MONROE COUNTY GA OBITUARY B
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B.J. Banks Mrs. Fannie Banks Mrs. James T. Banks W. B. Bankston Jno. M. Barnes Newton C. Barnes R. B. Barnes Mrs. J. B. Battle Rev. Thomas Battle Mrs. Mary Bazemore R. L. Belknap W. Roy Bennett John Robert Benson Jeff J. Bentley Mrs. Eubanks Blanchard (Miss Gussie Mays) John Wooten Bland Tom Blissitt Ben A. Bowden Mrs. C. A. Bowden Charlie Bowden Charlie Bowden Alice Spier Bowdoin Mrs. Burt Bowdoin (Miss Louise Rogers) Elbert B. Bowdoin Ellen Bowdoin Gip Bowdoin J. W. Bowdoin James Alexander Bowdoin Joseph Bowdoin R. B. Bowdoin, Sr. Mrs. R. B. Bowdoin Mrs. Warren Bracken A. W. Bramblett B. Bramblett J. W. Breedlove Mrs. Jennie Brent Mrs. Amanda Brewer Mrs. Mary L. Bridges Calvin F. Brinkley Hilary B. Brooks Lilia Cannon Brooks Mr. Simeon Brooks Ethel Shields Brown Geo. T. Brown Mrs. Lena Bryant Mrs. Lizzie Buckholtz E. E. Bunn May Bell Brown Burns J. E. Bush A. S. Burton Mary Smith Burton Robert Burton Robert Eugene Burton William Herbert Burton John Donald Butler Mrs. Emmie Byars Mrs. J. R. Byars |
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The Monroe Advertiser, 24 Feb 1944,
(Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Banks Funeral Is Held in Marietta Funeral services for B. J. (Sank) Banks, 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. |
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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. |
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Obituary of Mrs. James T. Banks as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated January 31, 1895. Death of Mrs. Banks Wednesday afternoon at her home near Johnsonville, Mrs. James T. Banks, calmly closed her eyes in eternal sleep. the death of Mrs. Banks was peculiarly sad. She was a bride of only one year, and was a young woman of many noble traits of character. Her death was a severe blow to her husband and deeply lamented by a host of loving friends. Rev. Mr. Timmcus conducted the funeral services Thursday. The interment took place at Greenwood cemetery. (Note by submitter: died 23 Jan 1895.) |
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(Monroe Advertiser, June 8, 1900). File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed
by E. Robertson) Mr. W. B. Bankston, of Zebulon, a former resident of this county, died at his home hear that place on Wednesday and was buried at Fredonia in this county, yesterday. Mr. Bankston was 32 years of age, a brother of Mr. Wallace Bankston, of this city, and leaves a wife and two little children to mourn his departure. He had been a resident of Monroe county all his life until two years ago, when he moved to Zebulon, where he resided at the time of his death. |
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Article about death of JNO. M. BARNES, as
Written in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated October 29, 1915.
Contributed by Jane Newton Jno. M. Barnes killed Sunday. Shot Down While Trying to Make Arrest. Assassin and Another Negro Killed and One Wounded. Mr. John M. Barnes of Russelville, and one of the most prominent men in the county ws shot and almost instantly killed Sunday afternoon, while seeking to arrest a Negro who had created a disturbance at a Negro camp meeting. Blanton Ralls and another Negro named Webb were shot in the melee, and Henry Harris, who lives in ____, in Crawford county, said to have been the Negro who killed Mr. Barnes, was later killed by Mr. Jim Abercrombie of Russelville. The Webb Negro died of his wounds Sunday night and Blanton Ralls is said to be in a precarious condition. The trouble occurred at Pine Grove church where a Negro camp meeting was in progress. According to witnesses, Webb had drawn a pistol on the Ralls Negro and when Mr. Barnes who was the bailiff of the Russelville district, sought to arrest Webb the trouble started. He and Ralls had the Webb Negro by the arm when a Negro woman, the wife of Henry Harris, with an oath, jerked the Webb Negro away from Mr. Barnes. Then it was that Henry Harris, a cousin of the Webb Negro opened fire on the office, with a pistol, the ball entering Mr. Barnes' back. As he fell, Harris shot Ralls in the face and accidentally shot his cousin Webb in the abdomen. It is said that he backed up the road, away from the church grounds he continued to fire into the crowd and it is reported that more than twenty five shots were fired in the fusillade which followed the killing. So far as is known, no one else was shot. It is also reported that Mr. Barnes was shot by the Negro woman, Harris, but most of the reports give Harris as the one who did the killing. Harris was located on the farm of Mr. Jim Abercrombie, and the latter, armed with a repeating shot gun sought to arrest the Negro. The latter however, refused to surrender and with the statement, "I have already killed one white man, and don't mind getting another, " advanced with pistol in hand, on Mr. Abercrombie. The white man shot him in the face, but Harris, wiping the blood from the buck shot wounds in his face, continued to advance on Mr. Abercrombie, but before the Negro could fire Mr. Abercrombie killed him with another shot. Mr. Barnes was not only a successful farmer of his community, but he was one of the best liked men in the entire county and his murder created intense excitement. As son as he learned of the disturbance, the Sheriff, and several of his bailiffs left for Russelville to investigate the trouble, but no further arrests have been made. Because of the prominence of Mr. Barnes, the tragedy is deeply deplored. He was a faithful officer and a conscientious man and numbered his friends by the thousands. The funeral of Mr. Barnes was held at the cemetery at Russelville, the servies being conducted by