Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.     June 23, 1960

 LEMMIE  B. BARFIELD

 LEMMIE BARFIELD BURIED SATURDAY AT PLEASANT GROVE

 Graveside services for Lemmie Barfield of Oglethorpe were held Saturday, June 18, at PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH CEMETERY .  The Rev. Carl Ayers officiated.

 Pallbearers were Maurice Slaton, Lucius Simmons, John G. Simmons, E. C. Raburn, Jr., E. C. Raburn, Sr. and Thomas Perkins.  Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 Mr. Barfield, 62 year old native of Macon County, died June 17, 1960.  Survivors include two brothers, B. B. Barfield of Montezuma and Wonzie A. Barfield of Americus ; and a number of nieces and nephews.

 [Note: Lemmie B. Barfield – Born July 26, 1897 – Died June 17, 1960 is buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery ]

[Note:  Lemmie B. Barfield is a son of Barton B. Barfield [ Dec. 8, 1860 – Dec. 31, 1935 ] See his OBIT & Jane [Hill] Barfield [ Jan. 20, 1870 – April 5, 1944 ]

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Dec. 24, 1926

MISS MARY ANN BARFIELD

The many friends here were shocked Friday when they were appraised of the sudden death of Miss Mary Ann Barfield, which occurred at the home of W. L. Barfield in Garden Valley.
The funeral and interment took place Saturday afternoon at the FAMILY CEMETERY near Rogers Mill
Mr. D. C. Smith was in charge of the interment.

Mrs. Mary Lou McGlamery Barfield    [d. July 1982 @ 74 yrs]Mt.Pleasant Bapt.Church Cem.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 8, 1951

FUNERAL SERVICES CONDUCTED THURSDAY FOR MOOD BARFIELD

Funeral services will be held at the graveside today[Thursday] in Pleasant Grove Cemetery for Mood John Barfield, 60, who was found dead at his home near Oglethorpe late Wednesday. The Rev. Carl J. Ayers will officiate.
A Coroner's jury reports that death resulted from natural causes.
Mr. Barfield was a life-long resident of Macon County, having been born here on May 30, 1890, the son of the late Bartow B. and Janie Hill Barfield. He made his home with his brother, Lemmie Barfield and was engaged in farming. He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of the Reynolds American Legion Post.
Survivors are three brothers, B. B. Barfield of Montezuma, W. A. Barfield of Americus and Lemmie Barfield of Oglethorpe.
Smith-Tindol Funeral Service is in charge.
[Note: Mod J. Barfield - Born May 30, 1890 - Died February 7, 1951 WW1 - is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery beside his brother, Lemmie B. Barfield [July 26, 1897 - June 17, 1960] His father's Obit posted 4-18-1999.

From: The Butler Herald, Butler, Ga. March 20, 1888 Abstracted by Marilyn N. Windham

MOOD BARFIELD

Garden Valley - Mr. Mood Barefield died at his home on the 15th inst. Interred in Bethel Cemetery.

[Note: Moody Barfield - Born 1820 Died 1884 [According to the marker placed more recently than 1884. It is a Double Marker including his wife, Sealy Barfield -Born 1825 - Died 1907.

This is VERY CONFUSING. There is NOT a marked grave in Bethel Cemetery in Taylor County for Mood Barfield. YET the marker in LITTLE BETHEL FREEWILL BAPTIST CEMETERY in Macon County says he died in 1884.
Anyone having more info on this, PLEASE RESPOND.

Mrs. Mood J. [Beadie-Badie Barfield] Barfield Obituary

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 21, 1950

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. BADIE BARFIELD HELD SUNDAY, DEC. 17.

Funeral services for Mrs. Badie [Beedie-] Barfield of near Ideal, were conducted from the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church in Taylor County, Sunday afternoon, December 17. The Rev. Mr. Childree officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Barfield, who was 72 years of age, passed away at a Montezuma hospital Friday night after a short illness.
Born in Taylor County on September 9, 1878, the daughter of the late Owen and Martha Johnson Barfield, the deceased was the wife of the late Mood J. Barfield and made her home with her sons, T. B. & G. C. Barfield near Ideal.
Survivors include her two sons, one daughter, Mrs. Grady Flowers of Ideal; a sister, [can't read the remainder]
[Note: in the 1880 Taylor Co., Ga. census I find: Owen Barfield 55 with wife, Minda [Taunton] Barfield who married in 1870 and they have a 2 year old daughter Beedie.]
[Note: Beadie Barfield - Born 1878 - Died 1950 is buried in Bethlehem Cemetery along with Moody J. Barfield 1876 - 1942]

Nancy Camillar Adams Barfield    [1867 - 1958] Burial location - Not mentioned

Will be added soon.

Macon County Citizen, Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia, Friday July 13, 1917 -

Nelson H. Barfield Dead

On Friday afternoon, July 6th, after a long illness Nelson H. Barfield passed away. He was born Nov. 23, 1839, and at the time of his death was 77 years, 7 months, and 13 days old. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Lockwood Sept 27, 1866, she having died on Aug. 7, 1890.

Three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Barfield, Sarah Bell (deceased)m Mrs. G. W. N. Watkins and Miss Bertha Barfield. He had two brothers; one is dead, W. W. Barfield, and one living. A. B. Barfield of Coverdale, Ga., three sisters, one of whom is dead, Miss Sylvania Barfield. The living are Mrs. E.T. Killebren, of Norman Park, Ga., and Mrs. J. D. Newton, of Moultrie, Ga.

Mr. Barfield was a Confederate veteran, having served in the civil war in the Tenth Georgia Battalion in Co. A.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. E. Green at the grave Saturday afternoon and body laid to rest in the presence of a large congregation of relatives and friends.
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 12, 1956

ROBERT B. BARFIELD

R. B. Barfield, 57, Former Citizen, Passes At Albany.

The death of Robert B. Barfield, 57, of 314 Society Avenue, Albany, Ga. occurred Saturday, June 30, in Phoebe Putney Hospital of that city.

Mr. Barfield had been in failing health since January. He was born in Macon County in 1898, and formerly lived in Montezuma. He had lived in Albany for the past 10 years and was employed by the J. & J. Furniture Company.

Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude Bozeman of Fort Valley, and Montezuma; a son, R. G. Barfield of Lakeland, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Shiver of Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Claude E. Barfield of Fort Valley; an aunt, Miss Jimmie Partin of Montezuma; and seven grandchildren.

Services were held in the chapel of the Woodall Funeral Home of Albany, with the Rev. Russell Edwards, pastor of the Palmyra Methodist Church, officiating. Graveside services were held at OAK LAWN CEMETERY in Fort Valley, Ga.

[Note: Robert Barfield [November 29, 1898 - June 30, 1956] is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery beside his brother, Claude Barfield [1902 - 1975] and an unmarked infant grave.

Theron Barfield    [1897 - 1959] Bethlehem Cem.-Taylor Co., Ga.
 

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 9, 1961

THOMAS LAFAYETTE BARFIELD

T. L. Barfield, 78, Dies Monday After Long Illness.
Funeral services for Thomas L. Barfield, 78, of Ideal, were held Tuesday at 3 pm in Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church.
Rev. H. H. Gregory and Rev. Bentley Adams officiated and burial was in the BETHLEHEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY in Taylor County. Pallbearers were L. J. Scroggins, Gary Porter, Larry Sanders, Julian Jones, Elvis Smith and William Sanders. Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Taylor County, Mr. Barfield was a retired farmer. He died Monday after a long illness.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Jessie James of Ideal, and Mrs. Fred Self, Mrs. Oleta Jones and Mrs. N. L. McInvale, all of Thomaston; a son, Jessie B. Barfield of Thomaston; 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

[Note: Thomas Lafayette Barfield - BornOctober 1, 1882 - Died February 6, 1961 is buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, 5 mil S, of Potterville, Co., Rd., 185 - Taylor Co., Ga.]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.      August 11, 1960

 MRS. THOMAS  LAFAYETTE   [Eldora  Theus] BARFIELD

 Funeral services for Dora T. Barfield, 75, who died here Monday, were held Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church,  Elder Bentley Adams officiated and burial was in the BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.

 Pallbearers were Gary Porter, Gary Self, Larry Sanders, L. J. Scoggins, Alton Phillips and Julian Jones.  

She was a lifelong resident of Taylor County and was a member of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church .

 Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Fred Self, Mrs. Oletle Jones and Mrs. N. T. McInvale, all of Thomaston, and Mrs. Jesse James of Ideal; one son, Jesse B. Barfield of Thomaston; four sisters, Mrs. P. W. Greer, Mrs. F. S. Jinks and Mrs. Alive Bostick, all of Ideal, and Mrs. J. H. Barfield of Thomaston; three brothers, George Theus and David Theus, both of Butler, Henry Theus of Reynolds; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

 Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 [Note: Dora Theus Barfield – Born October 10, 1884 – Died August 8, 1960 is buried in Bethlehem Cem., 5 mi. S. of Potterville, Co. Rd. 185. beside her husband, Thomas LaFayette Barfield [Oct. 1, 1882 – Feb. 6, 1961]

W. W. Barfield's Admtrx. Sale    [1898] Wife buried Kelley Family Cem. next to an unmarked adult]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 25, 1995

WILLIAM CULLEN BARFIELD

Mr. William Cullen Barfield, 81, First Avenue, Byromville, Georgia, died Saturday, January 14, 1995 at his home.
Services were held at 2 pm Monday, January 16, in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home, Montezuma. The Revs. Cham White and Jeff Overton officiated and burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in Montezuma.
Mr. Barfield, a lifelong resident of Dooly County, was born January 5, 1914. He was a member of Byromville Baptist Church, president and Member of the senior adult Sunday School Class. He was the husband of the late Mary Viola Edwards Barfield and was a retired farmer.
Survivors are a son, David Barfield of Athens, Ga., two sisters, Ione Moore of Unadilla, Annie Loyle Harrison of Cataula, Ga., a brother, Eugene Patrick of Vienna, three grandchildren, Shea, Adam and Allison.

[Note: William Cullen Barfield - Born - January 5, 1914 - Died - January 14, 1995 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery [Section A-3-198] beside his wife, Mary E. Barfield [Sept. 6, 1915 - Jan. 21, 1989] Obit

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

WILLIAM FRANKLIN BARFIELD

Funeral Today For Franklin Barfield, Fourth Wreck Victim.

William Franklin Barfield, 30, died early Wednesday morning in an Americus hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday night on the Americus-Cordele highway.

Mr. Barfield, a veteran of World War II, was employed at Warner Robins Air Base.

He is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Howard Barfield of Ideal, four sisters, Mrs. A. J. Gentry of Reynolds, Mrs. Herbert Phillips of Ideal, Mrs. Fred Souter of Oglethorpe, Mrs. R. R. Dawkins of Ideal; two brothers, Lee Barfield of Oglethorpe and Edward Barfield of Americus.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday [today] at Whitewater Baptist Church with the Rev. U. W. Rollins and the Rev. Carl Ayers officiating. Interment was in the IDEAL CEMETERY. Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: William Franklin Barfield [May 8, 1924 - March 20, 1956] is buried in Ideal Cemetery beside his parents, Howard Lee Barfield [1882 - 1976] See Obit & Annie Bell Kelley Barfield [1888 - 1984] Obit

Willard Fletcher Barfield, Sr.    [1883 - 1955] Pine Level Cem.

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 7, 1944\

ZARVE BARFIELD

Funeral Services Monday For Zarve Barfield, 82.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 4, for Zarve Barfield, 82, who died late Saturday afternoon at a local hospital.

Mr. Barfield, a farmer, making his home at Ideal, was born in Taylor County, the son of the late Moody Barfield and Sealy Barfield, both pioneer citizens of Taylor County.

Survivors are his wife, Mattie Williford Barfield, one daughter, Mrs. H. J. Tarrer of Ideal; and one son, Dewey Barfield.

Services were conducted at the LITTLE BETHEL CHURCH by the Rev. Will Emerson and interment was in the LITTLE BETHEL CEMETERY. The Montezuma Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

[Note: Zarve Barfield [No Dates} is buried in Little Bethel Cemetery beside his wife, Mattie Williford Barfield [5-7-1868 - 8-19-1948] See her Obit.

