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MONROE COUNTY OBITUARY INDEX (The Obituary Collection is Alphabetical by Surname) (Please be aware of
Copyright Information. Obituaries published after
1923 are in general copyrighted by the newspaper publishing
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-C- Tom Clements Judge Floyd Clower Floyd Clower J. F. Clower Mrs. Annie Eliza Clower Mrs. E. A. Cocke Miss Newtie Cocke William Lee Cole Geo. W. Coleman, Sr. Mrs. J. M. Collier Dr. O. C. Collins Mr. John T. Cooper Robert Corley Mrs. M. A. Coulon E. G. Cox Mrs. Hattie E. Davis Mrs. R. L. Davis W. B. Davis Frances Day Jane Francis Wright Dewberry Thomas Dewberry Thomas J. Dewberry Mrs. John H. Dews James B. Dickerson Joseph Douglass W. J. Dumas [Back to Index]
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Mrs. Gladys Mae Parker Gainer Benjamin Randolph Gardner James L. Gardner Jesse Frederick Gardner Kate Cauthen Gardner Richard Gardner Thomas Jefferson Gardner W. Z. Gardner (Birthday) Pattie McMullan Gregory Mildred Gibson Mr. Burwell Green John W. Green Mrs. Nancy Greene Preston F. Green Mrs. Donie Gibson Mrs. Martha Hanson Gibson Erstine Maddox J. M. Goggans Jim Matt Goggans Jim Goggans R. W. Goggans Mrs. Hattie Byars Goodrum Mrs. Annie Mae Snow Goodrum Mrs. C. O. Goodwynne Mrs. O. E. Goodwyne Mr. T. S. Grigg [Back to Index]
-H- -I- Algernon Decatur Jackson
-K- Rex King
-L- Erstine Maddox Mrs. Nancy Ann Maddox C. R. Maddox Erstine Maddox J. A. Maddox Mrs. Mattie Maddox M. M. Maddox R. C. Maddox George Mann Mrs. Manning Mrs. J. J. Mapp Mrs. Mary Rumble Marks M. A. Martin J. E. Matthews Mrs. I. S. Maynard Rev. Jesse Mays John Mays Lamar Mays Verna Mays Mrs. J. A. Means, Sr. (Birthday celebration) Mr. W. B. Meek Oscar T. McComon W. A. McComon Ida Smith McCord D. L. McCoy Mrs. H. J. McCoy Miss Mattie Mae McDowell Mr. John McGinty J. D. McGowan Hezekiah Joshua McKenney Miss Lula McKinney Mr. R. T. McMullen Mrs. F. M. Means Clinch Merritt Mrs. Mattie W. Merritt Mrs. R. C. Merritt (Miss Mary Webb) Miss Mae Mitchell Mrs. N. F. Mitchell Judge Mobley Mrs. E. M. Moore J. B. Moore E. W. Morrison Mrs. C. T. Mower (Mary Lou Thrash) Spencer S. Mullins
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-P- Mrs. Elizabeth Ponder Mrs. Georgia Ponder Tom C. Porch U. L. Porch Mrs. Annie Lee Spier Pritchett Mr. J. L. Pritchett Martha Ann Pritchett Mrs. A. J. Purifoy
Lillian Burton Renfroe
-S- Mary Sutton Mrs. Sallie King Sutton Herbert H. Swasey Mrs. W. J. Sykes Mrs. M. F. Symonds
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-Y- Zellner, A. J Zellner, Harriet Taylor
The Monroe Advertiser, 26 Sep 1913 (Transcribed
by Evelyn Bugg)
Mrs. Ida Hardin Is Claimed By
Death
The Monroe Advertiser, 7 Jun 1890 (Transcribed
by Evelyn Bugg)
J. F. Clower, aged 72, died Friday at the Confederate Soldiers' home. He is survived by one son, Jesse Clower, of Forsyth, Ga. The body was taken to Poole's. {Believe that should be brother, Jesse, & Floyd was survived by several offspring}
J. Floyd Clower, aged 72, died last Friday at the Confederate Soldier's Home in Atlanta. He was a native of Monroe County. He was married to Miss Myrick, who died several years ago. He is survived by several children, all of whom live in Atlanta. His many Monroe county friends will regret to learn of his death.
