The following excerpts are taken from sections of local newspapersphotocopied by the late Garland C. Bagley and contain obituaries, “inmemory” items, cards of thanks, and biographical sketches that havenot been previously published in volumes on the history of Forsyth County.Cemetery addenda are from Cemeteries of Forsyth County by Donna Parrish,Bonnye Leary, and Garland Bagley and from the personal records of thecontributor.

Major, Thomas Watson

The Forsyth County News, September 22, 1921

In loving memory of little Thomas Watson Major, who departed this lifeJuly 20, 1921. His days on earth were short. He only stayed with us fourmonths and five days. He leaves a father, mother, grandfather, two grandmothers,one sister, and a host of other relatives to mourn his loss.

Majors, Martha C.

The Forsyth County News, date unknown

In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Martha C. Majors,who departed this life March 5, 1917. She was 82 years, 2 months, 5 daysold. Oh, she was taken so quick from us, she did not have to suffer nopain...

She was the mother of nine children, four living, five dead. She leavesa number of grand and great-grandchildren to mourn her loss.

Written by her heart-broken daughter, S.A. Pirkle, and granddaughter,Flora McKerley.

Marshall, A.A.

The Forsyth County News, April 19, 1923

In loving memory of our dear father and friend, A.A. Marshall, who departedthis life November 6, 1922. His remains were laid to rest at Haw Creek cemetery,Rev. V.K. Vaughan conducted the funeral services. He was 74 years and eightmonths old...He leaves a wife, 11 living children, several grandchildren,great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives.

He was sick a week and three days...

Written by his heart-broken daughter and friend, Alice and Essie Payne.

Martin, Annie

The Forsyth County News, March 16, 1922

Mrs. Annie Martin, wife of Mr. S. Martin, of near Shady Grove, died ather home last Friday, and her remains were laid to rest at Beaver Ruin Saturday,after funeral services conducted by Rev. M.M. Mullinax. She is survived byher husband and number of other relatives...

Martin, Bartow

The Forsyth County News, March 2, 1922

In loving memory of our friend, Mr. Bartow Martin, who departed thislife September 1, 1921. He was 60 years old when the Lord called him home.

He had the dropsy. He was laid to rest at Bethlehem after funeral serviceswere conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.A. Candler.

Martin, Bird

The North Georgian, February 15, 1901

In the neighborhood of Coal Mountain, five or six miles north of Cumming,four deaths have occurred within the past few days. Mr. Bird Martin, oneof the oldest citizens of the county, and his son, Good, and daughter, Mrs.John Wooten, and nephew, Monroe Martin, are dead...

[Bird Martin died February 7, 1901; Mary A. Wooten, born 1834, died 1900;both buried Coal Mountain]

Martin, Clarence

The Forsyth County News, March 2, 1922

In loving memory of my dear brother, who departed this life on August29, 1921.

Clarence was 36 years, four months, and 19 days old when the Lord calledhim to rest. His remains were laid to rest at Sharon cemetery, Revs. R.H.Thompson, D.M. Mobley, and R.A. Roper conducting the funeral service.

Clarence leaves to mourn a heart-broken wife and two little children,father and mother, five sisters, three brothers and a host of otherrelatives...

Clarence joined the church when quite young...

He was sick just two days and suffered unknown pain...

Martin, Georgia Ann

The Forsyth County News, October 13, 1921

Mrs. George Ann Martin died at her home on Route 2 last Wednesday night,and her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Friendship, Rev. C.A.Wallace conducting the funeral. She is survived by two sons and a numberof other relatives...

[Born January 24, 1858, died October 5, 1921]

Martin, Good

The North Georgian, February 15, 1901

In the neighborhood of Coal Mountain, five or six miles north of Cumming,four deaths have occurred within the past few days. Mr. Bird Martin...andhis son Good, and daughter, Mrs. John Wooten, and nephew Monroe Martin.

Martin, Hannah

Forsyth County News, March 17, 1927

Aunt Hannah Martin, age 85, died Sunday afternoon at her home near CoalMountain. She was buried at Coal Mountain Monday, the funeral being conductedby

Rev. J.P. Smith.

[Born November 30, 1842]

Martin, J. Leonard

The Forsyth County News, May 17, 1921

The many friends of Mr. J. Leonard Martin, who was seriously injuredwhen his car overturned one day last week, will regret to learn that hisinjuries proved fatal and that he died Wednesday night. His body was laidto rest at Coal Mountain on Thursday after funeral services conducted byRev. G.W. Forrist. He is survived by his wife and 11 children to whom weextend sympathy.

[Born September 25, 1881]

Martin, Lou

The North Georgian, February 15, 1901

Mrs. Lou Martin was born April 7, 1861 and died July 21, 1900, aged 39years, 3 months, and 14 days. Her mother died before she was two years oldand left her alone in this world. Judge Willingham and wife then took herand raised her. She was a good, dutiful child and respected their council.She remained with them until she married. She married Sevier Martin. Shejoined the Baptist church at Mt. Moriah in the year 1877, and was baptizedby Rev. W.J. Pirkle. She removed her membership to Shady Grove, where sheremained a consecrated member until her death. She was loved by all herneighbors. She always visited the sick and afflicted, and was ever readyto lend a helping hand to those in distress. She has crossed the river ofJordan into that unknown world from which no traveler ever returns.

Martin, Monroe

The North Georgian, February 15, 1901

In the neighborhood of Coal Mountain, five or six miles north of Cumming,four deaths have occurred within the past few days. Mr. Bird Martin, oneof the oldest citizens of the county, and his son, Good, and daughter, Mrs.John Wooten, and nephew, Monroe Martin, are dead...

Martin, Mose

The Forsyth County News, November 6, 1924

Mr. Mose Martin died at his home near Coal Mountain Monday and his remainswere laid to rest at Coal Mountain Tuesday, Rev. R.H. Thompson conductingthe funeral. He is survived by a wife, several children, and a host of otherrelatives...

[Born 1843, died 1924]

Martin, Son of Mr. & Mrs. Otis

The Forsyth County News, June 23, 1927

The seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Martin died at the DowneyHospital Wednesday following an operation for appendicitis. His remains werelaid to rest at Coal Mountain, the funeral being conducted by Revs. G.W.Forrist and J.P. Smith. The bereaved parents have our sympathy.

Martin, Sarah

The Forsyth County News, May 12, 1921

In loving memory. On the 19th day of January, 1920, the death angel visitedthe home of Mrs. Sarah Martin, and bore away her spirit...Aunt Sarah, asshe was called, had lived to the ripe old age of 94. She was married to SamuelMartin when young, and unto their union was born nine children, four boysand five girls, two of whom had outstripped her and gone on before.

Aunt Sarah was a member of the Baptist church for years and lived a faithfulmember until death. She was a devoted wife and mother. She leaves seven children,a number of grandchildren, and a host of other relatives...

Her remains were laid to rest in Coal Mountain cemetery, after funeralservices conducted by Rev. G.W. Forrist.

Mashburn, Eliza

The Baptist Leader, March 31, 1892

Sister Eliza Mashburn was born in Anderson District, S.C., November 23,1824, joined the Baptist church at Cumming, Forsyth County in the year1846.

She was married to Henry T. Mashburn February 10, 1847, departed thislife November 1, 1891.

Sister Mashburn was an earnest member of the church for 45 years. Asa wife she was ever kind and affectionate to her husband, a devoted mother,a faithful Christian, steadfast and unmovable in her faith in the Lord JesusChrist. As a neighbor, she was unexcelled. She was respected and loved byall who knew her...

G.D. Rice, J.O. Hendrix, T.K. Henderson, Committee

Mashburn, Rev. J.H.

The Forsyth County News, October 13, 1927

Born December 24, 1833 in the state of North Carolina, but moved to ForsythCounty, Georgia when only six weeks old. He lived 10 years in White Countynear Mossy Creek Campground. From here, he moved back to Forsyth County,where he lived the rest of his long life.

On January 19, 1854, he was united to Miss Martha Payne in the holy estateof matrimony. They lived happily together for more than 73 years---thusbeautifully demonstrating the possibility of a happy married life for a realChristian man and woman. This union was blessed with 10 children, six ofwhom preceded their father to the “great beyond.”

He was licensed to preach in 1867. He was ordained a Deacon in the Methodistchurch by Bishop Wightman on December 3, 1871. He sustained this relationshipto the end of his life, and there was never any charge preferred againsthim as a Methodist preacher. For years and years, he had regular appointmentsat churches. He rendered great service in the protracted meetings, assistingthe pastors. He was a good preacher and a power in prayer. He continued topreach until about 1920. The last few sermons, he preached while sittingin a chair. He was faithful to the last and wore out in the service. At thetime of his death, he was a member of Piedmont Church two miles north ofCumming.

He departed this life on May 8, 1927. Funeral services were held in CummingMethodist Church, and the sermon was preached by Rev. R.A. Edmondson, May9. His body was laid to rest in Cumming cemetery.

Besides his widow, there are four children left behind to mourn theirloss, but not “as those which have no hope:” J.J. Mashburn andMrs. B.D. Brown of Cumming, Georgia; Mrs. Josie Fincher and Mrs. Carrie Evansof Atlanta, Georgia. There are also 21 grandchildren and 33great-grandchildren.

Mason, Susan L.

The Forsyth County News, July 10, 1924

Mrs. Susan L. Mason died at her home on Route 2 Tuesday, July 1, 1924.Her remains were laid to rest at Pleasant Grove cemetery July 2, after servicesconducted by Rev. Singleton.

She was 84 years and 19 days old at the time of her death. She leavesthree sons and one daughter: Lizzie Mason, H.B., __ L., and H.M. Mason witha host of other relatives...

[Born 1847, died 1924]

Mathis, Infant of Mr. and Mrs. George

The Forsyth County News, December 1, 1921

In loving memory of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mathis, whodepart this life July 8, 1921. It leaves a father, mother, two sisters, onebrother, and a host of other relatives...

His remains were laid to rest in Liberty cemetery on July 9, 1921, Rev.Warren conducting the funeral services.

Mayfield, Martha M.

The North Georgian, December 9, 1904

Martha M. Mayfield, widow of Austin Mayfield, died at her home near Pleasant,December 2, was buried at Shady Grove Church Dec. 3, Rev. R.H. Thompsonconducting the funeral services. She had no children of her own, but sheraised three boys who loved her as a mother, namely: D.W. Lowery, H.P. Mayfield,and V.H. Mayfield. It will be put upon her tomb “She was a mother tothe motherless and a devoted Christian.”

[Born October 12, 1830]

McAfee, B.F.

The North Georgian, June 8, 1923

Mr. B.F. McAfee, age about 68 years, died at his home in Cumming earlyMonday morning after a brief illness from a complication of bladder and kidneytrouble. He was buried at the cemetery here Tuesday afternoon after funeralservices at the residence, conducted by Rev. Adrian Warwick. He is survivedby his wife and seven children...

[Benjamin F. McAfee, born October 2, 1853, died June 4, 1923]

McAfee, Chris

The Forsyth County News, August 28, 1924

Mr. Chris McAfee, son of Mr. B.F. McAfee, committed suicide near hishome Wednesday morning, by shooting himself through the heart with a shotgun. He will be buried today (Thursday) in Cumming cemetery. He is survivedby a wife, several children, and a host of other relatives...

[Born October 16, 1886, died August 24, 1924]

McAfee, Capt. J.M.

The Forsyth County News, August 1, 1929

Capt. J.M. McAfee, aged 85 years, died at his home in Canton last Monday.Capt. McAfee was born and raised in Cumming, being a brother of Mrs. J.G.Puett. The funeral and interment took place in Canton Wednesday. He is survivedby his wife and several children.

McAfee, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy

The Forsyth County News, March 2, 1922

A little child of Mr. Roy McAfee died Sunday, and was buried in the cemeteryhere Monday after funeral services conducted by Rev. W.S. Gaines...

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Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the manyacts of kindness shown us and the words of sympathy spoken in the recentdeath of our little boy. May God bless you all.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy McAfee

McBrayer, Samuel R.

The North Georgian, September 7, 1923

Mr. Samuel R. McBrayer died at his home near Spot Wednesday of last week,and he was buried Thursday at Zion Hill with Masonic honors. He was 88 yearsof age and is survived by his wife and several children, besides large numbersof other relatives...

[Born April 13, 1835, died August 28, 1923]

McClain, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Grady

The Forsyth County News, February 1, 1923

The many friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Grady McClain will be sorry tolearn of the death of their little child, which died last week...

McClure, Etta Lipscomb

The North Georgian, December 6, 1918

Mrs. Etta Lipscomb McClure died at her home in Ball Ground last Mondaymorning. She was about 33 years of age and leaves a husband and four smallchildren, mother, several brothers and sisters, besides numerous other relatives,to mourn her departure. The remains were laid to rest at Ball Ground Tuesday,after appropriate funeral services.

McClure, Dr. George C.

Forsyth County News, November 2, 1933 [from the Dawsonville Advertiser]

Dr. George C. McClure, 63, of Franklin Mines, Cherokee County died October19 as the result of accidentally taking a dose of poison.

Coming home before day, he went to his office for medicine, picked upthe wrong bottle, and swallowed poison. He immediately realized his mistakeand was rushed to Canton hospital where he died in a short time.