Rev. C. C. Heard of the Forsyth Baptist church. Mr. Barnes had been a member of the Baptist church for years. Mr. Barnes was buried by the Woodmen of the World. Not only was a large crowd of sorrowing friends present from his own community, but an especially big crowd of Forsyth people, as well as people from all over Monroe, attended the funeral, and thus paid their last mark of respect to this good man. Robert E. Lee said "Duty is the sublimest [sic] word in the English language," and John Barnes died in the discharge of his duty; he gave his life in enforcing the laws of his state; he died for his country. Surely no man could have died a nobler death. His death had none of the spectacular glamor which surrounds the soldier who gives up his life on the battlefield, amidst the flying shot and shell and under his country's flag, but the death of Mr. Barnes was no less heroic. He died in the discharge of his duty. As was said of another, "He died with all his armor on, and every buckle shining". Faithful in life, he was faithful in death and his people honor him. He is dead but he lives in the heart of his friends. He is survived by his widow and by four children, Miss Dora Barnes, Jno. M. Barnes, Jr. Berner Barnes and Powell Barnes. |
| Newton C. Barnes, (The Monroe Advertiser, May 27, 1910) Newton C. Barnes Dies at Age of 92. Was a Confederate Soldier. On Friday, May 20, 1910, at the Huguley cemetery, the remains of Mr, Newton C. Barnes was laid to rest. He was 91 years old, being perhaps the oldest man in Monroe County. He was old when the Civil war came, but shouldered his gun, fought for his country and was proud to be called a Confederate soldier. As a blacksmith he did honest work and those for whom he has long worked, were agrieved to learn of his death. For several years, he was a miller and during his long life has done lots of other kinds of work. Talking about the old man Saturday, a good citizen, who had known him a long time said that "Uncle Newt" had always staid at home and attended to his business. If so, he did well and lived a life worthy to be annulated by others. Mr. Barnes was born near Eaton, March 16, 1818, before Forsyth was founded or Monroe County was laid out. On the 4th of last Septemer, he was stricken with paralysis and was helpless from that day till his death. He belonged to the church, but his religion was to be ............ upright with all men and do unto others as he would have them do unto him. He lived a life of a celibate and had no direct blood heirs. Mrs. Sarah C. Bishop, a niece, lived with him at the time of his death and will perhaps inherit all his property. |
| Obituary of MR. R. B. BARNES, Monroe Advertiser,
September 1, 1921, Contributed by Jane Newton FORMER MONROE COUNTY CITIZEN DIES AT FOLKSTON. A telegram received by relatives Wednesday morning contained information on the death of Mr. R. B. Barnes of Folkeston, Ga. Mr. Barnes was about thirty years of age and was reared in Monroe county, leaving for Charlton county about a year ago. He has many relatives and friends in the county who will regret to learn of his death. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife and one child, his mother, one sister and two brothers, all of whom moved with him to Charlton county. Interment was at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the family burial ground at Dyas. |
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Obituary of MRS. J. B. BATTLE, as Written in "The
Monroe Advertiser", dated Oct. 1, 1915. Contributed by Jane
Newton Former Monroe County Woman Died Wednesday of Acute Indigestion, at Home of Daughter. News has reached Forsyth of the death Wednesday of Mrs. J. B. Battle, for a long number of years a resident of this county. At the time of her death, she was with her daughter, Mrs. Sherman England, in Eatonton. The funeral services were conducted in Thomaston Thursday and Mrs. Battle was buried beside her husband. Born in this county, Mrs. Battle spent most of her years here, moving away only a few years ago to make her home in Thomaston. The announcement of her death will bring sorrow to the many friends of this excellent and estimable woman, who was so well known and so greatly beloved by the people who knew her in this county. She also has many relatives in this county, to mourn her loss. She was a noble woman, esteemed for her beautiful life and generous deeds, and she will be missed. |
| Obituary of Thomas Battle as written in the
30 May 1883 issue of "The Wesleyan Christian Advocate".
The recent death of Rev. Thomas Battle of Monroe county removes one who, in some respects, was the most notable citizen of Georgia. Mr. Battle was born in North Carolina on the 14th of August, 1786. He moved to Warren county when seventeen years old. He joined the Methodist Church in 1819, and at the time of his death was the oldest preacher of that denomination in the United States. He was a skillful farmer, and his old-fashioned country home in Monroe county will long be remembered by those who enjoyed its hospitality. Mr. Battle lived under the administration of every President of the United States, and his descendants number four hundred, three of them being grandchildren of his grandchildren. (Submitted by Marcelle Bridgeman) |
| 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. |
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Obituary of
R. L. BELKNAP, from The Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 22,
1938 **Mr. R. L. Belknap passed away Monday. Survived by his wife, two brothers, R. C. Belknap and D. G. Belknap of Macon and one sister, Mrs. Clydie Meadows of Macon. Services at Trio Baptist church and interment was in the city cemetery. |
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ROY BENNETT, from The Monroe Advertiser, Aug. 27, 1953.
