Fain, James Carroll
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Mar 1994
     James Carroll Fain of Barnesville died Fri., March 18.
     Funeral services were held Sun., March 20, in the chapel of Sherrell Fimeral Home with Rev. Alan Smith officiating.
     Mr. Fain was born Oct. 16, 1910 in Taylor County, son of the late A. F. Fain and the late Cora Belcher Fain. He was the widower of Lucille Mitchell Fain.
     He was retired from the railroad and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville.
     Survivors include sisters, Martha Lester of Greenville, N. C. and Ethel Denmark of Macon; brothers, Roy Fain of Thomaston, Edward Fain of Atlanta and Hugh Fain of Macon.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fain, Lucille Mitchell
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Apr 1993
     Lucille Mitchell Fain of Barnesville died Fri., April 9, in the Monroe County Hospital emergency room.
     Funeral services were held Mon., April 12, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fain was born July 4, 1911 in Roberta, daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Mitchell and the late Mollie Davis Mitchell. She was retired from the Lamar County school system and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville.
     Survivors include husband James C. Fain of Barnesville; brothers Bill Mitchell of Jackson and Rudolph Mitchell of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fambro, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Feb 1979
Infant Rites Held Saturday
     Funeral services for infant baby girl Fambro of Route 1, Jenkinsburg, were held Wednesday, February 21st at one o'clock from the chapel of Trimier Funeral Home. Rev. W. C. James officiated and interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Infant Fambro died Feb. 18th at Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     She is survived by her mother, Ms. Daphne Fambro; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Cleveland and a host of other relatives and friends.
     Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fambrough, Harvey G.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1994
     Harvey G. Fambrough, 55, of Jackson Lake died Mon., May 2, at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Wed., May 4, in the chapel of Horis A Ward Rockdale Chapel in Conyers with Rev. Hudson Moody and Rev. Jim Cantrell officiating. Interment was in the Green Meadows Memorial Gardens in Conyers.
     Mr. Fambrough was a former resident of Conyers where he was the retired president and owner of John Oatley Builders Hardware Co.
     He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and the Conyers Masonic Lodge.
     Survivors include wife, Carol Watkins Fambrough of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Dorinda and Barry Bishop of Covington; sons and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alan K. Fambrough of Conyers; granddaughters Jada and Kara Fambrough and Corinn Bishop; mother, Lois Fambrough of Covington; brothers, Frank Fambrough of Conyers and Quinton Fambrough of Covington; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lem and Ruth Watkins of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
     Horis A Ward Rockdale Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

  
Fannin, Larry Melvin
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Apr 1994
     Larry Melvin Fannin of Hampton died Sun., April 24, at Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Tues., April 26,. at the New Covenant Church of God with Rev. Don Pye and Herman Mason officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Fannin was born Aug. 23, 1941 in Fulton County, son of the late L. M. Fannin and Emma Perkins Fannin of Hampton, who survives. He was retired from Bowman Transportation Co.
     Survivors include wife, Marie Cook Fannin of Hampton; daughters, Suzanne Shurley and April Andrews, both of Hampton; son, Michael Fannin of Griffin; brother, Hugh Fannin of Jackson; and five grandchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Henry County was in charge of arrangements.

Fannin, Lavern M.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 88
     Lavern M. Fannin of Hampton died Sunday.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Living Word in McDonough with the Rev. Don H. Pye and the Rev. Glen Higgins officiating. Burial was in the Mount Carmel Methodist Church cemetery in Henry County.
     Mr. Fannin was a member of Local No. 71, Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union for 40 years. He was also a member of the Rutland Masonic Lodge No. 298 F&AM.
     Survivors include his wife, Emma Fannin; sons, Larry M. Fannin of Hampton and Hugh R. Fannin of Jackson; brother, Harold Fannin of Mableton; sisters, Gloria Williams of Mableton and Shirley Bell of Rome; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Fargason, Mary Susan Etheredge
Jackson Progress Argus August 18, 1960
Mrs. Fargason, Former Resident, Died August 9
     Funeral services for Mr. Sue Etheredge Fargason, age 81, were conducted Thursday afternoon, August 11, from Turner's Church in McDonough. Mrs. Fargason, a former Butts County resident, died Tuesday, August 9, in Rome.
     Mrs. Fargason was the daughter of the late C. F. Etheredge and the late Mrs. Sara Ann Etheredge, life long residents of Butts County. She lived in Butts County until she married the late Mr. Charles C. Fargason.
     She had made her home in Henry County for 36 years prior to the death of her husband in January, 1959. For a number of years she bad been in declining health.
     Mrs. Fargason was a member of the McDonough Baptist Church.
     Following the funeral services, interment was in the McDonough churchyard cemetery.
     Pallbearers were her nephews, A. L. Weaver and G. N. Etheredge of Jackson, and T. F. Freeman, G. H. Freeman, Earl Etheredge and William Westbrook, of Forsyth.
     Survivors include four brothers, George F. Etheredge, S. L. Etheredge, and Rev. John Etheredge, all of Jackson, and W. H. Etheredge, of Forsyth; one sister, Mrs. A. Freeman of Forsyth; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Gardner, of Rome, and Mrs. Warren Askew, of Newnan; one son, David Fargason, of Dry Branch; and five grandchildren.
                    
Fargerson, Nimrod
Middle Georgia Argus February 28, 1888
     We have been informed that Mr. Nimrod Fargerson, who was well known to many of our readers, having once lived in this and Spalding counties, and moved to Louisiana since the war, was killed near his home in that state a short while ago. He was riding alone when he was shot by a man in ambush, the murderer mistaking him for another man whom he had waylain to murder.

Fargo, Mr.
The Jacksonian May 10, 1907
     Mr. Fargo at Indian Springs camp ground died Saturday.
      
Farguson, L. J. Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 7, 1929
     Mrs. J. C. Kinard, Miss Lavenia Clark and Mr. W. R. Clark went up to McDonough to attend the funeral services of their sister, Mrs. L. J. Farguson, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was in the city cemetery at McDonough. Mrs. Farguson had often visited her relatives in Jackson and had many friends here who regretted to learn of her death.

Faria, Gabriel, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Dec 1992
     Gabriel Faria Sr., 75, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, died Thurs., Nov. 26, following a lengthy illness.
     Funeral services were held Monday in the chapel of Fern Acres Funeral Home in Little Compton.
     Survivors include wife, Louise; daughter Mickey Duke of Jackson and three other daughters; two sons; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Farley, Glenn Harris
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 11, 1947.
Glenn H. Farley Dies in Atlanta.
     Funeral services for Glenn Harris Farley, 56 years of age, widely known farmer and businessman of Milner, who died September 3 in Piedmont hospital after an illness of several months, were held at the First Baptist church in Jackson Friday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. Gaither A. Briggs, officiated and the burial was in the Jackson cemetery and plans were directed by Haisten Brothers, Griffin.
     Mr. Farley, son of the late J. A. Farley and Mrs. Mollie Phinazee Farley, was born in the Goggans Station community in Monroe county. He was engaged in farming on an extensive scale in the Milner area. His health became impaired several months ago and he was removed to a private hospital in Atlanta for treatment. Connected with prominent families of Middle Georgia, Mr. Farley was a member of the Congregational Methodist church.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Betty Carmichael of Jackson; two brothers, James P. Farley, Birmingham, Ala., and W. T. Farley of Atlanta.
  
Farmer, Pearl R. Townsend
Jackson Progress Argus 18 May 1967
Mrs. Pearl Farmer Died Saturday at Her Decatur Home
     The death Saturday night of Mrs. Pearl Townsend Farmer, 80, at her home in Decatur came as a shock to her many Butts County friends. She was born and reared in Butts County, living here until her marriage to E. F. Farmer of Rockdale County in 1908.
     Mrs. Farmer was the daughter of the late Mr. James Buchanan Townsend and Mrs. Ida Carr Townsend. She was a member of the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jack Morris officiating. Interment was in East View Cemetery with A. S. Turner and Sons in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Farmer is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James Hopkins of Decatur; one son, Carlton Farmer of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Schroder of Atlanta; two brothers, Litt Townsend of Jackson and J. B. Townsend of Warner Robins; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Pallbearers were Leon Smith, Frank Townsend, Troy Allen, George Schroder, Vernon Townsend, and Hugh Farmer Jr.

Farrar, Abbey Bankston
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Aug 1982
     Bankston Farrar, 77, of Route 1, Jenkinsbug died Friday morning at
his residence.
     A retired civil service employee and cattle farmer, Mr. Farrar was a member of the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Capps Farrar; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Farrar Coogler and Mrs. W. B. (Jeanne) Gilbert, both of Jenkinsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Rosser of Auburn, Ala., Mrs. R. A. (Betty) Cook of Jenkinsburg, and Mrs. Lucius (Carolyn) Young of Atlanta; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten
Funeral Home in Jackson. George T. Farrar and Rev. Ann Fletcher officiated. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Farrar, Addie Otelia Moore
  Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1951
Mrs. C.H. Farrar Claimed By Death
     Mrs. Addie Moore Farrar, wife of Cicero H. Farrar of Jenkinsburg, died in the Jesse Parker Williams Hospital in Atlanta Sunday at 5 p. m. She had been sick for several weeks.
     Born and reared in Butts county, Mrs. Farrar was a daughter of the late David Bailey Moore and Anna Barnes Moore, early residents of this area. She was a member of the Jenkinsburg Methodist church and, active in all its affairs and widely beloved in her community.
     Survivors in addition to her husband are three daughters, Mrs. R. A. Cook and Mrs. A. R. Rosser of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. L. E. Young of Atlanta; three sons, M.B. Farrar of Jenkinsburg; A. D. Farrar of Atlanta and A. B. Farrar of Conley; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie L. Price of Atlanta and Mrs. D. O. Woodward of Jenkinsburg; one brother, G. C. Moore of Atlanta; several grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Methodist church, Tuesday at 11 a. m. with Rev. W. C. Bowen of Augusta and Rev. Gene Askew officiating. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
       The pallbearers were Wilson Caston, Bailey Woodward, Frank Price, Charles Farrar, George Farrar, J. B. White.

Farrar, Cicero Hilliard (Bud)
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jul 1954
H. Farrar, 93, Died on Tuesday
    C. H. (Bud) Farrar, 93, one of the county's oldest and most esteemed citizens, died Tuesday at 4:20 p. m. at the home of his son, M. B. Farrar, at Jenkinsburg. He had been in declining health for several months.
    Born in Henry county, Mr. Farrar had lived at Jenkinsburg for several years. He was one of the area's most successful farmers previous to his retirement a few years ago. He was a staunch member of the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church and served as a steward for several years. During an active career Mr. Farrar took an active interest in political affairs.
    Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Austin Rosser and Mrs. R. A. Cook of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. L. E. Young of Atlanta; three sons, A. D. Farrar of Atlanta; Marvin B. Farrar and A. B. Farrar of Jenkinsburg; 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4:30 p. m. at the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church and the Rev. E. C. Wilson and the Rev. W. H. Lewis officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
    The pallbearers were George Farrar, Charles Farrar, George Barnes, Hilliard Barns, Bill Curry, Billy Gilbert.

Farrar, George T.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 May 1994
      George T. Farrar of Griffin died Wed., May 18.
     Funeral services were held Fri., May, 20, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with Rev. W. O. Dinkins and Rev. Gene Walton officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg City Cemetery.
     Mr. Farrar was born in Fulton County, son of the late George T. Farrar and the late Agnes Thompson Farrar Ernest.
     He was a member of the First Methodist Church of East Point and attended County Line Methodist Church in Griffin.
     He was a former Sunday school teacher and served with the prison ministry and was a member of the Pull Gospel Association.
     Mr. Farrar was a cattleman and former livestock auctioneer.
     He was a member of the Ben Hill Lodge of Masons and various cattlemen associations.
     Survivors include wife, Dorothy Cash Farrar; children, Frances Farrar, Elaine P. Peavy and Tom Farrar; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
     McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements .

Farrar, Louise Woodward
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Sep 1994
     Louise Woodward Farrar died Fri., Sept. 2, at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Sept. 4, in Haisten's chapel in McDonough with Dr. Don Harp, Dr. Tom Bagley and Rev. Stan Ayer officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery.
     Mrs. Farrar was born March 29, 1910 in Butts County, daughter of the late David Obe Woodward and Emily Irene Moore Woodward. She was the widow of Marvin Bryant Farrar.
     She graduated from the University of Georgia and Bessie Tift College and was an elementary school teacher for 34 years, teaching in Woodbury, Jenkinsburg, Indian Springs and Jackson. She was a member of the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
     She was the organizer of the Jenkinsburg Garden Club and was a member of the Butts County Retired Teachers Association and AARP.
     Survivors include daughters, Emily F. Mangham of McDonough and June Farrar of Lithonia; sisters, Mary Lois Banks of Jackson, Doris Caston of Jenkinsburg and Anna Frank Childs of McDonough; brother, Bailey Woodward of Jackson; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral of McDonough was in charge of arrangements.

Farrar, Marvin Bryant
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Jul 1975
Mr. Farrar Buried At Jenkinsburg
     Mr. Marvin Bryant Farrar, 73, of Jenkinsburg, one of Butts County's most prominent and widely known citizens, died Sunday night, July 27th at his home following a period of declining health extending over at least two years.
     He was born in Butts County on February 4, 1902, the son of the late Mr. C. H. Farrar and Mrs. Emma Bankston Farrar. Following graduation from the Jenkinsburg School he attended Locust Grove Institute. During a long and active business career, he was at one time was employed by the State of Georgia, served as an agent for the Bankers Health and Life Insurance Company, and for the past thirty years served as a self-employed salesman.
     Active in civic and religious affairs in his home town, Mr. Farrar was a former Mayor of Jenkinsburg and served on the City Council for more than 35 years. He was a member of the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Stewards for more than 35 years.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Jackson, pastor, and Rev. Orion Hunt officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Horne in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Farrar is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Woodward Farrar of Jenkinsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Jack W. (Emily) Mangham of McDonough; Miss June Farrar of Clarkston; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Rosser, and Mrs. L. E. Young, both of Atlanta; Mrs. R. A. Cook of Jenkinsburg; a brother, Bankston Farrar of Jenkinsburg; two grandchildren, Robert Farrar Mangham and Susan Louise Mangham both of McDonough; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were R. A. Cook, George Barnes, George T. Farrar, Charles Farrar,
Billy Curry Sr., Billy Gilbert.

Farrar, Zenion Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Sep 1943
Paul Farrar 45 Died Suddenly At Jenkinsburg
     The death of Paul Farrar, 45 years of age, member of a widely known Jenkinsburg family occurred about 9:30 Saturday morning and resulted in a sudden illness. He was working on a house when stricken and passed away in a short time.
     Affiliated with the Pepperton Mills, Mr. Farrar was a son of Mr. C, H. Farrar of Jenkinsburg. He was a member of the Jenkinsburg Methodist church and had a large circle of friends who are distressed to learn of his sudden death. Mr. Farrar had spent the most of his life in the Jenkinsburg community
     His mother was the late Mrs. Emma Bankston Farrar.
     Survivors are his wife the former Miss Susie Tolleson; his father and Step-mother; three brothers, M. B. Farrar, Jenkinsburg; A. D. Farrar, Atlanta; A. B. Farrar, Charleston, S. C.; three sisters, Mrs. A. R. Rosser and Miss Bertha Farrar, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. L. E. Young, Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and Rev. E. C. Wilson of Atlanta and Rev. E. W. McDougal officiated The pallbearers were James Tolleson, W. A. Curry, L. E. Young, R. H. Ernest, Alvin Tolleson, Holland Burges.
     Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery with Thornton Funeral homes in charge of plans.
                          
Farrell, Annie
  Butts County Progress July 31, 1914
Mrs. Annie Farrell Passes To Beyond.
     After an illness of about two months, Mrs. Annie Farrell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Price, in Pepperton Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. She spent the early part of the summer with her son in Valdosta and while there contracted fever which proved to be fatal after a lingering illness.
     Mrs. Farrell had lived in Jackson for a number of years and had many friends who regretted to learn of her passing. She was a member of the Baptist church and an estimable Christian character.
     A son, T. R. Farrell of Valdosta, and a daughter, Mrs. J. R. Price, of Pepperton are the surviving relatives.
     The funeral was held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. R. VanDeventer conducted the services and interment was in the Pepperton cemetery.
     In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of their friends.

Farris, Mr.
  The Jackson Argus January 28, 1898
     Mr. Farris, of Macon, Ga., died last week. His daughter was a very popular visitor here last summer.

Farris, B. E., Rev.
  Middle Georgia Argus March 26, 1889
     The friends and admirers of Rev. B. F. Farris, who was pastor of the Methodist church here in 1884, will regret to learn of his death, which occurred at his home in Harlem on Friday. Truly a good man is gone.

Fatal, Sadie Manley
The Jackson Progress-Argus September 6, 1918
Mrs. Albert E. Fatal Passed Away In Griffin
     Jackson and Butts county friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Albert E. Fatal, who attended school in Jackson during her girlhood. The following news dispatch from Griffin tells of Mrs. Fatal's passing.
     Griffin, Aug. 31. Mrs. Albert E. Fatal, one of the most esteemed and popular young matrons of this city, died at her home at 3 o'clock Saturday morning after an illness of several months, and while her death was not unexpected, her relatives and numerous friends were shocked.
     Mrs. Futral was a beautiful and highly cultured young woman of many noble traits. She was formerly Miss Sadie Manley. For many years she was a teacher in the Griffin city schools. She was at the time of her death treasurer of the Griffin chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, with which organization she had been prominently identified since girlhood. She was 35 years of age.
     Mrs. Futral is survived by her husband, Albert E. Futral and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Manley, of this city; two sisters. Mrs. W. P. Barfield and Mrs. R. H. Moore; three brothers, Theodore Manley, of Camp Gordon and Joseph Manley and Taylor Manley, of Griffin.
     Brief funeral services were held at her late residence Sunday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. J. E. Sammons and Rev. E. E. Clarkson and interment took place the Methodist cemetery in Griffin Monday afternoon.

Faulkner, Bennye Doyce Torbett
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Dec 1984
     Bennye Doyce Torbett Faulkner died Sunday at her home in Athens following a long period of illness,
     Mrs. Faulkner, daughter of the late John Torbett and Lilla Edwards Torbett, was born and reared in the Cork community. She attended the Butts County schools and was a graduate of the University of Georgia.
     Mrs. Faulkner taught school in. Butts County and in Athens for several years. Her teaching career was brought to a close by a severe attack of polio. She was the widow of W. Doyle Faulkner.
     Survivors include a brother-in-law, James Faulkner of Atlanta, and many cousins who reside in this area.
     Services were held. Monday at 4 p.m. at Bernstein's Funeral Home in Athens with burial in Athens.

Faulkner, David
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Sep 1976
Heart Attack Takes Life Of David Faulkner
     Friends of Mrs. Margaret Carmichael sympathize with her in the death of her brother-in-law, David Faulkner of Miami, which occurred on Tuesday, September 14th.
     Fauikner, 51, a community affairs director for Sears, Roebuck and Company, died at his home of a heart attack. He was well known in Jackson, having visited here several times with his wife, the former Frances Silas.
     A career employee with Sears, which he joined after graduating from Emory University, he had worked at several stores in Alabama, Georgia and Illinois before being transferred to Miami six years ago.
     An outstanding civic worker, he was past president of the Museum of Science and Planetarium, and held membership in the Miami Chamber of Commerce, and the Dade Community Relations Board, and the St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
     Survivors include the widow, a daughter Mary, two sons. David III and Jeffrey, one brother and three sisters.

Faulkner, Edwin E.
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Jan 1942
Edwin Faulkner Dies In Atlanta
     Relatives and friend here of Mrs. Ernest E. Faulkner sympathize with her in the death of her son, Edwin E. Faulkner, which occurred in Atlanta Christmas morning as the result of a heart attack.
     Mrs. Faulkner had gone to Atlanta to spend Christmas with her sons and their families when she was apprised of the sad news of her son's death.
     Surviving are his wife, and a son, Edwin Jr.; two brothers, Hugh and Jimmy Faulkner; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Faulkner. Edwin O'Rear Faulkner was a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John O'Rear of Jackson and the family is influentially connected in Butts county.
     Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the chapel of Harry G. Poole, with the Rev. S. F. Lowe, officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Faulkner, Emmie Brady
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Mar 1969
Mrs. Faulkner Buried Monday At Towaliga
     Mrs. Emmie Brady Faulkner, 66, of near Fincherville, died Sunday morning about nine o'clock after a long period of declining health.
     A native of Soperton, she had lived in Butts County for several years. She was a member of the McIntosh Baptist Church in Spalding County.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. Brady Blalock officiating. Interment was in Towaliga Baptist Church Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     In addition to her husband, Henry Faulkner, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Velma Matthews of Bradenton, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were nephews.

Faulkner, Ernest T.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jan 1951
Ernest Faulkner Dies in Albany
     Ernest T. Faulkner, 76, advertising broker, died in Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, January 5. He was visiting his son, Jimmie Faulkner, when he became seriously ill and was admitted to the hospital. Mr. Faulkner had before in declining health for two years but had been able to carry on normal business activities until the time of his last illness.
     Born in Jasper county, son of Rucker Faulkner and Mrs. Mary Octavia Cornwell Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner spent many years of his life in Jackson. As a young man he came here as a bookkeeper and later became a salesman. For the past seven years he had lived in Jackson. A man of remarkable energy, he conducted his perseverance. His business interests took him into all parts of the South and he had a wide circle of friends.
     He was a member of the Universalist church and was keenly interested in religious activities.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Annie Lee O'Rear, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John O'Rear, esteemed residents of Butts county. Mr. O'Rear, Confederate veteran, was a former clerk of Butts Superior Court. In addition to his wife, survived by two sons, Jimmie Faulkner of Albany, and Hugh Faulkner of Atlanta, and 6 grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the Jackson First Baptist church Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. Gaither Briggs officiated. The pallbearers were Ralph Carr Sr., Duvall Patrick, Dan Thurston, Tommy Thurston, Lewis Smith and J. D. Jones Sr.
     Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery and arrangements were directed by Haisten Funeral Home.

Faulkner, Fannie Green Ward
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 30, 1962
Mrs. Faulkner is Buried Sunday at Towaliga Rites
     Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Ward Faulkner of Route 1, Jackson, widow of Mr. Tom Faulkner, were held Sunday afternoon at four o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. Argin Floyd, pastor, and Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson NAzarene Church, officiating. Mrs. Faulkner died Saturday, August 25, about 1:30 a.m. at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. A. M. Cochran and Mrs. L. H. Duke, both of Jackson; Mrs. Walter C. Harris of Warner Robins, and Mrs. Douglas Mitchell of Macon; five sons, Henry E. Faulkner of Griffin, J. L. Faulkner and Ralph Faulkner, both of Macon, Otis Faulkner of Jackson, and Lanier Faulkner of Doraville; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Wooten, Mrs. Arthur Hambrick and Mrs. Milton McDaniel, all of Meansville, and M. J. Faulkner of Barnesville; 21 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Thomas Duke, Franklin Duke, Horace Cochran, Melvin Faulkner, Kenneth Faulkner, Tommy Cochran.

Faulkner, Grover Cleveland, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1960
G. C. Faulkner Buried at Mount Vernon Jan. 27
     Funeral services for Grover Cleveland Faulkner Sr., 70, of the Blount community, a native of Butts county, were held at three o'clock Wednesday at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Butts county with the Rev. G. E. Finleyson and Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery.
     Mr. Faulkner had lived in Monroe county for the past 14 years. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret George Polk Faulkner of Blount community; three daughters, Mrs. James Cleveland, Jackson; Mrs. Elwood Wells, Atlanta; and Mrs. Thomas Garland, Monticello; four sons, Wilmer Faulkner, James Faulkner, Grover Cleveland Faulkner Jr., and Bobby Faulkner, all of Forsyth; one sister, Mrs. Artie Willis, Warner Robins; three brothers, Robert Faulkner, Forsyth; Smith Faulkner, Jackson, and Jim Faulkner of Barnesville; 29 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Faulkner, Henry Edward
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Oct 1971
Mr. Faulkner Died Oct. 7 In Covington
     Mr. Henry Edward Faulkner, 64, of Route 1, Jackson, passed away about 6:10 o'clock Thursday evening, October 7th in the Newton County Hospital in Covington after being admitted there a few hours earlier. He had been in declining health for several months.
     Mr. Faulkner was born June 23, 1907 in Butts County to the late Mr. T. H. Faulkner and Mrs. Fannie Ward Faulkner, both of Butts County. He was preceded in death in 1969 by his wife, Mrs. Emmie Brady Faulkner.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at four o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with Rev. Brady Blalock of Griffin and Rev. John Waller, pastor of Sardis Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the church yard cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Faulkner is survived by a son, Roy Faulkner of Covington; four brothers, Rev. Joe Faulkner of Augusta, Ralph Faulkner of Warner Robins, Otis Faulkner of McDonough and Lanier Faulkner of Gray; four sisters, Mrs. L. H. Duke and Mrs. Nellie Cochran both of Jackson, Mrs. Walter Harris of Warner Robins and Mrs. Douglas Mitchell of Macon; seven grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Franklin Duke, Leslie Faulkner, Dean Faulkner, Alfred Faulkner, Harold Cochran and Wiley Mitchell.
     
Faulkner, Henry Gordon
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 20, 1923
Young Boy Killed By Discharge Of Shotgun.
Master Henry Gordon Faulkner met death in peculiar manner. Sister also wounded in accident.
     Master Henry Gordon Faulkner, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Faulkner, of Monroe county, met instant death Friday afternoon when a shot gun he was taking off a rack sent its discharge through his heart. The lad's sister, aged 3 or 4, was wounded by the discharge, but not seriously.
     The father of the boy had been hunting and upon returning home placed the gun on a rack over the door, and in attempting to take the gun down the weapon either slipped or fell, causing it to discharge. He entire load of shot entered the youth's back and tore a gaping hole through his heart, death having been instantaneous.
     Friends of the family sympathize with them deeply in their great misfortune.
     The funeral was held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at Towaliga church, Rev. T. H. Vaughn officiating. Besides his parents the lad is survived by several brothers and sisters.
  
Faulkner, Infant
  Jackson Progress-Argus, September 24, 1953
Faulkner Infant Dies in Forsyth Hospital
     The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Faulkner died September 10 in the Forsyth Hospital. Funeral services were held in the Peacock & Ball Chapel at 3:30 with Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon cemetery.
     Survivors in addition to the parents are two sisters, Rita and Mary Ellen and a brother, Kenneth Faulkner; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Faulkner and grandfather, Henry Wilson.

Faulkner, James
The Jackson Progress-Argus September 17, 1920
Jasper County Scene Of Tragedy Monday.
One killed and one injured by negro who was pursued by large posse. May be lynching.
Monticello, Ga., Sept. 14.
     Josh Spiller, a negro, shot and killed James Faulkner, aged 25, and seriously wounded his brother, John Faulkner, a few miles from this city early yesterday afternoon. James died late last night. Both were well known farmers of Jasper county.
     The shooting occurred when the two brothers paid a visit to Spiller's cabin, to investigate a report that a negro had spread stories about the two brothers running and operating a still. Asked to come out of the house, Spiller refused and immediately thereafter opened fire, one of the bullets taking effect over the heart of the younger Faulkner. John Faulkner, after firing several shots at the negro with his brother's pistol, after his own was shot out of his hand, received a load of shot in the abdomen, but it is expected that he will recover.
     The negro, immediately following the shooting took to the woods. A posse has been organized and is searching the woods, but up to the early morning hours search has been in vain.
  
Faulkner, James A.
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Dec1982
     James A. Faulkner, 57, of Forsyth died Dec. 21 in a Forsyth hospital. Mr. Faulkner, a native of Butts County, had lived in Monroe County for most of his life. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Little Faulkner of Forsyth; sons, Ronnie Faulkner of Forsyth and Billy Adams of Bolingbroke; sisters, Mrs. James Cleveland of Jenkinsburg land of Forsyth, and Mrs. Ronnie Anthony of Atlanta; brother, Grover C. Faulkner Jr. of Forsyth; five grandchildren.
     Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home. Burial was in the Monroe Memorial Gardens. Rev. Edgar Pritchett officiated.

Faulkner, James Ervin
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jun 1969
J. E. Faulkner Butts Native, Died Suddenly
     Mr. James Ervin Faulkner, 71, of Route 1, Barnesville, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday morning, June 11.
     Mr. Faulkner was a native of Butts county and was a retired employee of Aldora Mills. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from Haisten Chapel in Barnesville. The Rev. Roy Chapman officiated with burial in the Greenwood cemetery.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Ward Faulkner, a son, James Douglas Faulkner of Milner; two daughters, Mrs. Velma Jones of Barnesville and Mrs. Evelyn McCrackin of Barnesville; a brother, Smith Faulkner of Jackson; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Faulkner, Janie Lou Johnson
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Sep 1992
     Janie Lou Johnson Faulkner died at noon Sun., Sept 13, 1992 after an extended illness.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Worthville Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Faulkner, Rev. Brady Blalock and Rev. Preston Bridges officiating. Interment was in the Worthville Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mrs. Faulkner was born in Dodge County May 16, 1914, daughter of the late Joseph Greer Johnson and the late Beta Quinn Pinnell Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Worthville Chapter 516 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Faulkner was a member of the Worthville Baptist Church,
     Survivors include sons Leslie Faulkner, Jackson; Melvin Faulkner, Brewton, Ala., and Kenneth Faulkner, Gray; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Winkles, McDonough; Hortense Norsworthy, Perry, and Vivian Rodriques, Forrest Park; brothers J. B. Johnson and Dalton Johnson, both of McDonough; and several nieces and nephews,
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Falkner, Joseph
  Middle Georgia Argus November 1, 1887
Died At Indian Springs.
     The following announcement from Indian Springs was handed to us last Friday.
     Our community has again been sadly afflicted in the death of Master Joseph Falkner, who died on Friday morning, October the 14th at Indian Springs, aged fourteen years. Joe, as he was familiarly called, was a quiet, good boy obedient and faithful to the demands of his parents. He was a regular attendant upon the Sabbath school and his lessons were always well prepared. He was sick several weeks and was exceedingly patient under his affliction. Allow me, in behalf of the family to extend to the citizens of this community their sincere thanks for the literal kindness and attention shown them during the sickness and death of their only son.
A Friend.

Faulkner, Julian Leon
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Apr 1976
J. L. Faulkner Dies in Texas Auto Accident
     Julian Leon Faulkner, 32, of Reimer, Texas, died at noon Wednesday, April 7th from injuries received in automobile accident previous Saturday in Austin Texas.
     He was born July 27,1943 in Henry County and was member of the Sardis Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife Mrs. Ellie Faulkner; sons, Julian Leon Faulkner Jr. and Charles Frank Faulkner; a stepdaughter, Pam Faulkner; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Faulkner of Jackson.
     Three brothers, Les Faulkner, of Jackson; Kenneth Faulkner of Gray, and Melvin Faulkner of Bruton Ala.; grandmother, Mrs. Joe Johnson of McDonough and several nieces and nephews
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the Worthville Baptist Church, with the Rev. W. N. Tarleton and the Rev. Clarage Tucker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     Pallbearers were Lamar Faulkner, Fred Faulkner, Franklin Duke, Thomas Duke, Johnny Johnson and Dean Faulkner.

Faulkner, Lola
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 20, 1928
     Friends of Mrs. M. G. Faulkner will regret to learn of the death of her niece, Mill Lola Faulkner, which occurred at her home in Monticello Sunday night. Mrs. Faulkner and Mr. J. T. McMichael attended the funeral services at Concord church, Tuesday.

Faulkner, Lillian Frances Hodges
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1944
Funeral Services Tuesday for Mrs. Lillian Faulkner
     Mrs. Lillian Frances Faulkner, 27 years of age, wife of M. D. Faulkner of Jackson, died at 9:30 Sunday morning at the Strickland Memorial Hospital in Griffin after a brief illness.
     She became suddenly ill Saturday and was taken to the Griffin hospital for treatment. She failed to rally and died early Sunday.
     The death of this prominent young woman came as a shock to the family and friends. As the former Miss Lillian Frances Hodges she was born and reared in Butts county and for the last few years had resided in Jackson. She was a member of Peasant Grove Methodist church and had a wide circle of friends in the community.
     Surviving are her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hodges of Jackson; one sister, Miss Willie Ruth Hodges of Jackson; grandfather, W. B. Hodges, of Lloyd Shoals.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at Peasant Grove church with the Rev. T. G. Linkous officiating.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

      Faulkner, Louisa Rebecca M Johnson
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 5, 1920
Mrs. W. M. Faulkner Claimed By Death
     Mrs. W. M. Faulkner, 60 years of age, died at the home of her son, Mr. W. A. Faulkner, near Blount Saturday night. She was ill for ten days with influenza and pneumonia.
     Mrs. Faulkner was a highly esteemed woman of her community and had a wide circle of friends who were sorry to learn of her passing. She was a member of Towaliga church. Before marriage she was a Miss Johnson of Monroe county.
     Surviving Mrs. Faulkner are several sons and daughters all of whom are residents of Monroe county. Her husband died in October 1918.
     The body was taken to Towaliga church Sunday afternoon and the interment was beside her husband.

Faulkner, M. R.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 17, 1915
Mr. M. R. Faulkner Answers Last Call.
Mrs. Faulkner writes of the Soldiers Home in Atlanta.
     Mr. M. R. Faulkner, a Confederate veteran, died at the Soldiers Home, Atlanta, last Thursday morning at 6 o'clock. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. The body was brought to Jackson Friday morning and carried to Mt. Zion church, Jasper county, for funeral and interment. Rev. Olin King, of the Jackson Methodist church, had charge of the services.
     Mr. Faulkner is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. T. McMichael, of Jackson, two sons, Ernest, of Missouri, and Oswald Faulkner, of Texas.
     Mr. Faulkner has been a resident of Butts county for a number of years, though a native of Jasper, where he enlisted in the Confederate army. He was a member of Co. A, 32 Georgia Regiment.
     Mrs. Faulkner, who was with her husband in his last illness, wrote the following letter to the Monticello News concerning the Soldiers Home:
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 7.
Dear Mr. Editor:
     Wishing the relatives and friends of Mr. M. R. Faulkner to hear from him, I ask you to use space in your columns to say that he is a very sick man in the hospital. I have been by his side since the 25th ult. He suffers greatly with cancer of the stomach. Indications are that he will soon be over his suffering. My intentions are when I return to bring him back to our home county.
     Mr. Editor, I wish to speak a few words about the Soldiers' Home and Hospital. The inmates have the best of care. They seem to enjoy themselves together. They greet each other as brothers, kind and true to one another. Capt. Fox and the matrons' nurse are all that we could wish and more than we expected. The home is beautifully located, well kept etc. A large weeping willow stands near the entrance.
     It seems emblematic.
     You will see the old men grouped together, most of them walking with canes. Six new in bed. No chance of getting out again. Tho' the time passes pleasantly nothing but recognition and peace with them.
     I shall ever remember the kind, courteous treatment the Home officials and the gentlemanly old "Vets" gave me. and are giving me. I know Mr. Faulkner has had the best medical attention and care. Each and all do.

Faulkner, Marcus Lynward
Jackson Progress Argus Feb 28 1930
Mr. Marcus Faulkner Summoned by Reaper
Following a several days' illness of double pneumonia, Mr. Marcus Faulkner, aged 14, died at his home at Worthville Sunday afternoon. He was a student in Tussahaw school and proved himself to be a bright and promising young man and friends are sorry to learn of his death.
     He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Faulkner; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Cochran, Misses Mattie Lou, Elsie and Mildred Faulkner; four brothers, Henry, of Porterdale; Otis, Joe and Lamar Faulkner.
     Funeral services were conducted at Towaliga church Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. B. Stodghill, with interment in the family lot in the churchyard.

Faulkner, Martha Frances Johnson
Jackson Progress Argus 16 May 1990
     Martha Frances Johnson Faulkner, 78, of English Mill Road in Barnesville, died
Thursday morning, May 10, in Spalding Regional Hospital.
     The funeral was held Saturday, May 12, at Midway Baptist Church in Lamar County, with the Revs. James Burleson and Pierce Moore officiating. Burial was in the Midway Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Faulkner, a. native of Griffin, if the daughter of the late Willie David and Annie Babb Johnson, and the widow of John William Faulkner. She was a retired employee of the William Carter Co., and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her daughters, Sarah McBride, Anne English, and Mildred Corley, all of Barnesville, and Mrs. Spencer Lowe of The Rock; sons, the Rev. David Faulkner of Milner, and Jesse, Bobby and Charles Faulkner of Barnesville; brothers, Horace Johnson of Covington, Marvin Johnson of Zebulon, and Joe Johnson of Lovejoy; sisters, Elsie Mills of Covington, Bernice Mills of Griffin, and Clyde Rosser of Covington; 33 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Barnesville was in charge of arrangements.
     
Faulkner, Mary O. Cornwell
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Dec 1932
Mrs. M. O. Faulkner Dies in Decatur Home
     The death of Mrs. Mary O. Faulkner, aged 83, former beloved resident of Jackson, occurred Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. McMichael, in Decatur, of a heart attack. She had been in her accustomed health until seized with a fatal illness. Mrs. Faulkner had a wide circle of friends here who were pained to know of her death.
     Mrs. Faulkner was born August 10, 1849, in Jasper county, a daughter of Obediah and Mary Cornwell, pioneer residents of this section. She married M. R. Faulkner, Jasper county farmer, who died several years ago. Her husband served in the Confederate army, and Mrs. Faulkner manifested a deep interest in the affairs of the Confederacy.
     Several years ago the family moved to Jackson and for many years were residents of this city. During her residence here Mrs. Faulkner made many warm friends who were attracted by her fine qualities of character, her gentle kindness and charm of manner. She was well read and manifested a keen interest in public affairs. Mrs. Faulkner was a devout member of the United Liberal Christian (Unitarian-Universalist) church. A few months ago Mrs. Faulkner moved with Mr. and Mrs. McMichael to Decatur for permanent residence.
     She is survived by three children, Mrs. J. T. McMichael, of Decatur; E. T. and O. R. Faulkner, of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren, Hugh, James H. and E. O. Faulkner, Misses Mary Ruth, Bertha, Edna, Doris, Fred and Thomas McMichael, and Mrs. Vera Pope and Mrs. Velma Wideman, both of Birmingham; four great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews, a great nephew and Mrs. G. H. Cornwell, a great niece.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mount Zion church, near Monticello. The services were conducted by Rev. A. S. Hess and interment was in the church yard. S. H. Thornton was in charge of arrangements.
     
Faulkner, Millard Dorsey
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Dec 1970
M. D. Faulkner Died After Long Illness
     Mr. Millard Dorsey Faulkner, 54, of Route 4, Jackson, died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Monday morning after an extended illness.
     Mr. Faulkner was born in Butts County on March 31, 1916 to Mr. Robert F. Faulkner and Mrs. Minnie Alice Ramsey Faulkner, both of Butts County. He was a retired service station operator and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 1st, at three p. m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Harmony Church of the Nazarene, and Rev. George Bostwick of Forsyth officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Millard Dorsey Faulkner, Mr. Faulkner is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Horace Thaxton of Jackson, Mrs. Victor Brown of Jackson, Mrs. Joe Reeves of Jackson and Mrs. O. L. Greer, Jr. of Charlotte, N. C.; a step-sister, Mrs. Millard Payne of Griffin; a step-son, Richard Donald Faulkner of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.

Faulkner, Minnie Alice Ramsey
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Mar 1952
Services Sunday For Mrs. Faulkner
     Mrs. Minnie Alice Ramsey Faulkner, wife of Robert F. Faulkner, died Saturday at noon at her home in the Four Points community. Death resulted after a short illness.
     Mrs. Faulkner, 59 years old, was born in Pike county, daughter of Jack Faulkner and Mrs. Lula Ross Ramsey, She had resided in Butts county for several years, was a member of Macedonia. Baptist church and had a wide circle of friends.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at Towaliga Baptist church. Rev. T. J. Thaxton, assisted by Rev. Ralph Goodwin and Rev. W. M. Blackwell, officiated. Burial was in the churchyard and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     Survives are her husband and four daughters, Mrs. O. L. Greer Jr. of Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. Joe Reeves, Mrs. Victor Brown and Mrs. Horace Thaxton all of Jackson; one son, Millard J. Faulkner of Jackson; six grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. W. R. Smith of Thomaston; Miss Vesta Ramsey, Mrs. W. A. Cato, Mrs. Merritt Cato, all of Barnesville; two brothers, Jack Ramsey of Thomaston and Homer Ramsey of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.

Faulkner, Morris Franklin, Pvt.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Oct 1944
Morris Faulkner Killed In France On September 11
War Department Advises Family of Casualty Had Served with Armed Forces since December, 1942
     Private Morris Faulkner, serving with the American infantry in France, was killed in action September 11, according to a message from the War Department received last
week.
     Details were lacking and a letter will give more information, the message stated.
     Private Faulkner, former Jackson businessman, entered the service December 12, 1942 and was stationed first at Camp Phillips, Kansas, transferred to Tennessee and then to Camp McCain, Miss., from which station he was sent overseas several weeks ago. He was attached to the 301st Infantry of the 94th Division and saw active combat duty prior to his death.
     Born in Butts county October 20, 1913, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Faulkner of Butts county. For some years he was connected with the Texaco Filling Station and later operated the Sinclair Station. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist church and had hosts of friends over the county. He is remembered for his tact and courtesy and desire to please his friends and customers.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Sara Singley; his parents; one brother, Millard Faulkner and four sisters, Mrs. Joe Reeves, Mrs. Olin Greer Jr., Misses Nellie and Jane Faulkner, all of Jackson.

Faulkner, Oswald R.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Sep 1933
Mr. Oswald Faulkner Dies at His Home in Atlanta
     Relatives and friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Oswald R. Faulkner, aged 40, which took place at a private sanitarium in Atlanta Thursday night. Mr. Faulkner was a son of the late Mrs. M. O. Faulkner and a sister of Mrs. J. T. McMichael, formerly of Jackson but now of Decatur. He had frequently visited relatives here and was known to any of the people of the community, who had learned to appreciate his splendid qualities of character.
     Mr. Faulkner was a member of the Travelers' Protective Association, Knights of Pythias, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. He is survived by a brother, Mr. E. T. Faulkner, and his sister, Mrs. J. T. McMichael.
     Funeral services were held Saturday morning, with Rev. A. F. Hem officiating and interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Faulkner, Otis Franklin
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Sep 1992
     Otis Franklin Faulkner of Jackson died early Sunday morning, Sept. 13, 1992 at Henry General Hospital where he had been a patient for 13 days.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Worthville Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Faulkner, Rev. Brady Blalock and Rev. Preston Bridges officiating. Interment was in the Worthville Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Faulkner was born in Butts County Sept. 1,1911, son of Thomas Henry Faulkner and Fannie Ward Faulkner.
     He was a retired mechanical engineer and was a member of Ancient York Lodge 127 F&AM at Worthville; a member of Royal Arch Chapter of Mason Y. A Wright 122; and Worthville Chapter 516 Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Faulkner was a member of the Worthville Baptist Church.
     Survivors include sons Leslie Faulkner, Jackson, Melvin Faulkner, Brewton, Ala., and Kenneth Faulkner, Gray; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brothers Rev. Joe Faulkner, Wadley, Lanier Faulkner, Milledgeville, Ralph Faulkner, Warner Robins; sisters Mattie Lou Duke, Elsie Harris and Nellie Cochran, all of Jackson, Mildred Mitchell, Macon; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Faulkner, Robert Franklin
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jul 1968
Robert Faulkner Passes After Long Illness
     Mr. Robert Franklin Faulkner, 75, widely known retired farmer of Route 4, Jackson, died Thursday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended illness.
     Mr. Faulkner was born in Butts County, the son of Mr. William M. Faulkner and Mrs. Rebecca Johnson Faulkner. He was a member of Paran Baptist Church in Monroe County.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist, Church with the Rev. Franklin McWhirter, Rev. George Bostick and the Rev. James Brown officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Faulkner's body was carried to the church thirty minutes prior to the service where it lay in state.
     Mr. Faulkner is survived by his widow, Mrs. Tassie Wise Faulkner; four daughters, Mrs. O. L. Greer Jr., Charlotte, N. C., Mrs. Joe Reeves, Mrs. Horace Thaxton and Mrs. Victor Brown, all of Jackson; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mildred Payne of Griffin; one son, Millard Faulkner of Griffin; two brothers, Jim Faulkner of Barnesville and Smith Faulkner of Jackson; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were William Browning, Grover Faulkner Jr., Joe Faulkner, Ralph Faulkner, Dewey Willis, and Otis Faulkner.

Faulkner, Ruth Crenshaw
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Sep 1992
     Ruth Crenshaw Faulkner, 82, formerly of Jackson, died Fri., Aug. 28, 1992 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
     Funeral services were held Monday at First Baptist Church in Jackson with Rev. Danny Hughes and Rev. Don Walters officiating. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
     Mrs. Faulkner was a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., the daughter of the late Charles and Annie Crenshaw. She was retired after 56 years from the Spalding Knitting Mill. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson and the Florence Gresham Sunday School Class for the past 40 years.
     Mrs. Faulkner was a Worthy Matron of the Jeptha Chapter No. 252, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Jackson Business and Professional Women's Organization, the AARP, and the Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club.
     Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Kathryne and Leonard Colwell; son and daughter-in-law Don and Diane Faulkner, all of Griffin; grandchildren and great grandchildren David and Cheryl Colwell, Lindsey, Elie and Katie; Scott Colwell; Steve Colwell; Randy and Vicki Colwell and Brandon; Rich and Tracy Faulkner; Beth Faulkner and Devon; sister Mary Horton of Lawrenceville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     
Faulkner, Sarah Frances Singley
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Jul 1953
Mrs. Faulkner, 37, Dies in Atlanta
     Mrs. Sarah Frances Singley Faulkner, 37, wife of Millard Faulkner of Jackson, died in Emory Hospital Monday at 11 a. m. as the result of several weeks illness.
     Born in Henry county, Mrs. Faulkner was the daughter of L. L. Singley and Mrs. Mattie Lee Bowden Singley. She had resided in Jackson for several years and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at the Jackson Church of the Nazarene and the pastor, Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were Joe Reeves, O. L. Greer, Jimmy Martin, Lamar Ramsey, Victor Brown, Horace Bankston.
     Survivors are her husband and one son, Richard Donald; one sister, Mrs. Jimmy Martin of Jackson and one brother, W. A. Singley, of College Park; several nieces and nephews.

Faulkner, Sarah Hoard
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1952
Services Tuesday For Mrs. Faulkner
     Mrs. Sarah Hoard Faulkner, wife of Millard Faulkner of Jackson, died at her home Sunday at 1:30 p. m. as the result of an illness of several months.
     Mrs. Faulkner, 42, was born in Butts county, daughter of L. S. and Keturah Tingle Hoard. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was active in all types of religious work; being a member of Liberty Woman's Missionary Union. She had a wide circle of friends who are pained to know of her passing.
     Surviving are her husband, Millard D. Faulkner; mother, Mrs. Ellis Hoard of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Watson of Macon and Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Forsyth; one brother, M. C. Hoard of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the Towaliga Baptist Church Tuesday at 3 p. m with Rev. Ralph Goodwin and Rev. Billy Watson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Haisten. Funeral Home .
     The pallbearers were Joe Reeves, Max Thaxton, Buster Brown, O. L. Greer Sr., Albert Johnson, Carlton Hoard.

Faulkner, Smith Rumble
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Apr 1972
Mr. Faulkner Dies After Long Illness
     Mr. Smith Rumble Faulkner, 69, of Route 2, Jackson, died at Macon Hospital about 9:40 o'clock Wednesday night, April 12th, following a period of declining health,
     Mr. Faulkner was born in Butts County on April 25, 1902 to the late Mr. William Faulkner and Mrs. Rebecca Johnson Faulkner. He was a retired employee of the Gateway Luggage plant.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Second Baptist Church with Rev. A. L. Price, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Trudy Pelt Faulkner of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Annette Hardy of Forest Park and Mrs. Shirley Duffey of Macon; one son, Winfred Faulkner, U. S. Air Force, stationed in Iceland; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild.
     Pallbearers were Sam Smith Ralph Faulkner, Grover Faulkner Jr., Dewey Willis, John William Faulkner, Douglas Faulkner.

Faulkner, Tassie Wise
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Feb 1970
Mrs. Faulkner Died Monday
     Mrs. Tassie Wise Faulkner, of Route 4, Griffin, died Monday morning at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg.
     Mrs. Faulkner had lived in Griffin most of her life moving there from Monroe County.
She was a member of the Paran Baptist Church in Monroe County.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Faulkner were held Wednesday afternoon, January 28th, at three o'clock in McDonald Chapel. Rev. Cecil Nix officiated with intement in Rehobot Baptist Church Cemetery. McDonald Chapel of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Faulkner is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Millard Payne of Griffin; four stepdaughters, Mrs. O. L. Greer of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mrs. Joe Reeves, Mrs. Horace M. Thaxton, Mrs. Victor Brown, all of Jackson; a stepson, Millard Faulkner of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Faulkner, Thomas Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 12, 1953
T. H. Faulkner Taken by Death
     Thomas Henry Faulkner, 67, farmer residing in the Fincherville area, died at this home at 8 a.m. Friday as the result of a heart attack. Pre** to his fatal attack he had been in his usual health.
     Mr. Faulkner, native Butts county *** was a member of Worthville *** Church.
     Funeral services were held Saturday *** p.m. at Towaliga Baptist Church. The Rev. R. E. Chamber of ** and Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated and interment was in churchyard under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home. Music was *** by a choir from the Fort *** Heights Baptist Church of ***.
     Pallbearers were grandsons, *** Duke, Franklin Duke, Harold **an, Melvin Faulkner, Kenneth ***er, Sammy Coleman.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Ward Faulkner; four daughters, Mrs. A. M. Cochran, Mrs. L. H. Duke, Mrs. W. C. Harris, Mrs. D. W. Mitchell; five sons, Henry Faulkner, ***; Otis Faulkner, Jackson; *** and Lanier Faulkner, Macon; Ralph Faulkner, Camp Gordon; ** grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister. Mrs. J. W. *** of Warner Robins; five brothers, Will and Jim Faulkner of Bar ***; Smith and Robert Faulkner of Jackson; Grover Faulkner of Forsyth.

Faulkner, Trudie Mae Pelt
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jul 1987
     Trudie Pelt Faulkner, 85, died Thursday night at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church in Jackson with the Revs. James Burleson, Lannie Smith, and A L. Price officiating. Burial was in the Pepperton cemetery.
     Mrs. Faulkner was born in Henry County, daughter of William Eugene Pelt and Sallie Elizabeth Snow Pelt. She was the widow of Smith Faulkner and for many years resided in East Jackson before moving to Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a son, Winfred Faulkner of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Annette Hardy of Jackson and Shirley Hollon of Macon; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     
Faulkner, W. A. Mrs.
  Butts County Progress January 22, 1915
Mrs. W. A. Faulkner Passes To Beyond.
     Mrs. W. A. Faulkner, who resided on the line of Butts and Monroe counties, died at her home on Sunday.
     Death was due to congestive chills, it was stated. Mrs. Faulkner is survived by her husband and three small children.
     The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Towaliga church. Interment was in the cemetery at Towaliga.
      Faulkner, William Arnold
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Apr 1953
W. A. Faulkner Taken By Death
     William Arnold Faulkner, 71, residing on the Jackson-Barnesville road, died Friday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Sara McBride.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Towaliga Baptist Church. Rev. Bill Coleman and Rev. J. C. Rowan officiated and burial was in the churchyard under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Mr. Faulkner was born in Butts county and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
     Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Little Howard of Barnsville; Mrs. Maggie Thornton of Griffin; one son John W. Faulkner of Goggins; a step-daughter, Mrs. H. W. Hobbs; a step-son, A. G. Wilder of Locust Grove; one sister, Mrs. Artie Willis of Warner Robins; four brothers, J. E. Faulkner of Barnsville; Robert Faulkner, Smith Faulkner, Grover, all of Jackson; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Faulkner, William M (Bud)
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 25, 1918
Death Of Mr. W. M. Faulkner
     The death of Mr. W. M. Faulkner took place Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at his home in west Butts. Mr. Faulkner was 60 years old and one of the most highly respected citizens of the county and his hosts of friends were grieved to learn of his passing away. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Towaliga church, Rev. J. J. Copelan, of Flovilla, conducting the services. Mr. Faulkner is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Johnson before her marriage; six sons, William, Robert, Smith, Tom, Green, James Faulkner, all of this county; two daughters, Mrs. Chester Pope and Mrs. J. W. Willis of Poland, Ga.

Faulkner, Wilmer A.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Oct 1965
Wilmer Faulkner Died Suddenly On Saturday
    Funeral services for Mr. Wilmer A. Faulkner, 46, of Route 3, Jackson, who died Saturday of an apparent heart attack, were held at three o'clock Monday afternoon in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Butts County.
    The Rev. G. E. Finleyson officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home of Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.
    Mr. Faulkner was a native of Lamar County and had lived in Monroe County for 19 years. He was employed by the McMillan Tire and Mold Company of Macon and was a veteran of World War II.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Wilson Faulkner; five daughters, Mrs. Jack Harvey, Mary Faulkner, Debra Faulkner, Wanda Faulkner, and Patsy Faulkner, all of Jackson; one son, Kenneth Faulkner of Jackson; mother, Mrs. Maggie P. Faulkner of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. James Cleveland of Jackson, Mrs. Ellwood Wells of Atlanta, and Mrs. Thomas Garland of Forsyth; three brothers, James Faulkner, G. G. Faulkner Jr., and Robert Faulkner, all of Forsyth.
Faust, Blondine Little
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Feb 1984
     Mrs. Blondine Little Faust of Crawford died Thursday at Sylvan Grove Hospital. She had been a patient at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County.
     Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Austin Moore of Rayle, Mrs. J. W. Moore of Charlotte, N. C., Mrs. J. W. Pittman of Fitzgerald, and Mrs. Dennis Lawrence of Jackson; eight grandchildren.
     Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home in Athens.
     Burial was in the Faust family cemetery near Athens.

Faust, William Marion
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Sep 1965
Father of Mrs. Lawrence Dies
    Mr. William Marion Faust, 69, of Crawford, father of Mrs. Dennis Lawrence of Jackson, died, Tuesday in an Athens hospital.
    He was cashier for the Bank of Crawford and a member of the Baptist Church.
    Funeral services were held at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Faust family cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Anthony officiating.
    Survivors include his wife, the former Blondine Little; four daughters, Mrs. Dennis Lawrence, Jackson; Mrs. J. W. Pittman, Greenbelt, Md.; Mrs. J. W. Moore Jr., Charlotte, N. C.; and Mrs. Austin Moore Jr., Rayle; two sisters, Miss Harriet Faust, Crawford, and Mrs. John Chandler, Lexington; and a brother, B. E. Faust, Crawford.

Fay, John Charles
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jan 1964
John C. Fay Of Avondale Mills Died Dec. 26th
     Sylacauga, Ala., Dec. 26 John Charles Fay, vice president and Comptroller of Avondale Mills, died unexpectedly at 4:30 a. m. this morning at his home at 19 Lake Louise Drive.
     Mr. Fay is a past president of the Sylacauga Rotary Club; vice president of Choccolocco Council, Boy Scouts of America; past Sylacauga District chairman, having served as chairman of every operating committee in the district prior to this and was now serving as chairman of the finance committee. He is a past winner of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor possible to obtain on the council level; the Scouter's Key and training awards from every phase of the council's 8 operating committees; member of Phi Sigma Chi fraternity; a member of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America; served as vice president of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce; a member of the United Givers Fund board and various other boards including the Red Cross and a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church.
     Mr. Fay was born February 28, 1906 in Atlantic City, N. J., where he attended school. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in Business Administration. Later he majored in Textile Manufacturing through the International Correspondence School.
     Rosary will be observed at 7:30 tonight with Mass being held at 3 p. m. Friday. The body will lie in state at St. Jude's until 2 p. m. Friday. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lyons Fay; a son,. John C. Fay, Jr., Trenton, N. J.; two daughters, Margaret and Mary Anna, Sylacauga; a sister,. Mary Ann, Sylacauga; a sister Mrs. Robert Kuhn, New York, City and his mother, Mrs. Grace Fay, Philadelphia.
     Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Sylacauga with Service Funeral Home directing.

Fears, Alberta Pope
Jackson Progress Argus 26 May 1977
Thursday Rites Held For Mrs. Fears
     Mrs. Alberta Pope Fears, 85, of Route 1, Flovilla, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, May 18th, about five o'clock at Sylvan Grove Hospital after being admitted several hours earlier. She had been in declining health for a number of years.
     Born April 13, 1892 in Fitzgerald, Georgia, she was daughter of the late Mr. Daniel Webster Pope and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Faulkner Pope. She was the widow of Mr. Robert (Bob) Fears.
     Mrs. Fears was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     Surviving Mrs. Fears are four sons, A. Dan Fears of Jackson, Ted Fears of Flovilla Tom Fears of Cedartown, Eugene Fears of Montgomery, Alabama; three, daughters, Mrs. Lucile Hennesy of Flovilla, Mrs. Melvin Bryan of Flovilla, and Mrs. Evelyn Lambert of Conley; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Brooks of Macon.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon, May 19th, at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Folsom and the Rev. Lamar Guyton officiating. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Bill Nelson, Sr. Arthur Freeman, Dawson Bryant, Ves Lunsford. E. R. Edwards, Jr., and Tony Thurston.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Charlie
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Nov 1983
     Charlie Fears, 56, of 131 Orchard St., Jackson died Nov. 14 at Coliseum Park Hospital in Macon following a lengthy illness.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Fears was the son of the late Clarence and Bessie Fears. He was a member of Friendship A. M. E. Church where he served on the steward board.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Fears; sister, Mrs. Clara Roddie of Jackson; brother, Clarence Fears of Jackson; aunts, Mrs. Lillie Odum of Atlanta, Mrs. Mable Cox, Mrs. Susie Knight, and Mrs. Alice Fair, all of Cleveland, Ohio; uncles, Easter Fears and Henry Fears, both of Jackson; nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at Friendship A. M. E. Church with the Rev. J. C. McGill officiating. Burial was in the Friendship cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Charlie C.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jul 1995
     Charlie C. Fears of Jackson died Thursday, July 13, at Crawford W. Long Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, in Abe Trimier
     Memorial Chapel with Rev. C. Minter officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Fears was a member of Friendship A.M.E. Church and a graduate of Henderson High School.
     Survivors include wife, Rosa Fears; daughter, Sonja Fears; nephew, Grover Fears; brother-in-law, Howell Foster; grandmother-in-law, Rosa Jester; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Ezekiel Parks
  Jackson Argus June 7, 1901
     The funeral services of Mr. E. P. Fears, a prosperous farmer who lives about one mile from Flovilla, at the cemetery, June 4th at 10 A.M. A large crowd was present. Mr. Magruder Fears, of St. Louis, Mo., a son of Mr. E. P. Fears was in attendance. The services were conducted by Rev. Henry D. Pace, of the Flovilla Methodist church, assisted by Rev. W. O. Sharp, a Baptist minister.
  
