Pace, Alrie Shroat
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 1994
     Alrie Shroat Pace of Jackson died Fri., Sept. 23.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Sept. 25, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Skyland, NC.
     Survivors include sons, James D. Pace of Forest Park, Richard A. Pace of Morrow and Gerald P. Pace of Rex; daughters, Theresa P. Ferguson of Thompson, Paula P. Vaughn of Jackson; sisters, Hazel McKenny of Hendersonville, NC, Harriett Howell of Ashville, NC and Katherine Mancilla of San Diego, CA; brothers, Albert Shroat and James J. Shroat, both of Ashville, NC; 11 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
     Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home of Morrow was in charge of arrangements.

Pace, Asbury Mitchell
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Apr 1939
Mr. A. M. Pace Is Called By Death
     Mr. Asbury Mitchell Pace, 74 years of age, died at his home on Indian Springs street at 2:30 Tuesday morning after a long illness. The death of this widely known citizen brought expressions of regret from a host of friends here and elsewhere in the state.
     Born in Butts county of sturdy of pioneer stock, Mr. Pace was a son of William Pace and Mrs. Judia Bond Pace. Throughout a long life had been actively identified with the growth and progress of this section. He served in many positions of trust and responsibility and always proved faithful to the confidence of friends. For many years Mr: Pace served as superintendent of the Macedonia Sunday school. He was a member and deacon in the Macedonia Baptist church and took a keen interest in religious activities as long as his health would permit.
     One of the pioneer dairy farmers of middle Georgia, Mr. Pace was instrumental in placing purebred Jersey cattle on many farms in this section. He was an ardent advocate of registered cattle and chose the Jersey breed for special attention. Until advancing years forced him to give up active business interests, he successfully operated a general farm and dairy in the Cedar Rock section. He was acquainted with many noted livestock breeders in the South and his farm had often been visited by cattle enthusiasts.
     Until his resination [sic] a short time ago, Mr. Pace served for several years as a member of the board of Tax Equalizers. He was interested in education and good government and used his influence on the right side of all progressive measures.
     Surviving relatives include his wife, the former Miss Isadora Stewart, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Tom Stewart, esteemed residents of Butts county; five daughters, Mrs. Frank Denham, of Eatonton; Mrs. Clifford Kimbell, Mrs. Ruby Burford, Mrs. W. Lloyd White and Miss Lucile Pace, all of Jackson; four sons, W. E. Pace, of Eastman; S. S. Pace and Esca Pace, of Jackson, and M. H. Pace, of Thomaston. He also is survived by several grandly children.
     Impressive funeral rites were held at the Jackson Baptist church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. G. A. Briggs, pastor, assisted by Rev. Eugene Daniel, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated. The high esteem in which this well known citizen was held was attested by the numerous floral offerings.
     Pallbearers were George F. Etheridge, R. E. Evans, V. L. Jinks, F. H. Morgan, Dr. R. A. Franklin, L. J. McMichael.
     Burial was in Cedar Rock cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Pace, Dorothy Ann Washington
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Apr 1994
    Dorothy Ann Washington Pace of Jackson died Fri., April 1.
Funeral services were held Sat., April 2, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Jakes officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
    Mrs. Pace was born Aug. 6, 1926 in Butts County, daughter of the late Forest and Ruby Lee Greer Washington.
    Survivors include husband, Sammy Pace; children, Tweenie Kinney, Sabina and Robbie Reeves, Bowman and Susan Pace and Torey Huggins, all of Jackson; brother, Gip Washington of Jackson; sister, Mary Lou White of Jackson; and six grandchildren.
    Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pace, Esca Harvey
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Aug 1944
Esca Pace Died August 24 After A Long Illness
     Esca H. Pace, 48 years of age, Jackson alderman, widely known business and civic leader, died at his home on west Third street at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, August 24, after a long illness. He had been in impaired health for several months, during which he underwent hospitalization at leading southern institutions, and recently his condition had been critical.
     The death of Mr. Pace removes of the county's best known businessmen and a man who was actively identified with the progress and development of the community. For the past eight years he had served as a member of city council from the third ward and in that position gave careful study to the community's affairs. He was at the time of death chairman of the Street and Sanitary committee of council and in this work he showed keen interest.
     Born August 21, 1896, the son of Mrs. Isadore Stewart Pace and the late Mr. A. M. Pace, he spent practically his entire business career in Butts county except for the time he served in World War I. I that war he served in the United States Navy.
     After the war he returned to Jackson and embarked upon a business career. He started the Pace Bus Lines between Atlanta and Macon over route 42, and later the Pace Bus Lines from Griffin to Athens. The freight lines he later sold to what is now the Atlanta-Macon Motor Express, and the passenger lines to the Bass Bus Lines of Athens. A pioneer in this section in this line of service, he saw the business develop to large proportions.
     In recent years Mr. Pace had devoted his attention to the sale of harvesting machinery and farm implements, handling a nationally known and popular brand of machinery.
     Member of the Jackson Methodist church, Mr. Pace was equally interested in civic affairs. He was a past president of the Jackson. Kiwanis club and attended state and nation conventions and proved an energetic and influential member of that
group. Interested in public affairs, loyal to his friends, and a forward looking citizen, Mr. Pace had many friends throughout the county. He was a Mason and member of the American Legion.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Allie McNair; his mother; three
brothers, Ernest Pate of Eastman; Stewart Pace of Jackson and Melvin Pace of Florida; five sisters, Mrs. J. C. Kimbell, Mrs. Ruby Burford, Mrs. Lloyd White and Miss Lucile Pace of Jackson, and Mrs. Frank Denham of Eatonton.
     Funeral services, largely attended by relatives and friends, were held at the Jackson Methodist church at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. E. M. Wise, officiated and paid deserved tribute to the life and character of this widely known citizen. Lovely floral offerings, the gift of friends, relatives and organizations, attested the esteem in which he was held.
     The pallbearers were P. H. Weaver, J. M. Browning, Leonard Gray, J. C. Newton, H. M. Moore and J. L. Reddick.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.

Pace, James Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Aug 1994
     James Paul Pace of Jackson died Wed., Aug. 10.
     Funeral services were held Fri., Aug, 12 at the Pope Dickson & Son Morrow Chapel with the Forest Park Masonic Lodge officiating. Interment was in Skyland, NC. Mr. Pace had retired from Delta after 39 years.
     Survivors include wife, Alrie S. Pace; sons, James D. Pace of Forest Park, Richard A. Pace of Morrow and Gerald P. Pace of Rex; daughters, Theresa P. Ferguson of Thompson-and Paula P. Vaughn of Jackson; sister, Willie Josephine Franklin of North Carolina; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
     Pope Dickson & Son funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

Pace, Juda A. Bond
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 25, 1916
Mrs. Pace Dies At Age Eighty-seven
     At the age of 87 years, Mrs. Juda Pace, one of the county's most respected women, died at the home of her son, Mr. A. M. Pace, at 7 o'clock Monday morning. Death was due to the infirmities of old age.
     Mrs. Pace was a native of Butts county and was a splendid Christian character, widely known and loved for her many estimable traits of character.
     When sixteen years of age she joined Macedonian church and had been a devoted member since that time. She was held in affectionate esteem by all who knew her and her passing came as a shock to the family and a large circle of friends.
     The surviving relatives are a son, Mr. A. M. Pace; a sister, Mrs. Kendrick, of Texas; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
     The funeral was held at Macedonia Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Dr. Robert VanDeventer conducting the impressive service. The pallbearers were six of her grandsons. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.
  
Pace, Malvern H.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Dec 1969
M. H. Pace Passes At Auburndale
     Mr. Malvern H. Pace, 67, of Auburndale, Florida passed away Friday morning, December 5th, at his home. He had been quite sick for several months.
     Born in Butts County on December 2, 1902, he was the son of the late Mr. Asbury M. Pace and Mrs. Isodora Stewart Pace. He was a member of the Auburndale United Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Kersey Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at four o'clock. Interment was in the family plot in the Auburndale City Cemetery.
     Mr. Pace is survived by three sons, Malvern S. Pace of Decatur, J. Ercell Pace and Don L. Pace, both of Auburndale; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Denham of Eatonton, Mrs. Lois Kimbell of McDonough, Mrs. Ruby Burford, Mrs. Lloyd White and Mrs. Frank Fountain, all of Jackson; six grandchildren. Those from Jackson attending the funeral of Mr. Pace were Mrs. Lloyd White, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fountain, Charles Fountain, all of Jackson; Mrs. Judia F. Frazier, Atlanta, and Mr. and, Mrs. B. J. Parkerson of Eastman, Mrs. Parkerson being a niece of Mr. Pace.

Pace, Mary Frances
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1963
Mrs. Pace Dies In Auburndale
     Mrs. Mary Frances Pace, 54, of 715 Sunset Avenue, Auburndale, Florida, died Saturday at Lakeland General Hospital.
     She was a native of Georgia and moved to Auburndale twenty years ago. She was employed by Miller's Dress Shop at Lakeland. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Auburndale.
     Survivors include her husband, M. H. Pace of Auburndale; three sons, Malvern of Decatur, Ercell and Don of Auburndale; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Boyd of McDonough, and Mrs. Coyle Demore of Detroit, Mich.; four brothers, Lay, Franklin, Laurie and George Strawn, all of McDonough; five grandchildren.

Pace, Ramey Virgil
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1993
     Ramey Virgil Pace, 65, of Jackson, died Wed., June 30, at his home after an apparent heart attack.
     Funeral services were held Sat., July 3, at Jackson First Baptist Church with Rev Danny Hughes and Rev Bill O'Connor officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Pace was the son of the late Sanders Stewart Pace and Lizzie Smith Pace.
     He was in the U. S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre and was with the first group to land at Iwo Jima. He also served in Korea. He retired from General Motors and was a former
     Civil Defense director for Jackson/Butts County and was a volunteer fireman. For several years, he was an active coach for the Little League program. Mr. Pace was a member of General Motors Retirees and Jackson First Baptist Church.
     Survivors include wife Grace Davis Pace of Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law Ramey and Cathy Pace of Warner Robins, Esca and Denise Pace of Lilbum and Stewart Pace of Gumming; brother Sammy Pace of Jackson; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pace, Sanders Stewart
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jul 1969
S. S. Pace Was Buried Monday At Macedonia
     Mr. Sanders Stewart Pace, 75, Widely known resident of Route 2, Jackson, died early Saturday afternoon, July 5th, at the VA Hospital in Dublin where he had been a patient since July 17.
     Mr. Pace was born May 14, 1894 in Butts county, the son of the late Mr. Asbury Pace and Mrs. Isodora Stewart Pace, also of Butts county. Mr. Pace was a veteran of World War I and a retired farmer.
     Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Monday morning, July 7, at the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Worthville Methodist Church cemetery in Butts county.
     Mr. Pace is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Pace; two sons, Samuel L. Pace and Virgil Pace, both of Jackson; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Denham of Eatonton, Mrs. Ruby Burford, Mrs. Lois Kimbell, Mrs. Frank Fountain and Mrs. Lloyd White, all of Jackson; one brother, M. H. Pace of Auburndale, Florida; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were John B. Long, P. H. Cawthon, L. H. Cawthon, Franklin Cawthon, Lawrence Morgan, and M. L. Hodges Jr.

Pace, Sarah Isadora Stewart
  Jackson Progress-Argus, December 3, 1953
Mrs. A. M. Pace Called by Death
     Mrs. Isadora Stewart Pace, 84, widow of the late Mr. Asbury Mitchell Pace, died at 3:30 a.m. November 26 at her home on North Oak street. Her health had been im**red for some time and recently she suffered a fall that brought on complications.
     Born in Newton county of distinguished middle Georgia pioneers, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stewart. At the age of two the family moved to Butts county and she made her home here throughout a long life.
     Mrs. Pace was a member of Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church and had strong qualities of womanhood that endeared her to a wide circle of friends. Her husband preceding his death was community leader and was widely known as a breeder of Jersey cattle.
     Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Burford, Mrs. Lloyd White, Mrs. Frank Fountain, Mrs. J. C. Kimbell, all of Jackson; Mrs. Frank Denham of Eatonton; three sons, M. H. Pace of Auburndale, Fla.; W. E. Pace of Eastman and Stewart S. Pace of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Will Stroud of Henry county; nineteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 at Cedar Rock with Rev. Jerry Partain officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were grandsons, W. E. Pace Jr., Frank Denham, Calvin Burford, Albert Kimbell, Ercell Pace, Virgil Pace.

Pace, William Ernest
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jul 1964
W. E. Pace, Butts Native, Dies in Eastman
     Funeral services for Mr. W. E. Pace, 75, of Eastman, who died Thursday, July 2nd, at his home in Eastman, were held Friday afternoon at four o'clock from the Eastman First Methodist Church. The Rev. Al R. Crumpler officiated with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Pace had lived in Dodge County for the past 34 years. He was a retired merchant and a member of the Eastman First Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his Wife, Mrs. W. E. Pace; three daughters, Mrs. J. D. SmIth of Covington; Miss Alma Pace and Mrs. B. J. Parkenson, both of Eastman; a son, W. E. Pace Jr. of Sylvania five sisters, Mrs. Frank Denham of Eatonton, Mrs. Lois KimbeII, Mrs. Ruby Burford, Mrs. Lloyd WhIte and Mrs. Frank Fountain all of Jackson; and two brothers, M. H. Pace of Auburndale, Fla. and Stewart Pace of Jackson.
     The body lay in state at the Horne Funeral Home until an hour before the service.

Padgett, Joseph A.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1955
Jos. A. Padgett Died in Florida
     Joseph A. Padgett, 71, retired railroad worker and resident of Flovilla for several years, died Friday at 1 a. m. Death followed a period of ill health of several years and a critical illness of a few weeks.
     Born in Gwinnett county, son of IW. R. Padgett and Mrs. Lucy Jones Nichols Padgett, he had resided in Atlanta and Flovilla for many years. IlI health forced his retirement as a railroad worker. He was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mollie Head Padgett; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Irons of San Leandro, Calif. and Mrs. M. E. Aiken of Covington; sister, Mrs. T. E. McCart of Grayson; brother, Charlie Padgett of Mt. Vernon, Texas.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at the Flovilla Baptist, Church. The Rev. Clayton Gilmer was the officiating minister. Burial was in, the Sandy Creek cemetery with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were S. A. Elliott, Eros Mayfield, George Barnes, Curtis Johnson, Elbert Long, Leonard Hodges.

Padgett, Mollie Head
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Mar 1982
     Mrs. Mollie Head Padgett, 92, of Heard street, Flovilla, died late Monday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital where she had been a patient for one day.
     Born in Butts County on December 5, 1889, Mrs. Padgett was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walker Head of Butts County and the widow of the late J. A. Padgett of Flovilla.
     She was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church.
     Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Inez Akin of Covington; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Ham of Stockbridge, Mrs. Lucy Sutton of Forsyth, and Mrs. Eunice Amerson of Miami, Fla.; one brother, Wilbur Head of Perry; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Sara Head of Atlanta. Four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
     Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 p.m. at the Flovilla Baptist Church. Rev. Larry Duke and Rev. Durwood Cason will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Sandy Creek Cemetery in Butts County.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Page, Joseph Alexander
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Apr 1994
     Joseph Alexander Page, 50, was killed in the tne of duty March 28 while serving on a drug enforcement task force in Southern California.
     Funeral services were held by the Drug Enforcement Agency in California. A memorial graveside service will be held in McRae with representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency.
     Mr. Page was born in McRae, had lived in Atlanta, and graduated from St. Bernard's College in Cullman, AL. He served in the U. S. Army as a technical advisor in Iran and Germany
     Survivors include son, Scott Page of Atlanta; brother, George Page of Butts County; uncle Ray Page and nephews Charlie and iiean, from Atlanta.
     The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to MARE (To Keep Kids Off Drugs), c/o Sgt. Ken Griffeth, PO Box 16, Zebulon, GA 30295.

Page, P. G., Prof.
Jackson Progress Argus 9 Dec 1932
Prof. Page, Well Known Negro Educator, Passes
     The death of Prof. P. G. Page, well-known negro educator, occurred on November 1 in Cleveland, Ohio, where he had resided for the past several years. The body was brought to Jackson and funeral services were held Wednesday.
     Page was a remarkable negro. Born in Africa, he came to this country when a young man and by his own efforts achieved a splendid education. He was a graduate of Brown University, Providence, R. I. He was superintendent of the colored school in Jackson for several years and by his tact won many friends among the white residents. After leaving Jackson he went North where he had since resided.

Paget, Joe Ansley
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Nov 1992
     Joe Ansley Paget, 61, of Grifton, N. C, died Fri., Nov. 6,1992.
     Funeral services were held Sunday in the chapel of Farmer's Funeral Home in Ayden, N. C.
     Survivors include wife, Janie Paget of Grifton; son Dr. Joe Paget of Blacksburg, W. V.; daughters Jan Loftin of West Palm Beach, Fla., Judy Hebra of Greensboro, N. C. and Jill Carpenter of Mt. Olive, N. C; seven grandchildren; mother and father Col. and Mrs. M. C. Paget Sr. of East Point; and brother M. C. (Ben) Paget Jr. of Jackson.

Paget, Martha Ansley (Alice)
Jackson Progress Argus 03 May 1995
     Martha Ansley (Alice) Paget, 94, of East Point died Friday, April 28, a t South Fulton Regional Medical Center.
     Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, at First Baptist Church of College Park with Dr. A. Hugh MacDonald, Mr. Walter Huff and Rev. Doc Eubanks officiating. Entombment services were held Monday, May 1, at Westview Abby. Mrs. Paget was a retired history teacher at College Park High School.
     Survivors include husband. Col. M. C. Paget Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, M. C. and Frances Paget Jr. of Jackson; daughter-in-law, Janie Paget of Grifton, NC; sister, Ruth Limbrough of Gainesville, FL; grandsons, Jeff Paget of Jackson, Mike Paget of Columbia, SC, Joe , Jill, Jan and Judy Paget of Virginia, North Carolina and Florida; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Joe Paget of Gnfton, NC.

Paiteruint, Cecil
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Oct 1976
Butts Prisoner Dies in Cell From Hanging
     The body of Cecil Paiteruint, 56, of Bainbridge, was discovered in his cell at the Butts County Diagnostic Center on Sunday morning about 2:30 a.m. by a member of the correctional staff.
     The prisoner was found hanging by a bed sheet in his cell and death was caused by strangulation, according to a preliminary report from the State Crime Lab.
     Pending an inquest, the death has been ruled an apparent suicide.
     Mr. Paiteruint's remains were sent to the Parker Bramblett Funeral Home in Camilla for interment.

Palmer, Paul Scott
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Oct 1994
     Paul Scott Palmer, 50, of Barnesville died Fri., Oct. 7, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Oct. 9, at Calvary Baptist tlurch in Barnesville with Rev. Don Breland officiating. Interment was in the Flat Creek Cemetery in Clarksville.
     Mr. Palmer was born in Jefferson and was former resident Jackson. He was owner/operator of the Tussahaw Creek Kennel, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Barnesville and was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Reserves.
     Survivors include wife, Jane B. Palmer of Barnesville; daughters, Ginger Peterson and Marlynn Realiff, both of Atlanta, Paul Huemmer of Texas and Rebecca Palmer of Griffin; friends, Clifford and Hazel Palmer of Lithonia; brothers, Pete Palmer of San Antonio, TX, Rex Palmer of Auburn and Jeff Palmer; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Cullough Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangemnts.

Pardee, Don Albert, Judge
The Jackson Progress-Argus October 3, 1919
Judge Pardee Claimed By Death In Atlanta
Oldest jurist in point of service on U.S. Court Bench
     Atlanta, Sept.27 Judge Don Albert Pardee, oldest judge in point of service on any United States court bench, died at his home on Ponce de Leon avenue Friday morning of acute indigestion.
     Judge Pardee, who was the senior judge of the fifth circuit court of appeals of the United Stated, was 82 years old. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Judge William E. Pardee, of Ohio.
     Following funeral service in Atlanta, the body was taken to Wadsworth, Ohio, where Judge Pardee was born for funeral and interment.

Parham, Adell F.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Aug 1987
     Adell F. Parham of Fayetteville died July 28 following a lengthy illness.
     The funeral was held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in College Park.
     Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. Larry Parham of Mobile, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. J. Derrell Parham of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandsons and one granddaughter; sisters,
     Mrs. C. W. Brown of Winterville and Mrs. James O. Browning of Jackson.
     The C. J. Mowell Funeral Home in Fayetteville was in charge of arrangements.

Paris, Henry
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 2, 1926
Mr. Henry Paris Died On Monday.
     The death of Mr. Henry Paris, 69, a prominent and well-to-do citizen of Sandersville, occurred at Indian Springs Monday morning at 3 o'clock. He had been at Indian Springs for the benefit of his health, suffering from Bright's disease and other complications.
     A native of Germany, Mr. Paris came to this country when a young man and for a good many years had been a resident of Sandersville. He was engaged in farming and the mercantile business and was a man of affairs in his home town. He is survived by his widow and several sons and daughters.
     The body was carried to Sandersville Monday for funeral and interment.
  
Park, Lois Dean Gushee
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Apr 1959
Mrs. Lois Park, 93, Buried Thursday at Flovilla Cemetery
     Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Dean Gushee Park, 93, of Indian Springs, who died in Monroe county Tuesday night, April 21, following a lengthy illness, were held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the Flovilla Methodist Church with the Rev. Adrian Warwick and the Rev. Don Welch officiating. The body lay in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     A native of Massachusetts, Mrs. Park was a familiar and beloved figure at Indian Springs where she had lived for many years. She was the widow of Albert J. Park, and the daughter of Edward Gushee and Mrs. Malvina Cook Gushee. She was a member of the Flovilla Methodist Church.
     Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Esther Fennesse and Mrs. Carol F. Daiute; one son, Francis Edward Park; and a sister, Mrs. Bernice Gushee, all of Massachusetts; and several grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were W. L. Holloway, Jimmy Cornell, Dan Hoard, Leonard Gregory, Horace Bankston and H. B. Whitaker.
     Hart's Mortuary of Macon was in charge of arrangements.

Parker, Mrs.
  Butts County Progress July 15, 1910
     Mrs. Parker, an inmate of the county farm, died Wednesday. The funeral was held yesterday at Sandy Creek.

Parker, Annie Gilmore
Jackson Progress Argus 19 May 1938
Mrs. E. F. Parker Former Resident, Passes At Lyons
     Friends here were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Annie Gilmore Parker, former resident of Jackson, which occurred Monday at her home in Lyons. Mrs. Parker, the former Miss Annie Gilmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gilmore, was born and reared in Jackson but had resided in south Georgia for several years.
     The following notice of her death is taken from Monday's Atlanta Journal:
     Lyons. Ga. May 16--- Annie Gilmore Parker, wife of County Commissioner E. F. Parker, of Lyons, died at the local hospital Monday morning following a short illness.
     She was a devoted member of the Methodist church, a charter member of the Lyons U. D. C. and former president of that organization. She had done outstanding work in the Lyons Woman's Club and Parent Teacher Association and was a member of the D. A. R., but due to ill health she had been forced to give up a great deal of her activities the past few years.
     She was a former teacher of dramatic art and her services were sought by many organizations. She had been an outstanding teacher in the Lyons and Toombs county schools until a few years ago, when she was forced to give up the work to take medical treatment.
     Mrs. Parker was a native of Jackson, Ga., being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gilmore, of that city. Descendants of pioneer families of middle Georgia and prominent in the life of that section.
     After her graduation from the Jackson High School she entered G. S. C. W. at Milledgeville, and after completing her work there she attended the Woman's College at Huntington, W. Va, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. At both the last named colleges she specialized in dramatic arts and language. She graduated with honors from each institution she attended.
     Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Miss Sarah Parker, a student at Brenau College, Gainesville, and Miss Edna Parker, a student in the Lyons High School; five sisters, Mrs. J. R. Meredith, of Clauerack, N. Y.; Mrs. E. F. Gossett, of Grenville, S. C.; Mrs. R. A. Carr and Mrs. Paul Maddox, of Jackson, and Mrs. R. T. Warren, of Atlanta; two brothers, Joe and George Gilmore, and her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gilmore, all of Jackson.
     Funeral services will be held at the Lyons Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, and a former pastor, Rev. Theo Pharr, of Macon, officiating, assisted by Rev. J. M. Glenn and Rev. J. D. Rabun.

Parker, Billy Milton (Mike)
Jackson Progress Argus Jul 1969
Mike Parker Killed In Sunday Mishap
     A 20-year-old serviceman, Billy Milton (Mike) Parker, of Route 2, Jackson, home on a 14 day leave from Ft. Knox, Kentucky before going overseas to Vietnam, was believed instantly killed about one o'clock Sunday morning when the car which he was driving struck an embankment at the dead end of the Paul Maddox road into the Walter Moore road some three miles west of Jackson.
     A companion in the car, Ricky Thurston, also of Route 2, Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Thurston, was less seriously injured, but the first of the week was a patient at Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where he was suffering from broken ribs and a concussion.
     According to investigating officers from the Butts County Sheriff's Department and the Georgia State Patrol the automobile in which the victim was driving failed to stop at the intersection of a dead-end road and plowed into an embankment with the young serviceman suffering a broken neck among other injuries. The automobile was almost totally demolished by the impact. The youthful victim was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital with Ricky being transferred to the hospital in Griffin.
     Funeral services for Mike Parker were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Mayo and Rev. Arthur Price officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
     Mr. Parker was born in Butts county and attended Jackson High School. He was the son of Mrs. Hazel James Parker Harper of Jackson and Jack Parker of Covington. His step-father; Steve Harper, of Jackson had raised him since he was four years old.
     Mike is survived by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harper, and father, Jack Parker; a sister, Kimberly Harper of Jackson; a brother, Bruce Harper of Jackson; grandfather, Robert Lee James of Jackson; several uncles and aunts.
     Pallbearers were Willie Cook, Pete Cook, Jamie Norsworthy, Robert Strawn, Tim Hardy, Lamar King.

Parker, Clara Belle Lummus
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Jan 1956
Former Jackson Resident Dies In Danville, Va.
     The following notice on the death of Mrs. Clara Belle Lummus Parker, a former resident of Jackson, was carried in the Dec. 29 issue of The Bee, daily paper of Danville, Va.
     The funeral of Mrs. Clara Belle Lummus Parker, widow of, John J. Parker, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Third Avenue Christian Church. Burial will be in Schoolfield Cemetery. The body is at Barger Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Parker died yesterday at her home, 1417 North Main St., after a long decline in health and a critical illness of a week.
     A daughter of the late William and Nannie Thomas Lummus she was born in Jackson Ga., December 24,1879. She had made her home in Danville for a number of years and
was a member of the Third Avenue Christian Church. Her husband died n 1939.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ray Duke of Danville; seven sons, Felton Parker, Herman Parker and Billie Parker all of Danville; Haywood Parker and Harvey Parker both of Greensboro, N. C. Kinnon Parker of Miami, Fla., and Raymond Parker of New Orleans, La.; 23 grandchildren; 17, great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnnie Lummus of Barnesville Ga., two sisters, Mrs. John Hoard of Jackson, Ga. and Miss Lilla Lummus of the home.

Parker, Craig Ledford, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 May 1978
Monday Rites Were Held For Craig Parker
     Craig Ledford Parker, Sr., 62,. of Indian Springs, was found dead in bed about 10:30 Saturday morning.
     Born September 22, 1915 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, he was son of the late Jesse Parker and the late Maude Parker. He was a disabled veteran of World War II. Mr. Parker is survived by two sons; Craig Parker, Jr. of Jackson and David Parker of Flovilla; one daughter, Mrs. Diane Parker of Flovilla; five grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.
     Funeral services were conducted at three o'clock Monday afternoon from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Simcox officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Ronald Tingle, Riley Tingle, Bobby Wise, Jimmy Lee Wise, Johnny Edwards, Rick Murphree.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Parker, Elizabeth Garrett
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Sep 1966
Mrs. Craig Parker Passes After Long Illness
     Mrs. Craig Parker, 40, of Route 2, Jackson, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Tuesday afternoon following a lengthy illness.
     The former Miss Elizabeth Garrett, she was born in Calhoun, the daughter of Mr. Frank Garrett and Mrs. Amy Erwin Garrett, who survive. Mrs. Parker was employed at Pepperton Cotton Mills for several years and clerked at Jackson Drug Company for a short time. She was a member of Kingwood Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tenn.
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the Jackson Nazarene Church with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor, and Rev. W. V. Carnes officiating. Interment will be in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband, Craig Parker; two sons, Craig Parker Jr. and David Parker, both of Jackson; a daughter, Dianne Parker of Jackson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garrett of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister, Miss Jackie Garrett, Chattanooga, Tenn.
     Pallbearers will be Forrest Maddox, Bill Holloway, George Martin, Randolph Long, Walter Smith and Harold Martin.

Parker, Fleet W.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Dec 1961
Fleet W Parker, Native of Butts, Buried at Griffin
     Mr. Fleet W. Parker, 61, of 616 Hallyburton St., died Sunday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital after a short illness.
     He was a native of Butts county but had lived in Griffin since 1926. He was employed by Dundee Mill No. One until ill health forced his retirement.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Church of God on Palace Street. The .Rev. Kelland K. Jeffords and the Rev. Raymond Chambers officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy Parker; two sons, S. L. Hardy and J. H. Hardy, of Griffin; one brother, Dave Parker, of Eastman; one sister, Mrs. Odessa Spence of Fitzgerald.

Parker, Homer G., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jul 1981
H. G. Parker Is Buried In Forsyth
     Homer G. Parker, Sr., 78, died July 11th in a Macon hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the father of Betty Jenkins of Flovilla.
     Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Monday, July 13th, in the chapel of Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home. Burial was in the Forsyth City cemetery.
     Mr. Parker, a native of North Carolina, had lived in Monroe County for the past 60 years. He was a retired timberman and farmer and a member of the Juliette Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Webb Parker of Forsyth; five daughters, Mrs. Melvin Jenkins of Flovilla, Mrs. Grady Inglett of Macon, Mrs. Fred Brantley

Parker, Lee Randall
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Dec 1977
L. R. Parker Is Buried In East Griffin.
     Funeral services for Mr. Lee Randall Parker, 76, of Fort Valley, formerly of Griffin, were conducted Thursday, December 15, at two o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. James E. Royals officiating. Interment was in East Griffin Cemetery.
     Mr. Parker died Tuesday morning, December 13, in the Peach County Hospital in Fort Valley. Born in Newton County September 1, 1901, he was son of the late Johnny Parker and the late Mattie Kitchens Parker, formerly of Butts County. He was a member of the Congregational Holiness Church in Griffin. His wife, the late Grace Hickman Parker of Griffin, preceded him in death.
     Survivors include two sons, Lee Randall Parker, Jr. of Roberta and Douglas Parker of Plant City, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Voyles of Flovilla; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren including William and Jackie Parker of Flovilla.
     Pallbearers were William Parker, Jackie Martin, Emory Waits, Jr., Danny Parker, Scott Parker, and Anthony Parker.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Parker, Marion Roscoe
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Nov 1992
     Marion Roscoe Parker of Jackson died Sun., Nov. 8, 1992 after an apparent heart attack.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at Second Baptist Church in Jackson with Rev. Gene Sellers, Rev. A. L. Price and Rev. Lannie Smith officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery.
     Mr. Parker was born in Newton County Dec. 14, 1927, son of the late Joseph Few Parker and Mary Vivian Piper Parker. He was employed at Snapper in McDonough for many years and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Mr. Parker was a member and deacon of the Second Baptist Church.
     Survivors include wife Mary Ruth Smith Parker of Jackson; sons Keith Parker and Tony Parker, both of Jackson; grandchildren Heather and Shane Parker of Jackson; brother Elwood Parker of Covington; sister Bessie Lunsford of Covington; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     
Parker, Mattie Lou Grace Hickman
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jan 1965
Mrs. Parker Sr. Died in Griffin
     Mrs. Mattie Lou Grace Hickman Parker of 48 Crescent A venue, East Griffin, wife of Lee R. Parker Sr., died early Tuesday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where she was admitted a short time earlier.
     Mrs. Parker was a native of Jasper County and had made her home in Griffin for 42 years. She attended the West Griffin Congregational Holiness Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Lee R. Parker, Sr.; two daughters, Mrs. Bill Voyal of Summerville, Mrs. Emory Waits of Flovilla; two sons, Lee R. Parker Jr. of Fort Valley and Douglas Parker of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Parker of Griffin and Mrs. Elaine Sharp of Atlanta; a brother, Pierce Hickman of Griffin; seven grandchildren.
Parker, Roy Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Jun 1993
     Roy Lee Parker, of Jackson, died Sat., June 19, at the Medical Center of Middle Georgia in Macon.
     Funeral services were held Mon., June 21, at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Sellers, Rev. Danny Hughes and Rev. Ken Thrift officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery.
     Mr. Parker was born May 20, 1933 in Spalding County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the Hickory Hill Golf Club and Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Lamar County.
     Survivors include wife Shirley Young King Parker of Jackson; son Tim Parker and Missie and Blane of Barnesville; stepsons Mike King and Barbara, Jennifer, Matthew and Jane of Jackson, and Douglas King of Jackson; aunt Liddie Howard of Barnesville; and several cousins.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Parker, Ruth Webb
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Dec 1994
     Ruth Webb Parker, 83, of Forsyth died Thursday, Dec. 1.
     Funeral services were held Saturday, Doc. 3, at Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home with Rev. J. C. McGaha officiating. Interment was in Forsyth City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Parker was the daughter of the late Virgil Martin and Allie Purcell Webb. She was the widow of Homer G. Parker. She was a homemaker and a member of Juliette United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include son Homer G. Parker Jr. of Forsyth; daughters, Betty P. Jenkins of Flovilla, Jane P. Inglett of Macon, Jo P. Brantley of Augusta, Mary P. Powell of Martinez and Anne P. Cook of Conyers; brother, William Carson Webb of Eastman; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
     Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
    Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home of Griffin.

Parker, Thomas
Georgia Weekly Telegraph & Georgia Journal & Messenger February 18, 1873
     Cutting Affray On Friday night, January 31st, a difficulty occurred in Butts county, near the Key's Ferry road, resulting in the serious cutting of Mr. Wm. Duke and Thomas Parker. Brothers-in-law, who were engaged in the altercation.

Macon Telegraph and Messenger May 23, 1874
     Wm. Duke, who killed Thos. Parker in Butts county, two years ago, was sent to the penitentiary for three years last week.

Parks, Anna Waldrop
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1944
Mrs. J. B. Parks, Former Resident, Called by Death
     Many relatives and friends of Mrs. J. B. Parks of Chelsea. Okla., were grieved to learn of her death about ten days ago in California, where she was visiting a daughter. Mrs. Parks was born and reared in Dublin district, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William A. Waldrop and was a sister of Miss Bessie Waldrop, late postmaster at Jackson. As the former Miss Annie Waldrop she spent her young womanhood as a teacher and was a former member of the William McIntosh chapter, DAR, of Jackson,
     Her husband, widely known banker and businessman of Chelsea, died some years ago. She is survived by three daughters and one brother, Clifford T. Waldrop of Flovilla.

Parks, Georgia Morgan
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Oct 1988
     Georgia Morgan Parks, 96, of Detroit, Mich., died Oct. 15.
     The funeral was held Oct. 23 at St. James Baptist Church in Jackson with the Rev. A. P. Eusery officiating. Burial was in the Rock Creek cemetery.
     Mrs. Parks was born April 2, 1892, in Butts County, daughter of Robert and Millie Morgan.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mamie Norris of Jackson and Millie Riley and Gladys Ford, both of Detroit; sister, Susie Foster of Porterdale; 21 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 58 great great- grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Parks, Lee
  The Jackson Argus April 13, 1900
Suicide.
Griffin News.
     Yesterday morning about 5 o'clock Lee Parks was found dead in his room at the home of his uncle, S. H. Cunningham. His death was the result of an overdose of laudanum, which he had taken with suicidal intent. Parks was a young man about 27 years old and unmarried. He came to Griffin from Monroe county, and was engaged at the carpenter's trade, being employed by Mr. Cunningham. He had been drinking prior to his death, and despondency was probably the cause of the rash act. He was a good citizen when sober, but had once before, about six weeks ago, attempted suicide while under the effects of liquor. The first time the poison was pumped out of him, but this time it did its deadly work.

Parks, Marvin M., Dr.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 31, 1926
Dr. M. M. Parks Killed By Auto.
Head of Woman's College at Milledgeville and former state school superintendent met death.
     Dr. Marvin M. Parks, aged 54, president of the Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville for the past 21 years and former state school superintendent died in a Tampa, Fla., hospital Wednesday as the result of injuries sustained when he was run over by an automobile by a negro woman.
     Dr. Parks was one of the south's most distinguished educators and as head of the well known woman's college at Milledgeville has done notable work.
     His tragic death comes as a shock to the hundreds of students, thousands of alumnae of this institution and friends throughout the country.
     Dr. Parks was in Tampa to visit his son, Marvin M. Parks Jr., a former principal of the Jackson High school.

Parks, Wyleane
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Sep 1979
Parks Rites Held Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Wyleane Parks of 406 N. Oak Street, Jackson, were held Sunday at 1 o' clock from the Lizzie Berry Church with the Rev. Rufus Colvard officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Parks died Tuesday, September 4th, at the Sylvan Grove Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1923 to the late John Clark and Terry Clark.
     She is survived by two sons, Mr. John Thomas Parks of Atlanta, Mr. Charlie Hugh Parks of Jackson; one daughter, Ms. Carrie L. Parks of Jackson; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mae M. Morgan;
     Three brothers, Mr. John Clark, Mr. George T. Clark, both of Atlanta. Mr. Ben Clark of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Savannah Smith of Atlanta, Ms. Margaret Clark and Mrs. Willie Bell Smith of Jackson; a niece, Ms. Sarah Clark, of Jackson.
     Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Parnell, Clara
The Jackson Progress-Argus April 19, 1918
Funeral Of Miss Parnell Held At Stark Saturday
     The funeral of Miss Clara Parnell, age 22, who died at Paynes Mill in Macon Thursday, was held at Stark Methodist church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Death was due to pellagra. The deceased formerly resided near the Southern depot in Jackson.

Parnell Infant
  Butts County Progress November 29, 1912
Death Of An Infant.
     The fifteen months old infant of Mrs. Clara Parnell died last Saturday night, of pneumonia. The funeral and interment was at Sandy Creek Sunday at 2 o'clock.
  
Parnell, J. A.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 14, 1916
Mr. J. A. Parnell Died Suddenly Last Friday.
     Mr. J. A. Parnell, aged 65, died at his home here about 12 o'clock Thursday night of last week. He was sick only a short time, the end coming suddenly.
     Mr. Parnell had been a resident of Jackson for some time and was quite well known. He was unmarried and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. R. C. Ingram and Miss Clara Parnell; four brothers, Messrs. E. E. Parnell, Jackson, R. M. And C. N. Parnell, Newton county, H. B. Parnell, of Conley, and a nephew, Mr. Henry Parnell of Jackson.
     The funeral was held at Stark Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. F. G. Spearman conducting the services.
  
Parnell, Sarah Kitchens
  Butts County Progress October 20, 1911
  Mrs. N. C. Parnell Died Last Saturday Afternoon
     The death of Mrs. N. C. Parnell occurred at her home near Fincherville Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Death was due to a congestive chill and came suddenly.
     Mrs. Parnell, who was 38 years of age, is survived by her husband and twelve children. She was a Miss Kitchens before marriage and had a wide circle of friends who will learn of her passing with regret.
     The funeral was held at Worthville Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Fincher. In their bereavement the family have the sympathy of many friends.

Parnell, Obie Lee
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 11, 1918
  Death Came Suddenly Mr. O. L. Parnell
Worthville citizen stricken Thursday of past week.
     Mr. O. L. Parnell, of Worthville, died suddenly at his home Thursday morning of the past week. He lived but a short time after being sized with a fatal illness, his passing coming as a shock to the family.
     Mr. Parnell was 23 years old and is survived by his wife and two children. The funeral was held at Worthville Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Fincher conducting the service.

Parnell, Sallie Frances
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 11 1921
Burns Prove Fatal To 7-Year-Old Girl.
Was playing with doll in front of fire when her clothing caught.
Was alone in house at time.
     While playing with her doll in front of the fire Thursday morning, February 3, little seven-year-old Sallie Frances Parnell, of Fincherville, received burns that proved fatal Friday morning. The child was alone in the house at the time when a coal dropped out of the grate, her clothes were ignited when she attempted to sweep the fire back. Her clothing was practically burned off before help arrived and she sustained injuries that proved fatal the following day.
     Surviving the little girl are her mother, Mrs. Obe Parnell, and one brother, who have the condolences of many friends in the unfortunate tragedy.
     The funeral was held Saturday morning at Worthville, Rev. Richard Fincher conducting the services, and interment was in the church yard.
  
Parnelle, Louise Biggs
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Mar 1975
Mother Mrs. Snyder Died In Atlanta
     Mrs. Louise Biggs Parnelle, 56, of 82 Park Circle Atlanta, died Tuesday March 4th, of an apparant heart attack.
     Mrs. Parnelle was born on June 15, 1918 in Charlotte, N. C., the daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Harding Biggs and the late Mrs. Mary Gladys Russell Biggs.
     Mrs. Parnelle was employed as an accountant at Commercial Union Insurance Company in Atlanta.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5th, at 10:30 a. m. in the chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Cedartown with Litesy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
      Mrs. Parnell is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gail Snyder, Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Erin Gilmer of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Parr, Jesse Maude Huddleston
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jan 1992
     Mrs. Jesse Maude Huddleston Parr, 84, died Monday, Dec. 23, at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge where she had been a patient for the past three weeks.
     Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 26, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery.
     Mrs. Parr was born in Clay County in 1907, daughter of the late John and Virginia May Huddleston.
     Survivors include her daughters, Marie King and Regina Johnson, both of Jackson, and Betty Parker of Stewart; brother, Howard Huddleston of Villa Rica; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, six great great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Parr, Paul C.
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 23, 1949.
Two Drowned in Jackson Lake on Weekend Outing.
     When the boat in which they were riding capsized in deep water nears Waters Bridge on the Newton county side of Jackson Lake Sunday, Mrs. Catherine I. Boyles, 19, and Paul C. Parr, 28, both of Atlanta, were drowned.
     The bodies were recovered and were removed to Atlanta for funeral and interment.
     Mrs. Boyles and Mr. Parr were members of a group spending a weekend on the lake. While out riding the boat, which reports said, was defective, filled with water and then sank. Efforts to rescue them was unavailing.
     Mrs. Boyles is survived by her husband and two brothers, Gibson and James R. Crawford; one sister, Mrs. Frank Snead.
     Surviving Mr. Parr are his wife and one son, Paul C. Parr, Jr.; one daughter, Pat Parr; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Parr; three brothers, Jack, Glenn and Norman Parr; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Crell and Mrs. G. O. Sprillers of Norfolk, Va.
     Funeral plans were directed by J. Austin Dillon Co.

Parrish, Annie Belle Harris
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jan 1970
Mrs. Parrish To Be Buried Wilson. N. C.
     Mrs. Annie Belle Harris Parrish, 71, of 126 Fay Street, Jackson, died Tuesday morning at 2:35 o'clock at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital following an illness of about three months. Mrs. Parrish was the mother of Kenneth G. Parrish of Jackson.
     Mrs. Parrish was born in Simpson County, North Carolina and had made her home in Wilson, N. C. until three months ago when she moved to Griffin to live with her son and family and subsequently to Jackson. She was the widow of Mr. George Parrish.
     Survivors include one son, Kenneth G. Parrish of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. George Wood, Rocky Mount, N. C., Mrs. Katie Brewer, Faison, N. C.; one brother, Alton Harris, Clinton, N. C.; three daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
     The body was shipped by Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin to Bailey Funeral Home in Salem, N. C. Though funeral arrangements were indefinite, funeral services will be held later in the week from the Five Points Missionary Baptist Church in Wilson, N. C.

Parrish, Ben, Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 May 1977
Mrs. Parrish Buried Sunday In Metter
     Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Parrish, of Metter, were held Sunday, May 8th, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Hooks Mortuary in Metter. Rev. Scott, of Statesboro, officiated and interment was in Metter's Lakeside Cemetery.
     Mrs. Parrish, 82, had been in declining health for some time and had been a patient in a Swainsboro nursing home for the past several months. Death came to Mrs. Parrish, the mother of Dr. Frank Parrish, of Jackson, on Friday morning.
     In addition to her son, Mrs. Parrish is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Deloach, of Atlanta; brother, B. E. Franklin, of Metter; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
     Among those from Jackson attending the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Brown, Arthur Stodghill, Jr. and John I. King.

Parrish, Eugene Albert
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jul 1984
     Eugene Albert Parrish, 63, of Route 3, Jackson, the Buttrill Road, died Monday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Mr. Parrish was a native of Bryn Mar, Wash. and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II as a chief machinest mate. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and was retired from Foote and Davies Printing Co. in Atlanta.
     Survivors include his wife, Mary Parrish; daughters, Patricia Hooten of Hamilton and Linda Morgan of Aurora, Colo.; son, Eugene Maurice Parrish of Macon; nine. Grandchildren; brother, Robert Parrish of San Diego, Calif.
     Services were conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Malcolm Paterson officiating.
     Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home.
  
Parrish, Laura
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Apr 1975
Mother E.A. Parrish Died In California
     Mrs. Laura Parrish, mother of Mr. E. A. Parrish of Jackson, died Sunday, April 6th in the Madison Convalescent Home in EI Cajon, California, following a period of declining health.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in San Diego with interment in that city.
     Mrs. Parrish is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jennie Griffith of San Diego; a brother, Marion Evans of San Diego; a daughter, Mrs. Larraine Manning of Lakeside, Calif.; two sons, Robert E. Parrish of Yuma, Arizona, and Eugene A. Parrish of Jackson; a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Parrish, Martha M. Browning
  Jackson Progress Argus, March 23, 1950
     Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Browning Parrish of Winston-Salem, N. C., were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Jackson Baptist church with the pastor, Rev. Gaither Briggs, officiating, assisted by Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. S. H. Thornton, Miss Elizabeth Finley, Messrs Avon Gaston and C. E. McMichael composed a quartet who sang "Rock of Ages" with Mrs. O. B. Howell as organ accompanist.
     Mrs. Parrish died at a Raleigh, N. C., hospital early Friday after an illness of almost two years. She was 45 years old and was the daughter of Mrs. J. M. Browning of Jackson and the late Mr. Browning who died in 1930. She was born in Jasper county and moved to Butts when a small child. She graduated from the Jackson High school in the class of 1923. Since her marriage to Mr. Parrish 15 years ago she has resided in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Parrish was a member of the First Baptist church of that city, and taught a Sunday school class and was also active in the women's department circles.
     Surviving Mrs. Parrish are her husband, J. T. Parrish, well-known businessman of Winston-Salem; her mother, Mrs. J. M. Browning; three sisters, Mrs. A. M. Campbell of Madison; Mrs. Marvin Rich of Jackson; Miss Ann Browning of Atlanta; three brothers, Walter Browning, J. W. Browning, Jackson; Newton Browning, Orlando, Fla.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Thorborn, Akron, Ohio; one step-son, O. B. Parrish of Winston-Salem.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The pallbearers were J. C. Kimbell, R. L. Fears, Ben Garland, Clyde Walker, Lewis Dodson, A. J. Youngblood.

Parsons, Mark E.
Jackson Progress-Argus Oct 12, 1939
Man Killed here Tuesday in a Freak Accident
Mark E. Parsons Died in Atlanta Tuesday Following Injuries Suffered Early That Morning
     Mark E. Parsons, of Cartersville, for fifteen years an employee of the Hardaway Contraction Company, Columbus firm now engaged in street paving in Jackson, died in an Atlanta hospital Tuesday night as the result of injuries suffered early that day. He was caught in a concrete mixer, when the brakes failed to work properly, and sustained internal injuries.
     Given emergency treatment in Jackson, he was taken to an Atlanta hospital where an operation was performed in an effort to save his life. A ruptured diaphragm was given as the cause of death.
     Mr. Parsons, was single. and resided at Cartersville. He arrived in Jackson the first of the week to resume work with the paving concern,
     The body was taken to Cartersville for funeral services and interment.

Partridge, William Jesse
Butts County Progress November 10, 1911
Prominent Flovilla Merchant Has Passed Away
     After an illness of several months, Mr. W. J. Partridge, a well known merchant of Flovilla, died at his home last Saturday morning at 2 0'clock. His health had not been good for some time, and death was not entirely unexpected, but it came as a shock to his family and a host of friends,
     Mr. Partridge, who was fifty-nine years of age, had been a resident of Flovilla for almost thirty years. During that time he had he had proved his worth to his community and was regarded as one of the leading businessmen of that part of the county. He was a man who made friends easily and held them, and his deeds of kindness and charity will be held in grateful remembrance by the people of Flovilla and the lower portion of the county.
     The members of his family who survive him are his wife, who was a Miss Em Bloodworth; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Terrell, of Flovilla; four nephews, Messrs. Troup and George Smith, of Flovilla, Lewis Irby, of Dublin, Troup Partridge, of South Carolina, one niece, Miss Bessie Partridge, of South Carolina.
     The funeral was held Sunday morning from the residence, the services being conducted by Rev. J. A. Sprayberry, of the Methodist church, of which he was a member. Interment was in the Flovilla cemetery.

Pass, I. J., Dr.
Jackson Progress-Argus 15 June 1939
Macon Doctor Killed Near Here In Wreck Thursday
Dr. I. J. Pass, Connected with Macon Hospital, Was En Route to Minnesota at Time of Fatal Crash
     As the result of injuries suffered Thursday night when his car turned over near the Shannon filling station on route 42, Dr. I. J. Pass, 38 years of age, pathologist of the Macon hospital, died early Friday morning after being removed to the Macon hospital.
     Dr. Pass was en route to Minnesota to join his wife and son for a vacation.
     He was alone in the car and according to persons living in that vicinity the automobile was traveling at a fast rate of speed and failed to take the curve. The car turned over three or four times and the body was hurled several feet. The physician suffered a fractured skull and a broken arm.
     Dr. Pass was given emergency treatment by Dr. B. F. Akin and was then rushed to Macon for treatment.
     A graduate of the University of Minnesota medica! school. Where ho made a brilliant record, Dr. Pass had been connected with the Macon hospital for several months.
      The body was shipped to Minnesota for funeral services and burial.

Pate, W. J. Mr. (and son Jesse)
  The Jackson Argus June 29, 1900
Buried at Griffin.
     The 9:15 Central train from Atlanta this morning brought to the city the remains of Mr. W. J. Pate and 13 year old son, Jesse who were among the unfortunate on the ill-fated Southern train that was wrecked in the ditch near McDonough Saturday night.
     Mr. Pate was well known in this vicinity, having married Miss Leila Head, a daughter of Elder T. J. Head, near this city, and the sad news of the death of himself and son was quite a blow to his many friends and relatives.
     Upon their arrival in this city the remains were carried to the home of R. F. Strickland, where they remained until 2 o'clock this afternoon when they were interred in the citizens cemetery.
Griffin News.

Patillo, Ben
  The Jackson Argus August 21,1908
     During a lightning and rain storm Tuesday Mr. Ben Patillo, who resides twelve miles north of McDonough, was struck by lightning while out in his lot and instantly killed. Mr. Patillo was about 45 years old and is survived by his wife and six children.

Patillo, Helen Payne
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 3, 1952
Mrs. Patillo Was Drowned Sunday in Jackson Lake
     Mrs. Helen Payne Patillo, 26, resident of Smyrna in Cobb county, was drowned in Jackson Lake Sunday at 7:25 p.m. when the boat in which she was riding with a group of friends lost its motor and threw Mrs. Payne and her small son into 80 feet of water.
     The son was pulled back into the boat, but Mrs. Payne went down in the deep water just to the left of Jackson Lake Inn.
     The body was recovered at 10 p.m. by Alonzo Thomas and Gene Ogletree
     The accident occurred when Mrs. Patillo, her husband and son and another companion were riding on Jackson Lake. In some manner the motor became detached from the boat, causing the boat to rock violently and Throwing Mrs. Patillo and her son into the water.
     Sheriff J. D. Pope was notified and organized a crew to grapple for the body. Invaluable assistance was rendered by Deputy Sheriff Homer Capps and a group from the Pepperton Cotton Mills. They stayed on the job until the body was recovered, and agin demonstrated their interest and loyalty in aiding those in distress. Sheriff Pope had high praise for the Pepperton group in recovering the body.
     The body of Mrs. Payne was sent to Cobb county for funeral services.

Patlile, G. H., Rev.
  Middle Georgia Argus May 29, 1888
     The many friends of Rev. G. H. Patlile, in this section, will receive with regrets the news of his death, which occurred at Clarksville several days ago.

Patrick, Annis Bowden
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jul 1978
Roberta Woman Dies of Wreck Injuries Here
     An auto-truck collision about 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5th, resulted in injuries that claimed the life of the automobile driver, Mrs. Annis Bowden Patrick, Thursday morning in the Macon Medical Center.
     Ironically, the accident happened within one mile of the site of a fatal auto-truck crash on Thursday, June 29th, that took the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Green, of Macon.
     Deputy Sheriff Howell Cook, who investigated the accident along with State Highway Trooper John Ellerbee, said that the auto occupied by the Patricks left the highway near the filling station operated by Howell Freeman, about three miles south of Jackson, passed on the right a car waiting to turn into the Freeman station, and swerved back onto the highway into the path of an auto transit carrier.
     Evidently Mrs. Patrick did not realize, or realized too late, that the automobile in her lane as she drove towards Jackson was waiting to make a left turn into the station, and lost control on the shoulder while trying to avoid a collision, Cook reported.
     Fred Patrick was seriously injured in the accident and at last report was in a critical condition in the Macon Medical Center, Cook said.
     Neither the truck driver, Burrel Dewitt Forrester, of Griffin, nor his cargo received serious injury and no charges were filed in the incident, the Deputy said.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick, 60, of Roberta, were held Saturday in the Roberta Baptist Church.
     Mrs. Patrick was a native of Butts County but had lived in Roberta for 36 years. She was born August 29, 1917. She was daughter of the late Will Bowden and the late Althea Rich Bowden who were from Butts County.

Patrick, Aubrey Henry
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Aug 1974
A. H. Patrick Passes Tuesday Night
     Mr. Aubrey Henry Patrick, 67, a member of one of Butts County's most prominent families, died Tuesday night, August 13th, at about 9:30 o'clock at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth where he had been a patient for more than five weeks.
     Mr. Patrick suffered a broken left shoulder in a fall at his home at 220 East Third Street in early February and was admitted to Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County. While receiving a transfusion at Monroe County Hospital about five weeks ago, he fell from his bed and suffered a broken right shoulder and a fractured left hip which injuries hastened his demise.
     Mr. Patrick was born in Butts County on February 7, 1907, son of the late Mr. John Henry Patrick and the late Mrs. Mary Josephine Wells Patrick, both natives of Spalding County and influential citizens of another era.
     Mr. Patrick graduated from the local high school had attended Mercer University where he received an AB degree in the class of '28. Mr. Patrick for a long number of years was employed with the Farm Security Administration of the U.S. Department of agriculture, which agency helped rehabilitate farmers during the depression years. At one time, he operated a Mercantile store in McDonough and for a number of years was local manager of the Dixie Wood Corporation in Butts County.
     Mr. Patrick was a former member of the Jackson Exchange and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Though he never attended the University of Georgia, Mr. Patrick, an avid sports fan, supported the Red and Black ardently and was familiar with all phases of its athletic programs as well as with teams on a national scope in both football and baseball college and professional. For a long number of years he was a season ticket holder at Georgia games and attended them regularly as long as health permitted.
     Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, August 15th, at 3:00 o'clock from the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Fo!som, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Patrick is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. J. (Gladys) Compton of Hogansville; five brothers, Dean Patrick, Taylor T. Patrick, J. Duvall Patrick, all of Jackson; Joe Patrick of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Dr. Elwyn V. Patrick of Carrollton; several nieces and nephew.
     Pallbearers were Tommy Patrick, Jack Patrick, Jimmy Patrick, Danny Patrick, Bryan Patrick and Joe McClelland.

Patrick, Callie Sauley
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jan 1967
Mrs. Patrick, 94, Buried Friday in Spalding County
     Funeral services for Mrs. Callie Sauley Patrick, who died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Wednesday afternoon, January 4, after a long period of declining health, were conducted Friday morning at 11 o'clock from the Union Baptist Church in Spalding County with the Rev. W. A. Ellenwood and Rev. Wiley Cameron officiating. Interment was in the Union cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Patrick, 94, was one of Butts County's oldest citizens, the widow of the late Mr. William Patrick. Born in Spalding County she was the daughter of Mr. Warna Sauley and Mrs. Emily Tucker Sauley. She resided at Route 3, Jackson.
     Mrs. Patrick is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Thaxton of Roberta; four sons, Ray Patrick of McDonough, Edwin Patrick of Jackson, Carl Patrick of Jackson, Fred Patrick of Roberta; 24 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 35 great, great grand children; several nieces and nephews.
     Grandchildren served as pallbearers.

Patrick, Carl William
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Aug 1995
     Carl William Patrick, age 83, of 3 School Street, East Jackson, died Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Westbury Medical Care Home.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Rev. A. L. Price and Rev. Preston Bridges officiated, with interment in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Spalding County.
     Mr. Patrick was born in Spalding County December 3, 1911,son of the late William and Callie Sauley Patrick. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a retired employee of the Robertson Furniture Co. in Locust Grove.
     Survivors include sister-in-law, Sallie Jane Patrick of Jackson; several nieces and nephews, those locally being Mr. and Mrs. David Findley, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny King, Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Patrick and Mr. and Mrs. Randall James.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Patrick, Edward Dean
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Aug 1975
Dean Patrick Died In His Sleep
     Mr. E. Dean Patrick of Route 3, Jackson, prominent Butts County farmer, merchant, and former Butts County Commissioner, died in his sleep early Saturday morning at his residence on the Griffin Highway. Mr. Patrick had not been in good health for some time and following the death of his wife on June 8th of this year his condition became steadily worse.
     Mr. Patrick was born in Butts County on February 14, 1900, son of the late Mr. John Henry Patrick and the late Mrs. Josephine Wells Patrick of Spalding County.
     Mr. Patrick had owned and operated the C. D. Patrick General Store on Highway 16 for a long number of years. He formerly served on the Butts County Board of Roads and Revenues and was also widely known as a farmer. Mr. Patrick was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church. His wife, Mrs. Sue Redman Patrick, preceded him in death slightly over two months.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry A. Shepherd, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Patrick is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ann McClelland of Jackson; one son, John Lee (Jack) Patrick of Canton, N. C.; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. J. Compton Hogansville; four brothers, T. T. Patrick and J. D. Patrick, both of Jackson; T. Joe Patrick of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Dr. E. V. Patrick of Carrollton; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Gene Pope, Warren Patrick, Joe McClelland; Jimmy Patrick, Bryan Patrick, Danny Patrick, Tommy Patrick, and R. B. Compton.

Patrick, Eva Sherrell
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1933
Mrs. Eva Patrick Passed Away Monday near Griffin
     The death of Mrs. Eva Patrick, a former resident of Butts county, where she was born and reared occurred Monday at her home near Griffin. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Union Baptist church, of which she was a member, with Rev. Mr. Heard, of Locust Grove officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.
     Mrs. Patrick, whose sudden death brought regret to her friends, is survived by her husband, three children, Robert, Bessie and Homer, Jr.; her mother, Mrs. J. H. Sherrell; four sisters, Mrs. W. T. Burke, Mrs. Sidney Price, Mrs. B. H. Pope, of Jackson, and Mrs. Oscar Bunn, of McDonough, and a brother, W. J. Sherrell, of Hampton.

Patrick, Fred
Jackson Progress Argus Nov 1978
Roberta Rites Held For Fred Patrick
     Funeral services for Fred Patrick, 78, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Roberta City Cemetery.
     Mr. Patrick, a native of Butts County, died Friday in a Macon hospital after an extended illness. He had lived in Roberta about 40 years and was a retired employee of Crawford County.
     Survivors include two sons, Jack M. Patrick of Charleston, S. C. and Bill S. Patrick of Cedarcreek, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Trenilla P. Becham of LaGrange and Mrs. Joy P. Chapman of Lizella; a brother, Carl Patrick of Jackson; and eight grandchildren.

Patrick, George W., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Aug 1967
Geo. Patrick Jr. Griffin School Head, Passes
     Mr. George W. Patrick Jr., 49, of Griffin, superintendent of the Griffin-Spalding County Public
School Systems, died early Wednesday at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Patrick suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday morning.
     He became ill while doing an interview with a Griffin radio station concerning the new school term.
     Mr. Patrick was the son of the late Mr. George W. Patrick Sr. and Mrs. Hildred Bell Patrick. He was widely known in Butts County and had many relatives here. His father for many years was a member of the board of directors of Central Georgia EMC.
     Mr. Patrick had been associated with the Griffin schools for about 20 years. He was past president of the Griffin Kiwanis Club, a past chairman of the board of the First Christian Church, and was Griffin Man of the Year in 1963.
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel in Griffin with Rev. Orville L. Wright officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace McBride Patrick; a daughter, Miss Pamela Patrick; a son, George W. Patrick III, of Griffin; three brothers, Thomas B. Patrick of Barnesville, Marion Patrick of Tennille, and Perry Patrick of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Robert Burks of Griffin.

Patrick, Gladys Weaver
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jan 1986
     Gladys Weaver Patrick, 77, of Route 3, Jackson, the Griffin Road, died Thursday evening at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta following a brief illness.
     Mrs. Patrick was a lifelong resident of Butts County, daughter of the late Oscar little Weaver Sr. and Alberta Thaxton Weaver. She was a teacher in the Butts County School System for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church where she was a pianist and treasurer of the WMU.
     Mrs. Patrick was a charter member of the Jenkinsburg Garden Club, a member of the sewing circle, and a member of the Butts County Retired Teachers Association: For many years she grew irises and had patented several varieties including the Peggy Patrick Iris.
     Survivors include her husband, Taylor T. Patrick of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Whitesides Jr. of Atlanta; four grandchildren, William Taylor Whitesides, Edward Patrick Whitesides, and John Thomas Whitesides, all of Atlanta, and Lisa Bynum of Tallahassee, Fla.; sister, Mrs. Ray Siewert of Stockbridge; brothers, Lamar Weaver and Oscar Weaver Jr., both of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Shepherd and the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Luke Weaver, George Weaver, Ray Siewert, Warren Patrick, Danny Patrick, and Jimmy Patrick.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Patrick, Hildred Bell
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jun 1952
Mrs. G. W. Patrick, Called By Death
     Mrs. Hildred Bell Patrick, wife of George W. Patrick Sr. president of the Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, died at 7 p. m. Monday night at her home in Cabin district in Spalding county.
     Daughter of Mrs. Nannie Harper Bell and the late Thomas P. Bell, esteemed residents of Butts county, she had lived in Spalding county since her marriage in 1908. She was a member of the Rock Springs Methodist Church at Patillo, a member of the Ringgold Garden Club, past president of the Ringgold home demonstration club and a member of the missionary society of the Ringgold Christian Church.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at Haisten's Chapel in Griffin with Rev. Wilson Walker and Rev. W. A. Everhart officiating. Burial was in Union Baptist cemetery.
     Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother, are a daughter, Mrs. Robert W. Burks of Griffin; four sons, George W. Patrick Jr., Griffin; Thomas Patrick, Barnesville; Marion Patrick, Gainesville; Perry Patrick, Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, George C. Bell of Griffin and T. O. Bell of Patillo; seven grandchildren.

Patrick, James Edwin
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Oct 1977
J. E. Patrick. Rites Held On Wednesday
     Funeral services for James Edwin Patrick, 69, of 3 School Street, Jackson, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the County Line Baptist Church. Rev. Robert Watts officiated with interment in the church cemetery under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     Mr. Patrick died early Tuesday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital after being a patient there for several days.
     Born August 12, 1908 in Spalding County, he was the son of the late Will Patrick and the late Callie Sauley Patrick of Spalding County.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sallie McClendon Patrick of Jackson; two sons, John R. Patrick of Griffin and Joe Patrick of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jane James, Mrs. Martha King, and Mrs. Dale Finley, all of Jackson; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Patrick of Jackson and Fred Patrick of Roberta.

Patrick, Jennings Bryan
Jackson Progress Argus October 13, 1960
Bryan Patrick Buried Thursday At Pine Mountain
     Funeral services for Jennings Bryan Patrick, 63, prominent Pine Mountain merchant, religious and civic leader who died unexpectedly at his home last Wednesday morning, were held Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Pine Mountairi. Interment was in the Pine Mountain cemetery.
     Born in Spalding county, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Patrick, widely known and highly esteemed citizens of Butts county for a long number of years. Mr. Patrick had lived in Pine Mountain since 1929. For 10 years he was principal of Gay High School before moving to Pine Mountain, then Chipley, where he served as principal of Chipley High School for 17 years.
     Active always in the progress of his town and county, he was treasurer at the First Baptist Church and a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
     Mr. Patrick was a member of the Jackson High class of 1915 which annually held their reunion in June at Indian Springs State Park. Until the time of his death, the class had gone 45 years without a death, a fact that had attracted statewide interest.
      In years past when Columbus was the scene of the Georgia-Auburn football game, it was the custom of Jackson and Butts county friends to always stop in Chipley for a brief visit with Mr. Patrick where they were universally greeted with great courtesy and hospitality.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Harriett Lowe Patrick; two sons, Jennings Bryan Patrick Jr., Pine Mountain; and Warren Patrick, student at the University of Georgia; a sister, Mrs. Julian Compton, Jackson; six brothers, Dr. Elwyn V. Patrick, Carrollton; T. J. Patrick, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Taylor T. Patrick, E. D Patrick, Duvall Patrick, and Aubrey H. Patrick, all of Jackson.
Patrick, Jennings Bryan, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1981
Patrick Rites Held Wednesday
     Funeral services for Jennings Bryan Patrick, Jr.; 44, of Route 2, Hamilton, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Pine Mountain. Interment was in the Pine Mountain cemetery under the direction of the Maddox-Page Funeral Home of LaGrange.
     Mr. Patrick was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jennings B. Patrick. His father was a native of Butts County and a brother of J. Duvall Patrick of Jackson.
     Mr. Patrick had been manager of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Hamilton since 1975. He was a member of the Harris County Lions Club and the First Baptist Church of Pine Mountain.
     Besides his mother, survivors include his wife, Cheryl; a son, Michael Bryan Patrick of Hamilton; a brother, Dr. John W. Patrick of Thomason.

Patrick, Jimmy Michael (Mickey)
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Nov 1974
Prominent Henry Businessman Killed in Hunting Accident
     A prominent Henry County businessman was killed Wednesday, November 13th, in a hunting accident near Locust Grove.
     The victim was Jimmy Michael (Mickey) Patrick, 35, of Jonesboro Road, Heritage Manor, McDonough.
     According to information released by the Henry County Sheriff's Department, Mr. Patrick was attempting to climb a wire fence and was using the rifle to steady himself when it discharged, hitting him in the chest.
     Mr. Patrick was treasurer of the Henry County Water Authority, a hind developer, and had business interests in several middle Georgia counties.
     Mr. Patrick had been in a traffic accident recently and was wearing leg braces. Wednesday was his first outing since the accident. Mr. Patrick's body was discovered about 7:42 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Death was believed to have resulted at around 5:30 o'clock when deer hunters in the area, reported hearing a shot.
     Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife, the former Lona Turner of Griffin, and two daughters, Lori and Lisa.

Patrick, John Roy
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 6, 1924
Mr. Patrick's Funeral Was Held Wednesday.
Death of well known Butts county citizen occurred in Detroit May 30. Ill only few hours.
     Funeral services for Mr. John Roy Patrick, 22 years of age, whose death occurred in Detroit, Mich., at 4 o'clock Friday morning, May 30, was held from the First Baptist church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Henry H. Jones, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated assisted by Dr. Robert VanDeventer and Rev. J. S. Hartsfield. A large number of relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute to this popular young man. The high esteem in which he was held was attested by the lovely floral offerings. The pallbearers were four of his brothers, Messrs. Bryan, Dean, Taylor and Aubrey Patrick, and his brothers-in-law, F. W. Childs and J. J. Compton. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery.
     The passing of Mr. Patrick came as a distinct shock to members of the family and friends. He was sick for only a few hours preceding his death. On Wednesday afternoon he complained of not feeling well and was given medical attention. His condition grew worse until the end came at four o'clock Friday morning. Death was due to scarlet fever, it was stated.
     Relatives were advised Friday morning of his passing and Mr. Bryan Patrick, a brother and Mrs. W. H. Wilson, a sister of Mrs. Patrick, left Saturday morning for Detroit. The body was brought to Jackson, arriving here at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. Owing to a recent illness Mrs. Patrick was unable to accompany the body of her husband home.
     Mr. Patrick was a member of a prominent family of Butts county and was generally popular and well liked. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company and had been in Detroit for several weeks. He attended the Jackson public schools and had many friends not only among high school mates but among all classes of citizens. His engaging manners and genial disposition made him popular with all his associates.
     He was born January 5, 1902, and on April was married to Miss Lucile Jones of Jackson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones.
     Rev. Harry H. Jones paid the deceased a beautiful tribute. He spoke of the unusual sadness of his death, both on account of his age and the illness of his young wife, who was unable to accompany his body home for burial. The choir sang beautifully "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," "Some Day We'll Understand," and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere."
     Mr. Patrick is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Patrick, his wife, a bride of eight weeks, two sisters, Mrs. J. J. Compton, of Jackson and Mrs. F. W. Childs, of Homestead, Fla.; seven brothers, Messrs. Bryan, Dean, Taylor, Aubrey, Joe, Duvall and Edwyn Patrick, all of whom have the sympathy of hosts of friends in their sorrow.

Patrick, John Roy
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Nov 1988
     John Roy Patrick of Atlanta, formerly of Jackson, died Sunday.
     Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the College Park Cemetery with the Rev. Syble Doyle officiating.
     He is survived by his wife, Violetta F. Patrick.

Patrick, Marion
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1972
Mr. Patrick, 58, Passes In Augusta
     Funeral services for Mr. Marion Patrick, 58, of Tennille, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the First United Methodist Church in Tennille. Interment was at six o'clock at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Spalding County with May Funeral Home of Tennille in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Patrick died early Monday, July 17th, at the University Hospital in Augusta following a short illness. A native of Spalding County, Mr. Patrick was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Patrick, Sr. He had been a resident of Tennille for 15 years and was an engineer with the State Highway Department. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Tennille United Methodist Church, the Tennille Rotary Club, a Mason and Shriner.
     Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris S. Patrick; two sons, Robert M. Patrick of Stone Mountain and Ray L. Patrick of Atlanta; two brothers, Thomas B. Patrick of Griffin and Perry Patrick of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Robert W. Burks of Griffin; one sister-in-law, Mrs. George W. Patrick, Jr. of Griffin.
     
Patrick, Martha Lucile Jones
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 12, 1958
Mrs. Lucile Patrick Died Friday at Home of Sister
     Mrs. John Roy Patrick Sr., widely known and beloved Jackson matron, died Friday evening about 10 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. E. Edwards, on Indian Springs Street in Jackson.
     She was the victim of a malignancy that claimed her life less than two months after and exploratory operation in an Atlanta hospital.
     Member of a family long active and prominently identified with the progress of Butts county, she was the former Martha Lucile Jones, daughter of the late Jesse C. Jones and Mrs. Josephine Moore Jones. Born in Butts county on September 9, 1903, she was a lifelong resident of the county.
     A member of the Jackson Methodist Church in which she was particularly active, giving years of devoted service, she sang in the church choir and taught a Sunday School class for a long period of time. She was a former member of the Jackson B&PW Club, and had for years been on the serving committee of the Jackson Kiwanis Club where she was assisted her sister, Mrs. W. H. Wilson, Kiwanis cateress [sic] for more than two decades.
     She was employed as bookkeeper in the Gas Department of the City of Jackson where she worked almost until the day she entered the Atlanta hospital for surgery. Upon return from the hospital, where the gravity of her condition was discovered, she had been at the home of Mrs. Edwards.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. Lamar H. Watkins, officiating, assisted by the Rev. A. E. Barton, former pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson City Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Beautiful floral offerings and an overflow crowd attested to the esteem and high regard in which her legion friends held Mrs. Patrick.
     Survivors include one son, John Roy Patrick Jr., of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. W. H. Wilson and Mrs. J. E. Edwards, of Jackson; Mrs. Kelly Wilson, Barnesville; one brother, Van Jones, Jackson.
     Pallbearers were Duvall Patrick, Aubrey Patrick, Taylor Patrick, Dean Patrick, Elwyn Patrick, Joe Patrick.

Patrick, Mary Josephine Wells
Jackson Progress Argus 8 Jun 1952
Mrs. J. H. Patrick Called By Death
     Mrs. Josephine Wells Patrick, 79, wife of John H. Patrick, and widely beloved resident of the county, died suddenly at 8 a. m. Monday at her home on the Griffin Road.
     Death was attributed to a heart seizure. Mrs. Patrick had arisen as usual and attended to household duties and not feeling well had rested on the bed when the fatal attack came.
     Born in Spalding county April 6, 1873, daughter of the late Paschall Wells and Sarah Ann Bostwick Wells pioneer middle Georgia citizens, Mrs. Patrick had been resident of Butts county for a long period of years. She was the center of a devoted family circle and was admired by friends for her loyalty. Mrs. Patrick was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church and was interested in all its activities. She presided over a home that was known for its hospitality.
     Survivors are her husband, named a few years ago as a Master Farmer; one daughter, Mrs. J. J. Compton of Jackson, sons, E. D., T. T. A. H. and J. D. Patrick, all of Jackson, J.B. Patrick of Chipley; T. J. Patrick of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Dr, E. V. Patrick of Carrollton; several grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. T. T. Henderson and Mrs. D. A. Shepherd of Griffin.
     Funeral services were held at the first Baptist Church in Jackson Tuesday at 4 p. m. Dr. Ben Ingram, assisted by Rev. G. A. Briggs and Rev. Robert Floyd conducted the service.
     The pallbearers were six sons, E. D., T. T., A. H., T. J., J. D. and E. V. Patrick.
     Burial was in the Jackson, cemetery and Claude McKibben Funeral Home of Hogansville had charge of arrangements.

