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Nabers, C. C.
  Butts County Progress April 23, 1909
Death of Mr. Nabers.
     The death of Mr. C. C. Nabers, brother-in-law of Mrs. S. P. Nichols of this city, occurred Friday at his home at Abbeville, S.C. The funeral was held in Macon Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Nichols attended the funeral.
     Mrs. Nabers will be remembered as Miss Lucy Nichols, formerly of Macon, where she will now make her home.

Nabers, Susie C. Nichols
  Butts County Progress January 24, 1913
     Friends here will be grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. T. M. Nabers, which occurred at her home in Washington, Monday. Mrs. Nabers was a sister of Mrs. S. P. Nichols and had often visited Mr. and Mrs. Nichols and made a number of warm friends. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols attended the funeral.
  
Butts County Progress February 7, 1913
Mrs. Nabers Passed Away.
     Following an illness of several weeks, death came early Monday morning to Mrs. T. M. Nabers at her home on Main street, taking from the scene of earthly activity a noble christan woman whose devotion to every department of church work as well as the interests of her home life, will ever be held as beautiful monuments to her memory.
     Mrs. Nabers was 31 years old and before her marriage ten years ago, was Miss Susie C. Nichols of Eatonton. Surviving her besides her husband, are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nichols, of Abbyville, S. C., two brothers, Mr. S. P. Nichols, of Jackson, Rev. George A. Nichols, of Florence, S. C., and Miss Lucy Cochran, of Abbeville, S. C., her only sister.
     The funeral services were held Tuesday at 12 o'clock at the Baptist church, of which she was a devoted member, and the interment occurred at the city cemetery conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. S. Dorsett. Among the out of town relatives who were called to Washington on this sad occasion were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Sam P. Nichols, of Jackson, Mrs. Luch Cochran, of Abbyville, S. C., and Newt Jordan of Arlington, Ga.
Washington Reporter.
  
Nahlik, Floy
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Feb 1957
Funeral Services For Mrs Nahlik Held on Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Floy Nahlik, who died Friday morning at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital where she had been confined since February 3rd from critical gun wounds inflicted in a shooting at her home on Route 4, Griffin, were held Sunday afternoon, February 17, at the Liberty Baptist Church in Hall county.
     Mrs. Nahlik was gravely wounded and a Negro youth, James Hollis, instantly killed when her husband, Leo Nahlik, found the couple together in the living room of their Spalding county home on the Jackson road.
     Solicitor General Andrew Whalen said Friday in Griffin that the death of Mrs. Nahlik will be considered by the June session of the Spalding Grand Jury. The Spalding County Grand Jury which previously heard evidence in the case returned no bills on charges of murder and assault to murder against Nahlik in the shooting.
     Mrs. Nahlik, the former Miss Floy Estelle Gazaway of Gainesville, Rt. 8, is survived by her husband Leo Nahlik, Griffin; two children, Leo Jr. and Andre Nahlik, Griffin; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gazaway, Gainesville; three brothers, M. C. Gazaway and George W. Gazaway Jr., Atlanta; Harold Gazaway, Gainesville. Interment was in the Liberty Baptist Church cemetery.
     The body lay in state at the residence of Mr. George W. Gazaway, Gainesville, Route 8, until funeral time.

Nahra, Mike, Mrs.
Jackson Progress-Argus 6 May 1937
Mother of Jackson Woman Dies in Douglas, Georgia
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Deraney sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Deraney's mother, Mrs. Mike Nahra, 49 years of age, which occurred Wednesday after noon, April 28, at her home in Douglas, Ga. Funeral services were held in Douglas Thursday afternoon. Death resulted after a short illness.

Nail, Henry Lewis
Jackson Progress Argus Feb 1979
Nail Rites Be Held Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mr. Henry Lewis Nail, 71, of 640 Greenwood Street, Barnesville, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville in charge of arrangements. Mr. Nail died Tuesday morning at the Griffin Spalding County Hospital after a lengthy illness.
     He was born in Henry County and had resided for many years in Barnesville. Mr. Nail. was a retired employee of the Warner Robins Air Force Base. He was a member of the Pinta Lodge No. 88 of Masons and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Barnesville.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Aliene Imes of Griffin; two sons, Mr. Paul Nail of Jackson and Mr. Merrill Nail of Enterprise, Ala.; one sister, Miss Elon Nail of McDonough; one brother, Mr. Emory Nail of West Lake, Ohio, eight grandchildren.

Nail, Jack
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 15, 1916
Mr. Jack Nail Passes To Reward
     Stricken suddenly with acute indigestion while a guest at the home of Mr. Clarence Jinks, Mr. Jack Nail, aged 40, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday night, Dec. 5. Mr. Nail was a native of Henry county and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mollie Nail; a sister, Mrs. Bird Gunn, and a brother, Mr. Wiley Nail. The funeral was held at Mt, Bethel church, Henry county, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Richard Fincher conducting the services.
  
Nail, Voda Mae Shaw
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Sep 1976
Mrs. Nail Was Buried Sept. 20 In Barnesville
     Mrs. Voda Mae Shaw Nail, 63. of 640 Greenwood street, Barnesville, died Friday evening at Westbury Medical Care Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg after several months illness.
     She was born in Henry County and lived in Barnesville for many years. She was a retired employee of the William Carter Co. and a member of the. First United Methodist Church.
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. Henry Lewis Nail; a daughter, Mrs. Allen Imes of Deridder, La.; two sons, Merril L. Nail of Enterprise, Ala. and Paul E. Nail of Jackson; mother, Mrs. E. J. Shaw of Barnesville; sister, Mrs. Thomas McKneeley of Orchard Hill; two brothers, Ellis Shaw and Thomas Shaw, both of Barnesville; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday morning a 11 o'clock in the First United Methodist Church in Barnesville. The Rev. Max Wall and the Rev. Don Folsom officiated. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

Nail, William Wiley
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Oct 1938
Mr. Wiley Nail Is Claimed By Death
     The death of Mr. William Wiley Nail, 61 years of age, former resident of Butts county for many years, occurred Sunday night at his home in Griffin. He had resided in Griffin for a year, moving there after retiring from farming here.
     He was a member of Sardis Baptist church and was known to many of .the people of this county and section.
     Surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Mamie Wyatt Nail; six daughters, Mrs. A. F. Force, .Lakeland, Fla.; Mrs. C. O. Brown, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. George Leib, Miami; Mrs. J. F. Moore, Misses Ruby and Vrginia Nail, Griffin; three sons, Frank Nail, Detroit; Hugh and J. W. Nail, of Griffin, a sister, Mrs. Bertha Gunn, Locust Grove.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Second Baptist church in Griffin and Rev. C. B. Bullard and Envoy L. T. Shifflet of the Salvation Army had charge of the services. Interment was in the Mt. Vernon cemetery in Butts county.

Nale, Mary
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 7, 1925
Funeral Service Fr Mrs. Nale On Saturday.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Nale, age 64 years of age, whose death occurred at a sanitarium in Milledgeville on July 28, were held at New Hope Church, Henry county, at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. She was a member of New Hope Methodist church.
     The surviving relatives are a son, Mr. W. H. Nale, and a daughter, Mrs. Gunn, both of Butts county.

Nall, Coleman P.
  Middle Georgia Argus April 12, 1894
Death of Cole Nall
     At half past one o'clock Monday morning Coleman P. Nall died of ulcer of the stomach at his home in Griffin, Georgia, after a brief illness. He was buried Tuesday from the residence of his brother, Thos. Nall, by the Odd Fellows.
     Cole Nall, as he was popular called, was a gentleman of many excellent qualities upright, honorable and honest in all his dealings and a true-hearted friend to all who were admitted to circle of his acquaintances. He had been in poor health for a year or so past, and was fully prepared for his death, which he met with calmness and intrepidity. He was a bachelor, about forty years of age, and as a cotton buyer was well known all through this section of Butts county, as well as in other parts of the state, and his death will be learned with general regret and honestly mourned by many.

Nalley, Sallie Lucile Pope
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 8, 1927
Mrs. H. W. Nalley Summoned By Death.
     A very large number of friends in Butts county were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. H. W. Nalley, which occurred at a hospital in Dublin at 2:10 o'clock Sunday morning. Death followed an illness of a week and resulted from an operation.
     The body was brought to Jackson Sunday afternoon and carried to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Pope, on Covington street. Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, and Rev. Mr. Dowdy, her pastor at Alamo, conducted the impressive rites, assisted by Rev. Augustus Ernest, of the Jackson Methodist church, A large number of relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute of respect and attesting the love and esteem in which she was held was the lovely floral offerings. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Mrs. Nalley was born in Jasper county June 6, 1880 and recently observed her forty-seventh birthday. Her young girlhood was spent in Jackson, the family having moved here when she was seven years of age. She attended the Jackson public schools and in 1888 joined the Methodist church.
     In 1902 Mrs. Nalley, who was formerly Miss Lucile Pope, was married to Colonel H. W. Nalley, a well known attorney of Georgia. They resided first at Villa Rica, later at Dallas and Forsyth and for the past ten years had been residents of Alamo, Wheeler county. Mrs. Nalley was prized for her high qualities of character and had a large number of friends over Georgia who are shocked to learn of her passing. She was active in all forms of church and religious work.
     This is the first death in the Pope family, Mrs. Nalley having been the eldest child. The loss is a severe blow and in their great sorrow the family have the tender sympathy of a host of friends.
     Mrs. Nalley is survived by her husband, Col. H. W. Nalley. Prominent attorney of Alamo; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Pope, of Jackson, two sisters, Mrs. J. N. Weems, of Cartersville, and Mrs. W. W. Jamerson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
     
Nash, Clifford Milton
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1972
C. M. Nash Found Dead At His Home
     The body of Mr. Clifford Milton Nash, 56, of Route 2, Jackson, was discovered on the kitchen floor of his home near Jackson Lake Friday morning by his wife as she returned home from work about 2:30 a. m.
     Butts County Coroner John Sherrell and members of the Butts County Sheriff's Department were called to the scene. The body of Mr. Nash was removed to Sylvan Grove Hospital where a Jackson physician concluded that death resulted several hours earlier from an apparent heart attack. Coroner Sherrell stated that under these conditions no formal inquest into the death of Mr. Nash will be held. Mr. Nash had lived in the Jackson Lake area for about two years. A master plumber, he was owner of the Astor Plumbing Service.
     Funeral services for Mr. Nash were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Chattahoochee First Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis Brazell officiating. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery with J. Allen Couch & Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Nash is survived by his wife, Mrs. C. M. Nash of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Edgar of Marietta; three step-sons, J. L. Mathews of Forest Park, James Mathews and Gerald Mathews, both of Jonesboro; a step-daughter, Mrs. Hubert Man of High Falls; two brothers, Frank Nash and Bill Nash.

Nash, Joseph Van Holt, General
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 27, 1922
Gen. Nash And Lieut. Butler Met Death In Auto Accident.
Happened on a leading highway.
Were returning to Atlanta from Jackson. Two others injured. Car plunged over embankment.
     Adjutant General Joseph Van Holt and Lieutenant H. M. Butler, of Atlanta, were killed about 7 o'clock Friday night when the automobile in which they were returning to Atlanta from Jackson, where they were attended the meeting of the Georgia Infantry Officers Association, plunged down an embankment on the highway in Cabins district, near Griffin. Major Charles Cox, commander of the Atlanta battalion of the Georgia National Guard, suffered several broken ribs and a broken collar bone and is in critical condition. Lieutenant Harry A. Helms, who was at the steering wheel, escaped injury.
     The four officers were returning from Jackson, where they had attended during the afternoon a barbeque tendered to the Georgia Infantry Officers Association by the officers of the Jackson Rifles and Major G. E. Mallet, of the quartermaster corps.
     As the big Hanes car in which the members of the party were riding approached the scene of the accident they met a Ford car and in attempting to avoid it their car struck a rough place in the road and plunged down the high embankment turning turtle.
     General Nash's neck and left arm were broken, it was found after his body was picked up. Lieutenant Butler was injured internally and died on his way to the hospital.
     The barbeque in Jackson was attended by officers from all over the state, about fifty visiting military men being guests of the local officers on that occasion. As soon as the news of the accident reached here Major Mallet and Captain Settle left at once for the scene of the wreck to render whatever assistance possible. General Nash was well known and well liked here and his unfortunate death cast a gloom over the entire state.
     General Nash was about fifty-five years of age. He had been active in military circles in Georgia for many years, being connected for a long period with the military in Atlanta. He was appointed adjutant general under Joseph Terrell, about twelve years ago. He had held the place since that time, with the exception of two years during the war, since his appointment.
     When war was declared, he was given a leave of absence by Gov. Hugh Dorsey. He attended a military training camp and was commissioned a major. He was assigned to the military war college at Washington and served there throughout the war. During the time Maj. Joel B. Mallet of Jackson was adjutant general. Major Mallet is a brother to Major George E. Mallet, who was among the hosts at the barbeque Friday.
     It was General Nash who ordered the troops to Waycross during the recent strike troubles there. He has practically been in command of Georgia troops for many years. Gen. Walter A. Harris, of Macon, served as field commander prior to the war but since that time no brigade commander has been named. Col. Dick Russell, of Macon, has been field commander.
     The bodies of deceased Nash and Lieu. Butler were taken to Atlanta and the body of General Nash lay in state at the capitol Sunday morning. General Hardwick and the members of his staff attended the funeral as did delegations from the National Guard and from Fort McPherson. Funeral services for Gen. Nash were held at the First Presbyterian church, and interment was in Westview cemetery. The funeral of Lieutenant Butler was held at Decatur with interment at Fayetteville.
     Among those from Jackson who attended the funeral of General Nash were Major G. E. Mallet and Mrs. Mallet, Captain E. S. Settle and Mrs. Settle, Sheriff W. D. Pope.

Nash, Robert Walter, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 1994
     Robert Walter Nash Jr., 66, of Jackson died Wed., Sept. 21 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
     A memorial service will be held Sat., Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. at the home of Richard and Sherri Smith, 1850 Brandon Hall Dr., Dunwoody.
     Mr. Nash was a native of Atlanta and graduated from Boys High and Emory University. He was a sales representative with Royal Worcester Porcelain Company and was later associated with Claude S. Bennett Jewelers.
     Survivors include children, Robert Walter Nash III of Buford, Elizabeth Joy Nash Canup of Lawrenceville, William Heckman Nash of Covington and Sherri Nash Smith of Dunwoody; sister, Isla Ginn of Forest Park; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; two nieces and two nephews.

Nash, Wilma
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jul 1995
     Wilma Nash of Conyers died Tuesday, July 18, at her residence.
     Funeral services were held Friday, July 21, in the Rockdale Chapel of Horis A. Ward Inc with Dr. Rodney F. Autry officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mrs. Nash was born May 10, 1909 in White County. She was a personel director for Southern Bell.
     Survivors include husband, Ewell R. Nash of Conyers; sons Gerald S. Nash Sr. of Conyers and Aubrey A. Nash of Chamblee; sisters, Leona Reeves of Marietta, Lavona Greene of Cleveland, Lovella McKay of Cleveland and Thelma Sturdivant of Lilburn; grandchildren, John Cassilo of Duluth; Richard A. Nash of Auburn and Gerald S. Nash of Lawrehceville; great grandchildren, Chelsa, Kaylee and Rebecca Cassilo.
     Horis A. Ward Inc. in Conyers was in charge of arrangements.

Nasworthy, Cora Lee Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Aug 1983
     Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lee Jones Nasworthy, who died July 11, were held Wednesday, July 13 at the Weeks Chapel United Methodist Church in Norman Park. Burial was in the Weeks Chapel cemetery.
     A native of Colquitt County, Mrs. Nasworthy, 75, died at her Route 1, Norman Park residence following an illness of six weeks.
     Survivors include her husband, Sam Nasworthy of Route 1, Norman Park; sons, Doyle Nasworthy of Ft. Myers, Fla., James Nasworthy of Plant City, Fla., Russell Nasworthy of Route 1, Norman Park, and Floyd Nasworthy of Jackson, Ga.; daughters, Laureen Conger of Ft. Myers and Ilene White of Route 1, Norman Park; brother, Bamum Jones of Norman Park; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grand- children; several nieces and nephews.

Nasworthy, Sam William
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1987
     Sam William Nasworthy, 82, of Norman Park, died Jan. 21 at his home.
     The funeral was held Friday at 3 p.m. at Week's Chapel in Norman Park. Burial was in the Week's Chapel cemetery. Mr. Nasworthy was a native of Norman Park and was the husband of the late Cora Lee Jones Nasworthy.
     Survivors include four sons, Sam Nasworthy of Jackson, Russell Nasworthy of Norman Park, and James and Doyle Nasworthy, both of Florida; daughters, Ilene White of Norman Park and Laurene Congers of Florida; 12 granddaughters and one grandson.

Nay, Alfred
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Mar 1966
Atlanta Man Was Found Dead In Car Near Lake
     An Atlanta man, Alfred Nay, 40, of 435 Atwood St., SW, was discovered dead in his station wagon on a road near Jackson Lake Friday morning, March 25th, with the cause of death listed by Butts Coroner Dr. Jack R. Newman as carbon monoxide poison, apparently self induced.
     Mr. Nay's body was first observed about 9:30 a. m. by Mr. M. W. Reeves who resides in the general vicinity where the vehicle was parked. It was just off Keys Ferry Road about a half mile in the direction of the lake.
     According to Dr. Newman the victim had been dead several hours when his body was discovered. Mr. Nay apparently rigged a flexible metal pipe to the exhaust which extended into the interior of the car. When the car was first observed it was reported that the motor and radiator were still warm, but the engine had stopped with the gas tank empty.
     Dr. Newman took samples of the victim's blood, rushing them to the Crime Lab in Atlanta for analysis. A report was received late Friday afternoon by the coroner that showed carbon monoxide in the blood. According to Dr. Newman there was no evidence whatsoever of foul play.

Neal, J. P.
  Middle Georgia Argus November 9, 1886
     We were sorry to hear of the death of our friend J. P. Neal. We were soldiers together in the war. He was a good soldier, always at his posT on every battlefield. We extend our sympathies to his bereaved family.

Middle Georgia Argus November 9, 1886
Mr. J. P. Neal Dead.
     It is seldom that we have had to chronicle a death that struck us with so much regret as that of the one that heads this article. Mr. Neal was our special friend personally and had always been a true friend to the Argus, and often contributed spicy and interesting articles for its pages. But his tongue is hushed and his pen is stilled forever. If he had a fault it should be buried with his mortal remains, and his good qualities, and he had many, should be remembered and held up in their brightest colors to the living
     Mr. Neal died from a relapse from a fever and was buried at Indian Springs on Masonic Honors by the brethren of that ancient and noble order. He leaves a devoted wife and 7 children to mourn his untimely death.

Neal, John Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1994
     John Paul (Johnny) Neal, 35, of Milner died Sat., May 28, following an automobile accident.
     Funeral services were held Tues., May 1 , in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Rev. John Powell officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Baptist Church cemetery near Forsyth.
     Mr. Neal was born in Fulton County, son of the late Joseph James Neal and Carrie Mauldin Neal of Milner. He lived most of his life in Lamar County and was a diesel mechanic for Hyponex in Jackson.
     Survivors include his mother; sisters, Juanita Dyal of Milner, Carlene Neal of Qrchard Hill and Ann Tullis of Decular and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
     Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville was in charge of arrangements.

Neal, Joseph J.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 May 1990
     Joseph J . Neal, 63, of Milner died of a heart attack Sunday at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
     The funeral was held Monday, May 28, at Dillon & Son Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial was in Forsyth City Cemetery.
     Mr. Neal was retired from Dundee Mills in Griffin where he was a fixer in the card room.
     Survivors include his wife, Erlene LaCount Neal; son, John P. Neal of Jackson; daughters, Juanita Holcombe of Milner, and Carlene Neal of Lawrenceville; brothers, Ben Neal and Charles Bowman of Atlanta, and David Bowman of Forsyth; sisters, Irene Brown of Forsyth, Jennie Bratton and Pauline Hilton of Atlanta, Mabel Ivey and Tommie Hanes of Newnan, Joy Pope of Marietta, and Nellie Johnston of Austell; 11 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
     Dillon & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Neal, Ruby Jean McDaniel
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Mar 1975
Mrs. Neal Dies From Auto Injuries
     Mrs. Ruby Jean McDaniel Neal, 35, of the Davis Trailer Park in Jackson, died at 1 o'clock Thursday morning, March 13th, from injuries received in an automobile accident near Cartersville.
     Mrs. Neal was born on September 13, 1939, in Walton County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry McDaniel of Mountain View. She was employed by Avondale Mills in East Jackson.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, March 15th, at 2 o'clock at the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. James Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Methodist Church Cemetery in Monroe County.
     Mrs. Neal is survived by two daughters, Miss Debbie Russell of Jackson and Mrs.
Becky Ann Shapplar of Connersville, Indiana; two sons, Miller Russell and Lee Russell of Red Oak; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry McDaniel of Mountain View; a sister, Mrs. Patricia Wilson of Atlanta; a brother, Hease McDaniel of Calhoun; several nieces and nephews.

Nealey, C. W., Mrs. (nee Thaxton)
Jackson Progress Argus Aug 1 1930
A Former Jackson Woman Passes in Atlanta Home
     Mrs. C. W. Nealey, 50 years old, a former resident of Jackson, died at her home in Atlanta Monday. Mrs. Nealey was a daughter of Mr. W. W. Thaxton and the late Mrs. Thaxton, former well known residents of Butts county. She had made her home in Atlanta for a great many years . The family is prominently connected in Butts county and Mrs. Nealey had many friends here who are pained to learn of her passing .
     She is survived by her husband, well known Atlanta contractor; her father, Mr. W. W. Thaxton; two brothers , R. R. and M. F. Thaxton; four sisters , Mrs. J. H. Fisher, Mrs. O. L. Whatley, Misses Effie and Kate Thaxton.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Capitol View Baptist church, of which she was a member. Rev. Lee Cutts officiated and interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

Nealy, Agnes Lyons
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 4, 1921
     Friends of Mrs. Claude B. Nealy, of Atlanta, will be grieved to learn of her death Saturday. She was formerly Miss Agnes Lyons and had often visited Mrs. Ada Sams Miller who went up to attend the funeral.
     
Neely, Oliver M.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1930
Newton Tax Collector Is Summoned by Death
     The entire community is in sorrow at this time over the sudden death of Oliver M. Neely at the age of 42. Mr. Neely was universally respected and loved for the sincerity of his character, his loyalty to his friends, his meticulous honor as a public official and the purity of his personal life.
     For ten years he had occupied the difficult position of tax collector in Newton county, serving his third term to the satisfaction of the electorate. Always sympathetic and kind, he did not neglect the discharge of his duties and taxes were collected with the maximum of efficiency, and minimum of friction.
     Mr. Neely was born near Almon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Neely. His mother predeceased him and his last request was that he be buried by her side in the family lot. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lola Washinton-Cowan Neely, a little daughter, Margene, a brother, Pliny and a sister, Mrs. D. M. Bentley of Covington.
     When a lad Mr. Neely lost his left arm by an accident but in spite of perhaps because, of this handicap, he completed his education at Young Harris College and entered the teaching profession in which he was eminently successful.
     Last Saturday morning without warning Mr. Neely was stricken with appoplexy and never gained consciousness, dying Wednesday at an Atlanta hospital.
     Funeral services were held at Almon Methodist church of which he was a member, Rev. Messrs. Fruit and Hammond being the officiating clergy. Masonic honors were accorded him by his mother lodge Golden Fleece of Covington. -- Covington, News.

Neill, Joseph Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Nov 1968
Joseph T. Neill Dies in Griffin
     Mr. Joseph Thomas Neill of Route 5, Griffin, died Sunday morning at Griffin Spalding
County Hospital.
     Mr. Neill had made his home in Griffin for 48 years, coming to Griffin from Coweta County. He attended the United Congregational Holiness Church and was a retired employee of Dundee Mills with 30 years of service.
     Mr. Neill is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Ballard Neill; one daughter, Mrs. Janet Whitfield of Jackson; two sons, Petty Officer Joseph W. Neill, USN, Indianhead, Md., and William L. Neill of Forest Park; four sisters, Mrs. G. W. Buchanan of Griffin, Mrs. Gertrude Ballard, Mrs. Mattie L. Moore, both of Sunny Side, and Mrs. Essie Mann of Jonesboro; one brother, William Roy Neill of Cave Springs; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Nelms, Charlie Alfred
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 30, 1921
Death Of Mr. Nelms Occurred In Atlanta.
     The death of Mr. Alfred Nelms, 36 years of age, occurred at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta on December 20. He had been taken to Atlanta for an operation for strangulated hernia.
     Mr. Nelms was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He had been an invalid and a cripple practically all his life.
     The body was brought to Jackson Wednesday night and the funeral was held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at Mt. Vernon church, Rev. J. E. Cline, of Flovilla, conducted the service.
     Mr. Nelms is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Nelms, his grandfather, Mr. F. A. Pritchett, and a sister, Mrs. Verdie Jones, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

Nelms, David
  Jackson Argus March 30, 1900
David Nelms Dies
     News reached the city last week of the death of David Nelms which occurred at his home in Henry county Thursday night. He had been in ill health for quite a time previous to his death. The burial took place on Friday following, at Sardis church. Funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. E. Pound, pastor of Sardis church.
     Mr. Nelms was a true Christian man, and that is the best endorsement of any name.
  
Nelms, Epp
  Middle Georgia Argus October 7, 1884
A Fatal Accident In Which Mr. Epp Nelms Was Killed.
     On Thursday of last week Mr. Charlie Hunt of Worthville was returning from Jackson, and on passing the store of Dr. Mays met Mr. Epp Nelms who took a seat in his buggy and they passed on. On going down a long hill between Dr. Mays and Hendrick's bridge the horse they were driving be came unmanageable, going at a rapid speed over a rough place in the road threw Mr. Hunt from the buggy bruising his face but otherwise he received no serious hurt. Mr. Nelms held his position on the seat for some distance where he either made an effort to jump from the buggy or was thrown from the same, falling on his head and shoulders, breaking his neck, No one witnessed his death but other parties passed in a few minutes and found his lifeless body lying in the road. Coroner Thompson was notified who summoned a jury, and after due examination by Dr. Webb and themselves returned the following verdict:
     We the jury find that the deceased Epp Nelms came to his death by a fall from a buggy in the public road near Henderick's bridge in Burrs county, Georgia on 2nd day of Oct. 1844.
     Jas. M. McMichael foreman; W. J. Bledsoe; D. B. Moore; J. D. McCallum; S. J. Stallsworth; R. R. Maddox; J. T. Gressham; B. L. Spinks; W. A. Aiken; J. C. Maddox; Obe Hendricks
G. S. Thompson, Coroner.

