Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 27, 1983

KELLY FAMILY REUNION

Members of the MARK KELLY FAMILY met at the Lion's Clubhouse in Oglethorpe on Sunday, April 24, 1982. Those present were:
M/M Willie Kelley; M/M Billy Kelley and Kathy; M/M Homer Kelley; Mr. Carlton Kelley; Mrs. John H., Taylor; M/M Alvin Grant; Daniel H. Raburn; M/M Woodrow Hobbs; Mrs. J. C. Wadsworth, Sr.; M. John C. Wadsworth, Jr.; Mr. Artemis Law; M/M Charles Hogg, Walt, Beverly and Faith; Misses Lattrelle and Jennifer Barfield; M/M Larry Dorsey, Richard and Nancy; M/M. Grover C. Hobbs, Cleveland, Dennis and Heather; M/M Brown Hortman, Michael and Marsha, all of Oglethorpe, Ga.
Mrs. Laverne Edwards; M/M Leon C. Kelley and grandson, Robert, Richard and Sean of Orlando, Fla.
Mrs. Wallace Rabaurn and grandson, David, Jr. of Ft. Valley.
Russell Grant of Tallahassee, Fla. Carolyn Stephens of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Mary Lashley, Mrs. Carolyn McLemore, Mavia, Al, Rich and Phillip; Mrs. Jeanette Folty and Shawn; Mrs. David Webb; M/M F. C. McKenzie, all of Americus, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Gibson of Leesburg, Ag., Mrs Kathleen Jones of Port St. Joe, Fla.; M/M Julian Raburn of Athens, Ga.; Mrs. Martha Joners, David and Warren of Montezuma, Ga.; M/M G. C. Hobbs; M/M Louie Hobbs of Reynolds, Ga.; Mrs. John H. Taylor, Jr., Tyler & Tiffany of Macon,Ga.; M/M Gene Simmons and Dana; Mrs. Alice McDaniel of Ideal, Ga. and Mrs. Elma L. Kelley Plummes of Clermont, Fla.
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Georgia - January 7, 1987

MRS. ERNEST CARL [Leilus Hutchens] KELLY

Services for Mrs. Leilus Hutchens Kelly, 69, of Oglethorpe.
Mrs. Leilus Hutchens Kelley, 69, of Oglethorpe, Ga. died Thursday, January 1, 1987 in the Macon County Medical Center. Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, in Pine Level United Methodist Church with burial in PINE LEVEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY. The Rev. Earl Seckinger officiated.
Mrs. Kelley was born in Newnan, Ga., July 20, 1917, the daughter of General Lee Hutchens and OIthella Mae Smith Hutchens. She resided in Macon County most of her life, was a homemaker and a member of Pine Level United Methodist Church. She was the wife of the late Ernest C. Kelley.
Survivors are, two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Walden of Montezuma, Mrs. Myrtice Jones of Ideal, a son, Carlton Kelley of Oglethorpe, a sister, Floria Carswell of Albany, five brothers, Billy Hutchens of Montezuma, Freeman Hutchens of Macon, Lanier Hutchens of White, G. L. Hutchens of Leslie, Maynard Hutchens of Americus, five grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
Pallbearers were, David Walden, Charles Hogg, Mark Kelly, Curtis Kelly, Billy Kelly and Mike Law.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home wsas in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Leilus Kelley - Born July 20, 1917 - Died January 1, 1987 is buried in Pine Level Cemetery beside her husband, Ernest C. Kelley [Oct. 18, 1905 =- May 26, 1965]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 11, 1965

HENRY GRADY KITCHENS

Final Rites Held Monday For Grady Kitchens.
Funeral services for Henry Grady Kitchens, 75, who died Friday in a Montezuma hospital, were held at 11 a.m. Monday in Mt. Zion-St. Luke Lutheran Church in Oglethorpe. The Rev. Lloyd Seiler, pastor, officiated and burial was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY.
Pallbearers - Not- Copied.
A life-long resident of Macon County, Mr. Kitchens lived in the Cut-Off Community near Oglethorpe. He was injured Thursday morning while loading cows on his farm. He was a farmer and a Veteran of World War I.
Survivorts include his wife, Mrs. H. G. Kitchens; five sons, Seaborn Lewis Kitchens of Oglethorpe, Maj. Grady E. Kitchens of Japan, Robert Lee Kitchens of Santa Fe. N. M. and Charles Ronald Kitchens and Jessie Thomas Kitchens, both of Andersonville; and three daughters, Mrs. William T. Athon of Desota, Ga., Mrs. Floyd Hayes Reynolds of Ozark, Ala. and Mrs. Robert Grizzle of Bonaire; a brother, Lester Kitchens of Americus; two sisters, Mrs. Otis Gwines and Mrs. Olin Holloway, both of Andersonville; and 19 grandchildren.

[Note: Henry Grady Kitchens - Born December 4, 1889 - Died Marh 5, 1965 - Georgia U. S. Army WWI. is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery ]
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 12, 1971

MRS. HIRAM W. KNOWLTON

Mrs. Knowlton - Funeral Notice The funeral services for Mrs. H. W. Knowlton, 92, of 745 Wheatley St., Americus, who died Tuesday, August 3, after a long illness, were held Thursday at 3 pm from Hancock Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. M. C. Gardner and the Rev. T. Richard Davis officiated and interment was in LEBANON CEMETERY at Plains. Mrs. Knowlton was a native of Marion County but had resided in Americus for the past 70 years. She was the former Lillie Chappell, daughter of the late John Alexander Chappell and Mrs. Eliza Dodson Chappell. She was the widow of Hiram W. Knowlton. Mrs. Knownton was a member of Central Baptist Church of Americus. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Fred Virden and Mrs. Joe Davis, both of Marshallville, Mrs. Orion Williamson of Columbus, Mrs. G. T. Manshon of Albany, and Miss Margie Knowlton of Americus; two sons, Walter Knowlton and Charles Knowlton, both of Americus; three sisters, Misses Ammie Chappell, Rubye Chappell and Ruth Chappell, all of Smithville; four brothers, J. A. Chappell of Jacksonville, Fla, Rufus Chappell of Americus, J. D. Chappell of Marshallville and Joel Chappell of Waynesboro; also ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Added 4/16/2004

