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MONROE COUNTY GA OBITUARY N - S
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| Mrs. Mary Norris James Lamar North |
| Sadie Owen |
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Mrs. Amelia Peebles Miss Annie Peebles Mr. John Peters Mrs. B. B. Pettit (Dorothy Morcock?) Mrs. A. J. Peurifoy Miss Byrdie Peurifoy E. Z. Pharr Mrs. S. C. Phinazee Mr. Walter Phinazee Mr. John F. Pierson William Pierson T. C. Pippin Mrs. I. B. Player John C. Poe C. P. Ponder Mrs. Elizabeth Ponder Mrs. Georgia Ponder James M. Ponder Tom C. Porch U. L. Porch Mrs. Annie Lee Spier Pritchett Mr. J. L. Pritchett Martha Ann Pritchett |
| Lillian Burton Renfroe Thomas Lee Renfroe John Benson Reynolds Byrd Lowe Rickenbaker Mrs. C. M. Rockmore (Roquemore) W. F. Roquemore Mrs. Allen (Ingram) Rogers E. H. Rogers Little James Rogers John Banks Rogers F. E. Rowland W. F. Rudisill Bela U. Rumble |
| Mrs. L. S. Saffold E. B. Sanders Mark W, Sanders Mrs. A. I. Sandifer Mrs. J. A. Sappington John & Kiddie Howard Sappington Newsome A. Sappington Mr. D. T. Sawyer Julia Scales E. C. Scott J. T. Searcy Andrew M. Shepard Mrs. J. D. Shi A. C. Smith Edgar Lamartyne Smith Mrs. George W. Smith Mr. Hull Smith J. S. Smith James M. Smith Mrs. Lucinda Smith Mrs. Maggie Speir Smith Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman Smith Mrs. Nancy Pearl Wooten Smith A. H. Sneed Mrs. A. H. Sneed Miss Carrie Sneed William Raiford Sneed William Sneed Mr. William Frank Speir Prof., J. P. Spier Miss Louise Bessie Starrett Henry M. Stewart Mrs. Mary S. Stone William D. Stone J. C. Story Arthur Lee Stuart Pearl Hobbs Stuart Miss Missouri Sullivan Mrs. C. L. Sutton George A. Sutton Mrs. James P. Sutton John Lumpkin Sutton Mary Sutton Mrs. Sallie King Sutton Herbert H. Swasey Mrs. W. J. Sykes Mrs. M. F. Symonds |
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| Obituary of MRS. MARY NORRIS from The Monroe Advertiser, July 28, 1905 **Mrs. Mary Norris, died in Bolingbroke, Sunday, July 16th, age 85. Services conducted Monday at Bolingbroke. |
| Obituary of James Lamar North as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated June 16, 1949. Native of County Dies in Ashburn Ashburn, Ga. -- Funeral services for James Lamar North, 91, were held at the Ashburn Baptist church Wednesday morning, July 1, with the Rev. L. M. Spivey and Rev. A. W. Green in charge. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. North was a native of Monroe County, where he resided at Colliers Station, and was for many years a member of Shiloh Baptist church there. His wife preceded him in death several months. Mr. North, who was one of Ashburn's oldest citizens, died Tuesday morning at the Tifton Hospital. He came to Ashburn in 1903 and was employed by the J. S. Betts Lumber Co. He served as coroner of Turner County for a long period of years. He was a good citizen and a devoted member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by the following..... (No more of this obituary was copied.) |
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| Obituary of SADIE OWEN, from The Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 1, 1905 **Little Sadie Owen, 5 YEARS OLD, YELLOW FEVER. Prospect church Monday. Interred at the Owen cemetery |
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Obituary of MRS. AMELIA
PEEBLES, as Written in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated February
1912. Contributed by Jane Newton.
BRENT NEWS: On last Thursday morning, Feb. 15, death visited our community and bore away the spirit of Mrs. Amelia Peebles; after an illness of only a few days. Had she lived only a short while longer, she would have been 76 years old. She was a devout Christian woman and had many relatives and friends who deeply deplore her going away. For many years, she has been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Mt. Pleasant, although being quite feeble for the past few years she was unable to attend services. Funeral services were conducted by J. B. Holland and interment in the Maddox cemetery. Two Children, Miss Annie and Mr. William Peebles, survive her. Our greatest sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones. |
| Obituary of Miss Annie Peebles, from The Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 29, 1915 **Miss Annie Peebles was buried at the old Maddox Grave Yard on Thursday. Miss Peebles died at the home of her brother, Mr. Will Peebles early Wednesday morning. |
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Obituary of Mr. John Peters. The Pike County Journal, Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, September 8, 1899 File contributed
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| Obituary of Mrs. B. B. Pettit as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated
February 17, 1944. Mrs. B. B. Pettit Passes In Texas News has been received of the passing Thursday of last week of Mrs. B. B. Pettit of Houston, Tex. (Note by submitter: died 10 Feb 1944) |
| Obituary of MRS. A. J. PEURIFOY, from the Monroe Advertiser, Nov. 14, 1914 ** Mrs. A. J. Peurifoy, mother of Mrs. L. O. Hollis, died at home of her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Huguley in Macon Sunday night. 73 years old. Born in Upson County in 1841. Good portion of life spent in Texas. Interment in Oakland Cemetery in Macon. |
| Obituary of
MISS BYRDIE PEURIFOY. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives
by: Lynn Cunningham [email protected] August 8, 2003, 6:09 am. The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, September 2, 1898 A Sad Death Tuesday morning the many friends of Miss Byrdie Peurifoy were made sad by the announcement of her death. She had been sick for only a few days, and although her friends were aware of the fact that her illness was of a serious nature, they were surprise to hear the end had come so soon. Death is always sad, but far more so is it, when a life so full of promise and usefulness, as was her's, is cut down. By her lovable traits of character, Miss Byrdie had endeared many friends who will deeply mourn her absence. Miss Byrdie was a true Christian and her sorrowing family and friends are to be consoled by the thought, that if they lead the life that she led, they will someday meet her in the Land across the river. She was nineteen years of age, and had just finished her studies at Jeff Davis Institute, having graduated with honors at the last term of school. Impressive funeral services conducted by her pastor, Rev. M.M. Walraven, occurred at the M.E. Church Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, after which the remains were taken charge of by Undertaker Howell and carried to Monroe county and interred in the family burying ground. (Transcribed 08/07/03 Lynn Cunningham) Additional Comments: Byrdie was the daughter of John B. and Martha E. Peurifoy. |
| Obituary of MR. E. Z. PHARR, from The Monroe Advertiser, February 4, 1916. **E. Z. Pharr died early hours of Sunday morning. Acute indigestion. He was born and raised in Monroe County and until about 12 years ago he lived here. Moved to LaGrange and later to Atlanta. Moved back two years ago. His first wife was Miss Georgia Walker, she died about eight years ago. March 7th 1915 married Miss Mattie Hanson, the postmaster at Forsyth. Survived by his wife and by three children, Miss Ethel Pharr, Frank Pharr and Eb Pharr, Jr. Member of Primitive Baptist Church. Services conducted from the Methodist church on Thursday. Laid away in Oakland Cemetery. |
| Obituary of MRS. S. C. PHINAZEE, Monroe Advertiser, October 4, 1901, contriubted by
Jane Newton (Partial) Mrs. S. C. Phinazee, died at her home in the fourth district at nine o'clock Saturday morning. Born near High Falls, sixty-three years ago. Married Mr. W. J. Phinazee. When the ware came on, he went to the front. He gave his life for the lost cause, and left her in 1863 a widow with three children. Buried from Paran Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Hunt. Laid to rest in the churchyard. Survived by Mrs. Mattie Freeman, of Cabaniss; John H. Phinazee, of Forsyth; Mr. W. J. Phinazaee who went to Washington state ten years ago. |
| Article from Macon Telegraph: Mr. Walter Phinazee.
Former Monroe Man found dead with bullet
hole in head and throat cut at Kingsland, Ga., ...Brunswick, Ga., July 22,
1930. Investigators tonight sought identity and motive of the slayers
of Walter Phinazee, 68, of Forsyth, whose mutilated body was found in Crooked
River near Kingsland Today. A coroner's jury reported he was "murdered by unknown parties" Another jury was ordered to continue the investigation, while authorities checked Phinazee's activities. He went to Kingsland several weeks ago to visit relatives and last was seen Friday afternoon. His body was recovered from the stream after two negroes reported to officers that they had seen it. His throat had been cut. There was a bullet wound in his head. Officers advanced the theory that...(remainder of article not included on copy) |
| Obituary
of John F. Pierson, from the Monroe Advertiser, June 26, 1930 (Note:
Only part of this is copied on page. ER)
Survived by his wife, who before their marriage was Miss Della Harris, of Crawford county; five sons and five daughters: Mrs. L. D. Adams of Macon; Mrs. W. H. Brown, Mrs. W. P. (?), Mrs. T. S. Abercrombie, Miss Edith Pierson, J. T., J. H. and W. O. Pierson, all of Culloden; E. F. McMillen and J. A. of Newark, N. J., also three brothers and six sisters. Was son of James J. Pierson and Annie Danielly Pierson. Born February 8, 1861. Interment at Sharon Church near Culloden. |
| Obituary
of WILLIAM PIERSON, from The Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 19, 1917.