[Zarve Barfield [b. abt. 1862 d. 9-2-1944]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 26, 1948

Mrs. Zarve [Mattie Williford] Barfield Obituary

MRS. MATTIE BARFIELD PASSES THURSDAY AT AGE OF EIGHTY.

Mrs. Mattie Williford Barfield died at her home in Ideal, Thursday August 19, her death resulting from a heart attack which occurred after an illness of several months.
Mrs. Barfield was born May 7, 1868, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Amanda Pearson Williford. She died at the age of eighty, having lived her entire life around Ideal.
Mrs. Barfield was married to the late Zarve Barfield, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H. J. Tarrer, and one son, Dewey Barfield, both residents of Ideal.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 10, at Little Bethel Baptist Church of which Mrs. Barfield was a member. The Rev. E. L. Jenkins officiated with interment in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers and Honorary Escort - not copied.
Smith-Tindol Funeral Service of Montezuma, in charge.
[Note: Mattie W. Barfield - Born 1868 - Died 1948 is buried in Little Bethel Cemetery beside her husband, Zarve Barfield [No Dates on marker] If anyone has any date info on Zarve Barfield, please respond. THANKS.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 26, 1994

ELBERT MELVIN BARKER

Elbert Melvin Barker, 58, well known Montezuma businessman and church leader, died October 19, 1994 at the Flint River Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, October 22, 1994, at Cedar Valley Baptist Church with burial in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. The Rev. Keith Alderman and the Rev. Ralph Price, Jr. officiated.
Mr. Barker, a native of Dooly County, was born October 14, 1936, the son of Mr. Arthur Barker and Mrs. Lillie Lamberth Barker. He had lived in Macon County most of his life, and was the co-owner of Barker Enterprises and a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School Department and a Director of the Training Union Department. He also served for 14 years in the National Guard.
Suyrvivors are his wife, Mrs. Edna Everett Barker of Montezuma; a daughter, Ms. Sylvia Barker of Atlanta; a son, Randall M. Barker of San Diego, California; two brothers, G. C. Barker and Roy Barker, both of Montezuma; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Barker Williams of Montezuma, Mrs. Juanita Barker Hall of Jacksonville, Florida; Mrs. Joyce Barker Bickley of Marietta and a number of nieces and nephews.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Elbert Melvin Barker - Born - October 14, 1936 - Died - October 19, 1994 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery in the 4th Part of Section B - Row 4-65. There is a double headstone for he and his wife, Edna Everett Barker [Born July 9, 1942 - No Death Date]

Elizabeth [Lizy] Barker    [1938 - 1956]  Bertha Dozier Cem.

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

ELIZABETH   [Lizy]   BARKER

Final Rites Held Wednesday For Miss Barker, 18.
Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Barker, 18, of Montezuma who died in an automobile accident near Americus Sunday, were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the First Methodist Church in Montezuma. The Rev. Louis Gholson and the Rev. H. F. Royce of Griffin, officiated.  Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
  Pallbearers included Jack Bartlett, Gerald Abbott, Jimmy Jones, Curlon Lockerman, Lester Cole and Otis Hudson, Honorary pallbearers were Lamar Chapman, Tom Hall, Otto Liggin, William R. Peaster, Jesse Stanley and Arlen Lockerman.
  Miss Barker was a life-long resident of Macon County. She attended Montezuma High School and was employed by Vanta Corp at the time of her death.
  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Beatrice Lamberth Barker of Montezuma; her father, McArthur Barker of Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Jordan and Miss Joyce Barker of Montezuma and Mrs. Ray Hall of Jacksonville, Fla.; four brothers, Howard Barker, U.S.Army in France, Melvin Barker, G. C. Barker and Roy Barker of Montezuma.
  Funeral srrangements were under the direction of Smith-Tindol Funeral Home.

[Note: Lizy Elizabeth Barker [February 4, 1938 - March 18, 1956] is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery.]
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. Wednesday, December 23, 1992

WILLIE HOWARD "Pete" BARKER

Willie Howard "Pete" Barker, 62, of 500 Birch Circle, died Tuesday, December 15, in the Spartanburg, S.C. Regional Medical Center.
A native of Montezuma, he was the husband of C. Lillian Hines Barker and the son of the late McArthur and Lillie Lamberth Barker [buried in Bertha Dozier Cem.]. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church where he taught the Men's Adult Sunday School Class. He was retired from the U.S.Army, having served in the Korean and Vietman Wars. He was also retired from Hoeschst Fibers.
Also surviving are a daughter, Laronna Seay of Spartanburg; a son, Joseph Gabriel of Dade City, Florida; three brothers, George, Roy and Melvin Barker, all of Montezuma; three sisters, Thelma Williams of Montezuma, Juanita Hall of Jacksonville, Florida and Joyce Bickley of Marietta; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 am on Thursday, December 17, at the Westside Baptist Church, with the Rev. Eddie Burris and Mr. W. W. Picket, Jr. officiating.
Burial was at te COOLEY SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.

[Note: His parents, Lillian Barker [Jan.19,1908 - May 7,1973] Obit & McArthur B.Barker [March 24, 1903 - Nov. 9, 1968] are buried in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY]

Mr. George Barlow    [d. 12-7-1841 A 30 yrs of age - Burial-Unknown

Georgia Messenger 12/9/1841
Died in this city on the 7th inst. Mr. George Barlow, aged about thirty years, a native of Laurens county, but more recently a resident of Macon county.
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 22, 1959

MRS. JOHN G. [Sophie Lou Evans] BARKSDALE

Final Rites Held Saturday For Mrs. J. G. Barksdale, 73.
Mrs. Sophie Lou Evans Barksdale passed away at a local hospital Friday, January 16, following several weeks illness. She was 73 years of age and had resided in Macon County for 38 years.
Surivivors include the husband, John G. Barksdale, Sr.; one daughter, Mrs. Coleman Ragin; two sons, John G. Barksdale, Jr. of Americus and Master Sgt Roy Barksdale of Beaufort, S.C.; four sisters, Mrs. M. T. Hood of Florida, Mrs. J. W. Jones, Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. Joe Shockley, all of South Carolina; twn grandchildren; one great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 17, from the chapel of watson-Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. L. E. Williams officiating. Burial was in WALLER CEMETERY in Barnesville, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. August 22, 1919

DEATH OF H. H. BARNES
Mr. H. H. Barnes, aged 74 years, a resident of the Grangerville District, died Wednesday night and was buried Thursday at the Lutheran Church.
Deceased is survived by three children, Mrs. Dan Williams, Mrs. Charlie Molton and W. H. Barnes. The wife of Mr. Barnes has been dead about three years.
[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in "Cemeteries of Macon County" for H. H. Barnes, nor do I find him in the printed 1900 census of Macon Co., Ga. BUT I do find Sarah S. Barnes NO Dates - Buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery beside an unmarked adult grave.
Anyone having further info on H. H. Barnes, PLEASE RESPOND.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 25, 1987

HOWARD GRADY BARNES

Mr. Howard Grady Barnes, a 74 year old retired truick driver, died Friday at the Montezuma Health Care Center after an extended illness.
Graveside services were held at 2 PM Sunday in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY. The Revs. William Toole and James Kimbrell officiated. A native of Macon County, Mr. Barnes lived in Americus for 20 years before moving to Montezuma. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church in Americus.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Mae C. Barnes of Montezuma; two sons, Albert F. Barnes of Oglethorpe and Mack Howard Barnes of Americus; a daughter, Doretta Taylor of Americus; three brothers, Milton James Barnes of Camilla and David Barnes of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Mary Etta Harden of Americus; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Bobby Barnes, Joey Barnes, Rodney Barnes, Wayne Barnes, Jerry Taylor and richard Taylor.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Howard Grady Barnes - Born October 12, 1912 - Died March 20, 1987 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside Eva Mae Cromer Barnes [Jan. 2, 1915 - March 8, 1988
Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. April 29, 1987

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Oct. 2, 1952

JAMES A. BARNES, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN ACCIDENT.

J. A. Barnes, a former resident of Montezuma, was killed Friday night, September 26, when the pickup truck he was driving collided with a gas tank truck, one-half mile south of Oglethorpe, according to a report from highway patrolmen.
Funeral services for Mr. Barnes, who resided at 301 East Hill Street, Americus, were conducted Monday afternoon at 3 pm at the First Baptist Church there. The Revs. C. H. Hornsby, D. L. Kight, C. T. Russell and R. C. Brown officiated and interment was in the Oglethorpe Cemetery.
Pallbearers and honorary escort not copied.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Etta Ethridge Barnes; four sons, Milton Barnes, Monroe Barnes of Americus; Howard Barnes of Oglethorpe and David Barnes of U.S.Navy; three daughters, Mrs. J. D. Decker, Mrs. J. W. Coe and Mrs. J. C. Harden, all of Americus; two brothers, W. C. Barnes of Americus and W. D. Barnes of Oglethorpe; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Mae Kitchens and Mrs. Willie B. McElhenny of Americus and Mrs. Homer Hutto of Warner Robins and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Barnes, who was born in Macon County, moved to Americus from Montezuma last year. He made his home here for about a year during which time he was employed by a local furniture company.
[Note: James A. Barnes - Born July 20, 1886 - Died September 26, 1952 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Etta B. Barnes [1893-1976]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 4, 1948

REMAINS FOUND; RITES FOR W. J. BARNES, SUNDAY

Final rites for William Jefferson Barnes of near Byromville, will be held Sunday morning at Cedar Valley Baptist Church. The Rev. U. A. Musselwhite will officiate and interment will be in the churchyard.
Mr. Barnes, seventy-three, was born in North Georgia on September 24, 1874. He had made his home with his sister, Mrs. Lester Raper, near Byromville, for the past fourteen years. Other survivors are two brothers, N. J. Barnes and Henry Barnes, both of Kingston and several nieces and nephews.
Having disappeared from his home on June 29th. Mr. Barnes had not been seen since that time until his skull and several bones were discovered by two hunters Saturday, about four hundred yards back of his home in a wooded area. By chance, the woods had burned the preceding day and the bones could easily be seen.
Personal effects and clothing made identification positive. It is presumed that he died of natural causes.
[Note: William J. Barnes - Born 9-24-1874 - Died Abt June 29, 1948 is buried in Cedar Valley Cemetery] However, his marker reads: [1880 - 1947] according to the "Cemeteries of Macon County" - this obit changes those dates.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 14, 1943

WILSON H. BARNES

Wilson H. Barnes Dies In Americus, Buried At Pine Level.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning, October 7th, at 11 o'clock at the Pine Level Methodist Church for Wilson H. Barnes, former Macon County resident, who died Tuesday evening at his home in Americus.

Mr. Barnes who was 81 years old, had lived in Americus for 16 years. He had been a farmer. After services conducted by the Rev. John D. Zeigler of Oglethorpe and the Rev. Schley Willis of Americus, his body was interred in the churchyard. [PINE LEVEL CEMETERY]

He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. T. Kitchens, Mrs. W. B. McLaney of Americus and Mrs. W. H. Hutto of Wellston; and three sons, W. C. Barnes and J. A. Barnes of Americus and W. J. Barnes of Oglethorpe.

