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Citizens &
Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 27, 1994
MRS. WILLIE GENE
[Ruth Smith] TAYLOR
Mrs. Ruth Smith Taylor, 74, of Route 1, Montezuma, Georgia, died
Thursday, April 21, 1994 in Flint River Community Hospital.
Services were held at 3 pm Friday, April 22, in Cedar Valley Baptist
Church. The Revs. Keith Alderman and Bill Givens officiated, and
burial followed at the BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Mrs. Taylor, a native of Calhoun, Georgia, resided in Macon County
for most of her life. She was the daughter of Jessie P. Smith and
Addie Poarch Smith. She retired from Forest Mills Company after 50
years of service and was a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Willie Gene Taylor of Montezuma; a son,
Willie James Taylor of Charleston, S. C., a daughter, Mrs. Margaret
T. Gross of Montezuma, three sisters, Mrs. Doris Griffin of
Montezuma, Mrs. Rena Layfield of Pinehurst, Mrs. Madeline Tyler of
Americus, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Citizens &
Georgian - Montezuma, August 17, 1994
MRS. JAMES
TERRELL [Agnes Walker] TANNER
Mrs. Agnes W. Tanner, age 83, of Oglethorpe, former long time
resident of Americus, died on Saturday, July 9, 1994 at The Oaks
Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held at 3 pm on Thursday, July 14, from the
chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, with Rev. Dale McConnell
officiating. Interment followed in SUNSET MEMORIAL GARDENS, in
Americus. Grandsons and nephews served as pallbearers.
Mrs. Tanner, a native of Randolph County was born October 22, 1910,
a daughter of the late Charles Wilburn Walker and Mary Edwards
Walker. She was the wife of the late James Terrell Tanner who
preceded her in death on August 7, 1977.
Survivors include one daughter, Joy Tanner McElroy of Cuba, Alabama;
one son, James R. "Jim" Tanner of Oglethorpe; six sisters, Gladys
Hooks of Cuthbert, Myrtice Morgan of Jacksonville, Florida; Cleon
Prince of Aylett, Virginia; Martha Poole, Frances Crook and Clarice
Manry, all of Americus; two brothers, Grady Walker of Cuthbert and
Charles Wilburn Walker of Pelham; seven grandsons, Glenn McElroy,
Jay McElroy, Sean McElroy, Tommy TGanner, Mark Tanner, Dennis Tanner
and Eric Tanner; seven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. May 2, 1963
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, April 25, 1963 in Forest, Mississippi for Roy Tarrer, 46, former resident of Ideal, who died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage early Tuesday at his home in that city.
Mr. Tarrer was a partner with his brother, Smith Tarrer, in the produce business in Forest. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tarrer of Ideal
Surviving him are one brother, Smith Tarrer of Forest, Miss.; and three sisters, Mrs. Reginald Camilla of Decatur, Mrs. Clyde Jinks of Oglethorpe and Miss Agnes Tarrer, county health nurse in Colquitt.
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. August 1, 1963
Miss Hattie Taylor, 72, long-time secretary to Sen. Richard Russell, died Friday at St. Peteersburg, Fla.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 29, at the graveside in MARSHALLVILLE CEMETERY with the Rev. D. C. Kerr officiating.
Miss Taylor was secretary to Russell while he was governor and served in his office in Washington until her retirement in 1956. Since that time she has lived in St. Petersburg.
A native of Hawkinsville, she was a graduate of Sparks Collegiate Institute and Wesleyan College. She received her Masters Degree from Columbia University.
A member of Phi Mu sorority, she was a sister of the late J. O. J. Taylor, a Methodist Missionary and Minister in the South Georgia Conference.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. I. W. Purdom of Sparta and eight nieces and nephews.
[Note: Harriet O. Taylor – Born August 8, 1891 – Died July 2, 1963 is buried in Marshallville Cemetery in a Taylor Family Lot No. 147, beside Ida Troupe Dickey, wife of Thomas Coleman Taylor [Aug 4, 1868 – Sept. 25, 1935] See her obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 2, 2005
Mr. Harry Cornelius Thomaston, 67, of Montezuma, passed away Sunday night, February 20, 2005. Funeral services were held at 11 am on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the First Baptist Church of Montezuma. Burial followed in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. Rev. Steven Wright and Rev. Matt Johnson officiated.
Born on February 12, 1938 in Dooly County, he was the son of the late Idis Cornelius Thomaston and Mary Frances Wisham Thomaston. Mr. Thomaston was a member of the First Baptist Church of Montezuma. He was a police officer with the City of Oglethorpe for 10 years and a member of the Police Benevolence Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Meadows Thomaston of Montezuma; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Lee Oliver of Oglethorpe; two brothers, Willie Thomaston and Alfred Thomaston, both of Macon, three grandchildren, Owen Childs, Katie Oliver and Jessica Oliver.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Montezuma, P. O. Box 357, Montezuma, Ga. 31063.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma had charge of the funeral arrangements.
[Note: Harry C. Thomaston - Born - Feb. 12, 1938 - Died - Feb. 20, 2005 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery in Section D-54 [Center Section-near drive on lower side of cem.]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 29,
1997
JAMES EVERETTE [Frog] THOMPSON
James Everette Thompson [Frog], 64, of Route 2 Box 52, Oglethorpe, died
October 21, 1997 at Macon Northside Hospital. Funeral Services were held
Thursday, at 2 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Chapel, with burial in
BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY, with Rev. Sidney Jones and W. T.
Waldrop officiating.
Mr. Thompson was born May 5, 1933 in Villa Rica, Georgia. He was the son
of Charlie M. and Effie Waldrip Thompson. He was retired from Southern
Frozen Foods as a welder. He was an Army Veteran.
Survivors are his wife, Minerva Cromer Thompson of Oglethorpe, a
daughter, Pazzie Taylor of Oglethorpe, two granddaughters, Monica Taylor
and Melissa Morun of Oglethorpe, brother, Charles M. Thompson of
Oglethorpe, sisters: Cora Peppers of Reynolds and Kathleen Henderson of
Salem, Alabama
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga,. April 10, 1996
Mr. John Allen Thompson, Jr., 78 of 672 Central Ave., Byromville died Saturday, April 6, 1996 at his residence. Graveside services were held at 11 am Monday, April 8, 1996 in the PAGE FAMILY CEMETERY near Byromville. Rev. Eddie Braswell officiated.
Mr. Thompson was born March 23, 1918 in Crisp County, the son of John Allen Thompson, Sr,. and Mrs. Ruth English Thompson. Mr. Thompson had resided in Byromville most of his life where he was a retired U.S.Postal Clerk and owner and operator of Thompson Supply. He was a member of the Byromville United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Stewards, also served on the Byromville City Council for over 30 years and many years as Mayor Pro-tem. Mr. Thompson also served in the C. C. C. also a member of Travelers Rest Masonic Lodge No. 65 and a WW II Army/Air Force Veteran.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Evelyn White Thompson of Byromville; son, John Allen thompson, III of Byrom ville, Granddaughter, Mrs. Monica T. Morrow of Byromville, grandson, John Allen Thompson, IV, of Byromville; two sisters, Mrs. Joan T. Davis of Gainesville, Ga. and Mrs. Evelyn T. Lockeby of Lakeland, Ga.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: John A. Thompson, Jr. - Born - March 23, 1918 - Died - April 6, 1996 is buried in Page Family Cemetery Row 5-92 beside a marker for his wife, Evelyn W. Thompson [Jun 14, 1927 - NDD
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 19,
1994
MRS. JOHN A. [Ruth
English] THOMPSON, SR.
Mrs. Ruth English Thompson, 96, of Byromville, Georgia, died Thursday,
October 13, 1994 in Dooly Medical Center, Vienna, Georgia.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 pm Friday, October 14, 1994 in PAGE
CEMETERY in Byromville, The Rev. Eddie Braswell officiated.
Mrs. Thompson, a native of Dublin, Ga. was born February 19, 1898. She
had resided in Dooly County for most of her life, was a homemaker and a
member of Byromville United Methodist Church. She was the wife of the
late John A. Thompson, Sr.
Survivors are a son, John A. Thompson, Jr. of Byromville, two daughters,
Mrs. Joan T. Davis of Gainesville, Ga., Mrs. Evelyn T. Lockeby of
Lakeland, Ga., 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements.
Book Unknown - I copied it from a book in the Blackshear Regional Library in Americus, Ga. but failed to write the title of the book on the copy. Sorry.
PORTLOCK THOMPSON
Mr. Portlock Thompson died in Dooly Co., Ga. October 11, 1856, aged 62 years. Born in Robinson [Robeson Co.], North Carolina, where he lived until 1814.
[Note: Porteloch Thompson B. Robinson County, N.C. in 1794 - Died October 11, 1856 Age 62 years - On slab is May 15, 1929, erected by R. L. Thompson, Tampa, Fla. Buried in Travelers Rest Cemetery, just below the Montezuma City Limits.
[Note: A couple of years ago, I took someone to show them where the Travelers Rest Cemetery was located and the Portlock Thompson lot had been cleared by someone, it was the only lot that you could comfortably walk in.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 21, 1984
MRS. JACK ALBERT [Oreda Parks] TATUM
Mrs. Oreda Parks Tatum, age 67, of Montezuma, Georgia, died Sunday, March 11, 1984, in the Oaks Nursing Home, Marshallville, Georgia. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Tuesday, March 13, in Cedar Valley Baptist Church. The Rev. Jack Neill and the Rev. Larry C. Cosper officiated. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Mrs. Tatum was born September 7, 1916, in Macon County, the daughter of George P. Parks and Eula Joiner Parks. She lived in Macon County all of her life, was a homemaker and retired from Forest Mills Co.
Survivors are her husband, Jack A. Tatum of Montezuma; two sons, Jackie Scotty Tatum and Freddy M. Tatum, both of Montezuma; two brothers, George H. Parks of Montezuma, and Arthur Parks of Oglethorpe; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Mae Frank and Mrs. Clifford Dennis, both of Montezuma, Mrs. Mary Overby of Greenville, S. C.; one grandchild.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in "Cemeteries of Macon County" for either Mr. or Mrs. Jack A. Tatum. See his Obit.
[Note: Jack Albert Tatum Born abt 1913 - Died 8-30-1984 buried Bertha Dozier Cem. UNMARK'd [Mrs. Jack Albert [Oreda Parks] Tatum] born Sept. 7, 1916 - Died 3-11-1984 buried Bertha Dozier Cem. UNMARKED.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 29, 1997
MS./MRS. RUBY TINNON
Ruby Tinnon, 94, of Montezuma, Georgia passed away Wednesday. Funeral services
were held Friday, October 24, at 11 am in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Rev. Johnny Watts officiated.