Nelms Infant
  The Jackson Argus October 10, 1902
     The little infant of Mr. Nelms, at Pepperton, died last Saturday and buried Sunday at Worthville.

Nelms, J. W.
  Butts County Progress March 3, 1911
     Dr. J. A. Nelms' friends are sympathizing with him in the death of his father, ex-sheriff J. W. Nelms, which occurred in Atlanta the first of the week.

Nelms, Lizzie Pritchett
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 27, 1947.
Rites Wednesday at Mt. Vernon for Mrs. Nelms.
     Mrs. Lizzie Nelms, one of the county's oldest and most beloved women, died at 3:00 Tuesday afternoon at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Alton Coleman.
     Born in Monroe county, November 7, 1863, Mrs. Nelms was the daughter of Alfred Pritchett and his wife, Mary Susan McKinney, pioneer residents of this section. For the past several years she had made her home in Jackson with Mrs. Coleman. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist church.
     Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Verdie Jones of Jackson; one granddaughter, Mrs. Alton Coleman; two great-grandchildren, Alton and Alfred Coleman; two brothers, J. T. Pritchett of Jackson and A. H. Pritchett of Macon; one sister, Mrs. W. D. Turner of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Vernon and Rev. W. S. Norton of the Jackson Methodist church officiated. Burial was in the churchyard and plans were in charge of Thornton Funeral Home.

Nelms, Mary
  Middle Georgia Argus September 15, 1885
Dead.
     A sadness was thrown over this community on last Tuesday by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Mary Nelms. She was one of the ream mothers in Israel, having been a member of the Baptist church for more than forty years, and for thirty-five of this time a shining light and a devoted member of Sardis church. Her remains were buried at Sardis on Wednesday and her funeral preached by Rev. J. A. Gunn. She leaves seven children and many grandchildren and friends to mourn her loss. At the time of her death she was in her 88th year.
  
Nelson (NFN)
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 4, 1924
Death Of Infant.
     Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Nelson have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant, which occurred December 31.
     
Nelson, A. B.
Jackson Progress-Argus 10 Sep 1953
A . B. Nelson, 73, Called By Death
     A. B. Nelson, 73, died Saturday afternoon, August 29, in the Jasper Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 30, at 4 o'clock at the Hopewell Baptist Church. The Rev. Francis Stewart officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Jordan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Born in Butts county, Mr. Nelson was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Nelson of Flovilla. Survivors are three daughters and one son; five sisters, Mrs. Gene Tyler of Monticello; Mrs. Ada Gordon of Hapeville; Mrs. Alice Ross of West Virginia; Mrs. Jane McCoy and Mrs. Mattie Freeman of Jackson; four brothers, Otis Nelson of Monticello; Whit Nelson and Stewart Nelson of Flovilla and Sibley Nelson of Buffalo, N. Y.; several grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Nelson, Bertha Thornton
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Mar 1986
     Bertha Thornton Nelson, 89,of 549 Franklin St., Jackson, died Monday morning at the Arrowhead Nursing Home in Clayton County, where she had lived for several weeks.
     Mrs. Nelson was the daughter of the late George W. Thornton of Butts County and the late Mattie C. Biles Thornton of Spalding. County. She was a civil service employee for a number of years in Warner Robins.
     Survivors include a brother, George L. Thornton, and sister-in-law, Bessie Thornton of Hampton; nephew, Tom Thornton of Jacksonville, Fla., and. one great-nephew, Brian Thornton.
     Graveside funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Jackson cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Switzer officiating.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Nelson, Carrie Sue Heath
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Sep 1985
     Carrie Sue Heath Nelson, ?&, of Biles Road, Jackson, died Monday afternoon at
Sylvan drove Hospital following an illness of several weeks.
     Mrs. Nelson was a native of Butts County, daughter of the late Johnny Heath and Holly Holified Heath, Sue was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church,
     Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Cawthon of Jackson; sisters, Annie B, O'Neal of Morrow and Kate Chambers of Chamblee; Myrtlce Wells of Jenkinsburq grandchildren; Michael and link Cawthon, both of Jackson, and Susan Ackerman and Kenneth Barnes, both of Jackson two great grandchildren,
     The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Bev, Chuck McCrackin officiating. Burial was In the Flovilla cemetery,
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nelson, Ellen Finley
  The Jackson Argus Dec. 29, 1897
Death of Mrs. W. T. Nelson.
     The Argus inadvertently failed to mention the death of Mrs. W. T. Nelson last week.
     Mrs. Nelson had been unwell for several years, and her intimate friends had known for some time past that her condition was serious and that death was a question of only a short time.
     Mrs. Nelson's maiden name was Miss Ellen Finley, and she was for years one of Jackson's most prosperous and popular ***.
     In 1887, she was married to Mr. W. T. Nelson, a North Carolinian. After marrying she disposed of her millinery business and moved to Pike county where Mr. Nelson engaged in saw milling and agriculture. They moved back to Jackson about two years ago and here Mr. Nelson died and was buried. The funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. M. Bowden.
     Mrs. Nelson had been for a long time a consistent and devout member of the Methodist church was known as a christian woman possessing many graces of head and heart. In her death her relatives have a precious link in the family chain and the community looses one of its cherished members.

Nelson, Frances Florrie
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 29, 1915
     Little Frances Nelson's death cane as a sock to her parents, relatives and many friends last Thursday night. She was eight months old and had been ill a short while. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Nelson, and one brother. The body was carried to Sandy Creek and the funeral was conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. O. E. Sharp of Flovilla.

Nelson, Jack Edmond
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Apr 1987
     Jack Edmond Nelson, 73, of Route 1, Flovilla, died Saturday after apparently suffering a heart attack.
     He had been a patient at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County.
     The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill O'Conner officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Nelson was born in Butts County, son of the late Thomas Whit Nelson and Annie Hay Nelson. He served in the Army during World War II. During the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration, he worked with the CCC in the construction of buildings at Indian Springs State Park. He was a Civil Service employee for more than 30 years and retired from the Atlanta Army Depot.
     Mr. Nelson was a former member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans organization.
     Survivors, include a sister, Virginia Shumake of Franklin; a brother, Bill Nelson Sr. of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nelson, Joe Gaston
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Oct 1974
Joe Nelson Died After Long Illness
     Mr. Joe Gaston Nelson, 55, of Council Drive, S.E., Marietta, died Tuesday, September 24, at the Urban Medical Center, Marietta, following a lengthy illness.
     Mr. Nelson was born in Butts County, the Flovilla community, on January 3, 1919, the son of the late Mr. T. Whit Nelson and Mrs. Annie Hay Nelson of Flovilla, who survives.
     Mr. Nelson was a Chief Petty Officer in the U. S Navy and retired about six years ago after 30 years of service. He was employed as an instructor at Marietta Technical School for six years.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon, September 26, at two o'clock from the Hay-Gnatt Chapel in Marietta with the Rev. Arthur Wharton officiating, Full military honors were bestowed upon Mr. Nelson at interment rites in Kennesaw Memorial Gardens.
     Instructors at Marietta Technical School served as pallbearers.
     Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Mauney Nelson of Marietta; a son, Michael Nelson of Marietta; mother, Mrs. T. Whit Nelson of Flovilla; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Shoemate of Carrollton; brothers, Jack E. Nelson of Flovilla and William T. Nelson, Sr. of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.

Nelson, Lee Anna Edwards Holloway
Jackson Progress Argus 1938
Mrs. W. T. Nelson Passes At Age 78
     Mrs. W. T. Nelson, 78 years of age, widely beloved resident of Dublin district; died at the home of her son, Mr. Stewart Nelson, Friday afternoon following an illness of eight weeks. She had been in declining health for several months and seriously ill for several weeks.
     Mrs. Nelson, born Miss Lee HolIoway , daughter of Oliver Holloway, native of South Carolina, and Mrs. Catherine Edwards Holloway; native of Jasper county, was the widow of Mr. W. T. Nelson who died in the fall of 1926. During a long residence in Butts county she endeared herself to a. host of friends, and was widely beloved for her loyalty to her family and friends and for industry and kindness. She was one of the oldest residents of her section and was admired by old and young alike.
     She is survived by five sons, Otis and Asa Nelson, of Jasper County; T. W. Nelson, Jackson; Stewart Nelson, Flovilla, and Sibley Nelson, of New York State; five daughters, Mrs. E. O. Ross, of Wheaton, W. Va.; Mrs. O1a Gordon, of Hapeville; Mrs. Faris McCoy, of Jackson; Mrs. W. E. Tyler, of Monticello, and Mrs. Robert Letson, of Flovilla; forty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. A. E. Barton, pastor of the .Jackson Methodist church, conducted the rites and interment was in the family lot in the churchyard. The Thornton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were grandsons, Messrs. Douglas, Jack, Leo and R. L. Nelson, Robert Thornton and Harrison McCoy.

Nelson, Linda Scarborough
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Sep 1995
     Mrs. Linda Scarborough Nelson, age 48, of Milledgeville, died Friday, September 1, 1995 in a Milledgeville hospital.
     Graveside services were held Sunday, September 3 in the Flovilla City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Hughes officiating.
     Mrs. Nelson was a native of Barnesville. She had made her home in Milledgeville for several years. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Albert Scarborough of Barnesville and was a Methodist.
     Survivors include husband, Melvin Nelson of Milledgeville; mother, Mrs. Lois Scarborough of Forsyth; sister, Mrs. Joanne Gilbert of Flovilla; several .nieces and nephews.
     Williams Memorial Chapel of Milledgeville was in charge of arrangements.

Nelson, Louise
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 3952
Sister of Mrs. Barnes Passed Away in Atlanta
     Mrs. Louise Nelson, sister of Mrs. B. M. Barnes of Jackson, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Friday, October 24, as the result of Aa long illness. Funeral services were conducted at the chapel of H. M. Patterson & Son and burial was in West View cemetery.
     Mrs. Nelson was born and reared in Eatonton but had lived in Atlanta several years. Survivors are her daughter, Miss Louise Hargrove; sisters, Mrs. B. M. Barnes of Jackson; Mrs. B. B. Haizlip of Tucker; Mrs. O. L. Perryman, and several nieces and nephews.
  
Nelson, Loyal
Jackson Progress-Argus, Nov 23 1917
     Mrs. B. Barnes' friends were sorry to learn of the death of her brother, Mr. Loyal Nelson, of Eatonton, which occurred in an automobile accident in that city, Sunday afternoon.

Nelson, Martha Ann McGough
  The Jacksonian March 8, 1907
Mrs. W. N. Nelson Well Known In Butts County Died Thursday 7th.
     Mrs. W. N. Nelson who died 7th inst. in McDonough was Miss Martha Ann McGough a member of the well-known McGough family of Butts Co., and the wife of the late Judge William N. Nelson who for many years was the Ordinary of Henry County. Judge Nelson and also his wife who was his cousin were descendants of illustrious family that produced England's great naval hero, Admiral Lord Nelson of Trafalgar fame, who plucked the naval pinions from the wings of Napoleon causing his ambitious schemes to finally collapse. Mrs. Nelson was buried in McDonough cemetery Mar. 8th.

Nelson, Otis B.
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Nov 1959
Otis B. Nelson Died Recently In Jasper County
     Otis B. Nelson, 82, a lifelong resident of Jasper County, passed away Friday, October 23, at the Jasper Memorial Hospital. Mr. Nelson had been ill at the Macon Hospital before coming to Jasper Memorial three months ago.
     Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 25, at three o'clock at the Monticello Methodist Church. The Rev. T. L. Roper and the R. V. Burch Fannin officiated with burial in West View Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Thornton, a daughter-in law, Mrs. Leo Nelson; one son, Douglas Nelson, all of Monticello; three brothers, Whitt and Stewart Nelson of Butts County, and Sibb Nelson of Buffalo, N. Y.; five sisters, Mrs. Farris McCoy, Mrs. Dan Freeman both of Butts County; Mrs. Ada Gordon of Hapeville, Mrs. O. E. Ross of Weirton, Va.; and Mrs. W. E. Tyler of Monticello; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers at the funeral were Bobby Letson, Lindsey McCoy, Melvin McCoy, Billie Nelson and Shott Gordon.
     Honorary pallbearers were Howard McMichael, Aubie McMlchael, Felton McMichael, Harvey Lane, Walker Thornton, Buford Malone, James Niblett and I. V. Malone.

Jackson Progress Argus 29 Oct 1959
O. B. Nelson, 80, Buried Sunday at Monticello Rites
     Funeral services for Otis B. Nelson, 80, widely known Jasper County resident, were held in the Monticello Methodist Church Sunday with burial in Westview Cemetery with Jordan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Nelson, a dairy farmer for many years, died suddenly at his home Friday. He was a native of Butt County.
     He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Robert Thornton of Monticello a son, Robert Nelson, Monticello; three brothers, Whit Nelson, Stewart Nelson, both of Flovilla; Sibb Nelson of Buffalo, N. Y.; five sisters, Mrs. Farris McCoy and Mrs. Dan Freeman, both of Jackson; Mrs. Ada Gordon, Hapeville; Mrs. O. E. Ross, Weirton, West Virginia, and Mrs. Eugene Tyler, Monticello.

Nelson, Parks
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Aug 1944
Parks Nelson Killed July 25 Family Advised
Butts County Soldier Was Serving Overseas with Company a 121st Infantry at Time of Death
     Private First Class Parks Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Nelson of Flovilla, was killed in action in France July 25, according to a War Department message received by the family August 6.
     Member of Company A 121st Infantry, Pfc. Nelson had been in federal service since the national emergency was declared and had been stationed at Fort Jackson, S. C., and in other camps in the United States. Last fall the unit, part of the Eighth Division, was sent overseas and recently transferred to France and had been taking part in the fighting there.
     Two brothers of Pfc. Nelson are now in the service. They are Joe Gaston Nelson, U. S. Navy, who took part in several engagements in the Southwest Pacific, and Pvt. Jack Nelson, US Army, now stationed in New Foundland. .
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Evelyn O'Neal, and a daughter, Charlotte; his parents, and another brother, Bill Nelson, and a sister, Mrs. Lester Shewmate of Atlanta.
Jackson Progress Argus, January 11, 1945
Chaplain Writes About Funeral of Parks Nelson
     Mrs. Annie H. Nelson, mother of Pvt. Parks Nelson, reported killed in action July 25, 1944, has received a letter from the chaplain who officiated at the funeral service. It follows:
     Headquarters, 121st Inf.
     New York, December 8, 1944.
     Dear Mrs. Hamlin: The regimental commander, the officers and men of the 121st Infantry regiment wish to express their deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your son, Pvt. Parks Nelson, Company A, 121st Infantry, who was killed in action in France on July 25, 1944, and was buried in a U. S. Military cemetery in Brittany, France, where a service of his faith was conducted by an Army chaplain.
     Your son was performing his duty in a most courageous and excellent manner and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
     We want you to know that you are not alone in your loss, for it is ours also. Our prayer is that God may be close to you in your sorrow and that through His grace you may find comfort. Protestant services were conducted at the grave, which is in a U. S. cemetery, Normandy, France. Yours sincerely,
     Maury Hundley Jr., Chaplain.

Jackson Progress-Argus, April 29, 1948.
Military Honors given Nelson at Macedonia Rites.
     Full military honors were given Private First Class Parks Nelson Tuesday at 2 p.m. when the body was interred in Macedonia cemetery. Accompanied by H. E. Hicks of Conley, the body arrived in Jackson Monday from Atlanta. Only recently the body, one of several hundred American soldiers returned from military cemeteries in France, arrived in the states.
     Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Theodore Thaxton. He was assisted by Rev R. G. Hartman, pastor at Macedonia. Thornton Funeral Home directed plans.
     In addition to Sgt. Hicks, an escort from Company A 121st Infantry included Carlton Thompson, Bud Thompson, Robert Maddox, Billy Caston, Jack Turner, Lindsey McCoy, Woodfin Hudgens with Aldine Cawthon as color bearer and Raymond Kelly as bugler.
     Private Nelson left Jackson with the Jackson Rifles in 1940 and after being stationed at several camps in the states went overseas and it was during the Normandy invasion July 24, 1944 that he was killed. The body was buried at Blosville, France.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Evelyn O'Neal; a daughter, Charlotte, hsi parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Nelson of Flovilla; three brother, Jack, Bill and Joe Gaston Nelson; one sister, Mrs. Lester Shumate of Franklin, Ga.
     With Capt, H, W Ball as escort commander the pallbearers were T/Sgt. T. A. Cawthon, T/Sgt. J. J. Turner, S/Sgt. J. R. Maddox, S/Sgt. C. Thompson, S/Sgt. S. H,. Thompson, Cpl. L. L. McCoy, Pfc. J, E, Marchman.
     The color guard was composed of T/Sgt. H. H. Hooten, S/Sgt. R. Harper, S/Sgt. B. Fletcher.
     Composing the firing squad was Sgt. E. Fletcher, Sgt, J. Hooten, Cpl. J. W. Caston, Cpl. F. Anthony, Pfc. T. T. Gibson, Pfc. R. Coggins, T/4 P. W. Reeves.
     Pvt. Dyer Edwards was bugler.

Nelson, Roger W.
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jul 1956
Two Killed In Route 16 Crash Tuesday Morning
     Two persons were killed and two injured in the head-on crash of two passenger cars on State Route 16, the Jackson-Monticello highway, five and one-half miles east of Jackson about 7:45 a. m. Tuesday morning.
     Dead are Roger W. Nelson, 60, RFD, Yatesville, and Mrs. Frances E. Jackson, 4011 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens. Both succumbed to multiple critical injuries soon after being rushed to Monticello Hospital by ambulances from both Jackson funeral homes.
     Listed in "fair" condition at Macon Hospital late Tuesday is Mrs. Roger W. Nelson of Yatesville, wife of the deceased. Less seriously injured was Mrs. George B. Slocum of Bradley, driver of the other car, who was treated at the Monticello Hospital.
     Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Jackson were believed en route to Athens to return Mrs. Jackson to her home following a visit when their car collided head on with the automobile driven by Mrs. Slocum who, it is reported, was on her way to Atlanta. The driver of the car in which the two were killed has not been determined at this time. The accident occurred on a straight stretch of road just over a slight rise, almost in front of the filling station and store operated by Hubert Fears.
     The cars, a '55 Chevrolet and a '54 Buick, were almost completely demoIished.
     The bodies of Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Jackson were transferred Tuesday from the Monticello Hospital to Haisten Funeral Home in Barnesville.

Nelson, Sibley Otis
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jul 1967
S. O. Nelson Passes Sunday In New York
     Mr. Sibley Otis Nelson, 67, of Buffalo, New York, a native of Butts County and a retired steel company executive, died Sunday morning at a Buffalo hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Nelson was born and reared in Butts County, the son of Mr. W. T. Nelson and Mrs. Annie Lindsey Holloway Nelson. He left Jackson when he was 16 years old to take a job in an Atlanta steel mill. He was later transferred to New York where he worked himself into an executive capacity with Universal Steel Company where he served between 35 and 40 years.
     Funeral services and interment were conducted Wednesday in Buffalo.
     Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife; one son, Bob Nelson of Buffalo; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Thompson of Buffalo and Mrs. Anna Lee StirasIinger, Alaaher, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. W. D. Freeman and Mrs. F. L. McCoy, both of Jackson; Mrs. Ada Gordon of Hapeville, Mrs. Alice Ross of Weirton, West Virginia; five grandchildren.
     Mrs. Freeman left Monday via plane for Buffalo to attend funNelsoneral services for her brother.

Nelson, Stewart Lindsey
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Sep 1963
Flovilla Rites Tuesday For Stewart Nelson
     Mr. Stewart Lindsey Nelson, 72, former mayor of Flovilla and well known citizen, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital early Monday morning following a long period of declining health.
     Born in Jasper county, he was son of the late Walter Nelson and Mrs. Lee Anna Holloway Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a retired farmer and former textile employee. He was a veteran of World War I, and was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Flovilla Baptist Church with the Rev. B. J. Reeves officiating. Interment was in the Flovilla Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home directing plans.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carrie Sue Heath Nelson; one daughter, Mrs. George Barnes of Jenkinsburg; five sisters, Mrs. Dan Freeman and Mrs. Farris McCoy, both of Jackson, Mrs. Alice Ross of Weirton, West Virginia; Mrs. Ada Gordon of Hapeville, Mrs. Eunice Tyler of Monticello; two brothers, Whit Nelson of Jackson and Sibley Nelson of Buffalo, N. Y.; two grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Johnny King, Adel Moncrief, Jack Nelson, Jack Worley, Lindsey McCoy, Melvin McCoy.

Nelson, Thomas Whit
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1966
T. W. Nelson Butts Leader, Passes Friday
     Mr. Thomas Whit Nelson, 77, of Route 1, Flovilla, prominent in Butts County political circles and a widely known retired farmer, died Friday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital after being admitted the previous day. He had, however, been in declining health for several months.
     A native of Jasper County, Mr. Nelson was the son of Mr. Walter Nelson and Mrs. Annie Holloway Nelson. During his political career, Mr. Nelson was a tax collector of Butts County and a former member of the Butts County Board of Commissioners, serving as chairman. Mr. Nelson was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Thompson, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Andy Holston, pastor of the Pleasant Grove Church. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Hay Nelson; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Shumake, Roopville; three sons, Joe G. Nelson, Largo, Fla.; Jack Nelson and William Nelson, both of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Ada Gordon Hapeville; Mrs. Alice Ross, Weirton, West Virginia; Mrs. Farris McCoy and Mrs. W. D. Freeman, both of Jackson; one brother, S. O. Nelson, Buffalo, N. Y.; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Nelson Letson, Lindsey McCoy, Stough Gordon, Adel Moncrief, Dan Fears, and Hoard Greer.

Nelson, Tinnie Louise Barber
  Butts County Progress April 2, 1909
Death of Mrs. Nelson.
     The death of Mrs. W. H. Nelson, which occurred at her home in Putnam county Wednesday morning March 17th, at four o'clock, was an exceedingly sad one. She had been sick for some time and her death was not unexpected.
     The funeral services were conducted from Harmony Baptist church Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The sermon was preached by Rev. A. C. Cantrell.
     The deceased as Tinnie Louise Barber was born and reared near Jackson, Ga., on May 11th, 1867. On December 10th 1884, she was married to W. H. Nelson of Putnam county, who with six children five girls, and one boy survive her. The children are Mrs. B. M. Barnes of Jackson, Genie Will, Sallie, Fannie, Rubie, Tinnie, and Loyal.
     Besides these, she leaves her father, Mr. M. S. Barber of Jackson, one sister, Mrs. O. A. Andrews of near Jackson and one brother, Mr. M. L. Barber of Putnam county.
     The deceased was a pious, good woman, greatly beloved in the community in which she lived. She joined the Methodist church when eleven years old, and was always a faithful and consistent member.
     She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. John Ingram and Mrs. Frank Burton, both of this city.
Madisonian.

Nelson, Tommie
  Middle Georgia Argus October 6, 1881
     One of the saddest deaths it has ever been our melancholy duty to chronicle, occurred last Thursday morning, the 22nd inst., about two miles from Perry on the Macon road. Tommie, the eldest son of Mr. Marvin J. Nelson, a lad of ten years of age, had been in the habit of helping his father pack cotton. He had so often and so efficiently performed his part of the work, viz: catching and letting down the door of the screw box, that he was considered quite an expert at the business. It happened, however on last Thursday that the person whose business it was to knock off the pieces which held the doors, instead of knocking off one end and at the time, knocked off both ends simultaneously. The little fellow was not prepared for this and was thrown back by the door, the back part of his head striking a sill that was under him, and the heavy door falling upon his forehead completely crushing the skull. He lived only a short time, and was perhaps, never conscious after the fatal blow.

Nelson, W. A., Rev.
  Butts County Progress April 23, 1909
Death Dr. Nelson.
     The sad intelligence of the death of Rev. W. A. Nelson in Deland, Fla., was received in Macon Tuesday night. Arrangements were made at once to bring the remains to Macon for funeral and interment.
     The deceased was one of the best known ministers of the Southern Baptist church, and is especially well known and admired in Macon. For a number of years he was supply pastor of the local Baptist churches, but lately he had been stationed in Florida.
     Dr. Nelson was the grandfather of Mr. Nelson Mallary, of this city. He is also survived by a wife and one daughter, the latter of whom lives in Pittsburgh. He was 71 years of age.
Macon Telegraph.
     Dr. Nelson was pastor in Jackson for four years and he and Mrs. Nelson have made frequent visits since the close of his pastorate here. A memorial service will be held at the Baptist church Sunday night. The funeral was held in Macon Thursday.

Nelson, W. T.
  The Jackson Argus February 10, 1899
W. T. Nelson Dies.
     Mr. W. T. Nelson died at the home of his kinsmen W. O. Crawley last Sunday evening from the effects of a stroke of paralysis sustained about nine days before. He was buried at the cemetery here on Sunday afternoon following a short service conducted at the grave by Rev. W. M. Winn, pastor of the Methodist church.
     Mr. Nelson was married about twelve years ago to Miss Ellen Finley and was a native of North Carolina. He leaves no relatives in this section by blood, but his last hours were made as comfortable as possible by the kind and willing hands of Mr. Crawley and his family.

Nelson, Walter T.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 15, 1926
Death Has Called Mr. Nelson.
     In the death of Mr. Walter T. Nelson, 74 years of age, which occurred at his home Saturday afternoon, Butts county lost one of its most sterling and highly esteemed citizens. He had been sick for about ten days and previous to that was in his usual robust health.
     With the exception of a few years spent in Jasper county, Mr. Nelson had been a life long resident of Butts county, where he was born and reared. He was a son of Hiram Nelson and Annie Lindsey Nelson, pioneer settlers of this section. The family had long been prominent in the affairs of Butts county and this section of Georgia. Mr. Nelson was a man of high ideals of honesty and integrity and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his associates. He was well Known over the county and stood for good government and law enforcement. He had a very large number of friends who are saddened by his passing.
     He is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Holloway of Jasper county, before her marriage; five sons, Otis and A. B. Nelson, of Jasper county, T. W. and S.L Nelson, of Butts county, S. G. Nelson, of Buffalo, N. Y.; six daughters, Mrs. Annie Kate Tyler of Jasper county, Mrs. O. E. Ross, of Woodlawn, Pa., Mrs. Alexander Gordon, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. J. F. McCoy, of Butts county, Mrs. Eulas Horton, of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Robert Letson, of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Waldrop, of Flovilla, and Mrs. Aney Mackey, of Monroe county.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and a large number of relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute of respect. The services were in charge of Rev. W. J. Bryson and Rev. J. W. Ray, and interment was in the church yard.