JOHN ALLEN; The Monroe Advertiser, December 1902 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Pioneer Citizen Dead Mr. John Allen, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe county, died on Sunday night at his home near Dame’s Ferry. He was buried from Holly Grove church on Monday afternoon. Rev. M. L. Carswell conducted the burial service. The deceased was a widely known and esteemed citizen. His wife, six daughters and three sons and a number of grand-children survive him. He is said to leave behind eighty living descendants. Had he lived until the last day of December , he would have been eight-five years of age. (born 30 December 1818; died 30 November 1902). [Back to Index}
WALTER M. ACREE: The Monroe Advertiser, 27 February 1930 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Walter M. Acree Dies At Camilla Sunday The following account of the death of Mrs. Walter M. Acree, father of Mrs. H. E. Newton, is taken from The Macon Telegraph: Camilla, Ga., Feb 25—Walter M. Acree, 58, died at his home in Camilla Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness of four months. Mr. Acree was born near Camilla and lived his entire life in the community. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Acree, pioneer settlers of Mitchell county. The remains were interred at the new cemetery this morning at 10 o’clock. The pallbearers were B. H. Jenkins, Dan Palmer, P.C. Cullens, E. J. Vann, B. E. Carlisle, F. A. Brown and Leon Perry. The honorary pallbearers were C. D. Crow, Dr. McDaniel, W. L. Butler, G. B. Baggs, T. G. Tyson, W. H. Bullard and W. E. Holton. Mr. Acree was a farmer and a member of the Methodist church. He is survived by one brother, W. G. Acree, of Savannah, and one sister, Mrs. J. L. Brown, of Camilla; one son, Max Acree, of Orlando, Fla., and four daughters, Mrs. H. E. Newton, of Forsyth, Mrs. Mamie Sue Mills, of Camilla, and Misses Martha and Aurora Acree of Camilla. Rev. A. W. Reese, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. W. T. Halstead, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. Mr. Mitchell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the funeral. [Back to Index}
MRS. FANNIE BANKS; The Monroe Advertiser, 26 February 1925 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. Fannie Banks Dies at Home of Daughter in Macon The funeral of Mrs. Fannie White Banks, aged 71, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. M. Worsham, 140 Beach avenue, Macon, where she was on a visit, was held Wednesday afternoon at Marvin Methodist church at Johnstonville, and interment was in the Greenwood cemetery beside her husband who preceded her nearly forty years ago. Mrs. Banks was the daughter of Judge Jim White, one of the pioneer citizens of Monroe county, whose home was noted for its old Southern hospitality. At the death of her husband she was left with a large family of small children, for whom she gave her life’s labor, but at the same time found time to help organize Marvin church, where she was active in every department. The funeral was in charge of Rev. Sherman England, the first pastor of this church but now of Thomaston, assisted by Rev. L. W. Browder of the Barnesville circuit, and Rev. R. L. Bivins of the Forsyth Baptist church. Rev. England told of being the first pastor and Marvin church being his first charge and what an inspiration the help and prayers and co-operation of this good woman was to him. Mrs. Banks is survived by three sons, Ben T. and Ollie Banks, Forsyth, James Banks, Barwick; four daughters, Mrs. Vallie Flewellen, McIntosh, Fla, Mrs. R. M. Worsham, Macon, Mrs. Charles Head, Barnesville, and Mrs. Farley Haygood, Goggans. Three brothers, Joe B. White and Ed. R. White, Forsyth, and Dave P. White, Gainesville. A large company of relatives and friends attended the funeral. [Back to Index}
MRS. MARY BAZEMORE: The Monroe Advertiser, 19 February 1931 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Funeral of Mrs. Mary Bazemore Held Sunday The following account of the funeral of Mrs. Mary M. Bazemore, esteemed citizen of Monroe county, is taken from the Monday edition of the Macon Telegraph: The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Murcheson Bazemore were held at the grave at the Bazemore cemetery in Monroe county at 11 o’clock yesterday morning. Elder Clifford Green officiated, and interment was in the family lot. Mrs. Bazemore died Friday afternoon after an illness of a few days. She was 56 years of age and was the widow of R. H. Bazemore. The following were pallbearers: H. J. Bazemore, R. E., J. W., G. P. Bazemore, C. J. Holloway and T. R Thigpen. [Back to Index}
MRS. JENNIE BRENT: The Monroe Advertiser, 16 October 1903 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. Jennie Brent Dead, sixty-five years old, died at 8 o’clock last night at her home at Fort McPherson. The deceased was the wife of Thomas Y. Brent. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Forsyth, Ga. The above from the Atlanta Journal, 18th instant, will be read with regret by the friends of this good woman. Mrs. Brent was born and reared in Monroe county and leaves a husband, several children to mourn her loss. To them we extend deepest sympathy. [Back to Index}
MRS. MARY L. BRIDGES: The Monroe Advertiser, 17 September 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. Bridges, 74 Is Claimed By Death Mrs. Mary L. Bridges, 74, of 300 Martin street, East Point, died Sunday at the residence. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. N. Bostic, of Atlanta, and Mrs. O. M. Smith, of Baltimore, Md.; six sons, M. R. Bridges, of Berner; W. A. Bridges, of Trenton, S.C.; T. E. Bridges, of Charlotte, N.C.; E. B. Bridges, of East Point; J. L. Bridges, of Dublin, and G.C. Bridges, of Chester, S.C.; 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. [Back to Index}
