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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 21, 1972
MRS. DENNIS E. [Sarah Frances Quinlan] SHEA
Mrs. Sarah Frances Quinlan Shea, 69, died Monday afternoon
in an Americus hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, 11 am from St.
Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Montezuma with Father
Patrick Adams officiating. Burial will be in RICHLAWN
CEMETERY in Watertown, Mass.
Mrs. Shea was a native of Watertown and had lived in
Montezuma for the past 22 years. She was a member of St.
Michael's Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis E. Shea of Montezuma;
two daughters, Miss Mary Plyllis Shea of Wateertown and Mrs.
Sara Ann McPhillips of Framingham, Mass.; a son, Richard N.
Shea of Watertown; a sister, Miss Mary Quinlan of Watertown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building
fund of the St. Michael's Romas Catholic Church of
Montezuma.
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. November 7, 1963
JOHN HENRY [Buddy] SHIRAH
Funeral services for John Henry [Buddy] Shirah, 81, who died at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Ernest W. [Gussie Shirah] Fowler of Montezuma, Saturday afternoon following a lengthy illness, were held Sunday in the chapel of Watson Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma.
The Rev. C. G. Ward officiated with burial in the PINE LEVEL CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were Jack Tatum, Leonard Frank, Artis Lockerman, R. A. Waters, Allen Payne and Hastel Pike.
Mr. Shirah was a native of Macon County, residing here all his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Montezuma and was a retired farmer.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ernest W. Fowler and Mrs. C. W. [Mamie Shirah] Pike, Sr., both of Montezuma; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Cromer and Miss Johnnie Lee Shirah, both of Oglethorpe; one son, John Hilton Shirah of Leslie; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
[Note: John H. Shirah – Born 1882 – Died November 2, 1963 is buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery. There is a new, very interesting marker placed since the “Cemeteries of Macon County” book was published in addition to several other Shirah markers which includes John H. Shirah’s Mother, Rhoda Hill Shirah [1860 – 1947] & his Father, George W. Shirah with No Death Date. Anyone knowing the Death Date of George W. Shirah, PLEASE RESPOND.]
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. August 29, 1963
PACILLA SHIRAH [Infant]
Graveside services for Pacilla Shirah, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Shirah of Leslie, who died Friday at a Montezuma hospital, were held Saturday at the MOUNT OLIVE CHURCH CEMETERY near Potterville. The Rev. W. R. Childree officiated.
The infant’s mother is the former Eloise Wilson of Oglethorpe.
Survivors other than the parents include one sister, Charlotte Shirah; material grandmother, Mrs. Evelyn Pitts Wilson of Pottersville; and paternal grandfather, John H. Shirah of Montezuma.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Infant – Unmarked – No dates – is buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Potterville [Taylor Co.], Ga. beside Eloise Wilson Shirah [4-9-1936 – Sept. 8, 1978]
1878 March 8
ROUND ABOUT IN GEORGIA
Rev. S. H. J. Sistrunk, a well known Methodist preacher, died in Fort Valley last Week.
Transcribed by Margie Daniels
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 19, 1986
FRED SOUTER
Mr. Fred Souter, 74, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, died Monday, March 17, 1986, in Sumter Regional Hospital, Americus, Georgia. Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Tuesday, March 18, in Whitewater Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Wilson and the Rev. Homer Fowler officiating. Burial was in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY.
Mr. Souter, a son of the late Walter Frederick Souter and Sally Frances Ellis Souter, was born in Schley County, October 22, 1911. He lived in Macon County for the past forty three years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Whitewater Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Tessa Barfield Souther; a daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Williams of Jonesboro, Georgia; a brother, Harry Souter of Thomaston, Ga.; four grandchildren, Tina Renee Williams and Kenneth Charles Williams, Christy Arnold and Gina Arnold.
Pallbearers were Pat Simmons, Floyd Rooks, Billy Kelley, Murray Ellis, Harold Oliver, Marcene Ellis.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Fred Souter - Born October 22, 1911 - Died March 17, 1986 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Tessa [Barfield] Souter [5-1-1915 - 6-28-1999] See her obit. & their daughter, Carol Souter Williams [12-28-1943 - 6-6-1988]
DEATH AND OBITUARY NOTICES FROM THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1867 - 1878. Issue of May 7, 1878. THANKS, John
MRS. SARAH J. SKINNER, aged forty-five years, died in Macon County, Ga. April 20, 1878.
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave either in Macon County Cemeteries of Cemeteries of Taylor County for any of the Skinner Family. However I do find them in the following Census records:
1860 TAYLOR CO., GA. CENSUS [260]
SKINNER, William J. 32 SC
Sarah J. 26 SC
Nathan T. 6 SC
Texanna M. 4 SC
Henrietta A. 3 SC
Mason M. 1 SC
WAYNEWRIGHT, James D. 23
Penelope 23
Allen C. 1
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Since Mason M. Skinner was 1 years old and was born in South Carolina, they apparently just moved to Georgia.
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1870 MACON CO., GA. CENSUS HH 494 - 814th Dist. [Lanier Area]
SKINNER, William J. 42 m/w SC Farmer $500
Sarah J. 36 f/w SC
Nathan T. 16 m/w SC Farm labor
Texanna 14 f/w SC School
Henrietta 12 f/w SC School
Madison M. 10 m/w
Martha J. 9 f/w
Sarah L. 7 f/w
Celestia O. 5 f/w
Patience S. 2 f/w
Emma O. 1 f/w
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The Skinner Family does Not appear in either Taylor or Macon Counties in 1880 Census If you have any further info on the burial spot of Mrs. Sarah J. Skinner. PLEASE RESPOND.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 18, 1985
JEROME ARNO SLAPPEY
Jerome Arno Slappey, 71, of Marshallville, Georgia, died Saturday, December 14, 1985, at his home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm Monday, December 16, in Ochlocknee Baptist Church, Ochlocknee, Georgia. Burial was in the OCHLOCKNEE CEMETERY. The Rev. Danny Barton and the Rev. Tom McCall officiated.
Mr. Slappey, a native of Pelham, Georgia, resident in Marshallville for the past eight yerars. He was born October 24, 1914, a son of James F. Slappey and Stella Mae Wilkes Slappey. He was retired from the textile business and a member of Pelham Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Mae Baker Slappey; three daughters, Mrs. Montine S. Giles of Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Sherry Dean of Marshallville, Miss Gwen Slappey of Ochlocknee; a son, Winston J. Slappey of Lizella; a brother, Odell Slappey of Ochlocknee; four grandchildren.
Pallbearers - Not Copied. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
[Jerome A. Slappey - Born October 24, 1914 - Died December 14, 1985 was moved to MARSHALLVILLE CEMETERY]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 4, 1983
GENE ARTHUR STAFFORD
Mr. Gene Arthur Stafford, age 76, of Oglethorpe, Ga. died Thursday, April 28,
1983 in Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, Americus, Ga. Funeral services were held
at 10:30 am Saturday, April 30, in Oglethorpe Baptist Church with burial in
OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY.
The Rev. Bill Deakins officiated.