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 26, 1961

JESSE R. "Butt" KITCHENS

Funeral Services Held Tuesday For Jesse R. Kitchens.
Funeral services were held at Reese Park Chapel, Americus, Tuesday for Jesse R. [Butt] Kitchens, 68, who died unexpectedly at his residence Sunday.
Mr. Kitchens was a native and life-long resident of the Cut-Off Community in Macon County.
He was a veteran of World War 1, member of M. B. Council Lodge 95, F. & A. M.; John D. Mathis American Legion Post 2 of Americus; and W. Rawls Hogg Veteran of Foreign Wars Post, Oglethorpe.
Mr. Kitchens was the son of the late S. R. and Laura McCorkle Kitchens.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. B. O. Holloway and Mrs. O. R. Gwynes of Andersonville; two brothers, H. G. Kitchens of Andersonville, and L. D. Kitchens of Americus; also several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. B. W. Taylor officiated at the services and burial was in KELLY CEMETERY with Masonic rites at the graveside. Pallbearers were Robert Grizzle, Coy Ray, Lewis Kitchens, Ray Gwynes, Russell Holloway and E. W. Holloway.

[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in the Kelley Family Cemetery in Macon County. However, I have Obits for Jesse R. Kitchens' parents and they both state they are buried in Kelley Cemetery, but there are no marked graves for either of them. Does anyone know of another, Kelley Family Cemetery that might be located in the northern section of Sumter County? PLEASE RESPOND.

added 3/25/2004

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.   December 10, 1975

 MRS.  EDWARD  RODOLPH   [Dadie Causey]   KENNEDY

 Mrs. Dadie C. Kennedy, 85, a native of Schley County , Ga. and a former resident of Oglethorpe, died Saturday morning, December 6, at Nurse Care following an illness.  She had made her home in Albany for the last eight years with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hemphill, 808  9^th Avenue

 Mrs. Kennedy was a retired licensed practical nurse, and a member of Pine Bluff Baptist Church and the Albany Garden Club.

 Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hemphill and Mrs. Anne L. Whiddon, both of Albany .

 [Note: Dadie Causey Kennedy – Born November 21, 1889 – Died December 6, 1975 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Edward Rodolph Kennedy – [March 10, 1887 – Nov. 30, 1925

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian March 1,1938
ROBERT KLECKLEY DIES TUESDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Funeral services for Robert Kleckley, age 50, member of a prominent Oglethorpe family, whose death occurred Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness, were conducted on Wednesday morning.
Mr. Kleckley was born Dec. 29th, 1887, the son of Mrs. E. J. Kleckley and the late Mr. Kleckley. He spent most of his life in Oglethorpe. About two years ago, he was taken ill and had been in poor health since that time. He was employed by the A. B. & C. Railroad.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. William Childre and the Rev. W. W. Whaley. He is survived by his wife: his mother, Mrs. E. J. Kleckley of Oglethorpe; two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Murray and Miss Ruth Kleckley of Oglethorpe.
[Note: James R. Kleckley - Born December 29, 1887 - Died March 1, 1938 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery in the Kleckley Family lot]

Miss Val Kleckley

The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 July 13, 1933
MISS C. V. KLECKLEY ANSWERS SUMMONS
Oglethorpe, Ga. - July 13, - Many hearts in Oglethorpe and vicinity were saddened Tuesday morning, July the 11th when it became known that Miss Val Kleckley, as she was familiarly called, had passed, at her home near Oglethorpe.
For many years she had been in failing health but this indisposition did not check her from duties or bar her from fellowship, for she like to mingle with her relatives and friends. Just the day before her death, she made a visit to a sick neighbor. On returning home, she seemed a little more indisposed than usual, but no one realized her grave condition until early Tuesday morning when death came silently and peacefully and freed her from the shackles of a frail body, and from the cares and anxieties of life, to live in a higher realm where there is no suffering, and where cares and anxieties are unknown.
Miss Val united with the Evangelical Lutheran Church early in life, and was confirmed to Mt. Zion Church where her great grandfather the Rev. Jacob Kleckley preached and labored so long, and like her worthy sire, she was noted for her kindness and generosity. She was the youngest daughter of the late John L. Kleckley and Caroline Daniel Kleckley. Her parents preceded her to the grave several years ago. She leaves one brother, Dan Kleckley of Oglethorpe, two sisters, Mrs. Mattie English of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Lydia English of near Oglethorpe with whom she made her home.
The funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church by her pastor, Rev. D. L. Heglar and her body laid to rest in the Church yard near by amid a concourse of relatives and friends.
The pallbearers were her nephews, Henry Joe Kleckley, Fred Kleckley and Moodye Kleckley, Frank Easterlin, Roy English and Henry B. English.
[Note: Catherine Valeria Kleckley Born September 13, 1875 Died July 11, 1933 is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside her parents John L. Kleckley [1846 - 1923] and Caroline Frances Daniels, wife of John L. Kleckley [1840-1921]
 

