LaCount, Eben Clay
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Sep 1975
Eben LaCount,14, Is Drowning Victim
     Eben Clay LaCount, 14, year-old Juliette boy, drowned Wednesday, September 3rd, in Trammell's Pond in Forsyth.
     The young boy, a lifelong resident of Monroe County, was a student at Mary Persons High School and was a member of the Mary Persons Band.
     Funeral services were held Friday from the Chapel of Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home in Forsyth. Interment was in the Forsyth City Cemetery.
     Survivors include his father, Horace LaCount Sr. of Juliette; his mother, Mrs. Gladys May LaCount of Juliette; four brothers, Horace LaCount Jr. of Forsyth; Eugene LaCount of Jackson; Joseph LaCount and Dohn LaCount, both of Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. June England and Miss Maryland LaCount, both of Juliette; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie LaCount of Forsyth; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Waits of Forsyth.

LaDuke, Gerald Vincent
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1993
     Gerald Vincent LaDuke, 59, of Flovilla died Thurs., Feb. 18.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Feb. 21, at the Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Lovelle Coe and Rev. Johnny Newell officiating. Interment was in the Union Ridge Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. LaDuke was born in Minnesota, son of Benjamin Henry LaDuke and Lucile Rose Coffee LaDuke. He was a retired chef and a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church.
     Survivors include wife Hazel Hall LaDuke of Flovilla; sons John Frank and Jacob LaDuke, both of Flovilla; and daughter Alice Rose LaDuke of Flovilla.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arraignments.
 
Lail, Hulitte Ridgeway
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Mar 1986
     Hulitte Ridgeway Lail, 72, of 2976 Millerfield Road, Macon, died March 11 in a Macon hospital following; a brief illness.
     A native of Butts .County, Mrs. Lail was a retired private-duty nurse. She was a member of Cross Keys Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, William Fred Lail of Macon; daughters, Fredaline Padgett of Andalusia, Ala., Ann Herndon of Macon, and Bonnie Duke of Gray; son, William Deal Lail of Macon; sisters, Mrs. H.C. Maynard of Griffin, Mrs. Richard Wilson of Locust Grove, and Mrs. Steve Harkness of Jackson; brothers, C.L. Ridgeway of Jackson and Bernard Ridgeway of Topeka, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     The funeral was held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary in Macon with the Rev. SamScarbrough officiating. Burial was in the Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.

Laing, Walter E.
The Jackson Argus June 6, 1902
     Savannah, GA., June 2, 1902 (Special) Walter E. Laing, a white man 22 years old, was either drowned in the Ogeechee river, near Ways Station yesterday afternoon or he was murdered and his body thrown into the stream. Laing had been working with a force of the Southern Bell Telephone Company, which is building a line into Savannah from Southwest Georgia. He was paid off at Ways Stations and started for Savannah. One supposition is that when he reached the Ogeechee river he found all the boats on the Savannah side of the river, whereupon removing his clothing, he essayed to swim over for one of them, intending to return for his clothes. Another idea is that he was murdered and that his body was thrown into the stream. It has not been recovered. The money that he had received from the company has not been found. Laing formerly worked in Savannah. He came from Locust Grove, Henry county. The above special appeared in Tuesday's Constitution, and will be read with sorrow by the friends of the young man. Walter Laing was the only son of Dr. T. F. Laing, of Locust Grove. The sympathy of the people go out to the family in their great distress. A special from Savannah, dated June 4th, says: "The body of Walter E. Laing, the young white man who was drowned in the Ogeechee river last Saturday, as told in the Constitution, was found this morning by waterside, where it had been cast up by the tide. There was no evidence of violence. Dr. T. F. Laing, of Locust Grove, and the young man's sister, Miss Maggie Laing, were at Ways when the body was found. They will take it to Locust Grove for interment. Young Laing was a graduate of Emory College, class of 1901.

Laite, William Edward, III
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1967
Macon Youth Was Drowned At High Falls
     The son of a prominent Macon couple Representative and Mrs. William Edward Laite Jr. drowned late Saturday afternoon at High Falls State Park in Monroe County when he fell into a deep pool.
     The victim was William Edward Laite III, 12, of 2148 Crestline Drive, Macon. According to information from reliable sources here the Macon youth had come to High Falls for a day's outing with a companion and his parents. It was reported that the victim's parents were attending a football game in Atlanta. Information received here was that the boy and his friends playing on rocks below the falls throwing bark into the water and watching it as it was swept away. Young Laite fell and slipped into the water from a rock, striking his chin, the blow evidently knocking him unconscious. His companions, unable to offer immediate assistance, ran for help. It was reported that his body was recovered in about 10 to 15 minutes from a pool into which it was carried by the swift water.
     An ambulance from Jackson was summoned with mouth to mouth resuscitation attempted for a long period but to no avail. The young boy was pronounced dead upon arrival at the emergency room of Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Young Mr. Laite was born in Athens but had lived in Macon for most of his life where he was a student at the Lanier Junior High for boys. He was a member of the Riverside Methodist Church, a First Class Boy Scout who served as Patrol Leader and was active in both football and baseball youth programs. He had served as page for his father in the House of Representatives.
     Funeral services for the youthful victim were held Monday at 11 o'clock at the Riverside Methodist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. In addition to his parents he is survived by three sisters, all of Macon.

Lamar, C. W.
  The Butts County Progress August 16, 1912
     Mrs. F. F. Etheridge was called to Americus Thursday on account of the death of her brother Mr. C. W. Lamar. Mrs. George Lanier, of West Point, formerly of Jackson, and Miss Ruth Lamar have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in the death of their father.

Lamar, Carrie Lula
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1983
     Mrs. Carrie Lula Lamar, 71, of Westbury Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg died Thursday following a lengthy illness.
     Mrs. Lamar was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Pye.
     Survivors include 8. son, James Ward; step-daughters, Mrs. Cora Lee Hardy and Mrs. Rosa Lee Brown; brother, Raymond Pye ; three grandsons, one granddaughter; pieces and nephews.
     Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at China Grove Baptist Church in Flovilla with the Rev. C. Mapp officiating. Burial was in the Flovilla cemetery,
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Lamar, Elbert
  Middle Georgia Argus May 24, 1887
     Elbert Lamar, and old and respected colored citizen of Covington, died on Monday night, May 16th. He belonged to the father of Hon. Q. C. Lamar, Secretary at Washington, and was 103 years old.
  
Lamar, Henry J.
  The Jackson Argus December 31, 1896
     Macon lost one of her greatest citizens last Saturday in the death of Henry J. Lamar. The Argus regards the death of such a man as a distinct loss to the state.
  
Lamar, George A.
  The Jackson Argus January 31, 1902
     Mrs. Frank S. Etheridge was called to Atlanta, Wednesday, by the death of her uncle, George Lamar, of that city.
  
  The Jackson Argus February 7, 1902
A Noble Man Goes.
     The Atlanta Journal, of January 30th, contains this account of the sad death of the uncle of Mrs. Frank S. Etheridge: George A. Lamar, one of Atlanta's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, peacefully passed away at his home, No. 215 Georgia avenue, at an early hour yesterday morning. For several years prior to his death Mr. Lamar had been in feeble health, and the end was not unexpected when it came. Mr. Lamar belonged to the well-known Georgia family whose representatives have been prominent in state and national affairs for many generations past. On account of ill health he was prevented from taking any active part in public affairs, but he was one of the best posted men in the community and everyone who came in contact with him was impressed with his extraordinary force of mind and character. He served with distinguished gallantry during the war, having been a member of Phillip's legion. Since coming to Atlanta several years ago from Griffin he has made a host of friends, who will be pained to hear the news of his death. Mr. Lamar was 71 years old. He was the most influential of Georgia's ante-bellum citizens. In religious faith he was strongly Calvinistic. On the early train this morning the remains will be taken to Griffin, where the interment will probably take place this afternoon.

Lamar, J. B.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 1978
Car Accident Sunday Kills FloviIlla Ma,n
     A one-car automobile accident Sunday night about 8: 30 p.m., seven miles south of Jackson on Georgia Hwy. 87, left J. B. Lamar, 73, of Route 1, Flovilla, dead and other occupants of the car seriously injured.
     The accident happened, according to Butts County Sheriff Billy Leverette, whose office worked the accident along with the State Highway Patrol, when the car driven by James Howard Clark, of Route 1, Flovilla, left the road and plunged down a steep embankment coming to an abrupt stop when it struck a culvert.
     Nathaniel Lamar, 33, of Route 1, Flovilla, suffered a broken leg in the accident Sheriff Leverette said. Another occupant of the car, Buster Battle, of a McDonough address, was not injured and is reported to have left the scene of the accident.
     Two of the occupants were trapped in the Car from 45 minutes to one hour before being freed. J. B. Lamar, who was thought to have been killed almost instantly, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     In another accident Sunday night about 10:30, a car driven by Walton Burford, of Jenkinsburg, went out of control on the England Chapel road and turned over. Burford sustained only minor injuries in the accident, although the car was damaged extensively, Sheriff Leverette reported.
          
Lamar, L. Q. C., Judge
  Middle Georgia Argus January 27, 1893
Judge Lamar Dead
He dies of heart disease in Macon
     Judge L. Q. C. Lamar, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, died in Macon on Monday night of heart failure. He will be laid to rest in Riverside cemetery in Macon today at 1 o'clock. His death has been mourned in all parts of the country, he has been one of the wisest and ablest leaders of the South.
     Immediately after hearing of the sad news the Ho, John W. Noble, Secretary of the Interior, issued the following:
Washington, Jan. 24--- Secretary Noble today issued the order announcing the death of Justice Lamar:
Department of the Interior, Washington, Jan. 24, 1893.
     It becomes my painful duty to announce the death yesterday. At Vineland, Macon, Ga., of Lucius Quintus Cincianatius Lamar, Secretary of the Interior from March 6, 1885 to January 10, 1888, when he resigned to take his place as an Associate Justice of the supreme Court of the United States. It belongs to others, whom, he served, on Congress, on the bench and in other relations in private and official life, to speak of his merit there. It is with pleasure, testimony is here born to his valuable labors in this department, which were faithfully performed, with the cleanness of apprehension, sense of justice and goodness of heart, for which he was distinguished. In token of appreciation for his services and respect for his memory, the department will be draped in mourning for twenty days on and from this date; the flag carried at half mast and the department closed on the day of the funeral.
Signed John W. Nobel Sec'y.

Middle Georgia Argus February 17, 1893
     The death of Justice Lamar has recalled his well known devotion to the Confederacy, and his love for the leader of the Lost Cause is productive of one of the most dramatic scenes in the history of the Senate. The Mexican pensions bill was under consideration and an amendment pended extending its provisions to all veterans irrespective of their course in the War Between the States. It was never adopted. Congress, it was said, could best show its desire to forgive and forget by extending the benefits of the measure to those who had once born arms against the common country. The amendment was near adoption when Senator Zach Chandler came to his feet with a short speech in which he said that while in the main he agreed with the general tenor of the amendment yet under its provision even Jeff Davis would be restored to citizenship. "And," he added "I am not prepared to go so far as that."
     Lamar rose, his intense excitement was evident. Between him and Chandler a strong personal antagonism existed. An outburst was expected and it came.
"Mr. President," said the Mississipian, with outstretched finger pointing at his foeman, his tall form trembling with emotion, but his voice bell like in clearness and without a quiver in it, "when Prometheus lay bound to the rock, it was not the king of beasts who availed himself of his distress. It was the vulture, the scavenger of the animal kingdom, gluttoning upon carrion, which preyed upon his vitals, knowing that a defenseless man, who would move neither head nor foot, he had one into whose vitals he could dig his beak."
     He sat down amid a stillness so profound that the rustle of a paper sounded harshly. Chandler was deadly pale. Drops of perspiration stood upon his forehead clenched the arms of his chair until the wood cracked. It was expected that he would reply. Twice he half rose then sunk back. He did not reply.

Lamar, L. Q. C., Mrs. (nee Longstgreet)
  Middle Georgia Argus January 13, 1885
     The death of the esteemed wife of Senator L. Q. C. Lamar, removes one of the best known of the noble women who graced Georgia society before the war. She was a daughter of Judge Longstreet, and there are many left who remember her as a fair young bride.

Lamar, Patsy Mollie
Jackson Progress Argus 11 May 1988
     Patsy Mollie Lamar, 84, of Route 1, Flovilla, died May 3, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     The funeral was hield Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Cork with the Rev. H. R. Wright and the Rev. R. L. Newby officiating. Burial was in the China Grove Baptist Church cemetery:
     Mrs. Lamar was a native of Butts County, daughter of Ed and Cora Gordon. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, which she served as a member of the Mothers' Board.
     Survivors include her husband, Lucious Lamar; daughters, Katharine Douglas of Atlanta and Clottie Euseiy of Floyilla; sons, Emmitte Bell of Jackson, James Lamar of Seattle, Wash., Stokes Lamar of Atlanta, and Lucious Lamar of Cincinnati, Ohio; sisters, Cress and Lamar of. Atlanta and Mildred Myricks of Flovilla; 36 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; three daughters-in-law; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lamar, Solomon
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Nov 1981
Lamar Rites Held Saturday
     Funeral services for Solomon Lamar of Route 1, Flovilla were held Saturday, Nov. 21st, at 2 o'clock from the Antioch Baptist Church in Cabiness, Ga. with the Rev. F. E. Fuller, Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Antioch Cemetery .
     Mr. Lamar died Nov, 16th at Westbury Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Boaz Lamar.
     Survivors are two daugthters, Mrs. Cora Lee Hardy of Jackson and Mrs. Rosa Lee Brown of Forsyth; one stepson, Mr. James Ward of Atlanta; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lamar, Walter D.
Jackson Progress-Argus 18 Sep 1941
Walter D. Lamar, Leading Citizen, Passes in Macon
Owned Extensive Acreage in Butts County and Attended School at Indian Springs in His Youth
     The death of Waiter D. Lamar, Macon business executive and civic leader, which occurred at his home September 11, was a source of regret to friends in Butts county where he was well known.
     As a boy Mr. Lamar attended school at Indian Springs, where his father, the late Col. H. J. Lamar, was actively identified with the growth of that community. The family still owns property at Indian Springs, including the picturesque water mill, one of the few of its kind in the state.
     Mr. Lamar owned extensive real estate holdings in the Lamar's Mill and Smith's Mill section along the Ocmulgee river. The Lamar tract of approximately 2,000 acres is one of the largest bodies of real estate owned by one family in the county. He also owned several hundreds acres immediately across the river in Jasper county, as well as several thousand acres in Jones county where he operated a peach orchard.
     A frequent visitor to his farm here, Mr. Lamar was well known to many of the people of the county. He is reported to have recently refused $50,000 for his timber interests on the Ocmulgee river.
     His business interests included the S. S. S. medicine company and Lamar- Rinkin, wholesale drug firm in Atlanta.
     He was a Mason, Shriner and Rotarian.
     He is survived by his wife, the farmer Miss Eugenia Dorothy Blount, daughter of a former, congressman from the sixth district, and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church, of which he was a member, Friday afternoon at 5:30, with Dr. Albert Grady Harris, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.

Lamb, Kate Lou Gunn
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Feb 1953
Mrs. R. W. Lamb Taken By Death
     Mrs. Kate Lou Lamb; wife of R. W. Lamb, died February 20 after an illness of more than a year.
     Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church in Jackson Sunday at.3 p. m. with the Rev. Gaither Briggs officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia cemetery and Peacock & Ball Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were B. E. Gunn, Bill Gunn, Clinton Gunn, C. D. Lamb, J. F. Lamb, P. B. Lamb.
     Born July 25, 1888, Mrs. Lamb was 65 years old, the daughter of J. W. Gunn and his wife, Lue Geneva Duke Gunn. She spent most of her life in Butts county and had resided on east Third Street for several years. Mrs. Lamb was a member of the Baptist Church.
     Survivors are her husband and one daughter, Mrs. LaRue Leslie of Hollywood, Calif.; one brother, H. A.Gunn of Atlanta; three half-sisters, Mrs. Frances Howard and Mrs. Cleo Dyer of Porterdale; Mrs. Ruth Mann of Germany; eight half-brothers Jack, Clinton R. G, Ellis and Red Gunn, all of Atlanta; Horner Lee Gunn, Porterdale; Bernard Gunn of Smyrna and James Morris Gunn of Augusta; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Lamb, Lawrence
Jackson Progress-Argus 16 Oct 1941
Lawrence Lamb Dies Saturday
     Lawrence Lamb, 37 years of age, farmer and merchant of the Stark community, died in Milledgeville Saturday night at 9:30. He had been removed to a private sanitarium in Milledgeville for treatment and died shortly after arrival.
     Born in Butts county, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lamb and was reared in the Worthville community but had resided near Stark for several years. He was a member of Worthville Baptist church.
     Surviving are his wife, the former, Miss Grace Duke; two daughters, Misses Sylvia and Edwina Lamb, and a son, Connie Lamb; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lamb of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Fred Leslie, Los Angeles, Calif.
     Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock and Rev. J. S. Hays, Rev. Theodore Thaxton and Rev. Gaither Briggs officiated. Interment was in the Macedonia church cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes directing.
     Among the out-of-county relatives and friends who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lamb, Miss Nora Lamb, Mr. Julian Washton and others of Atlanta; Mrs. Mary Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McMichael of College Park; Mr. Ray Duke of Danville, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Avery of Covington, and others.

Lamb, Robert William
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Sep 1956
Last Rites Were Held Monday For R. W. Lamb
    Funeral services for Robert William Lamb, 73, were held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Jackson Baptist Church with the Rev. G. A. Briggs and Rev. Edgar Welch officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Baptist cemetery with Peacock and Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Death claimed the retired Jackson business man-farmer Saturday morning at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital Tuesday and was recuperating from an attack of pneumoria when struck by a fatal heart attack.
    A native of Newton county, he was the son of the late William Lamb and Mrs. Mattie Floyd Lamb. Moving to Butts county in early adulthood, he had spent most of life here.
    He was a member of the First Baptist Church and of the Masonic order.
    Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. LaRue Leslie, N. Hollywood, Calif.; a brother, C. E. Lamb of Atlanta, four grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
    Pallbearers were Herman Cawthon, Girdean Cook, Eddie Thomas, Elmer Britt, Raiford Cawthon, and Charles Lamb, Jr.

Lamb, Vassa Lean Mason
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Mar 1956
Death Claims Mrs. R. W. Lamb Thursday Morning
    Mrs Vassa Cawthon Lamb, 58, wife of R. W. Lamb of Jackson, died early Thursday morning, March 8, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Johnson, in Atlanta. Death resulted from an illness of long duration.
    Mrs. Lamb was born in Butts county and had lived here most of her life. She was the daughter of Andrew Mason and Mrs. Nora Jane Stewart Mason.
    Possessed of an engaging personality and much personal charm, she has a host of friends who regret to learn of her passing. Mrs. Lamb was a member of the Baptist Church.
    Funeral services were held at the Jackson Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock with the Rev. G. A. Briggs, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Mrs. Lamb is survived by her husband, R. W. Lamb, two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Johnson and Mrs. E. G. Hinde, both of Atlanta; one son, Herman L. Cawthon, Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. G. C. Maddox, Jackson; Mrs. Bertie Carter, Jackson; Mrs. Lillian Spoenemann, Atlanta; Mrs. Homer L. Hill, Atlanta; two brothers, Grover C. Mason, Atlanta; Festus B. Mason, Jackson.
    Pallbearers were Bill Maddox, Levi Maddox, Billy Cawthon, Curry Cawthon, Forrest Mason and Connie Lamb.

Lambdin, Charles Edwin, Col.
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1977
Col. Lambdin Is Buried In Barnesville
     Funeral services for Co!. Charles Edwin Lambdin, 73, of Barnesville, were held Saturday afternoon in the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville.
     Lambdin was the grandson of the founder of Gordon Junior College and served as secretary of the Gordon Junior College Foundation.
     Founder and partner of a Barnesville law firm, he was active in the affairs of Kiwanis International, having served as a district governor. He visited the Jackson Kiwanis Club often in an official capacity and formed many lasting friendships in the process.
     Col. Lambdin died Monday, January 3rd, in Port Arthur, Texas, after suffering an apparent heart seizure while visiting relatives there.

Lambdin, James M.
  Middle Georgia Argus July 30, 1899
Prof. Lambdin Dead
     Prof. James M. Lambdin was born in Barnesville, Ga., Jan. 16th 1868, was married to Miss Maggie Martin in Eatonton last Monday night and died of typhoid fever at the residence of the bride's parents last Saturday at noon. Not for many years, if ever, has Eatonton witnessed a sadder chain of circumstances attending the departure of a brighter life than this. Married while laying prostrate with fever on his death bead, just five days a husband, and then laid to rest in the grave, his wedding suit his shroud. The bright hopes of a pure life are now gone with the body to the grave, his wife now a widow, and bridesmaids and attendants turned to mourners. Man may plan but surely, God doth execute.
     Mr. Lambdin graduated at Gordon Institute under his father in 1884 or 1885, and for two and a half tears attended West Point Military Academy, when he was called home by the death of his father; for the next three months he taught with Prof. Neal in Moreland Park Academy, and for the past year he has been teaching in Jackson Institute, Jackson, Ga. Born in the same town with him and having been associated with him during the past year in the school room, I knew him well, but as long and as well as I knew him never did I see or hear aught against his character as a model boy and Christian gentleman. Not often have I seen those who were more conscientious and earnest in the discharge of duty, and but few have I ever known whose future seemed brighter. Not many do I know now who were better prepared to wade out into the dark, cold waters that have carried him to a brighter world than this.
     A type of a father who but a few months preceded him to heaven, how happy today they must be, united never more to part. As sure as anything we can be sure of, so sure are we that the father and the son are beckoning to us here below to come up higher and join the throngs of those who around the throne are singing "Glory to God in the highest." May the lesson of their lives be a study and an inspiration to the friends left behind.
     How well do I remember my friend's wise counsel to the pupils who have been wont to assemble before him, how faithfully he instructed them, how earnestly he prayed for them, and now I may add, how noble he died for them. A few weeks before his death I advised him to be more careful, not to work so incessantly or he would wear himself out and thus bring on disease. Now that his faithfulness has culminated in his death, I believe him no less a martyr to duty than the brave men who rather than compromise theirs laid down their lives at the stake. He considered the school room a studio, God himself the artist, the teacher his chisel and the immortal minds the white-winged angles he was developing. He earnestly and how sacredly he performed his part. What an example for the boys and girls he loved so well.
     Not only was he active in the school-room but he was equally so in the church. A few months ago in the Methodist church at Jackson he arose at his seat one Sabbath morning after the benediction had been pronounced and announced that there would be a young boys prayer meeting organized in the church at the close of Sabbath school in the afternoon. Sabbath after Sabbath, have I seen him in these prayer meetings as happy in the love of God as it seemed to me mortal man could be. When all the town was wrapped in slumbers I have known him to rise and kneel by his bedside and pray for his friends. Can we say that such a life has been in vain? Can we forget it? No, no, thank God no, such a life will be brightened in the lives of others as long as time speeds on his way to eternity.
W. C. Wright. Eatonton, Ga., July 26, 1889.

Lambert, Bundy
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Oct 1938
Mr. B. Lambert Dies In Atlanta Friday Morning
     The death of Mr. Bundy Lambert, 62 years of age, resident of Jackson for several years, occurred at his home in Atlanta Friday morning. Death followed an illness of a week and a period of ill health of several months.
     Mr. Lambert was a native of Henry county and had resided in Atlanta since 1914. He had been connected with the Southern Railway System for more than 35 years. In Atanta he worked as agent-operator at the Roseland station. While a resident of Jackson he was a telegraph operator.
     During his residence here Mr. Lambert took an active interest in religious affairs. He had a host of friends in the community who were sorry to learn of his death.
     He was a member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist church and of the Jackson chapter of the Woodmen of the World, the Order of Railway Telegraphers and the Masons.
     He is survived by his wife and a son, Sam F. Lamber, of Atlanta; one daughter, Mrs. James G. Childs, of Jenkinsburg, and a half-brother, L. A. Lambert, of Luthersville, Ga. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Trinity chapel and Rev. W. H. Boring was the officiating minister. Interment was in the Decatur cemetery.

Lambert, Loyal Greenwood
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1983
     Loyal Greenwood Lambert, 67, of Route 3, Jackson, died Thursday morning at his residence.
     Mr. Lambert was retired from the United States Air Force.
     He is survived by his wife Mrs. Audrey N. Lambert; daughters, Audrey P. Johnson of Fort Bragg, N. C. and Holly J. Liotta of Forest Park; grandson, Ashley Coots of Forest Park; brother, Francis Lambert, of Aliceville, Ala.; sister, Mrs. Vera Tawes of Norman, Okla.: several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. David Schulherr officiating. Military burial services were conducted at the Milan cemetery in Milan, Ga.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of. arrangements.
     
Lambert, Mary Jane
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Apr 1985
     Mary Jane Lambert, 86, of Stone Mountain died Sunday in DeKalb General Hospital. Mrs. Lambert is survived by three daughters, Mary K.Curbow of Hartwell, Mildred Jones of Stone Mountain, and Janie C. Porter of McDonough; sons, Joseph B. Lambert of Gainesville, John T. Lambert of Jackson, and Paul W. Lambert of East Point; a sister, Tommie H. Glass of Forest Park; 16 grandchildren.

Lampkin, Catherine
  The Jackson Argus December 24, 1897
Died of Scarlet Fever.
     Catherine Lampkin, the little six-year-old daughter of Mr. W. W. Lampkin, died last night at 8 o'clock, at the residence of her father at 127 Jackson street. The cause of the child's death was scarlet fever. The interment occurred this morning at Oakland cemetery. Little Catherine was a bright child, and her sad death is a severe blow to her devoted parents and friends.
     The above is from the Atlanta Journal of the 18th inst. It is an announcement that carries sorrow to many hearts in Jackson. It was only a few weeks ago that Mr. and Mrs. Lampkin lost another child from the disease, and now, comes the news that little Catherine is dead. Our people deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents in their great affliction.

Land, Annie Claire Maynard
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1971
Mrs. Land Dies After Long Illness
     Mrs. Annie Claire Maynard Land, 567 South Hill Street, Griffin, died Thursday afternoon at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where she had been a patient the past week. She was the widow of Mr. William Harold Land.
     A native of Spalding County, Mrs. Land was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, October 30th, at two o'clock from the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. D. B. Shelnutt officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery with Pittman Rawls Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The Arthur Maddox Sunday School Class sat in a body at the church.
     Mrs. Land is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert R. Baker of Alexandria, Va. and Mrs. Jack Dingley of Minneapolis, Minn., four sisters, Mrs. J. S. Berryman of Decatur, Mrs. Cline Bradley of Jackson, Mrs. F. W. Donaldson of Conyers, and Mrs. J. A. Phillips of Brooks; nine grandchildren.

Land, Bob
  Middle Georgia Argus January 27, 1891
A Sad Death.
     It becomes our duty to chronicle the death of Mr. Bob Land, which sad death occurred on Friday morning at 8 o'clock of pneumonia. He was thirty-five years of age and leaves a wife and four small children to battle with the world. His remains were laid away on Saturday in the cemetery after funeral services by the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Eaks, the pastor. May God ___ the widow and orphan temper the wind of these shorn lands in our prayers.

Land, Henry, Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 22, 1924
Mrs. Henry Land Yields To Death.
     Butts county relatives and friends of Mrs. Henry Land, a former citizen of Jackson, will regret to learn of her death, which occurred at her home in Vienna, Ga., Saturday. She was 76 years of age and was a native of Butts county. Mrs. Land was a sister of the late Mr. J. H. Land, of Jackson. Mrs. C. M. Kimbell and Mrs. Bessie Wilson are her nieces and Messrs. Freeman, Charles, and Tommie Land her nephews.
     She is survived by five children, F. E. Land and Mrs. E. C. Anchors, of Macon; Mrs. Perry Busbee, of Vienna; Judge Max Land, of Cordele and Carl Land of Los Angeles, Calif. She is also survived by three sisters.
     Funeral and interment took place Sunday at Cordele.

Land, Infant
  Middle Georgia Argus January 24, 1888
Burned to Death.
     A little child of Harriet Land, colored, was burned to death on Mr. Henry Land's place near the depot on Thursday. The mother left it in the house with another small child as a nurse and the fire popped out into the cradle. When it was discovered the child was so badly burned that it only lived a short while.

Land, Infant
  Middle Georgia Argus July 13, 1886
     Mr. Bob Land's little infant died at his home in McDonough and was buried in the Jackson cemetery on Saturday.

Land, Infant
  Middle Georgia Argus June 30, 1883
     An infant child of Mr. James Land died on last Monday and was interred in the city cemetery on Tuesday last. Thus the rose buds are plucked and transplanted in the glory land. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved family.

Land, James H.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 7, 1922
Hon. Jas. H. Land Called To Reward.
     Coming almost without warning the death of Hon. J. H. Land, aged 73, which occurred at his home in Jackson about 7:30 o'clock Wednesday night, was a shock to the family and scores of friends. Mr. Land was found dead in a chair when members of the family returned home after a short absence. Heart trouble is supposed to have been the cause of death. For a few days the deceased had complained of a hurting in his chest and Wednesday morning consulted a physician. For a man of his age Mr. Land enjoyed robust health and his sudden passing was a complete surprise to many friends.
     A native of Cassville, Bartow county, Mr. Land had been a resident of Butts county for eleven years, having moved here in 1882. He was well known to the people of the county and in 1902-03 represented Butts county in the lower house of the general assembly. He was a man of strong convictions and held decided views on all public questions. He was keenly interested in politics and was unusually well informed on public questions of the day. He was a member of the Jackson Methodist church. Mr. Land was held in general high esteem by all who knew him.
     He is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Mary Jones of Twiggs county before her marriage; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Wilson, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. C. M. Kimbell, of Jackson; three sons, Messrs. N. F. and T. J. Land, of Jackson, and Charles Land, a traveling salesman. He is also survived by five sisters, Mrs. Chunn and Misses Hattie and Temple land, of Cassville, Ga., Mrs. Mona Land, of Cordele, and Mrs. Susi Price, of Atlanta. He was an uncle to Max E. Land, of Cordele and Fort Land, of Macon.
     The funeral will be held from the Jackson Methodist church Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

The Jackson Progress-Argus July 7, 1922
Funeral Of Mr. J. H. Land Held Friday Afternoon.
Many friends gathered at church for last tribute.
     Funeral services for Hon. J. H. Land, well known citizen whose sudden death Wednesday night, July 5, came as a shock to many friends, was held at the Jackson Methodist church Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The impressive services were conducted by Rev. J. R. Jordan, assisted by Rev. John W. Ham, of Atlanta. Both paid loving tribute to the deceased and many friends gathered for a final tribute of respect. The esteem of friends was attested by numerous and beautiful floral offerings.
     The pallbearers were Messrs. S. O. Ham, T. W. Ham, J. L. Lyons, W. P. Nutt, E. C. Cauthon, S. M. Pope. The interment was in the Jackson cemetery.

Land, John T.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 12, 1918
Mr. John T. Land Dies Following An Operation.
Former resident of Jackson was buried at Allentown
     On last Thursday, July 2, the hearts of friends and relatives were sorely grieved to receive the sad news of the death of Mr. John T. Land, of Allentown, Ga., formerly of Jackson.
     His death occurred in Atlanta at the sanitarium of Dr. Noble, where he was carried a few days before for an appendicitis operation.
     Mr. Land was 72 years of age and the disease too far advanced to be relieved by the skill of the surgeon. Having lived at Jackson for a number of years, it was here that a large circle of friends knew and appreciated the rare gifts of character which he possessed.
     As a pioneer citizen of Jackson, he was loyal to its every interest of development and gave liberally of his time and means for its growth and progress. He gave to the town a large portion of Third street and with his own hands manifested his interest in its preparation for a thoroughfare.
     A soldier of the Confederacy, though only 19 years of age at the close of the war between the states, he held in his heart the deepest devotion for the Southern Cause and pure democratic principles.
     The great heart which he possessed beat only with love for those he knew and the kind deeds of generosity which were characteristic of his life speak for the nobility of his soul and his high regard for his fellowman. Of lofty and pure ideals, he was a man of that rare type which impresses itself for its genuine quality.
     He leaves a wife, before her marriage, Miss Georgia Burke, of Jeffersonville, Ga., and five children, Mr. J. B. Land, of Montgomery, Ala, Mr. Truitt Land, Thomas Land, Misses Florence and Georgia Land, of Allentown. By a former marriage to Miss Sarah Helen Sasnett, he leaves three children, Mrs. R. L. Smith, of Jackson, Mrs. O. A. Crittenden, of Shellman, and Mr. W. N. Land, of Sparta.
     His children rejoice in the heritage of his good name and the loving esteem of those who knew him most intimately.

Land, Marie Kathryn
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1987
     Marie Kathryn Land of the Stark Road, Jackson, died Jan. 5 at Clayton General Hospital
     A rosary was said Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of Haisteri Funeral Home in Jackson.
     The Mass of the Resurrection was said Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Edward McGonagle officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Miss Land was born in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of Nathan Freemem (Pete) Land and Mary Kennedy Land, both of whom later resided in Jackson.
     She was a self-employed bookkeeper and was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church.
     Survivors include a niece, Patricia Badessa of Boston, Mass.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Land, Marion
  The Jackson Argus August 24, 1900
Miss Marion Land Passes Away.
     Last Tuesday afternoon Miss Marion Land, one of Jackson's most lovable young ladies died, after an illness of several weeks of typhoid fever complicated with whooping cough.
     Miss Marion was a daughter of Mr. J. H. Land, and was about seventeen years of age. She was loved by all who knew her.
     She was a member of the Baptist church and was known as a sweet Christian young lady. She was a charming singer and her solo were refreshing and eagerly listened to by the congregation. One of her favorite solos and one which seems almost now ringing in our ears is as follows:
Some day the silver cord will break,
And I no more as now shall sing.
But, O, the joy when I shall wake
Within the palace of the King!
Some day my earthly house will fall,
I cannot tell how soon twill be,
But this I know my All in All
Has now a place in heaven for me.
Some day, when fades the golden sun
Beneath the rosy tinted west.
My blessed Lord shall say, "Well Done!"
And I shall enter into rest.
Some day; till then I'll watch and wait,
My lamp all trimmed and burning bright,
That when my Saviour opens the gate,
My soul to Him may take flight.
         Chorus,
And I shall see Him face to face,
And tell the story Saved by grace;
And I shall see Him face to face,
And tell the story Saved by grace.
The funeral services was conducted at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon by Dr. W. A. Nelson in the presence of a large congregation of friends and relatives. The services were a very tender and comforting one to all Christians. Six young men, friends of the deceased, acted as pall bearers, and her Sunday school class each dressed in white attended the funeral in a body.
     After the services the body was laid to rest in the cemetery here by Undertaker Willis.

Land, Mary Jones
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 22, 1926
Mrs. J. H. Land Taken By Death.
     Following an illness of several weeks, Mrs. J. H. Land, 73 years of age, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Kimbell, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Her condition had been critical for several days and death did not occasion surprise, though coming as a shock to hundreds of friends.
     Mrs. Land was a widely beloved woman of the community, having made her home in Butts county for a long number of years. She was Miss Mary Jones, of Jeffersonville, member of a prominent Twiggs county family, before her marriage to Mr. Land. Her husband, the late Mr. J. H. Land, represented Butts county in the legislature several years ago and was an influential citizen of the county. Mrs. Land was a member of the First Baptist church and showed keen interest in religious activities. Her passing is mourned by hosts of friends here and elsewhere over the state.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. C. Wilson, of Atlanta, and Mrs. C. M. Kimbell, of Jackson; three sons, Mr. T. J. Land, of West Point, Miss., Mr. N. P. Land, of Jackson, and Mr. Charlie Land, of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Alice Faulk, of Jeffersonville; three brothers, S. E. and T. J. Jones, of Jeffersonville, and Walter Jones of Ripley, Ga. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.
     The funeral plans have not been announced, pending the arrival of out-of-town relatives.

The Jackson Progress-Argus January 29, 1926
     Funeral services for Mrs. James H. Land, widely beloved Jackson woman whose death occurred here on Wednesday afternoon January 20, were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Kimbell Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Augustus Ernest and Rev. A. R. Woodson conducted the services. Attesting the esteem of many friends were the lovely floral offerings.
     The pallbearers were Messrs. A. C. Finley, G. H. Kimbell, S. H. Pope, Olin Kimbell, C. C. Jinks and W. M. Bend. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery.

Middle Georgia Argus August 25, 1885
A Sad Death.
     The white-winged angel of death passed over Jackson on Sunday night and stopping at the home of Mr. J. T. Land at 12 o'clock a.m., he tore from his arms his loving wife and bore her spirit to the glory land. This death cast a gloom of sadness over the entire town, for it is indeed a sad thought that she, in the very prime of life should be called from a devoted husband and four small children, besides numerous relatives and friends. She leaves a pair of twins only nine weeks old with two older ones to the care of relatives. Her remains were buried from the Methodist church at 4 o'clock on yesterday, Rev. J. R. Johnson conducting the services.

Land, Mary Kennedy
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Feb 1968
Mrs. N. F. Land Found Dead at Home, Sunday
     The body of Mrs. Freeman Land was discovered shortly after one o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home on the Stark Post Road by Butts County Sheriff J. D. (Bud) Pope who, at the request of Mrs. Land's daughters, forced entry into the house to discover that the widely known Jackson matron was a victim of a heart attack possibly as early as late Wednesday night, February 7th. A Jackson physician estimated that her death probably occurred Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
     The series of tragic events was set in motion late Wednesday afternoon, Februray 7th, when her husband, N. F. Land, a retired rural letter carrier and one of the county's most widely known citizens, suffered a broken shoulder in a fall from a ladder at his home about 5:30 that afternoon. He was discovered by a neighbor and taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital where he was later transferred to Griffin-Spalding County Hospital, suffering a dislocated and fractured right shoulder.
     Left at home by herself, Mrs. Land made a call at 9 :15 p. m. to a Jackson physician who reported to her on the condition of her injured husband. She is alleged to have stated that she would call her daughters, Miss Marie Land of 670 Melrose Drive., Forest Park and Mrs. Glenn J. Stewart of 5940 Shady Lane Circle, Forest Park, Thursday morning to tell them of their father's fall from the ladder and his shoulder injury. A friend of Mrs. Land reportedly talked to her as late as 11 p. m. Wednesday night at which time Mrs. Land was quoted as saying "everything is all right and I'm preparing to go to bed."
     On Sunday the daughters, Miss Land and Mrs. Stewart, came to Jackson to visit their parents. Unable to find either or to gain access to the house, they sought assistance of Sheriff Pope who went with them to the Land house just beyond Land's Crossing on the Stark Post Road. Sheriff Pope gained entry into the house and discovered Mrs. Land's body.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Land will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Father J. Edwin Kelsch officiating. Interment will be in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A Rosary was said Wednesday night at 7 :30 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel.
     Mrs. Land was born Miss Mary Kennedy in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of Michael J. Kennedy of County Limerick, Ireland, and Mrs. Katherine Buckley of Louisville, Ky.
    Mrs. Land was a long-time resident of Butts County where she was one of the county's most widely known citizens. She took an active role in civic, religious and cultural affairs, being active in the auxiliary of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, and was a member of the Butts County Historical Association, a group instrumental in obtaining the museum at Indian Springs State Park. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Jackson and played an influential role in making possible the Catholic Church in Jackson.
     Mrs. Land is survived by her husband, N. F. Land; two daughters, Miss Marie Land and Mrs. Glen J. Stewart, both of Forest Park; a granddaughter, Mrs. Patricia Stewart Badessa of Boston, Mass.
     Pallbearers will be Duvall Patrick, R. H. Burford, David Deraney, George Gilmore, Hugh Glidewell, and Horace Bankston.

Land, Max E., Judge
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Apr 1942
Judge Max Land Called By Death In Atlanta Home
     The death of Judge Max E. Land, 70 years of age, widely known attorney and public official, which occurred at his home, in Atlanta April 18, brought, regret to a large number of relatives and friends in Butts county. Born in Twiggs county, he attended Jackson Institute, which preceded, the Jackson public schools, and the North Georgia Agricultural and Military College at Dahlonega. He was a member of families long active in the affairs of Butts county, and his friends here followed his rise to distinction in the public service with pride and interest.
     His public career covered many fields of activity. Admitted to the bar in 1894,he served as solicitor and judge of courts in south Georgia, served as mayor of Cordele and was a member of the Georgia house of representatives. He saw active service during the Spanish-American war. He was a member of St. Mark Methodist church, and since 1927 had been a member of the Georgia Industrial Commission.
     Mr. Land was a son of Henry Freeman Land and Mourning Arrington Land.
     Surviving are his wife, prominent in patriotic and civic affairs; two daughters, Mrs. Fletcher Brown Quillian, of Dallas, Texas, and Miss Maxine Land; a son, Taylor E. Land of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. E. C. Anchors, of Dupont, Ga., and two grandsons.,
     Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church in Cordele Saturday afternoon, with Dr. Lester Rumble of Atlanta officiating.

Land, Nathan Freeman (Pete)
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1972
Funeral For N. F. Land Held Friday
     Mr. Nathan Freeman (Pete) Land, 90, one of Jackson's most widely known and highly esteemed citizens, died early Wednesday morning, January 5th, at the Living Center of Griffin after being a patient there since Thursday, December 30th. Mr. Land had been in declining health for some time but until recent weeks was still active with his fatal illness of brief duration.
     A native of Twiggs County, he was born March 17, 1881 to the late Mr. James Land and Mrs. Mary Jones Land, both of Twiggs County. He was a retired rural mail carrier and worked for the Post Office Department in Jackson some 30 years. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and attended several veterans conventions in his younger days. Mr. Land was a member of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association, being very active as long as health permitted. The late Mrs. Land was president of the Rural Letter Carriers Association Auxiliary and together they often attended meetings over the state.
     Mr. Land was an emeritus member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and attended regularly where he was a source of inspiration to younger members. A past president of the Kiwanis Club, Mr. Land evidenced a life-long interest in boys and girls work and could always be counted on for any club assignment.
     Active in civic and community affairs, Mr. Land served for several years as fund chairman of the American Red Cross and was instrumental in the formation of the Butts County Historical Society. He was a member of the Butts County VFW Post and of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, assisted by Father John Ryan of Griffin, officiating. Interment will be in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Survivors include two daughters, Miss Marie Land and Mrs. Glenn Stewart, both of Forest Park; one granddaughter, Mrs. R. S. Badessa of Boston, Mass.; one sister, Mrs. E. L. McMillen of Kerrville, Texas; several nephews.

Land, Oscar Owen
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Oct 1942
Oscar Owen Land Passed Suddenly In Jackson Home
     Oscar Owen Land, 62 years of age, Butts county merchant and filling station operator, was found dead in his home at Land's Crossing Friday morning. He apparently passed away in his sleep Thursday night.
     Coroner J. M. D. Bond held an inquest Friday and the verdict of the jury was : "We, the jury called to inquire into the death of O. O. Land, find that the deceased came to his. death from natural causee."
     During the few years Mr. Land had resided in Butts county he had made many friends in a business and social way. A native of Dawson, Ga., he had been a merchant most of his life. He was connected with widely known, south Georgia families. He was a member of the Methodist church.
     Funeral services were held in Thomasville Sunday at 2:30 p. m. and following the graveside services, burial was in the Thomasville cemetery. Thornton Funeral Homes had charge of arrangements.
     Surviving Mr. Land are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Hal Chaires of Old Town, Fla., and Mrs. C. W. Jordan of Fulton, Ala.; two sons, Marvin J. Land of Panama City, Fla., and Oscar O. Land Jr., with the armed forces at Keesler Field, Miss.; two sisters, Miss Alice Land and Mrs. Vida Davis of Orlando, Fla.

Land, Sherri Dee
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Feb 1968
Sherri Dee Land Was Buried Last Thursday
     Sherri Dee Land, 13 Month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Roy Land Jr. of 1219 West Broad Street, Griffin, died February 21st, at Egleston Hospital in Atlanta where she had been a patient for a week. The young girl is the great granddaughter of Mrs. Virgie Norsworthy of Jackson.
     The infant's mother, before her marriage, was Miss Melinda Hudgens.
     Other survivors include grandparents, Mrs. Dorothy B. Land, Mrs. Sara Key, both of Griffin, W. G. Hudgens of Macon.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon from Haisten's Chapel in Griffin. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Land, Susie Jean
Jackson Progress Argus June 20, 1930
Susie Jean Land Dies at Home at Shellman
     Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Land, of Shellman, former residents of Jackson have the sympathy of friends in the loss of their daughter, Susie Jean, aged 2� years, which occurred Sunday. Burial was in Shellman Monday. Mrs. R. L. Smith, a sister of Mr. Land, was called to Shellman on account of the death of the little girl.
Land, Thomas J.
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 4, 1948.
Thomas J. Land Called by Death.
     Thomas J. Land, 68, born and reared in Jackson but a resident of West Point, Miss., for sever4al years, died at Lawson General Hospital Sunday at 2:30 after a critical illness of several weeks.
     Funeral services were held at the Thornton Funeral Home Monday at 4 p.m. and Rev. Gaither A. Briggs of the First Baptist church officiated. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     The pallbearers were W. M. Redman, R. P. Newton, G. E. Mallet, L. M. Spencer, Paul Tyler. and J. D. Jones.
     Mr. Land was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Land, esteemed residents of Jackson. His father represented Butts county in the General Assembly of Georgia. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and was a photographer. He formerly operated a studio in Jackson but spent the past several years in Mississippi.
     Survivors are a son, James C. Land of Greenville, Miss., two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Atlanta, and Mrs. Mary K. Brinkley, Houston, Texas; a brother, Freeman Land of Jackson.
          
Land, W. N.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jul 1958
W. N. Land, Former Resident, Died at Shellman
    Funeral services were held in Shellman at 3 p. m. July 9th for W. N. Land who died of a heart attack. Burial was in East View Cemetery in Shellman with the Rev. Sanford Brown and Rev. Ralph Porterfield officiating.
    Mr. Land was born in Jackson and spent the early part of his life here. He moved to Shellman in 1919 where he had engaged in farming and merchandising until his retirement. He was a member and steward of the Shellman Methodist Church and served as church secretary for many years.
    Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. S. R. Fulford, Shellman; two grandchildren, Susan and Sharon Fulford; a sister, Mrs. Eva Mae Smith, Griffin; two half sisters, Mrs. Kaiglen Graddy, Cuthbert, and Mrs. Clay Melton, Allentown; three half brothers, A. T. Land, Allentown; Burke Land, Montgomery, Ala., and John Land, Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

Landers, Amanda
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1989
     Amanda Landers of 3197 Hazelwood Drive SW, Atlanta, died Thursday.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced by Trimier-Jackson Funeral Home.

Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1988
     Amanda Evelyn Landers, 63, of 3197 Hazelwood Drive, SW, Atlanta, died Oct. 27.
     The funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. at the Christian Mission Church
in Forest Park with the Rev. Robert West officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood
Cemetery in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Landers, a native of Early County, was the daughter of Jacob and Vera Holmes. A social worker for the Atlanta Public School System, she received her bachelor of arts degree from Morris Brown College and a degree in special education and guidance counseling from the University of Georgia. She attended the Atlanta University Theological Seminary and was ordained as a bishop. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
     Survivors include her husband, Jesse Landers Sr.; daughters, Gloria Landers, Patricia Bostick, Faye Henry, and Chanda Landers, all of Atlanta; sons, Jesse Landers Jr. of Atlanta and Timothy Landers of Orange, Calif; five granddaughters; one grandson; one great-grandson; sisters, Fannie B. Jones of Jackson and Hattie Dunlap of Coshocton, Ohio; brother, Andrew Holmes of Goldsboro, N.C.; two sisters-in-law; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Landers, E. Elizabeth
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Nov 1984
     E. Elizabeth Landers, 73, of Jackson, formerly of College Park, died Saturday at Georgia Baptist Hospital.
     Mrs. Landers was a homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church of College Park.
     Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Hanson of College Park and Sara Jo Young of Favetteville; son, James A. Landers III of Jackson; mother, Nancy Brown of McDonough; sisters, Ruth Davis of East Point, Rachel Forrester and Betty Jo Maxwell of Dacula, and Sara Brown of McDonough; brother, Milton Brown of Jacksonville, Fla.; 11 grandchildren.
     Services were held Monday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Howard L. Carmichael & Sons Funeral Home in East Point. Officiating ministers were J. R. Vaughn, Jack Jennings, and Doc Eubanks. Burial was in the College Park cemetery.

Landers, Ella
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1943
Mrs. Landers, 77, Dies While Here With Daughter
     The death of Mrs. Ella Landers resident of Rome, occurred Dec. 2 at 1:30 p. m. while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Elliott, at Jenkinsburg. She had been visiting her daughter for only a few days when stricken with a fatal illness.
     Connected with a well-known Floyd county family. Mrs. Landers was 77 years of age.
     She is survived by a son, Virgil Landers of Atlanta; five daughters, Mrs. R. H. Elliott of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. G. W. Wigley of Rome; Mrs. H. M. Phillips of Atlanta; Mrs. T. D. Parish of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Mrs. Arthur Schuman of a Michigan address; one brother, Henry J. Wiseman of Palmetto, Ga., and several grandchildren.
     The body was taken Saturday to Rome for funeral services. The service was conducted at Misby Methodist church at 2:30 and burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Landers, Gene
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Nov 1977
Gene Landers Is Buried In Atlanta
     Funeral services for Mr. Gene Landers, of 226 Springside Drive, S. E., Atlanta, were held Saturday afternoon at four o'clock from the chapel of Howard S. Carmichael and Son's Funeral Home in East Point.
     The Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiated and interment was in the West View Cemetery in Atlanta.
Mr. Landers died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon after suffering an apparent heart seizure in Brunswick.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Pulliam Landers, formerly of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Pace; and two sons, Larry Landers and Roger Landers, all of Atlanta.

Landers, Helen Virginia Pulliam Ham
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jul 1989
     Helen P. Ham Landers, 73, of Atlanta died Sunday.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Crawford Funeral Home in East Point. Burial was in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Landers, a native of Butts County, is survived by her daughter, Hevprley Pace of Stockbridge; sons, Roger Landers of Marietta and Larry Landers of Bainbridge; sister, Faye Bedsole of Warner Robins; brothers, John Robert PuIIiam and J. W. Pulliam.

Landers, Jean Clyde
Jackson Progress-Argus 18 Sep 1941
Last Rites for Jean C. Landers Held Saturday
     Friends of Mr. Jean C. Landers, former Jackson citizen, but lately of Eastman, were grieved to learn of his death which occurred in Eastman Thursday night.
     Mr. Landers was a widely known and esteemed railroad man, having been connected with the Southern railway for 30 years. He served for a long number of years as freight agent in Jackson, and seven years in Griffin. He was kind, courteous and affable and made friends easily and held them. No more popular railroad official ever resided in Jackson than Jean Landers.
     Surviving are his wife; two sons, Jean, Jr. of Griffin and William of Eastman; two daughters, Mrs. Farris Stocks of Covington and Miss Willene Landers of Eastman; three grandchildren, Ned, Mary Jane and Jean Stocks of Covington.
     Graveside services for this former widely known Jackson citizen were held at the Jackson cemetery Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. James Jackson, pastor of the Eastman Methodist church, officiated. Friends from Griffin, Eastman, Jackson, Covington and other cities gathered for a final tribute and expressed their affection by lovely floral offerings.
     The pallbearers were Jack Minter, Joyce. King, W. S. Stuckey, J. M. Jackson, Josh Benton, Frank Bunn, all of Eastman. Burial was in the family lot with Knowles Funeral Homes of Eastman in charge of arrangements.

Landers, Jesse, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Feb 1992
     Mr. Jesse Landers Sr., 74, of Atlanta died Jan. 30 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were conducted at Andrews Chapel with Elder W. Pearson Jr. officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
     Mr. Landers was born in Thompson, son of the late George and Annie Landers.
He attended public schools in Thompson and graduated from Morris Brown College
and Atlanta University. Mr. Landers retired from the Atlanta School System in 1985.
     Survivors include his daughters, Gloria Landers, Patricia Bostick, Faye Henry, and Chanda Landers, all of Atlanta; sons, Jesse Landers Jr. of Atlanta, and Timothy Landers of Orange, Calif.; seven grandchildren; sisters, Louvenia Stockton of Milledgeville, Rosa Kindrick of Thompson, Clara Brantley of Milledgeville, and Luna Ruff of Detroit, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Landers, Mary Jane Lemon
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 21, 1927
Mrs. Jean Landers Summoned By Death.
     Announcement of the death of Mrs. Jean C. Landers, which occurred early Thursday morning at a hospital near Eastman, came as a great shock to friends here where she was born and reared and spent her girlhood days. She had recently undergone an operation but was thought to be recovering, and her sudden passing came as a surprise and shock to the family and hosts of friends.
     The body was brought to Jackson Friday afternoon and funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Augustus Ernest, pastor of the church conducted the impressive rites, paying the deceased lofty tribute for her many excellent traits of character. Relatives and friends showed their love and esteem through the lovely floral offerings. Interment was in the Jackson Cemetery.
     Mrs. Landers was the wife of Mr. Jean Landers, of Eastman, agent for the Southern Railway System, and the Southern Express Company, and a former well known citizen of Jackson for many years. She was Miss Janie Lemon, daughter of Mrs. A. A. Lemon, before her marriage. She attended the schools here and was known and loved by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Methodist church and teacher in the Sunday school and active in all religious activities. Mr. and Mrs. Landers have made their home in Eastman for the past thirteen years, but through her occasional visits to relatives here she retained her touch with girlhood friends and people of the entire community were saddened at her going and tender sympathy is extended to the family in their great sorrow.
     Surviving Mrs. Landers are her husband and four children; her mother, Mrs. A. A. Lemon, of this city; three brothers, J. Paul Lemon, of Jackson, Andrew Lemon, of Port Huron, Mich, A. J. Lemon, of Orlando Fla; three sisters, Miss Lucy Lemon, of Marietta, Mrs. F. F. White, of Atlanta, and Miss Bertha Lemon, of Kingsport, Tenn.

Landes, John W., Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 4, 1929
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Moore will sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Moore's mother, Mrs. John W. Landes, which occurred early Monday morning at her home in Craigsville, Virginia. Mrs. Moore has been with her mother for several weeks past.

Landrum, Jimmy Lamar, Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1989
     The Rev. Jimmy Lamar Landrum, 49, of Waycross died Thursday night in the Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Homerville Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Talmadge Guess officiating. Burial was in the New Pine Grove Cemetery near Homerville.
     A native of Pierce County, Mr. Landrum pastored churches in Mississippi, Texas, and Georgia, including the Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Butts County. He was serving as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Waycross at the time of his death.
     Survivors include his wife, Laura B. Landrum of Waycross; daughters, Pamela L. Roberts of Jackson, Miss., and Cynthia L. Nordan of Quitman; sons, David L. Landrum of Jackson, Miss., and Jonathan A. Landrum of Waycross; brothers, R. A. Landrum Jr. of Marietta, Bobby Landrum of Palatka, Fla., and Stacey Landrum of Landrum, Jimmy Lamar Rev.

Landstreet, Albert T., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Dec 1938
2 Griffin Youths Killed Tuesday In Auto Wreck
Boys Killed in Tragic Accident Tuesday Were Well Known Here. Davenport Critically Injured
     Two Griffin youths were instantly killed and four other young men injured, one critically, in an automobile accident four miles north of Hampton Tuesday morning.
     Killed were G. C. Helms, Jr., 18; and Albert T. Landstrcet, Jr., 18, both popular Griffin High school students and stars of the football and basketball, teams of that school.
     Injured were:
     A. C. Davenport, 23,fractured scull, fractured collarbone and possible internal injuries. His condition was described at Strickland Memorial hospital as "critical" and little hope was held for his recovery.
     Otis Weaver, Jr., Griffin High football and basketball player.
     James Ragsdale, had head injuries, his condition is not regarded as serious.
     James Ragsdale, head but dismissed from the Wednesday.
     Jack Williams, bruises and shock, but not seriously hurt.
     The tragic accident occurred about daybreak Tuesday when the car the six Griffin youths were in sideswiped a truck trailer on a dangerous curve near Hampton. The Griffin party was enroute home from Atlanta when disaster struck. The sedan Landstreet was driving overturned several times and was completely demolished.
     All the Griffin youths were well known here, partcularly Helms and Landstreet. They were among the Boy Scouts from the Flint River Council who attended the Scout Jamboree in Washington last year, and there many boys from the local troops met them and formed fast friendships. All of Jackson sympathizes with the bereaven parents in their irreparable loss; and with Griffin, which must face the future without two young men who held so much promise.
     
Lane, Albert K.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Mar 1958
Brother of Mrs. Armstrong Died in Baltimore, Md.
    Friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Armstrong sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Armstrong's brother, Albert K. Lane, 54, which occurred Thursday, March 20, at his Baltimore, Md., home.
    Mr. Lane died of a heart attack while shoveling snow Thursday morning after a severe midweek snow storm struck the city.
    Funeral services were Monday and were attended Mrs. Armstrong.

Lane, Andrew Wade
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Feb 1964
Andrew W. Lane Buried in Macon
     Private funeral services for Andrew W. Lane, 70, who died early Thursday morning, February 20, at his home at 207 Beverly Place, Macon, were held Friday at the graveside in Rose Hill Cemetery. Dr. John E. Richards officiated.
     Mr. Lane was born in Jackson, the son of Andrew Washington Lane and Mrs. Hattie McKibben Lane, and had lived in Macon all of his life. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity. Before his retirement he was a partner in the firm of Ruan and Lane Company.
     Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Adeline Small of Macon; one daughter, Mrs. A. M. Boissy of Inglewood, N. J.; a granddaughter, Andrea Lane Boissy of Inglewood, N. J,; two brothers, Louis J. Lane of Ocala, Fla., and Harry M. Lane of Nashville, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Hugh Mallet of Jackson, Mrs. Earl S. Moore of. New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and Mrs. George Beattie of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Lane, Annie Mae Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Apr 1994
     Annie Mae Smith Lane, 100, of Dunwoody died Mon., March 28, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Wed., March 30, at Oglethorpe Hill with Rev. S. A Coxwell, Dr. Stanley Hahn and Rev Dale Crawshaw officiating. Interment was in the Towaliga Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Lane was born in Jackson, daughter of the late Stephen Jackson Smith and Mary Jane Hale Smith. Her father wrote articles for the Progress-Argus under the name of Plow Handles for many years.
     She was the widow of Tom Lane of Jasper County. They had lived in Dublin for 45 years, and she was presently living with her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Sue and Roy Crittenden of Dunwoody. She was an artist and member of the First Baptist Church of Dublin.
     Survivors also include grandsons, Thomas Lane Crittenden and Bill Crittenden of Atlanta; and sister, Ethel Smith of Atlanta.
     H. M. Patterson and Son Oglethorpe Hill was in charge of arrangements.
  
Lane, Augustus Washington, Major
  Middle Georgia Argus April 14, 1883
     Major Augustus Lane of Jasper County is dead.

Lane, Bennie Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 05 May 1982
     Bennie Robert Lane, 76, of Route 1, Highway 42, Jenkinsburg, died Saturday
afternoon at Henry General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Mr. Lane was a native of Henry County but lived in Butts County most of his life. He was the son of the late William Harrison Lane and the late Etta Lucinda Craig Lane.
     Mr. Lane owned and operated the B. R. Lane Store on Highway 42 north of Jackson for 40 years.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Viola Tolleson Lane; two sons, Lonny Lloyd of Jenkinsburg and Johnny Lloyd of McDonough; nine grandchildren; a sister, Miss Mamie Lois Lane of McDonough; a brother Azzie Lane of McDonough; and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 11:00 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, and burial was in the County Line Baptist Church cemetery in Jenkinsburg.
     Pallbearers were Lamar English, Harold English, Bobby Miller, Neal Baker Horace Thaxton and Milton Wilkerson.
     Haisten Funeral Horne of Jackson was charge of arrangements.

Lane, Bessie M.
  Butts County Progress March 5, 1909
     Miss Bessie Lane, the 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lane, died near Jenkinsburg Friday morning at 7 o'clock, her death was due to pneumonia. She had been ill only a week and her death was unexpected. The funeral was held at Fellowship Church Cemetery Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. J. A. Dodson. Miss Lane was a lovely young lady of many accomplishments and had a large circle of friends to whom her death came as a severe shock.

Butts County Progress March 12, 1909
In Memoriam.
     A gloom was cast over our community recently by the death of Miss Bessie Lane, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lane, of this county.
     Miss Lane was born July, 1892, and died February 26, 1909. She was a young woman of unusual promise, and came of a family well known in our county, for its sterling worth.
     Death is but a path that must be trod. If man would ever pass to God, but it is hard for me to reconcile our minds to the fact that the young, too, must obey when the summons come, and pass into the great beyond. How sad it was to see the form, ounce buoyant with life, grow limp in the grip of dread disease, and the bright glow of youth fade into the pale hue of death in a few short days. But it is peculiarly sad for a promising life to be plucked in its beautiful freshness, when it is but beginning to bud.
     Miss Lane's illness was of short duration, and she bore the intense pain with remarkable fortitude and patience. Mr. Homer Lane, a member of the Senior class in Mercer University was called home to be with his sister during her last illness. The devotion of Miss Lane to her family was beautiful and deeply impressed all who witnessed it and the sympathetic love and solicitude of her family for her were equally impressive. But the tie which bound her to her brother Joe, her constant companion, seemed to be tenderest, and she requested that he remain by her side. His unfailing constancy proved his deep devotion to her. In the last agonies of death, when he was entreated to leave her, he still watching, rendered the smallest service of love. With a last exclamation of triumph she clasped him in her arms.
"And softly death's shadows fell and life was done;
Its labor o'er, its ministering ceased;
But rest divine, sweeter was begun,
When death had written on her brow;
Released."
     In the absence of her pastor, Rev. B. F. Dodson, of the M. E. Church, conducted the funeral service. Her classmates were pall bearers. The services were held in the Fellowship church and the body was laid to rest in the Fellowship Cemetery. The crowd attending was very large and the floral offering was a beautiful expression of the esteem in which she was held by her many friends.
"It matters not what hour of the day the righteous fall asleep; death can not come to him untimely who is fit to die. The less of the cold world the more of heaven. The briefer life the earlier immortality."
     
Lane, Clotilda M. Pope
Jackson Progress Argus 01 May 1952
Mrs. W. L. Lane Taken By Death
     Mrs. Clotilda Pope Lane, 88, widow of the late Mr. Lewis Lane, died at her home, Jenkinsburg Wednesday at 11 o'clock as the result of a long illness.
     Born in Jasper county, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kirby Pope, the family has resided in Butts county more than 50 years. Mrs. Lane was a member of Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church in' Jasper county. For several years the family resided at Jenkinsburg where Mrs. Lane was widely beloved for her kindness to all with whom she came in contact.
     Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. B. X. Cook of Jackson; Mrs. Mildred Mangan, Lambertville, N. J. and Miss Ruby Lane of Jenkinsburg; two sons, J. A. Lane of Jackson and Lewis Lane of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. N. K. Vickers of Flovilla; 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
     Pending the arrival of relatives funeral plans are not complete. Burial will be in Fellowship Presbyterian cemetery in Towaliga district with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jackson Progress Argus 08 May 1952
Services For Mrs. Lane
     Funeral services for Mrs. W. L. Lane, beloved resident of Jenkinsburg who died at her home April 30 after an illness of two years, were held Friday at 2 p. m. at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. The Rev. A. C. Keaton officiated and burial was in the churchyard, with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of plans.
     The grandsons were pallbearers.
     Survivors are two sons, J. A. Lane of Jackson and Lewis Lane of Atlanta; three daughters, Mrs. B. A. Cook of Jackson; Mrs. Mildred Mangan of Lambertville, N. J. and Miss. Ruby Lane of Jenkinsburg; one sister, Mrs. N. K. Vickers of Flovilla; 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Lane, Frances Elizabeth Pope
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jul 1943
Mrs. J. F. Lane, Former Resident Dies in Eorsyth
     Mrs. J. F. Lane, 77, former resident of Butts county and widow of J. F. Lane, Butts county tax collector in 1921-22, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Smith, in Forsyth. The former Miss Elizabeth Pope, she was a native of Jasper county and following the death of her husband had resided in Monroe county.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Fellowship Presbyterian church with the Rev. J. A. Griffis and the Rev. W. A. Pilgrim officiating.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Smith and Mrs. A. G. Edwards of Griffin; a brother, Jim Pope of Brunswick; four sisters, Mrs. W. L. Lane of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. N. K. Vickers of Flovilla; Miss Mamie Pope of Jackson and Mrs. J. H. Moxley of Macon.

Lane, Hattie McKibben
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 22, 1948.
Mrs. Hattie Lane Died Friday Night.
     The death of Mrs. Hattie McKibben Lane, connected with pioneer Butts county families, occurred Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hugh Mallet. She had been in declining health for several months.
     Mrs. Lane, daughter of Martin VanBuren McKibben and Jane Fletcher McKibben, was born in Butts county December 8, 1872. She was the widow of the late Col. Andrew W. Lane, prominent Macon attorney. In 1893 Mrs. Lane and her husband moved to Macon and she had resided there until about three years ago when she came to Jackson to make her home with Mrs. Mallet.
     She was a member of the First Baptist church of Macon and an honorary member of the Macon History Club, the Writers Club and the Morning Music Club.
     Surviving are four sons, Andrew W. Lane and Van McKibben Lane of Macon; Louis J. Lane and Harry M. Lane of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Mrs. Hugh Mallet of Jackson; Mrs. George Beattie of Gainesville, Ga., and Mrs. L. S. Moore, St. Louis, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 a the home of Mrs. Hugh Mallet. Rev. W. S. Norton, Rev. G. A. Briggs and Dr. H. G. Kinney officiated.
     The pallbearers are A. R. Willingham, William C. Turpin, Dr, Albert Jelks, Howard Bivins, Dr. Ralph Newton, Graeme D. Plant and W. P. Stevens.
     Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery in Macon.

Lane, Hugh Thompson
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jan 1982
     Mr. Lane Hugh Thompson Lane, 86, of Monticello died Thursday in a Gray nursing home.
     Mr. Lane, a native of Jasper County, was a retired farmer.
     Survivors are one brother, Harvey Lane of Monticello; six sisters, Mrs. Mae Flournoy of Monticello, Mrs. Jewell Drew of Atlanta, Mrs. Dorothy Johnson of Eastman, Mrs. Nan Ketchum of Vienna, Mrs. Max Redman of Jackson, and Mrs. Lois Purcell of Miami, Fla.
     Funeral services were held Friday in the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home in Monticello with the Rev. N. L. Bellury officiating. Burial was in the West View Cemetery.

Lane, James D.
Jackson Progress-Argus Aug 10 1939
James D. Lane Dies in Monticello
     Relatives and friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Hon. James D. Lane, prominent resident of Monticello which occurred Monday night.
     Mr. Lane, who was assistant postmaster at Monticello, married Miss Maude Thomas, of Butts county, and has several relatives in Butts county.
     The following announcement of his death appeared in Tuesday's Macon Telegraph:
     Monticello, Ga., Aug. 7. James D. Lane, 61, assistant postmaster here, died at 8:30 Monday night at his home after an illness of 10 days.
     Mr. Lane had served as postmaster for eight years and had been assistant postmaster the last six years. He was outstanding in civic affairs and was a member of Monticello Baptist church.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Maude Thomas; two sons, Davis Lane, Wheeling, W. Va.; Frank Lane, Athens, Ga.; four daughters, Mrs. Jim Perry, Shady Dale; Mrs. G. Ashton Smith, Largo, Fla.; Mrs. Robinson, Lenox; Miss Edith Lane, Monticello; two sisters, Mrs. Prince , Preston, Statesboro, and Mrs. Ben Pye, Monticello, and one brother, Frank Lane, Rockmart.
     Funeral services will be held at 4 p. m. Tuesday at the Monticello Baptist church and burial will be in West View cemetery here.