Nestlehut, Florence Duke
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1992
     Florence Duke Nestlehut of the Christian City Retirement Home in Union City died Sun., Dec. 6.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Nestlehut was the daughter of the late Annie Mae Norsworthy and the late William Otis (Odie) Duke.
     Survivors include son Bruce Nestlehut of Marietta; and several cousins in Butts County.
     Carmichael Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Neubert, Joseph F.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jan 1965
New York Man Dies Flovilla
     Mr. Joseph F. Neubert, 90, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Killingsworth Nursing Home in Flovilla where he had made his home for the past two years.
     Before retiring he made his home in Brooklyn, New York where he was born. He was a retired picture frame manufacturer and art salesman.
     Haisten Funeral Home had charge of local arrangements, with the body being shipped to Valley Stream, New York for funeral services. Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn.
     Survivors include four daughters, two sons, 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Nevin, James B.
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Nov 1931
Editor of Georgian Stricken Suddenly
     Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 18. James B. Nevin, editor of the Atlanta Georgian and Sunday American, died tonight from a heart attack he suffered late today in his office.
     Mr. Nevin was stricken shortly after dictating an editorial. His secretary found him unconscious. He was 58 years old and had been editor of the Atlanta Georgian since 1912.
     Mr. Nevin's editorials were widely read and he was known throughout the South as a splendid journalist. Mr. Nevin was born in Rome, Ga., where he received his early education. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a trustee of that institution. He was a captain in the second regiment of Georgia volunteers of Spanish-American war days. After which he begin newspaper work on the Rome, Ga. Tribune. Following this he became associate editor of the Washington Herald, which position he held from 1906 to 1910.
     Surviving are his wife, who was Miss Mary Bryan, of Rome; two daughters, Mrs. T. M. Bradshaw and Miss Ida Nevin, of Atlanta; three sons, M. A. Nevin, Henry Nevin and J. B. Nevin, of Atlanta. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Newby, Arthur Lee, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Dec 1970
Negro Youth Found Dead In Parked Car
     The bodies of two widely known Jackson Negro teenagers were discovered late Thursday afternoon, December 3rd, in a parked car off the little traveled Moore-McMichael Road which connects the Stark Post Road and Hall's Bridge Road a few miles southeast of Jackson. One, Arthur Lee Newby, Jr., 19, of a North Mulberry Street address was dead, and his companion, Cynthia Myrick, 1908 Slaughter Avenue, was in critical condition from carbon monoxide poisoning.
     The couple was last seen Tuesday night at the opening basketball game in Jackson and it is reported that the couple sought the assistance of a friend in helping to get the car in which the tragedy occurred, a 1957 Chevrolet, started. The car was noticed Tuesday night, all day Wednesday and Thursday. It was not until about 4:30 Thursday afternoon until the bodies of the two were discovered in the parked vehicle.
     Butts County Coroner John Sherrell was asked to come to the scene but was out of town on an emergency trip. Miss Myrick was rushed by ambulance to Sylvan Grove Hospital where she responded to treatment and was reported during the weekend to be making satisfactory progress and was expected to recover. The body of Newby was taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital where he was pronounced dead and later moved to Trimier Funeral Home.
     Coroner Sherrell reported Friday night that a sample of blood taken from Newby's body indicated a high percentage of carbon monoxide, to which his death was attributed.
     The dirt road on which the tragedy took place runs off the Stark Post Road at Mallet's Dairy and connects with Hall's Bridge Road at a site near the Sammy Coleman home. Positive identification of the two victims was made by a young Negro neighbor who visited the scene while the investigation was being made by the sheriffs department.

Newby, Deacon Harry
Jackson Progress-Argus 4 May 1939
Aged Butts County Negro Dies at Advanced Age of 105
     The death of Deacon Harry Newby, aged and beloved colored resident of Butts county, occurred Thursday, April 27. He was 105 years old and at the time of his death was the oldest person living in this county. He was born in 1834 and was a life long citizen of Butts county.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at Lizzie Berry Baptist Church.
     He is survived by two daughters, Leila Powell and Pearl Holder, and two sons, Bob and Gilbert Newby, of Jackson. He also has 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren surviving.

Newby, Otis Lee, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Sep 1992
     Otis Lee Newby Sr. died S a t , Sept. 12,1992.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at the Lizzie Berry Baptist Church.
     Mr. Newby was born in Butts County March 7, 1920, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Newby.
     He attended Butts County Schools and received ordination for deaconship at Lizzie Berry Baptist Church.
     Mr. Newby was also a member of the Royal Ark Lodge, number 574, of F&A.A.Y Mason, Prince Hall Origin, Atlanta.
     Survivors include wife Nellie Ruth Nutt Newby; sons Otis L. Newby Jr. and William Edward Griffin; sisters Queenie Mae Jinks, Juanita Ridley, Ollie Mae King and Willie Ruth Glass; brother-in-law Blummer Ridley; seven grandchildren; 13 great
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Newman, Ada L.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1954
Jackson Burial For Mrs. Newman
     Graveside services for Mrs. Ada L. Newman, 80, widow of the late Capt. W. F. Newman of Jackson, who died at her home in Atlanta Sunday night, were held at the Jackson cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Trinity Chapel at 2 p. m. with the Rev. T. M. Sullivan and the Rev. E. Earle Strickland officiating. A. S. Turner & Sons had charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Newman, the former Miss Ada Eller of Jasper county, resided in Jackson several years, moving to Atlanta after the death of her husband. She had a wide circle of friends here who were sorry to know of her death. In feeble health for some time, she had been critically ill since Friday of the past week. Her husband, Capt. W. F. Newman, section foreman for the Southern Railway, was killed November 20, 1935, when the work car in which he was riding was hit by a freight train.
     Survivors are eight daughters, Mrs. John W. Gentry, Mrs. Sam F. Lambert, Decatur; Mrs. Curtis Duncan, Mrs. B. H. O'Neal, Atlanta; Mrs. John M. Eubanks and Mrs. Holland Bozeman, Tate; Mrs. Grady Cagle, Canton; Mrs. B. G. McBride, Macon; one son, W. P. Newman of Decatur; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Newman, Captain
Jackson Progress-Argus 22 Nov 1935
Capt. Newman Killed by Southern Freight
Veteran Section Foreman Met Instant Death When Work Car Was Struck By *** Wednesday
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     *******time, and Capt. Newman's body, badly mangled, was hurled several feet by the impact.
     Bert Hencely, also a section employee, was severely injured in the crash. He was given emergency treatment, by a Jackson physician.
     The negro passengers on the work car jumped in time and escaped unhurt.
     The accident happened while Captain Newman and Mr. Hencely were trying to remove the work car from the track in the path of the approaching freight.
     The men had been working north of Jackson and were returning home for the night.
     The tragedy came as a great shock to the family and friends and cast a gloom over the entire community.
     Captain Newman had been employed by the Southern for more than thirty years and was a popular and beloved figure in Jackson. He was one of the county's best known citizens and was popular with citizens of all classes. A leading figure in the Baptist church, he has long been a teacher in the Sunday school and was recognized as a man of sterling integrity and upright christian character, enjoying the love and esteem of all who knew him.
     Born May 25, 1871, Captain. Newman was 64 years old. He was a native of Putnam county and had resided in Jackson for the past 12 years. In addition to his membership in the Baptist church, he was a past president of the Order of Railway Maintenance.
     Surviving Captain Newman are his wife, who was Miss Ada Elder of Jasper county, and the following children: Mrs. J. W. Gentry, of Augusta; Mrs. Curtis Duncan, Mrs. Bernard O'Neal, Mrs. Sam Lambert, Miss Estell Newman, of Atlanta; Mrs. B. G. McBride, of Macon; Mrs. John M. Eubanks, of Tate; Miss Jane Newman, of Jackson; Park Newman, student in the University of Georgia; two brothers, Jim Newman, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Tom Newman, of Houston, Texas; a sister, Mrs. John Lancaster, Eatonton.
     Funeral services will be held at the Jackson Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. R. B. Harrison and Rev. R. P. Etheridge officiating. Interment will be in the Jackson cemetery.

Newman, Clyde
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Aug 1975
Father of Dr. Newman Died
     Mr. Clyde Newman of Dawson father of Dr. Jack R. Newman of Jackson, died early Tuesday morning in an Albany hospital. It was understood here that Mr. Newman had suffered a recent heart attack.
     It was also reported that funeral services were scheduled to be held Wednesday afternoon from the Dawson United Methodist Church with interment in that city.

Newman, Jack Riley, Dr.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Mar 1995
     Dr. Jack Riley Newman of Jackson died Tuesday, March 14, at his residence following a brief illness.
     Funeral services were held Thursday, March 16, at Jackson United Methodist Church will Rev. Jim Cantrell and Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Dr. Newman was born Feb. 14,1931 in Bristol, TN. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict and received a Purple Heart.
     He was a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans with a medical degree. He interned at a Macon hospital and moved to Jackson in June, 1962 where he served as a general practitioner until his retirement a short time ago. From 1969-73, Dr. Newman served on the medical staff of the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center in Butts County.
     He had been a member of the medical staff at Sylvan Grove Hospital and served on the Sylvan Grove Hospital Authority.
     He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church where he served as a lay speaker, Sunday school teacher and chairman of the Administrative board. Dr. Newman was a much loved and respected member of the Butts County community, having received awards from the Butts County Men of Action, the Jackson Kiwanis Club, Jackson Exchange Club, American Legion and the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, along with many others.
     Survivors include wife, Hazel Britton Newman of Jackson; daughters, Karen Newman of New York City and Penney Newman of Lawrenceville; son, Jack Allen Newman of Milledgeville and son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Jacki Newman of Jackson; granddaughter, Elizabeth Riley Newman of Jackson; mother, Gladys Dismuke Newman of Americus; brothers, Bill Newman of Dawson, Lt. Col. Charles Riley of Weaverville, NC, William Riley of Franklin, OH and John Riley Dobyns of Kingsport, TN; sisters, Ruth Latham of Knoxville, TN and Betty Brown of Floyd, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
     Contributions may be made to the Jackson United Methodist Church, 409 E. Third St., Jackson, in memory of Dr Newman.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Newman, William Michael
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Feb 1992
     Mr. William Michael (Mike) Newman, 50, of Lithonia died recently.
     Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 30, at Jackson City Cemetery, with Dr. Charles Elder officiating.
     Mr. Newmans was manager of Russell Corp. in Decatur.
     Survivors included his wife, Rose Newman of Lithonia; father, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Newman of Mansfield, formerly of Jackson; mother, Mildred M. Newman of Conyers; daughter, Trina Lafferty of Greer, S.C.; sister, Rosemary Tinley of Conyers; grandchild, Larra Lafferty; nieces and nephews.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Fund.
     Harry L. White Funeral Home Inc. in Conyers was in charge of arrangements.

Newman, William T., Judge
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 20, 1920
Judge W. T. Newman Passes In Atlanta
     Distinguished judge for the Northern District of Georgia passed away in Atlanta. Served 37 years.
Atlanta.
     Judge William T. Newman, who for 37 years presided over the United States district court for the northern district of Georgia, died suddenly Saturday morning at his home in this city at the age of 76 years. For the past year his health had been failing and his death was not unexpected. He passed away in his sleep, quietly and peacefully without any pain.
     Judge Newman, who was a native of East Tennessee and a Confederate veteran, settled in Atlanta after the War Between the States and was appointed judge by President Cleveland thirty-seven years ago. He leaves a wife and three children.
     Judge Newman was known all over Georgia and was one of the best beloved judges that ever sat on any bench in this state. His death will be mourned by a host of friends throughout the state.

Newsom, Susan P.
  Butts County Progress July 8, 1910
     The death of Mrs. S. P. Newsom, who formerly lived in Jackson and was well known here, but who has made her home in Hawkinsville for the last few years, took place Monday morning at 4 o'clock. Death was due to a complication of diseases and followed an illness of some time.
     The funeral was held Tuesday morning a 10:30 o'clock. Surviving Mrs. Newsom are Mrs. H. F. Gilmore of this city, Messrs. John, Bob and George Newsom and Mts. Mollie Bean of Hawkinsville. Mr. and. Mrs. Gilmore attended the funeral from Jackson.
     Mrs. Henry Gilmore's friends sympathize with her in the death of her mother, Mrs. Tom Newsom which occurred Sunday night in Hawkinsville.
  
Newsom, Tommy
  The Jackson Argus August 16, 1895
The Death Roll.
     The remains of Mr. Tommy Newsom were brought up from Hawkinsville Wednesday and interred at this place. Mr. Newsom's parents not long since lived among us and we can sympathize with them in their affliction. They lost a very promising son and their many friends are deeply mourned to know of their recent bereavement.
     Rev. J. H. Eaks, of Atlanta, conducted the services at the Methodist church.
  
Newsom, William T.
  The Jackson Argus August 23, 1895
Death of a young man.
     Mr. W. T. Newsom died at the home of his father, Conductor Newsom, in this place on Tuesday morning last at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Newsom was an employee in the railroad shops in Atlanta, where he was taken sick about three weeks ago. He came here that he might be nursed and receive proper attention by his loved parents. But his illness soon developed into typhoid fever, and all that could be done for him was of no avail, and he breathed his last on Tuesday morning as stated above.
     Mr. Newsom was twenty-four years old and was unmarried. He was a member of the Methodist church, and was a young man of exceptionally fine character, and enjoyed the esteem and friendship of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
     Rev. Dr. Chapman, of the Baptist church, conducted the funeral services at the home of his father here Tuesday morning, after which the remains, accompanied by Messrs. Albert Summer, J. N. DeLamar, W. W. Thomas, Warren Grice, C. R. Warren and J. C. Beane, were carried to the former home of the deceased at Jackson, Georgia, for interment.
Hawkinsville Dispatch.
  
Newsome, James T.
  The Jackson Argus March 25, 1897
J. T. Newsome Dead.
     Mr. J. Newsome, who has been sick of something resembling consumption for several years, died at Constitution, at the home of his wife's mother, Mrs. Almond, on Monday. His remains were brought to Jackson for burial and well be interred this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. Newsome's home is in Jackson and he lived here several months last year, but was moved to Constitution a short while since. The funeral services will be at the Baptist church, of which he was a consistent member. His wife, Mrs. Hattie Newsome, and brothers, sisters, father and mother will attend the obsequies. They have the sympathy of this community in their bereavement. Mr. Newsome was a valuable citizen and as kind a husband and son as we have ever known. Here where he is well known it is a shock to the entire community for him to have been cut off in his young manhood and usefulness.

Newsome, James Thomas
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 9, 1925
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gilmore sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Gilmore's father, Mr. J. T. Newsome, of Hawkingsville. Mr. Newsome formerly lived in Jackson and had many friends here. Among those from here who attended the funeral were Mr. H. F. Gilmore, Mrs. Paul Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. R. TG. Warren, of Chattanooga, Tenn.
 
Newsome, Joel
  The Jackson Argus February 1, 1895
Deaths.
     Mr. Joel Newsome, who for some time was known to our people, having resided here for several years, died at his son's home in Hawkinsville, the first of the week. Mr. Newsome was a good man, and a faithful member of the Jackson Baptist church. His funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev. Gardner, Tuesday last, and his remains were afterward deposited in the cemetery at this place. He was 79 years old, and leaves his aged companion and several children, grandchildren and many friends to mourn his loss.
       Newsome, John H.
Jackson Progress Argus 3 Feb 1933
Mr. John H. Newsome Passed Away Sunday
     The death of Mr. John H. Newsome, aged 66, occurred at his home near Decatur early Sunday morning. Death was sudden and was attributed to heart trouble.
     Mr. Newsome, who was an engineer for the Southern Railway System before retiring a few years ago, formerly resided in Jackson. He was a brother of Mrs. H. F. Gilmore, of Jackson, and friends here were sorry to know of his passing. He had resided in DeKalb county for some tim e and conducted a filling station and was engaged in farming. Mr. Newsome was a member of the Wesley Chapel church.
     He is survived by his wife; one sone [sic], Mr. Dolphus Newsome; a brother, Mr. George Newsome, of Hawkinsville, and his sister, Mrs. H. F. Gilmore, of this city.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Wesley Chapel church, with Rev. J. W. Fields officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.

Newsome, Reuben A.
  The Jackson Argus August 29, 1902
     Reuben Newsome, the bright and promising 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Newsome, and brother of Mrs. H. F. Gilmore, of Jackson, died of fever in Hawkinsville, Wednesday, and was brought to Jackson for burial yesterday. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. W. Domingoes, of Hawkinsville, assisted by Revs. R. H. O. England and W. A. Nelson, at 3 o'clock p.m., at the cemetery. The pallbearers were: Earnest Watkins, J. P. Ray, Luther Planket, Arch Winn, John Ham and Walker Minter. The Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.

Newsome, Robert Lee
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 23, 1925
Mr. R. L. Newsome Stricken Suddenly.
     The death of Mr. Robert Lee Newsome, 46 years of age, a former resident of Jackson, occurred in Atlanta Wednesday. He was connected with the Ford Motor Company and death came suddenly while at work in the plant,
     Mr. Newsome was a son of the late Capt. J. T. Newsome, of Hawkinsville, whose death occurred early in January. The family formerly resided here and many friends regret to know of the passing of these two estimable citizens.
     Mr. Newsome is survived by his wife and seven daughters, Misses Susie, Martha, Deloris, Mollie, Joe, Hattie Lee, Rowena and Elizabeth Newsome; Two sons, James and Robert Lee Newsome, Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. H. F. Gilmore, of Jackson, and Mrs. J. C. Beane, of Hawkinsville; two brothers, Messrs. G. W. Newsome, of Hawkinsville, and J. H. Newsome, of Decatur.
     Funeral services were held at the home in East Point and the body was brought to Jackson on the noon train Friday and carried to the Jackson cemetery. Rev. Augustus Ernest, of the Methodist church conducted the services and interment was in the family lot.

Newsome, Susan P.
  Butts County Progress July 8, 1910
     Mrs. Henry Gilmore's friends sympathize with her in the death of her mother, Mrs. Tom Newsome which occurred Sunday night in Hawkensville.

Newton, Albert Whitney (Whit)
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Mar 1970
Heart Attack Claims life A. W. Newton
     Mr. Albert Whitney (Whit) Newton, 74, of 397 McDonough Road, a member of one of Butts County's most prominent and influential families, died early Saturday morning in Macon Hospital from a heart attack. He was admitted to the hospital Friday night after having been transferred from the Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He had suffered an earlier heart attack the previous week and had been hospitalized about a week prior to his death.
     Born in Butts County December 28, 1895, he was the son of Mr. William Aris Newton and Mrs. Elizabeth Carmichael Newton, both of Butts County. He was a retired hardware merchant, having been a partner with his brother, Mr. R. P. Newton, in the operation for a long number of years of Newton Hardware Company. They sold the business seven years ago.
     Mr. Newton was a veteran of World War I and served for many years with the Jackson Rifles after the war. He was a former city councilman where his opinion on fiscal affairs was sought because of his successful business experiences. Mr. Newton was a York Rite Mason, a Shriner, a member of St. Johns Lodge No. 45, F&AM, a member of Jackson Chapter No. 54 Royal Arch Masons and of Alexius Commandery No. 22, Knights Templar. Active in veterans affairs he was a member of both the American Legion and the VFW. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.

Newton, Bessie Powell
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Nov 1973
Mrs. Newton Dies In Orangeburg
     Graveside services for Mrs. Bessie Powell Newton, a former widely known Jackson resident who died Tuesday afternoon, November 13th, in Orangeburg, S. C., were held Wednesday afternoon, November 14th, at three o'clock from the Jackson City Cemetery with Rev. Donald Gray officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Newton suffered a stroke in Orangeburg last week and had been hospitalized since that time. Among survivors are a son, R. P. Newton, Jr. of Orangeburg, S. C. and a sister-in-law, Miss Mary Newton, of Jackson.
     Other details were incomplete and will be announced by Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson.

Jackson Progress Argus 14 Nov 1973
Graveside Rites For Mrs. Newton
     Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon, November 14th, at three o'clock in the Jackson City Cemetery for Mrs. Robert Park Newton, Sr., 88, former widely known and greatly beloved resident of Jackson who died November 13th in Orangeburg, S. C. Regional Hospital following an extended illness. A large coterie of relatives and friends paid tribute to Mrs. Newton.
     Born Bessie Powell, August 30, 1885 in Coweta County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Powell and the late Mrs. Grace Orr Powell, prominent and influential citizens of Coweta County. She was the widow of R. P. Newton, Sr. who preceded her in death by two years and seven days.
     During her long residence in Jackson Mrs. Newton was a member of the First Baptist Church which she served for a great number of years with love and dedication and was a former member of the Jackson Woman's Club. Her late husband was one of the principal organizers of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and as a member of the Kiwanis Auxiliary she rendered yeoman service.
     Soon after the death of her husband in November 1971 she moved to Orangeburg where she was a resident of the Methodist Home in that city for the past two years, Orangeburg being the home of her son, Robert Park Newton, Jr. and family. She suffered a stroke two weeks ago from which she never rallied, death coming on Tuesday afternoon, November 13th.
     Rev. S. H. Odom of Jackson officiated at the interment service which was under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Newton is survived by one son, Robert Park Newton Jr., Orangeburg, S. G.; three grandchildren, Mrs. David Bankes of St. Paul, Minnesota; Robert Park Newton, III, Tampa, Fla; and William Aris Newton II of Orangeburg, S. C.; a sister-in-law, Miss Mary Newton of Jackson; a number of nieces and nephews.
     In lieu of flowers, the family suggested contributions to the Methodist Home in Orangeburg or your favorite charity.

Newton, Clarence S., Sr. and Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Nov 1963
C. S. Newton Sr. And Son Killed In Plane Crash
     Mr. C. S. Newton Sr., prominent Waycross businessman and treasurer of the Indian Springs Camp Ground Association, along with his son, Clarence Jr., pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church at Warner Robins, were burned to death in a fiery plane crash near Summerton, S. C. Tuesday, November 5.
     The plane had been rented from a flying service in Macon. The men were returning from a business trip to Washington D. C., when the light plane crashed and burned in a soybean field four miles north of Summerton.
     Both men were burned beyond recognition and all identifying papers were destroyed. A broken watch pinpointed the time of the crash at 4:27 p. m.
     Mr. Newton Sr. had served many years as treasurer at the camp ground and was widely known throughout this section the state. He was chairman of Georgia's 8th District Democratic Executive Committee. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech and was owner of a turpentine business.
     His son, pilot of the plane, was on sabbatical leave as pastor of Trinity Methodist Church. He was also associated with his father in the naval stores business.

Newton, Charles, Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 23, 1921
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newton, of Anson, Texas will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Newton last week. Mr. Newton is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Pitts Newton, formerly of Jackson and spent his boyhood days here.

Newton, Charles Brown
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Feb 1967
Charles Newton Buried Sunday
     Mr. Charles Brown Newton, 69, of Buchanan, Ga., brother of Mrs. David P. Settle of Jackson, died at the hospital in Bremen after being admitted almost a week earlier. His death was attributed to a heart attack.
     A native of Haralson County, Mr. Newton was the son of Mr. W. T. Newton and Mrs. Adelle Roberts Newton. He was a retired owner of a hardware store, having sold his business the past summer. Mr. Newton was a member of the Buchanan Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Buchanan Methodist Church with the Rev. Hoyt Jenkins and the Rev. Charles Storey officiating. Interment was in the Buchanan City Cemetery.
     Mr. Newton is survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. D. P. Settle of Jackson; one brother, G. R. Newton of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Newton, Charles Edward
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Apr 1954
Charles E. Newton Killed Saturday At Stockbridge
     Charles Edward Newton, 24-year- old son of Rosa and Richard Newton of Jackson Route 4, was killed about 6 a. m. Saturday morning when the car in which he was riding rammed the rear of a motor truck near Stockbridge. His neck was broken and death resulted almost instantly .
     An investigation is said to have revealed that a fish pond near the Scene of the accident had just been opened and people were flocking to the new lake, and Newton evidently, was watching the crowd rather than the highway.
     Newton worked in Atlanta and he was proceeding in the direction of that city at the time of the accident. Besides his parents, survivors are several brothers and sisters.
     Funeral arrangements were in charge of Abe Trimier Funeral Home.

Newton, Della
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jul 1956
Mrs. Newton Died Here Monday At Daughter's Home
     Funeral services for Mrs. Della Newton, 80, were held Wednesday at 3 o'clock from the Buchanan Methodist Church. The remains lay in state from 1:30 until the funeral hour at the church.
     Mrs. Newton died Monday afternoon in Jackson at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Settle.
     Other survivors include two sons, Charles N. Newton, Buchanan, and George Robert Newton, Atlanta; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Strickland, Douglasville; Mrs. Lizzy Hamrick and Mrs. Howard Moss, both of Warm Springs, and Mrs. Bessie Mae Huett, Atlanta.
     The Robert Miller Funeral Home of Bremen was in charge of arrangements.
          
Newton, E. Pitts
Jackson Progress Argus, July 12, 1945
E. Pitts Newton Died Sunday at Home in Texas
     Jackson and Butts county friends of Mr. E. Pitts Newton were saddened to learn of his death at his home in Anson, Texas, Sunday, July 8. Mr. Newton lived in Butts county all of his life until he and his family moved to Texas in 1902. While in this county he owned and operated large farms and was known for his sterling qualities and business acumen. Mr. Newton was 90 years old on March 6 of this year. Funeral services and burial were in Anson Monday afternoon.
     Mr. Newton is survived by his wife, who was Miss Sara Edwards of Monroe county before her marriage; two daughters, Mrs. Owen Westmoreland, Rule, Texas, Mrs. Peter Handerlite, Washington, D. C.; four sons, Charles E., Brownwood, Texas, T. Pope and Frank, Anson, Texas, and E. Pitts Newton Jr., of the Merchant Marine; one brother, G. W. Newton, Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. McKibben, Macon, Mrs. J. T. Armistead, Atlanta. A number of nieces and nephews live in Jackson and Forsyth.

Newton, George W.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 15, 1948.
George W. Newton Claimed by Death.
     George W. Newton, 85 years of age, native of Butts county and former citizen of Forsyth, died Jan. 8 in Baltimore where he had lived for the last year or two.
     He served as sheriff and ordinary of Monroe county and was active in religious and civic affairs in his home community.
     Mr. Newton was a son of the late Ezekiel Park Newton and Mrs. Nancy Webb Newton, pioneer settlers of the county. He was a brother of the late W. A. Newton of Jackson and E. p. Newton of Anson, Texas. Miss Mary Newton is a niece and R. P. and A. W. Newton of Jackson are nephew.
     Funeral services were held in Forsyth Sunday at 3 p.m.
     Survivors are his wife and three sons, Douglas E. George E. Jr. and Steven Mobley Newton, all of Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Armisted, Atlanta, and Mrs. Carrie McKibben, College Park.