CALVIN F. BRINKLEY; The Monroe Advertiser, 10 September 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Calvin F. Brinkley Victim of Gunshot Calvin F. Brinkley, popular member of the Ensign community, passed away at his home Monday, August 31. He was 19 years of age and his death was caused by a rifle shot. Coroner James Weldon held an inquest and the jury decided that Brinkley’s death could have been accidental. It is reported that he had volunteered for service in the navy a few days before his death. The survivors are his father, I. F. Brinkley of Forsyth; two brothers, Clarence and Troy Brinkley of Forsyth, and four sisters, Mrs. G. U. Mitchell of Forsyth, Mrs. Linnie Williams of Griffin, Mrs. Susie Morgan of Thomaston and Mrs. Connie Anderson of Mississippi. The funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 1 at the Ensign church by Rev. A.A. Heath and interment was in the city cemetery. [Back to Index}
A. S. CHAMBLEE: The Monroe Advertiser, 10 September 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Funeral Conducted for A.S. Chamblee (sic) Funeral services for A.S. Chamlee, 64, postmaster at Bartow, and campaign manager for the late Dr. L. G. Hardman when he was elected Governor of Georgia, were held Monday morning from the residence in Bartow. Burial was in the cemetery there. Mr. Chamlee died Sunday night at the residence. Surviving are his wife; a son, A. S. Chamlee, Jr.; a grandson, Al Chamlee; three sisters, Miss Linda Chamlee, of Atlanta; Mrs. J. H. Johnson, postmistress of Fort McPherson, and Mrs. J. F. Keith of California, and four brothers, George, A. K., John and Dr. Aquilla Chamlee. [Back to Index}
MRS. R. C. MERRITT; (Miss Mary Webb) The Monroe Advertiser, 21 January 1943 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. R. C. Merritt Claimed by Death Funeral services for Mrs. R. C. Merritt, esteemed Monroe County citizen, aged 58, formerly Miss Mary Webb, who died Sunday, January 10, at her home near Forsyth, were held Monday January 11th, at 1:00 P.M. at Fairview Church near Forsyth. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. D. Gibson and the Rev. G. T. Shell and interment was made in the city cemetery. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Robert Merritt, and a daughter, Mrs. John Brooks, of Jackson. [Back to Index}
MRS. BURT BOWDOIN (Miss Louise Rogers) The Monroe Advertiser, 21 January 1943 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. Burt Bowdoin Dies at Juliette Funeral services for Mrs. Burt Bowdoin, prominent resident of Juliette, aged 36, formerly Miss Louise Rogers, who died Saturday, January 9, at her home in Juliette, were held Monday January 11th at 4:00 P.M. at the Juliette Methodist Church. The Rev. J. B. Stodghill conducted the service, assisted by Rev. G. T. Shell and Rev. J. D. Gibson, and interment was made in the church cemetery. Survivors are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Curtis Leveritt, Macon; one brother, Rufus Rogers, Forsyth; four sisters, Mrs. Rawleigh Bowdoin, Macon, Mrs. F. L. Roquemore, Forsyth, Mrs. Elrod Abernathy, Forsyth, and Mrs. J. W. Dorsett, Juliette. [Back to Index}
D. E. EVANS: The Monroe Advertiser, 27 April 1939 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Evans’ Funeral Is Held At Rocky Creek Funeral services for D. E. Evans, 81, former resident of Monroe county, who died at the residence of his son, Frank Evans, in Valdosta Monday afternoon, were held at the Rocky Creek Baptist church in Monroe county at 3 p.m. (EST) Wednesday. The Rev. Mr. Heath officiated and burial was in Rocky Creek cemetery. Mr. Evans had made his home in Valdosta for the past 15 years, having lived in Monroe county all of his life prior to that time. He was a retired farmer and was a member of the Rocky Creek Baptist church. [Back to Index}
MRS. J. W. CHAFFIN (Miss Mattie Goggans): The Monroe Advertiser, 10 July 1914 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Death of Mrs. J. W. Chaffin Again are we called upon to chronicle the death of another excellent woman, Mrs. J. W. Chaffin, of Cabaniss District. Last Thursday night Mrs. Chaffin was taken suddenly ill and died in a very short time. She was a consecrated Christian, a member of the Congregational Methodist church and Rev. G. W. Hansford conducted the funeral service. Mrs. Chaffin was a member of an old and influential family being, prior to her marriage, Miss Mattie Goggans. Surviving her are her husband, two children, Vera and Albert, two sisters, Miss Lucy Goggans, of Cabaniss and Mrs. William Conner, of Atlanta and two brothers, William and John Goggans, of Cabaniss. [Back to Index]
W. F. ROQUEMORE; The Monroe Advertiser, 5 June 1930 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Aged Man Ends His Life with Shotgun W. F. Roquemore Commits Suicide Wednesday Morning at Home of Son. Was Retired Farmer. Mr. W. F. Roquemore, aged 76, used a shotgun to take his own life Wednesday morning. He was a retired farmer and a member of a prominent family of the county and had a wide circle of friends who grieved to learn of his death. He made his home with his son, Mr. Frank Roquemore.
Mr. Roquemore is survived by four daughters and three sons,
Mrs. Pearl Edge, Mrs. G. E. Stuart, Mrs. Chester Little,
Mrs. Claude Allen, Messrs. A.F., J. L. and B.F. Roquemore,
all of Monroe county. The funeral was conducted
Thursday morning at Holly Grove church by Rev. H.D. Warnock
and interment was in the church cemetery. The
pallbearers were Messrs. Preston Stuart, Francis Stuart, Gus
Stewart, Paul Roquemore, Douglas Roquemore and William Edge.
