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Rackley, Carrie Blanche Barnes
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Sep 1932
Mrs. Blanche Rackley Passed Away Monday
The death of Mrs. Blanche Rackley, 41 years of age, occurred in Milledgeville Monday morning.
The body was brought to Jackson and funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Wednesday morning at 10:30, with Rev. T. M. Callaway officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the Jackson City cemetery.
Mrs. Rackley, who was Miss Blanche Barnes before her marriage, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Barnes, of Bonita Springs, Fla., former residents of Jackson. She had been a member of the Jackson Baptist church for many years. She attended the Jackson public schools end had many friends here.
She is survived by a daughter, Miss Martha Rackley, of Mt. Vernon, Ga.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Barnes, of Bonita Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Ray Wasson, of Doerun; Mrs. Ira Thaxton, of Griffin; Misses Neta, Lucy and Jean Barnes, of Bonita Springs; five brothers, J. L. Barnes, Jr., Atlanta; Ray, Charles, Jett and Bobbie Barnes, of Bonita Springs.
Ragsdale, L. F., Mrs. (nee Vandergriff)
The Jackson Progress-Argus May 22, 1925
Funeral, Mrs. Ragsdale Is Held At Jenkinsburg.
Funeral services for Mrs. L. F. Ragsdale, 33 years old, a native of Henry county, who died at her home in Decatur Sunday morning, were held at Jenkinsburg Tuesday morning. She is survived by her husband; a son, J. P. Ragsdale; three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Hardin, Mrs. R. L. Prothro, and Miss Jimmie Vandergriff; and two brothers, Berry and Oma Vandergriff, of Jenkinsburg.
Ragsdale, Worth Wilson, Mrs.
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 22, 1948.
Mrs. Ragsdale Dies Tuesday in Griffin.
Friends extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Duvall Patrick in the death of Mrs. Patrick's mother, Mrs. Worth Wilson Ragsdale, 55, which occurred Tuesday night at her home in Griffin.
Funeral services were to be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. with Reader George Gaissert officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Ragsdale, who had lived in Griffin 20 years, was a member of the Christian Science church.
Survivors are two sons, James of Griffin and Homer Ragsdale of Jacksonville, Fla., five daughters, Mrs. H. C Conley, College Parl; Mrs. John Seagraves, Experiment; Mrs. Duval Patrick, Jackson; Mrs. D. C. Jone, Fredericksburg, Va.; amd Mrs. P. M. Jackson, Experiment; 10 grandchildren.
Railey, Carl Donald, Sr. "Buddy"
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1993
Carl Donald "Buddy" Railey Sr., 53, of Macon, died Fri., Feb. 19, at his residence.
Graveside services were held Monday in Evergreen Cemetery in Macon with Rev Bill Tyre and Kenneth Railey officiating.
Mr. Railey born in Muscogee County and graduated from Jackson High School in 1957. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
He was an Army National Guard veteran and an employee of Inland Container.
Survivors include wife, Lillian Railey of Macon; children William Robert Railey and Bonnie Moore, both of Macon, Carl Donald Railey Jr. of Warner Robins and Bonita Willis of Hawkinsyille; mother Eathel Railey of Macon; brothers and sisters Charles Grady Railey of Castle Rock and Kenneth Eugene Railey of Byron, Madge James of Decatur and Marie Algea and Alice Harden, both of Macon; and, 10 grandchildren.
Hart's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Railey, Carl L.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Feb 1986
Carl L. Railey, 80, of Macon, formerly of Jackson, died Monday in a Macon hospital.
Mr. Railey, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, was a member of the. First Baptist Church of Macon.
Survivors include his wife, Eathel Williams Railey; daughters, Madge James of Decatur and Marie Algea and Alice Hardman, both of Macon; sons, Carl D. Railey of Macon, Charlie G. Railey of Denver, Colo., and Kenneth G. Railey of Byron; sisters, Marie Bobo, and Grace Ward, both of Jackson, and Flora Rogers of Columbus; brother, O'Dell Railey of Jackson; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park with the Rev. Robin Tedder officiating.
Crestlawn Funeral Home of Macon was in charge of arrangements.
Railey, Clarence Washington
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 29, 1952
C. W. Railey Called by Death
Clarence Washington Railey, 55, resident of Macon and veteran of World War I, died early Tuesday in the Macon Hospital. He was a brother of Mrs. W. T. Bobo and C. L. Railey of Jackson.
Funeral services were held at the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Macon, Wednesday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. J. J. Shelley officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Railey, employed as a machinist at Robins Air Force Base, was born in Henry county, Ala., and had resided in Macon for ten years moving there from Columbus.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Minie Pearl Parker; one son, Roscoe Leon Railey, Macon; three sisters, Mrs. R. Y. Rodgers, Columbus; Mrs. F. M. Ward, Augusta; Mrs. W. T. Bobo, Jackson; two brothers, C. L. Railey, Jackson, and Odell Railey, Duluth., Minn.; mother, Mrs. Mary E. Railey, Macon.
Raines, Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1954
Griffin Man Dies Sunday of Injuries In Auto Accident
Robert Raines of Griffin succumbed Sunday to injuries received Saturday about 6:30 p. m. when the car in which he and a companion were riding overturned on a curve on Route 16, about four miles west of Jackson.
Butts County Sheriff J. D. Pope reported that the car was traveling in the direction of Griffin when the mishap occurred. Apparently traveling at a high rate of speed when the vehicle left the highway, it overturned several times and inflicted fatal head injuries to Raines, according to Sheriff Pope. His companion, a Mr. Hardy, was less seriously injured and is reported improving.
The victims were brought to a local doctor and then rushed to the Griffin-Spalding Hospital when the gravity of their injuries was determined.
Raines, 34, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Bell Raines; two sons, Frank and Tatum Neill Raines; a daughter, Peggy; mother, Mrs. Mattie Lattiker; four sisters and three brothers.
Rainwater, Robert L.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jun 1992
Robert L. Rainwater of Atlanta died Friday, June 12.
Funeral services were he l d Monday in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Son in Atlanta with Rev. James Bocian of Indian Springs officiating. Interment was in the Arlington Cemetery in Atlanta.
Survivors include his mother, Lillie Ruth Brown and stepfather, Ralph Brown of Jackson; sister Linda Driver, Rex; niece, Melonie Driver, Atlanta; nephew Todd Driver, Rex; grandmother Mildred Bilblock, Riverdale; and companion Edward Catherwood of Atlanta.
A. .S. Turner & Son Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Haisten Chapel with Dr John Thompson officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Raley, Ida Joe McLendon
Jackson Progress-Argus 18 Jun 1953
Mrs. Joe Raley Taken By Death
Mrs. Ida Joe Raley, 47, died Monday at 11:30 a. m. at the home of her mother, Mrs. B. R. McLendon, as the result of a several weeks illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 5 p. m. at the chapel of Peacock & Ball, with Rev. Ralph Goodwin of the Church of the Nazarene and Rev. John Yarborough, Baptist, minister, officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The pallbearers were John Thaxton, Ralph Carr, David Evans, Pete Ridgeway, Mack Ridgeway and Tom McLendon.
Mrs. Raley, the former Miss Ida Joe McLendon, daughter of Mrs. Alva Thaxton McLendon and the late B. R. McLendon ,was born in Butts county April 18, 1906. She attended Butts county schools and after her marriage resided in South Carolina and Florida before returning here to make her home.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, are four sisters, Mrs. B. W. Dickson of Adel; Mrs. John Thurston of Cedartown; Mrs. Don Spaulding of Atlanta and Mrs. L. A. Rowe of Jackson; one brother, R. F. McLendon, United States Navy; several nieces and nephews.
Rambo, Annie E.
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 18, 1927
Miss Annie E. Rambo Is Claimed By Death.
Following an illness of less than a week, Miss Annie E. Rambo, member of a prominent Georgia family and widely beloved by a host of friends, fell gently asleep Sunday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock at the home of Col. and Mrs. W. E. Watkins on Indian Springs street. On Monday of the past week Miss Rambo suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. On Wednesday she suffered the second stroke and for several days hovered on the borderland of life and death. Surrounded by members of the family she passed quietly away late Sunday afternoon.
Miss Rambo was born in Decatur county and was connected with one of Georgia's oldest families. She spent the greater portion of her life at Bluffton, where the Rambo family has long been prominent in the business, social and education affairs of the state. Several years ago she came to Jackson to make her home with her niece, Mrs. W. E. Watkins, and except for occasional visits to relatives at Bluffton and Marshallville had resided here for a number of years. Her deep culture, sweet and a sister, Miss Olive Rambo, of Jackson won for her the admiration of all with whom she came in contact. Her ennobling influence has left a tender memory in the lives of her friends.
Miss Rambo was a member of the Methodist church. She was a sister of the late Colonel J. D. Rambo, of Bluffton, alumnus of the University of Georgia and long prominent in the affairs of southwest Georgia.
The surviving relatives include the following nieces and nephews; Mrs. W. E. Watkins, of Jackson, Mrs. J. S. Murph, Mrs. B. B. Murph and Mrs. Edwin Baldwin, all of Marshallville, Mrs. Florence Hattaway, of Burnside, Ala., Mrs. L. M. Rambo, of Bluffton, Miss Olivia Banks, of New York City, and J. D. Rambo, of Macon and Drew Rambo of Marshallville, Mrs. Lillian Rambo, of Arlington is a sister-in-law.
The body was taken Saturday night to Bluffton, where funeral services were held Monday morning. Interment was in the family cemetery.
Rambo, G. M.
The Jackson Progress-Argus June 20, 1924
Two Killed In Auto Accident In Griffin.
A. L. Jones, Griffin, and G. M. Rambo, Thomaston, met death when car went in ditch. Two injured.
Griffin, Ga., June 17.
L. Jones Dodge automobile dealer of this city, and G. M. Rambo, of Thomaston, were killed instantly tonight when their automobile ran into a ditch and turned over while trying to pass another machine near here.
Perry Allen and I. B. Hancock of Thomaston, were injured and brought to the city hospital in Griffin, where it was stated tonight they were not hurt seriously and would be discharged in a few days.
The accident happened on the main highway just above Griffin, within sight of the Central of Georgia Railway tracks. A train crew that saw the car turn over reported the accident to the railroad station and relief were sent out.
The Jones car is said to have been running at a high rate of speed.
All victims of the accident are married. Rambo is survived by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl.
A. L. Jones, who was killed here in the automobile accident Tuesday night was well known in Jackson. He was agent for Dodge automobiles in this territory. He was a Shriner and prominent business man.
Rambo, John D., Colonel
Butts County Progress January 19, 1912
Col. J. D. Rambo Dead At Bluffton
Col. J. D. Rambo, father of Mrs. W. E. Watkins, of this city, died at his home at Bluffton Monday night at 8 o'clock, death being due to paralysis. He lived but a short time after being stricken.
Col. Rambo, who was 65 years of age, was a Confederate veteran. He had been Judge of the City Court of Fort Gaines since it was established, and was a leading lawyer of Southwest Georgia. He had visited his daughter here several times, and it is pleasantly remembered by many of the citizens of the county, who regretted to hear of his sudden death.
Besides Mrs. Watkins, Col. Rambo is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Murph, of Marshallville, and one son and two sisters
Rambo, Olivia
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jul 1938
Miss Olivia Rambo Dies In Marshallville
Friends of Col. and Mrs. W. E. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Garland are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Watkins' aunt, Miss Olivia Rambo, which occurred Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Murph in- Marshallville. During a residence of several years here with her niece, Miss Rambo was well known and widely beloved by friends.
The following notice of Miss Rambo's death and funeral is from Saturday's Macon News:
Marshallville, Ga., July 23.--Miss Jane Olivia Rambo, 82, member of a pioneer Georgia family, died at 2 a. m, today at the Marshallville home of her niece, Mrs. John S. Murph.
Funeral services were to be held at 3 p. m, today in the residence, with the Rev. E. J. Grimes, Methodist pastor, and the Rev. Hugh Dozier, Baptist pastor, officiating.
Miss Rambo was born on what is still known as the old Rambo plantation near Bainbridge, and spent most of her early life in Bluffton, where she was a religious, educational and cultural leader.
She was active in the Methodist church, serving many years as organist and vocalist. Miss Rambo taught music a number of years, and taught for a time in public schools. For the past 30 years she had divided her residence between the home of Mrs. Murph here and that of another niece, Mrs. W. E. Watkins, of Jackson, wife of Butts county General Assemblyman Watkins.
Her parents were Drury Rambo and Regina de Graffenreid Rambo.
Other survivors include a nephew, Drury de Graffenreid Rambo; four nieces, Mrs. V. B. Murph, Marshallville; Mrs. Edith Baldwin, Miss Olivia Rambo, Atlanta; Mrs. W. B.
Hattaway, Brundige, Ala.
Great nephews, Lawrence Rambo, Blakely; Drury Rambo, Jr., Nash and John Murph, Marshallville; W. B. Hattaway III, Brundige, Ala.; J. D. and Bill Rambo, Talbotton; Edwin Baldwin, Atlanta.
Great nieces, Edith, Ruth and Mollie Irene Murph, Marshallville; Betty and Clara Lillian Baldwin, Atlanta; Mrs. Jack Coward, Jr., Arlington; Mrs. Billy Westbrook, Mrs.
Judith Rambo, Blakely; Miss Dorothy Hattaway, Brundige, Ala.; Mrs. Ben Garland, Jackson.
Ramge, Ottilia H.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Nov 1994
Ottilia H. Ramge, 92, of Jackson died Monday, Nov 28, at Westbury Medical Care Home.
Mass was conducted Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with father George Phillips officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mrs. Ramge was a native of Germany and a former resident of Milwaukee, WI. She was a Roman Catholic and attended the Monastery of the Holy Ghost in Conyers.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Ruth Ramge of Covington; son. Bob Ramge of Jackson; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren; and relatives in Germany and Wisconsin.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ramie Infant
Middle Georgia Argus March 3, 1885
A little child of Burke Ramie, colored, died at Mr. Swan's place on Tuesday night.
Ramos, Louise Price
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Sep 1943
Mrs. Ralph Ramos, Former Resident, Passes in Atlanta
The death of Mrs. Ralph Ramos, 43, took place Monday afternoon at her home in Atlanta. Before her marriage Mrs. Ramos was Miss Louise Price, daughter of the late Mrs. R. L. Price, who died in August, 1940. In her girlhood she lived in Jackson and took much interest in church affairs, being a fine pianist. She had resided in Atlanta for a long number of years, and was a member of the Capitol Avenue Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Anna Rachael Ramos of Atlanta; three sons, Marvin and Harold of Atlanta, and Marion of the U. S. Navy, stationed at Pensacola; two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Collins of Barnesville and Mrs. Joe Sherrell; four brothers, J. H., W. E. and Sidney Price of Jackson and Smith Price of Carrollton.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Jackson Baptist church, with the pastor, Rev. G. A. Briggs, in charge. Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery. Austin Dillon, funeral directors, of Atlanta, had charge of arrangements.
Ramos, Pauline Newman
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Aug 1967
Graveside Rites Here Tuesday for Mrs. Ramos
Graveside services for Mrs. Pauline Newman Ramos of 3625 Woods Drive, N. E., Atlanta were held in Jackson City Cemetery Tuesday afternoon with H. M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill, in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ramos died Sunday following a lengthy illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Price of Carrollton, relatives of Mrs. Ramos, attended the graveside services.
Randall, Marion Brooks
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Aug 1980
Mrs. Ayers Father Died In Alabama
Funeral services for Mr. Marion Brooks Randall, 70, of Columbus, Mississippi, father of Mrs. Ed (Frances) Ayers, of Jackson, were held Friday, August 1st, in the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Columbus.
Mr. Randall died Wednesday, July 30th, in Montgomery, Ala. where he was visiting his sons. He was an elder of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from Nabors Motor Company after 19 years as service manager.
In addition to Mrs. Ayers, Mr. Randall is survived by his wife, another daughter, Mrs. Martha Speir of Atlanta; two sons, William R. Randall and Henry McFerron Randall of Montgomery, Ala.; four sisters, one brother, his mother and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Frances Ayers is the wife of the Rev. Ed Ayers, pastor of the Jackson Presbyterian Church.
Randlen, Exie
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1987
Exie Randlen, 86, of Indian Springs died Saturday at her home.
The funeral was held today at 2 p.m. at Coleman Clark A.M.E. Church in Monroe County with the Rev. E. P. Roberts officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Randlen was born Butts County. She was a retired Butts County school teacher and was a member of Coleman Clark A.M.E. Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Maude Alice Grier of Indian Springs and Inez Whitehead of Cincinnati; Ohio; sisters-in-law, Irene Holder of Jackson and Mattie Lamar of Forsyth; brothers-in-law, the Rev. Roger L. Grier of Indian Springs and Frank Whitehead of Cincinnati; several nephews and nieces.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.
Raney, Fred Glenn, III
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Apr 1963
Graveside Rites Monday for Raney Infant
Fred Glenn Raney III, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Raney Jr. of Conley, died April 13 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. The baby was born April 12 and died Saturday night.
Graveside services were held Monday afternoon at the Stark Methodist Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Doane officiating.
The infant is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raney Jr., Mrs. Raney being the former Miss Linda Cowan; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raney Sr., Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cowan; several uncles and aunts.
Raney, Ida Leona Boyd
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Jan 1971
Heart Attack Claims Mrs. J. W. Raney Sr.
Mrs. Ida Leona Boyd Raney, 70, of 280 Forrest Avenue, Jackson, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at 8:55 o'clock following an apparent heart seizure. She was the widow of Mr. James Wesley Raney, Sr.
Mrs. Raney was born in Carroll County on October 5, 1900 to Mr. John William Boyd and Mrs. Sara Alma Boyd, both of Carroll County. She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Wednesday, January 20th, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Don Gray, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, and Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Raney is survived by two sons, Fred Raney of Jackson and J. W. Raney, Jr. of Bremen; a brother, James E. Boyd of Redan; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha Griffin of Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg; seven grandchildren; four great grand- children.
Pallbearers were H. M. Moore, Dr. Jack Newman, A. V. Maddox, Claude Maddox, Lewis Freeman, Rolfe Burford.
Raney, James Wesley, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Nov 1968
J. W. Raney Sr. Died Wednesday At His Residence
Mr. James Wesley Raney, Sr., 75, of 280 Forrest Avenue, died unexpectedly at his residence early Wednesday morning. He had returned this week from an Atlanta hospital where he underwent surgery and was thought to be improving.
A native of Carroll County, Mr. Raney was the son of Mr. Newton Raney and Mrs. Sara Fisher Raney, also of Carroll County. He was a retired employee of the Textile Manufacturing Supply Company of Atlanta and moved to Jackson in 1961 upon his retirement. He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Dunahoo, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, and Rev. A. E. Barton, a former pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Raney is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Boyd Raney, Jackson; two sons, Fred Raney of Jackson and J. W. Raney, Jr. of Bremen; one sister, Mrs. Martha Griffin of Westbury Nursing Home; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Roy Goff, Terrell Reynolds, Harold Dooley, Freddie Dodson, Freddie Raney, Tommy Raney. The Sunday School Class and the official board of the Jackson Methodist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Raney, Virgie Goff
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Sep 1994
Virgie Goff Raney, 78, of Jackson died Sat., Sept. 17.
Funeral services were conducted Mon., Sept. 19, at the First Baptist Church in Jackson with Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mrs. Raney and her husband owned and operated the Western Auto Associate Store in Jackson before their retirement.
She was a member of the Jackson First Baptist Church and a former member of the Eastern Star Chapter in Lawrenceville, where she served as Worthy Matron.
Survivors include husband, Fred G. Raney of Jackson; daughters, Gloria Raney of Douglasville and Jane Dodson of Jackson; sons, Tommy Raney of Jackson and Fred G. Raney Jr. of Rex; sisters, Annie Ruth Powell and Wilma Waldrop of Villa Rica; brothers, Dr. Roy D. Goff and Jack Goff of Jackson, James Goff of Virginia Beach, VA and Charles Goff of Douglasville; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ransom, Martha Jane Lemon
The Jackson Argus January 24, 1902
Mrs. Mattie Ransom, died Sunday at the residence of her father, Mr. Wesley Lemon, and was buried at Macedonia Wednesday, Rev. J. O. Brand, of Jenkinsburg, officiating.
Rape, Ancel, Mrs. (nee Etheridge)
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 5, 1926
Mrs. Ancel Rape Called By Death.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Etheridge of this city sympathize with them deeply in the death of Mr. Etheridge's sister, Mrs. Ancel Rape, which occurred Monday afternoon at her home at Kathleen, Ga.
Mrs. Etheridge, who was one of the most prominent and widely beloved women of Huston county, is survived by her husband and five children, two brothers, Mr. R. M. Etheridge, of Jackson, and Mr. J. F. Etheridge, of Perry; three sisters, Mrs. W. G. Kemper and Mrs. Gertrude Brantley, of Fort Valley, and Mrs. Lena Stembridge, of Bryon.
Funeral services were held at the homestead at Centerville Tuesday afternoon.
Rape, Annie Elliott
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Aug 1968
Mrs. Annie Rape Buried Sunday at Towaliga Rites
Mrs. Annie Elliott Rape of 489 New Lane Street, Griffin, died at her home Friday night following a long period of declining health.
A native of Butts County, Mrs. Rape had lived in Griffin for the past 23 years. She was a member of the Towaliga Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Crompton-Highland Mill.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at the Towaliga Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. McDonald Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rape is survived by her husband, Mr. L. S. Rape; six daughters, Mrs. W. D. Flynn, Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Aaron Fuller, all of Griffin; Mrs. Brownie Corley of Manchester, Mrs. Pruett Fuller of Thomaston, and Mrs. H. H. Cunningham of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Rape, Clara B. Capps
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Nov 1984
Clara B, Capps Rape of McDonough died Oct. 16.
Survivors include her husband, A. W. Rape; daughter, Mrs. Bicey Rodgers; brothers, Roy Capps of Covington, George Asa Capps of Alpharetta and Elmer Capps of Rentz; sisters, Thelma Edwards of Jackson and Ruth Babb of McDonough.
Services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Murell officiated. Burial was in the Bethany church cemetery.
Rape, Ella
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Feb 1978
Mrs. Rape Is Buried Tuesday At New Hope
Funeral services for Mrs. W. S. (Ella) Rape, of McDonough, were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Carmichael's Chapel. The Rev. Ross E. Phillips and Rev. Sydney W. Whiteman officiated and interment was in the New Hope Methodist churchyard.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Rosa Lee Mills, Jackson, Mrs. Littie Belle Rivers, McDonough and Mrs. Effie Tolleson, Covington; a son, Mr. Frank Rape, McDonough; 13 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
D. T. Carmichael & Son, of McDonough, was in Charge of arrangements.
Rape, Harvey
Jackson Progress-Argus 25 Oct 1935
Henry County Citizen Killed in Auto Crash
Harvey Rape, Automobile Dealer, Killed When He Was Struck by Passing Car on Route No. 42.
McDonough, Ga., Oct. 21. Harvey Rape, 60 years of age, automobile dealer here for thirty years and widely known citizen of Henry county, was fatally injured early today in a freak highway accident near McDonough. Rape had gone with a wrecker to the scene of a collision and was crushed between the wrecker and another car by a third machine.
Mr. Rape is survived by a sister, Mrs. Howard ******* and two brothers, Crosby and J. H. Rape.
Funeral services were held in McDonough Tuesday morning.
Rape, Mary Odessa
Jackson Progress Argus 2 Dec 1932
Miss Odessa Rape Drowned in Lake Young Lady from McDonough Met Death Sunday Night When Leaking Boat Capsized. Body Recovered.
McDonough, Ga., Nov. 28. Miss Mary Odessa Rape, 21, one of the most popular young women in Henry county, lost her life late Sunday afternoon when a boat in which she and four companions were crossing the Georgia Power Company pond below Jackson, capsized
Miss Rape, daughter of Howard Rape, prominent McDonough citizen was a member of an outing party who had gone boating on the "big" pond formed by the Ocmulgee river in Butts county. The five persons were in a motor powered boat, and in some manner the boat was overturned. A companion, Miss Lena Mae Miller, also of McDonough, said he did not know what caused the capsizing.
The body of Miss Rape was not recovered until shortly before 5 o'clock Monday morning.
In addition to her father, Miss Rape is survived by a brother, W. H. Rape. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Philadelphia Methodist church, and interment will be in Henry county cemetery.
Rastello, Pierre Sylvester
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 19, 1962
P. S. Rastello Died Suddenly at Home Sunday
Mr. Pierre Sylvester Rastello, 63, widely known resident of Indian Springs, died suddenly at this home Sunday afternoon.
Born in France, Mr. Rastello had lived in this area for 60 years. He was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church and was the son of Jack Rastello and Mrs. Marie Albertine Rastello.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Andrew A. Dillon Chapel in Forsyth. Dr. I. W. Bowen III and the Rev,. William L. Cawthon officiated. Interment was in the Forsyth City Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lynda Rastello, Indian Springs; two nieces and five nephews.
Ratcliff, Ella Vaughn
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 8, 1962
Mrs. Ella Ratcliff, 77, Buried at Griffin Rites
Mrs. Ella Vaughn Ratcliff, 77, native of Butts county, of 525 North 16th St., Griffin, died last Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Hattaway, following an illness of several months.
She was a widow of the late Henry Hudson Ratcliff and had lived in Griffin 55 years. She was a member of the Kincaid Memorial Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at McDonald Chapel. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. No survivors were listed as residents of Butts county.
Rathel, Benjamin Franklin, MSGT
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Mar 1995
Benjamin Franklin Rathel, MSGT, U.S.A.F., retired, age 62, of Jackson died Sunday, March 19.
Funeral services with full military honors were held Wednesday, March 22, at the Andersonville National Cemetery.
MSGT Rathel served in the Air Force for 23 years, 19 stationed at Robins Air Force Base. He moved to Jackson 20 years ago.
Survivors include wife, Lutricia Mosley Rathel of Jackson; daughter, Deborah Roan of Louisville, TX; grandchildren, Robbie and Chrisan Anderson, Kelly and Kaci Roan, all of Louisville, TX; brothers, Bemie Rathel of Baldwin Park, CA, Donald Rathel of Phoenix City, AL, Denford Rathel of Dozier, AL and Dwight Rathel of Andalusia, AL; sisters, Florence Watkins and Dorothy Dean of Andalusia, AL; mother-in-law, Bertie Reeves of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rathel, Fletcher Coston
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Nov 1983
Fletcher Coston Rathel, 90, of Route 2, Jackson died Nov. 23 at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
A native of Crenshaw County, Ala., Mr. Rathel was a retired farmer and had lived with his son for the past four years in Butts County.
Survivors include his wife, Dovie Mitchell Rathel of Jackson; sons, Ben F. Rathel of Jackson, Bernie Rathel of Baldwin Park, Calif., Donald Rathel of Phenix City, Ala., Denford Rathel of Dozier, Ala., and Dwight Rathel of Andalusia, Ala.; daughters, Florence Watkins and Dorothy Dean, both of Andalusia, Ala.; brother, Jay K. Rathel of Thonotosassa, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Brantley Cemetery in Brantley, Ala. with the Rev. Charles Parker officiating.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson and Turner Funeral Home of Luverne, Ala. were in charge of arrangements.
Ratzel, Tammy
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Dec 1980
Stockbridge Girl Dies In Wreck
A 14-year-old Stockbridge girl, Tammy Ratzel, was killed instantly when the car in which she was a passenger crashed into an embankment at the intersection of High Fall Road and Kinard Mill Road shortly after midnight Friday morning according to Sheriff Billy Leverette.
Leverette said the driver of the car, Terry Joe Stanley, 24, of a Stockbridge address, was rushed to Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where he underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition.
Leverette said Stanley apparently did not know that Kinard Mill Road dead ends into High Falls Road and that "he just did not have time to stop."
Rauls, J. H., Mrs.
The Jackson Progress-Argus November 24, 1916
Mrs. Rauls' Death Occurred November 16.
After an illness of some time with dropsy, Mrs. J. H. Rauls died at her home in Pepperton at 1 o'clock Thursday morning, Nov. 16. The body was carried to Bethany church, Henry county, where the funeral was held Friday morning at 11 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Atkinson, of Morrow Station
Surviving Mrs. Rauls are her husband, several sons and daughters and other relatives. The deceased was a native of Henry county but had been a resident of Butts for a number of years and had a large number of friends who were pained to learn of her passing.
Rauschenberg, Nina Strickland
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Nov 1934
Sister of Mrs. Curry Expires in Wheeling
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J . H. Curry sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Curry's sister, Mrs. F . A. Rauschenberg, which occurred November 2 at Wheeling,'W. Va.
Mrs. Rauschenberg was the former Miss Nina Strickland, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. B. B. Strickland. She is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Ralph Lowe, Union Town, Penna.; Mrs. Fred , D, Bentheimer, New Castle, Ind.; Albert and Marvin Rauschenberg, of Wheeling, W. Va.; five grandchildren: and five sisters, Mrs. W. B. Willis, Bonaire, Ga.; Mrs. J . H. Curry, of Jackson; Mrs. E . B. Daniel, of Locust Grove; Misses Eunice and Agnes Strickland, of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Raven, Edgar Levi
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Aug 1956
E. L. Raven, 83; Dies In Concord
Funeral services for Edgar Levi Raven, 83, of Concord, father of Edgar L. Raven Jr. of Griffin and Butts county ,were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Concord Methodist Church with the Rev. E. P. Swartz officiating .
Mr. Raven, who had lived in Concord for over 50 years, died sudden Friday morning at his home. He had operated the E. L. Raven Mercantile Co. until his retirement 10 years ago. He was a member of the Concord Methodist Church.
Raven, Edgar Levi, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 May 1982
Funeral services for Edgar Levi Raven, Jr. of Concord, formerly of Jackson, were held June 1st at 2 o'clock from the graveside on the Magnolia Cemetery in Concord.
The Rev. Hugh Duling, the Rev. Bob McComb and the Rev. Charles Nicholas officiated with Pittman Rawls Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Raven died May 31st at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital where he had been a patient for one week.
A native of Pike County, he was son of the late Edgar Levi Raven, Sr. and the late Maude Smith Raven. He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church and owner and operator of the Pep Service Station in Concord prior to his retirement three years ago.
For many years his family lived on Indian Springs Street in Jackson, where he was associated with national companies. as an insurance salesman.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Perkins Raven; four daughters, Mrs. Jan Thompson of Jackson, Mrs. Ann Norris of Jonesboro, Mrs. Rhonda Morgan and Mrs. Sallie Brown, both of Concord; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Wilson of Concord, Mrs. Frances Wynne of Griffin and Mrs. Rosemary Eubanks of Atlanta; a brother, Henry S. Raven of Griffin and 10 grandchildren.
Raven, Maude Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Feb 1981
Mrs. Raven Is Buried In Concord
Friends of Edgar L. Raven, Jr., of Concord, formerly of Jackson, sympathize with him in the death of his mother, Mrs. Maude Smith Raven of Concord.
Graveside services for Mrs. Raven were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Magnolia Cemetery in Concord. The Rev. Bob McCombs and Dr. H.B. Duling, Jr. officiated with Pittman Rawls Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
Raven, Mildred Glass Thompson
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Dec 1991
Mrs. Mildred Glass Thompson Raven, 78, of McDonough died Sunday afternoon from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Henry County.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. in McDonough City Cemetery, with the Rev. Jim Cantrell Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7-9 p.m. or at the residence of Jan and Roscoe Thompson on Jackson Lake.
Mrs. Raven was born in Carroll County, daughter of the late Zachary and Annie Zue Glass Thompson.
She was the widow of Edgar Levi Raven Jr. A graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, she began her teaching career in Butts County where she lived, for several years and retired from the Bibb County School System in 1963. Mrs. Raven had been a resident of McDonough since her retirement. She was a member of Flippen United Methodist Church and a former member of the William Mcintosh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Jackson.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jan and Roscoe Thompson of Jackson, and Ann and Tommy Varnadoe of Locust Grove; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Deborah Raven of Macon; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; sister, Mary Zachary Thompson and sister-in-law, Helen Thompson, both of McDonough,
Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements
Rawls, B. H.
Butts County Progress December 6, 1912
Former Citizen Of Flovilla Dead.
Mr. B. H. Rawls prominent business man answers call.
Friends here regretted to learn of the death of Mr. B. H. Rawls, formerly of Flovilla, bur a resident of Dublin for the past several years, which occurred at a sanitarium in Atlanta last Tuesday night. Mr. Rawls is remembered by many of the older citizens of the county. Some sixteen years ago he was interested in a bank in Flovilla and was a stockholder in the Wigwam hotel. He was a prominent citizen of Dublin, was a member of the Baptist church and a man who enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.
Mr. Rawls is survived by his wife and several children, including Miss Gussie Belle Rawls, who taught elocution in Jackson five or six years ago. The funeral and interment took place in Dublin.
Rawls, Dora Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Aug 1966
Henry Co. Rites Saturday For Miss Dora Rawls
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from Haisten's Chapel in Jackson for Miss Dora Rawls, 75, who died unexpectedly Friday morning at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
Rev. James Brown, pastor of the Pepperton Baptist Church and Rev. S. H. Odom officiated at the funeral services with burial in Bethany Baptist Church cemetery in Henry County. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Henry County, Miss Rawls was daughter of the late Mr. James Henry Rawls and Mrs. Eliza Bowen Rawls, both of Henry County. A retired textile worker, she had spent most of her life in Butts County and had been in declining health for the past several months.
Miss Rawls is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dewey Wise of Jackson, Mrs. R. D. Hoard of Jackson; one brother, Mr. Lonnie B. Rawls of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Carl Rawls, Lamar McGarity, Ed Rawls, Dewitt Rawls, Aaron Britt, Frank Rosser.
Rawls, George Wilson
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 20, 1947.
Geo. W. Rawls Died Wednesday at Pepperton.
George Wilson Rawls, 49 years of age, widely known resident of Pepperton, died at noon Wednesday of a sudden illness.
Mr. Rawls, who was born January 8, 1898, in Henry County, son of Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Rawls, pioneer citizens of this section, had lived in Pepperton many years and was affiliated with the Pepperton Cotton Mills. He was a member and deacon of the Pepperton Baptist church and had many friends who were grieved to know of his death.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Willie Avery Cook, and granddaughter, Priscilla Anne Cook; two brothers, J. T. Rawls, McDonough, and Lonnie B. Rawls of Pepperton; six sisters, Mrs. H. B. Rosser, Mrs. D. B. Wise, Mrs. R. D. Hoard, and Miss Dora Rawls, all of Pepperton; Mrs. R. S. Britt of Experiment and Mrs. Allie McGarity of Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at the Pepperton church Friday afternoon at 3:30 afternoon and Rev. W. L. Lawrence of Locust Grove and Rev. J. B. Stodghill will officiate. Burial will be in the Pepperton cemetery and Thornton Funeral Home will direct plans.
Rawls, James Carl, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1982
Mr. Rawls Was Buried Saturday
Funeral services for James Carl Rawls, Sr., 65, of McDonough, were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of McDonough, with the Rev. James D. Bradshaw, Rev John Moody and Rev. Montie Nelson officiating.
Interment was in the McDonough City cemetery under the direction of D. T. Carmichael & Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Rawls died Friday morning at the Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge following a lengthy illness.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonough and was a retired employee of the Central Trucking Co. of Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mabel Patterson Rawls of McDonough; a son Jimmy Rawls of McDonough; an uncle, Lonnie B. Rawls and two aunts, Mrs. Emma Jo Rawls and Mrs. Minnie Hoard, all of Jackson.
Rawls, James H.
Jackson Progress Argus 6 Jan 1933
Former Jackson Man Dies at Porterdale
Relatives and friends here were pained to learn of the death of Mr. James Rawls, aged 45, former resident of Pepperton, which occurred Sunday, and his daughter, Miss Clio Rawls, aged 20, which occurred Tuesday at their home at Porterdale. Pneumonia was given as the cause of death.
Funeral services for Mr. Rawls were held Monday and rites for Miss Rawls on Wednesday. Interment was at Bethany church in Henry county.
Mr. Rawls was a son of Mr. J. H. Rawls, of Pepperton. He had made his home at Porterdale for many years. He is survived by his wife and two or three children; two brothers, Messrs. L. B, and Wilson Rawls; five sisters, Miss Dora Rawls, Mrs. Ophelia Rosser, Mrs. Geneva Wise and Mrs. Minnie Hoard, all of Pepperton, and Mrs. Sallie Britt, of Griffin.
Other members of the family were reported to be suffering from pneumonia and friends extend sincere sympathy in this sore affliction.
Rawls, James Henry
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1938
Mr. J. H. Rawls Is Claimed By Death
Mr. J. H. Rawls, 80 years of age, an esteemed resident of Pepperton, died at his home Monday night at 11:25 following a long illness. In declining health for the past several months, he had been gravely ill for several days. Mr. Rawls was born in Henry county and was connected with well known families of this section. For the past twenty-two years he had been a resident of Pepperton and as long as his health would permit was a faithful and loyal worker in the Pepperton Cotton Mills. He was a man of good character and held the confidence and respect of all who associated with him. He was a member of Bethany church and of Ola Masonic lodge. Many friends throughout this section were pained to learn of his death.
Surviving relatives include three sons: John Rawls, McDonough; Lonnie and Wilson Rawls, of Jackson; six daughters, Mrs. Ophelia Rosser, Jackson; Mrs. Sam Britt, Griffin; Miss Dora Rawls, Jackson; Mrs. Allie McGarity, Atlanta; Mrs. Dewey Wise and Mrs. Minnie Hoard, Jackson. He is also survived by several grandchildren. His wife died several years ago.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 at Bethany church in Henry county and Rev. J. B. Stodghill was the officiating minister. The pallbearers were eight grandsons and interment was in the churchyard, with S. H. Thornton, funeral director, in charge.
Rawls, James William
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Aug 1982
James William Rawls of Griffin died Wednesday, August 11 of an apparent heart seizure.
A native of Jackson, Mr. Rawls was the son of the late Rev. J. W. Rawls and the late Mrs. Ora Mae Barker Rawls. He had lived most of his life in Griffin.
Mr. Rawls was the president and owner of Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home and was a graduate of Spalding High School and Gupton Jones School of Mortuary Science. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer and had been in business almost 50 years.
Mr. Rawls was a member of the Old Timers Club of the Georgia Funeral Directors Association and the Georgia and National Funeral Directors Association. He was past president of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia.
Mr. Rawls was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Griffin Rotary Club and served on the advisory board of the Salvation Army.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Knox Rawls; a son, Jim Rawls; a daughter Mrs. Janet Rawls Prothro; two sisters, Mrs. Wilson Waldrup and Mrs. Chester Mobley, all of Griffin; two grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Dr. Bruce M. Morgan officiating.
Rawls, John T.
Jackson Progress-Argus 16 Apr 1953
John T. Rawls Dies at His Home in McDonough
John T. Rawls, widely known resident of McDonough at his home Monday morning. He was a brother of Lonnie B. Rawls, Miss Dora Rawls, Mrs. H. B. Rosser, Mrs. R. D. Hoard and Mrs. Dewey Wise, all of Jackson. He is also survived by his wife, a daughter, Miss Frances Rawls and a son, Carl Rawls of McDonough.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in the McDonough Baptist Church, with Rev. Glenn Waldrop officiating. Nephews were pallbearers and interment was in the McDonough cemetery.
Rawls, Lillian Knight
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Nov 1932
Mrs. Wilson Rawls Is Taken by Death
The death of Mrs. Wilson Rawls, aged 27, a beloved young woman of Pepperton, occurred at her home Sunday morning at 12:25. She had been ill for several days and about two weeks ago underwent an operation in Griffin. Complications resulting from the operation produced death, which came as a shock to the family and a wide circle of friends.
Mrs. Rawls was born in Dodge county and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ben Knight, and previous to her marriage was Miss Lillian Knight. During the few years she had resided in Butts county she had made hosts of friends. She was a member of the Pepperton Baptist church and widely beloved for her many fine qualities of character.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Wilson Rawls, who is connected with the Pepperton Cotton Mills; a daughter, Virginia Rawls; her mother, Mrs. Eva Clements, of Hazlehurst, Ga. She is also survived by several half brothers and sisters in South Georgia.
Funeral services were held at the Pepperton church Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. J. B. Stodghill, of Jenkinsburg, officiating. Many friends were present for a final tribute to this estimable young woman and the flora l offerings were numerous and beautiful. Interment was in the Pepperton cemetery.
Rawls, Lonnie Bryant
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1988
Lonnie Bryant Rawls, 87, of 100 Macon Ave., Jackson, died Thursday at his residence.
The funeral was conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. James Burleson and W. A Cook officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
Mr. Rawls was a native of Henry Couniy, son of the late Henry Rawls and Eliza Bryant Bowden Rawls. He was retired from Avondale Mills, a member of the Second Baptist Church in Jackson, a former deacon and Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Second Baptist Adult Men's Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Jo Caston Rawls; son, Deewitt Rawls of Mount Pleasant, S. C; daughters, Margaret Sherrell, Winona Cook, and Mary McCrackin, all of Jackson; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ray. Claude C.
Jackson Progress Argus 8 Apr 1932
Col. Claud C. Ray Passes in Atlanta Home Saturday
Relatives and friends here were pained to learn of the death of Col. Claude C. Ray, former well known Jackson citizen, which occurred Saturday night at the home of his niece, Mrs. G. C. Thaxton, in Atlanta. Col. Ray had been in declining health for several months and had retired from active business on account of illness.
Mr. Ray was born and reared in Butts county, having been a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ray, esteemed residents of the county. He studied law under his brother, the late Col. L. L. Ray, and was admitted to the bar in 1891. For a period of several years Col. Ray practiced law in Jackson and then removed to Jefferson, Ga., later going to Atlanta. As an attorney Col. Ray w as well known and highly esteemed.
He was an active member of the Inman Park Baptist church in which he took much interest. Col. Ray was 62 years old and was connected with leading families of this section and enjoyed a wide acquaintance over the state.
He is survived, in addition to his niece, by two brothers, Mr. J. P. Ray, of Jackson, and Mr. E. L. Ray, of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. I. G. Walker, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Dean Kimbell, of Jackson, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. L. L. Ray, of Atlanta.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Spring Hill, with Rev. Samuel F. Love and Rev. James Smith officiating. Interment was in Crown Hill cemetery, Atlanta.
Ray, Edgar L.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Nov 1942
Edgar Ray Died Saturday In Macon Home
Edgar L. Ray, 72 years of age, principal of the Georgia-Alabama Business School, died in a Macon Hospital Saturday morning after a lingering illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Hart's Mortuary, with Dr. Albert Grady Harris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Rev. E. T. Small and Rev. J. E. Sammon, officiated. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
Mr. Ray was born in Butts county August 5, 1870, a son of George W. Ray and Mrs. Susie Atkinson Ray. For a time he served as vice president of Locust Grove Institute. Later he served as superintendent of schools at Vidalia and taught in Dublin and Douglas. He had resided in Macon more than thirty years and had been an officer in the Macon business school. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Rosa Dickson, Macon; a daughter, Mrs. Roy H. Hadaway, Macon; three sons, George W. Ray and R. W. Ray, Macon; Edgar W. Ray, Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. I. G. Walker, Atlanta, and Mrs. Dear Kimbell, Jackson, and three grandchildren.
Ray, Elmina Susan Atkinson
Jacksonian September 27, 1907
Mrs. G. W. Ray Dies Wednesday Night At 11 O'clock
Mrs. George W. Ray died at her home north of town Wednesday night. Mrs. Ray had been ill for quite a while and her death was not unexpected. She leaves a husband and four sons and two daughters. The interment was at Old Bethel Thursday afternoon.
Ray, George Avery
The Jackson Progress-Argus December, 13 1918
Mr. George Ray Passed Away Early On Tuesday
After a prolonged illness, Mr. George Ray, 21 years of age, son of Mr. J. P. Ray, of Jenkinsburg, died early Tuesday morning. He had been in feeble health for a year or more and his death was not unexpected.
Mr. Ray was a splendid young man, a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist church and was held in high esteem by a large number of friends. In their great loss the family have the sympathy of a host of friends.
The funeral was held at the Jenkinsburg Baptist church at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, the exercises being conducted by Rev. I. G. Walker, assisted by Rev. C. C. Heard.
Mr. Ray is survived by his father and his step-mother.
The Jackson Progress-Argus December 27, 1918
In Memory of George Avery Ray
Some ships sail East. Some ships sail West, that are forced by the same time; but it is not the force of the wind that directs the course of the ship, but the way the sails are set.
Life might be compared to a voyage on the ocean. Let the ocean with its many dangers represent the world so full of temptations. Let the ship represent the man and the sails his character. The sails of the ship direct the course and prevents many a wreck. The character shows the course that he is traveling and the course he has traveled.
From this voyage on life's ocean George Avery Ray, son of James P. and Eva Avery Ray, has been taken by the all wise God, who does all things for the good of those who love Him. We cannot understand now why a life so promising with all the blessings and comforts that any person could desire should be so suddenly cut off, just as it matures into noble, upright, and honest manhood. But we will know all things when He shall appear and we shall be in His likeness.
George Avery Ray had a noble and exemplary life. Having lost his mother when child his father took her place and was both father and mother until he was happily united in marriage to Miss Leila Lane, who since that time has been true mother to the step-son, and the companionship that existed between these two was beautiful.
No one ever heard the deceased utter an unkind word about any person. He was always kind and generous. His father gave him all the advantages that a child could wish, and the son was faithful and obedient to his father and the companionship of the two was most lovely and beautiful.
George Avery Ray's influence will live on in the ages to come for the good of his companions and friends and these he numbered by those that knew him. He was a member of the Baptist church at Jenkinsburg, Ga., and lived a most beautiful christian life, and as he lived so did he die in the faith of his Redeemer. Well could he say as did Job. "I know my Redeemer liveth." All who knew him were his friends. The death of George Avery Ray is a great loss not only to his father and mother and relatives; but the community in which he lived and the church to which he belonged. His smiling face and pleasant words will be missed by every person that knew him; but the influence of his beautiful and exemplary life will continue to be a benediction and a blessing to his companions and friends. He has lived to a great and noble end by doing his Masters will in all things and has now received his reward for a life well spent.
During his long illness no one ever heard him complain. He is not dead but sleepeth, we shall behold him I the resurrection if we do our Master's will, and be with him throughout eternity.
What a beautiful thought and how we should endeavor to live as he has lived and we might die as he has died, and have our loved ones meet us and conduct us over the river as his did him.
We could say much more about this noble life, having known him from his birth; but let his life be an example for us, that we may do our Master's will in all things, and be prepared when the summons comes.
ONE WHO LOVED HIM. Dec. 14, 1918.
Ray, George Washington
The Jackson Progress-Argus October 2, 1925
Death Summons Mr. G. W. Ray
Following an illness of three and a half reeks, one week which was spent in bed, Mr. George Washington Ray, aged 84, died at the home of his son, Mr. J. P. Ray, Sunday morning at 1:20 o'clock. He was stricken several days ago with paralysis and gradually grew weaker until the end came peacefully at an early hour Sunday.
Mr. Ray was one of the county's most highly esteemed citizens and hundreds of friends are sorry to know of his passing. He was born in Stewart county April 3, 1841 and moved to Butts county in 1865. In December of that year he was married to Miss Elmina Susan Atkinson whose death occurred Sept. 26, 1907.
In 1866 he joined the Phillipi church and had been a devoted member ever since. He had lived in the same house for more than fifty years making his home with his don, Mr. J, P, Ray, for the past several years. He served during the Civil War as a member of Co, A, Third Georgia Cavalry under General Joe Wheeler. He was wounded in action at Morristown, Tenn., having received a wound in his right lung. He was granted only two furloughs the entire four years of the war. He was a member of Camp Barnett No. 1114 U. C. V. and was a regular attended at the Memorial Day exercises in Jackson.
Mr. Ray was admired for his upright sterling integrity, his fine character, his devotion to his family, his church and country. He was held in universal high esteem.
The surviving relatives include four sons, Messrs. L. L. and C. C. Ray, Attorneys of Atlanta, Mr. J. F. Ray of Jackson, Prof. E. L. Ray, of the Georgia-Alabama Business College, Macon; two daughters, Mrs. I. G. Walker, Sr., Locust Grove, and Mrs. A. K. Kimbell, of Jackson; one brother, Mr. William Ray, of Thomasville; one sister, Mrs. W. T. Whitaker, of Tuskegee, Ala,. twenty-four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Old Bethel church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the services were conducted by Rev. S. V. Cofield, of Macon, and Rev. I. G. Walker, of Locust Grove. The services were largely attended and many lovely floral offerings attested to the esteem in which he was held. Interment was in the family lot beside his wife in Old Bethel cemetery.