Newton, Infant
  Middle Georgia Argus December 23, 1892
A Sad Accident.
     A little four year old child of Mr. W. A. Newton was playing near a boiling vessel of lard on yesterday and fell into the same terribly scalding is body from the neck down from which it died in about four hours. Such a death is fearful to think about. We sympathize with the saddened parents.

Newton, James Carmichael
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jun 1970
J. C. Newton Buried Here On Tuesday
     Services for Mr. James Carmichael Newton, 76, of Atlanta, prominent Jackson native and retired assistant secretary and treasurer of Miss Georgia Dairies were held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Morningside Baptist Church with Dr. James P. Wesberry, pastor, and the Rev. Warren Nutt officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon.
     Mr. Newton, member of a widely known and influential Butts County family, died early Saturday night at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta following a brief illness, although he had been in declining health for a number of years. He was hospitalized about two days prior to his death.
     Born December 9, 1893, Mr. Newton was the son of Mr. William A. N ewton and Mrs. Elizabeth Carmichael Newton. Upon completing his education in the local schools, Mr. Newton accepted his first job with Fisher & Willis, general merchants, in Cochran, in 1914. He remained there until 1916 when he returned to Jackson and became affiliated with Newton Hardware Company where he remained until 1920.
     In the field of politics, Mr. Newton served several terms as county treasurer. Leaving Jackson, he accepted a position in the office of Columbus Roberts, Commissioner of Agriculture, which led later to a position with the Georgia Milk Producers Association. Mr. Newton retired about five years ago from his position as assistant secretary and treasurer of Miss Georgia Diaries.
     Extremely active in Masonic work, Mr. Newton was a Past High Priest of Jackson Chapter No. 54, R.A.M.; Past Worshipful Master, St. John's Lodge No. 45, F&AM; Past Eminent Commander, Alexius Commandery No. 22, Knights Templar. He served as Grand Commander of the Knight's Templar of Georgia from 1935 to 1939 and was Deputy Commander, Southeastern Department, USA Grand Encampment in 1953-54-55. At the time of his death, Mr. Newton was Grand Treasurer of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M., and was Grand Treasurer of the Grand Commandery, K.T. He was also Past Distinguished High Priest and Past Illustrious Master of Ocmulgee Council, R.S.A.M. Mr. Newton was a member of the Knights of York, Cross of Honor, Knights of Mecca, Yaarab Temple, and AAONMS. Mr. Newton was one of those who helped to organize Scottish Rite Hospital.
     Mr. Newton, who lived at 762 Brookridge Drive, N. E., was a member of the Morningside Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Woods Newton, whom he married on December 27th, 1930; a daughter, Mrs. Sidney Villines, Jr., Stone Mountain; a son, James C. Newton, Jr., Tucker; one sister, Miss Mary Newton, Jackson; four brothers, R. Park Newton, Jackson; W. P. Newton, Columbia, S. C. E. D. Newton, LaFayette; W. Aris Newton, Clemson, S. C.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     An escort from the Knights Templar and Zellard Sunday School Class accompanied the body to Jackson. The family asked that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the James C. Newton Scholarship Fund, c/o Morningside Baptist Church. H. M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill, were in charge of arrangements.

Newton, Jeff
Jackson Progress-Argus 5 Apr 1935
Mr. Jeff Newton Passes In Texas
     Butts county relatives and friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Jeff Newton, former resident of Jackson, which occurred at his home in Anson, Texas, on March 25.
     The following account of his death is taken from the Western Enterprise, Anson, Texas,
     Jeff Newton, 31, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Newton, at 2:15 Monday afternoon following a long illness.
     Jeff was born in Jackson, Georgia, December 31, 1903, and moved to Jones county with his parents when small boy. He had been a student of Columbia University, Trinity College, and Texas Technological College.
     Funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday at 10 o'clock, with Rev. L. A. Doyle, officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hope cemetery.
     He is survived by his parents, four brothers, Charles E. of Olton, T. P. Of Welch, G. F. and Pitts of Jicarilla, two sisters, Mrs. O. C. Westmoreland, of Rule, and Mrs. P. B. Henderlite, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Newton, Jimmie
  Middle Georgia Argus February 3, 1893
     Little Jimmie Newton died in Jackson, Ga. December 21st 1892. The heart-rending accident by which he lost his life, cast a gloom over the entire town, and eyes who had never seen the sweet child were wet with sympathetic tears. He was young and beautiful. On his fair brow set the crown of hope. His laughter and song filled his father's house with joy and melody. In a moment his sweet lips are hushed and loved ones listen no more to his childish voice of song. But in other climes our darling one still lives, and the sweet voice hushed here is attuned in sweet notes up there. O, beautiful boy! While we weep, thou art *** and glorified. Far away thou art beckoning thy earthly papa over to thy ___, and thy sorrying ones will here thy whispering saying "come."
     Oh beautiful hands of a little one, see *** voice calling mother to thee ____ ____ darling, the light of our home.
     Taken so early, is beckoning come.
     May God bless the stricken ones and wipe all their tears away.
A Friend.
               
Newton, John Willis
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 17, 1928
  Mr. J. Willis Newton Died In Forsyth Home.
     Many friends and relatives here were pained to learn of the death of Mr. J. Willis Newton, 70 years of age which occurred at his home in Forsyth Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Death followed an illness of a single day.
     Mr. Newton, who was born and raised in Butts county, was one of the best known men in this section of the state. He was the president of the Trio Manufacturing Company, cotton mills, which he organized some thirty years ago. Previous to that time he was engaged in banking. Mr. Newton was born in Butts county December 28, 188. He had been a resident of Forsyth for the past forty years. He was a member and officer of the Primitive Baptist church.
     Mr. Newton was connected with a pioneer family of this section. He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Martha Anna Head; two sons, William Horace Newton and Howell E. Newton, of Forsyth; three daughters, Miss Alice Newton, of Forsyth Mrs. George T. Morris, of Dublin, and Mrs. Charles H. Yates, of Macon; three brothers, Mr. W. A. Newton, of Jackson, E. P. Newton, of Anson, Texas, Judge George W. Newton, ordinary of Monroe county;
     Two daughters, Mrs. J. H. McKibben, Of Jackson, Mrs. J. T. Armstead, of Atlanta
     Funeral services were held in Forsyth Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and Elder T. G. Wright, of Macon, officiated. Interment was in the Forsyth cemetery.
  
Newton, Levi J.
  The Jackson Argus June 20, 1902
     L. J. Newton, who has many friends in this city, died at the home of his brother George, in Forsyth, this Friday morning and will be buried at Sandy Creek church tomorrow at ten o'clock. The Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
  
  The Jackson Argus July 4 1902
In Memoriam.
     Mr. L. J. Newton was born October 4th 1857 and died June 20th, 1902, aged 44 years, 8 months and 16 days. After years of intimate association with the deceased, the writer would offer to attest to the high character, integrity and worth of this brother, friend and citizen, whose death brings profound sorrow to friends and loved ones, as well as an irreparable loss to the community in which he lived. As a friend, he was true to the highest principles of friendship. As a neighbor and citizen, he possessed those sterling qualities which won the confidence and esteem of all with whom he associated. As a Christian he was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and his life reflected his confidence and faith in God.
     While the hand of affliction lay heavy upon him for a long time previous to his death, yet through it all he exhibited the true Christian character of patience and forbearance.
     His last moments were very quiet. Without a struggle or sigh he peacefully fell asleep and passed from the sad discipline of earth to the glad experience of heaven.
     May he who wounds but to heal, comfort the bereaved mother and loved ones, and grant them at last a blessed reunion with lost one in that fair land where death and sorrow are unknown.
We miss you, Jeff, we miss you
Along life's lonely track,
Yet to We would not call you back
For while we must remember
Your last sad hours of pain
We know that our bereavement
Is your eternal gain.
J. T. Carson. Nashville, Tenn.
  
Newton, Marion Anne Bailey
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Oct 1974
Mrs. Newton Dies After Long Illness
     Mrs. Marion Bailey Newton, 68, of 397 McDonough Road, Jackson, died at 10:20 o'clock Monday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a long period of declining health.
     Member of a prominent Butts County family, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Burrell P. Bailey and Mrs. Rosa Franklin Bailey, and was born February 22nd, 1906 in Butts County.
     Mrs. Newton was the widow of Mr. Albert Whit Newton, prominent Jackson businessman and former City of Jackson councilman. She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Graveside services were conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Jackson City Cemetery where the Rev. Phil DeMore, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church and the Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, officiated. Interment was in the City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Newton is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Morrison Settle of Greensboro and Mrs. Rosa Frank Flick of Keyser, West Virginia; one brother, Hugh Bailey of Greensboro; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers Were W. L. Martin, Ves Lunsford, Ryland Smith, Barney Wilder, W. A. Duke, Jr. and Watson Vaughn.

Newton, Mary Elizabeth Carmichael
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jul 1943
Mrs. W. A. Newton Beloved Resident Called By Death
     The news of the death of Mrs. W. A. Newton Sr. early Tuesday morning brought genuine sadness to many friends throughout this section of the state. Mrs. Newton, who was 79, was in declining health for only a short time. On Thursday of last week she suffered a stroke and was carried to Griffin where she could receive hospital treatment. On Friday she lapsed into a coma from which she never aroused.
     Mrs. Newton was one of the most widely beloved women in this section. She was gentle and retiring and possessed the God-given gift of sympathetic understanding. With all her dealings in family and church life, and social life she exercised that gift to a remarkable degree. The Newton home was known for its true Southern hospitality and Mrs. Newton's charm was the center around which it revolved.
     She was the widow of the late William Aris Newton, one of Butts county's most successful business men and planters. The eldest daughter of Carter Carmichael and his wife, Mrs. Rose Harkness Carmichael, pioneer residents of the county, she had lived in the county all of her life and had taken an active part in its progress. She had been a member of the Jackson Baptist church since girlhood and lived to see all of her eight children members of that church.
     Surviving Mrs. Newton are two daughters, Miss Mary Newton, Jackson; Mrs. W. T. Street, Dothan, Ala.; six sons, R. P. Newton and A. W. Newton, Jackson; W. P. Newton, Greenville, S. C.; E. D. Newton, Rock Hill, S. C.; J. C. Newton, Atlanta; W. A. Newton Jr., Hogansville; six grandchildren, R. P. Newton Jr., Orangeburg, S. C.; Mrs. Hamilton Lott and W. P. Newton Jr., Greenville, S. C.; E. D. Newton Jr., Rock Hill, S. C.; Rose Marie and Jimmy Newton, Atlanta; two great-grandchildren, Nancy Newton, Orangeburg, S. C., and Gay Lott, Greenville, S. C., one brother, R. J. Carmichael, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. L. P. Lester, Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. A. F. Whitney, Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the home and a large concourse of friends from all walks of life gathered to pay their final respects to this fine woman. Rev. Gaither Briggs, pastor of the Jackson Baptist church, conducted the impressive services.
     Beautiful floral tributes sent by friends, relatives and organizations filled several rooms of the spacious home. They expressed in a small way appreciation of Mrs. Newton's life and character.
     The pallbearers were Messrs. H. O. Ball, Stillwell Ball, W. E. Watkins, Paul Lemon, James Buchanan, H. M. Moore, W. B. Thompson, Victor Carmichael. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery.
     S. H. Thornton, funeral director, was in charge of arrangements.

Newton, Mary Margaret
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jan 1984
     Miss Mary Margaret Newton, 101, of Jackson died early Thursday morning at Westbury Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg where she had lived since 1979.
     Miss Newton was born in Butts County May 1, 1882, daughter of the late William Aris Newton and Elizabeth Carmichael Newton. She was the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and was associated with the Newton Hardware Co. for many years.
     Miss Newton was a former columnist for the Jackson Progress-Argus and the Atlanta Journal.
     Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Hamilton Lott of Columbia, S. C. and Mrs. Sidney Villines of Brooks, Ga.; nephews, Robert Park Newton Jr. of Orangeburg, S. C., William Pitts Newton Jr. of Union, S.C., Ernest Dudley Newton Jr. of Mount Pleasant, S. C., and James Carmichael Jr. of Tucker.
     Graveside services were held Saturday at 11 :30 a.m. in the Jackson city cemetery with the Rev. Donald Folsom officiating.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 
Newton, Nancy Webb
  The Jackson Argus December 24, 1902
     Mrs. Nancy Newton, the aged mother of Messrs. Willis and George Newton, died at the home of the former, in Forsyth, at six o'clock last Friday morning. She had been suffering from heart trouble for some time but the cause of her death was paralysis. She suffered a stroke at ten o'clock Thursday morning, and lingered until the afternoon of the following day. She was conscious most of the time, but was unable to speak to those around her bedside. Late in the afternoon of the second day the end came. The interment was at Sandy Creek church, in Butts county, Sunday. Of this church, a Primitive Baptist church, she had been for many years a faithful member. Rev. Duncan G. McCowen conducted the sad service. Mrs. Newton was eighty-one years of age. A noble woman has gone to her home, and the hearts of many are saddened. Her children and grandchildren have the sympathy of many friends--- Monroe Advertiser December 19th.
     She was also the mother of Messrs. E. P. and W. A. Newton, of Jackson, to whom The Argus extends sympathy.
  
Newton, Robert Park
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Nov 1971 R. P. Newton, Civic leader, Died Saturday
     Mr. Robert Park Newton Sr., 88, of 464 West Third Street, Jackson, prominent civic, religious and business leader in the community for over 65 years, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital at 10:20 o'clock Saturday night after a short illness. He was admitted to the hospital on September 16th after suffering a stroke at his home.
     Born in Butts County on October 10, 1883, he was the son of the late Mr. William Aris Newton and Mrs. Elizabeth Carmichael Newton, both natives of Butts County. He was the husband of Mrs. Bessie Powell Newton of Jackson, formerly of Newnan before her marriage.
     Mr. Newton was a retired hardware store merchant, having for a number of years operated Newton Hardware Company with his brother, the late Albert Whitney Newton, until 1963 when the business was sold. Mr. Newton joined the First Baptist Church before he finished school at old Jackson Institute and was made a deacon during the pastorate of Dr. Robert Van Deventer. At the time of his death he was a deacon emeritus and had served for 50 years on the board. Mr. Newton was a director of the C&S Bank of Jackson, formerly Jackson National Bank, since 1920 and was active in the bank's growth and progress. For many years Mr. Newton was chairman of the Butts County Democratic Executive Committee and though he had relinquished this post he was still a member of the Committee at his death.
     Mr. Newton was one of the original signers of the first Boy Scout charter and was one of the original trustees of the Van Deventer Memorial Scout Foundation and was active on the board until his illness of September 16th.
     Mr. Newton was one of the principal incorporators and charter member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club, having served as one of the club's first president and having a perfect attendance record of 35 years, a record perhaps unmatched in Georgia Kiwanis circles. Last year the Kiwanis Club recognized him as Butts County's "Man of the Year" with a handsome plaque presented Mr. Newton last December at a ladies night meeting of the club. Mr. Newton was the second recipient of the coveted award, Hampton L. Daughtry of Atlanta and Jackson being chosen as Butts County's first "Man of the Year" in 1969.
     Mr. Newton was a Mason and a Knights Templar and served these orders with devotion and trust.
     Graveside services were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at Jackson City Cemetery with Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the family plot with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Newton is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Powell Newton of Jackson; a son, Robert Park Newton Jr. of Orangeburg, S. C.; a sister, Miss Mary Newton of Jackson; three brothers, William Pitts Newton of Columbia, S. C., Ernest D. Newton of LaFayette, and William Aris Newton of Clemson, S. C.; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Active pallbearers were Stewart Lee Maddox, Hamp Daughtry, P. H. Weaver, W. O. Ball, Doyle Jones Jr., Levi Ball, H. M. Moore, and J. W. O'Neal, Sr.
     Asked to serve as honorary pallbearers were Dr. J. C. Howell, B. Y. Lunceford, Edward Cornell, Marlin Spencer, N. F. Land, W. H. Maddox, Congressman John J. Flynt Jr., Roy Prosser, M. W. Carmichael, J. L. Garr, D. P. Settles, T. E. Robison, Sr., H. L. Allen .Ir., Fred Raney, and Frank Barnes.

Newton, Robert Park , Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1988
     Robert Park Newton Jr., 74, of Orangeburg, S.C., died Thursday at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston following a brief illness.
     Graveside services were held Saturday morning at the Memorial Park cemetery in Orangeburg with Dr. William J. Snow officiating.
     Mr. Newton, a native of Jackson, Ga., was the son of Robert Park Newton and Bessie Powell Newton.
     He received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech where he later served as an assistant professor of chemistry. He also worked as a research chemist for Swann and Co. in Birmingham, Ala.
     Mr. Newton was plant design engineer for Naval Stores in Valdosta and moved in 1941 to Orangeburg where he was executive vice president of the Wannamaker Chemical Co. for several years. In 1946 he founded Applied Engineering Co., which became one of the largest companies of its kind in the United States. He served as the company's chief executive officer until his retirement in 1979.
     He served on the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Orangeburg and the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and the Orangeburg Rotary Club. He was a life member of the Society of 1824 of the Medical University of South Carolina and, a former member of the National Advisory Council of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Newton was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Orangeburg.
     Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Edwards Newton, a native of Flovilla; daughter, Dr. Nancy N. Glass of Atlanta; sons, R. P. Newton III and William A. Newton II, both of Tampa, Fla.; three grandchildren.
     Dukes - Harley Funeral Home in Orangeburg was in charge of arrangements:

Newton, William Aris
Jackson Progress-Argus Sep 28, 1939
Mr. W. A. Newton Passes After a Sudden Illness
One of County's Oldest and Most Prominent Citizens Died Early Monday at the Age of 86
     Impressive funeral services for Mr. William Aris Newton, Sr., 86 years of age, one of the county's oldest and most prominent citizens, whose death occurred early Monday after a short illness were held at the home Tuesday afternoon  t 2 o'clock. The Rev. Gaither A. Briggs, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services. Mrs. D. P. Settle sang "Rock of; Ages."
     The rites were largely attended by friends and relatives and representatives of business institutions and state departments with which his sons are connected. Beautiful floral offerings were sent by relatives, friends and organizations.
     The pallbearers were the six sons; Park, Willie Pitts, Jim, Ernest, Albert and Aris Newton, Jr. Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     The death of Mr. Newton came as a distinct shock to the community. He had been in his accustomed health until a few hours before he expired. About midnight Sunday he complained of not feeling well and a physician was summoned. Apparently he was resting easier, but about 6 o'clock death ended a long and active career.
     Despite his 86 years Mr. Newton appeared much younger. He greeted friends in Jackson Friday and seemed in the best of health.
     Descendant of leading middle Georgia families, Mr. Newton was born April 4, 1853, a son of Ezekiel Park Newton and Nancy Webb Newton. He had spent a long and active life in Butts county and such was his strength of character and ability to win and hold friends that he was esteemed by all classes. For a great many years he had resided in his suburban home on the High Falls road.
     A loyal member of the First Baptist church, he was president of Newton Hardware Company and interested in other business enterprises, which together with operation of his farm, occupied his attention.
     Surviving relatives are his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Carmichael, to whom he was married December 17, 1879. They had planned to celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary the coming December. When the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a few years ago the occasion brought expressions of love and esteem from countless friends.
     His two daughters are Miss Mary Newton, of Jackson, and Mrs. W T. Street, of Dothan, Ala. The six sons are: R. Park Newton, prominent Jackson business man; W. P. Newton, of Greenville, S. C.; James C. Newton bookkeeper for the Georgia Department of Agriculture; and Butts county, treasurer; A. W Newton, Jackson business man; E.D. Newton, of Kershaw, S.; C.,. and W. A. Newton,. Jr., of Winnsboro, . C. The six grandchildren are R. P. Newton, Jr., Rose Marie and Jimmy Newton, of Jackson; Miss Elizabeth Newton and William Newton, of Greenville, S. C. and E. D. Newton, Jr., of Kershaw, S. C
     He also is survived by two, sisters, Mrs. J. H. McKibben, of Jackson, and Mrs. J. T. Armstead, of Atlanta; two brothers, E. P: Newton, of Anson, Texas; and Judge George W. Newton, of Forsyth.
     
Newton, William Aris, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus Jan 1979
W. A. Newton Was Buried Here, Thursday
     William Aris Newton, Jr., 74, of 103 Bradley St., Clemson, S. C., died Wednesday morning, Jan. 10th, in Anderson Memorial Hospital following several months of declining health.
     A native of Jackson, Mr. Newton was the son of the late William A. Newton, Sr., and the late Elizabeth Carmichael Newton. Mr. Newton was retired from the Deering Millican Co. and was a charter member of the Clemson Rotary Club. He was also a member of the Masons and of the First Baptist Church in Clemson.
     Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marjorie Butler Newton, of Clemson; one sister, Miss Mary Newton, of Jackson; two brothers, Mr. Ernest D. Newton, of Atlanta, and Mr. William P. Newton, of Columbia, S. C.
     Graveside funeral services for Mr. Newton were conducted Thursday, Jan. 11th, at 2 p. m. in Jackson City Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Lovett officiating.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Newton, Willie Hugh
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Aug 1989
     Willie Hugh Newton, 50, of 1902 Darrell Way, Decatur, died Thursday at Grady Hospital.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson with the Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Newton was a native of Butts County, son of the laid Richard and Rosa Newton. He was a member of Fairfield A.M.E. Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Aretha Newton; son, Darrell Newton of Jackson; daughters, Portia and Latasha Newton, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; brothers, Lennard Newton of Newport News, Va;, Thomas Newton of Los Angeles, and Lewis Newton of Decatur; sisters, Helen Brown and Betty Ragland, both of Decatur, and Clima Calhoun and Margaret Newton, both of Jackson; aunt, Ida Compton of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Niblett, Benjamin Kelly
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Feb 1979
Niblett Rites Held Tuesday
     Funeral services for Mr. Benjamin Kelly Niblett, age 72, Route 5, Jackson High Falls community were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joe Parham, Rev. T. J. Thaxton and Rev. Forest Thompson officiated.
     Mr. Niblett died early Saturday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Jasper County and was the son of the late Robert Allen Niblett and the late Frances Goen Niblett. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was in the Fish Bait business for many years before his retirement.
     Mr. Niblett is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia Maddox Niblett; two daughters, Mrs. Jane Moore and Mrs. Andrew Moore; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Olin Pettigrew, Rev. Eugene Maddox, Howard Niblett, David Niblett, Kelly Niblett, and James Niblett.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Niblett, Euel Franklin
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Sep 1969
Brother Mr. Niblett Died Friday
     Mr. Euel Franklin Niblett of Route 1, Milner, brother of Mr. Ben Kelly Niblett of Jackson, died Friday night at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     Mr. Niblett was born in Jasper County but had lived in Lamar County for 28 years. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church,
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Rock Springs Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Forrester Buchanan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with McDonald Chapel, of Griffin, arrangements, The body will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the funeral.
     
Niblett, Julia Maddox
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jan 1995
     Julia Maddox Niblett of Monroe County died Friday, Jan. 6, Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth.
     Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 8, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Butts County with Rev, Mary Jo Willoughby and Rev. Milton Hill officiating. Interment was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
     Mrs. Niblett was born Oct. 8, 1909, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Tenella Vaughn Maddox. She was the widow of Jennie K. Niblett. She was a member of the Providence Congregational Methodist Church and retired from Forsyth Twine and Cordage
     Survivors include daughters Ann Moore of Jackson and Jane Morris of Tucker; sisters, Georgia Pritchett of Jackson and Ruth Taylor and Nell Gibson of Griffin; five grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
          
Niblett, Mamie Wynn
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Oct 1966
Mrs. Niblett, 83, Passes Friday
     Mrs. Mamie Wynn Niblett, 83, widow of the late William Oliver Niblett of Jasper County, died at Westbury Nursing Home Friday night, September 30, following an extended period of declining health.
     Born in Putnam County, Mrs. Niblett was the daughter of the late Mr. John Wynn and Mrs. Emily Mitchell Wynn of Putnam County. She was a member .of the Liberty Methodist Church in Jasper County where she had spent most of her life.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from Haisten Chapel in Jackson with the Rev. J S Brown pastor of the Pepperton Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Ellis family cemetery in Jasper County. Nephews served as pallbearers.
     Mrs. Niblett is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Margaret N. Gunnells of Lawrenceville; one granddaughter; four great grandchildren.
     
Niblett, Mrs. R. A. (nee Goen)
Jackson Progress-Argus Dec 28, 1939
     Mrs. R. A. Niblett, 68 years of age, residing in Monroe county near the Butts county line, died at her home Saturday morning at 6 o'clock after an illness of several weeks.
     She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goen, of Monroe county, and had resided in that section all her life and was esteemed by a wide circle of friends.
     Surviving relatives are two sons, U. F. Niblett; of Lamar county, and B. K. Niblett iof. Monroe county; three sisters, Mrs. Jim Fox and Mrs. Miller Willis, of Griffin, and Mrs. Alex English, of Lamar county; one brother, John Goen, of Lamar county.
     Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Rock Springs church with the Rev. Theodore Thaxton officiating. Interment was in the churchyard, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Niblett, Robert Allen
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Aug 1966
R. A. Niblett Buried Friday At Rock Springs
     Mr. Robert Allen Niblett, 88, of Route 3, Jackson, died about 10:30 Thursday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital after being admitted only a short time before his death. He had been in declining health for several years.
     A retired farmer, he lived just across the Butts County line in Monroe County. Mr. Niblett was born in Jasper County the son of Mr. Tom Niblett and Mrs. Queen Red Niblett. He had spent the greater portion of his life in this area and was a member of a Baptist church in Jasper County. His wife was the late Mrs. Frances Goen Niblett.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 12, at three o'clock from the Rock Springs Congregational Methodist Church in Lamar County with the Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Niblett is survived by two sons, Euel Franklin Niblett of Barnesville and Ben K. Niblett of Jackson; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Andrew Moore, Morris Moore, Howard Niblett, James Niblett, Kelly Niblett and David Niblett.
                    
