Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 13, 1960

MRS. SWOLL R. [Annie Riley] SAWYER

Funeral services for Mrs. Swoll R. Sawyer, 54, who died at her residence in Columbus early Sunday were held in St. Luke Methodist Church of that city Monday afternoon. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery in Macon, Georgia on Tuesday morning with graveside services.

Mrs. Sawyer was a resident of Marshallville, Ga. for several years while her husband, Rev. Swoll Sawyer, served as pastor of the Marshallville Methodist Church. She taught a year in Marshallville High School and two years in Montezuma.

The former Miss Annie Riley, She was born in Houston County. She was a graduate of Mercer University and Wesleyan College and a member of the Education Association of University Women and chairman of its educational committee.

Surviving are her husband, Rev. Swoll R. Sawyer of Columbus, two daughters, Mrs. Howard R. Hart, Jr., of Schenectady, New York, and Mrs. Kenneth E. Whipple of Columbia, South Carolina; her mother, Mrs. Sam Riley of Macon ; a granddaughter, Annie Laurence Hart of New York and a brother, Oliver Riley of Macon.

[Note: I, Davine V. Campbell had the pleasure of being a student in Marshallville High School when Mrs. Sawyer taught there. She was one of the most INTERESTING teachers, she was my first teacher to take the entire class on field trips. We toured the Macon City Water Works, The Ogmulgee Indian Mounds, The Kraft Paper Company, and others. ]

Citizen & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. August 19, 1971
LYTTLE JAMES SPRADLEY, [JR.], 72.
L. J. Spradley of Montezuma passed away in a local hospital Friday, August 13, 1971 after a brief illness at the age of 72.
Funeral services were held Sunday from the Montezuma Baptist Church. Rev. Kenneth Bush, pastor, and Dr. A. C. Martin, pastor of Cedar Valley Baptist Church, officiated and burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in Montezuma. Serving as pallbearers were Marvin Edwards, William Jones, Hal Stewart, Sam Chamblee, Marvin Mygrant and G. A. Payne. Woodmen of the World formed an honorary escort.
Mr. Spradley was a native of Dooly County but had resided most of his life in Montezuma. A retired employee of Forest Mills of Montezuma, Mr. Spradley was a member of the Montezuma First Baptist Church and a Woodmen of the World for fifty years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Davis Spradley of Montezuma; one son, Jimmy Spradley of Montezuma; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Watson, Mrs. Milton Edwards, Mrs. Carolyn Epps, Mrs. George Massey, Mrs. Theron Beard, all of Montezuma; eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive.
Watson Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge.
[Note: Lyttle James Spradley, [Jr.] – Born 1898 – Died 1971 is buried in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery beside his wife, Ethel Davis Spradley [1900 – 1988]

Citizen & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. September 2, 197

MISS ELLA SHUMATE

Miss Ella Shumate of Birmingham, Ala., died Sunday, August 22, 1971 in Birmingham after a short illness. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 24th in FELTON CEMETERY in Montezuma with Rev. R. G. Edenfield officiating.
A native of Macon County, she had lived in Birmingham for the past 50 years. She was a retired music teacher.
Survivors include a brother, Leon Shumate of Montezuma; and a sister, Mrs. J. C. Collins of Birmingham.
Watson Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge.
[Note: Ella Shumate – Died August 22, 1971 is buried in Felton Cemetery in Montezuma beside Berryman D. Shumate [4-4-1849 – May 11, 1935] See His OBIT
[Note: The 1900 Macon Co., Ga. Census shows:
SHUMATE, Berriman 51 w/m GA Salesman
Dela dau. 20 w/f GA At school
Ella V. dau. 16 w/f GA at School [Born abt. 1884]
Leon T. son 13 w/m GA At School
Laura M. dau. 13 w/f GA At School
_____________________________________
[Note: 1880 Macon Co., Ga. Census shows:
SHUMATE, Berryman D. 31 w/m ggg Merchant
Micheal J.[Horn] wife 22 w/f ggg [Felton Cem. Unmarked]
[B.D.Shumate m’d Miss Micheal J.Horn 3-7-1875 B/345]
Mattie dau. 6 w/f ggg d/o 1st wife ???
Norma dau. 2 w/f ggg
William D. son 1 month – b. May 1880
HORN, Lorens S-I-L 16 w/f ggg
Ely Bro,I-L 14 w/m ggg Store clerk]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. October 26, 1971

GLADSTONE D. SEWELL 64.