Ray, James, Mrs.
The Jackson Argus Oct 18 1901
Mrs. James Ray died Wednesday, at the home of her mother (Mrs. Avery), in Newton county. She was buried yesterday at the County Line church. She was a good, Christian woman, loved by all who knew her, and numerous friends and relative mourn her sad death. The Argus extends its tenderest sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.
Ray, James P.
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Oct 1941
James P. Ray Taken by Death
The death of James P. Ray, 73 years of age, former widely known resident of Butts county, occurred in a private hospital in Atlanta early Monday. He had been in declining health for more than two years and critically ill for several days.
Mr. Ray was born and roared in the Jenkinsburg community and was a successful farmer until his health failed. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ray, the former of whom was a Confederate veteran. He was a member of the Jenkinsburg Baptist church and took an active interest in religious and political affairs and had many friends throughout the county.
Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Dr. J. E. Sammons of Macon officiating. The pallbearers were R. J. Carmichael, R. N. Etheridge, R. P. Newton, H. S. Downs, J. A. Lane, W. L. Lane, J. O. Minter, T. W. Moore, L. A. Atkinson and W. J. Bankston. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery, with Haisten Brothers, funeral directors, in charge.
Surviving are a brother, Prof. E. L. Hay of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. A. K. Kimbell of Jackson and Mrs. I. G. Walker of Atlanta, and several nieces and nephews.
Ray, Lucian L., Col.
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 3, 1928
Col. L. L. Ray Passed Away Friday Night.
Friends and relatives here were pained to learn of the death of Col. Lucian L. Ray, aged 62, which occurred at his home in Atlanta Friday night. Death followed a few days illness of pneumonia.
Colonel Ray, a native of Butts county, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ray, was a well known attorney of Atlanta. He was born here and educated in the schools of the county, later studying at the University of Georgia. Following admission to the bar he practiced law here with his brother, Col. C. C. Ray, and a good many years ago moved to Jefferson, Ga. After practicing in Jefferson for several years the brothers moved to Atlanta where they maintained law offices and were active in practice. As a member of the legal profession Col. Ray was well known and highly regarded.
Col. Ray was born in Butts county October 31, 1865. His father, the late Mr. G. W. Ray, was a well known Confederate soldier. His mother was Mrs. Elmina Susan Atkinson Ray, member of a pioneer Butts county family. In 1889 he was married to Miss Blanche Chandler, of Athens, who survives him. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eva Ray Thaxton; two grandchildren, Dorothy and Ray Thaxton; three brothers, Mr. James P. Ray, of Jackson; Col. C. C. Ray, of Atlanta, and Prof. E. L. Ray of the Georgia Alabama Business College, Macon; two sisters, Mrs. I. G. Walker, Sr., of Atlanta, Mrs. A. K. Kimbell, of Jackson.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. I. G. Walker officiating. Interment was in Crest Lawn cemetery.
Ray, Maggie Evelyn
The Jackson Argus September 3, 1897
Little Maggie Evelyn Ray, age two and one-half years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Ray, died in Macon, Ga., Aug. 17, 1897, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at old Bethel church, in this county, Thursday, Aug. 19.
Rev. I. G. Walker, of Covington, made a beautiful and appropriate talk at the funeral service.
Maggie, precious little piece,
Thou art now at rest and peace;
The pearly gates did open wide,
To receive thy Saviors pride.
Thou, oh! Maggie art happy
With the angles now singing
Why should loved ones wish you here
When in heaven there are no cares?
Little darling, we did love thee,
And to leave us here so lonely
Seems to be an awful hardship,
Which this mortal can scarcely bear.
But the promise which is written
In the Book which points to heaven,
We shall hope and trust to meet thee
By the grace our Father hath given.
May thy darling little spirit
Ever to us a magnet be
That will draw us on to heaven
When temptations round us gather.
And when our race is run
May thy spirit be in waiting
To go with us from earth to heaven,
The way that thou hast gone.
Lucian L. Ray.
Ray, Sallie Mae
Butts County Progress April 2, 1915
Miss Sallie Mae Ray Passed Away Sunday
After an illness of some time, Miss Sallie Mae Ray passed away at the home of her father, Mr. J. P. Ray, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Her death came as a shock to the family and friends.
Miss Ray was years of age and quite popular with a large circle of friends, both old and young. The blow is a particularly sad one to the family as she was an only daughter and lavished with affection.
Besides her father Mr. J. P. Ray, she is survived by a brother, Master George Avery Ray.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3:30 at the Jenkinsburg Baptist church and Rev. L. G. Walker and Rev. Z. E. Barron conducted the services. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Miss Ray's uncles, Messrs. H. P. Mcbray, H. C. Wood, S. H. Avery, Aldine Kimbell, E. L. Ray and J. M. Gossett.
Butts County Progress April 2, 1915
Jenkinsburg
On last Sunday afternoon the Death Angel visited the home of Mr. J. P. Ray and bore away the sweet spirit of Sallie Mae. She was a dear, sweet girl and will be missed by all who knew her,
The funeral was conducted at the Baptist church Monday afternoon by her uncle, Rev. I. G. Walker and Rev. Z. E. Barron. The body was interred at the Methodist cemetery. We extend to the bereaved ones our deepest sympathy.
Butts County Progress April 16, 1915
Tribute To Miss Sallie May Ray's Memory
Sunday, March 28, 1915, was a sad day. While Sunday school was in session at Jenkinsburg Miss Sallie May Ray breathed her life out sweetly on her Savior's breast, at her fathers home. She was the only daughter of Mr. J. P. Ray and was born Aug. 16, 1899. About ten days before her death she called her father and told him that she was going home to die no more. She was a favorite grandchild of Bro. George Ray and it was always a real joy to the writer to visit to visit the home and find such sweet affection manifested between her and her grandfather.
Besides her father, Mr. J. P. ray, she is survived by an only brother, Master George Avery Ray. She was a sunbeam in the home as a flower, making life brighter and sweeter for the entire family - but she could not stay always and therefore our Heavenly Father took her in early life to join her loving mother, ago preceded her only a few years.
"A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in her home
Which never can be filled.
Her youth was lovely like the flower Of fairest bloom,
which soon dies;
The Gardner came at an early hour
And took her to the upper skies.
She saw a hand you could not see,
Which beckoned her away;
She heard a voice you could not hear,
Which would not let her stay."
Z. E. Barron.
Ray, W. A. J.
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 17, 1928
Father Mr. J. W. Ray Dies At Bowman, Ga.
Friends of Mr. J. W. Ray, caretaker of the Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground, will regret to know of the death of his father, Mr. W. A. J. Ray, which occurred February 9, at his home in Bowman, Elbert county. He had not been in robust health recently but his last illness had extended over a week's period.
Mr. Ray who had been a member of the Baptist church since the age of 16, was a well known farmer of his section and was a highly esteemed citizen whose character and sterling qualities commanded the respect of his associates. He was born and reared in Elbert county and was 78 years of age at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, 12 children, 57 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
Mr. J. W. Ray, who attended the funeral returned home Monday morning.
Reagan, Charles
The Jackson Progress-Argus October 14, 1921
Conyers Banker Foully Murdered.
Several arrests have been made. Murder and robbery probable motive. Car found on bridge.
Conyers, Ga. The body of Charles Reagan, president of the Bank of Rockdale and plantation owner, whose automobile was found on the Yellow river bridge Thursday night, was recovered from the river Friday by fishermen who found it caught on a trot line. A bruise on the back of his head and the pockets of his clothing turned inside out indicated murder and robbery.
Mr. Reagan left his bank about 5 o'clock last night and was last seen after that at his farm about six miles away, where his employees said he appeared to be in a happy mood. About 7 o'clock two negroes employed by him reported they found his automobile on the bridge, engine running, lights burning and all four doors open. A pocket knife, a nail file and a few silver coins, all said to have belonged to the banker, lay on the bridge near the car, but that was the only indication of a struggle.
Mr. Reagan was said to have been in good health and the affairs of the bank, according to G. C. Sims, cashier, are in good condition. County officials believe the banker was the victim of foul play. Two negroes were arrested on suspicion but the sheriff stated he did not believe them guilty. A white man who said he saw them approach the car stated there was nothing suspicious in their actions.
Reagan, Ed L.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jun 1954
Ed L. Reagan Died While On Florida Visit
Ed L. Reagan, McDonough attorney, died Saturday while vacationing at Melbourne, Fla. with his wife and daughter. He had been in declining health for several months.
Son of the late Judge E. J. Reagan who presided over the superior courts of the Flint Circuit after the turn of the century, Mr. Reagan was prominent in the social, civic and religious life of McDonough. As a young man he was a professional baseball player and when he retired then entered upon the practice of law in McDonough. He represented Henry county in the General Assembly and his district as state senator, and in 1944 was a candidate for solicitor general of the Flint Circuit. He was active in the work of the Flint Bar Association and the Georgia Bar Association.
Member of the law firm of Reagan and Ellis, Mr. Reagan was a member of the McDonough Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p. m. at the McDonough Presbyterian Church and the Rev. John A. Hayes officiated. Judge T. J. Brown and lawyers of the Flint Circuit formed an honorary escort.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Thelma Wheless; a daughter, Miss Hattie Lou Reagan; one brother, Frank Reagan of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. H. P. Redwine of Fayetteville and Miss Kate Reagan of Atlanta.
Reagan, Elsie Johnson
Jackson Progress-Argus 22 Mar 1935
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. E. L. Reagan
Prominent Henry County Woman Met Death in Automobile Accident Near Hapeville Saturday.
Funeral services for Mrs. E. L. Reagan, of Hon. E. L. Regan, representative from Henry county in the Georgia legislature, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident near Hapeville Saturday morning as she was accompanying her husband to Atlanta, were held from the Presbyterian church in McDonough Monday afternoon at 3:30. Rev. H. E. Russell, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. L. W. Blackwelder, of Griffin, officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
An honorary escort from the house and senate attended the funeral. Those named from the house, in which. Representative Reagan is an influential member, were Roy V. Harris, of Richmond, E. L. Almand, of Walton, Wiley G. Milam, of Spalding, E. S. Settle, of Butts, A. M. Zellner, of Monroe, J. W. Culpepper of Fayette, W. H. Mitchell, of Lamar, Verlyn Booth, of Barrow, and Paul Lindsay, of DeKalb. Serving from the senate were W. F. Scott, of Thomasville, G, Everett Millican, of Atlanta, J. H. Milhollin, of Broxton, C. R. Vaughn, of Conyers, and W. O. Cooper, Jr., of Macon.
The tragedy occurred when the Reagan car was hit near Hapeville by an automobile coming out of a side street. Mrs. Reagan was instantly killed and Mr. Reagan bruised and shaken and was taken to the Piedmont hospital for treatment, later being sent to his home.
Mrs. Reagan, the former Miss Elsie Johnson, of Griffin, was one of the most prominent young women in this section. She was active in church and club affairs and was a former president of the U. D. C. chapter in McDonough.
Mr. Reagan is a son of the late Judge E. L. Reagan, who was killed in an automobile accident a few years ago. He has represented his district in the state senate and was elected representative from Henry county last year. The family is well known in Butts county and friends here were shocked to learn of the tragedy.
Reams, Will
The Jackson Progress-Argus June 28, 1929
Will Reams Killed By Lightning Bolt
Was returning to house from field. Mule also killed by electrical discharge during storm.
Will Reams, a negro man about 60 years old, a tenant on the Buttrill farms, living on the Barlow place, was killed by lightning Friday afternoon during the rain and electrical storm. The mule he had been plowing with was also killed by the electrical discharge.
Reams had been plowing in a field and was returning to the house as the storm came up. When nearing a shelter lightning struck a tree close by, the bolt inflicting fatal injuries to the man and mule.
The deceased was a well known farmer of the county. He is survived by his wife and a number of children.
Reasor, Ruth Helen Burns
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jan 1995
Ruth Helen Burns Reasor, 70, of Jackson died Friday, Jan. 6, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 8, at New Life Church in Griffin with Rev. Buren Goss officiating.
Ms. Reasor was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Robert Carthel Bums and the late Mabel Susan Davis Bums.
Ms. Reasor was a retired secretary for John Herbert Realty and was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp, as a staff sergeant in the Womens Marines from Sept. 13, 1950 to March 19, 1953.
She was a member of New Life Church.
Survivors include sons, Bill Reasor of McDonough and Jim Reasor of Griffin; brothers, Bob Bums of Knoxville, TN and John Burns of Lanora, NC; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Reboulet, Ralph Raymond
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Oct 1975
Mr. Reboulet Dies After Short Illness
Mr. Ralph Raymond Reboulet, 69, of Route 2, Jackson, died Wednesday evening, October 22nd, at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a short period of declining health.
Mr. Reboutet had owned and operated Rebouiet's Men's and Boys Wear in Brookville, Ohio for 35 years. He and his wife had maintained a home on Jackson Lake for 23 years and had made it their permanent residence since retiring four years ago.
In Brookvine, Mr. Reboulet was past president of the .Rotary Club, a past president of the Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Griffin Lodge 1502 of Moose.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Reboulet is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Shockey RebouIet of Jackson; three sons, Richard RebouIet of Rochester, N. Y.; Lawrence RebouIet of Cambridge, Ohio; Thomas RebouIet of Dayton, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs., Barbara Koch of Dayton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were the three sons, the son-in-law and two Haisten employees.
Redden, William Henry
Jackson Progress-Argus 9 Nov 1934
Death Summons Comes to Mr. W. H. Redden
Stricken suddenly with acute indigestion Mr. William Henry Redden, 72 years of age, died at his home at the Georgia Power Company plant at Lloyd's Shoals Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. He had been in his accustomed health before the fatal attack which came at the end of a day's work. Mr. Redden expired before medical assistance could be summoned.
Mr. Redden was born in Tallassee, Ala., and had been connected with the Georgia Power Company since the plant was established on the Ocmulgee river 24 years ago. He was an electrician and was a skilled and reliable workman, commanding the confidence and respect of his associates. As a man he possessed sterling qualities of character and was generally held in high esteem. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist church was a Mason and Odd Fellow.
Surviving Mr. Redden are his wife, who previous to her marriage was Miss Annie Nabors, of Tallassee, Ala.; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Hardy, of Rome; a son, J. W. Redden, of Montgomery, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Grifeths, of Montgomery.
The body was taken Sunday afternoon to his former home at Tallasee; Ala., where funeral services were, held Monday afternoon. An escort from the Georgia Power Company accompanied the body. S. H. Thornton, Jackson undertaker, was in charge of arrangements.
Redding, Bessie Harper
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Dec 1965
Mrs. Bessie H. Redding Buried at Juliette
Mrs. Bessie Harper Redding, 65, of Juliette, a native of Butts County, died Friday in the Jasper County Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. from the Juliette Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
She had lived in Juliette 40 years. She was the widow of Arthur Thomas Redding.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. J. C. Harper of Juliette; two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Banks of Juliette, and Mrs. Dan S. Driskill of Macon.
Redding, Robert
Jackson Progress Argus January 21, 1927
Negro Man Was Found Dead In Bed Sunday.
Robert Redding, a negro man about 65 years old, was found dead in bed at the home of his sister, Dicy Willis, Sunday morning. It is thought that death was due to heart trouble. A coroner's inquest was held and the verdict of the jury was that the deceased died of natural causes. Redding was a native of the county and had lived in Cordele for the past few years, it was stated.
Redditt, LaFayette (Doc)
Jackson Progress Argus, March 16, 1950
Doc Redditt Died Tuesday Morning
LaFayette (Doc) Redditt, Butts county resident for several years, died in a Griffin hospital Tuesday after an illness of several months.
Funeral services are to be held Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. L. W. Blackwelder officiating and burial will be in the Oak Hill cemetery, Griffin.
Native of Tennessee, Mr. Redditt had been a resident of the Locust Grove community for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lyda Hamilton Redditt; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Walker, Shreveport, La.; Mrs. W. H. Roberts, Troy, Tenn.; one brother, Fred Redditt, Orbin, Tenn.; four step-sons, B. R., J. H. and Spence Hamilton, all of Griffin; and Billy Wingo of Norcross; two step-daughters, Mrs. DeWitt Renfroe of Griffin and Mrs. Frank Turner of Atlanta.
Redman, Agnes Autry
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Aug 1963
Mrs. Redman Was Buried At Stark
Graveside services for Mrs. Agnes Autry Redman, widow of Arthur Redman, who died unexpectedly in Atlanta Friday after a short illness, were held Saturday afternoon at the Stark Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Don A. Harp, Jr., pastor of the Jenkinsburg Charge, officiating.
Mrs. Redman was a native of Clarke County but had lived in Atlanta for a number of years. She was a member of the Stark Methodist Church.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Clyde Autry of Athens; sisters, Mrs. Louise Carnes, Atlanta, and Mrs. Tom H. Bowden, of Athens; brother, Asa T. Autry, Gainesville.
Funeral services were conducted in Athens Saturday at Bernstein's Chapel.
Redman, Alma Rose Maynard
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Sep 1989
Alma Rose Maynard Redman, 83, formerly of Route 2, Stark Road, Jackson, died Friday afternoon at the Kirkwood Retirement Center in Birmingham, Ala., where
she had lived for several years.
The funeral was held Monday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Gray and the Rev. Mack Tribble officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
Mrs. Redman, a native of Mecklenberg County, Va., graduated from Florida State University and taught school for 38 years. She was the wife of the late Harry Redman, who died in April 1982. They lived in Florida for many years before moving to Butts County.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Jackson.
Survivors include a son, Harry Redman Jr. of New Orleans, La.; daughter-in-law,
Theta Redman of Birmingham, A granddaughters; brother, William R. Maynard Jr. of Richmond, Va.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Max Redman of Jackson.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Redman, Charles Aubrey
The Jackson Argus October 9, 1908
Aubrey Redman Passes Into the Great Beyond.
Last Saturday afternoon Aubrey, the son of Col. and Mrs. C. L. Redman, passed away. He had been sick four months and had suffered every moment of the time when not under the influence of an opiate. The origin of his trouble baffled the skill of seven physicians, one of whom was a specialist from Atlanta. He was first taken with a headache, which after a week's suffering developed into meningitis. Later one side was paralyzed, involving the optic nerve, so that he became totally blind. With all his suffering his mind was clear and remained so until the very last.
Aubrey was a very bright boy, a joy in the home and popular with his schoolmates, and his going away has caused a deep sorrow among them. In this sore trouble Col. and Mrs. Redman have the tenderest sympathy of every one.
The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning by Rev. Mr. Dodson, the Methodist pastor at Stark, and the remains were laid away in the cemetery there to await the great resurrection, when we will understand why our Father has permitted our loved ones to suffer these sore afflictions. We will see His love and wisdom in it all.
Redman, Charles, B. L., Jr., Col.
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Sep 1990
Col. Charles B L. Redman Jr , 76, of Fairfax, Va., died Aug. 31 during surgery at Walter Reed Army Hospital.
The funeral will he held at Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax, with burial on Friday, Sept. 7, at Arlington National Cemetery.
Col. Redman was born and raised in Butts County. He was a University of Georgia graduate, and he graduated from the UGA Law School in 1936.
He was in the U. S. Army for 30 years, serving in the South Pacific during World War II and the Korean War. Col. Redman retired in 1966 as a full colonel, then worked as the administrative, assistant for Congressman John J. Flynt from Georgia until retiring in 1976.
Survivors include his wife 50 of years, Jean B. Redman of Fairfax; children, Janet Nichol of Fairfield, Calif., Christine Harris, and Charles L, Redman III both of Fairfax; sister, Mary Redman Richardson of Atlanta, one grandchild.
Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax was in charge of arrangements.
Redman, Charles Lee Sr.
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 29, 1948.
C. L. Redman Sr., Veteran Attorney, Claimed by Death.
Charles Lee Redman Sr., 76, oldest member of the Butts county bar, former state senator from the 26th district, a former mayor of Jackson and a former solicitor of the old Butts county court, died in Emory University hospital early Sunday after several days critical illness.
The veteran attorney was taken to a Griffin hospital the first of last week and later removed to the Atlanta hospital. He had been in declining health for several months but recently was thought to be much improved.
Col. Redman was one of the best known public men in middle Georgia and had long been identified with the business and political life of this section. Born July 30, 1871, in the Stark community, he was a son of W. T. C. Redman and Elizabeth McMichael Redman, prominent early families of the county. As a yong man he studied law at night and was admitted to the bar and began the practice in local courts. Possessed of an unusually keen and analytical mind, his natural talent for law bore evidence in his steady climb in the profession. During an active career he was associated with many of the outstanding legal suits in this section. His clients trusted him and he always gave his best in every case in which he was employed.
He was one of the organizers of the Flint Circuit Bar Association in which he held office. Several years ago he called to serve Jackson as mayor and then represented the 26th district in the state senate. Many years ago he was solicitor of the Butts county court. He also had served as county attorney on several occasions.
A member of the Jackson Methodist church, he formerly taught the Wesley class. He was a member of the Kiwanis club. Possessing unbounded energy and enthusiasm, Col. Redman was intensely patriotic and at the outbreak of World War Ii offered his service to his country. He lived a full life and had hosts of friends.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Lessie Moore; two sons, Morris Redman, Jackson mayor and Butts county treasurer; Lt. Col. C. L. Redman Jr., veteran of Pacific service in World War II and now stationed at Fort Leavenworth; three daughters, Mrs. F. L. Thaxton, Griffin; Mrs. E. D. Patrick and Miss Mary Redman, Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Mary Guest, Atlanta; two brothers, John C. Redman and W. C. Redman of Jackson. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Monday at 4 p.m. Rev. Augustus Ernest, Monticello, former Jackson pastor, and Rev. W. S. Norton, present pastor, conducted the impressive services in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends showed their affection by handsome floral offerings.
Pallbearers were nephews, Grady Redman, Max Redman, William Redman, Arnold Guest, Erskine Guest and Fred Saunders.
Among members of the bar from adjoining cities here to pay tribute to Col. Redman were: Judge Ogden Persons, Buford Mitchell, Frank Willingham, Forsyth; Judge C. A. Byars, L. P. Goodrich, W. H. Beck Sr., Jack Flynt, Griffin; Judge H. J. Kennedy, E. O. Dobbs, Sam Whitmire, Barnesville; Tom Brown, R. O. Jackson, E. L. Reagan, McDonough.
Burial was in the family in the Jackson cemetery and plans were directed by Thornton Funeral Home.
Redman, Deborah Burnett
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Aug 1987
Deborah Burnett Redman, 28, of Decatur, died Saturday at DeKalb General Hospital.
The funeral was held Monday, at 11 a.m. in Parkway Garden Chapel in Forest Park with the Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Burial was in the Stark United Methodist Church cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Woody; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hoffman of Jackson; sister, Tracy Mofield; and a brother, Dennis Rogers. Other; survivors include Russell Smith, her grandparents, great-grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Home in Forest Park was in charge of arrangements.
Redman, Elizabeth E. Curry
Jackson Progress-Argus 1 Feb 1935
Mrs. John C. Redman is Claimed by Death
Mrs. John C. Redman of Stark community passed away Friday, January 25, after an illness which had lasted over a year. This beloved woman, who had just returned from a trip to Florida where she went in search of health, had many friends who are saddened at her passing.
Mrs. Redman prior to her marriage was Miss Lizzie Curry, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Curry. On December 22, 1898, she was married to Mr. John C. Redman, prominent resident of the county who retired from active service as mail carrier a year or two ago. Mrs. Redman was a member of Stark Methodist church and widely beloved for her fine qualities of character.
She is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Wm. Huie, of Fort Pierce, Fla.; Harry Redman, of Pensacola, Fla.; Arthur and Max Redman, of Jackson; four grandchildren, Billy and Betty Huie, Harry and Johnny Redman; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Burford, Mrs. Georgia McKibben, Mrs. Willie Gray, and a brother, Mr. J. H. Curry, all of Jackson.
Funeral services were held at Stark Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. R. C. Owen officiating. Friends and relatives attested their love by beautiful floral offerings. The pallbearers were Butts county mail carriers, Messrs. Gordon Thompson, N. F. Land, S. M. Ridgeway, W. M. Crawford, H. B. Whitaker, Leonard Gray. Interment was in the churchyard.
In her passing not only will a faithful and devoted wife and mother be missed, but an unselfish and friendly neighbor. To a host of friends who survive her, her christian spirit and beautiful character will continue to be an inspiration. Such was her life that she seemed to be animated by a spirit of brotherly love and "lived by the side of the road" that she might be a friend to man.
Redman, Harry
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Apr 1982
Funeral services for Mr. Harry Redman, 79, of Birmingham, Ala., were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Dean Head and Rev Donald Gray officiated and interment was in the Jackson City cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
Mr. Redman, formerly of Route two, Jackson, died Saturday morning at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Redman had only recently moved to Alabama from their Jackson home.
A native of Butts County, Mr. Redman was the son of the late John Crawford Redman and the late Elizabeth Curry Redman.
He was a 1926 graduate of Mercer University, and taught school for 45 years. He taught for 40 years in Pensacola, Fla. and also in Jackson, Royston and Waycross. Mr. Redman was the son of the late John Crawford Redman and the late Elizabeth Curry Redman.
He was a 1926 graduate of Mercer University .and taught school for 45 years.
He taught for 40 years in Pensacola, Fla. and also in Jackson, Royston and Waycross.
He was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and attended the Men's Bible Class. He was a member of Saint John's Lodge No. 45, Free and Accepted Masons of Jackson, the Scottish Rite Masons and Al Siah Temple of Shrine in Macon. Mr. Redman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Maynad Redman of Birmingham; two sons, Harry Redman, Jr., of New Orleans, La. and John R. Redman of Birmingham; one brother, Max Redman of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. W. L. Huie of Fort Pierce, Fla.
Active pallbearers were Dr. Jack Newman, Dr. R. H. Pinckney, Dr. Bailey Crockarell, Ennis O'Neal, Denny O'Neal, Jim Robertson, Lamar Jinks, Nevin Duffey.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Men's Bible Class of the Jackson. United Methodist Church.
Redman, John Arthur
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1961
Arthur Redman Buried May 31 At Stark Rites
Funeral services for John Arthur Redman, 54, of 303 Glenwood Street, S. E., Atlanta, who died Monday afternoon in an Atlanta hospital following an extended illness, were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at Stark Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Doane, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Born in Meriwether County, Mr. Redman was the son of the late J. C. Redman and Mrs. Elizabeth Curry Redman. Mr. Redman was brought up and lived for a long number of year in the Stark community where he and his family were influential in county affairs. He was a member of the Stark Methodist Church and while living in Atlanta was an employee of the U. S. Rubber Company as warehouseman. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Autry Redman, Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. L. H. Huie, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; two brothers, Harry Redman of Pensacola, Fla., and Max Redman of Jackson.
Redman, John Crawford
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Oct 1952
John C. Redman Called By Death
John Crawford Redman, 84, retired mail carrier, died at his home at Stark Monday at 9 p. m. He had been critically ill for several days.
Connected with prominent antebellum families here, he was a son of William Thomas Crawford Redman and his wife, Sarah Maddox Redman. Born in the Stark community where he spent a long and active life. Mr. Redman was identified with the development of the county. For 27 years he served as a rural mail carrier, being retired in 1933.
He had a long service with the Stark Methodist Church and served in various capacities. For thirty years he was a steward and was elected honorary steward for life. He took an active part in the Sunday school and was instrumental in aiding the growth of the church.
His sterling character won for him many friends in this county and section.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. in the Stark Methodist Church. Rev. W. C. Bowen of Sparta, a former pastor at Stark, and Rev. J. R. Thompson, present pastor, were officiating ministers. Burial was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are three son, Harry of Walnut Grove, Fla.; Authur of Atlanta and Max Redman of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Huie of Fort Pierce, Fla,; one brother W. C. Redman Sr. of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. S J. Guest of Atlanta; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Redman, John Rose
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1987
John Rose Redman, 53, died of a heart attack on June 30 in Birmingham, Ala. He was a member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church and. was employed by the Chrylser Corporation for 27 years.
The funeral was held at Valley Chapel on July 2 with burial at Elmwood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Theta G. Redman; daughters, Cindy Redman of Atlanta and Renee Redman of Birmingham; mother, Alma M. Redman of Birmingham, who formerly lived in Jackson; and brother, Harry Redman, Jr., of New Orleans.
The family has suggested memorials for the American Heart Association.
Redman, Leola Mae Shields
Butts County Progress October 1, 1909
Prominent Lady Dies Monday Afternoon.
After an illness of three months Mrs. Charles L. Redman died on Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock at her home in this city.
About three months ago Mts. Redman contracted lagrippe and since that time had not been well, though her condition was not alarming and it was only the first of the week that members of the family thought they noted a change for the better. Later on the patient took a turn for the worse and death came at 5 o'clock.
News of the death of Mrs. Redman came as a painful shock to a large circle of friends. She was a most estimable lady and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her. To the devoted family the blow was a great one.
Mrs. Redman, who was a native of Butts county was about 36 years of age. She was before marriage a Miss Shields, being the only daughter and child of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Shields. Besides her husband, Col. C. L. Redman, a leading attorney of this city, Mrs. Redman is survived by one son and three daughters.
The funeral was held from Methodist Church at Stark where the deceased was a faithful member, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Dodson. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends in their hour of sorrow.
Redman, Leslie Moore
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Oct 1961
Mrs. Redman Sr. Died Friday On Visit To Albany
Funeral services for Mrs. Leslie Moore Redman, 70, widely known Jackson matron and retired clerk, who died Friday morning in Albany while on a visit, were held at the Jackson Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The Rev. William L. Cawthon, pastor, officiated with interment in the Jackson City Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In her accustomed good health, Mrs. Redman had been visiting relatives in Albany for the past ten days when she was stricken by a heart attack Friday morning. Born in Henry County, she had lived in Jackson for a good number of years where she was a clerk in women's apparel shops. She was a member of Jephtha Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Jackson Methodist Church.
She was the widow of the late Col. C. L. Redman Sr., prominent Jackson attorney.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Allie M. Holcombe of Decatur; five step children, Col. C. L. Redman, Jr. with the U. S. Army in Germany; Mayor W. M. Redman of Jackson; Mrs. E. D. Patrick of Jackson; Mrs. Mary R. Richardson of Atlanta; and Mrs. Fred L. Thaxton of Griffin; five nieces and two nephews.
Pallbearers were Seaborn, Maddox, R. D. Lawrence, Ted Evans, Henry Tate, John Hunt, and John Hutcheson.
Serving as an honorary escort were members of the Eastern Star Fellowship Sunday School Class of the Jackson Methodist Church, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Redman, Loma Thomason
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1985
Mrs. Redman Lorna Thomason Redman, 87, died Saturday morning at Clayton General Hospital after several months of declining health.
Mrs. Redman was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Thomason and Mary Hamil Thomason. She was the widow of W. Morris Redman, former mayor of Jackson.
Mrs. Redman was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. A member of the local chapter of the DAR, she was known locally as a lecturer and historian.
Survivors include a daughter, Roselyn "Bitsy" Hawkins of Bergenfield, N.J.; son, Lee Redman of Forest Park; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mattie Thomason of Butts County; daughter-in-law, Lillian Redman of Avondale Estates; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Redman family lot in the Jackson city cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm Paterson officiated.
Pallbearers were Nevin Duffey, David R1dgeway Sr., Billy Leverette, and Dawson Bryant.
Sherrell Funeral Home was In charge of arrangements.
Redman, Lucy Caroline Barnes
The Jackson Progress-Argus April 29, 1927
Death Has Called To Mrs. Thomas E. Redman.
Mrs. Lucy Redman, 68 years of age, widow of the late Mr. T. E. Redman, of Helena, Ga., passed away Saturday in Birmingham at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arundel. She had scores of friends and relatives here who are sorry to learn of her passing.
Before her marriage Mrs. Redman was Miss Lucy Barnes, and member of a well known family here. Born and reared here Mrs. Redman has made her home in Helena until recently when she went to Birmingham to reside with her daughter. She was formerly a member of Stark Methodist church for a long number of years and was a woman of many noble traits of character.
She is survived by two sons, William and Edgar Redman, of Helena; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Dance and Mrs. Fussell, of Helena, and Mrs. Arundel, of Birmingham; three brothers, W. H. and J. M. Barnes, of Butts county, and J. L. Barnes, of Bonita Springs, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Sallie Halslip, of Eatonton.
The body was brought to Jackson and funeral services held Stark Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. Augustus Ernest officiating. Interment was in the church yard.
Redman, Luther Franklin
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 13, 1947.
Luther F. Redman Claimed by Death.
Luther F. Redman, 69 years of age, former resident of Butts county, died at Crawford Long Hospital November 6 as a result of a stroke. He had been in feeble health for several years and following the stroke was removed to the hospital where he died Thursday night.
Connected with some of the county's oldest families, he was a son of W. T. C. Redman and Mrs. Elizabeth Maddox Redman of the Stark community. For several years Mr. Redman was employed as embalmer by L. W. Goddard in Griffin and late removed to Covington where he was affiliated with Everett Furniture Co. About fifteen years ago he moved to Atlanta to live. He was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Greer of Butts county; two sons, Frank and Sam Redman of Atlanta; three brothers, J. C., C. L. And W. C. Redman of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Guest of Atlanta, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Spring Hill Saturday at 2 p.m. and Rev. L. B. Jones officiated. Burial was in West View with H. M. Patterson in charge of plans.
Redman, Maggie Ludy Yancey
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Mar 1968
Stark Rites March 27 for Mrs. Redman
Mrs. William Cliett Redman, Sr., 84, of 459 Second Street, died at her residence late Monday afternoon after an extended illness.
The former Miss Maggie Yancey, she was born in Newton County, the daughter of Mr. Jesse Waters Yancey and Mrs. Ludie Elizabeth Barnes Yancey, also natives of Newton County. Mrs. Redman was a member of the Stark Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Stark Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Galloway, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Charge, and Rev. A. E. Barton, former pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Stark Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Charlie Long of Jackson, Mrs. Loy Wilson of Milledgeville, Mrs. Harold Vaughn, Mrs. Harold Brooks, Mrs. Nevin Duffey, all of Jackson; two sons, Malvin Redman and William Cliett Redman Jr., both of Jackson; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers and included Dr. Randolph Long, Jerry Long, Jimmy Long, Sonny Wilson, Larry Wilson, Randall Wilson, Harold Brooks Jr., and Gary Pecht.
Redman, Malvin Wilson
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Mar 1981
Redman Rites Held Friday
Funeral services for Malvin Wilson Redman, 68, of 387 E. Second Street, were held Friday afternoon at 3 p.rn. from the chapelof Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Hyatt Smith and
Rev. Harry Shepherd officiated and interment was in the Jackson City cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home.
Mr. Redman, affectionately known to his friends as "Bub," died Wednesday morning at Georgia Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient for a week, having suffered a stroke the previous Wednesday. For Over 25 years he owned and operated Redman Feed and Seed Co. in Jackson before his retirement several years ago. He was a member of the Stark United Methodist Church, the Stark Men's Fellowship Club and was a former member for many years of the Jackson Exchange Club.
A life-long resident of Butts County, he was son of the late William Cliett Redman, Sr. and the late Mrs. Maggie Yancey Redman.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Wells Redman; five sisters, Mrs. Mildred Long, Mrs. Eloise Vaughn, Mrs. Rebecca Duffey, Mrs. Sara Martha Brooks, all of Jackson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson of Milledgeville; a brother, Cliett Redman, Jr. of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Dr. Randolph Long, David Bentley, Davis Wells, Lee Duffey, Sonny Wilson, Richard Brooks, Bill Redman, Larry Wilson.
Redman, Mary Amy Strickland
The Jackson Progress-Argus January 28, 1927
Death Has Called Mrs. C. L. Redman.
The death of Mrs. C. L. Redman, prominent and beloved Jackson woman, occurred Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. She became critically ill Sunday and was taken to Atlanta for treatment, but her condition steadily grew worse. The passing of Mrs. Redman came as a profound shock to the family and a wide circle of friends.
Mrs. Redman, prominent and active in club and religious work, has been a resident of Jackson for the past several years. She was a Miss Mary Strickland, of Carroll county, before her marriage to Col. C. L. Redman well known Jackson attorney. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist church and held membership in the Eastern Star and was an active and faithful club worker. Mrs. Redman possessed many splendid traits of character and was widely beloved as a friend and neighbor. She reigned in her home with tact, grace and poise and her sweetness of manner and kindness of heart won the favor of a very large number of friends. The family have the sympathy of hosts of friends in their great sorrow.
The surviving relatives are her husband, Col. Charles L. Redman, prominent attorney; one son, Charles Redman Jr.; a daughter, Mary Redman; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Strickland; six brothers, Dr. H. T. Strickland, of Albany, Dr. R. S. Strickland, of Americus, Dr. J. R. Strickland, S. J., and E. L. Strickland, of Jackson, and J. B. Strickland, of Corbin, Ky.; four sisters, Mrs. H. M. Fletcher, Mrs. J. B. Mays and Miss Sallie Strickland, of Jackson and Miss Kathleen Strickland, of Albany. She is also survived by the following step-children; W. Morris Redman, of Atlanta, Misses Sara and Sue Redman, of Jackson, and Mrs. Fred Thaxton, of Sebring, Fla.
The body was brought to Jackson Tuesday night, and funeral services held from the Jackson Methodist church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Augustus Ernest and a large number of friends gathered for a final tribute of respect. Attesting the love and esteem of relatives and friends were many lovely floral offerings. Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery.
Redman, Sarah Elizabeth Maddux
Butts County Progress July 24, 1914
Mrs. Sarah Redman Passes To Beyond.
The death of Mrs. S. E. Redman occurred at the home of her son, Mr. W. C. Redman, Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock and followed an illness extending over a period of two years. She was stricken with paralysis a little more than two years ago, but only recently took a turn for the worse. News of her death came as a severe shock to a wide circle of friends over the county.
Mrs. Redman was one of the most beloved and highly respected women in the county. Hers was a beautiful and Christian character and she was widely known and esteemed for a life of unselfish devotion to the happiness of her family and those abut her. She had attained a ripe age, her 74th birthday having been celebrated on the first of July.
Mrs. Redman was a Miss Maddox before marriage and belonged to a prominent family of the county. Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Saunders, Mrs. Sarah Guest; five sons, Col. W. C. Redman, Messrs. J. C. and W. C. Redman, of Butts county, T. E. Redman, of McRae and L. F. Redman of Griffin; one sister, Mrs. J. Matt McMichael and one brother, Mr. Charlie Maddox, of South Georgia and several grandchildren.
The funeral was held from the residence of Mr. W. C. Redman Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and was largely attended, friends gathering to pay a last tribute. Rev. Mr. Askew conducted the services. Interment was in the Redman-Harper family cemetery.
In their bereavement the family have the sympathy of a host of friends.
Butts County Progress July 24, 1914
Stark.
Mrs. Sarah Redman died at her home near Stark Monday morning after a long illness. She was one among God's children and will meet her loved ones over on the other shore. The funeral took place at the Maddox cemetery Tuesday morning.
Redman, Thomas Emory
The Jackson Progress-Argus August 13, 1926
MR. Thomas E. Redman Passed Away Wednesday.
Relatives and friends in Butts county were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Thomas E. Redman, which occurred Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock at his home in Helena, Ga. He had been in declining health for the past several months but was critically ill for only ten days.
Mr. Redman was born and reared in Butts county, a son of the late W. T. C. Redman, and was connected with a prominent and pioneer family of this section. He moved to south Georgia several years ago and had been residing in Helena. Mr. Redman was held in high esteem for his many sterling traits of character. He was a member of the Methodist church and was 66 years of age.
He is survived by his widow, who was a Miss Lucy Barnes, of this county, before marriage; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Dance, Mrs. Emily Fussell and Mrs. Belle Arrendale, the latter of Birmingham, four brothers, Mr. J. C. Redman, Col. C. L. Redman and Mr. W. C. Redman of Jackson, and Mr. Luther Redman of Covington; two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Saunders, of Chauncy, Ga., and Mrs. Sarah Guest, of Atlanta.
The body was brought to Jackson Wednesday night and funeral services were held at Stark Methodist church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Many friends of the family gathered for a final tribute and the lovely floral offerings showed the high esteem in which he was held. The services were conducted by Rev. W. S. Adams, and interment was in the church yard.
Redman, William Cliett
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1967
W. C. Redman Sr. Buried Sunday At Stark Rites
Mr. William Cliett Redman, 86, widely known retired farmer and businessman, died Saturday morning, July 15, at his residence, 459 E. Second Street, following a, long period of declining health. Mr. Redman had been critically ill for the past several weeks.
A native of Butts County, Mr. Redman was the son of Mr. William Thomas Carter Redman and Mrs. Sara Maddox Redman, also of Butts County. For a long number of years Mr. Redman was engaged in farming in the Stark community and for many years, as long as health permitted, was engaged with his two sons in the operation of Redman Seed Company. Mr. Redman was the second oldest member of the Stark Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at five o'clock from the Stark Methodist Church with the Rev. Edward E. Galloway, pastor, and Rev. A. E. Barton, a former pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the cemetery of the Stark Methodist Church.
Mr. Redman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Yancey Redman; five daughters, Mrs. Charlie Long, Mrs. Harold Vaughn, Mrs. Harold Brooks and Mrs. Nevin Duffey, all of Jackson, Mrs. Loy Wilson of Milledgeville; two sons, Malvin Redman and William Cliett Redman Jr., both of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Sara Guest of Jackson; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons and included Harold Brooks Jr., Douglas Brooks, Dr. Jerry Long, Dr. Randolph Long, Jimmy Long, Larry Wilson, Sonny Wilson, and Gary Pecht.
Redman, William Grady
Jackson Progress Argus 9 Aug 1956
Grady Redman, 47, Prominent Farmer Was Buried Friday
Funeral services for William Grady Redman, 47, prominent Jasper county farmer and civic leader, who died early Thursday morning at his home, were held Friday afternoon at four o'clock at the Stark Methodist Church in Butts county with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. R. C. Owens, Rev. Francis Stewart and Rev. Don Welch officiated, and paid high tribute upon the loss of this esteemed community leader.
Mr. Redman died early Thursday morning after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Widely known for his generosity, Mr. Redman's greatest joy came in helping others especially those in need, and his friends among both races were legion.
Mr. Redman was a steward and member of the Stark Methodist Church and supported the endeavors of his church with loyalty and devotion. .
Pallbearers were Marion Stone, Coy Hooper, J. J. Bell, Donald Bankston, Sam Redman, Max Redman
Survivors include his wife the former Miss Louise Lane; parerits, Mr. and Mrs. William Cliett Redman Sr.; five sisters, Mrs. C. R. Long, Jackson, Mrs. J. L. Wilson, Lyerly; Mrs. H. H. Vaughn, Mrs. George H. Brooks, Mrs. N. L. Duffey, all of Jackson; two brothers, Malvin Redman and Cliett Redman Jr., Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Redman, William Morris, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Jul 1964
Former Mayor W. M. Redman Sr. Victim of Heart Attack Saturday
William Morris Redman Sr., 71, principal architect of Jackson's progress while serving 26 years as mayor before retiring Jan. 1, 1963, died about 8:10 o'clock Saturday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He entered the hospital again Saturday morning after being discharged Thursday afternoon, having been hospitalized the first time Monday night suffering from what was then believed an acute attack of indigestion.
His tenure as mayor spanned years of depression and prosperity with the city's growth built on a policy of sound fiscal responsibility and a program of industrialization begun in the mid-fifties. Under his leadership the present and attractive City Hall was erected at a cost of well over $50,000 on a cash basis. In fact, so efficiently was the city run on its pay-as-you-go basis that Jackson gained much favorable publicity as a model city.
Born in Butts County, Mr. Redman was the son of Charles L. Redman and Mrs. Leola Shields Redman. Following his schooling locally, he entered the University of Georgia and graduated in the class of 1915. He was a member of the old Jackson Rifles and was a veteran of World War 1.
Following his discharge from the Army, he began the practice (?)
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph Shea and Rev. A. E. Barton, both former pastors, assisting Rev. Marvin Brewer, pastor, at the funeral rites. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving Mr. Redman are his wife, Mrs. Lorna Campbell Thomason Redman, of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Hawkins, Bergenfield, N. J.; two sons, W. M. Redman Jr., Atlanta, and Lee Redman, Forest Park; three sisters, Mrs. E. D. Patrick, Jackson, Mrs. Fred Thaxton, Griffin; Mrs. Mary Richardson, Atlanta; one brother, Col. Charles Redman, U. S. Army, Springfield, Va.; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Forming honorary escorts as tribute to the civic leader were members of the Men's Bible Class of the Jackson Methodist Church, members of the Jackson Kiwanis Club, the Board of Stewards of the Jackson Methodist Church, officers and members of the Flint Bar Association, and the County Commissioners.
Pallbearers were C. M. Daniel Jr., W. O. Ball, Bill Sasser, John L. Coleman, J. Avon Gaston, and Gordon Bankston, all present or past councilmen. Mayor C. B. Brown Jr. is vacationing this week in Florida with his family and thus was unable to serve as pallbearer.
As further tribute to the esteem in which Mr. Redman was held business houses, stores, shops and filling stations within the city closed during the hour of the funeral. A tremendous throng of mourners, many from over the state, overflowed the church for the services.
Redman, William Morris, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Nov 1968
Wm. Redman Jr. To Be Buried Here Today
Graveside services will be held in Jackson this afternoon at four o'clock from the Jackson City Cemetery for William M. Redman Jr., who died late Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Administration Hospital in Atlanta following a lengthy illness.
A native of Jackson, Mr. Redman was the son of Mrs. Lorna Thomason Redman and the late Mr. William Morris Redman Sr. who served as mayor of Jackson for more than 24 years. Mr. Redman attended the University of Georgia and was a practicing attorney until ill health forced his retirement. He resided at 321 Fon Du Lac Drive, Stone Mountain.
Funeral services will be conducted at Trinity Chapel in Stone Mountain at two o'clock with interment to follow in the Jackson City Cemetery. A. S. Turner and Sons will be in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Redman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Rooks Redman of Stone Mountain; three daughters, Mrs. J. D. Creel of Decatur; Misses Brenda and Carol Redman of Stone Mountain; mother, Mrs. W. M. Redman Sr. of Bergenfield, N. J.; a sister, Mrs. Frank Hawkins of Bergenfield, N. J.; a brother, J. Lee Redman of Forest Park.
Redman, William Thomas Carter
Middle Georgia Argus May 31, 1887
On Saturday morning at 2 o'clock Mr. Redman succumbed to the grim monster, and passed quietly away into eternity. He had been sick for several days with what is known as urinia(?), from which his attending physicians, Drs. Butner and Ellis, could not raise him, and he willingly agreed to the call of his Master and died as a noble Christian saying that his last moments were the happiest of his life. Mr. Redman had been a prominent man in both county and church, and his friends were all who knew him. His remains were interred at the Maddox burial grounds on Sunday, Rev. J. W. Beck conducting the funeral ceremonies.
We extend to all the bereaved ones our sympathy in their hours of grief.
Middle Georgia Argus June 7, 1887
In Memoriam
"Another silver cord has been loosened, another bowl broken." Death has triumphed over morality and another soul rests with God. It is with a sad and heavy thought, not hopeless heart, we chronicle the death of our friend and brother in Christ, the deceased W. T. C. Redman, who fell asleep on the 20th of May 1887. The sorrow that we shall see his face no more on earth! His departure of this life will cause many sad tears; and yet we feel that our loss is his eternal gain; while he can never come to us again, we may, lay faithfulness to the God he loved, join him by and by with all the blood washed through in our Father's home on high. Glory to God in the hopes of a reunion! Farewell dear friend for a ***! To your memory that can never fade from our hearts, we pay this last tribute of respect and gratitude. Sweet be your rest till the resurrection morn. Thou shall sleep but not forever, in the cold and silent grave. Butts county now sustains the loss of a prominent citizen; the M. E. Church at Stark a faithful member, ever true and devoted to the cause. His companion also sustains the loss of a husband, the children a kind and loving father.
Thou art gone yes thou heart fled
For ye are numbered with the dead
God has taken thee from this earth
To dwell with angels in their mirth.
The messenger came and called thee home
From this vile earth no more to roam,
To dwell in realms of bliss and love
In the honored peace that's throned above.