He resided at Ball Ground for several years, later moving to his farmat the Franklin Mines.

He was twice married---the first time to Miss Mary Lipscomb of ForsythCounty who preceded him to the grave by several years. His second wife wasMiss Pearl Gober of Dawson County.

Dr. McClure was born and reared in Dawsonville, being a son of the lateMr. and Mrs. R.N. McClure.

Surviving the deceased are his wife, three sons, George, Robert, andWilson, and one daughter, Miss Mary Emma McClure, Cherokee; two brothers,Dr. J. H. McClure, Cornelia, Robert W. McClure, Brandy, Texas; three sisters,Mrs. Emma Richardson, Gainesville, Mrs. F.C. Roberts, Jefferson, Mrs. CharlesPalmer, Oklahoma.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church Ball Ground,of which he was a member, by Rev. Marlan and Rev. Wyatt and burial was inthe Ball Ground cemetery.

McClure, Mrs. John M.L.

The North Georgian, June 1, 1917

On last Thursday the angel of death with his shining cycle visited thehome of Mrs. John M.L. McClure, and as a harvester gathers the richest grain,so he took the spirit of Mrs. McClure, and from the Christian life, the brightexpressions and death bed testimonials, we think its choice not in vain.

As quietly as the day gives way to night, so in the evening of life quietlywent the beloved mother from her family at the ripe age of 75 years.

She leaves nine children: Messrs. J.M. McClure of Gainesville, J.L.,J.A., W.B., J.C., and F.C. McClure of Chestatee, Mrs. George P. Brice, Mrs.L.N. Jay and Mrs. T.R. Brice.

McCormack, Truman

The Forsyth County News, May 9, 1929

While at work on clearing the right-of-way for the proposed electricline, Mr. Truman McCormack was crushed by a falling tree Wednesday afternoonfrom the effect of which he died early Thursday morning. He was about 45years old.

He will be buried tomorrow (Friday) at Coal Mountain, Revs. R.H. Thompsonand G.W. Forrist conducting the funeral.

He is survived by his wife and two children, besides other relativesto whom the News extends sympathy.

[Born December 22, 1887, died May 9, 1929]

McFarland, Keifus

The North Georgian, June 13, 1902

Mr. Keifus McFarland died at his home seven miles southwest of CummingWednesday morning last and was buried at Union Hill Church Tuesday following.McFarland was the father of Miss Maymie McFarland, who attended HightowerInstitute this spring.

[K.L. McFarland, born May 12, 1865, died June 11, 1902]

McFarland, L.B.

The Forsyth County News, March 15, 1918

In loving memory of L.B. McFarland, who was born March 30, 1875 and waskilled August 25, 1917. When he was very small his father died and left him.He and his aged mother lived together until he reached 20 or more and hewas married to Miss Ida Stowe and they lived happily together until God sawit was best to call her home to heaven September 23, 1912; then he livedwith his friends and neighbors till April 19, 1911; he was married to MissAlma Strickland and their married life was blessed with the birth of a littleboy and they were all enjoying life very sweetly until August 25, 1917 ina very mysterious way which we do not know while he was driving his wagonthrough Atlanta he was killed almost instantly, dying before he could becarried to the hospital, and oh, how sad, we all felt such a shock---justa few hours before, he left home well and was brought back dead. We believehe was ready; just four years before he was killed he obtained a hope inChrist and joined the Baptist church at Clear Springs, which he remaineda member until God in his wisdom saw fit to carry him home up yonder wheresad accidents never take place. He leaves a wife, one child, mother, andthree sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn hisdeparture.

His remains were laid to rest in Big Creek cemetery to await the greatresurrection morn. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A.B. Couch.

McGinnis, Child of Mr. and Mrs. John

The Forsyth County News, June 28, 1923

A little child of Mr. and Mrs. John McGinnis died Sunday and was buriedat Bethlehem Monday. We extend sympathy...

McGinnis, Julia

The Forsyth County News, June 10, 1926

Mrs. Julia McGinnis died at her home on Route 7 last Wednesday, and herremains were laid to rest at Bethlehem Thursday, funeral services being conductedby Rev. Bartow Phillips. She was 87 years, one month, and 21 days old andhad been a member of the church for 71 years. We sympathize with the bereavedones.

[Born April 11, 1839, died June 2, 1926]

McGinnus, Reuben

The Forsyth County News, January 18, 1923

Mr. Reuben McGinnus died at his home on Route 2 Wednesday morning, andhe will be buried today at Friendship. He is survived by his wife, severalchildren, and a host of other relatives...

McKinney, Will

The Forsyth County News, August 2, 1923

Judge Hunt, Grover Crow, and Will McKinney formerly of this county wereall killed in an automobile accident one mile below Flowery Branch last Saturdayafternoon. McKinney was buried at Bethel Sunday...Rev. R.H. Thompson conductingthe funeral.

[W.H. McKinney, born February 1, 1883, died July 28, 1923]

McPherson, Rev. A.

The Forsyth County News, May 6, 1926

A tribute of love in remembrance of my dear grandfather, Rev. A. McPherson,who was called home to heaven, December 27, 1925, at the home of his son,Mr. Marshall McPherson of Forsyth County. Grandfather had been quite feeblefor four years and unable to take care of himself and Grandmother. They hadto break up housekeeping in the winter of 1924, and in his last days he sufferedagony with a cancer on his head. He was 76 years of age, had been a memberof the Baptist church 40 years, a minister of the gospel 30 years.

Grandfather is survived by a dear companion, three sons, a host ofgrandchildren. The funeral services were held at the home of his son, J.A.McPherson, Rev. Henderson officiating, after which the earthly remains wereinterred at Harmony Grove.

Written by his broken-hearted granddaughter, Rosa Smith.

McWhorter, M.L.

The Forsyth County News, April 24, 1924

Mr. M.L. McWhorter, an old veteran and a mighty fine and good citizenof this county, died at his home on Route 6 Monday, and his remains werelaid to rest at Midway Tuesday. He is survived by several children and ahost of other relatives...

[Marcus Lafayette McWhorter, born November 18, 1842, died April 21,1924]

Milford, C.A.

The North Georgian, January 14, 1921

Forsyth County lost a mighty good citizen Christmas week, when Mr. C.A.Milford died from the effects of a kick by a mule. He leaves a wife and severalchildren, who have the sympathy of many friends.

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The Forsyth County News, January 6, 1921

A sad death during Christmas was that of Mr. C.A. Milford of Route 1,who was kicked by his mule and died in a few minutes afterwards. We extendof our deepest sympathy...

Milford, J.E.

The North Georgian, September 16, 1921

Mr. J.E. Milford, who lived near Mat, was instantly killed last Mondaywhen a steam boiler around which he was working exploded. He was 29 yearsold and leaves a wife and two children...He was buried at Zion Hill Tuesday,Rev. J.L. Wyatt conducting the funeral services.

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The Forsyth County News, September 15, 1921

Monday morning white firing a boiler at the sawmill about one mile fromMat, Mr. Jonah Milford was instantly killed by the explosion of a boiler.

The cause of the explosion is not known.

This was indeed a sad death, being the third death in this good familyduring the past nine months. Mr. Milford’s father was kicked by a mule,causing his death last Christmas. A young sister died during the spring.

Mr. Milford was about 30 years old and is survived by a wife and twosmall children who have the deepest sympathy of the people of the county.

He was laid to rest at Zion Hill Tuesday, the funeral services beingconducted by Rev. J.L. Wyatt.

[Born May 29, 1892, died September 12, 1921]

Milford, Mrs. S.A.

The Forsyth County News, January 12, 1922

Mrs. S.A. Milford died at her home on Route 1 last week and her bodywas laid to rest at Zion Hill, Rev. Wyatt conducting the services. She was84 years of age, and is survived by several children and a large number ofother relatives.

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The North Georgian, January 13, 1922

Mrs. S.A. Milford, an aged and much loved woman, died at her home nearFrogtown the week after Christmas and was buried at Zion Hill, after funeralservices by Rev. J.L. Wyatt...

Miller, Maggie

The Forsyth County News, 1921

In loving memory of our dear friend and neighbor, Mrs. Maggie Miller,who departed this life May 27, 1921. She was the wife of Mr. W.H. Miller.She leaves her aged husband, eight children, several grandchildren to mournher loss. One of her grandchildren we will mention, Miss Gladys Miller, whomMrs. Miller took when she was an infant and raised as if she were her own.But Gladys has repaid her well. Never could a daughter have been moreloyal...

She also leaves a step-mother, one brother, and several half brothersand sisters. She had lived with her husband almost 50 years...

She had been a member of the Baptist church since she was a young girl,and she lived a beautiful Christian life until she was called home. At thetime of her decease, she was a member of Union Hill Church.

About 10 years ago, she was stricken down with rheumatism, and from thenuntil she died, she was, as we say, helpless. She could not walk a step norturn herself on the bed or even feed herself...

Mills, Mrs. George

The Forsyth County News, May 4, 1922

Mrs. George Mills died one day last week and her body was laid to restat Concord, Rev. G.W. Forrist conducting the funeral. We extend sympathy...

[Lucan C. Mills, born 1855, died 1923]

Mills, Ray

The Forsyth County News, March 2, 1922

In loving memory of our son, Ray Mills, who departed this life June 15,1921. He was 15 years, four months, and __ days old.

His body was laid at Concord. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.Forrest.

[From tombstone: Born 1905, died 1920]

Mills, Susan

The Forsyth County News, February 14, 1924

In loving memory of my dear mother-in-law Mrs. Susan Mills, who diedApril 27, 1922. Her remains were laid to rest at Concord cemetery, Rev. G.W.Forrist conducting the funeral services. She leaves a husband and nine childrenand a host of other relatives...

Milwood, Radford

The Forsyth County News, 1924

In loving memory of my dear little nephew Radford Millwood, who departedthis life January 14, 1923. He was one year, three months, and five daysold...

He was laid to rest at Bethel cemetery; the funeral service was conductedby Revs. R.H. and M.M. Mullinax.

He leaves a father, mother, and two brothers and a host of otherrelatives...

Written by his heart-broken aunt, Ada Gazaway.

Monroe, L.B

The Forsyth County News, November 17, 1927

Mr. L.B. Monroe, aged 81, died at his home on Route 2 last Thursday nightand was buried at Pleasant Grove Friday afternoon, Rev. W.L. Singleton conductingthe funeral services. He leaves a wife, several children, and a host of otherrelatives and friends to mourn his going away...

[Born May 25, 1847, died November 10, 1927]

Montgomery, W.H.

The Forsyth County News, August 4, 1921

Mr. W.H. Montgomery died at home on Route 7 last Friday and his remainswere laid to rest in Cumming cemetery Saturday. He is survived by severalchildren and a large number of other relatives to whom we extend our deepestsympathy.

Montgomery, Daughter of W.H.

The North Georgian, November 13, 1903

A little eight-year-old daughter of Mr. W.H. Montgomery, near town, diedof typhoid fever Tuesday, after an illness of about two weeks. She was buriedin the cemetery at Cumming Wednesday, Rev. Mr. Morris conducting the burialservices.

Moorhead, Emma

The Forsyth County News, March 15, 1918

Mrs. Emma Moorhead, aged about 61 years was found dead in bed Sundayby the family. Mrs. Moorhead had been in poor health for some time, but wasseemingly much better, and on the day of her death, Sunday, February 17,she appeared to be feeling better, and after eating her dinner, she returnedto her bed. Mr. and Mrs. George Southers came to the home to visit with thedeceased and daughter. About five o’clock they noticed that she didnot seem to be breathing; upon going to the bed they found that she had passedquietly away while asleep.

Mrs. Moorhead has lived on the family farm west of town for many years,and was known by all as a kind and loving mother and true friend. She hasreared a large family of children, all of whom have proved true to the splendidtraining given them by this blessed mother. She has long been a Christianand was a member of the Baptist denomination.

The children are---Mrs. George Southers, Mrs. Henry Jones, Mrs. J.Q.Teferteller, Miss Belle and Thomas and Arthur Moorhead, of Arnet, and JosephMoorhead, of Rodley, Colorado.

Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church in Arnett, Wednesdayby Revs. Fagala and Butler. The body was laid to rest in the Debolt cemeteryto await the coming of the resurrection morn.---Ellis County, Texas.

Morgan, Margie Edna

The Forsyth County News, February 14, 1924

In loving memory of little Margie Edna Morgan, who departed this lifeDecember 10, 1923. She was 21 months and 20 days old when the Lord saw fitto take her from us.

Written by her heart-broken mother, Mary Lou Morgan

Moulder, Mrs. Charlie

The Forsyth County News, October 13, 1921

Mrs. Charlie Moulder died at her home on Route 3 Saturday night and herremains were laid to rest at Brookwood, the services being conducted by Mr.C.E. Bagley. She is survived by her husband and a host of otherrelatives...

Moulder, Eugenia

The Forsyth County News, November 9, 1922

Mrs. Eugenia Moulder, widow of the late Edmond Moulder, died at the homeof her brother, Mr. W.M. Vaughan, last Friday and her body was laid to restat Brookwood, after funeral services conducted by Rev. J.J. Dempsey...

Mullinax, James

The North Georgia Baptist, 1901

James Mullinax and Charlie Samples were both drowned last Tuesday inthe Chattahoochee river, just below Shadburn’s Ferry.

