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O'Brien, Bessie Elberta Priest
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 1972
Atlanta Rites Today For Mrs. O'Brien
Mrs. Bessie Elberta Priest O'Brien, 62, of 188 Walker St., Jackson, died about three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, September 26th, at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a short illness. Mrs. O'Brien came to Jackson to make her home from Atlanta about a year ago.
Born December 30, 1909 in Williston, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Lee Priest and Mrs. Ellender Mozelle Gilley Priest, both of Florida. She was a retired LPN and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
Graveside services will be held Thursday morning in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta at ten o'clock with Rev. Donald Folsom, pastor, First Baptist Church, officiating. The body lay in state at Haisten Funeral Home until early Thursday morning. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. M. Harrell White and Mrs. J. McClellan Bond, both of Douglas; one sister, Mrs. L. T. Byrd, Panama City, Fla.; one brother, Bert A. Busbee of Orange Park, Fla.; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

O'Bryon, Jason
Jackson Progress Argus 29 May 1985
The body of 4-year-old Jason O'Bryon, who drowned in the Ocmulgee River May 18 when the canoe he was riding in with his father capsized, was recovered from the river Saturday about noon.
According to Butts County Sheriff Billy Leverette, the child's body was found under debris on the Butts County side of the river approximately five miles from where the accident occurred. The location is about 1.5 miles north of the Georgia 83 bridge.
Several rescue units and divers from surrounding counties participated in what Leverette described as one of the longest and most intensive searches ever conducted on the Ocmulgee River.
The search was well into its eighth day when Jason s body was discovered by one of the units.
Jasper County Sheriff Mack Tilhnan said the boy's body must have surfaced some time Friday night or early Saturday morning.
Tilhnan added that part of the river had been patrolled constantly every day since the accident occurred. Jason was on a camping and canoeing trip with his father, Marcus O'Bryon of Turtle Cove, when their canoe struck a log and overturned about 50 feet from the bank. Jason's father had just pushed off from the bank where Wise Creek flows into the Ocmulgee River when the rapid current caused their canoe to hit a log and to overturn.
No life preserver was found on Jason's body when he was recovered from the river and some witnesses said they did not believe he had one on.

O'Day, Michael Francis
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 20, 1962
Michael F. O'Day Buried Friday at Fellowship
Funeral service for Mr. Michael Francis Day [sic] of Route 4, Jackson, were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from McDonald's Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. Marvin Randolph, pastor of the Jackson and Fellowship Presbyterian Churches, officiating.
Mr. O'Day died Wednesday in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital following a brief critical illness and a longer period of declining health. Mr. O'Day was born in Arizona but had lived in Butts County for nine years. Prior to moving here he had resided in Griffin for 11 years. He attended the Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Butts County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Martin O'Day; half brother, Ken McGlone of Ila.
McDonald's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Dell, Royce Victor
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Feb 1991
Mr. Royce Victor O'Dell, 79 of Clayton, Ala., died Friday at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Ala., following a brief illness.
The funeral was held Sunday, Feb. 17, at Clayton Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Wingate officiating. Burial was in Clayton City Cemetery. Mr. O'Dell was born in Calhoun County, Ala., son of the late William Thomas O'Dell and Ada Sparks O'Dell. Mr. O'Dell was a mechanic, farmer, entrepreneur and transportation supervisor for the Barber County Public School System. He was also employed with the town of Clayton.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita O'Dell of Clayton; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Faye O'Dell of Jackson; sisters, Belma McCullough and Bertie Lee Whitten of Anniston, Ala.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Kent-Bracewell Funeral Home in Clayton, Ala., was in charge of arrangements.

Oden, Benjamin Murray
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Apr 1964
Macon Youth Drowns Sunday At High Falls
A Macon youth, 17-year-old Benjamin Murray Oden of 2072 Bayswater Road, drowned Sunday afternoon in the identical pool and place in the river below High Falls dam in which an Atlanta youth was drowned last July 4th.
According to Butts County Ranger S. L. (Shorty) Letson, the victim was among a party of seven youths from Macon spending the afternoon at High Falls State Park. Several were swimming in the pool when Oden was caught in a severe whirlpool and sucked under the water and rocks. Mr. Letson said that his body was recovered about 15 minutes later by Steve Hatcher of Macon, a companion on the outing, when the body was washed against his legs at the lower end of the pool.
Resuscitation was attempted for more than 30 minutes before the youth was pronounced dead by a Jackson physician.
According to Ranger Letson, the pool in which the two drowning have occurred was roped off Monday and future swimming will be strictly prohibited because of the dangerous currents.
Another near tragedy at High Falls was narrowly averted Saturday night, according to Ranger Letson, when a boat with three men from Decatur struck the dam in the darkness, demolishing the craft and hurling the three occupants into the water, two of whom swam to the safety of the dam, while the other member, unable to swim, hung onto an outcropping of the dam until rescued by Ranger Letson about 30 minutes later. The men involved in the unusual accident were listed by Mr. Letson as Terrell Turner, Terry Sports, and John Naiger In addition to the destruction of the boat, the fishermen lost most of their tackle and some personal effects. The accident happened about 8:30 Saturday night.

Odom, Ethel Ridgeway
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Feb 1989
Ethel Ridgeway Odom, 82, formerly of Harkness Street, Jackson, died . Sunday at Starcrest Nursing Home in McDonough.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Roland and the Rev. Sydney Odom officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
Mrs. Odom, a native of Butts County, was the daughter of George Robert Ridgeway and Lucia Hunt Ridgeway. She lived in Barnesville 40 years and was employed by the William Carter Company there for 42 years. She later married the Rev. S. H. Odom, who died in 1976. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stockbridge.
Survivors include a stepson, the Rev. Sydney H. Odom of Centerville, Ga.; stepdaughters, Jane Routon of Tucker and Frances Stubbs of Mauk, Ga.; a sister, Pauline Bush of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Lynda Ridgeway of Riverdale; many nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Odom, Florrie Ridgeway
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Aug 1971
Mrs. S. H. Odom Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Florrie Ridgeway Odom, wife of the Rev. S. H. Odom of 165 North Harkness Street, Jackson died early Saturday morning at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta following a long period of declining health. She had been a patient there for five days.
Mrs. Odom was born February 10, 1903 in Butts County, the daughter of the late Mr. George Ridgeway and Mrs. Lucia Hunt Ridgeway, also both of Butts County. Mrs. Odom, as is her husband, was a retired Southern Baptist Association Missionary and served many areas of Georgia for a long number of years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the First Baptist Church with Rev Donald Folsom, pastor, officiating. Dr. Louie D. Newton of Atlanta and Rev. Charles Drake assisted with the service. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Odom is survived by her husband two daughters, Mrs. Jane Routon of College Park and Mrs. Frances Stubbs of Mauk; two sons, Rev. Sydney Odom, Jr. of Carrollton and Clifford Odom of Vidalia; six sisters, Mrs. Clifford McDonald, Mrs. Mary Moss, both of McDonough, Mrs. Fannie Turner and Miss Ethel Ridgeway, both of Ola Community, McDonough, Mrs. Sarah Jackson of Warner Robins and Mrs. Pauline Bush of Macon; two brothers, Marvin Ridgeway of Jenkinsburg and Hunt Ridgeway of Jackson; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons, George Routon, Howard Odom, Oliver Stubbs, David Stubbs, Jimmy Stubbs and Aaron Stubbs.
Honorary pallbearers were Association Missionaries and State Officers of the Georgia Baptist Convention.

Odom, Sidney Herman Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Sep 1976
Rev. Odom Died Tuesday
Rev. Sidney Herman Odom, 165 North Harkness Street, Jackson, died about two o'clock early Tuesday morning, September 28th, at the Georgia Baptist Hospital following an illness of two days.
A retired Baptist minister, Mr. Odom was born July 8, 1899 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of the late Sidney Harris Odorn and the late Dr. Fidella Jane Howard Odom.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Folsom, assisted by Rev. Charles Drake, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Odom is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel Ridgeway Odom; two sons, Rev. Sidney Howard Odom of Hawkinsville and Clifford E. Odom of Mt. Vernon; two daughters,. Mrs. Woodfin Routon of Charlotte, N. C. and Mrs. George O. Stubbs of. Mauk, Georgia; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Howard Odom of Columbus.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Stubbs, David Stubbs, Aaron Stubbs, George Routon, Howard Odom, Ray Oakley, Kenneth Thigpin, Joseph Akinso.
Ogden, Cordelia Landrum
Butts County Progress June 14, 1912
Aged Lady Dead At Her Home In Flovilla.
Mrs. C. A. Ogden died Sunday morning at six o'clock at her home in Flovilla. Mrs. Ogden, who was 88 years of age, had been a resident of Flovilla for a number of years. Her illness extended over a period of six weeks or more and during that time she bore her suffering with christian fortitude.
She was noted for her typical christian character and was loved by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Ogden is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George Gilmore, of Jackson, Mrs. H. J. Gilmore of Adel, Ga., and Miss Mattie Ogden of Flovilla, three grandchildren, Mrs. Joe Turner, of Manitee, Fla., Misses Annie and Estelle Gilmore, of this city.
The funeral was held Monday morning at Paron church, Monroe county. The services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Arnold of McDonough.

The Jackson Argus June 14, 1912
Flovilla, Ga. June 12.
Mrs. Cordelia Landrum Ogden died at her home here Sunday morning after an illness of six weeks. Mrs. Ogden was 88 years of age, and her memory of incidents in past years was remarkable. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church for seventy-two years. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. James Gilmore, of Adel, Mrs. George Gilmore, of Jackson, and Miss Mattie Ogden of Flovilla. The funeral and interment occurred at Paran church, in Monroe county, Monday at noon.

Ogden, Johnie
Middle Georgia Argus November 10, 1881
Died.
Just before going to press this sad news reaches us that Johnie Ogden, a highly esteemed young man, died at his home in this place last night, after several weeks suffering with fever, we are truly sorry to hear of his death, and tender our sympathies to the bereaved family.

Ogden, Mattie
Jackson Progress-Argus May 11 1917
Miss Mattie Ogden Claimed by Death
Coming as a shock to her many friends was the new of the death of Miss Mattie Ogden on Thursday of last week, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jim Gilmore, at Adel, Georgia. Miss Ogden has suffered for several months with Rheumatism and hoped that a change in climate would benefit her and she had been in South Georgia since January. Until a week or ten days before her death it was thought that she could recover. However, she gradually grew worse until death claimed her Thursday.
Prior to he residence here with her sister, Mrs. George Gilmore, she lived in Flovilla where her parents resided until their death. Miss Ogden was a lovable christian woman and by her many fine traits of character endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Baptist church. The body was brought to Jackson Friday and the funeral and interment took place at Paron church, Monroe county, Saturday morning at ten o'clock, Dr. Robert VanDeventer conducting the services. Many floral tributes attested to the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Miss Ogden is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jim Gilmore, of Adel, and Mrs. George Gilmore, of Jackson, and three nieces, Mrs. Ras. Stroud, of McDonough, and Mrs. Joe Tarrar and Mrs. Sands, of Florida.

Ogg, Rosemary James
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jul 1980
Mrs. Ogg Was Buried July 3rd
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary James Ogg, 81, were held Thursday, July 3rd, at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiated and interment was in the Macedonia Church cemetery. Mrs. Ogg died Tuesday, July 1st, at Westbury Medical Care Home following a lengthy period of declining health.
A native of Butts County, she was daughter of the late William T. James and the late Eulalia Thaxton James. She was a retired beautician and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Norris and Mrs. Gladys Maddox, both of Jackson and Mrs. Virginia Watkins of Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers; Paul James of Flovilla, Archie James of College Park, Raleigh James of Decatur, Warren James of Jamestown, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Buster Brown, J. O. King, Sam Smith, John Robert Pulliam, J. W. Pulliam, Ted Norris.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge or arrangements.

Ogles, Michael Wayne
Jackson Progress Argus 01Nov 1973
An 18-year-old Jackson youth, Michael Wayne Ogles, of Route 2, was believed instantly killed about two o'clock Thursday afternoon, October 25th, when the car he was driving left the Four Points-Stark Road and overturned, striking his body in the process.
The accident occurred near the intersection of the Four Points Road and the Stark Post Road in the Stark Community. The accident was investigated by Deputies Bill Kelly and Glenn Usry of the Butts County Sheriff's Department and Trooper Smith of the Griffin State Patrol barracks. The car, driven by Ogles, was proceeding in the direction of Stark when the driver began losing control in a curve, hitting the right shoulder of the road, knocking down two mailboxes some distance apart and skidding to the left of the road before striking a shoulder on that side and overturning, killing Ogles almost instantly. A passenger in the car, identified by officers as Herschel Henry Dial, Jr., of Jackson, was injured only slightly. Ogles was rushed by ambulance to Sylvan Grove Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Dial was treated and released.
Ogles was born November 8, 1954 in Alexander City, Ala. and was the son of Mr. Walter Ogles and Mrs. Pearl McDaniel Ogles, both of Covington and both of whom survive. He was an employee of McDonough Power Equipment Co. in McDonough.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Sherrell Funeral Home chapel with Rev. James Baxter, pastor of the United Pentecostal Church in Jackson, officiating. Interment was in Covington. Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include, in addition to his parents, his wife, Mrs. Cathy Crib Ogles of Jackson; two brothers, Bobby Joe and Charles Ray Ogles, both of Covington; three sisters, Miss Judy Fay Ogles of Maryland, Miss Nelda Jean Ogles of Jackson, Miss Janice Ogles of Covington; grandfather, Amos McDaniel of Alexander City, Alabama.

Oglesby, Betty Dutton
Jackson Progress Argus February 18, 1952
Mrs. Oglesby Was Buried in Spalding County
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Dutton Oglesby, 79, of Route 3, Jackson, were conducted at two o'clock Monday afternoon from Haisten's Chapel. Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Nazarene Church, officiated. Interment was in Teamon Baptist Church Cemetery in Spalding County with Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Oglesby, widow of the late Tom Oglesby, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Saturday following a short illness. A native of Coweta County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dutton.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cora Wells of Jenkinsburg, Mrs. Mary Hicks of Jackson, Mrs. Tommie Lou Maddox of Griffin; two brothers, John Dutton of Atlanta and Zack Dutton of Griffin; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.

Oglesby, John Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1960
John T. Oglesby Died Monday at Jasper Hospital
John Thomas Oglesby, of Route 4, Jackson, died Monday at the Monticello hospital at 5:45 a. m. Mr. Oglesby had only been in the hospital for one day before his death.
Mr. Oglesby, a Butts County farmer; was born in Fayette County. He was the son of Sanders Oglesby and Mrs. Jane Dutton Oglesby. He was a member of the Teamon Baptist Church in Spalding county.
Funeral services for Mr. Oglesby were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at Haisten Chapel with the Rev. Sidney Waterhouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Jackson, officiating. Interment was in the Teamon Baptist Church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Dutton Oglesby; three daughters, Mrs. Cora Wells, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. Tommie Lou Maddox, Sunnyside; and Mrs. Mary Hicks, Jackson; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Eugene Well, Elzie WeIis, Johnny Wells, Clarence Dutton, L. M. Dutton and Eddie B. Dutton.

Oglesby, Mary Belle Burford
Jackson Progress Argus 12 NOV 1959
Mrs. Oglesby Was Buried Sunday at Cedar Rock
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Belle Oglesby, McDonough, sister of Mr. Z. L. Burford of Jackson, who died November 6th, were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the McDonough Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Franklin officiating. Interment was in the Cedar Rock cemetery in Butts County with D. T. Carmichael and Sons, McDonough, in charge of arrangements.
Survivors, In addition to Mr. Burford, include two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Stephens and Mrs. John W. Miller, McDonough; a son, Ronald Burford Carreker, Atlanta; father, A. C. Burford, Stockbridge; two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Cothran and Mrs. Fred Wilson, Stockbridge, Rex Burford, Atlanta; Winfred Burford, Stockbridge, and three grandchildren.

Ogletree, Absalom Hardy, Judge
Jackson Progress Argus May 2, 1930
Judge A. H. Ogletree Falls on Final Sleep
One of Middle Georgia's Leading Citizens Passes after Long Illness; Funeral Held Sunday
In the death of Judge A. H. Ogletree which occurred at his home at Berner shortly after midnight Saturday morning, Butts county lost one of its leading citizens. He had been in failing health for two years or more having been confined to his home recently, but his condition was not thought critical and his passing came as a shock to the family and friends.
Judge Ogletree was born in Monroe county May 14, 1850 and would have celebrated his eightieth birthday in a few days. He came of an old and influential middle Georgia family having been a son of Absolom Ogletree and Martha Stewart Ogletree, pioneer residents of this section. His father was one of the organizers of the Congregational church, organized at the home of Micklebury Merritt in Monroe county in 1852. Moving to Butts county in 1853 Judge Ogletree had spent his long and useful life as a resident of this county, giving to its up building and development his best thought and energies.
He had served his county in many responsible positions, always with fidelity and credit. He served as a member of the general assembly, where he formed enduring friendship that continued throughout the years. He was a former judge of the Flovilla city court, holding that position as long as the court existed. For a long period of years he was chairman of the Butts County Democratic Executive committee, proving a tower of strength in all party councils and defending the party against all isms and reforms. He was a Democrat, standing for party regularity at all times and probably no act of his life ever gave him greater pleasure than to stand by the party of Jefferson and Jackson.
Of all public men Butts county has sent to the state house probably none ever retained their influence so well as Judge Ogletree. He was acquainted with all the prominent public men of his generation, enjoying a confidence and prestige that made him a familiar figure about the capitol. This popularity and influence was freely used by his friends and many are those who owe political preferment to his ability and service.
Judge Ogletree will be remembered for his loyalty to his friends. His was a strong and positive character. He always took sides on every public question but was honest and fair to his opponents. He was steadfast. Those friends who were tried and true he grappled to his heart with hooks of steel.
He was broad in his charities and sympathy and perhaps no citizen of the county ever did more to help his follow man. He gave largely of his time and effort toward helping the unfortunate and there is no record that he ever turned a deaf ear to the man in trouble, regardless of race or creed. He was genuinely loved by his friends. Although a gentleman of the old school, he kept in touch with modern progress.
He was a member of Rock Springs Congregational church, which he joined as a boy, and of Indian Springs lodge of Masons.
Judge Ogletree is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Mary Bell, member of an old and prominent Butts county family; three daughters, Mr. H. Stevens of Columbus; Mrs. J. W. Smith, of Forsyth, and Mrs. J. J. Martin, of Berner; three sons, Miller Ogletree of Berner; Frank Ogletree, of Cork, and George C. Ogletree an assistant internal revenue collector, Atlanta; two brothers, John Ogletree, of Spa1ding county, and R. D. Ogletree of Griffin. He is also survived by several grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. J. F. Davis officiating. The services were attended by hundreds of relatives and friends and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Friends paying lofty tribute to his character were Mr. S. M. Pope, Mr. T. R. Talmadge, Col. J. T. Moore, Mr. W. F. Huddleston.
The active pallbearers were the sons and sons-in-law and honorary pallbearers were W. A. Dozier, W. E. Watkins, Dr. A. F. White, G. E. Mallet, J. C. Jones, S. J. Foster, Joel Mallet, J. T. Moore and J. D. Jones. The services at the grave were in charge of Indian Springs lodge of Masons. The body was laid to rest in Jackson city cemetery.