  The Jackson Argus June 7, 1901
Indian Spring.
     Saturday morning the friends of Mr. Fears, and the people of the community, were greatly shocked at his sudden death, which occurred about 10 o'clock in the morning. Apparently Mr. Fears was as vigorous and well as usual, and after walking all over the farm he returned to his workshop, where he busied himself until he fell from the sudden stroke. A servant ran to him and carried him into the house. Drs, White and Elder were summoned, but neither had time to reach him before the end came. Mr. Fears served till the close of the war, of the sixties, and the South had never a more gallant soldier, Jefferson Davis a more devoted follower, nor the "Lost Cause" a more loyal supporter. He boasted of being a "rebel," and never tired of telling his personal experiences with the "yankees." Although Mr. Fears would have been seventy-six years old in July, he was as supple and vigorous as a man many years his junior. He is survived by his wife, and two sons, Magruder Fears, a prominent grain inspector for the city of St. Louis, and Eugene Fears, a little boy twelve years of age. Mr. Fears was buried Monday morning at the Flovilla cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Henry Pace and W. O. Sharp. His funeral was very largely attended by his friends from this and surrounding counties.

Fears, Elizabeth Ann Cook
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 24, 1918
Indian Springs
     Mrs. Eliza Fears died at the home of Miss Hattaway Tuesday night. Had Mrs. Fears lived until June 30th she would have been ninety-four years old. Many years ago she gave to a friend of hers the hymn that she loved best "How Firm a Foundation," which was sung at her funeral. She was buried at Indian Springs cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Her pastor, Dr. VanDeventer conducting the services at the grave,
  
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 24, 1918
Mrs. Elizabeth Fears Passed Away Tuesday
     At the age of 94 years, Mrs. Elizabeth Fears, one of the most highly respected women in the county, passed away at her home at Indian Springs Tuesday night. Old and infirm age and a complication of troubles resulted in death.
     Mrs. Fears is survived by two nephews, Mr. J. T. Gibson, of Flovilla, Mr. John S. Coleman, of Atlanta; several nieces, Mrs. S. H. Mays, Mrs. Mary Thompson and Miss Fannie Gibson, of Jackson, and Miss Coleman, of Monroe county.
     The funeral was held at Indian Springs Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, the services being conducted by Dr. Robert VanDeventer, her pastor, and interment was in the Indian Springs cemetery.
  
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 3, 1918
Mrs. Elizabeth Fears Passed Away Thursday
     Mrs. Elizabeth Fears, 79 years old, widow of the late Riley Fears, passed away at her home at Stark Thursday afternoon of the past week. She was sick but a short time, becoming ill while returning from a visit with her nephew, Mr. Tom Cool.
     Before her marriage Mrs. Fears was a Miss Cook and is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Stark Methodist church where the funeral was held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J. R. Jones, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Methodist church, and interment was in the cemetery at Stark.

Fears, Elizabeth Giles
  Middle Georgia Argus March 17, 1883
Died on the 18th day of December 1882, Mrs. Elizabeth Fears, consort of John M. Fears, of this county, in her 32nd year.
     Mrs. Fears nee Giles, was a most estimable lady, a devout Christian, a devoted wife and exemplary mother. She had been for several years a consistent and working member of the Congressional Methodist church, in which she advanced the cause of her Lord and Master.
     She left four little children to mourn her loss, and pass along the ragged pathway of life without the tender guidance of a mother. None but the bereaved husband can realize the irreparable of one so pure, noble and self-sacrificing. Nor can any one fathom the depths of sorrow and grief that has been thrown around the bereaved hearts. May the bereaved ones be enabled to bear with Christian resignation their great loss. And may they be able to ______ goodness and virtue, so that they may meet her again to part no more is the prayer of A FRIEND.
       
Fears, Flora B.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Dec 1933
 Miss Florrie Fears Is Called by Death
     The death of Miss Florrie Fears, 54 years of age, occurred early Tuesday morning at her home near Flovilla. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy late Monday afternoon and the attack proved fatal a few hours later.
     Miss Fears was connected with a well known family of the county. She was a daughter of the late Mr. T. E. Fears and Mrs. Fears and was a member of the First Christian church at Union Ridge. Her death brings sorrow to a host of friends.
     Surviving relatives are her mother, Mis. T. E. Fears; two sisters, Miss Tassie Fears and Mrs. Mary Polk, both of Flovilla; one brother, Mr. K. L. Fears, also of Flovilla, and several nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, with Rev. H. A. King and Rev. Mr. Linkous officiating. Interment was in the family lot in Sandy Creek cemetery.

Fears, Frances Aline
  Jackson Progress-Argus, October 17, 1946
Rites at Sandy Creek for Miss Frances Fears.
     Miss Frances Aline Fears, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Fears, died at the home of her parents Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock after an illness of some time.
     Born and reared in Butts county she is survived by her parents, three sisters, Mrs. W. F. Lambert and Mrs. T. D. Hennesy of Atlanta and Mrs. B. E. Bryan Jr. of East Point; four brothers, A. D. Fears, University of Georgia student, Ted, Tom and Eugene of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek Sunday afternoon at 3:30 and Rev. Gaither Briggs officiated. Burial was in the family lot and Thornton Funeral Home has charge of plans.
     Pallbearers were T. D. Hennesy, W. F. Lambert, BV. E. Bryan Jr., E. R. Jackson, J. L. Holt, J. D. Parker.
  
Fears, Gregory Bart
Jackson Progress-Argus 16 Oct 1991
Hunters Find Skeletal Remains
     The skeletal remains of a missing Jackson man were fiound last Wednesday in southeast Butts County.
     The remains were identified Thursday by dental records as those of Gregory Bart Fears, according to Sheriff Billy Leverette.
     The 29-year-old man was reported missing since May of this year, Leverette continued. Foul play is suspected.
     Deer hunters found the totally decomposed bones and clothing in a heavily wooded area off Lamar's Mill Road. The skeleton was in a shallow grave and was partially exposed.
     Leverette said it took deputies and officers from the GBI crime lab a day to uncover and remove the skeleton. The sheriff, along with the county coroner, then carried the remains and dental records to the state crime lab.
     Fears apparently died from a blow to the left side of his forehead, according to Leverette. The disappearance and death is under investigation by the sheriff's department and the GBI.

Jackson Progress Argus 30 Oct 1991
     Funeral services for Mr. Gregory Bart Fears, 29, were conducted Saturday, Oct. 23, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson. The Rev. Gary Jakes officiated. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery in Flovilla.
     Mr. Fears was born in Spalding County, son of David Eugene Fears and the late Imogene Maddox Fears.
     Survivors include his father; brothers, Chris Fears of Montgomery, Ala., and Mike Martin of Jackson; sister, Marcia. Benton of Jackson; and several uncles, aunts and cousins
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Hubert Carlton
  Jackson Progress Argus 25 Mar 1965
H. C. Fears Sr. Died Sunday At His Residence
   Mr. Hubert Carlton Fears, Sr., 69, of Route 2, Jackson, died at his residence early Sunday evening following a long period of declining health.
    A retired storekeeper, Mr. Fears was a native of Butts County and a Veteran of World War 1. He was the son of Thomas W. Fears and, Mrs. Ida Annie Dodson Fears of Butts County.
    Mr. Fears served with the Rainbow Division. He was a member of the American Legion and was a Mason.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. W. A. Holston, pastor of Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Mr. Fears is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Agnes Lynch Fears; one daughter, Mrs. George E. Hardy, Jackson; two sons, Hubert C. Fears, Jr., Houston, Tex.; Frank H. Fears, Hampton, Va.; one sister, Mrs. O. B. Ross, Macon; two brothers, George Fears, Augusta; Elder S. Fears, Macon; 10 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
    Pallbearers were Ellis Maddox, Jim Browning, Guy Thompson, Earn L. Watkins, and J. W. Horton.

Fears, Ida Annie Dodson
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1944
Mrs. T. W. Fears, Died Wednesday Near Flovilla
     Mrs. T. W. Fears, 68 years of age, died Wednesday night at 6:30 at her home near Flovilla after an illness of several weeks. She was born and reared in Butts county and was the widow of the late T. W. Fears.
     She is survived by the following children: H. C. Fears, Jackson; George D. Fears, Montgomery, Ala.; E. S. Fears, Macon; Mrs. Myrtice Bentley, Jackson; Mrs. O. B. Ross, Barnesville; one brother, J. A. Dodson, of Jackson and several nieces and grandchildren.
     The former Miss Ida Dodson, she was connected with pioneer families of Butts county.
     Funeral services are to be held at Sandy Creek cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3:30, with the Rev. T. T. G. Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Imogene Maddox Martin
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Dec 1983
     Mrs. Imogene Fears, 60, died about noon Friday in a fire which heavily damaged the living room of her Nelson Street residence.
     Butts County coroner Rick Ballard said Mrs. Fears died from smoke inhalation. Jackson fire chief Cotton Vaughn said Mrs. Fears' body was found in the bathroom of her three bedroom brick house. A dog was found dead in an adjoining room, Vaughn said.
     The house had been burning about 45 minutes to an hour before a neighbor saw the fire and reported it to the fire department according to Vaughn.
     Vaughn said the fire began in either the living room or den and that it may have started from a cigarette or a gas space heater.
     According to Vaughn, heavy damage was confined primary to the living room. with smoke and "light water damage" to the rest of the house. Mrs. Fears' death was the only accident-related fatality in a holiday period free of major accidents.
     Both the Butts County Sheriff's Department and the Jackson Police Department reported only minor traffic accidents during the three-day holiday period.
     The Flovilla residence of Brenda Broadus was destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve.
     There were no injuries when fire swept through the three-bedroom wood frame house between 9 and 10 p.m., destroying all of the contents.
     According to Flovilla mayor Malcolm Smith, the cause of the fire is undetermined. The house was located or Whitehead Road between Flovilla and the camp ground .
     Another fire Saturday evening slightly damaged a mobile home residence on Shiloh Road.
     Vaughn said there was only smoke damage to one room of the trailer when a mattress caught on fire.
     According to Vaughn, the occupants of the trailer were not at home and a neighbor pulled the mattress from the house.
     Vaughn also reported a garbage dumpster fire Monday afternoon on Colwell Road. He cautioned against dumping ashes from heaters or fireplaces in dumpsters unless the coals are completely extinguished.

Jackson Progress Argus 28 Dec 1983
     Mrs. Imogene Maddox Martin Fears, 60, of Nelson Street, Jackson died Friday afternoon.
     She was a native of Butts County, daughter of the late John H. Maddox and the late Annie Mae Maddox. She was formerly employed by the KYM Company of Jackson and was a member of the Worthville Baptist Church.
     She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donnie Benton of Jackson; sons, Michael Martin and Christopher Brett Fears, both of Jackson, and Gregory Bart Fears of Seoul, Korea; step- daughters, Rachael Rooks of Jackson and Mrs. Pat Mullins of Mansfield; grandchildren, Selina Pritchett, Cindy Martin, and Mickey Martin, all of Jackson; several step-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. L. J. Washington and Mrs. Hulon Cook, both of Jackson, and Mrs. Clint Comer of Conyers; brothers, Bernard Maddox of Jackson and Howell Maddox of Conyers; several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be held in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home when Mrs. Fears'' son arrives from Korea.
     The Rev. Miles F. Holt Jr. will officiate.
     Entombment will be in the Chapel of Peace mausoleum in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Pallbearers will be Lewis Washington, Fred Hamlin, Dickie Britton, Ed McMichael, Sherman Worley, and Ryland Smith.
     Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1954
Sandy Creek Burial for Infant Mr and Mrs. Fears
     Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fears, who died early Sunday in the Monticello Hospital, were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at Sandy Creek cemetery with Rev. Clayton Gilmer officiating. Burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Besides its parents, the child is survived by a sister, Sharon; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brigance of Los Angeles, Calif. and St. Louis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Hubert C. Fears of Jackson.

Fears, James Newell
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Nov 1942
James Fears, A Former Resident, Passes In Macon
     The death of James Fears, 29 years of age, native of Butts county, occurred at his home in Macon Sunday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. At the time of death Mr. Fears was engaged in a defense industry as a steamfitter.
     Born in Butts county, a son of Mrs. Ida Annie Dodson Fears and the late Mr. T. W. Fears, he had resided in Macon for five years. He was a member of the Presbyterian . church and friends here regret to know of his death.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Belle Joyner; his mother, Mrs. T. W. Fears; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtice Bentley and Mrs. R. C. Ross; three brothers, Jim Fears, U. S. Army, Fort Bragg, N. C.; Hubert Fears of Jackson and George Fears, Montgomery, Ala.
     Funeral services were conducted at Sandy Creek Church Wednesday at 11:30 with Rev. T. T. G. Linkous officiating. Burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.

Fears, Jesse
The Jackson Argus January 18, 1901
     Uncle Jesse Fears of Hampton died at the home of his brother near that place last week, at the remarkable age of 96. An appropriate obituary appears in another column.
  
Fears, John Easter
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Nov 1991
     Mr. John Easter Fears, 97, of 643 North Oak Street in Jackson died Oct. 16 at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     The funeral was held Oct. 20 at Friendship A.M.E. Church, with the Rev. Nathanial Roberts officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Fears was born in Butts County in 1894, son of the late Pate and Pearl Fears. He was a member of Friendship A.M.E. Church were he was a Stewart and class leader.
     Survivors include his wife, Essie Fears; daughters, Pearl Robinson and Rilla Smith; brothers, Henry Fears and Charlie Fears; sister, Lovette Fears; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, John M. Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus December 21, 1882
     Mrs. John M. Fears of our county died on Sunday night last.
  
Fears, Joseph Sydney
  The Jackson Argus December 9, 1898
Stark.
     We regret to announce the death of Sydney Fears of this place which occurred Friday about noon. The funeral services were conducted on Saturday by Rev. J. A. Jackson and the remains were laid to rest in the Methodist cemetery. Mr. Fears leaves a wife and three children, to whom we extend our sympathies.
     
Fears, Lillie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 05 May 1966
Butts Native Died at Hampton Home
     Mrs. Lillie Mae Fears of Route 1 of Hampton died Monday morning at her residence. Mrs. Long was born in Butts County and was a member of the Sunny Side Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Ernest Frederick Long, Sr., three daughters, five sisters, three step-sons, 20 grandchildren, and six great grand children.

Fears, Louise Eusery
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Apr 1993
     Louise Eusery Fears of Cleveland, Ohio died Sun., April 18.
     Funeral services were held Sat., April 24, a t Lizzie Berry Baptist Church with Rev. C. E. Norris officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Fears was born July 28, 1941 in Butts County, daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Eusery.
     She was a 1960 graduate of Henderson High School and a member of Lizzie Berry Baptist Church.
     Survivors include son Timothy Fears of Cleveland; sisters LuRuth Smith, Elaine Stodghill, Mattie Ingram and Zadie Eusery, all of Jackson, and Brenda Bridges of Cleveland; brothers Charlie Eusery, Rev. A. F. Eusery, Charlie C. Eusery, William Eusery and Willie Eusery, all of Jackson, and Edward Eusery of Texas; and one grandson.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Lovette
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1993
     Lovette Fears of Jackson died Fri., Jan. 8, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Monday at Abe Trimier Memorial Chapel with Rev. Anthony Freeman officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Ms. Fears was born April 18, 1939 in Butts County, daughter of the late William and Julia Ann Fears. She was a member of the Friendship AME Church.
     Survivors include son Grover Fears; brother and sister-in-law Charlie C. and Rosa Fears; two grandchildren; and other relatives.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
                         
Fears, Mary Agnes Lynch
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 13, 1977
Fear's Rites Here Thursday.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Agnes Lynch Fears, 75, of Mount Juliet, Tenn., were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Chapel of Haisten's Funeral Home. The Rev. James Anthony officiated and interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fears was a native of Butts County and the widow of the late Hubert Carlton Fears Sr. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George F. Hardy of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; two sons, Frank H. Fears of Charleston, S. C., and H. Carlton Fears of Irving, Texas; a brother, Sam Lynch of Sulpher Springs, Texas; 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
     The pallbearers were W. J. Horton, Jim Browning, Felton Thompson, Carlton Thompson and Randolph Long.
  
Fears, Mary E. Giles
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1944
Mrs. Mary Fears Died Monday At West Palm Beach
     Mrs. Mary E. Fears, 84 years of age, lifelong resident of Butts county, died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her daughters, Mrs. A. J. Delk and Mrs. Mary Polk, at West Palm Beach, Fla. She had been in feeble health for some time and death was attributed to the infirmities of age.
     Born in Butts county and the daughter of E. P. Giles and Mrs. Serena Wise Giles, she was the widow of T. E. Fears who died thirteen years ago. She was one of the oldest members of Union Ridge Christian church and was widely beloved for acts of kindness to friends and neighbors. Mrs. Fears continued to claim Butts county as home but had been spending the past few winters in Florida with her daughters.
     Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Delk and Mrs. Polk of West Palm Beach, and a son, R. L. Fears of Jackson; one half-brother, R. B. Giles of Forsyth; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be at Sandy Creek church Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. T. T. G. Linkous will officiate and burial will be in Sandy Creek cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Morris W.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Aug 1942
Morris Fears Was Drowned When Boat Capsizes
     Funeral services for Morris Fears, 48 years of age, World veteran and well-known citizen, who was drowned in Jackson Lake Tuesday afternoon when his boat turned over in deep water, were held at Sandy Creek cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Beazley conducted the services and burial was in the churchyard, with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.
     The accident occurred three miles north of the dam while Mr. Fears, his nephew and a companion were fishing, and when the boat capsized all reached shore except Mr.
Fears. The body was recovered several hours later on the Jasper county side of the lake. An inquest was held by the coroner of Jasper county.
     Mr. Fears was the son of Mrs. T. W. Fears and the late Mrs. Fears.
     He served in the World War and was a member of Union Ridge church.
     He is survived by his mother, two sisters, Mrs. Myrtice Bentley and Mrs. R. C. Ross; four brothers, E. S. and George Fears, Montgomery, Ala.; James Fears, Macon, and Hubert Fears, Jackson.

Fears, Nathan Campbell
  The Jackson Argus July 12, 1907
Mr. Nathan Fears Passes Away.
     Mr. Nathan Fears, well known in this county, and who married the widow Arnold, formerly Miss Cora Thaxton, died Tuesday at his home near Hampton. He was an excellent man and his loss will be felt in his community. Mr. D. J. Thaxton and Mr. J. R. Carmichael went Wednesday to attend the funeral.
  
Fears, Parks Terrell
  Butts County Progress October 4, 1912
Twelve Year Old Boy Victim Typhoid Fever.
     Parks, the twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Fears of Flovilla died last Friday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks, of typhoid fever. The death of the lad who was a boy of great promise brought regret to a large number of friends.
     The funeral was held at Sandy Creek Saturday morning, the short service being conducted by Rev. J. A. Sprayberry. Besides his parents the young boy is survived by several brothers and sisters and other relatives.

Fears, Reginald Fernado
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jun 1992
     Mr. Reginald Fernado Fears, 18, of Jackson died May 22 at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     The funeral was held Tuesday, May 26, at Zion Baptist Church in Jackson, with Dr. B. J. Saucer officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery
     Mr. Fears was born in Jasper County. He was a member Zion Baptist Church and was part of the Junior Choir.
     Mr. Fears was manager for the Jackson High School track and football teams.
     Survivors include his mother, Rosemon Fears; father, Arthur Fears; brother, Rodney Fears; sister Tweka Fears; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fears; godparents, Elder and Mrs. Alfred Eusery and Dea and Mrs. David Taylor; several aunts, uncles, friends, classmates; and devoted teacher, Shirley Tanner.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Sarah Foster
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1993
     Sarah Foster Fears of Jackson died Fri., Jan. 29.
     Funeral services were held Feb. 2 at Israel Temple CME Church with Rev. John L. Freeman officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fears was born Feb. 14, 1920 in Butts County, daughter of the late Wilson and Annie Foster. She was a member of Israel Temple CME Church where she served on the stewardess board and as a member of the choir.
     Survivors include husband Clarence Fears; daughters Ida Lyle of Dayton, Oh., Sarah Wright and Felicia Thomas, both of Jackson; sons Ronald and Foster Fears, both of Jackson and Reginald Fears of Dayton, Oh.; stepsons Bobby Goodrum of Jackson and Robert Robinson of Colorado Springs; brothers Charlie Foster of Griffin and William Foster of Jackson; sisters Susieanna Foster and Gertrude Johnson, both of Jackson, Anna Jennings of Memphis Tenn. and Mary Housworth of Atlanta; nine grandchildren; sister-in-law; brother-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fears, Sylvia
Jackson Progress-Argus 4 Sep 1941
Johnny Fears Charged With Killing Father
Case of Patricide at Flovilla. Mother Dies of Shock. Fears Jailed on Charge of Murder.
     Johnny Fears, Negro man residing at Flovilla, is held in the Butts county jail on a charge of killing his father, Turner Fears, early Friday night.
     Sylvia Fears, wife of Turner Fears and mother of Johnny Fears, died
of shock after the tragedy.
     Using an axe as a death weapon, Johnny Fears is said to have chased his father down a path for a hundred yards or more and caught up with him as he attempted to enter a house, and struck several blows. An ugly gash was inflicted on the right side of the head, the brains being exposed. After the aged man fell, Johnny Fears was said to have struck his father several blows on the head with the axe.
     After the murder Johnny Fears was arrested in Flovilla by Sheriff Pope. The officer said Fears admits the slaying.
     A dispute over some chickens was given as a cause for the trouble.
     Coroner J. D. Bond held an inquest Saturday and the verdict of the jury was: "We the jury find that Turner Fears met death by an axe in the hands of Johnny Fears. Four blows of the axe was found on the head and either would have caused death. We recommend that he be held for murder in the first degree."
     Turner Fears and Sylvia Fears are described as industrious colored residents of Flovilla. Fears Sr. was described as being about 55 or 60 years old, and Johnny Fears 35 or 40. Sylvia Fears is said to have worked for the F. C. Benson family at the Indian Springs camp ground.
     The tragedy occurred in the FLovilla city limits.
     The murder will be investigated by the Butts county grand jury at the August adjourned term of court set to meet the first week in October.

Fears, Theodore Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jan 1980
Fears Rites Were Held Friday
     Funeral services for Theodore Robert Fears, 57, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dan Douglas and the Rev. Edgar Harris officiating. Interment was in the Sandy Creek cemetery at Flovilla under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     Fears was killed Wednesday morning at Indian Springs when the roof of a house he was helping demolish collapsed without warning.
     A native Butts Countian, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Fears and the late Alberta Pope Fears. He was a retired employee of the Butts County Road Department after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Mercer Fears; daughter, Miss Mary Robin Fears; three brothers, Dan Fears of Jackson, Tom Fears of Cedartown and Eugene Fears of Montgomery Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. Lucile Hennesy and Mrs. Mervin Bryan, both of Flovilla, and Mrs. Ev(?) Lambert of Conley.
     Pallbearers were (?) Mercer, Benny Bryan, Stevie Bryan, Marvin Mercer, Herbert Mercer, Wesley Reese, Will Watts and Chester Mercer.

Fears, Thomas E.
Jackson Progress Argus Jun 5 1931
Death Summons Comes to Mr. Thomas E. Fears
     Mr. Thomas E. Fears, 78 years of age, passed away at his home a few miles from Flovilla Thursday morning, May 28. He had been in declining health for some time and suffered from a complication of diseases. His passing brings regret to a wide circle of friends over the county.
     Mr. Fears was a native of Butts county where he had spent a long and active life. He was held in the high esteem of his friends and possessed sterling qualities of character . He was a member of t h e Union Ridge Christian church, and had been active for some years in church affairs.
     He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mollie E. Giles before her marriage; three daughters, Miss Flossie Fears and Mrs. Mary Polk, of Flovilla, and Miss Tassie Fears, of New York City; two sons, Dewitt F e a r s and R. L. Fears, both of Flovilla.
     Funeral services were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. J. F. Davis and Dr. J. M. Glenn officiating . Interment was in the Sandy Creek cemetery.

Fears, Thomas W.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 11, 1927
Mr. Tom W. Fears Claimed By Death.
     The death of Mr. Tom W. Fears, aged 59, occurred at his home a few miles from Flovilla Tuesday night at 9 o'clock. He had been sick for several weeks, and had undergone treatment at a private sanitarium.
     Mr. Fears was a well known citizen of the county. He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Ida Hudson before marriage; five sons, Morris, Newell, Elder Fears, of Butts county, Hubert Fears, Atlanta, George Fears, Macon; two daughters, Miss Myrtice Fears, Macon, Miss Hazel Fears, Butts county, one sister, Mrs. C. G. Turner, Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock and interment was in the Church yard.

Fears, Turner
(See Fears, Sylvia)

Fears, William
Jackson Progress-Argus 5 Jan 1934
Master Billie Fears is Taken by Death Dec 28
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Fears, of Flovilla, sympathize with them in the death, of their eight-months-old son, Master Billie Fears, which occurred Thursday night at 7 o'clock. The little fellow died as the result of pneumonia. A bright little fellow, he was the pride of the home and his passing brings sorrow to the family and friends.
     Besides his parents he is survived by four sisters, Misses Lucile, Evelyn, Mervin and Tress Fears; three brothers, Dan, Ted and Tom Fears; grandmother, Mrs. T. E . Fears.
     Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon at 3:30, with Rev. H. M. Linkous officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery.

Fears, William (Winfield) Hampton
  Middle Georgia Argus November 24, 1881
     On Thursday evening last our town was made sad by a telegram to Mr. E. P. Fears announcing the sudden death of his son W. H. Fears familiarly known here as Dump Fears, his death occurred in Macon on the night previous, of heart disease. He had been employed in that city a few days previous to his death none of his friends knew of his illness until his untimely death was announced, and to make the more hard for his father, the news came while he was watching around the sick bed of his daughter, Mrs. Terrell, whose death was hourly expected, her condition was so critical that it was not considered prudent to break the sad news to her. Dump was brought to town and buried in the village cemetery on Saturday evening last.
  
Fears, Willie James
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Oct 1993
     Willie James Fears of Jackson died Thurs., Oct. 14, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Oct. 17., at Friendship AME Church with Rev. A. F. Eusary officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Fears was born Aug. 20, 1947 in Butts County. He attended Henderson High School and was in the graduating class of 1967.
     Survivors include son Willie James Fears Jr. of Atlanta; parents Henry and Cora Fears of Jackson; brothers Arthur, John, Alfonzo and Larry Fears, all of Jackson; sisters Lizzie Childs of Miami, Fla., Ruth Stewart of Macon, Valenna Head and Gloria Johnson, both of Decatur, and Florence Keith of Jackson; and several nephews, nieces and other relatives.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Feaster, Eugene
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Apr 1988
     Eugene Feaster, 67, of Gaston, S.C., died April 19 at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia, S.C.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral. Home in Jackson with the Rev. Robert Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Sandy C^eek Cemetery.
     A native of Columbia, S.C, Mr. Feaster was the son of John Elbert Feaster and Ruby Lee Feaster. He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of World War II.
     Survivors include his wife, Alice Beatrice Feaster; daughters, Betty Thompson of Gaston, S.C, Elizabeth Smith of Swansea, SC., Pat Byron of St. Matthews, S.C, Ruby Blanchard of Jackson, Ga., Lois Feaster of Blythwood, SC., and Diane Cant of West Columbia; S.C; sons, John Feaster of Columbia and Mark Feaster of St. Matthews, S.C; sisters, Guila Griggers of Columbia and Joyce Beecher of Griffin, Ga.; brother, John Feaster of New York; 24 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fechner, Florence
  Middle Georgia Argus February 28, 1888
A Sad Death.
     Mrs. Florence Fechner, wife of Mr. Charles Fechner, died at her home on Third street at 11 o'clock last night.
     For six months past Mrs. Fechner has been suffering from an ovarian tumor, while, despite the best medical aid the county afforded, had grown to enormous proportions and a surgical operation became necessary. Yesterday was the day appointed and Dr. R. G. Bryans, assisted by Drs. J. H. Bryans, J. T. Ellis, J. T. Searcy, T. A. Woods and W. H. H. Peck did the work of removing the tumor. After the incision was made it was found that the disease was complicated by adhering to the abdominal walls which required five hours to remove it, which, with its contents, weighed between fifty and sixty pounds. The operation was performed with skill, and after it was completed the lady rallied and for several hours the attending surgeons were hopeful of her recovery, but from the great shock sustained and from exhaustion she gave way and died from heart-failure. Mrs. Fechner and her family were fully aware of the dangerous consequences that might result from an operation, but it was the only course known to the medical profession that gave any chance for her life, as she could not have lived but a short while without it.
     Dr. Bryans makes special mention of the good judgment and valuable assistance of Mrs. S. G. Etheridge and T. M. Harkness during the operation.
     Mrs. Fechner was a lady of high attainments and will be greatly missed in this community. She was a member of the Presbyterian church at this place and was a devoted christian. Her remains were carried to Griffin today, accompanied by a number of ladies and gentlemen, where she will be buried tomorrow.
  
Feely, Martha Pound
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1981
Feely Rites Held Wednesday
     Graveside services for Mrs. Martha Pound Feely, 85, of 321 W. Second Street, Jackson, were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in the Jackson Cemetery. The Rev. Phil Demore officiated with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Feely died early Tuesday morning at the Sylvan Grove Hospital following a lengthy period of declining heath.
     A native of Butts County she was daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. A. :Pound. She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include three grandchildren, Martha Jane , Bill, Lee Pound Feely and William Michael Feely all of West Palm Beach Fla., one great-granddaughter.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
Feely, William T.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 25, 1962.
William T. Feely Buried Saturday at Jackson Rites
     Mr. William Taylor Feely, 81, resident of Jackson the past 15 years, died Thursday night at Griffin-Spalding County Hospital following a critical illness of several weeks.
     Mr. Feely was retired general manager of the Union Central Life Insurance Company of Western Michigan. He was married to the former Miss Martha Pound of Jackson, and it was their custom to spend their summers in Omena, Michigan, and winters in Jackson.
     In feeble health for some years, but still active, Mr. Feely suffered a fall several weeks ago that left him partially paralyzed and in critical condition.
     Mr. Feely was a member of the Episcopal Church and of the Griffin Lodge of Elks.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Brothers Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. W. L. Cawthon, pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten's in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Pound Feely, Jackson; one son, William T. Feely Jr., Grand Rapids, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. H. M. Young, Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Mike Allen, Jimmy Earnhart, Marlin Spencer, Hampton Daughtry, Doyle Jones Jr. and Herbert Moore.

Feely, William Taylor, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Apr 1978
Graveside Rites Were Held For William Feely
     Graveside services for William Taylor Feely Jr., 57, of 321 W.Secorid Street, Jackson; were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock in the Jackson City Cemetery, with the Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Martha Pound Feely of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Feely Jacobs and two sons, Lee Pound Feely and Michael W. Feely, all of West Palm Beach, Fla.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Parten Whidby, of Macon; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Patterson, of Jackson; a stepson, Billy Joe Wilson, of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Byrd, of Jackson, and Mrs. May Rutledge, of Macon; three brothers, Chester Whidby and Lynville Whidby, of Jackson, and Georgia Whidby, of Griffin; and three grandchildren.
     In lieu of flowers, friends may, make contributions to the Jackson United Methodist Church in memory of Mr. Feely.

Felton, Jule Wimberly Justice
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Dec 1978
Death Claims Former Justice Jule Felton
     Funeral services for former Georgia Supreme Court Justice Jule Wimberly Felton were held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Spring Hill, with interment following at Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta.
     Justice Felton died Thursday at Piedmont Hospital after suffering a heart attack on Monday. He was 80 years old and was a resident of 32 Polo Drive, N.E., Atlanta.
     He served for 32 years beginning in 1937 on the Georgia Court of Appeals and as chief judge from 1954 until 1969, when he was appointed to the Supreme Court by former Gov. Lester Maddox. Felton retired from the Supreme Court on Dec. 31, 1971, at the age of 73.
     Justice Felton was born in 1898 in Montezuma, attended Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tenn., Emory College in Oxford and graduated as first honor graduate in law from Mercer University.
     Married to the former Mary Julia Sassnett, of Jackson. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Sasnett. Justice Felton had scores of social and political friends in Butts County.
     Survivors include his wife: son. Jule W. Felton, Jr.: sisters. Miss Frances Felton. of Montezuma. and Mrs. James R. Paulk. of Moultrie.

Felton, Mary Julia Sasnett
Jackson Progress Argus 28 May 1986
     Mary Julia Sasnett Felton, 76, of Atlanta, formerly of Jackson, died Sunday.
     Mrs. Felton was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Atlanta, the Atlanta Chapter of DAR, the Allaida Music Club, and the United Methodist Woma She was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Sasnett of Jackson.
     Survivors include a son, Jole W. Felton Jr., and a sister, Josephine S. Pea, both of Atlanta; and three grandchildren.
     The funeral was held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Springhill Chapel with burial at Arlington Memorial Park.
     H. M. Patters and Sons, Springhill, in Atlanta were in charge of the arrangements.

Felton, Wightman F., Dr.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1944
Joint Services For Dr. Melton And His Daughter
Death of Dr. Melton Followed by Two Days That of Daughter. Services in Atlanta Wednesday
     Joint funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 for Dr. Wightman F. Felton, distinguished educator, writer and poet laureate of Georgia, who died Monday at Emory University Hospital, and his daughter, Mrs. Emily M. McNeeley, who died two days before her father at the same hospital.
     Services were held at Emory Theological Seminary Chapel, Emory University. Burial was in the Decatur cemetery.
     Pallbearers included members of the Burns Club of, Atlanta, the Writers' Club of Atlanta, and Emory professors from Old Oxford.
     Dr. Melton was the father of Major Quimby Melton, editor of the Griffin Daily News. Major and Mrs. Melton lost a son, Lieut. Fred D. Melton, in action in France three weeks ago.
    Editorial writer for the Griffin News, Dr. Melton was widely known in the South as a teacher, author and civic leader. He formerly taught at Emory University Oxford and was head of the English department at Emory in Atlanta and also taught at Oglethorpe University. For the past 19 years he had conducted a column, "Along Life's Road," in the Griffin News.
    In their sorrow Major and Mrs. Melton and family have the sympathy of friends throughout the state and South.
Fendley, Benny Emory
Jackson Progress Argus 13 May 1992
     Mr. Benny Emory Fendley, 69, of Griffin, died May 6 at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson.
     Funeral services were held in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Gene Sellers officiating. Interment was in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Fendley was born in Lincoln County to the late Newton Emory Fendley and Fanny Matt Beasley Fendley
     He is survived by his sons, Ralph W. and Donald H. Fendley of Southport, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Shirley Fendley of Southport; daughter, Linda F. Fendley of Lynhaven, Fla.; grandchildren, Donell Emory Fendley and April Marie Fendley; brothers, Melvin, Claude and Jessie Fendley of Jackson, Marvin Fendley of Gipson, Raymond Fendley of Bearing, and Robert Fendley of Cleveland; sisters, Maude Brevard of Jenkinsburg, Geneva Hopkins of Washington, Lena Nobles of Columbia, S. C, Reba Hatfield of Pelham, and Reecie Pulliam of Bainbridge; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fendley, Walter
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Sep 1990
     Mr. Walter Fendley, 56, of Highway 36, Covington, died Sunday morning.
     The funeral was held Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral H6me in Jackson, with the Rev. Charlie Bagley, and the Rev. Leroy Blair officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery. Mr. Fendley was born in Wilkes County, the son of the late Newton Emery Fendley and Fannie Matt Beasley Fendley. He was a carpenter.
     Survivors include his wife, Minnie Blair Fendley; daughters, Lisa Paige of Homestead, Fla., and Patricia Fendley of McCormick, S.C.; sons, Walter Wayne Fendley of Covington, and Gene and Bill Fendley of McCormick, S.C.; several grandchildren; brothers, Melvin, Claude, and Jesse Fendley of Jackson, Ben Fendley of Griffin, Marvin Fendley of Gibson, Raymond Fendley of Dearing, and Robert Fendley of Cleveland; sisters, Maude Brevard of Jenkinsburg, Geneva Hopkins of Washington, Lena Nobles of Columbia, S.C., Reba Hatfield of Pelham, Reesie Pulliam of Bainbridge; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fennell, C. G.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Aug 1931
Former Jackson Man Dies in Atlanta Home
     Friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. C. G. Fennell, aged 72, former well known Jackson business man, which occurred at his home in Atlanta Thursday. He was stricken in his office and died en route to Grady Hospital, death being attributed t o heart trouble.
     Mr. Fennell, native of Wilmington, N. C , was in business in Jackson for several years, operating at one time a Urge and flourishing establishment. He was highly esteemed by a host of friends made here during his business career. Some thirty years ago he moved to Atlanta where he has since resided.
     Mr. Fennell was a Mason and member of the Druid Hills Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Tommie Benton; a daughter, Mrs. F. A. Muehleck, of New York City, and a son, G. B. Fennell, also of New York.
     Funeral services were held in Atlanta Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and interment was made in the Jackson city cemetery.

Fenner, Nellie Pearl
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1993
     Nellie Pearl Fenner of Hillsboro, Ohio died Sun., March 7, from a single engine airplane crash in Butts County.
     Funeral services were held Sat., March 13, at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro with Rev. Larry Stewart officiating. Interment was in the Hillsboro Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fenner was born Aug. 16, 1903 near New Market, Ohio, daughter of Frank and Pearl Storer Custer.
     She was a school teacher in Paint Township for several years and was a member of the Hillsboro First Baptist Church, Mother Thompson WCTU, the Highland County Senior Citizens and the Highland County Historical Society.
     Survivors include husband Walter K. Fenner; son and daughter-in-law Raymon and Margaret Fenner of Jackson; brothers Charles Custer of Defiance, Ohio and Hugh Custer of Indiana; and eight grandchildren and five great granchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.

Fenner, Walter K.
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Sep 1994
     Walter K. Fenner of Hillsboro, Ohio died Tues., Sept. 6, at the home of his son, Ramon Fenner of Jackson, where he had resided for the past two years.
     Funeral services will be held Thurs., Sept. 15, a t the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro with Rev. Larry Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.
     Mr. Fenner was born Dec. 28, 1901 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of Albert and Janet Rhoads Fenner. He was the widower of Nell Custer Fenner and the father of Marjorie Canada and son-in-law, Loren Canada, all who perished in an airplane accident in 1993.
    He was an employee of the Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 41 years. He was a member of the Hillsboro First Baptist Church and the Highland County Historical Society.
    Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Ramon C. and Margaret Fenner of Jackson; sister, Hazel F. Cooper of Hillsboro; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
    Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.

Ferrell, Frances Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Dec 1985
     Frances Smith Ferrell, 52, of Route 1, Monticello, the Jackson Lake area, died Dec. 17 at Crawford W. Long Medical Center in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Ferrell was born in West Point, daughter of the late James T, Smith and Alice Thrower Smith. She was a resident of Morrow for a number of years before moving to the Jackson Lake area. She was a member of the Baptist
     Survivors include her husband, Milton L. Ferrell; daughter, Sue Hall of Morrow; sons, James Ferrell of Peachtree City and Richard Ferrell of Forest Park; brother, Johnny Smith of Roanoke, Ala.
     Graveside funeral services were held Dec. 19 in Luthersville Cemetery with the Rev. Don McElhanan officiating.
     Pallbearers were Charles Ferrell, Lee Ferrell, Ronald Newell, Bill Newell, Larry Judson, Ronald Bartow, and Russell Matthews.
     Claude A. McKibben Funeral Home of Hogansville was in charge of arrangements.
     
Ferrell, George D.
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Aug 1975
Mr. Ferrell Buried At Jenkinsburg
     Mr. George D. Ferrell of Westbury Nursing Home in Jenkinsbrug died Sunday night, August 3rd, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where he had been a patient since July 29th.
     A retired painter and carpenter, Mr. Ferrell was born February 18, 1908 in Cartersville, Illinois.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the chapel of Westbury Nursing Home. Interment was in Jenkinsburg Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were Ed Ford, W. C. White, Ed Powers, Charlie Thurman, Jack Evans, and Raymond Smith.
     There are no immediate survivors.
     
Ferrell, Jack G.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Apr 1994
     Jack G. Ferrell, 76, of Lake Sinclair died Sun., April 24, at his residence.
     Funeral services were held Tues., April 26, in Williams Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wesley Long officiating. Interment was in Baldwin Memorial Gardens. Mr. Ferrell was a native of Mt. Olive, IL and lived in Putnam County for the past 26 years.
     He was retired from heavy equipment sales and service as owner of the J&D Equipment Co. in Douglasville. Mr. Ferrell was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army, and was a Mason and a Shriner.
     Survivors include wife, Kathy Dixon Ferrell of Lake Sinclair; Wiughter, Jackie Keesee of Douglasville; son, Don Ferrell of Flovilla; step daughters, Jackie Sentell and Dot Phillips of Milledgeville; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren.
     Williams Memorial Chapel of Milledgeville was in charge of arrangements.
 

Fetner, Sarah Hall
  Jackson Progress Argus 18 Aug 1955
Mrs. Sarah Fetner Died on Salur4ay; Funeral Tuesday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah H. Fetner, 44, who died Saturday night, August 13, at the Monticello Hospital, were held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at the Jackson Nazarene Church with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson Cemetery with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     A native of Alabama, Mrs. Fetner had resided in Jackson for the past nine years. She was a faithful member of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene.
     She was the widow of William Carlton Fetner, and was the daughter of Jimmy Lee Hall and Mrs. Sidney Lou Allen Hall.
     Survivors are three daughters, Ann, Laverne, and Mary Alice Fetner, all of Jackson; two sons, Robert of Jackson and Darrell Fetner, USAF Iceland; two sisters, Mrs. Clarance Shellnut, Jackson; Mrs. Terrell Pierson, West Point.
     Pallbearers were James Powell, Tynie Grant, Wilson Heath, Fleet Pope, Maurice Hilley, and Red Grant.

Fetz, Barbara Lynn
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Dec 1966
Barbara Felz Dies In Fall From Horse
     Miss Barbara Lynn Fetz, 13, of Atlanta, succumbed to injuries suffered about noon Tuesday, December 20, when she fell from a horse she was riding at the cattle ranch of her grandparents in southwest Butts County. She sustained a critical head injury and never regained consciousness before her death Friday morning at five o'clock at Piedmont Hospital.
     It is believed that the horse the accomplished young equestrienne was riding slipped on the paved road near the ranch, throwing Miss Fetz onto the pavement with her head bearing the brunt of the blow. She was rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital where she was treated by a Jackson physician who accompanied her on the ambulance trip to Piedmont Hospital. She was placed under the care of skilled neurosurgeons whose best efforts were to prove futile.
     Miss Fetz was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess D. Fetz of 3739 Cloudland Drive, NW, Atlanta, and was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Baggett, owners of the ranch near which the tragedy occurred. She was a sophomore at Dykes High School and was a member of the Peachtree Christian Church.
     Funeral services were held on Christmas Eve at Spring Hill in Atlanta with interment in Arlington Cemetery. Dr. Robert W. Burns officiated.
     Survivors include her parents; one brother; John D. Fetz; one sister, Virginia Lee Fetz.
     
Few, Nancy Tillman
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jan 1964
Mrs. Few Dies in South Carolina

     Mrs. Nancy Few, 67, of Lancaster, S. C. died last Wednesday morning at her home following a long period of declining health. Mrs. Few, the former Miss Nancy Tillman, was born in Jasper County but had lived in South Carolina for the past 10 years. She had also resided in Butts County for a long number of years. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in Lancaster, S.C.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Waites, Jackson; Mrs. Annie Kate Cochran, Atlanta; Mrs. Odell Dess, Lancaster, S. C.; four sons, Raymond Waites, Jackson; Will Waites of South Carolina; Mac Waites, Elberton and W. A. Waites, Lancaster, S. C.; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Fey, Yohann Friedrich
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Dec 1976
Yohann Fey Is Buried In Minnesota
     Mr. Yohann Friedrich Fey, 83, of 1594 South Mulberry Street, died at his residence about 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, November 10.
     Born June 17, 1893 in Zuben, Switzerland, he was a retired shoemaker and Civil Service employee.
     Funeral services for Mr. Fey were conducted in St. Paul, Minnesota with the Adam Bradshaw Hauge Funeral Home of St. Paul in charge. Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.
     Surviving Mr. Fey are two daughters, Mrs. Helen Folmar of Jackson and Mrs. Katharina Hertog of Palatine, Illinois; eight grandchildren and one great-grand child.

Field, Rosa Lee Dumas Roquemore
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Sep 1987
     Rosa Lee Dumas Roquemore Field, 91, of Mableton, died Monday at Cobb General Hospital in Austell.
     Graveside services were held today at 2 p.m. at Crestlawn Cemetery in Atlanta with the Rev. Harold Willis officiating.
     Mrs. Field, a former resident of Jackson, was a native of Monroe County. She had lived in Cobb County the past six years and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Mableton. She was a homemaker and for 26 years was in charge of the nursery at Northside Baptist Church in Atlanta.
     Survivors include a daughter, Susie Roquemore Austin of Mableton; grandson, Earl Lee Austin of Austell; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
     Gene Davis White Columns Chapel in Mableton was in charge of arrangements.

Fields, Martha Young
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Sep 1990
     Mrs. Martha Young Fields of Savannah died Sept 17 at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson.
     Funeral services and burial were conducted Friday, Sept. 21 in Savannah.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Finch, Harry
(See Yancey, Harmon Turner)

Finch, James
Jackson Progress Argus May 22 1931
The South's Largest Negro Is Buried in Gainesville past Week
     James Finch, said to have been the South's largest negro, was buried last Tuesday at Bellton following his death Monday in New York where he had gained considerable fame advertising a shoe store and dispensing sandwiches. James, who was 26 years old, weighed 678 pounds and was almost seven feet tall. His coat was a No. 70, his shoes No. 24 and his body was interred in a coffin that was eight feet and two inches long, three feet, three inches wide and the total weight of body, casket and box was 1,094 pounds, requiring 15 pallbearers.
     A native of this section, James moved here a number of years and became widely known because of his enormous size and strength. It was said that he became the brunt of many teasers, with the result that when his ire was aroused, he would pick up at least two of his tormentors, one under each arm and walk away from the crowd.
     Literally thousands, both white and colored, viewed his body here where it rested awaiting interment. It was said that he had been seen wearing parts of discarded automobile tires for shoes. Gainesville Eagle

Fincher, Alton Dennis
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Apr 1972
Dennis Fincher Buried Friday At Pepperton
     A Butts County Coroner's Jury ruled ;Monday morning that the death of Alton Dennis Fincher, 21, of Route 2, Jackson, was caused from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his throat. The body of the young Jackson man was discovered about 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, April 5th, in a wooded area behind the residence of C. E. Washington on the Monticello Road and only several hundred yards to the rear of his own home.
     Mr. Fincher was last seen alive Tuesday afternoon, March 28th. He was reported missing to law officials in both Jackson and Butts County. His body was discovered eight days later by Nancy Ushery, a colored woman who resides in the vicinity of the wooded area off a dirt road that runs alongside the home of Mr. Washington and then curves behind his house to the rear.
     Butts County Coroner John Sherrell and the Butts County Sheriff's Department were notified of the discovery and hurried to the scene where, according to Coroner Sherrell, a 16 gauge single barrel shotgun was found still clutched in the young man's hand.
     Mr. Sherrell said that Dr. Larry Howard of the Georgia Crime Lab came to Jackson to conduct an autopsy with all evidence pointing to the wound being self-inflicted.
     Mr. Fincher was born in Newton County on October 20, 1950, the son of Mr. Alton Gervis Fincher and Mrs. Betty Edge Fincher. He was a 1968 graduate of Jackson High School where he was a member of the varsity football squad for four years, serving as team captain his senior year. He also performed on the Jackson track team. Mr. Fincher was employed at the McDonough Power Equipment Company during the day and at American Mills at night.
     Funeral services for the popular young man were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. A. L. Price, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Fincher is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Fincher of Jackson; a brother, Mark FIncher of Jackson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William S. Fincher of Covington and Mrs. Effie Edge of Porterdale; several aunts and uncles.
     Pallbearers were Sonny Harper, David Bailey, David Parker, Toby Upchurch, Ricky Mangham, and Willie Norsworthy.

Fincher, Alton Gervis (Goober)
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Apr 1994
     Alton Gervis (Goober) Fincher of Jackson died Sun., April 10.
     Funeral services were held Mon, April 11, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery.
     Mr. Fincher was born Oct. 3, 1928 in Newton Co., son of the late William Sim Fincher and the late Georgia Kitchens Fincher.
     He was retired from Snapper and was of the Methodist faith.
     Survivors include wife, Betty Edge Fincher; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Kim Fincher of Jackson; brothers, Joel W. Fincher of Jackson, Olin L. Fincher of Oxford, Wilbur D. Fincher of Conyers and Carroll Fincher of Covington; sister Gladys Piper of Covington; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fincher, Claude Lumpkin
Jackson Progress Argus 4 Oct 1956
Claude Fincher Buried Saturday At Sardis Church
     Funeral services for Claude Lumpkin Fincher, 64, who died at his home Thursday night, were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Sardis Baptist Church with the Rev. Edgar Welch officiating. Interment was in the Churchyard Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Mr. Fincher had been a machinist for the past sixteen years at Pepperton Cotton Mills, until ill health forced his retirement in June. A native of Butts county, he was the son of
James P. Fincher and Mrs. Nora Strawn Fincher. He was a deacon of Sardis Baptist Church, a Mason, a Knights Templar.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Eunice Haynes Fincher; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Morgan, McDonough; two sons, Raymond Fincher, Warner Robins; Robert Fincher, Philidelphia, Penn; one sister, Mrs. Rob Biggers, McDonough; six grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were: Virgil Thompson, Harry Melton, Bob Fincher, Windfred Trainer, Wayne Haynes and Barron Haynes.

Fincher, Cynthia Freeman
The Jackson Progress-Argus September 30, 1921
Mrs. Cynthia Fincher Answers Death's Call.
     Following a period of generally failing health extending over several months, Mrs. Cynthia Fincher, 86 years of age, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. L. Tison, Friday afternoon of the past week. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. For several days she had been hovering between life and death and the end was not unexpected.
     Mrs. Fincher was one of the best known residents of the county and had a large circle of friends who are saddened at her passing. She was born September 23, 1835, and died on her 86 birthday. Before marriage she was a Miss Freeman, a daughter of Mr. Isom Freeman. Before her health failed she was prominently identified with church work and showed in her daily life the highest traits of noble Christian character. She was a daughter of the Old South and held sacred the ideals of anti-bellum days. Her long and active life was spent in the county and many good deeds and acts of charity and kindness will long be cherished by those who knew her best.
     Mrs. Fincher is survived by two children, Mrs. L. L. Tison, with whom she made her home in recent years, and Rev. James Fincher. A number of grandchildren also survive. The bereaved circle has the sympathy of hosts of friends.
     Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. E. C. Wilson, of the Methodist church officiating. She was laid to rest in the church cemetery beside her husband, who preceded her to the grave nearly fifty years.
Fincher, Dick
  The Jackson Argus January 25, 1900
Dick Fincher Dead.
     News was received in Jackson that Dick Fincher died of meningitis in Florida last Sunday.
     He was born and raised in this county and is well known here, his relatives being splendid people. He married a few years ago and disappeared from here last year, leaving his family and nothing was heard from him until the message came announcing his death.
  
Fincher, Edward Alfred
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Dec 1938
E. A. Fincher Claimed By Death
     The death of Mr. E. A. Fincher, 69 years of age, last member of a prominent Buts county family, of prominent Butts county family, occurred at 2:30 Tuesday morning at his home in the Fincherville community. He had long been in feeble health and for the past several weeks had been confined to his home.
     Mr. Fincher, widely known because of his interest in polities and public affairs, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lumpkin Fincher. His father at one time was a
county commissioner and pioneer road builder.
     Mr. Fincher's two brothers and one sister died some years ago. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was formerly one of the county's best known farmers.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Lula Vardeman, of Alabama; two sons, Lawrence and Fletcher Fincher, both of the United States Navy; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Eberhardt, teacher in the Tussahaw consolidated school, and Mrs. Annie John Meadows, of Jacksonville, Fla.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Sardis church, and interment was in the churchyard.

Fincher, Ethel Estelle Britt
  Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jan 1955
Funeral Monday For Mrs. Fincher
     Mrs. Ethel Estelle Britt Fincher, 51, widow of the. late Morgan Fincher, died Sunday morning in the Macon Hospital as the result of a long illness.
     Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p. m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Edgar Welch, officiating. Burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements .
     The pallbearers were Frank Lummus, Ab Scott, Claude Fincher, Robert Strawn, J. W. Pulliam, Stacer Washington.
     Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Frank Lofton, Mrs. Thomas Fogg, Mrs. Harold Marchman, all of Jackson; three sons, Robert, Ole and Billy Fincher of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Johnny King of Flovilla and Mrs. Grady Quinn of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, J. L. Britt of Atlanta and Elmer Britt, of Jackson; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Fincher, Fletcher Evans
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Oct 1965
Fletcher Fincher Buried at Sardis Rites Saturday
    Mr. Fletcher Evans Fincher, 59, retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, died Wednesday, October 13th at his home at Elliston in Henry County from an accidental gunshot wound.
    Born in Butts County, Mr. Fincher was the son of Mr. Edward Alfred Fincher and Mrs. Lula J. Vardaman Fincher, pioneer residents of Fincherville for whom the community derives its name.
    Mr. Fincher enlisted in the Navy in 1922 and served until 1944 with a distinguished record as Chief Gunners Mate during World War, II aboard the USS, Northampton and the USS Pittsburgh. Mr. Fincher saw action in several of the fiercest naval engagements in World War II and received many, honors and commendations during his 22 years of service. Upon retirement he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Thelma Eberhart, in Henry County and for the past several years had been in declining health, much of the time being spent in hospitals of this area
    Funeral services for Mr. Fincher, with full military honors, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock from the Sardis Baptist Church with Chaplain Leonard Melton of the Atlanta Army Depot conducting the rites, assisted by Rev. R. N. Chambers and Rev. W. N. Tarleton. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery with D. T. Carmichael and Son in charge of arrangements.
    Active pallbearers were from the Naval Air Station at Marietta. Honorary pallbearers were George Rawls, Lindsey A. Maddex, J. H. Johnson, Howard Cardell, James Cardell, Asa Willard, Almon Washington, and Otis Faulkner.
    Surviving Mr. Fincher are two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Eberhart of McDonough and Mrs. Annie F. Meadors of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Lawrence Fincher, Lake City, Fla.; three nephews.

Fincher, Infant
Middle Georgia Argus January 25, 1886
Cedar Rock
     Mr. Joseph Fincher lost his only child a few days ago. It died suddenly.
  
Fincher, Infant
  The Jackson Argus May 28, 1896
     The remains of the 18 months old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fletcher of Atlanta were buried here Tuesday.

Fincher, Infant
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 15, 1915
Death of Infant.
     Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fincher have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant, which occurred Wednesday at 12 o'clock. The interment was at Sardis church Thursday.
  
Fincher, Ira Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1974
I. T. Fincher Passes On Sunday
     Mr. Ira Thomas Fincher, 72, of the Fincherville Community, died about 1:45 o'clock Sunday morning at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where he had been a patient since July of last year. .
     Mr. Fincher, a retired county employee, was born January 9, 1902 in Butts County, the son of the late Mr. J. T. Fincher and Mrs. Dovie Lunsford Fincher, both of Butts County. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at four o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral lIome with the Rev. William Gafford, pastor of the Sardis Baptist Church, and Rev. Wallace Wiggins, pastor of tile Audubon Forest United Methodist Church, Atlanta, officiating. Interment was in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Henry County with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Fincher is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Lee and Mrs. Elizabeth Summerhill, both of East Point; brother, David L. Fincher of Covington; sister, Mrs. Erma Sowell of McDonough; nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Rebon Maddox, S. A. Washington, Glenn Smith, Euell R. Maddox, Lindsey Maddox, Hugh Lunsford.

Fincher, J. M. B., Mr.
  Butts County Progress July 15, 1910
Death of Mr. J. M. B. Fincher Occurred On Wednesday
     The death of Mr. J. M. B. Fincher, 47 years of age, occurred at his home at Fincherville Wednesday. Death was due to intestinal trouble. Surviving Mr. Fincher are several children and other relatives. The funeral was held in Newton County Thursday.
  
Fincher, Jack
The Jackson Argus April 4, 1902
     Jack Fincher, son of Jeff Fincher, of FIncherville, died Tuesday. The Argus was unable to get particulars of his death and burial, but its heart goes out in tenderest sympathy to the bereaved.

Fincher, James Oren
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jun 1987
     James Oren Fincher, 54, of Route 2, Jackson, the Pineview Subdivision, died Monday morning at his residence following a period of declining health.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Worthville Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Hart officiating. Burial was in the Worthville cemetery.
     Mr. Fincher was a native of Butts County, son of the late Morgan L. Fincher and Estelle Britt Fincher:
     He served in the Army during the Korean War.
     He was employed by the Overnite Transportation Co. for 21 years and was a member of the Worthville Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Doris Bohanon Fincher; two sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Kay Fincher of Jackson and Ronnie and Diane Fincher of Flovilla; granddaughters, Natalie and Kaley Fincher of Flovilla; sisters, Claris Lofton, Elsie Grant, and Pauline Burgess, all of Jackson; brothers, Bob and Billy Fincher, both of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fincher, Joe Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus September 30, 1898
     Mrs. Joe Fincher, who died in Atlanta last Monday was brought to Jackson and buried in the city cemetery here Tuesday. Mrs. Fincher was formerly Miss Faulkner of Jasper county. She was married about twelve years ago to Jim O'Rear and after her husband was killed on the railroad married Joe Fincher. She had many friends here who are very sad over the announcement of her death.