They, in company with Oscar Williams, colored, were in a boat fishing,when the boat was overturned and all three were thrown into the water. Mullinaxwas immediately drowned, while the Negro and Samples managed to get to land.After resting a few minutes, Samples undertook to swim across to the oppositeshore, when he, too, was drowned. The bodies were recovered Wednesday.

They were brothers-in-law and each leaves a wife with several smallchildren.

Mullinax, James H.

The Forsyth County News, October 30, 1924

Mr. James H. Mullinax died at the home of a relative near East PointSunday and his remains were brought to this county for funeral and intermentMonday. We extend sympathy...

Mundy, W.W.

The Forsyth County News, November 6, 1924

Mr. W.W. Mundy died suddenly at his home...Saturday night, and his remainswere laid to rest at Coal Mountain Sunday, after funeral services conductedby Rev. G.C. Light. He is survived by his wife, several children, and a hostof other relatives...

[W.W. Munda, born November 11, 1875, died November 1, 1924]

Myers, Mrs. G.W.

The Forsyth County News, May 1, 1924

Mr. G.W. Myers died at his home in Atlanta last Friday, and his remainswere brought to Friendship for funeral and interment Saturday. He is survivedby his wife, two children, and a host of other relatives...

Myers, Laura

The Forsyth County News, June 10, 1926

Mrs. Laura Myers died at her home near Ducktown Monday and her remainslaid to rest at Liberty Tuesday, the funeral services being conducted byRev. J.L. Moore. She was 81 years old. She was the mother of Mr. W.A. Myersand had many relatives and friends...

Nalley, Claudia

The Forsyth County News, August 12, 1926

Claudia Nalley, the nine-year-old daughter of Mrs. Era Nalley, died lastMonday morning. The little body was laid to rest at Sharon Tuesday, Revs.R.H. Thompson and G.T. Hunt conducting the funeral services...

Nalley, Mrs. W.T.

The Forsyth County News, December 14, 1917

The many friends of Mr. W.T. Nalley of near Brandywine deeply sympathizewith him in the death of his good wife which occurred Wednesday of this week.Her remains were laid away at Haw Creek Thursday, Rev. Thompson conductingthe services.

[Victoria C. Nally, born October 19, 1852, died December 12, 1917]

Neese, Rev. J.P.

The Forsyth County News, June 8, 1922

Rev. J.P. Neese died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.B. Wingo, onRoute 7, Monday, and his remains were carried to Buford for funeral andinterment. Rev. Neese was a former citizen of this county, and has hundredsof friends who will regret to learn of his death. He was about 75 years ofage, and is survived by several children and a host of other relatives...

Nelson, J.C.

The Forsyth County News, April 20, 1923

Mr. J.C. Nelson, formerly of this county, died suddenly of heart troubleat his home near Sycamore, Georgia, Saturday March 31. He is survived byhis wife and several children.

Nix, Mr. F.

The Forsyth County News, December 4, 1922

Mr. F. Nix, an aged and prominent farmer living near Ducktown died Wednesdayand his remains will be laid to rest today at Hightower. He is survived bya number of relatives...

Nix, Nancy

The Forsyth County News, July 28, 1921

Miss Nancy Nix died at the home of her mother on Route 4 one day lastweek.

Nix, Susie C.

The North Georgian, September 7, 1923

Mrs. Nix died at her home on Route 4 Thursday of last week and the remainswere laid to rest at Coal Mountain Friday, funeral services being conductedby Revs. Wallace and Mullinax. We extend sympathy...

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The Forsyth County News, April 24, 1924

In loving memory of my dear grandmother, Mrs. Susie C. Nix, who diedAugust 21, 1923. She was the mother of 11 children, five of them having goneon before her, while six are left to mourn...

Grandmother was laid to rest in Coal Mountain cemetery on August 22,after funeral services conducted by Revs. Wallace and Mullinax.

Written by her granddaughter, Mintie B. Nix.

[Born July 11, 1867]

Nuckolls, A.B.

The Baptist Leader, August 6, 1891

Rev. A.B. Nuckolls of Whitfield County was born about 1835.

His father, Alexander Nuckolls, came from Virginia and settled in thiscounty among the first settlers.

He was a noted man for his firmness and upright character. He was blessedwith much property and A.B., being his favorite son, he gave him a splendidEnglish education.

His father expected him to practice law, but he chose preaching the gospelof Jesus Christ, or rather it chose him. He was ordained to the ministryin the year 1862, and for many years he preached for but little or nocompensation. He used to tell of preaching at a certain church for five yearsfor a pen of shucks. Brother Nuckolls was a well-doing man, financially,and perhaps the brethren thought he did not need much help.

Brother N. served Beaver Ruin Church in Forsyth County, which was nearhis residence, for several years as pastor, and baptized near 70 personsinto the fellowship of that church.

He also served Flat Creek, Hall County; Providence, Milton County; andFriendship, Forsyth County, and other churches---the first named about threeyears.

Nuckolls, Pvt. Bryant Ernest

The Forsyth County News, August 1, 1919

Greater love hath no man for his country than he who gave his life atFreedom’s call.

Pvt. Benjamin Ernest Nuckolls was killed on the battlefields of FranceSeptember 26, 1918. He was a son of Mr. Bryant and Mrs. Lydia Nuckolls; wasborn in Forsyth County.

Ernest leaves a father, four sisters and four brothers, his mother havingbeen called to rest some years ago. We trust that they may find comfort inHis love in this their sad loss.

Ernest was a good boy, of noble character, having all the virtues ofhonesty, love, self-sacrifice and devotion to his sisters and home, and wasloved by all who knew him.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church; was baptized by Rev. HenryWarren September, 1916, and left evidence that his call from service andbattles all o’er the victory was “He that overcometh shall inheritall things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.”

...May the flowers in France grow and bloom sweetly around the graveand tell us by these dead heroes, freedom shall not die.

The Forsyth County News, April 22, 1922

The body of Mr. Bryant E. Nuckolls who was killed on the battlefieldsof France during the world war, arrived at his father’s home last Saturday,and was laid to rest at Bethel Sunday, with military honors, the funeralservices being conducted by Revs. Thompson and Shore.

The News joins the thousands of friends of the family in the death ofthis young soldier boy who left his blood over yonder, while his body slumbersin this grave over here.

[Pvt. Co B 102 Inf - WWI; born June 14, 1895, died September 12, 1918]

Nuckolls, M.T.

The Forsyth County News, April 15, 1926

Mr. M.T. Nuckolls died at his home on Route 6 Saturday and his remainswere laid to rest at Beaver Ruin Sunday, Rev. R.H. Thompson conducting thefuneral. He is survived by his wife, several children, and a host of otherrelatives and friends...

[Born June 20, 1856, died March 27, 1926]

Nuckolls, Esq. T.L.

The North Georgian, October 2, 1903

In company with Prof. C.T. Williams, we attended the funeral servicesof Truman L. Nuckolls at Ebenezer Church, five miles east of Cumming, onSunday evening, September 27, 1903. The largest assembly we have ever seenin the country on such occasions was present to pay their last respects toone they loved, but now has left the walks of men. Rev. E.A. Cochran, hispastor, and the Rev. DeWeese, President of the Hightower Institute, preachedthe funeral sermon...

Mr. Nuckolls was about 59 years of age...

[Truman L. Nuckolls, born January 27, 1852, died September 26, 1903]

Nunnery, Kate

The Forsyth County News, August 21, 1923

Mrs. Kate Nunnery, daughter of Mr. A.F. Hawkins formerly of Cumming,now of Bainbridge, Georgia, died last week after having undergone an operation.She was buried in that city. Mrs. Nunnery was a granddaughter of Mrs. J.F.Hawkins of this place.

Orr, Mrs. L.M.

The North Georgian, May 25, 1923

The friends of Mrs. L.M. Orr of Orlando Florida, will regret to learnof her death, which occurred at the home of her sister in Gainesville lastSaturday. The body was carried to villa Rica, her old home, for interment.

Owen, Harriet

The Forsyth County News, May 17, 1921

Mrs. Harriet Owen, widow of the late John W. Owen, died at her home inthe upper part of the county Tuesday, and her remains were laid to rest atSalem Wednesday. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.

[Age 62 years, died March 15, 1921]

Owens, E.F.

The Forsyth County News, June 10, 1926

Mr. E.F. Owens died at his home on Route 2 last Saturday morning andwas buried at Salem Sunday, the funeral services being conducted by Revs.Thompson and Tyner. He was about 60 years of age. He leaves a wife and severalchildren to whom we extend sympathy.

Pace, Sisters of H.J.

The Forsyth County News, February 1, 1923

The two Pace sisters, who live near Alpharetta, sisters of Mr. HarveyPace of Route 3, died recently and were buried in the same grave. We extendsympathy...

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The Forsyth County News, June 14, 1923

In loving memory. On January 16, 1923, the death angel gathered at thehome of Mr. W.L. Pace and took from them their two sisters, Miss Lizzie andMiss Sarah Pace, one of them 80 and the other 82 years of age. They diedthe same night with flu and pneumonia. They were laid to rest at BethlehemM.E. Church in Milton County, after funeral services conducted by Rev. JesseWarwick. They leave one sister, five brothers, and a host of otherrelatives...

Written by their broken-hearted friends, Ruth and Mrs. Genie Smith.

Pate, Mrs. J.P.

The Forsyth County News, May 6, 1926

Mrs. J.P. Pate died at her home on Route 6 last Thursday and her remainswere laid to rest at Haw Creek Friday, the funeral services being conductedby Rev.G.W. Forrist. She is survived by her husband...

[Lillian Whitmire Pate, born 1895, died 1926]

Patterson, Hiram

The Forsyth County News, September 22, 1921

A tribute to the memory of Hiram Patterson.

Early in the morning of the 26th day of May, 1921, the angel of deathcalled Hiram Patterson to this eternal home.

Uncle Hiram had lived here 87 years, 5 months, and 16 days when thetransition came. A good citizen, a true and loyal soldier, a consecratedChristian, a devoted husband, and a loving father, was the life of this noblecharacter.

It was a pleasure to be associated with him and hear him talk of hismany thrilling experiences as a soldier and as a Christian. He made mentionof his conversion when a young man and of his failure to join the churchand discharge his duty, but while in the Virginia Army in 1863, he becamemore interested than ever before and promised the Lord that if it was Hiswill that he should be allowed to get home to his wife and children, he wouldlive a different life.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.L. Singleton and F.C. Owen,and the Masonic fraternity of which order he had been a member for about40 years, after which his remains were laid to rest in the New Hope cemeteryto await the resurrection morning.

[Born December 10, 1833, died May 26, 1921]

Pendley, Ben

The Forsyth County News, September 11, 1924

Mr. Ben Pendley died at his home on Route 6 one day last week and hisremains were laid to rest at Corinth, Revs. Thomas and Nalley conductingthe services. He is survived by a wife, several children, and a host of otherrelatives...

Pendley, Ira T.

The Forsyth County News, March 31, 1927

Mr. Ira T. Pendley died at his home near Salem last Friday--age 74 years.He was buried at Salem Sunday, funeral services conducted by Rev. Anderson.He leaves a host of relatives and friends to whom we extend sympathy.

[T.I. Pendley, born December 16, 1852, died March 25, 1927]

Phagan, J.A.

The Forsyth County News, December 6, 1923

Mr. J.A. Phagan died at his home in Buford Sunday and his remains werebrought to Shady Grove for funeral and interment Monday, the funeral servicesbeing conducted by Rev. C.A. Wallace. He is survived by a wife, several children,and a host of other relatives...

Phillips, Mrs. Ellen

The Forsyth County News, July 14, 1921

Mrs. Ellen Phillips of Route 7 died last Saturday morning and her remainswere laid to rest at Bethlehem, after funeral services conducted by Rev.J.I. Holbrook and J.M. Anderson.

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The Forsyth County News, September 26, 1921

In loving memory of Ellen Phillips, daughter of L.F. and Sarah Lummus,who departed this life July 10, 1921.

Dear sister was in her 66th year. Her remains were laid to rest at Bethlehemafter funeral services conducted by Rev. J.I. Holbrook and J.M. Anderson.She was a member of the Baptist church at Bethlehem and lived a good Christianlife until her death. She had been in bad health for a long time, tho shegot worse on Thursday and died Sunday morning about 9:00 o’clock...Sheleaves six children, one brother, one sister in Georgia, three brothers andtwo sisters in Texas, and a host of other relatives and friends...

Phillips, “Uncle Dickie”

The Baptist Leader, March 12, 1891

Many Baptists know or have heard of “Uncle Dickie” Phillips,who was a pioneer of Cherokee County, Georgia; the first Moderator of theHightower Association, and a leading minister of the gospel of Christ.

Born in North Carolina and died at his home in Forsyth County, Georgia,in October, 1865, over three score and ten years of age.

A monument was erected to his memory by the Baptists of the HightowerAssociation...

He was plain in his manner, very eccentric in his talk, and pointed inhis conclusions.

Pirkle, Mrs. A.G.

The Forsyth County News, October 6, 1914

Mrs. A.G. Pirkle of Spot died at her home Monday night after a briefillness of pneumonia fever and bronchitis.