Mr. Stafford, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stafford, was born October 27, 1906 in
Murray County, Georgia. He resided in Oglethorpe most of his life, was a retired
lumberman and a member and lifetime deacon of Oglethorpe Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Morris E. [Buck] Stafford of Oglethorpe, Gary D.
Stafford of Unadilla; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley S. Martin of Oglethorpe; five
brothers, Carl Stafford, Leonard Stafford, Robert Stafford and Charlie Stafford
all of Oglethorpe. Luke Stafford of Marshallville, one sister, Mrs. Jinevelyn
Poole of Ideal, seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers & Honorary Pallbearers - Not Copied. Watson - Mathews Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Gene Arthur Stafford - Born October 27, 1906 - April 28, 1983 is buried
in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside Sallye Kate Deloach Stafford [9-28-1913 -
11-17-1959] See her obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 22, 1992
ROGER GOODWIN STREETMAN [Picture]
Services For Roger G. Streetman, 81, of Ideal.
Roger Goodwin Streetman, 81, of Ideal, died Tuesday, January 14, 1992 at Palmyra
Medical Center in Albany.
Funeral services were held at 3 pm Thursday, January 16, at LITTLE BETHEL
FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH in Ideal. Burial was in the CHURCH CEMETERY.
The Rev. Sidney Jones and the Rev. Gene Ross officiated and eulogies were given
by Streetman's children, Phillip Arien Streetman and Roger Ann Jones.
Streetman was born April 25, 1910 in Reynolds, the son of William Harvey
Streetmand and Minnie Lee Brown Streetman.
He was married to the late Effie Raburn Streetman of Ideal.
Streetman was a justice of the peace in Ideal for approximately 20 years. He
also worked as a self-employed well driller and electrician from 1925 to 1965.
He had lived in Ideal since 1935.
He helped organize the first Boy Scout Troop in Ideal in 1951. He was
instrumental in obtaining telephones for the rural area around Ideal in 1951,
after service had been turned down by telephone companies several times. He went
to the Public Service Commission in Atlanta for aid and received it.
He was a member of the Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church where he served as
treasurer from 1965 to 1972. He was also a member of Traveler's Rest Masonic
Lodge No. 65 in Montezuma. He was scoutmaster of the Ideal Boy Scout Troop in
1951-52.
Streetman served as a medic in the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 and 1934.
Survivors are his son, Phillip Arien Street of Cordele, his daughter, Roger Ann
Jones of Camilla; his Stepmother, Annie Lou McDaniel Streetman of Ellaville,
three brothers, Perry Thomas Streetman and Lemuel Elbert Streetman of Ellaville
and William Harvey Streetman, Jr. of Salisbury, N.C., one sister, Annie Pearl
Rogers of Ellaville and four grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in Charge - Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Note: Roger G. Streetman - Born April 25, 1910 - Died January 14, 1992 is buried
in Little Bethel Cemetery beside his wife, Effie Streetman [6-21-1911 - Oct. 2,
1978]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 23, 1985
MRS. LEON [Lois Lytle] SHIRAH
Services Held for Mrs. Lois Lytle Shirah, 83, of Byromville, At Hepzibah Cem.
Mrs. Lois Lytle Shirah, age 83, of Byromville, Georgia, died Wednesday, May 15,
1985 in the Rosewood Medical Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm
Friday, May 17, in the Byromville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donna
Friesen officiated and burial was in HEPZIBAH CEMETERY in Dooly County..
Mrs. Shirah, a native of Dooly County, was born September 12, 1901, a daughter
of Thomas T. Lytle, Sr. and Emmie Wilson Lytle. She was a life long resident of
Dooly County and a member of the Byromville United Methodist Church. She taught
music at the Byromville High School and also gave private lessons, retiring in
1970, after thirty years of teaching. She was the wife of the late Leon Shirah.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Jennings Parrish of Albany; two sisters-in-law,
Mrs. R. C. Collier of Montezuma and Mrs. Alfred Lytle of Atlanta, a number of
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Wayne West, Bob Jeter, Sammy Lester, Billy Ingram, Billy
Kitchens and Dennis Lanning.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangements.
[Note: Hepzibah Cemetery in Dooly Co., Ga. is located about four miles from
Byromville on Byromville-Americus Road. Her father, Thomas T. Lytle [2-29-1868 -
5-19-1926] is buried there.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 5, 1992
ROBERT STAFFORD
Services Held For Robert Stafford, 74, of Oglethorpe.
Mr. Robert Stafford, 74, of 303 Cuyler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia, died
Saturday, February 1, 1992 in Middle Georgia Hospital, Macon, Ga.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, in the Oglethorpe Baptist
Church with the Rev. Bill Givens officiating. Burial was in FELTON CEMETERY.
Montezuma, with full Masonic rites.
Mr. Stafford, a native of Murray County, was born May 27, 1917, the son of James
Clayton Stafford and Daisy Cantrell Stafford. He had resided in Macon County for
most of his life, was a member of Oglethorpe Baptist Church and a retired Civil
Service employee. He was a member of Traveler's Rest Masonic Lodge No. 65 and an
Army Veteran of World War II. He was the husband of the late Agnes Jackson
Stafford.
Survivors are a son, Robert C. "Bobby" Stafford of Columbus, Missouri; three
brothers, Leonard Stafford and Charlie Stafford, both of Oglethorpe and Luke
Stafford of Marshallville, and a sister, Mrs. Jinevelyn Poole of Ideal, Ga. as
well as two granddaughters.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Robert Stafford - Tech 5 U.S.Army WWII - Born May 27, 1917 - Died
February 1, 1992 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside his wife, Agnes Jackson
Stafford [9-27-1921 - 12-9-1986]
Citiaens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 24, 1964
MRS. CORA S. SILLS
Mrs. Cora Sills, 95, Passes Saturday After Illness.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Snellgrove Sills, 95, who died Saturday, December
19, 16 the home of her son, Roland E. Sills of Eatonton, following an extended
illness, were held at 3 pm Sunday in the Montezuma Methodist church.
The Rev. Sam Douthit and the Rev. Steve Johnson officiated and burial was in the
BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. Pallbearers were Roland E. Sills, Jr., G.
Dale Sills, Jack Rumph, Dave Rumph, Paul Sinclair, Charlie Robinson and William
Easterlin.
Mrs. Sills was a member of the Montezuma Methodist Church and had been a
lifelong resident of Macon county.
Survivors include another son, Edmund R. Sills of Montezuma; two grandchildren,
Roland E. Sills, Jr. and G. Dale Sills, both of Eatonton; and six
great-grandchildren.
[Note: Cora S. Sills - Born August 10, 1869 - December 19, 1964 is buried in
Bertha Dozier Cemetery.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 25, 1974
JESSE PICKINGS SMITH
Jesse Pickings Smith of Montezuma passed away, Wednesday, September 18, at
Riverside Hospital. He was 93 years of age. He was a native of Calhoun, Georgia
but had lived here for 44 years and was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 19, at 4 PM at the Cedar Valley
Baptist Church with Dr. A. C. Martin officiating. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER
MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Surviving Mr. Smith are one son, Judson Smith of Calhoun, Ga.; four daughters,
Mrs. Charlie Griffin, Mrs. Gene Taylor of Montezuma, Mrs. Sam Layfield of
Pinehurst, Mrs. C. B. Crook of Americus; one brother, Melvin J. Smith of
Calhoun; two sisters, Mrs. Delie S. Rodgers of Marietta, Mrs. Mary Lee DeFore of
Resaca, Ga.; 23 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
Watson-Mathews had charge of arrangements.
