| Jennie Mae (Brown) Giddens
Teacher-born 13 Apr 1893 Shellman, Randolph, Ga. died 9 Dec 1953-in a
car wreck on Pine Ave. (nr Dawson Rd) Albany, Dougherty, Ga Also
Buried by Matthews-Red Oak Baptist Church Husband - John Lee
Giddens "Johnny" Submitted by Gerry Hill |
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Matthews Funeral Home-Albany Ga
John Lee Giddens "Johnny" born 15 Mar 1895
Doles, Worth, Ga died 15 Oct 1953 Phoebe Putney, Albany, Ga.
Buried Red Oak Baptist Church (With all the other Giddens) Doles,
Worth, Ga He belonged to Masonic Lodge Doles #379. His
casket cost $464.00 and outer case $85.00 Palbears were C W
Giddens, J F Giddens Cairo J H, Kersey Giddens Macon, R O Giddens J W
Giddens O'Neal Giddens Macon. He lived in Cordele Ga. when he
died. Wife - Jennie Mae (Brown) Giddens Submitted by Gerry Hill |
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Published: Valdosta Daily Times 21 Jul 2007
Doris Evelyn Roberts Grogan
NORMAN PARK — Doris Evelyn Roberts Grogan, 83,
of Norman Park died Friday, July 20, 2007, at Colquitt Regional Medical
Center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July
22, at Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Barrett
officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memory Gardens with Joey
Roberts, Mark Roberts, Terry Roberts, David Miller, Bill Miller and Brab
Young serving as pallbearers.
Born Oct. 17, 1923, in Worth County, she was
the daughter of the late Annie Bell Trawick Roberts and the late Joseph
Clayton Roberts. She was a retired caregiver and homemaker. She was also
a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
James Forrest Grogan Sr.; brothers, Buddy and Johnny Roberts; and a
sister, Hazel Covington.
Survivors include a son, James Forrest Grogan
Jr. “Pat” of Norman Park; sisters, Dorothy Miller of Moultrie, Mae Young
of Moultrie and Betty Jean Brannen of Hiawassee, Ga.; grandchildren,
Beth Grogan Faircloth and husband Wilson of Leesburg, Ga., and Barbi
Grogan of Atlanta, Ga.; and great-grandchildren, Ella Grace Faircloth
and Jenna Beth Faircloth.
Visitation will be today, July 21, from 6 to 8
p.m.
Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Transcribed and Submitted by:
Lorie A. Everson lorieeverson@bellsouth.net |
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Harper, Mr. C. V.
Mr. C. V. Harper Passes at His Home in Poulan
Mr. C. V. Harper died at his home in Poulan
Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2nd, at 4 o'clock, of hemorrhage of the lungs.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. S. C. Harper, three brothers and four
sisters. They are Mr. Clifford Harper of Mobile, Ala., Mr. L. J. Harper
of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mr. Clyde Harper of Okeechobee, Fla.; Mrs.
J. B. Castleberry of Arch Creek, Fla., Mrs. James Parker of Fitzgerald,
Mrs. T. W. Watson of Jasper, Fla., and Miss. Belle Harper of Poulan. He
was 44 years of age. The remains were buried at Poulan Friday, Rev.
Vincent conducting the funeral service. Mr. Harper had been employed at
the Poulan Cotton Mills for 20 years.
Card of Thanks
We take this means to thank our friends for
the kindness shown us during the death of our son and brother. May God
bless each of you.
Mrs. S. C. Harper and Children.
Submitters note: Most likely this is "Von"
Harper, born 1883 in Arkansas. Submitted by Glen Megran |
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Harper, Samuel
Death of Samuel Harper
Word was received here early Saturday morning
last, of the death of Samuel Harper at his home at Poland Georgia. While
news had been received here earlier in the week, that the end was not
far distant yet when the final word came of Mr. Harper's parting his
many friends here were very much shocked. The deceased was assistant
cashier of the Bank of Williston for four months but owing to ill health
was compelled to give up his duties intending to return as soon as his
health would permit, but instead of getting better his condition
continued to grow worse and two months ago he entered the Sanatorium at
Boxmore, Ashville, N. C. where it was thought he would recover but two
weeks ago his condition became so grave that he was removed to his home
at Poland, Georgia where he died at two o'clock last Saturday Morning.
L. J. Harper, his brother, who has been taking his place at the Bank of
Williston, when word reached him of his brother's serious condition
rushed for his bed side arriving there only a few hours before the end
came. Mr. Harper was cashier here for a few months and while here made a
host of friends who mourn his death. Before coming to Williston was
employed, for a long time, by the Moultrie Banking Co. of Moultrie,
Georgia.
Poulan Man Dies at the Age of Seventy-Nine
Mr. S. C. Harper, 79 years of age, died at his
home at Poulan Jan. 4th and was buried at the cemetery there Wednesday
following, Rev. Vincent pastor of the Methodist church, conducting the
funeral service. Mr. Harper had lived at Poulan for many years. He was a
Confederate vetran, serving the last years of the war in that awful
conflict. Surviving him besides his wife are four daughters and three
sons as follows: Mrs. J. B. Castleberry, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. R. M. Watson,
Jasper, Fla.; Mrs. J. M. Parker, Fitzgerald, Ga.; Miss Belle Harper,
Poulan; C. E. Harper, Mobile, Ala.; G. B. Harper, Poulan; L. J. Harper,
St. Petersburg, Fla.; and S. C. Harper Jr., Okeechobee, Fla.