Patrick, Pearl Palmer
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Mar 1937
Brother of J. H. Patrick Dies at Spalding Home
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Patrick and family sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Patrick's brother. Mr. Pearl Palmer Patrick, 56 years of age, which occurred Tuesday at his home in Cabin, district in Spalding county. He had been sick for a year.
     Funeral services were held at Union Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and Dr. C. C. Heard conducted the rites, with interment following in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Patrick is survived by three sisters, Mrs. L. W. Pullin, Mrs. O. W. Sims and Mrs. J. R. Mitchell, of Griffin; five brothers, J. H. ,T. W., W. S., D. L., and G. G. Patrick.

Patrick, Pinkie McClendon
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Jun 1964
Mrs. Patrick Was Buried Sunday At County Line
     Mrs. Pinkie McClendon Patrick, widow of Mr. Walter Douglas Patrick of Route 1, Locust Grove, died Friday afternoon, May 29, at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     Mrs. Patrick was a native of Butts County but had lived in Spalding County for 12 years. She was a member of the Towaliga Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the County Line Baptist Church, Rev. Johnny Thaxton and Rev. Hoyt McGee officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. McDonald Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sara Kilgore of Griffin; two sons, Charlie T. Bostwick and William L. Bostwick, both of Locust Grove; a step-son, Frederick Bostwick of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. Sallie Jane Patrick of Jackson; two brothers, Clomer McClendon of Griffin and Forest McClendon of Jackson; three grandchildren.

Patrick, Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jul 1989
     Robert Patrick, 68, died June 23 of a heart attack at his home in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
     The funeral was held June 27 at Pacific View Memorial Chapel in Newport Beach, Calif. Burial was in Pacific View Memorial Park.
     Mr. Patrick, a film producer/distributor and longtime theater executive, was a native of Jackson. He began his career in Atlanta where he joined Republic Pictures' Atlanta exchange.
     He served with the Eighth Air Force during World War II and was shot down over the English Channel.
     Following the war, he settled in Denver, Colo., where he built and operated theaters and theater booking services throughout the Rocky Mountain area. In Hollywood he produced films such as To the Shores of Heir and "Hell on Wheels," starring country music singer Marty Robbins, with whom he also made "Road to Nashville" and "From Nashville with Music." His "Mighty Jungle," "Shell Shock," and "Swamp Country" were distributed worldwide and played in theaters and on TV. Patrick founded Parade Pictures and Super Pix, whose distribution led him into the international market where he became involved in the European and South African territories, headquartering for a time in Johannesburg, South Africa.
     When his last theater venture, a showcase drive-in in San Juan Capistrano, was sold to Pacific Theaters, he returned to producing.
     At the time of his death, he was completing a series of World War II films for TV. The series was slated for release in early 1990.
     Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife, three daughters, a son, and several grandchildren.

Patrick, Ruth
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 4, 1946.
Body of Newton County Girl was Found in Swamp.
     Covington, Ga., March 31 The body of 12-year-old Ruth Patrick, Porterdale school girl missing since March 15, was found today in a swampy thicket on a farm about four miles from here. Apparently the child died from the effects of a blow on the head.
     Dr, W. K. Swan, Newton county coroner, said he would hold an inquest tomorrow. He said that the decomposition of the body was so advanced it indicated the little girl had been dead since that date of her disappearance. Her was unable to tell in his preliminary examination whether or not she had been criminally attacked. There were indications, however, that she had received a sharp blow on the skull.
     Sheriff W. G. Benton said the body was discovered by Ted Brookins while he was searching for his own young son who was on a hunting expedition in the woods.
     Ruth dropped from sight about sundown March 15 after leaving nearby Oxford for her home. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Patrick of Porterdale. Besides he parents, she if survived by two brother, Edward, 14, and David, a, and an uncle, Charles Patrick of Warner Robins.

Patrick, T. J. (Joe), Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Jan 1974
Mrs. Patrick Passes In Chattanooga
     Mrs. T. J. (Joe) Patrick of Chattanooga, Tennessee died unexpectedly at her home Monday afternoon. Mr. Patrick discovered the body of his wife across the bed when he returned home.
     A native of Macon, Mrs. Patrick was daughter of Mrs. T. J. Lawson, of Macon.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the First Centenary Methodist Church in Chattanooga. Funeral plans were arranged by Chattanooga Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Patrick (Marisse) is survived by her husband, T. Joe Patrick; a son, T. J. (Tommy) Patrick, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Jim McClung of Atlanta; mother, Mrs. T. J. Lawson of Macon; and five grandchildren.
     Mr. and Mrs. J. Duvall Patrick and Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Patrick left Tuesday afternoon for Chattanooga to attend funeral services Wednesday.

Patrick, Thomas
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 17, 1922
Young Boy Killed During Rabbit Hunt.
Gun stacked against well discharged and Thomas Patrick was fatally wounded Saturday.
     Thomas Patrick, young son of Mrs. Callie Patrick, residing between Union church and Jenkinsburg, in Cabins district, was killed late Saturday afternoon when a gun was accidentally discharged.
     A party of boys had been rabbit hunting in the community and one of the boys placed a gun against a well, when in some manner it was accidentally discharged and the little Patrick boy received the contents, being killed instantly. The untimely death cast a gloom of sorrow over the entire community, and the friends of the family have the deepest sympathy of scores of friends in their great loss and sorrow.
     Funeral services for the dead boy were held Sunday afternoon at Union church, conducted by Rev. J. A. Drewery. Interment was made in the family burying ground, Frank S. Pittman, funeral director, in charge.
     The deceased leaves his mother, Mrs. Callie Patrick; five brothers, Roy, Douglas, Fred, Edwin and Carl Patrick, and one sister, Mrs. Paul Thaxton, of Griffin, to mourn his death.
Griffin News and Sun.

Patrick. Thomas Joseph, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Sep 1987
     Thomas Joseph Patrick Sr., 78, of Lookout Mountain, TN, died Sept. 20, at his home.
     The funeral was held Sept. 23 at the First-Centenary United Methodist Church in Chattanooga with Dr. Gordon Goodgame and Ben Haden officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Chattanooga.
     A native of Jackson, Ga., Mr. Patrick was a graduate of Mercer University. He cofounded U.S. Variety Stores in 1933, and he served as director of Southeast Federal Savings and Loan from 1947-83.
     He was a founder of Rossville Bank in 1963 and served as chairman of the board until 1983. He was chairman of Patrick's Inc. at the time of his death.
     A member and past president of the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, Mr. Patrick was also a member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club, Order of the Jesters, and St. Gregory Conclave of Alhambra Shrine Temple. He was a member of the First-Centenary United Methodist Church for 45 years.
     Survivors include his wife, Sara Plumlee Patrick; daughter, Jo Patrick McClung of Atlanta; son, Thomas J. Patrick Jr. of Chattanooga; brothers, Dr. E. V.Patrick of Carrollton and Duvall and Taylor Patrick, both of Jackson; five grandchildren.

Patrick, W. M.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 11, 1918
Death Of Mr. W. M. Patrick Occurred Sunday Afternoon.
Funeral was held at Union Church Sunday at 2 p.m.
     The death of Mr. W. M. Patrick occurred at his home, on Judge H. M. Fletchers plantation, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The cause of death was uremia poisoning and other complications.
     Mr. Patrick was a well known citizen of the county. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul Thurston; six sons, Roy, Douglas, Fred, Edwin, Carl and Tom Patrick; three brothers, C. B. Patrick, of Florida, Homer and Bose Patrick, one half brother, Mr. B. L. Patrick, of Spalding county; one half sister, Mrs. T. R. Nutt, of Griffin.
     The funeral was held at Union church in Spalding county at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. I. C. Walker.

Patrick, Walter Douglas
Jackson Progress-Argus June 4, 1953
Walter D. Patrick Called By Death
     Walter Douglas Patrick, 54, farmer residing on the old W. J. Woodward place, died early Tuesday in the, Griffin-Spalding Hospital after an illness of three weeks.
     Mr. Patrick was born in Spalding county and had resided in Butts county several years.
     Survivors are his wife and two sons, Tom Patrick and William Patrick; mother, Mrs. Will Patrick; sister, Mrs. Ruth Thaxton, Knoxville, Ga.; four brothers, Roy Patrick, McDonough; Fred Patrick of Roberta; Edwin and Carl Patrick of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at County Line Baptist Church Wednesday at 3 p. m. Rev. Gaither A. Briggs and Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiated and burial was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Patrick, William Stanford
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1944
W. S. Patrick, Died Sunday In McDonough
     The death of William Stanford Patrick, 64 years of age, brother of Mrs. L. W. Pullin of Jenkinsburg and J. H. Patrick of Jackson, occurred Sunday morning at his home in McDonough.
     Funeral services were held at Union church in Spalding county Tuesday at 4 p. m. with Rev. Wilson Walker officiating. Nephews acted as pallbearers and burial was in the churchyard.
     Born in Spalding county, Mr. Patrick moved to McDonough a few years ago.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Emmie Clements Patrick; three sons, Clements C. Patrick, McDonough; William D. Patrick, chief petty officer, US N. R., Trinidad, British
West Indies, and Sgt. Sidney L. Patrick, LaGuardia Field, Long Island; three daughters, Mrs. J. C. Murray, Savannah; Mrs. Paul Haney and Mrs. Wylena Patrick of McDonough; three sisters, Mrs. L. W. Pullin, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. John Robert Mitchell, Griffin, and Mrs. O. W. Sims, Locust Grove; four brothers, J. H. Patrick, Jackson; Thomas S. Patrick, Locust Grove; Grover C. Patrick and David L. Patrick, Sr., Griffin.

Patterson, Arthur C.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Mar 1975
Mr. Patterson Passes In Maine
     Mr. Arthur C. Patterson, 84, of 39 Kelley Street, South Portland, Maine, died Sunday, March 16th, in a Portland Hospital.
     He was born in Maine September 4, 1890, the son of Daniel and Adelaide Patterson. He attended Portland schools.
     Mr. Patterson was a salesman for Sunshine Biscuit Company for 30 years and also worked for the American Automobile Association. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and the American Legion.
     The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Tuesday, March 18th, at the Hobbs Funeral Home. Interment was in Forest City Cemetery.
     Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emily Mayer Patterson; a daughter, Mrs. Nathan Milbury of Shrewsbury, Mass.; a son, Raymond C. Kelly of Jackson; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
  
Patterson, Bessie Finnie
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Apr 1987
     Bessie Finnie Patterson, 67, of 1330 Baker Ave,, Augusta, died April 8 at. University Hospital in Augusta.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Jackson with the Rev. S. D. Obie officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Patterson was born in Monroe County, daughter of the late Lee and Essie Green Finnie. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
     Survivors include three sons, Lester Patterson of Atlanta, and Alton and Willie James Patterson, both of Jackson; daughters, Ruby Mae Finnie of Atlanta and Bessie Lee Finnie of Harrisburg, Pa.; sister, Louise Sims of Jackson; brother, Robert Finnie of California; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Patterson, David W.
  The Jackson Argus June 7, 1901
     Mr. David W. Patterson, a former citizen of Jackson, died yesterday in Griffin, after a long illness, from complicated causes. For several days his life had been despaired of and it was known that he could survive only a few hours. Mr. Patterson was one of the most prominent business men of that city, and for many years had been interested in the cotton business and was also a dealer in cotton supplies and agricultural implementations.
     
Patterson, Drewry S.
  Middle Georgia Argus February 1, 1887
Our Oldest Citizen Dead
     Mr. Drewry S. Patterson the oldest citizen of this county, died at his home three miles south of Jackson on Thursday morning.
     He was one of the pioneers of Middle Georgia, having lived on the land on which he died since 1828. He was born on the first day of August 1798 and consequently was in his eighty-ninth year. His remains were interred in the family burial grounds. Rev. Dr. Timmons of the Methodist church conducting the ceremonies.

Patterson, Ethel M.
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Oct 1963
Luella Woman, Butts Native, Dies in Mishap
     Mrs. Ethel M. Patterson of Luella, native of Butts County, died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Friday afternoon following the collision of her compact car with another automobile at Taylor and 13th Streets in Griffin in a light rain.
     Griffin police said Mrs. Patterson was going south on 13th Street when another auto ran a red light and collided with the Patterson vehicle. Mrs. Patterson was picked up from the street and rushed by ambulance to the hospital. She lived about an hour after the accident.
     She was a member of the LulelIa Baptist Church and was employed at the Georgia Experiment Station, for 16 years as a cotton laboratory technician.
     In addition to her husband, Pat Patterson, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. J. O. Maddox of Luella; four sisters, Mrs. Bailey Turner, Mrs. James Nutt, both of Luella, Miss Eva Maddox of Atlanta and Mrs. William Goldenburg of Manchester; two brothers, H. C. Maddox and L. H. Maddox, both of Luella; several nieces and nephews.

Patterson, Harvey William
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jun 1968
Graveside Rites Friday For H. W. Patterson
     Graveside rites were held Friday evening at 7 :30 o'clock at Jackson City cemetery for Mr. Harvey William Patterson, 68, who died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Decatur,
June 19, following an illness of several months.
     Rev. Joe Hildreth officiated with Shertell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Patterson was born September 27, 1899 in Jefferson, Mo. and for the past seven years had lived in Jackson at 263 North Oak Street. Mr. Patterson served many years ago in the U. S. Army and was an automobile dealer in Charleston, S. C. before his retirement.
     Mr. Patterson is survived by two sons, Dick Patterson of Lancaster, Pa.; Bill Patterson of Jackson, Miss.; three daughters, Mrs. C. E. Harris, Jackson, Miss.; Mrs. Jimmie House, Jackson, Miss.; Miss Virginia Patterson, Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. H. B. Humphries, Fulton, Mo.; a sister- in-law, Mrs. Leona Patterson, Mission Hills, Calif.
     Pallbearers were Dr. Randolph Long, Gerald Davis, William Spier, Dr. Roy Goff, Lonnie Rawls and Mike Allen.
     
Patterson, Henrietta Stilwell
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 13 1925
Mrs. D. W. Patterson Summoned By Death.
     Butts county relatives and friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. David W. Patterson, 85 years of age, which occurred at her home in Griffin Saturday morning. She suffered a fall several months ago and had been in declining health for some time. She was one of the most prominent and beloved women of Spalding county.
     Mrs. Patterson was a sister of the late Mrs. Sallie Ball, of Jackson, Mrs. J. M. Ball, of Bronwood, and Mrs. Joseph Pullen, of Griffin.
     Funeral services were conducted at the First Methodist church in Griffin Sunday afternoon by Rev. John F. Yarborough. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
     
Patterson, Howell
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 25, 1952
Patterson Shot at Fincherville Saturday Night
     Howell Patterson, Negro, aged 27, was fatally shot near the Wilson Welch bridge in the Fincherville area early Sunday morning, and died of the injuries at Grady Hospital.
     Jim Henry Goodrum, 32, was arrested by Sheriff J. D. Pope in connection with the shooting.
     According to information obtained by the Progress-Argus from residents of Fincherville, a group gathered at the home of Ruby Goodrum, sister of Jim Henry Goodrum. The exact cause of the shooting was not immediately available.
     Patterson was shot above the eye with a pistol between 12 and 1 a.m. and died at Grady Hospital at 3:15 a.m.
     Information disclosed that Patterson was employed by Eslyn Jinks and that Goodrum was employed by William Presley.
     A committment hearing was scheduled Tuesday Morning before Judge J. H. Turner.

Patterson, Jack L.
Jackson Progress-Argus 15 Nov 1935
Jack L Patterson Passes in Atlanta
     [First paragraph unreadable]
     For **** Mr. Patterson was editor of the Covington News and Conyers Times, later serving a connection with the Griffin Daily News still later formed a connection with the Atlanta Journal. He was well known as a columnist, and recently conducted a column, "Sparks and Backfire" for the Griffin Register. Widely read, he was well informed on all questions of the day and was a writer of originality and charm, expressing himself vigorously on all leading topics. He held membership in the Georgia Press Association and attended most of its meetings where he was a striking and beloved figure.
     Surviving Mr. Patterson is a brother, Mr. Aldine Patterson, of Sunny Side.
     Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the Shiloh Methodist church, with Rev. C. B. Daniel and Rev. J. M. Gardner officiating. Interment was in the Wimbish cemetery

Patterson, Jack Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jun 1993
     Jack Lee Patterson, of Interlachen, Fla., died Tues., June 8, at his home.
     Graveside services were held Fri., June 11,. at the Waits family lot in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Patterson was retired from the U. S. Air Force and was a member of the Watsontown Methodist Church in Watsontown, Pa. He was a member of the VFW and Disabled American Veterans.
     Survivors include wife Marie Waits Patterson, a native of Butts County; brother Eddie Patterson of Baltimore, Md.; sister, Audrey Maurer of Ashland, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Patterson, Job D.
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Aug 1961
Heart Attacks Claim Two Men At Jackson Lake
     Heart attacks last week claimed the lives of two Atlanta area men at Jackson Lake.
Last Wednesday Job D. Patterson, 77, was working in the yard of his home in Cherokee Estates, when he suffered a fatal heart attack. His body was brought to Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson where a local physician pronounced him dead.
     A retired civil service worker, Mr. Patterson had lived in Atlanta 19 years, residing at 954 Moreland, Ave., SE. A member of the Ormewood Presbyterian Church, he was a native of Alabama.
     Funeral services were held Friday morning at Westview Cemetery with the Rev. Leroy C. Obert officiating.
     Survivors include his wife and four daughters.

Patterson, John, Dr.
  Butts County Progress September 18, 1908
     Friends of Miss Puss Patterson sympathize with her in the death of her brother, Mr. John Patterson, who died at Madison a few days ago.

The Jackson Argus September 4, 1908
Dr. John Patterson Goes to His Reward.
     After a long and useful life the spirit of Dr. John Patterson went to the God who gave it. On last Sunday morning at the home of his daughter in Madison. Dr. Patterson spent the greater part of his life in Butts county. He was born in Pike county in 1827 and his father moved here in 1829 and settled the Patterson homestead southwest of Jackson. There Dr. Patterson spent his boyhood and young manhood days. He was married in 1866 to Miss Emily Wilson, of Madison, with whom he lived happily until her death eleven years ago. Since that time he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Speer, in Madison, and his only sister, Miss Puss Patterson, at their old home of many precious memories.
     Dr. Patterson was greatly beloved wherever known for his gentleness of spirit and his pure Christian character. He was a reader and a ripe Bible scholar, and above all, an obedient child of God. His place cannot be filled in the hearts of his loved ones, but the memory of his perfect walk before them will buoy them up in their hours of sorrow over his going from them.
     The funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church in Madison, where he had been a devoted member, by the pastor, Rev. A. D. Johnson, and the remains laid to rest beside his wife. Of his family who survive him are Mrs. Speer of Madison, Mrs. Wager of Atlanta, and a son in Waycross, a brother, Mr. Young Patterson, of Sunnyside, and Miss Puss Patterson, of our county, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all.

The Butts County Progress October 16, 1908
     Dr. John Patterson was born in Pike county, April 9th 1827, moved to Butts county when only two years old, and worked on his fathers farm until he was 20. He spent several years in the mercantile business. He married Miss Emily Wilson of Madison, and was a practicing physician for a number of years.
     He was not rich nor poor but had a sufficient income to live on in his old age. He made the sunset and twilight of his old age his best days. He was one of the best men I ever knew, and was a member of the Presbyterian church, a profound scholar, a kind father, and Christian gentleman.
     Sacred be his memory.
A FRIEND.

Patterson, Laura Ethel Maddox
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Oct 1963
Luella Woman, Butts Native, Dies in Mishap
     Mrs. Ethel M. Patterson of Luella, native of Butts County, died at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Friday afternoon following the collision of her compact car with another automobile at Taylor and 13th Streets in Griffin in a light rain.
     Griffin police said Mrs. Patterson was going south on 13th Street when another auto ran a red light and collided with the Patterson vehicle. Mrs. Patterson was picked up from the street and rushed by ambulance to the hospital. She lived about an hour after the accident.
     She was a member of the Luella Baptist Church and was employed at the Georgia Experiment Station for 16 years as a cotton laboratory technician.
     In addition to her husband, Pat Patterson, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. J. O. Maddox of Luella; four sisters, Mrs. Bailey Turner, Mrs. James Nutt, both of Luella, Miss Eva Maddox of Atlanta and Mrs. William Goldenburg of Manchester; two brothers, H. C. Maddox and L. H. Maddox, both of Luella; several nieces and nephews.

Patterson, Lawrence Buddy
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Sep 1989
     Lawrence Buddy Patterson, 74, of 284 Buchanan St., Jackson, died Sept. 19.,
     The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. S. D. Obie officiating, funeral was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Patterson was a native of Jasper County, son of Henry and Viola Patterson. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
     Survivors include three sisters, Farris Patterson of Jackson, Lillie Usher of Atlanta, and Lessie Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Patterson, Lillian Quinn
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 1994
     Lillian Quinn Patterson, 82, died Wed., Sept. 14.
     Graveside services were held Thurs., Sept. 15, in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Spalding County with Rev. Richard Hoard officiating.
     A native of Jackson, Mrs. Patterson was the daughter of the late Frank S. Peek and Lucille Carmichael Peek. She was the widow of the late Thomas Felder Quinn and Roy T. Patterson.
     She had resided in Watkinsville with her daughter for the last year.
     Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Winona and Ted Evans Sr. of Watkinsville; daughter-in-law, Iris Quinn of Texas; sister-in-law, Betty Peek Cawthon of Jackson; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Patterson, Margaret Davidson
  Middle Georgia Argus May 31, 1887
Mrs. Patterson
     On Monday Mrs. Drewry Patterson died after a confinement to her bed for over two years. She had long been a citizen of Butts and was well known to our people as a noble Christian lady. Nothing but praise could be said of her during her entire life. She leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn her loss. Her remains were buried today at the family cemetery near her old home.

  Middle Georgia Argus June 7, 1887
  In Memoriam
       On the 30th of May Mrs. Peggie Patterson passed from earth after an illness of three years. She was perfectly resigned, and died without a struggle, and with the full assurance of a blissful immortality. Her life was an exemplary one. She almost knew the bible by heart and practiced its teachings in every sense of the word. The funeral services were conducted by Messrs. Timmons and Manley; and as they told of her good deeds and christian life, we were made to feel and realize the importance of living a christian. Only a few months ago Mr. D. S. Patterson, her husband, died. He also died in full faith, living strictly in accordance with the Bible. While he lived rather a retired life in his old age, those who are acquainted with the early history of Butts County, know that he figured prominently in the public offices. He being 88, and she 86.
     Their remains rest side by side in the family grave yard. To the bereaved ones we extend our heartfelt sympathy and especially the daughter who so faithfully watched by the bedside day and night. And as she stood by and saw the last tribute paid, and saw the wreaths of evergreens placed on the ground by render hands, a consciousness mingled with the two told her she had done what she could. And in after years, when loved ones visit the spot to see that their graves are kept green, the gentle breeze will whisper through the grass and say they are not dead, but gone before.
A Friend.

Patterson, Mary Elizabeth
Jackson Progress Argus 11 May 1988
     Mary Elizabeth Patterson, 80, of Helena, Ga., died Saturday in a Griffin hospital.
     The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lowe's Funeral Home in Helena with the Rev. Irie Cyree officiating. Burial was in the Helena cemetery.
     A native of Wheeler County, Mrs. Patterson was a homemaker and was a member of the Helena United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, J. W. Patterson; daughters, Edith Heath of Jackson and Wregelia O'Barr of Eastman; sister, Josie Watson of Helena; brothers, Joe Dennis of Bessemer, Ala., and Olin Dennis of Helena; five grandchildren.

Patterson, Mary Jane (Puss)
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 5, 1916
Miss M. J. Patterson Passes To Beyond
     After an illness of some time, Miss Mary Jane Patterson, aged 78, passed away at her home a few miles from Jackson Tuesday morning A complication of diseases was the cause of death.
     The passing of this prominent and beloved woman came as a distinct shock to her hundreds of friends throughout the county.
     A native of this county where she had spent her long life, Miss Patterson was known and esteemed by practically every citizen in the county. For a great many years she taught school, but in recent years she had lived quietly on the family estate.
     She was a daughter of Drewry S. Patterson, a pioneer citizen of Butts county. She was a member of the Methodist church and a splendid type of Christian womanhood. Her knowledge of men and affairs was wide and varied, and those who knew her best esteemed her most highly.
     Rev. Olin King of the Jackson Methodist church conducted the funeral services at 3 0'clock Wednesday afternoon, and the body was laid to rest in the family cemetery. The floral tributes were handsome and numerous, attesting the affection in which the deceased was held.
     Miss Patterson is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Lee Speers, of Maison, Mrs. Otelia Wager, of Atlanta; three nephews, Messrs. Jack L. Patterson and Aldide Patterson, of Sunnyside, and Leroy W. Patterson, of Waycross.

The Jackson Progress-Argus June 9, 1916
Will of Miss Puss Patterson Probated
     The will of the late Miss Mary Jane Patterson was offered for probate in solemn form in the Court of Ordinary Monday.
     The property, consisting of 110 acres of land, was bequeathed to the children of James Young and John S. Patterson, brothers of the testatrix. The original will was written Dec. 19, 1906 and a codicil June 26, 1916. Jack L. Patterson was named in the codicil as executor of the will.
     The property, which is considered quite valuable, will be divided among four heirs, if the will is carried out as originally planned.

Patterson, Patrick Young
  The Jackson Argus November 24, 1899
P. Y. Patterson Dies.
     The Madison Advertiser of the 8th inst. gives an account of the death of Mr. Patrick Young Patterson which occurred in Savannah from malarial fever.
     Mr. Patterson has visited Jackson. He was the nephew of Miss Puss Patterson and spent several days with here near here last year. He was an electrician and said to have been the best in the state. He had recently returned from an extensive trip to Cuba and Porte Rico, where he established telephones and electrical plants on those islands.

Patterson, Roy Theodore
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1975
Roy Patterson Buried At Oak Hill
     Mr. Roy Theodore Patterson, 85, of 620 West Broad St., Griffin, died Sunday afternoon, October 19th, at the Living Center of Griffin. He had been a patient there for about three weeks.
     A native of Spalding County, Mr. Patterson was a retired groceryman. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Griffin.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at five o'clock from the graveside in the old section of Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Lamar Cherry officiating. Pittman Rawls Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Mitchell Patterson, of Griffin; two daughters, Mrs. J. P. Futral of Griffin and Mrs. Philip McLaurin of Mt. Prospect, Ill.; two sons, Roy T. Patterson, Jr. of Jackson and H. P. Patterson of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. R. H. Chilton of Nashville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

Patterson, Roy Theodore, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Feb 1976
Roy Patterson Buried Friday In Griffin
     Mr. Roy Theodore Patterson, Jr., 54, of 232 West Avenue, Jackson, died Thursday morning, February 12, at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta where he had been admitted on Saturday, February 7th.
Born in Spalding County August 31, 1921, he was the son of the late Roy T. Patterson, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Mitchell Patterson.
     Mr. Patterson was employed at the McDonough Power Equipment Company as a press operator. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     During World War II Mr. Patterson served in the U. S. Air Force as a Tail Gunner in the European Theatre.
     Mr. Fatterson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Peek Patterson of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Winona (Ted) Evans of Watkinsville; a son, Thomas Quinn, of Fort Worth, Texas; mother, Mrs. Ruby Mitchell Patterson, of Griffin; brother, Phil Patterson, of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Futral of Griffin and, Mrs. Frances McLaurin of Chicago, Ill.
     Graveside services were conducted Friday afternoon, February 13, at four o'clock in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin old section. The Rev. Lamar Cherry officiated. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of plans.

Patterson, William Orr (Bill)
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1982
     Mr. William Orr (Bill) Patterson, 71, died at his home in Ft. Myers, Fla. Saturday. A native of Griffin, Mr. Patterson was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Frank Patterson.
     He was well-known in Butts County and was the owner of a home of Lake Jackson.
     Mr. Patterson was a prominent Griffin businessman, owner of W. O. Patterson Refrigeration Company prior to his retirement. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Griffin.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Crowder Patterson; two sons, David F. Patterson of Atlanta, and W. O. Patterson, Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Patterson McKenzie of Tallahassee.
     The funeral was Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the graveside in the Old Section of Old Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Monroe C. Grant officiated.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge.

Patterson, Willie Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1982
     Willie Howard Patterson of 227 Pine Street, NW, Atlanta, died Friday at Grady Memorial Hospital.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Trimier Jackson Funeral Services.

Pattillo, Walter Lee (Pat)
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1976
W. L. Pattillo Passes Friday At Residence
     Mr. Walter Lee (Pat) Pattillo, 76, of Dexter, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly at his residence late Friday afternoon, November 12th. He had been in declining health for several years.
     Born in Henry County, Mr. Pattillo was son of the late James Edward Pattillo and Almada George Pattillo. He had made his home in Laurens County for 30 years. He lived a number of years in Atlanta.
     Mr. Pattillo was with the Health Department in Butts County from the middle 1950's until December 1967 when he retired. He was retired from the Georgia Health Department. He was a member of Dexter Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Mae D. Pattillo, Dexter; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia P. Mercer of Dexter; three grandchildren; one brother, John Pattillo of Stockbridge; a sister, Mrs. Lovie Phillips of Stockbridge; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the C. Homer Adams Chapel with Rev. Quay Cook and Rev. Buford Raffield officiating. Interment was in Dublin Memorial Gardens.
     Pallbearers were Ernest Lord, Roy Knight, James Ward, Max Brown, Parks Daniel and James Sharpe.
     
Patton, Mr.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 29, 1926
Flovilla.
     Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Edwards have returned from Tennessee where they were called to attend the funeral of Mrs. Edwards father, Mr. Patton.

Paul, Gordon
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Dec 1944
Gordon Paul Is Taken By Death In Tampa, Fla.
     Gordon Paul, former resident of Jackson, died Friday, December 1, at a hospital in Tampa, Fla. He had resided in the Florida city for the last five years.
     Funeral services were held in Tampa.
     Born and reared in Jackson, he was a son. of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Paul. During the period when buggies were manufactured in Jackson he was employed by the Carmichael Buggy Company and the Empire Buggy Company as painter. Later he followed that trade here and several years ago removed to Macon and then to Florida.
     He is survived by one sister, Mrs. H. L. Jenkins of Macon; an aunt, Mrs. Lucy Robinson of Vidalia, and a niece, Mrs. Sara Parks, and a nephew, Clarence Plunkett, both of Macon.

Paul, Marion Jinks
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jan 1973
Mrs. Paul of Macon Died Thursday
     Mrs. Marion Jinks Paul 55 of 2162 General Winship DrIve, Macon, died Thursday, January 11th, in Coliseum Park Hospital after a long illness.
     Funeral services were held at two O'clock Friday afternoon from the First Christian Church in Macon. Officiating at the service were Rev. John Saunders, pastor of the First Christian Church, assisted by Dr. C. W. Hancock, pastor of the Mulberry Street Methodist Church, and Rev. Bob Raiford associate pastor of the First Christian Church. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery with Hart's Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Paul, a native of Butts County, was the daughter of Mr. Gales W. Jinks, and Mrs. VIda Bond Jinks, both of Jackson. Mrs. Paul had lived in Macon since 1940 and was a member of the First Christian Church. She was a member of her church's auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary.
     Mrs. Paul is survived by a son, John Michael Paul of Macon; a daughter, Mrs. George M. Mitchell of Atlanta; a brother, Lamar Jinks of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. K. A. Richardson of Macon Mrs. Harold Stephens and Mrs. Clarence F. Smith of Jackson and Mrs. K. L. Mann of Baltimore, Maryland.

Paul, Ralph L.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Dec 1966
Ralph L. Paul Buried in Macon
     Mr. Ralph L. Paul, 56, of 2162 General Winship Drive, Macon, died Monday at the Dublin VA Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Paul was born in Savannah, the son of Charles E. Paul and Mrs. Agnes Chance Paul, and had resided in Bibb County most of his life. He was manager of Graves Supply Co., a veteran of World War II, and a member of the First Christian Church.
     Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday morning in Riverside Cemetery with Hart's Mortuary in charge.
     Mr. Paul is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marion Jinks Paul, formerly of Jackson; one daughter, Miss Barbara Paul, Macon; one son, John Paul, Macon; a sister, Mrs. J. P. Hyatt Jr., Macon; a brother, Cair Paul, Macon; several nieces and nephews.

Paul, Sara Catherine Dean
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 28, 1926
Mrs. S. C. Paul Is Called To Reward.
     Following a critical illness of only a few days, Mrs. Sara Catherine Paul, 70 years of age, a widely beloved woman, passed away Monday afternoon at her home on Dempsey Avenue. She suffered from a heart affliction and news of her passing did not come as a surprise. Mrs. Paul had a wide circle of friends throughout the community who were saddened to hear of her passing.
     A native of Edgefield, S. C. Mrs. Paul, whose maiden name was Miss Sara Catherine Dean, was reared in Twiggs county, Georgia. She was the widow of a well known Confederate soldier, and for the last thirty-five years has been a resident of Jackson. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church and was admired for her many fine traits of character.
     The surviving relatives are two children, Mrs. H. L. Jenkins, of Macon, and Mr. Gordon Paul, of Jackson; two grandchildren, Mrs. B. H. Parks, of Macon, and Mr. C. G. Plankett, of Albany; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Roberson, of Jackson, and a cousin, Mrs. Laura Willis, of Cordele.
     Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev. Augustus Ernest, her pastor, assisted by Rev. A. R. Woodson, of the Presbyterian church, conducting the services. Many pretty floral offerings attested the love of relatives and friends. Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery.
Paulk, Lucille Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 24 May 1995
     Lucille Jones Paulk, 79, of Brunswick died Saturday, May 20, after an extended illness.
     Funeral services were held Monday, May 22, at the Brunswick First Baptist Church with Rev. Jon Connell, Rev. Jim Crandall and Rev. Tommy McMillian officiating.
     Mrs. Paulk was a native of Elberton but made her home in Brunswick most of her adult life. She was the former owner and operator of Jones Hardware and was retired from the Brunswick Farm Bureau. She was a member of the Magnolia Garden Club and the First Baptist Church of Brunswick.
     Survivors include husband, B. B. Paulk of Brunswick; daughters, Laura Ann Davis of Lilburn, Jane Kimber of Lawrenceville and Beth Howard of Centerville; sons. Brad Paulk of Cartersville, Walter Abney of Lawrenceville, Pat Paulk of Lilburn and Bill Paulk of Brunswick; sister, Emma Harper of Jackson, 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Paullin, W. B.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 24, 1916
     Many friends of Miss Jimmie Paullin are sympathizing with her in the death of her brother, Mr. W. B. Paullin. Because of Miss Paullin's bereavement the recital that was to be given by the music and expression classes March 24, has been postponed until March 31.

Payne, David L., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jul 1988
     Funeral services for David L. Payne, Jr., 65, of Carrollton were held Sunday afternoon from the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Insko, Jerry Childs and Jack Gantt officiating. Interment followed in Carroll Memory Gardens under the direction of Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel.
     Mr. Payne was a retired area engineer for the Federal Soil Conservation Service.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine Payne; daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Wofford, Marietta; two sons, David Payne III and Jackson Payne, Carrollton; three brothers, James Payne, Jackson; John Payne, Rome; Joe Payne, Clarkston, three sisters, Mrs. Nora Kunz, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Rachael Cordell, Hartwell; Mrs. Clara Skelton, Homestead, Fla.; three grandchildren.

Payne, Jackson W., Major
Jackson Progress Argus 1983
     Major Jackson W. Payne, 64, of Augusta, formerly of Hartwell, died Thursday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Augusta. Following his retirement from the military, Mr. Payne was a Department of Agriculture auditor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorine Randall Payne; a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline P. Randall of Lavonia; brothers, James Payne of Jackson, David L. Payne Jr. of Carrollton, John Payne of Rome, and Joe Payne of Clarkston; sisters, Mrs. Leonard King of Kirkwood, Mo., Mrs. Harold Cordell of Hartwell, and Mrs. B. L. Skelton of Homestead, Fla.
     Services were held Sunday at 3 o'clock at Bio Baptist Church in Hart County with the Rev. James G. Stertz and the Rev. Sam Gray officiating. Burial was in Hartwell Memorial Park with military rights.
     Strickland Funeral Horne of Hartwell was in charge of arrangements.
     
Payne, Millard
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Dec 1971
Heart Attack Claims Life Of Millard Payne
     Mr. Millard Payne, 57, of High Falls Road, Griffin, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Tuesday night, December 14th, after suffering an apparent heart seizure.
     Mr. and Mrs. Payne had been visiting and were on their way home when he slumped over the wheel. He was able to stop the car without injuring his wife.
     Mr. Payne was a native of Lamar County, the son of the late Mr. William F. Payne and Mrs. Effie Goen Payne. He was are tired employee of Jaco Mills. Mr. Payne was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II, and served in the Pacific with the U. S. Navy.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock from the Rehoboth Baptist Church. The Rev. Calvin Davis officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements. The body lay in state thirty minutes at the church prior to the funeral hour.
     Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ilene Pass Payne; a daughter, Mrs. Larry English of Milner; a son, John Payne of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. William H. Hebbard of Cartersville; five brothers, J. C. Payne of Porterdale, D. G. Payne of Jackson, George M. Payne of Thomaston, William A. Payne of Hampton and John F. Payne of Griffin.

Payton, Ernest
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Aug 1977
Payton Rites Held Monday In Atlanta
     Funeral services for Mr. Ernest Payton, of Atlanta, a brother of Mrs. Roy Prosser, of Jackson, were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at Spring Hill. The Rev. Will Berkner and the Rev. L. F. Van Landingham officiated and interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Newnan.
     Mr. Payton died Sunday after a lengthy illness.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anita Stewart Payton; daughter, Miss Patricia Payton; mother, Mrs. Ida Payton, of Atlanta; sisters, Mrs. Roy Prosser, Jackson; Mrs. Leon Justiss, Grantville; Mrs. Frank Powers, Hogansville; brothers, Henry. N. Payton, Newnan, Merrill D. Payton, Tallahassee, Fla. and Donald E. Payton, Atlanta.
     H. M. Patterson and Son were in charge of arrangements.
     Attending the funeral services for Mr. Payton from Jackson, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Prosser, were Rev. and Mrs. Don Folsom, Mrs. L. W. Moelchert, Mrs. E. D. Briscoe, Mrs. Guy Bearden and Mrs. James Payne.

Payton, Henry N.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Feb 1995
     Henry N. Payton, 77, of Newnan died Sunday, Jan. 29, at his residence.
     Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Newnan.
     Mr. Payton was a retired attorney and Army World War II veteran.
     Survivors include wife, Rosemary Payton; daughter, Gail Payton Wright of Decatur; siblings Merrill Payton of Tallahasee,
     Pauline Powers of Hogansville and Thelma Prosser of Jackson; and two grandchildren.

Payton, Ida O.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Jan 1991
     Mrs. Ida O. Payton, 99, of Hogansville died Thursday, Jan. 17, at her home.
     The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 19, in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, with the Revs. Bill Camp and Don Folsom officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
     Mrs. Payton lived in Coweta County for 69 years and made her home in Hogansville with her daughter for the past 30 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hogansville.
     Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Thelma) Prosser of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Pauline) Powers of Hogansville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Payton of Newnan, and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Payton of Tallahassee, Fla.; daughters-in-law, Mrs. Ernest Payton and Mrs. Donald Payton of Atlanta, and Mrs. Kenneth Payton of Warm Springs, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren.
     Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, was in charge of arrangements.

Payton, Kenneth L., Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Nov 1976
Services Held Rev. Payton on November 10th
     The Reverend Kenneth L. Payton, 50, of Woodbury, and pastor of the First Baptist Church of Woodbury, died Monday, November 8, in The Medical Center in Columbus following an extended illness. He was brother of Mrs. Roy Prosser of Jackson.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, November 10, in the First Baptist Church, Woodbury, with the Rev. Jack Alderman, Rev. Austol Youmans, Rev. Bill Rathbun, and Dr. Robert James officiating. Interment was in the Woodbury Cemetery.
     Born July 3, 1926 in Coweta County, he was son of Mrs. Ida Dyer Payton and the late Eugene Payton. He was a graduate of Mercer University in Macon and the Southeastern Baptist Seminary in Wake Forest, N. C.
     At the time of his death, Mr. Payton was serving as secretary of the Merritt Baptist Association. He was a past Moderator of the Association. He had served the pastorate at the Woodbury Church for the past ten years, and had previously served the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church.
     Active in civic affairs, Rev. Payton was serving as chairman of the Board of the Meriwether County Department of Family and Children Services. He was a veteran of World War Two.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Adra Mae Fuller Payton, of Woodbury; three daughters, Mrs. Ronne Garrett and Miss Cathy Payton, both of Woodbury, and Mrs. Paul Herndon of Athens; one son, Denny Payton of Morrow; his mother, Mrs. Ida Payton of Hogansville; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Prosser of Jackson, Mrs. Leon Justiss of Grantville, and Mrs. Frank Powers of Hogansville; four brothers, Henry Payton of Newnan, Ernest Payton and Donald Payton, both of Atlanta, and Merrill Payton of Tallahassee, Fla.; three grandchildren.
     The CIaude A. McKibben Funeral Home of Hogansville was in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were Willis Godowns, Harold Gill, AIlen Logino, James Sibley, Tom Morgan, J. W. Riggins, Mike Aiken, Mike McDaniel, Fred Brisendine, Byron Todd, and Harvey Lemmon.

Pea, Josephyn S.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1987
     Josephyn S. Pea of Atlanta died Oct. 28. Graveside services were held Monday at the Arlington, Va., National Cemetery.
     A native of Jackson, Mrs. Pea was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Sasnett. She was a graduate of Jackson High School.
     Survivors include four nephews, Jule W Felton Jr. of Atlanta, Dr. Richard B. Sasnett of Augusta, Samuel Sasnett of Washington, DC, and Phillip Sasnett of Birmingham, Ala.

Peacock, Carolyn Elizabeth Maddox (Bessie)
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1971
Mrs. Peacock Died Saturday
     Mrs. Bessie M. Peacock 81 of 816 Charles Allen Drive N. E . Atlanta, died Saturday, February 13th at DeKalb General Hospital in Atlanta where she had been a patient for three weeks.
     A native of Henry County, Mrs. Peacock was born October 27, 1889 to Mr. William Henry Maddox and Mrs. Lucy Jane Lee Maddox, both of Butts County. She attended school at Locust Grove Institute and Bessie Tift College in Forsyth and was a member of the Ponce de Leon Christian Church.
     Funeral services were Monday, February 15th, at one o'clock at Spring Hill with Rev. George Wascovich, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery with H. M. Patterson & Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Peacock is survived by her husband, Elbert Peacock of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. Z. M. Leverette of Decatur; a brother, W. Harvey Maddox of Jackson; two nieces and a nephew.

Pearce, Charlie R.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jan 1955
Father of Mrs. Joe Bell Passes Friday in Tampa
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bell sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Bell's father, Mr. Charlie R. Pearce, which occurred Friday in his Tampa home following a long illness.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Vernon Church near Coleman, Georgia.

Pearson, James Lawrence
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jul 1982
     James Lawrence Pearson, 81, of Jackson died early Friday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Martha Daniel, on McDonough Road.
     A native of Tattnall County, Mr. Pearson had made his home in Jackson for the past 10 years. He was retired from the Otis Elevator Company as a maintenance engineer and was a member of the Reidsville Side Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Ga.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Daniel of Jackson; a son, Hararell Pearson of S. Daytona Beach, Fla.: three sisters, two brothers, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McCall-Trapnel Funeral Home in Reidsville. Burial was in the Reidsville city cemetery.
     McCall-Trapnel Funeral Home of Reidsville was in charge of arrangements.

Pearson, Roby Shuman
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jul 1967
Mother of Mrs. C. M. Daniel Dies in Vidalia July 2nd
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. M.I Daniel Jr. of Jackson sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Daniel's mother, Mrs. J. L. Pearson, 66, which occurred Sunday, July 2nd, in The Precious Nursing Home in Vidalia, where she had been a patient for eight months.
     Mrs. Pearson, the former Miss Roby Shuman, was born and reared in Tattnall County but had lived in Jacksonville, Florida for 42 years. She was a member of the Park Street Methodist Church in Jacksonville.
     Funeral services were conducted from the Reidsville Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, July 4th, at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev. Paul Sauls officiating. Interment was in the Reidsville City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pearson is survived by her husband, J. L. Pearson of Reidsville; one daughter, Mrs. G. M. Daniel Jr. of Jackson; a son, Robert H. Pearson, Jacksonville, Fla.; five sisters; two brothers; and six grandchildren.
     Mrs. Daniel was visiting her mother at the time of her death.

Peck, Hubert L.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Mar 1983
     Hubert L. Peck of 960 E. Nelson St., Jackson, died Sunday at the residence of his son in Fayetteville.
     Mr. Peck is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma Park; son, James Edward Peak of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Steve Peck of Riverdale, Mike Peck of Smyrna Peck, Michelle Peck and Ayan Peck both of Riverdale.
     Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Cascade Hill Chapel with the Rev. William O'Conner officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.
     H.M. Patterson & Son was in charge of arrangements.

Peck, Thelma Tolbert
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Oct 1987
     Thelma Tolbert Peck, 75, of 960 Nelson St., Jackson, died Monday night at Hilltop Nursing Home following an illness of several months. Graveside services were held today at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta. The Rev. Mack Tribble officiated.
     Mrs. Peck, a native of Grantville, Ga., was the widow of Hubert Peck and was a member of the Methodist Church. She was retired from the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
     Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Marlene Peck of Monticello; grandsons, Steve Peck of Kennesaw, Mike Peck of Smyrna, and David Peck of Fairbanks, Alaska; two great grandchildren; sister, Jewell Upshaw of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     
Peek, A. J. W.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1933
Former Henry Citizen Passes in Tampa, Fla.
     Friends of Mrs. Levia Jinks sympathize with her in the death of her father, Mr. A. J. W. Peek, 89, which occurred on February 8 in Tampa, Fla. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the chapel of Burghard and Connally, Macon, with Rev. T. M. Bailey, assistant pastor of Mulberry Methodist church officiating. Interment was in Bass cemetery. Macon lodge No. 5 of Masons had charge of the services at the grave.
     Mr. Peek was born and reared in Henry county and at one time resided in Jackson. He was a Confederate veteran and member o f Macon lodge No. 5 F. & A. M. Mr. Peek was in the grocery business in Macon at one time but recently had resided in Tampa with his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Richmond. He was well known in this section and had many friends who are sorry to know of his death.
     He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Minnie Knott, Atlanta; Mrs. Jennie Sullivan and Mrs. E. C. Jones, Macon; Mrs. W. H. Richmond, Tampa, Fla. and Mrs. Levia Jinks, Jackson; three sons, Messrs. J. A. Peek, Dade City, Fla.; R. G. Peek, Jacksonville, and H. T. Peek , Macon.

Peek, E. T.
  Butts County Progress January 12, 1912
Sudden Death Of Mr. E. T. Peek
     Friends here were shocked Wednesday at the news of the sudden death of Mr. E. T. Peek, post master at Locust Grove and well known citizen. Mr. Peek had served as mayor and councilman of his town and was prominent in fraternal orders.
     At the time of his death he was traveling for Fain & Stamps, an Atlanta concern. He was well known in Jackson.
     Mr. Peek was found dead at his home and the verdict of the jury summoned to investigate the sudden death was that he died by causes unknown to them.
     Mr. Peek married Miss Jennie Lou Duncan of this county. He was a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Milton and a nephew of Mrs. N. R. McCord and Mr. J. A. Joiner, of Jackson. He is survived by his wife and six children. Mr. Peek was 41 years of age.

Peek, Frank Sansine
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Apr 1965
F. S. Peek, 76, Passes Sunday; Rites Tuesday
      Mr. Frank Sansine Peek, 76, of 658 West Third Street, Jackson, widely known retired lumberman, died Sunday afternoon, April 4, about 4 o'clock at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a period of declining health.
    Born in Polk County, the son of the late Elijah L. Peek and Mrs. Sally Parham Peek, he retired from business in 1957. His wife was the late Mrs. Lucile Carmichael Peek. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Spalding County.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. T. F. Quinn of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Mrs. J. M. Gibson of Tallahassee, Fla.; a son, T. F. Peek of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Essie Murdock, Mrs. Cora Williams and Mrs. E. L. Westmoreland, all of Griffin; three brothers, F. N. Peek of Zebulon, J. T. Peek Sr. and Luther Peek, both of Griffin; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Allen and the Rev. Robert L. Thompson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    Pallbearers were Harold Brooks, P. H. Weaver, Roy Goff, Billy Bunch, M. L. Powell and Leonard Gray.

Peek, Howard Strickland
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Dec 1963
Heart Attack Monday Claims H. S. Peek, 55
     Mr. H. S. Peek,55 of Macon died suddenly Monday night, apparently of a heart attack, He was husband to the former Miss Sara Ruth Harris of Butts County and was a principal in the Bibb County School System.
     Funeral services were conducted in Macon Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the body being brought to the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church where it lay in state for 30 minutes. Rev. Don Harp, pastor, officiated at the short service. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery.
     Mr. Peek is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sara Ruth Harris Peek of Macon; one brother, Ennis Peek of Locust Grove and two sisters, Misses Annie Sue and Mary Peek of Atlanta.
    
Peek, Lucile P. Carmichael
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 21, 1962
Mrs. F. S. Peek Died Wednesday at Nursing Home
     Mrs. F. S. Peek, 76, of 242 West Avenue, died early Wednesday morning at the Westbury Nursing Home at Jenkinsburg following a long period of declining health.
     The former Miss Lucile Carmichael, she was the daughter of the late Irbin Bailey Carmichael and the late Mrs. Betty Patrick Carmichael. Mrs. Peek was born in Butts County and had lived here all her life. She was a member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Union Baptist Church in Spalding County. Rev. Marvin Randolph, pastor of the Jackson and Fellowship Presbyterian churches, an the Rev. Wilson Walker will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include her husband, Frank S. Peek, Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. T. F. Quinn, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Mrs. J. M. Gibson, Tallahassee, Fla.; one son, T. F. Peek, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Fletcher, Jackson; Mrs. Annie Bailey, Macon.
     Pallbearers will be Harold Brooks, H. A. Carter, Herbert Moore, W. L. Bunch, James Wallace and P. H. Weaver.

Peek, Sara Ruth Harris
Jackson Progress Argus 17 May 1995
     Sara Ruth Harris Peek, formerly of Macon, died Saturday, May 13, at Leisure Living in Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Monday, May 15, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. James T. Pennell and Rev. Stan Aycr officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery.
     Mrs. Peek was born Oct. 4, 1908 in Butts County, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Cora Sue Boatner Harris. She was the widow of Howard S. Peek. She graduated from the University of Georgia and retired from the Bibb County school system as a second grade teacher.
     She was a member of the Mulberry Street United Methodist Church in Macon where she was active in Sunday School and the choir.
     Mrs. Peek was a member of the Macon Business and Professional Women's Organization, the Macon Women's Club and the Bibb County Retired Teachers Association.
     She was the sister of the late Hershel Harris and Chester B. Harris.
     Survivors include nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Peek, T. R., Mrs.
Jackson Progress-Argus February 2, 1917
     Friends of Mrs. Florence Lunquest sympathize with her in the death of her sister, Mrs. T. R. Peek, which occurred at her home in Atlanta Tuesday night. The funeral and interment took place in Locust Grove, Wednesday afternoon.

Peek, Thomas Franklin, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1978
Thomas Peek Was Buried Here Sunday
     Funeral services for Thomas Franklin Peek, Sr., 62, of 658 West Third Street, were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Jackson. The Rev. Don Folsom, Rev. Willard Baxter and Rev. Bob Thompson officiated. Burial was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Peek died unexpectedly Friday afternoon after suffering a massive heart attack.
     A native of Butts County, he was the son of the late Franklin S. Peek and the late Mrs. Lucille Carmichael Peek.
     He was associated with the Peek Grading Company of Jackson and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Bush Masters Infantry Combat Team in the South Pacific.
     He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, and a member of the Strict Observance Lodge No. 18 F&AM in Forsyth.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Peek; two daughters, Rebecca Smith, of Roberta, and Mrs. Barbara Kilgo, of Jackson; two sons, Frank Peek and Lester Peek, both of Jackson; seven granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Patterson, of Jackson, and Mrs. Lora Gibson, of Tallahassee, Fla.
     Pallbearers were Mark Kapiloff, Artis Knowles, Bob Taylor, Willie Hugh Barnes, Dwane Caldwell, Tommy Saunders, and J. L. Lane. Honorary Pallbearers were deacons of the First Baptist Church.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Peek, Vurdie Massey
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Jan 1965
Mrs. Peek Was Buried At Thomaston
     Friends of Mrs. E. H. Roberts sympathize with her in the death of her sister, Mrs. Vurdie Massey Peek, which occurred Thursday morning, January 7, at a private nursing home at Jenkinsburg. Mrs. Peek was the wife of Mr. William Curtis Peek and had made her home in Barnesville for 12 years.
     She was a native of Anderson County, S. C. Before her retirement in 1961, Mrs. Peek was employed in the payroll department of the William Carter Company. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Barnesville.
    Funeral services were conducted last Thursday afternoon from the First Methodist Church of Barnesville at 4 o'clock. The Rev. Sam Coker officiated with interment in the South View Cemetery of Thomaston.
     Survivors include her husband W. C. Peek of Barnesville; two sons, William Curtis Peek Jr. and Wayne Massey Peek, both of Fayetteville; three grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. W. D. Massey of Barnesville; sister, Mrs. E. H. Roberts of Jackson; two brothers, Al E. Massey of Portland, Tex. and Walter D. Massey of Atlanta.

Peek, W. H. H., Dr.
  The Jackson Argus October 4, 1895
Death Of Dr. Peek.
     Dr. W. H. H. Peek died suddenly at his home in Locust Grove last Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
     This announcement will carry sorrow to many all over Georgia, who knew and loved this noble hearted man. Dr. Peek was about 55 years of age and leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his untimely taking away.
     The Doctor had held many positions of trust and honor, and at all times was looked upon as a man of the strictest integrity.
     He represented Henry county ably and well in the general assembly in 1890 and 91.
     He was a most devoted member of the Masonic lodge and at the time of his death was master of the Locust Grove lodge.
     He was buried by members of that grand fraternity in the Locust Grove cemetery Thursday Morning. W. C. B.

Peeples, Dr.
  Middle Georgia Argus October 6, 1885
     Dr. Peeples, a prominent physician of Hampton died last week.

Peeples, William
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 1994
     William Peeples of Gainesville died Wed., Sept. 21.
     Funeral services were held Sat., Sept. 24, at Mt. Carmel AME Church in Doraville with Rev. E. F. Robinson officiating. Interment was in Washington Memorial Gardens.
     Mr. Peeples was born July 22, 1929 in DeKalb County, son of the late John and Irene Peeples.
     Survivors include brothers, Gholston Peeples of Gainesville and Floyd Peeples of Detroit, MI; sisters, Ruth Barker of Chamblee, Mattie Callahan of Detroit, MI, Fannie Mae Jett of Doraville and Lucille Atkinson of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pelt, Bennie Doyle
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jul 1968
Bennie D. Pelt Buried Tuesday At Macedonia
 
     Mr. Bennie Doyle Pelt of 302 Main street, Highland Mill, Griffin, was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday evening at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital, the victim of an apparent heart attack.
     Mr. Pelt was born in Butts County and had lived in Griffin for the past 43 years. He attended the Highland Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Cronpton-Highland Mill.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at McDonald Chapel with the Rev. Edward E. Bailey and the Rev. Woodrow Hart officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Baptist Cemetery in Butts County.
     Survivors include two sisters, Miss Amanda W. Pelt of Griffin and Mrs. Mary P. Ross of Macon; several nieces and nephews.

Pelt, Ellena Belle Speir
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Mar 1952
Mrs. H. L. Pelt Called By Death
     Funeral services for Mrs. H. L. Pelt, who died February 26 at her home in East Point, were held on Thursday afternoon at County Line Church near Jenkinsburg. Services were conducted by Elder E. D. Speir and Rev. G. A. Briggs and burial was in the churchyard.
     The former Miss Ellena Belle Speir, Mrs. Pelt spent most of her life in Henry county and 20 years ago moved to East Point. She was a member of Beersheba Primitive Baptist Church in Henry county.
     Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. G. D. McGough of Jackson; three sons, George F. Pelt of East Point; J. C. Pelt of Griffin and W. T. Pelt of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Nail of College Park and Mrs. T. K. Smith of Forsyth; two brothers, Elder A. H. Speir of East Point and J. L. Speir of Lafayette.

Pelt, Florence Elizabeth Chasteen
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1981
Mrs. Pelt Was Buried On Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Chasteen Pelt, 82, were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Dr. Paschal Gilley and Rev. Ben Stone officiated and interment was in the County Line Baptist Church cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Pelt died Friday night at Westbury Medical Care Home where she had resided for several years. She was a former resident of the Towaliga community and the widow of William Troy Pelt. She was a member of the Towaliga Baptist. Church.
     Mrs. Pelt is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Willis McElhenney, Mrs. Otis Stephens, Mrs. Andrew Kimbell, Mrs. Warren Smith, all of Jackson, Mrs. Ross Tomberlin of Macon and Mrs. Buddy Jones of Stone Mountain;
     Four sons, Ernest Pelt of Jackson, B. F. Pelt of Decatur, Emmett Pelt of Forest Hills, Md. and Sammy Pelt of Barnesville; four sisters, Mrs. J. W. Bunn of McDonough, Mrs. Roy Carden and Mrs. Boots Lewis, both of Griffin, and Mrs. Margie Morris of Macon; 27 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Henry McElheney, Bobby Stephens, Troy Smith, Billy Pelt, Donny Pelt, and David Pelt.
Pelt, Henry Lee
Jackson Progress Argus, December 27, 1945
H. L. Pelt, 82, Dies in Atlanta
     Funeral services for Henry Lee Pelt, aged 82, who died at his home in Atlanta, were held at County Line church at 11 o'clock Friday morning. Rev. Gaither A. Briggs officiated and burial was in the church cemetery with Hempley & Son of East Point, funeral directors, in charge.
     The grandsons acted as pallbearers.
     Mr. Pelt was the last of six children of the late Tiggle Van Pelt and Betty Bankston Pelt. He spent his entire life in Butts and Henry counties with the exception of the last twelve years. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and had many friends in this section.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lena Belle Moate Pelt; three sons, W. T. Pelt of Jackson; J. C. Pelt of Griffin and George F. Pelt of College Park; one daughter, Mrs. G. D. McGough of East Point; sixteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Pelt, John Claude
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jul 1975
John C. Pelt Buried At Oak Hill
     Mr. John Claude Pelt, 83, of 49 Fifth Street, East Griffin, died early Thursday morning, July 3rd, at Brightmoor Medical Care Center where he had been a patient for two weeks.
     A native of Butts County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Pelt. His wife, Mrs. Opal Kilgore Pelt, died June 11, 1974.
     Mr. Pelt was a retired employee of Dundee Mills and for more than 35 years was judge of the Justice of Peace Court of the East Griffin District of Spalding County .
     Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at 11 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. C. H. Wheeless officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of plans.
     Mr. Pelt is survived by three sons, Aldine Pelt, Major A. H. "Gus" Pelt of Griffin, and Jerome Pelt of Augusta; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two brothers, William T. Pelt of Jackson and George Pelt of East Point; and a sister, Mrs. Bessie McGough of Jackson.

Pelt, Mary
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jul 1943
Miss Mary Pelt, 95, Died June 28
     The death of Miss Mary Pelt, 95, oldest member of County Line Baptist church, occurred Monday at her home in McDonough. Funeral services were held Tuesday with Rev. G. A. Briggs officiating and burial was in County Line church cemetery. Carmichael Funeral Homes of McDonough directed arrangements.
     Miss Pelt was born and reared in Henry county. She is survived by one brother, Henry Lee Pelt, 80, of College Park, and several nieces and nephews, including W. T. Pelt of Jackson; J. C. Pelt of Griffin; George Pelt of College Park and G. D. McGough of East Point.

Pelt, Mollie Elizabeth Thaxton
  Middle Georgia Argus July 20, 1887
Died.
     Mrs. Mollie Pelt, nee Thaxton, died at the home of her late husband in this county. She left an infant child about twelve months old and a husband, parents and several brothers and sisters to mourn her untimely death, for truly she was cut off in the bloom of life. The family has our heart-felt sympathy.

Pelt, William Troy
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Aug 1975
W. T. Pelt Died On Saturday
     Mr. William Troy Pelt, 79, widely known retired farmer of the Towaliga community, died Saturday afternoon in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital following a serious illness of six weeks. He suffered a stroke and was hospitalized since that time.
     Born in Butts County on March 13, 1896, he was the son of the late Mr. Henry Lee Pelt and Mrs. Elizabeth Parker Pelt. He was a member and deacon of Towaliga Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. J. C. Parham, pastor of the Towaliga Baptist Church, and Rev. David Ash officiating. Interment was in the County Line Baptist Church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of plans.
     Mr. Pelt is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Chasteen Pelt; six daughters, Mrs. Willis McElheney, Mrs. Otis Stephens, Mrs. A. R. Kimbell, Mrs. Warren Smith, all of Jackson; Mrs. Ross Tomerlin, Macon; Mrs. Buddy Jones, Tucker; four sons, Ernest Pelt, Jackson; B. F. Pelt, Decatur; Emmitt Pelt, Forest Hills, Maryland; Sammy Pelt, Barnesville; a sister, Mrs. Dewey McGough, Jenkinsburg; a brother, George Pelt, East Point; 27 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Grandsons served as pallbearers. They included Henry McElheney, Bobby Stephens, Billy Pelt, Donnie Pelt, David Pelt, Mickey Smith.
     Deacons of the Towaliga Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers.

Peluso, Samuel Anthony, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Oct 1993
     Samuel Anthony "Sam" Peluso Sr., 73, of Morrow, died Wed., Oct. 20.
     Funeral services were held Sat , Oct. 23, in the Cantonment Chapel at Ft. McPherson with Fr. Camillus Gott officiating. Interment was in the Arlington National Cemetery. A scriptural rosary service was held at Pope Dickson and Son Phillips Drive Chapel Fri., Oct. 22.
     Mr. Peluso was retired from the U. S. Army and was employed as a tax accountant.
     Survivors include wife Helene; son Samual Anthony Peluso of Columbus; daughter Martha Helena King of Monticello; bothers Louie J. Peluso of Naples, Fla., Albert J. Peluso of New Brighton, Pa., Frankie Peluso of Philadelphia, Pa., sister Mary Louise Spickerman of Tempe Az.; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
     Pope Dickson and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pendleton, Charles R., Colonel
  Butts County Progress January 23, 1914
Col. Pendleton Crosses Divide
Veteran Editor Succumbs to Illness
Was Able Journalist
His Death Caused Wide-Spread Regret Over The State And South Funeral in Macon Last Sunday
     Col. Charles R. Pendleton, editor of The Macon Telegram, died last Friday morning, of Bright's disease. He had been ill about four weeks, being confined to his room at first with a nervous disorder. Later Bright's disease set in and the veteran editor was not able to withstand the complications.
     Mr. Pendleton was born in Effington county in 1850. He got his first newspaper experience on The Valdosta Times, a paper that his father, a prominent publisher of the war period, established. Col. Pendleton's work on The Valdosta paper attracted wide attention and in 1896 he went to Macon as editor of The Telegraph. Under Mr. Pendleton's brilliant management The Telegraph became one of the most influential and widely read papers in the state or in the south.
     A prominent figure in state and national politics, Mr. Pendleton never sought office for himself. For many years he had attended every democratic national convention, and two years ago headed the Georgia delegation that went to Baltimore instructed to vote for Underwood. Col. Pendleton belonged to the old school of journalism, though he was thoroughly modern and progressive. He was the principal owner of The Telegraph.
     Surviving Mr. Pendleton are his wife and eight children; four brothers and two sisters.
     In religion Col. Pendleton was a Swedenborgian. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the late residence, the services being conducted by Mr. Pendleton's brother, Bishop W. D. Pendleton, of Pennsylvania. The funeral was largely attended, many notable men being present, including Governor John M. Slaton and former governor Joseph M. Brown.
     The death of Col. Pendleton, has caused much sorrow among thousands of friends over the state. He was universally popular with the editors of the state and his place will be hard to fill.

  Butts County Progress January 23, 1914
A Great Editor Gone
     There is sorrow universal at the passing of Col. Charles R. Pendleton, for sixteen years the editor of The Macon Telegraph.
     That he was the greatest journalist of his time in Georgia was the verdict of his fellow workers. He was one of the greatest editors the South has produced in many years. His personal popularity and unquestioned ability made The Telegraph one of the most widely and influential papers in the states.
     Col. Pendleton wrote his convictions always. He fought hard but in the open and never struck below the belt. He commanded the respect of friend and foe alike. The Telegraph is peculiarly devoted to the upbuilding of Georgia and Col. Pendleton threw himself without reserve into every movement that meant material progress to the State.
     He was a patriot who fought for principles; a champion of good government who believed in going slow in reforms and issues; a Christian gentleman who served nobly and well his city, his state, his country and his God.

Penn, F. L., Mrs
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Mar 1939
Mrs. F. L. Penn Fatally Injured In Auto Mishap
Wife of Monticello Editor and Mayor Succumbs to Injuries Received Late Friday Afternoon
     Mrs. F. L. Penn, wife of the mayor of Monticello and editor of the Monticello News, died early Saturday morning in a Macon hospital after having sustained serious injuries Friday night on Route 16, five miles west of Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. Penn, their sister; Miss Maude Penn, and a friend, Mrs, J. D. Burns, were returning from a day's trip to Atlanta when the accident occurred. Investigators said the injuries resulted when a car driven by Miss Eula Pye, of Monticello, was preparing to cross the road from a side road at the crest of a hill.
     Both Mr. Penn and his sister are at Oglethorpe Private Infirmary in Macon.
     Latest reports are that Mr. Penn is in ''fair" condition and seems to be steadily improving, although Miss Penn's condition is reported as grave. The latter was recovering from injuries sustained in a motor accident in Canada last July.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Penn were held at the Monticello Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev. Boyce Nelson pastor of the Presbyterian church of which she was a member and active worker, assisted by the pastors of the Baptist and Methodist churches, officiated. Burial was in Westview cemetery.

Penn, Fitzhugh Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1943
F. L. Penn, Editor Monticello News Taken By Death
Mayor of Monticello, Active Civic and Religious Leader Died Monday. Funeral Was Held Tuesday
     Butts county friends were distressed to learn of the death of Fitzhugh Lee Penn, 63 years of age, editor of the Monticello News and mayor or his home city, which occurred Monday morning.
     He had suffered with influenza for several weeks and his condition became critical last week.
     Mr. Penn was one of Middle Georgia's best known citizens. He had long been identified with the civic, business, social and religious life of his community and had served as mayor for several terms. During his administration several progressive measures were put into operation.
     As an editor he was widely and favorably known over the state. With his brother, Thomas R. Penn, he published one of the state's best weekly newspapers, always holding it on a high plane and to near mechanical perfection. The newspaper property has been owned by the family since 1881, and upon the death of their mother, Mrs. Ammie Penn, Fitzhugh and Tom Penn carried on the high tradition left by their beloved mother.
     Editor Penn was a Mason, member of' the Knights Templar and Shrine, charter member of the Monticello Kiwanis club, member of the Presbyterian church and chairman of the board of deacons, chairman of the Jasper County Democratic Executive Committee and sincere advocate of clean and honest government. He had served his city and county in many places of trust and responsibility, always with a high degree of loyalty, and his passing is a loss to this entire section of the state.
     Funeral services were the Presbyterian church afternoon at 3 o'clock held at Tuesday
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gus Owens of Brunswick and Miss Ammie Ree Penn of Monticello; one son, Fitzhugh Lee Penn Jr., Georgia Tech student; a brother, Thomas R. Penn co-editor of the Monticello News; one sister, Miss Martha Smith Penn of Monticello, and several nieces and nephews.

Penn, M. J., Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus July 28, 1883
Death.
     A shadow of gloom was spread over our town on last Wednesday morning by the death of Mrs. M. J. Penn, which occurred at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Penn had been suffering for several weeks from fever, but as she had been improving, her death was unexpected. She bore her suffering with Christian fortitude and without a murmur, and finally met her death with a smile, saying among her last words, "Up! Up higher! sweet home!" As a wife, mother neighbor and friend, Mrs. Penn was all of that, and more she was a good and true Christian, having been a member of the Methodist church for over sixteen years. She leaves a devote husband and three children to mourn her loss. May He who tempers the winds to the shorn lambs, temper this sore affliction of the bereaved ones.

Penn, Martha, Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus December 15, 1883
Jasper County
     Mrs. Martha R. Penn is dead, aged 70 years.

Penn, Martha Smith
  Jackson Progress-Argus, October 2, 1952
Miss Martha Penn Claimed by Death
     Friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Miss Martha Penn of Monticello which occurred at and Atlanta hospital Saturday night. The following news dispatch from Monticello tell of Miss Penn's passing:
     Monticello, Sept. 28 Miss Martha Smith Penn, 78, of Monticello died in an Atlanta hospital early Saturday night.
     Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home in Monticello, with the Rev. Harry Overton Jr., pastor of the Monticello Presbyterian Church officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Roy Owen, pastor of the Monticello Methodist Church, and the Rev. Francis Stewart, pastor of the Monticello Baptist Church. Burial will be in Westview cemetery in Monticello.
     Miss Penn was a charter member of the Monticello Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Sergeant Jasper Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a member of Monticello's first garden club and the Presbyterian church.
     She is survived by one brother, T. R. Penn, editor and publisher of the Monticello News; four nieces, Miss Ammie Ree Penn, St. Simons Island; Mrs. Henry Keimen, New York City; Mrs. Briscoe Black, Warm Springs; Mrs. Harry Malone, Chatham. N. Y.; two nephews, Richard Newton Penn, Decatur, and F. L. Penn Jr., Martinsville, Va.

Penn, Maud
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Mar 1942
Miss Maud Penn Passes, Sunday In Monticello
     Friends in Jackson and Butts county of Messrs. Tom and Fitzhugh, Penn, Editors of the Monticello News, and of Miss Martha Penn, will be sorry to know of the death of their sister, Miss Maud Penn, which occurred Sunday morning at her home in Monticello.
     In August, 1938, she received severe injuries as a result of an automobile accident in Alberta, Canada, while on a vacation trip. In March 1939, she was seriously injured in a second automobile accident near this City. Since the latter accident she had been an invalid.
     She was the daughter of the late Ammie McNair Penn and Thomas Robert Penn, for a long number of years editors and owners of the Monticello News.
     She was for 50 years the manager here of the Western Union Telegraph Company and was prominent and active in civic circles. She was the founder of the two local chapters of the DAR.
     She was a member of the Monticello Presbyterian church, where funeral services were held Monday at 4 p. m., the Rev. Boyce Nelson, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Augustus Ernest.

Penn, Minnie Strange
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Mar 1934
     Relatives and friends of Mrs. A. L. Penn, of Griffin, were shocked to learn of her death which occurred at her home early Monday morning. Prior to her marriage she was Miss Minnie Strange, of this place, having been reared here. Among the relatives attending her funeral were Mrs. Leila Spencer, D. V. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. C. J . Spencer.

Pennington, Lee
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 24, 1949.
Lee Pennington Died Thursday at Home in Gordon.
     Lee Pennington, owner of a cottage at Indian Springs and prominent businessman of Gordon, died Tuesday [sic] morning of a heart attack, according to news received by friends at Indian Springs. He was working in his Chevrolet plant when the fatal attack occurred.
     Owner of the Chevrolet agency in Gordon and for several years a representative in the legislature from Wilkinson county, Mr. Pennington was actively identified with the business and social life of Gordon. Several years ago he erected a cottage at Indian Springs and the family spent a part of each years there.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Abilene Bowles of Gray; two children, Lee Bowles Pennington and Judy Pennington.
     Funeral services were held in Gordon Wednesday and several friends from Indian Springs attended the rites.

Perdue, Alfred Lee
The Jackson Progress-Argus June 18, 1920
Death Summoned Well Known Citizen June 9.
     The death of Mr. A. L. Perdue, about 52 years of age, occurred at his home near Jackson at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 9. He had been in declining health all the year and suffered from a complication of aliments.
     The passing of Mr. Perdue, who was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, caused general regret. He had been a citizen of the county for many years and was popular and well liked by all who knew him. He was a good and useful citizen and had many friends among all classes.
     Funeral services were held at Towaliga church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Bonner officiating and interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Perdue is survived by his wife who was a Miss Thaxton before her marriage; several sons and daughters; two brothers, Mr. M. E. Perdue and Mr. A. Perdue, and other relatives, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
     The following sketch of Mr. Perdue is furnished The Progress-Argus by a friend of the family:
     After many months of illness death came to Mr. A. L. Perdue at his home near Jackson, Wednesday morning, June 9, at 8:30 o'clock. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. Perdue was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He always had a word of cheer to say to his friends and Butts county has lost one of its best citizens and friends. He was a loving husband and father and had always taught his children to do whatever was right both in personality and Christianity, and as he has left this old sinful world we are glad hat he has gone to a better one, where there will be no more pains and sufferings, but where all is joy, peace and happiness forever.
     Mr. Perdue was a member of Macedonia church. He was born April 11, 1866, and was 54 years of age. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Louisiana Thaxton before her marriage; five daughters, Mrs. Stewart Leverette, Mrs. H. O. Smith, Mrs. Litt Townsend, Misses Carmen and Berth Perdue; five sons, Cecil, Ballard, Howard, B. F., and Lawrence Perdue; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Mr. Edd Perdue of Jenkinsburg, and Mr. Asil Perdue of Oklahoma. Funeral was held at Towaliga church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. JHZ. A. Bonner conducted the services and his body was laid to rest in the Towaliga cemetery by the members of his Masonic Lodge.

Perdue, Edgar Ballard
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Apr 1984
     Mr. E. Ballard Perdue of Flovilla died Tuesday morning at Emory University Hospital following a brief illness.
     Funeral details will be announced by Haisten Funeral Home.

Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1984
     Edgar Ballard Perdue, 81, of Flovilla died the morning of April 17 at Emory University Hospital following a brief illness.
     Mr. Perdue was a life-long resident of Butts County, son of the late Alfred Lee Perdue and Louisiana Thaxton Perdue. He was employed by the city of Jackson for over 31 years, 25 of which were with the Jackson water department. He supervised the Flovilla water department for the last 11 years, following his retirement from the city of Jackson.
     Mr. Perdue served in the Georgia National Guard for over 18 years and was a member of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene.
     Survivors include his wife, Katherine Washington Perdue of Flovilla; sons, Max Perdue of Flovilla and Winfred Perdue of Jonesboro; daughters, Ioline Cook and Marie Campbell, both of Jackson; seven grandchildren; four great - grandchildren; sisters, Carmen O'Neal of Jenkinsburg and Rosa Mae Smith of Jackson; brother, B. F. Perdue of Tifton.
     Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. i n the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Ring and the Rev. Howard Porter officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Pallbearers were V es Lunsford, O'Dell Smith, Emory Waits Jr., Spud Williamson, John Bert, and Thomas Smith.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Perdue, Joshua H.
  Middle Georgia Argus April 27, 1882
     Mr. Perdue an aged citizen of this county died last week.

Perdue, Lawrence Woods
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Nov 1970
Mr. Perdue, 57, Died in Florida
     Mr. Lawrence Perdue, 57, of Daytona Beach, Florida, was found dead in his home Sunday afternoon, November 22nd. Mr. Perdue had been in declining health for a number of years.
     Mr. Perdue was born June 1, 1913 in Butts County to Mr. Lee Perdue and Mrs. Louisiana Thaxton Perdue, both of Butts County. He was a retired carpenter and had lived for a number of years in Florida.
     Funeral services for Mr. Perdue were conducted at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday, November 25th, from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, and Rev, Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Perdue is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donald Johnson of Fulton, Calif. and Mrs. William Benedict of Rowland Heights, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert O'Neal and Mrs. H. O. Smith, both of Jackson, Mrs. Alice Leverette of Griffin; two brothers, E. Ballard Perdue of Jackson and B. F. Perdue of Orlando Florida; several grandchildren.

Perdue, Leonard Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jan 1967
Jackson Rites Monday For Howard Perdue
     Mr. Leonard Howard Perdue, 62, widely known retired merchant and farmer, died Sunday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital where he had been a patient about two weeks and critically ill for several days. He had been in declining health for several years.
     Born in Butts County, Mr. Perdue was the son of Mr. Alfred Lee Perdue and Mrs. Nancy Thaxton Perdue. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and a former member of the Jackson Rifles. Mr. Perdue for a number of years was engaged in the mercantile business in Jackson and was interested in farming until health forced his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Thompson, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Nazarene Church and Rev. Ray Dunahoo, pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Perdue is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Maddox Perdue; three sisters, Mrs. W. S. Leverette of Griffin, Mrs. H. O. Smith and Mrs. Robert O'Neal, both of Jackson; three brothers, Ballard Perdue of Jackson, B. Franklin Perdue of Daytona Beach, Fla., Lawrence Perdue of Neptune Beach, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Max Perdue, Winfred Perdue, Albert Perdue, James Perdue, Virgil Smith, and Marvin Leverette.
     Honorary pallbearers were Dr. W. G. Smith, Dawson Bryant, Wayne Barnes, T. E. Robison Sr., Herbert Moore and Frank Moore.

Perdue, Marshall Edgar
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 May 1937
Mr. M. E. Perdue Claimed by Death
     Resulting after a few days illness of double pneumonia, the death of Mr. M. E. Perdue, 69 years of age, which occurred at his home in Jackson Thursday morning, May 6, at11:30, caused regret to a wide circle of friends. Mr. Perdue, bailiff in Jackson district and long a resident of Butts county, was among the community's best known citizens. He was in his usual health until he became ill of pneumonia and the disease soon sapped his vitality.
     A son of Joshua Perdue, of Coweta county, and Mrs. Sabre Turner Perdue, of Butts county, Mr. Perdue had spent most of his life in this county. Until a few years ago he was a well known farmer. Moving to Jackson several years ago he became bailiff in Jackson district and was re-elected to that post in the December election. As an officer he was courteous and accommodating and was held in general high esteem. Mr. Perdue was a member of England's Chapel Methodist church.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Miranda Heath; three daughters,. Mrs. W. W. Jinks, Mrs. D. D. Estes and Mrs. M. L. Waters; five grandchildren, Mrs. Harold Henderson, Mrs. Lawrence Pope, Miss Mary Will Jinks, Miss Annie Reid, Waters and Mr. David Estes, the latter a student at the Berry Schools, Rome, and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at t he Jackson Methodist church Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. A. E. Barton, Rev. A. D. Whittemore and Rev. R. B. Harrison officiating. The pallbearers were Howard Perdue, Harold Henderson, Lawrence Pope, Lawrence Perdue, Marvin Leverett and Herschell Kaibow. Many relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute and attested their esteem by lovely floral offerings. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery.
     
Perdue, Miranda Rosella Heath
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Jul 1957
Mrs. M. E. Perdue Died Friday at Jackson Residence
     Funeral services for Mrs. Marshall E. Perdue, 84, who died at her home in Jackson early Friday morning were held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. Lamar Watkins, and Rev. Kirk Nesbit officiating. Interment was in the Jackson Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     The former Miss, Mrs. Perdue was the daughter of the late Johnny Sanders Heath and Sara Lynch Heath, pioneer residents of of this section. A native of Butts county and member of the Jackson Methodist Church, she had spend most of her life here where she had devoted circle of friends. She died at her home on North Mulberry St. where, she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Claude Watters.
     Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. A. E. Evett, Mrs. D. D. Estes, and Mrs. Claude Watters of Jackson; five sisters, Mrs. Nannie Wells, Monticello; Mrs. W. F. Edalgo, Nashville, Ga.; Mrs. Stewart Nelson, Jackson; Mrs. Escar O'Neal, Atlanta; Mrs. Dan Chambers, Mobile, Ala.; one brother, John L. Heath, Jackson; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were A. J. Hearn, S. H. Henderson, L. C. Pope, Aubrey Maddox, W. C. Chandler, and W. W. Pope.
  
Perdue, Nancy Louisiana Thaxton
Jackson Progress Argus 30 May 1963
Rites Saturday In Jackson For Mrs. Lee Perdue
     Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Louisiana Thaxton Perdue, 90, were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. T. H. Wilder, pastor, and Rev. Eddie! Morgan officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Perdue, widow of Lee Perdue, died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Leverette in Griffin. She was born in Butts County, daughter of Mr. Yellington Thaxton and Mrs. Susan Campbell Thaxton. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and had lived in Griffin since 1957.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Alice Leverette of Griffin, Mrs. Rosa Smith and Mrs. Robert O'Neal, both of Jackson; four sons, Ballard Perdue and Howard Perdue, both of Jackson; Lawrence Perdue, Jacksonville, Fla.; B. F. Perdue of Orlando Fla.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Pearlie Thaxton; Jackson; 27 grandchilden, 46 great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Virgil Smith, Odell Smith, Max Perdue, Winifred Perdue, James Perdue and Alfred Perdue.
   
Perkins, R. J., Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 16, 1929
Sister Of Mrs. W. W. Carr Passes At Home In Macon.
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Carr and family sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Carr's sister, Mrs. R. J. Perkins, which occurred Friday at her home in Macon. A native of Reynolds, Ga., she had resided in Macon for 25 years. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon and interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
     She is survived by her husband, four sons and three daughters; two sisters, including Mrs. Carr and one brother.
  
Perritt, Hampton Daughtry
Jackson Progress-Argus 17 Jul 1941
Young Perritt Killed by Live Wire at Benning
Son of Former Jackson Woman Met Tragic death while of Duty at Army Camp in Columbus
     The death of Hampton Daughtry Perritt, 22 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Perritt of Florence, Ala;, and grandson of the late Mr. H. L. Daughtry of Jackson, who was accidentally electrocuted when he came in contact with a live wire at Fort Benning July ?? caused deep sorrow to a host of friends here.
     Associated Press dispatches said the tragedy occurred while young Perritt was lowering the side of a tent to protect it from a rainstorm and came in contact with a charged electric wire. Officers at Fort Bennlng, who conducted an investigation, said they believed that in the storm a radio antennae wire had blown across an electric lighting wire.
     Several officers and cadets suffered burns in trying to free Perritt from the wire.
     Perritt, who had completed his junior year at Auburn, was attending a R. O. T. C. school at Fort Benning.
     His mother was the former Miss Laura, Daughtry of Jackson and his father was principal of the Jackson High School several years ago. The family has resided in Florence, Ala., for the past several years and Mr. Perritt is connected in business there. They resided in Forsyth before moving to the Alabama city.
     Funeral services were held in Florence, Ala., Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Members of the ATO chapter at Auburn formed an honorary escort for this prominent young student. Burial was in the Florence cemetery.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Otho Perritt Jr. and Marion Perritt, and a sister, Miss Laura Ellen Perritt. He is also survived by two uncles, Robin B. Daughtry of Florida and Hampton L. Daughtry Jr. of New York; two aunts, Mrs. Duncan Burnet of Athens and Miss Emily Daughtry of New York City.
     Mrs. Bessie Bryans, Bob and Richard Watkins of Indian Springs and Duncan Burnett Jr. of Athens attended the funeral. Miss Emily Daughtry also came down from New: York.

Perritt, Laura Ellen Daughtry
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Mar 1984
     Mrs. Laura Daughtry Perritt died March 5 in Florence, Ala. following a Iengthy illness.
     A native of Jackson Mrs. Perritt was the daughter of the late Hampton Lamar Daughtry and Florida Bryans Daughtry. She was the widow of William Otho Perritt.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Preston Reeder of Florence Ala.; sons, Otho and Marion Perritt, both of Florence; brother, Hampton L. Daughtry of Atlanta; sister, Mrs. J.R. Bueno of Haddam Conn.; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Perry, Eddie Lewis
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1984
     Eddie Lewis Perry of 212 Carter Ave., Jackson, died Saturday at Georgia Baptist Hospital following a brief illness.
     Funeral plans will be announced later by Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services.
 
Perry, J. B., Judge
  The Jackson Argus January 24, 1902
In Memoriam.
     On the 31st of December, 1901, in the stillness of night, just at the dawn of day, the angel of death was hovering near the beautiful and stately home of Judge J. B. Perry, of Dawson, Ga., to bear his sweet and gentile spirit from his earthly to his heavenly home. Yes, gone from his home, never to enter again, never to speak to his loving sweet wife, and most lovely daughter. Not only will he be missed in this beautiful home, but in his town where he was a prominent citizen and banker, but in the state at large.
     Many a young man will remember their benefactor, for dotted about over this and other states are those he has loaned a helping hand, and started in business, for this great and good man was thoroughly business, he did not think there should be any drones in life, but believed in activity, honest toil he honored labor these will remember his kindly advice, to honest toil, that activity was the ruling element in life that honest labor was mighty and beautiful; and not only kindly advice but helped them to higher attainments in life. Not only by these will he be missed, and remembered, for many a frozen hearth has he warmed, and many a family and humble home has he given food and ***, as also to individuals, the church will also miss him, having donated largely to the church of his town. Some great writer has said "He that giveth most lives nearest to God." And me thinks I can hear the Savior say, "well done good and faithful servant, thou hast done well with what thou hadst, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
     Having for a life partner a sweet and gentle Christian wife and a pure loving and devoted daughter to help him on in his Christian work and life, he found and loved his Savior. God in his allwise goodness saw fit to remove first, the head of the family; he has gone before to welcome you there with beckoning hands. You have a link in the chain to draw you nearer to heaven. God said to his bright angel, go bring my servant home, and so, another Saul enters heaven, another vacant chair, another home made desolate, for we do mourn for you, dear uncle. Christian grief for our dead is not forbidden in scripture, for Abraham wept for Sarah, Joseph mourned for his father. The children of Israel wept for Moses, David lamented the death of Saul, Jonathan and Abner, Jesus wept over the grave of Lazarus, but we do not weep as those that have no hope, he has just gone before.
There's a noble face in the silent air
Which follows me ever and near,
With gentile and smiling eyes,
With voiceless lips, yet with breath of prayer
That we feel; but cannot hear.
There's a sinless brow with a radiant crown
And a cross laid down in dust,
There's a smile, where never a shade comes now
And tears no more from the dear eyes flow
So sweet in their heavenly trust.
There; a beautiful region beyond the skies
And all hope to reach its share.
For we know we shall find our treasures there.
The gentle voice and smiling eyes,
Of the loved one gone before.
Mrs. R. J. Perry.

Perry, Jared Nachor
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1988
     Jared Nachor Perry of 258 Clark Howell Place, Atlanta, died Saturday at Grady Hospital.
     Graveside services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Bold Spring C.M.E. Church cemetery in Butts County with the Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating.
     Survivors include his parents, Vance and Dolores Clark Perry of Atlanta; sister, A-Esha M. Perry of Atlanta; brother, Vance Perry Jr. of Atlanta; grandparents, William and Jean Perry, Nettie Coleman, and Lexie T. Clark.

Perry, Jeanelle Stewart
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Dec 1966
Body of Negro Woman Found Beaten, Stabbed
     The body of Mrs. Jeanelle Stewart Perry, a Negro woman in her early twenties, was found savagely beaten and stabbed at her home on Benton Street about noon Tuesday by a neighbor who had stopped by for a visit.
     According to Jackson Police Chief Watson Vaughn, the dead woman was reportedly last seen about midnight Saturday. Her body, Chief Vaughn said, attired in night clothes, was discovered in a bed under an electric blanket which was on, causing a more rapid decomposition of the body. Chief Vaughn reported that as the result of an autopsy conducted Tuesday afternoon by a doctor from the Atlanta Crime Laboratory, it was discovered that she had been stabbed 27 times in the neck and three times in the heart by a long blade pocket knife and had been severely beaten about the head with a brick.
     A Jackson Negro, Billy Thurman, is lodged in the City Jail charged with the offense of murder, according to Chief Vaughn. The Jackson Police Chief revealed that Thurman had only recently been released from Milledgeville where he had been sent because of his participation in a previous criminal case here. Chief Vaughn stated that Thurman has made a statement confessing the killing, but no motive has been ascribed by authorities at this time. Conducting the investigation, in addition to Chief Vaughn, were Butts County Sheriff J. D. (Bud) Pope and GBl Agent Howard Bray. Clothes and other evidence at the scene were taken to Atlanta Wednesday by Sheriff Pope for study by the Crime Lab. Chief Vaughn stated that because of the advanced decomposition of her body, it will require laboratory studies to determine if the victim was sexually molested.

Perry, Rebecca
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Sep 1972
Girl Killed Monday When Hit By Car
     Butts County contributed one fatality to the state's grisly Labor Day toll of 21 when a three year old Negro girl, Rebecca Perry of Route 1, Jackson, was instantly killed Monday night about 6:20 o'clock when she ran in front of a car on the Four Points-Stark Road while playing with her brother in a rain filled ditch alongside the road.
     Butts County Deputy Sheriff Glenn Smith said Tuesday morning that no charges had been filed against the driver, from Atlanta, who was proceeding west on the road, accompanied by his wife, at the time of the accident. Mr. Smith said a driving rain was falling at the time with visibility poor and that the car was traveling at reduced speed because of weather conditions.
     Driver of the car was identified by the Georgia State Highway Patrol in Griffin as Bernard Stroud, 51, 1806 Sylvan Road, S.W., Atlanta. The accident was held unavoidable.
     Butts County Coroner John Sherrell investigated the mishap and said that no inquest will be necessary. He said that the young girl apparently died instantly from the impact.
     The youthful victim was the daughter of Hattie Mae Perry of Route 1.

Persons, Benjamin
  Middle Georgia Argus February 17, 1885
     Mr. Benjamin Persons, an aged citizen of Jasper county is dead. He was 86 years of age.

Persons, Fleeta Margaret White
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 6, 1962
Rites Today in Monticello for Mrs. Persons Sr.
     Mrs. John D. Persons Sr., 80, prominent Monticello matron, died late Tuesday afternoon at the Jasper Memorial Hospital.
     The former Miss Fleeta White, she was born in Jasper County, daughter of Dr. A. F. White and Mrs. Martha Stewart White. She was a member of the Monticello Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at the Monticello Baptist Church with Rev. Frances Stewart, Rev, Randal Williamson, and Rev. Lee Wilson officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Monticello, with Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson in charge.
     She is survived by her husband; three daughters Mrs. Guy Robinson of Covington; Mrs. Elizabeth Ballard of Monticello, and Mrs. Hubert Brightwell of Maxeys; one son, J. D. Persons Jr. of Monticello; stepmother, Mrs. Irene White of Flovilla; sister, Miss Virginia White, Flovilla; two borhters, Dr, Herbert E. White of St. Augustine, Fla., and A. F. White, Jr. of Flovilla; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Persons, George
  The Jackson Progress-Argus July 20, 1923
Negro Man Met Death Sunday.
Robbery suspected as motive for crime. Five ordered held by Coroner's jury. Money Missing.
     Robbery is suspected as the motive for the slaying of George Persons, negro section hand, who was found murdered close to his home near Wood's store, early Monday morning. The crime was committed some time Sunday night and an axe or other blunt instrument was used to crush his head. The right side of his head was crushed in, and a rock was found near by.
     Persons, who was about 60 years of age, had been employed by the Southern Railway as a section hand for a large number of years. Saturday he was paid off for the past two weeks work and was known to have a considerable amount of money of his own, and about $40 belonging to a lodge of which he was treasurer. When the body was found only 10 cents remained in the dead man's pockets. Persons' house had been thoroughly ransacked, presumably in search of money, while he was absent at church. It was when returning home from church that he was waylaid and beaten to death.
     The body of Persons was found about 4:30 o'clock Monday morning by Fannie Mae Head. Officers were notified and an inquest was held. After investigating the matter the coroner's jury ordered that Fannie Mae Head, Lula Ridley, Frank Ridley, Rhoda Cochran and Georgiana McKibben be held for a preliminary hearing. All these negroes were arrested and lodged in jail.
     Persons was known as a hardworking, industrious, quiet and trustworthy negro. He is survived by a daughter who resides in Cincinnati. She was notified and came to Jackson for the funeral.

Persons, Joe
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 1, 1915
Joe Persons was executed.
Hanging took place here Friday Made full confession.
Governor Harris and Prison Commission decline to interfere hanging was quiet affair.
     For the crime of criminal assault of which he was convicted at the August term of Butts county superior court, Joe Persons, a negro boy said to have been 14 years old, was hanged here Friday.
     The trap was sprung at 11:10 a.m. and the body was cut down twenty-one minutes later. The execution was in the jail yard, and was witnessed by a small number of people.
     Before the execution Persons confessed to the crime. He said he was ready to die and expressed the hope that his death would be a lesson to evil members of his race.
     Persons' victim was a white girl about 8 years old.
     The body was turned over to the boy's relatives for burial. A five foot coffin was furnished by the undertaker had to be exchanged for one six feet long.
     The execution was one of the quietest and most orderly ever held in Jackson. Only a small crowd was in Jackson.
     On account of the boy's age a petition was filed with the Prison Commission and Governor requesting that the death sentence be commuted to life imprisonment. The Prison Commission failed to recommend commutation and Governor Harris did not interfere with the court's decree.

Persons, John Dozier
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jan 1968
John D. Person Of Monticello Passed Tuesday
     Mr. John Dozier Persons, 88, of Monticello, husband of the late Mrs. Fleeta White Persons, died in Jasper Memorial Hospital, Monticello, Tuesday morning.
     Son of the late Mr. John Benjamin Persons and Mrs. Ella Phillips Persons, he was a retired salesman with the Progress Casket Company for 36 years. He was born in Jasper County and was a member of the Monticello Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Monticello Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Crocker officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery in Monticello with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Persons is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth P. Ballard of Monticello, Mrs. H. F. Brightwell of Maxeys, Mrs. Guy Robinson of Covington; one son, J. D. Persons Jr. of Monticello; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Wilson of Monticello, and Mrs. Hal Lynch of Jacksonville; one brother, W. H. Persons of Millen' eight grandchildren.

Persons, Mary Barry
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 22, 1928
Mrs. Mary Persons Falls On Final Sleep.
     Butts county friends of Judge Ogden Persons of the superior courts of Flint circuit, and Mr. M. T. Persons, prominent business man and banker of Forsyth, sympathize with them in the death of their mother, Mrs. Mary Barry Persons, aged 77, which occurred at her home in Forsyth Monday night.
     Mrs. Persons was born December 25, 1851, and attended school in Winston-Salem, N.C. and was graduated from Wesleyan College with honors in the class of 1869. She was the widow of Dr. Robert T. Persons, who served for four years in The War Between the States. Upon her husband's death she established a seminary for girls and left the impress of her exalted Christian character upon those who received training in the institution. She moved to Forsyth in 1893 where she had since resided.
     Mrs. Persons was prominent in the affairs of the Methodist church. Upon the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert T. Persons, she assumed the care of rearing her three grandchildren and her life was spared until they reached their majority.
     She possessed noble qualities of character and was widely beloved. She lived to see her sons achieve notable success in the professional and business world. She held a most affectionate place in the esteem of the family circle.
     She is survived by her two sons, Judge Ogden Persons and Mr. Robert T. Persons; three grandchildren, Miss Mary Persons, Mrs. Anna Persons Hill, and Robert Ogden Persons, a student at the University of Georgia. She is also survived by one brother, William T. Berry, of Taylor, Texas.
     Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and interment was in the family lot in the cemetery at Fort Valley.

Persons, Ray M.
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1961
Ray Persons, 72, Monticello ,Mayor Died on Tuesday
     Ray M. Persons, 72, of, Monticello, father of Mrs. Billy May of Auburn, Ala., died Tuesday morning of a heart attack at Jasper Memorial Hospital.
     Member of a pioneer Jasper County family, Mr. Persons served as Monticello Mayor for ten years, City Councilman for ten years and was commander of Jasper County American Legion Post No. 110.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Monticello Baptist Church with the Rev. Francis Stewart officiating.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Laree Malone; a daughter, Mrs. J. B. Mays, Auburn, Ala.; three brothers, J. D. and Howard Persons, both of Monticello, and Hugh Persons, Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Wilson, Monticello, and Mrs. H. L. Lynch, Jacksonville, Fla., and two grandchildren.
     
Persons, Robert Ogden, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1972
R. O. Persons, Forsyth Banker, Died Oct. 24th
     Mr. Robert Ogden Persons, Sr., Forsyth banker and one of Middle Georgia's most prominent citizens, died at his home Tuesday, October 24th. He was 67 years of age.
     A native of Monroe County, Mr. Persons attended the University of Georgia and graduated from the university's law school. He was mayor of Forsyth in 1945 and served in the Georgia Senate in 1961 and 1962.
     He was chairman of the board of the Farmers Bank of Forsyth, which was founded by his father, and was on the board of directors of the First National Bank of Macon, the People's Bank of Lithonia, and the Bank of Perry. He was a partner in the Forsyth real estate firm of E'Dalgo and Persons.
     Mr. Persons was a member of the Capital City Club, Piedmont Driving Club, and the Commerce Club, all of Atlanta; the Elks Club of Macon and the Lions and Exchange Clubs of Forsyth.
     Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon, October 25th, at three o'clock in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Fort Valley.
     Mr. Persons is survived by two sons, Robert O. Persons, Jr. of Forsyth, and Ogden Persons of Brunswick; and two sisters, Miss Mary Persons and Mrs. Tharpe Hill, both of Forsyth.

Persons, Robert T.
Jackson Progress Argus, November 29, 1945
Robert Persons, Forsyth Leader, Called by Death
     Butts county friends were sorry to know of the death of Robert T. Persons, 74 years of age, widely known as an attorney, banker, manufacturer and leader, which occurred at his home in Forsyth Friday morning. He had been ill since Monday of a heart ailment.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev. T. M. Sullivan of Atlanta, a former Forsyth pastor, and Rev. J. H. Clarke, pastor of the Forsyth Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at Fort Valley.
     Mr. Persons is survived by one son, R. O. Persons, mayor of Forsyth; two daughters, Miss Mary Persons of Forsyth and Atlanta, and Mrs. Tharpe Hill of Forsyth; two grandchildren, Robert and Ogden Persons; one brother, Judge G. Ogden Persons, judge of the Flint Superior Court circuit. Judge Persons is a former president of the Georgia state senate. Mr. Person's wife, the former Miss Fannie Tripp Smith of Forsyth, died in 1908.
     Mr. Persons was president of the Farmers Bank and of the Forsyth Cotton Mill and with his brother owned extensive real estate holdings in Monroe county, Macon, and at other points in Georgia.
     The Persons brothers were closely linked in business and established cause of education. They donated for their liberal donations to the cause of education. They donated to the Forsyth schools the vocational agricultural plant and established the Mary Persons library at the school and provided recreational facilities. In recognition of their generosity the board of education named the high school he Mary Persons High School in memory of their mother.
     In addition to his business interests, Mr. Persons was interested in farming in t his section and contributed to the Future Farmers of America chapter in Monroe county. He also actively supported the dairy and livestock industry in Monroe county.
     Taking and active interest in politics, Mr. Persons never sought office. His influence was statewide and he was recognized as Monroe county's "first citizen."

Persons, W. P.
  The Jackson Argus May 20, 1910
Juliette.
     Mr. W. P. Persons, a prominent citizen of Monroe county, died at his home at Strouds, near Juliette, Thursday night. He was 66 years of age and is survived by his wife and several sons and daughters. His death is deeply mourned by a host of friends and relatives.

Pervine, Jack
Jackson Progress-Argus 14 Aug 1936
Funeral of Mr. Pervine Held in Jackson Sunday
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bailey and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Pettigrew regret to learn of the death, of Mr. Jack Pervine, 28 years of age, which occurred Friday in an Atlanta hospital. He was a nephew of Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Pettigrew.
     He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Pervine, and a sister, Mrs. George Bailey.
     Funeral services were held Sunday morning from the chapel of Howard Carmichael and the body was brought to Jackson. Graveside services at the Jackson cemetery were conducted by Rev. E. L. Daniel of the Presbyterian church.

Peters, Dorothy Jenkins Waits
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Jan 1993
     Dorothy Jenkins Waits Peters of Jackson died Tues.; Dec. 28, the Emory University Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Thur., Dec. 30, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. Ann Nell Fletcher and Rev. Drake officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City cemetery.
     Mrs. Peters was born May 10, 1916 in Butts County, daughter of the late Bryant Lee and Allie Mae Long Jenkins. She was a homemaker and a member of the Flovilla United Baptist Church.
     Survivors include husband, S. F. (Pete) Peters of Jackson; children Herschel Waits of Louisville; Jeannette Waits Stephens Herman F. Waits, both of Jackson, Norman D. Waits of Washington, D. C, Michael F. Peters of Jackson, and Ruth Peters Smith of Flovilla; brother Theodore Jenkins of Rex; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Peters, Philip
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Apr 1985
     Separate traffic accidents In Butts County claimed two lives within two days last week, the first deaths of the year resulting from wrecks.
     Friday night a Forsyth teenager was killed and the driver of the car In which they were riding was seriously injured when their automobile crashed into an abandoned store in the Stark community.
     On Thursday, a Jones County man was killed when his pickup truck collided with a dump truck in Jenkinsburg.
     The Forsyth youth, Philip Peters, 15, died early Saturday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital, about two hours after the car he was riding in crashed into the abandoned store located at the intersection of Big Dam and Jackson Lake Inn roads. The wreck occurred about 11:20 p.m.
     The driver of the car, a 1979 Buick Regal, was Anthony Allan McDaniels, 18, also of Forsyth. He was taken to the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon where he was listed in fair condition Monday.
     Sheriff Billy Leverette said McDaniel's car left Jackson Lake Road at a higb rate of speed and that he lost control as he entered the Big Dam Intersection. The car struck the pillars that supported the bay of the former service station.
     Leverette said McDaniel has been been charged with driving too fast for conditions and running a stop sign. In addition, a DUI charge is pending against McDaniel, according to the sheriff.
     Peters recently enrolled at Jackson High School where his mother, Melba Ard, teaches math. He was a former Mary Persons High School student.
     Richard Pruitt, 80, of Route 1, Haddock, was killed Thursday about 10:30 a.m. when his 1978 Datsun pickup veered into the path of a dump truck in Jenkinsburg in front of the city hall.
     Leverette said Pruitt. was traveling south on Highway 42 when his truck swerved into the northbound lane striking an Archer Sand & Gravel Co. truck driven by Joe Wayne Jones of Griffin.
     Jones was not injured In the collision, according to Leverette.
     The pickup struck the dump truck with a glancing blow, ripping the whole driver's side of Pruitt's pickup, Leverette said. "We really don't know why he crossed over into the other lane."
     Pruitt was taken by the EMS to Sylvan: Grove Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
     Leverette said Pruitt was returning from Atlanta where he had been visiting his wife who was in the hospital.

Pettett, D. C., Mrs. (nee Teague)
Jackson Progress-Argus 3 Jul 1936
Mrs. D. C. Pettett Is Taken By Death
     The death of Mrs. D. C. Pettett, 38 years of age, resident of the Stark Community, occurred Wednesday afternoon in the Griffin Hospital where she was taken a few days ago for treatment. She suffered from a complication of diseases.
     Mrs. Pettett was born and reared in Bartow county, Ga., and had been a resident of Butts for the past year or two. Previous to her marriage she was a Miss Teague and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist church in Bartow county.
     She is survived by her husband and seven children, several of them small; three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Pettett, of Fairmount;, Miss Lillie Tatum, of Cartersville; two brothers, Jule F. Teague and John Teague, of Fairmount.
     Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock at Cross Roads church in Bartow county.

Pettigrew, Adda Alberta Brownlee
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jun 1969
Mrs. Pettigrew Died Sunday At Age Of 94
     Mrs. Alberta Brownlee Pettigrew, 94, one of the county's oldest and most widely beloved residents, died Sunday afternoon at 12:15 o'clock at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where she had resided since January 1st. Mrs. Pettigrew made her home on Route 2, Jackson and had been in declining health for a number of years.
     Born November 20, 1874 in Butts county, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Newton Brownlee and Mrs. Mary Jane Hoard Brownlee. She was a member of the Towaliga Baptist Church and was the widow of Mr. John E. Pettigrew.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Pettigrew were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Bill Finleyson and Rev. Winston Harmon officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Vernon cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lane of Griffin ; two sons, Lawrence C. Pettigrew of Atlanta, Olin Pettigrew of Jackson; one sister-in-law, Mrs. W. J. Pettigrew of Wake Forest, N. C.; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Richard Fretwell, Dan Fretwell, John Pettigrew, Jimmy Pettigrew, Larry Pettigrew, Charles Lane.

Pettigrew, Bertha Esteile Mangham
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Mar 1992
     Mrs. Bertha Esteile Mangham Pettigrew, 101, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday morning at Starcrest Nursing Home in McDonough where she had been a patient for the past 11 years.
     Funeral services were Saturday, March 21, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Asa Mangham officiating. Interment was in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County.
     Mrs. Pettigrew was born in Butts County Nov. 26, 1890,daughter of the late Wiley and Eva Bell Grant Mangham. She was the widow of John R. Pettigrew Sr.
     Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Mildred Pettigrew of Decatur; two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild; sister, Myrtle Crawford of Milner; brothers, Glenn Mangham and Milton Mangham, both of Jackson, and James Mangham of Griffin; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pettigrew, Gloria Joyce
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Oct 1934
Death of Little Girl Follows Short Illness
     The death of Gloria Joyce, three and a half year-old daughter of Mrs. N. B. Pettigrew, occurred at 6 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the family residence near Indian Springs. Death followed an illness of short duration. The death of this bright and attractive little girl brought sorrow to a host of friends.
     Besides her mother, the former Miss Lois McClure, the little child is survived by a brother and grandmother, Mrs. J. E, Pettigrew.
     Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. R. B. Harrison, of the First Baptist church, officiating.

Pettigrew, James Howell
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 15, 1949.
J. H. Pettigrew, Accident Victim, Buried Saturday.
     Funeral services for James Howell Pettigrew, 24, victim of an automobile accident in Detroit, Mich. on December 4, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Haisten Chapel with Rev. McLowry Elrod, pastor of the First Methodist church in Griffin, and Rev. Gaither Briggs of Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery and arrangements were in charge of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Son of Mrs. Grace Thurston Pettigrew and Walter H. Pettigrew, both former Jackson residents and now living in North Augusta, S. C., where Mr. Pettigrew is associated with the Augusta Coca-Cola Bottling Co., the young man was employed by L. A. Young Spring and Wire Co. He was a veteran of World War II and had livd in Detroit for several months.
     Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pettigrew are connected with old families of Butts county and have hosts of friends here who extend sympathy in the death of their son.
     Survivors in addition to his parents are his wife, the former Miss Peggy LaShure and a daughter, Julia Ann, of North Augusta, S. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Howard Reel of New Bern, S. C.; Mrs. F. L. Hill Jr. of Detroit; Mrs. M. E. Osborne of Suicen City, Calif, and Miss Martha Pettigrew of North Augusta; one brother, Bobby, of North Augusta; grandmother, Mrs. J. R. Thurston of Jackson.

Pettigrew, James Oscar
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 1, 1962
J. O. Pettigrew Buried Tuesday at Towaliga Rites
     Funeral services for Mr. James Oscar Pettigrew, 84, of Route 4 Jackson, widely known merchant and farmer of the West Butts Community, were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph Medlock, pastor, and Rev. Marvin Randolph, pastor of the Jackson and Fellowship Presbyterian Churches, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pettigrew died early Monday morning at Westbury Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born and reared in Butts county and had spent his entire life here. He was the son of the late Mr. James H. Pettigrew and Mrs. Mattie Hale Pettigrew. He was a member of the Providence Congregational Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josie A. Washington Pettigrew; one sister, Mrs. S. P. Ridgeway of Jackson; one brother, W. A. Pettigrew of Thomasville; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were David Ridgeway, J. L. Bailey Jr., Harry Ridgeway, Olin Pettigrew, R. H. Burford and Hunt Ridgeway. The body lay in state at the church thirty minutes before the funeral.

Pettigrew, John Richard (Dickie), Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Apr 1970
J. R. Pettigrew Died Monday At Decatur Home
     Mr. John R. (Dickie) Pettigrew, Sr., 86, of 3557 North Druid Hills Road, Decatur, died at his residence Monday morning, April 6th, at nine o'clock following a long period of declining health.
     A native of Butts County, he was the son of the late Mr. Lucian Pettigrew and Mrs. Mattie Parham Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew was a retired machinist and a member of the McDonough United Methodist Church in McDonough.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, April 7th, at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with interment in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pettigrew is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Mangham Pettigrew of Decatur; one son, John R. Pettigrew Jr. of Decatur; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer W. Burnett of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Mrs. C. H. Merritt and Mrs. E. W. Garr, both of Decatur; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     Pallbearers were James Mangham, Raymond Mangham, Glyn Mangham, Milton Mangham, Phillip Burnhardt, and Clarence Merritt.

Pettigrew, John E.
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Mar 1934
Mr. J . E. Pettigrew Summoned by Death
     The death of Mr. John E. Pettigrew, 61 years of age, one of the county's most esteemed citizens, occurred Friday morning at 9:30 at the Strickland Memorial Hospital in Griffin. He had been ill for several days and was taken to the hospital for an operation, which he underwent the Sunday preceding his death. A host of relatives and friends are sorry to learn of the passing of this well-known citizen.
     Mr. Pettigrew was born and reared in the county, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pettigrew. He was a member of a family long active and influential in the business affairs of this section. Mr. Pettigrew was a successful farmer and business man and was esteemed for his many strong points of character. He was a member of Towaliga Baptist church and was regarded as one of the county's sterling citizens and his death is a loss to the community.
     Mr. Pettigrew is survived by his wife, the former Miss Alberta Brownlee; two daughters, Mrs. V. W. Fretwell and Miss Ermin Pettigrew, of Jackson; three sons, W. J. Pettigrew, of Washington, N. C.; L. C. and J. O. Pettigrew, of Jackson, two brothers, W. A. Pettigrew, of Thomasville, and J. O. Pettigrew, of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. J . A. Burford and Mrs. S. P. Ridgeway, both of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at Mount Vernon church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Rev. R. B. Harrison, of the First Baptist church, conducted the rites in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Interment was in the family lot in the churchyard.

Pettigrew, John Olin
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Aug 1983
     John Olin Pettigrew of Route 5, Jackson, Brownlee Road, died Monday at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an illness of two months.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Pettigrew was 74 on Monday. He was the son of the late John Ewen Pettigrew and Alberta Brownlee Pettigrew. He was a retired mechanic and was a member and deacon of the Paran Baptist Church in Monroe County.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belle Smith Pettigrew; daughter, Mrs. Anne Wade of Lilburn; sons, John P. Pettigrew of Waynesville, N. C. and Jimmy Pettigrew of Forsyth; sister, Mrs. Ermine Lane of Griffin; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Clark and the Rev. Joe Parham officiating. Burial was in the Paran Baptist Church cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     
Pettigrew, Josie Abel
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jul1971
Mr. Pettigrew, 93 Died Monday Night
     Mrs. J. Oscar Pettigrew, 93, one of Butts County's most highly esteemed women and elder citizens, died about 6:30 Monday night at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg following a long period of declining health.
     Born April 2, 1878 in Abbeville, South Carolina, Mrs. Pettigrew was the former Miss Josie Abel, the daughter of Mr. George Abel and Mrs. Marie Abel.
     Mrs. Pettigrew resided in the Coody District of Butts County where she and her husband operated Pettigrew's Store for many years. She was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church and was active in its affairs as long as health permitted.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. David Black and Rev. Theodore Terry officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include one stepdaughter, Mrs. Rosebud Gibbs of Los Angeles, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Georgia Pervine of Charleston, S. C., Mrs. Vernon Eddie of Johns Island, S. C., Mrs. Lou Brown and Mrs. Pauline Denson, both of East Point; nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Gene Rooks, Julian F. Rooks, Dave Bailey, George Washington, Jr., S. L. Letson and Harry Ridgeway.

Pettigrew, Lawrence Clay
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1924
L. C. Pettigrew Of Atlanta Dies Saturday
     Lawrence Clay Pettigrew, 64, died Saturday in Monroe County Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the chapel of Andrew Dillon and Sons Funeral Home and interment was in the Paran Baptist Church cemetery in Monroe County.
     A native of Butts County, he had lived in Atlanta for 36 years and was a superintendent with Capitol Construction Co. He was a member of Sylvan Hills Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgilee Freeman Pettigrew of Atlanta; a son, Lawrence Pettigrew, Jr. of Riverdale; a daughter, Mrs., Lawrette Griffin of Marietta; a brother, Olin Pettigrew.

Pettigrew, Lucian Marcus
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 8, 1923
Death Has Called To Mr. L. M. Pettigrew
     Following an illness of only a few days. Mr. L. M. Pettigrew, aged 76, Confederate veteran and well known citizen, passed away at the home of his son, Mr. J. R. Pettigrew, Sunday night at 7:45 0'clock. Death was attributed to paralysis and other complications. Though he had not been well recently, Mr. Pettigrew had been able to be up until a few days ago. Death did not come as a surprise to members of the family.
     Mr. Pettigrew had scores of friends throughout the county who will regret to learn of his passing. He was born and reared in butts county and with the exception of nine years spent in the West, part of which time was spent in farming and part as a pilot on the Mississippi River, Mr. Pettigrew had been a life long resident of the county. He was a veteran of the Confederate Army and a member of Camp Barnett of Jackson. Mr. Pettigrew was a charter member of Elgin Methodist church. His honesty, integrity and sterling qualities of character won for him many friends.
     The surviving relatives are two sons, Mr. J. R. Pettigrew, of Jackson, Mr. W. H. Pettigrew, of Trenton, N. J.,; three daughters, Mrs. E. L. Garr and Mrs. C. H. Merritt, of Atlanta and Mrs. E. W. Burnett, of Tarpon Springs, Fla. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mollie McElhenney, of Butts county and Mrs. Ida Jacks of Fort Worth, Texas.
     Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, a large concourse of relatives and friends gathering for a final tribute. Rev. J. E. Cline conducted the services and interment was in the church cemetery.
  
Pettigrew, Newton Brownlee
Jackson Progress Argus 3 Nov 1933
Mr. N. B. Pettigrew Is Taken by Death
     Following a long illness, Mr. Newton Brownlee Pettigrew, 29 years of age, died Sunday night, at 11:30 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pettigrew, near Jackson. He had been in declining health for several years and during that time had undergone treatment at some of the leading hospitals of the country.
     Mr. Pettigrew was born and grew to manhood in Butts county and attended the Jackson public schools. Until his health failed he was engaged in a business career, being an accountant of recognized ability. For some time he was connected with business enterprises in Florida, but for the past few years had made his home here. He was a young man of splendid character and business ability and scores of friends are saddened at his passing. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pettigrew, prominent and beloved residents of the county. Mr. Pettigrew was a member of Mt. Vernon church.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at Mt. Vernon church, with Dr. C. C. Heard, of Locust Grove, as officiating minister. Relatives and friends expressed their love by beautiful floral offerings. The pallbearers were Swans Yancey, Frank Freeman, Pitts Clark, Wade Hammond, Charles Brownlee and Newt Brownlee. Interment was in the family lot in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Pettigrew is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Lois MeClure; a son, Brownlee, Jr. and a daughter, Gloria; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pettigrew; three brothers, Mr W. J. Pettigrew, of Washington, N C.; Messrs. J. O. and L. C. Pettigrew, of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. V. W. Fretwell and Miss Ermine Pettigrew, of Jackson.

Pettigrew, Walter H.
  Jackson Progress-Argus, April 7, 1955
Jackson Rites are Held for Walter Pettigrew
     Walter H. Pettigrew, 62, native Butts countian and superintendent of the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Augusta, Ga., for 32 years, died suddenly at his North Augusta, S. C., home.
     Mr. Pettigrew was born in Butts county, the son of the late Lucian M. Pettigrew and Mrs. Martha Parham Pettigrew. He was married to the former Miss Grace Thurston, daughter of the late Mr. J. R. Thurston and Mrs. J. R. Thurston, of Jackson, who survives him.
     He was a member of Augusta's Grace Methodist Church, of the local American Legion post and was actively identified with the civic, fraternal and religious life of his community. Before leaving Jackson, he was a member of Co. "A" of the Georgia National Guard.
     Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 a.m. from the Grace Methodist Church with the Rev. Boyt Taylor and the Rev. Louie Fawke officiating.
     Graveside services were held at the Jackson cemetery Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock with the Rev. G. A. Briggs in charge. Interment followed under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Pallbearers were Harry L. Miller, George Birton, R. J. Robertson, L. E. McMichael, C. C. Owens and Vincent Hammond.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Thurston Pettigrew; four daughters, Mrs. H. A. Reel of Newborn, N. C., Mrs. F. L. Hill, of North Augusta, S. C., Mrs. T. D. Murphy of Augusta, and Mrs. M. E. Osborne of Marlboro, Mass.
     One son, Robert M. Pettigrew of North Augusta; three sisters, Mrs. C. L. Merritt and Mrs. E. L. Garr of Decatur and Mrs. E. W. Bunrnette of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; one brother, J. R. Pettigrew of Evansville, Ind., and eleven grandchildren.
     
Pettigrew, William Andrew
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Feb 1963
Wm. A. Pettigrew of Thomasville Died Wednesday
     Funeral services for William A. Pettigrew, 83, of Thomasville, retired carpenter, were held Friday, February 15, at the Thomasville Primitive Baptist Church. He died Wednesday after an extended illness.
     A native of Jackson, Mr. Pettigrew moved to Thomasville in 1925. His first wife, the former Miss Loraine Parker died in 1944. His second wife, the former Willie Singleton Redfern, Pavo, survives.
     Other survivors include three sons, Arthur Pettigrew, Moultrie, Sam Pettigrew and Jim Pettigrew, both of Thomasville; step-son, Leland Redfern, San Deigo, Calif. ; four daughters, Mrs. Madeline P. McCracken, Atlanta; Mrs. Elsie Graddy, Mrs. Eva Jones, both of Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. S. P. Ridgeway, Jackson; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Petty, John
  Middle Georgia Argus April 6, 1886
In Memoriam.
     "Mark the perfect man," and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace."
     Such truly was the end of our young dear friend, the subject of this sketch, Mr. John Petty, who died at his home in Flovilla, Ga., on the 5th of October, 1885, age 28 years.
     He lived, if ever mortal lived, as far as human scrutiny can penetrate, void of offence toward God and man. We can speak of his virtues, for they were indeed numerous his faults, we cannot find. He was esteemed for his integrity in business and for his pure and upright walk and conversation, and by his modest, unassuming ways and his steady sobriety brightened with his quiet wit and playful simplicity of a child. He endeared himself to all who knew him.
     Throughout his life he entertained for religion and the word of God, the deepest reverence, but only a short time before his last illness, did he profess a hope in Christ. During a precious revival through which he had just passed, he with many others gave themselves to Jesus, and on the very evening after he was prostrated with his last illness he would have been united with the Baptist church and been baptized, had his health permitted.
     He met death with calm and peaceful resignation, trusting in Jesus.
     Awaking from sleep a day or two before his death and seeing a book in the hands of his wife, who was watching at his side, he asked her what book it was. She replied. "The Bible." He reached, took it, and clasped it with both hands to his bosom. With his dying breath he left assurance of his trust in Jesus, and gave solemn advice and _____ to the sorrowing loved ones who surrounded him. The last accents that fell from his lips were "Jesus take me! Thus he committed himself into the arms of the tender Shepherd, who gently bore him across the dark river to the "green pastures and loving waters."
     His affectionate devotion to his lovely wife, was ever beautiful to see, and now as she sits in her lonely home missing ever the welcome sound of his voice, coming steps and his cheering presence at her side, let the sweet assurance comfort her that our loved and redeemed are sent as ministering spirits, bearing the leaves of the tree of healing, for one crushed and bleeding hearts, as she claims, "he cannot return to me but I will go to him."
A FRIEND.
  
Petty, John C.
  Middle Georgia Argus September 29, 1885
       At this time, Monday 2 p.m. the tolling bell announced the death of Mr. J. C. Petty, of the firm of R. V. Smith & Co.
     Mr. P. was a member of our town council, and a gentleman of the most sterling qualities.

  Middle Georgia Argus October 6, 1885
     It becomes our sad and painful duty to pen you the death of one of our most esteemed and fellow citizens Mr. John C. Petty. Mr. P. has been a citizen of our town for two years. He came among us a stranger, but his genial manners and other noble traits of character, soon made all who met him not only his acquaintances, but friends. Mr. p. will be sadly missed from our social and business circles. He leaves a devoted wife and a community of earnest friends who mourn his loss, but may our loss be his eternal gain.

Phelps, Kate Head
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Feb 1973
Mother Mrs. Thaxton Died Monday
     Mrs. Kate Head Phelps of 515 North 15th Street, Griffin, died at the Griffin-8palding County Hospital Monday, February 5th.
     She was a lifelong resident of Spalding County and was a member of the Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 7th, at McDonald Chapel in Griffin with Rev. Milford Boyce and Rev. J. H. Barfield officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery with McDonald Chapel in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Phelps is survived by her husband, Thomas Morris Phelps; three daughters, Mrs. Jewel I. Hubbard and Mrs. Emma Lou Hubbard, both of Brooks, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thaxton of Jackson; three sons, Paul Phelps of Miami, Fla., James Payton Phelps of High Springs, Fla., and Thomas Morris Phelps of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. Gussie Head and Mrs. Lois Jackson, both of Griffin; two brothers, Elijah Head and E. B. "Son" Head, both of Griffin; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Phelps, Thomas Morris
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Dec 1980
Phelps Rites Held Friday
     Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Morris Phelps, of Route One, Brooks, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from McDonald Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. Worth Huckaby officiated and interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
     Mr. Phelps died Wednesday at the Meriwether Memorial Hospital. He had lived in Spalding County all of his life and was a retired brick mason.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Thaxton of Jackson, Mrs. Emma Ruth Hubbard and Mrs. Jewell Hubbard, both of Brooks; three sons James P. Phelps of English, Fla., Paul F. Phelps of High Springs, Fla. and Thomas Phelps of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. Sada Cunningham of Venice, Fla.; 22 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren.

Phillips, Bobby Hugh
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Jun 1993
     Bobby Hugh Phillips, of Jackson Lake, died Mon., June 7, after an extended illness.
     Funeral services were held Wed., June 9, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Bill O'Connor officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Phillips was born Dec. 11, 1935 in Stockbridge, son of Evelyn Phillips and the late Eddie Phillips.
     He was a self-employed nurseryman and a Baptist. Mr. Phillips was a member of Ancient York Lodge 127 F&AM and the Royal Arch Chapter Y.A. Wright 122. He served in Korea in the army and was decorated With the purple heart and other awards.
     Survivors include his wife; son and daughter-in-law Shane and Mindy Phillips of Jackson; daughters Tonya Webb of Wrightsville and Debbie Adams of Stockbridge; five grandchildren; mother; brothers George and Gene Phillips of Stockbridge; sister Hazel Duffey of Stockbridge; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Phillips, E. L.
Jackson Progress-Argus 23 Mar 1939
Father Mrs. Byron Dies In Spalding
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Byron sympathise with them in the death of Mrs. Byron's father, Mr. E. L. Phillips, 74 years of age, prominent resident of Spalding county, which occurred Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Phillips had been seriously ill for several days and suffered with pneumonia and other complications.
     Funeral services were conducted at the First Presbyterian church in Griffin Saturday afternoon at 2:80. Rev. Fulton C. Lytle, pastor, and Rev. L. W. Blackwelder, rector of St. George's Episcopal church, officiated. Pallbearers were Dave and Savage Gaillard, Robert and Paul Walker, S. B. Wallace and W. P. Phillips. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
     Mr. Phillips, who was born in Butts county, was connected with influential families of this section. He had long been a resident of Spalding county and was one of the leaders in the business, civic and religious life of the community. Mr. Phillips was a successful farmer and dairyman and was an active member of the Masons and held membership in the First Presbyterian church in Griffin. He was a brother of the late Dr. Tom Phillips, of Butts county.
     Surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Katherine Thomas Phillips; two daughters, Mrs. H. L. Byron, of Jackson, and Mrs. L. B. Hopkins, of Griffin; a son, Charlie T. Phillips, of Griffin, and several grandchildren.

Phillips, Emma J.
  Middle Georgia Argus July 19, 1887
Dead.
     It becomes our painful duty to mention the death of Miss Emma Phillips which occurred at her father's, Mr. W. P. Phillips, near McKibben post office, on Friday. She was a lovely young lady and had just emerged into womanhood but after several months of illness she succumbed to the ____ destroyer and passed into the home beyond.

Phillips, J. B. M.
  Middle Georgia Argus September 22 1892
Minutes of the High Falls Musical Convention.
Cedar Rock Church Sept 16th 1892.
Tribute.
     The committee appointed for the purpose reported on the death of brother J. B. M. Phillips as follows:
     Whereas, In the mysterious rulings of Providence it has been decreed that human beings should die, and whereas, we have learned with sorrow that our beloved brother, J. B. M. Phillips departed this life on April 23rd 1892.
     Therefore, Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the will of God in thus removing our brother from among us.
     Resolved 2nd, That in the death of brother Phillips, the state and county an upright citizen the church a shining light and this body a zealot and useful member.
     Resolved 3rd, that we will attempt to emulate the noble characteristics of our departed brother in true manhood, mind and heart,
     4th, That a copy of these resolutions be given the immediate family of the deceased and also be spread on our minute book as part of the record of this convention.
H. C. Thaxton; J. G. Kimbell; D. J. Thaxton; Committee.

Phillips, J. D., Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 9, 1921
  Death Called To Mrs. Phillips.
     The death of Mrs. J. D. Phillips occurred Tuesday morning at 4:30 o'clock at her home at Jenkinsburg, and followed an illness of some time. She had suffered from Bright's disease for several years.
     Mrs. Phillips was a highly esteemed woman of the community and her passing caused regret to a wide circle of friends.
     She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. O. S. Steele, of Jenkinsburg and Mrs. H. G. Manning, of East Point, and a son, Mr. H. G. Phillips, of Lake Placid, N. Y.
     The funeral was held at Jenkinsburg Thursday morning at eleven o'clock and the body was laid to rest in the church yard.

Phillips, James Ray
  Middle Georgia Argus February 19, 1889
Dead
     The friends of Mr. Jim Phillips will regret to learn of his death which occurred on Tuesday at his nephew's, Mr. Lon Morris, near Griffin. He had gone to Mr. Morris' on a visit and was in apparently in good health. He retired as usual, but when Mr. Morris went to wake him in the morning he was unconscious and died in a short time. His remains were interred at Fellowship Presbyterian cemetery near Towaliga.

Phillips, Jewel Ena
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Mar 1989
     Jewel Ena Phillips, 82, of Pomona, Calif., died Saturday night at her residence.
     The funeral was held Wednesday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in Westwood Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. Bobby Tatum and the Rev. Steve Blackmon officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Baptist Church cemetery in Pike County. Mrs. Phillips, a native of Pike County, was the widow of Henry Matthew Phillips. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Two of her daughters, Lanelda Phillips and Retha Tryba, and a grandson, Terry Tarleton, were killed in an automobile accident two months ago.
     Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Mary Phillips of Oklahoma; two daughters and sons-in-law, Verna and James O'Neal of Griffin and Barbara and Len Crowder of Pomona, Calif.; two daughters-in-law, Anne Phillips of Stockbridge and Helen Phillips of Griffin; son-in-law, Ben Tryba of Jackson; sister, Grace Hill of Atlanta; brothers, Luther Smith and Clinton Williamson of Griffin; 13
grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
     McCullough Funeral Home/Westwood Chapel in Griffin was jn charge of arrangements.

Phillips, John
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Sep 1993
     John Phillips of Jonesboro died Wed., Aug. 25, at Henry General Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Sun., Aug. 29, a t Gospel of Christ MRF Church with Rev. B. F. McKibben officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Phillips was born March 12, 1925 in Butts County, son of the late John and Willie Bell Phillips.
     Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Willie and Elaine Hicks of Flovilla; sisters Nellie Banks of Jackson and Myrtice Davis of Covington; two grandchildren; three brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Phillips, John Lane
  The Jackson Argus July 26, 1894
     "Uncle" John L. Phillips, one of the veterans of Butts and a pioneer citizen, died at the residence of his brother, Doc Phillips, in Spalding county, on Sunday at eleven o'clock, of whooping cough. Uncle John was about 80 years of age, and was greatly loved by all who knew him. He was familiarly know as "Buckskin", and the numerous friends at the mention of this name can recall many days of pleasure spent in his company.
  
Phillips, Karen Yolunda
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jul 1990
     Karen Yolunda Phillips, 21, of 161 Tech Drive in Jackson died July 5.
     The funeral was held Sunday, July 8, at St. James Baptist Church in Jackson, with the Rev. R. L Henderson officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Ms. Phillips was born in Jasper County. She graduated from Jackson High School, and was a member of St. James Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her daughter, Jeterrica Grier; parents, James Percy and Clovis Phillips; brother, Ervin Phillips, all of Jackson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of Indian Springs; five uncles, three aunts, nieces and nephews.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Phillips, Lamar Walter
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jun 1989
     Lamar Walter Phillips, 70, of 158 Indian Springs St., Jackson, died Monday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack.
     The funeral was held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Jackson United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mack Tribble officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Phillips was a native of Henry County, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee Phillips. He served in the Navy during World War II and retired from General Motors Corp. after 24 years of employment. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Sara Carter Phillips; daughter Brown of Forest Park; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Phillips, Leroy
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Sep 1982
     Leroy Phillips, 48, of Gallant, Ala. died Sept. 7 at the Gadsden (Ala.) hospitaL
     Survivors include his wife, Mary Phillips; mother, Mrs. Louise Phillips of Gadsden; father, Willie Phillips of Jackson; a son, Gregory Phillips of Gadsden; stepsons, James and Dale Jenkins of Gadsden; step-daughters, Mrs. Sherry Fleevers and Mrs. Lynn Gladden of Gadsden;
     Two sisters, Mrs. Jean Warmack of Gadsden and Mrs. Joyce Chapman of Memphis; brothers, Billy Phillips of Cedartown, Ga.; two step-sisters, Mrs. Dianne Lewis of Jackson and Mrs. Kathy Garland of Locust Grove; three stepbrothers, Jimmy Rogers of Locust Grove, Keith Rogers of Jackson, and Roy Rogers of Covington.

Phillips, Lewis G.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Dec1970
L. G. Phillips Passes At Hogansville
     Mr. Lewis G, Phillips, 82, died Monday at his home in Hogansville.
     Mr. Phillips was a native of Dadeville, Alabama, having lived in Hogansville and Troup County for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Langdale Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Claude A. McKibben Funeral Home in Hogansville. Rev. G. Hanford Hamby officiated with interment in Hogansville Cemetery.
     Mr. Phillips is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Herman Langford of Jackson and Mrs. Leonard Robinson of Hogansville; two sons, Lewis G. Phillips, Jr. and Thaniel Phillips, both of Hogansville.

Phillips, Linda Kay
(See Harris, Franklin Eugene (Gene))

Phillips, Lizzie Freeman
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Apr 1992
     Mrs. Lizzie Freeman Phillips, 58, of 244 Buchanan Street in Jackson died March 30 at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     The funeral was held Sunday, April 5, at Gospel of Christ M.R.F. Church with Elder B. F. McKibben officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Phillips was born in Monroe County, daughter of the late Albert and Queen Freeman. She was a member of Gospel of Christ Church, where she served on the missionary board and assistant prayer band leader.
     Survivors include her husband, John Phillips; son and daughter-in-law, Willie and Elaine Hicks; brother, the Rev. Henry Freeman; sister, Nell Clark; two grandsons, three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Phillips, N. T. (Tony)
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Aug 1979
Phillips Rites Held Tuesday
     Funeral services for Mr. N. T. (Tony) Phillips, of Locust Grove, were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Bethany Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Murell officiated and interment was in the Bethany churchyard, with D. T. Carmichael & Son in charge.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lola Phillips; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Stewart, of Jackson; two sons, Mr. Frank Phillips, Locust Grove, and Mr. Johnny Phillips, Conyers; sisters, Mrs. Lois Smith McDonough, Mrs. Alice Daniell, East Point, Mrs. Frances Haley, Forest Park, Mrs. Rachel Reid Dawson, Mrs. Jeanette Young, Covington;
     Brothers, Mr. Reuben Phillips, Stockbridge, Mr. Billy Phillips, McDonough; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     The family suggested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts might be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Building Fund.

Phillips, Phelps
  Jackson Progress-Argus, June 19, 1952
Former Jackson Worker Killed in Pittsburgh
     The body of Phelps Phillips, colored, aged about 25, former employee of Jackson City Cleaners but for three years a resident of Pittsburgh, Pa., was returned to Jackson this week for burial. Phillips was shot through the head June 14, according to information received here. Details of the tragedy were not available.
     Parents of Phillips live in Spalding county. Abe Trimmier Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Phillips, Robert Louis
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Jun 1989
     Robert Louis Phillips, 41, of 1577 Terry Mill Road, Atlanta, died June 3.
     The funeral was held Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at Trimier Chapel in Jackson with the Rev. Grady Lawrence and the Rev. John L. Freeman officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Phillips, a native of Butts County, is survived by his mother, Rosa-Phillips of Atlanta; a daughter, Beverly Phillips of Atlanta; brothers, Willie Phillips of Atlanta and Michael Phillips of London, England; sisters, Jo Ann Pharr and Gloria Gibbs, both of Atlanta; several aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 
Phillips, Thomas J., Dr.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 26, 1926
Dr. T. J. Phillips Is Suicide Victim.
Prominent Spalding County Citizen Takes Own Life While Alone In Home. Funeral Held Sunday P. M.
     Hundreds of relatives and friends were shocked to learn that Dr. T. J. Phillips, one of the best known physicians and business men in Middle Georgia, took his own life at his home on the Griffin road Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Ill health and recent financial reverses are given as the cause of the act. He was alone in his home at this time. Seating himself in a chair and placing a shot gun against his left breast, he pulled the trigger with a cane, the discharge entering the heart and causing instant death.
     Dr. Phillips, 56 years of age, was formerly one of the best known physicians in this section. He retired from active practice some time ago and devoted his attention to his farming and business interests. He conducted one of the largest poultry and live stock farms in this section. His estate on the highway between Jackson and Griffin was regarded as a model, his home being fitted with all modern conveniences.
     The son of the late Mr. W. P. Phillips and Mrs. Mary McKibben Phillips, Dr. Phillips sprang from pioneer stock and was related to many of the most prominent families of Butts and Spalding counties. He was educated at the Northern Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega, where he graduated in the class of 18990.
     He received his medical training at John Hopkins, Baltimore. He had long been an influential member of Fellowship Presbyterian church, in which he was an elder. He was a man of broad and liberal culture and gave freely of his time and means to the religious and business development of his section. He was held in very high regard by a wide circle of devoted friends. Though a resident of Spalding county, Dr. Phillips was well known in Butts county through kinship with many of the leading families of the community.
     He is survived by his widow, who was a Miss Harkey, of Baltimore, an adopted son, Frank Phillips, two brothers, Dr. J H. Phillips, of Atlanta and Mr. E. L. Phillips, well known farmer of Spalding County; one sister, Mrs. D. C. Gailiard, of Spalding county.
     Funeral services were held at Fellowship church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Hundreds of relatives and friends were present for a last tribute of respect and the esteem in which he was held was attested by the lovely floral offerings. The impressive services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. R. Woodson, assisted by Dr. I. G. Walker. Interment was in the family lot in the church yard.
  
Phillips, Virgie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Apr 1970
Car-Truck Crash Kills Woman Friday
     A grinding head-on collision between a tractor trailer truck and a light model car early Friday morning at the intersection of State Route 16 West and Shiloh Road left a Butts County woman dead and her daughter seriously injured.
     Believed killed. instantly in the crash was Mrs. Virgie Mae Phillips, 55, widely known Negro resident of Route 3, Jackson, and seriously injured was her daughter, Miss Ruby Lois Phillips, 17, of the same address. Mrs. Phillips was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital shortly after the 6:15 a. m. crash. Her daughter was transferred to Grady Hospital in Atlanta.
     The accident was investigated by the Butts County Sheriff's office and the Georgia State Patrol and occurred when the car driven by Mrs. Phillips in the direction of Jackson was attempting to turn left on Shiloh Road. The large truck, driven by Robert L. Jones of Greensboro and loaded with concrete culverts, struck the Phillips car almost head-on. The truck driver was not injured. Mrs. Phillips 1966 model sedan was demolished with about $300 damage to the truck.
     Mrs. Phillips was an employee or Westbury Medical Care Home and was enroute to work when the fatal crash occurred.
     The death of Mrs. Phillips brought Butts County's 1970 traffic fatality toll to two, occurring only a few weeks after the fatal injury of Anthony V. Lunsford in an accident on Hall's Bridge Road.

Phillips, Washington
  Middle Georgia Argus August 18, 1883
Death of Mr. Washington Phillips.
     It becomes our sad duty to announce the death of Mr. Washington Phillips, an old and esteemed citizen of this county, who has been confined to his bed with rheumatism for the past six months, and of which he had been a sufferer for many years. Mr. Phillips was a true man, a devout christian, and well beloved by all who knew him; and though his sufferings were severe, he bore them with christian fortitude. We extend to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy.
  
Phillips, William
  Middle Georgia Argus November 9, 1891
An old Man Gone
     Mr. William Phillips, an old man living with Mr. Walter Andrews, and brother to Mrs. Andrews, died on Saturday at the advanced age of eighty-four years. His remains were laid to rest at Bethel on Sunday at 1 o'clock p.m. Mr. Phillips was never married.

Phillips, William Henry
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Oct 1961
Wm H. Phillips Dies of Injuries On Corn Picker
    Mr. William Henry Phillips, 57, father of Mrs. Emory Spencer of Jackson, died early Saturday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital as the result of injuries Friday noon when his right arm was caught and severed in a corn picker.
    Mr. Phillips, who resided on Route 1, Brooks, and a Fayette county farmer was working on the B. D. Lee farm at the time of the mishap.
    Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the, Fairview Baptist; Church in Digby with the Rev. James O. Blalock, the Rev. Brady Blalock, and the Rev. R. H. Monkus officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with McDonald Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Susie Phillips; three daughters, Mrs. Earline Cox of Experiment; Mrs. Emory Spencer of Jackson, and Mrs. Myrtle Chambers of Griffin; four sons, Raymand W. Phillips of Digby, Lewis W. Phillips of Senoia, W. Edward Phillips of Experiment, and Henry A. Phillips of Griffin; eight grandchildren.

Phillips, William P.
Jackson Progress-Argus February 9, 1917
Mr. W. P. Phillips Dies in Spalding County
     Many Butts county friends will be sorry to learn of the death of Mr. W. P. Phillips which occurred at the home of his son, Dr. T. J. Phillips, in Spalding county Monday about 12 o'clock. He had been in failing health for the past year or two and death was due to the infirmities of old age.
     Mr. Phillips was a well known citizen of Spalding county, and known to many of the citizens of Butts. He was about 85 years old, and was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian church. He was a veteran of the civil war and was a Mason.
     Surviving Mr. Phillips are three sons, Messrs. E. L. Phillips, of near Griffin, J. H. Phillips of Decatur, and Dr. T. J. Phillips, of Spalding county; one daughter, Mrs. D. C. Gailliard, of Spalding county. His wife, who was a Miss McKibben, preceded him to the grave several years.
     The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Fellowship church, Dr. Yerger, of Barnesville, conducting the services. Interment was in the church yard.

Phillips, Willie L.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1983
     Willie L. Phillips, 75, of Route 2, Halls Bridge Road, died late Wednesday night at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg after an illness of several months.
     A native of Marshall County, Alabama, Mr. Phillips was a retired security guard for Porterdale Mills and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Snead, Ala.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine Cook Phillips; sons, Johnny Phillips of Buchanan, Ga. and Billy Phillips of Gadsden, Ala. ; daughters, Mrs. Joyce Chapman of Tennessee and Mrs. Jean Womack of Gadsden; sisters, Mrs. Geneva Freeman of Boaz, Ala. and Mrs. Cleo Nix of Alatoona, Ala; stepsons Jimmy Rogers of Locust Grove, Keith Rogers of Jackson, and Roy Rogers of Covington; step-daughters, Mrs. Kathy Garland of Locust Grove, Mrs. Dianne Lewis of Jackson; five grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Friday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Maxie Threatt officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     
Phinazee, Alberta Garr
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1971
Mrs. Phinazee Died In Griffin Monday Morning
     Mrs. Alberta Garr Phinazee, 91, of 206 North Mulberry Street, Jackson died at 4:30 o'clock Monday morning, January 25th, in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Phinazee was admitted to the hospital on Sunday and had been a patient at the Living Center of Griffin prior to this time.
     Mrs. Phinazee, was born in Monroe County on August 4, 1879 to Mr. Michael D. Garr of Schley County and Mrs. Jane Smith Carr of Monroe County. She was the widow of Mr. William Harris Phinazee and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Providence Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery in Monroe County with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Phinazee is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Collier W. Helms of Atlanta, Mrs. Fred L. Nichols of Jackson and Miss Ruth Phinazee also of Jackson; a son, Ashley Phinazee of Forsyth; two sisters Mrs. Sam D. Johnson of Griffin, Mrs. Charles S. Wyatt of Payson, Arizona; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Banks Weaver, Pliny Weaver, Dawson Bryant, John L. Coleman, M. L. Powell and Roy Prosser.

Phinazee, Bobby Gus
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Oct 1986
     Bobby Gus Phinazee, 63, of Route 1, Milner, died Sept. 21 at the Veterans Hospital in Decatur.
     The funeral was held Sep! 23 in the chapel of Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home in Griffin with the Revs. David Ash and Rudy Ross officiating. Burial was in the Rock Springs Congregational Methodist Church cemetery in Lamar County.
     Mr. Phinazee was a native of Monroe County and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired textile worker and farmer, and he formerly operated a store near the west Butts community.
    Survivors include his wife, Lessie Phinazee; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Kenneth Bryan of Milner; son, Mark Phinazee of Milner; brother, Boynton Phinazee of Milner; grandchildren, Crystal and Jeremy Bryan, both of Milner; several aunts, nephews, and nieces.
    Pittman - Rawls Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Phinazee, Elizabeth
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 22, 1920
A Forsyth Woman Was Killed By Train Oct. 20.
Central of Georgia train knocked buggy off track.
Forsyth, Ga.
     Miss Elizabeth Phinazee, who lives about three miles from here, was instantly killed Wednesday morning when the buggy in which she was riding was hit by a southbound passenger Central of Georgia train enroute from Atlanta to Macon, at Talmadge Crossing, about five miles south of Forsyth.
     The train struck the buggy, knocking it off the track and instantly killed the driver, but the mule, which had passed the track was unhurt.
     The lady was a cripple, partly paralyzed in her side. It is not known why she attempted to make the crossing when the train was coming.
     She was a woman of about 35 years of age, and the sister of Luther and Prentice Phinazee, who live about three miles from Forsyth.
  
Phinazee, J. G., Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus November 30, 1893
A Horrible Suicide
     Mr. J. G. Phinazee is a prominent citizen, of Monroe county, who lives near High Falls. For some months his wife has shown signs of mental derangement and had made an attempt to take her own life while under the strange hallucination, but on Wednesday she succeeded in accomplishing her design by going into a room by herself, placing paper about her cloths and saturating her apparel with kerosene oil and then setting herself on fire. She was shortly discovered but too late to save her life. She lingered about five hours and died. No cause could be found to induce her to an act so rash. Her remains were brought to Jackson on Tuesday and conveyed to McDonough, her old home, for burial. She was the mother of Messrs. Tom Sutton and Paul Turner of McDonough, who have our sympathies, as well as the husband and other relatives and friends.

Phinazee, James H.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Nov 1966
Jim Phinazee Buried Sunday In Family Plot
     Mr. James H. Phinazee, 66, of Route 4, Griffin, prominent and widely known resident in both Spalding and Butts Counties, died Friday night at 8:30 o'clock at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta where he had been a patient six weeks. Mr. Phinazee had been in declining health for several months.
     A native of Monroe County, he was son of the late William H. Phinazee and Mrs. Mae Jester Phinazee. After the death of his mother, in his early childhood, he was reared by his uncle and aunt, the late Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Huddleston, in Butts County.
     He attended the University of Georgia and for a long number of years was engaged in farming. He was partner in the firm of Phinazee and McKibben Grassing Co. He was a member of the Midway Methodist Church where he served on the official board and was a member of the Griffin Kiwanis Club. Mr. Phinazee was a former member of the Butts County Democratic Executive Committee.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. Ed Kelley, the Rev. Jimmy Pennell and the Rev. David Scoates officiating. Burial was in the Jester-Huddleston-Foster family cemetery in Butts county.
     Mr. Phinazee is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Martin Phinazee, one daughter, Mrs. Thomas M. Freeman of Jackson; one brother, Ashley Phinazee of Forsyth; three sisters, Mrs. Collier Helms of Atlanta, Miss Ruth Phinazee of Jackson and Mrs. Fred Nichols of Young Harris; his step mother, Mrs. W. H. Phinazee of Jackson; two grandchildren, Jimmy Freeman and Lynn Freeman of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     The official board of Midway Methodist Church served as an honorary escort at the funeral.

Phinazee, John Harris
  Middle Georgia Argus July 14, 1883
     Mr. John Harris Phinazee, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe county, and an uncle of Mr. Hiram Huddleson of this place, died on Sunday night, aged eighty-three. Mr. Hiram Phinazee, his brother, died only a short time back, both living to a ripe old age.
  
Phinazee, Jonathan
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 19, 1918
Mr. John Phinazee Dead At Home Near High Falls
     Mr. John Phinazee, 66 years old, passed away at his home in Monroe county, near High Falls, Friday night at 7 o'clock. He had been in declining health for several weeks.
     Though a resident of Monroe county, Mr. Phinazee was well known in Butts county. He was a prominent citizen of his community and belonged to a well known family of this section.
     He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was a Miss Bloodworth, sister of Judge O. H. H. Bloodworth of the state court of appeals, three brothers, Messrs. T. H., R. A., and W. H. Phinazee; and one sister, Mrs. J. A. Farley, all of Monroe county.
     The funeral was held at Providence church, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Miss Moody and interment was in the churchyard.
  
Phinazee, Lillian
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Aug 1994
     Lillian Phinazee of Jackson died Sun., July 31, at her residence.
     Funeral services were held Mon. Aug. 1, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Hughes and Rev: Bill O'Conner officiating. Interment was in the Foster/ Jester/Huddleston Cemetery in west Butts County.
     Mrs. Phinazee was born Nov. 20, 1910 in Butts County, daughter of the late C. H. and Mary Elizabeth Martin Cason. She was the widow of James Harrison Phinazee. She moved to Jackson from Spalding County after her husband's death and lived here the past 14 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Jackson First Baptist Church where she attended the Florence Gresham Sunday school class and the Mary Sessions prayer group Shewaff and former member of the Midway United Methodist Church in Spalding County.
     Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Thomas Freeman of Jackson; sisters-in-law, Ruth Phinazee and Julia Nichols, both of Hiawassee; grandchildren, Lynn F. Thompson of Jackson and Jimmy Freeman of Dunwoody; and five great grandchildren.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Phinazee, Mark Twain
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 12, 1926
Popular School Boy Is Taken By Death.
     Following a two weeks illness, Mark Twain Phinazee, 16 years of age, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Phinazee, at High Falls Monday morning at 6 o'clock. A very large number of friends will be saddened to learn of the passing of this popular school boy.
     Young Phinazee, connected with a prominent family of this section, attended the Jackson high school last year. This fall he enrolled as a student in the Sixth District A. & M. school, Barnesville, and several days ago became ill and was removed to his home. As a student Mr. Phinazee was popular with students and teachers alike and had a large number of friends among all classes.
     Not an active member of any church, still the young man manifested a keen interest in religious work and was a regular attendant at church and Sunday school services. He is survived by his parents, Me. And Mrs. W. H. Phinazee; two brothers, Will and Ashby Phinazee; three sisters, Misses Ruth and Julia Phinazee, of High Falls, and Mrs. Collier Helms of Griffin.
     Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and a large number of is school mates attended as a mark of respect to a bright and promising fellow student. The esteem in which he was held was attested by the lovely floral offerings. Rev. Walter S. Adams, of the First Baptist church of Jackson, conducted the impressive services and interment was in the family lot in Providence church cemetery.
  