Born in Fulton County. She was a homemaker.
She has no survivors. She is survived by her family at Montezuma Health Care
Center.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Macon County Newsleader - Montezuma, Ga. July 22, 1999
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JIMMY B. TROTTER
Jan. 29, 1940 - July 28, 1992
For the past seven years our hearts have ached for you. It is hard to think you have been gone these past years, for in my heart it seems like yesterday. I look at mama and see her carrying on, which I know must be the hardest task of all. As a child of 15, she said "I do" and grew with you for 32 years. You were her prince and now she must go through the kingdom of life with her own memories.
Your namesake Jimmy, who you knew at birth but had precious little time, holds your picture so dear. Memories of your time with him I keep treasured to pass on, for you are gone. Jessie Morgan, our sweet little girl, never knew the wonderful grandfather she had in you. As for me, I keep your memory, my dad, my best friend, my hero-the man I hold so dear; I miss you, but I'm not blue. I can still see your happy smile. Your brown eyes that shine so true. The red hair that sparkled when the sun shines so bright. The love you had for me I miss with each passing day. But I know we will see each other again someday.
Until that day comes, I will remember you; sometimes the tears may come, that is because I miss you so much. But that is because I loved you so much.
My dad, my friend, my hero! Signed: Doris Trotter Chastain- your loving daughter.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 30, 1983
MRS. THOMAS OLIN [Eudora Ragan] TURNER
Mrs. Eudora Ragan Turner, age 78 of Oglethorpe, Georgia, died Saturday, March
26, 1983 in The Oaks Nursing Home, Marshallville, Ga. Funeral services were held
at 3 pm Sunday, March 27 in the Oglethorpe Baptist Church. The Rev. Bill Deakins
officiated. Burial was in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS.
Mrs. Turner was born in Rochelle, Georgia, May 10, 1904, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William Ragan. She lived in Oglethorpe for approximately 55 years and was
the wife of the late Thomas O. Turner. She was a graduate of Georgia College in
Milledgeville and a retired school teacher, having taught in Macon County for
the past 35 years. She was also a member of the Oglethorpe Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sisters-in-law, Mrs. H. C. Bessinger of Perry, Miss, Katherine
Turner of Atlanta; four nephews, Gordon McCarthy of Oglethorpe, Willard McCarthy
of Hohenwald, Tenn; Carlton Bessinger of Atlanta, John Slade of Jonesboro and
one niece, Mrs. Jimmy Connell of Perry.
Pallbearers were J. H. Taylor, Bill Powell, Bill Scovill, M. L. Shealy, Jr.,
Jamie Williams and Dr. Richard Chase.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Eudora Ragan Turner - Born May 10, 1904 - Died March 26, 1983 is buried
in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Thomas Olin Turner [6-29-1891 -
7-20-1980]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 29, 1983
OSCAR PED TATE
Mr. Oscar Ped Tate, age 79, of Montezuma, died Friday, June 24, 1983 at his
home. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 26, in the chapel of
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home at 3 pm. The Rev. C. G. Ward officiated. Burial was
in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Mr. Tate, the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Tate, was born November 17, 1903 in
Sylacauga, Alabama. He resided in Montezuma most of his life, was a retired
farmer and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hester Martin Tate of Montezuma, a brother, Clinton
Tate of Columbus, Ga. a sister, Mrs. W. E. Lloyd of Perry, Ga., several nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers - Not - Copied.
[Note: Oscar P. Tate - Born November 17, 1903 - Died June 24, 1983 is buried in
Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his wife, Hester M. Tate [3-2-1908 - 5-29-1984]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 5, 1984
JACK ALBERT TATUM
Services Held For Jack A. Tatum, 71, of Montezuma.
Funeral services for Mr. Jack Albert Tatum, age 71, of Montezuma, were held at
11:00 am Saturday, September 1, 1984 in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral
Home. Mr. Tatum died Thursday, August 30, in the Macon County Medical Center
after a long illness. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. The
Rev. Larry C. Cosper officiated.
Mr. Tatum, a native of Schley County, lived in Montezuma for most of his life.
He was a carpenter, an Army Veteran of world War II and the husband of the late
Oreda Parks Tatum.
Survivors are two sons, Jackie Scotty Tatum and Freddy M. Tatum, both of
Montezuma; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Bell Short of Reynolds and Mrs. Susie Waters
of Montezuma; one grandchild, Merinda Jill Tatum.
Pallbearers were Joe Trussell, Charlie Edwards, Marvin Edwards, Allen Payne,
Henry Smith, John Harvard, Mickey Head, and Harmon Head.
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Bertha Dozier Cemetery for Jack Albert
Tatum - Born abt. 1913 - d. 8-30-1984 and his wife was deceased before him, I do
NOT find a marked grave for her in "Cemeteries of Macon County".
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 11, 1998
HEARCHEL RAY THOMPSON
Hearchel Ray Thompson, 83, of Byromville, Georgia passed away Sunday at his
residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10, at 4 pm in Byromville
Baptist Church with burial in ROBERTS CEMETERY in Byromville. Rev. Jeff Powell
and Rev. Bobby Ward officiated.
Born in Dooly County, he was the son of the late W. P. Thompson and Lona
Beatrice Acree. He was a member of Byromville Baptist Church where he attended
the Seniors Sunday School Class and was a deacon. He was self employed carpenter
and farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Thompson of Byromville; children, James Allen
Thompson of Byromville, Doyle Ray "Buck" Thompson of Marshallville, Floyd L.
Tucker of Byromville; Mary Beth Reed of Byromville, Margaret Mayo of Enterprise
Alabama; Cathy Thompson of Byromville, Sisters, Carolyn Wilkes of Byromville 17
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to the Byromville
Baptist Church c/o the Building Fund, Byromville, Georgia 31007.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 20, 1980
JAMES EDWARD THOMPSON
Auto Accident Victim, Buried Tuesday at Bertha Dozier
James Edward Thompson of Oglethorpe died Sunday, February 10, as a result of an
automobile accident in Cordele, Ga. He was 16 years of age. He had attended
Macon County High School and was employed with Daniel Construction Company.
Surviving James are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Everett Thompson, a sister,
Ms. Pazzie Taylor and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mel B. Cromer of
Oglethorpe.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 12, in the Congregational Holiness
Church in Montezuma with burial in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. Sister
Lorene Smith officiated.
Pallbearers were Carl Raburn, Carroll Raburn, Ronald Tarrer, Leo Wiggins, Gene
Anderson, Floyd Rooks, Gene Thompson and Leon Thompson.
[Note: James Edward Thompson - Born April 19, 1963 - Died February 10, 1980 is
buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery.
The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. 8-12-1910
A MONUMENT WAS ERECTED last week in the Cemetery in Marshallville, in memory of
Mr. Henry W. Taylor
It stands twenty two feet high and attracts attention by its simplicity and
beauty. The tall shaft and drapery are artistic
in the park like cemetery, a model of neatness and
beauty that reminds one of an old English Churchyard, near the Church in the
heart of the town.
[Note: Mr. Taylor was born 10-10-1851, died 5-28-1909]
[Son of Emeline and Alexander T. Taylor also buried in
[Marshallville Cemetery]
Sidney P. Tison
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Nov. 4,1937
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF ENGLISHVILLE PASSES AT AGE 75
Mr. Sidney P. Tison, aged 75, a prominent citizen of Englishville, died at the
home of his niece, Mrs. M. H. English, Monday morning after an illness of some
time.
Mr. Tison had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. English for the past 30
years. He is survived by one niece, one nephew, six great nephews and seven
great nieces.
Funeral services were conducted by the Montezuma Funeral Home and interment was
in the Americus Cemetery.
Little Eugene Theus
Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Sept.13,1937
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LITTLE EUGENE THEUS
Oglethorpe, Ga. - Sept. 16 - Funeral services for little Eugene Theus, age 1
year, who died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Theus, near
Cordele Monday night, were held at Red Hill, Tuesday morning. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Mr. Chance, pastor of the Red Hill Primitive Baptist
church.
The infant was the grandson of Mr. Sam English of Oglethorpe.
[Note: There is not a marked grave in the Red Hill Cemetery for little Eugene
Theus. He possibly is buried very near his grandfather, Sam Joe English, Sr.
[1883-1965] even though there is no visible evidence of an unmarked childs
grave.]
The Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March, 2000
LILLA MAE ETHRIDGE HAND THEUS, 91 DIED SUNDAY.
Lilla Mae Ethridge Hand Theus,
91, of Ideal passed away Sunday, February
27, 2000. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Ideal Baptist Church with
burial in Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens. Rev. Sydney Clay and Rev. Clarence
Keene officiated.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Ethridge
and Lizzie Tarrer Ethridge. She is the widow of Victor Theus and Bernard
Anthon Hand. She was a former salesperson for Avon and retired from the
Montezuma Knitting Mill. She was a member of the Ideal Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter; Betty Hall of Oglethorpe and two
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Ideal Baptist Church, Ideal, Ga. 31041.
Watson Mathews Funeral Home had charge.
[Note: Lillie Mae Ethridge Hand Theus Born January 9, 1909 - February 27,
2000 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her first husband, Bernard
Anthon Hand [ May 31, 1897 - Feb. 8, 1982].
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. February 21, 1930
JOE EARLY TARRER
Joe E. Tarrer Was Buried Tuesday With Full Military Honors.
Mr. Joe Early Tarrer died Sunday morning in the United States Veterans Hospital
in Oteen, N.C., where he spent his last days before he succumbed to tubercolosis,
which was the result of having been gassed in doing service for his country in
France.
Abstracting: Volunteered April 6th 1916,Rainbow Div., 151st Machine Gun Batt. He
was gassed in Champagne, and later at the battle of St.Mihiel in 1918 one leg
badly mutilated, necessary to amputate.
Much more - not copied.
Joe Early Tarrer was the 2nd son of the late Mr. Joe C. Tarrer and Mrs Lizzie
Tarrer. He was a member of the Ideal Methodist Church. He married Miss Ethleen
Tarrer, daughter of M/M L.T.Tarrer of this place. They had 2 children, Marjorie
and [unreadable].
Interment in Ideal Cemetery, survived by wife, and two children, his mother,
three sisters, Mrs. L. B. Lockwood and Miss Mylie Tarrer of Ideal and Mrs.