J. D. MCGOWEN; The Monroe Advertiser, 25 July 1935 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) J.D. McCowen Dies in Atlanta Mr. J. D. McCowen, a prominent former citizen of Forsyth, passed away at his home in Atlanta, Sunday. He was 72 years of age and was formerly the head of a whole sale grain firm bearing his name. Before going to Atlanta, Mr. McCowen was engaged in the grain and brokerage business in Forsyth. His grandfather was the founder of the old McCowen Guards during the War Between the States. The unit was later known as the Quitman Guards. He was a nephew of Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Florida. Other survivors include a son, Mr. E. H. McCowen, Cleveland, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. P.E. Medlock, Atlanta, a brother, Mr. J. H. McCowen, Forsyth, and a sister, Mrs. M. E. Shi, Columbus. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at the First Baptist church of Forsyth by Dr. A Chamlee and Rev. H.D. Warnock, and interment was in the city cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. W. Banks, L. E. Zellner, A. M. Zellner, J. O. Elrod and H. E. Newton. [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 29 January 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. J. A. Huddleston Dies At Tallapoosa Tallapoosa—Mrs. J. A. Huddleston, of Tallapoosa, died at her home here Sunday night after an illness of five months. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. M. S. Word of Atlanta, Mrs. Frances Nixon of Birmingham, and Miss Faye Huddleston of Tallapoosa, Ga; a granddaughter, Mrs. W. P. Drew of Brunswick; three grandsons, Irving H. Sloan of Miami, Joe H. Sloan of Seattle, Wash., and Walker Jack Sloan of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. G. W. Newton, Forsyth. Funeral services were held in Forsyth Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Methodist Church.
The Monroe Advertiser, 19 February 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) We deeply sympathize with Mr. Earl Abernathy in the death of his wife, which occurred Tuesday, Feb 10 after a long period of ill health. She was one of our community’s most beloved women and had spent almost her entire life in Dillards district. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ingram and a devoted member of Ephesus church. A loving wife, a good neighbor and a true friend. I have known “Miss Fannie” ever since I was five years old and loved her like my own Aunt. She was such a good friend to my mother as well as myself. NELLIE GREY [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 24 Feb 1944, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. Abernathy Dies
After Brief Illness
Funeral services for Mrs. J. S. Abernathy, esteemed citizen
of Monroe county, who passed away Tuesday night at the age
of 68, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Bramblett
Funeral Home with Rev. Paul McKnight, pastor of the Forsyth
Methodist church, conducting the services. Interment
was in the city cemetery.
The Monroe Advertiser, 24 Feb 1944, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Banks Funeral Is Held in Marietta Funeral services for B. J. (Sank) Bans, aged 85, who died early Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Luther Goggans, of Marietta, were held Wednesday in Marietta and interment was made in Jackson. Mr. Banks, who had been making his home in Forsyth with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Banks, left several weeks ago to visit his daughter. He was stricken with a heart attack and his death followed almost immediately. He was a native of Monroe County, though for a number of years he lived in Jackson and in Atlanta, coming after the death of his wife to spend his last years in his boyhood home. He is survived by three sons, Choen and Albert of Atlanta, and Willis, of Griffin; three daughters, Mrs. Goggans, of Marietta, Mrs. Joe Camp and Mrs. Henry Anderson, both of Atlanta.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 24 February 1944 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. R. E. Watts Is Claimed by Death The friends of Mrs. R. E. Watts were grieved to learn of her death at her home near Cabaniss. Mrs. Watts, the former Miss Mamie Coleman, was the daughter of J. M. Coleman and Mary Edwards Coleman. She was born 26th January, 1872, and died 17th February, 1944. She was a devoted member of Cabaniss Baptist church since childhood and was active in the work of the church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Stodghill at Cabiniss church February 19. Arrangements were in charge of Bramblett Funeral Home of Forsyth and pallbearers were her nephews, E. L. Goggans, W. G. Goggans, E. J. Chambless, Howell Chambless, Ray Chambless, and J. M. Coleman. Mrs. Watts is survived her her husband, R. E. Watts; one sister, Mrs. Y. G. Chambless of Rentz, and several nieces and nephews.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 24 February 1944. (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Morcock Funeral Is Held in Texas Mrs. J. C. Morcock, Sr., has returned from Houston, Tex., where she attended the funeral of her daughter, Dorothy, Mrs. B. B. Pettitt, who died Feb. 11. Mrs. Pettitt is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morcock Sr., of Forsyth; five sisters, Mrs. M. R. Dixon and Mrs. Jas. H. Dodd, of Macon; Mrs. Joseph Liston, Lafayette, Ind.; Mrs. Dr. (sic) M. W. Wright, Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. R. C. Johnson Jr., Columbus, GA. Also two brothers, Lt. Col. J. C. Morcock Jr., Forsyth and Southwood J. Morcock of Covington.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, November 1908 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