Ogletree, Annie C. Woodward
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Sep 1933
Mrs. R. D. Ogletree in Griffin Home Saturday
Relatives and friends in Butts county were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. R. D. Ogletree, aged 74, which occurred at her home in Griffin Friday night. She had been ill for several months.
Mrs. Ogletree was born and reared in Butts county and before her marriage was Miss Annie Woodward, daughter of N. H. and Janie Woodward, prominent residents of this section. The family resided here until a few years ago when they moved to Griffin. Mrs. Ogletree was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church and had a large number of friends here and in middle Georgia. She was a sister of the late Prof. T. A. Woodward and the late Mr. W. J. Woodward, and was a member of an old and influential family of Butts county.
Mrs. Ogletree is survived by her husband, Mr. R. D. Ogletree; one son, R. D. Ogletree, Jr., of Griffin; four daughters, Mrs. A. Q. Taylor, of Concord; Mrs. Bob Childs, of Fort Meade, Md.; Mrs. Clarence Bond, of Atlanta, and Mrs. W. M. Weldon, of Griffin; one sister, Mrs. W. M. Taylor, of Jackson.
Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. Paul M. Watson and Rev. Fred L. Glisson officiating and interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ogletree, Annie Florence Guinn
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Nov 1973
Mrs. Ogletree, 94, Died On Friday
Mrs. Annie Florence Guinn Ogletree, 94, of Locust. Grove, formerly of Route 2 Jackson, died about. four o'clock Friday morning, November 9th, at Brightmoor Nursing Home in Griffin following a period of declining health.
Born July 8, 1879 in Rockdale County, Mrs. Ogletree was the daughter of the late Mr. John Guinn and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Acock Guinn. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the widow of Mr. Otis Eugene Ogletree.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Worthville Baptist Church with Rev. Charles L. Moody of Covington officiating. Interment was in Worthville Baptist Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ogletree is survived by four daughters, Mrs. I. G. Kersey of Atlanta, Mrs. R. E. Vaughn of Forsyth, Mrs. Sam Williamson of Griffin and Mrs. J. E. Price of Stockbridge; three sons, Ben Ogletree of Covington, Eugene Ogletree of Jackson, Bill Ogletree of Dade City, Florida; 26 grant children; several great-grand children and great-great grandchildren:
Pallbearers were Junior Vaughn, Dock Williams, William East., Larry Vaughn, Mike Price and Bobby Price.

Ogletree, Eugene
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Sep 1987
Eugene Ogletree, 87, of 165 Carter Ave., Jackson, died Monday evening after an illness of several months.
The funeral will be held today at 3 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Lannie Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Ogletree was born in Newton County, son of Otis Ogletree and Annie Gwinn Ogletree. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Openelle Ivey Ogletree; brothers, Ben Ogletree of Covington and William Ogletree of Sebring, Fla.; sisters, Mamie Kersey of Morrow, Ruth Vaughn of Forsyth, and Edna Price of Stockbridge; several nephews and nieces.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ogletree, Frank
Jackson Progress Argus 1968
Funeral For Frank Ogletree This Afternoon
Funeral services for Mr. Frank Ogletree, 88, widely known Cork resident and retired merchant, will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with Rev. Ed Galloway, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Methodist Charge, to officiate. Interment will be in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ogletree died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Tuesday night following an extended illness. A native of Butts County, he was the son of the late Mr. Hardy Ogletree and Mrs. Mollie Bell Ogletree. He owned and operated a store at Cork for many years and he and his wife, Mrs. Vallie Lee Torbet Ogletree, who survives, have been married 55 years. Mr. Ogletree was a member of the Flovilla Methodist Church and a member of the Indian Springs Lodge of Masons.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Ogletree is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. J. Martin of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Sammy Smith, W. L. (Bill) Holloway, Kyle McMichael, Olin Pettigrew, Jimmy Pettigrew, and Jimmy Stribling.

Ogletree, George Collier
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Mar1951
George Ogletree Died Sunday At Home in Atlanta
George Collier Ogletree, 55, widely known Atlanta tax consultant, died at his home Sunday night after n illness of several months. He became ill the past September and his condition grew worse.
Mr. Ogletree, son of the late Judge and Mrs. A. H. Ogletree, was born in Butts county in 1895. As a young man he was a clerk in the old Wigwam Hotel at Indian Springs and served in the Navy in World War I. After separation from the service he located in Atlanta in 1919 and for a time was connected with the internal revenue department. Later he established his own business as a certified public accountant and tax consultant. He had a large clientele throughout the state and was recognized as an authority on tax problems.
A Mason and deacon in the West End Baptist church, Mr. Ogletree was interested in religious and civic activities. He was a member of the Georgia Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Connected with families long prominent in the county's development, Mr. Ogletree retained an interest in his home community and was a frequent visitor here. His father represented Butts county in file General Assembly and was judge of the old Flovilla City Court. His mother was the former Miss Mollie Bell.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Marilou Webb of Monroe county; a daughter, Mrs. Charles DeLoach Ashmore; two grandchildren, Charles and George Ashmore; two sisters, Mrs. J. J. Martin of Atlanta and Mrs. J. W. Smith of Forsyth; two brothers, Frank and Miller Ogletree of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.

Ogletree, Hal
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jan 1969
Brother of Mrs. C. E. Rooks, Jr. Buried Tuesday
Funeral services for Hal Ogletree, 51, of Crawfordville, brother of Mrs. C. E. Rooks Jr. of Jackson, were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at Robinson Baptist Church, Robinson, Ga. Callaway Funeral Home of Union Point was in charge of arrangements with interment in the churchyard cemetery.
Mr. Ogletree died Sunday about noon in Minnie Boswell Hospital, Greensboro, after suffering a heart attack.
A veteran of World War II, serving during the Pearl Harbor disaster, Mr. Ogletree is survived by his wife, Mrs. Melba Taylor Ogletree; a daughter, Bonnie Ogletree; a son, Hal Ogletree, Jr., all of Crawfordville; three sisters, Mrs. H. T. Callaway of Washington, Mrs. L. H. Moon of Greensboro, Mrs. C. E. Rooks, Jr. of Jackson; six brothers, Howard Ogletree, Cephus Ogletree, and Calvin Ogletree, all of Union Point; Owen Ogletree and Raymond Ogletree, both of Atlanta:
Everett Ogletree of Louisville several nieces and nephews.

Ogletree, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 4 Sep 1931
Death of an Infant
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. B, M. Ogletree are sympathising with them in the death of Mary, their 13-months old daughter, which occurred August 27. The funeral was held at Stark Methodist church. Friday morning, Rev V. O. Gentry officiating.

Ogletree, John Fletcher
Jackson Progress Argus Feb 20 1931
Mr. John F. Ogletree Passed Away Feby12
Relatives and friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. John Fletcher Ogletree, aged 88, which occurred Thursday night, February 12, at his home near Griffin. He had been in declining health for a long period. Mr. Ogletree, who was a brother of the late Judge A. H. Ogletree, served in the War Between the States as a member of the 30th Georgia Regiment. He was a member of Rock Springs church.
He is survived by one son, Mr. E. F. Ogletree; two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Davis and Mrs. O. W. Futral, and a brother, Mr. R. D. Ogletree, all of Griffin; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:30. with Rev. J. J. Hurst, pastor of Rock Springs church officiating. Interment was made in the family cemetery.

Ogletree, Lois Elizabeth McClure
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Aug 1967
Mrs. Ogletree Buried Monday At Macedonia
Mrs. Miller Ogletree, 63, of 2555 Elizabeth Place, Macon, died at the Macon Hospital early Sunday morning about two hours after being admitted.
Mrs. Ogletree, the former Miss Lois Elizabeth McClure, was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas McClure. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and had resided in Macon for a number of years. She was the widow of Mr. Miller Ogletree.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at two o'clock from Haisten's Chapel in Jackson with Rev. Raymond Etheridge officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ogletree is survived by two sons, Newton Brownlee Pettigrew of Forsyth and Hardy Ogletree of Monticello; one sister, Mrs. Willie Hamlin of Griffin; three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were C. G. Culpepper, Jimmy Fettigrew, Cosby Powell, Leon Norton, James Wingate, Jimmy McCarty.

Ogletree. Lucy Cheney
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Sep 1968
Mother of Mrs. Rooks Was Buried Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. William Frank Ogletree of Crawfordville were conducted Thursday afternoon, Aug. 29, at 4 p. m. at Robinson Baptist Church. Interment was in Crawfordville Cemetery.
The former Lucy Cheney of Washington, Mrs. Ogletree is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. T. Calloway of Washington, Mrs. L. H. Moon of Greensboro, Mrs. Charles E. Rooks Jr. of Jackson; seven sons, Howard, Ceophas and Calvin Ogletree of Union Point, Owen and Raymond Ogletree of Atlanta, Everette Ogletree of Louisville, and Hal Ogletree of Crawfordville; 25 grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers; Callaway Funeral Home of Union Point was in charge of arrangements.
Grandchildren from this area attending services were Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Rooks III, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Rooks of Jackson, and Mrs. Beverly Rooks Willard of McDonough.

Ogletree, Margaret M.
The Jackson Progress-Argus September 28, 1928
Miss Margaret Ogletree Passes In Griffin.
Relatives and friends here will be sorry to learn of the death of Miss Margaret Ogletree at her home in Griffin Saturday night. Death followed an illness of a single day.
Miss Ogletree was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Ogletree, former well known residents of Butts county. She was a niece of Judge A. H. Ogletree, of Berner, and was connected with a leading middle Georgia family.
Besides her parents she is survived by a brother, R. S. Ogletree; four sisters, Mrs. W. M. Weldon, of Griffin; Mrs. A. Q. Taylor, of Concord; Mrs. C. C. Bond, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Robert Childs, of Columbus.
Miss Ogletree was a member of the Presbyterian church, and her pastor, Rev. Malcolm Williamson conducted the funeral services at the home Monday morning at 10 o'clock.

Ogletree, Mary (Mollie) Bell
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 31, 1946
Mrs. Ogletree, 90, Claimed by Death.
Mrs. A. H. Ogletree, 90, widow of the late Judge A. H. Ogletree, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Smith, at Blount.
Member of a prominent middle Georgia family, she was one of the county's oldest residents and most widely beloved women. Born April 25, 1856, she was the former Miss Mollie Bell, daughter of David Miller Bell and Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson Bell, pioneer residents who moved from North Carolina to Butts county. She was the last of a family who took a leading part in the cultural and material progress of this county and section.
Prior to his death several years ago Judge Ogletree represented this county in the general assembly, was judge of the Flovilla city court and a stalwart Democrat and leader in party affairs. Mrs. Ogletree was a member of Providence Methodist church. For the past few years she had made her home with her children and held a warm place in the affections of the family and friends.
Surviving are three sons, Frank Ogletree of Flovilla; Miller Ogletree of Indian Springs and George C. Ogletree of Atlanta.; three daughters, Mrs. M. H. Stephens of Columbus, Mrs. J. J. Martin of Berner and Mrs. J. W. Smith of Forsyth; nine grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Paran Baptist church in Monroe county Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock with Dr. D. P. Davis of Forsyth officiating. Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.
Pallbearers were Olin Pettigrew, Brownlee Pettigrew, W. W. Stephens, Frank Stephens, Joe Henderson, and Henry McMichael.

Ogletree, Matilda Stevens
Butts County Progress May 27, 1910
The friends of Mr. H. Ogletree and Mr. R. D. Ogletree sympathize with them in the death of their mother, which occurred last week. She was one of the oldest inhabitants of the county and was known and loved by a large circle of friends.

Ogletree, Miller G.
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Jan 1963
Miller Ogletree Retired Farmer, Died Tuesday
Mr. Miller Ogletree, 80, widely known retired farmer of the Indian Springs community, died Tuesday, afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended illness.
Born in Butts County, Mr. Ogletree was son of the late Mr. Absalom Hardy Ogletree and Mrs. Mollie Bell Ogletree. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Monroe County.
Mr. Ogletree is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois McClure Ogletree; son, Hardy Ogletree of Monticello; step-son, Brownlee Pettigrew of Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Martin, Atlanta; Mrs. Annie Smith, Forsyth; brother, Frank Ogletree, Forsyth; three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Frank Stevens, Jimmy Pettigrew, W. W. Stribling, Billy McCarthy, Joe Henderson, and Sammy Gunn.

Ogletree, Miranda Dichelle
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Aug 1992
Miranda Dichelle Ogletree died Thursday, Aug. 20,1992.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 22, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Autry officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Miss Ogletree was born Aug. 9, 1992, daughter of Michelle Batchelor and Derrick Ogletree.
Survivors include parents; maternal grandmother Carol Sanders of Bamesville, grandfather Robert G. Batchelor and grandmother Ruth Batchelor of Jackson; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Freeman of Flovilla; great grandparent Lizzie Mae Ogletree of Flovilla; uncles, aunts and cousins.
Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Ogletree, Otis E.
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 26, 1962
Worthville Rites Today for Mr. Otis E. Ogletree
Funeral services for Mr. Otis E. Ogletree will be held Thursday, July 26th, at three o'clock from the Worthville Baptist Church. Mrs Ogletree, who was 86 years old, died early Wednesday morning.
Rev. Robert Chambers will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the Worthville Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ogletree is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Guinn Ogletree; four daughters, Mrs. I. G. Kersey, Atlanta; Mrs. R. E. Vaughn, Forsyth; Mrs. Sam Williamson, Jackson; Mrs. J. E. Price, Locust Grove; four sons, Eugene Ogletree, Jackson; B. M. Ogletree, Porterdale; R. A. Ogletree, Bremerton, Wash.; Bill Ogletree, Jackson; 26 grandchildren.

Ogletree, Phil
The Jackson Argus November 26, 1897
Young Phil Ogletree of Brushey, Spalding county, was found dead last Wednesday evening. He had gone hunting, and late in the evening was found near a fence, having been killed by the discharge of his gun. The supposition is that the gun accidentally was discharged while Mr. Ogletree was climbing the fence.
The deceased was a son of J. T. Ogletree, a prominent citizen of Spalding county.

Ogletree, Robert David
Jackson Progress-Argus 11 Dec 1941
R. D. Ogletree Died in Griffin Friday Morning
The death of Robert David Ogletree, 88 years of age, occurred in a Griffin hospital Friday morning and resulted from a broken hip suffered in a fall Thursday.
Mr. Ogletree was a former resident of Butts county, moving to Griffin for residence in 1914. While here he was actively identified with the business and political life of the county. In 1910 he was a candidate for county commissioner and failed of election by a slim margin.
Born in Monroe county, son of Absolom and Matilda Stewart Ogletree, he was connected with families long influential in the business, social and religious lite of middle Georgia. He was a brother of Judge A. H. Ogletree, who died in April, 1930. His forebears played a leading part in the organization of the Congregational Methodist church. Mr. Ogletree was a member of the First Methodist church and of Ringgold lodge of Masons.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. A. Q. Taylor of Concord; Mrs. C. C. Bond of Atlanta; Mrs. W. M. Welden and Mrs. Bob Childs of Griffin; one son, Robert S. Ogletree, Griffin; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, with the Rev. Frank Pim, the Rev. L. W. Blackwelder and the Rev. C. B. Holder officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.

Ogletree, Robert Stuart
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 20, 1962
R. S. Ogletree, Native of Butts, Buried in Griffin
Mr. Robert Stuart Ogletree, native of Butts County, died Thursday afternoon at this home on West Poplar Street in Griffin after an illness of several months.
He was son of the late Mr. Robert David OGletree and the late Mrs. Annie Clo Woodward Ogletree. He moved to Griffin in 1914 and owned and operated the R.S. Ogletree Insurance and Realty Company in Griffin until illness forced him to retire last year.
He was a member of St. George Episcopal Church, a Mason, and a veteran of World War I.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. Ray Averett officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Catherine Sibley Ogletree; a son, R. S. Ogletree, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Kurtz; three sisters, Mrs. W. M. Weldon of Griffin, Mrs. Bob Childs of Atlanta, and Mrs. C. C. Barnes of Rome; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Ogletree, Ruby Faye Lunsford
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jan 1975
Mrs. Ogletree Died On December 22
Mrs. Ruby Faye Lunsford Ogletree of Bucksnort Road died Sunday night, December 22nd, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
Mrs. Ogletree was born in Henry County and had made her home in Griffin for twenty years. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 24th, at 2:00 o'clock in the Chapel of McDonald Funeral Home in Griffin. The Rev. R. W, Justice, Jr., officiated .
Mrs. Ogletree is survived by her husband, Herbert Ogletree; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Faye Bullock of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. Marian Cook of Jackson, Mrs. Mildred Stroud of Atlanta, and Mrs. Dub Hanley of Gary, Indiana.

Ogletree, Vallie Lee Torbert
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Sep 1974
Sandy Creek Rites for Mrs. Ogletree
Mrs. Vallie Lee Torbert, Ogletree, 81, of Route 1, Flovilla, widely known resident of the Cork community, died early Monday morning, September 9th, at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson. She had been a patient since July. 12th and had been in declining health for the past several months.
Mrs. Ogletree was born in Butts County on October 2, 1892, the daughter of the late Mr. John James Torbet and the late Mrs. Lilla Edwards Torbet, both of Butts County. She was the widow of Mr. Frank Ogletree.
Mrs. Ogletree attended Tift College in Forsyth and was postmistress of the Cork Post Office for several years. She and her husband owned and operated Ogletree Store in Cork for a long period of time. She was a member of the Flovilla Methodist Church.
Funeral Services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, September 11th, at 4:00 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson. The Rev. James Jackson, pastor of the Flovilla Methodist Church, officiated Interment was in Sandy Creek. Cemetery with Haisten Funeral' Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ogletree is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. D. Faulkner of Athens; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were: Kyle McMichael, W. L. Holloway, R. H. Moreland, Loren Moreland, James R. Faulkner, Sr., and James. R. Farmer.

Ogletree, Wid
The Jackson Argus December 22, 1899
Wid Ogletree of Spalding county was shot and killed last week near the Griffin Mills by Frank Terrell, a white man. Terrell was arrested and placed in jail. Ogletree was related to Hon. A. H. and Bob Ogletree of this county, and was known to many in Jackson.

O'Hearn, Henry C.
The Jackson Progress-Argus April 26, 1929
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. O'Hearn, of Jackson will regret to learn of the death of Mr. O'Hearn's brother, Mr. Henry C. O'Hearn which occurred at his home in Griffin on April 18.

O'Hearn, Hilda
Jackson Progress Argus March 27 1931
Hilda O'Hearn Called by Death Tuesday P. M.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. O'Hearn sympathize with them in the death of their five-year-old daughter, Hilda, which occurred Tuesday afternoon. The little girl contracted influenza which developed into pneumonia. Besides her parents she is survived by a brother, Lewis O'Hearn. Funeral plans have not been announced.

O'Hearn, Lewis Akin
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Jun 1991
Mr. Lewis Akin O'Hearn age 66, of Route 3, Griffin Road, Jackson, died early Wednesday morning at the Henry General Hospital after a brief illness.
He and his wife, Rosena, owned and operated Jackson Flower Shop in Jackson.
Mr. O'Hearn is survived by his wife; daughters, Connie O'Hearn of Jackson and Donna O'Hearn Richardson of Covington; grandson, Lewis Richardson of Covington.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Jackson Progress Argus 05 Jun 1991
Mr. Lewis Akin O'Hearn, 66, of Griffin Road, Jackson died Wednesday morning at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge where he had been a patient for three days.
The funeral was held Friday, June 7, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Bill O'Connor officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
Mr. O'Hearn was born in Butts County, son of the late Johnny and Sarah Heath O'Hearn. Mr. O'Hearn was retired from civil service after 37 years at Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem. A World War II Navy veteran, Mr. O'Hearn served on several Naval ships and was decorated with several medals.
Mr. O'Hearn and his wife, Rosena, owned and operated Jackson Flower Shop.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Connie O'Heam of Jackson, and Donna and Virgil Peenut Richardson of Covington and Jackson; grandsons, Lewis Richardson and Wade James of Covington; and a host of cousins.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Kelley Christina Elaine
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Aug 1982
Her doll floating in the water near a dock was the tip that prompted the family of seven-year-old Christina Elaine O'Kelley to notify the sheriff's department about 1:30 Saturday morning that she was missing.
About an hour later her body was recovered in 10 -12 feet of water under the dock. Sheriff Leverette speculated that the little girl could have fallen in the water while trying to retrieve her doll and had been in the water about an hour before her body was recovered.
Christina was the daughter of Jeanette Hargis of Route 2, Jackson and Charles Patrick O'Kelley of Forest Park.
Her death was ruled accidental drowning according to Coroner Ballard.

