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MONROE COUNTY GA OBITUARY C - E
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George Augusta Cabaniss J. W. Cabaniss Henry W. Carson Judge J. P. Carson Mrs. Wilhelmina Carstein J. E. Castleberry A. W. Castlen J. H. Castlen Miss Mittie Castlen W. H. Castlen Mrs. J. W. Chaffin (Miss Mattie Goggans) Miss Eufaula Chambers A. S. Chamblee Mrs. Beulah Chambliss Mrs. H. O. Chambliss (Magnolia Virdon) Mrs. I. E. Chambliss J. M. Chambliss Mrs. W. F. Chancellor Mrs. Lydia Chapman Mrs. W. T. Cheves Mrs. J. M. Childs Mrs. G. B. Clark Tom Clements Mrs. Annie Eliza Clower Judge Floyd Clower Floyd Clower J. F. Clower Mrs. A. E. Cocke Miss Newtie Cocke William Lee Cole Geo. W. Coleman, Sr. Mrs. J. M. Collier Nellie Franklin Collier Dr. O. C. Collins Mr. John T. Cooper Robert Corley Mrs. M. A. Coulon E. G. Cox |
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Mrs. Hattie E. Davis Mrs. R. L. Davis Mrs. Wilia Barfield Davis W. B. Davis Frances Day Jane Francis Wright Dewberry Thomas Dewberry Thomas J. Dewberry Mrs. John H. Dews James B. Dickerson Adolph Doncourt Joseph Douglass W. J. Dumas |
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J. T. Edge Mrs. A. L. Edwards Mrs. Eugene (Jennie) Edwards H. E. Edwards J. Hiram Edwards T. J. Ellington Mrs. Alberta Stewart Ellis Rev. S. R. England D. E. Evans Mrs. Jeff Evans James Evans |
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Obituary of GEORGE AUGUSTA
CABANISS, from the Monroe Advertiser, December 20, 1907 **George Augusta Cabaniss, died in Copenhill Saturday. Was born December 12, 1882 in Forsyth. Son of Judge Eldridge Guerry Cabaniss and Mrs. Sarah Chipman Cabaniss. Admitted to the bar in 1855. Practicing in Forsyth and in Athens until Civil War. Enlisted for 12 months; At close of war entered mercantile business. For years, manager of the Southern Home Banking and Loan Assn. Also served during the presidency of Cleveland in connection with the United States revenue department. Appointed trustee of the Georgia state asylum by Governor Colquitt serving as President of the board of trustees. Retired. He was a Master Mason, and Knight Templar. Survived by Hon. T. B. Cabaniss of Forsyth, J. W. Cabaniss of Macon, H. G. Cabaniss of Savannah, H. H. Cabaniss of Atlanta and a sister, Mrs. A. C. Turner of Atlanta, a son - Edward H. Cabaniss of Birmingham, a daughter, Mrs. Dan M. Cabaniss, also survive him. Three sisters preceded him in death; Mesdames N. W. Battle, C. Peeples and S. P. Burke. |
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Obituary of MR. J. W.
CABANISS, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 17, 1916 **Joseph Warren Cabaniss died Friday at his home in Macon. Funeral Sunday from his residence. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, GA. 74 years old. Children: Winship, Elbridge, G., Emory Winship and Lila P. Cabaniss and Mrs. Emmie Cabaniss Cunningham. Son of Judge E. G. Cabainiss of Forsyth, brother to E. G. Cabaniss of Atlanta. Student of Mercer Univ. at Penfield at the outbreak of the war between the States. Enlisted and served under Lee in Virginia until the surrender. Moved to Griffin immediately after the war . On November 12, 18868, was married to Emily L. Winship, dtr of Isaac and Martha Cook Winship. They came to Macon in 1860. Brother of late Judge Thos. B. Cabaniss of Forsyth. |
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HENRY W. CARSON. from the Monroe Advertiser, December 24, 1915 **The funeral of Mr. H. J. Carson occurred at his home North of Forsyth at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Body brought to Forsyth and the casket was lowered in the soil of Monroe County. At age of sixteen, enlisted in the Confederate army and made a faithful soldier until he was captured in October 1864 by Sherman's marauders. Mr. Carson is survived by five sisters; Mrs. Mary J. Glover ..(article cut off). |
| JUDGE J. P. CARSON
Claimed by Death (Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 23, 1943, file submitted by Jane
Newton) Judge j. P. Carson, well known Forsyth citizen, passed away at a Macon hospital Sunday. He was 74 years of age and had been ill only a short time of heart trouble. Member of a prominent Monroe county family, he was an upright citizen, a staunch democrat and a leader in Masonic circles. He was one of the oldest members of the Forsyth bar and for more than 30 years had served as justice of the peace of the Forsyth District. He was a man noted for his painstaking care in details and was often sought for information that was not otherwise available. He is survived by two brothers, D. C. Carson of Village Mills, TEx., and C. F. Carson of Los Angeles, Calif. The funeral was conducted Thursday afternoon at the Bramblett Funeral Home by Rev. W. B. Hollingsworth, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment was in the Forsyth cemetery with a group of his friends and the Masonic fraternity acting as pallbearers. |
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Obituary of MRS. WILHELMINA CARSTEIN, from the Monroe Advertiser,
March 31, 1916 Mrs. Wilhelmina Carstein, aged 65 years, died at the Macon Hospital on Saturday. She had been an inmate of the King's **Daughters home for the past year. Prior to that time she lived in Forsyth, being connected with the Hotel Georgian. While here she made many friends, who will learn with sorrow of her death. |
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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. |
| A. W. CASTLEN
(Macon Telegraph, Fri. Nov 21, 1930. File submitted by Jane Newton,
transcribed by E. Robertson). Culloden, Ga., Nov. 20. A. W. Castlen died at his home Monday evening after an illness of several months. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Irvin, Harris and Edwin. |
| J. H. Castlen
(Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 30, 1890) (file submitted by Jane Newton, Transcribed
by E. Robertson) On Saturday, Mr. John H. Castlen departed this life after lingering for some time with Typhoyd fever. When stricken with disease Mr. Castlen was in the vigor of manhood and had the promise of many years. He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father. Ever jovial and kind hearted he had won in himself many friends. He leaves a widow, with four children to mourn his death. The advertiser extends warmest sympathy to those bereaved. [Added by transcriber. Buried at Culloden Cemetery, Born 10 Nov. 1858, Died 29 Sep. 1890. |
| Miss Mittie Castlen.