The Death of an Estimable Lady Eightieth Year—Leaves Large Family of Children After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Georgia A. Allen breathed her last at her home in the city at an early hour Monday morning. Mrs. Allen was born in 1829, and had she lived until next February would have been eighty years of age. She had been a member of this Methodist church for a number of years, and her noble deeds and Christian efforts stand forth as a living monument (sic) to the character of her beautiful Christian life. The deceased was the widow of Rev. William G. Allen, who died in this city a number of years ago. She was a mother of nine children, all of whom survive her. There are three sons, George W. Allen of Atlanta, Rev. B. P. Allen of Cedartown and Prof M. C. Allen of Forsyth, who is teaching school at Blakely; and six daughters, namely, Mrs. Sidney Babcock of Arkansas, Mrs. Vista Redding of Douglasville, Mrs. F. N. Wilder of Forsyth, Mrs. Frank Siler of Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Evans Patillo of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Fred W. Johnson of Franklin, N.C. All of the children were with Mrs. Allen during her last illness and ministered to her with beautiful devotion. The funeral exercises were conducted at the Methodist church Monday morning at eleven o’clock by Rev. George Yarbrough, assisted by her pastor, Rev. J. a. Timmerman. The interment was in Oakland cemetery. [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 20 November
1908, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Editor of Monroe Advertiser, Dear Sir: We, the faculty and students of the colored Normal and Industrial school, wish the (sic) express this as a tribute to the late Mrs. G. A. Allen, who departed this life November 16, 1908. During our struggle for existence within the past few years, God gave us this noble hearted christian (sic) friend. Her deep and prayerful influences we feel keenly. We prize greatly the tokens contributed to our school at various times by her and we trust she has received the rich reward prepared for the faithful in the “Great Beyond.” Respectfully, Wm. M. Hubbard, Prin.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 29 January 1942, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. J. P. Amerson, Dies at Forsyth Home Mrs. J. P. Amerson died at her home in Forsyth late Saturday after an extended illness. She was 64, and the former Miss Annie Lavonia Pritchett. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Highway Methodist church. Surviving are three sons, W. L. Amerson, of Macon; and C. C. and P. J. Amerson of Forsyth; and three daughters, Miss Earline Amerson of Macon; Mrs. N. B. Martin of Fort Balley; and Mrs. Maude Rozia, of Maryland.[Back to Index] The Monroe Advertiser, 29 January 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. J. A. Huddleston Dies At Tallapoosa Tallapoosa—Mrs. J. A. Huddleston, of Tallapoosa, died at her home here Sunday night after an illness of five months. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. M. S. Word of Atlanta, Mrs. Frances Nixon of Birmingham, and Miss Faye Huddleston of Tallapoosa, Ga; a granddaughter, Mrs. W. P. Drew of Brunswick; three grandsons, Irving H. Sloan of Miami, Joe H. Sloan of Seattle, Wash., and Walker Jack Sloan of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. G. W. Newton, Forsyth. Funeral services were held in Forsyth Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Methodist Church.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 24 February 1944 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) G.B. Lunsford Dies at Fort Valley G. B. Lunsford passed away at the home of his son Elvis Lunsford of Fort Valley on Saturday, February 12 and was buried near Fort Valley Sunday. He was 68 years of age and had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Lunsford was born and reared in Monroe county and lived here the greater part of his life. He lived in Athens for two years and was visiting his son in Fort Valley at the time of his death. He had many friends. The survivors are two sons, Elvis Lunsford of Ft. Valley and Callen Lunsford of Forsyth. One brother, C. C. Lunsford of Forsyth also survives him.
The Monroe Advertiser, 29 January 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. H. O. Chambliss Passes at Juliette Mrs. H. O. Chambliss, an esteemed citizen of Juliette, passed away at her home Monday. She was 35 years of age and prior to her marriage was Miss Magnolia Virden. The survivors are her husband; two sons, Eugene and Rogers Chambliss; two daughters, Misses Vivian and Eloise Chambliss; one sister, Mrs. J. R. Bearden, and her mother, Mrs. C. C. Virden, all of Juliette. The funeral service was conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Juliette Methodist church by Rev. L. L. Minton and interment was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 21 October 1910 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Forsyth Man Dies in Macon R. T. Asbury, aged 85, President of Bessie Tift College (Monroe College) 1872-79 and 1885-90, died in Macon, Tuesday, and his remains were interred in Oakland cemetary, (sic) Wednesday in the presence of the faculty and students of Bessie Tift and his old friends and acquaintances in Forsyth. He was the oldest graduate of Mercer University and a Confederate soldier. Only two children survive him, Mesdames L. A. Banks and C.A. Turner, of Macon. [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 30 May 1913 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Death of Mrs. J. T. Arnold One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in sometimes was that of Mrs. J. T. Arnold who died at her home near Russelville Wednesday after an illness of several months. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. Nat Walts of Cabaniss and was married to Mr. J. T. Arnold about fifteen years ago. A good neighbor, a true friend, a devoted wife and mother; her going away leaves a vacancy that will be very hard to fill. Five children and four step children are left to mourn the tender guidance and loving council of a wise mother. But her life work was ended and we sorrow not as those that have no hope for we feel she has heard the blessed command: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of the Lord.” She was a consistent member of the missionary Baptist church and was ever ready to do her Master’s biding. The funeral services were conducted at Cabaniss Baptist church at 10 o’clock Thursday morning by Rev. T. H. Vaughn, in the presence of a large crowd of old friends and former neighbors, the casket resting under a bower of beautiful flowers. The remains were interred in the family lot at the Cabaniss cemetery. To the bereaved family we extend heartfelt sympathy. Think not of your loved one as dead, but as just beginning to live and living on a higher plane; free from all sorrow and suffering. (This is followed by a poem.)