**William Pierson, 15 year old son of Mrs. Katie Pierson of Culloden, died Tuesday, in Macon hospital. Child had been accidently shot while watching a fight between his brother-in-law, J. J. Haygood and Gene Castlin, a negro. Casttlin pulled pistol and shot Haygood in the breast and stray bullet hit William Pierson. Survived by his mother, Mrs. Katie Pierson of Culloden; three brothers, J. C., of Dyas, and R. H. and Bennie of Culloden; three sisters, Mrs. G. Z. Brown, Mrs. J. J. Haygood and Miss Lillie Pierson all of Culloden. Funeral services and interment at Pierson burial ground. |
| T. C. PIPPIN (Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 12, 1916, Thursday, file submitted by Jane Newton,
transcribed by E. Robertson) Death of T. C. Pippin. Mr. T. C. Pippin, one of the counties oldest and most highly respected citizen died very suddenly last Thursday afternoon at the age of seventy. (Thursday, Oct. 7, 1916). He had come to Forsyth that afternoon to bring his son, John Lee, a member of the Quitman Guards, who was returning to the camp at Macon after spending the day at home, and upon his return at his home about two miles from Forsyth on the Juliette road, suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died immediately. The funeral and interment too place at Ebenezer church Friday afternoon. Rev. W. G. Crawley, of the Forsyth Methodist church, officiating. The Advertiser extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. (Note by transcriber: Thomas C. Pippin, B. Feb. 8, 1846, Died Oct 5, 1916. Buried at Forsyth City Cemetery.) |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 1, Col 5 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Former Forsythian Dies in Bainbridge Mrs. I. B. Player, who was matron of one of the halls at Bessie Tift College several years ago, passed away Friday at the home of her daughter in Bainbridge. She had been connected with a school at Rochelle and suffered a stroke of paralysis there. Funeral and interment were in Bainbridge Sunday. Mrs. Player was very popular and had many friends here, being a member of the First Baptist church and active in the work of the missionary society. |
| JOHN C. POE,
(The Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 17, 1911) Mr. John C. Pope and Mrs. Sarah Floyd, two of the Oldest citizens of Monroe County, summoned. The death of Mr. John C. Poe occurred near his home at Goggansville last Friday. Heart trouble is supposed to have been the cause of his death, as he passed away without a moments warning. Mr. Poe was one of the oldest citizens of Monroe County. He was born April 3rd, 1828, and would have been 88 years old had he lived until next April. He had lived in Monroe county all his life and at the time of his death was living on the lad owned by his father when Monroe County was but sparsely settled. He was a confederate veteran and served in a Georgia regiment in the army of Northern Virginia. He had held the office of justice of the peace in his district since 1868 and was holding that office at the time of his death. Surviving him are four daughters, Mrs. Walter Reynolds, of Atlanta, Mrs. Mary and Misses Alice and Mary Poe of this county. Also two sons, Mr. J.E. Poe of this county, and Mr. J. H. Poe of Macon. The funeral services were held at Shiloh church Sunday by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Drewry, of Griffin. |
| C. P. PONDER Passes
from Heart Attach. (Monroe Advertiser Nov. 16, 1943, submitted by Jane Newton) Chas. P. Ponder, popular Forsyth citizen and member of a prominent Monroe county family, passed away at his home here early Thursday morning following a heart attack Wednesday afternoon. He was 65 years of age and was engaged in war work at Robins Field at the time of his passing. He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Guy Conner of Unadillia, and three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. C. M. McGee of Greenville, S. C., and Mrs. J. M. Sitton of Ithica, N. Y; two brothers A. A. Ponder of Madison and E. J. Ponder of Forsyth; one aunt, Miss Sallie Evans of Forsyth. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at the time the Advertiser went to press. |
| Obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Ponder, probably written in "The Monroe Advertiser"
Died at her residence in this county on the first day of Jan., 1880 Mrs. Elizabeth Ponder, relick of the late Daniel Ponder she have for several months been affected with dropsy of the heart, but until recently her symptoms did not excite apprehensions of her early death. The deceased was born in Surrey County, NC on the first day of April, 1811. In 1837 she moved to this county and was married to the late Daniel Ponder on the 2nd day of July 1838. She was the mother of 8 children; 3 daughters and 5 sons all of whom she lived to see grow up and settle near her. She was for twenty years a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. |
| Mrs. Georgia Ponder.
(note; part of copy cut off on left side). Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia
Ponder were held Sunday afternoon (Article from Monroe Advertiser, Jan.
31, 1957) at the Chapel of Ash...Funeral Home. She passed away at
her home early Saturday morning. Mrs. Ponder was born in Butts County
on Jan. 7, 1878 but lived near Forsyth for about ___years. She was
the daughter of William B. Hale and Georgia ___er Hale. She was first
married to Silas Leaman Thomas, to this union a son was born. Thomas
died in 1906 and she was married to John T. Ponder who preceded her in death
by five years. Mrs. Ponder was member of Cabaniss
Baptist Church and ill health forced her into _____ was very active in church
as well as all phases of community betterment. Officiating at the funeral were Rev. Thornton ___ms and Dr. P. F. Davis; Pallbears were Frank Williams, Arlin Johnson, Eston Johnson, Marlin Smith, Louis Ponder. Interment in the church yard cemetery of Towaliga Baptist Church in Butts County. Survivors include a son Silas Thomas, two brothers, Hubert Hale of Forsyth and Edgar Hale, ___City, a sister Mrs. Ada ___er of Jackson. Rev. Silas L. Thomas, Gadsden, Al. and Mrs. Rowland, Auburn, Al. __great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. |
| OBITUARY MONROE ADVERTISER AUGUST 19, 1926 CAPTAIN J. M. PONDER DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Captain J. M. Ponder, after an illness of several months, passed away at his home in Forsyth Friday night, August 12. Captain Ponder was a Confederate Veteran 80 years of age, a member of one of the prominent families of the county and a man long and successfully identified with the business interests of Forsyth.He was at one time in the merchandise business here and was the founder of the first cotton mill in this county. He later held the chief interest in the First National Bank of Forsyth and at the time of his death was president of the Middle Georgia Loan and Trust Co. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sam Rutherford; a brother, Mr. John L. Ponder of Miami, Fla., and two granddaughters, Misses Juliette and Eleanor Rutherford. The funeral was conducted at the home Saturday afternoon by Dr. A. Chamblee, assisted by Rev. C. W. Henderson and interment was in the city cemetery. |
| Tribute to Capt. J. M. Ponder (Monroe Advertiser,
January 21, 1916) MR. R. B. STEPHENS PAYS TRIBUTE TO CAPT. J. M. PONDER My Dear Mr. Editor:- Allow me to say a few words in my own rough way, relative to my old friend and former business partner, and competitor, Captain J. M. Ponder as I hear that he is contemplating retiring from the banking business; the business both he and I have engaged in for many, many long years. Captain Ponder is a man of the old school, having in a marked degree three distinct traits of character: courtesy, dignity and honesty. In a business matter, he wanted only what was honestly his, but would spurn a tainted dollar. Captain Ponder has done his part fully as to all he was due his town. By a gift of $5,000, he made possible the building of the annex to Bessie "Tift" College, named "Ponder Hall" in his honor. Also he built several store houses and the large cotton factory now owned and operated so successfully by his worthy brother-in-law, Mr. C. A. Ensign, and sons. For many years Captain Ponder was one of the leading and up to date dry goods merchants of our town. In the mercantile field he made a signal success. Now, lest ye forget (and it seems sometimes awfully easy for some persons to forget), I will give you a bit of history. Captain Ponder, J. J. Cater and a few other persons who were interested in our town, seeing the need of a bank here that would loan money to the farmer any time he offered the proper collateral, organized the present old Bank of Forsyth. The object was not for personal gain or profit, for they had a paying business themselves, but solely to enable the farmer to borrow money the year round. For when they started the Bank of Forsyth, the very best farmers in our county could not come here to Forsyth, and borrow fifty dollars except for about four months in the year. Captain Ponder was the first president of the Bank of Forsyth. Later on he sold his stock and organized the present First National Bank, that has been one of our leading banks for a long time. (Note by transcriber: This article is missing the last few paragraphs and is not complete.) |
| Obituary of
TOM C. PORCH, from the Monroe Advertiser, February 11, 1916 **Thomas C. Porch...sixty five years ago, born in Monroe County; united with Shiloh Baptist church. Survived by his widow, who was Miss Kate McKay and by four sons, Carl, Rufus and Sam of Monroe county and Hermann Porch of Atlanta. |
| U. L. PORCH Dies
Saturday Morning (Monroe Advertiser, May 2, 1957, file submitted by Jane
Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) Ulrick Leon Porch passed away on Saturday morning. His death came as a shock to his numerous friends in this area. He had been ill for only two days. A prominent retired Forsyth business man, Mr. Porch had wide connections here and was highly respected throughout the county. He was born here 77 years ago and had made his home in Forsyth all of his life. A veteran of the Spanish-American war, he was a Mason and a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a member of the Forsyth Methodist Church. For many years Mr. Porch was engaged as a merchant in Forsyth. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Woodie Bell Rumble Porch; a son, Dr. Douglas Porch of Macon; three brothers, J. F. Porch of Barnesville, Robert5 C. Porch of Tulsa, Okla, and Richard C. Porch of Tulsa; four sisters, Mrs. F. A. Bankston of Barnesville, Miss Faith Porch of Barnesville, Mrs. C. A. Keith of Marietta and Mrs. E. L. Hundley of Orlando, Fla; and one grandaughter. Funeral services were held at the Forsyth Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Hubert Dodd officiating. Interment was in the Forsyth Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were W. C. Roquemore, James Webb, Tom Porch, Tharpe Hill, H. A. Lifsey, Robert Persons, Paul Josey, and C. D. Hollis. The Ash Dillon Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Funeral of Mrs.