[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in Pine Level Cemetery for Wilson H. Barnes] He was married 12-2-1884 in Macon County Bk"C" to Margaret Langley. In the 1900 Macon Co., Ga. Census, Wilson H. Barnes was 37, his wife, Margaret Langley Barnes was 45 and they had 6 children living with them in addition to Margaret's Mother, Amanda Langley.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 6, 1985

WALTER ALTON BARR, SR. [Picture]

Services Held For Walter Alton Barr, Sr., 74 of Marshallville.
Walter Alton Barr, Sr., 74, died Thursday after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Marshallville United Methodist Church. Officiating were the Rev. C. H. Donaldson, Rev. Phillip Thomason and the Rev. Danny Barton. Burial was in the MARSHALLVILLE CITY CEMETERY.
Mr. Barr, a native of Rex, Ga., had lived in Marshallville for the past 46 years. He operated the Barr Hardware and other businesses prior to his retirement. He was a former President of the Farm Bureau, had served on the City Council for Marshallville, and was a member of the Kiwanis Club. A member of the United Methodist Church, he served on the board and was active in the Mens Bible Class.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalyn Shepard Barr; a son, Alton Barr, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Kay Shepard of Hazlehurst, Mrs. Judy Boyette of Blackshear; three brothes, H. D. Barr of Marshallville, C. F. Barr of Warner Robins, J. R. Barr of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. Maylise White, Mrs. Cugette Christopher both of Warner Robins; six grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jeff White, Hugh Barr, Bruce Barr, Bill Barr, Tony Barr, Lee Shepard.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Walter Alton Barr - Born July 18, 1911 - Died October 31, 1985 is buried in Marshallville Cemetery beside his wife, Rosyln S. Barr [b.6-22-1918 - No Death Date at time of Cem.Survey but she is since then, deceased.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 25, 1961

WILLIAM THOMAS BARRETT

W. T. Barrett, 49, Passes After Long Illness: Rites Sunday.
Final rites for William Thomas Barrett, 49, of Montezuma, who died Saturday at a local hospital after a lengthy illness, were held Sunday in the chapel of Smith-Tindol Funeral Home. The Rev. Otho Pirkle and the Rev. C. C. Edmundson officiated and burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. Pallbearers Not - Copied.
Before his illness, Mr. Barrett was employed by Norris Cattle Company.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Pearl C. Barrett of Montezuma; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Richardson of Reynolds; one son, Tommy Barrett of Macon, one step-daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Norris of Macon; three sisters, Mrs. Ora Satterfield, Mrs. John Baggetrt and Mrs. H. G. Wells, all of Montezuma; four brothers, Charlie Barrett, Jr. and Clifford Barrett, both of Montezuma, Henry Barrett of Marshallville and Elbert Barrett of Preston and three grandchildren.

[Note: William Thomas Barrett - Born July 21, 1912 - Died January 20, 1962 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery]

OBITS     FOR     JUNE     2003

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. October 23, 1958

HENRY     CALVIN     BARTLETT

H. C. Bartlett, 60, Dies Unexpectedly At Taylor’s Mill

  Funeral services for Henry Calvin Bartlett, 60, of Taylor’s Mill, were held Sunday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. G. F. Hollimon officiating, assisted by the Rev. E. M. Clapp and the Rev. Warren Owens.  Burial was in the MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY [Taylor Co.]

  A native of Taylor County, Mr. Bartlett died unexpectedly October 15.  He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Blair Bartlett; two sons, James Calvin Bartlett of Macon and Paul Bartlett of U.S.Army in Korea; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Perkins, Mrs. Doris Parker, Mrs. Lillie Hobbs and Miss Beatrice Bartlett all of Reynolds, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bartlett of Reynolds and several sisters.

  Goddard Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangements.

 [Note: Henry Calvin Bartlett  - Born September 5, 1898 – Diec October 15, 1958 is buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Potterville, Ga. beside his wife, Hennie Blair Bartlett [Dec. 28, 1898 – Jan. 14, 1974]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 19, 1961

JOHN WESLEY BASS

Funeral Services Held Monday For J. W. Bass, 84.

Funeral services for John Wesley Bass, 84, of Oglethorpe, were held at 3 pm Monday at the Smith Tindol Funeral Home chapel. He died Sunday morning at a local hospital.
Rev. F. M. York and Rev. H. H. Sheppard officiated, with burial following in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were Harevey Mathis, Dave English, John T. Bryan, Archie Hill, Carl Stafford and James Bentley. Honorary pallbearers were Julian Webb, Johnny Williams, Spec English, Glenn Smith, Melvin Brown and Gene Stafford.
Mr. Bass was a member of the Snowhill Baptist Church in Laurens County and a Woodman of the World. He had lived in Oglethorpe since 1923.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. E. A. Gibson of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Aris Perry of Americus; a son, Marshall Bass of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. J. W. Myers of Dublin; two grandsons; a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

[Note; I do NOT find a marked grave for John Wesley Bass in Oglethorpe Cemetery Born about 1877 - Died January 15, 1961]
 

Citizens & Georgian = Montezuma, Ga. May 11, 1961

MRS. WILLIE [Peaster] BASS

Mrs. Willie Bass, Decatur Resident, Buried Here Monday.
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Bass, 58, were held Monday in the First Baptist Church, Montezuma, with the Rev. Kenneth Craig, Rev. Otho Pirkle and Rev. C. G. Ward officiating. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY with Smith Tindol Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Bass made her home in Decatur.
Active pallbearers included James Peaster, Thomas Peaster, Bennie Peaster, Travis Peaster, Billy Peasater and Allen Payne.
Honorary pallbearers were Hollis Lockerman, Bryant Peavy, P. G. Poteet, Joe Lacey, Herman Bartlett, Jack Bartlett, G. W. Wall, C. E. Jackson, Ted Peaster, Joseph Youngblood, William Robert Peaster and J. W. Hutto.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. W. H. Mathis of Decatur, Mrs. William H. Smith of Albany, Mrs. Farris Baretlett of Abilene, Texas and Mrs. James Wright of Columbus; three brothers, W. H. Peaster of Montezuma, Jake Peaster of Columbus and Jamie Peaster of Savannah, and several grandchildren.

[Note: Willie P. Bass - Born July 4, 1902 - Died May 5, 1961 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery.]

Citizen & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 11, 1952

WILLIAM J. BASS DIES SUDDENLY

William Johnson Bass, 64, died of a heart attack at his home in Oglethorpe on Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, at 7:30 o'clock.
He was born in Lancaster, S. C. the son of Andrew and Mrs. Bass, and had lived in Oglethorpe for 2 years, coming here from Waldo, Fla.
He was employed by Seaboard Airline Railroad for 43 years, having retired six years ago.
Survivors include his wife, the former Claudia Streetman of Oglethorpe; one son, Major Andrew Johnson Bass, stationed in Germany; four daughters, Mrs. P. L. Thomas of Columbia, S.C., Mrs. M. M. Lord of Orlando, Fla, Mrs. Robert Lewis of Montezuma, Mrs. Allen Williams of Oglethorpe; Mother, Mrs. A. J. Bass of Helena; one brother, J. E. Bass of Helena; five grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrnagements are incomplete at this time, pending the arrival of the son from Germany, but will be announced later by Smith-Tindol Funeral Service.
[Note: William Johnson Bass - Born april 10, 1888 - Died September 9, 1952 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside is his wife, Claudie Streetman bass [1899-1984]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga.  March 14, 1984

 MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSON [Claudia  Streetman] BASS

 Mrs. Claudia Streetman Bass, age 84, of Oglethorpe, Ga. died Saturday, March 10, 1984, in the Montezuma Health Care Center.  Funeral services were held at 3 pm Sunday, March 11, in the Oglethorpe United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jack McCollough and Pastor John Lingle officiated.  Burial was in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS.

  Mrs. Bass, the daughter of W. H. Streetman and Minnie Lee Brown Streetman, was born August 3, 1899 in Taylor County, Ga. She lived in Oglethorpe for the past 36 years and was a member of Oglethorpe United Methodist Church. Shge was a former Sunday School Superintendent in the Methodist Church in Waldo, Florida.  She was a practical nurse, a member of the Order of The Eastern Star, and a past Worthy Matron.

  Survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Georgia L. Josey of Moantezuma, Mrs. Louise Williams of Oglethorpe, a sister, Mrs. W. B. Haynes of Fitzgerald; two brothers, Perry Streetman of Ellaville, Rogers Streetman of Ideal; six grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; four great,great grandchildren.

  Pallbearers - Not Copied.

  Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 [Note:  Claudia Streetman Bass  -  Born August 3, 1899  -  March 10, 1984 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, William John Bass  [4-10-1888  -  9-9-1952] See his Obit.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 29, 1945

A. P. BATEMAN

A. P. Bateman, 73, Buried Sunday.

Funeral services were held in Waynesboro, Ga. on Sunday, March 25, for A. P. Bateman, 73, who died at the Veterans Hospital in Atlanta on Friday night after an illness of several days. Mr. Bateman had made his home in Montezuma for over thirty years, operating a market and grocery store for a number of years. He was a veteran of the SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. Mr. Bateman was buried in the family lot in Waynesboro.

Survivors include his wife of Americus; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hews, also of Americus, Miss Roberta Bateman of New York City and several nieces and nephews.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. November 23, 1983

CLIFFORD SCOTT BATTLES

Clifford Scott Battles, age 15, of Oglethorpe, Georgia died Friday, November 18, 1983, as a result of a motorcycle accident on Pine Level Road.
Funeral services were held in Mt Pisgah Baptist Church Sunday, November 20, with burial in the MT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY. The Rev. Jesse G. Springer officiated.
Scott was a tenth grade student at Macon County High School. He was born October 31, 1968 in Chatsworth, Georgia, and a member of Tabernacle Methodist Church.
Survivors are his father, Marion C. Battles of Oglethorpe; his mother, Corliss W. Battles of Marietta, Ga.; 2 brothers, Ronald Battles and Jeffrey Battles, both of Oglethorpe; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Girthlee Battles of Chatsworth, Georgia; maternal grandfather, Walter West of Lancaster, S. C.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 

Submitted by Helen Hudson of Perry, Ga. for posting on the Macon County Website.
THANKS, Helen

Just realized that you do not have this one that I can find.

Infant Dorothy Beals    [1908 - 1908] Oglethorpe Cem.

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. June 29, 1908

DEATH OF LITTLE GIRL - Dorothy, the infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. M. F. Beals, died Tuesday night at the Methodist Parsonage, after an attack of peritonitis, following acute bronchitis.
The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon in the Oglethorpe Cemetery. The bereaved parents have the deep sympathy of a host of sorrowing friends.
[Not: Dorothy Mae Beals - Born February 16, 1908 - Died June 16, 1908 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. December 29, 1960

HENRY CLAYTON BEAMON, JR.

Funeral Services Held Friday For Clay Beamon, 2.
Henry Clayton Beamon, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Beamon, Sr., died early thursday at a local hospital following a short illness.
Born in Dawson, Ga., he had lived in Montezuma most of his life.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Oglesby of Americus and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Beamon of Leesburg.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Baptist Church of Montezuma with the Rev. C. G. Ward and the Rev. Otho Pirkle officiating. Interment followed in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Pallbearers - Not Copies. Smith-Tiondol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Henry Clayton Beamon, Jr. Born September 19, 1958 - Died December 22, 1960 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cem.]
 

BEARDEN

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 12, 1959

HOMER GLENN BEARDEN

Funeral Services Held Monday For Homer G. Bearden
Funeral services for Homer Glenn Bearden, 47, who died Saturday at an Americus hospital after a long illness, were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Ideal Baptist Church. The Rev. H. H. Gregory, pastor, officiated and burial was in the IDEAL CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were: David Childs, W. O. Childs, J. L. Turner, Larry Turner, Fred Gilbert and James Robinson.
Mr. Bearden was a life long resident of Ideal, and was a member of the Ideal Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Otha Womack Bearden of Ideal; a daughter, Mrs. Cleve Brown of Americus, father, Joseph Marion Bearden of Ideal, a sister, Mrs. Bobbie Ivey of Ideal; four brothers, J. T. Bearden of Griffin and Ideal; Wallace Bearden of Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter S.C.; Lester Bearden of Warner Robins, Maurice Bearden of Bonaire and three grandchildren.
Smith-Tindol Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Homer G. Bearden - Born February 23, 1912 - Died March 7, 1959 is buried in Ideal Cemetery]

BECK

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

 

Mrs. William A. [Dorothy Maffett] Jones Beck    [1901 - 1969] Felton Cem.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 6, 1969

BECK-MAFFETT-HANCOCK-JONES-WHATLEY-HOWELL

MRS. WILLIAM A. [DOROTHY MAFFETT] JONES BECK

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 1, at the Montezuma United Methodist Church for Mrs. Dorothy Maffett Beck, 67, who died Thursday evening at a Montezuma hospital. The Rev. Emory Gilbert and the Rev. C. G. Ward officiated and burial was in the Felton Cemetery. Mrs. Beck, a member of a pioneer Macon County family and a native of Montezuma, returned to Montezuma four years ago to make her home, after living for a number of years in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a graduate of Montezuma schools, attended Wesleyan, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are: her husband, William A. Beck of Montezuma; one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Hancock of Virginia Beach, Va.; one son, Jimmy Jones of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; one stepson, Chief Warrant Officer II William A. Beck, Jr., Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; two brothers, James D. Maffett and Harry N. Maffett of Montezuma; two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Whatley of Montezuma and Mrs. T. H. Howell of Warner Robins. There are seven grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren. [Note: Dorothy Maffett Beck, wife of William August Beck - Born March 20, 1901 - Died January 30, 1969 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside her husband, William August Beck [1894-1978]

BEELAND
Robert R. Beeland    [1889 - 1963] Campground Cem. Taylor Co., Ga.