Phinazee, William Harris
  Jackson Progress Argus January 14, 1954
W. H. Phinazee Yieid To Death
     William Harris Phinazee, 84, died at his home on North Mulberry St. Monday at 3:30 after a period of feeble health of several months and a critical illness of several days.
     He was one of the county's oldest and best known citizens. Born in Monroe county, son of James G. Phinazee and Mrs. Eliza Stewart Phinazee, he was connected with old families of this section. He spent a long life in Monroe, Lamar and Butts county, and at one time served as a county commissioner in Lamar County, and at one time served as a county commissioner in Lamar county. Retiring from active business, he moved to Jackson twenty years ago. He showed an active interest in political affairs. Mr. Phinazee was the last member of a large and influential middle Georgia family .
     He was a member of Providence Congregational Methodist Church.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Alberta Garr; three sons, Ashley Phinazee of Forsyth; James H, Phinazee of Griffin; W. O. Phinazee of Milner; three daughters, Mrs. C. W. Helms of Atlanta; Miss Ruth Phinazee of Jackson; Mrs. Fred L. Echols of Lawrenceville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the chapel of Peacock & Ball, and Rev. W. M. Black of Dearing officiated. Burial was in the Providence Church cemetery under the direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.
     The pallbearers were J. H. O'Neal, Wilmer Garr, Thomas Freeman, Will Farley, George Head, Ed Cunningham.

Phinazee, William Omar
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Nov 1963
Wm. O. Phinazee Buried Monday at Providence Rites
     Mr. William Omar Phinazee, 60, of Naples, Fla. died early Saturday morning in a Naples Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock from Haisten Chapel in Jackson with the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, officiating. Interment was in Providence Church Cemetery in Monroe County with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Phinazee was a retired farmer. He had made his home in Milner until five years ago when he moved to Naples. He was the son of the late Mr. Will H. Phinazee and Mrs. Phinazee who survives. He was born and reared in Monroe County near High Falls. He was a member of the Providence Congregational Methodist Church in Monroe County.
     Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Will H. Phinazee of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Collier W. Helms of Atlanta; Mrs. Fred Nichols of Young Harris; Miss Ruth Phinazee of Jackson; two brothers, Ashley P. Phinazee of Forsyth and J. H. Phinazee of Griffin.
     Pallbearers were P. H. Weaver, James Payne, Merrell Price, Roy Goff, Banks Weaver and B. Y. Lunceford.

Phinizee, Dave
  Middle Georgia Argus May 27, 1890
     Mr. Dave Phinizee, of Monroe county and brother-in-law to Mr. H. T. Jester of this place, was killed by the cars on the Central road near Forsyth on the 16th inst. He was walking along the track and was struck by an engine killing him instantly.

Phinizee, Hiram
  Middle Georgia Argus January 18, 1883
     Rev. Hiram Phinizee, one of the oldest men in Monroe county, died on the 11th inst. He was a minister of the Methodist church for about 60 years, and had lived on his place where he died for the same term of years. Only five days before his death, he wrote a very touching farewell letter to the people of his county. He was the maternal grand-father of Mr. Hiram Huddleston of our town.
Pickern, John Bennett
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 21, 1946. Rev. J. B. Pickern Passes at Cadwell.
     Cadwell, Ga Funeral services were conducted at the Cadwell church February 13 for the Rev, John Bennet Pickern, a Baptist minister. Rev. Seaborn Wynn of Macon officiated and burial was in the cemetery in Dublin.
     Mr. Pickern was the son of the late Rev. A. B. Pickern and Mrs. Ann Pickern. He came from one of the oldest families in Laurens county. He was married to the former Miss Rheta Bedingfield, who survives him.
     Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Rev. Reviere Pickern of Macon and Henry Pickern of Cadwell; three daughters, Misses Rachel, Nancy and Martha Picken of Cadwell; his mother who lives at Bainbridge; two brother, Rev. Frank Pickern of Georgia and Rev. Ashley B. Pickern of Florida; five sister, Mrs. B. F. Williams Mrs. Homer Lo**ett, Mrs. E. W. Hurt, and Misses Alioce and Mary Pickern.

Pickett, Infant
  The Jackson Argus August 2, 1901
     The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pickett died at Pepperton, Tuesday after a lingering sickness. His remains were carried to Newton county, their former home, for interment. The Argus extends its sympathy to the bereaved.

Pickett, James Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Feb 1966
Paul Pickett Found Dead At Home Tuesday
     Mr. James Paul Pickett, 59, widely known retired country store owner of the Stark community, was discovered dead at his home late Tuesday afternoon by his wife, Mrs. Madge Maddox O'Neal Pickett, upon returning home from work. Death apparently occurred from a heart attack hours earlier.
     Mr. Pickett was born in Newton County, the son of Mr. Emmett E. Pickett and Mrs. Ina Lassister Pickett. He moved to Butts County several years ago where he operated a service station and taxi service before successfully operating his store at Route 1, Jackson, in the Stark
community. Ill health brought retirement several years ago. Mr. Pickett was a member of the Stark Methodist Church and of the Worthville Masonic Lodge.
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from the Stark Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Harp, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Madge Maddox O'Neal Pickett; mother, Mrs. Ina L. Daniel, Augusta; two step-sons, Ed O'Neal of Jackson and Frank O'Neal of Atlanta; two half-sisters, Mrs. Julian Cowan of Decatur and Mrs. W. G. Stanley of Augusta; a half brother, William T. Daniel of Lithonia; three grandchildren.
     Pallbearers will be Jimmy Earnhart, Reginald Bunch, Levi Maddox, Bill Maddox, Bob Lassiter, Tommy Lassiter.

Pickett, Madge Maddox
Jackson Progress Argus 08 May 1991
     Mrs. Madge Maddox Pickett, 83, of 746 E. Nelson Street in Jackson died Monday at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     The funeral was held May 8 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with Dr. Ann Nell Fletcher officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pickett was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Glen and Leila Mason Maddox.
     She was a retired employee of American Mills in Jackson and a member of Stark United Methodist Church. For many years Mrs. Pickett was a loyal member of the Jephtha Chapter #252, Order of the Eastern Star, and served as secretary for several years.
     Survivors include her son, Frank O'Neal of Buford; grandchildren, Susan Jones and Rae O'Neal of Jackson, Juan O'Neal of Atlanta, and Donald O'Neal of Seminole; sisters, Mozelle Jones of Jackson and Bobbie Cawthon of Covington; brothers, Levie, Rebon, Bill and Cecil Maddox, all of Jackson, and Lawrence Maddox of Forest Park; and several nieces and nephews.
     Those desiring may make a contribution, in memory of Mrs. Pickett to Stark United Methodist Church, Route 2, Box 436A, Jackson, OA 30233.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pickett, Thomas P.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 31, 1946.
Pickett, Assistant Forestry Official Claimed by Death.
     Thomas P. Pickett, 36-year-old assistant director of the state parks department, died in an Atlanta hospital Friday night. He had been ill for a year but was on duty at the state capitol until last week
     Mr. Pickett, whose home was in Newnan, was well known in Butts county where he frequently visited the Indian Springs state park on official business. He had been connected with the park department since 1943. He had many friends in the county who regret to learn of his death.

Pickett, James Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Feb 1984
     James Thomas (Jim) Pickett, 82, of 427 Dora St., Griffin died Monday morning at Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
     Mr. Pickett was a retired employee of the Georgia Power Co. and was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Griffin. .
     Survivors include his wife. Mrs. Dovie Parker Pickett; sisters, Mrs. Lois Johnson and Mrs. Beatrice Chapman, both of Snellville; sisters-in-law, Mrs. W. C. Pickett of Decatur and Mrs. Myrtice Kitchens of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev. Tracy Brinson and the Rev. Hartwell Kennedy officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
          
Pierce, B. C.
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 10, 1949.
Father Mrs. Hicks Died Suddenly in Dublin on Monday.
     Jackson friends of Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Hicks sympathize with them in the death Monday morning in Dublin of Mrs. Hicks' father, Mr. B. C. Pierce. His death was unexpected and was attributed to a heart attack.
     Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Parsons of McRae; Mrs. W. G. Hicks of Jackson; Miss Mildred Pierce of Dublin; one son, Jack Siegler, of At Atlanta.
     Interment services were held Tuesday at Alamo, GA.

Pierce, Bruce C., Mrs. (nee Sikes)
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Nov 1972
Mrs. Pierce Buried In Alamo
     Mrs. Bruce C. Pierce, 83, mother of Mrs. Seaborn W. Maddox, Jr., died November 16th in Jackson at the home of her daughter following a period of declining health.
     Born in Alamo on December 3, 1888, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Sikes, both of Alamo, She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, November 18th, at two o'clock from Harris Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Johnson officiating. Interment was in Alamo Cemetery with Harris Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Pierce is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. M. Parsons of McRae, Mrs. W. C. Stinson of Springfield, Va. and Mrs. Seab Maddox of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. H. G. Mauney of Alamo; eight grandchildren one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Pierce, Margaret Harkness
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Mar 1980
Pierce Rites Be Held Today
     Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Harkness Pierce, 39, of Route One, Stockbridge, will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Phillips Drive Baptist in Forest Park. The Rev. Tom Smith will officiate and interment will be in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery in Butts County under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Pierce died Sunday night at Clayton General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Henry County, she was the daughter of the late Steve Harkness of Butts County and Mrs. Daisy Bub Ridgeway Harkness of Butts County, who survives. She was a housewife and a member of the Phillips Drive Baptist Church.
     In addition to her mother, other survivors include a daughter, Miss Terry Elizabeth Pierce, of Stockbridge; two sons, Troy Dale Pierce and James Steve Pierce, both of Stockbridge; a sister, Mrs. Mae Parker of Jackson; Four brothers, John T. Harkness of Jackson, Joe M. Harkness of Waldorf, Md., Samuel Harkness of Newnan and Billy Harkness of Smyrna, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Natasha Pierce of Stockbridge; a daughter-in-law, Trina Pierce of Stockbridge; several nieces and nephews.

Pierce, Mary Elizabeth Kent
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Feb 1978
Services For Mrs. Pierce Held in Griffin
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kent Pierce of Birdie Road in Griffin were held Sunday afternoon at the First Assembly of God Church in Griffin.
     Rev. Thurman Fountain officiated and burial was in the Griffin Memorial Park.
     Mrs. Pierce died last Saturday at Clayton, General Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Griffin Spalding County and was a member of the First Assemblv of God Church. She was also a retired Dundee Mills employee, Mrs. Pierce is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Patsy Harper and Mrs. Joyce Lewis, both .of Griffin; four sons, Richard Pierce, Grady Faye Pierce, Jesse Paul Pierce, all of Griffin and Varion Lee Pierce of Spring City, Tenn.; one brother, Ernest Kent of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Hodge of Ethel, Mass., Mrs. Ruby Pasley of Thomaston and Mrs. Avie Martin of Manchester; 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
     McDonald Chapel was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Pierce, William Henry
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Oct 1988
     William Henry Pierce, 63, of Atlanta died Oct. 14.
     Graveside services were held Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta.
     Mr. Pierce, a native of Macon County, Alabama, was a teacher and administrator in Georgia, including Butts County, and Florida. He was a regional director of Scholastic Magazine in Richmond, Va, and he was a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
     Survivors include four sons, Roger Pierce of Auburn, Ala., Wayne Pierce of Denver, Colo., Frank Pierce of Columbia, Mo., and Paul Pierce of Charleston, S.C.; daughters, Lucy Siddle of Spartanburg, S.C., and Nanci Kincaid of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; eight grandchildren.

Pike, Amy Jean
Jackson Progress Argus 21 May 1970
Graveside Rites Today for Amy Jean Pike
     Graveside services for Amy Jean Pike, 12-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pike, will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev . Wiley Cameron, pastor of the Westside Baptist Church, officiating. Sherrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
     The young girl died Wednesday morning at nine o'clock in the Macon Hospital. In addition to her parents, Wayne Pike and Mrs. Sherrie Watkins Pike, survivors also include her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Watkins and Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Pike; several uncles and aunts.

Pike, Beulah Bell
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Sep 1985
     Beulah Bell Pike, 89, died Friday morning at Westbury Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg after an extended illness.
     Miss Pike was born in Meriwether County, daughter of the late John Thomas Pike and Mary Pike. She was a retired textile industry employee and was a member of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a brother, Robert J. Pike of Jackson; sister, Lula Barnes of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Graveside funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Morgan officiating.
     Pallbearers were Wayne Pike, Douglas R. Pike, Marvin Pike, Bill Barnes, Robert Austin, and Joe Cowart Jr.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement

Pike, Charlie
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jan 1979
Sunday Rites Were Held For Charlie Pike
     Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Pike, 73, of 247 Oakland Circle, Jackson, were conducted Sunday afternoon, January 7, at 3 o'clock, from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck McCracken officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge.
     Mr. Pike died Friday afternoon, January 5, at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg, after an extended illness.
     Born in Meriwether County July 9, 1905, Mr. Pike lived most of his life in Butts County. He was a retired farmer.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nannie Lee Fogarty Pike, of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Mary P. Bunch of Calhoun, Ga. Mrs. Eleanor Jackson of Asheville, N: C., and Mrs. Martha Gunter of Griffin; two sons, Mr. Marvin Pike of Jackson, and Mr. Douglas Pike of Griffin; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Robert Pike of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Barnes, and Miss Beaulah Pike of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Bob Franklin, Wayne Pike, J. L. Hatchett, Jr., Jimmy Hatchett, Larry Hatchett, and Bill Barnes.

Pike, Edward
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Aug 1944
Edward Pike Is War Casualty, Family Advised
Young Soldier Lost Life in Action on New Guinea War Department Said in Message to Parents
     Edward Pike, 23 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Pike of near,
Indian Springs, serving with the United States Army, was killed in action on New Guinea July 15, according to a message received by the family from the War Department.
     Details were not contained in the message and additional information expected later.
     The Pike family moved here from Meriwether county a few years ago and the parents and brother of Edward Pike reside on the farm of Mrs. J. M. Moore between Indian Springs and High Falls. Edward Pike had served overseas several months.
     The young soldier is survived by his parents, both in feeble health; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Pike Bass, and a brother, Jeff Pike.
     
Pike, J. T., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 May 1955
Services Thursday For Mrs. J. T. Pike
     Funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Pike; 73, who died Tuesday evening in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating.
     A native of Meriwether county, Mrs. Pike had resided in Butts county for a number of years. In poor health for the last three years, she had been a patient in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital for about five days until her death on Tuesday.
     She is survived by her husband, J. Pike; three sons, Charles Pike and Robert Pike of Jackson; J. W. Pike; Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. M. O. Barnes, Jackson; Miss Beulah Pike, Jackson, 18 grandchildren.
     The grandsons will serve as pallbearers and interment will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pike, J. W.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1972
J. W. Pike .Buried At Mt. Vernon
     Funeral services for Mr. J. W. Pike of Douglasville were conducted Friday, February 11th, at eleven o'clock from Couch's Riverside Chapel, Douglasville with Rev. James Vernon and Rev. Jack L. Roebuck officiating. Mr. Pike's body was brought to Jackson for services at two o'clock from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with interment in the church yard cemetery with J. Allen Couch & Son in charge.
     Mr. Pike died unexpectedly at his home in Douglasville Wednesday, February 9th. He was the son of the late Mr. John Thomas Pike and Mrs. Mary Liva Pike.
     Survivors of Mr. Pike include two sons, Richard Laverne of Douglasville and Bobby C. Pike; two brothers, Robert J. Pike and Charlie Pike, both of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Barnes of Jackson and Miss Beulah Pike, also of Jackson; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Pike, Jeff
(See Shannon, A. C.)

Pike, John Thomas
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 8, 1955
Last Rites Are Held Recently for J. T. Pike
     Funeral services for John Thomas Pike, 80, were held November 23 at 3 p.m. from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, with the Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating.
     A native of Talbot county who had resided in the Coody district of Butts county for several years, he was a retired farmer whose death came as a result of a long illness.
     Interment was in the Mt. Vernon cemetery under the direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home. Grandsons of the deceased served as pallbearers.
     Survivors include three sons, Robert Pike and Charles Pike of Jackson, and J. W. Pike of Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. M. O. Barnes and Miss Bulah Pike of Jackson and 18 grandchildren.
  
Pike, Robert Jackson
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Aug 1989
     Robert Jackson Pike, 75, of Route 4, Jackson, the Monticello Road, died early Tuesday morning at the Spalding Regional Hospital where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
     The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Pike, a native of Meriwether County, was the son of John Thomas Pike and Marry Liza McGjtiir Pike. He had lived most of his adult life in Butts County, was a Navy veteran of World War II, and was retired from Bibb Manufacturing Go. He was a, member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Fairy Pike; daughters, Linda Lou Cowart of Stockbridge, Linda Carol Holt of Griffin, Sara Ann Austin of Jackson, and Janice Jones of Atlanta; sons, William Wayne Pike of Jackson and Douglas R. Pike of Barnesville; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
     Sherrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pilgrim, Leva
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jun 1991
     Mrs. Leva Pilgrim of Scottdale died Wednesday, June 5.
     The funeral was held Saturday, June 8, at Corinth Baptist Church in Scottdale, with the Revs. Glenn Brand, Robert Boon, Winford Daniel, and Ed Blalock officiating. Burial was in Melwood Cemetery.
     Survivors include her daughters, Opal Spann of Mableton and Christine Marett of Jackson; sons, Olcie Pilgrim of Scottdale and Donald Pilgrim of McDonough; sister, Ethel Mitchell of Scottdale; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
     A. S. Turner & Sons was in charge of arrangements.

Pinckney, Edward H.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Oct 1959
Father of Doctor Pinckney Dies At Charleston
     Friends of Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Pinckney and family sympathize with them in the death of Dr. Pinckney's father, Edward H. Pinckney of Charleston, S. C., which occurred Wednesday, October 7, in a Charleston Hospital.
     Mr. Pinckney was a member of the Charleston County Board of Assessors for 10 years and former owner and operator of the Edward H. Pinckney Real Estate & Insurance Agency. Mr. Pinckney was born in Memphis, Tenn. and attended Porter Military Academy, Clemson College and the University of Florida.
     A 33rd degree mason, he was a life member and past master of Etiwan Lodge and a past grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina.
     A member of the Dalchie Consistory, AASR, he was an honorary member of the Charleston Square and Compass Club, a member of the Agricultural Society, a member of the Society of the Cincinnati of the State of South Carolina, and a communicant of St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal Church.
     Funeral services for the prominent Charleston civic leader were held Thursday at St. Philip's with the Rev. S. Grayson Clary officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.
     Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Harriet Gourdine Pinckney; two daughters, Mrs. Edward H. Green of Memphis, Tenn. and Mrs. Walter M. Brown of Mount Pleasant; four sons, Edward H. Pinckney Jr. and Alfred G. Pinckney, both of Charleston; Robert H. Pinckney of Jackson; and Lucian W. Pinckney of Goodyear, Ariz.; two stepsons, G. Pinckney Darby of Mount Pleasant and Louis G. Darby of Marietta; a brother Arthur T. Pinckney of Charleston; a sister, Mrs. George Griffith of Durham, N. C. and several grandchildren.

Pinckney, Edward H., Sr. Mrs. (nee Gourdin)
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Dec 1980
Pinckney Rites Held Monday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Edward H. Pinckney, Sr. were conducted Monday morning at eleven o'clock at the Saint Phillips Episcopal Church on Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina.
     Mrs. Pinckney died Friday night, Dec. 12th. She was the mother of Dr. Robert H. Pinckney of Jackson.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Confederate Home, 62 Broad Street, Charleston, S. C.
     Mrs. Pinckney was born March 25, 1904, at Eutawville, a daughter of the late Louis Gourdin and Mrs. Camilla G. Gourdin. She was retired from the Pathology Department at the Medical University of South Carolina and was a member of St. Phillip's Episcopal Church. She was a board member of the Confederate Home and the Episcopal Church Home for Women and was a member of the Huguenot Society.
     Surviving are: three sons, G. Pinckney Darby and Alfred G. Pinckney, both of Charleston, and Louis G. Darby of Atlanta; five stepchildren, E. H. Pinckney Jr., Mrs. Harriet P. Brown and Lucien W. Pinckney, all of Charleston, and Mrs. Elizabeth P. Green of Memphis, Tenn., and Robert H. Pinckney of Jackson, Ga.

Pinnell, Effie Waldrep
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jan 1970
Mrs. Pinnell Passes After Long Illness
     Mrs. Effie Waldrep Pinnell, 88, widow of the late Mr. Weyman C. Pinnell, died at the Sylvan Grove Hospital Saturday afternoon following a long period of declining health. She resided at 155 Lyons Street.
     Born February 17, 1881 in Jasper County, Mrs. Pinnell was the daughter of the late Mr. John Waldrep and Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler Waldrep.
     She had lived in Jackson since 1921 and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Her husband for a long number of years was manager of the Jackson Ice Corporation plant.
     Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Pinnell is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Fletcher of Jackson; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Dennis Connell, Horace Fletcher, Jr., Oscar Waldrep, L. S. Waldrep, Lamar Waldrep, Marlin Waldrep.

Pinnell, Leslie S.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Apr 1965
L. S. Pinnell Died Friday at Pompano Beach
     Friends and relatives of Leslie Pinnell, 54, or 170 N. E. 35th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida were saddened to hear of his death which occurred April 2nd at North District Hospital, Pompano Beach.
     Mr. Pinnell, a former resident of Jackson, moved with his family to Florida eighteen years ago. He had been forced to retire due to ill health.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Lee Pinnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Lee, also former residents of Jackson; two sons, Davis Pinnell and Lee Pinnell; one daughter, Mrs. David Anslow, all of Pompano; six grandchildren; mother, Mrs. W. C. Pinnell and one sister, Mrs. Robert B. Fletcher, both of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Monday, April 5th, at two o'clock from the North Pompano Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with interment in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Pinnell, Weymon Clifford
  Jackson Progress-Argus, October 24, 1946. W. C. Pinnell, 67, Claimed by Death.
     W. C. Pinnell, 67, resident of Butts county since 1921 and for 20 years manager of the Jackson Ice Corporation, died at his home Sunday night of a sudden illness. In failing health for several months, he retired about 8 o'clock and when the family heard a noise in his room found that he had expired.
     Born in Jasper county, May 23, 1879, he was a son of J. O. and Sarah Stone Pinnell. He moved to Butts county 25 years ago and in September, 1925, became manger of the Jackson Ice Corporation. He filled that post with satisfaction and ability until ill health forced his retirement a year or two ago. His tact and kindness won friends for the business and he was held in high esteem by the officers and patrons.
     Member of the Baptist church and a mason, Mr. Pinnell was a former member of the Jackson Kiwanis club.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Effie Waldrop of Jasper county; a daughter, Mrs. R. B. Fletcher, and son Leslie Pinnell of Pompano, Fla., two brothers and five grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church at 2:30 and Rev. Gaither Briggs, pastor, officiated. Masons had charge of the service at the grave. Pallbearers were Roy Prosser, Pliny Weaver, W. G. Smith, Byrd O'Neal, R. P. Newton and Marvin Pope.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.

Pinson, Frances Biles
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1992
     Mrs. Frances Biles Pinson,76, of Route 1, Jackson, died Friday at Henry General
Hospital in Stockbridge.
     Funeral services were Monday, March 16, at Towaliga Baptist Church, with the Rev. Asa Mangham officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Pinson was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Sherrod and Clara Ezell Biles. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta .
     She was a retired lab technician of the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta.
     During World War II, she served in the Women's Army Corps.
     Survivors include her sons, John Pinson of Morrow and George Pinson of Conley; sisters, Nellie Kinard and Sara Mangham, both of Jackson; Jewell Biles of Boston, Mass., and Pauline Gardner of Zebulon; several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements

Pippin, Clarence Leonard
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Jun 1944
Leonard Pippin Young Sailor, Lost in Action
Son of Mrs. Pearl Pippin of Pepperton Was Serving on Mine Sweeper at the Time of His Death
     Mrs. Pearl Pippin of Pepperton has been notified by the Navy Department of the loss by drowning of her son Clarence Leonard Pippin, United States Navy. The date was listed as May 24.
     At the time of death Seaman Pippin was serving on a mine sweeper. He was serving with the Atlantic squadron. The nature of the accident that claimed this sailor was not disclosed in the official communication and other details are lacking. At the time of notice the body had not been recovered.
     Mr. Pippin, 26 years old, enlisted in the Navy June 8, 1942 and had seen active service.
     He was a brother of Seaman Weldon Willard Pippin, killed in a fall on his ship, the USS Enterprise, at San Diego, Calif., June 18, 1940.
     Two brothers, W. G. Pippin, now home on furlough, and Herbert Pippin are both serving in the US Navy
     Born at Gray, Jones county, Seaman Pippin had been a. resident of Butts county several years before enlisting in the armed forces.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Jackie Mask; his mother; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Crane and Miss Louise Pippin, and his two brothers, W. G. and Herbert Pippin, US Navy.
     Friends extend sincere sympathy to the family in their bereavement.

Pippin, Dorothy Louise Wilder
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Dec 1994
     Dorothy Louise Wilder Pippin of Warner Robins died Monday, Dec. 26, at Coliseum Hospital in Macon.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 28, in Sherrell Memorial Chapel. Interment was in Locust Grove City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pippin was born Aug. 24, 1930 in Butts County, daughter of the late A. G. Wilder and Zella Jane Hobbs Wilder. She was retired from Civil Service and was a Baptist.
     Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, James and Joyce Pippin of Warner Robins; brother and sister-in-law, Barney and Florence Wilder of Jackson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     Sherrell, Wilson, Maugham Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pippin, Pearl V.
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Dec 1973
Mrs. Pippin Died Dec. 12
     Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl V. Pippin, 84, were held Friday, December 14th, at Enon Baptist Church with burial at Caney Creek Cemetery in Jones County.
     Mrs. Pippin died Wednesday, December 12th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Griffin, Monticello, following a long illness.
     Mrs. Pippin is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Crane of Round Oak and Mrs. Louise Comer of Gray; two sons, Herbert Pippin of Wayside and W. G. Pippin of Charleston, S. C.; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Pippin, Walter Clay
Jackson Progress-Argus 3 Apr 1936
Mr. Walter Pippin Passes In Griffin
     Mr. Walter Clay Pippin, age 46, resident of Pepperton, died in a Griffin hospital Sunday night. He had been taken there for treatment a week before.
     Coming here from Jones county, Mr. Pippin had resided at Pepperton for several years. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Pearl Griffin of Jasper county; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Crane and Miss Louise Pippin, of Jackson; four sons, Walter, Leonard, Weldon and W. G. Pippin, of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Susan Mann, of Round Oak, Ga.; three brothers, D. A . R. and Homer Pippin, of Round Oak and Spivey Pippin, of Coosa, Texas.
     Funeral services were held at the Pepperton church Monday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. G. O. Fuller officiating. Interment was in Caney Creek cemetery in Jones county.

Pippin, Weldon Willard
Jackson Progress-Argus Jun 27, 1940
Funeral Services for Sailor Held Here Wednesday
     Funeral services for Weldon Willard Pippin, 20 years of age, second class seaman on the United States Steamship Enterprise, who died at North Island, San Diego, Calif., June 18, were held at the Pepperton church Wednesday morning. Burial followed in Caney Creek Primitive Baptist church cemetery in Jones county, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pippin, son of Mrs,. W. G. Pippin and the late Mr. Pippin, who died March 30, 1936, lived at Pepperton several years before enlisting in the United States Navy a year ago. He recently visited his relatives here while on furlough. He was born at Round Oak, Ga., September 26, 1919. While a resident of this community he was recognized as an industrious citizen who was prompt in meeting all obligations and had many friends.
     Death resulted from injuries suffered in a fall from the U. S. S. Enterprise.
     Surviving are his mother and several brothers and sisters.

Pittman, Anderson Eugene
Jackson Progress Argus , December 14, 1950
A. E. Pittman Taken by Death
     Anderson Eugene Pittman, 50, native of Butts county but a resident of West Pam Beach, Fla. for several years, died in a Miami convalescent home Friday afternoon after a long illness.
     Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pittman who lived at Pittman's Ferry on the Ocmulgee river, Mr. Pittman left here several years ago to engage in business in Florida. He operated the Pittman Wholesale Candy Company. He was a member of Harmonia Lodge No. 138 F&AM, and the Lake Worth consistory, Scottish Rite Masons.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Launa C. Pittman; two daughters, Mrs. John T. O'Donnell, Edgewater, Md. and Miss Kay Pittman of West Palm Beach; a son, Charles Williams Pittman of West Palm Beach; two brothers, E. L. Pittman, West Palm Beach and J. T. Pittman, Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. W. R. Bankston of Jackson and three grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. and the Rev H. Stuart Austin of the Northwood Methodist church and Dr. R. Kelly White, First Baptist church pastor, officiated. Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery.

Pittman, Bessie Sanders
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Oct 1975
Mother Mrs. Pruitt Died In Columbus
     Mrs. Bessie Sanders Pittman, 87, of Mauck, mother of Mrs. Paul (Sarah) Pruitt of Jackson, died Saturday night in St. Frances Hospital in Columbus following an illness of eight months.
     Mrs. Pittman had lived in Mauck for some 40 years and was a member of the Mauck Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, October 13th, from the Mauck Methodist Church with tile Rev. Bacher officiating. Interment was in Bloodworth Cemetery with Edwards Funeral Home of Butler in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Pittman is survived by seven children, among whom is her daughter, Mrs. Sarah P. Pruitt of Jackson.
     Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Daniel. Jr. and Mike Allen attended funeral services in Mauck Monday for Mrs. Pittman.
Pittman, Charles Augustus
The Jackson Progress-Argus July 27, 1923
Mr. C. A. Pitman Robbed And Killed Friday Night.
Six negroes are held for crime.
Body recovered from Ocmulgee River early Saturday morning. Called to store and then slain.
     Mr. C. A. Pittman, one of the most prominent citizens of Butts county, was called to his store Friday night, robbed, murdered and his body thrown in the Ocmulgee river.
     Six negroes, Wallace McDowell, Evans McDowell, Lee Roberts, Jim Goolsby, Tom Thomason and Flem Lynch, are held in the Atlanta tower for investigation by the grand jury. Evans McDowell, a son of Wallace McDowell, is said to have confessed to officers that he threw the body in the river. He implicated Thom Thomason as the negro who did the actual killing.
     The crime, a most brutal and shocking one, was detected early Saturday morning when members of Mr. Pittman's family went to summon him to breakfast. Failing to respond to the farm bell, members of the family went to the house where he slept. There blood stains were found and officers and neighbors were then summoned.
     The blood stains led all the way to the river and then onto the ferry. The body was recovered with hooks at the side of the ferry on the Butts county side of the stream.
     An axe was the instrument used to murder Mr. Pittman. His head was crushed in and one ear almost severed. He was also stabbed in the throat and chest several times with a knife.
     The first clue was obtained when a ledger was found open opposite the name McDowell. The account of the McDowell negroes had also been added up on a blank check and the amount on the ledger and the memorandum corresponded.
     At Wallace McDowell's house a pair of overalls with blood stains were found. The overalls were said to have been washed during the night, but not all the blood had been removed.
     Wallace McDowell, Lee Roberts and Jim Goolsby were arrested and placed in jail. Later Evans McDowell was captured and made a confession to officers, it is said. In this confession he implicated Tom Thomason who was arrested. All the negroes were carried to the Atlanta tower for safe keeping.
     On Monday Flem Lynch, a brother-in-law of Evans McDowell, was arrested. Three packages of money were found in his house. Lynch was likewise taken to the Atlanta tower.
     According to a statement made here Tuesday, officers obtained a full and complete confession from Evans McDowell Monday night. He is said to have acknowledged the crime and taken the full responsibility on himself.
     A speedy trial will be given the negroes charged with this murder, according to court officials. Superior court convened Monday and it was expected the grand jury would investigate the crime during the week-end and the trial will probably be held next week.
     Robbery was the motive for the crime. Mr. Pittman is known to have kept a considerable amount of money oh hand, and the party or parties rowed across the river in a boat, called Mr. Pittman to the store on the pretext of paying a bill and while he was looking up the account struck him down with an axe. He body was then carried and dragged to the river and thrown off the ferry into the water. Return to the Jasper county side was made by boat, which was tied to the bank.
     The amount of money obtained is not known, though it is believed to have been a considerable sum. The pistol and keys of Mr. Pittman were also missing and have not been recovered, it was stated.
     The crime, shocking in its cowardly brutality, aroused intense excitement throughout this section. In working to find the guilty parties, officers of Butts county have had the utmost co-operation from Jasper county citizens and officers. County Policeman Bob Oxford, Mr. Jim Burney and other officers and citizens of Jasper have been untiring in their efforts to unravel the murder and to apprehend and have punished the guilty parties.
     Mr. Pittman, victim of this robbery and murder, was one of Butts county's best known citizens. He was widely known both in Butts and Jasper counties and had operated Pittman's Ferry for a long number of years. He was successful as a farmer, merchant, and owner of the ferry. With the exception of a few years spent in Atlanta, he had been a life long resident of Butts county.
     Mr. Pittman was 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Eugene Fretwell before her marriage; one daughter, Mrs. C. A. Bankston; five sons, Mr. J. T. Pittman, of Covington, Messrs. E. L. and DeWitt Pittman, of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mr. A. E. Pittman, of Wilmington, N. C., and Mr. Charlie Marks Pittman, of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. W. E. Cantrill, of Atlanta, and a brother, Mr. Joe Pittman, of Florida.
     Funeral services were held at Moore's Chapel Monday morning at 11 o'clock and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Numerous and beautiful floral offerings attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. Rev. Henry H. Jones conducted the impressive service, and the pallbearers were Messrs. J. K. Sitton, J. S. Jackson, W. H. Redding, C. A. Nabors, C. D. Lee, and Walter Norsworthy. A quartette composed of Mrs. W. W. Jamerson, Mrs. Hamilton, Messrs. R. P. Sasnett and Avon Gaston, rendered the music. Interment was in the church yard.

Pittman, Charles Marks
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 11, 1926
Mr. C. M. Pittman Called By Death.
     A host of friends here was shocked to learn of the death of Mr. Charlie Pittman, 31 years of age, which occurred in a hospital at West Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday night. He became ill on June 3, and was carried to a hospital for treatment. He had been in ill health for the past two years and suffered from a heart affection and acute indigestion.
     Mr. Pittman was born and reared in Butts county and was a son of the late Mr. C. A. Pittman and Mrs. Pittman and was connected with a family long prominent in the progress and development of the county. He attended the public schools here and was connected with the Central Georgia Power Company for a number of years. He had been with his brothers in West Palm Beach for the past several months. Mr. Pittman was well known and held in general high esteem, and his sudden passing brings deep sorrow to relatives and a wide circle of friends. He was a Mason and a member of Moor's Chapel Baptist church. Surviving Mr. Pittman are his mother, Mrs. C. A. Pittman of Pittman's Ferry; four brothers, Mr. J. T. Pittman, of Covington, Messrs. E. L. Pittman, D. S. Pittman, and A. E. Pittman of West Palm Beach, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. W. H. Bankston, of West Palm Beach.
     The body was brought to Jackson Wednesday morning and funeral services were held at 4 o'clock at Moor's Chapel, with Rev. W. S. Adams of Jackson, officiating. The love and esteem of relatives and friends were attested in the lovely floral offerings. Interment was in the family lot at Moor's Chapel cemetery.
 
The Jackson Progress-Argus June 11, 1926
     Mr. J. T. Pittman, of Covington, Messrs. E. L. Pittman, D. S. Pittman, Mrs. W. R. Bankston and L. E. Pittman, of West Palm Beach, Fla., were summoned here this week on account of the death of their brother, Mr. C. M. Pittman, which occurred Monday night in West Palm Beach.

Pittman, Dewitt S.
Jackson Progress-Argus 8 Nov 1935
Mr. Dewitt Pittman Is Taken by Death
     Butts county relatives and friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. DeWitt Pittman, former resident of this county, which occurred Wednesday morning at a hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. Pittman had suffered from a heart ailment for several weeks and was admitted to the St. Petersburg hospital only a few days ago.
     Mr. Pittman, who was 42 years of age, was born and reared in Butts county, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pittman of Pittman's Ferry, among Butts county's esteemed citizens. He had been a resident of West Palm Beach since about 1923, being a successful business man of that Florida city. He was a member of the Baptist church and had a wide circle of friends in his adopted home.
     The body was removed to his home at West Palm Beach where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon.
     Surviving Mr. Pittman are his wife rnd two daughters; three brothers, Mr. Joe Taylor Pittman, of Covington; Messrs. Ernest and Anderson Pittman, of West Palm Beach; a sister, Mrs. Willie Ruth Bankston, of Jackson.

Pittman, Edgar
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Apr 1985
Drowning victim's body recovered
     According to Butts County Sheriff Billy Leverette, the body of Edgar Pittman who had been missing since April 11, was found Thursday at 11 a.m. in Jackson Lake
     Pittman, who lived in the Tussahaw Point area of the lake was last seen the night of April 11 when he left his dock in an outboard motorboat. Leverette said. The boat was found April 12 about a half-mile from the dock.
     Leverette said Pittman's body was recovered in the main body of the lake. about 300 yards from the area where the boat was drifting.
     According to the sheriff, the cause of death has been ruled accidental drowning.

Jackson Progress Argus 24 Apr 1985
     Edgar Lee Pittman, 53, of Route 2, Jackson, died April 18.
     Mr. Pittman, a native of Lumberton, N.C., was a retired line foreman for General Motors. He had lived in Butts County since December 1984.
     Survivors include his wife, Louise Skelton Pittman; sons, Barry T. Pittman of Pleasant Grove, Texas, and Pvt. Kenneth C. Pittman of Seoul, Korea; stepdaughter, Cindy Reagan of Forest Park; mother, Connie Pittman of Lumberton, N.C.; brothers, Jim Pittman of Woodstock, O'Neal Pittman of Tampa, Fla., and J. C. Pittman of Fayetteville, N.C.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the White Columns Chapel of Gene Davis Funeral Home in Mableton. Burial was in the Floyd Memory Gardens in Rome.

Pittman, Ezra Morrison Roper
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Oct 1980
Pittman Rites Held Friday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Ezra Morrison Roper Pittman, 91, formerly of 207 W. Third Street, Jackson were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the graveside in the Jackson City Cemetery with the Rev. Don Folsom officiating.
     Mrs. Pittman died Friday evening, Oct. 10th, at the Monroe County Hospital following a lengthy illness. She had been a patient at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County for several years.
     She was the daughter of the late Ezra Morrison and the late Eulalia Gibbs Morrison. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and was a former member of the Jackson Garden Club.
     Mrs. Pittman was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a Gold Star Mother. She was an accomplished musician and taught piano in Jackson in her earlier years.
     Survivors include her husband, Mr. Joe T. Pittman of Jackson; one niece, Mrs. Florence M. Benton of Monticello; two nephews, Mr. E. M. McCord of Jackson and Mr. Willis Morrison, Jr. of Daytona Beach, Fla.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pittman, Frank S.
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 4, 1946. Frank S. Pittman, Griffin Leader, Taken by Death.
     Friends here where he was well known regret to know of the death of Frank S. Pittman, Griffin businessman and funeral director, which occurred at his home Saturday morning. He was 59 years of age and was a former member of Alexius Commandery of Knights Templar here and was active in civic, religious and fraternal circles.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church in Griffin.

Pittman, Grady Eari
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Sep 1989
     Grady Eari Pittman, 68, of Route 2, Jackson Lake Inn Road, died early Saturday morning at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Elders Fred Hall and Thomas Young officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mr. Pittman was born in Fulton County, son of Stephen Earl Pittman and Eva Frances Sanders Pittman. He was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War II when he served in the Army, and was a member of the Mormon Church.
     Survivors include two sons, Tommy Lee and Walter Earl Pittman, both of Plant City, Fla.; granddaughter, Kimberly Pittman; brothers, Harry L. Pittman of Lakeland, Fla., Warren H. Pittman Sr. of Jackson, James R. Pittman Sr. of Tampa, Fla., Marvin H. Pittman of Doraville, and Richard C. Pittman Sr. of Locust Grove; sisters, Nellie Marie Jones of Morrow, Gladys Howell of Forest Park, and S. Joanne Brown of Stockbridge; several nephews and nieces.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pittman, Henry Wooten
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 8, 1962
H. W. Pittman Dies in Decatur
     Funeral services for Henry Wooten Pittman, 86, former Macon Alderman and former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Indian Springs Camp Ground Association were held March 3rd at the First Methodist Church in Decatur with Bishop Arthur J. Moore and Rev. Frank Crawley officiating.
     Mr. Pittman died Thursday night in Decatur only five days after the death of his wife. He was a retired vice-president of the Bibb Manufacturing Company and served as a Macon Alderman under five mayors. He and Mrs. Pittman were both active and generous in their support of the Indian Springs Camp Ground. Jackson and Butts county friends regret to learn of their passing.
          
     
Pittman, Joannah Eugenia Fretwell
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 9, 1928
Mrs. C. A. Pittman Summoned By Death.
     Following an illness of several months duration, Mrs. C. A. Pittman. 64 years of age, one of Butts county's most beloved women, died in Covington Thursday afternoon, March 1. She became ill several months ago and for some time had been making her home in Covington. Her condition had been critical for several weeks and her death was not unexpected.
     Mrs. Pittman, widow of the late Mr. Charles A. Pittman, was born and reared in Butts county and previous to her marriage was Miss Eugenia Fretwell, member of a pioneer family of the county. After her husband's death, she showed her business ability by conducting a public ferry across the Okmulgee River, known as Pitman's Ferry, and also operated a large dairy farm. She was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Pittman had long been a member of the Baptist church and showed much interest in church and religious activities.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Willie Ruth Bankston, and four sons, Mr. J. T. Pittman, of Covington, Messrs. E. L., D. S. and A. E. Pittman, all of West Palm Beach, Fla.
     Funeral services were held at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, of which she was a member, Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. W. S. Adams conducted the services and attesting the esteem and love of relatives and friends were the lovely floral offerings. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. T. Buttrill, J. K. Sitton, Newt Saunders, J. O. Cole, M. J. Freeman, J. M. Nutt. Interment was in the churchyard.

Pittman, John Anderson
  Butts County Progress August 27, 1909
Sudden Death Came To Citizen Saturday.
     Suddenly and without warning death came to Mr. J. A. Pittman one of the county's most prominent citizens, Saturday night at 8 o'clock at his home a few miles from Jackson. While sitting in a chair he was seized with what was supposed to have been an attack of heart failure, and fell to the floor dead.
     Mr. Pittman, who was about 55 years of age was well and favorably known throughout the county where he loved all his life. Some time ago he made his home in Jackson but later moved back to his farm.
     Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Mr. Ralph Pittman, one daughter, Miss Nettie Rae Pittman, two brothers, Messrs. Joe and Charlie Pittman.
     The funeral was held at Moor's Chapel Sunday at 3 o'clock. The Rev. J. P. Lee conducted the services. The funeral was largely attended.

Pittman, Joseph Taylor
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jan 1982
     Joseph Taylor Pittman, 95, of 207 West Third Street in Jackson, died Sunday night at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg after several years of declining health.
     Mr. Pittman was born December 29, 1886 in Butts County, son of the late Mr. Charles A. and Mrs. Eugenia Fretwell Pittman. He was one of the owners of the Weaver-Pittman Motor Company in Covington for many years.
     Mr. Pittman was a mason and was a member of the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta. He was also a member of the Brookhaven United Methodist Church in Brookhaven, Ga.
     Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Gene Duke of Covington and Mrs. Emma Blount of LaGrange; one son, Lt. Commander Robert Pittman of Atlanta; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 P.M. from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiating. Burial was in the Covington City Cemetery.

Pittman, Malcolm B., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1972
Heart Attack Claims Brother of Mrs. Pruitt
     Mr. Malcolm B. Pittman, Jr., 46, of Mauck, Georgia,. brother of Mrs. Paul Pruitt of Jackson, died Tuesday evening, April 25th, in a Columbus hospital following a heart attack.
     Funeral services were held at Mauck Baptist Church Thursday afternoon, April 27th, with interment in a local cemetery.
     Mr. Pittman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gaynelle Pittman; one daughter, Donna Pittman; one son, Wayne Pittman, all of Mauck; mother, Mrs. M. B. Pittman of Mauck; six sisters including Mrs. Paul Pruitt of Jackson; one brother.

Pittman, Mary L. McCord
Jackson Progress Argus Mar 20 1931
Death Summons Comes to Mrs. Mary Pittman
     Following a several days' illness, Mrs. Mary Pittman, 65 years of age, one of Jackson's most prominent and beloved women, passed away at her home on College street Saturday morning at 6:45. She had been critically ill for several days and suffered from a complication of diseases. Her death brings sincere sorrow to a wide circle of friends.
     Mrs. Pittman was born and reared in Monroe county, having been a daughter of the late Mr. Jim McCord and Orrie Bowden McCord, prominent residents of this section. Following her marriage to the late Mr. John Pittman, one of Butts county's best known farmers, she had made her home here and had resided in Jackson for many years. She possessed a bright and sunny disposition and made friends easily and was held in the highest regard by all who knew her. Mrs. Pittman was a loyal member of the Jackson Methodist church and took an active interest in religious affairs.
     Surviving Mrs. Pittman are two children, Miss Nettie Rae Pittman, manager of the insurance department of the Jackson National Bank, and Mr. Ralph Pittman, of New Orleans, La.; three sisters, Mrs J. W. Epley and Mrs. Lena Folds, of St. Augustine, Fla.; Mrs. Eola McMillan, of McRae; one brother, Mr. E. E. McCord, of Oxford, Ala.
     Funeral services, attended by a host of relatives and friends, were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. T. H. Williams, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Thomas M. Callaway, of the Baptist church, officiating. The lovely floral offerings sent by relatives, friends and organizations attested the love and esteem in which the deceased was held. The pallbearers were Messrs. Hugh Mallet, J. T. Pittman, George Mallet, A. T. Buttrill, C. D. Moore and R. J. Carmichael. Interment was in the Pittman cemetery near Moore's Chapel.

Pittman, Nettie Rae
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Aug 1959
Miss Nettie Rae Pittman Died Sunday Morning
     Miss Nettie Rae Pittman, 72, widely known and greatly beloved Jackson business woman, died early Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. O'Neal Sr. on East College Drive, following a long period of enfeebled health.
     Born in Monroe, county, she was the daughter of John Pittman and Mrs. Mary McCord Pittman, prominent and esteemed residents of that county.
     She began her business career as a clerk in the office of the late S. J. Foster, clerk of Butts Superior Court, and after several years was employed by Jackson National Bank as a teller and head of the Insurance Department. She was with the bank 36 years where she became known to most residents of the county. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. Lamar Watkins, pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church, and the Rev. S. L. Waterhouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include one nephew, Ralph Pittman Jr. of Louisiana; aunt, Mrs. Lena Folds of St. Augustine, Fla., cousins, J. T. Pittman, Jackson; Mrs. W. R. Bankston of Jackson; A. D. Pittman of West Palm Beach, Fla.
     Pallbearers were J. L. (Bill) Garr, P. H. Weaver, J. D. Patrick, Bill Sasser, Lou Moelchert, and Roy Goff.

Pittman, Willie Carl
The Jackson Argus November 8, 1894
In Memoriam
     Willie Carl, son of Charles A. and Eugenia Pittman, was born July 26, 1888, and went to live with the angels, Nov. 3rd 1894.
     Carl was truly a bright lovely boy, and now that God has called him home, we can see so many fine traits of character that he possessed that were unnoticed before he left us. He was ever ready and faithful to do little acts of service for his devoted parents, and always the untiring friend of his little brothers in their childish needs and wants, giving them patient attention worthy of an older head.
     If the loving care of a fond father patient Christian mother, and relatives and friends could avail aught, precious Carl would be with us today. But God was wiser and willed it otherwise.
     Dear sorrowing friends let us not forget how wonderfully good God is, to save your precious darling so many earthly trials and suffering that years bring to all.
     One day those of us who are faithful to the end, will see and feel and know God's merciful love in what now seems a crushing sorrow.
A Friend.

Pitts, Doris
Jackson Progress Argus 17 May 1995
     Doris Pitts of Griffin died Wednesday, May 10, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 11, in the chapel of Haisten Woodlawn Funeral Home in Griffin with Rev. David Watson officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Doris Pitts was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marcus McFall.
     She retired after 30 years from Dundee Mills and was a member of Calvary Assembly of God.
     Survivors include daughters, Judy Farr and June Woolwine, both of Griffin; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Carlene Cook, and Jerry and Bobbie Pitts, all of Griffin; grandchildren , Dawn Cook, Richard Cook, Angique Perkins, Jack Cook, Tenille Cook, Jenifer Pitts, Jeremy Pitts, Glenn Farr, Perry Farr, Amanda Farr and Kevin Pitts, all of Griffin; niece, Barbara Duke of Jackson; nephews Allen Byars of Jackson and Wayne Byars of Texas; cousins, Edith Lummus and Fannie Keeny of Jackson; brother-in-law, Julius Batchelor of Jackson; and four great grandchildren,
     Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Pitts, James Roscoe
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Dec 1978
Sunday Rites Were Held For James Pitts
     Funeral services for Mr. James Roscoe Pitts, age 70, of 5 Seventh Street, East Jackson, were conducted' Sunday afternoon, December 3rd, at two o'clock, from the Second Baptist Church in Jackson, with Rev. Jimmy Leverette and Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in the Newnan City Cemetery, Newnan, Ga., with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge.
     Born in Cowetta County July 6, 1908, he was the son of the late William C. Pitts and the late Odessa Bryant Pitts. Mr. Pitts was retired from Avondale Mills and was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Broome Pitts; two sons, Mr. Haygood Pitts of Jackson, and Mr. Durwood Pitts of Newnan; one daughter, Mrs. Janet Tucker of Newnan; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Slaten of Newnan; two brothers, Mr. Hubert Pitts of Savannah, and Mr. Curtis Pitts of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were A. G. Cook, Willie Avery Cook, Pete Cook, Marion Parker, Wayne Byars, and Randall King.

Pitts, Jessie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Dec 1970
Mother Jackson Pastor Died In Tennessee
     Mrs. Jessie Mae Pitts Route 2 Tullahoma, Tennesse died Wednesday, November 25th, at the Coffee County Hospital after a long illness. She was 73 years old.
     Services were conducted Saturday, November 28th, at the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with the Rev. Cecil Spry, pastor of Bible Missionary Church, officiating. Burial was in Bethany Cemetery.
     A native of Warren County, Mrs. Pitts was the widow of George E. Pitts Sr., a Coffee County farmer, and long time Magistrate of this county. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
     Survivors include three sons W. Pitts of Tullahoma; George Pitts Jr. of Manchester and Evangelist Grady Pitts of Jackson, Georgia; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Harris, Mrs. Martha Ferrell and Mrs. John Brown, all of Tullahoma; two brothers, David Ogles of Columbia, Tennessee and Jim Ogles of McMinnville, Tennessee; a sister, Mrs. Lourine Kray of Columbia; 17 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Pitts, Lisa Rebecca Dorton
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Jul 1965
Mrs. Lisa Pitts Dies in Griffin
     Mrs. Lisa Rebecca Dorton Pitts of 56 Fifth Street, Griffin, widow of Emmett Lee Pitts who passed away in February, died Tuesday morning in a private hospital.
     Mrs. Pitts was born in Butts County and had lived in Griffin for 65 years. She was employed by Dundee Mills for 40 years before she retired. She was a member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from McDonald Chapel with the Rev. W. S. Kelley officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Autry Moore and Mrs. Gene Harper, both of Griffin; three sons, Ophir E. Pitts of Barnesville, Jack D. Pitts of Jackson, and J. Franklin Pitts of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. Lena Collier, and brother, Mack Dorton, both of Griffin; 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Pitts, Lottie Curtis Alford
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Sep 1984
     Mrs. Curtis Alford Pitts, 86, of Indian Springs died Sunday night at the Newton County Hospital in Covington.
     Mrs. Pitts was born in Fayette County, daughter of the late Birdus Alford Sr. and Alice Cox Alford. She and her late husband, W. M. Gay Pitts, owned and operated Pitts Casino and Skating Rink at Indian Springs for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Covington.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank Miller of Jackson and Mrs. Frank McMichael of Indian Springs; brothers, Birdus Alford Jr. and Thelma Alford, both of Newnan; grandchildren, Butch Miller of Jackson, Kathy Miller of Atlanta, Ted McMichael of Forsyth, and Gay McMichael of Macon; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Graveside funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Covington city cemetery with the Rev. Larry Duke and the Rev. A.L. Price officiating
     Sherrell Funeral Horne was in charge of arrangements.

Pitts, William Gay
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Feb 1976
Gay Pitts, 74, Is Victim Of Heart Attack
     Death claimed William Gay Pitts, 74, of Indian Springs, early Wednesday morning, January 28, while he was a patient at Coliseum Park Hospital in Macon.
     He had been admitted to the hospital a few days earlier for observation and tests and was scheduled to come home on Wednesday, until stricken by what apparently was a massive heart attack,
     For a number of years, Mr. Pitts and his wife had owned and operated the popular Pitts Casino and Skating Rink at Indian Springs. He was a member of the Newborn, Georgia United Methodist Church, a Mason and a Shriner.
     Born December 23, 1901, in Newborn, Georgia, he was the son of the late Dr. J. T. Pitts and Mrs. Mary Gay Pitts who, at age 97, survives and is presently at a nursing home in Monroe County.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Curtis Alford Pitts, Indian Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Miller of Jackson and Mrs. Frank McMichael of Indian Springs; mother, Mrs. Mary Gay Pitts of Monroe County; two brothers, J. E. Pitts of Remis Washington, and Garland Pitts of Rosmont, Oregon; four grandchildren, Butch Miller and Kathy Miller, both of Jackson; Ted McMichael and Gay McMichael, both of Indian Springs; three great grand children; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted from the graveside in Covington City Cemetery on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock with the Rev. Ray Dunahoo, a former pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, officiating.
     Pallbearers were Pat Franklin, Jimmy Cornell, Louis Taylor, Billy Presley, Willie Avery Cook, Barney Wilder, Billy Leverette, and Kyle McMichael. Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of final arrangements.

Plank, Ethel Cochran
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1979
Mrs. Plank Was Buried Wednesday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Cochran Plank were held Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the chapel of Pittman Rawls Funeral Home in Griffin. The Rev. Joan Gray officiated and interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. Plank died Tuesday morning at the Westbury Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past five n1weeks.
     A native of Butts County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cochran and the widow of the Mr. Loveland Franklin Plank.
     She was a member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Plank was a graduate of the A and M College in Barnesville and was also a member of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary.
     Survivors include four nieces, Mrs. Mary Dempsey of Steinhatchee, Fla., Mrs. Willene Carlisle of Jackson, Mrs. Margaret Strickland of Sunny Side and Mrs. Lois Henley of Locust Grove; two nephews, James Letson and Roy Letson both of Jackson.
     Rawls Pittman Funeral Home in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Plank, Loveland Frank
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 25, 1948.
L. F. Plank, Former Navy Man, Killed by Father-in-Law.
     Griffin, Ga. A 60-year-old retired sailor was fatally shot by his 76-year-old father-in-law Friday afternoon in their home on Jackson road, near the Cabin Creek district, Sheriff Luther Middlebrooks said.
     Loveland Frank Plank, retired Navy man of 30 years service, died in Strickland Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning following the shooting a the home of G. W. Cochran, his father-in-law.
     Sheriff Middlebrooks said Saturday that Cochran was also admitted top the hospital with bruises on the head.
     Sheriff Middlebrooks said that Frank was shot with a pistol at the Cochran home where Plank and his wife had been living for some time. The shooting occurred about 5:30 p.m. Friday.
     A hospital spokesman said that Cochran was resting in the hospital and mainly suffering from shock.
     Plank served in both World War I and II.
     Sheriff Middlebrokks said that no charges had been preferred against Cochran and that Plank was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time of the shooting.
     Plank is survived by his wife, three sisters and two brothers.
     Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at Pittman's Chapel in Griffin and Rev. E. P. Nichols officiated. Burial was in the National cemetery at Marietta with full military honors. The Pittman Funeral Home, Griffin, had charge of plans.

Pledger, Jesse
  The Jackson Argus March 4, 1910
Juliette.
     Last Saturday night in Forsyth, about 7 o'clock, Jesse Pledger, colored, was stabbed to death by Henry Hill, also colored.
  
Pledger, Lilla Mae Head
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Feb 1982
     Mrs. Lilla Mae Pledger of Cenie Road, Indian Springs died Sunday at Sylvan Grove Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1982
     Mrs. Lilla Mae Head Pledger of Cenie Road, Indian Springs died January 31 at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a brief illness.
     Mrs. Pledger was born Jan. 14, 1906 in Monroe County, the daughter of the late Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Caroline Holder. She was a member of the. mother's board, the usher's board, and choir of the Coleman Clark A. M. E. Church.
     Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Polly Butler of Indian Springs; three sons; James Head of Cleveland, Ohio, Steven Head of Atlanta, and Ted Head of Monroe; one brother, Cleveland Holder of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Garside of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Exie H. Randlen of Indian .Springs, Mrs. Inez Whitehead of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Maud Alice Grier of Indian Springs.
     Twenty-eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren also survive.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m at the Coleman Clark A.M. E. Church in Monroe County with the Rev. E. P. Roberts. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Pledger, Millard Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Aug 1987
     Millard Lee Pledger, 78, of Route 2, Jackson, died July 26 at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     The funeral was held July 29 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
     Mr. Pledger was a native of Clarke County, son of Emory Allen Pledger and Mary Brooks Pledger. He was a retired textile employee.
     Survivors include two daughters, Frances Kent of Jacksonville, Fla., and Joyce Ames of Forest Park; four grandchildren; three great-A grandchildren; sisters, Betty Rhodes and Kathleen Dunn, both of Ivy, S.C., Gaynell Harris of Belton, S.C., and Annie Mae Westmoreland of Griffin; brother, Jewell E. Pledger of Griffin.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Plemons, William Jack, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jan 1990
     William Jack Plemons Sr. of Stone Mountain died Sunday, Dec. 31.
     The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Ward's Stone Mountain chapel with the Rev. Bill O'Connor officiating. Burial was in the Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.
     Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Plemons; daughter. Norma Feil of
Snellville; son, Willialn J. Plemons Jr. of Jackson; one sister and three brothers; four
grandchildren; nephews and nieces.
     
Plumlee, Caroline Tenella Moore
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Mar 1969
Rites Friday For Mrs. Plumlee
     Mrs. Caroline Moore Plumlee, 63 a former Jackson resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26, at her residence, No. 1 Peachtree Circle, Atlanta.
     A native of Butts County, Mrs. Plumlee was the daughter of the late Mr. Jonathan Threatt Moore Sr. and Mrs. Ida Smith Moore. She was a member of the Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta and had many friends here who regret to learn of her passing.
     Graveside services were held at the Jackson City Cemetery Friday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Plumlee is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred Bearden of Madeira Beach, Fla.; one brother, Jonathan Threatt Moore, Jr., of Atlanta.
Plumlee, Marshall C.
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 7, 1962
Graveside Rites Saturday for M. C. Plumlee
     Graveside services were held Saturday morning at 11 clock at Jackson City Cemetery for Mr. Marshall C. Plumlee, prominent Jacksonville, Fla. resident who died suddenly at his residence, 1661 Aberdeen Avenue, Thursday.
     Mr. Plumlee, 65, was husband of the former Miss Carolyn Moore of Jackson. He was a retired Southern Bell Telephone Company Executive. Death was reported attributed to a heart attack.
     Funeral services for Mr. Plumlee were held in Jacksonville Friday with Hardage and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Rev, James Burleson, pastor of the Pepperton Baptist Church, officiated at the graveside rites in Jackson. Haisten Funeral Home directed arrangements locally.
     Mr. Plumlee is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Moore Plumlee of Jacksonville; sister, Mrs. Frank Walker, Huntsville, Ala.; brother, Mr. M. G. Plumlee, San Francisco, Calif.; nice, Mrs. Vance Noel, Nashville, Tenn.; nephew, Mr. Marshall Walker, Anderson, S. C.

Plummer, Lois R. Bowden
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jan 1969
Sister Of Mrs. Rooks Sr. Died In Jacksonville
     Mrs. Lois R. Plummer of 2934 Dignan Street, died recently at a Jacksonville hospital. She was the sister of Mrs. C. E. Rooks Sr. of Flovilla.
     Mrs. Plummer was born in Monticello but had lived in Jacksonville since 1937 when she moved there from Chauncey. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held January 7th in the chapel of Seashole Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Dr. Bob Gray officiating. Interment was in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery.
     Mrs. Plummer is survived by a daughter, Jeannell Plummer of Jacksonville; three sons, O. M. Gunnells of Jacksonville, Rev. George Maddox of Healdton, Okla. and Huey Gunnells of Houston, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. R. S. Hall of Jacksonville, Mrs. Dan Lynch of Macon, Mrs. C. E. Rooks Sr. of Flovilla, and Mrs. Horace Johnson of McDonough; three brothers, R. T. Bowden and Robert Bowden of Jacksonville and Harold Bowden of Bunnell, Fla.; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Plunkett, Annie Mae Britt
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jan 1992
     Mrs. Annie Mae Britt Plunkett, 89, of Route 2, Henry Higgins Road, died Thursday morning at her residence.
     The funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 28, at Stewart Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. C. Martin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Plunkett was born in Butts County in 1902, daughter of the late Quitman and Emma Turner Britt. She was a member of Stewart Baptist Church in Newton County.
     Survivors include her daughter, Lavaughn Vaughn of Jackson; sisters, Helen Hembria of California, Myrtice McGee of Griffin, and Irene Barbee of Flovilla; brother, Herald Britt of Conyers; 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-grea tgrandchildren.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Plunkett, Clarence
Jackson Progress Argus Jan 2 1931
Atlanta Citizen Drowned in Lake Clarence Plunkett Met Death in Chilly Waters of Pond. Body Recovered after Long Search
     Clarence Plunkett, aged 36, a machinist of 393 Luckie street, Atlanta, was drowned in the Central Georgia Power Company pond on Christmas day when the boat in which he was duck hunting with his brother, Joe, Jr., capsized. At the time the motor boat turned over Mr. Plunkett was said to have had on an overcoat and was unable to swim. His brother was able to swim to shore.
     The tragedy occurred Christmas morning about 10 o'clock. The body was recovered Thursday night and carried to Atlanta for funeral and interment .
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with Rev. J . J. Pharr officiating and interment was in the Sylvester cemetery.
     Mr. Plunkett is survived by his wife and parents , Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plunkett , of Covington; three sisters , Mrs. R. C. Lade, Mrs. W. B. Smith and Mrs. Vincent Mulhern, all of Atlanta ; two brothers , Joe, Jr. and Ernest Plunkett, of Jackson.

Plunkett, Doris Cannon
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Nov 1987
     Doris Cannon Plunkett, 71, of 812 Brownlee Road, Jackson, died Thursday evening at the Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Johnson and the Rev. Alan Dillman officiating. Burial was in the Smyrna Campground, cemetery near Conyers.
     Mr. Plunkett was born in Fulton County, daughter of Julius C. Cannon and Nola Cook Cannon. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in College Park.
     Survivors include her husband, Malvern Plunkett; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Ronald Jackson of College Park; grandsons, Tim and Tab Jackson of Atlanta; great grandson, Christopher Jackson of Atlanta; sister, Grace Collins of Stockbridge; brother, Gordon Cannon of Smyma; several nephews and nieces.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
          
Plunkett, Ernest Elvin
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 30, 1953
Ernest Plunkett Drowns Tuesday in Fall From Boat
     Ernest Elvin Plunkett, 53, resident of Covington route 1, was drowned in Jackson Lake at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday when he fell out of the boat he was attempting to crank. The tragedy occurred in the Barnett's Bridge area and the body was recovered in a short while by kinsmen. Efforts as resuscitation failed.
     Mr. Plunkett, born in Atlanta but resident of Covington for ten years, was a noted fisherman and was frequently seen on the lake where he was a familiar figure. He was the son of Joe Plunkett and Mrs. Alice Cates Plunkett.
     Survivors are h is wife, Mrs. Mae Britt Plunkett, and the following children, Edna, Lavaughn and Byron; one brother, Joe Plunkett of Newton county; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Smith and Mrs. Dessa Lee, both of Atlanta.
     Funeral services are to be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Stewart Baptist Church. Rev. A. L. Spinks and the Rev Mr. Cagle will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.

Plunkett, J. W.
(See Dell, G. R.)

Plunkett, Malvern
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Feb 1987
     Malvern Plunkett, 74, of 812 Brownlee Road, Jackson, died Friday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson after an illness of several months.
     The funeral was conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Johnson and the Rev. Alan Dillman officiating. Burial was in the Smyrna Presbyterian Camp Ground cemetery near Conyers.
     Mr, Plunkett was born in DeKalb County, son of Andrew Plunkett and Myrtice Osburn Plunkett. He was a retired retail store supervisor and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
     Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Ronald Jackson of College Park; grandsons, Tom and Tab Jackson of Atlanta; one great-grandson, Christopher Jackson of Atlanta; brother-in-law, Gordon Cannon of Smyrna; sister-in-law, Grace Collins of Stockbridge; several nieces and nephews.
         Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 Plymale, Alvin White
Jackson Progress Argus July 11, 1930
Mr. Plymale Killed When Hit by Timber
Tragedy Occurred Saturday Morning at Sawmill near Indian Springs. Others Had Narrow Escape
     Mr. Alvin W. Plymale, aged 30, was instantly killed Saturday morning at a sawmill on the Gunn place near Indian Spring when struck by a limb of a tree. Mr. Plymale together with other hands was engaged in sawing down a tree and in falling the tree lodged against another tree the tree lodged against another tree glanced off a limb which broke and hit the unfortunate young man. The body was badly mangled and bruised by the weight of the limb. Death was said to have been instantaneous.
     Mr. Plymale, a son of the late Mr. W. A. Plymale, and Mrs. Plymale, was employed by Sam J. Smith at a sawmill near Indian Springs. The accident occurred about 8 o'clock Saturday morning. He was well known to many citizens of the county and member of the family have the sympathy of host of friends in their sorrow.
     He is survived by his mother; six sisters, Mrs. Doni Taylor, Mrs. J. E. Long, Mrs. Roxie Smith, Mrs. J. R. Long, Mrs. J. R. Johnson, Mrs. Homer M. Vaughn and Mrs. Lizzie Mae Royal; four brothers, Messrs. E. J. Mayfield, of Atlanta; Whit Mayfield of Flovilla; W. T. and D. B. Plymale of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with I. G. Walker, Sr., officiating.
Plymale, Clem James
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Dec 1932
Mr. Clem Plymale Is Victim in Knife Fight
     Mr. Clem Plymale, of Flovilla, aged about 55, was cut to death about 10 o'clock Wednesday night, and Tom Goodrum, who wielded the knife, claims self-defense.
     According to the statement of Mr. Goodrum who lived with Mr. Plymale and the latter's sister, Mrs. Johnson, Plymale had been drinking and threatened to kill Goodrum. Going out in the yard the men drew knives and Goodrum got the draw, slashing Plymale across the neck and severing the jugular vein.
     Mr. Plymale was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zack Plymale. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Bell Moore, of Hampton, Mrs. D. C. Johnson and Mrs. Whit Mayfield, of Flovilla.
     It was not known Thursday morning if an inquest would be held.
     Funeral services for Mr. Plymale will be held Friday morning at Sandy Creek.

Plymale, Helen Bruner
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Nov 1968
Mrs. Plymale, Noted Educator, Buried Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Bruner Plymale, 71, noted Georgia educator, were held Sunday, November 10th, at Memorial Chapel in Macon with interment in Riverside Cemetery.
     Mrs. Plymale was wife of Mr. R. B. Plymale of Butts County and was one of the state's best known educators. She died Thursday at her home in Macon. A graduate of Bessie Tift College, she received her Master of Arts degree in English at Columbia
University and began her teaching career in 1918 at Locust Grove Institute where she taught history until 1923.
     In 1923 until 1927, Mrs. Plymale was English teacher and Dean of Women at Bessie Tift. She became an associate professor of English at Tift in 1927 and in 1943 moved to Mercer University as an associate professor of English.
     Mrs. Plymale taught at Mercer until her retirement in 1966. At Mercer she was a member of Sigma Nu Cardinal Key, and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was also a member of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Georgia Teachers of English. In 1946 she published a historical sketch of Mercer m the Southern Associational Quarterly.
     Mrs. Plymale was a member of the Tattnall Square Baptist Church in Macon.
     Survivors include her husband, Dr. R. B. Plymale, of Macon; a son, Weston M. Plymale, Davidson College, N. C.; three brothers, Dr. Weston Bruner, Chevy
Chase, Md.; William G. Bruner Cedartown, and the Rev. Benjamin R. Bruner, Cumberland, Md.; a sister, Mrs. E. B. Gardner of Miami, Fla.
     Mrs. Plymale's husband, son of Mr. R. B, Plymale and Mrs. Trudie Vickers Plymale of Butts County, is as well known in educational circles as his late wife
     
Plymale, James Jefferson
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 2, 1928
World War Veteran Is Claimed By Death.
     The death of Mr. James Jefferson Plymale, aged 40, a veteran of the World War, occurred at the U. S. Veterans hospital in Oteen N. C. on October 29. He had been taking treatment at the government hospital for some time. Death was due to tuberculosis.
     Mr. Plymale was born and reared in Butts county, a son of the late Mr. W. A. Plymale and Mrs. Plymale. During the world war he served in the hospital corps, contracting a disease that gradually sapped his vitality. He was a member of a well known family of the county.
     He is survived by his mother, Mrs. W. A. Plymale; six sisters, Mrs. J. E. Long and Mrs. H. M. Vaughn, of Jackson; Mrs. J. M. Smith, of Smithville, Mrs. F. L. Royal, of Unadilla, Mrs. J. R. Johnson and Mrs. W. J. Taylor of Flovilla; three brothers, W. T. and J. W. Plymale, of Flovilla and D. B. Plymale of Jackson.
     The body was brought to Flovilla and funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. The casket was draped with a United States flag and the body was laid to rest in the churchyard.

Plymale, Jeffie Mike
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Oct 1938
J. M. Plymale Is Removed By Death
     Relatives and friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. J. M. Plymale, aged 34 former resident of Flovilla, which occurred Monday in Muskegon, Mich. He suffered for three weeks with pneumonia which was the immediate cause of death.
     Born and reared at Flovilla where he resided until a few years ago, Mr. Plymale was a son of the late Mr. W. T. Plymale and Mrs. Plymale. Several years ago he went to Michigan .and had been employed as a machinist there. He was connected with a family well known in this section.
     Mr. Plymale is survived by his wife, the former Miss Eleanor Secord, of Muskegon, and a small son, Thomas Jefferson, his mother, Mrs. W. T. Plymale, of Flovilla, and a
brother, Hubert Plymale, of Muskegon.
     Funeral services were held in Muskegon Wednesday and interment was in the cemetery there. Upon being advised of the death of her son, Mrs. V. T. Plymale went to
Muskegon to attend the funeral rites.
                  
Plymale, Martha Ann Moore
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 22, 1919
Mrs. D. Z. Plymale's Funeral held Wednesday
     After an illness extending several months, Mrs. D Z. Plymale passed away at her home near Flovilla Tuesday at 12 o'clock. She had been an invalid for sometime and her death was not unexpected.
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. D. Z. Plymale; three sons, Messrs. Clem, Mike and Stephen Plymale; five daughters, Mrs. C. N. Mayfield, Mrs. Hubbard Moore, Mrs. Daniel Johnson and Misses Fannie and Daisy Plymale.
     The funeral was held at Sandy Creek church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Flovilla conducting the services and interment was in the church yard.
     Many friends unite in extending sympathy to the family in their bereavement.

Plymale, Michael
  Butts County Progress September 8, 1911
Oldest Citizen Of Butts County Claimed by Death
     At the ripe age of 93, Mr. Mike Plymale, the oldest resident of Butts county, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Duffy, one mile south of Flovilla, Monday night. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Butts county, having moved to Dublin district from South Carolina when he was 18 years of age. He was 93 0n his last birthday, May 3. Mr. Plymale, familiarly known as Uncle Mike, was a well known citizen and had accumulated considerable property.
     In early life he was married to Miss Sarah Agnes Moore with whom he lived happily for about 70 years. She was a devoted and loving helpmate, sharing all the trials and successes. He maintained his bodily vigor until about three years ago when his eyesight failed and he lost the use of his limbs, but he retained his mental faculties until the last and was always glad to have his friends visit him. During the last few years while he was confined to his room he had the tender and loving care of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Duffy, and is grand daughters, Misses Agnes, Mattie and Ruth Duffy, with whom he lived.
     In addition to being the oldest resident of Butts county, Mr. Plymale was also the oldest Mason of the county and perhaps of the entire state. He joined Indian Springs lodge No. 307 F. & A. M. about 1845 and had been a member of the fraternity for about 66 years. He was buried with Masonic honors by Indian Springs lodge of Flovilla, with Mr. H. L. Daughtry presiding. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. Mr. Ratcliff and interment was at the Sandy Creek cemetery.
     Mr. Plymale is survived by three sons, Messrs. D. Z., Q. A. and Uriah Plymale; four daughters, Mrs. R. M. Mayfield, Mrs. G. A. Higgins, Mrs. J. A. Hay, Mrs. J. E. Duffy; forty-three grand children, twenty-eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends in Butts and adjoining counties to mourn his passing.
  