Fincher, John Lumpkin
  Butts County Progress July 21, 1911
Well Known Citizen Called To Final Sleep
     After suffering for twenty-nine months with paralysis, Mr. John Lumpkin Flecher, former county commissioner and well known citizen, passed away at his home Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Fletcher was 68 years of age, was a leading citizen of the county and enjoyed the confidence of the people of the county and had a large number of friends who will learn with regret of his passing.
     The deceased is survived by three sons, Messrs. Alf, Clark and "Scrub" Fincher, one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Wilson, and other relatives. The funeral was held Monday at 11 o'clock at the family burying grounds at Fincherville.
  
Fincher, John Thomas (Scrub)
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 24, 1924
  Mr. J. T. Fincher Called To Reward.
     Causing regret to a large number of friends was the death of Mr. John Thomas Fincher, aged 51, which occurred at Noble's Sanitarium in Atlanta at 3 o'clock on the morning of October 16. Mr. Fincher had recently gone to Atlanta for treatment. He suffered from cancer.
     Mr. Fincher, a son of the late Mr. John Lumpkin Fincher, former county commissioner, was a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Butts county. He was well known to the citizens of the county and was regarded as an upright, honest citizen. He was a successful farmer and a man of affairs. He was held in general high esteem and his death came as a shock to hosts of friends.
     Mr. Fincher is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Lunceford, of Newton county, before marriage; two daughters, Mrs. Lindsey Sowell and Mrs. Harvey Hodges; two sons, two brothers, Mr. E. A. Fincher, of Butts county, and Mr. J. C. Fincher, of Cave Springs. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Fincher, passed away November 28, 1923.
     Funeral services were held at Sardis church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The services were in charge of Rev. Z. M. Leverette, of Crawfordville, and interment was in the churchyard.

Fincher, Lula Byars
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 31, 1918
Mrs. W. B. Fincher Called To Reward Friday Night
     Mrs. W. B. Fincher, aged 47, passed away at her home near Jackson Friday night at 10 o'clock. Death was due to cancer and followed a lingering illness.
     Mrs. Fincher was a Miss Byars before her marriage and was a woman of many excellent traits of character and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She was a devoted member of Sandy Creek church and exemplified her christian character in her daily life, being a faithful and dutiful wife and a kind, sympathetic neighbor.
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. W. B. Fincher, a well known planter of the county; one adopted daughter; a sister, Mrs. T. J. Byars; three brothers, Messrs. Lawton and Gordon Byars, of Eatonton, and George Byars, of Griffin.
     The funeral was held at the Preston cemetery Sunday at noon, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Gardner, and interment was in the church yard.
  
Fincher, Lula J. Vardaman
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 7, 1962
Mrs. FIncher, 81, Buried Sunday at Sardis Rites
     Mrs. Lula Vardaman Fincher, 81, well known resident of the Ellistown Community of Henry County, died early Saturday morning at the Westbury Nursing Home, Jenkinsburg.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Sardis Baptist Church in Henry County with the Rev. Cecil Gilmer and the Rev. Robert E. Chambers officiating. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Fincher was the daughter of William J. Vardaman and Mrs. Eliza Jenkins Vardaman and was born in Chipley, Meriwether County. She was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church.
     Mrs. FIncher was the widow of the late Mr. Edward Alfred FIncher, a pioneer resident of Butts County and prominent farmer. FIncherville, a community in Northwestern Butts County, was named for Mr. J. L. Fincher, father of Mr. E. A. Fincher. Mr. and Mrs. Fincher were married in Notasulga, Ala., later moving to Butts County. Mr. Fincher died in 1938.
     Mrs. Fincher is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Eberhart of McDonough; Mrs. J. W. Meadors of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons, Lawrence C. Fincher of Lake City, Fla., Fletcher E. Fincher, McDonough; one brother, W. J. Vardaman, Notasulga, Ala.; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Luther Washington, Almon Washington, Rupert Washington, Euel Maddox, Lindsey Maddox, and Oscar Stroud.

Fincher, Mamie Dell Crittenden
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Oct 1984
     Mamie Dell Crittenden Fincher, 92, formerly of College Park, died Sunday morning at the Christian City Convalescent Center in Fulton County where she had lived for the past several years.
     Mrs. Fincher was a native of Lovejoy, daughter of the late Robert Lee Crittenden and Sara Adena Raven Crittenden. She was the widow of Robert L. Fincher. She was a retired seamstress and a nurse.
     Survivors include two grandchildren, Roland Lee of Jackson and Lynn Clements of Conyers; two great-grandchildren; son-in-law, John Clements of College Park; sister-in-law, Mai Caldwell of Carthage, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.
     Graveside services were conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Butts County with the Rev. Maxie Threatt officiating.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fincher, Mary Frances Lunsford
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Feb 1968
Sardis Rites Monday For Mrs. Fincher
     Mrs. Mary Frances Lunsford Fincher, 87, of Fincherville Community, died Saturday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended illness. Affectionately known as Mrs. "Dove" Fincher, she was the widow of Mr. John Thomas Fincher.
     A native of Henry County, she was the daughter of Mr. David Lunsford and Mrs. Dora Maddox Lunsford, both of Henry County. She had lived in the Fincherville Community a greater portion of her life and was a member of Sardis Baptist Church in Henry County.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Chambers and Rev. Ben F. Stone, pastor of the Worthville Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Sardis Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Fincher is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L. F. Sowell of McDonough and Mrs. Harvey Hodges of Jackson; two sons, David Lunsford Fincher of Covington and Ira Thomas Fincher of Jackson; one sister Mrs. Addie Mae Allen of Covington; two
brothers, Glenn Lunsford of Jackson and J. P. Lunsford of McDonough; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
     Pallbearers were Glenn Cowan, Aubrey Cowan, N. B. Cowan, Hugh Lunsford, Don Lunsford, and Brice Allen.

Fincher, Mary Lenora Strawn
  Jackson Progress Argus 1 Feb 1951
Mrs. Mary Fincher Taken By Death
     Mrs. Mary Lenora Strawn Fincher, 81, died Saturday morning at the residence of her son, C. L. Fincher on the Indian Springs highway.
     Born in Butts county, she was the widow of the late J. P. Fincher. She was a daughter of A. B. Strawn and Mrs. Mary Cook Strawn and lived in Butts county all her life. She was the oldest member of Sardis Baptist church and took an active interest in all its affairs.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Sunday at 3 p. m. and Rev. M. O. Harold officiated. Burial was in the churchyard and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. R. E. Biggers of McDonough and Mrs. J. C. A. Green of Atlanta; three sons, C. L., V. B. and M. L. Fincher; one sister, Mrs. J. E. Andrews of Hapeville; four brothers, J. W. Strawn of Atlanta; F. B. Strawn of McDonough; M. A. Strawn of Conyers and J. M. Strawn of Jackson; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Fincher, Morgan Littleton
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Mar 1951
M. L. Fincher Died Early Wednesday
     Morgan Littleton Fincher, 55, died early Wednesday morning at his home near Jackson, after a period of ill health extending over several years. Mr. Fincher was son of' the late Jim P. Fincher and Mrs. Lenora Strawn Fincher of Butts county, and was a well known farmer and blacksmith.
     Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Macedonia with Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeal Home in charge. The pallbearers will be Robert Strawn, Thomas Fogg, Harold Marchman, Johnnie King, Ab Scott, Elmer Britt.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Estelle Britt Fincher; three daughters, Pauline Fogg, Mrs. Harold Marchman, Miss. Clarice Fincher; three sons, Robert Lee, James
O. and Wilford Fincher, all of Jackson; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Allie Biggers of McDonough and Mrs. Desser Green of Atlanta; two brothers, Claude and Benny Fincher.
Fincher, Sarah Adaline Dearing
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 7, 1923
  Mrs. Sarah Fincher Summoned By Death.
     After an illness of several months, Mrs. Sarah Fincher, 77 years of age, passed away at the home of her son, Mr. J. T. Fincher, November 27. She suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago and death was attributed to apoplexy.
     Mrs. Fincher was one of the best known women in the county. She was the widow of the late Mr. John L. Fincher, who was one of the leading citizens of the county, having served as a member of the board of county commissioners. Mrs. Fincher was held in general high esteem by all who knew her.
     She is survived by three sons, Messrs. E. A. Fincher and J. T. Fincher, of Fincherville, and J. C. Fincher, of Cave Springs, Ga.
     The funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, With Rev. J. P. Fincher conducting the services. The body was laid to rest in the family cemetery beside her husband.
  
Fincher, Sidney Fletcher
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Nov 1982
     Sidney Fletcher Fincher, 31, of Rt. 2, Jackson, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital Friday night from injuries received in an automobile accident.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathy Bryant Fincher; a son, Michael Fincher; a daughter, Cynthia Fincher; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Pope of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Beverly Marshall of Arlington, Texas; half-brothers, Robert N. Pope of McDonough and Benjamin Pope of Jackson; grandmother, Mrs. Mae Plunkett of Jackson; several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Pullin officiating. Burial was in the Worthville Methodist cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fincher, Vinnie B.
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jan 1956
Death Claims Vinnie Fincher On Tuesday
    Funeral services for Vinnie B. Fincher, 67, who died Tuesday afternoon, will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Edgar Welch officiating.
    Interment will be in the Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
    Survivors include one sister, Mrs. R. E. Biggers, McDonough; brother, Claude L. Fincher, Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Finley, Ann Elizabeth Crawley
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 4, 1943
Mrs. J. M. Finley, Beloved Resident, Called By Death
     In the death of Mrs. J. M. Finley, 93 years of age, which occurred Thursday night, Butts county looses one of its oldest and most beloved women. Until a recent illness she had been unusually active for one of her years. Mrs. Finley observed her ninety-third birthday on July 24.
     Born in the Snapping Scholls community she had long been a resident of Jackson where she took a leading part in religious activities. Possessed of an unusually brilliant mind she was well versed in the history of this section. During Butts county's centennial in 1925 Mrs. Finley contributed valuable information and data on the county's early history.
     The former Miss Annie Crawley, she was the widow of the late Mr. James M. Finley, Confederate veteran, and large plantation owner and business man of Jackson. She was a devoted member of the Jackson Methodist church and was interested in all phases of religious work. As one of the county's oldest and most widely beloved women she was admired by a large number of friends and was the center of a devoted family center.
     She is survived by one son, Albert C. Finley of Jackson; two grandchildren, Miss Elizabeth Finley, teacher in the Jackson public schools, and Capt. James D. Finley, US Army, stationed at Petersburg, Va., one great-grandchild, James Daniel Finley of Petersburg, Va. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock and Rev. E. M. Wise, the pastor, officiated. The minister paid a deserved tribute to the life and worth of a beloved resident and friends, relatives and organizations attested their love by numerous floral offerings.
     The pallbearers were G. E. Mallet, E. A. Godsey, W. M. Redman, J. H. Turner, H. M. Moore, and P. H. Weaver. Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Home directing arrangements.

Finley, Hattie Mae
Jackson Progress-Argus 3 April 1941
Miss Finley Dies Wednesday Night
     Miss Hattie Mae Finley, member of prominent Butts county families, died at her home on Covington street Wednesday night at 9 o'clock. Death came after an illness of several months.
     Miss Finley was a daughter of Mrs. Annie Crawley Finley and the late Mr. James M. Finley, long identified with the religious, social and business life of this section. Her father, Confederate veteran, large planter and owner of valuable business property in Jackson, died several years ago. She made her home with her mother, who is one of Jackson's oldest and most widely beloved women.
     Miss Finley was a devoted member of the Jackson Methodist church. Of a friendly disposition, she liked to entertain her friends and until her health failed took pleasure in having about her congenial groups. Her life was marked by unselfish service to others and she had hosts of friends who are made sad at her passing.
     Surviving are her mother and one brother, A. C. Finley, former Jackson alderman and widely known planter; a niece, Miss Elizabeth Finley; teacher in Butts county schools; a nephew, James D. Finley of Washington City. Another brother, James W. Finley, was killed in action in France in 1918.
     Funeral services will be held Friday, with plans in charge of Thornton Funeral Homes.

Finley, James
  Middle Georgia Argus June 17, 1884
Gone To Rest.
     Died at the home of his daughter Miss Ellen Finley in Jackson on Saturday June 14th after an illness of only two days, Mr. James Finley. Mr. Finley was too well known to most of our readers, especially those in Henry county where he had lived for many years, to require a sketch of his life at our hands, but perhaps a few words in reference thereto will not be out of place. He was born in Mecklinburg county, N. C. on July 1st 1802, therefore he was nearing his ninety-second birthday at the time of his death. He moved to Georgia in his twenty-fourth year and settled in Henry county where he resided until seven years ago, when he had the misfortune to loose his wife. He then moved with his two daughters to Jackson, where he has since resided. About fifty years ago wile attending a revival at the McDonough camp ground he was converted to Christ and at once joined the Methodist church, and for these many years he was ever a true Christian leader, living the life of a devoted follower of the Lamb, fully realizing that there was rest "By and by." He had been a man of remarkably good health, having never had but one severe spell of sickness before the fatal attack and that was in his early manhood. He leaves one son and three daughters, besides a number of grand children to mourn his loss, to which we extend our sympathies. His remains were buried in his family burying ground beside his wife, at New Hope church, in Henry County.

Finley, James Marshall
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 28, 1922
Mr. J. M. Finley Claimed By Death
     Following an illness of about ten days, Mr. James Marshal Finley, 81 years of age, one of Butts county's leading citizens, passed away at his home on Covington Street Thursday night about 10 o'clock. He was taken sick a few days ago and suffered with influenza. Pneumonia developed and this disease gradually wore down his vitality death resulting Thursday night despite the best of nursing and medical attention. Mr. Finley had long been one of Jackson's leading and highly respected citizens. He was a man of sterling character and was universally liked and esteemed. Of a quiet, retiring nature, Mr. Finley was held in grateful esteem by those who knew him best. He was a large land owner and successful planter.
     A native of Henry county, Mr. Finley had been a resident of Butts county since after the closing of the civil war. During the war he served as a member of Company A, Thirtieth Georgia Volunteer Regiment, having enlisted in 1863 and served the remainder of the war. He was a member of Camp Barnett U. V. C. of Jackson. Mr. Finley was also a member of the Methodist church. He exemplified in his daily life the high ideals of honesty, integrity and Christian citizenship.
     The surviving relatives are his wife, who was a Miss Crawley before marriage; a son, Mr. A. C. Finley, and a daughter, Miss Hattie Mae Finley, of Jackson, all of whom have the sympathy of hosts of friends in their sorrow.
     Funeral services were held from the residence Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. His pastor, Rev. J. R. Jordan, assisted by Rev. Walter Crawley, conducted the services. Numerous and beautiful floral offerings attested the love and esteem of friends and relatives. The pallbearers were Messrs. G. E. Mallet, J. M. Gaston, S. W. Beatty, R. E. Lundsford, and Hugh Mallet. Interment was in the Jackson cemetery.

Finley, James W.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December, 13 1918
James W. Finley Slain In Action
Death occurred on July twenty-fourth
Announcement Monday
First Butts man to meet death in action- was well known and popular young man of Jackson
     The first to answer the colors under the selective service draft, the first Butts county man to give his life blood to the winning of the war this is the record of James W. Finley, announcement of whose death was received Monday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Finley, through Congressman J. W. Wise. He was killed in action on July 24 killed in the first great Allied offensive that drove the Huns back from the gates of Paris.
     It was on July 18 when the family of Mr. Finley last heard from him. As the weeks and months dragged on and they were unable to obtain news, the war department was appealed to. Only a few weeks ago the adjutant general of the United States army reported that Mr. Finley was still alive and in service. Not satisfied with this information, Congressman Walter Wise was appealed to and he succeeded in finding that Mr. Finley met his death in July. The letter from Mr. Wise was received by Mrs. Finley, the young soldiers mother, Monday, later in the day official announcement of the casualty was made by the war department.
     News of Mr. Finley's death came as an overwhelming blow to the family and a painful shock to hundreds of his friends. So far as known at this time he was the first Butts county soldier to make the supreme sacrifice in action, though several have died of disease. Mr. Finley was one of the most popular young men going to the war from Butts county. He was No. 1 on the list of three young men- Seaborn W. Maddox and Victor H. Carmichael being the other two who were called to the colors on September 7, 1917.
     After training at Camp Gordon for several weeks, Mr. Finley was transferred to Camp Wheeler and later to the Fourth United States infantry. He was a member of Company K and had been in France for several months. As a member of the United States regular army he was in some of the fiercest fighting on the western front and it was while beating back the Germans in the allied offensive, which started in July, that Mr. Finley met his death. That he died with his face to the front and upholding the best traditions of American fighting men is sure. More of the particulars the family hope, will be given out later.
     It was due to an error in name or initials that his name had not been previously reported.
     Mr. Finley was a native of Jackson and was popular with a large circle of friends. He was formerly a well known baseball player and as a member of the Jackson team contributed to scores of local victories on the diamond. He took part in a game only a few days before leaving home, remarking at the time that it might be his last game on the home grounds.
     Mr. Finley is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Finley, his father being a veteran of the War Between the States; one brother, Mr. Albert C. Finley and a sister, Miss Hattie Mae Finley, all of Jackson.
     The sympathy of countless friends will comfort the bereaved family in the keen anguish they feel in the loss of their hero soldier, and the grateful appreciation of the whole country is theirs in the supreme sacrifice they have made in laying this costly offering upon the alter of Freedom.
  
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 5, 1921
Mr. James W. Finley Buried In Richmond.
Jackson boy killed in France interred in the National Cemetery. Met death July 24, 1918.
     The body of Mr. James W. Finley, the first white soldier to be killed in action in France, was interred in the National Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Richmond, Va., Thursday afternoon, August 4, at 4 o'clock. His brother, Mr. A. C. Finley, and Mr. Mahone Crawley attended the funeral, having left Jackson early Wednesday morning.
     Mr. Finley's body was returned from France nearly three years nearly three years after he met his death. He was killed in the battle of the Marne at Mt. Pier, July 24, 1918. He was a member of Co. K Fourth United States Infantry. Death was caused by an exploding shell, a fragment of which struck him in the neck severing the jugular vein. He had been in France but a short time before he met death, having been transferred from the national guard to the regular army.
     The conditions surrounding this young soldier's death were full of pathos. It was several months after he was killed that the family was advised of his fate. Due to a mistake in reporting casualties his death was not known to the family until late in the fall, following his passing in the summer.
     The remains reached the United States some time in July and the family was advised Friday of the funeral plans. It was the wish of the family that he sleep in the National Cemetery at Richmond, where so many thousands of the country's heroic dead rest. Less than seventy-five miles from his last resting place his mother was born, and so the remains of this splendid young soldier will sleep on hallowed soil.
     By diligent search the family of Mr. Finley have been able to learn many of the conditions surrounding his death. Only one private in Company K Fourth U. S. Regulars was left, showing that these troops were in the thickest of the fight. His watch and other personal effects were sent the family.
     The tragic death of Mr. Finley caused profound regret to countless friends by whom he was known and admired. He was in the first party of soldiers to be called to the colors and the first to lay down his life for his country. Mr. Finley was universally popular. He was a splendid specimen of manhood and was a baseball player of note.
     Friends of Mr. Finley's family rejoice with them in knowing that the remains of one who paid the supreme sacrifice without flinching rest at last under the protection of the stars and stripes.
  
Finley, Kate Danielly
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Feb 1937
Mrs. Albert Finley Dies in Home Here
     The death of Mrs. Albert C. Finley, 53 years of age, prominent and beloved resident of Jackson, which occurred at her home on Covington street Saturday night at 8 o'clock, came as a deep shock to a host of friends. Although she had been ill for several days, her condition was not thought to be critical and friends were not prepared for the news of her passing.
     All of her married life had been spent in Jackson and Mrs. Finley endeared herself to a large circle of friends. The former Miss Kate Danielly, of Roanoke, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Mr. J . W. Danielly and Mrs. Danielly, esteemed residents of the Alabama city. Following her marriage she came to Jackson to make her home and for many years had been one of this city's widely beloved women. An active member of the Jackson Methodist church, she was a member of the Women's Missionary Society and an untiring worker in all that pertained to the cultural and spiritual life of the community. Mrs. Finley held membership in the United Daughters of the Confederacy, in the Woman's Club and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and proved a faithful and devoted member in these organizations. She was a member of the choir at the Methodist church and used her talents as a singer as a contribution to church services.
     Mrs. Finley presided over her home with tact, dignity and kindness and was known for her unselfish service to others.
     She is survived by her husband, well known business man and farmer and former alderman of Jackson; a son, James Finley, senior at Georgia Tech; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Finley, teacher in the Griffin schools; her mother, Mrs. J . W. Danielly, of Roanoke, Ala.; a brother, Mr. W. F. Danielly, and a sister, Mrs. W. S. Lane, both of Roanoke, Ala.
     A tender tribute was paid Sunday morning when Mrs. Finley's place in the choir at the Methodist church was draped with tulle and roses.
     Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday morning at 10:30, with her pastor, Rev. A. E. Barton, assisted by Rev. R. P . Etheridge, of Chipley, immediate past pastor, Rev. Augustus Ernest, presiding elder of the LaGrange district, and Rev. W. G. Crawley, of Atlanta, who officiated at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Finley, conducting the services. Each of these ministers paid high tribute, citing her love of home and family, her unselfish work for others and her ministry in the church as evidences of a well-rounded and well-spent life. Favorite hymns, "Jesus, Savior Pilot Me," and "All the Way My Savior Leads Me" were sung. Members of the Women's Missionary Society acted as a n honorary escort. The casket was covered with white lilies and white carnations.
     Pallbearers were Mr. G. E. Mallet, Mr. Otis Ball, Mr. J. Avon Gaston, Mr. Edgar McMichael, Mr. Morris Moore, Mr. W. M. Bond.
     Relatives, friends and organizations attested their love through, numerous floral offerings.
     Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery.

Finney, Grady Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 21 May 1970
Grady Finney Dies In Macon
     Graveside services for Mr. Grady Paul Finney, 80, of 546 Cabiness Ave., who died Friday, were held Saturday at noon in Riverside Cemetery, Macon.
     Mr. Finney was a native of Jones County. He was retired from the Macon Post Office as a clerk after 44 years of service. Mr. Finney was a member of the East Macon Methodist Church,
     Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Rhetta Woodard of Douglas; Miss Lois Finney and Miss Daughie Finney, both of Macon; a brother, Mack Finney of Jackson,
Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Finney, Lessie Iola Mackey
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jul 1990
     Lessie Mackey Finney, 91, of Hilltop Nursing Home, a former resident of Indian Spring St. in Jackson, died July 11 at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     The funeral was held Saturday morning in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home, in Jackson, with the Rev. James Cantrell III officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Finney was born in the Stark community of Butts County on August 18, 1898.
     She was the daughter of the late Henry Mackey and the late Mrs. Annie Moody McMichael Mackey. She was a homemaker and a member of Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Underwood of Brigham City, Utah, Loretta Browning of Jackson, Edith McClain of Asheville, N. C, and Carol Chavies of Carrollton; sons, Carl Finney of Jackson and Paul Finney of Toon, TN; sisters, Florrie Giles of Savannah and Lucille Hodges of Hendersonville, NC; 22 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Finney, Mack Grey
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Dec 1972
M. G. Finney Buried Here On Friday
     Mr. Mack Grey Finney, 85, of 246 Indian Springs Street, Jackson, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital about three o'clock Thursday morning, December 7th, following a lengthy period of declining health.
     Mr. Finney was born August 28, 1887 in Jones County to the late Mr. Wiley Finney and Mrs. Isabelle Barfield Finney. He was a retired Southern Railway employee, having served that company for 51 years. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Graveside services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Jackson City Cemetery with Rev. Donald Gray, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Finney is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lessie Mackey Finney of Jackson; three sons, Mackey G. Finney of Memphis, Tenn., Paul C. Finney of Columbus and Carl Finney of Jackson; four daughters, Mrs. Edith McClain of Decatur, Mrs. Carol Chavies of Carrollton, Mrs. Loretta Browning of Jackson and Mrs. Barbara Underwood of Brigham City, Utah; three sisters, Mrs. R. R. Woodard of Atlantic Beach, Florida, Miss Lois Finney and Miss Dauphie Finney, both of Macon; 22 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Jimmy Chavies, Mike Browning, Calvin Finney, Gene Finney, Terry McClain and Pat Finney.

Finnie, Robert Grant
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1987
     Robert Grant Finnie, 71, of 2400 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, died Oct 26 at Southwest Community Hospita1.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Butts County with the Rev. S. D; Obie officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Finnie was born in Jones County, son of Lee and Essie Mae Finnie,
     Survivors include three daughters, Ruby Lee of Atlanta, Bessie Handy of Harrisburg, Pa., and Bertha Tyman of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Louise Sims of Jackson; 10 grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fish, Bob
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Apr 1932
Bob Fish Killed When Struck by Automobile
     Robert Fish, a well known negro of Jackson, was killed Sunday night when he was struck by an automobile on the highway near McDonough. Appearing in the road suddenly, Fish was struck before the driver could avoid the accident.
     Fish who formerly worked for cotton buyers in Jackson, was engaged in selling medicine at the time he was killed. He was blind in one eye and it is believed he did not see the car in time to escape.

Fish, Bobby L.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 1994
     Bobby L. Fish of Flovilla died Sun., Sept. 11, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Thurs., Sept. 15, at China Grove Baptist Church with Rev. A. M. Thurman officiating. Interment was in the China Grove cemetery.
     Mr. Fish was born Jan. 11, 1954 in Butts County. He was a member of China Grove Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board, as a Junior Deacon and on the building fund.
     He was the founder of Fish Brothers Construction Company.
     Survivors include wife, Gloria Fish; daughter, Demetris Fish; sons, Bobby Jr. and Dorrel Fish; mother, Ruth Fish; father, Johnny Bowen; brother, Charlie Fish; sisters Sedear Fish, Virginia Fish, Ventrice Bland and Dianne Fish; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Mann; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fish, Effie Allen
Jackson Progress Argus Jun 1979
Mrs. Fish Was Buried June 10th
     Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Allen Fish, of Jackson, were held Sunday, June 10th, at 2 o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist Church, with the Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fish died June 7th at the Westbury Nursing Home.
     She is survived by two sons, Harold and Willie M. Allen, both of Jackson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
     Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fish, John Etheridge
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1988
     John Etheridge Fish, 70, of 825 S. Mulberry St., Jackson, died Friday at his home.
     The funeral was held Wednesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at Lizzie Berry Baptist Church with the Rev. John L. Freeman officiating. Burial was in the Friendship Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Fish was a native of Butts County, son of Isaiah and Zadrie Smith Fish.
     Survivors include two daughters, Bettye Fish Wilkes of Flovilla and Dorothy Ruth Fish of Milner; son, Jimmy Fish of Atlanta; stepdaughters, Jeanette Usher and Mary Sue Barber, both of Jackson; sister, Ruth Fish of Jackson; brother, A. F. Fish of Gainesville; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fish, Lamar
(See Taylor, John)

Fish, Mary
  Middle Georgia Argus April 16, 1889
     We sympathize with our colored friend in the loss of his oldest daughter, Mary, on last Wednesday.
  
Fish, Mary Ada Spencer
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1988
     Mary Ada Spencer Fish, 74, of Monticello, died Sunday at Charter Northside Hospital in Macon.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Monticello Baptist Church with the Rev. Stan Patterson officiating. Burial was in the Westview Cemetery in Monticello.
     Mrs. Fish was a native of Butts County, daughter of George Spencer and Ada Hale Spencer. She was a member of the Monticello Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, J. C. Fish; son, Calvin Fish of Monticello; sisters, Jo Whitaker of Jenkinsburg, Edna Lunsford of Snellville, and Marie Swafford of Conyers; brothers, Tommy Spencer of Clarkesville, Homer Spencer of Snellville, and James Spencer of Plymouth, N.C.; four grandchildren.
     Jordan Funeral Home in Monticello was in charge of arrangements.

Fisher, Annie
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Mar 1968
Miss Fisher Died Monday
     Miss Annie Fisher, 80, along time patient at Westbury Medical Care Home, died Friday after a long period of declining health.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Bethel Temple, Baptist Church in Atlanta with Rev. Grover Langston officiating. Interment was in Decatur City, Cemetery, with Sherrell Funeral. Home in charge of arrangements.
     
Fisher, James M.
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Mar 1973
Man Killed Friday In I-75 Wreck
     A 71-year-old Pittsburgh, Pa., man, James M. Fisher of 500 Hoodridge, was fatally injured Friday afternoon at Locust Grove when the car he was driving pulled off I-75 into the Georgia 20 exit and collided with a large truck.
     The accident happened around 2 p.m. with Mr. Fisher succumbing to a severe head injury at Clayton General Hospital about an hour later. His wife, Mrs. Grace Fisher, 69, was admitted to the hospital with head and back injuries.
     State troopers said that Fisher pulled onto Georgia 20 from the I-75 exit ramp into the path of a truck driven by James Candler of Rome. They reported heavy damage to the truck and to Fisher's 1973 Cadillac.
     Griffin Trooper John Stickler, who assisted Henry County lawmen with the investigation, said that Mrs. Fisher was wearing a large diamond ring and that the diamond, several carats in weight, fell out on impact and became lost in a large pile of several pieces of broken glass. He said after a fruitless search Henry lawmen swept up the broken glass and were going through it in an intensive effort to find the stone.

Fisher, John F.
  Jackson Progress-Argus, December 18, 1947.
John F. Fisher Taken by Death.
     Friends here were very sorry to learn of the death of John F. Fisher which occurred at his home in McDonough December 12. A member of Alexius Commandery of Knights Templar here, he was well known to citizens of Butts county. The following account of his death appeared in the Atlanta Journal:
     McDonough, Ga. John F. Fisher, 70, for 6 years mayor of McDonough and for 30 years a rural mail carrier from McDonough post office, died at his home Friday.
     Mr. Fisher organized and served as the president of the Dixie Motor Co. For the past 21 years. He had been in declining health for some time but was in his office Wednesday previous to his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, a Mason and a Shriner.
     He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Nellie Fisher of Fayetteville, N. C. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church Saturday by the Rev. Phillips Noble of Greenville, S. C.

Fisher, S. W.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Feb 1956
Last Rites Are held Monday For S. W. Fisher
    S. W. Fisher, 75 of SpaIding county died Saturday night at his home on High Falls Road following illness of several days.
    Mr. Fisher, a retired farmer, was the father of Mrs. Charles W. Greer of Jackson and the father-in-law of Mrs. Watson Fisher of Perry, the former Miss Martha Maddox of Jackson.
    He was born in Lamar county and had spent most of his life in SpaIding county. He was a member of the Rehobeth Baptist Church.
    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Rehobeth Baptist Church. The Rev John Rawls and the Rev. H. P. McDonald officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
    Survivors include two sons Watson Fisher of Perry and Bennett Fisher of Griffin; four daughters, Mrs. Charles W, Greer of Jackson; Mrs. Terry Akin, Mrs. John Bell and Miss Martha Fisher, all of Griffin; two brothers, L. C. Fisher of Barnesville and O. E. Fisher of Griffin and eight grandchildren.
    Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was In charge of arrangements.

Fitch, Julia
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Mar 1990
     Julia Fitch of McKibben Street, Jackson, died Monday.
     The funeral will be announced by Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home.

Jackson Progress Argus 21 Mar 1990
     Julia Ann Fitch; 95, of Flovilla died March ?? at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson.
     The funeral was held on March 16 at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Coleman Hayes officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Cernetary.
     Mrs. Fitch, a native of Butts County, was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     She was the daughter of the late Ranee and Savannah McKibben
     Survivors include daughters, Myrtle Head of Jackson, Helen McClendon of Flovilla, the Rev. and Mrs. James (Bessie; Miller of McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. Welborn, Marie Evans of Atlanta, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Doris) Thornton of Augusta; sons, James Fitch and Chester Fitch of New York, Randolph Fitch of Atlanta, and Marvin Fitch of Decatur; sisters, Essie Smith of Atlanta, and Clara Banks of McDonough; sister-in-law, Leola McKibben of Cincinnati, Oh; 33 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fleming, Edgar Berkley
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Oct 1981
Fleming Rites Held Tuesday
     Funeral services for Edgar Berkley Fleming, 62, of Route One, Jackson, were held Tuesday afternoon in Richmond, Va. with Sherrell Funeral Hoine in Charge of arrangements. Mr. Fleming was pronounced dead on arrival at the Sylvan Grove Hospital Thursday night after suffering an apparent heart seizure at his residence. He was employed as a carpenter.
     Survivors include two sons, John B. Fleming of Jackson and Eddie Fleming of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Fay Ferry and Mrs. Dorothy Ann Duncan, both of Orlando, Fla.

Fleming, Nellie P.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Apr 1975
Mrs. Fleming Passes In Athens
     Mrs. Nellie P. Fleming, 78, of Route 2, Athens, died April 14th at her residence following a short illness.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Attica Baptist Church with the Reverends Robert L. Richardson, Henry Reed, and L. C. Humphrey officiating. Interment was in Attica Baptist Church Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fleming is survived by her husband, Virgil L. Fleming of Athens; three daughters, Mrs. C. W. Brown of Sandersville, Mrs. J. T. Parham of Hapeville, and Mrs. J. O. Browning of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Weems of Eatonton and Mrs. A. B. Logan of Athens; one brother, Jake Peterson of Athens; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.
     Grandsons served as pallbearers and included Dewitt Brown, Ronnie Brown, Derrell Parham, Larry Parham, Jimmy Browning and Kerry Browning.
     Bridges Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

Fleming, Virgil L.
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Oct 1975
Father Mrs. Browning Dies Athens
     Mr. Virgil L. Fleming, Route 2, Athens, passed away Saturday morning after several months of illness.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. from Attica Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert L. Richardson and Rev. L. C. Humphreys officiating. Burial was in Attica Baptist Church Cemetery.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. J. O. Browning of Jackson; Mrs. C. W. Brown of Sandersville, and Mrs. J. T. Parham of Hapeville; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Carruth of Jefferson and Mrs. Duel Latty of BelImont, Ga.; two brothers, W. D. Fleming of Barberton, Ohio, and Mr. Homer Fleming of Bogart; eight grandchildren six great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.
     Bridges Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Amelia Lovett
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Dec 1991
     Miss Amelia Lovett Fletcher, 79, formerly of Jackson, died Monday morning at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County where she had resided for the past eight years.
     A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Jackson Presbyterian Church, with the Revs. Stephen Nelms and Kirk Nesbit officiating.
     Miss Fletcher was born in Lawrenceville, daughter of the late Annie Lou Lovett and Van McKibben Fletcher. She was a graduate of Jackson High School and the Georgia State College for Women (now Georgia College) in Milledgeville.
     Before her retirement, Miss Fletcher was a dietician who worked as a consultant to nursing homes in the Middle Georgia area. Earlier, she was employed with the Farmers' Home Administration and the Flint River EMC.
     She was a member of Jackson Presbyterian Church where she had served as an Elder, and Miss Fletcher was a former member of the Mimosa Garden Club in Jackson.
     Survivors include her brother, William Lovett Fletcher of Jackson; sister-in-law, June T. Fletcher of Signal Mt., Tenn.; nephews and nieces, Bill Fletcher of Jackson, Richard Fletcher of Athens, Van M. Fletcher of Decatur, Dr. R. Van Fletcher Jr. of High Point, N.C., Carol F. Diagnoses of Charlotte, N.C., and June L. Fletcher of Birmingham, Ala. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary NEA Fletcher, and brother, Dr. R. Van Fletcher, Sr.
     In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Jackson Presbyterian Church; or to Presbyterian Homes, 2 Piedmont Center, Suite 107, Atlanta, GA 30305.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.

Fletcher, Annie Lee Crawford
Jackson Progress Argus, March 30, 1950
Death Summons Came Saturday for Mrs. Fletcher
     Mrs. Annie Crawford Fletcher, aged 72, widow of the late T. B. Fletcher, died at 3 a.m. Saturday in and Atlanta hospital after a critical illness since March 1 and a long period of declining health.
     Born and reared in Butts county, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Crawford, among the pioneer residents of the county.
     Mrs. Fletcher was a member of the England Chapel Methodist church and was active in all its affairs. She was admired for devotion to her family and loyalty to her friends. The home was known for its hospitality. Mr. Fletcher, who passed away in 1929, was one of Middle Georgia's most successful farmers. Named as a Master Farmer, we was widely recognized for his progressive methods and many of the farm practices of today were put into operation by him more than 25 years ago.
     Funeral services were held at the England Chapel church Sunday at 3 p.m. and as a tribute to a widely beloved community leader many relatives and friends attended the last rites. The pastor, Rev. W. C. Bowen was in charge.
     Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. *. B. Harris of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. *. T. Boswell of Atlanta; Mrs. D. C. Gaillard of Griffin; Mrs. T. W. Hammond of Jackson; three sons, W. D. Fletcher and R. B. Fletcher of Jackson, and Horace Fletcher of Griffin; one sister, Mrs. William Thaxton of Griffin; two brother, Clark Crawford of Griffin and Willis Crawford of Milner; several grandchildren.

Fletcher, Annie Lou Lovett
          Jackson Progress Argus 14 Apr 1982
     Mrs. Annie Lou Lovett Fletcher, 100, of Highway 16 west, Jackson, died Thursday morning at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.
     Born April 8, 1882 in Columbus, Ga., Mrs. Fletcher was one of the oldest living alumnae of Wesleyan College in Macon where she graduated in the class of 1903. She taught school in Ft. Gaines, Ga. and in the Butts County school system. Since 1918 she had been a member of the Jackson Presbyterian Church in which she had been active until her ill health.
     For 22 years, from 1941 to 1963, Mrs. Fletcher served as a member of the board of the Butts County Department of Family and Children's Services.
     Mrs. Fletcher was the widow of Van McKibben Fletcher, a former superintendent of schools in Butts County. She was the daughter of the late Dr. W. C. Lovett and Mamie Smith Lovett.
     Survivors are one daughter, Miss Amelia Fletcher of Jackson; and two sons, Dr. R. Van Fletcher of Lookout Mountain, Ga. and Lovett Fletcher of Jackson. Six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Jackson Presbyterian Church by Rev. Ed Ayers and Rev Kirk Nesbit. Burial was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
     Active pallbearers were Richard W. Watkins, Jr., Vincent Jones, Billy Leverette, Russ Marsh, Maurice Carmichael, Glen Meredith. Honorary pallbearers were 'other officers of the Jackson Presbyterian Church.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to the Jackson Presbyterian Church.

Fletcher, Catherine Harrington
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Dec 1989
     Catherine Harrington Fletcher of Route 3, Jackson, died Friday morning at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth following several months of declining health.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Jackson Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Stephen Nelms and the Rev. Kirk Nesbit officiating. Burial was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Fletcher was born in Moore County, N.C., daughter of the late Evelyn McGilvery Harrington and Elizabeth McLeod Harrington. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and had served on the staff of West Georgia College and Middle Georgia College as dietitian. She was a former home demonstration agent in Butts County and had taught eighth-grade science.
     Mrs. Fletcher served for several years as food service director for the Butts County school system, from which she retired in 1981. She served as president of the Sixth District Georgia School Food Service Association.
     Mrs. Fletcher was an elder of the Jackson Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Butts County Retired Teachers Association, the Mimosa Garden Club, and the William McIntosh chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts.
     Survivors include her husband, Lovett Fletcher; sons and daughters-in-law. Bill and Patricia Fletcher of Jackson, Ricky and Carol Fletcher of Athens, and Van and Lisa Fletcher of Avondale Estates; five grandchildren, Billy, Amy and Abby Fletcher of Jackson, and Mary Anne Fletcher of Athens; brothers. Dr. E. M. Harrington, Jr. and Wilton Daniel Harrington, both of Eastman; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Charles Dodson
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 1, 1967
Heart Attack Was Fatal To Charles Fletcher.
     Mr. Charles Dodson Fletcher, 55, of Jenkinsburg, was stricken with a fatal heart attack Thursday afternoon about 5 o'clock in the yard of his home and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     A widely known farmer and truck driver, Mr. Fletcher was born in Butts County on May 26, 1912, the son of Mrs. Geneva Carmichael Fletcher, who survives, and the late Mr. Charles Webster Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher was a member of the England Chapel Methodist Church where he served on the official board.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at four o'clock from England Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Harp, pastor officiating. Burial was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucile Compton Fletcher; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Knight of Jenkinsburg; two sons, Marlin C. Fletcher and Bennie D. Fletcher, both of Jenkinsburg; mother, Mrs. Geneva Carmichael Fletcher; three sisters, Miss Mary Fletcher of Jackson, Mrs. L. D. Stroud of Jackson and Mrs. R. F. Cooper of Decatur; one grandson, Don Fletcher of Jenkinsburg; several nephews.
     Pallbearers were Bobby Letson, Robert Fletcher, Douglas Stroud, Sammy Smith, Herbert Crane, Eddie Cooper, Bobby Cooper, Billy Cooper.
  
Fletcher, Charles Joseph
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Nov 1989
     Charles Joseph Fletcher, 55, of Route 1, Jenkinsburg, died Saturday at Georgia Baptist Hospital.
     The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Taylor Gallman officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with full
military honors.
     Mr. Fletcher was a native of Butts County, son of the late William Thomas Fletcher and Julia Pullin Fletcher. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and during his service was injured while swimming. He has been medically retired from the Air Force since the accident.
     Mr. Fletcher was a member of England Chapel United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his brother, William Robin Fletcher of Marietta; two' nieces, Julie Junk of Omaha, Neb., and Ginger Fletcher of Marietta; and a nephew. Matt Fletcher of Marietta.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Charles Webster
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 1, 1934
Mr. C. W. Fletcher Succumbs To Attack.
     Coming as a shock to the family and a host of friends was the death of Mr. Charles W. Fletcher, 59 years of age, which occurred Friday morning at 5:30 at his home near Jenkinsburg. While he had not been in robust health for some time, the fatal attack came without warning. He became ill as he was preparing to arise Friday morning and expired in a short time.
     Mr. Fletcher was connected with an old and prominent family of this county. He was a son of the late Mr. William H. Fletcher, among the county's leading citizens. Mr. Fletcher was recognized as one of the county's most successful farmers and was a fine type of citizen. He was a member of the England Chapel Methodist church.
     Surviving Mr. Fletcher are his wife, who previous to her marriage was Miss Geneva Carmichael; three daughters, Mrs. Douglas Stroud, Miss Mary Fletcher and Mrs. Franklin Cooper, of Jackson; two sons, Willie and Charles Fletcher; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Dixon of Atlanta; and a brother, Mr. W. C. Fletcher of Brunswick.
     Funeral services were held at the graveside at the Jackson cemetery Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. R. C. Owen, of Jenkinsburg, and Rev. E. C. Wilson, of Atlanta, officiating. Many lovely floral offerings were sent by relatives and friends. The pallbearers were David Fletcher, R. T. Boswell, Gus Carmichael, Tom Peek, Tom Bailey and Robert Fletcher.
     Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
  
Fletcher, Donna J O.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jul 1964
Rites for Fletcher Infant Held Thursday
     Graveside services for Donna J O. Fletcher, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie D. Fletcher of Jenkinsburg, were conducted Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Jackson City Cemetery. The Rev. Don Harp, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Charge, officiated with Haisten
     Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     The infant died Wednesday night, July 8, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     She is survived by her parents, her mother being the former Miss Marilyn Townley of Carrollton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fletcher of Jenkinsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Townley of Carrollton; two uncles and two aunts.

Fletcher, Elizabeth Pinnell
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Nov 1984
     Elizabeth Pinnell Fletcher, 72, formerly of Jackson, died Nov. 19 at the Sumter County Hospital in Americus following a period of declining health.
     Mrs. Fletcher had resided at the Magnolia Manor Retirement Center near Americus for several years. Widow of Robert B. Fletcher, she was a retired employee of the C&S Bank of Jackson and was a member of England Chapel United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Shaw and Ann Fletcher of Americus; grandchildren, Patricia and Robert Blount of Tampa, Fla. and Bobby, Denise, and Byron Fletcher, all of Americus; several nieces and nephews,
     Services were conducted Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Pareti and the Rev. Dan Brown officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Stanley Maddox, Denny O'Neal, Bill Fletcher, Larry Sealock, Wendell Snencer Sr and Nisbet Kendrick.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the England Chapel United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.

Fletcher, Emma L Moore
  The Jackson Argus January 17, 1902
     Mrs. W. H. Fletcher, who has been an invalid for the past few years, passed away Sunday, at her home near England's Chapel, surrounded by loved ones. The body was laid to rest in the city cemetery Monday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. B. O. England and J. L. Ware. To the sorrowing family The Argus extends its deepest sympathy.
  
Fletcher, Emmett
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1989
     Emmett Fletcher, 67, a former resident of Butts County, died Saturday morning at the VA Hospital in Dublin, Ga.
     The funeral was held Monday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Townsend Funeral Home in Dublin. Burial was at 3 p.m. in Moultrie.
     Mr. Fletcher is survived by two daughters, Salli Hoard of Jackson and Susie Mullis of Dublin; sons, Steve and Scott Fletcher, both of Jackson; and three grandchildren.
     Townsend Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Gerald B.
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jan 1976
Last Rites For Mr. Fletcher On Wednesday
     Funeral services for Gerald B. Fletcher, 66, of 751 Woodley Drive NW, Atlanta, were held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Spring Hill with the Rev. Charles L. Hagood officiating
     Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Christmas Eve under the direction of Haisten Brothers Funeral Home.
     The son of a pioneer Butts County family, his parents were the late Thomas Fletcher and Mrs. Maggie Spencer Fletcher.
     A retired professor of textile engineering at Georgia Tech where he had been a faculty member for over 20 years and an advisor to Delta Kapha Phi fraternity, he died Monday after a brief illness.
     Survivors include his widow, the former Frances Pound; sons, Gerald T. Fletcher, of Charlotte, N. C., James R. Fletcher of Augusta; sisters, Mrs. Edith Echols of Jackson, Mrs. John H. Haddock of Macon; brother, H. M. Fletcher of Jackson, three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Fletcher, H. Quigg, Dr.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 12, 1940
Dr. Fletcher Dies In Chattanooga.
Was leading physician of that city. Had been ill short while, was born and reared here.
     Many Jackson and Butts county friends of Dr. H. Quigg Fletcher were grieved to learn of his death which occurred Saturday night at his home in Chattanooga. Dr. Fletcher had practiced medicine in Chattanooga for more than thirty years, and was the official physician-member of Draft Board No. 3 of that city.
     Dr. Fletcher was born in Butts county, son of the late Mr. Merritt Fletcher and Mrs. Hattie McKibben Fletcher. He received his academic degree at the University of Georgia, and his medical degree from Tulane and John Hopkins University in Baltimore in 1909. He was a past president of the Chattanooga and Hamilton county medical societies. He worked successfully in the campaign to enlarge Erlanger Hospital and had served as chief of staff of both the Erlanger and the T. C. Thompson's Children's Hospital. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the AMERICAN Medical Society and the Tennessee State Medical Association. He served as a captain in the Medical Corps during the World War. Dr. Fletcher was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Mountain City Club, the Chattanooga Rod and Gun Club, the Chattanooga Yacht Club, and many other civic and patriotic organizations.
     Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church, Rev. Dr. James L. Fowie officiating. As an honorary escort were the members of the Chattanooga and Hamilton County medical societies and the staffs of the Erlanger and T. C. Thompson hospitals. Interment was in Forest Hills cemetery.
     Dr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Lamar Fletcher; one son, Quigg Fletcher Jr., medical student at Johns Hopkins; one brother, Van Fletcher, Jackson; three nieces, Misses Neva Fletcher, Washington, D.C., Amelia Fletcher, Thomasville, Wilhelmina Fletcher, Charleston, S.C.; three nephews, Dr. Van Fletcher Jr., Chattanooga; Lovett Fletcher, student at Georgia Tech, and Henry Fletcher Jr., student at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
  
Fletcher, Harold Bane, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Feb 1987Fletcher
     Harold Bane Fletcher Sr.,68, of 401 Pinelea Road, Griffin, died Jan. 5 at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
     The funeral was held Jan. 6 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
     Mr. Fletcher, a native of Butts County, was a retired manager of Colonial Stores. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Griffin. _.
     Survivors include his wife, Gladys Andrews Fletcher; daughter, Sandra Kehne of
Morrow; sons, Harold B. Fletcher Jr. of Griffin and Ken Fletcher of Atlanta; sister, Sara Hamil of Avondale Estates; brother John L. Fletcher of Tucker; two grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.

Fletcher, Harriet Clementine McKibben
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 12, 1920
Beloved Woman Is Called To Reward.
     After a critical illness of several days and a period of feeble health extending over several months, Mrs. Hattie Fletcher passed away at her home on West Third street at 10:45 o'clock Tuesday night. Pneumonia and other complications were given as the cause of death.
     The passing of this splendid Christian character came as a profound shock to many Friends. Mrs. Fletcher possessed all the graces and charms of a woman of the Old South and endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. Before her marriage she was Miss Hattie McKibben, member of a prominent family of the county. She had attained her seventy-fifth year. For the past fifty years or more she had been a devoted member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Mr. Merritt Fletcher, preceded her to the grave several years. The devotion of this lovable character to her family and the affection lavished on her by her sons was one of the beautiful incidents of her life.
     She is survived by three sons, all prominent and useful citizens, Judge H. M. Fletcher and Prof. Van Fletcher of Jackson and Dr. H. Quigg Fletcher, of Chattanooga; one sister, Mrs. Susana Foster, and several nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of Mr. Thomas McKibben.
     Funeral services were held at Fellowship church Thursday morning at 11 O'clock, her pastor, Dr. M. McKay, conducting the impressive rites. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the church cemetery.

Fletcher, Harry H.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Jul 1979
Fletcher Rites Held Monday
     Services for Harry H. Fletcher, 48, of 392 West Ave., were held Monday afternoon in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson. Rev. Alton Burrell and Rev. Francis Ford officiated. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Fletcher died Saturday night, June 30th, after suffering an apparent sudden heart seizure.
     Fletcher was a life long resident of Butts County. He was the son of the late David Fletcher and the late Willie Byrd Fletcher.
     He was employed by the General Motors Lakewood plant, and was a member of the England Chapel United Methodist Church.
     Fletcher is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joanne Mills Fletcher; one daughter, Mrs. David Cook of Jonesboro; two brothers, Lamar Fletcher of Jenkinsburg, and Baker Fletcher of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Julia Mallory, Mrs. Rachel Sanders, Mrs. Marjorie Englett, all of Atlanta, and Mrs. Joanne Sealock of Jackson.
     Pallbearers included Frank Waters, Bill Maddox, Bubba Fletcher, Shaw Fletcher, Henry Fletcher, and Bailey Woodward.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Henry Baker
  The Jackson Argus May 21, 1896
Masonic Resolutions.
To St. John's Lodge, No. 45, F. & A. M.
Your committee to draft resolutions upon the death of Bro. H. B. Fletcher, submit the following:
     On the 8th day of January, 1896, death removed from our Lodge, Bro. H. B. Fletcher. In this we are grieved, but an all-wise Providence was good to him and to us in permitting him to live so long among us to do good as a father, a husband, a neighbor and a Mason.
     He exemplified the true principles of Masonry in his daily intercourse with us,
He lived up to the vows which he assumed at the alter of Masonry, teaching us, as he moved among his fellow brethren, in Masonry, the beauties of the order.
     Brother Fletcher was among the oldest of our citizens, and did much during his long and useful life among us to advance the interests of his county materially, morally and Masonically, and truly can we say; "Blessed are they that die in the Lord, for their works do follow them."
     Let us, as his brethren, emulate him in all his efforts to make the world better, and as he did, make those among whom we live cheerful and happy, and for a ray of sunshine seemed to go forth from him at all times.
The chain is broken; our brother has entered the far beyond; he will not again meet with us here, but let us so live and keep the principles of Masonry that we may join him in the Lodge above. We grieve the loss of our brother, but our loss is his gain.
     To his children and kinsmen, we extend our sympathy, and while our loss is not like theirs, it brings grief and sorrow to our order.
Resolved, that these resolutions be recorded upon our minutes; a page be inscribed to the memory of our brother and his family be furnished with a copy of these resolutions, under the seal of the lodge, and that the same be published.
Fraternally submitted;
  T. J. Dempsey, Ch'n.; Samuel McKibben, Henry Thaxton. Committee.

Fletcher, Henry M
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 7, 1977
H. M. Fletcher Rites Were Held Friday.
     Funeral services for H. M. Fletcher, 77, of Jackson, were held Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Death came to Mr. Fletcher on Wednesday afternoon, June 29th, at the Westbury Nursing Home where he had been a patient for a brief time. On May 28th, he suffered a major stroke and was confined to an Atlanta hospital for several weeks before being admitted to the Jenkinsburg rest home.
     A lifelong resident of Butts County, he was the son of the late John Thomas Fletcher and the late Maggie Spencer Fletcher. A 1922 graduate of Georgia Tech, he spent most of his adult life as an employee of the Pepperton Cotton Mills of Jackson, where he retired as superintendent a number of years ago.
     Keenly interested in athletics at both Jackson High and his college alma mater, he was a star athletic in his own right, for years starring as an infielder with the Pepperton baseball team during the 1920's and 30's.
     Mr. Fletcher was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church, serving on its Board of Stewards for over 40 years, and was a member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and the Griffin Lodge 1207 of the Elks.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Bolton Fletcher, of Jackson, daughter of Mrs. George Cannon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son Herbet Maddox Fletcher, Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas J. Echols of Jackson and Mrs. John H. Haddock, of Macon, seven grandchildren.
     Serving as pallbearers were David Ridgeway, Dr. Richard Kicklighter, George Lindsey, Hugh Glidewell, Sr., Eugene Parrish, Danny Hoard, Denny O'Neal and Mac Davis.
     Honorary pallbearers were M. W. Carmichael, Harry Redman, Fred Hammond, John Yawn, and members of the Official Board of the Jackson United Methodist Church.

Fletcher, Henry Merritt
Jackson Progress-Argus Mar 14, 1940
Judge Fletcher Called by Death at Noon Tuesday
Had a Long and Brilliant Career as Teacher and Attorney. Served as Mayor and State Senator
     Henry Merritt Fletcher, prominent member of the Jackson bar, former mayor of Jackson, former state senator from the twenty-sixth district and one of the county's leading citizens, died at his home on the Griffin road Tuesday morning after a critical illness of several days. He had been in declining health for several weeks and was critically ill for more than a week.
     The death if this outstanding citizen caused sincere sorrow to a host of friends. Descendant of distinguished middle Georgia families, he was born January 24, 1869, and only recently celebrated his seventy-first birthday. He was the son of Richard Merritt Fletcher, Confederate cavalry leader, and Mrs. Hattie McKibben Fletcher, member of families who settled in this section early in the last century.
     Educated in the old field schools of the post-war period, Judge Fletcher enrolled in the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega and there compiled a brilliant record as a student. After graduation he returned to Butts county and his first teaching experience was in the Oak Grove school, near where he was born. Late he taught in Jackson and for many years at Gordon Institute, Barnesville, and was commandant of cadets. As an instructor he was thorough and helped to train many prominent Georgians.
     Giving up a career in teaching he studied law at the University of Geogia and after graduation first practiced in the courts of Jefferson county in Birmingham, Ala. He returned to Jackson more than thirty years ago and during the intervening period had been an active and influential member of the Jackson bar. He had been associated in the trial of many important cases and was attorney for several large companies.
     Many years, ago he was called to serve as mayor of Jackson, a position he held for several years. He was judge of the old city court and there won the title of judge. He represented the twenty-sixth district in the Georgia state senate and there proved a conservative and able representative of the people. For many years he was chairman of the Butts county board of registrars, a connection he resigned only recently because of failing health. He was a director of the Jackson Nation Farm Loan Association.
     Born and bred in the Presbyterian faith, Judge Fletcher was an elder in the Jackson Presbyterian church. He formerly taught the Men's Bible class of that church and his brilliant lectures will long be remembered by those enrolled in the group. He served as president of 'the Jackson Kiwanis club.
     One of Georgia's most widely known Masons, Judge Fletcher had served all the local bodies, blue lodge, chapter and commandery and was a member of the Shrine. His Masonic library is one of the most notable collections in the state and his addresses to members of the fraternity afforded an insight into his deep love for the order. Possessing a brilliant and retentive memory, his Masonic lectures are treasured by members as classics. To the fraternity he gave many years of constant, loyal, unwavering devotion.
     Judge Fletcher and his brothers owned large farming interests in Butts county. He was interested in peach culture and livestock.
     Judge Fletcher was loyal to his friends, a champion of clean and honest government, honest and honorable in all relations of life, generous in his impulses, a useful and constructive citizen who served well his generation.
     Funeral services were held at Fellowship Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the Rev. G. A. Briggs, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated. The Masons had charge of the services at the graveside. Friends, relatives and organizations attested their love by numerous floral offerings. Burial was in the family lot beside his father and mother, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge .of arrangements.
     Surviving are two children, Miss Wilhelmina Fletcher, of Charleston, S. C.; Henry Fletcher, Jr., student at Georgia, Tech; two brothers, Van Fletcher, former Butts county school superintendent, and Dr. H. Quigg Fletcher, of Chattanooga,. Tenn.; three nephews and two nieces.

