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Mrs. Nettie K. Ingram Mrs. Nancy C. Ivey |
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Algernon Decatur Jackson Mrs. Alma Jackson Ethel Claude Williamson Jackson Frank C. Jackson Frank L. Jackson Mrs. Greely Jackson H. J. Jackson Mrs. J. B. Jackson Myrtle Bryant Jackson Percy Jackson Stephen Decatur Jackson Mr. T. B. Jackson Mrs. T. B. Jackson Mrs. T. B. Jackson (2) Mrs. Mary C. Jaugsteter Mrs. A. J. Johnson Ivan D. Johnson Mrs. J. M. Johnson J. S. Jossey |
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William T. Kent Mr. R. M. Kersey Mary Kidd Beulah Frances Little Kimbell Rex King |
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Mrs. Perry Laseter Hardy Lasseter R. I. Lassetter Adrian Lawrence R. F. Letson B. F. Little Jeff D. Little Mrs. Jeff D. Little John E. Little Lillian Little Robert Francis Little G. B. Lunsford W. J. Lunsford |
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C. R. Maddox J. A. Maddox Mrs. Mattie Maddox M. M. Maddox Mrs. Nancy Ann Maddox R. C. Maddox George Mann Mrs. Manning Mrs. J. J. Mapp Mrs. Mary Rumble Marks M. A. Martin J. E. Matthews Mrs. I. S. Maynard Rev. Jesse Mays John Mays Lamar Mays Verna Mays Mrs. F. M. Means Mrs. J. A. Means, Sr. (Birthday celebration) Mr. W. B. Meek Clinch Merritt Mrs. Mattie W. Merritt Mrs. R. C. Merritt (Miss Mary Webb) Miss Mae Mitchell Mrs. N. F. Mitchell Judge Mobley Mrs. E. M. Moore J. B. Moore Mrs. J. C. Morcock E. W. Morrison Mrs. C. T. Mower (Mary Lou Thrash) Spencer S. Mullins E. F. Murner |
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| Oscar T. McComon W. A. McComon Ida Smith McCord J. D. McCowen D. L. McCoy Mrs. H. J. McCoy Miss Mattie Mae McDowell Mr. John McGinty Hezekiah Joshua McKenney Miss Lula McKinney George Goodrum McMullan Mr. R. T. McMullen |
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| Obituary of Mrs. NETTIE K. INGRAM, as Written in "The Monroe
Advertiser", dated Aug. 6, 1915, Contributed by Jane Newton Mrs. Nettie K. Ingram, wife of J. F. Ingram, was born Jan. 11th, 1836, and died in Barnesville at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Maddox, July 24th, 1915, making her stay on earth seventy nine years, five months and twenty-four days. She was married to J. F. Ingram Oct. 21st, 1858 to which union were born six children, four survive her. Two sons, W. H. and W. B. Ingram, and two daughters, Mrs. Ed Maddox and Mr. J. R. Parham. Seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, one sister and many other relatives........ She was the daughter of Elder Benjamin Haygood. On May 5th 1867, she united with the Primitive Baptist Church at Sharon. She was of a family of 11 children, only one sister, Mrs. Mattie Oxford, of Culloden remains. |
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for Mrs. Ivey (Monroe Advertiser, Aug. 23, 1973, submitted by Jane
Newton) Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy C. Ivey, 82 of Forsyth who died Tuesday in the Hilltop Nursing Home after a long illness, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Daniel K. Shaddock, Jr. officiated with burial in the Forsyth City Cemetery. Mrs. Ivey was a native of Monroe County, the daughter of the late Peter Alexander Childs and the late Permelia Ann Mayfield Childs, and lived here all of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jeff P. Ivey of Forsyth, four daughters, Mrs. Frank S. Middlebrooks of Thomaston; Mrs. Edward T. Weeks of Hilburn, N. Y.; Mrs. Bessie Lou Ivey McGrew of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Albert Ruch of Jacksonville, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Minnie C. Nelson of Forsyth, a brother Thomas W. Childs of Atlanta, 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. |
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| Obituary of ALGERNON DECATUR JACKSON,
contributed by Teressa Jackson, probably from the Monroe Advertiser
dated July 15, 1893.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Jackson, died at their residence near Cabaniss, on the 12th of June. Deceased was eighteen years old, a nobleman of robust, manly frame and good habits, yet after a short weeks illness his promising life was closed. He was a dutiful son and a universal favorite with his family and community. Good natured, always cheerful, and naturally polite, he won friends as he made acquaintances. An energetic, industrious youth, he loved and honored the farm, and did not envy others their soft places in the cities. He was buried in the family graveyard near the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. S. D. Jackson, after funeral services by Rev. Jesse Mays. In his last hours he said to the family, “he was going home to stay and wanted them to go with him.” He is the first one of thirty-three grand children Mrs. Geo. A. Willis has lost. Rarely, blessed that family, surely goodness and mercy has followed them. While we mourn the death of the well beloved ---trust God by his great – meet him at home and be together with Jesus forever. FRIEND |
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Mrs. Alma Jackson (Monroe Advertiser, May 16, 1913, file submitted
by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) Died at the home of her sister Mrs. Jim Bostick on May 5th about noon. Mrs. Alma Jackson nee Walker, wife of Mr. Greely Jackson. She leaves a husband and little baby six weeks old besides a father, mother, brother and sister to mourn her death. I have known Alma for several years and to know her was to love her; she was always a good girl. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved family. Thou are gone Dear, Darling Alma, Never more canst thou return; Thou shall sleep a peaceful slumber, Till the resurrection Morn. Thou art gone Dear Darling Alma, Never more we'll see thy face; Till we meet the o'er the river, In that happy dwelling place. G. H. A. |
| Obituary for Ethel Claude Williamson Jackson from Monroe Co. Newspaper.
Contributed by Teressa Jackson Date of Death 29 August 1968 Mrs. W. L. Jackson, Sr. Chauncey – Services for Mrs. W. L. Jackson Sr., 79, of Chauncy, who died Thursday at Dodge County Hospital, will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the chapel of the Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman. The Rev. H. C. Miller and the Rev. Eschol Snelgrove will officiate with burial in the Chauncy cemetery. Mrs. Jackson was born in Monroe county, but had lived for the past 44 years in Dodge county. She was a member of Providence Primitive Baptist Church near Chauncy. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Franklin Clark of Chatham, N. J., Mrs. John Yawn of Chauncy; one son, Lamar Jackson of Chauncy; a brother, R. B. Williamson of Shrevesport, La. Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home is in charge. |
| Obituary of FRANK C. JACKSON, contributed by
Teressa Jackson, from Monroe Advertiser dated September 30, 1910 A SHORT SKETCH OF FRANK C. JACKSON, A GOOD CITIZEN OF MONROE COUNTY. It is with the deepest sorrow we tell of the going away of Mr. Frank C. Jackson on last Friday afternoon. His extreme illness from typhoid fever baffled the skill of his physicians, and the trained nurse. All that love could suggest and human skill could do was done to relieve him, but it was all of no avail, and just at the close of day his spirit went to God who gave it, and his devoted wife and two little children, his loving father and mother, brothers and sisters and many near relatives and friends are bowed in grief over the sad loss. He was born in Monroe county thirty-six years ago. And lived here until his death. No call for aid or charity ever came to him unheeded, but as God had prospered him he gave cheerfully. In all walks of life the influence of his pure Christian life was felt, and his going away is a distinct loss to the community in business and social circles. On the home hovers the deepest cloud for he was an ideal husband and father, and dutiful and affectionate son to the father and mother, and a loving brother. The going seems to mortal eyes untimely, but the view of the Father embraces eternity. He knows best. All who knew him honored and trusted him. How much happier and holier the world is by such a man having lived it awhile. How happy was he in his family. The devotion and joy among them seemed perfect. But judged after the manner of God, Frank Jackson was a great success. He believed God. Faith and love and obedience appeared in orderly sequence and grew in intensity and perfection as the months came. He knew God as Father and a Savior near at hand. The loved ones so sorely bereaved are his wife, who was Miss Ethel Grant. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Jackson, of Monroe county, four brothers, Messrs. Owen, Lamar, Jim, and Leon Jackson, of Monroe county, two sisters Mrs. J. M. Smith, of Monroe county and Mrs. E. M. Williams, of Juliet |
| Obituary of FRANK L. JACKSON, contributed by Teressa Jackson, probably from Monroe Advertiser dated April 15, 1926.