Niblett, Sara Frances
  Jackson Progress-Argus, December 12, 1946. Services Monday for Miss Niblett.
     Miss Sarah Frances Niblett, 79 years of age, beloved resident of the Flovilla community, died at 7 o'clock Sunday night after an illness of several days.
     Born in Jasper county, Miss Niblett was the daughter of James Niblett and Mrs. Matilda Tanner Niblett. She had resided in Butts county for many years and had a host of friends who are grieved at her passing.
     She is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. G. Greer, of Flovilla and several nieces and Nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the graveside at Jackson cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and Rev. Gaither A. Briggs officiated. Burial was in the churchyard and Thornton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were the nephews.

Niblett, Stephen Jackson
Jackson Progress-Argus 29 Nov 1935
Farmer of Twiggs Dies Early Today
     Stephen Jackson (Jack) Niblett, Twiggs county farmer, died at his residence, Dry Branch, R. F D. at 10 a. m. today after an illness of a few weeks.
     Mr. Niblett was born in Jasper county August 12, 1867, and had made his residence near Dry Branch for 18 years, after having made his home in Monticello and Jackson for a few years. He was a member of the New Hope Methodist church in Jasper county.
     Surviving Mr. Niblett are his wife, the former Miss Fannie Kinard, of Monticello, one son, Farris Niblett; Dry Branch; one daughter, Miss Sylvia Niblett, Dry Branch; two sisters, Miss Fannie Niblett, Flovilla; Mrs. Lula Greer, Flovilla.
     Funeral services will be held at the Andrews cemetery at 3 p. m. Saturday. Rev. Clifton A. Forrester will officiate. Jeffersonville News.

Niblett, William J.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1954
Wm. J Niblett Died on Tuesday
     William J. Niblett, native of Jasper county but for 30 years a resident of Butts county, died at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of O, L. Greer Sr. in Iron Springs distribution.
     Graveside services were held in the Jackson cemetery Wednesday at 11 a. m. with the Rev. Clayton Gilmer, pastor of Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the city cemetery under the direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.
     Robert Niblett of the Blount community; two nephews, Bennie and Euell Niblett; several cousins; an aunt, Mrs. W. G. Greer, of Flovilla.

Nichols, Clarence O. (Nick)
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Feb 1994
     Clarence O. (Nick) Nichols of Fayetteville died Sat., Feb. 19.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Feb. 20, in the chapel of Carl J. Mowell & Son funeral home with Rev. Gerry Davis officiating. Interment was in the Holly Hill Cemetery.
     Survivors include wife, Dot Nichols of Fayetteville; daughters and sons-in-law, Bobby and Denise Blankenship of Jackson, Eddie and Linda Stanley of Fayetteville, Tonya House of Fayetteville and Brenda Nichols of Morrow; mother, Willie Mae Turner of Newberry, S. C; sisters and brothers-in-law, Chuck and Martha Hall, Bob and Margaret Wike and sister, Lynn (Ann) Green; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Joyce Turner and Terry and Cathy Turner; step daughters Terri Thomas, Sherrie Brooks and Jerry Landrum; and 10 grandchildren.
     Carl J. Mowell & Son of Fayetteville was in charge of arrangements.
     
Nichols, J. W., Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 7, 1920
Mrs. J. W. Nichols Passed Away Friday
     The numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Nichols and family sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Nichols' mother Mrs. J. W. Nichols, which occurred Friday at noon at her home in Abbieville, S. C. She had not been in the best of health recently and the immediate cause of death was a heart affliction and other complications. Mr. Nichols was summoned to her bedside Wednesday night and was present when the end came.
     Mrs. Nichols was one of the most prominent women of Abbieville, having long been intimately identified with the social and religious life of her community. She was teacher of the women's class in the Baptist Sunday school and was formerly president of the missionary society. Her passing was a very great blow to the entire community.
     Funeral services were held in Abbieville Sunday afternoon, Dr. Bristow conducting the services. Beautiful floral offerings attested the esteem of countless friends and relatives. She was 59 years of age. Her husband died in August two years ago.
     Surviving Mrs. Nichols are one daughter, Mrs. Paul Link, of Abbieville, with whom she made her home; two sons, Rev. George Nichols, of Macon, and Mr. S. P. Nichols, of Jackson.
  
Nichols, Joseph Robertson
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Apr 1934
Judge J. R. Nicholson Dies at Lexington, Ga.
     Crawford, Ga., April 10 Judge. J. R. Nicholson, ordinary of Oglethorpe county, died at his home at Lexington, Ga., Tuesday morning as a result of an illness contracted several days ago.
     Judge Nicholson was elected ordinary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. L. H. Bacon several years ago. He was one of the most popular officials of the county.
     Judge Nicholson married Miss Bettie Crawford, of Jackson and friends of the family are sorry to know of his death.

Nichols, Mattie Louisa McKibben
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1961
Mrs. Sam Nichols, Former Resident, Dies in Florida
     Word was received in Jackson Tuesday morning of the death in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday of Mrs. Sam P. Nichols, 80, a former prominent resident of Jackson for many years. Mrs. Nichols died in a St. Petersburg Hospital Tuesday morning following a stroke suffered a week ago. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Betty Lawrence, in St, Petersburg.
     Funeral services, according to information received, were indefinite but were believed to be scheduled for Thursday.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lawrence, St. Petersburg; Mrs. H. B. Muckinfuss, Columbia, S. C.; sons, James Harkness Nichols and Sam Nichols Jr., both of St. Petersburg; mother, Mrs. J. H. McKibben of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. L. H. Hurt, of College Park, formerly of Jackson; Mrs. E. H. Perry, Montgomery, Ala.; two brothers, L. P. McKibben Sr., of Griffin; Tom N. McKibben of Macon. Mrs. Nichols mother, Mrs. McKibben, recently celebrated her 101st birthday.

Nichols, Samuel Powell
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Nov 1933
Mr. S. P. Nichols Dies in St. Petersburg, Fla.
     The death of Mr. Sam P. Nichols, former well known Jackson business man, which occurred at his home in St. Petersburg, Fla., at 3 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, brought sincere sorrow to a host of friends here and elsewhere over the state. Death resulted after a short illness and a period of declining health extending over several months. The passing of this esteemed citizen came as a shock to friends here.
     For a long period of years Mr. Nichols was one of Jackson's best known and most, successful business men. Coming to this city as a young man he was engaged for years with several of the town's leading enterprises. He saw service with the firm of Smith & Etheridge, the Pepperton Cotton Mills, the Carmichael Buggy Company and later was general manager of the Empire Buggy Company, one of the leading wholesale vehicle manufacturing concerns of the state. Later Mr. Nichols was a vice president and director of the Farmers & Merchants Bank and one of the organizers of the Jackson Ice Corporation, which he served as president until his removal to Florida. His entire business career was marked by close application to duty and he achieved signal success in all his undertakings.
     Several years ago Mr. Nichols left Jackson for St. Petersburg, Fla., where he was successfully engaged in the grocery business at the time of his death.
     Mr. Nichols was a member and a deacon in the First Baptist church during his residence here. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis club and was interested in all forms of civic and religious affairs. Mr. Nichols was 53 years of age. He was a man of a friendly and genial personality and made friends easily. He was a man of high qualities of character and his life was marked by honesty and integrity of purpose. He was also a Mason.
     The body was brought to Jackson Saturday morning and funeral services were held at the First Baptist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. S. Hartsfield, of Eastman, a former pastor here and a warm personal friend of the deceased, conducted the service. The minister paid a high tribute to Mr. Nichols' character and worth. Friends and organizations attested the esteem in which he was held by lovely floral offerings.
     The pallbearers were H. L. Allen, R. P. Newton, W. H. Wilson, B. M. Barnes, J. H. Turner and R. J. Carmichael. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Nichols is survived by his wife, the former. Miss Mattie Lou McKibbon, of Jackson; two sons, James Harkness and Sam Nichols, Jr., of St. Petersburg; two daughters, Mrs. H. B. Muckenfuss, of Columbia, S.C. and Mrs. Gaylor Lawrence, of St. Petersburg; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Paul Link, of Pampa, Texas, and a brother, Mr. George Nichols, of Jacksonville, Fla.
 
Nicholson, Elizabeth Cargile Crawford
Jackson Progress-Argus Jun 27, 1940
Mrs. Nicholson Dies at Maxeys
     Friends and relatives here were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. J. R. Nicholson, the former Miss Betty Crawford of Jackson, which occurred Wednesday morning at her home at Maxeys. Death was sudden, according to information received by relatives.
     Daughter of the late Sheriff J. M. Crawford and Mrs. Annie Moore Crawford, Mrs. Nicholson was born in Butts county and resided here until her marriage when she made her home in Oglethorpe county. She was the widow of the late Mr. Joe R. Nicholson, who was ordinary of Oglethorpe county at the time of death. She was a member of the Christian church at Maxeys and took an active interest in religious and civic affairs.
     Surviving are two sons, Lamar Nicholson, Oglethorpe county ordinary, and Mark Nicholson; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Vaughn, of Birmingham and Mrs. Jimmy Drew, of Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Cox, of Dawson, and Mrs. Russell Irvin, of Cedartown; two brothers, Dr. R. L. Crawford, of Locust Grove, and Walter Meade Crawford, of Jackson.
     Funeral services were to be held at the Maxeys Christian church Thursday afternoon, with burial to follow in the city cemetery.

Nicholson, Horace Major
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1981
Nicholson Rites Held Monday
     Funeral services for Horace Major Nicholson, 77, of Route 2, Barnesville, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Antioch Baptist Church. The Rev. Don Breland officiated and interment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville.
     Mr. Nicholson, a native of Gilmore County, had lived in Lamar County, for 39 years. He was a retired sawmill operator.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Kenderick Nicholson of Barnesville; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Vaughn of Jackson;
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Kendek Nicholson of Barnesville; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Vaughn of Jackson; son Kenneth F. (Buddy) Nicholson of Barnesville ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Nicholson, Luther
  Butts County Progress August 25, 1911
Impetigo Causes Death Of Little Luther Nicholson
     Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Nicholson have the sympathy of numerous friends in the death of their three year old son, Luther, who passed away Friday morning about 10 o'clock after an illness of three days. Impetigo is given as the cause of his death, which came as a shock to relatives and friends.
     Luther was a bright and manly little fellow and a favorite with hi playmates. He was a boy of great promise and his passing will cause great regret to all who enjoyed his acquaintance.
     The body was carried to Atlanta Saturday morning and the funeral was held from Barkley & Brandon's undertaking parlor at 2 o'clock that afternoon. Interment was at Sylvester church about four miles from Atlanta.
  
Nix, Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jan 1974
Jackson Rites Friday For Howard Nix
     Mr. Howard Nix, 73, wide known Tate executive with the Georgia Marble Company to many years, died Thursday morning, January 3rd, at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a brief illness but a longer period of declining health.
     A native of Tate, Mr. Nix retired in 1965 after more than 40 years as an executive with the Georgia Marble Company. He moved to Jackson and together with his wife, Mrs. Evelyn McMichael Nix, they built a most modern am attractive home on Freeman Street in , the Garden Hill Subdivision.
     Mr. Nix was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and a member of the Tate Lodge, F&AM, for over 5 years.
     Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Gray, pastor, and the Rev. Ernest Kendal officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Nix is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn McMichael Nix; one son, Roger Howard Nix; one granddaughter, Little Miss Leah Nix, all of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Jack Loggins of Decatur; three brothers, Kenneth Nix of Decatur, J. T. Nil of Martinez, and Steve Nix of Stockbridge.
     Pallbearers were nephew and included Pete Hopkins, Bill Morris, Joe Morris, Warren Cousins, Walter Cousins, and Rick Murphee.
Noble, Jimmy
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Oct 1981
Noble Rites Held Saturday
     Funeral services for Jimmy Noble were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Eighth Street Baptist Church. The Rev. M. M. Solomon officiated and interment was in the Fairfield Cemetery in Hollonville.
     Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Noble of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Sider of Griffin and Mrs. Marie Taylor of Atlanta;
     Eight brothers, Charlie Noble of Jackson, Leroy Noble of Homestead, Fla., Joe Reed of Atlanta, Eugene Noble, Bobby Noble, Joe Lewis Noble, Robert Noble and Clarke Gable Noble, all of Griffin.
     McDowell United Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Noble, John
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1977
Griffin Rites Are Held For John Noble
     Funeral services for Mr. John Noble were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the chapel of McDowell United Funeral Home in Griffin.
     Among Mr. Noble's survivors are his wife, Mrs. Joanne Noble; nine brothers, including Charlie Noble of Jackson; a daughter, Miss Sheila Noble; father, Roy Noble; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Shanrk of Atlanta, Mrs. Willie Mae Ogletree of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Nellie Sinder of Griffin.
     McDowell United Funeral Home was in charge of plans.

Nolan, Anthony
(See Goddard, T. B.)

Nolan, Clara Lucile
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jul 1964
Miss Clara Nolen Be Interred Here Saturday
     Graveside services for Miss Clara L. Nolan, 79, of St. Petersburg, Fla. will be held Saturday morning, July 18, at the Jackson City Cemetery at 11 o'clock with the Rev. Jerry L. Tabler, pastor of the Jackson-Fellowship Presbyterian Churches, officiating.
     Miss Nolen died Sunday, July 12, in St. Petersburg. Her body was brought to Jackson by train, arriving Thursday. Haisten Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements.
     Miss Nolen last lived in Jackson in 1945. She taught English in the old Atlanta Girl's High School and was an executive the YWCA in Norfolk, Va., Asheville N. C., and Atlanta. .
     Her parents were Mr. Thomas H. Nolen and Mrs. Bessie Jarman Nolen, prominent residents of Butts County.
     Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Robert W. Stewart of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Nolan, Jack, Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus January 21, 1898
Mrs. Jack Nolan Dies.
     In the death of Mrs. J. Q. Nolan which occurred at her home in McDonough last Sunday morning Georgia lost one of her noblest and most charming women. She was one of the most deservedly popular women we have ever known, and the announcement of her death has carried sorrow into many homes, throughout the state, and her hometown, McDonough, is it universal sorrow.
     Mrs. Nolan was a beautiful woman. She was accomplished in music, art, and literature. In the presence of others she was as unaffecting as a little child, and it was by the innate goodness of heart, and the evident purpose of her mind, to cherish all that was good, that she won friends who loved her with a _____ and an unselfish devotion.
     Responding to every cry of distress that reached her ears, Mrs. Nolan was a veritable ministering angel in the homes where misfortune had gone. She was a great organizer of public charities and enterprising movements, because everybody had confidence in her unselfish intentions, her judgment and her intuitive perceptions of right.
     Mrs. Nolan could always be depended upon to do and to say the right thing at the right time, and now that her beautiful life has ended in the high meridian of its usefulness the people of her town are bowed in sadness. But deep as is their grief they do not know what they have lost; nor does the faithful husband who would have gladly given his own life in exchange for that of his dear wife. They are shocked by a blow for some wise but mysterious purpose directed from out of Providence of God, and they must learn their loss by steps that are as gradual and inevitable as the approaching years themselves.
     The Argus tenders its sympathy to McDonough. It especially tenders to the bereaved husband its heartfelt and most sincere sympathy and assures him that while his loss is irreparable he may find consolation temporarily in the thought that his grief is being warmly shared by others.

Nolan, Lamar
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Aug 1954
Rites Wednesday For Lamar Nolan
     Funeral services for Lamar Nolan 47, World War II Navy veteran, who died late Monday, were held Wednesday at 10 a. m. at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gaither Briggs officiated and burial was in the Jackson cemetery under direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.
     The pallbearers were Clyde Parker, W. H. Polk, Hollis Vaughn, Charles Nolan, Lynwood Parker, Herman Cawthon.
     Mr. Nolan died en route to Griffin Spalding Hospital as the result of a rifle wound in the temple. A coroner's jury that investigated said he came to his death from self inflicted, gunshot wounds.
     Not in good health for several months and having only recently undergone major surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Atlanta, Mr. Nolan is said to have been despondent. He was formerly employed by the City Electric Shop and for a short time was employed by the gas pipe line. At 5:55 he shot himself through the head with a rifle at his apartment with Mrs. M. L. King.
     Born in Butts county July 3, 1907, he was a son of Oscar Nolan and Mrs. Allie Lummus Nolan. He was discharged from the Navy in 1945.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Lois Thompson; one son, Victor L. Nolan; father, Oscar Nolan; one sister, Mrs. Hollis Vaughn of Covington; six brothers, Roy, Euell, Thomas and John Billy of Atlanta; W. C. Nolan of California and Allie Will Nolan of Covington.

Nolan, Lois Thompson
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1994
     Lois Thompson Nolan of Westbury Medical Care Home died Tues., April 26, at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     Funeral services were held Wed., April 27, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Dr. Rodney Autrey officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Nolan was born May 6, 1904 in Butts County, daughter of the late Gilbert W. Thompson and the late Clara Evan Hardy Thompson. She was the widow of Lamar Nolan and the mother of one son, the late Victor Nolan.
     Survivors include granddaughter, Vickie Nolan of Snellville; step grandchildren, Anita Riggins of Silver Springs, MD, and Harold Lathem of McDonough; sisters, Mildred Polk, Sarah Parker and Grace Cawthon, all of Jackson; brother, Frank Thompson of Jackson; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nolan, Sammy Kay
(See Goddard, T. B.)

Nolan, Victor Lamar
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Feb 1980
Nolan Rites Held Saturday
     Funeral services of Mr. Victor Lamar Nolan, 47, of 252 Oakland Circle, Jackson, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral home. The Rev. Maxie Threatt officiated and interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Nolan died Friday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital after an extensive illness.
     A native of Newton County, he was the son of .Mrs, Thompson Nolan and the late Mr. Lamar Nolan.
     Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lois T. Nolan, of Jackson; two daughters, Miss Vicke Nolan, Jackson and Miss Anita Latham, of Houston, Texas; one son, Harold Latham, of Jackson; several uncles, aunts and cousins.
     Pall bearers were Larry Cawthon, Roy Kuhn, Virgil Smith, Lenwood Parker, Chris Parker and Dale Parker.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nolen, Addie Ann Maddox
Jackson Progress-Argus 03 Sep 1953
Mrs. Addie Nolen Taken By Death
     Mrs. Addie Ann Maddox Nolen, 89, widow of the late Mr. Wesley A. Nolen, died in Griffin-Spalding Hospital Monday afternoon as the result of a week's illness.
     Mrs. Nolen was born in Butts county, daughter of David Maddox and Mrs. Christine Kinard Maddox. Most of her life had been spent in the Flovilla section and, she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. George Barnes. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held in the Flovilla Baptist Church Wednesday at 11 a. m. with Rev. W. J. Self officiating. Burial was in the Flovilla cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Pallbearers were Oscar Hay, Raymond Smith, Elbert Long, Johnny King, Robert Smith, Grady Brooks.
     Surviving are two daughters, Miss Emmie Nolen of Griffin and Mrs. George Barnes of Flovilla; one son, James L. Nolen of Atlanta, one grand-daughter, Mrs. Paul James of Atlanta, and one great-grandson, Paul James Jr.

Nolen, Annie Maude
Jackson Progress Argus, Oct 26 1917
Funeral of Mrs. Nolen Held Here Saturday
Former Citizen Died in Eastman Last Friday
     The body of Mrs. Annie Maude Nolen, aged 21, who died at her home in Eastman Friday afternoon, Oct. 19, was brought to Jackson Friday night and the funeral was held at Macedonia at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mr. White conducted the services.
     Mrs. Nolen was a Miss Cornwell, of this county,. before her marriage,. Death was caused by malaria, it was said. She is survived by her husband and several small children; her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Nolen, Emmalu
Jackson Progress Argus, November 1, 1945
Miss Nolen Died Tuesday at Home in Decatur, Ga.
     Jackson and Butts county friends of Miss Emmalu Nolen were grieved to learn of her sudden death at her home in Decatur Tuesday afternoon. She intended to visit relatives in Jackson Saturday and Sunday but telephoned that she was not feeling well and cancelled the trip. She had not been in good health for several years.
     Miss Nolen was a daughter of Mrs. T. H. Nolen and the late Mr. Nolen of Jackson and was well known in educational circles of the state and took a deep interest in the various state organizations. She was a graduate of Jackson High School, Bessie Tift College, Forsyth, Columbia University, and had a M. A. degree from Emory University. For the past twenty-four years she has been an esteemed member of the faculty of the Highlan School in Atlanta.
     She was a member of the Jackson Baptist church, and always took an active part in the religious life of the different colleges she attended.
     Survivors include her mother, Mrs. T. H. Nolen; one sister, Miss Clara Nolen; one brother, Mr. P. W. Nolen of St. Petersburg, Florida; one niece, Mrs. Robert Stewart of Orlando, Florida.
     Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Thursday morning at 10:30 with Rev. G. F. Tyner and Rev. J. F. Brown officiating.
     The pallbearers were L. W. Moelchert, C. F. Singley, Ray E. Tyner, D. W. Ham, J. C. Kimbell, M. L. Powell.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery and plans were directed by Thornton Funeral Home.

Nolen, Emmie
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Nov 1976
Graveside Rites Friday For Miss Nolen,
     Miss Emmie Nolen, 82, died about 8:00 o'clock early Thursday morning, November 18, at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg.
     Born June 1,1894 in Butts County, she was daughter of the late Mr. Wesley Nolen and Mrs. Addie Maddox Nolen.
     Graveside services were conducted Friday morning, November 19, at 10 o'clock from the Flovilla Cemetery. The Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, officiated.
     Miss Nolen is survived by a niece, Mrs. Paul James of Flovilla, and a nephew, Paul James, Jr., Flovilla.

Nolen, Isaac W.
Nolen, Nancy Caroline Williams
The Middle Georgia Argus March 29, 1887
Two Sad Deaths At Once.
Mr. I. W. Nolen And His Wife Buried Together In The Same Grave.
     On Saturday night at one o'clock Mrs. I. W. Nolen died after a lingering illness with heart disease, and from the shock of grief to her husband he fell away in a swoon from which he could not be aroused and died in four hours.
     This is certainly a remarkable circumstance and is hardly met with in a life time. Mr. Nolen was known as a stout robust man of middle age and his death under such circumstances was a sore shock to all. He was a leading citizen of this county and his death will be heralded with sadness as far as he was known.
     Funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased by Rev. Mr. England of Flovilla and their remains were interred in Sandy Creek cemetery, only a few paces from their home. The largest crowd that perhaps ever attended a burial in the county were in attendance.

Macon Telegraph March 28, 1887
Death of Husband and Wife
     The news reached Macon yesterday morning of the death of two well known people of Butts county. The wife of Major Isaac Nolan, living near Flovilla, died early yesterday morning, and her husband died in a short time thereafter from the shock, which it is thought ruptured a blood vessel. The funeral will take place to-day. Mr. Clem Williams, a nephew of Mrs. Nolan, left Macon yesterday afternoon to be present.
     
Nolen, James L.
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jun 1958
James L. Nolen, Former Resident, Died on Saturday
     Funeral services for Mr. James L. Nolen, born and reared in Butts county, who died in Atlanta Saturday, June 7, were held Sunday, June 8, at Spring Hill with the Rev. J. L. Morgan and Rev. H. M. Grubbs officiating. Interment was in Crest Lawn cemetery with the Masons in charge of the services.
     Mr. Nolen was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Nolen and was descended from the pioneer Williams and Moore families of Butts county. His father was known as "Uncle Wes" Nolen and lived in the Cork area of the county for many years.
     Survivors include his wife; daughters, Mrs. W. L. Spouse, Decatur; Mrs. J. H. Conn, Marietta; son, J. L. Nolen; sisters, Mrs. T. R. Moore, Mrs. D. S. Driskell, Juliette; Mrs. George Barnes, Flovilla; Mrs. Bess Stallings, Atlanta; brother, H. I. Nolen, Pavo.

Nolen, Lynda Matthews
Jackson Progress Argus 18 May 1950
Mrs. Lynda Nolen Buried In Miami Friday Morning
     Jackson friends of Mrs. Lynda Matthews Nolen, 62, regretted to learn of her death Wednesday, May 10, at her home in Miami. Mrs. Nolen had been in ill health for more than a year, but a sudden heart attack Tuesday was the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Nolen was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Matthews of Griffin and lived in Jackson a number of years. She was a charter member of the William McIntosh chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Jackson and the Larkin Watson chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. She always took an active interest in all patriotic and civic affairs. She was a member of the Baptist church .
     Funeral services were held at the George Funeral Home in Miami Friday morning at 10 o'clock, and burial was in Miami.
     Surviving Mrs. Nolen are one daughter, Mrs. Robert Stewart, of St. Petersburg; three grandchildren; one sister, Miss Susan J. Matthews, Athens; one brother, Julian Matthews, Atlanta; her step-mother, Mrs. J. G. Matthews, Cuthbert; one step-sister, Mrs. W. L. Nutt, Jackson; four step-brothers, Major W. B. Matthews, Birmingham, Ala.; T. R. Matthews, Cuthbert; J. C. Matthews; Decatur, Ala. and A. J. Matthews, Seattle, Wash.

Nolen, Paul W.
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 2, 1948.
Paul W. Nolen Taken by Death.
     Paul W. Nolen, aged 60, former widely known Jackson grocer but a resident of St. Petersburg for several years, died at his home in that city August 26 as the result of a heart ailment. Mr. Nolen had recently returned home after a visit with his mother and sister here and was in his usual health until the fatal attack.
     Born in Butts county of pioneer parentage, he was the only son of Mrs. T. H. Nolen and the late Mr. Nolen. After finishing his education his first business connection was with the firm of Ham & Carter in the building now occupied by Carmichael Drug Co. He was to become Jackson's first exclusive grocer and operated for several years in the same block. As a business leader he was successful and the firm of P. W. Nolen & Co. was widely known over this section.
     Moving to Florida more than 20 years ago he met with instant success in St. Petersburg and became one of the largest retail and wholesale grocers in that city. Mr. Nolen owned valuable real estate holdings and he was identified with some of St. Petersburg's large business institutions.
     He was a member of the Baptist church and an Elk. Through occasional visits here with relatives Mr. Nolen kept in touch with friends in Jackson who were interested in his success.
     Funeral services were held in the First Baptist church in St. Petersburg Saturday morning. The body was brought to Jackson and graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Gaither A. Briggs of the First Baptist church officiated and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.
     Pallbearers were Horace O'Neal, Harvey Maddox, C. F. SIngley, Richard Watkins, Lou Moelchert, Carter Hearn, Curry Cawthon, and Dozier Dorsett of St. Petersburg.
     Survivors are his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Robert Stewart; three grandchildren, Bobby, Monnie, and Martha Stewart all of St. Peterburg; his mother, Mrs. T. H. Nolen and a sister, Miss Clara Nolen, of Jackson.
          