Jackson Progress Argus 11 Aug 1982
Christina Elaine O'Kelley, 7, of Rt. 2, Jackson died Saturday morning following an accident at Lake Jackson.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Jeanette Hargis of Jackson; father, Charles Patrick O'Kelley of Forest Park; two sisters, Melanie Kay O'Kelley and Rose Marie Hargis of Jackson; maternal grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. L.L. Collins of Jonesboro; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. O'Kelley of Forest Park.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Holiness Church in East Point with Rev. Euel Gillstrap and Rev. Styles Cobb officiating. Burial was in the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park.
Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

O'Kelley, Emma Taylor Watson
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Apr 1963
Mrs. O'Kelley, Former Resident, Dies in Butler
Jackson friends sympathize with Mrs. Robert C. Edwards in the death of her aunt, Mrs. L. L. O'Kelley, of Butler, who passed away Friday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in Butler Saturday afternoon.
A native of Butts County, Mrs. O'Kelley, the former Miss Taylor Watson, daughter of the late Capt., and Mrs. Larkin D. Watson, was affectionately known as "Miss Love."
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Payne, Butler; one brother, Col. L. D. Watson, Barnesville; grandson, Willie Payne, Butler; several nieces and nephews.

O'Kelley, James Cleveland
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1972
J. C. O'Kelley Died 3 Days After Wife
Mr. James Cleveland O'Kelley, 80, of Route 2, Jackson, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Saturday morning, January 1st, following a long period of declining health. His death followed, by three days that of his wife, Mrs. Lula Shadrix O'Kelley, who passed away Tuesday morning, December 28th,
Mr. O'Kelley was born Aug. 2, 1891 in Douglas County to the late Mr. Frank O'Kelley and Mrs. Carolyn Samantha West O'Kelley, both of Douglas County. He was a retired farmer and member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. O'Kelley is survived by a son, Herbert O'Kelley, of Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. Willie St. John and Mrs. Louise Moore, both of Jackson; a brother, Frank O'Kelley and a sister, Miss Jewel O'Kelley, both of Villa Rica; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grand-children.
Pallbearers were M. L. Hodges, Jr., Phillip Bunch, William Moore, Floyd Moore, Bobby O'Kelley and Robert Moore.

O'Kelley, James Lee, T/Sgt
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Aug 1944
Sgt. O'Kelley Killed in Action With U. S. Forces
Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O'elley of Jackson Was Serving with 121st Infantry, Lost July 15
Technical Sergeant James Lee O'Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O'Kelley of Jackson, was killed in action in France July 15, the family has been advised by the War Department.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Jackson Rifles, Company A 121st Infantry, Eighth Division. After serving with the home company for sometime he left for Fort Jackson, S. C., when the emergency was declared and had received training at several stations in the states before going overseas about December 1.
He was 25 years of age, having been born in Douglas county in September, 1919. The family has resided in Butts county about ten years. Sgt. O'Kelly was a member of Pleasant Grove church and was recognized as a fine type of Christian. Friends recall he wrote his mother from England on Mother's Day and expressed his love and appreciation for being brought up in a good home.
Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Nix of Atlanta; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O'Kelley of Iron Springs district; one brother, Herbert O'Kelley of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Atticus St. John and Mrs. Horace Moore, of Butts county.

Jackson Progress-Argus, May 20, 1948.
Double Funeral Rites for Moore, O'Kelley May 19.
Double funeral services for T/Sgt. Fred C. Moore and Sgt. James L. O'Kelley, friends and neighbors before they entered the service, killed the same day, July 15, 1944, during the Normandy invasion, were held at Macedonia church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Rev. Theodore Thaxton and Rev, R. G. Hartman, pastor, officiated at the impressive rites, attended by a concourse of relatives and friends.
Full military honors were paid these soldiers. An escort from the Jackson Rifles had charge of the services at the grave.
Burial was in the church cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home directed plans.
Sergeant Moore was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore of Iron Springs district. He left with the Jackson Rifles in the fall of 1940 and trained at Fort Jackson and other camps in this country before going overseas where he was attached to the 8th Division. It was while American troops were trying to establish a foothold on the continent that Sgt. Moore was killed.
He had four brothers in the service, J. S. Moore, US Army; Elwood Moore, US Navy; Naylor Moore, US Army; Charlie Moore, US Coast Guard. Other brother are J. F. of Griffin; Tom of Lakeland, Fla. and Horace Moore of Jackson. Two sisters are Mrs. C. B. Bailey of Atlanta and Mrs. H. J. Lavender of Lakeland, Fla.
He was a member of Pleasant Grove church.
Sgt, O'Kelley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. O'Kelley of Jackson. He also served with the Jackson Rifles and went overseas with the 8th Division.
Sergeant O'Kelley was a member of Macedonia church was prior to his military service was a leader in his community.
In addition to his wife, the former Miss Evelyn Nix, he is survived by his parents and a brother, Herbert O'Kelley of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Atticus St, John and Mrs. Horace Moore of Butts county.

O'Kelley, John W.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1965
John W. O'Kelley Died Thursday
Mr. John W. O'Kelley, 68, of 125 Memorial Drive, SE, Atlanta, died Thursday, December 2nd, at a private hospital. He was the brother of Mr. Cleveland O'Kelley of Jackson.
Mr. O'Kelley was born in Paulding County and was a member of the Sweet Water Baptist Church. He was a retired grocer.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Flint Hill Methodist Church in Hiram. The Rev. Sam Shipp officiated with burial in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, the former Odessa McMichen; two daughters, Mrs. Nathan Long, Jacksonville, Fla. and Mrs. Joe Graham, Warner Robins; sister, Miss Jewel O'KeIIey of Villa Rica; two brothers, Cleveland O'KeIIey of Jackson and F. R. O'KeIIey, Winston.

O'Kelley, Martha Dial
Jackson Progress Argus Aug 1978
Mrs. O'Kelley Was Buried In Newnan
Mrs. Martha Dial O'Kelley, 61, of Grantville, died Tuesday, August 15th, in the Newnan Hospital. She was the mother of Charles S. O'Kelley, a former resident of Jackson and husband of the former Marva Martin.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning, August 17th, at the graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, with the Reverend Paul Elder officiating.
Mrs. O'Kelley was born November 16, 1916 in Newnan, daughter of the late Doctor W. Dial and the late Berta Mae Kilgore Dial. She was a lifelong resident of Grantville and Newnan, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Grantville. Mrs. O'Kelley was the wife of the late James Harold O'Kelley.
Survivors include one son Charles Saxon O'Kelley, of Macon; one sister, Mrs. A. W. Bowles, of Hollywood, Florida; one brother, J. H. Dial, of Lake City; and three granddaughters.
The Claude A. McKibben Funeral Home of Hogansville was in charge of arrangements.

O'Kelly, Lula Shadrix
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Dec 1971
Mrs. O'Kelly Buried At Macedonia
Mrs. Lula Shadrix O'Kelly, 79, of Route 2, Jackson, died Tuesday morning, December 28th, at her residence following a long period of declining health.
Mrs. O'Kelly was born October 4, 1892 in Douglas to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Shadrix. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. O'Kelly were conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev, R. W. Jenkins, pastor, and Rev. Rufus O'Kelly officiating. Interment was in the church yard cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, J. C. O'Kelly of Jackson; a son, Herbert O'Kelly of Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. Willie St. John and Mrs. Louise Moore, both of Jackson; ten grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were M. L. Hodges, Jr., Philip Bunch, William Moore, Floyd Moore, Larry Moore and Robert Moore.

O'Kelly, Mary Frances
The Jackson Progress-Argus January 27, 1928
Death Has Called To Miss Frances O'Kelly.
The death of Miss Mary Frances O'Kelly in Milledgeville Sunday, morning caused genuine sorrow in Jackson, her childhood home.
Miss O'Kelly was one of the brightest students at the Georgia State College for Women, having graduated with an A. B. degree last June. She was doing post graduate work and also studying violin and piano. She intended to complete her studies at Boston another year.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. O'Kelly, left here about eight years ago and the people here remember her as a sweet and lovable little girl with gracious manners. She was unusually gifted in music. She was recently voted the daintiest girl at G.S.C.W.
Miss O'Kelly's death resulted from complications arising from an appendicitis operation performed about ten days ago.
Short funeral serviced were held in Milledgeville Sunday afternoon when G.S.C.W. and G. M. C. students attended. The body was taken to Cairo Sunday night and funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the residence with interment in the Cairo cemetery.
Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister, Miss Ruth O'Kelly and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. L. D. Watson, Sr. of Barnesville, formerly of Jackson.
In their irreparable loss the family have the sympathy of many warm friends in Jackson, their former home.

Late Miss O'Kelley Is Paid Editorial Tribute.
A very significant and splendid editorial tribute was paid the late Miss Mary Frances O'Kelley by Mrs. Frances Brown McCullar, managing editor of the Milledgeville Times, in the last issue of that paper. Miss O'Kelley's death in Milledgeville on Sunday of last week brought grief to many hearts and the signed editorial of Mrs. McCullar is unmistakable evidence of the high esteem in which she was held in Milledgeville, where she was taking post graduate work at the Georgia State College for Women.
The editorial follows:
"I should like to put this tribute to Frances O'Kelley that her beautiful life deserved, but I am not capable. She was my friend, and I know well the beauties of her character. But my vocabulary does not contain the words necessary to pay her the tribute that she deserves. I do not think the entire English language does. I have always been particularly susceptible to the charm of people whose charm emanated from unselfishness, and I have never known an individual more unselfish than she. She had for her motto "in the alphabet of charm there is no such word as "I", it is all "you."
The last time I saw her, she was wending her way daintily through the G.S.C.W. campus, exquisitely, though modestly and quietly dressed. We strolled along together just about the time of afternoon when the setting sun had just dipped beneath the horizon and left the soft grey twilight to cover earth with its mantle. Church spires were silhouetted against the evening sky, and over all the earth that I could see there was a gentle and peaceful beauty.
"Frances had just been to play her violin on a program for one of the organizations here. I just happened to know that she had been invited that afternoon to a jolly party that some young people of her own age were having. I asked her why she did not go. She answered that she had already promised to play for the program. Rare and wonderful being, who unselfishly denied herself a youthful pleasure that she might keep a promise and give others pleasure with the enchanting music that she could charm from her violin.
"And as I looked around at the beauty of the earth surrounding me, and up at the first tiny star that was peeping through heaven's blue, I suddenly saw her, too, as part of God's beautiful plan, and I thought in my heart, She, too. Oh Mighty Master, is part of Thy wondrous plan. Thou hat made the beauty of the earth, the beauty of the setting sun, the beauty of the first night star and they all glorify Thee, and then Thou hast made the beauty of this girl's soul, and she too, is glorifying Thee with her charm and her talent.
"The world is better because Frances O'Kelley has lived in it. Her music leaved behind a trail of melody and memory that will not soon die out of the hearts that knew her. Her life was truly an inspiration, her memory a benediction."
BERNICE BROWN McCULLAR

O'Neal, Alton Edwards
The Jackson Progress-Argus September 21, 1928
Death Claims Small Boy.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O'Neal, of Stark, have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their one-year-old son, Alton Edwards O'Neal, which occurred Friday night at an Atlanta hospital, following an operation. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Berry O'Neal, and grandmother, Mrs. Lee Perdue. Funeral and interment was at Macedonia Sunday afternoon, Rev. L. L. Burch officiating.

O'Neal, Alvin Lewis
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Aug 1990
Mr. Alvin Lewis O'Neal, 60, of Jackson died Friday, Aug. 17, at Georgia Baptist Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill O'Conner, Al Evans, Charles Goe, David Harrell, and Langdon Peed officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery;
Mr. O'Neal was a native of Butts County, the oldest son of the late Asa E. and Eva Lewis O'Neal. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1947 and Emory University in 1951.
He served in the United States Air Force and retired from the Air Force Reserve as a major.
He was employed by Nabisco Inc. for 31 years where he was a foreman. Mr and Mrs. O'Neal resided in Forest Park for many years, and fallowing retirement moved to the Barber-Browning homeplace near Jackson. He was a former member of Ash Street Baptist Church in Forest Park where he served as organist for 32 years. He was most recently a member and organist of First Baptist Church in Jackson.
A member of the American Rose Society, Mr. O'Neal was a Georgia State Master Gardener and served as a volunteer. He was a member of Men With Vision of the World Gospel Mission. He and his wife served as volunteers with mission work teams in Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Kenya, East Africa.
Survivors include his wife, Bettie Browning O'Neal; children, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O'Neal of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blankenship of Lawrenceville, and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. O'Neal of Jonesboro; six grandchildren; brothers, Ennis S. O'Neal of Jackson, and Hugh L. O'Neal of Decatur; aunts, Mrs. Elena Carter, Mrs. Elon Holloway, Mrs. Alma Wilkerson, Mrs. Minnie Lee Hodges, and Mrs. Walter Knowles; uncle, Gervin Lewis; and one niece and four nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Annie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1988
Annie Mae O'Neal, 78, of Route 1, Jenkinsburg, died Saturday at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
The funeral was held Wednesday, March 9, at 2 p. m. at Lodice Baptist Church in Monroe County with the Rev. Robert Elliott officiating. Burial was in the Mount Zion Cemetery in Butts County.
Mrs. O'Neal was born in Monroe County, daughter of Will and Cora Webb. She was a member of Lodice Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Willie B. O'Neal and Leodas O'Neal, both of Jenkinsburg; daughter-in-law, Betty A. O'Neal of Locust Grove; sister, Cora Ward of Jackson; brothers, T. W. Webb of Jackson, Clinton Webb of Atlanta, Pearl King of Akron, Ohio, and D. C. King of Forsyth; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Annie May Harris
The Jackson Progress-Argus December 27, 1918
Funeral Of Mrs. L. S. O'Neal Held Here Friday
After a period of ill health extending over several months, Mrs. L. S. O'Neal, 39 years of age, passed away at Milledgeville on December 18. The lady was brought to Jackson Friday morning and funeral services were conducted at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. S. R. England in charge. Interment was in the cemetery at Cedar Creek.
Mrs. O'Neal who was a Miss Harris before her marriage, is survived by her husband and two sons, Raleigh and Raymond O'Neal, and two daughters, Mrs. J. P. Anderson, of Atlanta, and Miss Effie Gean O'Neal; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris; two sisters, Mrs. L. D. Singley and Mrs. W. M. Sheats, and a brother, Mr. H. R. Harris, all of whom have the sympathy of scores of friends in their sorrow.

The Jackson Progress-Argus December 27, 1918
In Memory
One of the saddest deaths of the season was that of Mrs. L. S. O'Neal, which occurred last Wednesday, Dec. 13. Mrs. O'Neal before her marriage was Miss Annie Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harris. She was born and reared in Butts county, where she lived until death claimed her at the close of 39 short years. Early in life she was married to Mr. Lorien O'Neal. She leaves her husband and four children, Mrs. J. P. Anderson, of Atlanta, Raleigh, Raymond and Effie Gean O'Neal, who made their home with the parents at time of her death. Mrs. O'Neal was always frail in body and for the past few years had been an invalid, on bed a good deal of the time, but never loosing interest in her home and family. She was one of the most ambitious mothers for the welfare of her children I ever knew, always wanted them identified with every good work. Her children have been attendants of Jackson Methodist Sunday School from the primary department to the highest classes in the school. Though limited in strength she gave a part of it to helping in the work of her church, was always responsive when called on for any good cause, especially annual work day in the fall of the year. She was gifted with the needle and like Dorcas of old her memory will be in the hearts of the people of our little city where they look upon the many, many garments she made with her weak, but energetic fingers.
Her friends will miss her, her family will miss her love and counsel, but let us bear in mind "Our loss is heaven's gain." Her pain-racked body suffers no more, and we shall meet again on the resurrection morn.
A FRIEND.

O'Neal, Asa Elsworth
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1988
Asa Elsworth O'Neal, 95, of 633 McDonough Road, Jackson, died April 27 at Clayton, General Hospital in Riverdale.
The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Burial was in the Stark United Methodist Church cemetery. His six grandsons served as pallbearers.
Mr. O'Neal, a native of Butts County, was born Nov. 11, 1892, son of Pinkney O'Neal and Posey McMichael O'Neal, pioneer families of Butts County. He was one of the last surviving Butts County veterans of World War I when, under the command Gen. John J. Pershing, he served in the Army in Europe and was engaged in several major battles. He was wounded in combat and was decorated for bravery when he volunteered to take a message to headquarters requesting supplies and aid. The armistice ending World War I was signed on his 26th birthday
Mr. O'Neal joined Stark United Methodist Church at the age of 12 and was its oldest living member. He was a retired farmer, a member of St. John's Lodge No. 45 of Masons in Jackson for more .than 60 years, and a member of the American Legion Post 102 in Jackson for 69 years. He was married to Eva Lewis O'Neal, who died in November 1985, for 59 years.
Survivors include three sons, Alvin O'Neal of Forest Park, Ennis S. O'Neal of Jackson, and Hugh L. O'Neal of Decatur; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Alma Wilkerson, Minnie Lee Hodges, and Elsie Knowles, all of Jackson; an uncle, Jim McMichael of Jackson; many nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Berry
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 7, 1946.
Berry O'Neal is Taken by Death.
Berry O'Neal, 78, former well known Butts county citizen, died Tuesday morning at 7:30 at his home at Forest Park after several months' illness.
Born and reared in the county where he spent most of his life, Mr. O'Neal was a member of a widely known family. He was held in high esteem by his associates and those who knew him well testify to his integrity and high character. For the past few years Mr. O'Neal had resided in and near Atlanta. He was a member of Cedar Rock church.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Geneva Cawthon; four sons, Robert and Harvey of Butts county and Wallace and Esker of Atlanta; four daughters, Mrs. Estelle Lambert, Mrs. H. G. Singley, Mrs. A. C. Wilkerson and Mrs. J. W. Knowles; one brother, Dock O'Neal of Butts county; 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cedar Rock Methodist church. Rev. J. A. Timmerman and Rev. E. E. Keen, north of Forest Park, conducted the service. The pallbearers were six nephews, Chester O'Neal, Perry O'Neal, Johnny O'Neal, Asa O'Neal, W. L. Cawthon and Herschel Cawthon. Interment was in Cedar Rock cemetery with Thornton Funeral Home in charge.
O'Neal, Bessie Mae Jinks
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1993
Bessie Mae Jinks O'Neal of Marietta died Mon., Jan. 11, at the Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
Graveside services were held Wednesday in Cedar Rock Cemetery in Butts County.
Mrs. O'Neal was born Oct. 8, 1901 in Butts County, daughter of the late Oscar Persons Jinks and the late Mary Thompson Jinks. She was the widow of the late William Floyd O'Neal.
Survivors include daughters Allene Cain of Atlanta, Annette Baldwin of Marietta and Jackie Hayes of Smyrna; sons James P. O'Neal Sr. of Lawrenceville and John E. O'Neal of Atlanta; son-in-law Bill Maddox of Jackson; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Granddaughter Linda Wall and great granddaughter Betsi Brooks are from Jackson.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jan 1993
Bessie Mae Jinks O'Neal of Marietta died Mon., Jan. 11, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
Graveside services were held Wed., Jan. 13, at Cedar Rock Cemetery in Butts County.
Mrs. O'Neal was born Oct. 8, 1901 in Butts County, daughter of the late Oscar Persons Jinks and the late Allie May Jinks. She was the widow of William Floyd O'Neal.
Survivors include daughters Allene Cain of Atlanta, Annette Baldwin of Marietta and Jackie Hayes of Smyrna; sons James P. O'Neal Sr. of Lawrenceville and John E. O'Neal of Atlanta; 17 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Jackson survivors include son-in-law Bill Maddox, granddaughter Linda Wall, and great granddaughter Betsi Brooks.
H. M. Patterson and Son Canton Hill Funeral Home in Marietta was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Carmen Perdue
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jul 1986
Carmen Perdue O'Neal, 88, formerly of Jackson, died Saturday morning at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where she had lived since March 1982.
Mrs. O'Neal was a lifelong resident of Butts County, daughter of the late Alfred Lee Perdue and Lucy Anna Thaxton Perdue. She was the widow of Robert Edward O'Neal and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Price of Jackson and Anna Ruth Dodd of Norcross; three grandchildren, Charlotte Hanes of Doraville, Jane Nail of Jackson, and Al Gilbert of Burke, Va.; nine great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; sister, Rosa Mae Smith of Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County; six sisters-in-law, including Katherine Perdue of Flovilla; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Revs. Maxie Threatt, John Waller, and Al Gilbert officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Carrie Jim
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jun 1986
Carrie Jim O'Neal, 77, of Atlanta died Friday at Piedmont Hospital.
Mrs. O'Neal was a native of Jackson, daughter of the late William Frank Newman and Ada Lee Elder Newman. She was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church hi Atlanta.
Survivors include her husband Bernard H. O'Neal; daughter, Joanne Hibble of East Point; sisters, Martha Lambers and Jane Bozenuui, both of Decatur, Bill Eubanks of Tate, Ethel McBride of Macon, and Estelle Cagle of Canton; brother, William Parte Newman of Mansfield; grandchildren, David Hibble of Smyrna and Debra Mclngale of East Point; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Springhill Chapel in Atlanta. Burial was in the Westview Cemetery.
H. M. Patterson & Son Funeral Home in Atlanta was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Chester Arthur
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jun 1978
Services For C. J. O'Neal Held Sunday
Mr. Chester Arthur O'Neal, 75, of Route 1, Jackson, died Saturday morning at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where he had been a patient for the last four months.
Born in Butts County, he was son of the late Luther Turner O'Neal and the late Vivia McMichael O'Neal. He was a retired barber.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by two brothers, George O'Neal of Atlanta and Perry O'Neal of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Emerson McMichael, of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at four o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. W. R. Smith officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were James Cook, Robert Reese, Arthur Freeman, Roland Smith Warren Smith, and Bill Leverette.

