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MONROE COUNTY GA OBITUARY T -Z
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Mrs. Carrie Talmage Lois Tarpley Eden Taylor, Sr. Geo. A. Taylor L. F. Taylor George W. Thornton Miss Julia Thurmond Dr. T. D. Thurmond Archibald Daniel Tingle Archibald Daniel Tingle S. S. Toney Bettie Little Tribble D. J. Tribble Hatcher Turner Mr. R. J. Tyner |
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Vaughn M. R. Vedder |
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John Everingham Wadley William Oconius Wadley W. W. Wadsworth Thomas E. Waites Dr. Chapel Walker J. F. Walker W. H. Walker Amanda Menerva Hudson Watkins Anna Sutton Watkins Augustus Allen B. Watkins Benjamin Taylor Watkins James Sutton Watkins, Sr. Maude McCough Watkins W. F. Watkins William Frank Watkins Zachary Taylor Watkins Jodie Watson Rufus H. Watson Judge W. D. Watson (Article) Mrs. Elizabeth Watts Mrs. R. E. Watts Charles Green Webb Mr. W. H. Westbrook A. B. White Benjamin White Mrs. Permkle T. White Willie Eugenia Smith White Willie Madelaine Lewis White Vicki Diane Neely Wiley Captain H. L. J. Williams Miss Carolyn Williamson Mrs. M. C. Williamson Mrs. Nell Burke Williamson Philip Williamson Mrs. S. V. Williamson Mrs. Marium Miller Williford G. W. Willis William Willis Miss Eva Wilson Milton Monroe Wilson Peter C. Wilson Thomas Edward Wilson Mrs. Chas. T. Wolf Mrs. Carrie Woodson Joe W. Worsham Mrs. Ann Womble Mrs. Wright Mrs. Isa Speer Wright |
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Mrs. Lena Yancey Martha Peeples Young |
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Zellner, A. J Zellner, Harriet Taylor |
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| Obituary of MRS. CARRIE TALMAGE. Monroe Advertiser, June 6, 1889, Contributed by Jane Newton Mrs. Carrie Talmage departed this life last Tuesday night. 76 years of age; Her parents were pioneers of this county; survived by one daughter and a number of grand and great grand children (not named). |
| Obituary of LOIS TARPLEY, from The Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 9, 1914 ** Lois Tarpley, died September 20, 1914. Age 21 years. Survived by father and mother and brothers and sisters(note: not named-er) |
| Obituary of Eden Taylor, Sr. as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated March 12, 1915.
Juliette: Mr. Eden Taylor, Sr. A host of friends and admirers here of Eden Taylor, Sr., whose death recently occurred at the home of his son, Guy Taylor, near Lorane, in Bibb county, where profoundly grieved and shocked to learn of the sad passing away of that splendid Christian gentleman. No citizen of the county was more highly esteemed by Juliette people than Mr. Taylor, who before his removal to Bibb county, was numbered among the best known and most deeply respected citizens of the county. His interesting articles on the old time negroes that lived on his father's plantation in Monroe, when he was a boy were widely read and enjoyed by the people of this section. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved more. |
| Obituary of GEO. A. TAYLOR, from The Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 10, 1915
** Geo. A. Taylor died Friday. (George August Taylor) at Bolingbroke home. Mail Carrier from Bolingbroke. Interment at the old E. B. Taylor Burying Ground, near Bolingbroke. 38 years old. Been married fifteen years to Miss May Fort, who survives him. Two children, Shattie and Malcom. Youngest son of the late E. B. Taylor and brother to Oscar Taylor and Jem Taylor, Misses Alice and Catherine Taylor and Mrs. Hugh Grant of Dublin. |
| Obituary of Mr. L. F. TAYLOR, Monroe Advertiser,
October 12, 1922, Contributed by Jane Newton When Providence promoted Bro. L. F. Taylor on Aug. 24, 1922, from service on earth to the brighter home and larger service, the Holly Grove Missionary Baptist church and his community at large suffered a loss which will indeed be hard to fill. Bro Taylor was born in Monroe county on Nov. 18, 1866, and was 56 years of age. A son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Taylor, at that time members of Holly Grove church, he professed religion in our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of ten years, and four years later connected himself with Holly Grove and was a faithful and consistent Christian, always present at church service and ever ready to repond to any call made upon him for the church or other causes which he considered worthy. In 1904, he was happily married to Miss Fannie Lou Colbert, who, with one sister, a half sister and a half brother, survives him. In 1910, he was elected deacon and served faithfully in this capacity until his death and was the second oldest member of the church living at this time. Possessed with a strong personality, Bro. Taylor made friends whereever he went and with whomsoever he came in contact. Always of a sunny disposition, the rare hospitality of his home will be pleasantly remembered so long as a single one of his friends shall exist. For about 18 months he had been waiting, listening for the rustle of the angels' wings, yet like all noble souls, he bore his suffering without complaint. While his great physical frame gradually lost its strength, his once strong mind weakened also, but the Great Giver of such minds to be perfectly clear as he calmly and sweetly talked to his good wife, advising her in the minutest detail how to manage her personal affairs when he should pass to his reward and could no longer provide for her earthly confort; also telling her in almost his last moments that H. L., their only child, a noble youth of fifteen, who had preceded him to the grave by two years, was in heaven and he would soon be there, too. He and Sister Taylor bore their great sorrow as all true Christians should, leaning heavily on the Everlasting Arm and looking beyond the grave to the resurrection morn. Bro. Taylor was permitted to attend regularly nearly all the services of our last protracted meeting at this place and although his body was racked with pain, he stood up for his Master at every opportunity, imploring the young people especially to accept Jesus as their Savior and be useful in His service. Blessed with great influence, he was instrumental in bringing many souls to Christ. Truly, a great leader in Israel has fallen, and---Whereas, God has in his infinite wisdom removed from our midst our beloved co-worker and deacon, L. F. Taylor, be it resolved by the Holly Grove Missionary Baptist church, 1st, that in the death of Bro. Taylor, his church and community have lost one of their most useful and honored members. 2nd, That his presence will be greatly missed in our conferences and in our public service in the sanctuary. 3rd, That we tender his bereaved loved ones, especially his wife, our deepest sympathy in this hour of sorrow and humbly pray God will comfort the sorrowing ones, 4th, That a page in our minute book be dedicated to his memory and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the county paper and The Christian Index. Rev. Robert Chambliss, Mr. J. Chambliss, Mr. G. J. Carreker, Mrs. Alford Mabry This September 30, 1922 Committee |
| George W. Thornton, (Monroe Advertiser, March 17, 1938. File submitted
by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson George W. Thornton is claimed by death. Native of Butts County and resident of Monroe County for the past 20 years, died Monday night at his home on Macon road, two miles from Forsyth. Mr. Thornton who was 70 years of age, had been in ill health for several years. He was a member of the Smarrs Methodist Church He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mattie C. Biles, of Griffin; three sons, George L. Thornton, Atlanta, Joe W. Thornton, Miami, Fla., and Thomas S. Thornton, Forsyth; two daughters, Mrs. D. J. Tribble, Sr., and Miss Blanche Thornton, both of Forsyth; four sisters, Mrs. S. E. Andrews, Atlanta, Mrs. John E. Lane, Mrs. C. W. Buchanan and Miss Beatrice Thornton, all of Jackson. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. Douglas Gibson of Forsyth, and Rev. R. B. Harrison, of Jackson officiating. Interment was in the Jackson Cemetery with S. H. Thornton Funeral Home in charge. |
| Obituary of MISS JULIA THURMOND, from The Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 2, 1906.