DEATH OF FRANK L. JACKSON Mr. Frank L. Jackson, a well known and popular farmer of Cabaniss district, died at his home Sunday night at the age of seventy years. He is survived by his widow and several children. Four brothers and one sister also survive him, S. D. and H. L. Jackson of Monroe county, W. W. Jackson of Crawford county, J. J. Jackson of Sawtell and Mrs. R. V. Smith of Flovilla. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. Ray and interment was in the family cemetery. |
| In Memoriam - Mrs. Greely Jackson (Monroe Advertiser, May 16, 1913. File submitted by Jane
Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) On last Monday, May 5, 1913, at noon, the beautiful spirit of Mrs. Greely Jackson winged its way to Heaven. After a short illness of only a few days. Kind and loving hands ministered to her every wish and every effort was made to detain her flight but God had called her to pass over the River and dwell in that beautiful city not made with hands. Mrs. Jackson was only eighteen years of age. She was a loving daughter, a devoted wife and a faithful friend of many. There is a loss in her going, and a tiny infant that will never know a mother's love. The funeral services were conducted on Tuesday at eleven o'clock at Logwall church with Dr. Chamlee, of Forsyth, officiating. The favorite songs of the deceased were: "Nearer my God to Thee," "Sweet Bye and Bye", and "God be with You Till We Meet Again." The remains were interred in the family burying ground. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband and infant son, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, four brothers and three sisters. The friends and acquaintances extend to the family their sincere sympathy in the sad hour of bereavment. Some day may the severed ties be reunited in the beautiful City of Gold. |
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Obituary of H. J. Jackson Probably from Monroe Advertiser, Contributed by Teressa A. Jackson Date of Death: 4 April 1941 H. J. Jackson Dies from Meningitis. H. J. Jackson, 20-year-old Monroe county youth, died in a Macon hospital early Friday of an illness diagnosed by Dr. B. L. Smith, attending physician, as “the epidemic type of meningitis.” Jackson, son of Leon Jackson, bus driver at Mary Persons High school, Forsyth, died within a few minutes after arrival at the hospital. Dr. Smith said he was called to the youth’s home at Berner about 3:30 p.m. Friday and ordered him removed to the hospital immediately after examination. “A few minutes after I arrived at his home, “ Dr. Smith said, “the young man was stricken with one of the hardest convulsions I’ve ever seen a person have. He was very violent and resisted efforts of four men to hold him on the bed.” Although no laboratory tests have been made, the patient had every symptom of meningitis and I feel confident that it was the epidemic type.” Mrs. J. P. Sutton, Monroe county school superintendent, said no action has been taken toward closing the schools, pending reports from Dr. Smith and officials of the Macon hospital. Dr. Smith said he did not think there was any danger of an epidemic and he did not think it would be necessary to close the schools. Mrs. Sutton said school officials would take no action until the situation has been studied thoroughly and recommendations made by Dr. G. H. Alexander, Forsyth physician who serves as health commissioner. The Jackson youth’s death is the second in Monroe county within the last 30 days attributed to meningitis. Miss Cornelia Chancellor, 15, Forsyth high school student, died on March 10 of an illness diagnosed as the non-epidemic type of meningitis. Ione Corley, 6, also of Forsyth, has been at Macon hospital since March 12 for the non-epidemic type of meningitis. Her condition was termed “still serious” last night. Young Jackson is survived by his father; a twin brother, Elbert Jackson; three sisters, Lucille, Dorothy and Margaret, all of Berner, near Forsyth |
| Obituary of MRS. J. B. JACKSON, Monroe Advertiser,
May 2, 1913, Contributed by Jane Newton
MRS. J. B. JACKSON DIES ON THURSDAY. Former Resident of Monroe County Passes Away. Had many relatives in This County. Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Jackson of Macon, wife of Mr. J. B. Jackson, died at her home on Thursday night last, after an illness of several weeks. The funeral was conducted from the family residence, 240 Chestnut St. on Saturday morning, Rev. A. L. Moncrief officiating. The interment was in Riverside Cemetery. She was born and reared near Russellville. She was a sister of Mrs. W. P. Ponder, Miss Sallie Evans, of Messrs. W. H. Charles and P. D. Evans of this county and of Mrs. A. D. Hair of Willston, GA. and Mr. H. T. Evans of Greensboro. |
| Obituary of Myrtle Bryant Jackson, Contributed by Teressa A. Jackson Date of Death: 14 February 1926 March 4, 1926 Mrs. Leon W. Jackson – Dies At Home At Chauncey Mrs. Leon W. Jackson died at her home near Chauncey February 14th after an illness of two weeks. Interment was in Flovilla cemetery, Dr. Waites officiating. She is survived by her husband, five children, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bryant of Berner, two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Douglas Johnston of Pinleyson, Miss Jewell Bryant of Berner, and Mr. Therence Bryant of Oklahoma. |
| Percy Jackson, (Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 27, 1941)
Deepest sympathy is extended Mrs. A. C. Jackson, who on Monday received word of the sudden death of her son, Percy Jackson, of Louisville, Ky. Mr. Jackson had been suffering for several years of angina, and his death resulted from an acute attack. For a number of hears he was associated with the Scofield Iron Works, of Macon. Surviving him are his wife, formerly Miss Emma Ingram, of Monroe County, his mother, two brothers, Francis Jackson, of Athens and Lewis Jackson of Forsyth. and Mrs. Lacy Williams, of Raleigh, N. C. Funeral services were held in Louisville, Ky., and interment was made there. |
| Obituary of STEPHEN DECATUR JACKSON, contributed by Teressa
Jackson, from the Monroe Advertiser dated January 4, 1876.
A Tragic Death. On Thursday the 23rd (of December 1875) Mr. Stephen D. Jackson, living near Cabaniss in this county came to a tragic death in the following manner. He was riding in a buggy along Brown’s Ferry Road en route to Jasper county. Mr. Wesley Hathorn was driving along the same road in company of two ladies about a mile behind Mr. Jackson. One side of the shaft of the wagon of Mr. Hathorn became detached and swung upon the feet of the horse and caused him to be frightened and run. Mr. Hathorn and the ladies were thrown out, but were not hurt. Mr. Jackson saw the frightened horse coming at full speed and fearing that he would run against the buggy on which was a small child, got out for the purpose of stopping the horse or at least to prevent being run over. It is thought that the axle of the buggy struck him. He was found nearby with his skull fractured and a leg broken. He was brought to town and given suitable quarters at the Greer House and received attention immediately from Dr. Rudwell. Dr. R attended him faithfully and did all that human skill could accomplish, but without avail. He lingered in an unconscious condition until Sunday night, when he died. Mr. Jackson was near sixty years of age and was a man highly respected by his neighbors and acquaintances who will deeply lament his sudden and tragic death. |
| Obituary of Mr. T. B. JACKSON, Contributed by Teressa Jackson, Obituary from the Monroe Advertiser,
February 13, 1914. "The Grim Reaper Calls T. B. Jackson. Prominent Citizen of County, Living near Berner Dies and is Buried on Tuesday with Masonic Honors." As a great shock to the people of this county came the news of the death at two o'clock Tuesday morning of Mr. T. B. Jackson of Berner, one of the county's most prominent citizens. His illness was of short duration. Only last Thursday he was in Forsyth shaking hands with his friends, seemingly in the best of health and strength. The Grim Reaper came however in the early hours of Tuesday morning and called Mr. Jackson to his reward. Besides being a brave Confederate soldier, a veteran of Co. H. 32 Georgia Regt. He was a successful farmer and a successful business man, and in every section of Monroe county he had strong and faithful friends. Because of his sterling worth, he attracted men to him and by his many excellent traits he held them to him with hoops of steel. In his community, as well as in the hearts of his friends, he will be greatly missed. He was buried on Tuesday afternoon, with Masonic honors, at the old home burial ground; the impressive exercises being withnessed by many sorrowing friends. He is survived by his widow, by two daughters, Mrs. Jim Smith and Mrs. Ed Williams and by four sons, Messrs. O. G., Lamar, Leon and Jim Jackson." |
| Obituary of Mrs. T. B. Jackson,
Contributed by Teressa Jackson, obituary dated 1933.