A. A. Pritchett is Held Thursday. (Monroe Advertiser, Apr. 3, 1947.
File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) Funeral services for Mrs. A. A. Pritchett, aged 68, who died at her home at East Juliette Wednesday morning, following a long illness, were held Thursday afternoon in the East Juliette Baptist Church, and interment was made in the Hanson Cemetery, Monroe County. Mrs. Pritchett was formerly Miss Annie Lee Spier. Besides her husband, she is survived by two stepsons, J. F. Pritchett and W. A. Pritchett, both of Forsyth, and a step daughter, Mrs. Frank Musselwhite, of Lenox. (Born Dec. 4, 1878, Died Apr. 2, 1947) |
| Obituary
of Mr. J. L. PRITCHETT, Contributed by Teressa Jackson, from the Monroe
Advertiser, July 27, 1933
Mr. J. L. Pritchett
Dies in Barnesville."--- The following account of the death of Mr.
J. L. Pritchett, a popular former citizen of Forsyth, is taken from the
Atlanta Journal: Funeral services for Mr. J. L. Pritchett, 74, who died at his home in Barnesville late Thursday, were held at the first Methodist church here Friday afternoon. Mr. Pritchett had been ill for several years. He was born in Monroe County and lived there until his family moved to Barnesville. He wife was Miss Florence Spruce, and she, with four sons and three daughters, survive him. Mr. Pritchett was a member of the First Methodist church and a Mason, Rev. Martin Williams former pastor of Mr. Pritchett, now presiding elder of the.....(remainder of article not included) |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 26 May 1949, Vol 95, Pg 6, Col 1 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Death of an Infant Nine-month-old Martha Ann Pritchett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pritchett, of Brighton Mill, died Wednesday evening at 8:30 o’clock. Besides her parents, survivors include two sisters, (names omitted because some are still living) and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Castleberry. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Congregational Holiness Church, Brighton Mill. The Rev. J. W. Brown, of Griffin, will officiate. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Ash-Wilder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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| Obituary of
Lillian Burton Renfroe as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated
Thursday, March 19, 1954. Death came to a highly respected Forsyth woman Monday morning when Mrs. Lillian Renfroe passed away. She was the widow of the late Thomas Lee Renfroe. Born in Forsyth on April 18, 1876, Mrs. Renfroe had made her home here all of her life. Her death is mourned by a wide circle of friends throughout the county. She was a member of the Forsyth Methodist church. Survivors include one son T. S. Renfroe of Fitzgerald and one daughter, Mrs. Holmes Zellner of Forsyth, She also had five grandchildren. Funeral service were held at the Ash-Dillon chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Hubert Dodd pastor of the Forsyth Methodist church and Rev. Frank Crawley of the First Methodist church of Griffin, participating. Internment was at the Forsyth city cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Pippin, P. T. Wynne, James McCarty, K. A. McClung, Harold Zellner, and Edgar Castleberry. |
| Obituary of
Thomas Lee Renfroe as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated
January 10, 1919. Mr. T. L. Renfroe, Son-In-Law of Mrs. Burton, died at his home in Midville after an illness of seven days with pneumonia. The body was brought to Forsyth for internment, and the funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Burton by Rev. E. D. Hale. Mr. Renfroe was a resident of Monroe county during his boyhood, and he and his relatives have many friends throughout the county who will learn with sorrow of his death. |
| Obituary of
John Benson(?) Reynolds. Empire State - Spalding County - Week of March
12, 1856 Reynolds. Contributed by Don Bankston. Empire State - Spalding County - Week of March 12, 1856 Reynolds Died in Monroe County, on Friday 29th ult. Of Scarlet Fever, John Benson(?), son of Jos. D. and Martha A. Reynolds, aged two years one month and twenty four days. |
| Obituary of BYRD LOWE RICKENBAKER,
Monroe Advertiser, January 23, 1969. Contributed by Jane Newton Funeral services for Byrd Lowe Rickenbaker, 80, of Forsyth, who died last Thursday after a long illness, were held AT 2 P.M. Friday in the chapel of the Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home. The Rev. Edgar Pritchett and the Rev. Bruce Martin officiated with burial in the Forsyth City Cemetery. Mr. Rickenbaker, a retired merchant, was a native of South Carolina, the son of the late Lewis Rikenbaker and the late Caroline Lowe Rickenbaker. He had been lviing in Monroe County for 60 years. He was a member of the Russellville Baptist Church, a Mason and the Woodmen of the World Survivors include on daughter, Mrs. Henry Harbuck, two grandsons, Hiram Harbuck and Rocky Harbuck, and three great-grandchildren, all of Forsyth. The pallbearers were Ray Flynt, Drayton Johnson, Willie Mack Tribble, Ernest Urquhart, Cathy E'Dalgo and Glynn Wright. |
| Obituary of James Robinson as written
in the 28 February 1878 issue of "The Barnesville Gazette"
Last Friday one of the oldest men in this section was buried. Mr. James Robinson, age 96 years, died at his residence near the line of Pike and Monroe counties. He was born while the American revolution was burdening this country. His father was a prisoner at some time during the revolution and escaped execution by the enemy, by escaping from prison. His sister was the mother of General Braxton Bragg, whose reputation is well known to most of our readers. The remains of Mr. Robinson were interred at Union church, near Gogginsville last Friday. (Submitted by Lynn Cunningham) |
| C. M. Rockmore
loses his wife. (The Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 2, 1910) Died of Paralysis on November 25th. Interred at Webb Cemetery Mrs. Rockmore, wife of C. M. Rockmore, died at their home in this county on Friday afternoon, November 25, 1910 and her remains were interred at Webb Cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Elder West. Their Children are, Charles, Earl, of Texas and Miss Mary Lou Rockmore. Mrs. John Kimball and Mrs. Lumpkin Kimball. (Note by Transcriber: I believe the name should be Roquemore. She was wife of Charles M. Roquemore, Clide L. . C,. M. Roquemore was born July 1861. Clide L. was born Jan. 1858. Charles M. Roquemore, born July 11, 1861, died Feb. 5, 1945.Clyde L. Roquemore, born Jan. 22, 1858, Died Nov. 25, 1910. Charles M. Roquemore's second wife, Lillie is also buried there.) ( Note by Jane Newton: According to her will in Monroe County in Will book D page 529 she was Leila Clyde Roquemore and wife of Charles McDonald Roquemore. She was Leila Clyde Zellner before marriage. Married January 10, 1884 Monroe County, Ga. . She was born January 22, 1858 in Monroe County to Andrew Burton Zellner and Annie Kessiah Edge Zellner. Leila Clyde died and he married a second time to Sallie Steele February 17, 1912 in Monroe County. The above comes from the book A FEW ROQUEMORES AND DESCENDANTS by Pearl Deford.) |
| W. F. ROQUEMORE; The Monroe Advertiser, 5 June 1930
(Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Aged Man Ends His Life with Shotgun W. F. Roquemore Commits Suicide Wednesday Morning at Home of Son. Was Retired Farmer. Mr. W. F. Roquemore, aged 76, used a shotgun to take his own life Wednesday morning. He was a retired farmer and a member of a prominent family of the county and had a wide circle of friends who grieved to learn of his death. He made his home with his son, Mr. Frank Roquemore. Mr. Roquemore is survived by four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Pearl Edge, Mrs. G. E. Stuart, Mrs. Chester Little, Mrs. Claude Allen, Messrs. A.F., J. L. and B.F. Roquemore, all of Monroe county. The funeral was conducted Thursday morning at Holly Grove church by Rev. H.D. Warnock and interment was in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Preston Stuart, Francis Stuart, Gus Stewart, Paul Roquemore, Douglas Roquemore and William Edge. |
| Obituary of
Mrs. Allen (Ingram) Rogers as written in "The Monroe Advertiser"
dated February 6, 1941.