Fletcher, Henry Merritt, Jr., Col.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Oct 1969
Col. Fletcher Died Of Knife Wound
     Additional details concerning the death of Col. Henry Merritt Fletcher, Jr., 48, a native of Jackson, have been brought to light with a statement issued to the Progress-Argus by Col. Fletcher's mother, Mrs. Dollie S. Bailey, regarding his death in a Washington, D. C. hospital on Friday night, October 3rd.
     The statement by Mrs. Bailey is as follows:
     "On the evening of September 22nd at about 9 p. m., Col. Henry M. Fletcher was admitted to DeWitt Army Hospital with a serious knife wound in his abdomen, allegedly inflicted by his wife, Rebecca Cook Fletcher of Orangeburg, S. C. His condition became progressively worse, complicated by pneumonia. He died about 7 p. m. Friday, the 3rd of October."
     Funeral services for Col. Fletcher were held October 7th at the Fort Myer, Virginia Chapel with burial in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
     Col. Fletcher was the son of Mrs. Dollie S. Bailey and the late Col. Henry M. Fletcher Sr., prominent Jackson attorney. He was a 1943 graduate of the United States Military Academy and served with distinction in both World War II and the Korean War. Col. Fletcher did post graduate work at Stanford University and was graduated from the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. He had recently retired from active Army service about the middle of September and there was some speculation that he would return to his hometown of Jackson to begin a business career.
     Col. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Cook Fletcher; three children, Henry M. Fletcher III, Washington, D. C., Mrs. M. D. Parrish, Lancaster, S. C., James Oliver Fletcher, Alexandria, Va., mother, Mrs. Dollie S. Bailey of Jackson; a. sister, Mrs. W. I. Dickson, Stone Mountain.

Fletcher, Horace
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 25, 1962
Horace Fletcher Buried Sunday at Jackson Rites
     Funeral services for Horace Fletcher, 63, prominent Spalding County farmer, who died at his home in Cabins District Saturday following an illness of more than a year, were held Sunday afternoon at England Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. W. C. Bowen, former pastor, and Rev. Dennis Doane, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Born in Butts County, Mr. Fletcher was son of Mr. T. B. Fletcher and Mrs. Annie Crawford Fletcher. He had been a resident of Spalding County for 30 years and for more than 20 years he drove a school bus for the Griffin-Spalding County School System. He was a member of England Chapel Church and the Ringgold Lodge of Masons.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Weldon Fletcher; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Miller, Forest Park; two sons, Henry Fletcher, Decatur, and Horace Fletcher Jr., Locust Grove; three sisters, Mrs. C. B. Harris of Jenkinsburg, Mrs. R. T. Boswell of Atlanta , and Mrs. T. W. Hammond of Jackson; one brother, R. B. Fletcher of Locust Grove; four grandsons.
     Pallbearers were Harry Fletcher, Baker Fletcher; Lamar Fletcher, Shaw Fletcher, Tom Fletcher Harris, and L. D. Stroud Jr.

Fletcher, Horace (Bubba), Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 01 May 1985
     Horace (Bubba) Fletcher Jr., 51, died Friday morning at Griffin Spalding Hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack at his residence on the
Jenkinsburg Locust Road in Spalding County Sr. and Mary Weldon Fletcher who survives. He was employed by the Latex Construction Co. in Decatur and was a veteran, serving in Korea. He was a member of the England Chapel United Methodist Church.
     In addition to his mother, Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Sara Ann Brooks Fletcher; brother, James Henry Fletcher of Snellville; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 3:30 pm, in the chapel of .Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Gunter officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home was In charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Infant
  Butts County Progress March 8, 1913
     Mr. and Mrs. John Levi Fletcher have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their five-months old daughter. The funeral and interment was in Jackson this morning.

Fletcher, John Levi, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1988
     John L. Fletcher Jr. of Tucker died unexpectedly Monday morning.
     The funeral was held Wednesday, Feb. 17, a t 1 p.m. a t A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in the Jackson Cemetery.
     Mr. Fletcher was the son of the late John Fletcher Sr. and Treva Whitaker Fletcher of Jackson.
     Survivors include his wife, Jennie Pope Fletcher; a daughter, Jennifer Caplan of Milledgeville; three grandchildren; one sister, Sara Hamil of Avondale Estates.

     
Fletcher, John Levi, Sr.
  Jackson Progress Argus 29 Nov 1956
J. L. Fletcher Sr. Died Tuesday In Atlanta Hospital
     Funeral services for John Levi Fletcher Sr., 74, of Flovilla, were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. Lamar Watkins, pastor, officiating.
     A prominent retired merchant, he died early Tuesday morning at Emory University Hospital, following an extended illness.
     He was a native Butts countian, the son of the late Julian Webster Fletcher and Mrs. Mattie Spencer Fletcher, pioneer middle Georgia residents.
     Known affectionately to his many friends as "Pete," he was a familiar figure in the county's business circles for nearly half it century. He was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Treva Whitaker Fletcher; three daughters, Mrs. Kirk Biles, Jackson; Mrs. Carl Hamil, Griffin and Mrs. Robert Willis, Marietta; three sons, Julian Fletcher, Jackson; John L. Fletcher Jr., Decatur; and Harold Fletcher, Elberton.
     Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Pallbearers were Charles Fletcher, Willie Fletcher, Robert Fletcher, Lovett Fletcher, Horace Fletcher and Lamar Fletcher.

Fletcher, John Thomas
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 11, 1932
Mr. John t. Fletcher Passed Away Saturday.
     The death of Mr. John T. Fletcher, 67 years of age, one of Butts county's best known and highly esteemed citizens, occurred Saturday night at 11:30 at his home on East Third street. Death followed a period of declining health extending over several months and a recent critical illness of several days. To a host of friends over the county, his death will bring sincere sorrow.
     Born in Butts county, where he spent his entire life, Mr. Fletcher was connected with an old and prominent family of this section. He was a son of the late Henry B. Fletcher and Mrs. Merry Merritt Fletcher, prominent and beloved residents. He came of families long active and influential in the county's upbuilding.
     Mr. Fletcher was a man who commanded the respect of all his acquaintances. Until his health failed he was a successful farmer, having resided in Jackson for many years. He was a loyal member of the Jackson Methodist church and was esteemed for his high qualities of character. He was interested in all progressive measures for the good of the community and was a man of strict integrity, sterling worth and enjoyed the confidence of scores of friends.
     Mr. Fletcher was the last member of a large and prominent family. His brothers and sisters all deceased, were Messrs. R. M. Fletcher, J. W. Fletcher, and W. H. Fletcher, and Mrs. Janie McKibben, Mrs. Mary Liza Weems, Mrs. Lula McMichael and Mrs. Laura Compton.
     He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Maggie Spencer, of Jackson, two sons, H. M. Fletcher and Gerald Fletcher; four daughters, Mrs. J. W. Lee, of Griffin; Miss Marguerite Fletcher, of Jackson; Mrs. J. H. Haddock, of Macon; and Miss Edith Fletcher, who teaches in Greensboro, N. C. He is also survived by the following grandchildren: Mrs. J. W. Bresee, daughter of the late Mrs. Sallie Mae Fletcher Voorhis, of Towanda, Pa.; Mary Margret Lee and Joseph William Lee Jr., of Griffin; and Jack Haddock and David Anderson Haddock, of Macon.
     Funeral services attended by a concourse of relatives and friends, were held at the home Monday morning at 10 o'clock, with his pastor, Rev. T. H. Williams, of the Jackson Methodist church, officiating. The love and esteem in which he was held was attested by the many floral offerings sent by relatives, friends and organizations. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. A. Godsey, J. C. Kimbell, Paul Tyler, J. L. Lyons, H. M. Moore and R. J. Carmichael. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson city cemetery.

Fletcher, Julia Bolton
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Mar 1993
     Julia Bolton Fletcher, 80, of Jackson died Mon., March 1, at the Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
     Funeral services were held Wed., March 3, at the Jackson United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Cantrell and Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fletcher was born in Spalding County, daughter of the late H. A., and Eunice Maddox Bolton. She was the widow of H. M. Fletcher of Jackson.
     She was a graduate of the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, where she majored in chemistry. For a brief time, she taught math and science at Jackson High School.
     Mrs. Fletcher was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church, were she served as president of the Fellowship Sunday school class. She was Parliamentarian of the William McIntosh Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; a charter member of the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club; and past president of the Mimosa Garden Club.
     Survivors include children Judy and George Cannon of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Mac and Bonnie Fletcher of Charlotte, N. C; sister Ruby Bolton Vance; brother Arthur K Bolton and wife, Esther, of Griffin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Julia Pullin
Jackson Progress Argus o4 Mar 1987
     Julia Pullin Fletcher, 75, of Route 1, Jenkinsburg, the England Chapel Road, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson.
     Graveside funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. in the Jackson cemetery with the Rev. Harry Shepherd officiating.
     Mrs. Fletcher was born in Spalding County, daughter of the late Leon Wilson Pullin and Anna Emaline Patrick Pullin. She was the widow of William T. (Willie) Fletcher.
     Mrs. Fletcher was a retired employee of the Atlanta General Depot where she worked for 26 years. She was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church, the Jenkinsburg Garden Club, and the Sylvan Grove Hospital Auxiliary.
     Survivors include two sons, Joe Fletcher of Jenkinsburg and William R. (Robin) Fletcher of Marietta; grandchildren, Julie Junk of Omaha, Neb., Matt Fletcher of Cherry Point, N.C., and Ginger Fletcher of Marietta; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Jennifer Junk of Omaha; sisters, Edna P. Forrer of Locust Grove and Caroline Franklin of Jackson; brothers, Henry Pullin of Atlanta and Alton Pullin of Griffin; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Julian W.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 19, 1983
Mr. Fletcher.
     Julian Whitaker Fletcher, 62, of 709 Covington St., Jackson died early Sunday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Fletcher was the son of the late John Levi Fletcher and the late Trevie Lou Whitaker Fletcher.
     Mr. Fletcher was associated with Colonial Stores for 23 years and for 10 years was employed by the Life of Georgia Insurance Company before his retirement. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and the Life Underwriters Association in Griffin. In addition he was a Mason and a member of the St. Johns Lodge No. 45 in Jackson, A Jaycee, and a member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annette Davis Fletcher of Jackson; sons, Roger Fletcher of Morrow, Larry and Tommy Fletcher, of Jackson and Perry Crowder of Lilburn; daughters, Mrs. Debbie Reeves, Mrs. Janice Moore, and Miss Susan Fletcher, all of Jackson; sisters, Mrs. Myra Willis of Marietta, Mrs. Sara Hamil of Decatur; brothers, John L. Fletcher of Griffin, 10 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in Haisten's Chapel with Rev. Malcolm Paterson officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Julian Webster
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 14, 1921
Mr. J. W. Fletcher Is Summoned By Death.
     After an illness lasting from August 1919, Mr. J. W. Fletcher, one of the county's well known and prominent citizens, passed away at his home near Jackson Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. He suffered from Bright's disease. During the past several months, he had been confined to his home and had been able to get out but little.
     Mr. Fletcher was 68 years of age. He was a member of a prominent family of the county and was a large and successful farmed and man of affairs. Several years ago he served as a member of the board of county commissioners. He was a member of England Chapel Methodist church and Jenkinsburg lodge of Masons. Mr. Fletcher had many friends over the county who were sorry to know of his passing.
     The surviving relatives are his wife, who was Miss Mattie Spencer before marriage; a son, Mr. J. L. Fletcher; a brother, Mr. J. T. Fletcher; one sister, Mrs. Laura Compton, and several grandchildren.
     The funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. E. C. Wilson officiating. The services at the grave were in charge of the Jenkinsburg lodge of Masons. The body was laid to rest in the Jackson cemetery.

Fletcher, Julian Whitaker
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jan 1983
     Julian Whitaker Fletcher, 62, of 709 Covington St., Jackson died early Sunday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Fletcher was the son of the late John Levi Fletcher and the late Trevie Lou Whitaker Fletcher.
     Mr. Fletcher was associated with Colonial Stores for 23 years and for 10 years was employed by the Life of Georgia Insurance Company before his retirement. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and the Life Underwriters Association in Griffin. In addition, he was a mason and a member of the St. John's Lodge No. 45 in Jackson, a Jaycee, and a member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annette Davis Fletcher of Jackson; sons, Roger Fletcher of Morrow, Larry and Tommy Fletcher of Jackson, and Perry Crowder of Lilburn; daughters, Mrs. Debbie Reeves, Mrs. Janice Moore, and Miss Susan Fletcher, all of Jackson;
     Sisters, Mrs. Myra Willis of Marietta, Mrs. Sara Hamil of Decatur; brothers, John L. Fletcher of Tucker, Harold Fletcher of Griffin; 10 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in Haisten's Chapel with Rev. Malcolm Paterson officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Margaret Spencer
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 6, 1945
Services Tuesday For Mrs. Fletcher.
     Mrs. John T. Fletcher, 75 years of age, beloved resident of Jackson died Saturday night in Sarasota, Fla., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Echols. Death followed a brief illness. Mrs. Fletcher left several days ago to spend the winter with Mrs. Echols in Sarasota.
     The former Miss Maggie Spencer, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spencer, pioneer residents of Butts County. Her father came from Scotland when he was ten years old and spent an active career in the community. She was the widow of Mr. J. T. Fletcher, one of the county's successful planters. Mrs. Fletcher was a member of the Methodist Church and was a woman of remarkable energy and industry and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends.
     Survivors include the following children, Miss Marguerite Fletcher, of Jackson; Mrs. Davis F. Lee, of Indian Springs; H. M. Fletcher of Jackson; Mrs. John Haddock of Macon; Mrs. J. T. Echols of Sarasota, Fla.; Gerald Fletcher of Atlanta. She is survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Annie Beauchamp of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and Rev. W. S. Norton, pastor, officiated. Friends, relatives, and organizations sent lovely floral offerings as a token of affection.
The pallbearers were A. W. Newton, J. W. O'Neal, Wright Watkins, D. P. Settle, W. O. Ball, L. J. Ball.
     Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.

Fletcher, Marguerite
Jackson Progress Argus 22 May 1975
Miss Fletcher Buried In Jackson
     Miss Marguerite Fletcher, 81, widely known and prominent citizen of Butts County, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May, 14th, at the Goodwill Care Home in Macon. Miss Fletcher had been in declining health for several years and had been a patient
at both Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County and the Goodwill Care Home for the past four years. She had previously made her home on Covington Street.
     Born in Butts County on November 22, 1892, she was the daughter of the late Mr. John Thomas Fletcher and the late Mrs. Maggie Spencer Fletcher.
     Miss Fletcher was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church. She was formerly employed as a secretary for Pepperton Cotton Mills in Jackson for about 40 years.
     Graveside services were held Friday afternoon, May 16th at 3 o'clock at 'the Jackson City Cemetery with Rev. Phil DeMore, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Miss Fletcher is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thomas J . Echols of Jackson and Mrs. John H. Haddock of Macon; two brothers, H. M. Fletcher of Jackson and Gerald B. Fletcher of Atlanta; a number of nieces and nephews.

Fletcher, Marlin Charles
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Nov 1987
     Marlin Charles Fletcher, 45, of Route 1, Jenkinsburg, died Tuesday morning at the Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta.
     The funeral will be held today a t 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Harp and the Rev. Thomas Smith will officiate with burial in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Fletcher, a native of Butts County, was the son of the late Charles D. Fletcher and Lucille Cooper Fletcher. A 1960 graduate of Jackson High School, he was a member of the England Chapel United Methodist Church and he was a Mason,
For more than 23 years, Mr. Fletcher coached baseball and Softball in the Butts County. Recreation Program and was employed by the department for several years. In 1986 one of the baseball fields at the Daughtry Recreation Park was named in honor of Mr. Fletcher and his brother, Bennie, who has also coached recreation teams for many years.
     Survivors include a daughter, Lezlie Fletcher of Jackson; his mother, Lucille Cooper Fletcher of Jenkinsburg; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Lanier Knight of Jenkinsburg; brother and sister-in-law, Bennie and Marilyn Fletcher of Jackson; nephews, Don and David Fletcher and Joe Knight; one niece, Beth Knight.
     Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,

Fletcher, Martha Jane Spencer
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 2, 1939
Mrs. J. T. Fletcher Claimed By Death.
     Mrs. Martha Jane Fletcher, 80 years of age, widow of the late Mr. J. W. Fletcher, died Sunday night at the home of her son, Mr. J. L. Fletcher, in Flovilla. Long in feeble health, she suffered from the infirmities of age.
     She was born Mrs. Martha Jane Spencer, daughter of Thomas A. Spencer and his wife, Sarah Ball Spencer, among the pioneer residents of Butts county.
     Her long and useful life was spent in this county where she was known and loved by a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Fletcher was connected with families long prominent in the county's upbuilding. She was a member of England's Chapel Methodist church. Her late husband was a member of the board of county commissioners and was one of the county's most successful farmers. After Mr. Fletcher's death several years ago she had resided with her son.
     She is survived by her son, and four sisters, Mrs. J. T. Fletcher, Mrs. R. E. Evans and Mrs. C. T. Beauchamp, all of Jackson, and Mrs. W. H. Steele, of Griffin; two brothers, George and James Spencer, of Jackson; several grandchildren, including T. D. Fletcher, Jr., and Mrs. O'Neal, of Atlanta, children of the late Dr. T. D. Fletcher; Mrs. K. A. Biles, of Jackson; Misses Sara and Myra Fletcher, J. L. Fletcher, Jr., Harold and Julian Fletcher, and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services for this beloved woman were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fletcher in Flovilla Monday afternoon at 2:30. Many friends were present for a last tribute and attested their esteem by lovely floral offerings. Rev. A. E. Barton, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, conducted the services.
     The pallbearers were the grandsons, J. L. Fletcher, Jr., Harold and Julian Fletcher, Kirk Biles, T. D. Fletcher and Mr. Steele.
     Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery.
  
Fletcher, Mary
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jan 1971
Rites Sunday In Jackson For Miss Fletcher
     Miss Mary Fletcher, 71, widely known retired school teacher and former resident of Jackson, died at 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning, January 2nd, in Decatur. She was born August 10, 1899 in Butts County, the daughter of the late Mr. Charles W. Fletcher and Mrs. Geneva Carmichael Fletcher, also both of Butts County.
     Miss Fletcher retired from teaching in 1961 and during her 44 years had missed only four days of school. She was a Cum Laude graduate of Tift College and was named Jackson High School's Teacher of the Year in 1958. In addition to teaching at Jackson she was principal of Orrs Grammar School for several years. She received her education at the University of Georgia, Mercer University, receiving her BS Degree in Elementary Education from Tift College.
     In 1920-21 she was the faculty of a one teacher school at Providence and performed this same task in the Elgin Community in 1921-23. During the 1923-24 school year she was principal at the Cork School. She served as principal and teacher of three grades at the Ringgold School in Spalding County.
     An active church worker, she was Sunday School Superintendent of England Chapel Sunday School and teacher of the adult class for many years. Following her retirement the class was named the Mary Fletcher Class. She was also president of the WSCS and church treasurer for a number of years.
     Funeral services for Miss Fletcher were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from England Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Francis Ford and the Rev. Don Harp officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Miss Fletcher is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Stroud of Stone Mountain and Mrs. R. F. Cooper of Decatur; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Douglas Stroud, Robin Fletcher, Bennie Fletcher, Marlin Fletcher, Frank Cooper and Lanier Knight.

Fletcher, Mary Augustus Mays
  The Butts County Progress January 16, 1908
Mrs. Fletcher Dead.
     As the Progress goes to press it learns that Mrs. Henry Fletcher, who has been in ill health for a lengthy time, died Wednesday night at 8:30 o'clock.
     She was very low and her death had been expected for the last week.

Fletcher, Mary Evalina Merritt
  Middle Georgia Argus December 1, 1885
Death.
     On the 24th inst. Mrs. Mary E. Fletcher, wife of H. B. Fletcher breathed her last after a lingering illness of several weeks. Mrs. Fletcher was the daughter of Wm. Merrett of Monroe county, and was born on April 5th 1827, and married to her surviving husband on Aug. 31st 1843. She was the mother of nine children four boys and five girls who all survive her. She had long been a devoted member of the church, and died in full faith of a blissful immortality. She was perfectly conscious to the last, and expressed a perfect willingness to go. Only a few moments before her death, in speaking to her husband and children concerning her future, she said; "My rest is perfect. There is only one step from my family and friends on earth to the faces of dear ones in Heaven." We extend our condolences to the bereaved ones. They now have a stronger tie to draw them upward to a better land.

Fletcher, Mary Jean
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jan 1981
Fletcher Rites Held Wednesday
     The Mass of the Resurrection for Miss Mary Jean Fletcher, 24, of 276 Conrad Court, Marietta, was concelebrated Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hapeville. Interment was in the Jackson City cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Miss Fletcher's body lay in state Tuesday evening from 7 until 10 p.m. at the St. John Catholic Church where the Rosary was said at 7:30.
     Miss Fletcher died Friday night as the result of an automobile accident near Needles, California as she was on her way home from a visit with friends in that state.
     The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robin Fletcher of Marietta, she was a graduate of Sylvan High School, Clayton Junior College and was a student at Georgia State University at the time of her death. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Hapeville and a teacher in the St. John School.
     Survivors, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Miss Julie Fletcher and Miss Ginger Fletcher; a brother, Matt Fletcher, all of Marietta; grandmothers, Mrs. Julia
Fletcher of Jenkinsburg and Mrs. Filomenia Ammirati of Marietta.

Fletcher, Mary Neva
Jackson Progress Argus Oct 22 & 29, 1964
Rites For Miss Neva Fletcher Held Tuesday
     Miss Mary Neva Fletcher of Washington, D. C. and Jackson died early Saturday morning at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington following delicate heart surgery Friday. Miss Fletcher reportedly died about 5 a. m., having never completely rallied from the operation.
     Miss Fletcher was the daughter of Mrs. Annie Lou Lovett Fletcher and the late Mr. Van McKibben Fletcher, former school superintendent and prominent in business, farming, and educational affairs. She attended Jackson High School and graduated from GSCW, now Woman's College, at Milledgeville, and received her Master's Degree at Peabody Teachers College in Nashville, Tenn.
     Prior to going to Washington, Miss Fletcher taught for a year or so at Tussahaw School in Butts County. She had been Librarian at the State Department Library since 1939 where she was a valued employee, recognized for her dedicated and efficient service. Miss Fletcher worked with the Primary Department of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington for a number of years and had just given up this church work several weeks ago. Because of the esteem in which she was held by her co-workers and friends, her body lay in state at Hines Funeral Home in Washington from 12 o'clock noon to 5 p. m. Sunday.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Jackson Presbyterian Church Tuesday morning at 10 :30 o'clock with interment in the Fellowship Cemetery. Rev. Kirk Nesbit and Rev. Jerry Tabler officiated with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Van M. Fletcher, Jackson; two brothers, Dr. R. V. Fletcher of Lookout Mountain, Ga. and William Lovett Fletcher of Jackson; one sister, Miss Amelia Fletcher of Reynolds; a step grandmother, Mrs. W. C. Lovett of Atlanta; one aunt, Miss Elizabeth Lovett of Atlanta; four nephews and two nieces.
     Pallbearers were Robert Fletcher, Joe McClelland, Rogers Starr, Ben Garland, Taylor Patrick, and S. J. Tankersley.

Fletcher, Mary Weldon
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Sep 1986
     Mrs. Mary Weldon Fletcher, 86, of 684 Jenkinsburg Road, Locust Grove, died Aug. 26 at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where she had resided for the past four years.
     The funeral was held Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Revs. Ann Fletcher and Doug Pareti officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery, Mrs. Fletcher was a native of Henry County, daughter of the late Jerry T. Weldon and Emma Patrick Weldon. She was the widow of Horace Fletcher Sr. and was a member of the England Chapel United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James Henry and Dorothy Fletcher of Snellville; daughter-in-law, Sara Ann Fletcher of Jackson; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Neva Elizabeth Miss
  The Jackson Argus September 27, 1895
A Sad Death.
     It was sad intelligence indeed that brought to us the death of Miss Neva Fletcher the only daughter of Mr. R. M. Fletcher.
     She had just graduated last June and was budding into lovely womanhood when the reaper of death struck her down. This is a peculiarly sad affliction and often we cannot understand that wise Providence which removes from our midst such bright hopes. But we know that God is too wise to err and all things work together for them who love Him.
     Death is the black camel that kneels at every man's gate and sooner or later we must all leave the scenes that surround us here.
     The young lady was of a beautiful christian character and we are reminded that blessed are they who die in the Lord.
     Though death has ended her career among the throngs of the earth yet I wot it has just begun to bloom in immortal splendor far beyond the pearly gates among the dwellers of the New Jerusalem where she has gone to welcome others as they end this earthly life. Her spirit has winged its flight through the portals of that glorious haven into a fairer region where the angels of light welcomed her into a blissful immortality.
"Forgive our grief for one removed
Thy creature whom we found so fair
We trust she lives in thee and there
We find her worthier to be loved"

The Jackson Argus November 15, 1895
Obituary of Miss Neva Fletcher.
     Death is rarely a welcome visitor, but when he speaks to one just in the strength and beauty of young womanhood, leaving in his pathway sadness and gloom, tear-wet eyes and _____ aching voids in friendly ____ hearts and a vacant place in the old _____ severe bruising of hearts left to mourn. So it was when God spoke to the subject of this sketch and said "Come home, my child, come, and read your titles ____ to mansions in the skies" Neva, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Fletcher was born in Butts county, Georgia, April 19, 1877, and died in the home of her nativity September 21, 1895, being in her seventeenth year.
     Her childhood, running like a silver cord through the lives of the dear ones at home to bind their hearts together in love, was as sweet and generous as it was pure and innocent. The sparks of her eyes blending with the smiles that lighted her face told of a beautiful soul within, which under the patient training of a pious, intelligent, christian mother, rapidly developed the virtues that adorn the christian character,
     In the writers first school, she spelled her first lesson. Happy thoughts fill the memory when the mind returns to the days, when in the little school house standing under the wide spreading branches of giant oaks, in the quiet of the country, the writer pictures the sweet, happy faces of children that comprised this school. No happier face than Neva's was there. Bright, student, obedient, she made rapid progress and stood, easily among the first in her class; beautifully trained at home, her good manners and kind disposition made her a favorite with teacher and pupil; generous to a fault and broad in her sympathies, she was rich in the possession of friendships. From the county schools she went to Jackson Institute where she received preparation for junior class in Gordon Institute in Barnesville, Ga., where she graduated with distinction in June 1894. Along with her literary training, she studied the art of painting and became quite skilled in the art. Her accomplishments well fitted her to become a leading teacher or to enrich any home or the social fabric of any community with her queenly grace, gentle manners and christian spirit. To know her was to love her.
     At the age of fourteen Miss Fletcher joined the Presbyterian church and enjoyed a happy christian experience in her close walk with God. She was an earnest Sabbath school worker, and her place in old Fellowship will not be easily filled.
     Her last days were happy, yet sad. Her brother, Prof. Henry M. Fletcher, entered upon his usual summer vacation in June in a very low state of health, and went to his father's home to recuperate. Reaching home, he found that he had contracted fever. During his long suffering Neva was constantly by his bedside, and her devotion was a source of much happiness and comfort to him, as well as beautiful testimonial of her appreciation of his interest in her education. Her brother recovered, but in the laps of many weeks the fever's blight fastened itself upon her. Its aggression was strong and stubborn; and despite the tender nursing of parents and friends and the comfort afforded by the finest medical skill available, her cheeks gradually wasted away, until the final summons came, then in the language of Bryant.
     "Sustained and soothed in unfaltering trust, she approached the grave, _____ one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams."
     And her immortal spirit plumed its silvery wings to take its flight to the haven of eternal bliss beyond the thunder's home or the lightning's ____ flash. For her, death had lost its sting, and the grave had lost its victory.
  J. C. Woodward Milledgeville, Ga.
                         
Fletcher, Richard Merritt
  Butts County Progress February 10, 1911
R. M. Fletcher Is Suddenly Taken
     News of the sudden death of Mr. R. M. Fletcher at his home near the city Thursday came as a shock to his family and a wide circle of friends. Death was due to heart failure from which he had suffered for some time. He was stricken while on one of his farms a mile or two from home and lived but a short time. Mr. Fletcher had been under treatment for several months but his condition was thought to have been very much improved recently.
     Mr. Fletcher was about 66 years of age, was one of the best known citizens of the county and belonged to an old and prominent family. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. In the civil war he served with distinction, being attached to the cavalry branch of the service. At the time of his death he was aid-de-camp to General Martin, U. C. V. He took a lively interest in all matters pertaining to the Confederacy and no braver or more loyal ever fought for the Lost Cause.
     Surviving Mr. Fletcher are his widow, who was a Miss Hattie McKibben, three sons, Mayor H. M. Fletcher, of Jackson, Prof. Van Fletcher, of Fort Gaines, Dr. H. Q. Fletcher, of Baltimore; two brothers, Messrs. J. W. and J. T. Fletcher; four sisters, Mrs. James McKibben, Mrs. Weems, Mrs. J. A. McMichael, Mrs. W. D. Compton.
     The funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending the arrival of members of the family. The funeral will probably be held Saturday at Fellowship.

Fletcher, Richard Van, Dr.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Mar 1989
     Dr. Richard Van Fletcher 81, a prominent physician in Chattanooga, Tenn., died Thursday morning.
     A native of Butts County; Ga., Dr. Fletcher received his bachelor's degree in 1929 from the University of Georgia. He was awarded a medical degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1933 and joined the staff of Duke University Medical Center, where he worked from 1933 to 1940.
     Dr. Fletcher established his practice in Chattanooga in 1940. He joined the Army Medical Corps in 1942 as chief of surgical services of the regional hospital in Camp Blanding, Fla. He was discharged from the Army with the rank of colonel and resumed his Chattanooga practice in 1946.
     He served on the staffs of Children's Hospital, Parkridge Medical Center, Hutcheson Memorial, and Erlanger Medical Center, where he had been chief of surgery.
     Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Fletcher was a fellow of the American College of Surgery and a member of the American Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, Chattanooga Academy of Surgeons, Chattanooga Hamilton County Medical Society, and the Southern Surgeons Club. He was presented the Tennessee Hospital Association's Meritorious Service Award in 1985.
     He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
     Survivors include his wife, June Thomas Fletcher; daughters, June Lovett Fletcher of San Jose, Calif.,and Carol Fletcher Dynesius of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Richard Van Fletcher Jr. of High Point, N.C.; four grandchildren; brother, Lovett Fletcher of Jackson; , sister, Amelia Flatdiar of Jackson.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga and Alexian Health Care Center.

Fletcher, Robert Baker
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Feb 1978
Monday Rites Were Held For R. B. Fletcher
     Robert Baker Fletcher, 69, of Route 1, Locust Grove (Butts County), died Saturday afternoon at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Mr. Fletcher was born in Butts County, son of the late Thomas Baker Fletcher and the late Annie Crawford Fletcher, both of Butts County. He was a retired farmer. He was a member and chairman of the Administrative Board of the England Chapel United Methodist Church, Mr. Fletcher was a former member of the Butts County Board of Education where he served for 14 years. He was a member of the Sf. Johns, Lodge No. 45 of Masons of Jackson,
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Pinnell Fletcher of Locust Grove (Butts County); one son, Shaw Fletcher; two grand- children, Bobby and Patricia Fletcher, all of Americus; one sister, Mrs. Julia F. Hammond of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Brown officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Lamar Fletcher, Harry Fletcher, Baker Fletcher, Henry Fletcher, Horace Fletcher, Larry Sealock, Nesbit Kendrick, and J. F. Ross.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fletcher, Ruth Lamar
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1971
Mrs. Fletcher Was Buried In Columbus
     Last rites for Mrs. Ruth Lamar Fletcher were held in a private service at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus Saturday afternoon, February 13th, at 3 :30 o'clock.
     Mrs. Fletcher was the mother of Dr. H. Quigg Fletcher of Columbus and the widow of Dr. H. Quigg Fletcher, Sr. of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
     Mrs. Fletcher was reared in Jackson by her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Etheredge, and it was in their home that she and Dr. Fletcher, also a native of Butts County, were married.
     In addition to her son, she is survived by three grandchildren, Mrs. Lange Taylor, Ruth Lamar Fletcher, and Quigg Fletcher, III, all of Columbus.

Fletcher, Sarah Elizabeth Harkness
  Middle Georgia Argus November 24, 1881
     Mrs. Fletcher, nee Harkness, wife of our friend Wm. Fletcher, was buried in Jackson last Saturday. She fell victim of the fatal destroyer consumption.

Fletcher, Sybil Arlene Mangham
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Aug 1961
Sybil Fletcher Died on Monday; Rites Wednesday
    Funeral services for Mrs. Julian W. Fletcher, 39, who died at her residence at 709 Covington Street Monday night following a lengthy illness, were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church. The rites were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. William L. Cawthon. Assisting in the services were Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Nazarene Church; Rev. James Burleson, pastor of the Pepperton Baptist Church; and the Rev. Charles Hartsfield, pastor of the Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church.
    Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Mrs. Fletcher was born Miss Sybil Arlene Mangham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Mangham of Jackson. A native and lifelong resident of Butts county, Mrs. Fletcher first discovered the serious nature of her illness in the Spring of 1960. In her valiant fight against one of mankind's most implacable diseases, she evoked the sympathy, best wishes and prayers of a multitude of friends.
    She was married to Julian W. Fletcher, manager of the Colonial Store in Jackson. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church and supported its every cause with her time, talent and worldly goods. Members of the Board of Stewards served as both active and honorary pallbearers.
    Surviving Mrs. Fletcher are her husband, Julian W. Fletcher, Jackson; one daughter, Janice Arlene Fletcher; three sons, Rogers Fletcher, Larry Fletcher and Thomas Fletcher, all of Jackson; mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Mangham, Jackson; one sister, Mrs. C. D. Long, of Norfolk, Va.; grandmother, Mrs. Wiley Mangham, Jackson; several uncles and aunts; several nieces and nephews.
    Active pallbearers were R. D. Lawrence, Ted Evans, Lee Roy O'Neal, E. D. Briscoe, John Hunt, and C. B. Brown Jr.
    Honorary pallbearers were H. M. Fletcher, John M. Hutcheson, Ben Haisten, Frank Fountain, Seaborn Maddox, John Nutt, Dr. Robert H. Pinckney, Henry Tate, Butler Smith, L. A. Brooks Jr., T. E. Robison Jr., J. B. Settle, and D. P. Settle.

Fletcher, Thomas Baker
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 13, 1929
Mr. T. B. Fletcher Stricken Suddenly
One of Butts county's most prominent citizens passes at home Thursday night. Funeral Sunday.
     Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Baker Fletcher, aged 59, one of Butts county's most prominent citizens, who died at his home near Jackson Thursday night, September 5, were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at England's Chapel. Hundreds of relatives and friends were present for a last tribute to this outstanding citizen and leader, the concourse probably being the largest in years to attend the funeral of a private citizen of Butts county.
     The services were conducted by Rev. E. C. Wilson, pastor of the Forsyth Methodist church and a former pastor at England's Chapel and Jenkinsburg, assisted by Rev. Y. O. Gentry, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Methodist church, and Dr. L. M. Twiggs, presiding elder of the Griffin district. The love and esteem in which this beloved citizen was held was attested by the lovely floral offerings, handsome designs being sent by Jenkinsburg lodge Masons and England's Chapel church as well as by friends and relatives. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. H. Mills, V. H. Mills, A. S. Mills, D. O. Woodward, H. B. Whitaker and H. C. Childs, members and officers of the Jenkinsburg Masonic lodge of which Mr. Fletcher was a loyal member. Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Mr. Fletcher's death which came Thursday night soon after retiring was a shock to his hundreds of friends. He had been in his usual health until the fatal attack. Death was attributed to heart trouble.
     He was one of Butts county's most prominent and most universally esteemed citizens and numbered his friends by his acquaintances.
     In every activity that enlisted his talents he was a leader, and his passing means a distinct loss to the entire county. He enjoyed the distinction of being one of middle Georgia's best farmers and a year or two ago was nominated for the honor of a Master Farmer in the contest conducted by the Progressive Farmer. His farm was not large, but had been built up to remarkable fertility and his yields of all stable crops was large. Into his farm he had put his best thought and effort and his success with cover and soil improvements crops made his farm a popular place to study improved methods. He was generally conceded to be Butts county's best all round farmer.
     Mr. Fletcher was not only a good farmer but he was a constructive citizen, interested in all measures for greater progress. He held membership and office in the Jenkinsburg lodge of Masons and had for a long time been a member of England's Chapel church and served as superintendent of the Sunday school. He was upright, honest and square in all his business relations and possessed the highest qualities of sterling integrity and Christian manhood.
     Born in Butts county September 14, 1870, Mr. Fletcher was in his fifty-ninth year. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fletcher, pioneer residents of the county and connected with leading middle Georgia families. He was married in 1894 to Miss Annie Crawford and September 6 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of that marriage.
     Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, W. D., Horace and Robert Fletcher; four daughters, Mrs. C. B. Harris, of Jenkinsburg, Mrs. R. T. Boswell, Misses Annie Bryon and Julia Fletcher; two brothers, Mr. C. W. Fletcher of Butts county and Clifford Fletcher, of south Georgia; one sister, Mrs. B. T Mixon of East Point. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Lamar, Marjorie, Thomas Baker, Mary Julie and Rachel Fletcher; Bryan, Ann and Tom Fletcher Harris and George Thomas Boswell

Fletcher, Thomas David, Dr.
  The Jackson Progress October 21, 1910
Dr. T. B. Fletcher Is Dead From Fever.
     Dr. T. B. Fletcher, one of the leading physicians in the county and member of a prominent family, died at his home at Jenkinsburg Wednesday afternoon at 3:30. He had been sick for sometime with fever.
     Dr. Fletcher, who was about 30 years of age, was a successful practitioner. He is survived by his wife and two small children and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Webb Fletcher, one brother Mr. J. L. Fletcher.
     The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2:30. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors, the lodge at Jenkinsburg and Jackson conducting the ceremonies. A short funeral service was said by Rev. Mr. Dodson. Interment was in the city cemetery.

Fletcher, Treva Ann Whitaker
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Mar 1966
Mrs. Fletcher Sr. Passes at Home Of Her Daughter
     Mrs. J. L. Fletcher Sr., 81, widely known Butts County native, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Hamil, near Griffin, Wednesday morning following a short illness.
Mrs. Fletcher, the former Miss Treva Whitaker, was a lifelong resident of Butts County but had made her home with her daughter about three years. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Kirk Biles of Jackson, Mrs. Carl Hamil of Griffin, Mrs. Robert Willis of Marietta, three sons, J. L. Fletcher. Jr. of Tucker, Harold Fletcher of Griffin; Julian Fletcher of Jackson; one brother, H. Bayne Whitaker of Flovilla ; 15 grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
     Funeral plans were indefinite at press time.

Jackson Progress Argus 10 Mar 1966
Rites Thursday At Jackson For Mrs. Fletcher
     Funeral services for Mrs. J. L. Fletcher Sr., 81, who died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Hamil, near Griffin, Wednesday morning, March 2nd, following a short illness, were held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Dunahoo, pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fletcher was a native of Buts County, daughter of Mr. John F. Whitaker and Mrs. Sara B. Harris Whitaker. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church and had made her home with Mrs. Hamil about three years.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Kirk Biles of Jackson, Mrs. Carl Hamil of Griffin, Mrs. Robert Willis of Marietta; three sons, J. L. Fletcher Jr. of Tucker, Harold Fletcher of Griffin, Julian Fletcher of Jackson; one brother, H. Bayne Whitaker of Flovilla; 15 grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Roger Fletcher, Larry Fletcher, Harold Fletcher, Kenneth Fletcher, Ronnie Hamil, Bill Hamil.

Fletcher, Van McKibben
Jackson Progress Argus 17 May 1956
     Van McKibben Fletcher, 84, succumbed to a heart attack at 9 a. m. Wednesday at his Butts county home following a lengthy illness.
     One of middle Georgia's best known educators, he served for 12 years as superintendent of the Butts County school system. During his incumbency, he was instrumental in securing, centrally located modernly equipped consolidation schools.
     Following his graduation at the University of Georgia, he taught for a number of years at Fort Gaines, Monticello, Lawrenceville and other places, attaining a reputation as one of the finest instructors and school leaders in the state.
     He was active in the development of the peach industry in Butts county, once a flourishing industry here, and which now is staging a come-back.
     For many years he served as an elder in the Jackson Presbyterian Church, where his spiritual strength and counsel proved most helpful.
     During the past few years, his main interests have been devoted to farming and he and his son Lovett Fletcher, have succeeded in establishing one of the best-rounded farm programs in the county on their farm in the Towaliga district.
     He was born August 23, 1871, the son of Richard Merritt Fletcher and Mrs. Hattie McKibben Fletcher of Butts county.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Annie Lou Lovett; two sons, Lovett Fletcher of Jackson and Dr. Van M. Fletcher Jr.,Chattanooga; two daughters, Miss Neva Fletcher, Washington, D, C., and Miss Amelia Fletcher, Reynolds; two nephews, Dr. Quigg Fletcher, Columbus and Lt. CoI. H. M. Fletcher Jr., Washington, D.C.; one niece, Mrs. Wilhelmina Baker, Savannah; five grandchildren.
     Funeral services are incomplete, pending the arrival of members of the family.

Fletcher, William David
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jul 1959
W. D .Fletcher, 63, Died Saturday At Griffin Hospital
    Mr. William David Fletcher, 63, widely known Butts county farmer, died Saturday afternoon at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital after being admitted earlier in the day. Though he had been in ill health for several years his sudden death came as a shock to a host of friends.
    A life-long resident of Butts county, he was a son of the late Thomas Baker Fletcher and Mrs. Annie Crawford Fletcher. He was actively engaged in farming as health permitted. Mr. Fletcher was a member of the England Chapel Methodist Church.
    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the England Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. J. R. Thompson, Rev. Don Welch, and the Rev. W. A. High officiating, with interment in Jenkinsburg cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Thurston Fletcher; four daughters, Mrs. W. W. Englett, Mrs. George Saunders, Mrs. Larry Sealock, all of Atlanta; Mrs. J. R. Byrd, Las Cruises, New Mexico; three sons, Lamar Fletcher, Baker Fletcher, and Harry Fletcher of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. C. B. Harris, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. R. T. Boswell, Atlanta; Mrs. D. C. Gailard, of Griffin; Mrs. T. W. Hammond, Jackson; two brothers, R. B. Fletcher and Horace Fletcher of Jackson; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    Pallbearers were Jimmy Pullin, Wheeler Manning, Shaw Fletcher, Horace Fletcher Jr., Henry Fletcher, Tom Fletcher.

Fletcher, William Lamar
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jun 1992
     William Lamar Fletcher, born May 20.1919, of 340 Walker St In Jackson, died Friday, Juno 12, at tho Emory University Hospital after an illness of several weeks.
     Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Ann Nell Fletcher officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg City Cemetery.
     Mr. Fletcher was born in Butts County to the late William David Fletcher and the late Willie Byrd Thurston Fletcher. He was decorated for service in the Army during World War II, retired from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and a member of the England Chapel United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include brother and sister-in-law. Baker and Ann Nell Fletcher of Jackson; sister and brother-in-Iaw, Joanne and Larrv Sealock of Jackson; sisters Marjerie Englett and Rachel Sanders of Atlanta; sister-in-law Joanne Fletcher of Jackson; brother-in-law Neil Mulloy of Orchard Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 
  Fletcher, William Thomas
  Jackson Progress Argus 13 May 1965
Heart Attack Tuesday Claims W. T. Fletcher
    Mr. William Thomas Fletcher, 57, of Route 4, Jackson, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital Tuesday afternoon, apparently the victim of a heart seizure.
    Mr. Fletcher, a farmer and veteran school bus driver, had just driven his bus into the loading ramp in front of the Jackson Elementary School and was on the paved walkway conversing with friends when the fatal attack occurred, shortly after three o'clock. A local registered nurse who happened to be on the scene administered to him and an ambulance was quickly summoned, but it is believed that Mr. Fletcher expired almost immediately.
    Born in Butts County and a resident here all his life, Mr. Fletcher was son of the late Mr. Charles W. Fletcher and Mrs. Geneva Carmichael Fletcher, who survives. A widely known Butts County farmer who specialized in truck crops, Mr. Fletcher had also served as school bus driver for many years. He was a member of the England Chapel Methodist Church.
    Graveside funeral services are to be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in the Jackson City Cemetery with the Rev. W. C. Bowen, Rev. Don Welch, and Rev. Don Harp officiating. Haisten Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
    Survivors include his wife Mrs. Julia Pullin Fletcher; mother, Mrs. C. W. Fletcher, both of Jackson; two sons, Robin Fletcher of Atlanta, and Joe Fletcher of Jackson; three sisters, Miss Mary Fletcher and Mrs. Douglas Stroud of Jackson, Mrs. Franklin Cooper, Decatur; one brother, Charles Fletcher, Jenkinsburg; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Fletcher, Willie Byrd Thurston
Mrs. Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1961
Mrs. Fletcher, 61, Buried Saturday At Jenkinsburg.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Byrd Thurston Fletcher, 61, were held Saturday afternoon at three' o'clock at England Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Doane and the Rev. Don Welch officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Mrs. Fletcher died November 2nd at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital following an illness of a few days. She had recently undergone surgery and was rushed to the hospital early Thursday evening, being pronounced dead on arrival.
    A native of Butts County Mrs. Thurston was the daughter of William Thomas Thurston and Mrs. Helen Byrd Glass Thurston. She was a member of England Chapel Methodist Church and was president of the Women's Society of Christian Service. The body lay in state at the church one hour before begining of funeral services.
    Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. W. W. Englett and Mrs. Larry Sealock, of Atlanta; Mrs. R. B. Freeman, Las Cruces, New Mexico; Mrs. George Saunders, Miami, Fla.; three sons, Lamar Baker and Harry Fletcher, all of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. R. C. Wopdward, East Point; Mrs. J. H. Manning, Atlanta; Mrs. J. N. Pullin, Locust Grove; Mrs. C. F. Stroud, Melborne, FI.; one brother, L. R. Thurston, Atlanta; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
    Pallbearers were R. W. Woodward, W. T. Manning, Jimmy Pullin, Shaw Fletcher, Horace Fletcher, Jr., and Tom Harris.

Flock, Carl Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Aug 1981
Carl Flock Is Buried In Atlanta
     Funeral services for Carl Lee Flock, 77, of Atlanta, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Spring Hill with burial in Westview Cemetery.
     Mr. Flock, retired owner of Flock's Heavy Equipment Co. in Miami, Fla., died Tuesday.
     A native of Alabama, he was the former owner of Jackson Lake Inn in Butts County.
     Survivors include his sisters, Mrs. Buriel Smith, Mrs. Irene Johnson and Mrs. Dayton Cross, all of Atlanta and a brother, Tim Flock of Charlotte, N.C.

Florence, A. S. Judge
  Butts County Progress October 15, 1909
Death Of A. S. Florence At Monticello Tuesday.
     News of the death of Judge A. S. Florence of Monticello, which occurred on the fifth, will be read with interest here. He was a native of Butts county, having been born at Jackson in 1838. Judge Florence was well known as a lawyer and was ordinary of Jasper county fourteen years.

Florence, George P., Dr.
Florence, George P., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1943
Dr. Florence And Wife Die Within A Week
     Shock caused by the death of her husband, Dr. George P. Florence, widely known physician of Durand, fatally injured in an automobile accident, brought about the death of his wife a week later. Mrs. Florence had been in feeble health for sometime.
Mrs. Florence died Tuesday of last week and funeral services were held Thursday. The death of Dr. Florence occurred the Wednesday before.
     Mrs. Florence was a sister of Mrs. W. G. Preston, wife of Butts county school superintendent, William G. Preston. Children surviving Dr. and Mrs. Florence, are Mrs. Helen Reeves of Columbia, S. C. Misses Elizabeth and Maude Florence, Haywood, Eddie and Ellis, twins, of Durand.
     Mrs. Florence is survived by her mother, Mrs. E. E. Adams of Godfrey, another sister, Mrs. Burma Richter of Godfrey, and two brothers, Broadus and Ben, of Detroit, Mich.
     Mrs. Brac K. Hodges of Jackson is a sister of Dr. Florence.
     Friends of these families sympathize with them in their bereavement.
                    
Florence, H. A.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 13, 1925
Mr. H. A. Florence Called By Reaper.
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Brac Hodges, of Jackson, sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Hodges' father, Hon. H. A. Florence, which occurred at his home at Durand, Ga., on January 19.
     Mr. Florence, who was 79 years of age, was one of the leading citizens of his section of the state. He was buried with Masonic honors at Trinity church cemetery.
     Mr. Florence is survived by his widow and several children, including Mrs. Hodges and Miss Julia Florence, of this city.

Florence, Mary C.
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Nov 1958
Sister Mrs. Brac Hodges Sr. Dies at Durand on Tuesday
    Friends of Mrs. Brac K. Hodges Sr. regret to learn of the death of her sister,
Miss Mary C. Florence, in Durand last week.
    Funeral services were held from Trinity Methodist Church at Durand, where Miss Florence had been a member since early childhood, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, November 4, with the pastor, Rev. W. J. Atha, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.
    Miss Florence is survived by three sisters, Mrs. B. K. Hodges Sr., Jackson; Mrs. E. P. Greene, Jacksonville, Ala., and Miss Minnie Florence, Durand; also a number of nieces and nephews.
    Miss Florence was in her 90th year.

Florence, Parkar H. Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Apr 1979
Florence Rites Held Wednesday
     Funeral services for Parkar H. Florence, Sr., 73, of College Park, were held Wednesday, April 4th, at Hemperley's Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville.
     Mr. Florence, a retired clothing store manager, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of College Park. He was a native of Atlanta.
     Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Louise W. Florence; four daughters, Mrs. J. G. Dicks, of Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. J. D. Darsey, of Atlanta; Mrs. Fred Klein, of Lancaster, Pa.; and Mrs. C. D., Johnston, of Decatur; one son, Parkar H. Florence, Jr., of Forest Park; one sister, Mrs. Stanley Murphey, of Barnesville. Mrs. B. K. Hodges, Sr. of Jackson, was his aunt.

Flournoy, Esther Banks
Jackson Progress Argus 15 May 1969
Mrs. Flournoy, Butts Native, Buried Monday.
     Mrs. Esther Banks Flournoy of 712 Hammock Street Griffin died Sunday morning at Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     A native of Fayette County, she was daughter of the late William J. Banks and Mrs. Georgia Chapman Banks and had resided in Griffin for 26 years. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and was an employee of Thomaston Mills.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at five o'clock from McDonald Chapel. Burial was in the Crouch family cemetery at Gay. Mrs. Flournoy is survived by her husband, Walter Flournoy; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Bass and Mrs. W. C. Apple, both of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. Harper Flournoy of Griffin and Mrs. Sam Stanley of Fayetteville; three brothers, James Banks of Jackson, Jewel Banks of Concord and the Rev. Albert Banks of College Park; a step-daughter, Mrs. Walter Williams of Griffin; 11 grandchildren; several niece and nephews.

Flowers, F. A.
  Butts County Progress December 11, 1914
     Mrs. A. H. Smith received news Tuesday of the death of Mr. F. A. Flowers, of Montgomery, in Johns Hopkins hospital. Mrs. Flowers is pleasantly remembered here as Miss Tommie Smith and often visited Mrs. Smith. Her friends here regret to learn of her sorrow.
  
Floyd, Bessie Maddox
  Jackson Progress-Argus April 25, 1946.
Mrs. Floyd, Born in County, Dies in Atlanta Home.
     Butts county relatives and friends of Mrs. Marvin P. Floyd, remembered here as the former Miss Bessie Maddox, regret to know of her death which occurred at her home in Atlanta Sunday.
     Funeral services were held at Capitol View Baptist church Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. W. Lee Cutts officiated and burial was in the College Park cemetery with J. Austin Dillon, funeral director, in charge of plans.
     Mrs. Floyd was born and reared in Butts county and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer Maddox of Iron Springs district. She had resided in Atlanta for several years. Her family has long been influential in the progress and growth of Butts county.
     Survivors are her husband and a son, Charles Robertson; her mother, Mrs. L. R. Davis, of Atlanta; her sister, Mrs. A. A. White of Jackson, and one brother, Paul C. Maddox, former president of the Atlanta Real Estate Board and widely known in business circles.

Floyd, Camilla Miss
  Middle Georgia Argus April 16, 1889
     Miss Camilla Floyd, an old lady, died on the pauper farm on Thursday.
  
Floyd, Charles Edward
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 1, 1963
Charlie E. Floyd of Forsyth Dies Friday, July 26
     Funeral services for Charles Edward Floyd, 80, of Forsyth, retires carpenter who died unexpectedly Friday night, July 26 in Monroe County Hospital were held Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church.
     The Rev. John Burch and the Rev. Richard Long officiated. Burial was in the Forsyth Cemetery.
     Mr. Floyd, father of Mrs. E. T. Foster of Jackson, was a native of Monroe County and had lived there all his life. He was son of the late J. A. Floyd and Mrs. Lula Brantley Floyd. He was a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jewel T. Floyd of Forsyth, one daughter, Mrs. E. T. Foster of Jackson; two sons, C. J. Floyd of Forsyth and W. N. Floyd of Smyrna; two sisters, Mrs. R. E. Stewart of Atlanta and Mrs. C. C. Maxwell of Miami, Fla; 6 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Floyd, Charles Tillman
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Feb 1964
Charles T. Floyd Buried Friday At Sandy Creek
     Funeral services for Mr. Charles Tillman Floyd, 50, were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Jackson Nazarene Church with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin and the Rev. C. D. Cowan officiating. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Floyd, a retired mechanic, died Tuesday night at his residence in Flovilla following an extended illness. He was born in Cherokee County.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ezma Allgood Floyd of Flovilla; one daughter, Mrs. J. J. Taylor of Macon; two sons, C. W. Floyd of Macon and David Floyd of Flovilla; father, Alfred L. Floyd of Flovilla; stepmother, Mrs. Bertha Floyd of Flovilla; mother, Mrs. Mae Raines of Atlanta; one sister, Louise Floyd of Atlanta; two brothers, Sammy Floyd and George Floyd, both of Atlanta.
     Pallbearers were Orien Allgood, Andy Martin, Wayne Carroll, Ralph Weaver, Edward, Waits and M. A. Wilson.

Floyd, Emily Gorham
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Aug 1973
Mrs. Floyd Buried On Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Gorham Floyd, 62, of 497 Techwood Drive, Atlanta, were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Westside Baptist Church in Jackson with Rev. Larry Youngblood, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Floyd died unexpectedly Thursday morning, July 26th, in Atlanta. She was born January 28, 1911.
     Survivors include her husband, George M. Floyd of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Floyd, Homer F.
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 29, 1949.
Jackson Burial for H. F. Floyd.
     Burial service for Homer F. Floyd, 60, employee of Dundee Mill No. 1, who died in Griffin Monday at 9 a.m. was held at the Jackson cemetery Tuesday afternoon, following services at Haisten Chapel in Griffin at 2 p.m. Rev. Gordon Wood officiated.
     He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Battle of Griffin; three sons, W. W. Battle of Griffin, US Army stationed in Guam; Troy and Bruce Floyd of Griffin.
     Funeral arrangements were in charge of Haisten Funeral Home.

Floyd, Infant
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 13, 1953
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Floyd Lose Their Infant Son
     The infant con on Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Floyd of Flovilla died August 6 in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital. Graveside services were held Friday at Sandy Creek with Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiating and burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Besides his parents, survivors are, two brothers, Winfred and Davis; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Floyd of Jackson; grandfather, R. Y. Allgood of Atlanta.

Floyd, James M.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Mar 1975
Heart Attack Claims James M. Floyd
     Mr. James M. Floyd, 46, of Cartersville, former administrator of Sylvan Grove Hospital from March 1971 to March 1972, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, March 18th. Death was attributed to a massive heart attack.
     Mr. Floyd was employed by the Georgia Department of Human Resources at the
time of his death. .
     Funeral services were held Wednesday with Huey Funeral, Home of Canton in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife and two daughters.

Floyd, John Judge
  Middle Georgia Argus March 17, 1883
     Judge John Floyd died at his home in Covington on Sunday night, 11 inst., aged 74 year.
  
Floyd, Mattie Belle Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 30, 1928
Mrs. Mattie Floyd Passes In Griffin.
     The death of Mrs. Mattie Bell Floyd, 37 years old, occurred in Griffin Wednesday morning. She formerly resided in Jackson and the family is well known here. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Homer Floyd and two children. Before marriage she was Mattie Belle Johnson.
     The funeral was held in Griffin Thursday afternoon and the body was brought was brought to Jackson and interment was in the family lot in the Jackson city cemetery.
  
Floyd, Rebecca Mrs.
  Butts County Progress July 4, 1913
Mrs. Rebecca Floyd Passed Away In Pepperton.
     At the age of 56 years, Mrs. Rebecca Floyd passed away at her home in Pepperton last Friday morning, death having been due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Floyd was one of the oldest residents of Pepperton and was a fine Christian woman, well thought of by those who knew her.
     She is survived by several children, including H. F. Floyd of Pepperton, Theodore of Thomason, Geo. F., of Jacksonville, Ala., Mrs. Ashel of Clearwater, S.C., and Mrs. Whitten of Thomaston; her father and mother and a sister, Mrs. Sallie Cunningham of Griffin.
     The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the Pepperton church, Rev. Mr. Green of Atlanta conducting the services. Interment was in the city cemetery.
  
Floyd, W. N., Mrs. (nee Thaxton)
Jackson Progress-Argus 15 Nov 1935
Mrs. Floyd Killed in Motor Accident
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     Mrs. Floyd, wife of W. N. Floyd, *** driven by J. D. Walker, negro, cut sharply a corner of Humphries and Peters streets, striking the other machine, according to police. Mrs. Floyd was thrown against the windshield, entering her jugular vein. She was
dead on arrival at Grady hospital.
     Mr. Floyd was cut and bruised and Mrs. Atkinson suffered a broken nose and Miss Atkinson was cut severely and shocked. The accident occurred about 8 o'clock Saturday night.
     Mrs. Atkinson and her daughter were visiting in Atlanta at the time of t he accident.
     Mrs. Floyd, 38 years of age, was born and reared in Butts county, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown Thaxton, esteemed residents of the county. For the past few years she had made her home in Atlanta. Relatives and friends here were shocked to learn of the tragedy.
     Surviving Mrs. Floyd are her husband; three sisters, Mrs. L. A. Atkinson, of Jackson; Mrs. C. H. Crawford and Mrs. J. W. Flynt, of Griffin; four brothers, Messrs. Len Thaxton, of Jackson; John and William Thaxton, of Griffin; Levy Thaxton, of Lake Worth, Fla.
     Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Forsyth Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. John G. Lupo officiating. Interment was in the Forsyth cemetery.