Gladstone D. Sewell, 64, of Montezuma passed away Monday A.M. October 25, at a local hospital. Mr. Sewell suffered a heart attack several days previously.
Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Cedar Valley Baptist Church with Dr. A. C. Martin officiating and burial in CEDAR VALLEY CHURCH CEMETERY. The following served as pallbearers: Jack Smith, J. D. Taylor, Gene Lacey, Harold Pike, Sammy Pike and Bobby Pike.
Mr. Sewell was a lifelong resident of Macon County, a veteran of World War II, and a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church. For several years he operated an eating establishment in Montezuma.
Survivors include five sisters: Mrs. David Lacey, Mrs. Hastel Pike, both of Montezuma, Mrs. Harley Taylor of Fort Valley, Mrs. Grady Hawkins of Griffin and Mrs. Homer Tollerson of Alpharetta, Ga.; two brothers, Wyatt Sewell of Montezuma and Bill Sewell of Griffin.
Watson Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Gladstone D. Sewell – Pfc. 36 Inf. Div. WWII – Born April 13, 1907 – Died October 25, 1971 is buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery beside his parents Martha Ann Sewell [10-4-1871 – 2-26-1945] & Oliver G. Sewell [9-17-1867 – 10-12-1942]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. - September 14, 1983

MRS. DENNIS [Imogene Payne] SPIVEY

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Oglethorpe United Methodist Church for Mrs. Imogene Spivey who died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta following an extended illness. Burial was on the John M. Greer lot in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS.
Born in Schley County in 1906, Mrs. Spivey after completing her education worked at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia, S.C., later transferring to Hospital 48 in Atlanta. She was a Medical Records Librarian and served as Registrar at Forrest Hills Veterans Hospital in Augusta. She married Dennis Spivey of Eatonton and Atlanta in 1938. Mr. Spivey preceded her in death in 1940.
She was a member of Oglethorpe United Methodist Church and the Oglethorpe Garden Club.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jack McCullough. assisted by Rev. Bill Deakins and Pastor GBeorgbe Lingle.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
She is survived by two sisters, Lois Payne and Eva Mae Payne; nephews, Bob of Montezuma and Jack Greer of Atlanta, Ricky, Bobby and Trey Wilson of Columbus; and nieces, Mrs. Karen Wilson of Columbus, Miss Susan Greer and Mrs. Bob Logue, of Atlanta.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

[Note: Imogene Payne Spivey - Born January 23, 1906 - Died September 4, 1983 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery]
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Georgia November 5, 1980

MILTON SPRADLEY

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 28, at 3 pm at Mars Hill Baptist Church for Mr. Milton Spradley, age 67, who died on Monday, Octoberf 27, at Riverside Hospital.
Rev. Amos Sellars and Rev. Don Woodall officiated. Burial was in the MARS HILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Active pallbearers were Rodney Fowler, Billy Little, John Penney, Bubba Thompson, David Reed and Ken Gregory.
Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of the church.
Mr. Spradley was a native of Dooly County but had lived in Macon County for 14 years. He was a retired security guard at Riverside Hospital and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Spradley are his wife, Mrs. Hazel Hudson Spradley of Montezuma; four daughters, Mrs. Thomas Kinnard and Mrs. John Swanner, both of Macon, Mrs. Clayton Bowen of Pinehurst and Mrs. Wayne Kitchens of Byromville; one son, Royce M. Spradley of Englewood, California; three sisters, Mrs. Estella Mote of Jacksonville, Fl., Mrs. Lois Andrews of Vienna, Mrs. Hazel Campbell of South Carolina; and two grandchildren, Randy Bowen and Roger Kinard.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

[Note: Does anyone know where Mars Hill Baptist Church is located?]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 5, 1991

MRS. RUBEN E. [Ollie Mae Powell] SINGLETARY

Mrs. Ollie Mae Powell Singletary, 61, of Route 2, Montezuma, died thursday, May 23, 1991 in Phenix Medical Park Hospital, Phenix City, Alabama.
Funeral services were held at 3 pm Saturday, May 25, in the chapel of Watson Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Neill and Rev. Bill Forrester officiating. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY, Montezuma.
Mrs. Singletary, a native of Dooly County, was born January 25, 1930 and had resided in Macon County for the past forty three years. She was the daughter of Floyd Powell and Leana Smith Powell. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors are her husband, Rubin E. Singletary of Montezuma, three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Shugart of Unadilla, Mrs. Agnes Allen of Douglas, Georgia, Mrs. Diane Collins of Mulberry, Fl.; three brothers, Jody Powell of Cordele, Sammy Powell of Jacksonville, Fl., Eugene Powell of Jacksonville, Fl., Eugene Powell of Americus; a sister, Mary Singletary of Waynesboro, Ga. six grandchildren.

[Note: Ollie Mae Singletary - Born - January 25, 1930 - Died May 23, 1991 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery ]
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 31, 1980

JONAS C. SWARTZENTRUBER

Funeral services were held on Sunday, December 28, 1980 at 1 pm at the Montezuma Mennonite Church for Jonas C. Swartzentruber. Burial was in the MONTEZUMA MENNONITE CHURCH CEMETERY. Ministers Jonas Hershberger and Harvey Miller officiated. Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Mr. Swartzentruber was a retired farmer and a member of the Mennonite Church. He is from Norfolk, Va. but resided in Montezuma the last four years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fern Y. Swartzentruber of Montezuma; six sons, Eldon Swartzentruber of Virginia Beach, Va., Lloyd Swartzentruber and Daniel Swartzentruber, both of Montezuma, Norman Swartzentruber and Ray Swartzentruber, both of Abbeville, S., C. and Merlin Swartzentruber of Belton, S. C.; three daughters, Mrs. Joe Troyer of Farmville, Va., Mrs. Dan Yoder of Pataste, Costa Rica, and Mrs. Allen Yoder of San Vita, Costa Rica; two brothers, Norman Swartzentruber of Dover, Del., and Eli Swartzentruber of Gransville, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Simon Yoder and Miss Annie Swartzentruber, both of Montezuma; 60 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Jonas C. Swartzentruber - Born March 21, 1908 - Died December 25, 1980 @ age 72 yrs, 9 mos. 4 days, is buried in Montezuma Mennonite Church Cemetery beside Anna Miller Swartzentruiber, wife of Jonas Swartzentruber [July 27, 1907 - Feb. 5, 1970]
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. - September 14, 1983

