma hospital. The Rev. Emory Gilbert and the Rev. C. G. Ward officiated and burial was in the Felton Cemetery. Mrs. Beck, a member of a pioneer Macon County family and a native of Montezuma, returned to Montezuma four years ago to make her home, after living for a number of years in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a graduate of Montezuma schools, attended Wesleyan, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are: her husband, William A. Beck of Montezuma; one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Hancock of Virginia Beach, Va.; one son, Jimmy Jones of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; one stepson, Chief Warrant Officer II William A. Beck, Jr., Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; two brothers, James D. Maffett and Harry N. Maffett of Montezuma; two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Whatley of Montezuma and Mrs. T. H. Howell of Warner Robins. There are seven grandchildren and 8 step- grandchildren. [Note: Dorothy Maffett Beck, wife of William August Beck - Born March 20, 1901 - Died January 30, 1969 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside her husband, William August Beck [1894-1978] Obits C Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Oct. 1, 1926 GOOD WOMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH MRS. JENNIE BELL STEPHENS CASON After an illness covering a period of several months, Mrs. R. L. Cason passed peacefully away at her home in Oglethorpe, Monday. The deceased had lived here about two years and had a wide circle of friends here who sincerely deplore her demise. She is survived by her husband and several children. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church here Wednesday morning. Interment occurred at the Oglethorpe cemetery. Rev. Jelks of Unadilla assisted by Rev. Snelson, conducted the ceremonies. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. H. W. Shealy, W. J. Griffin, J. E. Ansley, Sr. C. A. Allison, W. C. Johnson and D. P. Coogle. [Note: Anyone knowing the names of the "several children" please respond.] Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. March 19, 1926 MRS. ANNE ELIZABETH COLLINS Montezuma - March 17, - Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Collins, widow of R. O. Collins of Montezuma, died at her home here at 5 o'clock Tuesday. She was 71 years old and had been an invalid for nearly a year. Mrs. Collins was Miss Anne Elizabeth White of Griffin, before her marriage to Mr. Collins, a merchant and beloved citizen of Montezuma. As Miss White, she was a teacher in Shorter College at Rome and during her residence here, until her health failed, she had been active in church and civic work, wielding a wide influence. She was a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral services were conducted from the residence at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Fred E. Smith, officiating. The interment was in Felton's Cemetery. [Note: I do not find a MARKED GRAVE in Felton Cemetery in Montezuma for either Anne Elizabeth Collins or R. O. Collins] He appears in 1900 census of Macon Co.,Ga. being 51 yrs old then, Anne was 44 born Virginia, their children shown in 1900 were Joseph C. Collins (16), Charles M. Collins (14] and Robert Collins [13] - I do find: Felton Cemetery - Joseph Cecil Collins [9-11-1883 - 12-28-1956] & Laura Mae Collins [7-28-1868 - 12-9-1976] and right beside these are TWO ADULT UNMARKED GRAVES, probably Anne Elizabeth and R. O. Collins. If anyone has proof of this, please let me know. DVC Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 18, 1971 -CLARKE - SIDNEY CLARKE, 74. FUNERAL NOTICE Sidney Clarke, age 74, and a resident of Montezuma passed away in a Macon hospital after a lengthy illness, Saturday, November 13. Mr. Clarke was a well known golf course architect, member of the National Golfers Association and a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church. He was born in England and had resided in Montezuma for the past 18 years. Graveside services were held Sunday, November 14 at Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery in Montezuma. Rev. F. O. Edenfield officiated. Mr. Clarke is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sara D. Clarke of Montezuma; one son, Stanley Clarke of Miami, Florida; three grandchildren, Sara, Faye and Stanley Clarke, Jr. all of Miami. [Note: Sidney Clarke - Born 1897 - Died 1971 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery.] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 12, 1968 COLLIER-NAPPIER-PENDER-JONES-STANDRIDGE-BEARD-MIXON- HOWARD-BARFIELD-ALLEN THOMAS WASHINGTON COLLIER, 76. OBITUARY Services for Thomas Washington Collier, 76, who died Saturday at his residence after a long illness, were held Monday, December 9, in the Bethany Primitive Baptist Church. Elder Freeman Keel and the Rev. Earl Hammock officiated with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Ft Valley, Ga. Mr. Collier was a native of Ashland, Ala. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ester Nappier Collier of Ft. Valley; five daughters, Mrs. Mattie Mae Pender and Mrs. Stella Jones, both of Ft. Valley, Mrs. W. E. Standridge of Ocala, Fla., Mrs. Pauline Beard of Winter Garden, Fla., and Mrs. James Mixon of Columbus; six sons, Carl Collier, Pascal Collier and Virgil Collier, all of Ft. Valley. Pat Collier, W. D. Collier and Jewel Collier, all of Winter Garden, Fla. three sisters, Mrs. Andie Howard of Montezuma, Mrs. Archer Barfield of Oglethorpe, and Mrs. Mittie Allen of Columbus; three brothers, Walter B. Collier of Oglethorpe, W. O. Collier of Marshallville and Owens Collier of Marshallville; 26 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Oak Lawn Cemetery for any Collier as of the survey in 1995.] CHAPMAN-POTEET-BARNETT LAMAR C. CHAPMAN, 59 OBITUARY Funeral services for Lamar C. Chapman, 59, of Montezuma, who died Saturday afternoon, February 17, at a local hospital following a heart attack, were held Sunday afternoon at Cedar Valley Baptist Church. Dr. A. C. Martin officiated with burial in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers - Honorary Escort - Not copied. A life-long resident of Macon County, Mr. Chapman was a retired employee of the Montezuma Knitting Mill for over 30 years. He was a member of the Marshallville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beaulah Poteet Chapman of Montezuma; two sons, Tommy Chapman of Cuthbert and Charles Chapman of Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Anne C. Barnett of College Park; a brother, D. C. Chapman of Marshallville and six grandchildren. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge. [Note: Lamar C. Chapman - Born July 29, 1908 - Died February 17, 1968 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery by his wife, Beulah Poteet Chapman [3-27-1906-6-18-1981] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 28, 1968 CARTER - ALLIGOOD- BARRY - CHRISTENSON JACOB C. CARTER, 67, OBITUARY Jacob C. Carter, 67, of Montezuma passed away March 26, at Riverside Hospital following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Ovid Hooks officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park. Mr. Carter had resided in Macon County the past 3 & ½ years moving here from Baldwin, Fla. He was a retired farmer and Evangelistic Minister. He was a member of the Congregational Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Norma May Christenson Barry Carter, three daughters, Mrs. James F. Alligood of Macon, Susan and Jo Anne Barry of Montezuma, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Pallbearers were William Jones, Herman Layfield, Johnny Layfield, James Layfield, Walter Payne and W. C. Barfield. [Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery in Montezuma for Jacob C. Carter, anyone having and info on this, PLEASE RESPOND. Obits D Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. April 16, 1926 MRS. JENNIE B. DENNIS Mrs. Jennie B. Dennis, 76, widow of the late Thomas H. Dennis, died at the Home of the Aged, 2227 St. John Avenue, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock after a long illness.[Jacksonville, Fl.] Mrs. Dennis was well known throughout the state of Florida and Gerogia. Her amiable disposition and Christian character endeared her to countless friends who will be grieved to learn of her death. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Harris of Jacksonville, Fla. and one son, Thomas B. Dennis of Sioux City, Iowa.. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Wm. C. Cooper, Jr. 27 West Ashley Street.[Jacksonville, F.] The body accompanied by the bereaved daughter will be taken to MONTEZUMA, GA. to where interment will be made beside the deceased husband in the family plot in that city. The above from a Jacksonville newspaper. Mrs. Dennis was reared in this (Macon Co.) county and spent a great part of her life here. She leaves here a great many relatives, among whom is Mr. J. O. L. Jolly, a nephew to whose home the remains were carried until the interment. [Note: Asa Jolly married Anna R., the widow of Dr. Tom Dennis. She had children: Julian P Dennis, Hugh N. Dennis, Mary R. Dennis, Thomas B. Dennis and Susan E. Dennis] [Note: There are no MARKED GRAVES for either Jennie B. Dennis or her husband Thomas H. Dennis] If anyone knows where Dr. Tom Dennis is buried or Asa Jolly and his second wife, Anna R.( ) Dennis/Jolly are buried, please let me know.] Thanks DVC Obits E Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Sept. 10, 1926 MR. JOE ELLIS DIES NEAR ELLAVILLE PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES ON THURSDAY OF LAST WEEK The sad intelligence was received here Wednesday of the death of Mr. Joe Ellis, which occurred at his home near Ellaville, one week ago last Thursday. Mr. Ellis was 70 years of age and a leading citizen of his community. He was exceedingly popular and numbered his friends by the score. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fanny Ellis, twelve children, thirty two grand children and one great grand child. Mr. Ellis was well and favorably known in Oglethorpe, where he had many friends who are indeed grieved at his demise. The funeral and interment took place at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Friday morning. Rev. J. J. Sanders conducted the services. [Note: Anyone knowing the 12 children of Fanny and Joe Ellis, please response. - Joseph Marion Ellis Born: 8-23-1856 Died 9-2-1926 & Frances Smith Ellis Born: 6-24-1862 Died Oct. 4, 1938 - Both are buried at Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery Hwy. 26. 5 mi. west of Oglethorpe] Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Oct. 6, 1938 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. FANNIE ELLIS, 76. Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Ellis, 76, life-long resident of Macon County, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clay Williams, in Oglethorpe Tuesday night after a lingering illness, were held at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ellis was the widow of the late Joe Ellis, who died some years ago. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith, pioneer citizens of Macon County. Early in life she joined the Methodist Church and was a member of the Corinth Church at the time of her death. Her pastor, the Rev. W. W. Whaley, conducted the service. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. J. W. Robinson, Mrs. J. N. Oliver, Mrs. Clay Williams of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Walter Souter and Mrs. Annie Larkin of Ellaville; seven sons: Jake Ellis, Robert Ellis and A. E. Ellis of Oglethorpe, Leon Ellis, Roy Ellis, Rufus Ellis and Monroe Ellis, all of Ellaville; two brothers, William Smith of Mississippi and Dan Smith of Oglethorpe; forty grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Pallbearers were Henry Robinson, Jack Ellis, Roy Larkin, Curtis Larkin and Harry Souter, all grandsons of Mrs. Ellis. [Note: Frances Smith Ellis - Born June 24, 1862 - Died October 4, 1938 is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside her husband, Joseph Marion Ellis [1856 -1926] Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. January 22, 1926 MRS. R. S. ENGLISH A most horrible tragedy occurred in our town Saturday afternoon, when the clothing of Mrs. R. S. English caught fire from an open grate and before help could reach her, she was so burned about the lower part of her body that she lived only about twenty-four hours. Everything was done for her that could be done but medical skill availed nothing, and the end came peaceably about two o'clock Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her Husband, Mr. R. S. English, one daughter, Mrs. George Moss of Persia, Iowa; and five sons, Matchet English of Quitman; Wallace English of Macon; Paul English of Ideal; John English or Cordele; and Robert English of Chipley, Fla. to whom the entire community extends their sympathy in this great bereavement. The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. F. Jelks and interment was in the Oglethorpe Cemetery. [Note: Mary Elizabeth Cheves, wife of R. S. English, Sr. Born: June 22, 1857 Died January 17, 1926] Macon Co., Ga. Will Book A Pg. 139 May 3, 1864 I, SAMPSON ENGLISH of Macon, Co.,Ga. being of sound mind & memory and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs while I have strength of body and mind so to do. I make my last will & testament, revoking all others. I commit my soul to God who gave it and my Body I desire to be buried in the Family Burying Ground situated on the place where I now reside and my worldly estate, as follows: ITEM 1st - Just debts be paid. ITEM 2nd - After my death, I desire that all my property not bequeathed, to remain in the possession of my beloved wife, Fanny, during her life, provided she outlives me. ITEM 3rd. After the death of my wife, all the negros given her should be put in nine lots of equal value and drawn by my several children that I have by my last wife, namely: ROBERT H. ENGLISH, WILLIAM H. ENGLISH, SAMUEL H. ENGLISH, MATHEW, JOSEPH, THOMAS & JASPER ENGLISH and my daughter SALLY H. EVERETT & FANNY FRANCES CUNNINGHAM, the residue of my property after the death of my wife, to be sold and proceeds divided among the above named children,making them equal which I have given them in this will. I have given my son, Robert English a negro boy about 13 yrs old named Alleck, valued at $1100.00. Gave my son, Mathew a boy Allen about 13 yrs, valued at $1100.00. Given jointly to sons, Wm. W. & Samuel H.English, a woman, Parthenia about 35 yrs. and a girl,Hasty, both valued at $1600.00 Given son, Joseph, a man Abraham about 35 yrs, valued $900. Given son, Jasper & Thomas [jointly] three negros named King, a man about 50, $400.00, also a woman Mary, 35=$400. a girl, Teldy, 7,= $500.00 ITEM 4th - To daughter, Sally H. Everett & her children, a negro woman & her children, woman 16,which I previously loaned to dau. Sally + $1100.00.[Husband James Everett] ITEM 5th - To dau. Fanny Frances Cunningham & her children, a negro woman +increase-17. $1100.00 ITEM 6th - Appoint son, Samuel H.English as Trustee for daughter, Sally H. Everett's property. Appoint son, William W. English, Trustee for daughter Fanny Frances Cunningham's property[Husband:Wm.T.Cunningham] ITEM 7th- By a former wife I had a son, John J. English to whom I gave off his portion of the property many years ago with the Just & full understanding that he should have no further claims upon me or the present family of children. ITEM 8th - Appoint son, ROBERT H. ENGLISH, Executor of my last will & Testament this May 3, 1864 Wit: Benj Harris Signed: Sampson English James E. Mathews James Mathews CODICIL Whereas, I Sampson English did on the third day of May in the year one thousand, eight Hundres & sixty four, sign & publish my last will & testament. I did bequeath to my beloved children certain negroes, and whereas by an Act of the Government, said negroes have been declared free, therefore I desire that the settlement of my worldly affairs, no consideration shall be had to the negroes as property and that no one of my children shall refund to my estate any money on account. Sept. 26,1865 Wit: Jas. Mathis/Mathews Signed: Sampson English W.H.Harris A. A. Lowe Probated: January Term of Court of Ordinary 1866 Jno. L. Parker, Ordinary. How can we reconcile the January, 1866 probate date of Sampson ENGLISH's will with the 1875 tombstone date in the Englishville, Macon Co.,GA cemetery? Is the 1866 date only for registering the codicil? Or is the cemetery date just wrong?? Today I have looked at the Will of Sampson English again on microfilm and the date that it is written is unclear BUT the Probate date is definitely January Term 1866. There is a possibility that the Death Date on the tombstone could be 1865 rather than 1875 as stated in the book. As soon as I can, I will go to the cemetery and look. Probably will be next week before I can do this as it is approximately 20 to 25 miles from my house but I will check it for you as