Plymale, Michael Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1930
Death Summons Comes to Mr. M. R. Plymale
     The death of Mr. Mike R. Plymale, aged 51, occurred at his home near Flovilla. Monday night about 12 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for some time, and during the night arose and went out into the yard, where he was found dead by members of the family. He suffered from Blight's disease and other complications.
     An inquest was ordered Tuesday morning by Coroner A. A. White and the verdict of the jury was that the deceased came to his death from natural causes.
     Mr Plymale, who was well known in that portion of the county, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. Plymale, esteemed residents of the Flovilla community. His father was a Confederate veteran.
     He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Belle Moore, of Hampton; Mrs. Daisy Johnson and Mrs. Fannie Mayfield, of Flovilla; two brothers, Mr. J. C. Plymale and Stephen Plymale, of Flovilla.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Sandy Creek church, with Elder Homer M. Vaughn officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.

Plymale, Nancy A.
Jackson Progress-Argus 7 Sep 1934
Mrs. W. A. Plymale Is Called by Death
     The death of Mrs. W. A. Plymale, 75 years of age, widow of the late Mr. W. A. Plymale, well known resident of the Flovilla community, occurred at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. Death resulted from the infirmities of age and a complication of diseases.
     Mrs. Plymale, who was Miss Mayfield before her marriage, had resided in and near Flovilla throughout her life. She was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who are grieved to know of her passing.
     She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Woodie Taylor, of Flovilla; two sons, E. J. Mayfield, of Atlanta, and Whit Mayfield of Flovilla; a brother, R. M. Mayfield, of Flovilla; several step-daughters and step-sons.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. H. A. King, of the, Flovilla Methodist church, officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek cemetery.
 
Plymale, Richard C.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jul 1973
Mr. Plymale Buried At Sandy Creek
     Funeral services for Mr. Richard C. Plymale, a native of Flovilla, were held Tuesday afternoon, July 17th, 2:30 o'clock from the graveside in Sandy creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Flovilla. Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiated with Pittman Rawls Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Plymale, a retired farmer of Hampton, died early Monday morning, July 16th, at Westbury Medical Care Center in Conyers where he had been a patient for the past two years. Born in Flovilla, Mr. Plymale had made his home in Hampton for 44 years.
He has no immediate survivors.
 
Plymale, Riley B.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Nov 1968
Dr. Plymale Died in Macon Sunday Night
     Dr. Riley B. Plymale, 78, of 1329 Adams Street, Macon, a native of Butts County and one of Georgia's most widely known educators, died Sunday following a lengthy period of declining health.
     Dr. Plymale, born in Flovilla, graduated from Flovilla High School in 1909 and Locust Grove Institute in 1910, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer in 1915. Columbia University awarded him the Master of Arts degree in 1930 and in August of this year he was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by Mercer.
     Dr. Plymale retired as professor of mathematics at Mercer University in 1966, ending a 53 year teaching career. He began teaching at Cyrene Institute in 1913, served a year in the U. S. Army in 1914, and moved to Locust Grove Institute in 1915 where he served as headmaster, commandant, treasurer, and teacher until he went to Mercer in 1925.
     He transferred to Tift College as Dean in 1928 and resigned this position in 1942 to return to Mercer where he taught until his retirement.
     Dr. Plymale was a member and deacon of Tattnall Square Baptist Church and a former president of the Forsyth Lions Club. He was a member of the Mathematics Association of America, the National Education Association, and of the American Association of University Professors. His wife, Mrs. Helen Bruner Plymale, 71, also a noted educator and teacher, preceded him in death on November 7th of this year.
     Funeral services were conducted at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Chapel in Macon.
     Survivors include a son, Weston M. Plymale, of Davidson College, N. C.; an uncle, N. K. Vickers of Flovilla, and a cousin, Mrs. David Brisendine of Griffin.
                 
Plymale, Sara Agnes Moore
  Butts County Progress March 5, 1908
     After impressive service, attended by a large number of people, and conducted at the cemetery., all that was mortal of the late Mrs. Mike Plymale was tenderly laid to rest in the Flovilla cemetery. Many relatives and friends of the deceased were at the cemetery at the appointed hour, 10 o'clock Friday morning, and the mass of beautiful flowers bore silent but eloquent testimony to the esteem in which Mrs. Plymale was held.
In Memory of Our Dear and Departed Loved One
     In a recent issue was made a short notice of Mrs. Plymale's death, but, only those who have experienced the sad bereavement in the loss of a dear companion can know how to sympathize with the family.
     She was the mother of seven children, and had ties to bind her, but God in his infinite wisdom called her away.
     Her death fills our hearts with sorrow and as our minds run back to the days of childhood, the tears force their way down our cheeks as her life passes through our memory, and our sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     Mrs. S. A. Plymale was born September 26, 1826, and died February 26, 1908. She leaves four daughters, and three sons to endure the battle of life as she as she has done, and we all hope and trust that they will endure and strive to fight the battle of life so when God calls them as He has their dear and precious mother, they will meet her in that bright and beautiful home.
     These sad afflictions are for our own good, or it would not be set upon us. We can only bear them in the meekness and spirit of Christ, for his glory. To the friends and children I would say "Follow the virtue of your mother, and God will lead you into the sunshine of life."
     The funeral was held at the cemetery at 11 o'clock, Rev. W. O. Sharp conducting the services.
     May we all live and strive to do our Father's work here on earth so that when we leave this world we may meet our dear and precious friends who have left us.
  
  Butts County Progress March 5, 1908
Flovilla.
     After impressive services, attended by a large number of people and conducted at the cemetery, all that was mortal of the late Mrs. Mike Plymale was tenderly laid to rest in the Flovilla cemetery. Many relatives and friends of the deceased were at the cemetery at the appointed hour, 10 o'clock Friday morning, and the mass of beautiful flowers bore silent but eloquent testimony to the esteem in which Mrs. Plymale was held.
  
Plymale, Sarah Long
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 16, 1946.
  Rites Saturday at Sandy Creek for Mrs. Plymale.
     Funeral services for Mrs. W. T. Plymale, 62 years of age, who died May 7 at the Middle Georgia Hospital in Macon after an illness of several months, were held at Sandy Creek church Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. J. B. Stodghill officiated and burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of plans.
     The former Miss Sarah Long, Mrs. Plymale resided with her brother, D. T. Long, following the death of her husband several years ago. She was a member of Sandy Creek church and had a host of friends in the community.
     Survivors are a son, J. H. Plymale of Michigan; one grandson, Thomas Plymale of Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Ball of Milner; five brothers, J. H. Long of Jacksonville, Fla.; D. T. Long of Flovilla; R. S. Long of Greenville, S. C.; C. K. and E. L. Long of Jackson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
     The pallbearers, nephews, were Alfred Lee Jenkins, Elliott Jenkins, Persons Jenkins, Royal Long, Billy Long, Jeff Smith.

Plymale, Stephen C.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Aug 1932
Mr. Stephen Plymale Was Killed by Southern Train
     Mr. Stephen Plymale, 41 years of age, was killed by a Southern Railway train in the yards at Flovilla early Thursday morning. The body, horribly mangled, was found on the track just south of Flovilla. It is thought Mr. Plymale was asleep when he was run over by what is supposed to have been a freight train.
     The body was brought to Thornton's undertaking parlors where an inquest was to be held during the day. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
     Mr. Plymale was a son of the late Mr. D. Z. P l y m a l e and Mrs. Martha Plymale, esteemed residents of t he county. He is survived by one brother, Mr. J. C. Plymale, of Flovilla; three sisters, Mrs. D. C. Johnson and Mrs. Fannie Mayfield, of Flovilla. and Mrs. Belle Moore, of Hampton.

Plymale, William Andrew
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 23, 1927
Mr. W. A. Plymale Is Summoned By Death.
     Following an illness of several months duration, Mr. W. A. Plymale, 75 years of age, died at his home at Flovilla Saturday morning at 4 o'clock. He had a large circle of friends who regret to learn of his passing.
     Mr. Plymale was born in Butts county on April 27, 1853, and had spent his entire life in the county. He was a well known citizen of the Flovilla community. He was married on February 20, 1876, to Miss Mary Jackson Kelley, who preceded him to the grave. His second wife was Miss Nancy Mayfield.
     He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. J. E. Long, of Jackson,; Mrs. J. M. Smith, of Smithville, Ga., Mrs. F. L. Royal, of Unadilla; Mrs. H. M. Vaughn, of Jackson; Mrs. J. R. Johnson, Mrs. W. J. Moss and Mrs. W. J. Taylor, all of Flovilla; Messrs. W. T., J. J., and A. W. Plymale, of Flovilla and D. B. Plymale, of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek Monday morning at 11 o'clock and the services were conducted by the pastor of the Flovilla Baptist church. Interment was in the church cemetery.
  
Plymale, William Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1938
Mr. W. T. Plymale Claimed By Death
     The death of Mr. W. T. Plymale, 58 years old, well known resident of Flovilla, occurred Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 following an illness of several months duration.
     Mr. Plymale was connected with some of the county's old families. He was a son .of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Plymale and had resided in that section all his life. He had many friends who were pained to know of his death.
     He is survived by his wife, who previous to marriage was Miss Lizzie Long; two sons, Hubert and Jeffie Mike Plymale, of Muskegon, Mich.; five sisters, Mrs. Susie Long, of Flovilla; Mrs. Roxie Smith and Mrs. Fitz Royal, both residing in South Georgia; Mrs. Homer M. Vaughn, of Jackson, and Mrs. Lillie Johnson, of Flovilla; a half-sister Mrs. J. W. Taylor, of Flovilla; one brother, D. B. Plymale, of South Georgia.
     Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Sandy Creek church. Rev. J. B. Stodghill will officiate and interment will be in the churchyard. S. H. Thornton has charge of the funeral arrangements.
     
Plymale, Zachariah Dansee Plymale
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 17, 1926
Mr. D. C. Plymale Is Taken By Death
     Following a period of ill health extending over several months, Mr. D, C, Plymale, aged 79, prominent citizen of the county, died at his home near Flovilla Sunday afternoon. He had a wide circle of friends who will regret to know of his passing.
     Mr. Plymale had been a lifelong resident of Butts county and was held in high esteem for his sterling traits of character. He was a member of Sandy Creek church and served as a member of Company H, Third Georgia Reserves during the War Between the States. He was a member of Camp Barnett U. C. V. He was a man of unquestioned honesty and integrity and enjoyed the confidence of his associates.
     He is survived by three sons, Messrs. Clem, Mike and Stephen Plymale, all of Flovilla; three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Mayfield, Flovilla, Mrs. Daisy Johnson, Dames Ferry, Mrs. H. J. Moore, Hampton; three sisters, Mrs. A. J. Hay, Mrs. Georgiann Higgins, Flovilla, Mrs. Senie Duffy, Jackson; one brother, Mr. William Plymale, Flovilla and a large number of nephews and nieces. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Charlie Johnson and S. J. Moore.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Dr. W. J. Waits, of Flovilla. Several of his friends and neighbors made talks in which they praised his fine character. Interment was in the Sandy Creek cemetery.
   
Plymel, Raymond, Mrs. (nee Blanton)
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Aug 1974
Moultrie Rites For Mrs. Plymel
     Mrs. Raymond Plymel of Route 2, Jackson, died Tuesday, July 30th, at the South Fulton Convalescent Medical Center following an illness of several weeks.
     Mrs. Plymel was the daughter of the late Mr. Exie Blanton of Moultrie and Mrs. Fleeta B. Phillips of section, Alabama, who survives.
     Mrs. Plymel had resided in Butts County for several years where she was active in school activities, particularly the Jackson school band of which two sons, Phillip and Joey, were members. She was active .in several community endeavors and did volunteer work in nursing home near Jackson. Mrs. Plymel was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church at Stark.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 5:00 o'clock from Doneboo's Chapel in Hapeville with the Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church officiating.
     The remains were carried to Greene Gregory Funeral Home in Moultrie for services at 3:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Greenfield Baptist Church with Rev. T. C. Gregory officiating. Interment was in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
     Mrs. Plymel is survived by her husband, Raymond Plymel; sons, Tommy Plymel of Jonesboro; Sp. 4 Johnny Plymel of Frankfort, Germany, Phillip Plymel and Joey Plymel, both of Jackson; daughters, Mrs. Jerry Bartlett of High Springs Florida, Mrs. Mike Lewis of Riverdale; mother, Mrs. Fleeta Phillips, of section Alabama; sister, Mrs. John Bassett of Decatur; brothers, Ewyn Blanton of Ashburn, Larry Blanton of Woodville Alabama; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Blanton of Moultrie; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lewis of Moultrie; ten grandchildren.

Polhill, Hope
  The Jackson Argus March 8, 1901
Indian Spring.
     The intelligence of Mr. Hope Polhill's death brought sadness to quite a number of people here who had known and loved him in his boyhood. He had struggled so bravely and had achieved much distinguished success that the circumstances attending his death seem to sad to be true. His political enemies could not have known how sensitively this strong man felt their unkindness and their failure to extend encouragement and helping hands when the common errors were made, or surly they would have been more truly his friends, or at least professionally more courteous. Mr. Polhill's funeral was the largest ever held in Macon. Every distinction of honor and respect was paid his memory and to Mr. Polhill. The members of the bar were his pallbearers and honorary escort. The Masons, The K. of P. and the Elks also formed part of the honorary escort. Dr. White officiated at the grave in Rose Hill cemetery. A son, Jo Varner is Mr. Polhill's only child.

The Jackson Argus March 8, 1901
     Solicitor-General Hope Polhill of Macon committed suicide in that city Friday night by shooting himself with a pistol. He had been Solicitor-General for only a few weeks. During this time he made a number of errors in drawing indictments, which fact was commented with varying degrees of sarcasm by his brethren of the bar, and this is the generally accepted theory as to the cause of his death. When the sad news was carried to Mrs. Polhill she is said to have exclaimed, "Man's inhumanity to man!"
     Mr. Polhill was in his boyhood a prot�g� of the noble-hearted Miss Joe Varner who assisted him to obtain a collegiate education.

Polhill, Joe Varner
The Jackson Argus May 3 1901
     Miss Joe Varner went to Macon Tuesday to attend the burial of Joe Varner, the infant son of the late Solicitor Hope Polhill, who died Monday, after a short illness.

Polhill, John
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 26, 1926
Indian Springs.
     A telegram to Miss Joe Varner on Sunday morning announced the death of her nephew, Mr. John Polhill, of Sylvester. Friends sympathize with Miss Joe and Mr. Polhill's family. He was a fine man and citizen.

Polk, Ben Frank
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jan 1968
B. F. Polk Was Buried Tuesday
     Ben Frank Polk, 54, widely known Monticello business leader, died early Monday morning at Macon Hospital following a brief illness.
     Mr. Polk was born March 8, 1913, son of Ben Frank Polk Sr. and Mrs. Georgia Thomas Polk.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Monticello Methodist Church with Rev. Harvey Boyd, Rev. Horace Couch and Rev. Sam Crocker officiating.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Polk, Monticello; one daughter, Mrs. Marsha Kelley, Griffin; a son, Mike Polk, Monticello; four sisters, Mrs. Irene Roger, Atlanta; Mrs. J. L. Oxford Sr., Macon; Mrs. Loyd Jennings, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. C. F. Tidwell, Bowman; three brothers, L. B. Polk and Albert Polk, both of Monticello; Thomas Polk of Orange, Calif.; four grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were Doy Gay, Lem Tillman, Jack Edwards, Sam Dykes, Pete Ozburn, James Prevatt, E. C. Kelly, and Grady Tingle.

Polk, Bennie Hugh
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Apr 1951
Bennie H Polk Called By Death
     The death of Bennie Hugh Polk, 63, of Jackson route 1 occurred early Monday at his home as the result of a heart attack.
     Mr. Polk was born in Jasper county, son of William Henry Polk and Mrs. Hattie Ann Chaffin Polk. He has lived in Butts county for about forty years and was a member of the Macedonia Baptist church and took an active interest in community affairs.
     Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Tuesday at 3 p. m. with Rev. Gaither Briggs, Rev. Ralph Shea and Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery and. Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were Grover Kitchens, Onree Kitchens, Ralph Weaver, Banks Weaver, James Harold Ward.,
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Willie Irene Sherell; three daughters, Mrs. L. C. Biles, Mrs. J. B. Kitchens and Mrs. C. R. Bowden of Jackson; four sons, W. L. Polk, Jackson chief of police, Hugh C. and Charlie M. Polk all of Jackson and Thomas Fred Pork of Atlanta; seven sisters, Mrs. Lillie Millen and Mrs. Curtis Ward of Griffin; Mrs. Lizzie Thaxton of Experiment; Mrs. Mattie C. Weaver of Jackson; Mrs. Nettie Mae Mainer of Atlanta; Mrs. Inez Goen of Folkston and Mrs. Grover Faulkner of Forsyth; three brothers, Johnny Frank and Edgar N. Polk of Jackson and William C. Polk of McDonough; twelve grandchildren.

Polk, Bertha E. Faulkner
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 10, 1925
Mrs. Chester Polk Summoned By Death.
     The death of Mrs. Chester Polk, 27 years of age, occurred at her home on the J. C. McClendon place Saturday morning at 4:30 o'clock. She suffered from influenza which developed into pneumonia. She had many friends in the county who are sorry to learn of her death. Mrs. Polk had been a member of Liberty Baptist church for fourteen years and was a splendid type of Christian character. She was faithful and dutiful as a wife and tender loving as a mother and loyal and true as a friend. She will be greatly missed in the community in which she resided.
     Mrs. Polk before her marriage was a miss Faulkner. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Rebecca and Ruby; four sons, Hiram, Clarence, Jepter and Virgil; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Willie; and six brothers, S. R. Faulkner, of Forsyth, J. E. Faulkner, Vega, Ga., W. A., T. H., G. C., and R. F. Faulkner.
     Funeral services were held at Towaliga church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. T. H. Vaughn of Monroe county officiated.

Polk, Clifford
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jan 1972
Two Youths Killed In Cycle-Truck Collision In Forsyth
     Funeral services for two widely known Jackson youths, killed late Wednesday afternoon, January 12th, in a cycle-truck collision in the city limits of Forsyth, were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with interment in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Victims of the tragic accident were Howard Lee Rossey, 16, of 671 Covington Street, Jackson, and his cousin, Clifford Polk, 10, of 645 Covington Street, Jackson.
     Troopers of the State Patrol Post in Forsyth, who investigated the accident, said that a Honda motorcycle presumed to be driven by the Rossey youth came down the ramp onto I-75 at Juliette Road and into the path of a tractor-trailer truck traveling north.
     The investigating officers said that both boys were thrown from the motorcycle and suffered severe head injuries with Howard Lee pronounced dead on arrival at the Monroe County Hospital. Cliff Polk was transferred from the Monroe County Hospital to Macon Hospital, and succumbed to his injuries at 10:40 Wednesday night.
     Officers listed William Gordon Bryant, 34, of Route 1, Covington, as driver of the truck. There was slight damage to the truck.
     Howard Lee was born in Griffin on June 6, 1955 and was an eleventh grade student at Jackson High School. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Cliff was the son of Mrs. Patricia Rossey Polk and the late Mr. Max Polk. He was a student in the fourth grade of Henderson Elementary School.
     Joint funeral services were held Friday afternoon from Haisten's chapel with Rev. Don Gray, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Howard Lee Rossey is survived by his mother, Mrs. Martha Oullis Rossey of Jackson; father, Forrest C. Rossey, Jr. of Atlanta; one brother, Forrest C. Rossey, III of Jackson; grandmother, Mrs. Annie Lillian Rossey of Indian Springs; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Burtnett of Lower Lake, Calif.; great-grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Jamerson of Indian Springs.
     Pallbearers for Howard Lee were Perry Crowder, Tommy Fletcher, Allen Smith, Billy Schroeder, John Potts and Wally Jenkins.
     William Clifford Polk was born in Fulton County March 27, 1961 to Mrs. Patricia Rossey Polk of Jackson and the late Mr. Charlie Max Polk of Jackson. He
attended the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     He is survived by his mother; one brother, Charles David Polk of Atlanta; grandmothers, Mrs. Annie Lillian Rossey of Indian Springs and Mrs. Willie Sherrell
Polk of Jackson; great-grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Jamerson of Indian Springs.
     Pallbearers for the Polk youth were Gene Pope, Freddie Dodson, Billy Leverette, W. L. (Cotton) Vaughn, Wendell Cook and Jimmy Saunders.

Polk, Edgar Hunter
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Aug 1973
E. H. Polk Buried In Barnesville
     Mr. Edgar Hunter Polk, 69, of Milner, died Sunday afternoon, August 19th, at his residence following an apparent heart seizure.
     A native of Jasper County, he was the son of the late Will Polk and Mrs. Hattie Chaffin Polk. Mr. Polk had lived in Lamar County for the past 15 years. He was the former city policeman of Barnesville and had also been employed by the Sheriff's Department of Lamar County. He was a former Constable in Milner.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Barnesville with Rev. Brantley Harwell and Rev. Sam Lawson officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville with Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Polk is survived by his wife, Mrs. Addie Lou Whiddon Polk, Milner; grandson, Ricky Polk Doraville; step-son, Tony Byars, Barnesville; step-daughter, Mrs. Ann Harting, Willow Street, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Mattie Weaver of Jackson, Mrs. Lizzie Thaxton and Mrs. Louise Ward of Griffin, Mrs. Maggie Faulkner of Forsyth, Mrs. Inez Gowan of Immokalee, Fla.; one brother, Frank Polk of Jackson.

Polk, Eva Mae Washington
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Oct 1980
Elderly Woman Killed By Train
     A northbound freight train travelling through Jenkinsburg Saturday afternoon collided with an automobile, killing an elderly woman and her dog.
     Eva Mae Polk, 79, was driving her 1968 Chevrolet Impala when the incident occurred at about 2: 30 p.m.
     According to sheriff's reports, Mrs. Polk had driven up to the railroad crossing and failed to yield to the oncoming train.
     Sheriff Leverette said the impact was so devasting that the motor of her car was thrown over 100 feet away from the scene of the accident.
     Polk's death marked the third traffic fatality in Butts County for 1980.

Jackson Progress Argus 08 Oct 1980
Mrs. Polk Was Buried Monday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Mae Washington Polk, 79, of Jenkinsburg were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Maddox and the Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiating. Interment was in the Liberty Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mrs. Polk died as a result of injuries sustained when her car was involved in a collision with a freight train in Jenkinsburg on Saturday afternoon.
     Born in Butts County August 14, 1901, she was the daughter of the late William Elmer Washington and Hie late Eva Viola Goddard Washington.
     Survivors include one grandson, Richard Polk of Atlanta; two brothers, Mr. George Washington and Mr. J. W. Washington both of Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. Berta Lee Collins of Jackson and Mrs. Rosa Kate Evans of Barnesville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     Pallbearers were R. A. Allen, Lamar Polk, Thomas Hayes, Douglas Harrell, Keith Adams, and W. L. Collins, Jr.

Polk, Harriet Ann Chaffin
Jackson Progress-Argus Jul 4, 1940
Mrs. Hattie Polk Claimed by Death
     The death of Mrs. Hattie Chaffin Polk, 74 years of age, occurred June 27 at 11 a. m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Faulkner, at Stark.
     Born in Jasper county a daughter of Thomas Polk and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson Polk. She had resided for many years in Butts county where she had a large circle of friends. She was a member, of Mt. Vernon Baptist church and was active in religious affairs as long as her health permitted. She was the widow of Mr. W, H. Polk, who died February 22, 1940.
     Surviving are four sons, B. H., Edgar, Frank and Chester Polk, all of Butts county; seven daughters, Mrs. G. C. Faulkner and Mrs. B. A. Weaver, of Jackson; Mrs. A. E. Barnes, of Folkston; Mrs. J. H. Maner, of Atlanta; Mrs. Lillie Millen, Mrs. J, P. Thaxton and Mrs. Curtis Ward, of Griffin; 54 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon church Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     The pallbearers were William Henry Polk, Hugh Polk, Wilmer Faulkner, Ralph Weaver, Jepther Polk, Doyce Polk.
Polk, Doyce Polk

Polk, Hollis E.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Dec 1959
Hollis E. Polk Butts County Native Died In Florida
     Funeral services for Hollis Edgar 27, who died unexpectedly December 16, in Melbourne, Fla. were held were held Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville
with the Rev. Howard Ethington, the Rev. Irvin Tinsley. and the Rev. Guy Foster officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville.
     Mr. Polk, a native of Butts County, was discovered dead in his bed in Melbourne Fla. where he had gone two weeks ago to accept a position. Mr. Polk and his family moved to Barnesville about nine months ago to make their home. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Smyrna, where he had lived for several years.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shirley Allen Polk, a son Hollis Richard Polk, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Polk, all of Barnesville.

Polk, Hugh Chaffin
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Nov 1990
     Mr. Hugh Chaffin Polk, 71, of 745 Kay Street in Jackson died Friday at his residence after an extended illness.
     The funeral was held Sunday, Nov. 18, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Bill O'Connor and the Rev. Mike Hilley officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Polk was born in Butts County, the son of the late Ben Polk and Willie Sherrell Polk.
     He was the owner and operator of Polk Security Agency in McDonough for 20 years. He was very active in law enforcement in Butts County for many years serving with the City of Jackson and the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Polk was a former Butts County Sheriff.
     Mr. Polk was a much decorated veteran of World War II, having served in the invasions of the Southern Philippines and the Luzon campaigns with the Fighting 32 Second Red Arrow Division. He was a Mason, a member of St. John's Lodge 45 F.&A.M. of Jackson, and a member of the American Legion V.F.W.
     Mr. Polk, who was a member of First Baptist Church, was Citizen of the Year in Butts County during the centennial year.
     Survivors include his wife, Jewelene Cawthon Polk; daughters, Brenda Goodwin of Conyers and Melba Walker of Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters, Sara Francis Biles and Elizabeth Kitchens, both of Jackson; four grandchildren, one great grandchild, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.

Polk, Hyrom Steele
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jun 1979
Gas Station Attendant Was Killed Friday
     An argument over a stolen credit card resulted in the death of Hyrom Steele Polk, 61, of Griffin, Friday night at Kennedy's Exxon Station on Route 16 at the 1-75 intersection.
     Butts County Sheriff Billy Leverette said Monday morning. that two suspects in the case are being held in Butts County jails and charged with murder. They were identified as Eugene W. Henry, 32, black, of 549 Pomona Circle, Atlanta and Joyce Ann Spruill, 36, white, of the same address.
     The incident occurred, Sheriff Leverette said, when the suspects drove into the station, had their tank filled with gasoline and presented a credit card in payment, which was proven by a computer check to be stolen.
     An attendant at the station, Johnny Brown, ran the check and told the couple they would have to pay cash for the gasoline. Henry is then alleged to have taken a gun from Brown, or from an open drawer, in an inner office of the station.
     When Polk, who was in the outer office, saw the altercation, he is alleged to have drawn a gun, at which time he was pressed against the wall and shot five times with a .38 caliber revolver.
     The pair then made their getaway, with the woman driving. Lawmen put out a lookout with Butts, Spalding and Lamar County officers engaging in a search for the car, along with State Patrol officers from the Griffin and Forsyth stations.
     The arrest was made when a Lamar County deputy sheriff spotted the car near a Lamar County rural church, summoned assistance and the suspects surrendered without resistance, Sheriff Leverette said.
     Sheriff. Leverette credited the quick arrest to the cooperation extended by law enforcement agencies in the area. The shooting occurred about 8:50 p.m. and the suspects were in custody at 9:21 p.m., the Sheriff reported.
     Butts County Coroner John Sherrell said that Mr. Polk died almost instantly from five bullet wounds, several of which struck him in the chest and other vital areas. His body was taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital and to Sherrell Funeral Home where a crime lab report was made before being released to McDonald Funeral Horne in Griffin.
     Mr. Polk was a native of Butts County but had lived most of his life in Griffin.

Polk, Jeptha C.
Jackson Progress Argus, March 29, 1945
Jeptha Polk is Victim Drowning in South River
Former Solider Drowned in Deep Water When the Boat Capsized
Funeral at Towaliga Thursday.
     Jeptha C. Polk, 32 years of age, who formerly served with the Jackson Rifles and was discharged in 1943 because of physical disabilities, was droned in South River Friday night when the boat in which he and his brother-in-law, Lonnie Faulkner, of Griffin, were fishing capsized in deep water.
     Faulkner was able to escape to the Newton county side of the stream.
     Polk's body was recovered late Saturday night. The verdict of a corner's jury was that he came to his death from accidental drowning.
     The men were setting out trot line, near the Newton county side of the stream, when the boat became overbalanced and threw the occupants into water estimated at 15 feet. The accident occurred below the Settle and Robison fishing camp.
     Mr. Polk, who was well known in the county, is survived by his wife, the former Miss Maggie McSwain of Griffin; a small son; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Polk; six sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Bailey of Louisville, Ga.; Mrs. Ruby Davis of Locust Grove; Misses Edna, Virginia, Nettie, and Jean Polk of Jackson; nine brother, Virgil of Alabama; Herrin and Clarence of Griffin; Ray, Lamar, Glenwood, Robert, Wayne, and Larry Polk of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Tuesday at Liberty church with Rev. T. J. Jackson and Rev. J. W. Rawls officiating. The pallbearers were H. D. McSwain George McSwain, Lonnie Faulkner, Herman Polk, Clarence Polk, Virgil Polk.
     Burial was in the family lot in Towaliga church cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of plans.

Polk, Joe Rex
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Oct 1982
     Joe Rex Polk, 22, of 33 Little River Run, North Eatonton, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton Monday afternoon, Oct. 4, from injuries received in a truck accident.
     Mr. Polk was born in Atlanta and was the son of Doyce Polk and Mrs. Allie Jay Polk of Eatonton.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Donald Polk of San Antonio, Texas and Franklin Polk of Eatonton; four sisters, Mrs. Shirley Ann Mayo of Louisville, Miss., Mrs. Joyce Powell of McDonough, Mrs. Joann Woods of Oxford, and Miss Ramona Polk of Eatonton; grandfather, Johnny Frank Polk of Forsyth; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
     Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Cromer and Rev. Tal Smallwood officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Polk, Johnnie Frank
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1983
     Johnnie Frank Polk, 81 died Thursday afternoon at Hilltop Nursing Home following an extended illness.
     A native of Jasper County, Mr. Polk was a retired farmer and had lived most of his life in Butts County. He had been a resident at Hilltop for several years.
     Survivors include two sons, Doyce Polk of Eatonton and Ray Polk of Jackson; sister, Mrs. Mattie Clyde Weaver of Jackson; sister-in-law, Mrs. Addie Lou Polk of Milner; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.
     Services were held Saturday at three o'clock at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. A. L. Price and the Rev. Tom Cromer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Polk, Mary Fears
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Dec 1068
Mrs. Mary Polk Was Buried At Sandy Creek
     Mrs. Mary Fears Polk, 84, of Route 1, Flovilla, died about six o clock Monday evening after an extended period of declining health.
     A lifelong resident of Butts County, she was the daughter of Mr. Thomas Edward Fears and Mrs. Mollie Elizabeth Giles Fears. Mrs. Polk was the widow of the late Mr. Robert Lee Polk and was a member of Union Ridge Christian Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Flovilla Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene and Minister Evans McMullins officiating. Interment was in Sandy
Creek Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Polk is survived by one son, Fleet Polk of Flovilla two grandchildren; several niece and nephews.

Polk, Susie Gertrude Brooks
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Apr 1966
Mount Vernon Burial Monday For Mrs. Polk
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at four o'clock from the Worthville Baptist Church for Mrs. Johnnie Frank Polk, 50, of Route 1, who died at Sylvan Grove Hospital early Sunday morning.
     Rev. Jack Branan and Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiated with interment in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery in Butts County. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     The former Miss Susie Gertrude Brooks, Mrs. Polk was a lifelong resident of Butts County, the daughter of the late Mr. James Brooks and Mrs. Sue Gertrude Dozier Brooks. She was a member of the Worthville Baptist Church.
     Mrs. Polk is survived by her husband, J. B. Polk; one son, Arthur Ray Polk of Jackson; one step-son, Doyce Polk of Stockbridge; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. E. I. Rooks and Mrs. Frances Moss, both of Jackson.
     Pallbearers were Banks Weaver, Hugh Polk, Max Polk, Bobby Faulkner, Ralph Weaver, Billy Weaver, and Joe Weaver.

Polk, Thomas Fleetwood
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1972
Fleet Polk Succumbs To Injury
     Thomas Fleetwood Polk, 61, widely known resident of the Flovilla area, was fatally injured Sunday night, January 2nd, when he was struck across the head with the barrel of a shotgun in the hands of Felton (Kitty) Thompson of Route 2, Jackson.
     Sheriff Hugh Polk indicated that events leading up to the incident of Sunday night developed as follows: Mr. Thompson, operator of Pineview Service Station on Route 16, Monticello Road, was away on a vacation several days recently with his station, left in the care of Barron Cook. During this time Mr. Polk had stopped by the service station and asked Mr. Cook to cash a check which the station operator refused to do.
     According to Sheriff Polk, Mr. Polk stopped by Mr. Thompson's home Sunday night and called Mr. Thompson out to discuss the matter about the check. Mr. Thompson sat down in Mr. Polk's car where an argument soon ensued. When this happened, according to Sheriff Polk, Mr. Thompson left the car and went into his home where he picked up an unloaded shotgun, Mr. Polk came toward Mr. Thompson, whereby Mr. Thompson struck Mr. Polk across the temple with the barrel of the gun.
     According to Sheriff Polk the sheriff's office received the call at 9:29 o'clock Sunday night. Butts County Coroner John Sherrell was summoned to the scene and said that Mr. Polk was still living at 9:36 when he was placed in the ambulance for the trip to Sylvan Grove Hospital. Mr. Polk was pronounced dead on arrival, however, at the hospital.
     Sheriff Polk said as of Monday no charges have been made against Mr. Thompson.
     Funeral services for Mr. Polk were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Flovilla Baptist Church with the Rev. Grady Pitts, pastor of the Church of Christ, Jackson, and Rev. Charles McLendon officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek
Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Polk, a retired farmer and merchant was born in Butts County June 14, 1910 to the late Mr. Robert Lee Polk and Mrs. Mary Fears Polk, both of Butts County. For many years he was employed at Pepperton Cotton Mills.
     Mr. Polk is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mae Pruitt Polk of Flovilla; a son, Jimmy Polk of Flovilla; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Smith of Porterdale; a granddaughter, Miss Vanessa Smith of Porterdale.

Polk, William Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus Feb 29, 1940
Mr. W. H. Polk, 74, Claimed by Death
     Funeral services for Mr. W. H. Polk, 74 years of age, who died February 22 in Milledgeville, were held at Mt. Vernon church Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Polk was a native of Jasper county but had resided in Butts county previous to his illness. He was a member of Bethel church in Jasper county, and is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Lillie Millen and Mrs. Lizzie Thaxton, of Experiment; Mrs. Joe Maner, of Atlanta; Mrs. Irene Barnes, of Folkston; Mrs. Louise Ward, of Griffin; Mrs. Clyde Weaver and Mrs. Maggie Faulkner, of Jackson; B. H., Edgar, Frank and Chester Polk, all of Jackson; three brothers and two sisters, of Jasper county; 54 grandchildren and, 17 great-grandchildren.
     Thornton Funeral Homes were in charge of arrangements.

Polk, William Henry (Buddy)
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Feb 1958
W. H. Polk, 45, Former Chief Here, Was Buried Monday
     Funeral services for William Henry (Buddy) Polk, 45, former Chief of Police of Jackson and well known farmer of the, Iron Springs District, were held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at the First Baptist Chinch with the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor, the Rev. T. J. Thaxton and Rev. Edgar Welch officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangement.
     Mr. Polk died at his home about 8:30 Sunday morning following a period of poor health which extended more than two years. At that time he suffered a stroke that curtailed his activities and eventually, plus complications, led to his death.
     For a number of years Mr. Polk served as police chief in Jackson where he became one of the best known men in the county and highly regarded for the efficient and devoted conduct of his office. Upon leaving that post, he resumed his farming career at which was highly successful.
     A native of Butts county, Mr. Polk was the son of the late Bennie Hugh Polk and Mrs. Willie Sherrell Polk, who survives. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Thompson Polk; mother, Mrs. Willie Sherrell Polk; one son, Jerry Polk; three sisters,. Mrs. L. C. Biles, Mrs. J. B. Kitchens,. Mrs. Curtis Bowden; three brothers, Hugh Polk, Max Polk, all of Jackson; Thomas Polk of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
    Pallbearers were V. H. Ham, Herschel Harris, Bill Sasser, C. L. Ridgeway, R. J. Thornton, W. W. J Garr.
    Honorary pallbearers were Paul Tyler, T. A. Nutt, P. H. Weaver, W. E. McCarty, Morris Redman, and Dr. R. L. Hammond.

Polk, Willie Irene Sherrell
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1977
Last Rites Held Friday For Mrs. Polk
     Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Irene Sherrell Polk, 82, of Route 1, Jackson, were conducted Friday afternoon a t three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. R. W. Jenkins and the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Polk, widow of Bennie Hugh Polk, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, March 10th. at the residence of her son. She was the daughter of the late Henry Sherrell and the late Lucy Young Sherrell and was born September 21, 1894 in Henry County.
     She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Butts County. .
     Survivors include two sons, Hugh Polk of Jackson and Thomas Polk of Fairburn; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kitchens of Jackson, Mrs. Sara Frances Biles of Jackson, and Mrs. Betty Ruth Richmond of DeLand, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Dennis Kitchens, Wayne Kitchens, Bennie Polk, Billy Biles, Larry Biles, Kenneth Polk.

Polk, Willie Lee Byars
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Aug 1972
Mrs. Polk Buried At Oak Hill
     Mrs. Willie Lee Byars Polk of 110 West Tinsley Street, Griffin, died early Saturday morning at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
     Mrs. Polk was a native of Butts County and had lived in Griffin for the past 15 years. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church and the widow of Mr. William Chester Polk.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil Dix, the Rev. Otis Raybon and the Rev. Charles M. Pirkle officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. McDonall Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Polk is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Edna Perkins of, Florence, S. C., Mrs. Rebecca Bishop of Louisville, Ga., Mrs. Ruby Davis of McDonough, Mrs. Virginia Shead, Mrs. Betty Helms, Mrs. Charlotte Tomlin, Mrs. Brenda Fisher, all of Griffin, and Mrs. Jean Tolleson of Conley; 10 sons, Virgil Polk, Clarence Polk, Hiram Polk, Roy Polk, Lamar Polk, Glen Polk, Wayman Polk, Larry Polk, Robert Polk, all of Griffin, and Doyce Polk of Flippen two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Crane of Jackson and Mrs. Ed Churchwell of Macon; two brothers, Luther Byars of Jackson and James Byars of Eatonton; 56 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Ponceler, D. J., Mrs.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 10, 1926
     Jackson friends of Mrs. Charles S. Robison, of Atlanta, sympathize with her in the loss of her sister, Mrs. D. J. Ponceler, whose death occurred in Birmingham, Thursday.

Ponder, Amanda Webb
Mrs. Amanda Ponder is Claimed by Death
Jackson Progress Argus Mar 20 1931
     Relatives and friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Amanda Ponder, 75 years of age, which occurred in Milledgeville Saturday afternoon at 8:10; 1 f
     The body was brought to Jackson and funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at the Webb cemetery in Monroe county, with Rev. A. J. Warner, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.
     Mrs. Ponder, who was a Miss Webb previous to her marriage, was connected with a prominent Monroe county family. She formerly resided in Jackson for several years and during her residence here made a large number of friends. She was a member of the Methodist church and was highly esteemed for her fine qualities of character.
     Surviving Mrs. Ponder are two brothers, Messrs. C, .W. and T. H. Webb, of Monroe county; one sister, Mrs. C. N. Tucker, of Monroe county, and several nieces and nephews.

Ponder, John O.
Jackson Progress-Argus Feb 8, 1940
John O. Ponder, Clerk of Monroe County Court, Dies
     Friends and relatives here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. John O. Ponder, 83 years of age, clerk of Monroe county superior court for 32 years, which occurred at his home in Forsyth Saturday night. Her was a former mayor of Forsyth and was an active fraternal and civic leader.
     He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. B. E. Hatch, Miss Dixie Ponder, of Forsyth and Mrs. S. L. Norwood, of Perry; a son, Karl B. Ponder, of Birmingham.
     Funeral services were held on Forsyth Monday at 11 a.m.

Ponder, Matilda Elizabeth Curry
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Dec 1959
Mrs. L. A. Ponder Dried Sunday At Forsyth Rites
     Funeral services for Mrs. L. A. Ponder Sr., 84, prominent resident of Forsyth, who died in the Monroe County Hospital Friday after a long illness, were held Sunday at the Forsyth Methodist Church with the Rev. W. M. Whitemore and the Rev. J. H. Clarke officiating. Interment was in the Forsyth City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Ponder was a native of Monroe County; the former, Miss Matilda Elizabeth Curry and had lived in Forsyth all her life. She was a widow of Lewis Amos Ponder, Sr.
     Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. C. O. Trammell of Forsyth; Mrs. J. T. Moore, Mrs. R. M. Lyons, and Mrs. G. S. Wheeler, all of Atlanta; two sons, L. A. Ponder of Forsyth, Dick Ponder of Decatur; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
     Ash-Dillon Funeral Home of Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.

Pooser, Edward Benjamin
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Feb 1968
E. B. Pooser Died Sunday At Westbury
     Mr. Edward Benjamin Pooser, 79, retired government Security Officer at Lockheed, Atlanta, of 810 Dill Ave. Southwest Atlanta, died at the Westbury Medical Care Home Sunday afternoon after an extended illness.
     Born in Deland, Fla., the son of Mr. Edward Benjamin Pooser Sr. and Mrs. Annie Lou Finney Pooser, he was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Capital View Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Capital View Methodist Church with the Rev. J. R. Phillips officiating. Interment was in the Crest View Cemetery in Atlanta with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pooser is survived by two daughters, Mrs. O. P. David of Atlanta and Mrs. William C. Bowser Jr. of Quito, Ecuador; one sister, Mrs. Charles Kerice of
West Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Clark Pooser and John Pooser of DeLand, Fla.; eight grandchildren.

Pope, Alsoe Homer
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Feb 1941
A. H. Pope, 83, Taken By Death
     The death of Mr. Alsoe Homer Pope, one of Butts county's leading citizens, occurred Sunday night at his home at Cork, after an illness of a few days. While superintending operations on his large farm on the Ocmulgee river he contracted pneumonia and this disease was the immediate cause of death.
     Born July 31, 1858, in Jasper county, Mr. Pope had been a resident of Butts county for more than sixty years. During all these years he had taken an active interest in public affairs and was widely esteemed for his sterling integrity. He was one of this section's most successful planters and on his fertile acres practiced live-at-home farming and was a consistent advocate of hog and hominy as the basis of a successful farm program.
     A Democrat of the old school, Mr. Pope always supported the party nominees with interest and spirit. He was a great admirer of President Roosevelt and during the1 national campaign last year gave of his time and means to advance the party interest. He was a member of the Flovilla Methodist church and a Mason.
     He was frequently mentioned as a candidate for county commissioner and other offices but never consented to become an avowed candidate, but gave unquestioned allegiance to candidates of his choice and ever placed principles first. He was loyal to his friends. He practiced temperance in his daily living. With many of the modern day isms Mr. Pope had but little patience.
     Impressive funeral rites for this beloved citizen were held at the Flovilla Methodist church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. A large number of friends and relatives gathered for a final tribute and beautiful floral offerings attested the affection in which he was held. The Rev. E. W. McDougal, pastor of the church, conducted the services.
     The pallbearers were Frank Ogletree, W. A. Smith Sr., Ernest Smith, W. O. Moore, Jace Moore, Sam J. Smith. Interment was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Mrs. Senie Torbet; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Newman of Ocala, Fla., and Mrs. A. J. Welch of McDonough; three sisters, Mrs. N. K. Vickers of Flovilla; Mrs. Fannie Lane of Forsyth and Mrs. Lewis Lane of Jenkinsburg; a brother, James Pope of Macon.

Pope, Annie Jane Baldwin
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Sep 1930
Death Summons Comes to Beloved Woman
     The death of Mrs. S. M. Pope, prominent and beloved woman of Jackson, occurred early Sunday morning at her home on Covington street. Mrs. Pope's death followed a long period of ill health.
     Before her marriage, Mrs. Pope was Miss Annie Baldwin, of Monticello, member of an old and prominent Jasper county family. She had been a life long member of the Methodist church and took great interest in its activities. She was 74 years of age and had been married to Mr. Pope for fifty-four years. Celebration of their golden wedding was an interesting event of four years ago.
     Mrs. Pope had been a resident of Jackson for a long member of years and during her residence had made hosts of friends who are grieved to learn of her death. She possessed many admirable qualities of character that made her widely beloved.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the Jackson Methodist church. Rev. Augustus Ernest, of Madison, a former pastor here, assisted by Rev. T. M. Sullivan, officiated. Many friends gathered for a final tribute of love and the floral offerings sent by relatives, friends and organizations were numerous and beautiful. The pallbearers were Messrs. W. W. Jamerson, Dr. J. N. Weems, F. C. Rossey, Col. H. W. Nalley, C. C. Jinks and H. S. Downs. Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Mrs. Pope is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. W. W. Jamerson, of Jackson, and Mrs. J. N. Weems, of Cartersville; (a third daughter, Mrs. H. W. Nalley, of Alamo, died several years ago); seven grandchildren, Mrs. F. C. Rossey, of Miami; Misses Frances, Julia and Lavert Weems, of CartersviIle; William Jamerson, of New York City; Norwood and Pope Weems, of Cartersville; two great-grandchildren, Patsy and Audrey Ann Rossey; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Fears, Mrs. Lessie, Simmons, Mrs. Charlie Saunders, all of Madison and Mrs. Sherrod Malone, Sr., of Monticello.
Pope, Annie Laurie Spencer
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 17, 1958
Last Rites Held Here Monday for Mrs. E. M. Pope
     Funeral services for Mrs. E. M. Pope, Sr., of Stockbridge, were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Don Welch officiating. Interment was in the Jackson cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Death came to Mrs. Pope in an Atlanta hospital Saturday night, after an illness of a year's duration.
     The former Miss Annie Laurie Spencer, she was the daughter of Mrs. George Spencer of Jackson and the late Mr. Spencer.
     A native Butts countian, she born and reared in the Towaliga District, but had made her home in Atlanta and Stockbridge for a number years. Her church membership was in the Towaliga Baptist Church,
     Her friendly disposition and affable manner made her a host of friends who were shocked to hear of her passing.
     Survivors include her husband, E. M. Pope, Sr.; mother, Mrs. George Spencer; four sisters, Mrs. James Whitaker, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. A. J. Swafford, Atlanta; Mrs. J. C. Fish, Monticello, and Mrs. J. C. Lunsford, Decatur.
     Five brothers, A. G. Spencer, Jackson; W. P. and H. V Spencer both of Atlanta; James Spencer, Plymouth, N. C. and T. L. Spencer, Clarkesville, Ga.; three step-children, Mrs. W. H. Mitchell, Barnesville; E.M. Pope, Jr., Griffin, and Mrs. Vincent Jones, Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Serving as pallbearers were David Ridgeway, L. M. Spencer, Otis Weaver, P. H. Weaver, Ralph Evans and Edwin Sims.
     
Pope, Annie Myrs
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 20, 1920
  Card Of Thanks.
     We wish to thank our many friends, neighbors and relatives for their kindness during the illness and death of our little daughter, Annie Myrs, and for the beautiful floral offerings. We will ever remember them, also Dr. Harper. We will love and appreciate him for his kind, affectionate care of our little darling babe. God gave her to us but only for a short time. He took her back for His little angel. She was placed beside her little brother, that had preceded her, in the cemetery at Sardis church. Rev. Mr. Fincher officiating. The little darling left behind for us Mary Will and John Ellis.
     God in His wisdom knoweth best.
Mr. and Mrs. Dozier Pope.

Pope, Arthur David
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Oct 1973
A. D. Pope Died Sunday In Jackson
     Mr. Arthur David Pope, 86, of 246 North Mulberry Street in Jackson, died Sunday morning, October 21st, at Sylvan Grove Hospital where he had been a patient for the past several weeks.
     Born in Meriwether county April 16, 1886, he was the son of the late Mr. David Thomas Pope and Mrs. Dora Williams Pope. He had resided in Jackson about 20 years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church where he served as an honorary member of the official board.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Gray, pastor of Jackson United Methodist Church, and Rev. N. O. L. Powell officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pope is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katie Lee O'Neal Pope; one daughter, Mrs. Kathryn P. Haisten; both of Jackson; one son, Arthur D. Pope, Jr., Charlotte, North Carolina; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Harry Redman, A. V. Maddox, Dr. Robert H. Pinckney, Dr. Roy Goff, Lee Roy O'Neal, Dr. Jack. Newman.
     Members of the official board of Jackson United Methodist Church served as honorary escort.

Pope, Bobby Melvin
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 88
Hydraulic ax killed Monticello man Friday
     Bobby Melvin Pope, 44, of Route 3, Monticello, was killed instantly Friday morning when a hydraulic ax he was using to cut wood fell on him.
     The accident occurred at a logging site on Jack Maddox Bridge Road in Butts County.
     Sheriffs Department officer Kenny Morgan said that Pope had the ax suspended and was repairing a cylinder on the ax when it fell, pinning him between the back part of the ax and a tire.
     Morgan said the ax part of the machinery weighs several hundred pounds and hit Pope in the chest area.
     Pope was half owner of Pope Brothers Logging Co. located in Monticello.

Pope, Dan, Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus April 13, 1886
Drowned.
     On Tuesday night of last week at Goodman's ferry, on Ocmulgee river, Dan Pope, colored, the ferryman, finding his cabin surrounded by water from the swollen river, attempted to carry his wife and three children in a batteau to a place of safety, but the batteau being upset the mother and children were drowned. The ferry connects Butts and Jasper counties.
Monroe Advertiser.

Pope, Daniel Fred, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Feb 1986
     Daniel Fred Pope Jr., 58, of 509 E. Third St., Jackson, died Saturday morning at his residence.
     Mr. Pope was born in Lithonia, son of the late Daniel Fred Pope Sr. and Katie Lou Smith Pope who survives. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a master sergeant and was the recipient of the Legion of Merit award and many other decorations. He was a member of the Gateway Pentecostal Church, a Mason, and a member of Forest Park Lodge No. 599.
     Survivors include his wife, Virginia Lane Pope of Jackson; son, Dr. Gregory Pope of Locust Grove; daughters, Toya Atkins of Locust Grove and Tina Pace of Ola, Ga.; mother Katie Lou Smith Pope of Stockbridge; brothers, Raymond Pope of Miami, Fla.,
George Pope of Decatur, Baron Pope of Hapeville, Kenneth Pope of Stockbridge, John
Pope, of Conyers, Richard Pope of Fayetteville, the Rev. Vandy Pope of Texas, and Stan Pope of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Doris Walters of Barnesville, Loudean Pope of Stockbridge, Juanita Rivas of Tepic, Mexico, Kathy Mathis of Asheville, N.C., Mrs. Robbie Sweat of Atlanta; 7 grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
     Graveside funeral services were conducted Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Jackson cemetery with full military honors. The Rev. Vandy Pope, Dr. Gregory Pope and Rev. W. H. Ollis Jr. officiated.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pope, E. M., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 May 1968
Father of Mrs. Vincent Jones Died Sunday
     Mr. E. M. Pope, Sr., 85, of Zebulon, member of a prominent and influential Pike County family, died at noon Sunday at. a private nursing home in Thomaston. He had been in declining health for the past several years and seriously ill for more than a month.
     Born March 18, 1883 Mr. Pope was the son of Mr. Arthur Pope and Mrs. Sara Gray Pope. A life long resident of Zebulon, Mr. Pope was a retired employee of the State Department of Agriculture. He was a member of the Zebulon Methodist Church and
was superintendent of the Sunday School for 25 years.
     Graveside services were conducted Monday afternoon at four o'clock from the Zebulon Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Nicholas officiating. Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pope is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Vincent Jones of Jackson and Mrs. W. H. Mitchell of Barnesville; one son, E. M. (Bubber) Pope Jr. of Griffin; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
     Pallbearers were John H. Baker, Robert Mitchell, J. J. Edwards, J. M. Sullivan, C. R. Gwynn Jr., Sim McKinley, W. J. Franklin, W. J. Barrett.

Pope, E. M., Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Sep 1974
Griffin Rites For Mr. Pope Sr.
     Mr. E. M. Pope, Jr., of Maple Drive, Griffin, retired textile executive, died about 12:30 o'clock Sunday morning at the Living Center of Griffin where he had been a patient for several months. Mr. Pope had been in declining health for the past two years.
     A native of Zebulon, he was member of a prominent Pike County family, the son of the late Mr. E. M. Pope, Sr. and Mrs. Minerva Barrett Pope.
     Mr. Pope graduated from the public schools of Zebulon and attended Georgia Tech. He was president for a number of years of All Star Knit Wear Company in Griffin, a plant that manufactures athletic hose which were sold to many college and professional teams both in the southeast and over the country. He was a member of tile First United Methodist Church of Griffin and a member of the Griffin Elks Lodge. Mr. Pope was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Force.
     Funeral service were conducted Monday afternoon, September 2nd, at two o'clock from the chapel of Pittman Rawls Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev. Lamar Cherry, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Griffin, officiating.
     Mr. Pope. is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Vincent S. Jones of Jackson and Mrs. W. H. Mitchell, Jr. of Barnesville; a son, Bob Willis, Griffin; nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were T. M. Sullivan, Homer Grissom, Ralph Darsey, Jr., Grady Daniel Hugh Davis, and Richard Hawkins.

Pope, Edna Elizabeth
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jan 1983
     Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Pope, 54, of 630 Covington St., Jackson, died Saturday at South Fulton Hospital after an illness of several months.
     Mrs. Pope was born in Salisbury, N. C. and had lived in Butts County for several years.
     Survivors include her husband, Alton Pope of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Marshall of Arlington, Texas; sons, Robert N. Pope of McDonough and Benjamin A. Pope of Jackson: daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kathy Fincher of Jackson; mother, Mrs. May Plunkett of Jackson; sister, Mrs. Lavaughn Vaughn of Jackson; brother, Jimmy Plunkett of Covington; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Parks officiating. Burial was in the Worthville Methodist Cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pope, Ella Agnes Waits
  Butts County Progress December 19, 1913
Mrs. A. H. Pope Died Monday Night At Cork
     A death that caused regret to hundreds of friends throughout the county was that of Mrs. A. H. Pope, who passed away at her home at Cork Monday night at 10 o'clock. Death was due to cancer from which she had suffered for a long while.
     Mrs. Pope was 58 years old on the first of October. She had an unusually large circle of friends and all who knew her loved her for her many excellent traits of character. She lived unselfishly for those about her and her death was a blow to the community.
     Surviving Mrs. Pope are her husband, Mr. A. H. Pope, one of the county's best known citizens; two brothers, Dr. W. J. Waits and Charlie Waits; three sisters, Mrs. William Moore, of Barnesville, Mrs. Web Bryant, of Flovilla and William Hataway, of Gladesville.
     Mrs. Pope was a member of the Methodist church and the funeral was held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning from the Flovilla Methodist church, Rev. J. T. Pendley officiating. The funeral was largely attended by sorrowing friends from all parts of the county. Interment was in the Flovilla cemetery.
     In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of many friends.

Pope, Emily Virginia Maddox
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 3, 1923
Mrs. Emily Pope Called By Death
     The death of Mrs. Emily Virginia Pope, 77 years of age, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. K. Vickers, Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock. She was stricken with paralysis and expired soon after the fatal attack.
     Mrs. Pope was a prominent and widely beloved woman of the county. She is survived by three children, Mrs. J. M. Pope ad Mrs. J. S. Moxley, of Macon and Mrs. N. K. Vickers, of Flovilla; two brothers, Mr. F. M. Maddox of Flovilla, and Mr. D. A. Maddox, of Pitts, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Barnes and Mrs. Nolen, of Flovilla, and Mrs. S. H. Malone, of Jacksonville, Fla.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. W. O. Sharp conducted the services and interment was in the churchyard.

Pope, Essie O'Neal
Jackson Progress Argus 15 May 1991
     Mrs. Essie O'Neal Pope, 98, formerly of the Worthville community in Butts County, died Saturday morning at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 13, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Marty Duren officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pope was born in Butts County, daughter of the Late William Mitchell O'Neal and Mary Thompson O'Neal. She was the widow of John Henry Pope.
     She was a member of Worthville Baptist Church for many years. For 10 years she resided at the Branan Towers Retirement Center in Atlanta, and since February 1990 has been a resident at Starcrest Nursing Home in McDonough.
     Survivors include her children, Alton Pope of Jackson, LaDelle Adams of Baton Rouge, La., Jennie Fletcher of Tucker, LaRue White of Covington, Sylvia Wilson of Decatur, and Dorothy Bledsoe of Mansfield; and her sister, Frances Lindsay of Atlanta.
     Those desiring may make a contribution to Worthville Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Pope
Pope, Esther Sitton White
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1990
     Mrs. Esther Sitton White Pope, 65, of Thomasville died Sept. 29 at her residence.
     The funeral was held Monday, Oct. 1, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bob Dixon, the Rev. David Haygood, and the Rev. Weyman Cleveland officiating. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pope was born in Easley, S.C., the daughter of the late Joseph J. Sitton and Deborah Mauldin Sitton. She was the wife of former Jackson resident Harris M. Pope. A graduate of Easley High School, she also graduated from Sullins College in Bristol, Va. Mrs. Pope was active in the American Cancer Society, was a member of the Women's Society Christian Service Circle #2, and a very active member of First United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Harris M. Pope of Thomasville; daughter, Esther S. White of Roswell; sons, Roy M. (Dusty) White of Huntsville, Ala., and Harris Miller Pope Jr. of Atlanta; grandsons, Matthew White and Michael White of Huntsville, Ala.; sister, Mrs. Harold Marshall of Lancaster, S.C.; and nieces and nephews.
     Whiddon Funeral Home in Thomasville was in charge of arrangements.

Pope, George Dozier
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1952
     George Dozier Pope, 69, residing with Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLees in the Lloyd Shoals area, died early Sunday as the result of a sudden illness. Previous to the fatal illness he had been in his usual health.
     Born in Jasper county but long-time resident of Butts county, Mr. Pope was a son of Woodson Miller Pope and his wife, Mary Jane Hooks Pope. Mr. Pope was a brother of the late Sheriff W. D. Pope Sr. He was a painter and was well known and well liked, possessing traits of character that won the esteem of friends. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p. m. at Sardis Baptist Church and Rev. Gaither Briggs of the First Baptist Church in Jackson was the officiating minister. Serving as pallbearers were Jack McLees, Dick Pope, Ellison Wilkerson, Joe Sellers, Eugene Rooks and J. W. Carter.
     Burial was in the churchyard under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Survivors are three grandchildren, Ronald Pope and Marilyn Pope of Jackson and Mrs. L. W. Owens Jr. of Sanger, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Capitola Coker of Hampton; several nieces and. nephews.

Pope, Harris Miller
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jul 1994
     Harris Miller Pope of Thomasville died Sun., June 26
     Retired Army Lt. Col. was born March 9, 1920 in Jackson, son. of the late Sheriff Walter D. Pope Sr. and Rebecca Knowles,
     He began his military career with a unit in Jackson in 1940. He did tours of duty in Korea from 1946 to 1948 and 1950 to 1952. He received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star and later became director of the regional Thomasville office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, receiving the government's highest civilian award, the Distinguished Civilian Service Award. He was married to the late Esther Sitton Pope.
     Survivors include daughter, Esther S. White of Roswell; son and daughter-in-law. Dusty and Sylvia White of North Little Rock, AR; son, H. Miller Pope of Roswell; sister, Lounette Eslinger of Elkhart, IN; brother, Sam Foster Pope of Atlanta; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

Pope, Henry Alton "Runt"
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1992
     Henry Alton "Runt" Pope of Butts County died Tues., Dec. 1, at Henry General Hospital after an extended illness.
     Funeral services were held Thursday in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Brady Blalock officiating. Interment was in the Stodghill Cemetery at Worthville.
     Mr. Pope was born in Butts County July 20, 1917, son of the late John Henry Pope and the. late Lillie Belle Washington Pope.
     He was a member of the Worthville Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the Coast Guard. He worked as a salesman.
     Survivors include sons Ben Pope of Jackson and Robert N. Pope of Jenkinsburg; daughter Beverly Marshall of Tyler, Tex.; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters Sylvia Wilson of Decatur, Jennie Fletcher of Tucker, Ladelle Adams of St. Amant, La., Dorothy Bledsoe of Mansfield and Larue White of Covington; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pope, Hettie Jean Nobles
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Feb 1994
     Hettie Jean Nobles Pope of Leisure Living, formerly of Macon, died Thurs., Feb. 17, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Graveside services were held Sat., Feb. 19, in Macon Memorial Park with Rev. Donnie Richardson and Dr. Rodney Autry officiating.
     Mrs. Pope was born Oct. 30, 1911 in Irwin County, daughter of the late Elbert and Drucilla Tucker Nobles. She was the widow of James Wesley Pope. Mrs. Pope was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
     Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James Harold and Shirley Pope of Jackson, Dewey Wayne and Joyce Pope of Macon and Elbert Normand and Gloria Pope of Woodstock; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pope, James Monroe
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 13, 1947.
J. Monroe Pope, Former Citizen, Taken by Death.
     Friends and relatives of Mr. James Monroe Pope, will regret to learn of his death November 3 at Brunswick. Mr. Pope was born in Jasper county in 1876, son of the late Mrs. Emily Maddox Pope of Butts county and William Kirby Pope. The majority of his adult life was spent in Macon where he was employed by the Southern Railway System. Since his retirement six years ago, he had made his home at St. Simons, Ga.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 4, at the Baptist church in Brooklet and interment was in the churchyard there.
     He is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. N. K. Vickers of Flovilla and Mrs. J. S. Moxley of Macon; one half-sister Mrs. Lewis Lane of Jenkinsburg; four nieces, Mrs. W. A. Smith Jr., Flovilla, Mrs. Olan Baker and Mrs. E. L. Killebrew, Macon, and Mrs. David Brisendine of Griffin.
     
Pope, Joe
The Jackson Argus November 25, 1898
Another Killing in Jasper.
     This week records another bloody murder in Jasper county, the victim being a young man by the name of Joe Pope, a nephew of Sherrod Pope, of the Star Store. The following sent out from Monticello on the 21st inst. gives the details as far as they have yet been discovered.
     Joe Pope, a young man eighteen years old, the only son of the late Thomas C. Pope, who died only a few months ago, had been missed since Saturday night. This morning after a few hours' effort on the part of an organized searching party, his mangled body was found in a meadow just in the rear of the jail lot.
     Young Pope lay under a cedar tree not more than thirty yards from the railroad. The surroundings gave evidence of a stubborn struggle, a two pound weight and an open knife being found on the spot, whilst the fence and trees were besmeared with blood. The skull was crushed and the brain partly beaten out. A bullet hole, passing from the forehead to the back of the head, showed that a rifle or pistol also had played a part in the crime.
     The young man had drawn a sum of money Saturday afternoon. A strong combination of circumstances point to the guilt of two negroes, now under arrest, and they may feel grateful if they are favored with a trial.
     Sherrod Pope, was taken from the jail Tuesday and lynched. The coroner had been all the morning investigating the murder of young Joe Pope, which occurred Saturday night, and as soon as the jury returned a verdict that the negro did the killing and that his purpose was robbery, the citizens overpowered the sheriff and took his jail keys.
     They at once made way to the jail and dragged the crouching negro from his cell. He pleaded piteously when he found that there was no longer chance for him to escape punishment for his crime. He was carried a few hundred yards to a skirt of woods and in a few minutes several hundred pistol shots rang out and as the volume of smoke rolled away toward the foothills the residents of the town knew that it was all over.

Porter, John Clayton
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Oct 1990
     John Clayton Porter, 31, died Monday, Oct. 22, at his residence at 748 Brookwood Ave. in Jackson.
     Mr. Porter will be taken to Bannister Funeral Home in Dahlonega for funeral services and burial, date unknown at this time.
     Mr. Porter was born in Lumpkin County to John Neil Porter and Shirley Louise Lawrence Porter of Jackson.
     Survivors include his parents; wife, Joy King Porter; daughter, Crystal Lynn Porter; son, John Michael Porter; sister, Kathy Duff of Dawsonville; brothers, Kenneth Porter and Tony Allen Porter, both of Jackson; grandmothers Kathleen Porter of Jackson and Maggie Barnes of Dawsonville.
     Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of local arrangements.

Pope, John Dozier (Bud)
Jackson Progress Argus Mar 1969
J. D. Pope, Butts Sheriff Died Friday
     Mr. John Dozier (Bud) Pope, 61 Sheriff of Butts County for 21 years and one of Georgia's most widely known law enforcement officers, died about five o'clock Friday morning at Emory University Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Born September 6, 1907, Mr. Pope was son of the late Mr. Walter D. Pope, also a former Butts County Sheriff and one of the most popular men to ever hold that office, and Mrs. Rebecca Knowles Pope. Mr. Pope was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, and Georgia Sheriff's Association, and also a Mason.
     Mr. Pope was winner in the September primary and run-off for a new four-year term of office beginning January 1, 1969. Because of the popularity of Mr. Pope and the high esteem in which he was held, the offices in the County Courthouse were closed all day Saturday with businesses closing between the hours of the funeral in tribute to his memory. A great concourse of friends and mourners from this section of the state filled the First Baptist Church to pay tribute.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Folsom, pastor, and Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pope is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Mackey Pope of Jackson; three sons, John D. Pope Jr. of Duluth, Minn., Cary O. Pope and Joseph Eugene Pope, both of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Lunette Eslinger of Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. Fannie Callaway of Atlanta, and Mrs. Ruth Sellers of Jackson; four brothers, Lawrence Pope of Atlanta, Foster Pope of Atlanta Harris Pope of Thomasville, and W. D. Pope Jr. of Jackson; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     The body of Sheriff Pope lay in state at the Baptist Church thirty minutes prior to the funeral.
     Active pallbearers included Barney Wilder, Lewis Weldon, Dr. W. G. Smith, Neal Baker, Homer Capps, Nevin Duffey.
     Honorary pallbearers were Wilson Caston, Ed McGarity, Clyde Norris, Davis Willard, P. H. Weaver, David Ridgeway, Lee Roy O'Neal, Dean Waldrop; Harold Martin, Ronnie Howard, Dan Fears, Wayne Barnes.

Pope, John Ellis
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Oct 1944
Accident Claimed Life J. E. Pope At Power Plant
Thought to Have Been Entangled in Belt. Body Was Found Saturday Morning by Other Workers
     John Ellis Pope, 29 years of age, employee of the Georgia Power Company at the Lloyd Shoals plant, was killed early Saturday morning when he became entangled in a belt while oiling machine.
     The body was found by fellow workers early Saturday. The accident is believed to have happened around 3 or 4 o'clock.
     On night duty as oil man in the main machinery room, Mr. Pope is believed to have been caught in a belt. The left arm was torn off and the body otherwise bruised and mangled
     He had been affiliated with the power company for some months. Previously he had been employed by the Atlanta-Macon Motor Express, Inc.
     A man of industry and skilled in his line of work, Mr. Pope was held in high esteem by fellow workers. He was esteemed for high qualities of character and had many friends in the county who were shocked by the tragedy.
     Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Pope, he had spent most of his life in Butts county. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Jackson.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Dorothy J ones; a son, Ronald, 6, and a daughter, Marilyn, 4; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Pope, all of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at the Baptist church here Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the pastor, Rev. Gaither Briggs, and Rev. E. M. Wise of the Methodist church officiated. Friends, relatives and organizations showed esteem by lovely floral offerings. Favorite songs were sung by members of his Sunday school class.
     The pallbearers were Donald Bankston, B. Y. Lunceford, J. M. Nutt, Mercer Hodges, K. A. Biles, Leonard Dodson.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.

Pope, John Groves
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 13, 1949.
John G. Pope Taken by Death.
     John Groves Pope, 79, died Friday after several months of declining health. Services were held Sunday at 2 o'clock at Sardis church and Rev. Gaither Briggs officiated. The pallbearers were nephews and burial was in the church cemetery with the Haisten Funeral Home in charge of plans.
     Mr. Pope was born February 12, 1870 in Jasper county, the son of Miller Woodson Pope and Mary Jane Hooks Pope. He had been a resident of Butts county for many years, and was engaged in farming until advancing age and ill health forced his retirement. Mr. Pope was esteemed for his fine qualities of character and had a host of friends.
     Mr. Pope, who never married, is survived by one brother, G. D. Pope, of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Smith Coker of Hampton; several nieces and nephews, including Sheriff J. D. Pope of Butts county. He was brother of the late Sheriff Walter D. Pope.

Pope, Kate Orlena Walthall
  Butts County Progress December 29, 1911
Mrs. J. A. Pope Passed Away Friday
     After an illness of several months, Mrs. John Henry Pope died at the home of her parents, Captain and Mrs. F. L. Walthall, last Friday. Her condition had been serious for several weeks and only Thursday she was brought to Jackson. The change was not beneficial and she passed away Friday morning.
     News of Mrs. Pope's death caused widespread regret. She belonged to one of the most prominent families in Butts county, and the sympathy of many friends go out to the bereaved family circle. Before moving to Jackson Mrs. Pope had lived in Worthville district where her husband is a well-to-do planter and leading citizen.
     Mrs. Pope is survived by her husband; three children, LaRue, Dorothy and Walthall; her parents, Captain and Mrs. F. L. Walthall; four sisters, Miss Ethel Walthall, Mrs. R. S. LeQuinn, of Dubach, La., Mrs. Mamie Garner and Mrs. Franl Rouse, of Altoona, Ala., Three brothers, Raymond, of Birmingham, and Ed and Emmett Walthall, of Atlanta.
     The funeral was held from the Jackson Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by Dr. Robert VanDeventer. Interment was in the city cemetery.
  
Pope, Kathleen Strickland
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Apr 1988
     The funeral for Kathleen Strickland Pope of Charleston, S.C., will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home in Charleston. Burial will be in Charleston.
     Mrs. Pope was a native of Butts County, the last survivor of the 12 children of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Strickland. She had resided for many years at 143 South Battery in the historic section of Charleston.
     For many years her husband was in the real estate business in Charleston, and she had lived with family in Arizona for several years.
     Survivors include many nieces and nephews.
     The J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home, 232 Calhoun St., Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Pope, Katie Lee O'Neal
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jan 1980
Pope Rites Were Held Thursday
     Funeral Services for Mrs. Katie Lee O'Neal Pope, 87, of 887 McDonough Road, were held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in Haisten Chapel. The Rev. Phil DeMore and Rev. Ben Wright officiated and interment was in the Jackson City cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Pope died Tuesday morning at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg following lengthy illness. A native of Pike County, she and late husband, A. D. Pope Sr. had made their home in Jackson for a number of years. She was a member the Jackson United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Haisten of Jackson; a son, Mr. A.D. Pope, Jr. of Charlotte, N. C.; a sister, Mrs. Stanley Lee of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren and great grandchild.
     Pallbearers were Dr H. Pinckney, Dr. Roy Goff, Edward Washins, Denny O'Neal, Clay Sanders and Bill Fletcher.

Pope, Larry Fred
Jackson Progress Argus 15 May 1985
     Larry Fred Pope Jr., 20, of 2963 Hollis Road, Macon, died Saturday from injuries sustained May 1 in a bicycle-car accident in Macon.
     Mr. Pope, formerly of Jackson, was a freshman at Macon Junior College where he was studying computer science. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and a member of High Point Baptist Church.
     Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pope Sr. of Mauk; his mother, Peggy Hancock Pope of Indian Springs; sisters, Paula Pope of
Forsyth, Julie Pope Clements of Macon, Cindy and Sheri Pope, both of Indian Springs; brother, Robert Cassell of Mauk; grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Felton C. Bloodworth of Mauk; grandfather, Fred Paul Pope of Macon; grandmother, Corinne Hancock of Macon; and a nephew.
     The funeral was held Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary in Macon. Burial was in the Cedar Ridge Cemetery.

Pope, Lawrence Crawford
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Apr 1981
Pope Rites Were Held Tuesday
     Graveside services for Lawrence C. Pope, of 338 Deerfield Drive, Jonesboro, were held Tuesday, March 31st, at 2:00 p.m. in Camp Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Jack H. Ballard officiated with Pope Dickson & Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pope was a native of Butts County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Pope, Sr. He had spent much of his adult life in Atlanta where he was assistant parts manager at Wade Ford at the time of his death.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Naomi J. Pope of Jonesboro; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Ellen Lovingood of Fayetteville; a son, William W. Pope of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Callaway of Jackson and Mrs. Lounette Eslinger of Elkhart, Ind.; three brothers, W. D. Pope, Jr. of Jackson, Harris M. Pope of Thomasville and Sam F. Pope of Atlanta; seven grandchildren.

Pope, Lillian Hooten
  Jackson Progress-Argus, December 9, 1948.
Mrs. G. D. Pope Called by Death.
     Mrs. G. D. Pope, 59 years of age, died at her at Four Points Sunday afternoon at 2:30 after a long illness.
     The former Miss Lillian Hooten of Henry county, she had resided in Butts county several years. She was a member of Sardis Baptist church and had many friends in the community who regret to know of her death. The family moved several months ago from Jackson to Four Points.
     Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 at Sardis church. Rev. Gaither Briggs of the Jackson Baptist church officiated and burial was in the churchyard. the Thornton Funeral Home directed plans.
     The pallbearers were V. L. Jinks, Ray Maddox, E. R. Wilkerson, Bill Spinks, Eros Spinks, Jack McLees.
     Survivors are her husband, well known painting contractor; a sister, Mrs. Annie Spinks of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Miss Virginia Wilkerson, John Ronald, and Dorothy Marilyn Pope.

Pope, Margaret Amelia Hoffman
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jan 1957
Col. Harris Pope's Wife Died Monday In German City
     Butts county friends of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Harris Pope were shocked Monday to hear of the sudden death in Germany of Mrs. Pope from a heart attack.
     Col. Pope was stationed with the 87th Infantry Regiment in Aschaffenburg, Germany.
     Funeral plans are incomplete at this time.
     Mrs. Pope is the former Miss Margaret Hoffman of Redmond, Oregon. She was 38 years of age and the couple had no children.