Nolen, Rebecca Carpenter
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 19, 1918
Mrs. Rebecca Nolen Passed Away Wednesday
     After an illness of a few days, Mrs. Rebecca Nolen died at her home in Jackson at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. She became ill Saturday, though her condition was not regarded as serious and her death came as a surprise to the family.
     Mrs. Nolen, who before her marriage was a Miss Carpenter, had a wide circle of friends. She was a native of Butts county and was known to many of the older citizens. She made her home with Miss Nora Nolen and had been a resident of Jackson for several years.
     She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elliott, of South Georgia, and Mrs. Tolleson of Henry county.
     The funeral was held at Macedonia church at 11 o'clock Thursday morning.

Nolen, Sarah Lenora
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Jul 1932
Miss Nora Nolen Passes Ai Her Home in Oxford
     The death of Miss Nora Nolen, 77 years of age, which occurred at her home in Oxford Friday afternoon, was received with deep regret here by relatives and friends. Her death followed an illness of five days.
     Miss Nolen, who was born and reared in Butts county, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nolen, esteemed residents of the county. Until a few years ago Miss Nolen made her home here, for the past few years she had been residing in Oxford. Miss Nolen, connected with an old and prominent family of this section possessed many excellent qualities of character and was widely beloved by all who knew her.
     Miss Nolen is survived by one sister, Mrs. Eddie McLean, of Atlanta, and a brother, Mr. T. H. Nolen, of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at Jersey, with Dr. Branham, a former pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.

Nolen, Thomas Hughey
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Apr 1942
Mr. T. H. Nolen Taken By Death Early Thursday
     Mr. Thomas H. Nolen, 83 years of age, one of Butts county's best known citizens, died at his home on College street Thursday morning at 5 o'clock as the result of a sudden illness. In feeble health for the past several months, he had apparently improved with the coming of spring weather and was able to greet his friends uptown daily. His death came as a shock to a host of friends.
     Born and reared in Butts county, a son of the late Mr. Ed Nolen of Butts county and Mrs. Clara Hughey Nolen of Fulton county, he was descended from pioneer families of this section. Several years ago he retired from active work and moved from his farm to Jackson for residence. A member of the Baptist church, he took an active interest in public affairs and was admired for his loyalty to his friends. During his active years he was one of the county's most successful farmers.
     Mr. Nolen was born January 30, 1859, and was one of the county's oldest citizens. A man of high integrity, upright and honorable dealings in all relations, he won the friendship and esteem of all with whom he associated. He was progressive in his ideas and believed in education and good government.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Bessie Jarman of Newton county; two daughters, Miss Clara Nolen and Miss Emmalu Nolen, active in the field of education and welfare work; a son, Paul W. Nolen, prominent businessman of St. Petersburg, Fla., a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Stewart of Jacksonville, Fla.; a great-grandson, Robert Stewart 3rd, of Jacksonville.
     Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the First Baptist church. The Rev. G. A. Briggs will officiate and burial will be in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery.

Jackson Progress Argus 30 Apr 1942
Funeral Rites Friday Morning For T. H. Nolen
     Funeral services for Mr. Thomas H. Nolen, prominent Jackson resident who died at his home on College street early April 23, were held at the First Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The pastor, the Rev. Gaither A. Briggs, assisted by the Rev. J. B. Stodghill, conducted the rites. Friends, relatives and organizations attested their affection by pretty floral offerings.
     A choir consisting of Mrs. S. H. Thornton, Mrs. Lester Duncan, J. C. Kimbell and Avon Gaston sang favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "Abide with Me."
     The pallbearers were J. M. Gaston, Joel B. Mallet, C. B. Sims, C. L. Redman, F. H. Morgan and O. E. Smith.
     Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     Surviving Mr. Nolen are his wife, the former Miss Bessie Jarman of Newton county; one son, Paul W. Nolen of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two daughters, Miss Clara Nolen and Miss Emmalu Nolen of Atlanta; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Stewart of Jacksonville, Fla., and a great grandchild, Robert Stewart III.

Nolen, Wesley Alonzo
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 7, 1921
Wesley Nolen Passed Away Sunday.
     The death of Mr. Wesley A. Nolen, aged 64, occurred in Atlanta ___ night. He had been under treatment for some time and at a private sanitarium at the time of his death.
     Mr. Nolen was a well known citizen of Butts county and for many years was an employee of the Butts county convict camp, serving as a guard. He had many friends in all parts of the county and was generally popular and well liked.
     Mr. Nolen is survived by three sisters, Mrs. T. R. Moore, Mrs.___ and Mrs. D. S. Dris__; two sons, Messrs. J. L. and H. ___Mr. Nolen was taken to Sandy Creek ___day for funeral and interment.

Nolin, Carlton Doyle
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jun 1993
     Carlton Doyle Nolin, of Jackson, died Fri., June 4, at his residence after apparently suffering a heart attack.
     Funeral services were held Sun., June 6, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Nolin was born Jan. 31, 1929 in Crestview, Fla., son of the late Walter and Nora Ward Nolin.
     He resided in Morrow before moving to Jackson in 1985. He was employed by Transus Company for 41 years before retirement.
     Survivors include wife Gladys Stelly Nolin of Jackson; son and daughter-in-law Carl David and Barri Nolin of Norcross and son Daniel Joseph Gerard Nolin of Jackson; sister Voncile Reece of Milan, Mo.; brother Bill Nolin of Phoenix City, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Nommay, Deborah Rooks
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Feb 1983
Macon Woman Killed
     A Macon woman died as the result of an accident on 1-75 Monday night when her car entered the median and overturned.
     According to the Georgia Highway Patrol, Deborah Nommay of a Bishop Road address in Macon lost control of her car, crossed into the left lane and entered the median.
     The car overturned on the median. The accident occurred about seven miles west of Jackson.
     Driving under the influence has been listed on the GHP report as the possible cause for the loss of control, pending the results of a blood test. Nommay's vehicle was the only one involved in the accident.

Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1983
     Mrs. Deborah Rooks Nommay, 32, of Route 1, Culloden, died Feb 22 from injuries sustame in an automobile accident in Butts County on Feb. 21.
     A native of Spalding County, Mrs. Nommay was the daughter of the late Hugh Rooks. She attended Jackson High School.
     Survivors include a son Chance Daniel of Jackson; daughter, Chelbie Daniel of Jackson; mother, Edythe Stuart of Warner Robins; brothers, Chris Rooks, Tom Stuart and Shelby Stuart, all of Forsyth, and Jay Stuart of Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters, Mrs. Connie Durdan of Macon and. Mrs. Hulene Wilks of Macon; grandmother, Mudie Marsh of Forsyth; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. .
     Graveside services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Jackson city cemetery with Rev Jay Laughton officiating. Burial was in the Howard Rooks family lot.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Norman, Mabel Croft
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Oct 1992
     Mabel Croft Norman died Tues., Oct. 20, 1992 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie.
     Funeral services were held Thursday at Sardis Primitive Baptist Church with Elders Buck Wood and Dwight Marshal and Rev. Maurice Fain officiating. Interment was in the Sardis Cemetery.
     Mrs. Norman was born in Colquitt County Dec. 15, 1898, daughter of the late O. C. and Susie May Croft. She was the widow of Lawrence G. Norman and was a farmer, cake baker and homemaker.
     Survivors include daughters Nadine Watson and Frances Parrish of Moultrie, Grace Adkins of Warner Robins, Sue Rogers of Thomasville and Ruth Powell of Metaire, La.; sister Sallie Gibbs of Moultrie; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
     Harrell Faircloth in Moultrie was in charge or arrangements

Norman, Maggie Jo O'Neal
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Dec 1992
     Maggie Jo O'Neal Norman died Dec. 28 at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth following a lengthy period of declining health.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with Rev. Jim Cantrell officiating. Interment was in the Cedar Rock Cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Norman was born in Butts County April 21, 1903, daughter of the late J. J. and Laura Valentine Cole O'Neal. She was the widow of the late Col. William S. Norman, U. S. Army, Retired. They lived in several countries during his military career and retired to Southport, N. C. where she made her home until March of 1992. She was active in the Southport community for over 20 years and attended the Southport First United Methodist Church.
     Mrs. Norman resided at Leisure Living Retirement Center in Jackson until August when she moved to the Bolingreen Nursing Home in Monroe County.
     Survivors include sisters Peggy O'Neal King of Jackson and Nettie Rose O'Neal Finnegan of Chatham, N. J.; nephews J. W. O'Neal Jr. of Macon, W. Clifford O'Neal of St. Petersburg, Fla, John Finnegan of Houston, Tex., and Denny O'Neal of Jackson; niece Laura Podell of Sherman Oaks, Ca.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Norman, R. C.
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jul 1932
Former Tax Commissioner Dies in Washington, Ga.
     Mr. R. C. Norman, aged 57, former State Tax Commissioner during the Hardman administration, died at home in Washington, Ga. Saturday at noon. Since retiring from office last summer he had practiced law in Atlanta. Mr. Norman, prominent Baptist layman, member of several fraternal and civic clubs, was considered an authority on taxation and advocated doing away with the ad valorem tax system in Georgia.

Norman, W. S., Lt. Col. (Ret.)
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Mar 1975
Col. Norman Dies Suddenly
     Lt. Col. (Ret.) W. S. Norman of Southport, N. C. died Monday morning about 10 o'clock from an apparent heart seizure. Mr. Norman had retired from the U. S. Army. He was married to the former Miss Maggie Jo O'Neal of Jackson and had visited here on many occasions where he was well and favorably known.
     His body will arrive in Jackson Thursday with graveside services to be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at Cedar Rock Cemetery. Full military rites will be accorded Colonel Norman with an Army Chaplain to conduct services. Haisten Funeral Home will be in charge of local arrangements.
     Colonel Norman is survived by three brothers-in-law, J. W. O'Neal, Sr. of Jackson, W. H. O'Neal of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Victor E. O'Neal of Lakeview, N. C.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Phil F. Finnegan of Chatham, New Jersey and Mrs. Peggy King of Pensacola, Fla.; five nieces and nephews.

Norrell, Georgia Mae (Judy)
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Nov 1977
Mrs. Norrell Died Sunday In Augusta
     Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Mae (Judy) Norrell of Indian Springs Street, Jackson, were conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Teamon Baptist Church in Griffin with the Rev. Kenneth Jordan officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Norrell died Sunday morning at the Talmadge Memorial Hospital in Augusta following a period of declining health.
     Born in Spalding County, Mrs. Norrell spent most of her life there. She was employed at Smith's Big Chic in Jackson until ill health forced her retirement a couple of months ago.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Ann Cooper of Jackson; three sons, Gary Norrell of Roanoke, Va., Woodrow Norrell of McDonough and Tommy Lee Norrell of Memphis, Tenn; three sisters, Mrs. Luella Strickland of Lincoln, Ala., Mrs. Lorena Stephens of Okeechobee, Fla., and Mrs. Mattie L, Fulcher of Stockbridge; a brother, Claude Grant of Stockbridge; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     McDonald Chapel in Griffin was in charge of plans.
Norris, Aubrey Winslow
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jan 1968
Aubrey W. Norris Buried Tuesday In Henry County
     Mr. Aubrey Winslow Norris, 44 years of age, of 165 Bailey Street, Jackson, died unexpectedly about 2 o'clock Monday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital of an apparent heart attack.
     Born in Henry County, he was the son of Mrs. Jessie Ann Thompson Norris, who survives and the late Mr. Dean Aldin Norris.
     Funeral services for Mr. Norris were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at the New Hope Church in Henry County with the Rev. William Kirby officiating. Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery.
     He is survived by his mother; two sisters, Mrs. Allie McNeal of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. L. D. Singley of Jackson; two brothers, Aldean Norris of, Jackson and Gervis Norris of Stockbridge; several nieces and nephews.

Norris, Clyde Wesley
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jul 1981
Norris Rites Held Tuesday
     Funeral services for Clyde Wesley Norris, 75, of 106 N. Benton Street, Jackson were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. A.L. Price, Rev. James Burleson and Rev. Charlie Howell officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton cemetery under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     Mr. Norris' death followed by a lengthy period of declining health. He was a native of Butts County, the son of the late Joe Norris and Mrs. Della Hendrick Norris.
     A retired textile worker, he was a member of the Second Baptist Church, of St. John Lodge No. 45, F. & A.M., the Jackson Chapter No. 54 Royal Arch Masons, Alexius Commandering No. 22 Knights Templar and Ocmulgee Council No. 18, Royal Selected Masons.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie James Norris; two sons, Ronald Norris of Mystic, and Ted Norris of Riverdale; a daughter, Mrs. Gwendolyn Meredith of Jonesboro; two sisters, Ms. Alice Williamson of Jenkinsburg and Ms. Lilly Myron Crane of Jackson; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Norris, David Michael Mickey
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1994
     David Michael Mickey Norris of Butts County died Sat, July 16, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Mon, July 18, in the Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Rev. A. L. Price and Rev. Brady Blalock officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Norris was born Oct. 19, 1946 in Butts County, son of Jesse A. Norris and Dorothy McMichael Norris. He was retired from the Kym Company in Jackson.
     Survivors include wife, Marilyn Baxter Norris of Jackson; brother, Randy Norris of Jackson; sisters, Joan Haley and Nita Thompson, both of Jackson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Norris, Dean Aldine
Jackson Progress Argus 02 May 1963
D. A. Norris Is Victim Sudden Attack Monday
     Funeral services for Mr. Dean Aldine Norris, 71, of Route 2, Jackson, were conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from New Hope Methodist Church in Henry County. Rev. Sidney Waterhouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Jackson, officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Norris died Monday morning shortly after being rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage suffered at his home.
     Born in Henry County he was the son of the late Mr. Bent Norris and Mrs. Nancy Lou Austin Norris. He was a retired employee of Pepperton Cotton Mills and a farmer.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Jessie Ann Thompson; two daughters, Mrs. W. E. McNeal of Jacksonville, Fla. and Mrs. L. D. Singley of Jackson; three sons, Jesse Norris, Aubrey Norris, G. D. Norris, all of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Tom Martin of McDonough; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Norris, Fannie May James
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jul 1987
     Fannie James Norris, 80, a resident at the Baptist Inn in Stockbridge, died Sunday afternoon at Henry General Hospital.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church with the Revs. James Burleson, A. L. Price, and Lannie Smith officiating. Burial was in the Pepperton cemetery.
     Mrs. Norris was born in Butts County, daughter of the late William T. James and Eulalia Thaxton James. She was the widow of Clyde Norris and was a member of Second Baptist Church.
     Before moving to the Baptist Inn, Mrs. Norris lived for many years on East Third Street in Jackson.
     Survivors include sons, Ted Norris of Riverdale and Ronald Norris of Mystic, Conn.; daughter, Gwendolyn Meredith of Hampton; brothers, Paul James of Flovilla, Raleigh James of Decatur, and Warren James of Rocky Mount, N.C.; sisters, Gladys Maddox and Virginia Watkins, both of Jackson; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Norris, George H.
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 5, 1962
George H. Norris Died Friday in Atlanta Hospital
     Funeral services for George H. Norris, 63, of 943 Virginia Ave., N. E., Atlanta, and electrical engineer, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Westview Abbey Chapel with the Rev. W. A. Smith officiating. Intombment was at Westview.
     Mr. Norris was a native of Warren county. He died Friday in an Atlant hospital. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech and had lived in Atlanta for about 42 years. A veteran of World War I, he served overseas with the 42nd Rainbow Division. He was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart.
     Mr. Norris was a member of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Piedmont Lodge No, 447 F&AM, and the Khorrasan Grotto.
     Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eva Maddox Norris, sister, Mrs. R. L. Glaze, Mrs. E. L. Reese, Mrs. R. N. Williamson, Mrs. I. T. Crane, all of Jackson, and Mrs. George Coker of Macon; brothers, Clyde W. Norris and W. T. Norris of Jackson.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Sue Pritchett Moore; three sons, James Talmadge Moore, Floyd Moore, and Andrew Moore, all of Jackson; six grandchildren.
     Pallbearers will be Charles Brownlee, Ben Niblet, James Gilbert, Bobby Gilbert, T. W. Leverett, and Bill Barnes.

Norris, Gloria Young
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1979
Norris Rites Held May 31st
     Memorial services for Mrs. Gloria Young Norris, 50, of Route one, Flovilla, were held Thursday, May 31st, in the Union Baptist Church in Spalding County.
     The Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of the plans.
     Mrs. Norris died Tuesday, May 29th, at Georgia Baptist Hospital after an illness of several months.
     She was born in Spalding County, daughter of the late Thomas Lawrence Young and the late Mary Mangham Young.
     Mrs. Norris is survived by her husband, Gervis Norris of Flovilla; five sons, Wayne Norris, Ricky Norris, both of Griffin, Larry Norris of Riverdale, Terry Norris of Stockbridge, and Tommy Norris of McDonough; three daughters, Mrs. Linda Bowen, Miss Tammy Norris, both of McDonough, and Mrs. Wanda Garrett of Griffin; three brothers, J. T. Young, Leroy Young and Charles Harper, all of Jackson; five sisters, Mrs. Shirley Parker, Mrs. Patsy Whiten, Mrs. Brenda Johnson, all of Jackson, Mrs. Marion Watkins of Griffin, and Mrs. Lillie Mae Almond of Social Circle; six grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Norris, Joe
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 18, 1916
Mr. Joe Norris Died At Pepperton Thursday.
     Mr. Joe Norris, aged 49, passed away at his home in Pepperton Thursday morning of last week. Death was due to pellagra, it was said.
     The body was shipped to Camak, Ga., for funeral and interment. Mr. Norris, who has been a resident of Pepperton for some time, is survived by his wife and several sons and daughters.
     He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Norris, Joseph Frank
  Jackson Argus May 25, 1900
J. F. Norris Drowned.
     J. F. Norris, a young man who has visited Jackson several times and who has many acquaintances and friends here was drowned at Lakewood Sunday morning. He was a son of W. D. R. Norris, a former well known and popular citizen of this county. Monday's Constitution gives the following account of the drowning:
     After camping on the banks of the lake at Lakewood all night with three friends, Joseph Frank Norris took an early bath yesterday morning and found a watery grave.
     Norris and his three friends had been drinking and the young man who was drowned was warned by his comrades not to trust himself beyond his depth in the lake, for they realized he was not in a condition to swim any great distance.
     Another young man in the party was also swimming at the time, but he did not see Norris when he sank under the water to rise no more.
     At 9 o'clock three or four hours after the accident, Norris's body was found with grappling hooks. It was brought to the city and placed in the undertaking establishment of W. H. Meyer & Co., where the coroner held an inquest in the afternoon. A bruise on the top of the head caused the jury at first to suspect foul play. Dr. Bizzell, county physician, pronounced the wound a bruise which might have been made by the grappling hooks, and the verdict of the jury was that Norris came to his death by accidental drowning.
     Saturday night between 10 and 11 o'clock Norris, with three friends, J. R. Smith of 82 Terry street; H. F. Shockly, of 6� Whitehall street and W. T. Lynn, of 20 King street, went to Lakewood for a ride.
     All four young men had been drinking, according to the evidence before the coroner's jury, and it was alleged that the reason the party remained in the woods all night was because Norris was unable to get back to the car in time.
     Missing the last car from Lakewood to the city the four young men built a fire on the extreme west end of the ground in the woods.
     Yesterday morning about 4 o'clock Norris and Smith awoke and decided to take a bath in the lake. Smith plunged into the water and began to swim toward the opposite shore, Norris followed after him.
     Shockley states that he was watching the swimming and he saw Norris suddenly throw up his hands and sink. He yelled to Lynn, who had gone to sleep again, and told him that he believed Norris was drowning. Smith was called to, but before he could the spot where Norris was last seen, the latter had disappeared from sight the last time. _*****_ went out to search for the body. About 3 o'clock the body was found by means of grappling hooks.
     The coroner summoned a jury and held the inquest in the afternoon. All three of the young men who were with Norris appeared as witnesses. Accidental drowning was the verdict rendered by the jury.
     Norris was twenty-seven years of age and was unmarried, He was a son of W. D. R. Norris, a contractor, who resides at No. 33 Garnett street. The deceased was a railroad employee.

Norris, Lucy Thurston
Jackson Progress Argus May 22 1931
Mrs. H. E. Norris Is Claimed by Reaper
     Relatives and friends here wore grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. H. K. Norris at her home in Fort Gaines on May 11. Mrs. Norris, formerly Miss Lucy Thurston, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thurston of this city, was born in Jackson on March 14, 1884, and lived here until a few years ago when the family moved to Fort Gaines. She was connected with the well known Thurston family of this county and bad a large number of friends here.
     Mrs. Norris is survived by her husband, Mr. H. K. Norris; three sons and one daughter, three step children, Thomas Mayo, Atlanta; Miss Julia Mayo, Cuthbert, H. E. Norris, Jr., Fort Gaines, Wilbur Norris, Atlanta; Marie Norris, Richland, four brothers, Mr. J. R Thurston, of Jackson; Mr. W. S. Thurston, of McDonough; Mr. G. T. Thurston, of Griffin; Mr. J. W. Thurston, of Washington, D. C.; two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Turner, of Jackson, and Mrs. J. W. Gaston, of Jenkinsburg. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the residence, with Rev. E. E. Gardner officiating, and interment was in New Park cemetery, Fort Gaines.

Norris, Ricky Lane
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Aug 1981
Norris Rites Held Friday
     Funeral services for Ricky Lane Norris, 18, of 120 First Ave., Griffin, were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Newell and Rev. Tom Cromer officiated and interment was in the East Lawn Memorial cemetery in McDonough under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     Mr. Norris was pronounced dead on arrival at the Griffin Spalding County Hospital late Monday afternoon after being accidentally run over by a Spalding County dump truck.
     Born in Spalding County, he was the son of Gervis Norris and the late Mrs. Gloria Young Norris of Jackson.
     Survivors include his father, Gervis Norris; four brothers, Larry, Terry and Tommy Norris, all of Griffin, and Wayne Norris of Hampton;
     Three sisters, Mrs. Linda Bowen of McDonough, Mrs. Wanda Garrett of Griffin and Miss Tammy Norris of Griffin; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were J. T. Young, Charles Harper, Jim Garrett, Gene Almon, Ernest Watkins and Ricky Johnson.

Norris, William David R.
  Butts County Progress October 16, 1914
Mr. W. D. R. Norris Dies In Atlanta Home
     Butts county friends regretted to learn of the death of Mr. W. D. R. Norris, a former resident of this city, which occurred at his home in Atlanta Saturday morning if last week.
     He had been in failing health for several months and his death was not unexpected and came with the members of his family at his bedside.
     Mr. Norris was 72 years old. He served in the Confederacy and his record is that of a brave and faithful soldier. Until a few years ago he had resided in Jackson and had a large circle of friends, who always welcomed him upon his annual visits Memorial Say.
     Mr. Norris is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Strange, a sister of Mrs. George Hanes, before her marriage, one daughter, Mrs. W. W, Waits, and five sons, Y. R. Norris, W. E. Morris, A. P. Norris, W. R. Norris and W. S. Norris, all of Atlanta.
     The funeral services were held in Atlanta Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment was in the West View cemetery.

Norris, William Thomas, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jan 1964
Wm. T. Norris Died Monday in Dublin Hospital
     Mr. William Thomas Norris Sr., 60, of Route 2, Jackson, died late Monday afternoon, January 6, at the Veteran's Hospital in Dublin.
     He was a member of the Pepperton Baptist Church.
     Survivors include one daughter, Gwendolyn Hutcheson of Radford, Va.; one son, W. Thomas Norris Jr. of Omaha, Neb., six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; five sisters, Mrs. Katie Glaze of Jackson, Mrs. Dovie Reese of Jackson, Mrs. Alice Williamson of Flovilla, Mrs. Lena Coker of Macon, Mrs. Lillie Crane of Jackson; one brother, Clyde Norris of Jackson.
     Funeral arrangements were to be completed upon arrival of children.
Jackson Progress Argus
Rites for Wm. T. Norris, 60, Held Thursday
     Funeral services for. Mr. William Thomas Norris, Sr., 60, of Route 2, Jackson, retired textile employee, were conducted Thursday afternoon from the Pepperton Baptist Church with the Rev. James Burleson officiating. lnterment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of plans.
     Mr. Norris died January 6 at the Veteran's Hospital in Dublin. He was a member of the Pepperton Baptist Church and the son of the late Mr. Joe Norris and Mrs. Lillie Baker Norris of Warren County. He was born in Warren County, but had spent many years in Butts County.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Rachael Hawkins of Atlanta; Mrs. Gwendolyn Hutcherson of Radford, Va.; one son, W. Thomas Norris, Jr., of Omaha, Neb.; six grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Katie Glaze, Mrs. Dovie Reese Mrs. Lillie Crane, all of Jackson; Mrs. Alice Williamson of Flovilla and Mrs. Lena Coke of Macon; one brother, Clyde Norris of Jackson and several nieces and nephews.

Norris, Willie Junior
(See Huff, Sammy Lee)

Norsworthy, Alma Elsie Kimbell
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Feb 1964
Mrs. Norsworthy, Former Resident, Died in Forsyth
     Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Norsworthy, 79, of Forsyth, the former Miss Alma Elsie Kimbell, daughter of the late Cornelius Kimbell and Mrs. Martha Jane Cole Kimbell of Butts County, were conducted Sunday, January' 26, from the First Baptist Church of Forsyth. The Rev. Malcolm Cole Davis officiated with burial in the Forsyth Cemetery.
     Mrs. Norsworthy died January 24 in the Monroe County Hospital after a long illness. She had lived in Forsyth for 50 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     She is survived by one brother, Joe Kimbell of Atlanta; 10 nieces and 12 nephews, none of whom are from Jackson.

Norsworthy, Butner
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Feb 1994
     Butner Norsworthy of Locust Grove died Fri., Feb. 18.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Feb. 20, at New Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Hilton Estes and Rev. C. L. Harris officiating. Interment was the church cemetery.
     Survivors include wife, Sara (Peggie) Norsworthy; daughters, Ann Strickland of Forest Park and Sara Berry of McDonough; sons, Charles Norsworthy of Sumpter S.C. and John Norsworthy of Summerton, S. C; sisters, Lorene Hardy of Jackson, Jewel Pendley of Hampton, Ester Brannan of Stockbridge and Frances Wilkerson of McDonough; brothers, Horace Norsworthy of McDonough, Lester Norsworthy of Conley and Leary N. Cheney of Kennesaw; nine grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Rainer-Carmichael Inc. of McDonough was in charge of arrangements.