(Monroe Advertiser, June 22, 1886. File submitted by Jane Newton,
transcribed by E. Robertson) Died. At Culloden on the 14th inst. after a few days sever illness, Miss Mittie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Castlen, aged about 18 years. She was a loved and loving daughter, the life of the household. While in the glow of health and looking out upon the future with strong hopes of a long life, disease claimed her for its victim, and asserted its sway, till the death angel called her immortal spirit to its eternal home. This sad dispensation of Him who doeth nothing wrong, visited upon one so mirthful, so fair, so buoyant with hope, so young, should serve as an impressive lesson to teach us all, and especially her companions in life the exceeding importance of heeding and obeying the scriptural injunction "be ye also ready"; for if we be ready to receive the summons, it matters not when or at what stage of life death calls, we will pass out of toil and care to enter upon eternal joys in the home of rest. |
| W. H. CASTLEN, (Monroe
Advertiser, Thursday, April 20, 1939) (File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed
by E. Robertson) W. H. Castlen, 62, dies in Culloden. William H. Castlen, 63 years old, died last Friday morning of a heart attack. Funeral services were held in the Culloden Methodist church, of which he was a member. Services were conducted by Dr. P. F. Davis of Forsyth, assisted by the pastor Rev. P. M. Minter, and a former pastor, Rev. George Stone. Mr. Castlen was widely known throughout the state. He had been a hotel keeper, operating the Castlen Hotel in Culloden for over 30 years. He at one time had extensive farming operations. Affectionately known, throughout the county as "Uncle Bill", he was a famous barbecue cook, and was a familiar figure at all political rallies and public barbecues. Mr. Castlen is survived by his wife, the former Miss Livy Reeves, of Crawford county; three daughters; Marianne, of Columbus; Ida, of Atlanta and Mildred of Culloden; one sister, Mrs. Martha Maynard of Macon; nephews, C. C. Castlen of Mussela, Calvin Castlen of Atlanta; Edwin and Irvin Castlen of Wauchula Fla., and Harris Castlen, of thomaston, and a host friends and relatives over the state. Pallbearers were J. W. Pierson, Mark Sanders, Atticus Haygood, T. D. Chatfield, Mansel Hammock and Bob Rutherford. [Added by Transcriber. Buried at Culloden Cemetery, Born 1877, died 1939. ] The Monroe Advertiser, April 27, 1939 In Memory of W. H. Castlen (by Lucius Fuller) William H. Castlen, who died here in Culloden a few days ago, was a great man. He had not held high honors- he didn't want them; he had not laid up great treasures here on earth - he couldn't because he would have given them away. He was great because he loved his fellow man, because he was alwasy the first to lend a helping hand to those in need and those in distress and in so doing laid our treasurers "where moths do not corrupt, nor thieves break through and steal." Because in passing he took with him something from the hearts of those who knew him that will leave an aching, void forever. I think I have never seen more flowers than those at his funeral, but my friends "if everyone to whom he had done some living act of kindness had brought a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers." Young people affectionately called him "Uncle Bill" because they loved him and could not be so formal as to say "Mister". Uncle Billw as witty, full of joy of living, looked for the good that is in everyone, believed all things and endured all things. Uncle Bill had a method of cooking old fashioned barbecue handed down to him by word of mouth from his distant forebears that made him famous but he liked nothing better than to give his time and skill to anyone that wanted it, asking nothing in return but the pleasure of seeing them enjoy themselves. The secret died with him and tis better so. Some of us will again taste this dish from the master hand. In life he was brave, in death he was without fear, but we who live are weak and may we be forgiven as we brush away our tears, for we loved him much.. |
| 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. |
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MISS EUFAULA CHAMBERS, as written in "The Monroe Advertiser",
dated March 15, 1912. Contributed by Jane Newton DEATH OF MISS CHAMBERS. On Friday last Miss Eufaula Chambers passed away at her home in Atlanta and her body was brought down to Forsyth on the three o'clock train Sunday afternoon and interred in the family lot in Oakland cemetery. Other members of her family are buried there. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. M. Dixon, at the grave. Miss Chambers is the sister of Mrs. Ada O. Sanders and leaves besides Mrs. Sanders several brothers and sisters to mourn her death. Miss Chambers was raised in Forsyth and was well known to people of the county who grieve with the family in their loss. Among the relatives from a distance who came to the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mitchell, of Griffin, Messrs. T. E. Chambers of Montezuma, J. H. Chambers of Jacksonville, Miss Willie Chambers and Mrs. Fryer of Atlanta. |
| 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. |
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Mrs. BEULAH CHAMBLISS. Monroe Advertiser, July 1911. Contributed by Jane