Flynt, Annie Miss
  Middle Georgia Argus November 12, 1889
  Miss Annie Flynt Dead.
     It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of Miss Annie Flynt at the home of her father, Mr. John Flynt near High Falls, on yesterday, of consumption.

Flynt, C. Gordon
Jackson Progress-Argus 30 Oct 1936
Father Former Jackson Woman Dies in Florida
     Mr. C. G. Flynt a former popular citizen of Monroe county, passed away at his home in Sanford, Fla., Friday following an extended illness. He was about 50 years of age.
     The remains were shipped to Forsyth and interment was in the cemetery of Providence church at High Falls Monday, the services being conducted by Rev. A. Ernest.
     The deceased is survived by his widow who was Miss Ethel Mapp and one son. Four brothers, [unreadable] Janie and Kate Flynt and Mrs. David Watkins, all of Sanford, Fla., also survive.
     The arrangements were in charge of Bramlett Funeral Home. Monroe Advertiser.

Flynt, Cora Thompson
Jackson Progress-Argus 24 Apr 1936
Former Residents Passes in Macon
     Relatives and friends in Butts county were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Cora Thompson Flynt, a former resident of Butt county, which occurred at her home in Macon April 8. She was a daughter of John A. and Emily Thompson, pioneer citizens of Butts county and was related to several families here.
     The death of her husband, Mr. Robert W. Flynt, occurred on April 12. Mr. Flynt was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Washington Flynt, early residents of Butts county, and has a number of relatives in this county.
     The death of this couple, coming so closely together, brought regret to many friends and relatives in this section

Flynt, Elizabeth Menla Thaxton
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Sep 1969
Mrs. Flynt Was Buried In, County
     Mrs. Menla Thaxton Flynt died Thursday night at her home, 728 Springer Drive, in Griffin. Her death came after an illness of several weeks. She was the widow of Mr. James W. Flynt.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Flynt was the daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Brown Thaxton and Mrs. Susanna Powell Thaxton. She had resided in Griffin for 38 years. At the time of her death, she made her home with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grubbs. Mrs. Flynt was a member of the Teamon Baptist Church.
     Funeral services Were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin. The Rev. Charles Pirkle, the Rev. Idus Barnett and the Rev. G. L. Howard officiated. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Flynt is survived by two sons, James L. Flynt and Wade H. Flynt, both of Griffin; four daughters, Mrs. Hoyt Lawrence, Miss Joanne Flynt, Mrs. R. A. Howard, and Mrs. Jack Grubbs, all of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. Clark Crawford of Griffin; a brother, Lynn Thaxton of Jackson; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Flynt, Ethel Mapp
  Jackson Progress Argus, March 30, 1950
Mrs. Ethel FLynt Called by Death
     Mrs. Ethel Mapp Flynt, 63, died at her home in Jackson at 6 o'clock Sunday morning after a lengthy illness.
     Born in the High Falls community of Monroe county, she was a daughter of the late J. J. Mapp and Sallie Freeman Mapp, esteemed residents of this section. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church and had a wide circle of friends.
     Following the death of her husband, Gordon Flynt, she had resided in Jackson for several years.
     Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. at the Jackson Methodist Church and the pastor, Rev. Ralph Shea, officiated. Interment was in Providence church cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were Frank Ham, Elbert Ham, W. L. Garr, Ernest Lavender, Emmett Johnson, Horace O'Neal.
     Survivors are one son, Gordon Flynt; four sisters, Mrs. W. B. Garr and Mrs. Frank Ham of Atlanta, Mrs. W. E. Proctor of College Park, Mrs. Sam Cook of Brunswick; one brother, Otis Mapp of Jackson.

Flynt, Gordon G.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Nov 1981
Gordon Flynt Dies In Florida
     Funeral services for Gordon G. Flynt, 48, of Osteen Florida were held Friday, November 18th at the Geneva Method Church with the Rev. Gary Isner officiating. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery under the direction of Brisson Funeral Home.
     Flynt's body was discovered in his residence on Tuesday, a coroner''s jury determining that he died of natural causes.
     A native of Butts County, he spent his childhood years in Jackson, graduating from Jackson High School in 1953. For many years he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dodson on North Oak Street.
     He moved to Lemon Bluff, near Osteen, Fla., in 1971 after his retirement from the U. S. Army where he served for 20 years.
     He was treasurer of the Sanford Lodge Club and an officer of Elks Club 1241, Sanford. He also was a member of the Fifty Associates, the Big 10 Hunting Club, Geneva Historical and Genealogical Society, Geneva Methodist Church and Friends of the St. Johns.
     Survivors include cousins, Mrs. Barbara Flynt Ray, Mrs. Mary Jane Flynt Barbour, Sanford and Elbert Ham, Jr.; Douglasville, Ga.
     
Flynt, Hampton
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 2, 1928
Pneumonia Is Fatal To Mr. Hamp Flynt.
     Following an illness of one week with pneumonia, Mr. Hamp Flynt, 23 years of age, died at his home at Brent, Monroe county, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. He was born and reared in Butts county and had a large number of relatives and friends here who are sorry to learn of his death.
     Mr. Flynt moved three years ago to Monroe county and was a well known dairyman of the Brent community. He was a member of the Baptist church, Woodsmen of the World and formerly belonged to the Jackson Rifles. He was a son of Mr. J. L. Flynt and was connected to a well known family of Butts county.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Brent, and interment was in the churchyard.
     Mr. Flynt is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Sara Zeliner, of Monroe Co., two small daughters; his father, Mr. J. L. Flynt, seven brothers, Messrs. W. F., J. W. W. R., O. F., Ceylon and Bob Flynt, and three sisters, Miss Hattie Duncan, of Birmingham, Mrs. Alice Pounds and Mrs. Fannie Smith, of Griffin.
Flynt, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus, Oct 19 1917
Death of Infant
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flynt have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their seven-months old infant, which occurred Wednesday of the past week. The funeral was held at Providence church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Copeland of Flovilla, conducting the services.
  
Flynt, Infant
  Butts County Progress May 15, 1914
Mr. And Mrs. Frank Flynt Loose Infant Daughter
     Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flynt have the sympathy of their numerous friends in the death of their eighteen months old daughter, which occurred Saturday night. The funeral was held at Providence church Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. J. T. Pendley.
  
Flynt, J. Cosh
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Oct 1934
Mr. Cosh Flynt Died in Columbus Sunday
     The death of Mr. J. Cosh Flynt, 83 years of age, former well known citizen of Butts county, occurred in Columbus Sunday night at 9:20. Death, attributed to the infirmities of age, brought regret to scores of friends here.
     Mr. Flynt, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wash Flynt, was born October 16, 1851, in Monroe county and spent practically his entire life in Butts county. He moved several years ago to Monroe county, and for the past 18 months had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Annie Morton, in Columbus. Mr. Flynt was connected with an old family of this section of the state. He was formerly active in the business and political affairs of Butts county.
     Mr. Flynt is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Annie Morton, of Phoenix City, Ala., and Mrs. Grady Wilstead, of Coinjock, N. C; two sons, Ed Flynt, of Auburn, Ala., and Marvin Flynt, of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Robert Flynt, of Macon, and Homer Flynt, of Anniston, Ala.;one sister, Mrs. T. W. Duncan, of Jackson. He is also survived by several grandchildren.
     The body was brought to Jackson Monday night and funeral services were held at Providence church in Monroe county Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. Harvey A King officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Flynt, James Lamar
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Dec 1992
     James Lamar Flynt, 85, of Griffin died Fri., Nov. 27, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Sunday in the chapel of McCullough Funeral of Griffin. Interment was in Westwood Gardens.
     Mr. Flynt was born in Butts County, son of the late James W. Flynt and the late Menlo Thaxton Flynt. He was a retired auto mechanic with Randall and Blakely Ford. Co. and was a member of the Baptist church.
     Survivors include wife, Lucille K. Flynt; sons and daughters-in-law Sid and Carol Flynt of Stone Mountain and Jimmy and Beverly Flynt of Niceville, Fla.; sister Joanne Flynt of Griffin; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     McCullough Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Flynt, James Washington
Jackson Progress Argus Jan 9 1931
Mr. J . W . Flynt Is Summoned by Death
     The death of Mr. James Washington 56 years of age, occurred Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home on the Indian Spring road. He had been in declining health for several months and about a year ago underwent an operation for appendicitis and had never fully recovered his strength.
     Mr. Flynt was born and reared in Butts county and was connected with a pioneer family, being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Flynt, prominent early settlers of this section. He was a well known farmer and resided on the Wilson place, owned by the Jackson National Bank. Mr. Flynt was a member of High Falls lodge of Masons, and he was highly regarded by a large number of friends.
     He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Milner Thaxton, of Butts county; five daughters, Mrs. 0. W. Martin, Misses Sara, Joan, Alice and Maude Flynt, all of Butts county ; two sons, Lamar and Wade Flynt, of Flovilla; three sisters Mrs. Sallie Pound, of Griffin; Mrs. C. C. Duncan, of Alabama; Mrs. Bell Bates, of Barnesville ; five brothers W. F. Flynt of Florida; Wiley Flynt, of Griffin; Otis Flynt, of Newnan; Seaborn Flynt, of North Carolina and Robert Flynt, of Boston, Mass.
     Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. J. F. Davis, of Flovilla, officiating. High Falls lodge of Masons, of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the services at the grave. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Flynt, John, Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus November 25, 1892
Death's Doings
Mrs. John Flynt Dead.
     It becomes our sad duty to mention the death of Mrs. John Flynt which occurred of a long illness on Sunday morning. She was one of Butts county's best and most noble ladies and her many friends will _____ to hear of her demise. Her remains will be interred at Providence on Monday.
  
Flynt, John, Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus August 3, 1886
     Mr. John Flynt who left this county last fall and moved with his family to Louisiana returned to this county on Friday under pitiable circumstances. His family has suffered considerable sickness during the year and about ten days ago his wife died leaving an infant one month old, besides five others ranging from two to eight years of age. We sympathize with Mr. Flynt in his troubles and trust that he will find better luck in the future.

Flynt, John L.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Sep 1933
Mr. John L. Flynt Passed Away Saturday In Griffin
     Relatives and friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. John L. Flynt, 79 years of age, which occurred at his home in Griffin Saturday night. He was stricken with paralysis about three weeks ago and his condition steadily grew worse until the end came Saturday.
     Mr. Flynt was born and reared in Butts county and was connected with a well known family of this section. He lived here until a few years ago when he removed to Griffin for residence. He had many friends in this and adjoining counties.
     Mr. Flynt is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. K. Bates, Mrs. Berry Pounds, Mrs. W. S. Duncan, all of Griffin; Mrs. Hattie Duncan, lrondale. Ala.; four sons, W. F. Flynt, of Jackson; Seaton Flynt, Tarbon, N. C; Robert W. Flynt, of Boston, Mass. and W. R. Flynt, of Experiment; one sister, Mrs. T. W. Duncan, of Monroe county; three brothers, H. L. Flynt, Phoenix City. Ala.; J. C. Flynt, Columbus, and Bob Flynt, of Macon.
     Funeral services were held at Providence church, Monroe county, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Fred W. Cox was the officiating minister and interment was in the churchyard.

Flynt, Lilly Maude Leverette
Jackson Progress Argus 27 May 1943
Mrs. W. F. Flynt Passed Away At Home In Jackson
     The death of Mrs. W. Frank Flynt, 60 years of age, beloved resident of Jackson, occurred at her home Friday afternoon at 7:30. Death resulted after a long and painful illness.
     The former Miss Maude Leverette, daughter of William W. and Nancy Campbell Leverette of Jasper county, she had long resided in Butts county where she spent the greater portion of her life. A few years ago the family moved to Fort Pierce, Fla., but returned to Jackson for permanent residence. Mrs. Flynt was a member of the First Baptist church of Jackson and was admired for her devotion to her family and loyalty to friends. She had a wide circle of friends here who are grieved to know of her death.
     Survivors are two sons, E. F. Flynt of San Diego, Calif.; Fred I. Flynt of Memphis, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Turner of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Mrs. T. M. Washington of Jackson; one brother, W. S. Leverette of Experiment; two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Flynt of Griffin and Mrs. C. G. Sutton of Macon. She also is survived by eight grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Liberty church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock with the Rev. G. A. Briggs officiating. The pallbearers were Robert Lee Flynt, Tap Scott, Norman Thompson, Wiley Jr., Flynt, Howard Perdue and Jack Jones.
     Burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.

Flynt, Mary E. Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus February 11, 1910
Mrs. Mary Flynt Passes Away.
     Tuesday morning at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. T. W. Duncan, Mrs. Mary Flynt was found dead in bed. When Mr. Duncan arose to make a fire Mrs. Flynt was heard talking to a child who was sleeping with her, and after Mrs. Duncan prepared breakfast and went to awake her she found her dead. It was a great shock to the family, for she was in usual health when she retired. The particulars of the funeral could not be learned. The interment was at Providence.

Jackson Argus February 11, 1910
     The death of Mrs. Wash Flynt, 79 years of age, occurred Tuesday morning, being found dead in bed when called for breakfast at the home of her son-in-law. The funeral was held at Providence church Wednesday.
  
Flynt, Otis
Jackson Progress Argus 2 Jun 1933
Former Butts Resident Passes at Griffin Home
     The death of Mr. Otis Flynt, 38 years of age, former resident of Butts county, occurred at his home in Griffin on May 23. He had been ill for the past two years and death was not unexpected.
     Mr. Flynt, who was born and reared here, had resided in Griffin for fourteen years. Funeral services were held in Griffin Wednesday.
     Mr. Flynt is survived by his wife and six children; his father, Mr. J. L. Flynt, of Griffin; two half-brothers, Mr. W. F. Flynt, of Jackson, and Mr. W. R. Flynt, of Griffin; two brothers, Mr. Bob Flynt, of Boston, Mass. and Mr. Seatland Flynt. Of Birmingham; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Smith, of Thomaston and Mrs Hattie Duncan, of Birmingham.

Flynt, Robert Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Aug 1944
W. F. Flynt Loses Nephew by Death in Griffin Home
     The death of Robert Lee Flynt 39, occurred at his home at Experiment early Tuesday. He suffered a heart attack Sunday night and did not rally. He was employed at Lowell Bleachery and was a member of De Votie Baptist church.
     He is survived by his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Flynt; one brother and four sisters. W. F. Flynt of Jackson is an uncle
     Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Flynt, Robert W.
(See Flynt, Cora Thompson)
  
Flynt, William Frank
  Jackson Progress-Argus, December 1, 1949.
Wm. Frank Flynt Taken by Death.
     William Frank Flynt, 72, former Jackson policeman and widely known political figure, died November 24 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. M. Washington, as the result of a short illness.
     Mr. Flynt was born in Butts county, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Flynt. Formerly a resident of Coody district where he served as justice of the peace, he later resided in Florida and upon the death of his wife, Mrs. Maud Leverett Flynt, has lived with his children. He retired from the Jackson police force a few years ago. Interested in political affairs, Mr. Flynt was regarded as a keen political analyst. He was a member of the Methodist church.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Liberty Baptist church. Rev. Ralph Shea officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home directing arrangements.
     Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Turner of Fort Pierce, Fla. and Mrs. T. M. Washington of Jackson; two sons, E. F. Flynt of Griffin and Fed Flynt of Memphis, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Claude Duncan of Birmingham and a brother, W. R. Flynt of Griffin.

Flynt, William Fred, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 May 1959
Fred Flynt, 48, Former Resident, Died in Memphis
     W. Fred Flynt Sr., 48, of Memphis Tenn., a native of Jackson, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, May 13, at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis.
     Mr. Flynt succumbed at 3:50 a. m. Wednesday after he became ill at his home Wednesday morning. He had just returned to his home after visiting relatives in Georgia.
     Funeral services for Mr. Flynt, a Firestone Tire and Rubber Company employee for more than 15 years, were held Thursday afternoon, May 14, at Maranatha Baptist Church near Poulon, Tenn. Burial was in Concord Cemetery near Gates, Tenn., with Sturla Funeral Home in charge. He was a member of the Baptist Church .
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Coffman Flynt; two sons, Sgt. Larry C. Flynt, stationed with the Army at Irwin, Pa., and Fred Flynt Jr., of St. Louis; two daughter, Miss Jean Flynt and Miss Wanda Flynt, both of Memphis; a brother, E. F. Flynt of Forest Park; two Sisters, Mrs. T. M. Washington of Jackson; and Mrs. Fred Turner of Ft. Pierce, Fla.
Flynt, Willie Paul
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 7, 1921
Little Boy Dies As Result Of Accident.
Fatal injuries sustained by Willie Paul Flynt in falling off load of cane. Funeral at Mt. Vernon.
     In falling off a wagon loaded with cane, which was being hauled to a mill, Willie Paul Flynt, the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Flynt, sustained fatal injuries. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon and death resulted Friday morning at 7 o'clock.
     The lad, together with other small boys, was hauling a lode of cane and in going over a rough place in the road the cane slipped, throwing young Flynt to the ground. The rear wheel of the wagon passed over his body, inflicting internal injuries. He was given immediate medical attention but nothing the physicians could do was able to save his life.
     The unfortunate accident cast a gloom over the family and caused genuine regret to a wide circle of friends. The lad was a boy of much promise. He was a member of Liberty church having joined a few weeks ago during a series of revival meetings. In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of hosts of friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Mt. Vernon church, with Rev. Mr. Howard officiating.
     Besides his parents, the deceased is survived by five brothers and sisters.

Flynt, Wylie Robert, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus February 2, 1956
Griffin Resident Buried in Butts County January 31
     Funeral services for Mr. Wylie Robert Flynt Sr., 72, who died in Griffin early Monday morning were held Tuesday afternoon at the Grace Baptist Church with interment in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Cemetery in Butts county.
     Mr. Flynt was a native of Butts county and had lived in Griffin since 1927. He retired five years ago from employment with the Griffin Knittiny Mills. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin, was in charge of arrangements.

Fogg, Avienell Hudgens
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Apr 1993
     Avienell Hudgens Fogg, resident of Hilltop Nursing Home, died Mon., April 12, a t Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services will be conducted Wed., April 14, a t Second Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Sellers and Rev Lannie Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Sandy Creek Cemetery.
     Mrs. Fogg was born Oct. 21, 1909 in Butts County, daughter of the late Enoch Hudgens and the late Mattie Hawkins Hudgens.
     She was a housewife and member of the Second Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include daughter Marie Cook of Woodstock; sons Darrell King of Ft. Worth, Tx., Lanier King of Keller, Tx. And Jimmy Fogg of Jackson; step son Lamar King of Jackson; brother Woodfin Hudgen of Macon; sister Helen Adams of Barnesville; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fogg, Bobbie Lee
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 11, 1921
Death Of Four Year Old Boy Occurred On #.
Suffered from diphtheria and pneumonia developed.
     The death of Bobbie Lee, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Fogg, of near Flovilla, occurred on March 3. The little fellow first suffered from diphtheria and bronchial pneumonia later developed.
     He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Fogg; two sisters, Lois and Lucile, and two brothers, J. D. and Fred Mosley Fogg.
     The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Friday at Sandy Creek church. Elders Ratliff and Elliott conducting services.
  
Fogg, Daniel Walter
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Apr 1967
D. W. Fogg, 85, Buried Tuesday At Sandy Creek
     Mr. Daniel Walter Fogg, 85, died late Sunday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a week's hospitalization and several years of declining health. He resided at 181 Lyon. Street.
     Mr. Fogg was born in Butts County, the son of Mr. Muscher Fogg and Mrs. Margaret Goens Fogg. Mr. Fogg was a retired farmer and at one time was a carpenter for Southern Railway. He was member of the Flovilla Baptist Church and of the Flovilla Lodge of Masons.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel at the Haiston Funeral Home with W. M. Towles Sr. and Rev Ralph Goodwin officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
     Mr. Fogg is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Leona Johnson Fogg; two daughters,
Mrs. Lois Moss of Jackson, Mrs. Harvey Moss of Knoxville, Tenn.; one son, J. D, Fogg of Atlanta; a nephew, Ralph Fogg of Flovilla; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were members of the Flovilla Masonic Lodge with Masons in charge of graveside rites.

Fogg, Fleetie Doris Miss
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 23, 1920
Lightning Kills 12-Year-Old Girl.
     Was playing in room with other children when the crash came. No other members family injured.
     Struck by a bolt of lightning while playing in room with other members of the family, Friday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock, Doris, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. [Daniel] W. Fogg, residing between Flovilla and Sandy Creek, was killed instantly. The lightning came down the chimney, struck the little girl, tore a hole in the floor and went out at the back of the house.
     The children were playing at the time the crash came. Mrs. Fogg was hearing them recite their spelling, the children were standing in front of the fire place.
Two of the other children were injured, the baby daughter suffering from a severe shock and has not fully recovered. Mr. Fogg was at work in the field and did not know of the tragedy until summoned.
     The sudden and tragic death of the little girl came as a shock to the family and a wide circle of friends.
     The little girl is survived by her parents, two sisters, Lois and Lucile; three brothers, J. B., Bob Lee and Fred Mosely Fogg.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Elliott officiating. The pallbearers were six little girls, schoolmates of the deceased, Jewel Leverett, Mattie Dose Smith, Sarah Smith, Ruby Leverette, Sarah Rowland and Etyee Mayfield.

Fogg, Fred Mosely
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jul 1950
Fred M. Fogg Died Saturday
     Fred Mosely Fogg, 30, who served in the US Navy in World War II, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Saturday, July I5, at 10:30 a. m .
     Mr. Fogg was born and reared in Dublin district. He was a son of Mr. and. Mrs. Dan W. Fogg of Jackson. He had been sick for some time.
     Funeral services were held at; Sandy Creek Sunday at 3 p. m. and Rev. T. T. G. Linkous and Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home directed arrangements.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Owens Fogg; one daughter, Jeanniene Fogg; two sons, Dennis M. and Kennteh O. Fogg; his parents and two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Moss of Jackson and Mrs. H. J. Moss of Macon; two brothers, J. D. Fogg of Atlanta and Thomas Fogg of Jackson; several niece and nephews.

Fogg, James Daniel
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Nov 1993
     James Daniel Fogg of Atlanta died Thurs., Nov. 11.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Nov. 14, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery in Butts County.
     Mr. Fogg was born March 22, 1913 in Butts County, son of the late Daniel Walter and Flora Leona Johnson Fogg.
     He was employed by Southern Railway Company for 30 years.
     Survivors include daughters Faye Roach and Kaye Dixon, both of Atlanta; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fogg, Leona Johnson
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Feb 1978
Rites Held Here For Mrs. Fogg
     Mrs. Leona Johnson Fogg, 97, died Sunday night at the residence of her daughter in Knoxville, Tennessee where she had made her home for several years.
     Born November 3, 1880 in Butts County, she was daughter of the late John Thomas Johnson and the late Martha Lavender Johnson, both of Butts County. She was a member of the Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Fogg is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lois Moss of Jackson and Mrs. Lucile Moss of' Knoxville, Tennessee; one son, James D. Fogg of Atlanta; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, and two great -great- great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, February 15th, from Haisten's Chapel with Elder Elzie Spier, Sr. and Rev. Don Folsom officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge.
     Grandsons served as pallbearers.
                         
Fogg, Margaret Goins
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 18, 1928
Death Has Claimed Mrs. Margaret Fogg
     Following an illness of five weeks, Mrs. Martha Fogg, aged 82, well known and beloved woman of the Cork community, passed away at her home Saturday morning. Her death brought regret to a wide circle of friends.
     Mrs. Fogg was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. D. S. Goins, natives of South Carolina who lived in this county in the early part of the last century, had spent her entire life in Butts county. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove church. She was highly esteemed for her many fine traits of character.
     She is survived by three sons, Messrs. O. S.; D. W. and S. Y. Fogg, and one daughter, Mrs. Bell McKinley, all of Butts county; one half sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Davis, of Cork.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, being attended by a concourse of relatives and friends. Rev. W. J. Bryson, of Flovilla, conducted the services, and interment was in the churchyard.

Fogg, Oliver Sanders
Jackson Progress-Argus 25 May 1934
Mr. Oliver S. Fogg Is Victim of Pneumonia
     The death of Mr. Oliver Sanders Fogg, 60 years of age, well known resident of Flovilla, occurred Sunday morning at 6:30. He had been seriously ill for only a few days, suffering from pneumonia which was the immediate cause of death.
     Mr. Fogg was connected with an old family of Dublin district. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Fogg, who moved to this section from South Carolina. For thirty-six years Mr. Fogg had been connected with Southern Railway System and for the past several years had been section foreman from Flovilla south. He was a valued employee of the railroad company and took much interest in his work. He was a member of the Indian Springs Masonic lodge and was a man of high character and business integrity.
     Mr. Fogg is survived by two brothers, Mr; S. Y. Fogg, of Locust Grove, and Mr. Daniel Fogg, of Flovilla; one sister, Mrs. Belle McKinley, of Flovilla.
     Funeral services were held a t Sandy Creek church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Harvey A. King officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the church cemetery.

Fogg, Ralph Willie
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Jul 1976
Ralph Fogg Is Buried Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Willie Fogg, 86, were held Wednesday afternoon, June 30, from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Hoard officiated at the four o'clock service. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Fogg died at Westbury Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg early Tuesday morning. He was a native of Butts County and was a lifelong resident of this county, having formerly lived at Cork. His wife, the late Mae Morgan Fogg, preceded him in death.
     Surviving Mr. Fogg are two sons, Albert R. Fogg of Hapeville, Charlie M. Fogg of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Sue Moore of Hapeville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Fogg, Thomas James
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Mar 1966
Thomas J. Fogg Died Monday At Atlanta Hospital
     Mr. Thomas James Fogg, 41, of 781 Lyons Street, Jackson, died about four o'clock Monday morning at Veterans Hospital No. 48 in Atlanta. He was the husband of Mrs. Avienell Hudgens Fogg.
     Born in Butts County, Mr. Fogg was son of Mr. Daniel Fogg and Mrs. Leonie Johnson Fogg, both of Jackson and both of whom survive. Mr. Fogg was a steel worker for a construction firm. Mr. Fogg had been ill for several weeks.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Haisten Chapel in Jackson with the Rev. Wiley Cameron, pastor of Westside Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Avienell Hudgens Fogg; one son, Jimmie Fogg of Jackson; two daughters, Miss Donna Fogg of Jackson and Mrs. Pansy Newania Fogg Lunsford of McDonough; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fogg of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Moss of Jackson and Mrs. Lucille Moss of Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, J. D. Fogg of Atlanta; one grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Fogg, Wallace Harold
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Dec 1993
     Wallace Harold Fogg of Butts County died Sat., Dec. 18, at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     Funeral services were held Mon., Dec. 20, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Nunnally and Rev. Charles Redmond Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Eastview Cemetery in Conyers, with Masonic graveside rites.
     Mr. Fogg was born May 1, 1926 in Houston County, son of the late William Richard and Enrtie Thornton Fogg, who were natives of Butts County. He was a 1944 graduate of Jackson High School.
     Mr. Fogg was a Shell service station owner in East Point before his retirement. He lived in East Point before moving to Jackson about nine years ago. He was of the
Baptist faith and was a member of Hapeville Mason Lodge #590 and the VFW. Mr. Fogg served in the U. S. Navy during World War II.
     Survivors include wife Idalene Johnson Fogg of Jackson; son Michael D. Fogg of Douglasville; daughter Sue Fogg of Snellville; brothers Robert T. Fogg of Fayetteville and Harvey D. Fogg Sr. of Sharpsburg; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 
Folds, Annie Mae Foster
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Aug 1968
Mrs. Folds Was Buried in Butts County Tuesday
     Mrs. Annie Mae Foster Folds, 63, of Route 4, Griffin, died early Sunday morning at her residence in Butts County from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
     Mrs. Folds was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital at 4 :10 o'clock Sunday morning.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Folds was the daughter of the late Mr. Eugene Foster and Mrs. Edie Goens Foster. She was a member of the Rock Springs Congregational Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock from McDonald Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. Orville Wright and Rev. Steve Lisenby officiating. Burial was in the Foster-Jester-Huddleston cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Folds is survived by her husband, F. D. "Pete" Folds; three daughters, Mrs. Bobby Imes, Mrs. Andy Long and Mrs. John Head, all of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ruth Jarrell, Mrs. Minnie Lee Allen and Miss Thelma Jane Foster, all of Jackson; two brothers, Robert Foster of Jackson and Jamerson S. Foster of Griffin; 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
NAMES OF MRS. FOLDS SONS WERE OMITTED
     The Progress-Argus regrets that in the obituary of Mrs. Annie Mae Foster Folds in last week's paper the names of four sons were inadvertently omitted.
     In addition to the survivors correctly listed, the names of Gene, Julian, Bobby and Billy Folds, sons, all of Griffin, should have been listed. The newspaper is glad to make this correction.

Folds, Annie Ruth Thurman
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jul 1984
     Mrs. Annie Ruth Thurman Folds, 68, of 120 Hancock St., Jackson died Friday at Hen ry General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Mrs. Folds was born in Butts County, daughter of the late James and Emma Thurman. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Sam Folds; daughter, Hilda Ruth Folds Green; sons, Staff Sgt. Hosea Folds an d Herman Staton; son-m- law, Bernard Green; daughter-in-law, Loretta Folds; sisters, Mary Brown, Betty Thurman, and Eunice Thurman.
     Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Joe Saucer officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.
   
Folds, Henry Oliver
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Feb 1990
     Mr. Henry Oliver Folds, 66, of Atlanta died Jan. 31.
     The funeral was held Thursday, Feb. 7, at Abe Trimier Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. John L. Freeman officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Folds was born in Butts County, son of the late Henry and Emma Folds.
     Survivors include his brother, Sam Folds of Jackson.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     
Folds, Infant
  Butts County Progress December 19, 1913
Loaded Rifle Causes Tragedy
       A regrettable tragedy was the fatal shooting of the one year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Folds by his brother 9 years old, which occurred Wednesday afternoon on the W. H. Watkins place. The children were playing and in a spirit of fun the oldest boy pointed a parlor rifle at his infant brother. He did not know the weapon was loaded.
       The little boy died Thursday morning from injuries. His funeral will be held today at Fellowship at 11 o'clock.
  
Folds, Jack
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Aug 1970
Jack Folds Buried At Sandy Creek
     Mr. Jack Folds, 69, of Douglasville, brother of Mrs. Odie Blessett of Jackson, died suddenly Tuesday morning in Douglasville. Mr. Folds was born in Butts County and was the son of the late Mr. William Folds and Mrs. Jessie Folds Folds.
     Graveside services were conducted Thursday morning, August 6th, at eleven o'clock in the Sandy Creek Cemetery at Flovilla with Rev. Acree, pastor of the Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville, and Rev. Billy Ring, pastor of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene, officiating. J. Cowan Whitley Funeral Home of Douglasville was in charge of arrangements with Sherren Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
     Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Odie Blessett of Jackson and Mrs. Ada Woodward of Douglasville; a brother, Frank Folds of Douglasville.

Folds, John Henry
Jackson Progress Argus 16 May 1957
Henry Folds Is Buried Friday At Fellowship
    Funeral services for Henry Folds, retired farmer, who died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. W. Manley, on the High Falls Road, were held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. Barrett whetstone officiating and interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
    In addition to Mrs. Manley, survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Rosa McClendon and Mrs. Tom Martin, both of Jackson.
    For the past 11 years, Mr. Folds had made his home with Mrs. Manley.
    Claude A. McKibben Funeral Home of Hogansville was in charge of arrangements.
 
Folds, John Robert
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 8, 1926
Mr. J. R. Folds Died Monday Near Jackson.
     Following a period of ill health extending over several months and a critical illness of several days, Mr. J. R. Folds, 73 years of age, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. E. McClendon, near Jackson, at 10:30 Monday morning. On December 26 he suffered a stroke of paralysis and since that time his condition has been serious.
     Mr. Folds, a highly esteemed citizen, was a native of the county and had spent his entire life here. He is survived by one son, Mr. J. A. Folds, of Griffin; two daughters, Mrs. T. H. Martin, of Griffin, and Mrs. F. E. McClendon, of Jackson; two brothers, Messrs. N. F. Folds, of Hampton, and J. F. Folds, of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. J. F. Lewis, of Hampton. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Union church, Spalding county, and interment was in the church yard.
Folds, Kelly Leigh
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Feb 1992
     Miss Kelly Leigh Folds, 23, of Butts County died Saturday, Feb. 22, at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Woodlawn Chapel in Griffin, with the Rev. Charles Killingsworth officiating. Interment was in Foster Cemetery.
     Miss Folds was a secretary in the physical therapy department at Spalding Regional Hospital and attended Mercer University.
     She is survived by her parents, Billy and Nita Folds of Butts County; sister Holly House of Alpharetta; a niece and several aunts and uncles.
     Haisten and Woodlawn Funeral Homes in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Folds, Lena McCord
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1966
Mrs. Lena Fold Buried Tuesday At Florida Rites
     Mrs. Lena McCord Folds, 90, died early Sunday morning at the Killingsworth Nursing Home at Flovilla following an extended illness.
     A native of Monroe County, she was the widow of Mr. Luther Folds. She had lived for a long number of years in St. Augustine, Florida, where she was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She came to Jackson about four years ago and made her home for awhile with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. O'Neal Sr. As her health became more impaired, she spent much time in hospitals in this area and in nursing and rest homes.
     Funeral services were conducted at the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Her body was taken by Haisten hearse to St. Augustine Tuesday morning, leaving Jackson at 6 o'clock.
    Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Una Loden of Avondale Estates.

Folds, William Ronald
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1994
     William Ronald (Billy) Folds, 57, of Griffin died Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Emory University Hospital in, Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 11, in the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Griffin with Rev. Steve Stewart officiating.
     Mr, Folds was born in Spalding County, son of the late F. D. and Annie Mae Foster Folds.
     He was a self-employed contractor.
     Survivors include wife, Juanita Sikes Folds of Griffin; daughter, Holly Lynn Dickerson of Hapeville; sisters, Betty Imes, Patty Head and Vivian Long, all of Griffin; brothers, Bobby Folds and Julian Folds, both of Griffin; one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
     Woodlawn Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Folmar, Helen F.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jan 1995
     Helen F. Folmar, 73, of Griffin died Sunday, Jan. 15, at her residence.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin with Rev. Roy Vaughn officiating. Interment was in Westwood Gardens.
     Mrs. Folmar was born in Canada, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Fritz Fey.
She was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include husband, E. B. Folmar of Griffin; daughters and son-in-law Lydia and Donald Bostwick of Griffin and Anna Barkley of Phoenix, AZ; sister and brother-in-law, Katy and Herman Hertog of Palentine, IL; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Folwell, Ralph, Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus, June 8, 1950
Graduation Turns to Tragedy as Floridian Dies in Car-Truck Smash
     A gay graduation reunion turned into stark tragedy early Tuesday morning for a family of four from Miami, Fla., aa their car plowed into the back of a large truck on Route 16. three miles east of Jackson, leaving one dead, one critically injured, and two others bruised and suffering from shock.
     Killed instantly was Mrs. Ralph T. Folwell, 1945 N. W. 24th Court, Miami, while her mother, Mrs. Catherine Hopkins, of the same address was critically injnured. Less seriously hurt were Mr. Folwell and Miss Eleanor Folwell, husband and daughter of the dead woman.
     The Floridians had attended graduation exercises at the University of Georgia Monday afternoon at which Miss Folwell received her diploma, and were en route to Forsyth to spend the night with friends when the accident occurred.
     According to Butts Sheriff J. D. Pope Mrs. Folwell was pronounced dead on the scene by Dr. W. E. Barfield while the other injured were sped to Strickland Memorial Hospital in a Haisten ambulance. Hospital attaches listed Mrs. Hopkins condition as "critical" Tuesday morning.
     The tragic mishap occurred about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning about a half-mile below the Bill Browning farm on Route 16. It was reported in Jackson Tuesday that the Folwells, driving over the unfamiliar roads of central Georgia, had come about half way to Jackson only to turn around and proceed back to Monticello, fearing they were on the wrong road. After checking road signs and maps they started out again over the same route and met with the accident.

Fonda, Mr.
Middle Georgia Argus April 25, 1887
     The accidental killing of Mr. Fonda, superintendent of the Central railroad, by his friend, Mr. Abrams, last Sunday while out with a party of other friends on a pleasure trip to Tybee beach, was one of the saddest tragedies of these tragic times. It would seem puerile, perhaps, if not puritanic to speak of it as pointing a lesson of remonstrance against the habit, far to common among prominent men of the country of disregarding the Christian Sabbath by devoting it to pleasure excursions; but it must appear to sober reflection from any point of view, that the times are sadly out of joint when a sporting gun is an admitted accompaniment of such an excursion on the Sabbath day, and shooting for amusement is freely indulged in, as seems to have been the case in his awful insistence.

Foote, W. E. Rev.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 28, 1922
Rev. W. R. Foote Yields To Stroke.
Served as pastor to Jackson Methodist church a few years ago. Had Been At Forsyth 2 Years.
Forsyth, Ga., April 22.
     Dr. W. R. Foote, one of the best known and most honored members of the North Georgia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and for the past two years pastor of the Forsyth Methodist church, died suddenly at his home here early Saturday morning.
     Dr. Foote left Atlanta Friday night, arriving here at midnight. A few hours later he sustained a stroke of apoplexy and died.
     News of his death will bring grief to hundreds of his friends throughout Georgia.He was noted for his splendid Christian character and for the power and eloquence of his ministry.
     The funeral will be held at the Methodist church here Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, with Presiding Elder Luke Jonson officiating. Interment will be at Milledgeville Sunday afternoon.
     Dr. Foote is survived by his widow and one son, W. O. Foote, of Decatur, Ga. Walter O. Foote, president of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and president of Foote and Davies, of Atlanta, is a brother of Dr. Foote.
     Dr. Foote had many friends in Jackson and Butts county who were grieved to learn of his death. He served as pastor of the Jackson Methodist church a few years ago, being succeeded by Rev. J. R. Jordan. Dr. Foote was a splendid gentleman in every way and commanded the respect of his congregation and the general public.
     
 Force, Asa F.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 22, 1948.
Asa Force, World War Veteran, Dead.
     Jackson and Butts county friends regret to learn of the death of Mr. Asa F. Force, 55, at Bay Pine Veteran Hospital, Fla., on January 13. Mr. Force formerly resided in Jackson and was a member of the Jackson Rifles before entering World War I, in which he saw several years service. He was buried in the Bay Pines Military Cemetery.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Mary Nail of Griffin; an adopted daughter; two sisters, Mrs. Dale Cook and Mrs. Oscar Cook, both of Jackson; two brothers, T. A. Force of Covington and R. D. Force of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Force, Mary Nail
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Feb 1970
Mrs. Force Buried In Butts Co.
     Mrs. Mary Nail Force of Route 5, Griffin, died early Sunday at the Convacare Medical Center in Atlanta where she had been a patient for several weeks.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Force had made her home in Griffin for a long number of years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Griffin.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Morgan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Force is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marge Hodgkins of Glendale, California.; three sisters, Mrs. Bruce McCart of Jackson, Mrs. Maggie Moore of Griffin, and Mrs. Ruby Cunningham of Pontiac, Mich.; three brothers, Hugh Nail and Frank Nail of Ravenna, Ohio, and James Nail of Pontiac, Mich.
Force, May Lois Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus February 28, 1902
In Memoriam.
     In our hearts has lingered a sweet voice that is hushed in the silence of death. A seat is vacant in our house which can never be filled. On Saturday, February 12, 1902, God took away from us our friend and neighbor, Mrs. May Lois Force, age 33 years. She was an affectionate wife, obedient daughter and loving mother. She suffered for four long months with patience. In her dying hour she praised the Lord for his goodness and said she was going to that Glory Land where there is no sickness or sorrow. She then kissed her little ones goodbye, and told them to be good and meet her in heaven.
     She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her loss. But grieve not, dear husband, your wife is not dead but sleepeth. Children, only think that some sweet day you will meet your mamma in that beautiful house above.
     Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at fellowship church.
  A FRIEND.

Force, Raymond Day
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 12, 1927
Child Dies While Visiting Relatives In County.
     Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Force, of Florida, have the sympathy of friends in the death of their twenty-one month son, Raymond Day, which occurred Friday morning at 1:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cook. The family was here on a visit to relatives when the little one became ill. The child is survived by his parents, a sister and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lane, of Putnam county, and grandfather, Mrs. A. W. Force, of Jackson.

Ford, David McKinley
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jan 1969
Graveside Rites Friday for David M. Ford
     David McKinley Ford, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin McKinley Ford of Jenkinsburg, died about 4:30 Friday morning, December 27th, at Georgia Baptist Hospital. The mother is the former Miss Anita Joyce Norton of Jenkinsburg.
    Graveside services were conducted Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the Jenkinsburg City Cemetery with the Rev. Arthus L. Price officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
    Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Norton and Mrs. and Mrs. L. T. Ford, both of Jenkinsburg.

Ford, Johnny Mitchell, Mrs.
  Jackson Progress-Argus, October 24, 1946.
Mrs. J. M. Ford Taken by Death.
     Mrs. Johnny Mitchell Ford, 71, died Saturday night at her home in Monroe county. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at Oziah church in Henry county with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of plans.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. S. Skelton of Stockbridge; Mrs. H. C. Roberts of Atlanta and Mrs. W. H. Wall of Forsyth.
     Native of Henry county, Mrs. Ford was a member of the Rock Baptist church in Clayton county.

Ford, Marcus J.
Jackson Progress-Argus 27 Mar 1941
Marcus J. Ford Dies at Berner
     Marcus J. Ford, well-known resident of the Berner community of Monroe county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Wall, Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness.
     Born in Henry county, he had resided in Monroe for several years. He was a member of The Rock Baptist church.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Johnnie Mitchell; three daughters, Mrs. W. H. Wall; Forsyth; Mrs. H. C. Roberts, Atlanta; Mrs. W. M. Skelton, Stockbridge; two sons, O. L. of Decatur and W. D. Ford of Chamlee; six sisters, Mrs. J. E. Simpkins of Forsyth; Mrs. Nannie Grooms of Big Sandy, Texas; Mrs. W. H. Eberhart and Mrs. Paul Buckner of Atlanta; Mrs. J, E. Conkle of Columbus and Mrs. L E. Hewitt of Decatur.
     Funeral services were held at Ozias Baptist church in Henry county Wednesday at 3 p. m. The Rev. Robert Chambers and Elder A. C. Elliott officiated and burial was in the churchyard, with arrangements in charge Funeral Homes. of Thornton.

Ford, Norman Elliott
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Sep 1966
Norman E. Ford! Died Tuesday at Local Hospital
     Mr. Norman Elliott Ford, of Route 2, Jackson, formerly of St. Petersburg, Fla., died at Sylvan Grove Hospital early Tuesday morning following a short illness. He had suffered a heart attack a few days before and expired about 1:30 Tuesday morning.
     Mr. Ford was born in Maryland and was a retired Merchant Seaman. He was a member of the St. Petersburg, Fla. Methodist Church and was the husband of Mrs. Mabel Miller Dunnett Ford.
     Funeral services will be held in Jackson Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray Dunahoo, pastor, to officiate.
     In addition to his wife, Mr. Ford is survived by five sisters, two brothers, three step-daughters, and three step-sons.

Forehand, Bernice Vanzant
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Mar 1990
     Bernice Vanzant Forehand, 66, of 530 Brownlee Road, Jackson, died Tuesday evening, March 6, at the Sylvan Grove Hospital emergency room after apparently suffering a heart attack.
     The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Mack Tribble officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mrs. Forehand was born in Jones County, daughter of the late Peyton Bonner Vanzant and the late Gordie Lee Bailey Vanzant. She was the widow of Frank Forehand, Butts County business and civic leader, who died in 1978.
     Mrs. Forehand was retired from American Mills and was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church. She was a Navy veteran of World War II.
     Survivors include four daughters, Pat Terrell, Gloria Kitchens, and Mindy Rosini, all of Jackson, and Brenda Parker of Tifton; grandchildren, Frankie and Lisa Tenell, Michael Forehand, Dusty Atkinson, and Tony Rosini; brother, Pete Vanzant ofJ Alabama; sisters, Ola Bennett of Louisiana, Bessie Smith and Leone Luke, both of Sylvester, Ruth Snyder and Elise Glover, both of Albany, and Bonnie Smith of Ashburn; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Forehand, Franklin Grover
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 1978
Frank Forehand; Is Victim Of Heart Attack
     Funeral services for Franklin Grover Forehand, 57, general superintendent of American Mills and a Jackson civic, fraternal and religious leader, were held Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil DeMore officiated and interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Forehand died Sunday morning about 7:00 a.m. at his residence on 519 Covington Street, the apparent victim of a heart seizure. A former president of the Jackson Kiwanis Club, he served on the official board of the Jackson United Methodist Church, and was a leader in the Walk for Mankind, United Appeal, Blood Drive and other charitable endeavors.
     He was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Forehand and Mrs. Arrie Johnson Forehand, of Sylvester, Georgia.
     During Work War II, he saw service with the Marine Corps in the Pacific theater.
     Survivors include his wife Mrs. Bernice VanZant Forehand; four daughters, Mrs. Pat Terrell, Miss Brenda Forehand, Mrs. Gloria Atkinson, all of Jackson, and Mrs. Mindy Rosini, of Charlotte N.C.; a brother, James Forehand, of Sylvester; three sisters, Mrs. Opal VanZant, of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Dorothy Bridges, of Sylvester, and Mrs. Marcell Stewart, of Valdosta; two grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Tony Whittington, Al Thrasher, Joe Brown, Jr., Sandy Sanvidge, Roy Parker and Warren Gaddy. Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Forgerty, Rebecca H.
By-Gone Obituary Intrigues Reader
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Aug 1963
(Editor's Note: The following article clipped from a Jackson paper of an undetermined date, but certainly of many years ago, was requested published by a reader. Because of its sentiments and style of writing of a bygone era, we are happy to comply with the request.)
     When the great, wealthy and influential citizen dies, a great "vacuum" seems to have been made in the world around us. Friends and relatives speak and write in memory of them; but the poor and unfortunate pass away and hardly a ripple is caused thereby.
     Who can measure or portray the privations and temptations of the poor family left destitute by cruel war?
     The poor widow thrown upon the world without shelter for her children may see them not only suffering in destitution and want, but worse than this, led by the evil spirit from the paths of honor and virtue.
     When all this falls to the lot of a poor mortal and she still remains true to the teaching of her Christ, we can point to her life as a living example of the Christianity. When the world has neglected, forsaken, and seemingly forgotten her, what spirit is it that prompts some one to lend a helping hand in the hour of need. It is the spirit of Christ and true Christianity.
     We have an example in the life of Mrs. Rebecca H. Forgerty, who died in her lone cabin in the woods near Indian Springs.
     I wish to say something about it in memory of her Christian life and in honor of the Christ like example of her benefactors.
     She was born Aril 10th, 1827 and died August 24th, 1896. She having lost her husband in service of his country, she suffered all the privations of Confederate widow, left in destitute circumstances with the responsibility and care of child to raise, she suffered all that want and privation brings.
     Meeting affliction, disappointment and sorrow, and driven here and there by circumstances until near the close of her life, her condition was brought to the attention of two Christian ladies of Macon, who were visiting at Indian Springs, by a noble Christian lady who lives near Indian Springs and who had been very kind to her. Prompted that true missionary spirit reaches out the helping hand to a fellow creature, they furnished the means to build the little cabin that sheltered her from storm in her last days.
     Not only that, but other Christian ladies clothed her comfortably from year to year until death.
     In her lonely cabin in woods which she seldom left was seldom visited, she exemplified the life of Christ and lived in full hope of a heavenly home.
     In the action of the good women who sheltered her and ministered to her wants in last years we see exemplified true Christian spirit that deserves the heavenly crown.
     In penning these few line is hoped that the worthy examples may cause others to do like and also do justice to a soldier's widow and a follower of Christ.
   A Friend

Forrer, Edna Pullin
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Nov 1991
     Mrs. Edna Pullin Forrer, 76, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Brightmoor Nursing Home in Griffin.
     Memorial services were held at First Baptist Church in Locust Grove Sunday, Nov. 10, with Pastor Kenneth Haag officiating.
     Mrs. Forrer's body was donated to the Emory University School of Medicine.
     Mrs. Forrer was born in Spalding County, daughter of Anna E. Patrick Pullin and Leon Wilson Pullin Sr.
     A retired school teacher, Mrs. Forrer taught in Butts, Henry and Spalding counties.
     She was a member of First Baptist Church in Locust Grove.
     Survivors include her son, Leon A. and Virginia Forrer of McDonough; sister, Caroline P. Franklin of Jackson; grandson, Scott A. Forrer of McDonough; sisters-in-law, Nell Pullin and Marion Joiner of Griffin and Alice Pullin of Atlanta.

Fortner, Dal, Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jul 1964
Mother of Hugh Glidewell Dies Monday in Fla.
     Friends of Hugh Glidewell and family sympathize with him in the death of his mother,
Mrs. Dal Fortner, 70, which occurred about noon, Monday, July 20, at a private hospital in New Port Rickey, Fla.
     Mrs. Fortner had undergone a delicate brain operation in March and remained in a coma since that time.
     Among survivors are her husband; four sons, Hugh M. Glidewell of Jackson, William W. Glidewell of Dickson, Tenn., Glenn Fortner and Richard Fortner, both of Odessa, Fla.; one sister; and a number of grandchildren.

Fortson, Ben W.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1979
Death Claims Ben Fortson
     Burial services for Georgia's Secretary of State Ben W. Fortson, 74, were held Wednesday, at 11: 30 a.m. at Rest Haven cemetery in Washington, Ga. Fortson's body lay in state Tuesday in the Capitol rotunda and a memorial service was held in the rotunda at 5 p.rn. Tuesday.
     Fortson's 33-year tenure as secretary of state ended Saturday evening when a heart attack at his DeKalb County home proved fatal. Confined to a wheelchair since an automobile accident in 1929, "Mr. Ben" as he was affectionately known was probably the best-loved and most respected politician to ever serve the people of Georgia in public office. Fortson was ejected for the ninth time to the secretary of state post in November, 1978. His death will create a vacancy, which Governor Busbee must fill by appointment until the next general election.
     Fortson was survived by a daughter, Ann Mandus, and two grandchildren.

Fortune, Frederick Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Oct 1979
Fortune Rites Held Wednesday
     Graveside services for Mr. F. Howard Fortune, 59, of Route 5, Jackson, were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery, with the Rev. Frank Chapman officiating.
     A native of Richmond, Va., he was a retired mechanic with Gordon Bush Tire Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Arlene Smith Fortune, of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Rose Lee Jones, of Miami, Fla.; three brothers, Frank Fortune, of Greenwich, Conn., H. Vernard Fortune, Jr., of Richmond, Va. and Roddy Fortune, of Roseland, Fla.; Two sisters, Mrs. Marie Moser, of Marietta, and Mrs. Gladys Waldersee, of Marco, Fla.: three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
     Memorial Chapel Funeral Directors had charge of arrangements.

Foskey, Dorothy Worth
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jul 1975
Mrs. Foskey Died On Sunday
     Mrs. Dorothy Worth Foskey, 36, died Sunday in a Morehead City, N. C., hospital after a short illness. Services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Satilla Free Will Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Foskey, a native of Coffee County, had lived in Morehead City several years.
     Survivors include her husband, Clifford Foskey of Morehead City, N. C., son, Roy Foskey of Morehead City; two daughters, Miss Ellen Foskey and Miss Helen Foskey, both of Morehead City; her mother, Mrs. Mary House of Forsyth; three sisters, Mrs. Jeannette Hattaway of Cochran, Mrs. Linda Green of Jackson and Miss Shelia Jump of Forsyth, two brothers, Bobby Worth and Jesse Jump, both of Forsyth.
     Miles Funeral Home of Hazlehurst was in charge of arrangements.

Fossett, Benjamin Wheeler
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 18, 1948.
B. W. Fossett, 83, Claimed by Death.
     The death of Benjamin Wheeler FOssett, 83 years of age, occurred at his home here early Sunday and resulted after an illness of several weeks.
     Born and reared in Gwinnett county, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Twiggs fossett. Later he moved to Toomsboro where he spent several years. at one time he conducted restaurants in Cochran, Dublin and Savannah. He came to Jackson about 15 years ago and had been agent for the property of his nephews, the late John Fossett of Reno, Nevada and W. R. Fossett of Shreveport, La.
     He is survived by his wife, Laura Fossett, and his nephew, Will R. Fossett, of Shreveport. He was a brother of the late General Fossett of Jackson and Toomsboro.
     Graveside services were held at the Jackson cemetery at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. W. S. Norton officiated and the pallbearers were W. G. Smith, J. S. Ball, P. H. Weaver, Bill Garr, J. D. Pope, W. M. Redman. Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.

Fossett, G. T.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 18, 1928
Former Jackson Man Dies In Shreveport.
     The death of Mr. G. T. Fossett, 76 years of age, occurred Sunday at the home of his son, Mr. Will Fossett, in Shreveport. La., where he was visiting. He had been in declining health for several years and was a constant sufferer from rheumatism.
     Mr. Fossett was born in Wilkinson county, but resided in Jackson for a period of years. He owned extensive property here, both in the business district and residential section. Recently Mr. Fossett had made his home at Toomsboror, and his last visit to Jackson was the past September. He was well known and highly esteemed by citizens of Jackson.
     The body was carried to Toomsboror, where funeral services were conducted Wednesday by Rev. C. C. Cunningham, pastor of the Christian church.
     He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was a Miss Stevens, of Irwinton; two sons, Mr. Will Fossett, of Toomsboror, and Mr. John Fossett, of Sacramento, California. He is also survived by a brother, Wheeler Fossett, of Savannah.

The Jackson Progress-Argus May 25, 1928
     Mr. Will Fossett, of Shreveport, who was called to Georgia on account of the death of his father, Mr. G. T. Fossett, was a visitor in Jackson the first of the week.

 Fossett, G. T., Mrs. (nee Stevens)
Jackson Progress Argus March 14, 1930
Mrs. G. T. Fossett Is Summoned by Death
     Friends of Mrs. G. T. Fossett will be saddened to hear of her death which occurred early Monday morning at her home on Indian Springs street.
     Over a year ago, Mrs. Fossett underwent a very serious operation at a private sanitarium in Savannah and had not been entirely well since then. Since early November, she had been confined to her bed and was critically ill several weeks before her death.
     Before her marriage Mrs. Fossett was a Miss Stevens of Tommsboro. She has resided here practically all her married life. She was a great lover of flowers and spent much of her time in caring for them. Her friends were the recipients of many lovely blossoms from her yard. She was well read and had traveled extensively.
     She was a member of the First Baptist church in Jackson.
     Her husband, the late Mr. G. T. Fossett, well known business man of Jackson, Toomsboro and Macon, died several years ago. Several small children of Mr. and Mrs. Fossett preceded them in death.
     Mrs. Fossett is survived by two sons, Mr. John Fossett of Sacramento, California, and Mr. W. R. Fossett of Shreveport, Louisiana; one grandson, Will Fossett, Jr.; one sister, Mrs. L. R. Cason of Toomsboro; a brother-in-law, Mr. B. W. Fossett, who with Mrs. Fossett had made his home here for the past year; a number of nieces and nephews.
     The body was carried Tuesday morning to Toomsboro, the former home where funeral services were conducted at 3 o'clock at the graveside by Rev. Thomas M Callaway, pastor of the First Baptist church of Jackson. Interment was in the family lot in the Toomsboro cemetery.

Fossett, John
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 13, 1947.
John Fossett Died Friday, February 7, in Sacramento, Cal.
     News reached Jackson Saturday of the death of John Fossett, 69, a former resident of Jackson who has lived for a number of years in Reno, Nevada. He went west on account of his health which was benefitted by the climate there.
     Mr. Fossett was the son of the late Mr. G. T. Fossett and Mrs. Cecelia Stephens Fossett of Toomesboro and, with his family, came to Jackson when a small boy. Until he moved to Nevada he was associated with the H. F. Gilmore Lumber Company here. He was also engaged in the lumber business in Reno.
     Funeral services and burial were in Toomesboro Monday.
     He is survived by a brother, Will Fossett, of Shreveport, La., aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Fossett of Jackson. His wife died several years ago.

Fossett, Lucile
Jackson Progress Argus 05 May 1938
Mrs. Will Fossett Dies at Home in Shreveport
     Friends here of Will Fossett, born and reared in Jackson but how well known business man of Shreveport, La., were sorry to hear of the death of his wife, Mrs. Lucile Fossett, which occurred in a Shreveport sanitarium April 27. Funeral services were held Thursday and interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Shreveport.
     Besides her husband, Mrs. Fossett is survived by a son, William Randphas Fossett; a daughter, Ann Fossett; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner; two sisters and a brother.
     Mr. Fossett is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Fossett, who resided for many years in Jackson. He is a brother of John Fossett, Reno, Nevada. The Messrs. John and Will Fossett own valuable business and residence property in Jackson.
     
Foster, Carrie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jul 1992
     Mrs. Carrie Mae Talyor Foster of Jackson died June 28.
     Funeral services were held July 1 at Abe Trimier Memorial Chapel with Rev. E. L. Travis officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemeteiy.
     Mrs. Foster was born April 18, 1933 in Butts County and was a member of the Rising Star Baptist Church.
     Survivors include friend J. C. White; mother, Rosa Jester; daughter and son-in-law, Charlie and Rosa Ann Fears, all of Jackson; son, Howell Foster Jr. of Atlanta; granddaughters LaTonya Douglas of Atlanta; Wysonia Fears of Rotta, Spain; Allison Foster of Jackson; two great grandchildren; three aunts; one uncle; several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, Charles
(See Blankenship, Bessie Kate)
Foster, Charlie
  Middle Georgia Argus October 18, 1887
Charlie Foster, Jr.
     We regret to announce the death of Mr. Charlie Foster, Jr., which occurred at his home in Griffin on Friday 7th inst. of malarial fever. He leaves a young wife and three small children to mourn his loss. He was the son of Mr. C. F. Foster who formerly lived in this county.

Foster, Charlie
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Aug 1995
     Charlie Foster of Griffin died July 26 at his home.
     Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 5 at Israel Temple C.M.E. Church in Jackson. Rev. Robert Ward officiated. Burial was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Foster was born March 20, 1915 in Butts County, son of the late Wilson and Annie Foster. He was a member of Israel Temple C.M.E. Church.
     Survivors include his former wife, Annie M. Foster; daughters, Ethel Gamble and Mildred Davis; son, Wilson "Sonny" Foster, all of Youngstown, OH; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Johnson and Susie Anna Foster, both of Jackson, Annie Jennings of Memphis, TN and Mary Houseworth of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home, Jackson, was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, DuJuan Timatheo
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1983
     DuJuan Timatheo Foster, son of James and Donnish Foster of Lake Road, Jackson, died Sunday at his home.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services.

Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1983
     Du-Juan Tull'atheo Foster, son of James and Donnish Foster of Lake Road, Jackson, died Feb. 27 at his home. Services were held March 2 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Trimier-Jackson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bradley E. Freeman officiating.
     Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery in Henry County.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, E. H.
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 23, 1947.
E. H. Foster Dies of Heart Attack in County Tuesday.
     E. H. Foster, 53, traveling salesman of College Park, was found dead in his automobile near Duke's old mill at 4 p.m. Tuesday. A coroner's jury found death resulted from natural causes.
     The body was found by Mullins, inspector of the Bell Telephone Co. Foster sold a general line and contacted general stores. He ate dinner in a Jackson caf� and was returning to town after a visit in the country when the fatal attack occurred.
     He is survived by his wife, a son, his parents and several brothers.
     Funeral services were to be held Thursday at Flippen and Howard Carmichael, funeral director, is in charge of plans.

Foster, Edward Taylor
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jun 1978
Tuesday Rites Held Here For Tayor Foster
     Mr. Edward Taylor Foster, 70, of Route 1, Biles Road, Jackson. died late Sunday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     A native of Newton County, Mr. Foster was son of the late Edgar J, Foster and the late Sallie Cook Foster. He was a retired carpenter, a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, St. Johns Lodge No, 45, F&AM, and the Jephtha Chapter No, 252 of the Order of Eastern Star. He was a former member of the Jackson Rifles of the Georgia National Guard.
     Mr. Foster is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Floyd Foster of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys F. Burford of Jackson, Mrs. Addie F, Pate, Mrs, Ghitta F, Russell and Mrs. Lucy F. Russell, all of Adrian, Michigan; several nieces and nephews,
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Maxie Threatt officiating. Interment was in the Forsyth City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge,
     Pallbearers were Bobby Floyd, Stevie Floyd, Charles Floyd, Lanier Burford, David Burford, and Dennis Smith,
     Honorary pallbearers were members of St. Johns Lodge No, 45 and the .Iephtha Chapter No. 252 of the Order of Eastern Star.

Foster, Eugene, Mrs. (nee Jones)
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 20, 1923
Mrs. Eugene Foster Passed Away July 13.
     Following a long illness, Mrs. Eugene Foster passed away at her home in the western part of the county Friday night, July 13.
     Mrs. Foster, who was a Miss Jones before her marriage, is survived by her husband, two sons, four daughters, five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Foster cemetery, Rev. Mr. Britt and Rev. Mr. Hurst officiating.
  
Foster, Eugene Speer
Jackson Progress-Argus 17 Jul 1941
E. S. Foster, 46, of West Butts Taken by Death
     The death of Eugene Speer Foster, 64 years of age, widely known resident of Towaliga district, occurred at his home early Saturday. He had been sick since April.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Foster-Jester cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4:30, with Dr. J. B. Turner and Rev. George Godard officiating.
     Mr. Foster was connected with pioneer Butts county families and was born and died in the same house. In addition to his farming operations, he was formerly employed by Blake Brothers in Griffin. He was a member of Rock Springs Methodist church and was esteemed by a host of friends.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Mrs. Kate Goen; four daughters, Mrs. Pete Folds, Mrs. C. D. Jarrel), Misses Thelma and Minnie Lee Foster; two sons, Jamerson and Robert Foster; a brother, Thomas P. Foster, and two sisters, Misses Mae and Minnie Foster

Foster, Fannie Meredith
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jan 1975
Mrs. Foster Buried At Old Bethel
     Mrs. Fannie Meredith Foster, 94, of 134 Carter Ave., Jackson, died Tuesday afternoon, December 24, about 2:30 o'clock at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended illness.
     Mrs. Foster was born June 14, 1880, the daughter of the late Mr. William Edward Meredith and the late Mrs. Mattie Weaver Meredith.
     She was the oldest living member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was one of Butts County's most widely known senior citizens.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday morning, December 27th at 11:00 o'clock from the Chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church and Elder W. S. Kelly, officiating.
     Interment was in Old Bethel Cemetery in Butts County with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Foster is survived by a granddaughter, Mrs. Hugh Barnes of Jackson; step children, Robert W. Taylor. Bryant Leverette, Taylor Foster, Mrs. Gladys Burford, all of Jackson; Mrs. Addie Pate, Mrs. Mollie Welch, Mrs. Ghetta Russell, Mrs. Lucy Dense, all of Adrian, Michiigan; 35 grandchildren; a large number of great and great-great-grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Robert Taylor, Jack Taylor, Emerson Burford, Jerald Burford, T. W. Leverette, and Billy Leverette.

Foster, Gene
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Dec 1982
     Gene Foster, 55, died Dec. 20 in Costa Rica following several months of declining
health.
     Mr. Foster was a resident of Butts County for many years and attended Jackson High School. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Foster of Indian Springs and Jackson. Mr. D. Foster was an instructor in the county school system.
     Survivors include a son, Gene Foster Jr. of' Baxley; daughter, Miss Tammy Foster of Baxley; brothers, Ray D. Foster of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Willis Foster of St. Peters, Mo.; sisters, Mrs. R. A. Leavell of East Point and Mrs. Joe Diffley of Hapeville.
     Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Paul T. Donehoo Memorial Chapel with Rev. Donald Hinson officiating.

Foster, Howell
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Dec 1982
     Howell Foster of Jackson died Dec. 16 at the VA Hospital in Atlanta following a brief illness.
     Mr. Foster was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Butts County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Foster.
     Survivors include Watson and Willie Watson, both of Morrow; niece, Mrs. Doris Stewart of Atlanta.
     Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. V. Huntley officiating. Burial was in the Rock Creek cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, Hulitte Harkness
Jackson Progress-Argus July 4, 1957
Mrs. S. J. Foster Dies Sunday at Jackson Home
     Funeral services for Mrs. S. J. Foster, 83, beloved Jackson resident who died early Sunday morning at the home following a long period of declining health, were held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Haisten's funeral home with the Rev. Kirk Nesbit and Rev. Keith Hill officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery under the section of Haisten Funeral Home. She was the widow of the late Samuel J. Foster who served more than 25 years as clerk of the Butts county Superior Court. The former Miss Harkness she was the daughter of Zack Harkness and Mrs. Sallie Harkness. A member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church, where Foster spent her entire life in the county.
     The death of Mrs. Foster Sunday was the third bereavement in the family in the slightly more than 13 months, Mrs. Thelma Leverette Dick and, grand daughter, having died May 21, 1956, followed by the death of Miss Sara Foster, daughter, August 21, 1956.
      Survivors include two daughters J. A. Leverett and Miss Susan Leserald Foster; one grandson, Foster Leverett and Miss Susan Foster; one grandson, Foster Leverett, all of Jackson.
     Pallbearers were P. H. Weaver, W. O. Bell, M. N. Maddox, M.L. Powell, Bailey Woodward, Herbert Moore.

Foster, Infant
  The Jackson Argus October 20, 1899
Another Child Dies.
     The little three year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Will Foster died Wednesday night of membranous croup. This is the second child to be given up by Mr. Foster within the past three weeks, and leaves him childless. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Humphreys at Fellowship church yesterday.

Foster, Infant
Butts County Progress October, 14, 1910
     Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foster have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant, which occurred Monday.

Foster, Infant
  Butts County Progress August 9, 1912
Death Of An Infant.
     Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Foster have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant, which occurred Saturday morning. The little one was buried Sunday morning at County Line church.

Foster, J. B.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1984
Man Dies on hunting trip
     According to Butts County Sheriff Billy Leverette, a Dalton man was found dead, the victim of an apparent heart attack, Thursday evening near a hunting lodge where he was staying.
     Leverette identified the man as J. B. Foster, 62, of 307 Maple Road, Dalton.
     The sheriff said Foster and his wife had spent Wednesday night at the hunting lodge located in the "Rough Area" of the county.
     Leverette said Foster went hunting Thursday morning and when he had not returned by 2:30 that afternoon, his wife notified the sheriff's department.
     The sheriff's department and the rescue squad started the search and Foster's body was discove red about 7:30 about a mile from the lodge.
     Leverette said there was no evidence of foul play.
     
Foster, Jesse E.
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Feb 1958
Funeral Rites Held Wednesday For J. E. Foster
    The body of Jesse E. Foster, 63, of Jenkinsburg, was discovered Tuesday morning in his home in a frozen condition by his sister, Mrs. J. D. Price Sr. of Forsyth.
    When Mrs. Price entered the home, where the deceased lived by himself, she discovered the body, fully dressed, sitting in a chair by the heater. The discovery was made Tuesday morning about 11 o'clock. Mr. Foster was last seen by friends on Friday.
    A coroner's inquest, presided over by Butts County Coroner Joel V. Crane, with Dr. R. L. Hammond as attending physician, found that Mr. Foster "died of natural causes."
    Funeral services for Mr. Foster were held from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home at 2 p. m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse officiating. Interment was in the County Line Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
    Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. V. J. Saunders, Jenkinsburg, and Mrs. J. D. Price Sr., Forsyth; three brothers, T. E. Foster, Decatur; R. T. Foster, Atlanta; and E. B. Foster, Warner Robins; several nieces and nephews.
    Pallbearers were Odell Cleveland, Hughlon Price, Marvin Farrar, Love Mote, Randolph Sims and Palmer Sims.

Foster, Jessie
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jul 1995
     Jessie Foster of Savannah died Friday, July 7.
     Funeral services were held in the chapel of Williams and Wil Hams Funeral Home in Savannah with Elder C. C. Singleton officiating. Interment was in Magnolia Memorial Gardens in Savannah.
     Mr. Foster was born Sept. 18,1915 in Jackson, son of the late Tillman and Carrie Foster.
     He was a member of Lizzie Berry Baptist Church before moving to Savannah where he was a deacon of First Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was retired from Union Camp Corporation.
     Survivors include wife, Virease Foster of Savannah; daughters, Frances F. Reeves, Bonnie A. Foster and Virease M. Daniel, all of Savannah; sons, Jessie Foster Jr. of Atlanta and Eugene S. Foster of Tampa, FL; stepson, Jerome Adams of Linden, NJ; brother, John Thomas Foster of Miami, FL; sisters, Lucy Foster and Louise Gaston of Detroit, MI, Elizabeth Foster and Lila Shivers, both of Jackson, Pallie Thurman of Savannah and Emma Foster of Atlanta; sons-in-law, Melvin Reeves and Rayfield Daniel, both of Savannah; one stepdaughter-in-law, Helen Adams of Linden, NJ; aunt, Missdid Ponder of Jackson; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
     Williams and Williams Funeral Home of Savannah was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, Kate Goen
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Mar 1963
Mrs. Kate Foster Buried Friday
     Mrs. Kate Goen Foster, 71, widow of Mr. Eugene S. Foster, died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Wednesday, March 6.
     Mrs. Foster, who resided in Butts County near the Spalding line, had been ill for several years and had been confined to the hospital for a week. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Garr Goen and the late Mrs. Georgia Corley Goen. She was born in Monroe County, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held at Haisten's Chapel in Griffin Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. Carl McGee and the Rev. John B. White officiated. Burial was in the Foster family cemetery.
     Survivors include four step-daughters, Mrs. Pete Folds, Mrs. Ruth Jarrell, Miss Thelma Foster and Mrs. Minnie Lee Allen; two step-sons, Jamerson S. Foster and Robert A. Foster; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Jester, all of Griffin; brother, Kirby Goen of Milledgeville; several nieces and nephews.

Foster, Margaret Elizabeth
Jackson Progress-Argus 20 July 1934
Miss Maggie Foster Summoned by Reaper
     Miss Maggie Foster, 63 years of age, member of an old and prominent Butts county family, passed away at her home a few miles from Jackson Saturday afternoon at 1:40. She had been in declining health for several months and her condition recently was a matter of concern to the family. Miss Foster had a wide circle of friends who are grieved to know of her death.
     She was a daughter of the late Mr. William J. Foster and Mrs. Susannah McKibben Foster, prominent residents of the county. Her father was a native of Ireland and settled in Towaliga district. The family has long been influential in the county's development. Miss Foster was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian church and was esteemed for her many fine qualities of character. She resided at the old homestead.
     Miss Foster is survived by one brother, Judge S. J. Foster, clerk of Butts Superior Court. Another brother, Mr. W. H. Foster, preceded her in death. She is also survived by four nieces, Mrs. J. A. Leverette, Miss Sarah Foster, Miss Susannah Foster and Miss Margaret Foster, all of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at Fellowship church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. A. Julian Warner, of Atlanta, a former pastor at Jackson and Fellowship, as officiating minister. Relatives and friends attested their love by beautiful floral offerings. Interment was in the family lot In the churchyard.
                    
Foster, Mary Elizabeth Fletcher
The Jackson Progress-Argus November 11, 1921
Mrs. W. H. Foster Claimed By Death.
     The death of Mrs. W. H. Foster, which occurred about 6 o'clock Sunday morning, while not unexpected, came as a shock in a very large circle of friends. For more than a year Mrs. Foster had been in declining health and for the past few months her condition had been critical. Death was due to a complication of diseases.
     Mrs. Foster was one of the best known and highly esteemed women in the county. She was a member of one of the county's oldest and most prominent families. She enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her and the tender solicitude of countless friends during her last illness showed the affection in which she was regarded. Mrs. Foster was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian church and exemplified in her daily life the highest type of lofty character and noble womanhood.
     Born March 25, 1872, Mrs. Foster was 49 years of age on her last birthday. She was Miss Mamie Fletcher before her marriage to Mr. W. H. Foster, who preceded her to the grave several years.
     She is survived by one daughter, Miss Margaret Foster; three brothers, Messrs. T. B. and C. W. Fletcher, of Butts county, and Clifford Fletcher of South Georgia; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Carmichael, of Atlanta, all of whom have the sympathy of hosts of friends in their bereavement.
     The funeral was held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at Fellowship church, of which she was a member. Rev. James Bradley, of Monticello, conducted the services. Many friends gathered for a last tribute and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     The pallbearers were Messrs. J. C. Shelton, W. H. Merritt, A. A. Howell, R. J. Carmichael, W. P. Wall and C. L. Redman.

Foster, Mary McClendon
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 1972
Mrs. Foster of Locust Grove Died Sept. 14
     Mrs. Mary McClendon Foster died Thursday night, September 14th, at the Griffin-Spalding Co. Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Foster, wife of Mr. Milbon R. Foster, was a resident of Locust Grove.
     Born in Butts County, Mrs. Foster was the daughter of the late Mr. Grover C. McCIendon and Mrs. Edna Davis McClendon. She moved to Henry County after her marriage.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at County Line Baptist Church with the Rev. C. G. Johnston and Rev. Howard Howell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with D. T. Carmichael & Sons of McDonough in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband, Milbon R. Foster; three daughters, Miss Frances Foster and Mrs. Margie Foster, both of Locust Grove, and Mrs. L. H. Perkins of Undtenheim, Germany; a son, T. E. (Jack) Foster of Forest Park; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil McGough and Mrs. J. W. Copeland, both of Locust Grove; three brothers, T. J. McClendon, D. E. McClendon of Locust Grove and Grover C. McClendon of Griffin.
     Nephews were pallbearers and included Thomas G. McClendon, H. C. McClendon, D. E. McClendon, James McClendon, Larry McClendon, and Cecil Hand.

Foster, Ollie Mae
Jackson Progress-Argus 27 Mar 1941
One Killed, 4 Hurt in Auto Crash Friday
Accident Occurred on Lawson Hill South of Indian Springs. Foster Held for Court Action.
     Ollie Mae Foster, 26-year-old Negro woman of Alamo, Tenn., was instantly killed and George Foster, her husband and driver of one car, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Palmer and Phillips Palmer of Cleveland, Ga., were seriously injured in a collision between two automobiles on the Lawson hill just south of Indian Springs Friday afternoon.
     The Fosters were traveling north on route 42 and in attempting to right the car after it ran off the pavement the machine swerved to the left and was hit by the car in which the Palmers were en route to Jesup, according to a check made by Sheriff J. D. Pope.
     Both cars were demolished by the impact. George Foster, said to be employed by the, J. B. McCrary Company in Macon, was arrested and held in jail on a charge of manslaughter. He was cut about the head, face and hands and was given treatment here.
     Mr. and Mrs. Palmer and Phillips Palmer were rushed to the Georgia Baptist Hospital for treatment. M. A. Palmer had a crushed knee and the flesh was stripped from Mrs. Palmer's thigh. Phillips Palmer had a broken jaw.
     The Palmers were traveling to Jesup to visit Mrs. Palmer's parents, it was said.
     The body of Ollie Mae Foster was shipped Saturday to Alamo, Tenn., for burial.

Foster, Rufus
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jun 1982
     Rufus Foster, 685 Smith St., Atlanta, died Wednesday, June 23 at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta.
     Mr. Foster is survived by a daughter, Ms. Edwina D. Foster; a stepdaughter, Ms. Virginia Crowder; seven sisters, one brother, several uncles, nieces, and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p. rn. at the Bethel Grove C.M.E. Church in Spalding County with Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, Sallie Beasley
Jackson Progress Argus, November 16, 1950
Mrs. W. E. Foster, Called by Death
     Mrs. Sallie Beasley Foster, 75, wife of William E. Foster of Locust Grove, died early Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Price Sr., as the result of an illness of several weeks. Born at Vaughn, Ga., daughter of T. J. Beasley and Adeline Goodson Beasley, she had been a resident of Butts county for a long number of years. Mrs. Foster was a member of County Line Baptist church and was esteemed as a friend and neighbor.
     Funeral services were held at County Line Sunday at 3 p.m. and Rev. G. A. Briggs and Rev. J. T. Burrell officiated. The grandchildren acted a pallbearers and burial was in the church cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. W. J. Saunders of Jenkinsburg and Mrs. J. D. Price Sr. or Forsyth; four sons, J. E. Foster of Locust Grove; T. E. and R. E. Foster of Atlanta and E. B. Foster of LaGrange; one sister, Mrs. R. E. Weatherby of Miami; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Foster, Samuel Jefferson
Jackson Progress-Argus 8 Mar 1935
Judge Foster is Taken Suddenly
Clerk of Butts Superior Court Expired Monday Morning in Atlanta Hospital. Death was Shock.
     Coming as a profound shock to the family and hosts of friends was the death of Judge S. J. Foster, clerk of Butts Superior Court since 1911, which came suddenly and unexpected in the Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta Monday morning. Judge Foster had not been well for the past several weeks but apparently recovered from a recent illness and was able to be at his office, for two days the last of February. He was taken Sunday to the Atlanta hospital for treatment and an operation. The fatal attack came without warning.
     The death of this beloved official and prominent citizen stunned the entire community. His family and friends were expecting his early restoration to health and the resumption of usual duties in the court house where for twenty-four years he had been a beloved figure.
     Judge Poster was easily one of Butts county's leading citizens and one of the best known clerk in the entire state. His work had made him widely known and he was recognized for his efficiency, thoroughness and careful management of all details of an office in which he took keen interest and pride. He conducted the affairs of his office in a manner t o win the commendation of all who had dealings there and maintained s high standard of neatness and accuracy. The important office of clerk of court never had a more capable, more courteous and accommodating official than Judge Foster.
     Judge Foster was equally well known as a civic leader. He was president of the Butts County Fair Association and head of the Butts County Centennial Committee in 1925 when Butts county celebrated its one hundredth anniversary. In this work he wrought well in looking up old records and compiling data of the county's early history and played a leading part in making the centennial celebration an outstanding event in the county's history.
     In the realm of education Judge Foster took a leading and progressive part. He was formerly a member of the Butts County Board of Education, and served for several years as a member of the Jackson Board of Education. Education always found in Judge Foster a stalwart champion and a devoted friend
     Called to public service in 1911, Judge Foster served with such eminent satisfaction that he was elected each succeeding term and such was his popularity and hold on the voters that he was named term after term without opposition. On November 10, 1911, Judge Foster was elected clerk of Butts superior court, winning the office in a field of three candidates, to succeed Judge B. P. Bailey whose death occurred on October 10, 1911. Filling the unexpired term so capably, Judge Foster had been continued in office for four years.
     Samuel Jefferson Foster was born *** 20, 1873, a son of William *** Susannah McKibben Foster, **** settlers of Towaliga *** came from Ire *** county soon *** in 1825. His *** important part *** the county, ***
*** his class including several prominent Georgians. Judge Foster was a member of the Fellowship Presbyterian church and he supported all religious activities liberally. He possessed a likeable personality and was a true and tested friend. His advice and counsel was early sought and he was admired for his conservative stand on all questions.
     Surviving Judge Foster are his wife, the former Miss Heulette Harkness; three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Leverette, Miss Sarah Foster and Miss Susannah Foster, the latter a teacher in the Jackson public schools; two grandchildren, Miss Thelma Leverette and Foster Leverette; a niece, Miss Margaret Foster. A brother, Mr. W. H. Foster, passed away several years ago, and an only sister, Miss Margaret Foste, died July 15, 1934.
     Funeral services were held at the Jackson Presbyterian church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. E. L. Daniel conducted the impressive services in the presence of a large assemblage. An honorary escort was composed of county officers, members of the Jackson bar and court house employees, consisted of Messrs. J. A. McMichael, W. D. Pope, Van Fletcher, M. L. Powell, C. L. Redman, H. M. Fletcher, Joel B. Mallet, J. T. Moore, Judge Ogden Persons, Solicitor F. B. Willingham and Col. W. B. Freeman of Forsyth, J. L. Bailey, B. H. Hodges, J. Edward Carmichael and D. W. Brooks.
     The active pallbearers were Messrs. G. D. Head, C. M. Compton, J. C. Newton, J. S. Ball, Dr. O. B. Howell and Col. W. E. Watkins.
     A profusion of flowers, sent by county officers, court officials, school children, the board of education, relatives and friends testified to the love in which Judge Foster was held.
     Interment was in the family lot in Fellowship cemetery.

Foster, Sara Corrine
Jackson Progress-Argus August 23, 1956
Miss Sara Foster Died Tuesday in Atlanta Hospital
     Funeral services for Miss Sara Corrine Foster, 50, were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Jackson Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kirk Nesbit, Rev. G. A. Briggs and Rev. Lamar Watkins officiating.
     Interment was in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     The body lay in state at the church for one hour prior to the funeral service.
     Miss Foster died early Tuesday morning at an Atlanta hospital after a brief illness.
     One of the county's best known and popular officials, she was elected Clerk of the Butts Superior Court on May 15, 1935 to fill the unexpired term ofher father, the late Judge S. J. Foster, and in 1936 was reelected to fill a full four-year term.
     Her conduct of the affairs of that important office were marked by a high degree of devotion to duty and obliging service. Grand juries frequently commended her for the neatness and accuracy of the records kept by her office.
     A descendant of Irish forebears who settled in the Towaliga district of Butts county in the 1820's, she possessed an ingratiating personality that embodied the best Irish traits of wit and wisdom.
     Her father served as Clerk of Butts Superior Court from 1911 until his death in 1935.
     She was a member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church and was active in the support of its causes.
     Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Huliette Harkness Foster; two sisters, Miss Susanna Foster and Mrs. J. A. Leverett; one nephew, Foster Leverett, all of Jackson.
     Pallbearers were R. J. Thornton, V. H. Ham, John L. Coleman, Herbert Moore, M. L. Powell, A. W. Newton, Bill Maddox, Doyle Jones Jr.

Foster, Sarah Vienna Vasti Cook
Jackson Progress Argus 4 Aug 1933
Mrs. E. J. Foster Dies after Extended Illness
     The death of Mrs. E. J. Foster, 59 years of age, occurred at her home near Jackson Saturday morning, death coming after a protracted illness. News of her passing brought regret to a wide circle of friends.
     Mrs. Foster had been a resident of the county for several years, and had scores of friends. She was a member of Macedonia church and was admired for her fine qualities of character.
     She is survived by her husband and five daughters, Mrs. Olive O. Pate, of Blissfield, Mich.; Mrs. Z. L. Burford, of Jackson; Mrs. Percy E. Welch, of Adrain, Mich;; Misses Ghittie and Lucy Foster, of Jackson; one son, Mr. Edward Foster, of Jackson; seven brothers, John and Cary Cook, of Atlanta; Henderson, Cook, of Conyers; Ben and Bill Cook, of Clayton; Sam Cook, of Macon, and Ed Cook, of Cochran; one sister, Mrs. J. Tom Ellington, of Oxford.
     Funeral services were. held at the Worthville Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J. B. Stodghill and Rev. R. C. Owen officiating and interment was in the churchyard.

Foster, Solomon (Lump)
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Oct 1992
     Solomon (Lump) Foster of Jackson died Tues., Oct. 13, i992.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at Lizzie Berry Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Elliott officiating. Interment was in the Lizzie Berry cemetery.
     Mr. Foster was born Feb. 14, 1923 in Butts County, son of the. late Tillman and Willie Ruth Foster. He was a member of Lizzie: Berry Baptist Church.
     Survivors include sisters Lucy Mae Foster and Louise Gaston, both of Detroit, Mich., Pallie Lee Thurman, Savannah, Elizabeth and Lela Shiver, both of Jackson, and Emma Foster of Atlanta; brothers Jessie Foster of Savannah and J. T. Foster of Miami, Fla.; aunt Missdid Ponder of Cinn., Ohio; uncle James Holland of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     
Foster, Susannah
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Mar 1994
     Susannah Foster of Griffin died Wed., March 16.
     Funeral services were held Fri., March 18, in Haisten's Chapel in Griffin with Dr. Spencer Frye and Rev. Stanley Hartell officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Cemetery in Butts County.
     Miss Foster was born Feb. 11, 1910 in Butts County, daughter of the late Judge Samuel Jefferson Foster and the late Hulette Harkness Foster of Jackson.
     She attended Jackson public schools and was a graduate of Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville with a BS degree in education. She began teaching second graders in Jackson in 1933, taught first grade in Lithonia and third grade in Griffin until 1971 when she retired following heart surgery.
     Miss Foster was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Griffin and the Georgia and National Teachers Associations.
     She had been living in Griffin since 1949, most recently sharing a home with Mrs. Robert Beaty.
     Survivors include a cousin, Elizabeth Robison of Jackson.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, Susannah McKibben
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 23, 1927
Mrs. Susannah Foster Passes At The Age, 89.
     Scores of friends throughout the county will be saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Susannah Foster, 89 years of age, which occurred at her home a few miles from Jackson Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock. Though she had not been entirely well for some time, her last illness was of short duration.
     Mrs. Foster was one of the county's most prominent and genuinely beloved women. She was connected with a family that had played a leading part in the affairs of the county since it was established. She was a daughter of Mr. Thomas McKibben and was the last surviving member of a family of seven children. Her sisters and brothers were Mrs. M. J. Cofer, Mrs. N. H. Woodward, Mrs. Jeff Thomason, Mrs. J. H. Ridgeway, Mrs. R. M. Fletcher, Mrs. W. P. Phillips, Samuel, Thomas A. and John F. McKibben. Her husband, Mr. William Foster, died a good many years ago. She was born November 21, 1838, and recently celebrated her eight-nine birthday.
     Mrs. Foster was a woman of lofty character and was greatly admired by all who knew her. Having been a lifelong resident of Butts county and having lived through the greater portion of the last century and well into the new, she possessed a rare fund of information concerning the early history of the county and this section. She retained to a remarkable degree her physical and mental faculties and delighted to have her friends visit her. Mrs. Foster had long been a member of the Presbyterian church and was the oldest member of Fellowship church. She was truly a mother of the South of memory and tradition. During the Butts County Centennial she gave in valuable information in compiling the early history of the county.
     Surviving Mrs. Foster are one son, Judge S. J. Foster, clerk of Butts county superior court; one daughter, Miss Maggie Foster; four grandchildren, Mrs. J. A. Leverett, of Covington, Misses Margaret and Sarah Foster, of Jackson, and Miss Susannah Foster, student at the Georgia State Woman College, Milledgeville, and two great-grandchildren, Foster and Thelma Leverette, of Covington.
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Fellowship church. Rev. Julian Warner, her pastor, will officiate and interment will be in the family lot in the historic Fellowship cemetery.

The Jackson Progress-Argus December 30, 1927
Funeral For Mrs. Foster Was Largely Attended.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Susannah Foster, one of Butts county's most prominent and beloved women, who died on December 21, were held at Fellowship church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Her pastor, Rev. Julian Warner, conducted the impressive rites in the presence of a large number of friends. Many visitors from other counties were present to pay a last tribute of respect to the good women. Attesting to the high esteem in which she was held were many lovely floral offerings. The pallbearers were Messrs. H. M. Fletcher, Van Fletcher, C. W. Fletcher, T. B. Fletcher, David Gaillard and Mack Ridgeway. Interment was in the family lot in Fellowship cemetery.

Foster, Sylvester
Jackson Progress-Argus January 19, 1917
Two Negroes Slain at Frolic
Another Seriously Hurt Saturday Night
Pistol Battle Fought
West Butts Scene of the Tragedy Coroner Stephens Investigates and Adjourns Session
     Sylvester Foster, killed outright, Neal Clowers, right leg broken and throat cut from ear to ear, and Clint Benton, shot in the stomach, tells the story of a wholesale shooting and cutting affray that occurred Saturday night at a negro frolic on Mr. Tom Cochran's place in West Butts.
     Clowers died Sunday night from the wounds received.
     Benton was still alive at the last reports and has a chance to recover, physicians state.
     The trouble occurred at a negro frolic, and had its origin about a woman, it is said. A great many shots were fired, some fifteen in all, and Sheriff Crawford who investigated the affair stated that it was remarkable that the fatalities were not larger.
     Just who was the aggressor could not be learned. There was a general mixup, pistols boomed and razors flashed, and when the smoke of the artillery had cleared one negro was dead and another dangerously shot and cut and a third seriously wounded.
     Coroner Stephens held an inquest Sunday morning, but the session was adjourned pending the outcome of the wounded parties. Since then Clowers has died.

Foster, Thomas E.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1988
     Thomas E. Foster of Ellenwood funeral was held Friday. Burial was held in the County Line Baptist Church. in Locust Grove.
     Survivors include his wife Vera Foster; son, Thomas A. Foster of Stockbridge; sisters, Corrie Saunders of Jenkinsburg; Floy Price of Forsyth; brothers, R. T. Foster of Atlanta; and E. B. Foster of Covington; for grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.

Foster, Trellie Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1979
Foster Funeral On Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Trellie Lee Foster, of 1336 Hill St., S.E., Atlanta, were conducted Sunday, April 22nd, at two o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist Church in Jackson with the Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery.
Mrs. Foster died April 22nd at her residence after apparently suffering a heart attack. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. Rufus Foster; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Crowder and Miss Edwina Foster, all of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Maston of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Ruby White of Rex, Ga.; five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
     Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Foster, William
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Sep 1994
     William Foster of Jackson died Tues., Aug. 30, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sat., Sept. 3, at Israel Temple A.M. E. Church with Rev. R. E. Ward officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
 
Foster, William Eddie
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 7, 1952
W. E. Foster Dies as Result Stroke
     William Eddie Foster, 80, retired farmer of Locust Grove route 2, died at his home Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. as the result of a stroke. He suffered the first attack a few days ago and Monday night had another stroke from which he did not rally.
     Resident of Butts county for 57 years, Mr. Foster was born March 15, 1872 in Fayette County. His father was Thomas Jefferson Foster of Tennessee and his mother was Sallie Snead Foster of Alabama. During an active career Mr. Foster was a successful farmer and for several years resided on the Griffin Highway before moving to his home near Locust Grove. He took an active part in politics and attended many district congressional conventions. Mr. Foster, member of the County Line Baptist Church, was well informed on current events.
     Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. J. Saunders of Jenkinsburg, and Mrs. J. D. Price Sr. of Forsyth; four sons, J. E. Foster of Locust Grove; T. E. and R. T. Foster of Atlanta; and E. B. Foster of LaGrange; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. His wife, the former Miss Sallie Beasley, preceded him in death.
     Funeral services were held a the County Line Church Wednesday at 3 p.m. and Rev. GAither Briggs and Rev. Robert Floyd officiated. The pallbearers were grandsons.
     Burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home directing arrangements.

Foster, William Harvey
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 12, 1926
Death Of An Infant.
     Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Foster of Jenkinsburg, have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant son, William Harvey, which occurred November 8. Interment was at County Line cemetery.

Foster, William Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus February 16, 1917
Mr. W. H. Foster Dies After a Short Illness
     Friends throughout the county were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. W. H. Foster, which occurred Saturday afternoon at his home in Jackson. Mr. Foster was stricken with paralysis last Tuesday afternoon be- (sic) 6 and 7 o'clock. He gradually grew weaker until the end came Saturday shortly after noon.
     Mr. Foster was one of Butts county's leading citizens. He was well and favorably known to hundreds of citizens and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was a large farmer and for the last few years had been making his home in Jackson. Mr. Foster was a good citizen, quiet, unassuming, and was held in general high esteem on account of his many excellent traits of character.
     He was fifty years of age and was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Fletcher before her marriage; one daughter, Miss Margaret Foster; his mother, Mrs. Susanna Foster; one brother, Mr. S. J. Foster, clerk of Butts superior court, and one sister, Miss Maggie Foster.
     The funeral was held at Fellowship church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. James Bradley, of Monticello, and a former pastor of the church, conducted the service. Many relative and friends gathered to pay a last tribute to the memory of the deceased. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment was in the cemetery at Fellowship.
     In their bereavement the family have the sympathy of a host of friends.

Foster, Willie James
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1984
     Willie James Foster, 53 of 75 Meldon Ave., Atlanta, died Thursday following a brief illness.
     Mr. Foster was born in Butts County, son of Nora Clark and the late Ed Foster.
     Survivors include his wife Azzleane Thomas Foster; mother and stepfather, Nora and Jimmie Lee Clark of Jackson; sons, Anthony Foster and John Watson, both of Jackson; daughter Maxine McClendon of Atlanta; five step-children; sisters, Elizabeth Foster, Ann Andrews, Mattie Nash, Doris Lawson, Catherine Jones Margaret Foster, all of Atlanta; Bobbie
     Brown and Virginia Barkley both of Jackson; brothers, Lexie and Tommy Clark and Roger Foster, all of Atlanta;. four grandchildren; uncle, Robert Grier: several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Sunday at 3: 30 p.m. at Fairfield A. M. E. Church with the Rev. J. C. McGill officiating. Burial was in the Bold Springs cemetery.

Foster, Willie Ruth Holland
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1990
     Willie Ruth Foster, 95, of 19 Slaughter Ave. in Jackson died May 16 at her home.
     The funeral was held Saturday, May 19, at Lizzie Berry Baptist Church, with the Rev. Eddie Norris officiating. Burial was in the Lizzie Berry Cemetery.
     Mrs. Foster was born in Jasper County, the daughter of the late Dea. and Mrs. Smith Holland. She was a member of Lizzie Berry Baptist Church, where she served as church treasurer and was a member of the Mother's Board.
     Mrs. Foster, who was the oldest member at Lizzie Berry, was also a member of the Heroines of Jericho .
     Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Foster, Pallie Thurman, and Leila
Shivers, all of Jackson, Louise Gaston and Lucy Foster, both of Detroit, Mich., and Emma Foster of Atlanta; sons, J. T. Foster of Miami, Fla., Jesse Foster of Savannah, and Solomon Foster of Jackson; sister, Miss did Ponder of Hamilton, Oh.; brother, James Holland of Flovilla; 34 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 
Fouche, J. A. Hon.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 9, 1923
Hon. J. A. Fouche Claimed By Death.
     Many Butts county friends of Hon. J. A. Fouche, clerk of Henry county superior court were grieved to learn of his death which occurred at his home in McDonough Sunday morning. Death was due to bronchial pneumonia and followed an illness of only a few days.
     Mr. Fouche had been a resident of Henry county for nearly forty years and for twenty-five years was editor of the Henry County Weekly. He served as clerk of the superior court for several years, having first been elected in 1906 and again in 1919 and held that office at the time of his death.
     Born in Talbot county in 1854, Mr. Fouche was 69 years of age. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Miss Bess Fouche, and a son, Alfred Fouche. He was a member of the Methodist church and a Mason.
     The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment in the McDonough cemetery.
  
Fouche, Thomas Eldridge
          Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1982
     Thomas Eldridge Fouche, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 2 at the Sylvester Health Care Center in Sylvester, Ga. following a period of declining health.
     A native of Marion County, Georgia, Mr. Fouche lived most of his life in Worth County and was a retired farmer and survey- or and a member of the Poulan Methodist Church.
     Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Irvin Hatcher, Poulan, Ga.; a son, Albert Fouche, Jackson; six sisters, Mrs. Gladys Ford, Doles, Ga.; Mrs. Lucille Sheky, Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. Alma Perry, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Cora Ethel Perry, Live Oak, Fla., Mrs. Marie Kitchens and Mrs. Evelyn Parker, both of Americus. Three grandchildren also survive.
     Funeral services were conducted January 3 at Banks Funeral Chapel with burial in the Hill Poulan Cemetery.

Fountain, Chandler Seaborn
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jun 1994
     Chandler Seaborn Fountain, 89, died Tues., June 7, in an Americus hospital.
     Funeral services were held Fri., June 10, at the Bethelem Baptist Church in Jones County with Rev. Winifred Young and Rev Tommy Dudley officiating. Interment was in the Ramah cemetery in Gordon.
     Mr. Fountain was a lifelong resident of Wilkinson County and was retired from the Freeport Kaolin Co. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
     Survivors include wife, Ida Newberry Fountain of Gordon; children, Bettye Carroll and Annette Arnold, both of Macon, Bessie Vice of Piedmont, AL, Minnie Ruth Bryan of Jackson, Helen Rowland of Forsyth, Jackson Fountain of Plains and Lamar Fountain of Gordon; sister, Bessie Maude Brooks of Gordon; brother, Robert Fountain of Americus; 20 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild.
     Williams Memorial Chapel in Gordon was in charge of arrangements.

Fountain, Frank A.
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Aug 1991
     Mr. Frank A. Fountain, 72, of 746 McDonough Road in Jackson died Saturday at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta following a lengthy illness.
     The funeral was held Monday, Aug. 19, at Jackson United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jim Cantrell and the Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Burial was in Cedar Rock Cemetery in Butts County.
     Mr. Fountain was born in Johnson County, son of the late Charles A. and Pauline Garbutt Fountain. He was a devoted member of Jackson United Methodist Church.
     A World War II Army veteran, Mr. Fountain was also a member and past commander of the American Legion Post 102 in Jackson. He was employed by the Pepperton Cotton Mill in Jackson before, ill health forced his retirement many years ago.
     Survivors include his wife, Lucile Pace Fountain of Jackson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Linda Fountain of Warner Robins; daughter, Judia Fountain of Atlanta; grandchildren, Aaron and Alan Fountain of Warner Robins; brothers, Robert Fountain and Garbutt Fountain of Adrian; sisters, Eleanor Fountain of Dublin and Hortense Dekle of Swainsboro; sister-in-law, Velma Fountain of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fountain, Olin C.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jul 1958
Highway Employee is Killed on Route 16 West Tuesday
    A 61-year old white employee of the State Highway Department, Olin C. Fountain, of Thomaston and Mt. Vernon, was instantly killed Tuesday morning about 8:15 and two Negro highway employees seriously injured when a pickup truck in which Fountain was a passenger in the front seat rammed into the rear of a highway dump truck near the intersection of Route 16 West and England Chapel's Road some five miles west of Jackson on the Griffin highway.
    Both vehicles were proceeding in the direction of Jackson when the lead truck, loaded with highway work paraphernalia, including several pieces of protruding lumber, slowed for a turn off Route 16 in the direction of Jenkinsburg. The driver of the pickup truck, a Negro, as was the driver of other truck, evidently failed to note the slowing vehicle ahead, ramming into the rear of the larger truck with the lumber penetrating the cab, almost decapitating Fountain by gouging out his throat.
    The driver of the pickup suffered a broken leg and other injuries. An unidentified Negro in the rear of the pickup sustained back injuries. Both were rushed to the Thomaston Hospital.
    The dead man and injured were all employees of Division 3; State Highway Department.
    The death of Fountain marked the second traffic fatality for Butts county thus far in 1958. The past year there were no fatalities on the county's roads and highways.

Fountain, Mrs. W. L. (nee Williamson)
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 8, 1953
Mrs. W. L. Fountain Died in Savannah on Friday
     Relative and friends here were sorry to know of the death of Mrs. W. L. Fountain, which occurred Friday in a Savannah hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williamson, esteemed Butts county citizens, who late moved to Vidalia.
     Funeral services were held Sunday and burial was in Hillcrest cemetery.
     Survivors are her husband; a sister, Mrs. O. C. Woodward, Atlanta; three brothers, R. T. and C. C. Williamson, Atlanta, and H. T. Williamson, Vidalia. Mrs. S. E. Jones is a niece and D. M. Thornton is a nephew.

Fournier, Arthur
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Oct 1931
Passenger's Dream of Ocean Cruise Fatal
     Staunton, Va., Arthur Fournier. 21, Springfield, Mass., fell asleep in a bus in which he was a passenger.
     Perhaps the bumpy highway suggested to Fournier's mind the movement of a ship. Apparently without awakening, Fournier seized a fellow passenger.
     "She's sinking," he shouted. "Jump for your lives." Fournier did jump through the bus window. He was killed.

Foushe, Jerry Cecil
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jun 1980
Two Dead In Jackson Lake Accident
     Two Marietta men were killed on Jackson Lake Saturday in a freak boating accident, when they were electrocuted after the mast of their sailboat hit an overhead power line.
     Gregory Chastain, 27, and Jerry Cecil Foushe were sailing in the Alcovy River spur of Jackson Lake, 12 miles from Covington, when the accident occurred at about 3 p.m.
     Chastain's body was recovered immediately, but it was not until 7 p. m. that Fouche's body was discovered after a search party had dragged the lake for more than four hours, authorities from the Newton County sheriff's office reported.
     Witnesses of the incident reported seeing a "ball of fire" travel down the mast of the sailboat once the mast struck the electrical line.
     According to Deputy Charles Roper, the two men were thrown from the boat.
     Spokesperson Bob Rutherford of the Georgia Power Company said that the incident caused an electrical black-out Saturday afternoon and over 1,000 retail customers in this area were without Power for up to 31 minutes.
     The black-out occurred in the majority of Butts County and surrounding areas, affecting Georgia Power customers including Georgia Pacific in Monticello and the Diagnostic Center here.

Fox, Lisle A., Mr. and Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 1970
Jonesboro Couple Die In 1-75 Crash
     A Jonesboro couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lisle A. Fox, both 63, of 106 Cecelia Circle, were instantly killed about 7:30 Saturday night in the headon crash of two cars in the northbound. lane of I-75, just across the Butts County line into Henry County.
     A southbound car, driven by Wayne Cook, 23, of Baxley, crossed the median and slammed into the northbound car occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Fox. Mr. Cook was taken by a Jackson ambulance to the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where he was reported in fair condition over the weekend, suffering from a broken hip and severe facial lacerations.
     The accident was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol, Griffin division, and by the sheriff's departments of Butts and Henry Counties. According to the Griffin Patrol Post, Mr. Cook was charged with driving under the influence, driving on the wrong side of the road, driving too fast for conditions and driving on a revoked license.
     The grinding crash blocked traffic on the heavily traveled artery for some time with vehicles backed up a considerable distance. The doors of the two cars hail to be pried open with crowbars to remove the bodies of the dead and injured. Ambulances from Jackson also transported the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Fox to the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where they were pronounced dead on arrival.
     Funeral services for the Jonesbore couple were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Jonesboro Methodist. Church. Interment was in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Pope Dickson & Son of Jonesboro were in charge of arrangements Traffic on the heavily traveled artery for some time with vehicles backed up a considerable distance, The doors of the two cars had to be pried open with crowbars to remove the bodies of the dead and injured. Ambulances from Jackson also transported the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Fox to the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where they were pronounced dead on arrival.
     Funeral services for the Jonesboro couple were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Jonesboro Methodist Church. Interment was in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Pope Dickson & Son of Jonesboro were in charge of arrangements.

Foy, Mr.
  The Jacksonian May 10, 1907
Mr. Foy owner of the Foy hotel at Indian Springs died Saturday.

Fraly, Sam
  Middle Georgia Argus April 29, 1890
A Negro Killed.
     A row occurred between about twenty negroes while they were returning from a prayer meeting at Fincherville on Sunday night in which pistols, clubs, rocks etc. were used promiscuously. When the smoke cleared away Sam Fraly was lying on the ground dead, shot through the left breast. Coroner T. F. Clark was notified and an inquest was held on yesterday, and Frank Thornton was arrested on a warrant issued by the coroner as the party who did the killing. He says he was knocked down and knows nothing of who killed Fraly. He is in jail.

Frank, Leo
The Jackson Progress-Argus August 20, 1915
Leo Frank Put To Death By Marietta Mob.
Taken From State Prison Farm At Milledgeville Monday Night.
Guards overpowered and prisoner spirited away in automobiles to Cobb County Strung up to tree near Mary Phagan's old home Thousands view the body Mob was quiet and orderly.
     Leo Frank was taken from the state prison farm at Milledgeville Monday night by a crowd of twenty-five men and carried in automobiles to a point about two miles from Marietta and hung to a tree.
     The mob, supposedly from Cobb county, arrived at Milledgeville at 10:30, cut wires, proceeded to the penitentiary, overpowered the officials and securing Frank rushed him in an automobile, through Eatonton, to Cobb County. The noted prisoner was hanged about daylight near the old home of Mary Phagan, for whose murder Frank was serving a life sentence.
     The body was discovered about 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. News of the lynching spread rapidly over the state and produced intense excitement. The body, which was viewed by thousands of persons, was sent to New York for the funeral and burial.
     The mob worked quietly, quickly, orderly. The deed was carefully planned and not a hitch occurred. Only a few of the men were masked, it was stated.
     Though a tremendous crowd gathered in Marietta and Atlanta there was no disorder. The people seemed to be satisfied at the result.

Franklin, Alexander H. S.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 24, 1919
Sudden Was Death Of Mr. A. H. S. Franklin
Prominent Barnesville business man stricken while returning from South Georgia trip
     Friends of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Franklin sympathize with them in the death of the former's brother, Mr. A. H. S. Franklin, of Barnesville, which occurred in Macon, Thursday night, Oct. 16. Mr. Franklin was returning in an automobile from a trip to Herndon and was sized with a sudden illness and was carried to the Macon hospital where he died in a short while. Death was attributed to heart trouble.
     Mr. Franklin was a well known citizen of Barnesville, being general manager of the Franklin Buggy Co. and an alderman of the city. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. May Hensley and Miss Myrtice Franklin; five brothers, W. J. Franklin, of Zebulon, Dr. R. A. Franklin, of Jackson, T. J. Franklin, of Barnesville, Ben Franklin, of Herndon, and Col. Omar Franklin, of Valdosta.
     The funeral and interment was at Barnesville Saturday.
  
Franklin, Asa Smith
  Butts County Progress May 26, 1911
Young Son Of Dr. And Mrs. R. A. Franklin Passes Away
     On last Friday afternoon at half past two o'clock the sweet spirit of little Asa Smith Franklin, the 9 months old son of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Franklin, returned to the God who gave it. He was ill less than a week and on Wednesday afternoon was carried to a private sanitarium in Atlanta where everything that a devoted family and physicians could devise was done for him but despite their efforts the end came peacefully Friday afternoon.
     Death dealt a peculiarly sad and crushing blow when He removed from this household the only child and grandchild, who by his lovely features, winning ways and sunny disposition easily became the idol of his parents and grandparents.
     The short and simple funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. R. C. Cleckler of the Methodist church, at the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Smith. The beautiful floral tributes, designed by florists and friends, almost filled the parlor where the services were read.
     The pallbearers were Messrs. T. J. and H. Franklin, of Barnesville, W. G. Morrison, Smith Settle, and tenderly they bore the casket to its last resting place to await the resurrection morn when the sweetness of anticipate reunion will be truly realized.
     In their deep grief the immediate family circle have the sincere sympathy of many friends, "There is no flock, however watched and tendered, But one dead lamb is there;
There is no household, however defended, But has one vacant chair."
     Among the out-of-town people attending the funeral of little Asa Smith Franklin on Saturday afternoon were: Mrs. E. H. Hensley, Mrs. Florence Lunquest, Miss Mignon Lunquest, Atlanta; Mrs. J. B. Stevens, Albany; Miss Mirt Franklin, Messrs. J. R., T. J., and. Franklin, Barnesville; Mr. and Mrs. Olin Smith and daughter Nelle and Mr. Willis Smith, of Forsyth; Col. E. M. Smith, McDonough.
  
Franklin, Betty WIlliams
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Mar 1932
Mother Dr. Franklin Summoned by Death
     Barnesville, Ga., March 21. Mrs. Betty Williams Franklin, aged 85, widow of the late Mr. J. R. Franklin, died at her home on Thomaston street here at 1 o'clock Monday morning, after an illness of several years.
     Mrs. Franklin, one of the oldest residents of Barnesville, was born in Upson county in 1847 and moved to Barnesville in 1890. She was a member of the Methodist church. She had been an invalid for a number of years but her death was not unexpected.
     She is survived by six sons, Dr. R. A. Franklin, of Jackson, representative of Butts county; W. J. Franklin, Zebulon; Col. O. W. Franklin, Valdosta; Ben Franklin, Millen; T. J. Franklin, Barnesville; P. M. Franklin, Thomaston; and two daughters, Mrs. A. H. Henslee and Misa Myrtice Franklin, of Barnesville; and 18 grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, with Rev. John Paxon Erwin, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Harry V. Smith, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Franklin, Caroline Pullin
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Dec 1994
     Caroline Pullin Franklin, 75, of Jackson died Saturday, Dec. 10 at Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Franklin was a native of Spalding County, daughter of the late Leon W. and Anna Emaline Patrick Pullin. She was a homemaker and a member of Jackson First Baptist Church.
     Survivors include daughters, Carol Saunders, Laura Harper and Ann Franklin, all of Jackson; son, Patrick Franklin of Jackson; two grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Franklin, Fannie Boyt Smith
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Jun 1936
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     All Jackson was *** Friday morning when it became known that Mrs. R. A. Franklin, Sr., one of the most beloved residents, had passed away. Mrs. Franklin's death following a period of ill health which lasted more than five years. Her courageous battle for life against overwhelming odds won the admiration of her wide circle of friends in this section. At time it seemed that her struggle was not in vain, and after submitting to sever4al major operations she would improve for a short period. Her cheerful spirit was never wanting and her friends hoped with her that robust health might again be hers. To the last she maintained her indomitable spirit even though she realized that the end was near.
     Mrs. Franklin had lived all her life in Jackson and was the elder daughter of the late Mr. Asa H Smith, prominent business man of Jackson and Mrs. Frances Morrison Smith. She was born Fannie Boyt Smith. She was educated at Jackson Kick School and Lucy Cobb College, Athens. Shortly after her graduation from college she was married top Dr. Robert Andrew Franklin who had come from Barnesville to Jackson for the practice of dentistry. She possessed many noble virtues and for the members of her family [rest of obit unreadable]

Franklin, Giennis Thornton
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1992
     Mrs. Giennis Thornton Franklin died Saturday, July 11, in Rockmart.
     Funeral services were held Monday, July 13, at the Rockmart United Methodist Church with Rev. David Autry and Tom Lanford officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Rockmart.
     Mrs. Autry was born in Jackson June 28, 1910, the daughter of Samuel H. and Kathryne G. Thornton. She was a homemaker and taught the Giennis Franklin Sunday school class and sang in the choir at the Rockmart United Methodist Church for 48 years.
     Survivors include husband Cecil D. Franklin Sr.; son Cecil D. Franklin Jr.; brother Wilford Thornton, Macon; sister Willine Duncan, Orlando, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
     Freeman Harris Funeral Home in Rockmart was in charge of arrangements.

Franklin, John Hiram
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1992
     John Hiram Franklin of Jackson died Sun., Nov. 1, 1992 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin following an illness of several months.
     Funeral service were held Wednesday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cantrell and Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Franklin was born July 21, 1917 in Jackson, son of the late Dr. Robert Andrews Franklin Sr. and the late Fannie Boyt Smith Franklin,
     He was a retired lumberman and founded and co-owned the Rio Vista Restaurants in Atlanta.
     Mr. Franklin was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include daughters Carol Saunders, Laura Harper and Ann Franklin, all of Jackson; son Patrick Franklin of Jackson; grandchildren Amy Saunders and Charles Goff, and great granddaughter Brittany Hansen, all of Jackson.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Franklin, John R.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 25, 1923
Mr. J. R. Franklin Called To Reward.
     Friends of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Franklin sympathize with them in the death of Dr. Franklin's father, Mr. J. R. Franklin, of Barnesville, which occurred at 2 o'clock Thursday morning. He had been in feeble health for two or three months. Mr. Franklin was 83 years of age.
     Mr. Franklin was a well known citizen of Barnesville, where he had resided practically all his life. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and four sons.
The funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning.
  
Franklin, John
  Middle Georgia Argus November 23,1886
               On September 1st. 1886 Gods angels passed over the home of John Franklin Smith and took his spirit back to Him who gave it.
     Can we see any love and mercy in the bereavement? Oh yes. To the one who has "been born again" there is mercy in this angel visit. The love of family and friends constraineth us to remain with them, but when the veil is removed and we behold Him in whose keeping the bereaved ones are left, then that love and mercy can be realized.
     How can we know that this messenger was to our departed friend a messenger of love and tender mercy? Because of his humble walk, godly conversation and Christian virtues reflected the jewel in the soul. That jewel which always draws us nearer together in this world of sin and sorrow, and strengthens our desire to follow at into the realms of eternal bliss.
     What friend or relative can remember that pleasant smile without feeling that to see it on the other shore will relieve their tears when they too are called to pass through the valley and shadow of death?
     He was born February 21st, 1853, and united in matrimony to Miss Caroline Barnett on January 15, 1874. He was united to the Baptist church in 1877, and lived a consistent life until he departed in full triumph, leaving his request to his family and friends, to prepare for the meeting off the land behold the grave. Will we not heed this admonition? Will there be one of us who will refuse to prepare for the angel's coming, and be ready to adopt the sentiment of the poet in the following lines:
To weary hearts, in mourning homes
God's nicest angel gently comes;
No power has he to banish pain,
Or give us back our lost again;
And yet, in tenderest love, our dear
And Heavenly Father sends him here.
There's quiet in that gentle angel's glance,
There's rest in his still countenance.
He mock's no grief with idle cheer,
Nor wound with words the mourners ear;
But ills and woes he may not cure
He kindly trains us to endure.
O thou who mournest on thy way,
With longings for the close of day;
He walks with thee, that angel kind,
And gently whispers, "be resigned"
Bear up, bear on, the end shall tell
The dear Lord ordereth all things well.
A FRIEND.

Franklin, Lurline Lawson
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jun 1969
Mrs. Franklin Buried At Flovilla Friday
     Mrs. T. J. Franklin widelv known Barnesville matron, died Thursday in St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta after an illness of several weeks.
     The former Miss Lurline Lawson, Mrs. Franklin was born at Flovilla, the daughter of the late Mr. Ed Lawson and Mrs. Belle Roberts Lawson. Mrs. Franklin was a sister-in-law of the late Dr. R. A. Franklin Sr. of Jackson and was widely known in Butts county.
     Mrs. Franklin was the widow of Mr. Thomas Jefferson Franklin. She was a member of the Barnesville Methodist Church Barnesville Woman's Club and United Daughters of the Confederacy.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Barnesville with the Rev. J ames Griffin officiating. Interment was in the Flovilla cemetery.
     Mrs. Franklin is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frances F. Straton of Barnesville; a son, Edwin Lawson Franklin of Macon.

Franklin, Martha Thompson
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Apr 1993
     Martha Thompson Franklin of Jackson died Sat., April 10, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Tues., April 13, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. J im Cantrell and Rev. David Perkins officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Franklin had been a patient at the Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County.
     She was born Dec. 16, 1912 in Dawsonville, daughter of the late Frank and Mattie Wade Thompson. She had been employed by the Belk-Gallant Company in Macon and was 9 member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include daughter, Martha F. Dacus of Jackson; son Robert A. Franken III of Flovilla; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

  Franklin, Myrtis
  Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1965
Miss Franklin Buried Monday At Barnesville
    Miss Myrtis Franklin, 82, of Barnesville, sister of the late Dr. R. A. Franklin Sr. of Jackson, died late Saturday afternoon at the Upson County Hospital following a period of declining health extending over several years.
    Miss Franklin was the daughter of John Robert Franklin and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Franklin and had resided in Barnesville for a long number of years where she operated a guest home. She was a graduate of Wesleyan College and a member of the First Methodist Church.
    She was a life member of the Women's Society of Christian Service, a member of the Willie Hunt Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Woman's Club of Barnesville.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Methodist Church of Barnesville with the Rev. Sam Coker officiating. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville in charge of arrangements.
    Miss Franklin is survived by one brother, Mr. Ben Franklin of, Millen; two sister-in-law, Mrs. T. J. Franklin of Barnesville, and Mrs. O. W. Franklin Sr. of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Franklin, Omer White
Jackson Progress-Argus January 17, 1957
Brother of Dr. Franklin Drowns Near Valdosta
     Omer White Franklin, Sr., prominent Valdosta Lawyer and brother of Dr. R. A. Franklin, Sr. Of Jackson, was drowned Thursday afternoon while on a fishing trip in a lake near Valdosta.
     Searcher recovered his body Saturday about 100 feet from where his cap was found floating on the water Thursday afternoon after he left on a fishing trip in a small motor powered by an outboard motor.
     Mr. Franklin, 68, a former state representative from Lowndes county, was born in Barnesville and attended Gordon Military Institute and the University of Georgia from which he graduated in 1911. Shortly after moving to Valdosta he formed partnership with Harley Langdale which was dissolved in 1935. Since then, Mr. Franklin was the senior member of the law firm of Franklin, Eberhardt, Barham and Coleman.
     Funeral services were held at 3:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Carson-McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta.
     Survivors include his wife; one son, Omer W. Franklin, Jr. And two daughters, Mrs. Ed Barham, Valdosta and Mrs. George Mobley, Tampa, Dla.; one sister, Miss Myrtice Franklin, Barnesville; three brothers, Dr. R. A. Franklin, Sr., Jackson; Ben Franklin, Millen; and P. M. Franklin, of Thomaston.