A FRIEND
Redmond, Maggie
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Aug 1979
Redmond Rites Held August 1st
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Redmond, of 638 Federal Terrace, S.E., Atlanta, were held Wednesday ,August 1st, at one o'clock from the Over Coming Church of God, Atlanta. Bishop Redmond and Elder C. Davis officiated. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery, Jackson.
Mrs. Redmond died July 29th at Grady Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Clifford Redmond; two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Johnson and Ms. Joann Redmond; four sons, Mr. James Hendricks, Mr. Frank Redmond, Mr. Thomas Redmond and Mr. Curtis Redmond; a brother, Mr. Will Henry Williamson; twelve grandchildren.
Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reed, Ray Terrell
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Dec 1966
Marietta Man Shoots Self In Motel Here
A Marietta man, listed by Jackson Police Chief Watson Vaughn as Ray Terrell Reed, 38, of Route 3, Wylie Road, was discovered dead at 10:15 o'clock Wednesday morning on the floor of his room at the Heart of Jackson Motel from a gunshot wound in the head.
A coroner's jury, empanelled by Butts County Coroner Dr. Jack R. Newman, ruled during an inquest Wednesday afternoon at Haisten's Funeral Home that death resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the instrument used being a 38-caliber revolver.
According to a statement from Kyle McMichael, owner of the motel, Mr. Reed had been despondent lately and only the night preceding his death had spoken of "ending it all." A note was found in the victim's room.
It was reported that Mr. Reed was employed on the construction of the Georgia Diagnostic Center and Maximum Security Prison. It was also reported that Mr. Reed is survived by a wife and four children. Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta, will be in charge of arrangements.
Reems, David Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Jun 1981
Reems Rites Held Wednesday
Little David Paul Reems, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Reems of Jackson, died Monday night at Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, David and Janice Norsworthy Reems of Jackson, one sister Shawn Greer, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Norsworthy of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reems, Sneak, Ala. Great-grandparents Mrs. Fannie Mae Maddox, Mrs. Mildred Norsworthy both of Jackson, several aunts and uncles also survive.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Pepperton Cemetery with Rev. Charles Howell officiating. Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Reems, Paul M.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jun 1991
Mr. Paul M. Reems, 69, of Griffin died Thursday, June 27, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Services were conducted Saturday at Teamon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Harold Warren and the Rev. Swayne Pool officiating. Interment was in Westwood Gardens. Mr. Reems was born in Putnam County, son of the late Henry and Sally H. Reems.
He was a veteran of the U. S: Army having served during World War II and served 12 years in the Georgia National Guard. Mr. Reems was retired from the Georgia Experiment Station and a member of Teamon Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lawrence Reems; sons send daughters-in-law, Thomas Reems of Griffin, David and Janice Reems of Jackson, and Wesley and Nancy Reems of Griffin; brother, Pete Reems of Commerce; sisters, Belle McCall of Sneed, Ala., and Katie Gulbreth of Riverdale; grandchildren, Misty Goen of Griffin, Shawn Greer and Dave Reems, both of Jackson, Lindsay Reems of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
McCullough Funeral Home Westwood Chapel in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Reese, Dennis Michael
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Feb 1969
Monroe Mishap Takes Life of Dennis Reese
Dennis Michael Reese, 19, was burned to death Friday afternoon about four o'clock when the automobile in which he was returning to Jackson from Macon overturned, pinning him in the wreckage. The accident happened 1.5 miles south of the Plant Camellia entrance on Georgia Highway 87 in Monroe County.
The popular young boy, a 1967 graduate of Jackson High School, was dead on arrival at Macon City Hospital.
Troopers from the Griffin Post of Georgia State Patrol, said the car apparently ran out of control and overturned several times. Mr. Reese was trapped inside the car when it caught fire and burned.
A native of Spalding County, Mr. Reese was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reese, and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was employed at Avondale Mills and it was reported that he was on his way back to Jackson from Macon where he had made a trip to pick up some parts for Avondale.
Funeral services for the young man were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor, and Rev. T. H. Wilder, a former pastor, officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Reese is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reese of Jackson; two brothers, Eddie Reese, USAF, Turkey; Ricky Reese, Jackson; grandmother, Mrs. Florence Chalk, Dunnard, Ark.
Pallbearers were Bill Morris, Chester Evans, M. L. Hodges Jr., Larry Morgan, Philip Bunch, Porter Cawthon.
The death of Mr. Reese Friday brought to four the number of Butts County residents who have been killed on Highway 87, the Macon Short Route, within the last thirty days. Three Jackson men, William P. (Pete) Brooks, Herman L. Cawthon, and Joseph L. Reeves, were killed January 8th while on their way to work in Macon when their car ran into and under the rear of a gravel truck near the Bibb-Monroe County line in Monroe County.
The death of Mr. Reese raised the toll in the five county area covered by the Griffin Post to eight for January. This compares with six for the same period last year. The five county area includes Butts, Spalding, Lamar, Monroe and Henry Counties.
Reese, Dovie Mae Norris
Jackson Progress Argus
Pepperton Rites Sunday For Mrs. Edward L. Reese
Mrs. Dovie Mae Norris Reese, 72, died Friday morning, August 30th, at Jasper Memorial Hospital following a brief illness although she had been in declining health
for some time.
A native of Warren County, Mrs. Reese was born May 13, 1896, the daughter of Mr. Joe Norris and Mrs. Lillie Baker Norris. She was the widow of Edward Lane Reese who was killed in a traffic accident several years ago.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church with Rev. J. S. Brown, pastor, and Rev. R. W. Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Reese is survived by two sons, Robert Reese and Edward Reese, both of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Arnold Cheek of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Rollie Williamson of Flovilla, Mrs. Lilly Myron Crane of Jackson, and Mrs. Lena Coker of Macon; one- brother, Clyde Norris of Jackson; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Dennis Reese, Sonny Harper, Travis Harper, Sammy Byrd, Tyrone Williamson and Tim Whiting.
Reese, Eddie Lane
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Nov 1965
Man Is Killed Several Injured In Sunday Crash
A head-on crash of a car and pick-up truck on a dirt country road four miles northeast of Jackson late Sunday afternoon left one person dead and seven other persons injured, two seriously.
Killed in the tragic accident which happened about 5:40 Sunday afternoon was Mr. Eddie Lane Reese, 72, of Route 2, Jackson. Injured in varying degrees were his wife, Mrs. Dovie Mae Norris Reese, Gordon A. Reese, brother of the deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cheek, Sammy Byrd and Elaine Byrd. All of the above were passengers in the automobile driven, according to State Patrol reports, by Mrs. Ouida Cheek. Passengers in the pick-up truck, allegedly driven by Chester Evans, were his wife, Mrs. Vannilu Fletcher Evans, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Baker Fletcher.
The two vehicles collided in approximately the center of the dirt road connector, known locally as the Pratt Smith Road which connects Hall's Bridge Road with the Stark post road, the short field road being approximately one-half mile long. The automobile in which the Reese party were riding was traveling eastward in the direction of the Reese home while the pickup was headed in a westwardly direction.
Corporal C. L. Taylor and Trooper John King of the State Patrol of Griffin investigated the crash and said that evidence indicated the victim was thrown partially through the windshield of the car and was believed to have been killed instantly. The crash occurred at the brow of a sharp hill with the actual collision taking place almost directly on the top of the knoll.
The injured were rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital by ambulances and by Butts County officers. The more seriously injured were transferred shortly afterwards to Macon Hospital. These included Mr. and Mrs. Cheek Mr. Gordon Reese and Mrs. Baker Fletcher. Admitted to Sylvan Grove Hospital were Mrs. Chester Evans and Mrs. E. L. Reese.
Funeral services for Mr. Reese were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church with the Rev. James Burleson, pastor of the Pepperton Church, and Rev. Bill Thomas, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Reese was born in Warren County, son of Mr. Marion A. Reese and Mrs. Mollie Walker Reese. He was a retired employee of Pepperton Cotton Mills and was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dovie Mae Norris Reese; one daughter, Mrs. Arnold Cheek two sons, Robert Reese and Edward Reese; one brother, Gordon A. Reese, all of Jackson; eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Joe Cheek Richard Crane, Carrol Harper, Bob Whiten, Marian Cheek and Harold Wilson.
Reese, Helen Elizabeth Gregg
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Aug 1973
Heart Attack Sunday Claims Mrs. Reese
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Gregg Reese, 44, of 37 A Main Street, East Jackson, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, August 26th, about 4:15 o'clock in the Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Death resulted from an apparent heart seizure.
Born in Spalding County September 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Carl Gregg of Butts County and Mrs. Clara Barnett Gregg of Jackson, who survives. Mrs. Reese had spent most of her life in Jackson and was an employee of Avondale Mills. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor, and Rev. A. L. Price, pastor of Second Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Pepperton Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reese is survived by her husband, Edward Reese; two sons, Wesley Reese and Kelvin (Skippy) Reese; one brother, Wilbur Gregg; one sister, Miss Catherine Gregg; mother, Mrs. Clara Gregg, all of Jackson; a foster sister, Mrs. Teresa Crowell of Germany; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers for Mrs. Reese were Ricky Reese, Eddie Reese, Grover Kitchens, Robert Hooken, Richard Crane and Lamar King.
Reese, Travis Fenton
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Oct 1985
Travis Fenton Reese, 90, of Jenkinsburg died Thursday night at Henry General
Hospital after an extended illness.
Mr. Reese was a native of Chambers County, Ala., son of the late John and Rebecca Reese. A retired textile worker, be was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include two sons, William H. Reese of Forsyth and Travis H. Reese of Acworth; daughters, Evelyn Harrison of McDonough and Annie Mae Nelson and Nebi Wyatt, both of LaGrange; nephew, Sam Smith of Jackson; large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev, Gary Barnes officiating. Burial was in Glen Abby Cemetery near Winter Haven, Fla.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Albert Wood
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Feb 1989
Albert Wood Reeves, a resident at Hilltop Nursing Home in Monroe County, died Saturday morning at Henry General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating.
Burial was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
Mr. Reeves was a former resident of the Jackson Lake community.
Survivors include three sisters, Billie Williams of Indian Springs, Julia Waldrop of Forsyth, and Betty Sarkis of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Doc Reeves of Indian Springs; several nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Avery Varner
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Aug 1993
Avery Varner Reeves, 92, died Fri., Aug. 13, at Candler General Hospital after a long illness.
Graveside services were held Mon., Aug. 16, at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. Reeves was born in Butts County and lived in Savannah for more than 50 years. He was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge 757 in Birmingham, Ala. He was a retired superintendent with Espy Construction Company.
Survivors include wife Alma A. Reeves of Savannah; sister Velma Blake of Conyers; and several nieces and nephews. Fox and Weeks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Benjamin Franklin
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Feb 1980
Reeves Rites Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mr. Benjamin Franklin Reeves, 58, of Charleston, S. C. were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Chuck McCrackin officiated and interment was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
Born in Butts County, he was the son of the late Mr. William B. Reeves and the late Mrs. Frances Clark Reeves.
He was a retired construction superintendent, a veteran of World War II and a graduate of Jackson High School in the class of 1940. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Julia Waldrep, Forsyth, Mrs. Billie Williams, Indian Springs and Mrs. Betty Sarkis, of Norfold, Va.; four brothers, Albert R. Reeves, Jackson, Joseph C. Reeves, Burford, W. G. Reeves, Indian Springs and Carl D. Reeves, of Milledgeville; two uncles, several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Carl Daniel
Jackson Progress Argus 1 Aug 1984
Carl Daniel (Dan) Reeves of the Veterans Home in Milledgeville died Tuesday morning. He was a native of Butts County and a former resident of Macon.
Survivors include a son, John Daniel Reeves of Macon; daughter, Anna Reeves of Atlanta; two grandchildren; sisters, Julia Waldrep of Forsyth, Billie Williams of Indian Springs, and Betty Sarkis of Norfolk, Va.; brothers, Albert Reeves of Jackson Lake and W. G. Reeves of Indian Springs; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson.
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Aug 1984
Carl Daniel (Dan) Reeves of the Veterans Home in Milledgeville died July 31. He was a native of Butts County and a former resident of Macon.
Survivors include a son, John Daniel Reeves of Macon; daughter, Anna Frances Reeves of Atlanta; two grandchildren; sisters, Julia Waldrep of Forsyth, Billie Williams of Indian Springs, and Betty Sarkis of Norfolk, Va.; brothers, Albert Reeves of Jackson Lake and W. G. Reeves of Indian Springs; several nieces and nephews.
Services were conducted Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Duke officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were W. A. Cook, Glen Brantley Billy Leverette Frank McMichael, Jimmy Cornell, and Danny Hoard.
Reeves, Ezra Jackson
Jackson Progress Argus 11 May 1961
Ezra J. Reeves Died Saturday in Griffin Hospital
Funeral services for Ezra Jackson Reeves, 61, of Route 4, Jackson who died Saturday evening about 10:15 o'clock at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital, were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. J. C. McGaha, Rev. T. F. Ellison, and Rev. J. B. Bennett officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A widely known, retired contractor and carpenter. Mr. Reeves had been in declining health for several years and was admitted to the hospital only a few hours before his death Saturday evening. Born in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Jackson L. Reeves and Mrs. Lena Castleberry Reeves, who survives. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nannie Elizabeth Hale Reeves; mother, Mrs. Jackson L. Reeves, Jackson; two sons, Joe Reeves and Wayne Reeves, both of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Couch, Macon; three brothers, Paul Reeves, Jackson; Roy Reeves, Forsyth; Fred Reeves, Milledgeville; seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Victor Brown, Oscar Weaver Jr., P. H. Weaver, Francis Weldon, F. S. Powell, Albert Maddox.
Honorary pallbearers included Grady Brooks, Tom Bond, L. C. Webb Wade Hammond, V. H. Ham, Curtis Kelly, Curtis Taylor, Dr. W. G, Hicks, Millard Faulkner and James Gilbert.
Reeves, Frances Folsom Clark
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 13, 1949.
Mrs. W. B. Reeves Called by Death.
Mrs. Frances Folsom Clark Reeves, 62, wife of W. B. Reeves, died in a Macon hospital Friday morning after a serious illness of three weeks and a period of feeble health of several months.
She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. Clark, prominent residents of Butts county. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist church and had a wide circle of friends who regret to know of her passing.
In addition to her husband, former mail carrier on route 2 Jackson, she is survived by five sons, Albert W., Joseph C., William G., B. F. Reeves, all of Jackson, and Carl D. Reeves of Macon; three daughters, Mrs. S. A. Waldrop of Forsyth; Mrs. C. C. Williams of Jackson and Mrs. Jimmy Sarkis of Louisville, Ky.; three sisters, Misses Carrie and Susie Clark and Mrs. Hines W. Young of Jackson; five brothers, T. E., Harvey, Willie, John and Fred Clark of Jackson; six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Macedonia church Sunday at 4 p.m. and Rev. Gaither Briggs and Rev. R. G. Hartman officiated. The pallbearers were Leonard B. Tolbert, William Holloway, Leonard Gregory, Austin Mills, George C. Coleman and Dan Hoard.
Burial was in the church cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of plans.
Reeves, G. B., Mrs.
The Jackson Progress-Argus October 19, 1923
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Broom will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Broom's mother, Mrs. G. B. Reeves, at her home in Palmetto Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Palmetto.
Reeves, Harmon M.
The Jackson Progress-Argus August 5, 1921
Mr. Harmon Reeves Died July 20 After Long Illness.
Following an illness of several months duration, Mr. Harmon Reeves, 63 years of age, passed away at his home near Locust Grove Thursday morning of the past week. Dropsy was given as the cause of death.
Surviving the deceased are his wife and a daughter, Mrs. Zack Hardy; two sons, Messrs. J. J. Reeves and Jarrell Reeves.
The funeral was held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at Macedonia church. Rev. J. R. Jordan, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
Reeves, Jack
The Butts County Progress June 6, 1913
Blount.
His friends were pained to learn of the death of Mr. Jack Reeves, which occurred at his home here Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, He is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter, one brother and also one sister.
The Butts County Progress June 6, 1913
Mr. Jack Reeves Passed Away On Saturday Last.
After an illness of several months, Mr. Jack Reeves died at his home in Monroe county Saturday night of tuberculosis. He was about 45 years of age and a native of this county. Mr. Reeves was a good citizen and was held in high esteem by his fellow citizens.
He is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral was held at Pleasant Grove, Monroe county, Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. J. A. Sprayberry of the Flovilla Methodist church.
The Jackson Argus June 6, 1913
Blount Brevities.
Death of Mr. Jack Reeves.
Mr. Jack Reeves died at his home near Blount Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. His death was not unexpected, as he had been ill a long time. He was conscious until his death came, when all his family was around his bedside to receive his final good-bys and give him the promise he asked for that they meet him in heaven. The funeral was held from Pleasant Grove church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. J. A. Sprayberry, of Flovilla, conducting the services. Besides his wife there survives Mr. Reeves one daughter, four sons, a brother and sister and other close relatives.
Reeves, James Sanders
Jackson Progress-Argus 11 Sep 1941
J. S. Reeves is Called by Death
The death of Mr. James Sanders Reeves, 60 years of age, one of the county's widely known citizens, occurred in the Macon Hospital at 1:20 Tuesday afternoon. He became ill Monday and was removed to the hospital where a heart attack proved fatal after a few hours' illness.
Born in Butts county, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Reeves, he had spent practically all of his life here. For the past several months Mr. Reeves had been employed on national defense projects in Atlanta, Macon and other centers and recently had been engaged in the construction of Gamp Wheeler in Macon. He was recognized as a skilled carpenter and his services were always in demand. He was a man of agreeable personality and was highly esteemed by a host of friends. He was a member of Cedar Rock church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Alice Williams of Butts county; one son, W. M. Reeves of Atlanta; four daughters, Mrs. E. F. Welch, Mrs. J. L. Maddox and Mrs. T. W. Henson, all of Atlanta, and Miss Jewel Reeves of Jackson; three brothers, W. B. Reeves of Indian Springs; A. V. Reeves of Conley and W. H. Reeves of Valdosta; five sisters, Mrs. Willie Cook and Mrs. W. L. Thurston of Jackson; Mrs. Eva Carter of Lakeland, Fla; Mrs. Rosa Duke of Covington, and Mrs. Velma Jackson of Atlanta.
Impressive funeral services were held at Cedar Rock church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. J. C. Callaway as officiating minister. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends, many from Atlanta, Macon, Griffin and other cities, including the superintendents of projects where Mr. Reeves had worked. Tribute was paid by lovely floral offerings, the gift of friends, relatives and organizations.
The pallbearers were B. H. Hodges, W. C. Godsey, Frank Lummus, Roy McMichael, Rupert Washington, Joe McMichael.
Burial was in the churchyard with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Jody Michael
Jackson Progress Argus 22 May 1985
Jody Michael Reeves, 10, son of Mike and Cissy Reeves of 6281 Amhurst Drive, Riverdale, died Thursday at Clayton General Hospital following an
illness of years.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Kathy Hope Reeves of Riverdale; grandparents, Katherine Gibbins of Hapeville, Earl C. Gibbins of Franklin, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Connell of Jackson; great- grandmothers, Maggie Gibbins of Cordwell, Mo., and Elizabeth Reeves of Jackson; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. George Malcolm and the Rev. Joe Parham officiating. Burial was in the Liberty cemetery.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Buddy Joe Gibbins, Johnny Gibbins, Jobo Gibbins, Billy Gibbins, and Kenny Chesser.
Reeves, John David
Jackson Progress Argus August 26, 1954
Master John D. Reeves Died Monday Morning
Master John David Reeves, three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wayne Reeves of Jackson, died Monday morning in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. H. P. McDonald and the Rev. Wallace Smarr officiating. Burial was in the churchyard and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Besides his parents the child is survived by a sister, Alice Faye, and two brothers, William Jackson and Marion Wayne Reeves; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Reeves of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Weldon of Forsyth.
Reeves, John James
Jackson Progress Argus 18 May 1961
John R. Reeves Buried Friday at Macedonia Rites
Funeral services for Mr. John James Reeves, 83, widely known retired farmer, were held Friday afternoon at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. T. H. Wilder, pastor, and the Rev. Dennie Doane, pastor of the Jenkinsburg Charge, officiating. Interment was in Macedonia cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Reeves died unexpectedly about 11 o'clock Thursday morning at his home near Jackson Dam on Route 2. He had been in declining health for a number of years. He was born in Jasper county, son of the late Harmon Reeves. and Mrs. Emma Deacon Reeves. He was a member of the Flovilla Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Roxie Lee Torbet Reeves; five step-children, Mrs. Joe Hoggard, Mrs. Jack Thompson, Mrs. S. R. Spangler, all of East Point; Mrs. Johnny Jewell, Albuquerque, N. M.; D. B. Plymale Jr., Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Calloway, East Point; half brother, Jewell Reeves, Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were L. R. Washington, Bedford Hardy, Carl Hays, Verlin Calloway, Kirby Vickers and Joe Hoggard.
Reeves, Johnny Arthur
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jun 1990
Johnny Arthur Reeves, 48, of 112 Fisher St. in Warner Robins died Thursday in Houston County.
The funeral was held Sunday, June 10, at Green Acres Baptist Church in Warner Robins, with the Rev. Steve Scoggins officiating. Burial was in Magnolia Park Cemetery in Warner Robins.
A native of Jasper county, Mr. Reeves lived in Warner Robins for a number of years.
He was an auto body repairman and a Vietnam War Army veteran. Mr. Reeves was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Addie W. Reeves of Warner Robins; sisters, Myrna Browning of Bonaire and Gail Bridges of Warner Robins; brothers, Colin Reeves of Jackson, Milton Reeves, Asa Reeves Jr., Luther A. Reeve Sr., James H. Reeves, and Donnie Reeves, all of Warner Robins.
McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins was charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Joseph Clark
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Jul 1983
Joseph Clark Reeves, 73, of 89 E. Park St., Buford, died July 20 at his residence.
A native of Butts County, Mr. Reeves was the son of the late William Benjamin
Reeves and Frances Clark Reeves. He was a retired construction worker and a member of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army.
Survivors include two sons, William Joseph Reeves of the U. S. Navy and Larry Reeves of Posen, Ill; seven grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Julia Waldrep of Forsyth, Mrs. Billie WilIiams of Indian Springs, and Mrs. Betty Sarkis of North Fork;. Va.; brothers, Albert Reeves of Jackson Lake, W. G. Reeves of Indian Springs, and Carl D. Reeves of Milledgeville; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday at Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. Larry Duke officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were W. A. Cook, Ed Williams, Bill Holloway, Mike Estes, Jimmy Moss, and Billy Leverette.
In lieu of flowers, it was requested that contributions be made to the Georgia Lung Association, 1386 Spring St., NW, Atlanta, Ga., 30367.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Joseph Lafayette
(See Brooks, William Pierson (Pete))
Reeves, Lena Castleberry
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Mar 1969
Mrs. Lena Reeves Died Thursday At Macon Home
Mrs. Lena Castleberry Reeves, 94, of 2074 Belmont Avenue, Macon, died at her home Thursday following a lengthy period of declining health.
Mrs. Reeves was a native of Butts County, the daughter of Mr. John Castleberry and Mrs. Ella Goen Castleberry. Mrs. Reeves was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Monroe County.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. James Burleson officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reeves is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Arlene Couch of Macon; three sons, Paul Reeves of Jackson, Roy C. Reeves of Forsyth, and C. F. Reeves of Milledgeville; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.
Reeves, Lenora Fitch
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jul 1980
Reeves Rites Held June 21
Funeral services for Mrs. Lenora Fitch Reeves of Jackson were held Saturday, June 21st, at 2 o'clock from the Macedonia Baptist Church. Rev. L. Huff, Pastor, and Rev. J. L. Freeman officiated. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery.
Mrs. Reeves passed June 17th at the Westbury Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Ella Fitch. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church where She served on the usher board.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Grier of Jackson, Mrs. Jessie Strickland of Atlanta; one nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fitch of Jackson; two aunts, Mrs. Roxie Davis and Mrs. Julia Fitch both of Jackson; one uncle, Mr. Jesse Nutt of Jackson.
Berry Trimier and Lewis Sims were in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Marion Wilson
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1987
Marion Wilson Reeves, 83, of Route 2, Jackson, the Jackson Lake community, died Thursday night at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a brief illness.
Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta with the Rev. Steve Hart officiating.
Mr. Reeves was born in Fayette County, son of Walter Raymond Reeves and Deana Albirtha Morris Reeves. He was employed for many years as chief mechanic for John Smith Chevrolet in Atlanta, and he worked several years for Settle & Robison in Jackson.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie M. Reeves; sisters, Mamie Reeves and Johnnie Mae Reeves, both of Atlanta; stepchildren, Arthur Potter, Larry and Ledarie Mosley of Baxley and Lutricia Rathel of Jackson; eight grandchildren.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Mary Alice Williams
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 31, 1962
Mrs. J. S. Reeves, 79, widow of the late Mr. Reeves, died unexpectedly at her residence on Route 1, Jackson, Thursday morning.
The former Mary Alice Williams, she was the daughter of the late Mr. William Pitts Williams and Mrs. Susan Miles Williams of Butts County. She was a member of the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church and a lifelong resident of Butts County.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Partain, pastor, and Rev. B. W. Hancock, pastor of Hapeville Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Cedar Rock Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reeves is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. L. Maddox, Hapeville; Mrs. E. F. Welch and Mrs. Duane Leverette, both of Jackson; Mrs. P. W. Hinson, Dunnellon, Fla.; one son, W. M. Reeves, Hapeville; three sisters, Mrs. N. C. Williamson and Mrs. J. D. Williams, both of Jackson; Mrs. Tom Maddox, Macon; three brothers, W. A. Williams and E. A. Williams, both of Jackson; Fred Williams, Atlanta; four grandchildren, Hugh Maddox, Janice Maddox, both of Atlanta; Mike Henson of Dunellon, Fla.; Carole Leverette of Jackson; one great-grandchildren, Cynthia Maddox of Atlanta.
Pallbearers were Hulon Cook, Fred Cook, Russell Cawthon, Levi Maddox, Curtis Williamson, and Morris Williams.
Reeves, Mary Ann
The Jackson Progress-Argus November 30, 1923
Indian Spring.
Mr. and Mr. E. D. Hoard, Miss Joe Varner and Mrs. Carrie Collier attended the funeral of Miss Mary Ann Reeves at the Hoard burial ground. Miss Reeves died in Barnesville after a long illness. She formerly lived in Butts county and had many friends here.
The Jackson Progress-Argus December 7, 1923
Miss Mary A. Reeves Dies In Barnesville.
Friends in Jackson and Butts county of Miss Mary Ann Reeves will regret to learn of her death, which occurred Thursday, November 22, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Josephine Reeves, at Barnesville.
Miss Reeves was seventy-seven years old and was a native of Butts county, and was visiting her sister at the time of her death. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Reeves, the former of whom died in 1854.
She was a beautiful Christian character and possessed intellect and thriftiness to a marked degree. After her father's death she began the active support of her mother and three younger sisters. She was a consistent member of Macedonia Baptist church and found much pleasure in active church work.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning, the 24th, at the home of her sister, by Rev. Arthur Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Jackson also conducted the services at the grave, at the Hoard burial ground, and paid a beautiful tribute to her life of service and sacrifice.
Miss Reeves is also survived by another sister, Mrs. Susie McCord, of Pelham.
Reeves, Mary Ann "Dollie" Blanks
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Pct 1932
Mrs. Dollie Reeves Is Taken by Death
The death of Mrs. Dollie Reeves, aged 73, a beloved woman of the Indian Spring community, occurred Monday night, at the home of her son, Mr. W. B. Reeves. Death followed an illness of a year and half, part of which time she was paralyzed, and caused regret to a wide circle of friends.
Mrs. Reeves was born and reared in Butts county and was connected with pioneer families. She was a daughter of Mr. Simon Banks and Mrs. Mary Ann Deason Banks. After the death of her father her mother married Mr. Silas Doby, well known Confederate veteran. She had been a member of Cedar Rock church since girlhood, joining at the age of 13. Mrs. Reeves was widely beloved for her many fine qualities of character.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Rosa Duke, of Covington; Mrs. L. D. Carter, of Lakeland, Fla.; Mrs. P. L. Mitchell, of Thomaston; Mrs. K. W. Cook, of Jackson; Mrs. W. L. Thurston, of Jenkinsburg; four sons, Messrs. J. S. and W. B. Reeves, of Butts county; A. V. Reeves, of Birmingham, Ala. and W. H. Reeves, of Liveoak, Fla.; one brother, Mr. J. T. Doby, of Atlanta.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Sardis church, with Rev. T. M. Callaway a n d Rev. J. B. Stodghill officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the churchyard.
Reeves, Mary E. Wells
Jackson Progress Argus Jun 5 1931
Mrs. Harmon Reeves Dies in Atlanta Home
The death of Mrs. Mamie Reeves, widow of the late Mr. H. M. Reeves and a former well known resident of Butts county, occurred at her home in Atlanta Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. She had been in declining health for some time, but news of her death was received with regret by a host of friends and relatives here.
Mrs. Reeves was born and reared in Butts county, moving a few years ago to Atlanta to reside. Before her marriage she was Miss Mamie Wells, daughter of the late Mr. P. B. M. Wells, former Butts county tax receiver and well known Confederate veteran. She was a member of the Martha Brown Methodist church in Atlanta
The body was brought to Jackson and funeral services held at Macedonia Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Paul T. Barth, of Atlanta, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Reeves is survived by a son, Mr. J. H. Reeves, of Atlanta; a stepson, Mr. J . J. Reeves, of Berner, and a step-daughter, Mrs. J. C. Callaway, of Atlanta.
Reeves, Mattie Paul
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Mar 1984
Paul Reeves, 87, of 3 Mill St., East Jackson, died the morning of March 14 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Reeves was born in Butts County, son of the late Jack Reeves and Lena Castleberry Reeves. He was retired from Avondale Mills and was a member of the Old Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Monroe County.
Survivors include a daughter, Helen Webber of Jackson; sons, Paul Reeves Jr. of Flovilla and John Billy Reeves of Jackson; five grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Grady Couch of Macon; brother, Fred Reeves of Milledgeville; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Burial was in the Pepperton cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ronnie DeVore, Timmy DeVore, Dr. Jack Newman, Richard Crane, Jackie Couch, Gerald Reeves and Wesley DeVore.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Nancy, Mrs.
Middle Georgia Argus April 27, 1886
Peekville;
Mrs. Nancy Reeves died a few days back. Her husband died fifty years ago.
Reeves, Nell Bates
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Jan 1978
Mrs. Reeves, Buried Friday In Atlanta.
Mrs. Nell Bates Reeves, 72, of Route 2, Jackson Lake Zone 35, died at noon Wednesday, January 4th, at the Newton county Hospital in Covington following a lengthy illness.
A native of Spalding county, Mrs. Reeves and her husband moved from Atlanta to the Jackson Lake Community in 1946 and were engaged in the real estate business on Jackson Lake for many years. She was a member of the Jackson Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Marion Wilson Reeves of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. David Beville officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.
Pallbearers were Frank Crick, Chilton Hurst, Roger King, Alton Smith, Cicero Bates, and J. D. Bates.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Reeves, Roy C.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1974
Roy Reeves Was Buried At Paran
Mr. Roy C. Reeves, 69, of Forsyth, died Friday, March 1st, in the Monroe County Hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Reeves was born in Monroe County on December 4 1904, the son of the late Mr.
Jack L. Reeves and Mrs. Lena Castleberry Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a former and life-long resident of Monroe County. He was a member of Paran Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, from the chapel of Andrew A. Dillon & Son Funeral Home in Forsyth. Rev. A. L. Price, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, of Jackson, and Dr. Griffin of Tift College officiated. Interment was in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Abernathy Reeves of Forsyth, a step-son, Glenn Abernathy, two brothers, Paul Reeves of Jackson and C. Frederick Reeves of Milledgeville; a Sister, Mrs. Grady Couch of Macon; several nieces and,
nephews.
Pallbearers were. nephews and included: Wayne Reeves, Paul Reeves, Jr., Billy Reeves, Gerald Reeves, Frederick Reeves and Jackie Couch.
Reeves, W. R. (Dena), Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Dec 1959
Mother M. W Reeves Passes In Atlanta
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Reeves sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Reeves mother Mrs. W. R. (Dena) Reeves, 77, of Atlanta, who died Saturday, December 12, at her home.
A native of Fayette county she had lived in Atlanta since 1919. She was the widow of W. R. Reeves a who died in 1933. Mrs. Reeves was a member of the Capital View Baptist Church.
Funeral services was Sunday afternoon at Spring Hill with Dr. John M. McGinnis officiating. Interment was in the Greenwood. H. M. Patterson & Son was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Mimie Reeves and Miss Johnnie Reeves both of Atlanta; son, M. W. Reeves, Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Crooks of Woodsey, Ga.; Mrs Willie Barnhart, Griffin; Mrs. Harry Cordon, Brooklyn, N.Y.; four brothers , Emmett, Grady, and Morris all of Fayetteville; Arthur Morris , Macon; one grandson.
Reeves, William Benjamin
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Feb 1954
Wm. B. Reeves Called By Death
William Benjamin Reeves, 72, retired farmer and a former rural mail carrier, died in the Macon Hospital Sunday afternoon as the result of a stroke suffered a week previously.
Mr. Reeves, born February 1, 1881, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Reeves of Butts . county. For many years he was the carrier on rural route No. 2 at the .Jackson post office. After this connection he moved to Indian Springs where he had resided for several years. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frances Folsom Reeves; five sons, Albert W. of Stockbridge; Joseph C. of Ozark, Ark.; W. G. of Indian Springs; C. D. of Macon and Benjamin F. Reeves of Savannah; three daughters, Mrs. S. A. Waldrop of Forsyth; Mrs. C. C. Williams of Indian Springs and Mrs. James Sarkis of Norfolk, Va. four sisters, Mrs. Willie Cook of Jackson; Mrs. Sady Carter of Lakeland, Fla.; Mrs. Rosa Duke of Porterdale; Mrs. Velma Blake of Atlanta; two brothers, W. H. and A. V. Reeves, both of Savannah; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p. m. at Macedonia Church with the Rev. Edgar Welch, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church yard with Peacock & Ball Funeral Home in charge.
The pallbearers were Dan Hoard, Charles Hamlin, W. L. Holloway, Joel Crane, Orville Kitchens and George Coleman.
Reeves, William H.
The Jackson Progress June 14, 1912
Mr. W. H. Reeves is Called By Death.
Within a few miles of where he was born and raised, Mr. W. H. Reeves, aged 59, died Thursday Afternoon as a result of injuries received in an accident while plowing on his farm, about three miles north of Jackson, two weeks ago. The deceased was well known throughout this section and was highly respected. Besides his widow, four sons and six daughters survive him. Funeral services were held at Sardis church, in Henry county, Friday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. M. S. Williams and Dr. R. VanDeventer officiating.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Butts County Progress June 14, 1912
W. H. Reeves Dies Suddenly.
Well known citizen passed away last Thursday afternoon.
Causing regret to a large number of friends and a surprise to all, was the death of Mr. W. H. Reeves, which occurred at his home a few miles from Jackson Thursday afternoon last. Mr. Reeves had been sick but a few days having been injured by being struck in the side by a plow the Saturday preceding his death. It was planned to take him to Atlanta for an operation, but the injury was more serious than it was thought to be and the patient passed away Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Reeves was known by a large number of people of the county and had a wide circle of friends. He was born and reared here, having been born April 8, 1863, and was 59 years of age at the time of his demise. He was liked by all who knew him and his passing is a blow to his family and the community.
Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, who was before marriage Miss Mary Alice Banks of Butts county; four sons, Messrs. J. S., W. B., Avery Varner and Walter D. Reeves; six daughters, Mrs. T. M. Duke, Mrs. T. E. Duke, Mrs. W. L. Thurston, Misses Eva, Velma and Hattie Lane Reeves; two brothers, H. M., and J. L. Reeves; one sister, Mrs. H. B. Martin, of Alabama.
The funeral was held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at Sardis church, Henry county, of which the deceased was a member. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Barron.
In their bereavement The Progress extends to the members of the family its sincere sympathy.
Reeves, William Marlin
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Dec 1966
Wm. M. Reeves Passes Tuesday At East Point
Mr. William Marlin Reeves, 58, of 780 Central Avenue, Hapeville, died Tuesday at the South Fulton Hospital in East Point.
Born and reared in Butts County, he was the son of the late Mr. John Sanders Reeves and Mrs. Mary Alice Reeves, both natives of Butts County. Mr. Reeves had resided in Atlanta for approximately, 35 years and was employed in the maintenance department at Agnes Scott College. He was a Mason and a member of Hapeville Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the chapel of Howard L. Carmichael & Sons Funeral Home in East Point, with the Rev William Lacey, pastor of the Hapeville Baptist Church, to officiate. Interment will be in College Park Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Thelma Griffin Reeves; four sisters, Mrs. E. F. Welch and Mrs. D. A. Leverette, both of Jackson; Mrs. J. L. Maddox of Hapeville, and Mrs. P. W. Henson of Dunellon, Fla.; two nieces and two nephews.
Reeves, Willie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Aug 1984
Mrs. Willie Mae Reeves of Railroad Ave., Flovilla, died Aug. 18.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin Reeves of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Princella Holland, Minnie Stewart and Betty Jean Reeves, all of Flovilla, and Elizabeth Watson of Atlanta; sons, Charlie Reeves of Orlando, Fla., Sgt. Howard Reeves of Oceanside, Calif., and Melvin Reeves Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Services were held Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Cork with the Rev. H. R. Wright officiating. Burial was in the Flovilla cemetery.
Trimier-Jackson Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Regan, E. J., Judge
The Jackson Progress-Argus April 23, 1926
Judge E. J. Regan Killed When Train Hits His Auto.
Was prominent as public man.
Former Judge of Superior Courts of Flynt Circuit served as attorney for public service commission.
Milner, Ga., April 19.
Judge E. J. Regan, 72, of McDonough, former superior court judge and at one time chairman of the democratic executive committee of Georgia, was almost instantly killed here this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock when the small coupe he was driving was struck by a Central of Georgia freight train. The car was demolished by the impact.
Judge Regan was removed to the home of J. W. Woodall, nearby, where he died shortly afterward.
Judge Regan had spent the forenoon attending court at Barnesville and was going to the home of Mr. Woodall on the west side of the railroad to confer with him, it is said, on legal matters. He was traveling south along the railroad and as he drove along the track the train bore down on him before he could get across the track or out of the car.
It is thought that the noise of the automobile prevented Judge Regan from hearing the approach of the train. He was traveling alone.
The body was removed to the home in McDonough and funeral plans will be announced later.
He is survived by his widow, two sons, Mr. Frank Regan, an attorney of Macon, and Ed Regan, with whom he practiced law at McDonough; three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Turner, of McDonough, Miss Kate Regan, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Redwine, of Fayetteville.
Judge Regan was one of the best known jurists in the state. He was formerly judge of the old Flint judicial circuit, comprising of the counties of Spalding, Pike, Fayette, Henry, Upson, Butts and Monroe. He was also formerly counsel for the Georgia public service commission and for many years occupied a prominent place in the political affairs of the state. He represented Henry county in the legislature for many years. For four years he served as chairman of the state executive committee. He also served his home town as mayor and held various other offices of trust and honor in his home city and Georgia.
Judge Regan was born in Rockdale county and in early life moved to McDonough, in Henry county. He took an active part in the social, religious and civic life of his community and was a beloved citizen of that city.
Judge Regan was well and favorable known in Butts county, where he had hundreds of friends who will hear of his tragic death with sincere sorrow. As judge of the superior courts of the Flint circuit he established a reputation as one of the leading jurists of the state. Retiring from that position, voluntarily, he resumed the practice of law and was well known at the Butts county bar, having appeared as counsel in many important matters. Personally, he was most democratic and likeable and possessed a personality that won and held friends.
In his last public appearance before a Butts county audience, speaking to the Kiwanis club the past fall, Judge Regan declared himself heartily in favor of road bonds and progress and development for Georgia, stating at that time that he had undergone a change of sentiment on this important question.
His death removes one of the state's most prominent public men and is a distinct to all Georgia.
Register, Robert Lamar
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Feb 1994
Robert Lamar Register of Flovilla died Mon, Feb. 14, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia Hospital in Macon.
Graveside services with Military Honors were held Wed., Feb. 16, in the Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, Ga.
Mr. Register was born May 2, 1925 in Houston County, Ala., son of the late Alley J. and Margaret Cook Register.
He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. After retiring from the 14th Air Force at Warner Robbins Air Force Base, he was a home builder in Dothan Alabama before moving to Flovilla.
Survivors include wife. Bill Floyd Register of Flovilla; son, Ronnie Register of Jacksonville, Fla; daughter Susan McRee of Albuquerque, N. M.; stepdaughter, Betty and Bill Sanders of Macon; step sons. Wimp and Margie Floyd and David and Linda
Floyd of Flovilla; mother, Margaret Register of Dothan, Ala.; brothers, Carroll Register of Tampa, Fla. and Larry Register of Dothan, Ala.; sister, Helen Morrow of Dothan, Ala.; and several grandchildren.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reid, Bobby Lee, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1988
Bobby Lee Reid Jr., 20, of Jenkinsburg was found dead Sunday in Henry County, the victim of a homicide.
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Burial will be in the Lawnwood Memorial Gardens in Covington.
Mr. Reid, a native of Fulton County, was a member of the Lake City Baptist Church and had been employed as a security guard.
Survivors include his wife, Lorie Ann Buckland Reid; mother and stepfather, Shirley Ann and George Lawson of Jackson; father and stepmother, Bobby Lee and Jody Reid of Conyers; sister and brother-in-law, Crissy and Robert Lewis of Jenkinsburg; grandparents, Sanders Carter of Monroe and Bernice Kirkus, of Atlanta; nephew, Joshua (Little Matt) Lewis of Jenkinsburg; stepsisters and stepbrothers, Debra McCammon of Conyers, Vanesses Friends may visit the family at the funeral home or at the residence of Shirley and George Lawson in the Washington Mobile Home Park off Halls Bridge Road.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Reid, Ethel Beall
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Apr 1959
Mrs. N, H. Reid Died Sunday At Macon Hospital
Funeral services for Mrs. N. H. Reid of Flovilla, who died Sunday night at the Macon Hospital, were held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Flovilla Baptist Church with the Rev. W. H. Hancock and Rev. Jimmy Stallings officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Macon with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reid, the former Miss Ethel Beall of Macon, was a retired school teacher. Her husband was superintendent of several schools in Georgia, among them Villa Rica, Cave Springs, Lincolnton, Zebulon and others. She had been ill for several months.
Survivors include her husband, N. H. Reid; two daughters, Mrs. Frank A. Walker, Atlanta; Mrs. B. M. Branch, Ringgold; three sisters, Miss Bertie Beall, Miss Addie Beall, Mrs. S. Manuel, all of Macon; one brother, Hallie B. Bell of Macon; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews
Nephews served as pallbearers.
Reid, Jesse Blanton, Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus , August 24, 1950
Rev. Jesse Blanton Reid, 59, Florida minister spending three weeks at the Indian Springs camp ground, died at 5:45 a.m. August 23 of a sudden illness. His home was at 123 West 20th Street, Jacksonville, Fla.
The body was prepared for burial by Haisten Funeral Home and shipped at 11:48 p.m. Wednesday to Lakeland, Fla., for funeral and interment. Funeral services were to be at Bowling Green Methodist cemetery, Lakeland, Friday.
The minister was born in Alabama, son of John B. Reid. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lollie Moore Reid; one son, John Reid of Lakeland; three daughters, Mrs. B. F. Robison Jr. and Mrs. E. V. McClelleland of Alkeland; Mrs. George Trask Jr. of Island City, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. P. N. Jones of Mountain City, Tenn.
Reid, Noah Hendricks
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Feb 1964
Noah H. Reid Died Wednesday
Mr. Noah Hendricks Reid, 79, of Flovilla died Wednesday morning at Stone Mountain. He had been a patient at a Stone Mountain nursing home for the past two months.
He was born in Troup County and was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church. Mr. Reid was a retired school superintendent, serving many schools including those at Zebulon and Cave Springs. He moved to Flovilla about nine years ago where he made his home until entering a nursing home because of illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the A. S. Turner Chapel in Decatur with the Rev. Glen Waldrop officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Macon with Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson in charge of funeral plans.
Nephews of Mr. Reid will serve as pallbearers.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank A. Walker of Atlanta and Mrs. B. M. Branch of Ringgold; one sister, Mrs. Eula Reid Smith of Vienna;. one brother, A. P. Reid of Carrollton; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Reid, Robert Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Jul 2009
R. L. Reid Was Buried Wednesday
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Lee Reid, 75, of 223 West First Street, Jackson, were conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock in Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in the Milner Baptist Church cemetery in Lamar County.
Mr. Reid died at noon on Monday following an apparent heart attack at his residence. He was a native of Troup County, Georgia and a retired cost estimate for the Aeronica Manufacturing Company in Middletown, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Reid have resided in Jackson since his retirement eleven years ago. He was a member of the Coke Chapel Methodist Church in Coweta County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marguerite Sike Reid of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Sanders of Decatur an Mrs. Martha Jane Kyle of Marietta; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Powledge and Mrs. Ernest Robertson; one brother, Mr. Marvin Reid all of Newnan; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Renfroe, Annie Beatrice Elder
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Sep 1973
Graveside Rites For Mrs. Renfroe In Macon
Graveside services for Mrs. J. D. Renfroe of Knollwood Drive, N. W., Atlanta, were conducted Thursday, September 13th, from Riverside Cemetery in Macon. The former Beatrice Elder, a native of Butts County, she died early Tuesday, September 11th, at her home.
Mrs. Renfroe is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Williams, of Atlanta; two grandsons; a sister, Mrs. A. F. White of St. Augustine, Florida; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Renfroe made frequent visits to the Elder Hotel where she visited with Mr. J. Edward Cornell and Miss Viola Slaughter, both cousins of the deceased.
Renfroe, James Edgar
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Nov 1990
Mr. James Edgar Renfroe of McDonough died Nov. 7.
Funeral services were conducted Friday Nov. 9, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, with the Rev. James B. Braddy and the Rev. Elbert Moore officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Hill cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Esther Renfroe of McDonough; daughters, Gwendolyn Cooley of McDonough, Annie Mary Vaughan of Alpharetta, Mary Bell Lilley of Dallas, Tex., Marvine Wilson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Geraldine Choleva of Warren, Ohio; sons, Johnnie Renfroe of Lovejoy, J. W. Thackston of McDonough, Howard Renfroe of Jackson, and Richard Renfroe of Hampton; sisters Millie Dembey and Jewel Patterson of Lithia Springs, Lou Dewell of Douglasville, Evelyn Floyd of Hampton; 27 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Rainer-Carmicheal Funeral Home in McDonough was in charge of arrangements.
Rentz, W. C.
Jackson Progress-Argus Sep 7 1917
Engineer Rentz Killed When Engine Turns Over
Engineer W. C. Rentz, aged 48, of Atlanta, received injuries from which he later died when Southern Railway engine No. 4 turned over at Constitution, six miles from Atlanta, Friday afternoon of the past week. The engineer was caught under the engine and was badly burned and otherwise injured, succumbing to the injuries Saturday. Only the engine and baggage car left the track.
Several Jackson people were passengers on the train,.
The wreck was cleared up late Friday afternoon and the regular schedule resumed Friday night.
Respress Joe Walter
Jackson Progress Argus 13 May 1987
Joe W. Respress of Atlanta, son of Mary Julia Respress of Jackson, died Saturday at Georgia Baptist Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Trimier - Jackson Funeral Services.
Jackson Progress Argus 13 May 1987
Joe Walter Respress, 33, of 2933 Pantherville Road, Decatur, died May 9 at Georgia Baptist Hospital.
The funeral was held May 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Butts County with the Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
A native of Butts County, Mr. Respress was a graduate of Jackson, High School. He served in the Army and was employed by Southern Bell.
Survivors include a daughter, Emily Gibbs; sons. Ronald and Randolph. Newby; father, Joe Lummus; mother, Mary Julia Respress; brothers, Charles and Jerry Respress, both of Jackson, and Early Respress of Decatur; sisters, Bemice Thompson of Atlanta and Mary Morgan and Bemice Respress, both of Jackson; several aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Alfonzo
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.
Revis, Ralph O.
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Aug 1987
Ralph O. Revis, 57, of Jackson Lake, died Saturday at Emory University Hospital.
The funeral was held Monday, at 1 p.m. in Ward's Glenwood Chapel in Decatur. Burial was in the Hillandale Memorial Gardens in Lithonia.