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. April 11, 1963

 ROBERT R. BEELAND

 Robert R. Beeland, 73, retired chief of police of Montezuma, died early Thursday morning, April 4, at a local hospital. His death was unexpected and attributed to a heart attack.

 Funeral services were held Saturday at the Montezuma Methodist Church with the Rev. C. C. Edmundson and the Rev. B. E. Donehoo officiating. Burial was in the CAMP GROUND CEMETERY near Butler in Taylor Co., Ga.

 Pallbearers were James M. Clark, R. L. Brand, Roy Windham, Leonard Gibson, Eugene Lewis, Carey Josey, Sr., Claude Ellison and Dr. c. P. Savage. Members of the Georgia Peace Officers Association served as an honorary escort.

 A native of Taylor County, Chief Beeland had lived in Montezuma for 45 years, retiring four years ago as chief of police after 42 years as a peach officer here. It was said of the chief that he knew the community, its developments, water system, streets, lanes and alleys, like the palm of his hand.

 He was a member of the Georgia Peach Officers’ Association and the Montezuma Methodist Church.

 Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Arvella Hammack Beeland of Montezuma; two sons, James H. Beeland of Perry and Sidney L. Beeland of Cordele; two brothers, John D. Beeland and W. H. Beeland, both of Fort Valley; four grandsons, Martin Beeland of Perry, Robert Beeland of Macon and Ray Beeland and DeWitt Beeland of Cordele; one great-grandson, Jimmy Beeland of Perry and a number of nieces and nephews.

 Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 [Note: Robert R. Beeland – Born August 29, 1889 – Died April 4, 1963 is buried in Campground Cemetery in Taylor Co., Ga on Co. Rd. 113, off State Rd. 208]

BELCHER
Mrs. Nora McKenzie Belcher    [d.Nov. 1935]

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian No. 21, 1935
FINAL RITES FOR MRS. NORA MC KENZIE KENNEDY BELCHER
Edison, Ga. - Nov. 19 - Final rites for Mrs. Nora McKenzie Belcher of Cairo, were held Sunday at the Edison Baptist Church with the Rev. Mr. Blackshear officiating.
Mrs. Belcher was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. McKenzie, pioneer Macon County citizens.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. O. N. Mathis of Griffin; two sons, Otis Kennedy of Atlanta and W. C. Kennedy of Jacksonville, Fla. and two brothers, Dr. J. Seaborn McKenzie of Miami, Fla. and C. W. McKenzie of Birmingham, Ala.
[Note: Mrs. Nora McKenzie Belcher is not buried in Macon County but her parents, James M. McKenzie [1850-1920] & Martha C. McKenzie [1852-1934] are buried in Felton Cemetery]

Mrs. C. H. [Leona Frances McInvale] Belvin    [1910 - 1934] Little Bethel Freewill Bapt Ch. Cem.

The Macon County Citizen - The Montezuma Georgian
Merged Oct. 1, 1931 September 13, 1934

MRS. C. H. BELVIN PASSES AT MOULTRIE
Montezuma, Ga. Sept. 13, - Mrs. C. H. Belvin, formerly, Miss Leona Frances McInvale, daughter of the late J. W. McInvale, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, at her home in Moultrie. At the time of her death she was 25 (?) years of age.
Mrs. Belvin was a native of Macon County. She attended high school in Ideal and Montezuma and later attended business school in Thomasville, Ga. She was married about three years ago and removed to Moultrie to make her home.
While in Moultrie she took an active part in social and religious activities and at the time of her death she was president of the Woman's Missionary Society and a member of the Y. W. C. A. For ten years she was recognized as being a profound Christian woman.
Funeral services were conducted from Little Bethel Church, three miles from Ideal with Rev. W. A. Kelly, pastor of the First Church of Moultrie officiating both at the service at the church in Moultrie and Little Bethel.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. W. E. Robertson of Ideal, two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Kleckley of Oglethorpe and Mrs. O. W. Hardison of Ideal and one brother, N. L. McInvale of Ideal.
[Note: Lona Frances McInvale, wife of C. H. Belvin [misspelled in the newspaper, should have been Belvin, not Baldwin]
Born July 6, 1910, Died August 30, 1934 is buried in Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery beside Georgia C. McInvale [1880-1964] and John W. McInvale [1869-1923]

    Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga.   December 3, 1997
  
MRS.   WILLIAM   THOMAS   [Berta M. Philmon]  BENFORD
  
Berta M. Benford, 94, of 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia passed  away Tuesday in a Sumter County hospital.  Graveside services were held
Friday at 11 am in EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY in Ellaville, Georgia.  Reverend Hugh Deloach officiated.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Miles  Philmon and the late Viola Mae Youngblood.  She was the widow of the late
William Thomas Benford.  She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church  in Ellaville, and retired from the Manhattan Shirt Company.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law.  Charlie and Theo Benford of Ellaville; son and daughter-in-law; Murray and Faye Benford of Atlanta;
daughter and son-in-law; Lois and Mac DeVane of Americus and daughter, Martha Louise Ray of Oglethorpe, sisters, Hattie Bell Howell of Ellaville;
Annie J. Stewart of Ellaville, sixteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 

Social Security Death Index Record
about Berta Benford
            Name: Berta Benford
            SSN: 257-38-0185
            Last Residence: 31709  Americus, Sumter, Georgia, United States of America
            Born: 28 Oct 1903
            Died: 25 Nov 1997
            State (Year) SSN issued: Georgia (Before 1951 )

July 2, 1942 issue of the Macon County-Montezuma Citizen-Georgian.

"Herbert Eugene Brown, 66, prominent farmer of the Marshallville district, died on Wednesday, July 1, at a Montezuma hospital.

A resident of Marshallville for 45 years, Mr. Brown was born in Perry, Ga, the son of Charlie Brown and Eliza Mann Brown. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Marshallville.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 2, at the graveside in the Marshallville Cemetery at 4:30 in the afternoon., the Rev. J A Roundtree reading the service.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Furlow Taylor Brown, a sister, Mrs. Edith McGriff of Macon and two brothers, Harry Brown, Homestead. Fla., and Wyatt Brown of Fort Valley.
-- End --

Note : Mrs. Edith McGriff was actually a half-sister, daughter of Charlie Brown and Belle Fitzgerald Brown.
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The Citizen & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 2, 1942

FUNERAL HELD FOR HERBERT E. BROWN OF

MARSHALLVILLE
Herbert Eugene Brown, 66, prominent farmer of the Marshallville District, died on Wednesday, July 1, at a Montezuma Hospital.
A resident of Marshallville for 45 years, Mr. Brown was born in Perry, Ga. the son of Charlie Brown and Eliza Mann Brown. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Mar-
shallville.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 2, at the graveside in the Marshallville Cemetery at 4:30 in the afternoon, the Rev. J. A. Roundtree reading the service.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Furlow Taylor Brown, a sister, Mrs. Edith McGriff of Macon, and two brothers, Harry Brown, Homestead, Fla. & Wyatt Brown of Ft. Valley.
[Note: Buried in unmarked grave, slab only, beside his wife,
Furlow Taylor Brown in Taylor Family Lot No. 23.]

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Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. September 28, 1994

MRS. JOHNNY D. [Sarah Taylor] BROWN

Mrs. Sarah Taylor Brown of Route 1 Montezuma, died Friday, September 23, 1994 in the Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia.
Services were held at 2 pm Sunday, September 25, in Cedar Valley Baptist Church with burial in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in Montezuma. The Rev. Keith Alderman officiated.
Mrs. Brown was a native of Cobb County, Georgia and had resided in Macon County since 1950. She was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church and the wife of the late Johnny D. Brown.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Martha Fowler of Columbus, Mrs. Elizabeth Timberlake of Rome, Georgia, a sister, Mrs. Pearl T. Stewart and a brother, Gene Taylor, both of Moantezuma, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great greaty grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 4, 1965

JOHNNIE D. BROWN

J. D. Brown, 61, Former Resident, Buried Here Friday.
Funeral services for Johnny D. Brown, 61, former resident of Macon County, who died Wednesday, February 24, at his home in Columbus following a heart attack, were held at 3 pm Friday in Cedar Valley Baptist Church.
The Rev. Pierce Moore and the Rev. Otho Pirkle officiated and burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were Willie James Taylor, Jimmy Taylor, Joel Taylor, David Cross, J. D. Taylor and Wyman Mullis.
Mr. Brown, a member of the Sardis Baptist Church in Alabama had resided in Columbus for 15 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sara Taylor Brown of Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. T. E. Fowler of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mrs. Marshall Timberlake of Americus; five brothers, Arthur Brown, Beeman Brown and Julian Brown, all of Montezuma, Corbitt Brown of Columbus and Brenton Brown of Perry; two sisters, Mrs. Swain Dixon and Mrs. H. D. Grace, both of Perry; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Johnnie D. Brown - Born June 17, 1903 - Died February 24, 1965 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery

 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma,. Ga. February 12, 1997

MRS. LEWIS W. [Mozelle Avera] BUSH

Mrs. Mozelle Avera Bush, 75, of 730 June Dr., Montezuma, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997, at Sumter Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Friday, February 7, 1997 in the Montezuma First Baptist Church with burial in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
Mrs. Bush was born May 7, 1921 in Dooly County, the daughter of David Avera and Maggie Smith Avera. She retired as Office Manager of Colonial Store, she had worked in the Nursey Dept. of the church for 45 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monterzuma.
Survivors are her husband, Lewis W. Bush, Sr. of Montezuma, daughter, Mrs. Louise Bush Carreker of McDonough, two sons, L. W. Bush, Jr. of Bellville, John W. Bush, Sr. of Lawrenceville, six grandchildren, Tracie Ann Scott, Carey Brock. Jennifer Lynn Bush, Mike Bush, Steve Bush, J. W. Bush, Jr., two great grandchildren, Dylan Brock, Mathew Bush, three brothers, Billy Avera of Montezuma, J. T. Avera of Norcorss, Frank Avera of Swainsboro, sister, Mrs. Molly Faulner of Martinez.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Mozelle Avera Bush - Born - May 7, 1921 - Died February 5, 1997 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery [Section C-Row 1-2] beside her husband, Lewis W. Bush, Sr. [Nov. 29, 1916- just recently buried, flowers are still on the grave and marker is set aside to be placed.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 18, 1971

MRS. STEELEY B. [Frances Batton] BUSH, JR.

Funeral services for Mrs. S. B. Bush, Jr. 52, of Albany, Georgia were held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 14, from the Montezuma Baptist Church. Rev. C. G. Ward and Rev. Kenneth Bush officiated. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY in Montezuma.
Pallbearers: Clarence Holmes, Derrick Irby, Thomas Ham, Ralph Odom, Boyce Riddle and Kirby Smith.
Mrs. Bush was a native of Macon County. She had resided in Albany, Ga. for seven years and was a member of the Sherwood Baptist Church there. She passed away Saturday, March 13, after a lengthy illness, in a local nursing home.
Survivors include her husband, Lt. Col. [Ret] S. B. Bush, Jr., of Albany; two sons, Hal Glenn Bush and John Calhoun Bush, both of Albany; two daughters, Miss Frances Dale Bush and Miss Kristina Jo Bush, both of Albany; three brothers, Sam Batton of Montezuma, Charlie Batton of Griffin and John Batton, Jr. of Fort Valley and a sister, Mrs. Guy Bush of Montezuma.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Frances Batton Bush - Born November 15, 1918 - Died March 13,1971 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside her husband, Stelle B. Bush, Jr. [2-8-1919 - 8-26-1976]
 

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 4, 1962

JARED JESSE BULL [Picture]

Funeral Services For Jared J. Bull Conducted Monday.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Oglethorpe Methodist Church for Jared J. Bull, Oglethorpe attorney, who was a former solicitor of the City Court of Oglethorpe, mayor and councilman. Mr. Bull, who died at the age of 70 Sunday morning after an extended illness, held the post of solicitor for 20 years.
The Rev. W. W. Whaley, Rev. H. H. Sheppard and Rev. F. M. York were the officiating ministers and burial was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bull was born in Talbotton and had practiced law since 1910. He attended Georgia Teacher's College and Mercer University, and graduated from the Atlanta Law School.
His father, Jessie J. Bull, was judge of the Macon County Superior Court for some years.
Surviving are his wife, the former Irene Askins of Oglethorpe.