She was the widow of the late Albert Pirkle, and was about 60 years ofage.

Surviving are a number of children and relatives who will mourn herdeparture.

Her remains were interred at Haw Creek Wednesday, Rev. J.L. Wyatt preachingthe funeral.

[Caroline, born June 12, 1847, died March 2, 1914]

Pirkle, Mrs. G.W.

The Forsyth County News, September 13, 1923

Mrs. G.W. Pirkle died at her home near Nettie last Tuesday and her remainswere laid to rest at Haw Creek Wednesday. She is survived by her husband,several children, and a host of other relatives...

[Mary M., born May 12, 1883, died September 11, 1923]

Pirkle, J.M.

The Forsyth County News, December 22, 1927

Mr. J.M. Pirkle died at his home on Route 2, Sunday afternoon and hisremains were laid to rest at Friendship Monday, Revs. Anderson and Vaughanconducting the funeral services. Mr. Pirkle leaves a wife, several children,and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The Newsextends sympathy to the bereaved ones.

[J. Milton Pirkle, born January 4, 1865, died December 18, 1927]

Pool, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ceph

The North Georgia Baptist, 1901

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ceph Pool of Vickery, after a veryshort illness, died Saturday, May 11 and was buried at Mars Hill graveyardthe 12th. We sympathize with the bereaved ones.

Poole, Henry C.

The Forsyth County News, May 12, 1921

Mr. Henry C. Poole, one of the most widely known and best loved citizensof Cumming answered the call of death last Sunday evening and went to thehome beyond...

Henry Poole was known by hundreds of people in Forsyth County...

The body was laid to rest in Cumming Cemetery Monday, after funeral servicesconducted by Revs. Owen and Gober...

Mr. Poole was about 49 years of age and had been a member of the Methodistchurch for 23 years.

Henry is survived by his widow, five children, and a large number ofother relatives...

[Henry Clay Pirkle, born July 19, 1872, died May 8, 1921]

Porter, Harrison

The Forsyth County News, February 1, 1923

Mr. Harrison Porter died at his home near New Hope Saturday and his remainswere laid to rest at New Hope Sunday, Rev. H.O. Green conducting the funeral.He is survived by several children and a host of other relatives...

Porter, Mrs. L.O.

The Forsyth County News, July 19, 1923

Mrs. L.O. Porter died at her home on Route 3 Tuesday night and her remainswere laid to rest at Sharon Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband,several children and a host of other relatives...

Porter, Sam

The Forsyth County News, August 1, 1929

Mr. Sam Porter died suddenly at his home in Cumming last Sunday night.He was 38 years old and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death.The funeral was conducted from the Methodist church Tuesday at 11 o’clock,Rev. J.W. Segars conducting the services...

[Samuel Porter, born 1891, died 1929, buried Cumming cemetery]

Price, J.L.

The Forsyth County News, May 12, 1927

Mr. J.L. Price, aged 55, a prosperous farmer living nine miles northof Cumming, was found dead early Tuesday by his wife.

He left the house sometime during the night and shot himself with a gun.The supposed cause was bad health, as he had made two other attempts to takehis life.

His wife and one daughter survive him, to whom the News extendssympathy.

Pruitt, J.H.

The North Georgian, September 2, 1921

Mr. J.H. Pruitt, a prominent citizen of Cumming, died suddenly last Fridayafternoon. He was 57 years old and is survived by his wife and five children,and numerous other relatives...The remains were buried at Haw Creek Saturdayafternoon, the funeral services being conducted by Revs. Thompson and Anderson,after which the Odd Fellows took charge, of which order he was a member.

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Gentlemen:

On leaving Cumming Friday, I learned of the serious attack that finallyended in the death of my friend Hannibal Pruitt...He was always willing andalways anxious to do something for others...

Respectfully, Herbert Clay

[J. Hannibal Pruitt, born January 13, 1864, died August 26, 1921]

Pruitt, John

The North Georgian, March 28, 1902

John Pruitt, 60 years of age, died suddenly last night about 10:30o’clock in a room at the corner of Decatur and Courtland streets. Hisdeath is supposed to have been due to heart failure, induced by excessiveuse of intoxicants.

Pruitt, in company with his son and two friends, came to the city fromhis home yesterday in a wagon. It is stated that during the ride he drankfreely of Jamaica ginger, and that on arriving in the city began drinkingwhiskey.

It is said that he had been suffering with heart disease, and that hisphysicians had warned him to beware of whiskey.

Last night he went to the room, accompanied by his friends. He sat downon the side of a bed and a few minutes later his head dropped over on hisbreast as if he had collapsed. He was immediately laid back on the bed andhurried efforts were made to revive him, but with no effect. The aged manwas practically dead before he was laid on the bed.

Coroner J.R. Stamps was notified, but after an investigation decidednot to hold an inquest. The body will be sent back to Forsyth County thismorning for interment. Pruitt resided about two miles from Cumming---AtlantaConstitution, March 22.

Pruitt, John W.

The North Georgian, May 24, 1907

John W. Pruitt, an old and substantial citizen of Hightower District,Forsyth County, died at his residence Friday, May 17...He was the fatherof Cicero W. Pruitt, and Albert W. Pruitt, Rural Letter Carrier at Cumming.We tender our sympathies to the bereaved family.

[Born April 6, 1834, died May 17, 1907, buried Mt. Tabor]

Pruitt, Opal (Infant)

The Forsyth County News, August 1, 1929

In loving memory of our darling baby, little Opal Pruitt, infant of Mr.and Mrs. H.W. Pruitt. Little Opal was born February 20, 1929, and departedthis life April 5, 1929, being one month, two weeks, and two days old. Sheleaves a father and mother, three brothers, three sisters, and other relativesto mourn her departure. Little Opal was sick two weeks with pneumoniafever.

Little Opal was laid to rest at Haw Creek cemetery on April 6, funeralservices conducted by Revs. Wallace and Sewell.

Written by her heart-broken mother, Mrs. Lillie Pruitt

Pruitt, Shirley Adar (Child)

The North Georgian (?), circa 1923

In loving memory of my darling little boy. On the 10th day of August,1923 at 2 o’clock the Lord sent forth his angels to our home and boreaway my darling little boy, Shirley Adar Pruitt, aged three years, threemonths, and 27 days...

Written by his lonely mother, Mrs. Ida Pruitt.

Puckett, Infant of E.L.

The Forsyth County News, February 3, 1921

A little child of Mr. E.L. Puckett died in Atlanta one day last weekand was brought to Midway for interment. We sympathize with the parents inthe loss of their child.

Puckett, Laniere

The Forsyth County News, July 21, 1921

‘Tis from a heart of love this memorial is written. On the 10thday of January, 1921, the angel of death visited our home and took from usour darling Laniere. He was born August 5, 1919, being one year, five months,and five days old at the time of his death.

He was sick from Saturday at dinner until Saturday night at 1o’clock...

Written by his heart-broken mother, Willie Puckett.

Puckett, Mrs. W.H. D.

The Forsyth County News, December 22, 1927

Mrs. W.H.D. Puckett, aged 68, died at her home near Longstreet Tuesday,Dec. 13, and her remains were laid to rest in Longstreet cemetery on Thursdayat 11 o’clock. She leaves a husband and several children and a hostof other relatives and friends to mourn her going away. The News extendssympathy...

[Emma E., born January 5, 1859, died December 13, 1927]

Pursell, Mathew

The Forsyth County News, May 25, 1917

In loving memory of our dear uncle Mathew Pursell, who left this worldfor his heavenly home on March 12, 1917, and his remains were laid to restat Cross Plains cemetery on the 13th, amid sorrowing relatives and friends...Hewas born September 6, 1852 and joined the Baptist church when quite youngand lived a true Christian until his death. He leaves one son and two daughtersand a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of otherrelatives and friends to mourn his loss...

Redd, James

The North Georgian, November 4, 1904

Brother James Redd was born January 30, 1830; was married to Miss MahalaSewell September 20, 1847, and joined the Baptist church at Friendship, ForsythCounty, Georgia, in November, 1847, and lived a consistent member of thesame until his death...

Brother Redd departed this life September 24, and was buried on September25 at Friendship cemetery in presence of a large concourse of relations andfriends, the funeral ceremony being performed by Revs. H.T. Ingram and J.L.Wyatt.

Brother Redd leaves a wife, one son, three daughters and quite a numberof grandchildren to mourn their loss.

Redd, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Linton

The Forsyth County News, November 8, 1923

A little 11 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Linton Redd died this weekand was buried at Friendship. We extend sympathy...

Reece, “Granny”

The Forsyth County News, January 4, 1923

Mrs. Reece, known by everyone as “Granny” Reece, died at thehome of her son on Route 1 Monday, and her remains were laid to rest at CoalMountain Tuesday, Rev. G.W. Forrist conducting the funeral. She was near99 years of age and is survived by two children and a host of otherrelatives...

Robbs, Mrs. W.V.

The Forsyth County News, November 8, 1923

Mrs. W.V. Robbs died at her home in Chestatee District on Tuesday andher remains were laid to rest at Salem Wednesday, after funeral servicesconducted by Revs. Bennett and Anderson. She is survived by a husband, severalchildren, and a host of other relatives...

[Emma Robbs, born December 29, 1874, died November 6, 1923]

Roberts, Mrs. E.M.

The North Georgian, July 25, 1902

After an illness of many months, Mrs. E.M. Roberts, wife of Captain E.M.Roberts, died last night at 1:30 o’clock while surrounded by the membersof her family...

Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband, Capt. E.M. Roberts; her mother,Mrs. Emily McAfee of Cumming, Georgia; her children, Mrs. John J. Woodside,Mrs. J.C. Gause, and Messrs. Charles M. and William W. Roberts; her sisters,Mrs. M.J. Knox of Villa Rica, Georgia, Mrs. Joseph Puett of Cumming, Georgia,and Mrs. L.P. Lockhart of Canton, Georgia; her brothers, Capt. Joseph M.McAfee of Cumming, Georgia and Wesley P. McAfee of Chicago, Ill.

J.C. Hallman, James S. Boyd, William S. Gramling, Thomas L. Sims, C.F.Hoke, and J. Lee Barnes acted as pallbearers...

She was the daughter of Hon. E.C. McAfee of Forsyth County, having beenMiss Mary McAfee. She was 56 years of age.

Mrs. Roberts died of a complication of diseases, having been ill sincelast November...

Roberts, J.H.

The Forsyth County News, April 6, 1917

Mr. J.H. Roberts died at his home near Bethel last Sunday and his remainswere carried to Sugar Hill Monday for funeral and interment.

Mr. Roberts was one of our county’s best citizens and will be greatlymissed by the people of the community in which he resided.

He is survived by his wife and three children to whom we extend sympathyin this sad hour of bereavement.

Roper, Mrs. John

The Forsyth County News, June 5, 1924

Mrs. John Roper, who has been in the sanitarium at Milledgeville, diedlast week, and her remains were brought to New Harmony for funeral and interment.She is survived by her husband, several children, and a host of otherrelatives...

[Mary Elizabeth Roper, born August 8, 1858, died May 26, 1924]

Roper, Mae

The Forsyth County News, February 3, 1921

Miss Mae Roper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Roper of Cuba, died attheir home last Thursday, and her body was laid to rest at Friendship onthe 28th, after funeral services conducted by Revs. G.W. Forrist and J.B.Driskell.

Miss Mae was 24 years old, four months, and 25 days old at the time ofher death. She joined the Baptist church at Friendship in August, 1912, andwas baptized by Rev. Furman Williams...

[Born October 2, 1896, died January 27, 1921]

Samples, Charlie

The North Georgia Baptist, 1901

James Mullinax and Charlie Samples were both drowned last Tuesday inthe Chattahoochee River, just below Shadburn’s Ferry.

They, in company with Oscar Williams, colored, were in a boat fishing,when the boat was overturned and all three were thrown into the water. Mullinaxwas immediately drowned, while the Negro and Samples managed to get to land.After resting a few minutes, Samples undertook to swim across to the oppositeshore, when he, too, was drowned. The bodies were recovered Wednesday.

They were brothers-in-law and each leaves a wife with several smallchildren.

Samples, Clarence

The Forsyth County News, August 1, 1929

Mr. Clarence Samples of near Alpharetta committed suicide Thursday afternoon.His only son, 14 years of age, was very ill with typhoid fever and not expectedto live, and he was stricken with the same malady. This seemed to derangehis mind; he got in possession of a shotgun in the absence of his wife andshot himself. Mr. Samples was well known in the eastern part of Forsyth County,where he formerly resided.

Samples, Hollis

The Forsyth County News, April 20, 1922

On Saturday afternoon, November 12, 1921, the sad news came to us ourbrother, Hollis Samples was badly shot and after a few hours of suffering,the good Lord said, “You cannot stay here on this earth anylonger...”

Hollis was a good boy...He gave himself to Christ last August and joinedthe church at Bethany...

Samples, James Presley

The Forsyth County News, July 28, 1921

The body of James Presley Samples, who was killed on the fields of France,has arrived at Hoboken, New Jersey, and will be buried at Corinth upon arrivalat this place. We will endeavor to furnish the exact date of burial for ourreaders.

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The Forsyth County News, August 4, 1921

The body of James Presley Samples arrived last Thursday and was laidaway at Corinth. A very large crowd attended the services.