** Automobile he was driving ran into a fishpond on his farm near Culloden. Mr. Bennett drowned. Mr. Bennett was born in Walton County 51 years ago. Member of Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Frances Pierson Bennett; three sons, J. W. Bennett, W. K. Bennett and Samuel Bennett all of Culloden; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Norris of Camilla and Miss Gloria Anne Bennett of Culloden; his mother, Mrs. W. L. Wilson of Culloden; two brothers, T. H. Bennett of Musella and W. O. Wilson of the U. S. Navy; and four sisters, Mrs. A. O. Williams of Whitesville, N.C., Mrs. Grady Chancellor of Roberta, Mrs. Paul Benton of Atlanta and Mrs. L. S. Parham of Taber City, N. C. Services held Wednesday at Culloden Primitive Baptist with interment at the Culloden cemetery. |
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JOHN ROBERT
BENSON. (Macon Telegraph, Nov. 5, 1005, Submitted by Jane Newton,
transcribed by E. Robertson ) Cordele. John Robert "Bob" Benson, former sheriff of Crisp County, died at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele Tuesday, November 1, 2005. Mr. Benson, 70, was born Wednesday, March 6, 1935 in Monroe County, Georgia and was the son of the late Charlie Wyatt Benson and Katherine Allen Benson. He was a Methodist and a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Benson worked for nine years as a state trooper for the Georgia State Patrol at Cordele Post 30, and served two terms as Crisp County Sheriff from 1973 to 1980. Funeral Services were held at 11 AM Friday, Nov. 4, 2005 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. Interment will follow in Warwick United Methodist Cemetery in Warwick. He is survived by (intentionally left blank. er) |
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Obituary of Mrs. Eubanks Blanchard, from the
Monroe Advertiser, April 19, 1907 ** Mrs. Eubanks Blanchard died Wednesday in Bohler, Ga., As Miss Gussie Mays, daughter of Rev. Jessie Mays. 24 years of age and had been married 10 months. Remains interred at Bohler |
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Obituary of JOHN WOOTEN BLAND, Monroe Advertiser,
January 30, 1969, Contributed by Jane Newton LAST RITES TUES. FOR JOHN WOOTEN BLAND. Funeral services for John Wooten Bland, 74 of Forsyth, who died Sunday in the Monroe County Hospital after a long illess, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Forsyth Methodist Church. The Rev. Guy Hutcherson and the Rev. Burns Willis and Rev. Ronald Ballard officiated with burial in the Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bland, a retired barber, was a native of Jacksonville, Ga., the sone of the late Daniel T. Bland and the late Mattie Wooten Bland. He moved to Forsyth 38 years ago. He was a World War I Veteran, a member of the American Legion and the 40 and 8. He was a member of the Forsyth Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel McDougald Bland, of Forsyth, one daughter, Mrs. Dean McSwain of Macon; one son, John W. Bland, Jr., of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Bessie B. Smith of Macon; and five grandchildren. The pallbearers were Harold Reeves, W. C. Roquemore, Curtis Tucker, Franklin Williams, J. C. Carroll and Jim Roquemore. |
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TOM HOLLIS, TOM BLISSITT AND T. J. ELLINGTON
REPORTED KILLED IN ACTION. Monroe Advertiser, August 16, 1918. Contributed by Jane. Newton. Young Hollis, a Volunteer, Is the First Forsyth Man to Make the Supreme Sacrifice on Fields of France. The heroic deeds of the American soldiers in France have brought to this country a joy which has not been unmixed with sorrow. The Germans have been driven back, but the victory has been gained at the expense of many lives. A number of men from Monroe county have been listed among the killed or among the wounded. Private Tom W. Hollis, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Hollis, of Forsyth, was killed in battly on July 28th. He was a volunteer and was a member of Company A, 151st Machine Gun Battalion. Young Harris was 24 years of age. He has two other brothers in the service, one of them being Lieutenant K. I. Hollis, stationed at Waco, Texas, and the other Lieut. Howell Hollis, who is with the Canadian overseas forces in England. In speaking of his death on the battlefields Mrs. Hollis said: "Tommie was a brave, Christian soldier. He often wrote us that he was praying for his loved ones at home, and said he did not see how any able-bodied boy could stay away from their duty to help the people over there." Another reported as killed in action was private Thomas H. Blissitt, of Juliette, who went to the border with the old Second Georgia Infantry and stayed with the organization when it wen to France. He was the son of J. H. Blissitt, a well known farmer of Juliette. J. T. Ellington, who entered the army from Culloden, has been reported as killed in action. Two Monroe county soldiers have been reported as wounded, Privates Charley C. Hough, and H. W. Dickerson. |
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Obituary of Ben A. Bowden
as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated December 12, 1929. Ben Bowden Dies In Macon Monday The following account of the death of Mr. Ben A. Bowden, a former citizen of Monroe county, is taken from the Tuesday edition of the Macon Telegraph: Benjamin A. Bowden, 79, died at 10:45 o'clock last night at the residence of the son with who he made his home, Police Seargeant Homer J. Bwoden, at 306 Jones avenue. He was formerly connected with the Central of Georgia railway. Born in Monroe county, Mr. Bowden moved in 1905 to Macon, where he entered the employ of the railway. He had been in feeble health for several years and for the last several weeks critically ill. Mr. Bowden, the son of Alfred and Katherine Bowden, was married in 1872 to Miss Mary Elizabeth Williamson, who died some several years ago. Surviving are one son, Sergeant Bowden, three grand children, Mrs. H. H. Britton, Birmingham, Als., Mrs. A. C. Pitts, Macon and Miss Berner Bowden, of Macon, and six great grandchildren. Alderman Charles L. Bowden is among the distant relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (Note by submitter: Died 11 Dec 1929) |
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Obituary of Charlie Bowden as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated February 4, 1916. Mr. Charlie Bowden is Called To Reward (Also see #2) Charlie Bowden is dead. After an illness of about a year the Grim Reaper called him, on last Monday morning, and he answered the inevitable call. He was buried Tuesday at the old Rogers cemetery, in the presence of sorrowing relatives and grieving friends. The funeral services at the house were conducted by Rev. J. W. Hunt of Smarrs, who gave words of comfort in the bereaved ones and told of the good deeds that had been done by this good man and upright citizen. Mr. Bowden was largely and prominently connected in Monroe county and besides his large number of relatives, he leaves a host of staunch friends to mourn his untimely death. He was a dependable man, an upright citizen, a loyal friend, a good neighbor, and a faithful husband and father. He will be missed by those who had learned to love him. He was about sixty years of age when he died, all of which time he had lived in Monroe county; and altho he had not reached his allotted span of life, he had done much to make his life an inspiration to those about him. (Note from submitter: Charlie Bowden - died 31 Jan 1916; buried 1 Feb 1916) |
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Obituary of Mr. CHARLIE BOWDEN, from The Monroe
Advertiser, December 31, 1915 **Charlie Bowden died last Monday morning. Buried Tuesday at the old Rogers cemetery. Survived by his widow, by one daughter, Mrs. Tom Edge, of Texas, by four sons: Elmo and Chrlie Bowden of Macon, Herman Bowden of South Carolina and Ed Bowden of Monroe county. (This appears to be the same obituary, however, dates are different and survivors were not included in other obituary) |
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Obituary of Mrs. C. A. Bowden as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated February 16, 1933.