Card of Thanks
Mrs. S. C. Harper and children of Poulan wish
to thank their many friends and neighbors for the kindness during the
illness and death of their husband and father.
Mrs. S. C. Harper and Children. Submitted by
Glen Megran |
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Hathcock, Lucille
Bray
SYLVESTER Lucille Bray Hathcock, 85, of 104
Monk St., Sylvester, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Sylvester Health
Care. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Banks Funeral Chapel with
interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Wallace Willis and Rev. Curtis
Mixon will officiate. A native of Turner County, Mrs. Hathcock had lived
in Worth County most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of
Shingler Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
George Franklin (Snow) Hathcock, February 3, 1998. Survivors include her
daughter and son-in-law, son and daughter-in-law, two grandchildren and
a great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055 |
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Hester, Julie Bearden
SYLVESTER Julie Bearden Hester, 65, of
Warwick, died Saturday, September 8, 2001, at Baptist Hospital of Worth
County. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Banks Funeral Home
with interment at Wright's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive
friends today from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055 |
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Hobby, Bobby Harold
SYLVESTER Bobby Harold Hobby, 71, of
Sylvester, died Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Emory University Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Banks Funeral Chapel,
with burial to follow in Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery in Wilcox
County. The Rev. Jerry Cooper and Jeff Hill officiating. Born in Worth
County, GA, Mr. Hobby was the son of the late Jodie Hobby and Minnie Ola
Farmer Hobby. He was retired from AT & T as a PBX Technician and worked
with FEMA. He lived in Worth County all of his life and served in the
United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, a son and
daughter-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, a brother and
sister-in-law, eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mr. Hobby was
preceded in death by one daughter, Cathy Hobby and one sister, Catherine
Hobby.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055 |
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Kennedy, Leroy
An entry in the Seth Kennedy Revolutionary
Soldier Family Bible states that his son Leroy Kennedy died in Worth
County, Georgia 7th November 1857. I have never been able to make any
contact with any family connections. Submitted by K. C. Bray |
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Lawson, James Edward
SYLVESTER The funeral service for James Edward
(Ed) Lawson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northside Baptist Church
with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester. The family will
receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055 |
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Maloy, Pat G.
SYLVESTER Pat G. Maloy, 62, of 156 Hobby Hill
Road, Sylvester, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at her residence. A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Rose Hill Cemetery in
Ashburn.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055 |
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The Marion County
Patriot
Friday, May 23, 1902
Page Five
Brantley News
Mr. Zack Hardage received a telegram last
Saturday announcing the death of his daughter, Mrs. Willie Melton, which
occurred in Worth County the 17th inst. The writer knew Mrs. Melton as a
pupil in her early teens and could say much of her amiable traits of
character as a school girl and doubtless her lovely disposition shown
with more resplendence in young womanhood. I extend sincere condolence
to the aged father and her entire family. Submitted by Carla Miles |
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Published: The Albany
Herald 13 Aug 2004
Wesley A. Paulk
SYLVESTER — Wesley A. (Son) Paulk M/Sgt., 75,
of 2002 Wright's Chapel Church, Sumner, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004,
at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at New
Hope Holiness Baptist Church with interment in Wright's Chapel Cemetery.
The Rev. Donnie Sloan will officiate.
Born April 25, 1929, in Worth County, to
Wesley and Ida Saunders Paulk, Mr. Paulk had lived in Worth County since
1973. He was a retired M/Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force after 24 years. He
was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam with full honors. He was a member of
D.A.V. & Retired Sgts. Air Force Association. He was also a member of
New Hope Holiness Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ardella Stephens
Paulk of Sumner; son and daughter-in-law, Walter (Tommy) and Kathy Paulk
of Fairfax, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Tammie P. and Eli Whitley of
Tifton; two grandchildren, Carla and Elliott Whitley.
Mr. Paulk has been taken to his residence at
2002 Wright's Chapel Church Rd. where the family will receive friends.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055
Transcribed and Submitted by:
Lorie A. Everson lorieeverson@bellsouth.net |
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Phillips, Spencer
R. Jr.
SYLVESTER Spencer R. "Randy" Phillips Jr., 71,
of 3745 Sunny Hill Drive, Loganville, GA, died Friday, October 6, 2006
at Parkwood Living Center in Snellville. Funeral services will be held 2
p.m. today (Sunday) at Banks Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow
in Poulan Cemetery. The Rev. Terry Siniard officiating. Born in Polk
Co., GA, on January 28, 1935, Mr. Phillips is the son of the late
Spencer R. Phillips Sr., and Flora Thrasher Phillips. He was retired
from Roadway Express after 25 years. He loved fishing and was a
collector of Bulldog memorabilia. He was a Baptist, who was very
faithful and generous to the American Indian Children's Fund. Survivors
include his wife, two daughters and a son-in-law, a stepson and
daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, a number of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews including a very
special niece, and her family.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055 |