[Note: Jared Jesse Bull - Born April2, 1891 - Died December 31, 1961 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Irene Askins Bull [Died August 16, 1967 @ 81 yrs of age - No Birth date on marker] See her Obit.

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

ELIZABETH [Lizy] BARKER

Final Rites Held Wednesday For Miss Barker, 18.

Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Barker, 18, of Montezuma who died in an automobile accident near Americus Sunday, were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the First Methodist Church in Montezuma. The Rev. Louis Gholson and the Rev. H. F. Royce of Griffin, officiated. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.

Pallbearers included Jack Bartlett, Gerald Abbott, Jimmy Jones, Curlon Lockerman, Lester Cole and Otis Hudson, Honorary pallbearers were Lamar Chapman, Tom Hall, Otto Liggin, William R. Peaster, Jesse Stanley and Arlen Lockerman.

Miss Barker was a life-long resident of Macon County. She attended Montezuma High School and was employed by Vanta Corp at the time of her death.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Beatrice Lamberth Barker of Montezuma; her father, McArthur Barker of Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Jordan and Miss Joyce Barker of Montezuma and Mrs. Ray Hall of Jacksonville, Fla.; four brothers, Howard Barker, U.S. Army in France, Melvin Barker, G. C. Barker and Roy Barker of Montezuma.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Smith-Tindol Funeral Home.

[Note: Lizy Elizabeth Barker [February 4, 1938 - March 18, 1956] is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery.]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.     September 15, 1960

 MRS. W.  S. BUSH

 Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, September 9, 1960 at Smyrna Baptist Church for Mrs. W. S. Bush, 99, mother of S. B. Bush, Sr. of Montezuma.

 Rev. Robert Floyd and Rev. Charles Casey officiated.  Burial was in SMYRNA CEMETERY with Akin Funeral Home in charge.

 A native of Dooly County , Mrs. Bush was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church .

 Besides Mr. S. B. Bush, she is survived by six other sons, A. E. Bush,  L. E. Bush, T. W. Bush, Joe D. Bush and Cecil Bush of Vienna and Him O. Bush of Finleyson;  a daughter, Mrs. F. B. Adkins of Macon; a sister, Mrs. Joe Achord or Cordele; a brother, G. R. Wright of Warwick; 30 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 6, 1986

MRS. BEATRICE ADAMS BENTLEY

Mrs. Beatrice Adams Bentley, 66, of Montezuma, died Friday, August 1, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Sunday, August 3, in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Guy G. Sayles, Jr. officiated and burial was in OAK GROVE CEMETERY in Americus.
Mrs. Bentley was born May 18, 1920 in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Emmett Adams and Lillian Jones Adams. She resided in Macon County for the past thirty years and was the retired owner of Betty's Beauty Shop. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Americus.
Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Donnie Lee Martin and Mrs. Georgia Ann Lamberth, both of Montezuma, Mrs. Sarah A. Wycoff of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Harvey Williams of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pallbeares were, Sonny Lamberth, Winston Lamberth, Danny Williams, Johnny Bartlett, Cleve Mitchell, Billy Bartlett.

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.   July 30, 1959

     BETTY LOU BENTLEY

Funeral services for Betty Lou Bentley, 12, of Oglethorpe, who died Saturday at an Augusta hospital, were held at five o’clock Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the Watson-Mathews Funeral Home.

 The Rev. Melvin York and the Rev. J. C. Conoly officiated.  Burial was at  PINE LEVEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY .

 Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Bentley of Oglethorpe; grandmother, Mrs.  T. M. Bentley of Oglethorpe; grandfather, T. W. Jones of Reynolds; a sister, Brenda Bentley and two brothers, Terence Bentley and Mack Bentley, all of Oglethorpe.

 [Note: Betty Lou Bentley – Born June 30, 1947 – Died July 25, 1959 is buried in Pine Level Cemetery in the Bentley Lot.]

From:  Guelda Hay’s Macon Co., Ga. Obit Collection        December 1991

 GEORGE EDGAR “Ed” BENTLEY

 Oglethorpe – George Edgar “Ed” Bentley, 80 of Route 1 died Monday in a local hospital.  Born in Cobb County , he lived in Macon County for most of his life and was the son of the late Thomas Milton Bentley and Bessie Brooks Bentley.  He was the founder of Bentley Construction Company and was a retired contractor and farmer.  He served on the Macon County Board of Commissioners and as it’s chairman.

 Survivors:  Wife, Mary McElveen Bentley of Oglethorpe; children, Terrence W. Bentley and Brenda Bentley Hobbs , both of Oglethorpe and G. Mack Bentley of Ideal; sisters, Frances Bentley Williamson of Perry, Bessie Kate Bentley Grover of Columbus, and Sara Bentley McKinley of Atlanta; and six grandchildren.

 Services today in PINE LEVEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY .  The Revs. Gene Simmons and Sidney Jones will officiate.  Watson Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.

 [Note:  George “Ed” Edgar Bentley – Born February 1, 1911 – Died December 9, 1991 is buried in Pine Level Cemetery ]

Mrs. George Edgar Nora Elizabeth Jones] Bentley    [1911 - 1952] Pine Level Cem.

Coming soon

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 31, 1958

RICHARD BROOKS BENTLEY

Richard Bentley, 7, Dies After Short Illness; Rites Sunday.
Funeral services for Richard Brooks Bentley, 7, who died at an Augusta hospital Friday night following an illness of three weeks, were held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fort Valley Methodist CVhurch.
The Rev. V. E. Robertson officiated and burial was in the OAK LAWN CEMETERY THERE.
The youth was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Radford B. Bentley former residents of Macon County, who now reside at Fort Valley.
Survivors other than his parents include his grandmothers, Mrs. R. L. Greene of Montezuma and Mrs. T. M. Bentley of Oglethorpe and a number of aunts and uncles.
Rooks Funeral Home of Fort Valley was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Richard Brooks Bentley - Born October 3, 1950 - Died July 25, 1958 is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery beside his father, Radford B. Bentley [3-18-1915 - Oct. 22, 1973]

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.   January 29, 1970

 SAMUEL GREENBERRY BENTLEY

 Services for Samuel Greenberry Bentley, 60, who died in the Macon County Clinic Tuesday were held Wednesday at 3 pm at the White Water Baptist Church .  

The Rev. Homer Fowler officiated.  Burial was in the PINE LEVEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY .

 Mr. Bentley was born in Cobb County and had lived in Macon County most of his life.  He was a veteran of World War II and was a Macon County farmer.

 Survivors include three brothers, Ed Bentley,  James Bentley, both of Oglethorpe, Radford Bentley of Ft. Valley; five sisters, Mrs. Willie Kelly of Oglethorpe, Mrs. Johnny Williamson of Perry, Mrs. Mitchell Grover of Columbus, Mrs. W. F. McKenley of Atlanta, Mrs. Mary Ellen Massey of Ft. Valley.

 Watson Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements with Sidney Smith, Lewis Kitchens, Charles Hogg, Hixon Guest, Sr., Joe Coogle, Fred Payne, Wilbur Nelson and Wallis Raburn serving as pallbearers.

 [Note:  Samuel Greenberry Bentley – Born April 10, 1909 – Died January 27, 1970 is buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery beside Bessie Brooks Bentley [Dec. 10, 1884 – Sept. 16, 1963] & Thomas Milton Bentley [Aug. 5, 1872 – March 23, 1957] who are probably his parents.]

From:  Guelda Hay’s Macon Co., Ga. Obit Collection – October 1992

 VIVIAN  LOUISE  BENTLEY

 Oglethorpe – Vivian Louise Bentley, 72, of Route 1 died Tuesday in a local nursing home.  Born in Macon County , she was an employee of Forrest Mills Knitting Mills and was a member of White Water Baptist Church .  She was the daughter of the late Albert Bentley and Chessie Hamby Bentley. 

Survivors: sister, Margaret Bentley Farmer of Columbus, Helen Bentley Mann of Oglethorpe, Janette Bentley Baker of New Orleans, La., and Karleen Bentley Yawn of Cumming.

 Services:  Thursday in White Water Baptist Church with burial in PINE LEVEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY .  The Rev. Donald Rice will officiate.  Visitation:  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight in the funeral home.  Watson Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.

 [Note: Vivian Louise Bentley – May 5, 1920 – October 27, 1992 is buried in Pine Level Cemetery ]

Mrs. Mollie A. Billings    [d. February 1963]  Bertha Dozier Cem - Unmarked

Mrs. Josephine Bischoff    [d. January 1953] near Marshallville Burial-unknown

Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma , Ga.   November 26, 1975

 GEORGE   PATTERSON   BISHOP

 George Patterson Bishop, 84, died Saturday at his residence after an apparent heart attack.  Services were held Sunday in Montezuma Baptist Church .  Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.

    Officiating ministers were Rev. C. G. Ward and Rev. Ken Bush.

 Active pallbearers were James Souter, Leon Shumate, Jr., Ben DeVaughn, Harold Riddle, James Clark and Jerry Riddle.

  Honorary pallbearers were members of the First Baptist Adult Men’s Sunday School Class in addition to Dr. W. T. Hall, J. S. Croxton, R. e. Suber, Dr. Tom Adams, D. C. Gottman and Grant Lee Greer.  

Mr. Bishop, a native of Albertville , Alabama had lived in Montezuma 49 years and was a retired farmer.  He was a member of Montezuma Baptist Church .

 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dovie Brown Bishop of Montezuma; a son, George Patterson Bishop, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. McDonald of San Angelo , Texas ; a sister, Mrs. W. D. Parker of Augusta ; two brothers, Sherman Bishop of Gadsden, Ala. and Ira Bishop of Albertville , Ala. and four grandchildren.

 [Note:  George P. Bishop – Born November 8, 1894 – Died November 22, 1975 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his wife, Dovie B. Bishop [ Jan. 11, 1907 – Feb. 28, 1992]

John T. Bivins [Jr.]    [1882 - 1964]  Pine Level Cem.

Mrs. Susie Ella Bryan Blackman    [1859 - 1935] Hillcrest Cem. Reynolds, Ga.

Charlie Monroe Blair    [1872 - 1954]  Mt. Pisgah Cem.-Taylor Co., Ga.

Coming soon

James Henry Bodrey    [d. Feb. 6, 1963 @ 54 yrs.] Odom Family Cem. Unmarked

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 31, 1984

JAMES BRADFORD BODREY, SR.

Mr. James Bradford Bodrey, age 53, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, died Sunday, October 28, 1984 in the Macon County Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Wednesday, October 31, in Valley Hill Tabernacle, with burial in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS. The Rev. Felton Bloodworth, the Rev. Denver Richards and the Rev. T. J. Waldrop officiated.
Mr. Bodrey, the son of the late Henry Bodrey and Elizabeth Wainwright Bodrey, was born August 31, 1931 in Macon County where he lived all of his life. He was a retired butcher.
Survivors are his wife, Jo Ann Cromer Bodrey of Oglethorpe; two daughters, Mrs. Margeline Benford and Mrs. Wanda Layfield, both of Oglethorpe; one son, James Bradford Bodrey, Jr. of Panama City, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Frances Law of Perry; one brother, Jack Bodrey of Reynolds; his Step-mother Mrs. Henry Bodrey of Marshallville; seven grandchildren, Dennis Bodrey, Jeremy and Samantha Benford, Scotty and Heather Layfield, Brandy and James B. Bodrey, III, two sons-in-law, Benny Benford of Oglethorpe and H. L. Layfield of Americus; one daughter-in-law, Luanna Bodrey of Panama City, Fla.
Pallbearers - Not Copied.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: James B. Bodrey - Born August 31, 1931 - Died October 28, 1984 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 9, 1964

MRS. CHARLES [Hannah Forehand] BOLAND

Mrs. Chas. Boland, Passes After Long Illness: Rites Wed.