Newton. The death of Mrs. Beulah Chambliss, wife of I. E. Chambliss, died at her home in College Park Monday morning at ten o'clock. The body was shipped to Forsyth Tuesday Morning for interment, the funer services being conducted by Rev. E. A. Ware. Mrs. Chambliss was thirty years of age and was born and reared near Forsyth. She was the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Thurmond and had numbers of friends in the county who were deeply grieved to learn of her death. Besides her husband and two children, she is survived by her mother and several brothers and sisters. |
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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 |
| Obituary of Mrs. I. E. Chambliss as
published by the Monroe Advertiser issue of July 14, 1911. In Memory of Mrs. I. E. Chambliss. On Monday morning, June 19,. 1911, the death angel visited the home of Mr. I. E. Chambliss at College Park, and bore away the spirit of his precious wife. Death is always sad, but when it enters a home and takes away a devoted mother the shock is heart-rendering. In the death of his wife Mr. Chambliss has lost his nearest and dearest friend, but he has the great consolation of some day meeting her in a bright home where there will be no more parting. She bore her sufferings bravely. All medical aid and tender care of loved ones could not keep her here on earth. God saw fit to call her up higher to rest ever more with him. She was thirty years of age, was the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Thurmond, born and reared in Monroe County, was married to Mr. Isreal Chambliss May 5, 1901, living happily together ten years, she was a devoted wife, a fond and loving mother. She joined the Methodist church at eleven years of age, being a consistant member during the remainder of her life. The body was brought to Forsyth Tuesday morning. The funeral services being conducted by Rev. E. A. Ware at the home of her mother, where a number of relatives and friends gathered to pay the last sad tributes. The interment was in the Thurmond cemetery. Those who survive her besides a heart broken husband and two small children are her mother and several sisters and brothers. May the bereaved ones be conforted by our Savior who doeth all things well. "Her stay with us was very brief, Like pleasant dreams at dawn, From which we wake with sudden grief, To find the loved one gone. They laid her where the sun may shine and kiss the flowers to bloom, to rest until the end of time." |
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Obituary of MR. J. M. CHAMBLISS, as
Published in the Monroe Advertiser June 30, 1911 Issue. Mr. Chambliss Dies Suddenly. The death of Mr. John M. Chambliss occurred at his home about three miles east of Forsyth at an early hour last Sunday morning. Mr. Chambliss had been in declining health for several years, but his condition was not considered serious. Sunday morning he had an attack of acute indigestion and death resulted before a physician could be summoned to his home. Mr. Chambliss was sixty-eight years of age and unmarried. He was born and reared on the place where he died and acumulated quite a snug little fortune and was regarded as the soul of honor in all business transactions. He leaves a large family connection in the county. The interment was at the family burial ground hear nis home Monday afternoon at three o'clock, the funeral exercise being conducted by Rev. J. W. Hunt. (Obituary submitted by Jane Newton) |
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Obituary of Mrs. W. F. Chancellor, as Written in "The Monroe Advertiser",
dated November 23, 1900. Contributed by Jane Newton Mrs. W. F. Chancellor of Macon, died last Friday and was buried at Rogers Church Sunday. She was a good Christian woman. |
| May 9, 1829 MRS. LYDIA CHAPMAN OBITUARY. Died in Muscogee county on the 25th of April, 1829, Mrs. Lydia Chapman Of Monroe county, in the 72nd year of her age; in the death of this truly amiable and Excellent woman, an extensive circle of friends have to mourn the loss of one of Their brightest ornaments, and a numerous family of children have to deplore the Loss of a faithful and experienced guardian and friend. To a fine and cultivated Mind, Mrs. Chapman added a suavity of manners and a mildness of disposition that Endeared her to a devoted family and an admiring circle of acquaintances, and by Whom her death is deeply deplored. All thought Mrs. C. died at “a good old age”; Yet her death if possible, is more deplored by her family and friends, than if she Had been cut off in the prime of life. They have been so long accustomed to apply To her for counsel and advice, and to rely upon her wisdom and experience in all The difficult and trying exigencies of life, that her loss is felt with a force That transcends the ordinary loss of the head of a family. But they have the Consolation of believing, that she died in the full assurance of the hope of a Blessed immortality; and hope was anchored on the “Rock of Ages.” Her long and Valued life was marked with the strictest purity of Christian Morals; and never Did a Human Breast contain more of the mily of Human Kindness than hers. She was Emphatically a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus; and she evinced her faith in Him by humbly endeavoring to perform those duites, which he by his life and Doctrines inculcated; and which shed a moral luster over the life and character Of his humblest followers. |
| MRS. W. T. CHEVES.
(Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 3, 1957) Mrs. W. T. Cheves, the widow of the late W. T. Cheves of Gainesivlle, Flrida passed away at her home on December 26th. She will be remembered in Forsyth as the former Mamie Little, daughter of the late Michael Wimbush Little and Florence Chambless Little, all natives of Monroe County. Mrs. Cheves is survived by three sons and three daughters and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of ____ _____ . Survivors include one brother, S. D. Little of Chattanooga, Tenn., three sisters; Mrs. C. W. Bickley of Atlanta, Mrs. J. N. Geeslin of Macon and Mrs. J. Will Webb of Forsyth. Funeral services were held in Gainesville, Fla on Friday afternoon. Those attending the funeral from Georgia were: Mr. Welch Geeslin of Byron, Mrs. Harold Hill and Mrs. C. W. Bickley of Atlanta, Mrs. J. N. Geeslin of Macon and Mrs. J. W. Webb of Forsyth. |
| Obituary of Mrs. J. M. CHILDS, Monroe Advertiser, April 2,
1889, Contributed by Jane Newton Mrs. J. M. Childs, died on Saturday; buried at Rocky Creek Church Sunday. Survived by Husband and several children (not named). |
| Obituary of MRS. G. B. CLARK, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 17, 1916** Mrs. G. B. Clark, remembered her as Miss Pauline Rhodes, died last Monday at her home in Estill, S.C., Sister of Mr. G. M. Rhodes. |
| Notice of death of TOM CLEMENTS, from The Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 17, 1915 Tom Clements, formerly of Monroe County, died on Tuesday from gun shot wound. |
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Mrs. Annie Eliza Clower, Monroe Advertiser, Forsyth, GA
December 25, 1908 Mrs. Annie Eliza Clower dead The death of Mrs. Annie E. Clower occurred very suddenly at the home of her nephew, Mr. Joe H. Shannon, near Cabaniss Tuesday. Mrs. Clower was about seventy-two years of age and was the widow of Judge Monroe Clower, who preceded her to the grave about eight years ago. She was a sister to Dr. John R. Shannon of Cabaniss. In her death one of the most estimable christian women of that community has passed to the Great Beyond, and she will be missed by a host of friends throughout the county. The remains were laid to rest at Cabaniss Thursday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. G. W. Hansford conducting the funeral services. |
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Judge Floyd Clower, Monroe Advertiser, Forsyth, GA, March 1, 1901 Judge Clower dead. Judge Floyd (sic) Clower died very suddenly at his home in Cabaniss last Sunday morning. He was as well as usual Saturday night, and ate a hearty supper before retiring. His death was caused by heart disease, from which he had been troubled for several years. He was in his 77th year of age, and had been very feeble for some time. The funeral services on Monday were conducted by Rev. Jesse Mays, assisted by Rev. G. W. Hansford and Mr. C. O. Goodwynne. Mr. Clower was at one time a very prominent citizen of the county, being judge of the inferior court and a member of the state house of representatives. Of late years he has been living quietly in retirement. He was a true friend. Green be his grave |
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Floyd Clower died
( Monroe Co., GA newspaper, 17 March 1916 - File contributed by Meredith
Clapper) 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. |
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J. F. Clower (The Constitution, Atlanta, GA, Saturday,
March 11, 1916 - File contributed by Meredith Clapper) 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} |
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The Monroe Advertiser, 15 Jan 1904 (Transcribed
by Evelyn Bugg) MRS. E. A. COCKE DEAD. At her home at Bolingbroke, Mrs. E. A.(Anne E. Castlen) Cocke died Sunday night at eight o’clock at the age of 70 years. She was long a member of the Methodist church and a faithful worker. Numberless are her deeds of kindness and charity. She donated the land on which the beautiful little church at Bolingbroke now stands. The interment took place at Mt. Zion cemetery, Rev. J. O. Brand assisted by Rev. W. T. Hunnicutt, conducted the ceremony. Mrs. Cocke leaves several sons and daughters and other relatives to mourn her death, and to these the heartfelt sympathy of many friends are extended. |
| Obituary of MISS NEWTIE COCKE, from the Monroe Advertiser, July 24, 1930.
** Miss Newtie Cocke , Bolingbroke, passed away Sunday at age of 76 years. Survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. T. E. Walton, Mrs. W. A. Rosser, Miss Edna Cocke and Mr. J. C. Cocke, all of Bolingbroke. Services conducted at Bolingbroke Methodist church Monday, interment was in the Mt. Zion cemetery. |
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of WILLIAM LEE COLE, from the Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 31, 1929
Mr. William Lee Cole, citizen of Bolingbroke, died Sunday at age 32 years. Acute indigestion. Survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Cole of Bolingbroke; one sister, Mrs. Lester Arnold, of Americus; two brothers, Mr. J. E. Cole of Perry and Mr. J. B. Cole of Pinehurst. Funeral conducted Tuesday Mt. Zion church. Interment in church cemetery. |
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Obituary of GEORGE W. COLEMAN, SR., Monroe Advertiser, August 9, 1918, Contributed by Jane
Newton GEO. W. COLEMAN, SR. DIES AT AGE OF 83. Was Prominent in Religious and Fraternal Circles. Mr. Geo. W. Coleman died at the home of his son, Geo. W. Coleman, Jr., on July 22nd. Mr. Coleman was born in South Carolina, but spent practically his entire life in Georgia, dying at the age of eighty-three. Mr. Coleman was prominent in religious and fraternal circles, having been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty-seven years and for forty-four years was a member of Zabud Lodge No. 175 F. & A. M. He had the distinction also of having served during the entire period of the war between the states. He leaves a widow and the following children: Geo. W. Coleman, Jr., R. L. Coleman, M. H. Coleman, H. D. Coleman, Jas. Coleman and Mrs. Mary Ann Bennett. Mr. Coleman was man of fine Christian character and will be sorely missed by a wide circle of friends. |