MRS. DENNIS [Imogene Payne] SPIVEY

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Oglethorpe United Methodist Church for Mrs. Imogene Spivey who died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta following an extended illness. Burial was on the John M. Greer lot in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS.
Born in Schley County in 1906, Mrs. Spivey after completing her education worked at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia, S.C., later transferring to Hospital 48 in Atlanta. She was a Medical Records Librarian and served as Registrar at Forrest Hills Veterans Hospital in Augusta. She married Dennis Spivey of Eatonton and Atlanta in 1938. Mr. Spivey preceded her in death in 1940.
She was a member of Oglethorpe United Methodist Church and the Oglethorpe Garden Club.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jack McCullough. assisted by Rev. Bill Deakins and Pastor GBeorgbe Lingle.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
She is survived by two sisters, Lois Payne and Eva Mae Payne; nephews, Bob of Montezuma and Jack Greer of Atlanta, Ricky, Bobby and Trey Wilson of Columbus; and nieces, Mrs. Karen Wilson of Columbus, Miss Susan Greer and Mrs. Bob Logue, of Atlanta.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

[Note: Imogene Payne Spivey - Born January 23, 1906 - Died September 4, 1983 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery]
 

The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. August 1, 1902

ROBERT H. SUTTON

Saturday and Sunday were sad days in Oglethorpe. On the former, the soul of our esteemed friend and fellow townsman, Robert H. Sutton, winged its flight, and on the latter, his body was laid to rest in the silent city of the dead.
Mr. Sutton had been ill several weeks. He first took his bed on account of a distressing accident in which a log fell upon his ankle, crushing the bone to pieces. After the bones had been set, and the sufferer was on the high road to recovery, a new complication suddenly appeared in another part of the body, entirely independent of the injury caused by the accident. An operation affording but little relief, it was thought best to take Mr. Sutton to the City Hospital at Macon, where several days later another operation was performed, which was a complete success, but also failed to remove the trouble. He gradually grew weaker, and after a marvelous battle for life, sank into his last sweet sleep.
His remains were brought to his home here Saturday, and buried Sunday, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, the ceremonies being conducted by Rev. G. P. Reviere, Rev. J. S. Elmore and Rev. J. T. Ainsworth.
Mr. Sutton was about 40 years old, and leaves a widow and two children, besides his aged, mother and other immediate relatives. To them in these hours and days of sorrow, the sympathy of all goes out.
Mr. Sutton was one of the most prominent and popular young business men of this section. He had large timber and agricultural interests, and was a model of perservance, pluck and energy. He was always one of the most amiable men we have ever known and no one can say aught against him. His heart was true and his character above reproach. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church and a loyal member of the Masonic fraternity, and will be missed there as elsewhere.
It is hard to understand why he should have been cut down in the midst of a career of usefulness, but we bow in humble submission to an All Wise Father, who gave and has taken away, and doeth all things well.

[Note: Robert H. Sutton - Born December 24, 1861 - Died July 26, 1902 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Susie Greer Sutton, [August 27, 1863 - Feb. 24, 1948] See her Obit.

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 19. 1957

MRS. SIM [Alma Howell] STEWART

Mrs. Alma Stewart Buried Wednesday At Cedar Valley.
Mrs. Alma Howell Stewart, 71, resident of Route 2, Eastman, died in a Montezuma Hospital Monday night after a long illness.
A native of Sumter County, she had resided in Dodge County for many years and was a member of the Pulaski County Friendship Methodist Church.
Survivors include the husband, Sim Stewart of Eastman; three sisters, Mrs. J. T. Coogle of Americus, Mrs. Addie Loper of Ashburn and Mrs. C. C. Bowden of Montezuma.
Funeral services were conducted from Shiloh Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock with the Rev. C. P. Russell and the Rev. Henry Thomas officiating. Interment follow in CEDAR VALLEY CEMETERY .
Pallbearers included nephews, B. K. Bowell, Edison Howell, George Howell, J. T. Howell, Jack Loper and James Stewart.
Smith-Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Georgia May 29, 1958

JOHN W. SOLOMON, SR.
Funeral Services Today For John W. Solomon, 77.
John W. Solomon, 77, passed away early Tuesday at his home in Montezuma.
The son of the late Carey Solomon and Irene Woolfolk Solomon, he was a native of Macon County. Mr. Solomon was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Marshall Solomon of Montezuma, one son, J. W. Solomon, Jr.
of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Irene West and Mrs. W. W. Hooks, both of Montezuma; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday [today] in the chapel of Gardner Watson Funeral Home with the Rev. L. E. Williams and the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in FELTON CEMETERY.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.