JULIETTE LOCALS A pall of deep sorrow has been cast over this community by the death of Mrs. T. B. Jackson, one of Monroe county's best known and most highly esteemed and respected women, which occurred at her home at Berner, four miles from Juliette early last Sunday Morning. Although Mrs. Jackson had been in failing health for several years, her death was unexpected and was apparently due to an attack of heart trouble. She was eighty-five years of age and was one of the oldest residents of this county. Mrs. Jackson was a true Christian women highly esteemed and respected by all who knew her and the people of this section were deeply saddened and grieved to learn of her death. She possessed a noble character, a genial, cheerful disposition and easily won the admonition and friendship of all with whom she came in contact. She had a friendly, kind disposition toward all of her neighbors and acquaintances and was ever ready to lend her support and influence toward any movement that would promote the best interest of her community. For many years she had been a faithful member of the Sunshine Congregational Methodist church near Cabaniss. She was a member of one of the oldest families in Middle Georgia. Mrs. Jackson was the widow of the late T. B. Jackson (note added Thomas Beasley Jackson) one of the county's largest planters, who owned extensive farming interest at Berner, and was successfully engaged in the mercantile business for many years. He was a brother of Mr. Steve Jackson, prominent farmer and former representative from this county in the state legislature. The funeral services were conducted at the old Jackson Family Cemetery near Cabaniss Monday morning by Rev. Ways, Baptist minister of Macon, who paid a glowing tribute to the life and character of the deceased. A large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives gathered at the cemetery to pay a last tribute of love and respect to the deceased. Mrs. Jackson is survived by one brother, G. T. Wells; one sister, Mrs. Amos Ponder; two daughters, Mrs. E. W. Williams, Juliette, and Mrs. J. M. Smith, of Barnesville; four sons, O. G. James and Leon of Berner, and Lamar Jackson of Chauncey; twenty-nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow and grief. ---OLD TIMER (Note: This obituary has been handed down through the Jackson Family. Mrs. Jackson was LEONORA VIRGINIA WILLS BEASLEY. She was born March 19, 1848 and died July 23, 1933.) |
| Obituary of MRS. T. B. JACKSON(#2), contributed by Teressa Jackson. Probably from the Monroe Advertiser dated July 27, 1933. Mrs. T. B. Jackson Claimed by Death. The following account of the death of Mrs. T. B. Jackson, Popular and Prominent citizen of Monroe County, is taken from The Macon Telegraph: Juliette, Ga., July 25. -- Mrs. T. B. Jackson, 85, one of the oldest residents of Monroe County who died Sunday moring at her home near Berner, was buried Monday morning in the Jackson family cemetery. The funerny services were conducted by Rev. Crowder Mays of Macon. Mrs. Jackson had been in failing health for several years. She was the widow of J. B. Jackson, farmer here for many years, who later was engaged in the mercantile business at Berner. She was a sister-in-law of Steve Jackson, former representative in the State legislature. |
| MRS. MARY C. JAUGSTETER (The Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 2, 1910)
Remains were Laid to Rest in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, on Sunday. Mrs. Mary C. Jaugsteter, aged 88 years on November 11, 1910, died at the home of her son, T. F. Jaugsteter in Forsyth on Saturday, November 26 at 2:06 p.m. and her remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery in Macon at ll:45 a.m. Sunday, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Griner. She is survived by one son, T. F., one daughter, Mrs. Katie Wolfe, one grandson C. T. Wolfe and one nephew, Mr. F.G. Jaugsteter of Savannah. The deceased was born in Munic, Germany, and came to Forsyth in 1882 and spent the rest of her life with her son. She was a member of the Catholic church in Munic. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hutchinson, Sheriff Holland, Mr. Zollie Potts and Mrs. Bartow Potts, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Oxford, of Jackson and Rev. Geo. W.Griner accompanied the family to the interment in Macon. |
| Mrs. A. J. Johnson. (Monroe Advertiser, Thur. May 14, 1964, file submitted
by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson)
Graveside services for Mrs. Clyde Wallace Johnson, Sr. 85, of Culloden, who died last Tuesday (May 12) in Monroe County Hospital were held at 5 PM Wednesday in the Culloden Cemetery. The Rev. Clyde Lancaster officiated. Mrs. Johnson was born in Crawford County where she attended the public schools. She was the widow of A. J. Johnson and the daughter of the late John W. and Mrs. Minerva Johnson Wallace. A member of the Culloden Methodist church, she lived in Culloden for the past 60 years. She is survived by one son.. |
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Funeral Services For Ivan D. Johnson
Funeral services for Ivan Durwood Johnson, 59, of Forsyth, were held last Friday at 11 a.m. in the Juliette Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Walton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnson died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday night. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Vivian Thurmond Johnson; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Moncrief of Flovilla; two sons, Floyd Johnson of Covington and Phillip Johnson of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. W.T. Takte of Atlanta, Mrs. J.J. Ussery of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Mabel Bowdoin of Charleston, S.C.; one brother, C.D. Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla. The pallbearers were Manuel Dias, John Abernathy, Emerson Poole, Roy Reeves, Francis Jackson and Davis Abernathy. (Submitted by Elaine M. Turk) |
| Obituary of MRS. J. M. JOHNSON, Monroe Advertiser,
(date unknown), Contributed by Jane Newton
Death of Mrs. J. M. Johnson Mrs. J. M. Johnson died at her home near Rogers church Saturday evening, July 21, at the age of 62 years. She was a member of the Methodist church for 46 years and her life was that of a Christian. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. B. Awtry at Rogers church and interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband and five children. Mrs. G. W. Coleman, Mrs. W. H. Dickerson, Mrs. J. R. Johnson of Camilla, and Grady and Clifford Johnson of Moran. |
| Obituary of J. S. JOSSEY, as Written in The Monroe Advertiser, dated September 24, 1915.
Contributed by Jane Newton UPRIGHT CITIZEN IS CALLED TO REWARD. J. S. Jossey, One of County's Most Prominent and Best Beloved citizens Died Friday Morning. After a long life of unselfish sacrifice and faithful service, Mr. John S. Jossey, one of Monroe county's most distinguished citizens passed away Friday morning. For some weeks he had been in ill health and at five o'clock Friday morning, he had an apoplectic stooke, from which he did not recover. His death not only takes another from the fast thinning line of heroes who wore the gray, but in his death, this county loses one of her most honored and most upright citizens. There are few, if any, people in this section who held to a higher degree the confidence of the people and it can be said to his credit that he never betrayed a trust. Unswerving in his loyalty to principle, no one even doubted where he stood. In all moral questions before the people, he was always found on the side of right. Indeed he was uncompromising in his antagonism to wrong. He was one of those sterling citizens who was ever willing to aid in every --- --- ---[sic] for its object the advancement of the best interest of the community. Mr. Jossey was foreman of the Monroe county grand jury, which recently adjourned. He was a former County Commissioner of this county and at the time of his death was one of the Tax Assessors of the City of Forsyth. He was one of the most faithful members of the Forsyth Methodist church and was one of its Stewards. In 1914, he was chairman of the Board and his faithfulness in all things was nowhere better evidenced than in his attendance upon the meetings of the Board. It is said that he missed only one of its meetings. Twenty-three years ago he united with the Methodist church and he was a strong believer in Methodism and in the principles for which the church stood. He not only believed in Christianity, but his life was a concrete exemplification of his beliefs. In the religious work of the community his wise counsel and Christian example will be missed. He was a most devoted husband and father and it was in his____ that he derived his greatest joy and pleasure. Not only did he hold his family in the most affectionate regard, but he was proud of them and their achievements. In the death of a man of his character, it is the community which sustains a loss, for he was a man vitally interested in this county and her people and in her affairs and his untimely taking away has brought grief to the hearts of hundreds throughout this section., He was seventy-two years of age when he answered the summons from the other shore and left his work here to take up his abode in that 'place not made with hands'; He was a Mason and the members of this order from all over the county came to take part in his funeral service. The services were conducted at the Methodist church on Sunday morning at 11'oclock by Rev. W. G. Crawley, assisted by Rev. R. M. Dixon, of Barnesville, his former pastor, and Rev. C. C. Heard, of the Baptist church of Forsyth. All paid tribute to his faithful life and his unselfish service. The church pew, where so long he had sat, was draped in his memory. Following the church service, the services were concluded by the Masons at the grave and the casket was lowered to its last resting place in Oakland cemetery. The church was filled with his friends, who, from all sections of the county, had come to pay their last tribute of love and respect to the memory of this good man. That the people of this community might attend the funeral of this man, so well known and beloved, there were no services at the other churches. As a mark of respect to this distinguished citizen, the City Counsel of Forsyth adjourned Friday night until Monday night. The world is better for his life and he leaves his family, as a precious heritage, the knowledge that his was a well spent life and that, in his death, Monroe county loses one of her foremost and best loved citizens. The influence of his excellent example and exemplary life will long live to make the world brighter and better. Mr. Jossey is survived by his widow; three sons, Julia S. of Cincinnati, Oh., Clifton and Paul of Forsyth, and three daughters, Annie Ruth, Eileen and Sara, of Forsyth. |
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| William
T. Kent (The Macon Telegraph - Friday Dec. 19, 1958) (Submitted
by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) Funeral services for William T. Kent, 53, will be held at the East Juliette Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Edgar Pritchett officiating. Burial will be in the East Juliette Cemetery. Mr. Kent died in the Veterans Hospital at Whippie, Ariz. He was a native of Jones County. Survivors include his father, Albert Kent, Juliette, two daughters Mrs. George Webber, Tempe, Ariz., Mrs. J. H. Counts, San Bedine, Calif; three sisters. |
| Obituary of Mr.
R. M. KERSEY, from The Monroe Advertiser, April 1, 1912 ** Mr. R. M. Kersey, lived on a part of the old Battle place near Smars. 58 years old and leaves a widow and fourteen children. Moved to Monroe from Dooly county with his father in law, Mr. Thomas Kitchens. |
| Obituary of Mary Kidd as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated February 17, 1944. Miss Kidd's Sister Passes at Newnan Newnan, Ga.--Miss Mary Kidd, teacher in the local public schools, died in a hospital here Thursday after an illness of several months. Educated at Georgia State College for Women, Columbia University and the University of Georgia; Miss Kidd formerly taught at LaGrange. She was a member of the First Baptist church. Funeral services were held here Friday at 3 p.m. at Beard-Askew Trippe Funeral Home. Surviving are her father, John Kidd, of Newnan; seven sisters, Miss Jewel Kidd, LaGrange; Miss Zipporah Kidd, Forsyth; Miss Una Kidd, Atlanta; Mrs. J. H. Sappington, Lafayette; Miss Alice Kidd, Newnan; Mrs. E. A. Daniel, Greenville, Pa.; Miss Rebecca Kidd, Charlotte, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Paul Kidd, charlotte, and three nephews, John Kidd, Joe Sappington and Richard Daniel. (Note by submitter: died 10 Feb 1944) |
| Obituary of Beulah Frances Little Kimbell.