Euston Jones of Freehold, N.J.; and three brothers, Mr. T. A. Tarrer, Mr. Henry
Jesse Tarrer and Mr. James Tarrer of Ideal, besides a host of relatives and
friends, and his "buddies".
It is estimated that 1500 people attended the funeral, being the greatest number
that ev er attended any funeral in Ideal.
[Note: Joe Early Tarrer [Died 2-16-1930] WWI and is buried in Ideal Cemetery
beside his wife, Ethleen [Tarrer] Tarrer Camilla [12-7-1898 - 11-17-1979]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 29, 1995
MRS. WILLIAM E. [Marge Genell Burch] TOOLE
Mrs. Marge Genell Burch Toole, 70, of 107 Pecan Dr., Montezuma, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 1995, in the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Ga.
Services were held at 2 pm Saturday, Nov. 25, in Shiloh Baptist Church, with burial in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in Montezuma, The Rev. Clarence Keene officiated.
Mrs. Toole, a native of Laurens Co., Ga,., was born July 25, 1925. She was the daughter of Mr. Mather Burch and Mrs. Jennie Fordham. She had resided in Macon County since 1953, where she was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and had retired from Southern Frozen foods.
Survivors are her husband, Rev. William E. Toole of Montezuma; a daughter, Mrs. Brenda T. James of Oglethorpe; a son, Richard Toole of Perry; mother, Mrs. Cornelia Fordham of Plant City, Fla.; two brothers, Ray Burch of Hawkinsville and Jimmy Fordham of Plant City, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Sara Allen of Macon and Mrs. Sandra Stone of Winter Park, Fkla.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Marge Genell Burch, w/o Rev. W. E. Toole - Born July 25, 1925 - Died Nov. 23, 1995 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery [Section A - Row 2-96] beside her husband, Rev. William Early Toole [Apr. 24, 1920 - Feb. 4, 1998] See his obit
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HINTON TURNER
TURNER,
Katie [Hill]
49 f/w wid
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OBIT
[Katie Hill Turner is widow of Thomas Olin Turner 1859-1915] Turner
Cem. Obit
Wm. Levie
son 30
m/w s ggg [1889-1978]O’thorpe
Cem.
Thomas Olin son
26 m/w
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R. Hinton
son 21
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Lucy C.
dau.
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Zean Slade
Mary G. dau. 9 f/w s ggg
Margaret
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Note:
I do NOT find a marked grave in the
David
Russell Theus
b.
George
Thomas Theus
b.
Henry
D. Theus
b.
Thomas
B. Theus
b.8-7-1841
d.
Emma
Gresham Theus
b.12-22-1855
d.
Dora
Theus Barfield
b.
Fannie
Ruth Theus Jinks
b.
Mary
Lizzie Theus Greer
b.
Probable:
Lula
Williams Barfield b.
[Note:
These names and dates come from “Cemeteries of
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[Note:
She was a daughter of Thomas J. Martin [1870 – 1939] & his wife, Georgia
Breedlove Martin [1873 – 1920]
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From: THE BUTLER HERALD - Taylor Co., Ga., abstracted by Marilyn
N. Windham. Vol. 6, # 50, September 19. 1882:
Mr. Calve Turner died at his residence on the 18th inst. of congestion of the
brain. Mr. Turner was brother, we believe, of Mrs. James R. Hays.
[Note: A. D. Turner, son of Levi Turner, called "Cal" or "Kal"
Died 1882. is buried in the Turner Family Cemetery located on the south side of
Co. Rd. 69, about 1 & 1/2 miles west of Ideal, Ga.] [He was born ca. 1838
since he was listed as being 42 in the 1880 Census of Macon Co., Ga. with a
wife, Mariah Adaline 38, James 17, Robert 15, Thomas 13, Carrobell 9, Levi 7,
and Maryanna 2.][On May 10, 1860, Alonzo D. Turner married Maria A. Worsham in
Macon County Marriage Bk. A/60.] If you have knowledge of other burials in this
cemetery PLEASE RESPOND. It is believed that all graves are not marked
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Oct. 29, 1926
MR. JOSEPH C. TARRER
Mr. Joseph C. Tarrer, age 65, one of Macon County's most prominent and respected
citizens died suddenly at his home in Ideal Wesnesday night at 9 o'clock.
Mr. Tarrer was born and reared in Macon County and numbered his friends by his
acquaintances. He was the founder of __________________-this county, a
successful
business man and he also served his county on the board of roads and revenues.
Mr. Tarrer was a member of the Methodist Church.
The deceased is survived by the following: his widow, Mrs. Isabel Tarrer [b. ca.
1870]. four sons, T. A. [Thomas Allen] Tarrer, J. E. [Joe Early] Tarrer, H. J.
[Henry Jesse} Tarrer and J. M. [James Monroe]Tarrer, all of Ideal; three
daughters, Mrs. L. B. Lockwood of Ideal, Hueston James of Tifton, Miss Miley
Tarrer of Ideal, Mrs. W. S. Lockwood of Ideal, his niece.
The funeral and interment which took place at Ideal Thursday afternoon was
attended by an exceedingly large concourse of friends. The contribution of
floral offerings was beautiful. Rev. J. J. Sanders, of Oglethorpe, conducted the
ceremonies.
[Note: In the Ideal Cemetery there is a marker for J.C.Tarrer
with No Dates on it.[He died 10-29-1926 & was 65 yrs old
therefore he was born about 1861] Next to this marker is an unmarked adult
grave, I think it is probably his wife, Isabell Tarrer]
Citizen & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 11, 1967
TOOKE - BRIDGES -
J. HARRISON TOOKE BURIED IN FLORIDA
Funeral services for J. Harrison Tuke of 1161 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, a
printer for Atlanta Newspapers, Inc. for 16 years, were held Monday in Coleman,
Fla. Burial was also in Coleman. Mr. Tooke, 61, a native of Montezuma, Ga., died
Saturday in a private hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors are
his widow, the former Martha Bridges; a sister; Miss Sara Tooke of Coleman;
brothers, W. R. Tooke, Sr. of Atlanta and D. H. Tooke, Sr. of Orlando., Fla.
[According to the 1920 Macon Co., Ga. Census, J. Harrison Tooke was a son of
William Henry Tooke [1858 - 1938] and his wife, Eunice [Wicker] Tooke
[1877-1940] both parents are buried in Felton Cemetery in Montezuma, Ga.
From: GUELDA HAY'S Macon Co., Ga. Obituary Collection
LITTLE
BETHEL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEM.
THOMPSON - AKINS - GARREN - ARNETT - MC AFEE
MRS. LEON [Bertice Akins] THOMPSON Died Dec.6, 1991
Oglethorpe, Ga. - Bertice Akins Thompson, 62, of Georgia 49, South, died Friday
in a Montezuma hospital. Born in Wilcox County, she lived in Macon County for
the past 20 years, moving from Cordele. She was a homemaker. Survivors: husband,
Leon Thompson of Oglethorpe; children: Donna Garren of Montezuma, Judy Arnett of
Cordele and Rickey McAfee of Fayetteville, N.C. Seven grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren Services: 2 pm Sunday in LITTLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH,
Ideal. Burial: Church Cemetery. The Rev. Sidney Jones will officiate.
Watson-Mathews has charge. [Note: Bertice Akins Thompson - Born February 26,
1929 - Died December 6, 1991 is buried in Little Bethel Baptist Cemetery beside
Hershel Thompson [March 10, 1910 - December 29, 1975]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 14, 1967
TARRER - BARFIELD - BLAND -
MRS. JAMES MONROE [Eva Lee Barfield] TARRER, Rites
Funeral rites for Mrs. Eva Lee Barfield Tarrer were held Tuesday, September 12,
at the Ideal Baptist Church with Rev. James Burleson, Rev. Clarence Keene and
Rev. Henry Thomas officiating. Interment was in the IDEAL CEMETERY. Mrs. Tarrer
was a former resident of Ideal but had been living in Brunswick for 20 years.
Survivors are her husband, James Tarrer of Brunswick; one son, Roy Tarrer of St.
Simons' Island; one daughter, Mrs. W. C. Bland of Brunsick; one grandson, Carl
Bland of Brunswick; her mother, Mrs. Beulah Barfield and one brother, Edgar
Barfield of Atlanta. Pallbearers - Not copied. [Note: Eva Lee Tarrer - Born
April 7, 1906 - Died September 10, 1967 is buried in Ideal Cemetery beside her
husband, James Monroe Tarrer [Feb. 2, 1903 - Dec. 10, 1971]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 2, 1969
TAYLOR-JACKSON-BROXTON-HILL-WEHUNT.
MRS. RUSSELLE ANN TAYLOR, 27 OBITUARY Services for Mrs. Russelle Ann Taylor, 27, who died at her home Saturday night, December 28, were held Monday, December 30, in the Memorial Heights Baptist Church, Perry. The Rev. Tom Harmon officiated with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Perry. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Macon County and had lived in Perry for 10 years. She was a member of Memorial Heights Baptist Chaurch in Perry. Survivors include her husband, Billy E. Taylor of Perry; a daughter, Windy Taylor of Perry; a son, Phillip Taylor of Perry; her father, Lowell Jackson of Montezuma; her mother, Mrs. Ruth Broxton of Unadilla; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hill of Hawkinsville and Mrs. Bill Wehunt of Atlanta; and a brother, Lowell Jackson, Jr. of Unadilla. Watson - Hunt Funeral Home of Perry was in charge. [Note: There is: Buried in Felton Cemetery-Montezuma, Ga. Lowell E. Jackson, Ga. Cpl 503 Base Unit AAF Born 4-7-1916 Died May 3, 1971.]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 4, 1942
HENRY JESSE TARRER
H. J. Tarrer Buried At Ideal Tuesday.
Henry J. Tarrer, who died of a lingering illness on May 31, at the North
Georgia Hospital, was buried in the IDEAL CEMETERY Tuesday afternoon, following
funeral services at the Ideal Methodist Church. Mr. Tarrer was a mechanic by
profession, was aged 42 years, and was born in Macon County. He had lived in
Ideal all of his life.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Tarrer, his Mother, Mrs. J. C. Tarrer; two
sisters, Mrs. Myles Strickland of Columbus and Mrs. L. B. Lockwood of Doerun;
two brothers, T. A. Tarrer of Columbus and J. W. Tarrer of Macon County.