Mr. Revis, a native of Anderson, S.C., was retired from Warehouser in Lithonia following 25 years of employment.
Survivors include his wife, Tommie Revis; daughter, Donna Lynn Revis of Covington; son, Ronald Revis of Tucker; mother, Flora Revis of Honea Path, S.C.; two grandchildren; four brothers; four sisters.
Horis Ward Funeral Home in Decatur was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Ada
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Apr 1994
Ada Reynolds of Jackson died Mon., April 11, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
Funeral services were held Wed., April 13, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Roberts officiating. Interment was in the Holly Hills Cemetery in Fairbum.
Mrs. Reynolds was born April 28, 1922 in Hall County, daughter of the late Amos Lowery and the late Lena Lavada Aiken Lowery. She was the widow of Charles H. Reynolds. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include sisters, Ernestine Collier of Jackson and Lucy Mae Boyd of Smyrna; brothers, Amos Lowery Jr. of Smyrna, T. Roland Lowery of Stockbridge; Clarence N. Lowery of Waynesboro and Samuel C. Lowery of Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Donald
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1988
Donald Reynolds, 67, of Jenkinsburg died early Thursday morning at Sylvan Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb. 1988 Grove Hospital.
Graveside services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Villa Rica. Elder J. J. Aderhold officiated.
Mr. Reynolds was born in Carroll County, son of Robert Lee Reynolds and Lula Nalley Reynolds.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Doris and C. W. Haley of Jackson; nephew, Wesley Haley of Jackson; nieces, Elizabeth Puryear of Atlanta and Nancy Haley Hulsey of Jacksonville; Fla.; several cousins, four grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters-in-law, Helen and Annie Barlow, both of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Luther William (Bill)
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Mar 1964
Bill Reynolds Is Victim Of Heart Attack
Funeral services for Mr. Luther William (Bill) Reynolds, 52, of 316 Mears Street, Martinez, Ga. were conducted from Haisten's Chapel Monday morning at 11 o'clock with the Rev. Andy Holston officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Reynolds was the brother of Mrs. Dave Bailey and Wilbur H. Reynolds of Jackson. He had been a truck driver for W. W. Trucking Co. for about 25 years and was a member of the Avondale Baptist Church in Martinez. He died early Saturday morning at his home, apparently of a heart attack.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Dave Bailey of Jackson; Mrs. Ruth Forsythe of Jacksonville, Fla. ; Mrs. Vern Trued of Sanford, Fla.; two brothers, Wilbur H. Reynolds of Jackson and Albert Reynolds of Satellia Beach, Fla.
Pallbearers were Dan Hoard, J. D. Pope, Bailey Woodward, Mike Allen, Herbert Moore and Eslyn Jinks.
Reynolds, Nannie Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Aug 1968
Mrs Reynolds Died Friday
Mrs. Nannie Jones Reynolds, of Griffin, widow of the late Mr. William Bartow Reynolds, died early Friday afternoon after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Jasper County September 5th, 1875 the daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Franklin Jones and the late Mrs. Mathilda McClellan Jones. She was a member of the East Griffin Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the East Griffin Baptist Church with the Rev. S. J. Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reynolds is survived by a son, Gordon Reynolds of Griffin a daughter, Mrs. Grace McCoy of Experiment; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Pritchett of Jackson; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Reynolds, Perry, Rev.
Middle Georgia Argus October 5, 1886
The many friends of Rev. Perry Reynolds, who lived in this county just after the war, and taught school at the Grove one year, will regret to hear of his death which occurred at his home in Walker county a few days ago. He had devoted his time in teaching and preaching and made himself useful. His death was caused from a wound received in the war.
Reynolds, Ronnie Marvin
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Jul 1986
Mr. Reynolds Ronnie Marvin Reynolds, 40, of Arrowpoint Road, Jackson, died Wednesday morning (July 9) at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.
Mr. Reynolds was born in Indianapolis, Ind., son of the late Marvin Reynolds and Rebecca Stice Baker. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was employed in civil service at Fort Gillem and was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Jackson.
Survivors include his wife, Kathrine Lashley Reynolds; son, Patrick Reynolds of Jackson; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs; Thomas Baker of Indianapolis; Ind.; two uncles and one aunt.
The funeral was held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Parks officiating. Burial was in Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers were Bert Blahnik, Kenny Williams, Horace Williams, Richard Bartrop, and Tommy Cook.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Sandra Lynn Weatherly
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Dec 1986
Sandra Lynn Weatherly Reynolds, 31, of Lexington, Ky., died at her residence of apparently natural causes.
Her body was discovered over the weekend, according to the director of the Foreman Funeral Home in Lexington. Graveside services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Jackson cemetery with the Rev. Howard Porter officiating.
Ms. Reynolds was born in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. She was the daughter of Charles Weatherly Jr. and Barbara Fugmann Weatherly of Jackson and was an employee of Breeder's Cup Limited in Lexington.
In addition to her parents, survivors include a brother, Brian C. Weatherly of Jackson; sister, Karen Sue Weatherly of Jackson; sister-in-law, Kim Hosey Weatherly of Jackson; and grandmother, Dorothy Fisher of Fort Myers, Fla.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Wilbur Hugh
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1984
Wilbur Hugh Reynolds, 72, of 851 Woodland Drive, Griffin, died Thursday night at Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
A native of McCormick, S. C., Mr. Reynolds was a well-known businessman in Jackson where he operated the Reynolds Shoe Store and Shoe Shop from 1937 until his retirement in 1969. He moved to Griffin following his retirement. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Butts County.
Survivors include his wife, Marian Rogers Reynolds; daughter and son-in-law, Becky R. and Eugene Kierbow of Grif fin; granddaughters, Kimberly and Lisa Karen Kierbow, both of Griffin; sisters, Mrs. Dave Bailey of Jackson, Mrs. D. H. Forsythe of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mrs. L. N. Trued of Sanford, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin with the Rev. Mack Riley officiating.
Haisten Funeral Horne of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Respass, Martha, Mrs.
Butts County Progress December 18, 1908
Mrs. Martha Respass, one of the most prominent and best known women in the county, died here Thursday night at 9 o'clock at the ripe old age of 92, having recently celebrated her 92nd birthday.
Mrs. Respass had been ill for six weeks of a complication of diseases and her death was not unexpected.
The deceased had been married twice, first to Mr. Robert Duke, who died several years ago, and to Mr. J. R. Respass, of Eatonton, who died about seven years ago. She was a steadfast member of the Baptist church and was much loved by the young people in whom she always took a great interest and delight.
Mrs. Respess is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Polk, of Atlanta, and Mrs. J. N. Culpepper, of Senoia, and other relatives.
The funeral took place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Robert VanDeventer, pastor of the Baptist Church. The interment was in the Jackson Cemetery. Beautiful and numerous floral tributes marked the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Respess, John R.
The Jackson Argus December 21, 1900
Our Oldest Citizen Dies.
Last Wednesday evening "Uncle John R. Respess died peacefully at his home on South Oak street. His death had been almost momentarily expected for several days. The funeral services were conducted at the home yesterday morning by Dr. W. A. Nelson, pastor of the Baptist church, in which the deceased had been a faithful deacon for more than forty years. In the afternoon the remains were carried to Eatonton for burial.
"Uncle John Respess" was by a few days the oldest citizen of our town, being eighty-eight years of age. He was a ripe Christian and all our people loved and honored him.
Revill, Henry H., Judge
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1961
Judge Revill, 89, Died Saturday at Westbury Home
Judge Henry H. Revill, 89, of Greenville, widely known news-paper editor, court reporter, and judge, died early Saturday at the Westbury Nursing Home, Jenkinsburg.
A close friend of the late Franklin D. Roosevelt, as editor and publisher of the Meriwether Vindicator, his was the first newspaper to endorse Mr. Roosevelt for president. Born in Greenville, he lived his entire life there. At the age of 19 , Judge Revill was appointed Court Reporter for the Coweta Circuit, serving in that capacity for 60 years, retiring in 1952. He served under seven judges.
Judge Revill also served for 22 years as judge of the City Court of Greenville. He was a state representative and served five years as Greenville Mayor.
He was secretary to State Attorney General J. M. Terrell. He was also private secretary to Governor W. Y. Atkinson. He was superintendent in the Methodist Sunday School.
Judge Revill had been a guest in the Westbury Home for several months and had many local friends who are saddened at his passing. Graveside funeral services were held Monday morning at the Greenville Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Winchell and a granddaughter.
Reynolds, C. D., Mrs
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 22, 1962
Mrs. Reynolds Dies in Alabama
Mrs. C. D. Reynolds of Prattville, Alabama, mother of Mrs. W. L. Cawthon of Jackson, died Monday afternoon of a heart attack. She had been ill since Thanksgiving.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in Prattville.
Survivors include her husband, C. D. Reynolds of Prattville, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. W. L. Cawthon of Jackson.
Reynolds, Clarence Washington
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 15, 1962
C. W. Reynolds Dies at Harlem
Friends of Richard Reynolds, vocational agriculture teacher at Jackson High School, sympathize with them in the death of his father, Mr. Clarence Washington Reynolds, 58, retired fireman, which occurred last Wednesday at his home in Harlem after an illness of seven months.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at the Harlem Baptist Church with the Rev. James Cook, pastor, officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Reynolds, Jackson; Julian Reynolds, Newnan; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Ciccarello, of Augusta, and Mrs. Larry Morris of Appling.
Reynolds, Clyde Dupree
Jackson Progress Argus October 21, 1960
Mother Mrs. J. L. Garr Buried At Hawkinsville
Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde Dupree Reynolds, mother of Mrs. J. L. Garr of Jackson, who died Thursday afternoon in an Atlanta hospital, were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home at Hawkinsville with the Rev. D. A. Winburn officiating. Burial was in Orange Hill Cemetery In Hawkinsville.
Mrs. Reynolds, widow of the late Clyde H. Reynolds, was a native, of Pulaski County and a member of the First Baptist Church in Hawkinsville. She made her home in Jackson for the past several years with her daughter and family on Woodland Way. Though in declining health, her death was unexpected and was thought to have been caused by a heart seizure.
Survivors include a son, A. DuPree Reynolds, Atlanta; three daughters, Mrs. F. E. Wynne, Decatur; Mrs. J. L. (Bill) Garr, Jackson; Mrs. Carl Peacock of Columbus,; one brother, James D. DuPree, of Hawkinsville; four sisters, Mrs. C. T. Warren, Mrs. Ethel Pierce, and Mrs. J. W. Turner all of Hawkinsville and Mrs. C. H. Floyd of Atlanta; 10 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Reynolds, Lula Nalley
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Sep 1981
Reynolds Rites Held Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Nalley Reynolds, 97, of 5097 Central Church Road, Douglasville, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Douglas County. Elder J. J. Aderhold officiated and interment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Jones & Sons Funeral Home of Villa Rica.
Mrs. Reynolds died Thursday morning at the Douglas General Hospital. She was a native of Carroll County, daughter of the late Ambrose Nalley and Mrs. Emmie Willoughby Nalley.
A housewife, she was the oldest member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. C.W. Haley of Jenkinsburg; a son Darnell Reynolds of Douglasville; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Nalley Hencely of Villa Rica;
Three grandchildren, Wesley Haley of Jackson and Miss Elizabeth Haley and Miss Nancy Haley of Atlanta; two great-grandchildren, Miss Missy Haley and Miss Beth Haley, both of Jackson.
Reynolds, Mike
(See Yohe, Bruce)
Reynolds, Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Nov 1959
Heart Attack Claims Father of Mrs. Haley
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Haley of Jackson sympathize with them in the death Thursday of Mrs. Haley's father, Mr. Robert Reynolds, of Douglasville. Mr. Reynolds was the victim of a sudden heart seizure at his home.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the New Hope Baptist Church in Douglas County with the Rev. J. J. Aderhold and the Rev. I. A. Patty officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with the J. Cowan Whitley Company of Douglasville in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Robert Curtis, Lt.
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Mar 1950
Military Honors Be Paid Sunday To Lt. Reynolds
Military honors will be paid to Lieut. Robert G. Reynolds, killed in a mission over Austria May 10, 1944, at services to be held Sunday at 3 p. m. at Haisten Chapel. The Rev. Ralph Goodwin, pastor of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene, will officiate and an escort from Company A of the Georgia National Guard will be in charge of the services at the Jackson cemetery.
The body is scheduled to arrive in Jackson at 9:14 a. m. Saturday and will be taken to Haisten Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral.
Lieut. Reynolds, 1938 graduate of the Jackson High school, entered the service soon after the outbreak of war and after training in United State camps went overseas with the Air Corps. Efficient as an airman, he won promotions and at the time of death held the rank of lieutenant.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Will Sherrill of Jackson; father, Bruce Reynolds of LaGrange; three half brothers, Victor Sherrill serving with the armed forces in Germany; John and Richard Sherrill of Jackson; one half sister, Miss Ruth Sherrill of Griffin; grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Carr of Jackson.
Reynolds, Rosa Wellmaker
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1958
Rites on Monday Held Here For Mrs. Rosa Reynolds
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Wellmaker Reynolds, who died suddenly late Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Haisten's Chapel with the Rev. Virgil L. Bryant and the Rev. Ralph Shea officiating.
Mrs. Reynolds had on occasions lived with her children in Butts county where she had many friends who regret to learn of her passing. She entered the Presbyterian Home the past September. Mrs. Reynolds was a native of Georgia.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. D. W. Bailey, Flovilla; Mrs. L. N. Trued of Clewiston, Fla., Mrs. D. H. Forsythe of Chulavista, Calif.; three sons, W. H. Reynolds, Jackson; J. A. Reynolds, Ormond Beach, Fla.; Bill Reynolds, Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Claude Anderson of Augusta, Mrs. George Reynolds of Thomson; brother, Watson Wellmaker, of Thomson; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Whit Newton, Arthur Stodghill Sr., Dan Hoard, Chester Rivers, Mike Allen and P. H. Weaver.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds, Wilbur Hugh
Jackson Progress Argus 23 May 1984
Wilbur Hugh Reynolds, 72, of 851 Woodland Drive, Griffin, died Thursday night at Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
A native of McCormick, S. C., Mr. Reynolds was a well-known businessman in Jackson where he operated the Reynolds Shoe Store and Shoe Shop from 1937 until his retirement in 1969. He moved to Griffin following his retirement. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Butts County.
Survivors include his wife, Marian Rogers Reynolds; daughter and son-in-law, Becky R. and Eugene Kierbow of Grif fin; granddaughters, Kimberly and Lisa Karen Kierbow, both of Griffin; sisters, Mrs. Dave Bailey of Jackson, Mrs. D. H. Forsythe of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mrs. L. N. Trued of Sanford, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin with the Rev. Mack Riley officiating.
Haisten Funeral Horne of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Rhem, Sarah Furlow
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jul 1982
Mrs. Sarah Furlow Rhem, 82, widow of John DuRant Rhem of the Rhem (S. C.) community, died Thursday night the Williams County Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health for several years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Rhem Mason of King of Prussia, Pa.; a grandson, Albert Freeman III of East Stroudsburg, Pa.; a granddaughter, Miss Sarah Melinda Mason of King of Prussia, Pa.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at the Nesmith Baptist Church, with Rev. David Wells officiating. Burial was in the Union Methodist churchyard under the direction of Mayer Funeral Home of Georgetown, S. C.
Rhodes, Alchron Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 88
Alchron Jones (Al) Rhodes, 68, of Route 4, Jackson, Highway 42 North, died Saturday afternoon at Henry General Hospital following a brief illness.
The funeral waft\ held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Brady Blalock and the Rev. Gene Maddox officiating. Burial was in the Floral Hills Cemetery in Decatur.
Mr. Rhodes was born in Spalding County, son of Elam and Emma Jones Rhodes. He was an electrician and was employed by the McDonough Power Equipment Co. until his retirement three years ago. He served in the Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Jones Rhodes; son and daughter-in-law; Al and Carolyn Rhodes of Decatur; daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Bill McDonald of Jackson; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Smith and Ruth Whatley, both of Atlanta, and Ruby Gossett of Griffin; brothers, Roland and Henry J. Rhodes, both of Griffin; several nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rhodes, Alexandra
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jan 1955
Jackson Burial for Miss Alexandra Rhodes, Atlanta
Burial services for Miss Alexandra Rhodes, granddaughter of the late Rev. Alex Atkinson, a former Butts county legislator and minister, was held in the Jackson cemetery Friday at 1 p. m. Miss Rhodes died the past week at her home in Atlanta.
Arrangements were in charge of H. M. Patterson & Son and Haisten Funeral Home.
Survivors are Mrs. Lula A. Rhodes of Atlanta and Mrs. W. S. Cobb of Jacksonville, and cousins.
Rhodes, Lula Atkinson Jackson Progress Argus 25 Sep 1958
Graveside Rites Held Wednesday F or Mrs. Rhodes
Graveside services for Mrs. Lula Rhodes, 87 who died Tuesday morning at her home at 940 Greenwood Avenue, N E Atlanta, were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Jackson City Cemetery with the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Jackson, officiating. H. M. Patterson & Son of Atlanta was in charge of arrangements assisted by Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson .
Mrs. Rhodes, the former Miss Lula Atkinson of Butts county, was a retired school teacher, having taught in many cities of the state. She was a member of the Gordon Street Baptist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include only nieces and nephews.
Rhody, Janice Gilbert
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Nov 1989
Janice Gilbert Rhody, 54, of Fredericksburg, Va., died Saturday after a lengthy illness.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Mullin & Thompson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Fredericksburg.
A native of Butts County, Mrs. Rhody was the daughter of the late Hugh and Bessie Heath Gilbert.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Rhody; daughter, Kim Sullivan of Fredericksburg; son, Dink Rhody of Fredericksburg; brother, Henry Lee' Gilbert of Jackson; sister, Carolyn Mackey of Jackson; several nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Rhyan, Robert E. Jr., Capt.
Jackson Progress-Argus, September 11, 1952
Mrs. Peacock's Brother Victim Sudden Illness
Friends here extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Peacock in the death of Mrs. Peacock's brother, Capt, Robert E. Rhyan Jr., US Army. which occurred at 5 a.m. Saturday at Fort Bragg, N. C.
Veteran of World War II and called to service two years ago as a member of the Army Reserves, Capt. Rhyan was to have received his discharge at 9 o'clock, but passed away inn his sleep in the early morning. He was 30 years old and a native of New York. Following his separation from service it was his plan to visit Mr. and Mrs. Peacock in Jackson en route to New Orleans, home of Mrs. Rhyan.
In addition to his sister, Capt. Rhyan is survived by his wife and three children; his parents and three brothers.
The body was taken to New York for funeral services. Mrs. Peacock left Jackson Sunday night to attend the funeral.
Riad, Abdallah AbDel Hamid
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Aug 1987
Abdallah AbDel Hamid Riad, 43, of Route 1, Flovilla, died Aug: 3 from injuries sustained in a farming accident at his home.
A memorial service was held Thursday at noon in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Bo Davis, a captain for Piedmont Airlines, and the Rev. Mack Tribble officiating. Burial services were to be conducted in Egypt.
Mr. Riad, a native of Assyut, Egypt, had lived several years in Butts County where he was a cattle farmer. He was a pilot for Piedmont Airlines for 19 years and was a former owner operator of a restaurant supply company in Atlanta. He was a member of the Moslem faith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Carawan Riad; children, Jasmin H. Riad of Atlanta, Faisal Robert Riad and Lyndon Omar Riad, both of Dayton, Ohio, and Diana Alexandra Riad of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Mona Riad of Atlanta; aunt and uncle, Gen. and Mrs. Ali Haridy of Alexandria, Egypt.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.
Rice, Exie Evylin Ham
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Feb 1942
Mrs. G. F. Rice Die In Gainesville
Graveside services for Mrs. Exie Ham Rice were held Saturday afternoon at 6 o'clock at the Jackson cemetery. The Rev. E. M. Wise, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church and the Rev. Augustus Ernest of Monticello, a former Jackson pastor, officiated. The pallbearers were the nephews of Mrs. Rice.
Burial was in the family lot with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
The services in Gainesville were held at 10 o'clock Saturday at the First Methodist church. Dr. Wilkie Collins, the pastor, officiated, and friends, relatives and organizations sent beautiful floral offerings as an evidence of their love and esteem. Mrs. Rice died Thursday night at 7:30 at her home in Gainesville after a long illness. She had been in feeble health for several months and recently her condition was considered critical and the family were prepared for the shock of her passing. She was 52 years of age. Born and reared in Jackson, Mrs. Rice was the daughter of Mrs. Nannie McMichael Ham and the late Judge J. H. Ham, who for thirty years served as ordinary of Butts county. She attended the Jackson public schools and was especially talented as a musician. A member of the Methodist church, she married G. E. Rice Sr., former county agent here, and had resided in Jackson; Fort Valley and Gainesville. For the past several years she had made her home in that city where Mr. Rice is engaged in government work.
As Miss Exie Ham she was a popular young woman and had scores of friends in her girlhood home, as well as elsewhere over the state.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Erskine Rice Jr., of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Misses Edith and Jane Rice of Gainesville; four sisters, Miss Lena Ham and Mrs. W, H. Mallet of Jackson; Miss Lula Ham of Atlanta and Mrs. J. M. Etheredge of Merriman, Nebraska.
Among the out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Rice, Mr. Benjamin Rice, Spencer and Gene Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Major Nuchols Sr., Major Nuchols Jr., Miss Mamie Lee. Godfrey and others.
Rice, George Erskine
Jackson Progress-Argus, January 30, 1947.
G. E. Rice Died Monday Night of a Heart Attack.
Jackson friends of Mr. George Erskine Rice, a former resident, were shocked to learn of his sudden death while addressing the Kiwanis Club of Thomason on Monday evening. Mr. Rice had been in his usual good health up until his death which was attributed to a heart attack.
After finishing school at Dahlonega he engaged in county agent work and served in Butts County four years beginning in 1919. He was a proponent of all things pertaining to better agriculture. He was a charter member of the Jackson Kiwanis club and was largely instrumental in its organization in 1922. For the past seven or eight years he had been employed as soil conservationist in Hall, Putnam, and Wilkes counties, holding that office in Wilkes county at the time of his death. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving Mr. Rice are two daughters, Mrs. Richard Templeton of Buffalo, New York, Miss Edith Rice of New York City; one son, George Erskine Rice, Jr. Of New York City, two brother, J. M. Rice of Fort Valley and M. B. Rice of Moultrie; two sisters, Mrs. C. B. Allen and Mrs. M. A. Nuckolls, both of Gainesville; Two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jane Ham Mallet and Mrs. Lena Ham of Jackson.
Funeral services were held at Ward's Funeral Home in Gainesville at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning with Dr. L. M. Twiggs of the Methodist church officiating.
Interment was in the Jackson cemetery beside his wife, Mrs. Exie Ham Rice, who died four years ago. Committal service was in charge of Rev. W. S. Norton, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church. Pallbearers were Spencer Rice, Ralph Cleveland, Benjamin Nuckolls, Major Nuckolls, Jr., Evans Palmour, all of Gainesville, W. M. Thornton of Washington, A. C. Finley and Avon Gaston of Jackson.
Rice, Laura
Jackson Progress Argus
Mother of Mr. Rice Is Dead
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Rice, 87, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Griffin Primitive Baptist Church with Elders Robert Torrence, Elzey Speir, and Joe Hildred officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
A native of Orange County, N.C., she had lived for the past several years in Griffin and Jackson.
Mrs. Rice was a member .of the Griffin Primitive Baptist Church. .
Her survivors include three sons, Cecil Rice and Samuel Rice both of Griffin, and James Lawrence Rice of Jackson; three brothers, Will Evans, Jink Evans, and George Evans; all of Durham, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Jenme Fargis of Durham, and Mrs. Annie McFarland of California; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Rice, Nell Goodrum
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Apr 1975
Heart Attack Claims Mrs. J. L. Rice
Mrs. Nell Goodrum Rice, 54, of 155 Lyons Street, Jackson, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospi,tal early Friday night after apparently suffering a heart seizure at her home. She was the wife of James Lawrence Rice.
Mrs. Rice was a native of Dooley County. She moved to Jackson sorne thirteen years ago
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin with the Rev. Roy Vaughn officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
Mrs. Rice, in addition to her husband, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Lee Ray of Oxford and Mrs. Bill Loyd of Jackson; three sons, David Rice of the U. S. Navy stationed in Naples, Italy; Robert Rice and Paul Rice, both of Griffin; six brothers, Tom Goodrum and Ralph Goodrum of Warner Robins, Bud Goodrum and Paul Goodrum of Macon; Earl Goodrum of Griffin and Harry Goodrum of Clarksville, Tenn.; four sisters, Mrs. Robert L. Bunn of Columbus, Mrs. Eugene Martin of El Paso, Texas, Mrs. A . J. Singletary and Mrs. Edwin Clark of Cordele; two grandchildren.
Rich, Annie Thurston
Jackson Progress-Argus 29 Jan 1953
Mrs. E. R. Rich Taken By Death
Mrs. Annie Thurston Rich, mother of Marvin Rich of the Jackson postal department, died at 8 p. m. Sunday as the result of a long illness. Mrs. Rich, widow of the late Mr. E. R. Rich, resided in the Locust Grove area. She was born in Butts county, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thurston. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church and widely beloved in her community.
Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p. m. and the Rev. C. E. Dowis officiated. Burial was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery with D. T. Carmichael and Son in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two sons, Marvin of Jackson and Corbett Rich of Locust Grove; a daughter, Miss Gladys Rich; three brothers, C. L. Thurston and J. S. Thurston of Griffin and Edgar Thurston; two sisters, Mrs. R. J. Carter and Mrs. R. S. Duffey of Atlanta; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Rich, Eliza Ann Collins
Middle Georgia Argus September 1, 1891
Mrs. Rich, wife of Mr. Jack Rich of this county died on Thursday night after a lingering illness of several weeks. She was one of our oldest citizens and numbered of her friends by all who knew her.
Rich, Ernest Randolph
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 7, 1948.
Ernest R. Rich Claimed by Death.
Ernest R. Rich, 71 years of age, one of the county's well known residents, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday. September 29, as the result of a sudden illness. He had gone into the pasture and when he failed to return a searching party found his body. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Rich, pioneer residents of the county. Mr. Rich was engaged in farming. He was a member of County Line Baptist church.
Survivors re his wife, the former Miss Annie Thurston; two sons, Marvin Rich of Jackson, and Corbett Rich of Locust Grove; one daughter, Miss Gladys Ruth Rich of Locust Grove; one brother, Raymond Rich of Nashville, Tenn; two sisters, Mrs. Alvin Davis of Locust Grove and Mrs. S. D. Stearns of Montgomery, Ala.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Presbyterian church. Rev. Ralph Shea, pastor of the Jackson Methodist church, officiated and burial was in the churchyard. The Thornton Funeral Home directed plans.
Rich, Gladys Emma J.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Mar 1961
Miss Gladys Rich Buried Sunday At Fellowship
Miss Gladys Rich, 56, sister of Marvin Rich of Jackson, died Saturday afternoon at Locust Grove following a lingering illness of more than two years.
Born and reared in Butts County, Miss Rich was a member of the County Line Baptist Church. For the past ten year she had made her home in Locust Grove with Mrs. Leola Copeland.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at Carmichael's Chapel in McDonough with the Rev. Odel Cleveland and Rev. Jack, Bridges officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Cemetery in Butts County with Carmichael Funeral Home in, charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one brother, Marvin Rich, of Jackson; two nieces, Mrs. R. J. Carter of East Point; Mrs. R. S. Duffey of Tucker.
Pallbearers were Ben Davis, Bill Davis, Elton Bowden, Bennie Lane, Tom Thurston, Carl McMichael.
Rich, Joe Corbett
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Dec 1956
Joe C. Rich Of Locust Grove Died Saturday
Funeral services for Joe Corbett Rich of Locust Grove, a brother of Marvin Rich of Jackson, were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the Locust Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jack Bridges and Rev. Harold Tucker officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Cemetery.
Survivors include, a sister, Miss Gladys Rich of Locust Grove; brother, Marvin Rich, of Jackson; and two nieces.
D. T. Carmichael and Sons of McDonough were in charge of the arrangements.
Rich, John Blandon
Jackson Progress-Argus 12 Mar 1937
Mr. John B. Rich Dies At Age Of 85
The death, of Mr. John B. Rich, aged and respected citizen of the county, occurred at his home Saturday afternoon at 5:15. In declining health for some time, he suffered from the infirmities of age.
Mr. Rich was 85 years old. He was the oldest member of County Line Baptist church and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of a large number of friends in this section. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was connected with families well known in Butts county.
Surviving Mr. Rich are three daughters, Mrs. S. D. Stearns, of Montgomery. Ala.; Mrs. W. J. Bowden and Mrs. A. H. Davis, of Locust Grove; three sons, E. R. Rich, of Locust Grove; Will Rich, of Manghum, La., and Raymond Rich, of Nashville, Tenn; twenty grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Fellowship Presbyterian church, with Dr. C. C. Heard officiating. The pallbearers were six grandsons, Ben Davis, Fred Patrick, Marvin Rich, Ralph Rich, Eldred Davis and Hilton Bowden. Interment was in the church cemetery, with S. H. Thornton in charge of arrangements.
Rich, Marvin Edward
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jul 1976
Marvin Rich Is Buried Here Sunday
Marvin Edward Rich, 69, of Route 1, Jackson, Jenkinsburg Road, died Saturday morning, July 17, at 8:40 o'clock at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where he had been a patient since July 13th.
A life long resident of Butts County, he was born December 15, 1906, son of the late E. R. Rich and the late Annie Thurston Rich. He was retired from the United States Post Office Department in Jackson.
Mr. Rich was a member of the County Line Baptist Church in Jenkinsburg.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 18, at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. J. E. Baker and the Rev. Don Folsom officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sara Browning Rich, of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Roy J. Carter of East Point and Mrs. Ralph S. Duffey of Tucker; two grandchildren, Franklin Edward Duffey and Patricia Ann Duffey, both of Tucker.
Pallbearers were John W. Browning, Jr., Jim Browning, Stanley Davis, Darrell Davis, Otho Morgan, Donald Davis.
Rich, Sarah Jane Collins
The Jackson Progress-Argus May 19, 1916
Mrs. J. B. Rich Passes To Reward.
Mrs. J. B. Rich, aged 64, and a beloved woman residing near Jenkinsburg died at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning, death resulting from a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Rich, who before her marriage was a Miss Collins, is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. M. E. Oakes, of Alabama, Mrs. Atha Bowden, of Jenkinsburg, Mrs. A. H. Davis, of Henry county; three sons, Ernest and Raymond Rich, of Butts county, and Willie Rich, of Louisiana. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.
The funeral took place at Fellowship church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock and the services were conducted by Rev. T. H. Vaughn, assisted by Rev. J. H. Atkinson. Interment was in the Fellowship cemetery.
Richards, Billy
(Also See Arrington, Kenneth)
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jul 1963
Son of Former Jacksonian Is Holiday Victim
Friends of Miss Sara Outhouse, formerly of Jackson, now Mrs. William T. Richards of Decatur, sympathize with her and her family in the tragic death of her son, Billy Richards, in a swimming mishap Sunday, July 7th, at High Falls State Park.
The young boy, member of an Explorer Scout Post, was swimming with several companions in the river below High Falls dam, when they were caught in a whirlpool in the swift current and dashed against boulders and sharp rocks. Adults along the stream who saw the boys in trouble, one of which was Billy's father, aided in rescuing all save Billy, who suffered two severe blows on his head. Another youth was saved by artificial respiration.
Billy is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Richards; sisters, Mrs. A. L. Tromel of Marietta and Miss Betty Richards, Atlanta; grandmother, Mrs. W. T. Richards, Sr., Atlanta.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Kirkwood Methodist Church with the Rev. T. M. Holbrook officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery.
Richards, Jeffrey Vaughn
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jun 1994
Jeffrey Vaughn Richards of Jackson Lake died Tues., May 31, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thurs., June 2, at Rainer-Carmichael Inc. in McDonough with Rev. Herman Goddard officiating. Interment was in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Richards was born Nov. 12, 1977, son of James Vaughn Richards and Martha Charlene Moore Richards.
Survivors include his parents; sister, Darla Richards of Jackson; grandmother, Martha Faye Hughes of Jonesboro; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Contributions may be made to the Care Foundation, 121 Perimeter Center West, Ste. 373, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Rainer-Carmichael Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Richardson, Ellen E.
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Feb 1963
Sister Mr. Estes Buried in Atlanta
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen E. Richardson, 82, widow of Walter Richardson, of Atlanta, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Blanchard Chapel in Atlanta. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.
Mrs. Richardson died Saturday at her home at 1575 Rogers Avenue, Atlanta. She had been in declining health for several years.
Born in Cross Keys, Union County, South Carolina, she was daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George McDuffey Estes.
Mrs. Richardson is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary McQuown of Atlanta; one brother, Mr. D. D. Estes of Jenkinsburg; several nieces and nephews.
Richardson, Gerta Alisa Wringer
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Nov 1993
Gerta Alisa Wringer Richardson of Tocoma, Washington died Thurs., Nov. 11.
Funeral services were held Mon., Nov. 15, in Tocoma. Her husband, Herman Richardson, was a native of Butts County.
Survivors include husband; mother-in-law Nellie Kinard of Jackson; brothers and sisters-in-law Virgil and Janice Richardson, Russell and Bonnie Richardson, all of Jackson; sisters and brother-in-law Bonnie Nell and Danny Wise of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
The Piper-Morley Funeral Home of Tocoma was in charge of arrangements.
Richardson, Guy Darell, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 May 1995
Guy Darell Richardson Jr., 45, of Covington died Friday, May 5, in Seattle, WA
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 11, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Susan P. Barnes and Rev. Roger Swoffard officiating. Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mr. Richardson was a native of Atlanta, son of the late Guy Darell Richardson Sr. and Mary Redman Richardson, who survives.
He was a foreign car repairman and co-owner of Conyers Imports in Rockdale County,
Survivors include wife, Debra McCurdy Richardson; children, Charles Darell Richardson, Dara Denise Richardson, Matthew Wesley Richardson and Taylor Darell Richardson, all of Covington; and mother in Atlanta.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Richardson, Mac
Jackson Progress-Argus 5 Jun 1941
Mac Richardson, Local Merchant, Taken by Death
Mac Richardson, 55 years of age, owner of the Jackson Western Auto Associate Store, died at 1:30 Tuesday morning as the result of a heart attack. He had suffered from a heart ailment for sometime and the fatal illness came without warning.
Mr. Richardson, who had been a resident of Jackson for several months, was born in Greenville, Ala., a son of Julius Caesar Richardson and Betty McCall Richardson. As a young man he attended Emory College at Oxford, Ga. The greater part of his business career was spent in the north and west.
He was a thirty-second degree Mason, an order in which he took much interest. He also was a member of the Jackson Methodist church. He was a former member of the Jackson Kiwanis club but was forced to withdraw because of his health.
Possessed of an affable and agreeable personality, Mr. Richardson had made many friends in the time he had resided here and all his associates were shocked by his sudden death. He was recognized as one of the town's successful businessmen.
Surviving are his wife, the for mer Miss Brita Grahnquist of Omaha, Nebraska, and one sister, Miss Mary Richardson of Chicago.
Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Wednesday at 11:30 a. m., with the pastor, the Rev. J. C. Callaway, officiating. The Masons furnished the pallbearers and an escort. Thornton Funeral Homes had charge of arrangements.
The body was shipped Wednesday to Omaha, Neb., where graveside services will be held Friday morning with the Rev. A. K. Stewart, pastor of the Central United Presbyterian church, officiating.
Richardson, Mary Cecilia Norris
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Jan 1970
Heart Attack Claims life Of Tourist
Mrs. Mary Cecilia Norris Richardson, 60, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital Tuesday night about 11:30 o'clock, apparently the victim of a heart attack while enroute home from a trip to Florida.
The fatal seizure occurred on I-75 but her husband could not exit until he reached the State Rt. 36 interchange on the Barnesville Road. An ambulance was summoned and she was rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital where a Jackson physician pronounced her dead on arrival.
Mrs. Richardson was a retired civil service worker and lived at 135 East Sunrise Drive, Lexington Park, Md. She was traveling with her husband and daughter.
Haisten Funeral Home shipped her body Wednesday to Robinson Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Md. for funeral arrangements.
It is reported that the Richardson family left for Florida the day after Christmas and had visited a brother of Mrs. Richardson's in Tampa, Florida.
Richmond, Betty Ruth (Polly) Polk
Jackson Progress Argus 02 May 1979
Richmond Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Ruth (Polly) Polk Richmond, 47, of Deland, Fla., were conducted Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock, from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Maxie Threatt and the Rev. A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery, with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Richmond died Saturday in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Born in Butts County September 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Hugh Polk and the late Willie Irene Sherrell. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. Don Richmond, of Deland, Fla; three sons, Terry Bowden, of Macon, Steven Bowden, of Early, Texas, and Keith Bowden, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Hugh Polk, of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kitchens and Mrs. Sara Frances Biles, both of Jackson; two grandchildren, and a large number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Polk, Dennis Kitchens, Wayne Kitchens, Billy Biles, Larry Biles, and Herchel Leverett.
Rickerson, Harmon
The Jackson Argus May 30, 1902
Harmon Rickerson, a grandson of Col. John L. Barnett, about 25 years of age, accidentally shot himself down in Dooly county last Saturday, in taking a pistol down from the mantel, and his body was brought home and buried at Macedonia last Monday, a large concourse of friends attending the funeral. The Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Ricketts, Teddy Ray, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Jul 1993
Teddy Ray Ricketts Sr. of Tifton died Sun., July 4 at his residence.
Funeral services were held Wed., July 7, in the Tiftarea Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Robert J. Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County.
Mr. Ricketts was born June 2, 1942 in Washington, D. C , son of the late Harvey and Dorothy Day Ricketts. He lived in Flovilla before moving to Tifton where he was general manager of Rainbow Signs.
Survivors include mother in Rockville, Maryland; wife Brenda Ann Gillis Ricketts of Tifton; daughters Theresa McClain and Denise Ann Ricketts, both of Beaver Dam, N. C, and Kimberly Mae Ricketts of Flovilla; sons Frankie Ricketts of Ocala, Fla. and Ted Ricketts Jr. and Rodney Ricketts, both of Tifton; stepson Mike Eason of Tifton; sister Joan Day of Rockville, Maryland; two brothers; and six grandchildren.
Tiftarea Funeral Home in Tifton was in charge of arrangements.
Ricks, L. R.
Jackson Progress Argus, Oct 19 1917
Death of Mr. Ricks Occurred Here Tuesday
Had Been in Declining Health for Several Months
At the age of 65, Mr. L. R. Ricks died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. M. L. King in this city Tuesday afternoon. Death was due to dropsy and followed a period of ill health extending over several years. For the past several months he had made his home with Mrs. King in Jackson.
Mr. Ricks is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Berry of Henry county, one step-daughter, Mrs. M. L. King, of Jackson; three sons, Messrs. Dave and Berry Ricks, of Atlanta, and Levi Ricks, of Lithonia.
The body was taken to Bethany church, Henry county, Wednesday afternoon where the funeral was held at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Oglesby conducting the services.
In their bereavement the family have the sympathy of their many friends.
Ricks, Sarah E., Mrs.
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 3, 1922
Mrs. Sarah E. Ricks Passed away Wednesday.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Ricks, 69 years of age, passed away Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. L. King, in Jackson. She suffered from a complication of diseases and death was not unexpected.
A native of Henry county, Mrs. Ricks had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. M. L. King, since the death of her husband which occurred in October, 1918. She was a member of Bethany church, Henry county, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Ricks is survived by one daughter and a son and a number of grandchildren, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
The body was carried to Bethany church, near McDonough, Thursday where the funeral services were held. Interment was in the church cemetery beside her husband.
Ridgeway, Bennett
Middle Georgia Argus February 18, 1890
Bennett Ridgeway, of Towaliga district, died on Tuesday night, suffering for a long time from *** poison.
Ridgeway, Bessie Pearl Fitzgerald
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Dec 1967
Heart Attack Saturday Claims Mrs. Ridgeway
Mrs. James T. Ridgeway, 54, of 873 Charles Anne Drive, Atlanta, died unexpectedly at her residence Saturday morning about 8 o'clock, death being attributed to a heart attack.
The former Miss Bessie Pearl Fitzgerald, she was born in Birmingham, Ala., the daughter of the late Mr. Wiliam B. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Etta Gilley Fitzgerald. Mrs. Ridgeway was a licensed practical nurse and was a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Kersey, pastor, and Rev. Frank Smith pastor of the Cedar Rock Congregational Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ridgeway is survived by her husband, James T. Ridgeway; one sister, Mrs. G. G. Wingo of Duluth; two brothers, Sam Fitzgerald and Lou Fitzgerald, both of Birmingham; step-mother Mrs. Edith Fitzgerald of Birmingham, Ala.
Pallbearers were nephews and included Bryan Ridgeway, Bub Ridgeway, George Wilson, Kenneth Wilson, Dean Ball, Johnny Harkness.
Ridgeway, Calvin
The Jackson Progress-Argus September 27, 1918
Butts Negro Dies At Front
First casualty in France reported Friday
Calvin Ridgeway victim
Colored selectman from route six dies of disease went to France several months ago
The death of Calvin Ridgeway, a colored selectman from Butts county, was announced by the war department Friday night. He died in France of disease.
So far as made known this is the first Butts county man to die in France, though other registrants have died in the army camps in this country.
Ridgeway, who was about 22 or 23 years old, went to France several month a ago.
He formerly lived on the J. P. Shivers place, near Wilder's store, and his mother is Mamie Ridgeway.
Further than the announcement of the war department, no news has been received of Ridgeway's death.
Ridgeway, Elizabeth Matilda
Butts County Progress May 8, 1914
Mrs. Matilda Ridgeway Passes To Beyond
Friends throughout the county were saddened by the news of Mrs. Matilda Ridgeway's death, which occurred at her home Monday night. She had been a sufferer from cancer for some time and her death was not unexpected.
Mrs. Ridgeway was one of the oldest women in the county, being in her 83rd year. She was an estimable Christian character and was known and loved by a large circle of friends who grieve at her passing. She was a daughter of the late Tomas McKibben.
Surviving Mrs. Ridgeway are one son, Mr. T. J. Ridgeway, three sisters, Mrs. Susana Foster, Mrs. Hattie McKibben and Mrs. Peggie Thomason.
The funeral was held at Fellowship church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. James Bradley of the Presbyterian church officiating.
In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of a host of friends.
Ridgeway, Francis T.
The Jackson Argus February 1, 1895
Mr. Frank Ridgeway died at the residence of Mr. McElhany, with whom he boarded, last Sunday evening at 4 o'clock. He was suddenly taken ill and passed away. His funeral services were conducted by Dr. Gardner at Fellowship on Monday, and his remains were buried at that place. He leaves relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
Ridgeway, Franklin Clinton
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Oct 1982
Mr. Ridgeway, (?) wife, Vivian Roselle Jones Ridgeway of Jackson; four daughters, Edna Jamerson and Rudene Reeves, both of Jackson, Janice Shivers of Griffin, and Sue Woodward of Acworth; four sons, Morris Ridgeway of Jackson, Arthur Ridgeway of Milner, Burney Ridgeway of Milner, and Durwood Ridgeway of Griffin;
A brother, Bennett Ridgeway of Griffin; a sister, Minnie Lee Bell of Griffin. Thirteen grandchildren also survive.
Services were held Sunday at McDonald Chapel in Griffin with Rev. Bill Coleman and Rev. Henry Vaughn officiating. Burial was in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church cemetery in Griffin.
McDonald Chapel of Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Ridgeway, George Hunt
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Oct 1973
G. H. Ridgeway Victim Of Heart Attack
Mr. George Hunt Ridgeway, 80, of Route 3, Jackson, died unexpectedly at his residence about 5:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, October 8th, after apparently, suffering a heart attack.
Born in Butts County May 10, 1893, he was the son of the late Mr. George Robert Ridgeway of Butts County and the late Mrs. Lucia Hunt Ridgeway of Pike County. He had been a member of Towaliga Baptist Church for the past 61 years and was a retired government employee with the post office department.
Mr. Ridgeway and his wife Mrs. Linda Tyus Ridgeway were observing their 60th wedding anniversary on the day of his death .
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Towalga Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Parham, pastor, and Rev. Vic Whited, pastor of Berea Christian Church Hampton, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Linda Tyus Ridgeway of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Helen R. Vaughn of Jackson; one son, J. M. Ridgeway, of Hampton; five sisters, Mrs. Fannie Turner and Mrs. Mary Moss, both of McDonough, Mrs. S. H. Odom of Jackson; Mrs. Sara Jackson of Warner Robins and Mrs. Pauline Bush of Macon; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Nephews served as pallbearers.
Ridgeway, George Robert
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 3, 1916
Mr. G. R. Ridgeway Yields To Death
Was former County Treasurer and prominent citizen.
Friends throughout the county will be shocked and grieved to learn of the death of Mr. Geo. R. Ridgeway which occurred at his home near Jackson Thursday morning. The end came after a long illness and was not unexpected, as he had been critically ill for many weeks. He suffered from a stomach trouble and death resulted from a complication of ailments.
Aged 53, Mr. Ridgeway was one of Butts finest citizens. He was a high toned, public spirited Christian gentleman. Since 16 years of age he had been a member of Towaliga Baptist church. Before his health failed Mr. Ridgeway was a strong political factor, and served as County Treasurer from 1904 to 1908. He was genuinely and universally popular and countless friends will keen sorrow in his passing.
The funeral will be at Fellowship Presbyterian church at 11 o'clock Friday morning.
Surviving Mr. Ridgeway are his wife, three sons, Messrs. Marvin, Hunt and Rolf Ridgeway; seven daughters, Mrs. L. E. Turner, of McDonough, Misses Clifford, Mary, Florrie, Ethel, Sara and Pauline Ridgeway.
Ridgeway, George Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Feb 1964
George Ridgeway Died Thursday of Brief Illness
George Robert Ridgeway, 47, of 158 West Avenue, widely known young Jackson resident, died Thursday morning, February 20, at the Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta after undergoing surgery Monday. His condition became critical Wednesday night with death coming at 9:45 a. m. Thursday morning.
Mr. Ridgeway was born in Milner, the son of Mr. George Hunt Ridgeway and Mrs. Linda Tyus Ridgeway, both of whom survive. He had spent most of his life in Butts County, being reared in the Towaliga Community where his parents still reside. He graduated from Jackson High School, class of 1933, and is believed to be the first member of that large class to succumb to death despite World War II and the Korean conflict.
Mr. Ridgeway was an inspector at the Atlanta General Depot, Conley, for the past 16 years, receiving many citations for his conscientious and meritorious service. He was a deacon of the Towaliga Baptist Church where he also served as its clerk and as Sunday School teacher. He was a past president of the Jackson Exchange Club and served on many occasions on the Board of Controls.
A veteran of World War II, he saw active service in France and Germany with the 94th Infantry.
Funeral services for Mr. Ridgeway were conducted Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. Gerald Kersey, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. E. A. Daniel and Elder W. S. Kelly. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Deacons of the Towaliga Baptist Church served as pallbearers and included David Ridgeway, Oscar Weaver Jr., Lamar Weaver, Sessions Weaver, Ralph Evans. W. T. Pelt. B. B. Campbell, D. W. Singley, and Milton Mangham. Members of the Jackson Exchange Club were honorary pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucile Vaughn Ridgeway; a son, Robert Hunt Ridgeway, all of Jackson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt Ridgeway, all of Jackson; sister, Mrs. Helen R. Vaughn of Atlanta; brother, James Murray Ridgeway of Hampton; several nieces and nephews.
Ridgeway, Infant
The Jackson Argus June 28, 1901
The infant child of Mr. And Mrs. Tom Ridgeway died at their home at Towaliga last Friday night. The funeral services were conducted at Fellowship, Saturday, by Rev. Brennal. The bereaved family have a large number of friends in the county, who deeply sympathize with them in the death of their little child.
Ridgeway, Infant
The Butts County Progress January 16, 1908
Sick Only A Few Hours Little Child Passes Away.
The eight months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Ridgeway, who seemed in her usual health, was taken violently ill Sunday morning at eight o'clock and died that afternoon at two, at their home about seven miles from Jackson. The funeral services were held Monday at one o'clock at Fellowship Church by Rev. Harper.