Mrs. J.W. (Beulah). Of 5248 Seaton Dr. Dunwoody Ga. Died Aug. 30, 1975. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Claud E. Mills, grand daughters, Mrs. E. Dozier Fleming, Miss Linda Mills, all of Dunwoody, great grand son, Mills Fleming. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept.1, at 2 o'clock at Spring Hill, Rev. Joe Bowen officiating, interment Westview. H.M. Patterson & Son. (Note from submitter: Beulah Kimbell is Beulah Frances Little daughter of Robert Francis Little and Rosa Lee 'Lodie' Stuart Little) |
| Obituary of Mr. REX KING, Monroe Advertiser,
March 26, 1917. Contributed by Jane Newton. Mr. Red King who was at one time principal of Cabaniss school, died at his home in North Highland January 12th (1917) and was buried at Stark the following day. He was a man of strong Christian character and was loved and honored by all who knew him. He had been in ill health for several months, but his death came as a shock to his many friends. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Vituria Willis, of Chambliss, and by three children, Etha, James and Cecil. He was a model husband and father and his family have the deepest sympathy of hosts of friends in their sad bereavement." |
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| Obituary of MRS. PERRY LASETER, from the Monroe
Advertiser, June 14, 1912 **Mrs. Perry Laseter, near Blue Ridge. Died at Mr. W. C. Jones home Sunday night. Services at Pleasant Grove Tuesday. Survived by husband and several children, Messrs. Carlos, Hinton, Irvin and Willie Laseter, Mrs. A. J. Goggans and Mrs. Kate Hansford |
| HARDY LASSETER
(Monroe Advertiser, date not stated but apparently Feb. 1906) Mr. Hardy Lasseter died at the home of his brother, Mr. P. R. Lasseter, last Friday. He was 70 years age and one of the county's progressive and honorable citizens and farmers. His death is deeply regretted by many. Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. G. W. Hansford and his remains were laid to rest in the Watson cemetery. (Note: Hardy D. Lassetter, died 2-15-1906, 68 years old, Watson Plantation Cemetery.) |
| R. I. LASSETTER
IS TAKEN BY DEATH. (Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 17, 1940) R. I. Lassetter, 51, Monroe county rural letter carrier of Berner, passed away at the Macon hospital Friday. He was a highly esteemed and popular citizen and had been in the mail service for many years. His death followed a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Grove church in Butts county at 11 a.m. ( C S T) Saturday. Mr. Lassetter is survived by his wife, the former Miss Lucy Jones of Juliette, one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Pierce of Juliette, a brother, W. W. Lassetter of Chapin S. C., and two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Goggans, Forsyth, and Mrs. T. D. Castleberry of California. |
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Obituary of ADRIAN LAWRENCE, from The Monroe
Advertiser, March 13, 1952 ** Adrian Lawrence, 80, of Juliette, died Thursday at home. Native of Jasper County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cora Jenkins Lawrence of Juliette; two daughters, Mrs. G. W. Corley, Valdosta, and Mrs. Frank McGee, Atlanta; two sons, W. C. Lawrence and Glenn Lawrence, both of Macon; a sister, Mrs. J. D. Persons of Monticello; and a half brother, Dr. Herbert White of St. Augustine, Fla. Services held Sunday, burial in the Sandy Creek Cemetery at Flovilla. |
| Obituary of R. F. Letson as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated March 12, 1915. Juliette: R. F. Letson The announcement of the death of R. F. Letson, of Forsyth, which resulted from a stroke of Paralysis, was received with genuine sorrow by the people of this section. Because of his genial, clever, affable ways, and excellent traits of character, Mr. Letson numbered scores of warm friends and admirers among the people of this community, who feel that in his death Monroe county has sustained an irreparable loss. Mr. Letson was well known in Jasper county, from which county he moved to Monroe a great many years ago, and in Jones county, and numbers of citizens of those counties have expressed keen sorrow at the bereaved ones, the people of this section extend their heartfelt sympathy. |
| Obituary of B. F. Little as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated February 19, 1931. Mr. B. F. Little passed away at his home on the Maynards community about 2:00 o'clock Wednesday after having been stricken with acute indigestion at the breakfast table Wednesday morning. He was one of the substantial farmers of the county and was an outstanding citizen of his community. He is survived by his second wife and by the following children by his first wife; Mrs. Jessie Hencley, Mrs. Anderson Corley, Miss Ethel Little, Messrs. Frank, Chester, Willie, Jeff and Earnest Little. The funeral will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Ebenezer church, arrangements being in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. Interment will be in the family cemetery. |
| Obituary of Jeff D. Little as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated April 24, 1908. Mr. J. D. Little died at the sanitarium in Atlanta Wednesday morning at five o'clock after an illness of several weeks. Those at his bedside when death came were his wife, two brothers, Meesrs. B.F. Little and Wiley Little, and Mr. J.B. Sutton. Mr. Little was forty-seven years of age and was one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Monroe County and his death is universally deplored by a host of friends and relatives who had learned to love and respect him because of his many excellent traits of character. He was a clever, affable gentleman and a man that everybody liked and respected. The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters, Misses Anice and Mamie Little; four brothers. Messrs. R.F. Little, B.F. Little, Wiley Little and Paul Little, and nine sisters, Mrs. Wiley Allen, Mrs. J.J. Tribble, Mrs. W.H. Roquemore, Mrs. H.L. Rogers, Mrs. Eugene Hensley, Misses Beulah and Lillian Little of Monroe County and Mrs. Robert Lanier of Macon. The services were conducted from the residence near the city Thursday morning at ten o'clock by Rev. J.W. Hunt, who was assisted by Rev. A.J. Moncrief, and interment was in Oakland cemetery at twelve o'clock. One of the largest crowds in the history of the city attended the burial services and many beautiful floral wreaths placed on the grave attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held by those who sincerely mourn his death. |
| Obituary of Mrs. Jeff D. Little as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated January 18, 1940.
Mrs. Jeff D. Little, a beloved former resident of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, February 11, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Homer L. Allen, in Jackson. She was 78 years of age and had been seriously ill only a short time. With the exception of a few years she had lived in Jackson, Mrs. Little had lived in Monroe county, and after the death of her husband in 1908, she was a resident of Forsyth. She left many friend who were grieved to learn of her death. Mrs. Little is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Homer L. Allen of Jackson, her other daughter, Mrs. Mamie McMillan, having passed away in 1928. Six grandchildren, Homer Little Allen, Cairo; Mrs. Edna Allen Jackson, Atlanta; Davis M. Allen, Jackson; Jeff L. McMullan, Stockbridge; Richard McMullan, Fitzgerald; Gordon Lee McMullan, Fountain INN, SC, and two great-grandchildren, Jimmie Allen, Cairo and Allen Jackson, Atlanta, also survive. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Homer L. Allen of Jackson at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. G.A. Briggs, pastor of the First Baptist church of Jackson assisted at the graveside by Rev. Harry C. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church of Forsyth. Interment was in the Forsyth Cemetery. The pallbearers were Homer Little Allen, Davis M. Allen, Jeff McMullan, Richard Mc.Mullan, Lee McMullan, and the granddaughter's husband, Jack Jackson. |
| Obituary of Mr. JOHN E. LITTLE, Monroe
Advertiser, June 9, 1899. Contributed by Jane Newton. The death of Mr. John E. Little at his home, near Bolingbroke, last Friday afternoon was not unexpected to his many friends, who knew of the nature of the disease that had been gradually sapping his life for many months. Mr. Little was native of Jones county, but the greater portion of his life has been spent in this county. He was between 65 and 70 years of age and leaves a widow and three surviving children, in addition to a large family connection of blood relatives and admiring friends to mourn his death. He was a consistent member of the Holly Grove Baptist church, and on his death-bed, expressed his readiness to meet death with bright hopes of a happy eternity. The remains were interred at Holly Grove church, where funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives by Rev. Mr. Tittle, the pastor. He was an elder brother of Mr. Mike Little of this city, to whom, in connection with the home circle of the deceased, we extend sympathy in the hour of grief. |
| Obituary of Lillian Little.
Funeral services for Miss Lillian Little, of 333 Milledge Avenue, S.E., who died Sunday morning in a private hospital. Were conducted Monday. Internment was in the family cemetery in Forsyth. Surviving are her mother Mrs. Lodie Little; four sisters. Mrs. C.E. Farman (Note from submitter: should be Parham), Mrs. J.W. Kimbell, both of Atlanta; Mrs. J.J. Tribble, of Forsyth, Mrs. Lula Brooks, of Macon; two brothers, J.W. Little of Smarrs, and P.S. Little, of Atlanta. |
| Obituary of Robert Francis Little as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated April 2, 1909.