Franklin, Robert A., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Dec 1984
     Funeral services for Robert A. Franklin Jr., 74, of Stone Mountain, were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, with the Rev. William Corkish officiating.
     A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jackson cemetery.
Mr. Franklin, owner of the Rio Vista Restaurant in Stone Mountain, died of a heart attack Thursday afternoon at DeKalb General Hospital.
     A native of Butts County, he was son of the late Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Franklin Sr. He recently completed a retirement home south of Indian Springs on a portion of the extensive land holdings he and his brother owned in that area.
     A graduate of Jackson High School where he was a star athlete, he attended Georgia Tech. He was a member of St. Johns Lodge 45 F&AM and the First Methodist Church of Jackson, and attended the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Stone Mountain.
     Surviving are his wife, Hazel Shelton Franklin of Stone Mountain; daughter, Martha Dacus of Milledgeville; son, Robert A. Franklin III of Lithonia; brother, Hiram Franklin of Jackson; step-daughters, Linda Bescer Burgess and Lisa A. Bescer, both of Stone Mountain.

Franklin, Robert Andrews, Dr.
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 18, 1958
Dr. R. A. Franklin Was Buried Sunday at Jackson Rites
     Funeral services for Dr. Robert Andrews Franklin, Sr., 80, retired Jackson dentist, who died late Friday at a sanitarium in Macon, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. Lamar Watkins, assisted by the Rev. Sidney Waterhouse, of the First Baptist Church and the Rev. Ralph Goodwin of the Jackson Nazarene Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     The prominent Jackson dentist was critically injured on the night of Jan. 26, 1958 when he was struck by a car in front of the Jackson Methodist Church. He had been hospitalized since that time with his condition gradually deteriorating until death was not unexpected.
     Dr. Franklin was born in Delray, Upson county, Ga., on Jan. 21, 1878, the son of John Robert Franklin and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Franklin. Completing his education in the Delray schools, he attended Gordon College in Barnesville, and graduated from the University of Maryland on May 2, 1900, second honor graduate in a class of 55.
     Coming to Jackson on Aug.2, 1900, he began a career of dentistry that saw him practice here for more than 40 years, all in the same office in the building sat the corner of Third and Mulberry Streets. One of the most competent and successful dentists in middle Georgia, he by no means confined his affairs to his profession alone. Early after his arrival in the county he was made Captain of the Jackson Rifles, a post he held several years with service of distinction and honor.
     Born on a farm, son of a farmer and Confederate veteran, it was only natural that his interest would turn to agriculture. Wise investments in lands made him one of the largest property owners in this section, and it was generally regarded that in his holding in and near Indian Springs he had the largest acreage in a single plot in Butts county, consisting of several thousand acres.
     On Dec. 23, 1902 Dr. Franklin married Miss Fannie Boyt Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asa H. Smith. To this union were born three sons, Robert A. Franklin Jr. and John Hiram Franklin who survive, and another son, Asa, who died in infancy.
     Dr. Franklin's first venture into politics, at which he excelled, never having been defeated I a political race, won him a seat in the General Assembly in 1927-28. He served several subsequent terms in the House and was prominent in the affairs of the Legislature.
     Upon retirement from his dentistry practice, Dr. Franklin worked for 15-20 years as a valued employee of the State Department of Agriculture. His duties carried him over the entire state where he had friends in almost every town and county he visited.
     He was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church which he supported loyally with attendance and gifts. A former member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and a Mason, he could always be counted on the be in the forefront for every progressive movement benefitting Jackson and Butts county.
     The body lay in state 45 minutes prior to the time of service. Survivors include two sons, Robert A. Franklin Jr., Indian Springs; Hiram Franklin, Jackson; one sister, Miss Myrtice Franklin, BArnesville; two brothers, Ben Franklin, Millen; P. E. Franklin, Zebulon; five grandchildren and on great grandchild.
     Pallbearers were Doyle Jones Jr., Vincent Jones, John M. Hutcheson, L. M. Spencer, W. O. Ball and H. M. Moore. Members of the Men's Bible Class of the Jackson Methodist Church were honorary pallbearers.

Franklin, Thomas J.
Jackson Progress-Argus 5 Oct 1934
Mr. T. J . Franklin Summoned by Death
     Friends and relatives in Butts county were saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Thomas J. Franklin, 43 years of age, which occurred Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta. Becoming ill five or six weeks ago Mr Franklin was admitted to the sanitarium and had undergone two operations. His condition had been critical for several days.
     Mr. Franklin was one of the best young citizens of this section. He was born in Barnesville in May,1891, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Franklin, esteemed residents Of Upson and Lamar counties. He was graduated from Gordon College at Barnesville and also from a business college and for several years was secretary and treasurer of the Franklin Buggy Company in Barnesville. For the past few years he had devoted his time to farming interests. He mas a member of the Methodist church and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends in the state.
     Mr. Franklin is survived by his wife, the former Miss Lurline Lawson, of Flovilla; two children, Frances Marion and Lawson Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. A. H. Henslee and Miss Myrtis Franklin, of Barnesville; five brothers, Mr. W. J. Franklin, of Zebulon; Mr. P. M. Franklin, of Thomaston; Mr. Ben Franklin, of Millen; Col. O. W. Franklin, of Valdosta, and Dr. R. A. Franklin, of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at the Barnesville Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. Charles Middlebrooks and Dr. Irvin officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery in Barnesville.
     
Franklin, William J.
Jackson Progress Argus, June 22, 1950
W. J. Franklin Taken by Death
     Friends of Dr. R. A. Franklin and family sympathize with them in the death of Dr. Franklin's brother, William J. Franklin, which occurred ***day at his home in Zebulon. He was born and reared in Upson county and resided in Zebulon for 64 years and was a prominent merchant until he retired because of ill health. He was a member of the Baptist church in Zebulon and was actively identified with the business, religious and civic life of the community.
     Funeral services were held at the Zebulon Methodist church Tuesday at *** p.m. and Rev. Willis Joiner and Rev. Sam Dailey officiated, with burial in the churchyard.
     Survivors are his wife, Mary *** Franklin; one daughter, *** Franklin; one son, William J. Franklin, Jr.; a grandson, Billy Franklkin of Zebulon; a sister, Miss Mrtis Franklin of Barnesville; four brothers, *. M. Franklin of Thomaston; R. A. Franklin of Jackson; Ben Franklin of Millen and O. W. Franklin of Valdosta; a sister-in-law, *** Franklin of Barnesville; and several nieces and nephews.

Franks, Annie B.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Apr 1975
Mrs. Franks Buried In Milledgeville
     Mrs. Annie B. Franks, 69, of 270 Magnolia Avenue, Milledgeville, died Saturday, April 5th, at a hospital in Milledgeville.
     Mrs. Franks, a native of Baldwin County, had lived in Milledgeville for several years and was a member of the Snow Hill Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 6th, at 3 o'clock in Williams Memorial Chapel. Interment was in Baldwin Memorial Gardens.
     Mrs. Franks is survived by her husband, William I. Franks of Milledgeville; two daughters, Mrs. N. ,E. Burgamy and Mrs. J.T. Niblett, both of Milledgeville; a son, William M. Franks of Jackson.

Fraser, D. Rev.
  Middle Georgia Argus September 13, 1887
  Died On The Train.
       This morning while the early passenger train was coming up the road blow Flovilla, a gentleman was found to be dead in his seat. Conductor Dick Harris immediately went to the dead man, who was lying on his face, with his hand pressing tightly over his stomach as if he had been in great pain. Capt. Harris had noticed that he had been lying on his seat for some time, and supposing that he was asleep did not disturb him. No one on the knew the man, but from letters found in his pockets it was ascertained that he was Rev, D. Fraser, of Decatur, Ga. Conductor Harris telegraphed to his relatives at Decatur of his death, and carried the body on to Atlanta where friends will meet and take charge of it.
     Dr. Fraser was a leading minister, and at the time of his death was moderator of the Atlanta Presbytery which met at this place last April. While here attending Presbytery he was assigned a home at Mr. J. W. McCord's. He was an able preacher and made many friends among our people who will regret to hear of his sudden death.
  
Fraser, Marion Lafayette
Jackson Progress Argus 28 May 1964
M. L. Fraser Dies in Macon
     Funeral services for Marion Lafayette Fraser, 67, of 1696 Wesleyan Drive, Macon, who died at a Macon Hospital Sunday, May 24, after an extended illness, were held Tuesday morning from Memorial Chapel, Macon. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
     A native of Johnson County Mr. Fraser was the son of the late Alexander A. Fraser and Mrs. Julia Meadows Fraser. He was a Methodist and a veteran of World War One. Mr. Fraser was a retired mechanic, having been employed by the Georgia Power Company at Plant Arkwright.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Annie Maude Becham; one son, Curtis Emory Fraser of Jackson; five daughters, Mrs. W. C. Cook and Mrs. R. L. Williamson, both of Macon; Mrs. W. J. Andrews and Miss Priscilla Fraser, both of Albany, Mrs. J. W. Allgood of Rome; one brother, Lonnie Fraser of Macon and 11 grandchildren.

Frazier, Joel Wayne
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jul 1969
Husband of Jackson Girl Dies in Fire
    A 23-year-old Atlantan, Joel Wayne Frazier, of Apartment 11, 127 Eleventh St., N. E., was killed and several others injured in a four-alarm blaze early Wednesday morning, July 2nd. Mr. Frazier was the husband of the former Miss Judia Faye Fountain of Jackson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fountain of this city.
    Lt. L. T. Laster of the Atlanta Fire Department said that the young man was apparently asphyxiated because flames did not enter his apartment. Lt. Laster said that "the cause of the fire is undetermined. However, I have found no evidence to indicate it was an incendiary fire."
     An investigation by the Lieutenant indicated the fire broke out in the rear portion of the three- story building near an interior stairway. Two other occupants of the building and three firemen were treated at Grady Hospital for smoke inhalation.
     Funeral services for Mr. Frazier were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with the Rev. Roy Niager officiating. Interment was in Eastview Cemetery.
     Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife; mother, Mrs. Mary Gober of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. Billy Morrow of College Park, Miss Brenda Frazier and Miss Barbara Frazier, both of Atlanta; an aunt, Mrs. Exa Knight of Atlanta.
     Charles Fountain of Jackson, brother of Mrs. Frazier, served as a pallbearer.

Frazier, Sarah M Foster
  The Jackson Argus April 5, 1901
Death of Mrs. Frazier.
     Mrs. Frazier, a daughter of Mrs. Harriet Foster of this county, died at Mouitrie on Sunday last and her remains were brought to Jackson and carried out to Towaliga cemetery for burial.
     Accompanying the remains were a son and son-in-law of the deceased and Mr. Harry Hightower.
     Mrs. Frazier was well known in this county, and had many relatives and friends here who were grieved by the tidings of her death.
     She was a member of the Methodist church and Rev. R. B. O. England, of this place was called upon to conduct the funeral services.
  
Freeman, Aeilan
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jun 1982
     Aeilan Freeman, 68, 1603 Monroe St., Washington, D. C., died June 9 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center following a brief illness.
     Born March 6, 1914 in Butts County, Mr. Freeman was the son of the late Benjamin Freeman and Mrs. Mattie Wynn Freeman. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force.
     Survivors include his wife Mrs. Precious L. Freeman of Washington, D. C.; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Phillips; a brother, W. L. Freeman, both of Washington, D.C.; several nieces and nephews. The Gay and Carter families of Jackson also survive.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the. Gospel of Christ Revival Church in Jackson with Rev. B. F. McKibben officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Alphonse
  Jackson Progress-Argus, March 6, 1947.
Service Monday at Paran Church fro A. Freeman.
     The death of Alphonse Freeman, 76 years of age, widely known farmer and dairyman of the Blount community, occurred Sunday after a short illness. Though a resident of Monroe county, Mr. Freeman was well known here and had a host of friends who were grieved to learn of his passing.
     The last of a family of six brothers and sisters, he was a son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Tom Freeman, esteemed pioneer residents of this section. He was a member of Paran Baptist church and was highly esteemed for his sterling integrity and interest in public affairs.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Lucy Etheredge, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C. F. Etheredge of Butts county; two sons, T. Frank and Harold Freeman, and a daughter, Mrs. Pitts Clark all of Blount.
     Funeral services were held at Paran church Monday at 3:30 and Dr. Davis of Bessie Tift College was assisted by Rev. Harry Smith of Forsyth in the service. Burial was in the churchyard and Forsyth Memorial Chapel was in charge of plans.
     A large number of relatives and friends in Butts county attended the funeral of this prominent and beloved citizen.

Freeman, Arthur Clinton, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jan 1976
Last Rites For A. C. Freeman Held Sunday
     Funeral services for Arthur Clinton Freeman, Sr., 80, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Haisten Chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Folsom, pastor of the Fjrst Baptist Church of Jackson, officiating.
     Mr. Freeman, a highly, esteemed Butts County businessman, died suddenly at his Monticello Highway home on Friday morning, the victim of an apparent heart attack.
     Although retired from the business community, his interest remained active in his extensive farm land holdings and in the development of large real estate projects in the vicinity of his home.
     In earlier years, he was the successful owner of a planing mill located on the site of what is now Jackson's Industrial Park.
     Born in Jasper County August 28, 1895, he was the son of the late Marcus Louis Freeman and the late Mattie Jane Hooper Freeman.
     He held memberships in the First Baptist Church of Jackson, the local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Butts County Farm Bureau.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sara Smith Freeman of Jackson; one son, Arthur C. Freeman, Jr., of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Breedlove of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, W. D. Freeman, of Jackson; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Robert Breedlove, Arthur R. Freeman, Charles Breedlove, Jr., David Stancil, Charles Howell and Robert E. Smith.
     Interment was in the Jackson City cemetery under the direction of Haisten Brothers Funeral Home.

Freeman, Artis
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1989
     Artis Freeman, 61, of Columbus died Oct. 25,
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe County with the Rev. B. F. McKibben officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Survivors include a daughter, Christine Crowder of Decatur; son, Artis Lewis Freeman of Decatur; sisters, Lizzie Phillips and Nellie Clark, both of Jackson; brother, the Rev. Henry Freeman of Jackson; three grandchildren; three brothers in- law; one sister-in-law; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Billy
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Nov 1988
     Billy Freeman of Atlanta died Friday at Grady Hospital
     The funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Jackson cemetery.
     Survivors include a son, Billy Bernard Freeman of Atlanta; parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Bradley Freeman of Jackson; brothers, William and Donnell Freeman, both of Jackson, and Bradley Freeman of Atlanta; sisters, JoAnn Douglas and Shirley Lester, both of Jackson; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; several aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Bradley. E., Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jul 1991
     The Rev. Bradley. E. Freeman of 309 McKibben Street in Jackson died Monday, July 22.
     Rev. Freeman was the pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include his wife, Ethel Freeman; sons, Bradley, William, and Donnell Freeman; daughters, JoAnn Douglas and Shirley Lester; brothers, sisters, and other relatives.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson.

Jackson Progress Argus 31 Jul 1991
     The Rev Bradley E. Freeman, 67, of Jackson died July 22.
     Funeral services were conducted July 28 at Mount Caritiel Baptist Church, with the Rev. W. C. James officiating. Burial was in Jackson, City Cemetery.
     Rev. Freeman was born in Butts County, son of the late Bradley and Mary Lee Freeman. He was pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Ethel Mae Freeman; daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and John Douglas of Jackson, and Shirley and Bobby Lester of Flovilla; sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley III and Earnestine Bradley of Atlanta, William and Brenda Freeman of Jackson, Donnell and Clara Freeman of Flovilla; sisters, Willie Ruth Shivers and Ethel Jo Freeman, both of Flovilla, and Rosa Lee Haygan of Henderson, Ky; brothers, John Freeman and George Freeman, both of Jackson, James Leroy Freeman and Willie James Freeman, both of Flint, Mich.; mother-in-law, Jannie Bell Crawford of Jackson; sister-in-law. Ruby Mc- Michael and Florine Andrew, both of Jackson; aunt, Zillie Mae Stewart of Macon; 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Charles Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Sep 1969
C. P. Freeman Died Wednesday
     Mr. Charles Paul Freeman, 74, of County Line Road in Monroe County, died Wednesday morning in Monroe County Hospital, Forsyth, after an extended illness.
     A retired farmer, Mr. Freeman was a veteran of "World War I and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Mr. Lewis A. Freeman and Mrs. Ollie Standard Freeman, both of Monroe County.
     Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Wise Freeman of Forsyth; one daughter, Mrs. Lurlene Freeman Teagle of Forsyth; one sister, Mrs. Sara F. Underwood of East Point; one brother, Ernest P. Freeman of Jackson.
     Funeral arrangements win be announced later by Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson.
  
Freeman, Charles "Tim"
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 1994
     Charles "Tim" Freeman, 32, of Griffin died Sun., Sept. 11, at the Dodge County Hospital in Eastman.
     Funeral services were held Wed., Sept. 14, at Second Baptist Church with Dr. Ed Hoard and Rev. Lannie Smith officiating. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Capt. Freeman was born in Spalding County, son of Ben and Melba Freeman. He was a graduate of Barnesville Academy and was a correctional officer with the Georgia Diagnostic Center. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church.
     Survivors include wife, Michelle C. Freeman, son, B. J. Freeman and stepdaughter, Kathryn Batchelor, all of Griffin; his parents, of Griffin; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Julie Freeman of Milner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bennie and Frances Cato of Milner; a nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
     McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Christopher D.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Dec 1981
Freeman Rites Held Dec. 17th
     Graveside services for Christopher D. Freeman, of 134 Slaughter Ave., were held Thursday Dec. 17th at 10 A.M. from the Towaliga County Line Cemetery.
     Infant Freeman died Dec. 14th at Griffin-Spalding Co. Hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freeman of Jackson.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge.

Freeman, Dowell
Jackson Progress-Argus 24 Jul 1936
Screw Worm Death Reported in County
First Casualty among Humans in this County. Physicians Said Case Was a Most Unusual One.
     The death of Dowell Freeman, 24-year-old negro man, occurred at his home in the lower part of the county Monday, was attributed by physicians to screw worm.
     Several days ago Freeman suffered an abrasion on the hip and an abscess formed. Screw, worms entered the affected part, physicians said. The worms were believed by physicians to have entered the man's lungs.
     The case, physicians said, was a most unusual one. Exposure and neglect at the beginning of the trouble resulted fatally.
     This was the first case of a human being affected with screw worm in this county, though there have been reports of deaths from that cause in other portions of the state. Freeman, it was said, formerly, worked for Mr. Sam J. Smith in Dublin district and recently had been employed by Mr. E. D. Hoard of Indian Springs.
     Freeman was buried at Coleman cemetery Tuesday.
     There has been but little screw worm damage among livestock in Butts county this season. Last year and the year before there was considerable damage to cattle and other livestock but a campaign of eradication and education was put on and the owners of livestock seem to have learned to cope with the trouble.

Freeman, E. B.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Aug 1933
Mr. E. B. Freeman Dies at Home near Berner
     The death of Mr. E. B. Freeman, aged 68, one of Monroe county's most successful and prominent farmers, occurred at his home near Berner Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock. Death, due to a complication of ailments, came after a long illness. The passing of this well�known citizen is mourned by a host of friends.
     Mr. Freeman was a lifelong resident of Monroe county and was connected with one of the pioneer families of this section. He was a good citizen and a progressive farmer who followed modern methods and achieved marked success in his calling. He was a man of sterling integrity and worth and was held in high esteem by all who had business dealings with him. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist church and had been a member of the board of stewards for more than twenty years.
     Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife, the former Miss Zodie Hale, of Butts county, six sons, Hon. William Freeman, of Forsyth, twice representative from Monroe county in the legislature; Malcolm Freeman, of Atlanta; Sam, Blakely, Walker and Julius Freeman, of Berner; three brothers, R., L. and L. A. Freeman, of Forsyth, and A. Freeman, of Berner; one sister, Mrs. John Duncan, of Broxton, Ga.
     Funeral services were held, from Paran Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. H. A. King, of Flovilla, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Freeman, Edgar F.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Nov 1960
Father Of H. E. Freeman Died Friday
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Freeman of Jackson extend sympathy to them in the death of Mr. Freeman's father, Mr. Edgar F. Freeman, 82, which occurred Friday at the Westbury Nursing Home at Jenkinsburg. Mr. Freeman lived at CenterviIle, Ga.
     Funeral services for Mr. Freeman were held Saturday afternoon at the Zora Methodist Church with the Rev. Augusta L. Cole officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery. Couch Funeral Home of Stone Mountain was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Corrie Howard, Centerville; one son, H. E. Freeman, Jackson; seven grandchildren.

Freeman, Flip
Jackson Progress-Argus 15 July 1937
Slaying Of Negro Presents Puzzle
Body Found in Woods off Farm Road. Inquest Fails to Throw Light on the Death of Flip Freeman
     The secrecy that surrounds the death of Flip Freeman, negro man about 30 years old, whose body was found in a wooded area off a farm road leading through the Watkins and Lane lands, south of Jackson, has not been lifted. The body was found by a negro woman Friday and reported to officers.
     Late in the day an inquest was held by Coroner J. M. D. Bond and the following verdict was returned by the jury:
     "We, the jury, find that Flip Freeman came to his death by a gunshot wound in his breast by unknown party. L. J. McMichael, foreman July 9.1937."
     One report is that Freeman was in a car suspected of hauling liquor and that county policemen chased the automobile down the farm road and fired a shot with a view to frightening Freeman.
     Another version is that trouble was reported in that locality Thursday night and that several shots were heard.
     Freeman, reports disclosed, was a tenant on the farm of Mrs. T. H. Buttrill.

Freeman, Flore McCord
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Apr 1994
     Flore McCord Freeman of Westbury Medical Care Home died Sat., April 16.
     Funeral services were held Mon., April 18, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Whaley and Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Interment was in the Towaliga Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Freeman was born Dec. 13, 1896 in Newton County, daughter of the late J. F. and Florence Ogletree McCord. She was the widow of Van M. Freeman.
     She was a graduate of Tift College in Forsyth and taught in the public schools of Butts, Spalding and Lamar counties for over 40 years before retiring in 1959. She was a member of the Butts County Retired Teacher's Association and the Towaliga Baptist Church.
     Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Barbara Freeman of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Ethryn and Ray Thaxton of Jackson; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Dan Freeman of Jackson and Mrs. Clint Freeman of Stockbridge; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, George Harvey
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Feb 1943
Geo. H. Freeman Killed Saturday By Fast Train
Accident Occurred Saturday Afternoon at Crossing in Flovilla. Funeral Services Held Sunday
     George Harvey Freeman, 43 years of age, well known resident of Dublin district, was instantly killed at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon when the truck in which he was riding was hit by the northbound Ponce de Leon train of the Southern Railway System at Higgins Crossing at Flovilla.
     Mr. Freeman, who was employed at Round Oak and was returning home for a weekend visit, was traveling south and when his truck attempted to cross the railroad it was struck by the crack Southern train. The truck was completely demolished and Mr. Freeman's body was badly mangled.
     There were several eye-witnesses to the accident, it was said. No inquest was held.
     Mr. Freeman, born and reared in Butts county, was a son of Mrs. Perry Freeman and the late Mr. Freeman. For some time he had been employed at Round Oak in Jones county. He was a member of a widely known family and the tragedy came as a shock to a host of friends. He was a Mason and member of the Woodmen.
     He is survived by a daughter, Miss Joy Freeman; two sons, Donald and Jack; his mother, Mrs. Perry Freeman; one brother, P. H. Freeman, and one sister, Mrs. Alton Jenkins.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev. E. W. McDougal officiating. The pallbearers were Marcus Freeman, Clint Freeman, Dan Freeman, Alton Jenkins, Eros Mayfield, Henry Moncrief.
     Interment was in the church cemetery with arrangements in charge of Thornton Funeral Homes.

Freeman, George Horace
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jul 1995
     George Horace Freeman of Jackson died Monday, June 26.
     Funeral services were held Thursday, June 29, at China Grove Baptist Church in Flovilla with Rev. Asa M. Thurman and Rev. Anthony Freeman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Freeman was born Nov. 7, 1924 in Butts County, son of the late Bradley E. Freeman Sr. and the late Mary Lee Watson Freeman.
     He was a member of China Grove Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board.
     Survivors include wife, Josephine Freeman; brothers, John L. Freeman of Flovilla and Willie J. Freeman of Flint, MI; sisters, Rosa L. Haggans of Henderson, KY and Ethel J. Freeman and Willie R. Shivers of Flovilla; mother-in-law, Matilda Jenkins of Jackson; nine sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; one aunt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Hamilton Edgar (Ham)
Jackson Progress Argus 5 May 1993
     Hamilton Edgar (Ham) Freeman of Marshall, Texas died Thurs., April 29.
     Graveside services will be held Thurs., May 6, in the Jackson City Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Schroeder officiating.
     Mr. Freeman was born Jan. 30, 1913 in DeKalb County, son of the late Edgar F. Freeman and the late Mary Ida Rosser Freeman. He was retired from Central Georgia EMC after 26 years and was a long-time resident of Butts County.
     Survivors include wife Bernita L. Freeman of Marshall; daughter Linda Ross of Marshall; sister Corre Bell Howard of Centerville, Ga.; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 
Freeman, Horace William
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Feb 1956
H. W. Freeman Is Victim of Heart Attack Saturday
    Funeral services for Horace William Freeman, 74, of Indian Springs, were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at Forsyth's Parhan Baptist Church, with Dr. P. F. Davis and Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
    Victim of a sudden heart attack at noon at Saturday while walking near his Indian Springs home, he was a prominent Monroe county merchant and was operating a family store at Blount at the time of his death.
    Actively identified with the political, civic and cultural interests of his home county, Mr. Freeman was a former member of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners and the Monroe County Board of Education. He was a member of Lodge 18, F&AM, and of the Parhan Baptist Church of Monroe County.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice H. Freeman of Indian Springs; one stepdaughter, Mrs. A. F. Schwamlein, Forsyth; one brother, Gordon L. Freeman, Forsyth; one sister, Mrs. G. B. Coleman, Forsyth, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Freeman, Ida Mae Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1932
Mrs. Harvey Freeman Died at Lamar's Mill Thursday
     The death of Mrs. Harvey Freeman, aged about 25, occurred a t 3:30 Thursday morning at her home at Lamar's Mill. Her death came as a shock to the family and friends.
     Mrs. Freeman before her marriage was Miss Ida Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith, of Cork. She was widely beloved and had hosts of friends, being connected with prominent family of Dublin district.
     Mrs. Freeman is survived by her husband and three small children; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith and several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, the plans to be completed later.
     
Freeman, Infant
  The Jackson Argus May 19, 1899
Flovilla.
     We regret to learn of the death of the little babe of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Freeman. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

Freeman, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 19 May 1938
     Friends sympathize with Col. and Mrs. W. B. Freeman, of Forsyth, in the death of their infant daughter, which occurred Sunday. Mrs. Freeman was the former Miss Merle Smith.

Freeman, Irene Waldrop
Jackson Progress Argus Jan 9 1931
Mrs. Ernest Freeman Is Called by Reaper
     Mrs. Ernest Freeman, of Blount, died at Graniteville, S. C., Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. She had suffered for several months of cancer and had taken treatment in leading hospitals of the country, but the skill of physicians were unable to stop the ravages of the fatal disease.
     Mrs. Freeman was formerly Miss Irene Waldrop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Waldrop, of Butts county. She was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends who are pained to know of her death.
     Besides her husband she is survived by one son; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Waldrop; two brothers and other relatives.
     Funeral services were held at the Flovilla Methodist church Sunday afternoon a t 3:30 o'clock, with Rev. J. F. Davis, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the church cemetery.
Freeman, Jesse
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Aug 1985
     Jesse Freeman, 85, of 615 Chestnut Drive, Jackson, died Aug. 7 at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a brief illness.
     Mr. Freeman was born in Monroe County, son of the late Isaac and Viola Clowers Freeman. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his ,wife, Annie K. Lois Freeman; sons, Jesse Freeman Jr. of Atlanta and the Rev. John L. Freeman and Asa K. Freeman, both of Jackson; daughters, Margaret Bronner of Atlanta and Mae Bell Carter of Jackson; 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; three sisters; three daughters-in-law.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. B. J. Saucer officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Jeter
  The Jackson Argus May 10 1901
     Jeter Freeman, an old Butts county boy, who moved to Navasto, Texas, 12 years ago, died in the Philippine Islands, at the hospital, on March 8. Mr. Freeman was captain of a company of Texas soldiers who went from that state two years ago. He has many friends and relative here who will hear with sorrow the new of his death.
     
Freeman, John E.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 29, 1927
Former Butts county citizen Is Claimed By Death.
     Friends and relatives here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. John E. Freeman, aged 69, former resident of Butts county, which occurred at his home in Atlanta on April 21. Mr. Freeman, who married Miss Martha Maddox of this county, resided here until a few years ago when he moved to Atlanta.
     He is survived by his wife and two brothers, B. N. Freeman, of Mansfield, William Freeman, of Covington; three sisters, Mrs. L. R. Davis, Mrs. Steve Malone, of Monticello, and Mrs. J. L. Whatley, of Calver, Texas.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with Rev. B. E. Jones officiating. Interment was in the cemetery at College Park.
  
Freeman, John L., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Oct 1993
     John L. Freeman Sr.\of Jackson died Sat., Oct. 2., a t Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services will be held Thurs., Oct. 7, at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia with Rev Cameron Alexander officiating. Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Rev. Freeman was born July 1, 1927 in Butts County, son of the late Dowell and Annie Lois Freeman. He was a pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia.
     Survivors include wife Viola Freeman, mother Annie L. Freeman, daughters and sons-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Annie and Charles Primus, Sarah Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Mary and Paul Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Gladys and Sidney Baldwin, Christine Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Shenita and Antonio Mjeriweather; sons and daughters-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John L. Freeman and Paul Freeman; brothers and sisters-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Asa Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Freeman; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
     Trimer Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Joseph Powell
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1982
Freeman Rites Were Held Today
     Graveside services for Joseph Powell Freeman, 60, formerly of Indian Springs were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in the Flovilla City cemetery. The Rev. Charlie Howell officiated and interment was under the directed of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     Mr. Freeman died late Monday evening at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg following a lengthy illness.
     He was son of the late Ernest Freeman and Mrs. Irene Waldrop Freeman and was a veteran of World II.
     Survivors include two sons, Joseph Powell Freeman, Jr. of Smarr and Jimmy Lewis Freeman of Macon; three daughters, Mrs. Colene Ivy of Concord, Mrs. Nancy McCurry of Macon and Mrs. Ginger Ogletree of Griffin; step-mother, Mrs. Inda Freeman of Forsyth.
     Pallbearers were Frank McMichael, Bobby Waldrop, Jack Waldrop, Arthur Freeman, Billy Leverette, Nevin Duffey and Bill Holloway.

Freeman, Josiah Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus July 28, 1883
     The death of Mrs. Josiah Freeman which occurred on the 21st, cast a shadow of gloom over Indian Spring and the surrounding vicinity, of which place she had been a citizen for many years. She and her husband settled near Indian Spring soon after they were married and have raise up some eight or ten children, and accumulated considerable property, having started out in life without means. Mrs. Freeman had once been one of the most thorough-going women perhaps that ever lived in Butts County, and although her sufferings were intensely severe for several weeks previous to her death, she bore it with the same steadfast firmness that she had lived, and now that her earthly mission has ended, her Creator standeth ready to welcome her "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord." Just one year ago the husband and father Mr. Josiah Freeman, was placed in the family burying some half mile distant from the Indian Spring, and now that the cold icy hand of death has stilled the heart that beat warmer by her child than any other, has gone to reap the reward that is promised all true christians, we prevail upon the children to imitate the example so nobly placed before them by the one that can touch a tenderer spot in the heart of man than any other.
  
Freeman, Julia Pound
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Sep 1943
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Freeman Sunday Morning
     Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Freeman, aged 73, who died in Atlanta August 25, were held at the Indian Springs Baptist church, Sunday at 11 a. m., with Rev. J. B. Stodghill officiating. Burial was in the Indian Springs cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were Miller Ogletree, Charlie Williams, B. T. McMichael, W. B. Reeves, R. W. Watkins and L. D. Hoard.
     Born in Putnam county, Mrs. Freeman was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bow Pound. In recent years she has resided in Atlanta.
     Among the surviving relatives are a sister, Mrs. George Thornton, of Eatonton, and a niece, Mrs. Edward Freeman, of Rome.

Freerman, Lewis A.
 Jackson Progress Argus 11 Aug 1938
Lewis A. Freeman Claimed By Death
     Mr. Lewis A. Freerman, aged 71, prominent resident of Monroe county, died at his home near Blount Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Death followed an illness of several days.
     Born April 21, 1867, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freeman, he was connected with pioneer families of this section. Mr. Freeman was a successful farmer, a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist church and was progressive and constructive in thought and manner of living. He had many friends in this section who were saddened at his death.
     Surviving relatives are his wife, the former Miss Ollie Standard, of Monroe county; two sons, C. P. Freeman, Forsyth, and E. P. Freeman, Batesville, Miss.; one daughter, Mrs. W. E. Underwood, of Knoxville, Tenn.; a brother, Abe Freeman, of Forsyth. He is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at Paran church and Rev. J. W. Lee, pastor of the Flovilla Methodist church, officiated. Pallbearers were the nephews and interment was in the churchyard, with S. H. Thornton, funeral director, in charge.
     
Freeman, Lillie Hoard
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jul 1961
Mrs. Freeman Buried Saturday At Macedonia
     Funeral services for Mrs. Marcus J. Freeman, 58, widely known Butts county resident, who died at a hospital in Macon early Friday morning, were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist, Church. The Rev. T. J. Wilder, pastor, and the Rev. S. L. Waterhouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated. Interment, was in Macedonia Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home directing arrangements.
     Born and reared in Butts county where she spent her entire life, Mrs. Freeman was the former Miss. Lillie Hoard, daughter of the late John Lewis Hoard and Mrs. Lina Lummus Hoard; She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Marcus J. Freeman; a stepson, Marcus Howell Freeman, Jackson; three sisters, Miss Lessie Hoard, Jackson; Mrs. W. H. Smith, Atlanta; Mrs. Horace Pulliam, Jackson; one brother, Fred "Buck" Hoard, Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Billy Hoard, Aubrey Hoard, Richard Pulliam, Ed O'Neal, M. L. Hodges and Lawrence Morgan.

Freeman, Lois Miss
  The Jackson Argus August 12, 1898
     The friends of Mrs. John Smith will regret to learn of the death of her sister, Miss Lois Freeman, which occurred at her home near Griffin last week. She was a victim of consumption and had only been ill a short while. Miss Freeman had visited Jackson and had numerous friends here.

Freeman, Lona Webb
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jun 1964
Mrs. Freeman, 90, Was Buried At Paran Rites
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lona Webb Freeman, 90, of the Blount Community, who died Tuesday in a Forsyth Hospital, were held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, June 17, from the Paran Baptist Church in Monroe County.
     Dr. P. F. Davis officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Freeman was a life long resident of Monroe County and a member of Paran Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lucile F. Crawford of Forsyth; two sons, Robert H. Freeman of Forsyth and J. Hilton Freeman of Atlanta; three sisters, Miss Elizabeth Webb and Mrs. E. B. Butler, both of Forsyth, and Mrs. A. M. Garr of Jackson; a brother, C. Edwin Webb of Albany; and three grandchildren.

Freeman, Loree Miss
  Butts County Progress November 7, 1913
     The funeral of Miss Loree Freeman, who died at her home in Atlanta, was held Tuesday morning at Indian Sprigs, interment at Indian Springs cemetery. Miss Freeman was twenty-two years old and was the daughter of the late S. F. Freeman of this county. She has a number of relatives and friends here who regret her death.

     
Freeman, Lou Wooten
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Sep 1956
Mrs. Lou Freeman Died Monday at Daughter's Home
     Lou Freeman, 87, Route 1, Flovilla, widow of the late William Perry Freeman, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. A. Jenkins; Monday morning following a period of declining health.
     Born in Jasper county, but a resident of Butts county for 55 years, she was the daughter of Samuel Wooten and Mrs. Rosie Grubbs Wooten.
     Mrs. Freeman, one of the county's oldest women, was a member of the .Union Ridge Christian Church.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at. the Flovilla Baptist Church with the Rev. W. H. Brown officiating. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. A. Jenkins of Flovilla and a son, P. H. Freeman, Jackson; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were W. D. Freeman, Van Freeman, Clint Freeman, Marcus Freeman, Jack Freeman and Donald Freeman.

Freeman, Lucile W.
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Aug 1988
     Lucile W. Freeman, 83, of County Line Road, Forsyth, died Aug. 23 at the Monroe County Hospital.
     The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Paran Baptist Church in Monroe County with the Rev. Ed Clark and the Rev. J. C. McGaha officiating. Burial was in Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Freeman lived in Forsyth most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Paran Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a daughter, Lurline F. Teagle of Forsyth; a sister, Mae W. Linch of High Falls; brothers, Frank Wise of Covington and Searcy Wise of Porterdale; one grandchild and one great great-grandchild.
     Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home in Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Lucy Tyus Etheredge
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Oct 1961
Mrs. Freeman, 84, Buried Monday At Paran Rites
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Etheredge Freeman, 84, of Rte. 1, Forsyth, who died Sunday in Monroe County Hospital following a brief illness, were held Monday afternoon at Paran Baptist Church in Monroe County with the Reverend G. E. Finleyson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Freeman had lived in Monroe County for 62 years and was one of the county's most widely known elder citizens. Before her marriage she was Miss Lucy Etheredge, a member of a prominent Butts County family.
     She had many relatives and friends in Butts County who are saddened to learn of her passing.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Pitts Clark, Forsyth; two sons, Frank T. Freeman and G. H. Freeman, both of Forsyth; three brothers, W. H. Etheredge, Forsyth; J. M. Etheredge and S. L. Etheredge both of Jackson, and two grandsons.

Freeman, Luvin Guy
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Apr 1982
     Luvin Guy Freeman, 79, of 30 Liberty Hill Road, Reheboth community, died early Monday morning at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta.
     Mr. Freeman was a native of Jackson County but had resided in Lamar County for many years. He was a retired employee of Dundee Mills where he worked for 20 years.
     The son of the late Decy Jane Skelton Freeman and the late Norman Young Freeman, Mr. Freeman was a veteran of World War I when he served in U. S. Army. He was a member of the Reheboth Baptist Church where he was a deacon and teacher of the Men's Bible Class of the Sunday school. He was also music director of the church.
     Survivors are his wife, Ruby Freeman; five daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Rickles of Albany, Mrs. Dorothy. Jones of Griffin Mrs. Frances Jones of Orchard Hill, Mrs. Deborah Glover of Riverdale, and Mrs. Margaret Underwood of Americus; three sons, Lester L. Freeman of Jackson, Melvin D. Freeman of Morrow, and Benny C. Freeman of Orchard Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Goolsby of Griffin, Mrs. Louise Hilliard of Griffin, and Mrs. Winnie Martin of Forsyth; two brothers, Loy Marshall of Griffin and Earnest Marshall of Griffin.
     Funeral services were held at the Reheboth Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Bob Smutzler and Rev. Jerry Robertson officiated and burial was in the Reheboth cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Freeman, Marcus Howell
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jun 1983
By Caran Wilbanks
     Investigation into the brutal murder of Howell Freeman is continuing with both the Butts County Sheriff's Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation working on the case.
     Freeman's body was found Wednesday afternoon in a well behind his home on Highway 42 about three miles south of Jackson. He had been shot twice, and his house had been ransacked. Butts County Sheriff Billy Leverette said a neighbor and friend of Freeman's, Rev. Larry Duke, had tried to call Freeman Wednesday morning and could not reach him. Nor could he find him at home. The Sheriff's Department was called and a search began for Freeman.
     Leverette said Freeman's dog, Kate, was found locked in a room of the house. The dog had been shot but not killed. "We then suspected foul play," Leverette said. A search of the area around the house and barns turned up nothing until an investigator looked into an well. Leverette said there was a sheet in the well, and when it was pulled out Freeman's body was found underneath it.
     The Sheriff stated that Freeman's dog later had to be put to sleep
     The sheriff's rescue squad assisted in recovering the body from the well estimated to be 30 feet deep with four to five feet of water. Leverette said the time of death has been estimated as sometime between late Monday and late Tuesday afternoon.
     Robbery is believed to be the motive behind the crime, but Leverette said investigators are not sure what may have been taken, except possibly some money. Leverette said a television was still in the house.
     It is suspected there were two people involved, but Leverette noted that "there's nothing to indicate exactly how many were involved." There are no prime suspects in the case yet.
     Leverette said the state crime lab did fingerprinting of the house, but results were not complete yet.

Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jun 1983
     Marcus Howell Freeman, 51, of Route 2, Macon Road, Jackson, died unexpectedly at his residence last week.
     Mr. Freeman was born in Butts County, the son of the late Marcus Freeman and the late Mossie Saunders Freeman. He was a graduate of the Jackson High School Class of 1950 and operated a service station near his residence for several years.
     Mr. Freeman is survived by an uncle, D. Freeman of Jackson, an aunt, Mrs. Logan Malone of Monticello, and several cousins.
     Graveside funeral services were conducted Thursday in the Jackson city cemetery with the Rev. Larry Duke officiating.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
 
Freeman, Marcus Jesse
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Nov 1973
M. J. Freeman Dies After Long Illness
     Mr. Marcus Jesse Freeman, 83, of Indian Springs Road, Route 1, Flovilla, died about noon Tuesday, October 23rd, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after being a patient there since Friday.
     Mr. Freeman was born in Jasper County February 3, 1890, the son of the late Mr. M. L. Freeman and the late Mrs. Mattie Hooper Freeman. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Union Ridge Christian Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. A. L. Price, pastor of Second Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Freeman is survived by one son, Howell Freeman of Flovilla; two brothers, A. C. Freeman, Sr. and W. D. Freeman, both of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Melvin Jenkins, Donald Freeman, Edward Waits, Emory Waits, Bill Holloway and Paul Waits.

Freeman, Marcus Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Nov 1943
M. L. Freeman Died Saturday At Son's Home
     Marcus L. Freeman, 85 years of age, one of the county's oldest residents, died Saturday morning at 2. o'clock at the home of his son, V. M. Freeman, in Towaliga community. He had been in feeble health for sometime and suffered from the infirmities of age.
     Born January 15,1859 in Monroe county, he had long been a resident of Butts county and spent most of his life while here in the Flovilla community. There he was engaged in farming and growing peaches until age forced retirement from active business. He was a member Union Ridge Christian church and had a wide circle of friends who are grieved to learn of his passing.
     He was a son of Alexander Freeman and Mrs. Elizabeth Millen Freeman, who came originally from North Carolina.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Mattie Hooper of Newton county; four sons, V. M., M. J ., A. C., and W. D. Freeman , all of Jackson, and several grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Towaliga church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Rev. E. M. Wise, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiated. He was assisted by. Rev. Charlie Clark, pastor at Towaliga, and burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes directing plans.
     Many relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute and lovely floral offerings were a token of affection.
     The pallbearers were the four, sons, M. J., V. M., A. C. and W. D. Freeman, a nephew, P. H. Freeman, and a grandson, T. M. Freeman.

Freeman, Martha Emily McWhorter
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jun 1970
Mother Of Lewis Freeman Passes In Atlanta
     Mrs. Martha Emily McWhorter Freeman, 78, died about one o'clock Saturday morning, June 20th, at Georgia Baptist Hospital following a period of ill health extending over several years. She had been a patient in an Atlanta area nursing home for several months. A native of Oglethorpe County and member of a prominent family, she was born in Stephens, Georgia, the daughter of Mr. Francis McWhorter and Mrs. Sally C. McWhorter. She was the widow of Mr. James L. Freeman of Atlanta. Mrs. Freeman attended local schools and Cox College. She was a member of the Capitol View Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from H. M. Patterson's Cascade Mortuary with the Rev. Albert Bruce and the Rev. L. B. Jones officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery.
    Mrs. Freeman is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. S. Hemrick, Watsonville, Calif., Mrs. W. P. Weir, Atlanta; two sons, Lewis M. Freeman, Sr., of Jackson and H. Tom Freeman, Atlanta; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Virginia McWhorter Freeman of Atlanta, who has many friends in the Jackson area; five sisters, Mrs. C. W. Knott, Atlanta; Mrs. A. B. Coile, Athens; Mrs. O. R. Montgomery, Clayton; Mrs. J. H. Wharton, Maxeys; Mrs. J. R. Nicholson, Savannah; one brother, Matt L. McWhorter, Atlanta; several grandchildren including Lewis, Douglas and Elisabeth Freeman of Jackson.

Freeman, Martha Maddox
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 16, 1947.
Mrs, J, F, Freeman Passes in Atlanta.
     Butts county relatives and friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. J. F. Freeman, the former Miss Martha Maddox, which occurred at her home, 777 Stewart Avenue, Atlanta, October 6. Mrs. Freeman, 83 years of age, suffered a stroke Saturday and died Monday.
     Funeral services were held at Austin-Dillon Chapel Tuesday with Rev, Lee Cutts officiating. Burial was in Atlanta.
     Member of an old and prominent Butts county family, Mrs. Freeman was born and reared in the Iron Springs community. Her sisters were the late Misses Catherine and Dora Maddox and Jimmy Maddox, former Butts county commissioner, was a brother. Mrs. Freeman, member of Pleasant Grove Methodist church, has resided in Atlanta for several years and made her home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. L. R. Davis.
     Last member of her immediate family, Mrs. Freeman is survived by a nephew, Paul C. Maddox, prominent Atlanta realtor, and a niece, Mrs. A. A. White of Jackson; one great-nephew, Charles M. Robertson of Atlanta.

Freeman, Mary A. E. Hale
Jackson Progress-Argus 24 Jul 1936
Mrs E. B. Freeman Is Taken By Death
     The death of Mrs. E. B. Freeman, 60 years of age, prominent and beloved resident of Monroe county, occurred at her home in the Blount community Tuesday morning. In declining health for some time, she was seriously ill for only a few days.
     Mrs. Freeman, widow of the late Mr. E. B. Freeman, was born March 21, 1870 daughter of William F. Hale and Mrs. Georgia Ponder Hale, prominent and pioneer residents of this section. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist church in Monroe county and showed much interest in religious activities. A devoted young mother, kind and considerate neighbor and friend, her passing brings sorrow to a host of friends.
     Surviving Mrs. Freeman are six sons: Hon. William B. Freeman, of Forsyth, former representative from Monroe county in the general assembly; Malcolm H. Freeman, of Maryville, Tenn., designing engineer with the Aluminum Company of America; Samuel T. Freeman, Blakley Freeman, Walker F. Freeman and Julian Freeman of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. John T. Ponder, of Forsyth, and Mrs. George Spencer, of Jackson; three brothers, J. Edgar Hale, of Barnesville; L. M. Hale, McDonough, and Hubert B. Hale, of Forsyth.
     Funeral services, attended by a host of relatives and friends who gathered for a final tribute to this beloved woman, were held at Paran Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Harvey A. King, her pastor, conducted the services, and the pallbearers were the six sons. Interment was in the family lot in the church cemetery, with S. H. Thornton in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Mary Florence
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jul 1951
Mrs. W. H. Freeman Passes at Blount
     Mrs. Mary Florence Smith Freeman, 71, died at her home in the Blount Community July 19.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 4 p. m. at Paran Baptist church with Dr. P. F. Davis of Bessie Tift College officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Survivors are her husband, Horace W. Freeman, and two brothers, Eugene Smith of Blount and Frank Smith of Detroit, Mich.
     Daughter of the late G. F. and Virginia McClure Smith, pioneer resident of Monroe county, she was active in church and community affairs until health forced her retirement.

Freeman, Mary France
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Sep 1992
     Mary France Freeman of Indian Springs died Friday, Aug. 21, 1992 at Spalding Regional Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Abe Trimier Memorial Chapel with Rev. A. F. Eusary officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Ms. Freeman was born Aug. 15, 1929 in Butts County, daughter of the late Ed and Annie Stewart. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church.
     Survivors include daughters Christine Stewart, Irene Freeman and Daisy Freeman, all of Indian Springs; sons Eddie James and Eddie Frank Freeman, both of Indian Springs, and Willie Frank Stewart of California; sisters Annie Mae Stewart of Griffin and Daisy Akins of Flovilla; brother Eddie Stewart of Locust Grove; daughter-in-law; brother-in-law; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces land nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Mary Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Mar 1985
     Mary Lee Freeman, 82, of Route 1, Flovilla. died March 4 at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a brief illness.
     Mrs. Freeman was born In Monroe County, daughter of the late Willie and Zillie Watson. She was a member of China Grove Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers Board.
     Survivors include three daughters, Ethel Joe Freeman and, Willie Ruth Shiver, both of Flovilla. and Rosa Lee Haygon of Henderson. Ky.; sons, John Freeman of Tampa, Fla., the Rev. Bradley E. Freeman and George H. Freeman, both of Jackson; and James Leroy Freeman and Willie James Freeman, both, of Flint. Micb.; sister ZiIlie Mae Stewart of Macon; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. at China Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. C. Mapp officiating. Burial was in the Flovilla cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.
Freeman, Mattie Mae Harris
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 31, 1962
     Interment services for Mrs. Perry Hamp Freeman were held Thursday afternoon, May 24, at 3:30 o'clock at Sandy Creek Cemetery with J. Austin Dillon of Atlanta in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Freeman, the former Miss Mattie Mae Harris, a native of Atlanta, was visiting her great niece, Mrs. Walter Lewis, in Atlanta when she suffered a fall on Friday, May 18th. Despite the fall, which injured her ankles, Mrs. Freeman returned to her Jackson home where on Monday, May 21st, she suffered a heart seizure and was rushed to Georgia Baptist Hospital where she expired shortly upon arrival.
     A last member of her immediate family, Mrs. Freeman lived for a number of years in Louisville, Ky. She and Mr. Freeman had been married 19 years, the last six of which were spent in Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Mar 23rd, at the J. Austin Dillon Chapel with the Rev. Mr. Smith officiating. Survivors, other than her husband, include several nieces and nephews.
     
Freeman, Mattie Hooper
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Feb 1954
Mrs. M. L. Freeman Called By Death
    Mrs. Mattie Hooper Freeman, 84, widow of the late Mr. Marcus Lewis Freeman, died Friday after an Illness of lengthy duration.
    She was born in Newton county, daughter of Nicholas Hooper and Mrs. Martha Stewart Hooper, and had resided in Butts county for many years. Mrs. Freeman was a
member of Union Ridge Christian Church and was widely beloved for her fine Christian character.
    Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at Towaliga Baptist Church. The Rev. W. C. Hiers and the Rev. R. B. Harrison officiated and burial was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
     
Freeman, Miles James, Jr. (M. J.)
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jun 1979
Freeman Rites Held Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mr. Miles (M. J.) Freeman, of 154 Ash St., Jackson, were held Wednesday, June 20th, at 1 o'clock from the Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. W. M. Watts officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Freeman died June 16th at Griffin-Spalding Hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Miles Freeman, Sr. Mr. Freeman is survived by a sister, Mrs. Emma Harford, of Atlanta, a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
     Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Mossie Louise Saunders
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 17, 1953
Mrs. M. J. Freeman Called by Death
     Mrs Mossie Louise Saunders Freeman, wife of Marcus J. Freeman ** on the Jackson and Indian Springs Highway, died in the Georgia Baptist Hospital Thursday morning, September 10. She had been very ill for two or three weeks.
     Born in Jasper county of widely known families, she had resided in Butts county since her marriage to Mr. Freeman. During her residence here she had endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. She was a member of Union Ridge Christian Church.
     Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Jackson Friday at *8 p.m. with Rev. G. A. Briggs, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were Donald Freeman, Arthur Freeman Jr., Charles Breed***, Bobby Letson, Thomas Freeman, James Driskell.
     Survivors are her husband and one son, Marcus Howard Freeman; three ***ters, Mrs. Clifford Bazemore of Atlanta, Mrs. A. C. Freeman of Jackson and Mrs. Alice Malone of Monticello; three brothers, Newt Saunders of Atlanta; Fred Saunders of Louisville, Ky, and Joe Saunders of Monticello; several nieces and nephews.

Freeman, Nadine Kelly
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Sep 1974
Mrs. Freeman Buried At Pepperton.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Nadine Kelly Freeman, 56, of 1042 Magnolia St., Macon, were held Monday morning, August 26th, at 11:00 a.m. in Memorial Chapel , Macon. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery in Jackson at 2:00 p.m.
     Mrs. Freeman died Saturday. She was born and educated in Jackson and had been in Macon for 18 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
     Mrs. Freeman is survived by three daughters ; Mrs. Colleen Killingsworth of Griffin, Mrs. Nancy McElmurray of Macon, Mrs. Ginger Ogletree of Vaughn, Ga.; two sons: Joseph Freeman of Forsyth, Jimmy Freeman of Macon; six grandchildren.
     Memorial. Chapel Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Pearl Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Dec 1971
Mrs. Freeman Died Sunday In Forsyth
     Mrs. Pearl S. Freeman, 89, of Monroe County, sister of Mrs. Mae Treadwell of Jackson, passed away Sunday night, December 26th, at 10:20 o'clock in the Forsyth Hospital following a period of declining health.
     Mrs. Freeman was born October 3, 1882 in Monroe County to the late Mr. George W. Smith and Mrs. Fannie Teagle Smith, both of Monroe County. A member of the Paran Baptist Church, Mrs. Freeman was the widow of Mr. Gordon L. Freeman of Monroe County and had been a life-long resident of the Blount Community.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock from Dillon Funeral Home in Forsyth. Interment was in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery in the Blount Community with Dillon Funeral Home of Forsyth in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Mattie Mae Webb of College Park, Mrs. France Butler of Forsyth, Mrs. Louise Speir of Atlanta, Mrs. Daisy Duncan of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Georgie Lee Pettigrew of Atlanta, Mrs. Ruby Butler of Forsyth and Mrs. Nancy Wiley of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. Mae Treadwell of Jackson; two brothers, Walter F. Smith and R. C. Smith, both of Forsyth; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren.

Freeman, Queen Davis
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Mar 1979
Freeman Rites Held Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Queen Davis Freeman, of 751 N. Oak St., Jackson, were held Sunday, March 11th, at 3:30 from the Antioch Baptist Church of Forsyth. Rev. B. F. McKibben officiated and interment was in Antioch Cemetery.
     Mrs. Freeman died March 8th at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Henry and Annie Davis.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Annie Travis, Mrs. Nellie Mae Clark and Mrs. Lizzie Phillips; two sons, Artis Freeman and Rev. Henry Freeman, all of Jackson; twelve grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
     Abe Trimier Funeral Home, of Jackson, was in charge of arrangements.
     
Freeman, R. F. Mr.
  Butts County Progress December 16, 1910
     Mrs. J. T. Smith has the sympathy of a host of friends in the death of her brother, Mr. R. F. Freeman, which occurred Monday at his home at Vaughn.

Freeman, R. H., Mrs.
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 14, 1949.
Mrs. R. H. Freeman Called by Death.
     Forsyth, Ga. July 10 Mrs. Robert Howell Freeman, prominent in social affairs and noted lecturer and writer, died early Sunday morning at her country home, Hitching Post Farm. She had been in ill health for several months.
     Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at her home on the Indian Springs-Forsyth Road. Services were conducted by the Rev. James T. Burrell, pastor of the First Baptist church.
     Survivors are her husband; four children by a former marriage, Jack H, Lewis, Miami, Fla. and three daughters, Mrs. H. Travis Smith, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. William E. Heyer, Columbia, S. C. and Mrs. Bruce G. Kroger, Balboa, Canal Zone; her mother, Mrs. John M. Herndon; one sister, Mrs. Roy F. Hunt, both of Greenville, S. C., and one brother, James Herndon, Lansing, Mich.

Freeman, Rennie Laree Saunders
Jackson Progress Argus 13 May 1954
Mrs. A. C. Freeman Stricken Suddenly
    Mrs. Rennie Laree Saunders Freeman, wife of A. C. Freeman Sr., Butts county lumber manufacturer, died early Friday morning as the result of a sudden illness. While not in good health for several months, the fatal attack came without warning.
    Funeral services were held in Jackson's First Baptist Church Saturday at 3 p. m. and the pastor, Rev. G. A. Briggs, was officiating minister. Burial followed in the Jackson city cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
    The pallbearers were T. E. Robison Sr., W. M. Redman, J. B. White, J. W. O'Neal, J. D. Pope, V. H. Ham.
    Mrs. Freeman was, born in Jasper county but her parents, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Treadwell Saunders and Alex Saunders, were residents of Butts county before moving to Jasper. She had spent about 27 years as a resident of Butts county, was a member of the Baptist Church and was active in community affairs. The Freeman home is located on the Monticello Road near Jackson. She was 52 years of age.
    Survivors are her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Breedlove of Jackson; one son, Arthur Freeman Jr., USA, Camp Gordon, Ga .; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Bazemore of Atlanta and Mrs. Logan Malone of Monticello; three brothers, Joe Saunders and W. N. Saunders of Monticello and Fred Saunders of Louisville, Ky.; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Freeman, Sam
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Sep 1986
     Sam Freeman, 76, of Locust Grove died Thursday at the West Georgia Medical Center in Columbus.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. James Baptist Church in Jackson with the Rev. C. Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Bold Springs Church cemetery.
     Survivors include a son, Bobby Freeman of Locust Grove; sisters, Lena Gibson of Detroit, Mich., and Earner Barkley of Jackson; stepbrothers, Marshall and Herschel Virden, both of Jackson; stepsister, Ruby Kate Freeman of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Eugene Barkley of Jackson and Willie Gibson of Detroit; several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Sara Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Aug 1994
      Sara Smith Freeman, formerly of Jackson, died Sat, Aug. 27.
     Funeral services were held Mon., Aug. 29, in Haisten's chapel with Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Freeman was born Feb. 26, 1904 in Butts County, daughter of the late Evan and Clifford Treadwell Smith. She was the widow of Arthur Clinton Freeman Sr. She has been a resident of Baptist Inn in Stockbridge for the past several years. She taught school in Molena, Indian Springs and Jackson before her retirement and was a member of the Jackson First Baptist Church.
     Survivors include stepson, Arthur C. Freeman Jr. of Jackson; sisters-in-law, Mary Smith Fanning of Atlanta and Mattie freeman of Jackson; one nephew; three nieces; seven step grandchildren; and several step great grandchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Stanley
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Apr 1966
Stanley Freeman Dies in Florida
     Friends of Mrs. Julius Spoon of Indian Springs sympathize with her in the death of her brother, Mr. Stanley Freeman of Tampa, Florida, who suffered al heart attack on Friday, April 15th and died at his home at 1422 East Osborne Avenue.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday morning, April 18th at 11 o'clock from Garden Chapel Duval Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. Earl Thorp, pastor of the New Orleans Baptist Church, of officiating.
     Mr. and Mrs. Spoon attended funeral services in Tampa.