Dan Kleckley

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian- Oct. 16, 1941
DAN KLECKLEY, OGLETHORPE MERCHANT, DIES
Dan Kleckley, Oglethorpe merchant and member of the Board of Aldermen for that community, died Thursday night at his home, after several years of failing health. He retired from active business about a year ago. He was sixty-three years old. Funeral services were conducted at the graveside in the Oglethorpe Cemetery, where burial also took place.
Mr. Kleckley was born September 13, 1878, the son of J. L. and Calline Daniel Kleckley.
Upon his graduation from GMC at Milledgeville, he opened a merchantile business which he operated in Oglethorpe for 42 years.
He joined the Masonic Order in his youth and was a former member of the County Board of Education and the County Board of Tax Equalizers.
The ministers officiating were the Rev. John D. Zeigler, pastor of the Lutheran Church, the Rev. A. W. Quillian of Cochran and the Rev. W. W. Whaley of Lumpkin.
Surviving are his wife, the former Maxey English; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie English; and Mrs. A. N. English of Oglethorpe; three sons, Henry Joe Kleckley of Oglethorpe, Fred Kleckley of Americus and Moodye Kleckley of Macon; one daughter; Miss Bertha Kleckley of Oglethorpe; and two grandchildren, Maxine and Geraldine Kleckley of Americus.
Active pallbearers were Henry B. English, Hill D. English, Ferrell English, Ralph English, David English and Emory English, his nephews.
Long list of Honorary pallbearers - not copied.
[Note: Dan Kleckley - Born September 13, 1878 - Died October 9, 1941 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Maxey English Kleckley [9-9-1881 - 8-10-1970]

Alton Lee Kleckley

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Mch. 28,1940
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO LEE KLECKLEY
Funeral services for Alton Lee Kleckley, prominent farmer of the Oglethorpe district, were held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. E. J. Kleckley of Oglethorpe.
Mr. Kelckley's death was sudden and shocking to the community. He suffered a heart attack Saturday afternoon while in Montezuma on business but returned to his home in Oglethorpe, where his condition grew steadily worse. He was removed to a Montezuma hospital Sunday morning and died in the afternoon. Mr. Kleckley's interest were widespread throughout Macon County and his loss will be felt.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. J. Kleckley, his wife, the former Miss Myrtle English; two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Murray and Miss Ruth Kleckley, a nephew, Charles Murray and a niece, Mrs. Cecil Johnson all of Oglethorpe.
The Rev. W. W. Whaley and the Rev. John Zeigler officiated at his funeral.
Interment was in the Oglethorpe Cemetery.
[Note: Lee Kleckley - Born March 13, 1884 - Died March 24, 1940 is buried in the Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Myrtle E. Kleckley [ 9-10-1881 - 7-8-1967]

Mrs. John L. Caroline Frances Daniels] Kleckley

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Jan. 14, 1921
MRS. J. L. KLECKLEY DEAD
Mrs. J. L. Kleckley, one of the best known and loved women in Macon County, died at her home in this city Saturday afternoon about 6 o'clock. Mrs. Kleckley was 81 years of age, and the mother of four living children, Mr. Dan Kleckley, Miss Val Kleckley and Mrs. Mack English and Mrs. Arras English. While the death of Mrs. Kleckley was not unexpected, it cast a gloom over the entire city and community. Mrs. Kleckley is survived by her husband, Uncle Babe Kleckley, four children and a number of grandchildren and hosts of friends.
Interment took place Sunday afternoon in the Lutheran Cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of friends of the deceased lady and family, numbers coming from other places to pay the last sad tribute of respect to a splendid woman.
Verily, a mother in Israel has gone to her reward to receive the grateful words, well done, thou good and faithful servant.
[Note: Caroline Frances Daniels, wife of John L. Kleckley - Born January 1, 1840 - Died January 8, 1921 is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside her husband, John L. Kleckley Co. C 12th Ga. Inf. CSA "Babe" Born March 20, 1846 - Died January 12, 1923.]

Elisha J. Kleckley

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Nov.16, 1917
MR. ELISHA J. KLECKLEY IS DEAD
Mr. E. J. Kleckley died at his home in this city last Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock. He had been in failing health for the past several months. He was about 65 years of age.
Besides his companion, Mrs. Bettie Kleckley, [the former Miss Elizabeth S. English, they married 2-6-1877]the deceased leaves five children, D. H. Kleckley, Lee Kleckley, Robert Kleckley, Miss Ruth Kleckley and Mrs. W. F. Murray, all living in Oglethorpe, to mourn his death.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.F.K. Roof, after which the remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Citizen joins the many friends in ezxtending sympathy to the bereaved ones.
[Note: Elisha J. Kleckley - Born January 3, 1854 - Died Novembere 14, 1917 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Betty E.[English] Kleckley [1857-1951]

Mrs. Daniel Wilson [Betty English ] Kleckley Obituary

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian July 11, 1940
DEATH COMES TO MRS. BETTY KLECKLEY, 72.
Mrs. Betty Kleckley, 72, who for many years resided here at Oglethorpe died at her residence in Atlanta Monday morning following a short illness.
Mrs. Kleckley, the widow of the late Daniel Wilson Kleckley, spent practically all of her life here, moving to Atlanta some few years ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Huggins Ellis , with whom she resided at the time of her death.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Huggins Ellis of Atlanta, sisters; Mrs. Berta Murray, Mrs. Myrtle Kleckley of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Annie Baker of Montezuma.
Funeral services were held Tuesday PM in Atlanta at Peachtree Chapel, Interment, Crest-Lawn Cemetery.
[Note: Daniel Wilson Kleckley [5-4-1854 - 8-2-1907] is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery between Daniel P. Coogle [1854-1937] & 2 unmarked adult graves.
This obituary is contrary to the info in the Macon County Life, THE JASPER NEWTON ENGLISH FAMILY, which says that Betty English wife of Daniel W. Kleckley is buried in Oglethorpe Cem. BUT that is another Betty English Kleckley who was the wife of Elisha T. Kleckley.