Active pallbearers were Howard Parks, Fred Payne, Jessie James, Clyde Gilbert,
Charlie Gardner and Mr. Sutton.
Honorary pallbearers were Jimmie Felker, G. C. Gilbert, George Barfield, Mr.
Felton, Monroe Harden, Arthur Jinks, Arthur Fowler, Jim Lightner, Harvey
McCarty, Millard Childs, Theodore Jolly, Bernard Hand, Clyde Chapman, Clyde
Raburn, Homer Davis, Sam Hinds, Jerff Johnson and Mack Snellgrove.
[Note: Henry Jesse Tarrer [June 3, 1900 - May 31, 1942] is buried in Ideal
Cemetery.
[Note: Henry Jesse Tarrer married Lena Bell Barfield in Macon Co., Ga. Marriage
Bk. "H"]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 7, 1972
MRS. WILLIAM HENRY [Dora B. Peterman] THEUS
Mrs. Dora B. Theus, 95, died thursday, November 30, 1972 in The Medical Center
Hospital in Columbus.
Services were held at 3:30 PM Friday, December 1, from the Bethel Primitive
Baptist Church in Butler. Burial was in the BETHEL CEMETERY. Rev. John Manghram
officiated. Pallbearers were Don Bond, Julian Cox, Harold Theus, Bently Theus,
Charlie C. Giles, Jr. and D. Taunton.
Mrs. Theus lived in Butler and was a native of Taylor County.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Joe H. Cox of Griffin, Mrs. C. D. Windham
of Macon, Mrs. J. C. Cox of Montezuma and Mrs. H. C. Bond of Reynolds; two sons,
Simon Vester Theus and Leon W. Theus of Butler.
Edwards Bros. Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 21, 1972
MRS. THOMAS H. [Janie Johnson] TINSLEY
Mrs. Janie Johnson Tinsley, passed away Friday, December 15, 1972 at Magnolia
Manor Nursing Home where she had resided since 1969. Mrs. Tinsley was 86 years
old. Mrs. Tinsley was a native of Macon County and the widow of the late Rev. T.
H. Tinsley. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors are one son, Rev. W. Carroll Tinsley of Atlanta and one daughter, Mrs.
M. D. Daley of Loredo, Texas; a number of nieces , nephews and grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday December 17, at 2 PM at the Oglethorpe United
Methodist Church with burial in OGLETHORPE CEMETERY. The Rev. James Webb, Rev.
Roy Gardner and Rev. J. Ellsworth Tucker conducted the funeral services.
Pallbearers were the grandsons of Mrs. Tinsley.
[Note: Janie Johnson Tinsley - Born - November 29, 1886 - Died - December 15,
1972 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Thomas H. Tinsley
[Nov. 8, 1887 - Jan 21, 1949] See his Obit.
Citizen & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 30, 1964
MRS. STEVE A. [Irene Johnson] TURNELL
Final Rites For Mrs. Irene Turnell Held April 23.
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Johnson Turnell, 40, of 214 Sunstede Road,
Warner Robins, were held Thursday, April 23, in the Marshallville Methodist
Church.
The Rev. J. Felton Harden officiated and burial was in the MARSHALLVILLE
CEMETERY.
Mrs. Turnell died early Wednesday morning in the Houston County Hospital
following a long illness.
She was born in Marshallville and had lived in Warner Robins for 14 years,
moving here from Marshallville. She graduated from Marshallville High School and
was a member of the Methodist Church of Marshallville.
Mrs. Turnell retired in 1963 from Robins Air Force Base, where she was
employed in the motor pool. She was an organizer and charter member of the
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary in Warner Robins.
Survivors include her husband, Steve A. Turnell of Warner Robins; one
daughter, Miss Clara Turnell and two sons, Richard Turnell and Abbott Turnell,
all of Warner Robins; parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Johnson of Marshallville;
three sisters, Miss Helen Johnson of Marshallville and Mrs. Lucian Bowie and
Mrs. O. L. Brooks, both of Athens; one brother, E. B. Johnson of Danielsville;
and several nieces and nephews.
[Note: Irene Johnson Turnell [January 2, 1924 - April 22, 1964] is buried in
Marshallville Cemetery beside her husband, Steve A. Turnell [Jan. 24, 1910 -
April 3, 1979]
S. M. TIMBERLAKE
Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Dec. 23, 1927
S. M. TIMBERLAKE
Marshallville, Dec. 20, Funeral services were held here at 3:30 this afternoon
for S. M. Timberlake, 65, prominent merchant and peach grower of this city,
whose death occurred Monday morning, after a short illness.
Rev. W. M. Heywood conducted the services from the Methodist Church. Interment
was in the local [Marshallville]
Cemetery
[Note: S.M.Timberlake Born 12-10-1862 Died 12-19-1927
& wife, Evelyn King Timberlake Born 5-19-1862 Died 6-19-1955 are both buried in
Marshallville as well as Mr.
Timberlake's parents]
OBITS for March 2003
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. March 25, 1943
CHARLES JUDSON ‘JOHN’ TOLER
Funeral Services Held For C. J. Toler Monday Morning
Funeral services were held Monday morning at eleven o’clock for C. J. [“John”] Toler of Oglethorpe, who died Saturday. The services took place at the Oglethorpe Baptist Church with the Rev. Hoyt Farr officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Zeigler of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Interment was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY and funeral arrangements were made by the Montezuma Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were: W. T. Jolly, J. W. Hammock, J. L. Webb, T. Q. Webb, Martin Bray and Frank Hollander.
Mr. Toler was born in Wrightsville, Ga., October 4, 1877 and had lived in Oglethorpe for 16 years. He was a farmer and also engaged in milling.
Surviving him are: three brothers, Bob Toler of Hawkinsville, Ben Toler of McIntyre and Harrison Toler of Glenwood. There are also several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Toler died several years ago. [She was the former Miss Anne Smith. B.,5-24-1886 Dublin Co., d/o W.P.Smith & Annie Leah Stevenson Smith b. Dublin.]- Burial: Oglethorpe, Ga. 7-8-1941 d.7-7-1941]
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in “Cemeteries of Macon County” nor in the Oglethorpe Cemetery for C. J. John Toler. Anyone having any info on Mr. and Mrs. C.J.Toler, please respond.]
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. January 26, 1956
MRS. DANIEL C. [Sarah E. ____] TURRENTINE
Services Today For Mrs. Sara Turrentine
Graveside services for Mrs. Sara E. Turrentine will be held Thursday afternoon at the MARSHALLVILLE CEMETERY with Rev. C. H. Williams officiating.
Pallbearers will include Troy Virden, C. C. Haslam, Sr., Frank Slade, H. M. McKenzie, Jim Lester and Cooper Clark.
A former resident of Marshallville, Mrs. Turrentine died in Jacksonville, Fla. Survivors include one daughter and one son, both of Jacksonville.
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Marshallville Cemetery for Sara Turrentine BUT I do find an UNMARKED ADULT GRAVE next to Daniel C. Turrentine [3-11-1857 – 12-3-1929]
[Note: D.C.Turrentin married Fudge E. Laidler on 10-10-1880 in Houston Co., Ga. Marriage Bk. “D”] She very likely died, was buried in the FUDGE CEMETERY that was destroyed by the Landowner, it was east of Marshallville about 2 miles near Baptist Creek. Many members of the Fudge Family and the Laidler Family were buried there.]
OBITS FOR JUNE 2003
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. September 18, 1958
MICHAEL LYNN TARRER
Tarrer Infant Buried Tuesday.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the IDEAL CEMETERY for Michael Lynn Tarrer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tarrer. The Rev. H. H. Gregory of the Ideal Baptist Church officiated. In addition to his parents, three brothers, David Tarrer, Ronald Tarrer and Tony Tarrer survive.
Montezuma Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Michael Tarrer – Only One date: September 24, 1958 is buried in Ideal Cemetery.]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 28, 1956
THOMAS L. TARRER
Thomas L. Tarrer, Former Resident, Buried At Ideal.
Funeral services for Thomas L. Tarrer, 80, who died in a Colquitt, Ga. hospital, were held Monday at the Ideal Methodist Church with the Rev . Carl Ayers officiating.
Mr. Tarrer was born and reared in Macon County, having resided in Ideal before moving to Colquitt. He was a retired farmer and member of the Lutheran Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Miss Charlotte Tarrer of Colquitt with whom he resided; Mrs. G. C. Jinks of Colquitt and Mrs. R. D. Camilla of Decatur; two sons, Roy Tarrer and Smith Tarrer of Forest, Miss.; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. J. H. Williams of Ideal and a brother, Will Tarrer of Cordele.
[Note: Thomas L. Tarrer [1875 - 1956] is buried in Ideal Cemetery beside his wife Opal S. Tarrer [1877 - 1944] See her obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 4, 1945
MRS. GEORGIA CLIFFORD TRULUCK
Funeral Services Friday, Sept. 28, for Mrs. Clifford Truluck.
Final rites were held on Friday afternoon, September 28, for Mrs. Georgia Clifford Truluck, 71, who died at her residence in Montezuma on Thursday afternoon after an extended illness.
Mrs. Truluck was born in Dooly County on September 20, 1874, the daughter of the late John Adkins and Nancy Smith Adkins, both natives of Dooly County. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church near Vienna.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. J. T. Dean of Marshallville; Mrs. G. G. Hudson of Cordele; Mrs. Ed Hudson of Vienna; and Miss Gladys Truluck of Montezuma; three sons, J. A. Truluck and D. M. Truluck of Vienna and Otis Truluck of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and one sister, Mrs. S. B. Clulpepper of Sylvester.
Services were conducted from the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, the Rev. Raymond Harvey of Vienna officiating, and interment was in the MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were Roscoe Hudson, T. M. Adkins, Herman Adkins, Alton Adkins, Virgil Adkins, Willard Satterfield, Robert Bowen and Mobley Truluck, Jr.
The Montezuma Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 9, 1945
MRS. JOHN C. [Margaret Pauline Frederick] TURRENTINE
Funeral Services Held Wednesday For Mrs. J. C. Turrentine.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 8th, for Mrs. J. C. Turrentine, 59, of Marshallville, who died at a Montezuma hospital late Monday afternoon after an illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Turrentine, a citizen of Marshallville for 29 years, was born in Milledgeville on July 7, 1886. She was the wife of J. C. Turrencine, who is the only survivor, and an active member of the Methodist Church in her city. She was before her marriage, Margaret Pauline Frederick.