Ridgeway, James Rolfe (Jake)
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jan 1959
Jake Ridgeway Former Resident, Died in Atlanta
Funeral services were held Atlanta Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Conception for James Rolfe (Jake) Ridgeway, 59, of 775 Moreland Ave., S. E., who died Sunday at an Atlanta hospital. Interment was in West View Cemetery with H. M. Patterson & Son in charge of arrangements.
Born and reared in Butts county, Mr. Ridgeway, the son of George Ridgeway and Mrs. Lucia Hunt, Ridgeway, was an employee of Overnite Transfer Company as a mechanic. A veteran of World War I with the U. S. Navy, Mr. Ridgeway had lived in Atlanta for about 40 years. He had been in declining health for several months.
Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Lillian Bullard; daughter, Mrs. Joyce South, Columbus; sisters, Mrs: Lawrence Turner, Mrs. Terry McDonald, Mrs. Boyce Moss, .all of McDonough; Mrs. Sydney Odom, Mrs. Paul E. Jackson, Mrs. Donald Bush, all of Macon; Miss Ethel Ridgeway, Barnesville; brothers, G. Hunt Ridgeway, Jackson; Marvin S. Ridgeway, Atlanta and Blairsville; four granddaughters.
Ridgeway, Linda Tyus
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Aug 1989
Linda Tyus Ridgeway, 96, formerly of Route 3, Jackson, died Sunday afternoon of Clayton General Hospital in Riverdale following several months of declining health.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. David Majors and the Rev. Joe Parham officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
Mrs. Ridgeway was born in Pike County, Jan. 30, 1896, daughter of James Tyus and Molly Murray Tyus. She was the widow of George Hunt Ridgeway, who died in 1973. She was a member of Towaliga Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Helen R. Vaughn of Riverdale; son, James Murray Ridgeway of Hampton; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Psyche Powell of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter-in-law, Lucille Hall of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ridgeway, Lucia M. Hunt
Jackson Progress-Argus Jan 4, 1940
Mrs. Ridgeway Is Claimed by Death
Relatives and friends in Butts county were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Lucia Hunt Ridgeway, 78 years of age, which occurred Thursday night at her home in Barnesville after a four days illness.
Widow of the late George R. Ridgeway, Butts county treasurer, she was connected with a widely known middle Georgia family. Following the death of her husband she moved from Jackson to Barnesville for residence. She was a member of the First Baptist , church
Barnesville and was active in religious affairs.
She is survived by three sons, S. Marvin Ridgeway, carrier on rural route No. 2, Jackson, and G. Hunt Ridgeway, Jackson, J. Roise Ridgeway, Atlanta; seven daughters, Mrs. Paul Jackson and Miss Ethel Ridgeway, of Barnesville; Mrs. L, E. Turner, Mrs. W. T. McDonald and Mrs. B. F. Moss, of McDonough; Mrs. S. H. Odum, of Macon; Mrs. Donald Bush, of Atlanta; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a brother, the Rev. J. W. Hunt, retired Methodist minister, of Cuthbert.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the First Baptist church in Barnesville with Dr. L. S. Williams officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the Fellowship Presbyterian church cemetery near Jackson.
Ridgeway, Mahalia A. Barlow
The Jackson Argus May 13, 1898
Sandy Plains.
We feel sad to chronicle the death of Mrs. Mahalie Ridgeway which occurred at the home of her son George on last Monday Morning. She was a devout christian and held out faithful until the end. She leaves two sons, Jim Morris and George Ridgeway, to mourn her loss. The bereaved relatives have our sincere sympathy.
The Jackson Argus May 13, 1898
Mrs. Mahaly Ridgeway an old citizen of Butts county, died Monday at the home of her son, George Ridgeway. Mrs. Ridgeway leaves many relatives and friends who regret her death exceedingly. Her remains were interred at the old family burying ground Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Ridgeway, Mary Ann Elizabeth Pettigrew
Jackson Progress Argus 05 May 1966
Mrs. Ridgeway Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Mary Ann Elizabeth Pettigrew Ridgeway, 79, one of the county's most widely known residents, died at her home in the Towaliga Community late Monday afternoon following an extended illness. She had been confined to her bed for the past five years and had undergone an even longer period of declining health before becoming bedridden.
A lifelong resident of Butts County, Mrs. Ridgeway was the daughter of the late James Harkness Pettigrew and Mrs. Mattie Hale Pettigrew, both natives of Butts County. Mrs. Ridgeway was a member of Towaliga Baptist Church and was the widow of Mr. Samuel Prentice Ridgeway.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. Gerald Kersey, pastor, and Rev. Bill Thomas, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Towaliga Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ridgeway is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Martha Dell Sims of Jackson, Mrs. Robert E. Coleman of Forest Park, Mrs. James C. Durham of Atlanta; four sons, Harry Ridgeway, Franklin Ridgeway, and David Ridgeway, all of Jackson; Tommy Ridgeway of Salisbury, N. C.; 15 grandchildren; three great grand-children; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Charles Sims, Joseph Sims, Elton Coleman, Jimmy Durham, Ken Williams, Martin Ridgeway, David Ridgeway Jr., and Perry Ridgeway.
Ridgeway, Merritt Chalmers
Jackson Progress-Argus 27 Dec 1935
C. Ridgeway Passed Away Friday Night
Bringing sorrow to a host of friends was the death of Mr. Chalmers Ridgeway, 29 years of age, well known Butts county *** which occurred Friday night *** o'clock at the home of Mr. W. F. *** He had been sick for some three weeks from typhoid fever and pneumonia and for several days his condition had been critical.
Born and reared in Butts county, Mr. Ridgeway was connected with a prominent family of the county. Educated in the schools here, he was a successful young farmer at the time of his death. He was a man of sterling character and worth and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. He was a member of Towaliga Baptist church.
Mr. Ridgeway is survived by his wife, the former Miss Nettie Stroud; a son, Chalmers Bryant Ridgeway: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Ridgeway; four sisters, Mrs. Fretwell, of Macon; Misses Rosa Lee, Mildred, and Daisy Bub Ridgeway; four brothers, Lanier, Mack, Bernard and Jim Tom Ridgeway, all of whom have the .sympathy of friends in their bereavement.
Funeral services were held at Fellowship Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr, Adams, of Barnesville, conducted the services in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. The Jackson quartette sang favorite hymns and the pretty floral offerings attested the love of relatives and friends. The pallbearers were the brothers-in-law of the deceased. Interment was in the family lot in the churchyard.
Ridgeway, Nettie Jo Ham
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1965
Mrs. Ridgeway Died Feb.12 in Atlanta Hospital
Mrs. S. M. Ridgeway of Ola died February 12 in a private hospital in Atlanta following a two week period of critical illness. She was the former Miss Nettie Jo Ham of Jackson, the daughter of the late Mr. J. S. Ham and Mrs. Mattie Watkins Ham.
Born and reared in Butts County, Mrs. Ridgeway and her husband lived in the county until about 10 years ago when they moved to Atlanta and Blairsville. Mr. Ridgeway was a mail carrier here for a long number of years. They moved to Ola about three years ago.
Survivors include her husband, S. M. Ridgeway of Ola; one daughter, Mrs. W. O. Jeffares of Atlanta; two sons, Mr. Joe H. Ridgeway of New Orleans, La. and Mr. James W. Ridgeway of McDonough; one brother, T. Porter Ham of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. C. H. George of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the chapel of D. T. Carmichael and Son in McDonough. The Rev. Sidney Odum of Jackson officiated. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with D. T. Carmichael and Son in charge of arrangements.
Ridgeway, Robert Hunt
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jan 1973
Robt. Ridgeway Passes After Short Illness
Mr. Robert Hunt Ridgeway, 22, of 158 West Avenue, Jackson, son of Mrs. Lucile Vaughn Hall of Jackson, died at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta at 5:25 o'clock Wednesday morning, January 10th, after a short illness. Mr. Ridgeway had been admitted to the hospital early Tuesday morning.
Born February 16, 1950 in Spalding County, he was the son of the late Mr. George Robert Ridgeway of Jackson and Mrs. Lucile Vaughn Hall of Jackson, who survives. He had lived in Jackson his entire life and was a 1968 graduate of Jackson High School. He was graduated from Clayton Junior College and attended West Georgia College until ill health forced him to discontinue his studies. He was an employee of Homer Wilkinson Bookkeeping Service in Forest Park and was a member of Towaliga Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Parham, pastor, and Elder Elzie D. Spier, Jr., officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ridgeway is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lucile Vaughn Hall of Jackson; step-father, H. P. Hall of Jackson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ridgeway and Mrs. Homer M. Vaughn, all of Jackson; a step-brother, Kenneth Hall of Conyers; several uncles and aunts.
Pallbearers were William Towles, Jr., Homer Lewis, Harry Lewis, Julian Lewis, Walter Vaughn and James Grant.
Ridgeway, Robert Marvin
The Jackson Progress-Argus November 5, 1920
Death Of Small Boy Occurred On Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Ridgeway have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their four-months-old son, Robert Marvin Ridgeway, which occurred Tuesday afternoon. The little one had been sick for several weeks.
A short service was conducted at the grave Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. S. R. England officiated.
The little boy is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister, his paternal grandmother, Mrs. G. R. Ridgeway, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. J. S. Ham.
Ridgeway, Samuel
Middle Georgia Argus January 19, 1884
It again becomes our painful duty this week to make mention of the death of Mr. Samuel Ridgeway of Towaliga, which occurred at his home on Wednesday night. Mr. Ridgeway was well, and most favorably known by the people of this whole section, having been a citizen of this county since its early settlement by the whites. He was ever known as an honest, upright and enterprising man, and a conscientious, sincere and devoted Christian, ever ready to do his duty to God and man. He has long been a member and pillar of the Methodist church, and died in full faith of a blissful immortality. During his illness he often called his family, friends and servants around him, and would talk and pray with them, and admonish them to live better lives, and meet him in glory. He was perfectly reconciled and conscious to the last. How easy it is for a Christian to die! Mr. Ridgeway was born in the year 1801, and consequently was in his eighty-fourth year.
Ridgeway, Samuel Marvin
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Mar 1972
Mr. Ridgeway Died After Long Illness
Mr. Samuel Marvin Ridgeway, 84, of McDonough, widely known former resident of Jackson, died Wednesday, March 15th, following a long period of declining health. He was a patient at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg at the time of his death.
Mr. Ridgeway was the son of the late Mr. George Ridgeway and Mrs. Lucia Hunt Ridgeway of Butts County and was born March 22, 1887. Mr. Ridgeway served as a mail carrier for Rural Rt. No. 2 from May 16, 1907 until his retirement on September 30, 1948. He served with the Georgia National Guard from 1929 through 1931.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of D. T. Carmichael & Son in McDonough. Rev. James Rutherford and Rev. Lane Jenkins officiated with interment in Jackson City Cemetery. D. T. Carmichael & Son of McDonough was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ridgeway is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. O. Jaffares of Atlanta; two sons, Joe H. Ridgeway of New Orleans, La. and James W. Ridgeway of McDonough; one brother, G. Hunt Ridgeway of Jackson; six sisters, Mrs. L. E. Turner, Mrs. W. T. McDonald, Mrs. B. F. Moss and Miss Ethel Ridgeway, all of McDonough, Mrs. Paul Jackson of Warner Robins and Mrs. Donald Bush of Macon; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Ridgeway, Samuel Prentice
Jackson Progress Argus 25 May 1967
S. P. Ridgeway Buried Saturday At Towaliga Rites
Mr. Samuel Prentice Ridgeway, 78, widely known resident of the Towaliga community, died about two o'clock Thursday afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital following an extended period of declining health. He had been in the hospital six days.
A retired farmer, Mr. Ridgeway was born in Butts County and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Mr. Thomas Ridgeway and Mrs. Della Thaxton Ridgeway. His wife, who preceded him in death about a year, was Mrs. Mary Anne Elizabeth Pettigrew Ridgeway. Mr. Ridgeway was a member of Antioch Christian Church.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. Gerald Kersey, pastor, and Rev. Arthur L. Price officiating. Interment was in the Towaliga, Church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ridgeway is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Martha Dell Sims of Jackson, Mrs. Robert Coleman of Forest Park, Mrs. James C. Durham of Atlanta; four sons, Harry Ridgeway, Franklin Ridgeway and David Ridgeway, all of Jackson; Tommy Ridgeway, Salisbury, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Ina Allen of Jackson and Mrs. Susannah Tyler of Atlanta; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Charles S. Sims, Joseph Sims, Elton Coleman, Frank Hearn, Tommy Carmichael, David Ridgeway Jr., Perry Ridgeway, Martin Ridgeway.
Ridgeway, Smith Bernard (Infant)
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Oct 1950
Mr. and Mrs. Ridgeway Lose Their Infant Son
Friends' extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Ridgeway in the death of their two-day-old son, Smith Bernard, which occurred in Strickland Memorial Hospital October 12. Besides its parents the infant is survived by a sister, Janie Diane, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Ridgeway of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Gray Smith of Barnesville. Graveside services were at Towaliga church cemetery Friday at 11 a. m. and Haisten Funeral Home was in charge.
Ridgeway, Thomas J.
The Jackson Progress-Argus December 8, 1922
Mr. T. J. Ridgeway Claimed By Death.
Following a period of ill health extending over two years, Mr. T. J. Ridgeway, 67 year of age, died at his home a few miles from Jackson Monday morning at 7 o'clock. Death was attributed to a complication of diseases.
Mr. Ridgeway was a well known citizen of the county and was held in general high esteem. His death caused regret to a large number of friends over the county. He was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian church.
Surviving Mr. Ridgeway are his wife, who was Miss Delma Thaxton before her marriage; Three sons, Messrs. T. M., S. B., and J. H. Ridgeway; three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Washington, Mrs. Ina Allen and Mrs. Susanna Martin.
The funeral was held at Fellowship church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was highly attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Frank Adams of Atlanta.
Interment was in the church cemetery.
Ridgeway, Thomas Merritt
Jackson Progress-Argus 27 Nov 1941
T. M. Ridgeway Dies Sunday at Towaliga Home
The death of Thomas Merritt Ridgeway, 61 years of age, widely known farmer of the Towaliga community, occurred at 1:15 Sunday morning and resulted from a sudden illness. He was in accustomed health Saturday and was seised with an illness that proved fatal In the early hours of the morning.
Connected with prominent and pioneer Butts county families, Mr. Ridgeway was a son of the late Thomas J. and Della Thaxton Ridgeway. He was a well-known resident of Towaliga district, was a member of Antioch Christian church and took an active interest in community and political affairs.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Daisy McElheney of Butts county; four sons, Lanier and Mack Ridgeway of Butts county; Bernard and James Thomas Ridgeway of Atlanta; four daughters, Mrs. H. C. Maynard of Chattanooga; Mrs. G. R. Wilson of Philadelphia; Mrs. W. F. Lail of Macon and Mrs. Steve Harkins of Atlanta; two brothers, C., S. P. and Harry Ridgeway of Butts county; three sisters, Mrs. Ina Hutto and Mrs. Mattie Washington of Butts county and Mrs. Troy Martin of Atlanta. He is also survived by six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Fellowship church Monday afternoon and were largely attended by relatives and friends. The Rev. Norman Shands of the Cross Keys Baptist church, Macon, and the Rev. W. C. Booth, pastor of Towaliga Baptist church, officiated.
The active pallbearers were W. F. Lail* H. C. Maynard, Richard G. Wilson, Willis McElheney, Olin McElheney, Steve Harkins, Leonard Washington.
Honorary pallbearers were S. C. Biles, George Head, Paul Evans, T. W. Moore, O. L. Weaver, Walter Thaxton, Durham Thaxton, John McClendon, R. E. Evans, J. A. Lane, J. O. Pettigrew, D. W. Singley, G. C. Harkness, B. R. McClendon, J. H. Patrick, T. A. Nutt, J. A. Leverette, J. P. Head, Clayton Lindsey, John Spruce, W. D. Lail.
Burial was in the church cemetery with Thornton Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
Ridgeway, Vivian Roselle Jones
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Mar 1993
Vivian Roselle Jones Ridgeway, 81, of Jackson died Fri., March 19, at Monroe County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sun., March 21, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin with Rev. Henry Vaughn officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Ridgeway was born in Lamar County, daughter of the late Maurice Weldon Jones and the late Augustie Palestine Martin Jones. She was the widow of Franklin C. Ridgeway. A retired employee of the Spalding Knitting Mill, Mrs. Ridgeway was a member of the Midway Baptist Church in Barnesville.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Edna Jamerson of Jackson, Rudene and Colin Reeves of Jackson, Janice and Kenneth Shivers of Griffin and Sue and Leroy Woodard of Cartersville; sons and daughters-in-law Arthur and Pat Ridgeway of Milner, Morris Ridgeway of Indian Springs, Durwood and Peggy Ridgeway of Griffin and Burney and Sherry Ridgeway of Griffin; brother and sister-in-law Maurice (Pete) and Rosa Jones of Griffin; sister and brother-in-law Nellie and W. W. Caldwell of Griffin; sister-in-law Mary Jones of Griffin; 25 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
McCullough Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ridgeway, William Franklin
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Dec 1972
Mr. Ridgeway Found Dead At His Home
The body of Mr. William Franklin Ridgeway, 52, widely known farmer of the Towaliga community, was discovered around 11:30 o'clock Saturday morning at his home on Route 4, Jackson, by a neighbor who observed Mr. Ridgeway's inert form on the floor after peering through a window when failing to alert him to calls and knocks on the door.
According to Butts County Coroner John Sherrell, Mr. Ridgeway was in telephone conversation with neighbors about 7:30 Saturday morning when his aid was enlisted in a hog killing venture. Mr. Ridgeway told his caller that he was not feeling well and that he would help Monday if he felt better. Mr. Sherrell said that a neighbor discovered his body shortly after 11 o'clock when he stopped by Mr. Ridgeway's home where he lived alone. Coroner Sherrell said the body was taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital where a local physician pronounced him dead on arrival with death believed attributed to a heart attack.
Mr. Ridgeway was born in Butts County on June 17, 1920, the son of Mr. Samuel Prentice Ridgeway and Mrs. Mary Pettigrew Ridgeway.
Mr. Ridgeway was a widely known farmer of the Towaliga community, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Towaliga Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Parham, pastor of the Towaliga Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Towaliga Baptist Church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements.
Mr. Ridgeway is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Edwin Sims of Jackson, Mrs. Robert E. Coleman of Barnesville, Mrs. J. C. Durham of Lithonia; three brothers, Harry Ridgeway and David Ridgeway, both of Jackson, and T. H. Ridgeway of Salisbury, N.C.; nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Martin Ridgeway, Elton Coleman, Joseph Sims, Charles S. Sims, David Ridgeway, Jr., and Lamar English.
Ridgway, Calvin Lanier III
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Jan 1976
Truck Mishap Takes Life Of Local Child
The twin specters of death and tragedy, which have stalked the County with dogged persistence the past few weeks, claimed another victim Friday afternoon when little Calvin Lanier Ridgway III, 28 months old, died under the wheels of a heavy truck.
The tragic accident occurred at. Pete Ridgway's dairy farm about 5:15 p.m. when the child got into the path of a two-ton truck driven by an employee. Butts County Coroner John Sherrell pronounced the child dead at the scene.
Deputy Bill Nelson of the Sheriff's Department investigated the accident and termed it "tragic but unavoidable." The tragedy was witnessed by several persons and no charges have been brought against thedriver.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Parham officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge.
The child is survived by his parents, Calvin Lanier Ridgway, Jr. and Mrs. Carol Bond Ridgway; one sister, Miss Stacey Ridgway of Jackson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. (Pete) Ridgway, Sr., Mrs. Lamar Jinks and Tom Bond, of Jackson; great grand mothers, Mrs. O. J. Bond and Mrs. H. G. Morris, of Jackson.
Pallbearers were Vick Sanvidge, Bert Sanvidge, Marlin Fletcher and John Bolton.
Ridgway, Calvin Lanier (Pete), Sr
Jackson Progress Argus 07 Jul 1989
C. L. (Pete) Ridgway Sr., 85, of Ridgway Road, west Butts County, died Friday at 3 arm at his residence.
The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Parham and the Rev. David Majors officiating. Burial was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Mr. Ridgway, a lifelong resident of Butts County was a retired farmer, cattleman, and dairyman. He was a member of the Towaliga Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth English Ridgway; daughters and sons-in-law, Susannah and Ed Deaver of Jackson and Maridel and David Mitchell of Macon; son and daughter-in-law, C. L. (Bub) and Carol Ridgway of Jackson; and son, William T. (Billy) Ridgway of Jackson; seven grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. H. C. Maynard of Griffin and Mrs. Steve Harkness of Jackson; several nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ridgway, Ermine Harmon
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Oct 1972
Mrs. Ridgway Buried At Fellowship
Mrs. Erma Harmon Ridgway, 67, of Route 3, Jackson, died October 19th in a private hospital following a long period of declining health. She was the widow of Mr. John Harry Ridgway of Butts County.
Born June 23, 1905 in Cornelia, Mrs. Ridgway was the daughter of Mr. J. P. Harmon and Mrs. Lenora Gillispie Harmon, both of Cornelia. She was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Fellowship Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Black, pastor, and Rev. Douglas Harmon officiating. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ridgway is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. P. Colwell, Jr. of Jackson and Mrs. James Hollinsworth of Griffin; three sons, Jack Ridgway of Brooks, Ed Ridgway of Griffin and Wilburn Ridgway of Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Schell of College Park and Mrs. Mayo Jones of Savannah; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were David Ridgeway, Frank Ridgeway, Pete Ridgway, Dennis Colwell, Marlin Colwell and Jimmy Walker.
Ridgway, Frank McElheney
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jun 1961
Heart Attack Monday Claims F. M. Ridgway
Frank McElheney Ridgway, 56, widely known Butts county dairyman, farmer and civic leader of the Towaliga community, died early Monday afternoon from a heart attack suffered while in the office of Jackson physician.
In his accustomed health early Monday, Mr. Ridgway went about his usual farm work but unusual for him, stopped on several occasions to rest and shortly before noon came from the fields to his house. He asked a farm employee to drive him to Jackson ostensibly to make a farm purchase, but as they reached town he requested the driver to stop at the doctor's office. Within minutes of arrival the fatal attack occurred.
A native of Butts county, he was the son of the late Thomas M. Ridgway and Mrs. Daisy McElheney Ridgway, who survives.
At an early age he directed his energies to farming and soon became, recognized as one of the most successful and progressive dairy farmers in the county. He was an ardent sportsman and was never happier than when hunting and fishing, two of his favorite avocations.
Active in civic and community affairs, Mr. Ridgway was elected by the Board of Directors of the Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation to a director's post on the board on January 12, 1955 to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. P. J. Evans. At the annual meeting in August of that year he was elected by the membership and has served since that date with steadfast devotion and loyalty.
At the time of his death Mr. Ridgway was president of the Butts County Farm Bureau, an organization that he had served well on many occasions. He was a devoted member of the Towaliga Baptist Church and was generous in support of its every endeavor with time, talent and finances.
Funeral services for Mr. Ridgeway were held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Towaliga Baptist Church with the Rev. E. A. Daniel and the Rev. Marion L. Mayo officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in. charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Garr Ridgway; mother, Mrs. Daisy McElheney Ridgway; daughter, Miss Jan Ridgway, all of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Wilson, Locust Grove; Mrs. Steve Harkness, Rex; Mrs. H. C. Maynard, Griffin; Mrs. Fred Lail, Macon; three brothers, C. L. Ridgway, Jackson; J. T. Ridgway, Atlanta; G. B. Ridgway, Topeka, Kansas; several nieces and nephews.
The body lay in state at Towaliga. Baptist Church 30 minutes prior to beginning of the service.
Deacons of the church formed an honorary escort.
Pallbearers were Calvin "Bub" Ridgway, Jimmy Maynard, Mike Oxford, Bryan Ridgway, Jerry Garr, George M. Wilson.
Ridgway, Jack Harry, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Nov 1991
Mr. Jack Harry Ridgway Sr., 65, of Brooks died Sunday morning at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin, with the Rev. Ken Martin officiating. Interment was in Fellowship Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Butts County.
Mr. Ridgway was born in Clayton County, son of the late John Harry Ridgway and the late Emma Harmon. He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Ridgway; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Kim and James Harris, and Beth and Tommy Sykes; sons and daughter-in-law, Jack and Trisha Ridgway, and John Wallace Ridgway, all of Brooks; .three grandchildren, Joni and Jasmine Harris, and Joshua Sykes; sisters and brother-in-law, Louise and Jr. Colwell of Jackson, Adelma and James Hollingsworth of Griffin; brothers and sister-in-law, Pete and Joyce Ridgway of Hampton, Ed and Dot Ridgway of Griffin; and several nieces and/nephews,
Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Ridgway, John Harry
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Sep 1954
John H. Ridgway Victim of Stroke
John Harry Ridgway, 60, resident of Jackson route 3, died at his home Thursday afternoon of last week as the result of a stroke. He had been an invalid for twenty years.
Born in Butts county, son of T. J. Ridgway and Mrs. Della Thaxton Ridgway, esteemed residents of Towaliga district, Mr. Ridgway was a veteran of World War I. Ill heath had forced his retirement from active business. He was a member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Erma Harmon Ridgway; two daughters, Mrs. E. P. Colwell Jr. of Orlando, Fla. and Mrs. James N. Hollingsworth of Jackson; three sons, Jack H. and Ed Ridgway of Jackson; Wilburn Ridgway of Hampton; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ina Allen of Jackson and Mrs. Susanna Tyler of Hapeville; one brother, S. P. Ridgway of Jackson.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at Fellowship Church and the Rev. Wade Bell officiated. Burial was in the churchyard with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The pallbearers were L. C. (Pete) Ridgway, F. M. (Mack) Ridgway, Donald Ridgway, Tom H. Ridgway, Harry Peter Ridgway, T. M. Washington.
Ridgway, Martha Elizabeth Garr
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Feb 1986
Martha Elizabeth Garr Ridgway, 78, of Route 5, Jackson, died Sunday at the Living Center Convalescent Home in Griffin where she had resided for the past three. years.
Mrs. Ridgway was born in Monroe County. She was the daughter of the late Albert Garr and Vallie Webb Garr and wife of the late F. M, "Mack" Ridgway. A teacher in Butts and Monroe counties for several years, she graduated from Georgia State College! For Women in Milledgeville and attended Tift College in Forsyth. She was a member of Towaliga Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Charles Maddox of Jackson; granddaughter, Ginger Maddox of Jackson; sisters, Helen Zellner of Forsyth, Mildred Oxford of Culloden, and Carolyn Phillips of Macon; brother, Webb Garr of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. David Majors officiating. Burial was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Oxford, David Garr, Jerry Maynard, Brownie Ridgway, Billy Ridgway, and Jerry Garr.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ridgway, Maxine Bailey
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Feb 1994
Maxine Bailey Ridgway of Jackson died Mon., Feb. 21, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Wed.,. Feb. 23, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Nelms officiating. Interment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church cemetery in Butts County.
Mrs. Ridgway was born April 10, 1938 in Fulton County, daughter of the late David W. and Lois Reynolds Bailey.
Survivors include husband, Bryan (Bryanie) Ridgway of Jackson; daughter, Bryanette Biles of Jackson; sisters, Mary Ruth Reddick of Jackson and Billy Jo Smith of High Falls; brother, David Bailey of Flovilla; mother-in-law, Nettie Stroud Ridgway of Jackson; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ridley, Earnest
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Apr 1988
Earnest Ridley, 47, of Route 1, Flovilla, died Thttrsday at the Griffin-Spalding Hospital.
The funeral was held Saturday at 1 p.m. at China Grove Baptist Church in Flovilla with the Rev. A. M. Thurman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Ridley was a native of Butts County, son of the late Bishop and Elnora Ridley. He was a member of China Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Henry and Teresa Sands of Forsyth, and Several nephews and nieces.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ridley, Harold, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Oct 1989
Harold Ridley Sr., 83, of Villa Drive, Jenkinsburg, died Thursday at Westbury Nursing Home.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev B. J. Saucer officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery.
Mr. Ridley was a native of Butts Coianty, son of Frank and Lula Morgan Ridley. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Alice Mae Head of Jenkinsburg; son, Harold James Ridley of Cleveland, Ohio; son-in-law, R. V. Head of Jenkinsburg; sister-in-law, Minnie Ridley of Jackson; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ridley, Mary Alice
Jackson Progress-Argus, April 3, 1952
McElheney Faces Murder Charge in Woman's Death
Roy Lee McElheney, negro, discharged Navy veteran, is held in the Butts county jail on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Mary Alice Ridley, young negro woman, early Monday, according to Sheriff J. D. Pope.
Death of the woman followed a ride Sunday night and early Monday, and after returning home at 10 o'clock Monday morning the woman died of wounds inflicted by McElheney, according to Sheriff Pope.
Coroner Truman Hardy held an inquest late Monday and Dr. Herman Jones, connected with the Fulton county department of criminal investigation, performed an autopsy. Verdict of the coroner's jury was that the Ridley woman came to her death from wounds inflicted by McElheney.
According to Sheriff Pope, McElheney admitted beating the woman with his fists. McElheney, Sheriff Pope declared, said he lost "his head" and beat the woman unmercifully.
McElheney went to the Butts county jail and asked to be locked up, officers reported.
McElheney lives on Short Alley, just off Lyons street. He served several years in the Navy and was given a medical discharge. Recently he has been employed at Conley General Depot. He has a wife and four small children.
The Ridley woman, aged about 22, was known as "Little Bit." Her family lives on the Barnesville road a short distance from Jackson.
The murder charge against McElheney will come up for grand jury investigation at the next term of Butts Superior Court.
Ridley, Mary Jane
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Feb 1988
Mary Jane Ridley, 44, of Route 1, Flovilla, died Feb. 17 at her home.
The funeral was held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Mount Pleaisant Baptist Church with the Rev. H. R, Wright officiating. Burial was in the China Grove cemeteiy.
Miss Ridley was a native of Butts County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Ridley.
Survivors include a son, Freddie Smith of Jackson; brother, Earnest Ridley of Jackson; sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sands of Forsyth; two grandsons; several nephews and nieces.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Riley, Bennie Lane
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jul 1954
Bennie L. Riley Yields to Death After Injuries
Bennie Lane Riley, 28, injured when crushed between a railroad car and a platform at the Jackson Box & Lumber Co. plant June 22, died at 5:15 a. m. June 24 in the Griffin-Spalding Hospital. In addition to having several ribs broken, he was injured internally.
Mr. Riley, US Navy veteran of World War II, was a brakeman for the Southern Railway System and was performing duties in connection with his work at the time of the accident. He was a member of the Flovilla Methodist Church and lived in Atlanta.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman Riley Sr. of Flovilla and in addition to his parents is survived by his wife, the former Miss Marie King; one daughter, Kay; two sons, Ronnie and Benji; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Smith of Hawaii where her husband is serving with the armed forces; Mrs. Nettie Edwards and Mrs. Mary Burpee, both of Flovilla; two brothers, Robert Coleman Riley Jr. of Atlanta and Henry Riley of Flovilla; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held in the Flovilla Methodist Church Friday at 3:30 p. m. with the Rev. W. H. Lewis, pastor, and Rev. W. C. Bowen, former pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Flovilla cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The pallbearers were H.E. Bush, R. H. Phillips, E. S. Roberts, J. D. Knight, J. L. Echols Jr., L. S. Cook.
Riley, Bobby
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Jun 1941
Bobby Riley, 6 Months Old Child, Dies in Flovilla
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Riley of Flovilla have the sympathy of friends in the death of their 6 months old son, Bobby, which occurred early Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Friday in Flovilla.
Riley, Henry Claude
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Feb 1994
Henry Claude Riley of Hahira died Sun., Feb. 13, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.
Funeral services were held Tues., Feb. 15, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. Ann Nell Fletcher officiating. Interment was in the Flovilla Cemetery.
Mr. Riley was born Aug. 5, 1929 in Butts County, son of the late Robert Coleman Riley Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Thurston Riley.
He was a veteran, serving in the U. S. Army, and was a retired correctional officer at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center in Butts County. He was a member of the Flovilla United Methodist Church.
Survivors include sons, Mike Riley of Jackson and Bennie Riley of Hahira; sisters Mildred Smith and Mary Burpee, both of Flovilla; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Riley, Margaret Thurston
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Sep 1989
Margaret Thurston Riley, 88, of Route 1, Flovilla, died Monday morning at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg following an illness of several weeks.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten-Funeral Home with the Rev. Ann Fletcher, the Rev. Taylor Gallman; and Margaret Knight officiating. Burial was in the Flovilla cemetery.
Mrs. Riley was born in Henry County, daughter of William Samuel Thurston and Nettie Mills Thurston. She was the wife of the late Robert Coleman Riley Sr., who died in 1973.
Mrs. Riley was a member of the Flovilla United Methodist Church, which she served for many years as secretary/treasurer of the Sunday school. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and the AARP.
Survivors include two sons, Robert C. Riley Jr. and Henry Riley, both of Flovilla; daughters, Mildred Smith, Nettie Edwards, and Mary Burpee, all of Flovilla; 21 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; sisters, Eloise Henley and Jewell Davis, both of Locust Grove, and Evelyn Barnett of Warner Robins; many nephew and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Riley, Robert Coleman, Jr.
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jan 1992
Mr. Robert Coleman Riley Jr., 70, of Flovilla died late Tuesday night, Jan. 21, at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin following a lengthy period of declining health.
The funeral was conducted Thursday, Jan. 23, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with Dr. Ann Nell Fletcher, and the Revs. Dan Brown and A. L. Price officiating. Interment was in Flovilla Cemetery.
Mr. Riley was born in Henry County, son of the late Robert C. Sr. and Margaret Thurston Riley. He moved to Butts County as a child and has lived here most of his life. He was husband to the late Emma Anthony Riley. A member of Flovilla United Methodist Church, Mr. Riley was a member and Past Master of Indian Springs Lodge 307, F.&A.M. He was also a member and Past Worthy Patron of Jephtha Chapter 252, Order of the Eastern Star, and 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Alsiah Shrine Temple in Macon.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Riley served in the 37th Infantry Division in the S. W. Pacific for three and a half years. He saw combat on several islands in the Solomon group and in the Phillipines.
Mr. Riley received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals for service in the Pasig River Crossing in Manila.
Mr. Riley was retired from Southern Railway as a conductor and trainman, and he was retired from the State of Georgia Department of Corrections as a maintenance and construction engineer.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Billy Singley of Flovilla; son and daughter-in-law, David and Jackie Riley of Kennesaw; grandchildren, Brad and Brian Singley of Flovilla, and Patrick and Alan Riley of Kennesaw; sisters, Mildred Smith, Nettie Edwards and Mary Burpee, all of Flovilla; brother, Henry Riley of Flovilla; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Riley, Robert Coleman, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 May 1973
Mr. Riley Sr. Was Buried At Flovilla
Mr. Robert Coleman Riley, Sr., 79, of Flovilla, died about 10:10 o'clock Tuesday evening, May 8th, at Sylvan Grove Hospital after being a patient there since Wednesday. His death followed an extended period of declining health.
A native of Henry County, Mr. Riley was born January 17, 1894 to the late Mr. Henry Riley and Mrs. Maggie Concle Riley, both of Henry County. He was a retired section foreman for the railroad and was a member of the Flovilla United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Francis Ford, a former pastor, and Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Flovilla Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Riley is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Thurston Riley; three daughters, Mrs. Malcolm Smith, Mrs. E. R. (Buddy) Edwards, Jr. and Mrs. Robert Burpee, all of Flovilla; two sons, Robert C. Riley, Jr. of Flovilla and Henry C. Riley of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Smith of McDonough and Mrs. Jim Prescott of Wrens; three brothers, J. W. Riley and Charlie D. Riley, both of Atlanta, C. H. Riley of Clarkston; 21 grandchildren; seven . great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Lester Bankston, Melvin Jenkins, Cliff Funderburk, Bill Holloway, Elbert Jackson, Ed Craig.
Honorary pallbearers were Adel Moncrief, Franklin Maddox, John Webb, Howard Greer and Eros Mayfield.
Rivers, Bryan
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 19, 1946.
Bryan Rivers Dies Wednesday from Burn Injuries.
Bryan Rivers, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rivers, residing on the old Harkness place on the Griffin highway, died at the Griffin hospital at 7 a.m. Wednesday as the result of burns suffered December 10 when he placed tractor fuel in a stove which exploded.
After receiving emergency treatment here he was removed to the hospital in Griffin.
Mrs. Rivers in attempting to put out the fire, was badly burned about the hands and arms. She is reported as resting comfortably at her home near Jackson.
Mrs. Rivers and built a fire in the stove and Bryan did not think it was burning fast enough and picked up a can of tractor fuel and put it on the fire. This caused an explosion and the lad was badly burned from his hands to his face.
He is survived by his parents and one brother, Johnny; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rivers and Mrs. J. E. Lewis of Monticello.
Funeral services were to be held at the chapel of the Dillon-Thomas Company Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Jackson cemetery with Dillon-Thomas Company in charge of arrangements. Rev, J. B. Stodghill and Rev. G. A. Briggs will conduct the service.
The tragic death of the lad has aroused sincere sympathy for the parents and family.
Rivers, C. W.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Sep 1959
Sudden Attack Monday Claims C. W. Rivers
C. W. Rivers of Griffin died suddenly of a heart attack while at his job Monday afternoon with funeral services held Wednesday at two o'clock at the chapel of McDonald Funeral Home in Griffin. Interment was in Griffin Memorial Garden cemetery.
Mr. Rivers had lived in Griffin a number of years and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Griffin.
Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Alvin Wallace, Mrs. Edgar Smith, Mrs. William Moore and Miss Paulette Rivers, all of Griffin; six sons, Charlie, Rivers of Griffin; John Rivers of Austell; Ray Rivers, Lowlan Rivers, Vyrlon Rivers, and Chester Lee Rivers, all of Griffin; mother, Mrs. J. J. Rivers, Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. I. S. Jones of Vidalia; Mrs. Ralph Cook, Jackson; one. brother, Chester Rivers, Jackson; seven grandchildren.
Rivers, Carolyn
The Jackson Progress-Argus October 1, 1920
Death Of Infant.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rivers, of near Jenkinsburg, have the sympathy of their hosts of friends in the death of their two-weeks-old daughter, Carolyn, which occurred Monday night. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Philadelphia church.
Rivers, Chester Harper
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Aug 1994
Chester Harper Rivers of Jackson died Wed., July 27, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Thurs., July 28i in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mr. Rivers was born Aug. 7, 1913 in Henry County, son of the late Bud and Gertrude Woodard Rivers. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver and was a member of the Jackson First Baptist Church.
Survivors include wife, Kate Lewis Rivers; sons, Johnny, Danny and Glenn Rivers, all of Jackson; sisters, Bamie Rivers Cook of Jackson and Lucille Rivers Jones of Vidalia; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rivers, Dave
Jackson Progress-Argus 29 May 1936
Negro Man Killed By Train At Cork May 23
Dave Rivers, a negro man about 35 years old, was killed when hit by a southbound Southern freight train at Cork Saturday night at 7:30.
An inquest was held Sunday morning and the verdict of the jury was that River was killed when struck by freight train no 50.
Rivers had lived in the Cork community for some time. He is survived by his mother and other relatives.
Rivers, Gertrude Woodward
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Feb 1969
Rites Tuesday For Mrs. J. J. Rivers
Mrs. Gertrude Wood Rivers, 91, one of the county's oldest citizens, died at the Griffin- Spalding County Hospital late Sunday night. Mrs. Rivers suffered a broken hip in a fall about the middle of February.
Born in Henry County, she was the daughter of Mr. Pollard Woodward and Mrs. Elizabeth Fields Woodward, both of Henry County. She was a member of Philadelphia Methodist Church in Henry County and had lived in Butts County for many years.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, and Rev. Don Folsom, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rivers is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Cook of Jackson and Mrs. Lucile Jones of Vidalia; one son, Chester Rivers of Jackson; 14 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren.
Rivers, John J.
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 7, 1948.
J. J. Rivers, 75, Called by Death.
J. J. Rivers, 75 years of age, died at his home in Jackson September 2 after a short illness. He had lived in Butts county for 35 years.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Jackson September 28 with Rev. G. A. Briggs and Rev. W. C. Bowen officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery and D. T. Carmichael & Son had charge of plans.
Survivors are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ira S. Jones of Vidalia and Mrs. Ralph Cook of Jackson; two sons, Chester H. Rivers of Jackson and C. W. Rivers of Griffin; five brothers, Dempse Rivers of Hampton; Tom, Homer Lee and Jesse Rivers all of McDonough, and Hinton Rivers of Conyers; one sister, Mrs. Wade Rosser of McDonough; fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Rivers, Talmage
The Jackson Progress-Argus October 15, 1920
A Tribute To Infant Of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rivers.
On September 27, 1920, the Angel of Death entered for the second time the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rivers and claimed for his own their infant son, Talmage.
Only fourteen days had this little flower blossomed in their home, and yet in this short time, the entire family had become so attached to him that it was hard indeed to give him up.
Only when we gain admission into the Great After Life will father and mother understand why their precious boy was taken from them. There it will be restored to them in all its beauty. This little bud in Heaven will unfold the close-shut calyxes one by one and spread a sweet perfume in heaven's air.
I think if the fond parents could understand they would say "God knows the best."
C. D. M.
Roach, Amy
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Feb 1982
Amy Roach, the infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Med Roach of Jackson, died
Saturday afternoon at DeKalb General Hospital shortly after birth.
In addition to her parents, survivors are a sister, Bonnie; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roach of Stone Mountain and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sulzer also of Stone Mountain; several uncles and aunts.
A memorial service was held at the DeKalb General Hospital chapel with the chaplain in charge.
Rev. Roach is pastor of the Stark United Methodist Church.
Roach, Bess
Jackson Progress Argus 25 May 1994
Bess Roach of Dublin died Wed., May 18.
Funeral services were held in tiie chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Key and Rev. W. L. Tipton officiating. Interment was in the Northview Cemetery.
Mrs. Roach was the daughter of the late Lovett N. Mullis and the late Lola McLeod Mullis.
She was the widow of William Thomas Roach.
She was a graduate of Oglethorpe University and lifelong resident of Laurens County where she was a retired school teacher. She had taught in the Laurens County, Dublin and Trinity Christian schools. She served as principal of the Wilkes and Condor schools. Mrs. Roach was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a former Sunday school teacher.
She was also 50-year member of the Pamassus Club, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and the Laurens County Historical Society.
Survivors include brother, Elbert Mullis of Dublin; sister, Joy Cook of Macon; nieces and nephews, Marie Durett Jr., Neil Mullis of Rentz; Elbert Mullis Jr. of Birmingham, AL, Danny Hoard of Jackson, Rev. Ed Hoard of Griffin and Tripper and Ben Cook of Macon.
Townsend Brothers Funeral Home in Dublin was in charge of arrangements.
Roach, John
Butts County Progress, December 31, 1909
Negro Is Killed Over A Twenty Cent Game.
John Roach, colored, was killed on Christmas eve night in a gambling game in which 20 cents was the sum involved and the alleged assailant was Tom Gaston. The trouble occurred near the depot and death was caused from stabbing. It appears the negroes had been engaged in a game and the murdered man was accused of taking some money from Gaston. A fight followed and then the stabbing. Roach is said to have been chasing Gaston at the time he was cut.
The coroner's jury which investigated the matter, returned the following verdict: "We the jurors aforesaid upon our oaths say that Tom Gaston of said county did on the 24 day Dec. 1909 in said county unlawfully and with malice aforethought kill the said John Roach by then and there stabbing him with a knife contrary to the laws of State the good order peace and dignity thereof."
Gaston is in jail.
Roach, Toy David
Jackson Progress-Argus, May 17, 1962
Toy D. Roach Buried Tuesday at Worthville
Toy David Roach Sr., 46, of Columbus and Commerce, former resident of Butts County, died May 13th as a result of injuries in an automobile accident at Fairfield, Ala.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at two o'clock form the Worthville Baptist church with the Rev. Wendell Banks officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Roach. He was a member of the Madison Street Baptist Church in Commerce. Mr. Roach lived here several years ago where he was employed by Pepperton Cotton Mills.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Franklin Duke of Jackson; a son, Toy David Roach Jr. of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Roy Hensley, Mrs. C. C. Waters, and Mrs. Ruth Childs, all of Commerce; Mrs. Annis Hadden of Athens; four brothers, J. C. Roach of Anderson, S. C.; Horace E. Roach and Rudolph Roach, both of Commerce; Albert Roach of Hapeville; two grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Roy Mitchell, Luther Washington, F. B. Mason, S. A. Washington, Bill Barnes, and Clyde Parker.
Robbins, Harold L.
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Mar 1995
Harold Lee Robbins, 56, of Jenkinsburg died Wednesday, Feb. 22, at his residence.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, Feb. 26, in the chapel of Fox Funeral Home in Stanford, KY with Rev. Gary King officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Mr. Robbins was a native of Lincoln County, KY, son of the late William P. and Dessie Miracle Robbins. He was the widower of Doris Ann Mullins Robbins. He was a retired road construction worker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, Harold (Gibby) Robbins of\Jenkinsburg and Mark Robbins of Waynesburg, KY; daughter, Dottie Durrett of Dallas, TX; brothers. Bill Robbins of Lexington, KY, Gary Robbins of Stanford, KY, Paul Robbins of Lancaster, KY and Donnie Robbins of Crawfordville, IN; and sisters, Mary Lou Kilpatrick, Betty Jo Cook, Catherine Henderson and Pat Davidson, all of Stanford, KY.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.
Robbins, John B.
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Aug 1956
Separate Boating Accidents at Jackson Lake Claim Lives of Two Men Sunday
Jackson Lake, jewel of middle Georgia deceptively deadly as a coiled cobra amid its setting beneath stately pines, claimed the lives of two men during the weekend in separate boating accidents.
The victims were John B. Robbins, 33, Macon attorney who drowned just past midnight Saturday in the Jackson Lake Inn sector, and Hiram Ellis, 23, of Covington, who drowned Sunday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock 300 yards south of Waters Bridge in Newton county.
Robbins, native of Richmond, Ind.; a graduate of the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, lost his life when the boat in which he and B. C. Jones, of Macon, over-turned early Sunday morning. Robbins and Jones were returning to their cottage from another lakeside cottage when the mishap occurred. Jones clung to the boat until, in a near miraculous rescue in the darkness, his plight was discovered by Dr. J. C. Howell of Jackson and an Atlanta doctor friend of the popular Jackson physician who, out for a cruise on the lake, managed to haul him to safety into their boat. The overturned boat was towed to shore by an unidentified party who happened on the scene.
Dragging operations began at day light Sunday morning under the direction of Butts County Sheriff J. D. (Bud) Pope but with admitted little lack of success due to the inability to pin point the drowning area and because of the extreme depth of the water, estimated to be between 35 and. 50 feet deep.
Dr. Howell marked the general location where he found the overturned boat with a buoy. Robbins was clad only in a pair of shorts and a T-shirt which reduced the success of the dragging operations.
Robbins, who lived at 1064 College Street, Macon, had been associated in the practice of law since June 1952 with Attorney W. O. Cooper Jr. He was a member of the American Legion Post No.3, Macon Elks Lodge 230, Macon Moose Club, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Mercer and was a .Mason. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Robbins, Richmond, Ind., and a sister, Mrs. Joan Ripley of Long Island, N. Y.
The Sunday afternoon drowning occurred in the Waters bridge area at Jackson Lake when the boat in which Ellis and a companion were riding overturned as it attempted to cut across the wake of a larger craft. The mishap occurred between 3 and 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
As soon as word was received of the second drowning, searchers for Robbins' body went immediately to the scene of the second tragedy where dragging for the second victim was begun. The body of Ellis was recovered about 7:00 p. m. and although resuscitation was attempted for some time it was to no avail and he was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor.
Ellis was the son of M. D. and Mrs. Hiram Ellis Sr., of Covington. The boy and his father were engaged in general contracting work in Covington and Newton county.
Members of the 48th Reconnaissance Battation were engaged Monday in the search for Robbins body along with many volunteers led by Sheriff Pope. Because of the quietness of the *****
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Aug 1956
Body Macon Man Found Saturday In Jackson Lake
The body of John M. Robbins, who drowned early Sunday morning, July 29, in Jackson Lake when the boat in which he and a companion were riding capsized, was discovered shortly after 6 p. m. Saturday, August 4, to climax a search of nearly a week. the young Macon attorney's body first sighted by an unindentified plane flying low over the lake. The pilot signaled Butts Sheriff J. D. Pope and others who hurried to the scene to recover the body.