**Miss Julya Thurmond, passed Sunday morning. Services conducted by H. D. Pace of Barnesville |
| Dr. T. D. Thurmond. (Monroe Advertiser, May 2, 1957, file submitted by
Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson)
Dr. T. D. Thurmond, former superintendent of Monroe County schools, died early last Thursday morning in the Griffin hospital. Funeral services were held in Griffin on Friday afternoon. The Rev. Hartwell Kennedy officiated and burial was at Greenwood cemetery in Barnesville. Dr. Thurmond, who attended the Southern Dental College, was school superintendent here for eight years. A native of this county he moved to Griffin 17 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eva Posey, Thurmond, Griffin; two daughters, Mrs. J. DeWit Erwin, Macon, and Mrs. J. R. Moon, East Point; five grand-children; two sisters, Mrs. George D. Hall Barnesville, and Mrs. Ivan D. Johnson, Forsyth; and one brother, George Thurmond, Milledgeville. |
| On the night of March 24th, one
more silent tent was spread on this eternal camping ground. It
was for Mr. Archibald Daniel Tingle, who quietly passed away at 7 o'clock
Saturday night, and went to join his wife and son, Dan. Mr. Tingle was born in the fourth district of Monroe county in 1834. This was his home the whole time of his stay on earth. His departure has cast a cloud of sadness over not only his community but over all for miles around, for he was well loved by everyone that knew him. When twenty-one years old, he married Mary Mahala Treadwell, who made him a gentle, faithful, loving wife. But she was called in 1910 to her rest. Not only was he true to his home and friends, but to his South, also. When the South called for soldiers in the beginning of the War Between the States, he answered the summons. For four years he faithfully followed his leader, and her, as at home, he did not shirk a single duty. No matter what hardships presented themselves, he gladly endured them. At the close of the ware he came home to his wife and children to begin life over with what the Yankees had left him and to live in peace the rest of his days,. Although he did not unite himself with any church until his later years, his influence was always for good and now his light will be greatly missed. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Craig and Mrs. R. L. Smith, and six sons. Messrs. W. A. Tingle, Jas. A. Tingle, S. G. Tingle, Jno. A. Tingle, O. P. Tingle and J. T. Tingle. |
| Obituary of MR. ARCHIBALD DANIEL TINGLE, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 30, 1917 Another Old Soldier has answered his Lord's Summons The muffled drum's sad roll has been The soldier's last tatoo; No more on Life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping-ground Their silent tents are spread. And Glory guards, with a solemn round, The bivouac of the Dead". |
| S. S. TONEY. (Monroe Advertiser, May 23, 1876) File furnished by Jane Newton, transcribed
by E. Robertson) Death of S. S. Toney. On Sunday morning the 21st inst, we were startled to hear the announcement that Mr. S. Toney was dead. He had been afflicted for a long time with consumption, which was gradually wasting his strength and bring the grim destroyer nearer; but we did not think the end would have come so soon. A few months since he went to Florida to try the mild climate of that sunny land and he thought for a while, that he was improving. But as spring came on, he grew weaker and it was evident to himself that the angel of death had marked him for an early victim. He wrote to his father and mother that "he was coming home to die". He had only been here a very short time, when life loosed its hold and he was gone. He was born in Forsyth on the 26th of August 1848. In 1867 he removed to Southwest Georgia and on the 8th day of February 1868 he married Miss Annie E, Patot, (formerly of Savannah) at the residence of her brother-in-law, Dr. Stoney Roberts of Daugherty county. He joined the Baptist Church in Baker County and was baptized by Rev. W. H. Clark, a returned missionary, on Sunday, August 16, 1868. Soon afterwards he returned to Forsyth and up the time his health failed him, he was senior clerk in the house of B. Pye & Son. He was a pious member of the Baptist church in Forsyth. He left a wife and four children, whom he commended to the care of the God he loved and served. He was resigned to death and told his family and friends that he desired to meet them in Heaven. He died serene and happy and his spirit that left this earth upon a quiet and beautiful Sabbath morn winged its flight to a brighter clime where suffering will be known no more. He was burried with military honors on yesterday (Monday) by the Quitman Guards, of which organization he was a member. |
| Obituary of Bettie Little Tribble.
Bettie Little Tribble Passes in Forsyth Forsyth: Mrs. Bettie Little Tribble aged 73 died late last night at the home of her son James A. Tribble following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 am at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Edmund Rudistill, Milledgeville and the Rev. Paul McKnight. She was the widow of the late J.J. Tribble. Survivors are one son James A. Tribble, former mayor of Forsyth, former county commissioner and present member of the city council, two daughters, Mrs. Paul Morcure, Greatfalls Mont., Mrs. F.T. Naumann East Orange, NJ. Two brothers, J.W. Little of Smarrs, Joe Little: three sisters, Mrs. Lula Brooks, Macon, Mrs. Charles Parham and Mrs. Joe Kimbell Atlanta. |
| Obituary of D. J. Tribble as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated January 10th, 1935. Mrs. D. J. Tribble, proment Forsyth woman died Thursday morning, January 3rd, at an Atlanta hospital. She was 63 years old. Born and reared in Forsyth, Mrs Tribble was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, her maternal grandfather, John L. Dillard, being a captain in the Confederate army. Her father was G. W. Smith, prominent Forsyth citizen. She belong to the First Methodist church and was active in church and missionary society work as well as in civic affairs. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, D. J. Tribble, Jr., of Greensboro, N.C.; Guy W. Tribble, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and W. O. Tribble, of Rome Ga.; four sisters, Mrs. L. M. Harp, of Forsyth; Mrs. E. J. White, of Atlanta; Mrs A. M. White; of Cordele, and Mrs. Otis O'Neal of Clearwater, Fla. The funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at the Forsyth Methodist church by her pastor, Rev. A. Ernest and interment was in the Smith cemetery. The pallbearers were Messers. E. W. Banks, Jas. A. Tribble, Geo. W. Tribble, A. S. Burton, W. M. Tribble and Claude Pippin. |
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Turner (The Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 17, 1911) Feb. 14th. On last Thursday, February 9th, Mr. Hatcher Turner age 65 years died at his home in Milledgeville, and the day following his body was brought to Brent and placed beside the lonely grave of his brother at the Turner home. Mr. S. D. Turner, who accompanied the corpse, returned to Milledgeville the next day to the bedside of his uncle, Mr. William Turner who is critically ill. |
| Obituary of MR. R. J. TYNER, from The Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 27, 1905. ** Mr. R. J. Tyner, death occurred last Wednesday, January 7. at home of daughter Mrs. W. W. Goggans at Cabaniss. "Uncle Jack" 74 years old. Services conducted at the Cabaniss church. |
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| Obituary of Hal Vaughn, from The Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 15, 1938
Hal Vaughn, 61, former police chief in Fort Valley, died last night. Native of Forsyth. Funeral services Thursday and burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Valma Ellis Vaught; two sons, Joe H. and Ellis Vaughn, and two daughters, Mary Evelyn and Willie Vaughn all of Fort Valley; three brothers, Dave and Tom Vaughn of Forsyth and Guy Vaughn of Tulsa, Okla. |
| M. R. Vedder
Succumbs to Attack of Pneumonia. (Monroe Advertiser, Apr. 2, 1931.