Lane, James Flem
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1978
J. F. Lane Is Buried In Griffin
     Funeral services for James Flem Lane, of 105 Loumae Rd., Griffin, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Pittman Rawls Funeral Home. The Rev. Gilbert Howard and the Rev. Amos Kind officiated and interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
     A native of Butts County, he was the son of the late John L. Lane and the late Lillie Martin Lane. He had made his home in Griffin for the past 39 years.
     He was a member of the First Christian Church and a retired employee of the H. V. Kell Company.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nannie Lindsey Lane; one son, Jimmy L. Lane; three brothers, Arthur Lane, Lamar Lane and John Lane, all of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
     Pittman Rawls Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, James Luke
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1954
James L. Lane Claimed By Death
    James L. Lane, 83, of Monticello, a former state legislator and successful Jasper county business leader, died Wednesday, February 10, at his residence.
    A lifelong resident of Jasper county, Mr. Lane served as a representative in the state legislature in 1904 and 1905 and in 1913-14. He also served on term as county commissioner. He was a brother of the late Col. Andrew W. Lane of Jackson and Macon.
    Mr. Lane was a member and deacon of the Monticello First Baptist Church.
    Surviving are four sons, Hugh, James L. Jr., Robert and Harvey Lane, all of Monticello; eight daughters, Mrs. Marion Flournoy of Monticello; Mrs. W. A. Drew of Atlanta; Mrs. Dorothy Johnston of Statesboro; Mrs. Grady Redman of Monticello; Mrs. Hugh Malone of Charlotte. N. C.; Mrs. Richard Ketchum of Vienna; Mrs. Max Redman of Jackson, and Mrs. J. L. Roberts of Miami, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Mary J. Dozier of Atlanta; a number of grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Lane, James Luke, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Dec 1980
James Lane Was Buried Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mr. James Luke Lane, Jr., 83, of Monticello, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Monticello Baptist Church. The Rev. John W. Clark and Dr. Jim Renault officiated and interment was in West View cemetery.
     Mr. Lane, a retired lumberman, died on Monday. He was a member of the Monticello Baptist Church and an Army veteran of World War I.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emmie Thompson Lane of Monticello; a son, James L. Lane III of Eatonton; three daughters, Mrs. James E. Powell Jr. of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. James E. Moore of Macon and Mrs. James T. McLees of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven sisters, Mrs. Max Redman of Jackson, Mrs. Marvin Flournoy of Monticello, Mrs. W. H. Drew of Atlanta, Mrs. Grady K. Johnston of Eastman, Mrs. Richard P. Ketchum of Vienna, Mrs. Drew Thompson of Monticello and Mrs. B. E. Purcell of Miami, Fla.; two brothers, Hugh Lane and Harvey Lane both of Monticello; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
     The family requests that in his memory contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
     Jordan Funeral Home of Monticello was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, John Edward
Jackson Progress Argus February 7, 1930
Mr J. E. Lane Dies at His Virginia Home
     Friends in Jackson of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lane of Altavista, Va. were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. Lane Friday evening at 8 o'clock at his home at Altavista. Mr. Lane had been in declining health for several years and his death was not unexpected.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Charlottesville with interment in the family burial lot there.
     Mr. Lane was a well known financier and manufacturer, being president of the Lane Cedar Chest Company, with offices in New York, London and Paris. Associated with him in this large business concern are his three sons, Messrs J. E. Lane, Jr., Edward Lane and Fred Lane.
     Mr. Lane is survived by his wife who was formerly Miss Rosa Thornton of Jackson; three sons; two daughters, Miss Virginia Lane, of Roanoke, and Mrs. Robert Ferguson of Waycross, Ok.; four brothers, Messrs William Lane and Henry Lane of Altavista, C. W. Lane of Brunswick, Ga., and Jim Lane of Albermarie county, Va.; one sister, Mrs. McCutcheon of Altavista.
     Mr. Clayton Buchanan of Macon, nephew of Mrs. Lane attended the funeral services in Charlottesville Sunday afternoon, and is remaining a few days with Mrs. Lane.
Lane, John Fleming
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 2, 1924
Death Calls To Mr. J. F. Lane.
     Mr. J. F. Lane, tax collector of Butts county and one of the best known citizens of the community, died at his home near Jackson at 3:30 o'clock Thursday morning. He suffered for more than two years of cancer, which was the cause of death. While it did not occasion surprise, the passing of this well known citizen came as a shock to the family and a host of friends.
     Born April 25, 1851, in Jasper county, Mr. Lane was 73 years of age. He had been a resident of Butts county for a number of years and in 1920 was elected tax collector in a field of several candidates. As a man and a public official, he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a man of a high sense of honor and sterling character.
     Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, who was Miss Fannie Pope, of Jasper county; one son, Mr. John L. Lane, of Hampton; two daughters, Mrs. A. G. Edwards, of Griffin, and Mrs. Howard Smith, of Forsyth; one brother, Mr. W. L. Lane, of Jackson, and a sister Mrs. Tom Linton, of Juliette, all of whom have the sympathy of hosts. friends in their bereavement.
     Funeral services will be held at Fellowship Presbyterian church Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Henderson, of Jonesboro, will conduct the services and interment will be in the churchyard.

The Jackson Progress-Argus May 9, 1924
Funeral Of Mr. J. F. Lane Held Friday Morning.
     Funeral services for Mr. J. F. Lane, tax collector of Butts county and prominent citizen, who died at his home near Jackson early Thursday morning of the past week, were held Friday morning at Fellowship Presbyterian church. A large number of relatives and friends gathered for a last tribute of respect. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful and attested the esteem in which he was held.
     The pallbearers consisted of county officers, who knew and appreciated their fellow officer, and were Judge S. J. Foster, Judge J. H. Ham, Sheriff W. D. Pope, Col. W. E. Watkins, county attorney, Col. J. T. Moore, clerk to county commissioner, Mr. John M. McMichael, county treasurer.
     The services were conducted by Elder Dan Henderson, of Jonesboro. The interment was in the church cemetery.

Lane, Johnie
  Middle Georgia Argus February 18, 1890
     Johnie Lane, who was night conductor for the railroad here some time, died at his father's home at ____, Georgia on Tuesday. To all the bereaved ones, we extend sympathy.

Lane, Joseph Allen
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 2, 1962
Joseph A. Lane Buried Sunday at Fellowship
     Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Allen Lane, 76, of Route 4, Jackson, who died Saturday morning at the Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Francis Stewart and Rev. Ralph Medlock Jr. officiated. Interment was in the Fellowship Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     A well known retired farmer, Mr. Lane was born in Jasper County but had lived most of his life in Butts County. He was the son of Mr. William Lewis Lane and Mrs. Cotilda Pope Lane. He was a member of the Towaliga Baptist church. Mr. Lane was preceded in death by his wife only a few weeks ago and since that time had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. William Wagner of Newborn.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William Wagner of Newborn; one son, Robert Lane of Jackson; three sisters, Miss Ruby Lane, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. B A. Cook, Jackson; Mrs. W. F. Mangan of Lambertville, N. J.; one brother, W. L. Lane, Avondale Estates; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Hulon Cook, Fred Cook, Bernard Carter, George HArkness, Ronald Lane, and Joe McClelland.
     
Lane, Katherine Snapp
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Apr 1956
Mother of Mrs. R. F. Armstrong Dies in Tennessee
     Butts county friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Armstrong sympathize with them in the recent death of Mrs. Armstrong's mother, Mrs. S. S. Lane, at her Rogersville, Tenn. home.
     The following account of Mrs. Lane's death is taken from the Rogersville Review of April 12.
     Mrs. Katherine S. Lane, 79, died at her home in Stanley Valley Saturday, April 7, after a long illness. Mrs. Lane had been in frail health for four years and had been a semi invalid for more than a year, following a fall at her home.
     The former Katherine Snapp, she was born in Benhams, Va., but. had spent her entire married life in Stanley Valley. Her husband Samuel Smith Lane died in 1942. He was a member of a pioneer Hawkins county family.
     Both Mr. and Mrs. Lane had been active in the life of their community. They had helped establish the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church which was built on land they owned. After that church was destroyed in 1933 by a cyclone, the Lanes attended the Okalona Methodist Church.
     Mrs. Lane is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. R. H. Brown of Gate City, Va., Mrs. C. C. Alley of Bristol, Mrs. Robert F. Armstrong of Jackson, Ga., Mrs. Lucille L. Jones and Misses Margaret and Mabel Lee Lane of Rogersville, and Miss Vera Lane at home; four sons, Robert Lane of Church Hill, H. Clay Lane of Marshall, Va., and Albert and James K. Lane of Baltimore; one brother, James Snapp; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Okalona Church and burial was in the church cemetery.

Lane, Leon
  The Butts County Progress January 2, 1907
Child.
Accidentally Killed by Pistol in McDonough.
Mother was rocking son to sleep as young lady toying with pistol, fires it had pistol in cloak pocket.
     Christmas night about 6 o'clock Miss Minnie McGaritey, while out serenading with a party of young people about four miles east of McDonough, accidentally discharged a pistol at the home of D. G. Lane, the bullet striking the nine-year son, Leon, in the head, inflicting a mortal wound from which he died at 2 o'clock Thursday morning.
     Miss McGaritey had on an overcoat of Jack Turner's and he had a 32 caliber Smith & Wesson hammerless pistol in the pocket of the overcoat. The young lady knew nothing of the mechanism of the pistol and pulled the trigger of the pistol with it pointed toward the head of the boy, who was sitting in his mother's lap as she was rocking him to sleep.
     The bullet struck him in the top of the head on the right side, and it ranged downward, coming out on the left side just back of the ear. The accident is greatly deplored by all. Both the young lady and the young boy are members of two of Henry county's old and highly esteemed families.
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Lane, Lillie Belle Martin
Jackson Progress-Argus 17 Jul 1936
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Belle Lane, former resident of Butts County, whose death occurred, at Etheridge's Mills in Lamar county Saturday morning, were held at Fellowship church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. L. W. Blackwelder, rector of St. George's Episcopal church in Griffin, conducted the services and interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Lane's death followed an illness of some time. She was 46 years of age and was a daughter of Mrs. Tommie Wells Martin and the late Mr. Jim Martin. She was the wife of Mr. John L. Lane, manager of the Etheridge mill near Milner. In addition to her husband Mrs. Lane is survived by four sons, A. H., J. F., R. L. and J. L. Lane, Jr., of near Milner; her mother, Mrs. J. R. Martin, of Milner; five brothers, Owen and Marcus Martin, of Griffin; J; R. Martin, of Sanford, Fla.; Boyd Martin, of Barnesville and Thompson* Martin, of Milner; one sister, Mrs. Kate Washington, of Jackson.

Lane, Lillie May Thompson
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Mar 1965
Mrs. J. L. Lane Sr. Passes At Monticello
     Friends of Mrs. Max Redman sympathize with her in the death of her mother, Mrs. J. L. Lane Sr., 91, which occurred Wednesday, March 17, in the Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
     A lifelong resident of Jasper County, Mrs. Lane was a member of the Monticello Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Monticello Baptist Church with the Rev. Francis Stewart and the Rev. Dean Crocker officiating. Interment was in the West View Cemetery in Monticello.
     Survivors in addition to Mrs. Redman, include seven other daughters, Mrs. Marvin Flournoy of Monticello, Mrs. W. H. Drew of Atlanta, Mrs. Grady Johnston of Statesboro, Mrs. Drew Thompson of Shady Dale, Mrs. J. H. Malone of Charlotte, Mrs. Richard Ketchum of Vienna, Mrs. B. E. Purcell of Miami, Fla.; four sons, Hugh, J. L., Robert and Harvey Lane, all of Monticello; four sisters, Mrs. C. C. Jewett of Dawson, Mrs. Herbert Westbrook of Forsyth, Mrs. T. G. Blackwell and Mrs. Bowden Ellis, both of Monticello; a brother, W. A. Thompson of Atlanta; 7 grandchildren; 29 great-grand-children.

Lane, Lore
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Nov 1990
     Mrs. Lore Lane of Avondale Estates died Wednesday, Nov. 21.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday in the chapel of A. S. Turner Funeral Home in Decatur. A graveside service was held at the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
     Survivors include her husband, Butts County native William Lewis Lane; sons, Ronald Lane of Dunwoody, and George Lane of Stone Mountain; five grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins from Butts County.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
     
Lane, Louis
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Mar 1977
Louis Lane Died Thursday
     Funeral services for Louis Lane, of 226 Gibson Street, Cedartown, were held Christmas Day in the chapel of Gammage Funeral Home in Cedartown. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon.
     Mrs. Hugh Mallet, of Jackson, a sister of Mr. Lane is one of the surviving members of the immediate family.
     A native of Bibb County, Mr. Lane had lived in Cedartown for seven years.
He was a graduate of Mercer University and the Walter F. George School of Law.
     For a number of years, he taught school in Bibb County and Florida and was formerly employed by the Bibb Manufacturing Company in Macon.

Lane, M. Preston, Jr.
Jackson Progress-Argus 17 Jan 1936
M. P. Lane. Jr. Dies of Bullet Wounds
Former Agent for Southern Railway a T Jackson Shoots Self at Rockmart Home Sunday Afternoon
     Friends here were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. M. P. Lane, Jr., former agent in Jackson for the Southern Railway System, which occurred at his home in Rockmart Sunday afternoon. According to advise received here, Mr. Lane shot himself and died some time later of pistol wounds.
     Mr. and Mrs. Lane resided at Jackson for several months and had a host of friends in the community. He always retained an interest and love for Jackson and kept in touch with his friends here. He was a member of the prominent Lane family of Jasper county.
     The following account of the tragedy is taken from Monday's Atlanta Constitution:
     Rockmart, Ga., Jan. 12. M. P. Lane, Jr., 38-year-old city clerk of Rockmart, died here about 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon of bullet wounds. Hearing a shot after calling her husband to dinner, Mrs. Lane rushed into her husband's bedroom and found him shot. A 32-caliber revolver was near his outstretched hand. He succumbed two hours later.
     Mr. Lane was well known and took an active interest in official and civic activities of Rockmart for many years. He had been city clerk for the past five years.
     He is survived by his wife, a son, M. P., Ill; a daughter, Sarah Ann; his mother, Mrs. M. P. Lane, Sr., four brothers, Jim, John, Howard, of Rockmart, and W. H. Lane, of Richmond, Va; four sisters, Miss Laura Lane, Mrs. Hermie Selma, Mrs. C. L. Fambro, of Rockmart, and Mrs. F. G. Webb, of Greensboro, N. C.
     Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Methodist church, with the Rev. F. H. Elliott officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery. It is believed that no inquest will be held.

Lane, Mary Emily Harkness
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 21, 1962
Fellowship Rites Thursday for Mrs. J. A. Lane
     Funeral services for Mrs. Joe A. Lane, 82, who died early Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Wagner, in Newborn, will be held Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the Fellowship Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Francis Stewart, pastor of the Monticello Baptist Church, will officiate. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lane was a native of Butts County and resided at Route 4, Jackson, but for the last fifteen months she and her husband had made their home with their daughter in Newborn. Mrs. Lane was the former Miss Mary Harkness, daughter of Robert Boone Harkness and Mrs. Emma Carmichael Harkness. She was a lifelong resident of Butts County and had been in failing health for the past six years. She was a member of the England Chapel Methodist Church.
     Mrs. Lane is survived by her husband, Joe A. Lane of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Wagner, Newborn; one son, Robert H. Lane, Jackson; five grandchildren.

Lane, Mary Jane Williams
  Jackson Times January 15, 1897
Death Of Mrs. Lane
A Good Lady Passes Away At Her Home In Jasper County
     The many friends of Colonels A. W. Lane, T. J. Lane and M. M. Mckinley will be grieved to learn of the death of their mother, Mrs. Lane, which occurred at her home near Smith's Mill in Jasper county, on Friday of last week.
     Mrs. Lane has been confined to her bed by sickness only a short while, and her death was a severe shock to many friends who had not regarded her illness as being of so serious a nature.
     Her remains were interred in the family burying grounds near home, and the funeral ceremonies were attended by a large number of her friends. The Times deeply sympathizes with the relatives of this good lady in their sore affliction.

The Jackson Argus January 14, 1897
     Mrs. M. J. Lane died at her home in Jasper county last week after an illness of only a few days. She was buried at the family grave yard after an appropriate and feeling service conducted by the pastor of Bethel Baptist church where Mrs. Lane had been a beloved and useful member for many years.
     A gentleman said to the Argus this week; "Mrs. Lane had been married twice, Mrs. McKinley of Jackson being the only child by the first marriage, Afterwards she was married to Major Augustus Lane who died about twelve years ago. They were an ideal husband and wife and from my intimate knowledge of them I can truthfully say I never knew two more loveable characters."
     "Too much cannot be said in praise of Mrs. Lane noble woman!" said Mr. R. L. Daughtry.
     Mrs. Lane had many friends in this county who are made sad indeed by the announcement of her death.
     Six children blessed Mrs. Lane's last marriage. Two of her sons who are well and favorably known in Jackson are Col. Tom Lane of Americus and Col. Major Lane of Macon, each of whom are winning bright futures in the practice of law and are reflecting in their lives those noble qualities of heart which distinguished their sainted mother.
     Mrs. Lane would have celebrated her 66th birthday this week by gathering together her children in a happy reunion. But Providence interfered.

Macon Telegraph January 10, 1897
Death at Flovilla
     Flovilla, Ga., Jan. 9 Mrs. A. W. Lane died here last night after a short illness. Mrs. Lane has three sons, Col. A. W. Lane of Macon, Mr. Tom Lane of Americus, and Mr. James Lane of this place. The funeral will be preached this evening at 3 o'clock from the residence.

Lane, Mary M Carmichael
  Butts County Progress September 22, 1911
Death Claims Mrs. Mary Lane After Long Illness
     After suffering for years with paralysis, Mrs. Mary Lane passed peacefully away at the home of Mr. D. J. Thaxton Sunday night at 10 o'clock. The end was not unexpected, as Mrs. Lane had been very feeble since the third of June when she suffered the second stroke of paralysis. She was first stricken about ten years ago and since that time her health has been very much impaired.
     Mrs. Lane was a member of the Jackson Presbyterian church and was a good woman and admired for her piety and acts of kindness. She enjoyed a large acquaintance and a wide circle of friends will hear with genuine regret of her passing. Mrs. Lane was 70 years of age.
     She is survived by one sister, Mrs. D. J. Thaxton; two brothers, Messrs. J. F. and J. W. Carmichael, all of this city. The late J. R. Carmichael was a brother of the deceased, who was the widow of Mr. T. J. Lane who died several years ago.
     The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Thaxton on West Third street. The services were conducted by Rev. James Bradley, pastor of the Jackson Presbyterian church. Interment was in the city cemetery.

Lane, R. A
Jackson Progress Argus 24 May 1995
     R. A. Lane of Jackson died Thursday, May 18.
     Graveside services were held Friday, May 19, in the Jackson City Cemetery with Dr. Gregory Pope officiating. Interment was in the Pope family lot.
     Mr. Lane was born Jan. 31, 1910 in Henry County, son of the late Henry Rosser Lane and the late Lillar Nail Lane.
     He was a retired aircraft mechanic and a member of Christian Growth Church in Locust Grove.
     Survivors include wife, Montine Ollis Lane of Jackson; daughter, Virginia Pope of Locust Grove; grandson, Gregory Pope of Locust Grove; granddaughters, Toya Adkins of Locust Grove and Tina Pace of Ola; and five great grandchildren.
     Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, R. G.
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1972
R. G. Lane Died Sunday
     Mr. R. G. Lane, 75, of Henry County, brother of B. R. Lane of Jenkinsburg, died Sunday morning, May 28th, at 7:45 o'clock at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a period of declining health.
     Mr. Lane was born March 25, 1987 in Henry County, the son of Mr. William H. Lane and Mrs. Etta Craig Lane, both of Henry County. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver and a veteran of World War.
     Funeral services for Mr. Lane were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at New Hope Methodist Church in Henry County. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery with D. T. Carmichael & Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Thompson Lane of Henry County; a daughter. Miss Claudia Lane, also of Henry County; four brothers, Azzie Lane, Adel Lane Freddie Lane all of Henry County, and B. R. Lane of Jenkinsburg; one sister, Miss Mamie Lois Lane of Henry County.

Lane, Rosa Bell Sicily Thornton
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 1944
Mrs. John E. Lane Beloved Leader Claimed by Death
     Mrs. John Edward Lane, one of Jackson's best known and most widely beloved women, died Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock at an Atlanta hospital where she had been a patient for about ten days. Through several years of suffering she had fought valiantly to live and her determination to get well and her continued cheerful disposition through it all was an inspiration to all her friends.
     Daughter of George W. Thornton. a former Butts county sheriff, and Mary Elizabeth Moore Thornton, families who came from Virginia to Georgia and wielded a strong influence in the up building of this section, she was the former Miss Rosa Thornton. After finishing at the Jackson schools she enrolled at Wesleyan College and was an A. B. graduate of that institution. After graduation she taught for a number of years and was considered among the best teachers in this section.
     After her marriage to John Edward Lane, Virginia industrialist and member of the firm of Lane Brothers, engineers and manufacturers, she made her home in Altavista, Va., for some years but kept in close and intimate touch with her home town and made frequent visits here. After Mr. Lane's death she made her home in Jackson with her sister, Mrs. C. V. Buchanan.
     Recognized as a scholar of unusual attainments, Mrs. Lane was regarded as an authority on history. She showed a passionate devotion to the history of the United States and to that of Georgia in particular and was keenly interested in her own immediate section. Several years ago she was named by the grand Jury as Butts county historian and gave years of intelligent effort in compiling the county's history from pioneer days to the present. She was one of the organizers of the Butts County Historical Society, served as its first president and was a life member of that group.
A work in which she showed deep interest was compiling facts about the Revolutionary soldiers buried in Butts county. She was able by research and painstaking efforts to locate the graves of several of these early heroes and some of the graves
were marked by the William McIntosh chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
     To a background of culture and study, Mrs. Lane added the advantages of travel. Several years ago she made two tours of Europe and the series of letters she wrote on her impressions and experiences, made a lasting contribution to the literature of the county. Upon her return home she spoke to many groups of her European travels and her description of life on the continent reflected the trained eye of an observer and the close analysis of a gifted historian. Friends recall now since all Europe is engulfed in war her impressions of Germany struggling tremendously to become a nation self contained.
     Probably the work of the Daughters of the American Revolution was nearest her heart. She has held state offices in the Georgia Society, and was regent of the Colonel Charles Lynch chapter at Atavista, Va. For the past ten years she has been regent of the William McIntosh chapter in Jackson and in May was reelected for another term of two years. She was also a member of the General John Floyd chapter, U. S. Daughters of 1812, the Atlanta chapter Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. She held membership in the Jackson Baptist church, the Larkin D. Watson chapter, U. D. C., the Mimosa Garden Club and the Jackson Woman's Club.
     Intensely patriotic, Mrs. Lane was devoted to winning the war as speedily as possible. She often remarked that all should do more to hasten the overthrow of Germany and Japan. She backed the war effort with every resource at her command and urged others to do the same thing.
     To her other gifts, Mrs. Lane possessed the quality of loyalty to her friends. In a quiet way she extended help to many in need and always encouraged others to strive to attain the highest goals.
     Mrs. Lane is survived by three sisters, Mrs. C. W. Buchanan and Miss. Beatrice Thornton of Jackson and Mrs. S. E. Andrews of Atlanta; three step-sons, Edward and Fred Lane of Altavista, Va., and John Lane of Texas; two step-daughters, Mrs. Bob Ferguson and Mrs. Courtney Ritsch both of Valdosta, and a number of nieces .and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist church, with the pastor, Rev. G.A. Briggs, in charge. He was assisted by Rev. E. M. Wise of the Jackson Methodist church.
     The pallbearers were Messrs. Clayton Thornton and James Buchanan, Edward Lane, Reuben Thornton, Paul Andrews. Interment was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Beautiful flowers sent by friends, relatives and organizations marked the last resting place of this beloved woman.

Lane, Ruby Lou
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Apr 1986
     Ruby Lou Lane, 88, of Jenkinsburg died Friday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Miss Lane was a native of Butts County, daughter of the late William Lewis Lane and Clotilda Pope Lane. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 42 years in the Butts, Jasper, and Newton County systems. She was a member of the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church, which she served as treasurer for a number of years.
     Miss Lane was a member of the Jackson Business and Professional Women's Club, the DAR, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Butts County and the Georgia retired teachers associations, the Jenkinsburg Garden Club, and the Sylvan Grove Hospital Auxiliary.
     Survivors include a brother, William Lewis Lane of Avondale Estates, and several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Harp officiating. Burial was hi the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
     Pallbearers were George Lane, Ronald Lane, Harold McMichael, Robert Lane, Leon Cook, and Don Cook.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church in memory of Miss Lane.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, Thomas Harvey
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Mar 1993
     Thomas Harvey Lane, 84, died Mon., March 8, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Tues., March 9, at the Monticello United Methodist Church with Rev. Elton Lawson officiating. Interment was in West View Cemetery. Mr. Lane was a resident of Jasper County where he operated a Cattle farm and a member of the Monticello United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include wife Vera McMichael Lane of Monticello; daughter Lena Lane of Monticello; sister Ruth Redman of Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.
     Jordan Funeral Home Inc. in Monticello was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, Thomas Homer, Prof.
  Butts County Progress July 26, 1912
Prof. T. J. Lane Drowns At Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Goes to watery grave when canoe capsizes on Huron river.
     Young Lane was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lane of Butts county and prominent educator and his tragic end causes regret to a large number of friends Remains brought here and funeral was held Wednesday at Fellowship church.
     Prof. Homer Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lane, of Jackson a student at the University of Michigan, was drowned in the Huron river Sunday afternoon while rowing with two fellow students. News of this sad occurrence was received here Monday and brought genuine regret to a large number of friends of the family.
     It appears that young lane was in a canoe with W. J. Lord and C. E. Clement, both Georgians. His pipe went out and he reached in his pocket for a match and in doing so tipped the canoe. In an effort to right the boat he moved too far to one side and this together with the swift current at that place caused the craft to capsize, the occupants going down. After coming to the surface the students tried to cling to the boat and went down again.
     The body was not recovered until an hour later.
     Mr. Lane, who was 27 years of age, was a graduate of Jackson Public Schools in the class of 1908. Later he entered Mercer and obtained a degree. For the past few years he has been superintendent of schools at Garfield. He was a bright and ambitious young man and obtained his education through his own efforts. He deserved much credit for what he had accomplished and his death coming just at the time when he was entering a field of larger usefulness is particularly sad. To the members of his family it was a crushing blow.
     The remains arrived in Jackson Tuesday night and were taken to his parent's home. The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 o'clock at Fellowship church.
     Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lane, several brothers and sisters survive the deceased. In their great sorrow the family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
  
  Butts County Progress August 9, 1912
Pays Pretty Tribute To Late Prof. T. H. Lane.
Mr. Editor.
     Thomas Homer Lane met his tragic death on the Huron river on July 21, 1912, at Ann Arbor, Mich., where he had just matriculated three weeks prior as a student. His tragic death was a great shock to his friends and his beloved family. In company with two other Georgia boys while out boating on the Huron river, the canoe was capsized and the swift current carried the bright young Georgian to a watery grave.
     Homer Lane was born amid the _____ of old Jasper county 27 years ago. Some fifteen years ago his family moved to Butts county where they now reside. Homer entered the Jackson Institute and graduated there in 1906 with honor and distinction and was valedictorian of his class. After teaching two years in the common schools of the state, he entered Mercer University where he was graduated with distinction in 1909. He again commenced teaching in the public schools of Georgia and this spring closed a most successful school at Garfield, Emanuel county.
     He entered the great college at Ann Arbor in July to make more perfect his training for his life long profession. He was a self made young man, starting life without the advantages of wealthy parentage, or aid of rich ancestry. He was fighting out the battles of life alone, solely upon his own merit.
     No words of mine can convey to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lane the expressions of sadness the writer feels at this moment; but we must remember that the young and old must die, that misfortune overtakes us all. But to you my dear friends it has been swift, for only a few years ago your queenly daughter was summoned by death to appear before Jesus beyond the pearly stars and this morning brother and sister are basking in the sunshine of an eternal and everlasting God, waiting for mama and papa.
     The writer knows this most excellent family. The writer knew Homer Lane to be a christian gentleman and will always love and cherish his memory and this morning the sweet white roses that blossom in the most cultured gardens, if they were at my command,
     I would carry them to his grave on the banks of the historic and winding Towaliga and tenderly entwine them about his grave. Let us all live to meet him again beyond the whispering starlight.
A FRIEND.

Lane, Thomas Jefferson
  The Jackson Argus March 25, 1897
A Good Man Dies.
Mr. T. J. Lane Passes Away After a Short Illness.
     Our community has again been called on to mourn the loss of one of our best citizens, Mr. Thomas Jefferson Lane. He died at his late residence last Saturday evening at ten o'clock, - Mar. 20.
     Mr. Lane was born Sept. 20, 1827, in Jasper county. When a young man he went to Macon at which he established himself in business, being a success in all he undertook, and having the confidence of all who knew him. He had experienced great domestic sorrow in life, for he sustained the loss of two wives and also two children. But he was not a man to pine over the rulings of a beneficent Providence, but bore all misfortunes with Christian submission. Besides some step-children, he leaves his widow, a son and daughter to mourn their loss. His son is Mr. D. T. Lane who resides in Clayton Ala., and his daughter is Mrs. Dr. Mathis of Americus.
     Mr. Lane was married to Mrs. M. M. Wolfe of Jackson, Sept. 1, 1889. After their marriage they remained in Macon for two years. Having laid up a competency he decided to venture from business and move to Jackson making this his place of residence until his death.
     He was in every way a most affable gentleman, good citizen and a most devout Christian. He was a member of the Baptist church, in this place and his devotion to it was very strong.
     Mr. Lane had been in declining health for several months, but for some reason he would not speak of his affliction, except to a few intimate friends. To himself and them his death was not unexpected, for his affliction was heart trouble that was likely to prove fatal at any time. So when death came it did not find him unprepared, for no man ever met the king of terrors with more complacency than he did. He looked on death as being a transition from earth to heaven.
     His funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at four o'clock and the great concourse of people who crowded into the building indicated the popularity of this good man.

Lane, Tom A.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Oct 1967
Tom A. Lane Of Dublin Has Towaliga Burial
     Funeral services for Tom A. Lane, 72, prominent Dublin businessman, civic and religious leader, were held Monday morning at the First Baptist Church in Dublin with interment in the Towaliga Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County on Monday afternoon.
     Mr. Lane died Saturday afternoon in a Dublin hospital. A retired insurance executive, Mr. Lane was born in Jasper County, the son of Mr. Leon Lane and Mrs. Susan Greer Lane. He had made his home in Dublin for 35 years.
     Active in civic and religious affairs, Mr. Lane was a former Dublin alderman, had served as president of the local Chamber of Commerce, as head of the Laurens Selective Service Board, as a member of the Board of Tax Assessors, and as chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
     Mr. Lane was a founder, treasurer, and a deacon of the First Baptist Church and a former treasurer of the Laurens Chapter the American Red Cross, awarded the Order of the Gold Shamrock, the highest honor presented by the City of Dublin Mayor Clifford N. Warren.
     Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae S. Lane; one daughter Mrs (?) Crittenden, of Jacksonville; one sister, Bertha (?) Leesburg, Fla.; two grandsons
     Dr. Stanley R. Hahn and Charles H. Allen officiated the services in Dublin. Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was charge of local arrangements.

Lane, Van McKibben
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Jun 1956
McKibben Lane, 61, Macon Attorney, Is Buried Tuesday
     Funeral services for Van McKibben Lane, 61, prominent Macon lawyer and civic leader, and brother of Mrs. Hugh Mallet of this city, were held Tuesday afternoon at Vinevile Methodist Church.
     Mr. Lane died early Monday at his residence in Macon following an illness of about three months.
     Dr. King Vivion officiated at the rites. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
     A native of Macon, Mr. Lane was a member of the law firm of Lane and Sell which he formed last September with Ed S. Sell Jr. Previously he had been a member of Turpin, Lane and Mattox, with William Turpin and John D. Mattox.
     A graduate from the law schools of Mercer University and Yale University, he served as judge of Macon Recorder's Court from 1923 until 1927 and during World War was an officer in the 82nd Division. He was a past commander of Post 3 of the American Legion.
     Mr. Lane was elected to the Board of Education in 1946. He was a trustee of Wesleyan College and a director of the Citizens and Southern National Bank, the Macon Telegraph Publishing Company, Bibb Manufacturing Company and Peeler Hardware Company.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linda Anderson Lane; three children, Van McKibben Lane Jr., of Greensboro, N. C.; William A. Lane of Macon; Linda Harriett Lane of Macon; three brothers, Andrew V. Lane and Louis J. Lane, both of Macon, and Harry M. Lane of NashvilIe, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Hugh Mallet of Jackson; Mrs. Earl S. Moore of University City, Mo.; and Mrs. George Beattie of Atlanta; four grandchildren; several. nieces and nephews.
     Hart's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, Viola Tolleson
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jun 1983
     Mrs. Viola Tolleson Lane, 78, of Route 3, Highway 42, Jackson, died early Tuesday morning at her residence.
     Mrs. Lane was a lifelong resident of Butts County and a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church.
     Survivors include two sons, Johnny Lloyd of McDonough and Lenny Lloyd of Jackson; several grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Kate Wilkerson of McDonough; brother J. W. Tolleson of Virginia; half-sister, Mrs. Sara Wellborn of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Cliett and the Rev. Randy Calvo Officiating. Burial was in County Line Cemetery at Jenkinsburg.
     Pallbearers were Harold English, Lamar English, Gary McDonell, Frank Hinson, Chet McDonell, and Wesley Miller.
     Haisten Funeral Horne of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, William Dean
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Nov 1982
     Mr. William Dean Lane, 42, of Woodstock, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 16, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Decatur where he had been a patient for the past seven months.
     Lane was a native of Butts County, and an honor graduate of Jackson High School class of 1957. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force where he served four years. He was employed by the Marietta Service Company for the past 17 years. Lane was also a member of the Towaliga Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ada Weaver Lane of Jackson; a brother, Dr. Ronald P. Lane; and two nieces, Miss Cindy Lane and Miss Sheryl Lane, all of Griffin.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Rev. Hal Cason officiated. Burial followed in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Jack Fambrough, Mike Fambrough, George Colwell, Walter Cliff Futral, Bill McClesky, and Bob Williams. Honorary escort was the Jackson High School class of 1957.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lane, William Lewis, Jr. (Pete)
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Jan 1993
     William Lewis (Pete) Lane Jr., 86, of Decatur, died Tues., Dec. 28, at DeKalb Medical Center.
     Funeral services were held in the chapel of A S. Turner & Sons. Interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mr. Lane was a native of Butts County, son of the late William Lewis Sr. and Clotilda Pope Lane. He was the widower of Lore Elizabeth Walker Lane.
     He retired as district supervisor for Big Star Grocery Stores and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur and the Men's Bible Class.
     Survivors include sons, Ronald E. Lane of Dunwoody and George M. Lane of Stone Mountain; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     A. S. Turner & Sons of Decatur and Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson were in charge of arrangements.
     
Lane, Wylie Bird
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Oct 1959
Stockbridge Man Died Thursday As Gasoline Ignites
     A Stockbridge man, 50-year-old Wylie Bird Lane, brother of W. Frank Lane of Jenkinsburg, was burned to death near his home Thursday night when a gasoline can in the pickup truck he was riding ignited, setting his clothing aflame. A neighbor, Mrs. K. E. Bray, heard his screams for help and ran to him with a quilt which she used to smother the flame.
     Sheriff H. E. Cook of Henry county said Lane was dead when sheriff's officers arrived at the scene. A McDonough physician said he suffered fourth degree burns on the body.
     Relatives said Lane was on his way to Stockbridge at the time of the accident which occurred about 200 yards from Lane's home on a dirt road off Highway 42, 1� miles south of Stockbridge. Sheriff Cook theorized that a cigar Lane was smoking may have ignited the gasoline.
     A former service station operator who had retired because of ill health, Lane was a native of Douglas county and had lived in Stockbridge about 30 years. He was a member of the Stockbridge Baptist Church and a Mason.

Laney, George T., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1971
Mrs. Laney Sr. Butts Native, Died Monday
     Mrs. George T. Laney Sr. of 1169 Burton Avenue, Macon, died in a Macon hospital Monday afternoon.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Laney was the former Miss Ossie Preston. She had been an active member of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church since 1939, coming to Macon from Atlanta.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the chapel of Hart's Mortuary. Interment was at four o'clock in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
     Mrs. Laney is survived by her husband, George T. Laney Sr.; a son, George T. Laney Jr. of Northbrook, Ill.; sisters, Mrs. R. R. Stoker of Many, La., Mrs. Emil Ruff of Savannah, Mrs. Edwin Horne and Mrs. Roy Boggs, both of Atlanta, Mrs. E. M. Dyer and Mrs. Fred Jett, both of Decatur; three brothers, C. W. Preston of Zebulon, James C. Preston and Leslie Preston, both of Griffin; and two grandchildren.

Laney, Lindsey Marvin
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Oct 1973
Mr. Laney Died On Saturday
     Mr. Lindsey Marvin Laney of 10 Derrick Avenue, Hampton, died early Saturday afternoon, October 13th, at his residence after an illness of several weeks.
     Mr. Laney was a native of Henry County, the son of the late Mr. Lem Laney and Mrs. Martha Sowell Laney. He had made his home in Hampton for 62 years and was a retired employee of Southern States Equipment Co. Mr. Laney was a member of the Berea Christian Church and Cypress Camp 491, Woodmen of the World in Hampton.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Berea Christian Church with Rev. Victor Whited and Rev. Gerald Y Smith officiating. Interment was in Berea Cemetery with Pittman Rawls Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alva Hadaway Laney; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Norton; one grandson, all of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Ira Speir of Jackson and Mrs. P. W. Bobo of Forest Park; a brother, E. H. Laney of Rex; several nieces and nephews.

Langley, Carrie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus December 29 1929
Little Girl Passes After Long Illness
     Friends, of Mr. and Mrs. J . H. Langley sympathize with them in the death of their nine-year-old daughter, Carrie Mae, which occurred Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock
at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Grant, in Pepperton. She had been sick for several weeks and death did not come as a surprise.
     In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Ruth and Gertrude and a brother, Morris Langley; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Grant and grandmother, Mrs. Langley.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the home of ,Mr. and Mrs. Grant, with Rev. Mr. Knight, of Griffin, officiating.
     Interment was in the Towaliga cemetery.

Langley, Ethel L. Grant
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Aug 1967
Mrs. Langley Buried at Temple City
     Mrs. Ethel L. Langley, wife of the Rev. James H. Langley, died Thursday, August 10, at Temple City, Calif.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Chapel of Rose Hill Funeral Home in Temple City, Calif. Burial was in Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery.
     Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ruth McMann, Mrs. Gertrude Tillery; a son, Warren Langley, all of Temple City, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Inez Hardy of Jackson; one brother, Acie Grant of Griffin.

Langley, L. L.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 5, 1922
Death Has Called Mr. L. L. Langley.
     Following an illness of some time with a kidney ailment, Mr. L. L. Langley, aged 54, died at the home of his son, Mr. J. H. Langley, at Pepperton Monday.
     The deceased was a native of Zebulon but had been a resident of Pepperton for some time. He is survived by his wife, several sons and daughters.
     Funeral services were at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. L. L. Minton officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton cemetery.

Langley, Thomas A.
Jackson Progress Argus, June 7, 1945
Funeral Services for T. A. Langley Former Resident
     Funeral services for Thomas A. Langley, 43, former resident of Pepperton, who died Sunday in an Atlanta hospital, were held at Pepperton church at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Awtry & Lowndes and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans. Burial was in the Pepperton cemetery.
     The family formerly resided here but had lived elsewhere for several years. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. O. T. Barnett of North Carolina; two brothers, James H. Langley of Griffin and John Henry Langley of Knoxville, Tenn.

Langston, Albert George
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Feb 1968
Alabama Rites for Albert G. Langston, 57
     Mr. Albert George Langston, 57, of 148 Hill Street, Jackson, passed away Tuesday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital. A native of Polk County, Georgia, Mr. Langston resided here several months where he was employed in the restaurant business. He suffered a heart attack recently from which he never fully recovered.
     Funeral services will be conducted from the Hebron Baptist Church in Cherokee County, Alabama. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margie Woods Langston; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Tidwell of Anniston, Ala. and Mrs. Barbara Rainey of Birmingham, Ala.; three sons, Shelton and Albert Langston, both of Birmingham, Ala., Jimmy Langston, serving with the U. S. Army in Germany; three brothers, Will Langston of Shannon, Ga., Jack Langston of Macon and John Langston of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Godwin of Jackson and Mrs. Fred Baker of Chattanooga, Tenn., a nephew, Julian Godwin, and a niece, Mrs. Helen Holsomback, both of Jackson.

Langston, Jack Garvin
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1974
Mr. Langston, Of Macon, Died June 1st
     Funeral services for Mr. Jack Garvin Langston, of Macon, were conducted Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the Stateline Baptist Church in Cave Springs. The Rev. Gwinn Evans officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Langston died June 1st at Crawford W. Long Hospital after an illness of several
weeks.
     A native of Polk County, he was a retired mechanic.
     Mr. Langston is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edna Long, Mrs. Glenda Clontz, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Catherine Johnson of Peris, California; three sons, Garvin Langston of Atlanta, Hoyt Langston of Glenco, Alabama, and Larry Wayne Langston of Birmingham, Alabama; a sister, Mrs. Edna Baker of Roswell; two brothers, John Langston of Jackson and Will Langston of Shannon; 17 grandchildren.
     Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Lanier, Ellis
  The Jackson Argus June 13, 1913
Sad And Sudden Death Of Young Ellis Lanier.
     The friends in Jackson of Eileen Lanier were shocked on Friday to hear of the very sad death of her brother, Ellis Lanier, on Thursday evening in Millen.
     While in a debate during the Millen High School graduating exercises he fell on the floor of the stage and died of heart failure before his companions could get him out of the building. He was sixteen years of age and the son of County School Superintendent W. V. Lanier.

Lanier, LaFayette Butts County Progress June 24, 1910
     Mr. and Mrs. George Lanier have many friends here who will regret to learn of the death of their father, Mr. LaFayette Lanier, which occurred at West Point last Saturday.

Lanier, George H.
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 16, 1948.
George H. Lanier, Textile Leader, Called by Death.
     Residents of Butts county were sorry to learn of the death of George H. Lanier, 68, president of the West Point Manufacturing Company and southern industrial leader, which occurred at his home Friday morning.
     About 1904-05 Mr. Lanier Served as superintendent of the Pepperton Cotton Mills, going to West Point in 1906 to carve a brilliant career as a textile leader and industrialist. While residing here he married Miss Marie Lamar of Americus, niece of the late Mrs. F. S. Etheridge of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at the home Saturday at 4 p.m.
     Survivors are his wife and five children, 14 grandchildren, two sisters and several nieces and nephews.

Lanier, M. D., Dr.
  Butts County Progress January 2, 1914
Dr. M. D. Lanier Ends Life With Chloroform
Body Was Found Monday Morning; He Had Been Dead Since Saturday Night; Planned End Carefully;
Notes Left Explained Reason Action Dr. Lanier Had Lived In Jackson For Several Months.
     Dr. M. D. Lanier, a dentist, who came to Jackson several months ago in search of health, was found dead in his room in the Baptist pastorium Monday morning, having been dead since Saturday night. He was found lying in the bed fully dressed, face downward, grasping in one hand a bottle of ether and in the other a bottle of chloroform. He was last seen alive Saturday night about 10 o'clock and this leads to the belief that he committed suicide some time that night.
     The unfortunate man went about his destruction in a calm, deliberate way. Fastening a cloth around his head and under his chin to prevent opening his mouth, he saturated the pillows with the drugs and hid his face between the pillows.
NOTES FOUND
       Two notes were found, one addressed to Dr. R. A. Franklin, the other to the Coroner. They were not signed. A piece of verse "Not Understood" was also found. These notes were found on the mantle in a conspicuous place, weights having been put on them to prevent them blowing away. The note to Coroner Mangham said that he used Osler's method, that theory being that men over sixty years of age were worthless and should be chloroformed.
     About 7:30 o'clock Monday morning Mr. F. A. Whitney who has rooms in the pastorium, went to Dr. Lanier's room to call him for breakfast. When he received no response to his knock he entered the room and soon detected what had taken place. The news of the tragedy spread quickly and much regret was expressed at the rash act.
CORONER'S INQUEST
       Coroner Mangham was notified and summoned a jury, whose finding was: "We, the jury, after being duly sworn, find that Dr. M. D. Lanier came to his death by his own hands by taking ether and chloroform." The members of the jury included: Messrs. J. L. Leach, foreman, J. W. Carter, S. K. Ball, W. E. Foster, L. M. Pettigrew, C. L. Maddox.
TO THE CORONER
       "I presume this will be a case for your investigation. You will see by empty chloroform bottle that I have used Osler's method. To a proud, sensitive nature there are things worse than the quiet grave. My last and Masonic request is to put me in the box when my folks come just as I am dressed. I want no more expense than possible."
NOT UNDERSTOOD
  "Not understood. How many breasts are aching
for lack of sympathy! Oh, day by day,
How many cheerless, lonely hearts are breaking,
How many noble spirits pass away not understood.
O God! That man would see a little clearer
Or judge less harshly when they can not see
O God! That men would draw a little nearer
To one another they'd be nearer Thee
And understood."
62 YEARS OLD
       Dr. Lanier was about 62 years of age. He was a member of a prominent family of South Georgia, being a native of Oliver. His wife and children live at Sylvania, it is understood. For a long number of years he practiced his profession in Savannah, later going to Sylvania and from there he came to Jackson some months ago.
     Since his residence in Jackson he had made a number of friends. He was a quiet inoffensive man, rather retiring in his nature.
     Besides his wife and children he has a sister, Mrs. Laura Kennedy, of Oliver; four brothers, Dr. Tom Lanier, of Guyton, Don Lanier, of Davisboro, E. C. Lanier, of Harlem, and J. D. Lanier, of Macon.
     The remains were shipped to his old home in Oliver, Monday night, where the funeral and interment were held Wednesday.
  
Lanier, T. W., Rev.
  Butts County Progress August 1, 1913
     Friends of Prof. W. R. Lanier regret to learn of the death of his father, Rev. T. W. Lanier at his home in Guyton, Saturday.
  
Larus, Evelyn Whitaker
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Sep 1993
     Evelyn Whitaker Larus, formerly of Jenkinsburg, died Sun., Sept. 26, at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Funeral services were held Tues., Sept. 28, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. Ann Nell Fletcher officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetary.
     Mrs. Larus was bom April 7, 1908 in Butts County, daughter of the late John Lo Whitaker Sr. and Coral Colwell Whitaker.
     She was a retired bookkeeper for the Sears and Roebuck Company and a member of the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include sister Mary W. Dominy of Jenkinsburg; BROTHERS, Glenn Whitaker and James Whitaker, both of Jenkinsburg, and Bobby Whitaker of Jackson; and amany nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Laseter, William Pinkney
  Jackson Progress-Argus, November 26, 1953
W. L. Laseter Taken by Death
     William Pinkney Laseter, 73, former resident of Butts county but resident of Griffin for 43 years, died at this home in Griffin Thursday afternoon.
     Funeral services were held at Fellowship Presbyterian Church Friday at 3 p.m. with Dr, John Thompson officiating. Burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Burn in Butts county, Mr. Laseter was a son of the James M. Laseter and Mrs. Sally Thaxton Laseter. For many years he had been employed by the Newton Coal and Lumber Co. He was a member of the Antioch Christian Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Geneva Copeland Laseter; one son, James P. Laseter of Griffin; two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Mauney of Clarkesville and Mrs. R. L. Scoggins of Panama City, Fla.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Lasseter, R. L. or R. I.
Jackson Progress-Argus Oct 17, 1940
R. I. Lasseter Taken by Death
     Mr. R. L. Lasseter,. 51 years of age, a resident of Juliette and well known Monroe county citizen, died early Friday in a Macon hospital after an operation performed earlier in the week.
     Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove church in Monroe county Saturday at 11 a. m. and burial was in the churchyard, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. The Rev. J. C. Callaway, pastor. of the Jackson Methodist church, conducted the rites.
     Mr. Lasseter was a rural mail carrier and was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist church. He belonged to a widely known family of Monroe county.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Lucy Jones; one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Pierce, of Juliette; a brother, W. W. Lasseter, of Chapin, S. C ; two sisters,Mrs. A J. Goggans, Forsyth, and Mrs. T. D. Castleberry, of a California address.
     The pallbearers were W. B; Bridges, Dan Sutton, R. B. Giles, W. A. Smith, J. D. Lane and C. Ben Smith.
Lassetter, W. T.
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 15, 1918
Aged Veteran Passed Away At Home In Henry County
     At age 0f 72 years, Mr. W. T. Lassetter passed away at his home in Henry county Saturday night, old and infirm age and a complication of diseases being the cause of death. Mr. Lassetter served throughout the war as a member of Co. G, Third Georgia Regiment, and was a well known citizen of his community.
     He is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Bettie Skinner, of Henry county before marriage; one brother, Mr. James Lassetter, of Conyers.
     The funeral was held at New Good Hope church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Fincher conducting the services.

Lassiter, Bannie Lee Bennett
Jackson Progress Argus Apr 24 1931
Mrs. Bannie Lassiter Dies in Columbia, S. C.
     Relatives and friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Bannie Lee Lassiter, aged 51, which occurred at her home in Columbia, S. C., Thursday morning of the past week. The body was brought to Flovilla Friday morning and funeral services were held at 11 o'clock at Sandy Creek church, with Rev. Mr. Elliott, assisted by Rev. Thos. M. Calloway, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Lassiter, wife of Mr. Will Lassiter, was Miss Bannie Lee Bennett before her marriage. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Solon J. Bennett and Mrs. Annie Waldrop Bennett, well known residents of this section. She was a member of Sandy Creek church and had been residing in Columbia for about five years. The Lassiter family is well known in Monroe county.
     Besides her husband she is survived by six children and four brothers, Eugene Bennett, of Unadilla; Edgar Bennett, of Hawkinsville; Gus and Clarence Bennett, of Stark, Fla.

Lassiter, C. E.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 8, 1918
     The many friends of Mrs. Carlos Lassiter and son, Edwin, have the sympathy of the whole town in the death of Mr. Lassiter, which occurred at their residence last night.

  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 8, 1918
Mr. C. E. Lassiter Dies At Indian Spring Home
     The death of Mr. C. E. Lassiter, aged 45, occurred at his home at Indian Springs at 12 o'clock Thursday night. Death was due to influenza and resulting from complications.
     Mr. Lassiter is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Woods, of Monroe county before her marriage, and one small son; his father; three brothers, Messrs. Willie, R. H., and H. Lassiter, the latter being a soldier in France; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Hansford and Mrs. A. J. Groggins, of Monroe county, and Mrs. Doyal Castleberry, of Hawkinsville.
     The funeral was held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at Pleasant Grove church, Monroe county, the service being conducted by Rev. J. J. Copelan, of Flovilla.

Laster, Mr.
  Middle Georgia Argus May 4, 1886
Locust Grove;
     Mr. Laster died suddenly with heart disease Monday morning at his home near the Grove. His remains were taken to Jasper Co. for interment.
  
Laster, Clarence Lee (Son)
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Apr 1981
Laster Rites Held Saturday
     Mr. Clarence Lee (Son) Laster of the Griffin Hotel died Thursday at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
     Mr. Laster was a native of Spalding County. He attended the Meriwether Street Church of God. He was a retired employee of Dundee Mills.
     His survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jackie Womack of Cobbtown, Ga., and Mrs. Rebecca Britt of Jackson; two Sons, Romain Laster of Griffin and the Rev. Bobby Lee Laster of Tucson, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 2 o'clock in McDonald Chapel. The Rev. Raymond Chambers and the Rev. Brooks Youngblood officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Laster, Clifford
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jun 1980
C. Laster Was Buried Sunday
     Funeral services for Mr. Clifford Laster, 66, of Rt. 3, Jackson, were held Sunday, June 15th at 3:30 from the Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev. L. Huff officiated and interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery.
     Mr. Laster passed June 13th at the Westbury Nursing Home. Mr. Laster was born to the late Mr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Anna Bell Laster.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Thomas, Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Mr. Henry Laster of Jackson; 2 sisters Mrs. Lois Jones and Mrs. Allen Maddox of Cleveland, Ohio; one grandson, one aunt, six nieces and three nephews.
     Berry Trimier and Lewis Sims of Jackson were in charge of arrangements.

Laster Henry Grady (Biggon)
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jun 1982
     Henry G. Laster of Covington St., Jackson died Saturday at the V.A. Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1982
     Henry Grady (Biggon) Laster of Rt. 2, Jackson, died Saturday, June 27 at the V. A. Hospital in Atlanta.
     Born April 27, 1905 in Butts County, Mr. Laster was the son of the late Emanuel and Annabelle Gaston Laster. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and served in the U. S. Army from 1942-46.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Laster; a daughter, Mrs. Annie Johnson; a son, Eugene Laster; three grandchildren, Tony and Tiedre Laster, and Larry Johnson; two sisters, Lois Jones and Ruth Maddox, both of Cleveland, Ohio; an aunt, Bertha Price, Covington; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Calvin English officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Laster, Minnie Bell
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1977
Sunday Rites Held For Mrs. Laster
     Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Bell Laster were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Bethlehem Baptist Church at Locust Grove. The Rev. J. A. Couch, pastor, and Mrs. S. J. Clark officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
     Among the survivors is a sister, Mrs. Essie Miller, of Jackson.
     Other survivors include daughters, Mrs. Frederick. McKenzie, Miami, Fla., Mrs. Charlie Burns, Locust Grove; a son, Roger Laster, of Atlanta; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     W. D. Lemon and Sons, of McDonough, were in charge of arrangements.

Lavander, Thomas Scott
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jul 1988
     Thomas Scott Lavander, 60, of Morrow, died Friday.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Hope Dixon Phillips Drive Chapel in Morrow. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Lavander is survived by his mother, Nell F. Lavander of Forest Park; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Lavander of Atlanta and Susan Lavander England of Jonesboro; son, Gary Scott Lavander of Forest Park; sister, Barbara Lavander Welch of Orangeburg; S;C; brother, Bill Lavander of Morrow; aunt, Mrs. Dan Lewis of Jackson; several nephews, nieces, and cousins.
     Pope Dixon & Son Phillips Drive Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Lavender, Augustus Harper
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 19, 1926
Mr. A. H. Lavender Claimed By Death.
     Coming as a surprise and causing deep regret to a large number of friends was the death of Mr. Augustus Harper Lavender, 55 years of age, which occurred at his home in Iron Springs district Saturday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. He became ill Thursday morning and his condition gradually grew worse until the end came. His health had not been for the past year or two, but his sudden death came as a shock to the family and friends.
     Mr. Lavender, who was a well known citizen, was a son of the late Mr. Robert G. Lavender and Mrs. Elizabeth Wise Lavender. He had spent practically all his life in the county and was held in high esteem by scores of friends. He was a member of Union Ridge Christian church. He was a well known political figure in his section of the county, always taking a lively interest in public affairs.
     Mr. Lavender is survived by his widow, who was Miss Orlena Edwards before her marriage; five sons, Messrs. Ernest, Gilbert, and Woodward Lavender, of Butts county, and Robert Lavender, of Wildwood, Fla., Harvey Lavender, of Lakeland, Fla.; six daughters, Miss Alma Lavender, of Macon, Miss Doris Lavender, who teaches at Brooks, Ga., Miss Lucile Lavender, a student at the Sixth District A. &. M. School, Misses Irene, Mae and Ruth Lavender; three brothers, Messrs. Edd, Will and Clifford Lavender, of Butts county; three sisters, Mrs. H. D. Edwards, Macon, Mrs. Alonzo Tyler, Jasper Co., Mrs. P. L. Bridges, Waldo, Fla. The late Mr. W. F. Lavender, sheriff of Butts county, was a brother.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and a large number of friends gathered for a last tribute of respect. The services were conducted by Rev. T. T. G. Linkus, of Decatur, and interment was in the family lot in Sandy Creek cemetery.

Lavender, Clifford Troy
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Nov 1960
C. T. Lavender, Retired Farmer, Buried Tuesday
     Mr. Clifford Troy Lavender, 76, widely known Butts County, retired farmer died it the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Cook, Route 1, Flovilla; early Monday morning after an extended illness. A native of Butts County, Mr. Lavender half spent his entire life here. He was the son of Robert G. Lavender and Mrs. Elizabeth Wise Lavender. He was a member of the Union Ridge Christian Church which he supported with devotion and loyalty. Until ill health force his retirement , he was a widely known farmer of the Iron Springs District.
     Funeral services for Mr. Lavender were held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. T. H. Wilder, pastor, and the Rev. Edgar Welch, former pastor; officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. A. A. Cook, Floviila; one brother, William G. Lavender, Flovilla; three grandchildren and , two great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Otho Morgan, Curtis Kelly, Girden Cook, Marion Cook; S. A. Elliott, and James Blankenship.
 
Lavender, Daniel G.
  Middle Georgia Argus June 15, 1882
     Mr. Daniel Lavender, a very old man and respected citizen of this county died at the home of his son, Mr. David Lavender, last Monday.
  
Lavender, Ernest Fleetwood
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Dec 1065
Ernest Lavender Buried Saturday
    Ernest F. Lavender of Atlanta former Jackson resident and native of Butts County, died Friday morning in an Atlanta hospital from an apparent heart attack. He had been ill for only a few days before the fatal seizure.
    Born in Butts County, he was the son of Mr. Augustus Lavender and Mrs. Orleana Edwards Lavender. He moved to Atlanta approximately seven or eight years ago after residing in Jackson and Butts County for many years.
    Funeral services for Mr. Lavender were held Saturday, December 18th, at 3 p. m. from Horis A. Ward's Glenwood Chapel. The Rev. Gaither Briggs, former pastor of the First Baptist Church in Jackson, officiated. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery.
    Mr. Lavender is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nell Flynt Lavender; two sons, T. Scott Lavender and W. E. (Billy) Lavender, both of Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Welch of Orangeburg, S. C.; sister, Miss Alma Lavender, Miss Mae Lavender, and Mrs. O. B. Pope, all of Atlanta; Mrs. Alfred Donavang of Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, Gilbert Lavender and Woodward Lavender, both of Atlanta; Harvey Lavender of Lakeland, Fla., grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Lavender, Gilbert (Gil)
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Feb 1974
Gil Lavender, Butts Native, Buried Monday
     Mr. Gilbert (Gil) Lavender, 61, of 2898 Revere Court, East Point, died Friday, February 8th, at Piedmont Hospital following a long period of declining health. He had been hospitalized for about a month.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Lavender was a son of the late Mr. Augustus G. Lavender and the late Mrs. Orleana Leverette Lavender, also both of Butts County.
     Mr. Lavender had resided in the Atlanta area for some 30 to 35 years and was a retired restaurant employee.
     Funeral services were held Monday morning, February 11th, at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Frank B. Lowndes and Son Funeral Home. Dr. Dudley T. Pomeroy officiated with interment in the College Park Cemetery.
     Mr. Lavender is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Garmon Lavender; a son, Herbert Hampton of College Park; three sisters, Mrs. Lucile Pope, and Miss Alma Lavender, both of Atlanta; Mrs. Alfred Donovang of Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, W. H. Lavender of Atlanta and Harvey Lavender of Lakeland, Fla.; one grandchild.

Lavender, Irene
Jackson Progress-Argus 24 Aug 1934
Miss Irene Lavender Passed Away Sunday
     Relatives and friends were shocked by the death of Miss Irene Lavender; which occurred Sunday morning at 2:10 at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. Miss Lavender had been admitted to the institution several days ago and the first of last week underwent an operation. She apparently rallied from the operation and was on the road to recovery but became critically ill Saturday night and passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.
     Miss Lavender was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lavender, esteemed residents of Butts county. For the past several years she had resided in Jackson and since the death of her mother a few years ago had been head of the family. The younger members of the family looked to her for guidance and counsel and she exerted a wholesome influence in the family circle. Miss Lavender was a young woman of fine Christian character and was widely beloved. She was a member of the Union Ridge Christian church.
     Surviving relatives are four sisters, Misses Alma, Mae and Doris Lavender, of Atlanta, and Miss Lucile Lavender, of Jackson; five brothers, Messrs. Ernest, Gilbert and Woodward Lavender, of Jackson, and Robert and Harvey Lavender, of Florida.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek Church Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. R. B. Harrison, of the First Baptist church, of Jackson, as officiating minister. Relatives and friends attested their love and esteem by beautiful floral offerings. Interment was in the family lot in the churchyard.

Lavender, Irene Gilmore
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Sep 1971
Mrs. Lavender Buried At Mt. Vernon
     Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery for Mrs. Irene Gilmore Lavender, 88, of Augusta, who died Tuesday morning in Augusta.
     Mrs. Lavender, widow of Mr. Robert Edgar Lavender, was .born in Jackson, the daughter of the late Mr. D. R. Gilmore and Mrs. Mariney Hoard Gilmore. She was a member of the Christian Church in Augusta.
    Mrs. Lavender is survived by two daughters, Miss Willie Myrtle Lavender of Atlanta and Mrs. M. B. Taylor of Augusta; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
     In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Heart Fund in her memory.

Lavender, Josephine Stokes
  Jackson Progress Argus January 20, 1928
Mrs. Josephine Lavender Passed Away January 17.
     Mrs. Josephine Lavender, 76 years of age, died at her home at Blount Thursday morning at 8:40 o'clock. Death was attributed to the infirmities of old age.
     She was the widow of the late David M. Lavender, a pioneer resident of Monroe, county, and was connected with a well known family. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove church and was highly esteemed for her many excellent traits of character.
     Mrs. Lavender is survived by two sons, O. T. Lavender, of Macon, and G. G. Lavender, of Arcadia, Fla., one daughter Mrs. F. Acosta, of Arcadia; one brother, Mr. Thomas W. Stokes, of Blount, and one sister, Miss Nannie Stokes, of Blount. Funeral services were held at Paran church, Monroe county.
  
Lavender, Lela Byars
  Jackson Progress Argus April 14, 1955
Last Rites Are Held Saturday For Mrs. Lavender
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lela Byars Lavender, 71, were held Saturday afternoon at the Liberty Baptist Church, with the Revs. Billy Watson, S. J. Wheeler and Jerald Fordham officiating.
     Mrs. Lavender died Thursday, afternoon at the home of her daughter. She was born in Butts county, the daughter of the late LaFayette Byars and the late Mrs. Virginia Preston
Byars.
     Mrs. Lavender was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Interment was in the Sandy Creek Church cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Pallbearers were Clarence Byars, Luther Byars, James Byars, Forrest Maddox, Gene Harris and Carlton Williams.
     Survivors include her husband, William G. Lavender; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Lynch, Griffin and Mrs. Marvin Harris, Jackson; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

 Lavender, Lilla Rosebud Singley
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Jun 1955
Last Rites Are Held Saturday For Mrs. C. T. Lavender
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the a Macedonia Baptist Church for Mrs. Lilla Singley Lavender, 62, who died a Griffin hospital following a period of poor health of long duration
     Mrs. Lavender, the wife of Clifford T. Lavender who survives, was born in Gwinnett county, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Singley.
     For years Mrs. Lavender had resided in the Iron Springs Community, where her home reflected her radiant personality and staunch Christian principle, she was a faithful and devout member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     The Rev. Edgar Welch officiated at the service. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge.
     Pallbearers were Paul Bridges, Harold Bridges, Ronnie Cook, Ernest Lavender, Woodrow Townsend and Cecil Townsend
     Survivors include her husband, Clifford Lavender; one daughter, Mrs. A. A. Cook of Iron Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Eula Holdifield of East Point; Mrs. Trudy Townsend of Milledgeville; and three grandchildren.

Lavender, Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Oct 1967
Miss Lavender, Butts Native, Buried Friday
     Miss Mae Lavender, of 115 Peachtree Memorial Drive, NW, Atlanta, died Wednesday, October 11, friends her will regret to learn.
     Miss Lavender was a former resident of Butts County, the daughter of the late Mr. Augustus Lavender and Mrs. Orleans Edwards Lavender. She had resided in Atlanta for may years.
     Funeral services were held Friday, October 13th at the chapel of Lowndes and son Funeral Home with Rev. H. Thomas Money officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery
     Miss Lavender is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lucile Pope and Miss Alma Lavender, both of Atlanta, and Mrs. Alfred Donovang, Jacksonville, Fla,; Three borthers, W. H. (Woody) Lavender, of Atlanta; Gilbert Lavender, College Park; Harvey Lavender, Tallahassee, Fla.

Lavender, Mary Elizabeth Wise
Butts County Progress April 3, 1914
Mrs. Lizzie Lavender Has Passed To Beyond
     Mrs. Lizzie Lavender, aged 72 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tyler, in Jasper county where she had gone for a visit, last Saturday morning. The end came suddenly and was a great shock to family and friends. She had been afflicted with blindness for several years and suffered with other infirmities incident to old age.
     Mrs. Lavender was a Miss Wise before her marriage and had a wide circle of friends. A devoted mother and steadfast Christian who numbered her friends by her acquaintances, her death is genuinely regretted.
     Eight children, five sons and three daughters survive. They are Messrs. A. H., Will, C. T., Ed and Woody Lavender; Mrs. Hamp Edwards, Mrs. Tyler, of Jasper county and a daughter living in Florida.
     The funeral was held at Sandy Creek Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Mr. Sharpe conducting the services.
     Many friends extended sympathy to the stricken family.

Lavender, Orlena Edwards
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Apr 1932
Mrs. A. H. Lavender Is Taken by Death
     Coming as a shock to a wide circle of friends, was the death of Mrs. A. H. Lavender, which occurred suddenly Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at her home on Indian Springs street. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy earlier in the day and never regained consciousness. Mrs. Lavender had been in declining health for several months, but appeared as well as usual and was busy about her household work when the fatal stroke came.
     Mrs. Lavender, widow of the late Mr. Augustus H. Lavender, was fifty- eight years of age. She was a daughter of Mr. T. W. Edwards and the late Mrs. Edwards, and was born and reared in Butts county. She was a devout member of the Union Ridge Christian church and exemplified her fine christian character in her daily life. As a mother she was devoted to her children in whose rearing and education she gave her best thought. Kind, generous and considerate, she was a good neighbor and her home was known for its hospitality. Mrs. Lavender was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends, who are genuinely pained to know of her sudden death.
     Mrs. Lavender, who was Miss Orlena Edwards before her marriage, was born near Flovilla but had made her home in Jackson for the past several years. She is survived by five daughters, Misses Alma, Lucile, Doris and May Lavender, all of Atlanta; Miss Irene Lavender, of Jackson; five sons, Robert Lavender, of Miami, Fla.; Harvey Lavender, of Lakeland. Fla.; Ernest, Gilbert and Woodward Lavender, of Jackson; four brothers, Messrs. Lawrence and Albert Edwards, of Atlanta; Mr. Gordon Edwards, of Macon, and Mr. Clem Edwards, of Jenkinsburg; three sisters, Mrs. V. M. White, Mrs. O. E. Leverette and Mrs. T. W. Higgins, of Jackson. She is also survived by nine grandchildren.
     Funeral services, attended by a concourse of relatives and friends, were held at the home Sunday afternoon at o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. T. Linkous,of East Point. The minister, a former neighbor and friend of the family, paid a lofty tribute to the character and life of this beloved woman, telling of her many admirable qualities as neighbor, friend, wife and mother. A male quartette composed of Messrs. R. P. Sasnett, Boyd McMichael, J. C. Kimbell and C. E. McMichael, sang favorite hymns. The pallbearers were Messrs. C. D. Edwards, Harold Higgins, Herschel Tyler, Herman Tyler, Doyle Edwards, Harkness Edwards. The lovely floral offerings attested the love of relatives and friends.
     The interment was in the family lot in Sandy Creek cemetery beside her husband and daughter, Miss Ruth Lavender, who passed away about two years ago. The graveside services were conducted by Rev. H. M. Linkous. of Warthen, Ga., pastor of Union Ridge church.

Lavender, Robert Edgar
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1955
Funeral Services Robert E. Lavender Held on Wednesday
     Funeral services for Robert Edgar Lavender, 78, retired farmer, who died Tuesday in his home, were held Wednesday afternoon, June 29, at 3 o'clock at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Edgar Welch, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating.
     Mr. Lavender, a native of Butts county, died Tuesday following a brief illness, death believed to have been caused by heart seizure. He was the son of Robert Lavender and
Mrs. Elizabeth Wise Lavender, pioneer residents of this section. Until advancing years, forced his retirement, Mr. Lavender was a successful farmer of the Iron Springs Community. He was a member of the Union Ridge Christian Church.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Laura Gilmore Lavender; two daughters, Miss Myrtle Lavender and Mrs. M. B. Taylor Jr., both of Forest Park; two brothers, C. T. Lavender and William Lavender, of Jackson; seven grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Fleetwood Bledsoe, A. A. Cook, Willie Moss, Howard Simons, Harvey Thompson, Fleetwood Pope. Peacock & Ball Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lavender, Robert G.
  The Jackson Argus September 1, 1899
Death of Mr. R. G. Lavender.
     Mr. R. G. Lavender died at his home in Iron Springs district on Monday last after a long illness with bone cancer. His remains were interred at Sandy Creel cemetery.
     Mr. Lavender was about 56 years of age. He had been a very active man and by economy and industry had accumulated a good home with all its comforts and many of its luxuries. But above all this comes the character he built up for integrity and honesty among his neighbors. One of his neighbors said to us, "you can't say too much for him on this line. He was a consistent member of the Christian church."