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The Forsyth County News, March 19, 1921

Church Respect for a Soldier.

...Bro. Presley Samples, so commonly known in the community in whichhe resided, was here with us it seems but a very short time ago, but at lastthat spirit of Bro. Presley took its flight from the old body of the fleshand went to its eternal home, that is, we believe to paradise.

...Bro. Presley had his faults, so we have ours, but he was distinguishedand respected. He joined the Baptist church at Roanoke and lived a Christianlife until the end, leaving behind him a father, mother, five brothers, andfour sisters.

...God bless his good deeds, virtue, and memory, and so preserve themfor the good of those whom he has preceded to the grave.

L.R. Nix and E.B. Samples

[Son of H.D. & L.J.; Corp. Co. D 39 Inf. A.E.F.; born December 28,1895, died October 13, 1918]

Samples, N.B.

The Forsyth County News, July 14, 1921

Mr. N.B. Samples of Milton County, formerly of Forsyth, died suddenlyFriday morning. He was about 65 years of age...

Samples, Noah

The North Georgian, July 15, 1921

Mr. Noah Samples died at his home in Milton County Friday of last weekand the remains were laid to rest at Union Hill Saturday. Mr. Samples wassomething over 65 years old and is survived by his wife and severalchildren.

[Born December 18, 1858, died July 8, 1921]

Samples, Phoebe

The North Georgian, February 15, 1901

East of town in the vicinity of Corinth Church, Mrs. Phoebe Samples,the oldest woman in the county, being 91 years of age, is dead...

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In the death of Phoebe Samples, nee Fincher, on the 5th of February...

Phoebe [Fincher] Samples was a small girl when her parents moved fromNorth Carolina and settled near where the City of Buford now stands. It washere that she married Jesse Samples, Rev. Silas King officiating, about 75years ago.

From Gwinnett County, Jesse Samples moved to Forsyth County, Georgia,and lived a short time, and then to Cobb County, settling in Forsyth about1833, at the place where Dr. H.P. Riden now lives. Soon after this they removedto the place of her death, three miles east of Cumming, where she has livedabout 63 years.

They fought the battle of life nobly, and by energy and industry hadaccumulated considerable property when the War Between the States freed theirNegroes and other property. They raised a family of nine children---fiveboys and four girls. Over half of them have preceded her to the better land.J.V Samples of Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Aminta Hall of Wylam, Alabama, andMrs. John Edmondson and Mrs. Amaltha Crain of Cumming still survive her.

Her husband died in 1868, over 32 years ago, and left her to battle alonein this unfriendly world. But most faithfully she has performed her dutyand never ceased to work and manage as long as she was blessed with healthand strength, which failed her a few years ago.

Granny Samples possessed many noble traits of character...She was fora long time a devoted member of the M.E. church...Her membership was withthe Cumming church...

She was buried at the family burying ground near her home, Rev. Mr. Lesterof Cumming M.E. Church preaching the funeral...

[Born 9-15-1810; died 2-5-1901; buried at Corinth.]

Samples, W.A.

The Forsyth County News, November 20, 1924

Mr. W.A. Samples died suddenly at his home on Route 3 Sunday night, andhis remains were laid to rest at Haw Creek Monday, Rev. J.W. Miller conductingthe services. He is survived by his wife, several children, and a host ofother relatives...

Sams, Mrs. A.J.

The Forsyth County News, December 22, 1927

Mrs. A.J. Sams died at her home on Route 2 Sunday night and her remainswere laid to rest at Friendship Tuesday, Rev. Anderson conducting the funeralservices. Mrs. Sams leaves a husband, several children, and a host of otherrelatives and friends to whom we extend sympathy in their sad hour.

[Vesta Sams, born August 5, 1863, died December 18, 1927]

Sams, Mitchel

The Forsyth County News, November 8, 1923

Card of Thanks. I wish to give my heartfelt thanks to one and all thathelped in any way through the sad troubles and burial of Mitchel Sams. HopeGod’s blessings will be with all the people around Brookwood...

So farewell Mitchel for a little while...I pray that your little childrenwill be permitted to meet you around the throne of God.

Written by his sad hearted mother.

Sanders, Mrs. A.O.

The Forsyth County News, May 8, 1924

Mrs. A.O. Sanders died at her home near Salem Thursday, and her remainswere laid to rest at Salem Friday, the funeral services being conducted byRev. H.O. Green. She is survived by two daughters, and a host of otherrelatives...

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The Forsyth County News, May 22, 1924

On May 1 at the going down of the sun, Mrs. A.O. Sanders quietly andpeacefully breathed her last breath...

Grandma Sanders was in her 77th year, and had been a member of the churchfor 58 years, and her life had been spent right around New Hope and Salemchurches...She suffered for over five months...

She leaves one sister, Mrs. Enoch Patterson, two daughters, and threegrandchildren..

Her body was laid to rest at Salem Church...Funeral services were conductedby her pastor, Rev. H.O. Green.

Grandma had been left a widow for 43 years and had a hard struggle throughlife..

Her pastor, H.O. Green.

[Ovaline, born October 4, 1848, died May 1, 1924]

Sanders, James

The Forsyth County News, January 31, 1924

Mr. James Sanders died at his home on Route 6 Saturday night and hisremains were laid to rest at Haw Creek Monday, after funeral services conductedby Rev. Wallis. He was 75 years of age, a good citizen, and is survived bya wife, several children, and a host of other relatives...

[Born June 10, 1848]

Self, Johnny

The Forsyth County News, March 31, 1927

A sad accident happened on the highway last Saturday. Mr. Johnny Selfand Mr. Albert Lee were driving a mule to a buggy when the mule became frightenedand began to run. Mr. Lee jumped to safety; Mr. Self jumped but struck theground in such a way as to cause instant death. He was buried at Midway Sundayafternoon, Revs. Henderson, Holbrook, and Mangum conducting the funeral services.He leaves a wife and other relatives and friends to whom we extendsympathy.

[Born October 12, 1898, died March 26, 1927]

Self, Mrs. W.G.

The Forsyth County, News, September 22, 1921

In loving memory of Mrs. W.G. Self, who departed this life August 30,1921. She was born February 23, 1848...She was a member of the Baptist Churchat Pleasant View. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss...Shewas laid to rest at Sharon cemetery, funeral services conducted by Luke Burgess.She was about 73 years of age...

Written by her heart-broken daughter, Ida Self.

Settle, Lt. Carl

The Forsyth County News, February 3, 1921

Norcross, Georgia January 31. The body of Lieutenant Carl Settle, whopaid the supreme sacrifice in France in 1918, will reach Norcross Friday.The funeral will be held from the Methodist church with interment in thelocal cemetery. Rev. S.F. Dowis will conduct the exercises, and the activeand honorary pallbearers will be made up of ex-service men living here orin this vicinity.

Lieutenant Settle was with the 82nd Division, and with which he won honorand distinction.

Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Settle of College Park;five brothers, Fleming Settle, E.C. Settle, Jr. and O.W. Settle of Atlanta,Royston Settle and Esten Settle of College Park; and two sisters, Corineand Lucile Settle of Norcross.

Settle, Ralph

The North Georgian, June 25, 1909

In loving memory of little Ralph Settle, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Settleof Atlanta.

While playing with his baby sister on the back porch, May 31, 1909, fellin a tub of scalding water and after seven hours of suffering, he passedsweetly away.

He was two years, 11 months, and 19 days old...

Oh, we do miss him so much; he was so much company to us all. His onlylittle sister, Margurite, is so lonely, no one to play with her...

Little Ralph was laid to rest in Sharon cemetery on Tuesday, June 1,1909, Rev. V.V. Brady conducting the funeral service...

Sexton, Sarah Ann Reid

The Forsyth County News, September 15, 1921

Mrs. Sarah Ann Reid Sexton was born June 6, 1857, died September 7, 1921,aged 64 years, three months, and one day. She was married to W.D. Sexton,February 6, 1879.

She joined the Baptist church when quite young and lived a consecratedChristian life. She was the mother of ten children---four boys and six girls.She now leaves a husband, three boys, and five girls and a number ofgrandchildren to mourn her departure...

She was laid to rest at Concord after funeral services conducted by Rev.G.W. Forrist.

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The Forsyth County News, March 2, 1922

In memory of our dear mother, Sarah Ann Sexton, who departed from usSeptember 7, 1921, Sarah Ann Sexton, born June 6, 1857, age 64 years..

She was sick for a long time...

She was laid to rest on the 8th day of September, 1921, at Concord cemetery,Rev. Forrest conducting the services.

Written by her two daughters, Ethel Fouts and Bertha H____.

Shadburn, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel

The Forsyth County News, April 20, 1922

A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Shadburn of Route 5 died one daylast week, and its little body was laid to rest at Beaver Ruin after funeralservices conducted by Rev. J.J. Dempsey...

Sims, George E.

The North Georgian, May 30, 1919

Mr. George E. Sims, a former citizen of Cumming, and familiarly called“Nellie” by his friends, died at his home in Gainesville last Sundayand was buried Monday. He was near 80 years old. His wife and two childrensurvive him.

Singleton, Mrs. J.C.

The Forsyth County News, January 24, 1924

Mrs. J.C. Singleton died at her home near Hopewell last Thursday andher remains were laid to rest at Hopewell Friday after funeral services conductedby Revs. Smith and Green. She is survived by several children and a hostof other relatives...

[Louesa J., born November 1, 1842, died January 16, 1924]

Sloan, Hon. W.P.

The Forsyth County News, July 6, 1917

Hon. W.P. Sloan, age about 76 years, died at his home on Route 5 lastSaturday and his remains were laid to rest at Ebenezer Sunday after funeralservices conducted by Rev. J.W. Gober.

Mr. Sloan was one of our best citizens, had served one term in thelegislature, where he served the people honestly and conscientiously.

He is survived by a sister, Miss Polly Sloan, and a host of other relativesand friends to whom the News extends sympathy.

[Born August 5, 1845, died June 30, 1917]

Smith, Mrs. Bush

The Forsyth County News, May 4, 1922

Mrs. Bush Smith died at her home near Mat Sunday, and was buried at ConcordMonday. She is survived by several children and a host of otherrelatives...

Smith, Clyde

The North Georgia Baptist, October 4, 1901

A horrible wreck occurred at Hunters’ Gap on the A.K. & N. RailroadWednesday of last week, in which engineer Clyde Smith and his fireman wereboth killed. Mr. Smith was brought to Cumming on Friday and buried in theCumming cemetery with Masonic honors. He was a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs.J.J. Brown of Coal Mountain and leaves a wife and two small children to mournhis loss.

[Born February 12, 1874, died September 26, 1901]

Smith, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Louie

The Forsyth County News, February 1, 1923

The little five weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Smith died Fridayand was buried Saturday, Rev. M. M. Mullinax conducting the funeral...

Smith, Margaret M.

The Forsyth County News, May 6, 1926

Mrs. Margaret M. Smith died at her home in Chamblee Sunday and her remainswere brought to Friendship for funeral and interment Monday, the servicesbeing conducted by Revs. Forrist and Anderson. She is survived by severalchildren...

Smith, Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Mather

Forsyth County News, October 12, 1917

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mather Smith deeply sympathize withthem in the death of their little infant which occurred last week.

Smith, Infant of Roscoe

The Forsyth County News, January 6, 1921

A little infant of Mr. Roscoe Smith of Route 2 died recently. We extendsympathy to them.

Smith, Sam

The Forsyth County News, August 4, 1921

The body of Sam Smith, who was killed in France, was buried at Concordlast Friday. A very large crowd was there to witness the burial, which wasa military funeral.

[Samuel M.; killed at Battle at Cunel, France, WWI; born January 5, 1896,died October 19, 1918]

Smith, Wilbur F.

The Forsyth County News, June 28, 1923

Mr. Wilbur F. Smith, formerly of this county, died at his home in Bellton,S.C., Tuesday and his remains were laid to rest there Wednesday. He is survivedby his wife, who was formerly Miss Montie Cain of this place, and a hostof other relatives...

Sorrells, J.H.

The Forsyth County News, November 15, 1917

Mr. J.H. Sorrells died at his home on Route 3 Monday night and his remainswere laid away at Brookwood Tuesday. He was about 45 years of age and issurvived by a wife and several children to whom we extend sympathy.

[John H., born October 25, 1869, died November 11, 1917]

Southard, Allen M.

The Forsyth County News, April 22, 1922

Mr. Allen M. Southard died at his home on Route 3 last Saturday night,and his remains were laid to rest at Mars Hill Monday, after funeral servicesconducted by Revs. McGinnis and Kelley.

Mr. Southard was about 70 years of age, a good citizen, a kind husbandand father, an excellent neighbor, and is survived by a wife, several children,and a host of other relatives...

Southard, Amanda

The Forsyth County News, April 19, 1923

In loving memory of Mrs. Amanda Southard, who departed this life October8, 1922. She was about 82 years of age...Her remains were laid to rest atHightower cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Revs. C.A. Wallisand J.R. Stone...

Spence, Alice Virginia

The Forsyth County News, date unknown

In loving memory of Mrs. Alice Virginia Spence who departed this lifeJuly 10, 1915. Her remains were laid to rest in Brookwood cemetery. She was49 years, 5 months, and 24 days of age when the Lord saw fit to call herfrom this world...