Joel V. Crane, Butts county coroner held an inquest which determined that Robbins accidentally met death when his boat capsized. The Coroner said "there was no mark or sign of any kind on the body."
During the past week extensive dragging operations, search of the lake by boat and planes and efforts by a U. S. Navy skin diver failed to locate the body.
Funeral services for Robbins were held at 2 p. m. Monday at Memorial Chapel in Macon with the Rev. Clifton A. Forester officiating. The body had been sent to Richmond Ind. for burial.
Robbins, Mildred
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Nov 1993
Mildred Robbins, 64, of Jackson, died Fri., Oct. 29.
Funeral services were held Tues., Nov. 2, in Fairfax Cemetery in Valley, Ala. with Rev. Rudolph Leak officiating. Mrs. Robbins was born in Fairfax, Alabama and had lived in Jackson for the past 31 years.
Survivors include daughters Pamela Anderson of Stone Mountain and Adelia Eichelberger of Macon; brother Curtis Nolan Smith of Richmond, Va., and one grandchild.
Johnson-Brown Funeral Directors in Valley were in charge of arrangements.
Roberson, Lucy Dean
Jackson Progress-Argus, March 10, 1949.
Former Resident Dies in Atlanta.
Friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Lucy Roberson, 86, which occurred Friday in the Bethany Home in Vidalia where she had resided for the last 16 years. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial was in East Side cemetery in Vidalia.
Born in South Carolina, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burdean Dean, she moved to Georgia as a child. She was the widow of Samuel Roberson of Cochran and upon his death in 1920 came to Jackson to live with her sister, the late Mrs. Sallie D. Paul. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Surviving is a niece, Mrs. H. L. Jenkins, of Macon.
Roberson, Mary
Butts County Progress April 9, 1908
In Memory Of An Old Darkey, Mary Roberson.
Aunt Mary Robinson died April fourth, at her home near Jackson, an honest old darkey. She had lived to be ninety years old, well thought of by the white people, and a good christian darkey. She could walk several miles to occupy her seat in church. It was never vacant until she was stricken down so that she could not travel.
She had not been well since Christmas. She had lagrippe and after recovering from that she was able to be out again. About two weeks ago she took typhoid fever and lived only a few days. All was done that could be to restore her back to health, but the Lord had called her and she was submissive to his call, ready to go and dwell with Him that knoweth better than we.
It is sweet to live to be ready to die when we hear the Master's call and meet our loved ones who are watching for us to come and join them in that great beyond.
Mrs. Matt Maddox.
Roberson, Roe
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jun 1944
Roe Roberson Was Drowned In Jackson Lake
Roe Roberson, 63, employee of the Georgia Power Company for more than thirty years was drowned in Jackson Lake near the power dam Friday night. The body was recovered at 11 o'clock Saturday morning.
Roberson left home about 9 o'clock to fish some baskets, and when he did not return a search revealed the boat near the dam. J. M. Pope, Herbert Fears and others found the body Saturday morning about 11 o'clock.
A sudden heart attack is attributed as the cause of death.
An inquest was held June 24 and the verdict was that Roberson came to his death from drowning. J. K. Sitton was foreman.
Roberson is said to have been connected with the power company since the development at Lloyd Shoals in 1908-10, and had many friends among the Georgia Power Company colony and elsewhere in the county.
Robert, Earl D.
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Jun 1988
Earl D. Robert, 66, of 692 Chestnut Drive, Jackson, died June 22 at Henry General Hospital.
The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Fairfield A.M.E. Church in Jackson with the Rev. J. C. McGill officiating. Burial services were conducted Tuesday at Vine Street Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mr. Robert was born in Hamilton, Ohio, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Robert. He was a Argus, Wednesday. June 29,1988 member of New Hope Baptist Church in Cincinnati.
Survivors include his wife, Eloise Appling Robert; daughter, Carolyn Robert of Jackson; son, Eugene Appling of Cincinnati; sister, Catherine Jones of Cincinnati; brothers, Herman and Eugene Robert, both of Cincinnati; one daughter-in-law; six sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; his mother-in-law; several nephews and nieces.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Adriana Judson
Jackson Progress Argus, Nov 16 1917
Mr. A. J. Roberts Called by Death
After an illness of several weeks, Mr. A. J. Roberts, one of the prominent citizens of the county, passed away at his home in Jackson at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Death was due to a complication of diseases.
Before his health failed Mr. Roberts was engaged in business in Jackson for a long number of years. He enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him, being admired for his honesty and integrity and fair dealings. He was a deacon of the first Baptist church and always manifested much interest in religious activities. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Co. G Third Georgia Reserves. He was 72 years old.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, one son, Mr. Beverly Roberts; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Carmichael, of Jackson; one brother, Mr. William Roberts, of Cordele; a grandson, Mr. W. A. Watkins, of Atlanta.
The funeral was held a 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Dr. Robert VanDeventer, his pastor, conducted the services, and interment was in the Jackson cemetery.
Roberts, Annie B. Glawson
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jan 1961
Sister of Mrs. Thornton Buried Monday at Gray
Friends of Mrs. S. H. Thornton, of Jackson, sympathize with her in the death of her sister, Mrs. Annie B. Roberts of Gray, which occurred Saturday at a hospital in Macon.
Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts, widow of the late Mr. John Roberts of Gray, were held Monday morning in the chapel of Harts Mortuary with the Rev. W. D. Mendum officiating. Burial was in the Glawson Cemetery in Gray.
Mrs. Roberts, the former Miss Annie Glawson, was born in Jones County, the daughter of Joseph Glawson and, Mrs Caladonia Pound Glawson. She had lived in Gray all of her life and was a member of the Gray Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roberta Gustine, Macon; and Mrs. Joseph H. Brooks, Gray; one son, Julian B. Roberts, Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. S. H. Thornton, Jackson; and Mrs. S. B. Hungerford, Gray; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Roberts, Arthur T.
Middle Georgia Argus February 10, 1891
A Young Man Dead.
The body of Mr. Arthur Roberts, son of Mr. A. J. Roberts, of Worthville, reached Jackson this morning. He died in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday morning of typhoid-pneumonia. His father received a telegram announcing his serious illness and left here on Saturday morning but did not reach Birmingham till Sunday morning to find his son a corpse. The remains will be buried at Macedonia tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10 o'clock a.m.
Roberts, Ashbury
Middle Georgia Argus May 1887
Oak Hill Sabbath School Death in its solemnity invades our school, for the first time. Sine its organization, A. D. 1883, and has taken from us our brother, Ashbury Roberts. He was a bright jewel in the Sabbath school, and a precious boy in the home circle.
Never was he known to murmur or complain of any duty imposed upon him either by his parents or friends. We fondly hoped to have enjoyed his companionship for many years yet; but alas! The messenger came, and he was not for us. God took him.
He now rests in the silent grave; yes, little Azzie is gone. He has left us, and the chain in our school is broken. We are but left to bemoan the loss we now sustain; that of a brother, a companion and a friend. But our loss is his eternal gain. The aged die, the young are cut down in the bloom of youth. While this is the case, we cannot perceive why it is that our loved ones are thus torn from us. But we know that it is the providence of the Wise Ruler, the Supreme, Most High. Therefore, we wait in meek submission, awaiting the unveiling of the Spirit Land.
"A light is from our household gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant round our hearth
That never can be filled
A gentle heart that throbbed but now
With all its tenderness love,
Has hushed its beating here
To dwell in bliss above.
We call him dead, but O, we know
He dwells where living waters flow."
Resolved, That we tender to the bereft family our sincere and heart felt sympathy in the hours of their lamentations. We will not invade the family circle and tear away the veil that conceals their bleeding hearts. We know they weep, but we bid them weep not as those who have no hope. Father, mother, sister, brother, we fully sympathize with you in your hours of suffering, but would bid you look to the Sprit land where death is felt and feared no more. It is further: Resolved that these resolutions be placed upon the minutes of the record book, and a blank page be dedicated to our deceased brother and copy furnished the family of the deceased; also a copy be furnished the Middle Georgia Argus for publication.
Respectfully submitted. Committee, C. L. Maddux Chairman, Robert Thomas, W. E. Maddux.
Roberts, Deacon Louchis (Bub Holland)
Jackson Progress Argus 16 Nov 1983
Deacon Louchis (Bub Holland) Roberts, 64, of 347 College St., Jackson
died Saturday at Our
Roberts, Edith Smith
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Oct 88
Edith Smith Roberts, 89, formerly of Flovilla, died Oct. 5 at the Garden Terrace Nursing Center in Douglasville.
The funeral was held Friday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with
Dr. Herbert Outlaw officiating. Burial was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery in Butts County
Mrs. Roberts was born in Butts County Jan. 27, 1899, daughter of Samuel Kirby Smith and Alberta Jane Smith. She was a graduate of the Butts County schools and Erskine College in South Carolina. A former school teacher, she retired from the State of Georgia as a clerk.
Mrs. Roberts was a Presbyterian. She was the widow of J. B. Roberts, who for many years was employed in the office at Pepperton Cotton Mills.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gaston (Anne) Hester of Douglasville; three
grandchildren; three great granddaughters; and a sister, Virginia Smith of Atlanta.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Ellis H.
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Nov 1993
Ellis H. Roberts of Jackson died Thurs., Nov. 11.
Funeral services were held Sat., Nov. 13, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Butts County with Dr. Rodney Awtry officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Roberts was born Dec. 25, 1910. He was a retired electrical contractor and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons Charles and Danny Roberts of Jackson; daughter Gloria Ann Dawson of Jackson; sister Evelyn Conley of Barnesville; eight grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Erdice Leverett
Jackson Progress-Argus 19 Mar 1937
Mrs. E. B. Roberts Dies Early Monday
Friends and relatives were distressed to learn of the death of Mrs. E. B. Roberts, 28 years of age, which occurred Monday morning at 6 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Leverett at Cork. Mrs. Roberts, who resided in Atlanta, was visiting her parents when she contracted pneumonia.
The former Miss Erdice Leverett, Mrs. Roberts was born and reared at Cork and was connected with a well known family of that section. Following her marriage she had made her home in Atlanta.
She is survived by her husband and parents, Mr, and Mrs. O. E. Leverett, of Cork; grandfather, Mr. T. W. Edwards, of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Bryant Leverett, of Jackson; Mrs. J. B. Thompson, of Miami, Fla.; Miss Florence Leverett, of Cork; three brothers, Homer, of Atlanta; Howard, of Alexandria, Va, and Curtis Leverett, of Cork.
Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Roberts, Geneva Cooper
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1972
Mrs. Roberts, Griffin, Died On Saturday
Mrs. Geneva Cooper Roberts of 644 Williamson Road Griffin died Saturday morning, April 29th, at the Living Center in Griffin where she had been a patient for the past four weeks. She was the sister of Roy Winkle of Jackson.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Felton, Ga., and had made her home in Griffin for 63 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Graveside services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the new section of Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Bruce M. Morgan officiated with Pittman-Rawls Funeral Home of Griffin in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, William M. Roberts; two daughters, Mrs. A. P. Sheppard Sr. and Mrs. Robert Harris; a son, C. T. Cooper Jr., all of Griffin; two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Hanson and Mrs. Pierce Channell, both of Winter Garden, Fla.; a brother, Roy Winkla of Jackson; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Roberts, Iris A. (Bob)
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 27, 1949.
I. A. Roberts, 50, Dies in Atlanta.
Burial for I. A. (Bob) Roberts, 50, Atlantsa and Memphis business man, who died October 19 at his home in Atlanta, was in the Jackson cemetery at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services were held at Spring Hill Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Nat G. Long officiating.
Native of Woolsey, GA, Mr. Roberts had been associated with the Gulf-Atlantic Warehouse Co. in Atlanta, Memphis and Greenville, S. C. Previously he was with the Southern Railway in Atlanta and Charlotte for 18 years. He was well known throughout the cotton industry. He was a member of the National Cotton Council and National Cotton Compress and Warehouse Association.
Mr. Roberts was a member of the Peachtree Road Methodist church in Atlanta and the Tennessee Club in Memphis.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Ruth Harkness, daughter of Mrs. Emma Harkness and the late Mr. W. M. Harkness; a son, Bobby Roberts; two sister, Mrs. Walter Burch and Mrs. Wade McBride, both of Fayetteville; a brother, Leonard Roberts of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Roberts, Ison James
Jackson Progress Argus 15 May 1991
Mr. Ison James Roberts of Route 5, Jackson died Sunday, May 12.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson.
Jackson Progress Argus 22 May 1991
Mr. Isom James Roberts of route 5 in Jackson died May 11
The funeral was held Thursday, May 16, at South River Baptist Church, with the Rev. Calvin English officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts was born in Butts County. He was a member of South River Baptist Church, where he served on the deacon board.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Ruth Roberts; daughter, Ruby Usher; sons Ronnie, Stanley, and David Roberts; daughters-in-law, Rosa Roberts and Dorothy Roberts, all of Jackson; sisters, Gladys Redman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Dorothy Parrish of Akron, Ohio; brother, Robert McKibben of Nashville, Tenn.; aunt, Alberta Smith of Atlanta; four grandchildren, one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law, several brothers and sisters of Valdosta, nieces and nephews.
Trimier Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Jefferson Burrell
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Nov 1961
J. B. Roberts Buried Sunday At Jackson. Rites
Funeral services for Mr. Jefferson Burrell Roberts, 59, were held Sunday, October 29th, at two o'clock from the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Marvin Randolph, pastor Of the Jackson-Fellowship Presbyterian Churches, officiating. Interment was in the Sandy Creek Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Roberts, who resided, at 930 College Street, College Park, died suddenly Friday. He was discovered slumped in his car and taken to an Atlanta hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Mr. Roberts was a veteran employee of the Georgia Department of Revenue and a former resident of Jackson where he was night supervisor at Pepperton Cotton Mills. He was a member of the College Park Presbyterian Church. He was a son of Benjamin B. Roberts and Mrs. Nellie Olin McCendon Roberts.
Survivors include his wife, the former Edith Smith of Flovilla; one daughter, Mrs. G. T. Hester of Columbus; four brothers, Gordon Roberts and Austin Roberts, both of New York City; George Roberts of Seattle, Wash., and William H. Roberts, of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ben Garr, Short Cheek, Curtis Johnson, Arthur Stodghill Sr., Robert Smith, and J. L. Garr.
Roberts, June R.
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Dec 1971
J. R. Roberts Victim Of Heart Attack
Funeral services for June R. Roberts, 55, were held Thursday, December 23rd, in Thomaston at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Edwin L. Cliburn officiating. Burial was in South View Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts was dead on arrival Tuesday afternoon at the Upson County Hospital from a heart attack. He was employed as a clerk in the parts department of the State Highway Department. A native of Clay County, Alabama, he had resided in Thomaston for 41 years.
Survivors in Jackson include his father, J. P. Roberts; one brother, Ellis H. Roberts; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Conley; several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Willa A. Roberts of Thomaston; one daughter, Miss Patsy Roberts of Thomaston; and one son, Jimmy Roberts, Griffin.
Roberts, Lilic Massey
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Apr 1989
Lilic Massey Roberts, 74, of Route 2, Jackson, the Jackson Lake Inn Road, died Thursday at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta.
The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. John Waller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Anderson County, S.C., daughter of Walter Massey and Sally Rochester Massey.
She and her husband had lived in Jackson for the past 32 years. She was a retired dress shop owner in Jackson and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ellis Roberts; sons, Charles and Danny Roberts, both of Jackson; daughter, Gloria Ann Dawson of Jackson; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Lura Estelle Funderburke
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Apr 1993
Lura Estelle Funderburke Roberts died Fri., April 16, at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
Funeral services were held Tues., April 20, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev Vernon Hughes officiating. Interment was in the Flovilla City Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts was born Sept. 4, 1892 in Jasper County, daughter of the late Thomas Bryant Funderburke and the late Lizza Ada Huff Funderburke. She was the widow of William Henry Roberts Sr.
She and her family owned and operated Roberts Grocery and Service Station for many years. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Flovilla Baptist Church.
Survivors include granddaughter Mary Frances Passmore and four grandchildren in Fargo, North Dakota; brother W. O. Funderburke of Monticello; and several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Margaret Heath
Jackson Progress Argus 17 May 1989
Margaret Heath Roberts, 62, of Flovilla, died early Monday morning after a seizure at her residence.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Flovilla Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Parham and the Rev. Joe Eyler officiating. Burial will be in the Flovilla cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Bleckley County, daughter of the late Homer Lee Heath and the late Roberta Purser Heath. She lived most of her adult life in Butts County and was employed by the KYM Co. for more than 30 years. She and her husband operated the Roberts Service Station on the Indian Springs Road. She was a member of the Flovilla Baptist Church. .
Survivors include her husband, W. H. "Tump" Roberts; daughter, Mary Frances Roberts Passmore of Fargo, N.D.; four grandchildren; brothers, George W. and Harvey Heath, both of Dublin, James D. Heath of Cadwell, Ga., Calvin Heath of Columbus, and William Heath of Macon; sister, Mavis McCullars of Dublin; mother-in-law, Mrs. W. H. Roberts Sr. of Flovilla; large number, of nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Nicholls (Nickey)
(See Settle, Wayne Eugene)
Roberts, Sophronia E. Willis
The Jackson Progress-Argus June 1, 1923
Mrs. J. A. Roberts Yields To Death
Many friends throughout the county were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. J. A. Roberts, which occurred at her home in Jackson Wednesday night at 11 o'clock. She had been if failing health for several months past and her condition for several days had been grave. A general breakdown was given as the cause of death.
Mrs. Roberts, whose maiden name was Sophronia Willis, was 80 years of age. She had been a member of the Baptist church for a great many years and was loved by scores of friends. Her husband, Mr. Judson Roberts, former well known Jackson business and preceded her to the grave several years.
She is survived by one son, Mr. Beverly Roberts, of Atlanta one grandson, Mr. W. A. Watkins, of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. Jeptha Castleberry, of Cabaniss, who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
Funeral services were held from the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Dr. Robert Vandeventer conducted the services, following which interment was in the Jackson cemetery.
Roberts, J. J.
Middle Georgia Argus November 9, 1891
J. J. Roberts, a white man 60 years old, was run down by a train while crossing the track at Enigma Wednesday and killed.
Roberts, J. P.
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Nov 1976
Rites Saturday For Father Of Ellis Roberts
Mr. J. P. Roberts, 88, of Meansville, father of Mr. Ellis Roberts of Jackson, died Thursday night, November 18, at Upson County Hospital, Thomaston.
A native of Clay County, Alabama, Mr. Roberts moved to Upson County in 1926 and left there about 18 years ago. He was a retired employee of the State Game and Fish Commission and a member of the East Thomaston Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Chapel of Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home with Dr. E. L. Cliburn officiating. Interment was in Southview Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Conley of Barnesville; one son. Ellis Roberts of Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. Ethyl Gray of Perry, Mrs. Ellie Lashley of Macon, Mrs. Emmie Carter of Cragford, Ala. Mrs. Evah Sparks of Lineville, Ala.; one brother, Rev. J. H. Roberts of Dadeville, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grand-children.
Roberts, Jess D.
The Jackson Argus May 2, 1913
Jess D. Roberts, brother of Mrs. Joseph Carmichael and Judson Roberts, of this city, and a former resident of Jackson, died at the Macon Hospital Tuesday at 3 o'clock of paralysis.
Besides one other brother, Milton Roberts of Tucson, Arizona, Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife and six children, all of Macon.
Roberts, L. T., Mrs.
Middle Georgia Argus August 30, 1893
Another Sad Death
The death angel visited the home of Mr. L. T. Roberts on Saturday morning and bore away the beloved wife and mother after a brief illness. Her remains will be laid to rest at Macedonia on Sunday. Our sympathies are extended.
Roberts, Littleton T.
Butts County Progress December 6, 1912
Mr. L. T. Roberts Died Wednesday.
Was leading citizen of Newton county. Was well known here.
Mr. Roberts resided in Butts county for many years and has brother and sister in Jackson.
His Butts county friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. L. T. Roberts, which occurred at his home in Covington, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock November 27. Mr. Roberts was stricken suddenly and lived but three hours after the fatal illness gripped him. Apoplexy is given as the cause of his death. He had been in feeble health for several months though he was apparently well when stricken.
Mr. Roberts was 72 years of age, was a native of Pike county but came to Butts when ten years old and for forty years was a resident of Worthville district. He was a wealthy and prominent citizen of Newton county, and was a member of the Methodist church.
He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. Lucy Mann, Mrs. E. L. Lawson, of Flovilla, and Raymond Roberts, one sister, Mrs. J. W. Carmichael, of Jackson; four brothers, Messrs. A. J. Roberts, of Jackson, William Milton of Arizona, William Milner, of Cordele and J. D. Roberts, of Macon.
The funeral was held in Covington at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Roberts, Mittie A. Davis
The Jackson Progress-Argus December 5, 1924
Mrs. M. A. D. Roberts Summoned By Death.
Following a short illness, Mrs. Mittie A. Davis Roberts, aged 77, widow of the late Mr. L. T. Roberts, died at the home of Mr. J. L. Fletcher at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. She had been a resident of Jackson for several years and was making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher at the time of her death. Many friends were pained to learn of her passing.
Mrs. Roberts was a native of Newton county. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Stephens, of Macon, and Mrs. Sadie A. Irby, of Jacksonville, Fla., one brother, Mr. A. H. S. Davis, of Jackson.
The body was taken to Newton county Thursday and the funeral services were held at the family cemetery at 2 o'clock. Elder R. L. Cook, of Social Circle, conducted the services and interment was in the family cemetery.
Roberts, Michael A.
Middle Georgia Argus August 31, 1882
Mr. Michael A. Roberts of Jackson died on Monday last.
Roberts, Nicholls (Nickey)
(See Crowell, W. H. Mrs.)
Roberts, Warren, Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Oct 1974
Mrs. Roberts Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Warren Roberts of Atlanta, sister of Cecil Adams of Jackson, died Monday morning about 3:00 at Emory University Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 from the chapel of the Howard L. Carmichael Funeral Home in East Point. Interment was in the College Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband and three daughters, all of Atlanta.
Among those attending the funeral from Jackson, in addition to Mrs. Adams, were Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hurt, Sr. of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hurt, Jr. of Macon.
Roberts, Willis Milton
Jackson Progress-Argus May 25 1917
Mr. W. M. Roberts Dies in Arizona
Body Taken to Monticello and Funeral Was Held There Monday Had Been in West Many Years
Friends here were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Willis Milton Roberts, aged 67, which occurred about 5 o'clock Monday, May 14, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He had been in feeble heath for several weeks and death was not unexpected. Paralysis was the cause of death.
Mr. Roberts was formerly a resident of this county, leaving here a great many years ago for the West where he has since made his home. He has recently been engaged in the mining business in Arizona and owned several large mines at the time of his death. He is remembered by numbers of the older citizens.
The surviving relatives are his wife, who was Miss Ollie G. Roberts of Monticello, before her marriage, one daughter, Irene, aged 10; two brothers, Messrs. A. J. Roberts of Jackson, and a twin brother, William Milner Roberts, of Cordele; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Carmichael, of Jackson.
The body was brought to Monticello, arriving Monday morning, and the funeral was held there Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.
Robertson, Annie Love Kitchens
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Feb 1971
Mrs. Robertson Buried At Porterdale
Mrs. Annie Love Robertson 54, of 46 Ivy Street, Porterdale: mother of James (Jamie) Robertson of Jackson, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, January 26th, at 1:50 o'clock in the Newton County Hospital where she had been a patient after suffering a heart attack.
Mrs. Robertson was born in Butts County on April 26, 1916 to Mr. Joe Kitchens and Mrs. Maggie Leverette Kitchens, both of Walton County. She was a member of the Porterdale Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at four o'clock in the Porterdale Baptist Church with Rev. T. Wayne Cain and Rev. Fred Boozer officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Caldwell & Cowan of Covington in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband, Grady H. Robertson of Porterdale; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Wilson of Covington; a son, James Robertson of Jackson; mother, Mrs. J. H. Kitchens of Porterdale; four sisters, Miss Lois Kitchens, Mrs. Erma Sears, Mrs. Inez Norton, all of Porterdale, Mrs. Opal Henry of Covington; a brother, Carlton A. Kitchens of Porterdale; three grandchildren.
Robertson, Dallas M.
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Oct 1974
Mr. Robertson Passes Unexpectedly
Mr. Dallas M. Robertson, 46, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1st, at a hospital in North Augusta.
Funeral services were held at Posey's Chapel in North August on Thursday, October 3rd. Mr. Robertson's body was carried to Morristown, Tennessee where services were conducted at Liberty Hill Methodist Church followed by interment in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cleo Robertson; daughters, Ann Robertson of North Augusta, S.C., and Sharon Robertson of Columbia, S.C.; mother, Mrs. Horace Robertson of North Augusta, S.C.; one sister, Mrs. Edith Green of Naples, Fla.; brother, James L. Robertson of Jackson; half brother, Gene Robertson of Cleveland, Ohio.
Stetzer's Funeral Home of Morristown was in charge of the burial there.
Robertson, Delana Lunquest
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1987
Delana Lunquest Robertson, 97, of Clearwater, Fla., died recently at a Clearwater hospital.
Graveside services were held at Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
Mrs. Robertson, a native of Jackson, was a retired government secretary. She moved to the Washington, D.C., area in 1915 and worked for the Veterans Administration and the Treasury Department until her retirement in 1948.
Mrs. Robertson was a potter and weaver, and her hand loomed bedspreads and rugs won prizes at Florida county fairs. Her husband, Lee B. Robertson, died in 1951.
Survivors include two daughters, Benji E. Mallory of Orange Park, Fla., and Magnus F. Keckler of Clearwater; a son, Lunquest G. Robertson of Catlett, Va.; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.
Robertson, J. R., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Apr 1973
Mrs. Robertson Was Buried At Greenview
Funeral services for Mrs. J. R. Robertson, 76, of Atlanta, were conducted Saturday afternoon at one o'clock from Patterson's Cascade Funeral Home in Atlanta with interment in Greenview Cemetery. Patterson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Robertson died Thursday, April 5th, in an Atlanta nursing home after a long period of declining health. Mrs. Robertson was the daughter of the late Mr. N. B. Tolbert and Mrs. Ida Osburn Tolbert. She was born in Coweta County and was a member of the Grantville Methodist Church.
Mrs. Robertson is survived by two sons, T. D. Robertson of Atlanta and Donald Robertson of Fayetteville, N. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Taylor of Florida and Miss Marion Robertson of Atlanta; three sisters, Mrs. H. L. Peck and Mrs. Jewell Upshaw, both of Jackson, Mrs. Florence Johnson of Atlanta; one brother, T. W. Tolbert of Atlanta; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren.
Robertson, Jeanelle Tingle
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Oct 1964
Mrs. Robertson Died Thursday at, Indian Springs
Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanelle Tingle Robertson, 50, of Indian Springs, who died Thursday, October 15, at her home were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of Andrew A. Dillon Funeral Home in Forsyth.
Dr. I. B. Bowen officiated with burial in the Forsyth City Cemetery.
A native of Monroe County, Mrs. Robertson had lived in Thomaston before moving to Indian Springs. She was a member of the Thomaston First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James M. Robertson; two daughters, Mrs. Ronny Stubbs of Thomaston and Mrs. Barney Handcock of Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Spangler and Mrs. Pierre Rastello, both of Indian Springs and Mrs. Nelson McDonald of Albany; two brothers, Ray and Stephen Tingle, both of Forsyth; and a grandson.
Robinson, Flossie Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Jan 1979
Griffin Funeral On Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Flossie Lee Robinson Griffin, of Route 1, Jackson, were held Saturday, January 20th at 2 o'clock at the Lizzie Berry Baptist Church. Rev. R L. Colvard officiated and interment was in the China Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Griffin died January 15th at Sylvan Grove Hospital.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Jones and Mrs. Bertha Mae Brown, both of Jackson, and Mrs. Bessie Allen of Atlanta; six sons, Lloyd, Joe Lonza, Robert and J. C. Griffin, all of Jackson; George Griffin, of Albion, Michigan and Lee Otis Griffin of Locust Grove; forty grandchildren, fifty-nine great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in Charge of arrangements.
Robinson, H. V.
The Jackson Progress-Argus May 21, 1920
Ordinary Of Jasper County Ends Life.
Shoots himself soon after reaching office. No motive for act known. Wealthy and popular official.
Monticello, May 17.
Mr. H. V. Robinson, aged 63, ordinary of Jasper county and a wealthy citizen, killed himself today by firing three bullets into the region of his heart. He was last seen alive about 7:30 when he entered his office apparently in a cheerful mood. At 9:30 the body was found in the vault of the ordinary's office by Tom Pound, nominee for clerk and an employee of the clerk's office at present. The coroner impaneled a jury, and a verdict of suicide was returned.
Citizens are puzzled to assign a motive for the suicide of Mr. Robinson, unless it was worry over the condition of his only son, who contracted diabetes while at Camp Wheeler in service. Mr. Robinson was regarded as a wealthy man and had been elected for three terms without opposition.
He is survived by his wife, one son, Gordon Robinson and a daughter, Mrs. Will Ridley.
Robinson, Jerry (Shorty), Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Dec 1991
Mr. Jerry (Shorty) Robinson Sr., 69, of Dothan, Ala., died Sunday Nov. 24.
The funeral was held Nov. 30, at Grace Harvest Church in Dothan, with the Revs. Robert Grice, Kenner Batchelor, and Joe Green officiating.
Mr. Robinson was born in Columbia, S.C., and has resided in Dothan since 1967. A World War II Army veteran, he was self-employed and was associated with Bracewell Homes as a structural engineer.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Pearl Robinson of Dothan; sons, Jevery Robinson Jr. of Dothan, Toney Robinson of Americus and Rickey Robinson of Cordelle; daughters, Sylvia Stewart, Sherry Smith, and June Robinson, all of Dothan, Patricia Jessie and Glenda Johnson, both of Americus; brothers, Johnny Parterfield, Salis Riley, Eugene Riley, and Norman Robinson, all of Columbia, and Edward Riley of Washington, DC; sisters, Ruby Riley, Ruth Riley of Pennsylvania, Nettie Robinson Brown and Ellen
Fields, both of Columbia, S.C.; 15 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Byrd Funeral Home in Dothan, Ala., was in charge of arrangements.
Robinson, Josie
Jackson Progress Argus 20 Jul 1988
Josie Robinson, 91, of Highway 42, Forsyth, died July 13 in a Forsyth nursing home.
The funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lodesia Baptist Church in Forsyth with the Revs/Robert Elliott and Paul Watts, officating.
A native of Monroe County, Mrs. Robinson was a member of Lodesia Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Helen Ward and Liza Stanley, both of Forsyth, and Daisy Head and Lizzie Ogletree, both of Jackson; sons, John Webb of Decatur, Garfield Webb and Jimmy Robinson, both of Forsyth, and Eddie Robinson and Owen Robinson, both of Lakeland, Fla.; 45 grandchildren; ,47 great-grandchildren.
Wright and Son Funeral Home in Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.
Robinson, Maurice Julian
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1987
Maurice Robinson of 3179 Latona Drive, SW, Atlanta, died Friday at his home.
He was the son of Marvin and Mattie J. Robinson.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Trimier - Jackson Funeral Services.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Feb 1987
Maurice Julian Robinson, 17, of 3179 Latona Drive, Atlanta, died Jan. 23 at Grady Hospital.
The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Abundant Life Church in Decatur, with Dr. F. B. Todd officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Park in Jonesboro.
Mr. Robinson was born in Fulton County. He was a senior at Frederick Douglass High School and was a member of the school band and played on the football and was a of Hope Ministries Church.
Survivors include his parents, Marvin and Mattie J. Robinson of Atlanta; brother, Marvin Robinson Jr. of Okinawa, Japan; sister, Marguerite Robinson of Jackson; grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Robert L. Robinson of Ellenwood and Mary Todd of Atlanta; great-grandmothers, Geneva Carter of Jackson and Rose Bell Robinson of Atlanta; several aunts and uncles.
Trimier - Jackson Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.
Robinson, Pauline Frances Thaxton
Jackson Progress-Argus 08 Oct 1953
Former Jackson Resident Passes
Relatives in Butts county and this section are sorry to know of the death of Mrs. W. H. Robinson, the former Miss Pauline Frances Thaxton of Jackson, which occurred September 25 at her home in Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services were held Saturday with burial in Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Robinson was born October 29, 1876, daughter of the late David J. Thaxton, one of the early editors of Jackson newspapers, and Mrs. Margaret C. Carmichael Thaxton. She taught for several years and in 1900 she was married to William H. Robinson of Topeka, Kansas. After moving to Folkston, Ga., Mrs. Robinson was editor of the Charlton County Herald for 17 years and served as president of the Eleventh District Press Association. She was a member of the Folkston Baptist Church and served as head of the WMU and president of the PTA.
For the past five years she had resided in Jacksonville.
In 1950 she joined the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. She was a sister of the late Dr. Oscie A. Thaxton, professor of education at GSCW in Milledgeville and widely know educator.
Survivors are, two daughters, a son, nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Charles M. Brakefield, Ocala, Fla., and Mrs. Byron L. Holton, Camilla, Ga.
Robinson, W. G.
The Middle Georgia Argus March 14, 1887
Mr. W. G. Robinson, of Griffin, died at his home after a lengthy illness, at the age of seventy-two years. Since his late attempt to commit suicide he has refused to take sufficient nourishment to sustain life, and has rapidly grown weaker until his death. His remains were carried to Milledgeville for interment.
Robinson, Walter
Jackson Progress-Argus, February 14, 1946.Negro Killed Noon Saturday in Truck Crash.
Walter Robinson, 45, Negro employed by J. M. Thorn, pulpwood dealer, was killed instantly Saturday about 11 a.m. when the truck in which he was riding with two other Negroes crashed into an embankment in attempting to round a curve near the Lawson place in Flovilla.
Robinson's chest and head were crushed by the impact.
Other occupants of the truck escaped without injury, it was reported. After work hours the men took the truck, without the knowledge of Mr. Thorn, and were traveling in the direction of Jackson at the time of the accident.
Robinson was a native of Alabama and had been employed by Mr. Thorn for the past six years. Efforts were made to contact the Robinson family in Alabama.
Robison, Annie Mae Saunders
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Sep 1980
Robison Rites Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. E. Robison, Sr., 78, were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 in the Jackson United Methodist Church with the Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in the Jackson city cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home. Mrs. Robison died Saturday morning at her residence following a lengthy illness.
The former Annie Mae Saunders, she was daughter of the late George Parham Saunders and the late Willie McKinley Saunders.
Active for over half a century in the religious, civic and social life of her community, Mrs. Robison was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church and the Jackson Garden Club.
Survivors include her husband, T. E. Robison, Sr. of Jackson, a son T. E. Robison, Jr. of Jackson; a brother, George Ray Saunders of Jackson; three grandchildren, Thomas Clay Robison of Macon, Mrs. Janet Robison McKibben of Toccoa and Charles Elwood Robison of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were George Saunders, Jimmy Saunders, Billy Saunders, Tommy Saunders, Robert L. Jones, Bob Woodward, David Woodward and Arthur Stone.
Robison, Ella F.
Middle Georgia Argus June 2, 1891
Mrs. E. C. Robinson Dead
It becomes our sad duty to announce the death of Mrs. E. C. Robinson, wife of Mr. E. C. Robinson of this place. She died at her old home place in Wilkinson county on Tuesday. Mr. Robinson and his two little children and her friends generally have our sympathies.
Robison, Elwood Cincinattus
Butts County Progress April 2, 1909
Found Dead In Woods.
Death Comes Suddenly to Mr. E. C. Robinson Friday Afternoon Went to the Woods for a Walk but did not Return and Friends Began Search. Funeral Was Held Sunday.
Mr. E. C. Robinson, one of the best known men in the county, was found dead in Watson's pasture Friday night about eight o'clock by friends who instituted a search for him when he did not return home after leaving town for a walk in the afternoon. About three o'clock Mr. Robinson in company with one of his little sons left home to go in the woods with a dog that was being trained. Some time during the afternoon the little boy returned home, leaving his father in the woods. At night Mr. Robinson had not returned and his family became alarmed and a search was instituted, with the result that he was found dead in the woods.
His death came as a great shock to a large number of friends. There was no more popular man in the county and he numbered his friends by the score.
Mr. Robinson was a native of Wilkerson county and had been a resident of Butts county for a number of years. He was 59 years of age. The deceased is survived by his widow, who was Miss Florrie Hammond, two daughters, Miss Mary Robinson, of Dublin, and Florrie Robinson, three sons, Mr. Clay Robinson, of Birmingham, Elwood and Singleton Robinson.
The funeral was held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from the Methodist church, the services being conducted by Rev. S. P. Wiggins. He was buried with Masonic honors and a large number of St. John's lodge gathered at the grave to pay a tribute of respect to their deceased brother. The floral tributes were numerous and handsome.
Robison, Flora Winfield
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Oct 1969
Miss Robison Buried At Rites Wednesday
Miss Flora Winfield Robison of 233 West Second Street, Jackson, died at Sylvan Grove Hospital Monday afternoon after suffering a massive stroke at her home Saturday. She had been in declining health for a number of years.
A native of Butts County and a member of a prominent and influential family, she was the daughter of Mr. Elwood C. Robison of Washington County and Mrs. Mary Florence Hammond Robison of Butts County. She was a graduate of GSCW, Milledgeville, and for more than 36 years taught in the Florida School System at Quincy, Jacksonville, Cocoa, and St. Petersburg, until her retirement a few years ago.
Active in civic and religious affairs, she was a member of the William McIntosh Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Jackson Business and Professional Women's Club, the Eastern Star, the Jackson United Methodist Church, and the Wesleyan Service Guild.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Dunahoo, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Miss Robison is survived by a brother, T. E. Robison, Sr., of Jackson; a niece, Miss Nancy Ann Robison, and a nephew, T. E. Robison, Jr., both of Jackson; a great niece and two great nephews.
Pallbearers were George Harkness, D. P. Settle, A. F. Hammond, E. M. McCord, G. H. Brooks, Bernard Carter.
Robison, H. Clay
The Butts County Progress July 11, 1913
Mr. Clay Robison Died On Wednesday.
Former Jackson boy victim of ptomaine poisoning in Birmingham.
Jackson people were pained to learn of the death of Mr. Clay Robison, which occurred in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday. He had been critically ill for several days and ptomaine poisoning is given as the cause of death.
For several years Mr. Robison, the eldest son of the late C. Robison, had made his home in Birmingham. Recently he had been engaged in the grocery business in which he met with splendid success. Members of his family were called to his bedside several days ago and were with him when the end came.
Mr. Robison, who was about 30 years of age, had a wide circle of friends here and throughout the state who were pained to learn of his death. He was a member of a prominent family of the county and is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. C. Robison, two sisters, Mrs. Frank M. Lawson, of Dublin, and Flora Robison, two brothers, Messrs. Elwood and Singleton Robison of this city.
The body was brought to Jackson Thursday morning and the funeral took place from the family residence at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. M. S. Williams of the Methodist church. Interment was in the City Cemetery. The pallbearers selected from among his boyhood friends, were Messrs. W. H. Merritt, W. G. Morrison, S. K. Ball, A. H. Carmichael, Jack Dempsey, J. F. Maddox.
Robison, John Singleton
Jackson Progress Argus 8 Mar 1951
Tribute Paid To J. S. Robison At Services, Sunday
Impressive and largely attended funeral. services for John Singleton Robison, 44, were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. Walter Styles, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Valdese, N. C., and former Jackson and Fellowship pastor, Rev. Ralph Shea of the Jackson Methodist church were the officiating ministers, assisted by Rev. Richard Scoggins, a former pastor at Fellowship and Jackson and now pastor of the Presbyterian church at Panama City, Fla.
Friends and organizations expressed their affection for this widely known young businessman by lovely floral offerings. Mrs. D. P. Settle and Rev. Richard Scoggins sang "Rock of Ages" and "Have Thine, Own Way".
The pallbearers were Bird O'Neal, Troupe Smith, John W. Carter, Herman Apple, Dan Thurston, David Settle, Arthur Bond, John O. Thurston.
Burial was in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The death of Mr. Robison late Friday shocked the community and friends over the state. He left Jackson late in the afternoon for a hunting trip near the H. M. Moore farm and when he did not return as expected a searching party found his body, with a searing wound near his automobile. Coroner Truman Hardy who investigated reported that in placing the gun in the car it probably hit an obstruction, causing the weapon to discharge and inflicting instant death.
Born May 12, 1906 in Jackson where he spent his entire life, Mr. Robison was a son of Mrs. Florrie Hammond Robison and the late E. C. Robison and connect with leading Georgia families. After completing has education at Jackson, he engaged in a business career and for many years had been manager of the farm department of Robison, Settle and Robison Inc.
This firm was capably managed by Mr. Robison and developed into one of the leading concerns of its nature in the state. In a quiet and efficient manner, Mr. Robison served his customers well and won the confidence and respect of all by honest and fair dealings.
As enthusiastic sportsman, Mr. Robison spent much of his leisure hunting. He was a member of Jackson Methodist church St. Johns lodge of Masons, Alexius commandery of Knights Templar and of the Shrine.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Harkness; one daughter, Nancy Anne Robison; his mother, Mrs. E. C. Robison; a brother, T. E. Robison Sr. leading business executive, and sister, Miss Flora Robison.
Robison, Mary Florence Hammond
Jackson Progress Argus 14 Apr 1960
Mrs. Robison,92, Beloved Residents Died on Sunday
Mrs. Florrie Hammond Robison, 92, widow of the late E. C. Robison and one of the city's oldest and most widely known residents, died at seven o'clock Sunday night at her home on West Second Street following a critical illness of several weeks.
She was a native of Butts county and a life long resident of Jackson, the daughter of Thomas Singleton Hammond and Mrs. Eliza Merritt Hammond. Mrs. Robison was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church and supported its every cause with liberality and attendance as long as health permitted.
Funeral services for Mrs. Robison were held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. Lamar Watkins, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the family lot in Jackson City Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Miss Flora Robison of Jackson, teacher in the Griffin School System; one son, T. E. Robison Sr. long prominent in business, civic and religious affairs of this section of Jackson; two grandchildren, T. E. Robison Jr., Jackson, and Miss Nancy Ann Robison, student at the University of Georgia; three great grandchildren, Master Thomas Clay Robison, Janet Robison, and Master Charles Elwood Robison, Jackson.
Pallbearers were Herman Apple, George Harkness, J. W. O'Neal Sr., D. P. Settle, and E. S. Settle.
Robison, Stilwell
Jackson Progress-Argus 1 July 1937
Atlanta Man Lost Life At St. Simons
Stillwell Rob|son, Furniture Dealer, Drowns, in Surf. Family Known to Many Jackson People
Stillwell Robison, 36, prominent Atlanta furniture salesman who was drowned in the surf at St. Simons Sunday, was known to many Jackson people. His mother resided here at one time and he was a cousin of the family of Mrs. E. C. Robison, and had visited here on several occasions. His father was formerly a well-known furniture dealer in Atlanta.
Mr. Robison lost his life while playing with his little daughter, Mary Anne, and a nephew, Robison Cox. He is believed to have stepped into a hole and the body was swept out to sea.
At the time of the drowning the Robisons were visiting his uncle, Dr. Walter Robison, pastor of the College Park First Methodist church, who is spending a vacation at St. Simons.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Maybeth Carnes, and his daughter, Mary Anne.
Roby, Walter L.
The Jackson Argus August 20, 1897
Homicide In Jasper.
Monticello, Ga., Aug. 15.
On last Friday afternoon ex-sheriff W. H. Phillips and Walter L. Roby had a difficulty at a barbecue at the branch below Westview cemetery, and Phillips stabbed Roby fourteen times. The wound which proved fatal was a stab in the abdomen, and after great suffering and a surgical operation Mr. Roby died at 11 o'clock last night.
The trouble grew out of Phillips' indebtedness to Roby, and after some insulting remarks made by both parties they began to fight. Phillips used his knife, stabbing Roby in the breast, abdomen and in the back. Roby fell into a wire fence and begged Phillips to desist, but to no avail.
Rev. Billie Cornwell preached the funeral this afternoon from the Baptist church. A large concourse of friends of the deceased were present.
Public feeling is running high. The slayer has not been arrested. Hon. J. D. Kilpatrick says that Phillips will give up. A posse searched the residence of the senator this afternoon, it being rumored that Phillips had gone there for consultation, Kilpatrick having been retained to represent the defendant.
The Sequel to Roby's Murder.
Monticello, Ga. Aug. 18.
Ever since the death of Walter Roby this town has been in commotion, and every effort has been made to capture Capt. Phillips. The friends of one were the friends of both, and sorrow and gloom were the outcome of the affair, and sympathy was extended to all parties.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Monroe Phillips, brother of Capt. W. H. Phillips, assured Capt. Wilborne that his brother would surrender last night, and in the company of Mr. B. Person went to the home of Mr. Wilborne expecting Capt. Phillips to come through the plantation to Capt. Wilborne's. Early yesterday morning, just about daybreak, Capt. Phillips left his home on horseback, expecting to go to Mr. Wilborne's. When he left he was hardly able to mount his horse. Capt. Wilborne lives on the Jackson or lower Covington road, which runs parallel with the road upon which Phillips lives, Phillips lives about two and one-fourth miles from town and Wilborne about one mile. The roads are about one mile apart, hence through the plantation is a little over one mile to Wilborne's house.
Mr. Oscar Phillips, son of Capt. Phillips, assisted his father off and says that he was very weak and was complaining of being very cold.
All day yesterday Mr. Monroe Phillips, Oscar Phillips and other near relatives of Capt. Phillips were in town, making preparation for the commitment trial. On the word of Oscar and Monroe Phillips, Capt. Wilborne was easy and stopped the organization of a posse that was being arranged by his deputy Mr. James H. Campbell, for he was assured that Phillips would surrender.
Late yesterday afternoon Oscar returned home to attend to his usual duties, while Monroe Phillips and Mr. Persons went to Capt. Capt. Wilborn's as stated above. Mr., Wilborne had prepared a room for Capt. Phillips and his clothes had been sent there for a change, as he had been on the scout and was wet and muddy.
About 7 o'clock last night Oscar heard that his father had not gone to Mr. Wilborne's and began search for him. Mr. Person, a neighbor, was called to assist, and together they started on the path which leads to Wilborne's house. About half a mile from Capt. Phillips' house they came upon him, lying flat on his back on the ground. He was not dead and Oscar returned home for help. On retracing his steps he found that his father had died in his absence. Coroner J. W. Noles was telephoned for and empanelled a jury and held an inquest this morning. The following was the verdict returned by them:
"We, the jury empanelled and sworn to inquire into the cause of the death of W. H. Phillips, the deceased now before us, after the examination of the body and hearing the evidence, find that w. H. Phillips came to his death by natural causes.
"Chas. E. Wellington, Foreman."
Rochester, Louise (Granny)
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Apr 1992
Mrs. Louise (Granny) Rochester, 67, of Griffin died Sunday at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
The funeral was held Tuesday, April 21, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin, with the Rev. Bruce Gosset, the Rev. Graydon Morgan, Homer Thompson, Felton Harris, and Cheryl Horton officiating. Interment was in Lamar Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Rochester was born in Kentucky, daughter of the late Ira and Bertha A. Collins. A resident of Griffin for the past 32 years, she was employed at Wal-Mart.
Survivors include her husband, Ezra Rochester; children, Patsy Tidwell of Cartersville, Angela Lavender of Jackson, and William B. Rochester of Jonesboro; sister, Betty Jo Keadle of Thomaston; brothers, Bill Collins and Hurst Collins, both of Indiana; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin was in charge of arrangements.
Rockwell, Sarah
Middle Georgia Argus August 19, 1884
At Milledgeville, on Monday night, Miss Sarah Rockwell, being frightened at the wind storm that passed that place about 8 o'clock, died suddenly. She was very stout lady, and her death was caused by her endeavoring to reach a neighbors house during the storm.
Rodda, Patricia Jean Turner
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jan 1992
Rodda Murder is Still Under Investigation
Investigation of the murder of Jean Rodda continues in Jackson.
Word early Wednesday mroning was several new leads were being "looked into."
Rodda, a 50 year old mother of six, was found lying face down in her North Oak Street home early Thursday morning (January 9) with pantyhose wrapped around her neck.
Her pocket book had been rambled though.
Mrs. Rodda was found by her daughter and grandson. Mrs. Rodda's routine was to take her grandson to school on her way to work.
She was legal secretary to Dan Fears, Sr.