Lavender, Robert Lee
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 21, 1952
R. L. Lavender Taken by Death
     Funeral services for Robert Lee Lavender, 45, farmer residing on Jackson route 2, who died Tuesday at 3:30 a.m. in Griffin-Spalding Hospital, were held Wednesday at *** p.m. at Mt. Vernon Church.
     Rev, Edgar Welch officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were Howard Sims, Billy Smith, Oren Gunn, Fleet **dsoe, Carey Lyle and Fleet Pope. Mr. Lavender was admitted to the hospital Monday.
     Born here July 7 , 1907, he was a son of Mrs. Laura Gilmore Lavender and R. E. Lavender. He spent his entire life in the county and took active interest in community affairs.
     Survivors ware his wife, Mrs. Hester Mae Lavender; his parents and two sisters, Miss Myrtle Lavender and Mrs. M. B. Taylor, both of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Lavender, Ruth
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Aug 1930
Miss Ruth Lavender Claimed by Death
     The death of Miss Ruth Lavendar took place Monday afternoon at five o'clock at the Griffin hospital where she was taken Sunday night for treatment. Septic poisoning which developed from a wound was the caused of death. She was ill only five or six days an everything that loving hands and skilled physicians could do was done for her but to no avail.
     Miss Lavendar was fourteen years of age and was one of the brightest members of the seventh grade of the Jackson Public School. Had she lived she would have entered high school this September In the class day exercises of the seventh grade in May she read the last will and testament. In "Who's Who" she was named the prettiest girl of her class. On account of her very winsome personality, her beautiful brown eyes and brown curly hair was prophesied that she would be a movie star. Charming and cordial in
her manner, always bright and happy she was the center of a wide circle of admiring friends who are grieved at her passing.
     She attended the Baptist Sunday school and the B. Y. P. U.
     Funeral services were conducted at the home on Indian Springs street at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. T. G. G. Linkous, pastor of the Christian church at East Point. Her class attended the funeral in a body and the girls wore the dresses they wore at the exercises of the class last May. A quartette sang, "Asleep in Jesus" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." The pallbearers were Parr StancIl, Sam Compton, Bert Carmichael, Jr., Albert Kimbell, Marshall Hodges, G. W. Tingle, William Thurston, Dave Bailey, Edwin Laney, Billy Mays, Lamar Carter, W. C. Beauchamp, selected from her class.
     Interment was in the Sandy Creek cemetery beside her father, the late Mr. A. R. Lavendar, who died several years ago. The grave was indeed a bower of loveliness with the beautiful flowers sent by loving friends and relatives.
     Miss Lavendar is survived by her mother, Mrs. A. H. Lavendar, five sisters, Misses Alma, Irene, Lucile, Doris and Mae Lavendar, five brothers, Messrs. Harvey Lavendar, of Lakeland, Fla. and Robert Lavendar, of Miami, Ernest, Gilbert and Master Woodward Lavendar, all of Jackson; grandfather, T. W. Edwards.
     The family have many warm friends throughout the county who offer to them tenderest sympathy in their great sorrow in the death of this popular and promising young girl.

Lavender, Walter M.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jun 1950
W. M. Lavender Taken By Death
     W. M. Lavender, 45, born and reared in Butts county and for several years employed by the Southern Railway System, died Wednesday, May 31, at his home at Conley. Serving as fireman and engineer, Mr. Lavender has been affiliated with the railroad for 25 years.
     He was a member of the Brotherhoods of Railway Firemen and Engineers and the Indian Springs lodge of Masons.
     Survivors are his wife and parent, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lavender of Jackson; four sons, Walter L. Gerald Allen, Robert Jackson and Richard Michael Lavender, all of Conley; two sisters, Miss Myrtle Lavender of Forest Park and Mrs. M. B. Taylor of Cartersville; a brother, Robert Lee Lavender of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 11:30 a. m. at Spring Hill. Rev. Bevel Jones officiated and burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Lavender, William Gibson
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1961
Sandy Creek Rites Wednesday For W; G. Lavender
     Funeral services for Mr. William Gibson Lavender, 84, retired sawmiller of Butts county, who died Monday afternoon at a private nursing home in the county, were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     A lifelong resident of Butts county, Mr. Lavender was the son of the late Robert G. Lavender and Mrs. Elizabeth Wise Lavender. He had been in failing health for some time and his death was not entirely unexpected. He was a member of Union Ridge Christian Church.

Lavender, Woody F.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 11, 1924
Sudden Was Death Of Mr. Lavender.
Former Sheriff and well known citizen expired Monday afternoon of acute indigestion.
     The entire community was shocked Monday afternoon by the death of Mr. W. F. Lavender, member of the police force at Jackson, former deputy sheriff and sheriff and well known citizen. He expired at his home on South Mulberry street shortly after five o'clock, and his death was attributed to acute indigestion.
     Mr. Lavender was ill for only a short time. In the afternoon he had been to the river to look after some fish baskets and while returning home complained of not feeling well. Upon reaching home he went to bed and medical assistance was immediately summoned. The physicians responded promptly but despite the most careful attentions death resulted within a few minutes.
     The passing of Mr. Lavender removes one of the county's best known and best liked citizens, He was known to almost every citizen of the county and was held in universal high esteem. His open frank manner won the respect and esteem of all his acquaintances and by hosts of friends he was held in the highest regard. His death was a profound shock to the family.
     A native of Butts county, Mr. Lavender had been identified with the public affairs of the county for many years. In 1916 he ran as deputy with the late Sheriff L. M. Crawford, and when the trouble arose with Mexico he saw service on the Mexican border. He was stationed at Camp Wheeler for several months, being discharged to return home and assume the duties of sheriff when Mr. Crawford's health failed. Following Mr. Crawford's death in April 1919, Mr. Lavender was appointed as acting sheriff. In the election of May 16, 1919, Mr. Lavender was named sheriff to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Crawford, and served until January 1, 1920. He was a candidate for the full term in 1920, being defeated by a small majority.
     In January, 1921, Mr. Lavender became assistant chief of police of Jackson and held that position until the time of his death. As an officer he was prompt and efficient in the discharge of all duties. His term as both sheriff and policeman was marked by bravery, courage and a high degree of faithfulness. Butts county and the city of Jackson never had a more capable and popular officer.
     Mr. Lavender was again a candidate for sheriff in the spring of 1924, loosing the nomination by a small majority. The race he made was regarded as a tribute to his popularity and the confidence of the voters.
     Mr. Lavender, who was 42 years of age, was a member of St. Johns lodge No. 45, F. & A. M., and Jackson lodge No. 131, Knights of Pythias. By virtue of his office he was a member of the Jackson fire department. The city of Jackson loses a friend and valued employee and the county of Butts an honest, upright, trustworthy citizen.
     Mr. Lavender is survived by his wife, who was Miss Lillie Mae Hodges; four brothers, Messrs. A. H. Lavender, W. G. Lavender, c. T. Lavender and R. E. Lavender, of Butts county; three sisters, Mrs. F. L. Bridges, of Waldo, Fla., Mrs. H. D. Edwards, of Macon, and Mrs. Alonzo Tyler, of Monticello, as well as a number of nieces and nephews, all of whom have the sympathy of hosts of friends in their sorrow.
     Funeral services were conducted from the Jasper Methodist church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning by Rev. Henry H. Jones. A vast concourse of friends and relatives gathered for a final tribute. Mr. Jones spoke with deep feeling of Mr. Lavender's high character, his worth as a citizen, his generous nature, his big heart and the value of his friendship. A quartette, R. P. Sasnett, H. H. Jones, A. F. Whitney and J. E. Edwards, sang Tennyson's sweet lyric "Crossing the Bar," "Some Time We'll Understand" was song by Mrs. R. P. Sasnett and the choir sang "Abide With Me" and "My Faith Looks Up to Thee."
     Attesting the love and esteem of countless friends were the beautiful floral offerings, handsome designs being furnished by the Masons and Knights of Pythias. The pallbearers selected from the Knights of Pythias, were J. H. Turner, Van Jones, Howard O'Neal, H. W. Guest, Edgar McMichael, J. H. Smith. Mr. Lavender was buried with Masonic honors, members of St. Johns lodge having charge of the impressive rites at the grave.
     Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery.

Law, George P.
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Dec 1961
George Law, 74, Buried Tuesday At Sandy Creek
     Funeral services for Mr. George P. Law, 74, well known retired barber, who died Sunday after an illness of many months, were held at Haisten's Chapel in Jackson Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. Kenneth Key, pastor of the Union Ridge Christian Church, officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Law spent most of his life in and around the Jackson area where he was widely known as a barber. He was a member of the Union Ridge Christian Church and a Mason.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie, Coleman Law; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Schwamlein of Forsyth; one son, Harvey Law of Texas; . two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Brown of Turtle Creek, Pa.; and Mrs. Nancy Witter of Turtle Creek, Pa.; two brothers, Tom Law of Pacific Beach, Calif.; Elmer Law of Slippery Rock, Pa.; two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Masons were in charge of the graveside rites.

Law, John Luther
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jul 1991
     Mr. John Luther Law, 78, of Locust Grove, formerly of Jenkinsburg, died Thursday morning at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     A funeral service was held Friday in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Oscar Walker officiating. A graveside service was conducted at Lax Mount Union Holiness Baptist Church near Ocilla.
     Survivors include niece and nephew, Faye and John Steverson of Locust Grove; and several other nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Law, Susie Lee Goodrum
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jul 1990
     Mrs. Susie Lee Goodrum Law, 88, formerly of Flovilla, died Saturday morning at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson where she had been a patient since 1976.
     The funeral was held Sunday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev Gerald Stunkel officiating. Burial was in Sandy Creek Cemetery.
     Mrs. Law was born in Butts County, the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Goodrum and Ida Davis Goodrum. She was employed at the old Pepperton Cotton Mill for several years.
     Survivors include her daughters, Helen Floyd of Flagler Beach, Fla., Nell Huffman of Fayetteville, Velia Johnson of Forsyth, and Joyce Barnes and Elizabeth James of Jackson; sons, Marvin Coleman of Dublin, and T. J. Coleman of Jackson; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; sister, Ophelia Moore of SL Petersburg, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Rhoda Goodrum of Jackson.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lawhon, Rufus F.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 4, 1962.
Father Henry J. Lawhon Died in Raleigh Dec. 28.
     Friends of Henry J, Lawhon of Jackson sympathize with them in the death of his father, Rufus F. Lawhon, which occurred early Thursday, December 28, in the Raleigh, North Carolina State Hospital. Burial was in Johnston County, Smithfield, N. C. Friday afternoon, December 29. Mr. Lawhon was a native of North Carolina.
     Survivors include two sons, Henry J. Lawhon, Route 4, Jackson; John D. Lawhon, Smithfield, N. C.; three daughters, Mrs. Odell Faircloth, Benson, N. C.; Mrs. Rachael Edwards, Fayetteville, N. C. and another daughter of Kenston, N. C.; one sister and one brother; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
     Mr. and Mrs. Lawhon, Frankie and Wayne attended funeral services in Smithfield of Friday.

Lawhorne, Easter Louania
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1993
     Easter Louania Lawhorne of Jackson died Thurs., March 4, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 17, at the Daniel Funeral Home in Rome with Rev Gary Jakes officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley North Cemetery in Floyd County.
     Mrs. Lawhorne was bom March 3 , 1913 in Jackson County, Ala., daughter of the late George Walter and Mary Lucinda Wellborn Johnson. She was the widow of Thomas Henry Lawhome.
     Mrs. Lawhorne attended the Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church when she resided in Floyd County
     Survivors include son Bobby Boozer of Jackson; sisters Leila Stoner of Scottsboro, Ala., Helen Large of Ft. Payne, Ala. And Loretta King of Pisgah, Ala.; brother Preston Johnson of New Port Richey, Fla., George Johnson of Heneger, Ala., Arnold Johnson of Scottsboro, Ala. and David Johnson of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.

Lawler, William, Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1981
Lawler Rites Held Friday
     Funeral services for Rev. William Lawler, of 154 Jackson St., Griffin, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in McDonald Chapel. The Rev. Bill Coleman officated and burial was in Oak Grove cemetery.
     Rev. Lawler suffered a heart seizure while conducting Wednesday night prayer services at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Flovilla. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     A lifelong resident of Spalding County, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tilda O. Lawler; two sons, Tony Lawler and David Lawler; three sisters, Mrs. Opal Williams, Mrs. Shirley Brooks, both of Griffin, and Mrs. Marian Dutton of McDonough; a stepdaughter; two stepsons; six grandchildren.

Lawrence, Coriene Goodman
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Sep 1992
     Coriene Goodman Lawrence of Jackson died Tues., Sept. 15, 1992.
     Funeral services were hold Saturday at Bold Springs C.M.E. Church with Rev. E. D. Compton officiating. Interment was in the Bold Springs Cemetery.
     Mrs. Lawrence was born in Butts County on Oct. 28, 1890, the daughter of the late Charlie and Rebecca Goodman.
     She was a member of Bold Springs C.M.E. Church where she served on the Motherboard and as secretary of their Sunday School and Lodge 709.
     Survivors include sister Sarah Ferguson of Lansing, Mich.; brother Rev. Odell Goodman of Cleveland, Oh.; granddaughter; great granddaughter; great great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence, Elizabeth Nichols
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Nov 1979
Lawrence Rites Held Tuesday
     Memorial services for Mrs. Betty Lawrence, of Columbia, S. C., were held Saturday, November 3rd, in that city. Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla. with Dunbar Funeral Home of Columbia, S. C. in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lawrence was a native of Jackson, the daughter of the late S. P. Nichols and Mattie Lou McKibben Nichols. She was the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hurt, of Jackson, who attended the S. C. rites along with their daughter, Mrs. Cecil Adams.

Lawrence, Elmer, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Aug 1993
     Elmer Lawrence Sr. of Atlanta died Fri., July 16.
     Funeral services were held Wed., July 21, at Fairfield A.M.E. Church in Jackson with Rev. A F. Eusery officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence, Lee
  Middle Georgia Argus November 3, 1894
     Lee Lawrence was lynched yesterday at Monticello, Ga.

Lawrence, Lillie Scott
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Dec 1982
     Mrs. Lillie Scott Lawrence of 144 Mallet St., Jackson died Nov. 29 at Monroe County Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Mrs. Lawrence was born Dec. 1, 1892 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Scott. She attended school in Monroe County, Ballard Norman in Macon, and Spellman College in Atlanta. Mrs. Lawrence was a member of Zion Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and missionary worker, and worked in the choir and youth departments.
     Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Ossie Thomas and Mrs. Alma Head, both of Jackson; Mrs. Helen Jones of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Willie Mae Watson of Detroit; son, William Lawrence, Rev. Leon Lawrence and Henry. Lawrence, all of Cleveland; sister, Mrs. Jessie Brownlow of Cleveland; 39 grandchildren, 55 great - grandchildren nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Saturday at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Walter C. James officiating.
     Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence, Loubertha
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Mar 1986
     Loubertha Lawrence, 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died March 7.
     Mrs. Lawrence was born in Jasper County, daughter of the late Richard and Gena Griffin.
     Survivors include a sister, Luella Head Smith of Jackson, and several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Saturday, March 15, at 230 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. A. F . Eusery. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services, was in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence, Reuben Dennis, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Apr 1971
Eatonton Rites Monday For R. D. Lawrence
     Mr. Reuben Dennis Lawrence, Jr., 47, of 360 Watkins Street, Jackson, died unexpectedly at Sylvan Grove Hospital Saturday morning, April 24th, after being admitted Friday night. He suffered a stroke at his home Friday night and never rallied from its effects before his death.
     Mr. Lawrence was born October 10, 1923 in Putnam County to the late Mr. Reuben D. Lawrence, Sr. of Putnam County and Mrs. Dollie Key Lawrence of Eatonton, who survives. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and was a salesman for the George F. Cram Company, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana for the past thirteen years. Prior to this he taught at Jackson High School for three years. He had made his home in Jackson for 17 years.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at eleven o'clock at the Jackson United Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Gray, pastor, and Rev. Hoyt Purcell of Eatonton officiating. Interment was in Eatonton Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Mrs. Celeste Reed Faust Lawrence of Jackson; two daughters, Miss Carole Lawrence and Miss Cathy Lawrence, both of Jackson; a son, Larry Lawrence of Jackson; mother, Mrs. R. D. Lawrence, Sr. of Eatonton; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph Towler of Monroe, Mrs. Robert Winslette and Mrs. Melvin Harrell, both of Eatonton; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Ralph Towler, Jr., George Welch, Jimmy Bell, Johnny Harrell, Dwane Caster, Warren Moore.

Lawrence, Timothy
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jul 1971
Two Youths Killed In July 4th Collision On Route 36
     A collision late Sunday afternoon, July 4th, at the intersection of Highway 36 and Keys Ferry Road which took the lives of two 17-year-old College Park youths, helped swell Georgia's weekend holiday toll to 36 and the nation's to a new record setting 627 highway fatalities.
     Instantly killed in the collision of the two autos about 6 p. m. was Kelly E. Summers, 17, of 4284 Alexandria Way, College Park. A passenger in the compact car was Timothy Lawrence, 4400 Janice Drive, College Park, who succumbed to his injuries Monday morning, July 5th, in an Atlanta hospital. A third passenger in the car, less seriously hurt, was Tommy Brown of 2544 Colonial Drive, College Park.
     The accident was investigated by the Butts County Sheriff's Department and the Griffin Post of the Georgia State Patrol. The accident occurred when the small foreign-made car occupied by the three College Park youths failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Keys Ferry Road with Georgia Route 36, about eight miles north of Jackson.
     The compact car was struck by an automobile occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson E. Queen and son, Randy 16, of 2443 N. Groveland Circle, Macon. The Queen car was traveling south on 36 in the direction of Jackson. The College Park car was traveling west on Keys Ferry Road.
     The dead and injured were taken in three Jackson ambulances to the Newton County Hospital where they received treatment. Enroute to Covington one of the ambulances was involved in an accident, a car reportedly pulled onto the highway in front of the ambulance. Damage to the ambulance was considerable but there was little injury to the driver and attendant.
     Both the Butts County Sheriff's Department and the Jackson Police Department report an unusually quiet fourth o{ July weekend with the tragic accident of Sunday afternoon being the only traffic mishap to mar the holiday period.

Lawrence, Walter
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 24, 1949.
Walter Lawrence, Colored Worker, Dies of Injuries.
     Walter Lawrence, 60 years of age, colored worker for the firm of Nutt & Bond of the past thirty years, was fatally injured Saturday morning when he was caught in a slide while moving fertilizer preparatory to mixing. He suffered internal injuries and died en route to a Macon hospital.
     Claude Wilson, another Negro worker, was slightly injured.
     The avalanche gave way without warning, it was explained, partially covering Lawrence. V. H. Ham, member of the firm, said no bones were broken but that Lawrence sustained internal injuries. Apparently the accident was unavoidable.
     With the exception of sometime spent with the Jackson Ice Corporation, Lawrence has been employed by Nutt & Bond for a long period and was regarded as a hard worker, steady and dependable.
     He is survived by his wife, several children and grandchildren. Funeral plans were in charge of Abe Trimmier.
     
Lawrence, Walter
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Dec 1964
Negro Killed In Henry County as Train Hits Car
     Walter Lawrence, 33, Negro residing in Henry County, was killed early Wednesday morning, November 25, about 5 o'clock when he crossed in front of a north bound Southern Railway passenger train in Henry County. He was enroute to his job with the City of Decatur when the accident happened.
     According to information received in Jackson, the accident occurred near the Irvin Morris home in Henry County. Lawrence, who was alone in the car, was believed to have been killed instantly. The car was destroyed.
     Lawrence is the son of Lillie Lawrence of Jackson and the late Walter Lawrence who was killed in an accident in the Nutt and Bond warehouse about 13 years ago. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife and 10 children.

Lawrence, William Taft
Jackson Progress Argus 7 Oct 1932
One Negro Slain, Two Are Seriously Injured
Fusillade of Bullets at Barbecue Saturday Night near Jenkinsburg. Stray Shots Injure Two Men
     As the result of a shooting affray near Jenkinsburg Saturday night, William Taft Lawrence, negro man, is dead, and two other blacks, Eddie Barron and Raymond Stewart, are seriously wounded.
     Stewart was shot through the left lung and abdomen and Barron was shot through the right breast. Both men are in a serious condition, it is reported.
     The trouble started at a barbecue. Lawrence, Butts county negro recently returned from Cleveland, where he had been employed. It was said that Stewart started the trouble. R. L. Duffey is said to have fired the shot that killed Lawrence and the other men were hit by stray bullets in the fusillade of firing that followed.
     Officers investigated the case but as yet have made no arrest.

Lawson, Belle Alama Roberts
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 21, 1916
Mrs. E. L. Lawson Answers Summons.
     Friends throughout the county were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. E. L. Lawson, of Flovilla, which occurred Wednesday morning at t a private sanitarium in Atlanta. Death was due to apoplexy, it was said. Mrs. Lawson had been in feeble health for some time but it was not thought her condition was serious.
     Mrs. Lawson was one of the county's most prominent women. Before her marriage she was Miss Belle Roberts, a daughter of the late L. T. Roberts, of Covington, and was a member of a wealthy and well known family. She was a member of the Methodist church and was held in high esteem.
     The surviving relatives are her husband, Mr. E. L. Lawson, a wealthy business man and farmer, an only daughter, Miss Lurine Lawson; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Mann, of Jonesboro; a brother, Mr. Raymond Roberts, of Covington. She was a niece of Mrs. J. W. Carmichael and Mr. A. J. Roberts, of Jackson.
     Mrs. Lawson was about 40 years of age.
     The body was taken to Flovilla Wednesday night and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. J. T. Pendley officiating. Interment was in the Flovilla Cemetery.
Lawson, Calvin Randolph
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Feb 1994
     Calvin Randolph Lawson of Jackson died Thurs., Feb. 3.
     Funeral services were held Tues., Feb. 8, at St. Mark's United Pentecostal Church with Bishop Herman Barber officiating. Interment was in Fairfields Cemetery.
     Mr. Lawson was born Feb. 9, 1955 in Butts County.
     Survivors include wife, Brenda Gail Lawson; daughter, Donte Lawson; sons, Cozena Lawson and Marcus Lawson; stepson, Michael Stewart; mother, Ruby Lawson Elliot; step father, Rev. Eunice Elliot; brothers, Matthew, Phillip and Cornelius Lawson,
all of Jackson, and Samuel Lawson of Jenkinsburg; sisters, Dorothy Hicks, Vanessa Dodson, Vivian Wise, Carolyn Lawson, Debra Lawson and Linda Lawson; five step sisters; five step brothers; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; several aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lawson, Clovis
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Sep 1955
Jackson Negro Couple Victim of Murder., Suicide
      The bullet-pierced bodies of a Jackson Negro couple, David Lawson, 41, and his wife, Clovis, 40, were discovered early Monday morning in their car off Highway 42, about two miles north of Locust Grove.
     Investigating officers termed their deaths as "murder and suicide." Lawson's body had two pistol wounds, one through the right arm and into the chest cavity and the other in his left side. Clovis Lawson had a single bullet wound in her chest.
     The death car was off the left side of State Highway 42, about 35 yards in a pasture. The Lawsons left Jackson at about 4 a. m. bound for Atlanta, where David worked for an Atlanta trucking firm.
     Officers advanced the theory that Clovis shot her husband once in the right arm while the car was still moving and then again in the left side after the car had stopped. They believe she then took her own life.
     All three bullets were fired at a close range and left severe powder burns, the officers stated. A .38 caliber revolver, identified as belonging to Lawson, was found in the foot of the car on the side of his wife. Both bodies were on the front seat, with Lawson's slumped under the wheel.
     A thorough autopsy was performed, with the bullets removed from the bodies and checked for ballistics with the gun found in the car.
     The Lawsons, who lived on Crum Ave. in Jackson, are survived by seven children, ranging in age from 3 to 17 years.
     Trimier Funeral Home will be in charge of the double funeral service, tentatively set for Sunday.

Lawson, David
(See Lawson, Clovis)
Lawson, Eddie Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Mar 1989
     Eddie Lee Lawson, 65, of Jackson, died Feb. 10 at Georgia Baptist Hospital.
     The funeral was held Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at St. Mark United Pentecostal Church in Jenkinsburg with Bishop Herman Barber officiating. Burial was in the Fairfield cemetery. Mr. Lawson was the pastor of St. Mark United Pentecostal Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Ruby M. Lawson; daughters, Linda B. Lawson, Vivian D. Lawson, Vanessa L. Dodson, and Debra F. Lawson, all of Jackson, Carolyn J. Lawson of Griffin, and Dorothy Ruth Lawson of Atlanta; sons, Calvin R., Phillip L., Samuel D., and Cornelius F. Lawson, all of Jackson, Matthew Lawson of Jenkinsburg, and Freddie J. Lawson of McDonough; sisters, Flora B. Dunn, Jessie M. Lawson, and Mary Lou Lawson, all of Jackson, and Rosie L. Osbie of Stone Mountain; brothers,
Henry J. Lawson and Charlie James Lawson, both of Atlanta; two daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; 14 grandchildren; seven aunts, five uncles; many nephews, nieces, and other relatives.
     Adams Memorial Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Lawson, Edwin Lee
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 15, 1924
Mr. E. L. Lawson Died In Atlanta.
     Coming as a shock to a large number of friends in Butts county was the death of Mr. E. L. Lawson, 65 years of age, which occurred at his home in Atlanta Friday night at 6:50 o'clock. He was stricken Friday morning and lingered a few hours before the end came. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage.
     Mr. Lawson spent Wednesday and Thursday in Jackson and seemed in his accustomed health. On Wednesday he attended a meeting of the directors of the Jackson National Bank, and Thursday was spent at his farm. Returning to Atlanta Thursday night, he became ill next day.
     Mr. Lawson had been a life-long resident of Butts county until a few weeks ago when he moved to Atlanta to reside. His home was at 195 North Moreland avenue. He recently traded part of his extensive farm holdings in Butts county for Atlanta city property. He still retained large holdings here and was one of the largest land owners in Butts county. Mr. Lawson made his home in Flovilla prior to moving to Atlanta.
     The family is one of the oldest and most prominent in Butts county. His father, the late Robert Lawson, was sheriff of Butts county at one time. His mother was a Miss Hendrick. Mr. Lawson was a mane of large affairs. In addition to his farming interests he was a director of the Jackson National Bank. He was a member of the Methodist church.
     He is survived by one daughter, Miss Lurline Lawson; one brother, Mr. F. M. Lawson, of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Thomas and Miss Lula Lawson, of Forsyth.
     The body was brought to Flovilla Sunday afternoon and taken to the Methodist church where short funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Cline. Mr. Cline paid the deceased a lofty tribute.
     The funeral was largely attended and many lovely floral offerings attested the esteem in which he was held.
     The pallbearers were Messrs. R. L. Allen, R. H. Henderson, J. T. Gibson, B. A. Wright, R. W. Watkins, Mr. Wood and Mr. Robert Lawson of Atlanta. Interment was in the Flovilla cemetery beside his wife who preceded him to the grave several years.

Lawson, Francis Marion
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 6, 1928
Mr. F. M. Lawson Passes At His Home In Atlanta.
     Butts county friends and relatives of Mr. Frank M. Lawson, 74, years of age, a former well known business man of Flovilla, will regret to learn of his death, which occurred in Atlanta Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. Lawson had been in declining health for some time and the past week suffered a stroke of paralysis, which proved the immediate cause of death.
     Mr. Lawson was born and reared in Butts county and was a member of a pioneer family of this section. His early business life was spent at Indian Springs and Flovilla, and there he amassed a considerable estate. He disposed of his extensive farm holdings a few years ago, exchanging farm lands for business property in Atlanta. He then disposed of his mercantile interests at Flovilla and moved to Atlanta for permanent residence. He was formerly one of the largest land owners in the county.
     Well known to most of the citizens of the county, through his farming business operations, Mr. Lawson was highly esteemed. Through occasional visits to relatives here and in Indian Springs he kept in touch with Butts county affairs.
     He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Theresa Wright, of Indian Springs, a sister of Miss Mary Wright and Mr. B. A. Wright, of Jackson; one sister, Miss Lula Lawson of Forsyth, and a niece, Mrs. T. J. Franklin, of Barnesville. He was a brother of the late Mr. E. L. Lawson.
     The body was taken Wednesday morning to Flovilla and funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 9 o'clock, with Rev. T. J. Bryson officiating. Interment was in the family lot at Sandy Creek cemetery.

Lawson, Harold
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 4, 1929
Mr. Harold Lawson Is Taken By Death
     The death of Mr. Harold Lawson, 15 years of age, occurred at his home in Pepperton Wednesday night at 7:30. Death followed several days illness of typhoid fever. Many friends of the family will regret to learn of the young man's passing.
He was a member of Antioch Baptist church, Dodge county, and was highly esteemed by his friends and acquaintances.
     Funeral plans have not been announced.
     He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lawson, one sister, Miss Pearl Lawson; three brothers, J. W., Lamar and T. J. Lawson; grandfather, Mr. John Gunn Sr.

Lawson, Hendrick A.
  Middle Georgia Argus September 29, 1885
Indian Spring, September 28, 1885.
     Our town is overshadowed with gloom; made doubly so, by the sad death of two good citizens, Mr. Hendrick Lawson, brother of Mr. R. J. Lawson, who recently died, one of our most worthy young men, died at the home of his mother yesterday morning.

  Middle Georgia Argus October 6, 1885
     It is with a heart full of sympathy, which is expressive of the entire community, that I mail you the sad intelligence of the death oh Mr. Hendrick Lawson, which sad event occurred on Sunday the 27th ult., at 5 o'clock a.m. This is the second link broken in the golden chain of love, that binds true hearts together in this household within a space of a few months. The 25th of last month the grim monster Death, claimed for his victim Mr. R. J. Lawson, which was the first link broken in the family circle. It almost crushed the heart of a devoted mother of loving brothers and sisters, and casts a gloom of sadness over the entire community. And now the death of Hendrick, the youngest brother who was the pet of the household is indeed heard to bear, and most deservedly entitles the bereaved family to the sympathy of the entire community, which they most assuredly have. The writer lived for several years next door neighbor to this kind family, with an invalid wife and small children, and will never be able to repay the debt of gratitude for kindness at their hands. When the midnight lamp flickered in a neighbors cottage there was soon an inquiry from the Lawson home to know if help was wanted; when that old friend and mother, those sisters and noble brothers were ever ready to aid any way. Better neighbors, better friends or a nobler family never lived than this, and we have the gratifying consolation to know they have the sympathy of all who
     Knew them in this the saddest of all sad hours. We truly hope they will have the christian fortitude to submit to the will of Him who rules in adversity and prosperity.

Middle Georgia Argus October 13, 1885
Obituary.
     Hendrick A. Lawson, son of Col. Robt. And L. E. Lawson, was born in Indian Springs Butts County Ga., Nov. 22, 1851 and died Sept. 27, 1885. The subject of this obituary was a young man of sterling qualities. For love and obedience to his parents and devotion to his brothers and sisters you rarely find his equal. In business life he was prompt, ready and energetic, and scrupulously honest. In the schoolroom he was pleasant studious obedient, winning the affections of both teachers and students. He was far remote from that contentious presumptions which characterize many of our young men in intruding their opinions upon all subjects at all times and all places, and yet in the circles where he moved his conduct was becoming and his judgment respected. Before he died he gave good evidence that his way was clear. Thus passed away one of the most highly esteemed young men on Indian Springs. May the God of all comfort grant to the bereaved mother and weeping brothers and sisters the consolation of his grace.
D. F. C. Timmons.
Flovilla, Ga. October 5th, 1885.

Lawson, Infant
  The Jackson Argus December 6, 1901
     Two deaths are reported to have occurred in the county yesterday the 22-year-old son of Ben Edwards, and the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lawson. The Argus extends sympathy to all the bereaved.

Lawson, James C.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jan 1979
James Lawson, Ex-Teacher Buried Here
     Funeral services for James C. Lawson, former teacher in the Butts County School System, were held December 23rd at the Fairfield A. M. E. Church where he was a steward. A native of Jackson, he was employed by the local school system until his illness. Prior to joining the Butts County System, Mr. Lawson taught Industrial Arts at the former Fairmont High School and at Spalding Junior High School in Spalding County.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene Williams Lawson, and two children Sandy, 10, and James Eric 9, by his marriage to the late Mrs. Mercedes Ballard Lawson.

Lawson, James C., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Feb 1995
     James C. Lawson Sr. of Jackson died Saturday, Feb. 11, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Fairfield A.M.E Church with Rev. H. E. Terrell officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Lawson was born Sept. 13, 1911 in Butts County, son of the late Robert and Mary Lawson. He was a member of Fairfield AME Church served as a member of steward board
     Survivors include wife, Eliza T. Lawson; sons and daughters-in-law Edward and Catherine Price of Cincinnati, OH, June and Corrine Lawson of Youngstown, OH, Cecil and Helen Lawson; Arthur Lawson of Jackson, Wiston Lawson of and Evelyn Lawson of Jackson and Nathaniel and Cheryl Lawson of Pensacola, FL; daughters, Arvella Taylor of Cincinnati, OH, Mary T. Hunter of Atlanta and Virginia Lawson of Jackson; brothers, Joe and Fred Lawson, of Youngstown, OH; sister, Annie Mae Foster of Youngstown, OH, 28 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lawson, Lucious P., Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 24, 1922
Mrs. L. P. Lawson Passed To Reward.
     The death of Mrs. L. P. Lawson, 34 years of age, occurred at her home in Pepperton Sunday night. Death was due to typhoid fever and other complications.
     Mrs. Lawson is survived by her husband and a ten-months-old child; her father, Mr. Silas Benton, of Newton county; three brothers, Mr. J. E. Benton, of Pepperton, and Messrs. E. E., and E. J. Benton of Newton county.
     The funeral was held at Pepperton church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Martin. Interment was in the Pepperton cemetery.

Lawson, Lucious Preston
Jackson Progress Argus Mar 4 1971
L. P. Lawson Dies After Long Illness
     Mr. Lucious Preston Lawson, 83, of Rt. 2, Jackson, died Saturday night, February 27th, at 11:45 o'clock in the Sylvan Grove Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Mr. Lawson was born August 5, 1887 in Newton County but had been a lifelong resident of Butts County. He was a retired textile employee and a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at three o;'clock from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Cross, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lawson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Viola Brown Lawson of Jackson; three sons, Doyle Lawson, of Chattanooga, Tenn, Calvin Lawson and George Lawson, both of Jackson; a daughter, Capt. Alice Faye Lawson, U. S. Army, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Retha Cox of Suffolk, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Barnes of Jackson; seven grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Floyd Moore, Jim Barnes, John Bill Barnes, J. W. Lawson, T. W. Leverett, and Charles Brownlee.

Lawson, Lula
Jackson Progress-Argus 29 Mar 1935
Miss Lula Lawson Dies Forsyth Home Tuesday
     The many friends in Jackson and Butts county of Miss Lula Lawson were sorry to learn of her death which occurred early Tuesday morning at her home in Forsyth. Death followed an illness of several weeks.
     Miss Lawson was the daughter of Mr. Robert Lawson and wife, Mrs. Lucy Hendrick Lawson, pioneer residents of Butts county. Mr. Lawson was sheriff of the county in 1841-7, the old Lawson home place still occupies a commanding site at Indian Springs. It is one of the landmarks of ante-bellum days. Miss Lawson made her home at Indian Springs until the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. J. M. Thomas several years ago when she went to Forsyth to reside with Mrs. Thomas. She had two brothers Mr. E. L. Lawson and Mr. Frank Lawson, both prominent business men of this county although both of them resided in Atlanta in their later years.
     The only surviving relatives are a niece, Mrs. Lurline Lawson Franklin and her two children, Frances and Lawson, of Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at noon at Sandy Creek church and interment was in the church cemetery.
     The services were in charge of Rev. Augustus Ernest, pastor of the Forsyth Methodist church of which Miss Lawson was a member, assisted by Rev. H. D. Warnock of the Forsyth Baptist church.
     
Lawson, Matthew
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jul 1994
     Matthew Lawson of Jackson died Fri., July 8, at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     Funeral services were held Tues., July 12, at St. Mark United Pentecostal Church in Jenkinsburg with Rev. Grady Head officiating. Interment was in the Fairfield Cemetery.
     Mr. Lawson was born Dec. 28, 1947 in Butts County, son of the late Rev. Eddie Lawson and Ruby Lawson.
     Survivors include his mother. Ruby Lawson Elliot and stepfather Rev. Eunico Elliot, of Griffin; brothers, Phillip and Cornelious Lawson, both of Jackson and Samuel Lawson of Jenkinsburg; sisters, Dorothy Hicks of Flovilla, Vanessa Dodson of Locust Grove, Vivian Wise of Rome, Carolyn Lawson of Griffin, and Debra and Linda Lawson, both of Jackson; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 
Lawson, Nancy
Georgia Weekly Telegraph & Journal & Messenger (Macon, Ga.) May 30, 1876
     Miss Nancy Lawson, of Butts county, died last week in the 91st year of her age.
                    
Lawson, Robert J.
  Middle Georgia Argus July 14, 1885
Death of R. J. Lawson.
     It has been our sad duty to part with one of the most energetic, enterprising and worthy young men ever raised at Indian Spring.
     On last Wednesday morning a cloud of sadness was cast over our citizens, caused by the announcement that Robert Lawson had died the night previous. He had been several months in New York as the representative of the Swift Specific Company, and returned home about two weeks ago to sped the season. While in Atlanta he felt symptoms of rheumatism, which became inflammatory soon after his arrival at home. His physician soon had the disease checked, and on the evening of his death was so much improved as to be considered out of danger. His friends and family expected him to be out in a few days, but while the family were at supper Tuesday evening from an attack of rheumatism of the heart, or congestion he died in a few minutes. The suddenness of his death made the announcement sadder to his many friends.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W, G. McMichael at the residence of Mrs. Lawson and the remains interred by the Royal Arch Mason at Sandy Creek cemetery, attended by a vast crowd of friends and relatives. We tender our deepest Sympathy.
W. F. S.

Lawson, Theresa Thelma Wright
28 Dec, 1939
Mrs. F. M. Lawson, Beloved Resident, Claimed by Death
     The death of Mrs. Theresa Wright Lawson, 88 years of age, one of Jackson's most widely beloved women brought sadness, to hosts of friends at the Christmas season. She passed away Thursday night at her home on Indian Springs street after an illness of several days with pneumonia. She had been in declining health for several years.
     Mrs. Lawson,'connected with one of the county's old and prominent families, was born at Indian Springs, daughter of B. A. Wright, Sr. and his wife, Martha Brady Wright. Her father, a Confederate soldier, died in service near Canton, Miss., where he is buried. Her mother, entrusted with the care of five small children, continued to reside at Indian Springs where she engaged in business.
     With the exception of a few years spent in Atlanta, Mrs. Lawson spent her entire life in Butts ncounty. With her late husband, Frank M. Lawson, prominent farmer and merchant, she conducted a business at Indian Springs and Flovilla. Disposing of their holdings here the family moved to Atlanta for residence and following the death of her husband Mrs. Lawson returned Jackson and for the past few years had lived with her brother, Mr. B. A. Wright, and her sister, Miss Mary Wright, on Indian Springs street.
     A successful business woman, Mrs. Lawson showed the qualities of leadership. After giving up business connections she had lived quietly within a devoted family circle. A kind and considerate neighbor, she took much pleasure in doing gentle deeds of kindness to those about her. She typified in her life the grace and charm associated with women of gentle breeding. She was a member of the Druid Hills Methodist church, Atlanta.
     Graveside services were conducted at the Indian Springs cemetery Friday afternoon at 2:30 by .the Rev. J. C. Callaway, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church. A quartette, Mrs. S. H. Thornton, Mrs. R. P. Sasnett, J. Avon Gaston and R. P. Sasnett, sang favorite hymns, Rock of Ages and Abide With Me. The handsome floral offerings evidenced the affection of friends, relatives and organizations.
     The pallbearers were H. O. Ball, E. L. Smith, C. E. McMichael, S. L. Austin, W. E. Watkins, R. P. Sasnett.
     Burial was in the family lot, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Delia Wright Watkins, of Indian Springs, and Miss Mary Wright, of Jackson; one brother, B. A. Wright,; president of the Pepperton Cotton Mills and leading business executive; two nephews, R. Wright Watkins, of Indian Springs, and Ben Watkins, of Albuquerque, N. M.; four nieces, Mrs. S. L. Austin, of Atlanta; Miss Delia Watkins, of New York City; Miss Georgia Watkins, of Rochester, N. Y.; Mrs. H. C. Huckett, Riverhead, N. Y.; two great-nephews, Richard and Robert Bryans Watkins, students at Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn.

Lawson, Viola Wingate
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jul 1972
Rites Held Sunday For Mrs. Lawson
     Mrs. Viola Wingate Lawson, 68, died about one thirty o'clock Saturday morning July 8th, at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County were she had been a patient for over a year.
     Born September 30, 1903 in Pelham, Mrs. Lawson was the daughter of the late Mr. R. W. Wingate and Mrs. Lutica Wingate .
     Mrs. Wingate had resided in the Mt. Vernon area of Butts County for a long number of years and was the widow of Mr. Lucious Lawson, a retired farmer, who died February 27, 1971.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lawson were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Leon Cross, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lawson is survived by two sons, George Lawson and Calvin Lawson, both of Jackson; two daughter, Mrs. Retha Cox of Forsyth and Mrs. Alice Ward of Northport, Alabama; a step-son, Doyle Lawson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Pecola Plunkett and Mrs. Bennie Rutledge, both of Macon; two brothers, R. D. Wingate of Atlanta and Noah Wingate, Macon; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild.
     Pallbearers were Floyd Moore, Andrew Moore, Talmadge Moore, Charles Brownlee, Perry Culpepper, and Bill Barnes.

Lawson, William Calvin
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jul 1961
William C. Lawson Died June 28 at Griffin Hospital
     Mr. William Calvin Lawson, 70, of 932 Lake Avenue, Griffin, died Wednesday afternoon, June 28, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     A retired carpenter, Mr. Lawson was a native of Newton County. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Nelms Lawson; two sons, Roy Lawson of Atlanta and Billy Lawson of Griffin; three daughers, Mrs. Willie Mae Soderervick of Astoria, Ore., Mrs. Betty Williams of California and Miss Sandra Gale Lawson of Griffin; a brother, L. P. Lawson of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Jones of Jackson and Mrs. Lizie Barnes of McDonough.
     Funeral services for Mr. Lawson were held Friday afternoon from McDonald Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. Hartwell Kennedy and the Rev. R. G. Corley officiating. Burial was in the Jackson City Cemetery with McDonald Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lawson, William J.
  The Jackson Argus August 2, 1907
Sad And Fatal Accident.
     Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Lawson, of Griffin, drove to High Falls, and while driving down a hill to a high bridge which spans the Towaliga river the horse took fright and dashed over the rocky incline, throwing Mr. Lawson from the bridge, a distance of thirty feet, on the rocks below, fracturing his skull and shattering his leg. He was carried to the home of Mr. Robert Phinizee, where he lived a few hours. Mrs. Lawson was uninjured. Mr. Lawson was thirty-five years of age and a popular express messenger on the Chattanooga division of the Central of Georgia Railroad, and had been married only a few months.

The Jacksonian Aug 2 1907
Deplorable Accident at High Falls Sunday
     Last Sunday afternoon Mr. Lawson form Griffin was thrown from his buggy at High Falls and is not at t his time (Monday) expected to live. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson left Indian Spring Sunday afternoon to go to High Falls. On arriving there Mrs. Lawson was driving down the hill just before arriving at the bridge, when Mr. Lawson thinking the horse needed a firmer hand reached to get the lines, and in checking the horse pulled the wrong line which caused the buggy to miss the bridge, causing him to fall fifteen feet onto the rocks below breaking his leg and arm and fracturing his skull. Dr. Steel and two physicians from Griffin are in attendance on the injured man, but give no hopes of his recovery.
     Later. Mr. Lawson died Wednesday morning.

Lawton, James W.
Jackson Progress Argus 12 May 1982
     Funeral services for James W. Lawton, 61, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens in Forsyth. The Rev. Edgar Pritchett officiated with Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home of Forsyth in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lawton, who died Friday, was a Methodist and a retired truck driver.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Blanche R. Lawton of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and Mrs. Mary Frances Bedsole, both of Jackson; three brothers, John Lawton of Indian Springs, Bruce Lawton of Toledo, Ohio and Billy Lawton of Sanduskie, Ohio.

Lawton, Ola Mae Maddox
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1971
Rites This Morning For Mrs. Lawton
     Mrs. Ola Mae Maddox Lawton, 73, of Route 1, Jackson, died at six o'clock Tuesday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital after a lengthy illness.
     Mrs. Lawton was born in Butts County on June 19, 1897 to the late Mr. John Clark Maddox of Butts County and Mrs. Luddie Sellers Maddox, also of Butts County. She was a retired employee of Pepperton Cotton Mills.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lawton will be conducted Thursday morning, January 28th, at 11 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, and Rev. Billy Ring, pastor of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Pepperton Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lawton is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Lawton of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Horace Watkins and Mrs. James R. Bedsole, both of Jackson; four sons, James W. Lawton, Forsyth, John M. Lawton, Flovilla, C. B. Lawton of Toledo, Ohio and William H. Lawton, Sandusky, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Boyd of McDonough, Mrs. Eva Norris of Atlanta, Mrs. LaRue Price of Carrollton; a brother, Robert L. Maddox of Greenwood, South Carolina; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Lawton, Virginia Florence Glass
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 10, 1953
Mrs. J. W. Lawton Claimed by Death
     Mrs. Virginia Glass Lawton, 34 wife of James Wesley Lawton, died at her home on West Third Street Friday afternoon after an illness of several days.
     Mrs. Lawton was born in Butts county and spent her entire life here, residing first in the Jenkinsburg community and later moving to Towaliga district. In recent months the family had resided in Jackson. She was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church and took an active interest in religious affairs.
     Survivors, in addition to her husband, are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Glass of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Jewel Colwell of Jackson; two brothers, J. W. Glass and W. H Glass, both of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church with Rev. Wade H. Bell Jr. and Rev. W. H. Lewis officiating. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were T. H. Stallworth, A. B. Stallworth, J. L. Stallworth, C. E. White, J. L. White, R. L. White.

Layton, Marilu Webb
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Aug 1986
     Marilu Webb Layton, 90, of 257 Cart Drive, Spartanburg, S.C., died Friday morning at her residence. funeral was held Sunday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Bill O'Conner officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     A native of Monroe County, Mrs. Layton was the daughter of the late Charles W. Webb and Sallie Shannon Webb.
     She was the widow of J. Clark Layton and was first married to the late George C. Ogletree. Mrs. Layton was a homemaker and was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church in Spartanburg, S.C. She attended Tift College in Forsyth.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles D. Ashmore of Spartanburg, S.C; brothers, Charles W. Webb of Fayetteville and Cary H. Webb of Riverdale; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and several relatives in the Butts County area.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lazenby, J. B.
Jackson Progress-Argus Jul 9 1970
Two Drownings in Area Mar July 4th Holidays
     The 4th of July holidays were marred locally by two area drownings, one occurring Friday afternoon in South River, the second occurring Saturday afternoon in the lake at High Falls State Park.
     J. B. Lazenby, 16, of Rute3, Eatonton, was the first victim, drowning about two o'clock in South River just above the bridge of Georgia Highway 36. It was reported that the youth, in company with several companions from Eatonton, had swan the neck of the river several times when on another attempt the youthful swimmer called for help and was seen to go under. A companion attempted to rescue him but was forced to give up the attempt because of the victim's struggle. Members of the Butts and Newton County Rescue Units were called to the scene with the body being recovered about 6:25 o'clock by Steve Biggers, a diver, from Covington. Newton County Coroner Sam Cowan ruled that death was by accidental drowning.
     The youthful victim was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Joe Lazenby of Eatonton and was a former student at Putnam Co. High School. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Caldwell-Cowan Funeral Home in Covington with the Rev. Bill Cagle officiating. Interment was in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Eatonton.
     In addition to his parents, Mr. Lazenby is survived by a brother, James Robert Lazenby; four sisters, Miss Diane Lazenby, Miss Penny Lazenby, Miss Patricia Lazenby, and Miss Mary Evelyn Lazenby, all of Eatonton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben M. Wall of Eatonton and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lazenby of Conyers; grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Mae Wall of Eatonton.
     The second drowning victim was a 14-year-old Negro boy, Gary Hicks, of Route 1, Barnesville.
     S. L. (Shorty) Letson, High Falls State Park Superintendent. Said the drowning occurred about 12:45 o'clock Saturday, July 4th, when Gary, in company with companions, waded into the water at the beach area, went too far and being a non-swimmer, floundered and went under in approximately nine feet of water. Mr. Letson said his body was recovered and brought ashore in less than five minutes and a Barnesville physician, identified by Mr. Letson as Dr. George T. Henry. Administered resuscitation for thirty to forty minutes but to no avail. The young boy was pronounced dead on arrival at Monroe County Hospital by the physician on duty.
     Mr. Letson said the facilities of High Falls State Park were taxed by the heavy influx of vacationers and he had to turn campers away during the weekend. Mr. Letson said campers were present from most states of the union and included several from Canada.

Leach, David Carmichael
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Nov 1941
David C. Leach Died Sunday At Mother's Home
     David Carmichael Leach, 38 years of age, died Sunday night at 8 o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. M. Leach, on north Second street after an illness of several months.
     Widely known young businessman, the death of Mr. Leach came as a shock to a host of friends. He was born and reared in Jackson, son of Mrs. Pearl Carmichael Leach and the late Mr. Leach, Jackson alderman and business leader. He was a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Carmichael, pioneer residents of the county.
     Educated in the Jackson public schools and Georgia Military Academy, he was graduated from an Atlanta business school and then began an active business career. For some years he resided in Palatka and Miami, Fla., and for the past few years had been engaged in business in Griffin. He took an active interest in community affairs and his agreeable personality drew to him many warm friends.
     Mr. Leach was a member of the Methodist church and a Mason.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Knighton of Palatka, Fla.; his mother, Mrs. J. M. Leach of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Hughlen R. Thornton of Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, J. Lewis Leach of Albany; two aunts, Mrs. W. F. MaLaier of Jackson and Mrs. Ruby Singleton of Washington, D. C ; two nephews, Hughlen Thornton Jr. of Fort Hancock, N. J., and Johnny Leach of Albany.
     Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock with the Rev. J. C. Callaway, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiating. After reading a number of scripture passages, Mr. Callaway closed by reading Tennyson's immortal "Crossing the Bar."
     A quartette from. the Methodist church choir composed of Mrs. D. P. Settle, Mrs. J. A. Gaston, R. P. Sasnett and C. E. McMichael sang, two songs, "Thy Will Be Done" and "Song of My Soul." Mrs. J. W. O'Neal was piano accompanist.
     Beautiful flowers were sent by relatives, friends and various organizations and the services were attended by a large number of out-of-town visitors.
     Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes directing plans. The pallbearers were A. W. Newton, L. M. Spencer, N. A. Powell, Joel B. Mallet of Jackson and Peyton Blake and J. K. D'Ausentine of Griffin.

Leach, Frances
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 4, 1924
Mrs. Frances Leach Claimed By Death.
     The death of Mrs. Frances Leach, ___ years of age, occurred Saturday at the home of her niece, Mrs. P. Crane, at Pepperton. Old and infirm age were given as the cause of death.
     Mrs. Leach, who was a member of Beersheba church, was a most estimable Christian character. She had made her home with Mrs. Crane for some time. A niece, Mrs. Crane, is the only immediate surviving relative.
     The body was carried Sunday morning to Beersheba church for funeral and interment. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Elliott and interment was in the church yard.

Leach, John Lewis "Spec"
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Apr 1981
Spec Leach Is Buried In Albany
     Funeral services for John Lewis "Spec" Leach, 75, of Albany, were held March 10th at Crown Hill Mausoleum.
     A native of Jackson, Mr. Leach had lived in Albany for the past 43 years where he was known affectionately as "the Mayor of Pine Avenue. "
     He was owner and operator of J. L. Leach Realty Co., a member of First United Methodist Church and the 50-year-old Phi Delta Theta Club. He was educated at Georgia Military Academy, the University of Georgia and Mercer University and was a past owner and operator of Mayfair Jewelers and Southern Finance Company in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christine Harris Leach of Albany; a Son, J. L. "Spec" Leach, Jr. of Albany; a daughter Mrs. Reginald (Suzanne) Hartin of Albany; a sister, Mrs. Hulen Thornton of Knoxville, Tenn.; six grandchildren.

Leach, John Wesley
  Butts County Progress June 23, 1916
Mr. J. W. Leach Claimed By Death
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. M Leach and family sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Leach's father, Mr. John Wesley Leach, who died at his home, 89 Clifton avenue, Atlanta, Sunday morning. He had been on feeble health for several months and his death did not occasion surprise, though it came as a painful shock to members of the family. Mr. Leach, who had obtained the age of 78 years, was a Confederate veteran and a member of the Methodist church. He was a highly esteemed citizen and formerly resided in Griffin.
     The funeral took place at Mt. Zion camp ground, near Griffin Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, and was largely attended.
     The surviving relatives are his wife, three sons, Messrs. J. R. and F. P., of Atlanta, J. M. Leach of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Starr and Mrs. W. h. Flury, of Atlanta, Mrs. M. P. Harris, of Macon; one brother, Mr. J. E. Leach, of Griffin; one sister, Mrs. G. w. Dorsett, Fayetteville.

Leach, Joseph Marion
Jackson Progress-Argus Aug 10 1917
Mr. J. M. Leach Called by Death
Had Been Critically Sick Several Weeks
An Influential Citizen
     Mr. J. M. Leach, one of the prominent citizens of the county, died at his home in Jackson Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. News of his passing was not unexpected, as he had been critically ill for several days and had been confined to his room for more than a month. His death came as a shock to his family and an unusually large number of friends throughout the county.
     The deceased was one of the county's most useful citizens. He was held in high and affectionate esteem by a large circle of friends and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him. Mr. Leach had been a resident of Jackson for a number of years and had been engaged in the livery business for the past few years. He was a native of Spalding county. A few years ago he served as alderman of the city of Jackson from the second ward. He was frank and open in his speech, big hearted and ever ready to do a friend a favor. Hundreds of friends have asked daily about his condition and when news came that he had passed away many expressions of sincere regret were heard.
     Mr. Leach was 490 years of age. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Pearl Carmichael of this city before he marriage; three children, Miss Naidene Leach, three children, Masters Lewis and David Leach; two brothers, Messrs. J. R. And F. P. Leach, of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Starr and Mrs. W. H. Flury, of Atlanta, Mrs. M. P. Harris. Of Macon.
     The funeral will be held in Jackson Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Leach, Oscar, Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus March 29, 1901
     Mrs. Oscar Leach, who was so horribly burned last Friday afternoon while burning a brush heap near her home in Griffin, died from her injuries Sunday morning after much suffering.

Leach, Pearl Carmichael
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 24, 1952
Church Rites for Mrs. J. M. Leach Saturday, July 19
     Mrs. Pearl Carmichael Leach, 79, died Thursday night, July 17, at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital after a critical illness of ten days and a period of declining health for several months. Mrs. Leach was paralyzed several days before her death. She was one of Jackson's best known and best beloved women.
     Mrs. Leach was the widow of the late J. M. Leach, prominent business man of Griffin and Jackson. She was a daughter of D. N. Carmichael and Mrs. Mollie Watkins Carmichael. She took an active interest in all religious, civic and patriotic activities in the community. She was a member of the Larkin Watson Chapter, U. D. C., the William McIntosh Chapter, D. A. R., the Jackson Woman's Club, the Mimosa Garden Club and the W. S. C. S. of the Jackson Methodist Church.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Hughlen Thornton Sr. of Knoxville, Tenn.; one son, Lewis Leach of Albany; three grandchildren, Hughlen Thornton Jr. of Knoxville' Spec and Susan Leach of Albany; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. W. F. MaLaier of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with Rev. H. H. Jones, former pastor, and now District Superintendent of the Griffin District, officiating.
     Pallbearers were D. P. Settle, Elwood Robison, James Buchanan, A. W. Newton, Marlin Spencer, Bert Carmichael Jr.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Leadley, George, Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus July 25, 1930
Mrs. George Leadley Is Killed in Auto Accident
Well Known at Indian Springs Where Family Visited
     The friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Leadley, of Lake Worth, Fla. were shocked to learn that Mrs. Leadley was instantly killed Friday afternoon near Anderson, S. C., in an automobile accident, According to information received here they were making a long hill when the brakes suddenly locked, turning the car over and pinning Mrs. Leadley underneath. Mr. Leadley was also injured, but the extent of his injuries has not been learned here.
     Both Mr. and Mrs. Leadley have been visitors to Indian Springs the past 25 years. They had just completed a two weeks' stay at the Arnold House, leaving early Friday morning to spend the remainder of the summer at Hendersonville, N. C. Coming over from England years ago they made their home in Detroit, Michigan where Mr. Leadley became one of the leading florists of that city. Later they moved to Florida, Mr. Leadley having extensive interests there, He had retired from active business. Besides her husband, Mrs. Leadley is survived by several children and grandchildren, of Lake Worth, Fla.

Leadley, Ossie Arnold Brown
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1984
     Ossie Arnold Brown Leadley, 94. of Lake Worth, Fla. died Sept. 28 in Columbia, S.C. at the home of her daughter.
     Mrs. Leadley was the former Ossie Arnold of Indian Springs. She was the daughter of the late Rev. William H. and Mary Frances Winburn Arnold. She was a retired broker for a Lake Worth real estate and insurance company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Worth and St. Cecelia Music Club of Palm Beach. She studied music at Brenau Conservatory in Gainesville, Ga.
     Survivors include a daughter, Lucille B. Shelley of Columbia; son, William O. Brown, Jr. of Miami; grandc hildren ; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

Ledbetter, Willie Drue
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jun1984
     Willie Drue Ledbetter, 56, of Route 2, Jackson, died Friday afternoon at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Decatur.
     Mr. Ledbetter was born in Atlanta, son of the late James A. Ledbetter and Jessie Hazel Ledbetter. He was a crane operator and a member of Local Union 926. He was a member of the Baptist church.
     Survivors include his wife, Betty Rashwed Ledbetter; daughters, Brenda O'Neal of DeBary, Fla. and Patricia Gaines of Marietta step son, Charles Padilla of Atlanta; grandson, Michael Davis, U.S. Army, Germany; granddaughter, Melissa Davis of DeBary, Fla.; brothers, Thomas W. Ledbetter of Jonesboro and James A. Ledbetter of East Point; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Whitehurst officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in East Point.
     Pallbearers were Victor Carnes, Hartley Moody ,Chilton Hurst, Bobby Phillips, Ray Rowland, and James Wright.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ledford, Clifford M.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jan 1970
C. M. Ledford Buried Sunday In Pike Co.
     Mr. Clifford M. Ledford, 70, of Route 1, Flovilla died early Friday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson following a period of declining health extending over several months. He was retired from the pulpwood industry.
     Mr. Ledford was born in Andrews, North Carolina, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Menvers M. Ledford.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, January 18th, at 2:30 o'clock from the Mud Bridge Baptist Church in Pike County with the Rev. Robert Stewart officiating. Interment was in the Mud Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Ledford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Estelle Grant Ledford of Flovilla; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Coe, Jackson, Mrs. Virginia Pollard, Griffin, Miss Judy Ledford, Flovilla, four sons, Grover W. Ledford of Flovilla, Fred M. Ledford of Forest Park, Leonard Ledford of Flovilla and Roy Ledford of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Curtis of Andrews, N. C., Mrs. Gussie Henson, Otto, N. C.; five brothers, Garr Ledford of Dillard, John Ledford of Woodruff, S. C., Roland Ledford of Gainesville, Harden Ledford of Gainesville, Carroll Ledford of Andrews, N. C., 28 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Grover Ledford, Fred Ledford, Leonard Ledford, Roy Ledford, Cecil Coe, James R. Ledford.

Ledford, Estella Grant
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Sep 1975
Mrs. Ledford Was Buried On Sunday
     Mrs. Estella Grant Ledford, 69, of Route 1, Flovilla, died Thursday afternoon, September 4th, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon following a brief illness.
     Mrs. Ledford was born in Wayne County, North Carolina on October 24, 1905, the daughter of the late Mr. G. W. Grant and the late Mrs. Sara Thomason Grant. She was a member of the Vaga Baptist Church in Pike County.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Vaga Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Stewart officiating. Interment was in the Mud Bridge Baptist Church cemetery in Lamar County with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangement.
     Mrs. Ledford, widow of Clifford M. Ledford, is survived by four sons, Grover, Fred, and Leonard Ledford, all of Flovilla; Roy Ledford of Pensacola, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs, Betty Coe, Mrs. Virginia Pollard, and Miss Judy Ledford, all of Flovilla; one brother, Charlie Grant of Walterboro, S. C.; 32 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Carroll Harper, Clifford Ledford, Roy Ledford, W. L, McLeod, Jr., Arthur Lee Coe, James Coe.

Ledford, Fred Manver (Shorty)
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Apr 1986
     Fred Manver (Shorty) Ledford, 56, of Heard Street, Flovilla, died Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks.
     Mr. Ledford was born in Franklin, N.C., son of the late Clifford M. Ledford and Estella Grant Ledford. He was employed by Ford Motor Co. for several years and was active in the truck and logging business.
     Survivors include his wife, Ahna Bryant Ledford; sons, Fred Ledford Jr. and Cliff R. Ledford, both of Flovilla, and Joe W. Ledford of Jackson; daughters, Mary Alice Starrett, Joanne Woodruff, Betty Jean Ledford, and Dorothy Sue Yarbrough, all of Jackson; brothers, Leonard Ledford of Flovilla and Roy Ledford of Jackson; sisters, Judy Ledford, Virginia Coleman and Betty Coe, all of Flovilla; 10 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     The funeral was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl Byrd officiating. Burial was in the Mount Vernon Baptist Church cemetery.
     Pallbearers were David Pollard, Larry East, Gene East, Raleigh Bryant, BoJack Ledford and Junior Ledford.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Ledford, Grover Wayne
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jan 1978
Saturday Rites Were Held For G. W. Ledford
     Funeral services for Mr. Grover Wayne Ledford 50 of Milner, were conducted Saturday, January 14th from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev Douglas Earl Byrd officiating. Interment was at Mudridge in Pike County.
     Mr. Ledford died at the VA Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Sylva, North Carolina on March 27th, 1927, he was son of the late Clifford M Ledford and the late Mrs.
Estella Grant Ledford.
     Mr. Ledford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Taylor Ledford of Milner; four sons, James Ledford of Zebulon; G rover C. Ledford and Roy Ledford, both of Griffin Freddie Ledford of Jackson; three brothers, Fred Ledford and Leonard Ledford both of Flovilla and Roy Ledford of Florida, three sisters, Mrs. Betty Coe, Mrs. Virginia Pollard and Miss Judy Ledford, all of Flovilla; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Mitchell, Linda Fay Hoard Julie Evelyn Hubbard all of Giffin, and Miss Peggy Virginia Ledford of Zebulon 15 grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Ricky Hubbard, Marshall Mitchell W. L. McLeod, Sr., W. L: McLeod, Jr., Cecil Coe Frankie Cochran, and Kenneth Brown.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     
Lee, Anthony
  The Jackson Argus July 19, 1901
     Anthony Lee, colored, living out at county line, was killed by lightning last Sunday evening.

Lee, Ben
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 15, 1921
Ben Lee Expired In Week After Attack.
With skull crushed Commerce Chinaman succumbs after vitality wanes. Interment In Atlanta.
Commerce Observer.
     Ben Lee, the Chinaman, who was beaten up by two assailants in his laundry early on the morning of June 27, succumbed to death Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Surgeons who dressed his wounds immediately after the assault had been made upon him held out little hope for his recovery. That he lived a week was considered due to his racial stoicism and physical composition of the skull. Two days after the awful deed the patient began to show signs of improvement. Later, prolonged stupors and his waning vitality indicated the reverse. Then, on till a day before prior to his death, his condition varied, but on Monday morning the physicians could see his life gradually coming to an end.
     Citizens had hoped the unfortunate Ben Lee would recover. Sympathy was widespread and sincere; the entire community and people from all the surrounding country manifested interest in his welfare. Every surgical and medical aid was given him at the sanitarium where he had the services of a trained nurse and attendant. Flowers were sent by many persons; ice cream was tendered him by tender hearted women after he became able to take nourishment; in every conceivable way, citizens of Commerce and all the surrounding country gave evidence of their sympathy and respect for a man from afar who made his home here for nearly 10 years.
     A wire came4 advising that a nephew of the deceased who lives at Jackson, Ga., desired that the burial be in the Chinese cemetery in Atlanta. Wednesday morning the body was carried to Atlanta on the early train. Mayor Stark accompanying the remains as official escort. Scores of people gathered at the train to pay tribute to the memory of the deceased
     Ben Lee was 61 years of age. He came to Commerce some nine years ago and had conducted a laundry, building up a lucrative business. He was an industrious citizen, friendly, accommodating. The people respected him and accorded him good friendship. When he was brutally attacked and unmercifully beaten up the entire citizenship of the community was incensed. Friendship for him was unmistakably shown. His suffering and death occasioned sincere sympathy. In every way he received the same attention that any native citizen would have received.
     Two young negroes, about twenty-five years of age, are in the county jail at Jefferson, charged with the crime which produced the Chinaman's death. They are "Chief" Goss, who has made full confession to Sheriff Collier, and Berry Jackson, whom Goss declares was his accomplice. Goss alleges that Jackson beat Ben on the head with a hatchet while he held him, their motive being robbery. When Ben Lee declined to hand over cash money Goss alleges they attacked him.
     The negroes will remain in jail pending a grand jury investigation at the August term of court. Every lawyer in Commerce has offered to aid in prosecuting the case without charge.
     Commerce deeply regrets the foul crime and citizens are determined that justice shall be administered in the case.

Lee, Carl D.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jul 1974
Carl D. Lee Died After Short Illness
     Mr. Carl D. Lee, 78, of 803 N.E. l0th Avenue, Pompapo Beach, Florida, died Tuesday night, July 9th, after a brief illness.
     A native of Butts County, he was employed by Georgia Power Company in the Lloyd Shoals plant near Jackson for 25 years before moving to Pompano Beach in 1944.
     Mr. Lee was the son of the late Mr. Boyd Lee and Mrs. Edna Mote Lee.
     While in Florida, Mr. Lee was engaged in the farming industry in the Pornpano area and from 1960 to 1968.
     Mr. Lee was associated with the Pornpano Merchantile Company.
     Mr. Lee was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach and was a member of the Jackson and Georgia Masonic Lodge.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, July 19th, at 2:00 o'clock from the R. Jay Kraeer Pompano Beach Funeral Home with the Rev. O. Gay Harris officiating. Interment was in Forest Long Memorial Gardens, Pompano.
     Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Lee of Pompano; three daughters, Mrs. William Rehwald, Mrs. Eugene Hardy and Mrs. Fletcher Preston, all of Pompano; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Dalton of Miami; seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Lee, Charles Boyd
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 21, 1947.
Macedonia Rite for Mr. Boyd Lee.
     Funeral services for Charles Boyd Lee, 78, who died at his home in Atlanta after a long illness were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of J. Austin Dillon Company. Rev. J. G. Mayo and Rev. W. L. Dillard officiated. Burial was in the family lot at Stark.
     Mr. Lee, born and reared in Butts county, was the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Larkin Lee and was connected with pioneer families of the county. He had resided in Atlanta for several years. He had many relatives and friends in this section.
     Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Turner of Washington, D. C., Mrs. J. B. Dalton of Miami, Fla.; three sons, C. D. and H. Lee of Pompano, Fla. and R. Elwood Lee, Fairport, Ohio; three brothers, R. E., R. W. And Fitzhugh Lee; two sisters, Mrs. Lillis Smith of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. T. W. Moore; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lee, Davie Spencer Fletcher
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jan 1957
Last Rites For Mrs. J. W. Lee Held Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Lee, 61, were held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday from the First Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lamar Watkins, Rev. R. W. Greene Jr. of Augusta, Rev. Henry Jones of Atlanta, and Rev. Frank Harris of Macon officiating.
     Mrs. Lee died suddenly Monday night at the Augusta home of her son, J. W. Lee Jr.
     The former Miss Davie Fletcher, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Fletcher of Butts county, Mrs. Lee taught in the public schools of Georgia for a number of years.
     At one time she made her home at Indian Springs, where she resided for several years. She was the widow of a Methodist minister.
     Survivors include two children, Mrs. Sam Pierce of Macon and J. W. Lee Jr. of Augusta; three sisters, Miss Marguerite Fletcher, Jackson; Mrs. T. J. Echols, Osprey, Fla.; Mrs. John Haddock, Cuthbert; two brothers, H. M. Fletcher, Jackson; and Gerald B. Fletcher, Atlanta; three, grandchildren.
     Interment was in the Jackson City cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home and Poteet Funeral Home of Augusta in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were A. G. Spencer, David Evans, Lovett Fletcher, J. O. Beauchamp, W. O. Ball and Levi Ball.
Lee, Doris M.cCullough
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Apr 1994
     Doris M. Lee, of Westbury Medical Care Home, died Fri., April 8.
     Graveside services were held Sat., April 9, at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Union City with Rev. Delmar Lowe officiating.
     Mrs. Lee was born Sept. 6, 1919 in Monticello, daughter of the late Dolph H. McCullough and Katie R. Ozburn. She was the widow of Harold Emory Lee Sr.
     Survivors include daughter, Dolores L. Sumner of Jackson; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Sandra Lee of Riverdale; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren.
     Carmichael Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lee, Emma Shaw
Jackson Progress-Argus July 4, 1940
Private Services for Mrs. E. S. Lee
     Private funeral services for Mrs. Emma Shaw Lee, who died late Saturday night after a short illness, were held Tuesday morning at Indian Springs. The Rev. J. C. Callaway, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiated. Harts Mortuary, Macon, was in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lee, widow of the late Dr. Thomas G. Lee, was born in Ohio but spent most of her life in Minnesota, where her husband held the chair of Anatomy in Minnesota universities. Dr. Lee was killed in an automobile accident in Florida several years ago and Mrs. Lee moved from Babson Park, Fla, to Indian Springs and had resided on the Forsyth highway seven or eight years.
     The former Miss Emma Shaw, Mrs. Lee was a woman of kindly disposition, interested in cultural activities, wild life, safety measures and current events. A student of history, she had remembered the Indian Springs Museum and Hawke Library in Jackson with choice collections of books. Mrs. Lee believed wild life should be protected and wrote an article for the Progress- Argus advocating making Jackson Lake a sanctuary for birds.
     She was 76 years of age.
     In accordance with her special request, the body was cremated in Macon. The ashes were interred on Mrs. Lee's estate in a previously prepared vault.