File submitted by Jane Newton, Transcribed by E. Robertson)
Mr. Moss R. Vedder, aged 57, died at his home in Forsyth Sunday afternoon, his death being caused by an attack of pneumonia. He was a genial and popular citizen whose passing brought sadness to a large number of friends. He had been a farmer, a salesman and a merchant at various times during his citizenship here. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Roger and Herman; two daughters, Sarah and Effie; one brother, Mr. Harmon A. Vedder of Paris, France and one sister, Mrs. Van BenSchoten of New Jersey. The funeral services were conducted at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. A. G. Shankle and Rev. P. P. Mosely and interment was in the city cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Wiley, Banks, Hubbard and Cicero Rogers, Lon Jackson and Raleigh Bowdoin. The funeral arrangements were in charge of the Bramblett Funeral Home. |
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John Everingham Wadley. (Monroe Advertiser, June 1, 1939.File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson John Everingham Wadley Passes away in Valdosta. The death of Mr. John Everingham Wadley comes to his relatives and friends as a peculiarly sad event, in that he is the last of a generation which included a large and widely known family, that of William Merrill Wadley, a resident for many years of Bolingbroke and a pioneer citizen of Georgia. Mr. John E. Wadley, youngest of the sons, had spent most of his life in South Georgia where he had many friends who held him in loving esteem. He lived for many years in Waycross, where he was prominently known as president of the First National Bank of Waycross and also the Satilla Manufacturing Co. He had retired from active business some years ago and later moved to Valdosta to live quietly among his wife's relatives. His health had gradually declined and recently he grew steadily weaker. He passed away Friday at Midnight and was buried from the Episcopal church in Valdosta of which he was a prominent member. He leaves a wife who was Miss Henrietta Lane, of Valdosta, who is now living with her sister, Miss Minnie Lane, a well known and beloved teacher for 46 years in Valdosta, now retired. Mr. Wadley was 79 years old at his death. His funeral was largely attended by his nieces and nephews of two generations and many close friends. |
| Obituary of William Oconius Wadley as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated Feburary 27, 1903.
William Oconius Wadley By the death on February 4, 1903 of William Oconius Wadley, Monroe county and Georgia was an ornament. Sterling worth and gentlemanliness made him a man who was respected; benevolence and h*** charity made him a friend to be desired; and steadfastness in his loyalty made his friendship valuable. Free of all pretense, he *** with men and with his won concience, thrifty and providence in thought and deed, one of natures own noblemen to whom no unworthy act was impossible. A father whose loving kindness.... (There is no more of this obituary.) (Note by submitter: b. 20 Jul 1851; d. 4 Feb 1903.) |
| Obituary of REV. W. W. WADSWORTH, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 17, 1916
**Rev. W. W. Wadsworth, at one time Presiding Elder of the Griffin District died Monday night at a private sanitarium in Atlanta. Surviving him are his wife; three brothers, Robert, Louis and Paul Wadsworth, and two sisters, Mrs. J. F. Rodgers and Mrs. Irwin. Services conducted at Trinity Methodist church on Wednesday. Interment West View. |
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E. WAITES buried at Dexter. (Monroe Advertiser, Nov. 16, 1943, file
submitted by Jane Newton) The following account of the passing of Thomas E. Waites, who has a number of relatives here, is taken from the December 10 issue of the Macon News.: Dublin - Funeral services for Thomas E. Waites, of Dexter, who died in the Macon hospital Wednesday morning, were held Thursday at the Dexter Baptist Church at 4 p.m. with the Rev. C. E. Vines, officiating. Interment followed in Northview cemetery, Dublin. Mr. Waites, who was 64, was born and reared in Butts county, and moved to Laurens county in 1909. He had been engaged in farming here ever since. He had been ill for one week before his death. Mr. Waites was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors include his widow, the former Miss Mary Porter Moore; one daughter, Miss Inez Waites, and six sons T. E. Waites, Jr., of Detroit, Mich., J. C. Waites of Dublin, Clarence Waites of Miami Fla., Morris Waites of Orlando, Bradford Waites of Dublin and Alton Waites of Dexter; two brothers, Walter L. Waites of Dexter, and W. E. Waites of Forsyth and one sister, Mrs. Everett Radcliff of Thomaston. Pallbearers were Roy Waites, Davis Dawkins, Hugh Waites, Charles Thomas, Clinton Waites and Gene Gilbert. |
| Obituary of DR. CHAPEL WALKER, Monroe Advertiser,
December 3, 1889, Contributed by Jane Newton.
Dr. Chapel Walker, died at his home in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday last. His remains were brought to this city and interred in the cemetery here Sunday afternoon. Dr. Walker was reared in this county and was a son of the late E. H. Walker |
| Obituary of MR. J. F. WALKER, as Written in "The
Monroe Advertiser", dated July 30, 1915. Contributed by Jane
Newton
J. F. WALKER PASSES AWAY. Prominent Business Man and Farmer Dies Tuesday Morning and is Buried Wednesday afternoon. Just as the sun was climbing above the eastern hill treetops on Tuesday morning, July 27th, 1915, the immortal soul of James F. Walker left its tenement of clay and winged its way to that 'land of pure delight where saints immortal reign'. His death was not unexpected. He had been a sufferer for many months, and during this time his friends and relatives had watched around his bed with loving solicitude and had ministered to his every want with tender care. Mr. Walker was born in Monroe county and lived here all the sixty years of his life. His father was Mr. Elihu H. Walker, one of the county's most successful farmers and businessmen. Hon. E. H. Walker, ex-representative from this county and ex-senator from this district, is his only surviving brother. Mr. Walker was related to many of our best and most prominent people. In his early manhood he married Miss Mattie Pharr, who preceded him several years to the land of the blessed. Mr. Walker left only one child, Mrs. John Banks, who with her husband and little daughter, Martha, lived in the home with Mr. Walker for several years and were a source of great comfort to him in his many months of sickness. Mr. Walker was a successful farmer, a man of rugged honesty, a good citizen, a splendid neighbor, a devoted husband and a kind father. The funeral was conducted at the family residence by Rev. C. C. Carey, a former pastor of the Forsyth Methodist church, and the interment was in Oakland cemetery. |
| Obituary of MR. W. H. WALKER, Monroe Advertiser, July 16, 1889, Contributed by Jane Newton Mr. W. H. Walker, one of our oldest citizens, was interred in the cemetery here July 5th. He was a pillar of the Methodist church and a faithful Christian. |
| Obituary of Amanda Menerva Hudson Watkins as
written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated January 23, 1934.
Mrs. Watkins Dies At Advanced Age Mrs. William Frank Watkins, one of the oldest residents of Monroe County, passed away at her home near Boxankle, Friday. She was an esteemed citizen of the community, and her death was due to the infirmities of age. She is survived by four step-children, Mr. Oscar Watkins, Mrs. Charles Merritt, Mr. Pierce Watkins and Mrs. W. A. Sams. The funeral and interment were at Providence church at High Falls on Saturday, the services being conducted by Rev. Black. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Bramblett Funeral Home. (Note by submitter: This is Amanda Menerva Hudson, d. 19 Jan 1934) |
| Obituary of Anna Sutton Watkins as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated May 2, 1935.