Mrs. Hannah F. Boland, 55, a native of Montezuma, died early Tuesday morning, December 31, at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, after a long illness.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 1, in PARK HILL CEMETERY in Columbus, with the Rev. Weyman Cleveland, pastor of the St. Luke's Methodist Church, officiating.

Born and reared in Montezuma, the daughter of the late S. R. and Bessie Cheney Forehand, Mrs. Boland had resided in Columbus for the past 25 years and was a member of St. Luke's Methodist church. She attended the Montezuma schools and was graduated from G.S.C.W., Milledgeville, with a B.S. degree in Home Economics.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Kenneth Boland, Sr., and a 17 year old son, Charles K. Boland, Jr., both of Columbus; and one sister, Mrs. C. G. Haugabook, Sr. of Montezuma.

From Memorial Obituary:
'Entered Into Eternal Rest SEP 7, 1989. MARSHALLVILLE

Marshall Vince Bolan

Marshall Vince Boland, 88, of P.O. Box 288 died Wednesday in a Perry hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Faith Baptist Church in Oglethorpe.
 Burial will be in Marshallville City Cemetery. The Revs. Delmer Lester and Kenny Thompson will officiate.
A native of Ashland, Ala., Mr. Bolan  lived in Marshallville for the past 55 years. He was a retired farmer.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a World War II Army veteran. (parag.) Survivors include his wife, Ethel Skipper Bolan
of Marshallville: a daughter, Ruby Nelson of Perry; two sisters, Eunice Ward of Lithonia and Jewel Griggers of Gasden, Ala; two brothers, Dewey Boland and W. D.Boland, both of Atlanta; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great grandchildren.

Watson-Matthews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.

-------------------------------

(From Susan R. Collier, comments/corrections to obit)

From Memorial Obituary:
'Entered Into Eternal Rest SEP 7, 1989. MARSHALLVILLE

Marshall Vince Boland (*correct sp. is BOLAN)

Marshall Vince Boland, 88, of P.O. Box 288 died Wednesday in a Perry hospital. (parag) Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Faith Baptist Church in Oglethorpe.
 Burial will be in Marshallville City Cemetery. The Revs. Delmer Lester and Kenny Thompson will officiate. (parag.)
A native of Ashland, Ala., Mr. Bolan lived in Marshallville for the past 55 years. He was a retired farmer.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a World War II Army veteran. (parag.) Survivors include his wife, Ethel Skipper Bolan
of Marshallville: a daughter, Ruby Nelson of Perry; two sisters, Eunice Ward of Lithonia and Jewel Griggers of Gasden, Ala; two brothers, Dewey Boland and W.D.Boland, both of Atlanta; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great grandchildren. (parag.) Watson-Matthews Funeral Home in Montezuma has charge of arrangements.
NOTE: M. V. Bolan was the only son of John Robert Bolan and Tempa Ann Mitchum. His father re-married and there were 7 children of his union to Tommie Lou Summers.
M.V. Bolan's third wife was the widow of H.H. Jackson.
Ruby Bolan was m. 1.)Harvey Samuel Collier 2)George Melvin Nelson. Number of great grandchildren/ gg.grandchildren is incorrect.

Mrs. Ina Howell Bowden    [b.ca.1878 d. 12-31-1969] Cedar Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem. Unmarked'

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 8, 1970  

BOWDEN - HOWELL -

MRS. INA HOWELL BOWDEN,     92.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Howell Bowden, 92, of Montezuma, who died Wednesday after an extended illness, were held Friday, January 2^nd in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home.

  The Rev. Ralph Avery officiated, with burial in the CEDAR VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.

  Pallbearers were Adrian Collier, Fred Parks, Jack Loper, Gordon Dowling, Marvin Edwards, and Arlin Howell.

  Mrs. Bowden had lived in Montezuma for a number of years.  She was a member of the Baptist denomination.

  Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.

  Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge.

[Note:  I do NOT find a marked grave in Cedar Valley Cemetery for Mrs. Ina Howell Bowden BUT she would have been born about 1878 and died December 31, 1969.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 2, 1945

MRS. J. E. [Rosie Meadows] BRADFORD

Former Montezuma Woman Dies At Columbus.

Last week Montezuma was saddened at the news of the death of Mrs. Rosie Meadows Bradford, [Mrs. J. E. Bradford] of Columbus at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bradford Clay.

Mr. Bradford died several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bradford were active workers in St. Paul Methodist Church in Columbus, and they were both civic minded, always interested in the upbuilding of their city.

Mrs. Bradford leaves two daughters, Mrs. Clay and Mrs. Martha Thurmond, both of Columbus, one sister in Columbus, Mrs. Irene Turner and another sister in Atlanta, Mrs. Sam Turner and three brothers, Wait Meadows and Carl Meadows of Columbus and Brown Meadows also of Columbus.

Mrs. Rosie Meadows Bradford had a number of relatives in Montezuma, Mrs. Will Hicks and her sisters, Misses Vera Harp and Tessa Harp, whom Mrs. Bradford frequently visited. She was also related to Mrs. Jere Moore and had many friends here.

Truman A. Bramblett, Jr.    [1908 - 1940]     Felton Cem.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 12, 1959

TRUMAN ALEXANDER BRAMBLETT

T. A. Bramblett, Retired Farmer, Buried Sunday.
Truman Alexander Bramblett, 80, of Montezuma, died Saturday, March 7, following a short illness. A retired farmer he had been in declining health for several years. He was a native of Forsyth County, moving to Montezuma as a young man.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lula Bramblett of Montezuma; two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Levie of Montezuma and Mrs. Lee Day of Titusville, Fla.; six sons, Clyde L. Bramblett of Titusville, Guy Bramblett of Miami, Fla.; Ivel Bramblett of Bainbridge, H. V. Bramblett of Fort Valley, Everett Bramblett of Montezuma, H. L. Bramblett of Macon; a brother, Corb Bramblett of Cummings; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Holbrook of Plant City, Fla. and Mrs. Nettie Heard of Cummings; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Chapel of Smith-Tindol Funeral Home with burial in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. The Rev. Otho Pirkle, pastor of Cedar Valley Baptist Church, officiated. Pallbearers & Honorary Escort - Not Copied.

[Note: Truman A. Bramblett - Born December 19, 1878 - Died March 7, 1959 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside his wife, Lula B. Bramblett [May 7, 1882 - Nov. 16, 1969]

Rev. Franklin Addison Branch    [1833 - 1902] Marshallville Cem.

Mrs. Esther Blanche English Brand,

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. October 28, 1987

J. WALTER BRAND

J. Walter Brand, 80, of Montezuma, Georgia, died Monday, October 19. 1987, in the Macon County Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 11 AM Wednesday, October 21, 1987 in the Montezuma United Methodist Church with burial in FELTON CEMETERY. The Rev. Freddie I. Wheeler officiated.
Mr. Brand, the son of O. B. Brand and Elizabeth Lacy Brand, was born in Cherokee Co., Ga., June 27, 1907. He was owner and operator of J. W. Brand Septic Tank Company. He was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church. He resided in Montezuma most of his life.
Survivors are, wife, Sara Forehand Brand of Montezuma, three daughters, Mary Brand Howell of Dalton, Joyce Brand Maffett of Montezuma, Gloria Brand Hill of Atlanta, a brother, R. L. Brand of Montezuma, three sisters, Janie Brand Dye of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jessie Brand of Atlanta, Mittie Brand Summerford of Whitesburg, five grandchildren, Five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers - Not Copied. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: J. Walter Brand - Born June 27, 1907 - Died October 19, 1987 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside his parents]

Joseph  Lycurges Brand    [1900 - 1946] Felton Cem.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. January 10, 1990

MORGAN MITCHELL BRAY

Services Held For Morgan Mitchell Bray, 70, of Montezuma.
Mr. Morgan Mitchell Bray, 70, of Montezuma, Georgia, died Monday, January 1, 1990, in the Sumter Regional Hospital, Americus, Georgia. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Porterfield officiated and burial was in OGLETHORPE MEMORIAL GARDENS.
Mr. Bray was born in Macon County, November 14, 1919, the son of Charles Martin Bray and Cora Underwood Bray. He was retired from Warner Robins Air Force Base and was a self-employed general contractor. He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Allene Starr Bray of Montezuma; a daughter, Mrs. Fay Bray Barfield of Montezuma; two brothers, Herman E. Bray of Statesboro, Ga., James R. Bray of Oglethorpe, a grandson, Chad Moate of Montezuma; a granddaughter, Mrs. Dena Lanier of Athens, a great-granddaughter, Chasady Moate of Montezuma.
Pallbearers were Marvin Joiner, Frank Kelley, Chesley Gilmore, Danny Bray, Glenn Bray, Jimmy Bray.

[Note: Morgan M. Bray - Born November 14, 1919 - Died January 1, 1990 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery.

From: THE DOOLY VINDICATOR -
Printed again in THE HAWKINSVILLE DISPATCH -

Hawkinsville, Ga. Vol. 18, #41, Thursday Morning, October 9, 1884:

Died at her residence, in this [Dooly]County on last Wednesday,
Mrs. Eurastis Bryan. She was a strict member of the Methodist Church
and ever held sacred her precious hopes beyond the grave.
[Note: Erastis Bryan, son of Littleton and Elizabeth [McGruder] Bryan married Serena Potts.]

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Feb. 4, 1927

IN MEMORIAM

James A. Bush

Whereas the hand of death has entered the portals of our evangelistic club and in the Providence of Almighty God, Brother James A. Bush has finished his earthly labors, and answered the summons to enter into his eternal rewards;
Resolved: That we the members of the Oglethorpe Evangelistic Club experience a distinct loss in the going
away of our brother. He was one of our most loyal and most faithful members. We learned to esteem him highly for his many qualities of Christian character and his genial and friendly disposition of Christian brotherhood.
While his departure from us is sad to us in the parting, his influence for good abides with us, and we are resolved to so walk in the footsteps of his Master and our Master, that some bright day we will clasp hands again on the happy golden shore.
As a club we express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our brother, and assure them of our abiding friendship and prayers.
Signed: Oglethorpe Evangelistic Club J. J. Sanders, J. P.
Nelson and G. C. Johnson

CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank you for your kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father: Signed: Mrs. Maude (Souter) Bush, Mrs. B. F. Martin, Jr., Mr. J. A. Bush, Jr., Mrs. Jackson Monroe Ware, Jr. & Mrs. R. D. Waits.

[Note: In Oglethorpe Cemetery: James Andres Bush, Born
June 15, 1866 Died Nov. 20, 1927 & Maude Souter Bush
Born Aug. 7, 1872 Died Nov. 21, 1953]

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian- Nov.26,1953

FINAL RITES HELD SUNDAY FOR MRS. MARY MAUDE BUSH

Mrs. Mary Maude Bush, 81, well-known resident of Oglethorpe, died Saturday at a local hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Oglethorpe Methodist Church with the Rev. W. H. Ansley, the Rev. L. R. Lancaster and the Rev. Melvin York officiating. Interment was in the Oglethorpe Cemetery.
The wife of the late James Andrew Bush, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lewis Martin of Atlanta; Mrs. Jackson Monroe Ware of Clarksville; and Mrs. R. D. Waits of Moultrie; one son, James A. Bush of Atlanta; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Smith-Tindol Funeral Home of Montezuma was in charge.
[Note: Maude Souter Bush - Born August 7, 1872 - Died November 21, 1953 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, James Andrew Bush [1866-1927]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 10, 1967

BULL - PHILLIPS -

MRS. JARED JESSE [ Irene Askins Phillips] BULL, 81, Died 8-16-1967

Funeral services for Mrs. Irene A. Bull, 81, who died Monday in a Quincey, Fla., hospital after a long illness, were held Wednesday at the Santa Clara Methodist Church in Quincey, Florida. The Rev. Marvin Lynn officiated with burial Wednesday in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY. Mrs. Bull, a native of Faceville, Ga. moved to Oglethorpe in 1925. She was a member of the Oglethorpe Methodist Church and was the widow of the late J. J. Bull, a Macon County attorney. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Emma Phillips and Miss Alice Phillips, both of Bainbridge; and several nieces and nephews. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge. [Note: Irene Askins Bull - No Birth date on marker - Died August 16, 1967 ] Died at 81 so she was born about 1886, is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, Jared Jesse Bull [4-2-1891 - 12-31-1961] [Note: Her maiden name is very likely, Phillips, since she has a sister, Miss Alice Phillips OR Askins could be her maiden name.] Anyone having info, PLEASE RESPOND.
 