Lee, Eula Harper
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 18, 1929
Mrs. J. Parry Lee Claimed By Reaper
     Friends here will be sorry to know of the death of Mrs. J. Parry Lee, wife of Rev. J. Parry Lee, former well known citizen of Butts county, which occurred Sunday morning at her home in Pompano, Fla. She had been in ill health for two weeks.
     Mrs. Lee was formerly Miss Eula Harper, member of a well known Henry county family. Rev. and Mrs. Lee resided at several places in Georgia, where Mr. Lee served as pastor. For the past six they have been residents of Pompano. Mr. Lee was born and reared in Butts county and was formerly editor of The Jackson Argus. He entered the ministry several years ago. He has a large family connection in Butts county and many friends here sympathize deeply with him in the passing of his wife.
     Funeral services were held at the Eastside Baptist church in Macon Tuesday morning with Rev. J. E. Sammons and Rev. Charles W. Stitts officiating. Interment was in the family lot in Riverside cemetery.
     Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband and two sons, James Lee, of Los Angeles, Calif. And Robert Lee, of Racine, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. W. A. Watts, of Pelham, Ga., and Mrs. Willis A. James, of Macon; a sister, Miss Vella Harper, of McDonough, and a brother, Vera Harper, of Covington; also nine grandchildren.

Lee, Fannie Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Feb 1952
Mrs. Fannie Lee Died at Home in Zebulon
     Mrs. Fannie Lee, died Thursday morning of last week at her home in Zebulon. She was born in Spalding county and was 84 years old and had lived in Zebulon for 20 years. She was the widow of William Lee. Mrs. Callie Patrick of Jackson is a sister
and she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held February 15 at New Hope Baptist church. Rev. Z. L. Perdue, Rev. J. W. Jowers and Rev. E. L. McDougall officiated and burial was in the churchyard.

Lee, Fletcher
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 23, 1921
     The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lee, of Adairsville, sympathize with them in the death of their infant son, Fletcher, last Saturday. The interment took place in the Jackson cemetery. Mrs. Lee was formerly Miss Davis Fletcher.

Lee, Fred Cofer
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jun 1983
     Fred Cofer Lee, 81, of Route 1, Jenkinsburg, died Thursday morning at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg.
     A native of Gwinnett County, Mr. Lee moved to Jenkinsburg from Covington about 11 years ago. He was a retired plumber and a member of Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late William Andrew Lee and Melcenie Elizabeth Peters Lee.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene White Lee of Jenkinsburg; daughters, Mrs. Joyce Harris of Jenkinsburg, Mrs. Sarah Early of Columbia, Tenn., and Mrs. Ann Nelson of Tampa, Fla.; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild.

Lee, Hazel H. Bankston
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Oct 1936
Death of Mrs. Lee shock to Friends
     Relatives and friends in Butts county were distressed to learn of the death of Mrs. R. E. Lee, former resident of this county, .which occurred Sunday at her home in Fair- Harbor, Ohio. The past spring Mrs. Lee underwent an operation and never fully recovered. During the summer she visited her parents here and was thought to be recuperating but recently her condition took a turn for the worse.
     Mrs. Lee, was the former Miss Hazel Bankston; daughter of Mr and Mrs. Henry Bankston, was born near Jackson and grew to womanhood here. For some time she taught in the schools and while here was a member of Pleasant Grove church. Following her marriage to Mr. R. E. Lee in June, 1926, the family moved to Ohio for residence. In Fairport Harbor, where Mr. Lee is an engineer, Mrs. Lee was a member of the Congregational Methodist church and was actively identified with the civic and religious life of the community. Mrs. Lee retained an interest in Butts county and all its affairs and visited her family here frequently. She had a wide circle of friends here who were pained and shocked to know of her death. Mrs. Lee was born November 14, 1900, and was 36 years of age.
     She is survived by her husband and one son, Robert, Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bankston, of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Nathan Greer, Mrs. , Prentice Hodges and Miss Ruth Bankston; two brothers, Horace and Donald Bankston.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Macedonia church, with Rev. Harvey A. King officiating. The many floral offerings attested the love in which she was held. The pallbearers were H. M. Moore, J. M. Nutt, J. W. Greer, Leonard Dodson, J. K. Sitton and E. S. Clark. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Lee, Inez
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 26, 1947.
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee Passes in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Fitzhugh (Inez) Lee, 61 years of age, died Tuesday, June 17, in a private hospital in Atlanta, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Lee was a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Frank Duke, former residents of Stark.
     Besides her husband, she is survived by six children; Chester, Y. T., Watson, Davis, Mrs. Wilson Parks, and Mrs. Guy Mitchell; fourteen grandchildren; three brothers, A. A., W. O. And J. C. Duke; and two sisters; Mrs. W. T. Cawthon and Mrs. A. C. Peacock.
     Funeral services were held Thursday morning, June 19, at the Lakewood Heights Baptist church. Rev. Jacks Bridges and Rev. A. C. Peacock officiated. Burial was at West View cemetery.

Lee, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 27 May 1932
Death of an Infant
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lee at the Ocmulgee dam are sorry to know of the death of their infant daughter, June 25 [sic]. Twins, a son and daughter, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wednesday.

Lee, James Henry Saunders Middle Georgia Argus May 3, 1887
Death's Bell
     On Thursday morning Mr. Henry Lee, a prominent merchant at Peeksville, and his brother Parry Lee, foreman of the Argus office, breathed his last after twelve days sickness with typhoid-pneumonia. Mr. Lee was a quiet, unassuming young man, of whom all spoke well and none knew him but to respect and love.
     He lived in this county nearly all has life and was too well known to need any praise at our hands. At the time of his death he was about 36 years of age.
     He was buried at Macedonia on Friday after a short funeral ceremony, conducted by Rev. J. W. Beck.

Middle Georgia Argus June 7, 1887
Brief History of Henry S. Lee
          A Brief History of His Life, From Youth to Manhood
     The brief history of a noble life that is ended can result only good to those who read it. With this fact prominently before me I will give, as best I can, a short account of the life of one whose virtues have bloomed in the hearts of the associates to fade nevermore.
     Henry Saunders Lee was a son of Larkin D. Lee, and was born in this county on the 30th of January 1851.
     About the first, and most commendable traits of character that developed in the disposition of the boy, was his sobriety, and repeated refusals to touch the enticing sweetened "toddy." Although of a retiring disposition, he was cheerful in the performances of every duty that devolved upon him. Thus, at a very early period of his life he exhibited an ability to "weed his own row" should he ever be thrown upon his resources. When Henry Lee reached the age of 19 he had accumulated enough money to pay his schooling one year; and entered school at Fayetteville, Ga., with Professor Richter, now of Oxford, as his teacher. While there, which more than a year, he made great progress in learning, and left school with an education that can only be acquired by a broad, comprehensive mind, augmented by untiring application. He also made many friends at that place who loved him like a brother. I chanced to stop in Fayetteville about two years ago, and many questions were asked me concerning him since he had gone to Texas. The surprise of his old school-fellows was great when informed that his sphere in life was so humble as that of country school teacher, knowing, as they did, that his mental and educational qualifications were such as would have enabled him to have distinguished himself in any of the learned professions.
     After finishing his literary education he went to Jackson county and taught school for some time, at the earnest request of his patrons. His school, however, was abandoned that he might acquire a special business education. This purpose was accomplished after a year of hard study at Moore's Business College. As to his ability, moral and social standing, he was highly recommended by Professors Moore and Goldsmith, also by Col. R. T. Dorsey for some time judge of the only court of Atlanta.
     Prof. Andrews, principal of the school at Fairburn, offered him a liberal salary to teach the theory of book-keeping in connection with his literary branches. This he declined saying he would "pile rock rather than teach school." Instead of following the examples of less accomplished young men who are eager to unfurl to the breeze evidences of learning, he chose to isolate himself from the glare of the world and make his living by bodily strength.
     In the winter of 1879 he went to Liberty Hill, Texas, where he remained for five years. While his disposition was not of a migratory tendency his abode in Texas was adventurous and romantic. He made several trips over the plains with a compass and Texas pony as companion some of the trips being two hundred and eighty miles in length and extended into the Indian Territory. In preparing to camp, the pony was tied to a stake which was carried along for the purpose, while a rope encircled the spot on which he reposed. I am informed that the prairie is infested with rattlesnakes, and that a singular fact is they will not crawl over a rope. Hence, the propriety of their device. He also cut cross ties for a railroad for some length of time locating his camp about twelve miles from any human habitation. It is queer to contemplate a young man of his worth and culture assuming such a weird guise of life in the wild West, when a broad avenue to success and distinction was opened up for him in his native State. But such are recorded facts, and make up the most eventful incident in the history of his life. But while indulging in these varied phases of life he never lost his love for good books. His happiest hours were spent in communing with the wise through the medium of his books, and for the business he preferred a clandestine spot. He absorbed knowledge as a sponge absorbs water, and so retentive was his memory he could recall the substance of everything of importance he ever read. Upon receiving intelligence of the severe illness of his father he returned to Georgia in 1881. Shortly after his arrival he engaged in the mercantile business, in which he continued until his death. In his dealings with his fellow-man he was strictly honest - not from policy, but because he believed it to be right. The man never lived who can accuse him of willfully misrepresenting anything; or deviating from what he conscientiously conceived to be right. I am not unapprised of the breath of this assertion; neither am I ignorant that the language does the subject but feeble justice. The value of his life as a criterion was inestimable. But all earthly things must come to an end. There is nothing visible in all this universe that bears the stamp of eternal durability.
     "Henry was stricken with typhoid-pneumonia on the 13th of May. Such poignant suffering men seldom undergo. But he complained very little. During this last sickness he professed Christ as his Savior. While his body was racked with terrible agony, his tongue parched with fever and his life slowly ebbing away, he used this, among other similar expressions: "This life is but a span a glaring show, and if necessary we should give up everything in love to God.
     He died at Peeksville, Henry County, Ga., May 26,1887. Only a short while before he died he asked his friends if they intended to live a religious life.
     We point to his virtues as his monument; we point to his life as one wherein truth and virtue far excel the empty sound of fame.
     It is pleasant to dwell upon his noble qualities of mind and heart, but the flame of this ephemeral life has been extinguished; finished, is the example so worthy of emulation; consummated is the work assigned him by the God on whom he trusted to bear his Immortal Spirit to a home beyond the confines of earth, glorious and worth striving for.
P.L.

Lee, Joseph Parry
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Dec 1933
Beloved Minister Dies in Florida
Rev. J. Parry Lee Was Former Editor of Jackson Argus. Was Widely Popular in Native County
     Relatives and friends here were grieved to learn of the death of Rev. J. Puny Lee, native of Butts county and widely beloved Baptist minister, which occurred at his home in Pompano, Fla., on Christmas eve. His death came as a shock to friends and relatives here, as it was not known that he was ill.
     The body was taken to Macon where funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the East Side Baptist church, with Rev. J. E. Summons and Rev. C. W. Stitt officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.
     Mr. Lee was connected with pioneer Butts county families, having been a son of the late Mr. Larkin Lee. He had a long and successful career in the ministry, having served churches in Macon, Pelham, Gray and other cities in Georgia and for the past twelve years had been pastor of the church at Pompano, Fla. Previous to entering the ministry, Mr. Lee was editor of the Jackson Argus. His work made him well known throughout the county and this section he was widely popular and his services were much in demand on all occasions. Mr. Lee had scores of friends in Butts and adjoining counties who mourn his passing.
     He was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Eula Harper, of McDonough. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Mary Lee; two daughters, Mrs. Willie James, of Macon, and Mrs. Angus Watts, of Pelham; two sons, Mr. Robert Lee, of Wisconsin, and Mr. James Lee, of California; three brothers, Messrs. Ralph and Boyd Lee, of Atlanta, and Bob Lee, of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Moore, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Ike Smith, of Shreveport, La. He was brother to the late Mrs. W. H. Maddox, Sr., who died on Christmas eve seven years ago, 1926. He is also survived by several grandchildren.
     Truly a good man and a constructive citizen, he left a noble heritage, and his life of service will remain a benediction to his friends.

Lee, Joseph W., Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jul 1944
Rev. J. W. Lee Died Tuesday In Atlanta Hospital.
     Rev. J. W. Lee, former Butts county pastor and also a former teacher in county schools, died Tuesday night at Emory University Hospital after a long illness. He was 55 years of age.
     Mr. Lee was born and reared in Coweta county and received his education at Emory-at-Oxford. Several years ago he served as pastor at Flovilla and taught in Jackson and in Butts county junior high schools. He had been a member of the North Georgia Conference for several years but was superannuated and at the time of death was residing on the homestead at Grantville.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Davie Fletcher of Jackson; a daughter, Miss Mary Lee, and a son, Billy Lee, U. S. Navy, stationed at Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers and one sister.
     Funeral services were to be held at 1:30 p. m. Thursday at Lone Oak church, with J. U. McKook, Newnan undertaker, in charge. Burial will follow in the Jackson cemetery.
 
Lee, Laura
The Jackson Argus August 30 1901
     Laura Lee, colored, died in the Georgia State Sanitarium at Milledgeville on the 20th inst. of typhoid fever, and was given a Christian burial there.

Lee, M. A., Mrs.
  Butts County Progress April 21, 1911
Mrs. M. A. Lee Passes Away In Summerville
     The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ezell are sympathizing with them in the death of Mrs. Ezell's mother, Mrs. M. A. Lee of Summerville which occurred last Tuesday night. Old age and a general breakdown was the cause of death.
     The funeral of Mrs. Lee, who was a most estimable lady, was held Wednesday in Summerville. She is survived by two children, Mrs. W. P. Ezell, of this city, and Mr. George Cooper, of Summerville.
     Mrs. Ezell was summoned by telegram to Summerville but the death of her mother occurred before she reached her bedside.

Lee, Mattie Lou Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1954
Mrs. Boyd Lee Died in Atlanta
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Lou Lee, widow of the late Boyd Lee of Atlanta, whose death occurred in Atlanta June 15, were held at Macedonia Church Thursday afternoon. Burial was in the churchyard with J. Austin Dillon Co. in charge.
     Mrs. Lee, the former Miss Mattie Lee Smith, was a native of Butts county but the family had resided in Atlanta for several years .She was 84 years old.
     Survivors are three step-sons, Carl and Henry Lee of Pompano, Fla., and Elwood Lee of Fair Port, Ohio; two step-daughters, Mrs. Bill Brown of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. J. B. Dalton of Miami, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

Lee, Nancy Lane Dodson
  The Jacksonian October 4, 1907
Mrs. Lee Dies At Home Of Daughter In Atlanta.
     The death of Mrs. Nannie Lee occurred at the home of her daughter at Lakewood Heights in Atlanta Friday of last week. Paralysis was the cause of death.
     Mrs. Lee was the proud mother of the Lee boys well known in Butts County among whom Rev. Parry Lee once of Jackson now living in Macon.
     The funeral was at Macedonia Cemetery.
     
Lee, Otis
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jan 1991
     Mr. Otis Lee, 69, of Indian Springs died Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth where he had been a patient for the past week.
     A graveside service was held Saturday, Jan. 26, in the New Providence Baptist Church cemetery in Monroe County, with the Rev. A L. Price officiating.
     Mr. Dee was born in Laurens, S.C, son of the late Tilden M. and Ollie Mae Wilson Lee. He had lived in Indian Springs for 15 years. Mr. Lee was a World War II veteran. He retired from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
     Survivors include his wife, Marie Brown Lee; son, Jerry Lee of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter, Sonya Kay Walker of Knoxville; brother, Harry Lee of Albuquerque, N.M.; sisters, Motelle Ledford of Nebo, N.C., Billie Sharp of Albuquerque, Verna Rae Haas of Wisconsin; half-sister, Edna Randolph of Marion, N.C; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lee, Robert Elwood, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 12 May 1966
Robert E. Lee Dies in Florida
     Mr. Robert Elwood Lee, Sr., of 390 Eight Court, Pompano Beach Fla., died Thursday morning, May 5th, at Pompano Beach.
     Mr. Lee's body arrived in Jackson late Friday afternoon with funeral services conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. Bill Thomas, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lee is survived by one son, Robert E. Lee, Jr., of Santa Monica, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Edna Dalton, of Miami, Fla.; a brother, Carl Lee, of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren.

Lee, Sanford D., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Apr 1955
Mrs. Sanford D. Lee Dies at Atlanta Home Tuesday
     Jackson friends of Mrs. Sanford D. Lee, the former Miss Bertha McMichael of Jackson, are sorry to learn of her death in Atlanta Tuesday. Mrs. Lee resided here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom McMichael, for a number of years. Funeral services were to be held in Atlanta Thursday afternoon with burial in Decatur. She is survived by two sons, her husband and several brothers and sisters.

Lee, Wieland D.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 22, 1920
Body Of Mr. W. D. Lee Interred In Atlanta.
Lost life with A.E.P. in German territory.
     The remains of Mr. Wieland D. Lee, aged 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lee, of 220 Formwalt street, whose death occurred October 17, 1919, in Trio, Germany, while serving with the American Expeditionary force, will arrive in Atlanta Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the McDonald Baptist church, with the Rev. B. R. Lacy, who was army chaplain with the American expeditionary force, officiating.
     Shortly before war was declared between the United States and Germany, Mr. Lee enlisted at Fort McPherson, Ga., which was then headquarters of the Fifth Division. He later was transferred to the Third Division, and was assigned to Company E, ammunition train, which was one of the first to embark for France. He was with the army of occupation on the march into Germany where his death occurred. He was actively engaged in many of the larger battles of the war, but never received a wound.
     Mr. Lee was born and reared in Atlanta, and had a number of friends here. Before entering the army he was engaged in the printing business. ---Atlanta Journal.
     There are many Butts county friends who regret to learn of Mr. Lee's death. The family is well known here, Mr. Lee's mother having been Miss Annie Mayo, of Jackson.

LeGuin, Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus July 9, 1897
     Mrs. LeGuin, an aged lady who lived in the northern part of this county, died last Tuesday and was buried on Thursday at Peeksville, Henry county.

LeGuinn, Jack, Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus May 31, 1901
     Mrs. Jack LeGuinn died at her home in Spalding county, Tuesday, from a relapse of measles. Mrs. LeGuinn was formerly a citizen of Butts, and she has many friends and relatives here who are grieved to hear of her death. Her remains were laid to rest in the Jackson cemetery Wednesday morning. The Argus extends its sympathy to the saddened ones.

LeGuinn, John
  Middle Georgia Argus August 14, 1889
     It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. John LeGuinn an old and highly citizen of this county, which occurred at his home near the line of _____ and Henry counties in the town of Peekville, on Tuesday. His remains were interred at New Hope, Henry County, Wednesday.

Lehmann, Robert A., Major
Jackson Progress Argus 27 May 1971
Maj. Lehmann, Former Resident, Died On May 6
     The many Jackson and Butts County friends of Major Robert A. Lehmann and family regret to learn of Major Lehmann's death on May 6th.
     Major Lehmann served as National Guard Advisor in Jackson from 1956 to 1960 and attended the Jackson Presbyterian Church while living here. Mr. Lehmann developed congestive heart failure in 1966 and had open heart surgery in the fall of 1968 and. had been unable to work for some time. He died at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn., on May 6th.
     Funeral services for the 51-year-old Army officer who was born June 15, 1919 were held from the Faith Lutheran Church on May 10th at 1:30 o'clock with interment in the National Cernetery at Fort Snelling, Minn. Major Lehmann is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ronney Peterson Lehmann; three daughters, Mrs. Ronald E. (Dawn) Jones of St. Paul; Miss Nancy Jean Lehmann of Minneapolis, Mrs. Robert J. (Janis) Salava of San Diego, Calif.; mother, Mrs. Della F. Lehmann of Lake Elmo, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Gibson of Paradise, Calif. and Mrs. Roy Vigoren of Minneapolis.
     Major Lehmann resided at 3326 Hudson Road, Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042.

Lemon, Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus August 26, 1884
     Mrs. Lemon, one of the first settlers of this county and one of the most respected ladies that ever lived within her borders, died at her home near Jackson on Saturday and her remains were buried at Macedonia on Sunday. She leaves a large family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, besides a host of friends to mourn her death.
  
Lemon, Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus November 2, 1900
     Dr. C. W. Humphreys was called to McDonough yesterday to conduct the funeral services of Mrs. Lemon, mother of Mr. A. A. Lemon and Mrs. Annie Nolan. Mrs. Lemon was one of the noblest women of McDonough and her death carries sadness to hundreds of hearts.

Lemon, A. A., Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus July 20, 1887
     Mrs. A. A. Lemon, one mile east of town died on Sunday night after two months severe sickness. She leaves a young husband and many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The Argus extends its deepest sympathies to all the sorrowing ones.

Lemon, A. A., Mrs.
The Jackson Argus June 7 1901
A Bad Wreck
The Up Morning Train to Atlanta Had an Accident Tuesday
     As the up-morning passenger train was going into Atlanta Tuesday morning, about 11 o'clock, a switch engine dashed into the side of the train and completely demolished two passenger coaches, turning them over, killing three people and injuring many others. Some say the engine was wild, while others declare that it was run by a yard conductor. The "wild" theory seems to be the most probable of the two. The dead and wounded are:
     Dead.
Mrs. A. A. Lemon, McDonough, Ga.
Irma Lemon, her daughter, aged 8.
H. H. Vicker, Flovilla, GA.
     Injured
A. F. Bunn, McDonough, Ga.
J. A. Fouche, McDonough, GA.
Mrs. Julia Kersey, Atlanta.
N. H. Vickers, Flovilla, Ga.
W. T. Tidwell, McDonough, Ga.
D. A. George, Knot, GA.
Wm. Richardson, Stockbridge, GA.
Miss Rosa Lee, Stockbridge, GA.
Miss Alma Massenger, Washington, D. C.
Mrs. J. E. Ridley, Huntsville, Ala.
E. G. Eggleston, Atlanta.
G. V. Harvey, Atlanta.
     The Atlanta Constitution thus tells the story of the wreck:
     "While the combination passenger train, composed of cars from Macon and Fort Valley, was running into Atlanta Tuesday morning over the Southern road, another engine dashed into it from the side track leading from the old East Tennessee shops to the main line.
     "Three killed outright and many injured some seriously, others but slightly is the result of the accident. The first-class coach of the passenger train was overturned and completely wrecked. The handsome Pullman sleeper, next to it, had one end crushed in, while the car ahead of the first-class coach was also damaged.
     "Those killed in the wreck were Mrs. A. A. Lemon, of McDonough, and her little daughter, Irma, and H. H. Vickers, of Flovilla.
     Who they were.
     "Mrs,. Lemon was the wife of Alexander A. Lemon, a prominent business man of McDonough. Mr. Lemon is interested in the McDonough Mercantile Company, is the owner of the Brown house at that place and has a large farm near McDonough. His daughter who was killed was about 8 years old.
     "Mrs. Lemon also had one of her children, a baby less than a year old in her arms at the time the collision took place. The baby was not injured. Her two other children, a boy and a girl, were also on the train with her, but they escaped injury.
     "Mr. Vickers was a prosperous young farmer of Flovilla. He was on his way to Atlanta to have his eyes examined by a specialist, and was accompanied by his brother, N. H. Vickers, who escaped with a few injuries. Mr. Vickers was the son of Jacob Vickers of Atlanta, and had been married about two years. He leave a wife and child.
     One Man Arrested.
     "Mystery seems to cloud the direct cause of the accident. G. B. Dunton, a yard conductor for the road, was arrested, pending investigation by the police authorities. Employees of the road say he was upon the engine, and C. O. Wallace, a switchman, is expected to give damaging testimony against Dunton.
     "Dunton declares he was not on the engine when it ran into the passenger train, and does not know who was. He says he did board the engine and rang the bell to get hostlers to get the engine off the switch that he might move his own engine onto the main line to return to the North avenue yards.
     "He says that after ringing the bell he stepped off the engine, walked down the tracks, and was looking at the passenger train when the collision took place. He was wounded over the left eye, while his face was badly burned and scalded."
          
Lemon, A. F.
  Butts County Progress December 6, 1912
McDonough Young Man Killed By Speeding Auto.
     Coming as a shock to his friends was the death of Mr. A. F. Lemon, of McDonough, who was killed when his automobile turned turtle, Monday night.
     Mr. Lemon was returning to McDonough from Griffin, where he attended a meeting of the Elks, and was near Sunny Side when the accident happened. A Mr. Robinson who was in the car was only slightly injured.
     Mr. Lemon was 22 years of age and was a wealthy and popular young man and was regarded as a skilled driver. The unfortunate young man had a wide circle of friends here who were sorry to learn of his death. He is survived by a wife and child and a brother and a sister.

Lemon, Alan Jack
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jan 1983
     Alan Jack Lemon, 77, of Baytown, Texas, formerly of Butts County died Jan. 12 m a Baytown hospital.
     Mr. Lemon had lived 52 years in Baytown where he was chief operator at Exxon's Baytown Refinery before his retirement. He was a member of the St. Mark's Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Arthur Mae Lemon of Baytown; daughter, Jean Milburn of Pasadena, Texas; son, Jon Michael Lemon of Baytown; brother, Andrew Lemon of Milton, Ind.; and a sister, Annie Jim White of Atlanta.
     Three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
     Services were held Jan. 14 at 10 a. m, at Earthman Funeral Home Garth Road Chapel with the Rev. Frank Boutwell officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Baytown.
     Pallbearers were Jon Michael Lemon, Claude Milburn, Henry Armstrong, Dal Grigg, Del Smith, and Joe Zorn.

Lemon, Annie McElroy
Jackson Progress Argus, February 8, 1945
Mrs. Annie Lemon Called by Death Early Thursday
     The death of Mrs. Annie Lemon, beloved resident of Jackson, occurred at her home on the Monticello highway early Thursday morning. Not in good health recently, her last illness was of a few days duration.
     The widow of the late Mr. A. A. Lemon, she had long been a resident of Jackson. She was the former Miss Annie McElroy of Butts county.
     Survivors include three sons, Paul of Jackson; Andrew and A. J. Lemon, both in the armed services; three daughters, Misses Lucy and Annie Jim Lemon and a married daughter who resides in South Carolina; several grandchildren.
     Funeral plans will be announced later by Thornton Funeral Home.

Jackson Progress Argus, February 15, 1945
Services Friday for Mrs. Lemon.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Lemon, 80 years of age, beloved resident of Jackson who died early Thursday morning at her home, were conducted at the home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. W. S. Norton, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiated.
     Friends, relatives and organizations attested their affection by lovely floral offering. The pallbearers were A. W. Newton, J. W. O'Neal, H. M. Moore, AT. E. Robison, H. O. Ball, G. E. Mallet. Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Home directing plans.
     Mrs. Lemon who had long been a resident of Butts county was a daughter of Dr. John McElroy and Mrs. Mary Ann Pettigrew McElroy. She was the widow of Mr. A. A. Lemon whose death occurred several years ago. Left with the care of several small children, Mrs. Lemon displayed fine executive ability and succeeded in rearing a family of fine sons and daughters who have taken useful places in the business and educational field. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist church and was admired for her loyalty to her family and friends.
     The survivors are three sons, J. Paul Lemon of Jackson; Andrew, serving in the Merchant Marine, and A. J. Lemon of Baytown, Texas; three daughter, Miss Lucy Lemon who teaches in Marietta; Mrs. F. N. White of Atlanta and Mrs. De Armon Rogers of Mullins, S.C.; eight grandchildren; a brother, Dr. John McElroy of Forsyth.

Lemon, Infant
  The Jackson Argus July 26, 1901
     The friends of Mr. A. A. Lemon extend tenderest sympathy to him in the death of his sweet little daughter, which occurred early on Tuesday morning of last week. She was one year old, and as is well known, was orphaned by the deplorable death of her mother in the recent southern wreck.
Henry County Weekly.
  
Lemon, Irma
(See Lemon, A. A., Mrs.)

Lemon, John Paul
  Jackson Progress Argus, October 18, 1945
J. Paul Lemon, Leading Mason, Taken by Death
     John Paul Lemon, 50 years of age, well known farmer and one of the best known Masons in this section, died at his home on route 16 at 6 o'clock Friday afternoon as a result of a long illness. In the early spring he suffered an attack and never regained his health though he was able to perform ususal work until recently.
     Son of the late A. A. Lemon and Mrs. Annie McElroy Lemon, he was born and reared in Butts county where he spent his entire life. The death of his father placed the responsibility of managing the farm on Mr. Lemon, and he was noted for his untiring work and devotion to his family. Since the death of his mother in February he had continued to reside at the homestead.
     Member of the Methodist church and charter member of the Jackson Kiwanis club, Mr. Lemon was widely known for his love and interest in Masonry. He was a past member of St. John's Lodge No. 45, F. & A. M., A past commonder of Alexius Commandery No. 22, Knights Templar, and at the time of his death was high priest of Jackson chapter No. 54, Royal Arch Masons. He was also a Shriner. He was punctual in attending all the meetings of the various Masonic bodies and in his life exemplified the best teaching of the fraternity. Kind and obliging, he was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends.
     Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Felton N. White of Atlanta; Mrs. DeArmon Rogers of Mullins, S. C., and Miss Lucy Lemon of Jackson; two brothers, A. J. Lemon of Baytown, Texas, and Andrew A. Lemon of Detroit, Mich., now serving in the Merchant Marines, several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the pastor, Rev. W. S. Norton, officiating. Friends, relatives, and organizations sent lovely floral offerings as a token of affection. St. John's Lodge of Masons had charge of the services at the grave with an escort serving as pallbearers.
     Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     
Lemon, John Wesley
  Jackson Progress May 28, 1908
Death of John W. Lemon
     Death has claimed another victim. The death angle passed by and wafted the soul of John W. Lemon to eternity. We cannot perceive the wisdom of our Heavenly Father in taking away our loved ones but we bow in humble submission to the ruler.
     Mr. Lemon possessed many Christian graces, affable in manners, generous toward his fellow man, hospitable in his home life, a loving husband, a kind father, slow to anger, preferring to suffer a wrong rather than cause a grievance.
     He was born Nov. 21, 1826, married in 1854 and died May 16, 1908. He numbered his friends by all that knew him. He joined the Congregational Methodist church about 39 years ago. He was loyal to his church and to his Maker, devoted to His service both at church and at home. He had nine children, four of whom survive him, He also leaves a widow, Mrs. Mary C. Lemon, to mourn his loss.
     Mr. Lemon was born in near Jackson and lived all his life in Butts county on a farm.

Butts County Progress May 21, 1908
Flovilla.
     We sympathize with Mrs. C. L. Maddox in the death of her father, Mr. Wesley Lemon. Mr. Lemon was possessed of many noble traits of character, having been a consistent member of Pleasant Grove church from boyhood. We can truly say a good man has entered into the haven of rest.
  
Lemon, Lucy Irene
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jan 1976
Miss Lucy Lemon, Former Resident, Buried Here .
     Interment services for Miss Lucy Irene Lemon, of Marietta, formerly of Butts County were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Miss Lemon, who lived at 89 Atlanta St., Marietta, died Thursday, January 22nd. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock,at the Marietta First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James A. Budd officiating.
     Miss Lemon lived with her family on the Monticello highway at the intersection of Hall's Bridge Road until the family moved from the county in the 1940's. She was a graduate of the Jackson High School class of 1915. Her late brother, Paul, a twin, was a successful farmer for years at the Lemon home place. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Marietta First United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Felton N. White, Atlanta and Mrs. Bert Rogers, Covington; two brothers, A. A,. Lemon, Milton, Indiana and A. J. Lemon, Baytown, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
     Albert M. Dobbins Funeral Home of Marietta was in charge of arrangements.

Lemons, Liddie
  Middle Georgia Argus April 20, 1866
Yellow Water Camp
     The death of Miss Liddie Lemons cast a gloom of sadness over this community. She was quite a christian lady who had many friends.
  
Lemons, Mary C.
  Butts County Progress May 21, 1915
Mrs. Mary C. Lemons Dies At Age Of 85
     Mrs. Mary C. Lemons died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Maddux, in Iron Springs district at 8 o'clock Saturday morning. She was 85 years old, being one of the oldest persons in the county. Death was due to the infirmities of old age and followed a period of feeble health extending over several years.
     Mrs. Lemons was generally beloved for her many excellent qualities of character. News of her passing was received with regret by a large circle of friends and in their loss the family have the sympathy of countless friends over the county.
     Surviving Mrs. Lemons is a daughter, Mrs. C. L. Maddux, several grandchildren and other relatives.
     The funeral was held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at Macedonia, the services being conducted by Rev. J. S. Lewis.

Lemons, Nora Lee
  Butts County Progress May 27, 1910
Death Of Miss Lemons Took Place On Monday
     The death of Miss Nora Lee Lemons took place at the home of Mr. Charles L. Maddox Monday, following an illness of some time. Death was due to lung disease. The funeral took place at 12 o'clock Tuesday from the home and interment was at Macedonia. Rev. J. W. Sprayberry of Flovilla, conducted the services.

The Jackson Argus May 27, 1910
Miss Nora Lee Lemons Passes Away.
     On Tuesday, at the home of Mr. C. L. Maddox, on the Thomas Ferry road, Miss Nora Lee Lemons passed away, after several years of ill health. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Sprayberry, of Flovilla, and the interment was at Macedonia.

Lenter, Jurgon
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1982
     Mr. Jurgon Lenter, of Stuttgart, Germany, died Sunday evening following a brief illness.
     Mr. Lenter was husband of the former Miss Beverly Glidewell, who preceded him in death by only five months.
     Surviving is a nine-year- old daughter, Miss Stephanie Lenter of Stuttgart.
     Local survivors include his mother and father-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M Glidewell, Sr. of Jackson: several brothers and sisters-in-law.
     Funeral services for Mr. Lenter were conducted in Stuttgart.

Leres, Roy
Jackson Progress Argus, November 1, 1945
Roy Leres Died Monday Night in Home in Griffin
     Friends here regret to learn of the death of Roy Leres, 55 years of age, former Jackson Caf� owner, which occurred Monday night at his home in Griffin. Disposing of his business here he had been a resident of Griffin several years.
     Mr. Leres was born in Greece and came to this country as a youth. He formerly operated a restaurant in Cordele and from that city came to Jackson. Mr. Leres was a member of the various Masonic bodies in Jackson. While a resident of Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Leres made a host of friends.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Baker Leres and four brothers.
     Funeral services were held at the Greek Orthodox church in Atlanta Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Rev. Panos Constantinides officiated. Burial was in the Conyers cemetery.

Lester, Ann A.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jun 1995
     Ann A. Lester, 81, of Macon died Thursday, June 22, at Westbury Medical Care Home.
     Funeral services were held Monday, June 26, at Horis A. Ward Rockdale Chapel in Conyers. Interment was in the Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Lester was a native of Camden, NJ, daughter of the late Andrew and Marie Nelson Anderson.
     She was a former salespersons at Rich's in North DeKalb Shopping Center and a member of Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Macon Chapter 345.
     Survivors include husband, Carl F. Lester Jr. of Macon; children, Ann Frances Green of Knoxville, TN, Vira Louise Little of Jackson and Carlene Joy Overstreet of Conyers; brothers, Harry Anderson of Hot Springs, AR and Robert O. Anderson of Pennsylvania; sisters, Ruth Everson of Hendersonville, NC, Ethel Gruezke of Ocean, NJ and Nora Jenkins of Pittman, NJ; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Snow's Memorial Chapel in Macon was in charge of arrangements.

Lester, Ann Carmichael
Jackson Progress-Argus, Dec 5, 1963
Mrs. Lester Died Sunday While on Virginia Visit
     Mrs. Ann Carmichael Lester, 85, widely known former Jackson resident, died Sunday at Williamsburg, Virginia, while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Ann Lester Ware.
     Mrs. Lester was born and reared in Butts County, the daughter of the late Robert C. Carmichael and the late Roseannah Harkness Carmichael, pioneer residents of Butts County.
     She was the widow of Mr. L. P. Lester. Mrs. Lester had made her home in Griffin with her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Beck Jr., and Mrs. Beck of 503 West Poplar Street. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     Graveside services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at the Jackson City Cemetery. The Rev Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     In addition to Mrs. Ware and Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Lester is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Henry T. McGill of Petersburg, Va.; a brother, Robert Carmichael of Atlanta.

Lester, Hiram
  The Jackson Argus February 7, 1896
Hiram Lester Dead.
At the ripe old age of one hundred and twenty-eight years.
     At the poor farm in Henry county early Friday morning, Hiram Lester, one of the oldest men in the world, died, in his 129th year. He was no pampered child of fortune, and in his latter days at least was a comparative stranger to wealth. But despite his poverty he was a noted being a human curiosity. Not for a brilliant career spent in public service; not for matchless evidence in legislative halls, but because of being regular and temperate in habit and by a simple observance of nature's laws he has succeeded in prolonging his life beyond the period of human expectancy.
     Hiram Lester was born in North Carolina in the early part of 1768. Since his heart first began to throb six billions of people have come into existence, and after a battle against death, have passed into the unknown beyond. When the famous first continental congress convened in Philadelphia, in 1774, he was seven years old.
     When England's George IV ascended the throne of our mother country the snows of more than fifty winters had fallen upon his head.
     William E. Gladstone, the greatest of English statesmen, would, on the day of his birth, have beheld in Uncle Hiram an energetic and stalwart man.
     Seventy-five years of actual life had furrowed his brow when the first message was transmitted by telegraph.
     The beginning of the civil war found him a man of ninety-three years.
     At the opening of the Cotton States and International Exposition he was more than 128; and death clamed him just before he would have passed his 129th milestone on life's road.
     And thus he had witnessed events in the world's history that marked the beginning and ending of important epochs.
     It is said that his life was an active and vigorous one. By energy and perseverance he won for himself in his earlier days a sufficiency of this world's goods on which to live in comfort. But when he became too feeble to work his accumulations disappeared and he became an inmate of the Henry county poorhouse, where he lived until the fall of 1891. At that time he went to the Piedmont exposition with some friends, where he formed the great drawing card in an exhibit at the exposition grounds. During this exposition was celebrated the greatest event in the life of Mr. Lester.
     At the Edgewood Avenue theater, in Atlanta, on the night of November 11, 1891, he and Mrs. Mary Mozeley were united in holy bonds of wedlock. The happy pair were perhaps the oldest couple to contract the marriage vow, the bride being more than seventy and the groom one hundred and twenty-five years old.
     This event attracted a great deal of interest and was witnessed by hundreds of Atlanta's citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Lester lived happily together until about two months ago, when financial reverses drove Mr. Lester to the poorhouse for the second time, and his wife went to live with relatives.
     For several weeks he had grown weaker, showing a gradual failing in his vitality.
     On Friday morning he passed away, being at the time of his death the oldest man in the world.
     He has a son, his youngest, in the Henry county poorhouse, ninety-two years old. His only daughter lives in Heard county and is ninety-five years of age.
  
Lester, James
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Jun 1967
Two Drown In Lamar Mishap At I-75 Bridge
     Two Negro construction workers from Perry were drowned about noon Monday while working on an Interstate Highway 75 bridge in Lamar County. Lamar County Sheriff James C. Waller identified the two men as Charlie C. Copeland, 22, and James Lester, 19.
     Sheriff Waller reported that Copeland fell into Buck Creek while cleaning up under a bridge on 1-75 and when he got into trouble in eight or nine feet of water, Lester jumped in to try to help him out, with both drowning.
     Two other construction workers, identified as Robert Napier and Ralph Anderson, recovered the bodies from the creek in some 20 to 30 minutes, according to Sheriff Waller.
     The tragedy occurred near the juncture of the Butts-Monroe Lamer County lines with some uncertainty for a time as to which county the drownings occurred. Sheriffs from all the counties involved were called to the scene until jurisdiction was resolved.
Lester, Lovick Pierce
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 17, 1916
Funeral of Mr. L. P. Lester Held Yesterday
     The funeral of Mr. L. Pierce Lester, whose death occurred in Macon at an early hour Wednesday morning, was held in Jackson Thursday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock, the body haven been taken direct to the cemetery from the train.
     Mr. Lester's death caused general regret and came as a shock to his large Butts county friends. He formerly resided in this city and was connected with Carmichael-Mallet Company a few years ago. Recently he had been residing in Macon and was a prominent traveling salesman for a shoe company. Mr. Lester was very popular with the people of Jackson. He was a most affable gentleman, made friends easily and was popular personally.
     Mr. Lester who was a native of Jones county, was 36 years of age. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Annie Carmichael, of Jackson, before her marriage, and three children, the youngest of which is only a few months old.
     The family has the sympathy of many warm friends in their deep sorrow.
  
Lester, Mary Elizabeth Yates
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jul 1980
Lester Rites Held Saturday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Yates Lester, 85, of Nashville, Ga. were conducted Saturday, July 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Nashville. Interment was in the Westview Cemetery in Nashville.
     Mrs. Lester died Thursday night following a brief illness. She was a native of Upson County and had lived in Nashville for many years. She was the widow of the late Ousley Lester and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Nashville.
     Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Betty Peek of Jackson, Mrs. Jean Moore, Cocoa Beach, Fla., Mrs. Jackie Bentley and Mrs. Ellie Davis both of Nashville; one son Mr. Thomas Lester, Glenn Rock, New Jersey; 1 sister, Mrs. Dot Smith of Forsyth; several grandchildren including Lester Peek, Frank Peek, and Barbara Kilgo all of Jackson and Becky Smith of Roberta.
     Lovein Funeral Home of Nashville was in charge of arrangements.

Lester, W. A., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Apr 1959
Mrs. W. A. Lester, Former Resident, Died on Saturday
    Mrs. W. A. Lester, 65, former Butts county resident, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter in Hapeville after a lingering illness. She made her home in Jackson until two years ago when she became bed-ridden.
    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at five o'clock at Carmichael Chapel in East Point with the Rev. B. W. Hancock of HapeviIIe officiating. Interment was at 'the College Park Cemetery.
    Her husband, W. A. Lester, was killed on Route 42 north of' McDonough in an auto-bus collision several years ago. They formerly lived on the Fincherville Road.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Howard Lee Jones of Jackson and Mrs. Charles Keith of Hapeville; one son, Warren Lester Jr., Washington, D. C.; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Cornwell of Atlanta; one brother, Rev. R. N. Nelson of Lanett, Ala.; Several grandchildren.

Lester, Warren A.
  Jackson Progress-Argus, May 29, 1947.
Warren A. Lester Killed When Car, Bus Collide Sunday.
     Warren A. Lester, 52, Butts county farm operator and salesman, was killed Saturday night when the automobile in which he was returning from Atlanta collide headon with a Greyhound bus two miles north of McDonough.
     Lorrain McDowell, a Negro girl, occupant of the Lester car, and nine passengers in the bus were injured and all received treatment in Atlanta hospitals.
     He had been a resident of Butts county for a few years and owned the W. W. Jamerson farm and other acreage on the Jackson-FIncherville highway. Mr. Lester spent his weekends at this farm and traveled a good deal of his time as a salesman for a foundry company.
     Survivors are his, wife; two daughters, Mrs. H. L. Jones of Jackson; a son, W.A. Lester, Jr., Jackson, and Miss Elizabeth Lester, Hapeville.
     Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Awtry & Lowndes, with Rev. Pierce Harris officiating. Burial was in College Park cemetery.
     
Letson, Annie Eliza Massey
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Dec 1956
Mrs. Annie Letson, Of Almon, Dies At Age of 91
     Funeral services for Mrs. Annie E. Letson, 91, of Almon, were held Sunday at 2 p. m. from the Shiloh Methodist Church of Almon with the Rev. Howard Collins officiating. She was the mother of Mrs. C. L. Britton, Paul and Euell Letson of; Jackson.
     Mrs. Letson was born in Putnam county Sept. 21, 1865. She had been a resident of Newton county since 1919. She is survived by 91 descendants, including nine children, 28 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren.
     Immediate survivors include six daughters, Mrs. C. L. Britton, Jackson; Mrs. J. T. Wallace, Mrs. C. H. Hunt, Mrs. Charles Whitten, all of Covington; Mrs. James Rawlins, Detroit; Mrs. Jimmie Grogan, Laurel, Md.; three sons, Paul and Euell Letson of Jackson and S. A. Letson of Conyers.
     The body lay in state at the church from 1:30 until the funeral hour. Interment was in the Towaliga Cemetery under the direction of J. C. Harwell & Sons Funeral Home of Covington.

Letson, Betty Goddard
Jackson Progress Argus 17 May 1973
Mrs. Letson Buried At Fellowship
     Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Goddard Letson of Route 3, Jackson, were held Sunday at 2:30 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. Evans McMullen officiating. Burial was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Letson died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Friday night, May 11th, after a ten day illness. Mrs. Letson fell about two weeks ago and suffered a bad fracture of her leg. She was the widow of Mr. James E. Letson.
     Mrs. Letson was a lifelong, resident of Butts County and a member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church.
     She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Louis Dempsey of Conyers, Mrs. Grady Carlisle of Jackson, Mrs. Larry Strickland of Sunny Side and Mrs. Tom Henley of Locust Grove; two sons, James Letson and Roy Letson, both of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Plank of Griffin; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

 Letson, Erma Ailene Bishop
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Oct 1982
     Mrs. Erma Ailene Bishop Letson, 60, of Rt. 3, Jackson, Buck Snort Rd., died unexpectedly September 28 after apparently suffering a heart attack.
     Mrs. Letson was born in Meriwether County, the daughter of the late Jess Bishop and the late Mary Jane Allen Bishop. She had resided in west Butts County for the past 11 years and was formerly employed in the textile industry in Manchester. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
     Survivors include her husband, Roy Letson of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Janice Lee Ward of Greensberg, Ohio; four stepsons, Calvin, Robbie and Michael Letson of Jackson and Reggie Letson of Albany; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Williamson of Woodbury and Mrs. Erlene Carroll of Manchester; a brother, William Waddell of Newnan; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the graveside in the Meriwether Memorial Gardens in Manchester. Paul Gilbert officiated.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Letson, Florence
(See Dempsey, Sara Ruth)

Letson, Henry Cornelius
  The Jackson Progress Argus June 15, 1917
Mr. H. C. Letson Instantly Killed
Train Crashes Into Car at McDonough
Two others injured
     Prominent Butts County citizen meets death when fast train hits automobile Monday.
     When the automobile in which they were riding was struck by the northbound Royal Palm Southern train at Hampton crossing, in McDonough, at 5:30 o'clock Monday morning, Mr. H. C. Letson, prominent Butts county farmer was killed outright and his son, Paul, and his wife were seriously injured.
     Mr. Letson was instantly killed, being struck by the train and hurled several feet off the embankment. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Letson, aged 22 and 19 respectively, were seriously hurt and taken to Atlanta on the train that demolished the car. They were taken to an Atlanta hospital and given treatment and were said to be resting comfortably at last reports. Mr. Letson suffered a broken arm while Mrs. Letson was injured about the hips.
     The accident occurred when the automobile was attempting to cross the railroad track on the way to Atlanta. There is a steep incline at the crossing and the engine is said to have gone dead before it could get across the track. Young Letson is said to have been trying to push the car across the track, while Mr. Letson and Mrs. Paul Letson were trying to get out of the car when the Southern train, said to have been running at about 60 miles an hour crashed into the party.
     The car, a Ford, was entirely demolished, being torn to shreds and hurled a score of yards from the embankment.
     The crossing is a dangerous place, several accidents having happened there within the past few years. Only a year or two ago, it will be recalled, Mr. and Mrs. Heard, of Cordele, were killed at the same spot. Other fatal accidents have also happened at the same crossing.
     News of the accident came as a shock to the family and many friends of the unfortunate victims. The body of Mr. Letson was turned over to a McDonough undertaker and prepared for burial, and later removed to the Letson home near Jenkinsburg.
     Mr. Letson was a well known and prosperous farmer of the county. He was a native of Jasper county but had been a resident of Butts for a number of years. He was an industrious, hard working, progressive citizen and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The family have the sympathy of many friends in this regrettable tragedy.
     The funeral was held at Towaliga church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The short service was conducted by Dr. C. C. Heard, of Jenkinsburg, and interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Letson is survived by his wife, several sons and daughters, and other relatives, all of whom have the condolences of many friends in their deep sorrow.
  
Jackson Progress-Argus July 27 1917
Resolutions on Death of Mr. H. C Letson
(Partial)
     In memory of our brother, H. C. Letson, who was born June 20, 28609. Died June 11, 1917. He was born in Jasper county and moved to Butts county in 1892 and joined Macedonia church at the age of 34, moving his membership from Macedonia to Pleasant View and from Pleasant View to County Line where he lived as a consistent member for several years and joined Towaliga church in March, 1917, and has lived a consistent member until death.

Letson, Infant
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 30, 1920
Death Of Infant.
     Mr. and Mrs. Paul Letson have the sympathy of their many friends in the death of their two-months-old daughter, which occurred Monday night at Fincherville. The funeral was held at Towaliga church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. J. ____ officiating.
  
Letson, Irvin Paul
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 19, 1962
Paul Letson Was Killed Saturday in Truck Mishap
     Irvin Paul Letson, retired mechanic and carpenter, and widely known citizen of the Towaliga community, was killed late Saturday afternoon on the Blount-Jenkinsburg Road about eight miles south of Jackson when he lost control of the pickup truck he was driving, it overturning and hurling him from the cab.
     Mr. Letson, 66. was born in Butts County, the son of Henry Letson and Mrs. Eliza Massey Letson. His wife, deceased, was the former Miss Myrtle Washington. He was a member of Towaliga Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. E. A. Daniel and the Rev. Ralph Medlock officiating. Burial was in the Towaliga Church Cemetery.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. A. W. Harrison of Jackson; one son, Samuel L. Letson of Jackson; six sisters, Mrs. J. T. Wallace, Mrs. Charlie Whitten, and Mrs. Bessie Hunt, all of Covington; Mrs. Claude Britton of Jackson, Mrs. Myrtice Rawlins of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Jimmie Groggan, Upper Marlboro, Maryland; one brother, Euel Letson of Jackson; five grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Letson Britton, Billy Letson, Eugene Hunt, Elwood Britton, Aubrey Britton, and Roy Letson.
     Honorary pallbearers were Warren Evans, Oscar Barnes, David Evans, Ralph Evans, E. D. Patrick, and Harold Webb.

Letson, Mary Will Moore
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 88
     Mary Will Moore Letson, 81, of Route 3, Jackson, the West Butts Community, died Tuesday morning at the Westbury Medical Care Home where she had been a patient for the past two years.
     The funeral will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with Dewey Shaw officiating. Burial will be in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Letson, a native of Terrell County, had lived in Butts County for the past 29 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Griffin.
     Survivors include her husband, James H. Letson; sisters, Ruby Mundy and Margaret Flournoy, both of Dawson, and Claudia Bihm of Smithville, Ga.; brother, Mancey Moore of Richland, Ga.; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Doc Moore of Richland, Lois Henley of Locust Grove, and Margaret Strickland of Sunnyside; brothers-in-law, Roy C. Letson and Grady Carlisle, both of Jackson, and Tom P. Henley of Locust Grove; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Letson, Myrtle Washington
Jackson Progress Argus 10 May 1956
Last Rites To Be Held Thursday For Mrs. Paul Letson
     Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Washington Letson, 58, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Towaliga Baptist Church with Rev. E. A. Daniel officiating.
     Death claimed Mrs. Letson Tuesday evening at her home, after an extended illness.
     The daughter of the late J. G. Washington and Mrs. Angelyn Virginia Amis Washington, she was born in Little Rock, Ark., but had lived in Butts county for over 45 years.
     Survivors include her husband, Paul Letson; a daughter, Mrs. A. W. Harrison, Jackson; son, Samuel L. Letson, Jackson, and several grandchildren.
     Interment will be in the Towaliga Baptist Church under the direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.

Letson, Robert Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus 5 Feb 1937
Pneumonia Fatal To Mr. R. H. Letson
     Following a week's illness of double pneumonia, Mr. Robert Henry Letson, 45 years of age, well known railroad man, died at his home in Flovilla Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
     Mr. Letson was a son of the late Mr. H. C. Letson and Mrs. Letson and for the past few years had been engaged in railroad work, having the run between Fort Valley and Brunswick. He became ill on January 23 and returned to his home where his condition grew worse until the end came late Saturday. Mr. Letson was a member of the Towaliga Baptist church and of the Order of Railway Trainmen.
     He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mattie Nelson; five children, Tom, Nelson, Bobbie, Annie Lee and Manetta; his mother, Mrs. H. C. Letson; three brothers, Euell and Paul, of Jackson; Samuel, of Conyers; six sisters, Mrs. C. L. Britton, Jackson; Mrs. C. H. Hunt, Oxford; Mrs. C. T. Whitten and Mrs. J. T. Wallace, Covington; Mrs. James Grogan, Atlanta, and Mrs. James Rawlings, of Detroit.
     Funeral services were held at the Flovilla Methodist church Monday morning at 10:30, Rev. W. A. Woodruff, the pastor, assisted by Rev. Harvey A. King, of Griffin, a former pastor, conducted the services and pallbearers were from the Order of Railway Trainmen. Interment was in the Sandy Creek cemetery .

Letson, Robert Wilmer
  Jackson Progress Argus, August 16, 1945
Cpl. R. W. Letson Killed in Action with First Army
     Corporal Robert W. Letson, 27. son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Letson of Jackson, reported missing in action since March 2, was killed on that date according to a War Department message received by his wife, the former Miss Edna Weldon.
     Cpl. Letson served in the Third Armored Division of General Hodges First Army and saw active duty during the drive against the Germans.
     He entered the service in February, 1942, and trained at Ft. Knox, Ky., Camp Pickett, Va., Indiantown Gap, Pa., and in California. He had been overseas since September 5, 1943, and was wounded on October 13, 1944.
     Graduate of the Berry Schools at Rome, Cpl. Letson was a widely known young man of the county and had many friends who are distressed to learn of his death.
     In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a brother, Samuel Lamar Letson, US Army, now stationed at Ft. Knox, Kt.; a sister, Miss Doris Letson, of Jackson.
     Further details of Corporal Letson's death will probably be received by the family later. Friends extend sincere sympathy to the family in the loss of a gallant young soldier.

Jackson Progress-Argus, March 17, 1949.
Cpl. R. W. Letson Being Returned Home for Burial.
     Mr. and Mrs. Paul Letson of Jackson have been notified by the War Department that the remains of their son, Cpl. Robert Wilmer Letson, will be brought back from Germany for interment in Raleigh National cemetery, Raleigh, N. C.
     Cpl. Letson served with the 33rd Armored Division of the First Army. He was killed in action March 2, 1945 at Wiedenfield, Germany.
     Prior to entering the service Cpl. Letson was graduated from the Berry Schools at Rome.
     Mr. and Mrs. Letson will be advised later when the body will be sent to Raleigh National Cemetery for reburial service.

Jackson Progress Argus 1 Jun 1950
Corporal Letson Buried at Raleigh
     Those attending the funeral of Corporal Robert W. Letson at Raleigh National Cemetery Raleigh, N. C, Wednesday, May 24, were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Letson, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Letson, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Harrison, Diane and Ronnie Harrison and Mrs. Miller Owen of Forsyth.
     Full military honors were paid Cpl. Letson who lost his life while serving with the First Army in the European area, March 2, 1945. Captain Edens of Durham, N. C., conducted the impressive service. Sergeant Thompson and escort from the 83rd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N. C., and Master Sgt. M. S. Buigess from Portland, Maine, commanded the services.

Letson, Roy, Mrs. (nee Kimbrel)
Jackson Progress Argus January 23, 1964
Husband Shoots Wife And Self In Sunday Tiff
     Family difficulties exploded into gunfire early Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Letson on the High Falls Highway in West Butts Community, resulting in the death of Mrs. Letson and the attempted suicide of Mr. Letson.
     According to Butts Sheriff V. H. Ham, the incident happened around 5:30 a. m. Sunday morning. He stated that Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin notified his office after receiving a call.
     Sheriff Ham said that Mr. Letson admitted to him that he shot his wife while she lay in bed and then turned the 22 automatic rifle on himself. The bullet struck Mr. Letson just above the heart and came out of the back, the sheriff said Letson was carried to the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where his condition was listed as fair. He was under guard and was expected to be brought back to Sylvan Grove Hospital when his condition warrants.
     According to the Sheriff, Mrs. Letson, after being shot, walked from the bedroom into the living room where she died. Mr. Ham stated that three bullets entered Mrs. Letson's body, all in the vicinity of the heart. Mr. Ham also stated that insofar as his office has been able to determine, the couple's four children witnessed the tragedy.
     Sheriff Ham said that Letson told him he worked 15 hours on Saturday at his place of employment at a liquor store in Atlanta. He admitted to the sheriff that he shot his wife during a quarrel. Sheriff Ham stated that Mr. Letson had been charged with murder.
     The body of Mrs. Letson was brought to Jackson for investigation before being carried to Griffin where funeral arrangements were made.
     Mrs. Letson was born and reared in Spalding County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd L. Kimbrel of North Hill Street Extension. She was employed at United Cotton Goods in Griffin.
     She and Mr. Letson had been married 14 years.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Letson, 32, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Haisten Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. Jerry Tabler, pastor of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church where she was a member, and the Rev. Hoyt McGee officiated. Burial was in the Griffin Memorial Gardens.
     In addition to her husband she is survived by four sons, Calvin Letson, Robert Letson, Mike Letson and Reggie Letson, all of Jackson; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd L. Kimbrel of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. Ruben Reeves of Smyrna; Mrs. Jewel Pledger and Mrs. Charlotte Padgett Griffin; a brother, Boyd L. Kimbrel Jr., of Griffin.

Letson, Stewart Nelson (Sam)
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Aug 1978
Letson Rites Were Held On Saturday
     Funeral services for Stewart Nelson (Sam) Letson, 55, of Kingston Route 1, Rome, were held Saturday in the chapel of Talley Brothers Funeral Home with the Revs. James Sanders and Wendell Baggett officiating. Interment was in Laurelwood Cemetery, Doraville, with full military rites.
     Mr . Letson was born in Fulton County, October 7, 1922, son of Mrs, Martha Nelson Letson Freeman and the late Robert Henry Letson. He had been a resident of Bartow County for one and a half years, moving there from Decatur.
     He resided in Floyd County prior to moving to Decatur. He was a member of Peachcrest Christian Church and was associated with Southern Bell as a supervisor. He had been associated with Southern Bell for 33 years.
     He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Shanklin-Attaway Post 5, American Legion and was a graduate of Berry Academy. He retired in 1974 from the National Guard after serving more than 28 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, Air Force and Marines. He was a member of the Berry Alumni Association.
     Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey Letson, Rome; two sons, Ronald I. Letson, Norcross, and Robert H. Letson, Miami; mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Freeman, Jackson; one brother, Robert S. Letson, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Lee Whidby, Jackson and Mrs. Minnetta Nelms, Covington; two grandchildren.

Letson, Thomas Henry
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Dec 1944
Thomas H. Letson Died August 26 In Long Island
     The death of Thomas Henry Letson, age 24, son of Mrs. W. D. Freeman and step-son of W. D. Freeman of Jackson, occurred August 26 in a private hospital on Long Island, N. Y., after a short illness.
     Funeral services were held at the Astoria Methodist church, with the Rev. L. A. Guest officiating, and friends, relatives and organizations sent lovely floral offerings as a token of esteem. Pallbearers were members of his organization and burial was in the Long Island cemetery.
     Born in Butts county September 21, 1920, he was a son of Mrs. W. D. Freeman and the late Robert Henry Letson. For the past five years he had resided in New York and at the time of death was employed in a shipyard. At one time he served in the US Army in the Canal Zone, but was given a medical discharge.
     In addition to his mother and stepfather he is survived by his wife, the former Miss Dom Oliver of Long Island, and a small daughter, Barbara Ann; two sisters, Mrs. Lynval Whidby of Jackson and Miss Minnette Letson of Covington; two brothers, Nelson Letson, with the US Army in Italy, and Bobby Letson, US Navy, Lee Field, Fla., and his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Letson of Covington.

Letson, Wilmer
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 6, 1947.
In Memoriam.
     In loving memory of our son and brother, Wilmer, who died in service two years ago March 2.
     While in death you sleep alone, Sweet memories will always linger with the ones you left at home.
     More and more each day we miss you; Some may think the wound is healed,
     But little do they know the sorrow That lies within our hearts concealed.
     Mr. And Mrs. Paul Letson, Lamar and Doris.

Leveret (NFN)
Middle Georgia Argus August 25, 1885
Drowned.
     A thirteen year old son of Mr. Dick Leveret of Jasper county, was drowned in Ocmulgee river on Saturday. In the morning the father left home telling his son not to go near the river during the day, but in his absence the young man with two others stole off and went in bathing and going in too deep water was drowned.

Leverett, Eda Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Oct 1985
     Eda Lee Leverett, 94, of Jenkinsburg died Thursday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Miss Leverett, a native of Butts County, had been a patient at Westbury Nursing
Home in Jenkinsburg for the past 18 years.
     Survivors include a sister, Ida Sue Williams of Cross City, Fla., and nieces and nephews.
     Graveside funeral services were held Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Leverett, Flora Jane Kelley
The Jackson Progress-Argus August 27, 1926
Mrs. R. D. Leverett Claimed By Death.
     Friends and relatives here are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. R. D. Leverett, 63 years of age, which occurred at her home in Spalding county Monday afternoon. Death came suddenly, she having been seized with a fatal attack soon after the noon meal.
     The family formerly resided in Butts county and have many friends here.
      She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Hattie Leverett. Atlanta, three sons J. A. Leverett, Macon, R.J. and F. J. Leverett, of Griffin, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ethel Smith, of Cork, three step-sons, Otis Leverett, Jackson, Edgar and Thomas Leverett, City point, Fla.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church of which she had long been a member, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment was in the church yard.

Leverett, James Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus Jan 25, 1940
J. H. Leverett Called by Death
     The death of Mr. James Henry Leverett, prominent resident of Jenkinsburg, occurred at his home at 9:30 p. m. Monday. Death resulted after a long illness and was attributed to the infirmities of age and other complications.
     He was 85 years of age and was born January 14, 1855, in Jasper county. His father was Nathan Hill Leverett and his mother, previous to her marriage, was Miss Byars, connected with old and influential middle Georgia families. He had been a resident of Butts county for a long number of years and as a citizen was active, in politics and business affairs. He retired from active business a few years ago and had since resided at Jenkinsburg. Mr. Leverett possessed decided views on all public questions and was widely esteemed by his friends.
     His wife, the former Miss Elmina Barnett, daughter of Captain and Mrs. John L, Barnett, died several years ago. He is survived by two sons, N. A. Leverett, of Jenkinsburg, and W. L. Leverett, of Knoxville, Tenn; five daughters, Mrs. W. G. McCart, of Fitzgerald; Miss Eda Lee Leverett, of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. T. V. Argo, of Macon; Mrs. H. C. Kitchens,, of Atlanta; Mrs. L. L. Williams, of Cross City, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Lumsden, of Monticello; Mrs. Rena Barnes, of Covington; Miss Callie Leverett, of Monticello and Mrs. P. H. Wuile, of Charlotte, N. C.; two brothers,, H. P. Leverett, of Barnesville and J. A. Leverett, of Jackson; several grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Dr. Ben Ingram, of Forsyth, officiated. The pallbearers were grandsons, Duane Leverett, LeVerne Leverett, Robert Leverett, Lanier Leverett, Harold McCart, Barnett McCart.
     Burial was in the family lot in Macedonia church cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge, of arrangements.

Leverett, John Albert
Jackson Progress Argus, June 7, 1945
John A. Leverett Died Wednesday of Heart Attack
     John A. Leverett, 56 years of age, widely known Jackson barber, died at his home on West Avenue and 6:30 Wednesday afternoon as the result of a heart attack. He was assisting Herbert Moore in building a barbeque pit when he was seized with a fatal illness and was pronounced dead when medical assistance arrived.
     For more than thirty years Mr. Leverett had been a resident of Jackson and was esteemed by a wide circle of friends. Born September 20, 1889, he was a son of Nathan F. and Bettie Chafin Leverett of Jasper county. As a resident of Jackson he was owner of barber shops and with the exception of some time spent in West Point and Atlanta he spent an active career in Jackson. Recognized as a skilled workman, he enjoyed a large clientele among the people of the county.
     Veteran of World War I, Mr. Leverett was a member of the Jim Finley Post of the American Legion. He was an ardent sports fan and before and after the first world war was actively identified with the Jackson baseball team. He was a singer of ability and appeared in quartet numbers. He was formerly a member of the Jackson Kiwanis club and was a member of the Jackson Baptist church.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Maggie Jean Foster of Jackson; a son, Staff Sergeant William Foster Leverett, serving with the US Air Corps in England; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Leverett Walker, wife of an Army lieutenant, now in San Francisco, Calif.; a brother, H. P. Leverett Sr. of Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. P. H. Wuille of Charlotte, N. C. and Mrs. Preston Minter of Monticello.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thornton Funeral Home.

Jackson Progress Argus, June 14, 1945
Funeral Services Held Saturday for John A. Leverett
     Funeral services for John A. Leverette, 56, widely known Jackson resident who died at his home on West Avenue of June 6 after a heart attack, were held at the Jackson Baptist church Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Gaither A. Briggs, pastor, conducted the services, attended by relatives and friends from several counties.
     Active pallbearers were furnished by the American Legion, of which he was a member, and included Clyde Walker, A. W. Newton, Roy Prosser, P. H. Weaver, J. S. Ball, and T. P. Ham. An honorary escort was selected from the American Legion post.
     Burial was in the family lot in Fellowship church cemetery under the direction of Thornton Funeral Homes.
     Mr. Leverett, long term resident of Jackson, is survived by his wife the former Miss Maggie Jean Foster; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Walker of San Francisco; a son, Sgt. Foster Leverett, with the Air Corps in England; a brother, H. P. Leverett Sr. of Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. P. H. Wuille of Charlotte, N. C., and Mrs. Preston Minter of Monticello.