The Rev. James A. Ivey of Perry officiated at the services in the MARSHALLVILLE CEMETERY. He was assisted by the Rev. J. A. Rountree of Tifton.
Pallbearers were C. C. Haslam, J. C. Walker, D. M. Jones, E. B. Howell, J. A. Smith and F. A. Slade. The Montezuma Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Margaret P. Turrentine [July 7, 1886 - August 6, 1945] is buried in Marshallville Cemetery beside her husband, John C. Turrentine [February 18, 1887 - april 14, 1953]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 8, 1945
THOMAS ALLEN TARRER
Funeral Services Held Friday For Thomas A. Tarrer.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 2, from the Ideal Baptist Church for Thomas Allen Tarrer, 59, who died suddenly in Columbus on Thursday night, his death resulting from a heart attack.
Mr. Tarrer was born in December 1893, and made his home in Ideal before moving to Columbus three years ago where he was employed by Maxwell Brothers Furniture Co. He married the former Mrs. Susie Harden Chestnut, who survives him. Mr. Tarrer was a devoted member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Ideal and active in all church work.
Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mrs. J. C. Tarrer of Ideal; one brother, James Tarrer of Brunswick; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Lockwood of Doerun and Mrs. J. M. Artman of Long Branch, J.J.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Carl Ayers, assisted by the Rev. Williams of Marshallville and the Rev. Jenkins of Macon. Interment was in the IDEAL CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not Copied.
[Note: Tom Allen Tarrer [December 9, 1893 - March 1, 1945] is buried in Ideal Cemetery beside his wife, Susie Harden Chestnut Tarrer [October 15, 1890 - July 1, 1978]
[Note: OOPS !!!! "Cemeteries of Macon County" has incorrect dates Birth Date in book is 1892 and Death Date in book March 1, 1985. Please make changes in your book. THANKS.
Citizens &
Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. Wednesday, September 16, 1992
WALTER MARSHALL
TIMBERLAKE, SR.
Mr. Walter Marshall Timberlake, Sr., 67, of 28 Bent Oak Trail, Rome,
Georgia died Wednesday, Sept. 2 in Redmon Hospital after a lengthy
illness. He was native of Marshallville and had a number of local
relatives.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral
Home at 11 am Saturday, September 5, with the Rev. Keith Alderman
officiating. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in
Montezuma.
Mr. Timberlake was the son of the late Stephen T. Timberlake and
Sara Bush Timberlake. He had resided in Rome for the past four
years, moving from Summerville. He was a retired employee of Georgia
Power Company and a member of First United Methodist Church in
Summerville. He was a member and past president of the Rotary Club
and a former president of the Chamber of commerce, both in
Summerville. He had served on the board of Boy Scouts of America,
and was a Army Veteran of World War II. He was awarded the Bronze
Star.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Timberlake of Rome, a
son, Walter Marshall Timberlake, Jr. of Rome, two daughters, Ms.
Marsha T. Lee of Atlanta and Mrs. Martha T. Edmonson of Gray, three
sisters, Mrs. Marion T. Riddle of Montezuma, Mrs. Ida Mae T. Moseley
of Decatur, and Mrs. Elizabeth T. Gilbert of Atlanta, as well as six
grandchildren.
[Note: Walter Marshall Timberlake - Born January 3, 1925 - Died -
September 2, 1992 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery
Citizens &
Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 6, 1972
MRS. JOHN A. [Leila Belle Barfield ] TISON
Mrs. John A. Tison, 73, of Route 3, Cordele, died Friday night,
March 24, in Crisp County Hospital where she had been a patient for
four weeks.
A native of Taylor County, she was the former Miss Leila Belle
Barfield, daughter of the late Elbert Isaiah and Ada Kate Barfield.
Mrs. Tison had resided in Crisp County most of her life.
Survivors are one sone, Albert Leon Tison, Sr. of cordele; one
daughter, Mrs. Hugh Chapman of Tallahassee, Fl. one brother, Bonnie
Lee Barfield of Cordele; three sisters, Mrs. Herschell Warren of
Montezuma, Mrs. George Meikel of McDonough and Mrs. Hope Hulsey of
douglas; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 26, at Dekle
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clark Standard officiating.
":Whispering Hope" and "Near to the Heart of God: were sung by Mrs.
Clark Standard, accompanied by Mrs. Gene Beacham, organist.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
[Note: Obit does NOT say where she is buried but probably in or near
Cordele as she is not listed in "Cemeteries of Macon County"
Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. June 20, 1963
Robert Lamar Tooke, 62, former resident of Montezuma, died Wednesday night, June 12, 1963 in an Orlando, Fla., hospital. His death was attributed to a heart attack.
Funeral services and interment were held in COLEMAN, FLORIDA on Friday afternoon.
The son of the late W. H. and Eunice Wicker Tooke, Mr. Tooke was reared in Montezuma, moving to Atlanta in the early 1930’s where he was employed for over 25 years. Upon retirement in recent years; he moved to Florida and had resided in Coleman for the past four years.
Survivors include his wife, the former Clyde Ford of Coleman; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Laney and two grandchildren, Doris and Lamar Laney of Columbus; one sister, Miss Sara Tooke of Atlanta; and three brothers, Raymond Tooke and Harris Tooke of Atlanta and Hudson Tooke of Orlando.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. Wednesday, September 16, 1992
MRS. WILLIAM
BURNETTE [Beulah Brand] TRAPP
Mrs. Beaulah Brand Trapp, 88, of 57 Spence Avenue, Newnan, Georgia,
died Wednesday, September 9, 1992, in Southwest Christian Hospice,
Union City, Ga. Graveside services were held at 11 am Friday,
September 11, in FELTON CEMETERY in Montezuma. The Rev. Harvey
Sullins officiated.
Mrs. Trapp, a former resident of Montezuma was born August 29, 1904
in Holly Springs, Georgia, the daughter of Alonzo H. Brand and Lula
Frances McCurley Brand. She had resided in Newnan since 1978, moving
from Montezuma. She was a graduate of Byromville School, Byromville,
Georgia, a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church and a
retired bookkeeper with the Macon County Clinic in Montezuma. She
was the wife of the late William B. Trapp.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Barbara T. Peters of Newnan and
Mrs. Sandra T. Snipes of Marietta; a sister, Mrs. Etna Moore of
Stone Mountain; three grandchildren, Mrs. Denise Bray, Mrs. Nancy
Zarbinsky and F. Stephen Snipes, Jr. of Atlanta; and two
sisters-in-law; Mrs. Blanche Brand of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Gwennell
Brand of Atlanta.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or
to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, Ga.
30291.
[Note: Beulah Brand Trapp - Born - August 29, 19094 - Died -
September 9, 1992 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside her husband,
William Burnette Trapp [May 5, 1903 - Aug. 17, 1944] Obit
Citizens &
Goergian - Montezuma, Ga. January 25, 1973
WALTER MOODY TRUSSELL
Walter Moody Trussell of Oglethorpe passed away January 18, 1973 at
a local hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 69 years of
age, retired from Blue Bird Body Company and a member of Woodmen of
the World.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 20, 1973 from the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he was a member. Burial was in
OGLETHRORPE MEMORIAL GARDEN CEMETERY. Officiating for the services
were Rev. Ralph Beckwith and Rev. Sidney Jones.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Surviving Mr. Trussell are his widow, Julia Nelson Trussell, four
sons, Billy Trussell of Warner Robins, Joe Turssell of Montezuma,
Jackie Trussell of Byron, Ga. and Bobby Trussell of Oglethorpe; one
daughter, Mrs. L. F. Freeman, Jr. of Macon; two brothers, W. H.
Trussell of Butler and George Trussell of Reynolds; one sister, Mrs.
Dita Martin of Reynolds; 15 grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Watson-Mathews Funeral Home.
[Note: Walter Moody Trussell - Born - October 6, 1903 - Died January
18, 1973 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 15, 1986
WILLIFORD THOMAS TUCKER
Mr. Williford Thomas Tucker, 71, of Montezuma, Georgia, died Saturday, January 11, 1986, in Emory University Hospital Atlanta. Graveside services were held at 3 pm Monday, January 13, in ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY. The Rev. Guy G. Sayle, Jr. officiated.
Mr. Tucker, a native of Ware County, was born November 25, 1914. He had resided in Montezuma since 1969, moving from Columbus, Georgia. He was a retired business manager with the Macon County Correctional Institution and a Navy Vetertan of World War II.
Survivors are his wife, Ann Matthews Tucker of Montezuma; three sons, Tommy G. Tucker and Travis V. Tucker, both of Orlando, Florida; Michael M. Tucker of Safety Harbor, Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Darahl Smith of Geneva, Georgia; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Macon County
Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Friday, June 29, 1917
HENRY ASBURY [Berry] TURNER
"IDEAL NEWS ITEMS"
DEATH OF BERRY TURNER
H. A. Turner, commonly called Berry Turner, died at his home near
Southland, Saturday morning, June 23rd. Bro. Turner had been suffering
since winter with rheumatism, but bore his suffering with patience. He
was dearly loved by those who knew him best. He was a worthy member of
the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. M. Lovin, and the
remains were laid to rest in the FAMILY GRAVEYARD Sunday.
He is survived by two sisters [not named] and two brothers [not named],
by whom he will be greatly missed.
Friends from Ideal attended the funeral services.
[Note: Henry Asbury Turner, called "Berry" Died June 1, 1917 and is
buried in TURNER CEMETERY located on the south side of County Road 69,
about 1 & 1/2 miles west of Ideal, Ga.
This obit refers to this cemetery as THE FAMILY GRAVEYARD. Some people
refer to it as TURNER'S CHAPEL CEMETERY. Anyone having further info on
this cemetery, PLEASE RESPOND.
[Note: The two brothers surviving would be Robert Gregory Turner & Jacob
Nathaniel Turner The two sisters would be Amelia Jane Turner and Anna
Turner]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 8, 1986
JOE LUCIAN TURNER [ Front Page with Picture]
Joe Lucian [Honey] Turner, 61, died Tuesday, December 31, 1985, in Emory University Hospital, Atlanta. Funeral services were held in the Ideal Baptist Church at 3 pm Thursday, January 2, 1986. The Rev. Sidney Clay and the Rev. Clarence Keene officiated. Burial was in IDEAL CEMETERY with Masonic rites.