Dannie W. Kleckley

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. August 9, 1907
DEATH OF D. W. KLECKLEY - The death of Mr. D. W. Kleckley, which occurred suddenly last Friday, was a great shock to his many friends. He was one of Oglethorpe's prominent citizens and his death causes much sorrow in the town and county.
Mr. Kleckley during the past few years has been in failing health. He never gave up, however, until the final summons came to him as he was walking in his garden. Going into his room, he laid down on his bed and was dead before his family could reach him. His death is attributed to rheumatism, from which he had long suffered, going to his heart.
Mr. Kleckley was about 50 years of age and left a wife and two children, his mother, Mrs. Jane Kleckley, who made her home with him, a sister, Mrs. D. P. Coogle of Oglethorpe and a brother, Mr. J. L. Kleckley of near Fountainville.
He resided here a number of years, being a cotton warehouseman. He was very popular with the people as is attested by the fact that twice he was elected tax receiver of Macon County, making one of the best officers the county ever had. He was also clerk of the town of Oglethorpe for several years. He was a Mason, the funeral ceremonies being conducted by the Oglethorpe Lodge very beautifully.
He was a devoted husband and father, and was true to his friends. He was upright in his dealings and had the respect of all.
The funeral in the Oglethorpe Cemetery Saturday morning was attended by a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends.
[Note: D. W. Kleckley - Born 5-4-1854 - Died August 2, 1907 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery. According to the 1900 census of Macon Co., Dannie Kleckley 46 with his wife, Elizabeth M. [English] Kleckley and two children, Minnie J. 10, and Jasper W. 4.]

Dan Ferrell Kleckley

The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. November 18, 1910
DEATH OF LITTLE ONE - Ferrell, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kleckley, passed away, Wednesday afternoon, after a short illness from pleurisy.
The little fellow was idolized by his parents and was a favorite in the community. That he should have been cut off so soon and so suddenly, is another of the many decrees of Providence that we cannot understand. All there is left to do is to bow submissively, though with broken hearts, and try to feel that it was for the best.
The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire city. The funeral occurred Thursday, in the Oglethorpe Cemetery.
[Note: Dan Ferrell, son of Dan & Maxie English Kleckley - Born October 31, 1908 - Died November 17, 1910 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his parents Dan Kleckley [1878 - 1941] OBIT & Maxey English Kleckley [1881 - 1970] OBIT.

It has been brought to my attention that there is an error on:

IN MEMORY of REV. & MRS. JACOB KLECKLEY. [Found in the Obits]

The note at the bottom should read Frances Hamiter Kleckley [born abt. 1800 died July 4, 1883] and Jacob Kleckley [November 1, 1791 - April 23, 1862]

The remainder of the note is correct.

THANKS to Glen for noticing this and calling it to my attention through Sharon McChrystal.

Correction:

It has been brought to my attention that there is an error on:

IN MEMORY of REV. & MRS. JACOB KLECKLEY. [Found in the Obits]

The note at the bottom should read Frances Hamiter Kleckley [born abt. 1800 died July 4, 1883] and Jacob Kleckley [November 1, 1791 - April 23, 1862]

The remainder of the note is correct.

THANKS to Glen for noticing this and calling it to my attention through Sharon McChrystal.

10/22/2006

From: Guelda Hay’s Macon co., Ga. Obit Collection -   October 1985

 WILLIE      M.      KELLEY

Oglethorpe – Willie Kelley, 86, died Wednesday in a local nursing home.  Services will be held today in White Water Baptist Church near Oglethorpe.  Burial will be in PINE LEVEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY near Oglethorpe.  The Rev. Gene Wilson and Homer Fowler will officiate.

 Mr. Kelley, a lifelong resident of Macon County, was a retired farmer and carpenter.  He was a member and deacon of White Water Baptist Church .

 Survivors include his wife, Martha B. Kelley of Oglethorpe; a son, Billy Kelley of Oglethorpe; a sister, Nellie Wadsworth of Oglethorpe; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

 Watson Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.

 [Note:  Willie M. Kelley – Born – November 3, 1898 – Died October 30, 1985 is buried in Pine Level Cemetery beside his wife, Martha B. Kelley [May 17, 1904 – June 21, 1987]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.      July 21, 1960   

 MRS.    BEN      C.     [ Myra   Park ]     KENNEDY

 Funeral services for Mrs. Myra Park Kennedy, 74, of Oglethorpe, were held Wednesday in the Oglethorpe Methodist Church .

 The Rev. H. H. Sheppard and the Rev. Henry Thomas officiated.  Burial was in OGLETHORPE CEMETERY .

 Pallbearers were Howard Park, James Park, Theo Park, Glenn Smith, Bill Causey and Billy Scovill,  Smith Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 Mrs. Kennedy died Tuesday at a local hospital after a long illness.  She was a life-long resident of Macon County and a member of Oglethorpe Methodist Church .

 Survivors include her husband, Ben C. Kennedy; four daughters, Mrs. D. L. Witt of Macon, Mrs. G. E. English of Smyrna, Mrs. W. W. McMichael of Florence, Ala., and Mrs. P. M. Nix of Fayetteville; one son, J. B. Kennedy of Charleston, S.C.; sister, Mrs.  Irene Livingston of Ellaville; and a number of grandchildren.

 [Note:  Myra Park Kennedy – Born April 2, 1886 – Died July 19, 1960 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her grandson, Infant son of Mr. & Mr. J. B. Kennedy [August 5, 1944 – August 7, 1944]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.   December 13,  1962

 MRS.    MARY    LOU    MARTIN    KLECKLEY

 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou Martin Kleckley, who died Monday at a local hospital, were held Tuesday in the chapel of Watson Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. F. M. York officiating.  Burial was in OGLETHORPE CEMETERY .  Serving as pallbearers were George Hammock, Gene Stafford, Harvey Mathis, Robert Mathis, Rodger Martin, H. B. English, J. H. Taylor and Joe Coogle.