Leverett, Lizzie
  The Jackson Argus July 26, 1894
Barnett's Mill.
Editors Argus
     Several weeks have elapsed since we last appeared before the many readers of your paper, during that time that mighty "Reaper, whose name is Death," has appeared within our midst and laid his icy hands upon another loved one and borne her to the The mystic golden shore." It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of Miss Lizzie Leverett, who took her flight into the joys of the better world on the 18th inst. She was the daughter of Mr. A. J. Leverett, who resides just over the line in Jasper county, but as she had many friends and acquaintances in Butts, especially in this section, and was a member of Macedonia church, we feel it our duty to pay her this last tribute of respect, by attempting to say, in our own feeble was, a few words to commemorate this sad event.
     We shall not attempt to eulogize, to any great extent, the life and character of the deceased, for we fear our ability to do so would fail us in the attempt, but suffice it to say that we search in vain to find one who has led a more virtuous life, or made a character so unblemished. She was a beautiful young lady of only seventeen summers, but she recognized the fact that a beautiful face was not sufficient to carry one through the many vicissitudes of this life, and prepare one for joys above. Conscious of this fact, she cultivated that beauty of mind and heart that commended the admiration of all who knew her. She connected herself with the Baptist church at Macedonia last summer, and since that time she has led a pious life, enjoying the blessings of the living God, and devotedly believing the divinity of Christ, and his power to save. Her friends were innumerable for indeed none knew her but to love her. She constantly discharged what she believed to be her duty, obeying the slightest wish of her parents, never tiring in the attempt to add to the pleasures of her host of friends and relatives, and never missing the opportunity to do good.
     To her many friends and relatives we would sat that, although, we can have no hope of seeing our loved one again in this world, yet, if we follow her examples and trust in the Savior's promises, we have the assurance of meeting her in Heaven, and to her parents we feel assured in saying that she will be waiting at the beautiful river to welcome you, when the boatman lands you safe on Canaan's shore and with her parents and host of friends and other relatives, at the final judgment day, there will be a happy meeting.
Venus.

Leverett, Rena Maude
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 15, 1925
Miss Maude Leverett Claimed By Reaper.
     The death of Miss Rena Maude Leverett, aged 37, occurred at her home in Pepperton Sunday morning at 9:15 o'clock and followed an illness of some time. She was a member of the Baptist church and was esteemed by scores of friends who regret to know of her passing. Her mother, Mrs. Lucy Leverett, passed away on January 22, 1924.
     Surviving relatives are her father, Mr. W. L. Leverett, two brothers, Messrs. Tommie and Bryant Leverett; a sister Lena Lynch.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Stark Methodist church Monday at 12 o'clock noon by Rev. J. S. Hartsfield, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Leverett, Thomas B.
Jackson Progress Argus, October 4, 1945
Thomas Leverett Buried at Sandy Creek on Friday
     Funeral services for Thomas Leverett, 59 years of age, former Butts county resident who died at his home in Cocoa, Fla., September 26, were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Sandy Creek church. Rev. J. B. Stodghill was the officiating minister and burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Home directing plans.
     Mr. Leverett, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Leverett, was born and reared in Butts county but had lived in Florida the past 35 years. He was related to widely known Butts county families. Death followed a long illness.
     Survivors include one daughter and two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Smith of FLovilla and Miss Hattie Leverett of Atlanta; four brothers, E. D. Leverett of Sharpes, Fla.; John Leverett of Macon; Farra Leverett of Atlanta and Jeff Leverett of Griffin.

Leverett, W. Lee
Jackson Progress-Argus 20 Apr 1934
Mr. W. Lee Leverett Succumbs to Illness
     Mr. W. Lee Leverett, well known citizen of the Old Bethel community, died Wednesday morning at 1:30. He had been in declining health all the year and suffered from a complication of diseases. Many friends of the family regret to know of the passing of this estimable citizen.
     Mr. Leverett was born in Jasper county and moved to Butts several years ago. He was connected with an old and prominent family of this section and had a wide circle of friends in both Butts and Jasper counties.
     Mr. Leverett is survived by his wife the former Mrs. Jack Taylor of Butts county; three brothers, J. H. Leverett, of Monticello, and J. A. Leverett, of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. C. L. Lumsden and Miss Callie Leverette, of Monticello; Mrs. Rena Barnes of Covington and Mrs. P. H. Wuille, of Charlotte, N. C.
     Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Stark Methodist church.

Leverett, William Lee
Jackson Progress-Argus Dec 19, 1940
Griffin Auto Victim Has Relative Here
William Leverett Killed in Collision Between a Truck and Car. Was Born in Butts County.
     William Lee Leverett, 23-year old Griffin drug clerk, killed early Thursday in a collision between the car in which he was riding and a truck on the Griffin-Zebulon highway, was born in Butts county and has, relatives living here.
     His brother, Marvin Leverett, was painfully but not seriously injured. Two occupants of the north-bound pecan truck were shaken and bruised.
     Leverett was a clerk in Ward's drug store in Griffin and was returning his brother to Thomaston where he is manager of an auto store. The accident happened about 6 o'clock. The Leverett car, a report said, sideswiped the truck. Fog and poor visibility were blamed for the accident.
     With a broken neck, broken arms and legs and internal injuries, Leverett died before his body could be removed from the wreckage. The auto, a sedan, was a complete wreck. One side of the truck was badly our damaged.
     Mr. Leverett had been employed as a clerk in Ward's drug store for 18 months and was preparing himself to be a druggist. He was a former member of the National Guard.
     Born in Butts county, Mr. Leverett had resided in Griffin for several years. He lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Leverett, on East Mcintosh Road.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the DeVotie Baptist church at Experiment, with the Rev. C. C. Buckalew, the Rev. Wilson Walker and the Rev. John W. Clark officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery in Griffin.
     Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Marvin, of Griffin and Thomaston, and Henry Leverett of Griffin; his grandmother, Mrs. Louisiana Perdue, of Griffin. He was a nephew of Mrs. Frank Flynt of Jackson and related to the Perdue family of Butts county.
     
Leverrett, William Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Mar 1964
W. T. Leverrett Died Friday; Interment Sunday
     Mr. William Thomas Leverrett 79, of Route 2, Jackson died Friday mormng at Sylvan Grove Hospital after an extended illness. He had been a patient at the hospital for several days.
     Mr. Leverrett was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. He was born In Jasper County, the son of the late William Lee Leverrett and Mrs Sara Lucy Barnes Leverrett.
     He was a retired farmer.
     Funeral services were conduced for Mr. Leverrett Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Macedoma Baptist Church with the Rev Bill Thomas pastor and the Rev. James Burleson officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of Plans.
     Survivors include his wife Mrs. Flora Estelle Cook Leverett; one daughter, Janette Briscoe; three sons, T. W. Leverrett, Herchel Leverrett, all of Jackson ; DonaId Leverrett of Belmar New Jersey; 13 grandchildren one brother, Bryant Leverett of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Horace Bankston, Donald Bankston Emerson McMichel, J. C. O'Kelly, J. D. Pope, Max Redman.

Leverette, Alice G. Perdue
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Mar 1979
Leverette Rites Held Friday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Perdue Leverette, of Griffin, were held Friday at 11 o'clock in the chapel of Pittman Rawls Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Parris and the Rev. Eddie Morgan officiated and burial was in the Oak Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. Leverette was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Alfred Lee Perdue and the late Louisiana Thaxton Perdue. She was the widow of Mr. W. S. Leverette and had made her home in Griffin for 53 years. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church.
     Survivors include two sons, Marvin Leverette of Griffin and Henry Leverette of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. H. O. Smith and Mrs. R. E. O'Neal, both of Jackson; two brothers, Ballard Perdue of Jackson and B. F. Perdue of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
     Memorial gifts to. Mrs. Leverette are being accepted by the building fund of the Southside Baptist Church.

Leverette, Andrew Bryant
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Feb 1989
     Andrew Bryant Leverette, 86, of Route 4, Jackson, died Thursday at Henry General Hospital.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephen Nelms officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Leverette was born in Jasper County, son of William Lee Leverette and Mary Lucy Barnes Leverette. He was employed by the Atlanta-Macon Express Company for several years and had operated a taxi company in Jackson. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Hester Hardy Leverette; daughter, Ruth Elliott of Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew and Virginia Leverette of Douglasville and Sheriff Billy and Mary Anne Leverette of Jackson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; three nephews and one niece.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Leverette, Bryon Lee
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 16, 1923
Bryon Lee Leverette Passed Away Monday.
     Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Leverette have the sympathy of many friends in the death of Bryon Lee, their six-year-old son, which occurred Monday morning. Death resulted from diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs. Leverette had the misfortune to loose their daughter a few weeks ago.
     Besides his parents, the lad is survived by one brother.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. L. L. Minton officiating.

Leverette, Curtis Edwards
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 10, 1952
     Funeral services for Curtis Edwards Leverette, foreman at Warner Robins, who died Sunday, March 30, were held Tuesday, April 1, at Hart's Mortuary in Macon. Burial was in Macon.
     Mr. Leverette was born in Butts county, the son of Otis E. Leverette and Mrs. Telora Lee Edwards Leverette, and later lived in Juliette and Macon.
     Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Charlotte, of Macon; his mother, Mrs. O. E. Leverette of Flovilla; two brothers, Howard and Homer, and two sisters, Mrs. George Jones and Mrs. Florence McLendon, both of Atlanta.

Leverette, Duane Ambrose
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Dec 1963
Duane Leverette Passes Monday at His Home Here
     Funeral services for Duane Ambrose Leverette were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Partain officiating. Interment was in Cedar Rock Cemetery.
     Mr. Leverette, 53, widely known retired carpenter and farmer, died Monday afternoon at his home on Route 1, Jackson, after an extended illness. He was a native of Butts County, the son of the late Nathan Ambrose Leverette and Mrs. Mattie Smith Leverette of Jackson, who survives.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jewell Reeves Leverette; one daughter, Carole Leverette, Jackson; mother, Mrs. Mattie Lou Smith Leverette, of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Fletcher Compton, Jackson; Mrs. G. W. Brooks, Forest Park; Mrs. John Jenkins, Stone Mountain; three brothers, J. K. Leverette, Forest Park; L. L. Leverette, Marietta; W. L. Leverette, Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Hulon Cook, Fred Cook, Curtis Williamson, Levi Maddox, Howard Cook, and Robert Fletcher.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Leverette, Edgar Donaldson
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Mar 1974
Mr. Leverette Buried At Sandy Creek
     Mr. Edgar Donaldson Leverette, 91, of 1705 Jeff Harris Court, Titusville, Florida, died Thursday morning in the Titusville Convalescent Center, where he had been a patient.
     Mr. Leverette was born in Monroe County, June 9, 1882, the son of the late Rubeun D. Leverette and Mrs. Claudia Hinnant Leverette.
     Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the Sandy Creek Cemetery with the Rev. James Bohannon, pastor of the Flovilla Baptist Church, officiating.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Leverette is survived by a sister, Miss Hattie Leverette of Atlanta; two brothers, J. A. Leverette of Macon and Jeff Leverette of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Donald Freeman, Newton Mayfield, W. A. Smith, Col. Malcolm Smith, Billy Leverette and Howard Leverette.

Leverette, Elminia Susan Barnett
  Butts County Progress October 1, 1909
Death of Mrs. Leverette Wednesday Afternoon.
     Mrs. J. H. Leverette died at her home near Dempsey's Ferry Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness of several weeks of typhoid fever. The funeral took place at Stark Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Leverette who was one of the best known women in the county, loved and admired by a large circle of friends for her sweet Christian life, is survived by her husband and several sons and daughters. Before her marriage she was a Miss Barnett.

Leverette, Flora Estelle Cook
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Aug 1974
Mrs. Leverette Buried At Macedonia
     Mrs. Flora Cook Leverette, 80, widely known resident of the Stark community, died about noon on Tuesday, August 13th at Georgia Baptist Hospital. She was admitted on Friday.
     A native of Butts County, she was born January 3,1894, the daughter of the late Mr.
Tom Cook and the late Mrs. Sallie Waits Cook. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was the widow of William Thomas Leverette.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Whitlatch, assistant pastor of Macedonia, Rev. T. H. Wilder, a former pastor, and Rev. Ed Welch, another former pastor, officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Leverette is survived by three sons, T. W. Leverette, Herschel Leverette, and Donald Leverette, all of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Briscoe of Jackson; three brothers, Ralph Cook, John Cook and Tommie Lee Cook, all of Jackson; a sister, Miss Fleetie Cook of Jackson; 14 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Billy Leverette, Andrew Leverette, John Wesley Cook, Willie Avery Cook, Gene Mitchell and Darrell Pippin.

Leverette, Hattie Lena
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Feb 1977
Miss Leverette Buried Sunday At Sandy Creek
     Miss Hattie Lena Leverette, 81, of the Living Center of Griffin Convalescent Home, died Friday afternoon at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. She made her home in Atlanta for many years and was employed by a millinery company before her retirement.
     A native of Butts County, Miss Leverette was born February 2, 1895, daughter of the late Ruben D. Leverette and the late Flora Jane Kelly Leverette.
     She is survived by two brothers, Jeff Leverette of Griffin and John A. Leverette of Macon; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday at three o'clock in Haisten's Chapel. Elder Elzie Spier and Rev. Lamar Cherry officiated with interment in Sandy Creek Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were W. A., Smith, Malcolm Smith, Dick Leverette, Dennis Leverette, Gary Peeples, and Bernard Thaxton.

Leverette, Howard Otis
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Sep 1976
Death Claims H. O. Leverette
     Howard Otis Leverette affectionately known as (Hike), 63, of Jackson, died Monday night at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta after suffering a heart attack. He had been at Georgia Baptist a day, having been transferred from Sylvan Grove Hospital where he was a patient for a week.
     Born in Butts County October 20, 1912, he was son of the late Otis Eugene Leverette and the late Telorah Lee Edwards Leverette, both of Butts County. He was retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a member of Indian Springs. Lodge No. 307, F&AM, and was a veteran of World War II.
     Mr. Leverette is survived by one sister, Mrs. George Jones of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with Rev. Elzie Speir and Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Indian Springs Lodge NO.307, F&AM, in charge of graveside rites. Masons served as pallbearers.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Leverette, J. T. Rev.
  The Jackson Argus October 8, 1894
     Rev. J. T. Leverette, a beloved citizen of Jasper county, died last week. The people here knew and loved him.
  
Leverette, James Aubie
Jackson Progress-Argus 19 Jun 1936
Former Butts Citizen Dies in Henry County
     Relatives and friends in Butts county were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. J. A. Leverette, former well known Butts county resident, which occurred June 6 at his home near McDonough.
     He resided In Butts county until a few years ago when he moved to Henry county and resided near Bethany church. He is survived by his father, Mr. J. H. Leverette of Jenkinsburg; two brothers, Mr. N. A. Leverette of Locust Grove, and Mr. Leonard Leverette, of Atlanta; five sisters, Mrs. Williams, of Okahumpka, Fla. ; Mrs. Velma Kitchens, of Atlanta; Mis. W. G. McCart, of Hawkinsville; Mrs. Pat Argo, of Macon, and Miss Eda Leverette. of Jenkinsburg.
     The following is taken from the McDonough Advertiser of June 12:
     Mr. J. A. Leverette, prominent farmer and substitute mail carrier here, passed away at his home four miles east of McDonough on Saturday afternoon, following an illness of several weeks.
     Until a few weeks ago Mr. Leverette had apparently enjoyed the best of health and the sudden serious illness which brought on his untimely death was a severe shock to the family and a source of genuine sorrow to his many friends. He was one of the county's foremost citizens, with loyalty to principle and sense of honor which commanded the respect of countless friends.
     Surviving are his wife and three sons, Mr. Dozier Leverette, of Atlanta ;Messrs. Ned and Robert Leverette, of McDonough, and one daughter, Mrs. T. W . Craig, of McDonough.
     He was a member of Bethany Baptist church. His pastor. Rev. W. B. Carr, conducted the funeral services from the church Monday morning at 11 o'clock and the body was interred in the churchyard. As evidence of the high regard in which he was held by his fellowman, a large gathering of friends and relatives paid their final tribute at the grave.

Leverette, Jewel Eugenia Leverette
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1943
Mrs. Leverette Died Saturday In Atlanta Hospital
     Funeral services for Mrs. Bryant Leverette, 39 years of age, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta at 1:20 Saturday afternoon, were held Sunday at 4 p. m. at Macedonia church.
     Death resulted after an illness of several days and was not unexpected.
     The services were largely attended by relatives and friends who showed their affection by lovely floral offerings. The services were conducted by G. A. Brigg, pastor of the First Baptist church. The pallbearers were Tommie Leverette, Herschell Leverette, Clifford Edwards, Albert Edwards, Thomas Edwards and Wilmer White.
     Burial was in the family lot in the churchyard and Thornton Funeral Homes directed arrangements.
     Born and reared in the Flovilla community, Mrs. Leverette had been a resident of Jackson for several years. She was formerly manager of McConnell's store in Jackson and was an active church worker, being a member of Macedonia church. Possessing friends among all classes, the death of Mrs. Leverette came as a shock.
     Survivors are her husband and three children, Mrs. Ruth Kersey; Andrew and William Otis Leverette; parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Leverette of Flovilla; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Atlanta and Mrs. Florence McClendon of Jenkinsburg; three brothers, Homer of Clarkesville, Tenn.; Curtis of Macon and Howard Leverette, US Navy.

Leverett, John Idus
Jackson Progress-Argus 22 Feb 1935
Mr. J. I. Leverett is Victim Short Illness
     Mr. John Idus Leverett, known to most of his friends as Jack, 48 years of age, prominent resident of the Jenkinsburg community, passed away Friday morning at 4 o'clock after a three days illness of pneumonia. The death of this well known citizen came as a shock to his friends.
     Mr. Leverett was connected with a pioneer family of this section. He was born February 22, 1887, in Jasper county, a son of James Leverett and Elmina Barnett Leverett. He was a grandson of the late Colonel John L. Barnett for whom the local Confederate veterans camp is named. For the past several, years he had resided in the Jenkinsburg community and was regarded as a successful farmer and man of affairs.
     Mr. Leverett was a man of strong conviction, being zealous in the pursuit of every cause if he believed it was right. He was a member of the Baptist church and was known as a loyal friend and public spirited citizen.
     He is survived by his wife, who previous to her marriage was Miss Ghitty Cook, a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Leverett and a son Jack, Jr.; his father, Mr. J. H. Leverett, of Jenkinsburg; three brothers, J. A. Leverett, McDonough; N. A . Leverett , of Jenkinsburg and W. L. Leverett, of Atlanta; five sisters, Mrs. W. G. McCart, of Hawkinsville; Miss Eda Leverett, of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. Pat Argo, of Macon; Mrs. Charles Kitchen, of, Atlanta, and Mrs. Leroy Williams, of Leesburg, Fla.
     The funeral was conducted at the Jenkinsburg Baptiist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Schoficld, a former pastor. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery.

Leverette, Kathryn Imogene Burgan
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Aug 1987
     Kathryn Imogene Burgan Leverette, 67, of Edgewood Avenue, Jackson, died Aug. 5 at Emory University Hospital following several months of declining health.
     The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Revs. Howard Porter and Mack Tribble officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mrs. Leverette was born in Lee County, Va., daughter of James Brownlow Burgan and Mary Grace Nelms Burgan. She was the widow of Thomas Homer Leverette of Butts County. Mrs. Leverette was an auditor before her retirement, several years ago. She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and a former member of the W.S.C.S. She was a member of the Jeptha Chapter No. 252, Order of the Eastern Star and was a charter member of the Jackson Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a Girl Scout leader in Butts County for many years and was a former Butts County representative of the American Red Cross.
     Survivors include three daughters, Martha Morton and Nancy Blizzard, both of Jackson, and Dottie Varnadoe of Colquitt, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Lorie, Amelia, Tommy and Kayla Morton, Erik and Julie Varnadoe, and Melissa and Chance Parker; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Hubert Proffitt of Roanoke, Va. Local relatives also include Bryant Leverette, Billy, Mary Anne, and Gigi Leverette, all of Jackson; Ruth Leverette Elliott and family of Jackson; and Andrew and Ginny Leverette of Douglasville.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Leverrett, Maggie Gene Foster
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Dec 1964
Fellowship Rites Saturday For Mrs. Leverrett
     Mrs. Maggie Gene Foster Leverrett, 67, widely known Jackson matron, died about 12:30 p. m. Friday at Middle Georgia Hospital in Macon. She had been hospitalized about three weeks and recently underwent abdominal surgery.
     Born in Butts County, she was the daughter of the late Sam J. Foster and Mrs. Huilette Harkness Foster, both natives of Butts County. Her father for a long number of years served as Clerk of Superior Court in Butts County. She was the widow of John Albert Leverrett.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Fellowship Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kirk Nesbit, former pastor, and the Rev. Jerry Tabler, pastor of the Jackson and Fellowship Presbyterian Churches, officiating. She was a member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Fellowship Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include one son, Foster Leverrett, Jackson; one sister, Miss Susannah Foster of Jackson and Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were P. H. Weaver, Harold Brooks, John L. Coleman, Frank Miller, Herbert Moore, and Howard L. Jones.

Leverette, Mary Lucy J Barnes
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 25, 1924
Mrs. Mary Leverette Passed Away Tuesday.
     Mrs. Mary Lucy Leverette, aged 62, died at her home in Pepperton early Tuesday morning. She was stricken suddenly, death being attributed to heart trouble. She had many friends throughout the county who were shocked to learn of her sudden demise.
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. W. L. Leverette; four children, Messrs. Tommie and Bryant Leverette, and Miss Maude Leverette and Mrs. Lena Lee Lynch.
     Funeral services were held at the Stark Methodist church Wednesday at noon, the services being conducted by Rev. Henry H. Jones, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church. Interment was in the churchyard.
     
Leverette, Mattie Lois Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Apr 1968
Mrs. Leverette Dies Wednesday
     Mrs. Nathan Ambrose Leverette, 83, of Route 2, Locust Grove, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital early Wednesday morning after being admitted Tuesday morning.
     A native of Sand Mountain, Alabama, Mrs. Leverette, the former Miss Mattie Lou Smith, was the daughter of Mr. John Henry Smith and Mrs. Mattie Key Smith of Virginia. She was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church,
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with Rev. Arthur L. Price officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
      Mrs. Leverette is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. F. Compton of Jackson, Mrs. G. W. Brooks of Forest Park, Mrs. John M. Jenkins of Decatur; three sons, W. L. Leverette of Jacksonville, Fla., L. L. Leverette of Marietta, J. J. Leverette of Forest Park; two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Leverette of McDonough, Miss Annie Smith of Monticello; 13 grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers will be W. L. Leverette Jr., David R. Brooks, William V. Argo, John Robert Leverette, and John I. Leverette.

Leverette, Nancy
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 4, 1927
A Former Butts County Woman Passes In Macon.
     The death of Mrs. W. W. Leverette, 77 years of age, a former resident of Butts county and the widow of the late Judge W. W. Leverette, occurred October 28, in Macon. She was a native of Jasper county but the family resided here until a few years ago, Mrs. Leverette was a member of Mt. Vernon church and was loved and respected by a host of friends.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. F. Flynt, of Jackson, Mrs. W. R. Flynt, of Experiment, Mrs. C. G. Sutton, of Macon, and a son, W. S. Leverette, of Griffin, and a step-so, J. P. Leverette, of Moultrie. She is also survived by a number of grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon church and the services were conducted by Rev. T. H. Vaughn, her pastor for a number of years. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Leverette, Nathan
  The Jackson Argus December 1, 1899
     Nathan, the 4 year old son of Mr. Lee Leverette, died on Tuesday and his body was laid to rest at the Methodist church in Stark on Wednesday.
   
Leverette, Nathan Ambrose
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 16, 1962
Macedonia Rites Held Tuesday for N. A. Leverette
     Mr. Nathan Ambrose LEverette, 77, of Route 2, Locust Grove, a retired farmer, died at his home early Monday morning. He had been in declining health for some time.
     Born in Jasper County, he was the son of John H. Leverette and Mrs. Elminie Barnett Leverette. He had lived in Butts County most of his life and was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Kersey officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Lou Smith Leverette; three daughters, Mrs. H. F. Compton, Jackson; Mrs. G. W. Brooks, Forest Park; Mrs. J. M. Jenkins, Stone Mountain; four sons, D. A. LEverette, Jackson; W. L. LEverette, Jacksonville, Fla.; L. L. Leverette, Quonset Point, R. I.; J. K. Leverette, Forest Park; four sisters, Mrs. L. L. Williams, Cross City, Fla.; Mrs. E. H. Kitchens, Atlanta; Miss Eda Leverette, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. T. G. Argo, Macon; one brother, W. L. Leverette, Daytona Beach, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Robert Fletcher, Bobby Whitaker, Fred Cook, Hulon Cook, Lamar Letson, and Bailey Woodward.

Leverette, Nellie Lee Maddox
Jackson Progress Argus 03 May 1973
Mrs. Leverette Interred At Decatur Rites
     Mrs. Z. M. Leverette, 92, of 712 McDonough Street, Decatur, died Thursday, April 26th, following a long illness.
     She was the widow of Rev. Z. M. Leverette and was the daughter of the late Mr. William Henry Maddox and Mrs. Lucy Lee Maddox.
     Graveside services were conducted Friday afternoon at three o'clock in Decatur Cemetery with Dr. W. W. Lancaster officiating. A. S. Turner and Sons were in charge of funeral services.
     Mrs. Leverette is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C. L. Cope, Decatur; brother, W. Harvey Maddox of Jackson; two grandchildren, Charles Cope of Decatur and Miss Janelle Cope of Atlanta; a great-grandson, Charles Cope of Decatur; niece, Mrs. W. O. Ball of Jackson; a nephew, Stewart L. Maddox of Atlanta.

Leverette, Otis Eugene
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1944
O. E. Leverette Died Tuesday At Home Near Cork
     The death of Otis E. Leverette, 61 years of age, well-known resident of the Cork community, occurred at his home at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning and followed an illness of several days.
     Mr. Leverette, veteran employee of the Southern Railway System, had resided at Cork for a number of years. He was a son the late Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Leverette, esteemed residents of the county.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Lola Edwards; three daughters, Mrs. J. B. Thompson of Atlanta; Mrs. George Jones of New York and Mrs. G. C. McClendon of Locust Grove; three sons, Homer Leverette with the Georgia Power Company in Macon; Howard Leverette, U. S. Navy; Curtis Leverette, Warner Robins Air Depot; two brothers, Ed Leverette and Tom Leverette, both of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Smith of Flovilla and Miss Hattie Leverette of Atlanta.
     Funeral services will be held at Sandy Creek church Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock and plans will be announced by Thornton Funeral Homes.

Leverette, Reuben Donaldson
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1932
Death Summons Comes to Mr. R. D. Leverette
     Mr. R. D. Leverette, aged 75, one of the county's most highly esteemed citizens, passed away Monday night at 9 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Smith at Cork. He had been in declining health for the past six months and had been critically ill for several days. Mr. Leverette suffered from a complication of diseases.
     Born in Jasper county, Mr. Leverette moved to Butts county about thirty-five years ago. He was a man of splendid character and possessed many admirable traits and was widely known and generally well liked. He united with Sandy Creek church a long number of years ago and had been an active and loyal member. Until his health failed Mr. Leverette was a successful farmer. Recently he had been making his home with his daughter at Cork.
     Mr. Leverette's wife preceded him in death six years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. A. Smith, of Cork, and Miss Hattie Leverette, of Atlanta; six sons, O. E. Leverette, of Flovilla; E. D. Leverette, of Cork; T. B. Leverette, of Cocoa, Fla.; J. A. Leverette, of Macon, Jeff Leverette, of Griffin, and Farrie Leverette, of Atlanta; a brother, Mr. Jim Leverette, of Alabama. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. Dan Henderson and Rev. A. C. Elliott officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the church cemetery.

Leverette, Sara Lucy
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 19, 1923
Little Girl Claimed By Death Wednesday.
     Sara Lucy, the four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Leverette passed away Wednesday morning at the home after an illness of several weeks.
     Besides her parents the child is survived by one sister, two brothers, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Leverette and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cook.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia Baptist church Thursday morning, Rev. S. J. Parish officiating. Interment was in the church yard. Halsten Bros, funeral directors in charge.

Leverette, Sara Lucy and Barron Lee
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 23, 1923
In Memory Of Sara Lucy and Barron Lee Leverette.
     The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Leverette
Oct. 17th, and called their daughter, Sara Lucy, and again on Nov. 12th, and called the oldest son, Barron Lee, to their resting place above.
     These darling children from us have gone, and oh! How we miss them and for their presence long. But we know they are in that home of peace and love, and if we could, we would not bring them back from their resting place of love.
     Our hearts are now and will ever be sad for Sara Lucy was the only little girl they had. But we wholly submit to the will of God, for he always knows and does what is best, and had some good cause for taking her to that home of perfect rest.
     Could Barron Lee have lived until next March, seven years old he would have been. Though strange to say he was a favorite among all the kin. He only went to school two weeks and dearly loved his teacher. He also liked to go to church and listen to the preacher. Now we have two little guiding stars in heaven, that will always lead us in that straight and narrow way. If we will only trust and ask for help through prayer, we will never go astray. But just a little time on earth they spent till God for them an angel sent.
     We shall never forget our physicians, Dr. Woods and Dr. Hammond, who were so faithful until to heaven they were called, and too our friends and neighbors did all they could.
     May God's richest blessings rest upon each one and we shall all meet up there in prayer.
A FRIEND.
  
Leverette, Sarah Jane
Jackson Progress-Argus 20 Nov 1941
Mother of Rev. Z. M. Leverette Taken by Death
     Friends of the Rev. Z. M. Leverette and Mrs. Leverette sympathise with them in the death of Mr. Leverette's mother, Mrs. Sarah Jane Leverette, 91 years of age, which occurred November 18 at the residence, 906 Virginia Circle, N. E., Atlanta.
     During the years Mr. and Mrs. Leverette have resided in Jackson, Mrs. Leverette spent . considerable time with them and was known to many of the people of the city. She was a daughter of the Old South and cherished the traditions amidst which she grew to womanhood. She was the widow of Frank Leverette, who served four years in the Confederate army as a member of Cobb's Legion. She was a devoted member of the Baptist church.
     Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J. L. Warbington, Mrs. A. L. Maddox and Mrs. Ada F. Brown; four sons, the Rev. Z. M. Leverette of Jackson; J. N., L. F. and B. S. Leverette.
     Funeral services were held November 14 at Spring Hill, with the Rev. L. A. Brown officiating. Burial was in Crest Lawn cemetery.

Leverette, Steve
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Feb 1986
     Steve Leverette, 27, died Saturday morning at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta following a lengthy illness.
     He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bryant Leverette Jr. f Douglasville, formerly of Jackson.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Leverette of Jackson, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitley Garner Funeral Home in Douglasville. Graveside services were conducted at 5 p.m. in the Jackson cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Leverette, Telorah Lee Edwards
Jackson Progress-Argus April 4, 1957
Mrs. Leverette Dies Wednesday at Flovilla
     Mrs. Otis E. Leverette, 81, of Flovilla, died at ther home early Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
     The former Miss Telorah Edwards, Mrs. Leverette held membership at the Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Florence St. John, Flovilla, and Mrs. George Jones, Atlanta; two sons, Howard Leverette, Flovilla and Homer Leverette, Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, A. H. Edwards and C. D. Edwards Sr. Of Jackson; several grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     
Leverette, Thomas Homer
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Feb 1958
Last Rites Were Held Feb 5 For T. H. Leverette
    Thomas Homer Leverette, 47, who died February 2 at Baltimore, Md.,
was buried Feb 5 at Pennington Gay, Va.
     A native of Butts county, he was the son of the late O. E. Leverette and Mrs. Telora Edwards Leverette and was an electrician.
    He was a member of the Methodist Church and a Mason. Members of the Masonic Lodge has charge of the funeral services.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Imogene Bergen Leverette and three daughter, Martha, Susan and Nancy Anne of Baltimore; a brother, Howard Leverette, Flovilla; two sisters, Mrs. Florence St. John, Flovilla, and Mrs. George Jones, Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Leverette, W. C.
  The Jackson Argus October 3, 1902
     Mr. W. C. Leverette, father of Mrs. E. E. Pound, died suddenly of heart failure last Saturday, at his home in Machen. Mr. Leverette had reached the end of a long life, being 87 years of age. He was well and popularly known throughout the state, and with many dear ones, he leaves hosts of friends to mourn his loss. Hundreds of friends from the surrounding cities and country were present to pay the last sad tribute of respect. The floral offerings came from friends in several cities, and were beautiful. Those attending from this city were: Mrs. E. E. Pound, Miss Ella Pound, Mr. and Mrs. T, J. Harris, and Misses Louise and Myrtie Harris.

Leverette, William Foster
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Oct 1979
Leverette Rites Held Wednesday
     Graveside services for William Foster Leverette, 60 ofl 20 Forrest Ave., were held Wednesday afternoon 2 o'clock in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery, with the Rev. Forrest Traylor officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Leverette died unexpectedly at his Jackson home, his body being discovered Monday afternoon by a co-worker at the Barnesville Water Department where he was employed.
     He was a veteran of the Army Air Force in World War II, and was a member former officer of the an Jackson Presbyterian Church.
     Survivors include an aunt, Miss Susannah Foster, of Griffin.

Leverette, William W., Judge
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 19, 1915
Judge W. W. Leverette Stricken Suddenly.
Well known citizen died Monday afternoon after brief illness.
     A death that caused sincere regret throughout the county was that of Judge W. W. Leverette who passed away at his home a few mikes from Jackson about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon. He had been working during the day and was driving up the cows when he was attacked with a form of heart trouble and died suddenly. The suddenness of his passing added to the shock with which news of his death was received.
     Mr. Leverette, who was a native of Jasper county, had been a resident of Butts county for a number of years. He was well and favorably known to hundreds of people over the county and by all was held in the highest esteem. He was a man of character, intelligence and sterling worth. For several years he had been justice of the peace in his district. He always manifested a keen in the politics of the county and state. Mr. Leverette was 66 years of age and was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon church.
     The funeral was held from Mt. Vernon church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. W. O. Sharp conducting the services. As a token of the regard in which he was held a large number of friends gathered for a last tribute.
     Surviving Judge Leverette are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. W. F. Flynt, and Mrs. Wiley Flynt, two sons, Mr. Stewart Leverette, of Butts county, and a son who resides in south Georgia.

Leverette, Zenus Minor, Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1944
Impressive Rites Sunday For Rev. Z. M. Leverette
     Impressive funeral services were held at the Jackson Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 for Rev. Z. M. Leverette, 67 years of age, widely known Baptist minister, who died Saturday morning, at 10:30 after a period of ill health extending over several months.
     The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Gaither A. Briggs, assisted by Rev. J. B. Stodghill, Rev. E. M. Wise and Rev. L. P. Glass. Rev. Mr. Peacock of Atlanta took
part in the graveside services at Sardis church. Mr. Glass, closely associated with Mr. Leverette in the ministry for forty years, paid a deserved tribute to the earnest labors and good deeds of the deceased. A concourse of relatives and friends, including members, of churches served by Mr. Leverette, gathered for a last tribute and the deep affection in which he was held was attested by lovely floral offerings.
     Interment was in the family lot at Sardis church, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were R. P. N ewton, H. L. Allen and J. C. Kambell from the board of deacons and J. E. Pope, E.Z. Carter and C. F. Singley from the Anglers class of which he was a member.
     Mr. Leverette was born in DeKalb county, son of Francis M. and Sarah Jane Bryant Leverette. He attended Locust Grove Institute and later enrolled at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. After being orda!ned as a minister he served churches at Swainsboro Sylvania, Crawfordville and Flovilla and for 42 years was active in their affairs of the Baptist denomination. It was his ambition, he told friends, to round out fifty years as a minister.
     Some months ago his health became impaired and recently his condition had been serious. Always interested in education and good government, Mr. Leverette was a constructive force for good and he possesses many friends here and elsewhere in the state.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Nellie Maddox, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Maddox of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Jane Leverette Cope, wife of Professor C. L. Cope, instructor in the Navy Pre-Flight School at the University of Georgia; three brothers, J. E., Toccoa; L. F., Westminster, S. C. and B. S. Leverette, Cartersville; three sisters, Mrs. A. F. Brown, Atlanta; Mrs. A. L. Maddox, Fitzgerald, and Mrs. J. L. Warbington, Norcross.

Leveritte, Essie Elminie Leverette
  Butts County Progress October 22, 1909
Death Miss Leveritte.
     Miss Essie Leveritte, daughter of Mr. J. H. Leveritte, died at her home near Stark on Wednesday morning after an illness of some time with fever. Her mother died about three weeks ago of the same disease. The funeral was held Thursday, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Sharp. In their severe affliction the family have the sympathy of a host of friends.

Butts County Progress October 29, 1909
In Loving Memory.
     Monday Oct. 20 the death angel visited the home of Mr. Leveritte for the second time in three weeks, this time taking his lovely daughter, Essie. Just three weeks ago the death angel came and took their darling mother. Miss Essie was the oldest daughter at home and as the mother had been taken the little children had been left in her care.
     We can't know why the subject of the father's fondest hopes and most eager anticipations. Why the cheerful dispensation and honest heart of the oldest sister, should be torn from the loving embraces of father, brothers and sisters. Many fond hopes have been vanished, For some good purpose it was the will of an all-wise God to take from the home a jewel whose brightness ____. The rest of this article cannot be read.

Leverrett, Jackie Mask
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Mar 1993
     Jackie Mask Leverrett of Jackson died Sun., March 7, at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta, following several months of declining health.
     Funeral services were held Tues., March 9, at the Macedonia Baptist Church with Dr Rodney Autry and Rev. Maxie Threatt officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Leverrett was born June 14, 1922 in Newton County, daughter of the late Tommy and Inez Kilgo Mask. She was retired from the Kym Company in Jackson after 30 years. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include husband W. Hershel Leverrett; son and daughter-in-law Darrell and Kay Pippin of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law Terrilyn and Clayton Emory of Jackson; step sisters, Pearl Hobbs of Flovilla and Rennie Parker of Milstead; sister-in-law Grace Mask of Jackson; six grandchildren; one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Levett (NFN)
  Middle Georgia Argus October 18, 1887
On the farm of Mr. R. C. Kinard, near Towaliga, on Friday night
     In a general negroe row, one negro named Levett was shot and killed by Will Jester.

Levett, Edward
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 5, 1925
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Van Fletcher sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Fletcher's brother, Mr. Edward Levett, which occurred at Marshallville Tuesday afternoon. He was a son of Dr. W. C. Levett, pastor of the Marshallville Methodist church, and was 19 years of age. The funeral was held Wednesday.

Lewis, Arvilla Stanfield
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Mar 1980
  Lewis Rites Be Held Today
     Funeral services for Mrs. Arvilla Stanfield Lewis, 92, of 171 Forrest Avenue, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Folsom and the Rev. C. H. Yarbrough officiating. Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lewis died early Tuesday morning at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where she had been a patient for the past 3 � years.
     Born in Clayton County, she was the daughter of the late Alvia and Katurah Palmer Stanfield. She was the widow of the late Mr. P. W. Lewis. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Elon Holloway of Hampton, Mrs. Eva O'Neal and Mrs. Elena Carter both of Jackson; two sons, Mr. Grover Lewis and Mr. Gervin Lewis both of Jackson; fifteen grandchildren, thirty one great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers will be John Paul Holloway, Richard Lewis, John L. Carter, Hugh Lee O'Neal, Harry Lewis, Charles Carter, and Julian Lewis.
     In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the First Baptist Church in Jackson in memory of Mrs. Lewis.

Lewis, C. B., Mrs.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 22, 1948.
Mrs. C. B. Lewis Died Tuesday in Miami, Fla.
     Friends here where she formerly resided are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. C. B. Lewis which occurred Tuesday on a hospital in Miami, Fla. While a resident of Jackson Mrs. Lewis had an apartment with Miss Pauline Mallet and was known to many of the people of the town.
     Funeral services will be in Ozark, Ala.

Lewis, Daniel E.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Aug 1994
     Daniel E. Lewis, 91, died Thurs., Aug. 4.
     Funeral services were held Sat., Aug. 6, in the chapel of Haisten's Funeral Home. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Lewis was a native of Gainesville. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force and was associated for several years with the Beck and Gregg Company in Atlanta.
     Mr. and Mrs. Lewis resided in Douglasville and Forest Park before moving to Jackson nine years ago. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Hall County.
     Survivors include wife, Vivian Flynt Lewis of Jackson and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis, Elizabeth Adaline Gray
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 6, 1925
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis Passed Away Sunday
     Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, 81 years of age, passed away Sunday morning at 9:00 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. O. P. Moss, at Island Shoals in Henry county. Death was attributed to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Lewis, who was the widow of Mr. Henry Lewis, was born and reared in Butts county. She was beloved by a large circle of friends and her passing brought regret to all who knew her.
     She is survived by one brother, Mr. Monroe Gray of Jackson, and a sister, Mrs. O. P. Moss, of Island Shoals.
     Funeral services were held at the Worthville Methodist church Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. E. Ward, of Jenkinsburg, conducting the services. Interment was in the churchyard.
  
Lewis, Elman Robert, Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Mar 1970
Rev. Lewis, Roberta, Died Sunday
     Rev. Elman Robert Lewis, 75, of Roberta, brother of Mrs. A. E. Barton of Jackson, died in the Peach County Hospital at Ft. Valley early Sunday morning about eight o'clock. He had been in declining health for several years.
     Mr. Lewis was a retired Methodist minister and a member of the South Georgia United Methodist Conference. He had lived in Roberta 11 years and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Roberta. He was a 1929 graduate of Young Harris College, a Mason, and secretary of the Roberta Kiwanis Club for three years.
     A native of Massachusetts Mr. Lewis had served over 40 years in the ministry in Georgia.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock from the Roberta United Methodist Church with interment in Roberta Cemetery. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home of Perry was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Jones Lewis of Roberta; three sisters, Mrs. A. E. Barton of Jackson, Mrs. Jesse H. Redmond of Macon, and Mrs. Mary Spruce of Tampa, Florida; two brothers, Arthur Lewis of Gerber, California and Paul Lewis of Savannah; several nieces and nephews.

Lewis, Emma Kate McCord
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 17, 1928
Mrs. Kate Lewis Is Called To Final Rest.
     Following a long and painful illness, Mrs. Kate McCord Lewis, passed away at her home in Macon Sunday night at 7 o'clock. The family and close friends who had watched her brave battle for life were not surprised at her death, which brought comforting rest after months of intense suffering. To a wide circle of friends here and elsewhere over the state her passing brings deep sorrow.
     Mrs. Lewis, who was Miss Kate McCord before her marriage, was born and reared here. She was a daughter of the late Captain J. W. Cord and Mrs. Mary Jane Crawford McCord, pioneer residents of Butts county. She spent her girlhood here and attended the public schools, but since her marriage to Rev. J. S. Lewis had made her home in Macon. She possessed many lofty traits of character and was known as a woman of great industry. She endeared herself to her friends and was widely beloved. She was born July 9th, 1868 and was 59 years of age. Mrs. Lewis had been a member of the Methodist church for a long number of years. Her love for her family and her loyalty to her friends was a marked characteristic.
     Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons and two daughters; Mrs. Marvin H. Mussett, of Memphis, Tenn, Miss Elizabeth Lewis, of Macon; Charles M. Lewis, in charge of the United States Navy recruiting office in Macon, and J. Mack Lewis, of Sanford, Fla. She is survived by one brother, Mr. C. R. McCord, of Macon and a sister, Miss Annie Lou McCord, popular and beloved teacher of the first grade in the Jackson public schools. She is also survived by the following step-children; Ross Lewis, O'Brien, Fla., E. A. Lewis, Red Level, Ala., Mrs. W. W. McCord, Sale City, Paul Lewis, Macon, W. C. Lewis, Augusta, W. J. Lewis, Columbus, Mrs. F. C. Cash, of Gainesville, and Mrs. J. H. Keown, of Atlanta. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Marry E. Butner, for years home economics agent in Butts county.
     The body was brought to Jackson Monday might and funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
     Rev. Augustus Ernest, pastor of the church, paid a lofty tribute to the many fine traits of the deceased. He was assisted by Mr. Charlie D. Tilman, of Atlanta, a friend of the family for many years, who spoke feelingly of Mrs. Lewis' noble and unselfish character. By request, Mr. Tilman sang two selections, being assisted by the choir. Relatives, friends and organizations attested their love and esteem by the lovely floral offerings. The pallbearers were Messrs. H. O. Ball, T. A. Nut, J. F. Hardy, J. M. Currie, Dr. H. A. Franklin and J. D. Jones. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Jackson city cemetery.

Lewis, Fannie
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Oct 1968
Miss Lewis Dies In Jasper Co.
     Funeral services for Miss Fannie Lewis, 40, who died Friday in the Jasper Memorial Hospital after a long illness, were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home in Monticello.
     Miss Lewis was a native of Eatonton and was a member of the Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a brother, Hugh Lewis of Monticello; four sisters, Mrs. J. L. Thomason of Monticello, Mrs. W. E. Shaw of Palm City, Fla., Mrs. C. H. Rivers
of Jackson, and Mrs. H. A. Holston of Macon.

Lewis, Fleeta Smith
Jackson Progress-Argus 21 Aug 1936
Former Butts County Woman Taken by Death
     Relatives and friends in Butts county were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. J. C. Lewis, a former resident of Butts county, which occurred August 10 at her home at Norman Park. She was a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. John Smith, Butts county citizens, Mr. W. C. Smith, of Jackson, is a brother.
     The following account of Mrs. Lewis' death is taken from The Moultrie Observer:
      Mrs. J. C. Lewis, wife of J . C. Lewis, one of Norman Park's well known citizens, died at a Moultrie hospital Monday morning shortly after 11 o'clock.
     Mrs. Lewis was before her marriage in 1900 at Jackson, Ga, Miss Fleeta Smith and was the daughter, of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of Jackson. She was 56 years old. She joined the Moultrie Baptist church in 1905 and later moved her membership to the Norman Park Baptist church where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock and will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Howard, pastor. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove cemetery.
     Her husband, and one daughter, Mrs. J. L. Robison, Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla., survive.

Lewis, Grover Curtis
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jun 1986
     Grover Curtis Lewis, 73, a resident at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenklnsburg, died Thursday afternoon at Henry General Hospital.
     Mr. Lewis, formerly of Jackson, was born in Clayton County, son of the late Washington Paul Lewis and Arvilla Stanfield Lewis. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Diane Lewis of Jackson; grandchildren, Joyce Lewis, Jeff Lewis, and Mickey Garland, all of Jackson, and Ritchie Lewis of Griffin; great-grandson, J. W. Garland of Jackson; sisters, Elon Holloway of the Baptist Inn in Stockbridge and Elena Carter of Jackson; brother, Gervin R. Lewis of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill O'Conner and Eddie Rowland officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Dickie Moore, Charles Carter, Johnny Carter, Harry Lewis, Julian Lewis, Ennis O'Neal, Hugh Lee O'Neal, and John Paul Holloway.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis, H. J., Mrs. (nee Coggin)
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1971
Mother of Mrs. Sam Ireland Died Sunday
     Mrs. H. J. Lewis, 87, of Marietta, mother of Mrs. Sam Ireland of Jackson, died Sunday, July 4th, in Kennestone Hospital in Cobb County. She had suffered a stroke and heart attack prior to her death.
     Mrs. Lewis was born in Atlanta on April 17, 1884 to Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Coggin. She was a lifelong resident of Atlanta until two years ago when she moved to Marietta to make her home with a daughter and had been active until six weeks preceding her death. She was a member of the Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 6th, from Ward's Chapel in Decatur with Rev. LeRoy C. Obert, pastor Ormewood Par k Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was in Sylvester Cemetery in Atlanta with Ward's Chapel in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include a son, J. L. Lewis of Avondale Estates five daughters, Mrs. A. C. Epps and Mrs. M. C. Brooks, both of Marietta, Mrs. C. L. Earwood of Atlanta, Mrs. H. P. Sherrill of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Sam Ireland of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. M. C. Lewis of Gainesville, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Lewis, Howard James
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Apr 1955
Death Tuesday Claims Father Of Mrs. S. J. Ireland
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Ireland of Worthville sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Ireland's father, Mr. Howard James Lewis, which occurred last Tuesday in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, at 3:30 p. m. from the Chapel of the J. Austin Dillon Funeral Home. The Rev. Leroy Obert officiated and interment was at Sylvester, Ga.
     Survivors include his wife, several sons and daughters, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Lewis, Hugh S.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jun 1974
Hugh S. Lewis Passes on June 11th
     Mr. Hugh S. Lewis, 67, of Monticello, died Tuesday morning, June 11th, in a Milledgeville hospital after a brief illness.
     Mr. Lewis was a native of Putnam County and brother of Mrs. Chester Rivers of Jackson.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Payne Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home of Monticello was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Geneva Grizzels Lewis of Monticello; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Lowrey of Athens, Mrs. Harrell Fountain of Carrollton and Mrs. Dawn Hearn of Gainesville, Florida; one son, John H. Lewis of Marietta; four sisters, Mrs. J. L. Thomason of Monticello, Mrs. Chester Rivers of Jackson, Mrs. Harper Holston of Macon and Mrs. Bill Shaw of Stewart, Florida.

Lewis, J. T.
  Butts County Progress February 13, 1914
J. T. Lewis Died At Fayetteville Last Week
     Friends in Butts county were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. J. T. Lewis. Which occurred last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Matthews, in Fayetteville. He had been in feeble health for two or three years.
     Mr. Lewis was one of the most prominent citizens of Woolsey. He was a brother-in-law of Mr. J. J. Wilson of this city. The funeral took place at Woolsey Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was attended by Mrs. J. J. Wilson, Messrs. W. W., W. H., and L. M. Wilson, from Jackson. He had often visited here and had many friends who regret to know of his death.

Lewis, J. Mac
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1944
Mac Lewis Meets Tragic Death In Train Explosion
     Jackson friends of Mr. J. Mac Lewis, former Jackson resident, were sorry to learn of his tragic death in an explosion Monday night. Mr. Lewis was an engineer on an Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic an Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic train between Manchester and Atlanta, and was on his usual run Monday night when for some reason, still unexplained, the boiler exploded, killing him and two others. He has been on this run for a number of years.
     Mr. Lewis was 39 years old and was the son of the late Rev. J. S. Lewis and the late Mrs. Kate McCord Lewis. His maternal grandparents were the late Captain and Mrs. J. W. McCord of Jackson. He spent his boyhood in Jackson and Macon where he attended schools. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis resided in Manchester.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at Manchester and burial was in Atlanta.
     Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife; a step-daughter, Miss Lalla Wallace; two sisters, Mrs. Toby O'Byrnes and Mrs. Betsy Ross, both of Memphis; one brother, Lt. Charles M. Lewis, U. S. N., of Long Beach, Calif.; one aunt Miss Annie Lou McCord of Jackson.

Lewis, J. S., Rev.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 23, 1928
Rev. J. S. Lewis Is Claimed By Reaper.
     Relatives and friends of Rev. J. S. Lewis, a former resident of Jackson, regret to learn of his death which occurred in Atlanta Monday at a private sanitarium. He had been in feeble health for some time past. Mr. Lewis was 77 years of age and had been in the Methodist ministry for more than forty years. He retired several years ago and had recently been making his home in Atlanta, following the death of his wife, who was Miss Kate McCord, daughter of Captain and Mrs. J. W. McCord, of Jackson. During an active career in the south Georgia conference he had served several churches in Dublin, Butler, Baxley, Gorden and other places.
     Funeral services were held in Atlanta Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. J. A. Roundtree officiating, and interment was in Magnolia cemetery.
     He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. J. H. Keown, of Atlanta; Mrs. F. C. Cash, of Gainesville, Ga.; Mrs. W. W. McCord, of Sale City; Mrs. Marvin H. Mussett, of Memphis; Miss Elizabeth Lewis, of Macon; seven sons, Ross Lewis, of O'Brien, Fla.; E. A. Lewis, of Red Level, Ala.; W. J. Lewis, of Macon; W. C. Lewis, of Augusta; C.M., J. P. and Mack Lewis, of Atlanta; two brothers, Bob Lewis, of Montezuma and Tom Lewis, of Baxley, and a sister who resides in Alabama.

Lewis, Joe
Jackson Progeress Argus Nov 10,1938
Worthville Burial For Mr. Joe Lewis
     Friends in Jackson and Butts county of Joe Lewis of Worthville were sorrv to learn of his death which occurred Sunday at Base Hospital 48 in Atlanta,.
     Mr. Lewis who was an esteemed resident of Worthville, was a World War veteran, having enlisted in 1916 and serving until 1936. He had been in ill health for about six months but only seriously ill for a few days.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Worthville, Rev. R. E. Chambers, of Atlanta, and Rev. J. B. Stodghill having charge of the services.
     Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, who was Miss Lula Wilson, of Jasper county; three sisters, Mrs. V. T. Rossman, Moultrie, Mrs. George T. Meade, Lewisburg, N. C., Mrs. R. L. Ryals, Clayton; one brother, Ed Lewis, Covington.

Lewis, Joe W.
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1983
     Joe W. Lewis of 4676 W. McIntosh Road, the Vaughn community of Spalding County, died July 13 at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
     Mr. Lewis for many years was associated with Pomona Products Company and served as superintendent of the firm's Jackson plant. He retired in 1957.
     He was a native of Henry County, son of the late Thomas J. Lewis and the late Edna Mitcham Lewis. He was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert L. McKoy of Griffin and Mrs. Clayton Woodall of East Point; brother, Ernest Lewis of Griffin; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
     Services were held Thursday at 4 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev. Dwayne Benefield and the Rev. Willard MacAllister officiating. Burial was in the New Salem Baptist Church cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis, John E. Sr., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Mar 1963
Mother of Mrs. Rivers Dies In Monticello
     Mrs. John E. Lewis Sr. of Monticello, mother of Mrs. C. H. Rivers of Jackson, died early Monday in the Jasper Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
     Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Jordan Funeral Home with burial in Westview Cemetery.
     Mrs. Lewis is survived by one son, Hugh S. Lewis of Monticello; five daughters, Mrs. William Shaw of Palm City, Fla., Mrs. H. A. Holston of Macon, Mrs. C. H. Rivers , of Jackson, Mrs. J. L. Thomason and Miss Fannie Lewis, both of Monticello; 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Lewis, Lena Jane Saunders
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jan 1961
Mrs. Paul Lewis Died in Savannah Of Heart Attack
     Funeral services for Mrs. Paul M. Lewis, 54, of Savannah, who died Friday, January 13, in the Warren A. Candler Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage and heart attack, were held Monday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah. The Rev. Hubert E. Gaddy, Rev. Roy Shupe and Rev. Frank Morris officiated. Burial was in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
     Mrs. Lewis was the former Miss Jane Saunders, daughter of' the late Troy A. Saunders and Mrs. Minnie Kelly Saunders of Butts County. She was born and reared in Butts County and finished high school here. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Paul M. Lewis, Savannah; a daughter, Miss Mary Nell Lewis, Savannah; two brothers, W. J. Saunders, Jenkinsburg; and A. L. Saunders, Eufaula, Ala.

Lewis, Martha Wright
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 15, 1924
Mrs. Mattie Lewis Claimed By Death.
     Mrs. Mattie Lewis, 72 years of age, sister of the late Mr. J. R. Wright and Mr. J. H. Wright passed away Saturday night at 8 o'clock at the home of her niece, Mrs. D. F. Maddox. She had been in feeble health for several months and suffered from Bright's disease.
     Mrs. Lewis was a native of Monroe county and was widely beloved for her many excellent traits of character. Her passing caused sincere regret to many friends. She belonged to a prominent and influential family of this section. She was a member of the Baptist church.
     Mrs. Lewis is survived by two brothers, Mr. A. W. J. Wright, of Fitzgerald, and Mr. E. L. Wright of Barnesville, and a number of nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at Sharon church Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. Mr. Arnold conducting the services. Interment was in the churchyard.
  
Lewis, Mickey W.
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Sep 1970
Mickey Lewis Dies At Jackson Lake
     Mr. Mickey W. Lewis of Atlanta died early Tuesday morning at Jackson Lake. According to John Sherrell, Butts County Coroner and owner of Sherrell Funeral Home, he picked up Mr. Lewis body at the lake and brought it to Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson where he was pronounced dead about eight o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. Sherrell said that he was told that Mr. Lewis was in the process of moving to the lake. Funeral plans were to be announced by Horis A. Ward, Inc. according to Mr. Sherrell.

Lewis, Olive
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1968
Mrs. Lewis To Be Buried At Ft Lauderdale
     Word was received by The Progress-Argus Tuesday morning that Mrs. Olive Lewis, widow of Charles M, Lewis, died Monday night at the Key West Naval Hospital following a serious illness of about a month.
     Mrs. Lewis and her late husband resided in Jackson a number of years following his retirement from the U. S. Navy. They moved to Florida several years ago with Mr. Lewis passing away late last year. They resided at 380 N. E. 43rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
     No definite information could be obtained locally other than the funeral will be on Friday at Fort Lauderdale with Kalis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lewis, Richard Columbus
  Jackson Progress Argus 01 May 1952
Macedonia Rites For R. C. LewIs
     Last rites for Richard Columbus Lewis, 77, residing on Jackson route 1, were held at Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday at 1 p. m. Rev. Ralph; Goodwin officiated and burial was in the churchyard under direction of Haisten Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons.
     Mr. Lewis died at 5 p. m. Friday of a sudden illness. He was stricken while in the garden and failed to rally.
     Born in Rock Mill, Ala., Mr. Lewis was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Lewis. He was a farmer and had lived in Butts county several years. He was a member of the Baptist church.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gennie Sanders Lewis; three daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Sanders and Mrs. Carrie Spriggs of Poulan, Ga.; Mrs. Belle Pertella of Atlanta; three sons, Aaron and Charlie Lewis of Doraville, and R. C. Lewis of Poulan; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Cruth of Piedmont, Ga.; 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Lewis, Washington Paul
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 3, 1952
W. Paul Lewis Taken by Death
     Washington Paul Lewis, 66, resident of the Hampton area in Henry county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Carter, in Jackson at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Day. He had been sick for several weeks and recently had been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carte for medical treatment.
     Mr. Lewis, connected with widely known Henry county families, was a farmer. He was a son of David Lewis and Mrs. Susan K. Baugh Lewis. During an active career he took a leading part in affairs of his county and area.
     Funeral services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Liberty Hill Baptist church. Officiating ministers were the Rev. G. A. Briggs and the Rev. W. M. Blackwell of Jackson and the Rev. W. M. Tarlton. Burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were grandsons, J. P. Holloway, J. D. Hooten, Alvin O'Neal, Ennis O'Neal, Hugh Lee O'Neal and Charles Carter.
     Survivors are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Elon Holloway of Hampton; Mrs. Asa E. O'Neal and Mrs. John W. Carter of Jackson; two sons, G. C. Lewis of Hampton and G. R. Lewis of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Gunn and Mrs. C. F. Skinner of Atlanta; Mrs. C. R. Duffey of Jonesboro; two brothers, D. B. Lewis of McDonough and Charlie Lewis of Covington; thirteen grandchildren.

Lien, Vassie Ann Bishop
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1994
     Vassie Ann Bishop Lien of Jenkinsburg died Tues., March 8, at Sylvan Grove-Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Fri., March 11, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Stan Ayer officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Lien was born Aug. 12, 1927 in Haralson County, daughter of the late Joseph Bishop and the late Littie Bell Moon Bishop.
     She was a homemaker.
     Survivors include husband, Darrel A. Lien of Jenkinsburg sons, James W. Latham of Stockbridge and Terry N. Latham; brothers, Thurston Bishop and Esmer Bishop, both of Rockmart, and Doyle Bishop of Cedartown; sister, Vera Countiyman of Rockmart, two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     
LiFrage, C. E., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Nov 1968
Mother of Rev. Odom Died in Atlanta Tuesday
     Mrs. C. E. LiFrage, 87, mother of Rev. S. H. Odom of Jackson, passed away in an Atlanta hospital Tuesday.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday in Columbus at Rose Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Judson Burrell officiating.
     Mrs. LiFrage was a retired medical doctor who had practiced medicine in Columbus for many years. She formerly made her home in Jackson with her son.
     Survivors include two sons, Howard Odom of Columbus, and Rev. S. H. Odom of Jackson.

Lifsey, M. A.
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 3, 1953
Mrs. M. A. Lifsey Dies in Lakeland
     The death of Mrs. M. A. Lifsey, twin sister of Mrs. R. H. Warnock whose death at Brooklet occurred August 19, occurred Friday at her home in Lakeland, Fla., according to information received by Jackson relative. She had been in feeble health for some time and was not advised of the recent passing of her sister.
     Funeral services were held in Lakeland and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Ball and Mrs. O. Willingham of Jackson.
     Reared in Conyers, Mrs. Lifsey formerly resided at Reynolds before moving to Lakeland. She is survived by her husband and four children and several grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. H. O. Ball and Mrs. O. Willingham of Jackson and Mrs. J. D. Scott of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Clyde Hardin, of Ashburn.

Lifsey, Willis Nutt
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Apr 1938
Mrs. Julian Lifsey Dies at Her Home in Miami, Fla.
     Jackson friends were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Julian Lifsey which occurred in Miami Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Lifsey was formerly Miss Willis Nutt, daughter of Mr. Willis Nutt of Griffin and Mrs Mamie Higgins Nutt of Jackson. She had been a resident of Orlando and Miami for a number of years. Funeral services were held in Mami Sunday afternoon. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Julian, 20 and Tommie, 16. Mrs. Lifsey had, often visited here as guest of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Nutt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cornell and Miss Pauline Mallet.

Lill, Frederick George
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Dec 1988
     Frederick George Lill of Route 1, Parks Mill Drive, Greensboro, died Friday.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Greensboro with the Rev. Robert Crawford and the Rev. Skip Servier officiating. Burial was in the Green View Cemetery.
     Mr. Lill retired in 1986 from Eastman Kodak in Chamblee.
     Survivors include his wife, Helen Lill; daughters, Cheryl Nettles of Acworth, Mary Lill of Dunwoody, and Laurie Hamby of Jackson; sons, Michael K. Lill of Roswell, David J. Lill of Canton, Lee Hamby of Griffin, Bill Hamby of Monticello, and John Hamby of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; sisters, Dolorees Travagumi of Ocala, Fla., Eleanor Nibstatek of Rochester, N.Y., and Betty Crusenz of Syracuse, N.Y.
     McCommons Funeral Home of Greensboro was in charge of arrangements.

Linch, Albert O., Dr.
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 10, 1960
Dr. A. O. Linch, Butts Native, Buried At Arlington.
     Dr. Albert O. Linch, prominent Atlanta doctor and native of Butts County, being born at Flovilla on December 17, 1901, was buried at Arlington Cemetery Sunday afternoon, February 28. Funeral services had been held at Spring Hill with Dr. Nat G. Long, pastor of the Druid Hills Methodist Church and Dr. Louie D. Newton, pastor of the Druid Hills Baptist Church officiating.
     Dr. Linch had been in declining health from a heart ailment for a long time which dated back 10 years ago when he suffered a heart attack following a strenuous day of surgery at a U. S. Military Hospital in France. He had volunteered his services soon after Pearl Harbor and served more than four years with the Army Medical Corps. He landed with the first invasion forces in North Africa, saw duty on the Anzio Beachhead and at Monte Casino, then became a casualty himself as his unit, the 43rd General Hospital known as the Emory Unit, moved northward with General Patch's Army through central France.
     Dr. Linch was invalided home and warned by his medical colleagues that unless he gave up his professional career he could not live but a short while. Despite this prediction, he resumed the practice until the day before he died. He was at his office ministering to his patients when the final attack came on Thursday and he died the following day, February 26, at a private hospital.
     Following his graduation from high school, he began a two year pre-med course at the University of Georgia and graduated from Emery Medical College in 1925. He began practicing medicine in Atlanta in 1927 following his internship at Grady Hospital.
     Dr. Linch lived at 834 Oakdale Road, N.E. and was a Steward of Druid Hills Methodist Church. He was a former president of the Fulton County Medical Society, a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association. He was also a member of the Medical Association of Georgia, Fifth District Medical Society, Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity, Yaarab Temple of the Shrine, and the Atlanta Athletic Club.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorcus Giles Linch; daughter, Mrs. W. D. Jordan, Atlanta; sister, Mrs. B. P. Stovall, Atlanta, and Miss Eugenia Linch, Winston Salem, N. C.; brothers, W. E. Linch, Rome; H. L. Linch, Atlanta; Frank Linch, editor and publisher of the Weekly Advertiser, McDonough; Samuel H. Linch, of Silver Springs, Md., and three grandchildren.

Linch, Amanda
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 17, 1936
Miss Amanda Linch Is Taken By Death.
     The death of Miss Amanda Linch, 82 years of age, occurred Tuesday morning at the County Farm. She had been in declining health for several weeks and death was due to the infirmities of old age.
     Born in Butts county, Miss Linch was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Linch. She was a member of Towaliga Baptist church and had a wide circle of friends who are grieved to learn of her passing.
     She is survived by a brother, Mr. W. H. Linch, of Jackson, and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, with Rev. L. L. Minton officiating and interment was in the Sandy Plains cemetery.

Linch, Eugenia Talitha
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 22, 1988
Eugenia T. Linch
Eugenia Talitha Linch, 80, of Atlanta, died Monday.
     The funeral was conducted Wednesday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Spring Hill Chapel in Atlanta by Dr. Kenneth McKenzie. Burial services were held at 1:30 p.m. at the city cemetery in Flovilla.
     Miss Linch was born in Flovilla, daughter of Thomas Osburn Linch and Harriett Ann Smith Linch. She is survived by several nephews and nieces.
     Patterson, Spring Hill Funeral Home of Atlanta and Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson were in charge of arrangements.

Linch, Faye A.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 24, 1993
Faye A. Linch.
     Faye A. Linch, 84, died Sunday, March 21, at the Commonwealth Care Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
     Funeral services were held Wed. March 24, in the chapel of H. M. Peterson & Son Funeral Home in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Linch was the widow of Sam H. Linch of Flovilla. They lived in Atlanta for may years at many posts around the world as he was a member of the U. S. Foreign Service.
     Survivors include son Samuel Linch of Gainesville, Vir.; daughter, Mrs. Dixwell T. Burnham of Flovilla; sisters, Anna E. Trimble of Rosewell and Josephine A. Cannon of Camden, S. C., four granddaughters and one great grandson.
     H. M. Patterson & Son Funeral was in charge of arrangements.

Linch, Flem
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 1, 1924
Linch Pays With Life On Gallows.
Execution occurred here Friday morning. Went to death protesting innocence. Brief statement.
     His plea for a respite denied by Governor Walker, Flem Linch, Jasper county negro, was hanged at the Butts county jail yard Friday morning, Linch was convicted as an accomplice in the murder of Mr. Charles A. Pittman, prominent Butts county citizen.
     The doomed man went to his dearth protesting his innocence. He read a short statement in which he denied any knowledge of the crime, and said he was being ganged for something he knew nothing about. He had made peace with the Lord, he said.
     The trap was sprung at 11 o'clock and in eleven minutes he was pronounced dead by physicians. Linch's neck was broken by the fall. The body was turned over to relatives and taken to Jasper county for burial.
     Rev. J. S. Hartsfield, pastor of the First Baptist church, prayed with Linch before the execution. The condemned man's wife and baby, the latter having been born after his arrest, visited him in the jail Thursday night. He is reported to have slept well Thursday night.
     Linch was brought to Jackson Thursday from Atlanta where he had been confined in the tower pending final disposition of his case. Governor Walker refused Thursday to interfere in the case.
     The execution was quiet and orderly. A large crowd gathered in town and congregated around the jail yard.
     Linch was hanged from the same gallows that sent Evans McDowell to his doom.
The Linch case was unique in that he at first received a life sentence and at the second trial was given a sentence that carried the death penalty. He was first tried on September 13, 1928, convicted and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. A motion for a new trial was granted and the second trial was held on October 30. At that trial he was convicted and given a death sentence. Motion for a new trial was overruled and the case was carried to the state supreme court on a bill of exceptions. That tribunal affirmed the verdict of the trial court.
     The case was then carried to the Prison Commission in the hope of granting clemency. The Prison Commission refused clemency and the case was then taken before Governor Walker. After reviewing the case Governor Walker refused to interfere and the sentence of the court was carried out as above stated.
     The crime for which Linch gave his life was one of the most shocking in the criminal annals of the state. Mr. C. A. Pittman was called from his house to a store and there struck down with an axe, stabbed and his body thrown in the Ocmulgee river. Evans McDowell was arrested and confessed the crime. While confined in the Atlanta tower he made a statement that implicated Linch, his brother-in-law.
     McDowell was respited three times in order that he might testify at the trial of Linch. McDowell was hanged on November 2, last year.
     Col. W. H. Key, of Monticello, was attorney for Linch. He made a stubborn fight for his client, never letting up until the last ray of hope was gone.
        