Mrs. Allen Rogers Is Claimed By Death Mrs. Allen Rogers passed away Friday morning at her home near Forsyth. She was 27 years of age and had been ill for several weeks, the immediate cause of her death being pneumonia. She was a woman of fine Christian character and was highly regarded by all who knew her. The survivors are her husband; one daughter, Edna Joe; son, John Allen; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ingram of Forsyth, and a sister, Mrs. Marcus Matthews of Lee Pope. Funeral services were conducted at the Bramblett Funeral Home Saturday morning by Rev. J. D. Gibson and interment was in Forsyth cemetery. (Note by submitter: died 31 Jan 1941) |
| E. H. Rogers.
(The Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 3. 1957) Funeral services for Edwin H. Rogers of 1204 Gordon St. SW, Atlanta, were held in the Ash-Dillon Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. The burial was in the Williamson plot in the Juliette Methodist Church Yard. The Rev. J. Thornton Williams officiated. Mr. Rogers was a Spanish American War Veteran and died Saturday, December 29, in a government hospital in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Annie Lee Williamson of Juliette, two sisters, Mrs. Tillie Adkins, Toledo Ohio and Mrs. Louis Knudson, Millbury, Ohio, two brothers, Ross Rogers, Toledo and Roy Rogers, Stony Ridge Ohio, several nieces and nephews. |
| Obituary of LITTLE JAMES ROGERS, from the Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 26, 1917 Died Sunday mornign. Left his father and mother, sisters and brother at age 3. Laid to rest at Rogers cemetery. Survived by father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Willie Cruse; five brothers, Messrs. Press, Lee, Sam, Guy and Joe Rogers. |
| JOHN BANKS ROGERS
claimed by death. (Monroe Advertiser, Oct 28, 1938) John Banks Rogers passed away at his home in the Maynards community Thursday, October 20. He was 57 years of age and had been in failing health for a long time. During his active days, Mr. Rogers was one of the substantial farmers of the county. He was a good citizen and a man of fine character and was held in high regard by a wide circle of friends. The funeral was conducted at the Forsyth Methodist church Thursday afternoon, October 20, by Reb. J. D. Gibson, and was attended by a large audience of sorrowing relatives and friends. Interment was in the Rogers cemetery, the arrangements being in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. Mr. Rogers is survived by his widow; two sons, Allen and Warren Rogers, of Forsyth; two daughters, Mrs. John Morris and Mrs. Talmadge Bunn, both of Griffin; three brothers, H. L., W. C., and C. S. Rogers, all of Forsyth, and three sisters, Mrs. Lon Jackson and Mrs. M. R. Vedder of Forsyth and Mrs. Charles Capes of Barnesville. (File contributed by Jane Newton) |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 1,
Col 5 (transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Long Illness Fatal to F. E. Rowland F. E. Rowland, popular and well known citizen of Forsyth, passed away at his home Tuesday morning at the age of 61 years. He was an upright and public-spirited citizen, deeply interested in the welfare of his town, county and state. He was prominent in fraternal circles and was a member of the city council at the time of his death. He founded the first picture show in Forsyth and was later one of the best photographers in the state. Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife, the former Miss Anne Sneed; two daughters, Miss Velma Rowland of Forsyth, and Mrs. W. T. Tyler, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; son, P. B. Rowland, of Los Angeles; brothers, J. H., of Shreveport, La., and E. M. Rowland, of Mexico, Mo.; sisters, Mrs. A. H. Gurupe, of Chicago, and Mrs. Ben Ogden, Jr., of Cedar Rapids, Oregon. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of Rev. J. H. Clarke assisted by Rev. T. R. Kendall, Jr., of the Methodist church. Interment was in the city cemetery with members of the city council acting as pallbearers. Arrangements were in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. |
| Obituary of W. F. RUDISILL, from the Monroe Advertiser, June 19, 1930 (The following account of the death of Mr. W,. F. Rudisill, brother of Mr. E. D. Rudisill, is taken from the Sunday edition of the Macon Telegraph: Valdosta, June 14 - W. F. Rudisill of Adel, 73 years of age, died yesterday. Former resident of Forsyth. Pneumonia. Survived by his widow two daughters, Mrs. B. W. Bracewell and Mrs. R. P. Dewberry of Valdosta. One brother, E. D. Rudisill of Forsyth and two sisters, Mrs. Alex W. Bealer, Sr., and Miss Mary Rudisill of Atlanta. |
| Bela U, Rumble,
Business Leader Claimed by Death. (Monroe Advertiser, Thursday, Nov. 17, 1955. File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson). Death came to Bela Urban Rumble here Thursday after an illness of only four days. A leader in the business and religious affairs of the county, Mr. Rumble was widely known and respected throughout this section. He held the record of having been in the business life of the Forsyth longer than any other individual. He first went into business here in 1888, and in 1900, founded the Forsyth Mercantile Co. which became the oldest firm in the county under its original management. He remained as president and active participant in the firm until his passing. During his many years as a merchant here he cultivated friendships in every segment of the citizenry. Mr. Rumble's connection with the churches of Monroe County went back 75 years when he joined the old Mt. Zion Methodist Church near Smarr at the age of 12. For 63 years he had been one of the leading members of the Forsyth Methodist Church where he served as a steward for about 50 years and as Sunday School superintendent for 25 years. In this connection his influence was felt in many ways, known and unknown. His contribution as a devout member of his church cannot be evaluated. He as a Royal Arch Mason and a Knight Templar. Mr. Rumble was a native of Monroe County as were his parents, the late Woodbridge Rumble and Josephine Richardson Rumble. He was born in the Brent community 87 years ago. He was married to the late Maggie Mallory Rumble. Survivors include one son, Frank Mallory Rumble; a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Phinazee; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; five brothers, Lemuel and Cleveland Rumble, both of Smarr, Douglas Rumble of Atlanta, Dr. Lester Rumble of Augusta and W. Rumble of Dublin, and a sister, Mrs. U. L. Porch of Forsyth. Funeral services were held at the Forsyth Methodist Church on Saturday morning with Rev. Hubert Dodd, Rev. J. Thornton Williams and Rev J. H. Clarke participating. Burial was at the City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harris Rumble, Fred Rumble, William Graham, Chrles Maynard, Dr. Charles Rumble, Dr. Douglas Porch. Bela Green and Paul Rumble. |
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| Obituary of MRS. L . S. SAFFOLD, as Written in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated
June 18, 1915. Contributed by Jane Newton Death of Mrs. L. S. Saffold. Mrs. L. S. Saffold, wife of Mr. L. S. Saffold, of Goggansville, died very suddenly Tuesday morning. Her death came as a great shock to her family and many friends. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Littleton and was 64 years old. She is survived by her husband and five children: Mrs. A. L. Caldwell, Lonnie and Fitzhugh Saffold, of Goggansville, Mrs. G. W., Williams and H. L. Saffold of Lawrenceville. |
| E. B. Sanders
Laid to Rest in Lizella. (Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 18, 1931. File submitted
by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) The Monday edition of The Macon Telegraph carried the following account of the funeral Sunday of Mr. E. B. Sanders, father of Mr. T. J. Sanders of Forsyth. Funeral services for E. B. Sanders, retired farmer of Lizella, were held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Lizella Baptist church. Rev. A. C. Baker, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church and Rev. H. H. Mosely conducted the services and interment followed in Lizella. He leaves three daughters and four sons, Mrs. W. R. Rawls, of Lizella; Mrs. J. L. Dickson, of Lizella; Mrs. Curtis Dickson, of Macon; T. J. Sanders of Forsyth; A. E., of Lizella, J. R. of Hawaiian Islands; H. N., of Los Angeles; one brother, R. L. Sanders of Lizella and several grandchildren. Those serving as pallbearers were Willie J. Sanders, Clarence Sanders, Reuben Sanders, Charles F. Sanders, V. I. Carswell and W. E. Sanders. |
| Obituary of
MARK W. SANDERS, Culloden, from the Monroe Advertiser, February 11, 1916 ** Feb. 3rd, 1916 Mark W. Sanders died. Struck with paralysis. He married about twenty four years ago to Miss Ada B. Wilson, of Culloden. Survived by devoted wife, loving daughter and two affectionate little sons. Brother. |
| Obituary of
MRS. A I. SANDIFER, Monroe Advertiser, March 19, 1889, Contributed by Jane
Newton On Wednesday morning Mrs. A. I. Sandifer, died at her home near Smarr's station. She leaves a husband and several little children. |
| Obituary of
MRS. J. A. SAPPINGTON, from The Monroe Advertiser, Jan 8, 1912. **Mrs. J. A. Sappington died at home in Barnesville Friday. Remains brought to Owen graveyard for interment. She and Mr. Sappington had only been married five years. Two children, Kellett, four years and little Sarah, two. . Also survived by her Mother, three sisters and one brother. Before marriage she was Miss Jessie Torbert of Barnesville. Age 35. |