O'Neal, Clifford Ray
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Apr 1939
Death of Mrs. W. M. O'Neal Occurred in St. Petersburg
Friends and relatives here were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. W. H. O'Neal, which occurred April 7 at her home in St Petersburg, Fla. The former Miss Clifford Ray, Mrs. O'Neal was active in the social and cultural life of her home city. Since her marriage she had visited Jackson on several occasions and had many friends here.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Howard O'Neal, former Jackson resident; a day-old son, William Clifford; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ray and a sister, Miss Mildred Ray, of St. Petersburg, and her paternal grandmother, who resides In Meridian, Miss.
Funeral services were held in St. Petersburg Monday afternoon at 2:30. Those attending from here were Mr. and Mrs A. W. O'Neal and Byrd, Jr., Mrs. J. J. O'Neal, Misses Maggie Jo and LaVert O'Neal and Victor O'Neal, of Atlanta.

O'Neal, Edward Walstein (Dink), Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1960
E. W. O'Neal Sr. Died Monday at Emory Hospital
Funeral services for Mr. Edward W. (Dink) O'Neal, Sr., 89, who died early Monday morning at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Stark Methodist Church with the Rev. A. L. Peacock and the Rev. Harry Beverly officiating. Interment was in the Stark Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
One of the oldest and most widely beloved men in the county, Mr. O'Neal would have been 90 years old on Friday, March l8. A retired farmer and merchant, in which both vocations he was highly successful, Mr. O'Neal was the son of Lemuel Nathan O'Neal and Mrs. Martha Shields O'Neal.
He was a member of the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church and took an active interest in all of its affairs as long as health permitted him to attend, serving as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He was also a Mason. Though in enfeebled health for some time, Mr. O'Neal was admitted to Emory University Hospital the past Wednesday.
He and his wife, Mrs. Martha Stella Moore O'Neal, who survives, teamed to form one of the county's best known vocal duets of hymn and folk singing. For a long number of years they were both familiar figures and enthusiastic supporters at singing conventions and church revivals throughout this section.
Survivors, in addition to his wife include two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Gaston, Jackson; Mrs. Harold, Spruell, Atlanta; two sons; Emmett W. O'Neal, Atlanta; W. J. O'Neal, Jackson; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Geise Potts, Emerson McMichael, Ray Maddox, Neil Spruell, Hulon O'Neal, Don O'Neal.

O'Neal, Edwin Ray
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Sep 1991
Mr, Edwin Ray (Ed) O'Neal, 65, of Covington Highway, Jackson, died late Friday evening at Spalding Regional Hospital where he had been admitted early in the day.
The funeral was conducted Monday, Sept. 9, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with Dr. Ann Nell Fletcher officiating. Interment was in the Stark United Methodist Church cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal was born in Butts County, son of the late John Reuben O'Neal and Mary Lou Ingram O'Neal. Having served in World War II, the U.S. Navy veteran was a retired rural mail carrier in Butts County.
Survivors include his son, Sean Ray O'Neal of Jennings, Fla.; brother and sisters-in-law, James T. and Snow O'Neal, Billy O'Neal, and Elizabeth O'Neal, all of Jackson; three nieces, a nephew, and two great-nephews.
Those desiring may send a contribution to the Stark United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Mr. O'Neal.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Emma Jean Hoard
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Aug 1965
Mrs. Jean O'Neal Buried Monday At Stark Rites
Mrs. Edwin R. O'Neal, 33, died at Piedmont Hospital Sunday morning, succumbing to a kidney ailment which she had fought against valiantly for the past several years.
The former Miss Emma Jean Hoard, she was a native of Butts County, the daughter of Mr. Fred M. Hoard and Mrs. Virginia Maddox Hoard. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and for the past several years was a valued employee of City Pharmacy.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at four o'clock from Stark Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Harp, pastor, and the Rev. Bill Thomas, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Stark Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hoard is survived by her husband, Edwin R. O'Neal of Jackson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Hoard of Jackson; two brothers, Billy Hoard of Jackson and Aubrey Hoard of Lilburn; several nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts.
Pallbearers were Bobby Taylor, Jack Taylor, Richard Pulliam, Ennis O'Neal, Hiram Smith, and Harold McMichael.

O'Neal, Emmett Walstein, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Aug 1969
WaIstein O'Neal Passes After Long Illness
Mr. Emmett Walstein O'Neal Jr., 69, widely known Atlanta business man and Butts county native, died Wednesday afternoon, August 20th, about four o'clock at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta following a lengthy illness that extended over several years.
Born August 13, 1900 in Butts county, Mr. O'Neal was the son of the late Mr. E. W. (Dink) O'Neal Sr. and Mrs. Stella Moore O'Neal, who survives. He was educated in the schools of Stark and Jackson, graduating from Jackson and attended the University of Georgia. He served in the U. S. Navy for a brief period at the close of World War I and upon locating again in Butts county taught school at Cedar Rock for several years.
Mr. O'Neal had resided in Atlanta about 44 years where he represented three companies in the sale of Bibles and religious literature, being one of the most widely known salesmen in Atlanta and of the southeast. The companies in which he was affiliated were O'Neal Merchandise, United Distributors, and Washington Memorial.
Active in civic and religious affairs, Mr. O'Neal was past president of the Atlanta Optimist Club, a Mason and Shriner and was elder emeritus of the Shallowford Presbyterian Church. He was a life member of the Board of Directors of the Downtown YMCA and a member of the Scottish Rite.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the Druid Hills Presbyterian Church with Dr. Harry B. Beverly, Rev. Kirk N. Nesbit, and Rev. James V. Johnson officiating. Interment was in Dawn Memorial Park near Decatur. Escorting his body to its final resting place were members of the Atlanta Optimist Club and the Atlanta Masonic Club. A. S. Turner and Sons were in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Etta Estes Jackson Progress Argus 28 Dec 1983
Mrs. Etta Estes O'Neal, 88, formerly of Forrest Avenue, Jackson, died early Monday morning at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County.
Mrs. Lee, a native of Concord, had lived in South Bend, Ind., before moving to Jackson 20 years ago.
Mrs. Lee was the widow of Eugene Stanley Lee who died in 1980. She was employed for about 20 years as the manager of the bridal department at Bloomingdale's Department Store in South Bend, Ind. She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
Survivors Include several nieces and nephews, among them Kathryn Haisten of Jackson and Fred Johnson Jr. of Concord.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lee were conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home.
The Rev. Phil DeMore officiated. Burial followed in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dr, Roy Goff, Edward Washington, Denny O'Neal, Lewis Freeman, Tony Standard, and Billy Leverette.
Haisten Funeral Home was, in charge of the arrangements.

O'Neal, Eva Glynn Sims
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1988
Eva Glynn Sims O'Neal of Conyers died Sunday in Knoxville, Tenn.
The funeral was held Tuesday at the Smjona Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Glenn O'Neal of Knoxville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister-in law,
Martha D. Sims of Jackson; niece and nephew, Angelyn Hearn and Joseph Sims, both of Jackson.

O'Neal, Florrie Allen
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1972
Mrs. O'Neal Buried Sunday At Rites Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Florrie Allen O'Neal, prominent and widely known Jackson matron, were held Sunday afternoon, at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Donald Gray, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, and Rev. Ray Dunahoo, a former pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. O'Neal, wife of Mr. J. W. O'Neal, Sr., retired former bank president and community leader, died about 8:15 o'clock Friday night in the Macon Hospital following a serious illness of several weeks and a longer period of declining health.
Born in Jasper County March 8th, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert E. Allen and Mrs. Mennie Hennis Allen.
A gifted and talented musician, Mrs. O'Neal was organist for the Jackson United Methodist Church for a long number of years until ill health forced her retirement. She served as pianist for the Jackson Kiwanis Club for more than 40 years. Mrs. O'Neal also formerly taught piano at her home on College Street and at the old Jackson High School building which was demolished several years ago. During her musical career she played for hundreds of weddings, funerals, graduations, social affairs and the like.
She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and a member of the Cherokee Garden Club.
Mrs. O'Neal is survived. by her husband, J. W. O'Neal, Sr., Jackson; two sons, J. W. O'Neal, Jr., of Macon and Dennis A. O'Neal of Jackson; two brothers, Robert E. Allen and Arnold S. Allen, both of Monticello; seven grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were J. D. Patrick, Roy Goff, Levi Ball, W. O. Ball, T. A. Carmichael and L. Marlin Spencer. The Jackson Kiwanis Club served as honorary pallbearers.

O'Neal, Gaines Clifford
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Sep 1969
Clifford O'Neal, Butts Native, Died Friday
Mr. Gaines Clifford O'Neal, 71, of Atlanta, a native of Butts County, died Friday in Atlanta, the victim of an apparent heart attack.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodward O'Neal, Mr. O'Neal lived in Butts County for many years before moving to Atlanta where he had resided for a long period of time.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from Turner Chapel in Decatur with Dr. D. D. Harris officiating. Interment was in MelIwood.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. C. W. Jones, East Point and Mrs. L. G. Condray, Tampa, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Vaughan of Atlanta, Mrs. W. O. McEven of Atlanta and Mrs. R. O. Smith of Fairfax, Va.; three brothers, L. F. O'Neal of Thomaston, C. W. O'Neal of Atlanta and A. J. O'Neal of Griffin; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

O'Neal, Ganes Evans
Jackson Progress-Argus Nov 28, 1940
Grover O'Neal, 15, Taken by Death
Grover Evans O'Neal, 15-year-old son of Mr. And Mrs. G. C. O'Neal of the Cedar Rock community, died Sunday at 9 a.m. after a lingering illness.
Funeral services were conducted at Sardis church Monday Morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. T. J. Thaxton. Pallbearers were Hulion Cook, Fred Cook, Rufus Vaughn, Clarence Hughes, Searcy Wise and Harold Vaughn. Interment was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. And Mrs. G. C. O'Neal; two sisters, Misses Bertice and Helen O'Neal; grandfather, W. O. O'Neal, of Barnesville.

Jackson Progress-Argus Dec 5, 1940
Error in the Death of Young Mr. O'Neal
The Progress-Argus was in error in listing the death of Ganes Evans O'Neal on November 24, giving the name as Grover Evans O'Neal. The mistake is gladly corrected and the error is regretted.

O'Neal, George E.
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Aug 1986
George E. O'Neal, 90, of 2331 Columbia Drive, Decatur, died. Thursday night at the Briarwood Nursing Home where he had been a patient since May 30.
The funeral was held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Bill Crowley officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
A native of Butts County, Mr. O'Neal was the son of the late Luther Turner O'Neal and Vivia McMichael O'Neal.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Duke O'Neal of Decatur; daughter, Jewell Justice of Decatur; sister, Mrs. Emerson McMichael of Jackson; brother, Perry O'Neal of Jackson; two nephews and one niece.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Geraldine
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Nov 1990
Funeral services for Miss Geraldine O'Neal of 4518 Hwy. 42 in Locust Grove were held Saturday at Rising Star Baptist Church, with the Rev. Eddie Lee Travis officiating.
Miss O'Neal is survived by her mother, Betty Ann O'Neal of Locust Grove; father, Willie B. O'Neal of Jenkinsburg; daughters, Pamala O'Neal of Locust Grove and Moniqunita O'Neal of Jenkinsburg; son, Andrea O'Neal of Locust Grove; sisters, Mary Taylor of College Park, Teresa O'Neal and Debora O'Neal of Jenkinsburg, Cynthia O'Neal of Forest Park, Connie Barlow and Felicia Sims of Jackson; brothers, Larry O'Neal of Jackson, Willie O'Neal Jr. of Chicago, 111., Stanley O'Neal of Atlanta, Therodore O'Neal of Atlanta, Victor O'Neal of Jenkinsburg, and Dexter Strickland of Locust Grove;grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fambro of Jackson; brothers-in-law, Jessie Taylor of College Park, Prentice Barlow and Terry Sims of Jackson; aunts, Mary Ruth Colvin of Locust Grove, Emma Watson of McDonough, Elaine Watson and Linda Sims of Jenkinsburg; uncles, Paul Goodrum of Jackson, Willie Lee Goodrum and Leodos O'Neal of Jenkinsburg; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Adams Memorial Mortuary in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Gladys Rickenbacker Jacobs
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1988
Gladys Rickenbacker Jacobs O'Neal of Atlanta died Nov. 9.
Graveside services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Arlington Memorial Park with the Rev. Michael Hall officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Victor E. O'Neal; daughter, Susan Bates of Denver, Colo.; son, J. A. Jacobs Jr. of San Diego, Calif.; sister, Carolyn R. Brown of Atlanta; brother, Barney L. Rickenbacker of Atlanta; four grandchildren: brother-in-law, J. W. "Bird" O'Neal of Jackson; nephews and nieces.
H. M. Patterson & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
O'Neal, Harvey Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Feb 1969
Harvey O'Neal Was Victim Of Heart Attack
Mr. Harvey Lee O'Neal, 68, of the Pepperton Community, Route 2, Jackson, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital late Tuesday after being stricken at his home with an apparent heart attack.
A native of Henry County, Mr. O'Neal was the son of Mr. Berry O'Neal and Mrs. Geneva Cawthon O'Neal. He was a member of Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church and was a retired textile employee with over 35 years of service at Pepperton Cotton Mills.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church with the Rev. James Brown, pastor, and Rev. Frank Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar Rock Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Boyd O'Neal; three daughters, Mrs. Harold Bell of Hapeville, Mrs. Victor Nolan and Mrs. Sylvia Gilbert, both of Jackson; three sons, Russell O'Neal of Jackson, Terry O'Neal of Decatur, and Dennis O'Neal of Griffin; four sisters, Mrs. Grady Singley of Corbin, Ky., Mrs. Vassie Lambert, Mrs. Asa Wilkerson, and Mrs. Wilmer Knowles, all of Atlanta; two brothers, Esker O'Neal of Morrow and Wallace O'Neal of Atlanta; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Horace Boyd, Billy Boyd, W. M. Boyd, Freeman Boyd, George Boyd and Russell Price.

O'Neal, Hugh Lee
Butts County Progress January 22, 1909
Five-Year Old Hugh O'Neal Burned to Death Tuesday.
Hugh, the five-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodward O'Neal, living in Henry county, was burned to death Tuesday morning. While standing in front of the fire his clothing caught and before assistance could reach him he was burned so badly that he died of the injuries. Mr. O'Neal had come to Jackson in the morning and Mrs. O'Neal was in the yard when the child's cloths caught. The screams of the other children attracted her attention and she rushed into the house to find the child enveloped in flames and as best she could the fire was extinguished.
Medical assistance was summoned from Jackson and the county nearby. From the knees up the little fellow's body was a mass of charred flesh. He died at 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon after suffering intense pain from 9 o'clock in the morning. Hugh was a bright and manly boy and a child of great promise.
The funeral was held at Cedar Rock Cemetery Wednesday. The stricken parents have the sympathy of a host of friends in this untimely bereavement.

O'Neal, Inez Thompkins
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1979
O'Neal Rites Held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Thompkins O'Neal 84 of Mesa, Arizona, were held Monday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Folsom officiating. Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery.
Widow of the late Mr. J. Horace O'Neal, of Jackson, a prominent cotton broker Mrs. O'Neal spent most of her adult life in Jackson. For the past few years she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Henry F. Grady, in Mesa, Ariz.
She was a member of the Jackson First Baptist Church, which she and her late husband supported devotedly.
Mrs. O'Neal is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry F. Grady, of Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Dorothy O'Neal Waldrop of East Point; granddaughter, Mrs. Lorin Shelley; great granddaughter, Miss Lisa Shelley. both of Glendale, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Doyal Lindsay, Don O'Neal, Bob O'Neal, Frank O'Neal, Tommy O'Neal and Waite Hibble.

O'Neal, Infant
The Jackson Argus June 23, 1899
In Memoriam.
Charlie Mather O'Neal.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. O'Neal died Friday morning, the 10th inst., after ten days severe illness. Weep not, dear father and mother, for the precious one is at rest and heave was made fairer and sweeter with his immortal bloom.
So-
Let us be patient! These severe afflictions
Not from the ground arise,
But oftentimes celestial benedictions
Assume this dark disguise.
We see but dimly through mists and vapors;
Amid these earthly damps,
That seem to us but sad funeral tapers,
May be heaven's distance lamps.
There is no death! What seems to be so is transition;
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life Elysian,
Whose portal we call death.
He is not dead, the child of your affection.
But gone unto that school
Where he no longer needs our door protection
And Christ himself doth rule.
In that great cloister's stillness and seclusion
By guardian angles led,
Safe from temptations, safe from sin's pollution,
He lives whom we call dead.
Day after day we think what he is doing
In those bright realms of air,
Year after year his tender steps pursuing,
Behind him grow more fair.
Thus do we walk with him and keep unbroken
The bond which nature given,
Thinking that our remembrance, though unspoken,
May reach him where he lives.
Not as a child shall we again behold him,
For, when with raptures wild,
In our embrace we again enfold him,
He will not be a child;
But a fair angel in his Father's mansion.
Clothed with celestial grace;
And beautiful with all the soul's expression,
Shall we again behold his face.
And though at times impetuous with emotion
And anguish long suppressed,
The swelling heart heaves meanings like the ocean,
That cannot be at rest.
We will be patient, and assuage the feelings,
We may not wholly stay;
By silence sanctifying, not concealing,
The grief that must have way.
W. M. O.

O'Neal, James Escar
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1981
O'Neal Rites Held Sunday
Funeral services for James Escar O'Neal, 77, of Morrow, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Morrow. The Rev. James Geer and Dr. W.L. Rainwater officiated and interment was in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Forest Park under the direction of Dickson & Son Funeral Home of Morrow.
Mr. O'Neal was a native of Butts County and has many relatives and friends in this area.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ann H. O'Neal of Morrow; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Barnadoe of Lake City, Ga. and Mrs. Tootsie McKinnon of Morrow; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Knowles of Forest Park and Mrs. Nellie Wilkerson of Peachtree City; four grandchildren.

O'Neal, James Horace
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 4, 1962
J. H. O'Neal, City Leader, Died Friday
Mr. J. Horace O'Neal, 67, former City Councilman and widely known cotton broker, died Friday morning in Macon Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. O'Neal was admitted to the hospital Thursday afternoon and while there suffered a heart attack to which he succumbed.
Born in Butts County, Mr. O'Neal was son of William Mitchell O'Neal and Mrs. Mary Dacus Thompson O'Neal.
Mr. O'Neal served several terms on the City Council. He was a well known cotton broker of the area and was affiliated with Pepperton Cotton Mills as a buyer for a longer number of years. He was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church at Cedar Rock and supported its every cause with devoted service and generous gifts.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the pastor, Sidney L. Waterhouse,, and the Rev. Jerry Partain, pastor of the Congregational Methodist Church at Cedar Rock, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Inez Tompkins O'Neal; two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Waldrop, East Point; Mrs. Henry F. Grady, Phoenix, Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Pope and Mrs. Troy Welch, both of Jackson; Mrs. Ernest Lindsay, Forest Park; three brothers, W. M. O'Neal and B. H. O'Neal, Atlanta; M. E. O'Neal, Forest Park; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were nephews and included the following: Edwin O'Neal, Frank O'Neal, Johnny O'Neal, Bob O'Neal, Don O'Neal and Larry O'Neal.