Death Claims Mrs. C. A. Bowden On Thursday morning at 4 o'clock, February 16th, the death angel entered the home of Mr. W. H. Bowden and bore away the spirit of our beloved mother. She was 80 years old and had been in feeble health for some time. She is survived by six children, five of whom are living: Mrs. J. T. Edge, of Smarr; Mr. E. C. Bowden, of Forsyth; Mr. E. A. Bowden of Shreveport, La.; Messrs. W. H. and C. L. Bowden, of Macon. She leaves several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of New Providence at Smarr. The funeral was conducted there Friday morning at 11 o'clock with the pastor, Rev. A. A. Heath. Pallbearers were: Messrs. Elgie Kennedy, Julian, Clifford and Aldine Bowden, E. L. Davis and Ernest Ham. Funeral arrangements were made by Hart's Mortuary and the interment was in Rogers cemetery. |
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Obituary of Alice Spier Bowdoin as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated February 17, 1944.
Mrs. Alice Bowdoin Claimed by Death Mrs. Alice Spier Bowdoin, esteemed citizen of Barnesville, passed away February 8 at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Bowdoin is survived by one brother, M. C. Spier and one sister, Mrs. Leola McComon, both of Forsyth. Among the grandchildren are Clay A. Land and Mrs. Alma Littleton, both of Barnesville. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Bramblett Funeral Home by Rev. W. B. Hollingsworth and interment was in the Rogers family cemetery. (Note by submitter: buried 11 Feb 1944) |
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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 |
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Obituary of Elbert B. Bowdoin as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated June 16, 1938.
A second article on the same page as the obituary gives the following
survivors: |
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Obituary of Ellen Bowdoin as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated March 12, 1915. Juliette The remains of Mrs. Ellen Bowdoin, who died at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. W. E. Barfield, on the Clinton road, near Macon, Friday morning, March 5th, at four o'clock, after a week's illness with pneumonia, were interred in the family burial grounds near Juliette, Saturday. the funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Barfield Friday night by Rev. Barrett, of Macon, in the presence of many friends and relatives. During the past several years, the deceased had been an invalid. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. L. Allen; two daughters, Mrs. Dr. W. F. Carroll, of Macon, and Mrs. A. A. Causey, of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and four sons, Mr. C. C. Bowdoin, of Macon, Messrs. R. B. and E. B. Bowdoin of this city, and Mr. William B. Bowdoin of Porterdale. She was possessed of many noble traits of character, and her death is deeply mourned by hundreds of friends and relatives throughout the state. To the bereaved ones, the deepest sympathies of this community are extended. |
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Obituary of Gip Bowdoin as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated March 2, 1939. Different obituary from The Monroe Advertiser, possibly different
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Obituary of J. W. Bowdoin as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated March 2, 1899. The subject of this notice, who was one of our oldest citizens, having reached the age of seventy-five or eighty years, died at the home of his son, Mr. Lee Bowdoin, near Bolingbroke on Wednesday morning. The death of the deceased was somewhat unexpected, he being sick but a very short time. Mr. Bowdoin spent the most of his life in this county, and was well known to the people, having filled the office of sheriff of this county during the war between the States. His remains were taken to the burial ground near Juliette for interment. Thus our oldest citizens, one by one are passing away. The Advertiser extends sympathy to those bereaved. (Note by submitter: died 1 Mar 1899.) |
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Obituary of James Alexander Bowdoin as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated February 6, 1941.
Bowdoin Funeral Is Held Saturday Funeral services for James Alexander Bowdoin, who died Friday morning at his home near Forsyth were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Logwall church. Rev. A. A. Heath and Rev. Douglas gibson officiated. Mr. Bowdoin was a prominent and esteemed citizen of Monroe county and his death was the result of the infirmities of old age, he being 83 years old at the time of his death. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Garner of Goggins; two sons, A. A. Bowdoin of Abeline, Texas, J. A. Bowdoin Jr. of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Amerson and Mrs. Emma Norris, both of Thomasville; two brothers, Lee and Milton Bowdoin, both of Powder Springs. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. (Note by submitter: died 31 Jan 1941) |
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Obituary of Joseph Bowdoin as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated September 16, 1929. Joseph Bowdoin Answers Last Summons Sunday Mr. Joseph Bowdoin, well known citizen of Forsyth, passed away at a Macon hospital early Sunday morning following an operation for appendicitis. He was a retired merchant, having formerly been in business in Forsyth and was in his 77th year at the time of his death. Among the immediate relatives who survive him are sister Mrs. Amerson of Thomasville and three brothers, Mr. J. A. Bowdoin, Sr., of Monroe county, Mr. Robert Bowdoin of Monticello, and Mr. Ben Bowdoin of Macon. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday morning by Rev. E. C. Wilson and interment was in the city cemetery. (Note by submitter: died 15 Sep 1929) |
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Obituary of Mrs. R. B. Bowdoin as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated April 15, 1910.