[Note: John W. Solomon - Born November 11, 1879 - Died May 27, 1958 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside his wife, Lucy M. Solomon [Oct. 4, 1881 - Sept. 2, 1967] See her Obit.

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 19, 1958

HUGH W. SHEALY

Miami Rites Today For H. W. Shealy.
Funeral services for H. W. Shealy, of Miami, Fla., formerly of Oglethorpe, were held in Miami Thursday [Today]. Mr. Shealy died unexpectedly Monday morning after suffering a heart attack while at work.
Mr. and Mrs. Shealy lived in Oglethorpe until about twelve years ago when they moved to Miami.
Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Anne Duncan, a sister, Mrs. G. M. Sears of St. Andrews, Fla. and three brothers, Martin L. Shealy of Oglethorpe; Edward P. Shealy of Atlanta; and Leonard E. Shealy of Chattanooga, Tenn.

[Note: According to the 1920 Macon Co., Ga. Census, Hugh W. Shealy was born about 1888 since he was 32 in 1920. He was the son of Martin L. Shealy and his wife, Mary L. [Baldwin] Shealy.

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 26, 1958

CALLOWAY SLOAN

Calloway Sloan, Prominent Farmer, Passes Wednesday.
Calloway Sloan, prominent Macon County farmer, died Wednesday, June 25, in a local hospital following several weeks illness.
He was born and reared in Madisonville, Tenn., moving to Montezuma nine years ago. He was a member of Travelers Rest Lodge No. 65 F. and A. M. and the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Dixie Lee Sloan; one son, Dorsey Brown Sloan, both of Montezuma; four daughters, Mrs. R. E. Vance, Mrs. H. G. Washington of Montezuma, Mrs. W. A. Sloan of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. W. G. Greenlee of Fairbanks, Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Reed Sharp of Tennessee, Miss Annie Sloan of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Roy Sloan, Ramsey Sloan, both of Tennessee, and Luther Sloan of Alabama; seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Gardner Watson Funeral Home of Montezuma Burial in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.

[Note: Calloway Sloan - Born May 4, 1887 - Died June 25, 1958 is buried in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery beside his wife, Dixie Lee Sloan [April 17, 1878 - March 25, 1974]

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 13, 1958

GUARD E. SATTERFIELD

Final Rites To Be Held Friday For Guard Satterfield.
Guard E. Satterfield, 56, of Montezuma, passed away at 1 a.m. this morning [Thursday] at a local hospital after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon at Cedar Valley Baptist Church. The Rev. Otho Pirkle and the Rev. C. G. Ward will officiate and burial will be in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY with Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Satterfield was a native of North Georgia. He was married to the former Corrine Crook, who survives him, along with one daughter, Mrs. James Burchfield; two grandchildren, Carolyn and Jimmy Burchfield, all of Montezuma, and a large number of other relatives.

[Note: Gard E. Satterfield - Born May 17, 1902 - Died November 13, 1958 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his wife, Corine C. Satterfield [5-26-1905 - Ot. 16, 1986]

 

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 1, 1959

JOHN WILLIAM SANDLIN, SR.

Rites Held Monday For J. W. Sandlin, Former Resident.
Graveside services for John William Sandlin, 73 of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Montezuma, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in FELTON CEMETERY. The Rev. Steve Johnson, the Rev. L. E. Williams, the Rev. C. G. Haugabook and the Rev. Benton W. Taylor officiated.
Mr. Sandlin died Saturday in Tampa.
Survivors include two sons, Russell Sandlin of Amsterdam, N.Y. and J. W. Sandlin, Jr. of Chamblee; two brothers, Harry T. Sandlin of Tennessee and Guy Sandlin of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. S. D. Furlow and Mrs. Ed Morgan of Americus and Mrs. W. A. Mattice of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Felton Cemetery for John William Sandlin, Sr.]

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 1, 1959

SIM M. STEWART

Sim M. Stewart Buried Friday At Cedar Valley.
Sim M. Stewart, resident of Eastman, Ga. died December 24 at Keysville Convalescent Home, Keysville, Ga. following a long illness.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. C. R. Brown of Lake Wales, Fla.; three brothers, J. V. Stewart of Macon, H. C. Stewart of Cordele and W. G. Stewart of Perry; three nieces whom he raised, Mrs. J. C. Napier of Americus, Mrs Lola Burnell of Hamilton, Ohio and Mrs. Louise Pitts of Cuthbert, Ga.
Funeral services were conducted from Shiloh Baptist Church at 11 a/m. December 26, 1958 and interment followed at CEDAR VALLEY CEMETERY. The Rev. C. P. Russell and Rev. John D. Collier officiated. Pallbearers - Not - Copied. Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Sim Stewart - Born 1894 - died 1958 is buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery beside Alma [Howell] Stewart [1886 - 12-15-1957] See her Obit.