On the Front Page of Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February10, 1982:

OGLETHORPE WOMAN DIES IN HOUSE FIRE

An Oglethorpe woman died in a fire which partially destroyed her home on Randolph Street late last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Ida Lee Murray Bryan, 74, a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe, was at home alone when the fire broke out around 5:00 pm. Mrs. Bryan reportedly died of smoke inhalation.
 

Edgar Coleman Bryan

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. Sept. 30, 1927

ILL HEALTH CAUSE OF BRYAN SUICIDE

Marshallville, Ga. Sept. 26 -

E. C. Bryan, prominent planter residing three miles from this city shot and killed himself shortly after breakfast this morning while his wife and a negro woman were in the back of his home. He had been
suffering for several years and was almost blind at the time of his death. He is thought to have been mentally deranged.
Hearing the shot in the front part of the house, where Mr. Bryan had been propped up in a chair, Mrs. Bryan rushed there to find him stretched out on the floor with the top of his head blown off. He had used a Colt .45 automatic.
Despite the prompt action of physicians, the invalid died about an hour later.
FAMILY RE-UNION - Sunday had been a day of reunion with the Bryan family. His two sons, Lieut. Bert Bryan of Fort McPherson and Alva Robert Bryan of Macon had been here as had his daughter, Miss Virginia Bryan, a teacher in the Byron public schools. They left late Sunday night.
Mr. Bryan was a son of the late Amanda Fitzpatrick Bryan and Jasper Newton Bryan, both prominently identified with the life of this section for many years.
[Not: E.C.Bryan Born 1870 Died 1927 & his wife, Bessie
Chandler Bryan Born 1880 Died 1936 - Both are buried in
the Marshallville Cemetery]

Mrs. Edgar Coleman [Bessie Chandler] Bryan Obituary

Macon Telegraph - Macon, Ga. October 18, 1936

FUNERAL IS HELD FOR MRS. BRYAN -
MARSHALLVILLE WOMAN DIES AT DAUGHTER'S HOME

Marshallville, Ga. Oct. 17, 1936 -
Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. Edgar Coleman Bryan, prominent Marshallville resident, who died Thursday after a long illness.
Mrs. Bryan was the former Miss Bessie Chandler of Atlanta. She moved to Marshallville at an early age and was educated in public schools here. She was a charter member of the Baptist Church and was active in religious affairs until her health failed.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harris Richard of Marshallville, two sons, Capt. Bert Nathan Bryan of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Alva Robert Bryan of West Palm Beach, Fla., father, J. E. Chandler of Atlanta; two brothers, Inard Chandler of Atlanta, and Alva Chandler of Macon and one sister, Mrs. Maude L. Robertson of Columbia, South carolina.
[Note: Bessie Chandler Bryan, wife of Edgar Coleman Bryan - Born 1880 - Died 1936 is buried in the Marshallville Cemetery beside her husband Edgar Coleman Bryan, son of Jasper Newton Bryan [1870-1927] and their son, Alva Robert Bryan [1903-1938]

Macon County Citizen-Montezuma Georgian Feb.3,1938

A. R. BRYAN INJURED IN FLORIDA AUTO ACCIDENT.

Marshallville, Ga. Feb 3, -
Alva Robert Bryan, well-known former citizen of Marshallville, was critically injured in an automobile accident at Stuart, Fla. late Wednesday afternoon. Hours after the accident Mr. Bryan was still unconscious and doctors regarded his condition as grave.
Mr. Bryan is a brother of Mrs. Harris Richard of Marshallville and Capt. Bert Nathan Bryan of Fort Wayne, Wyo. Capt. Bryan was on leave from his post visiting relatives here. He and Mrs. Richard left this morning for the scene of the accident.
A member of a prominent family, Mr. Bryan's wife is the former Miss Dorothy Swindelle, who was a member of the school faculty in Marshallville and Montezuma some years ago. [It is my understanding that A. R. Bryan was the last Bryan Family Member to live in the Old Stage Coach Inn, west of Marshallville, the former Nathan Bryan house.]
[Note: Alva Robert Bryan - Born October 1, 1903 - Died February 4, 1938 is buried in the Bryan Family Lot in the Marshallville Cemetery beside his parents and sister]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. February 10. 1982

MRS. JOHN THOMAS [Ida Lee Murray] BRYAN

Services Held For Mrs. Ida Lee Murray Bryan
Mrs. Ida Lee Murray Bryan, 74, of Oglethorpe, died Thursday, February 4, 1982, at her residence. Services were held at 11 am February 6, in Oglethorpe Baptist Church. Burial was in OGLETHORPE CEMETERY. The Rev. Bill Deakins officiated.
Mrs. Bryan, a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe, was a homemaker and a member of Oglethorpe Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Thomas Bryan of Oglethorpe; a daughter, Miss Edwina Bryan of Doraville; three sisters, Mrs. Alberta Smith of Valdosta, Mrs. Pauline Lane of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Christine McGouirk of Decatur.
Pallbearers were Eldridge Perry, Mike Murray, Spec Grace, Ralph Joiner, Glen Pope, Ed Coogle, Harmon Head and Carlos Martin.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Ida Lee Murray Bryan - Born August 12, 1907 - Died - February 4, 1982 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery beside her husband, John Thomas Bryan [Sept. 6, 1905 - June 22, 1990]

Young N. Bryan's CSA Service Records and the CSA Pension Records for his wife Amanda M. Bryan. The information contained in them are:

Young N. and Amanda were married in 1855 Macon Co GA

He died 16 Jul 1863 (some spots say 16 May 1863) but his wife confirms it was July. Elijah Cloud was Amanda's witness.

Mrs. A. M. Bryan died 1 Feb 1895 and her 1895 Pension check was returned to the government

Additional information on Y. N. Bryan
 

THANKS for following up on Y. N. Bryan . I got my info from your book, then found it in "History of Macon County" by Louise Frederick Hays on page 702, 4th name down. I have been "standing in the corner" for not thinking of looking in that book. Somehow, I think he is "a" Needham or a Nathan and named Young N.Bryan because there were so many Needhams and Nathans.

I also would like to connect him to:

Edy Bryan , widow found in 1850 Sumter Co., Ga. Census 1850 SUMTER CO., GA. CENSUS [819]

BRYANT, Edy 41 F North Carolina

Nancy dau. 19

Needham son 18 ????????

Ruthy dau. 17

James son 15

John son 13

Washington son 11

Mary dau. 10

Matilda dau. 8

Martha dau. 5

Josephine dau. 1

BRYANT, Lewis W. 26

Margaret ?? 24 SC [Guessing, w/oLewis W.]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 23, 1986

CHARLES BLANCHARD BROWN

Funeral services for Mr. Charles Blanchard Brown, 89, of Marshallville, Georgia, were held at 11 am Thursday, July 17, 1986 , in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial was in HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY in Unadilla, Georgia. The Rev. Billy Bryant officiated. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, July 15, in the Oaks Nursing Home where he was a resident for the past one and one half years. Mr. Brown, a native of Dooly County, was a retired railroad engineer with the A. B. & C. Railroad. He was a member of the Byromville United Methodist Church and a Navy Veteran of World War I.
Survivors are his wife, Clara Woodruff Brown of Marshallville, two step-daughters, Mrs. Wayne Hortman of Oglethorpe, Mrs. Bobby Etheridge of Unadilla, six step-sons, Charlie Woodruff and Harvie Woodruff, both of Fort Valley, Danny Woodruff of Marshallville, Herman Woodruff of Oglethorpe, Ray Woodruff of Montezuma, Frank Woodruff of Byromville, twenty nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 4, 1975

MRS. STEELEY B. [Reesie Calhoun] BUSH, SR.

Mrs. Ressie Calhoun Bush, 90, died Monday in a Montezuma hospital. Services were held at 4 pm Tuesday in Montezuma Baptist Church. Burial was in BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. Officiating ministers were Rev. Ken Bush and Rev. C. G. Ward.
Pallbearers were Hal Bush, Bo Rozar, Richard Bush, Henry Poole, Harry McLendon and Jimmy Taylor.
Mrs. Bush a native of Dooly County, had lived in Montezuma 45 years. She was a member of Montezuma Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Obie Price Bush and Elmo Bush, both of Montezuma, S. B. Bush, Jr. of Albany and Wayne C. Bush of Jeffersonville; two daughters, Mrs. Earl McKenzie of Cordele and Mrs,. T. D. Russell of Macon; and a sister, Miss Estelle Calhoun of Valdosta; two other daughters-in-law, Mrs. Genia Bush and Mrs. C. G. Bush of Montezuma.

[Note: Ressie C. Bush - Born October 1, 1884 - Died June 2, 1975 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery beside her husband, Steeley B. Bush, Sr. [ August 10, 1885 - March 9, 1970]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 28, 1975

MRS. JOHN ALBERT [Polly Wyolene Joiner] BLACKSTON

Mrs. Polly Wyolene Joiner Blackston, 65, died Monday at her residence after a short illness. Services were held at 3 pm Wednesday in Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Butler. Burial was in CROWELL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
Pallbearers were Robert Joiner, Walter Wainwright, Robert Blackston, Charles Cotney, Cecil Ingram and Joe Ingram.
Mrs. Blackston, a native of Crawford County, had lived in Macon County for 21 years. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Albert Blackston of Oglethorpe; a son, Alton Jerry Blackston of Butler; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Ingram of Butler; three brothers, Asa Joiner of Forsyth, Ernest Joiner of Reynolds and Stanley Joiner of Fort Valley; and five sisters, Mrs. Johnny Wainwright, Mrs. Bertha Hinton, Mrs. Ethel C. Kirksey, all of Butler, Mrs. Robert Melvin of Forsyth and Mrs. Lucille Harris of Reynolds and seven grandchildren.

[Note: Wyolene Joiner Blackston - Born September 4, 1909 - Died May 19, 1975 is buried in Crowell Cemetery [Taylor Co.,], Ga. beside her husband, John Albert Blackston [July 11, 1911 - June 15, 1973]

From: "History of Macon County" by Louise Frederick Hays - Pg. 727

CAPTAIN WILLIAM F. BROWN

Listed with Soldiers Buried in MONTEZUMA CEMETERY [ Felton Cemetery]

BROWN, James Monroe, born August 8, 1841, died October 17, 1931, Co. F. 12th Ga.; 2nd Lieut. December 1862, Wounded at Sharpsburg and Gettysburg; wounded at Winchester, Va. and Captured.

J.M. Brown was a son of CAPTAIN WILLIAM F. BROWN, Capt. Co. F. 12th Ga., killed at Ox Hill, [Iron Cross], Virginia on September 1, 1862, while commanding Trimble's Brigade.

[Note: There are CSA markers in FELTON CEMETERY for both Captain James Monroe Brown Born 1841 - Died 1941 and Captain William F. Brown [B. February 6, 1813 D. September 1, 1862. Both markers can be found in Section A - Row-1 - P 60 & 61. As you drive in Felton Cemetery from the 1st available entrance, designated at ENTRANCE, the markers will be on you left in the first section.