[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 28 September 1917, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Miss Rebecca Anderson, of Proctor’s District, Monroe county, died September 20. Miss Anderson was born September 20, 1833, her death occurring on her 84th birthday. The death of Miss Anderson marks the passing of one whose life record is unique in the annals of Monroe or any other county. It is permitted to few during these days to live to the ripe old age of eight-four years. Of fewer still can it be said that for eighty-four years they resided at the same place and during that period were never more than twenty miles from home. Another remarkable feature in the life history of Miss Anderson is that she had never seen a train nor rode in an automobile; she had never even visited Forsyth. Her death, therefore, leaves a vacancy in the ranks of those rare citizens who, for almost a century have found contentment in the quietude of their own firesides. [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 4 June 1895, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Death of
W. B. Amos Wednesday evening last, just after the lingering rays of the setting sun had ceased to kiss the surrounding hills Mr. Willie B. Amos departed this life at his home in this city. Mr. Amos was born and brought up to the years of his youth in Knoxville, GA. He came to this city in his youth with his father, Rev. E. M. Amos. Arriving at his maturity he entered into and was engaged in the mercantile business for several years. The writer was for a time associated with him in business and found him to be a thorough business man of the utmost integrity. For the past ten or twelve years he has managed the agency of several fire insurance companies in this city and has done the principal fire insurance business and in a most satisfactory manner. He was a true friend, decided in his convictions and loyal to duty in every relation of life. He united himself with the Missionary Baptist church in his young manhood and was true and faithful to his religious duties and convictions to the end. As a deacon of the church and Sunday school superintendent he was truly diligent and faithful. As a citizen he was true and steadfast in the advocacy of whatever tended to the general good. The funeral services at the Baptist church at 3 o’clock Thursday evening were attended by a number of friends and were conducted by Rev. M. H. Lane assisted by Rev. C. A. Turner, of Macon, who pronounced an impressive eulogy upon the deceased, after which the remains were escorted to Oakland cemetery and placed at rest in the family burial lot. He leaves a widow, three sons, two married daughters and a multitude of friends to mourn his death. The Advertiser joins the entire community in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 19 January 1917 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) In Memory of Mr. Tom Allen On Tuesday, December 18, about 10:30 o’clock the death angel visited the home of Mr. J. W. Allen and bore away his loving brother, Mr. Tom Allen, who died after an illness of fourteen weeks. He was united in Holly Grove church at early boyhood. Uncle Tom was born in 1862 and died at the age of 54 years old. His remains were entered (sic) at Holly Grove cemetery among a host of friends and relatives. (A lengthy poem follows.) Uncle Tom is survived by five sisters. They are: Mrs. Tom Pippin, of Forsyth, Mrs. Thom Adams, of Juliette, Mrs. Dock Edwards, of Dames Ferry, Mrs. George Beasley and Mrs. Jimmie James, of Macon, and two brothers, Mr. J. W. Allen, of Macon, and Mr. J. M. Allen, of this place. A niece, MARY ANNIE ALLEN.
The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 1, Col 5 (transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Long Illness Fatal to F. E. Rowland F. E. Rowland, popular and well known citizen of Forsyth, passed away at his home Tuesday morning at the age of 61 years. He was an upright and public-spirited citizen, deeply interested in the welfare of his town, county and state. He was prominent in fraternal circles and was a member of the city council at the time of his death. He founded the first picture show in Forsyth and was later one of the best photographers in the state. Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife, the former Miss Anne Sneed; two daughters, Miss Velma Rowland of Forsyth, and Mrs. W. T. Tyler, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; son, P. B. Rowland, of Los Angeles; brothers, J. H., of Shreveport, La., and E. M. Rowland, of Mexico, Mo.; sisters, Mrs. A. H. Gurupe, of Chicago, and Mrs. Ben Ogden, Jr., of Cedar Rapids, Oregon.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:30
at the home of Rev. J. H. Clarke assisted by Rev. T. R.
Kendall, Jr., of the Methodist church. Interment was
in the city cemetery with members of the city council acting
as pallbearers. Arrangements were in charge of the
Bramblett Funeral Home.
The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 1, Col 3 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Henry M. Stewart is Paid Tribute Funeral services for Henry Michael Stewart, 74, were held Tuesday afternoon at Rocky Creek church in Monroe County. Rev. A.A. Heath officiated and interment followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Stewart died at his home Monday morning, following a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Miss Hattie Belle Stewart of Forsyth and Mrs. T. W. Williamson of Jacksonville.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 1, Col 5 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Former Forsythian Dies in Bainbridge Mrs. Player was very popular and had many friends here, being a member of the First Baptist church and active in the work of the missionary society.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 2, Col 4 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. Hampton Passes in Monroe The following account of the death of Mrs. P. B. Hampton is taken from the Thursday edition of the Macon Telegraph: Mrs. P. B. Hampton, 76, died at 9:15 o’clock last night at the home of her son, R. L. Hampton, in Bolingbroke. She had been in declining health for several years, but had been seriously ill only a week. Mrs. Hampton was born in Charleston, S.C., Jan 11, 1861. She was before her marriage Miss Daisy Florence Cason. She had been a resident of Macon 47 years , and was a member of the Free Methodist church on Belmont avenue (sic). She is survived by her husband, the Rev. P.B. Hampton, Bolingbroke; one daughter; Mrs. W. C. Turlington, Macon; one son, R. L. Hampton, Bolingbroke; 19 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. W. E. Burnett, Gladewater, Texas; and a brother, E. J. Cason of Macon. Funeral plans will be announced later by Hart’s mortuary.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937,