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 5, 1959

WILLIAM ARCHIBALD SUTTON

William A. Sutton, Ideal Clerk, Passes After Long Illness.
William Archibald Sutton, resident of Ideal, died January 31, at a local hospital after an illness of several months.
He was the City Clerk and Treasurer of Ideal and a member of the Ideal Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Bessie [Shirah] Sutton of Ideal; one half brother, T. J. Boge of Techula, Miss.; three sisters, Mrs. L. B. Pullen of Charleston, Miss.; Mrs. Nathan McCuller of Sherman, Texas and Mrs. Julia Jamieson of Slater, Miss.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 2, from Ideal Baptist Church with interment following at GARDEN VALLEY CEMETERY [Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Garden Valley] The Rev. H. H. Gregory and the Rev. E. L. Jenkins officiated. Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge.

[Note: William a. Sutton - Born 1873 - Died 1959] is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery beside his wife, Eva Shirah Sutton [1881 - 1963] See her obit.

 

MISS JOHNNIE LEE SHIRAH


 Columbus GA Ledger-Enquirer 24 December 1993
 Montezuma, Ga -- Johnnie Lee Shirah, 77, of Montezuma died
 Wednesday at Montezuma Health Care Center.
 A graveside funeral will be 11 a.m. today at Pine Level United
 Methodist Church Cemetery, Oglethorpe, according to Watson-Mathews
 Funeral Home.
 Miss Shirah was born March 31, 1916 in Crisp County, daughter of
 John and Mattie Leigh Shirah. She was a Macon County resident all of
 her adult life.
 Survivors include a brother, Hilton "Buddy" Shirah of Montezuma,
 nieces and nephews

Sent to me by Helen Hudson, a Shirah Family Researcher.
THANK YOU, Helen.

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 7, 1989

MISS NATASHA LEIGH SUTTON

Miss Natasha Leigh Sutton, 16, Killed In Car Accident.
Miss Natasha Leigh Sutton, 16, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, died Friday, June 2, 1989 as a result of a car accident. Services were held in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home, Sunday, June 4th at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Jesse Springer officiated and burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
A native of Albany, Georgia, Miss Sutton was born January 14, 1973, the daughter of Daniel H. Sutton and Montez Wills Sutton. She had resided in Macon County for the past year, moving from Albany. She had attended Macon County Junior High School.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Montez [Wills] Sutton Fountain of Oglethorpe; her father, Daniel H. Sutton of Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Kimberly Dawn McBride of Norcross, Mrs. Bonnie R. Derington of Oglethorpe. Miss Leslie R. Sutton of Chamblee; two brothers, Gregory D. Sutton of Albany, Derek Wesley Sutton of Oglethorpe, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Juanita L. Wills of Oglethorpe, maternal grandfather, C. H. Wills of Albany.

[Note: Natasha L. Sutton, daughter of Montez - Born January 14, 1973 - Died June 2, 1989 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery
 

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 5, 1989

LEON THOMAS SHUMATE, JR.

Graveside Services For Leon T. Shumate
Graveside services for Mr. Leon Thomas, Shumate, Jr., age 76, of Montezuma, Georgia, were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 1989 in FELTON CEMETERY. The Rev. Freddie Wheeler officiated.
Mr. Shumate died Tuersday, June 27, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Montezuma, Mr. Shumate was born March 1, 1913, the son of Leon Thomas Shumate, Sr. and Enid Mae Pickard Shumate. He was a graduate of Gordon Military College, retired civil service employee from Robins Air Force Base and an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist church.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lillian S. Oakley of Montezuma; two nieces, Mrs. Angelyn Tripp of Americus, Mrs. Carol Murray of Buena Vista; three great nephews, Troy Tripp, Chris Tripp and Michael Murray; a great niece, Grace Murray.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Leon T. Shumate, Jr. - Born March 1, 1913 - Died June 27, 1989 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside his father.
 

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 27, 1989

LAWRENCE T. SIMMONS

Lawrence T. Simmons 76, Died Here, Buried Macon.
Lawrence T. Simmons, 76, of Route 2, died Saturday, September 15, at his residence.
Services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Goddard Funeral Home in Reynolds, Burial was in MACON MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. The Rev. Sydney Jones and Tracy DeFoor officiated.
A native of Macon County, Mr. Simmons was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was the former owner of L. T. Simmons General Merchandise Store in Macon County. He was a retired farmer and a World War II Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Leverett Simmons of Oglethorpe; and three sisters, Lucille S. Lipford of Franklin, Laura S. Clonts of Rocky Mounty, N.C. and Leila S. Crawford of Cullman, Ala.