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Castleberry, the loving wifeof Mr. J.F. Spence. She leaves a husband, two sons, three daughters, twograndsons, and has one little great-granddaughter which has followed herto that home on high, two sisters, four brothers, and a host of other relativesand friends...Oh, it is sad to see her little daughter Zonea motherless...

[Born 1865, died 1914]

Stancil, Mrs. E.V.

The Forsyth County News, January 7, 1924

Mrs. E.V. Stancil died at her home on Route 7 Wednesday, and her remainswill be laid to rest today, (Thursday) at Friendship. She is survived byher husband and a host of other relatives and friends...

Stancil, Mary

The Forsyth County News, January 31, 1924

Miss Mary Stancil died at her home on Route 7 Saturday and her remainswere laid to rest at Friendship Sunday, funeral service being conducted byRev. J.M. Anderson. She is survived by several brothers and a host of otherrelatives...

[Born January 21, 1852, died January 16, 1924]

Stewart, Arthur B.

The Forsyth County News, April 20, 1922

On March 10 the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Stewartand took from them their twelve-year-old son, Arthur B.

He had only been sick two days with pneumonia...

Stewart, Julia

The Forsyth County News, April 13, 1922

Mrs. Julia Stewart, wife of Mr. A.H. Stewart of Route 2 died last Wednesdaynight and was buried at Friendship Thursday, Rev. J.M. Anderson conductingthe funeral. She is survived by her husband, several children, and a hostof other relatives...

[Born August 16, 1872, died April 5, 1922]

Stokes, Mrs.

The Forsyth County News, December 9, 1926

Mrs. Stokes, mother of Rev. Paul Stokes of Atlanta, was buried at MidwaySunday, the funeral services being conducted by Revs. Watkins of Atlantaand W.L. Singleton. The News sends to the bereaved family sympathy.

[Mary Tallulah Stokes. born September 16, 1854, died December 4, 1926]

Stone, Mrs. G.M.

The Forsyth County News, April 20, 1917

In loving memory of grandmother, M.A. Stone, wife of G.M. Stone, whodeparted this life March 24, 1917 and was laid to rest at Sharon cemeteryMarch 25, 1917, Rev. R.H. Thompson conducting the funeral service.

She was born February 24, 1856 and was 60 years and one month old whenthe Lord saw fit to call her from this world of pain. Grandmother leavesa husband, four sons and four daughters to mourn her loss...

Written by her heartbroken granddaughter Clarice Fowler.

Stone, Howard

The Forsyth County News, May 22, 1924

Mr. Howard Stone was instantly killed last Sunday afternoon when hiscar turned over just at the city limits of Roswell. Three other occupantsof the car escaped, although one of them was bruised considerably. His bodywas laid to rest at Midway Tuesday.

The Forsyth County News, May 27, 1924

Card of Thanks. We wish to especially thank those, who in the slightestway, assisted in caring for our dear boy and brother, Howard Stone, who metsuch a horrible death on the highway Sunday, May 18...

Mrs. Fannie Stone and Children.

[Born December 6, 1900, died May 18, 1924]

Stone, Mrs. Warner

The Forsyth County News, November 11, 1918

Mrs. Warner Stone died at her home near Atlanta last Wednesday and herremains were brought to Midway for funeral and interment Thursday. She wasa daughter of Mr. W.D. Puckett of Route 7 and had scores of friends in thissection who will be pained to hear of her death.

Stovall, J.P.

The North Georgia Baptist, May 9, 1900

J.P. Stovall, who went from this county to Alabama some years ago, diedof heart failure in Alabama City 29 ult. He has many old friends in Forsythwho will be pained to learn of his death.

Stovall, Jeff

The Forsyth County News, January 4, 1923

Mr. Jeff Stovall, son of Esq. George Stovall and wife, has recently diedin Atlanta...

Stovall, Nannie

The North Georgian, March 28, 1902

In memory of Nannie Stovall, nee Woodliff, who was born October 23, 1869,and lived near Pleasant, Georgia until, her father, a few years ago, movedto Gainesville. She was married to Charles A. Stovall October, 1898. DiedJanuary 31, 1902. Just at the break of day her light went out, though herlight is still shining in the memory of those who knew her. To know her wasto love. She was a noble, pure Christian woman. In her school days she wasagreeable and pleasant, and she lived on and on that life. She was neverheard to speak evil of anyone---don’t suppose she had an enemy.

Nannie had been afflicted for a number of years, though she was cheerfulall the while. She suffered great pain for a few hours before she died. Shewas a consistent member of the Methodist church, and on the 2nd day of Februarya large concourse of people, relatives and friends attended the funeral atMt. Zion, where her body was laid to rest to await the great resurrectionmorning.

[Born October 28, 1869, died January 31, 1902]

Stovall, William R.

The Forsyth County News, November 17, 1927

William R. Stovall was born June 20, 1849. Was married to Francis A.Wolson, August 1, 1869. Had lived in this county all of his life except twoyears. They moved to Alabama when he was a small boy. His wife died sevenyears ago last June. He leaves one brother, J.H. Stovall; five children,Mrs. H.G. Howard, Flowery Branch, Georgia; Mrs. J.C. Bennett, Mrs. W.O. Owen,Gainesville, Georgia; G.F. Stovall, High Point, North Carolina; R.P. Stovall,Miami, Florida; 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. the News extendssympathy to the bereaved ones.

Strickland, Ed

The Forsyth County News, June 28, 1923

Mr. Ed Strickland, son of H.W. Strickland, former sheriff of this county,died at his home in South Georgia last week, and his remains were broughtto Haw Creek for funeral and interment Sunday. He is survived by a wife,and a host of other relatives...

Strickland, Harley

The Forsyth County News, August 21, 1923

Mr. Harley Strickland died at his home near Silver City Sunday nightand his remains were laid to rest with Masonic honors at Concord on Monday,after funeral services conducted by Rev. Anderson. He is survived by severalbrothers and sisters and a host of other relatives...

[Harley Wayne Strickland. born February 6, 1884, died June 17, 1923]

Strickland, Jim

The North Georgian, June 29, 1923

Mr. Jim Strickland, a former citizen of this county, was buried at HawCreek Sunday. We did not learn the particulars of his death nor who preachedthe funeral. Mr. Strickland was a brother-in-law of Mr. Webster Green, belowtown.

[James H., born 1864, died 1923]

Strickland, Martha

The North Georgian, January 21, 1910

Mrs. Martha Strickland of near Lawrenceville died at the home of hernephew, Mr. Charley Rollins Sunday night.

Stringer, Mary

The Forsyth County News, September 27, 1923

Mrs. Mary Stringer, widow of J.B. Stringer, formerly of Cumming, diedat the home of her daughter at Decatur last week. She was 80 years of ageand is survived by several children and a host of other relatives...

Stripland, W.B.

The Forsyth County News, December 24, 1924

Mr. W.B. Stripland died at his home on Route 4 one day last week andhis remains were laid to rest at Concord. He is survived by a wife, severalchildren, and a host of other relatives...

[Co N 38th Ga Inf CSA]

Suggs, Lula

The Forsyth County News, December 21, 1921

In memory of our dear aunt, Lula Suggs. She was born October 7, 1891,and departed this life June 27, 1921. She joined the church when quite youngand lived a Christian life until death, but she had been in bad health forsix years...

Oh she did love her husband and children so, and was trying so hard tobring her children up in the way they should go.

She leaves a father, mother, a husband, two children, six sisters, anda host of other relatives...

She was laid to rest at Zion Hill cemetery, Rev. Sherfield conductingthe funeral service.

Tallant, Alford W.

The Forsyth County News, November 3, 1927

Mr. Alford W. Tallant, aged 70, died at his home on Route 2 last Thursdayand his remains were laid to rest at Friendship Friday, funeral servicesbeing conducted by Rev. G.W. Forrist. He leaves a host of relatives and friendsto whom we extend our sympathy,

Tallant, Bessie

The Forsyth County News, November 3, 1927

Mrs. Bessie Tallant, wife of Mr. J.E. Tallant, died at her home in Atlantalast Monday, and her body was brought to Friendship, this county, and laidto rest Wednesday. She was the daughter of Mrs. N.E. Wolfe of near Spot.She leaves a husband, two small children, and a host of other relatives towhom the News extends sympathy.

[Born October 2, 1902, died November 1, 1927]

Tate, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy

The Forsyth County News, December 4, 1922

The little three-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tate of Route 5,was burned to death at their home last Thursday afternoon, and its littlebody was laid to rest at Beaver Ruin Friday after funeral services conductedby Rev. R.H. Thompson. We extend our tenderest sympathy...

Tate, W.M.

The Forsyth County News, May 4, 1922

Mr. W.M. Tate died at his home in Cumming last Friday, and his remainswere laid to rest at Beaver Ruin Saturday, the funeral service being conductedby Revs. C.T. Brown and R.H. Thompson.

Mr. Tate was about 60 years of age, a good citizen, a kind and affectionatehusband and father, and is survived by his wife, several children, and ahost of other relatives...

[Born October 12, 1854, died April 2, 1922]

Tatum, A.L.

The Forsyth County News, May 1, 1924

On April 18 a telegram arrived here that A.L. Tatum of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma,had been killed. A message was returned in regard to the burial of his body,and a request made for the particulars of his death.

Mr. Tatum was a son of Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Tatum and has many friends herewho will be interested to know how he has made other friends in Oklahoma,where he has lived for about 30 years. So we give the letter, as writtenby Dr. Walker.

Dear Mr. Pierce:

Your message asking for particulars concerning the death of A.L. Tatumreceived. Perhaps you know more about Mr. Tatum’s family troubles thananyone here knows, for he was never inclined to speak very much about histroubles.

But we know that the 12 years Mr. Tatum lived in Lone Wolf, his homelife was very unhappy. His wife was one of the kind that, when Mr. Tatumhad money, she would live with him until she got it all, then she would drivehim away. And since conditions have been as they have for three years, Mr.Tatum, like lots of others, had not made so much. About a year ago Mrs. Tatumwas granted a divorce. Mr. Tatum did not try to fight it but allowed Mrs.Tatum to keep the farm and all the property. He moved to town and went inthe Sewing Machine business. They had three children and a father could nothave been better to children than he was to them.

When they came in to school, he saw that they had everything they neededor wanted. He worshipped his children.

Of course everyone who knows about the trouble sympathizes with Mr. Tatum.I can truthfully say that a man never lived in our town that had as manyfriends...

On April 17, Mr. Tatum went to the school house here to a program andas he came down the steps from the auditorium, Mrs. Tatum had hid in oneof the lower halls, and as he passed by she began to shoot, and every shotentered his body. As I am a doctor, I was called at once. He lived only afew minutes. She shot him five times with a 38 automatic...

Everyone was and is in sympathy with Mr. Tatum, and all wishing for Mrs.Tatum to get the limit. It was a premeditated, cold-blooded murder. Mrs.Tatum in is jail. They will have her preliminary trial next week.

All the very best people are going and we expect to use our influenceto get her just what she should have. If no one can care for the children,they will be carried to our State Home...

Tatum, Egbert J.

The Forsyth County News, 1917

Mr. Egbert J. Tatum, son of Mr. E.L. Tatum formerly of Cumming, diedat the home of Dr. O.T. Harris last Thursday night about 11 o’clock.

He was laid to rest in Cumming cemetery Saturday afternoon, funeral servicesconducted by Rev. T.T. Twitty of Norcross.

Egbert was about 26 years of age, and is survived by a wife and onechild.

[Born June 9, 1891, died June 28, 1917]

Tatum, Sallie

The North Georgian, November 23, 1923

Mrs. Sallie C. Tatum, aged 76 years, died at her home her Monday nightafter an illness of only a few days. Funeral services were held at the Baptistchurch Wednesday, Revs. A.B. Couch and G.C.Light officiating. Interment wasat Cross Roads cemetery. She is survived by six children; Mr. R.S. Tatum,Atlanta; Mr. Lee Tatum, Dawson; Mrs. Cleon Wright, Atlanta; Mrs. Alf Light,Buckhead; Mrs. R.E. Harrison, Atlanta; Mrs. Jim Light, Buford; one brother,Mr. Max Morehead, Buckhead; one sister, Mrs. Burruss, South Carolina.

[Sallie C. Morehead Tatum, born August 31, 1852, died November 19, 1923]

Terry, Mrs. ________

The Forsyth County News, September 27, 1923

Mrs. _____ Terry died at her home on Route 5 one day last week, and herremains were laid to rest at Bethel, after funeral services conducted byRev. R.H. Thompson. She is survived by several children and a host of otherrelatives...

Terry, John W.

The Forsyth County News, August 1, 1919

In loving memory of John W. Terry, who departed this life March 23,1919.

From all accounts he calmly and patiently bore his sickness. It seemshe gradually weakened away until death moved him to the great beyond, webelieve where there will be no more death nor sorrow to molest or make usafraid. He joined the Baptist church at Union Hill in August, 1865, movedhis membership to Sharon Church, and lived a very consistent membership forseveral years, when a rule was drawn in the church called an assessment,to which he said he could not agree and suffered the church to exclude him.While the writer of this and probably the church or they that knew him doesnot doubt his true and genuine religion, for he did love to talk about thereligion of our blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It seemed that it buriedhim up to the very depth of his soul to talk about that world beyond thegrave. Oh, the writer has spent so many happy hours in his company and withhim, for he came to see me in my affliction as long as he was able.