| JOHN AND KIDDIE
SAPPINGTON (Monroe Advertiser, July 21, 1911) IN MEMORIUM. However incompetent the writer may feel himself to be to do justice in paying tribute to the memory of the noble and influential lives lived by grandpa and grandma Sappington, or perhaps better known as Uncle John and Aunt Kiddie Sappington, I will endeavor in some measure, to pay a small tribute to the lives of this noble couple, whose bodies have recently past away, but whose influence still liveth, and whose lives will ever bee a source of inspiration to me. Thought silent they still speak. Grandpa was born in Henry county, Ga., June 4, 1827, was married to Miss Kiddie Howard September 18, 1849. Served in the Civil War, was a member of the Methodist church and died May 1st 1910, having reached the age of eighty-three years. Grandma was born in Monroe county, Ga., February 22, 1831, was also a member of the Methodist church and died May 26th, 1911, following her husband just one year and twenty-five days, having reached the age of eighty years. To grandpa and grandma were born eight children, five boys and three girls, all of whom are still living: J. N. Sappington, H. N. Sappington, Mrs. E. W. Brazier, R. A. Sappington, Miss Gillie Sappington, Mrs. N. J. Owen, W. G. Sappington and J. A. Sappington. They were the grandparents of thirty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The greater portion of those left behind are members of the church. The good works of the mother and father will surely follow them. Grandpa was a father to his community, a peace maker, a christian gentleman, a loving father and husband. He was as a fountain from which seemed to flow an influence of unlimited boundries, his home a center from which all the surrounding community seemed to sip the sweets of life. His heart and home were always open to stranger and friend. He was an individuality about which there seemed to be an irresistible charm, and which seemed to force all with whom he came in contact to give him a good name, and to remark that he was a noble man. He was a man who was ready and willing at all times to do a friend any kindness, at times almost forgetting himself in the doing thereof. He lived a life which seemed to be the very incarnation of the Golden Rule. His life might be likened unto a beacon light on the shore to guide us aright, a light which has been shining to the world through these many years, and the reflection of which will continue to shine and beckon others to the right shore. He is not dead, but still liveth. What greater, nobler life can man live than this? What makes man wield such influence as this? Was it great wealth? No,. He lived a most humble country life, though not a life of poverty by any means. He had all the real necessities of life, never seemingly to be seeking this world's goods, yet always happy and looking on the bright side of his life which was an inspiration to all whom he came in contact. Was it great learning and superior intellect or any of the worldly ideas of greatness? No, it was not through learning and superior intellect of any of the worldly ideas of greatness that won the respect of his fellow men. It was his own individuality and life. It was because he lived an exempiary, honorable, straightforward and yet unassuming life. Though the last several years grandma's life was full of suffering and pain, at times almost suffering death, she fought battles of life bravely and well, never yielding any signs of surrender, never complaining with her lot, but facing every crisis as a heroine. She was a true christian woman, a loving and faithful mother, and a tender and patient wife. As a wife, mother and christian she measured up to a high standard. All things else may seemingly be forgotten, all other influences, apparently may seem to lose their forces, but mother is never forgotten, and the precious influence of her words and life, of her deeds and prayers will abide until death. "It is better to suffer the afflictions of life for a while than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season." We lament her going, but still we are confronted by the fond hope of meeting her in that Country which God hath prepared for them that live Him. ............. A grandson |
| Obituary of
MR. NEWSOME A. SAPPINGTON, from the Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 26, 1915 **Goggansville, Feb. 19. Newsome a Sappington died early yesterday. Services held from Prospect church. Interment was in the Sappington- Owen Cemetery. A Confederate veteran and nearing his 80th birthday. Survived by his wife, eight children; all of whom are grown; two brothers, and many nieces and nephews |
| Obituary of Mr. D. T. SAWYER, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 31, 1916 **Mr. D. T. Sawyer of Leesburg, died Friday. Funeral held in Dawson Sunday. Aged 65 years, formerly lived in Forsyth. Stepfather of Mr. R. H. Fletcher of Forsyth, and father of Mrs. P. I. Smith. |
| MISS JULIA SCALES (Monroe Advertiser, March 2, 1902) Miss Julia Scales died at her home in this county on Tuesday. The funeral took place on Wednesday. We extend sympathy to the sorrowing friends and relatives) |
| Obituary of
E. C. SCOTT, from The Monroe Advertiser, Aug. 6, 1953 **E. Cleveland Scott, retired vice president of Citizens and Southern Nation Bank, died at his residence in Macon Monday. Mr. Scott was born in Monroe County, son of Thomas Goodwin Scott and Mrs. Emma L. Cleveland Scott. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Alice Scott, Macon: Mrs. R. C. Goolsby, Forsyth: Service held at Hart's Mortuary Wednesday, burial in the family cemetery in Monroe County |
| Obituary of MR. J. T. SEARCY, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 10, 1916 **Mr. James Thweatt Searcy, Sr., died Monday at home of son Henry W. Searcy. Lived at Bolingbroke. Age 83 years. Services conducted from residence Tuesday morning. Interment was in family burial gruond at the old Thweatt place near Bolingbroke. Brother of Hon. W. H. H. Searcy of Griffin. Uncle of Hon. W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., of Griffin, Judge of Flint Circuit. Survived by the following children: Mrs. Sam Hunter, Mrs. Jack Lamar of Macon; Herbert Searcy of Popes Ferry, Charlie Searcy of Waco, Tex; and Henry W. Searcy of Forsyth. |
| Obituary of Andrew M. Shepherd as written in the 2 April 1909 issue
of "The Monroe Advertiser"
DEATH CLAIMED MR. A. M. SHEPARD.
Mr. A. M. Shepard died at his home in this city Monday night shortly after eleven o'clock. He was seventy-nine years of age and had been in declining health for several years. He was an old Condederate soldier and had a splendid record for valiant service in the South's cause. Mr. Shepard had been a resident of Forsyth for about thirty years and was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and three children, namely: Mr. I. M. Shepard of Blount, Mr. Collie Shephard of Macon and Mrs. A. S. Perkins of Vidalia. The interment was in Ebenezer cemetery Wednesday morning. Rev. George W. Griner, pastor of the Forsyth Methodist church conducting the funeral exercises. (Submitted by Ginger Perry) |
| MRS. J. D. SHI (The
Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 27, 1911) Mrs. J. D. Shi Passes Away: Leaves Husband and One Daughter...Member of Prominent Monroe County Family. Mrs. James D. Shi passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Maynard, in this city about eleven o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. Shi had been ill for the past four months and during several weeks previous to her death her condition remained extremely critical. She had lived in Forsyth a greater part of her life, but had resided at Rivoli, near Macon, for the past two years, where Mr. Shi was manager of the Idle Hour Stock farm. Surviving Mrs. Shi are her husband, Mr. James D. Shi, and a little seven year old daughter, Marion Shi; also her parents, four sisters, Mrs. J. W. J. Taylor, Misses Mary, Kate and Thelma Maynard, and two brothers, Mr. Gordon Maynard and I. S. Maynard, Jr., Mrs. Shi was a member of the Methodist church and was a young woman of many christian graces. She had a large circle of friends who are deeply grieved at her untimely demise. The funeral services were conducted from Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. W. T. Hunnicutt, of Atlanta, who was paster of the Forsyth Methodist church several years ago. The interment was in Oakland cemetery. (Note by transcriber: Her given name was not listed, however, I believe she was the daughter of Isam Maynard. The 1910 Census Bibb County lists the following: J. D. Shi, age 30, Lucile, age 28, wife and Marion age 6) |
| Obituary of MR. A. C. SMITH, from the Monroe Advertiser, April 26, 1907 **Mr. A. C. Smith died Saturday and buried at Greenwood cemetery Sunday. 77 years of age. Lived in county all his life. Farmer. Leaves wife and seven sons and two daughters. The children are: Mr. Asa H. Smith of Jackson, Mr. James M. Smith and Mr. Willis Smith of Monroe county; Col. E. M. Smith of McDonough, Mr. Lee Smith and Mr. Rufus Smith of Jackson and Mr. T. O. Smith of Forsyth, Mrs. W. B. Griffin and Mrs. E. P. Hunt of Griffin. |
| Obituary of Edgar Lamartyne Smith as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated
April 12, 1917.