[Note: Jesse Pickings Smith - Born March 31, 1881 - Died September 18, 1974 is
buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his wife, Addie Poarch Smith [Oct. 7,
1885 -0 April 3, 1962] Obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 27, 1961
MRS. JOSEPH [Eunice E. Hill] STRADLER
Mrs. Stradler, 59, Passes In Miami.
Mrs. Eunice E. Stradler,
59, of Miami, Florida, died Tuesday July 18, 1961.
Mrs. Stradler was the former Miss Eunice Hill of Montezuma.
Survivors are her husband, Joseph Stradler, a brother, Alva L. Hill and four
sisters, Mrs. J. W. Gillespy, Mrs. G. B. Dye, Mrs. Walter Hawksley, Mrs. George
Adams, all of Miami and a number of relatives in Montezuma and Macon County.
Funeral services were held Thursday in the Bass Memorial Mortuary in Miami.
[Note: Obit does not say where she was buried.]
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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 5, 1962
MRS. JESSE PICKENS [Addie
Poarch] SMITH
Mrs. Addie Smith Passes Suddenly Tuesday Evening.
Mrs. Addie Poarch Smith, 76, of Montezuma, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon in a
local hospital.
Mrs. Smith has lived in Montezuma for 40 years, making her home in the Five
Points Community. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, J. P. Smith of Montezuma, one son, Judson Smith
of Calhoun; five daughters, Mrs. Jessie Mae Peavy and Mrs. Charlie Griffin, both
of Montezuma; Mrs. Sam Layfield of Pinehurst; Mrs. C. B. Crook of Americus and
Mrs. Gene Taylor of Marshallville; three brothers, Thomas Poarch of Macon; S. M.
Poarch of Otheile, Washington, and Ruben Poarch of Calhoun; 22 grandchildren;20
great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home.
[Note: Addie Poarch Smith - Born October 7, 1885 - Died April 3, 1962 is buried
in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY beside her husband, Jesse Pickens Smith
[3-31-1881 - 9-18-1974]
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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 15, 1955
MRS. DAVID CUSTER [Theodocia M. Park] SMITH, SR.
Rites Tuesday For Mrs. D. C. Smith, Sr., Beloved Citizen.
Funeral services for Mrs. D. C. Smith, Sr. were conducted Tuesday afternoon, December 13, from the Oglethorpe Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin York, Rev. Henry Thomas and Rev. C. A. Phillips officiating. Interment was in OGLETHORPE CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were Howard Park, James Park, Theo Park, Howard Park, Jr. George Smith and Bill Smith.
Mrs. Smith, the former Miss Theodocia Park, a lifelong resident of Macon County, died early Monday in a local hospital following a brief illnbess. She was the wife of Macon County Tax Collector, D.C. Smith. She was an active member of the Oglethorpe Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her husband, include a daughter; Miss Kathleen Smith of Dublin; three sons, Glenn Smith of Montgomery, Ala.; the Rev. W. Park Smith of Adel and Lt. Col. D. C. Smith, Jr. of Fort Still, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Livingston of Ellaville and Mrs. Ben Kennedy of Oglethorpe, one brother, Ross Park of Ellaville.
Smith Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Theodocia M. Park, wife of D.C.Smith [September 11, 1881 - December 12, 1955] is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, David Custer Smith, Sr. [September 17, 1876 - August 7, 1957]
[Note: OOOPS !!! In "Cemeteries of Macon County" the death date for Theodocia M. Park Smith is incorrect. It reads 12-12-1965 BUT should read 12-12-1955. Please correct your copy.
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. October 4, 1929
THOMAS MAYES SCOVILL
Funeral Services For T. M. Scovill
Funeral services for Thomas Mayes Scovill, 48, who died at his residence here
Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock, were held from the late residence at three
o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. J. Sanders. Mr. Scoville had
been reared here, coming to Oglethorpe when a boy and was one of the best known,
and most prominent citizens of this section. For years he was Post Master here,
served as a member of the City Council and at the time of his death was a member
of the City Board of Education. Mr. Scovill was also a member of the local
Kiwanis Club, and was always took a leading part in civic affairs, never loosing
an opportunity to do anything that would help either his fellowman or his
community, and it was this spirit that made him hundreds of personal friends
over this entire community, all of whom will be deeply grieved to learn of his
passing. He had been ill for some months, but had only been confined to his bed
for the past ninety days.
In addition to his widow [not named], he is survived by two small sons, May
Scovill, Jr. and Billie Scovill , his mother, Mrs. Kittie Kiker, also of this
city, and three brothers, Messrs, Ed Scoville of West Palm Beach, Fla., Will
Scovill of Atlanta and Don Scovill of Tampa. Interment was in OGLETHORPE
CEMETERY.
[Note: T. M. Scovill [September 13, 1881 - October 1, 1929] is buried in
Oglethorpe Cemetery beside Mamie E. Kleckley Scovill, wife of T. M. Scovill [May
4, 1879 - March 29, 1913] Obit & Sarah Kennedy Scovill [January 4, 1890 -
February 27, 1976] Obit
Mrs. Eugene [Wynelle English] Stafford Obituary
The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 March 9, 1933
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. EUGENE STAFFORD
Oglethorpe, Ga. March 9, - Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene Stafford, 19, who
death occurred at the Macon County Clinic at Montezuma early Friday morning,
were held from the Baptist Church here at three o'clock Saturday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. E. L. Jenkins of Ideal.
Mrs. Stafford who before her marriage was Miss Wynelle English, Was a native of
this county and spent her entire life in this section.
She was only ill a few days, but it was realized some 48 hours before the end
came, that recovery was impossible.
Surviving in addition to the young grief stricken husband, are her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul English of Ideal; one child, Eugene Stafford, Jr.; one brother,
Hiley English and a number of other relatives.
Interment was in the city [Oglethorpe] cemetery here.
[Note: Wynelle English Stafford Born October 11, 1913 Died March 4, 1933 is
buried in the Oglethorpe Cemetery]
OBITS FOR JUNE 2003
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. July 28, 1955
MILTON THOMAS SHIRAH
Final Rites Held Wednesday For Milton Thomas Shirah, 69.
Funeral services for Milton Thomas Shirah, 69, who died unexpectedly Tuesday following a heart attack, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational Holiness Church, of Montezuma.
The Rev. Tom Sweat of Barnesville officiated and burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Pallbearers included Charlie Shirah, W. A. Shirah, and C. B. Shirah, Selman Odom, Sammie Odom and Howard Odom.
Mr. Shirah was a life-long resident of Macon County and a member of the Congregational Holiness Church.
Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Jessie Ida Mygrant, three daughters, Mrs. Edna Hurst of Montezuma, Mrs. Wade Howard of Perry, and Mrs. G. H. Lawrence of Macon; two sons, Thomas Shirah of Reidsville and Thurmond Shirah of Rome; a sister, Mrs. Lila Parks of Montezuma; a brother, Lester Shirah of Columbus; and nine grandchildren.
[Note: M. T, Shirah – Born October 14, 1885 – Died July 26, 1955 is buried in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery beside Jessie Ida Shirah [Feb. 28, 1890 – May 26, 1974]
OBITS FOR JUNE 2003
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. July 3, 1958
JOSEPH POOLE STANDRIDGE
Standridge Infant Buried Here Monday.
Graveside services were held Monday Morning in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY for Joseph Poole Standridge, twelve-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Standridge of Byromville. The Rev. J. O. Akin, pastor of Byromville Methodist church officiated and Montezuma Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors other than the mother and father are two sisters, Susanne Standridge and Amy Jo Standridge, both of Byromville, paternal Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Standridge of Byromville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sally Poole of Fairmount, Ga.
[Note: Joseph Poole Standridge – Born July 14, 1958 – Died July 26, 1958 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his parents: Louise P. Standridge [August 30, 1920 – No death date as of 1993] & Joseph P. Standridge [March 9, 1919 – November 28, 1967] See his obit.
OBITS FOR JUNE 2003
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. September 25, 1958
REUBEN ANDREW SINGLETARY
Funeral Services Conducted Tuesday For Singletary Youth, 11
Reuben Andrew Singletary, age 11, of Montezuma, died Sunday, September 21, in a local hospital. The youth received a head injury earlier in the afternoon while playing with a group of children near the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben E. Singletary.
He was a pupil in Mrs. Lester’s fourth grade at Montezuma School and a member of Salem Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, survivors include three sisters, Barbara Singletary, Agnes Singletary and Diane Singletary, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Singletary, all of Montezuma; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Powell of Vienna; and a number of a aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Salem Baptist Church with the pastor. Rev. Shelby Royal and Rev. Otho Pirkle officiating. Interment followed in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK with Gardner Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers and honorary escort included members of the local National Guard Unit.
[Note: Rubin Andrew Singletery – Born March 2, 1947 – Died September 21, 1958 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery.
OBITS FOR JUNE 2003
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. October 16, 1958
MACK HARDEMAN SMITH
Mack H. Smith, 75, Passes Here; Funeral Rites Thursday
Mack H. Smith, 75, resident of North Dooly St., Montezuma, died Wednesday at a local hospital.
A retired farmer, Mr. Smith lived in Macon County most of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl W. Smith; two sons, J. Henry Smith of Montezuma and P. Wheeler Smith of Oglethorpe; one daughter, Mrs. Randall Nix of Atlanta; one brother Austin Smith of Port Orange, Fla.; seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Montezuma, with the pastor, the Rev. C. G. Ward officiating. Interment will follow in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
[Note: Mack Hardeman Smith – Born October 26, 1883 – Died October 15, 1958 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his wife, Cora Pearl W. Smith [July 20, 1890 – Oct. 29, 1981]
Mrs. Lois Rogers Styles/Stiles Obituary
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. April 15, 1927
MRS. STILES BURIED HERE SUNDAY P. M.
Mrs. John Stiles, formerly Miss Lois Rogers of this city and daughter of Mrs.
Homer Rogers, died in a hospital in Macon Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock
after a short illness. Her mother and her sister, Mrs. Charlie Hall of Montezuma
were at her bedside at the time of her death.
Mrs. Stiles was born Aug. 6, 1899 and was reared in Oglethorpe where she had
scores of friends. After graduating from the local high school, Mrs. Stiles
attended G.S.C.W. at Milledgeville after which she was a prominent teacher for
several years before her marriage to John Stiles of Macon.
After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Stiles lived in Macon where they were well
known.
Surviving her are her husband, John Stiles, a daughter, Betty Elaine, three
sisters, Mrs. C. S. Hall of Montezuma; Mrs. J. C. Baldwin of Metter; Miss Martha
Rogers of Oglethorpe; two brothers, E. B. Rogers of West Point; and Roy L.
Rogers of Macon and her mother, Mrs. Homer Rogers of Oglethorpe.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Saunders, pastor of the Methodist
church at the home of her mother Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was
in the family lot in the Oglethorpe cemetery.
Interesting Note: [Betty Elaine Styles born August 6, 1899
Died April 9, 1927 - Lois Rogers Styles died 3 days after
her daughter was born]
Betty Elaine Styles Obituary
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Oct. 14, 1927
BETTY STYLES BURIED HERE
Little Betty Elaine Styles, seven month old daughter of Mr. John Styles of
Montezuma, and the late Mrs. John Styles, formerly Miss Lois Rogers of this
city, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Baldwin in Metter.
The death occurred after a short illness of pneumonia.
Since the death of Mrs. Styles seven months ago in Macon, the baby had been in
the home of Mrs. Styles' sister, Mrs. Baldwin.
The body was brought to the home of the baby's grandmother, Mrs. Homer Rogers
Thursday afternoon with
interment at the Oglethorpe cemetery.
Mrs. Eugene [Wynelle English] Stafford Obituary
The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 March 9, 1933
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. EUGENE STAFFORD
Oglethorpe, Ga. March 9, - Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene Stafford, 19, who
death occurred at the Macon County Clinic at Montezuma early Friday morning,
were held from the Baptist Church here at three o'clock Saturday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. E. L. Jenkins of Ideal.
Mrs. Stafford who before her marriage was Miss Wynelle English, Was a native of
this county and spent her entire life in this section.
She was only ill a few days, but it was realized some 48 hours before the end
came, that recovery was impossible.
Surviving in addition to the young grief stricken husband, are her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul English of Ideal; one child, Eugene Stafford, Jr.; one brother,
Hiley English and a number of other relatives.
Interment was in the city [Oglethorpe] cemetery here.
[Note: Wynelle English Stafford Born October 11, 1913 Died March 4, 1933 is
buried in the Oglethorpe Cemetery]
Mrs. Bethea Moody English
The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 May 11, 1933
DEATH OF MRS. BETHIA ENGLISH [By Mrs. Mary Belle Powers] Oglethorpe, Ga. May 11,
Just as twilight deepened into darkness Friday evening, May 5th, the brittle
cord which bound the soul of Mrs. Bethia English to earth was snapped asunder,
and the golden chain which linked congenial minds and kindred spirits was
severed. Though she had been in enfeebled health for sometime, the message,
"Grandmother English is dead", affected us differently than the report that she
was ill and gradually sinking to the tomb. But the transition from life to death
was so peaceful that those who watched at her bedside realized that it was a
blessed exchange from earth to heaven. she has been freed from the cares, toils
and anxieties of life, and in their stead, gained peace, rest and joy
unspeakable. She passed away in a good old age, being in ther 86th year, like a
shock of grain, fully ripe for the harvest, she has been gathered home to enjoy
"The rest that remaineth for the poeple of God."
Mrs. English, who before her marriage was Miss Bethia Moodye was a pioneer
citizen of Oglethorpe and from her wonderful memory and her beautiful flow of
language one gained much valuable information, and never tired listening to her
tell of the palmy as well as the disastrous days of old Oglethorpe. Indeed, this
long, useful, remarkable, life has had an eminent part in the making of Macon
County, the county she loved so well. She will be missed, but the afterglow of
such a life is always bright.