Vol 83, Pg 6, Col 2 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) We, the colored citizens of Forsyth, feel that we have lost one of our best friends in the person of Verna Mays, granddaughter of the late Rev. J.A. James, founder of Saint James Baptist Church. She was a religious missionary worker, a true friend to everyone. We miss her presence lost but spiritually we feel that her example of kindness remains with us always. ALICE LAMAR and Members of St. James Baptist Church.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 9 December 1943, Vol 89, Page 1, Col 1 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. L. O. Hollis Claimed by Death Funeral services for Mrs. L. O. Hollis, aged 80, esteemed resident of Forsyth, who died early Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Loring Wadley, of Macon, were held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at the Bramblett Funeral home in Forsyth, and interment followed in the city cemetery. Mrs. Hollis was before her marriage to Mr. Hollis, who died several yers ago, Miss Mattie Peurifoy. She was an active member of the Forsyth Methodist church and of the Cabaniss Chapter U.D.C. so long as her health permitted. She is survived by two sons, K. Lyle Hollis, Forsyth, and H. P. Hollis, Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter Mrs. Loring Wadley, Macon; one brother, Stanley Peurifoy, of Abilene, Texas. The services were conducted by the Rev. Augustus Ernest, a former pastor, assisted by the Rev. Paul McKnight. Pallbearers were C. D. Hollis, Kirk Salter, L. R. Wadley, Jr., G. P. Whatley, John Thweatt and Ashley Phinazee.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 9 Dec 1943, Vol 89, Pg 1, Col 4 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. R. L. Davis of Toomsboro, died at her home at 3:50 A.M.C.W.T. on Nov 30th following 10 days illness. On Nov. 21st she was stricken with paralysis from which she never recovered. She will be remembered by all her friends here as Mrs. Little, wife of Mr. Ben Little. One year after Mr. Little died she went back to her home near Dublin, in Wilkinson County where she married Mr. R. L. Davis, her childhood sweetheart.
Seven years ago I had the pleasure of visiting them in their
lovely home near Toomsboro. Mr. Davis being a
well-to-do farmer in Wilkinson County, they had a beautiful
home. A more devoted and more loved couple I never
saw. Everyone around there called them “Uncle Rufe”
and Aunt Em”. (sic) and everyone loved them. Funeral services were held Dec. 1st at Big Sandy Church in Wilkinson County; the Rev. J. E. Townsend officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Townsend Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Surviving besides her husband are one sister, Mrs. Nora Christian; three brothers, A.J. Dominy of Toomsboro and H. B. and Perry Dominy of Irwinton and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Zeddie Perry, Jim Christian and Mrs. Lewis Allen of Dublin. By a friend who loved her. MRS. D. M. JOHNSON[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 9 Dec 1943, Vol 89, Pg 1, Col 5 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Funeral services for M. A. Martin, who passed away at his home in the Forsyth Cotton Mill Community Friday, were held Saturday afternoon at the mill church with Rev. Garrett officiating. Mr. Martin was 77 years old and was highly regarded by many friends. Interment was in the Forsyth cemetery with Bramblett Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors are two sons, Sam Martin of Forsyth and John Martin of Columbus and one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Velmar, of Wetumka, Ala.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 26 Aug 1937, Vol 83, Pg 2, Col 3 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. C. T. Mower Dies in Washington Mrs. C. T. Mower died in Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C., Sunday morning at 6 o’clock, following an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Mower, a native of Monroe county, was formerly Miss Mary Lou Thrash daughter of the late Daisy Hannon and C. Rosser Thrash. In her early childhood, her family moved to Alabama, where she was reared. For the past several years she had lived in (sic) Canal Zone, where her husband was stationed in the Air Corps of the U.S.A. Besides her husband, Capt. C. T. Mower, she is survived by her grandmother, Mrs. Theo Hanno, of Opelika, Ala., several uncles and aunts, John, Mell and Joe Hannon, Misses Theo and Louise Hannon of Opelika, Ala., Paul and Lewis Thrash of Lorane, C. E. Thrash of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. R. E. Hamilton of Cordele and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Forsyth. [Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 26 Aug 1937, Vol 83, Pg 5, Col 2, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) J. T. Edge Dies at His Home at Smarrs J. T. Edge, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Smarrs, died at his home Friday morning, August 20, at 6:20 o’clock. Mr. Edge had been in failing health for several months. He was confined in his bed for nine weeks. Mr. Edge was born in Monroe county July 24, 1874, and spent his entire life here with the exception of one year in Texas. He joined Mt. Zion Methodist church when a young man. He will be greatly missed in the community, where he was well thought of by all who knew him. Mr. Edge leaves his widow, the former Miss Eyleen Bowden; five daughters, Mrs. Ernest Ham, Misses Bernice and Juanita Edge, of Smarrs, Mrs. Cullen Herndon, of Forsyth; two sons, J. T., Jr., of Norris, Tenn., and Charles Edges of Smarrs; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Lane, Macon, and Mrs. Ophelia Britt, Griffin; one brother, George Edge, Forsyth; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were conducted at Providence church at 11 o’clock August 21, Rev. A.A. Heath officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbealers (sic) were the following