Stroke Is Fatal to Mrs. Watkins
Mrs. Anna Sutton Watkins
passed away at her home near Forsyth Sunday night. She was 69 years
of age and her death was the result of a stroke of paralysis which she
suffered Thursday night. Mrs. Watkins was born in Monroe County, the
daughter of the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sutton, and has lived here all
her life. She had been active in the affairs of Fairview church for
a long number of years serving as the president of the Woman's Missionary
Society for more than 25 years. Her husband, Mr. Z. T. Watkins, Monroe
county planter died in 1932. Surviving are five children. Chief Ben T. Watkins, Macon, Mrs. Edwin Webb, Mr. Jas. S. Watkins, Drewry Watkins all of Forsyth and Miss Edna Watkins who teaches school at Adaline; one brother, Mr. J. P. Sutton of Forsyth and one sister, Miss Maggie Sutton of Forsyth. The funeral service was conducted Monday afteroon at Fairview church by Rev. A. W. Williams and Rev. H. D. Warick and interment was in the Forsyth Cemetery. There were many floral farings and many people from Macon as well as other sections attended. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. P. Ivey, W. D. Watkins, Frank Bowdoin, W. H. Etheredge, George Well and J. C. Corley. (Note by submitter: Pallbearer's names were mostly illegible.) Another notice in the Monroe Advertiser - May 2, 1935 |
| Obituary of Augustus Allen B. Watkins as written in "The Monroe Advertiser". Death of Mr. Watkins Mr. A. B. Watkins died Thursday last at one o'clock at the residence of his sister, Mrs. M. L. Ivey, near Fairview church after a protracted illness. Mr. Watkins was about sixty years of age and has resided in this county for many years. He was unmarried. The remains were interred at the family burying ground on Friday. (Note by submitter: General Augustus Allen B. Watkins, b. 1836 High Falls, Monroe County, Georgia; d. 26 Jan 1895. Son of Benjamin Franklin Watkins and Lucinda Colley Tindall.) |
| Obituary of Benjamin Taylor Watkins as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated January 7, 1960. Last Rites Held for Chief Watkins MACON - Funeral services for Macon Police Chief Ben T. Watkins, 71, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mabel White Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Waters, the Rev. David A. Duck and the Rev. William W. Williams officiating. Burial followed in Forsyth City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were six officers from the Macon police department, J. F. Flynt, Carl G. Cain, L. B. McCallum, Glenn A. Epps, Ralph Gober and J. H. Knight, Members of the Macon police department and other groups with which Chief Watkins had long association sat in groups during the services. Also attended were past commanders of American Legion Post 3, the Optimist Club, officers and past officers of the 40 & 8, divan members and past potentates of Al Sihah Shrine Temple, the mayor and city council and a group representing the 48th division of the Georgia National Guard. Chief Watkins died at 6:40 a.m. Friday after suffering a stroke about 5:30 p.m. Thursday while at work in the City Hall. The sudden illness followed a busy work day that had included a year's-end meeting with police personnel and a conference with officers in charge of various branches of the police department. After collapsing in his office, he was rushed to a local hospital, but his condition grew progressively worse through the night. The Chief, whose full name was Benjamin Taylor Watkins, was born in Forsyth on June 9, 1888, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Taylor Watkins. He and his wife, the former Ethel Brown of Forsyth, made their home at 1045 Hendley Street in Macon. The veteran law enforcement officer was one of the few persons ever to be employed as police chief directly from a civilian, non-police position. When appointed by Mayor Wallace Miller in 1825, Watkins was farm lands inspector for Security Loan and Abstract Company. He served in both World Wars, receiving the World War I Victory Medal with Battle Star, the European Ribbon with Battle Star and the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Ribbon. Following the German surrender, he had served as chief public safety officer for the U.S. zone of Austria for two years. Before his discharge in 1947, he rose to the rank of colonel, and was retired with the rank of brigadier general from the National Guard in 1949. Known throughout the state, Chief Watkins had been president of the Georgia Peace Officers Association for six years. He was active in various local civil groups, and had held high offices in many of them. The Chief was a member of Cherokee Heights Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife; one son, Ben T. Watkins Jr. of Macon; two daughters, Mrs. Robert H. Malone Jr. of Macon and Mrs Douglas Moore of Albany; one brother, Joseph Dewry Watkins of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Webb of Albany and Mrs H. V. Thompson of Alley and seven grandchildren. (Note by submitter: Colonel Benjamin Taylor Watkins - b. 6 Jun 1888 Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; d. 1 Jan 1960 Macon, Bibb County, Georgia) |
| Obituary of James Sutton Watkins, Sr. as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated January 1, 1953.
J. S. Watkins, Sr. Passes Suddenly Here on Tuesday Mny friends in Monroe county and throughout this section were saddened by the death of James Sutton Watkins which occurred at his home early Tuesday afternoon. A prominent dairyman, Watkins was a life-long resident of this county. He had wide family connections and a host of friends who are mourning his passing. He was a member of the Fairview Methodist Church. Funeral services held at the Ash-Dillion Funeral Home thursday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Leroy Smith and Rev. Adrian Warwick participating. The pall bearers were G. G. McMullan, J. C. Corley, J. P. Ivey, Wallace Waldrep, Will Etheridge and Frank Bowdoin. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie E'dalgo Watkins, one son, James S. Watkins Jr. of Forsyth, one daughter, Mrs. J. C. Morcock III of Atlanta; two brothers, Ben T. Watkins of Macon and J. D. Watkins of Forsyth; and two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Webb Sr. of Athens and Mrs. H. B. Thompson of Alley. Note by submitter: James Sutton Watkins Sr., b. 24 Sep 1891 Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; d. 30 Dec 1952 Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia) |
| Obituary of Maude McCough Watkins as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated February 12, 1931.
Miss Maude Watkins Dies Suddenly Monday Miss Maude McCough Watkins, member of a prominent Monroe county family, died suddenly at her home about noon Monday. She had been an invalid all her life and was 35 years old at the time of her death. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Watkins; two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Webb, Tifton, Miss Edna Watkins, Forsyth; three brothers, Mr. B. T. Watkins, Macon and Messrs. J. S. and J. D. Watkins of Forsyth. The funeral was conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. A. O Baggarly, pastor of Fairview Methodist church, and interment was in the city cemetery. |
| Obituary of Mr. W. F. WATKINS, Monroe
Advertiser, October 6, 1911. Contributed by Jane Newton.
Mr. W. F. Watkins died at his home, seven miles from Forsyth, on
August 26th, after an illness of only one week. The deceased was about seventy-eight years of age, was born and lived nearly all of his life in Monroe county. He is survived by his wife and five children: Mr. Oscar Watkins, Mrs. Minnie Hawkins of Columbus, Mrs. Annie Merrit, Mrs. Eva Gay and Mr. Pierce Watkins, all of Monroe County. His brothers and sisters are: Mr. Z. T. Watkins, Mrs. M. L. Ivey and Mrs. M. E. Evens of near Forsyth, Mrs. Martha Shepard of Macon, Mrs. A. L. High of Perote, Ala. and Mrs. L. V. McGhee of Columbus. Mr. Watkins was the son of the late Hon. Benjamin F. Watkins, who was a prosperous and highly esteemed farmer and one of the early settlers of Monroe county. "Uncle Frank" as he was called by so many, was an old soldier, having served during all four years of the war. While he was brave and faithful on the field of battle, yet as a true soldier of the cross of Christ, he gave his most earnest and living service, covering almost the entire period of his life. He was true to what he considered his duty in all his relations to his fellowman. Few then have been more charitable and like the apostles of old, whom he tried to imitate, he felt that ll things are God's and could enjoy no comfort or luxury if he knew a brother was in need. |