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Obituary of Mrs. J. M. COLLIER, Monroe Advertiser,
February 5, 1889, Contributed by Jane Newton Mrs. J. M. Collier, near Collier's Station died last night at 11 o'clock. More extended notice will be given next week. |
| IN MEMORY, OF NELLIE FRANKLIN COLLIER, Wife of Oscar E. Goodwyne of Collier Monroe Advertiser Aug. 9, 1918, Contributed by Jane Newton Sister Goodwyne was converted when a child and was a charter member of Colliers Baptist church. She was loyal to her church and was a devoted wife and mother. Her life was as beautiful as a flower. She loved her home and lived to make it happy for her family and all who had the pleasure of visiting. her. It was her greatest joy to make others happy. Each day she put her house in order for the coming of the Master. She even had her clothes prepared against the day of her burial. When the angel came for her sweet spirit on the morning of Saturday, August 3rd, she was sitting on the porch reading and superintending the putting of her house and grounds in order against the Sabbath day. Suddenly the angel touched her and she went without a struggle. Her husband was standing hear and caught her in his arms. The funeral services were held at her home on Sunday, August 4th, at 3 p.m. and her body was interred at the church cemetery at Colliers. She leaves her husband, two daughters and one son, six sisters and numerous relatives and friends to mourn her loss. J. A. DREWRY, Pastor |
| Obituary of Dr. O. C. Collins, from The Monroe Advertiser, August 9, 1912
Dr. O. C. Collins, one of best known citizens of Forsyth, passed away at his home on Lee Street about noon Sunday. Moved to Forsyth from Macon about 20 years ago. Physician and drug store. Native of Macon, born there September 10th, 1827. Second son of Charles Collins and a brother of the late Dr. Appleton Collins. December 31st, 1863 married Miss Mary Boon of Forsyth, who now survives him. At the outbreak of the Civil war Dr. Collins left Macon with the Cavalry. Later transferred as one of the surgeons at Andersonville prison. At time of his death Dr. Collins was surgeon of Camp Quitman. Funer held at his residence, interment was in Oakland cemetery. Besides his widow, Dr. Collins is survived by five daughters, Mrs. J. L. Willis, of Columbus, Mrs. Baxter Jones of Macon, Mrs. Jennie C. Amos, Misses Julia and Hattie Collins of Forsyth. |
| Obituary of Mr. John T. Cooper, From the Monroe Advertiser, April 19, 1912
Mr. John T. Cooper. In the midst of his sermon at Liberty Church in Butts County, last Sunday Morning, one of county's well known men passed away. He had scarcely preached fifteen minutes when he stopped, sank into a chair and almost before anyone reach his side he breathed his last. Suffered from heart trouble...about 65 years of age. Missionary Baptist Preacher, farmer. Survived by his widow and three children: one daughter who lives in North Carolina, Mrs. Farn Maun and Mrs. Horace McCord of Monroe County and Ben Cooper of Butts County. Interment was in Rock Creek Cemetery. At time of death was a candidate for the office of Tax receiver for Monroe County. |
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Obituary of Mr. ROBERT CORLEY, as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated March
15, 1912. Contributed by Jane Newton "Mr. J. C. Corley's friends sympathize with him in the death of his father, Mr. Robert Corley, which occurred near Patillo Friday, after one week's illness. He spent week before last with his son here, but was taken sick, and returned home, He had reached the advanced age of 89 and leaves a large family connection. |
| Obituary of MRS. M. A. COULON, as Written in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated April 28, 1949.
Contributed by Jane Newton. MRS. M. A. Coulon, Beloved Monroe Countian, Passes. A host of friends throughout this section were saddened by the death in a Macon hospital Sunday of Mrs. M. A. Coulon, a native and lifelong resident of Monroe County. Mrs. Coulon was born Amanda Pritchett on March 31, 1883, and observed her sixty-sixth birthday anniversary less than four weeks prior to her death. She was a member of the Church of God, Thomaston, and her pastor, the Rev. T. R. Toler, assisted in conducting her funeral, which was held in the First Baptist Church her Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Also taking part in the services were Dr. P. F. Davis, of Bessie Tift College and the Rev. Harvey R. Mitchell, of Barnesville. Mrs. J. S. Watkins, Jr., and Herbert Ash sang, softly, "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" and "The Old Rugged Cross", with Mrs. L. M. Wright accompanying. Interment followed in the City Cemetery. Mrs. Coulon's survivors include her husband, M. A. Coulon, of Forsyth; four sons, John F. and Walter M. of Barnesville, J. B. of Zebulon, and Edward, of East Point; four daughters, Mrs. Clyde Cox, of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. John D. Carter, of Atlanta, Mrs. Eddie Williamson, of Macon, and Mrs. Harrison Horne, of Dalton; and five brothers, A. A. and R. L. Pritchett of Macon; Otis and C. R. Pritchett of Juliette; and E. T. Pritchett of Phenix city, Ala. Pall Bearers at Mrs. Coulon's funeral were J. D. Carter, Eddie Williamson, Harrison Gann, Clyde C. Cox, James Williamson and Delton Horne. Ashe-Wilder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Obituary of MR.