Freeman, Thomas Frank
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Aug 1983
     Thomas Frank Freeman, 82, of the Blount community in Monroe County died Wednesday, Aug. 10 at a Macon hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident on Aug. 2.
     Mr. Freeman was president of the Board of Directors of the Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation of which he was an original incorporator in 1937.
     He served on the cooperative's first Board of Directors and was secretary-treasurer from January 1955 to May 1972 when he became president. He was widely considered one of the most knowledgeable leaders in the rural electrification field.
     Mr. Freeman was a director on the boards of Oglethrope Power Corporation at the time of his death.
     He was a dairy farmer until his retirement several years ago and was active in the affairs of Monroe County where he had lived all his life.
     He served as a member of the Monroe County Board of Education for 16 years and was a Monroe County tax assessor for five years.
     Mr. Freeman was a member of the Paran Baptist Church in which served as a deacon.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rachel Brownlee Freeman; sons, Thomas Freeman of Macon and Sam Freeman of Monroe County; sister, Mrs. Morris (Lizzie) Williams of Monroe County; six grandchildren.
     Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Paran Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. John Griffin officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon Baptist Church cemetery.
     Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home of Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.

Freeman, Van Miller
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Apr 1958
Van M. Freeman, Political Leader, Killed in Crash
    Van M. Freeman, 65, chairman of the Butts County Board of Commissioners and prominent farmer of this section, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon in the collision of two cars near the Lee Maddox store on the Barnesville highway.
    The tragic accident occurred about 5:30 Wednesday afternoon when the Butts county political leader attempted a left turn off State Highway 36 and his car was in collision with another driven by B. A. Allgood, of Toccoa, a salesman, who Wednesday night was reported in critical condition in Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
    Mr. Freeman was pronounced dead on arrival at the same hospital, though those first at the scene believed he was killed instantly. Both cars were demolished by the almost head-on impact.
    Mr. Freeman was elected to the commissioner board in .the county primary of 1956 and was made chairman by virtue of polling the highest number of votes.
    Funeral services for Mr. Freeman will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the Towaliga Baptist Church. Haisten Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
    Survivors include his wife; two children, Thomas Freeman and Mrs. Ray Thaxton, both of Jackson; three brothers, W. D., A. C., and Marcus Freeman, all of Jackson; and three grandchildren.

Freeman, W. T. Mr.
  Butts County Progress July 5, 1912
Former Jackson Man Drowned At Columbus.
     Friends here regretted to learn of the drowning of Mr. W. T. Freeman in Columbus last week. Mr. Freeman was manager of the local telephone exchange in 1910 and some time later was stationed at Bibb where he held a position with the Central Georgia Power Company. He was a most likable young man and had a wide circle of friends who were pained to learn of his tragic fate.
     Mr. Freeman, who was 26 years of age, and the son of former Sheriff W. T. Freeman, of Spalding county, fell from the excursion steamer "Three States" near the Columbus wharf last Thursday night and was drowned before help could reach him. At the time of his death Mr. Freeman was in the employ of the Columbus Railway company. His home was in Griffin, where his wife and child reside.
     Mr. Freeman was a nephew of Mr. J. T. Smith, formerly of Jackson, but now of Monticello.

Freeman, William B.
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 20, 1962
W. B. Freeman Died Monday at Monroe Hospital
     William B. Freeman, 61, prominent lawyer and former state legislator, died Monday night a the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth. He was stricken during the afternoon.
     Mr. Freeman served one term in the State Senate and several terms in the House. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County.
     Mr. Freeman was a graduate of Mercer University and had been retired since 1959. Funeral plans were to be announced by Dillon Funeral Home of Forsyth.
     Mr. Freeman was widely known in Butts County where he has many relatives and friends who are grieved to learn of his death.
     Survivors are his widow, the former Merle Smith; a sons, William Bradford Freeman ofFt. Belvoir, Va.; two daughters, Miss Margaret Freeman, a student at Wesleyan College, Macon, and Miss Miriam Freeman of Forsyth; five brothers, Sam, Walker, and Blakely Freeman, all of Forsyth; Julius of Fitzgerald and Malcolm of Merriville, Tenn.

Freeman, William Daniel
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jan 1987
     William Daniel (Dan) Freeman, 88, of Robin Drive, Jackson, died Saturday morning at his residence.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Freeman was born Aug. 6, 1899, in Jasper County, son of Marcus Lewis Freeman and Mattie Hooper Freeman. A lumber man, developer, and businessman, he also had extensive farming interests. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mattie Nelson Freeman; children, Bobby Letson of. Jenkinsburg, Minnetta Nelms of Covington, and Annie Lee Turner of Jackson; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; nephews, Arthur Freeman and Thomas Freeman, both of Jackson; nieces, Ethryn Thaxton of Jackson and Frances
Breedlove of Midway, Ga.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
                    
Fretwell, George Richard
  Middle Georgia Argus March 31, 1891
Mr. Fretwell Dead.
     The immortal spirit of Mr. G. R. Fretwell took its everlasting flight to the great beyond on yesterday at 8 o'clock in the morning. He had long suffered from that dreaded disease, consumption, from which he died. His remains will be laid away in the Jackson cemetery today after funeral services at the Methodist church, Rev. J. H. Eakes conducting the services. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved ones.

Fretwell, Infant
  Middle Georgia Argus November 18, 1890
     A little infant of Mr. G. R. Fretwell died on Wednesday night and was laid to rest in the city cemetery on Thursday. The Argus extends sympathies.

Fretwell, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus June 13, 1930
Mr and Mrs. Fretwell Lose Infant Daughter
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Van Fretwell sympathize with them in the loss of their infant daughter, born Saturday, June 7. Funeral services were conducted at the graveside Sunday afternoon by Rev. Thos M. Callaway of the First Baptist church with interment in the Jackson cemetery.

Fretwell, John Richard
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1978
Tuesday Rites Held Here For J. A. Fretwell
     John Richard Fretwell, 46, of Atlanta, died Saturday evening. Mr. Fretwell was born in Butts County, son of the late Mr. Van Wilson Fretwell and the late Mrs. Julia Pettigrew Fretwell.
     Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Robison, Jr. and Mrs. James C. Howell, both of Jackson; a brother, Daniel B. Fretwell of Athens.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the graveside at Jackson City Cemetery with the Rev. Bert Carmichael, III, of Atlanta, officiating.
     Pallbearers were John Cochrane, Billy Leverette, Dr. Bill Wright, S. W. Maddox, Jr., Don McKibben, Thomas C. Robison.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Fretwell, Josiah L.
  Middle Georgia Argus September 8, 1881
In Memoriam.
     Oh how sad the ink is. We approach the subject! A model young man, a noble son, an exemplary Christian, and the noblest type of manhood, has been called from our midst. Our young friend Joe L. Fretwell, of whose critical condition mention was made in our last issue, as cold in death er'e the ink was cold on the type announcing some little hope for his recovery.
     How many hopes and plans of happiness were blasted by this bolt is almost as impossible to conceive as it would be too painful to relate.
     With out an effort beyond the simplest obedience to the unconscious impulses of his generous nature his influence scattered of sunshine around him.
     Just entered upon the threshold of useful manhood, the cherished idol of one on whom he bestowed his affections, which was reciprocated with all the ardor of her pure and lofty nature--- with the fullest depth of that unfathomable sea of sensibility, the love of a true and noble woman with whom he was soon to be bound in the silken bonds of happy union the pride of affectionate parents, a special favorite with all who knew him. All this suggests that so sudden change from what might well be termed a paradise of love on earth, was only a fitting sequel! And no unnatural transition to the higher happiness of heaven.
     While he had so much hopes of earthly happiness to live for he did not fear to go, he could see no speck in all the boundless horizon of that happy future; his trust was in him who's' cause he had espoused some years ago, and on whose bosom he will find rest.
     The bereaved ones can well afford to bid him rest. Unspotted by the world, unfettered with the cares of life, a full belief in the just dispersions of the sovereign ruler, he sleeps the sleep of the blest. Let us bid him rest in peace.

Fretwell, Julia Ellen Pettigrew
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jun 1957
Last Rites Were Held Wednesday For Mrs. Fretwell
    Funeral services for Mrs. Van W. Fretwell, 59, who died at her Jackson home Monday following a lengthy illness, were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor, Rev. G. A. Briggs and Rev. Wade H. Bell Jr., officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
    The former Miss Julia Ellen Pettigrew, she was the daughter of the late John E. Pettigrew and Mrs. Alberta Brownlee Pettigrew, who survives.
    For a number of years she was a valued employee of the Central Georgia. Electric Membership Corporation, where her native wit and personality endeared her to fellow employees and customers. She was a member of the Jackson Business and Professional Women's Club, the William McIntosh Chapter, D.A.R., and teacher of a Sunday School class at the. First Baptist Church until ill health forced her retirement from civic and church duties.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. T. E. Robison Jr., and Miss Rose Fretwell, Jackson; two sons, Richard Fretwell, Jackson, and Dan Fretwell, Priest River, Idaho; mother, Mrs. J. E. Pettigrew, Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Lane, Griffin; three brothers, Olin Pettigrew, Jackson; L. C. Pettigrew, Atlanta, and W. J. Pettigrew, Wake Forest, N. C.
    Pallbearers were J. C. Earnhart, J. E. Kersey, Charles Brownlee, R. A. Jenkins, Newt Etheredge and. H. E. Freeman.
    Serving as honorary pallbearers were the following directors and employees of the local REA Co-operative: Bob Armstrong, Raymond O'Quinn, J. O. Futral, G. C. Bell, W. C. Futral, L. F. Freeman, F. M. Ridgeway, R. L. Minter, J. L. Ellison, C. T. Tomlin, G. W. Patrick and O. D. Price.

Fretwell, Phillip Z., Rev.
Jackson Progress, Argus 08 Jul 1937
Retired Minister Dies Camp Ground
     Rev. Phillip Z. Fretwell, a retired Methodist minister, of Leesburg, Fla. died at the Indian Springs camp ground Friday morning at 7:30 of a heart attack. Mr. Fretwell, who was a native of Newton county but had spent many years in Florida, where he was an orange grower, had been an annual visitor to the camp ground for many years. He was 69 years old.
     The body was taken to Leesburg Friday night for funeral and interment.
     Mr. Fretwell, well known to many of the people in this section, married a Miss Poore, of Camilla, Ga. He is survived by five daughters and six sons, all of Leesburg, Fla.
     Mr. J. E. Fretwell, a son, came to Jackson when advised of his father's sudden death. Funeral arrangements were in charge of S. H. Thornton, Jackson undertaker.

Friddell, Adele Hambrick
Jackson Progress Argus 06 May 1992
     Mrs. Adele Hambrick Friddell, 77, of the Jackson Lake Community died Saturday, May 2, at her residence following an illness of several months.
     A Rosary was said Monday evening in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson. The Mass of the Resurrection was held Tuesday, May 5, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Jackson, with Father Francis Jennings officiating. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Friddell was born in Fulton County, daughter of the late James Taylor Hambrick Sr. and the late Olivette Massa Hambrick. She was the widow of Robert Pierce Friddell who died in 1989. A former resident of Atlanta, Mrs. Friddell moved to Jackson Lake several years ago. She was a buyer of Citizen's Jewelers in Atlanta before her retirement and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Gray of Jackson and Catherine Duyos of Chamblee; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister, Stella Bass of Lithia Springs; brother James Hambrick of Jackson.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Friddell, Robert Pierce
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Apr 1989
     Robert Pierce Friddell, 77, of route 2, Jackson, the Jackson ake community, died Saturday morning at the AMI Grffin-Spalding Hospital following period of declining
health.
     The Mass of the Resurrection was' said Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St, Mary's Catholic Church in Jackson with the Rev. Francis Sands officiating. Burial was in the historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. The rosary was said Monday evening at 7:30 at Haisten's Chapel.
     Mr. Friddell was a native of Fulton County, son of Henry Rankin Friddell Sr. and Lenore Thurman Friddell. He was associated for almost 25 years with Coastal States Insurance Co. in Atlanta and was an assistant supervisor for the company.
     For the past 20 years, Mr. Friddell and his wife have lived at Jackson Lake. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Adele Hambrick Friddell; daughters, Barbara Gray Of Jackson and Catherine Duyos of Chamblee; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, George Friddell of Austell and Charles B. Friddell of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Ida Howell of Ellijay and Sara Stewart of Decatur; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Frix, Otto
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1992
     Otto Frix, 71, of Griffin, died Monday, June 22, at Griffin Spalding Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 24, in the chapel of Moody Funeral Home with Rev. Charles L. Moody Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Moody Memorial Gardens.
     Mr. Frix was a native of Franklin County and had resided in Griffin for one year. He was a retired meat cutter and fruit stand manager. Mr. Frix served in the U. S. Army.
     Survivors include his wife, Annie Sue, of Griffin; sons Richard Frix of Seattle, Wash., Steven Frix of Florida, Gerald Frix and Otto Frix, both of Griffin; daughters Sandra Bishop of Milner and Melanie Scoggins of Griffin; brothers J. D. Frix of Goodhope, Horace Frix of Florida; and Gene Frix of Conyers; sister Mae Hoglin of Covington; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
     Moody Funeral Home in Zebulon was in charge of arrangements.

Frix, Thomas B.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 May 1966
Thomas B. Frix Buried Friday At Bethel Rites
     Mr. Thomas B. Frix, retired farmer of Locust Grove, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Wednesday afternoon after. a lengthy illness.
     He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillie Mae Frix; three daughters, Mrs. Lorna Mae Trotter of Monticello; Mrs. Grace Anthony and Mrs. Leona Allison, both of Atlanta; seven sons, Otis Frix of Monticello; Otto Frix of Indian Springs; Horace Frix of Locust Grove; L. G. Frix, George Frix and Gene Frix, all of Covington; 40 grandchildren.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the Bethel Baptist Church in Jasper County. The Rev. Dan Pye and Rev. Charles Thomas officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Frye, Hazel Anna
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Nov 1980
Mrs. Frye Was Buried Friday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Anna Frye, 91, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home in Hapeville. The Rev. Don Folsom officiated and interment was in Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Frye died Wednesday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended illness.
     Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Byrd of Jackson, Mrs. Erma Bickers of Union City, Mrs. Lena Maddox of Stockbridge and Mrs. Virginia Greer of East Point; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Chambers and Mrs. Florence Howard, both of College Park; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Fuller, Arthur
Jackson Progress-Argus 2 Mar 1934
Arthur Fuller Dies of Measles and Peneumonia
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Fuller, of Indian Springs, sympathize with them in the death of their son, Arthur, aged 19 months, which occurred Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The body was taken Tuesday to Woodland where funeral and interment took place at Jones Chapel. The death of the little fellow was caused by measles and double pneumonia. Besides his parents the child is survived by three sisters and four brothers.

Fuller, Clarence Will
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Aug 1973
C. W. Fuller Buried At Pepperton
     Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Will Fuller of Route 2, Griffin, were conducted Wednesday afternoon, August 1st, at two o'clock from the Second Baptist Church in Jackson with Rev. Rufus Dees and Rev. Thornton officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with McDonald Chapel of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Fuller died Monday morning, July 30th, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. He was born in Meriwether County and had made his home in Griffin for 12 years. He was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Avondale Mills, formerly Pepperton Mills, in Jackson.
     Mr. Fuller is survived by, three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Coe of Monroe, Mrs. Ruth Bassett of Covington and Mrs. Patsy Davis of Griffin; three sons, James D. Fuller of Monroe, Raymond Fuller of Griffin and Bernard Fuller, U. S. Marines, Hawaii; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Thomas, Mrs. Alma Thomas, both of Manchester, and Mrs. Collor McLeod of Jackson; five brothers, John Fuller of LaGrange, Eddie B. Fuller, Obie Fuller, both of Porterdale, I. D. Fuller of Manchester, and Paul Fuller of Woodbury; 30 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Fuller, David
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Sep 1968
David Fuller Was Killed in Auto Accident
     Funeral services for David Fuller, 19, of 30 Pine Street, Porterdale, were held September 10th at three o'clock at Pepperton Baptist Church with Rev. James Brown, pastor, and Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Church of The Nazarene, officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery with Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home of Covington in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Fuller was killed September 8th in an automobile accident at Almon.
     Born in Butts County, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie B. Fuller of Porterdale. He was a member of Union Ridge Christian Church in Butts County.
     In addition to his parents, Mr. Fuller is survived by five brothers, Bobby Ray, Buddy, Wayne Edward, Tommy Dennis, and Rusty Fuller, all of Porterdale; two sisters, Mrs. Betty F. James of Jackson and Mrs. Rebecca F. James of Porterdale.
                        
Fuller, Dorothy Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 29 May 1952
Fuller Infant Taken By Death
     Funeral services for Dorothy Lee Fuller, 10-months-old daughter of Mrs. Sara Clay Fuller and C. W. Fuller, who died in the Jenkinsburg area of Henry county Sunday, were held at the Pepperton cemetery Monday at 3 p. m. Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangement.

Fuller, Eddie B.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1992
     Mr. Eddie B. Fuller, 71, of Covington died March 13 a t Newton General Hospital.
     Funeral services were Sunday, March 15, a t Higher Praise Tabernacle, with Pastors Kenneth Morrell and Ira Roberson officiating. Burial was in Pepperton Cemetery in Jackson.
     Mr. Fuller was born in Meriwether County, son of the late James Bartlett and Marilda Coe Fuller. He was a member of Higher Praise Tabernacle.
     Survivors include his wife, Irene C. Fuller of Covington; daughters Betty F. James of Jackson and Rebecca F. Garner of Covington; sons, Bobby, Buddy, Wayne, Tammy and Rusty Fuller, all of Covington; sisters, Collie McLeod of Jackson, Alma Thomas of Warner Robins, and Hazel Thomas of Manchester; brother, Obie Fuller of Porter dale; 23 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home in Covington was in charge of arrangements.

Fuller, George Oscar Sr., Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Mar 1973
Rev. Fuller Buried On Thursday
     Rev. George Oscar Fuller, Sr., 76, of Route 4, Thomaston, brother of Mrs. Collie McCleod of Flovilla, died Wednesday, March 7th, in LaGrange Hospital following a four week period of ill health.
     Mr. Fuller was born August 12, 1896 in Meriwether County to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fuller of Meriwether County and had recently retired as pastor of Elkins Creek Baptist Church in Thomaston which he had pastored for a long number of years.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the Cove Baptist Church in Meriwether County with Rev. A,. L. Anthony, Rev. Floyd Perkins and Rev. Wallace officiating. Interment was in Elkins Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Fred Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife of Thomaston; three sons, Aaron Fuller, Pruitt Fuller and G. O. Fuller, Jr., all of Thomaston; three daughters, Mrs. Ann Moore and Mrs. Fay Eddiefield, both of Thomaston and Mrs. Christine Stephens of Macon; six brothers, Clarence Fuller of Griffin, John Fuller of LaGrange, Eddie B. Fuller and Obie Fuller of Porterdale, I. D. Fuller of Warm Springs and Paul Fuller of Woodbury; three sisters, Mrs. Collie McCleod of Flovilla, Mrs. Alma Thomas of Warm Springs and Mrs. Hazel Thomas of Manchester; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fuller, George Ronald
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Feb 1968
Upson Soldier Loses Life In Vietnam
     Relatives in Butts County of George Ronald Fuller, 20-year- old soldier of Upson County, received word recently that he was killed Saturday, February 17th, in Vietnam, becoming Upson's seventh fatality in the war. Major Douglas Harris personally carried the message to his parents.

Fuller, James Bartlett
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Mar 1959
J. B. Fuller, 84, Buried Thursday At Woodbury Rites
    James Bartlett Fuller, 84, Route Flovilla, a retired farmer, died late Tuesday night at his home. He had been in ill health for several years.
    Born in Meriwether county, he had lived in Butts county 16 years.
    Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the Cole Baptist Church at Woodbury with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Nazarene Church, officiating. Interment will be in the churchyard with Patterson Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of arrangements. The body will lay in State at the church one hour before services.
    Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Collie Mae McLoud and Mrs. Alma Thomas of Flovilla; Mrs. Fannie Pilkenton and Mrs. Hazel Thomas of Woodbury; six sons, Rev. G. O. Fuller of Thomaston; John Fuller of Milstead; Paul Fuller of Warm Springs; Obie Fuller of Griffin; Clarence Fuller and Eddie B. Fuller of Flovilla; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Marshall of Indianapolis, Ind.; three brothers, Lee Fuller and Wes Fuller of LaGrange; Will Fuller of Baltimore, Md.; 72 grandchildren and 78 great grandchildren.

Fuller, Jim
  Butts County Progress June 17, 1910
Jim Fuller Was Shot At Flovilla
Fracas Started Over Gambling
Guilty Parties Were Apprehended By Citizens of Flovilla And Brought To Jackson By Officers; Three Men Held Connected With The Murder
     In a gambling game at Flovilla Monday afternoon, Jim Fuller, colored, was shot and fatally wounded. He was shot through the brain, and though the wound would have produced death instantly in most cases, he survived for some time.
     Freeman Sidney, a negro well known to the authorities, is accused of the crime. Two other engross, Jim Strickland and R. Norris, were also held as being implicated in the shooting. The negroes were all engaged in a game when the trouble broke loose.
     Several shots were fired, it is said, and the shooting caused a great deal of excitement. The arrest was made by Bailiff Gibson, assisted by citizens of Flovilla, and the authorities here were notified of the arrest. Sheriff Wilson brought the prisoners to Jackson late in the afternoon and lodged them in jail.
     The shooting, which was done with a 32 caliber pistol, was said to have been a cold-blooded affair. The trouble occurred just below Flovilla.

Fuller, Leonard
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Dec 1954
Pepperton Funeral for Baby Leonard Fuller
    Graveside services were held in Pepperton Sunday at 1 p. m. for Leonard Fuller, 3-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Fuller, with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiating. Burial was in the churchyard under direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.
    The child, born September 14, 1954, died in the Monticello Hospital Saturday after a week's illness of pneumonia.
    Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Larry and Lester; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Coe, all of Butts county.

Fuller, Lucius W.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jun 1842
Monroe News Man Drowned In Lake
     Friends in Butts county of Lucius W. Fuller, sawmill operator who has apartments at the W. B. Powell cottage at Indian Springs, regret to know of the accidental drowning of his son, Lucius W. Fuller Jr., associate editor of the Walton Tribune at Monroe, Ga.
     The following account of the tragedy is from Wednesday's Atlanta Journal:
     Monroe, June 24, Lucius W. Fuller Jr., associate editor of the Walton Tribune, was accidentally drowned Tuesday morning while swimming in a private lake about three miles from Monroe. His body was recovered at noon Tuesday and has been sent to Culloden, Ga., for funeral services.
     He came to Monroe from Culloden in February and was previously associated with the Sylvania Telephone for two years.
     Mr. Fuller and his wife were swimming together when he sank from sight. He was 21 years old.
     Survivors besides his wife, include his mother, Mrs. Ann Williams Berry, of Columbia, S. C.; father, Lucius W. Fuller Sr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Fuller, of Culloden, and G. H. Williams, of Dublin.

Fuller, Mary Alice Greer
Jackson Progress Argus 24 May 1951
Macedonia Rites For Mrs. Fuller
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Greer Fuller, former resident of Jackson, who died in Griffin on Tuesday night, May 15, were held Thursday morning at Calvary Baptist church. Rev. Worth Huckaby officiated and burial was in the Macedonia cemetery under direction of McDonald Funeral Home of Griffin.
     Mrs. Fuller was the daughter of Mrs. Julia Greer and the late Luther L. Greer who served as Butts county tax-receiver. She had resided in Griffin the past two years.
     Survivors are her husband, William Fuller; mother, Mrs. Julia Greer; two aunts, Mrs. E. F. Fuller of Locust Grove and Mrs. Lunie Maxwell of Griffin.

Fuller, Melissa Gean
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Apr 1982
     Melissa Gean Fuller, 11, of Hawkinsville died Tuesday, April 13 in a Macon
Hospital.
     A native of Spalding County, Melissa had lived in Pulaski County for five years. She was a seventh-grade student at Pulaski County Middle School and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Linda. L. Fuller of Hawkinsville; her father, Bernard Fuller of Warner Robins; a brother Mickey Fuller of Hawkinsville; a sister, Angie Fuller of Jacksonville, Fla.; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lowery of Jackson.
     Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Hawkinsville at the Trinity Baptist Church. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. in the Jackson City Cemetery with Rev. Felton' York and Rev. Wayne Fuller officiating.
     Pritchett Memorial Chapel of Hawkinsville was in charge of arrangements. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson made local arrangements.

Fuller, Paul Richard
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Jul 1966
Paul R. Fuller Buried Tuesday At Crest Lawn
     Mr. Paul Richard Fuller, 53, of Route 2, Jackson, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Sunday afternoon where he has been a patient for about four weeks.
     Mr. Fuller was the son of the late Mr. Dillard Fuller and Mrs. Annie Belle Fuller of Atlanta, who survives. Mr. Fuller was an employee of Webb's Super Market where he was an experienced butcher.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the First Baptist Church of Jackson with the Rev. Robert L. Thompson, pastor, assisted by Rev. James Brown and Rev. Andy Holston. Interment was in the Crest Lawn Cemetery in Atlanta with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Williams Fuller; four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Lowery of Jackson, Mrs. James Moon of Jackson, Mrs. B. H. Daniel of Forest Park, Mrs. J. W. Bartow Jr. of Atlanta; mother, Mrs. Annie Belle Fuller of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Lois Rutherford of Atlanta; three brothers, Jack Fuller, Ed Fuller, and Clarence Fuller, all of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Carl Williams Jr., Ernest Hicks, Charlie Butterworth, Billy Roddy, Robert Abernathy, Cecil Jones.

Fuller, Peggy Ann
Jackson Progress Argus 06 May 1971
Train-Car Crash Kills Nine
     Nine Covington Negro teenagers, ranging in ages from 12 to 16 years, were believed instantly killed about 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening when the car in which they were riding was struck broadside by a four-engine, 65 car, Georgia Railroad freight train bound for Atlanta from Augusta.
     A tenth passenger in the car, Sharon Belcher, 12, was the lone survivor and she is fighting for her life at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta where her condition Tuesday was listed as critical.
     Victims of the tragic collision were Danny Henderson, 16, driver of the car; Peggy Ann Fuller, 15, and her sister, Susie Ann Fuller, 12; Jimmy Norwood, 15; Shelia Wood, 14; Almethia Norwood, 12; Harold Tuggle, 16; Dierdra Williams, 12; and Vickie Gilstrap, 14.
     The accident happened just west of the Covington city limits with the car being dragged some seven-tenths of a mile from the point of impact before the train, estimated by the engineer to be traveling 45 miles per hour, could stop.
     It was one of the worst accidents in Georgia in recent months. Nine persons were killed last Fall in Newton County on Georgia Highway 11 when a speeding car crashed into a pecan tree near the Hub junction.

Fuller, Sara Clay
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jan 1970
Mrs. Fuller Buried At Pepperton
     Mrs. Sara Clay Fuller of Old Orchard Hill Road died early Monday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     Mrs. Fuller had made her home in Griffin for the past five years. She was a native of Meriwether County and a member of the Pepperton Baptist Church in Jackson. Mrs. Fuller was a retired employee of the Pepperton Mills in Jackson.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church with the Rev. Rufus Deese and Rev. Roosevelt Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with McDonald Chapel of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
    Survivors include her husband, Clarence William Fuller; three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Coe, Mrs. Patsy Abner, both of Griffin, and Mrs. Ruth Bassett of Covington; four sons, J. D. Fuller, Raymond Fuller, Bernard Fuller, all of Griffin and Herbert Fuller of Conyers; four sisters, Mrs. Irene Fuller of Flovilla, Mrs. Mary Coe of Griffin, Mrs. Nettie Fuller of Manchester and Mrs. Josie Daniel of Lanette, Ala.; two brothers, Bud Clay of Porterdale and Cliff Clay of Macon; 29 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Fuller, Susie Ann
(See Fuller, Peggy Ann)

Fuller, William P.
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Sep 1979
Fuller Rites Held Tuesday.
     Funeral services for Mr. William P. Fuller, 36, of Route 1, Molena, Georgia were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Faithful Christian Church with the Rev. Bud Teal and the Rev. Gene McCard officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Fuller died Sunday morning at his residence. He was a native of Meriwether County but had lived in the Thomaston area for a number of years. He was a retired employee of Thomaston Mills
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maxine Long Fuller of Molena; two daughters, Miss Lisa Maxine Fuller and Miss Terrie Lynn Fuller of Molena; parents, Mr. and Mrs: Pruitt Fuller of Thomaston; three sisters, Mrs. Patsy Osborn of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Peggy Warrington of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Gail Knox of Covington, Tenn.; paternal grandmother, Mrs. G. O. Fuller, Sr., of Thomaston.
     Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home of Thomaston was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Fullerton, Charlie
The Jackson Argus Nov 15 1901
     Macon, Ga. Nov. 12 News reached the city last night of a deadly duel at Hillsboro, in Jasper county, a few miles above Macon. John Goolsby and Charlie Fullerton, two prominent farmers, disputed about a piece of land and shot each other to death. Goolsby attempted to use a shotgun. Fullerton seized it and the two men stood with left hand grasped on the gun, while they drew their pistols and emptied them into each other. Fullerton fell dead. Goolsby staggered away a few steps, fell and then raising up on his elbow, emptied both barrels of his shotgun into Fullerton. He became unconscious almost instantly and it was supposed last night that he was dying.

Fullerton, Joseph A.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1967
Mr. Fullerton Of Hampton Dies
     Mr. Joseph A. Fullerton, 85, of Hampton, died early Monday at Brightmoor Nursing Home where he had been a patient for the past four months. Mr. Fullerton was the father of Mrs. B. J. Thomason and Mrs. Howard Gunn, both of Jackson.
     Mr. Fullerton was a lifelong resident of Henry County and was a retired employee of Southern States Equipment Company. He was a member of the Berea Christian Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock from Haisten Chapel in Griffin. Burial was in Berea Christian Cemetery in Hampton.
     Mr. Fullerton is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosa Jackson Fullerton; four daughters, Mrs. Homer Tschudy of Jonesboro; Mrs. Howard Gunn, Mrs. B. J. Thomason, both of Jackson; Mrs. John Pohlman of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Jenny Slade of Cordele; Mrs. Jessie Wolfe of Macclenny, Fla.

Fullerton, Ralph Aubrey (Bubber)
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jun 1963
R. A. Fullerton Of Lovejoy Dies Suddenly
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock for Mr. Ralph Aubrey (Bubber) Fullerton, 57, at the Chapel of Dickson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. The Rev. James Brown, pastor of the New Hope and Noah Ark Methodist Churches in Clayton County officiated with interment in the Berea Christian Church Cemetery in Hampton.
     Mr. Fullerton died suddenly Friday at noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Dixon on Lake Twelve Oaks in Lovejoy where he had made his home for the past 10 years. He had resided in Clayton County most of his life except for a few years as a young man when he lived in Butts County. His mother was the late. Mrs. Ada Edwards Fullerton of Lovejoy.
     He is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Fullerton of Hampton; four sisters, Mrs. H. M. Tschudy of Jonesboro, Mrs. Howard Gunn of Jackson, Mrs. Jessie Jones of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. B. J. Thomason of Jackson; cousins, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Dixon of Lovejoy; several nieces and nephews.

Funderburk, Mrs.
  The Jacksonian March 22, 1907
Death of Mrs. Funderburk of Iron Springs.
     Mrs. Funderburk, mother of Mr. Tom Funderburk who died last week also died Sunday with pneumonia, making two deaths in the family in less than a week. Others of the family are ill of pneumonia also.

  Funderburk, Carrie Long Smith
  Jackson Progress Argus 11 Feb 1965
Mrs. Funderburk Buried Tuesday At Sandy Creek
    Mrs. Carrie Long Smith Funderburk, 79, widow of Mr. Willie Funderburk of Flovilla, died Monday morning, February 8, following an extended illness.
    She was a native of Jasper County, the daughter of Will Long and Mrs. Betty Thompson Long. She was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church.
    Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Haisten Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home had charge. of arrangements.
    Survivors include two brothers, W. Frank Long of Flovilla, and Mr. David Long of Monticello; two step-daughters, Mrs. Vivian Hightower of Flovilla and Mrs. Annie Higgins of Corsicana, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
    Pallbearers were Jimmy Long, Randolph Long, A. F. Long, Elbert Long, Jack Long and Billy Long.

Funderburk, Emma Alice Johnson
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1983
     Mrs. Emma Alice Johnson Funderburk, 93, of Flovilla died Saturday night at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.
     Born in Columbus, Mrs. Funderburk was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Johnson and the widow of J. Carl Funderburk Sr. She was the postmaster at Flovilla for 15 years before her retirement.
     Mrs. Funderburk was a music teacher and was the pianist at Flovilla
Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50 years.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Becky Dodson of Decatur; sons, J. Carl Funderburk Jr. of Valdosta, Clifford H. Funderburk of Jonesboro, and W. Johnson Funderburk of Charleston, S. C.; six grandchildren, Patty and Alice Dodson of Decatur, John Funderburk of Albany, Amy Funderburk of Atlanta, Jeanine and Tracy Funderburk of Charleston; sister-in-law, Vivian Hightower of Flovilla.
     Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Duke and the Rev. Ann Fletcher officiating. Burial was in the Flovilla Cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Eris Mayfield, Buddy Edwards, Howard Greer, Robert Smith, Billy Long, and Robert Riley.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Funderburk, Frances Matilda Waldrop
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 6, 1918
Mrs. W. A. Funderburk Called To Her Reward
     After an illness of more than two years, Mrs. W. A. Funderburk, a prominent and highly respected woman of Flovilla, died at her home early Wednesday morning, Aug. 28. Death was due to a complication of diseases.
     Mrs. Funderburk was 46 years old and was a native of Jasper county, being a Miss Waldrop before her marriage. She was as estimable christian character and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. She is survived by her husband; one son, Carl Funderburk, United States Navy; two daughters, Misses Flame and Vivian Funderburk, and other relatives.
     The funeral was held at Flovilla Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the services at the cemetery being conducted by Rev. J. J. Copeland. Interment was in the church yard.
  
Funderburk, Harriett Matilda
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 30, 1926
Death Of Little Girl Occurred Thursday.
     Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Funderburk, of Flovilla, have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their nine months old daughter, Harriett, which occurred April 22, at 7 p.m. She is survived by her parents and grandparents. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. D. V. Cason officiating. Interment was in the Flovilla cemetery.

Funderburk, John Carl
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Dec 1942
Carl Funderburk Dies at Veterans Hospital, Atlanta
     The death of Mr. J. Carl Funderburk, aged 47, one of the best known citizens of Flovilla, occurred Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Veterans' Hospital No. 48 in Atlanta. He had not been in robust health for several months but entered the hospital only two weeks ago.
     Mr. Funderburk was born reared in Flovilla where he spent the greater portion of his life. He was a well-known contractor and had recently carried out building contracts in and around Chipley.
     Mr. Funderburk was a steward in the Flovilla Methodist church, and gave liberally of his time and means to the upbuilding of that church. He was a veteran of World War I and was an outstanding citizen of the county, and will be greatly missed in religious and charitable activities.
     He is survived by his wife who was formerly Miss Emma Alice Johnson of Columbus, now a teacher in the Indian Springs Consolidated School; one daughter, Miss Rebecca Funderburk; three sons, Carl Jr. student at Georgia Tech, Clifford and Johnson of Flovilla; two sisters, Mrs. Falma Hightower of Stockbridge, Mrs. Vivian Hightower of Flovilla; father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Funderburk of Flovilla one half-sister, Mrs. Annie Higgins of Texas.
     Funeral services are to be held at the Flovilla Methodist church on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. E. W. McDougal, pastor, officiating. Active pallbearers will be R. T. Smith, J. T. Bray, E. R. Edwards, H. B. Whitaker, C. B. Johnson, J. B. Roberts. The honorary pallbearers will be R. V. Smith, R. C. Mallette, R. B. Thompson, F. C. Maddux, R. C. Riley, E. E. Long.
     Burial will be in the Flovilla cemetery with Thornton funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Funderburk, Mary Jo Carmichael
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jul 1958
Mrs. Funderburk Died July 7 at Bainbridge Home
    Mrs. H. B. Funderburk of Bainbridge, the former Miss Mary Jo Carmichael, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 7.
    Mrs. Funderburk, the daughter of the late Irbin Bailey Carmichael and Mrs. Betty Patrick Carmichael, was born and reared in Butts county. She received her education in Jackson High School and was an honor graduate of Wesleyan College.
    She taught school until ill health caused her retirement. After retirement she was active in civic and religious work in her community. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
    Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Miss Nell Funderburk of Macon, two sons, Joe Funderburk, Hattiesburg, Miss., and Horace Funderburk Jr.; Houston, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. S. J. Bailey, Macon; Mrs. C. W. Fletcher and Mrs. F. S Peek, both of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Bainbridge Methodist Church. The Rev. McTier and the Rev. Burrell officiated. Interment was in the Oak City cemetery in Bainbridge.

Funderburk, Mattie Mae Post
Jackson Progress Argus July 3, 1969
Mrs. Funderburk, Sister of Mrs. Holston, Passes
     Mrs. Mattie Mae Funderburk, 80, sister of Mrs. F. A. Holston of Jackson, died Wednesday, June 25, in a nursing home in Decatur following a period of declining health.
     Mrs. Funderburk, widow of Mr. Cliff Funderburk, had been a resident of both California and Decatur and was born in Monticello.
     Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 26, at Ward's Funeral Home in Decatur with interment in Mountain View Cemetery. Rev. Peters officiated and was assisted by Rev. W. A. Holston, a nephew of Mrs. Funderburk.
     Mrs. Funderburk is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gene Sprouse and Mrs. E. T. Murphy, both of Decatur, Mrs. Howard Bennett of Anaheim, California; one son, Fred Funderburk of Roswell; one sister, Mrs. F. A. Holston of Jackson; tw3o brothers, M. D. Post of Macon, J. C. Post of Montgomery, Alabama; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funderburk, Thomas Ed
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Nov 1968
T. E. Funderburk Buried Sunday In Jasper Co.
 
     Mr. Thomas Ed Funderburk, 81, of Monticello, brother of Mrs. W. H. Roberts of Flovilla, died Friday at his home in Monticello after a short illness.
      Mr. Funderburk was a native of Butts County and a member of the Adgateville Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Adgateville Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Young officiating. Interment was in Hebron Cemetery with Jordan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Funderburk is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. V. Waits, Mrs. Hugh Waits, of Monticello; three sons, W. B. Funderburk, Atlanta; Arthur Funderburk, Macon; B. L. Funderburk, Columbus; one sister, Mrs. W. H. Roberts, Flovilla; two brothers, W.
O. Funderburk, Hillsboro; B. F. Funderburk, Macon; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

Fundeburk, William Aulcy
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 11, 1948.
W. A. Funderburk Called by Death.
     The death of William Aulcy Funderburk, 88, longtime resident of Butts county, occurred at this home in Flovilla Saturday afternoon after an extended illness. Born inJasper county, he had lived at Flovilla for many years and took an active part in community affairs.
     He was one of the oldest members of the Flovilla Methodist church and as long as he was able took an active interest in church affairs.
     Survivors are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. G. L. Higgins of Corsicana, Texas, and Mrs. Vivian Hightower of Flovilla; nine grandchildren, Richard Jr., William A. and Aven Hightower, Carl Jr. Cliff, John and Becky Funderburk; Mrs. Perlie Mixon and Henry Higgins; eleven great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the Flovilla Methodist church Tuesday at 3 p.m. Rev. W. C. Bowen and Rev. C. J. Grilhe officiated and burial was in the churchyard.

Funderburke, Bennie F.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1975
Macon ,Rites For Mr. B. F. Funderburke
     Mr. Bennie F. Funderburke, 69, of 873 Laurel Avenue, Macon, died Friday, October 17th, in a Macon hospital after a lengthy illness.
     Mr. Funderburke, a native of Butts County, had lived in Macon 48 years and was a retired employee of Bibb County.
     He was a member of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, Solomon Bible Class, and Macon Lodge No. 5, F&AM, and was a Mason.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in Rose Hill Cemetery with Hart's Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Funderburke is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen C. Funderburke of Macon; a brother, W.O. Funderburke of Hillsboro; a sister, Mrs. William H. Roberts, of Flovilla.

Fuqua, Andrew Augustus
Jackson Progress-Argus July 29 1965
A. A. Fuqua, 86, Died Saturday at Griffin Hospital
     Mr. Andrew Augustus Fuqua, 86, of Route 2, Jackson, one of the county's largest and most prosperous landowners, died in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital at 12:45 Saturday morning, July 24, following a long period of declining health. Mr. Fuqua was carried to the hospital on Sunday, July 18.
     Born July 218, 1879 in Dooly County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Fuqua. Shortly after his marriage to the former Miss Hester Blalock Jarrell of Butts County, he moved to Jackson and began a career as a merchant and farmer, during which time he acquired much property around the square in Jackson. Mr. Fuqua was a member of Lilly Baptist Church.
     Graveside services were held at the Jackson City Cemetery Monday afternoon at two o'clock with the rites conducted by the Rev. Robert L. Thompson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jackson. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Surviving Mr. Fuqua are his wife, Mrs. A. A. Fuqua; one daughter, Miss Grace Jarrell Fuqua, Jackson; six sons, Joe Fuqua, Jackson; Allison Fuqua of New York, N. Y.; Benjamin Fuqua, Athens; Walter Fuqua, Florence, Ala.; Henry Fuqua and Olin Fuqua, both of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Molly Orr of Milledgeville, and Miss Minnie Fuqua of Macon.
     Pallbearers were M. L. Hodges, Jr., Horace L. Bankston. Otis P. Stephens, Harold Duke, D. E. Barfield, and David RIdgeway.
Fuqua, Frances Amelia Prack
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1994
     Frances Amelia Prack Fuqua, 76, of Jackson died Friday, Oct 28, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Mrs. Fuqua was a native of Oakland, CA and had lived in Jackson for a number of years.
     Survivors include husband, Allison A Fuqua; and other relatives.
     The families requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Sylvan Grove Hospital's Love Lite Tree, sponsored by the hospital axerliary.
     Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Fuqua, Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus 19 Mar 1953
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuqua Lose Infant Son by Death
     The infant son of Mr .and Mrs. Henry Fuqua died March 13 in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10:30 with Rev. P. M. Minter officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery. Peacock & Ball Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     The child is survived by its father, Henry Fuqua, and mother, Mrs. Mabel Glisson Fuqua; brothers, William and Robert; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fuqua.

Fuqua, Hester Jarrell
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Feb 1976
Graveside Rites Mrs. Fuqua Held Tuesday
     Mrs. Hester Jarrell Fuqua, 87, of 450 South Oak Street, died about two o'clock Sunday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended illness.
     Widow of Mr. A. A. Fuqua, Mrs. Fuqua was born March 10, 1888 in the Peeksville Community of Henry County. She was daughter of the late Dr. J. A. Jarrell and the late Mrs. Annie Wynn Jarrell.
     Mrs. Fuqua was an honor graduate of Jackson High School, attended Cox College in Atlanta, and was a graduate of Georgia State Normal School in Athens, She was a school teacher and graduate nurse, having graduated from Cordele Sanitarium Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Graveside services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock in Jackson City Cemetery with the Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, officiating. Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Fuqua is survived by six sons, Joseph Andrew Fuqua, Henry Fuqua, and Robert Olin Fuqua, all of Jackson; Allison A. Fuqua of Long Island, N. Y.; Benjamin Fritz Fuqua of Athens, and Walter P. Fuqua of Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Grace Jarrell Fuqua, of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. W. O. Jones of Atlanta and Mrs. Allie Becker of Marion, Indiana; several grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were John Moore, Dawson Bryant, Roy Goff, Guy Bearden, Merrell
Price, Gary Hoard.

Fuqua, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Dec 1950
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuqua Lose Infant Son Monday
     Friends extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuqua in the death of their infant son, Monday at the Strickland Memorial Hospital. Graveside rites were conducted at the Jackson cemetery Tuesday with Rev. Ralph Shea officiating. Haisten Funeral Home directed arrangements.
     In addition to its parents, the child is survived by a brother, Bill Crowder; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fuqua of Jackson; grandmother, Mrs. Willie Gillis of Glenwood.

Fuqua, Janie Tredwell
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Apr 1995
     Janie Tredwell Fuqua, 79, of Athens died Sunday, April 2.
     Graveside services were held in Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Fred Rowell officiating.
     Mrs. Fuqua was native of Butts County and was a homemaker and seamstress. She taught at Athens Area Technical Institute and was of the Baptist faith.
     Survivors include husband, Benjamin F. Fuqua; sons, Bennie R. Fuqua, Andrew J. Fuqua and Edwin G. Fuqua, all of Athens; brothers, James Tredwell and George Tredwell, both of Jackson; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Bernstein Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

Fuqua, Jessie Hardy
Jackson Progress-Argus 19 Mar 1953
Mrs. Jessie Fuqua Died in Eastman
     Mrs. Jessie Hardy Fuqua, sister of J. Frank Hardy of Jackson, died March 12 at her home in Eastman after a prolonged illness, Mrs. Fuqua spent several months with Mr. and Mrs. Hardy here a year or two ago and had many friend here who regret to know of her death.
     Funeral services were held in the Christian Church in Eastman Friday afternoon with burial in the Eastman cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hardy and Miss Christine Hardy attended the funeral.
     In addition to, Mr. Frank Hardy, Mrs. Fuqua is survived by another brother, Lane Hardy of Chattanooga; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Manley of Eastman; Mrs. J. D. Stuckey of Rhine and Mrs. Mary Thompson of Atlanta.

Furlow, Charles Tim, Capt.
The Jackson Progress-Argus August 22 1919
Called To Americus By Death Of His Cousin
     Mr. T. M. Furlow was summoned to Americus last week by the death of his cousin, Captain Charles Tim Furlow, who passed away at Clarksville at the age of 87. Captain Furlow was for many years in the office of Comptroller General W. A. Wright and later in the state treasurer's office and was well known and highly esteemed. He was a prominent Confederate veteran.

Furlow, J. Walter
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 7, 1916
Mr. J. Walter Furlow Dead In Americus Home.
     Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Furlow and family have the sympathy of their friends in the death of Mr. Furlough's half brother, Mr. J. Walter Furlow, of Americus, who passed away Saturday. For thirty-eight years he had been connected with the Americus Times-Recorder. Mr. Furlow visited Jackson last summer and was well known to many citizens here. Mr. T. M. Furlow attended the funeral Sunday.
Furlow, James W.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jan 1958
J. W. Furlow Is Buried Here On Tuesday
    The remains of James W. Furlow, 72, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were interred in the City of Jackson cemetery on January 28th.
    The former Jackson resident died January 11 in Brooklyn, with funeral services being held there on January 13. His body was cremated in Brooklyn and the remains sent to Jackson for burial.
    Born in Jackson, Mr. Furlow moved to California when a young man and lived in Chicago for a while, before moving to Brooklyn.
    Survivors include his sisters, Mrs. Frances F. Potts, Winder; Mrs. Sarah F. Rhem, Georgetown, S. C.; two brothers, Warren Furlow, Winter Haven, Fla., and Ned Furlow, Atlanta.

Furlow, Juel Meredith
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jan 1975
Interment For Mrs. Furlow In Jackson
     Graveside services for Mrs. Juel Meredith Furlow, 75, of 860 Briarcliff Road NE,
held at noon Wednesday, January 22nd, in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Furlow, a former resident of Jackson, who later moved to Spalding County, died Sunday. She was a retired art teacher.
     Mrs. Furlow is survived by a brother, Olin Meredith of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Furlow, Mary Russell
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jun 1979
Furlow Rites Held Monday
     Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Russell Furlow, 82, of 1445 Markaw Dr., N.E., Atlanta, were held Monday, June 18th, in the Jackson City Cemetery with the Rev. P. C. Ennise, of the Central Presbyterian Church of Atlanta officiating.
     Mrs. Furlow died Saturday, June 16th, in an Atlanta Hospital. A native of McDonough, she resided in Tampa and Winter Haven, Florida before the death of her husband, the late Warren Furlow. She had lived in Georgia two years before her death.
     She is survived by one daughter, Miss Frances R. Furlow, Atlanta; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. W. E. Russell, of McDonough, and Mrs. L. W. Russell, of Griffin.
     Local arrangements were handled by Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson.

Furlow, T. M.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 28, 1923
Mr. T. M. Furlow Yields To Death.
     Following a critical illness of several weeks and a period of ill health extending over more than a year, Mr. T. M. Furlow, 69 years of age, died at his home in Jackson at 11 o'clock Thursday night, December 20. His condition had been grave for several days and members of the family were prepared for the end.
     The passing of Mr. Furlow removes one of the most prominent citizens of Jackson. Coming to Butts county about 1882, soon after the Southern Railway was completed from Atlanta to Macon, Mr. Furlow had ever since been a resident of Jackson. He was born and reared in Americus and belonged to the well known Furlow family of Sumter county. The family is one of the most prominent and influential in that part of the state. Mr. Furlow was formerly engaged in business here but had retired from active business at the time of his death.
     He was a man of highest honor and business integrity and his sterling character was appreciated by those who knew him most intimately. He was straightforward in all his dealings with his fellow man. He had been an esteemed of the First Baptist church for a great many years and was interested in all activities of his church and Sunday School. Of a quiet and unassuming nature Mr. Furlow possessed the qualities of mind and ___ that made him ____ and __ by all who knew him.
     He is survived by his wife who was a Miss Etheridge before her marriage; three sons, Mr. J. W. Furlow, of New York City, Mr. C. E. Furlow, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr. Warren Furlow, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Mac Potts, of Winder and Miss Sara Louise Furlow, of Harrisonburg, Va.
     The funeral was held at the First Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock and many friends gathered for a final tribute. The services were in charge of Dr. Robert VanDeventer, his pastor and intimate friend for many years.
  
Furlow, Timothy McBride
Jackson Progress-Argus 3 Jul 1941
T. M. Furlow, 67, Trustee of Camp Ground, Passes
     The death of Timothy McBride Forlow, 67 years of age, business and church leader, which occurred early Monday a this home in Americus, brought regret to a wide circle of friends here. Trustee of the Indian Springs camp ground and active leader in that work for years, he was well known to many people of the county. Mr. Furlow spent part of each summer at the camp ground and was preparing to occupy his cottage at the encampment when he was stricken with appendicitis and died as a result of the operation.
     Member of a prominent Sumter county family, Mr. Furlow was chairman of the county board of education, an active Methodist layman and influential in community affairs.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a. m. and burial was in Americus.
     He is survived by his wife; three daughters; one son; a brother and one sister.

Furlow, Warren
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1977
Jackson Rites Were Held For Warren Furlow
     Graveside services for Warren Furlow, 81, of Winter Haven, Florida, were held Wednesday afternoon, January 5th, at the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Furlow was born May 1896 in Jackson, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Furlow. He died January 1st in Winter Haven following a lengthy illness.
     He was associated with the Jackson National Bank for a number of years before moving to St. Petersburg in 1923 where he was affiliated with the Ninth Street Bank &
Trust Company. He was a charter member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club in 1922 and served as its first treasurer.
     During his residence in Florida, he owned an ice plant in Center Hill, Florida with A. B. Lindsey, another former Butts Countian, and was associated with banks in both St. Petersburg and Winter Haven.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Mary Russell of McDonough, a daughter, and one sister, Mrs. Sara Louise Rhem, Georgetown, S. C.

Furman, Farish, Judge
  Middle Georgia Argus September 29, 1883
     Judge Farish Furman, the well known and intensive and successful planter died at his home near Milledgeville on Friday last.
  
Futral, Jesse Ogletree, Col.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1972
J. O. Futral, Co-op Attorney, Died Feb. 9th
     Col. Jesse Ogletree Futral widely known Griffin attorney, died early Wednesday morning, February 9th, at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital where. he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
     Col. Futral was attorney for the Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation since 1949 and had many friends in Butts County who are grieved to learn of his passing.
     Born in Spalding County, he was the son of the late Oscar W. Futral and Mrs. Mary Ogletree Futral. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia 50 years ago and was a member of the Christopher and Futral law firm for 30 years.
     Mr. Futral was a member of the American, Georgia and Griffin Bar Associations and was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Futral was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he taught the Men's Bible Class for several years and was a past Sunday School superintendent. He was a past president and member of the Griffin Rotary Club and a member of Elks Lodge No. 1207.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon, February 10th, at two o'clock from the graveside in the new section of Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin. The Rev. Dumas B. Shellnutt and Rev. James H. Griffin officiated with. arrangements in charge of Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home.
     Col. Futral is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Weldon Futral; a daughter, Mrs. Emmett Coleman of Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Edwards and Mrs. James E. Westmoreland, Jr., both of Griffin; a brother, Robert Futral of Griffin; one granddaughter.
     The family requests that contributions be made to the building fund of the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Futral, Lilla Daisy Wise
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1961
Mrs. T. W. Futral Buried Monday at Spalding Rites
    Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Walter Futral were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Union Baptist Church in Spalding County with the Rev. Delton Collins, the Rev. Wilson Walker, and Dr. T. F. Davis officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Mrs. Futral, the former Miss, died Saturday afternoon at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where she had been a patient for several weeks. She was a life long resident of Spalding County and was the daughter of the late Mr. John Wise and the late Mrs. Fannie Patrick Wise. She was the step daughter of the late Mr. P. R. Nutt who was tax collector of Spalding County for many years. Mrs. Futral was a member of the Union Baptist Church.
    Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ed Nutt of McDonough, Mrs. George Welden of Atlanta, and Mrs. Dan Thurston of Griffin; three sons, W. S. Futral, W. C. Futral, and J. L. Futral, all of Griffin; a half sister, Mrs. E. V. Williams of Locust Grove; two half brothers, W. P. Nutt of Griffin and T. A. Nutt of Jackson; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Futral, Myrtice Lawrence
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1993
     Myrtice Lawrence Futral, 92, of Griffin died Sun., March 14, at Griffin Health Care Center.
     Funeral services were held Tues., March 16, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin. Interment was in the Oak Hill Mausoleum.
     Mrs. Futral was born in Locust Grove, daughter of the late Dr. Seaborn Lawrence and the late Louise Henley Lawrence.
     She was a teacher in the Spalding County School system and in her later years became well known as the largest tube rose grower in the south. She was active in the Ringgold Garden Club and the Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. Futral was a member of the Ringgold Christian Church.
     Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Walter Cliff and Renee Thomason Futral of Griffin; two grandchildren; nieces; nephews; great nieces and great nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Futral, Sara Bell
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 17, 1925
Mrs. J. O. Futral Claimed By Death.
     Many friends throughout the county will be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Sara Bell Futral, wife of Jesse O. Futral, prominent Griffin attorney, which occurred July 9, at the home of her mother, Mrs. T. P. Bell, of Patillo. Mrs. Futral was a daughter of the late Mr. T. P. Bell and Mrs. Bell, belonged to a prominent family of this section and had many relatives in Butts county. She had been ill for several months.
     She was 25 years of age and had been a member of the Methodist church for a number of years. She was a young woman of many excellent traits of character and her going away is deeply mourned.
     Surviving Mrs. Futral are her husband, her mother, Mrs. Thomas Bell, two brothers, George and T. O. Bell; two sisters, Mrs. S. J. Smith, of Monticello, and Miss Bessie Bell.
     Funeral services were held at Rock Springs church, Lamar county, Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, being conducted by Dr. J. H. Eakes and Rev. B. Betts, of Griffin. Interment was in the family lot near the church.

Futral, Thomas Walter
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Apr 1955
Last Rites Held Sunday For T. W. Futral
     Thomas Walter Futral, one of Spalding county's most prominent farmers, died at his home on Rt. D, Griffin on Saturday. He had been in ill health for the past several years.
     The Futral family is closely connected with pioneer Butts county families, his daughter, Sarah, being the wife of Dan Thurston, son of Mrs. J. R. Thurston and the late Mr. Thurston of Jackson. His son, Lindsey, is married to the former Miss Mary Carmichael, daughter of Mrs. Lee Carmichael and the late Mr. Carmichael of Jackson.
     Mr. Futral was born in Spalding county and had made his home there all his life. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church where he served as deacon.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Union Baptist Church with Dr. T. F. Davis and the Rev. R. B. Harrison officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Daisie Wise Futral; three daughters, Mrs. G. W. Welden of Atlanta, Mrs. Ed Nutt of Luella, and Mrs. Dan Thurston of Griffin; three sons, W. S. Futral, W. C. Futral and J. L. Futral, all of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. W. T. Buntyn of Griffin; 13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Futral, Walter Clifford, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Oct 1980
Futral Rites Held Thursday
     Funeral services for Mr. Walter Clifford Futral, Sr., 81, of Jackson Road, Griffin, were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Ben Chandler officiated and entombment was in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
     A prominent retired farmer and merchant, Mr. Futral operated Futral's Store on the Jackson highway near his home for over 40 years.
     He was a former vice president of the Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation of Jackson. A graduate of North Georgia College at Dahlonega, he was a retired Air Force captain and was a member of the Union Baptist Church where he was a deacon emeritus. He was a member and past master of the Ringgold Masonic Lodge.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtice Lawrence Futral; son, Walter C. Futral, Jr.; brother, Lindsey Futral, all of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Weldon of Atlanta, Mrs. Sara Thurston of Rome and Mrs. Catherine Nutt of McDonough.

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