| Obituary of William Frank Watkins as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated October 6, 1911. Death of Mr. William Frank Watkins Mr. W. F. Watkins died at his home, seven miles from Forsyth on August 26th, after an illness of only one week. The deceased was about seventy-eight years of age, was born and lived nearly all of his life in Monroe county. He is survived by his wife and five children: Mr. Oscar Watkins, Mrs. Minnie Hawkins of Columbus, Mrs. Annie Merritt, Mrs. Eva Gay and Mr. Pierce Watkins, all of Monroe County. His brothers and sisters are Mr. Z. T. Watkins, Mrs. M. L. Ivey and Mrs. M. E. Evans of near Forsyth, Mrs. Martha Shepherd of Macon, Mrs. A. L. High of Perote, Alabama, and Mrs. L. V. McGehee of Columbus. Mr. Watkins was the son of the late Hon. Benjamin F. Watkins, who was a prosperous and highly esteemed farmer and one of the early settlers of Monroe county. "Uncle Frank", as he was called by so many, was an old soldier, having served during all four years of the war. While he was brave and faithful on the field of battle, yet as a true soldier of the cross of Christ, he gave his most earnest and living service covering almost the entire period of his life. He was true to what he considered his duty in all his friendships to his fellowmen. Few men have been as charitable and like the pastime of old, whom he tried to imitate, he felt that all the great God's ________ could enjoy no better luxury ______ ______ a brother was in need. (illegible) (Note by submitter: William Frank Watkins - b. 1833 High Falls, Monroe County, Georgia; d. 26 Aug 1911 Forsyth, Monroe County Georgia. Son of Benjamin Franklin Watkins and Lucinda Colley Tindall. Husband of (1) Sarah Francis Dewberry, (2) Elizabeth Ogletree; (3) Amanda Minerva Hudson.) |
| Obituary of Zachary Taylor Watkins as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated October 20, 1932. Watkins is Victim of Paralytic Stroke Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the family home near Forsyth for Zachery Taylor Watkins, 83, father of Col. Ben T. Watkins, chief of the Macon police department. The elder Mr. Watkins died at 2:3- o'clock Wednesday morning at home. He suffered a paralytic stroke at 10 P.M. sunday and never rallied. Rev. A. O. Baggarly officiated at the funeral services. Pallbearers were E. D. Rudisill, J. T. Stephens, George McMullan, Marshall Evans, Kimbell Zellner and Jeff Ivey. A large number of Macon residents and others from Monroe county were present at the services. The Macon group included many members of the police department. Interment was in the family lot in the Forsyth Cemetery. Mr. Watkins was born Sept. 21, 1849, the son of Benjamin F. and Lucinda Petite Watkins. He was born in the house where he died. He spent his entire life on the Watkins plantation about two miles from Forsyth. Mr. Watkins was engaged in farming and dairying all his life, maintaining an active interest in these enterprises even after his health was affected several years ago. There were 13 children in the family of Benjamin F. and Lucinda Petite Watkins. Of these only two survive; Mrs. Nora McGee, Columbus who is 87, and Mrs. Minnie Lee Ivey, Savannah, who is 81. In addition to the two sisters, Mr. Watkins is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Anna Sutton, of Forsyth; three sons, Chief Watkins, Macon; James S. and J. Drewry Watkins, Forsyth, and two daughters, Mrs. Edwin Webb and Miss Edna Watkins, Forsyth. (Note by submitter: Zachary Taylor Watkins - b. 13 Jan 1866 High Falls, Monroe County, Georgia; d. 24 Mar 1932 Monroe County, Georgia. Son of Benjamin Franklin Watkins and Lucinda Colley Tindall. (Lucinda's maiden name was Tindall. Her stepfather was Petite.)) |
| Obituary of MR. JODIE WATSON, from the Monroe Advertiser, March 16, 1917 Funeral Friday, Born January 21, 1863 in Monroe County. Married to Miss Maude Johnson on December 27, 1891. Survived by eight children: Mrs. Susie Thornton, of Goggans, Rufus, Nellie, Onnie, Lizzie, Tommie, Florence and Robert Watson, of Cabaniss and by two grand children. Laid to rest at the Cabaniss cemetery. |
| Obituary of Rufus H. Watson as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated March 2, 1899. Mr. Rufus H. Watson departed this life on Monday morning at his home near Cabaniss after a brief illness. The deceased was reared in this county and had lived to a ripe age. He was well known and highly respected. His father was one of the pioneers of this county. His remains were laid in rest in the family burial ground at the old family homestead. He has left several children, numerous relatives and a large circle of friends to mourn his death. The Advertiser extends sympathy to the family in this hour of sad bereavement. (Note by submitter: died 27 Feb 1899. |
| Article regarding JUDGE W. D. WATSON, as Written
in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated July 16, 1915. Contributed
by Jane Newton The Newton County Times, published at Decatur, Mississippi, in a recent issue carried a photograph and the following write-up of a former Monroe citizen: "Judge W. D. Watson, Justice of the Peace and Deputy Tax Assessor, lives at his beautiful country home near town, and has long been prominent among our people as a soldier, citizen and public official." "Judge Watson was born in Monroe County, GA., in 1846. He was raised and educated in his native state. When the war cloud gathered over the country in 1861, he volunteered his services in the defense of his country and entered the Confederate army. He was a Company 8, 32nd Georgia Regiment. He fought through the entire war, making one of the bravest and most gallant soldiers of the South. He was in a number of stirring campaigns and hard fought battles and surrendered with Gen. Jos. E. Johnston on April 26, 1865. "He was one of those who bravely went to work amid the ruins to build up the fallen fortunes of his country. He moved to Mississippi in 1874 and located in Newton county, where he has since resided as an honored and useful citizen. "Judge Watson was married in this county on Dec. 15, 1875 to Miss Mary McCune a member of one of our best families. He was elected Justice of the Peace, Jan. 1st 1885, which position he has held ever since, making a faithful and competent officer, dealing out justice without fear or favor. "Judge Watson has five children living, Judge W. D. Watson is widely known and esteemened for his noble traits of character. He is honest and upright in all his dealings. He is engaged in farming and has been progressive and successful. He is public spirited and is always ready to do his part in pushing forward any good cause or home enterprise." |
| Obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Watts as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated April 15, 1910.
Mrs. Watts Dies At The Age of 70 Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery Mrs. Elizabeth Watts of this city died Wednesday morning and her remains were interred in Oakland cemetery, Thursday. She had lived more than three score and ten and like ripe wheat to be harvested, was ready to go. She was in her seventy-seventh year. Mrs. Watts was the mother of Mrs. Ada Sanders and grandmother of Mr. charlie E. Sanders, Mrs. E. D. Rudwill and Mrs. C. H. Harrison and has several great grandchildren in Forsyth. |
| The Monroe Advertiser,
24 February 1944 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Mrs. R. E. Watts Is Claimed by Death The friends of Mrs. R. E. Watts were grieved to learn of her death at her home near Cabaniss. Mrs. Watts, the former Miss Mamie Coleman, was the daughter of J. M. Coleman and Mary Edwards Coleman. She was born 26th January, 1872, and died 17th February, 1944. She was a devoted member of Cabaniss Baptist church since childhood and was active in the work of the church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Stodghill at Cabiniss church February 19. Arrangements were in charge of Bramblett Funeral Home of Forsyth and pallbearers were her nephews, E. L. Goggans, W. G. Goggans, E. J. Chambless, Howell Chambless, Ray Chambless, and J. M. Coleman. Mrs. Watts is survived her her husband, R. E. Watts; one sister, Mrs. Y. G. Chambless of Rentz, and several nieces and nephews. |
| Obituary of Charles Green Webb, contributed by Don Bankston
[email protected] April
14, 2004
Middle Ga. Argus - Week of March 17, 1883
Memorium - Charles Green Webb
The subject of this notice, Charles
Green Webb, was born in Jasper County, Ga., July 26, 1813, was married
to Miss Cynthia Dawson, of Putnam County, and died at his late home in Monroe County Feb. 26, 1883. Mr. Webb was a man of humble pretension and modest manner. A kind husband and father, and universally jut to the world. He had been a member of Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church about thirty years and lived an irreproachable consistent life. Though not possessed of great physical strength, he was ever industrious, orderly and neat, and it can truly be said of him that he kept his home in order, both spiritually and temperedly. We have known him for years, and regarded him as the soul of honor and truth. What he told us we believed emphatically, and it deeply grieves us to see the land marks of integrity pass away. His devoted wife, six children, and many fond relatives survive him to mourn their irreparable loss. On several occasions he asked his attending physician what he thought of his condition stating calmly that he had no fears of death, gave the trial of living his devoted family. A large concourse of sorrowing friends attended his funeral, which gave abundant testimony of the loss of their honored and useful citizen. March 2nd, 1883. |
| Obituary of W. H. WESTBROOK, Monroe Advertiser, July 5, 1912 **Mr. "Bose" Westbrook; at Piedmont Sanitarium in Atlanta, Saturday. Born in Monroe County in October 11th, 1846. May 21, 1874 married Frances Elizabeth Huddleston. Survived by wife and one son, Herbert L. Westbrook. For years ran a store in Blount. Body brought to Forsyth on Sunday and funeral exercises held at Paran Church. |
| Obituary of A.