She was a faithful member of Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church and loved to
attend the services of her church, but was liberal and unbiased toward other
churches.
In 1875 she married Mr. Matthew English, who preceded her to the grave several
years ago. She leaves one step-son, Mr. R. B. English of Americus, three sons,
M. H. English, J. R. English and S. J. English, all of Oglethorpe, one
step-daughter, Mrs. Bettie Kleckley of Oglethorpe, one daughter, Mrs. Dan
Kleckley with whom she made her home, a number of grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
She was laid to rest Saturday P.M. in the Oglethorpe Cemetery in the presence of
a large number of relatives and friends. Many beautiful floral offerings attest
the love and esteem in which she was held. In the absence of her pastor, the
funeral obsequies were conducted by Rev. D. L. Hedlar, pastor of the Lutheran
Church.
[Note:Bethea Moody English [1847 - 1933] is buried in the Oglehtorpe Cemetery ]
Mr. Robert Simpson English
The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 November 23, 1933
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MR. ROBERT SIMPSON ENGLISH, SR.
Oglethorpe, Ga. Nov. 23 - Funeral services for Mr. R. S. English, 77, whose
death occurred at the home of his son, Mr. R. S. English, Jr. at Tifton early
Friday afternoon following a short illness, were held from the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Kleckley at eleven o'clock Sunday A.M. conducted by Rev. J. A.
Jenkins, Pastor of the Ideal Baptist Church.
Mr. English had spent practically his entire life in this community and was one
of the most beloved and highly respected citizens of this section.
He resided near here for a number of years; lived at Dooling for some ten or
twelve years, and recently had made his home with his children.
He was ill only a short time, death being caused by heart trouble, which
developed only a few months ago.
Surviving are five sons: W. M. English of Quitman, W. J. English of Atlanta; J.
E. English of Cordele; P. J. English of Ideal and R. S. English, Jr. of Tifton;
two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Dykes of Ellaville and Mrs. Anna Lumpkin of Taswell and
a number of other relatives who reside in Macon, Sumter and Schley counties.
Interment was at the city [Oglethorpe]cemetery.
Note: R. S. English, Sr. Born February 11, 1856 Died November 17, 1933 is buried
in the Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Mary Elizabeyth Cheves, wife of R.
S. English, Sr. [1857-1926] See her obit on Macon County Website.
Mr. Jasper Richard English Obituary
The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 December 21, 1933
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MR. J. RICH ENGLISH
Oglethorpe, Ga. Dec. 21 - Funeral services for Mr. J. Rich English, who died in
a government hospital at Atlanta at four o'clock Monday morning, were held from
the late residence here at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ab
Quillian, Pastor of the Methodist Church at Leslie and a former Pastor of the
Methodist Church here.
Mr. English was a Spanish-American War Veteran and for a number of years had
taken an active part in the affairs of the D.A.V. and other veteran
organizations. He spent a number of years in the cotton-seed oil and machinery
business and was one of the best known citizens of the community, his last work
being with the Fulton Supply Company of Atlanta, for whom he traveled this
section, making this city his headquarters.
He was born and reared in this county and with the exception of a few years,
spent his life in it.
Surviving, in addition to his widow, are two daughters, Mrs. A. A. Hutchins of
Atlanta; and Miss Evelyn English of this city; two sons, Mr. Ralph English, who
is connected with the State Highway Department and Max English of this city;
three brothers, Mr. M. H. English and S. J. English of this city and Mr. Robert
Engflish of Americus; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Kelckley and Mrs. E. J. Kleckley of
this city and a number of other relatives.
Interment was at the city cemetery.
[Note: Jasper Richard English Co H 3rd Ga. Inf. WWI Born June 15, 1879 Died
December 19, 1933 is buried in the Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Nettie
Underwood English [1880-1972]
THE GOSPEL MESSENGER, Williamston, N.C.
Vol. 41 No. 7 July, 1919
Mrs. Vashti English
Church Memorial
In Memory of Sister Vashti English
According to the will and purpose of our Heavenly Father, for reasons well
pleasing to Himself, He has again visited us by the summons of death in taking
one of His blessed children (in the person of Sister Vashti English) home to
Himself, saying, "Child, thy Father calls, come home," She united with the
Primitive Baptist Church at Bluff Springs, Macon County, Ga., July 11, 1886, and
departed this life April 17, 1919, in the ripe old age of ninty-three years,
falling as it were a shock of corn fully ripe for the Master's garner. She
exemplified by her Christian deportment, daily walk and godly conversation all
those Christian graces that so beautifully characterizes an humble and loving
child of grace. In her last sickness we feel sure she was blest with the loving
and peaceful presence of her Saviour, in that her body void of pain and was
permitted to pass over the river without a groan or strugle. In our Christian
assembly her seat is vacant, and, as often as we meet to engaage in thanksgiving
and supplication, we shall miss her, but we sorrow not as those who mourn
without hope, for we feel sure that her spirit is basking in the sunshine of
God's everlasting love, there awating the redemption of the body in the
resurection, when the soul and body will be reunited, thoroughly prepaired to
engage in chiming anthems of praise to the Lord of lords and King of Kings for
ever and ever Amen
Written by order of the Church in Conference at Hepsibah, Macon Co., Ga. April
20, 1919. Elder W. M. Bullard, Mod., E. A. Head, Church Clerk. J. A. Adams and
G. W. Green, Committee
Mrs. Jodia [Lena Dyess] English Death
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. May 5, 1916
Found on the Front Page in the Englishville News:
Our community was saddened by the death of Mrs. Jody R. English which occurred
at her home Saturday night.
The remains were interred in the Dyess Cemetery Sunday afternoon.
{Note:This information is also found in the "Macon County Life" pg. 429 in THE
JOSEPH O. ENGLISH FAMILY. but
there is not a marked grave in the Dyess Cemetery
Albert English
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. June 23, 1916
A SAD ACCIDENT
On last Friday, June 10th, about 9 am, the neighborhood of Englishville, in this
county, was shocked as never before by the sad news being flashed over telephone
and other means of the accidental killing of Mr. Albert English, by his brother,
Mr. Russell English.
The facts as learned are about as follows: The brothers were seated on the
varanda when some disturbance occured among the chickens near the house and upon
Albert's suggestion, Russell went into the room to get the gun, and evidently
unbreached the gun to examine the shells, and after coming out of the room and
putting the gun back in breach, by some means unknown, the gun was discharged
and the entire load striking Albert in the back of the head, killing him
instantly.
Albert was a prosperous young farmer and leaves many relatives and friends to
mourn the seemingly untimely death.