  Jackson Progress Argus 31 Jan 1957
Last Rites Are Held in Oregon For Mrs. Pope
     Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Amelia Pope, wife of Lt. Col. Harris Pope of Jackson, were held Monday, January 21, in the Free Methodist Church of Redmond, Oregon. The Rev. Byron Jacobson officiated, assisted by Rev. Emil Howell. Interment was in Redmond cemetery.
     Mrs. Pope died January 7 in Germany of a heart attack. Her husband accompanied her remains to Redmond for burial.
     Mrs. Pope was a graduate of the Redmond, Ore., High School and a former member of the Army Nurses Corps, having seen service in Korea.
     In addition to her husband she is survived by three brothers and a sister.

Pope, Martha J. Maddox
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 21, 1923
Mrs. Mattie Pope Called By Reaper.
     The death of Mrs. Mattie Pope, 74 years of age, occurred Thursday morning, December 13, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Stubbs, in Newton County. She had been sick for only a short time.
     Surviving Mrs. Pope are one daughter, Mrs. J. T. Stubbs; two sisters, Mrs. A. E. Moss and Mrs. Emory Maddox; one brother, Mr. W. T. Maddox.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 11 o'clock at Macedonia. The services were conducted by Dr. Robert VanDeventer, pastor of the First Baptist church, and interment was in the churchyard.
  
Pope, Mary Jane Hooks
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 5, 1918
Mrs. Mollie Pope Passed To Reward
     Mrs. Mollie Pope, 72 years of age, died at her home at Worthville Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, death coming after an illness of several years, Though her long illness she was a patient sufferer and bore her trials with christian fortitude.
     Before marriage Mrs. Pope was miss Mollie Hooks, of Jasper county. She was one of the most highly esteemed women in the county and for fifteen years had been a member of Sardis church. She was a consecrated christian and was widely known and loved for her many loved traits of character.
     Mrs. Pope is survived by four sons, Messrs. J. G. and Dozier Pope, of Camp Wheeler; Mr. Oscar J. Pope, of Florida, and Lieu. W. D. Pope, of Camp Wheeler; one sister, Miss Zipporah Hooks.
     The funeral was held at Sardis church in Henry county Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Unusually pretty and numerous floral tributes attested the esteem of friends. Rev. I. G. Walker conducted the services and interment was in the church yard.
  
Pope, Mary Will Coleman
Jackson Progress Argus 06 May 1943
Mrs. J. D. Pope Died Suddenly At Home Friday
     Mrs. John Dozier Pope, 33 years of age wife of Sheriff J. D. Pope and one of the county's widely beloved young women, died at her home on McDonough Road Friday afternoon of a heart attack.
     She had suffered from a heart ailment for some years and her death was sudden and came as a shock to the family and friends.
     Mrs. Pope, the former Miss Mary Will Coleman, was reared in Jackson and attended the schools here. She was a beautiful and popular young woman and had friends among all classes. She was the center of a devoted family circle and was admired for her loyalty to her friends. Mrs. Pope was a member of the First Baptist church.
     Impressive funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and Rev. Gaither A. Briggs, the pastor, officiated. The services were attended by scores of friends and relatives and the lovely flowers attested the high esteem in which she was held. In addition to selections by the choir, Mr. Briggs sang a solo.
     Pallbearers were Paul Maddox, Paul Tyler, John Yarborough, Ralph Carr, W. G. Smith and J, W. Carter.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are her husband and one son, John Dozier Pope Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Y. Coleman; two sisters, Mrs. A. G. Spencer and Miss Etwoile Coleman; five brothers, Frank and Harry Coleman of Miami, Fla.; Sam Coleman of Atlanta; Alton and John L. Coleman of Jackson.

Pope, Mervyn Thaxton
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Nov 1991
     Mrs. Mervyn Thaxton Pope, 70, of 648 McDonough Road in Jackson died Wednesday, Oct. 30, at her residence folowing a lengthy illness.
     The funeral was conducted Friday, Nov. 1, at First Baptist Church in Jackson, with the Rev. Bill O'Conner officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pope was born in Butts County, daughter of the late William Monroe and Clyde Gray Thaxton. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Walter D. (Dick) Pope; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and John B. Long; grandson, Bryan Kish, all of Jackson; brother and sister-inlaw, Riley and Jo Thaxton of Anniston, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     Retired from the U. S. Civil Service, Mrs. Pope wasm employed by the Selective Service System for 28 years. She was a member of the Selective Service System Club of Georgia
     Mrs. Pope was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 102, and was a staff member of Georgia Girls State for 25 years and had served on it's board of directors.

Pope, Nancy
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1944
Mrs. Nancy Pope Called By Death
     Mrs. Nancy Pope, 74 years of age, died at the home of her son, M. W. Pope in Jackson Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock after an illness of several weeks.
     Born in Jasper county, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Chafin Pope, she had long been a resident of Butts county where she had many friends. She was a member of New Hope church in Jasper county.
     Survivors are one son, M. W. Pope of Jackson; one grandson, Sgt. W. J. Pope, US Air Corps, Foster Field, Texas; a granddaughter, Miss Gladys Pope of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. W. L. Lane of Jenkinsburg; Mrs. J. S. Moxley of Macon, and Mrs. N. K. Vickers of Flovilla; several nieces and' nephews.
     Funeral services are to be held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Fellowship Presbyterian church, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Pope, Noel Boone
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1987
     Noel Boone Pope, 55, of 580 Indian Springs St., Jackson, died yesterday morning at the Living Center in Griffin where he was a patient.
     Graveside services with full military honors were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Andersonville National Cemetery.
     Mr. Pope, a native of Tylertown, Miss., had lived in Atlanta and Mobile, Ala. several years before relocating to Georgia. He was a salesman for the Southern Leather Co. for many years before his retirement. He served in the Army during World War II at Guadacanal, and he was a member of the Capitol View Masonic Lodge in Atlanta.
     Survivors include his wife, Mary Gowen Pope of Jackson; son, Lawrence Norman Pope Sr. of Boulder, Colo.; daughter, Mrs. A. P. (Marcia) Woffard of Forsyth; grandchildren, Barbara J . Suddeth, Jeraldine Busey, Lawrence Norman Pope, Gregory Boone Pope, and Mary Elizabeth Pope; one great-grandchild; brothers, E. L. Pope Sr. of Pahokee, Fla., Wallace Pope of Zachary, La., and Emmett E. Pope of Tylertown. Miss.; many nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pope, Nola Vemita Kitchens
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Apr 1986
     Nola Vemita Kitchens Pope, 78, of 2101 Covington Square, Covington, died Saturday at Newton County Hospital.
     Mrs. Pope was a native of Butts County, daughter of the late William Robert (Bud) Kitchens and the late Clara Pulliam Kitchens. She was the widow of William Walthal Pope. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Covington and a former member of Worthville Baptist Church.
     Survivors include three daughters, Thelma Fleming of Decatur, Vivian White of Covington, and Annette Shoults of Decatur; sons, Roland Pope of Jackson, Don Pope of Sanford, Fla., Jerry Pope of Stone Mountain, and Dennis Pope of Houston, Texas; 18 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; sisters, Merle Kitchens of Jackson and Kate Owens of Conyers; brothers, Glaydon Kitchens of Atlanta and Gervis Kitchens of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. at Worthville Baptist Church with the Rev. M. F. Holt officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pope, Oscar Bryans
  Jackson Progress-Argus, August 29, 1946.
Three Lives Lost Sunday on Jackson Lake in Boat Accident, Fall from Boat.
     A motor boat accident on Jackson Lake late Sunday claimed the lives of of two Jackson men, O. B. Pope, operator of the Sinclair Service Station, and W. J. Pope, projectionist at the Dixie Theater, and a third, J. A. Thomas, engineer of the Fulton County Tower, was drowned when he fell out of a boat.
     The accident happened about 7 o'clock when the boat in which the Jackson men were riding with an Atlanta driver is said to have hit an obstruction in deep water and capsized. Owner of the boat was able to swim ashore but the Messrs. Pope were drowned before they could be rescued.
     The body of O. B. Pope was recovered late Sunday and that of W. J. Pope Monday morning.
     The accident happened near the Barker camp as the group was proceeding in the direction of Jackson Lake Inn.
     Adding to the long list of tragedies on Jackson Lake, the loss of these popular Butts county men came as a shock to the family and friends.
     O. B. Pope was the son of Mrs. W. D. Pope Sr., and the late Sheriff Walter D. Pope. For some time he had operated the Sinclair Station and was popular with a large number of friends. He was a member of the First Baptist church.
     He is survived by his wife the former Miss Lucile Lavender; his mother and four brothers, Sheriff J. D. Pope, W. D. Pope Jr., and Foster Pope, all of Jackson, and Capt. Harris Pope, US Navy, now stationed in Korea; two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Sellers Jr. of Jackson and Mrs. Erwin C. Eslinger of South Bend, Ind.
     Funeral service for Mr. Pope were held at the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Officiating were Rev. J. B. Stodghill, Rev. Gaither Briggs and Rev. Ralph Goodwin. Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Home in charge.
     Pallbearers were Sam Gaynor, Wilbur Reynolds, Joseph Lockhart, Willis McElhaney, Hugh King and Stewart Maddox.
     William Joseph Pope, 23, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pope of Jackson. He served in the Army Air Corps five years, with 22 months service in the Phillippines and Japan. He held the rank of Staff sergeant and was discharged In December, 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with four bronze stars, Philippine Liberation medal with two bronze stars, World War II Victory medal, American Defense medal and Good Conduct medal.
     Before and after returning from service, Mr. Pope was connected with the Dixie Theater as projectionist. He was a member of the Baptist church and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
     Funeral services for Mr. Pope were at the First Baptist church Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gaither Briggs, pastor, officiating. The active pallbearers fro the Butts County Post VFW were Harry Ball, Albert Duke, Jr., Aldean Singley, Nesbit Moss, Orville Rooks, William Brooks.
     Honorary pallbearers were L. J. Brown, C. F. Singley, Albert Duke Sr. and John L. Coleman.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of plans.
     The body of Mr. Thomas was recovered Tuesday near the Rocky Point Fishing camp. While fishing with a group of Atlanta friends he fell out of the boat and being unable to swim went down in deep water.

Pope, Rebecca Lavonia Knowles
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jan 1964
Mrs. W. D. Pope Died Wednesday At Sylvan Grove
     Mrs. Walter D. Pope, Sr., widow of the late Sheriff Pope and, one of the county's most widely beloved women, died Wednesday night, January 8, at Sylvan Grove Hospital where she had been a patient for several weeks.
     Mrs. Pope, 77, the former Miss Rebecca Knowles, was born and reared in Butts County, daughter of the late Mr. Oscar B. Knowles and Mrs. Laney Maddox Knowles. Her husband served as Sheriff of Butts County for several terms and was one of the most popular and widely known law enforcement officers of Middle Georgia.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Pope were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. S. H. Odom and Rev. Ralph Goodwin. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Fannie P. Callaway of Atlanta; Mrs. Ruth P. Sellers of Jackson and Mrs. Irvin C. Eslinger of Elkhart, Ind.; five sons, John D. Pope and Walter D. Pope Jr., both of Jackson; Lawrence C. Pope of Atlanta, Harris M. Pope of Thomasville and Sam F. Pope of Brunswick; one sister, Mrs. Eva K. Johnson of Atlanta; two brothers, Berner Knowles of Jackson, Robert Knowles of Atlanta; 16 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

Pope, Ruby Nobles
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 May 1987
     Ruby Nobles Pope, 85, formerly of 222 Lyons St., Jackson, died Sunday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital. She had been a patient at Westbury Nursing Home since July 1986.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill O'Conner officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     A native of Twiggs County, Mrs. Pope was the daughter of Joseph and Mattie Churchwell Nobles. She was the widow of Marvin William Pope who died in 1951.
     Mrs. Pope was employed by Pepperton Cotton Mill in Jackson before her retirement
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Fidelis' Mobley Sunday School Class.
     Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Watson Vaughn of Jackson; granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Marie and Lisa Pickett, both of Jackson; brothers, Bernard Nobles' of Danville, Ga., and Terrell Nobles of Macon; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pope, Seletha Jane Maddox
  The Jackson Argus June 21, 1895
In Memory of Mrs. Seletha Pope.
Died at Worthville, June 6, 1885.
She's bid the charm of earth farewell,
No more on earth she'll roam;
She's gone where holy angels dwell,
To find a peaceful home.
A vacant spot with us she's left,
No one on earth can fill,
But do not mourn, O, ye bereft,
It was the Maker's will.
God plants His lovely flowers on earth,
In mirth they bloom today,
Tomorrow, they shall bow their floral heads
And droop and fade away.
But she's not dead, she only rests,
From earthly cares she's free;
And her immortal soul is blest,
In bright eternity.
Then why should we, who loved her so,
Still weep and still be sad,
For she is happy, this we know,
She'd rather see us glad.
Then let us forget our sorrow,
And not be sad today;
We'll meet her the bright tomorrow,
If we walk the holy way.
W. H. W.

Pope, Senie Agnes Moore
Jackson Progress Argus April 13, 1967
Mrs. A. H. Pope Died Friday At Emory Hospital
     Mrs. A. H. Pope, 91, of McDonough, a native of Butts County, died at Emory University Hospital Friday night following a brief illness and a period of failing health extending over two years. She was admitted to Emory the morning of her death.
     Born in Butts County where her late husband was a large landowner and planter in the
Cork community. Mrs. Pope was the former Miss Senie Moore, daughter of Mr. Jace Moore and Mrs. Martha Edwards Moore. She lived for a long number of years at her home here until moving to McDonough several years ago to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Cola Pope Welch.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, April 9, at 2:30 o'clock from the chapel of D. T. Carmichael & Son, McDonough. Rev. George Fields officiated with interment at Sandy Creek Cemetery below Flovilla.
     Mrs. Pope is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Welch of McDonough and Mrs. Lee H. Newman, Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. Lucy Torbet, Indian Springs and Mrs. Kay Waits, Dexter; three grandchildren, Mrs. Herman Talmadge Jr. of Atlanta, A. J. Welch Jr. of Macon, Pope Welch of Young Harris.
     Pallbearers were Bill Kimbell, W. H. Hackett, Ray Tucker, R. L. Smith, Kyle McMichael and Frank Moore.

Pope, Sherrod Malone
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jun 1943
Sherrod M. Pope Called By Death
     The death of Sherrod Malone Pope at his home on Covington street Sunday night at 11:15 removes one of Jackson's oldest and best known residents. He had been in declining health for several months and recently his condition had been grave.
     Born July 15, 1854, the son of Josiah and Frances Malone Pope, among the early settlers of Jasper county, Mr. Pope would have been 90 years old within a few. weeks. Many years ago he moved to Jackson and served a long connection with Jackson business firms. For a number of years he was in charge of the shoe department at the Jackson Mercantile Company, and by his friendly disposition and agreeable personality enjoyed a wide friendship in this territory. Because of age Mr. Pope retired from active business some years ago.
     Mr. Pope was the second oldest member of the Methodist church. Throughout an active career he was regular in attendance at church services and manifested keen interest in the church of his choice. He was a member of St. Johns lodge of Masons.
     Living in retirement recently Mr. Pope was an enthusiastic gardener. He was successful in this work and often displayed the products of the garden as a proof of his skill and ability to grow vegetables. He retained a cheerful outlook on life and was friendly in all his associations. To the last he retained an active interest in young people. He was especially well known and well liked throughout this section and hosts of friends are pained at his passing.
     Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. J. N. Weems of Cartersville and Mrs. W. W. Jamerson of Fort Valley; six grandchildren, Mrs. Ray Martin, Brunswick; Mrs. Lamar Franklin, Marietta; Mrs. F. C. Rossey, Jackson; Miss Julia Weems and Pope Weems, Cartersville; William Jamerson, Camp Hood, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Pat, Audrey and Forrest Rossey Jr., Jan and Donald Weems, Hugh Martin,. Lamar Franklin Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. W. M. Harkness, Atlanta, and Miss Frances Pope, Monticello.
     His wife, the, former Miss Annie Baldwin, of Morgan county, died 13 years ago. Funeral services for this widely known citizen were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Jackson Methodist church with the Rev. E. M. Wise officiating. The minister paid high tribute to the worth and character of a devoted member of his church. Relatives, friends and organizations sent lovely floral offerings as a token of esteem.
     Favorite hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "How Firm A Foundation," were rendered by the church choir.
     Pallbearers selected from St. Johns lodge of Masons, were W. M. Redman; B. B. Garland, A. E. Evet, Mike Allen, Arthur Stodghill, Floyd O'Neal.
     Services at the graveside were in charge of St. Johns Lodge.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes directing arrangements.

Pope, W. C.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 19, 1929
     Mrs. Edgar Biles, Mrs. L. M. Hodges and Mrs. G. W. Gilmore attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. W. C. Pope, in Covington Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Pope was formerly Miss Susie Thornton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thornton, of this county. He is survived by his widow and three children.

Pope, Walter Darden
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Sep 1938
Impressive Rites For Walter Pope A Baptist Church
Former Sheriff of Butts County and World War Veteran Succumbed in Government Hospital
     Impressive funeral services for Walter D. Pope, former sheriff of Butts county, World War veteran, active Legionnaire and widely known peace officer, who died in the United States veterans hospital in Atlanta early Saturday morning, were held at the Jackson Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
     Attending the services were a throng of friends from Butts and adjoining counties. Included were many of his war time comrades and peace officers from several counties adjacent. The floral tributes from relatives and friends and organizations were unusually numerous and beautiful.
     Pallbearers were six of his comrades with, whom he served overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces, Major Gen. H. D. Russell, of Macon, Lieut. Col. G. E. Mallet, Kirk A. Biles, W. M. Thaxton, H. K . Smith, W. C. Godsey.
     Services at the graveside were in charge of the American Legion. As Taps was sounded the body was lowered in the grave and the flag he loved and honored was presented to the family.
     In charge of the services at the church were Rev. J. S. Hartsfield, a former pastor of the First Baptist church here but now of Eastman, and Rev. J. B. Stodghill, pastor of the Worthville Baptist church.
     The death of this widely known citizen resulted from a bullet wound, said to have been self inflicted late Friday afternoon. As Mr. Pope was returning from Indian Springs in an automobile with his son, Harris Pope, he shot himself in the temple. Rushed to the U. S. veterans hospital in Atlanta he succumbed at an early hour Saturday morning.
     Death of Mr. Pope, who had been a resident of Butts county for a long number of years, came as a shock to a host or friends. For sixteen years, 1920 to 1936, he served as sheriff of Butts county and made a record as a fearless, faithful and conscientious officer. Previous to that time he had served as chief of police in Jackson. He was widely known as a peace officer and had handled many noted cases, always upholding the traditional dignity of the high office of sheriff. He was equally well known in Atlanta where his services had been used on more than one occasion in assisting officers with crime problems. Without fear himself, he faced every kind of crime problem presented and was respected for his courage and promptness in executing orders.
     Walter Pope had a long and varied career as a member of the Georgia National Guard. Enlisting in the Jackson Rifles some time in 1903, he served for many years as private, non-commissioned officer, lieutenant and captain. In 1916 he went to the Mexican Border with the Jackson Rifles in pursuit of Pancho Villa, the Mexican trouble maker. When war was declared with Germany he was stationed at Camp Wheeler and went overseas and served until the Army of Occupation returned home in 1919.
He was an active member of the James Finley Post of the American Legion and took a keen interest in the affairs of his war time comrades, assisting many to obtain compensation and the bonus to which their service entitled them.
     Surviving relatives are his wife, the former Miss Rebecca Knowles; three daughters, Mrs. W. S. Callaway, Atlanta; Misses Ruth and Lunette Pope, Jackson; six sons, John Dozier, O. B. and Lawrence Pope, Atlanta; Harris, Lawrence and Foster Pope, Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Captola Coker, McDonough; four brothers, Oscar Pope, Lakeland, FIa.; Daniel Pope, Fitzgerald, and Dozier and J. G. Pope, both of Jackson.

Pope, William
  The Jackson Argus July 31, 1908
Mr. William Pope Passes Away.
     On last Wednesday, after a lingering illness, Mr. William Pope died at his home in Worthville. He was one of the oldest and best citizens of the county, and his going away will be a loss to the community in which he has spent his life. He was one of the soldier who wore the gray, and came home to his desolate country and by energy and close attention to his farming made for himself and his family a good home and plenty of this world's goods, He was an honest, upright man, and his loved ones and large number of friends will greatly miss him. The funeral services were held Thursday morning and the remains were laid away in the Worthville cemetery.

Pope, William Joseph
(Also see Pope, Oscar Bryans)
  Jackson Progress-Argus, August 21, 1947.
In Memoriam.
     In precious memory of my loving husband, William Joseph Pope, who died one year ago today, August 25, 1946.
     A solemn year has ended, filled with grief and car
     When others seemed so happy our hearts couldn't have shared.
     You left when life was sweetest but now it is so sad.
     Though you have gone we have not forgotten for we know our loss was Heaven's gain
     And there some day we will meet again where parting comes no more.
Mrs. Joe Pope, also Mother, father, and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pope, Mrs. Gladys Kersey.

Pope, William Walthall
  Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jan 1951
Sudden Illness Claims W. W. Pope
     William Walthall Pope, 48, leading resident of Worthville, died at his home at 7 p. m. Monday as the result of a sudden illness.
     Born in Butts county of old established families, he was a son of John Henry Pope and Mrs. Kate Walthall Pope. He was a grandson of the late Capt. Felix L Walthall, Confederate veteran and representative in the legislature. He served a long connection with the Georgia National Guard and left Jackson with that unit in 1940 but did not see combat duty. He was a member of the American Legion and was active in its affairs and was a member of the Worthville Baptist church. Mr. Pope was a member of the Butts County Selective Service board and of the board of Registrars.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Vernitia Kitchens Pope; three daughters, Mrs. J. C. Fleming of Atlanta; Mrs. Lewis White of Covington and Miss Annette Pope of Jackson; four sons, Don Pope, USN, stationed at New Orleans; Jerry Rolind and Butch Pope; his father and step-mother and two grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. M. D. Bledsoe of Mansfield; Mrs. Robert White of Worthville; Mrs. J. L. Fletcher Jr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilson of Atlanta; Mrs. W. L. Adams of Columbus; one brother, Alton Pope of Columbia, S. C.
     Funeral services were held at the Worthville Baptist church Wednesday at 12:30 p. m. and Rev. A. L. Spinks officiated. The pallbearers were Marvin Bledsoe, Robert White, Rufus Kitchens, Gervis Kitchens, Graydon Kitchens and Cle Barham.
     Burial was in the church cemetery and arrangements were handled by Haisten Funeral Home.

Porch, Ben
The Jackson Argus September 25, 1908
Marshal Porch Laid to Rest.
Barnesville, Ga., Sept. 21.
     The funeral and burial of Deputy Marshal Ben Porch, who was shot and killed Sunday morning by Ben F. Perdue, was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Every business house in the city was closed during the funeral which was held at the Baptist church and conducted by Rev. O. L. Martin, the pastor.
     A large concourse of people gathered and a number of people from Forsyth, where Mr. Porch formerly resided, were present.
     Perdue has not been apprehended, although the officers have been looking for him today and $400 reward has been offered. Excitement has been running high and indignation is expressed on all sides at the crime which shocked the community more than any of recent years.

Porter, Marier
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Mar 1989
     Marier Porter, 73, of 430 W. College St., Jackson died March 5.
     The funeral was held Thursday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church
with the Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Porter was a native of Butts County and was the daughter of James and Geneva Grier. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include two sisters, Lessie Roberts of Jackson and Jessie Lou Russell of Baltimore, Md.; brothers, John Grier of Jackson and Jessie Grier of Allentown, Pa.; an aunt, Jessie Strickland of Atlanta; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Posey, David Franklin
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jul 1964
Rites Tuesday for Posey Infant
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosser of Jackson sympathize with them in the death of their infant grandson, David Franklin Posey. The child is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Posey Jr. of 230 Suzzane Drive, Warner Robins.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, July 21, at 3 o'clock at the Magnolia Park Cemetery.
     Survivors include in addition to his parents and grandparents; two brothers, Jay Posey and Carey Posey, both of Warner Robins; one sister, Cheryl Posey of Warner Robins, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Posey Sr., of Thomaston.

Postoak, Jerry Billy (J. B.)
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jan 1982
     Jerry Billy (J. B.) Postoak, 21, of Route 4, Monticello, died January 20 following an early morning automobile accident in Jasper County.
     Mr. Postoak was an employee of the Georgia-Pacific Company in Jasper County where he lived with his wife, Martha Ryles Postoak, and three year old daughter, Susanna Carol.
     He was a native of Talihina, Oklahoma.
     In addition to his wife and daughter, Mr. Postoak is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Atoka, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Wade and Miss Sharon Postoak of Atoka; a grandmother, Mrs. Mary Billy of Atoka; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 P.M. at the Mt, Pleasant Baptist Church in Milledgeville with Rev. Chuck McCrackin Officiating. Burial
was in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
     Pallbearers were George Williamson, David Ryles, Terry Tyles, Raymond Ryles, Wiley Mitchell, and Jerry Billy (J. B.) Charles Christi.

Potts, Alton Geise
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Dec 1976
Geise Potts Is Buried At Stark
     Funeral services for Alton Geise Potts, prominent local merchant, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from. the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Risher, Rev. Phil DeMore and Rev. David Black officiated and interment was in the Stark United Methodist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Potts was a native of Newton County, son of the late John M Potts and the late Bessie Vaughn Potts.
     For many years, Mr. Potts had operated the J. M. Potts & Son Grocery and General Merchandise Company in Newton County.
     Death came to the popular merchant at his home Wednesday morning, following a lengthy illness.
     Mr. Potts was a member of the Golden Fleece Lodge No. 6, F. & A.M. in Covington and of the Stark United Methodist Church. He served his country during World War II in the military service.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Lou Wyatt Potts, of Jackson; two daughters, Miss Lucy Annise Potts and Mrs. R. L. Barnes, both of Jackson; son, Alton W. Potts, of Mobile, Alabama;
Three sisters, Mrs. W. B. Burnham, of McDonough; Mrs. S. A. Washirigton, of Jackson, and Mrs. Carter S. Rose, of Marietta; two brothers, R. M. Potts and H. B. Potts, of Covington; brother-in-law, T. S. Granger, of Covington, several nieces and nephews.
     Serving as pallbearers were Stanley Washington, Alan Palmer, Charles Burn ham,. Stanley McCart, Johnny Potts and Howard Skelton.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of final arrangements.

Potts, Cassandra L. Barnes
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Apr 1950
Mrs. W. M. Potts Died in Jackson Thursday Night
     Mrs. Cassie L. Potts, wife of William M. Potts of Locust Grove, died early Thursday night, April Miss Cassie Barnes, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Turner Barnes, well-known citizens of Butts county. She had lived in Locust Grove since 1911, and was well known and beloved in that section. She held membership in the Locust Grove Methodist church.
     Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Locust Grove Methodist Church with the pastor Rev. John B. Ward, officiating, assisted by Rev. C. E. Dowis, pastor of the Locust Grove Baptist church. Interment was at the Worthville Methodist cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Howard Gardner, Emmett Daniel, Howard Childs, Andy Castellaw Sr., George Bowden, Arthur Stodghill Jr.
     Mrs. Potts is survived by her husband, William Potts; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Stodghill, Jackson; Mrs. H. T. Hall, Navasota, Texas and Mrs. L. J. Cole, Atlanta, and four grandchildren.
Potts, Gene Darrell
Jackson Progress-Argus 6 Aug 1986
     Gene Darrell Potts, ,53, of the Bolingbroke community in Monroe County, died Monday after a brief illness.
     The funeral was held today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary in Macon. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Macon,
     A former resident of Butts County, Mr. Potts was a native of Walker, County and had lived in Bolingbroke for the past seven years. He was a manager for the Delta Life Insurance Co. and was a member of the Methodist church.
     Survivors include his wife, Anne Potts of Bolingbroke; sons, Gary Potts of Macon,
Gene Darrell Potts of Flovilla, and Mark Potts of Jackson; mother, Carrie Potts of Bolingbroke; sisters, Rumelle Long of San Diego, Calif., and Mamie Etheridge of Parrott, Ga.; a brother, Joe T. Potts of Knoxville, Tenn.; and a grandchild.

Potts, Henry Wesley
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Mar 1980
  Potts Rites Held Tuesday
     Funeral services for Mr. Henry Wesley Potts, 88, of Forsyth, were held Tuesday afternoon, March 4th, at 4 o'clock in Monroe Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Edgar Pritchett officiating.
     Mr. Potts, a native of Monroe County, was a retired dairyman. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Marvin United Methodist Church of Lamar County.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sallie Elizabeth Potts of Forsyth; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Curtis of Louisville, Texas; four sons, Lamar Potts of Jackson, Travis Potts of Forsyth, Bartow Potts of Macon and Marvin Potts of Jacksonville, Fla.;
     Two sisters, Mrs. Florie Smith of Augusta and Mrs. Lois Cox of Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, Elgin Potts of Macon and Rufus Potts of Decatur, Ala.; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Potts, John M.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Aug 1955
Last Rites Are Held Wednesday For John M. Potts
     John M. Potts, 77, of Covington, Route 1, died Tuesday, August 2, in Emory University Hospital where he had been confined for one week. He was the father of Mrs. S. A. Washington and A. G. Potts of Jackson.
     Born and reared in Newton county, he had operated a grocery store in the Stewart community for the past 19 years. He was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at Hopewell Presbyterian church in Newton county with Rev. W. H. Lewis officiating, assisted by Rev. G. L. Leitze. Interment was in Hopewell cemetery under the direction of J. C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home.
     Pallbearers were Roy Aiken, Charlie Aiken, Boyce Aiken, J. C. Vaughn,. C. L. Vaughn and Ray Potts.
     Survivors include three sons, A. G. Potts of Jackson and R. M. and H. B. Potts of Covington; four daughters, Mrs. S. A. Washington of Jackson, Mrs. T. S. Granger of Covington, Mrs. C. S. Rose of Marietta and Mrs. W. B. Burnham of McDonough; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Potts, Josie Avery
  The Jackson Argus October 20, 1899
Mrs. W. M. Potts Dies.
     The Covington Enterprise gives the following account of the death of Mrs. W. M. Potts, formerly a resident of Jackson, and a lady who had many friends here.
     "Mrs. W. M. Potts, of this place, died at the home of Mr. H. H. Mabry of Rocky Plains, Ga., Tuesday morning, between 11 and 12 o'clock, she had been laying upon the bed of affliction for months, and for the past several weeks her condition was precarious.
     She was born near Snapping Shoals, and was a Miss Josie Avery. She was a perfect Christian and to know her was to love her. As a wife she was true, as a mother loving and tender.
     She leaves a husband and a bright little boy of about 4 years of age.
     Her remains were laid to rest in County Line Cemetery, where she attended church and worshiped her God so often. The services was performed by Rev. T. J. Swanson, of Covington.
  
Potts, Leon Travis
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jan 1990
     Leon Travis Potts, 71, of Forsyth died Monday, Dec. 24, in a local hospital.
     The funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 27, in the chapel of Andrew A Dillon and Son Funeral Home in Forsyth, with the Revs L.C. McGaha and Edgar Pritchett officiating.
     Born in Monroe County, Mr. Potts was a retired dairyman, a World War II Air Force veteran, and a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Monroe County. He was the son of the late Henry W. and Sallie Elizabeth Potts.
     Survivors include his wife, Maxine Atkinson Potts of Forsyth; children, Anita Wilder, Paricia Anderson, and Larry Wayne Potts, all of Forysth, and Ronnie Potts of Riverview, Fla.; sister and brothers, Martha Curtis of Lewisville, Tex., Lamar Potts of Jackson, Bartow Potts of Macon, one Marvin Potts of Jacksonville, Fla.; several grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
     Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     
Potts, William M.
  Jackson Progress Argus 29 Nov 1951
Mr. W. M. Potts Claimed By Death
     The death of Mr. William M. Potts, 84, retired merchant of Locust Grove, occurred Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Stodghill in Jackson.
     Born in Newton county, Mr. Potts was a former merchant at Worthville. After disposing of his business interests here he moved to Henry county for residence. He was a member of the Locust Grove Methodist church and one of that community's esteemed residents.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Locust Grove Methodist church and Rev. Ralph Shea of Jackson and Rev. C. E. Dowis of Locust Grove officiated. The pallbearers were Emmett Daniel, Howard Gardner, B. L. Tingle, Marvin Brown, G. B. Hubbard, Hugh Price. Burial was In the cemetery at Worthvile Methodist church and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
     Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. H. T. Hall of Navasoto, Texas; Mrs. Lawrence Cole of Atlanta; Mrs. A. E. Stodghill of Jackson; two brothers, John of Covington and George Potts of Porterdale; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pound, Addie Louise Mohrard
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Nov 1951
Funeral Service For Mrs. Pound Friday Afternoon
     Funeral services for Mrs. O. A. Pound, 79, beloved Jackson woman, who died Wednesday night, November 14 in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital, were held at the home here Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Ralph Shea, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiated and burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were J. W. O'Neal, Marlin Spencer, L.evi Ball, George Head, Herbert Moore, Ralph Carr Sr., Park Newton, Smith Settle.
     Mrs. Pound was born Addie Louise Mohrard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mohrard of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After her marriage to Osseola A. Pound, who died three years ago, she had made her home in Jackson and had endeared herself to all its citizens. She took a great interest in all civic work, and was a fine organizer. For a number of years she was president of the Jackson Civic League and later the Jackson Woman's Club, and both clubs reached a peak of usefulness, under her administration. She was always a busy woman but never too busy for a smile and kind word to all with whom she came in contact. Her home was always a happy meeting place for her friends, a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W. T. Feely; one grandson, W. T. Feely Jr., all of Grand Rapids.

Pound, Eli Ezekiel
  The Jackson Argus May 14, 1896
Resolutions.
To St. John's Lodge, No. 45, F. & A. M.
Your committee to formulate resolutions touching the life and character of Bro. E. E. Pound, submit as follows;
     On the 21st day of Dec. 1895, death removed from our circle Bro. E. E. Pound.
In this act of Providence we were grieved, yet God was kind to him and to us, in that, we had timely warning of the approaching dissolution.
     Mr. Pound was raised to the sublime degree of a master mason in Rising Star Lodge, No. 4, at Eatonton, Ga., on the 28th day of April, 1865. He subsequently became one of the charter members of Indian Spring Lodge, No. 307, was elected the master, and so continued for eight years or more. He was known as "the father" of that Lodge. In 1891 he became a member of St. John's Lodge, No. 45,F. & A. M., and was the leading spirit of our Lodge up to the time he was called to the mysterious beyond.
     We recognize in him the true Mason. He lived the vows which he took at Masonry's Alter.
     He improved himself in all the noble sciences taught in Masonry's Temples. He was versed in her history, and fluent in her sacred lore. He, it was, who, ever ready, took delight in imparting knowledge to his less informed brother, teaching him by precept, and example. He walked before the Masonic world an upright man.
     He was a consistent member of the Baptist church at this place, and attended faithfully upon all its ordinances. In his family, he was a kind husband and loving father.
     As a friend, he was true, advocating the cause of his brother with fearless boldness and unwavering faithfulness.
     Possessed of bright intellect, a mind well stored with useful knowledge, he could direct, he could guide, he took pleasure in imparting knowledge to others, and seemed happiest when so doing.
     He was a faithful servant of his people whom he served for years, in any position of trust and honor.
     His taking away was seemingly untimely, yet he bore in humble submission to His will, who rules the destinies of persons, nations and worlds.
     We deeply feel our loss, we grieve in silence. We can only point you to the designs left upon the trestle board of life by our departed brother. We rejoice in the happy thought that "the broken chain will be united in the hereafter."
     To his widow and orphans, we can only extend our sympathy, and say to them, that while our grief is not like their own, yet, it is sincere. We can comfort them with the assurance, that their departed father was known and loved as a mason by the fraternity, not only of this state, but by the foreign jurisdiction of which he was so faithful a representative.
     We could say more, we will not, our hearts are full, God knows the rest.
     Resolved that these sentiments be recorded upon our minutes, a page be inscribed to the memory of our Brother, and his family be furnished with a copy of these resolutions under the seal of this Lodge, and the same be published.
     Sincerely and fraternally submitted.
Y. A. Wright, Chairman; J. C. Blasingame, Dr. A. F. White Indian Springs Lodge, C. S. Maddox High Falls Lodge, B. P. Bailey.
  
Pound, J. E., Rev.
  The Jackson Record February 15, 1907
Run Over by Train and Instantly Killed.
     Rev. J. E. Pound while crossing the Central Ry. At Moss crossing in Jasper Co., was run over and instantly killed last Wednesday.
     Mr. Pound was well known and loved by every citizen in butts Co., and the terrible end of this true and good man will be lamented by all. He leaves a wife and four small children.

Pound, Jere M.
Jackson Progress-Argus 15 Feb 1935
Dr. Jere M. Pound, Noted Educator, Dies in Athens
     Dr. Jere M. Pound, for fifty years one of the builders of Georgia's educational structure, died at his home in Athens last Friday, following an illness of several months. He was a former president of Gordon Institute at Barnesville and of the old State Normal School in Athens. Dr. Pound was a brother of the late Mr. Aldean Pound, well know educator.

Pound, Kate Allen
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 19, 1926
Mrs. Lamar Pound Dies In Nashville.
     Mrs. Lamar Pound died at her home, 1201 Ordway Place, at 6:30 o'clock Monday morning. The funeral will be held at the Woodland Street Presbyterian church this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Walter L. Caldwell. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive cemetery.
     Mrs. Pound, who was before her marriage Miss Kate Allen, was born at Newman, Ga., Feb. 4, 1887. In her youth she moved to Atlanta, where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Pound in 1896. In 1906, Mr. and Mrs. Pound moved from Richmond, Va. to Nashville, where Mr. Pound is supertendent for Bradstreet's.
     Mr. Pound and three children survive Mrs. Pound. The children are Mrs. M. B. Johnson, Mrs. Harry S. Speier, both of Nashville, and Mr. Eli E. Pound of West Palm Beach, Fla. Her mother, Mrs. Carnelia Jane Allen, and one sister, Mrs. B. H. Abbett, and a brother, C. M. Allen, resides at Columbus, S. C.
     The following will act as pallbearers: Honorary Capt. Marion Bennett, John S. Stewart, A. P. Jacobs, W. S. H. Armistead, R. B. Puryear, Kent Sandridge Sr., B. C. Hawes, R. S. Collins, Eugene S. Priest, R. W. Comer, S. D. Wade and H. S. Jamison Active H. G. Gidden, E. L. Owen, T. J. Moulton, Charles LeSuer, M. B. Johnson, and H. B. Speier.
Nashville (Tenn.) Banner, Feb. 16.

The Jackson Progress-Argus February 19, 1926
     Mr. O. A. Pound is in Nashville, Tenn. this week, having been called on account of the illness and death of Mrs. Lamar Pound. Mrs. Pound was sister-in-law to Mrs. J. M. Currie and Mrs. H. M. Slaton and had visited here on several occasions.
                    
Pound, Lamar
The Jackson Argus July 25, 1902
     The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Pound will be sorry to hear of the death of their little daughter, Lamar, which occurred at their home in Richmond, Va., the first of the week.

Pound, Osceola Alvin
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 24, 1949.
Osceola Pound Died Friday ion Macon Hospital.
     Osceola Alvin Pound, 82 years of age, prominent in the business and civic life of the state, died in a Macon hospital late Friday after a critical illness of several days. He had been in declining health for several months and was admitted to the hospital three weeks ago.
     His death interrupted and long and active career with business affairs of the state and nation. Born February 22, 1867 at Indian Springs, he was a son of Eli Ezekiel Pound of Putnam county and his wife, Sallie Leverett Pound of Jasper county. After attending such schools as the county afforded in the reconstruction period, he engaged in a business career as a member of the firm of Pound & Allen. Later he was engaged with Co. E. C. Machen in building the Central of Georgia Railroad from Macon to Athens. He then served with R. G. Dunn & Co. and Bradstreet and in 1914 retired from active business and returned to Jackson to live.
     He was a charter member of the Kiwanis club and its third president, serving in 1925. He served as governor of the George district of Kiwanis International in 1928 and attended many of the national conventions. He was one of the organizers of the Commercial Loan & Trust Cp., owners of the building at the corner of Mulberry and Second streets and handled its insurance department. He was also the chairman of the board of trustees of the Hawkes Library for Children and proved a factor in locating the institution in Jackson and gave liberally of his time to the upbuilding of the library.
     During his term as mayor street paving was carried out in Jackson and the white way installed. He was interested in good roads and lent his influence to all progressive movements.
     Mr. Pound was a member of Grace Episcopal church in Grand Rapids.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Addie Mohrhard of Grand Rapids, Mich., where the family spent the summer months; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Pound Feely of Grand Rapids; three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Currie, Mrs. H. R. Slaton, and Mrs. E. J. Williams, all of Jackson; one brother, Lamar Pound, Nashville, Tenn.
     Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday at 2:30. The body lay in state at the church from 1:30 to the hour of the funeral, conducted by Rev. Ralph Shea, pastor, assisted by Rev. Gaither Briggs of the Baptist church.
     Active pallbearers were J. W. O'Neal, W. A. Dozier, L. J. Brown Jr., E. R. Edwards, Herbert Moore, E. S. Settle, R. W. Carr Sr., G. D. Head. Honorary pallbearers were G. E. Mallet, T. W. Moore, T. A. Nutt, R. J. Carmichael, R. P. Newton, W. E. Watkins, N. F. Land, B. K. Carmichael, W. B. Roper, J. D. Jones.
     
Pound, Sarah A. Leverette
  Butts County Progress October 28, 1910
  Prominent Lady Died On Monday
     After an illness of ten weeks with a complication of diseases, Mrs. E. E. Pound, one of the most prominent women in the county, died Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Her death had been expected for several days, At her bedside when the end came were all the members of her family.
     Mrs. Pound became ill several weeks ago with what was pronounced rheumatism. She was taken to Atlanta for treatment and for some time was a patient at St. Josephs Infirmary,
     It was hoped the change had benefited her and about ten days ago she was brought back home. Last Thursday she sank into a comatose state and did not rally again. The end came quietly.
     Mrs. Pound was the widow of the late Judge E. E. Pound, county school commissioner of Butts, who died about fifteen years ago.
     She was a native of Putnam county and was a Miss Leveritte before marriage. Mrs. Pound was a devout member of the Methodist church. She was an affectionate mother and by her loveable disposition enjoyed the friendship of a large circle of admirers.
     Surviving Mrs. Pound are six children, Mr. Lamar Pound, of Nashville, Tenn., Mr. O. A. Pound of Atlanta, Mrs. J. T. Harris, Mrs. J. M. Currie, of Jackson, Mrs. E. J. Williams, of Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Miss Eloise Pound, of Jackson, and several grandchildren.
     The funeral took place at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church. The services were conducted by Rev. R. C. Cleckler. The funeral was largely attended. Many beautiful floral designs were a silent tribute to the esteem in which the deceased was held.
       Interment was in the city cemetery.
       The active pall bearers were Messrs. A. T. Buttrill, E. E. Elder, W. E. Watkins, R. N. Etheridge, H. R. Slaton, A. F. McMahon. The honorary pall bearers were Messrs. F. S. Etheridge, J. H. Carmichael, R. J. Carmichael, T. H. Buttrill, J. W. Crum, E. L. Smith, H. L. Daughtry, W. A. Elder, E. L. Lawson, S. H. Thornton.
     Mrs. Alice Collins, Mrs. Leveritte and Miss Fannie Lee Leveritte, of Eatonton, were in the city Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Pound.
     Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Elder, Dr. Eugene Elder, Mrs. Harmon, Misses Joe and Amanda Varner, Miss Collier, and Mr. Ben Cleveland were among the Indian springs people attending the funeral of Mrs. E. E. Pound Tuesday afternoon.
     Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Pound and daughter Martha, of Atlanta, Miss Myrtle Harris, of Acre, Mr. Lamar Pound, of Nashville, Tenn., Capt. E. J. Williams, of Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Mr. J. T. Harris, of Juniper, Dr. and Mrs. Bollards, of Mache, Mrs. Graves, of Atlanta, were in the city this week, called on the account of the illness and death of Mrs. E. e. Pound.

Pound, Thomas Lee
See Burney, Legare

Pound, William Lamar
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 17, 1949.
Lamar Pound, 79, Claimed by Death.
     Friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Lamar Pound, 79, which occurred Friday at 2 p.m. in an infirmary in Nashville, Tenn. where he had resided for many years. He had been in feeble health for more than a year.
     Born at Indian Springs, Mr. Pound was a son of the late Eli Ezekiel Pound of Putnam county and Mrs. Sallie Leverett Pound of Jasper county. The family was long influential in Butts county affairs, his father serving as county school superintendent and also operated a mercantile business at Indian Springs. As a young man Mr. Pound was associated in business with his father, later going with Bradstreet & Dunn and continued that connection until ill health forced retirement.
     He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maude P. Johnson, Atlanta, and Mrs. Harry B. Speier, Nashville; son, Eli E. Pound, Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. J. M Currie, Mrs. E. J. Williams, and Mr. H. R. Slaton, all of Jackson; three grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. and burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.

Pounds, B. W., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1944
Mrs. Pounds Dies In Griffin Home
     Friends of Mr. W. F. Flynt sympathize with him in the death of his sister, Mrs. B. W. Pounds, 61 years of age, which occurred at her home in Griffin Sunday night after a long illness. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Flynt of Butts county, and had resided in Griffin for the past 25 years.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Y. Z. Gordy, Rev. J. J. Stephens and Rev. Davis officiating. Burial was in East Griffin cemetery.
     Survivors are her husband and two sons, James W. and John B. Pounds of Griffin; two half sisters, Mrs. Frances Duncan and Mrs. Belle Bates of Griffin; three brothers, Wiley Flynt, Williamson; Frank, Flynt, Jackson, and Bob Flynt, Boston, Mass.

Powell, Annie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Aug 1994
     Annie Mae Powell of Jackson died Wed., Aug. 3, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Graveside services were held Sat., Aug. 6, in Bethel Cemetery in Cordele with Rev. Virgil Sims officiating.
     Mrs. Powell was born May 10, 1906 in Dooley County, daughter of the late Hewil and Beulah Pasley. She was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church in Cordele and the Jackson Friendship Baptist Church.
     Survivors include sisters, Lessie Butler of Jackson and Ellen Williams of Vallejo, CA; brothers, Dennis Pasley of Albany and J. C. Roquemore of Cartersville; nieces Lula Mae Johnson and Annie Fleming, both of Jackson.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements

Powell, Ethel C.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Dec 1975
Native Butts Countian Dies
     Mrs. Ethel C. Powell, 77, of Monticello, died early Monday evening, December 15th,
at the Jasper Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 17th, at three o'clock from the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home with the Rev. Gus Cole officiating. Burial was in West View Cemetery.
     Mrs. Powell was a native of Butts County and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Rollin R. Powell, of Monticello; two grandchildren; and a nephew.

Powell, Geneva B.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Aug 1980
Rites Held Monday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva B. Powell were held Monday, August 4th, at. o'clock from the Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Virgil Sims officiating. Interment was in Jackson city cemetery.
     Mrs. Powell died August 1st at her home. She was the daughter of Mrs. Effie Beck and the late Mr. Howard Beck. She was born in Jackson on Dec. 13, 1909. She was a member of the friendship Baptist Church where she served on the senior ushers board.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Helen Ball; mother, Mrs. Effie Beck and four aunts.
     Berry Trimier and Lewis Sims were in charge of arrangements.

Powell, Grace Orr
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Apr 1933
Mrs. Powell Dies at Her Home in Newnan
     Friends of Mrs. L. R. Powell were grieved to learn of her death which occurred early Saturday morning at the home of her son, Mr. J. H. Powell, in Newnan. Death brought to a close a period of ill health extending; over six or eight months.
     Before her marriage Mrs. Powell was Miss Grace Orr and was the widow of the late Mr. L. R. Powell, of Newnan. She possessed a sweetness and graciousness of manner which endeared her to all who know her. Her home and her family were her chief pleasures and after the death of her husband some fifteen years ago she has made her home with her children, spending a portion of her time with her only daughter, Mrs. R. P. Newton in Jackson where she made many warm personal friends.
     Mrs. Powell was a consistent member of the Baptist church and funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. King, of the First Baptist church, of Newnan, Sunday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock at the home of her son, Mr. J. H. Powell.
     Mrs. Powell is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. P. Newton, of Jackson; two sons, Mr. L. R. Powell and Mr. J. H. Powell, both of Newnan; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Theo Davis, of Newnan and Mrs. Ernest Palmour, of Gainesville.
     Interment was in Oakhill cemetery in Newnan. The grave was a mound of beautiful flowers, Easter lilies and roses predominating in the many offerings sent by friends and relatives
     Attending the funeral services from here were Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Ball, Harry Ball, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Buttrill, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Newton, Mrs. W. A. Newton, Miss Mary Newton.

Powell, I. T., Mrs. (nee Gaines)
Jackson Progress Argus 25 May 1967
Mother of M. L. Powell Buried Monday in Hart
     Mrs. I. T. Powell, 83, of Hartwell, mother of M. L. Powell of Jackson, died at Hartwell Hospital Saturday afternoon following surgery last week at Anderson, S. C. Memorial Hospital.
     Born in Hart County, she was the daughter of Mr. W. E. Gaines and Mrs. Sara Neeley Gaines. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church near Hartwell.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Sardis Baptist Church with the pastor and a former pastor officiating. Smith Funeral Home of Hartwell was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Powell is survived by her husband, I. T. Powell, of Hartwell; three daughters, Mrs. E. W. Lovett, Tucker; Mrs. Hugh Bell, Charleston, S. C.; Mrs. G. B. DeLoatch, Durham, N. C.; two sons, H. B. Powell, Atlanta; and M. L. Powell, Jackson; one brother, Rev. F. M. Gaines, Macon; five grandchildren.

Powell, J. R., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Jan 1956
Death Saturday Claims Mother of N. A. Powell
     Mrs. J. R. Powell, 75, of Camilla, mother, of N. A. Powell of Jackson, died Saturday at the Winter Park Fla., home of her daughter, Mrs. Nan Parker.
     Victim of a sudden heart attack, Mrs. Powell's death occurred exactly four months following the death of her husband last September.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Camilla. Interment was in Oak View Cemetery.
     Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Nan Parker and Mrs. P. G, Dodd of Winter Park, Fla., Mrs. Dorothy Kidd, Arcadia, Fla.; Mrs. Lena Waterton and Mrs. Lurline Vetrano, Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Milton Hobbs Jr., Clark Summit, Penna.; three sons, Capt. B. W. Powell, Fairborne, Ohio; Merida Powell, Camilla; and N. A. Powell, Jackson; Six brothers, Sam Ellis, Dalton; W. C. and Willis G. Ellis, Chatsworth; Henry and E. M. Ellis, Albany; and Noah Ellis, Cleveland, Tenn.; three sisters, Misses Annie and Alma Ellis, Camilla, and Mrs. Byron Bags, Camilla; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Powell, Jack
  Butts County Progress September 15, 1911
       Mrs. R. P. Newton left Wednesday morning for Newnan in response to a message announcing the death of her uncle, Mr. Jack Powell.

Powell, Jack H.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1963
Brother of Mrs. R. P. Newton Dies in Newnan
     Mr. Jack H. Powell, 82, of Newnan, chairman of the Board of the C&S Newnan Bank and brother of Mrs. R. P. Newton, Sr., of Jackson, died Thursday night at his home.
     A native of Coweta County, he was the son of the late L. R. Powell and Mrs. Grace Orr Powell. He was president of the First National Bank of Newnan for about 40 years, becoming chairman of the board when it was sold to the Citizens and Southern Bank. He was long active and influential in the affairs of his town and county.
     Graveside services were held Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
     He is survived by his wife; two children, Mrs. Robert Davis, Huntsville, Alabama, and Dr. Jack Powell of Newnan; one brother, Lewis O. Powell of Newnan; sister, Mrs. R. P. Newton, Sr. of Jackson.

Powell, John Ryley
  Jackson Progress Argus 01 Sep 1955
Rites Are Held in Camilla For J. R. Powell
    John Ryley Powell, 74, father of N. A. Powell of Jackson, died Saturday in Camilla after a long illness.
    A prominent retired farmer and business man, a native of Gilmer county. Mr. Powell moved to Camilla more than 25 years ago and became active in community affairs. He was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church in Flovilla.
    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Bapptist Church of Camilla. The Rev. Charles Duncan officiated and interment was in the Oakview Cemetery.
    Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, the former Miss Victoria Ellis; three sons, Capt. B. W. Powell, Dayton, Ohio; N. A. Powell, Jackson; Meridith Powell, Camilla; six daughters, Mrs. P. G. Dodd and Mrs. Nan Parker Maitland, Fla.; Mrs. Dorothy Kidd, Arcadia, Fla.; Mrs. Lena Watkeson and Mrs. Lurline Vetranto, Dallas Texas, and Mrs. M. E. Hobbs, Clarks Summit, Penna.
    Three sisters, Mrs. N. A. McKinnish and Miss Lou Powell, Ellijay; Mrs. Joe Price, Warner Robins; two brothers, L. J. Powell, Ellijay, and J. A. Powell, Lakeland, Fla.

Powell, L. R.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 8, 1922
Mr. L. R. Powell Yields To Death.
     The death of Mr. R. L. Powell, well known citizen of Newnan, which occurred Wednesday night, caused regret to many Jackson and Butts county friends. Mr. Powell had been in declining health for some time and his death was not unexpected. He had often visited his daughter, Mrs. R. P. Newton, and was favorably know to many of the residents of the community. Mrs. Newton was at her father's bedside when the end came.
     Mr. Powell is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. R. P. Newton, of this city; two sons, Messrs. J. H. and L. O. Powell, of Newnan.
     The funeral will be held in Newnan Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
     Those from Jackson attending the funeral will be Mr. R. P. Newton and park, Jr., Miss Mary Newton, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Newton.
  
Powell, Louise Ingram
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Jul 1984
     Mrs. Louise Ingram Powell of 644 W. Third St., Jackson died Thursday afternoon at Middle Georgia Hospital in Macon.
     Mrs. Powell was born in Wayne County, daughter. of the late Archie Thomas Ingram and Louisa Clark Ingram. She was an honor graduate of Jesup High School, attended Duke University, and graduated from the University of Georgia. During her lengthy career in education, she taught in several school systems including Sparta, McDonough, and Butts County before retiring several years ago.
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was a member and served as the first president of the Cherokee Garden Club was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, and served as secretary of the Butts County Retired Teachers Association.
     Survivors include her husband, M. L. Powell Sr.; daughter, Susan P. Braswell of Jonesboro Tenn.; son, Capt. Lindsey Powell, U.S. Air Force, Fayetteville, N. C. ; grandchildren, Scott and Matt Braswell and Mary, Jenny and Anna Powell; three nieces.
     Services were held Saturday at 4 p. m, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill O'Conner officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Guy Bearden, Mel Price, Levi Ball, Bill Sasser: Duvall Patrick, and Vincent Jones.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Powell, Mattie Rose Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Nov 1981
Mrs. Powell Buried In Camilla
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Rose Smith Powell, of Route one, Flovilla, were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Brown and the Rev. Ann White officiating.
     Services were held in Camilla, Mrs. Powell's home for most of her adult life, on Tuesday at 2 p. rn. from the chapel of Parker Funeral Home with Dr. E. P. Davis officiating. Interment was in Oakview Cemetery in Camilla.
     Mrs. Powell, a native of Butts County, moved here in 1970 from her home in Camilla. She was a former school teacher, former owner and operator of Merri-Mac's Service Center in Camilla, a former employee of Perlis and Feingold Co. in Camilla, and was a member of Flovilla United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Velma Mayfield of Flovilla, Mrs. Sara Veal of Cardele, Mrs. Ruth Lumley of Wrightsville, Mrs. Rebecca Hodges of Oconee and Mrs. Sue Warren of Washington, Ga.; a brother, Malcolm Smith of Flovilla; several nieces and nephews.

Powell, Nancy Morrell
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Dec 1969
Mrs. W. B. Powell Died Nov. 20th In Oklahoma
     Word was received in Jackson Wednesday, November 26th, of the death of Mrs. Willis B. Powell on November 20th in the Wendemere Nursing Home in Bethany, Oklahoma.
     In a letter from Miss Maxine Powell, a daughter, to Doyle Jones Jr., Miss Powell said that her mother suffered a massive stroke and "was gone almost instantaneously." Miss Powell wrote that she had been with her about an hour before and had left feeling she was in better shape than for several days because the special nurse had succeeded in getting her to take some nourishment by mouth. Miss Powell concluded with the statement "but the good Lord decided to call her home and granted her an easy death."
Funeral services were held on November 22nd with all the family in attendance. Her body was cremated.
     Mrs. Powell and her late husband, Willis B. Powell, resided at Indian Springs for a long number of years where they had many friends in this section. Mr. Powell was a retired Chamber of Commerce executive and, took an active role in better publicizing Indian Springs State Park. Their attractive home "Idlewild" was a mecca and gathering place for their many friends. Soon after Mr. Powell's death, Mrs. Powell, known affectionately to her many friends as Nancy, moved to New York City to make her home with her daughter.
     Those who might wish to communicate with Miss Powell may write her at the following address: Miss Maxine Powell, 2502 N. Rockwell, Apt. 110, Bethany, Oklahoma 73008.

Powell, Noah Arthur
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Feb 1971
N. A. Powell Died Monday In Atlanta
     Mr. Noah Arthur Powell, 69, of 258 Brookwood A venue, Jackson died at eight o'clock Monday morning at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta after being admitted Friday, February 5th. Mr. Powell had been in declining health for a long period of time and more seriously ill the past several weeks.
     Born Oct. 20, 1901 in Murray Co., he was the son of Mr. John R. Powell and Mrs. Victoria Ellis Powell, both of Gordon County. Mr. Powell was a widely known retired mechanic and auto salesman his last position being with Carter Motor Company until his retirement in 1964. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, was a Scottish Rite Mason, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Al Sihah Shrine and a Royal Arch Mason. Mr. Powell was a former member of the Board of Tax Assessors and at the time of his death was manager of the Jackson Housing Authority.
     Funeral services for Mr. Powell were conducted Wednesday afternoon February 10th, at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane Brownlee Powell of Jackson; five sisters, Mrs. Vesta Dodd and Mrs. Nan Parker, both of Maitland, Fla.: Mrs. Lurlene Cunningham and Mrs. Lena Barron, both of Dallas Texas; Mrs. Caroline Babbs of Clarks Summit, Pa.: a brother, Col. Bill Powell of McLean, Va.; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were L. Marlin Spencer, Gervin Lewis, Levi Ball, W. L. Holloway, David Gray, and Lou Moelchert.

Powell, Quincy B.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Dec 1979
Powell Rites Held Monday
     Funeral services for Mr. Quincy B. Powell, 89, of Kennesaw, were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Wrightsville. Interment was in the Oaky Grove cemetery under the direction of Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville.
Mr. Powell, a native of Johnson County, died Saturday. He was a member of Anderson Masonic Lodge No. 234.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pysche Tyus Powell of Kennesaw; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Lunceford of Frankfort, Ky.; four sons, Forest F. Powell of Jackson, Olin E. Powell of Hull, Howard T. Powell of Conyers and Charles V. Powell.

Powell, Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1979
Powell Rites Held Sept. 29
     Funeral services were held for Robert Powell, of McDonough, Saturday, September 29th, at the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. O. D. Tyler officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery following the service.
     Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sarah Powell; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Husper (Debra) Kelly; brothers and sisters, Elder and Mrs. Eddie (Ruby) Lawson, Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton (Allene) Woodruff, Mrs. Irene Page, of Atlanta:
     Mr. and Mrs. Elmer (Julia) Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. (Willie Ruth) Duffey, Mr. and Mrs. Genus Powell, Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Powell, all of McDonough; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lewis Powell, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Powell, Talmadge, Cpl.
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Sep 1944
Cpl. Powell Dies August 24 From Battle Injuries
     Corporal Talmadge Powell, reported last week as injured in action in France, died August 24, according to a message received by the family from the War Department. He was injured August 21 and died in a hospital on the 24, the message stated.
     Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Powell of Camilla, who were residents of Butts county for several years, Cpl. Powell entered the service from Fort Myers, Fla., where he was engaged in business. He had been overseas several months.
     In addition to his parents he is survived by three brothers, Noah A . Powell of Jackson, M. M. Powell of Camilla and Aviation Cadet Billy Powell, San Antonio, Texas, and five sisters, most of whom reside in Florida.
     Cpl. Powell, who was in his early thirties, spent his boyhood in Butts county and had many friends here who are pained to know of his death.

Powell, Wesley Carlton
Jackson Progress Argus 11 May 1988
     Wesley Carlton Powell, 37, Of 368 Park Avenue,SE Atlanta. died Thursday afternoon at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta following an illiness of several weeks.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. J. C. McGaha and the Rev. Joe Parham officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Powell, a 1968 graduate of Jackson High School, attended Georgia State University and held a master's degree in English. He was employed by the Arthur Andersen Co. in Atlanta for the past five years as a computer program analyst he was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Butts County.
     Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Powell of Jackson; brother, Sanford Powell of Jackson; grandmother, Mrs. Q. B. Powell of Phoenix, Ariz.; several aunts, uncles, and a nephew.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Powell, William Calvin
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Nov 1970
Deer Hunter Killed In Newton Mishap
     A 28-year-Old deer hunter from Rex, William Calvin Powell, was shot and instantly killed about 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning in Newton County and was believed to be the first deer hunting fatility of the state for the 1970 season.
     According to Mr. Sam Cowan, Newton County Coroner, a 15 year-old Lithonia boy, listed by the Newton County Sheriff's Department as Kenneth Lee Rogers, fired the fatal shot with the bullet striking Powell in the right chest, probably causing instantaneous death. Mr. Cowan said that the bullet was fired from a rifle and that the deceased hunter was walking along a trail, holding his stand in his hand when the tragedy occurred with the young hunter evidently mistaking the human target for a deer. Mr. Cowan also said that there was no evidence that the hunters knew each other nor were they in the same party.
     Mr. Powell was married to the former Debbie Barnes of Butts County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hugh Barnes of the Old Bethel Community.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Rex Methodist Church with the Rev. Norman Williams, Elder W. S. Kelley and Rev. Osborne officiating. Interment was in Tara Memorial Gardens on Fairview Road with Pope-Dickson and Sons of Morrow in charge of arrangements.
     In addition to his wife Mr. Powell is survived by a son, Bryant Christopher Powell; parents Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Powell; a brother, Larry Powell, all of Rex.
     Pallbearers were Dean Williamson, Wade Duffey, Jerry Smith, Calvin Knight, Bobby Brown, Donald Powell.
     Honorary pallbearers were employees of Rex Furniture Company.

Powell, William D.
  Jackson Progress Argus 15 Dec 1955
Kin of Dr. Roy Goff Killed in Auto Mishap
    Funeral services for William D. Powell, 37, of Villa Rica, a brother-in-law of Dr. Roy Goff of Jackson, were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the Villa Rica Methodist Church.
    Powell, who was killed Sunday afternoon in an auto accident, was the husband of the former Miss Annie Ruth Goff of Villa Rica.
    In addition to his wife, two children survive, William D. Powell III, 12, and Kay Powell, 9.

Powell, William Henry
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Apr 1976
Butts Deputy Has Stroke While on Duty
     Butts County Deputy Sheriff William Henry Powell, 58, was found in a semi-conscious condition . Tuesday morning about 5 a.m. near Cawthon's Bait Shop.
     Evidently the victim of a massive stroke, the stricken officer had left his patrol car and was seeking help before losing consciousness. He had been patrolling in the Jackson Lake area.
     Sherrell's Ambulance Service took the victim to Sylvan Grove Hospital where Dr. Jack Newman diagnosed his condition. Later he was removed to Georgia Baptist Hospital for more intensive care.
     Powell is a former member of the Jackson police force and is highly respected as a law officer.

Jackson Progress Argus 08 Apr 1976
Fairfield Rites Sunday For William Powell
     Funeral services for William Henry Powell, 58, Butts County Deputy Sheriff, and veteran law enforcement officer, were held Sunday, April 4, at two o'clock from Fairfield A.M.E. Church.
     Interment followed in the Jackson City Cemetery under the direction of Trimier Funeral Home.
     Powell was stricken Tuesday, March 23rd, by a severe stroke in the vicinity of Cawthon's Bait Shop and was rushed to Georgia Baptist Hospital where death occurred on March 31st.
     He was a native of Butts County and a former police officer for the City of Jackson.
     Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Barlow Powell, of Jackson; father, Seabe Powell, of Marion, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Head, of Atlanta, Mrs. Anthony Mayfield and Martha Michelle Powell, of Jackson; two sons, Jerome Barlow, Atlanta and William Powell, Jr., Jackson; two brothers, Tommie Brooks, Atlanta and Eddie Thomas, Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Willene Powell, Jackson, a grandson and a granddaughter.

Powell, Willis Berlin
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 25, 1947.
Willis B. Powell, Veteran Newsman and Commercial Secretary, Called by Death.
     The death of Willis Berlin Powell, 19, which occurred at his Rest Haven home at Indian Springs early Friday, Deprives Butts county of one of its most prominent citizens and the southeast of a veteran newsman and commercial secretary. He had been in declining health for several months and passed away in his sleep.
     Mr. Powell had been a resident of Butts county since 1926 when he retired as secretary of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and sought the peace and quiet of Indian Springs to spend a richly deserved vacation. During the years he spent in the county he took an active interest in all movement for community improvement and was especially interested in the development of the state park at Indian Springs.
     Born April12, 1868 at Wapakoneta, Ohio, son of Otha J. and Sophia Powell, he had a long and brilliant career as a newspaperman and commercial secretary. Denied the advantages of a formal education, he took up printing as a youth and by application developed into a fluent writer and speaker. He owned newspapers in Illinois and years ago moved to Florida. He also worked on newspapers in New York and Chicago.
     He established the St. Petersburg Independent and Clearwater Sun and these papers were a factor in the development of a struggling, backwoods state into a national playground. After giving up newspaper work Mr. Powell took up commercial secretary work and served as secretary of The Chamber of Commerce in various cities in Florida. His last connection was at Sarasota and when he left that post to move to Butts county he was given a testimonial dinner and showered with substantial gifts.
     During his long career as newspaperman and commercial secretary he knew intimately many of the national leaders, such as Eastman, Firestone, Ford, Edison and others. He helped many young men become established in successful business careers.
     Mr. Powell was a great admirer of the late Franklin D. Roosevelt and worked tirelessly for his election.
     He was a charter member of the Butts County Historical Society and a former member of the Jackson Kiwanis club and served as secretary.
     Many messages expressing regret at the passing of a devoted friend and a constructive citizen had been received by the family.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Nancy Morrell, one daughter, Miss Maxine Powell, connected with a large law firm in New York City; three sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Marrs, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Florence Hamilton and Mrs. Sophia Buzzart of Maplewood, Mo.
     Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 3:30 and Rev. W. S. Norton of the Jackson Methodist church officiated. The pallbearers were Byrd O'Neal, Wright Watkins, Edward Cornell, Weyman Cole, Park Newton, Doyle Jones Sr.
     The body was sent to Macon for cremation.

Jackson Progress-Argus, September 25, 1947. Children Lose Good Friend in Death of Willis B. Powell.
     Children of Butts county and this entire section lost a good friend when Willis B. Powell passed at Indian Springs Friday.
     As an outlet for his boundless energy, Mr. Powell operated a toy shop and there he made many pretty and attractive gifts which were distributed to children at the Christmas season. Not only children in Butts county but those in orphanages shared his bounty.
     In his toy shop, a sort of Roycrofters affair, he spent many hours and found genuine pleasure in making tots happy at the yule season. In the fall he began to make and store up toys of all sorts of designs and when Santa Claus time rolled around the gifts were distributed. He usually sought advice in distributing the gifts and no tot when the need was known was overlooked.
     The Powell Toy Shop was well equipped with the latest devices. Loving children as he did, no single act brought more satisfaction to the big-hearted generous Willis B. Powell than the making of gifts to gladden tiny hearts at Christmas.

Power, Beulah Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jul 1995
     Beulah Smith Power of Jackson died Friday, July 7, at Westbury Medical Care Home.
     Graveside services were held Sunday, July 9, in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Roy Hardy officiating.
     Mrs. Power was born July 3, 1915 in Floyd County, daughter of the late Robert Allen Smith and the late Nellie Mae Freeman Smith. She was employed in textiles and was a Baptist.
     Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and James Hunter of Jackson; granddaughter Melinda Ellis of Cleveland, granddaughter and grandson, Teena and Eddie Hunter, both of Jackson, grandsons Jack Hunter of Wetumpka, AL and Gary and Larry Cornwell, both of Atlanta; and nine great granchildren.
     Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home of Jackson was in

Power, Frank M.
Jackson Progress-Argus 5 Aug 1937
Atlanta Man Met Death Near Town
Broken Steering Gear Assigned as Cause of Accident That Took Life of Frank M. Power, Aged 29
     Frank M. Power, 29-year-old Atlanta grocery clerk, was killed late Friday afternoon when the steering gear to his car broke and the machine left the highway and turned over several times, on highway 42 near what is known locally as Second Creek. His neck was broken and death was said to have been instantaneous.
     The body was found by passing motorists and reported to the Thornton Undertaking Company, who obtained the body and held it pending the arrival of Atlanta relatives.
     Mr. Power was coming from Atlanta and was en route to Jackson on a business trip, it was said. The body was identified by means of a letter found in his pockets. There were no eyewitnesses. The car was almost completely demolished.
     Coroner J. M. Bond held an inquest and the following verdict was returned:
     "We, the jury, after an investigation, find that F. M. Power came to his death by an automobile overturning and breaking his neck. This 30th day of July, 1937. B. V. Jones, foreman."
     The body was taken Friday night to Atlanta for funeral services.
     Mr. Power is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Power; his mother, Mrs. Cora M. Power; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Blackburn and Mrs. Hazel Burdette, and a brother, Alton Power.

Powers, Hanry
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jul 1991
     Mr. Hanry (Hank) Powers, 74, died July 9 at his residence in Griffin after an extended illness.
     Funeral services were held July 11 at First Baptist Church in Griffin, with Dr. Bruce Morgan officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Mr. Powers was a football and basket ball coach at Jackson High School for several years in the late 1950s. He was football star at the University of Georgia during his college career.
     Mr. Powers also coached and was involved with education in the Griffin-Spalding County School system in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
     He is survived by his wife, Reba of Griffin; and children, Henry Jr. and Nan Teasley.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Power, James D.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 26, 1925
Mr. James D. Power Stricken Suddenly.
     Friends of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Hammond sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Hammond's father, Mr. James D. Power, which occurred suddenly in Athens Friday. Mr. Power, whose home was at Comer, was a well known citizen of Oglethorpe county, having served as president of the board of education and as county commissioner. He was about 70 years of age. He had just entered a barber shop in Athens when he was stricken and expired within a short time. Funeral services were held from his home Sunday and interment was at Smithsonia.
     Mr. Power is survived by his wife and four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Essie Cook and Mrs. Inez Loftis, of Comer, C. M. Power, vice president of the City National Bank, of Griffin; Mrs. R. M. Rowe, of Carlton; W. H. Power, of Smithsonia, and Mrs. R. L. Hammond, of Jackson.
  
Powers, Nellie Durham
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Oct 1959
Mother of Coach Powers Died in Griffin Monday
     Friends of Henry J. Powers, coach and teacher at Jackson High School, sympathize with him in the death of his mother, Mrs. Nellie Durham Powers, who died early Monday at her home at 221 West Poplar Street in Griffin. Her death followed a lengthy illness.
     Mrs. Powers was, a native of Greene county and had lived in Griffin since 1929. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. H. M. Lindsey officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Survivors include five sons, Thomas Rollin Powers and Louis Albert Powers, both of Griffin; Henry J. Powers, Jackson; Joseph Vincent Powers of Hapeville; and Benjamin Leon Powers of Elizabethton, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Eidson of Madison; two brothers, Dr. C. J. Durham of Greensboro; and Henry Durham of Union Point; and nine grandchildren.

Power, Pierce
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1979
Mr. Power Was Buried Monday
     Funeral services for Mr. Pierce Power, 79, of Jenkinsburg, were conducted Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Nazarene Church in Jackson with the Rev. Preston Bridges and the Rev. Bill Sheridan officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Power died at Sylvan Grove Hospital about l0:00 a.m. Friday after a lengthy illness.
     He was born in Cobb County on August 20, 1899 and was a retired carpenter.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ola Mae Power of Jenkinsburg; three sons, Mr. James Power of Concord, Tenn., Mr. Edward Power of Jenkinsburg, and Mr. Alfred Power of Griffin; five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Kirkland, Mrs. Grace Crum, and Mrs. Elsie Grant, all of Jackson, Mrs. Martha Faulkner of Warner Robins, and Mrs. Nancy Dean of Norcross; two. brothers, Mr. Clint Power of Decatur and Mr. C. C. Power of Albany; one sister, Mrs. Mae DeLong of Roswell; twenty-two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Powers, T. E.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 20, 1926
Fireman Is Killed In Head-On Collision.
Accident occurred at Stockbridge as derrick was being brought here to clear wreck.
Stockbridge, Ga. Aug. 17.
     T. E. Powers, Southern Railway fireman was killed and I. L. Wilkins, engineer, was severely scalded today when the two freight trains meet head on here. Both men were of an extra train carrying a derrick.
     Several other employees slightly injured were given medical attention at Jackson. Both engines were damaged but there was no delay in traffic.
  