 A resident of Oglethorpe for 40 years, she was a native of Washington County .  She was a member of the Oglethorpe Baptist Church .

 Surviving are one brother, C. V. Martin of Eufaula , Ala. ; several nieces, including Miss Bessie Martin of Oglethorpe, Mrs. Lucille M. Tennant of Stockbridge and Miss Catherine Martin of Atlanta; several nephews including Carlos M. Martin of Oglethorpe and a great niece, Mrs. E. C. Coogle of Oglethorpe.

 Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 [Note:  Mary L. Martin Kleckley – Born 1874 – Died 1962 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery in the Martin Family Lot ]

[Note:  If anyone knows the name of Mrs. Mary Lou Martin Kleckley’s husband, PLEASE RESPOND]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma         May 26, 1960

 GEORGE          L.        KEEN,       SR.

 Funeral services for George L. Keen, Sr., 86 year old resident of St. Petersburg , Fla. , were held Tuesday at the chapel of Smith-Tindol Funeral Home.   He is a native of Macon County .

 The Rev. L. E. Williams officiated and interment was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY .

 Pallbearers were Martin Shealy, Dennis Riddle, W. E. Webb, III, W. E. Hunter, Hixon Guest, and John F. Williams.

 Mr. Keen was born in Macon County . He was a member of First Christ Methodist Church of St. Petersburg , Fla. , and was the second president of the Georgia Hotel Association.  He owned and operated several hotels in the south.

 He is survived by one son, George L. Keen, Jr. of Fort Worth , Texas , 

 Smith Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of attangements.

 [Note: George L. Keen. Sr. – Born 1876 – Died 1960 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside Lucy Coleman Keen [ Oct. 3 1839 – Nov. 17, 1906 ] & Charles R. Keen [ July 28, 1836 -  Nov. 27, 1905] Probably his parents.

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.     May 19, 1976

 WALTER   GAINES   KITCHENS

 Walter Gaines Kitchens, an Andersonville , Georgia resident, died Wednesday, May 12, 1976 in a Macon Hospital .  Mr. Kitchens was 78 years old and a native of Macon County .  He was a retired farmer.

 Funeral services for Mr. Kitchens were held Saturday, May 15, from the Watson-Mathews Funeral Chapel with Rev. Billy Oliver officiating.  Burial was in OGLETHORPE CEMETERY .

 Pallbearers – not copied.

 Surviving Mr. Kitchens are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Thompson Kitchens of Andersonville; seven daughters, Mrs. Stella Smith of Madison , Ga. , Mrs. Sue McCorkle of Jacksonville, Fl. Mrs. James Coleman of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Mrs. Don Minix of Brunswick, Ga., Mrs. W. C. Jones and Mrs. Benny Peaster of Macon, Ga. and Mrs. Terrell Smith of Warner Robins; four sons, Walter G. Kitchens, Jr. of Seale, Al.; Howard Kitchens of Warner Robins; Curtis Kitchens of Oglethorpe; Russell Kitchens of Montezuma; one brother, Sim Kitchens of Americus; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Story of Americus; Mrs. Foe Presley of Preston, Ga. 27 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

 [Note: Walter Gaines Kitchens – Born February 3, 1898 – Died May 12, 1976 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Nellie Thompson Kitchens [ Oct. 23, 1906 – Jan. 25, 1990

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe,Ga. Dec. 4, 1925

EDWARD RODOLPH KENNEDY
It was quite a shock to his many friends and relatives when it was learned Monday morning that Mr. E. R. Kennedy, while at the court house had died suddenly. He had come in to town as was his usual Monday practice to bring his daughter to school. He talked with relatives and friends for a short while and then went to the court house where he was found in just a few minutes, dead. He was practically a young man, being only thirty-eight years of age, and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Kennedy, Sr.
The body was taken to the home of his neice, Mrs. Cecil Johnson where he remained til Tuesday afternoon when he was taken to MT. ZION CEMETERY and interred, Rev. A. W. Quillian conducting the funeral services. He leaves besides his wife, two daughters, Christine and Mary Annie, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Kennedy, Sr., two brothers, Mr. Jesse Kennedy of Savannah and Mr. J. B. Kennedy, Jr. of this place; one sister, Mrs. T. M. Scovill. And several other relatives and scores of friends to mourn his loss.
[Note: This obit says he was interred at Mt. Zion Cem. yet
there is a Grave marker for Edward Rodolph Kennery b.
3-10-1887 d. November 30, 1925 in the OGLETHORPE
CEMETERY - According to the 1900 Census of Macon Co.
Ga, he would have been a son of James & Eliza W. Kennedy who are buried at Mt. Zion Cem.]