Russell English, who was a party to the sad accident, has the entire sympathy of
his many friends in this hour of distress. A Friend
[Note: Albert English & Russell English were sons of Thomas H. English
[1835-1907] and Eliza Virginia (Higgins) English [1842-1908] both buried in the
English Family Cemetery. Thomas & Eliza English had 13 children:
Edwin Glover English [1860], Arris Newton English [1861],Wylie Thomas English
[1866], Wm. Lafayette English [1867] Henry Seymour English [1868] Rosetta
Virginia English [1871] Samuel David English [1873] Quintus Curtis English
[1875] James Carmicle English [1877] ALBERT ENGLISH b. 10-8-1879 d. 12-28-1916 &
is buried in Ellaville, Never married., RUSSELL ENGLISH [1881] Mary Georgia
English [1884] Minnie Lucia English [1887]
Rev. Samuel Jackson English
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. July 7, 1916
REV. SAMUEL JACKSON ENGLISH DEAD
Rev. S. J. English died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Smith, on last
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr. English was one of Macon County's substantial citizens.
Besides his widow [Mournen Maxie Peacock English] he leaves six children and a
host of other relatives and friends to mourn his death.
The remains were laid to rest in the City [Oglethorpe] Cemetery, Wednesday
afternoon.
[Note:Samuel J. English - Born August 5, 1854 - Died July 4, 1916 is buried in
Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Mournen M. English [1846-1916]
[They had seven children: Jonathan Respass English [1874], Lilla Guellita
English [1877] Sara Ann English [1879] Minnie English [1880], Maxie English
[1883] Oscar Jackson English [1885] Ola English [1888 - 1908]
Mr. Robert L. English
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Mch.11,1937
MR. ROBERT L. ENGLISH DIES AT HOMESTEAD.
Oglethorpe, Ga. - March 8 - The body of R. L. English, 70, former citizen of
Oglethorpe, was brought here Saturday from Homestead, Fla., where he died
following a short illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Sunday
morning at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Rev. W. W. Whaley of Oglethorpe,
officiating, and the interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. English, was the son of the late Joel W. English and Amelia Edge English,
pioneer citizens of Macon County and had lived in Macon County until three years
ago, when he moved to Florida, following the death of his wife, who was formerly
Miss Lillian Smith, member of a well known family.
He is survived by one brother, James W. English and three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie
Robinson, Mrs. Annie Butler and Mrs. Ada Young, all of Homestead.
Pallbearers were: Roy English, Herschel Taylor, Weaver McBride, Walker Mathis,
William Ansley and Russell English.
[Note: Robert L. English - Born February 8, 1868 - Died March 5, 1937 is buried
in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside his wife, Lillian English [1871-1934]
Charles English
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Nov.18,1937
FUNERAL RITES FOR CHARLES ENGLISH HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services were conducted at the Oglethorpe Cemetery Sunday morning for
Charlie English, 61, well-known citizen of the Englishville district, whose
death from a heart attack occurred at the hospital in Montezuma Saturday. Mr.
English had apparently been in his usual health until a couple of days before
his death and had made a trip to Atlanta during the week.
He was the son of the late Jasper English and Missouri Higgins English, pioneer
citizens of Macon County, and had spent his whole life in this county. He was a
veteran of the Spanish-American War and was active in veteran affairs. He is
survived by four sisters, Mrs. Bettie Kleckley of Atlanta, Mrs. Alberta Murray
and Mrs. Lee Kleckley of Oglethorpe; and Mrs. Wash Baker of Montezuma and
numerous nieces and nephews in Atlanta, Montezuma, Valdosta, Oglethorpe and
Buena Vista.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Chance. The funeral arrangements
were under the direction of the Montezuma Funeral Home.
[Note: Charlie English - Born December 13, 1874 - Died November 14, 1937 is
buried in the Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his Mother , Missouri Ann Higgins
English, wife of Jasper N. English [1840-1930] [His father is buried in the
English Family Cemetery]
Roy English
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian May 5, 1938
ROY ENGLISH DIES AT AMERICUS SATURDAY
Funeral services for Roy English, 39, well known citizen of Oglethorpe were
conducted at Mt. Zion Sunday morning and the interment was in the Lutheran
Cemetery. After an illness of four weeks his death occurred Saturday afternoon
at a hospital in Americus.
Mr. English was a native of Oglethorpe, the son of Mrs. Mattie English and the
late Mack English. He was connected for several years with Churchwell's in
Americus, Cordele, Waycross and Brunswick, returning to Oglethorpe three years
ago. At the time of his death he was commodity supervisor for the WPA in Macon
County. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the services were conducted
by his pastor, The Rev. D. L. Heglar, assisted by the Rev. W. W. Whaley.
Survivors are his mother; three sisters, Mrs. Sallie Mae Easterlin of Atlanta
and Misses Mary Ann and Carolyn English of Oglethorpe; and one brother, Henry B.
English of Oglethorpe.
[Note: Roy N. English - Born 1899 - Died 1938 is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery
beside Henry Baker English [1909-1979]
"Little" Luther English
The Semi-Weekly Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Jan. 12, 1901
Found in "TOWN TOPICS" - Mr. and Mrs. Mack English, Jr., who reside near
Englishville, lost their little son, Luther, Wednesday, in a shocking manner.
They were at the home of Mr. George Dyess, spending the day, and their children,
little Luther among them, slipped away with the other children to play in the
cotton seed house. Luther dug a deep hole in the seed, and hid in it from his
companions. Suddenly the seed caved in on all sides from above, burying the
little fellow several feet underneath. He was unable to extricate himself, and
when the children gave the alarm and brought help-, he had lost consciousness.
He was quickly pulled out, and in a few minutes expired.
His parents are heart broken and the whole community shares with them their
grief. Luther was a bright little fellow, the idol of his parents, and there
were many bitter tears when his body was laid away in its last resting place.
[Note: Luther K. English [No Dates] is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
beside his parents, Mattie Kleckley English [1874-1948] & Mack English
[1870-1929]
In Marriage Book D of Macon Co., Ga. I find:
Mathew English, Jr. married Mattie Kleckley on 12-4-1894.
[Luther could have been 4 or 5 years old at the time of his death.]
Allen W. English
Macon county Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. July 27, 1923
DEATH OF FORMER MACON COUNTY CITIZEN
DAWSON, GA. - July 20, Funeral services of the late Allen W. English were held
at the family residence on Stonewall Street at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon and
interment took place in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. English was born in Macon
County, near Oglethorpe in 1857, and moved to Dawson in 1897, where he has been
held in high esteem by his many friends and acquaintances.
The deceased had been in feeble health several years and was confined to his bed
several weeks prior to his death late Wednesday night.
He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Arch A. Lewis, Mrs. Jane M. Lewis, Mrs. W.
S. Wright, Mrs. Mary McLendon, Mrs. Berthia Denton and Miss Sarah English, and
two sons, Dan S. English and Frank English, all of Dawson.
[Note: He was a son of Joseph and Sarah English]
Cornelius M. English
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Nov.10, 1938
C. M. ENGLISH, 63, DIES OF AUTO INJURIES
C. M. English, 63, prominent farmer of the Englishville community died at an
Ellaville Hospital last night from injuries received in an automobile accident
near LaCross Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at Red Hill Primitive
Baptist Church and interment will be in the Oglethorpe Cemetery.
Mr. English is survived by his wife, the former Miss Minnie Justice, one sister,
Mrs. Mollie Dyess of Fitzgerald; and one brother, Jody English of Andersonville.