Linch, Frank G.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 25, 1976
Frank Linch Of McDonough Dies Saturday.
     Frank J. Linch, a native of Flovilla and for 41 years owner and editor of The Henry County Weekly Advertiser died Saturday morning in an Atlanta hospital after a lingering illness.
     He was owner and editor of the paper longer than any other individual and was Chairman Emeritus of the board of Henry County Newspapers, Inc.
     He worked on the Crawfordville Advocate Democrat and other Georgia weekly newspapers before moving to McDonough in 1934 when he merged The Henry County weekly in September of that year. He quickly turned this into one of the state's leading weeklies.
     Interested as much in printing as publishing he had one of the best equipped printing shops in the state and thousands of satisfied customers throughout the Southeast.
     Several years ago his health forced an early retirement and he turned the direction of the Advertiser over to his son, Robert O. Linch, who survives and is carrying on the family tradition of publishing a quality newspaper.
     Mr. Linch was the son of the late Mr. Thomas Osborne Linch of Flovilla and the late Mrs. Harriett Smith Linch of Butts County. His mother wrote for the Jackson-Progress while she lived in the county. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the McDonough United Methodist Church with the Rev. Burch Fannin and Rev. Harry Wood, Sr. officiating. Interment was in East Lawn Memorial Park.
     Survivors include his wife, two son, Robert L. Lynch, McDonough; William E. Lynch Atlanta, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Swindle, Athens; and five grandchildren.
     D. J. Carmichael & Son Inc. of McDonough were in charge of final arrangements.

Linch, Harriet Ann Smith
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 2, 1941
Mrs. T. O. Linch Dies In Atlanta
     Butts county relatives and friends were sorry to know of the death of Mrs. T. O. Linch, 70 years of age, which occurred Christmas night at her home in Atlanta. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Spring Hill, with Dr. Louie D. Newton officiating. Burial was in the churchyard of the Flovilla Baptist church.
     Pallbearers were T. J. Brown, Jr., William Brown, W. F. Thomas, T. M. Rhodes, W. E. Smith and J. E. Linch.
     Mrs. Linch, the former Miss Hattie Smith, was a daughter of the late Mrs. Talitha Preston Smith and Captain William F. Smith, prominent residents of Butts county. She was born and reared at Flovilla and lived there until a few years ago. She was the widow of the late T. O. Linch, leader in the business and civic affairs of Flovilla. Following his death she removed to Atlanta for permanent residence.
     Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. B. F. Stoval and Miss Eugenia Linch of New York; five sons, W. E. Linch of Pittsfield, Mass., H. L. and Dr. A. O. Linch of Atlanta; Frank J. Linch, editor of the McDonough Advertiser; S. H. Linch; her mother, Mrs. W. F. Smith, of Manchester; six sisters, Misses Jewel and Willie Smith of Manchester; Mrs. N. J. Thomas, Mrs. R. B. Thompson and Miss Laura Smith, of Flovilla; Mrs. G. V. Cunningham of Athens; two brothers, S. L. Smith of Grand Ridge, Fla. and D. H. Smith of Manchester.

Linch, Howard Lewis
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 9, 1962
Arlington Rites For H. L. Linch. Native of Butts.
     Howard L. Linch, native of Butts County and an employee of the Georgia Power Company for almost 40 years, died January 29. He was 61 years old. Funeral services were held at Spring Hill Chapel Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Louie D. Newton, pastor of the Druid Hills Baptist Church officiating and burial was at Arlington Cemetery.
     Mr. Linch was born and reared at Flovilla, son of the late Thomas O. and Harriett Smith Linch and begun his long tenure with the Georgia Power Company at the Lloyd Shoals plant in Butts County in 1923. He was later stationed at Macon for several years and then transferred to Atlanta where he and his family had lived for the last 23 years. His wife, who survives him, is the former Miss Esther Nabers, she is a native of Butts county.
     Other survivors of the immediate family are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Waits, and two grandchildren, of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. B. F. Stovall, Atlanta and Mrs. Eugenia Linch of Winston Salem, N. C., and three brothers, William E. Linch, of Rome, Ga., F. J. Linch, of McDonough, and Sam H. Linch, a career diplomat with the U. S. State Department and presently stationed in Tehran, Iran.

Linch, Samuel H.
Jackson Progress Argus Aug 28 1969
Sam H. Linch, Butts Native, Dies Abroad
     Samuel H. Linch, 58, a native of Flovilla and a former supervisor of Atlanta Public Schools, died of a heart attack Saturday in the Sudan, Egypt. He was serving as public affairs officer for the U. S. Interest Mission at the Dutch Embassy in Khartoum.
     Mr. Linch was graduated from Emory University in 1933. He served as principal of Warm Springs School from 1934-37. As a teacher and supervisor of Atlanta Public Schools from 1937-46, he helped organize educational broadcasting in Atlanta.
     Mr. Linch was in charge of educational services for the U. S. Military Government in Germany from 1947 until 1949, and served as deputy director of Educational Exchanges from 1949-51 and as director of Educational Exchanges in 1952.
From 1953 to 1956 he served first as chief of the Educational and Cultural Relations Division, cultural attache and chairman of the U. S. Education Commission for the American Embassy in West Germany, and then as cultural attache to Vienna, Austria.
     Mr. Linch worked in the U. S. State Department as chief of leaders and the Specialist Division from 1956 to 1961. He became deputy director of the U. S. Information Agency (USIA) in Tehran, Iran, from 1961 to 1964, and in Indonesia from 1965 to 1967. He also worked with the. USIA in Freetown, Sierra Leone until he arrived in the Sudan last July.
     Mr. Linch is survived by his wife, Mrs. Faye A. Lynch; a daughter, Mrs. Dexwell T. Burnham of Atlanta; a son, Samuel Albert Linch of Arlington, Virginia; a sister, Mrs. Eugenia Linch of Winston-Salem, N. C.; a brother, Frank J. Linch, publisher of the Weekly Advertiser, McDonough.
     Funeral services for Mr. Linch were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Spring Hill with H. M. Patterson and Son in charge of arrangements. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery, Sandy Springs.

Linch, Thomas Osburn
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 23, 1928
Mr. T. O. Linch Is Claimed By Death
Prominent Flovilla business man stricken as he was listening to radio Native of Putnam county.
     Stricken with a sudden and fatal illness Sunday night, Mr. T. O. Linch, 66 years of age, one of Flovilla's most prominent business men and well known citizens, expired before medical assistance could be summoned. Together with Mrs. Linch he had been listening to the radio and started to retire, when he became suddenly ill and falling across the bed passed away almost instantly. It is thought death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. During the day Mr. Linch had been in his usual health and had been up town and greeted his friends. His sudden death came as a painful shock to the family and a host of friends.
     Born in Putnam county Mr. Linch had been a resident of Flovilla for a long number of years. During that time he had been prominently identified with the progress and development of the community, serving his city as mayor, school trustee and member of council. To every position he brought a degree of ability and interest that rendered his services almost invaluable. He stood for progress and education and the upbuilding of his town and section. Mr. Linch was a successful business man and held the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. He was a member of the Indian Springs Masons and of the Flovilla Methodist church. He was regarded as one of the county's most useful citizens.
     Mr. Linch is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Hattie Smith, daughter of the late Capt. W. F. Smith, of Flovilla, five sons and two daughters to each of whom he gave splendid educational advantages and who rank among the state's most useful and highly esteemed citizens. His sons are W. E. Linch, with the General Electric Company, of Pittsfield, Mass.; Dr. O. A. Linch, of Atlanta; Howard L. Linch, with the Central Georgia Power Company, of Macon; Frank J. Linch, with the Advocate-Democrat, of Crawfordville, Ga.; and Sam L. Linch, student in Atlanta. His daughters are Miss Evelyn Linch, teacher in Atlanta public schools and Miss Eugenia Linch, teacher in the schools of Winston-Salem, N. C. He is also survived by two sisters, Miss E. A. Linch and Miss Lula Linch, of Atlanta, and a brother, S. L. Linch of Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held from the Flovilla Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. Bryson and Rev. Augustus Ernest officiating. The lovely floral offerings testified to the esteem in which he was held. Interment was in the Flovilla cemetery.

The Jackson Progress-Argus November 23, 1928
     Friends here are pained to learn of the death of Mr. T. O. Linch, which occurred at his home Sunday night at 8:30 o'clock. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy which caused instant death. To the family and friends his passing brings deep sorrow. Mr. Linch was a prominent merchant of Flovilla and was loved by all who knew him.
Friends here extend sympathy to the family and loved ones.

Linder, Tom
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1978
Tom Linder Dies In N. C. Rest Home
     Tom Linder, Georgia's commissioner of agriculture from 1935 to 1954 and one of the state's stormiest political petrels, died Saturday in a North Carolina rest home at the age of 90,
     A one-time candidate for governor, Linder had been living in an Asheville, N.C. rest home and died at a hospital there early Saturday.
     Linder was the father of the Atlanta Farmers Market which, at the time it was built, was one of the largest in the world.
     He was also well known as a Bible scholar and particular for his work on relating Biblical prophecy to the modern age.
     He is well remembered for his proposal in the 1950's that Georgia establish a three-tier school system, a white school, a black one and a third integrated system for those who wanted it.
     Linder was defeated for governor in the 1954 race by Marvin Griffin, whom he endorsed in the 1962 race.
     A staunch segregationist, Linder had many friends in Butts County who always supported his candidacy with enthusiasm.

Lindler, Tommie Irene Turner
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jul 1974
Mrs. Lindler Passes In Griffin
     Mrs. Charles R. Lindler of Griffin died Thursday, July 18th, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     The former Miss Tommie Irene Turner, she was born in Fayette County and had lived in Griffin for 51 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock from the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dumas B. Shelnutt and the Rev. Lamar Cherry officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery with McDonald Chapel in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lindler is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Coleman McLaurin of Griffin, mother of Jerry McLaurin of the Progress-Argus staff, and Mrs. J. B. Newman of Newnan; two sons, Charles R, Lindler of Columbia, South Carolina; and Jack Lindler of Jacksonville, Florida; four, sisters, Mrs. Ernie Johnson of Atlanta; Mrs. Hubert Price of Hampton; Mrs. Ralph Gibbs of Jonesboro and. Mrs. Marvin Callaway of East Point; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Lindsay, Ida Kelkthaler
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1974
Mrs. Lindsay Buried At Valdosta
     Mrs. Ida Kelkthaler Lindsay, 90, died Thursday morning, May , 28th, at Westbury Nursing Home, in Jenkinsburg. She was a patient in the home for about seven years.
     Mrs. Lindsay was born February 1, 1884 in Pittsburgh,Pa. ,She was the widow of Mr. C. B . Lindsay.
     Mrs. Lindsay was a member of the Nazarene Church and was an ordained minister for 60 years. She was in the Hebrew Christian Missionary Work for 35 years and was the founder of the Hebrew Christian Fellowship Mission in Miami Beach Fla., and was resident emeritus of the Hebrew Christian Fellowship Mission at the time of her death.
     Mrs. Lindsey is survived by one son, William V. Lindsay, Greeneville, Tenn., three grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the Jackson Church of Nazarene with the Rev. Lon Hadwin, pastor, officiating. Interment was at three o'clock Friday afternoon in the Valdosta City Cemetery. Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lindsay, John Riley
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1950
John R. Lindsay Dies in Griffin
     Jackson and Butts county friends and relatives regretted to learn of the death of Mr. John R. Lindsay early Tuesday evening in Griffin. Mr. Lindsay, who was 92, suffered a fall Sunday and sustained severe injuries and his death was not unexpected. For a number of years he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Willie Maddox, and Mr. Maddox near Griffin. He was a brother of the late Mrs. Sarah Frances (Lindsay) Moore of Jackson and had many relatives in Butts county, among them the Bob Smith family and connections.
     Mr. Lindsay was one of the most prominent businessmen and large landowners in Spalding county.
     Funeral services are to be held at 3 p. m. Thursday at Pittman's Chapel and burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery.

Lindsay, Marcus Andrew
  Butts County Progress December 16, 1910
     Friends in the city will regret to learn of the death of Mr. M. A. Lindsay at his home in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon.

Lindsay, Sarah Edwards
  Middle Georgia Argus November 17, 1891
     Mrs. Sherod Lindsay died at her home near Brushy on Wednesday morning after only a few days illness with pneumonia

Lindsay, William Gilbert
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 15, 1949.
W. G. Lindsey Taken by Death.
     William Gilbert Lindsay, 67, retired brick contractor, died early Friday at his home in Flovilla. Native of McRae in Telfair county, he had lived at Flovilla about 4 years. He retired from active duty in 1945.
     Mr. Lindsay was a son of James L. Lindsay and Catherine Rainey Lindsay.
     Funeral services were held at he Haisten Chapel Saturday at 4 p.m. and Rev Ralph Goodwin officiated. The Indian Springs lodge of Masons furnished the pallbearers. Burial was in the Flovilla cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Rhetta O'Quinn; a daughter, Mrs. John Foster of Birmingham; one son, Edward Lindsay of Flovilla; three grandchildren.

Lindsey, Amon B., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Apr 1978
Lindsey Rites Held Friday In Florida
     Mr. Amon B. Lindsey, Jr., 63, a former resident of Center Hill, Florida, who had made his home in Savannah, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 26th, in Memphis.
     Mr. Lindsey was born in Jackson, Georgia and had lived in Savannah since 1959. He was son .of the late A. B. Lindsey and the late Julia Andrews Lindsey. His grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Montezuma Andrews. Mr. Lindsey was a former resident of Center Hill, where he had spent most of his life. He was an instrument and electrical supervisor for the Tennessee River Pulp and Paper Company of Counce, Tenn. and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Savannah.
     Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a son, Benny Lindsey of Savannah; two daughters, Mrs. Julia L. Ward of Amhearst, Va. and Mrs. Liz Boehm of Florence, Ala.; step-mother, Mrs. Anne Whiting Lindsey of Floral City,; a brother, Crawford Lindsey of Mobile, Ala; six grandchildren; three uncles, .Nelson Andrews of Center Hill, Fla.; J. Lee Andrews of Port Richey, Fla., and James Andrews of Soperton; an aunt, Mrs. Boyce G. Loyd of Covington.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the gavesite in the Center Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Billy Wheaton, pastor of the Center Hill Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Center Hill. Cemetery.

Lindsey, Annie
Jackson Progress Argus 3 Mar 1933
Mrs. Annie Lindsey Is Summoned by Reaper
     The many friends in Jackson of Mrs. Annie C. Lindsay, formerly of Jackson and Center Hill, Fla., will be sorry to learn of her death which occurred Wednesday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles King, in Lancaster, S. C. Mrs. Lindsay was a woman of many lovable traits of character and was a devoted worker in the Presbyterian church during her residence in Jackson: She is survived by two other daughters besides Mrs. King who a re Mrs. Willie Strange, of Sapulpa, Okla. and Mrs. Tom Smith, of Spartanburg, S. C ; one son, Mr. A. B. Lindsay, of Center Hill, Fla.; several grandchildren among them Amon and Crawford Lindsay, who formerly lived here. Funeral services were held in Lancaster Thursday afternoon.

Lindsey, Cyrus Clayton
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Dec 1954
Clayton Lindsey Found in Woods
    Cyrus Clayton Lindsey, 62, of Union district Spalding county was found dead Sunday morning in a wooded area behind his home.
     According to. reports, Mr. Lindsey had started to go to a spring near his home. When he did not return, his wife went calling for him.
     A coroner's jury headed by Coroner E. E. Chappell met and returned a verdict of death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
    Born in Butts county Mr. Lindsey had resided in Butts and Spalding counties. He was employed as a night watchman. He was a member of Rock Springs Methodist Church.
    Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Fellowship Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Barrett Whetstone officiating. Burial was in the churchyard under direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
    Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Maggie Hammock Lindsey; two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Drake and Mrs. Otis Weaver, both of Jackson; a half brother, Willie Ernest of Senoia; a half sister, Mrs. Harvey B. Pitts of East Point, and six grandchildren.

Lindsey, Della Kelley
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Mar 1981
Lindsey Rites Held March 2nd
     Mrs. Della Kelley Lindsey died. on Saturday, February 28th, in her 90th year at Cullman Medical Center in Cullman, Ala. where she had been a patient for about two years. She was born in the New Hope community of Henry county and was daughter of the late Will and Ella Crawford Kelley. She was widow of the late Claude E. Lindsey, of Locust Grove, having married him at age 15 on the steps of the McDonough courthouse.
     The Lindseys spent most of their adult life in Alabama where they raised 12 children, most of whom resided in the Birmingham, Cullman, Holly Pond area.
     Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Thelma Stanley and Mrs. Rheba Blackwelder of Birmingham, Mrs. Bessie Lancaster of Tenn., Mrs. Blanche Lovvern of Cullman, Mrs. Inez Graham of Holly Pond, Ala.; three sons, Jack and Jim Lindsey of Cullman, and Asa Lindsey of Holly Pond; a brother, William T. Kelley III of Jackson Lake; a number of nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Monday, March 2nd, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, Cullman County, Ala., with the Rev. Collins and Rev. Max Lovvern officiating.
     Grandsons served as pallbearers and formed an honorary escort. Higdon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lindsey, Emanuel I.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 30, 1926
Mr. E. I. Lindsey Claimed By Death.
     The death of Mr. E. I. Lindsey, 72 years of age, a well known resident of Flovilla, occurred at his home there Sunday night at 11 o'clock. He had been in declining health for the past two or three months.
     Mr. Lindsey was a native of Newton County and spent the major portion of his life in Jasper county. He had been a resident of Butts county for the past fourteen years, moving here in 1912. He was a member of the Flovilla Methodist church and was a Mason. Mr. Lindsey enjoyed the confidence and esteem of a wide circle of friends who regret to know of his passing.
     He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Sallie Steele, of Jasper Co., before her marriage; one daughter, Mrs. J. T. Chambers, of Flovilla; one brother, Mr. Thomas Lindsey, of Mansfield, Ga.; four grandchildren, Doyle, and Felton Bohannon, Iverson and Fred Chambers.
     Funeral services were held at Jenkinsburg Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were in charge of Rev. W. J. Bryson, of Flovilla, and Rev. J. E. Ward, of Forsyth. The pretty floral offerings attested the esteem of relatives and friends. Interment was in the Jackson cemetery.

Lindsey, Emma Lou Mason
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 27, 1921
     Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Moore and Mrs. J. W. Moore attended the funeral of the latter's sister-in-law, Mrs. J. R. Lindsey, in Griffin, Friday afternoon.

Lindsey, John W., Colonel
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 25, 1929
     In the death of Colonel John W. Lindsey, Pension Commissioner, Georgia lost a faithful public servant. His administration had been marked by fidelity in the state and in the cause of the Confederate Veterans.

Lindsey, John Walter
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jan 1964
John W. Lindsey, Native of Butts, Died in Spalding
     Mr. John Walter Lindsey, native of Butts County, died Thursday afternoon at his home on the High Falls Road in Spalding County after an illness of eight weeks.
     Mr. Lindsey was the son of the late Mr. James Walter Lindsey and the late Mrs. Carolyn Moore Lindsey. He had lived in Spalding County for 47 years and was a retired farmer.
     Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 25.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lavonia Ridgeway Lindsey; four daughters, Mrs. Mae Sydboten, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mrs. James Lane, Mrs. Arthur Lane, all of Griffin; three sons, J. B. Lindsey, Robert R. Lindsey and Thomas H. Lindsey, all of Griffin; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Pittman-Rawls Chapel. The Rev. Hartwell Kennedy and the Rev. Glenn Shappard officiated. Burial was in the Rehoboth Baptist Cemetery.

Lindsey, John W.
  The Jackson Progress Argus September 1, 1922
John W. Lindsey Taken BY Death.
Pension Commissioner for twenty-three years dead. Paralysis and pneumonia prove fatal to veteran.
Atlanta, Ga.
     John W. Lindsey, for the past twenty-three years pension commissioner of Georgia, died at 8 o'clock Saturday night at his home here of a complication of paralysis and pneumonia. He was stricken August 16 last, with paralysis and pneumonia set in. He was 79.
     Mr. Lindsey, a native of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, was born on a farm four miles from there on August 1, 1843. When war was declared between the states, he joined Company I, Third Georgia, and served as a private until the surrender. He was wounded several times, receiving his most severe wound at Spotsylvania Courthouse, May 14, 1864.
     In 1868 he was admitted to the Georgia bar. He was appointed in 1899, by Governor Allen D. Candler, as pension commissioner, and was continuously appointed as such until 1908, when the office became elective.
     On January 12, 1869, he married Miss Julia F. Tucker, of Washington county. There were five children of whom three survive: Col. Julian R. Lindsey, of the General Army Staff, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Mary Gertrude Carswell, of Irwinton, and Mrs. E. S. Price, of Swainsboro.
     On December 22, 1919, Mr. Lindsey married Mrs. Cynthia Henderson Manahan, daughter of Dr. George H. Henderson. Mrs. Lindsey survives him.
     In 1902 he was appointed to the Board of Visitors to the West Point Military Academy. He has held various offices of distinction in Atlanta and the state.
Lindsey, Leander Texas
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 18, 1924
Mr. Leander Lindsey Summoned By Death.
     The death of Mr. Leander Lindsey, 79 years of age, a former citizen of Butts county, occurred on January 7, at the home of his brother, Mr. Sherod J. Lindsey, in Monroe county. He had been in poor health for some time and a few days before his death he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
     Mr. Lindsey was born and reared in Dublin district and was related to the Waldrops, Hays, Nelsons, Smiths and other families in that part of the county. Mr. Lindsey was unmarried. Quiet and unassuming in manner, honest and industrious, he was held in general high esteem.
     He is survived by one brother, Mr. S. J. Lindsey, of Monroe county; three sisters, Miss Bettie Lindsey, Mrs. T. J. Vaughn, of Monroe county, and Mrs. Polly Edwards, of Athens.
     Unreal services were held at Rocky Creek church, near High Falls, and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Harvey, of Forsyth. Interment was in the cemetery at Rocky Creek church.

Lindsey, Leila Estell Elder
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Aug 1963
Mrs. Lindsey, 93, Buried Flovilla This Afternoon
     Mrs. Leila Elder Lindsey, 93 years of age, member of a pioneer Butts County family, passed away Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Wise, in Jacksonville, Fla. She had been in declining health for several years.
     Mrs. Lindsey was a native of Butts County, having been born and reared at Indian Springs. She was the daughter of the late Mr. W. A. Elder and Mrs. Virginia Sanders Elder. She was the widow of Marcus A. Lindsey.
     A memorial service was held Tuesday in Jacksonville for Mrs. Lindsey. Interment services will be held Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15 at the Flovilla Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of arrangements. Rev. S. H. Odom will officiate.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Frank Wise of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. P. G. Williams of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; Mrs. Robert Hodgson of Atlanta; one brother, Dr. E. B. Elder of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. P. R. Harmon of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. A. F. White of Flovilla; several grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Lindsey, Maggie Dale Hammock
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Nov 1977
Saturday Rites Were Held For Mrs. Lindsey
     Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie H. Lindsey, 84, of Griffin, were conducted Saturday afternoon, November 12th, from Pittman Rawls Funeral Home with the Rev. Bennie Rhodes and Rev. Lannie W. Smith officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Cemetery with Pittman Rawls Funeral Home in charge.
     Mrs. Lindsey died Thursday afternoon at four o'clock following a short illness. She was born in Butts County where she spent most of her life. She spent the last 23 years in Griffin and had been a patient at Brightmoor Medical Center for the past five years. She was a member of East Griffin Baptist Church.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Drake and Mrs. Otis Weaver, both of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Low of Griffin; a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Cash of Zebulon; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Franklin Weaver, Paul Woodall, Larry Drake, Harry Drake, Billy Chapell and Billy Kinard.

Lindsey, M. A., Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus December 2, 1884
Died.
     At her home in this place, on Tuesday night last, Mrs. M. A. Lindsey was relieved of her suffering, after an illness of two years. Her many christian virtues and genial traits of character, made her a great favorite with all who knew her. She withered and faded as the beautiful flower that comes to make earth more beautiful and passing away, leaves nothing but sweet memories.
     We cannot understand the work of a providence that lays the _____ of affliction so heavily on the _____ of earth, but we know the one in whom she put her trust is to wise to err and too good to be unjust. All that kind hands, and loving hearts could do, would not suffice to stay the _______ (consumption) and her spirit was called from mortal tenement, to dwell with the father who gave it. The funeral services were conducted by brother Jack Beck of Jackson on Thursday morning at the Higgins cemetery attended by a large assembly of friends and relatives. The lines used and remarks made were very appropriate and timely, and the full meaning seemed to reach the hearts of all present.
     May her exemplary walk, her dying faith and meek submission stand as a monument of instruction, and encouragement to all who knew her.
  
Lindsey, Martha Elizabeth
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Mar 1930
Miss Bettie Lindsey Summoned by Death
     Many friends and relatives throughout the county and state will, regret to learn of the death of Miss Bettie Lindsey, aged 75, which occurred at the home of her nephew, Mr. Irbin Bailey of Smarrs in Monroe county Monday afternoon.
     Miss Bettie, as she was familiarly known, was born and reared, in Dublin district, being a daughter of Jonathan Lindsey and Rebecca Waldrop Lindsey, pioneer settlers and was related to many families in this part of the county. A good many years ago she moved with other relatives to Monroe county and had made her home there most of her time since.
     She was one time matron at the Sixth District A. & M. School at Barnesville and is pleasantly remembered by mail of the former students who attended that institution. She was later for several years connected with the management of the Foy Hotel at Indian Springs and made many friends among many guest and visitors of the popular resort.
     She is survived by one brother, Mr. Sherod J. Lindsey, of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. C. H. Vaughn of Forsyth, and a large number of nephews and nieces and other relatives.
     Funeral services were held at the Rock Creek Baptist church, of which she had long been a member, on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Lindsey, Riley, Mrs.
Middle Georgia Argus July 7, 1882
     The many friends of Mr. Riley Lindsey, formerly of this county, will be pained to learn that his wife died last week. Only about one year was allotted him to enjoy their happy wedded life. We tender our deepest sympathy.

Lindsey, Riley W.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 4, 1927
Aged Citizen Passes At Oklahoma Home.
     Many Butts county relatives and friends of Mr. Riley Lindsey, aged 95 years, will regret to know of his death, which occurred January 28 at his home in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was a native of Butts county and spent his young manhood here, being a son of Parham Lindsey and Polly Wise Lindsey, who were among the very first settlers of the county.
     A few years before the Civil War and during the agitation of the question of the admission of the territories into the union, he and Capt. Larkin D. Watson together with several other young men from Butts county went to Kansas to take part in the elections there to try to have Kansas admitted as a slave holding ______.
     After the war, owing to the unsettled conditions in the west, he moved to Mexico with his family and lived two years, then moved back to Indian Territory, now the state of Oklahoma, where he spent the remainder of his life and reared a large family. Being public spirited he took an active part in the business and political affairs of his state, being several times elected to the legislature, and was a one time commissioner of agriculture of Oklahoma.
     Mr. Lindsey was connected with a prominent Butts county family. In 1925, Butts county's centennial year, Mr. Lindsey was asked for information concerning Nutting's Factory, which flourished on the Ocmulgee river before Sherman's march through Georgia, and gave much valuable information to the committee.

Lindsey, Sarah Ann Steele
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 30, 1928
Mrs. Sallie Lindsey Passes At Flovilla.
     The death of Mrs. Sallie Ann Lindsey, aged 69, widow of the late Mr. E. I. Lindsey, occurred Friday morning at 10 o'clock at her home in Flovilla. The death of this prominent and beloved woman came as a shock to a wide circle of friends.
     Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Sallie Steele of Jasper county before her marriage, had made her home at Flovilla for the past several years. She was a member of the Flovilla Methodist church and her many fine traits of character won for her the love and esteem of a host of friends. Death was due to bronchial asthma and followed an illness of some time.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. T. Chambers, of Flovilla; four grandsons, J. D. Bohannon, of Atlanta, F. S. Bohannon, of Jenkinsburg, A. I. Chambers, of Eastman, and Fred Chambers, of Flovilla.
     Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and her pastor, Rev. W. J. Bryson, conducted the services. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery.

Lindsey, Sherrod J.
Jackson Progress-Argus 22 July 1937
Former County Resident Passes in Monroe County
     The death of Mr. S. J. Lindsey, connected with the large Lindsey family of Butts county, occurred last week. The following notice of his death is taken from The Monroe Advertiser.
     S. J. Lindsey, who for many years was a well known and popular citizen of Monroe county, later moving to Atlanta, passed away Wednesday at the home of J. D. Watkins near Forsyth.
     Mr. Lindsey is survived by his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Annie Smith, of Juliette, and the following daughters:
     Mrs. George M. Jones, Mrs. R. F. Wright, Miami, Fla.; Miss Rebecca Lindsey, Forsyth; Miss Martha Pearl Lindsey, Albany, N. Y.; Mrs. William Hardage, Jr., Miss Nolle Lindsey, Forsyth; Mrs. Drewry Watkins, Forsyth, and Mrs. J. C. Wright.
     The remains were taken to Atlanta for funeral and interment.

Lindsey, Worth
Jackson Progress-Argus March 9 1917
     Miss Lindsey received tidings of the death of Mr. Worth Lindsey, in Oklahoma. Old citizens of Butts county will remember Mr. Riley Lindsey, who for many years clerked for Bryans & McElberry, who were merchants at this place, doing business in the store now occupied by G. I. Watkins & Son. Mr. Lindsey was a great favorite. He left the county nearly fifty years ago, bu this memory is green in the hearts of his old friends. He is now living in Chontions, Oklahoma. Mr. Worth Lindsey, his son, was accidently killed by falling from his horse. He was chairman of the board of commissioners of Marys county, Oklahoma, and was highly esteemed. Hew as 38 years old. His twin brother, Joe Lindsey, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. Old Georgia friends of "Riley Lindsey" extend sympathy in this time of affliction and sorrow.

Linkous, H. M.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 30, 1947.
H. M. Linkous Died Jan. 24 in Virginia.
     Information was received here this week of the death January 24 in Salem, Va., Of Prof. H. M. Linkous, former teacher in Butts county schools. Mr. Linkous was also a minister of the Christian church and was favorable known in Butts county.
     After resigning as head of Indian Springs school Mr. Linkous and family moved to Virginia for residence. He was 64 years old and died after a short illness.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at Christiansburg, Va.
     Besides his wife, he is survived by several children, including Mrs. Robin Henderson whose husband is in the U. S. Navy. He is also survived by a brother, Rev. T. T. G. Linkous of Flovilla. Mr. Linkous was called to Virginia to attend the funeral of his brother.

Linkous, Thomas G., Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Nov 1956
Rev. T. C. Linkous Former Pastor Here Dies in Decatur
     Funeral services for Rev. Thomas G. Linkous, 78, retired Christian minister and former Butts county pastor, were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in the Decatur First Christian Church, with Dr. Charles Schwab officiating. Buried was in the Decatur Cemetery.
     The beloved minister, who retired five years ago, died Thursday in a private hospital. He had made his home in Decatur for the past few years.
     A native of Christiansburg, Va., the Rev. Mr. Linkous came to Georgia around 1900 as a young student evangelist in the Griffin district. Serving over half a century as a minister, he organized and served as pastor of numerous Christian churches throughout the state.
     Among pastorates he had held were churches at Jackson, Sandersville, Harvest, East Point and Decatur's First Christian Church.
     In addition to his ministerial duties, he also taught in public schools throughout the state for 30 years.
Rev. Linkous was pastor of the Union Ridge Christian Church in Butts on two separate occasions and he and Mrs. Linkous made their home in the Iron Springs District for a number of years. Rev. Linkous was also a former principal, of the Indian Springs school.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Lou Estelle Barber of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Roy S. Bivens of Atlanta; Mrs. C. L. Denk Jr. of Decatur, and Miss Margaret Linkous of Jacksonville, Fla.; a son Joe Linkous of Decatur, and, two brothers, Rufus Linkous of Floyd, Va., and Ballard Linkous of Salem Virginia.

Linkous, Trigg Gibson
Butts County Progress December 25, 1914
     The many friends of Rev. and Mrs. T. T. G. Linkous, of East Point, sympathize with then in the death of their infant son, on last Thursday. The interment was in the Barber burial ground near Pleasant Grove church. Mrs. Linkous is remembered as Miss Estelle Barber.

Linton, J. Richard (Buck)
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1954
Jackson Friends Attend Services For J. R. Linton
     Several Butts countian attended funeral services Friday in Atlanta at Spring Hill for J. Richard (Buck) Linton, well known Western Union telegrapher assigned to most of the major sports events in Georgia within the past two decades.
     Linton, who was 65, died of a heart attack Wednesday night. He resided at 1376 Hartford Ave., SW. He was married to the former Miss Ina Harmon who spent her entire girlhood in Jackson. Dr. Norman Shands officiated at the Spring Hill service and interment was in Westview cemetery.
     Linton's work placed him in close association to Southern sports writers and Ed Danforth, of the Atlanta Journal, and Furman Bisher, of The Atlanta Constitution, paid Buck glorious tributes upon hearing of his death.
     Bisher, writing in his Constitution column, said: "He was a gentleman, a friend, one of the last of the disappearing breed of telegraphers, one of Western Union's best public relation assets. We shall all miss him severely."
     Among those attending the funeral and burial rites from Butts county were Mrs. Maude H. Jones, Mrs. Mamie McClure and Mrs. H. G. McClure, who are his sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Grant and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McClure.

Linvill, James Ronald
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1994
     James Ronald Linvill of Jackson died Fri., July 15.
     Funeral services were held Mon., July 18, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Entombment with military honors was in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Linville was born Sept. 25, 1932 in Hammond, IN, son of the late Albert Linvill and Gladys Smith Linville Bruce. He served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Silver Star medal.
     He was employed by the South Central Bell System for 38 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1991, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and was active in fund raising in Kentucky.
     Mr. Linvill and his wife moved from Boiling Green, KY to Jackson in 1991 and he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson where he was active in the choir and Sunday school.
     His hobbies included woodworking and music and he was an accomplished violinist.
     Survivors include wife, Betty Southard Linvill of Jackson; mother, Gladys Linville Bruce of Merrillville, IN; children, Debbie Benson and Chris Hall, both of Griffith, IL, Perry Kirk of Smyrna, David Linville of Atmore, AL, Susan Brookshire of Merrillville, IN, Alan Kirk of Georgetown, KY and Susan Kendra of Stockbridge; brother, David Linville of Highland, IN; and step brother. Lane Bruce of South Carolina.
     Those desiring may make a contribution to the Van Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, PO Box 3970, Jackson, GA 30233 in memory of Mr. Linvill.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 
Little, Sarah Olivet Floyd
Jackson Progress-Argus Jan 18, 1940
Mrs. Jeff Little Called by Death
     The death of Mrs. Jeff D. Little occurred Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Allen, Sr., on East Third street. Mrs. Little had been in her usual good health until about two weeks before her death when she was confined to her bed part of the time.
     Born Sarah Olivet Floyd, of Monroe county, Mrs. Little made her home there until two- years ago when she came to Jackson to live. She was the widow of the late Mr. J. D. Little of Forsyth, and she and| her husband had the same birthday, September 19, 1861, a very unusual coincidence. There were two daughters of this union, Mrs. Mamie McMullan having died twelve years ago. Mrs. Little was a devout member of the Forsyth Baptist church.
     Besides her daughter, Mrs. Allen, she is survived by six grandchildren, Mrs. Jack Jackson; of Atlanta; H. L. Allen, Jr., of Cairo; Mike Allen, of Jackson; Jeff McMullan, of Stockbridge; Richard McMullan, of Fitzgerald; Lee McMullan, of Fountain Inn, S. C; two great grandchildren, Allen Jackson and Jimmy Allen.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen and were in charge of Rev. G. A. Briggs, pastor of the Jackson Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Briggs paid tribute to the splendid Christian character of Mrs. Little, and said all of her friends had been uplifted by her cheery disposition which was indicative of her deep and abiding faith in God. Mrs, S. H. Thornton and Mrs. J. C. Newton sang "Saved by Grace" and "Asleep in Jesus."
     Pallbearers were her five grandsons, Homer Allen, Jr:, Mike Allen, Jeff McMullam, Lee McMullan, Richard McMullan and Jack Jackson, husband of her only granddaughter. Burial was in the Forsyth Cemetery and many beautiful flowers sent as testimonials of love and friendship, marked the last resting place of this beloved woman.

Little, William David
Jackson Progress Argus 11 May 1994
     William David Little died Fri., April 22. Funeral services were held Thurs., April 28, at St. Davids in the Pines Espicopal Church in Wellington, FL. Interment was in Georgia.
     Mr. Little was born April 27, 1959, son of Dave and Louise Little of Jackson.
     Survivors include his parents; sifters, Donna Peterson of Locust Grove, Dianne Vipperman of Cutlers, OK; Suzanne Capron of Lighthouse Point, FL; Patti Krier of West Palm Beach, FL, and Janise Grady of Port St. Lucie; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Lively, Nellie Dever
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Sep 1985
     Nellie Dever Lively of Atlanta died Aim. tl at Crawford l.ong Hospital following a lengthy Illness,
     Mrs. Lively was employed at the Presbyterian Center In Atlanta for over 50 years,
     Survivors Include a daughter and son-in law Ann and Joseph Sims of Jackson; grandchildren, Thomas A, Sims ami Melissa Sims, both of Jackson; mother, Hattte Dever of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Mary Boddenbery and Mildred Hoy, both of Richmond. Va., and Betty Button of Drove City, Pa,; several aunts, nieces, and nephews.
     The funeral was held Saturday at the chapel at Spring Hill In Atlanta with Dr. Bleslte Holmes and the Bev. Ed Breneger officiating, Burial was In the Arlington Memorial Park In Sandy Springs.
     The H. M. Patterson & Son Spring Hill funeral Home was In charge of arrangements.

Lloyd, John Hart, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 May 1954
John H. Lloyd Sr. Victim of Attack
     John Hart Lloyd Sr., 65, retired railroad man of East Point who maintained a cottage on Jackson Lake, died Wednesday morning on the lake front as the result of a heart seizure.
     The body was brought to Haisten Funeral Home and later removed to Carmichael Funeral Home in East Point for funeral services and burial.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Harris Lloyd, and two sons.

Lloyd, William Willis
Jackson Progress Argus 9 Oct 1931
Child Killed in Wreck
Mules Became Frightened and Ran Away with Cotton Pickers. Young Woman Was Seriously Injured
     McDonough, Ga , Sept. 5. A four-year-old child was killed and a young woman painfully injured late this afternoon when a wagon in which they were riding to the cotton fields was turned over by a pair of frightened mules.
     The child, William Willis Lloyd, was struck on the back of the head by a wagon wheel and his skull fractured. He died almost instantly. Miss Fannie Mae Driver received bruises, but her injuries were not regarded as serious. Parker Driver, uncle of the child who was killed and driver of the wagon, and Walter Holloway, four years old, were not hurt.
     Mr. Driver lost control of the team when the mules received a scare. They ran wild a short distance before upsetting the wagon. The occupants were thrown to the ground. The accident happened on the outskirts of McDonough.
     The Lloyd child lived about five miles from McDonough with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Will Driver. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Stockbridge.
Locke, Homer B.
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 3, 1947.
Atlanta Man is Speedboat Victim on Jackson Lake.
     Homer B. Locke, 47, 303 Monument Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, was killed at Jackson Lake Sunday when the speedboat in which he was riding threw him into the water as he was making a turn and he was struck by the propeller. An ugly wound was inflicted on his face and head.
     The following account of the accident is from Monday's Atlanta Constitution:
     A runaway speedboat circling wildly with its throttle wide open ran over and killed Homer B. Locke of Atlanta in Jackson Lake Sunday while hundreds of horrified spectators watched helplessly from the shore, Butts county sheriff J. D. Pope reported.
     Sheriff Pope said Locke went out in the high speed inboard alone about 1:30 p.m. Sunday. He was thrown into the water maneuvering a speed turn, Pope said.
     As several small craft raced to the struggling man the careening pleasure cruiser raced in large circles about them. The crew of one boat succeeded in getting close enough to Locke to heave him a life-saving pillow but as he reached for it the pilotless craft slashed over him, the sheriff said.
     Immediately, the boat turned in a wide circle and cut into a smaller boat occupied by a man and a woman. The small craft went instantly to the bottom, forcing the couple to swim to shore.
     The speedboat, still hurtling wide open, finally headed for shore, jumped a two-foot wall and beached itself. The body was recovered in 75 foot water about 45 minutes later by Sheriff Pope and assistants.
     Relatives said Locke, owner of the H. B. Locke Company, contractors, has gone to the lake with business acquaintances for the weekend.
     Locke is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. G. T. Umbauer Jr. And Miss Jacqueline Locke of Atlanta; a grandchild and other relatives.
     Funeral arrangement were in charge of J. Austin Dillon Company.

Lockhart, Joseph Lee
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Jan 1941
Mr. J. L. Lockhart Died Monday Noon
     Mr. Joseph Lee Lockhart, 68 years of age, resident of Jackson for more than thirty years, died at his home on West Third street Monday at noon. In declining health for several weeks, he expired of a sudden attack.
     Born in Canton, Ga., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Lockhart, he came to Jackson from Monticello and had been engaged in the marble business for a long period. He was recognized as a skilled artisan and was an industrious worker. After a connection with the Willis Furniture Company he engaged in business for himself and was widely known in several middle Georgia counties. He held membership in the Jackson Methodist church.
     Surviving relatives are his wife, the former Miss Murtie Lou Power of Athens; three daughters, Miss Susie Lockhart of Jackson; Mrs. Evelyn Thurston and Mrs. C. H. Briner of Atlanta; three sons, J. L. Lockhart Jr. and John W. Lockhart of Macon, and W. L. Lockhart of Jackson; his mother, Mrs. L. P. Lockhart of Atlanta; three brothers, W. P. Lockhart of Atlanta; R. M. Lockhart of Raliegh, N. C, and R. S. Lockhart of Norfolk, Va.; five sisters, Misses Addie and Elizabeth Lockhart and Mrs. W. B. Walker of Atlanta; Mrs. J. T. Webb of Macon and Mrs. J. J. Groves of Canton, Ga., and four grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. J. C. Callaway of the, Methodist church and the Rev. Gaither A. Briggs of the Baptist church officiated.
     The pallbearers were T. O. McDonald, A. E. Stodghill, B. R. McClendon, J. D. Pope, Carl McMichael and Lloyd Coleman.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Lockhart, L. P.
Jackson Progress-Argus 19 Jan 1934
Father of Mr. Lockhart Passes at Decatur Home
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lockhart and family sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Lockhart's father, Mr. L. P. Lockhart, which occurred Monday at his home in Decatur. Mr. Lockhart, who was 79 years of age, was a native of Canton, Ga., and had resided in Atlanta for 21 years.
     Mr. Lockhart is survived by his wife and five daughters. Misses Addie and Elizabeth Lockhart, Mrs. W. D. Walker, Mrs. J. J. Groves, of Canton, and Mrs. J. T. Webb, of Macon; four sons, R. S, J. L., W. P. and R. M. Lockhart.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning and the body was sent to Canton for interment.

Lockhart, Myrtie Power
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Nov 1965
Mrs. Lockhart Passes After Brief Illness
     Mrs. Joseph L. Lockhart, 81, of 306 South Oak Street, died Tuesday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital after being admitted on Tuesday afternoon. Though in declining health, her sudden death was a shock to her many friends.
     The former Miss Myrtie Power, she was born in Clarke County, the daughter of Mr. William Power and Mrs. Susie Evans Power, also residents of Clarke. Mrs. Lockhart had lived in Jackson for a long number of years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was the widow of Joseph L. Lockhart.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert L. Thompson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lockhart is survived by three daughters, Miss Sue Lockhart of Jackson; Mrs. Evelyn Thurston, Atlanta; Mrs. C. H. Brimer, Miami, Fla.; two sons, W. L. Lockhart, Atlanta; J. W. Lockhart, Macon; one niece, Mrs. Lucile Johnson of Athens; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.

Loftin, Dovie Yates
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Mar 1985
     Dovie Yates Loftin, 84, of Newnan, died Feb. 23 at her residence following a brief illness.
     Mrs. Loftin is survived by her husband of 66 years, Hope Loftin; nine children, including daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Tom O'Dell of Jackson; over 30 grandchildren; over 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
     The funeral was held Feb. 24 with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Newnan.
     
Loftin, Martha K.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 May 1974
Young Girl Crushed By Tractor
     A tragedy of such magnitude that it stunned the entire community took the life of three-year-old Martha K. Loftin in the yard of her parent's home on Raymond Smith Road near Flovilla Saturday afternoon about 4:00 o'clock.
     The young girl was believed instantly killed when she was run over by her father, Sherrell J. Loftin, who was operating a track tractor with a front end loader on his property which he was grading and clearing for a new home.
     The young girl was rushed by car to Sylvan Grove Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. The distraught parents were treated for shock with Mrs. Loftin hospitalized for a short lime.
     Mr. and Mrs. Loftin are children of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Holcombe, Mr. Holcombe being the owner and builder of Holcombe Armature Company on Jackson's Industrial Park which plant is expected to open within the next few days.

Lofton, Arthur Frank
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jan 1987
     Arthur Frank Lofton, 53, of 41 Main St., East Jackson, died Sunday evening at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an apparent heart attack at his residence.
     The funeral was held today at 11 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church in Jackson with the Rev. Lannie Smith and the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Lofton was born in Newton County, son of the late Arthur Jack Lofton and Stella Parker Lofton, who survives. He was employed by Edsol Tire Reclamation Center in Jackson until March 1986 when he was injured on the job. He was a member of Second Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Claris Fincher Lofton; son and daughter-in-law, Dexter and Delilah Lofton of Maple Shade, N.J.; daughter, Karen Denise Thomason of Jackson; grandchildren, Tanya Lofton of Maple Shade, N.J., and Mandy and Camie Thomason of Jackson; mother, Stella Parker Lofton of Jackson; sister, Carolyn Corley of Forsyth; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Lofton, Arthur Jack
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 28, 1949.
Jack Lofton Dies of Auto Injuries.
     Arthur Jack Lofton, 40. resident of the Worthville community, died in Georgia Baptist hospital Friday as the result of injuries suffered when the automobile in which he was riding hit a tree near Yellow River in Newton county July 19.
     According to reports, Lofton lost control of the car when rounding a curve and the machine smashed into a tree. The accident was discovered by REA linemen working nearby and Lofton was taken to Huson hospital in Covington for emergency treatment and then removed to Georgia Baptist Hospital. He suffered severe neck injuries and was in critical condition for several days preceding his death.
     Mr. Lofton was a son of Mrs. J. W. Lofton and the late Mr. Lofton and was reared in the Worthville community. He served in the U. S. Navy during the late war and had been employed in Jackson garages. Currently he was connected with Pomona Products Company.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Stella Parker of Newton county; a son, Frank Lofton, and a daughter, Carolyn Lofton; his mother, Mrs. J. W. Lofton.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Worthville Baptist church and Rev. R. E. Chambers and Rev. A. L. Spinks officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery and the Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.
     The pallbearers were Obie Parker, C. R. Jones, Hubert Jones, Buck Hoard, Willie Steadham, Russy Carter.

Lofton, Claude H.
Jackson Progress-Argus Sep 21, 1939
C. H. Lofton, 59, Died Wednesday Macon Hospital
Thee death of Mr. C. H. Lofton,59 years of age, former Butts county citizen but for many years a contractor located at Pinehurst, occurred early Wednesday in a Macon hospital. Mr. Lofton, who was born and reared in the Worthville community, had been identified with the business life of Pinehurst for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Baptist church.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Eunice Thompson; three daughters, Miss Jewel Lofton, Pineview teacher; Miss Annie Lofton, Albany, and Mill Iris Lofton, Pinehurst; one son, Jones Lofton, Pinehurst; on Sister, Mrs. W. T. Steadham, Atlanta, and three brothers, W. T., J. W/. And F. F. Lofton, all of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev C. L. Wall, assisted by the Revs. R. I. Harvey, C. L. Griffin and V. M. Culpepper, officiated and interment was in the Pineview cemetery.

Lofton, Fred Franklin
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Oct 1941
Fred F. Lofton Dies in Atlanta
     Fred Franklin Lofton, 52 years of age, died in Grady Hospital, Atlanta, at 1:16 Monday morning after an illness of five months. He had been in declining health for several months and recently underwent treatment in Atlanta where death resulted early Monday.
     Born in Butts county, a son of Mrs. Sophronia Leonora Mann Lofton and Jack Lofton, he was connected with widely known families of the Worthville community.
     He is survived by one sister, Mrs. T. W. Steadham of Atlanta; two brothers, J. W. and Troy Lofton of Butts county, and a large number of nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the Worthville Baptist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. R. E. Chambers officiated and burial was in the church cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes having charge of arrangements.

Lofton, James Leonard
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 19, 1947.
James L. Lofton Called by Death.
     James Leonard Lofton, 36 years of age, died Sunday morning at 4:20 in an Atlanta hospital after an illness of two weeks.
     Mr. Lofton, who lived near Barnett's Bridge, was born and reared in the Worthville community. He was a son of Mrs. Rosa McKinley Lofton and the late J. W. Lofton. He was engaged in farming at the time of his illness.
     Mr. Lofton is survived by his wife, the former Miss Jewel Kersey, and a son three years old; his mother and one brother, Jack Lofton of Worthville.
     Funeral services were held at Worthville Baptist church Monday at 11 a.m. Rev. J. B. Stodghill, pastor, assisted by Rev. J. L. Faulkner, conducted the rites. Burial was in the churchyard and plans were directed by Thornton Funeral Home.
     The pallbearers were James, Roger, Van, Charles and Robert Kersey and Perry O'Neal.

Lofton, James Woolsey
Jackson Progress Argus, July 5, 1945
J. W. Lofton, 62, Died Sunday at Worthville Home
     J. W. Lofton, 62 years of age, widely known resident of the county, died Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at his home at Worthville afer a long illness.
     Born and reared in the county, he was a son of the late A. J. Lofton and Mrs. Sophronia Mann Lofton, well-known residents of the Worthville community. Engaged in farming, Mr. Lofton in his more active years was an active political leader and had a wide acquaintance over the county.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Rosa Lee McKinley of Jackson; two sons, A. J. and J. L. Lofton, both of Butts county; one brother, Troy Lofton of Jenkinsburg.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at Worthville Baptist church with Rev. R. E. Chambers of Atlanta officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home directed plans.
                          
Lofton, John (Andrew Jack)
  Middle Georgia Argus March 24, 1893
     Mr. John Loften died at his home near Worthville on Yesterday morning at 3 o'clock. His death was caused by pneumonia. For several years Mr. Loften had been a United States deputy marshall and was well known to our people. His remains will be buried at Worthville today.
     
Lofton, Levora Duke
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Dec 1956
Mrs. Troy Lofton Buried Friday At Bethany Riles
     Funeral services for Mrs. Levora Duke Lofton, 74, who died Wednesday night, December 5, at the home of her daughter in Henry county, were held Friday afternoon at Bethany, Church with the Rev. Arthur (?) pastor and Rev. Robert Cham(?) officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Lofton had been in declining health for several years, being confined to her bed for the past four years. She was a member of Bethany Church in Henry county having moved her membership from Worthville Baptist Church where she had been a member since she was 13 years old. She was the widow of the late Troy Lofton.
     Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lucile Allen of McDonough, Mrs. Nellie James, Holly Hill, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Senia Hayes and Mrs. Emma Gill of Atlanta; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Luther Washington, Festus Mason, Lennie Washington; Albert Townsend, Elmer Britt, and Harvey Hodges. D. T. Carmichael and Sons of McDonough were in charge of arrangements.

Lofton, Ocie Jewell Kersey
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1983
     Mrs. Ocie Jewell (Judy) Kersey Lofton, 67, of Route 2, Barnetts Bridge Road, Jackson, died early Saturday morning at her residence.
     Mrs. Lofton was the daughter of the late Ammon Lee Kersey and Kelley Bennett Kersey and the widow of James Leonard Lofton. She was a member of the Worthville Baptrst Church.
     Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jane Lofton of Jackson; grandchildren Laree and Jimmy Lofton, of Jackson; sisters, Mrs. Mary O'Neal and Mrs. Margaret Stephens both of Jackson, Mrs. Helen Welch of Union Point, and Mrs. Sue Kersey of Jenkinsburg; brothers, Van, Charles and Rogers Kersey, all of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. A. L. Spinks officiating. Burial was in the Worthville Baptist Church cemetery.
     Pall bearers were Gerald Kersey, Eddie Kersey.Jimmy Kersey, Joe Kersey, Tim Kersey.

Lofton, Rosa Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 21 May 1959
Mrs. Lofton, 80 Buried Wednesday At Worthville
     Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Lee Lofton, 80, who died Monday, May 18, at the home of her grandson, Frank Lofton, of Pepperton, were held Wednesday, May 20, at 3 o'clock at the Worthville Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Sheppard, pastor, and the Rev. Robert E. Chambers officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Patterson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lofton, the widow of James Woolsey Lofton, was born and reared in Butts county where she had many friends who were saddened to learn of her passing.
     Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ozella Hamlin of Conyers; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren all of Jackson; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Stella Lofton and Mrs. Jewel Lofton, of Jackson; several nieces and nephews .
     Pallbearers were Roy Mitchell, Clarence Lawrence, J. M. Pulliam, Elmer Britt, Hiram Smith and Troy Allen.

Lofton, Sophronia L. Mann
Jackson, Progress Argus February 7, 1930
Mrs. S. L. Lofton Is Summoned by Death
     The death of Mrs. Sophronia L. Lofton, age 81, one of the county's most widely beloved women occurred Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith at Worthville. She was seized with a fatal heart attack and died before medical assistance could be summoned. Many friends throughout the county are pained to learn of her passing.
     Mrs. Lofton, who was a Miss Mann before her marriage, was born and reared in Butts county and was connected with leading middle Georgia families. She was a charter member of the Worthville Baptist church and during her long and useful life took much interest in religious activities. She was a woman of fine education and broad culture and often wrote for the papers and was a poet of considerable ability. She was widely known and beloved for her many fine qualities of character.
     Mrs. Lofton was the widow of the late Mr. Jack Lofton who proceeded her in death 37 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Smith of Jackson, and Mrs. T. W. Steadham of Atlanta; four sons, Messrs. W. T. and J. W. Lofton of Jackson; C. H. Lofton of Pinehurst and F. F. Lofton of Covington; one half brother, Mr. L. H. Mann, of Atlanta; 21 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the Worthville Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and were attended by relatives and friends. Rev. J. B. Stodghill conducted the service and many lovely floral offerings attested the love in which she was held. Eight of her grandsons acted as pallbearers. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Worthville cemetery.

Lofton, William Troy
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 3, 1947.
W. T. Lofton, 72, Claimed by Death.
     William Troy Lofton, aged 72, well known resident of Butts County, died March 28 at he home of his daughter, Mrs. W. W. Allen in Henry county after a short illness.
     Funeral services were held at Bethany church Sunday at 3 p.m. with Rev R. E. Chambers, Atlanta, officiating. Burial was in the churchyard and D. T. Carmichael & Sons had charge of plans.
     Connected with early families of Butts county, Mr. Lofton was born March 9, 1875, the son of Jack Lofton and Mrs. Sophronia Mann Lofton. He spent his entire life in this county and was engaged in farming before his health failed. He was the last member of a family of four sons and three daughters.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Levora Duke; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest P. James, Jackson, and Mrs. Walter W. Allen, Henry county, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Logan, Marie
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1986
     Marie Logan of 1607 Orlando Street, SW, Atlanta, died May 25 at Grady Hospital.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Indian Springs with the Rev. B.J. Virgil officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Logue, Cassidy Nichole
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Dec 1994
     Cassidy Nichole Logue, five-month-old daughter of Dayton Kyle Logue and Tammie Melinda Christley Logue of Flovilla, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 15.
     Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 18, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Jakes and Rev. Phil Schroeder officiating. Interment was in the Flovilla Cemetery.
     Survivors include her parents; brother Dayton Kyle Logue Jr.; sister, Courtney Melinda Logue; grandparents, Chet Logue of Arkansas City, KS, Shirley Logue of Perkins, OK, Lois Christley of Flovilla and J. C. Christley of Jenkinsburg; great grandparents, Annie S. Coleman of Flovilla and Voleta Jordan of Arkansas City, KS; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Logue, J. H.
  Middle Georgia Argus May 19, 1891
A Sad Death.
     Mr. J. H. Logue, son of Mr. W. W. Logue of this place, died on Thursday after a protracted illness caused by lagrippe. For many years Mr. Logue had been living in Fort Valley until last fall when he moved to Huntsville, Alabama, where he engaged in _____. During the winter he contracted a severe case of lagrippe and thinking a change of climate would help him, he came to Jackson, two months ago, but instead of improving he grew worse and died as above stated. His remains were interred in Jackson cemetery on Friday at 3 o'clock p.m. in Masonic honors. He leaves a young wife and one small child besides many devoted relatives to mourn his untimely death.
     May he rest in peace.

Logue, Mattie
  The Butts County Progress July 4, 1913
Miss Mattie Logue Died In Atlanta Sunday Last.
     Miss Mattie Logue died at the home of Mr. R. R. Calvert, 266 Rawson street, Atlanta, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. She had been in feeble health for some time and her death was not unexpected but came as a shock to many friends.
     Surviving Miss Logue are three sisters, Mrs. R. H. Calvert and Mrs. E, G. Perry, of Atlanta, and Mrs. J. G. Thompson, of Woodbury; one brother, Mr. Robert Logue of this city. Miss Ethel Logue of this city is a niece.
     The funeral took place at Atlanta at 7:30 Monday night and the remains were brought to Jackson Tuesday morning. A short service was held at the grave, with interment in the city cemetery.

Logue, Wiley W.
  Jackson Argus October 6, 1899
Death Of W. W. Logue
     Mr. W. W. Logue, one of our oldest and beat citizens, died at his home here last Friday night after a lingering illness, and was laid to rest in the city cemetery on Saturday. The funeral services were conducted at the grave by his pastor Rev. W. M. Winn. Mr. Logue lived a quite life and will leave an influence for good in the community.

Logue, Mary F. Buckner
  Middle Georgia Argus July 20, 1893
     On Saturday evening July 8 just before 8 o'clock the spirit of Mrs. W. W. Logue took its everlasting flight to the great beyond. She had been ill for some time and her death was not a surprise. She was one if the best christian ladies of Jackson and was loved by all who knew her.
  
Long, Charles Calvin
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Sep 1987
     Charles Calvin Long, 80, of Dry Branch, Ga., died Friday at his home.
     Graveside services were held Monday at the Middle Georgia Memory Gardens in Macon with the Rev. John D. Hughes Jr. officiating. Mr. Long, a retired serviceman for the Florida Power Co., was a Butts County native, son of the late Berta and Frank Long of Flovilla.
     Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Wheeius Long of Dry Branch, and a sister, Sara Long Duke of Flovilla.

Long, Charles D.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Mar 1974
Navy Officer Charles Long Died Thursday
     Lieutenant Commander Charles D. Long, 43, died Thursday night, March 21st, in the Portsmouth, Virginia, Naval Hospital following an illness of several months.
     The Navy career officer was born in Jasper County, the son of Mr. Jesse A. Long of Jacksonville, Florida and Mrs. Ruby G. Long of Jackson. Commander Long had served in the Navy 26 years, enlisting as a Seaman and rising through the ranks to his present high post. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War and had been stationed at Norfolk, Virginia since 1957. He had served aboard the carriers USS Randolph and USS Guam and was maintenance officer at the Norfolk Air Station. Mr. and Mrs. Long and family resided at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
     Graveside rites were held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock in the Stark United Methodist Church Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Full military honors were accorded Commander Long. The body arrived in Atlanta at 7:30 Sunday evening and lay in state at the chapel of the funeral home Sunday night and Monday.
     Commander Long is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Mangham Long of Virginia Beach, Va.; four sons, Steve Long, U. S. Navy, Jacksonville, Fla.; Jeffery Long, Alan Long and Fred Long, all of Virginia Beach, Va.; one daughter, Miss Denise Long of Virginia Beach, Va.; mother, Mrs. Ruby G. Long of Jackson; father. Jesse A. Long of Jacksonville, Fla., three brothers, Alton Long of Jackson, and Jack Long of Fayetteville, and Mac Long of Smyrna; two sisters, Miss Pat Long and Mrs. James Cook, both of Jackson; one grandchild, Stevie Long of Jacksonville, Fla.; parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mangham of Jackson; several uncles and aunts, several nieces and nephews.

Long, Charlie Kirby
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jul 1970
Charlie Long Died In Atlanta On Wednesday
     Mr. Charlie Kirby Long, 74, of Jackson, died Wednesday morning at six o'clock at St. Joseph Hospital, Atlanta, after two years of declining health. He had formerly been a patient at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg.
     Mr. Long was a native of Jasper County and was a retired linesman for Western Union.
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Sandy Creek Church Cemetery.
     Mr. Long is survived by one sister. Mrs. Annie Ball of Jackson; two brothers Roy Long of Greensboro, S. C. and Henry Long of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers will be J. D. Long, James Long, Robert Smith, Bobby Stephens, Jimmy Caldwell, and W. E. Mayfield.

Long, Charlie Randolph
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Sep 1959
Charlie R. Long Died Saturday in Atlanta Hospital
      Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Randolph Long, 51, well known employee of Redman Seed Company, who died Saturday morning at Piedmont Hospital following a period of poor health extending over several years, were held Sunday afternoon at the Stark Methodist Church at four o'clock with the Rev. Don Welch, and the Rev. Lamar Watkins officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Born in Butts County, son of James E. Long and Mrs. Susie Plymale Long, he was a lifelong resident of the county and had worked for many years with Redman Seed Company.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Redman Long; three sons, Randolph Long and Jerry Long, of Atlanta; Jimmy Long of Jackson; two sisters, Minnie Bell Long, Atlanta; Mrs. HuIan Cook, Waycross; one brother, Butler Long, Corbin, Ky.; one grandson, Andy Long of Atlanta.
     Pallbearers were Elbert Long, Willie Wells, Jamie Kersey, Banks Weaver, Harold Elliott and Horace Bankston.

Long, David Tillman
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 26, 1962
D. T. Long, 59, Succumbs Friday to Strike Attack
     Funeral services for Mr. David Tillman Long, 69, of Flovilla, widely known farmer and grocery store owner, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Flovilla Baptist Church. Rev. B. J. Reeves, pastor, assisted by the Rev. L. H. Britt, a former pastor, and the Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Nazarene Church, officiated. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Long died early Friday morning at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth, the victim of a stroke suffered Wednesday, April 11. Born in Butts County, Mr. Long was the son of Mr. J. R. Long and Mrs. Molly Niblett Long. Mr. Long was a Mason for 42 years and a group of Masons from St. John's Lodge in Jackson had charge of the graveside services.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Coleman Long; one daughter, Mrs. Martha L. Caldwell of Macon; five sons, T/Sgt Royal M. Long, Milledgeville; George R. Long, James E. Long, both of Forsyth; John D. Long of Flovilla; S/Sgt Andrew W. Long of Savannah; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Ball of Barnesville; three brothers, J. H. Long of Jacksonville, Fla.; R. S. Long of Greenville, S. C. and C. K. Long of Juliette; 13 grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Emory Waits, W. E. Mayfield, Ernest Smith, Marion Vickers, Adell Moncrief and Joe Waits.

Long, Delmar Bruce
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Apr 1979
D. R. Long Was Buried Thursday
     Funeral services for Mr. Delmar Bruce Long, 24, of Las Vegas, Nev., were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the graveside in the new addition of Oak Hill cemetery in Griffin, with the Rev, Warren Bedingfield officiating.
     Mr. Long, the son of Mr. and, Mrs., Andrew Long, formerly of Jackson, died Sunday from injuries received in an auto accident in Las Vegas.
     In addition to his parents, he is Survived by three sisters, Mrs. Louann Maines of Las Vegas, Mrs. Terry Tall of Fayetteville, N,C. and Mrs. Dianne King, of Fort Pix, N,J.; grandfather, Pete Folds of Griffin and grandmother, Mrs. B. T, Long, of Flovilla.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Long, Edward Lawson
  Jackson Progress Argus, August 31, 1950
Edward L. Long Called by Death
     The death of Edward Lawson Long, 48, occurred Saturday afternoon at Battey Hospital, Rome, where he had been a patient for ten days.
     Funeral services were held at the Flovilla Methodist church Monday at 3 p.m. and Rev Gene Askew officiated. Burial was in Sandy Creek cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Long was a native of Butts county and previous to his illness the past November he was employed as a telephone lineman at Canton, GA. He was a member of the Canton Methodist church. He was a son of James Robert Long and Mary Thomas Long, esteemed resident of the county.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Bessie Pender Long; four brothers, J. H. Long, Jacksonville, Fla.; D. T. and C. K. Long of Flovilla; R. S. Along of Greenville, S. C.; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Ball of Milner; several nieces and nephews.

Long, Elbert Edgar
Jackson Progress Argus 14 May 1986
     Elbert Edgar Long, 77, of Flovilla died Friday evening at Coliseum Park Hospital in Macon.
     Mr. Long was a native of Butts County, son of the late Walter Eugene Long and Maude Leila Maddox Long. He was employed for many years by Pepperton Mills and retired in 1973 from Avondale Mills in Jackson. He was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Alma Louise Wooten of Flovilla; son, John B. Long of Jackson; daughter, Helen Long Chestnut of Perry; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Long officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum in the Jackson cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Larry Smith, Mike Hosey, Ed Craig, Melvin Jenkins, W. E. Mayfield, and Larry Norsworthy.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Long, Elizabeth Thompson
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jul 1942
Rite Saturday For Mrs. Long
     Mrs. Elizabeth Long died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Funderburk at Flovilla Friday afternoon July 3, at 3 o'clock, after having been an invalid for several years.
     She was 86 Years of age, having been born November 21, 1855, and was one of the county's oldest and most widely beloved women.
    She is survived by one daughter Mrs. W. A. Funderburk of Flovilla; four sons, J. S. Moxley of Macon; J. E. Long and Frank Long of Flovilla and David Long of Jasper county. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Saturday 4 o'clock at Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist church, of which she was a member. The service were conducted by Elder Elliott, and burial was in Sandy Creek cemetery.

Long, Essie Irene English
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Oct 1950
Mrs. .J. H. Long Called By Death
     Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Irene English Long, wife of J. H. Long, who died Saturday at her home in Jacksonville, Fla., were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Rock Springs Methodist church. Rev. Gene Askew officiated and burial was in Sandy Creek cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. English of Monroe county and resided in this section before moving to Jacksonville to live. She was a member of the Rock Springs church.
     Survivors are her husband and father; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Lucile SchilIaca of Philadelphia; Mrs. Evelyn Cottle and Mrs. Jenette Gunn of Jacksonville; two sons, J. M. and Doyle Long of Jacksonville; five sisters, Mrs. Pauline Norris, Mrs. Joe Williams, Miss Louise English of Griffin; Mrs. Emory Trice, Mrs. Ethelene Thornton of Milner; six brothers, John A. English of Connecticut; Donald English, Eustis, Fla.; Coy English, Columbus, Ga.; A. J. English Coggins; Jesse M. English, US Navy and Gus English of Milner; four grandchildren.

Long, Fred E.
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 17, 1948.
Atlanta Man Died on Lake Sunday.
     Fred E. Long, 36, 880 King's Court N. E., Atlanta, died of a heart attack on Jackson lake Sunday morning while on vacation. Long, who owned a houseboat near Barnett's Bridge, was preparing for a fishing trip when seized with the fatal attack.
     The body was recovered in shallow water and removed to Atlanta. Coroner Truman Hardy held an inquest.
     Native of Lyons, Long had resided in Atlanta 20 years. He was a floor finishing contractor.
     Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Providence church in Toombs county.
     Survivors are his wife; one son, Alec Long, Atlanta; four sisters, Mrs. Ed L. Adams, Mrs. C. B. Wood, Atlanta; Mrs. E. J. Mulling, Savannah; Mrs. J. P. Sanders, Lyons.

Long, Gus Jackson
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jul 1963
Gus Long Was Buried At Flovilla
     Funeral services for Mr. Gus Jackson Long, 56, retired textile worker of Route 2, Jackson, who died Saturday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital, were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church. The Rev. T. H. Wilder and the Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated. Interment was in the Flovilla Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home directing arrangements.
     Mr. long was in his accustomed health until stricken with an apparent heart attack early Saturday morning.
     Born in Flovilla, he was the son of the late Mr. Walter Eugene Long and Mrs. Maude Maddox Long. He was a member of the Pepperton Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Autry Long; one brother, Elbert Long of Flovilla.
Pallbearers were A. G. Cook, Forrest Maddox, Ollie King, Lewis Smith, Marion Parker, and Robert Strawn.

Long, Hattie Autry
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Feb 1968
Mrs. Hattie Long To Be Buried At Flovilla Rites
     Mrs. Hattie Autry Long, 72, of East Jackson, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital early Wednesday morning after being admitted on Tuesday.
     Mrs. Long, widow of Mr. Gussie Long, was born in Moultrie, the daughter of Mr. Geich Autry and Mrs. Jennie Harris Autry.
     Funeral services will, be held at three o'clock Thursday afternoon from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. J. S. Brown, pastor of the Pepperton Baptist Church, and Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in the Flovilla Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. W. P. Yawn of Atlanta and Mrs. Helen Chestnut of Flovilla; two nephews, Thomas Autry of Atlanta and Billy Long of Jackson; a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Long of Flovilla.