One by one the old Confederate soldiers are passing away, and Wednesday death came and took from the ranks of these honored veterans Mr. Robert Francis Little, a highly respected citizen of the Venture community, who expired Wednesday morning about ten o'clock after a lingering illness. The interment was in the family burial ground, near the home of the deceased, at two o'clock Thursday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Harper of Unionville. Had Mr. Little lived, he would have been seventy-three years old on the day of his burial. He was born and reared in Jones county, but moved to this county about thirty-three years ago. The deceased was the father of sixteen children, three of whom are dead, leaving a wife and nine daughters and four sons, who have the deepest sympathy of the people of the community in their sad bereavement. (Note from submitter: The age in the article is incorrect, he would have been seventy-one not seventy-three.) |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 24 February 1944 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
G.B. Lunsford Dies at Fort Valley G. B. Lunsford passed away at the home of his son Elvis Lunsford of Fort Valley on Saturday, February 12 and was buried near Fort Valley Sunday. He was 68 years of age and had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Lunsford was born and reared in Monroe county and lived here the greater part of his life. He lived in Athens for two years and was visiting his son in Fort Valley at the time of his death. He had many friends. The survivors are two sons, Elvis Lunsford of Ft. Valley and Callen Lunsford of Forsyth. One brother, C. C. Lunsford of Forsyth also survives him. |
| Mr. W. J. Lunsford, (Monroe Advertiser, April 5, 1912, file submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed
by E. Robertson)
Mr. W. J. Lunsford died suddenly Friday night, March 22, after an illness of three weeks. He is survived by his wife and four sons, Mr. W. S. Lunsford, of Juliette, Mr. C. Lunsford of Forsyth, Mr. J. C. Lunsford and Mr. G. B. Lunsford of Juliette. He also leaves thirteen grand-children to mourn his death. We all sympathize with them in their bereavement....funeral services were conducted at Maynard church, and his remains were interred in the cemetery at that place. |
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| Obituary of MR. C. R. MADDOX. Monroe
Advertiser, January 3, 1913, Contributed by Jane Newton DEATH OF MR. C. R. MADDOX. On Tuesday, Dec., 24th after an illness of several months, Mr. C. R. Maddox passed away at his home near Colliers. Mr. Maddox was a native of Monroe County and reached his 63rd birthday on Sunday preceeding his death. He had been a sufferer for many months, but bore his suffering with most patient endurance, His cheerfulness under affliction added to his quiet peaceful disposition made him beloved by all who knew him. While not unexpected, his death came as a sad blow to his relatives and many friends. On Christmas day his body was laid to rest at the Ingram Cemetery near his home. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Drewry of Griffin. Mr. Maddox leaves to morn him a wife, two children, Misses Lucile and Kate Maddox, two brothers and two sisters. |
| J. A. MADDOX (Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 25, 1947) J. A. MADDOX, 59, DIES UNEXPECTEDLY AT HIS HOME HERE Johnnie Asbury Maddox, 59, died Wednesday afternoon at his home here. Though he had been in ill health for the last year, his death came unexpectedly. Mr. Maddox was born in Butts County, the son of Mrs. John L. Maddox and the late Mr. Maddox. He had been a resident of Forsyth the last 27 years. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, W. Reed Maddox, of Forsyth, and Mr. J. W. Maddox of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. J. F. Heard, Mrs. M. R. Baer and Mrs. Eva Hamlin, all of Forsyth and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the residence, under the direction of the Forsyth Memorial Chapel. The services were conducted by the Rev. Harry V. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. John T. Stephens and Miss Bertie Hughey sang, "In the Sweet By and By". Interment was made in the City cemetery, and pall bearers were Cathy E'Dalgo, L. R. Vaughn, J. K. Zellner, Jr., Mark Stuart, Phelps Stuart, and Curtis Stuart. |
| Mrs. Mattie
Maddox ( Monroe Advertiser Feb. 27, 1941 Goggins - Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Ingram Maddox,87, were held at Shiloh Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Maddox was the widow of C. R. Maddox. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roy Tingle of Fort Meade, Fla., Miss Nannie Kate Maddox of Lamar county, one granddaughter, Mrs. L. T. Wood, Bartow, Fla., and one great granddaughter, Patricia Ann Wood of Bartow; two nephews, O. W. Ingram, Lamar County, and O. B. Ingram of Lumpkin and five nieces, Mrs. A. T. Ross, Brunswick; Mrs. Jesse R. Johnston, Mrs. L. J. Tayulor, Goggins; Mrs. Bessie Bland and Mrs. W. A. Prout, Barnesville. |
| M. M. MADDOX
(Monroe Advertiser, date not stated but apparently Feb. 1906) In the death of Mr. M. M. Maddox, which occurred Saturday morning at his home near Brent, Monroe county lost one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens. He had been gradually declining in health for some time and when the cord of earthly life snapped in twain his friends were prepared for the end. He had reached the advanced age of 87 years. During all his long life it was characterized by a nobility which drew around him the admiration and respect of all. His death brought deep regret and sorrow for Monroe County. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at his home by Rev. I. B. Holland, and his remains were interred at the family burying ground near Brent. To the bereaved we extend sympathy. (Note: Mark M. Maddox, born Jan 24, 1819, died Feb. 17, 1906, buried at Maddox-Peters Cemetery) |
| Obituary of Mrs. NANCY ANN MADDOX, Monroe
Advertiser, March 21, 1902, Contributed by Jane Newton MADDOX - Mrs. Nancy Maddox, once Pennington, was born nearly seventy-two years ago in Jasper County. Her marriage in early womanhood took place in that county, but soon after she moved to Monroe county where she has since made her home. For several months her health has been failing, and on the twelfth of March the end came. She died at the home of her son, Mr. Bob Maddox. The interment took place on the following day. Three sons and a daughter remain to mourn the loss of this noble woman and mother. |
| Obituary of MR. R. C. MADDOX, Monroe Advertiser,
July 16, 1918, Contributed by Jane Newton R. C. Maddox Dies at Goggansville. Funeral services over the body of R. C. Maddox, aged 77 years, a veteran of the 60's, who died at the family home at Goggansville early Monday Morning, were held at Midway church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. U. Kendrick conducting the funeral. Mr. Maddox lived in his community practically all his lfe. He had been feeble health for a number of months, due to a fall on the ice last winter. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son, Mrs. James Crawford of Pike county and Mrs. James Waggoner of Hampton and George W. Maddox of Goggansville. |
| Obituary of GEORGE MANN, Monroe Advertiser,
June 9, 1901, Contributed by Jane Newton. Mr. George Mann, a prominent farmer living near Johnstonville, died at eleven o'clock Sunday morning. The deceased had been suffering from heart trouble for some time. He was a prominent and highly respected citizen, about sixty-five years of age. He leaves a wife and two young children to mourn his loss. To them the Advertiser extends its deepest sympathy. Mr. Mann was buried from High Shoals church of which he was a member, on Monday. |
| County News Items", from the Monroe Advertiser,
Oct. 8, 1915
**Mrs. Manning died Tuesday and was carried to South Carolina Wednesday for burial. |
| Article regarding death of MRS. J. J. MAPP,
Monroe Advertiser, August 2, 1918, Contributed by Jane Newton. FULL ACCOUNT OF MRS. MAPP'S DEATH. Jackson Paper's Account of Tragic Fate of Prominent Monroe County Lady. The following account of the death of Mrs. J. J. Mapp, mention of whose trage fate was made in last issue of the Advertiser, is taken from the Jackson Progress-Argus: "Attacked by a mad bull when she went to the lot to turn the cows in the pasture Sunday morning, Mrs. J. J. Mapp, 52 years of age and one of the most highly respected women of Monroe county, died at her home near High Falls Sunday night of the injuries received. The victim was horribly bruised and mangled, and her right arm was broken at the wrist. Internal injuries were also sustained and despite prompt medical attention Mrs. Mapp passed away at midnight Sunday. The infuriated beast attacked Mrs. Mapp in the lot, throwing her to the ground and trampling the body. Despite her wounds and pain she caught a ring in the bull's nose and held the beast until members of the family could come to her rescue. Mr. Mapp was about 300 yards from the house at the time and ran to her assistance when he heard her screams. Her daughters also ran to her rescue and when assistance arrived the animal was standing astride of the body. Mrs. Mapp's desperate fight with the made bull prevented her almost instant death. The animal, a Holstein, had been raised by Mrs. Mapp on a bottle from a calf and was considered a pet. Recently it had shown signs of becoming vicious but Mrs. Mapp did not think the animal would harm her., It had been dehorned, but the vicious animal did terrible execution with its head and feet, trampling the chest almost to a pulp. The unfortunate tragedy cast a gloom over the entire community. Mrs. Mapp was one of the most prominent women in Monroe county. She was highly respected by all who knew her and was a member of the Methodist church. Before her marriage she was Miss Heard of Monroe county. Her husband, J. J. Mapp, is a leader in his community, having served several terms as president of the Farmers Union of Butts county. Mrs. Mapp is survived by her husband and five step-daughters, Mrs. W. E. Proctor, Mrs. W. B. Garr, Mrs. Frank Ham and Misses Ethel and Ruby Mapp, all of Monroe county, and one step-son , Otis Mapp, who is a soldier at Camp Gordon. The family have the tender and heartfelt sympathy of hosts of friends in their great sorrow. Funeral services were held at Paron church in Monroe County Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. |