Powers, William T., Sr.
Jackson Progress-Argus 20 July 1934
Mr. Wm. T. Powers Dies in Mobile, Ala.
     Mr. William T. Powers, Sr., a former well known resident of Jackson, died at a hospital in Mobile, Ala. Tuesday morning, according to advice received here by friends. Mr. Powers had been in declining health for several years and had been confined to the hospital in Mobile for more than a year. A heart attack was the immediate cause of death.
     Mr. and Mrs. Powers and family resided in Jackson for nine years, coming here in 1908. Mr. Powers was connected with the Jackson Mercantile Company during his stay here. He was active in politics and fraternal circles, being a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Powers was born in Town Creek, Ala., and was connected with a prominent north Alabama family. He was a man of engaging personality and made friends easily. Mr. Powers was popular with a host of friends in Butts county and his death brings regret to all who knew him.
     Surviving Mr. Powers are his widow, Mrs. Mary Mitchell Powers, of Montgomery, Ala.; two daughters, Mrs. Gibbs Lyons, of Washington City and Mrs. Fletcher Flinn, of Atlanta; a son, William T. Powers, Jr., of Montgomery, all of whom have the sympathy of friends in their sorrow.
     Funeral services were to be held in Mobile Thursday morning, J u l y 19, with the Knights of Pythias in charge.

Poynts, Mr.
  Middle Georgia Argus February 8, 1883
Brought Home Dead
     Mr. Poynts, of Jasper county, a tinner by trade, who had recently been at work in Eastman Ga., died a few days ago and was brought here on yesterday and buried in the Jackson Cemetery on yesterday evening.

Pozza, Raymond A.
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jul 1958
Jackson Lake claims Two victims in Grim Prelude To July 4th Holidays
     A grim prelude to the July 4th holidays, Jackson Lake claimed two drowning victims over the weekend in separate accidents.
     Raymond A. Pozza, 27, of Decatur, fell from a boat in which he and two companions were riding at 2:10 p. m. Saturday near Lemon Island in the South-Yellow River area of Jackson Lake. A search was immediately begun for his body, halted by nightfall and resumed early Sunday morning. With the use of grappling hooks his body was recovered around 8 o'clock Sunday morning by personnel of the Georgia Game and Fish Department.
     The victim's body was removed to Haisten Funeral Home where an inquest was conducted by Butts Coroner Joel V. Crane. The coroner's jury ruled that death resulted from accidental drowning. According to Butts Sheriff V. H. Ham the two companions of Pozza, Robert C. Tuggle, of Stone Mountain, and Ray L. Newsome, of Atlanta, were charged with DUI and public drunkenness, respectively. Both posted bond.
     Scarcely had the coroner's inquest on Pozza been completed when word was received of another drowning at Jackson Lake, with officials rushing from Haisten's to the lake.
     John McConneghey Ware, who would have been three in September, of Houston, Texas, fell from the dock of his grandparent's lakeside cottage Sunday morning about 11 o'clock and became the lake's second victim in hours despite the heroic and prolonged efforts of friends, neighbors, and a doctor to resuscitate him. After almost two hours of artificial resuscitate failed he was pronounced dead by Dr. J. C. Howell of Jackson, who also left the coroner's inquest to hurry to the scene of the second tragedy near Scout Island.
     The youngster, visiting here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Ware Jr. of Houston, somehow wandered unobserved onto the dock from whence he fell. Missed in a few minutes, a frantic search ensued until his body was recovered near the dock some 10-15 minutes later. The exact time of immersion was not known.
     Funeral services for the boy were held Monday morning at Sacred Heart Church in Atlanta with Father William F. Hanlon officiating. Interment was in Westview. Survivors, in addition to his parents and grandparents, include a sister, Nanette Loretta Ware, and brother, Thomas Grouner Ware III.
     A second tragedy was narrowly averted when the cars of Dr. Howell and Sheriff Ham collided headon on a sharp, blind curve on the Scout Island road while the men were hurrying to the Ware cottage. Sheriff Ham had missed a turn and was proceeding to the, island toward the highway when the two cars collided. Ham received injuries to his chest while his passengers, Butts Coroner Crane and Doyle Bennett, received a cut hand and lacerated lip respectively. The Jackson physician reported some painful bruises. The cars, a Lincoln and Oldsmobile, were heavily damaged.

Prather, I. W. Maude Anthony
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Mar 1966
Sister of C. A. Anthony Dies in Monroe
     Funeral services for Mrs. I. W. Maude Prather, 77, of Monroe were conducted Saturday in Monroe with interment in Social Circle Cemetery.
     Mrs. Prather died Thursday at the Monroe Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Annie Laura Sheridan, Mrs. Agnes Boswell, and Mrs. Harley Prickett, all of Monroe; two sons, Tom Prather of Atlanta; Willie Prather of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, L. E. Anthony of Conyers, and C. A. Anthony of Flovilla; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pratt, Parks Winfield
Jackson Progress Argus 30 May 1963
Parks W. Pratt, Jackson Native, Died in Covington
     Funeral services of Parks Winfield Pratt, prominent Covington businessman who died of a heart attack Tuesday, May 21, were held Wednesday at the First Methodist Church in Covington with interment in the Covington City Cemetery.
     Mr. Pratt was born in Butts County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pratt, and had resided in Covington for the past 27 years. He had been engaged in the lumber business in Kentucky and Georgia prior to establishing Pratt Lumber Company in Covington.
     At the time of his death he was president of Pratt-Dudley Builders Supply Company. He was a past president of the Covington Kiwanis Club and a World War One veteran and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 23, a member of the Covington First Methodist Church, city council member for several years, an Elk, Mason, and past director of the National Hardwood Association.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the First Methodist Church with the Rev. Grady Lively officiating. The Covington Kiwanis Club acted as an honorary escort.
     Survivors include his wife; sons, W. A. Pratt, P. W. Pratt Jr., both of Covington; Hugh Pratt, Augusta; J. D. Pratt, Savannah; daughters, Mrs. Tom Hopkins, Griffin; Mrs. Warren
Kirkland, Covington; Miss Ann Pratt, Augusta, Mrs. Willard Moore, Columbus; brothers, S. R. Pratt, Macon; A. W. Pratt, Byron; R. R. Pratt, Warner Robins; E. H. Pratt, and Moncey Pratt, both of Covington; sisters, Mrs. L. S. Hayes, Warner Robins; Mrs. C. J. Herring, Macon; Miss Alice Pratt, Asheville, N. C.; 25 grandchildren.

Prentiss, Slivester B., Dr.
  Middle Georgia Argus October 28, 1892
Dr. Prentiss Dead.
A Former Citizen Of Jackson Passes Away In His Western Home.
     The following account of the death and obituary of Dr. Prentiss, who, many years ago, lived in Jackson, is taken from the Lawrence (Kan.) Daily Journal on Oct. 12th.
     The funeral services over the remains of the late Dr. Prentiss occurred this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Baptist church. The attendance was very large, and the Sunday school and G. A. R. turned out as organizations to be present at the services. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. The Baptist church choir had charge of the music, and the funeral was conducted by the pastor Rev. G. D. Rogers, Rev. Dr. Williams and Rev. L. J. Dyke. At the conclusion all who could followed the remains to their last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery.
Obituary
     The death of Dr. Silvestor B. Prentiss removes another of the prominent pioneers of Lawrence. He has been here from the beginning, always in active work, always on the right side and always everybody's friend. He was born at Chester, Massachusetts, May 4th 1817. He was educated in the Common school and academies of Massachusetts and New York. He studied medicine under Dr. Daniel Bellows, of Norwich, New York, and took his diploma in 1844. He began the practice of his profession at Coventry, New York. His health giving way, in 1846 he moved to Jackson, Georgia, where he soon secured a large practice, and where he is still remembered with great interest. Anticipating the struggle between the North and South, he removed to Kansas in the spring of 1855. After making a tour of the territory he selected Lawrence as his home. He settled upon the quarter section just northwest of town, where he lived for many years, enduring all the hardships and privations of a pioneer life. But such things were in line with the common experience, and were borne as part of the price of settling in a new country. Being an active free state man he was often beset by the border ruffians, and had some thrilling adventures in connection with the early troubles. When the Free State hotel was burned May 21, 1856, the ruffians surrounded his house and demanded whatever arms they might have. He and his wife presented guns at the windows and threatened to use them, and the marauders fled. At another time he was pursued sharply by a body of them, but eluded them and escaped. His services as surgeon were often called for both sides. When Col. Titus was wounded he dressed the wounds. When the free state ____ the number of 101 were in prison at Lecompton in 1856, he was called upon to be the physician of the company. His office and library were destroyed in the Quantrell Raid, but he himself was moving around among the wounded before Quantrell had left town.
     He remained on his claim a number of years building a comfortable home planting trees all about, until the "Prentiss Place" became one of the most charming spots about Lawrence. After a time his practice so increased that he moved into town so as to be nearer his work.
     While he was only a private citizen, and preferred to be only that, he was always interested in public affairs. He was emphatically a public spirited man. He was interested in all questions which concerned the people. On the slavery question, and later on the temperance question he was always decided and pronounced, and at the same time discreet and charitable. He took great interest in educational matters, and in 1857 he was "president of the citizen's committee on schools," which was as near to a school board as they could get it in the chaotic condition of things then existing. Under the lead of this committee the "Quincy high school" was carried on with rare success.
     Without wanting public office, he held numerous positions of responsibility. In 1855 he was commissioned surgeon general of Kansas volunteers, in 1857 surgeon general of Kansas militia. On the breaking out of the war he was appointed commissioner to examine applicants for the office of surgeon in Kansas regiments, which position he held during the war.
     Dr. Prentiss was three times married. He was married October 23, 1839, to Miss Louisa Brooks at Norwich, New York. She died, leaving two children, who are now Dr. Lyman Prentiss, of Colorado, and Mrs. W. A. Simpson, of Kansas City. April 14, 1847, he was married to Miss Mary N. Converse, of Conventry, New York, who came with him to Kansas. She will be remembered by all old settlers as a woman of great refinement as well as great force of character. When Lawrence was besieged by the Border Ruffians in 1856, she was one of the two women who rode through the enemy's line and brought ammunition from Topeka to the Free State forces in Lawrence. She died in 1863, leaving two children, who are now Mrs. O. B. Neill, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Frank Prentiss, of Aspen, Colorado. June 21st, 1866, Dr. Prentiss was married to Miss Annie J. Soules, who survives him. They have one son, Charles A. Prentiss, now of Lawrence, Colorado.
     Dr. Prentiss was a member and office bearer in the Baptist church. He was liberal in his views and broad in his sympathies, but thoroughly loyal to his church, and always loyal to his pastor. He was ever ready to take his place and do his part. He was always found in the Sunday school and prayer meeting ready to lend a hand or give a word of cheer. None who ever heard him pray will forget his simplicity and faith. His tender fervor when he approached the "Throne of Mercy" was always touching and uplifting. He was a genial companion and a warm friend. He always had a kindly greeting and a smile that won all who met him. In his profession his gentleness and sympathy were often as potent as his medicines. He died as he had wished, without protracted suffering, and keeping at his work to the last. He has been so long one of the well known figures on our streets, that Lawrence will feel lonesome without him. He will be missed in many circles and mourned by many friends.
     
Presley, Edgar Norman
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Mar 1971
Edgar Presley To Be Buried At Jenkinsburg
     Mr. Edgar Norman Presley, 62, of Charleston, S. C., a native of Butts County and a retired salesman, died Thursday, March 4th, in Charleston. He was born August 4, 1908 to the late Mr. John Oscar Presley and Mrs. Leila Williams Presley.
     Graveside services will be held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock in Jenkinsburg Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Presley is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William H. Brock of Jacksonville Fla.; one son, John Robert Presley of Atlanta; a brother, Mr. Clifford Presley of Atlanta; four grandchildren; William Presley of Jackson is a nephew.

Presley, Ethel
Jackson Progress-Argus June 8 1917
     Jenkinsburg was the scene of another sad funeral Friday afternoon with Ethel Presley, the thirteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Presley was laid to rest in the cemetery here. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. I. G. Walker. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ray Minter, Charlie Benson, Floyd Glass, Harvy Moore, Smith Kimbell and Coyle Perdue, all friends of her older brothers. Many friends deeply sympathize with the entire family in their bereavement.

Presley, Infant
  The Jackson Argus April 7, 1899
     Infant child of W. M. Presley was buried at Macedonia a few days ago, Rev. J. A. Jackson, pastor of the church conducting the services.

Presley, Leila Agnes Williams
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Mar 1960
Mrs. Presley, Of Atlanta Buried At Jenkinsburg
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church for Mrs. J. O. Presley, 84, of Atlanta, who died March 10th at an Atlanta hospital.
     Mrs. Presley, the former Miss Leila Williams, was born and reared in Butts county. She was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church for 44 years.
     She was a daughter of the late Mr. W. P. Williams and Mrs. Susan Frances Miles Williams.
     Rev. J. D. Harrison, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church, conducted the rites Sunday afternoon. Interment was in the family lot in the churchyard cemetery with J. Austin Dillon of Atlanta in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include two sons, Col. C. E. Presley of Atlanta, Norman Presley of Sumter, S. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Maude William- (?) (?)

Presley, Mary L. Andrews
The Jackson Argus May 3 1901
     All over the county people are sad over the death of Mrs. W. M. Prestley, which occurred at her home near Stark, early Thursday morning. For several months Mrs. Prestley has suffered from consumption, and her death was not a shock, as she had been in bad health so long. She left a husband and five or six boys to feel the need of a wife and mother. She was a faithful member of the Macedonia Baptist church. Her funeral was conducted at that church of her membership at 10 o'clock this (Friday) morning.

Presley, Robert Anderson
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 17, 1949.
Macedonia Rites for R. A. Presley.
     Funeral services for Robert Anderson Presley, 58, former Butts county resident who died November 9 at Marietta, were held at Macedonia church Friday.
     He is survived by his step-mother and six brothers, John W., T. G. and W. B. Presley, Eatonton; Clark and Carl of Acworth and Harold Presley of Jackson.

Pressley, Charles William, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Apr 1995
     Charles William Pressley Sr. of Forsyth died Thursday, April 20, in Ashbum from injuries received in a truck/train accident
     Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23, in Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Rev. William Slaughter officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Pressley was born Jan. 1, 1961 in Newnan, son of Charles Pressley and Carolyn Palmer Pressley.
     He was a Baptist and was employed by TA Williams Brothers Trucking Co.
     Survivors include wife, Michelle Bunn Pressley of Forsyth; sons, Charles Pressley of Flovilla and Steven Pressley of Forsyth; daughters, Lisa and Nichole Pressley of Forsyth, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pressley of Jackson; brother. Beaver Pressley of Jackson; sisters, Pamela Bowen and Faye Lawson, both of Jackson; grandmothers, Sadie Cox of Cleveland and Lucile Pressley of Riverdale.
     Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pressley, J. J.
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 12, 1949.
J. J. Pressley Died Saturday.
     J. J. Pressley, 50, resident of Liberty, S. C., died at 6 p.m. Saturday while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Herman Apple, at Jenkinsburg. He was a victim of a heart attack two hours after arriving here for a visit.
     Supervisor of a weave room in Liberty, Mr. Pressley was a veteran of World War I. He was a native of Pickens county, S. C.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Nellie Smith; father, A. A. Pressley; three sons, Hayward, Jack and Bill Pressley, all veterans of World War II; one daughter, Mrs. H. W. Apple; one sister, Mrs. Larry Porter; three grandchildren.
     The body was taken to Liberty for funeral services, conducted Monday at 2 p.m. and burial was in Liberty township cemetery.

Pressley, James Larry
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Sep 1993
     James Larry (Jimmy) Pressley of High Falls died Fri., Sept. 17, at Piedmont Hospital.
     Funeral services were held Mon., Sept. 20, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Morgan and Rev. William Slaughter officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Pressley was born July 1, 1964 in Coweta County, son of Charles and Carolyn Palmer Pressley. He was employed as a mechanic.
     Survivors include his parents; children James, Jason and Kimberly Pressley, of Forsyth; brothers Charles Pressley Jr. and Beaver Pressley of Jackson; sisters Pam Bowen and Faye Lawson of Jackson; grandmothers Sadie Cox of Cleveland and Lucile Pressley of Riverdale.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pressley, John Oscar
Jackson Progress Argus 7 Apr 1933
Mr. J . O. Pressley Passes in Atlanta
     The death of Mr. J. Oscar Pressley, aged 65, former well-known Butts county citizen, Occurred Sunday morning at 7:30 at the Crawford W. Long hospital in Atlanta. Acute Bright's disease was given as the cause of death.
     Born in Alabama, Mr. Pressley moved with his mother to Butts county when a small boy. He spent his entire life here until a few years ago when he moved to Atlanta for residence. He was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist church and had many friends here who regretted to learn of his passing.
     Mr. Pressley is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Leila Williams, of Butts county; three sons, C. E. Pressley, an attorney of Atlanta; J, C. Pressley, with the American Express Company in Atlanta, and E. N. Pressley manager, of an A. & P. store in Atlanta; one brother, W. T. Pressley, of Miami, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. L. F. Cofer, of Conyers; three grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J. B. Stodghill and Rev. Mr. Brooks; of McDonough, officiating. Flowers sent by relatives and friends attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. The pallbearers were T. W. Moore, W. E. Smith, J. W. Caston, W. J. Thurston, J. H. Patrick and A. B. Stallsworth. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery, with S. H. Thornton in charge of arrangements.

Pressley, Michael Bernard
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Oct 1978
Local Youth Killed In Accident
     A local youth was killed Saturday when he rode his bicycle into the path of a car.
     Michael Bernard Pressley, 9, of 1-75 Mobile Home Park, Jackson, "came out of a walkway into the road in the trailer park. Apparently he didn't see the car and the driver didn't see him," according to investigating officer Gerald Davis. Pressley was killed on impact, he added.
     Pressley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Harold Pressley, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital, according to Coroner John Sherrell.
     Pressley was in the third grade at Jackson Elementary School.
     No charges were brought against Nancy B. Henley, of Route 3, Jackson, the driver of the car. The accident was termed unavoidable.

Jackson Progress Argus 12 Oct 1978
Pressley Youth Rites Were Held Tuesday
     Funeral services for Michael Bernard Pressley, "Little Man", 9, of I-75 Mobile Home Park, were conducted at 11 A.M. Tuesday from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. R. W. Justus and the Rev. Colon Duncan officiating. Interment was in the Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn, Georgia." Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge.
     Pressley died Saturday afternoon when the bicycle he was driving rode in the path of a car. He was born May 8, 1969, in Atlanta and attended the third grade at Jackson Elementary School.
     Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Harold Pressley; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Pressley, Tyrome, Ga. nine brothers and sisters Willie Ray Pressley, Michael Lee Pressley, and Man Ji Sue Pierce, all of College Park; Marsha Faye Pierce, Terri Bright, James Harold Pressley, and Teiko Pressley, all of Jonesboro; and Charlie Pierce and Tammy Kay Pierce, of Jackson.
     Pallbearers were Bill Pressley, Jr., Michael Pressley, James Harold Pressley, Charlie Pierce, Steve Samples and Michael Bright.

Pressley, William Arthur The Jackson Progress-Argus August 17, 1923
Butts County Boy Killed In Accident.
Mr. W. A. Pressley victim of elevator accident. Funeral held at Jenkinsburg Sunday afternoon.
     Mr. W. A. Pressley, 24 years of age, formerly of Jenkinsburg, met death in an elevator accident in Atlanta Saturday afternoon. The young man, who was employed by the American Railway Express Company, had delivered a package at the John Deere Plow Company, when he was crushed by a descending elevator. He was rushed to a hospital but died before being placed on the operating table.
     Mr. Pressley, who was born and reared in Butts county, had many friends here who were pained to know of the unfortunate tragedy. He was highly esteemed by his friends and associates. Mr. Pressley had been making his home in Atlanta for the past two or three years.
     Surviving Mr. Pressley are his wife and son William; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Pressley, of Jenkinsburg, and three brothers, C. E. Pressley, J. C. Pressley and E. N. Pressley, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their deep sorrow.
     Funeral services were held from the Jenkinsburg Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Cofield conducted the services after which interment was made in the Jenkinsburg cemetery.

Pressley, William M.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 26, 1928
Mr. W. M. Pressley Passes In Acworth.
     Butts county relatives and friends of MR. W. M. Pressley, former citizen of the county, regretted to learn of his death, which occurred Sunday night at Ainsworth, Ga. The body was brought to Macedonia church where funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. Augustus Earnest officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.
     A native of Putnam county, where he was born 71 years ago;, Mr. Presley was for a number of years a resident of Butts, residing near Stark. He married Miss Mary Andrews, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, and a sister of Messrs. W. M. and O. A. Andrews, of Jackson, and S. E. Andrews of Atlanta, and for twenty-five years resided at Stark. A good number of years he returned to Putnam county and had been residing at Acworth but a short time. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and was a highly esteemed citizen,
     By his first wife, who died several years ago, he is survived by four sons, John Wynn, Terry Grady, Robert Andrews, and Ernest Preasley. He is also survived by his wife by his second marriage and three sons.

Preston, Amanda Catherine
Jackson Progress-Argus 29 Apr 1937
Last Rites Friday For Miss Preston
     Funeral services for Miss Kate Preston, 93 years of age, whose death occurred April 21 in Vidalia, were held at the Preston family cemetery near Flovilla Friday. Rev. W. A. Woodruff and Rev. J. R. Terrell officiated and interment followed in the family lot. Miss Preston was the last surviving member of an old and prominent Butts county family, her parents having been Gilham Preston and Mrs. Eliza Preston. The family has long been influential in the affairs of Flovilla and community. She was a sister of the late Mr. John F. Preston and the late Judge T. G. Preston, both well known residents of Flovilla. She is survived by a large number of nieces and nephews.
     The death of this beloved woman was due to natural causes. She had been a devoted member of Sandy Creek church for more than 70 years.

Preston, Archibald Gilham
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 16, 1929
Mr. Arch G. Preston Passed Away Monday
     The death of Mr. Arch G. Preston, aged 82, a resident of Iron Springs district, and one of the county's best known citizens, occurred at his home Monday night at 11 o'clock. He had been seriously ill for two weeks, but news of his death will cause regret to a host of friends here and elsewhere over the state.
     Mr. Preston had been a resident of Butts county for several years, having moved here from Alabama where he was born and reared. During his residence in this county he had won the esteem of a wide circle of friends by his upright conduct, honorable dealings and sterling character. During the War Between the States he served as a member of Company F 62nd Alabama Regiment. He was a member of Camp Barnett U. C. V. and held the office of Chaplain. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Delta, Ala., and was a member of Union Ridge Christian church.
     He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Mrs. Dixie Morton Preston; two children, Elizabeth, age 12, and James Woods, age 6; one sister, Mrs. Georgia Ann Parmen, of Alabama; one brother, Rev. A. J. Preston, of Headman, Ala.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church in Jackson and Rev. Mr. Brantley, of Griffin, officiated. Interment was made in the Jackson city cemetery.

Preston, Curtis William
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Sep 1971
C. W. Preston. Former Editor, Died Tuesday
     Mr. Curtis William Preston, 68, editor and publisher of the Pike County Journal for twenty years, died early Tuesday morning in the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital following a long period of declining health. Mr. Preston resided on the Zebulon-Griffin Road in Pike County and has many relatives and friends in this area who are saddened at his passing.
     A native of Butts County, Mr. Preston was the son of the late Mr. James Oscar Preston and Mrs. Gertrude Maddox Preston. He launched his newspaper career at an early age when the late J. Doyle Jones, Sr., publisher of the Progress-Argus, gave him his first job and helped teach him the intricacies of a weekly newspaper. Soon after leaving the Jackson newspaper, Mr. Preston purchased the Pike County Journal in Zebulon where he served as editor-publisher until ill health forced his retirement. In addition, Mr. Preston was engaged in the commercial printing and office supply business.
     For 32 years Mr. Preston served on the administrative board of the Zebulon United Methodist Church where he was chairman of the board, church school superintendent, and on the board of trustees. He was a charter member of the Pike County Lions Club.
     Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning from the Zebulon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Ward and Rev. James L. Sanders officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Preston is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Wilson Preston, who was closely affiliated with him during his years as editor-publisher of the Pike County Journal; two daughters, Mrs. Bobby Peek of Manassas, Va. and Mrs. Cary Reeves, Jr. of Pensacola, Fla.; two brothers, Leslie Preston and Carson Preston, both of Griffin; six sisters, Mrs. Roland R. Stoker of Many, La., Mrs. E. C. Ruff of Savannah, Mrs. Edward Horne of Atlanta, Mrs. R. A. Boggs, Mrs. Edwin Dyer, and Mrs. Fred Jett, all of Decatur.

Preston, Dixie Winfield Carter
  The Jackson Progress-Argus August 26, 1954
Mrs. A. G. Preston Passes On Monday
     Mrs. Dixie Wingfield Carter Preston, widow of the late A. G. Preston, died at her home near Flovilla Monday at midnight. She had been seriously ill for several days preceding her death.
     Born in Webster county, daughter of Josiah Wingfield Carter and Mrs. Mary Rebecca Askew Carter, she had been a resident of Butts county for many years. After the death of her husband, a Confederate veteran, she continued to reside at the homestead and managed her farming interests with success. Mrs. Preston, a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church, had many friends in the county who were saddened by her passing.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Jackson and the Rev. G. A. Briggs and the Rev. L. H. Britt officiated. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
    The pallbearers were Frank Moore, Herbert Moore, Howard Greer, Mike Allen, Carter Morton, Lamar Morton.
     Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edith Britton, of Jackson; two sons, W. C. Morton Sr., of Jackson and James W. Preston of the U. S. Army, Fort Bliss, Texas; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Preston, Dovie Mae Holloway
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1989
     Dovie Mae Holloway Preston, 73, of Smith Street, Flovilla, died Saturday night at the AMI-Griffin/Spalding County Hospital.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Mrs. Preston was born in Butts County, daughter of Joseph Holloway and Nancy Elizabeth Cochran Holloway.
     She was the widow of Troy Bryant Preston, who died in 1974.
     Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Preston Harper of Flovilla, Mary Jo Preston of Atlanta, and Zelda Pike of Jackson; sons, Sidney Preston of Jenkinsburg and Phillip Preston of Flovilla; 11 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; sister, Emmie Arnold of Flovilla; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Preston, Elizabeth, Mrs.
  Headlight- Homeseeker Flovilla, Ga. June 1, 1898
     Mrs. Elizabeth Preston of near Flovilla, whose serious illness was mentioned in our last week's issue died early Saturday morning after a lingering illness of some time, brought on mainly by old age, she had lived to the ripe old age of some eighty years. For sixty consecutive years of her life she was a consistent member of the Shady Creek Primitive Baptist church, and by her strong faith in God and noble Christian virtues she endeared herself to all whom she met. Her remains were laid to rest Sunday afternoon at the family burying ground on the premises, and the funeral conducted by Rev. Mr. Godard of Pike county.

Preston, Elizabeth Strickland
  Flovilla-Indian Springs Enterprise January 26, 1894
A Tribute of Love.
     Flovilla Baptist church mourns for the first time since her organization the death of a dear and much loved sister in the person of sister Elizabeth Preston, who was born in Spalding county Ga., May 14th 1812, married to J. F. Preston of Butts county Jan. 11th 1866. Joined Teman Missionary Baptist church in Spalding county Ga., in August 1867. Moving to Butts county she with her husband, cast her lot in with a remnant of Baptist in Flovilla to keep house for the Lord and well did she perform her part until feeble health deprived her of the privilege of attending public services and oh, how we miss her from her accustomed seat in the corner, where she delighted to sit for she will not return to cheer her with her sweet presence. Since it has pleased the blessed master to take her from us and transplant her in a sweeter and brighter home there to sit near the great white thrown, where she may sing praises to the Lamb with ones who preceded her to that home sweet home. On the 28th December 1893 in Griffin, Ga., at the home of her brother, B. S. Strickland, this precious sister breathed her last. She was visiting relatives in that city was stricken down with la grippe and died in a very short time.
     She leaves a devoted husband and an affectionate son with many relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
     But we do not mourn as those who have no hope, for she died triumphantly admonishing loved ones to seek salvation and meet her in the sweet by and by. May this sad bereavement be sanctified to the good of her loved ones and the glory of God, is the earnest and sincere prayer of ONE WHO LOVED HER.

  Flovilla-Indian Springs Enterprise January 5, 1894
Died.
     We regret very much to chronicle the sad death of Mrs. J. F. Preston which occurred Dec. 27th while visiting relatives near Griffin. The remains were brought home and interred at the family burying ground.
     Mrs. Preston has been a member of the Baptist church for a number of years and was a true noble woman who devoted her life to her family. We tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.

Preston, Florence Elizabeth Adams
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Apr 1982
     Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Adams Preston, 84, of Jenkinsburg died late Saturday night at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where she had been a resident for the past six years.
     A native of Godfrey, Ga., Mrs. Preston was educated in the Morgan County schools, Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, and the University of Georgia. During her teaching career, she taught school in Ball Ground, Ga., Walton County, Meriwether County and Butts County.
     Mrs. Preston was the widow of Will G. Preston, a teacher and former Butts County superintendent of schools, and the daughter of the late George W. Adams and Emily Sammons Adams. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Godfrey.
     Survivors include one brother, Ben Adams of Godfrey; nieces and nephews, Helen Reeves of Columbia, S.C., Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Preston of Jackson, Miss Mary Jo Preston of Atlanta, Miss Margaret Preston of Flovilla, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hencley of Jackson, and Haywood Florence of Atlanta.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson. Rev. A. L. Price officiated, and burial was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery in Butts County.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were Lowell Preston, Albert Henc1ey, Clay Sanders, Marvin Pike, Harry Ridgeway and R. A. Allen.

Preston, Infant
  Butts County Progress July 14, 1916
Flovilla.
     The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Preston were grieved to know of the death of their young son which occurred last week.

Butts County Progress July 14, 1916
     Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Preston, of Flovilla have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their infant son, which occurred in Atlanta, following an operation, Thursday. The funeral was held at Flovilla Friday, Rev. W. O. Sharpe conducting the services.

Preston, J. F., Mrs. (nee Vandigriff)
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 20, 1924
Mrs. J. F. Preston Called To Reward
     Following an illness of some time, Mrs. J. F. Preston passed away Tuesday morning at her home near Flovilla. She was 84 years of age and was a member of the Baptist church. Mrs. Preston, before marriage, was Miss Vandigriff, of Locust Grove. Mrs. Preston had a wide circle of friends who were grieved to learn of her passing.
     She is survived by her husband, Mr. John F. Preston, well known Confederate and a step-son Mr. W. W. Preston.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Preston cemetery Wednesday morning by Dr. I. G. Walker, of locust Grove and interment was in the churchyard.

Preston, Jackie Ludlow
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Apr 1991
     Mr. Jackie Ludlow (Jack) Preston, 66, of Galveston, Texas, died Saturday in Galviston after several weeks illness.
     The funeral will be conduced Thursday, April 25, in the Chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Tom Drake officiating. Interment will be in the Sandy Creek Cemetery in Flovilla.
     Mr. Preston was born in Flovilla, son of the late John Franklin Preston and Eunice Irene Moore Preston.
     His lifetime occupation was with the Merchant Marines.
     Survivors include his brother Lowell Preston of Savannah; sisters, Mrs. A. K Graham of Savannah and Mrs. Frances James of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Preston, James Carson
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1978
Carson Preston Died Saturday In Griffin
     Mr. James Carson Preston, of 65 Terracedale Circle, Griffin, died Saturday at the Griffin-Spalding .County Hospital following a two-month illness.
     He was a native of Butts County and was the son of the late James Oscar Preston and the late Mrs. Gertrude Maddox Preston. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Butts County and was the zone manager for the L. B. Price Company. He lived in Griffin for a number of years.
     Mr. Preston is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Smith Preston; a son, James Mark Peston of Griffin; a brother, Leslie L. Preston of Griffin; and five sisters, Mrs. Irene Ruff of Savannah, Mrs. Myrtle Boggs and Mrs. Rebecca Jett, both of Decatur, Mrs. Sara Horne of Atlanta, and Mrs. Jeffie Dyer of Roswell.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev. Lamar Guyton officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Preston, James Franklin
James Preston, Of Texas, Is Buried Here
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Dec 1977
     James Franklin Preston, 54, of Port Arthur, Texas, died about five o'clock Sunday morning, November 27th, in a Galveston, Texas hospital following a short illness.
     Son of the late John Franklin Preston and the late Eunice Irene Moore Preston, natives of Butts County, he had been in the Merchant Marines for many years. He was born June 12, 1923 at Flovilla.
     Funeral services were conducted December 1st at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery.
     Mr. Preston is survived by two brothers, L. M. Preston of Savannah and Jack Preston of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. A. K. Gannam of Savannah and
Mrs. Grady James of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.

Preston, James Oscar
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 11, 1948.
J. O. Preston Called by Death.
     James Oscar Preston, 78, one of the county's esteemed residents. died Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roland R. Stoker, in Charlotte, N. C., where he had been spending several weeks. In declining health for several months, the fatal attack came without warning.
     Mr. Preston, born September 22, 1874, was the son of the late Jeff Preston and Mrs. Elizabeth Itson Preston, member of old and influential families of the county. He spent his life in Butts county where he took an active interest in public affairs, in education and good government and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist church. Until advanced age forced his retirement Mr. Preston was a successful planter of the Flovilla community.
     Survivors are the following sons and daughters, Mrs. J. W. Browning, Jackson; Mrs. R. R. Stoker, Charlotte, N.C.; Mrs. Emil Ruff, Savannah; Mrs. George Laney, Macon; Mrs. Roy Boggs and Mrs. Edwin Horne, Atlanta; Mrs. Edwin Dyer and Mrs. Fred Jett of Decatur; C. W. Preston, editor of the Pike County Journal at Zebulon; J. C. Preston of Griffin and L. L. Preston of Thomaston. He is also survived by several grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. John A. Moor and Mrs. W. M. Andrews of Jackson.
     Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist church. Rev. W. S. Norton, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home will direct plans.
     The pallbearers will be Frank Moore, Herbert Moore, Nelson Andrews, Forrest Maddox, Tom Maddox, and Winfred Yancey.

Preston, John Franklin
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 9, 1925
Mr. J. F. Preston Called To Reward
     The death of Mr. John F. Preston, one of the best known residents of the county, occurred at his home in Flovilla Monday night at 8:30 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for several months but was recently able to be out and greeted his friends in Jackson just before the Christmas holidays.
     Mr. Preston was 83 years of age, belonged to a pioneer family of the county. He was a gallant Confederate soldier, having served as a member of Co. I, Thirtieth Georgia Regiment, and was one of the few survivors of that famous organization. He was an officer of Camp Barnett U. C. V. Mr. Preston was a charter member of the Flovilla Baptist church and manifested much interest in religious and civic affairs. His passing is mourned by a large circle of friends.
     Mr. Preston is survived by one son, Judge W. W. Preston, of Flovilla; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Pruitt and Miss Kate Preston, of Flovilla.
     Funeral services were held at the Preston cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. I. G. Walker, of Locust Grove, conducting the services. The body was laid to rest in the family lot.

Preston, John Franklin
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1960
John F. Preston Died Suddenly At Jenkinsburg
      Funeral services were held Friday, July 1, at the Flovilla Baptist Church at 11:00 a. m. for Mr. John F. Preston, 72, of Savannah, who died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Grady James, at Jenkinsburg Wednesday afternoon, June 29.
     Mr. Preston, a retired farmer and merchant whose home was; originally in Savannah, suffered a heart seizure while visiting in Jenkinsburg. He was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church.
     Rev. B. J. Reeves officiated at the funeral rites. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery. The Masons had charge of the. services at the graveside.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Grady James of Jenkinsburg and Mrs. A. K. Gannon of Savannah; three sons, L. M. Preston, J. Frank Preston, and Jack L. Preston, all of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. B. H. Hencely of Jackson, and Mrs. K. Gannon of Savarnnah; two brothers, W. G. Preston and Troy B. Preston both of Jenkinsburg; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Preston, John Gilham
Jackson Progress-Argus 8 June 1934
Former Butts Citizen Answers Death's Call
     Butts county relatives and friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. John G. Preston, 80 years of age, which occurred at his home in Macon on May 29. Death followed a short illness.
     Mr. Preston was born in Butts county October 5, 1854, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Preston. He left the county several years ago and for a number of years was connected with the state sanitarium at Milledgeville as a guard. After giving up his connection with the sanitarium Mr. Preston had resided in Macon and was a member of the Trinity Baptist church. He was a member of an old and influential family of Butts county.
     Funeral services were conducted in. Macon Thursday morning, with Elder J. A. Montees officiating. Interment was in the cemetery at Macedonia Thursday afternoon.
     Mr. Preston is survived by his wife; who was Miss Susie Thompson; two daughters, Mrs. C. T. Andrews, of Macon, and Mrs. Clifton Waters, of Toomsboro; five sons, A. J., H. C, O. D. and W. E. Preston, of Macon, and J. J. Preston, of Hawkinsville; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Moore and Mrs. W. M. Andrews, of Jackson.

Preston, Lena Duke
Jackson Progress Argus, May 11, 1950
Mrs. Preston Buried in McDonough Sunday
     Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Duke of Macon, former residents of Jackson, regret to learn of the death of Mr. Duke's sister, Mrs. Lena Preston of Henry county, on Saturday, May 6, at her home near McDonough. Mrs. Preston had been sick for five months and her death was not unexpected. Funeral services were held at McDonough Baptist church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Burial was in the McDonough cemetery. Survivors include her husband; one son and one daughter and for grandchildren; one sister and one brother, and her mother, Mrs. J. M. Duke.
Preston, Light, Mrs.
  Butts County Progress March 12, 1908
Flovilla.
     Mrs. Light Preston, who was making her home with Mrs. S. K. Smith, died last Monday and was interred in the Preston burial ground Tuesday.

Preston, Lonnie C.
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 21, 1952
     Funeral services for Lonnie C. Preston, former resident of Flovilla where he was born and reared, who died at his home in Stockbridge Friday, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Assembly of God church in Stockbridge. Rev. J. W. Cook and Rev. Hubert Brown officiated. Burial was in Sandy Creek cemetery with D. T. Carmichael & Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Preston was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Preston of Flovilla. He had made his home in Stockbridge for the past several years.
     Survivors are his wife and three brothers, Prof. W. G. Preston of Jenkinsburg; Troy B. Preston of Flovilla, and John F. Preston; three sisters, Mrs. B. H. Hencely of Jackson; Mrs. Lizzie Preston Gamnan of Savannah and Mrs. Nora Parnell of Atlanta.

Preston, Mary Frances Maddox
  Butts County Progress October 4, 1912
Mrs. W. M. Preston Died On Wednesday.
     After a long illness, Mrs. W. M. Preston died at her home in Iron Springs district Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Though her death was not unexpected it came as a shock to the members of the family and a large number of friends.
     Mrs. Preston was a splendid christian lady, loved and admired by those her knew her. Before her marriage she was Miss Fannie Maddox, and is survived by her husband, three sisters, Misses Martha, Dora and Catherine Maddox; two nieces, Misses Bessie and Ailene Maddox and one nephew, Paul Maddox.
     The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Macedonia church of which she was a member. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Jackson in the presence of a large number of friends. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their great sorrow.

Preston, Mary Pulley
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 17, 1946. Mrs. T. G. Preston Called by Death.
     Mrs. Mary Pulley Preston, 90, widow of the late Judge T. G. Preston of Flovilla, died October 9 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Story, at Lifsey Springs.
     Funeral services were held Thursday at the home of Mrs. story with Elder George D. Goddard officiating. Interment was in the Preston family cemetery in Butts county with Haisten Brothers, funeral directors, in charge.
     Mrs. Preston was born and reared in Jasper county but spent most of her life in Butts county. She had many friends and relatives here who are saddened by her death. She was a member of Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist church.
     Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. W. E. Story, Lifsey Springs; Mrs J. P. Williams, Asheville, N. C.; Mrs. J. W. Payne and Mrs. Fleet Minter of Monticello; two nephews, Oscar and Paul Phillips of Monticello.
Preston, Robert J.
Jackson Progress-Argus, June 9, 1949.
Robert Preston Called by Death.
     Robert J. Preston, 68 years of age, well-known resident of the Flovilla community, died at his home early Friday after an illness of several months.
     Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Preston, he was reared in the Flovilla section and in addition to his farming interests he served a connection with the Pepperton Cotton Mills. Illness forced his retirement from active business last year.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Myrtle McCord; two daughters, Mrs. Delmas Snell and Mrs. Cecil Wood, both of Wrightsville; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Parnell of Atlanta; Mrs. A. K. Gammon of Savannah and Mrs. B. H. Hencely of Jackson; four brothers, William G. Preston, former Butts county school superintendent and now of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; J. F. Preston of Savannah; Larnie Preston of Stockbridge and T. B. Preston of Flovilla; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
     Funeral services were held at the Flovilla Baptist church Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Mr. Oglesby of Macon. the pastor, officiated. pallbearers were nephews, Jack Preston, L. W. Hencely, P. E. Dobbs, H. G. James, Paul Crockett, A. W. Henceley.
     Burial was in Sandy Creek cemetery and the Thornton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     
Preston, S. H., Mrs.
  Middle Georgia Argus March 22, 1892
Jenkinsburg;
     The second death in our lodge since its organization and the first person buried with the rites of the order occurred in February last, in the person of sister S. H. Preston. She had lived a widow ten years. God in his mercy spared our sister to see all her children large enough to be self sustaining and to imbue their minds with pure patriotism. She leaves three boys and two girls beside a host of friends to mourn her death. She was a true Alliance woman and an earnest advocate of all reform measures. And best of all she had long since embraced the christian faith and enjoyed daily the sweet consolations of the gospel. She was about forty years old. May the God who saved her and took her home to Himself temper the winds to the shorn lambs who feel they have lost their all, and who indeed have lost the rarest virtue the world possesses, a mother's love for her children.

Preston, Sarah Martha Kelly
Jackson Progress-Argus 19 Feb 1937
Mrs. W. D. Preston Claimed by Death
     The death of Mrs. W. D. Preston, 78 years of age, prominent and beloved resident of Flovilla, occurred at her home at 6:30 Saturday morning. Death resulted after an illness of several weeks and caused sorrow to a host of friends and relatives.
     Mrs. Preston, wife of Mr. W. D. Preston, was the former Miss Sarah Martha Kelly, daughter of Mr. J. J. Kelly, of Newton county and Mrs. Susan, Jane Witcher, of Tennessee, members of pioneer families of this section. Mr. and Mrs. Preston had been married sixty years and had resided near Flovilla for a long period of time. Mrs. Preston was a member of Sandy Creek church and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a dutiful wife, indulgent mother and loyal friend and was widely beloved in the community.
     She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. H. P. Parnell, of Atlanta; Mrs. B. H. Hencely, of Jackson and Miss Elizabeth Preston, of Flovilla; five sons, Messrs. R. J., Wm. G., J. F. and Troy B. Preston, of Flovilla, and L. C. Preston, of Stockbridge; two sisters, Mrs. John Pipkin, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. C. H. Jones, of Soperton; and several grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Sunday Creek church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Elder A. C. Elliott conducted the services and relatives and friends attested their love by many floral offerings. Pallbearers were R. L. Fears, W. S. Henderson, W. W. Byars, P. H. Freeman, R. A. Jenkins and W. E. Waites. Interment was in the family lot in the churchyard.

Preston, Sidney Lanier
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 1994
     Sidney Lanier Preston of Jenkinsburg died Wed., Sept. 21.
     Funeral services were held Sat, Sept. 24, in the chapel of Haisten's Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Schroeder officiating. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery near Flovilla.
     Mr. Preston was born Feb. 1, 1940 in Butts County, son of the late Troy B. and Dovie Mae Holloway Preston.
     He owned and operated Preston Tire Company in Jenkinsburg for the past 30 years.
     Mr. Preston was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was on the U.S.S. Eugene S. Green during the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
     Survivors include wife, Carolyn D. Preston of Jenkinsburg; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Bryant and Rebecca Preston of Macon; daughters, Crystal Ann Preston and April LaDawn Preston, both of Jenkinsburg; sisters, Mary Jo Preston of Atlanta and Zelda Pike of Jackson; and brother, Phillip Preston of Flovilla.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Preston, Susie Maddox
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 19, 1946. Mrs. J. O. Preston Called by Death Wednesday.
     Mrs. J. O. Preston, 68 years of age, beloved resident of Iron Springs, died at her home at 1:40 Wednesday morning after an illness of several weeks.
     Mrs. Preston was a member of prominent Butts county families and before her marriage was Miss Susie Maddox, daughter of Lucian L. Maddox and Mrs Susie Cole Maddox. She spent her entire life in Butts county and was widely loved for her devotion to her family and friends. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist church.
     Mr. and Mrs. Preston celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary May 20, 1945, and at that time were recipients of cordial good wishes from scores of friends.
     Surviving are her husband and the following sons and daughters, Mrs. J. W. Browning, Jackson; Mrs. Roland Stoker, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. Emil Ruff, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. George T. Laney, Macon; Mrs. Ray A. Boggs and Mrs. Edwin R. Horne, Atlanta; Mrs. Edwin M. Dyer and Mrs. Fred Jett, Decatur; Curtis W. Preston, Zebulon; James C. Preston, Griffin; and Leslie L. Preston, Thomaston; Two brother, L. A. and B. A. Maddox of Fitzgerald, and T. C. Albany of Albany; several grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia church. Rev. W. Sam Norton officiated and burial was in the family lot with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of plans.

Preston, Thomas G.
Jackson Progress-Argus April 20 1917
Judge T. G. Preston Answers Summons
Well Known Flovilla Citizen Sick Only a Few Days Passing Came As a Shock to Many Friends
     Coming as a shock to his family and large number of friends throughout the county was the death of Judge Thomas G. Preston, which occurred at his home at Flovilla Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. He had been ill for about ten days, though his condition was not regarded as serious. Death was quite sudden and was probably due to Bright's disease and other complications.
     Judge Preston was well and favorably known over the county. He was 68 years old and had been a member of Sandy Creek church for fifty years. He was also a deacon of that church. He served as judge for the cit court of Flovilla for several terms. Judge Preston was held in high esteem by the people of his own community, as well as over the entire county, and hosts of friends were saddened at his passing and join in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
     Surviving Judge Preston are his wife, who was a Miss Oxford of Jasper county before her marriage; one brother, Mr. J. F. Preston, of Flovilla; three sisters, Mrs. Elmira Rogers, of McDonough, Mrs. M. A. Pruitt and Miss Kate Preston, of Flovilla.
     The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was attended by an unusually large number of relatives from Butts and Jasper counties who gathered for a last tribute of affection. The interment was in the family cemetery. Rev. Mr. Gardner conducted the impressive services.

Preston, Thomas Jefferson
  Butts County Progress September 9, 1910
     Mr. T. J. Preston died Wednesday at the age of 86 at his home in Iron Springs district after a long illness. Death was due to old age. The funeral was held Thursday at Macedonia, the services being conducted by Rev. W. O. Sharpe.

Preston, Thomas Jefferson
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 25, 1920
Funeral Of Mr. Preston At Macedonia Tuesday.
     Funeral services for Mr. Thomas J. Preston, 63 years of age, who died at his home in Atlanta Monday morning, was held at Macedonia church Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock. Rev. Mr. Crosby, of Atlanta, officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Preston, who was a native of Butts county and well known to a majority of the older citizens, had been a resident of Atlanta for several years. He was a member of the large and prominent Preston family of this county.
     Surviving the deceased are his wife, who was a Miss McDaniel before her marriage; a son, Mr. H. L. Preston, of Louisville, Ky.; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Preston, of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. W. M. Andrews and Mrs. John Allen Moore, of Jackson; two brothers, Messrs. James O. and John Preston of Butts county, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
 
Preston, Troy Bryan (Buck)
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jun 1974
Mr. Preston Buried At Sandy Creek
     Mr. Troy Bryan (Buck) Preston, 80, died Thursday, June 6th at seven o'clock at Westbury Nursing Home in Jenkinsburg after a long period of declining health.
     Mr. Preston was born in Butts County on May 28, 1894, the son of the late Mr. David Preston and the late Mrs. Sara Martha Kelly Preston. Mr. Preston resided in Jenkinsburg for a long number of years and was a retired textile worker and farmer;
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, June 8th, at 3:00 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with interment in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Rev. T. J. Thaxton officiating. Sherrell Funeral Home was in. charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Preston is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dovie Preston, Flovilla; two sons, Sidney Preston of Jenkinsburg and Phillip Preston of Flovilla; four daughters, Miss Mary Jo Preston of Atlanta, Mrs. Elizabeth Tate of Greensboro, N. C., Mrs. Zelda Pike of Flovilla, Mrs. Margaret Harper of Flovilla; one brother, Mr. W. G. Preston of Jenkinsburg; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Gannam of Savannah; several grandchildren.

Preston, William Davidson
Jackson Progress-Argus May 30, 1940
Mr. W. D. Preston Taken by Death
     Mr. William Davidson Preston, 84 years of age, widely known resident of Flovilla, died at his home Tuesday at 6 p. m. He had been in declining health for some weeks and was critically ill for several days.
     Connected with old Butts county families, Mr. Preston was a large plantation owner. He was a son of the late James P. Preston and Martha Smith Preston. He was a member of Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist church. Well versed on all current questions, Mr. Preston had strong opinions and took decided stands on political issues.
     Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. P. Parnell, of Atlanta; Mrs. B. H. Hencely, of Jackson, and Miss Lizzie Preston, of Flovilla; five sons, R. J., J. F., and T. B. Preston, of Flovilla; William G. Preston, Butts county school superintendent, and L. C. Preston, of Stockbridge; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock with Elder A. C. Elliott officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the churchyard, with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Preston, William Gordon
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Aug 1975
W. G. Preston, Educator, Buried Monday
     Mr. William Gordon Preston, 89, of Jenkinsburg former Butts County school superintendent and widely known retired Georgia educator for over 43 years, died early Saturday morning at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital following a short illness but a longer period of declining health.
     Mr. Preston was born in Flovilla on June 4, 1886, the son of the late Mr. Jack Preston and Mrs. Sara Kelly Preston. He was a graduate of Locust Grove Institute and the University of Georgia, being perhaps the oldest graduate of the university from Butts County. He was a member of the Class of 1914.
     Mr. Preston taught school in Butts County as well as other systems over the state for over 43 years, serving as superintendent of the Butts County schools. He was a member of the Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
     Funeral services for Mr. Preston were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Elder Paul Mann and Rev. Arthur L. Price, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Preston is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Adams Preston of Jenkinsburg; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Gannam of Savannah; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Edwin C. Lynch, Raymond Smith, Clay Saunders, C. W. Haley,
Wallace Harkins and Ed Tate.

Preston, William Marion
  Butts County Progress December 19, 1913
Mr. W. M. Preston Dies From Uretic Poisoning
     Coming as a surprise and shock to his friends was the death of Mr. W. M. Preston, which occurred at his home in Iron Springs Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock. Death was due to uremic poisoning. He had been in ill health for several days but news of his death came as a surprise.
     Mr. Preston, who was 55 years of age, was one of the best known citizens of the county. He had a large number of friends and was held in the highest esteem. He is survived by his wife, a bride of only a few weeks, who was Mrs. Dixie Morton of Parrott, Ga., before her marriage; two sisters, Mrs. W. M. Andrews and Mrs. John A. Moore, of Jackson; three brothers, Messrs. Jim, Tom and Bud Preston.
     The funeral will be held this afternoon at Macedonia church and the services will be conducted by Dr. Z. E. Barron.
     In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of hosts of friends.

Price, Alice Lorie Hoard
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1965
Heart Attack Sunday Claims Mrs. Lorie Price
     Mrs. Alice Lorie Hoard Price, 65 of Main Street, Route 2, Jackson, died suddenly Sunday night, March 14, around 9:20 from an apparent heart attack. Although ill for several days, she was not believed critically ill until she suffered an attack Sunday night upon the arrival of an ambulance which had been summoned to carry her to Sylvan Grove Hospital. She was dead on arrival at the hospital.
     A textile employee, Mrs. Price was the wife of Sidney Price. She was born in Butts County, the daughter of Frank Hoard and Mrs. Katie Davis Hoard and had made her home here all of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     One of Mrs. Price's brothers, Daniel T. Hoard, preceded her in death by only four days, passing away March 10 at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended illness.
     Survivors include her husband, Sidney Price; one step son, Russell Price of Jackson; two brothers, Joseph Hoard of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Paul Hoard of Jackson.
     Funeral services. were conducted at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert L. Thompson, pastor, Rev. James Burleson and the Rev. Bill Thomas officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Pallbearers were Forest Maddox, W. A. Cook, A. G. Cook, Dawson Bryant, Herbert Moore and Merrell Price.
Price, Bessie
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Oct 1990
     Mrs. Bessie Price of 100 Moreland Avenue in Atlanta died Oct. 27.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Trimier Jackson Funeral Home.

Price, Billy
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jan 1990
     Billy Price, 64, formerly of Jackson, died Monday night in Grove City, Ohio.
     The funeral will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, in Grove City.
     Mr. Price was born in Butts County, the son of the late William E. and Annie Minton Price.
     He was retired from the U.S. Navy after serving 31 � years. Mr. Price was a veteran of World War II and the wars in Korea and Vietnam.
     Survivors include his daughter, Anita Price of Grove City; brothers, Rev. A L. Price of Jackson and Walter Price of Porterdale; sisters, Evelyn Awtry and Glennis Dover of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
     Miller Funeral Home in Grove City was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Carrie Leila Moore
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 4, 1962.
Mrs. Price, Native of County, Died Friday at Macon
     Mrs. Carrie Leila Price, native of Butts County, died December 29th at a private nursing home in Macon following a serious illness of about a month.
     Mrs. Price was the daughter of David Bailey Moore and Mrs. Anna DeMarius Barnes of Butts County. She had made her home in Atlanta for the past 15 years but more recently had resided in Macon and has been a patient in the nursing home for several weeks. Mrs. Price was a charter member of the Jenkinsburg Garden Club and a member of the Jenkinsburg Methodist church.
     Funeral services were held Saturday, December 30th, at the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Welch. former pastor of the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery. Harts Mortuary of Macon was in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include one son, David Frank Price if Macon; one sister, Mrs. D. O. Woodward of Jenkinsburg; several nieces and Nephews.

Price, Carrie Mae Moore
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Dec 1982
     Mrs. Carrie Mae Price, 54, of 680 S. Grand Ave., Atlanta, died Nov. 21.
     Mrs. Price was a native of Elowah, Tenn. and a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Morris Price; a son Charlie George Appling; mother, Mrs. Carrie Moore; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Lee Brooks and Mrs. Hazel Henry; two brothers, Willie B. Moore and Bill Moore; one grandchild, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. V. Huntley officiating. Burial was in the Rock Creek cemetery.
     Trimier Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Edd Bommer
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jan 1993
     Edd Bommer Price of Rt. 5, Jackson, in Monroe County, died Tues., Jan. 12, at Westbury Medical Care Home where he had been a patient for a short time.
     Funeral services were held Friday in the chapel of Wrenn Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, N. C. Interment was in the Cedarwood Cemetery, also in Roanoke Rapids.
     Mr. Price resided in Roanoke Rapids until moving here to be with his sons. He was a retired employee of Simmons Manufacturing Company in Roanoke Rapids and was a Baptist.
     Survivors include sons Harvey Dillard Price and William Grady (Bill) Price, both of Jackson;. daughters Edna Lee of Roanoke Rapids and Muriel Hoffman of Punta Gorda, Fla.; sisters Laura Altonen of Gafhey, S. C. and Mag Ledbetter of Ellenboro, N. C; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.

Price, Edgar
  The Jackson Progress-Argus November 13, 1925
Former Jackson Man Kill Himself In Fla.
Monticello, Ga. Nov. 11.
     The body of Edgar Price, a former citizen of Jasper county but lately of Cocoa, Fla., who committed suicide at his home there Sunday afternoon by shooting himself through the head with a pistol, arrived here last night for interment in the family burial ground near Bethel church.
     According to advices received here, Price and his wife were quietly talking together in their setting room when he arose and walked into an adjoining hallway and fired the fatal shot. Price was a barber by trade and had worked in Monticello as well as several towns in Florida. He had many friends here and elsewhere to whom his act is very mysterious.
     He is survived by his wife, his father and Mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Price, of Atlantic, one sister and two brothers.
     Mr. Price was well known in Jackson, where he worked as a barber for several years. He was a Mason and member of Alexius Commandery of Knights Templar. His many friends here regret to learn of this tragedy.

Price, Felix
  The Co-Operative Workman Flovilla, Ga. March 1900
Colonel Felix Price Dies
     The community has just received intelligence of the death of Col. Felix Price, which sad event occurred at his home in Pine Barron, Fla. On the 12th inst. Col. Price was born reared and lived in this county 48 years of his life, was Capt. Of the 14th Georgia Reg. And at one time was a lawyer of some prominence and a distinguished scholar. As an old citizen, the entire county will doubtless feel a melancholy interest in reading this announcement.
  
Price, Henry
  Middle Georgia Argus August 5, 1890
An Old Darkey Killed
He goes to sleep on the railroad and is killed by the cars.
     Old man Henry Price was killed on the railroad one mike below the depot on Sunday night. He had been drinking during Sunday, so it is stated, and wandered off alone along the railroad, and becoming wearied, sat down between the cross ties and went to sleep. The up passenger at 8:45 came thundering along, and the poor old man was knocked off and killed. The engineer did not see him, and he was found shortly after the train passed by a colored man. Coroner Clark was notified and on Monday morning he summoned the jury and held an inquest.
     The evidence was conclusive that he was killed by a passing train, and a verdict was rendered accordingly. No blame is attached to the railroad. In all elections, old man Henry voted the democratic ticket.

Price, Ide
  Butts County Progress September 10, 1909
Ide Price Killed By W. Cargyle Sunday.
Taken to Atlanta on Monday.
Prominent young man is shot to death in Jasper County and his alleged slayer taken to Atlanta for safekeeping.
     Ide Price, a prominent citizen of Jasper county, was shot and killed by Woodford Cargyle on Sunday afternoon.
     The shooting took place just across the Ocmulgee river on the Jasper county side. Price was shot three times, it said, twice in the body and once in the head.
     The killing is said to have been without provocation and appears to have been a cold blooded affair. Just what led to the shooting is not known. It appears that the shooting was done with a pistol belonging to a Mr. Kelley who was present at the time.
     The killing took place at the store or sawmill of J. F. Malone. After the shooting Cargyle ran off and was shot at three or four times. He made his escape, however, and was arrested here on Monday.
     When taken into custody Cargyle is said to have been drunk. He came to town early Monday and visited one of the barber shops after which he made his way to the depot preparatory to taking the morning train. His plans were broken into when he was arrested by Sheriff W. W. Wilson.
     The feeling over the killing of Price was high in Jasper county where he was well and favorably known. It was considered unsafe to attempt to take the prisoner back to Monticello and he was taken to Atlanta Monday night for safekeeping.
Cargyle was recently acquitted of the murder of a negro at a church.

Price, Infant
  Butts County Progress June 23, 1916
Death of Infant
     Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Price of Pepperton have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant son, which occurred Friday morning. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Torbet Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, with interment in the Pepperton cemetery.

Price, Infant
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 16, 1926
Death Of An Infant
     Mr. and Mrs. Smith Price, of Pepperton, have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant daughter, which occurred Friday night.

Price, James "Dick"
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jan 1987
     James "Dick" Price, 58, of Lake Toxaway, N.C., died of melanoma Dec. 21 at his residence.
     The funeral was held Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers, N.C. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Price, president of Pate & Price Airport Consultants Inc., formed the company with Paul Pate in 1984. He worked for Southern Airways for 29 years, rising to vice president of properties. After Southern's merger with Republic Airlines, Mr. Price was vice president of properties for American Airlines, based in Dallas, Texas, from 1979-80 and was manager of the Nashville, Term., airport from 1980-84.
     Mr. Price, son of Flora Price of Jackson and the late Thomas H. Price, was born in Atlanta and graduated from Russell High School in East Point. He attended Georgia Tech and graduated from the University of Alabama. While employed by Southern Airways, he studied law three years at Atlanta Law School.
     Mr. Price belonged to Rotary and was a former senior warden of St. John's Episcopal Church in College Park. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers, N.C.
     In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Sue Scofield Price; sons, Rick R. Price of Memphis, Tenn., T. Jeff Price of Athens, and Philip G. Price of Lake Toxaway, N.C.; daughters, Donna Clark of Atlanta, Sara "Rusty" Price of Jonesboro, and Kim Gunnels of Acworth; brother, Larry Price of Chicago, Ill.; sister, Shirley Price of Atlanta; two grandchildren.
                    
Price, James E.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus February 24, 1928
  Former Butts Citizen Dies At Empire Home.
     News of the death of Mr. J. E. Price, former Butts county citizen, who passed away at his home at Empire, Ga., on February 17, has been received here and will bring regret to relatives and friends.
     Mr. Price lived her a good many years ago, moving some 25 years ago to Empire, Dodge county, where he was a well known and successful citizen. He married Miss Sallie Proctor, of this county, a niece of the late Mrs. H. M. Vaughn, Sr. and of the late Mr. J. A. King. He was a member of the Old Bethel church. He was stricken with paralysis the past October and lingered until Friday morning of the past week.
     He is survived by his wife and a son, Rev. J. E. Price, of Cordele; four daughters, Mrs. W. R. Bennett, Mrs. Bob McKinnon, Mrs. Lawrence Nutt and Mrs. Lunnie Barbee, all of Dodge county.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Empire and Elder George D. Godard officiated. Messrs. Homer Vaughn, Sr., Homer Vaughn, Jr., T. W. and J. O. Vaughn, of Jackson attended the funeral services.

Price, James Sidney
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 14, 1927
Sudden Death Takes Young School Child.
     Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Price, of Pepperton, have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their eight-year-old son, James Sidney Price, which occurred at their home Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. The lad who was a popular member of the Pepperton school, attended school Monday and became suddenly ill and medical assistance was summoned. He steadily grew worse until the end came Tuesday morning. He was an only child and held a tender place in the affections of the family circle.
     The lad is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Price and his two grandmothers, Mrs. Rachael Price and Mrs. Lucy Sherrell. Funeral services were held at the Pepperton church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Mr. Cannon, the pastor, officiating. The interment was in the Pepperton cemetery.

Price, Jeff
  The Jackson Argus February 20, 1896
A negro Killed.
     Jeff Price a negro farm hand on the place of John Carter was killed yesterday by a falling tree. The negro was plowing in a new ground and the tree was blown across his body killing him instantly.

Price, John Dewitt
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Mar 1982
     Funeral services for John Dewitt Price, Sr., 90, of Forsyth, were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the chapel of Andrew A. Dillon and Son Funeral Home. Interment was in the County Line Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County. The Rev. H. P. McDonald officiated.
     Mr. Price, a native of Butts County, died Thursday in a Forsyth nursing home. He had lived in Monroe County for 80 years. He was a retired farmer and lumberman and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Forsyth Baptist Church, a Mason and a member of the American Legion.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Floyd Foster Price of Forsyth; two sons, John D. Price, Jr. of Macon and Elbert L. Price of Tucker; two brothers, R. S. Price of Forsyth and C. C. Price of Columbus; three grandchildren.

Price, John Henry
Jackson Progress Argus, November 1, 1945
John H. Price Taken by Death at Milner Home
     John Henry Price, 63 years of age, former resident of Jackson, died at his home near Milner Thursday afternoon at 12:40 after an illness of a week.
     Mr. Price, son of the late James Price, and Mrs. Rachael Grant Price, was born in Tennessee and in his early youth moved to Jackson where he spent the greater part of his life. For a long period he was employed by the Pepperton Cotton Mills and there displayed industry and thrift and made a wide circle of friends. In recent years he had devoted his attention to farming and a few years ago moved to Milner where he operated a successful farm. He was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Price was regarded as a man of sterling integrity.
     Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Emmie Pearl of Valdosta; seven daughters, Mrs. Walter Walker of New York; Mrs. W. P. Short of Milner; Mrs. L. J. Horne of Jackson; Mrs. W. R. Morrie of Damascus, Ohio; Mrs. Elmo Pitts Jr. of Griffin; Mrs. Marex Price of Miami; and Mrs. Helen Price of Griffin; three brother, W. E. and Sidney Price of Jackson; Smith Price of Carrollton; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Collins of Barnesville and Mrs. Emma Sherrell of Macon.
     Funeral services were held at the Pepperton church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with Rev. L. L. Minton and Rev. Ralph Goodwin officiating. Burial was in the Pepperton cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Price, Jonas
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1987
     Jonas Price, 87, of Route 1,Jenkinsburg, Shiloh Road, died Nov. 2 at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Bold Spring C.M.E. Church with the Rev. L. McLaughlin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Price was born in Butts County, son of the late Jonas and Narcis Price. He was a member of Bold Spring C.M.E. Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Leola Price; daughters, Martha Taylor and Gertrude Price, both of Jenkinsburg; sons, James and Raymond Price, both of Jackson, Earnest Price of Cleveland, Ohio, and Frank Price of Jenkinsburg; sisters, Nancy Willis of Jenkinsburg and Mary Sims of Jackson; brothers. Early Price of Akron, Ohio, and Ed Price of Detroit, Mich.; 33 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Jonas
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Dec 1993
     Jonas Price of Jenkinsburg died Mon., Dec. 20, at the Medical College of Georgia.
     Funeral services were held Fri., Dec. 24, in the Abe Trimier Memorial Chapel at Trimer Funeral Home with Rev. R. L. Henderson officiating. Interment was in the Bold Springs Cemetery.
     Survivors include mother Ella Jones Price; daughter Tracy Denard; son Michael Stewart; sisters Maude Price and Leola Jackson; brothers Edward, Charlie and Howard Price Jr.; adopted mother Mary Sims; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Joseph Emil
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 23, 1920
Death Of Mr. J. E. Price Occurred In Atlanta.
Had been with Pepperton Cotton Mills since 1903.
     Mr. Joseph Emil Price, 51 years of age, died at an Atlanta hospital Friday, following an illness of several days. He had been sick with rheumatism and other complications and was taken to Atlanta last week for treatment.
     Mr. Price had been master mechanic at the Pepperton Cotton Mills since the spring of 1903. He was a skilled machinist and was one of the mill's most valued employees. A man of honorable dealings and high integrity, Mr. Price was highly esteemed by his associates. His death is widely regretted by those who knew him best. During the recent world war Mr. Price displayed his patriotism and love for America by supporting the government loyally.
     He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Misses Alma and Mabel, and two sons, Emil, all of Cincinnati, and Joe E. Price, Jr., of Pepperton.
     Funeral services were held in Atlanta Saturday at the chapel of Awtrey A. Lowndes, the rites being conducted by a priest of the Catholic church, of which Mr. Price was a member. The body was brought to Jackson Sunday morning and short services held at the grave at 11 o'clock, Rev. S. R. England officiating. Interment was in the Jackson cemetery.

Price, Julian
Jackson Progress Argus 18 May 1967
Julian Price Victim Of Heart Attack
     Mr. Julian Price, 59, of McDonough, died Friday, May 12, from a heart attack which occurred while on a fishing trip on a private lake near McDonough.
     A native of Henry County, Mr. Price was the son of Mr. Jessie L. Price and Mrs. Annie Robert Culpepper Price. Mr. Price was self-employed, being the owner and operator of a garage in McDonough. He was recognized as an expert mechanic and for a long number of years lived in Jackson and was employed by the Atlanta-Macon Motor Express and by Spencer-Buchanan, former Ford dealers here. Mr. Price was a member of the McDonough Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the McDonough Methodist Church with the Rev. Alford W. Hanner Jr., pastor, and Rev. John Minter, former pastor, officiating. Interment was in the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
     Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Mills Price, formerly of Jackson; one son, Charles Price of Powder Springs; four brothers, Andrew Price of New Jersey, Grady Price of Griffin, Joel Price of McDonough, James Price of LaGrange, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Haskett of Indiana; one grandchild.
     Pallbearers were Pete Robinson, Lewis Woodward, Arthur Austin, George Hamilton, Aaron Phillips, Cliff Barham.

Price, Kelly B., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1983
     Kelly B. Price Sr., 68, of Orchard St., Jackson, died March 4 in Akron, Ohio.
     Mr. Price was born in Fulton County, son of the late Kelly and Sweetie Price. He was a member of Mr. Olive A.M.E. Church in Plant City, Fla.
     Survivors include a son, Kelly Price Jr. of Riviera Beach, Fla.; daughter, Mrs. Eunice Twiggs of Riviera Beach; stepdaughter, Mrs. Johnnie B. Charlow of Plant City; grandchildren, Kelandra Price, Tanganjika and Edward Twiggs II; daughter-in-law Rebecca Price of Riviera Beach.
     Services were held Saturday at 11 a. m. in the chapel of Trimier-Jackson Funeral Home with the Rev. John L, Freeman officiating. Burial was in the Fairfield cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Leola Sims
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Apr 1994
     Leola Sims Price of Jenkinsburg died Wed., March 30.
     Funeral services were held Sat, April 2, at St, James Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. R. L. Henderson officiating, interment was in the Bold Springs Cemetery.
     Mrs. Price was born Aug. 24, 1901 in Butts County, daughter the late Crawford and Nadia Sims.
     She was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother Board.
     Survivors include daughters, Martha Taylor and Gertrude Price; sons, James C. Price, Ernest Price, Raymond Price and Frank Price; sisters-in-taw, Mary Sims and Lillie Mae Price; three daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; 26 grandchildren; 62 grandchildren;. nine great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements

Price, Lucy Dale Sherrell
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Feb 1944
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Price Held Saturday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Sidney Price, 52 years of age, who died at her home in Pepperton at 4:15 Thursday afternoon, February 10, were held at the Pepperton Baptist church at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
     The Rev. Gaither A. Briggs officiate and there was a large attendance of relatives and friends who expressed their esteem by lovely floral offerings. The pallbearers were R. L. Jackson, J. B. Kitchens, Grover Kitchens, Hugh Polk, Henry Collins, Max Polk. Burial was in the church cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Price died as the result of a stroke. Previous to this fatal illness she had been in accustomed health and her sudden passing came as a shock to the family and friends. She was a daughter of Henry Sherrell of Tennessee and Mrs. Lucy Young Sherrell of Spalding county. Through a long residence here she had made a wide circle of friends. Active member of the First Baptist church she was interested in all phases of religious work and took a leading part in the missionary society and other organizations. Survivors are her husband affiliated with the Pepperton Cotton; a son Russell Lee Price; her mother, Mrs. Lucy Sherrell of Jackson; two brothers, Joe and Robert Sherrell of Macon; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Polk and Mrs. . W. T. Burke of Jackson, and Mrs. Tommie Bunn of Griffin.
     
Price, Mae Bell Freeman
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1992
     Mae Bell Freeman Price died July 7 at Sylvan .Grove Hospital.
     Funeral services were held July 12 at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. A. M. Thurman officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Price was born Oct. 5, 1950 in Butts County and was a member of the Zion Baptist Church. She graduated from Henderson High School in 1968.
     Survivors include sons Terrence Freeman and Christopher Stewart; daughters Jessica and Elizabeth Price; mother Annie Lois Freeman; sister Margaret Bronner; brothers and sister-inlaw, Jesse and Annie Freeman, John and Viola Freeman, Ash and Artie Freeman; four aunts; and several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Marjorie Mills
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Nov 1968
Mrs. Price Was Buried Saturday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Julian Price, of McDonough, were held Saturday afternoon, November 23rd, at three o'clock from the McDonough Methodist Church with the Rev. Alfred Hanner and Rev. John Minter officiating. Interment was in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery with D. T. Carmichael and Son in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Price, the former Miss Marjorie Mills of Jackson, died November 20th at her home in McDonough.
     Mrs. Price is survived by a son, M. Charles Price of Powder Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Cruce, Anaheim, Calif.; Mrs. Barbara Thornton, Washington; Mrs. Joanne Fletcher, Jackson; a brother, Jack Mills, Sumter, S. C., one granddaughter;
several nieces and nephews.
     
Price, Mattie Lee
Jackson Progress Argus, Oct 26 1917
Little Mattie Lee Price Falls Victim to Malaria
     Particularly sad was the death of little ten-year old Mattie Lee Price, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Price, of Pepperton, who passed away Friday afternoon. The death of the little girl was due to malaria. Only last year Mr. and Mrs. Price lost their baby and in the going away of their little girl they have the sympathy of the entire community.
     The funeral was held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. D. Bradley officiated and interment was in the Pepperton cemetery.

Price, Norro May
  The Jackson Progress-Argus October 1, 1915
  Card of Thanks
       We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness to us in the illness and death of our baby, Norro May.
     May God bless you all.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Price

Price, O. W., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1982
     Mrs. O. W. Price, 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 10 at The Living Center nursing home in Griffin.
     Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John D. Ward of Locust Grove, Mrs. Billy Durden of McDonough, and Mrs. Harold L. Junkins of Heweytown, Ala.; three sons, W. Rogers Price of McDonough, Merrell A. Price of Jackson, and J. D. Price of McDonough; two brothers, Emerson O. Rodgers of McDonough and Mason L. Rodgers of East Point.
     Several grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces, and nephews also survive.
     Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bethany Baptist Church in McDonough. Rev. Harry Wood and Rev. Steve Murell officiated, and burial was in the church cemetery.
     Carmichael Funeral Home of McDonough made funeral arrangements.

Price, Otis W.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Feb 1972
Otis W. Price Died Sunday At His Home
     Mr. Otis W. Price, 81, of McDonough, father of Merrill A. Price of Jackson, passed away at his home Sunday afternoon, February 6th, about 6:15 o'clock. Mr. Price had been in declining health for about five years.
     Mr. Price was born June 11, 1890 in Henry County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Price of Locust Grove. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons.
     Funeral services for Mr. Price were conducted Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock from Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. O. D. Mullinax, Rev. Harry Wood Sr., and Rev. C. C. Buckalew officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with D. T. Carmichael & Sons in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Mrs. O. W. Price of McDonough; three sons, Rodgers Price and J. P. Price, both of McDonough, Merrill Price of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. John D. Ward of Louella, Mrs. Billy B. Durden of McDonough and Mrs. Harold L. Junkins of Hueytown, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. A. O. Blissitt of Locust Grove, Mrs. Ernest McDonald of McDonough and Mrs. Maude White of Atlanta; 16 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Grandsons served as pallbearers.