Death Clames Victim at Juliette (Reported For The Advertiser by our Regular Correspondent) Juliette, Ga., April 8 --Mrs. R. B. Bowdoin, one of the most devoted Christian women of this community, died at her home near this city Thursday morning about nine o'clock. Her death was due to heart trouble. She arose Thursday morning in apparently good health, but after cooking breakfast complained of not feeling well, and after lying down was dead in a few minutes. She is survived by her husband, Mr. R. B. Bowdoin and several children. (Note by submitter: Mrs. C. A. Bowdoin died 7 Apr 1910) |
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Obituary of R. B. Bowdoin, Sr.
as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated February 1, 1934.
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Mrs. Warren
Bracken, (Monroe Advertiser Nov. 16, 1943, file submitted by Jane
Newton) The sympathy of may friends is extended Mrs. M. S. Strother, who was called Sunday to Newton, Ala. by the death of her mother, Mrs. Warren Bracken. Mrs. Bracken was buried on December 18th, her ninety-third birthday. Her death followed a brief illness, and up until the time she became ill, she had led an active life. Before her marriage she was Mrs. Sarah Conner, of Newton Ala. There are seven children, surviving her, and all of them gathered at the home for her funeral. The survivors are three sons, M. H. Bracken, Enterprise, Ala., A. W. Bracken, Birminghanm, Ala; and T. B. Bracken, Atlanta, Ga., four daughters, Mrs. W. V. Strother, Moultrie, Ga.; Mrs. M. N. Killebrew, Newton, Ala., Mrs. J. O. Rogers, Deland, Fla., and Mrs. M. H. Strother, Forsyth. |
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Obituary of
MR.
A. W. BRAMBLETT, from The Monroe Advertiser, March 10, 1916. **Mr. AUGUSTUA W. BRAMBLETT . Son of Berry and Mary Bramblett. Born in Gwinnett County in 1842. Worked in Lawrenceville until the beginning of the war between the states, enlisted and served two and a half years. At close of war he located in Hawkinsville. Moved to Forsyth in 1870 and established Bramblett and Son. His was the oldest business in Forsyth and it is said the oldest hardware concern in the entire state. He was married in 1871 to Miss Georgia Hill of Smarrs. Services held at the Methodist Church (rest of article not included) |
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Obituary of Mr. B. BRAMBLETT,
Monroe Advertiser, July 10, 1894, Contributed by Jane Newton. Mr. B. Bramblett, father of our fellow townsmen, Messrs. A. H. and A. W. Bramblett, departed this life at his home in Gwinnett county, about 4 o'clock Friday evening. Had lived beyond his four score years. |
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Mr.
J. W. Breedlove, File contributed for use
by: Don Bankston [email protected]
March 13, 2004 Middle Ga. Argus - Week of May 21,1881 J. W. Breedlove IN MEMORIUM J. W. Breedlove was born in Monroe County, November 24th, 1860 and died at Indian Spring, April 20,1881. He had spent the last three years of his life in this community and during that time gained a host of friends. His friendship was almost faultless, possessed of a genial nature he won upon those with whom he came in contact, and none could remain with him long without entertaining kindly feelings toward him. By good management and industry he had laid the foundation of a future living and saved more of his earnings than most young men do in this FAST AGE. His afflictions were severe in the extreme. He was first attacked with measles from a relapse of which he died. For over two months he suffered most terribly from its effects upon his lungs. He had all the medical attention that a skilled physician could bestow, but the hand of the destroyer was upon him and no attention or skill could rest the sufferer from his grasp, the command "come up higher" had gone forth and it were vain to plead with the angel of death to spare him. He bore his afflictions with remarkable patience. The writer saw him occasionally during his sickness, and at his request, worshiped with him. He rejoiced in hope of eternal life. He conversed about his future prospects whereon opportunities differed said "he had no fear of death" and was ready to enter the eternal world. We asked him if he was willing to live or die if God called or spared. He answered most emphatically, "I am." He received every attention that kind friends and near relatives could administer. His mother was with him for some weeks before his death which took place at Mr. J. G. Saunder's his brother-in-law. He has left a goodly heritage in the way of kindly exortations and dying testimony. He seemed to be more than conqueror through everlasting redemption. Peace to his ashes! J. H. D. M. |
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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. |
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MRS.