nephews: Julian R. Bowden, Clifford Bowden, Sam Britt, Otis Britt, Alexander Britt and Roy Edge. Bramblett Funeral home was in charge. (This is followed by a 12-line poem)[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 12 Jan 1922, Vol LXCIII, No. 5, Page 1, Col 3 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. A. H. Sneed Passes at Age of Eighty-Three Mrs. A. H. Sneed passed away at her home in Forsyth Sunday morning, January 8, at 2 o’clock. She had not enjoyed her usual health for several months and a few weeks prior to her death contracted a cold which added to the infirmities of age hastened her death. Mrs. Sneed would have been eight-four years old in a few months. She was the oldest citizen in respect to years and residence of the city of Forsyth and bore the same relation in the matter of membership in the local Presbyterian church. Mrs. Sneed was of one of the prominent families of this section of Georgia, both by birth and marriage. Before her marriage she was a Miss Barnes and the town of Barnesville is name for her father. The Sneed family has been prominent in social, educational and religious affairs in this part of the sate for many years and Mrs. Sneed was in every way an honor to the name she bore. She was true and loyal in all the relations of life and though shut off from the affairs of an active life during her latter years, she always retained the highest esteem of a wide circle of friends. The immediate relatives surviving Mrs. Sneed are three daughters and three sons: Misses Carrie and Annie Sneed of Forsyth, Mrs. J. W. Arnall of Senoia, Mr. D. L. Sneed of Forsyth, Mr. W. D. Sneed of Brunswick and Mr. Arch Sneed of Swainsboro. The funeral services were held at the home Monday morning and interment was in the city cemetery.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 26 May 1949, Vol 95, Pg 6, Col 1 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Death of an Infant Nine-month-old Martha Ann Pritchett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pritchett, of Brighton Mill, died Wednesday evening at 8:30 o’clock. Besides her parents, survivors include two sisters, (names omitted because some are still living) and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Castleberry. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Congregational Holiness Church, Brighton Mill. The Rev. J. W. Brown, of Griffin, will officiate. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Ash-Wilder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 26 May 1949. Vol 95, Pg 1, Col 4 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) J. E. Castleberry, Prominent Forsyth Business Man, Dies Jeptha E Castleberry, Sr., prominent Forsyth pharmacist, operator of the Phinazee-Castleberry Drug Store, died at 4:20 o’clock last Saturday morning in an Atlanta hospital, where he had been confined five weeks. His funeral was held at his residence Sunday afternoon, and interment was made in the City Cemetery. Born in Monroe County December 6, 1896, Mr. Castleberry had lived all his life in this county, where he was widely and popularly known. He was the son of Mrs. Jewel Hammer Castleberry and the late James Edgar Castleberry. He received his education in the schools of this county, and later passed the examination as a registered pharmacist before the board in Atlanta. As a youth, he attained the distinction of being one of the first Boy Scouts in the United States to win the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor that that organization has to offer. He was a member of the Forsyth Methodist Church. Mr. Castleberry had been in poor health several months and his condition had caused his family and friends grave concern several weeks. During the last few days, he had gradually failed, and the end was not unexpected. Mr. Castleberry is survived by his wife, the former Miss Kate Maynard, of Forsyth; one son J. Edgar Castleberry, Jr.; his mother, one sister, Mrs. J. P. Parks; one niece and two great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. R. Frank Crawley, pastor of the Forsyth Methodist Church. Mrs. Charles Lamon softly sang, “Some Day We’ll Understand,” accompanied at the piano by Miss Bertie Hughey. Pall bearers were Ashley Phinazee, Paul Jossey, F. M. Rumble, O. H. Chapman, Charles Maynard, and Sidney Renfroe, of Fitzgerald, formerly of Forsyth. Ash-Wilder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.[Back to Index]
The Monroe Advertiser, 26 May 1949, Vol 95, Pg 1, Col 4 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Birmingham Man, Native of Monroe, Dies in Tuscaloosa Preston F. Green, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Monroe County, died in the Veterans Hospital at Tuscaloosa, Ala., early this week, at the age of 53, and his funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Dame’s Ferry Baptist Church. Although he had moved away 25 years ago, Mr. Green had many friends in this county who were saddened at his death. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Willie Walters, of Birmingham; two sons, Robert Green, of Birmingham, and Jack Green, of Sarasota, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Taylor, Mrs. Edward Brown and Miss Nina Green, all of Dame’s Ferry, and two brothers, L.D. and J.A. Green, of Macon. The Rev. J. J. Morrow, pastor, conducted the funeral services, and interment was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were six of Mr. Green’s nephews, Bill Green, Curtis Green, Gerald Brown, Bobby Green, Herman Brown, and Martin Darity. Ash-Wilder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.[Back to Index]
E. H. Rogers. (The
Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 3. 1957)
MRS. W. T. CHEVES.
(Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 3, 1957)
HARDY LASSETER (Monroe
Advertiser, date not stated but apparently Feb. 1906)
M. M. MADDOX (Monroe
Advertiser, date not stated but apparently Feb. 1906)
Mrs. Nettie Alexander )Monroe
Advertiser, April 1`, 1920)
MR. R. W. GOGGANS WAS A GOOD
MAN (Monroe Advertiser, Apr. 8, 1910)
Mrs. Mattie Maddox ( Monroe
Advertiser Feb. 27, 1941
Percy Jackson, (Monroe
Advertiser, Feb. 27, 1941)
Mrs. H. H. Harvey (Monroe
Advertiser, March 2, 1902)
MISS JULIA SCALES (Monroe
Advertiser, March 2, 1902)
ARTHUR LEE STUART (Monroe
Advertiser, June 30, 1911)
JOHN AND KIDDIE SAPPINGTON
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