Long, Infant
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 10, 1921
  Death Of Infant.
     Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Long have the sympathy of hosts of friends in the death of their infant, which occurred on June 8, at their home near Flovilla.
                        
Long, James Edgar
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Oct 1958
James E. Long Is Buried Wednesday At Sandy Creek
     Funeral services for James Edgar Long, 82, retire Butts county were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Sandy Creek Baptist Church with Elder E. D. Speir officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Mr. Long died Monday evening at the Collins Rest Home in Flovilla.
     Native of Jasper county, Mr. Long had spent most of his adult life in Butts county. He was the son of William Long and Mrs. Betty Thompson Long. He was a member of the Fitzgerald Primitive Baptist Church. .
     Married to the former Miss Susie Plymale Long was prominently identified with the county's agricultural progress as one of its most successful farmers.
     Survivors include two daughter, Miss Minnie Bell Long, Atlanta; Mrs. Myrtle Cook, Waycross; two sons, Butler T. Long, Corbin, Ky.; Charlie Long, Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Funderburk, Flovilla; two brothers, Frank Long, Flovilla; David Long, Monticello; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     The grandchildren served as pallbearers.

Long, James Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 19 May 1982
     Funeral services or James Howard Long. 92, of 2630 Myra Street, Jacksonville, Fla. will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson. Interment will follow in the Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
     Mr. Long died Sunday morning at the Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, Fla. He was born in Cook County, Georgia and lived in Jacksonville since 1926. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Solomon Lodge No. 20, F. & A.M., and was retired from the Seaboard Railroad.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Arilla Long of Jacksonville; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Schillaek, Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Jeanette Gunn, Winter Haven, Fla., Mrs. Evelyn Black, Cartersville; two sons, James Long and Doyle Long of Jacksonville; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
     A sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Long of Flovilla, survives, as do several nieces and nephews in Jackson and Butts County.

Long, James R.
Jackson Progress-Argus 2 Mar 1934
Mr. James R. Long Is Taken by Death
     The death of Mr. James R. Long, 78 years of age, a well known and esteemed citizen of the county, occurred Monday at the home of his son-in- law, Mr. W. T. Plymale, near Flovilla. Death followed a week's illness and a stroke of paralysis from which he recently suffered.
     Mr. Long was born and reared in Jasper county, a son of David Long and Mrs. Elizabeth Maddox Long, pioneer settlers of that section. He moved to Dublin district about thirty years ago and had resided here since that time. His wife, the former Miss Mary Niblett, passed away about, five years ago, Mr. Long was a member of Ocmulgee Primitive Baptist church in Jasper county and was esteemed for his integrity and upright dealings. His death brings sorrow to a host of friends.
     He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. T. Plymale, of Flovilla, and Mrs. J. R. Ball, of Milner; five sons, Messrs. J. H. and E. L. Long, of Jacksonville, Fla.; C. H. Long, of Juliette; B. T. Long, of Flovilla, and R. S. Long, of Greensboro, N. C.
     Funeral services were held at 11.30 Wednesday morning at Sandy Creek church, with Elder Horner M. Vaughn, of Jackson, initiating. Interment was in the family lot in Sandy Creek cemetery.

Long, Joan Loughrey
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Dec 1984
     Joan Loughrey Long, 44, of No. 3 Seventh St., East Jackson, died Dec. 5 at her residence.
     Mrs. Long was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., daughter of Robert P. Loughrey Sr. and Grace Swindt Loughrey.
     Survivors include her husband, Alton P. Long of Jackson; sons, Robert Alton Long of Union City, Ricky Scott Long of Atlanta, and Michael Patrick Long of Grand Fork, N.D.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Loughrey Sr. of Pasadena, Md.; sister, Jean Hayden of Pasadena, Md.; brother, Robert P. Loughrey Jr. of Pasadena, Md.; one grandchild, Meghan Long of Union City; several uncles and aunts. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Burial was in, the Jackson city cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Long, John David
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jun 1968
John D. Long Buried At Sandy Creek
     Mr. John David Long, 81, widely known retired Jasper County farmer, of Route 1, Monticello, died Friday morning at Westbury Medical Care Home following a long period of declining health. He had been at 'Westbury since November 1967.
      Mr. Long was born in Jasper County, the son of Mr. John Will Long and Mrs. Martha Betty Thompson Long. Mr. Long was a member of the Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church for over 30 years.
      Funeral services for Mr. Long were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with Elder Marcellus Spell officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Surviving Mr. Long are two daughters, Mrs. A. D. Goodman Sr. and Mrs. Roy Batchelor, both of Monticello; four sons, John S. Long, Brooklyn, New York; Charles W. Long, Griffin; Louie T. Long, Eatonton, and Albert J. Long, Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Frank Long, Flovilla, 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Gene Batchelor, Fred Batchelor, C. D. Long, Jack Long, Pat Hartley, Jimmy Styles.

Long, Johnny Daniel
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jun 1967
Johnny D. Long Died Tuesday in Griffin Hospital
     A brief illness, cause of which is not known exactly, claimed the life Tuesday morning of Johnny Daniel Long, 14, of Flovilla. He died in Griffin-Spalding County Hospital after having been admitted last Thursday. He had no record of previous sickness until the fatal illness.
     Born in Spalding County, the young boy was the son of Mr. John David Long and Mrs. Edna Ophelia McLendon Long. He had recently completed the eighth grade in the Jackson School System and had been promoted to the ninth grade. He was a member of Flovilla Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the Flovilla Baptist Church with Rev. P. M. Newton, Rev. L. H. Britt, and Rev. C. D. Cowan officiating. Interment will be at Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John David Long; two sisters, Candy and Tammy Long; three brothers, Randy, Mac and Bobby Long, all of Flovilla; grandmothers, Mrs. D. T. Long of Flovilla and Mrs. Grace Bland of Griffin; grandfathers, Charlie; Bland and Forest E. McLendon, both of Griffin; several uncles and aunts.
     
Long, Lenona Maddox
Jackson Progress Argus 28 May 1959
Mrs. W. F. Long Died Monday at Flovilla Home
     Funeral services for Mrs. William Frank Long, 78, of Flovilla, who died early Monday morning at her residence in Flovilla, were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at her home with the Rev. Charles Hartsfield and Elder Marcellus Spier officiating.
Interment was in the Flovilla Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of arrangements.
     Mrs. Long, the former Miss Lenona Maddox, a widely known and highly esteemed resident of the Flovilla community, succumbed early Monday after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Charlie "Shug" Maddox and .Mrs. Harper Maddox, well known citizen of Butts county. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, William Frank Long; two daughters, Mrs. Emory Duke and Miss Rebecca Long, both of Flovilla; two ,sons, Alfred L. Long, Macon; Charlie C. Long, St. Petersburg, Fla.; four sisters. Mrs. Ray Patrick Sr., McDonough; Mrs. Roy Dodson and Mrs. Annie Greer, both of Flovilla; Mrs. Edgar Thompson, Warner Robins; one brother, Claude Maddox, Flovilla; 10 grandchildren, five great children .
     Pallbearers. were Lewis Maddox, Elbert Long, Andrew J. Long, Bobby Long, Jack Long and Morris Greer.

Long, Margaret Bell
Jackson Progress Argus Aug 1969
Mrs. Long, Buffs Native; Buried Friday
     Mrs. Margaret Bell Long, 54, 116 West Tinsley Street, Griffin, died early Thursday morning, August 7, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital shortly after she was admitted. Her death was attributed to a heart seizure.
     A native of Butts county, Mrs. Long was the daughter of the late Mr. Charlie Walter Bell and Mrs. Maggie Heflin Bell. She was the wife of Curtis C. Long. Mrs. Long was an employee of McLellan Stores Co. and was a member of the First Christian Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Mrs. Long is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Donnie Sartain, of Griffin; three sons, Gary Long, Tatum Neill, both of Griffin, and Frankie Raines of Ft. Carson, Colorado; a sister, Mrs. David Patrick of Griffin; a brother, Frank A. Bell of Daytona Beach, Florida; one granddaughter.

Long, Mildred Redman
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Apr 1990
     Mildred Redman Long, 78, of 530 Brownlee Road in Jackson died Friday morning at the residence of her son, Randolph, following a lengthy period of declining health.
     The funeral was held April 15 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Burial was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Long was born in Butts County, the daughter of the late William Cliett Redman Sr., and the late Maggie Yancey Redman. She was the widow of Charlie Randolph Long who died in 1959.
     Mrs. Long was a member of Stark United Methodist Church, and was retired from the Redman Seed Co. in Jackson.
     Survivors include sons, Randolph Long of Jackson, Jimmy Long of Dothan, Ala., and Jerry Long of Riverdale; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; sisters, Eloise. Vaughn and Sara Martha Brooks; both of Jackson, and Elizabeth Wilson of Milledgeville; brother, Cliett Redman Jr. of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Long, Minnie Bell
Jackson Progress Argus Jun 1979
Miss Long Was Buried Tuesday
     Funeral services for Miss Minnie Bell Long, 68, of College Park, a former resident of Butts County, were conducted Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock in College Park. Interment services were held at two o'clock in the Sandy Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiating. Hemperley Funeral Home of College Park was in charge of arrangements.
     Miss Long died at 1:00 a.m. Monday morning after a lengthy illness.
     Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Butler Long of Monticello and Mrs. Charlie Long of Jackson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Long, Mollie Niblett
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 19, 1929
Mrs. James R. Long Summoned By Death
     Mrs. James R. Long, a well known widely beloved and highly esteemed woman of the lower part of the county, died at her home near Cork Saturday night following an illness of about ten days.
     Mrs. Long was 64 years old and was born and reared in Jasper county. Her maiden name was Miss Mollie Niblett, daughter of Tillman Niblett and Sara Hall Niblett, of prominent Jasper county families. She was married December 21, 1882 and moved with her family to Dublin district about 35 years ago and had lived in that part of the county most of the time since.
     She joined Ocmulgee Primitive Baptist church, of Jasper county, when quite young and remained steadfast in her faith and devotion to her church and religious duties. She was a woman of unusual energy and industrious habits and was active in her duties and devotions to her family and was much loved and highly esteemed for her life of thoughtful and active ministrations to the sick and unfortunate and for her many other Christian virtues
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. James R. Long; six sons, J. Henry Long, of Jacksonville; Roy S. and Edward L. Long, of Greensboro, N. C.; David T. Kirby and Ruben T. Long, of Butts county; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Smith, of Jasper county; Mrs. Rufus Ball, of Lamar county, Mrs. Thos. P. Plymale, of Butts county; three brothers, Charley Niblett, of Jasper county; Lawson Niblett, of Juliette and D. T. Niblett; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Langston, Mrs. Kate Womack, Mrs. John Womack, of Houston county, and Mrs. Rebecca McCullers, of Porterdale; 13 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. A. C. Elliott officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Long, Rebecca Maude
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jul 1974
Rites for Miss long At Flovilla
     Miss Rebecca Maude Long, 50, of Route 1, Flovilla died about 4:00 o'clock Monday afternoon.
     Miss Long was born October 29, 1923 in Butts County, the daughter of the
late Mr. William Frank Long and the late Mrs. Leonora Maddox Long.
     Graveside services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from the Flovilla City Cemetery with Rev. James Jackson officiating. Interment was in Flovilla cemetery.
     She is survived by one brother, Mr. Charlie C. Long of Dry Branch; one sister, Mrs. Sara Duke of Flovilla; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Ardell Moncrief, William Parker, A. F. White, Jr., Robert L. Smith, David Floyd and Wimp Floyd.

Long, Reuben Tom
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Feb 1934
Mr. Reuben Tom Long Passed Away Feb. 17
       The death of Mr. Reuben Tom Long, 28 years of age, occurred at his home near Flovilla Saturday afternoon at 2:20. Death resulted from pneumonia and came after a few days illness.
     Mr. Long was born and reared in the Dublin district and was a son of Mr. James K. Long and Mrs. Mary T. Niblett Long. He was a young man of good character, friendly disposition and industrious habits and had a wide circle of friends who regret to know of his passing.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Harvey A. King officiating and interment was in the churchyard.
     Mr. Long is survived by his father; five brothers, J. H. Long, of Jacksonville, Fla.; D. T. Long, of Butts county; C. K. Long, of Juliette; R. S. Long of Greensboro, S. C.; and E. L. Long of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Plymale, of Butts county and Mrs. J. R. Ball, of Lamar county.

Long, Roy S.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jul 1975
Roy S. Long Buried In Greenville
     Funeral services for Mr. Roy S. Long, 76, of Greenville, S. C. were held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, July 11th, at Mackey Mortuary in Greenville, S. C. with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville.
     Mr. Long was born in Butts County near Cork, son of the late Mr. Jim R. Long and Mrs. Molly Niblet Long, both of Butts County.
     Mr. Long died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. He was a retired employee of Southern Railway Co. and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Mr. Long moved to Greenville about 40 years ago.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Watson Long of Greenville; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Ball of Flovilla; a brother, J. H. Long of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Long, Ruby Goodman
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1994
     Ruby Goodman Long of Jackson died Thurs., April 28.
     Funeral services were held Sat., April 30, in the chapel of Haisten Fimeral Home with Rev. Ken Godfrey and Rev. Gene Sellers officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Long was born Aug. 17, 1910 in Jasper County, daughter of the late Charlie Mike and Mamie Bell Smith Goodman.
     She was a homemaker and member of Second Baptist Church. She was preceeded in death by children Charlie D. Long, Robert Taylor Long and Frances Long Cook.
     Survivors include daughter, Pat Long of Jackson; sons and sisters-in-law, Jack and Edna Earl Long of Jackson, Dr. and Nan Long of Athens; son, Alton Long of Kalamazoo, daughter-in-law, Barbara Long of Virginia Beach, VA; sister, Md. Sheney of Monticello; sister-in-law, Ann Austin of Conyers; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements

Long, Susie Agnes Plymale
Jackson Progress-Argus 11 Sep 1941
Mrs. J. E. Long Taken by Death
     Mrs. J. E. Long, 64 years of age, beloved resident of Flovilla, died at her home Monday Morning at 10 o'clock following a stroke and a period of ill health extending over several months.
     Member of old families of Butts county, she was born February 10, 1877 and was the former Miss Susie Plymale. Devotion to her family and loyalty to her friends won the admiration of a host of friends who were saddened at her passing.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. J. P. Stephens, assisted by the Rev. I. R. Hobby, officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Ray Persons, Monticello, funeral director in charge of arrangements.
     Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. H. W. Cook of Fitzgerald, and Miss Minnie Belle Long of College Park; two sons, C. R. Long of Louisville, Ky., and B. T. Long of Corbin, Ky.; six grandchildren, Robert and Charlie Reid Cook of Fitzgerald; Randolph and Jerry Long of Louisville, Ky., and Sybil and Warren Long of Corbin, Ky.; one brother, D. B. Plymale, and four sisters, Mrs. Bradley Vaughn of Jackson; Mrs. Lily Johnson of Cork; Mrs. Roxie Smith of Smithville, Ga. and Mrs. May Royal of Unadilla, Ga.
     
 Long, W. J.
Jackson Progress Argus February 14, 1930
Father of Butts Citizens Passes in Jasper County
     Mr. W. J. Long, Age 79, died at the home of his son, who resides on the plantation of Arthur L. Faulkner, a few miles west of the city, Friday, Jan. 31.
     The funeral took place Sunday, Feb. 2, at 2 o'clock at Sandy Creek church, Butts county.
     Mr. Long was born near Gladesville and was a man of many exemplary traits of character. He was admired by a wide circles of relatives and friends.
     The deceased is survived by one step-son, J. H. Mosley of Macon; three sons and one daughter, J. D. Long and W. F. Long of Butts county, and Mrs. W. A. Funderburk, of Flovilla. Monticello News

Long, William Frank
Jackson Progress Argus August 1, 1968
Rites for William Frank Long Be Held Thursday
     Mr. William Frank Long, 89, of Flovilla, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital late Tuesday afternoon after apparently suffering a heart seizure at Westbury Medical Car Home.
     A retired farmer, Mr. Long was a native of Jasper County, the son of the late Mr. Will Long and Mrs. Betty Thompson Long. He was a member of the Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Butts County.
     Funeral services will be conducted in Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with interment in Flovilla cemetery. Elder Roy Speir will officiate. Haisten Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Long is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emory Duke and Miss Rebecca Long, both of FLovilla; two sons, Mr. A. F. Long, Macon, and Mr. C. C. Long, St. Petersburg, Fla; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers will be Robert Duke, Alvin Duke Franklin Duke, Martin Duke, Bobby Long, sr., and Jack Long.

Looney, O. H.
Jackson Progress-Argus 3 Apr 1936
Former Jackson Man Killed in Bus Crash
O. H. Looney. Fatally Injured in Wreck at Byron, Resided in Jackson and Worked for Pace Bus Line
     Mr. O. H. Looney, who received fatal injuries in a crash between a Southern Stages bus and a fast Central of Georgia train at Byron Saturday night, was a former resident of Jackson. Mr. Looney succumbed to his injuries Sunday morning without regaining consciousness.
     About two years ago Mr. Looney was connected with the Pace Bus Line and resided in Jackson. Together with his mother and brother, Mr. Looney occupied apartments on Indian Springs street during his stay in this city. Later he went with the Southern Stages and was residing in Macon at the time of the accident.
     Nine persons lost their lives as a result of the crash, described as one of the worst highway accidents in years, and several others were seriously injured.
     The bus was en route from Americus to Macon and stopped at Byron. The bus rolled out of the station and onto the track when the train struck it in the middle. The bus was demolished and the broken bodies of the passengers were scattered for several hundred yards along the track.
     A thorough investigation of the crash has been ordered.

Loper, Mary Lee Meredith
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1974
Mrs. Loper Buried Here On Sunday
     Mrs. Mary Lee Loper, 75, of 232 Suzanne Drive, Warner Robins, died Friday morning at the Houston County Hospital after a brief illness.
     Mrs. Loper was born June 5,1899 in Butts County, the daughter of the late Mr. Dave M. Meredith and the late Mrs. Hassie Barnes Meredith.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from Sherrell College Street Chapel with Elder Willis McKay of the Mormon Church officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery.
     Survivors include her husband, Walter Loper of Warner, Robins; one son, Horace Wise of Jackson; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Wise of Warner Robins; two sisters, Mrs. Lelia Woods of Covington, and Mrs. Annie Lou Rosser of Jackson ; two brothers, William Meredith of Jackson and Levi Meredith of Griffin; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Thomas Meredith, Steve Meredith, J. B. Meredith, Johnny Hoard, Ricky Rosser, Larry Allen.

Loper, Walter Edward
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1979
Loper Rites Held Monday
     Funeral services for Mr. Walter Edward Loper, 84, of Lakeview Drive, Pineview Subdivision, Jackson, were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. A. L. Price Officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     He died Friday night about 8:30 p.m. at Coliseum Park Hospital in Macon after a confinement of two weeks.
     Born July 9, 1894 in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Jennie Lynn Randall Loper and the late William W. Loper. He was widower of Mary Lee Meredith Loper. Mr. Loper was retired from Warner Robins and held membership in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
     Survivors include one son, Mr. Horace N. Wise of Jackson; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Wise of Macon; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Leila Woods of Covington and Mrs. Annie Lou Rosser of Jackson; two brothers-in-law, Mr. William Meredith of Jackson and Mr. Levie Meredith of Griffin; eight grandchildren and five great grand-children; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Larry Allen, Jimmie Wise, J. B. Meredith, Frank Rosser, Matthew Byrd, and Thomas Meredith.

Lopez, Clarence Joe
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Sep 1981
Lopez Rites Held In Florida
     Funeral services for Clarence Joe Lopez, formerly of Cherokee Lake Estates, were held last week in Oak Hill, Fla. Lopez died Thursday, Sept. 10 in Oak Hill, Fla. following an extended illness. He is survived by a brother, Elmo Lopez of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Loverud, Carlisle O.
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Oct 1941
Fast Pursuit Plane Carried Pilot to Death in Crash Early Friday
Lieut. C. O. Loverud Met Death Near Jackson Airport. Charred Wreckage Greeted Spectators.
     Lieut. Carlisle O. Loverud of Minneapolis, Minn., flying from Mcill Field, Tampa, Fla., to Cleveland, in a fast pursuit plane was instantly killed when his plane crashed two miles south of the Jackson airport Friday morning at 6:10.
     Two companion ships landed at Candler Field, but one of them had trouble in landing and was slightly damaged when the landing gear was smashed.
     Flying in formation the P-35 planes passed over the Jackson air|port at an early hour Friday. According to residents the plane driven by Lieut. Loverud had trouble and came out of a cloud with the throttle wide open. It nosedived in an open field, and the wreckage caught fire. Gasoline was spread for a considerable distance and all vegetation near the wreck was scorched and burned.
     An explosion was reported to have been heard after the crash.
     A wing from the plane was found at least a half mile from the spot where the plane crashed. It is the theory of some that the planes touched in the air, causing the wrecked plane to lose its wing and the companion plane that landed at Candler Field with difficulty a wheel.
     Twisted and burning wreckage was all that greeted spectators who arrived on the scene. Parts of the body were recovered by a squad of the Fourth Corps Air Detachment from Candler Field in charge of Col. W. C. Ford. The body of Lieut. Loverud was sent to West Palm Beach for funeral services.
     The pursuit planes were making a night flight from McDill Field, Tampa, to Cleveland. They left Tampa at 4 a. m. and the crash occurred at 6:10. Visibility at the time was bad because of clouds.
     Hundreds of spectators visited the scene of the wreck. The county road force and Sheriff J. D. Pope and others rendered all the assistance possible.
     It was the worst wreck in history of the Jackson Airport.

Lovett, Elizabeth A.
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Dec 1972
Sister Mrs. Fletcher Died Tuesday
     Miss Elizabeth A. Lovett, of 3026 Belvedere Lane, Decatur, died Tuesday, November 28th, in an Atlanta hospital following an extended period of ill health.
     Miss Lovett was born July 1, 1884, the daughter of the late Mr. William Tyler Lovett and Mrs. Mamie Smith Lovett, both of Newton County.
     Miss Lovett was the sister of Mrs. Van Fletcher of Jackson and had visited her on many occasions where she had many friends who are grieved to learn of her passing.
     Funeral services were held November 30th at eleven o'clock at Spring Hill in Atlanta with the Rev. W. Melton McNeill officiating.
     Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
     Miss Lovett is survived by her sister, Mrs. Annie Lou L. Fletcher of Jackson; an aunt, Miss Kate Edwards, Atlanta; several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Lovett, Eva Edwards
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1965
Mrs. Lovett Is Laid To Rest At Marshallville
     Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Edwards Lovett, founder of the Lovett School in Atlanta and step-mother of Mrs. Van Fletcher Sr. of Jackson, were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from Spring Hill with Dr. Bevel Jones officiating. Interment was in the Marshallville City Cemetery. Mrs. Lovett died Saturday in a Private hospital.
     She was the widow of Dr. William Cuyler Lovett and was born in Macon County. She attended Peabody College, Emory University and Columbia University.
     Mrs. Lovett taught grammar and high school several years before founding a small school for first and second grade children in 1916. In 1926 the Lovett School officially began with 20 students. She was administrator of the school until her retirement in 1954 when ownership of the school passed into the hands of the Cathedral of St. Philip. Mrs. Lovett is survived by a sister, Mrs. Kate Edwards, Atlanta, and a grandson.

Lovett. William Cuyler
Jackson Progress-Argus Jul 4, 1940
Dr. W. C. Lovett, Minister, Editor, Called by Death
Had Distinguished Career as Minister and Long Service as Editor Wesleyan Advocate, Funeral July 2
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Van Fletcher and family sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Fletcher's father, Dr. William Cuyler Lovett, widely known retired Methodist minister and a former editor of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate, which occurred Monday at a private hospital in Atlanta. He had been in declining health for several months.
     Dr. Lovett was a native of Newton county and was graduated from Emory College in the class of 1874. He was one of the oldest members of the South Georgia Conference, having belonged to the conference since his graduation. He retired in 1926 and before that time had served as presiding elder in a number of districts, including Savannah and Americus. His active ministry included Trinity church, Savannah, St. Paul church, Columbus and churches at Fort Valley, Thomasville, Louisville and Marshallville.
     For about 20 years Dr. Lovett was editor of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. He was a man of ripe scholarship and deep convictions. Dr. Lovett had often visited his daughter here and was known to many people in the community.
     The son of Robert W. and Amelia Andrew Lovett, Dr. Lovett was descendant of a distinguished Georgia family. His grandfather was Bishop James Andrew.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Eva Edwards, and three children by a former marriage, Mrs. Van Fletcher, of Jackson; Miss Elizabeth Lovett, of Atlanta, and Robert Lovett of Cleveand. Miss. His first wife was the former Miss Mary Smith. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
     Funeral services were held at Spring Hill Tuesday at 9:30 a. m. with Dr. Lester Rumble officiating. Burial followed in the Marshallville cemetery at 1 o'clock.

Low, Juliette
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 21, 1927
Mrs. Low, Founder Of Girl Scouts Is Dead.
     Mrs. Juliette Low, nationally known as the founder of the Girl Scouts of America, died at her home in Savannah Monday afternoon. She was the daughter of Gen, and Mrs. W. W. Gordon, an old and distinguished family of Savannah.
  
Lowe, Wyman C.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jul 1988
     The funeral for Wyman C. Lowe, 84, was held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Marshall Baptist Church in Thomson.
     Lowe served as an athletic coach and teacher at Jackson High School in the mid-1930s. A graduate of Emory University's law school, he had practiced law in Atlanta for the past 50 years. An inveterate seek of public office, he ran 11 unsuccessful campaigns for high offices, including races for Congress and the Georgia Court of Appeals.
     Never married, he is survived by a brother and a sister.

Lowery, Elsie Lorine Cook
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Feb 1971
Mrs. Lowery Dies In Macon Hospital
     Mrs. James Ray Lowery, 38, of Route 3, Jackson, succumbed about nine o'clock Wednesday morning at Macon Hospital to a self-inflicted pistol wound to the head, according to information received by Butts County Coroner John Sherrell.
     The body of Mrs. Lowery was discovered shortly after six o'clock Tuesday evening, February 23rd, in a car about one-quarter of a mile from her home on High Falls Road. According to Coroner Sherrell, he was told that she had suffered a bullet wound in the head with a 38 caliber pistol reportedly found in her hand by those first on the scene. She was rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital and transferred to Macon Hospital about seven o'clock Tuesday night.
     Mrs. Lowery was the former Miss Elsie Lorine Cook of Henry County. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, two daughters and a son.
     Haisten Funeral Home was called to Macon for the body but funeral plans and additional information were not available at press time.

Jackson Progress Argus 04 Mar 1971
Mrs. Lowery Buried On Friday
     Mrs. Elsie Loriene Cook Lowery, 38, wife of Mr. James Ray Lowery, of Route 3, Jackson, died Wednesday morning, February 24th, at nine o'clock in the Macon Hospital.
     Mrs. Lowery was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cook and was born May 16, 1932 In Henry County. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at eleven o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. James A. Paige, pastor of the Liberty Baptist Church, and Rev. T. J. Thaxton, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lowery is survived by her husband, James Ray Lowery of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Lunsford of Locust Grove and Mrs. Linda Fuller of Porterdale; a son, Robert Lowery of Jackson; step-mother, Mrs. Lucile Cook, and a half sister, Miss Gloria Cook, both of Logansville; three grandchildren, Melissa Fuller, Angie Fuller and Brandy Lunsford.
     Pallbearers were Max Perdue, Walter Barnes, Joe Cleveland, Linton A. Piland, Herbert Shapard and Bill Taylor.

Lowery, Infant
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 13, 1925
Death Of An Infant
     Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Lowery have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant which occurred Thursday November 5.
  
Lowery, Mary Bell Kimbrel
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Nov 1989
     Mary Bell Kimbrel Lowery, 84, of Route 4, Jackson, died Friday morning at Oak Valley Nursing Home in Macon.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Veal officiating. Burial was in Riverview Memorial Park in Cobb County.
     Mrs. Lowery was born in White County, daughter of John Edwin Kimbrel and Icie Jane Gurley Kimbrel. She retired from the Fulton Bag Cotton Mill in Atlanta after 36 years of employment. She was a member of the Baptist church.
     Survivors include daughter, Eamestine Collier of Jackson; stepdaughters, Lucy Boyd of Atlanta and Ada Reynolds of Locust Grove; sons, Amos Lowery Jr. of Smyrna, Ronald T. Lowery of Stockbridge, and Clarence N. Lowery of Waynesboro; brother, J. D. Kimbrel of Gainesville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lowery, Otis C., Mr. And Mrs
(See Arrington, Kenneth)

Lowery, Paul and Paulette
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Sep 1969
Lowery Twins Died Sunday Paul and Paulette newborn twins of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lowery of HiIlcrest Drive, Jackson, died at Griffin-Spalding County Hospital early Sunday morning.
     The twins are survived by their parents, Kenneth Lowery and Mrs. Bonnie Fuller Lowery; two sisters, Wendy Lynn and Kimberly Faye; grandmother, Mrs. Paul Fuller of Jackson and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lowery of Jackson; several uncles and aunts.
     Funeral services were conducted from the graveside in Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Atlanta at four o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. J. S. Brown officiated with Sherrell Funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Lowery, Ray
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jun 1991
     Mr. Ray Lowery, 65, of Cochran died Tuesday at his Sandhill Subdivision residence oh June 11.
     The funeral was held Friday in Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens in Bleckley County, with the Rev. Reed Crumbliss officiating.
     Mr. Lowery was born in Gordon County, son of the late Richard and Edna Mae Ponder Lowery.
     He was a retired employee of Southern Railroad, and lived in Cochran for the past nine years. Mr. Lowery was also a Navy veteran of World War II.
     Survivors include his wife, Ann H. Lowery of Cochran; children, Thomas R. Lowery of Macon and Donna L. Nelson of Warner Robins; brother and sister, Autrell Lowery of Jackson and Frances Hannaford of McDonough; and two grandchildren.
     Mathis Funeral Home in Cochran was in charge of arrangements.

Lowery, William Aaron (Jack)
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Jul 1991
     Mr. William Aaron (Jack) Lowery, 74, of Jackson died July 22 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin where he had been a patient for the past week.
     Funeral services were held July 31 at Cavalry Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joel Brown, John Gordon, and Dr. Ann Fletcher officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Lowery was born in Lafayette, Ala., son of the late William and Belzora Smith Lowery.
     He was retired from Avondale Mills and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include his wife, Edna Hardy Lowery of Jackson; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Brenda Lowery of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Joe Norris of Norcross; brother, Wilburn Lowery of McDonough; sister, Nettie Biddy of Lanett, Ala.; and 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements

Loyd, Bessie Webb
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Dec 1987
     Bessie Webb Loyd, 70, of Route 2, Jackson, the Stark community, died Friday morning in Monticello.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Maxie Threatt and the Rev. John Waller officiating. Burial was in the Pepperton Cemetery.
     Mrs. Loyd, who had been visiting her daughter in Mansfield, was pronounced dead at the Jasper County hospital.
     A native of Colquitt County, she was the daughter of Homer and ,Mary Hayes Webb. She had lived in Butts County many years and was the widow of H. G. Loyd, who died in 1986. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include three daughters, Blanche Waites and Sylvia Ulman, both of Jackson, and Danielle Lindsey of Mansfield; stepdaughter, Voncile Faircloth of Eastman; son, Walter Colwell of Valdosta; stepson, Guy Loyd of Byron; brothers, Homer Webb of Macon and Wylie Webb of Cedl, Ga.; sister, Made Kimsey of Macon; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Loyd, Heyward Guy
Jackson Progress Argus 14 May 1986
     Heyward Guy Loyd, 77 of Route 2, Jackson, the Stark community, died Friday morning at his residence.
     Born in Dodge County, Mr. Loyd was the son of the late Edward Guy Loyd and Ludia Simmons Loyd. He was a former employee of Avondale Mills and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Bessie Loyd; sons, Guy Loyd of Byron and Walter Colwell of Valdosta; daughters, Voncile Faircloth of Eastman, Danielle Phillips of Covington, and Sylvia Loyd and Blanch Waites, both of Jackson; brother, Ernest Loyd of Macon; sister, Betty McElroy of Macon; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was Held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with thie Rev. Maxie Threat officiating. Burial was in the Pepperton cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Loyd, Luella Jane Elliott
Jackson Progress-Argus Sep 19, 1940
Mrs. W. S. Loyd Taken by Death
     The death of Mrs. W. S. Loyd, 85 years of age, occurred Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otis F. Hammond, and followed a long illness.
     The former Miss Louella Elliott, she was born and reared in Newton county and was connected with prominent families of that county. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Elisha Elliott and Mrs. Elizabeth Stanton-Elliott. For the past few years Mrs. Loyd had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Hammond and had many friends in Butts county who were sorry to know of her death.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Otis F. Hammond and Mrs. Lemma Loyd Blackwell, both of Jackson; a son, T. E. Loyd of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. C. P. Aiken, Atlanta; Miss Julia Elliott, Monticello; two brothers, E. F. Elliott and Howard Elliott, Mansfield; stepmother, Mrs. Victoria Elliott, Mansfield; three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the Newborn Methodist church Tuesday at 1 a. m., with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Loyd, Thomas Elliott
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Mar 1959
Brother Jackson Women Died in Macon Tuesday
     Funeral services for Thomas Elliott Loyd, 72, of Macon, who died in a Macon hospital Tuesday after an illness of several months, were held Wednesday at Memorial Chapel at one o'clock.
     Mr. Loyd was a brother of Mrs. Otis Hammond and Mrs. Lemma Blackwell, both of Jackson. A retired railway mail clerk, Mr. Loyd had lived in Macon since 1920.
     Interment was in the West View Cemetery in Atlanta.
     
Loyd, West
  The Jackson Times June 10, 1898
Hot Times!
Pistols, Whisky and Jealousy have run rampant in niggerdom the past week.
     Last Saturday evening between sundown and dark Lawrence Nutt, West Loyd, Milt Thornton and Tom King, and another negro or two engaged in a shooting affray, just this side of Stark at the forks in the road between the residences of Messrs. Walter Andrews and Wiley Wright. Several pistols were in the crowd, and mean whiskey held away. A general fusillade of shots were fired and when the smoke of the battle had cleared away one hero (?) of the affair, West Loyd was found dead on the battle grounds with a bullet hole in his side, the ball ranging toward his heart and death resulting instantaneously.
     Another victim was Milt Thornton, who was shot through the lungs, and who is still alive but with a meager hope for recovery. Will Clark, the third victim, received a ball in the breast and is in a dangerous condition, though it is thought he may survive.
     Lawrence Nutt pleaded guilty to the killing of Loyd and claimed self-defense. He was arrested by deputy Sheriff Crawford and lodged in jail here. His commitment trial was heard before Justice E. C. Robison on Tuesday morning, and out of about a dozen witnesses who testified no two told the same story. It appears from the best information that could be gathered, however, that each and everyone of the negroes were willing to fight, kill or do anything else to show that second-class pistols and "blind tiger" whiskey are still "monarch of all they survey."
     The whole crowd swore that no hard feelings were cherished for the dead or wounded, and none but the dead negro had a pistol or had been drinking and it seems that the balance were trying to dodge his balls. They say the murdered negro shot both Will Clark and Milt Thornton and was snapping his pistol at Lawrence Nutt when the latter snatched a pistol from Clark and shot Loyd down.
     Justice Robison after a careful hearing of the evidence, placed Nutt under a $100 bond for his appearance at the August term Butts Superior Court. Mr. S. H. Mays is his bondsman.
     Loyd, the dead negro, is said to have been a very desperate character and those who knew him well will not be surprised to hear him dying with his boots on. The fact that the negroes of Stark refused positively to let his bulleted remains be buried in their cemetery shows partially the esteem in which he was held by his fellow race. His body was allowed to remain on the side of the road where he was killed from Saturday evening until the following Sunday afternoon when it was removed to the Poor Farm burying grounds for interment. All day Sunday people from all over the settlement went to the spot where he was killed to get a view of the corpse.
  
Lucas, Verna Elliston
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1994
     Verna Elliston Lucas, formerly of Reynolds, died Mon., Feb. 28, in an Atlanta nursing home.
     Funeral services were held Thurs., March 3, in the chapel of the Goddard Funeral Home of Reynolds. Interment was in the Bloodsworth Cemetery in Taylor County.
     Mrs. Lucas was born Sept. 4, 1905 in Taylor County, daughter of Charles Franklin and Alice Brady Elliston.
     She lived most of her life in Taylor County, however, had lived in Jackson before residing in Atlanta for the past four years.
     She retired from the Taylor County school system as a nutritionist and was a member of the First Baptist Church of J Reynolds.
     Survivors include children, Frank Barnes of Alpharetta and Marynell Jacobs of Athens; brothers, Herman Elliston and Jason Elliston, both of Butler and George Elliston of Cleveland, TN.; sister, Beatrice Parkerson of Tifton; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
     Goddard Funeral Home of Reynolds was in charge of arrangements.

Lueken, Kenneth Joseph
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1987
     Kenneth Joseph Lueken, 71, of Helena, Ark,, died Jan. 20.
     The funeral was held Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic in Helena. Burial was
in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Lueken was born in Helena and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
     He served in France during World War II and was employed by Armour and Co.
until his retirement.
     Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Lueken; sons, John Curtis Lueken of Jackson, Ga., and Kenneth Joseph Lueken Jr. and Robert Vick Lueken, both of Birmingham, Ala.; brothers, Norbert Lueken of Little Rock, Ark., and Robert and Carl Lueken, both of Helena; sisters, Mary Louise Kerby, Ethel Smith, and Dorothy Ragsdale, all of Helena; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Lummus, Alsey Penelope Lynch
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 30, 1915
Mrs. W. M. Lummus Died Wednesday.
     After an illness of sometime, Mrs. W. M. Lummus, aged 55, passed away at her home in Stark at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning. The funeral and interment took place at 10 o'clock Thursday at Macedonia.
     Besides her husband Mrs. Lummus is survived by the following children: Mrs. George Andrews and Jarrett Lynch, of Atlanta, Charles and Grief Lynch, of LaGrange, Mrs. Minnie Bickers, of LaGrange, Mrs. Clara Parker, of Eastman, and Lila Hoard.

Lumdsen, Althea Ophelia
The Butts County Progress July 12, 1912
Mrs. Lumdsen Died Last Week At Atlanta.
     The death of Mrs. Ophelia Lumdsen, wife of Mr. C. T. Lumdsen, of near Jackson, occurred at a private sanitarium in Atlanta last Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
     The remains were brought to Jackson Friday afternoon at 2:06 o'clock and were carried to the family residence. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at Fellowship church.
     Mrs. Lumdsen, who was ** years of age, is survived by her husband and other relatives.

Lummus, B. Doris
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Mar 1980
Lummus Rites Held Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mrs. B. Doris Lummus, of 399 McCord Sr., Jackson, were held Wednesday, March 12th at 3 o'clock from the Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. Virgil Sims officiated and interment was in the Jackson City cemetery.
     Mrs. Lummus died March 8th at the Sylvan Grove Hospital. She was born September 3, 1912 to the late Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Ella Ward Mayfield. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and was a retired Butts County school teacher.
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. Albert Lummus; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Maude Miller of Decatur, Ga., Mrs. Lorene Davis of McDonough; one step son, Mr. Willie Lummus of Pittsburg, Pa.; one aunt, Mrs. Carrie Berry of Jackson; one niece, Mrs. Joyce Henderson of Atlanta; one nephew, Mr. Britt Mayfield, Jr. of Detroit.
     Berry Trimier and Lewis Sims Funeral Home of Jackson were in charge of arrangements.

Lummus, Barbara Ann Lloyd
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jan 1964
Mrs. Lummus Was Buried Macedonia Last Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Lummus of Atlanta were conducted last Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Austin officiating, assisted by Rev. T. H. Wilder and Rev. Homer Garmon.
     Mrs. Lummus died Monday, January 6, in an Atlanta hospital. She had been in declining health for a year and a half, having suffered a stroke during the summer of 1962. She was a patient in the hospital for three weeks prior to her death.
     Mrs. Lummus, the former Miss Barbara Ann Lloyd was the widow of Bertice Lee Lummus, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1952. She made her home with her sister-in-law, Miss Edith Lummus, of Jackson for about three years after his death. At the time of her last illness she lived with her mother in Atlanta. Until bad health forced her to give up her profession she was a beautician.
     Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Lillie Loyd of Atlanta; one sister, Miss Elsie Loyd of Atlanta; one son, Butch Lummus who makes his home with his aunt here in Jackson; sister-in-law, Miss Edith Lummus of Jackson; two nieces and one nephew.
     A. S. Turner and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 
Lummus, Bertice Lee
(See Lummus, Lory Young)
     
Lummus, Charlie Grover
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1972
C. G. Lummus Buried Friday At Cedar Rock
     Mr. Charlie Grover Lummus, 86 formerly of Jackson, died early Thursday morning, April 27th, about 5:40 o'clock at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where he had been a patient for several years. Though in declining health, his death was unexpected.
     Mr. Lummus was born in Butts County on May 25, 1885, the son of the late Mr. J. P. Lummus of Butts County and the late Mrs. Mittie Waits Lummus of Jasper County. He was a retired farmer and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was married to the late Mrs. Liza Fincher Lummus of Butts County.
     Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Cedar Rock Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
     Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Troy Hardy of Gray, Mrs. J. E. Bond and Mrs. Carl McMichael, both of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were J. W. Bond, Lamar Bond, Perry O'Neal, Emerson McMichael, George Black and William Meredith. Lummus, Charlie Grover.
     
Lummus, Cornelius Colquitt
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Sep 1938
C. C. Lummus, 83, Passes In Griffin
     Relatives and friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Cornelius Colquitt Lummus, 83 years of age, which occurred at his home in Griffin Monday night. He had been in feeble health for some months. Member of a family noted for its longevity, Mr. Lummus formerly resided in Butts county. He was a son of Cornelius Lummus of Newton county and Mrs. Emeline Gunn of Butts county. His father was formerly a merchant at Worthville, but was poisoned while on a trip to buy dry goods in Charleston. His great grandfather, Bobby Lummus, a pioneer settler, lived to be 103 and his grandfather died at the age of 97.
     Brothers who have lived to a ripe age are Jesse Polk Lummus, Flovilla, 88, and John Pierce Lummus, Jackson, 84.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Lizzie Dye, of Clayton county; two daughters, Mrs. J. F. Skinner, of Experiment, and Mrs. W. A. Crawford, of Griffin, and a
son, G. C. Lummus, of Elizabethton, Tenn.
     Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. C. B. Bullard and Rev. Wilson Walker. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Lummus, Eliza F. Fincher
  Butts County Progress July 7, 1916
Mrs. C. G. Lummus Dies Following An Operation
     Mrs. C. G. Lummus died at the Baptist hospital in Atlanta last Thursday afternoon following an operation for appendicitis. She was taken to Atlanta in the morning and after the operation failed to rally. Her death was a shock to the family and many friends.
     Mrs. Lummus was 26 years old and is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Sallie Fincher, two sisters, Mrs. Love Mote and Mrs. Pruitt, of Locust Grove.
     The body was brought to Jackson Friday and the funeral was held at Macedonia Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Dr. Robert VanDeventer conducted the services, after which interment was in the Macedonia cemetery. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.

Lummus, Frank H.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Sep 1966
Frank H. Lummus Buried Friday At Cedar Rock
     Mr. Frank H. Lummus, 78, of Route 1 Jackson, a retired farmer and painter, died early Thursday morning, September 15, at his residence following an extended period of declining health.
     Mr. Lummus was born in Butts County, the son of Mr. John Lummus and Mrs. Virginia Waits Lummus. He was a lifelong resident of the county and was a member of Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at three o'clock from Cedar Rock Church with Rev. Frank Smith officiating. Interment was in Cedar Rock cemetery with Haisten .Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vala Lee Lummus; two daughters, Miss Carolyn Lummus, New York City, Mrs. Margaret Phillips, Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. Carl McMichael and Mrs. Minnie Bond, both of Jackson, Mrs. Troy Hardy Gordon; one brother, Charlie Lummus of Jackson.
     Pallbearers were Hulon Cook, Perry O'Neal, Curtis Williamson, E. A. Godsey, Emerson McMichael, Russell Cawthon.

Lummus, George Cornelius
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1966
George C. Lummus Was Buried at Macedonia
     Mr. George Cornelius Lummus of 215 South 15th St., Griffin, a native of Butts County, died Monday night, February 7th, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital after a lengthy illness.
     He had lived in Griffin four years where he was a retired electrician and a member of the Nazarene Church of Griffin.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at McDonald Chapel. Interment was in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Survivors include his wife; two daughters; one son; two sisters, and one grandchild, none of whom are from Butts County.

Lummus, Hattie B.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 May 1986
     Hattie B. Lummus, 95, of 459 N. Oak St., Jackson, died May 11 at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Mrs. Lummus was born April 9, 1891, in Butts County, daughter of the late Enmia
Barkley Jordan. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers' Board and as member of the Willing Workers Oub.
     Survivors include a daughter, Annie Powell of Jackson; grandson, Samuel Henderson of Jackson; granddaughter, Willene Jester of Jackson; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held May 15 at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. C. L. Hayes officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Lummus, Howard Coffin
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Nov 1989
     Howard Coffin Lummus, 61, of Route 5, Jackson, died Nov. 20 at Spalding Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
     The funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. .22, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Joe Wilson and the Rev. Roy Vaughn officiating. Burial was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery.
     Mr. Lummus, son of the late Clinton Lummus and Jimmy Lee Coady Lummus, was born in Glynn County. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a Baptist and was employed by McDonough Power Equipment Co.
     Survivors include his wife, Hazel Moss Lummus; sons, Clinton and Al Lummus, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Kenny Lummus of Oxford, Ga., and Eddie and Charlie Lummus, both. of Jackson; daughter, Gloria Coleman of Jackson; stepson, Ricky James of Jackson; stepdaughters, Sharon Letson of Jackson and Jacklyn
Wallace and Janice Virgil, both of High Falls; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Clinton
Lummus Jr. of Jackson and Robert Lummus of Conyers; sisters, Clifford Bulebush of Oxford, Thresa Lummus of Flovilla, Mae Vamum of Cordele, Natoma Coleman and Lucile Henson, both of Jackson, and Judy Bridges of Columbus, Ohio; large number of nephews and nieces.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lummus, Jesse Polk
Jackson Progress-Argus Feb 8, 1940
Jesse P. Lummus Passes at Age 88
     The death Wednesday at noon of Mr. Jesse Polk. Lummus at his home in Jackson removed one of the county's oldest residents. He was 88 years old, having been born February 8, 1852.
     He was a son of Cornelius Lummus of Newton county and Mrs. Eugene Gunn Lummus of Butts county, connected with families who settled in this section in the early part of the last century. The last of three brothers, John Pierce Lummus and Cornelius Colquitt Lummus, he was a member of families noted for longevity. His great-grandfather lived to be 103 and his grandfather died at the age of 97.
     Mr. Lummus was a widely known and respected citizen and in his more active years was engaged in the milling business. At the time of death he made his home with his son, Young Lummus, in Jackson.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Susan Dye; two sons, A. J. and Young Lummus, both of Jackson; four daughters, Mrs. Mattie Nolan, of Covington, Mrs. Georgia Piper, of Porterdale; Mrs. Annie Stone, of Louisiana, and Mrs. C. C. Cash, of Atlanta; several grandchildren.
     Funeral services were to be held at the home of his son Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Macedonia cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
Lummus, Jesse Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Nov 1974
Mr. Lummus Passes In Cleveland
     Mr. Jesse Thomas Lummus, 52, died Friday night, November 15, about 7:30 o'clock in the Cleveland, Ohio Metropolitan Hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Butts County and had lived in Cleveland for a number of years.
     Mr. Lummus was the son of the late Mr. Clinton C. Lummus, Sr. and Mrs. Jimmie Lee Coady Lummus of Flovilla, who survives.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. A. L. Price, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lummus is survived by his mother, Mrs. Clinton C. Lummus, Sr. of Flovilla; two sons, Walter Lummus and Tommy Lummus, both of Cheraw, S.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Linda Dean, Mrs. Sandra Thurman, and Mrs. Patsy Quick, all of Cheraw, S.C.; four brothers, Bill Lummus of Forsyth, Clinton L. Lummus, Jr. of Griffin,. Howard Lummus and Robert Lummus, both of Jackson; six sisters, Mrs. Clifford Fricks of Oxford, Mrs. Judy Bridges of Macedonia, Ohio, Mrs. Theresa Lummus, Mrs. Natoma Coleman, Mrs. Mae Hobbs, and Mrs. Lucille Hinson, all of Jackson.
     Pallbearers were Rudolph Lummus, Buster Wilson, Jackie Moon, James Spearman; Buddy Orr, and Stacey McCart.

Lummus, John Pierce
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Mar 1939
Mr. J. P. Lammas Is Called By Death
     Mr. John Pierce Lummus, 85 years of age, one of the county's oldest and best known citizens, died at his home near Jackson Friday morning at 9:15. He had been in declining health for several months and suffered from the infirmities of age.
     Mr. Lummus was connected with families long active in the affairs of this part of the state. He was a son of Cornelius Lummus and his wife Emeline Gunn Lummus, pioneer settlers of middle Georgia. His grandfather, Billy Lummus, a native of Ireland, came to this county in 1812. The Gunn family from which he was descended came from Scotland. His ancestors were noted for their longevity, his great-grandfather having lived to be 103 and his grandfather was 99 years old at the time of his death.
     On April 3, 1879 Mr. Lummus married Miss Lucinda Waites of Jasper county. Of that union seven children, all living, were born. Children are five daughters, Mrs. J. F. Moore, Mrs. Troy Hardy, Mrs. J. L. Heath, Mrs. J. E. Bond and Mrs. C. C. McMichael sons, Frank and Charlie Lummus. He is also survived by his wife, his companion for more than sixty years. Other survivors include 23 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren; one brother, Jesse Polk Lummus.
     Mr. Lummus, who was a member of Macedonia church, was a man of remarkable industry. He was well known and highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends.
     Funeral services were held at Cedar Rock church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Rev. H. E. Gaddy officiated. Burial was in Cedar Rock cemetery, with S. H. Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
Lummus, John W.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 25, 1959
John W. Lummus, native of Butts, died at Barnesville
     Funeral services for John William Lummus, 69, Route 2, Barnesville, who died suddenly Sunday morning, June 14, at his home were held Wednesday afternoon, June 17, at 4 o'clock from the First Pentecostal Holliness church in Barnesville with Rev. Heath Hearn officiating. Interment was in Midway Baptist church cemetery with Hubbard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lummus was born in Butts County, but had made his home in Lamar County for 32 years. He was a retired textile worker.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nancy Kate Lummus; three daughters, Mrs. Julia Mae Brown of Dade City, Fla.; Mrs. Daisy Day of Bellair, Ohio, Mrs. Agnes Stewart of Barnesville; two sons, William Lummus of Barnesville and Airman 2-c James Lummus of Moody Air Base; two sisters, Miss Lilia Lummus and Mrs. John Hoard, both of Jackson; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lummus, Kenneth Steven
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Nov 1981
Rites Held For Infant
     Funeral services for Master Kenneth Steven Lummus were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiated and interment was in the Jackson City cemetery under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     The infant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Lummus, of Route one, Jackson, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at his residence. He was born August 27, 1981 in Fulton County.
     Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ledford of Flovilla, Mrs. Nancy Lummus and Howard Lummus of Jackson; a brother, David Ledford of Flovilla; several uncles, aunts and cousins.

Lummus, Lilla Malenda
Jackson Progress Argus 25 May 1961
Miss Lummus, 87, Buried Monday At Macedonia Rites
     Miss Lilla Malenda Lummus, 87, a lifelong resident of Butts County, died Saturday night at her home at Stark following a short serious illness.
     Born in Butts County, Miss Lummus was the daughter of the late W. M. Lummus and Mrs. Nannie Jane Thomas Lummus. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. An invalid most of her life, Miss Lummus maintained a bright and cheerful outlook that was a source of inspiration to her many friends.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Chambers officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Among the survivors are the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Marcus Freeman, Jackson; Mrs. Horace Pulliam, Jackson; Miss Lessie Hoard, Jackson; Mrs. W. H. Swint, Atlanta; Mr. Fred Hoard, Jackson.
     Pallbearers were Ed O'Neal, Aubrey Hoard, Richard Pulliam, Billy Hoard, M. L. Hodges Jr., Lawrence Morgan.
Lummus, Lory Young
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 11, 1952
Three Members Lummus Family, Walter Haynes Die as Result Highway Crash
     As the result of a head-on collision between an automobile and pickup truck on Highway 42 two miles north of McDonough Friday at 3:30 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Young Lummus of Jackson and their son, Bertice Lee Lummus of Atlanta, and Walter Dewey Haynes of Flovilla died of injuries suffered in the crash.
     Mr. Lummus was pronounced dead upon arrival in an Atlanta hospital. Mrs. Lummus died Friday night and their son died Saturday at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Haynes succumbed to his injuries Saturday afternoon.
     Injured in the accident, which state patrolmen said was caused when a southbound truck occupied by Robert Morris King, James Lamar King and Dewey Haynes, attempted to pass another vehicle and crashed into the car occupied by the Lummus family, were Daryl Lee Lummus, 13-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bertice Lummus, the baby's mother, Mrs. Barbara Ann Lummus, wife of Bertice Lummus, Robert King and James Lamar King.
     Those injured in the crash were taken to a hospital in Atlanta in ambulances from McDonough.
     Miss Edith Lummus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Young Lummus, suffered lacerations and shock.
     The crash, one of the worst in recent years in this area, produced a numbing shock to relatives and friends of the families involved.
     Veteran highway officers and McDonough morticians term it the worst highway crash they have ever seen. Traffic was held up for two miles in each direction and ambulances had difficulty in reaching the scene.
     Triple funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Young Lummus and their son, Bertice, were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Attending the impressive rites were a concourse of relatives and friends. The service was probably the most unusual the county has ever experienced.
     Officiating at the impressive services were Rev. Gaither Briggs of Jackson's First Baptist Church and Rev. Edgar Welch, pastor at Macedonia.
     Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Lory Young Lummus, 66, retired cattle dealer, was born in Butts county, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lummus. He had resided in Jackson for several years.
     Survivors are a daughter, Miss Edith Lummus and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Fannie Keeney of Leesburg, Fla.; a grandson, Daryl Lee Lummus; one brother, A. J. Lummus of Macon; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Stone of Vivian. La.; Mrs. George Piper of Covington and Mrs. Zodie Cash of Atlanta.
     Mrs. Mary Lizzie Lummus, 61, was born in Jasper county, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McFall. She had resided in Jackson several years and was a member of the Jackson Baptist Church.
     She is survived by her daughter and adopted daughter and grandson and one brother, Marcus McFall, of Leesburg, Fla.
     The pallbearers for Mr. and Mrs. Lummus were Joe Waits, Paul Waits, Rivers Waits, Marshall McFall, Bill Lummus, Emory Waits, Lamar Nolan, Euelle Nolan, Ralph McFall, Bill Nolan, Grady Wilson and Luther Byars.
     Bertice Lee Lummus, 28, was born in Porterdale and was employed by the Chevrolet Motor Company in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Ann Loyd Lummus; one son; two sisters, Miss Edith Lummus and Mrs. Fannie Keeney.
     Pallbearers for Bertice Lee Lummus were five employees of the Chevrolet plant in Atlanta, including R. B. Burch, C. A. Sullivan, H. A. Jones, W. A. Manley, Walter Snipes and Marvin Wilson of Jackson.
     Funeral services for Walter Dewey Haynes, 53, carpenter and resident of Flovilla, were held at Sardis Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev L. H. Britt officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Rev. J. R. Thompson assisted Mr. Britt in the service.
     Son of Mrs. Lois Ethel Wheeler Haynes and the late John H. Haynes of Covington, he had resided in Butts county for several years.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Kate Godsey Haynes, mother and four daughters, Mrs. B. A. Vestal of Houston, Texas; Misses Norma, Imogene and Carol Haynes of FLovilla; three sons, Cpl. Carl T. Haynes, US Army, Canal Zone; Edward H. Haynes and Byron Haynes of Flovilla; four sisters, Mrs. C. L. Trainer and Mrs. Louis Melton of Covington; Mrs. W. B. Thompson of Porterdale; three brothers, Hulon and Johnny Haynes of Covington and Arthur Haynes of Porterdale; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
     The pallbearers were nephews, Melvin Haynes, Winfred Trainer, Thurmon Thompson, Harry Melton, Hiram Godsey, Henry Castellaw.

Lummus, Louise H.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jul 1990
     Louise H. Lummus, 76, of Forsyth died Wednesday, July 11, in a Macon hospital.
     The funeral was held Saturday in the chapel of Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home in Forsyth, with the Rev. Robert Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Stark United Methodist Church cemetery in the Stark community of Butts County.
     Mrs. Lummus, a native of Butts County, was the daughter of the late Homer R. and Louvinia Bennett Harris, and the widow of Bill Lummus. A member of Stark United Methodist Church, she was a retired seamstress for the William Carter Co. in Forsyth.
     Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Johnson of Forsyth and Sandra Ivey of Fayetteville; sons, C. R. Lummus of Macon, Dennis Lummus of Eatonton, and Charles Lummus of Forsyth; sister, Kate Young of Jackson; brothers, Walter Harris and Marvin Harris of Jackson, and Bill Harris of Eatonton; 10 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
     Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lummus, Lucile
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Jul 1966
Mishap Sunday At Double Cabins Kills Woman
     A Barnesville woman, Mrs. Lucile Lummus, 47, of Route 2, was killed Sunday when the car in which she was a passenger went out of control near Double Cabins in Spalding County on the Griffin-Jackson road, according to a report of the Griffin State Patrol.
     Mrs. Lummus was dead on arrival at the hospital. Four other members of the Lummus family were treated in the emergency room at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital and dismissed.
     The four injured were Anthony Lummus, Elaine Lummus, Timothy Lummus, and Mrs. James W. Lummus.
     State Trooper J. T. King, who investigated the accident, said the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it went out of control.
     
Lummus, Lucinda Waites
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 30, 1948.
Mrs. J. P. Lummus Called by Death.
     Mrs. John P. Lummus, 94 years of age, one of the county' oldest and beloved women, died at 10:45 Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Bond, where she was visiting. Long in feeble health, death resulted from the infirmities of age and complications.
     Born Miss Lucinda Waites, daughter of Levi Waites and Mrs. Elizabeth Freeman Waites of Jasper county, she had been a resident of Butts county for a long number of years. She was the widow of the late John P. Lummus and since his death had klived with her children. She had held membership in Macedonia church for many years.
     Survivors are two sons, F. H. and Charlie Lummus of Jackson; four daughters, Mrs. Troy Hardy, Mrs. J. L. Heath, Mrs. J. E. Bond and Mrs. C. C. McMichael, All of Jackson, and several grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Cedar Rock church at 11 a.m. Monday and Rev. Filbert Howard, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the churchyard and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.

Lummus, Lula Moss
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 17, 1928
Mrs. W. M. Lummus Found Dead In Home.
     Mrs. W. M. Lummus, aged 55, widow of the late Mr. W. M. Lummus, was found dead in her home at Stark early Friday night. It is thought that death occurred early in the day. The body was discovered by neighbors and Coroner J. A. Buford summoned a jury and an inquest was held. Mrs. Lummus lived alone.
     Previous to her marriage she was a Miss Moss, of Butts county, and was a member of Sandy creek church. She had a wide circle of friends who will regret to learn of her death.
     Funeral services were conducted at Sandy Creek Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Elliott, her pastor and interment was in the churchyard.
     She is survived by one brother, Mr. Henry Moss, of Cork and thirteen nieces and nephews.

Lummus, M. J. Coker
Jackson Progress Argus December 20, 1929
Mrs. M. J. Lummus Is Summoned by Death
     Funeral services for Mrs. M. J. Lummus, aged 66, who passed away at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta December 15, were held Monday morning at Locust Grove. Rev. Lee Lee Cutts, pastor of Capitol View Baptist church, and Rev. J. L. Clegg, of Locust Grove Baptist church officiated and interment was in the churchyard.
     Mrs. Lummus was a member of the Locust Grove Baptist church for many years. She was a visitor to Jackson quite often, being the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John McClendon. She wss widely known and held in universal esteem by all who knew her.
     Mrs. Lummus was in good health until about two weeks ago when she developed pneumonia and death resulted Sunday.
     She is survived by one son, H. H. Lummus and two daughters, Mrs. John C. McClendon, of Jackson, and Mrs. J. C. Aycock, of Atlanta; one brother, F. M. Coker of Logansville and several grandchildren.

Lummus, Mari Lizzie McFall
(See Lummus, Lory Young)

Lummus, Martha Susan Dyer
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Mar 1941
Mrs. J. P. Lummus Called by Death
     The death of Mrs Jesse P. Lummus, 86 years of age, occurred early Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Addie Nolan, near Covington. She had been in declining health for several months.
     The former Miss Susan Dye, she was the widow of Mr. Jesse P. Lummus whose death occurred February 7, 1940. She had resided in Jackson for several years and after the death of her husband made her home with her children. She was a member of Macedonia church and was one of the county's widely beloved women.
     Surviving are two sons, A. J. and Y. L. Lummus, both of Jackson; four daughters, Mrs. Addie Nolan and Mrs. Georgia Piper of Covington; Mrs. Annie Stone of Louisiana and Mrs. C. C. Cash of Atlanta, and several grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Wednesday at 2 p. m. EST, and Thornton Funeral Homes were in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the churchyard.
     The services were conducted by the Rev. G. A. Briggs, pastor of the First Baptist church. Pallbearers were Thomas J. Nolan, John B. NoIan, Edgar R. Nolan, A. W. Nolan, Hollis S. Vaughn and Burtice L. Lummus.

Lummus, Mattie G.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1977
Final Rites Mrs. Lummus Held Tuesday
     Funeral. services for Mrs. Mattie G. Lummus, 98. of 276 Mallet Street, Jackson, were held Tuesday, February 2nd, at 2:30 o'clock from Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. C. R. Sheridan officiating. Mrs. Lummus, mother-in-law of Mrs. Doris M. Lummus, passed away February 18th.
     Mrs. Lummus is survived by two sons, Albert Lummus and Joe Lummus, both of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Ella Davison of Cleveland, Ohio; 17 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren.
     The mother of nine children, Mrs. Lummus was in good health her entire life and never had to see a doctor until 1963 when members of her family urged her to have a check up. Had she lived to March 7th, she would have been 99 years of age.

Lummus, Nancy Jane Thomas
  Middle Georgia Argus March 18, 1884
     We are very sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Nancy J, Lummus, wife of Mr. W. M. Lummus, which occurred near Stark on Tuesday of last week. This is a sad death, as Mrs. Lummus was sick only a few days. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. God pity the little ones.

Lummus, Rachael
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 26, 1920
Death Of Little Girl Last Monday.
     Mr. and Mrs. Young Lummus have the sympathy of friends in the death of their six-year old daughter, Rachael, which occurred Monday morning at 4 o'clock. She had been ill for several days with typhoid fever.
     The funeral and interment was at Macedonia Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. J. A. Bonner officiating.

Lummus Susan Estelle
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 24, 1925
       Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lummus have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their one-year-old daughter, Susie, which occurred at 4:15 Monday at their home near the dam. Besides its parents the child is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Clifford, William, Theresa, Natoma, Jessie. Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. A. R. Woodson, of the Presbyterian church
  
Lummus, Tassie
  Middle Georgia Argus October 8, 1889
Oak Grove
     It is with sadness that we pen the death of little Tassie Lummus, who died on the 28th last. She was a bright little girl of three summers. Her sweet pratling tongue was a source of great pleasure to her fond parents; but alas, it is hushed forever, nut we must bow in humble submission to the Lord's will. Weep not father, weep not mother, but prepare you to meet that sweet little angel in Heaven you can see her no more on earth, but you can go to meet her in that beautiful home in Heaven.

Lummus, William
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jan 1987
     Bill Lummus, 71, of Forsyth died Jan. 13 in the Monroe County Hospital.
The funeral was held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Andrew A Dillon and Son Funeral Home in Forsyth with the Rev. Robert Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Stark Methodist Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mr. Lummus, a retired automobile mechanic, served in the Army during World War 11. He was born in Clayton County and lived in Monroe County for many years.
     Survivors include his wife, Louise Lummus; daughters, Patsy Johnson of Forsyth and Sandra Ivey of Fayetteville; sons, C. R. Lummus of Macon, Dennis Lummus of Eatonton, and Charles Lummus of Forsyth; sisters, Clifford Bulebush of Oxford, Natoma Coleman and Lucille Henson, both of Covington, Judy Bridges of Wilmington, Ohio, Mae Varnam and Teresa Lummus, both of Fl6villa; brothers, Howard Lummus of Jackson, Clinton Lummus of Covington, and Robert Lummus of Conyers; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
                       
Lummus, William M.
  Jackson Argus Friday, July 2, 1920
Mr. William Lummus Is Claimed By Death
     Following an illness of several months duration, Mr. William Lummus, 71 years of age, died at his home near Stark Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Shortly after Christmas he had a stroke of paralysis which impaired all his facilities. He gradually grew weaker until the end came Sunday.
     Mr. Lummus was born July 13, 1849, and had been a resident of this county for many years. He possessed the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens and many friends were sorry to know of his passing. Several years ago Mr. Lummus united with Macedonia Church.
     He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Miss Lilla Lummus, Mrs. Lina Hoard and Mrs. Clara Parker; a son, Johnnie Lummus of LaGrange; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Thomas; three brothers, Messrs. J. P. Lummus, of Jackson, Jessie Lummus, of Nichols, Georgia, and Cornelius Lummus of Iron Springs.
     The funeral was held at Macedonia church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock and Rev. J. A. Bonner officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery.
 
Lumsden, Kate Victoria Thompson Cook
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1966
Mrs. Lumsden Passes Sunday At Hospital
     Funeral services for Mrs. Katie Thompson Cook Lumsden, 89 who, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Sunday afternoon, were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from Fellowship Presbyterian Church with Rev. Don Harp, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Charge, officiating. Interment was in Fellowship Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lumsden was a native of Jasper County, the daughter of Mr. William D. Thompson and Mrs. Nannie Goolsby Thompson, both of Jasper County. She was a member of Stark Methodist Church and had been in declining health for several months.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nina Willard of McDonough; three sons, Ray Cook and Robert Cook, both of Jackson and W. T. Lumsden of Dublin; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Chaffin of Jasper County; a half sister, Mrs. Clem Edwards Sr. of Garden Grove, Calif.; a half brother, Edgar Thompson of Warner Robins; 28 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Ralph Cook, Odell Cook, William L. Cook, R. A. Cook, Lamar Willard, and Sammy Coleman.

Lumsden, Newt V.
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Oct 1941
Newt V. Lumsden Dies in Atlanta
     The death of Newt V. Lumsden, former member of the Jackson Rifles end veteran of the Mexican Border clash and the World War, died at the United States Veterans' Hospital in Atlanta October 16. He had resided in Atlanta for some years.
     Mr. Lumsden was a former resident of Butts county and had many friends here. After the World War he moved to Atlanta for permanent residence.
     He is survived by his wife and two daughters; his mother, Mrs. Kate Lumsden of Stark, and a brother, W. T. Lumsden of Jackson; several half-brothers, including Messrs. Oscar, Ray, Dale, Robert and Settle Cook.
     Funeral services were held in Atlanta and burial was in the National Cemetery in Marietta.

Lumsden, William
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 12 1923
Miss William Lumsden Passed Away Tuesday.
     Following an illness of several months, Miss William Imogene Lumsden, 60 years of age, died at the home of her brother, Mr. C. T. Lumsden, near Jackson, Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock.
     She suffered from cancer and Bright's disease.
     Miss Lumsden, who was a native of Jasper county, had made her home with her brother in Butts county for several years. She was a member of Prospect church, Jasper county.
     Miss Lumsden is survived by her brother, Mr. C. T. Lumsden, and other relatives.
          The funeral was held at Prospect church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with S. H. Thornton funeral director in charge.

Lumsden, William Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 20 May 1971
W. H. Lumsden Buried At Sardis ,Sunday
     Mr. William Howard Lumsden, 59, of Route 2, Conyers, died Thursday, May 13th, at the Hall County Hospital in Gainesville from a self inflicted bullet wound.
     Mr. Lumsden was born in Newton County on May 20, 1911 to the late Mr. Jesse Edmond Lumsden and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Darby Lumsden. He was a retired carpenter.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Corley officiating. Burial was in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Henry County with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lumsden is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Eugene Lunceford Lumsden of Conyers; three sons, Howard Lumsden of Jonesboro; Charlie Lumsden of Jackson and Kenneth Lumsden of Lawrenceville; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin of McDonough and Mrs. Gloria Ferguson of Flowery Branch; three brothers, Sylvan Lumsden of Porterdale; Simmie Lumsden of Gainesville, J. D. Lumsden of Covington; one sister, Mrs. Nell Kitchens of Porterdale; 14 grandchildren.