| Obituary of Mrs. Mary Rumble Marks, from The Monroe Advertiser, July 11, 1930. **Mrs Mary Rumble Marks passed away in Griffin Monday morning. Survived by one brother. Mr. Theo Rumble, Sr., of Culloden, and one sister, Miss Anthe Rumble of Forsyth. Interment and services conducted at the Forsyth Methodist Church. Interment in City cemetery. |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 9 Dec 1943, Vol 89, Pg 1, Col 5 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Funeral services for M. A. Martin, who passed away at his home in the Forsyth Cotton Mill Community Friday, were held Saturday afternoon at the mill church with Rev. Garrett officiating. Mr. Martin was 77 years old and was highly regarded by many friends. Interment was in the Forsyth cemetery with Bramblett Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors are two sons, Sam Martin of Forsyth and John Martin of Columbus and one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Velmar, of Wetumka, Ala. |
| Obituary of J. E. MATTHEWS, from The Monroe Advertiser, April 6, 1917 Mr. James E. Matthews, died Monday, April 2. Born on the 20th of November 1854 in Upson County and moved to Forsyth in the spring of 1907. Funeral services conducted at the residence on Tuesday. Body taken to Barnesville. Survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. C. B. Harrison of Manchester; one son, J. A. Mathews of Forsyth; five grandchildren, Ray, James and Harold Matthews, Lewis M. and Ethel Mae Dorsey; one brother, W. B. Matthews, of Lineville, Ala; three sisters; Mrs. J. M. Waller, College Park, Mrs. Mollie Waller, Piedmont and Mrs. Sallie Britt Jackson. |
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S. Maynard passes in Macon (Monroe Advertiser, May 18, 1939) File submitted by Jane Newton, Transcribed by E. Robertson The following account of the death and funeral of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Maynard, popular former citizen of Monroe county, is taken from the Wednesday edition of the Macon Evening News: The funeral of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Maynard, widow of I. S. Maynard, will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. J. Taylor at Rivoli at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. Burial will take place in Forsyth cemetery at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be W. H. Davis, Dr. H. C. Shirley, Carl S. Oliver, J. W. J. Taylor, Harris Wright and Quinton Dent. Mrs. Maynard died lat yesterday after an illness of three months. She was born in Culloden, the daughter of William H. Castlen and Mrs. Mary Ann Woodard Castlen. Since the death of her husband she had resided here. Mrs. Maynard was a member of Mulberry Street Methodist church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Carl Oliver of Macon, Mrs. H. C. Shirley, Charlotte; Mrs. W. H. Davis, Atlanta; two sons. W. Gordon Maynard, Cordele, I. S. Maynard, Jacksonville, five grandchildren; Miss Martha E. Taylor, Mrs. Quinton Dent, Mrs. Harris Wright, Carl Oliver, Jr., and Billie Oliver, all of Macon. |
| Obituary of REV. JESSE MAYS, Monroe Advertiser,
October 4, 1901, Contributed by Jane Newton Over three hundred people attended the funeral of Rev. Jesse Mays at Cabaniss Sunday, which fully portrays the love and esteem this venerable soldier of the Cross was held. Every body loved "Uncle Jesse" and we shall miss him sorely. His place at church was seldom vacant and he was ever ready to exhort the Master's cause. Although the hand of affliction has lain heavily upon him for several years, he was always cheerful and resigned to his Father's will, and we know his great soul is at rest, and he today sings that glad new song around the throne of God. The the family we extend our tenderest sympathy. |
| Obituary of John
Mays, from The Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 22, 1915 John Mays, a well known Negro carpenter of Forsyth, died suddenly Friday in Athens. The body was brought to Forsyth and the funeral was held Monday. Jackson and Ham being in charge Mays was a good worker and popular with both races. He had worked for the Forsyth Coal and Lumber Co. for about 30 years and had done much carpenter work in connection with various homes in Forsyth. |
| Obituary of LAMAR MAYS, as Written in " The Monroe Advertiser", dated May 31, 1918, Contributed
by Jane Newton LAMAR MAYS 16 YEARS OLD, ACCIDENTALLY KILLED BY DISCHARGE OF GUN. The following is an account of the sad death of Lamar Mays, grandson of Mrs. A. W. Bramblett: Madison, GA., May 29. Lamar Mays, the sixteen-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. Henry B. Mays, was accidentally killed Tuesday afternoon by the discharge of a double-barrel shotgun which he was loading. The load severed the jugular vein and the youth died in a few minutes. The graduating exercises of the Madison high school, set for Tuesday night, were indefinitely postponed because of the death of young Mays. Miss Olive Mays, sister of the deceased, was to have graduated and flowers sent to her were placed upon the casket of her dead brother. The funeral occurred today at the Methodist church, attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Interment was in Forsyth, the funeral party going through the country in automobiles. |
| The Monroe Advertiser,
5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 6, Col 2 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
In Memoriam We, the colored citizens of Forsyth, feel that we have lost one of our best friends in the person of Verna Mays, granddaughter of the late Rev. J.A. James, founder of Saint James Baptist Church. She was a religious missionary worker, a true friend to everyone. We miss her presence lost but spiritually we feel that her example kindness remains with us always. ALICE LAMAR and Members of St. James Baptist Church. |
| MRS. MEANS CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY.
Last Sunday, June 16th (1912) was the 87th birthday of Mrs. J. A. Means, Sr. Born in Elbert County in 1825, she has lived the greater portion of her life in old Monroe. When a young lady she married Mr. Means, who has been dead for several years. They reared eight children and now Mrs. Means has 65 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Means is the oldest member of Fredonia Church, located near Brnesville in this county and is the only living member who joined when the church was organized by Rev. Absolum Ogletree. Besides being the birthday of Mrs. Means, last Sunday was the day of the annual children's day and all day singing at Fredonia. |
| Obituary of MRS. F. M. MEANS, as Written in "The
Monroe Advertiser", dated Sept. 3, 1915. Contributed by Jane
Newton Her many friends throughout the county will learn with deep regret of the death of Mrs. F. M. Means, which occurred August 26th, while on a visit to her son and other relatives in Culloden. Her illness was very brief and her death came as a great shock to her loved ones. The funeral services were conducted Friday morning ty Rev. Homer Bush, of Barnesville and Rev., S. E. Winn, of Culloden, at Fredonia church of which she was a member. She is survived by her husband, one son, W. V. Means of Culloden, five daughters: Mrs. L. H. Leonard of Macon, Mrs. W. O. McBrayer of Lilly, Mrs. H. H. Smallwood, Attapulgus, Misses Ola and Frankie Means. The many friends of the family sympathize with them in this, their deepest sorrow. |
| Obituary of MR.
W. B. MEEK, from The Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 27, 1905
**Noon January 15, Mr. W. B. Meek passed....45 years ago fighting as a Confederate soldier. Soon after war married Miss Nannie Dewberry and settled near Forsyth. Interred at the family burying ground near his home. |
| Obituary of MR. CLINCH MERRITT, Monroe Advertiser,
November 19, 1925, Contributed by Jane Newton MR. CLINCH MERRITT DIES AT HOME OF SON. Mr. Clinch Merritt, aged 84, member of an old Monroe county family, and a Confederate veteran, died on Monday night at the home of his son, Charles Merritt, on Railroad Avenue after a long illness. Mr. Merritt is survived by three sons, Messrs. Charles and Cliff Merritt of Forsyth and R. Frank Merritt of Macon. The funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon at the residence, Rev. T. M. Sullivan of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. |
| Obituary of
MRS. MATTIE W. MERRITT, from The Monroe Advertiser,
Dec. 22, 1916.
**Death of Mrs. Mattie W.
Merritt, occurred at home. Buried at Alta Vista cemetery.
Born in Monroe Co., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. White. 55
years of age. December 18, 1883, married Mr. George Bozeman Merritt
who died August 10, 1889. Came to Gainesville 23 years ago to accept a position with Brenau College. Survived by two children, Mr. James W. Merritt and Miss Mary B. Merritt, of Gainesville; three sisters, Mesdames Fannie L. Banks, S. H. Zellner and John W. Banks of Forsyth, GA. and four brothers, Messrs. J. B. and E. R. White of Forsyth; J. T. White of Atlanta, and D. P. White of Gainesville. |
| MRS. R. C. MERRITT; (Miss Mary Webb)
The Monroe Advertiser, 21 January 1943 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Mrs. R. C. Merritt Claimed by Death Funeral services for Mrs. R. C. Merritt, esteemed Monroe County citizen, aged 58, formerly Miss Mary Webb, who died Sunday, January 10, at her home near Forsyth, were held Monday January 11th, at 1:00 P.M. at Fairview Church near Forsyth. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. D. Gibson and the Rev. G. T. Shell and interment was made in the city cemetery. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Robert Merritt, and a daughter, Mrs. John Brooks, of Jackson. |
| Obituary of MISS MAE MITCHELL, from The Monroe Advertiser, Aug.