Norsworthy, Clyde Alberta McClure
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 5, 1928
Mrs. L. L. Norsworthy Passed Away Saturday.
     The death of Mrs. L. L. Norsworthy, 42 years of age, occurred Saturday morning in the home of her sister, Mrs. G. P. Chaney, in Atlanta. She resided in Porterdale, having moved there the past winter. Friends and relatives were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Norsworthy.
     Mrs. Norsworthy, who was a Miss McClure, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McClure, before her marriage, spent most of her life in Butts county. She was connected with a well known Butts County family.
     She is survived by her husband and he following children: Misses Mildred, Osie, Jewel, Esther, Frances, and Lorine Norsworthy; Elwood, Wayne, Butner, Harold, Horace, Lester and L. L. Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. G. P. Chaney and Mrs. Pauline Owen, of Atlanta, and Mrs. J. W. Mayfield, of Flovilla; one brother, Jonathan Norsworthy, of Newton Co.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock with Rec. R. H. Timberlake of the Locust Grove Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the church yard.

Norsworthy, E. Melvin
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Dec 1981
Norsworthy Rites Held
     E. Melvin Norsworthy, 72, of Lexington, Ky., died Saturday, Nov. 14, in Lexington. A native of Jackson, Norsworthy spent much of his early life in Corbin, Ky.
     Norsworthy was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and since 1951 had served as a trustee of Kentucky Wesleyan College which he also attended. He was associated for many years with the public schools of Fayette County, Kentucky where he served in several high administrative offices.
     Survivors include two sisters, Miss Ruth Norsworthy of Corbin and Naomi Whitman of Huntington, W. Va.; two brothers, the Rev. James A. Norsworthy of Richmond and Dr. Robert. Norsworthy of Hartford.
     Burial was held Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Middleburg Cemetery in Lexington.

Norsworthy, Elwood (Jack)
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jan 1984
     Mr. Elwood (Jack) Norsworthy of McDonough died Friday.
     Survivors include his wife, Hortense Norsworthy; daughters, June Meeks of Perry and Sandra James of Bradley, S.C.; son, Elwood P. Norsworthy of Gaithersburg, Md.; sisters, Ester Brannan of Stockbridge, Jewel Pendley of Hampton, Frances Wilkerson of McDonough, Lorene Hardy of Jackson' brothers, Butner Norsworthy of Locust Grove, Horace Norsworthy and Leary Cheney, both of Atlanta; 13 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in McDonough with the Rev. M. F. Holt Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Church cemetery.

Norsworthy, Geich (Dezicha?)
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 5, 1923
Mr. Geich Norsworthy Summoned By Death.
     Mr. Geich Norsworthy, aged about 75, died at the County Farm, December 29. He had been in feeble health for some time.
     Until his health failed Mr. Norsworthy worked as a carpenter and was a good workman. He is survived by one brother, Mr. John Norsworthy, and several nieces and nephews.
     Interment was in Sandy Creek cemetery Saturday afternoon.

Norsworthy, Hazel Wooten
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1990
     Hazel Wooten Norsworthy, 67, of 5 Mill Street in Jackson died Sunday at the Spalding Regional Hospital emergency room in Griffin shortly after arrival .
     The funeral was conducted May 22 at Jackson Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Gary Jakes officiated with burial in Pepperton Cemetery.
     Mrs. Norsworthy was born in Social Circle, the daughter of the late Riley and Hattie Nolan Wooten. She was the widow of Willie Lee Norsworthy. A member of Jackson Church of the Nazarene, Mrs. Norsworthy was retired from American Mills in Jackson.
     Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Hamp Russell of Griffin, and Connie and Rodney Singley of Jackson; son, Larry Lee Norsworthy of Jackson; grandchildren, Melanie Tomlin of Los Angeles, Calif, Joseph Spain of Loganville, Seth Norsworthy, and Matt and Meredith Singley, all of Jackson; sisters Dollie Mae Grant of Jackson, Alma Long of Flovilla, Ethel Giles of Macon and Eva Williamson of Warner Robins.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Norsworthy, Inman
Jackson Progress-Argus 18 Dec 1941
Inman Norsworthy Dies in Atlanta of Short Illness
     Inman Norsworthy, 45 years of age, World War veteran, and widely known resident of Indian Springs, died Saturday night at Government Hospital No. 48. He had been ill only a few days and his death came as a surprise.
     Mr. Norsworthy was a son of the late Fred S. and Mrs. Sallie Mayo Norsworthy, esteemed residents of the county. The family formerly resided near Pittman's Ferry. In the World War Mr. Norsworthy saw active service and he was active in community affairs. Last year he was a candidate for coroner and received a flattering vote.
     He is survived, by his wife the former Miss Thelma Bullard of Athens; three sons, Jack, who is with the U, S. Marine Corps; Richard and Carl; one daughter, Mary Ann; three brothers, J. W. Norsworthy of Forsyth; Henry Norsworthy of Corbin, Ky.; Claude of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. W. O Duke of Atlanta; Mrs. F. C. Lunsford of Athens , and Mrs. H. H. Jones of Hillsboro.
     Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 11 o'clock and the Rev. Theodore Thaxton officiated. The pallbearers were the nephews and burial was in the Pittman cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Norsworthy, J. W.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 7, 1918
Five Year Old Boy Dies At Home Near The Dam
     J. W. Norsworthy, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Norsworthy, passed away Sunday night at 11:30 at the home of his parents near the Central Georgia Power Company. The funeral was held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at Moore's Chapel, Rev. W. O. Sharp conducting the services. The lad is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Norsworthy, J. W.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 6, 1918
Mr. J. W. Norsworthy Passed Away Friday
     After an illness of three or four months with tuberculosis, Mr. J. W. Norsworthy, aged 55, died at his home in Pepperton early Friday morning of the past week. Previous to contracting the disease Mr. Norsworthy was one of the most robust men in the county.
     A native of this county the deceased was well known and was a man of many excellent traits of character. He is survived by a large family of children, two brothers and one sister.
     The funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Torbet, of Pepperton officiating.

Norsworthy Jack I.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Aug 1983
     Jack I. Norsworthy of Smyrna died Saturday at Cobb General General Hospital following a brief illness.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Norsworthy was the son of the late Inman and Thelma Norsworthy. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific, and was retired from Lockheed after many years of employment. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Marietta.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carol Saxon Norsworthy; daughters, Wanda Stuart and Gail Williams, both of Lawrenceville, Shirley Burnley of Lithia, Springs, and Janice Satterfield of Acworth; sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Leverette of Jackson; brothers, Richard Norsworthy of Jonesboro and Carl Norsworthy of Jacksonville, Fla.
    Services were held Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the chapel of Castellaw Funeral Home in Smyrna with the Rev. Ed Clack and the Rev. Ed Jones officiating. Burial was in Georgia Memorial Park in Cobb County.
    Castellaw Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Norsworthy, James Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 16, 1948.
J. H. Norsworthy Dies in Corbin.
     James Henry Norsworthy, 66, former Butts county resident, but for the last 26 years with the L. & N. Railroad in Corbin, Ky., died at the Marymount Hospital in London, Ky., Saturday, September 11, after an illness followed by a heart attack August 29.
     Butts in Butts county April 7, 1882, he was the second son of the late Fred S. and Sally Mayo Norsworthy. He lived in Jackson before going to Corbin to work for the L. & N. Railroad where he had been foreman of the paint shop for 26 years. He was an active member of the Main Street Methodist church, the Sunday school and the men's brotherhood.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Pansy Jane Singley, two daughters, Miss Ruth Norsworthy and Mrs. W. T. Whitman, Huntingdon, W. Va.; three sons, Melvin, Lexington, Ky.; James, Salt Lick, Ky, and Robert Ernest Norsworthy, U. S. Army in Canal Zone; three grandsons, W. T. Whitman 3rd, Jimmy and Robert Douglas Norsworthy; one brother, John W. Norsworthy, Forsyth, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. W. O. Duke, Atlanta, Mrs. Fred Lunsford, Athens, Ga., and Mrs. Herbert Jones, Hillsboro, Ga.
     The funeral was held at the Main Street Methodist church in Corbin at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 12, with burial in Pine Hill cemetery in Corbin.
     Georgia relative who attended were Raymond and Thomas Norsworthy, Horace Gresham and Mrs. Lee Sellers of Atlanta.

Norsworthy, John J.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 3, 1928
Mr. John Norsworthy Passed Away July 29.
     The death of Mr. John Norsworthy, a former resident of Butts county, occurred at Porterdale Sunday. He was making his home with his only child, Mr. Levy Norsworthy, his wife having died a number of years ago. He was the brother of the late James, Fed and Geich Norsworthy.
     Funeral services were held Monday at Macedonia, with interment in the churchyard.

Norsworthy, John William
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 6, 1949.
J. W. Norsworthy Called by Death.
     John William Norsworthy, 70, former Butts county resident but for 30 years a businessman in Forsyth, died at his home there Wednesday night, September 28, of a heart attack.
     Son of the late Fred and Sally Mayo Norsworthy, he was reared in the Lloyd Shoals section of Butts county. He moved to Forsyth several years ago and engaged in the grocery business where he met with success.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Alma Elsie Kimbell; three sisters, Mrs. W. O. Duke of Atlanta; Mrs. Fred Lunsford of Athens and Mrs. Herbert Jones of Hillsboro, Ky.
     Funeral services were held in the First Baptist church in Forsyth Friday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. James t. Burrell, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. Bob Hays of the Forsyth Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in the Forsyth cemetery.

Norsworthy, Leary Lawrence
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 2, 1948.
Macedonia Rite for L. Norsworthy.
     Funeral services for Leary Norsworthy, former Butts county resident who died in Henry county on Thursday afternoon, were held in the McDonough Baptist church Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. G. W. Middlebrooks and Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiated. Burial was in the Macedonia cemetery and D. T. Carmichael & Son had charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Norsworthy, who was born and reared in this county, had been a resident of Henry county for several years. He was engaged in farming.
     Survivors are seven sons, Wayne, Butner, Horace and Lester Norsworthy of McDonough; Elwood, Harold and Leary of Atlanta; four daughters, Mrs. William Pendley, Hampton; Mrs. Bob Brannan, Montgomery, Ala.; Mrs. Johnny Wilkerson, McDonough and Mrs. Sandy Spruill of Atlanta.

Norsworthy, Lottie Mae Andrews
Jackson Progress-Argus July 27 1917
Mrs. J. W Norsworthy is Claimed by Death
     Friends throughout the county were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. James W. Norsworthy, which occurred at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home at Pepperton. She had been sick for some time with typhoid fever and news of her passing was not unexpected.
     Mrs. Norsworthy was 42 years old, and before her marriage was Miss Andrews. She was a most excellent Christian character and was loved by a large circle of friends.
     The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Sandy Creek church. Rev Mr. Preston and Dr. W. J. Waits officiating.
     Surviving Mrs. Norsworthy are her husband and ten children, and in their sorrow they have the sympathy of a large list of friends.

Norsworthy, Pansy Jane Singley
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1975
Mrs. Norsworthy Passes In Corbin, Ky.
     Mrs. Pansy Jane Norsworthy, 87, of 500 North Kentucky Avenue, Corbin, Ky., passed away at her home Wednesday, October 15th, at 4:40 p.m. following an illness since August 31st caused by pneumonia and declining health.
     Mrs. Norsworthy was born at Stark in Butts County on October 17th, 1887. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Lucian Davis Singley and Mrs. Emily Harris Singley. After her marriage she resided in Jackson until she and her family moved to Corbin, Ky. on July 1st, 1923. She was the widow of James Henry Norsworthy.
     She was a member of the Corbin First United Methodist Church and was an active member of Mary Lowry Bible Class and United Methodist Women for over fifty years.
     Funeral services were conducted at O'Neil Funeral Home chapel in Corbin on Friday, October 17th, at two o'clock with her pastor, Rev. James C. Stratton, officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin.
     She is survived by two daughters, Miss Ruth Norsworthy Of Corbin and Mrs. W. T. (Naomi) Whitman of Huntington, West Virginia; three sons, Dr. Melvin Norsworthy, retired deputy superintendent, Fayette County Schools, Lexington, Ky.; Rev. James, A. Norsworthy, pastor of Bowman Memorial Methodist Church, Hazard, Ky.; Dr. Robert E Norsworthy, practicing physician, Hartford, Ky.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sister, Mrs. Ira G. (Verna) Williams, Oxford, Ga.; Mrs. W. E. (Pearl) Long, White Rock, S. C.; and Mrs. Frank (Lucia) Freeman, St. Petersburg, Fla.; several neices and nephews.
     Pallbearers, neighbors and members of her church, were W. C. Shepherd, R. R. Raney, Michael Ozment, Wearst McCracken, John Thomas, Raymond Herndon, Tom Thurston, and Tom Walker.

Norsworthy, Raymond A., Dr.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1961
Dr. Norsworthy Died, Friday of Brief IIIness
     Dr. Raymond A. Norsworthy, 47, native of Butts County, of 1428 Iverson Street, Atlanta, died unexpectedly Friday morning at Emory University Hospital.
     He was the son of Claude Norsworthy and Mrs. Gussie Funderburk Norsworthy.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from Howard L. Carmichael's Chapel. Interment was at Roseland Cemetery. Masons were in charge of graveside rites.
     Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Norsworthy Page, and a brother, Thomas J. Norsworthy.
     Attending funeral services from Butts County .were Mrs. Billy Leverette, Mrs. Jimmy Tomlin, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Norsworthy, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts, Jr., and Mrs. Essie Funderburk Roberts.
 
Norsworthy, Robert E., Dr.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1984
     Dr. Robert E. Norsworthy, 56, of Hartford, Ky. died April 1 at his home.
     Dr. Norsworthy was a native of Corbin, Ky., but his family was from Jackson and Butts County, having moved to Kentucky from Jackson in 1923. He was the youngest son of the late Henry and Pansy Singley Norsworthy.
     A family practice physician in Kentucky for 27 years, Dr. Norsworthy was graduate of Berea College and the University of Louisville Medical School.
     Pallbearers were V es Lunsford, O'Dell Smith, Emory Waits Jr., Spud Williamson, John Bert, and Thomas Smith.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Norsworthy, T. Claude
Jackson Progress Argus 07 May 1942
T. C. Norsworthy Died Saturday In Atlanta Home
     The death of T. C. Norsworthy, a former widely known resident of Butts county, occurred at his home in Atlanta Saturday morning.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the chapel of Howard L. Carmichael, with Rev. James L. King officiating. Burial was in Roseland Cemetery.
     Born and reared in Butts county, he was a son of the late Fred S. and Mrs. Sallie Mayo Norsworthy, esteemed residents of this county. He had resided in Atlanta several years but had many friends in his boyhood home.
     Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Benton Page; two sons Raymond and Thomas Norsworthy; three sisters, Mrs. W. O. Duke of Atlanta; Mrs. H. H. Jones of Hillsboro and Mrs. C. F. Lunsford of Athens; two brothers, J. W. Norsworthy of Forsyth and J. H. Norsworthy of Corbin, Ky.
Norsworthy, T. E., Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 3, 1927
Mrs. Norsworthy Is Buried At Sandy Creek.
     Funeral services for Mrs. T. E. Norsworthy, who died Monday morning at her home in Eastman, was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Sandy Creek church. Rev. W. L. Waits conducted the services, following which interment was in the church yard.
     Mrs. Norsworthy, who was 28 years of age, was born in Monroe county and was Miss Lois Spears before her marriage. She is survived by her husband and five small children; her father, W. E. Speer, of Jones county; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Mae Smith, of Cork; two brothers, B. S. Speer, of Butts county and Cabie Speer, of Jones county.

Norsworthy, Thelma Bullock
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Mar 1961
Short Illness Saturday Claims Mrs. Norsworthy
     Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Bullock Norsworthy, 60, who died at a private hospital in Atlanta Saturday night shortly after being admitted were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor, and the Rev. Wade Bell officiating. Interment was in the Norsworthy-Pittman family cemetery in Butts County with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     The widow of the late Inman Norsworthy, she was born in Clarke County, daughter of Mr. Beauregard Bullock and Mrs. Mary Jane Cornelia Hoser Bullock. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Billy Leverette of Jackson; three sons, Richard Norsworthy, Atlanta; Jack Norsworthy, Atlanta; Carl Norsworthy, Jacksonville; Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Dickinson, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Ralph Wehunt, Athens; Mrs. Herman Ammons of Griffin; five grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Tom Bond, Hugh Polk, W.L. Holloway, B. T. Kitchens, Jimmy Cornell, and Spencer Johnson.

Norsworthy, Troy E.
Jackson Progress-Argus Dec 9 1965
          Troy Norsworthy, Native of Butts, Buried Saturday
     Funeral services for Troy E. Norsworthy, 69, of Stockton, native of Butts County, were held Saturday, December 4th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Wayfare Primitive Baptist Church in Echols County with interment in Wayfare Cemetery.
     Mr. Norsworthy died Thursday. He had lived in Atlanta most of his life, moving to Stockton about a year ago. He was a member of the Georgia State Capitol Police Force until retirement four years ago. Before that he was employed at the Lee Baking Co. in Atlanta.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ann Anderson Norsworthy; three sons, Robert F Norsworthy of Tampa, Fla.; William E. Norsworthy, Stockton; and Harold G. Norsworthy, Perry; three sisters, Mrs. Carl Hodges and Mrs. Ida Sue Rittenberry, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Mrs. Estelle Harper, Hampton; one brother, Harvey J. Norsworthy, West Point.

Norsworthy, Virgie Vickers
Jackson Progress Argus 18 May 1978
Norsworthy Rites Held Here Tuesday
     Mrs. Virgie Vickers Norsworthy, 87, died Sunday morning about 4:30 o'clock at the Living Center of Griffin where she had been a patient for several years. Daughter of the late William R. Vickers and the late Jennie Vickers, she was born July 21, 1890 in Butts County. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Mrs. Norsworthy is survived by three sons, Willie Lee Norsworthy and Cleveland Norsworthy, both of Jackson; Lindsey Norsworthy of Stockbridge; one daughter, Mrs. Sara Key of Griffin; one brother, W. R. Vickers of Franklin, Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great great grandchildren.
     Funeral services Were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell's Funeral Home with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in the Pittman Cemetery in Butts County, Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge.
     Pallbearers were Steve Norsworthy, Larry Norsworthy, W. C. Norsworthy, Troy Norsworthy, Kenny Norsworthy, and Buddy Norsworthy.

Norsworthy, Walter Cleveland
Jackson Progress-Argus Mar 28, 1940
W. C. Norsworthy Expires Suddenly
     The death of Mr. Walter Cleveland Norsworthy, 53 years of age, widely known resident of Lloyd Shoals, occurred at his home Monday afternoon at 3:30. Death resulted after a sudden illness. Up to the time of the attack he had been in his usua, health and had twice visited Jackson during the day.
     Born and reared in Butts county he was a son of the late Mr. Fred Norsworthy and Mrs, Sallie Mayo Norsworthy. For twenty years he had been affiliated with the Georgia Power Company at the Lloyd Shoals plant and was highly esteemed for his loyalty and faithfulness. Officials of the company and his associates pay tribute to his ability and character. Mr. Norsworthy was a member of the Methodist church.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Vergie Vickers; four sons, Howard, Willie, Cleveland and Lindsey; one daughter, Sara Norsworthy; four brothers, John W., of Forsyth; Henry, of Corbin, Ky.; Claud, of Atlanta, and Inman, of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. W. O. Duke, of Atlanta; Mrs. F. C. Lunsford, of White Hall, and Mrs. Nettie Jones, of Hillsboro.
     Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. J. S. Hayes. Relatives and friends expressed their affection by numerous floral offerings. Burial was in the Pittman cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
Norsworthy, Wayne A.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Aug 1993
     Wayne A. Norsworthy of McDonough died Sat., Aug. 21.
     Funeral services were held Mon., Aug. 23, at the First Baptist Church of McDonough with Dr. James D. Bradshaw and Rev. J. E. Frazier officiating. Interment was in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
     Survivors include wife Grace C. Norsworthy; sons Wayne L. Norsworthy of Macon and Vemon Moss of Stockbridge; daughter Judy Shaw of Marietta; brothers Butner Norsworthy of Locust Grove, Horace Norsworthy of McDonough, Lester Norsworthy of Conley, Leary Cheney of Kennesaw; sisters Jewel Pendley of Hampton, Ester Brannan of Stockbridge, Frances Wilkerson of McDonough and Lorene Hardy of Jackson; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Rainer-Carmichael Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Norsworthy, William Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jun 1976
Norsworthy Rites Were Held Tuesday
     William Howard Norsworthy, 67, of Route 2, Jackson, died Sunday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock at Sylvan Grove Hospital where he had been a patient for several days. He had been in declining health for several months,
     A retired mechanic, he was son of the late Walter Cleveland Norsworthy of Butts County and Mrs. Virgie Vickers Norsworthy, now of Griffin.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. A. L. Price, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge.
     Mr. Norsworthy is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred McClure Norsworthy, Jackson; three sons, Troy Howard Norsworthy, W. C. Norsworthy, James William Norsworthy, all of Jackson; mother, Mrs. Virgie Vickers Norsworthy of Griffin; three brothers, Willie Lee Norsworthy and Cleveland Norsworthy, both of Jackson; Lindsey Norsworthy of Stockbridge; one sister, Mrs. Sara Key of Griffin; 12 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Jerold Cleveland, Lee Greer, Arthur Freeman, Donald Bankston, Joe Harris, Jimmy Tomlin.
     Honorary pallbearers were Billy Leverette, Bryant Leverette, Harold Duke, Willis McClure, M. L. Hodges, Jr., and J. O. King.

Norsworthy, Willie Lee
Jackson Progress Argus Jul 1979
Norsworthy Rites Held Tuesday
     Services for Willie Lee Norsworthy, 59, of 5 Mill St., Jackson, were held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Jul77y 3rd, at the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. William Sheridan and Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated.
     Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery. Norsworthy died Sunday, July 1st, at Sylvan Grove Hospital after an illness of several months.
     Norsworthy was a life-long resident of Butts County and was the son of the late Walter Cleveland Norsworthy and the late Virgie Vickers Norsworthy.
     He had received his 30 year pin from Avondale Mills.
     Norsworthy was a member of the jackson Church of the Nazarene.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel Wooten Norsworthy; two daughters, Mrs. Joanne McDaniel of Winter Park, Fla., Mrs. Connie Singley of Jackson; one son, Larry Norsworthy of Jackson; two brothers Lindsey Norsworthy of Jonesboro, Cleveland Norsworthy of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Edward ,Key of Griffin and four grandchildren.
     Honorary Pallbearers included Davis Willard, Brac Hodges, Rob Pike, M. L. Hodges and Ollie King. Active Pallbearers were Buck Cook, W. J. Horton, Haywood Hodges, Bill Hardy, Eugene Singley and Sam Smith.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

Norton, Harvey B.
Jackson Progress Argus 01 May 1991
     Mr. Harvey B. Norton, 75, of Griffin died Tuesday evening at Spalding Regional Hospital.
     The funeral was held Thursday in the Westwood Chapel of McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin, with Dr. Ed Hoard officiating. Interment was in Hillview Annex Cemetery in LaGrange.
     Mr. Norton was the son of the late Thomas and Mattie Kelly Norton. He was a member of Second Baptist Church.
     Mr. Norton was a retired employee of the Griffin-Spalding County School System. He was the equipment manager for the football team 35 years.
    Survivors include his daughters, Agnes Wood of Jackson and Becky Sutton of Griffin; sons, the Rev. Cecil Norton of Jackson, and William Norton of Covington; sister, Mary Harry of Columbus; 7 grand-children and 15 great-grandchildren.
     McCullough Funeral Home Eastwood Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
          
Norton, Mary Harbin
Jackson Progress Argus, July 26, 1945
Mrs. H. A. Norton, Mother Jackson Minister, Passes
     Friends here extend sympathy to Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Norton in the death of Mr. Norton's mother, Mrs. Harvey A. Norton, which occurred July 19 at a private hospital in Atlanta. In feeble health for several years, Mrs. Norton, who was 79 years of age, had been seriously ill three or four months.
     Born and reared in Gwinnett county, she was the former Miss Mary Harbin, widow of Harvey A. Norton, successful planter. For some years she had made her home with her Daughter, Mrs. Tom Bennett. Mrs. Norton was a member of Zoar Methodist church and was wifely beloved by all who knew her.
     Funeral services were held at Zoar Methodist church Saturday at 3 p.m. with Rev. W. B. Hughes, assisted by Rev. Mr. Fowler, officiating. Burial was in the churchyard.
     Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Tom Bennett of Gwinnett county and Mrs. Mack Leach of New Orleans, La.; five sons, Rev. W. S. Norton, Jackson; Ollie Norton, Atlanta; Howard, Lee and Hoke Norton of Gwinnett county, and several grandchildren.

Norton, W. S., Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Mar 1955
Rev. W. S. Norton Died Sunday At Winter Home
     The Rev. W. S. Norton, retired Methodist minister whose last pastorate was in Jackson, died Sunday night in a Sanford, Fla., hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from Trinity-On-the-Hill Methodist church in Augusta.
     The Rev. Mr. Norton served the Jackson church for three years during 1946-48. He and Mrs. Norton endeared themselves. to the community and often visited their friends here.
     They maintained a residence in Atlanta at 325 Mason Ave., N. E., and spent their winters in Geneva, Fla.
     The Rev. Mr. Norton was a member of the North Georgia Methodist Conference for 43 years and had served 13 years as executive secretary of the conference board of' education, with headquarters in Atlanta. He retired from the active ministry about eight years ago.
     A native of Gwinnett county, the Rev. Mr. Norton was a graduate of Young Harris College and Emory University.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Sue Jones of Augusta and a son, W. S. Norton Jr., of Memphis, Tenn.

Norwood, Almethia
(See Fuller, Peggy Ann)

Norwood, Henry K.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1983
    Henry K. Norwood, 60, of 3825 LaVista Rd., Tucker, died Nov. 9at the Veterans Hospital in Atlanta.
    Mr. Norwood was an automobile salesman and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Cook Norwood, formerly of
Jackson; daughters, Mrs. Terri Shaw of Marietta and Mrs: Vicki McGill of Acworth; mother, Mrs. Ruby Wilson of Atlanta; grandchildren, Tracie
Williams, Derek McGill, and Bryan McGill.
    Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Lowndes Funeral Home in Atlanta with the Rev. Jack Gillespie officiating.
Burial was in the Crestlawn Memorial Park in Atlanta.
    Lowndes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Norwood, Jimmy
(See Fuller, Peggy Ann)

Nosworthy, Frederick S.
  Butts County Progress May 1, 1914
Mr. F. S. Nosworthy Was Claimed By Death
     The death of Mr. F. S. Nosworthy occurred at his home at the dam Monday night and was due to Bright's disease and followed an illness of several weeks. Mr. Nosworthy was a well known citizen of the county and is survived by several sons and daughters and two or three brothers and relatives.
     The funeral was held at Moore's Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Sharpe. In their bereavement the family have the sympathy of their many friends over the county.