E. G. COX , from The Monroe Advertiser, July 19, 1912
**Mr. E. G. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. John a Cox, born in Monroe County February 9, 1893. Attended school at Banks Stephens. about a year ago accepted position with Shingler Mercantile Company of Ashburn. Funeral services held at Primitive Baptist Church Sunday. Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Cox; a sister, Miss mamie Cox; and a brother, Mr. Otho Cox. |
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| Obituary of Mrs. HATTIE E. DAVIS, Monroe
Advertiser, March 21, 1902, Contributed by Jane Newton. DAVIS - Mrs. Hattie E. Davis, wife of Mr. Brad Davis, formerly Mis Hattie Wilder, died at Manry, Ga., March 9, 1902. She was the daughter of Mr. S. F. Wilder, formerly of this place, sister of Messrs. Frank and Early Wilder and sister-in-law of Mrs. C. F. Turner. She was born, reared and married in our town, and her many friends and relatives here will regret to learn of her death. |
| 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. Mrs. Davis was a devouted (sic) christian, (sic) a Missionary Baptist. While she lived in Monroe County she was an active member of Maynards church and a teacher in the Sunday school for several years. 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 |
| Mrs. Wilia Barfield Davis (Transcribed by E. Robertson, Monroe Advertiser,
May 20, 1910)
Was laid to Rest at Salem Church A Niece Writes a Beautiful Tribute to Mrs. Davis On April the Twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and ten, one of our noblest women died after seven months of intense suffering. Mrs. Wilia Barfield Davis was a perfect Christian and loved by all who knew her. On the twenty seventh of April, nineteen and nine, at Calloden, she was married to Mr. W. B. Davis and they at once went to Dames, where they lived for almost five months. From there they came to Popes Ferry to live. Shortly after settling in their new home, Mrs. Davis was taken sick. She never was able to get up after this. About three months ago she was moved to the hospital, but the dreaded disease had its hand upon her and she was brought home where loving hands did all that was possible to relieve her suffering, until our Savior called her home to rest. She was laid to rest on her wedding anniversary at Salem churchyard. She is not dead, only gone before to prepare the way for her loved ones. To know her was to love her. A Devoted Niece |
| Obituary of
W. B. DAVIS, from the Monroe Advertiser, Nov. 14, 1914
**W. B. Davis died at Popes Ferry Sunday. Services conducted at Salem church. Leaves six children: Miss Madie Davis, Mrs. R. L. Roquemore, and Messrs. W. R., F. G., W. G., and R. E. Davis |
| Frances Day is Drowned Monday. (Monroe Advertiser, Aug. 25, 1932.
File submitted by Jane Newton, Transcribed by E. Robertson ) The following account of the drowning of Frances Day, a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Day, of Dames Ferry, is taken from the Tuesday edition of The Macon Telegraph. Frances Day, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Day, was drowned in a small stream near her home at Glen Cove Springs at 6:30 o'clock Monday night while she was wading with a playmate. Mrs. Day was at work in an industrial plant here, and Mr. Day was in Macon trying to trace a car which had been stolen from him Saturday Night. Little Frances was left alone. She went wading with Mary Hampton, a girl about her own age, in the Glen Cove Springs stream. Recent rains had washed a deep hole in the stream bed. The little girl stepped into deep water without realizing it, and her frightened playmante called for help. Tom Howard and his daughter, Miss Margaret Howard, ran to her assistance from their home nearby, according to Frances' relatives. They took her from the stream and tried to resuscitate her. In the meantime an ambulance had been called from the Macon hospital. She was taken to the hospital, but was dead. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. She was born in St. Augustine, Fla., and came to Macon with her parents three years ago. She was in the second grade in Bellevue school, and attended Sunday School at Dames Ferry. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Day; three brothers, Robert, James and Earl Day; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Lenane and Mrs. Lionel Gleason, both of Olean, N. Y.; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Day of Dames Ferry. |
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Obituary of Jane Francis Wright Dewberry as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated September 21, 1905.
A Good Woman Dies On Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. Harp, near Forsyth, Mrs. James Madison Dewberry passed softly into Heaven after an illness of several weeks with paralysis. And now the hearts of many friends who dearly loved this noble woman are sad indeed. Her beautiful and sweet character and charitable acts drew the love and respect of all. She was of one of Monroe's old and highly esteemed families. She was eighty-three years of age, and a member of the Baptist church. As a Christian, she was consistent follower of her Saviour's mandates. The funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. J. W. Tittle, who paid a touching tribute to her memory. the interment took place at the old Dewberry cemetery, Rev. A. S. Dix, officiating. She leaves several children and numerous relatives and friends in Forsyth. (Note by submitter: Jane Frances Wright (Fannie) - b. 1822 Georgia (1860 U. S. Census says 1830 birth year); d. 18 Sep 1905 Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia. Wife of James Madison Dewberry.) |
| Obituary of Thomas Dewberry as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated November 5, 1925. Mr. Thos Dewberry Dies in Atlanta News was received Wednesday of the death of Mr. Thos. Dewberry at the home of his daughter in Atlanta. Mr. Dewberry was about fifty years of age and lived in Macon and was visiting his daughter at the time of his last illness. He will be remembered as the son of Mr. William Dewberry of Monroe county and the family has many friends in the county who regret to learn of Mr. Dewberry's death. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son. The funeral will take place in Barnesville at ten o'clock Thursday morning. |
| Obituary of Thomas J. Dewberry as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated July 4, 1929.