O'Neal, James L.
Jackson Progress Argus )6 Jun 1963
James L. O'Neal Died May 29 at Middlesboro, Ky.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at eleven o'clock from the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church for Mr. James L. O'Neal of Middlesboro, Ky. Mr. O'Neal, a native of Butts County, died Wednesday, May 29, in Middlesboro following a long illness.
Rev. T. H. Wilder, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, officiated at the funeral services. Burial was in Cedar Rock Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of arrangements.
Mr. O'Neal was a retired grocery merchant. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene O'Neal of Butts County.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mano Williamson O'Neal; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Howard; one son, Jimmy O'Neal, all of Middlesboro; one sister; one grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Herbert Williams, Melvin O'Neal, E. F. Welch, James Bryant Williamson, Waistein O'Neal, and W. J. O'Neal.
Mrs. O'Neal is the former Miss Mano Williamson of Jackson and is the daughter of Mrs. Maude Williamson and the late Mr. N. C. Williamson of this county.

O'Neal, James Winfred (Bird), Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jun 1990
James Winfred (Bird) O'Neal Sr., 89, formerly of 128 East College Street in Jackson, died Friday evening at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge. He had been residing at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson for the past several months.
The funeral was conducted Monday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Revs. Jim Cantrell and Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal was born July 26, 1900, in Butts County to the late John James O'Neal and the late Laura Valentine Cole O'Neal. His wife, Florrie Allen O'Neal, died in 1972.
He served in the U. S. Navy during World War I, stationed at Georgia Tech. He began his career of over 50 years in banking with the Jackson National Bank, where he served as president and chairman of the Board.
In 1967 Jackson National was sold to Citizens and Southern where he served as president for a short time, and was chairman of the Board until his retirement.
Mr. O'Neal was a member of Jackson United Methodist Church where he had been a member of the administrative board since 1926.
He was the last surviving charter member of Jackson Kiwanis Club which was chartered in 1922. He was a past president, and had served as a director on numerous committees.
Mr. O'Neal served 16 years on the Jackson City Council.
He was a member and past Master of the St. John Lodge #45, F. & A M., a member of the Jackson Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Ocmulgee Council, and was a member and past Commander of the Alexius Commandery #22 of Knights Templar.
Survivors include his sons, James W. (Jim) O'Neal Jr. of Macon, and Denny O'Neal of Jackson; seven grandchildren; brother, Victor Edward O'Neal of Jackson; sisters, Peggy King of Jackson, Nettie Rose Finnegan of Chatham, N.J., and Maggie Joe Norman of Southport, N.C.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Jewel (aka Jewel Sheeley)
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Mar 1965
Negro Woman Drops Dead On Benton St
Jewel O'Neal, believed to have been in her forties, dropped dead on Benton Street around 11 :15 Monday morning while walking along the street. According to Jackson Police Chief Watson Vaughn, the Negro woman also went under the name of Jewel Sheeley.
The woman was rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. She operated a boarding house on Benton St.
Chief Vaughn said that the incident occurred almost directly in front of Will Wright's home. The woman was known to have a heart condition, he said.

O'Neal, John Ernest
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Oct 1993
John Ernest O'Neal, 57, of Lawrenceville, died Fri., Oct. 22. Funeral services were held Sun., Oct. 24, in the Winkenhofer
Funeral Home chapel in Smyrna with Rev. Alton Miller officiating. Interment was in the Cheatham Hill Memorial Park.
Mr. O'Neal was born in Jackson and was a Methodist. He was employed by Drug Emporium in Norcross.
Survivors include brother James P. O'Neal of Lawrenceville; sisters Allene Cain of Atlanta, Annette Baldwin of Marietta, Jackie Hayes of Smyrna; brother-in-law Bill Maddox of Jackson; niece Linda Wall of Jackson; and great niece Betsi Brooks of Jackson; and several other nieces and nephews.
Winkenhofer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, John James
The Jackson Progress-Argus October 8, 1926
Mr. J. J. O'Neal Is Summoned By Death.
In the death of Mr. J. J. O'Neal, aged, 58, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, the community lost one of its most highly esteemed citizens. He became ill several weeks ago and was carried to a private sanitarium in Atlanta for treatment. Later he was brought to his home here and his condition grew gradually grew worse until the end came Sunday afternoon. His passing is regretted by a wide circle of friends over the country.
A lifelong resident of Butts county, Mr. O'Neal was admired for his sterling character. A man of upright conduct and recognized integrity and honesty, he was admired by all his associates. He had a very large number of friends wherever he was known and possessed to an remarkable degree the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.
Mr. O'Neal was formerly local agent for the Stand Oil Company, and when the Pan American Petroleum Corporation opened a station here he went with that company. He was a member of the Methodist church and held a warm place in the affections of the membership, being ever faithful to the church and Sunday school. Mr. O'Neal was connected with a pioneer family of the county.
He is survived by his widow, who was a Miss Cole before her marriage; three sons, Howard O'Neal, of St Petersburg, Fla., J. W. O'Neal, assistant cashier of the Jackson National Bank, and V. E. O'Neal, connected with the Pan-American Petroleum Corporation; three daughters, Miss O'Neal, who teaches in Union City, Misses Maggie Jo and Nettie Rose O'Neal. He is also survived by four brothers, Messrs. W. M., E. W., L. E., and L. S. O'Neal, and a sister Mrs. M. G. Bond, all of Butts county.
Funeral services were held from Cedar Rock church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and a large concourse of relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute. Rev. Augustus Ernest conducted the impressive rites, and the high esteem in which the deceased was held was attested by the lovely floral offerings. The pallbearers were Messrs. H. M. Moore, R. A. Franklin, R. H. Burford, H. W. Turner, E. R. Harper and A. C. Finely. Interment was in the church yard.

O'Neal, John Reuben
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1985
John R. O'Neal, 90, of Route1, Jackson, the Covington Highway, died Oct. 15 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County.
Mr. O'Neal was a native of Butts County, son of the late Pinkney and Posey McMichael O'Neal. His wife was the late Mary Lou Ingram O'Neal who died in 1972. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion, and a member of Stark United Methodist Church.
Survivors include four sons, ***** and Billy H. O'Neal, all of Jackson; granddaughters, Peggy Byrd of Jackson, Patricia Crooks of Colorado Springs, Colo., Beth Selby of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; grandsons, Shannon O'Neal and Sean O'Neal; two great grandsons; sisters, Alma Wilkerson, Minnie Lee Hodges, and Elsie Knowles, all of Jackson; brothers, Asa O'Neal, of Jackson and Clayton O'Neal of Monticello; uncle, Jim McMichael of Jackson; one niece; five nephews.
The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Med Roach officiating. Burial was in the Stafk United Methodist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Alvin O'Neal, Ennis O'Neal, Hugh O'Neal, Harold McMichael, Richard Byrd, and George Saunders.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Joseph Clayton
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Aug 1987
Joseph Clayton O'Neal, 89, of Route 1, Monticello, the Alcovy area of Jackson Lake, died Friday morning in the Transylvania Community Hospital in Brevard, N.C.
The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Burial was in the Stark United Methodist Church cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal was born Dec. 3, 1897, in Butts County, son of Pinckney O'Neal and Posey McMichael O'Neal. A retired mechanic, he was a Mason and a member of the Ancient York Lodge 127 F&AM of Worthville. He was a member of the Stark United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Frank O'Neal of Sapphire, N.C.; brother, Asa O'Neal of Jackson; sisters, Minnie Lee Hodges, Elsie Knowles, and Alma Wilkerson, all of Jackson; grandchildren, Patricia Holbrook of Fletcher, N.C, Deborah Vickery of Waynesboro, and Frank B. O'Neal of Toxaway, N.C; five great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Laura Valentine Cole
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 26, 1958
Mrs. J. J. O'Neal Buried Tuesday at Cedar Rock
Mrs. J. J. O'Neal, 80, of Atlanta, former widely beloved Jackson resident, died Saturday night at 11:15 o'clock at her residence 1463 Copeland Ave. She had been in declining health since an illness the past Christmas and death was not unexpected.
Born at Snapping Shoals in Henry county, Mrs. O'Neal was the daughter of Thomas J. Cole and Margaret J. Stewart, pioneer residents of middle Georgia. The former Mill Laura Cole she moved with her family to Butts county at the age of eight.
Following her marriage to the late Mr. J. J. O'Neal, they reared a large and influential family. Some years after the death of her husband, she moved to Atlanta where she had lived the past 23 years. She was a member of the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church which she support4ed with gifts and devoted service.
Funeral services for Mrs. O'Neal were held Tuesday afternoon at the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev. Lamar Watkins, pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with J. Austin Dillon Co. in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. William S. Norman, of Southport, N. C.; Mrs. Phillip F. Finnegan, of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Peggy L. King, of Paris France; three sons, J. W. O'Neal Sr., of Jackson, president of the Jackson National Bank; W. Howard O'Neal, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Victor E. O'Neal, of Atlanta; one brother B. H. Cole of Atlanta, two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Williams and Mrs. Pearl Cole Taylor, both of Jackson.
Pallbearers were J. Avon Gaston, Horace O'Neal, W. J. O'Neal, E. W. O'Neal Jr., B. H. O'Neal, and William Moncrief.

O'Neal, Lemuel Eugene
Jackson Progress-Argus Aug 29, 1940
Mr. L. E. O'Neal Taken by Death
Mr. L. E. O'Neal, 68 years of age, connected with old and prominent Butts county families, died in Cochran Friday. He was stricken with a heart attack while visiting relatives in Cochran.
A son of the late Mr. Lemuel O'Neal and Mrs. Mattie Shields O'Neal, he was born in Butts county and spent most of his life here. Recently he had made his home with a daughter in Macon. Until his health failed Mr. O'Neal was engaged in farming in the Cedar Bock community. He was a member of the Cedar Rock Congregational church and had many friends in the county who regretted to hear of his death.
Surviving are two children, Jim O'Neal, Jackson, and Mrs. W. O. Johnson, Macon; three brothers, Messrs. E. W., W. M. and L. S. O'Neal, all of Butts county, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Cedar Rock church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The pastor, the Rev. W. M. Black, officiated and interment was in the family lot in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The pallbearers, nephews, were J. M. Nutt, W. L. Thompson, O. J. Bond, J. E, Bond, B. H. O'Neal and J. Horace O'Neal.

O'Neal, Lemuel Nathan
Butts County Progress December 1, 1911
Mr. L. N. O'Neal Died Suddenly Of Paralysis
Mr. L. N. O'Neal, aged 74, a well known citizen and Confederate veteran, passed away at his home near Stark Wednesday night, death being due to paralysis. He lived but a short time after being stricken. Mr. O'Neal was a good man and a staunch citizen and news of his death will cause general regret. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. M. Bond, and Mrs. L. J. McMichael; four sons, Messrs. Mitchell, John, E. W., and L. L. O'Neil. The Funeral was held at Stark Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Harper.

O'Neal, Leodas Pete, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Feb 1982
Leodas Pete O'Neal, Sr. of Plaza Drive, Jenkinsburg died Thursday at his home following a lengthy illness.
Mr. O'Neal was born Nov. 17 1905 in Butts County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hillard O'Neal. He was a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae King O'Neal; two sons, Willie B. O'Neal and Leodas O'Neal, Jr.; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church with the Rev. J. B. Greene officiating. Burial was in the Mt.Zion cemetery.
Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Lessie Ruth
The Jackson Progress-Argus December 21, 1923
Miss Lessie O'Neal Summoned by Death.
Many Butts county relatives and friends were grieved to learn of the death of Miss Lessie O'Neal, 25 years of age, which occurred in Jacksonville, Fla., Friday. She underwent an operation for appendicitis and resulting complications resulted in death.
Miss O'Neal was born and raised in Jackson and educated in the public schools of the city. She had been making her home in Jacksonville for the past few years. She was a member of the Methodist church and her many splendid traits of character won the esteem of all her acquaintances.
She is survived by her father, Mr. L. S. O'Neal of Jackson; two brothers, Mr. Raleigh O'Neal, of Deland, Fla., and Mr. Raymond O'Neal, of Corbin, Ky.; one sister, Miss Effie Gean O'Neal, of Jacksonville.
The body was brought to Jackson Sunday morning and taken to the home of her father. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. Henry H. Joes, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiating.
The body was laid to rest in the family lot in Cedar Rock cemetery.

O'Neal, Lillie Ozella Maddox
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 15, 1924
Mrs. H. L. O'Neal Claimed By Death.
Following a several days' illness, Mrs. H. L. O'Neal, 22 years of age, died at her home in Pepperton Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Her death came as a shock to the family and a wide circle of friends.
Besides her husband, Mrs. O'Neal is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lucy Maddox, three sisters and three brothers.
The funeral was held at the Pepperton church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Martin, of Barnesville, officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton cemetery.

O'Neal, Loren Shields
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1954
Loren S. O'Neal Died on Monday
Funeral services for Loren Shields O'Neal, 75, were held at the Haisten Brothers Chapel Tuesday at 3 p. m. The Rev. P. M. Minter officiated and burial was in the Cedar Rock cemetery.
The pallbearers were Floyd O'Neal, Horace O'Neal, Eddie Bond, Ellsworth McMichael, W. J. O'Neal, Charles L. McLarty.
Mr, O'Neal's death occurred early Monday at Bethany Home for men at Millen, Ga., where he had made his home since September, 1952. Death followed a long period of declining health.
Born in Butts county November 16, 1878, he was a son of the late Lemuel N. O'Neal and Mrs. Martha Shields O'Neal. Formerly employed by the Empire Buggy Company before that company went out of business. Mr. O'Neal was a farmer at the time of his retirement. He was connected with families long active in the county's progress.
He was a member of Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church.
Survivors are a daughter. Mrs. Effie Jean Martin of North Augusta, S. C.; one brother E. W. O'Neal Sr. of Jackson; six grandchildren several nieces and nephews.

O'Neal, Louise Boyd
Jackson Progress Argus 21 May 1986
Louise Boyd O'Neal, 78, of 812 Brownlee Road, Jackson, died Sunday afternoon at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth.
Mrs. O'Neal was. born in Walton County, daughter of the late William G. Boyd and Sallie Hitchins Boyd. She was the widow of Harvey O'Neal and was retired from Pepperton and Avondale Mills. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Jackson.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis O'Neal of Jackson, Terry O'Neal of McDonough, and Russell O'Neal of Stockbridge; daughters, Peggy Nolan of Jackson and Jean Bell of Hapeville; stepdaughter, Sylvia Gilbert of Jackson; brothers,, J. P. Boyd of Cleveland, George Boyd of Atlanta, Freeman Boyd, and Wilma Boyd of Conyers; sisters, Sara Parr of Mableton and Margaret Abernathy of LaGrange; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Revs. Lannie Smith and Chuck McCrackin officiating. Burial was in the Cedar Rock Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Hal Latham, David Bell, Tracey Bell, Harold Bell, Chris Clayton, and Jimmy Arrowwood.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Lucia Marie
The Jackson Argus June 20, 1902
At Rest.
Saturday morning, June 14th, the Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene O'Neal with a whispered message from the Father and little Marie, their only child, with a last fond farewell on her lips of "Mama, I love you," was borne by the angel in tender arms of love, over the dark, wild river of Death to God's glorious home above, where there is no more pain, no sickness, no death.
"There is no death! An angel form
Walks o'er the earth with slight tread!
He bears our best loved things away,
And then we call them dead.
Oh not to cruelty, not in wrath
The Reaper came that day;
Twas an angel visited your home
And took the flower away."
Weep not for her dear mother and father; you will miss her sweet patient face and cheerful voice, but remember the happiness, the place, the boundless love she now enjoys. Think not of that lonely grave.
"Angels bright will watch beside it,
In the quiet holy slumber.
Till the morning, then awake it
To a place among their number."
She was a bright, happy child, and although the five short years of her life were years of sickness, and pain, yet never a groan or complaint escaped her lips. She always greeted with a smile and a welcome, always cheerful, always happy. Little Marie, we shall miss thy happy greeting, we shall miss thy smiles of love, but angel playmates share thy smiles---art with the redeemed above.
"And ever near us though unseen,
The dear immortal spirits tread;
For all the boundles universe in life,
There are no dead."
ONE WHO LOVED HER.

The Jackson Argus June 20, 1902
We are sorry to learn of the death of little Marie O'Neal, the only child of Mr. And Mrs. L. E. O'Neal. She was buried at Cedar Rock cemetery Sunday afternoon at five o'clock.

O'Neal, Lucius A.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Apr 1959
Lucius A. O Neal Died Sunday in Atlanta Hospital
Funeral services for Lucius A. O'Neal, 53, of Atlanta who died Sunday morning at Georgia Baptist Hospital were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Howard L. Carmichael &, Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Peacock officiating. Interment was in West View cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal, a native of Butts county, had been in declining health since the first of the year. Son of W. M. O'Neal and Mrs. Mary Thompson O'Neal, he had lived in Atlanta approximately 30 years.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Don and Robert O'Neal, Atlanta; three, sisters, Mrs. J. H. Pope and Mrs. Troy Welch, Jackson; Mrs. Ernest Lindsay, Atlanta; four brothers, J. H. O'Neal, Jackson; W. M. O'Neal and B. H. O'Neal, Atlanta; M. E. O'Neal, Forest Park; one grandson; several nieces and nephews.

O'Neal, Lucy Bond
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Jun 1978
Atlanta Rites Were Held For Mrs. O'Neal
Mrs. Lucy Bond O'Neal of Atlanta, widow of the late Mr. Emmett W. O'Neal, Jr., died June 4th.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 7th, at 11:30 o'clock at Spring Hill with Dr. Harry Beverly and Rev. Thomas officiating. Interment was in Dawn Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Hughlon W. O'Neal and Donald E. O'Neal, both of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. R. O. Sanders of Macon; a brother, W. Clifford Bond.
Memorial gifts may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. H. M. Patterson & Son was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Lucy Viola Thompson
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Apr 1933
Death of Mrs. O'neal Saddens Her Friends
In the tragic passing of Mrs. L. E. O'Neal, 57 years of age, Saturday, the family have the sympathy of scores of friends. While members of the family were attending church services at Cedar Rock, Mrs. O'Neal drowned herself in the creek just below Hendrick's bridge.
Upon returning home and finding Mrs. O'Neal absent, the family began a search and she was tracked to the creek banks. There her coat, hat and shoes were found and after search in the water the body was located. The tragedy occurred between 11 and 12 o'clock Saturday.
An inquest was ordered and it was found that the deceased came to her death by drowning.
Prior to her marriage Mrs. O'Neal was Miss Lucy Thompson, daughter of the late Mr. J . M. Thompson and Mrs. Charity Goddard Thompson, esteemed residents of the county. She had been in declining health for some time, it was stated. Mrs. O'Neal was a member of Cedar Rock church end possessed many friends in the community in which she resided. She was connected with leading families of the county.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. L. E. O'Neal, well-known farmer of the Tussahaw school community; one daughter, Mrs. W. O. Johnson, of Jackson; a son, Mr. James Lem O'Neal, of Jackson; two brothers, Mr. J. A. Thompson, of Cochran, and Mr. J. M. D. Bond, of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Nutt and Mrs. W. C. Stodghill, both of Jackson. Mrs. E. W. O'Neal, Jr., was reared as a member of the family.
Funeral services were conducted at Cedar Rock church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Black, of Augusta, assisted by Elder Homer M. Vaughn. The pallbearers were the nephews, Messrs. J. W. O'Neal, W. M. Bond, A. E. Stodghill, Leonard Thompson, Horace O'Neal, Jesse O'Neal, Harvey Bond and John Nutt. Interment was in the churchyard.