 

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 20, 1971

WALTER FRANKLIN SMITH

Walter Franklin Smith - Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Walter Franklin Smith, 53, of Oglethorpe, who died Friday, May 14, in a local hospital, were held Sunday, May 16, in the Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY, Rev. Richard Gardner officiated.
Mr. Smith was employed by Bluebird Body Co., in Fort Valley and was a member of the Oglethorpe Baptist Church. He had lived in Oglethorpe for 12 years moving there from Dooly Counmty. He was a Veteran of world War II.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Garrett Smith of Oglethorpe; one daughter, Mrs. David Germundsen of Fort Valley; a son, Donnie Smith of Oglethorpe; Mother, Mrs. Redie Creamer Smith of Oglethorpe; one grandson, Eric Germundsen of Fort Valley; three brothers, Horace Smith of Americus, Thomas Smith and Herman Smith, both of Ocala, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Bell Puckett of Thomaston.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Walter F. Smith - Born July 19, 1917 - Died May 14, 1971 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery] [Since the printing of "Cemeteries of Macon County", Mrs. Redie Creamer Smith was also buried in the Oglethorpe Cemetery. She died 9-28-1972 @ 80 yrs.] See her Obit

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 27, 1971

MRS. DORIS/DORA JOSEPHINE THEUS SHAW

Mrs. Doris/Dora Shaw - Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris/Dora Josephine Theus Shaw, 52, who died Sunday, May 23 at her residence in Marietta, were held Tuesday in Bethel Primitive Baptist Church near Butler. Burial was in BETHEL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Among her survivors are her mother, Mrs. Will Theus of Butler; two brothers, Leon Theus and Vester Theus, both of Butler; four sisters, Mrs. C. D. Windham of Macon, Mrs. John Calvin[Eunice Jane Theus] Cox of Montezuma, Mrs. H. C.[Mintie Theus] Bond of Reynolds and Mrs. Joe Hilllard [Florence Theus] Cox of Griffin, Ga.

[Note: Doris Theus Shaw - Born July 18, 1919 - Died May 23, 1971 is buried in Bethel Cemetery near Butler in Taylor Co., Ga.] [The name of the deceased is found as Dora and Doris in numerous places, PLEASE RESPOND if you know for sure, which it is.]
 

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 1, 1971

WALTER HERD SNIDER

Herd Snider - Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Walter Herd Snider of Shreveport, La., were held there on June 10, 1971 with interment in a SHREVEPORT CEMETERY.
A native of Montezuma, Mr. Snider was the son of Mrs. R. L. Snider and the late Mr. Snider of Butler. He attended Montezuma scools and prep school at Locust Grove. He had been employed with the Humble Oil Company for 38 years and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Mr. Snider died June 8, 1971 in the hospital in Tyler, Texas, after having been ill for some time.
Survivors in addition to his mother, Mrs. R. L. Snider of Butler; are his wife, Mrs. Marie Wyatt Snider of Shreveport; two sons, Dr. Herd Snider of Tyler, Texas and John Snider of Atlanta and 11 grandchildren.

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 22, 1962

JAMES A. SMITH [Picture]

James A. Smith, Tax Collector, Passes Sunday
James A. Smith, Jr. 45, of Oglethorpe, Tax Collector for Macon County since 1957 and one of the region's best known heroes of World War II, died Sunday morning at a Montezuma hospital. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Luke-Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Oglethorpe Monday afternoon, with the Rev. W. H. Martin, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY.
A lifelong resident of Macon County, Mr. Smith graduated from Oglethorpe High School and served four and a half years in the armed forces. He sustained injuries to his arm and shoulder in the Battle of the Bulge, was hospitalized briefly and rejoined his outfit four weeks later, to be wounded again just before U. S. troops crossed the Rhine, this time necessitating the amputation of his leg. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After his return to civilian life he became tax receiver of Macon County in 1949, holding that office until 1957, when he was elected tax collector. His health began to fail about 18 months ago, but he continued to attend to his official duties and was in his office until a week before his death. He was a member and counselor of the St. John's Lutheran Church near Oglethorpe and a member of the VFW and the Oglethorpe Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Mary Ann Brown; two daughters, Patricia Ann and Dannie Carol Smith and one son, James A. Smith,III, all of Oglethorpe; two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Adcock of Oglethorpe and Mrs. C. H. Gay of Bluffton; one brother, Clyde P. Smith of Oglethorpe.
Pallbearers & Honorary Escort - Not Copied.
Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: James A. Smith - Born 1916 - Died 1962 [3-18-1962] is buried in Oglehtorpe Cemetery.
 

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 13, 1956

MRS. MONROE [Emma Brooks] SOUTER

Mrs. Emma Souter Passes After Long Illness: Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Brooks Souter, 93, were held Sunday afternoon at the Ideal Methodist Church with the Rev. W. J. Adair of Americus and Rev. Henry Thomas of Oglethorpe, officiating. Burial was in the IDEAL CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were J. V. Smith, E. J. Smith, Fred Payne, Howard Park, W. S. Robinson and J. B. Robinson.
Mrs. Souter, a lifelong resident of Ideal, died Saturday in a Macon hospital after a long illness.
Survivors include two step-daughters, Mrs. J. W. Hambrick of Ellaville and Mrs. Carrie Grant of Ideal; one Step-son, W. F. Souter of Ellaville; two nieces, Mrs. W. T. Bone of Macon and Mrs. G. P. Register of Rentz, and one nephew, Charles Monroe Grant of the U. S. Navy, Japan.
Smith-Tindol Funeral was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Monroe Souter married Miss Emma Brooks in Macon County on November 23, 1902 E/70]
[Note: Emma Brooks Souter - Born November 7, 1863 - Died December 8, 1956 is buried in Ideal Cemetery ]
 

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga.  Nov. 12,1970  

SATTERFIELD - PATTERSON - PEASTER - HILL - JONES -WILSON

  GRADY  M.  SATTERFIELD

  Funeral services for Grady M. Satterfield, 62, of Montezuma were held Tuesday, November 10, from the CEDAR VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH.  Burial was in the Church Cemetery.  Rev. A. C. Martin, pastor and Rev. Otho Pirkle, former pastor, both of Macon, officiated.