He was about 70 years old.

[Born August 9, 1848, buried at Sharon]

Terry, Joseph

The Forsyth County News, September 22, 1921

Mr. Joseph Terry died at his home in Atlanta one day last week, and hisremains were interred at New Hope in this county. He is survived by his wife,several children, and a number of other relatives and friends to whom weextend our sympathy.

[J.S., born March 9, 1851, died September 14, 1921]

Terry, Mindie

The Forsyth County News, April 13, 1922

Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shownus during the sickness and the death of our darling daughter and sister,Mindie Terry. We also thank Dr. W.W. Liles and Dr. Homer Liles for theirmedical aid. We also wish to thank Revs. Shore and Forrist for the kind wordsspoken at the funeral...

Mrs. O.A. Terry and children.

Terry, Mrs.. Sneary

The Forsyth County News, April 24, 1924

In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Sneary Terry, who departedthis life September 19, 1923, age 59 years, six months, and 16 days.

She was sick for one year and three days...

Mother joined the Baptist church when quite young...

Her remains were laid to rest in Bethel cemetery after funeral servicesconducted by Rev. R.H. Thompson.

Written by her heart-broken daughters, Mrs. Effie Bryant, ArizonaTerry.

[Aneary Terry, born March 3, 1864, died September 19, 1923]

Thomas, Mrs. Glen

The Forsyth County News, May 25, 1917

Mrs. Glen Thomas died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Barrett,Tuesday at 11 o’clock; and her remains were laid to rest in Cummingcemetery today (Wednesday) after funeral services conducted by Revs. J.W.Gober and G.W. Forrist.

Mrs. Thomas was about 18 years of age, and is survived by her husbandand one little child.

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The North Georgian, June 1, 1917

A very touching feature of the funeral of Mrs. Glenn Barrett Thomas,at the Baptist church last week, was the class-service arranged by Mrs. W.R.Hall, her former teacher, and rendered by classmates---all wearing theirclass colors of pink and white---the boys acting as pall-bearers, and thegirls carrying their class flower, the rose, of pink and white. At the church,they stood around the casket and sang “Saved by Grace” with MissMardell Estes at the organ. After the service, they marched in a body tothe cemetery, and at the grave sang “Shall We Gather at the River.”The members of the class who assisted in the service were Misses Irene Hughes,Una and Leta Pruitt, Imogene and Clara Mae Allen, Fannie Mae Wills, EdithIngram, Annie Harris, Floy Hill, Rose McAfee, Madge Brooks, Lillie Harris,and Messrs. John Ed Kirby, John Pilgrim, Ivan Otwell, Otis Pruitt, Lane Hayes,Willis Rogers.

[Nellie Clifford Thomas, born September 19, 1899, died May 22, 1917]

Thomas, Lydia Ann

The Forsyth County News, August 2, 1923

In remembrance of my mother, Lydia Ann Thomas. On the evening of July15, 1915 at 20 minutes till 7 o’clock the dear Lord saw fit to takefrom us our darling mother. She had been sick all the spring and summer butnever did give up to take to her bed until about two or three months beforeshe died...

Written by her daughter, Effie Gravitt.

Thompson, Bertha

The Forsyth County News, November 27, 1924

In loving memory of Bertha Thompson, who filled her mission here as aChristian on the 15th day of October, 1924. She was 25 years, three months,and seven days old...

Bertha was converted and joined Bethel Baptist Church in 1912...

Her body was laid to rest in Pleasant Grove cemetery, Revs. Andersonand Vaughan spoke many comforting words.

Bertha leaves a mother, step-father, four sisters, one brother, and ahost of other relatives...

...She had measles Christmas and came home to rest awhile and soon foundout that she had that dreadful disease, T.B.

Written by her sister, Emma Jones.

[Born July 8, 1899, died October 15, 1924]

Thompson, Billy

The North Georgian, 1914

“Uncle Billy,” as he was familiarly called, was born on the16th day of August, 1843, and died August 27, 1914, and was therefore inhis seventy-first year at his death. He was married on November 8, 1865 toMartha Hunt, and to this union 17 children were born, thirteen of whom areliving---ten girls and three boys.

When the Civil War broke out, he shouldered his musket and fought valiantlyfor the cause he thought was right, and during the entire bitter struggleof four years, a more patriotic or loyal soldier to the cause of the Confederacycould not be found than Billy Thompson.

He joined the Baptist church at Bethel in Forsyth County in early lifeand moved his membership to Hopewell in Milton County, where it remaineduntil his death.

...He lived to see all his children come to the years of maturity, andto these, as well as to his companion, his memory will be a pricelessheritage.

For several years he had been in ill health, suffering a great deal ofthe time, but with patience and fortitude...

In addition to his family, he is survived by a number of grandchildrenand brothers and sisters.

Thornton, Mr. C.W.

The Forsyth County News, September 27, 1923

Mr. C.W. Thornton died at his home on Route 1 Tuesday, and his remainswere laid to rest at Beaver Ruin Wednesday, the funeral services being conductedby Revs. Anderson and Burgess. He has been suffering for a long time andhis death has been expected. He is survived by his wife, several children,and a host of other relatives...

Charles W., born 1880, died 1923]

Tidwell, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Milton

The Forsyth County News, March 2, 1922

A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Tidwell died one day last week.We extend sympathy to these parents...

Tinsley, Caroline

The Forsyth County News, May 22, 1924

Mrs. Caroline Tinsley, 86 years of age, died at her home on Route 2 Thursdayand her remains were laid to rest at Friendship Friday, after funeral servicesconducted by Rev. J.M. Anderson. She is survived by a number ofrelatives...

Tollison, Oscar

The North Georgian, April 14, 1922

Mr. Oscar Tollison died at the home of his parents at Smyrna, GeorgiaSaturday morning, April 8. His remains were brought to his sister’s,Mrs. Olen Merritt, where it remained until Sunday morning when his body wascarried and deposited in Friendship cemetery to await the final day. Thefuneral services were conducted by Revs. A.B. Couch and J.L. Wyatt. Oscarwas 34 years old, and leaves father, mother, sisters, brothers, besides alarge number of other relatives...

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The Forsyth County News, April 13, 1922

Mr. Oscar Tollison died at the home of his father, Mr. E.H. Tollisonof Smyrna last Friday, and his remains were laid to rest at Friendship Sunday,after funeral services conducted by Rev. A.B. Couch. Oscar was a big-hearted,whole soul young man of about 23 years, and has hundreds of friends in thiscounty...

[Born October 26, 1887, died April 8, 1922]

Tribble, Ruth

The Forsyth County News, March 15, 1918

On Saturday, September 8, 1917, the death angel visited the home of Mr.and Mrs. T.P. Tribble and bore away their loving little daughter, Ruth. Shewas sick two weeks and suffered untold suffering. In spite of everythingthat medical skill and loving hands could do the Lord said come unto me.

She was laid to rest on Sunday in a beautiful cemetery in Florida toawait the second coming of our blessed savior.

Truelove, Bart

The Forsyth County News, March 2, 1922

In loving memory of my dear Uncle Bart Truelove, who departed this lifeDecember 23, 1921. He was born April 28, 1882

It was a shock when the news came to us that Uncle Bart had hung himselfand no cause could we ever think that made him do such a thing. He was agood man, being 39 years, seven months, and 27 days old at the time he hunghimself, and was liked by all who knew him...

He leaves a wife and two children----one boy and one girl---and threebrothers and five sisters to mourn his loss...

He always enjoyed himself, always had a pocket full of money, too, andeverything he wanted, it looked like at the time of his death. He lived atFitzgerald, Georgia, and the day before he hung himself, he said he was goingto write to mama, but didn’t.

Oh, dear Aunt Lucy, you have lost your dear husband and left alone inthe troublesome world with your children...

Written by his niece, Onell Hansard.

Turner, Mrs. C.M.

Forsyth County News, November 2, 1933

Mrs. C.M. Turner, who was widely known here as Miss Mattie Merritt, diedat her home in Buford from pneumonia on October 16. She had been a suffererfor a number of years from a complication of diseases, but her death cameas a shock to her many friends. She was reared near Cumming, but since hermarriage 13 years ago has resided in Buford where she made many warmfriends.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church of which shewas a member by Rev. H.B. Mays, her former pastor, and entombment in theBuford cemetery.

Vernon, Infant of D.B.

The Forsyth County News, June 6, 1921

The little 18 months old infant of Mr. D.B. Vernon died one day lastweek and was buried in the cemetery here. We extend our sympathy to themin the loss of their little child.

Wade, Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Willie

The Forsyth County News, May 11, 1922

A little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wade died one day last week andwas buried at Pleasant View. We extend sympathy...

Waldrip, George

The North Georgian, January 14, 1921

Mr. George Waldrip, who lives near Midway Church, committed suicide Wednesdayby shooting himself in the head. Financial worries is supposed to be thecause of the act.

Waldrop, Wallace

The Forsyth County News, February 14, 1924

In memory of Wallace Waldrop. On November 22, 1923 a gloom was cast overthis community by the death of our beloved brother and friend, Wallace Waldrop.He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Waldrop...

Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove conducted by Revs. Warrenand Thompson.

[Wallace T. Waldrip, born November 23, 1903, died November 24, 1923]

Wallis, Glen

The Forsyth County News, June 20, 1924

Glen, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Wallis of Route 1, died oneday last week, and his little body was laid to rest at Friendship, Revs.Moore and Thompson conducting the funeral. We extend our deepestsympathy...

Wallis, Mrs. K.F.

The Forsyth County News, December 24, 1924

Mrs. K.F. Wallis died at the home of her son, Mr. J.S. Wallis near Bufordon Wednesday of last week. Her remains were laid to rest at Zion Hill, Rev.C.A. Wallis conducting the funeral services. She was formerly a residentof this county and was 90 years, eight months, and two days old at the timeof her death. She was left a widow in early life, her husband being killedin the Civil War. She is survived by three sons, W.B. and G.H. Wallis ofthis county and J.S. Wallis of Gwinnett County.

[Kessiah F. Wallace, born April 15, 1834, died December 17, 1924]

Wallis, M.T.

The Forsyth County News, August 22, 1929

As the clock was striking eight on Tuesday night, August 13, 1929, thesoul of M.T. Wallis took its flight.

He was born March 31, 1849, and lived to the ripe old age of 80 years,four months, and 13 days.

He was married to Martha Redd August 13, 1867, on the same date exactlythat he died, having been married for 62 years.

And to them was born 11 children, two of them preceding him to theirreward, and the remainder of the children are as follows: W.M. Wallis ofTexas, A.T. Wallis of California, T.A. Wallis of Canton, Georgia, J.B. andAlex Wallis of Cumming. The girls are, Miss Dora Wallis of McCala, Alabama,Mrs. Minnie Bruce of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Mrs. Della Martin and FannieRoper of Cumming.

Mr. Wallis was known to most of the people of this and adjoining counties,as he was the organizer and President of the annual singing at Cumming andnever missed except the two last ones, and that was on account ofillness...

Wallis, Marion J.

The Forsyth County News, August 15, (1909?)

Mr. Marion J. Wallis, aged 80 years, one of the oldest citizens of thecounty, died Tuesday night and was buried at Friendship Wednesdayafternoon.

Mr. Wallis leaves a wife and numbers of children and other relativesand friends who will miss him. Peace to his ashes.

[Born April 5, 1829]

Waters, Mrs. W.A.

The Forsyth County News, May 22, 1924

Mrs. W.A. Waters, who was Mittie Mincey before her marriage to W.A. Waters,was born 1866 and departed this life April 16, 1924. She professed religionat the age of 15 and joined the church...

She was married to W.A. Waters at the age of 34 and made him a true companionuntil the separation by death, and to this union three children were added,and one has gone on before her, while brother Waters and two boys are leftto mourn her loss.

Sister Waters was sick for four months....

Webb, Uncle Joel

The North Georgian, September 7, 1923

Uncle Joel Webb died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Trib Shirley,near Ocee, Monday last. He had been sick for more than a year, and whilehis death was not unexpected, it has caused sadness in the hearts of allwho knew him. He was a little over 86 years old.

His remains were laid away Tuesday at Union Hill, the funeral servicesbeing conducted by Revs. McConnell and Light.

Besides his wife, Mr. Webb is survived by four children: Mrs. TribbleShirley of Milton County, Mr. J.A. Webb of Norcross, Mr. M.W. Webb of Cumming,and Mrs. R.E. Hope of Tifton, Georgia.

[Born May 28, 1837, died September 3, 1923]

Welborn, A.B.

The North Georgia Baptist Leader, November 6, 1896

A.B. Welborn, aged 85 years, 1 month, and 30 days died at his home sixmiles east of town on the 30th ult. and was buried at the cemetery at thisplace 31st ult. Rev. J.E. Rorie officiated; also Rev. John Mashburn and Col.H.P. Bell...Mr. Welborn was the oldest citizen in that part of the county,having settled at the place where he died about the year the county was formed.He was said to be an old time Methodist and believed strong in supportingthe pastor. He had some good traits of character and was a quiet, honest,and independent man.