AMANDA BREWER. File contributed for use by: Carla Miles
[email protected] December 27, 2003 The Butler Herald, July 14, 1896 The Butler Herald Tuesday, July 14, 1896 Page Three Reynolds, Ga., July 13th By J.T.A. I intentionally omitted, in my last week's correspondence, to notice the death of that good and saintly woman, Mrs. Amanda Brewer, which occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. W.H. Jinks, June 29, knowing that you would sure to have it in your Death Roll. The life and character of this Christian woman demands more than a passing notice and I hope to be able to give you a more extended notice in my next. **Note from submitter - There wasn't a mention of the death of Mrs. Amanda Brewer in the following week's article written by J.T.A. Below is a memorial article written by her granddaughter, Maud Jinks. The Butler Herald Tuesday, August 4, 1896 Page Three In Memoriam Of Mrs. Amanda A. Brewer who calmly fell asleep in Jesus June 29th, 1896. She was born and reared in Monroe County, Ga. and was married to Col. S.L. Brewer May 3rd, 1838. On Monday evening at just half past six o'clock as the sun sank behind the beautiful western horizon it carried home the soul of a pure Christian woman. She was a kind and loving wife, a true mother and a friend whom all were proud to own. She was a member of the M.E. Church South and from what I have heard her say I think it was from early childhood. I have never known her of doing the least wrong. She was perfect as a wife, mother and grandmother, and was never known to neglect her duty as a Christian. None knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise. She was sick only three weeks, and while on her bed of affliction she said if it was God's will to take her she was ready to go, and though she suffered much she bore it patiently and was frequently heard to ask the Lord to help her. She was with her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Jinks, when the Lord sent a band of holy angels to take her home, and though our hearts are sore from grieving, we know that she is better off. It seemed so hard to part with dear grandmother, but God had need for a jewel bright, so he took her up to His realms of light and I feel that she has received her crown and is now singing with the angels around the beautiful white throne of God. While in life she greeted everyone with a smile and always had a kind word to speak to those in distress. She was a mother to the orphan and a friend to the poor and needy. When life was gone and death claimed her as its own her face was wreathed in sweet smiles that seemed to say: "Sleep on precious one until judgment day." I know she will stand at the gates of heaven when they are ajar and looking down upon her children, friends and loved ones will beckon them home where they can reign with her forever in her beautiful home in the sky. While earth is made sad heaven is brighter with her there, and while our hearts are sad we should not grieve for one whom we know is at rest. I feel however that too much cannot be said of her who has gone before us to a heavenly home where death and sad parting comes no more. She leaves eleven children - six daughters and five sons, whose hearts are sad and sore besides many friends and relatives to mourn their loss. By her granddaughter, Maud Jinks |
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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. |
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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. |
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Obituary of
HILARY B. BROOKS, from The Monroe Advertiser, Nov.
6, 1914 ** Mr. Hillary B. Brooks died at home of his brother, Mr. Richard P. Brooks, on Sunday. Suffering with pernicious anaemia Passed away the morning of November 1. Born in 1844 in Butts county. Interment in the Juliette cemetery. Survived by six children; Mrs. Oscar Walderp of Jasper county, Mrs. Hope McCord of Juliette, Jim Brooks of Montpelier, Tom Brooks of Sylvester, George Brooks of Barnesville and Will Brooks of Juliette. |
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Last Rites Tues. for
Mrs. G. C. Brooks (Lilia Cannon Brooks)(Monroe Advertiser,
July 23, 1964) Funeral services for Mrs. Lilia Cannon Brooks,, 80, of Forsyth were held at 3 pm Tuesday in Forsyth Methodist Church with the Rev. Thomas E. Fowler officiating. Burial was in the Forsyth City Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks died Sunday after a short illness. Mrs. Brooks was a native of Monroe County, the daughter of the late Thomas J. Cannon and the late Ellen Green Cannon. She lived here all her life. She was a member of the Forsyth Methodist Church and the Woman's Society for Christian Service. Survivors include her husband G. Carl Brooks of Forsyth; three daughters, Mrs. E. J. Plands of St. Petersburg, Fl. Mrs. E. R. McGreggor of Milan and Mrs. P. J. Shuttleworth of Atlanta; four sons, Clinton C. Brooks, Atlanta, Cuyler W. Brooks, Decatur. The Rev. Oliver E. Brooks, Alexander, Virginia and George C. Brooks, jr., Washington DC; two sisters Mrs. Benjamin Dixon and Mrs. Elsie Byrd, both of Decatur; two brothers, J. A. Cannon of Atlanta and F. E. Cannon of Decatur; sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The pallbearers were Harry Willingham, Mallory Rumble, Tom C. Porch, W. M. Tribble, James McCarty and Charlie D. Hollis. |
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Mr.
Simeon Brooks, File contributed for use by: Lindy Hard [email protected] October 21, 2003 Macon Messenger (newspaper) 23 Mar 1843 DIED. In Monroe county, on the 19th February, Mr. Simeon Brooks, aged 28 years. Mr Brooks left a wife and two children, and numerous relatives and friends to lament his untimely death. In the community, he was a useful citizen, and in all his duties in private life and as a christian he was exemplary--as a friend, he was generous and devoted; and in his death, he gave satisfactory evidence that his christian profession had not been in vain, and that he had treasure laid up in heaven. |
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Obituary of Ethel Shields Brown as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated March 22, 1952. Mrs. Ben T. Watkins' Funeral Held March 12 Funeral services for Mrs. Ben T. Watkins, 71 of 1045 Hendley Street, Macon who died at her residence Sunday after two month's illness, were held in Memorial Chapel at 4 p.m. Monday. The Rev. David A. Duck officiated. Burial was in the Forsyth Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chief James F. Flynt, Chief L. R. McCallum, James R. Hammock, George W. Greir, Jr., Robert T. Bland, Jr., and Rev. Charles A. Swann. Mrs. Watkins, the former Miss Ethel Shields Brown, was born in Monroe County, the daughter of the late George T. Brown and the late Mrs. Ella King Brown. She attended the public schools of Monroe County and was a graduate of Bessie Tift College. She had been a resident of Macon for the past 40 years, moving there from Forsyth. Mrs. Watkins was a member of the Macon Peace Officers Auxillary and a member of the Daughters of the Nile. She was a member of the Cherokee Heights Methodist Church, a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service fo the Cherokee Heights Methodist Church and was very active in all church work. Mrs. Watkins was the widow of Chief Ben. T. Watkins, who was chief of police for the city of Macon for many years and while living in Forsyth he served as mayor. Mrs. Watkins is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert H. Malone Jr., Macon and Mrs. E. D. Moore, Huntsville, Ala.; one son, Ben T. Watkins, Jr. of Macon and seven grandchildren. (Note by submitter: Ethel Shields Brown - b. 23 Sep 1890 Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; d. 11 Mar 1962. Daughter of George T. Brown and Ella King.) |
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Obituary of GEO. T. BROWN, from the Monroe Advertiser,
March 3, 1916. ** Death of Mr. Geo. T. Brown, occurred Monday night. Funeral services conducted from Presbyterian church. Born in Tennessee, moved to Forsyth in the early eighties and remained his sixty-three years. He was a Mason and the services at the grave were in charge of the local lodge of Masons. Buried with full Masonic honors. Former Mayor of Forsyth. (end) |
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Obituary of MR.