  Pallbearers - Not copied.

  Mr. Satterfield died November 9, in a local hospital following a brief illness.  He had lived in Montezuma all his adult life and was a member of the Cedar Valley Baptist Church.  A retired farmer and former owner of Satterfield's Gin, he was owner and operator of Satterfield's Service Station in Montezuma.

  Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Dulcie Patterson Satterfield of Montezuma; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Peaster of Montezuma; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Hill and Mrs. Earl Jones, both of Montezuma and Mrs. Willard Wilson of DeSota; two grandchildren, Buddy and Ginger Peaster of Montezuma.

[Note: Grady M. Satterfield - Born June 26, 1908 - Died November 9, 1970 is buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery next to his Sister-In-Law, Mrs. Beaulah [Patterson] White [6-17-1900 - 11-29-1945]

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga.  Nov. 27, 1969

  STANDRIDGE - MURPHY - TAYLOR - HAMILTON

  LEON  WARD  STANDRIDGE,  SR.

  Services for Leon Ward Standridge, Sr. 43, of Montezuma, who died in a Montezuma hospital Sunday morning after a brief illness, were held Tuesday at the Montezuma First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bush and the Rev. C. G. Ward officiating.

  Burial was in the ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY.

  Mr. Standridge was born in Taylor County and had lived in Montezuma for the past forty years.  He was a graduate of Montezuma High School, a veteran of World War II, a member  of the Montezuma First Baptist Church and was a retired funeral director.

  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ann Standridge of Montezuma; one son, Leon Ward Standridge, Jr. of Montezuma; one daughter; Miss Debbie Standridge of Montezuma; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Standridge of Byromville; three sisters, Mrs. Sam  Murphy of Byromville, Mrs. Hilda Taylor of Thomaston and Mrs. Kate Hamilton of Dealton.

  Watson - Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge.

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From: Guelda Hay's Obit Collection from Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church - Macon Co., Ga.

  STALNAKER - GILES - EDWARDS

  WILLIAM   HOWARD   STALNAKER

  William Howard Stalnaker, 73, of Butler, died March 7, 2000.  Graveside services were held Thursday in LITTLE BETHEL FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH in Macon County, with Rev. David Williams officiating.

  He was a lifetime resident of Taylor County and a truck driver for Barrow Propane Company in Butler.  He was a member of Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran.

  He is survived by his wife, Hazel Giles Stalnaker of Butler; sons, Scott Stalnaker of Butler and Tony Stalnaker of Thomaston; daughter, Debra Edewards of Butler; five grandchildren; and several other relatives.

  Edwards Funeral Home of Butler was in charge.

[Note: W. H. Stalnaker - Born 8-19-1926 - Died March 7, 2000 [New marker since the "Cemeteries of Macon Co." book was published] is buried in Little Bethel Cemetery beside W. H. Stalnaker [Born March 17, 1894 - Died Nov. 10, 1923] & Mary L. Stalnaker [ Aug. 14, 1896 - Aug, 28. 1980] Probably, his parents.

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. Oct. 26, 1967

SMITH - STAFFORD

SMITH INFANT - Daughter of M/M ELDRED SMITH

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred M. Smith of Oglethorpe was buried in graveside services at the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY, Monday, October 23, The Rev. Robert Cantrell officiated. Survivors other than the parents are Mr. and Mrs. Olin E. Smith of Oglethorpe and Mr. and Mrs. Luke Stafford of Marshallville and a number of other relatives. [Note: Infant daughter of Eldred and Mary Smith - Born-Died October 22, 1967 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside Jeffrey Marlin Smith, infant son of Eldred and Mary Smith - Born - Died March 25, 1976]

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From: Guelda Hay's Obit Collection from Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church - Macon Co., Ga.

  SMITH - BLOODSWORTH - CROMER - KING

  JOHN   JACKSON   SMITH

  John Jackson Smith, 67, of Charing, died July 29, 1992 at the Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.

  Services were held July 31 at Trinity Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Hubert Arnold officiating.  Burial was in LITTLE BETHEL FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.

  He was a native of Macon County, retired carpenter, veteral of World War II, received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Ribbon, [Japan] Victory Ribbon, and two Overseas Service Bars.

  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mae Bloodsworth Smith of Charing; son, James E. Smith of Jonesboro; daughter, Marilyn R. Smith of Charing; brother, Rufus A. Smith of Fort Valley; and two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Cromer of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Lavern King of Atlanta.

  Edwards Funeral Home of Butler was in charge.