25, 1938
Macon: Miss Mae Mitchell died yesterday. Formerly of Culloden had been resident of Macon for past 40 years. Survived by five brothers; J. H. Mitchell of Roberta, M. M. Mitchell of Culloden, R. D. Mitchell of West Point, B. H. Mitchell of Jackson and R. R. Mitchell of Atlanta; five sisters, Mrs. J. A. Hartman of Roberta, Mrs. W. E. McLendon of Perry, Mrs. Mamie Smith of Cooledge, Mrs. J. L. Walker of Musella and Mrs. Aschsah Hartman of Docrum. |
| Mrs. N. F. Mitchell (The Monroe Advertiser, Nov. 25, 1910)
A sad death of an aged lady was that of Mrs. Nancy Mitchell, in Jones
County, on Nov. 17, 1910. She was a kind and loving mother, an
affectionate companion and lived a grand and noble life. She was
a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by seven children. They are, Mrs. W. F. Smith of Flovilla, G., Mrs. E. R. Covin of Juliette, Ga., Misses Amanda, Georgia and Mollie Mitchell; two sons, Mr. D. D. Mithcell and Mr. J. C. Mitchell, both of ones County. |
| Obituary of CAPT. MOBLEY, Monroe Advertiser,
Sept. 11, 1911, Contributed by Jane Newton. CAPT. MOBLEY PASSES AWAY. Was Prominent in Affairs of Monroe County, Where he had Spent Greater Part of His Life. Our entire community was saddened Saturday night by the announcement that Judge Mobley was dead. Ill for many months, he endured his sufferings with that fortitude that had ever characterized his life. For many weeks he had realized that he must soon pass over the river and rest under the shade of the trees, and that his approaching death......[sic] friends and and with calm re..... awaited the end. With.....in the promises of......a number of times.....no terrors for him..... of his son-in-law, Judge George W. Newton, on Monday morning his relatives and friends, among them a number of Confederate Veterans who had known, admired and loved him for many years, gathered and an impressive funeral service was held conducted by Rev. A. Chamblee and Rev. E. A. Ware. After which the body was followed by the bereaved family and sorrowing friends to the family burial ground at Cabaniss where it was peacefully laid to rest. The mother of Judge Mobley died when he was quite young and he lived with his grandfather, Douglas Watson, one of the sterling pioneers of Monroe County until he was four years old and then went to live with his father in Salem, Ala., where he received his education. While still young he came back to Monroe county and lived with his grandfather until his marriage on Nov. 8, 1860, to Miss Susan B. Shannon, daughter of Dr. John Shannon. Four children were born to them: Mary Susan, Sarah Douglas, Jack and Ann Eliza, all of whom still live except Sarah Douglas. When the war opened he enlisted in Company H, of the 32nd Georgia Regiment, was elected Captain in May, 1862, served faithfully and valiantly until the close of the war and was in command of his company when it surrendered at Greensboro, N. C., in April 1865. After the war, Captain Mobley went to southwest Georgia, near Albany and lived for ayear. Returning to Monroe county, he located in Forsyth and lived here continuously until his death, beloved and honored by the people of his county. He was farmer, merchant, warehouseman, county treasurer and ordinary, holding the later offices eight years, and in every vocation and calling and in the offices he held he measured up to the standard of a high-toned, honorable and honest gentleman, commanding the confidence and holding the respect of all who knew him. As a father he was kind and devoted, as a neighbor he was clever and unselfish, as a friend loyal and steadfast, as Captain he was brave, cool, collected, considerate of the feelings and comfort of his men and beloved by all of them, as a citizen he was liberal, public spirited and progressive, and as an office holder he was courteous to all and unswerving in his devotion to right and duty. A kind hearted, big brained man has gone and will be missed by family, friends and community. |
| Obituary of MRS. E. M. MOORE, from The Monroe Advertiser, July 28, 1905. ** Mrs. E. M. Moore, wife and mother, died last Thursday. Age 80, Funeral services at Smyrna Church. |
| J. B. Moore,
(Monroe Advertiser, Thur,. Aug. 26, 1954, file submitted by Jane Newton,
transcribed by E. Robertson ) Final Tribute Paid J. B. Moore. Funeral services were held for Jason B. Moore at the Ash-Dillon Chapel on last Tuesday afternoon. He passed away here on Wednesday evening. A prominent and highly respected citizen of Monroe County, Mr. Moore his for the greatest portion of his 70 years been engaged in farming in this county. He was born in Butts County in 1884. Mr. Moore's wide interest in the public affairs of his county is demonstrated by the fact that for 20 years he was chairman of the board of tax assessors. He had been a Mason for 50 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. For a number of years, he was a PMA Community Committeeman, and at one time he served as a county committeeman. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Burke Moore; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Forbes of Greensboro, N. C.; four sisters, Mrs. A. H. Pope of (?) Mrs. R. B. Torbit of Indian Springs, Mrs. Walter Waites of Dexter, and Mrs. T. R. Waites of Dexter. Rev. J. T. Williams and Rev,. W. J. Self officiated at the funeral, and interment was at the Forsyth Cemetery. Pallbearers were James McCarty, W. B. Freeman, R. L. Cater, Frank Freeman, R. J. Bittick, and Walter F. Smith. |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 24 February 1944. (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Morcock Funeral Is Held in Texas Mrs. J. C. Morcock, Sr., has returned from Houston, Tex., where she attended the funeral of her daughter, Dorothy, Mrs. B. B. Pettitt, who died Feb. 11. Mrs. Pettitt is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morcock Sr., of Forsyth; five sisters, Mrs. M. R. Dixon and Mrs. Jas. H. Dodd, of Macon; Mrs. Joseph Liston, Lafayette, Ind.; Mrs. Dr. (sic) M. W. Wright, Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. R. C. Johnson Jr., Columbus, GA. Also two brothers, Lt. Col. J. C. Morcock Jr., Forsyth and Southwood J. Morcock of Covington. |
| Obituary of E. W. Morrison as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated December 12, 1929.
E. W. Morrison Dies In An Augusta Hospital Mr. E. W. Morrison of Estill, S. C., one of the best known and most esteemed citizens of that place, died at a Savannah hospital Saturday night after an illness of several weeks with heart trouble. Mr. Morrison had visited Forsyth, being a brother-in-law of Mr. W. K. Rhodes. His wife is remembered by her friends as Miss Annie Lou Rhodes. |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 26 Aug 1937, Vol 83, Pg 2, Col 3 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Mrs. C. T. Mower Dies in Washington Mrs. C. T. Mower died in Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C., Sunday morning at 6 o’clock, following an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Mower, a native of Monroe county, was formerly Miss Mary Lou Thrash daughter of the late Daisy Hannon and C. Rosser Thrash. In her early childhood, her family moved to Alabama, where she was reared. For the past several years she had lived in (sic) Canal Zone, where her husband was stationed in the Air Corps of the U.S.A. Besides her husband, Capt. C. T. Mower, she is survived by her grandmother, Mrs. Theo Hanno, of Opelika, Ala., several uncles and aunts, John, Mell and Joe Hannon, Misses Theo and Louise Hannon of Opelika, Ala., Paul and Lewis Thrash of Lorane, C. E. Thrash of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. R. E. Hamilton of Cordele and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Forsyth. |
| Obituary of SPENCER S. MULLINS, Monroe Advertiser,
August 28, 1901. Contributed by Jane Newton
S. S. MULLINS, A Good man Has Gone to His Last Reward
A good man
has fallen on sleep, never to wake more in this world, and those who
knew him are heavy of heart. Spencer S. Mullins
died at his home at Bacon last Wednesday.
Sixty-seven years ago he opened his eyes to the light of that fair portion
of Georgia in which he lived always and in which he rests this day.
He was a model young may. When twenty-five years of age he joined
the Primitive Baptist church. For forty-two years he was a member
for forty years he was a deacon. He was always a devotee of the oldest and noblest of all professions - that of agriculture. For four years he fought for the south against its northern invaders. Then he came back home and entered upon that quiet and useful life which he followed till the day of his death. All this year he had been suffering from cancer of the stomach. The best physicians could not stop the dread disease that brought death with it. For two months he had been in his bed, patiently waiting for the end. It came at seven o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, August 14th. At eleven on Thursday they buried him at County Line church near Liberty Hill in Pike county. This was the church of which he had been such a faithful member and official so long. A vast number came to attend that service. Elder S. T. Bently conducted the service. Me had a feeling talk. Then Elder Tom Head paid a tribute to the rare worth of the deceased. Last came Major John T. Hunt. He fought for four years with Spencer Mullins. Therefore he knew him as only one companion in arms can know another. There was hardly a dry eye in the great crowd when he finished telling how much he loved that brother soldier. Five sons and three daughters, together with the sorrowing wife, survive him. They, his church, his county, all miss him. To the bereaved the Advertiser extends its sympathy. |
| Obituary of Mr.
E. F. MURNER, from the Monroe Advertiser, June 26, 1930.
**Mr. E. F. Murner of the Trio community, passed Saturday. 55 years of age. Survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Millie LaCounty, and four sons, C. L. Murner, of North Carolina, A. J., W. F., and Thomas Murner of Forsyth |
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| Oscar T.