T. J. Dewberry Dies After Extended Illness Mr. T. J. Dewberry died at his home near Forsyth Monday night. He was about 72 years of age and had been in feeble health for a considerable length of time. Mr. Dewberry spent his entire life in Monroe county where he was engaged in farming and leaves many friends who mourn his passing. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Mr. W. R. Dewberry of Forsyth. The funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Baggarly and interment was in the Dewberry cemetery. (Note by submitter: Thomas J. Dewberry - b. 1858 Georgia; d. 1 Jul 1929. (Cemetery listing for Monroe County in their history book says 1926 which is wrong.) Son of Moses Jefferson Dewberry and Harriet Jane Oxford.) |
| Obituary of MRS. J. H. DEWS, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 5, 1915
**Mrs. John H. Dews (note: her name not given..ER) of Griffin was buried in Oakland Cemetery Monday morning. Sister of Mrs. Sarah E. Gibson at the residence of Mrs. L. S. Morse. Widow of John H. Dews. 74 years of age. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Julia Pritchard of Griffin. |
| Obituary of JAMES B. DICKERSON, from the Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 15, 1916
**Camp Cotton, El Paso, Texas. Dec. 10, 1916: James B. Dickerson, of Company M., 2nd Georgia Infantry, Quitman Guards. 18 years of age. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Dickerson, Culloden. Brother Alexander W. Dickerson accompanied remains home. |
| Obituary of Adolph Doncourt, from the Monroe Advertiser, (no date) **Mr. Adolph Doncourt, former resident, died at Glen Cove, Long Island, April 15, 1907. from Brights disease. Married a niece of Mrs. Morse, and old resident of Forsyth; a daughter of Mrs. Sarah Proctor, who inherited the property of Mrs. Morse at her death. |
| Obituary of Mr. James Douglass
File contributed for use by: Lindy Hard [email protected] October 23, 2003, 11:10 am Macon Messenger (newspaper) 10 Aug 1843 DIED. In Sumpter county on the 12th ult., Mr Joseph Douglass, in the 75th year of his age. He was a native of Mecklinburg county, N.C., and among the first settlers of Monroe county [Georgia.] He was the owner of the land on which the flourishing village of Culloden is situated, and erected the first cabin on the spot. The next settler of the village was Wm. Culloden, an Irishman by birth, who had spent the prime of his life in India. He erected a small store house there, in the fall of 1823--and with these individuals, the rise and history of the place is closely identified. Culloden died several years since, but his name is perpetuated by one of the most flourishing villages in the State, with a community of the highest moral character, and devoted to education and literacy improvement. Mr. Douglass was a man of retentive memory, well read, and possessed an ample stock of general information. He was generous in his disposition, and of active industrious habits, and whose death will awaken a feeling of sorrow in many of the community with whom he was long associated. Additional Comments: Source: Microfilm of Georgia Journal & Messenger Mar 1843-Aug 1848 |
| Obituary of Captain W. J. DUMAS, Monroe Advertiser, July 24, 1908, Vol. LIII, Contributed by Jane Newton
Captain Dumas Passes Away. Was one of Monroe's Foremost Citizens...His Record as a Soldier and a Statesman. Tuesday Morning at two o'clock there passed away one of Monroe County's best and truest citizens, Captain W. J. Dumas. While not wholly unexpected, the sad news came as a shock to his friends and there were many who paused to pay the silent tribute of a bowed head and moistened eye, while others spoke of the good he had done, of the life that he had led. Captain Dumas was born in Monroe County and had more than measured off the span of years given to complete life. In all the relations of these long years he stood as the highest type of the Christian gentleman. From early boyhood his business life was characterized by indomitable energy and industry, but never be the extent of forgetfulness of the rights of others or the courtesies due them. When the call came for the defense of his country he was one of the first to respond, enlisting in the Quitman Guards, and no braver soldier ever fought or suffered. During the latter years of the struggle he was their captain and his comrades remember him as a veritable Sir Galahad, "pure in his purpose and strong in the strifes". Towards the close of the war he was captured by the Federals and was one of the 600 Confederates confined in the stockade of Morris Island, S. C., under fire of confederate guns shelling that island. After this cruel treatment, he was removed to Fort Pulaski, Ga., and later to Hilton Head, S. C., where he suffered untold cruelties and privations. When fighting was over his service to his country did not cease. The dark days of the reconstruction proved him a wise, conservative leader and the only man in the county who could command the Negro vote. To him belongs the honor of being Monroe's first white representative in the legislature after the war. But his inclination was not for public life; he loved the simple quiet of the home and when he had done what he could towards restoring the balance of power and purifying political conditions he declined to stand for re-election, and like Cincinnatus of old, returned to his business, where to the last day of his life he stood for all that was upright and honest. Captain Dumas was a member of the Baptist Church for many years, a deacon, and was devoted, consistent Christian, answering the call of conscience as readily as the bugle call to battle. The funeral services were conducted from the house by his pastor, Rev. A. J. Moncrief. The casket, draped in the folds of the old flag under which he fought, was surrounded by his comrades and born by men selected from them to its last resting place. Captain Dumas is survived by a wife and two children, Miss Fannie and Mr. Hall Dumas, to whom the tenderest sympathy of the community goes out. |
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| 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) |
| Mrs. A. L. Edwards (nee Miss Leuellen Allen) (Monroe Advertiser, March 16, 1933, Thursday.
File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) Mrs. A. L. Edwards died Last Tuesday. At an early hour Friday morning, March 10, Mrs. A. L. Edwards was stricken with paralysis at her home in Dames Ferry and was not able to speak thereafter. Four days later, having grown weaker and weaker, the death angel came at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and took her away. Mrs. Edwards was born in Jones county and lived there until she was six years old. Then she moved near Dames Ferry and her life was practically spent there. She, like the Master, who came not to be ministered unto but to minister, spent a bit of her life ministering to the sick and suffering. Neither day nor night did she fail to answer such a call. The passing of this dear one was a loss to the community as well as to the family. Before her marriage to T. J. Green in 1886, she was Lleyellyn Allen. There were seven children born into this home: Messrs. J. A., C. T. and L. D. Green of Macon, Mr. P. F. Green of Anniston, Ala., Misses Nina and Rosa Green of Dames Ferry and Mrs. E. D. Brown of Dames Ferry. She is survived by these and fourteen grandchildren. One brother, Mr. J. M. Allen of Forsyth; one sister, Mrs. T. J. Adams of Juliette, and Mr. A. L. Edwards, whom she married 17 years ago, also survive. The funeral service was conducted at the Dames Ferry Baptist church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. J. W. Ballard and Rev. R. W. Freeman. She was a charter member of that church. Interment was in the Holly Grove cemetery, the pallbearers being Messrs. T. H. Taylor, C. B. Smith, J. D. Mitchell, J. H. Boswell, B. H. Moss and J. R. Smith. |
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Obituary of MRS. EUGENE EDWARDS, Monroe Advertiser,
March 9, 1946, Contributed by Jane Newton. Forsyth, March 8. Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene Edwards, 74, the former Miss Jennie Wynne, were held Friday morning at 11:00 at the Bramblett Funeral Home. The service was conducted by the Rev. H. V. Smith, and interment was made in the city cemetery. Survivors are her husband, and several nephews and nieces. |
| Obituary of H. E. EDWARDS, Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 5, 1953, Contributed by Jane Newton.