NEW Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. August 18, 2004

MRS. CLEVELAND GUY [Lois Batton] BUSH

Lois B. Bush, 92, of Montezuma passed Thursday morning, August 12, 2004. Graveside services were held at 11 am on Saturday, August 14, at BERTHA DOZIER MEMORIAL PARK. Rev. Steven Wright and Rev. Ken Chancellor officiated.
Visitation was Friday night from 6-8 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home.
She was born in Macon County on July 3, 1912. She was the daughter of the late John B. Batton and Janie Joyner Batton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Montezuma and the WMU. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Bush.
Survivors include two daughters; Norma [Skip] Tucker of Roswell and Joyce [Buck] Richards of Leesburg; Grandchildren: Vicki [Jeff] Williams, Kris [Steve Watson] Spikes, Kelli [Mac] George, and Ronnie Richards; great grandchildren; Zach Williams and Tyler George.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Hospice, 708 East 16th Avenue, Cordele, Ga. 31015.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Moantezuma had charge of funeral arrangements.

[Note: Lois Batton Bush - Born - July 3, 1912 - Died - August 12, 2004 is buried in Bertha Dozier Cemetery [Section A-3-212] beside her husband, Cleveland Guy Bush [June 25,1911 - October 31, 1974] Obit

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 26, 1955

MRS. NANCY NOLAND BYRD

Final Rites Held Monday for Mrs. Nancy Byrd, 85.

Mrs. Nancy Noland Byrd, 85, died at her home in Montezuma Sunday morning after a five week illness. She was a native of Thomas County.

Funeral services were held Monday at the Perry Methodist Church and burial was in WOODLAWN CEMETERY in Perry. The Rev. McCoy Johnson, pastor of the Montezuma Methodist Church and the Rev. Guy Hutcherson, pastor of the Perry Methodist church, officiated.

Survivors include a daughter, Miss Lee E. Byrd of Montezuma; a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Kirkland of Griffin; four sons, J. W. Byrd of Kathleen, E. N. Byrd of Perry, C. A. Byrd of Perry, R. V. Byrd of Tampa, Fla.; and seven grandchildren. She was a member of the Montezuma Methodist Church.

12/23/2003

ERNEST  LENWOOD  BROWN

 Funeral services for Ernest Lenwood Brown were conducted in the Chapel of Smith-Tindol Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, November 16, 1960 .  The Rev. W. W. Whaley and the Rev. J. C. Conoly officiated and burial followed in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY .

 Pallbearers – No copied.

 Mr. Brown, 78 year old resident of Oglethorpe, died early Tuesday morning at the Macon County Clinic as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident late Friday afternoon.  A native of Turner County , Mr. Brown had resided in Oglethorpe for the past 45 years.  He was a retired farmer.

 Survivors include his wife, the former Blanche Adams; six daughters, Mrs. Ellie Witt,  Mrs. Dorothy Wood of Oglethorpe,  Mrs. Marie Sanders,  Mrs. Elizabeth McRae of Macon;  Mrs. Virginia Graves of Chattanooga, Tenn.;  Mrs. Claire  Gallo of Dumont, New Jersey; two sons,  E. Melvin Brown of Oglethorpe and  H. B. Brown of Anniston, Ala.; three sisters,  Miss Ruth Brown, Mrs. Alva Fulwood of Adel and Mrs. Archie Christain of Atlanta.

 [Note: Ernest L. Brown – Born January 2, 1881 – Died November 15, 1960 is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery   beside his wife, Blanche A. Brown [Oct. 22, 1888 – Oct. 15, 1966]

 Citizens & Georgian – Montezuma, Ga. February 3, 1955

MRS. HUBERT   [Furlow  Taylor]  BROWN

Funeral Services For Mrs. Brown, 81, Conducted Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Furlow Taylor Brown, 81, were held Sunday afternoon from the Marshallville Baptist Church with the Rev. J. C. Holmes and the Rev. C. C. Waite officiating.  Interment was in the MARSHALLVILLE CEMETERY.

  Pallbearers were J. D. Chappell, Grady Griffin, Mr. McElhenny, John C. Walker, C. C. Haslam and D. B. Frederick, Sr.

  Mrs. Brown, a lifelong resident of Marshallville, passed away unexpectedly January 29, in a hospital. She was the oldest surviving member of the Marshallville Baptist Church and also very active.

  Survivors include one nephew, H. W. Taylor of Marshallville; four nieces, Mrs. Robert P. Turner of Marshallville, Mrs. John Warren of Conyers, Mrs. Dru Rambo of Clermont, Fla. and Mrs. Rebecca Schawhe of Swainsboro, Ga.

[Note: Maggie Furlow Taylor Brown –  [October 21, 1873  - January 29, 1955] is buried in Marshallville Cemetery beside an UNMARKED adult grave thought to be for Hubert Brown, husband of Furlow T. Brown [ See his Obit d. 7-2-1942 @ 66 yrs old.

Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. January 17, 1930

WILLIAM  F.  BYROM

William F. Byrom Stricken Fatally At Sister's Burial
William F. Byrom, 74, well known planter of Byromville, Ga. died suddenly here last Sunday afternoon while attending the funeral of his sister, Mrs. James Dupree.  Doctors said that death was due to angina pectoris.
  The body of Mr. Byrom was returned to his residence, the former home of Colonel and Mrs. W. H. Byrom, at Byromville, where the funeral and interment took place Monday afternoon.
  Mr. Byrom is survived by his sister, Mrs. Julia B. Wimberly of Macon.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 26, 1945

ROY ALLEN BUSH

Funeral Saturday For Bush Infant

Gravesdie services were held on July 21st for Roy Allen Bush, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Russell Bush of Ideal, who died at birth at the Riverside Sanatorium on July 21st. Interment was in KELLEY CEMETERY near Ideal.

The child's mother is the former Margaret Kelley, a native of Dooly County. His father is in the U.S.Army.

[Note: I do NOT find a marked grave in the Kelley Cemetery for Roy Allen Bush] I do find Elmo Russell Bush [September 1916 - July 12, 1983] in Oglethorpe Cem.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. July 12, 1945

WATT PAUL BROWN

Funeral Services Held Friday, July 6, For Watt Brown, 66.

Funeral services were conducted Friday morning, July 6th for Watt Paul Brown, 66, well-known farmer and merchant, who died at a local hospital July 4th following an illness of several days.

Born in Montezuma, Ga. on October 27, 1879, the son of the late J. M. Brown and Pleona Wallis Brown, both natives of Dooly County. Mr. Brown had spent his entire life here, having been a partner in Brown Brothers for some time. An active member of the Montezuma Methodist Church, Mr. Brown married the former Susie Greer, who survives him.

Other survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Sue Brown of Montezuma; three sons, Watt Brown, Jr., John Marvin Brown and William Brown, all of Montezuma; three brothers, Marvin Brown of Montezuma, W. W. Brown of Macon and M. S. Brown of Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Cobb of Atlanta and Miss Annie Kate Brown of Montezuma.

Services were held from his residence in Montezuma, the Rev. B. A. Pafford officiating, assisted by the Rev. Charles a. Jackson, Jr. and interment was in FELTON'S CEMETERY.

Pallbearers & Honorary Escort - Not Copied.

[Note: Watt P. Brown [October 27, 1878 - July 4, 1945] is buried in Felton Cemetery beside his wife, Susie Greer Brown [November 15, 1905 - November 9, 1988] See her obit.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 28, 1945

CONNIE SUE BROWN

Graveside Services For Brown Infant.

Graveside services were held Sunday afternoon, June 17, for Connie Sue Brown, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Brown of Oglethorpe, who died four hours after birth at a Montezuma hospital on June 15.

The small child's father came to this county from Turner County and her mother, the former Miss Vetra Corine Childre, came from Taylor County. She had two brothers, James Dorsey Brown and Melvin Lynnwood Brown, both of Oglethorpe.

The Rev. W. R. Rustin officiated at the services and interment was in the OGLETHORPE CEMETERY.

The Montezuma Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Connie Sue, daughter of Ernest M. & Vetra C. Brown [June 15, 1945 - June 16, 1945] is buried in Oglethorpe Cemetery]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. May 31, 1945

CHARLIE G. BROWN

Funeral Services Held Wednesday For Charlie G. Brown, 68

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, May 30, for Charlie G. Brown, 68, whose death occurred suddenly at his home in this Spalding community early Friday morning. His death resulted from a heart attack.

Mr. Brown was born in Ashland, Alabama in June 1877, the son of the late John Brown and Betty Maddox Brown, both natives of Alabama. He was a member and a deacon of the Baptist Church in Ashland. He married the former, Mamie Foreman, and moved to Montezuma in 1921, where he was engaged in farming.

Surviving him are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. E. S. Dixon of Perry and Mrs. H. B. Grace of Roberta; six sons, Arthur Brown and Johnnie Brown of Montezuma; Beeman Brown of U. S. Army in South Carolina; Brenton Brown of Army in Courtland, Ala.; Corbit Brown of Army in Washington and Julian Brown also the army; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Morris of Birmingham, Ala.; Mrs. Carrie Blair of Pheonix City, Alabama, and Mrs. Evie Morris of Alabama; and two brothers, Will Brown of Montezuma and Wardlaw Brown of Warner Robins, Ga.

Funeral services were held from the Montezuma Funeral Home, the Rev. Carl Ayers officiating and interment was in FELTON'S CEMETERY.

Pallbearers were Swain Dixon, H. B. Grace, Johnnie Borwn, Beeman Brown, Brenton Brown and Corbit Brown.

[Note: Charlie E. Brown [ 1876 - 1945] is buried in Felton Cemetery beside Mamie S. Brown [1883 - 1958]

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 22, 1945

MRS. ELIAS G. [Drewey Frances Bedenbaugh] BRYAN

Funeral Services Held For Mrs. E. G. Bryan, 81.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, March 19, for Mrs. Drewey Frances Bryan, 81, whose death occurred at a local hospital late Saturday evening following an illness of several months.

Mrs. Bryan, a life-long resident of Macon County, having been born here in 1863, was the daughter of the late B. Bedenbaugh and Rebecca Smith Bedenbaugh, both natives of South Carolina. She made her home in Oglethorpe and was a member of the Mount Zion Lutheran Church there, active in all of its' activities. She was the wife of the late Elias G. Bryan.

Surviving her are two sons, Nedium Bryan of Albany and John Thomas Bryan of Oglethorpe; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Edwards of Oglethorpe and Mrs. Horrace Walker of Warner Robins; one sister, Mrs. Ann Spear.

Services were conducted from the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, the Rev. John D. Zeigler, officiating and interment was in the MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CEMETERY. Pallbearers - Not copied.

[Note: Durry Frances Bryan [September 28, 1863 - March 17, 1945] is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside her husband, Elias G. Bryan [September 20, 1860 - July 29, 1909] See His Obit.

& Willie Bryan Edwards [No Dates] She was b. ca. 1898 and was the wife of Fred Edwards. Anyone have a birth and death date on this daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, PLEASE RESPOND.

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. March 17, 1982

MRS. THOMAS C. [Erie Hooper] BUNCH

Mrs. Erie Hooper Bunch, age 102, of Montezuma, died Saturday, March 13, in the Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville. Funeral services were held at 11 am Tuesday, March 16, in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial was in FELTON CEMETERY. Minister for the service was Rev. C. L. Goss.
Mrs. Bunch was a native of New Sight, Ala. She had lived in Montezuma for approximately 40 years. She was the retired owner/operator of Bunch's Grocery Store.
Survivors are a number of nieces and nephews including Mrs. J. Richard Curtis of Montezuma.
Pallbearers were Ralph Raper, Mike Raper, Dale Raper, Jule Windham, Don Lamberth and Jamie Williams.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: Erie Hooper Bunch - Born - 1880 - Died 1982 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside her husband, Thomas C. Bunch - No Dates on marker but Born 11-18-1872 - D.4-3-1949] Obit

Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. Cebruary 12, 1997

MRS. RICHARD BURNELL [Ida Mae Wisham] BUTLER

Graveside services were held for Mrs. Ida Mae Wisham Butler, 56, of Route 2 Box 217 Ellaville, Monday, February 3, 1997 9n SAND BETHEL CHURCH CEMETERY at 11 am with Rev. Stoney Jones officiating. She died February a, 1997, in the Flint River Community Hospital.
Mrs. Butler was born May 14, 1940 in Macon County, the daughter of John and Katie Wisham. She was a homemaker and a member of White Water Baptist Church.
Survivors are: her husband, Richard Burnell Butler of Ellaville, two children, Eva Mae Butler and Richard Burnell Butler, Jr., both of Ellaville, four grandchildren.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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