McComon (Partial article - Monroe Advertiser Oct. 10, 1942) ...being head of the firm McComon-Hardin Co. He was man of ability and genial disposition and leaves a host of friends to mourn his passing. Born and reared in Monroe county, Mr. McComon was the son of the late W. A. and Laura Wilson McComon. As a boy he came to Forsyth to work for the firm of Ashworth & Mulcay, later working in Macon, Atlanta, Nashville and Louisbille and then establishing a business in Forsyth. In 1895 he was married to Miss Annie V. Tyson, who passed away several years ago. He was a leading citizen and had served several terms as alderman. Mr. McComon is survived by four sisters, Mrs. G. W. Tribble of Forsyth, Mrs. C. E. Tribble of Macon, Mrs. Jack Goodwyne and Mrs. R. L. Pritchett of Vienna. The funeral was conducted at the residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. Harry V. Smith and Rev. G. F. Venable and interment was in the city cemetery. The pallbears were H. H. Hardin, J. T. Stephens, E. W. Banks, Gilbert Alexander, Ashley Phinazee and A. M. Zellner. Arrangements were in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. |
| Obituary of MR. W. A. MCCOMON, as Written in "The
Monroe Advertiser", dated March 1, 1912. Contributed by Jane
Newton IN MEMORIAM. The shadow of a great sorrow hovers over Monroe County, over the sad death of W., A. McComon, which occurred at his home near Forsyth, Ga., Wednesday, January 31st. You, dear relatives have entrusted to me the privilege of giving expression to yours and the surrounding community's sentiments. It is at once a duty and a privilege, and I trust I may in a measure prove equal to the task. The deceased had been sick only a few weeks, with pneumonia, and during his illness he suffered intensely, yet bravely. All that medical attention and the ministering of loving hands could do, was done, but it was God's will to take another earthly flower, and transplant it in His Devine Garden, where it can bloom in richer shades and sweeter colors than those of earth. Mr. McComon was sixty six years old. In his early manhood he married Miss Laura Wilson. In 1888 he married Miss Annie Williames, who has been a loving and devoted wife, and mother to his children. Five girls- Mrs. Minnie Pritchett and Mrs. Alice Goodwynne, of Vienna, GA., Mrs. Bertha Abel, of Macon, Ga., and Mrs. Lois Tribble and Mrs. Eugy Tribble of Forsyth, Ga. Two sons - Willie and Oscar McComon of Forsyth, Ga., Two brothers, Clayton McComon of Macon, Ga., Tom McComon of Forsyth, Ga. and one sister, Miss Fannie McComon and his wife, Mrs. Annie McComon, survive him to mourn his death. One of the greatest blessings vouchsafed to humanity is the joy derived from sweet memories. However great the sorrow brought upon us, the enduring memory of pleasant relations of past benefits enjoyed, cannot be taken from us, but remain to soothe and comfort. Let us then avail ourselves in contemplating the deeds and achievements of our departed friend and loved one. W. A. Comon furnishes us with an example of noble, lofty aims, devoted to the service of his fellowman. While the finite mind might not be able to grasp the means and ends of an all wise God, yet it is granted to us to be thankful for all blessings, and to rest secure in the faith that all things work together for the glory of God and the salvation of man. From the four corners of Monroe County comes a cry of grief. The realization of our loss is full upon us. A dear friend and loved one is no longer in our dist. There is an aching void in our hearts, and though right now, loved ones, it seems as if your grief is unbearable, and the mantle of sorrow so completely envelopes your eyes, yet after awhile, the glory and wondrous beauth of this bright, glad, beautiful world, resplendent with the glory of earth and sea and sky - fragrant with the sweet odor of beautiful flowers, the sweet songs of birds, all will be revealed to you, with the Devine face of God, shining in the midst, and you will be able to carry a brave smile to the world, and bow your heads in humble submission and say "Not my will, but Thine, be done, Oh. God." The brief span of human life has been likened to many things, all of which serve the purpose of illustrating the transitory Nature of Life in the Body - but gives no account of the Providence which ordains it, nor of the destiny awaiting the soul. Tho not given to us the 'Why" or "How" yet are we endowed with the comforting knowledge that all is for the best. Tho the body perish and fades from the earth, yet is the soul immortal, and its work forever enduring. While we then must mourn the passing of a noble life, let us take thought and forget not that the grand example of that Life "well spent", is still with us, and the good that has been done, is our inalienable heritage. May we then endeavor to profit by the richness and fullness of righteius life, and we need not fear that the cherished memory of W. A. McComon will a'er grow dim among us. Lollie Abernatha, Brooksville, Fla. |
| Obituary of Ida Smith McCord as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated June 16, 1949. Beloved Former Juliette Woman Dies at Age of 91 Mrs. Ida Smith McCord died Tuesday night, June 7, in the Hughes Nursing Home for Old Women. Mrs. McCord had been confined to bed for over two years. She was 91 years old, and a member of the Juliette Methodist church. Before her illness, she lived with her daughter in Atlanta. She was loved by everyone. Everywhere she went she found friends and always made herself at home. Mrs. McCord is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. B. Bowdoin, of Juliette, and Mrs. J. L. Nolan, of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren, Mrs. Herman Conn, Mrs. Jack Sweeney, Mrs. Doyel Bowles and Lowel Nolan, of Atlanta; Mrs A. W. Galliher, Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mrs. Frank Paulson of Juliette, Mrs. T. W. Rogers, Miss Marjorie McCord and Radisell McCord of Macon, and Marvin Bowdoin, of Juliette; ten great grandchildren, Mrs. Tom P. Howard, of Forsyth, Juanita and Howard Rogers, of Macon, Gaile and Leland Conn, and Elbert Bowles, Atlanta, Marvin Elbert Bowdoin amd Barbara Smith, of Juliette, and LaVerne and Roline Bowdoin of Elberton. She also had one great-great-grandchild, Randy Howard. The funeral was held at the Juliette Methodist Church and burial was in the Methodist Cemetery. The Rev. Clyde Blackstock officiated. Ash-Wilder Funeral Home was in charge. |
| J. D. MCCOWEN; The Monroe Advertiser, 25 July 1935 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
J.D. McCowen Dies in Atlanta Mr. J. D. McCowen, a prominent former citizen of Forsyth, passed away at his home in Atlanta, Sunday. He was 72 years of age and was formerly the head of a whole sale grain firm bearing his name. Before going to Atlanta, Mr. McCowen was engaged in the grain and brokerage business in Forsyth. His grandfather was the founder of the old McCowen Guards during the War Between the States. The unit was later known as the Quitman Guards. He was a nephew of Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Florida. Other survivors include a son, Mr. E. H. McCowen, Cleveland, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. P.E. Medlock, Atlanta, a brother, Mr. J. H. McCowen, Forsyth, and a sister, Mrs. M. E. Shi, Columbus. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at the First Baptist church of Forsyth by Dr. A Chamlee and Rev. H.D. Warnock, and interment was in the city cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. W. Banks, L. E. Zellner, A. M. Zellner, J. O. Elrod and H. E. Newton. |
| Obituary of D. L. McCoy as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated February 4, 1916. Mr. D. L. McCoy Is Buried At Berner The funeral services of Mr. D. L. McCoy occurred at Paran Church at Blount, on Tuesday and all that was mortal of this man was lowered in its last resting place in the presence of a large number of friends. After a short illness of pneumonia, he died on Monday morning and the announcement of his taking away brought sorrow in numberous friends throughout the county. Mr. McCoy was born and raised in this county and in his death, the county loses a citizen who was interested in the county and her welfare. |
| Obituary of MRS. H. J. MCCOY, Monroe Advertiser,
October 1911, Contributed by Jane Newton. Death of Mrs. H. J. McCoy. Mrs. H. J. McCoy, age eighty-two died last Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Radcliffe near Blount. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. Juban of Forsyth Saturday evening and her remains were interred at the Holder cemetery in this county. |
| Obituary of
Miss Mattie Mae McDowell, from the Monroe Advertiser,
Jan. 7, 1916
**Miss Mattie Mae McDowell died at the home of her mother, Mrs. S. A. McDowell at 195 Grant St., Atlanta, Tuesday. Body was carried to Acworth. Miss McDowell was niece of Mr. O. H. B. Bloodworth of Forsyth. Survived by her Mother, three brothers; J. M. McDowell of Forsyth, Clifford and Glover McDowell of Atlanta; and by four sisters, Mrs. C. P. Carnes, Mrs. E. M. Bailey, Mrs. J. E. Carnes and Mrs. J. H. Gentry, all of Atlanta. |
| Obituary of Mr. John McGINTY, Contributed by
Teressa Jackson, Monroe Advertiser, February 23, 1914. JOHN MCGINTY IS BRUIED IN FORSYTH. Dies at Brent. Moved Back to This County from Texas about ten Months ago for his health. --- Mr. John McGinty died at Brent at nine o'clock Sunday morning, after illness of several months. Several years ago Mr. Mcginty moved from this county of Texas and that state was his home until, because of ill health, he came back to Georgia about ten months ago. At the time of his death he was 43 years of age, and unmarried. The interment took place in Oakland Cemetery at Forsyth, the simple but impressive ceremony being conducted by Rev. C. T. Ivey. Mr. McGinty is survived by his mother, Mrs. S. F. McGinty, of Brent, by two sisters, Mrs. Will Jones of Cullodan and Miss Mae McGinty of Atlanta, and by two brothers, Mr. M. O. McGinty of Brent, and Mr. Herbert McGinty of Arizona. Mr. McGinty was well known throughout the county and has many friends who grieve over his sad death. |
| Obituary of MR.HEZEKIAH
JOSHUA MCKENNEY , from The Monroe Advertiser, July 5, 1912 **Hezekiah Joshua McKenney son of Travis and Susan McKinney, was born in Monroe County in January 1859; was married to Miss Willie King, October 1888, and died June 5th 1912. Survived by wife and six children. |
| Obituary of MISS LULA MCKINNEY. Monroe
Advertiser, October 27, 1911. Contributed by Jane Newton. DEATH OF MISS LULA MCKINNEY. Miss Lula McKinney passed away at the home of a relative in Macon last Monday. Her remains were brought to Forsyth Tuesday and carried to the Maddox cemetery five miles from town and there deposited beside her mother who had so recently passed away. This young woman had pellagra as her mother had. She had been from early childhood a faithful and devout member of the Methodist church. During her long period of suffering she demonstrated under most trying conditions her loyalty to the God who makes no mistakes in His wonderful plans. The relatives and friends have our sympathy. |
| GEORGIE GOODRUM MCMULLAN
(Monroe Advertiser, April 12, 1973, file submitted by Jane Newton) Funeral services for George Goodrum McMullan, 54 of Route 2, Forsyth, who died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday were held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Fairview United Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Rev. Jack Waldrep officiating. Mr. McMullan was a native of Monroe county, the son of the late George G. McMullan and the late Donie Walker McMullan. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy. He also was a cattleman. Mr. McMullan was a member of the Forsyth Presbyterian Church where he was a deacon. He belonged to the Fleet Reserve and the Cattle Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lilac Harris McMullan of Forsyth; a daughter, Mrs. George Berry of Atlanta; four sisters Mrs. Douglas E. Newton of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. A. D. Giddens and Mrs. Scott White, both of Macon; a brother, Jay McMullan of Bloomingdale, Ill; and two grandchildren. The pallbearers were Tommie Jones, Wayne Jones, Dudley Flanagan, Walker Waldrep, Billy Smith and Buddy Howard. |
| Middle Ga. Argus - January 26,
1884 R.(?) T. McMullen We regret to learn of the death of Mr. R.(?) T. McMullen of Monroe county which occurred on Wednesday. He was an educated man and a good citizen. Peace to his ashes. Contributed by Don Bankston, [email protected], April 27, 2004 |
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