The son of the late Joseph and Sallie Williams English. Mr. English was born
January 29, 1875, resided in Macon County all his life and had been an active
citizen of his community.
The accident occurred at the Bumphead crossroads, near LaCross when an
automobile crashed into the side of the English machine. Mr. English suffered
five fractures and serious internal injuries that proved fatal. His wife
sustained several bad cuts and bruises and Allen Justice, the third occupant,
received minor cuts.
Mr. & Mrs. English and Mr. Justice were en route to the home of Roy Justice, a
brother of Allen Justice and Mrs. English, when the accident occurred.
[Note: Cornelius M. English - Born January 29, 1875 - Died November 5, 1938 and
is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside Minnie J. English [1892-1984]
William Lafayette English
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian April 3,1941
FUNERAL SERVICES CONDUCTED SATURDAY FOR WILLIAM L. ENGLISH
Funeral services were conducted in Ellaville Saturday for W. L. English, former
Macon County citizen and son of the late Thomas H. and Eliza Virginia Higgins
English, pioneer citizens of this county. During his earlier years, Mr. English
was in business in Oglethorpe and his death occurred at the home of his brother,
Russell English in Oglethorpe. He suffered a stroke more than a week ago and
failed to rally from the effects of it. The services were conducted by the Rev.
Mr. Chance, Primitive Baptist minister and the interment was in Ellaville.
After leaving Oglethorpe, Mr. English moved to Americus and was prominently
identified with the business interests of that city for many years. He is
survived by his sister, Mrs. Etta Royal of Ellaville, two brothers, Russell
English of Oglethorpe and Wiley English of Englishville and one daughter, Mrs.
Martha Livingston of Jacksonville, Fla.
[Note: William Lafayette English - Born July 16, 1867 - Died March 28, 1941
buried in Ellaville m. Martha Williams b. 1886 - died 1960 buried Ellaville.
They had one daughter, Martha English Livingston 1909-1975.
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.
William Augustus Smith
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Nov.27, 1947
W. A. SMITH BURIED TUESDAY AT OGLETHORPE
Final rites for William Augustus Smith, well-known retired farmer in the
Englishville District, were held Tuesday morning, November 25, at 11 o;clock
from the Oglethorpe Methodist Church. Mr. Smith's death occurred at a local
hospital Sunday evening. He had been in bad health for several years but had
been confined to his bed for only a few weeks.
A life-long resident of Macon County, Mr. Smith was born here on October 18,
1869, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Smith, pioneer citizens of this
county. He was married to the former Miss Sarah English, who survives him, and
was a member of the Corinth Methodist Church, located in the district in which
he lived. Mr. Smith was in his seventy-eighth year.
Besides is wife, Mr. Smith is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Homer G. Fowler of
Columbus; one son, Heyward Smith of Ideal; one brother, W. J. Smith of Oglethope
and three grandchildren.
The Rev. C. L. Glenn officiated at the services and interment was in the
Oglethorpe Cemetery.
Pallbearers and Honorary escort - not copied.
The Montezuma Funeral Home was in charge.
[Note: William A. Smith - Born October 18, 1869 - Died November 23, 1947 is
buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Sara English Smith - [April 14,
1879 - July 7, 1949]
Brother John Spurlin
SOUTHERN BAPTIST MESSENGER, Covington, Newton Co., Ga.
Vol. 6 No. 22 November 15, 1856
Macon Co., Ga. November, 1856.
Brother Beebe I send you for publication the obituary of Brother John Spurlin
who departed this life October 6, 1856, in the 74th year of his age. Brother
Spurlin was born October 4, 1783, in North Carolina. His parents removed to
Warren Co., Ga. when he was small, where he was raised. He married December 17,
1800 to Mary Newbury. He joined the Baptist Church at Elam in Jones Co., Ga.
about 1820, and was baptized by Elder Henry Hooten. In 1832 he was ordained
Deacon of Providence Church in Houston County. He then removed to Macon County
and joined Ebenezer Church, where he spent the remainder of his days. But, alas!
he is no more. His happy spirit has gone to that spirit world, where pleasures
never end, and sorrows never come - where he wears the righteous robe wrought by
Christ, that will never fade. Brother Spurlin was well known as a Baptist and as
a Deacon. (May the good Lord fill his seat and station with another like
precious member.) He was afflicted for some considerable time before he died,
and he was often heard to say he wanted to leave some dying testimony of his
acceptance with God. A short time before he died, he became so weak that he was
not able to move his limbs about by himself, and while his friends were moving
them, he said the God that spoke him into existence, could say be whole and it
would be so, but not my will but thine be done , he then commenced to phrase his
Lord, and I have been told by the bystanders that they never heard an abler
prayer fall from the lips of man for the length of time - as he wound up , he
said he had been a long time desiring to talk as he had then done. He died in a
few minutes, and appeared to die in a full triumph of Faith. May we say like old
Job, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away and
blessed be the name of the Lord." He has left a widow and eleven children and
numerous friends to mourn his loss. Their loss is his eternal gain. Brother
Spurlin was married nearly 56 years - has raised eleven children of his own and
two orphans, and never had a corpse in his house until he died.
W. F. E. Ogburn
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 7, 1974
JOHN STANLEY SPICER
John Stanley Spicer, 68, died Thursday in a local hospital after a long illness.
Services were held at 3 pm Tuesday in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home.
Burial was in the BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in Montezuma with Rev.
Ken Bush and Rev. Cham White officiating.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Mr. Spicer, a native of Clay County, Tenn, had lived in Montezuma for 17 years,
moving from Orwell, Ohio. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Montezuma
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Strawdie Spicer of Montezuma, two sisters, Mrs.
Jewell Reed of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Lela York of Graycville, Ill.; and several
nieces and nephews.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: John S. Spicer - Born 1905 - Died - 1974 is buried in Bertha Dozier
Cemetery beside his wife, Strawdie P. Spicer [1909 - 1974]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 7, 1974
JOSEPH VAN STANDRIDGE
Joseph Van Standridge of Byromville, died Sunday, February 24, at Dooly County
Medical Center after a long illness. He was 90 years of age, a member of
Byromville Methodist Church. He was a retired sawmiller, a native of Pickens
County, South Carolina, but had resided in Byromville since 1940.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 26, at 11 am in the Byromville
Methodist Church. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in
Montezuma. Officiating ministers were Rev. Sam Mayo and Rev. Benny Dowdy.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mamie Payne Standridge of Byromville; three
daughters, Mrs. Walter Kersey of Thomaston; Mrs. Katie Hamilton of Dalton and
Mrs. Sam Murphy of Byromville; one brother, W. F. Standridge of Butler; two
daughters-in-law, Mrs. J. P. Standridge of Byromville and Mrs. Leon W.
Standridge of Montezuma, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
[Note: Joseph V. Standridge - Born October 25, 1883 - Died February 24, 1974 is
buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his wife, Mamie P. Standridge [Nov. 24,
1888 - Nov. 17, 1975] See her Obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 8, 1975
GANTT STEWART
Oglethorpe - Gantt Stewart, 82 died Thursday in a Montezuma hospital after a
short illness. Graveside services were held at 2 pm Saturday in OGLETHORPE
CEMETERY. Rev. Jody Robertson and Rev. Carl Ayers officiated.