O'Neal, Luther Turner
Jackson Progress Argus July 1, 1954
L. T. O'Neal, 80, Died on Friday
Luther Turner O'Neal, 80, died at his home in the Stark community Friday at 2:30 a. m. after a protracted illness.
Retired farmer, he was born in Butts county April 21, 1874, son of Edward O'Neal and Julie Pace O'Neal, members of pioneer families of this section. He was a member of the Methodist Church and during an active career was interested in community development.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Viva McMichael; three daughters, Mrs. I. C. Smith, Mrs. Emory Meadows, Mrs. R. E. McMichael, all of Jackson; three sons, G. E. O'Neal of Decatur; C. A. O'Neal and P. L. O'Neal of Jackson; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at Stark Methodist Church. The Rev. W. H. Lewis, pastor, conducted the rites and burial was In the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The pallbearers were Johnny O'Neal, Asa O'Neal, Harvey O'Neal, Jimmy O'Neal, Alvin O'Neal, Clifford O'Neal.

O'Neal, Margaret Hunter
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Mar 1982
Funeral service for Mrs. Margaret Hunter O'Neal were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lakeview, N.C. Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Thomas T. Williams. Powell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and interment was in Cameron cemetery. Mrs. O'Neal died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Southern Pines, N. C.
Surviving are her husband, Victor E. (Vick) O'Neal of Lakeview, N.C., formerly of Jackson; a son, Henry W. Burwell, Jr. Baltimore; four sisters, Mrs. Avery Evans of Southern Pines, N.C;, Mrs. Carl Daughty of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. C. C. Byrd of Cayce, S. C. and Mrs. H.D. Mclnnis of Lakeview, N.C.
Also surviving are a grandson and a brother-in-law, J. W. (Bird) O'Neal of Jackson, who attended the funeral with his grandson, Greg O'Neal.

O'Neal, Martha Ann Shields
The Jackson Progress-Argus July 11, 1919
Mrs. M. A. O'Neal Claimed By Death
The death of Mrs. Martha Ann O'Neal occurred Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of her son, Mr. L. E. O'Neal, near Cedar Rock church. She had suffered for some time with Bright's disease, which was given as the immediate cause of death.
Mrs. O'Neal's death removes one of the most prominent and widely beloved women in the county. She had been a long and useful member of Cedar Rock church, which her parents helped to establish, being charter members. Her life has been one of service to her children and community and her passing was mourned by a wide circle of friends.
She was a Miss Shields before marriage and was 76 years of age. Her husband, Mr. L. N. O'Neal, passed away several years ago. She is survived by five sons, Messrs. W. M., J. J., E. W., L. E. and L. S. O'Neal, and one daughter, Mrs. M. G. Bond, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.
The funeral was held at Cedar Rock church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the impressive rites were conducted by Rev. S. R. England of the Jackson Methodist church. The pallbearers were six of her grandsons, Messrs. Howard, Floyd, Winfred, Walstein and Rawliegh O'Neal and W. E. Bond. The body was laid to rest in the Cedar Rock cemetery.

O'Neal, Martha Stella Moore
Jackson Progress Argus 16 May 1974
Mrs;O'Neal, 98, Passes On Monday
Mrs. Martha Stella Moore O'Neal, 98, one of Butts County's oldest and most widely beloved citizens, died about 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, May 13th, at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a long period of declining health.
Mrs. O'Neal was born September 19, 1875, in Butts County, the daughter of Mr. William W. Moore and Mrs. Martha Ann Ivey Moore, both of Butts County. She was the widow of Mr. Edward W. (Dink) O'Neal, Sr.
A life long resident of the county, Mrs. O'Neal resided for a long number of years in the Stark community. Mrs. O'Neal was the oldest living member of Stark United Methodist Church, having held membership there for 83 years. On the occasion on her 96th birthday in 1971, she was honored by "Stella O'Neal Day" at the Stark church.
In her earlier days she and her husband were noted as singers and appeared in duets at many gospel sings over this section where they were much in demand. Mrs. O'Neal is believed to have been one of the oldest citizens of the county and was held in high esteem by all who knew her.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Stark United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Huggins, pastor officiating. Interment was in the Stark Methodist Church cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. O'Nleal is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Byrd Gaston and Mrs. Harold Spruell, both of Jackson; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Edward Walstein O'Neal, Jr. of Atlanta and Mrs. W. J. O'Neal of Jackson, five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Donald O 'Neal, Hughlon O'Neal, Neal Spruell, Lamar Long, Gary Maddox and Pat Maddox.

O'Neal, Mary Dacus Thompson
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 10, 1922
Mrs. W. M. O'Neal Passed Away Friday.
After a lingering illness of several weeks duration and a critical illness of several days, Mrs. W. M. O'Neal, 51 years of age passed away at her home near Cedar Rock Friday night at 10 o'clock. She suffered from Bright's disease and other complications.
The passing of Mrs. O'Neal is regretted by hosts of friends and relatives by whom she was held in most affectionate esteem. She was a splendid type of Christian motherhood and was a member of Cedar Rock church. Mrs. O'Neal was genuinely beloved by all who knew her and her death removes one of the community's most useful and highly esteemed workers.
Mrs. O'Neal before her marriage was Miss Mary Thompson, member of a prominent family of the county. She is survived by her husband and ten children, Misses Essie, Florence, and Frances O'Neal, Messrs. Horace, Floyd, Walter, Bernard, Melvin, Ray and Licius O'Neal; two sisters, Mrs. Jean O'Neal and Mrs. W. C. Stodghill; three brothers, Messrs. W. M. and L. B. Thompson, of Jackson and Tobe Thompson, Empire. She is also survived by a half brother Mr. J. M. D. Bond, and a half sister, Mrs. Sallie Nutt.

O'Neal, Mary Lou Ingram
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1972
Mrs. O'Neal Died Monday At Her Home
Mrs. Mary Lou Ingram O'Neal, 73, widely known resident of the Stark and Tussahaw Communities, died about ten o'clock Monday morning at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. O'Neal was the wife of Mr. John R. O'Neal of Route 1, Jackson.
Born January 15, 1899 in Butts County, Mrs. O'Neal was the daughter of Mr. Magruda Ingram and Mrs. Lucy McClure Ingram. She was a lifelong resident of Butts County and a member of the Stark United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Gordon Fincher, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Charge, officiating. Interment was in the Stark United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. O'Neal is survived by her husband, John R. O'Neal; four sons, James T. O'Neal, Edwin R. O'Neal, Lee Roy O'Neal, and Billy O'Neal, all of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Walls of Atlanta and Mrs. Willie B. Grant of Griffin; three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tommy McMichael, Horace Cawthon, Herman Cawthon, Hugh Lee O'Neal, Charles Carter and Alvin O'Neal.

O'Neal, Mary Means
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1987
Mary Means O'Neal, 82, of Route 1, Monticello, died Friday, at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello after a short illness.
The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Burial was in the Stark United Methodist Church cemetery.
Mrs. O'Neal was born in\ Hawkinsville, daughter of the late Matthew Means and the Mary Gibson Means. She was a former educator and taught in Georgia schools for many years. She was retired from civil service at Warner Robins Air Force Base and was a member of Stark United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Clayton O'Neal; son, Joseph Clayton O'Neal Jr. of Sapphire, N.C.; grandchildren, Deborah Vickrey of Waynesboro, Patricia Holbrook of Fletcher, N.C., and Frank B. O'Neal of Lake Toxaway, N.C.; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Mary Posey McMichael
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jan 1943
Mrs. Posey O'Neal Died Monday Night At Home Daughter
Mrs. Posey O'Neal, 70 years of age, beloved resident of Butts county, died Monday night at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Wilkerson, in Jackson. Death resulted after a long illness.
Born October 5, 1872, a daughter of Mrs. Lucy Maddux McMichael and the date Hon. J. Matt McMichael, she was the eldest of thirteen children. She was the widow of the late Mr. Pink O'Neal, esteemed resident of the county. She was a member of Stark Methodist church and was active in religious affairs as long as her health permitted. Mrs. O'Neal had many friends in the county who are sorry to learn of her death.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Alma Wilkerson, Mrs. Minnie Lee Smith and Mrs. Elsie Knowles, all of Butts county; three sons, Asa and Johnny O'Neal of Jackson and Clayton O'Neal of Macon; her mother, Mrs. Lucy McMichael of Stark; four brothers, J. E., C. E. and J. M. McMichael of Jackson and R. E. McMichael of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Williams and Mrs. V. W. Cole of Butts county. She also is survived by 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at Stark Methodist church at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. E. M. Wise pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.
The services were largely attended by relatives and friends and numerous floral offerings attested to the high esteem in which Mrs. O'Neal was held.
Pallbearers were L. L. Washington,. V. L. Jinks, Wallace O'Neal, Harold Standard, J. D Pope and E, J. McMichael

O'Neal, Maston E., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jan 1990
Maston E. O'Neal Jr., 82, of Bainbridge died Jan. 9 at his home.
The funeral was held Jan. 10 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge with burial at Oak City Cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal, a native of Bainbridge, was a retired lawyer and former congressman from Georgia's 2nd District. He was elected three times to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 1960s. Mr. O'Neal began his career as a high school principal before being admitted to the bar in Georgia. He was solicitor general of the Albany Circuit from 1941 to 1964. He was a graduate of Emory University and a Navy veteran of World War II .
Survivors include his wife, Frances McKibben O'Neal, a native of Jackson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McKibben Sr.; a son, Maston E. O'Neal HI of Destin, Fla; daughter, Susan Donaldson of Roswell; stepson. Dr. James M. Allen of Valdosta; stepdaughter Annice Garrett of Richmond, Va.; one brother and one sister; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; six step grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren.

O'Neal, Melvin Eugene
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jun 1975
Melvin O'Neal Buried At Cedar Rock
Mr. Melvin Eugene O'Neal, 67, of 811 Elizabeth Drive, Forest Park, died Tuesday, June 10th, in Clayton General Hospital where he had been a patient for eight weeks.
Mr. O'Neal was born in Butts County, son of the late Mr. William Mitchell O'Neal and Mrs. Mary Thompson O'Neal.
Mr. O'Neal was a retired truck driver for A. G. Boone Company. He was a member of the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church and had lived in Forest Park since 1952.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 12th from the chapel of Parkway Garden Funeral Home in Forest Park. Rev. Clarage Tucker officiated. Interment was in the Cedar Rock Cemetery in Butts County at four o'clock.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife, Mrs. Opal Welch O'Neal; two daughters, Mrs. George Diggs, Austell; Mrs. Earl Hurst, Jackson; sisters, Mrs. J. H. Pope and Mrs. Troy Welch, both of Jackson; Mrs. Frances Lindsey, Lanark Village, Fla.; brother, Bernard H. O'Neal, Largo, Fla.; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

O'Neal, Myrtle Maddox
Jackson Progress Argus, November 22, 1945
Services Sunday for Mrs. O'Neal
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle O'Neal, 44 years of age, who died at her home in Atlanta early Friday of a heart attack, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Sardis church. Rev. J. B. Stodghill officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.
The former Miss Myrtle Maddox, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Maddox of Jackson, Mrs. O'Neal had resided in Atlanta four years. She was a member of Sardis church and was connected with widely known Butts county families.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. L. G. Condray of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. C. W. Jones Jr. of Atlanta; two grandchildren, James Melton Jones and Helen Loraine Condray; three sisters; Mrs. Noah Daniels of Texas; Mrs. A. J. Maddox of Porterdale; Mrs. B. B. Barnes of Jackson; three brothers, Dave Maddox of Cullman, Ala.; M. D. Maddox of Austin, Texas, and W. H. Maddox of Eastman.

O'Neal, Nettie Fae
The Jackson Progress-Argus May 14, 1926
Death Of Small Child Occurred On May 1st.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey O'Neal have the sympathy of their friends in the death of Nettie Fae, their three month' old daughter, which occurred on May 1. The funeral was held at Cedar Rock Monday and besides the parents she is survived by a sister.

O'Neal, Norris Eugene
The Jackson Progress-Argus July 5, 1929
Norris O'Neal Died In Macon Hospital Monday
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Asa O'Neal sympathize with them in the death of their two-year-old son, Norris O'Neal, who passed away at the Middle Georgia Sanitarium in Macon Monday night. He was carried to Macon for treatment Monday. He was an only child and a great favorite with the family. The little fellow is survived by his parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pink O'Neal and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lewis, of Henry county.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Stark Methodist church.

O'Neal, Olin Woodward
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1944
Rites Thursday For O. W. O'Neal
Funeral services for Olin Woodward O'Neal, 71 years of age, former resident of Butts county, who died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. O. Smith, in Barnesville, were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Cedar Rock church. The Rev. J. C. Elliott, of Thomaston officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.
The pallbearers were Johnny O'Neal, Asa O'Neal, Chester O'Neal, Walter O'Neal, Leonard O'Neal and Perry O'Neal.
Until a few years ago Mr. O'Neal resided in Butts county where he had many friends. He had been in feeble health for several months.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Vaughn of Winder; Mrs. R. O. Smith, of Barnesville and Miss Edith O'Neal of Atlanta; eight sons, G. C. of Atlanta; A. J. of Rossville; J. M. of Helen, W. Va.; E. B. of the U. S. Navy; C. W. and L. S. O'Neal of Thomaston; J. O. O'Neal, Miami, Fla.; W. E. O'Neal, of Griffin; two brothers, L. T. O'Neal and Berry O'Neal. of Jackson.

O'Neal, Opal Welch
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jul 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Welch O'Neal of 811 Elizabeth Drive, Forest Park, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'clock from the chapel of Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Home in Forest Park.
The Rev. Paschal Gilley, Jr. officiated and interment was in the Cedar Rock cemetery in Butts County.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gail Hurst of Jackson and Mrs. Sandra Diggs of Austell; sister, Mrs. Juanita W. Minor of Atlanta; brother, Iler E. WeIch of Forsyth; six grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

O'Neal, Perry Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Mar 1987
Perry Lee O'Neal, 82, of Route 1, Jackson, the Stark community, died Sunday morning.
The funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Burial, was in the Jackson cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal was a lifelong resident of Butts County, son of the late Luther Turner O'Neal and Vivia McMichael O'Neal.
He was a farmer and was formerly employed by the Atlanta - Macon Motor Express and the state highway department.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Kersey O'Neal; sister, Mrs. Emerson McMichael of Jackson; nieces, Jewell Justice of Atlanta and Mrs. Fred Cook of Jackson; nephews, Warren ,F. Smith of Jackson and Roland Smith of Gainesville.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Pinkney
Jackson Progress Argus 05 May 1938
Pink O'Neal Dies Near Cedar Rock
The death of Mr. Pink O'Neal, 68 years of age, well known resident of the Cedar Rock community, occurred Sunday morning. Death resulted from a long and painful illness.
Mr. O'Neal was born May 3, 1870, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Neal, among the county's oldest settlers. He was a successful farmer and interested in the progress and growth of his community and was admired for his sterling qualities of character. He was a member of the Stark Methodist church.
Surviving relatives are his wife, the former Miss Posey McMichael, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Matt McMichael; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Wilkerson, Mrs. Walter Knowles and Mrs. Charlie Smith, all of Butts county; three sons, Asa E. and J. R. O'Neal, of Butts county, and J. C. O'Neal, Macon; three brothers, Berry, L. T, and O. W. O'Neal, of Butts county, and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Stark Methodist church Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. George Stone, the pastor, conducted the services and interment was in the churchyard.
The pallbearers were his nephews, Harvey, Robert, Wallace, Chester, Leonard and Clio O'Neal.

O'Neal, Ray Edwin
Jackson Progress Argus May 1967
Brief Illness Claims Life of R. Edwin O'Neal
The entire community was numbed and shocked early Monday to learn of the death of Ray Edwin O'Neal, 35, widely known and highly esteemed city engineer of the Jackson Gas Department. Mr. O'Neal died about two o'clock Monday morning at Emory University Hospital following a brief illness. He became ill at his home at 515 Kay Street about 11 o'clock Sunday night and was administered to at Sylvan Grove Hospital before being rushed to Emory Hospital by ambulance. Death was believed attributable to either a heart attack or a cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr. O'Neal was born in Butts County on June 19, 1931, the son of the late Ray Thompson O'Neal and Mrs. Madge Maddox Pickett, who survives. Mr. O'Neal had been employed by the City of Jackson for about nine years, taking over the city engineer's position as head of the Gas Department upon the resignation of W. A. Holston. Mr. O'Neal was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and was a former member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert L. Thompson, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by his, wife, Mrs. Jean Gray O'Neal; one daughter, Miss Susan O'Neal, both of Jackson; one brother, Frank O'Neal of Atlanta; mother, Mrs. J. Paul Pickett of Jackson. Active pallbearers were Bobby Whitaker, Bobby Moore, Merrell Price, Banks Weaver, W. D. Pope Jr., Gene Blue. Employees of the City of Jackson served as honorary pallbearers.

O'Neal, Ray Thompson
Jackson Progress-Argus 12 Apr 1835
Mr. Ray O'Neal Ends Life Friday Evening
The body of Mr. Ray Thompson O'Neal, 26 years of age, well known n business man, was found in the store of Newton Hardware Company early Friday night. A pistol was lying beside the body.
A bullet fired with suicidal at** pierced the heart and death was believed to have been instantaneous.
When Mr. O'Neal, who was employed by the hardware firm, failed to return home for supper, Mrs. O'Neal called friends and a search was begun. From a window on the street side of the building the body was seen lying on the floor. Members of the firm were called and when the building was entered the body was found in the rear of the store.
With Judge McMichael presiding in place of Coroner A. A. White, an inquest was held Saturday morning and the following verdict was ***: "We the jury of inquest of the death of Ray O'Neal find that he came to his death from gunshot wound in the breast and that it was suicide."
The tragic death of this well-known young citizen came as a profound shock to the family and hosts of friends. Mr. O'Neal, who was born and reared in the Cedar Rock community, had been a resident of Jackson for the past several years. He had been connected with Newton Hardware Company for the past ** years and was well known as a businessman. He had a wide circle of friends and was generally popular and well liked.
Mr. O'Neal was a son of Mr. W. M. O'Neal and the late Mrs. Mary Thompson O'Neal, among the county's esteemed residents. He was a m ember of the Baptist church. Mr. O'Neal was a young man of agreeable personality and friends are at a loss to find a reason for his action.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Madge Maddox, and sons, Edwin and Francis; his mother, Mr. W. M. O'Neal; six brothers, Messrs. Horace, Floyd, Walter, Bernard, Melvin and Lucius O'Neal; three sisters, Mrs. J . H. Pope, Jackson ; Mrs. Ernest Lindsey, of Atlanta and Mrs. Troy Welch, of Riverdale.
Funeral services, attended by a host of relatives and friends, were conducted at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. R. B. Harrison, the pastor, officiating. The pallbearers were the brothers. Interment was in the family lot in Cedar Rock cemetery.

O'Neal, Raymond Lemuel
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 24, 1947.
Gravesite Rites Thursday for Mr. Raymond O'Neal.
Graveside services for Raymond O'Neal, 43, former resident of Jackson, who died Monday in a hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., will be held at Cedar Rock Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. W. S. Norton will officiate and burial will be in the churchyard with the Thornton Funeral Home in charge of plans. Pallbearers will be J. E. Bond, J. H. O'Neal, Paul Pickett, Saunders Cawthon, and L. D. Singley.
Mr. O'Neal was born and reared here and attended Jackson schools. He had resided in Kentucky and Florida for several years and was a resident of Jacksonville at the time of his death.
Survivors are his father, Mr. L. S. O'Neal; one brother, Raleigh J. O'Neal, Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Effie Jean Martin, of Augusta.

O'Neal, Robert Edward
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Dec 1968
Robert E. O'Neal Buried Saturday At Macedonia
Mr. Robert Edward O'Neal, widely known retired farmer and carpenter, died Thursday af'ternoon, January 18th, at Westbury Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mr. O'Neal resided at 120 Watkins Street, Jackson, and had been in declining health for some time.
Born in Butts County, Mr. O'Neal was the son of the late Mr. Berry O'Neal and Mrs. Geneva Cawthon O'Neal. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. William Thomas, pastor, Rev. Robert Thompson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev. Theodore Terry, Chaplain of Westbury Nursing Home, officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carmen Perdue O'Neal; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Ruth Gilbert and Mrs. Russell Price, both of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Lottie Singley of Corbin, Kentucky, Mrs. Belle Knowles of Forest Park, Mrs. Nellie Wilkerson and Mrs. Vassie Lambert, both of Atlanta; three brothers, Harvey O'Neal of Jackson, Wallace O'Neal of Atlanta, Eska O'Neal of Morrow; three grand-children; two great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Virgil Smith, Marvin Leverette, Max Perdue, Alfred Perdue, Jimmy Knowles, Terry O'Neal.

O'Neal, Rufus (Peter)
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Feb 1988
An elderly Jackson man who was severely beaten at his Railroad Street home died Friday afternoon at the Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta.
Rufus (Peter) O'Neal, 72, never regained consciousness after the attack which occurred either Wednesday night (Jan. 27) or early Thursday morning.
Police Chief Gerald Davis said O'Neal was found in a front room of his house at 115 Railroad St. by a friend, John Thurman of Jackson, about 6:40 a.m. Thursday.
Davis said O'Neal, who lived alone, had been beaten about the head probably with a blunt instrument.
Coroner Rick Ballard said the state crime lab notified him Tuesday afternoon that the death of O'Neal was attributed to "blunt forced trauma to the head." O'Neal was taken by the Butts County EMS to Sylvan Grove Hospital and flown by helicopter to Georgia Baptist where he died late Friday afternoon.
Davis said robbery is suspected as a motive for the beating. He added that police have been unable to find O'Neal's wallet. There was no forced entry into the O'Neal residence, Davis said.
The police chief said several people have been questioned about the incident but that no arrests have been made.
The Jackson Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person, or persons, responsible for O'Neal's death.
Davis added that the department is still looking for the killer of Luke Walker, who was shot to death at his First Street residence last year. He noted that a $1,000 reward is also being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed Walker.

Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1988
Rufus O'Neal, 72, of 115 Railroad St., Jackson, died Jan. 29 at Georgia Baptist Medical Center.
The funeral was held Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Moses Dumas officiating. Burial was held a devotional service at the River Jordan. At one of the band, Edgar Curry; a sister, Julia C. Head of Jackson; and a brother, Frank Curry of Orlando, Fla.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Jackson the Sea, Joppa; and the group cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal was born in Monroe County, son of Leotis and Pearly Woody O'Neal. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Lillian Pope of Macon; sons, Eddie and Buster O'Neal, both of Macon, and Rufus Phillips of Covington; sisters. Rose Lee Millet of Atlanta, Clara Fambro of Cleveland, Ohio, and Frances Darden of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother-in-law; two daughters-in-law; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Sally D Welch
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 8, 1929
Mrs. O. W. O'Neal Is Summoned By Death
The death of Mrs. O. W. O'Neal, aged 50, occurred at her home near Flovilla Tuesday night at 6:15 o'clock. She suffered a stroke of paralysis two years ago, and the second stroke which occurred during the week hastened the end. Mrs. O'Neal was a prominent and beloved woman of the county and many friends mourn her passing.
She was born and reared in Butts county and was Miss Sally Welch before her marriage. She was a member of the Sardis church and was highly esteemed for her many fine traits of character.
She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Lilly Vaughn, of Jackson, Mrs. Bessy O. Smith, of Barnesville, and Miss Estelle O'Neal; eight sons, Messrs. Clifford, Ellis, Olin, and Leonard O'Neal, of Butts county; Walter, of Griffin; Clio, of Thomaston, Aubrie, of Griffin; Roe, of Columbus; her mother, Mrs. E. C Welsh; two brothers, Messrs, R. F. and J. W. Welsh, and one sister, Mrs. Allen.
Funeral services were held at Cedar Rock Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. T. M. Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the church yard.

O'Neal, Victor Edward (Dick)
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Oct 1990
Victor Edward (Dick) O'Neal, 85, of 124 Cedar Street, Jackson, died Wednesday evening at the Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral with Rev. Jim Cantrell officiating. Interment services were conducted Sat., Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Cameron Cemetery near Southern Pines, N.C.
Mr. O'Neal was born in Butts County April 9, 1905, the son of the late John James O'Neal and Laura Valentine Cole O'Neal.
A veteran of World War Two, serving in the U. S. Army, Mr. O'Neal was retired from General Motors Corporation at the Lakewood Plant in Atlanta. He had moved back to Butts County from Atlanta about two years ago following the death of his wife, Gladys Rickenbacker O'Neal. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church, the Capitol View Lodge #640, F&.A.M. in Atlanta and a member of the York Rite Bodies of Masonary.
Survivors include sisters, Peggy King, of Jackson, Nettie Rose Finnegan, of Chatham, N.J., and Maggie Jo Norman, of South port, N.C; nephews, J. W. (Jim) O'Neal Jr., of Macon; Denny O'Neal, of Jackson; John Finnegan, of Houston, Texas; and W. Clifford O'Neal, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; niece, Laura Podell, of Van Nuyes, Calif
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make a contribution to the Jackson United Methodist Church in memory of Mr. O'Neal.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Neal, Virginia Webb
Jackson Progress-Argus May 7 1970
Mrs. O'Neal Buried at Liberty Rites
Mrs. Virginia Webb O'Neal, 42, of 2578 Macon Drive, Atlanta, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, in an Atlanta hospital following an extended illness.
Born in Butts County on December 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Mrs. Hughie W. Webb and the late Mr. Webb. She was a graduate of Jackson High School and had made her home in Atlanta for 30 years. Mrs. O'Neal was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Butts County.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at two o'clock from Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Theodore J. Thaxton officiating. Interment was in the church yard cemetery with Horis A. Ward, Inc. In charge of arrangements.
Mrs. O'Neal is survived by her husband, Wallace B. O'Neal of Atlanta; mother, Mrs. H. W. Webb of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. G. W. Chasteen, Jr., Forest Park; brother, Harold Webb, Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were G. W. Chasteen, Jr., Mickey Webb, Allan Mears, Larry Varnadoe, Terry O'Neal and Davis Wilkerson.

O'Neal, Vivia McMichael
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Feb 1969
Mrs. Vivia O'Neal To Buried This Afternoon
Mrs Vivia McMichael O'Neal, 88, of the Stark Community, Route 1, Jackson, widow of Mr. Luther Turner (Dock) O'Neal, died at the Jasper County Memorial Hospital, Monticello, at 5:30 Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness.
Mrs. O'Neal was the daughter of the late Mr. George McMichael and the late Mrs. Laura Shields McMichael, both natives of Butts County. She was a life long resident of Butts County and a member of the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Smith and Rev. Ed Galloway officiating.
Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. O'Neal is survived by two daughters, Mrs. 1. C. Smith and Mrs. R. E. McMichael, Jackson; three sons, G. E. O'Neal of Decatur, C. A. O'Neal of Jackson, P. J. O'Neal of Jackson; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Levi Maddox, Russell Cawthon, Roland C. Smith, Warren Smith, Fred Cook, Richard Pulliam.

O'Neal, W. Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Oct 1984
W. Howard O'Neal, 85, of St. Petersburg, Fla. died Sept. 24.
Mr. O'Neal was a native of Jackson where he was a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge 45 F&AM for more than 50 years. He was a World War I Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Velna M. O'Neal; a son, W. Clifford O'Neal of St. Petersburg; brothers, J. W. O'Neal of Jackson and V. E. O'Neal of Atlanta; sisters, Mrs. W. S. Norman of North Carolina, Mrs. P. King of Pensacola, Fla. and Mrs. P. F. Finnegan of New Jersey; one grandson.
Funeral services and burial were held Thursday in St. Petersburg.

O'Neal, Walter Mitchell
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jul 1963
W. M. O'Neal Is Buried Monday At Atlanta Rites
Mr. Walter Mitchell O'Neal of 507 Mobile Avenue, S. W., Atlanta, died Saturday evening following a long illness.
Mr. O'Neal was born and reared in the Cedar Rock Community of Butts County, the son of the late W. M. O'Neal, Sr., and Mrs. Mary Thompson O'Neal.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Chapel of Howard F. Carmichael and Sons with the Rev. R. C. Campbell and Rev. A. C. Peacock officiating. Interment Was in the Forest Hills Memorial Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife; sons, Tommy O'Neal and Larry O'Neal, both of Atlanta; sisters, Mrs. J. H. Pope, Mrs. Troy Welch, both of Jackson; Mrs. Ernest Lindsey, Forest Park; two brothers, B. H. O'Neal, Atlanta and M. E. O'Neal, Forest Park; five grandchildren.

O'Neal, William Floyd
Jackson Progress Argus 01 May 1958
W. F. O'Neal Buried Monday At Cedar Rock
Funeral services for William Floyd O'Neal, 61, who died Saturday night in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital, were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Partain, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. O'Neal, a retired machinist, had been in poor health following a recent stroke and succumbed about 10:30 Saturday night after having been rushed to the hospital earlier in the evening. He was a son of William Mitchell O'Neal and Mrs. Mary Thompson O'Neal. A native of Butts county, he was a member of the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Mae Jinks O'Neal; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Cain, Puerto Rico; Mrs. Earnest Baldwin, Atlanta; Mrs. Bill Maddox, Jackson; and Miss Jackie O'Neal , Atlanta; three sons, Wilmer O'Neal, Edenton, N. C.; James O'Neal and Johnny O'Neal, both of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. Earnest Lindsey, Atlanta; Mrs. Troy Welch, Jackson; Mrs. J. H. Pope, Atlanta; five brothers, T. H. O'Neal, Jackson; B. H. O'Neal, L. A. O'Neal, M. E. O'Neal, W. M. O'Neal Atlanta; 11 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Edwin O'Neal, Don O'Neal, Bob O'Neal, Frank O'Neal, Tommy O'Neal and Doyle Lindsey.

O'Neal, William Jesse
Jackson Progress Argus 28 May 1964
W. J. O'Neal Died Friday in Atlanta Hospital
Mr. William Jesse O'Neal, 57, of Rex, died early Friday morning, May 22, at Crawford W. Long Hospital following a major operation from which he never fully recovered.
A native of Butts County, Mr. O'Neal was the son of the late Mr. Edward W. O'Neal and Mrs. Martha Stella Moore O'Neal, who survives.
Mr. O'Neal had spent all of his life in Butts County until two years ago when he moved to Rex. He was the manager of the stockroom and shipping department of O'Neal Merchandising, Inc., in Atlanta.
He was a former member of the Jackson Methodist Church and was a member of the Rex Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He was a member of the St. John's Lodge of Masons in Jackson.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. W. L. Cawthon, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Cedar Rock Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sarah Burford O'Neal; his mother, Mrs. Martha Stella Moore O'Neal, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie. B. Gaston, Jackson; Mrs. Edith Spruell, Atlanta; a brother, Emmett Walstein O'Neal of Decatur; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Hulon O'Neal, Don O'Neal, Neil Spruell, Ray Maddox, Anderson Nutt and Richard Burford.

O'Neal, William Mitchell
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 29, 1947.
Mitchell O'Neal Passed Thursday at Hoe of Son.
At services at Cedar Rock church Friday morning at 11 o'clock sincere tribute was paid to William Mitchell O'Neal, 81 years of age, member of prominent Butts county families, who died Thursday at 210 a.m. at he home of his son, Horace O'Neal, in Jackson.
The services, largely attended an marked by lovely floral offerings as a token of affection from relatives and friends, were conducted by Rev. G. A. Briggs, Rev. J. B. Stodghill of Jackson, and Rev. Ted Jones, Atlanta minister. The pallbearers were the six sons.
Burial was in the churchyard and Thornton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. O'Neal's death resulted after an illness of several weeks. Born in Butts county of pioneer parentage, he was a son of Lemuel O'Neal and Mrs. Mattie Shields O'Neal. He was one of the oldest members of Cedar Rock church which he helped build and guide into one of the largest and strongest Congregation Methodist churches in this section of the state. Until advancing age forced retirement Mr. O'Neal was a successful planter.
Survivors are six sons, Horace, Floyd and Melvin O'Neal of Jackson; Walter, Lucious and Bernard O'Neal of Atlanta; three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Pope, Mrs. Troy Welch of Jackson and Mrs. Ernest Lindsey of Atlanta. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

O'Neal, Wilmer D.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jan 1973
W. D. O'Neal Of Atlanta Died Tuesday
Mr. Wilmer D. O'Neal 49 of Atlanta, died at the VA Hospital in Atlanta Tuesday, January 9th, after a short illness.
Mr. O'Neal was born October 29, 1923 in Butts County, the son of the late Mr. William Floyd O'Neal of Butts County and Mrs. Bessie M. Jinks O'Neal, of Atlanta, who survives. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U. S. Navy.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of A. C. Hemperley & Sons. Interment services were held Monday at Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville at one o'clock with A. C. Hemperley & Sons in charge.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by one son, Francis D. O'Neal of Edenton, N. C.; two daughters, Miss Nancy J. O'Neal of Raleigh, N. C. and Miss Amy S. O'Neal of Chapel Hill, N. C.; his mother, Mrs. Bessie M. O'Neal of Smyrna; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Hayes of Smyrna, Mrs. Charles H. Cain of East Point, Mrs. Bill Maddox of Jackson and Mrs. Ernest J. Baldwin of Atlanta; two brothers, John E. O'Neal of Atlanta and James P. O'Neal of Lilburn

O'Quinn, Edna Taylor
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jan 1984
Mrs. Edna Taylor O'Quinn, 84, of Route 2, Jackson, the Monticello Highway, died Friday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
Mrs. O'Quinn was a resident of Homerville, Ga. before moving to Butts County to be with her family. She was the widow of Thomas Oliver O'Quinn and was a member of the Cat Creek Baptist Church in Lowndes County.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Stella Terrell of Jackson; sons, Raymond O'Quinn and Thomas J. O'Quinn, both. of Jackson and Vernon H. O'Quinn of Memphis, Tenn.; sister, Mrs. Doris Beathea of Waycross; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville with the Rev. Edwin O'Quinn officiating.
Haisten Funeral Horne of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Quinn, Marjorie Helen Denmark
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jul 1979
O'Quinn Rites Held Thursday
Graveside services for Mrs. Marjorie Helen Denmark O'Quinn, 51, were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville with the Rev. Jack Taylor officating.
Mrs. O'Quinn, of Giles Ferry Road, Jackson, died Wednesday morning in the Sylvan Grove Hospital following a lengthy illness.
A native of Echols County, Georgia, Mrs. O'Quinn was prominent in the social and business life of the community. She was employed by Carter Motor Co. for a number of years until ill health forced her retirement.
Mrs. O'Quinn is survived by her husband, Mr. Raymond A. O'Quinn; daughter, Miss Jeri O'Quinn of Macon, son Michael O'Quinn of Jackson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Denmark of Homerville; sister, Mrs. Woodrow King of Argyle Georgia; brother, Mr. Albert Leo Denmark Homerville; several niece and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

O'Quinn, Thomas J. (Jack)
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jan 1992
Mr. Thomas J. (Jack) O'Quinn of Route 1, Flovilla, died Thursday night at Monroe County Hospital after an illness of several months.
Mr. O'Quinn is survived locally by his wife, Norma Rose O'Quinn and his brother, Raymond O'Quinn.
Memorial Services will be announced later by Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson.

O'Rear, Dollie
Middle Georgia Argus September 21, 1886
Miss Dollie O'Rear Passes Over the Dark River.
Miss Dollie O'Rear died at the residence of Mr. J. H. McCullum about 12 o'clock Monday night, of typhoid fever, after an illness of about two weeks. After a brief funeral service at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. T. H. Timmons, her remains were interred in the Jackson cemetery at 2 o'clock p.m. Tuesday.
The following extract was the last part of Bro. T. H. Timmons eulogy on Miss Florence's death:
"Miss Florence O'Rear was universally admired. One of the beautiful traits of her character was to be pleasant and kind to all. She met everyone with a smile or a kind word. She has gone from you not to return. Her death has cast a gloom over the whole community. Her young life has been cut off as with a sword. The glorious prospect of a sunny life is swallowed up by the gloom of death. The bounding frozen forever with not a furrow on the brow not one line of care on the face she went away from earth. The fair young head rests peacefully on its last pillow. May God sanctify this sad, sorrowful event to our good and to His own glory.

O'Rear, James F.
Middle Georgia Argus October 4, 1887
A Horrible Accident, In Which Jim O'Rear Is Killed.
Our whole town and community was shocked on Thursday morning when the news was made public that Jim O'Rear had been killed by the train at Flovilla during the previous night. Mr. O'Rear had been flagging during the previous night on Capt. Gignalliat's gravel train for only about one month when the terrible accident occurred. Previous to that time he had been the chief painter in J. R. Carmichael & Co.'s Carriage Manufacturing and becoming tired of the confinement of the paint shop took the position as flag man as stated above.
At the time he was killed he was passing from one coal car to another, while the train was slowly moving, and missing his footing, fell between the cars and was crushed to death in an instant by the ponderous wheels. His left hand was cut off and his breast terribly mangled. His remains were brought to Jackson and buried in the city cemetery on Friday at 10 o'clock. Rev. T. H. Timmons conducted the funeral rites. He was the son of Mr. John O'Rear of this place and brother to Messrs. Will and Daniel O'Rear of Atlanta. About one year ago he was married to Miss Claudie Falkner of Jasper County. The Argus tenders to all the bereaved ones its sympathies.

O'Rear, John
Jackson Progress-Argus February 9, 1917
Mr. John O'Rear Claimed by Death
After an illness of several months Mr. John O'Rear died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Thurston in Jackson Monday morning about 7 o'clock. Death was due to heart trouble and a complication of diseases. While his condition had been grave for several days, the passing of this aged and excellent citizen came as a shock to his family and a large number of friends.
A native of Butts county Mr. O'Rear was 88 years of age, having been born March 17, 1829. He was formerly county treasurer and clerk of the superior court and had a wide circle of friends over the county. He was a veteran of the War Between the States, having enlisted from Butts county.
Surviving Mr. O'Rear are the following children: Mrs. J. R. Thurston and Mrs. J. B. Guthrie, of Jackson; Mrs. W. J. Smith, of Juliette; Mrs. J. T. Bryant and Mrs. Tom Barnett, of Atlanta; Mrs. Annie Faulkner and Mrs. Lula Crews, of Birmingham, and Messrs. Dan and Will O'Rear, of Atlanta.
The funeral was held from the residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Dr. Robert VanDeventer conducting the services. Interment was in the City Cemetery.

O'Rear, John Daniel
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 2, 1923
Mr. J. D. O'Rear Was Killed In Accident.
Tongue of wagon crashed into car, inflicting instant death. Funeral and interment In Jackson.
Mr. J. D. O'Rear, 66 years old, widely known Atlanta traveling man, was killed instantly near Panama City, Fla., Thursday, when the automobile in which he was riding struck a farmer's wagon, according to a telegram received Friday by Mrs. O'Rear. The family resides on East Georgia avenue.
The news of Mr. O'Rear's death came as a shock to his family and a large circle of friends. He was traveling representative in Georgia and Florida for the Corno Mills, a feed concern of St. Louis, Mo., and he left Atlanta on New Years day. Mrs. O'Rear said. The telegram to Mrs. O'Rear did not give any details of the accident, but according to news dispatches the tongue of the farmer's wagon rammed Mr. O'Rear through the top of the automobile.
Before becoming connected with the St. Louis concern, Mr. O'Rear was identified for many years with the Quaker Oats company, which he represented in this territory. He was widely known throughout Georgia and Florida and had a host of friends in both states.
Mr. O'Rear is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. B. E. Benton, of Atlanta, and five sons, Gerald, of Texas, Howard, of Rome, Eugene S., of Savannah and Carl, of Atlanta. One brother and seven sisters also survive. They are W. H. O'Rear and Mrs. J. T. Bryan, Mrs. J. T. Barnett, Mrs. E. T. Faulkner, Mrs. Lula Crews, Mrs. J. B. Guthrie, Mrs. J. R. Thurston and Mrs. W. J. Smith. Atlanta Journal.
Mr. O'Rear was well known in Butts county, having been a son of the late Mr. John O'Rear, former clerk of Butts superior court. Many friends here were pained to learn of the unfortunate accident and extend sympathy to the family.
Funeral services were held in Atlanta Saturday morning and the body was brought to Jackson Sunday morning and was taken to the Jackson cemetery. Following short services at the grave, conducted by Rev. Henry H. Jones, interment was in the family lot.