Jackson Police Chief James Warren said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation had benn called to help with the investigation. The Butts County Sheriff's Department is also on the case.
Mrs. Rodda was a life long resident of Butts Couunty.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jan 1992
Mrs. Patricia Jean Turner Rodda, 50, of 263 North Oak Street in Jackson died early Thursday morning at her residence.
The funeral was held Sunday, Jan. 12, at Rock Springs Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Benny Tate officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rodda was born in Butts County, daughter of Davis and Jeroldine Thompson Turner. She was a member of Rock Springs Congregational Church.
Mrs. Rodda was employed at the law offices of Dan Fears, where she had been on staff for 25 years. She also did bookkeeping for other businesses.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Rodda of Jackson; sons, Richie and Robbie Rodda of Jackson; daughters, Patti Yarbrough, Darline Cawthon, and Teresa Rodda of Jackson, and Sharon Van Houten of Barnesville; four grandchildren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davis Turner of Jackson; brothers, William Turner of Griffin, James Turner of Jackson, Anthony, Arthur, and David Turner of Barnesville; sisters, Elizabeth Allen, Cindy Boyde of Griffin, and Dehise Turner of Jackson; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Rodda, Richard Cyril
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jun 1994
Richard Cyril Rodda, 55, of Bamesville, died Sat., June 11.
Funeral services were held for family members only.
Mr. Rodda was a native of Pennsylvania but had made his home in Barnesville for a number of years where he was owner and operator of RC Auto.
He was a veteran of the .U. S. Army and a Methodist. Mr. Rodda was the widower of Jean Turner Rodda previously of Jackson.
Survivors include daughters, Sharon Van Houten of Bamesville, Teresa Rodda of Atlanta and Patti Yarborough of Jackson; sons, Richard D. Rodda and Robbie Rodda, both of Jackson; step-father, Louis J. Boyce of Pennsylvania; sisters, Virginia Ann Daley, Mary- Louise Strait and Thelma Virginia Wickman, all of Pennsylvania; brothers, Louis John Boyce Jr., Joseph Raymond Boyce and Michael William Boyce, all of Pennsylvania.
Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville was in charge of arrangements.
Roddy, Clara Bell Fears
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Jul 1995
Clara Bell Fears Roddy of Jackson died Sunday, July 2, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 6, at Friendship A.M.E. Church with Rev. C. Minter officiating. Interment was in the Friendship cemetery.
Survivors include husband, Isaiah Roddy; daughter, Roslyn White; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Clarence Fears; four aunts; one uncle; and several nieces and nephews.
Trimer Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Roddie, Asa
Jackson Progress Argus 28 May 1986
Asa Roddie, 59, of Cleveland, Ohio, died May 18 in Cleveland.
Mr. Roddie was born in Butts County, son of the late William and Mary Liza Roddie. He was a member of Fairfield A.M.E. Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Frances Crockett of Jackson and Estella Gaye of Waco, Texas; brother, Isaiah Roddie of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Sunday at noon at Fairfield A.M.E. Church in Jackson with the Rev. J.C. McGill officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Trimier-Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Roddie, Lewis David
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1979
L. D. Roddie Was Buried Saturday
Funeral services for Mr. Lewis David Roddie, 34, were conducted Saturday, April 21st. at. two o'clock from the Fairfield A.M.E. Church in Jackson with the Rev. Bradley Freeman officiating. Interment was in Fairfield Cemetery.
Mr. Roddie died April 14th at his residence. He was the son of Mr. Isaiah Roddie and the late Mattie Jane Roddie. He attended Henderson High School in Jackson. He was employed by Deluxe Bumper Co.
He is survived by his son, Master Ricky Roddie of Cleveland, Ohio; father, Mr. Isaiah Roddie of Jackson; five brothers, Willie Roddie, D. C. Roddie, and Frank Roddie, all of Cleveland, Ohio; Isaiah Roddie, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and Jack Roddie of Compton, California; four sisters, Mary Mapp, Ommie Corbin and Annie Love, all of Atlanta, and Dorothy Eberhart of Decatur; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Abe Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Roddy, Mattie Jean
Jackson Progress Argus 14 May 1964
Mother's Day Tiff Ends in Death For Negro Woman
A visit by an Atlanta woman to Butts County on Mother's Day to see her children resulted in a domestic dispute that left her dead from a pistol wound in the stomach and her husband lodged in jail on a murder warrant
The victim was Mattie Jean Roddy, of Atlanta, and bound over to Butts Superior Court charged with her death is Isiah Roddy, both Negroes, of Jackson, Route 4.
According to evidence at a commitment hearing Monday afternoon before Justice of the Peace John M. Hutcheson, Mary Lee Roddy of Atlanta, with whom her mother had been living, testified that they came to Jackson for a Mother's Day visit with other members of the family when the heated argument arose between the estranged couple. The shooting, according to the witness, occurred about 2:30 Sunday afternoon on the front porch of the Roddy home about two miles west of Jackson on Route 4. Several children of the couple witnessed the shooting.
According to Mary Lee Roddy, her father fired one shot from an old model 32 caliber pistol at close range into her mother's abdomen. She was rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital, later being transferred to Griffin-Spalding County Hospital where, Mary Lee Roddy testified, she expired about an hour and a half from the time of the shooting.
Rode, Ernest
Jackson Progress Argus 5 May 1982
Ernest Rode, 70, of 12 Mill Street, East Jackson, died early Friday morning at his
residence after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Rode was a native of Stillwater, Ok., but has resided in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. until 1977 when he and his wife moved to Jackson.
He was a retired employee of the Florida State Department of Agriculture and was a member of the Riverland Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nell Smoak Rode of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Suzanne McRorie of Gaffney, S. C., Mrs. Jan Gorham of Ft. Lauderdale, and Mrs. Lucinda Rapaport of Middletown, N. Y.; a son, Michael Ernest Rode of Ft. Lauderdale; and five grandchildren.
He is also survived by four brothers, Paul, Arthur, and Daniel Rode all of Ft. Lauderdale, and Edward Rode of Okeechobee, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Clay Kelley of Lexington, Ky.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Dr. Paschal Gilley officiated, and burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
Pallbearers were Johnny King, Jack Clark, Cyrus P. McRorie, William M.
Rode, Nell Smoak
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Nov 1994
Nell Smoak Rode of Jackson died Thursday, Nov. 3.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 6, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev Rick Veal officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mrs. Rode was born July 14, 1920 in Whitehall, SC, daughter of the late Gilbert L. and Adelphia Ritter Smoak. She was the widow of Ernest Rode. Mr. and Mrs. Rode moved to Jackson from Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she was a member of the West Lauderdale Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a retired practical nurse.
Survivors include children, Michael E. Rode of Port Charlotte, FL, Suzanne McRorie of Gaffney, SC, Jan Gorham of Ft. Pierce, FL and Lucinda Single of Jackson; brother, Lewis Smoak of Columbia, SC; sisters, Harriett Kessler of Wise, VA and Clarice Ross of Walterboro, SC; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rogers, Aden Albert
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Aug 1994
Aden Albert Rogers of Jackson died Fri., Aug. 12, at Macon Northside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sun., Aug. 14, in Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Rev. James Smith and Rev. George Malcom officiating. Interment was in the Youth Baptist Cemetery in Youth Georgia.
Mr. Rogers was born July 16, 1911 in Gwinnett County, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Rogers.
He was a retired cattle farmer and was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Flovilla.
Survivors include wife, Nellie Rogers of Jackson; sons, John Rogers of Jackson, Lester Rogers of Summerville and Donald Rogers of Homer; daughter, Edna McDaniel of Norcross; sisters, Oma Layman of Chatsworth, Vena Rigsby and Clemmie Ray, both of Dalton; brother, Avery Rogers of Dalton; six step children; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rogers John Alan Master
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Feb 1980
Rogers Rites Held Tuesday
Master John Alan Rogers of Jenkinsburg, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley Rogers, died at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta on Sunday, Feb. 17th.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Faron Reynolds of Stockbridge and Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers of Jackson; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Smith of Griffin, Claude Grant of Stockbridge, Mrs. Nellie Henderson of Atlanta, and Mrs. Aden Rogers of Jackson; and step grandmother, Mrs. Mae Powell of Jenkinsburg.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 1 o'clock in the Liberty Baptist Church. The Rev. Brady Blalock officiated and burial was in the Church cemetery. McDonald Chapel was in charge of plans.
Rogers, John Tony
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Mar 1981
Rogers Rites Held Tuesday
Little John Tony Rogers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rogers of Rt. 5 Jackson, died Sunday afternoon at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Wed. morning at 11:00 a. m. from Liberty Baptist church with the Rev. George R. Malcom officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Survivors in addition to his parents are his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Powell, Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. John Willis Rogers, Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Faron Reynolds of Shilo, Ga.
Great Grand Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Smith, of Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grant, Stockbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Aden Rogers, Jackson; Mrs. Nellie Henderson, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reynolds, Shilo, Ga. and Mrs. Mae Power, Jenkinsburg. One great~great-grandparent, Mrs. Opel Ford of Griffin.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson. was in charge of arrangements.
Rogers, Lillie Goforth
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Feb 1987
Lillie Goforth Rogers, 72, of Route 5, Jackson, died Feb. 2 at Henry General Hospital.
The funeral was held Thursday,, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. James Smith and the Rev. Robert Wilson officiating. Burial Was in the Youth Baptist Church cemetery in Walton County.
Mrs. Rogers was born in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Dan Goforth and Florence Coram Goforth. She was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church at Flovilla.
Survivors include her husband. A. A. Rogers; daughter
Rogers, Manson B.
The Jackson Argus May 19, 1899
Henry County.
Mr. Manson B. Rogers died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. A. N. Brown, in this city about 2 0'clock Wednesday night. As was generally known to his friends, he had been sick some time, and consequently his death was not unexpected for several weeks past
Rogers, R. W., Rev.
The Jackson Progress-Argus April 13 1928
Friends of Miss Lois Rogers and Miss Lizzie Neil Rogers regret to know of the death of their father, Rev. R. W. Rogers, which occurred Monday at Zebulon. The funeral was held at Zebulon Tuesday morning and interment was at Barnesville. The Misses Rogers were former teachers in the Jackson Public School.
Rogers, William Andrews, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jan 1992
Mr. William Andrews Rogers Sr., 68, of Route 3, Harkness Road, Jackson, died Sunday afternoon at the Veterans Administration Regional Medical Center in Augusta.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Jan. 15, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Danny Hughes officiating. Entombment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in College Park.
Mr. Rogers was born in Nashville, Tenn., son of the late Jessie G. and Vernon McKay Houchin. He was the widower of Clara Lee Myers Rogers.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Rogers retired from the H. B. Fuller Co. where he served as a shipping clerk. He was a member of the Assembly of God Faith.
Survivors include his children, William A. Rogers Jr., Johnny J. Rogers and Deborah S. Beam, all of Jackson, Walter D. Rogers and Mike L. Rogers, both of Forest Park, Tommy H. Rogers and Jaytee E. Rogers, both of Stockbridge, David L. Rogers of Bremen, and Nancy L. Karakos of Madison; 20 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters.
Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Roland, Sarah Sutton
Jackson Progress Argus Aug 26 1971
Mrs. Roland Buried Sunday at Mt. PAran
Mrs. Sarah Roland, 81, of Jenkinsburg, died Friday, August 20th, at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg where she had resided since May 1962.
Mrs. Roland was born September 11, 1889 in Monroe County to Mr. Aaron Sutton and Mrs. Mary Wooten Sutton, both of Monroe County. Shew as the widow of Mr. James T. Roland.
Funeral services were held Sunday at two o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Theodore Terry officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Paran Church Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Roland is survived by a son, Elvin Lee Grant of Jacksonville, Fla; a sister, Mrs. Harvey Craig of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Roney, Elizabeth Smith Pace
Jackson Progress Argus 06 Jun 1974
Brief Illness Claims Mrs. Joe Roney
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Pace Roney, 69, of the Old Bethel Community, died at Coliseum Park Hospital in Macon about 11:35 o'clock Wednesday night following a brief illness.
Mrs. Roney was born in Butts County on July 11, 1905, the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Allen Smith and Mrs. Odessa Fincher Smith.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. R. W. Jenkins, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Worthville Methodist Church Cemetery with Sherrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Roney is survived by her husband, Joe Roney, of Route 1, Jackson; two sons, Virgil Pace and Sammy Pace, both of Jackson; five brothers, Ira Smith, Elwood Smith, and Robert Smith, all of Jackson; John Henry Smith of Terre Haute, Ind.; and Aaron Smith of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were John Kinney, Willis Hugh Barnes, Troy Allen, Ronnie Reeves, M. L. Hodges Jr., L. H. Cawthon.
Rooks, Annie Dodson
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jun 1980
Mrs. Rooks Died In Orlando
Mrs. Annie Dodson Rooks of Orlando, Fla., wife of Mr. Phillip Rooks formerly of Butts County, died Monday in Orlando.
In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Jerry, Bert, and William Rooks; four brothers-in-law, Mr. J. H. Rooks of Jackson, Mr. Charlie Rooks of Flovilla, Mr. Julian Rooks of Macon, and Mr. Gene Rooks of Locust Grove; and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in Orlando with Hawthorne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Rooks, Artie Earl
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Nov 1982
Artie Earl Rooks, 13 died Thursday at his residence on Rt. 2, Jackson. Son of Aubrey and Jackie Bohannon Rooks, he was an eighth grade student at Westside Christian Academy in Jackson.
In addition to his parents, survivors include three brothers, Randy Rooks of Jackson and Ricky and Audie Rooks, both of Forsyth; two sisters, Donna Rooks of Jackson and Danner Walker of Forsyth.
Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Parks officiating. Burial was in the Jackson city cemetery.
Sheriff's Department personnel were honorary pallbearers.
Sherrell Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rooks, Charles E., Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Jul 1980
Wednesday Rites For Mr. Rooks
Funeral services for Charles E. Rooks, Sr., 83, of Route one, Flovilla, were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil DeMore officiated and interment was in the Jackson City cemetery.
Mr. Rooks died early Monday in Rome, following a lengthy period of declining health.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. E. O. Couch, Rome, Mrs. Albert Silver, Calhoun, Mrs. William Grady, Oaklawn, Illinois; five sons, C.E. Rooks, Jr., Jackson, Herman Rooks, Panama City, Fla., James Rooks, Gresham, Oregon, Gerald Rook, and Ramon Rooks, Largo, FIa.
Rooks, Early Ignatius
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Oct 1956
Last Rites For E. I. Rooks Held Here Saturday
Funeral services for E. L Rooks, 81, retired contractor and building supply dealer, were held Saturday, October 20, at 11 o'clock from the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev Ralph Goodwin officiating.
A lifelong resident of Jackson, he was the son of the late Jack Rooks and Mrs. Mattie McCallum Rooks. He died Thursday at his home, following a lengthy period of declining heath.
For many years, he owned and operated a building supply firm and general contracting business under the trade name of E. I. Rooks and Son.
In the field of government, he served a number of terms in the Jackson City Council, where his business acumen and sound judgment proved of invaluable worth. He was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife and five sons, J. H. Rooks, Jackson; Charlie E. Rooks, Washington, Ga.; Julian F. Rooks, Macon; Phillips S. Rooks, Orlando, Fla.; Eugene F. Rooks, Jackson; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Interment was in the City Cemetery with Peacock and Ball Funeral Home in charge.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Charlie E. Rooks, Jr., Herman Rooks, Aubrey Rooks, Earl Rooks, Eugene Rooks, and Jerry Rooks.
Rooks, Eugene Fuller
Jackson Progress Argus 12 Mar 1986
Eugene Fuller Rooks, 75, of Locust Grove, died March 9 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife. Marie Berry Rooks, daughters, Diane Strickland of Mableton and Patricia Dixon of Moore, S.C.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in McDonough with Dr. Robert W. Brown officiating. Burial was in the Bethany Baptist Church cemetery in McDonough. Carmichael Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Rooks, Fannie Bob Willard
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jun 1978
Thursday Rites Were Held For Mrs. Rooks
Mrs. Fannie Bob Willard Rooks, 76, of 1146 East Nelson Street, died about six o'clock Wednesday morning, May 24th, at the Griffin- Spalding County Hospital after being admitted the previous day.
Born in Butts County June 4, 1901, she was daughter of the late Jessie C. Willard and the late Allie Thaxton Willard. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson. Mrs. Rooks had been in declining health for several years.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Rooks of Jackson; two sons, Orville Rooks of McDonough and Aubrey Rooks of Jackson; one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Redman of Stone Mountain; four brothers, Davis Willard of Jackson, Francis Willard and Terrell Willard, both of Griffin; Curtis Willard of Charleston, S. C.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Gordon of Wayside, Ga.; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at three o'clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Leverette Officiating. Interment was in Jackson City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dennis Rooks, Audie Rooks, Chris Rooks, Ricky Rooks, Jackie Rooks, and Richard Laird.
Rooks, Hugh Howard
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Feb 1954
Hugh Rooks Is Victim of Auto Accident Saturday
Hugh Howard Rooks, 22, star athlete at Jackson High School a few years ago, sustained fatal injuries at 1:30 a. m. Saturday when his car went out of control and overturned on McDonough Road in the city of Jackson. He died en route to the Griffin-Spalding Hospital. Mr. Rooks was alone in the car at the time the accident occurred.
Mr. Rooks, employed as a machinist at Warner Robins, resided at 9-A Wesley Heights, Macon. He was proceeding toward Jackson at the time of the accident.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Howard Rooks, he was born in Jackson and educated in the local schools. After completing his education he engaged in a business career and was currently working at Warner Robins. He is remembered as one of the star players on Jackson High School football teams.
Survivors are his parents, James Howard Rooks, Jackson Water and Light superintendent, and Mrs. Fannie Job Willard Rooks; his wife, the former Miss Edith Marsh of Forsyth; three children, Deborah, Connie and Christopher Rooks; one sister, Mrs. W. M. Redman Jr. of Atlanta; three brothers, Earl Rooks of Atlanta; Orville Rooks of Baltimore, Md. and Aubrey Rooks of Jackson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Rooks of Jackson;. grandmother, Mrs. Allie Willard of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p. m. at Jackson's First Baptist Church with the Rev. G. A. Briggs, pastor, and the Rev. A. A. Heath of Forsyth officiating. Burial was in the Jackson cemetery and Haisten Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
The pallbearers were Eugene Rooks, Edwin Rooks, Jerry Thaxton, Curtis Willard, Francis Willard, Terrell Willard.
Rooks, Infant
Jackson Progress-Argus Sep 7 1917
Death if Infant
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rooks have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their infant, which occurred Friday if the past week. The funeral and interment was at Worthville Saturday.
Rooks, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus, January 12, 1950
Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Rooks Lose Infant Daughter
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Rooks of Jackson sympathize with them in the death of their infant daughter which occurred Sunday in a Griffin hospital. Graveside services were held Sunday afternoon at the Jackson cemetery.
Rooks, Jesse Earl
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Dec 1960
Long Illness Claims Earl Rooks Tuesday
Jesse Earl Rooks, age 33, died on Tuesday, December 20, at 12:20 p. m. in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Atlanta victim of a prolonged heart condition.
A lifelong resident of Jackson, he was the son of James Howard Rooks, and Mrs. Fannie Bob Willard Rooks. He was employed by the Georgia Power Company, having recently received his ten-year pin. Mr. Rooks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and a veteran of World War II.
Funeral services for Mr. Rooks will be conducted on Thursday, December 22, at 3 p. m. at the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
Officiating at the services will be the Rev. James Burleson the Rev. Sidney L. Waterhouse, and the Rev. Ralph Goodwin. Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery. Haisten. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Rawls Rooks; two daughters, Bonnie and Becky Rooks ; two sons, Dennis and Jackie Rooks, all of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. W. M. Redman Jr., Atlanta; two brothers, Orville Rooks, of Jackson, and Aubrey Rooks, of Atlanta.; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be employees of the Georgia Power Company line division.
Rooks, Julian F.
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Apr 1985
Julian F. Rooks. 63. of Macon, a former resident of Jackson. died April 10.
Mr. Rooks was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Rooks who operated a construction company in Jackson for many years. He had lived in Macon
since 1932 and was a retired employee of Robins Air Force Base.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes P. Rooks; son, Eugene F. Rooks of Macon; brother, Eugene F. Rooks of Locust Grove. Graveside services were held Friday at 11 a.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon.
Rooks, Lollie Ogletree
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Mar 1995
Lollie Ogletree Rooks of Jackson died Sunday, March 19, at Sylvan Grove Hospital following a period of declining health.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 21, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cantrell officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mrs. Rooks was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Taliferro County, daughter of the late William Frank and Lucy Maudessa Cheney Ogletree.
She and her husband resided in Washington before moving to Jackson after World War II. She was a sales clerk in Jackson and a substitute teacher and teacher's aid with the Butts County school system.
She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church, was a past Worthy Matron with the Jephtha Chapter No. 252, Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and served with the Jackson Kiwanis and Jackson Exchange clubs.
Survivors include husband of 55 years, Charles E. Rooks Jr. of Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Sandra Rooks and Robert and Linda Rooks, all of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Norman Wittier of McDonough; sister, Myrtie O. Callaway of Washington; brothers, Howard Ogletree and Ceaphus Ogletree, both of Union Point, and Owen Ogletree of Flippen; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rooks, Maggie Tommie Bowden
Jackson Progress Argus 26 Sep 1974
Heart Attack Claims Mrs. C. E. Rooks Sr.
Mrs. Maggie Tommie Bowden Rooks, 77, of .Route 1, Flovilla, was dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital Sunday morning about 10 o'clock, apparently the victim of a massive heart attack suffered at her home.
Mrs. Rooks was born on July11, 1897, the daughter of the late Mr. Robert T. Bowden and the late Mrs. Cynthia Hickman Bowden.
For a long number of years, Mrs. Rooks, the wife of Mr. Charles E. Rooks Sr. made her home in Washington, Ga. until moving to Butts County some time ago.
For several years, she and her husband served as caretakers of the Indian Springs . Holiness Camp Ground near Flovilla. Mrs. Rooks was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the new chapel of Sherrell's, Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil DeMore, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Mrs. Rooks is survived by her husband, C. E. Rooks, Sr.; three daughters, Mrs. E. O. Couch of Rome, Mrs. Albert Silver of Calhoun, and Mrs. William Grady of Chicago, Illinois; five sons, Charles E, Rooks, Jr. of Jackson, Herman Rooks of Panama City, Florida, James Rooks of Gresham, Oregon, Gerald Rooks of San Francisco, Calif., and Raymond Rooks of Largo, Florida; three sisters, Mrs. Dan Lynch of Macon, Mrs. R. S. Hall of Jacksonville, Florida, and Mrs. Horace Johnson of. McDonough; one brother, R. T. Bowden of Jacksonville, Ga.; a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Rooks, Mary Obeira Stodghill
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 23, 1948.
Mrs. E. I. Rooks Called by Death.
Mrs. E. I. Rooks, 74 years of age, wife of E. I. Rooks retired contractor and lumber dealer, died at her home early Saturday after a critical illness of three days. She had not been in good health for several years but the fatal attack was of short duration.
Born in Butts county daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Stodghill of Worthville, she was connected with families influential in the development of this section. The family has resided in Jackson for many years. Her husband before his retirement was one of the large building contractors of this section and served several terms as a Jackson councilman. Mrs. Rooks was a member of the Methodist church.
Funeral services were held at the Jackson Methodist church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and Rev. Ralph She, pastor, assisted by Rev. Ralph Goodwin of the Church of the Nazarene, officiated. The pallbearers were Billy Stodghill, Hugh Rooks, Jack Couch, Billy Redman, Orville Rooks, Edwin Rooks, Billie Rooks, Bert Rooks.
In addition to her husband she is survived by five sons, Charles Rooks of Washington, Ga., J. H. Rooks and Eugene Rooks, of Jackson; Phillip Rooks of Orlando, Fla. and Julian Rooks of Macon; several grandchildren. nieces and nephews.
Interment was in the Jackson cemetery and the Thornton Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Rooks, Matile Clifford Brooks
Jackson Progress Argus 22 Aug 1979
Rooks Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Matile Clifford Brooks Rooks, 69, of 219 Forest Ave., were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o' clock from the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. C. Parham and the Rev. Larry Green officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City cemetery under the direction of Sherrell Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rooks was pronounced dead on arrival at Sylvan Grove Hospital Sunday afternoon after suffering an apparent heart seizure.
Born at Indian Springs, she was the daughter of the late James L. Brooks and the late Sue Dozier Brooks. She was the widow of the late Early I. Rooks and was a member of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Frances Moss, of Jackson, and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Floyd and Andrew Moore, Ray and Dorsey Polk, Sanford Powell, Gene Brooks.
Rooks, Nellie Ruth
The Jackson Progress-Argus February 8, 1924
Little Nellie Rooks Passed To Reward.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rooks have the deep sympathy of hosts of friends in the death of their five year old daughter, Nellie Ruth, who succumbed to membranous croup Wednesday afternoon. The little girl had been sick for two weeks and despite the medical attention and nursing the disease gradually sapped her vitality. She was a sweet and attractive child who was held in affectionate esteem by all who knew her.
Besides her parents, one brother and her grandparents survive.
The funeral was held at the Jackson cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Henry H. Jones conducting the services.
Roop, W. W., Rev.
The Jackson Progress-Argus December 29, 1922
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Copeland sympathize with them in the death of Mrs. Copeland's father, Rev. W. W. Roop, of Carrolton, which occurred Monday.
Roper, Hinton
The Jackson Progress-Argus March 22, 1929
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Roper are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Roper's brother, Mr. Hinton Roper, which occurred suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his home in Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. Roper and Walter Jr., left immediately upon receipt of the news, for Jacksonville to accompany the body to the old home at Palmetto for burial.
Roper, Lucian, Rev.
The Jackson Progress-Argus June 8, 1928
Rev. Lucian Roper Dies At Home In Palmetto, Ga.
Friends of Mr. and Mr. Walter B. Roper, of Jackson, sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Roper's father, Rev. Lucian Roper, which occurred the past Thursday at his home in Palmetto. Mr. Roper had been a member of the North Georgia Conference for about thirty years and was well known over the state. Funeral services were held in Palmetto Sunday afternoon.
Roper, Walter B., Jr., Lt.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Sep 1944
Walter Roper Jr. Killed in Action in Pacific Area
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the family moved to Bowling Green, where Mr. Roper is a national bank examiner, his son attended Kentucky State college and was preparing for a course at Yale when the war interrupted his plans. He was an only child and a favorite with all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by an aunt, Mrs. M. O. McCord of Jackson, and an uncle, W. G. Morrison of West Palm Beach, Fla. His mother is the former Miss Ezra Morrison of Jackson. Lieut. Roper was the grandson or the late Mrs. C. R. Gresham.
Roper, Walter Buel
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Apr 1950
Walter B. Roper Dies Wednesday In Jackson Home
Walter Buel Roper, 63 former well known banker, died at his home on West Third street at 2 a. m. Wednesday as the result of a heart attack.
Resident of Jackson for 22 years, Mr. Roper was born in Gainesville, Ga., son of the Rev. Lucian Roper and Mrs. Georgia Mincey Roper. He was educated in the schools, of Gainesville and Young Harris. College. He was associated with the L. O. Benton banking interests in Monticello, served as vice president of Georgia National Bank in Athens and Alexander National Bank in St. Petersburg, Fla. Later he served as national bank examiner, a connection he gave up because of ill health. In recent years Mr. Roper was interested in antiques and found pleasure in remodeling and refinishing furniture.
He was a member of the Methodist church and was a past president of the Jackson Kiwanis club. He had not been in good health for several years.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Ezra Morrison of Jackson; three brothers, Paul F. and Hubert Roper of Atlanta, Arthur D Roper, Johnson City, Tenn. An only son was killed in World War II while serving in New Guinea.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Haisten chapel. Rev. Ralph Shea will officiate and burial will be in the Jackson cemetery. Active pallbearers will be A. W. Newton, Morton Rollenson, John Hutchinson, J. W. Carter, J. W. O'Neal, John Hunt. The honorary pallbearers selected are P. H. Weaver, W. A. Dosier, J. H. Buchanan, Dr. W. E. Barfield, R. J. Carmichael.
Haisten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roquemore, J. E.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1934
Mr. J. F. Roquemore Victim Heart Attack
Mr. J. E. Roquemore, 45 years of age, well-known Jackson merchant and proprietor of the Roquemore's Cash Grocery, died at 5:30 Wednesday afternoon at his place of business near the Southern Depot. While he had not been feeling well recently
and suffered from a heart ailment, the fatal attack came without warning.
Mr. Roquemore had been, a resident of Butts county for several years, moving here from Monroe county where he was born and reared. He was a highly esteemed citizen and his sudden passing brings regret to a wide circle of friends. Mr. Roquemore had been engaged in business here for some time and for the past several months had operated a grocery near the depot. He was a member of Holly Grove church in Monroe county.
Surviving Mr. Roquemore are his wife, the former Miss Dumas of Monroe county; a daughter, Miss Susie Roquemore, student in the Jackson public school; father, Mr. Charles M. Roquemore, of Monroe county; three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Kimbell, of Atlanta; Mrs. Lumpkin Kimbell, of Forsyth; Mrs. R. C. lvey, of Amercus; one brother, Mr. Charles Roquemore, Jr., of Forsyth.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Jackson Progress Argus 11 May 1944
Funeral Services for Mr. Roquemore Held Thursday
Funeral services for Mr. J. E. Roquemore, well known Jackson business man whose death occurred suddenly at his store near the Southern depot Wednesday afternoon, were held at the home Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev. R. B. Harrison pastor of the First Baptist church, was the officiating minister. Friends and organizations
showed their esteem by lovely floral offerings, a handsome design being furnished by the Jackson CCC camp.
Pallbearers were Messrs. C. C. Jinks, R. C. Rossey, J. A. Leverett, R. C. Ivey, Roy Moore and Mr. Fricks. Interment was in the Jackson, City Cemetery.
Roquemore, Lilla Mae Washington
Jackson Progress Argus 23 Jul 1970
Mrs. Roquemore Died at Her Home Sunday
Mrs. Lilla Mae Washington Roquemore, 61, of Route 1, Jackson Highway, Barnesville, died at her residence Sunday morning after an extended illness.
Mrs. Roquemore was born in Butts County and had lived in Lamar County for many years.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville. Her parents were the late Mr. Jeffie L. Washington and Mrs. Mattie Ridgeway Washington, both of Butts County.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock from the Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville with the Rev. Hilton Gillespie and Rev. L. B. Whetstone, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Butts County with Haisten Funeral Home of Barnesville in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Roquemore is survived by her husband, Mr. Willie Alvin Roquemore; a son, Mr. William Roquemore, both of Barnesville; two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Johnson and Mrs. Willene Ivey, both of Thomaston; three sisters, Mrs. E. Ballard Perdue of Jackson, Mrs. Mildred Dombrowski of Ellenwood, Mrs. Ober Butler of Traverse City, Michigan; two brothers, Leonard Washington and T. M. Washington, both of Jackson; two grandchildren.
Roquemore, Willie Alvin
Jackson Progress Argus Jun 1979
Roquemore Rites Held Monday
Funeral services for Willie Alvin Roquemore, 68, were held Monday at 2 p.m, in the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene. Interment was in the Liberty Baptist Church cemetery in Butts County.
Mr. Roquemore, a native of Monroe County, had made his home in Barnesville for a number of years and was a retired machinist for the William Carter Company, a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Johnson and Mrs. Willene Ivey, both of Thomaston; son, William Aaron Roquemore, of San Pedro, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Annice Jackson, of Forsyth; two brothers, M. H. Roquemore and Ralph Roquemore, both of Barnesville; and four grandchildren.
Haisten Funeral Home in Barnesville had charge of arrangements.
Rose, A. A.
The Jackson Progress-Argus May 26, 1922
A Former Jackson Editor Met Death.
A. A. Rose sustained fatal injuries when automobile was struck by a street car Friday last.
The Butts county friends of Mr. A. A. Rose, who was associated with Mr. J. C. McDonald in the publication of The Jackson Argus about twenty-three years ago, will regret to know of his death in Atlanta. The automobile in which Mr. and Mrs. Rose and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Branch were riding collided with a street car Friday, and Mr. Rose who was removed to the Davis-Fletcher sanitarium succumbed to the injuries Saturday afternoon. Mr. Rose will be remembered by a number of the older citizens here. After leaving Jackson he was located in Rome for sometime and for the past fifteen years had been a resident of Atlanta. He was a native of Upson county and was engaged in the real estate business with his father at the time of his death.
Mr. Rose is survived by his wife, his parents, two sons and two daughters, all of Atlanta.
Rose, Mary B.
Jackson Progress Argus 27 Nov 1975
Mrs. Rose Died In Acworth
Mrs. Mary B. Rose, 48, of 6627 Wagon Wheel Drive, Acworth, died Monday.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Acworth Presbyterian Church, with the body placed in state at 2 p.m. Rev. Jack Walker and Rev. Jack Mummert officiated. Burial was in the Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving are husband, Alvin B. Rose; mother, Mrs. Irma Byars, both of Acworth; two stepchildren, Mrs. Sue Gial, Warner Robins, Capt. Steve Rose, Ft. Benning.
Collins Funeral Home, Acworth, was in charge of arrangements.
Rose, Ruth Bryant
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Mar 1978
Friday Rites Were Held For Mrs. M. E. Rose
Funeral services for Mrs. Marvin E. Rose, Sr. of Decatur were conducted Friday afternoon, February 24, at one o'clock from Ward's Glenwood Chapel with the Rev. Mercer T. Cleland and Rev. James E. Salter officiating. Interment was in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, McDonough.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin E. Rose, Sr. of Decatur; a daughter, Mrs. Ramona Rose Doyle of Redan; a son, Marvin E. Rose, Jr. of McDonough; one sister, Mrs. Herschel Sims of Stone Mountain; three brothers, Boyce Bryant of Lithonia, Rev. Rayford Bryant of Conyers, and J. Dawson Bryant of Jackson; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Rose, the former Ruth Bryant, had been employed by the DeKalb Police Department and Identification Bureau.
The DeKalb Police Department served as honorary escort.
Ross, Alton Ollis
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Jan 1995
Alton Ollis Ross of Griffin died Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Atlanta.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan. 10, in the Oakhill Cemetery in Griffin with Rev. James Harper officiating,
Mr. Ross was born May 27, 1925 in Upson County, son of the late Charlie Ross and the late Eunice Ross Ross. He was a Baptist and a disabled veteran who served in World War II.
Survivors include sisters, Mildred R. McKinley and Shirley R. Rush, both of Griffin; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ross, Archie G., Rev.
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1982
The local chapter of the NAACP wiil hold memorial services for Rev. Archie G. Ross on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church at 3 P.M.
Rev. Ross was one of Butts County's outstanding black citizens, and was very active in the community. Following is a listing of some of the many offices he held and activities in which he was involved.
He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Henry, Butts and Fayette Division of the Boy Scouts of America from 1949-1960; Boy Scoutmaster, 1945-1955; Band Booster Club, Henderson Athletic Association, 1963; President of the Board of Directors of the Henderson Youth Center, president of the Board of Directors of the local Chapter of the American Red Cross, chairman of the Butts County Hospital Fund Drive, served on the board of O. E. C. for three years; Member of the board of the Butts County Child Development Foundation, member of the American Legion Post 102, president and executive secretary of the Jackson branch of the NAACP.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Ross served as Sunday School superintendent for 30 years at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. In addition, he was a member of Mason Lodge 609, Indian Springs.
Ross, Barbara Ann Harris
Jackson Progress Argus 30 Sep 1992
Barbara Ann Harris Ross of Doraville died Thurs., Sept 24, 1992.
Funeral services were held Saturday in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Drake officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Ross was born in Butts County, daughter of the late Chester B. and Elizabeth Fletcher Harris.
She was the widow of J. F. Ross Sr. and was employed by Southern Bell for over 25 years where she worked as a customer service representative. She was a member of the Northwoods United Methodist Church in Atlanta.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law J. P. and Sheili Ross of St Mountain; grandchildren Jeffrey Ross of Troy, Mich. and Kristen Ross of Atlanta: great grandchildren, Kelsie and Bethany Ross of Troy, Mich.; sister, Juanita Harris Kendrick of Dunwoody; and several nieces and nephews.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ross, Ethel Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Feb 1984
Mrs. Ethel Mae Ross of 111 Forest Wood Drive, Griffin, died Thursday at her residence.
Mrs. Ross was born in Meriwether County. She was the widow of Jesse M. Ross; She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Griffin.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. W. F. (Helen) Brown and Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Harkness of Griffin, formerly of Jackson; sons, Jesse Fields Ross Sr. of Doraville, Robert Gordon Ross Sr. and Charles Thomas Ross, both of Griffin; nine grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren; brother, James Gordon Johnson of Ormond Beach, Fla.; sister, Mary Glazier of Ormond Beach.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin. Dr. Bruce Morgan officiated, and burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Ross, Hazel Fears
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Jul 1987
Hazel Fears Ross, 79, died Tuesday, July 7, at her residence in Macon after a brief illness.
Graveside services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Macon Memorial Park, with Dr. Robert Woodall officiating.
Mrs. Ross, a native of Jackson who lived most of her life in Macon, was the daughter of T. W. and Annie Dodson Fears.
She was a member of the Tattnall Presbyterian Church of Macon and served for three years as a volunteer sitter at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.
Survivors include a daughter, June Martin; grandsons, Michael B. and Dennis A. Martin; and five great-grandchildren, all of Macon.
Hart's Mortuary in Macon was in charge of arrangements.
Ross, James Ervin (Slim)
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jan 1978
James E. Ross Was Buried Here, Monday
James Ervin (Slim) Ross, 64, formerly of the Jackson Lake area, died Sunday morning at the Living Center of Griffin following a lengthy illness.
Born in Monroe County, he was son of the late Richard E. Ross and the late Laura Byars Ross.
Graveside services were conducted Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Don Folsom officiating. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ross is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. Ronald Cook of Griffin two sons James Ross, Jr. of Jackson Richard E. Ross of Florida: five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Hexie Beyer of East Point, Mrs. Effie Reeves of Oglethorpe, and Mrs. Gladys Kiker of Bessemer, Alabama' one brother, Banks Ross of Washington, D.C.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Ross to the Heart Fund or the Cancer Fund.
Ross, Jesse Fields, Sr.
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Feb 1990
Jesse Fields Ross Sr., 70, of 3219 Wanda Woods Drive, Doraville, died Feb. 20 at the DeKalb Medical Center following an illness of several months.
The funeral was held Thursday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. J. H. Warwick officiating. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery.
Mr. Ross was a native of Spalding County, son of Jesse M. Ross and Ethel Johnson Ross. He served in the Army during World War II and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service at Doraville for 23 years before his retirement. He was a member of Northwoods United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Harris Ross, a native of Butts County; son and daughter-in-law, J. F. Ross Jr. and Sheila Ross of Stone Mountain; grandchildren, Jeffrey B. Ross of Columbia, S.C., and Kristen Ross of Atlanta; great-grandchild, Kelsie Ross of Columbia, S. C; sisters, Elizabeth Ross Harkness and Helen Ross Brown, both of Griffin; brothers, Robert and Charles Ross, both of Griffin; several nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ross, John H.
Middle Georgia Argus September 15, 1885
Ocmulgee Mills, Sep., 11, 1885
Tribute of Respect.
It becomes our sad, sad duty this week, to chronicle the death of Mr. John Ross, a most esteemed friend and beloved superintendent of our Sunday school. His stay was a brief one among us but while here had made many friends, who deeply mourn his death, but while we weep to think he's dead, love can but believe that our loss is his eternal gain. We feel that in the death of our esteemed superintendent, his wife has lost a husband fond and true; his children a father kind and affectionate, the church and Sabbath school one of their best members and the entire community a friend and neighbor, tried and true. Let us endeavor to imitate the noble example of truth and piety often set before us by our distinguished friend and may his dear wife and children and aged parents only believe that "All is well whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth," We tender to the bereaved family our heart felt sympathy and may they only believe and say "Thy will Oh! Father, not mine be done.
Thou art gone to the grave, but will not deplore thee,
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has passed through its portals before thee,
And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom.
Thou art gone to the grave; we no longer behold thee,
Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side;
But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee,
And the sinners may hope since the Savior hath died.
Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee,
Since God was thy ransom, thy Guardian and Guide;
He gave thee, he took thee, and he will restore thee,
And death has no sting, since the Savior hath died
A FRIEND.
Ross, Lee
Jackson Progress Argus Nov 1978
Husband of Joyce Holston Died Monday
Lee Ross, 47, a prominent Las Vegas, Nevada attorney, died at his home Monday night of an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Rose is the former Miss Joyce Holston, of Jackson. In addition to the widow, survivors include three sons and a daUghter, Keith, 19; Michael, 17; Scott, 15, and Jan, 13.
Rose was a 1959 graduate of the University of California Law School, served as a lieutenant in the Army during the Korean War, and was widely known in Republican Party politics where he had served as a member of the GOP central committee for Clark County.
Ross, Lillie Mae
Jackson Progress Argus 03 Aug 1994
Lillie Mae Ross of Atlanta died Mon., July 18.
Funeral services were held Wed., July 20, in.the Abe Trimier Memorial Chapel with Rev. A. F. Eusery officiating. Interment was in the Rock Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include husband, Alonzo Ross of Atlanta; brother, Matthew White of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
Trimier Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Ross, Mary Sherrell Hammond
Jackson Progress Argus 17 Feb 1972
Mrs. Ross Died Friday In Augusta
Mrs. Mary Sherrell Hammond Ross of 946 East Solomon Street, Griffin, died at Talmadge Memorial Hospital in Augusta early Friday morning.
Mrs. Ross had lived in Griffin most of her life. She was a retired employee of Dundee Mills and was a member of the Deliverance Center Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock from the Deliverance Center with the Rev. Kenneth Bell, Rev. Marvin L. Moore and Rev. Margaret
Bufford officiating. Burial was in Griffin Memorial Gardens with McDonald Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ross is survived by her mother, Mrs. Emma Sherrell, Griffin; four daughters, Mrs. Dianne Fuller, Mrs. Wilbur Joyce Burns, Mrs. Wanda Sherrell and Miss Rhonda Ross; two sons, Junior Ross and Danny Hammond, all of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Wofford of Griffin, Mrs. Annie Lynch of Jackson and Mrs. Virginia Stansell of Jonesboro; six brothers, Wayne Sherrell, Tim Sherriel, both of Griffin; Don Sherrell of Macon, Herman Sherrell of Warner Robins, Deventer Sherrell of Oklahoma and Joe Sherrell of Florida; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Ross, Oliver B.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Nov 1965
Oliver B. Ross Fatally Injured In Macon Crash
Oliver B. Ross, 54, of 929 New Street, Macon, a former Jackson resident, suffered fatal injures Monday when his car went out of control and plunged over an embankment at the intersection of Riverside and Forest Ridge Drives.
It is believed Mr. Ross suffered a heart attack as he fell against the steering wheel of his car which struck an underground bridge after going over the embankment, according to a Macon police officer. The accident occurred about 7 a. m. while Mr. Ross was on the way to work. He died Monday night in a Macon hospital.
Mr. Ross was born in Monroe County and had lived in Bibb County for twenty years. He was the son of Mr. Dixie Ross, a former widely known Jackson barber, and Mrs. Laura Byars Ross. He was a station operator with Southern Natural Gas, a member of Tattnall Square Presbyterian Church, a member of the American Legion Post 74, and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, the former Hazel Fears of Macon; a step-daughter, Mrs. E. B. Martin of Macon; two brothers J. E. Ross of Jackson and B. S. Ross of Washington, D. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Reeves of Oglethorpe County, Mrs. Frank Beyers of East Point, and Mrs. L. P. Kiker of Bessemer, Ala.; two grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were to be held Thursday in Macon with Horton-Ivey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ross, Oscar Ray
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Mar 1978
Friday Rites Were Held For Oscar Ross
Funeral services for Oscar Ray Ross, 56, of 111 Forest Wood Dr., Griffin, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Griffin, with the Rev. W. G. Southerland and the Rev. Hartwell E. Kennedy officiating. Interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. Ross, a lifelong resident of Griffin, died Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Decatur after a lengthy illness.
Son of Mrs. Ethel Johnson Ross and the late Jesse M. Ross, he was a graduate of Griffin High School and served eight years in the U. S. Army and saw action in Korea. He was formerly employed by McClellan's in Griffin and was a member of the Second Baptist Church and the American Legion.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jesse M. Ross of Griffin; three daughters, Mrs. Don Couey of Ellenwood, Mrs. Charles Powell of Stone Mountain and Mrs. Don Williams of Conley; two sisters, Mrs. George T. Harkness of Jackson and Mrs. W. Felton Brown of Griffin; three brothers, Jesse F. Ross, Sr., of Doraville, Robert G. Ross, Sr. and Charles T. Ross, both of Griffin; three grandchildren.
Ross, R. F., Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Mar 1943
Mrs. Ross Dies At Hospital In Atlanta Tuesday
Mrs. R. F. Ross, aged 57, died Tuesday afternoon at the Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Ross had been in ill health for several years, and seriously sick for about four weeks.
She was born and reared in Monroe county and was a member of the Baptist church there. She had lived in Jackson for the past 25 years, and had many friends here and in her childhood home who are saddened to learn of her passing.
Funeral services will be held at East Point Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Ross is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Frank Byars, East Point; Mrs. Effie Reeves, Oglethorpe; Mrs. L. P. Kiker, Birmingham; Mrs. Max Polk, Jackson; five sons, J. R., Griffin; B. S., Washington, D. C.; Oliver, Winter Garden, Fla.; Sam, Ft. McPherson; Irwin, Jackson; nine grandchildren.
Ross, Richard Franklin
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Apr 1935
Mr. R. F. Ross Passed Away Saturday Last
The death of Mr. Richard Franklin Ross, 60 years of age, well known citizen of Jackson, occurred at his home here Saturday morning at 2:40. He had been in declining health for several weeks and suffered from a complication of diseases. An attack of pneumonia was the immediate cause of death.
Mr. Ross, who was a native of Monroe county, had been a resident of Jackson for several years. He operated a barber shop on Third street and was well known to citizens of the county.
Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove church in Monroe county Sunday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. R. B. Harrison, pastor of the First Baptist church of Jackson, officiating. The six sons were pallbearers and interment was in the churchyard.
Mr. Ross is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was a Miss Byars; six daughters, Mrs. A. H. Reeves, of Byron, Ga.; Miss Hexie Ross, of Ashburn; Misses Gladys and Mary Ross, of Jackson; six sons, Messrs. J. P., J. R., B. S., O. B., S. R. and J. E. Ross; four sisters, Mrs. J. M. Byars, of Juliette; Mrs. J. R. Byars, of Forsyth; Mrs. Zulia Elder and Mrs. Annie King, of Macon; one brother, Mr. J. A. Ross, of Macon.
Ross, S. R.
Jackson Progress Argus, July 6, 1950
S. R. Ross Taken by Death July 1
S. R. Ross, former Jackson resident, died in Atlanta Saturday. Before moving to Atlanta to live, he resided in Jackson several years, the family having moved here from Monroe county. His father, the late Dixie Ross, was a barber in Jackson.
Survivors are sisters, Mrs. Lewis Wood, Mrs. L. P. Kiker, Mrs. A. H. Reeves, Mrs. F. E. Beyer; brothers, J. E., O. B., B. S., and J. R. Ross.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Howard L. Carmichael & Sons. Dr. W. A. Duncan officiated and burial was in Hill Crest.
Ross, Wilkins B.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1972
Father Of Dr. Ross Passes April 25th
Mr. Wilkins B. Ross, of Eastman, father of Dr. Gerald Ross of Jackson, died April 25th following a long illness.
Funeral plans at noon Wednesday had not been announced here.
Mr. Ross is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae Ross of Eastman; three sons, Dr. Gerald Ross of Jackson, Carl Ross of Louisville, Ky., Everett Ross of Cochran; three daughters, Mrs. Curtis Dempsey, Mrs. Jimmy Davis and Mrs. Robert Cawley, all of Warner Robins; three sisters, one brother, and 12 grandchildren.
Jackson Progress Argus 04 May 1972
Dodge Rites Thursday For Wilkins Ross
Mr. Wilkins B. Ross, 64, of Greston, in Dodge County, died Tuesday, April 25th, of an apparent stroke in an Augusta hospital.