Mr. Stewart, a lifelong resident of Macon County, was a retired pharmacist. He
ws a member of the Oglethorpe Methodist Church.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Marie Murray of Oglethorpe; and two
great-nieces, Mrs. Sandra Tye of Columbus and Mrs. Jane Bartlett of Americus;
and a great-nephew, Robert M. Murray of Americus.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Gantt Stewart - Born February 6, 1892 - Died January 9, 1975 is buried in
Oglethorpe Cemetery beside Alwynne Howell Stewart [ Sept. 20, 1896 - Dec. 5,
1949] See her obit
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 18, 1975
MRS. JOHN P. [Emmie Lee Parks] SAWYER
Reynolds - Mrs. Emmie Lee Sawyer, 78, died suddenly Monday at the home of her
sister in Ideal, Ga. Services were held at 4 pm Tuesday in Mt. Olive Baptist
Church in Taylor Mill. Burial was in MT. OLIVE CEMETERY.
Mrs. Sawyer was a lifelong resident of Taylor County.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Guined of Taylor Mill and Mrs. Inez
Carpenter of Butler; a son, Leroy Sawyer of Rupert; a sister, Mrs. Clovis Poole
of Ideal.
Edwards Funeral Home of Butler had charge of arrangements.
[Note: Emmie L. [Parks] Sawyer - Born September 11, 1896 - Died September 8,
1975 is buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Taylor County beside John P. Sawyer
[March 6, 1891 - March 3, 1942]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 15, 1978
JEWELL C. SATTERFIELD
Jewell C. Satterfield of Duluth, Ga., died Wednesday, February 8, 1978 in a
Duluth hospital after an extended illness. He was 65 years of age, and had spent
most of his life in Macon County. For several years he had operated a service
station in Duluth.
He is survived by his widow, Mae M. Satterfield of Duluth and three
step-children, his father, Dan J. Satterfield of the Oaks Nursing Home in
Marshallville, Ga. and sister, Mrs. Jack Grizzle of Montezuma, Ga.
Funeral services were held Friday at 11 o'clock am in the Chapel of Tapop
Funeral Home in Buford, Ga. with interment in INDIAN KNOLL BAPTIST CHURCH
CEMETERY, Cherokee Co., Ga.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 1, 1978
MRS. WILLIAM ELLIS [Jessie Newberry] SKIPPER
Mrs. Jessie Newberry Skipper of Marshallville passed away Sunday, January 29,
1978 at the Peach County Hospital in Fort Valley. She was 68 years of age. She
was a native of Alabama but had lived in Marshallville the most of her life. She
was retired from the Montezuma Knitting Mills and she was a member of the
Marshallville Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Skipper were held Monday, January 30, 1978 at 3 pm at
the Marshallville Methodist Church and burial was in the MARSHALLVILLE CEMETERY.
The Rev. Ronnie Wills officiated.
Pallbearers were Mike Skipper, Ricky Skipper, David George, Tommy Skipper, David
Chapman and David Goree.
Surviving Mrs. Skipper are her husband, William Ellis Skipper of Marshallville;
three sons, William E. Skipper of LaGrange, Clyde Lewis Skipper of Marshallville
and Jackie Skipper of Montezuma. Three daughters who survive her are Mrs. Warren
George of Perry, Mrs. Wilfred Kusuda of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mrs. William D.
Booker of Ft. Riley, Kansas; one sister, Miss Jewel Newberry of Alabama, 16
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma.
[Note: Jessie Newberry Skipper - Born November 29, 1909 - Died January 29, 1978
is buried in Marshallville Cemetery beside her husband, William Ellis Skipper
[May 3, 1908 - June 26, 1986] See his obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 18, 1978
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS BECK, SR.
William A. Beck, a former Montezuma resident, died at the home of his son in
Hanson, Mass., January 18, 1978. He was 83 years of age. He was born in
Michigan; he was a graduate of Michigan Tech and had been a mining engineer for
the U. S. Gopvernment Bureau of Mines. He was an Army Veteran of World War 1 and
a building inspector in Montezuma. He was also a member of the Montezuma Kiwanis
Club.
He is survived by a son, William A. Beck, Jr., Hanson, Mass., a step-son, Jimmy
Jones of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a step-daughter, Mrs. Burton Hancock of Virginia
Beach, Virginia; one sister, Mrs. Edward Patterson of Casa Grande, Arizona;
three brothers, Albin O. Beck of Muskeegan, Michigan, Clyde H. Beck of Royal
Oak, Michigan and Lawrence H. Beck of Copper Harbor, Michigan.
Funeral services for Mr. Beck were held at the Montezuma United Methodist
Church, Saturday, January 21, 1978 with Rev. C. Dock Reese, Jr. and Rev. C. G.
Ward officiating. Burial was in FELTON CEMETERY.
Pallbearers - & Honorary Pallbearers - Not Copied. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: William Augustus Beck - Born June 29, 1894 - January 17, 1978 was buried
in Felton Cemetery beside his wife, Dorothy Maffett Beck, wife of William
Augustus Beck [March 20, 1901 - Jan. 30, 1969] See her Obit
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 18, 1978
MRS. ELVIS THOMAS [Joyce James] SMITH, JR.
Mrs. Joyce Smith, 48, died Sunday in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.
Services were held at 2 pm Tuesday in OAKLAWN CEMETERY in Fort Valley, Ga.
Mrs. Smith, a native of Macon County, was a retired school teacher. She was a
member of Fort Valley First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Sharon Smith of Americus and Mrs. Caron
Cornelison of Macon, a sister, Mrs. Alton Phillips of Ellaville; and her mother,
Mrs. Lucille James of Ideal.
Rooks Funeral had charge of arrangements.
[Note: Joyce James Smith - Born August 11, 1929 - Died January 15, 1978 is
buried in Oaklawn Cemetery beside her husband, Elvis Thomas Smith, Jr. [Sept.
19, 1928 - Jan. 28, 1970]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 30, 1977
RICHARD LARRY STREET
Richard Larry Street of Americus, Georgia, died Thursday, November 24, 1977 as
the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Street was 20
years of age and he was employed with the American Finance Company in Albany,
Georgia. He was a former resident of Oglethorpe and a 1975 graduate of Macon
County High School.
Surviving Mr. Street are his wife, Susan Pike Street of Americus; his mother,
Mrs. Martha Louise Babb of Oglethorpe; his father, Luther Street, Sr. of Phenix
City, Alabama; two brothers, Dr. Luther Street, Jr. of El Paso, Texas; Donald
Street of Oglethorpe; two sisters, Mrs. Lavar Whittington of Americus and Mrs.
Johnny Dixon of Oglethorpe.
Funeral services for Mr. Street were held Saturday, November 26, at 3 pm from
the chapel of watson-Mathews Funeral Home and interment was in BERTHA DOZIER
MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. Rev. Jack Neill officiated. Pallbearers - Not Copied.
[Note: Richard L. Street - Born February 11, 1957 - Died November 24, 1977 is
buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery