MONROE COUNTY OBITUARY INDEX

(The Obituary Collection is Alphabetical by Surname)

(Please be aware of Copyright Information.  Obituaries published after 1923 are in general copyrighted by the newspaper publishing the obituary and may not be reproduced without specific written permission.) In addition we ask that obituaries be for deaths prior to 1940 and that no living individuals be named in the obituaries.  (Please note names of some survivors have been intentionally left blank whenever they might still be living.)

A   B   C-E   F-H   I-M   N-S   T-Z
(Other Obituaries may be located in ARCHIVES)
** Indicates edited obituary
Mrs G S Abercrombie
Mr C H Abernatha
Mrs F G Abernatha
Amanda Elizabeth Abernathy
Mrs Fannie Ingram Abernathy
J S Abernathy
Mrs J S Abernathy
Walter M. Acree
L. Q. Adams
William D. Adams
Antoinette C. Dewberry Alexander
Mrs. M. E. Alexander
Mrs. Nettie Alexander
Georgia A. Allen
John Allen
Otis Allen
Tom Allen
Mrs. Wiley Allen
American Heroes in France
Mrs. J. P. Amerson-(Annie Lavonia Pritchett)
W. B. Amos
Hon. W. D. Amos
Mrs. Rebecca Anderson
Infant Andrews
John Roy Argo
Mrs. J. T. Arnold
Mrs. Mamie Arnold
R. T. Asbury
 
Obituary of MRS. G. S. ABERCROMBIE, Monroe Advertiser, December 21, 1917, Contributed by Jane Newton
The many friends of Mrs. G. S. Abercrombie, will learn with sorrow of hear death Wednesday night at nine o'clock at her home near Russelville. She will be buried on Friday at __ o'clock at Culloden. A more extended notice will be published later.
 
Obituary of MR. C. H. ABERNATHA, from The Monroe Advertiser, January 5, 1906
**Mr. C. H. Abernatha, died at home last Friday. County coroner and mercantile business. About 50 years old. Services at residence Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. interment in Oakland Cemetery.
 
Mrs. F. G. Abernatha (The Monroe Advertiser, June 16, 1911)
At six-thirty o'clock last Friday, the angel of death bore away the spirit of Mrs. F. G. Abernatha.  Death came to her at the home of her daughter Mrs. A. Ayers, after an illness of about five months of dropsy. She bore her afflictions with patience and fortitude never complaining of her condition.  She longed for the time to come when she would greet her Father and be in his presence with the holy angels.  During her sickness she sang often the praises of God.  She told her daughter and friends that she was ready and willing to go.
    For many years the deceased resided in Forsyth with her husband, Mr. Charles Abernatha, who died about nine years ago.  The remains were brought to Forsyth Saturday morning and laid to rest in Oakland cemetery beside her husband.
    Mrs. Abernatha was about fifty-five years of age and had been for years a faithful member of the Congregational Methodist Church.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. Ayers, of Buchanan and one granddaughter. 
 
The Monroe Advertiser, 19 February 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)  We deeply sympathize with Mr. Earl Abernathy in the death of his wife, which occurred Tuesday, Feb 10 after a long period of ill health.  She was one of our community’s most beloved women and had spent almost her entire life in Dillards district.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ingram and a devoted member of Ephesus church.  A loving wife, a good neighbor and a true friend.  I have known “Miss Fannie” ever since I was five years old and loved her like my own Aunt.  She was such a good friend to my mother as well as myself.  NELLIE GREY
 
Mrs. H. L. Abernathy Dies at Goggansville.  (Monroe Advertiser, Thur. June 6, 1919.  Submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson)
    The death of Mrs. Amanda Elizabeth Abernathy, wife of Harbard L. Abernathy, of Goggansville, occurred at the family home Saturday after a lingering illness.  Besides her husband, is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Annie Lee Jackson, Bloomingdale, Mrs. Jessie Edmonds of Bolingbroke, Mrs. Fitzhugh Beasley of Reidsville and E. R. Abernathy of Goggansville.  Funeral services were held at Union Primitive Baptist church, which she joined in early girlhood, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Geo. D. Godard conducting the services.  Mrs. Abernathy was the daughter of the late Moses Dumas, a well know Primitive Baptist preacher of Goggansville.  She was 47 years of age.  
 