Mr. Turner, a life long resident of Ideal, was orn September 5, 1924, a son of C. B. Turner and Irma Joyce Turner. He was a member and chairman of the Board of Deacons of the Ideal Baptist Church. He was currently serving as Mayor of Ideal and was a former city councilman. He was the owner of the Ideal Surplus Store, retired chief of the Ideal Fire Department and a retired resident engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation. He was the president of the third district of the Georgia Municipal Association, member and president of the Ideal Lions Club, member and past president of the Macon County Shrine Club and the unit leader of the Macon County Flints. He was a member and past worshipful master of Traveler's Rest Masonic Lodge # 65 and a member of Al Sihah Temple and the Scottish Rite Bodies. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of the American Legion.
Survivors are his wife, Ellen Satterfield Turner; four sons, John Garlen Turner, Joe Lynn Turner, Dudley Carroll Turner, James Dennis turner; a brother, Larry L. Turner and five grandchildren, all of Ideal.
Pallbearers were Arthur Pearson, Buddy Clark, Terry Kanazawa, George Smith, Ed Fore, and James Taylor.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Joe Lucian Turner - Born September 5, 1924 - Died December 31, 1985 is buried in Ideal Cemetery]
Citizens & Georgian -
Montezuma, Ga. December 9, 1992
MISS KATHERINE DUNCAN TURNER
Miss Katherine Duncan Turner, 92, of 2537 Wall Street, Jonesboro, Georgia,
died Monday, November 30, 1992 in Southern Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services were held at 2 pm Tuesday, December 1, in OGLETHORPE
MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY. The Rev. Bill Givens officiated.
Miss Turner, a native of Macon County, was born December 10, 1899, the
daughter of Thomas Olin Turner and Katie D. Hill Turner. She had resided in
Atlanta all of her adult life and was a retired accountant in the Metro
Atlanta and Buckhead areas. She was a former service club director during
World War II in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina Military installations.
She was a member of Peachtree Street United Methodist Church in Atlanta.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Margaret Bessinger of Perry, Ga. four nephews,
John Slade of Jonesboro, Gordon McCarthy of Oglethorpe, Willard McCarthy of
Hohenwald, Tenn, and Carlton Bessinger of Chapel Hill, N.C., and a niece,
Mrs. Coleyne Connell of Perry, Ga.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma, Georgia was in charge of
arrangements.
[Note: Katherine Duncan Turner - Born - December 10, 1899 - Died - November
30, 1992 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery]
DEATH AND OBITUARY NOTICES FROM THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1867-1878
Issue of December 17, 1873
My father, Mr. Simeon Tyner, was born in Effingham county, GA., Jan. 2, 1805, and died at the residence of his son, Mr. B. J. Tyner, in Macon county, Ga., Oct. 23, 1873. his body slumbers in the old "Red Hill Church" grave yard with his two children. E. S. Tyner
Macon County Citizen – Oglethorpe, Ga. Nov.
2, 1917
WOODSON TOLEN -
IN MEMORIAM – Death, the rider on the pale horse, came into our family circle
and claimed as his, our beloved father, Hon. Woodson Tolen, or better known as
“Uncle Woods”. It was hard to give him up, but “He who doeth all things well,
makes no mistake”.
Father Tolen was born in South Carolina October 13, 1820, and died October 28,
1917, living to be 97 years and 15 days old. When quite a child his father moved
to Pike County, Ga. From there he moved to Monroe Co. and soon to Sumter Co.,
where he lived until the war between the States broke out. He was then quite a
young man, but when the call for volunteers came, he enlisted for the South.
After four years of service at the close of the war he married Mrs. David Russ
and settled in Macon County, where for fifty two years he resided. In the mean
time, six children blessed this happy union, only two of which survive him. Mrs.
W. H. B. McKenzie, who lives at Doles, Ga.; and James Tolen, who lived with his
father. Six grandchildren also are left to mourn his death, besides a host of
friends who loved him like a father.
On Saturday a.m., October 20th, he was taken seriously ill. For more than a week
he lay, seeming to suffer but little pain. Finally as the hushed stillness of
mid-night covered the earth, he fell as though a deep sleep had come over him.
It was the sleep that knows no wakening until the Great Judgment Morning.
He was laid to rest in the family cemetery by the side of his companion who had
answered the same call a number of years ago.
Rev. E.F.K.Roof conducted the funeral services Sunday, Oct. 18.
[Note: Tolen Family Cem. – Located in “Cut-Off” Community on Co. Rd. 15 in wood
behind a deserted barn.]
Citizen & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. September
2, 1971
STEPHEN MARSHALL TIMBERLAKE, 75
Stephen Timberlake [Jr.], a resident of the Magnolia Manor in Americus, passed
away in an Americus hospital August 24, 1971 at the age of 75.
Mr. Timberlake was born in Macon County in April 1896 and had resided in
Americus for the past five years. He was a retired employee of Warner Robins Air
Force Base and was a Methodist.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of Magnolia Manor Wedneaday, August 25,
Watson Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements and the
following served as pallbearers: John A. Roberts, H. P. Ritch Terry Duncan, Bob
Sober, Roy Parker, Fred Horn, James Dalton and Jimmy Buchanan.
Interment followed in MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY IN MONTEZUMA.
Survivors include one son, W. M. Timberlake of Columbus, Ga., three daughters,
Mrs. Betty Gilbert of Greenville, Ga., Mrs. Felton Riddle of Montezuma and Mrs.
Edwin Moseley of Atlanta, Ga. one brother, Joe Timberlake of Rodgersville,
Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Bert Bryant of Bradenton, Florida and Mrs. Ed Newsome
of Bradenton.
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery in
Montezuma BUT I do find his son, Walter Marshall Timberlake [ Born 1-3-1925 –
Died Sept. 2, 1992]
[Note: S. M. Timberlake [Sr.] [his father] & Evelyn King Timberlake [1862 –
1955] are both buried in Marshallville Cemetery. See his father’s Obit
Newspaper Unknown - February 1991 - Clipping
from Ethel Smisson Jones Papers
MRS. LILLARD N. [Eufaula Brooks] TAFFAR
Marshallville - Eufaula Brooks Taffar, 87, of P. O. Box 43, died Tuesday in a
Roswell Nursing Home. Born in Abbeville, she was the daugher of the late Robert
Lee and Lily Bankston Brooks and was the widow of L. N. Taffar. She lived in
Marshallville since 1924, was a homemaker and was a member of Marshallville
United Methodist Church.
Survivors: sister, Annie Mae Smith of Marshallville; several nieces; and several
nephews.
Services: 1 pm Friday in MARSHALLVILLE CITY CEMETERY, with Rev. Jay W. Harris
officiating. Visitation: 7 until 8 tonight in Watson-Mathews Funeral Home,
Montezuma.
[Note: Eufaula B. Taffar - Born Marh 26, 1903 - Died February 5, 1991 is buried
in Marshallville Cemetery beside her husband, Lillard N. Taffer [6-30-1898 -
4-16-1953] See his Obit.
The Macon Telegraph - Macon, Ga. January 2,
1986
JOE LUCIAN TURNER
Joe Lucian Turner, 61, Ideal Mayor and Farmer Ideal - Joe Lucian Turner, the
Mayor of Ideal, died Tuesday of a heart attack in an Atlanta hospital. He was
61.
Services will be held at 3 pm today in Ideal Baptist Church. Burial will be in
IDEAL CITY CEMETERY. The Revs. Sidney Clay and Clarence Keene will officiate.
Mr. Turner, a lifelong resident of Ideal, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
C. B. Turner. He was a farmer and owner of Ideal Surplus Store. He was also a
retired resident engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation and a
retired chief of the Ideal Fire Department.
Mr. Turner, a member of Ideal Baptist Church, was chairman of the deacon board.
He was president of the Third District Georgia Municipal Association and a
member and president of the Ideal Loins Club. He was a member and past president
of the Macon County Shrine Club, the unit leader of the Macon County Flints and
a member and past worshipful master of the Traveler's Rest Masonic Lodge 65. He
was a member of Al Sihah Shrine Temple in Macon, the Scottish Rite Bodies and
the American Legion. He was also a World War II Army Air Corp Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Satterfield Turner of Ideal; four sons, John
Garlan Turner, Joe Lynn Turner, Dudley Carroll Turner and James Dennis Turner,
all of Ideal; a brother Larry L. Turner of Ideal; and five grandchilcren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.
[Note: Joe Lucian Turner - Born September 5, 1924 - Died December 31, 1985 is
buried in Ideal Cemetery beside a son, Dudley Carroll Turner [1954 - 1990]
Newspaper Unknown - Date Unknown - From
Guelda's Macon County Obit Collection
J. W. TARRER
Ideal - J. W. Tarrer, 87, passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held
Sunday at 3 pm in the Ideal Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the IDEAL CITY
CEMETERY. Rev. Sidney Clay and Rev. Clarence Keene will officiate.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late John David Tarrer and Callie
Kelly Tarrer. He was a retired Farmer and a retired Contractor. He was a member
of the Ideal Baptist Church and the Mens Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife; Ada Brewer Tarrer of Ideal; sons: David Tarrer of
Austell, Ga., Ronald Tarrer and Tony Tarrer of Ideal; brother; Horry Tarrer of
Forest Park, Ga. nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 pm in Watson Mathews Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Ideal Baptist Church, Ideal, Ga. 31041.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in the Ideal Cemetery for J. W. Tarrer] I
probably just missed seeing it.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 6,
1958
MRS. ELIJAH M. [Minnie Ola
Larkin] TAYLOR
Mrs. Minnie Taylor, Native of County, Passes At Macon.
Mrs. Minnie Ola Taylor, 65, died suddenly at her home in Macon Monday afternoon,
February 24th. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at
Corinth Methodist Church, Macon County, with the Rev. Hernry Thomas of
Oglethorpe, and the Rev. W. W. Whaley of Macon officiating. Burial was in
TAZEWELL CEMETERY.
Mrs. Taylor was the widow of Elijah M. Taylor who died in 1952. A native of
Macon County, the daughter of the late Susie Poole and John James Larkin, she
had resided in this area for many years and moved to Macon five years ago. She
was a member of Corinth Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lester Hammock of Macon and Mrs. C. H.
Larkin of Woodbury; four sons, Albert Clyde Taylor of Marion, N.C.; Felton
Taylor of Albany; James Willis and Ewell Taylor of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. J.
E. Robinson and Mrs. G. R. Robinson of Ellaville and six grandchildren.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March
20, 1958
MARION CARL TENNANT
M. C. Tennant To Be Buried In Oglethorpe.
M. C. Tennant, of Stockbridge, husband of the former Miss Lucille Martin of
Oglethorpe, died Monday, March 17, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning [today] in Stockbridge and
burial is planned for three o'clock this afternoon in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY
with the Rev. Melvin York officiating.