soon as I can. Davine Sampson English was my Great Great Grandfather and I've visited the grave recently. The date of death on the gravestone is definitely 1875. My Grandmother, Mary E. Dykes told me prior to her death in 1946 that her Grandfather died around the time of her wedding in 1875. I can't Understand the probate date unless ,at that time the practice might have been to register for probate when a new will or changes were made. Sampson English Grave Marker Author: Davine V. Campbell Date: 7 Mar 1999 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: English Classification: Will In Reply to: Sampson English Date of Death by: Jack Lester Print Message On February 25, 1999, Millie Stewart, Guelda Hay and I, Davine V. Campbell visited the English Family Cemetery in Macon County, Georgia. We needed to confirm the death date on the marker. The marker shows 1875 [I took a picture of the marker] but I am now, thoroughly convinced that he actually died in 1865 since his Obituary appeared in the Upatoi Baptist Association Minutes of Sept. 8, 1866 and the fact that he does not appear in the 1870 census with his family. In addition, his Will was probated in the January Term of Court of Ordinary 1866 by John L. Parker, Ordinary. Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 2, 1971 ENGLISH-LITTLE-NELSON-CHEEK MRS. MATILU L. ENGLISH FUNERAL NOTICE Mrs. Matilu Little English, age 83, of Oglethorpe passed away Saturday, November 27, at a local hospital followling a short illness. Mrs. English was the widow of J. Respass English of Oglethorpe. She was a retired merchant in Oglethorpe having operated the business for more than 40 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were held from the chapel of Watson- Mathews Funeral Home, Sunday, November 28, Rev. Laurance Russ officiated and ingterment was in Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens. She M. B. [Myrna] Cheek, both of Oglethorpe, one brother, James W. Little of Houston, Texas; two grandsons, and two granddaughters; five great- grandchildren. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge. [Note: Matilu Little English - Born September 29, 1888 -November 27, 1971 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Jonathan Respass English - 12-21- 1874 - 1-2-1925] See his Obit.is survived by two daughters, Mrs. M. C.[Gladys] Nelson and Mrs. Obits F Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net The Macon Telegraph - May 26, 1931 Pg. 1 A ILLNESS IS FATAL TO F. J. FREDERICK Chairman of Macon County Commission Dies at Home End Comes Unexpectedly - Marshallville, Ga. 5-25-1931 Members of the Macon County Commission, Officers and Directors of the Citizens Bank of Marshallville and Officers and Directors of the Fort Valley Bank will act as honorary pallbearers tomorrow at the funeral of F. J. Frederick, 70, who died here this morning. Mr. Frederick, chairman of the Macon County Board of Commissioners, a Director of the Citizens Bank and Pres. of the Fort Valley Bank, died from what was diagnosed as a blood clot on the brain. He had been in ill health for some time but was believed to be recovering until this morning when he complained of feeling badly. He died after the arrival of a physician. Mr. Frederick suffered his first illness while en route to Cuba recently. He was returned to Miami, Fla, where a leg was amputated and later he came back to Marshall- ville. Funeral services will be conducted at the Marshallville Methodist Church at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon by Rev. T. M. Davenport, Rev. W. L. Wright and Rev. James Ivey. Rev. Mr. Davenport is a cousin of Mr. Frederick. The active pallbearers will be A. C. Riley, John T. Mc-Kenzie, J. E. Hayes and J. D. Frederick, nephews of Mr.Frederick, and C. C. Haslam , Walter Frederick, D. B. Frederick and S. C. Rumph, his courins. Mr. Frederick was a member of the county commission for about 35 years. He operated large business interest here, and at one time was representative of Macon Co. in the general assembly of Georgia Mr. Frederick is survived by his widow who was the only member of the family in Marshallville when he died; two sons, F. J. Frederick, Jr. and S. A. Frederick of Marshall- ville two daughters, Mrs. Walter Forbes of Atlanta and Mrs. John Heflin, Memphis, Tenn; two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Hayes and Mrs. Oscar McKenzie, both of Montezuma. Mrs. Hayes is postmistress at Montezuma. Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Sept. 3, 1926 PROMINENT CITIZEN DIES OF INJURIES - Mr. Tolbert E. Fowler, of Ideal, Instantly Killed By Gin. Mr. T. E. Fowler, of Ideal, one of the most prominent, respected and loved men of this section of Georgia, was instantly killed in his gin in Ideal, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The shocking news of the heart breaking tragedy was received here early Saturday afternoon and caused universal sorrow here and throughout this section. It appears the machinery needed some slight repair which Mr. Fowler attempted to correct, when he was jerked into the saws, horribly mangling the unfortunate man about the head and body. Death was practically instantaneous. Mr. Fowler was a leading citizen of his community, kind lovable and charitable. He was the friend of everybody and loved by all classes. He stood for all that was good and was a power in his community. The deceased was a successful farmer and business man, and his home life was perfect. He was forty six years of age and was born and reared in the vicinity, where he spent his useful life and met his tragic death. Mr. Fowler was a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and was always to be found at