Death Of Mr. Edgar Lamartyne Smith
On last Thursday night, April 5, 1917, the death angel again visited our city and called
Mr. Edgar Lamartyne Smith, one of the best known and most beloved men in
this section. He was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia on the seventh day of October, 1847. At the beginning of the War Between the States. He enlisted in the Richmond, Virginia City Battalion and served with distinction. At the close of the War, with other family members, he moved to Monroe County and has made his home here since that time. Mr. Smith was a great lover of children and "Uncle Lamar" as he was familiarly known, was never happier than when he was entertaining the young people. His love for children dates back to the time, just after the war, when he toured this section with the first picture projecting machine ever brought to Monroe County. Besides this attraction, he was a master ventriloquist and his slight of hand tricks elicited great praise, so he was always a welcome visitor to any community. The older residents of our county, who spent their boyhood days here just after the war, have always had a warm spot In their hearts for this lovable kindly man. The funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. M. S. Burton, by Rev. Olin King, pastor of the Methodist Church, of which Mr. Smith was a member, on Friday afternoon at three o'clock and the interment was in Oakland Cemetery. Besides his wife, Mary Moore Smith, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Allen and Mrs. Lucian Tyson, of Savannah; one brother, William P. Smith of Henderson, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. M. S. Burton, Forsyth, Mrs. A.V. Pettis of Forsyth, and Mrs. W.L. Renfroe of Dublin. A bigger hearted man never lived, and his death leaves a void that can never be filled. |
| Obituary of
Mrs. George W. Smith as written in "The Atlanta Journal " dated
June 8, 1933. Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Smith, 82, of 548 West End Place, S. W. , who died Thursday in her residence, were held Saturday morning at the First Methodist Church in Forsyth where she formerly resided. Internment was in the Smith Cemetery, with H.M. Patterson and Son in charge. |
| Obituary of
Mr. HULL SMITH, from the Monroe Advertiser, April 19, 1907 **Mr. S. D. Smith was advised Tuesday of the death of his brother, Mr. Hull Smith Monday Morning in Columbia, S. C. Mr. Smith was professor in the Railway Training School of the Southern railroad at Columbia. He is survived by his wife and five children, and one brother, Mr. S. D. Smith of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Searcy of Meigs and Mrs. Ramsey of Thomasville. Mr. Smith was born and reared in Monroe County and was about 45 years old. |
| Obituary of James M. Smith, from the Monroe Advertiser, January 19, 1917 **Mr. James M. Smith suffered stroke of paralysis several weeks ago. Fifty-one years old. Survived by wife and eight children, the oldest being slightly over twenty years of age. He leaves five brothers, Messrs. Asa and Lee Smith, of Jackson: Senator E. M. Smith, of McDonough; Mr. T. Olin Smith of Forsyth; Willis F. Smith of Monroe County; two sisters Mrs. W. B. Griffin of Atlatna and Mrs. Lizzie Hunt, of East Point. Burial took place at old Smith cemetery, near Johnstonville. Known as "Hustling Jim Smith" |
| Obituary of MR. J. S. SMITH, from The Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 5, 1915 **Mr. J. S. Smith, "Little Jim Smith", died Sunday night. Services conducted at Ramah church and interment in the family cemetery. Survived by one daughter, Lilly and three sons, Early, Stafford and Gray |
| Obituary of MRS. LUCINDA SMITH, from The Monroe Advertiser, Apr. 26, 1907 **Died last Tuesday at home of daughter Mrs. G. W. Webb of Holly Grove. Buried Wednesday at family burial ground near her old home. Leaves three children, Mrs. G. W. Webb, Mrs. Maybelle Edwards and Mr. Johnnie Smith. |
| Mrs. Maggie Speir
Smith, (Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 9, 1954, Thur. File submitted by
Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson)
Death Claims Mrs. T. K. Smith.
Mrs. Maggie Speir Smith, age 64 died at her home here Sept. 1. Funeral
services were held at 3 pm Sept. 2 at Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church
in Butts county and interment was in the Church cemetery. Elder Elzie
Speir of Atlanta preached the funeral. Survivors include her husband, T. K. Smith of Forsyth County; three sons, Roger Smith and Cecil Smith both of Forsyth, and Raymond Smith of Flovilla; three daughters, Mrs. Curtis Smith, Sr., and Miss Rachel Smith, both of Forsyth, and Mrs. J. R. Stansell of Arlington; two brothers, A. H. Speir of East Point and J. L. Speir of Lafayette, and one sister Mrs. Mattie Nail of Forest Park. Ash-Dillon Funeral Home of Forsyth was in charge of the arrangements. |
| MRS. NANCY PEARL
WOOTEN SMITH (Mrs. Robert E. Smith), Monroe Advertiser 2-28-1963,
File submitted by Jane Newton LAST RITES FOR MRS. ROBERT E. SMITH. Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Pearl Wooten Smith, 81, of Forsyth, who died Saturday after a long illness, were held at 3 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of the Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home. The Rev. John Burch officiated and burial was in the Forsyth City Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was a native of Monroe County, the daughter of the late Will Wooten and the late Mary Francis Wooten. She was the widow of Robert Elbert Smith. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Doster of Forsyth, and Mrs. Nellie Booth of Milwaukee, Wisc. one son, Frank Smith, Sr. of Forsyth; thirteen grandchildren and eight grand-children. The pallbearers were grandsons of Mrs. Smith. |
| MRS. P. S. SMITH
DIES IN FORSYTH. (Monroe Advertiser, June 1, 1939. File submitted
by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) Mrs.
P. S. Smith, widow of the late P. S. Smith of Crawford county, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Lester Grant, Friday morning, May 12 (1939) She was born in Crawford in 1857 and lived here until the death of her husband seven years ago. She had lived with her daughter since his death. She was Miss Elizabeth Chapman before her marriage. She was the daughter of the late Mary Eubanks Chapman and Taylor Chapman of Crawford County. Mrs. Smith was a Christian woman, always ready to lend a helping hand. She had been confined to her bed almost three years, but bore her sufferings patiently. She will be greatly missed by her host of friends and loved ones for to know her was to love her. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. O. T. Chapman of Lizella; Mrs. Joe Clements of Stewart, Fla.; Mrs. Olivia McCollum, Atlanta, and Mrs. J. Lester Grant of Forsyth, by four sons T. O. and E. H. of Roberta, S. L. of Leslie and O. D. Smith of Macon, two brothers, A. J. Chapman of Macon and Mr. Augustus Chapman of Crawford county, fifty-nine grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Bethel Cemetery in Crawford county Saturday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. Robert Ricks of Lizella and Rev. Harry Smith of Forsyth. -- Knoxville (Ga.) Post. |
| Obituary of Dr. A. H. SNEED, Monroe Advertiser, March 19, 1889, Contributed by Jane
Newton
Sunday morning about 5 o'clock Dr. A. H. Sneed departed this life at his home in this city. 59 years old; Member of Presbyterian Church; Mason, Member of Knight Templars; One of original Quitman Guards. Funeral services at Presbyterian church, Rev. Mr. Cowan. |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 12 Jan 1922, Vol LXCIII, No. 5, Page 1, Col 3 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Mrs. A. H. Sneed Passes at Age of Eighty-Three
Mrs. A. H. Sneed passed away at her home in Forsyth Sunday morning, January 8, at 2 o’clock. She had not enjoyed her usual health for several months and a few weeks prior to her death contracted a cold which added to the infirmities of age hastened her death. Mrs. Sneed would have been eight-four years old in a few months. She was the oldest citizen in respect to years and residence of the city of Forsyth and bore the same relation in the matter of membership in the local Presbyterian church. Mrs. Sneed was of one of the prominent families of this section of Georgia, both by birth and marriage. Before her marriage she was a Miss Barnes and the town of Barnesville is name for her father. The Sneed family has been prominent in social, educational and religious affairs in this part of the sate for many years and Mrs. Sneed was in every way an honor to the name she bore. She was true and loyal in all the relations of life and though shut off from the affairs of an active life during her latter years, she always retained the highest esteem of a wide circle of friends. The immediate relatives surviving Mrs. Sneed are three daughters and three sons: Misses Carrie and Annie Sneed of Forsyth, Mrs. J. W. Arnall of Senoia, Mr. D. L. Sneed of Forsyth, Mr. W. D. Sneed of Brunswick and Mr. Arch Sneed of Swainsboro. The funeral services were held at the home Monday morning and interment was in the city cemetery. |
| Obituary of MISS CARRIE
SNEED, from the Monroe Advertiser, May 15, 1930 Miss Carrie Sneed, age 76, died Monday at the Sneed home where she resided with her sister, Mrs. F. E. Rowland. Following the death of her father, Dr. A. H. Sneed, who was the local agent for the Southern Express Company about forty years ago, Mss Carrie had charge of the office for many years. Member of the Methodist church. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. F. E. Rowland of Forsyth; Mrs. J. W. Arnold of Senoia, Mr. W. D. Sneed of Brunswick, and Mr. A. G. Sneed of Swainsboro. Interment in city cemetery. |
| Sneed Funeral is Held in Forsyth. (Monroe Advertiser, April 4, 1940)
The funeral of William Sneed, beloved former citizen of Forsyth, was held
at the graveside in the Forsyth cemetery Thursday afternoon. His pastor,
Rev. J. W. McQueen of Brunswick, officiated, assisted by Rev. J. H. Clarke.
Mr. Sneed was born and reared in Forsyth, being a member of a prominent
family here, but for a number of years he had been in business in Brunswick.
He was 65 years of age and had been ill several weeks previous to his death.
He was an upright and valuable citizen, highly regarded in religious, social and business circles. Mr. Sneed is survived by one daughter, Miss Caroline Sneed of Brunswick and two sisters, Mrs. F. S. Rowland of Forsyth and Mrs. John Arnold of Senoia. |
| Obituary of
WILLIAM RAIFORD SNEED, from The Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 19, 1917
** Last Monday morning, William Raiford, the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will D. Sneed, died. Services conducted at residence of Miss Anne Sneed Tuesday. Interment was in the local cemetery. |
| Obituary of WILLIAM FRANK SPEIR, from The Monroe Advertiser,
Apr. 16, 1930
**Mr. William Frank Speir of East Juliette passed away Saturday, Age 50. Survived by widow, two sons, Robert and James Speir; two daughters, Misses Evelyn and Rocelia Speir; three brothers, Wade Speir of Juliette, J. H. Speir of Florida, George Speir of Griffon; three sisters, Mrs. C. R. Pritchett of Juliette, Mrs. E. L. Upchurch of Locust Grove, Mrs. Fred Speir of Juliette. Funeral conducted at East Juliette Baptist church Monday and interment in the church cemetery.** |
| The Atlanta Constitution
Transcribed by Lynn Cunningham 4 April 1908 Death Claims Prof. Spier. Well-Known Atlantan Had Been in Poor Health for Eight Years. Professor J.P. Spier, a Confederate veteran and one of the most widely known citizens of the city, died at his residence on Houston street yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Though his death came as a surprise to his friends, Professor Spier had been in poor health for some years, having about eight years ago given up his work as expert accountant on account of prolonged ill health. Since that time he has devoted his energies to the training of bookkeepers and other business men, many of the most prominent young men of this city having been his pupils. Professor Spier was born in Pike county in 1844, being the son of Judge Allison Spier. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the First Georgia cavalry, serving until the end of the war. He is survived by his wife and one son, William Kendall Spier. The body will be carried to Fairburn, Ga., this morning for funeral and interment. Any information on this family welcomed... 1 Allison Connett Spier b: 28 December 1803 in Hancock County, Georgia d: 24 October 1865 in Fayette County, Georgia . +Mary Middlebrooks b: 31 March 1807 in Georgia d: 25 April 1860 in Fayette County, Georgia m: Abt. 1830 in Monroe County, Georgia [?] ... 2 [1] Mary Palestine Spier b: 16 June 1833 in Monroe County, Georgia d: 29 November 1904 in Fayette County, Georgia ....... +Joseph Jarrell b: Abt. 1827 in Georgia d: in (Civil War) m: 31 January 1849 in Pike County, Georgia src: Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia ... *2nd Husband of [1] Mary Palestine Spier: ....... +William Malone b: 29 April 1820 in Georgia d: 07 November 1897 in Fayette County, Georgia m: 19 December 1865 in Fayette County, Georgia ... 2 Alfred Spier b: Abt. 1835 in Monroe County, Georgia ... 2 Benjamin A.H. Spier b: Abt. 1837 in Monroe County, Georgia ... 2 James H. Spier b: Abt. 1840 in Pike County, Georgia ... 2 Martin Spier b: Abt. 1841 in Pike County, Georgia ... 2 Allison Spier b: Abt. 1843 in Pike County, Georgia ... 2 Jackson P. Spier b: Abt. 1845 in Pike County, Georgia d: 03 April 1908 in Fulton County, Georgia ....... +Helen L. /?/ |
| Obituary of Miss LOUISE BESSIE STARRETT, from The Monroe Advertiser, Aug. 14, 1930. **Louise Bessie Starrett, aged nine months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Starrett of Ensign, died Aug. 6. Besides parents, survived by two sisters, Evelyn and Elsie and one brother, Lewis. Serviced conducted at home, interment in the city cemeter. |
| The Monroe Advertiser, 5 August 1937, Vol 83, Pg 1, Col 3 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) Henry M. Stewart is Paid Tribute Funeral services for Henry Michael Stewart, 74, were held Tuesday afternoon at Rocky Creek church in Monroe County. Rev. A.A. Heath officiated and interment followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Stewart died at his home Monday morning, following a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Miss Hattie Belle Stewart of Forsyth and Mrs. T. W. Williamson of Jacksonville. |
| Obituary of MRS. MARY S. STONE, as written in "The Monroe Advertiser', dated March 22, 1912.
Contributed by Jane Newton
Former Resident of Forsyth Dies in Atlanta and is Buried in Forsyth on Monday Morning.
On last Saturday night Mrs. Mary S. Stone passed away
in Atlanta at the home of her daughter Mrs. L. D. Palmer.
Mrs. Stone was a former resident of Forsyth, having spent some twenty years
in our little City, living with her son Colonel W. D. Stone until his death
in 1901. Mrs. Stone was born in Dadesville Alabama and moved to Forsyth soon after the war. Here she resided until about eleven years ago, when she moved to Atlanta. On the 6th of this month, Mrs. Stone was 90 years of age and great-grandchildren were present at her funeral. Mrs. Stone is survived by one sone, Mr. T. H. Stone of Forsyth and by Mrs. Geo. Betram, Mrs. Frank J. Kimball and Mrs. D. L. Palmer of Atlanta. The services were conducted at the First Baptist Church by Rev. A. Chamblee. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery. |
| Obituary of WILLIAM D. STONE, Monroe Advertiser, May 3, 1901. Contributed
by Jane Newton.
WILLIAM D. STONE
A Notable Man has Passed Away to his Reward. William D. Stone lies on sleep beneath the sod of Oakland, and the hearts
of those who knew and loved him are heavy with sorrow. Though Alabama was the state of his birth, Georgia claims him as her own, and in her bosom he rests at the end of life’s journey. He was born in 1848 in Alabama, and though he had not attained his majority when the Civil War came on, he enlisted under the Southern banner and fought thro’ the entire conflict. He was among the bravest of the brave men who rode with Forrest. In 1865 he found a fair lady in Georgia, and cast his lot here with the people of her whom he loved. In the trying times of Reconstruction, he was one of the staunchest and most fearless champions of the rights and privileges of the South. In his endeavor to serve his people, he never thought of self, but often took his life into his hands to check the aggression of carpetbaggers and scalawags. He was a lawyer of the old-fashioned type, and for several years he edited the Monroe Advertiser. Afterwards he founded and became editor of the Forsyth Chronicle. On last Thursday he was found in his office in a stricken condition and removed to his home. His illness was not considered critical, and the absent members of his family were not summoned. As late as two o’clock Friday, he was thought to be improving. He was to have responded in behalf of the veterans who received the crosses of honor from the Daughters of the Confederacy. He had said frequently that he would rather wear a cross than receive the highest honor that monarch or nation could confer. And he meant it, for no man loved the South more. But as fair hands pinned on gray coats the crosses of honor, he who would have liked so well to be there was lying in a darkened room battling with the one foe who could conquer him. Those lips that would have so gladly have given to Southern women praise justly due were white with the whiteness of death. At five he was stricken with congestion of the heart, and in five minutes he had passed over the river to join those comrades upon whose graves the garlande of the sunny Southland had just been placed. The guns of the Guards salute had scarcely died away when there was heard the sound of sorrow. The heroes in gray mourned for the comrade whose life had gone out on the anniversary of the day that the life of a fair young nation had gone out. He was a Mason and a Methodist. At eleven o’clock on Sunday morning a large concourse gathered at the Methodist church. Rev. J. S. Bryan conducted the service. The Masons and members of the bar attended in a body. At Oakland cemetery his brethren took charge of the services and commended his spirit to his Maker. To the mother and the wife, to the son and the daughter the heartfelt sympathy of many friends goes out. "In Coelo Quies Est." |
| Obituary of J. C. Story, from the Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 6, 1938 **Mr. J. C. Story, 37, died Sunday night. Survivors include wife, one daughter, Miss Kathleen Story; two sons, William Story and Rodney Story; all of Forsyth. three sisters, Mrs. Cora Johnson and Mrs. A. J. Goodrum, both of Shelbyville, Tenn; Mrs. Ruby Edwards of Macon; one brother, W. A. Story of Forsyth. carried to Barnesville for burial. |
| ARTHUR LEE STUART (Monroe Advertiser, June 30, 1911)
On last Friday morning just as night was dawning into day, the spirit of little Arthur Lee Stuart
bade farewell to loved ones on earth to join angels in heaven. Only two and one-half years old but the idol of the fond parents heart. Was sick three weeks but bore his suffering most patiently. All that the skilled physician could do was done, all that kind and loving hands could do but no the little bud was plucked to blossom above. He was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery Saturday morning. To the heart broken parents we extend our sincere sympathy. A Friend Cards of Thanks. To each and every one who were so good and kind to us during the sickness and death of our darling little boy, we tender our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude. Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Stuart. |
| Obituary of
Pearl Hobbs Stuart as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated
February 6, 1941.