KELLEY-CROMER-WISHAM-LAW-HUNT-BARFIELD

WALTER G. KELLEY, 74 of AMERICUS OBITUARY

Funeral services for Walter G. Kelley, 74, of Americus, who died at the South Georgia Methodist Nursing Center Monday night, December 16th, after a long illness, were held Wednesday, December 18, from Reese Park Chapel in Americus with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Kelley was a native of Macon County and had resided in Americus for the last 23 years. He was the son of the late Frank Kelley and Mrs. Nancy Cromer Kelley and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Wisham of Americus; three sons. W. G. Kelley, Doris Kelley and Otis Kelley, all of Americus; four sisters, Mrs. Eula Law, Mrs. Robert Hunt, Mrs. Ham Law and Mrs. Howard Barfield, all of Oglethorpe; four brothers, Arnie Kelley, Dalton Kelley, Arthur Kelley of Plant City, Fla., Robert Kelley and Reuben Kelley, both of Oglethorpe; also 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 13, 1967
KLECKLEY - ENGLISH - BRYAN - LANE - JOHNSON
MRS. A. LEE [Myrtle English] KLECKLEY, 85, FUNERAL
Mrs. Myrtle English Kleckley, age 85, passed away July 8th at a local hospital. She was a life-long resident of Macon County and the widow of A. Lee Kleckley. Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Watson-Mathews Funeral Chapel with the Rev. F. M. York and Elder Robert Torrence officiating. Interment was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY. Pallbearers were H. B. English, E. W. Johnson, Carlos Martin, George Hammock, Mike Murray and Ed N. Murray, Jr. Surviving Mrs. Kleckley are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Kleckley of Oglethorpe and a number of nieces and nephews, among them, Mrs. John T. Bryan and Mrs. Pauline Lane of Oglethorpe and H. B. English and E. W. Johnson also of Oglethorpe. [Note: Myrtle E. Kleckley - Born September 20, 1881 - Died July 8, 1967 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Lee Kleckley [3-13-1884 - March 24, 1940] See his Obit on Macon County Website.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 13, 1967
KLECKLEY - ENGLISH - BRYAN - LANE - JOHNSON
MRS. A. LEE [Myrtle English] KLECKLEY, 85, FUNERAL
Mrs. Myrtle English Kleckley, age 85, passed away July 8th at a local hospital. She was a life-long resident of Macon County and the widow of A. Lee Kleckley. Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Watson-Mathews Funeral Chapel with the Rev. F. M. York and Elder Robert Torrence officiating. Interment was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY. Pallbearers were H. B. English, E. W. Johnson, Carlos Martin, George Hammock, Mike Murray and Ed N. Murray, Jr. Surviving Mrs. Kleckley are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Kleckley of Oglethorpe and a number of nieces and nephews, among them, Mrs. John T. Bryan and Mrs. Pauline Lane of Oglethorpe and H. B. English and E. W. Johnson also of Oglethorpe. [Note: Myrtle E. Kleckley - Born September 20, 1881 - Died July 8, 1967 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Lee Kleckley [3-13-1884 - March 24, 1940] See his Obit on Macon County Website.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 12, 1968

KERR - LEWIS - BROOKS

MRS. MAMIE LEWIS KERR, 97. OBITUARY

Services for Mrs. Mamie Lewis Kerr, 97, who died Friday night in a local hospital after an extended illness, were held December 8th at the Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Emory Gilbert and Rev. C. G. Ward officiated with burial in the Felton Cemetery. Mrs. Kerr, the widow of Rev. Robert Kerr, was a native of North Carolina but had lived in Montezuma since 1891. She was a graduate of Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C, where she was Dean of Women for a time. She was also a former instructor at Wesleyan College, Macon and taught at one time in the local high school. Mrs. Kerr was also active in local church work. Survivors include one son, Bromwell Kerr of Stone Mountain; one brother, Charles B. Lewis of Montezuma; one nephew, Charles Brooks of Dalton. [Note: Mamie Lewis Kerr - Born December 6, 1871 - Died December 6, 1968 is buried in Felton Cem. beside her husband, Robert Kerr [8-10-1866 - 4-15-1943]

Jasper W. Kleckley

The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. 9-4-1925
DEATH OF FORMER OGLETHORPE BOY
Jasper W. Kleckley, 30 years, died at the home of his sister Mrs. Frank Ellis in Atlanta after an illness of one week of pneumonia.
Only one lung being affected at first and as soon as the other became involved, no hope was entertained for his recovery.
He was the son of Mrs. Bettie English Kleckley and the late Wilson Kleckley.
He was an employee of the Southern Bell Telephone Co. and was held in high esteem by his co-workers.
Funeral services were conducted at the home and interment at Crest Lawn Cemetery with the Masons in charge there. Many beautiful offerings attested the esteem his friends held for him.
[Note: In The Oglethorpe Cemetery I find: D.W.Kleckley Born 5-4-1854 Died 8-2-1907 probably his Father, buried next to 2 unmarked adult graves.]

Mr. B. M. Kitchens

The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 July 13, 1933
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MR. B. M. KITCHENS
Oglethorpe, Ga. July 12, - Funeral services for Mr. B. M. Kitchens, 88, whose death occurred at his home near here Wednesday, were held at Mt. Zion Cemetery at ten o'clock Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. D. L. Heglar.
Mr. Kitchens had been ill for some time and his death was expected for several days before the end came. He had spent his entire life in this community and had a host of friends who mourn his passing. He was one of the very few Confederate Veterans in the county and the services were largely attended.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, Mr. Charlie Kitchens of this county and two daughters, Mrs. Sam J. English of Andersonville and Mrs. W. H. Harden of this county.
{Note: B. M. Kitchens Co. F. 26 Ga. Inf. CSA No Dates
is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery beside Mattie Kitchens [No dates]]

Miss Catherine Valeria Kleckley

The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 July 13, 1933
MISS C. V. KLECKLEY ANSWERS SUMMONS
Oglethorpe, Ga. - July 13, - Many hearts in Oglethorpe and vicinity were saddened Tuesday morning, July the 11th when it became known that Miss Val Kleckley, as she was familiarly called, had passed, at her home near Oglethorpe.
For many years she had been in failing health but this indisposition did not check her from duties or bar her from fellowship, for she like to mingle with her relatives and friends. Just the day before her death, she made a visit to a sick neighbor. On returning home, she seemed a little more indisposed than usual, but no one realized her grave condition until early Tuesday morning when death came silently and peacefully and freed her from the shackles of a frail body, and from the cares and anxieties of life, to live in a higher realm where there is no suffering, and where cares and anxieties are unknown.
Miss Val united with the Evangelical Lutheran Church early in life, and was confirmed to Mt. Zion Church where her great grandfather the Rev. Jacob Kleckley preached and labored so long, and like her worthy sire, she was noted for her kindness and generosity. She was the youngest daughter of the late John L. Kleckley and Caroline Daniel Kleckley. Her parents preceded her to the grave several years ago. She leaves one brother, Dan Kleckley of Oglethorpe, two sisters, Mrs. Mattie English of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Lydia English of near Oglethorpe with whom she made her home.
The funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church by her pastor, Rev. D. L. Heglar and her body laid to rest in the Church yard near by amid a concourse of relatives and friends.
The pallbearers were her nephews, Henry Joe Kleckley, Fred Kleckley and Moodye Kleckley, Frank Easterlin, Roy English and Henry B. English.
[Note: Catherine Valeria Kleckley Born September 13, 1875 Died July 11, 1933 is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside her parents John L. Kleckley [1846 - 1923] and Caroline Frances Daniels, wife of John L. Kleckley [1840-1921]