GEORGE T. BROWN., from the Monroe Advertiser, March 17,. 1916 ** Monticello friends of Mr. Geo. T. Brown will regret to learn of his death on Monday, February 28th. |
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Obituary of MRS. LENA BRYANT, submitted by Teressa
Jackson. "Forsyth, GA., June 18 (1933), - Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Bryant, aged 67, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Newton of Forsyth were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Flovilla Methodist church., with the Rev. J. D. Gibson conducting the service. In addition to Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Bryant is survived by another daughter, Mrs. W. D. Johnston of Hawkinsville, and a sister, Mrs. G. E. Sowell of Forsyth." |
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Obituary of MRS. LIZZIE BUCKHOLTZ, As written
in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated (about Feb. 15, 1912),
Contributed by Jane Newton. DEATH OF MRS. BUCKHOLTZ. Mrs. Lizzie Buckholtz, of Thomaston, died at the home of her father Mr. Jeff Bentley, near Culloden, after an illness of only a few days. She was called to the bedside of her father and followed him into eternity only a few days after his death. Within a week three persons in the same house have been cut down by the grim reaper. Mr. J. J. Bentley, almost at the four score mile post on life's journey, died after a short illness. The next day his wife, who had been in ill health for some time, passed away and within a week his daughter, Mrs. Buckholtz, followed him. They are mourned by a large circle of friends. |
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Obituary of MR. E. E. BUNN, Monroe Advertiser,
October 11, 1923, Contributed by Jane Newton MR. E. E. BUNN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS. Mr. E. E. Bunn, a prominent farmer of Monroe county, died at his residence near Forsyth on Monday. Mr. Bunn had been in feeble health for several months. He was forty-six years of age. Although having moved with his family from Spalding county to this county only a few years ago he had won the esteem of many friends who feel that his death is a loss to the county. Besides his wife, Mr. Bunn is survived by three sons, W. Euforrest and Preston Bunn of Forsyth and Albert F. Bunn of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Harper, Mrs. Lloyd Sauley and Miss Lizzie Bunn; four brothers, D. F., Jr., and Emmett Bunn of Griffin, J. H. and W. M. Bunn of Macon. His parents Mr. and Mrs D. F. Bunn, Sr., of near Griffin also survive. The body was carried Tuesday afternoon to the home of his father near Griffin, and funer services were held from Midway church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock Rev. T. M. Sullivan of Forsyth and Rev. J. H. Parr of Griffin officiating. Interment was in the churchyard. |
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Obituary of May Bell Brown Burns as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated August 7, 1932. Services Held For Mrs. Burns Word of the death on Thursday night in a Macon hospital of Mrs. May Belle Brown Burns, of Macon, was received with shock and grief by her many friends in Forsyth. Mrs. Burns was born and reared in this city, the daughter of the late George T. Brown and Ella King Brown, and as a young woman, she, with her first husband, Ashley Outlaw, who died some years ago, was active in the work of the Sunday School and Church and in civic organizations. For years she taught in the First Baptist Sunday School here, and in Macon, she continued her work in the church and Sunday School. She was teacher of the Woman's Bible Class in the Vineville Baptist church, of which she was a member, and in almost a complete body the class attended the funeral of their beloved leader, which took place on Saturday. She was a graduate of Bessie Tift College. Mrs. Burns died Thursday night after a brief illness. Only a few days before she had observed a birthday anniversary. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Church, Macon, and burial was made in the family lot in the Forsyth city cemetery. The services were conducted by Dr. C. DeWitt Matthews and Dr. J. E. Sammons. Pallbearers were Dr. Spencer King, R. H. Malone, Sr., George Greer Jr., Wesley Marshall, J. S. Watkins, Jr., J. D. Watkins and Jack Burns. Honorary pallbearers were J. S. Watkins, Sr., Will Millican, Tom Jones and H. P. Fleming. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Ben T. Watkins; a cousin, Dr. Spencer King, two nieces, Mrs. R. H. Malone, Jr. and Mrs. Douglas Moore and a nephew, Ben T. Watkins, Jr., all of Macon. Although she had made her home in Macon for a number of years, Forsyth still claimed her, and she had never ceased to love the town where the eirlier years of her life were spent. |
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Obituary of Priscilla A. Bush as written in
the 9 November 1882 issue of "The Barnesville Gazette"
In Memoriam Sister E.M. Bush, wife of G.H. Bush, of Monroe county, Georgia was born June 9th 1847, married 12th July 1862, died 12th January 1873, after an illness of nearly four months duration; leaving a husband and six little children, and a large circle of relatives and friends sorely betrayed. Sister Priscialla A. Bush whose maiden name was Moye, was born April 7th, 1850, joined the C.M. Church at Fredonia in 1868, was married to Bro. Green H. Bush in 1873, and died in the full triumphs of the Christian faith September 1st 1882. (Note: On July 9th, 1882, Priscilla had twins.) Marvin Bush, daughter of Bro. G.H. Bush was born Dec. 12, 1870, and died September 20th, 1882 On the same evening and nearly at the same time, little Vally one of the little twin infants who lay in the arms of its mother just nineteen days before as she shouted triumphantly crossing the Jordan of death, was also called home, with her sister Marvin to meet their mother in glory. Little Vally was born July 9th 1882. (Submitted by Lynn Cunningham) |