Price, Paula Denise
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Sep 1964
Paula Price Dies Wednesday After Long Illness
     Miss Paula Denise Price, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Price of the Old Griffin Road, Jackson, died at her home about 7:30 a. m. Wednesday, September 16, following a life-long illness.
     She was a member of the Pepperton Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Price, her mother being the former Miss Pearl Cumbie of Putnam County; two sisters, Kathy and Melba Price, both of Jackson; grandmother, Mrs. R. L. Cumbie of Eatonton; grandfather, W. E. Price of Jackson; aunts and uncles.
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church. The Rev. James Burleson will officiate with interment in Jackson City Cemetery. Haisten Funeral lIome has charge of arrangements.
     Asked to serve as pallbearers are Girden Cook, Forrest Maddox, Lovett Fletcher, Roy Goff, Max Perdue and Robert Smith.

Price, Pearl Cumbie
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Feb 1994
     Pearl Cumbie Price of Jackson died Tues., Feb. 8, at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
     Funeral services were held Thurs., Feb. 10, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. Ed Hoard and Rev. James Burleson officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Price was born May 24, 1930 in Putnam County, daughter of the late Robert Lee Andre Cumbie and Martha Bedsole Cumbie. She was employed for over 20 years at Kym Company and was a member of the Second Baptist Church.
     Survivors include husband. Rev. Arthur L. Price; daughters, Kathy Barnes and Melba Price; sisters Pauline Smith of Augusta and Lunette Williams of Eatonton; brothers Bobby Cumbie of Eatonton and James Cumbie of Orange Park, Fla.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Rachel Lucinda Grant
Jackson Progress-Argus Aug 15, 1940
Mrs. R. L. Price Claimed by Death
     Friends of Mrs. R. L. Price will regret to learn of her death which occurred Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Mr. Smith Price, in Jackson. She had been feeble for sometime but critically ill for three weeks.
     Mrs. Price, who would have been seventy-five years old Friday, was born in Catoosa county near Ringgold, but had made her home in Butts county for forty-five years. She was a woman of many fine traits of character, frugal, industrious and honest, rearing a large family of children. Before her marriage she was Miss Rachael Lucy Grant.
     She was a consistent member of the Jackson Baptist church, having held membership in that church for forty years, and until her health became feeble she was a regular attendant.
     Mrs. Price is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Collins, of Barnesville; Mrs. Ralph Ramos, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Joe Sherrill, of Jackson; four sons, J. H., W. E., Sidney and Smith Price, all of Jackson; thirty-three grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church in Jackson with her pastor, Rev. Gaither A. Briggs, conducted the services, and was assisted by the Rev. J. B. Stodghill, pastor of the Worthville and Pepperton Baptist churches.
     Friends and relatives sent beautiful floral offerings as testimony of their love and esteem.
     The pallbearers were six grandsons, Bennie Collins, John Dover, Billie Price, Russell Price, Marvin Ramos and Clomer Lynch.
     Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Price, Robert C.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1980
Price Rites Held Wednesday
     Funeral services for Robert C. Price, 78, of Jackson, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Oglethorpe Hill, with the Rev. Jack Murray officiating. Interment was in the Westview Cemetery under the direction of H. M. Patterson & Son.
     Mr. Price, retired director of the Federal Power Commission, died Tuesday in an Atlanta hospital. Moving to Tuscon, Arizona several years ago for health reasons, the Prices maintained a home at Jackson Lake which they occupied seasonally.
     Mr. Price served simultaneously on the boards of consultants of the Georgia and Alabama power commissions. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, he received the FPC's distinguished service award for 20 years' service to the commission. He was a member of the US Committee on Large Dams, and was a charter member of Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christine Gamble Price of Jackson; daughters, Mrs. Janet Price Folsom of Columbia, S.C. and Mrs. Kathy Ezzell Warren and Mrs. Mary Ezzell Reed, both of Atlanta; four granddaughters.
     The family requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Diabetic Lay Society or the Georgia Lung Association.

Price, Robert C., Mrs. (nee Warren)
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1967
Atlanta Woman Found Dead At Lake Cabin
     The body of an Atlanta woman, Mrs. Robert C. Price, 53, of 2887 Osborne Road, NE, was discovered in bed by her husband at their Jackson Lake cabin about seven o'clock Sunday morning.
     A Jackson physician said that death was due to natural causes, the victim apparently succumbing to a heart attack while asleep. The body was. taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital where she was pronounced dead by a local doctor.
     Mrs. Price is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Lance Folson, Doraville; one sister, Mrs. David Hicks, Atlanta; two brothers T. C. Warren of Atlanta, Howard Warren of Decatur; three grandchildren.
     Interment services were held Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock at Westview Cemetery with the Rev. Fitzhugh Legerton officiating. H. M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill, were in charge of arrangements.

Price, Robert W.
  Middle Georgia Argus August 26, 1892
Mr. Price Shoots Himself.
     Mr. Robert Price, of Jasper county, a gentleman well known to our readers, committed suicide Sunday by shooting himself. We learn that he had recently imbibed quite freely in new peach brandy, which, no doubt, was the cause of the rash act. In committing the deed he held the muzzle of the gun in his mouth and pulled the trigger with his toe, killing himself instantly.

Price, Russell Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Oct 1976
Russell Price Buried Sunday At Macedonia
     Funeral services for Russell Lee Price, 49, of Jackson were held Sunday at 3 o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist Church. The Rev. R. W. Jenkins and the Rev. Ed Welch officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery with full military honors.
     Death came to the popular former City of Jackson employee Friday morning at Emory University Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past three weeks.
     About three years ago he underwent major surgery and his courageous fight against the cancer that eventually killed him brought hope and encouragement to others fighting the same disease.
     Mr. Price was born in Butts County, the son of Sidney Price and the late Lucy Sherrell Price. He was employed by the City of Jackson for 26 years, retiring as superintendent of the Water Department in 1974. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, choir member, Sunday School teacher and counselor for the youth choir.
     He served in the U. S. Army and was in the Georgia National Guard for 23 years
before retiring.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evelyn O'Neal Price of Jackson; daughter, Mrs. Charles (Charlotte) Paris, of Cape Cod, Mass; two granddaughters, Misses Tammy and Sonya Paris of Cape Cod; father, Sidney Price of the Westbury Nursing Home of Jenkinsburg; a niece and a nephew.
     In lieu of flowers, those, desiring may make contributions to the youth fund of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of final arrangements.
     Pallbearers were Jimmy Sauniers, Larry Hodges, Haywood Hodges, Lewis Cawthon, Herman Cawthon, W. Fincher.
     Forming an honorary escort were the Mayor and council and employees of the City of Jackson, the deacons of Macedonia Baptist Church, and members of the Youth Choir of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Price, Sam
  Middle Georgia Argus January 26, 1892
Mr. Sam Price Dead.
     Mr. Sam Price, who lived just over the line in Henry county died on Friday. He had been in his usual health and was riding along the road and took suddenly ill near the residence of Mr. L. D. Moore in Jenkinsburg and fell from his horse. He was taken into Mr. Moor's house where he died in a short while. He was about sixty years and well known in Jackson.
  
Price, Senoia
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jan 1990
     Senoia Price of 386 N. Oak St., Jackson, died Dee. 27 at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Fairfield A.M.E. Church with the Rev. A. F. Eusery oflficiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery. Mr. Price was a native of Butts County and a member of Fairfield A.M.E. Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mary Ola Price; daughters, Geraldine Scott of Atlanta and Marion Carter of Jackson; sons, Oscar Price of Atlanta, Senoia Price Jr. of Jackson, Charles Price of Long Beach, Calif, Anthony Price of Warrenton, Va., and Paul Price of Savannah; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; two brothers-in-law; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Sidney
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Oct 1980
Price Rites Were Held Tuesday
     Mr. Sidney Price, 89 a former resident of Main St. East Jackson, died at 11:30 Sunday night at the Westbury Medical Care Home where he had been a patient for the last 12 years.
     Mr. Price was born in LaFayette (Walker Co.), Ga. on March 2, 1891. Son of the late Jim Price and the Late Rachael Lucinda Grant Price, he and his family moved to Jackson when he was 9 years old.
     He was employed by the Pepperton Cotton Mill in Jackson for over 50 years before his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson. He is survived by one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Russell Price of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Emma Sherrell, Macon; one brother; Mr. Smith Price of Carrollton; one granddaughter, Charlotte Haynes, Marietta; two great-grandchildren Tammy and Sonya Paris, Marietta and several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Rev. Don Folsom and Rev. Maxie Threatt officiated with interment in the Pepperton cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Oscar Young, B. Y. Lunceford, Lonnie Rawls, Johnn Awtry, Cecil Jones, and Davis Awtry.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Price, Thomas Hughlan
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jun 1978
Thursday Rites Were Held For Hughlan Price
     Mr. Thomas Hughlan Price, 81, of Jenkinsburg, died Wednesday morning, June 14th, at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Born in Monroe County, Mr. Price was son of the late John Richard Price and the late Leila Lemon Price. He was employed by Railway Express Company for twenty-five years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was a former church treasurer for ten years.
     Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Upchurch Price of Jenkinsburg; two sons, J. Richard Price of Jonesboro and Larry T. Price of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Miss Shirley E. Price of Atlanta; ten grandchildren; a sister, Miss Agnes Price of Forsyth; three brothers, Dewitt Price of Forsyth, R. S. Price of Atlanta, and C. C. Price of Columbus; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon, June 15th, from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. Harry Shepherd officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
     In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Building Fund of the Jenkinsburg Baptist Church, D. T. Ford, Treasurer.
     Pallbearers were J. B. Price, Jr., Elbert F. Price, R. Don Price, James C. Price, David Austin, and Granville Shubert.

Price, Walter Joe
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Apr 1978
W. J. Price Is Buried Sunday At Boldspring
     Funeral services for Walter Joe Price, 75, of Route one Jenkinsburg, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Boldspring C.M.E. Church. The Rev. E. D. Compton officiated and interment was in the Boldspring cemetery.
     Death came to Mr. Price April 4th at his home. A native of Butts County, he was the son of the late Jonas Price and Narciss Price.
     Formerly engaged in farming, he became an employee of The Central Georgia E.M.C. many years ago and retired from that organization in 1965.
     Survivors include his wife Mrs. Willie Mae Price; four daughters, Mrs. Gladys M. Johnson, of Atlanta, Mrs. Janie R. Sidney, of Forsyth, Mrs. Willie E. Goodman and Mrs. Doris Hunter, both of Jackson; one son, Early Price of Jackson;
     Three brothers, Jonas Price, of Jackson, Early Price and Ed Price both of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Willis and Mrs. Mary Sims, both of Jackson twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     Abe Trimier Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Price, Willie Frank
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1993
     Willie Frank Price of Jackson died Fri., June 18.
     Funeral services were held Wed., June 23, at Israel Temple CME Church with Rev M. Colvin officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mr. Price was born May 21, 1948 in Butts County. He was a member of Israel Temple CME Church.
     Survivors include daughters Shirley and Brenda Price, both of Jackson, and Lola Smith of Flovilla; mother Arzerner Price of Flovilla; sister Mary Price of Jackson; brothers Arthur Jr. and James Price, both of Flovilla, and Charles Price of Walnut Creek, Ca.; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; three grandchildren; five aunts; one uncle; several nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Price, William Ervin
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Jan 1974
W. E. Price Died Friday
     Mr. William Ervin Price, 84, of No. 11 Main Street, East Jackson, died Friday evening, December 21st, about 6:30 o'clock following a period of declining health extending over several years. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
     Mr. Price was born October 1, 1889 in Floyd County to the late Mr. Jim Price and Mrs. Rachael Grant Price. He was a retired employee of Pepperton Mills; having had 50 years of service with them.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, December 23rd, from Second Baptist Church with Rev. James Burleson officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Price is survived by three sons, Rev. A. L. Price of Jackson, Walter Price of Milstead and Billy Price of Rose City, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Awtry and Mrs. Glennis Dover, both of Jackson; two brothers, Sidney Price of Jenkinsburg and Smith Price of Carrollton; one sister, Mrs. Emma Sherrell of Griffin; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Price, Willie
  The Jackson Argus December 23, 1898
Willie Price Dead.
     The body of little Willie Price was brought down from Rome, Ga., last night for interment. He was a son of Mr. J. E. Price, and his former teacher, Miss Mary Goodall, said she never saw a better boy than Willie Price. He was full of promise and the bereaved parents have the sympathy of all our people in their sorrow.

Prickett, George Carlton
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Feb 1963
Father of Mrs. Herbert Died At Commerce
     George Carlton Prickett, 70, father of Mrs. Clyde Herbert of Jackson, died at his home near Commerce Tuesday.
     A retired cattle farmer, Mr. Prickett was born In Banks County and had. lived near Commerce most of his life.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a. m. at the chapel of Sanders Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Bethel Church Cemetery.
     Survivors include his widow, the former Mrs. Bertha Porter Prickett; five sons, George Prickett, Charleston, S. C.; Larry Prickett, Mount Holmes, Idaho; Lewis Prickett, Athens; Styles Prickett, Commerce; Howard Prickett, Marietta; two daughters, Mrs. L. F. Cash, Gainesville; Mrs. Clyde Herbert, Jackson; two brothers, Grover Prickett, Commerce; Oscar Prickett, Smyrna; two sisters, Mrs. Rubin Lord, Commerce; Mrs. Louis Lord, Decatur; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Prickett, J. J., Mrs.
  Butts County Progress October 18, 1912
Mrs. J. J. Prickett Died Sunday Of Paralysis.
     At the ripe old age of 73, Mrs. J. J. Prickett died at her home in this city Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Paralysis from which she had suffered for some time was the cause of death.
     Mrs. Prickett was an estimable christian lady and had many friends who were pained to learn of her death. Besides her husband Mrs. Prickett is survived by several sons and daughters.
     The funeral took place at 11 o'clock Monday morning at Philadelphia church, Henry county, of which Mrs. Prickett was a devoted member for many years.
     The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their deep bereavement.
  
Priest, Marye Thaxton
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jul 1987
     Marye Thaxton Priest, 70, of Powder Springs, died Friday at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a long illness.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Roy Davis Funeral Home in Austell with the Revs. Richard Rollins and Aubrey Grantham officiating. Burial was in Powder Springs Memorial Gardens.
     Mrs. Priest is survived by two brothers, Clem Thaxton of Jackson and Lamar Thaxton of California; sister, Nellie Taylor of Jackson; sisters-in-law, Clara Brown of Villa Rica, Catherine Dellashaw of Gumming and Tallie Sellers of Hiram; brother-in-law, Marvin Priest of Rome; several nephews and nieces.

Pritchett, A. F. Mr.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 11, 1924
Mr. A. F. Pritchett Passed Away Friday
     Following a period of ill health extending over several months and a critical illness of several days, Mr. A. F. Pritchett, 85 years of age, passed away at his home near Jackson Friday night. A complication of diseases together with old and infirm age was as the cause of death.
     Mr. Pritchett, who was a veteran of the War Between the States and former tax receiver of Butts county was held in general high esteem. He had been a resident of the county for a long number of years and was known and admired for his high character and sterling traits. He was a member of Elgin church. During the war he served as a member of Company K, Fifty-third Georgia Regiment. He held membership in Camp Barnett No. 1114 United Confederate Veterans, of Jackson.
     His wife preceded him to the grave many years. He is survived by two sons, Messrs. T. J. Pritchett, of Butts county, and A. H. Pritchett, of Monroe county; two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Nelms and Mrs. W. T. Turner of Butts county, and a sister, Mrs. Sallie Parham. He is also survived by a brother who lives in Monroe county. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the family in its sorrow. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Vernon church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. E. Cline, of Flovilla, assisted by Rev. Mr. Johnson pastor of Mt. Vernon church, conducted the services. Interment was in the Mr. Vernon Cemetery.
                     
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 16, 1924
High Falls Lodge Regrets Death Of A. F. Pritchett
     Your committee appointed on death of A. F. Pritchett beg leave to offer following report: A. F. Pritchett was born in Monroe county June 16th, 1838, and when the war broke out between the states he enlisted in Co. K, 53rd May 6, 1862, and served under General Lee and Jackson. He was always at his post and ready to do his duty as a southern gentleman and true Christian. He was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., May 1864. After Lee surrendered at Appomattox he returned home to his loved ones that he had left behind.
     He moved to Butts county December 1882 and he went in as a charter member of Elgin Methodist church, and he was a consistent member until time of his death. Sometime in 1886, by his own free will and accord, he joined the Masonic fraternity. He was master of his lodge a number of times. In the death of our brother High Falls lodge No. 183 F. & A. M. mourns the loss of one of its best members. He always squared his actions by the square of virtue and kept his vows with all due bonds of mankind but more especially brother Masons, and he always remembered that he was traveling on the level of time from whom bourn no traveler ever returned.
     Brethren, in the loss of our brother we mourn but are in hope to clasp hands with him in the spiritual building not made by hands but eternal in the heavens. Brethren, in our loss we cherish his memory in our hearts, and commend his spirit to God who gave it, and his body to the earth from whence it came, where it will soon mould back to dust.
     Our sympathy is extended to the whole family in their bereavement.
     Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be published in the county paper, a copy sent to the family and a blank page be left in our minute book and a copy of the resolutions be placed theron to be safely deposited in the archives of Masonry.
N. F. Thaxton, W. Seymour, J. M. Washington, Committee.

Pritchett, Annie Grubbs (Tinie)
Jackson Progress Argus 13 May 1976
Mrs. Pritchett Buried Friday In Griffin
     Mrs. Annie Grubbs (Tinie) Pritchett died Thursday, May 13, at the Bolingreen Nursing Home near Macon. Born in Monroe County, she had lived in Griffin for 40 years. She was a member of the East Griffin Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, May 14th, at four o'clock from McDonald Chapel in Griffin with the Rev. J. M. Wiles officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pritchett is survived by three sisters, Mrs. O. D. Smith of Macon, Mrs. Jesse Bullard of Barnesville, and Mrs. Emmett Kelley of Riverdale; three brothers, T. E. Grubbs of Jackson, John D. Grubbs of Bowling, and James E. Grubbs of Barnesville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lollie Zeiner of Forsyth and Mrs. Lillian Foster of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Pritchett, Bennie Floyd
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Nov 1979
Pritchett Rites Held Tuesday
     Bennie Floyd Pritchett, 70, of Rt. 5 Jackson, died early Monday morning at the Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County where he had been a patient for the past two years.
     Mr. Pritchett was born in Butts County and was the son of the late James Travis Pritchett and the late Alberta Jones Pritchett.
     He was a retired farmer and school bus driver.
     Mr. Pritchett is survived by four sisters: Mrs. Lizzie Mae Seymour of Griffin, Mrs. A. F. Maddox, Mrs. Lee Maddox, Mrs. DeWitt Moore, all of Jackson;
     One brother, Mr. Robert Lee Pritchett of Jackson, several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Haisten Chapel with the Rev. Frank Smith and the Rev. Forrest Thompson officiating.
     Interment was in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery in Jackson.
     Pallbearers were: Wayne Maddox, Dulane Maddox, Dr. Eugene Maddox: Andrew Moore, Bobbie Pritchett, and Howell Pritchett.
     Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pritchett, Ida Alberta Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Mar 1974
Mrs. Pritchett, 94, Died On Monday
     Mrs. Ida Alberta Jones Pritchett, 94, one of Butts County's most widely beloved senior citizens, died Monday night, March 25th at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County. She had been in declining health since November.
     Mrs. Pritchett, a native of at 5, Jackson, was born November 5, 1879, in Jasper, County, the daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin F. Jones and the late Mrs. Matilda McClelland Jones, both of Jasper County.
     Mrs. Pritchett was a member of the Providence Congregational Methodist Church near High Falls and the widow of Mr. James Travis Pritchett.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 27th, at 11:00 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Frank Smith and Rev. Winston Stringer officiating. Interment was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Pritchett is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lee Maddox, Mrs. Forrest Maddox, Mrs. DeWitt Moore, all of Jackson; and Mrs. Lizzie Mae Seymour, of Griffin; three sons, Messrs. Bennie Pritchett, Robert Lee Pritchett, and Travis Pritchett, all of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were grandsons and include Andrew Moore, Howard Pritchett, Bobby Pritchett, Wayne Maddox, Gene Maddox, and Marvin Barnes Jr.

Pritchett, James Travis
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Apr 1964
James T. Pritchett Buried Monday At Mt. Vernon
     Mr. James Travis Pritchett, 92, of Route Three, Jackson, died Sunday, April 5, at his residence following a period of declining health.
     Mr. Pritchett, a native of Monroe County, was the son of the late Mr. Alfred Floyd Pritchett and Mrs. Frances Susan McKinney Pritchett. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Providence Congregational Methodist Church.
     Funeral services for Mr. Pritchett were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Wilson Nida, Sr., officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Alberta Jones Pritchett, four daughters, Mrs. Lee Maddox, Mrs. DeWitt Moore, Mrs. Forrest Maddox, all of Jackson; Mrs. Lizzie Mae Seymour of Griffin; three sons, Bennie Floyd Pritchett, William Travis Pritchett, Robert Lee Pritchett, all of Jackson. 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pritchett, Robert Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Apr 1982
     Robert Lee Pritchett, 63, of Route 5, Jackson, died Thursday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness.
     A lifelong resident of Butts County, Mr. Pritchett was a retired employee of the City of Jackson and was a member of the Providence Congregation Methodist Church in the High Falls community. He was the son of the late James Travis Pritchett and the late Alberta Jones Pritchett.
     Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Whitehead Pritchett; one daughter, Mrs. Judy Ruffin of Jackson; one son, Bobby Pritchett of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Seymour of Griffin, Mrs. A. F. Maddox, Mrs. Lee Maddox, and Mrs. DeWitt Moore, all of Jackson. Four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Providence Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Forrest Thompson and Rev. Eddie Morgan officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church cemetery.
     Pallbearers were Gene Maddox, Barry Maddox, Floyd Moore, Wayne Maddox, Dulane Maddox, and Howell Pritchett.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson made the arrangements.

Pritchett, Susan Jane McKenny
  Butts County Progress Mat 7, 1915
Mrs. Susan Jane Pritchett Is Victim Of Pneumonia
     Mrs. Susan Jane Pritchett, wife of Mr. A. F. Pritchett and one of the most highly respected women in the county, died at her home a few miles from Jackson Saturday night after a week's illness of pneumonia. She has been in feeble health for some time and on account of her advanced age was unable to withstand the ravages of pneumonia and attendant complications. The aged husband, who himself is in feeble health, and family have the sympathy of a host of friends.
     Mrs. Pritchett was 73 years of age and a member of the Elgin Methodist church. She was a splendid Christian character and by all her friends was held in the highest esteem.
     Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Messrs. A. H. and J. T. Pritchett, two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Nelms and Mrs. W. D. Turner, and several grandchildren; also two brothers and one sister.
     The funeral was held at Mt. Vernon church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. T. Pendley officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Vernon cemetery.

Pritchett, William Travis
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Nov 1976
Pritchett Rites Held Wednesday
     Mr. William Travis Pritchett, 64, of Route 5, Jackson, died Tuesday morning at the Sylvan Grove Hospiltal where he was admitted Monday.
     Born in Butts County, Mr. Pritchett was son of the late James Travis Pritchett and the late Alberta Jones Pritchett. He was a retired employee of the City of Jackson and was a member of the Providence Congregational Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Providence Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Forrest Thompson and the Rev.
Frank Smith officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pritchett is survived. by his wife, Mrs. Georgia Maddox Pritchett; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ann Cook; one son, William. Howell Pritchett; five grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Lee Maddox, Mrs. Forrest Maddox, and Mrs. Fannie Sue Moore, all of Jackson; and Mrs. Lizzie Mae Seymour of Griffin; two brothers, Mr. Bennie Pritchett and Mr. Robert Lee Pritchett, both of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Rev. Eugene Maddox, Wayne Maddox, Dulane Maddox, Andrew Moore, Talmadge Moore and Bobby Pritchett.

Proctor, Anne Williams
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jan 1987
     Anne Williams Proctor, 55, of High Falls, died Thursday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
     The funeral was held Saturday at Paran Baptist Church in Monroe County with the Rev. Billy Finleyson, the Rev. Ed Clark, and the Rev. John Griffin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     A Monroe County native, Mrs. Proctor was a homemaker and a member of Paran Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Joe W. Proctor; daughter, Linda Staples of High Falls; son, Joey Procter of High Falls; brother, Harold Williams of Juliette; five grandchildren.
     Andrew A. Dillon & Son Funeral Home in Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.

Proctor, Claude E.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1961
Claude Proctor Buried Wednesday at Paran Church
     Funeral services for Claude E. Proctor, 58, of Sanford, Fla., were held Wednesday afternoon at Paran Baptist Church in Monroe county at three o'clock. He died Sunday at his home in Sanford. Rev. G. E. Finleyson officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Proctor, a native of Monroe county, lived in Florida for the last 40 years.
     Survivors include two brothers, Everett, and Fred Proctor; two nephews, Joe and Jimmy Proctor; and an uncle, Howard Proctor, all of Jackson.
     Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home, Forsyth, was in charge of arrangements.
     
Proctor, Fred
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Feb 1969
Heart Attack Claims Life Of Fred Proctor
     Stricken with a heart attack while he was loading hay at the A. F. Taylor place on the Griffin Road, Fred Proctor of the High Falls Community was dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital, Wednesday, February 5th.
     John Sherrell, Butts County coroner, said that Mr. Proctor died from natural causes with a heart seizure believed to be the contributing factor. Mr. Sherrell said that he understood Mr. Proctor had bought some hay and was at the Taylor place loading it when he complained of not feeling well. An ambulance was summoned and he was rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital where a Jackson physician declared him dead on arrival of an apparent heart attack.
     Funeral services for Mr. Proctor, 70, were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock from the Paran Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Smith officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Dillon Funeral Home of Forsyth in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Proctor, who lived in the Blount Community, was a native of Monroe County, and was a member of the Providence Congregational Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Kate Abernathy Proctor of Forsyth; a son, Jimmy Proctor of Forsyth; a brother, Everett Proctor of Blount and four grandchildren.

Proctor, J. Everett
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jul 1969
Everett Proctor Buried Monday At Paran Rites
     Funeral services for Mr. J. Everett Proctor, 75, who died at his residence at High Falls Friday afternoon after a long illness, were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the Paran Baptist Church in Monroe county. The Rev. G. E. Finleyson and the Rev. Winston Harmon officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home of Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.
     A native of Monroe county, Mr. Proctor was a retired farmer and school bus driver. He was active in Monroe county political circles, serving as a former county commissioner. He was a Mason and a member of the Paran Baptist Church.
     Survivor's include his wife, Mrs. Frances Seymour Proctor; a son, Joe W. Proctor, both of High Falls; two grandchildren.

Proctor, Lilla Mae
Jackson Progress-Argus 7 Aug 1936
Miss Proctor Dies Near High Falls
     Relatives and friends in this section were sorry to learn of the death of Miss Lilla Mae Proctor, 45 years of age, which occurred at 1:30 Sunday morning at her home near High Falls. Death followed a period of ill health extending over several months.
     For nineteen years Miss Proctor had taught in the public schools of Butts, Lamar and Monroe counties and was regarded as a most capable instructor and was highly esteemed by pupils and patrons alike. She was a daughter of Mr. Joseph G. Proctor and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ham Proctor, both of Monroe county. Her family has long been actively identified with the progress and upbuilding of this section. Miss Proctor had a large number of friends who are distressed to learn of her death.
     She is survived by three brothers, Messrs. J. E. and F. H. Proctor, of Jackson,, and Mr. C. E. Proctor, of Sanford, Fla.
     Funeral services, attended by a large number of relatives and friends, were held at Paran church Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. B. Stodghill was in charge of the service. Numerous were the floral offerings sent as a silent token of love and esteem. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
     
Proctor, Mary Lizzie Ham
Jackson Progress Argus May 1 1931
Mrs. Mary Proctor Summoned by Death
     Mrs. Mary Lizzie Proctor, 63 years of age, died at her home few miles from Jackson Tuesday night. She had been in declining health for some time but the end came suddenly. She was a well known resident of the High Falls community and her death brings sorrow to a host of relatives and friends.
     Mrs. Proctor, who was Miss .Mary Lizzie Ham, of Monroe county, before her marriage was the widow of the late Mr. J. G. Proctor. She was connected with a leading family of this section and was highly esteemed for many admirable qualities of character.
     She is survived by three sons, J. E. and F. H. Proctor , of Jackson, C. E. Proctor, of Sanford, Fla. ; one daughter, Miss Lilla Mae Proctor; one brother, Jeffie Ham, of Forsyth, and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Smith, of Berner.
     Funeral services will be held at Paran church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. T. H. Vaughn officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in the church cemetery.

Proffitt, Dot Bergen
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Aug 1989
     Dot Bergen Proffitt of 151 Houston Ave., Roanoke, Va., died Sunday.
     The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Oakey's North Chapel Funeral Home in North Roanoke, Va.
     Survivors include her husband, Hubert Proffitt; son, Doug Proffitt; nieces, Dottie Varnadore of Colquitt, Ga., Nancy Blizzard of Forsyth, and Martha Morton of Jackson. Mrs. Proffitt was the sister of the late Imogene Leverette of Jackson.

Prosser, Anson A., Sr.Jackson Progress Argus 12 Sep 1979
Prosser Rites Held Sunday
     Funeral services for Mr. Anson A. Prosser, Sr., of Mansfield, were held Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Mansfield United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gerald Schwartz officiating. Interment was in Carmel Cemetery under the direction of J. C. Harwell & Son, Covington.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Merle Hayes Prosser; son, Mr. Anson A. (Randy) Prosser, Jr., Stone Mountain; daughter, Mrs. William (Priscilla) Kelly, Kenner, La.; Three brothers, Mr. Roy Prosser, Jackson; Mr. James Prosser and Mr. C. R. (Nick) Prosser, of Mansfield; grandchildren, Miss Paige Prosser, Miss Susan Prosser and Miss Laura Kelly.
     
Prosser, Dena Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Mar 1975
Mrs. Prosser 98, Buried At Mansfield
     Mrs. Dena Jones Prosser, 98, of Mansfield died Wednesday, March 19th,after a short period of illness. Fh

     Mr. Prosser was born in Jasper County on November,27,1877.
     Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 21st, at 3 o'clock in the Mansfield United Methodist Church with Rev. McBride and Rev. Paul Wolfe officiating. Interment was in Carmel Cemetery in Mansfield. J. C. Harwell and Son of Covington were in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Prosser is survived by four sons, James Prosser Anson Prosser, and Rabun Prosser, all of Mansfield, and. Roy Prosser, of Jackson; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
     Grandsons serving as pallbearers were Eugene Prosser, Tim Prosser, Cliff Prosser, Jerry Prosser Randy Prosser, and Steve Biggers.

Prosser, James A.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jan 1990
     James A. Prosser, 82, of Mansfield died Sunday at Newton General Hospital in Covington.
     The Rev. Douglas Walker and the Rev. Jean Greer conducted a graveside funeral Tuesday at 11 a. m. at Carmel Cemetery in Newton County.
     Survivors include his wife, Sara Greer Prosser; sons, Tim Prossor of Smyrna and Cliff Prosser of Covington; brothers, Roy Prosser of Jackson and C. R. Prosser of Mansfield; five grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
     J. C. Harwell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Prosser, Letsworth
Jackson Progress Argus, December 13, 1945
Father of Roy Prosser Summoned by Death
     Mr. and Mrs. Roy Prosser have the sympathy of friends in the death of Mr. Prosser's father, Mr. Letsworth Prosser, 72 years of age, which occurred Friday on an Atlanta hospital. Funeral services were held Monday on Mansfield where Mr. Prosser resided.
     Survivors are his wife, four sons, Roy of Jackson; James and Rabun of Mansfield and Anson Prosser serving with the US Army overseas.

Prouty, Jim
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Apr 1990
     Jim Prouty, 55, of Olathe, Kan., died March 23 at the Olathe Medical Center.
     He lived in Jackson for a short time before moving to Olathe six years ago.
     Funeral services were held Sunday, March 25, in Olathe.
     Mr. Prouty is survived by his daughters, Kathy Wise of Jackson, and Sheri Smith of Olathe; and sons, Jimmy Prouty of Okinawa, Japan, and John Prouty of Palm Harbor, Fla.

Pruett, Jeremy Kyle
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1982
     Tragedy marred the long, and mostly festive, Fourth of July holiday in Butts County as two Atlanta area children drowned in county lakes.
     In addition, the holiday weekend was marked by two automobile accidents and a
high-speed chase involving a city policeman.
     Sheriff Billy Leverette reported the death of Alfonzo Reynolds, 11, who drowned at Indian Springs beach Saturday afternoon. Leverette said the youth, identified as the son of Sandra Reynolds, 583 Chestnut St., Atlanta, had been on a family his body was discovered in the water. He was taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital efforts to revive him failed.
     The second drowning victim was 2-year-old Jeremy Kyle Pruett who drowned Saturday afternoon at Jackson Lake near Scout Island cove. Leverette said the child was playing with his four-year-old brother on a dock when fell into the was recovered from the lake by his parents who took him to Sylvan Grove Hospital where efforts to revive him failed. The child was the son Charles E. and Alison Pruett of 7570 Covington, Lithonia.
     According to Coroner Ballard, both deaths were ruled accidental drowning, no inquests will be held.

Pruett, Solomon
  The Jackson Argus April 9, 1897
Death of Solomon Pruett.
     On Tuesday, the 29th ult., Mr. Solomon Pruett, who has lived in the vicinity of Locust Grove for years, started to walk out over his farm, and was soon brought back home in an unconscious condition by his son, who was at work upon the place, and had found his father lying upon the ground unconscious, and soon expired.
     Mr. Pruett was 70 years of age was one of our most beloved citizens and strict members of the Methodist church. The remains were buried at Indian Creek church.

Pruitt, John Lewis
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Sep 1968
John L. Pruitt Died Friday At His Home
     Mr. John Lewis Pruitt, 70, of Barnesville, brother of Phil Pruitt of Jackson, died Friday afternoon at his home.
     A native of Monroe County, Mr. Pruitt was self employed. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Hubbard Funeral Home in Barnesville with Rev. Keith Hearn officiating. Interment was in the Forsyth City Cemetery.
     Mr. Pruitt is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Irene Pruitt; a son, Luther Pruitt; a sister, Mrs. Asa Denton, all of Barnesville; two brothers.

Pruitt, M. J.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus April 19, 1918
Mr. M. J. Pruitt, Of Dallas, Texas Dies Here
Funeral arrangements to be made after arrival of his daughter.
     Mr. M. J. Pruitt, of Dallas, Texas, a traveling salesman, died in Jackson Tuesday night, paralysis being the cause of death, it was said. He arrived in Jackson last Thursday. Mr. Pruitt was a relative of the Pruitt family of Butts and Henry counties. He was about 65 or 70 years old.
     The body is being held pending the arrival of his daughter, who is now on her way to Jackson.

The Jackson Progress-Argus April 19, 1918
Body Of Texas Man Sent Home For Funeral Friday
Mr. Pruitt's daughter comes to Jackson to carry body back
     The body of Mr. M. J. Pruitt, Dallas, Texas, salesman, who died in Jackson Tuesday of last week, was shipped to Texas Friday for funeral and interment. Mrs. Callie Rogan, daughter of the dead man, arrived in Jackson Thursday night and accompanied the remains home. The funeral and interment was held Sunday. Mr. Pruitt was well known in Texas and came to Butts county on a prospecting tour. Mrs. Rogan, his daughter, operated a training school for nurses in Dallas.

Pruitt, Martha A.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus March 13, 1925
Mrs. M. A. Pruitt Claimed By Death.
     Following an illness of eight or ten weeks, Mrs. M. A. Pruitt, 78 years of age, died at her home in Flovilla Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock. She suffered from Bright's disease and other ailments.
     Mrs. Pruitt was a native of Butts county and was a Miss Preston before marriage. She was a sister of the late Mr. John F. Preston, well known Confederate veteran, whose death occurred a few weeks ago. Recently she had been making her home with her sister, Miss Kate Preston, and her sister-in-law Mrs. T. G. Preston. Mrs. Pruitt was a member of Sandy Creek church and had a large circle of friends who regret to learn of her passing.
     Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. George Godard and Rev. Mr. Elliott conducted the services and interment was in the Preston family cemetery.

Pruitt, Paul Rupert
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Apr 1987
     Paul Rupert Pruitt, 60, of 307 W. Second St., Jackson, died Monday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill O'Conner and' Don Folson officiating. Entombment was in the Jackson Mausoleum.
     Mr. Pruitt was born in Forsyth County, son of the late Paul Ray Pruitt and Nancy Pearl Stephens Pruitt.
     The Pruitts moved from Atlanta to Jackson 26 years ago, and he became associated with Daniel Ford Sales and later with J im Mize Ford as a salesman. He was a member of the Jackson First Baptist Church, the Moose, Elks, and Lions clubs, and the Hickory Hills Golf Club.
     Survivors include his wife, Sarah Pittman Pruitt; sisters, Mardelle Dorough and Bonnelle Eubanks, both of Stone Mountain; and a brother, Hoyt R. Pruitt of Chamblee.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge or arrangements.

 
Pruitt, Richard
(See Peters, Philip)

Pruitt, Sarah Lola Pittman
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Aug 1987
     Sarah Lola Pittman Pruitt, 59,of 307 WV Second St., Jackson, died early Sunday morning at the Griffin - Spalding Hospital following an illness of several months.
     The funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill O'Conner officiating. Entombment was in the Jackson mausoleum.
     Mrs. Pruitt was born in Crisp County, daughter of the late Malcolm Belmont Pittman and Bessie Louise Sanders Pittman. She was the widow of Paul Rupert Pruitt and was employed 30 years by Southern Bell where she was a staff supervisor. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the First Baptist Church in Jackson.
     Survivors include three sisters, Nell Brown of Howard, Ga., Anna Conant of Columbus, and Johnnie Waller of Charing, Ga.; brother, John W. Pittman of Mims, Fla.; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pruitt, W. T.
Jackson Progress-Argus Jan 18, 1940
Mr. W. T. Pruitt Called by Death
     Mr. W. T. Pruitt, 63 years of age, former resident of Jackson, died in the Georgia Baptist Hospital January 11, following an illness of several days. He recently suffered a stroke.
     Mr. Pruitt was born and reared near Locust Grove and was engaged in business at the time of his illness. While residing in Butts county he was a farmer and salesman, and had many friends in this region.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Locust Grove Baptist church Friday at 2:30 p. m. by the Rev. B. W. Kilpatrick and the Rev. H. R. Burnley. Burial was in the Locust Grove Baptist churchyard.
     Surviving relatives are a brother, P. F. Pruitt, of Griffin, and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Speer, of Griffin, and Mrs. J. E. Wells, of Eldorado, Ark.

Puckett, Eudell Thomas
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Nov 1993
     Eudell Thomas Puckett of Jackson died Mon., Nov. 22, at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
     Graveside services were held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta with Rev. David LeGrand officiating.
     Mrs. Puckett was born April 5, 1905 in Butts County, daughter of the late Robert C. and Eula J. Hodges Thomas. Her father owned and operated the Thomas Ferry on the Ocmulgee River many years ago. She was the widow of Paul C. Puckett and was a former employee of the American Red Cross and Davison's Department Store in Atlanta. She was an Episcopalian.
     Survivors include sisters Ida Ludwig and Erma Thomas, both of Jackson; brother Bob Thomas of Eumatilla, Fla.; and several pieces and nephews.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Puckett, Julius Crayton
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1987
     Julius Crayton Puckett, 67, of Route 1, Jackson, the Worthville community, died Thursday morning.
     The funeral was held Saturday at 1 p:m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephen Hart officiating. Burial was in the Sylvester Baptist Church cemetery in East Atlanta.
     Mr. Puckett, a native of Clarke County, had lived in the Atlanta area before moving to Butts County in 1981. He served in the Army during World War II and was retired from the DeKalb County Water Department.
     Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Louise Moss of Conyers; sons, Donny L. Puckett of Oxford and Larry R. Puckett of Conyers; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters, Carrie Jones of Stockbridge and Hester Loggins of Atlanta; brother, Johnny Puckett of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 

Puckett, William Edward, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jul 1980 Puckett Rites Held Tuesday.
     Funeral services for Mr. William Edward Puckett Sr., 75, formerly of High Falls, were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Providence Methodist Church. The Rev. Forrest Thompson officiated and interment was in the Church cemetery under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
     For some time, Mr. Puckett had resided in the Medical Arts Convalescent Center in Macon.
     Born in Cobb County, he was the son of the late C. C. Puckett and Mrs. Mary Matilda Hembry Puckett. He was a retired interior decorator and was a member of the Providence Methodist Church at High Falls.
     Survivors include two sons, Jack L. Puckett of Jackson and Willie E. Puckett, Jr., of Macon; a brother, Benjamin Clyde Puckett, Sr. of Macon; sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl Elliott Puckett of Macon; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     Pallbearers were Jack Bryant, Henry Harden, Barry Maddox, Roy Giddens, Joe Bell and George Woodall.

Pulliam, Miss
  Butts County Progress September 4, 1914
Miss Pulliam Dies At Griffin Home
     Miss Pulliam, the sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pulliam of near Griffin, died Tuesday night, of typhoid fever. The body was brought to Worthville, where the family lived for many years and funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Fincher.
     Miss Pulliam is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters. The family have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.

Pulliam, Annie Gertrude Hodges
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Apr 1972
Mrs. Pulliam Victim Of Heart Attack
     Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Pulliam, 85, of Seffner, Florida, a native of Butts County, were conducted at Seffner Baptist Church Monday, April 10th, with Rev. Terry Rice and Rev. W. W. Wilkerson officiating. Burial was in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
     Mrs. Pulliam died April 6th following an apparent heart seizure, the third in the last 90 days. She was born Miss Gertrude Hodges in Butts County to the late Mr. Powell Hodges and, Mrs., Lula Hodges and had been a resident of Florida since 1925.
     Mrs. Pulliam is survived by three sons, Alton Pulliam and Loyce Pulliam of Seffner, Fla., Ollis Pulliam of Covington, La.; three daughters, Mrs. Florence Roberts, New Orleans, La., Mrs. Marjorie Burnette of Gibsonton, Fla., and Mrs. Eva Robison of Lubbock, Texas; four brothers, Claude Hodges of Kingsport, Tenn., Carl Hodges of Kingsport, Tenn., Fleetwood Hodges of Ashburn, and Lawrence Hodges of Pound, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Evie Griffith of Jackson, and Mrs. Bertha Brown of Jacksonville, Fla.
     Those attending funeral services for Mrs. Pulliam from this area included Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Pulliam, Mrs. Nellie Thornton, Mrs. Evie Griffith all of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Williamson of Atlanta.

Pulliam, Clarence B.
Jackson Progress Argus
Clarence Pulliam Buried, Dec. 21 At Tampa, Fla.
     Funeral services for Mr. Clarence B. Pulliam, 79, of Tampa, Fla., former Butts County citizen, who died Thursday at a Hospital in Tampa, were held Monday afternoon, December 21st, at two o'clock from the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. W. W. Wilkerson, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Tampa.
     Mr. Pulliam was born and reared in Butts County, having moved to Tampa in 1925.
     Survivors include his wife, seven children, and two brothers.
     He was the uncle of Messrs. J. R. Pulliam, W. H. Pulliam, J. W. Pulliam, and Mrs. R. H. Thornton, all of Jackson. Attending the funeral from Jackson were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pulliam and Reggie Pulliam, a brother from Henry County, Lem Pulliam, and Ester Pulliam.

Pulliam, Edward
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 2, 1920
Mr. Edward Pulliam Claimed By Death
     The death of Mr. Edward Pulliam, aged 29, occurred at his home near Woodstown Monday. He had been sick for several months.
     The young man was the son of Mr. R. C. Pulliam and is survived by his father and several brothers and sisters.
     The funeral was held at Worthville Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Bonner. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Pulliam, Edward
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Aug 1971
Mr. Pulliam Buried In Barnesville
     Funeral services for Mr. Edward Pulliam of 601 Greenwood Street, Barnesville, were conducted Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the graveside in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville with Dr. Howard Ethington officiating.
     Mr. Pulliam was born in Butts County but had made his home in Barnesville for most of his life. He was a veteran of World War I and II and a retired painter.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville was in charge of funeral arrangements.
     Mr. Pulliam is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lola Sappington of Barnesville; several nieces and nephews.

Pulliam, Effie E. Smith
  Butts County Progress October 16, 1914
Second Member Of Family Victim Fever
Death Was A Sad One
Funeral of Mrs. Pulliam Who Resided In Spalding County Was Held At Worthville Monday
     Particularly sad was the death of Mrs. R. C. Pulliam, who succumbed to typhoid fever Saturday morning at her home near Griffin. She had been sick for only a few days and her death followed that of her daughter, who was also a victim of fever, by only a few weeks.
     Mrs. Pulliam was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. P. Smith of Stark and was about forty years of age. Until a few years ago the family lived in this county, but three or four years ago moved to Spalding county. Mrs. Pulliam was a member of Worthville Baptist church and had a large number of friends in this county who were grieved to know of her passing.
     Mrs. Pulliam is survived by her husband, who is one of the most highly respected citizens of Spalding county; six children; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. P. Smith, several brothers and sisters, including Mrs. Jim Spinks and Mrs. Jim Hamlin of Empire. Mrs. Kitchens of Newton county and Mrs. G. A. Singley of Stark and Mr. Austin Smith.
     The funeral was held at Worthville Baptist church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Z. E. Barron conducting the services. The sympathy of a large number of friends go out to the family in their bereavement.

Butts County Progress October 16, 1914
     Mr. and Mrs. Z. P. Pulliam spent the weekend in Griffin with his daughter, Mrs. R. C. Pulliam, who died at her home Saturday. The interment took place Monday afternoon at Worthville. Many from here attended.

Pulliam, Horace Columbus
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Oct 1983
     Horace Columbus Pulliam, 71, of Route 3 Jackson died suddenly Thursday afternoon.
     Mr. Pulliam was born in Spalding County but spent most of his life in Butts County.
     He is survived by his wife, Vadie Hoard Pulliam of Jackson son Richard Pulliam of Jackson; granddaughter, Melissa Pulliam of Jackson; sister, Vera McMichael of Jackson; brother, Ewell (Doc) Pulliam of Monticello.
     Services were conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. Rev. Maxie Threatt officiated with burial in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pulliam, Jesse Brazil
Jackson Progress Argus, May 10, 1945
Former Jackson Soldier Killed by Army Truck
     Private Jesse B. Pulliam, 20 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Pulliam of Tampa, Fla., former resident of Jackson, was killed at Boca Raton, Fla., when hit by an Army truck April 13. Accordingtohis brother, Alton Pulliam, who was a visitor in Butts county last week. Pvt. Pulliam was walking home when he was hit by the truck on a curve at 11:30 at night.
     A veteran of the North African campaign and also of the Dieppe raid, he was wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart. He returned from overseas sometime ago and has been stationed at various camps in the States.
     Besides his parents, Pvt. Pulliam is survived by three brothers, Alton, Loyce and Ollis Pulliam; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Roberts, Mrs. Marjorie Burnette and Mrs. Eva Divers, the latter a Wave.
     Private Pulliam has many friends and relative here who regretted to know of his death.

Pulliam, John Richard
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1987
     John Richard Pulliam, 46, of Route 3, Jackson, the Old Bethel community, died Monday night at Clayton General Hospital in Riverdale.
     The funeral was held today at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Revs. A L, Price and John Waller officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mr. Pulliam,. a native of Butts County, was the son of Vadie Hoard Pulliam and the late Horace Pulliam. He was employed by the W. R. Bean Printing Co. in Atlanta.
     Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Dean Griffin of Jenkinsburg; grandson, Chase Griffin of Jenkinsburg; mother, Vadie Hoard Pulliam of Jackson; several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements;

Pulliam, Loyce A.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Mar 1973
L. A. Pulliam Was Buried In Florida
     Mr. Loyce A. Pulliam, 64, died February 7th in Lubbock, Texas.
     He was a native of Jackson, the son of the late Mr. Clarence Pulliam and Mrs. Gertrude Pulliam. He was a retired Seaman with over 30 years service.
     Funeral services for Mr. Pulliam, who resided at 103 East Virginia, Seffner, Fla., were held Saturday morning, February 10th, at 10:30 o'clock from Stowers Chapel with the Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Hill Memorial' Park.
     Mr. Pulliam is survived by two brothers, Alton Pulliam, Tampa, Fla. and Ollis Pulliam, Covington, La.; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Roberts, New Orleans, La., Mrs. Marjorie Burnett, Gibsonton, Fla., Mrs. Eva Robison, Lubbock, Texas and two daughters of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
     Among those attending funeral services from Jackson were Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Pulliam.

Pulliam, Mary Jane
  The Jackson Progress-Argus June 28, 1929
Miss Mary Jane Pulliam Dies At Home At Sardis
     Miss Mary Jane Pulliam died Friday night at her home near Sardis church in her 88th year. She lived most of her long life in Butts county and was known and loved by hundreds of friends and kindred. She was a member of the Baptist church for more than 70 years, and was buried at Worthville Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, her funeral being preached by her pastor, Rev. J. B. Stodghill.
     She is survived by one sister, Miss Georgia Pulliam, and one brother, Mr. Richard Pulliam, both of Henry county, and several nieces and nephews to mourn her loss.
Pulliam, Nettie Alberta Thaxton
Jackson Progress Argus Apr 10 1931
Death Summons Comes to Mrs. J . W . Pulliam
     A death that caused sincere sorrow to a host of friends was that of Mrs. J. W. Pulliam, aged 36,which occurred Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at her home near Jackson.
     Mrs. Pulliam was born and reared in Butts county and was a Miss Thaxton before her marriage. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Jackson and was an active loyal and faithful church worker. In the religious activities of the Kimbell Association she took a deep interest and was one of the most useful workers in the entire association. She touched and blessed many lives by her religious work.
     She is survived by her husband and four daughters, Misses Helen, Rachel, Nellie and Dorothy Fay and a day-old infant; three sons, J. W. J r. , John Robert and Wincel; her father, Mr. R. E. Thaxton; six sisters, Mrs. W. T. James , Mrs. T. L. Cook, Mrs. J. C. Willard, of Jackson; Mrs. R, F. Cook, Monticello; Mrs. W. O. Williams, Griffin; Mrs. G. L. Singley, Oxford; four brothers, Claude and Robert A. Thaxton, of Jackson ; W. T. Thaxton, Augusta; Paul Thaxton, Roberta.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. T. M. Callaway officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.

  Pulliam, Raymond Edgar
  Jackson Progress Argus 25 Feb 1954
Raymond Pulliam Died February 18
     Raymond Edgar Pulliam, 60, died at the Georgia Baptist Hospital on February 18. He had been a patient in the hospital for seven days.
     Mr. Pulliam, well-known farmer, was a native of the county, son of late Mrs. Effie Smith Pulliam and Richard Pulliam. He was a member of the Worthville Baptist Church.
     Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Kitchens of McDonough and Mrs. Vera McMichael of Jackson; two brothers, Uell Pulliam and Horace Pulliam, both of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held at the Worthville Baptist Church Saturday at 11 a. m. The services were conducted by the Rev. Edgar Welch and burial was in the Worthville cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
     The pallbearer were Rufus Kitchens, Jimmy Kitchens, Alton Kitchens, Hardman Kitchens, Nesbit Hooper, Coy Hooper.

Pulliam, Richard Columbus
Jackson Progress-Argus 13 Mar 1936
Mr. R. C. Pulliam Is Taken By Death
     The death of Mr. Richard C. Pulliam, 78 years of age, well known citizen of the Stark community, occurred Saturday night at 7 o'clock. He had been sick for several day with influenza and other complications.
     Born in Jasper county, Mr. Pulliam had long been a resident of Butts and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He was a member of Macedonia church and was regarded as a substantial citizen, interested in the growth of his community and county.
     He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Kitchens, of McDonough, and Miss Vera Pulliam, of Jackson; four sons, Messrs. W. C. Pulliam, of McDonough, R. K., E. I. and H. C. Pulliam, of Jackson.
     Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. H. E. Gaddy, pastor at Macedonia and Rev. Robert Chambers, of Atlanta, conducted the rites and interment was in the churchyard.

Pulliam, Sara Ruth Henderson
Jackson Progress-Argus 17 June 1937
Mrs. H. C. Pulliam Claimed by Death
The death of Mrs. H. C. Pulliam, 22 years of age, prominent young woman of the Stark community, occurred Saturday morning at 5 o'clock. She was seized with a heart attack and succumbed in a short time. Her sudden death came as a shock to the family and friends.
     Mrs. Pulliam, the former Miss Sara Ruth Henderson, was born in DeKalb county, and following her marriage had resided in Butts county for a few years. During her residence in the county she had made a host of friends and was active in religious affairs, being a member of Macedonia church.
     She is survived by her husband parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Henderson of Henry county; three brothers, Everett and Byron Henderson, of Henry county, and Lester Henderson, of Pennsylvania; one sister, Miss Ruby Henderson, of Henry county.
     Funeral services were held at the Worthville Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. J. B. Stodghill, the pastor, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard.

Pulliam, Vadie Lee Hoard
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jun 1989
     Vadie Lee Hoard Pulliam 79, formerly of the Old Bethel community, in Butts County, died early Tuesday morning at Henry General Hospital.
     The funeral, was held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. John Waller and the Rev. A L. Price officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
     Mrs. Pulliam was a native of Butts County, daughter of John Hoard and Lina Lummus Hoard. She was the widow of Horace Pulliam, who died in October 1983, and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Melissa Pulliam Griffin and Dean Griffin of Jackson; great-grandson, Chase Griffin; daughter-in-law, Martha C. Pulliam of Jackson; brother, Fred "Buck" Hoard of Jackson; sister, Annie Maude Swint of Atlanta; several nephews and nieces.
     Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pulliam, Wincel Hesper
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Oct 1966
W. H. Pulliam Victim of Heart Attack Saturday
     Mr. Wincel Hesper Pulliam, 52, died about 6:30 o'clock Saturday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital, apparently the victim of a heart attack.
     Mr. Pulliam, assistant foreman of the Spinning Department at Avondale Mills, Indian Springs Plant, and a valued employee of the mill for 31 years, had reported for work about 6 a. m. and shortly thereafter was stricken with the attack to which he succumbed after being rushed to the hospital in a private conveyance. He died in the emergency room shortly after arrival. Mr. Pulliam had suffered three or four light seizures within recent months, the last coming only a few weeks ago.
     A native of Butts County, he was the son of Mr. John Wood Pulliam and Mrs. Nettie Thaxton Pulliam, both natives of Butts County. A lifelong resident, Mr. Pulliam was a veteran, serving in the Navy during World War II, and was a Mason.
     Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at the Jackson Nazarene Church with the Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mr. Pulliam is survived by his wife, Mrs. Agnes Kelley Pulliam; one daughter, Pamela Pulliam of Jackson; one son, Timothy (Chuck) Pulliam of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Faye Bedsole of Warner Robins, Mrs. Helen Landers of Atlanta, Mrs. Rachel Williamson of Forest Park, Mrs. R. J. Thornton of Jackson; two brothers, John Robert Pulliam and J. W. Pulliam, both of Jackson.
     Pallbearers were R. M. Byrd, Marion Parker, Robert Strawn, J. B. Kitchens, Luther Byars. Frank Lofton.

Pullin, Anna E. Patrick
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Aug 1969
Double Rites Monday For Mother, Son
     A Henry County mother, Mrs. Anna Patrick Pullin, 92, of Locust Grove, walked into the Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home Sunday night about seven o'clock to view the body of her son, Leon W. Pullin, Jr. of Spalding County who died Saturday of a heart attack, stood at his bier for a few minutes, sat down in a chair, took a deep breath, and then fell dead of a heart seizure herself.
     Mrs. Pullin had been talking with relatives when the fatal seizure occurred. Attendants at the funeral home rushed to an ambulance to obtain oxygen and a nurse who was visiting with the family rendered what assistance she could. Mrs. Pullin was rushed to the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
     Mr. Pullin of Jackson Road, Griffin, widely known Spalding County resident, died unexpectedly Saturday. A native of Spalding County, he was the son of the late Mr. Leon W. Pullin Sr. and Mrs. Anna Patrick Pullin, of Locust Grove. Mr. Pullin was graduated from Spalding High School in 1934 and operated a pulpwood business in Griffin. He was a deacon of the Union Baptist Church and member of the Griffin Elks and Moose Lodges.
     Mrs. Pullin, widow of Mr. Leon W. Pullin Sr., was born in Spalding County, Cabin District, and had made her home in Locust Grove for 22 years. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church.
     Mrs. Pullin is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Roland Gardenheir of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Edna Forrer of Locust Grove, Mrs. Julia Fletcher of Jenkinsburg, and Mrs. Hiram Franklin of Jackson; two sons, Alton Pullin of Griffin and Henry Pullin of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. John Robert Mitchell of Griffin; a brother, G. Gordon Patrick of Jenkinsburg; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
     Joint funeral services for mother and son were conducted Monday afternoon at four o'clock from the chapel of Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home in Griffin. The Rev. W. A. Ellenwood and the Rev. Robert Allen officiated with burial in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Spalding County.

Pullin, Georgia Stillwell
Jackson Progress-Argus Nov 23, 1939
     Mrs. Georgia Stilwell Pullin, one of the oldest residents of Spalding county, died at her home here Sunday night. She was 86 years of age.
     Although she had been in feeble health for some time, Mrs. Pullin died unexpectedly of heart seizure Sunday night at 6:30 o'clock.
     Born in McDonough, she was the daughter of the late Judge John Stilwell and Anne Termersia Knott Stillwell. Her father was one of Griffin's first merchants.
     She was the widow of Mr. Joseph Pullin, and attended the Griffin Female College as a girl. She was a member of Midway Methodist church, and had made her home in Spalding county for many years, and had lived here in Griffin for the pas' 12 years.
     Funeral services win be conducted Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Union Baptist church. Rev. M. M. Maxwell, pastor of the First Methodist church of LaGrange, will officiate. Burial will be in the Union churchyard with Frank S. Pittman, funeral director, in charge.
     Pallbearers will be Jesse Mitcham, S. B. Wallace, Robert Ogletree, G. D. Lancaster, Robert Brooks, Harry Johnson, Walter Futral and Grover Patrick.
     Survivin g Mrs. Pullin are four sons, J. M. And L. W. Pullin, of Locust Grove, J. E. Pullin, of Miami, Fla, and R. E. Pullin, of Griffin; two daughters, Mrs. J. S. Heflin and Miss Annie Pullin, of Griffin; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Monday's Griffin Daily News.
     Mrs. Pullin was an aunt of ???? and J. S. Ball and grandmother of Mrs. Hiram Franklin, all Jackson residents.

Pullin, Henry Wilson
Jackson Progress Argus 08 May 1991
     Mr. Henry Wilson Pullin of Atlanta died Wednesday, May 1.
     The funeral was held Saturday, May 4, in the chapel of Howard L. Carmichael and Son funeral home in East Point, with the Rev. Maurice Cain officiating. Burial was in the Union Baptist Church cemetery in Spalding County.,
     Mr. Pullin was born in Spalding County. He retired from Delta Air Lines after 21 years of employment. He was a member of Parkinson Baptist Church, and University of Georgia Alumni Association.
     Survivors include his wife, Alice Pullin; sons, Timothy W. Pullin of Atlanta, and Perry Pullin of Oaklyn, N.J.; daughter, Sandra P. Choi of Atlanta; grandchildren, Christina and Michael Choi of Atlanta; sisters, Caroline P. Franklin of Jackson, and Edna Forrer of Locust Grove; and several nieces and nephews.
     Howard L. Carmichael and Son was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Pullin, John Alton
Jackson Progress Argus 11 May 1988
     John Alton Pullin, 78, of 665 Jenkinsburg Road, Locust Grove, died May 4 at his residence.
     The funeral was held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev Ralph Simmons and the Rev. Dan Joiner officiating. Burial was in the Union Baptist Church cemetery in Spalding Country.
     Mr. Pullin, a native of Spalding County, was a retired farmer.
     Survivors include his wife, Nell N. Pullin; brother, Henry W. Pullin of Atlanta; sisters, Edna Forrer of Locust Grove and Caroline Franklin of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
     Haisten Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
     
Pullin, Joseph
  The Jackson Progress-Argus January 25, 1924
Mr. Joseph Pullin Claimed By Death.
     Butts county relatives and friends of Mr. Joseph Pullin will regret to learn of his death, which occurred Friday morning at his home on the Griffin highway.
     Mr. Pullin was a well-known resident of Spalding county, where he had resided since 1856. He had hosts of friends and was held in general high esteem.
     He was 71 years of age and was born in Meriwether county on June 19, 1852. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Pullin. He was married in 1876 to Miss Georgia Stillwell, of McDonough, who survives him. Besides his wife he is survived by five sons, Messrs. L. W., J. E., J. L., J. M., and R. E. Pullin; and two daughters, Mrs. J. S. Heflin, of Locust Grove, and Miss Annie Pullin, of Griffin.
     Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Union Church. Dr. J. E. Stokes, assisted by Rev. Mr. Batts and Rev. John f. Yarborough, officiated. Interment was in the cemetery at Union church.

Pullin, Leon W. Jr.
(See Pullin, Anna E. Patrick)

Pullin, Leon W., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 May 1959
L. W. Pullin Sr. Died Saturday at Locust Grove Home
     Funeral services for Mr. Leon W. Pullin Sr., 81, of Locust Grove, who died unexpectedly at his home Saturday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at Union Baptist Church in Spalding county with the Rev. R. R. Baker and the Rev. Jack Bridges officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
     A widely known and highly esteemed retired farmer, Mr. Pullin was born and reared in Spalding county until he moved to Locust Grove 11 years ago. He was the son of Joseph Pullin and Mrs. George Stillwell Pullin. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Locust Grove.
     Though in declining health for several years, his sudden death Saturday morning came as a shock to family and friends.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Patrick Pullin; four daughters, Mrs. R. Q. Gardenhire, Teheran, Iran; Mrs. W. T. Fletcher, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. Edna P. Forrer, Locust Grove; Mrs. Hiram Franklin, Jackson; three sons, Henry W. Pullin, Atlanta; J. Alton Pullin, Locust Grove; L. W. Pullin Jr., Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Heflin and Mrs. R. L. Duke, Griffin; one brother, J. M. Pullin, Locust Grove thirteen grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Pullin, Roswell, Jr.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus December 14, 1923
Roswell Pullin, Jr. Summoned By Death.
     The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roswell E. Pullin are sympathizing with them in the loss of their dear little fourteen-months-old son, Roswell E. Pullin, Jr., which occurred Tuesday afternoon at six o'clock at the residence near Griffin.
     The loss of this precious child was a shock and grievance to all who knew him. Despite the fact that he was only fourteen months old, he had won a place in the heart of all who knew him and was like a ray of sunshine wherever he was, and his going out was like a beautiful ray vanishing when a cloud suddenly burst forth, covering the brilliancy. But none will forget the dear child and his suffering, but will ever long to meet his same sweet smile in the years to come.
     The funeral was held at Union church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. Dr. John F. Yarborough, of the First Methodist church of Griffin, officiated and the interment was in the churchyard.

Purmont, Florence Washington
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1990
     Florence Washington Purmont, 71, of 237 Crouch Road in Griffin died Thursday, May 31, at the Living Center.
     The funeral was held Saturday, June 2, at Teamon Baptist Church, with Dr. Harold Warren and the Rev. Tommy Reeves officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Purmont was born in Butts County to the late Herman and Katie Sue Martin Washington. She was a retired textile employee, and a member of Teamon Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Gene Prumont of Griffin; daughter, Sue Pryor of Griffin; sons, Donald and Durell Purmont of Griffin, and Marlin Purmont of McDonough; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother, Thomas Howell Washington of Somerset, Mass.; sisters, Lucille Washington and Bernice Flynt of Forest Park, and Annelle Bowls of Griffin.
     Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.

Purvine, Grace Duke
Jackson Progress Argus 17 May 1973
Mrs. Purvine Passes Unexpectedly
     Mrs. Grace Duke Purvine, 68, of 1691 Temple Avenue, College Park, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, May 11th, at her residence.
     Born February 25, 1905 in Butts County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Edward Duke and Mrs. Ida Hilly Duke. She was a former resident of Jackson and Charlotte, N. C. but had lived in College Park the past 1� years following the death of her husband, Harvey Purvine, Sr. She was a member of the College Park First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Scarbrough and Rev. R. W. Jenkins officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
     Mrs. Purvine is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. J. McLane of Lexington, S. C., Mrs. Thomas Beatty of Savannah; one son, James C. Lamb of College Park; one step-son, H. N. Purvine, Jr. of Smyrna; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
     Pallbearers were M. L. Hodges, Jr., John Moore, Bing Figueroa, Hubert Higdon; O. D. Simmons, and Bryant Leverette.

Purvine, Harvey Neil
Jackson Progress Argus Aug 12 1971
H. N. Purvine, Charlotte, Died Saturday
     Mr. Harvey Neil Purvine, 60, of 7116 Bridlespur Lane, Charlotte, N. C., died Saturday morning in Charlotte after and extended illness.
     Mr. Purvine was Regional Service Manager for the White Motor Company in Charlotte. He was a member of the Parkwood Baptist Church in Charlotte and the Joppa Lodge, No. 530 F&AM.
     Funeral services were held in Charlotte, N. C. Sunday August 8, at two o'clock with Mr. Purvine's body arriving in Jackson Sunday night. Graveside services were held Monday morning at eleven o'clock in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Folsom, pastor, officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
     Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Duke Lamb Purvine of Charlotte; one son, Harvey Neil (Buddy) Purvine, Jr. Of SMyrna; two step-daughters, Mrs,. Sylvia McLane of Lexington, S. C. and Mrs. Edwena Beatty of Savannah; a step-son; a step-son, James Connie Lamb of College Park; a brother, William Purvine, Kentfield, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Russell of St. Petersburg, Florida, Mrs. Sara Roberts of Atlanta, Mrs. Irma Edwards of Atlanta; six grandchildren, one great grandchild.

Pye, Alfred
Jackson Progress Argus 28 May 1942
Negro Killed When He Fell In Front Auto
Accident Happened Saturday Night near Indian Springs. Accident Claimed to Be Unavoidable
     A Negro man, listed as Alfred Pye, aged about 30, resident of Flovilla, was killed Saturday night near the B. Lloyd station a few hundred yards from Indian Springs when he is said to have stumbled in front of an automobile.
     The accident, it is claimed, was unavoidable.
     Pye and a companion were proceeding south on highway 42 and in an effort to get out of the road Pye is said to have fell and stumbled in the path of the vehicle. His arms and legs were broken and he suffered internal injuries and died within a short time.
     In the car were a group of soldiers from Fort Jackson, Bill Maddox, driver, Georgie Harkness and Arthur Redman.
     As there were eyewitnesses to the accident no inquest was held.
     Pye is survived by his mother and a sister who reside in Flovilla

Pye, Arthur Lee, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Dec 1987
     Arthur Lee Pye Sr. of 990 N. Oak St., Jackson, died Friday.
     The funeral was held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at % p.m. at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. W C. James officiating. Burial was in the China Grove Baptist Church cemetery in Flovilla.
     Survivors include his wife, Nellie Jane Pye; stepmother, Nellie Pye of Jackson; daughter, Nellie Ruth Pye of Jackson; sons, Arthur Lee Pye Jr., Jim Pye, and Lawrence Johnson, all of Jackson; sisters, Evelyn Lynn and Elnora Mitchell, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nephews and nieces.
     Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pye, J. E.
  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 2, 1921
  Mr. J. E. Pye Passed Away In Hawkinsville.
     Friends in Jackson and Butts county were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. J. E. Pye, which took place Tuesday morning of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Waller, in Hawkinsville.
     The body was brought to Monticello Tuesday afternoon and funeral services took place at half past nine o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of his son, Mr. W. H. Pye. The interment took place in the Pye burial grounds a few miles out from Monticello.
     For a number of years Mr. Pye resided here with his daughter, Mrs. Annie Curry, but for the last year or more he has been with another daughter, Mrs. Waller, in Hawkinsville. During his residence there he has been totally blind and though he retained a keen interest in current affairs and enjoyed being read to, life had little satisfaction to him and death held no pangs or regret to him. He was ill about ten days.
     He was born and raised in Jasper county, and was a Primitive Baptist. He took little interest in politics and fraternal organizations. He was an ardent lover of fine horses and found great pleasure in riding and driving. He was seventy-five years old and a Confederate veteran.
     Mr. Pye is survived by five daughters, Mrs. F. G. Reed and Mrs. W. D. Mont, of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Annie Curry, of this city; Mrs. W. A. Waller, of Hawkinsville and Miss Kate Pye, of Atlanta; one son, Mr. W. H. Pye, of Monticello and one brother, Mr. Charlie Pye, also of Monticello; a number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

  The Jackson Progress-Argus September 2, 1921
       Miss Kate Pye and Mrs. W. A. Waller have returned to their homes in Atlanta and Hawkinsville, respectively, after having spent the weekend with Mts. Annie Curry. They accompanied Mrs. Curry home from Monticello where their father was buried last Wednesday.

Pye, James Lumpkin
  The Jackson Progress-Argus May 18 1928
Mr. J. L. Pye Is Claimed By Death.
     Mr. James L. Pye, a well known and prominent citizen of the county, died at his home near Cork Friday morning of the past week, following an illness of several months duration. He was 77 years of age and his death was due to the infirmities of old age and a complication of diseases.
     He was born in Jasper county, being a son of Lumpkin Pye and Sallie Wing Pye, early settlers and prominent residents of that county. When a small boy his parents moved to Dublin district where he spent the remainder of his life and until his health failed a few years ago he was successfully engaged in farming.
     In young manhood he married Mrs. Sarah Towles, widow of Captain Adam Towles, a prominent Confederate veteran and successful planter of that section of the county. His wife preceded him to the grave some twenty years. He was a man of high ideals of honor and integrity, always standing for law and order, and was held in high esteem for his many sterling traits of character.
     He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lettie Glover, of Gainsville, Ga.; one step-son, Hon. C. A. Towles; two grandchildren, Miss Eleanor Grover, and Joseph Glover, of Gainsville and a large number of nephews and nieces. Interment was in the family burial lot in Sandy Creek cemetery Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev A, C, Elliott.
Pye, John Wyatt
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Jan 1980
John Pye Was Buried Sunday
     Funeral Services for Mr. John Wyatt Pye of Route two, Jackson, were held Sunday January 27th at 3 o'clock at the China Grove Baptist Church in Flovilla. Rev. W. C. James officiated and interment was in the Jackson City cemetery.
     Mr. Pye died January 24th at the Sylvan Grove Hospital. He was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Carolina Shapard Pye. He was a member and deacon at the China Grove Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zadie Pye; three children, Mrs. Idena Munford, Mr. Earnest Pye and Mr. Charles Pye; two brothers, Mr. Willie Oscar Pye and Mr. M. C. Pye; eighteen grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     Berry Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
 
Pye, Lettie
  Middle Georgia Argus June 9, 1885
Obituary.
     To-day, May 27, 1885, the household of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Pye has been visited by inexpressible sorrow, occasioned by the death of little Lettie, the baby child.
     Although this blow had been feared from the beginning of the little darling's severe attack, thirteen days ago, and almost hourly expected for the past several days, it fell none the less heavily upon the hearts of relatives and loving friends when it came.
     Lettie was a most promising child bright, sweet tempered, obedient and highly intelligent.
     Though she was a little more than five years of age at the time of her death, she had been a regular pupil at school (during sessions) for more than a year, this was voluntary on her part her parents left it to her own option. And young as she was, she was prompt, attentive and obedient, so much so that she never received a reprimand from her teacher for misdemeanor during all her attendance at school. It was indeed a pleasure to see the delight with which she performed her school duties, even passing beyond her seniors in many things, yet being allowed, on account of her tender years, to play whenever she pleased.
     Much, very much more could be said of her surpassing good qualities, and of her affectionate fondness for those to whom her little heart had learned to cling (that for her mother being exceptionally strong) but I desist.
     Blinding tears fall thick and fast as I write, because Lettie is gone because I shall never behold her sweet face and hear the musical prattle of her dear little tongue again in life. But, though this is irresistible, I feel that it is wrong; for no doubt she is supremely happy now, that she has no inclination to return to the things that she enjoyed before she tasted the bliss of her present home. Doubtless, though she looks down upon earth with desire for her loved ones left behind to come to her and be as she is. Perhaps she utters a little petition like this; "Jesus draw papa and mamma, brothers and sisters toward this glorious place, that they may be happy too."
     May we all meet you there, Lettie, is the desire of
ONE WHO LOVED YOU.

Middle Georgia Argus June 9, 1885
Indian Spring.
     We are pained to announce the death of little Lettie Pye, daughter of Mr. James L. Pye of Dublin.

Pye, Nellie Barlow
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Mar 1992
     Mrs. Nellie Barlow Pye, 81, of 219 Carter Avenue in Jackson died Feb. 25 at Sylvan Grove Hospital. Services were held Sunday, March 1, at Macedonia Baptist Church, with the Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
     Mrs. Pye was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Bythe and Annie Barlow. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
     Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Luther and Elizabeth Smith; son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Earnest and Rosa Bell Barlow, all of Jackson; step-daughters, Evelyn Linsey and Elnora Mitchell, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughters-in-law, Sara Barlow of Griffin and Nellie Pye of Jackson; sister, Irene Holder of Jackson; 23 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 24 great-greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Pye, Zadie
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1985
     Zadie Pye, 68, of 249 Mallet St., Jackson, died Oct. 14 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stratford, N.J.
     Mrs. Pye was born in Jasper County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greer.
     She was a member of the Gospel of Christ Church which she served as a missionary and prayer band member.
     Survivors include a daughter, Idena Munford of Chesilhurst, N.J.; sons, Earnest Pye of Indian Springs and Charlie Pye of Flovilla; brother, Fulton Greer of Jenkinsburg; 20 grandchildren; 15 great - grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
     The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. a t the Gospel of Christ M.R.F. Church with B.F. McKibben officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
     Trimier-Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

This page was last updated Wednesday, 23-Apr-2014 08:06:11 MDT

If you have information that would benefit other researchers, please email to and it will be published on this website.

The information contained on this website is not intended for commercial use. It may be used for personal genealogical research, but it can not be used in any compilation, publication, collection, or other reproduction for profit without written permission from both the submitter and the webmaster.