In addition to the wife, survivors include three sons, Phillip Tennant, Marion
Tennant and Donley Tennant, all of Pomona Parks, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Sam
Peck and Mrs. Arthur Main of Pomona Parks; one step-daughter, Mrs. Edward Coogle
of Oglethorpe; five brothers, Clyde Tennant, Stanley Tennant and Sterling
Tennant of Zaney Field, Ohio [Zanesfield], Homer Tennant of Okinawa; Don Tennant
of Bellefontaine, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. A. W. Watkins and Mrs. Kermit Sims of
West Liberty, Ohio.
[Note: Marion Carl Tennant - Born 1899 - Died 1958 is buried in Oglethorpe
Cemetery beside his wife, Lucille M. Tennant [1904 - 1981]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February
26, 1959
ALFRED C. TALLENT
Alfred Tallent, Former Resident, Buried Here Sunday.
Funeral services for Alfred Tallent of Lawrenceville, former resident of
Montezuma, were conducted Sunday afternoon at Cedar Valley Baptist Church. The
Rev. Andrew Johnson and Rev. Otho Pirkle officiated and interment followed in
CEDAR VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Surviving are two brothers, George Tallant of Lawrenceville and Coleman Tallant
of Chivago, Ill.; three sisters, Miss Lizzie Tallant, Miss Bessie Tallant, both
of Phenix City, Ala., and Miss Thelma Tallant of Lawrenceville; several nieces
and nephews.
[Note: Alfred C. Tallant - Born March 30, 1895 - Died February 20, 1959 is
buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery beside Mary R. Tallant [June 7, 1891 - Oct. 21,
1953]
itizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 12,
1971
JOHN LUTHER TAFFAR
John L. Taffar - Death Notice
Graveside services for John Luther Taffar, 96, of Marshallville, were held May
3, from the MARSHALLVILLE CEMETERY, Rev. Randle Rivers officiated.
Mr. Taffar passed away May 2,. He was a retired contractor and a member of the
Marshallville Methodist Church. He had resided in Marshallville for fifty years.
He was a native of Union County, Ga.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mrs. L. N. Taffar of Marshallville and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: John L. Taffar - Born 1879 - Died 1971 "Father" is buried in
Marshallville Cemetery beside his wife, Stella L. Taffar [1879 - 1948} "Mother']
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Georgia
April 27, 1961
WADE H. TERRY
W. H. Terry, 77, Ideal Citizen, Buried Saturday.
Wade H. Terry, 77 year old resident of Ideal, died Thursday, April 20, at a
local hospital following three weeks illness. He was a lifelong resident of
Ideal, a retired farmer, a Mason and a member of the Ideal Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, the former Lucy Fulford; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred
Jones of Ideal; three sons, M. C. Terry, H. S. Terry, both of Columbus, C. L.
Terry of West Point, Ga., one sister, Mrs. R. L. Garrett of Charing, one
brother, Earl A. Terry of Ellaville; seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at Ideal Baptist Church with
the Rev. H. H. Gregory and Rev. Carl Ayers officiating. Interment was in IDEAL
CEMETERY.
Pallbearers: J. V. Smith, Howard Park, James Robinson, J. L. Turner, Alton
Phillips and J. W. Tarrer.
[Note: Wade H. Terry - Born September 23, 1883 - Died April 20, 1961 is buried
in Ideal Cemetery beside his wife, Lucy F. Terry [June 2, 1886 - 4-17-1971]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April
13, 1961
MRS. AUGUSTUS [Anna Bartlett]
TAUNTON
Funeral Services Thursday For Mrs. Anna Bartlett Taunton.
Mrs. Anna Bartlett Taunton, 78 years old resident of Reynolds, died of a heart
attack Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church
near Reynolds with Elder Bentley Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Windom of Reynolds, Mrs. Ada
Cotney of Butler and Mrs. Etta Harrington of Manchester; two sons, Wanza Taunton
of Thomaston and Harold Taunton of Flint, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Joiner
of Butler and Mrs. Etta Sanders of Rupert; 30 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren.
[Note: Anna Bartlett Taunton - Born June 28, 1883 - Died April 11, 1961 is
buried in Bethlehem Cemetery beside her husband, Augustus Taunton [1878 - May
10, 1956]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. -
September 21, 1961
MRS. HORACE S. [Hattie E.
Harrell] TAYLOR
Mrs. Hattie H. Taylor, 73, Buried At Ideal Friday.
Final rites for Mrs. Hattie Harrell Taylor, 73, of Pensacola, Fla., were
conducted at the Ideal Baptist Church Friday, September 15, 1961. Elder Allen W.
Corley and the Rev. H. H. Gregory officiated and burial was in the IDEAL
CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not Copied.
A former resident of Ideal, Mrs. Taylor died September 13, 1961 in Pensacola
after a long illness. She had made her home there for the past four years.
Survivors include her husband, H. S. Taylor of Pensacola; two daughters, Mrs.
Alton Lawhon of Woodbury and Mrs. William Pybus of Pensacola; two sons, E. S.
Taylor of Talbotton and W. Samuel Taylor of Pensacola; eight grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Hattie E. Taylor - Born December 1, 1887 - Died September 13, 1961 is
buried in Ideal Cemetery beside her husband, Horace S. Taylor [July 26, 1885 -
September 18, 1971]
added 4/3/2004
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 27,
1961
SUMLAR JOEL TAYLOR
Funeral Services Held Sunday For S. J. Taylor, 85.
Funeral services for Sumlar Joel Taylor, 85,
were held at Cedar Valley Baptist Church Sunday with the Rev. Otho Pirkle,
pastor, and Rev. W. J. Adair of Americus, officiating. Burial followed in the
CEDAR VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Mr. Taylor died at a Montezuma hospital Saturday, having been in declining
health for a number of years.
Grandsons of the deceased served as pallbearers. They were: Jimmy Taylor,
Douglas Taylor, Billy Taylor, J. D. Taylor, Joel and Willie James Taylor. The
board of Deacons of Cedar Valley Church served as honorary pallbearers.
Born and reared in Towns County, Ga., Mr. Taylor had lived in Macon County for
the past 37 years, making his home with a son, Gene Taylor, near Marshallville.
A retired farmer, Mr. Taylor was a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church and was
the oldest member of the board of Deacons.
Survivors include five sons, H. O. Taylor of Fort Valley; Jim Taylor of
Montezuma, Jesse Taylor of Americus; Gene Taylor of Marshallville and Luther
Taylor of Fort Valley; two daughters, Mrs. Pet Stewart of Montezuma and Mrs.
John Brown of Columbus; one brother, Luther Taylor of Brownwood, Texas; four
sisters, Mrs. Ed McConnell of Powder Springs, Mrs. Ola Kemp, Mrs. Jerre Ross and
Mrs. Charles Anderson, all of Acworth; 16 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Sumilar J. Taylor - Born October 8, 1875 - Died July 22, 1961 is buried
Cedar Valley Cemetery beside Corrie R. Taylor [July 14, 1872 - January 18, 1937]
addded 4/3/2004
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 27,
1961
EDGAR FRANKLIN TATE
Edgar F. Tate, 36, Dies At Dublin; Rites Here
Sunday.
Edgar F. Tate, 36, of Route 3 Dublin, died Friday at a Dublin hospital after a
short illness.
Having been born and reared in Schley County, Mr. Tate had resided in Montezuma
many years where he was Railway Express Agent. He moved to Dublin two years ago
to be the Agent in that city. He was a Veteran of World War II and a member of
Olivet Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 23, at Cedar Valley Church near
Montezuma, with Rev. P. E. Vine and Rev. Otho Pirkle officiating. Burial was in
BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Survivors include his wife, the former Gladys Hines; his father, J. C. Tate of
Columbus; three sons, Robert Tatre, Randy Tate and Mark Tate, all of Dublin; a
daughter, Linda Tate of Dublin; four brothers, Howard Tate of Columbus, Julian
Tate and Sidney Tate of Macon and Roland Tate of Key West, Fla. three sisters,
Mrs. Buford Taylor of Columbuis; Mrs. R. E. Lewis of Unadilla; Mrs. Larry Clack
of Eatonton.
Watson Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
[Note: Edgar Franklin Tate - Born August 28, 1924 - Died July 21, 1961 WWI - is
buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery ]
Citizens
& Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 15, 1970
THOMAS
- GRACE - SMITH - MC NEAR - WESLEY
L.
G. THOMAS, 82.
L.
G. Thomas, 82, a former resident of Montezuma, passed away at his home
in Lake Wales, Fla. Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, January 15,
from the Golf View Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Wales, of which he
was a charter member.
The Thomas family moved from Montezuma to Lake Wales about 15
years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Malma Grace Thomas of Lake
Wales, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Chester Smith of Bonifay, Fla., and
Mrs. Martha Grace McNear of Dublin, Ga.; three sons, Frazier Thomas,
Harold Thomas and Jack Thomas, all of Lake Wales; a sister, Mrs. G. V.
Wesley of Marshallville; and a brother, Offa Thomas of Orlando, Fla.
Citizens
& Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 2, 1967
TAYLOR
- CROOK - PARK - WILLIAMS - MEEHAN - HICKMAN.
MRS.
DANIEL M. [Ethel Barrett] TAYLOR
Funeral
services for Mrs. Ethel Barrett Taylor, who died Sunday in Plant City,
Fla., were held Monday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. C. G.
Ward and the Rev. Leighton Norris offriciating.
Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Mrs. Taylor, a native of Macon County, had resided for the past
few years in Plant City.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. L. J. Crook of Americus,
Mrs. W. J. Park and Mrs. L. R. Williams, both of Plant City, Mrs. L. C.
Taylor of Ft. Valley, Mrs. Robert J. Meehan and Mrs. Paul R. Hickman,
both of Atlanta; two sons, Thomas B. Taylor of College Park and James E.
Taylor of Montezuma,
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge.