[Note: John Jackson Smith - Born November 10, 1924 - Died July 29, 1992 is buried in Little Bethel Cemetery beside William L. Smith [1923 - 1984]

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 18, 1969

SMITH - JACKSON - NEWBERRY - DAY - COCHRAN - SKIPPER - JENKINS - JONES - TURNER

MRS. GLENN A [Christine Newberry] JACKSON SMITH

Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Jackson Smith, 56, of Oglethorpe, who died very suddenly  December 16, will be held today  from the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Oglethorpe.  Pastor George Lingle will officiate abnd burial will be in the OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS.

   Mrs. Smith was born in Alexander City, Alabama but had resided in Macon County most of her life.  She was retired from Forest Mills, Inc.

  Survivors include her husband, Glenn A. Smith of Oglethorpe; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard  Day of Montezuma and Mrs. Carlton Cochran of Macon; five sons, Carl S. Jackson of Macon, John W. Jackson of Fort Knox, Ky., Charles D. Jackson of Warner Robins, Joseph E. Jackson and Wayne M. Jackson, both of Houston, Texas; one brother, William Skipper of Albany; five sisters, Mrs. Jessie Skipper of Marshallville, Miss Jewel Newberry and Mrs. Sue Jenkins of Savannah, Mrs. Watson Jones of Warner Robins, Mrs. Effie Turner of Goodwater, Ala.; 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

  Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge.

[Note: Christine N. Smith, wife of Glenn A. Smith - Born February 22, 1913 - Died December 16, 1969 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband.

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 22, 1956

MRS. ELI [Anna Petersheim] SWARTENTRUBER [Microfilmed on the curve - Difficult to read]

Mrs. Swartzentruber Passes After Brief Illness; Rites Wednesday.

Mrs. Anna G. Swartzentruber, __[age], died at her residence near Montezuma Monday, March 19, following a brief illness.

Survivors include her husband [not named] son, Enos Swartzentruber of Montezuma; three daughters, Miss Mildred Swartzentruber of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. J. I. Welch of Pinehurst and Miss Ruth Swartzentruber of Montezuma, a brother, Jontha Petershein, of___ Maryland, and two sisters, Mrs. Katie Miller and Mrs. Meriam Miller of Virginia.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Mennonite Church with Bishop James Hurshburger officiating. Burial was in the MENNONITE CHURCH CEMETERY.

Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Anna {Petersheim Swartzentruber, wife of Eli Swartzentruber [October 6, 1902 - March 19, 1956] is buried in the Montezuma Menonite Cemetery.]

 

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 19, 1956

MRS. WILLIAM G. [Mary L.Bledsoe] SIMMONS

Final Rites Held Monday For Mrs. W. G. Simmons.

Funeral services for Mrs. W. G. Simmons of Route 3, Reynolds, were held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. W. L. Alford officiated and burial was in the PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not Copied.

Mrs. Simmons died Saturday night at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Bertha Windham of Reynolds, Mrs. Corine Robinson of Butler, Mrs. Celeste Childree of Palatka, Fla.; Mrs. Rosa Lee Eubanks of Thomaston, Mrs. Ruth Rodgers and Mrs. Ola Mae Perry, both of Oglethorpe; four sons, Elijah Simmons of Oglethorpe, Ben Simmons, Jim Simmons and Burnes Simmons, all of Reynolds, twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Eva Davis of Fort Valley and a brother, Arthur Bledsoe of Milledgeville.

Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Mary L. Simmons [Born 1870 Died 1956] is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery beside her husband, William G. Simmons]

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 9, 1955

JESSE EUGENE SHIRAH

Jesse E. Shirah Passes At Perry; Funeral Tuesday.

Funeral services for Jesse Eugene Shirah, 41, of Perry, who died Sunday night, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Gardner Watson Funeral Home of Perry.

Mr. Shirah is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Leverett Shirah; a son, Pvt. Leroy Shirah of Ft. Jackson, S.C.; a daughter, Miss Helen Shirah of Perry; three sisters, Mrs. G. H. Lawrence of Macon, Mrs. Edna Hurst of Montezuma and Mrs. Wade Howard of Elko; two brothers, Thurmond Shirah of Rome and Thomas Shirah of Valdosta, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Shirah of Montezuma.

[Note: Eugene Shirah [ January 6, 1914 - June 5, 1955] is buried in WOODLAWN CEMETERY in Perry, Ga.]
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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 9, 1955

MRS.   J.   O.   [Jewell Stubbs]  SMITH

Final Rites Held Monday For Mrs. J. O. Smith, 66.

  Mrs. Jewel Stubbs Smith, 66, resident of Lowe Community, Macon County, passed away Saturday at the Americus and Sumter County Hospital after a lengthy illness.

  The deceased, a native of Macon County, spent most of her life in Americus. She lived for several years in Savannah before moving back to this county a year ago.  Mrs. Smith was a member of the Corinth Methodist Church.

  She is survived by her husband, J. O. Smith and Mother, Mrs. Emily Robinson Lee, both of Lowe community; and a number of relatives in Sumter, Schley and Macon counties.

  Funeral services were held from the Reese Park Chapel Monday with the Rev. Henry Thomas of Oglethorpe, officiating.  Interment was in OAK GROVE CEMETERY in Americus. Reese Park Chapel was in charge. Added 12/24/2003