Lumsden, William Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 03 May 1973
W. T. Lumsden Buried At Fellowship
     Mr. William Thomas Lumsden, 56, died Friday at his home, 484 North Highlands Avenue, Atlanta. He was the brother of Mr. Ray Cook of Jackson.
     A native of Henry County, he was the son of the late Charlie Thomas Lumsden and Kate Thompson Cook Lumsden. He was a World War II veteran and was employed by the Farmers Market in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were conducted at graves side in Fellowship Presbyterian Cemetery at 3 o'clock Sunday with Rev. Larry Youngblood, pastor of Westside Baptist Church, officiating.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of services.
     Mr. Lumsden is survived by his brother, Ray; a sister, Mrs. Pierce Willard of McDonough; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers included Mr. Alton Willard and Mr. J. P. Willard, Mr. Barron Cook, Mr. Maurice Cook, Mr. James Cook and Mr. Ralph Cook.

Lunceford, Carrie Weeks
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Mar 1967
Step-mother of B. Y. Lunceford Was Buried Tuesday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Weeks Lunceford, of Decatur, step-mother of B. Y. Lundeford of Jackson, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Turner's Chapel in Decatur, with interment in the Decatur Cemetery.
     Mrs. Lunceford, .86, died Saturday following a critical illness of several months. She had been confined to a rest home for about three years.
     Surviving Mrs. Lunceford are two sons, Albert Lunceford and David Lunceford Jr., of Decatur; step-children, Emory Lunceford of Chattanooga, Tenn., Willie Hugh Lunceford of Texas; Mrs. Vera Sims of Detroit, Mich., and B. Y. Lunceford of Jackson.

Lunceford, George Alfred
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Feb 1967
Father of Mrs. Luke Weaver Died Thursday
     Mr. George Alfred Lunceford, 53, of Washington, died Thursday at the Washington Hospital. He was the father of Mrs. Luke Weaver of Jackson.
     Mr. Lunceford was a native of Taliaferro County and had lived in Wilkes County for 48 years. A widely known farmer and forester he was associated with Addison Burt Lumber Company at the time of his death. He was a member of the Baptist church, a Mason and a Shriner.
     Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from Phillips Mill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Griffin Lunceford; mother, Mrs. Howell Lunceford, Wilkes County; daughter, Mrs. Luke Weaver, Jackson; sisters, Mrs. J. W. Armour, Rayle; Mrs. E. L. Milner, Columbia, S. C.; Mrs. Oliver Guill, Washington; Mrs. Milton Waller, Crawfordville; brothers, Boyce Lunceford, Washington; Gordon E. Lunceford, Blythe; Robert L. Lunceford, Crawfordville, and Norman Lunceford, Greensboro, and one grandchild.

Lunceford, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jun 1959
Infant Son of Mr. And Mrs. Lunceford Died June 5
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lunceford of Atlanta sympathize with them in the death of their infant son on June 5. The baby lived only eight hours.
     Graveside services were held at Crest Lawn Baby Land Cemetery, with the Rev. Stymer officiating.
     The infant's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. B. Y. Lunceford of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jackson and, of Warner Robins.

Lunceford, Minna Dyer
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Mar 1991
     Mrs. Minna Dyer Lunceford, 81, of 280 Harkness Street in Jackson died Thursday night at Westbury Medical Care Home where she had resided for a day. She had been a patient at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta since suffering a stroke several weeks ago.
     The funeral was held Sunday, March 17, at First Baptist Church in Jackson, with the Rev. Bill O'Conner officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Lunceford was born in Habersham County, the daughter of the late Jeff Davis Dyer and the late LaDossie Magnus Dyer. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include her husband of 65 years, B. Y. Lunceford of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and B. F. Pelt of Decatur; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Gwen Lunceford of Ellenwood; nine grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements .

Lunceford, R. E.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 21, 1927
Mr. R. E. Lunceford Taken By Death.
     Following a period of ill health extending over several weeks and a critical illness of a few days. Mr. R. E. Lunceford, aged 58, one of Jackson's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, passed away at his home on Covington street Sunday morning at 4:20 o'clock. News of his death did not come as a surprise, though it brought regret to a wide circle of friends here and elsewhere over the state.
     Mr. Lunceford moved to Jackson several years ago from Rutledge, Ga., coming here to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered in the city schools. He was a man of quiet disposition and his life was marked by sterling integrity and upright, honorable dealings. Since making his home here he had made a large number of warm friends. Mr. Lunceford was a member of the Jackson Methodist church in which he showed much interest.
     He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Annie Howard, of Madison, Ga.; four sons, Lieut. J. W. Lunsford, an officer in the Jackson Rifles and well known young business man, Jesse Lunsford student in the Jackson public schools, Leon and E. M. Lunsford, of Atlanta. Two daughters, Mrs. T. C. Rawls and Mrs. R. L. Tucker, both of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Combs, of Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held at Mansfield Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with the services in charge of his pastor, Rev. Augustus Ernest. The lovely floral offerings attested to the esteem of relatives and friends. Interment was in the Mansfield cemetery.
  
Lunceford, W. H.
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jul 1969
Brother of Mr. Lunceford Died In Illinois
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. B. Y. Lunceford of Jackson sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Lunceford's brother, W. H. Lunceford, 62, on June 19 in Collinsville, Illinois.
     Mr. Lunceford was born in Greene County, Georgia and had lived in Collinsville 15 years. Funeral services and burial were held for Mr. Lunceford on June 23 in Collinsville.
     Survivors include three sons; two brothers, B. Y. Lunceford, Emory Lunsford, Chattanooga, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Vera Sims, Detroit, Michigan; two half brothers, both of Atlanta.

Lundeen, Gertrude
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Nov 1970
South Carolina Rites Friday For Mrs. Lundeen
     Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Lundeen, 60, of 157 Oakland Circle, Jackson, were held Thursday morning, October 29th, at ten o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. Rev. Donald Gray, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church officiated with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
     Mrs. Lundeen's body was taken, to Bobo Funeral Home in Spartanburg, S. C. where services were held Friday with interment in Greenlawn Cemetery in Spartanburg.
     Mrs. Lundeen died about midnight Tuesday in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital following a brief illness. However, Mrs. Lundeen had been in ill health for several years.
     Mrs. Lundeen was the daughter of Mrs. John F. Stroud and Mrs. Lula Hill Stroud. She was born August 6, 1910 in Laurens County, S. C. and had lived in Jackson for about eleven years.
     Mrs. Lundeen is survived by two sons, Gerald Davis of Jackson and Richard Earl Davis of Spartanburg, S. C.; a sister, Mrs. Bertie Marler of Drayton, S. C.; a brother, Luther Stroud of Spartanburg, S. C.; three grandchildren; one great grandchild.
     Local pallbearers were Hugh Polk, Dean Walker, Dorsey Johnson and Ernest Biles. Pallbearers in South Carolina were Hugh McHill, Leonard Hill, Earl Stroud, Johnny Stroud, Charles Sims, William O'Shields.

Lundy, Mary Poole
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Apr 1982
     Mrs. Mary Lundy of 552 Fletcher St., Atlanta died Friday at Grady Hospital following a brief illness.
     She is survived by one son, Eugene Brown; father, Willie Cohen Gaston; five sisters, Mrs. Annie M. Johnson, Mrs. Shirley Gaston, Mrs. Joyce Gaston, Ms. Gloria Gaston and Mrs. Lois Gaston; four brothers, David, Michael, and Joseph Gaston and Robert Poole.
     Several aunts and uncles also survive.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 13 at 12 o'clock at the Bible Way Church of Christ in Atlanta with Rev. Narwood officiating. Burial was in the Jackson City cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Lunquest, Florence Thurman
Jackson Progress Argus May 23, 1930
Mrs. Lunquest Passes at Home in Virginia
     Friends in Jackson of Mrs. Florence Lunquest will be distressed to learn of her death, early Monday morning at her home in Clarendon, Virginia
     Before her marriage, Mrs. Lunquest was Miss Florence Thurman of Henry county, but she resided in Jackson for a long number of years. About 1905, she moved with her family to Atlanta and later to Clarendon, Va., a suburb of Washington.
     Mrs. Lunquest was a woman of splendid educational advantages and taught school for a number of years. She possessed a wonderful mentality and a gracious personality that endured through the years. She was a loyal member of the Methodist church and it can truly be said that she found great comfort in her religion. She was always companionable with her children and found great joy in her service for them.
     Mrs. Lunquest is survived by two daughters, Miss Mignon Lunquest, who is connected with the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia and Mrs. Lee Robinson of Clarendon; two sons, Mr. Bailey Lunquest of Clarendon, and Mr. Thomas Lunquest of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Six grandchildren also survive her; one brother, Dr. J. B. Thurman, of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs Speer also of Atlanta.
     Funeral services and interment were in Clarendon Tuesday.

Lunquest, Mignon J.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jun 1942
Miss Lunquest Dies At Home In Virginia
     Jackson friends of Miss Mignon J. Lunquest, former Jackson resident, will be grieved to learn of her death which occurred at her home In Arlington, Va., on May 25. Her death came without warning and was at attributed to coronary embolism.
     Miss Lunquest was a daughter of Mr. B. J. Lunquest and Mrs. Florence Thurman Lunquest, both of whom preceded her in death. In 1915 Mrs. Lunquest, then a widow, and her children moved to Atlanta and later to Arlington, Va., Miss Lunquest was one of the most brilliant young women ever to be graduated from Jackson High School and GSCW in Milledgeville. In college she specialized in Mathematics and Home Economics. For the past ten or fifteen years she has held high positions in governmental agencies in Washington and New York. For a long time she held membership in the Jackson Methodist church.
     She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lee Roberson, formerly Miss De Lana Lunquest, of Arlington, and one brother, Thurman Lunquest, of Texas.
     Funeral services were held in Arlington and interment was in the Arlington cemetery beside her mother.

Lunquest, Polk T**man
  Jackson Progress-Argus, December 31, 1953
P. T. Lunquest, Former Citizen, Died in Oklahoma
     Jackson and Butts county citizens regret know of the death of Polk ***man Lunquest, 57, former Jackson resident, which occurred December *** in the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Death was attributed to cancer.
     Born and reared in Jackson, he was a son of the late Mrs. Florence Thurman Lunquest and Benjamin J. Lunquest. He was the youngest child of his parents, his brother having been the late Bailey Lunquest and his sister, Mrs. Mignon Lunquest. His only sister, Mrs. DeLana Robertson, resides ion Clearwater, Fla.
     The following article about the death of Mr. Lunquest is from the Tulsa (Okla.) Daily World:
     Muskogee, Okla., Dec. 21 Funeral services for P. T. Lunquest, 57, prominent civic leader and manager of the regional Veteran Administration office in Muskogee, were held Monday in the St. Paul Methodist Church.
     Mr. Lunquest who had more than 30 years service with the Veterans Administration, died Sunday of cancer in the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital after a long illness.
     He came here in 1941 as head of the veterans hospital and regional offices. Later, when the hospital and regional offices were separated, Mr. Lunquest assumed the job he held at death.
     A veteran of World War I, he served overseas in France with the Engineer corps. Mr. Lunquest was a native of Jackson, GA.
     Mr. Lunquest was a member of the board of directors of the PMCA and the community chest and chairman of the Red Cross blood program donors program.
     He was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, James F. Smith Memorial Legion Post No. 15, Tipton post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Chamber of Commerce and the Scottish Rite consistory at San Antonio, Texas. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
     Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Lunquest, and a sister, Mrs. Lee Robertson, Clearwater, Fla.
     Interment will be in Arlington, Va., Wednesday.

Lunsford, Annie H.
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Jul 1953
Service Wednesday For Mrs. Lunsford
     Mrs. Annie H. Lunsford, longtime resident of Jackson, died Monday at the home of her daughter in Atlanta as the result of an illness of several weeks. She recently submitted to an operation at Emory Hospital and was then removed to the home of her daughter for recuperation.
     Native of Mansfield, Mrs. Lunsford and her late husband, R. E. Lunsford, had resided in Jackson since about 1920. After the death of her husband, she continued to make her home on Covington Street. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
     Survivors are four sons and two daughters, J. W. Lunsford of Griffin; E. M. Lunsford, J. C. Lunsford, L. H. Lunsford, of Atlanta; Mrs. H. J. Conner, Mrs. Myrtice Bennett of Atlanta; twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held in the Jackson Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p. m. with Rev. Henry H. J ones officiating. Preceding the service the body lay in state in the church from 1 p.m. to the funeral hour.
     The pallbearers were T. E. Robison, W. T. Shackleford, A. L. Jenkins, C. L. Gilmore, T. E. Williams, Ezell Lunsford.
     Burial was in Westview cemetery in Atlanta with J. Austin Dillon Company in charge of arrangements.

Lunsford, Carlene Mitchell
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1988
     Carlene Mitchell Lunsford, 65, of 395 Jackson Lake Road, McDonough, died Friday at Henry General Hospital.
     The funeral was held Sunday, at is p.m. in the chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home in Covington with the Rev. John Waller officiating. Burial was in the Sardis Baptist Church cemetery in Henry County.
     Mrs. Lunsford was a native of Butts County, daughter of Carl and Ruby Mae Carter Mitchell. She had lived in McDonough for the past 48 years and was a member of Sardis Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a daughter, Ruby Lunsford Reedy of Covington; sons, Hendley A. Lunsford of McDonough, Ellis H. Lunsford of Covington, and Carlton, E. Lunsford of McDonough; sister, Marie Jones of Covington; brothers, Eugene and Roy Mitchell, both of Jackson; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Lunsford, Edna Mae Shaddix
Jackson Progress Argus 06 May 1965
Mrs. Lunsford Was Buried In Newton County
     Funeral services for Mrs. J. P. Lunsford of Route 1, McDonough, who died April 29th, were conducted Saturday afternoon at four o'clock from the County Line Baptist Church in Newton County with the Rev. Charles L. Moody officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home of Covington in charge of arrangements. The body lay in state at the church for 30 minutes.
     Mrs. Lunsford is survived by her husband; three sons, Bill Lunsford, McDonough; J. T. Lunsford, East Point; Stewart Lunsford, Covington; three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Hall, Jackson; Mrs. W. T. Chesnut, Portsmouth, Va.; Mrs. Thomas West, College Park; brothers, Raymond Shadix, East Point; Randle Shadix, Covington; sisters, Mrs. Glenn Lunsford, Jackson; Mrs. Joel Wall, Covington; Mrs. Mamie Wilson, Conyers; and Mrs. Walter Lee, Chicago.

Lunsford, Freddie Slaton
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 5, 1948.
F. S. Lunsford Called by Death.
     F. S. Lunsford, 70, well known resident of the Fincherville community, died January 29 after an illness of several days. Death was attributed to pneumonia and complications.
     Born and reared in Henry county, he had been a resident of Butts county for 25 years and was a successful planter and truck farmer. Several years ago Mr. Lunsford had exhibits at the Butts county fair and in recent years grew truck crops on a large scale. He was a member of Sardis Baptist church and a member of Worthville lodge of Masons.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Ozella Yancey; five children, Mrs. Jim Smith, Atlanta; Mrs. Travis Christian, Porterdale; Rev. Worthy Lunsford, Gainesville; Clifford Lunsford, Jackson; and Hugh Lunsford, Henry county; three sisters, Mrs. J. T. Fincher, Jackson, Mrs. Lon Cowan and Mrs. Charlie Allen; seven brother. Poly, Carl, Grady, Boze, Bonnie, Glenn and Walter Lunsford, and several; grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Sardis church. Rev. George Light, Mercer University student pastor, officiated and burial was in the churchyard. Carmichael Funeral Home was in charge of plans.

Lunsford, George Howell
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Feb 1986
     George Howell Lunsford, 59, of Route 1, Jackson, died Sunday morning in a Columbus hospital.
     Mr. Lunsford was a native of Butts County, son of the late George Clomer Lunsford and Lillie Mae Coady Lunsford. He was retired from Avondale Mills.
     Survivors include two sons, Johnny Lunsford of Jenkinsburg and Larry Lunsford of Hampton; daughters, Dianne Ross and Angle Worley, both of Jackson; eight grandchildren; sisters, Benita Freeman of Jackson, Dorothy. Singley of Barnesville, Inez Reeves of Flovilla, Trellis Brumbalow of Gainesville, and Peggy Dailey of Monticello; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Hollis Lunsford officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lunsford, George Steadman
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1974
Mr. Lunsford Passes In Rome
     Mr. George Steadman Lunsford, 99, of Route 7, Burr Road, Rome, died Thursday morning, February 28th, in a Rome hospital following a short illness.
     Mr. Lunsford was born January 15, 1875, in Henry County, the son of the late Mr. Dave Lunsford and Mrs. Emma Maddox Lunsford. He resided most of his life in Henry County, moving to Rome 12 years ago. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Lunsford was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Company. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church in Henry County. His wife, Mrs. Lovina Wilder Lunsford, preceded him in death on June 7, 1948.
     Funeral services were held March 1st at Fairhaven Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Anderson officiating.
     Interment was in Floyd Memory Gardens with Jennings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lunsford is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary Bohannon of Jackson, Mrs. Ollie Lumsden, Conyers; and Mrs. W. N. Tolbert, Rome; one son, Clomer Lunsford, Jackson; two brothers, J. P. Lunsford of Snapping Shoals, and Glenn Lunsford Jackson a number of grandchildren; great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Lunsford, Glenn Cleveland
Jackson Progress Argus 16 May 1974
Mr. Lunsford Buried At Sardis
     Mr. Glenn Cleveland Lunsford, 81, of Route 1, Jackson died Thursday afternoon, May 9th, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Butts County Coroner John Sherrell reported a note was left to relatives.
     Mr. Lunsford was born in Butts County on September 26th, 1892, the son of the late Mr. David Evans Lunsford and Mrs. Dora Ann Maddox Lunsford. He resided a long number of years at Route 1, Jackson, near the Butts-Henry County line and was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Company in Porterdale for a long period, alternating his occupation with farming. His wife, Mrs. Lucille Shadix Lunsford, preceded him in death.
     Funeral services were conducted from Sardis Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the body placed in state at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. Bill Whitlatch and Rev Bill Gafford officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery with D. T. Carmichael & Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lunsford is survived, by one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Mazer of Monticello, Minnesota; a brother, J. T. Lunsford of McDonough; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Lunsford, Grady Watkins
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jul 1966
Grady Lunsford Dies At Henry County Home
     Mr. Grady W. Lunsford 76, of Henry County died at his home in the New Hope community on July 8.
     Funeral services were held July 9 at the Philadelphia Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Lunsford is survived by his wife, the former Miss Josie Laney; one daughter, Mrs. Pete Wilder, McDonough; two brothers, J. P. Lunsford and Glenn Lunsford, both of Henry County; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Mae Allen, Porterdale and Mrs. Dove Fincher, Jackson; two grandchildren, Mrs. Dickie Moore, Jackson and Mrs. Roscoe Smith, Griffin; three great-grandchildren.

Lunsford, Jesse Carl
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Sep 1981
Lunsford Rites Held Monday
     Funeral services for Jesse Carl Lunsford, of Tucker, were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Lowndes and McLane Funeral Home in Tucker. The Rev. Randolph D. Mullis officiated and interment was in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.
     Mr. Lunsford died Saturday morning at DeKalb General Hospital following a lengthy period of declining health.
     A native of Butts County, he was a graduate of Jackson High School in the class of 1936. The Lunsford family resided for many years on Covington Street in Jackson.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Spencer Lunsford; daughters, Mrs. L.J. Patterson of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. John Nicholson of Norcross, Mrs. G.M. Stancil, Lawrenceville; sons, Robert E. Lunsford of Snellville and William G. Lunsford of Greensboro, N.C.; sisters, Mrs. Vonciel Conner of Atlanta and Mrs. Myrtice Bennett of Madison, Tenn.; brother, L.H. Lunsford of Snellville; sister-in-law, Mrs. J.W. Lunsford of Griffin; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Memorial gifts may be made to either the Building Fund of the First Baptist Church of Tucker or the American Cancer Society.

Lunsford, Jessie Barnie
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jun 1954
J. B. Lunsford Dies in Griffin
     J. B. Lunsford, 57, resident of the Fincherville community, died in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital Thursday, June 10 at 3:15 as the result of a heart attack
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:30 p. m. at Sardis Baptist Church with the Rev. M. O. Harrell and the Rev. Joe Faulkner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with D. T. Carmichael & Son undertakers in charge.
     Mr. Lunsford was a farmer of the Fincherville community. He had been in declining health for some time. He was a member of Sardis church.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Frances Mitchell; four daughters, Mrs. Frances Allen of Virginia; Mrs. Mildred Stroud of McDonough; Mrs. Herbert Ogletree and Mrs. Garland Cook of Jackson; three brothers and one sister; six grandchildren.

Lunsford, John Walters
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1966
J. W. Lunsford Dies in Griffin
     Mr. John Walters Lunsford, 63, of 433 South Sixth Street, Griffin, former prominent Jackson businessman, died at 11 o'clock Monday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where he had been a patient for the past ten days.
     Mr. Lunsford had been ill for the past year. He owned and operated the Lunsford Electric & Furniture Company in Griffin and was a member of the First Methodist Church, a Mason, and a member of the Griffin Rotary Club.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock from the First Methodist Church with Dr. Delma A. Hagood and Rev. J. W. Kelley officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lunsford is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elise Barnett Lunsford; two sons, Richard Lunsford and Thomas Lunsford; two daughters, Mrs. Janie Coleman and Miss Dorothy Lunsford, all of Griffin; three brothers, Evans Lunsford, Leon Lunsford and Jesse Lunsford; two sisters, Mrs. Buford Connor and Mrs. Myrtice Bennett, all of Atlanta; one grandson.
  
Lunsford, Lillie Mae Coady
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Dec 1982
     Mrs. Lillie Mae Coady Lunsford, 79, of Rt. 1, Jackson died Nov. 23 at the Westbury Medical Home in Jenkinsburg.
     A native of Newton County, Mrs. Lunsford was a retired textile worker and a member of the Sardis Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, George Clomer Lunsford of Jackson; a son, George Howell Lunsford of Jackson; five daughters, Mrs. Vernita Freeman of Jackson, Mrs. Dorothy Singley of Barnesville. Mrs. Inez Reeves of Flovilla, Mrs. Trellis Brumbelow of Gainesville, and Mrs. Peggy Daily of Monticello; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Myars of Covington and Mrs. Adonna Kitchens of McDonough; nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Thursday at 3 p. rn. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson with Rev. Hollis Lunsford officiating. Burial was in the County Line Baptist Church cemetery in Newton County.
     Pallbearers were Billy Singley, Johnny Lunsford, and Larry Lunsford. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Wilson and Gery Hoard.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lunsford, Martha Scarbary
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jan 1984
     Mrs. Martha Scarbary Lunsford, 53, of Route 1, Jackson, died Sunday at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.
     Mrs. Lunsford was born in Bibb County, daughter of the late Jefferson Scarbary and Trixie Dupree Scarbary.
     She is survived by her husband, George H. Lunsford of Jackson; son, Tommy Wilson of Kite, Ga.; daughter, Faye Lawrence of Kite; three grandsons; four brothers, Burford Scarbary of Macon, Frank Scarbary of Alberton, and J. T. Scarbary and Raymond Scarbary, both of Macon; sisters, Sadie Faulk of Indian Springs and Sara Martin of Locust Grove; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Letson officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lunsford, Minnie Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jul 1975
Mrs. Lunsford Buried At Sardis
     Mrs. Minnie Jones Lunsford, 85, died about noon Thursday, July 17th, at Sylvan Grove Hospital. In declining health for some time she was admitted to the hospital Wednesday and had been a patient at Westbury Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg.
     Born in Newton County on October 17th, 1889, she was a daughter of the late William C. Jones and the late Mrs. Sara Ann Edwards Jones. She was the widow of Mr.
Bose K Lunsford. Mrs. Lunsford was a member of the Red Oak Methodist Church in Newton County.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Preston Bridges and Rev. Henry Brooks officiating. Interment was in Sardis Baptist Church cemetery in Henry County with Sherrell Funeral .Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Lunsford is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Howard Potts of Covington; five sons, Vess Lunsford of Jackson; Howell Lunsford of Locust Grove; Roy Lunsford and W. C. Lunsford, both of McDonough; Haywood Lunsford of Covington; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Hugh Jones, Pete Jones, Don Lunsford, Bill Lunsford, George H. Lunsford, and Larry Lunsford.
     
Lunsford, Rebecca Levonia Wilder
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 1, 1948.
Rites at Sardis for Mrs. Lunsford.
     Mrs. G. S Lunsford, 71 years of age, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday at her home near Fincherville after a long illness. She had been partially paralyzed for fourteen years.
     She was born in Henry county, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wise [Wilder], but had resided in Butts for several years. Mrs. Lunsford was a member of Sardis Baptist church.
     Survivors are her husband and two sons, G. C. and W. D. Lunsford of Jackson; four daughters, Mrs. Sam Boleman [Bohannon] of Jackson; Mrs. Sadie Jenkins of Locust Grove; Mrs. W. M. Tolbert of Rome; Mrs. Ollie Jane Lunsford of Porterdale.
     Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sardis church. Burial was in the churchyard and plans were directed by Thornton Funeral Home.

Lunsford, Rebie Clifford (Pete)
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Apr 1964
R. C. Lunsford Buried Today
     Funeral services for Mr. Rebie Clifford (Pete) Lunsford of Rt. 1, McDonough, will be conducted this afternoon, April 23, at three o'clock from the Sardis Baptist Church in Henry County. Rev. W. N. Tarlton, Rev. Cecil Gilmer and Rev. Argin Floyd, pastor of the Worthville Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery with D. T. Carmichael and Son of McDonough in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lunsford died Tuesday in a North Carolina Veterans Hospital after undergoing surgery. He had been a patient there for approximately a month and had been in ill health for several years. He made his home in Henry County near the Butts line.
     Surviving Mr. Lunsford are his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Morris Young of Michigan; Mrs. Charles Kersey and Mrs. David Cook of Jackson; Mrs. Troy Mayo of Forest Park; Mrs. Johnny Moss and Miss Patsy Lunsford of McDonough; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Smith of Forest Park; Mrs. Travis Christian of Porterdale; two brothers, Mr. W. F. Lunsford of Greensboro; Mr. H. S. Lunsford of McDonough; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Lunsford, Vester Anthony (Tony)
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Apr 1970
Tony Lunsford Succumbs To Car Injuries
     Vester Anthony (Tony) Lunsford, 19, of Route 1, McDonough, became Butts County's first traffic fatality of 1970 when he succumbed to internal injuries Monday, March 30th, received in an accident March 15th when his car overturned on the Hall's Bridge Road about four miles east of Jackson.
     The accident occurred Sunday night, March 15th, when the car in which the McDonough youth was driving overturned on a curve on the Hall's Bridge Road. He received internal injuries when he was thrown from the car with the vehicle rolling over on him.
     He was first treated at Sylvan Grove Hospital and later transferred to the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where the seriousness of his injuries became apparent.
     Funeral services for Mr. Lunsford were held Wednesday afternoon, April 1st, at three o'clock from the Sardis Baptist Church with the body laying in state from 2:30 until the hour of the funeral.
     Rev. James M. Flanders and Rev. Robert Chambers officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery with D. T. Carmichael & Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lunsford is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lunsford, of McDonough; a . sister, Mrs. W. C. Norsworthy, of Jackson; brothers, Russell Lunsford, Danny Lunsford, both of McDonough, Johnny Lunsford, Augusta; several nieces and nephews.

Lunsford, Walter E.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Feb 1973
Man Burns To Death in Mired Truck
     A 91-year-old Newton County man, Walter E. Lunsford, of Rocky Plains Road, burned to death early Saturday evening when the pick-up truck in which he was a passenger caught fire when it became mired and stuck on Shotbag Road between Worthville and Fincherville about a mile north of Keys Ferry Road.
     Butts County Sheriff Barney L. Wilder said that the pick-up truck was driven by Mr. Lunsford's grandson, Lamar Lunsford, also of Newton County. Mr. Wilder reported evidence indicated that the driver attempted to either turn around or back up on the narrow unpaved road with the vehicle becoming mired in the sand and mud along the road's edge. The fire is believed to have begun, according to the Butts County Sheriff, when the driver spun the wheels repeatedly in an effort to extricate the truck, the fire starting from the friction.
     Sheriff Wilder said that evidence points to the grandson having been drinking and that his efforts to remove his grandfather from the burning truck were made more difficult by the fact that the door on the passenger side was against brush and undergrowth along the road's edge.
     Butts County Coroner John Sherrell said that when he arrived on the scene the body of Mr. Lunsford was half out of the passenger side of the truck with the flames having heavily destroyed a portion of his body from his abdomen downward.
     The body was removed to Sherrell Funeral Home where Dr. Larry Howard of the State Crime Lab performed an autopsy Sunday afternoon which disclosed no evidence of foul play with death attributed to the fire.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at eleven o'clock from the chapel a Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home in Covington with the Rev. Bill Cagle officiating. Interment was in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Henry County.
     Mr. Lunsford is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Parrish, Covington; a son, Rev. Hollis Lunsford, Covington; a sister, Mrs. Addie Mae Allen, Covington; three brothers, Steadman Lunsford, Rome, Glenn Lunsford, College Park and J. P. Lunsford of McDonough; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Lyle, Gene
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 28, 1953
Chamblee Boy Drowns in Lake; Negligence Cited
     As a result of the drowning Sunday morning in Jackson Lake of 7-year-old Gene Lyle of Chamblee, his other and an Atlanta man are being held in the Butts county jail, charged with operating a motorboat under the influence of intoxicants.
     A coroner's jury, empaneled Tuesday morning by Joel Crane, Butts county coroner, rendered a verdict of "accidental drowning by negligence" and recommended that the local grand jury investigate the case.
     Their verdict, signed by Homer Capps as foreman, was:
     "We, the jury find that Gene Lyle came to his death because of accidental; drowning by negligence of mother and companion, A. L. Vaughn. We the jury recommend that the grand jury investigate the case in order to clean it up."
     Members of the jury were Alonza Thomas, Bob Fears, Bun Knowles, Howard Perdue, W. W. Turner and Homer Capps.
     Sheriff J. D. (Bud) Pope said that bond of $1000 have been fixed for the child's mother, Mrs. Grace Lyle, 29, of 5420 North Peachtree Road, Chamblee, and Arrie Louis Vaughn, 32, of 595 Boulevard, N. E., employee of an Atlanta soft drink bottling plant.
     Acting under a recently enacted Georgia law making drunken motorboat operating a punishable offense, Sheriff Pope added that the arrest of the Fulton couple was his first under the new law.
     Scene of the Sunday drowning was a portion of Jackson Lake in vicinity of Jackson Lake Inn.
     As the motorboat carrying Mrs. Lyle, Vaughn, the drowning victim and Mrs. Lyle's other son, Tony Lyle, aged 9, neared the shore, Sheriff Pope said, the youngest child "either fell or jumped" into the lake where the water is 12 to 15 feet deep.
     Members of the Jackson National Guard, state troopers and GBI agents assisted sheriff's deputies in searching for the child's body. Going overboard at approximately 11:45 a.m., the body was recovered art 3:20 p.m., the sheriff added.
     Sheriff Pope said Mrs. Lyle told him the two children were hers by her first husband, but that the assumed the name of her second husband, Sgt. D. O. Lyle, who is now woth the Air Force in Casablanca.
     The body of the drowning victim was removed to Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in Jackson and was sent Tuesday to Anderson, S. C., for burial.
     Sheriff Pope said the drowning Sunday, the first of the year in the Butts county area of the lake, raised the total to more than 100 victims of drowning since the dam was built in 1909.

Lynch, Annie Hayes
The Jackson Progress-Argus April 24, 1969
Mrs. Lynch Was Buried Friday In Henry County.
     A Butts County native, Mrs. Annie Hays Lynch, 75, of 823 West Solomon Street, Griffin, died Wednesday afternoon, April 16, at the Brightmoor Medical Center where she had been a patient since February 4.
     Mrs. Lynch had made her home in Griffin since 1920, moving there from Henry County. She was employed at the Old Chambers Candy Co., and later was employed for 20 years at the Spalding Knitting Mill before her retirement. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Jackson Hayes and Mrs. Sadie Gresham Hayes. Mrs. Lynch was the widow of Mr. Robert G. Lynch and joined the Bethany Baptist Church in Henry County 50 years ago.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. Allan Huckaby officiated with interment in the Bethany Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mrs. Lynch had no immediate survivors.

Lynch, Bessie Kate Smith
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 10, 1988
     Bessie Smith Lynch, 83, of 1039 High Falls Road, Griffin, died Sunday at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Westwood Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev. Roebuck Burch officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Lynch was a member of East Griffin Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Dundee Mills.
     Survivors include a son, William (Bill) Lynch of Williamson, daughters, Marlene Crawford of Griffin and Dorothy Mask of Hinesville; sister, Mrs. Marvin Harris, of Jackson; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight step-great-great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Lynch, Bessie Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1988
     Bessie Smith Lynch, 83, of 1039 High Palls Road, Griffin, died Sunday at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a. m, in the chapel of Westwood Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev. Robuck Burch officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County.

Lynch, Charles Mortimer
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Feb 1941
C. M. Lynch, 66, Taken by Death
     Mr. Charles Mortimer Lynch, 66 years of age, died Saturday at 1 a.m. at his home near Locust Grove after an illness of sometime. Mr. Lynch was a well-known farmer and merchant. He was a member of England Chapel Methodist church.
     He was a son of the late Mr. George Lynch and Mrs. Elizabeth Rich Lynch of Butts county and had spent his entire life in this section.
     Surviving are a son, George E. Lynch, Chattanooga, Tenn.; a daughter, Miss Lucile Lynch; a brother, William Lynch, McDonough; two sisters, Mrs. George W. Brooks, Jackson, and Mrs. Hugh McClean, San Diego, Calif.
     Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the Rev. E. W. McDougal, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Circuit, and the Rev. T. R. Scott of Thomaston officiated. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers w e r e Willie Brooks, Dan Elkins, Elmo Hammock, Jim Brown, Davis Paul, Lamar Elkins.

Lynch, Dora Harkness
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 25 1948.
Mrs. Dora Lynch Taken by Death.
     Mrs. Dora Harkness Lynch, 81 years of age, died March 20 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Fears, on the Monticello Road. She had been ill for five weeks.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Sunday at 3 p.m. and Rev. L. L. Minton officiated. The pallbearers were grandsons, Frank Fears, Calvin Faers, Ellis Maddox, Frank Lynch, Horace Lynch, William Lynch.
     She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pickney Lynch of Henry county and was a member of the Baptist church.
     Survivors are five sons, Pickney, Otis, Mick, Clomer, and Sam Lynch; three daughters, Mrs. H. C Fears, Mrs. J. B. Maddox and Mrs. Troy Ivey; 38 grandchildren.

Lynch, Charles Mortimer
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 13, 1941
C. M. Lynch, 66, Taken By Death.
     Mr. Charles Mortimer Lynch, 66, years of age, died Saturday at 1 a.m. at his home near Locust Grove after an illness of sometime. Mr. Lynch was a well known farmer and merchant. He was a member of England Chapel Methodist church.
     He was a son of the late Mr. George Lynch and Mrs. Elizabeth Rich Lynch of Butts county and had spent his entire life in this section.
     Surviving are a son, George E. Lynch, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a daughter, Miss Lucile Lynch; a brother, William Lynch, McDonough; two sisters, Mrs. George W. Brooks, Jackson, and Mrs. Hugh McClean, San Diego, Calif.
     Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the Rev. E. W. McDougal, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Circuit and the Rev. T. R. Scott of Thomasville officiated. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were Willie Brooks, Dan Elkins, Elmo Hammock, Jim Brown, Davis Paul, Lamar Elkins.

Lynch, Clomer
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 30, 1971
Clomer Lynch Buried Sunday At Pepperton.
     Mr. Clomer Lynch, 67, of 271 Oakland Circle, Jackson, died Christmas Eve in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where he had been hospitalized since December 12th. He had been in declining health for several months.
     Mr. Lynch was born in Butts county on March 14th, 1904 to the late Mr. Jim Lynch and Mrs. Dora Harkness Lynch, both of Butts County. He was a retired textile worker and a member of Second Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Second Baptist Church with Rev. A. L. Price and Rev. Preston Bridges, both of Jackson, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Sherrell Lynch of Jackson; four sons, Brantless Lynch, of Scottsdale, Jimmy Lynch of Indianapolis, Indiana, Tommy Lynch, of Jackson, Lamar Lynch, of Milner; a brother, Sam Lynch of Sulphur Springs, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Fears, of Riverdale, Mrs. Troy Ivey, of Forsyth; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Luther Byars, Smith Faulkner, Mack Byrd, A. G. Cook, Tyrus Grant, and Robert Strawn.

Lynch, Dixon
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 24, 1956
Monticello Youth Drowns Friday At Lake Jackson.
     Funeral services for Dixon Lynch, 11, who drowned Friday night at Jackson Lake, were held at three o'clock Sunday from a Monticello funeral home.
     The youth was camping at Jackson Lake with a group of 4-H Club boys when he was missed and his body was recovered about midnight after a brief search.

Lynch, Dora Agnes Harkness
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 25, 1948
Mrs. Dora Lynch Taken By Death
     Mrs. Dora Harkness Lynch, 81 years of age died March 20 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Fears on the Monticello Road. She had been ill for five weeks.
Funeral services were held at Macedonia church, Sunday at 3 P.M. and Rev. L. L. Minton officiated. The pallbearers were grandsons, Frank Fears, Calvin Ivey, Ellis Maddox, Frank Lynch, Horace Lynch, William Lynch.
     She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Pinkey Lynch** of Henry County and was a member of the Baptist Church.
     Survivors are five sons, Pinkey, Otis, Mick, Clomer, and Sam Lynch, three daughters; Mrs. H. C. Fears, Mrs. J. B. Maddox, and Mrs. Troy Ivey; 38 grandchildren.

Lynch, Emma Lee Leverette
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 25, 1925
Mrs. Mick Lynch Claimed By Death
     Mrs. Mick Lynch, 21 years of age, died at her home in Pepperton, Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock following an illness of some time. She was formerly Miss Emma Lee Leverette and is survived by her husband and one child; her father, Mr. W. L. Leverette.
     Funeral services were held at Stark Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Augustus Ernest conducted the services and interment was in the church yard.

Lynch, George
  Middle Georgia Argus January 20, 1891
Mr. George Lynch Dead.
     It becomes our sad duty to note the death of Mr. George Lynch, which occurred on Thursday night of last week of typhoid fever. It is always sad to hear of the death of a good man, and more especially in the prime of life and a genuine good man like the subject of this notice. He was about forty-five years of age and a useful citizen. The bereaved family have our sympathies.

Lynch, Harvey Lee
  Butts County Progress March 27, 1914
Harvey Lee Lynch Dies At Home In Pepperton
     Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lynch have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their seven year-old son, Harvey Lee, which occurred Sunday afternoon and resulted from an illness of several weeks. Peritonitis was the cause of death.
     This lad was a boy of promise and was popular with his schoolmates and all who knew him. He was a bright and manly little fellow and his death caused widespread sorrow. To the family it was a particularly hard blow.
     The funeral was held from the residence at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, the services being in charge of Rev. A. E. Sansburn. Interment was in the City Cemetery.
     Harvey Lee is survived by his parents, three brothers, his grand parents and other relatives who mourn his passing.

Lynch, Harvey M.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 13, 1977
Harvey Lynch Is Buried At Forest Hills.
     Funeral services for Harvey M. Lynch of 8279 Magnolia Drive, Jonesboro, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Howard L. Carmichael & Sons. The Rev. W. P. Berker officiated and interment was in Forest Hills.
     Among the survivors was a sister, Mrs. Lillie Barr, of Jackson.
     Other survivors were daughters, Mrs. J. H. Peterson, Jackson, Miss.; Mrs. I. H. Quattlebaum, Jonesboro; son, Michael E. Lynch, Atlanta; sisters, Mary Belle Allen, Mrs. Margaret Sullivan and Mrs. Irma Steele of Atlanta; Mrs. Anne Claxton, Ft. Myers, Fla., Mrs. Martha Endsley Austell; brothers, J. W. Lynch, Stone Mountain and Patrick Lynch, Hapeville.

Lynch,Infant
  The Jackson Argus November 29, 1901
     The Argus deeply sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Lynch in the death of their infant. The Master had need of another bright jewel in His Crown.

Lynch, James Asbury
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 6, 1933
  James A. Lynch Is Taken By Death
       The death of Mr. James A. Lynch, 74, well known resident of the county, occurred Wednesday morning at 2 0'clock at his home on Troy McClure place. He was stricken with a fatal illness in the afternoon and passed away after few hours, death being attributed to a stroke of paralysis.
     Mr. Lynch had resided in the county for many years and was highly esteemed by many friends. He is survived by his wife who was a Miss Harkness before marriage; four daughters, Mrs. J. T. Ivey of Monroe county, Mrs. John Mills of Griffin, Mrs. J. D. Maddox of Jackson and Mrs. H. C. Fears of Flovilla; sons, Messrs. Pink, Otis, Mick, Clomer and Sam Lynch; one brother W. H. Lynch and one sister Amanda Lynch.
     Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Macedonia, with Rev. L. L. Minton officiating and interment in the church yard.

Lynch, James Franklin
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 21, 1970
James F. Lynch, Butts Native, Killed In Wreck.
     Mr. James Franklin Lynch, 53, of 1237 Seago Drive, Griffin, died early Sunday morning May 17th, in Memorial Hospital at Adel from injuries received in an automobile accident on Saturday night.
     State patrolman said the wreck in which Mr. Lynch died occurred on the I-75 south of Lenox Saturday night when the vehicle he was driving collided with the rear of a moving tractor trailer truck.
     Mr. Lynch was born in Butts County but lived in Griffin for a long number of years. He was employed by Carden Brothers Produce as a truck driver. He was a veteran of World War II.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from McDonald Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. Cecil Dix and Rev. Gene Calhoun officiated with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Damron Lynch, four daughters, Mrs. Patricia Hobbs, Mrs. Ann Smith, Miss Deborah Lynch, Miss Libby Lynch, all of Griffin; four sons, James D. Lynch, Jerry F. L. Lynch, and Jackie L. Lynch, all of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Higgins, of Griffin and Mrs. Annie Cook of Jackson; two brothers, Willie L. Lynch, of Griffin and Brantless Lynch, of Augusta; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lynch, James Pinkney
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 30, 1968
James P. Lynch Buried Tuesday At Stark Rites.
     Mr. James Pinkney Lynch of 924 Greer Road, Griffin, died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Sunday morning.
     Mr. Lynch was a native of Butts County but had resided in Griffin most of his life. A retired textile employee, Mr. Lynch was a member of the Wildwood Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from McDonald Chapel in Griffin with Rev. Cecil Dix and the Rev. Edward Lynch officiating. Interment was in the Stark Methodist Church Cemetery in Butts County.
     Mr. Lynch is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Huggins, of Griffin and Mrs. Annie Mae Cook, of Jackson; three sons, James Franklin Lynch, Willie L. Lynch, both of Griffin, and Brantless Lynch, of Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Fears, of Warner Robins and Mrs. Annie Mae Ivey of Forsyth; two brothers, Sam Lynch of Sulphur Springs, Texas and Clomer Lynch of Jackson; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
  
Lynch, Kenneth Walker
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Aug 1938
Master Kenneth W. Lynch Died on Saturday Morning
     Kenneth Walker Lynch, 8-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lynch, of Pepperton. died Saturday morning. Funeral services were held at the Pepperton church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and Rev. L. L. Minton officiated. Friends extend sympathy to the family in their bereavement.

Lynch, Lemma Kitchens
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 30, 1930
Mrs. C. L. Lynch Passed Away Thursday Evening.
     The death of Mrs. C. L. Lynch, 22 years of age, occurred at her home near Stark Thursday night of the past week. Before her marriage she was Miss Lema Kitchens and is survived by her husband and infant son; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brant Kitchens; four brothers, Jim, Rufus, Alton and Hardeman Kitchens, of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at the Worthville Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. L. L. Minton officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.

Lynch, Lovie Lou Maddox
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 1, 1929
Mrs. Mick Lynch Passed Away On Sunday Evening
     The death of Mrs. Mick Lynch, 25 years of age, occurred at her home in Pepperton Sunday night. She had been ill for about five weeks, suffering from influenza and other complications. Many friends in the county regret to learn of her death.
     Mrs. Lynch, who was Miss Lovie Lou Maddox, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Maddox, before her marriage was born and reared in the county. She was a member of the Pepperton church and was highly esteemed for her many fine qualities of character.
     She is survived by her husband, four children, Gladys, Grace, Horace, and Agnes Lee Lynch; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Maddox; seven brothers, Messrs. Carl, C. J., Lewis, Arthur, Fred, Harold, and Lemond Maddox; three sisters, Mrs. Marvin Tillery, Misses Sarah and Lillie Maddox. Funeral services were held at the Pepperton church Monday afternoon at 2:30 0'clock, with the pastor, Rev. A. A. Heath, officiating. Interment was in the cemetery at Stark Methodist church.

Lynch, Mary Jess Trapp
Jackson Argus May 30, 1955
  Last Rites Held For Mrs. Lynch
       Mrs. Mary Trapp Lynch, 68, of Griffin, the mother of A. S. Cook of Jackson, died Monday night at her Griffin home following an illness of five months.
     She was born in Butts county but had lived in Griffin at 527 North Second street for the last eight years.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Stark Methodist church with the Rev. Hoyt McGhee and Rev. W. H. Lewis officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery.
     Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. S. Cook of Jackson and Mrs. Garvis Huggins of Griffin; three sons, Frank Lynch, Willie L. Lynch and Brantless Lynch all of Griffin; a sister Mrs. Mae Bell Lovett of Atlanta; a brother Jim Trapp of Atlanta, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Lynch, Mattie Irene McElroy
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 23, 1933
Mrs. Chas. M. Lynch Is Taken By Death.
     The death of Mrs. Charles M. Lynch, 6 years of age, occurred Saturday night at 11 o'clock at her home near Locust Grove. She had been in declining health for some time and suffered from a heart affection. Her passing brings regret to a host of friends.
     Mrs. Lynch was Miss Nettie McEloy before her marriage. She was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Andrew McElroy, esteemed residents of the High Falls community. She was a member of the England Chapel Methodist church and was widely beloved for her many fine qualities of character. Since her marriage Mrs. Lynch has resided near Locust Grove
     She is survived by her husband and one son, Mr. G. F. Lynch, of Knoxville, Tenn., and a daughter, Miss Lucile Lynch, of Locust Grove.; one sister, Mrs. A. A. Lemon, of Jackson, and two brothers, Mr. A. J. McElroy, of High Falls, and Mr. J. P. McElroy, of Forsyth.
     Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Methodist church Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. A. McNeil, of McDonough, and Rev. R. C. Owen, of Jenkinsburg officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery.

Lynch, Nell Woodall
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Feb 1974
Mrs. Lynch Buried In Columbus
     Mrs. Nell Woodall Lynch, 88, of 152 Stafford Avenue, Barnesville died Tuesday night at her residence following a lengthy illness.
     Mrs. Lynch was the widow of Dr. Homer Marion Lynch. A native of Pike County she had resided in Columbus with her husband for many years. She had resided in Barnesville since 1954. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Columbus.
     She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary W. Dobbs, Mrs. Jennie W. Sims, both of Barnesville, and Mrs. Sara W. Timberlake of Jackson; two brothers, Tarver Woodall of Barnesville and Grady Woodall of Zebulon.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the graveside in the Park Hill cemetery in Columbus. Dr. Howard Ethington and the Rev. Robert J. Potts officiated. Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville was in charge of plans.

Lynch, Otis Ball
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Feb 1963
Otis B. Lynch Dies In Griffin
     Mr. Otis Ball Lynch, 67, of 38 Brooks Avenue, Griffin, died early Thursday morning, January 31, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     Mr. Lynch was born in Henry County and had lived in Griffin 22 years. He was a retired employee of Dundee Mill No. Two. He was a veteran of WorId War II, serving with the 149th Infantry in Germany.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from McDonald Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Formby and the Rev. J. C. McGaha officiating. Burial was in Griffin Memorial Gardens.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Kate Smith Lynch; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Mask of Hinesville and Mrs. Marlene Murphy of Griffin; a son, William Otis Lynch of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. J. B. Maddox of Opelika, Ala.; Mrs. Troy lvy of Forsyth and Mrs. Herbert Fears of Jackson; four brothers, Sam Lynch of Dallas, Tex., Mick Lynch of Porterdale, Clomer Lynch of Jackson and J. P. Lynch of Griffin; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lynch, W. Travis
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 15, 1981
Lynch Rites Held Friday.
     Funeral services for W. Travis Lynch, 76, of Shady Dale, were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Monticello United Methodist Church. Interment was in West View cemetery under the direction of Jordan Funeral Home.
     Mr. Lynch, a native of Jasper County, was a building contractor and was widely known in Butts County for the quality of his workmanship.
     Among the survivors is a son, K. Beynon Lynch, of Monticello, whose wife is the former Cathy Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kelly of Jackson.

Lynch, William Herron
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 16, 1948
William H. Lynch Called By Death.
     The death of William Herron Lynch, 93 years of age, occurred at his home in Monroe County Thursday.
     Native of Butts county and life long resident until a few years ago when he moved to Monroe county to live with relatives. Mr. Lynch had many friends here. He was the last member of his immediate family. He was engaged in farming until advanced age forced his retirement.
     Funeral services were held at Memorial Chapel in Forsyth at 2 p.m. Saturday and Rev. A. A. Heath officiated. Burial was in Corinth cemetery in the Sandy Springs community of Butts County.
     Surviving is a niece, Mrs. J. T. Ivey, and several other nieces and nephews.

Lynch, William Mickleberry
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 14, 1963
Rites Sunday in Newton County for W. Mick Lynch
     Funeral serviced for Mr. William "Mick" Lynch, 63, of Porterdale, native of Butts County were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the County Line Baptist church in Newton county. Rev. Charles L. Moody and Rev. Bill Gagle officiated at the service with interment in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Lynch, a retired textile employee, died Friday following a period of declining health. He was brother of Clomer Lynch and Mary Fears of Jackson. Other survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Ann Fisher and Mrs. Grace Woodruff, both of Porterdale; Mrs. Irene Ball of San Antonia, Texas; three sons, James and Ronnie Lynch of Porterdale, Harmon Lynch of Covington; three brothers, three sisters, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Lyon, Bernice Hyder
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Dec 1981
Mrs. Lyon Was Buried Monday
     Mrs. Bernice Hyder Lyon, 68, of Route two Jackson Lake community, died Thursday night at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg following a lengthy illness.
     Born in Henrietta, N. C., she was the daughter of the late Moses E. Hyder and Mrs. Lillian M. Hyder. She was the widow of James T. Lyons and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jackson.
     Mrs. Lyons is survived by two sons, Alton (Bonie) Lyon of Griffin, Frank T. Lyon of Plaino, Texas; two brothers, Fred Hyder of Stockbridge and John T. Hyder of Milledgeville; a sister, Mrs. Lois Rollins of Phoenix, Arizona; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews,
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lyon were conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiating. Interrnent was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lyon, J. P., Rev.
  Middle Georgia Argus December 2, 1892
A Good Preacher Dead.
     Rev. J. P. Lyon, a Primitive Baptist preacher, well known to many Butts County people died at his home in Upson county two weeks ago. He was a noted minister in Towaliga primitive Baptist association, near where the writer was raised, for several years before the was. It was with his hands that we were "buried with Christ in baptism. He has gone to his reward.

Lyons, Bob (horse)
Jackson Progress-Argus 11 May 1934
"Bob Lyons," Faithful Dray Horse, Succumbs
     Ripe in years and faithful in service, "Bob Lyons," horse owned by Mr. J. L. Lyons, local agent for the Southeastern Express Company, has passed to greener pastures. The horse pulled the express wagon for 19 years and was a familiar sight on the streets of the town. The animal had attained the age of 27 years. A few months ago the horse began to fail and was retired from active service. Saturday chloroform was administered.

Lyons, Cynthia Denise
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jun 1967
Death of Lyons Infant Occurred on Sunday
     Little Miss Cynthia Denise Lyons, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Sanford Lyons of. Route 2, Jackson, died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Sunday. Graveside services were conducted Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Bostwick family cemetery. Rev. Gene Turkett officiated.
     Survivors include her parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred BostwIck of Griffin, Mrs. Bernice Lyons of Jackson; several aunts and uncles.

Lyons, Cleora Gibbs
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Oct 1959
Mrs. J. L. Lyons, Beloved Resident, Died on Sunday
     Mrs. John L. Lyons, 92, one of Jackson's most widely beloved and admired women, died Sunday morning in the Monroe County Hospital following a critical illness of brief duration. She had been in the hospital exactly a week suffering from the infirmities of advanced years and her death was not entirely unexpected.
     Born Cleora Gibbs in Barnesville, she moved to Jackson upon her marriage to the Hon. John L. Lyons, former Jackson mayor and Butts county representative in the General Assembly, who survives.
     It might be said of Mrs. Lyons that her life was encompassed by three loves and three interests her home, her church, the Jackson Methodist, and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
     A bulwark of the Methodist Church, faithful in attendance, generous with her gifts as well as time and talent, Mrs. Lyons was a teacher in the Sunday School for a long number of years. She was believed to have been the oldest member of the Jackson Methodist Church.
     She espoused the cause of temperance with the same dedication and firm resolve that she imparted to the work of her church and home. For more than 44 years she served as president of the local WCTU and it is safe to say that she almost single handedly kept this organization alive and active as long as health permitted.
     Her exemplary Christian life was an inspiration to her friends. Her devotion to her husband in the couple's sunset years, particularly since his fall several years ago when he suffered a broken hip that greatly incapacitated him, was a source of spiritual strength to all who knew her.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lyons were held Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. Lamar Watkins, pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Malcolm Ainsworth, Macon; three sons, J. R. Lyons, Detroit, Mich.; Gibbs Lyons, Stamford, Conn.; J. Leonard Lyons, Los Angeles, Calif., seven grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were J. W. O'Neal Sr., T. E. Robison Sr., D. P. Settle, L. M. Spencer, H. M. Moore, and J . Avon Gaston.

Lyons, Gibbs
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Mar 1983
     Gibbs Lyons, 84, of Stamford, Conn. died Sunday following a brief illness.
     Mr. Lyons was born Dec. 24, 1898 in Jackson, son of the late John L: Lyons and Cleorea Gibbs Lyons. He was the widower of Anna Powers Lyons.
     Mr. Lyons worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta from 1917-1919. He worked with the comptroller of currency, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., from 1919-44 as national bank examiner, receiver of insolvent bank, supervising receiver, deputy comptroller of currency, and district chief national bank examiner in Atlanta and New York.
     In 1944 he moved to Stamford where he served as president of Stamford National Bank and Trust Company until 1958. From 1958 until recently he was chairman of the board of the National Bank and Trust Company.
     Among his many activities in the Stamford community, Mr. Lyons was a director of the Stamford Water Company and the Stamford Division of Hartford Electric Company. He was a past president of the Connecticut Banking Association and the Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce.
     In addition, he served on the executive council of the American Banking Association and was a veteran of the U:S. Naval Reserves of World War One.
     Survivors include daughters, Mrs. John F. Maynahan of Stamford and Ms. Ann Gibbs Cox of Nectuchen, N.Y.; sister, Mrs. Malcolm Ainswarth of Hattiesburg, Miss.; four grandchildren.

Lyons, Henry
  The Jackson Argus March 11, 1897
A Killing.
     Henry Lyons, a peaceable old negro of Towaliga district, was killed by one Berry Benton, another son of Ham, on last Sunday night. Uncle Jesse and his jury decided that the killing was contrary to law and Berry is now boarding with Mr. Beauchamp at Hotel de Crawford.
  
Lyons, James
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1992
     Mr. James Lyons of Forsyth died June 21.
     Funeral services were held June 24 at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. W. Watts officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Lyons was born May 8,1927 in Monroe County, the son of the late Ciaero and Lois Lyons.
     Survivors include cousins, Minnie Keith of Forsyth and Mary Smith of Indian Springs; aunt, uncle, and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 
Lyons, James Robert
Jackson Progress-Argus 27 Mar 1936
Death Mr. J . R. Lyons Occurred Here Friday
     ln the death of Mr. J. R. Lyons, 71 years of age, which occurred at his home on East Third street early Friday afternoon, Jackson lost one of its most highly esteemed citizens. In declining health for the past several months, his condition had been grave for several days and members of the family were at his bedside when the end came.
     Mr. Lyons was born in Jackson and was a son of Mr. John Robert Lyons and his wife, Mrs. Lou Walthall Lyons, pioneer residents of Butts county. He had lived in Jackson all his life with the exception of several years when he was in the mercantile business in Gadsden, Ala. He had been representative of the McNeil Marble Company, of Marietta, for forty years and from point of service was the oldest salesman of that company. Officials of that company paid high tribute to his efficiency and honesty. His work was always of the highest type and it was his pleasure to give satisfaction to his customers.
     Mr. Lyons was a man of a high sense of honor and integrity. He possessed a large circle of friends among all classes. Until his health failed he was one of Georgia's best known sportsmen and showed great interest in hunting and fishing. A man of agreeable personality, he made and held friends and his passing brings sincere sorrow to the community.
     Surviving are his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Myrtice Peavy, of Greenville, Ga; one daughter, Mrs. B. K. Carmichael; one son, McNeel Lyons; two grandchildren, Bob Lyons Carmichael and Bert Carmichael, Jr.; one brother, Mr. J. L. Lyons, former mayor of Jackson and former representative from Butts county in the legislature.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Jackson Methodist church of which he was a member, with the pastor, Rev. R. P. Etheridge, in charge of the services. The vocal duets, "Rock of Ages" and ".'Abide With Me," were rendered by Mrs. David Settle and Mr. R. P. Sasnett. Beautiful floral offerings were sent by relatives and friends and were tributes of the high esteem in which he was held.
     The pallbearers were A. C. Finley, J. C. Newton, Hugh Mallet, J. B. Harrison, John Thurston and H. M. Fletcher, Jr.
     Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery with S. H. Thornton in charge.

Lyons, James Robert, Col.
Georgia Weekly Telegraph & Georgia Journal & Messenger (Macon, Ga.) August 16, 1870
     Col. Jas. R. Lyons, of Butts county, one of its best and most respected citizens, died on the 27th of July.

Lyons, Jim R.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Apr 1990
     Jim R. Lyons, 69, of Palm Beach, Fla., died March 15 of an apparent heart attack while in Mexico on a world tour.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Lyons family lot in the Jackson Cemetery, with the Rev. Mack Tnbble officiating.
     Mr. Lyons, a native of Jackson, attended Riverside Military Academy and graduated from the University of Louisville. He was a lieutenant iri the army during WW II. A widely known businessman, Mr. Lyons became associated with the Alexander Proudfoot Company where he retired last as president and chief executive officer.
     Survivors include his wife, Diane Lyons of Palm Beach, Fla.; daughters, Judy A. Lyons of Philadelphia, Pa., Roberta Bash of Malvern, Pa., Deborah Tanitsky of Bluebell, Pa.; and son, Michael J. Lyons of Seattle, Washington.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was charge of arrangements.

Lyons, Jim Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Oct 1980
Jim Lyons Was Buried In Ohio
     Funeral services for Mr. Jim Robert Lyons, 85, of 518 Second Street, New Matamoras, Ohio, were held Saturday, October 11th., at 11 a.m. from the Lee Hadley Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Bewley officiating. Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery with the Masons in charge of the service.
     Mr. Lyons was born Feb. 25, 1895 in Jackson, the son of John L. and Cleora Gibbs Lyons. He was a member of the Matamoras United Methodist Church, the Palestine Lodge 357 of Detroit, Mich., the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the Valley of Detroit, Moslem Temple A.A.O.N.M.F. of Detroit, the Marietta Shrine Club, the Matamoras Social Shrine Club, and the National Travel Club. He was a veteran of World War I.
     He was married to Mary R. Little, who survives, along with a son, Jim Robert Lyons, Jr., of Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Gibbs Lyons of Stanford, Conn. and J. Leonard Lyons of Beverly Hills, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Malcolm Ainsworth of Hattiesburg, Miss.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Lyons, John Leonard
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Nov 1960
John L. Lyons, Former Mayor, Dies at Age 92
     Mr. John Leonard Lyons, 92, one of Jackson's oldest and most prominent citizens, died Saturday night in the Pineworth Nursing Home near Macon following an extended illness.
     Several years ago during an ice storm Mr. Lyons fell in the yard of his home on Covington Street, suffering broken hip from which he never completely recovered. He expired Saturday night at the nursing home principally from the infirmities of old age.
     Born in Butts County, he was the son of James Robert Lyons and Mrs. Mary Lou Walthall Lyons, well known citizens of another generation. Early in life Mr. Lyons became an agent for the Railway Express Company in Jackson, serving in that capacity for nearly half a century until his retirement many years ago. Always active in the political life of his city and county, Mr. Lyons was twice elected Mayor of Jackson and served as Representative from Butts County in the General Assembly for one term.
     A devoted member of the Jackson Methodist Church who attended faithfully as long as health permitted, Mr. Lyons in his long membership served as a Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, and Steward. At the time of his death he was believed to be the oldest member of the Jackson Methodist Church. His near perfect attendance and loyalty to all causes espoused by the church were a source of inspiration to his friends and fellow members.
     An active civic worker, Mr. Lyons was identified with the city's progress as it member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club which, he served as president in 1934. A Mason, Mr. Lyons was past Master of St. John's Lodge No. 45, F&AM.
     Well read on current affairs and possessor of a keen and analytical mind, Mr. Lyons' counsel was sought by friends in all walks of life.
     Funeral services for this prominent citizen were held Tuesday, afternoon at three o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. W. L. Cawthon, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Malcolm Ainsworth, Macon; three sons, J. R. Lyons, Detroit, Mich.; Gibbs Lyons, Stamford, Conn.; J. Leonard Lyons, Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were J. W. O'Neal Sr., T. E. Robison Sr., D. P. Settle, L. M. Spencer, H. M. Moore, and J. Avon Gaston.

Lyons, Joseph Liddell
Jackson Progress Argus 4 Aug 1933
Mr. Lyons Victim of Earth Slide
Member of Conservation Camp at Clayton Hurt in Earth Slide. Funeral Held Saturday.
     Mr. Joseph Liddell Lyons, 19, popular Jackson Boy, died at the government hospital at Fort McPherson Friday night as the result of injuries received while working in a conservation camp at Clayton, Ga., Thursday morning. He was injured when caught in an earth and rock slide while working on a highway near Clayton.
     Mr. Lyons received injuries about the face and throat and was injured internally. The accident happened at 8:30 o'clock in the morning and it was 6 o'clock that afternoon before he was carried to the base hospital. There physicians did everything possible to save his life, but he gradually grew weaker and passed away Friday night.
     The tragedy came as a shock to the family and hosts of friends in Jackson. Mr. Lyons was among the first boys to enlist in the conservation corps and after receiving training at Fort McPherson he was sent to Clayton several weeks ago. He entered into the work with spirit and enthusiasm and made a splendid record as one of the workers in President Roosevelt's forestry projects.
     Mr. Lyons was born and grew to manhood in Jackson. He attended the Jackson public Schools and was graduated from the high school in the class of 1929. He was an athlete of marked ability during his high school career, taking part in track, basketball and other sports and was a member of the well-known team of that year. When the call came for service in the conservation corps Mr. Lyons was approved by the local committee and became a member of the large, peace time army that is waging war on depression.
     Young Mr. Lyons was a boy of splendid character and enjoyed the friendship of all his associates. He was a member of an old and prominent Butts county family, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J . R. Lyons, esteemed residents of Jackson. He was a nephew of Hon. J. L. Lyons, mayor of Jackson and former representative in the state legislature. He was a cousin of Gibbs' Lyons, assistant comptroller of the currency, Washington, D. C.
     Mr. Lyons was a member of the Jackson Methodist church and his courtesy to old and young alike, his grace and charm of manners won the confidence and esteem of all. The unfortunate tragedy came as a crushing blow to the family, all of whom have the sympathy of hosts of friends in their great loss.
     The body was brought to Jackson and funeral services were held from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 3:30, with the pastor, Rev. M. R. Heflin and Rev. Neill McGeachy, of the Presbyterian church, officiating. The floral offerings sent by relatives, friends and organizations attested the esteem in which he was held. Members of the class of 1929 of the Jackson high school attended the services in a body. Pallbearers were Robert Franklin H. M. Fletcher, Spec Brooks, Stewart Maddox, J. O. Beauchamp, Milton Compton. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Lyons is survived by his parents and a sister, Mrs. B. K. Carmichael, and a brother, Mr. McNeel Lyons, both of Jackson.

Lyons, Myrtice Peavy
Jackson Progress-Argus 27 Apr 1939
Mrs. J. R. Lyons Claimed by Death
     Mrs. J. R. Lyons, one of Jackson's prominent and beloved residents, died at 9:30 Saturday night at her home on east Third street. She became critically ill Saturday morning and her condition gradually became worse. Mrs. Lyons had been in feeble health for several months but friends were not prepared for the news of her death.
     Following her marriage to the late Mr. J. R. Lyons, she had been a resident of Jackson for many years. Born Miss Myrtice Peavy, daughter of Judge George Peavy and Mrs. Myrtice Banning Peavy, esteemed residents of Greenville, Mrs. Lyons grew to womanhood in Greenville. She was connected with widely known families of Meriwether county. During her residence in Jackson she made friends among all classes of people. She was a loyal member of the Jackson Methodist church and was the center of a devoted family circle. Mrs. Lyons was 62 years of age.
     Surviving relatives are a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Lyons Carmichael; a son, McNeel Lyons; two grandsons, Bert Kinard Carmichael, Jr., and Bob Lyons Carmichael, all of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Lane, of Franklin, Ga., and Mrs. George Snow, of Atlanta.
     Funeral services were conducted from the Jackson Methodist church Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock by Rev. A. E. Barton, pastor of the Methodist church, and Rev. Eugene Daniel, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Friends, relatives and organizations attested their esteem by lovely floral offerings. Pallbearers were C. E. McMichael, J. A. Gaston, H. M. Fletcher, Jr., T. E. Robison, E. S. Settle and Joel B. Mallet.
     Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     Among the out-of-town visitors attending the funeral were Mrs. C. L. Saunders, Fitzgerald; Mrs. M. D. Ainsworth, San Francisco and Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reese, Mrs. Don Woods, Ben Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barnwell, Mrs. George Snow, Homer Carmichael, Mrs. Stanley McNeice, Mrs. R. E. Stanfield all of Atlanta; Jim R. Lyons, Bradford, Pa., and Sam Compton, Macon.

Lyons, Robert Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Jul 1993
     Robert Lee Lyons of Melbourne, Fla. died.
     Graveside services were held Fri., July 9, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Butts County.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     
Lyons, Robert McNeel, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Feb 1954
McNeel Lyons Killed When Autos Collide
     Robert McNeel Lyon Sr., former resident of Jackson, but currently residing at 730 Darlington Circle, N. E., Atlanta, an employee of Lockheed Aircrafts, was killed instantly Saturday at 1:30 a. m. when the car in which he was riding collided with a car driven by Eugene Talmadge Hammond, also a Lockheed employee. Hammond was also killed in the crash.
     The accident-occurred on the new four-lane highway, a short distance from Dobbins Air Force Base, Marietta.
     Mr. Lyons, employed on the night shift, was returning home at the time of the fatal mishap.
     Cobb county patrolmen said the cars collided head-on in the middle of the dividing strip between the four lanes. The Hammond car was found turned upside down on the shoulder of the highway, while the Lyons machine was about sixty feet away. There were no witnesses to the crash.
     Mr. Lyons, veteran of World War II, had resided in Atlanta several years. He was born and reared here, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lyons, and attended the local schools. After separation from service he engaged in a business career. He was 42 years old.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Bessie Ponder of Forsyth; two sons, Robert M. Lyons Jr. and Steve Ponder Lyons of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Sylvia Lyons Carmichael of Atlanta; nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held in the Jackson Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p. m. The Rev. P. M. Minter and the Rev. Wade H. Bell Jr. officiated.
     Burial was in the Forsyth cemetery with Peacock &. Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Active pallbearers were Bert Carmichael, Bob Carmichael, Doyle Jones Jr., H. M. Fletcher, T. E. Robison, Dr. H. T. Strickland.
     Honorary pallbearers were guards from Lockheed Aircraft. Major Robert Mays, longtime friend, flew here from Washington for the funeral.

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