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DIED
Miss Lizzie Parks
Miss Lizzie Parks, 65 years of age, died at
a private sanitarium at 7 o'clock yesterday
evening after a long illness. The deceased,
who was a resident of Odessadale, Ga., came
to Atlanta several months ago for treatment.
She is survived by only a distant cousin,
G. H. Hardy, of Odessadale. The body will
be shipped to Chipley, Ga., today.(The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, GA) 1909-03-22 Page 6)
Submitted by Stefani Evans
WEDNESDAY EVENING
MR. ED W. PARTRIDGE DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE
Mr. Ed Winn Partridge, 27, of New York City, formerly a resident of
Odessadale, Ga., died Tuesday at a local hospital from an illness of several
weeks. He had his birthday last Saturday.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church in
Odessadale, and burial was in the churchyard.
Mr. Partridge, who held a responsible position with a corporation in New
York, is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Partridge, of Odessadale;
four sisters, Mrs. J. V. Keith, Mr. W. S. Evans, and Miss Martha Partridge
and Miss Jane Partridge, of Atlanta; one brother, William Partridge of Parris
Island, Charleston, South Carolina.
ATLANTA JOURNAL, undated, probably 27 April 1932
From the Collection of Margaret Partridge Evans
Submitted by Stefani Evans
MR. W.B. PARTRIDGE PASSES ON.
(William James Benijamin Partridge)
Mr. W. B. Partridge, an old and useful citizen of this county, died at his
home near Odessadale, this week. He had passed the four score mile post and
in the years that came his way he drowded much good into them and scattered
many flowers of kindness along the way. He was a farmer all his life and
lived on the farm.
Ben Partridge was a good man; a member of the Baptist church, he lived and
walked in the realm of righteousness.
He was a representative of one of the best families of the county and a
worthy son of [...].
Mr. Partridge is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. J. B.[sic] Keith,
and Mrs. Jane Borders, of New York; Mrs. W. S. Evans, of Whitesburg; and Miss
Martha Partridge, of Atlanta; and one son, W. H. Partridge, San Diego, Calif;
one sister, Mrs. Wade L. Winn, of Belle Glade, Fla; and one brother, Mr. W.
F. Partridge, Odessadale.
After funeral services, the mortal remains of this good man, were interred in
the cemetery at Odessadale.
MERIWETHER VINDICATOR, Friday 30 Dec 1939, p. 2
(Copied at Manchester Library, Manchester, GA)
Submitted by Stefani Evans
PARTRIDGE--
(Annie Pearl (Winn) Partridge)
The friends and relatives of Mrs. W. B. Partridge, Mr. and Mrs. J.
V. Keith, Great Neck, N.Y.; Miss Martha Partridge, Mrs. Jane Borders,
Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Evans, Taff, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Partridge, Columbus; Mrs. Wade L. Winn, Miami; the grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews are invited to attend the funeral of
Mrs. W. B. Partridge, Friday, April 5, 1957, at 2 o'clock at the Odessadale,
Ga., Methodist Church. Interment, Odessadale. H. M. Patterson & Son.Undated obituary in unknown newspaper
Undated obituary in unknown newspaper:
PARTRIDGE--Mrs. W. B., of 1384 West Peachtreee St., NW, died April 1, 1957.
Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. J. V. Keith, Great Neck, N.Y.; Miss Martha
Partridge, Mrs. Jane Borders, Chicago; Mrs. W. S. Evans, Taff, Calif.; son
Mr. W. H. Partridge, Columbus; sister-in-law, Mrs. Wade L. Winn, Miami; two
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. H. M.
Patterson & Son.
Undated funeral notice in unknown newspaper:
MRS. W. B. PARTRIDGE
Funeral services for Mrs. W. B. Partridge of 1384 West Peachtree St., NE,
will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Odessadale, Ga. Dr.
John A. Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in the Odessadale Cemetery.
Mrs. Partridge died Monday in her home.
From the Collection of Margaret Partridge Evans
Submitted by Stefani Evans
MR. WALTER PARTRIDGE SUCCUMBS SATURDAY
(Francis Walton (aka Walt) Partridge)
The death of Mr. Walter B. Partridge, 72, at his home near Odessadale
Saturday brought genuine sorrow to a wide circle of relatives and friends.
He was a most prominent citizen of the county.
The impressive funeral rites were conducted by Dr. Willis Howard, Pastor of
1st Baptist Church of LaGrange Sunday afternoon at Odessadale. Interment
following in the local cemetery.
The deceased is surveved[sic] by his widow who was the former Miss Annie
Harman and three splendid children namely Misses Dorohy and Leo Partridge who
hold lucrative positions in Columbus and one son, Pat, who is a valued
employee of the Federal Land Bank in Columbia, S.C.
The Vindicator joins hosts of friends in expressing deepest condolence to the
bereaved loved ones.
MERIWETHER VINDICATOR, Friday 16 Apr 1943, p. 1(Copied at Manchester Library, Manchester, GA)
Submitted by Stefani Evans
PEAVY, Mr. John W.
Mr. John W. PEAVY died at his home five miles north of Greenville last Friday and was buried
Saturday morning at the family burying ground near the residence of Mr. Virgil Biggers, the
brother of Hon. G.L. Peavy, he was born and reared in Meriwether and was about 40 years of
age; he married a daughter of Hon. C.W. Williams, his widow and several children surviving
him. (Meriwether Vindicator Vol. 19, No. 3, December 12, 1890.)
Submitted by Marsha Faulk
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