Mr. Ross was a lifelong resident of Dodge County. He was a retired civil service worker at Warner Robins and was a member and deacon of Greston Holiness Church. Mr. Ross was father of Dr. Gerald Ross, widely known Jackson physician.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at three o'clock in the Greston Holiness Church with burial in Bowers Cemetery. Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ross is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie Mae Arnold Ross; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Dempsey, Mrs. Dorothy Davis and Mrs. Hilda Cawley, all of Warner Robins; three sons, Carl Ross of Louisville, Ky., Everett Ross of Cochran, and Dr. Gerald Ross of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Abner Pruett of Milan, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Palatka, Fla., Mrs. Annie Horne of LaGrange; a brother, Roy Ross, of Empire; 12 grandchildren.
Rosser, Ada M. Sams
The Jackson Argus July 30, 1897
Death of Mrs. Rosser.
Mrs. Charles Rosser, a most estimable Christian lady, died at her home in Atlanta last Sunday and was brought to Jackson for interment.
Mrs. Rosser was a daughter of Mrs. Goodall and a sister of our townsman, Mr. John R. Sams. She was about forty years of age and leaves a husband and four noble children all boys to mourn her departure.
The funeral sermon was preached at the Baptist church by Rev. J. M. Bowden to a large congregation. It was a beautiful discourse, so appropriate to the occasion, and one which must have given all who heard it a loftier conception of life and its duties.
Mrs. Rosser graduated at the Masonic Female college, Covington, in 1878. Here she met her husband and here they were happily married. Mr. Rosser moved from Covington to Monticello where he was engaged in business for some time, going from that place to Atlanta where he accepted a place as a traveling salesman for A. M. Robinson. One of the sons, John, is a salesman for the same house, while another son, C. B. Rosser, Jr. is book-keeper for the Beck Gregg Hardware Co. The other two boys are in school and are regarded as most promising children.
The deceased was a member of Jackson Hill Baptist church and was converted in 1878 under the preaching of Dr. J. W. Britian. She has lived a consistent Christian since and her life has abounded in noble works, the legitimate fruits of Christianity.
The Argus sympathizes with the bereaved relatives.
The Jackson Argus July 30, 1897
Mrs. Ada Rosser, wife of Charles Rosser, formerly of this city, and so well and favorably known to many of our people, died at the home of her husband, in Atlanta, on Sunday night last, July 25th. She was a noble Christian lady beloved by all who knew her. She was a niece of Messrs. W. B. and E. O. Lee and Mrs. R. W. Clark, of this city, and leaves many other relatives and friends in this county, who will cherish her pure and spotless memory. Her remains were laid to rest in the family section of the cemetery of Jackson, Ga., on Monday.
Covington Enterprise.
Rossey, Annie Lillian Jamerson
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Apr 1991
Mrs. Annie Lillian Jamerson Rossey, 81, of 671 Covington Street in Jackson died early Monday morning at her residence following several months of declining health.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 24, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Jim Cantrell Jr. officiating. Burial was in Jackson City Cemetery.
Mrs. Rossey was born in Spalding County, daughter of the late William White Jamerson and Julia Pope Jamerson.
She was the widow of Forrest C. Rossey Sr.
Mrs. Rossey was the receptionist and secretary for Dr. Albert Pinckney, optometrist, Jackson for 23 years before her retirement. She was a member of Jackson United Methodist Church,
Survivors include her daughters, Pat Rossey Polk and Audrey Rossey Halley of Jackson; son, Forrest C. (Bud) Rossey of Helen; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Rosser, Annie Lou Meredith
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Jul 1992
Annie Lou Meredith Rosser of Jackson died Thursday, June 25, after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27, in the chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Sellers officiating. Interment was in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Rosser was born July 12, 1908 in Butts County to the late Dave and Hassle Barnes Meredith.
She was a member of the Jackson Second Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Rosser of Jackson; sons Rickey Rosser of Jackson and John R. Hoard of Lithonia; daughter, Mary Crider of Jackson; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Rosser, Austin Robert
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Apr 1971
A. R. Rosser Rites Today At Jenkinsburg
Mr. Austin Robert Rosser, 80, of Jenkinsburg, died at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg about 2:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, April 14th. Mr. Rosser had been in declining health for several months and had been at Westbury since March 9th.
Mr. Rosser was born October 18, 1890 in Henry County to Mr. Dan Rosser and Mrs. Sara Frances Tollerson Rosser. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church. He had lived in Jenkinsburg since 1942, moving there from Cordele.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Francis Ford, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Rosser is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Farrar Rosser of Jenkinsburg; four daughters, Mrs. Jim Pounds of Tucker, Mrs. James Haynie of Cordele, Mrs. Martha Parham and Mrs. Ruth Brown, both of Atlanta; three sons, Horace Lee Rosser and Fulton Rosser, both of Cordele, Dorsey Rosser of Albany; a step-daughter, Mrs. W. A. Curry of East Point; two step-sons, Tom Barnes of New York, N. Y., George J. Barnes of Griffin; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rosser is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Candace Shaw of McDonough, and a brother, Steve Rosser of Locust Grove.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Shaw, Harold Davies, Adrian Rosser, Aldean Rosser, Splint Davies, Denny Phillips, Tal Nail, and Jim Pounds.
Rosser, Carrie Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Jun 1986
Mrs. Carrie Lee Rosser of Locust Grove died June 8.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Rosser and Emma Jean Stewart, both of Locust Grove; son, Benny Rosser of Ellenwood; sisters, Evelyn T. Ford of Jenkinsburg and Bessie Dale Patterson, both of McDonough; brothers, Travis Tingle and Barnard Tingle, both of McDonough, and John Tingle of Locust Grove; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held June 10 at 3 p.m. at the Locust Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Haag officiating. Burial was in the Locust Grove cemetery.
D. T. Carmichael & Son Funeral Home of McDonough was in charge of arrangements.
Rosser, Charles, B.
The Jackson Progress-Argus August 17, 1923
Mr. Rosser's Funeral Held Monday Morning.
Funeral services for Mr. Charles B. Rosser, 68 years of age, who died in Hendersonville, N.C., Saturday, were held at the Jackson cemetery Monday morning. The body was brought to Jackson on the morning train and taken to the cemetery where the commitment service was conducted by Rev. Henry H. Jones.
Mr. Rosser, who was a former well known business man of Atlanta, had been residing in North Carolina for some time. He was a member of the Baptist church and a citizen who was held in high esteem. His wife, who was a Miss Sams, sister of Mr. J. R. Sams of this city, died several years ago.
Surviving Mr. Rosser are four sons, Charles B. Rosser, Jr., and Paul Rosser, of Atlanta, John Rosser, of Dallas, Texas, and Robert Rosser, member of the faculty of Georgia Military Academy, College Park. He is also survived by a nephew, Prof. G. E. Rosser, of Macon, member of the faculty of Wesleyan College.
Rosser, D. A. Mrs.
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Dec 1943
Funeral Services For Mrs. Rosser At County Line
Mrs. D. A. Rosser, age 86, died at the home of her daughter near OIa
Friday night, November 19. She was one of the pioneer citizens of this county, where she had spent a lifetime, a noble Christian woman whose death brings sadness to a wide circle of friends and relatives.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leo Shaw, of McDonough; Mrs. T. B. Davies, of Hampton; four sons: Mr. T. H. Rosser, McDonough; Mr. O. G. Rosser, Cairo; Mr. S. F. Rosser, Locust Grove, and Mr. A. R. Rosser, of Jenkinsburg; a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at her old home church at County Line at Butts county on Sunday afternoon November 21. Rev. Akers and Rev, G. A. Briggs officiated with interment in the church yard. -- McDonough Advertiser.
Rosser, Emmett H.
Jackson Progress-Argus, August 6, 1953
Emmett Rosser Taken by Death
Friends of Mrs. H. B. Rosser and family regret to know of the death of Mrs. Rosser's step son, Emmett Rosser, 68, which occurred at 4 a.m. Monday, August 3. Death resulted after a critical illness of several weeks.
Mr. Rosser, who resided at Hapeville, was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. His wife preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Locust Grove with D. T. Carmichael & Sons in charge of Arrangements.
Survivors are one son and one granddaughter; four brothers, Sam, Glen, London and Getty Rosser of Atlanta; step mother, Mrs. H. B Rosser of Jackson; two half Brothers, Frank and Eulee Rosser; five half sisters, Mrs. L. A. Grant, Mrs. Lewis Evans, Mrs. Walter Bedsole of Jackson; Mrs. D. R. Beasley of Augusta and Mrs. B. G. Byrd of Coats, N. C.; several nieces and nephews.
Rosser, Glen
Jackson Progress Argus 4 Aug 1955
Last Rites Are Held Monday For Glen Rosser
Friends of Mrs. H. B. Rosser and family regret to know of the death of Mrs. Rosser's stepson, Glen Rosser, 63, which occurred at 3:30 a. m. Monday, July 25. Death resulted after a few days illness.
Mr. Rosser, who resided Hapeville, was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 o'clock at the First Baptist Church, Hapeville, with Mitchell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Bersheba Primitive Baptist Church at Locust Grove.
Survivors are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. James Boland; one grandson, Steve Boland; three brothers, Sam Rosser, Marietta ; London Rosser, East Point; Gettys Rosser, Atlanta; stepmother, Mrs. H. B. Rosser, Jackson; two half brothers, Frank and Eulee Rosser, Jackson; five half sisters, Mrs. L. A. Grant, Mrs. L. A. Evans, Mrs. Walter Bedsole, Jackson; Mrs. D. R. Beasley, Elberton; and Mrs. B. G. Byrd, Coats, N. C.; several nieces and nephews.
Rosser, Infant
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Jan 1961
Services Wednesday for Rosser Infant
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eulee Rosser, of Pepperton, who was stillborn at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital on January 17th, were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:45 at the Pepperton Cemetery with the Rev. James Burleson, pastor of the Pepperton Baptist Church, officiating. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include its parents, Mrs. Rosse, being the former Miss Janie Louise Hobbs; five brothers, Terry, Dale, Randy, Neil, and Perry Rosser, all of Jackson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hobbs and Mrs. H. B. Rosser, all of Jackson.
Rosser, Mary Gustavus Thrasher
Jackson Progress Argus 26 May 1942
Mrs. T. H. Rosser Died Thursday In Atlanta Hospital
The death of Mrs. T. H. Rosser, 58 years of age, beloved resident of Henry county, occurred Thursday III an Atlanta hospital after a long illness. Her condition had been critical for several weeks and news of her death was not unexpected.
The former Miss Gussie Thrasher, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gus Thrasher, prominent residents of Henry county. She had spent her entire life in the community in which she was born and reared and was esteemed for her unselfish devotion to her family and friends. Mrs. Rosser was a devoted member of Sardis Baptist church. She was a member of families whose members have taken places of leadership, in religious, civic and educational affairs.
Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. J. Edward Carmichael of Jackson, and Miss Erma Rosser of McDonough; a granddaughter, Erma Jane Carmichael; six sisters, Mrs. Lee Carmichael of Jackson; Mrs. R. W. Dickerson, Mrs.
Robert Rainer, Mrs. Loyd Hand, all of McDonough; Mrs. Bob Maine of Cave Springs, and Mrs. I. W. Woodruff of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; one brother, Albert Thrasher of Cedartown; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Rev. J. S. Hays, the Rev. G. A., Briggs and the Rev. William Hart officiating.
The pallbearers were Aldean Carmichael, Robert Rainer Jr., Ras Dickerson Jr., Bob Gardner, R. W. Fincher and Aldean Rainer.
Burial was in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery with D. T. Carmichael and Sons in charge of arrangements.
Rosser, Mary Lou Farrar
Jackson Progress Argus 13 Jan 1987
Mary Lou Farrar Rosser, 88, died Sunday night at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jenkinsburg.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ann Nell Fletcher and the Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Burial was in the Jenkinsburg cemetery.
Mrs. Rosser was born Oct. 17, 1899, in Henry County, daughter of Cicero Hilliard Farrar and Emma Bankston Farrar. She Was the widow of Austin R. Rosser and was a charter member of the Jenkinsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a; daughter, Eleanor B. Curry of Opelika, Ala.; sons, Thomas Hilliard Barnes of Las Vegas, Nov.; and George Judson Barnes of Griffin; sisters, Mrs. R. A. Cook of Jenkinsburg and Mrs. L. E. Young of Atlanta; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rosser, Mattie Ophelia Rawls
Jackson Progress Argus 10 Jan 1963
Mrs. H. B. Rosser Passes Monday; Bethany Burial
Mrs. Mattie Ophelia Rawls Rosser, 79, widely known Pepperton resident, died Monday, afternoon at Sylvan Grove Hospital foilowing a short illness. She was the widow of Mr. Henry Beecher Rosser.
Born February 5, 1883 in Henry County, she was the daughter of Mr. Henry Rawls and Mrs. Eliza Bowden Rawls. She moved to Butts County at an early age and had spent most of her life in Pepperton. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Henry County and has a wide circle of friends and relatives who are saddened to learn of her death.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the Pepperton Baptist Church with the Rev. Wiley Cameron, pastor, and the Rev. Robert L. Franklin officiating. Interment was in the Bethany Church Cemetery in Henry County with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mattie Lou Grant, McDonough; Mrs. Oree Chany, of Athens; Mrs. Flora Byrd, Dunn, N. C.; Mrs. Myrtice Evans and Mrs. Jeanette Bedsole, both of Jackson; four sons, Frank Rosser and Eulee Rosser, both of Jackson; Sam Rosser, Marietta; L. P. Rosser, East Point; four sisters, Mrs. Ran Hoard, Mrs. Dewey Wise, and Miss Dora Rawls, all of Jackson; Mrs. Allie McGanty of Mableton; one brother, Lonnie B. Rawls, Jackson; 24 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Nephews served as pallbearers. The body was taken Tuesday morning from Haisten's Funeral Home to the home of Mrs. Bedsole in Pepperton.
Rosser, Sam, Mrs.
Butts County Progress July 2, 1909
Death Mrs. Rosser.
The death of Mrs. Sam Rosser occurred Sunday morning at her home at McDonough. Death was due to cancer from which she had suffered for some time. The funeral was held at Fellowship church Monday at 11 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. James Bradley, pastor of the Presbyterian church here. The funeral was largely attended. The deceased was a member of Fellowship church. Mrs. Rosser is survived by her husband and seven sons.
Rosser, Tom H.
Jackson Progress Argus 15 Dec 1955
Services Are Held Wednesday For T. H. Rosser
Funeral services for Tom H. Rosser, 76, of Henry County, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the chapel of D. T. Carmichael & Sons of McDonough with the Rev. Gaither A. Briggs of Jackson officiating. Interment was in the Jackson cemetery under the direction of D. T Carmichael & Sons Funeral Home. Mr. Rosser died in Atlanta hospital Monday following a lengthy illness. He was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church of Fincherville and was the oldest deacon in point of service on that church's official board.
He was a successful farmer until declining health in recent years forced his retirement.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Erma Rosser and Mrs. Erma Carmichael, Jackson; one granddaughter, Erma Jane Carmichael, Jackson; three brothers, O. G. Rosser, Cairo; Steve Rosser, Locust Grove; and Austin Rosser, Jenkinsburg; two sisters, Mrs. I. B. Davies, Flippen, and Mrs. Leo Shaw, McDonough; several nieces and nephews,
Pallbearers were Adrian Rosser, Aldean Rosser, Herbert Williams, Adair Dickerson, Bobby Shaw, Splint Davies; Maurice Carmichael and Dr. R. A. Rainer Jr.
Rossey, Forrest Clifford
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Oct 1952
F. C. Rossey Dies Tuesday At Home
Forrest Clifford Rossey, 46, employee of the Jackson post office since July, 1937, died at his home on Covington street early Tuesday. Death resulted after an illness of six weeks.
Born in Fond du Lac , Rossey had been a resident of the South for several years, coming to Jackson from Miami, Fla., after the severe, hurricane of 1926. He saw service with the US Navy and was formerly connected with the water and light department of the city of Jackson. Since his connection with the post office department he had been one of the most faithful and courteous employees of the postal service. He served with a high degree of ability and was uniformly tactful and courteous to patrons at all times .
Mr. Rossey was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Annie Lillian Jamerson of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Max Polk of Jackson; Mrs. John Paul Halley of Atlanta; one son, Forrest Rossey Jr., US Navy, Alameda, Calif.; one grandson, David Polk; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rossey of Miami, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Harry Vaughn and a brother, Harold Rosser, both of Miami; several nieces and nephews .
Funeral services were to be held at the Jackson Methodist Church Thursday at 4 p. m. with Rev. P. M. Minter, and Rev. Ralph Shea of Augusta, a former pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson cemetery with Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The active pallbearers selected are Duvall Patrick, Otho Morgan, Harry Ridgeway, Maurice Carmichael, Otis Hammond, Clyde Walker.
The honorary pallbearers will be members of the postal service, Mrs. Nan J. McDonald, Mrs. Margaret S. Carmichael, Nesbit Moss, H. K. Smith, George Hunt Ridgeway, Marvin Rich, L. R. Washington, Lawrence Morgan, W. A. Duke Jr., Jesse L. Barnes, Forest Powell, Robert Winters, Victor H. Carmichael.
Rossey, Howard Lee
(See Polk, Clifford)
Roussel, Hershel Kenneth
Jackson Progress Argus 5 May 1993
Hershel Kenneth Roussel, 76, of Flovilla died Mon., May 3, at his residence in the Indian Springs Holiness Campground.
Funeral services were conducted Wed., May 5, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Jakes officiating. Interment was in the Juliette United Methodist Church cemetery in Monroe County.
Mr. Roussel was born in Cape Girardeau, Mo., son of the late William and Rosa Tate Roussel. He was the caretaker of the Indian Springs Holiness Campground for many years and was a member of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene.
He was a retired agent for the National Life and Accident Insurance Company and was a member of the Indian Springs Camp of the Gideons International.
Survivors include wife Virginia Sue Roussel of Flovilla; sons James K. Roussel of Brentwood, Tenn., William H. Roussel of Cape Girardeau and Steven R. Roussel of Franklin, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rowe, Dalford G.
Jackson Progress Argus, September 13, 1945
Son-in-Law of Jackson Couple Taken by Death
Friends of Rev. J. F. Brown, new minister of the Jackson Presbyterian church, and Mrs. Brown sympathize with them in the death of their son-in-law, Dalford G. Rowe, which occurred September 3 at Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
Death followed an injury sustained in 1942 when he was struck by a foul tip while acting as an umpire in the North Carolina State League. A resident of Lexington, N. C., recently he had been living at Petersburg, Va., where he was connected with terminal staff of Carolina Trailways, and died while on a bus at Roanoke Rapids. His throat collapsed and he choked to death, according to information received here.
Funeral services were held at Lexington Friday afternoon and burial was in the city cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Ruth Brown; four children, Bobby, Marian Alice, Graham and Larry Wayne; three uncles and three aunts.
Rowe, Dorothy H. Sasnett
Jackson Progress Argus 09 Sep 1943
Mrs. Rowe, Former Jackson Resident, Claimed By Death
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Sasnett and family sympathize with them in the death of Mr. Sasnett's, sister, Mrs. Dorothy H. Rowe, 65 years of age, which occurred Friday night at the Rowan Memorial Hospital, Spencer, N. C., after a long illness.
The former Miss Dorothy Sasnett, daughter of the late Joseph R. Sasnett of Sparta and Atlanta and Mrs. Julia Adams Sasnett of Eatonton, Mrs. Rowe formerly, resided here and taught in the Pepperton schools. Later she taught in Cuthbert, Tifton, Dublin, Valdosta and other Georgia cities. She had often visited Mr. and Mrs. Sasnett here and
had many friends in the community who regret to learn of her death. She was an active member of the Methodist church and taught a Sunday school class.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p. m. at Central Methodist church in Spencer with Rev. C. W. Kirby, pastor, officiating. Preceding final rites the body lay in state in the church. Burial was in Chestnut Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Rowe was the widow of Alonzo A. Rowe, prominent in railroad circles, who died in 1939. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ethel Gasket of Charlotte, the following brothers and sisters, W. R. Sasnett, Atlanta; R. P. Sasnett, Jackson; Mrs. Rebecca Strong and Rolin S. Sasnett of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Hugh Willet and Rev. J. Randolph Sasnett of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Julia Hemenway of Kennewick, Wash.; and Lucian L, Sasnett of Astoia, Oregon.
Mr. R. P. Sasnett attended the funeral services.
Rowland, Agnes Knox Carmichael
The Jackson Progress-Argus November 18, 1927
Mrs. H. S. Rowland Passes In Atlanta.
Friends and relatives here of Mrs. H. S. Rowland will regret to know of her death, which occurred at a private sanitarium in Atlanta on November 9.
Mrs. Rowland was a daughter of the late Judge James F. Carmichael, for many years ordinary of Butts county, and Mrs. Carmichael. She was educated in the Jackson public schools but following her marriage to Mr. Rowland, a well known business man of Decatur, she had made her home in DeKalb county. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and belonged to an old and prominent Butts county family. Mrs. Rowland was the last surviving member of the family, her father Judge Carmichael and two brothers, Messrs. George and Robert Carmichael, having died several years ago. Mrs. Rowland, who was 50 years of age, had a large circle of friends.
She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Misses Mary Frances, Zachary and Agnes Rowland, and a son, Sanders Rowland, Jr.
Funeral services were conducted from the Decatur Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, November 10, with Dr. T. P. McGeachy officiating, and interment was in the Decatur cemetery.
Rowland, Frances Royal
Jackson Progress Argus 14 May 1959
Atlanta Resident Died Saturday at Westbury Home
Mrs. Frances Royal Rowland, 77, of Atlanta, died Saturday afternoon at the Westbury Rest Home in Jenkinsburg following a period of enfeebled health.
Graveside services were held in Fort Gaines, Ga., at the Fort Gaines Cemetery Monday morning at 10 o'clock with the Jaxon Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson carried the body to Fort Gaines on Sunday.
Born in Brunswick, Mrs. Rowland was a member of St. Marks Methodist Church in Atlanta where she had lived for many years. She was the widow of the late Don A. Rowland.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frances R. Hill, Wellington, Ohio; one son, Donald R. Rowland, Atlanta; three grandchildren.
Rowland, Virginia
Butts County Progress April 16, 1900
Death of Infant.
Virginia, the ten and a half month's old child of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Rowland of Decatur, died Monday evening. The little girl had been ill but a short time, having been taken suddenly Sunday night. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Decatur. Judge and Mrs. J. Carmichael, grandparents of the little girl, attended the funeral from Jackson. The family have the sympathy of a host of friends in this bereavement.
Rowlenson, Emma Rider
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Aug 1960
Mrs. Rowlenson Died Saturday At Jackson Home
A sudden heart seizure suffered early Saturday morning at her home on East Third Street claimed Mrs. Emma Rider Rowlenson, 84, one of Jackson's most popular and widely beloved women. Though in declining health for the past several years, Mr. Rowlenson had been seriously III for the past week, her unexpected death coming as a shock to the entire community.
Known affectionately to her Intimates as "Bampy," Mrs. Rowenson was the widow of the late James L. Rowlenson. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the late Anthony Rider and Mrs. Christine Hemstedder Rider. For a long number of years Mrs. Rowlenson resided in Macon until moving to Jackson 22 years ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Wright. She was a member of the Jackson Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rowlenson were held Sunday, afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Jackson Methodist Church with the Rev. W. L. Cawthon, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Jackson City Cemetery With Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers were W. W. Wright, C. B. Guest Jr., Byron Guest, Haddaway Rowlenson, Jimmy Rowlenson, and Jack Mabbett. Honorary pallbearers included T. E. Robison Sr., D., P. Settle, L. M. Spencer, E. S. SettIe, Charles Bailey, Hampton Daughtry, G. E. Mallet, James H. Buchanan, J. W. O'Neal Sr., Perry Mahone, Dexter Jordan, Harbin Parks, Ross Chambers, Roland Mahone, D. A. Newman.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W. W. Wright of Jackson; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Haddaway Rowlenson, Columbus; four grandchildren and- five great grandchildren.
Royal, Mae (Mary Lizzie) Plymale
Jackson Progress-Argus, October 31, 1946.
Mrs. F. H. Royal Dies in Unadilla.
The death of Mrs. F. H. Royal of Unadilla, former Butts county resident, occurred on October 19th after a short illness. Born and reared in this county she was before her marriage Miss Mae Plymale, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Plymale of Flovilla. She was a sister of Mrs. Homer Vaughn and Mrs. J. R. Johnson of Cork.
Mrs. Royal suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was removed to a Vienna hospital where she died a few hours later. Beside her sisters, she is survived by five daughters, three sons and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Harmony church near Unadilla, on October 21st.
Rucker, C. Clifford
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Feb 1966
Brother Of Mrs. Ira Cawthon Died Tuesday
Friends of Mrs. Ira H. Cawthon sympathize with her in the death of her brother, C. Clifford Rucker, 69, which occurred Tuesday morning, February 8th, in Macon Hospital following a serious illness of several weeks.
Mr. Rucker was a native of Elbert County and had lived in Macon for 17 years. He was a retired salesman for an oil company and had many acquaintances in Butts County.
Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Raymond Powell at Memorial Park Cemetery Wednesday afternoon, February 9th. Horton-Ivey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Knighten Rucker; two sisters, Mrs. Ira Cawthon of Jackson and Mrs. B. I. Cofer of Macon; three brothers, Ira Rucker of Piedmont, Ala., J. E. Rucker of Albany, and Luther Rucker of Thomson; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Horace Cawthon, Herman Cawthon, Luther Rucker Jr., Al Baggarly and Raymond Baggarly.
Rucker, Ellen
Jackson Progress Argus 29 Feb 1984
Mrs. R. J. (Ellen) Rucker of McDonough died Feb. 20 at Emory University Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Rucker; daughter, Georgia Moser of Jackson; sons, John D. Rucker of McDonough and Ben A. Rucker of Charleston, S. C.; sister, Ethel C. Inabinet of St. Matthews , S. C. ; brother, A. W. Carmichael of McDonough and Lewis H. Carmichael of Marietta; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at McDonough Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Randy Calvo and the Rev. Walter Jones officiating. Burial was in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens in McDonough.
Rucker, G. Luther
Jackson Progress Argus 05 Feb 1970
Brother of Mrs. Ira Cawthon Died Jan. 29th
Mr. G. Luther Rucker, 60, of Thomson, brother of Mrs. Ira H. Cawthon of Jackson, passed away Thursday, January 29th, at the Thomson Hospital after suffering a heart attack on Monday.
Mr. Rucker was a retired wholesale grocery salesman, having been forced to retire several years ago due to bad health. He was a steward in the First United Methodist Church of Thomson.
Graveside services were held Friday afternoon at three o'clock at Westview Cemetery in Thomson.
Survivors include his wife; a son, G. L. Rucker Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Ira Cawthon, Jackson, Mrs. B. I. Cofer, Macon; one brother, Ira Rucker, Piedmont, Alabama; step-mother, Mrs. L. W. Rucker, Warrenton; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Rucker, J. E.
Jackson Progress Argus 01 Sep 1966
Brother of Mrs. Ira Cawthon Died August 23
Friends of Mrs. Ira Cawthon sympathize with her in the death of her brother, J. E. Rucker, 59, of Albany, who died suddenly Tuesday, August 23, at his home.
Funeral services and interment were held Wednesday, August 24, in Albany.
Mr. Rucker, a retired merchant, was a native of Wilkes County but had spent most of his adult life in Albany where he was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Cawthon, are his wife, two daughters, Jo Rucker and Gail Rucker of Albany; one step son, Eddie Mote who is stationed in Viet Nam; step mother, Mrs. Walton Rucker, Warrenton; another sister, two brothers and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Horace Cawthon, Herman Cawthon, Benji Baggerly, Al Baggerly, Jim Barbee and Bill Barbee.
Rucker, L. Walton
Jackson Progress-Argus 26 Feb 1953
L. W. Rucker Is Taken By Death
L. W. Rucker, 79, father of Mrs. Ira H. Cawthon and grandfather of Herman Cawthon of The Progress Argus staff, died Friday night at his home at Tignall, Wilkes county. He had been in declining health for several months.
Mr. Rucker, retired farmer and member of Pope Chapel Methodist Church, was a widely known citizen of Wilkes county.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 at Pope Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the churchyard. The pallbearers were nephews.
Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Janie Lou Bell; six children, Clifford Rucker, Mrs. Lucy Cofer; Mrs. I. H. Cawthon, Ira, Johnny and Luther Rucker; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; two brothers and one sister.
Ruffin, Asa Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 25 Apr 1984
Asa Lee (Ace) Ruffin, 94, of Yatesville, died early Sunday morning.
Mr. Ruffin, a native of Upson County, was a retired farmer. He was the oldest member of Antioch Baptist Church in Upson County.
Survivors include six daughters, Mary Fowler of Macon, Myrtice Kitchens of Jackson, Ruth Ballard and Martha Rogers, both of Zebulon, Bonnie Alsobrooks of Peachtree City, and Dot Mulling of Yatesville; sons, Jack Ruffin of East Point, Bobby Ruffin of Barnesville, and Johnny Ruffin of Yatesville; sister, Nell Owen of Barnesville; 14 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; five great - great - grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Bailey and the Rev. Mike, Ruffin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home of Thomaston was in charge of arrangements.
Ruffin, Champ Lee
Jackson Progress Argus 30 May 1979
Ruffin Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Champ Lee Ruffin, 57, of 324 Taylor Sr., Barnesville, were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Midway Baptist Church. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Born in Yatesville, Mr. Ruffin had made his home in Barnesville most of his life and was department manager in, the finishing division of Thomaston Mills. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy, and a member of Woodmen of the World and Midway Baptist Church, serving as chairman of the' Board of Deacons and teacher of the Men's Bible Class.
Survivors include six sisters, Mrs. Myrtice Kitchens, of Jackson, Mrs. Mary Fowler, of Macon, Mrs. Ruth Ballard and Mrs. Martha Rodgers, both of Zebulon, Mrs. Bonnie Alsobrooks, of Peachtree City and Mrs. Dot Mulling, of Yatesville; the widow, Mrs. Imogene R. Ruffin of Barnesville; a son, the Rev. Mike Ruffin, of Macon; three brothers, Jack Ruffin of East Point, Bobby Ruffin and Johnny Ruffin, both of Yatesville; father, Asa L. Ruffin, Yatesville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Kathy Anne Criswell, of Covington; a stepson, Danny Bates, of Barnesville.
Haisten Funeral Home in Barnesville was in charge of arrangements.
Ruffin, Mardelle Kennedy
Jackson Progress Argus 08 Dec 1977
Mrs. Ruffin Is Buried In Yatesville
Funeral services for Mrs. Mardelle Kennedy Ruffin, 80, of Yatesville, were held Thursday at 3 p. m. in the Antioch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wiley Virden. and Rev. Bill Coleman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Ruffin, a native of Upson County was the oldest member of Antioch Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ace Ruffin, of YatesvilIe; six daughters, Mrs. Myrtice Kitchens, of Jackson, Mrs. Mary Fowler, of Macon, Mrs. Ruth Ballard and Mrs. Martha Rogers, both of Zebulon, Mrs. Bonnie Alsobrook, of Peachtree City and Mrs. Dot Mulling, of Yatesville.
Four sons, Jack Ruffin, of East Point, Champ Ruffin and Bobby Ruffin, both of Barnesville, and Johnny Ruffin of Yatesville 14 grand Children, nine great-
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home, of Thomaston, was in charge of arrangements.
Rumsey, Ruby I.
Jackson Progress Argus 02 Feb 1994
Ruby I. Rumsey of Athens died Sun., Jan. 23.
Funeral services were held Tues., Jan. 25, at Friendship Christian Church in Athens with Dr. Jim Caton and Rev. David Perkins officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
A native of Franklin County, Miss Rumsey was a retired teacher who taught in Butts County many years. She was a member of the Friendship Christian Church.
Survivors include sisters, Ina Hinesley and Una Russell, both of Athens, and Mildred Hardman of Union City; brother, Charles Rumsey of Kennesaw; and several nieces and nephews.
Bernstein Funeral Home of Athens was in charge of arrangements.
Rush, Alvin E.
Jackson Progress-Argus, December 22, 1955
Death Claims Alvin E. Rush on Saturday
Funeral services for Alvin E. Rush, 47, who died Saturday morning at the Battey State Hospital in Rome, were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock for the Flovilla Baptist Church with the Rev. L. H. Britt officiating. Interment was in the Sandy Creek cemetery under the direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.
Born in Jasper county, the son of Claude Rush and Mrs. Emmy Wilks Rush, who survives, Rush had resided in Butts county for many years. He was a farmer in the Dublin district until ill health forced his retirement several months ago.
A highly respected member of the community, Rush was unsuccessful in his bid for a county commissioner's seat in the last county primary of March 28, 1952.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Ruth Rush; two daughters, Judy and Arlene Rush of Jackson; two sons, Franklin and Alvin Jr., both serving in the U. S. Navy; mother, Mrs. Claude Rush; one sister, Mrs. O. L. Owens, Monticello.
Active pallbearers were Pope Moncrief, Carl Moncrief, Herman Harding, Jackso Smith, Adel Moncrief and Robert Franklin.
Rush, Emmie Wilkes
Jackson Progress Argus 21 Feb 1974
Mrs. Rush, 91, Buried At Sandy Creek
Mrs. Emmie Wilkes Rush, 91, died Sunday in the Jasper Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Mrs. Rush, a native of Jasper County, lived for a long number of years in the Flovilla community of Butts County and was widely esteemed by many friends who regret to learn of her passing. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and was the widow of Mr. W. C. Rush.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home in Monticello with interment in the Sandy Creek Cemetery near Flovilla.
Mrs. Rush is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nevin Clay of Monticello, and four grandchildren.
Rush, Willie Claude
Jackson Progress-Argus, November 3, 1953
W. C. Rush Taken by Death
Willie Claude Rush, 69, died on Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlanta.
Mr. Rush, retired farmer and resident of the Flovilla community, had been in declining health for several months. He was a son of Alec Rush and Mrs. George Anne Hoard Rush.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Flovilla Baptist Church with Rev. Mr. Britt officiating. Burial will be in the Sandy Creek cemetery under direction of Peacock & Ball Funeral Home.
Pallbearers selected are Oscar Hay, Riley Hay, R. M. Smith, Carl Moncrief, Henry Moncrief, Eros Mayfield.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Emmie Lee Wilkes Rush; one son, Alvin E. Rush of Flovilla; one daughter, Mrs. O. L. Owens of Monticello; two sisters, Mrs. John Preston of Griffin and Mrs. Clifford Gibson OF Thomaston; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Rushing, Buford Claude
Jackson Progress Argus 11 Dec 1985
Buford Claude Rushing, 65, of Warner Robins, died Monday at the Houston
Medical Center following a brief illness,
Mr. Rushing and his partner, Glen Potts, opened Jackson City Cleaners which they operated in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The Rushings had operated a dry cleaning business in Warner Robins for the past 30 years.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral
Home in Warner Robins with burial in Magnolia Park Cemetery in Warner Robins.
Survivors include his wife, Marginel Cawthon Rushing; daughter, Susan R. Carpenter of Warner Robins; sons, Bob and Alan Rushing, both of Warner Robins; sister, Mozelle Parrott of Columbia, S.C.; four grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Herman and Horace Cawthon, both of Jackson; sister-in-law, Nancy McDaniel of Conyers; several nieces and nephews.
Russell, Aaron
The Jackson Argus March 31, 1899
Locust Grove.
Aaron Russell, an old and well-known colored blacksmith of this place, died suddenly last Saturday night.
Russell, H. M.
Butts County Progress November 15, 1912
Mr. H. M. Russell Died On Sunday Afternoon.
Friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. H. M. Russell, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his home in Henry county. For the past three or four years he had been in feeble health, though he was critically ill for only a short time before death took him.
Mr. Russell, who was 65 years of age and a Confederate veteran, was one of the most prominent citizens of Henry county. He is survived by his wife, three sons, including Mr. L. W. Russell, one of this city's leading young business men, and three daughters.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Timber Ridge, several from here attending, including Messrs. Glenn Carreker, w. T. Scarborough, Otis Ham, Harvey Knott, Slaton Carmichael, J. M. Leach.
Russell, Hazel
Jackson Progress-Argus, July 31, 1952
Mrs. L. C. Moelchert's Sister Taken by Death
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Moelchert extend them sympathy in the death of Mrs. Moelchert's sister, Mrs. Hazel Russell, which occurred early Monday in a Columbus, Ohio hospital. Death resulted after two weeks illness. Funeral services were held in Columbus Tuesday.
Mrs. Russell reside din Rochester, N. Y. and became ill while visiting relatives in Columbus.
Russell, Henry D., Lieutenant General
Jackson Progress Argus 04 Jan 1973
Gen. Russell Passes In Macon Sunday
Lieutenant General Henry D. Russell, 83, one of the most widely known military personages in the Southeast and a former practicing attorney in Jackson, died Sunday in Macon. He resided at 936 Curry Street in Macon.
Gen. Russell was one of the three General officers named to investigate the bombing of Pearl Harbor during World War II.
A native of Henry County, Gen. Russell was graduated from the University of Georgia with bachelor degrees in the arts and law. White at Georgia he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and an honor graduate. In his early practice of law Gen. Russell resided in Jackson for several years before moving to Macon. He also had a sister, Mrs. Mary Russell Furlow of Winter Haven, Florida who taught school in Jackson for a number of years and like her brother was widely known here. Gen. Russell had spoken on several occasions to the Jackson Kiwanis Club and other organizations here.
Lt. Gen. Russell served in the Army for 33 years, entering the National Guard in 1916 as a Captain on the day that Pancho Villa raided New Mexico. He fought in World War I for 3 1/2 years and after the war organized the 121st Infantry.
In 1922 he organized the 59th Infantry Brigade and was its commander until 1932 when he was made Commander of the 30th Division with the rank of Major General.
During World War II he was a member of the War Department Manpower Board. After the war he organized the 48th division, which he commanded until he retired from the service in 1951.
From 1924-25 he served as Macon City Attorney before returning to private practice.
He retired from military service in 1949. In 1961, the new Macon National Guard Armory was named for him.
Gen. Russell was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Macon, the Macon, Georgia and American Bar Association, the American Judicial Society, the Bench and Bar of Georgia, the National Association of Railroad Trial Council, the Joseph N. Neal Post No.3, American Legion, the Veterans of World War I.
Funeral services for Gen. Russell were held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Riverside Cemetery, Macon.
Gen. Russell is survived by a brother, W. E. Russell of McDonough; and sisters, Miss Stella Russell of McDonough and Mrs. Warren Furlow of Winter Haven, Fla.
Russell, Joyce Denise
Jackson Progress Argus 24 Aug 1972
Girl Killed Wednesday As Car Overturns
A 16-year-old girl from Hephzibah, attending Indian Springs Camp Meeting and termed by her friends as a "beautiful girl and very popular," was instantly killed Wednesday morning, August 16th, when the compact car she was driving between the camp ground and Indian Springs overturned in the sweeping curve in front of the old VFW Post, throwing her from the car. She received head injuries and those first on the scene believe she was killed instantly.
The victim was Miss Joyce Denise Russell of Route 2, Hephzibah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Russell of Waynesboro.
According to friends of the victim, Miss Russell had been at the camp ground since its opening August 10th and shortly after eleven o'clock left for a quick trip to Indian Springs. She had gone less than a half mile when her car overturned in the curve, the impact hurling her from the vehicle onto the pavement. It was believed that her unfamiliarity with the road led her to lose control in the long curve at the top of the hill that descends to Indian Springs.
Miss Russell was rushed to Sylvan Grove Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival by the physician on call. Miss Russell was the niece of Mr. T. W. Mobley of Girard. Funeral services were held Friday in Girard for the popular young girl.
Russell, Richard Brevard, Senator
Jackson Progress Argus 28 Jan 1971
Sen. Russell Buried Sunday In Winder
Final rites for the late Senator Richard Brevard Russell were held at the Russell Memorial Park in Winder at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, January 24th. Senator Russell died Thursday January 21st, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington from a respiratory infection complicated by emphysema.
In accordance with the late Senator's wishes, his body lay in state in the Rotunda of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta for a period of approximately 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery following the service.
The principal eulogy was delivered by Sen. John Stennis of Mississippi. Among other participants in the service were Gov. Jimmy Carter, Sen. Mike Mansfield, Sen. Herman Talmadge, Congo. Phil Landrum, the Rev. Edward L. R. Elson, Chaplain of the Senate, Rev. Henry Edward Russell of Memphis, a brother of the late Senator, and Rev. Hoke Sewell of the First United Methodist Church of Winder.
Nephews of the late Senator served as pallbearers.
The family requested contributions to the Thornwell Orphange at Clinton, South Carolina in lieu of flowers.
An offer was made to the Russell family by the Congressional leaders to introduce a resolution to accord Senator Russell the honor of lying in state in the Rotunda of the U. S. Capitol in Washington. This offer was declined.
Joseph Gawler's and Sons, Inc. of Washington and Wise Funeral Home of Winder were in charge of arrangements.
Senator Russell is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Raymond L. Nelson of Thomson, Mrs. S. Gordon Green of Winder, Mrs. J. K. Stacy of Atlanta and Winder, Mrs. Hugh Peterson, Sr. of Ailey; five brothers, Dr. Fielding D. Russell, Sr. of Statesboro, Col. Walter B. Russell, Sr. of Decatur, Dr. Henry E. Russell of Memphis, Tenn., Dr. Alexander B. Russell of Winder, Hon. William J. Russell of Winder; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert L. Russell of Winder.
Russell, Sol Smith
The Jackson Argus May 2, 1902
We are all sorrowful over the death of the inimitable Sol Smith Russell, big-hearted, brave, tender; noted for his brilliant ability, versatility and kindliness, he has left a void that will be hard to fill. He lived up to high ideals, and met the future without a quiver of fear. The editor of The Argus is one whom he has often entertained, who will often feel sad over the fact that he has "crossed over the river."
Ruth, Christian W.
Jackson Progress-Argus 29 May 1941
Dr. Ruth, Camp Ground Worker, Taken by Death
Butts county friends and visitors to the Indian Springs camp ground were sorry to learn of the death of Dr. Christian W. Ruth, 75, of Pasadena, Calif., which occurred Tuesday at Asbury College; Wilmore, Ky. Dr. Ruth, president of the National Holiness Missionary Society, and frequent worker at the Indian Springs camp meeting, had many friends throughout this section. He was regarded as one of the able leaders at the Indian Springs assembly.
Rutherford, Harriett Ann Holcombe
Jackson Progress Argus 19 Apr 1995
Harriett Ann Holcombe Rutherford of Jackson died Saturday, April 15.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 20, at Towaliga Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Whaley, Rev. Gene Sellers, Rev. Andy Holston, Rev. Scott Kirby and Rev. Harold Olson officiating.
Mrs. Rutherford was born May 27, 1944, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Glenn William Holcombe of Alabama. She was a homemaker and a member of Towaliga Baptist Church.
Survivors include husband, James G. Thomas of Jackson; four sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Juanita Rutherford of Albuquerque, NM, George and Debra Rutherford of Mableton, Brian and Michael Rutherford of Marietta, Don and Gwen Thomas of Powder Springs, Kim Easterwood of Dallas; five grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rutherford, Sam
Jackson Progress Argus 5 Feb 1932
Col. Rutherford Passes Suddenly
Congressman from Sixth District Died Early Thursday in Washington. One of State's Best Known Men
Hon. Sam Rutherford, representative in Congress from the Sixth Congressional
District since 1924, died at 8:30 Thursday morning at his apartments in the Hamilton hotel, Washington City.
After arising Mr. Rutherford went into the bath room, where he was heard to fall. When Mrs. Rutherford went into the room she found her husband dead. The attack was probably due to heart trouble.
Mr. Rutherford had been in declining health since the past summer, when he underwent a serious operation in Macon. However, he went to Washington in December and had been able to look after his duties, and his sudden death comes as a great shock to thousands of friends over the district and state.
Mr. Rutherford, who was about 63 years old, came of an old and prominent middle Georgia family. He practiced law in Forsyth before being elected to congress as successor to the late Hon. J. W. Wise. Each succeeding year he had been returned by his constituents.
Mr. Rutherford was a strong and influential member of Congress and was tireless in working for the betterment of his constituents . He had been a tower of strength in securing the seed and fertilizer loans for this district, and had otherwise impressed himself upon the country as an able and faithful representative of the people.
The body will be taken to Forsyth for funeral and interment, the plans to be announced later.
Rutledge, Drucilla
Butts County Progress September 17, 1909
Mrs. Rutledge Died Atlanta Wednesday.
Mrs. Drucilla Rutledge died in Atlanta at the Wesley Memorial Hospital Wednesday night, of appendicitis. She had been sick for several weeks but was thought to be better when complications arose which caused her death.
Mrs. Rutledge, who was a native of Butts county, was 47 years of age. For the past few years Mrs. Rutledge had lived in Jackson. S
She was a consistent member of the Methodist church where the funeral was held this morning at 9:45 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. S. P. Wiggins. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by a sister Mrs. Rebecca Nolen, two daughters, Miss Estelle and Miss Myrtice Rutledge and one son Mr. Emory Rutledge.
The sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out to the bereaved family in their great sorrow.
Rutledge, Marie Maude Morris
Jackson Progress Argus 18 Sep 1991
Mrs. Marie Maude Morris Rutledge, 89, a long-time resident of Jackson Lake died Monday afternoon at Riverside Nursing Center in Covington.
Graveside services were conducted Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta, with the Rev. Rodney Autry officiating,
Mrs. Rutledge was a native of Cleveland, Tenn., daughter of the late William Walter and Ella Josephine Slocum Morris.
She was the widow of Roy Rutledge. Mrs. Rutledge was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Stark.
Survivors include her brother, William W. Morris of Decatur; sister-in-law, Opal Morris of Union City; niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. May of Jackson; and several other nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of arrangements.
Rutledge, Roy Waver
Jackson Progress Argus 31 Dec 1987
Roy Waver Rutledge, 79, of Route 2, Jackson, the Jackson Lake area, died Saturday afternoon following an illness of several months.
The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. John Waller and the Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville.
Mr. Rutledge was born in Rockdale County, son of the late Gurney Rutledge and Hattie Kent Rutledge. He was retired from Thomaston Mills in Thomaston where he worked for 38 years. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a member of the Omega Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Morris Rutledge; stepson, Paul Foster of Thomaston; stepgrandson, Johnny Foster of Williamson; brother, Floyd Rutledge of East Point; sisters, Eva Berry of College Park and Mae Dorsey of Decatur; several nieces and nephews.
Sherrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Rutlege, Myrtice
Butts County Progress January 30, 1914
Miss Myrtice Rudlege Died At Atlanta Home
The death of Miss Myrtice Rudlege, a former resident of this city but who has been making her home in Atlanta for several years, was received with regret here. She passed away in Atlanta Friday night after a short illness. The family of the young woman resided in Jackson until the death of her mother, following which they went to Atlanta to live. She was nineteen years of age and an estimable, Christian lady who had many friends in Jackson and Butts county. She is survived by one sister, Miss Estelle Rutlege and one brother, Emory Rutlege.
The remains were brought to Jackson Sunday morning and the funeral was held at the Methodist church at 10 o'clock. The services were in charge of Rev. A. E. Sansburn. Interment was at Stark cemetery.
Butts County Progress January 30, 1914
Our little place was made sad this week with two funerals, Miss Rutlege, of Atlanta, was laid to rest in the Methodist cemetery Sunday and Mr. J. G. Kimbrough who was found dead Sunday morning was buried by the Masonic order here, Monday afternoon.
Ryals, Lewis
Middle Georgia Argus June 9, 1891
Found Dead
A Bullet Through His Head And Hid In The Creek.
The body of a colored man, whose name was suppose to be Lewis Ryals, was found in the creek one mile below Indian Springs on Saturday afternoon. On Tuesday night two colored men appeared at a colored boarding house, registered and stayed all night. Wednesday morning they walked away and about noon one returned and took the first train, saying he was going to Salt Springs. Nothing was thought of the other one till he was found as above stated. It was supposed by the coroner and his jury that this partner did the killing for the other's money and attempted to hide the body by placing it in the water. A warrant was issued and sent on to Salt Springs for his arrest. This was indeed a foul murder and the perpetuator should be apprehended and his neck should pay the penalty.
Ryan, Rolla
Middle Georgia Argus February 28, 1888
Rolla Ryan, who made several visits to Jackson several years ago, playing after the order of Mr. Love, who played here last week, died in Texas a few days ago. He was known as the great southern tragedian and was much admired by the fun loving public.
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