Mrs. Pearl Stuart Is Laid To Rest Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Hobbs Stuart, 60, widow of the Late W. R. Stuart, who died Friday at her home in Ensign community were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ensign Baptist church. The Rev. A. A. Heath, pastor of the church, conducted the service. Survivors include her father, W. H. Hobbs; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Allen, Forsyth; five sons, William Edwin Stuart, Experiment, Ga.; Georga A. Stuart, Charleston, S. C.; Mack, Willie Phelps, and Charles Stuart, all of Forsyth, and three stepsons Jim Will, Hurl and Vesin Stuart, and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Burl Dorton, all of Forsyth. Other suvovors are two sisters, Mrs. J. F. Stuart, of Ensign community, and Mrs. Ida Smith of Miami, Fla, and three brothers John Hobbs, Miami, Fla; George Hobbs, Lake City, Fla., and Ben Hobbs of Cumming, Ga., seven grandsons and eleven step-grand children. (Note by submitter: died 31 Jan 1941) |
| Obituary of MISS MISSOURI SULLIVAN, from the Monroe Advertiser, July 17, 1930 (Taken from Atlanta Journal) ** Miss Missouri Sullivan, 86, died Saturday night. Services conducted Sunday from the Methodist church. Survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Clements and Miss Mitt Sullivan of Culloden. Eighteen days ago her sister, Miss Emma Sullivan, died suddenly. Four months ago her only brother, O. H. Sullivan died and three weeks ago her niece, Mrs. Anna Christian of Shadydale died. |
| Obituary of MRS. C. L. SUTTON, from the Monroe Advertiser, May 15, 1930 Mrs. C. L. Sutton of Proctors district, died Thursday at age of 61. Survived by her husband; three daughters; Mrs. C. H. McMullan of Laurens County, Mrs. C. MNayfield of Monroe county, Mrs. W. M. Sutton of Butts county, and one son, George H. Sutton of Oklahoma. One sister, Mrs. R. T. MCMullen of Dublin. Funeral at Paran Church, interment in church cemetery. |
| Obituary of GEORGE A. SUTTON, from The Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 30, 1914 **George A. Sutton was born in Monroe county, near Forsyth August 25, 1875, and died June 7, 1914. May 1, 1901 married Miss Essie Hagan*(note blurred) of Nashville, Tenn. Wife and three children: Louise, Warren and Carolyn survive him. |
| Obituary of JOHN LUMPKIN SUTTON, from the Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 31, 1929 John Lumpkin Sutton, of Atlanta, died suddenly in St. Petersburg, Fla. while on business trip. Divisional sales manager of United Grape Products Co. Member of Druid Hills Methodist Church. Buried in West View cemetery, Atlanta, Tuesday. Surviving him are his wife, two sons, John J. Sutton of Oklahoma City, and James H. Sutton of Columbus, Oh; one grandson, John Sterling Price. |
| Mrs. J. P. Sutton (Monroe Advertiser, August 13, 1915. File furnished by Jane Newton, transcribed by E.
Robertson)
Passes to Beyond --- Wife of Prominent Citizen Succumbs after Long Illness. Was Prominent in Religious Work. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." How beautiful are the promises of God and how delightful to know that every one of them is true. How glorious it is for the faithful Christian to know that there is "a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens," and when all the aches and pains, the sufferings and disappointments of earth are over "On the other side of Jordan" On Thursday morning, August 5th, 1915, the sweet spirit of Mrs. James P. Sutton left it tenement of clay and winged its way to its eternal home, sought and found rest "In the sweet fields of Eden. Mrs. Sutton had been a patient sufferer for many moons and when the Angel of Death came he found her surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones. On last Friday, after the casket had been lowered into the grave and her pastor Rev. Eubanks and read the quotation at the head of this article, we realized that here ... After graduating from Monroe College, now Bessie Tift, she was happily married to Mr. J. P. Sutton and her husband and two children, Carl and Ruth, survive her. She was a beloved member of the James Monroe Chapter, at Forsyth, of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her council and advice, her presence and pleasing personality will be greatly missed from the future members of her church and all the organizations with which she was connected and her community will.........Note by transcriber. I believe Mrs. Sutton was formerly Josephine Phinazee; married James H. Sutton May 5, 1860. This article never did give her name.) |
| SUTTON, MARY The Monroe Advertiser, May 23, 1876 (File furnished by Jane Newton, Transcribed
by E. Robertson)
IN MEMORIAM. Died in this county on the morning of the 20th inst. Mrs. Mary Sutton consort of Mr. Charles M. Sutton. She was born March 30th, 1804, being therefore, at the time of her death in the 73rd year of her age. She was married to her husband, C. M. Sutton, Jan. 25, 1825. She joined the Baptist Church in the year 1828 and fought the good fight of faith for more than 40 years and breathed her last confident in hope that her Savior cared for her and would conduct her immortal soul to the climes of endless bliss. The subject of this is in Memoriam was all that could be portrayed by Philosopher or Poet as one of the best of wives, mother and neighbor, for her hands were ever extended to her beloved husband and children..... |
| Obituary of Mrs. Sallie K. Sutton, from The Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 15, 1938 **Mrs. Sallie King Sutton of Jackson passed away Thursday, September 8 in her 82nd year. Survived by five sons, C. G. Sutton and B. F. Sutton of Macon, C. M. Sutton and A. J. Sutton of Forsyth and T. J. Sutton of Barnesville; one daughter, Mrs. C. L. Maddox of Jackson; one brother, J. R. King of Forsyth, 40 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Funeral at Paran Church and interment in church cemetery.. |
| Obituary of Herbert H. Swasey as written in "The Monroe Advertiser"
dated February 17, 1944.
The following account of the death of H. H. Swasey is taken from the Sunday edition of the Lakeland (Fla.) newspaper: Herbert H. Swasey of 931 East Palmetto Street, retired banker and investment broker who came here from New York City in 1923. died at Morrell hospital yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock as the result of a stroke suffered yesterday morning at 9:30. He was 79. Mrs. Swasey was a life member of the American Bankers association and for many years had been a deacon of the First Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Ponder Swasey; two sons, Carleton R. Swasey of New York, and Capt. Herbert H. Swasey, Jr., who is stationed in Puerto Rico; and three grandchildren, Carleton Swasey, Jr., Mrs. Niebert Hannan, Miss Patricia Swasey, of New York. Mr. Swasey was well known in Forsyth, having visited here on a number of occasions with Mrs. Swasey. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, Feb. 18th in Lakeland, and interment will follow there. Mrs. Swasey, who was formerly Miss Evelyn Ponder, of Forsyth, was born and reared here, and many relatives and friends throughout the county will be grieving to hear of this sorrow which has come to her in the death of her husband. |
| Obituary of MRS. W. J.
SYKES, from the Monroe Advertiser, Nov. 7, 1929 Mrs. W. J. Sykes age 86, of Lamar County, held Saturday at the Fredonia church in Redbone section of Lamar County. Survived by her husband and one son, Aubrey, of Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. J. O. Collier, of Lamar county, and Mrs. Paul Means of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Phillips and Mrs. J. C. Hartley, three brothers, Sheriff Z. T. Elliott and C. C. Elliott of Lamar County and J. W. Elliott of Pike County. |
| Obituary of MRS. M. F. SYMONDS, from the Monroe Advertiser, August 18, 1938
Mrs. M. F. Symonds dies in Ontario. Mother of Mrs. Mary Frances Symonds. In her 70th year. Arrived in Forsyth with her husband July 4 to spend a year with her daughter. Mrs. Symonds was born near Goderich, Ont., in 1868 and married on June 11th, 1890 at Cransford, Huron County, Ontario. Moved from Goderich to Keewatin in 1906. Four children spent childhoot in Kenora's neighboring town. in 1921 family Keewatin to reside in Winnipeg, then moved in 1929 to Georgia, U.S.A. Mrs. Symonds survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Lulu P. Harkins of Minneapolis and Mrs. Allan Shaw, Kenora; two sons, Maitland Symonds of Keewatin, and Baden Symonds of Forsyth, Georgia. Interment in Lake of the Woods Cemetery. |
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