B. WHITE, from The Monroe Advertiser, December 10, 1915
**Dec. 6 A. B. White died Sunday morning. Citizen of Culloden. Survived by his wife and three brothers, H. H. white of Culloden; J. W. White of Macon, and C. C. White of Glenwood, GA. |
| Obituary of BENJAMIN WHITE, as Written in "The
Monroe Advertiser", dated October 22, 1915. Contributed by
Jane Newton
Benjamin White dies in Atlanta.
Former Monroe County Citizen Suddenly Passes Away. Is Buried in
This County Sunday. The hearts of the people of Monroe county
were sad when it was learned that Ben White was dead. A few days
ago he was here, greeting hsi friends, with a cordial handshake and
a smile of friendship; and on Saturday he was brought back, having fallen "into
that dreamless sleep that kisses down his eyelids still,"
On Sunday morning , his body was carried to Greenwood cemetery and there,
with his casket surrounded by the friends who were so strongly drawn
to him in life, it was lowered to its last resting place, beneath the
pines. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. A. Drewry of Griffin,
who paid appropriate tribute to the beautiful qualities of mind and
heart, which found expression in the life of this man. For a number of years he had lived in Atlanta, and it was there that he died on Friday morning. And the news of his death as it was announced throughout Georgia not only brought poignant sorrow to his friends in this, his old home county, but throughout the State. Recently becoming ill, he came back to Monroe and, feeling so greatly benefitted by his stay here, he returned to Atlanta, where he accepted a position with the Winecoff hotel. Thursday afternoon, while at the Winecoff, he slipped and fell, breaking an arm. His condition soon became critical and the next morning at ten o'clock he heard the summons of the death angel and was gone. Of him the Atlanta representative of the Macon Telegraph, who had know him so intimately, wrote Friday: "Outside of public life there was perhaps no man in the state capital more widely known that Mr. White, or who knew more people. He was a native of Forsyth, Ga. but for a good...." (rest of article not included) |
| Obituary of
Mrs. Permkle T. White. Contributed by Don Bankston
[email protected] May 7, 2004 Empire State - Spalding County - Week of June 25, 1856 Died at her residence in Sumter County, on the morning of the 5th inst., of protracted Typhoid Fever. Mrs. Permkle T. White, consort of Robert White, Esq., of this county and daughter of Col. W. L. Fambrough of Monroe County, Georgia, aged 36 years, six months and two days. |
| Obituary of Willie Eugenia Smith White as
written in "The Macon Telegraph" dated Monday, May 13,
1974.
Cordele - Services for
Mrs. Willie Eugenia White, 88, who died Saturday in Ocala, Fla.,
will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Dekle Furneral Home.
Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery. Mrs. White was a member of the Cordele First Baptist Church and a member of the Cordele Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Madalaine Lewis of Silver Springs, Fla., Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Cordele, Mrs. Elizabeth Long of Hiawassee, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Margaret O'Neal of Clearwater, Fla. (Died May 5, 1974. She was Miss Willie Eugenia Smith.) |
| Obituary of Willie Madelaine Lewis White
as written in "The Macon Telegraph" dated January 28,
1966. Cordele - Services for Mrs. Willie Madelaine White will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Dekle Funeral Home, Cordele, with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery. Lewis, 88, died Saturday. She was a member of Cordele First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Harris Smarr Bible Class. She also was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the OPEL Club, Cordele Garden Club and Cordele Women's Club. She was past president of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Survivors include her sisters, Dorothy Smith of Cordele, Elizabeth White Long of Hiawassee. |
| Vickie Diane Wiley (Monroe Reporter, Nov. 28, 2007) Vickie Diane Wiley of Forsyth died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007. Funeral Services were held Monday Nov. 26 at Northside Congregational Holiness Church with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Eddie Webb officiated. Mrs. Wiley was born in Covington on 1959. Her father, David Robert Neely, preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. |
| Obituary of CAPTAIN H. L. J. WILLIAMS,
as Written in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated June 21, 1918.
Contributed by Jane Newton Captain H. L. J. Williams killed in Action in France. Mother resides at Lorane and Sister at Bolingbroke. Captain Henry Lee Jewett Williams of Macon was killed in action in France June 11, according to cablegrams received Friday. He was a son of Dr. Howard J. Williams, who established Williams, Sanatorium and who Died March 1. Captain Williams' wife, who was a daughter of Chancellor Barrow, of the State University, was on a visit to Capt. Williams' mother at the time news of his death was received. Besides his wife and little daughter and his mother, Captain Williams is survived by three sisters; Mrs. Eldridge Cabaniss of Bolingbroke, Miss Hannah Williams and Miss Duchie Williams, who resides with their mother at Lorane. Captain Williams, who was trained at Camp Gordon, arrived in France only about six weeks ago. It was surprising that he should have been in action in so short a time. |
| Obituary of MISS CAROLYN WILLIAMSON, Monroe
Advertiser, May 31, 1901, Contributed by Jane Newton.
LITTLE LAMB LOST.
Little Carolyn, the bright
and sweet year old daughter of Judge and Mrs. J. B. Williamson, died
on Saturday after an illness of several days. The going away of
the little one was peculiarly sad. On Sunday Rev. J. S. Bryan
and Dr. Watts told feelingly of the call for little children to come
unto the Master, after which the precious body was laid to rest in Oakland. To the bereaved parents, relatives and friends the love and sympathy of our people go out. The Great Shepard has called another of his lambs back into the fold. |
| Obituary of MRS. M. C. WILLIAMSON, as Written
in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated September 24, 1915, Contributed
by Jane Newton
Mrs. M. C. Williamson died at her home nine miles south of Forsyth, Saturday, August 8th. A recent addition to our chapter, she gve promise of being a faithful and valued member. Her lofty conceptions and ideals of life were portrayed in all the relations she sustained, so we feel that we have lost a member who, had she been left to us, would have proven of inestimable worth to our chapter; Therefore, be it resolved: 1st. This chapter has suffered the loss of a loyal member 2nd. That we extend to her sorrowing family our sympathy. 3rd. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, be published in The Monroe Advertiser and be spread upon the minutes of this organization. Mary Cabaniss Chapter. U. D. C. |
| Obituary of MRS. NELL BURKE WILLIAMSON, from The Monroe Advertiser, Aug. 27, 1953 ** Mrs. Nell Burke Williamson died at home in Bolingbroke Saturday. Survived by her husband, O. M. Williamson, Sr.,; one son; O. M. Williamson, Jr., one daughter, Mrs. Frank Rogers; her mother, Mrs. W. P. Burke; three brothers, W. P. Burke, Jr. of Albany, Cecil Burke of Savannah and Frank Burke of Atlanta; five sisters, Mrs. R. S. Price of Atlanta, Mrs. Otis L. Waldrep, Jr., Mrs. Wallace Tribble and Mrs. Joe Varni of Germany. Services held at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. Interment at the Forsyth Cemetery. |
| Obituary of PHILIP WILLIAMSON, from The Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 17, 1915 ** Philip Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Williamson, died Friday night. Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers: Cliff T. Williamson, of Macon; Robert B. Williamson, of New Orleans; Cary Williamson, of Cordele; and S. J. Williamson, Jr., of Macon; and the following sisters: Mrs. G. W. Webb and Miss Pearl Williamson of Forsyth, and Mrs. Lamar Jackson, of Berner. Interment at Oakland Cemetery |
| Obituary of MRS. S. V. WILLIAMSON, as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser dated March 29, 1912. Contributed
by Jane Newton
IN MEMORY OF MRS. S. V. WILLIAMSON.
On Thursday February 22nd 1912 just as the night was fading away into
morning God sent his Angel into our midst and claimed as His own our
dear sainted mother. Mrs. Williamson was born in South Carolina, October
18th, 1829 and moved to Georgia in 1833 and has made this her home since
that time. She was married to W. G. Williamson in 1847 and joined
Rocky Creek Church in 1846 and has since lived a devoted Christian life.