Mrs. B. M. [Mattie]Kitchens

The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 November 30, 1933
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. B. M. KITCHENS
Oglethorpe, Ga. Nov. 29 - Funeral services for Mrs. B. M. Kitchens, 83, whose death occurred at her home near here Saturday night following a long illness, were held at Mt. Zion Cemetery at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
She was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of the county, a member of the Lutheran Church at Mt. Zion, and had a host of friends who mourn her passing.
She and her husband, whose death occurred only some three months ago, spent their entire lives in this immediate section and for years have been regarded as one of the oldest and most beloved couples of their community.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Minnie English of Andersonville and Mrs. W. B. Harden who resides near here and one son, Charles Kitchens, who also resides near here in the Englishville district.
[Note: Mattie Kitchens [No dates] is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside her husband B. M. Kitchens [No dates] BUT Mattie Kitchens was born about 1850 and died November 24, 1933] Baldwin M. Kitchens Born about 1845 [He was 88 when he died on July 12, 1933]

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 21, 1972

LIEUT. COL. JAMES M. KENNEDY, Ret.

Lieut. Col. James M. Kennedy, Ret., died at his home in Satellite Beach, Florida, Tuesday, September 19, 1972 at the age of 56. He and his family had lived in Montezuma prior to moving to Florida approximately three months ago.
Lieut. Col. Kennedy, a native of Plains, Ga. had served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II, was recalled during the Korean Conflict and had remained in Military service until his retirement.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Jennings Kennedy; two daughters, Miss Robie Kennedy of Satellite Beach and Mrs. John Squires of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Funeral services for Lieut. Col. Kennedy will be held at 2 PM Friday at Watson Mathews Funeral Home and burial will be in ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY with full Military Honors.

From: THE BUTLER HERALD - September 8th & 22nd 1908  Abstracted by Marilyn N. Windham

MRS.  JOHN  KIMBRILL  [Elizabeth White]  MASSEY

Southland - Mrs. John Massey died last Tuesday. She is daughter of Jim White. Interred in the family cemetery.

In Memory - Mrs. Lizzie Massey died Sept. 1 at her home of J. K. Massey, Leaves husband and 11 children, 1 of which is an infant babe only 12 days old, father, mother and 3 brothers, viz. B. F. White of Fort Valley, J. M. White and C. O. White of Rupert.  Was 39. Interred at Prosperity Church Cemetery.

[Note: L. L. [Elizabeth White] Massey w/o J.K.M., [11-7-1868 - 9-1-1908] is buried in Prosperity Cemetery, 2 mi. S. State Hwy 127 beside her husband, John K. Massey [12-22-1866 - 10-16-1913]
 

Mrs. Elisha J. [Elizabeth English] Kleckley Obituary

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 12, 1951
MRS. BETTY KLECKLEY BELOVED OGLETHORPE CITIZEN, PASSES SAT.
Mrs. Betty Kleckley, beloved Oglethorpe citizen, passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon at the age of 94. She had been an invalid for several years, being confined to her bed most of the time.
A life-long resident of Macon County, Mrs. Kleckley was born on October 21, 1856, the daughter of the late Mack and Eugenia Peek English. She was the widow of the late Elisha J. Kleckley and the oldest member of the Oglethorpe Lutheran Church, which she served faithfully as long as her health permitted. [More of her activities - not copied]
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. W. F. Murray and Miss Ruth Kleckley, both of Oglethorpe; two brothers, M. H. English and Sam J. English of Oglethorpe; one sister, Mrs. Dan Kleckley of Oglethorpe, several grandchildren and two great, great, grandchildren, representing five generations.
Funeral services were held at her home Sunday afternoon, conducted by The Rev. Lloyd H. Seiler with burial in the Oglethorpe Cemetery.
Pallbearers - not copied. Smith Tindol was in Charge.
[Note: Betty E. Kleckley - Born October 21, 1856 - Died April 7, 1951 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Elisha J. Kleckley [ Jan. 3, 1854 - Nov. 14, 1917]

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Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga.  September 10, 1942

 EDNA   PAULINE   KING

 King Infant Is Buried On Wednesday

Funeral services were held on Wednesday for Edna Pauline King, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. King of Andersonville.  Burial was at MT. ZION LUTHERAN  CEMETERY  CHURCHYARD after services by the Rev. John D. Zeigler of the Oglethorpe Lutheran Church.  The baby was five days old. 

Mrs. King’s maiden name was Miss Pauline Norris.

[Note: Edna Pauline King [9-1-1942 – 9-6-1942] is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery]

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Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. December 3, 1942

 BOSE   KITCHENS

 Bose Kitchens, 65, Dies at Coker Home; Stricken Friday.

  Bose Kitchens, 65, died Sunday evening at 10:30 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Early Coker in the Cut-Off community. He was stricken early Friday morning and never regained consciousness.  Mr. Kitchens was a lifelong resident of that neighborhood.

  He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Early Coker, Mrs. Ann Jordan of Sumter County, Mrs. Joe Engram and Mrs. Ruche of Americus; and four brothers, Walter Kitchens of Cut-Off, Simm Kitchens of Americus; Joe Kitchens of Macon and John Kitchens of Green’s Mill. 