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Obituary of A. S. Burton. Forsyth was saddened by the sudden death at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 23, of A. S. Burton, clerk and treasurer of the city. While his health had not been good for several months, his passing was a shock to his multitude of friends. Mr. Burton had held positions of responsibility in the business circles of Forsyth for many years, having for a considerable period been connected with Ensign Cotton Mill and for the past several years with the city of Forsyth. He was for a number of years a first lieutenant in the Thirteenth Tank Company, having recently been placed on the reserve list on account of his health. He was an able, upright and useful citizen, who won the high esteem of all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Nettie Pearl Thompson; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Renfroe; one nephew, Sidney Renfroe. and one niece, Mrs. Holmes Zellner. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at the Forsyth Methodist church by Rev. Augustus Ernest, a former pastor, assisted by Rev. Paul McKnight and Rev. Harry V. Smith. Interment was in the city cemetery, the pallbearers being C. D. Hollis, J. M Hollis, E. J. Ponder, C. F. Heard, A. L. Willingham, R, J. Bittick, W. M. Tribble, W. M. Tribble, and O. P. Ensign. Arrangements were in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. |
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Obituary of Mary Smith Burton
as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated July 29,
1938. Whereas, a wise and kind Providence has seen fit to remove from our midst Mrs. Mary S. Burton, the oldest and one of the best lived residents of Forsyth; and, Whereas, her family, her neighbors and her community will miss her kindly presence, her wise counsel, and her inspiring example: and, Whereas, the memories she has left behind her, the example of long life, honorably, unselfishly and courageously spend has been a benediction to the community; Be it Resolved: That though we feel the loss of her physical presence among us, we realize that the inspiration of a life like hers is of inestimable value to those left behind her. Knowing that no beauty ever vanishes completely from the earth, and no good influence ever dies, we feel that Forsyth will always be a better place because such a life was spent here. Be it further resolved: That our sympathy be extended to the family and that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the City Council of Forsyth, ( this resolution having been drafted by Mrs. Charlie Hollis, a close friend and neighbor of said deceased), and a copy be furnished The Monroe Advertiser for Publication. Adopted by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Forsyth in special session assembled on this the 29th day of July, 1938 THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF FORSYTH. By A. L. WILLINGHAM, Mayor. |
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Obituary of Robert Berton (Burton)
as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated 1882.
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Obituary of Robert Eugene Burton.
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Obituary of William Herbert Burton.
Little Willie, infant son of Robert P. and Mollie S. Burton, was born May 2, 1881, and died June 19, 1882. It is only a few weeks since these parents lost one of their children; and now we are called upon to record the death of another. |
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Death of
Don Butler Casts Pall over Community. (Monroe Advertiser, Apr. 3,
1947. File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) The death Friday (March 28, 1947) of John Donald Butler, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Butler, of the Blount community, cast a pall over his friends throughout the county. Don was a pupil at Mary Persons High School, and had finished the ninth grade. He was an outstanding boy, popular with both teachers and pupils. He became ill about a year ago, and everything that medical aid offered was sought in an effort to overcome the disease which wasted him away. He was a member of Paran Church, and took an active part in the Sunday school. Funeral services were held at Paran Church Saturday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Dr. P. F. Davis, who paid beautiful tribute to the life and influence of the lad. Mrs. John Stevens and C. H. Ashe sang "Abide with Me," and "Sometime We'll Understand". The funeral was directed by the Forsyth Memorial Chapel and interment was made in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Obie Watkins, A. P. Register, Graham Bell, Jr., C. W. Webb, Jr., R. F. Duncan, and Anderson Spier. Don is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Butler; a brother, Gerald Butler, and his grandparents, Mrs. E. B. Butler and Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Freeman. |
| J. E. BUSH PASSES AWAY. (Monroe Advertiser, Apr. 12, 1973, file submitted by Jane Newton) Funeral services for Jackson Evans Bush, 93, of Barnesville who died Friday, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery, Barnesville. Mr. Bush, a native of Monroe County, was the oldest living graduate of Gordon Institute. He was also a graduate of the Georgia School of Pharmacy and owned the Barnesville Drug Co. for many years. He was a former drug inspector of the State of Georgia. When a portion of Monroe County was partitioned to form Lamar County, Mr. Bush became the first state representative from Lamar County. He was a former mayor of Barnesville and life long member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Griffith Bush of Barnesville; a son, Morris Williams Bush of Chevy Chase, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. D. E. Sellers, Jr., of Front Royal, Va., and Mrs. A. J. Perrone, Jr., of Columbia, S. C. |
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MRS.
EMMIE BYARS, from The Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 3, 1915 ** Aunt Emmie passed April 16, 1915, Age 71 years, No. Children. |
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Mrs J.
R. Byars. (Monroe Advertiser, April 4, 1940) Memorial Service held by Fairview Society. The Fairview W. M. S. met for the March meeting with Mrs. Ed Goodrum and a memorial service was held for the late Mrs. J. R. Byars. The scripture lesson was taken from the 31st chapter of Proverbs and Rev. Douglas Gibson led the devotional. |
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