services. The deceased is survived by relatives throughout the state and by the immediate family, his widow, who was Miss Mamie Payne, and six children: his father, John B. Fowler, Montezuma; four brothers, J. W. Fowler, Montezuma; C. J. Fowler, Perry, Carl Fowler, Thomasville; Ernest Fowler, Montezuma and a sister, Mrs. Elmer I. Matthews, Montezuma. The funeral and interment occurred Sunday afternoon at the Ideal cemetery. Rev. Mr. Helms conducting the services. He was also buried with Masonic honors. The funeral was attended by probably one of the largest concourse of friends ever seen in Macon County. Pallbearers: Messrs. B. H. Hambrick, W. C. Chapman, Jesse Williams, A. M. Parks, C. A. Pye. [Note: Tobert E. Fowler Born 6-4-1880 Died Aug.28, 1926] [Mary Ann Payne Fowler Born 8- 29, 1878 Died 9-15-1955] Obits G Submitted by "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Oct. 22, 1926 MR. GEORGE WASHINGTON GREEN DIES SUDDENLY One of Macon County's most prominent and beloved citizens passed away Wednesday when death claimed Mr. George W. Green. He had been ill only a short time and his death was a distinct shock to this entire community. Mr. Green had lived here practically all of his life and had hundreds of friends, who mourn his demise. The deceased is survived by his widow [Leila Allen Green] and several children.[Robert C. Green, Pearl F. Green, Annie E. Green, Ruth Green, William Green] The funeral and interment was held at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon. [Note: His father, John Greene is also buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery according to Family Bible record 1825-1908] {Geo. W. Green Born 8-18-1866 Died 10-20-1926] Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. July 23, 1926 YOUTH DIES OF BROKEN NECK CLOVIS GILBERT WAS INJURED TWO WEEKS AGO An unusually sad death occurred on Saturday last, when Clovis Gilbert, of Ideal, age fifteen years, passed away at the hospital at Plains. From information received here it seems the lad with several companions were in bathing in Cedar Creek near Ideal. Young Gilbert climbed a tree and dived into the water, evidently miscalculating the water's depth. His head struck the bottom, breaking the unfortunate youth's neck. He was rushed to Wise Brother's Hospital at Plains, where he received the best of medical attention. Medical science was exhausted in the last desperate efforts to save him, but to no avail and death ensued Saturday. Gilbert was an exceedingly popular boy and was a favorite with his playmates. He was the only son of Mrs. W. R. Gilbert. The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. W. R. Gilbert and one sister, Miss Zelna Gilbert. Funeral and interment took place in Ideal Sunday afternoon. [Note: W.R. Gilbert [12-6-1880 - 5-13-1924] and Minnie Eva Hambrick, wife of W.R.Gilbert [2-19-1885 - 3-30-1927] are both buried in Ideal Cemetery with an adult UNMARKED GRAVE next to them -Probably Clovis Gilbert [b. ca. 1911 d. July 1926] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 12, 1968 GARDNER - ENGRAM - HORNE MRS. NORMA ENGRAM GARDNER, 79. OBITUARY Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Engram Gardner, 79, who died December 6th at a local hospital after a short illness, were held Saturday, December 7th, The Rev. C. G. Ward Officiating with burial in Felton Cemetery Mrs. Gardner was a native of Macon County and had resided here all her life. She was a member of the Montezuma Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Robert Gardner of Montezuma, one brother, Frank Engram of San Diego, California and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were George Averill, Wm. Eaterslin, Jim Souter, Dave Rumph, Wister Ellis, Geo. Oakley, J. S. Croxton and Sam Queener. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge. [Note: Norma Engram Gardner - Born June 18, 1889 - Died December 6, 1968 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside her husband George Sherman Gardner [1887-1964] and her father, Dr. R. O. Engram [1850-1893] & mother, Ella V. [Horne] Engram [1858-1903] & probably a brother, Lionel B. Engram [1882-1906] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 14, 1968 GROGAN - JOHNSON DAVID HENRY "PAT" GROGAN OBITUARY David Henry [Pat] Grogan, 85, died Wednesday, March 6th at Riverside Hospital in Montezuma after an extended illness. Mr. Grogan was born in Atlanta and later moved to Macon County where he lived until his death. He was a concrete finisher and a member of the Church of Christ of Oglethorpe. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 7th, in the Oglethorpe Cemetery with the Rev. Charles McLendon officiating. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Johnson Grogan. [Note: David H. Grogan - Born - 1882 Died 3-6-1968 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Ida J. Grogan [1894 - 1970] Obits H Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 7, 1967 HEFLIN - FREDERICK - FORBES MRS. BESS FREDERICK HEFLIN, DIES IN MEMPHIS Mrs. Bess Frederick Heflin, mother of Charles G. Heflin of Montezuma, died Tuesday August 29, in a Memphis, Tenn., hospital after a long illness. Long active in social and civic affairs, Mrs. Heflin was the widow of John J. Heflin, widely known Memphis Banker. She was born in Marshallville, Ga., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felder John Frederick and moved to Memphis with her husband and family in 1918. Se leaves three sons, John J. Heflin, Jr. of Memphis, Lt. Col. Felder F. Heflin of Washington, D.C. and Charles G. Heflin of Montezuma; a brother, Sinclair A. Frederick of Fort Valley; a sister, Mrs. Walter T. Forbes of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Marshallville and two grandchildren. Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. January 25, 1927 MRS. VAN [SALLIE OLIVER] HOLLOWAY The funeral of Mrs. Van Holloway of Concord was held at 3 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church, Friday afternoon. Rev. Leland Moors of Americus, officiating. The pallbearers were Arthur and E. W. Holloway and Hilton Pilcher of Concord, Sam Hays and Leslie Cordele of Americus. Mrs. Holloway was 77 years old. She was reared in this community, but lived after her marriage practically all her life in Sumter County. She is survived by 3 daughters and 5 sons: Mrs. Roy Cordele, Mrs. Joe Fryer and Mrs. Aubrey Griffin of Tampa, Fl., Gus and Alford Holloway of Tampa, Fla. Jud Holloway of Concord, Harvey Holloway of Pleasant Grove and Austin Holloway of Pennington. [The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery has been destroyed but church records show SALLIE OLIVER HALLAWAY to have been buried there. The cemetery was located on County Road 15 in the Cutoff Dist. of Macon Co. beside the St. Johns Lutheran Church.] Sallie Oliver Holloway Born ca. 1850 Died January 1927] Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Nov. 12, 1926 DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT CITIZEN - MR. OLIN E. HEMPHILL PASSES AWAY SATURDAY Mr. Olin Edward Hemphill, age 32 years died at his home in Oglethorpe Saturday morning at 4 o'clock after an illness of only a few days. The direct cause of death was pneumonia. Mr. Hemphill had lived in Oglethorpe about four years and by his honorable business dealings and courteous treatment and unbounded cleaverness had endeared himself to thousands of friends in this city and elsewhere. He was a loyal Christian and a member of the Methodist Church. He was a World War Veteran of 114th Engineer Corps, spending 14 months "Over There" where he distinguished himself. He owned the Macon County Telephone Exchange. The funeral was held at the residence of Judge D.C.Smith, Monday afternoon and was followed by interment at the cemetery in Oglethorpe. The deceased is survived by the following family: His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hemphill of Montezuma, Miss Nellie Henderson (?) Oglethorpe, Miss Rowena Hemphill, Williamsport, Penn, Hartwell Hemphill of Kimball, Neb., Maurice Hemphill of Lake Wales, Fla. The interment was in charge of Mr. D.C.Smith. Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Nov. 26, 1926 MR. GEORGE HARVEY DIES FRIDAY After a lingering illness which lasted over a period of several months, Mr. George Harvey passed peacefully away at his home near Whitewater on Friday night last. Mr. Harvey is survived by his widow, several sons and daughters and a brother. The funeral and interment took place in Oglethorpe sunday afternoon. [Note: SORRY, I didn't finish before posting the lst response. The only Harvey listed in the Oglethorpe Cem. is Cicero Harvey CSA Co. E.9th Ga. Inf. No Dates BUT in 1860 census of Macon Co., Ga. George W. Harvey (27) b. Tn. lives in the HH of Edward A. Harvey (53) Va. and E.W. Harvey (48) b. Ga] Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. January 22, 1926 MRS. E. A. HEAD Mrs. E. A. Head, age sixty-nine years, died at the home of her son, Mr. C. A. Head, Thursday the 14th inst. She has two sons, C. A. Head and Frank Head, her husband having preceded her to the grave a few years ago. Interment was in Red Hill Cemetery Friday afternoon, Rev. J. J. Sanders conducting the services. Macon County citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. December 9, 1921 E. A. HEAD PASSES AWAY The entire Greens Mill community was saddened when the news went out that Mr. E. A. Head had passed into the Great Beyond. He is survived by a widow and two sons. Mr. Head was one of the most prominent farmers in Macon County and had a host of friends. He was seventy-five years old. Last January, the deceased and Mrs. Head celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. [Note:Mr. E. A. Head - Born November 11, 1850 - Died December 6, 1921 is buried in the Red Hill Cemetery beside his wife, Martha Ann, Mrs. E. A. Head - [1848 -1926] According to the 1900 census of Macon County, there were two sons: Charles A. Head and Henry F. Head. Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 28, 1968 RUMPH - REESE MRS. SAMUEL HENRY [Pearlie Reese] RUMPH - OBITUARY Graveside services for Mrs. Samuel Henry Rumph of Atlanta were held Thursday, November 21, 1968 in Marshallville City Cemetery. Mrs. Rumph died Tuesday in an Atlanta hospital. The former Miss Pearlie Reese, Mrs. Rumph was a native of Marshallville and a member of the Marshallville Methodist Church. [Note: Pearlie W. Reese, wife of S. H. Rumph, Sr. - Born December 28, 1872 - Died November 19, 1968 is buried in the Reese Family Lot in the Marshallville Cem. ] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 28, 1968 MC CARTY-BRYANT-HUDSON-HARTMAN-DURHAM-WARNER MRS. PEARL BRYANT MC CARTY, 80 OBITUARY Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Bryant McCarty, 80, who passed away Monday in a local hospital after a short illness, were held Tuesday from the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. J. B. Lumpkin and the Rev. Clarence W. Keene officiated and burial was in the IDEAL CEMETERY. Pallbearers - not copied. Mrs. McCarty was a native of Crawford County and had lived in Macon County for 48 years. She was the wife of Charlie L. McCarty of Ideal, who survives her, and a member of the Little Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are a son, Albert E. Hudson of Snellville; four daughters, Mrs. Timothy J. Hartman of Reynolds, Mrs. J. D. Durham of Thomaston, Miss Louise McCarty