She had been sick for a long time, but she had faith in God and patiently
bore her suffering. All that medical skill and loving hands could
do was to no avail, for God had a place prepared for her up in Glory
land and she is now sweetly resting where there is no sorrow, pain nor
death. What a devoted wife and fond good mother she was, she was also a good neighbor and as long as she was able she would go to those in sickness or distress for her heart was ever sympathetic and full of charity towards every one. And after her afflictions came up on her and she was compelled to stay in bed she would talk to her relatives and friends giving good advice and trying to point them to the foot of Jesus and while she suffered untold agonies her faith in God ever grew stronger and she would murmur I'm going home to die no more. She was the mother of 8 children 4 of whom are living and four that preceded her to the grave. Besides a host of grandchildren and friends. And to those who are left to mourn her loss we would say, weep not for our loss is her eternal gain for God is able to give and to take away and we must be submissive to His Devine will. How hard to break the tender cord when love has found the heart, how hard to speek the words we must forever part. But the Golden Gates are open wide. A gentle voice said come,AND angels from the other side, welcomed dear mother home., Written by her Daughter and Granddaughter |
| Mrs. Marium
Miller Williford Passes. (Monroe Advertiser, May 18, 1939) (File
submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) On May 12, Mrs. Marium Miller Williford, widow of the late Hines Williford, III, entered into that last deep sleep. She had been in declining health for a number of years but for several months had been in a very feeble condition, gradually growing more critical. Mrs. Williford was a daughter of a very old and prominent family, large plantation owners of Crawford county, during the antebellum days. Her mother was the former Miss Caroline Elizabeth Bentley and her father the late William Miller. Both Mrs. Williford and her husband came from old southern aristocracy and throughout Mrs. Williford's long life she adorned the traditions of the old South and exemplified the traits of true Christian womanhood, being an inspiration to all whose pleasure it was to know her. Se was a true neighbor and friend; gracious in her manner always. In her home, she served untiringly and in her husband's heart she truly reigned as queen. She was ever ready to minister unto the sick and ready, those less fortunate than she. Mrs. Williford united with Mt. Carmel Primitive Baptist church during her young ladyhood and remained a true and faithful member until her death. After her marriage to Mr. Williford on January 16, 1873, they came to Monroe County and bought a home at Montpelier Spring, residing there for thirty years, then sold and purchased their present home at Brent. She left two daughters, Mrs. Tillman J. Sanders, with whom she resided, and Mrs. L. D. Owen, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. Martha Bayne of Macon; a nephew, W. M. White of Culloden. Her funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Hunt, who resides at Perry, who paid a beautiful tribute to her long life of 86 years. Interment was in the family cemetery at Brent. [Note: Buried at Brent Cemetery: Williford, Marium Miller Born Oct. 9, 1852, Died May 12, 1939 Williford, Hines Born Feb. 25, 1846, Died Dec. 7, 1917 |
| Obituary of G. W. WILLIS. File contributed for use by:
Carla Miles [email protected]
April 9, 2004
The Butler Herald, December 23, 1920
The Butler Herald Thursday, December 23, 1920 Page Seven In Memoriam G. W. Willis was born in Monroe County, Georgia May 31st, 1840 and died in the home of his daughter Mrs. Mary Fowler, in Talbot County, Georgia Aug. 14th, 1920. Brother Willis was left an orphan when only one year of age. He lived with a sister until fourteen years of age then with an uncle until the beginning of the civil war. He served in the Confederate army during the entire period of the war, and was twice wounded. He was married January 16th, 1886, to Miss Dorothy Smith. This happy union was blessed with eight children, four boys and four girls. He was preceded by two of the children and his companion, to the life beyond. His wife had gone on to the home above only a few months before he followed. When his companion left him, this world seemed to have lost its charm for him, and he patiently awaited the summons to go and be with her. Brother Willis had for many years been a faithful member of the Methodist Church, and a loyal Christian man. He knew God, and walked with Him daily. For something like two weeks before his departure, his throat was paralyzed, making it impossible for him to take any food. He was conscious to the last and never until the last hour lost the power of speech. He suffered; but without a word of complaint. He talked of his death as calmly as he ever talked of anything. God was with him in life and forsook him not in the hour of death. He was a kind father, an affectionate husband, noble citizen and a loyal Christian. A good man has gone from us, but the memory of his life lingers with us. His pastor, W.E. Hightower |
| Mr. William
Willis (The Monroe Advertiser, June 16, 1911)
Mr. William Willis, youngest son of Mr. D. E. Willis of Forsyth died
Wednesday morning, July 7 (Note: paper list July 7, probably should
have been June 7th.) at 8:00 o'clock after an illness of less than two weeks. He died at Cabaniss and was buried Thursday at the family burial grounds near Berner. He was a half brother to Mrs. Lizzie Freeman and Mrs. J. G. Bittick of Forsyth and Mrs. R. D. Watts of Cabiness. Mesdames C. N. Hudson and Rex King of Macon and Mrs. Frank Jackson, Sr., of Cabaniss are his own sisters. He was a member of Sunshine Methodist Church and was about 25 years old. |
| Obituary of MISS EVA WILSON, from the Monroe Advertiser dated Dec. 9, 1904. **Miss Eva Wilson passed into rest at the home of her father Mr. J. P. Wilson, near Russelville, at two o'clock AM Dec. 4. Funeral services were held December 5 at the Baptist Church at Russellville and interred in the church cemetery. |
| WILSON, MILTON W. (The Monroe Advertiser, Thursday, Aug. 29, 1946) Milton W. Wilson Passes at Home after Long Illness On Friday afternoon at the Forsyth Memorial Chapel, funeral services were held for Milton Monroe Wilson, 69, who died Thursday night at his home in Forsyth. Mr. Wilson, who, until illness forced his retirement, had engaged in farming, had been in ill health for a number of months. He was the son of the late William C. Wilson and Mary Anthony Wilson, and spent his life in Crawford and Monroe Counties. He is survived by his wife, the former Lenora Smith, of Savannah; three daughters, Mrs. C. M. Caunkle of Milner, and Mrs. A. A. Ivey of Forsyth; eight brothers, Tom, Lee and Jeff Wilson, of Monroe County, Mack, Seabe, Claude, Clarence, and Oliver Wilson, of Crawford County; three sisters Mrs. Annie Mae Shaddles and Mrs. Lucile Shaddles, of Dawson, and Mrs. Gladys Lunceford, of Fort Valley. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Adrian Warwick. Mrs. John Stephens and Miss Anna John Watkins, accompanied at the piano of Miss Bertie Hughey, sang "Sweet Bye and Bye" and "Death is only a Dream". Interment was in the city cemetery |
| Peter C. Wilson: (Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 10, 1942. Copy supplied
by Jane Newton)
CABANISS CHAPTER UNVEILS MARKER. On Sunday
afternoon at the Wilson Family Burial Ground, the Cabaniss Chapter U.
D. C. unveiled a marker at the grave of Peter C. Wilson Confederate
Veteran and member of Guerrard's Battery, serving as a lieutenant.