[Note:
Ethel B. Taylor - Born 1886 - Died January 29, 1967 is buried in
Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside her husband, Daniel M. Taylor [1884 -
1951] See his Obit.]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 12, 1956
MRS. RUFUS EDWARD {Annie Laura Neal] TOOKE
Mrs. R. E. Tooke, Beloved Oglethorpe Resident, Passes.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Laura Tooke were held Sunday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. C. Robinson in Oglethorpe. The Rev. Melvin York officiated and interment was in OGLETHORPE CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Mrs. Tooke died Saturday, January 7, after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe and a member of the Oglethorpe Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. R. E. Tooke of Oglethorpe; four daughters, Mrs. T. C. Robinson and Mrs. Christine Adcox of Oglethorpe, Mrs. Homer Robertson of Marietta and Mrs. B. S. Roberts of San Francisco, Calif.; one son, R. M. Tooke of Augusta; and several grandchildren.
Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Annie Neal Tooke [ February 24, 1881 - January 7, 1956] is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Rev. Rufus Edward Tooke [May 10, 1867 - February 3, 1960 ] See his Obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 23, 1955
Robert G. Turner, 87, Passes After Short Illness.
[Note: R. G. Turner [ September 1, 1867 - June 16, 1955] is buried in Ideal Cemetery.]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 23, 1955
[Note: Evelyn King Timberlake [May 19, 1862 - June 19, 1955] is buried in Marshallville Cemetery beside her husband, S. M. Timberlake [Dec. 10, 1862 - December 19, 1927] See his obit. Added 12/24/2003
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 8, 1945
THOMAS ALLEN TARRER
Funeral Services Held Friday For Thomas A. Tarrer.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 2, from the Ideal Baptist Church for Thomas Allen Tarrer, 59, who died suddenly in Columbus on Thursday night, his death resulting from a heart attack.
Mr. Tarrer was born in December 1893, and made his home in Ideal before moving to Columbus three years ago where he was employed by Maxwell Brothers Furniture Co. He married the former Mrs. Susie Harden Chestnut, who survives him. Mr. Tarrer was a devoted member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Ideal and active in all church work.
Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mrs. J. C. Tarrer of Ideal; one brother, James Tarrer of Brunswick; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Lockwood of Doerun and Mrs. J. M. Artman of Long Branch, J.J.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Carl Ayers, assisted by the Rev. Williams of Marshallville and the Rev. Jenkins of Macon. Interment was in the IDEAL CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not Copied.
[Note: Tom Allen Tarrer [December 9, 1893 - March 1, 1945] is buried in Ideal Cemetery beside his wife, Susie Harden Chestnut Tarrer [October 15, 1890 - July 1, 1978]
[Note: OOPS !!!! "Cemeteries of Macon County" has incorrect dates Birth Date in book is 1892 and Death Date in book March 1, 1985. Please make changes in your book. THANKS.
MACON COUNTY NEWS LEADER - Montezuma, Ga. November 6, 2003
MRS. HERSHEL [Odessa Cromer] THOMPSON
Odessa Cromer Thompson, Oglethorpe.
Odessa Cromer Thompson, 86, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003. Funeral services were held Friday, October 31, at 2 pm in the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma. Burial followed in the LITTLE BETHEL FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY in Ideal. Rev. Sidney Jones Officiated.
Thompson was born in Turner County. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Cromer and Mell Brown Cromer. She was the widow of the late Hershel Thompson. She was a member of the Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by her children: Leon Thompson and Earl Thompson, both of Oglethorpe, and Eugene Thompson of Vienna; brother; Ralph Cromer of Oglethorpe; sisters: Minerva Thompson and Nellie Barfield of Oglethorpe; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to the Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, Ideal, Ga. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma had charge of arrangements.
[Note: Her husband, Hershel Thompson [March 10, 1910 - December 29, 1975] is buried in Little Bethel Cemetery. See his Obit. Her parents are also buried at Little Bethel - See their obits.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 31, 1944
ANDREW JACKSON TAYLOR
Funeral Services Held Tuesday For Andrew J. Taylor.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 29, for Andrew Jackson Taylor, 83, who died at a local hospital early Monday morning.
Mr. Taylor, a local carpenter, was a resident of this community for 37 years, making his home at Oglethorpe, Ga. He was born in Macon County in 1861, the son of the late Myles Taylor and Sarah Fulford Taylor. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Will Taylor; three sons, Horrace S. Taylor of Manchester, Walter J. Taylor and Statem M. Taylor, both of Atlanta; two step-sons, Robert Hall of Montezuma and Maurice Hall of Milledgeville; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were conducted at the Ideal Baptist Church by the Rev. W. W. Riner and interment was in IDEAL CEMETERY. The Montezuma Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Andrew Jackson Taylor [1860 - 1944] was buried in Ideal Cemetery beside his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Fulford Taylor [1852 - 1931] See her Obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 17, 1944
WILLIAM BURNETTE TRAPP
Funeral Services Will Be Held Friday For William B. Trapp, 41.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 18, for William Burnett Trapp, 41, who died at a local hospital this morning following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Trapp, local farmer and overseer on John McKenzie's farm near Montezuma, was the son of the late William Trapp and Nervie Ann Peak, who now reside in Atlanta.
Surviving are his wife, the former Beula Brand; two children, Barbara Trapp and Sandra Trapp; one brother, James Trapp of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Lovitt Adams of Atlanta, and his mother, Mrs. Nervie Trapp of Atlanta.
Services will be conducted at the Montezuma Methodist Church by the Rev. B. A. Pafford, assisted by the Carl Ayers. Interment will be in FELTON CEMETERY. Pallbearers & Honorary Escort - Not copied.
The Montezuma Funeral Home will have charge of arrangements.
[Note: William Burnette Trapp [ May 5, 1903 - August 17, 1944] is buried in Felton Cemetery beside his wife, Beulah Brand Trapp [August 29, 1904 - September 9, 1992]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga., July 20, 1944
JOHN W. TALLANT
John Talant, 56, Buried Thursday At Cedar Valley
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 13, for John Talant, 56, whose death occurred Wednesday, after an illness of two years at his residence in Pheonix City, Alabama.
He was born in Forsyth County in 1889 and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Talant. He made his home in Macon for twenty-five years but moved away about four years ago.
Survivors are four sisters, Lizzie, Thelma, Bessie and Mary Talant of Pheonix City and four brothers, Roy Talant, Alfred Talant, George Talant and Coleman Talant of Pheonix City.
The services were conducted at Cedar Valley Baptist Church by Rev. J. A. Adair and interment was in the CEDAR VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
[Note: John W. Tallant [August 6, 1889 - July 12, 1944] is buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery beside his parents and brothers and sisters.]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 30, 1964
JOHN DAVID TARRER
Final Rites For John D. Tarrer Held Wednesday.
Funeral services for John David Tarrer, 69, of Ideal, were held Wednesday at 4 pm at Ideal Baptist Church. The Rev. H. H. Gregory and the Rev. F. M. York officiated and burial was in IDEAL CEMETERY.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Mr. Tarrer, who died Tuesday, July 28, in a local hospital following a long illness, was a native of Macon County and had lived here all his life. He was a retired farmer and blacksmith and was the son of the late Wiley James and Marthalin Chapman Tarrer. He was a member of Pine Level Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Archie Hill of Oglethorpe; two sons, J. W. Tarrer of Ideal and Harry K. Tarrer of Forest Park; one brother, Lester Tarrer of Thomaston; one sister, Mrs. Norwood Neal of Forest Park; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Watson Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
[Note: John D. Tarrer [January 22, 1895 - July 27, 1964] is buried in Ideal Cemetery beside his wife, Callie Kelly Tarrer [8-20-1894 - 11-27-1960] See her Obit.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 9, 1964
MRS. ROLLIE P. [Minnie Jinks] TATE
Final Rites Held Monday For Mrs. Minnie J. Tate, 89.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Jinks Tate, 89, who died early Sunday in the Oaks Nursing Home near Marshallville, were held Monday afternoon in the Cedar Valley Baptist Church. The Rev. C. C. Edmuindson officiated and burial was in the CEDAR VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Pallbearers - not copied.
Mrs. Tate had lived in Montezuma for 42 years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Farrie Tate Lloyd of Perry; two sons, Oscar T. Tate of Montezuma and K. C. Tate of Columbus; two sisters, Miss Jody Jinks and Mrs. Mattier Convell, both of Sylacauga, Ala.; one brother, Ellis Jinks of Sylacauga; 11 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
[Note: Minnie Jinks Tate [November 26, 1874 - January 3, 1963] is buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery beside her husband, Rollie P. Tate [4-12-1874 - 8-18-1921]
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 2, 1964
GEORGE THOMAS THEUS
G. T. Theus, 86, Buried Tuesday At Butler
Funeral services for George Thomas Theus, 86, who died Sunday night in a Butler hospital, were held Tuesday in the BETHLEHEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH with the Rev. Z. R. Perdue and Elder Bentley Adams officiating. Burial was in the CHURCH CEMETERY.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. George Ready of Cairo, Mrs. Henry Cloud and Mrs. Wanza Taunton, both of Thomaston, Mrs. Cecil Pennington and Mrs. Howard Taunton, both of Butler; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Durward Theus of LaGrange; two brothers, David Theus and Henry Theus, both of Butler; three sisters, Mrs. Lou [Theus] Barfield of Thomaston, Mrs. Floyd Jinks and Mrs. Alice [Theus] Bostick of Ideal.
[Note: George Thomas Theus [August 30, 1877 - December 29, 1963] is buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, 5 mi. S. of Potterville [Taylor Co.,], Ga. Rd. 185.
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 4, 2005
MRS. WILLIE G.
[Madeline Mims Smith ] CROOK TYLER
Mrs. Madeline Mims Crook Tyler, 90 of Roberta, Georgia passed away Wednesday,
April 27, at The Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. Graveside funeral
services were held at 2 pm Saturday, April 30, at BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK
CEMETERY in Montezuma. Rev. Joe Butterworth of Roberta officiated.
Born on November 13, 1914 in Ringgold, she was the daughter of the late Jesse
Pickett Smith and Addie V. Porch Smith. Mrs. Tyler was a retired cafeteria
employee with the Sumter County Board of Education. She was preceded in death by
her first husband, Charlie B. Crook and her second husband, Willie G. Tyler, and
four sons and two grandchildren.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and
dedicated to her family.
Survivors include her three sons; Marvin Crook of Americus, Fred Crook of Warner
Robins, and Jerry Tyler of Ellaville; three daughters; Pearl Bass of Roberta;
Margie Dupree and Mary Avery, both of Americus; 34 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Serenity Gate Hospice in Perry, Georgia.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of funeral arrangements.
[Note: Madeline Crook Tyler - Born - November 13, 1914 - Died - April 27, 2005
is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery [Part B-3 Sec. Row 5-16]