[Aulston B. Welborn, born August 31, 1811, died October 30, 1896, buriedCumming]

Westbrook, Ida

The Forsyth County News, June 27, 1919

In loving memory of Ida Westbrook, who departed this life the 21st dayof January, 1919. She was married to T.J. Westbrook April 23, 1888. She wasborn July 22, 1873, and joined the Baptist church at Bethlehem in August,1888, and lived a Christian life until the Lord said, “It is enoughto come up higher.” She was loved by all who knew her. She leaves ahusband, eight children, a lot of grandchildren to mourn her loss is hereternal gain...

Westbrook, John R.

The Baptist Leader, January 3, 1896

Chestatee Lodge No. 102, F. & A.M., December 12, A.D. 1895, A.L.5895.

Wooley’s Ford, Georgia

Whereas, it has pleased God the Grand Master of all true Free and AcceptedMasons to call our brother John R. Westbrook from labor to refreshment bydeath and summoned him to the Grand Lodge above on the 11th day of Novemberlast

Therefore be it resolved, That in the death of our worthy and belovedbrother J.R. Westbrook, this lodge loses one of its best members, the M.E.church one of its shining lights, the county one of its best citizens, thewife an affectionate husband, the children an affectionate and lovingfather...

A.J. Julian, W.E. Bolding, T.J. Brice, Committee

[John Reese Westbrook, born October 14, 1837, died November 11, 1895]

Wheeler, Child of Early

The Forsyth County News, September 27, 1923

A little child of Mr. Early Wheeler died Tuesday and its body was laidto rest at Coal Mountain Wednesday, Rev. G.C. Light conducting the services.This is the third death in this family this year, and we join the many friendsof Mr. Wheeler in sympathizing with him...

Whitmire, Annie Mae

The Forsyth County News, June 27, 1919

In remembrance of Annie Mae Whitmire. The death angel visited the homeof E.M. Whitmire on December 2, 1918 and took from him his most beloved wife,which leaves the home very dark and gloomy. The Lord giveth and the Lordtaketh away. She was the most devoted Christian and had been since childhood.She was kind and had a smile for all who met her. There are many friendsto mourn her death as well as relatives. There are two little children, aboy age five and a girl age three, which must be raised to meet their motherand baby sister in heaven.

By her loving sister-in-law, Lillie Whitmire

Whitmire, E.S.

The Forsyth County News, May 24, 1923

Mr. E.S. Whitmire died suddenly at his home near town last Friday afternoon,and his remains were carried to Salem for funeral and interment Saturday,the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J.M. Anderson. He is survivedby a wife, several children, and a host of other relatives...

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The North Georgian, May 25, 1923

Mr. Sam Whitmire died suddenly at his home two miles southwest of townlast Friday. His remains were carried to Salem for burial Saturday, Rev.J.M. Anderson preaching the funeral. Mr. Whitmire was about 37 years oldand leaves a wife and several children...

[Samuel E., born May 31, 1875, died May 18, 1923]

Whitt, Ruth

The Forsyth County News, May 23, 1919

The many friends of Mr. C. H. Whitt of Mat will deeply sympathize withhim in the death of his five-year-old daughter, Ruth, which occurred Friday.Her little body was laid to rest at Pleasant Grove Saturday, Rev. F.C. Owenconducting the funeral service.

Wilbanks, Adaline

The Forsyth County News, February 1, 1923

Mrs. Adaline Wilbanks died at the home of her son, Mr. G.W. Wilbanks,in Cordele last week, and her body was laid to rest at that place. She issurvived by two sons and a number of other relatives..

Willard, J.H.

The North Georgian, May 30, 1919

Mr. J.H. Willard, a good citizen of the county, died at his home on Route4 Friday of last week and was buried at Coal Mountain Saturday. Funeral serviceswere conducted by Rev. G.W. Forrist.

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The Forsyth County News, November 7, 1919

In memory of our dear father, J.H. Willard, who departed this life onMay 23, 1919, and was laid to rest in Coal Mountain cemetery May 24, 1919,Rev. J.L. Wyatt conducting the funeral. He joined the Baptist church whenquite young and lived a Christian life until death. How hard it was to givefather up, but the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. He has paid thedebt we will all have to pay sooner or later. If we live as father did wecan meet him in heaven, where there will be joy forevermore. Father talkedtwo hours before he died. He wanted everybody to live right and meet himin heaven. The golden gate was open wide, a gentle voice said “come,”the angels on the other side welcomed our father home...

Father leaves a wife, 11 children, and a host of other relatives to mournhis loss.

Written by his son, Minor and Estella Willard, Lawrenceville, Georgia.

[Born May 19, 1856, died May 23, 1919]

Williams, Bryan

The Forsyth County News, November 9, 1917

Mr. Bryan Williams, the son of Mrs. S.J. Williams of Route 6, who wentto Texas a few weeks ago for his health and did not improve, started on areturn home Monday, and died while en route at some point in Alabama.

He had an attack of fever last spring, which settled on his lungs, causingtuberculosis, and went to Texas thinking perhaps a change in climate wouldbenefit him.

Bryan was a good boy, and was very popular among the young people, andhis death is a great shock to his friends.

His remains were brought to his home and laid to rest in Corinthcemetery.

He is survived by his mother, a sister and a host of other relativesand friends to whom we extend sympathy.

Williams, Mrs. J.L.

The Forsyth County News, March 21, 1919

Died at her home near Corinth last Sunday night and her remains werelaid to rest at Corinth Tuesday, funeral services being conducted by Rev.J.W. Thomas in the presence of a concourse of sorrowing relatives andfriends.

Mrs. Williams was about 65 years of age, and is survived by her husband,one daughter, and a host of other relatives and friends to whom we extendsympathy.

Williams, Mrs. J.M.

The Forsyth County News, November 20, 1924

Mrs. J.M. Williams died at her home on Route 4 Monday and her remainswere laid to rest at Friendship Tuesday, Rev. J.M. Anderson conducting theservices. She is survived by her husband, several children, and a host ofother relatives...

[Florence O. Williams, born March 18, 1861, died November 16, 1924]

Williams, Twins of Mr. and Mrs. John

The Forsyth County News, June 28, 1923

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Route 4 will sympathizewith them in the death of their twins, two years old, which occurred thisweek. One of them died Sunday and the other Wednesday. They were laid torest at Friendship...

Williams, Mary Louise

The Forsyth County News, April 25, 1919

In loving memory of Mary Louise Morris Williams. On March 16, 1919, sheheard the welcome plaudit “well done, come up higher.” If evera soul was ready to meet its Savior, we believe she was. She lived a sweetunassuming Christian life, always ministering to the needs and pleasuresof those about her...

Her devoted daughter, Mrs. J.C. Riddle

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The Forsyth County News, August 22, 1919

A tribute of respect dedicated to my dear aunt, Mary Louise Williams,born Dec. 25, 1835, married Sept. 3, 1875, died on the beautiful Sunday eveningof March 18, 1919...

Her life was so beautiful and upright...

During her four years confinement to the sick room, I have often entered,and oh, what a sad spectacle was presented to my eyes; everything had a lonelyappearance; not one solitary thing could I look at without thinking ofher..

Written by her nephew, Mercer Williams.

Williams, W.J.

The Forsyth County News, June 2, 1927

Mr. W.J. Williams, formerly of this county, died at his home at FloweryBranch Monday and his remains were laid to rest at Zion Hill, Hall County,Tuesday, Rev. Holland conducting the funeral services. Mr. Williams was 75years of age. Besides his daughter, Mrs. S.M. Stripland of Cumming, he issurvived by several children and a host of other relatives and friends towhom we extend sympathy.

Wills, Preston

The Forsyth County News, April 20, 1917

In memory of Preston Wills, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Wills. Prestonwas 17 years old when he died, and he was a fine young man loved by everyonethat knew him; he had a kind word and was kind to all he met. He went tothe city to try to be a useful man, but the Lord saw fit to take him away.We don’t know but the Lord takes the young as well as the old.

Wise, Nancy

The Forsyth County News, April 20, 1922

In loving memory of Nancy Wise, who departed this life July 21, 1921.She was laid to rest in Coal Mountain cemetery after funeral services byRev. Wallace.

She leaves a mother, three sisters, and three brothers and a host ofrelatives...

She was sick three weeks...

She joined the Baptist church when young and lived a Christian life tilldeath.

Wolfe, Roy

The Forsyth County News, April 24, 1924

The body of Mr. Roy Wolfe, who as drowned at sea some time ago, was broughthome and laid to rest in the Thalley cemetery near Coal Mountain Wednesdayin the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

[William Roy Wolfe, born October 3, 1894, died June 4, 1922]

Wood, Infant of Gene

The North Georgian, July 8, 1921

The young son of Mr. Gene Wood died last Saturday night and was buriedat Haw Creek Sunday afternoon. We extend sympathy.

Wood, Rev. H.F.

The Forsyth County News, November 11, 1918

Rev. H.F. Wood, a prominent Baptist minister...died at his home in Hartwelllast week. He served Lawrenceville Baptist Church for several years and hada number of friends in this county.

Wood, Mrs. Mitchel

The Forsyth County News, May 9, 1929

Mrs. Mitchell Wood, aged 20, died at the home of her sister at Buford,where she was visiting, on last Saturday and her body was brought to Sharonand laid to rest on Sunday, Rev. Nalley conducting the funeral services.Besides her husband and baby, she leaves a host of relatives...

[Essie, born January 20, 1909, died May 4, 1929]

Wood, Velvie

The North Georgia Baptist, 1901

A gloom was cast over Cumming last week by the sad intelligence of thedeath of Mrs. Velvie Estes Wood, which occurred at her home in Savannah onWednesday.

Mrs. Wood was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Estes andthe idol of their hearts. She had a host of friends in and around Cumming...Theremains were brought to her old home and laid to rest in the family buryingground, one mile north of Cumming, to await the resurrection. The burialservices were conducted by Rev. G.L. Barnwell in the presence of a largenumber of sorrowing relatives and friends.

[Medora Velvie Estes Wood, born April 12, 1870, died May 9, 1901. Note:Estes cemetery is south of Cumming.]

Wood, W.M.

The Forsyth County News, September 28, 1922

Mr. W. M. Wood died at his home one mile west of town on Saturday nightand his remains were laid to rest at Haw Creek Sunday after funeral servicesconducted by Rev. J.M. Anderson. He is survived by a wife and several childrenand a host of other relatives...

[William Marion Wood, born September 25, 1872, died September 25, 1922]

Woodliff, A.H.

The Forsyth County News, December 18, 1924

Mr. A.H. Woodliff, formerly of this county and representative in thelegislature for several terms, died at the home of his daughter in FloweryBranch one day last week, and his remains were interred in that town. Heis survived by several children and a host of other relatives...

 Worley, Evaline

The Forsyth County News, May 25, 1917

Mrs. Evaline Worley died at the home of her son, Mr. R.R. Worley Mondaynight, and her remains were laid to rest at Zion Hill Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Worley was about 65 years of age, and is survived by several childrenand a number of other relatives and friends.

Worley, Mrs. J.H.

The Forsyth County News, June 12, 1924

Mrs. J.H. Worley died at her home on Route 2 Saturday, and her remainswere laid to rest at Friendship Sunday afternoon, the funeral services beingconducted by Revs. Anderson and Wyatt. She is survived by her husband, twochildren, and a host of other relatives...

[Elizabeth, born November 10, 1884, died June 7, 1924]

Wright, Solomon

The Forsyth County News, February 3, 1927

Mr. Solomon Wright, aged 79 years, and one of the best known citizensof the county, died at his home near the river last Saturday and was buriedat Haw Creek Sunday, the funeral being conducted by Rev. G.T.Hunt. He issurvived by his wife, several children, and other relatives.

[Born April 17, 1846, died January 29, 1926]

Wyatt, Mrs. Joseph

The Forsyth County News, September 26, 1921

At about 6 o’clock Sunday p.m. September 24th, the death angel cameto our home with a summons and delivered it to our dear mother, who answeredit with the going of her spirit...

In her going, she leaves five children, Mrs. T.H. and Miss Pearl Wyattof Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Coltrane of California, Mrs. Worley of Alpharetta,and Mrs. J.W. Wallace of Orange, Georgia and several step-children, amongthem is Rev. J.L. Wyatt of Ball Ground.

Youngblood, Mrs. S.M.

The Forsyth County News, September 27, 1923

Mrs. S.M. Youngblood died at the home on Route 5 one day last week, andher remains were laid to rest at Shady Grove, after funeral services conductedby Revs. Thompson and Mullinax. She is survived by her husband, several children,and a host of other relatives...

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The Forsyth County News, April 24, 1924

In loving memory of our dear grandmother, Mrs. S.M. Youngblood, who departedthis life September 19, 1923. She was born July 15, 1859, lived to be 65years, two months, and five days old when the Lord said you have sufferedlong enough...

Grandmother was taken sick in August and they took her to Gainesvilleto the hospital. She stayed 13 days and didn’t seem to improve any andthey carried her back to her home, and she lived about six weeks when theLord called her home.

Grandmother joined the Baptist church when quite young...

She leaves a husband, four daughters, five boys, one daughter gone onbefore, 24 grandchildren, one sister, besides a host of other relatives...