O'Rear, Mary S. Moore
The Jackson Argus October 7, 1898
Mrs. O'Rear Dead.
The death of Mrs. John O'Rear which occurred on Saturday at 7:30 o'clock p.m. cast a shadow of gloom over the entire city.
Her beautiful christian life was an example which any one might emulate with profit.
She was devoted to works of charity both in and out of the church, and was a model wife and mother.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Nelson on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the remains were interred at the Jackson cemetery.
Mrs. O'Rear leaves a devoted husband and nine children to mourn her loss.
All that knew her feel that her spirit has returned to her Creator and that she is now enjoying the reward of a well spent life, a life which was spent in the service of the Lord, and every thought of which draws us nearer to the God in whom she so trustingly confided. We extend to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy.

O'Rear, William H.
The Jackson Progress-Argus July 16, 1926
Mr. William O'Rear Summoned BY Death.
Friends and relatives here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. William H. O'Rear,74 years of age, which occurred at his home in Atlanta Saturday night. He was born and reared in Butts county and was the son of the late Mr. John O'Rear who was clerk of Butts superior court a good many years ago. Mr. O'Rear had made his home in Atlanta for several years.

Orton, Helen Foster
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jan 1993
Helen Foster Orton of Jackson Lake died Tues., Jan. 19, at the home of her son, Eugene F. Orton, with whom she had been living for the past eight years. Interment was in the Newton Union Cemetery in Newton, Iowa. A memorial service will be held Sat., Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev. Gerald R. Stunkel officiating. Mrs. Orton was born May 14,1900 in Newton, Iowa, daughter of the late Willis O. and Myrtle F. Foster. She had lived for various periods of time in Chicago, Illinois and Shaker Heights, Ohio before moving to Butts County.
She was a member of the PEO sisterhood and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church in Jackson.
Survivors include son Eugene Orton; grandchildren Linda J. Orton of Decatur, Orton Richard E. Orton of Norwood, Ontario, Canada and David F. Orton of Atlanta; great grandchildren Samantha and Nicholas Orton of Norwood, Ontarion, Canada.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Osborn, Joseph
Jackson Progress-Argus 14 Feb 1036
Mr. Joseph Osborn Died Early Tuesday
Mr. Joseph Osborn, 28 years of age, died at his home in Pepperton Tuesday morning at 7:30, following a long illness. During the past two years he had suffered from a complication of diseases and death was not unexpected.
He was born and reared at Pepperton where the family has resided for a number of years. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Osborn.
Funeral services were held at the Pepperton church Wednesday afternoon, with the pastor, Rev. G. O. Fuller, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.

Oullis, John George
Jackson Progress-Argus, Mat 31, 1962
Father of Mrs. Rossey Died in California
Mr. John George Oullis, 69, of Lower Lake, Calif., father of Mrs. F. C. Rossey Jr., Jackson, died Wednesday May 23rd, following an extended illness.
Born in Argoss, Greece, Mr. Oullis, a retired machinist, came to America at an early age. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Oakland, Calif. and was a veteran of World War I.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Berkely Hills Chapel in Berkely, Calif. with interment in the Golden Gate Cemetery in San Francisco. Member of the American Legion Post of Lower Lake served as pallbearers and had charge of graveside services.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Flora Oullis of Lower Lake, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. E. E. Peterson of Beverley, Mass.; Mrs. F. C. Rossey Jr., Jackson; one son, George Oullis of Grand Marais, Minn.

Outhouse, Annie Manley
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Mar 1954
Jackson Burial For Mrs. Outhouse
Mrs. Annie Manley Outhouse, 73, former resident of Jackson, died early Tuesday at her home 836 Fayetteville Road, SE, Atlanta. She had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Trinity Chapel with the Rev. J. Foster Young officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery at 4 p. m. with A. S. Turner & Sons and Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Outhouse spent most of her life in Jackson, but moved to Atlanta several years ago. She was born in Hampton, and while a resident of Jackson was an active religious worker. She was a member of Kirkwood Methodist Church, and was the widow of Frank Outhouse.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. W. Richards of Atlanta; a son, Edwin Outhouse of Atlanta; brother, George P. Manley of Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Smerring and Mrs. Louie J. Fox of Atlanta; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Outhouse, James Willard
Butts County Progress January 27, 1911
Aged Veteran Claimed By The Grim Reaper
The death of J. W. Outhouse took place at the residence of Mrs. Virginia Manley Tuesday night at 8:30 o'clock and followed a few days illness with pneumonia. His death came as a surprise and shock to the people of the city. Mr. Outhouse, who was 73years of age, was a native of Minnesota and had lived in Jackson for the past fifteen years, having traded a store and mill in his native state for a farm in Butts county a number of years ago.
Mr. Outhouse is survived by two children, Mrs. R. R. McCord, of Roswell, M. M., and Mr. F. H. Outhouse, of Rockmart.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 and was conducted by Rev. R. C. Cleckler. Interment was in the city cemetery.
Mr. Outhouse was a good citizen and a man of considerable means, owing very desirable property near the city. He was attracted to the South through having been in this section during the war. He was a member of the medical director's staff in that conflict. He loved the warm sunny climate in the South and often spoke in terms of praise of the fine weather here. He was not a member of any church though a regular attendant of church services.

Outhouse, Rinnie F. Keizer
The Jacksonian July 26, 1907
Death of Mrs. Outhouse Occurred Friday July 20.
On Friday 20th occurred the death of Mrs. J. W. Outhouse at her home in Jackson. Mrs. Outhouse had been ill for quite a while and her death was not a surprise to her friends. Mr. and Mrs. Outhouse came from Minnesota about twenty years ago, and at once won the esteem of all who knew them. Mrs. Outhouse leaves a husband and two children to mourn her departure.

The Jackson Argus July 19, 1907
Mrs. Outhouse Gone Home.
After many years of delicate health and several weeks of suffering and confinement to her bed, Mrs. J. W. Outhouse went last Friday afternoon to her reward.
No one could come in touch with her without feeling the purity of her life, and her influence for that which was good and true. She was a most consistent member of the Methodist church, a faithful attendant upon its services, a lover of the cottage prayer meetings, a zealous worker for missions, a generous giver, and above all, a deeply spiritual Christian. How rarely we meet one with so many rich gifts.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church, Rev. W. R. Branham, her pastor for four years, conducted the last sad rites. In his beautiful talk he stressed three points in her life, "Her Devotion to God's Word, Her Faith in Prayer, and her zeal for Missions."
We meet her type so seldom that we feel her loss more keenly. Her going away is a great to her husband and children, her church, her community, but to her it is a great gain.

Outhouse, Willard Manley
Butts County Progress September 23, 1910
Infant Son Of Mr. And Mrs. F. B. Outhouse Dead.
Willard Manley, the two year old son, and only child of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Outhouse, formerly of Jackson but now of Rockmart, died Sunday night at a private sanitarium in Atlanta where he was taken for treatment several weeks ago. During his parents visit to Jackson and Indian Springs about the middle of August he contracted an illness which baffled the physicians skill and which was at first pronounced pneumonia. He grew steadily worse until death triumphed over his suffering.
Willard was an usually bright and handsome little fellow and had just reached the age to learn those cunning ways of childhood which endeared him to so many friends. The remains were brought down from Atlanta Monday morning and the funeral services were held at 3 o'clock that afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Outhouse's sister, Mrs. Leila Kinsman. The services were conducted by Rev. R. C. Clecker of the Methodist church.
In their deep sorrow, Mr. and Mrs. Outhouse have the sympathy of the entire town,

Ouzts, Julian W.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jul 1972
Plane Crash Takes Life of Julian Ouzts
Two prominent Vidalia residents, one formerly of Jackson, were killed Saturday morning when their light plane crashed during takeoff at the Vidaiia Municipal Airport.
Killed in the crash were Nat O. Carter, 46, City Court Judge of Vidalia and an attorney, and Julian W. Ouzts, owner and operator of Murchison Funeral Home.
The plane a Cessna 172, stalled during takeoff and spun out. It hit an airport dragstrip and crashed into a guardrail where it burst into flames, according to Airport Manager B. E. Nobles. Both men were badly burned.
Nobles said the two were on a pleasure flight when the crash occurred. Mr. Ouzts, an experienced pilot with a private license who flew often from the airport, was piloting the plane, Mr. Nobles said Ouzts owned the plane.
In the early 50's Mr. Ouzts and his wife lived in Jackson where the was employed at Haisten Bros. Funeral Home. While in Jackson he was a member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and active in other civic affairs. Upon leaving here he moved to Vidalia where he became affiliated with the Murchison Funeral Home, eventually buying and operating it.
Mr. Ouzts was a graduate of the John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tenn. He was a member of the Coastal Empire Pilots Association. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Ouzts was a past commander of the Vidalia American Legion and past president of the Vidalia Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Vidalia Masonic Lodge, the Vidalia Country Club, the Elks Club and the Moose Club, and was a member of Vidalia First Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Mr. Ouzts were held Sunday afternoon at four o'clock from the Vidalia First Baptist Church with burial in Lake View Memorial Cemetery.
Graveside services for Mr. Carter were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in Pinecrest Cemetery in Vidalia.
Mr. Ouzts is survived by his widow, Mrs. Twila Parrott Ouzts of Vidalia; one daughter, Miss Mary Lou Ouzts of Vidalia; one son, Julian W. Ouzts, Jr. of Vidalia; two sisters, Mrs. W. P. Mann of Athens and Mrs. Horace Holland of Winder; four brothers, J. Guy Ouzts and Claude Ouzts, both of Winder, and James Ouzts and A. Lee Ouzts, both of Atlanta.

Owen, E. M., Hon.
Jackson Progress-Argus 22 June 1939
Hon. E. M. Owen Dies Suddenly In Washington City
Fourth District Congressman Seized with Heart Attack and Succumbs in Taxicab Wednesday Night
Personal friends and political supporters of Hon. E. M. Owen, congressman from the Fourth District, were shocked to learn of his death which occurred Wednesday night in Washington as the result of a heart attack. He died en route from the house office building to his hotel while riding in a taxicab.
The funeral services will be held in Griffin and burial will be Zebulon, according to present p|ans, but arrangements have not been completed.
Born in Pike county in 1877, Mr. Owen was 62 years old. He was graduated from Gordon Institute, Barnesville, the University of Georgia law school, edited the Pike County Journal, represented Pike county in the legislature and served as solicitor general of the Flint circuit and later of the Griffin circuit. When Congressman W. C. Wright retired from Congress, Mr. Owen was elected to succeed him and has been named at each succeeding election. Last year he was elected in a three-cornered race, winning over Phillips Moore and Sidney Camp.
As a member of Congress Mr. Owen was active in working for his constituents and as a member of the committee showed deep concern over farm legislation. Representing the important Fourth District, which leads the state in textiles, peach culture and dairying, Mr. Owen secured many benefits for his district, including post office buildings, CCC camps and other projects.
A man of agreeable personality, Mr. Owen was held in high regard by his constituents.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. H. B. Floyd, of Rome; a son, E. M. Owen, Jr., of Birmingham, Ala.; a brother, Dr. J. C. Owen, of Griffin. His wife, the former Miss Alma Jones, of Meriwether county, died in 1928.
Always a loyal Democrat and stalwart party leader, the death of Congressman Owen is genuinely regretted and Governor Rivers and the Georgia delegation in Washington all joined in high tribute to the beloved statesman.

Owen, Jimmie Hope
Jackson Progress Argus Feb 13 1931
Small Child Taken by Death Tuesday Morning
Jimmie Hope, the two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Owen, of Stark, died Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock. Funeral services were held at Macedonia Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. The child is survived by his parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McClure, of Corbin, Ky., and grandmother, Mrs. N. J. Harmon, of Atlanta.

Owens, Andy Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Apr 1990
Andy Lee Owens, 97, of 1487 McGarity Road in McDonough, died Thursday, April 5, at the Newton House of Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 8, at the Phillipi Baptist Church near Locust Grove with the Rev. J. W. Head, the Rev. Roy Hammond, and the Rev. Oscar Walker officiating. Interment was in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Owens was born in Jenkinsburg May 10, 1892, the son of the late William Henry Owens and Mattie Capps Owens. His wife was the late Ora Thomas Owens. He was a former employee of the Butts County Road Dept., Fisk and Carter Construction Co., the Henry County Road Dept., and was a former prison guard. Mr. Owens was a member of the Phillipi Baptist Church in Henry County.
Survivors include his daughter, Louise Owens Leverette of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren Dennis and Deborah Fogg of McDonough, Kenneth and Jannell Fogg of Roswell, Jimmy L. Leverette Jr. of Cordele, Jeannine F. Mansfield of Decatur, Stella F. and Rick Morris of Fayetteville, Marie L. and Eddie Clay of Austell, Bonnie L. and John Rayburn of Locust Grove, Gwen L. Anderson of Jonesboro, and Leah Leverette of Austell; 14 great grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Contributions in Mr. Owens' memory should be sent to the American Diabetes Association.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Owens, Annie Mae Smith
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 30, 1958
Macedonia Rites Held Friday for Mrs. Joe Owens
Funeral services for Mrs. Joe Owens, 52, who died January 18 at her home in Buffalo, N. Y., were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Edgar Welch, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
Mrs. Owens, the former Miss Annie Mae Smith, was a native of Butts county but had lived in New York for several years. She was the daughter of the late Z. P. Smith and Mrs. Lizzie Barnes Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Owens; daughter, Mrs. Helen Nafe; son, Cecil Brown, all of Buffalo, N. Y.; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Vaughn, Mrs. Bertha Kitchens, both of Jackson; Mrs. May Singley, Barnesville; Mrs. Ophelia Dickson, Milledgeville; three brothers, Austin Smith and Albert Smith, both of Jackson; John M. (Buck) Smith, Barnesville; four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Watson Vaughn, William Vaughn, Felton Spinks, Rufus Kitchens, Alfonso Smith, W. A. Smith.

Owens, Isaac B.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Apr 1965
Isaac B. Owens Dies Suddenly
Friends of Mrs. J. R. E'Dalgo of Jenkinsburg sympathize with her in the death of her father, Isaac B. Owens, 83, who died unexpectedly at his home in Ellaville Friday, April 9.
Mr. Owens was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Schley County with the Rev. Clarence Graddick officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Giddens Funeral Home of Ellaville had charge of arrangements.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. J. R. E'Dalgo of Jenkinsburg, Mrs. P. P. Smith of Atlanta and Mrs. D. W. Harris of San Diego, Calif.; a son, Charles R. Owens of Buena Vista; two brothers, John Owens of Ellaville and David L. Owens of Leslie; three sisters, Mrs. Walter Darden of Ellaville, Mrs. W. E. Peters of Albany and Mrs. Ida Jordan of Americus; 12 grandchildren.

Owens, Otilia
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Apr 1984
Mrs. Otilia Owens of 71 Lannon Ave., Atlanta, died March 28 at Grady Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Survivors include a daughter, Eva Miller of Atlanta; granddaughter, Yolanda Mosley, and grandson, Chip Miller, both of Atlanta.
Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Little Friendship Baptist Church with Dr. E. L. Thomas officiating. Burial was in Monte Vista Cemetery in Atlanta.
Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Oxenford, John H.
Jackson Progress Argus 8 Mar 1973
Mr. Oxenford Passes In Pennsylvania
Mr. John H. Oxenford, 81, of Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, father of Daniel G. Oxenford of Jackson, died February 22nd at Pottstown Hospital, Pottstown, Pa. following a two week period of ill health. Mr. Oxenford suffered a stroke on February 8th.
Mr. Oxenford was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sassamansville, Pa. and was a retired plaster contractor.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 26th, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. Luther E. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery with L. W. Ott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lamar McCrary of Orlando, Fla.; one son, Daniel G. Oxenford of Jackson; one step-son, Clarence Leeser of Boyertown, Pa.

Oxford (Oliver), Wash
The Jackson Argus March 17, 1899
The many friends of "Uncle" Wash Oliver are sorry to learn of his death which occurred in Jasper county last week. He was veteran minister of the Primitive Baptist order.

The Jackson Argus March 22, 1901
"Uncle Wash's" Monument.
The dedication and unveiling of the monument erected to the memory of the late Uncle Wash Oliver, who departed this life March 11th, 1900, will take place at Midway church on the fifth Sunday of this month.
Midway church is located about equal distance between Milner and Barnesville, in Pike county, and being easily accessible from all directions, there will no doubt be a great crowd in attendance, to pay respect and do honor to one of the grandest old men who has ever lived in Georgia. "Uncle Wash" as he was familiarly called, was honored and loved by all who knew him. He was a typical old Southern gentleman and was a preacher whose power for good was recognized by the church and the people. He was a patriarch whose service was given to God, and his life was a shining example to the world.
The exercises will begin at ten o'clock a.m. and dinner will be served on the grounds at twelve o'clock. Rev. E. W. Hammond will deliver the dedication sermon at eleven o'clock in the morning, and Major Hunt, of Barnesville, will make the unveiling address at two o'clock in the afternoon. The exercises will last all day.
Dr. Hammond and Dr. J. M. Brittain, who had the selection of the monument, have purchased a beautiful and appropriate shaft, ten and a half feet high of white Georgia marble.

Ozburn, Alice Kelley
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 27, 1952
Mrs. Alice Ozburn Claimed by Death
Mrs. Alice Kelley Ozburn, 79, resident of Pepperton, died Sunday in an Atlanta hospital as the result of a long illness.
Daughter of Joseph Kelley and Mary Elizabeth Kelley, she was born July 22, 1873 in Butts county. She was the widow of the late Mr. Jesse Ozburn.
Funeral services were held at the Pepperton Baptist Church Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. M. O. Harrell officiating. Burial was in the Pepperton cemetery with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home directing arrangements.
Survivors are nieces and nephews, including Mrs. R. W. Carr, Sr., Mrs. Sam Henderson, C. B Wise, W. G. Wise, D. B. Wise, John K. Wise, Doris T. Wise, all of Jackson; Mrs. William Crane, A. P. Woods, Lamar Woods, R. H. Wise, Raymond Kelley, Arthur Kelley, all of Griffin; Jim Kelley of Gainesville.

Ozbum, James Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Mar 1994
James Paul Ozbum of Jackson died Wed., March 16, at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 18, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Sellers officiating. Interment was in the Prospect Methodist Cemetery in Jasper County.
Mr. Ozburn was born Oct. 29, 1912 in Jasper County, son of the late Tom Ozburn and the late Florie Aaron Ozburn.
He was a roofing contractor and a veteran of World War II having served in the 82 Airborne Division. He was a member of the Prospect Methodist Church and Sheetmetal Union #85.
Survivors include wife, Anne Nail Daniel Ozburn; sisters, Lois Ellis of Atlanta, Lillian Geiger of Palatka, FL and Bernice Forrester of Lithia Springs; brother, Bobby Ozburn of Lithia Springs; and several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Ozburn, Richard W.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Aug 1954
Griffin Man Is Killed Saturday As Car Overturns
Richard W. Ozburn, 25, of 114 W. Poplar St., Griffin, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon at about 2:15 o'clock when the car in which he was riding alone overturned a mile west of Jackson on Route 16, the Griffin-Jackson Road. The car was proceeding in the direction of Jackson when the mishap occurred.
Ozburn was thrown clear of the car and suffered compound fractures of the skull which caused immediate death, according to a Jackson physician. The car was demolished and according to Butts County Sheriff J. D. Pope the auto probably rolled over as many as three times. It is believed that Ozburn ran off the shoulder on the right and in an attempt to pull the car onto the road, lost control and overturned.

Ozburn, Vannie May Spradling
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Apr 1983
      Mrs. Vannie May Ozburn, 72, of Route 2, Jackson, the Big Dam community, died the afternoon of March 29 at the Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
      Mrs. Ozburn was born in Turner County, the daughter of the late John May and Mrs. Lavenia Spradling May. She had lived in Butts County for many years.
      Survivors include her husband, James Ozburn of Jackson; brother, John May of Flovilla; sister, Mrs. Idealia Stephenson of Byron; several nieces and nephews.
      Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Howell officiating. Burial was in the Prospect Methodist cemetery in Jasper County.
      Pallbearers were Danny Hoard, Ben Hill Dover, Jim Browning, W. J. Horton, Robert C. Smith, and Roy Aaron.
      Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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