Hiram Eugene Edwards died at his home near Forsyth early Sunday morning. A native of Monroe county, Edwards had lived here all his life and was engaged in farming. He is survived by a brother, J. B. Corley of Juliette. Funeral services were held at the Ashe-Dillon chapen with Rev. H. P. McDonald officiating. Pallbearers were George Corley, Jr., Morris Corley, Cheney Corley, Gene Corley, and P. T. Wynne. Interment was at the Forsyth cemetery. |
| Obituary of J. Hiram Edwards as written in The Monroe Advertiser dated March 12, 1915.
Juliette: Mr. J. Hiram Edwards No recent death in Monroe county was more deeply mourned by the people of Juliette and vicinity that that of Mr. J. Hiram Edwards, which occurred at his home in Dillards District Monday morning, March 1st, at the advanced age of eighty or more years. Mr. Edwards was regarded by all of our people as one of the county's leading citizens, who possessed splendid traits of character, and never refused a helping hand to his fellow man, or to aid a noble or worthy cause. For many years, he was a Justice of the Peace in Dillard's district, and he ever discharged the duties of this office both capably and conscientiously. A large number of friends and relatives from Juliette attended this funeral services and interment. The sympathy of this section in extended in the bereaved name. |
| 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. |
| Obituary of MRS. L. A. ELLIS, from The Monroe Advertiser, July 3, 1930
**Mrs Alberta Stewart Ellis, 38, wife of L. A. Ellis of Forsyth, died at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Bn. in Monroe County, daughter of W. R. and Virginia Stewart. Member of Ensign Baptist Church. Survived by husband and three step-children, a half-sister, Miss Estelle Stewart, and two brothers, J. H. and V. W. Stewart; four half-brothers, George, Mack, Phelps and Curtis Stewart. Services at Ensign Baptist church. Interment in Forsyth cemetery. |
| Obituary of Rev. S. R. ENGLAND, from The Monroe Advertiser, Nov. 21, 1929
Two days after he was retired as an active pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. S. R. England, who had been a member of the North Georgia conference for 45 years died Saturday in Atlanta. Age 70. Forty-seven years ago Mr. England was married to Miss Julia Battle of Monroe Co., who survives, together with one son, Claude O. England of Tifton; a brother, Rev. J. E. England of Jonesboro and a sister Mrs. Sallie Williams of Maysville. Was one of the England trio of brothers who gave 143 years of service to the Southern Methodist church. Rev. R. B. O. England died in Atlanta in 1920; Rev. J. E. England. Funeral held in Lawrenceville Monday and body taken to Tifton for interment. |
| 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. |
| JAMES EVANS
(Monroe Advertiser, date not given.) (File submitted by Jane Newton,
transcribed by E. Robertson)
Former Resident of Bolingbroke Dies in Florida.
James H. Evans, 41, formerly of Bolingbroke,
Ga. died in a hospital in Orlznd, Fla. Thursday night at 10:25 o'clock
after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Evans was born and reared at Bolingbroke. He moved to Florida from McRae, Ga. about 20 years ago and had been with Chase and Company as office manager since going there. Mr. Evans received his commercial training at the Georgia-Alabama Business college of this city, later taking a position at McRae. He was married in McRae to Miss Nina Booth. Surviving are his wife, a son, James H. Evans, Jr., both of Orlando; mother, Mrs. H. W. Evans, of Bolingbroke; three brothers and two sisters: H. B. Evans and Judge Hugh W. Evans, of Macon; Mark B. Evans of Atlanta; Mrs C. C. Morgan, of Bolingbroke, Ga; and Mrs. R. A. English of Altoona, Fla. He was a member of the Methodist Church. The funeral services will be held in Orlando, and the body will be brought to Macon, arriving this afternoon at 3:20 and will remain at Hart's chapel until Sunday at 11 a.m. Eastern time, when it will be taken to Salem Church near Bolingbroke, where the commital service will take place. Interment will be in the family lot in Salem cemetery. The following cousins of the deceased of McRae, Ga. will serve as pallbearers; J. W. Evans, Jr., Stuart Evans, J. T. Windsor, Robert Windsor, S. B. McRae and D. M. McRae. [According to Monroe Co. cemetery records one J. H Evans is buried at Old Salem Methodist Church. Born Aug. 9, 1888, died Apr. 3, 1930] |
| EVANS, MRS, JEFF. (Monroe Advertiser, June 8, 1900. File submitted by
Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson)
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Jeff Evans, which sad event occurred at the home of Charles Evans on Tuesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Evans had been residing at Macon, and she was brought to this county with the hope that the change might benefit her, but a change for the worse resulted in her death. She was a daughter of Duncan McCowen, of this county, and leaves a husband and two children to mourn her death. The Advertiser extends sympathy. |
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