of New York City, N.Y. and Mrs. W. D. Warner of Ideal; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. [Note: Pearl B. McCarty - Born September 4, 1888 - Died November 18, 1968 is buried in the IDEAL CEMETERY beside her husband Charlie L. McCarty [Born June 16, 1880 - May 10, 1974] and Beulah Bryant, wife of C. L. McCarty [6-26-1880 - 1-17-1919] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 5, 1968 HOWELL-BIVINS-LAMBERTH-POOLE-MARTIN- DANIELS-WALLS MRS. ETHLEEN B. HOWELL, 57. OBITUARY Final rites for Mrs. Ethleen Bivins Howell, 57, of Oglethorpe, who passed away early Saturday at a local hospital, were held Sunday from the Chapel of Watson- Mathews Funeral Home . The Rev. Tom Grace of Fort Valley officiated and burial was in the Oglethorpe Cemetery. Pallbearers - Not copied. A life-long resident of Macon County, Mrs. Howell was a member of the Jehovah congregation. She was a former employee of Montezuma Knitting Mill, Southern Frozen Foods, Vanta, Maffett's and Manhattan Shirt Co. Survivors include her husband, Edison L. Howell of Oglethorpe; three sons, Tilmon B. Howell and Arling Howell of Oglethorpe, and S/Sgt. Edwin E. Howell of Fort Sam Houston, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Dock Lamberth of Killeen, Texas, Mrs. Harry Buck [Grace Howell] Poole of Marshallville, Mrs. G. F. Martin and Mrs. Leroy Daniels of Williamston, N. C. two brothers, John Lee Bivins of Henderson and Arling Bivins of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Mabel B. Walls of Ellaville; 20 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in charge. [Note: Ethleen Bivins Howell - Born June 7, 1911 - Died November 30, 1968 and is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Edison Lee Howell [1909 - 1969] Citizen & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 5, 1968 Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 16, 1968 HURDLE-PERSALL-COOGLE-MARCHMAN-NEISLER-BANKSTON. WILLIAM HENDERSON HURDLE, 69 OBITUARY Services for William Henderson Hurdle, 69, who died Wednesday in a local hospital, were held Friday, December 10, at the Montezuma Methodist Church. The Rev. Emory Gilbert and the Rev. C. G. Ward officiated. Burial was in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hurdle was born in Henderson but resided in Montezuma most of his life. He was a retired civil service worker at Warner Robins. He was a veteran World War I and a member of the Montezuma Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Corde Persall Hurdle; two sons, The Rev. Billy Hurdle of Hazlehurst and Robert T. Hurdle of East Meadow, N. Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Coogle of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Taylor Marchman of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Neisler of Butler and Mrs. O. B. Bankston of Warm Springs; two brothers, Herbert Hurdle of Montezuma and R. H. Hurdle of Houston, Texas and 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers - Not copied. Watson Mathews Funeral Home is in charge. [Note: William Henderson Hurdle - Born March 4, 1899 - Died December 18, 1968 is buried in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery beside his wife, Cordelia Persall Hurdle [4-7-1906 - 2-16-1980] Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 26, 1968 Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 4, 1968 HOBBS - STAFFORD BILL HOBBS, 52 OBITUARY Services for Bill Hobbs, 52, who died Tuesday at his home near Reynolds, were held Wednesday in the chapel of Goddard Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Russ officiated with burial in Pine Level Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Edgar Hobbs and James C. Hobbs, both of Reynolds; and one sister, Mrs. Carl Stafford of Oglethorpe. [Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Pine Level Cemetery that I think is Bill Hobbs - Anyone having info on him. please respond] I do find where I think his parents & siblings are buried: According to the 1920 Macon Co., Ga. Census, I think his parents are: Barney E. Hobbs [18891930] & Annie Mc.Hobbs [1884- 1955] and his brother, Ernest Paul Hobbs [1915-March 26,1968] Could this be Bill?] Obits I Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Nov. 26, 1926 DEATH ANGEL CALLS PROMINENT CITIZEN MR. C. E. IVEY DIES Mr. Charles E. Ivey, one of Macon County's most prominent citizens, passed away at his home near Oglethorpe last week. Mr. Ivey had lived in South Georgia many years, having moved from Richland, Ga., to this city. He was a most excellent man and had thousands of friends in this vicinity and for his honest attitude and excellent virtues he will be missed. Mr. Ivey was a good man and everybody loved him and he always reciprocated. The funeral and interment took place in Oglethorpe. [Note: Charles E. Ivey born 7-26-1857 d.11-11-1926] Obits J Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 21, 1968JONES - NESMITH-ARMSTRONGCHARLTON 'SON' JONES OBITUARYCharlton "Son" Jones, 52, of Marshallville died unexpectedly Monday night, March 11, in a Peach County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 13, at the Marshallville Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Cantrell and the Rev. Chamles Holmes officiating. Burial ws in Bethany Cemetery near Cochran. Mr. Jones was a native of Dodge County and had lived in Marshallville 24 years, having moved from Doge County. He was a member of the Marshallville Baptist Church and a farmer. He was the son of the late Charlton Jones and Nova NdSmith Jones. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Armstrong Jones of Marshallville and two daughters, Judye Jones and Lynda Jones, both of Marshallville. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home of Perry was in charge. Obits K Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe,Ga. Dec. 4, 1925 EDWARD RODOLPH KENNEDY It was quite a shock to his many friends and relatives when it was learned Monday morning that Mr. E. R. Kennedy, while at the court house had died suddenly. He had come in to town as was his usual Monday practice to bring his daughter to school. He talked with relatives and friends for a short while and then went to the court house where he was found in just a few minutes, dead. He was practically a young man, being only thirty-eight years of age, and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Kennedy, Sr. The body was taken to the home of his neice, Mrs. Cecil Johnson where he remained til Tuesday afternoon when he was taken to MT. ZION CEMETERY and interred, Rev. A. W. Quillian conducting the funeral services. He leaves besides his wife, two daughters, Christine and Mary Annie, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Kennedy, Sr., two brothers, Mr. Jesse Kennedy of Savannah and Mr. J. B. Kennedy, Jr. of this place; one sister, Mrs. T. M. Scovill. And several other relatives and scores of friends to mourn his loss. [Note: This obit says he was interred at Mt. Zion Cem. yet there is a Grave marker for Edward Rodolph Kennery b. 3-10-1887 d. November 30, 1925 in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY - According to the 1900 Census of Macon Co. Ga, he would have been a son of James & Eliza W. Kennedy who are buried at Mt. Zion Cem.] KELLEY-CROMER-WISHAM-LAW-HUNT-BARFIELD WALTER G. KELLEY, 74 of AMERICUS OBITUARY Funeral services for Walter G. Kelley, 74, of Americus, who died at the South Georgia Methodist Nursing Center Monday night, December 16th, after a long illness, were held Wednesday, December 18, from Reese Park Chapel in Americus with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Kelley was a native of Macon County and had resided in Americus for the last 23 years. He was the son of the late Frank Kelley and Mrs. Nancy Cromer Kelley and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Wisham of Americus; three sons. W. G. Kelley, Doris Kelley and Otis Kelley, all of Americus; four sisters, Mrs. Eula Law, Mrs. Robert Hunt, Mrs. Ham Law and Mrs. Howard Barfield, all of Oglethorpe; four brothers, Arnie Kelley, Dalton Kelley, Arthur Kelley of Plant City, Fla., Robert Kelley and Reuben Kelley, both of Oglethorpe; also 15 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 11, 1968 JOINER - KLECKLEY - EDWARDS - KELLEY- MRS. LEE L.[CORA JANE KLECKLEY] JOINER OBITUARY Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Jane Kleckley Joiner of Orlando, Florida were held March 29th at Carey Hand Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando. Mrs. Joiner was 88 years of age and passed away March 27th. She was a native of Oglethorpe, Ga. and was a member of Holden Heights Methodist Church. Her father was the late Joel T. Kleckley and her grandfather, Rev. Jacob Kleckley, a Lutheran pastor, organized Mt. Zion Church in 1838. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George C. Edwards, Mrs. Myrtle Lee Kelley, Orlando, two sons, Joll M. Joiner, Cecil J. Joiner, Orlando; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.. Obits L Submitted By "Davine Campell" davine@corinthian.net Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 18, 1971 LOCKWOOD-HARRIS-TAYLOR-GREENE WILLIE LOCKWOOD FUNERAL NOTICE Willie Lockwood, age 64, of Ideal, passed away Tuesday morning at a local hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Lockwood was a retired civil service employee from Warner Robins and had lived in Macon County all his life. He was a member of the Ideal Baptist Church and a veteral of World Warr II. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, from the Ideal Baptist Church. Rev. Clarence Keene officiated and burial was in LOCKWOOD CEMETERY near Ideal. The following served as pallbearers; Don Oliver, Charles Oliver, Cecil Helms, Charles Lockwood, Ray Greene and Durham Greene. An honorary escort - Not copied. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Voncile Harris Lockwood of Ideal; two sisters, Mrs. Ellis Taylor and Mrs. Robert Greene, both of Ideal, several nieces and nephews. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge. [Note: Willie Lockwood -Born January 27, 1907 - Died November 16, 1971 is buried in IDEAL-LOCKWOOD CEM.beside his wife, Voncile Harris Lockwood [7-17- 1917 - 8-21-1973][He is the son of Sallie & Willie Lockwood probably buried in this same cemetery in UNMARKED GRAVES] The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. March 6,1903 MR. CHARLES WHEELER LEWIS Mr. Charles W. Lewis, age about 68, was stricken with paralysis Thursday night and died the following night. His remains were interred in Felton Cemetery Sunday with Masonic honors. The town and surrounding community sympathizes deeply with the bereaved family. [Note: Charles Wheeler Lewis - 1st Sgt. Co. A 2nd N.C. Inf. CSA Born 1835 - Died March 1, 1903 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside Laura Elizabeth Lewis [No dates][In 1900 Census of Macon Co., Ga. Charles W. Lewis 63, Laura (wife), 49, Mamie B.( dau.) 24, Elizabeth, (dau.) 23, Georgia, (dau.) 22, Charles B. (son), 21 & Laura, (Dau.) 16. These and maybe more, would be his survivors.] Note: wife was Laura Elizabeth Blackwell, b. ca 1850 in N.C. dau of James L. Blackwell and Jane Elizabeth Long. The family is listed in 1870 census of Iredell Co., N.C. Researcher:TremontLdg@AOL.com W.H. Smith ======================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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