Nowatka, Frank J.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Sep 1993
     Frank J. Nowatka of Pompano Beach, Fla. died Tues., Sept. 14.
     Funeral services were held Fri., Sept. 17, at the Kraeer Sample Road Chapel in Florida Interment was Sat., Sept. 18, at Osceola Memory Gardens in Kissimmee, Fla.
Mr. Nowatka had lived in Florida 33 years after locating there from Westfield, Massachusetts. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America.
     Survivors include sons Steven P. Nowatka of Deerfield Beach and Guy and Renee Nowatka of Bardstown, Ky.; daughters, Denise and Robert Browning of Jackson and Gerry Young of Pompano Beach; brother Walter Nowatka of Pompano Beach; and three grandchildren.
     Kraeer Sample Road Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nutt, Andrea
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 23, 1953
Andrea Nutt, 5, Dies of Heart Attack Wednesday
     Andrea Nutt, age five, daughter of Lt. T. A. Nutt Jr., and Mrs. Nutt, of Washington, D. C., died Wednesday afternoon, July 15, as the result of a heart attack suffered while wading in the surf at Charleston, S. C., home of her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Josiah E. Smith.
     Mrs. Nutt and children, Andrea, and T. A. Nutt III, were visiting her parents in Charleston at the time of the tragedy. Andrea was wading in the surf's edge with some other children when she apparently suffered a heart attack, death occurring almost instantaneously, according to reports received here by Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Nutt Sr., grandparents of Andrea.
     Funeral services for the young child were held Thursday afternoon in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Nutt were unable to attend, having returned just a few days previous from a week's visit with Lt. and Mrs. Nutt and children in Charleston.
     Lt. Nutt, USN, is stationed at the Pentagon in Washington, D. C. and was at his post when the tragedy occurred. IN 1944 he married the former Miss Sarah Smith of Charleston.
     Andrea is survived by her parents, one brother, T. A. Nutt III; grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Josiah E. Smith of Charleston, and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Nutt Sr. of Jackson.

Nutt, Annie Lee Ham
Jackson Progress-Argus Oct 24, 1940
Mrs. W. P. Nutt Called by Death
     Mrs. W. P. Nutt, 79 years of age, one of Jackson's widely beloved women, died at her home on Covington street Saturday morning at 3:15 o'clock after a long illness. She had been in declining health for several years and for several months had been confined to her bed. Her death brought regret to a large number of friends and relatives.
     Mrs. Nutt, the former Miss Annie Ham, daughter of John G. S. Ham and Mary Wilkerson Ham, was connected with leading families of the county. Her father was killed while serving in the Confederate army and to her mother was left the rearing of several sons and a daughter. Her mother was a sister of the late Mr. Alex Wilkerson , remembered by many of the older residents. The sons, Victor, Emerson, T. O., T. W. and the late Judge J. H. Ham, ordinary of Butts county for thirty years, all occupied leading places in the business, political and educational affairs of the state.
     Following her marriage to Mr: W. P. Nutt, successful businessman; who died in 1928, Mrs. Nutt made her home in Jackson. She was a member of the Jackson Baptist church and was admired for her unselfish devotion to her family and friends.
     Surviving are one son, William Lee Nutt, connected with the Pepperton Cotton Mills; three daughters, Mrs. E. D. Tolleson, Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. J. H. Turner and Mrs. Victor Carmichael, both of Jackson; nine grandchildren, Otis and Levi Ball and Victor Carmichael Jr., Jackson; William Turner, Brunswick; Julian Turner, Macon; Ennis Tolleson and Mrs. Hugh Groover, Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Marion Wilson, Miami; Miss Dorothy Ann Carmichael, Jackson. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and her pastor, the Bey. G. A. Briggs, officiated. Friends, relatives and organizations attested their affection by lovely floral offerings.
     The pallbearers were Otis and Levi Ball, Julian Turner, Victor Carmichael Jr., Victor Wilson, H. M. Fletcher Jr.
     Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Nutt, Annie Lillian Weaver
Jackson Progress Argus 09 May 1968
Mrs. W. L. Nutt Buried Friday at Jackson Rites
     Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Lee Nutt, 77, who died Wednesday noon at Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with Rev. Robert Thompson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Nutt, who resided at 613 Covington Street for a long number of years, was one of Jackson's widely known women. Born October 16, 1890 in Spalding County as Miss Annie Lillian Weaver, she was the daughter of Mr. Marion Weaver and Mrs. Samantha Weaver. She has resided in Jackson most of her life and was a member of the Jackson Baptist Church, Fidelis Sunday School class and the Women's Missionary Union.
     Mrs. Nutt is survived by a grandson, Victor Lee Wilson of Warner Robins; two half sisters, Miss Susan Mathews, Coral Gables, Fla.; Mrs. O. C. Christianson of Coral Gables, Fla. and two great-grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Levi Ball, Otis Ball, Lewis Freeman, Herman Cawthon, Mike Allen and Bobby Taylor.

Nutt, Charlotte, Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus March 21, 1902
     The very sad news reached the city Tuesday, of the death of Mrs. Charlotte Nutt, at her home in Orlando Fla. She was stricken with paralysis and lived only a very short while. Her death is a sad shock to her friends and relatives here. Her near relatives in this city are Mrs. J. M. Crawford, Mrs. Emma Mallet, Messrs. Will P. and George Nutt. The Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Nutt, Fannie Burford
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Feb 1992
     Mrs. Fannie Burford Nutt, 92, of 140 Dempsey Avenue in Jackson died Saturday, Feb 1.
     Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 3, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Jim Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Nutt was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Jack A. and Rosa Lee Pettigrew Burford; She was the widow of John M. Nutt who died in 1973. Mrs. Nutt was a member of Jackson United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was a charter member of Jephtha Chapter 252 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and served, as the treasurer for many years. She was a member of the William Mcintosh Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Hawthorne Garden Club of Jackson.
     Survivors include her daughter, Marion N. Ball of Jackson; son, James Anderson Nutt of Lake Sinclair (Eatonton); granddaughter, Jan. N. Horton of Milledgeville; greatgrandchildren, Andy and Heather Horton of Milledgeville; sisters, Lucy B. Williamson and Sarah B. O'Neal, both of Jackson.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nutt, Gary Alan
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Oct 1990
     Mr. Gary Alan Nutt, 38, of 301 Powers Point Road, Lake Sinclair, died Monday, Oct. 8, at his residence.
     The funeral was held Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Williams Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Gene Williams and Norman Bellury officiating. Burial was in Baldwin' Memorial Gardens.
     A native of Jackson, Mr. Nutt lived in Baldwin County for the past 25 years, and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his parents, James and Lorene Nutt of Eatonton; sister, Jan Nutt Horton of Milledgeville; and grandmother, Frances B. Nutt of Jackson.

Nutt, Jack
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 29, 1916
Uncle Jack Nutt Has Answered The Call
     A large number of people of the county will be interested to know that Uncle Jack Nutt, a well known colored citizen, died Saturday night of the past week at the County Farm. He had been an inmate of the farm for sometime, and Sunday morning was found dead in bed. He had been feeble for several months.
     Uncle Jack, who was seventy-odd years old, was a familiar character about Jackson. He was formerly employed to turn the press for The Jackson Argus before the day of gasoline engines and electric current. In that capacity he served for several years most faithfully. He was an ante-bellum darky who was widely known, and formerly he belonged to the Nutt family of this county.
     The funeral was held Sunday and interment was at the Poor Farm.
     
Nutt, James C.
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 21, 1949.
James C. Nutt Dies in Griffin.
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Nutt extend sympathy in the death of Mr. Nutt's brother, James C. Nutt, which occurred April 14 at his home in Griffin. The following account of Mr. Nutt's death is from the Griffin News:
     Mr. James C. Nutt Sr. died unexpectedly at his home on 329 South Ninth street early this morning.
     He was born in Butts county and moved to Griffin at an early age. He made his home here since. He owned the Big Nickel Restaurant for 10 years. He then went to work at the Crouch Company. He was a member of the First Baptist church and of the Bible class there.
     He attended the Griffin schools, going from there to GMC where he was graduated. He was a retired captain of the Spalding Grays.
     Funeral services will be conducted at Pittman's Chapel Friday morning at 1 o'clock with the Rev. H. M. Lindsey officiating assisted by the Rev. J. W. Lamb. Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Reed Butts of Griffin; one daughter, Mrs. H. M. Hillard of Atlanta; two sons, J. C. Nutt Jr. of Atlanta and Lamar Nutt of Griffin; one sister, Mrs. Jim Matthews of Cuthbert; one half-sister, Mrs. Virgil Williams of Locust Grove; two half-brothers, W. P. Nutt of Griffin and T. A. Nutt of Jackson, and five grandchildren.

Nutt, James Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 10 May 1951
James R. Nutt Taken By Death
     James Robert Nutt, 69, former resident of Jackson, died at his home in Brunswick April 28. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Brunswick Sunday at 4 p. m. Pallbearers were nephews.
     Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Tom Stutts, Mrs. Walter Farrell, Mrs. Ed Welch; two sons, James R. and Ernest Nutt of Brunswick; one brother, J. M. Nutt of Jackson, and a sister, Mrs. Bernard Harper of College Park.

Nutt, John H., Mrs.
  The Jackson Argus March 18, 1898
Death of Mrs. Nutt.
     Mrs. Nutt, the estimable wife of John H. Nutt of Grand Island, died at her home Wednesday evening at half past six.
     Mrs. Nutt has for several years been afflicted with lung trouble, and for the past two months a great sufferer. The funeral services were held at the home this afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Dr. Harden of Unadilla officiating. The interment was made in the Lisbon cemetery.
     Mr. Nutt has the sympathy of a large circle of friends throughout the county in his great bereavement.
     The Argus gets the above from the Eustus Lake, (Fla.,) Region of the third inst.
     It will be sad intelligence indeed to Mrs. Nutt's many Butts county friends.

  Nutt, John Harkness
  Middle Georgia Argus January 13, 1893
     Mr. John Nutt, formerly a citizen of Butts County, died at his home in Spalding County on Saturday and was buried on Sunday.
     Mr. Nutt had suffered long from the effects of a cancer on his face, which was the cause of his death. His many friends and relatives in Butts will sympathize with the bereaved ones.

Nutt, John Marion
Jackson Progress Argus 31 May 1973
J. M. Nutt Died Of Heart Attack
     Mr. John Marion Nutt, 80, of 364 East Second Street, Jackson, died about nine o'clock Wednesday, evening, May 23rd, in the Sylvan Grove Hospital Emergency Room shortly after his arrival following a heart attack suffered at his home. Mr. Nutt had been in declining health for several years.
     Born July 1, 1892 in Jasper County, he was the son of the late Mr. Charlie Nutt and the late Mrs. Sallie Bond Nutt, both of Butts County. Mr. Nutt retired in 1958 from the Georgia Power Company where he had been employed for 37 years. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church where he had served on the Official Board for 12 years, and a member of St. John's Lodge, No. 45, of Masons for over 50 yrs.
     Funeral services were held Friday morning at eleven o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Gray, pastor of Jackson United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Nutt is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fanye Burford Nutt; one daughter, Mrs. Marion N Ball; a son, James Anderson Nutt, all of Jackson; two grandchildren, Mrs. Jan N. Horton and Gary Nutt, both of Milledgeville; a sister, Mrs. J. B. Harper of Brunswick; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Lee Roy O'Neal, Bernice Parkerson, Donald Bankston, Clint Adams, Bailey Crockarell, George Martin.

Nutt, Lucille Elder
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Dec 1971
Jackson Rites Monday For Mrs. T. A. Nutt
     Mrs. Thomas Add Nutt, Sr., 90, of 263 North Mulberry Street, Jackson, one of the city's most widely known and greatly beloved women, died Sunday morning at 12:15 o'clock at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Nutt suffered a stroke at her home Friday morning and was admitted to the hospital. Her condition worsened until she expired early Sunday.
     Born in Butts County on August 28, 1881, Mrs. Nutt was the former Miss Lucille Elder, daughter of the late Mr. George Elder of Butts County and Mrs. Mary Whitehead Elder of Richmond, Va. She was the widow of Mr. T. A. Nutt, Sr., prominent Jackson business, civic and religious leader, who preceded her in death in February 1967.
     Mrs. Nutt was a devoted and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and supported her church with energy and loyalty as long as health permitted her to attend regularly.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Nutt were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Folsom, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Nutt is survived by one son, T. A. Nutt, Jr., a retired Navy Captain, of Winter Park, Fla.; two grandchildren.
     In lieu of flowers friends may make contributions to the building fund of the First Baptist Church.
     Pallbearers were P. H. Weaver, Jimmy Cornell, Dickie Moore, Banks Weaver, Wayne Barnes, and Denny O'Neal.

Nutt, Mattie Irene Brltt
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Nov 1991
     Mrs. Mattie Irene Brltt Nutt, 81, of Vienna died Nov. 17 at Dooly Medical Center.
     The funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the chapel of Bowen-NeSndth
Funeral Home in Vienna, with the Rev. Bill Lamb officiating. Burial was in Vienna City.
Cemetery.
     Mrs. Nutt was a homemaker and member of Church of God of Prophecy.
     Survivors include her daughter, Ruby Summers of Vienna; sons, Gene Nutt of Jackson, W. J. "Bill" Nutt and Edward M. Nutt of Griffin, Jimmy Nutt of Cordele, Edward Nutt and Harold Nutt of Covington, and Jerry Nutt of Snellville; sisters, Reth Odom and Corene Wright of Ashburn; brothers, Homer Britt and Buddy Britt of Ashburn; 31 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
     Bowen-NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nutt, Oscar Eugene
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Oct 1993
     Oscar Eugene Nutt of Jackson died Mon., Oct. 11, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
     Funeral services will be held Thurs., Oct. 14, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Bryant officiating. Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Nutt was born March 2, 1930 in Cordele, son of the late Jesse and Irene Britt Nutt. He was in the construction business and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
     Survivors include wife Betty Louise Collins Nutt of Jackson; sons Bobby and Jesse Nutt, both of Jackson; Shirley Mulnix of Clearwater, Fla., Regina Duran of Miami, Fla. and Beverly Socha of Milledgeville; several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
      Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nutt, Robert Lee
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 9, 1927
     Mr. Robert L. Nutt Dies At Home In Tavares, Fla.
A very large number of relatives and friends here were pained to learn of the death of Mr. Robert L. Nutt, aged 63, which occurred at his home in Tavares, Fla., Monday night. Death resulted from a heart attack, and came as a shock to the family and friends.
     Mr. Nutt was one of the leading citizens of Lake county, where he had served as tax assessor for 35 years. He was interested in public enterprise and was a man of large affairs.
     A native of Butts county where his father, where his father, the late Mr. W. C. Nutt, served as tax collector, he moved to Florida when a boy. Later he returned here to attend school and from occasional visits to his old home kept in close touch with affairs in Georgia. He was a visitor here at the Butts County Centennial and again last year and was looking forward to another visit this fall.
     He was a cousin of Mrs. W. M. Mallet, Mr. W. P. Nutt and Mr. T. A. Nutt and was widely and prominently connected in Butts and Spalding counties.
     He is survived by his widow and one son, Mr. Charles Nutt, of Miami; two daughters, Mrs. Lincoln Reese, and Miss Lena Nutt, of Tavares; one brother, Mr. J. H. Nutt, of Eustis; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Woodward, of Tavares, and Mrs. John M. Cook, of Orlando. He is also survived by two grandchildren.
     He was a member of the Baptist church and held to a remarkable degree the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.
 
Nutt, Sara Frances Patrick
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 25, 1922
Death Of Mrs. T. R. Nutt Occurred Wednesday Night.
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Nutt sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Nutt's mother, Mrs. T. R. Nutt, which occurred Wednesday night at her home near Griffin. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with interment in Union church cemetery.

The Jackson Progress-Argus September 1, 1922
Mrs. T. R. Nutt Claimed BY Death.
     Butts county friends of Mrs. T. R. Nutt were sorry to learn of her death, which occurred August 23 at her home in Cabins district, Spalding county. She was well known here and had many friends and relatives who were grieved of her passing. She was the wife of Mr. T. R. Nutt, tax collector of Spalding county for the past twenty-five years. Mrs. Nutt belonged to a prominent family of this section and was universally esteemed.
     She was a Miss Patrick before her marriage and survived by her husband and two sons, Mr. Wiley P. Nutt, of Spalding county and Mr. T. A. Nutt of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. S. C. Mitchell, Mrs. T. W. Futral and Mrs. Virgil Williams; two sisters, Mrs. J. T. Weldon and Miss Ida Patrick; five brothers, Messrs. John, D. L., C. D., W. H., and T. S. Patrick, of Spalding county.
     Funeral services were held at Union Baptist church Thursday afternoon, Rev. I. G. Walker officiating. Many relatives and friends were present for a final tribute. The interment was in the church cemetery.

Nutt, Sarah Henry Elizabeth Bond
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Oct 1942
Mrs. Sallie Nutt Taken By Death Thursday Last
     The death of Mrs. Sallie Nutt, 81, years of age, occurred October 22 ,at the home of' her daughter, Mrs. Bernard Harper, in Hapeville. She had been in declining health for several weeks and her death was not unexpected.
     Born in Butts county, a, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. D. Bond Sr., she was connected with old and prominent families of this section. After the death of her husband, Charlie Nutt; which occurred some thirty years ago, she had made her
home with her children and. was visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harper when she passed away. Mrs. Nutt was beloved by a host of friends. She was a member of Macedonia church.
     Surviving are two sons, J. R. Nutt of Brunswick, and J. M. Nutt of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. J. J. B. Harper of Hapeville; one. brother, J. M. D. Bond, Butts county coroner; 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were conducted at Orphans church, near Eastman; Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with the pastor of the Eastman Methodist church officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.
     The pallbearers were Kirk Biles, Carl Lee, Ernest Lee, Mitchell Nutt, Melvin O'Neal, Floyd O'Neal.

Nutt, Thomas Add, Sr.
  Jackson Progress Argus 09 Feb 1967
T. A. Nutt Sr. Civic Leader, Buried Monday
     In the death of Mr. Thomas Add Nutt Sr., 86, Butts County and Jackson lost one of its most highly esteemed business, civic, and religious leaders. Mr. Nutt died about 8:30 o'clock Saturday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a long period of declining health. He was hospitalized several months ago as a result of a heart attack with his passing not entirely unexpected.
     Born and reared in Spalding County, Mr. Nutt was the son of Mr. Thomas Nutt and Mrs. Fannie Wise Nutt.
     Early in life he launched his business career which was eminently successful, having purchased with the late W. M. Bond a gin, coal, and fertilizer business which was operated for many years under the name of Nutt & Bond. For about 40 years Mr. Nutt was actively identified in the insurance field, having owned and operated T. A. Nutt Agency. However, because of failing health, Mr. Nutt retired from the active insurance business about 15 years ago.
     Extremely active in the First Baptist Church of Jackson of which he was one of the senior members, Mr. Nutt served as chairman of the Board of Deacons on several occasions and was a deacon at the time of his death. For a number of years he taught the Men's Sunday School Class and supported the church's endeavors with generosity.
     When the Van Deventer Foundation was chartered on February 10, 1943 Mr. Nutt played an important role as a trustee in its inception and has served continuously since that time with faithfulness and dedication.
     Mr. Nutt was a charter member of Jackson Kiwanis Club and was active for many years in Jackson's oldest service club.
     Funeral services for Mr. Nutt were held Monday morning. February 6, at 11 o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert L. Thompson, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucile Elder Nutt; one son, Capt. T. A. Nutt Jr., U. S. Navy, Charleston, S. C.; one brother Willie Nutt of Griffin; two grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were deacons of the First Baptist Church and included B. Y. Lunceford, Banks Weaver, B. L. Sanvidge, Tom Peek, Dawson Bryant, James Payne.
     Serving as honorary pallbearers were other deacons of the church.

Nutt, Thomas Richard
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 24, 1926
Mr. Thos. R. Nutt Is Summoned By Death.
     Friends and relatives here were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. T. R. Nutt, 76 years of age, which occurred at his home in Spalding county early Monday morning. He had been in feeble health for the past several months, following a stroke of paralysis, and Thursday of the past week he sustained a broken hip in a fall.
     Mr. Nutt was one of the prominent men of this section of the state. He served Spalding county as tax collector for a period of thirty years, having first been elected in 1896. Such was the confidence of the people in his integrity and business ability that he was re-elected to that office term after term. He was connected with a prominent middle Georgia family. Mr. Nutt was well known in Butts county and had a number of relatives here. He was esteemed as a splendid type of citizen.
     Funeral services were held at Union Baptist church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. The services largely attended by relatives and friends, were conducted by Rev. Walter S. Adams, of the First Baptist church. The high esteem in which he was held was attested by the lovely floral offerings. Many organizations sent handsome designs.
     Mr. Nutt is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. S. Matthews, of Cuthbert; Mrs. Annie Hawkins, Forsyth, Mrs. G. V. Williams, of Locust Grove; three sons, J. C. Nutt, Griffin, T. A. Nutt, Jackson, and W. P. Nutt, Griffin, and two step-daughters, Mrs. S. C. Mitchell, Sr., and Mrs. T. W. Futral both of Griffin.

Nutt, Wiley Matthew
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Feb 1967
Griffin Rites Friday For W. P. Nutt
     Mr. Wiley Matthew Nutt, 82, widely known retired Spalding County farmer of Route, 4 Griffin, died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Wednesday, February 8, shortly after he was admitted.
     Mr. Nutt was a brother of the late T. A. Nutt Sr. of Jackson who died Saturday, February 4, at Sylvan Grove Hospital, thus surviving his brother by only five days.
     Mr. Nutt was the son of the late Mr. Thomas R. Nutt and the late Mrs. Frances Patrick Nutt. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at 11 o'clock from Haisten Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. W. A. Ellenwood and the Rev. Wilson Walker officiated with burial in Union Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Nutt is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maggie Lou Quinlan Nutt; two daughters, Miss Frances Nutt and Mrs. W. Parks Henderson of Griffin; one son, Sgt. Robert C. Nutt, US Army, Fort McPherson; three grandchildren, Miss Frances Nutt, Miss Barbara Nutt and Miss Kathy Nutt, all of Riverdale.

Nutt, William Lee
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 14, 1963
William L. Nutt Died Sunday at Macon Hospital
     Mr. William Lee Nutt, 74, died at Macon Hospital early Sunday morning following an emergency operation Friday afternoon. Mr. Nutt, widely known resident of Jackson, was in his accustomed health until suffering an abdominal hemorrhage Friday.
     Born in Butts County, Mr. Nutt was son of Mr. William Printice Nutt and Mrs. Annie Lee Ham Nutt. He was bookkeeper and office manager of Pepperton Cotton Mills for 50 years, retiring only a few years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Lillian Weaver Butt; two sisters, Mrs. Victor H. Carmichael Sr., of Jackson, Mrs. E. D. Tolleson of Orlando, Fla. a grandson, Lt. Victor Lee Wilson, U. S. Navy; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were P. H. Weaver, W. H. Pulliam, Marlin Spencer, Lewis Freeman, Otis Ball, and Levi Ball.

Nutt, William M.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 11, 1920
Mr. W. M. Nutt Passed Away At Eastman June 3.
     The death of Mr. W. M. Nutt, a native of Butts county and well known to many of the citizens here, occurred at his home in Eastman Thursday morning of the past week. Death was due to appendicitis.
     Mr. Nutt is survived by his mother, Mrs. Sallie Nutt, a sister, Miss Daisy Lee Nutt and a brother, John Nutt, all of Butts county, and two brothers, Messrs. Lawrence and Jim Nutt, of Eastman. The funeral was held at Orphan Church, near Eastman, Friday afternoon.
     Among those who attended the funeral from here were Mrs. Sallie Nutt, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. O'Neal, Miss Daisy Thompson, Messrs. Horace O'Neal, L. B. Thompson and J. M. D. Bond.

Nutt, William Prentice
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 18, 1928
Death Has Called To Mr. William P. Nutt.
     Following a period of declining health extending over several months and a critical illness of about ten days, Mr. W. P. Nutt, aged 73, one of Butts county's most prominent citizens, passed away at his home on Covington street Monday night at 7:08 o'clock. His death while not unexpected came as a shock to family and friends.
Several months ago Mr. Nutt became ill and consulted a specialist. Recently complications developed that hastened the end. He had been able to be up until about ten days ago. Death was attributed to cancer.
     Mr. Nutt was born and reared in Butts county, where he spent his entire life. He was connected with an old and prominent family of this section. At the time of his death Nr, Nutt was manager of the Butts Lumber Company and was engaged in farming. He formerly served as a director of the Jackson Banking Company and the Jackson National Bank and was identified with other business interests. He was a man of sterling integrity and worth and was esteemed for his fine qualities of character. Mr. Nutt enjoyed the confidence and good will of all whom he had dealings. Hi passing is a distinct loss to the business, social and religious life of the community.
     He was a member of the First Baptist church and was a regular attendant when his health permitted. He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Annie William; three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Turner, of Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. E. D. Tolleson, of Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Victor Carmichael, of Jackson; one son, Mr. W. L. Nutt, connected with the Pepperton Cotton Mills; a sister, Mrs. Emma Mallet, of Jackson, and nine grandchildren, Otis Ball, Jr., Levi Ball, Miriam and Ennis Tolleson, Julian and William Turner, Dorothy Ann and Victor Carmichael, Jr., and Miss Marion Nutt.
     Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. W. S. Adams officiating, assisted by Dr. John W. Ham, of Atlanta. Mr. Adams paid the deceased a deserved tribute, pointing to his quiet, unassuming, unostentatious manner, his high character, his stand for the right and his cheerful nature. A quartet consisting of Mrs. S. H. Thornton, Mrs. Julian Warner, R. P. Sasnett and H. S. Downs sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Saved by Grace." The pretty floral offerings attested to the esteem of relatives and friends. The pallbearers were R. P. Sasnett, D. P. Settle, W. M. Band, A. C. Finley, R. P. Newton and L. P. McKibben. Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery.
 
The Jackson Progress-Argus May 18, 1928
     Mr. and Mrs. Hall Turner, of Tampa, Fla., were called to Jackson on account of the illness and death of Mrs. Turner's father, Mr. W. P. Nutt. Mr. Turner has obtained the concession rights at Indian Springs and will make his home there.

Nutting, C. A.
  Middle Georgia Argus October 27, 1881
     Mr. C. A. Nutting Esqr., formerly of this county and proprietor of Planters factory, died last week from the effects of typhoid fever.

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