  Pallbearers were Ernest Coker, Alton Peeke, Grady Kitchens, Jess Kitchens, Greene Norris and Emmett Norris.

  Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. John Ziegler of the Lutheran Church of Oglethorpe, The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 4:30.

[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in “Cemeteries of Macon County” for Bose Kitchens who would have been born ca. 1877 Died Nov. 29, 1942]

[Contact Sandra Wellons for info]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga.   January 26, 1983

 ROBERT     LEE     KELLEY,    SR.

 Mr. Robert Lee Kelley, Sr., age 78, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, died Saturday, January 22,  1983 in the Montezuma Health Care Center.  Funeral services were held Monday, January 24, in Whitewater Baptist Church.  Burial was in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS.  The Rev. Gene Wilson and the Rev. Homer Fowler officiated.

  Mr. Kelley was born May 9, 1904 in Macon County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley.  He was a lifelong resident of Macon County, a retired carpenter and a veteran of World War 11.  He was a member of Travelers Rest Masonic Lodge # 65 for over 50 years.

  Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lillian Countryman Kelley of Oglethorpe; two sons, Robert L. Kelley, Jr. of Oglethorpe, Howard F. Kelley of Pottersville, Ga., three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Corley of Oglethorpe, Mrs. Charlotte Peacock and Mrs. Joyce Crook, both of Pottersville; two brothers, Arthur Kelley of Plant City, Florida and Reuben Odom of Ideal; three sisters, Mrs. Tommy Law, Sr. and Mrs. Julia Hunt, both of Oglethorpe, Ga. Mrs. Annie Belle Barfield of Marshallville; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

  Pallbearers were Kelley Bearden, Marvin Mygrant, Billy Kelley, Luther Odom, Clemon Odom, Raymond Hunt.

  Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge.

[Note: Robert Lee Kelley – Born May 9, 1904 – Died January 22, 1983 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Lillian C. Kelley [January 15, 1922 – No death date at the time of the survey for the “Cemeteries of Macon County” in 1993

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 4, 1954

CHARLIE KITCHENS

Funeral Services For Charlie Kitchens, 78, Held Friday, October 29.

Charles Kitchens, 78 year old Oglethorpian, passed away at his home early Thursday morning, October 28, after a short illness.

He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Boze and Mattie Williams Kitchens, and had spent his entire life in Macon County.

Funeral services were held Friday morning, October 29, from the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. J. W. Hartley officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. [according to this obit BUT I found his marker in the Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Annie Kitchens]

Survivors include the wife, the former Annie Edge; one daughter, Mrs. Tom Key of Englishville, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie English of Andersonville.

Pallbearers were Olin English, Merlan Williams, Theron Hardin, Emory English and Beuford Forrester.

Smith-Tindol Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Charlie Kitchens [1876 - 1954] is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Annie Kitchens [1872 - 1955]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 3, 1964

BEN CLARK KENNEDY

B. C. Kennedy, 78, Buried Monday At Oglethorpe

Funeral services for Ben Clark Kennedy, 78, who died Saturday, August 29, at the home of a daughter in Florence, Ala. were held at 3 pm Monday in the Oglethorpe Methodist Church. The Rev. Henry Thomas officiated and interment was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY.

Grandsons of the deceased served as pallbearers, Honorary pallbearer - Not Copied.

A life-long resident of Oglethorpe, Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Oglethorpe Methodist Church. He was a retired employee of the Atlanta Coastline Railroad.

Surviving are son, J. B. Kennedy of North Charleston, S.C.; four daughters, Mrs. G. E. English of Smyrna, Mrs. D. L. Witt of Macon, Mrs. Paul Nix of Fayetteville and Mrs. W. W. McMichael of Florence, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Scoville of Oglethorpe; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Watson Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Oglethorpe Cemetery for Ben Clark Kennedy. There are other Kennedy family members buried there but no noticeable unmarked grave.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 23, 1943

B. U. KING or B. N. KING

B. U. King Dies At Andersonville.

Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Mount Zion Lutheran Church for B. U. King, 67, of Andersonville, who died Monday morning at his residence. The Rev. John B. Zeigler conducted the rites.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, B. F. King, J. R. King and Elbert King, all of Andersonville, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Kitchens of Sumter County.

[Note: B. N. King [May 1, 1878 - December 10, 1943] is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside Emma S. King [May 21, 1878 - Nov. 8, 1968]

[Note: This family used initials and I have not as yet found the deceased's name written and the initials have been mis-read either on the marker or by the newspaper]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 11, 1943

JAMES EDWARD KELLY

"Jimmy" Kelly Buried Sunday; Boy Scouts Pallbearers

A pall of sadness was thrown over the activities of Montezuma school children last week because of the sudden and tragic death of one of their classmates, 13 year old James Edward Kelly, in a street accident involving a truck and a bicycle.

The accident occurred on North Dooly Street near the Montezuma city limits late Friday afternoon and the boy, familiarly known to everyone as Jimmy, died at 11:40 that night at the Macon County Clinic.

Jimmy came to Montezuma from Dooly County nine years ago with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey C. Kelly. His father originally camer from Royston, Ga. and his mother was the former Miss Susie Dell Benifield of Alabama. Jimmy was born on September 1, 1930. He was a second class Scout in Troop 86, Montezuma. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister Nell Kelly.

Services were held at the Montezuma Baptist Church, Sunday, November 7th with the Rev. George M. Ray officiating. Interment was in the FELTON CEMETERY.

Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers and Out of Town People attending - Not copied.

[Note: James Edward Kelly [ September 1, 1930 - November 5, 1943] is buried in Felton Cemetery near his parents; Susie B. Kelley [1908 - 1988] and Dewey C. Kelly [1900 - 1972]

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