The service was conducted by Mrs. F. E. Stokes, president of the chapter,
who paid tribute to him as one who served loyally and faithfully the
Southland. Others told of the honor which was his during his life,
naming him as one of the founders of the Russellville Baptist Church. Four generations of his descendants gathered for the service. Among them were two daughters, Mrs. W. F. Lindsey, of Macon, and Mrs. A. J. Sutton of Monroe County. Others present were six grandchildren, Mrs. Arrie Lindsey of Tifton, B. Lindsey, Frances Lindsey of Macon, Tom Wilson and Howard Wilson of Monroe County, fourteen great grandchildren. Miss Louise Lindsey of Tifton, Misses Martha Joyce, Helen and Gracile Lindsey, and Fredrick, James and Milton Lindsey, of Macon, Gilbert Sutton, of Griffin, Mrs. Lawson Jackson, Mrs. Luther Ivey, John Wilson, Howell Wilson, Jr., and Alvin Wilson of Monroe County. Two small great-great grandchildren, Laureta Jackson and Henrietta Jackson, of Forsyth, unveiled the marker and Cary Bittick, Jr., Custodian of Flags in the Junior Division of the Stephen Douglas Mobley Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy place the Confederate Flag upon the Grave. Members of the chapter and others going out for the service were Mrs. J. S. Jossey, Honorary President; Mrs. Fred R. Stokes, president; Mrs. L. C. Bittick, Historian; Mrs. Joe Ham, treasurer; Mrs. G. W. Newton, Mrs. A. L. Willingham, George W. Webb and Fred R. Stokes. |
| Thomas
Edward Wilson (Monroe Advertiser, June 23, 1932)(File submitted
by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson) The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wilson are sympathizing with them in the death of their fourteen-month old son, Thomas Edward, who passed away at a Macon sanitarium early Tuesday morning. The child is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wilson, one brother, Cecil, Jr.; one sister Elizabeth and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson. The funeral was conducted at the Highway Methodist church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. P. P. Moseley, and interment was in the city cemetery. The Bramblett Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. |
| Obituary of Mrs. Chas T. Wolf, Monroe Advertiser,
August 2, 1918, Contributed by Jane Newton (Partial) Mrs. Chas. T. Wool, died at 5 P. M., Wednesday, the Twenty-fourth of July [1918]. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Grant. Lived in Cabaniss; Member of Cabaniss Baptist church. Survived by husband, Mr. Chas. T. Wolf; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Grant of Dublin; five sisters, Mrs. H. A. Mobley of Dublin, Mrs. H. E. Bryant of Flovilla, and Misses Florence, Virginia and Francis Grant of Dublin, and by two brothers, Mr. H. Y. Grant of Gordan and Mr. Julian Grant of Dublin. Buried at Cabaniss, services conducted by Rev. L. B. Harvey, assisted by Rev. R. L. Bivins. Served as chairman of the Red Cross Committee for Cabaniss dist, and requested to serve as chairman of YMCA campaign. |
| Sunday funeral for Mrs. Womble (Monroe County Reporter, July 24, 1979) Services for Mrs. Ann Womble were held at St. Luke AME Church Sunday, January 14 at 3:30 PM. Mrs. Womble a native of Monroe County died in the local hospital after a long illness at age 72. Mrs. Womble was member of Crossroads Methodist Church, survivors include a daughter.....(unreadable) |
| Obituary of Mrs. CARRIE WOODSON, Monroe
Advertiser, March 28, 1902, Contributed by Jane Newton Mrs. Carrie Woodson, nee Seymour, died at her home in the lower portion of Monroe county on the fifteenth day of March. She had been ill for two weeks with pneumonia. Her husband and two little children, one of two years of age and one a little babe of two weeks survive her. She was buried on Monday the 17th at Dole's church eight miles above Macon. |
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Obituary of Joe W. WORSHAM, from the Monroe
Advertiser, February 11, 1916. **Mr. Joe W. Worsham died on Wednesday, only 30 years of age. Member of Woodsmen of the World . Funeral held at the Baptist church on Thursday. About four years ago Mr. Worsham married Miss Nettie Moris of Indian Spring who survives him. Two children also survive him; Joe, age 3 years and Virginia, age one year. Also, his father and Mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Worsham and the following brothers and sisters: Hon. Lee Worsham, state entomologist, and John Worsham of Atlanta; Messrs. Hugh and R. M. Worsham of Forsyth and E. E. Worsham of Fort Gaines; Mrs. J. B. Smith of Vienna, Miss Mattie Lou Worsham of Atlanta and Misses Ethel, Ruth and Mary Lynn Worsham of Forsyth. |
| Obituary of Mrs. ISA SPEER WRIGHT, From the Monroe Advertiser, Dec 9, 1904. **Mrs. Isa Speer Wright, daughter of the late Judge A. M. Speer, died in Montgomery, Ala. Remains interred in Montgomery. Survivied by one brother, one sister, a husband, and several children (not named) |
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Obituary of Mrs. Wright as written in "The
Monroe Advertiser" dated February 1, 1934. Boxankel
News The many friends of Mrs. Will Etheredge was very sorry to learn of the death of her mother, Mrs. Wright. We wish to extend our sympathy to her sisters and brothers in their bereavement. |
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| Obituary of Mrs. LENA YANCEY, from The Monroe Advertiser, Dec. 1, 1916 **Death occurred on the 20th day of November at Blount. Born on the 27th day of March 1868 at Blount. Services conducted at Paran Baptist church; interment in church cemetery. Daughter of the late J. G. King and survived by her mother, Mrs. Carrie King; a sister, Mrs. Sallie Sutton, and three brothers, J. R. King, J. W. King and S. L. King. |
| Obituary of Martha Peeples Young as written
in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated February 17, 1944.
'Mammy' Young is Called To Reward With the death on Tuesday, Feb. 8, of Martha Peeples Young, known by the white people who loved her as "Mammy Young", a true example of the faithful loyal slave of the "Old South" has passed on. "Mammy Young", who had just passed her 96th birthday was born a slave, the "property" of the late Judge and Mrs. Cincinnatus Peeples. She was reared in the "big House", where she served first as maid, then nurse and cook. She was devoted to her "white folks", and never wearied in their service. After the Peeples moved to Atlanta she lived for years with the family of Capt. Stephen D. Mobley, father of Mrs. Geo. W. Newton. During the terrible days of the War Between the States, she clung to her master and mistress, and assisted them loyally in the desperate situations that arose. Whe the battle of Atlanta was fought, and Forsyth was turned into a hospital center, with the wounded and dying brought to Bessie Tift Collete, the residence of the late Mrs. Docia Head Brooks, the Snead home, and (Note by submitter: the page was cut off and there was no more of the obituary.) |
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| Obituary of A. J. ZELLNER
as written in the 7 January 1926 issue of "The Monroe Advertiser"
A. J. ZELLNER PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mr. Andrew J. Zellner, 81, confederate veteran, and member of one of the oldest and most prominent Monroe county families, died Sunday noon [January 3, 1926] at his residence in Forsyth after an illness of many months. His father was Judge Ben Zellner, prominent figure in the early history of the county. Mr. Zellner was a sturdy character and an esteemed citizen. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church, whose pastor, Elder W.W. Childs, of Yatesville, assisted by Rev. R. L. Bivins, of Macon, conducted the funeral at the Baptist church at one o’clock Monday afternoon. He is survived by his third wife, who was Miss Carrie Powers, two daughters, Mrs. A. T . Persons, Yatesville; Mrs. J. J. Ambrose, Dallas, Tex.; two sons, B. H. Zellner and R. O. Zellner, both of Forsyth, and three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Worsham, Culloden; Mrs. N. R. Chambliss, Macon; Mrs. Lillian Shipp, Cordele; two brothers, Wm. Zellner, of Forsyth and Wiley Zellner of Los Angeles, Cal. Interment was in the family burial ground. The above is copied exactly (including spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors) as it appeared in The Monroe Advertiser on January 7, 1926. It should be noted that the third Mrs. Zellner was the former Carrie (Mary Caroline) POWELL, instead of “Powers” as listed in the obituary. (Obituary submitted by Michele H. Mills |
| Monroe County Reporter, April 20, 1983.
File submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson Graveside services were held for Harriet Taylor Zellner, 66, on Tuesday, March 29, at the Forsyth City Cemetery. Rev. Ryan Seawright officiated. Mrs. Zellner was the daughter of the late Julian Seals Taylor and the late Minnie Sanders Taylor of Macon County. She had lived in Monroe County for over 37 years and was retired Director of the Monroe County Department of Family & Childrens Services. She had worked for over 30 years before retiring in April of 1980. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Zellner was survived by a brother ___of Macon and several nieces and nephews. |
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