J. S. ABERNATHY KILLED BY SHOCK. (The Monroe Advertiser, July 7, 1932.  Submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson)
FORSYTH MERCHANT LOSES HIS LIFE AS RESULT OF STORM; OTHERS RECEIVE SLIGHT INJURIES.
Mr. John Abernathy, 67, one of Forsyth's best known and oldest merchants was electrocuted about noon Friday during a severe electrical and rain storm.
During the storm a 2300 volt wire was blown across the smaller voltage wire leading to Mr. Abernathy's store in the Forsyth business section, heavily overcharging them.  Mr. Abernathy in the rear of his store, reached to turn on an electric light and upon touching the socket, the current passed through his body, burning his hand and killing him almost instantly.
    Mr. Gideon Snow, a clerk in a store near Mr.  Abernathy's place was knocked across the room and suffered a burned arm when he attempted to operate an electric cash register, which also was heavily overcharged by a fallen wire.  Several other people were shocked by the high voltage from the wire that killed Mr. Abernathy.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his wife and four children, Katherine, Gertrude, Bluford and Davis.
Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. Geo. Goddard, of Milner, from the residence at 11 o'clock Sunday morning.  Interment was in Forsyth Cemetery.
 
The Monroe Advertiser, 24 Feb 1944, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 
Mrs. Abernathy
Dies After Brief Illness Funeral services for Mrs. J. S. Abernathy, esteemed citizen of Monroe county, who passed away Tuesday night at the age of 68, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Bramblett Funeral Home with Rev. Paul McKnight, pastor of the Forsyth Methodist church, conducting the services.  Interment was in the city cemetery.
The survivors were two sons, B. L. Abernathy of Macon and D. J. Abernathy of Forsyth, and two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Pierce and Mrs. Fred Lewis, both of Forsyth.
 
WALTER M. ACREE: The Monroe Advertiser, 27 February 1930 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)
Walter M. Acree Dies At Camilla Sunday
The following account of the death of Mrs. Walter M. Acree, father of Mrs. H. E. Newton, is taken from The Macon Telegraph: 
Camilla, Ga., Feb 25—Walter M. Acree, 58, died at his home in Camilla Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness of four months.  Mr. Acree was born near Camilla and lived his entire life in the community.  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Acree, pioneer settlers of Mitchell county.  The remains were interred at the new cemetery this morning at 10 o’clock.  The pallbearers were B. H. Jenkins, Dan Palmer, P.C. Cullens, E. J. Vann, B. E. Carlisle, F. A. Brown and Leon Perry.  The honorary pallbearers were C. D. Crow, Dr. McDaniel, W. L. Butler, G. B. Baggs, T. G. Tyson, W. H. Bullard and W. E. Holton.  Mr. Acree was a farmer and a member of the Methodist church.  He is survived by one brother, W. G. Acree, of Savannah, and one sister, Mrs. J. L. Brown, of Camilla; one son, Max Acree, of Orlando, Fla., and four daughters, Mrs. H. E. Newton, of Forsyth, Mrs. Mamie Sue Mills, of Camilla, and Misses Martha and Aurora Acree of Camilla. Rev. A. W. Reese, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. W. T. Halstead, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. Mr. Mitchell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the funeral. 
 
Obituary of MR. L. Q. ADAMS, from the Monroe Advertiser, May 15, 1930
Died Saturday, May 10. Five children: Albert, 17; Lois 16; Addie May, 14; Otis, 10; Ben, 6:  (written by Mrs. J. T. Pritchett)
 
Obituary of Mr. WILLIAM D. ADAMS, from The Monroe Advertiser, Jan. 29, 1915
** 1/25/15---Mr. William D. Adams, of the Lamont community, resided across  the Monroe county line in Upson County, died Tuesday morning of pheumonia.  Member of Fredonia church.  Interred in church cemetery.  Survived by wife, who before her marrige was Miss Eliza Elliott, and one son, and Mr. William Adams, and two daughters, Miss Lillia Adams and Mrs. Robert Richardson
 
Obituary of Antoinette C. Dewberry Alexander as written in "The Monroe Advertiser" dated April 1, 1920.
Mrs. Nettie Alexander
Mrs. Nettie Alexander was born August 27th, 1853; died March 22nd, 1920. She was all her life identified with Monroe county. Her paternal and maternal ancestors, the Dewberry's and Wright's were all prominent Monroe county people. In early maidenhood she married John Locke Alexander, to whom she was a tower of strength in many ways. She was remarkable for industry, frugality and loyalty to her husband and children. Ever a gracious friend, while her social world was limited, she illustrated all the better characteristics of really true womanhood.  She in early life joined the Methodist church and was ever a faithful consistent member. Indeed, she was in the exalted name a Christian; (Rest of obituary unreadable.)  (Note by submitter: Antoinette C. Dewberry - daughter of James Madison Dewberry and Jane Francis Wright. Headstone gives year of 1855 as her birth year.)
 
Obituary of Mrs. M. E. ALEXANDER, Monroe Advertiser, January 10, 1913 Contributed by Jane Newton
IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL OF MRS. ALEXANDER
Much loved Lady is Laid to Rest in Oakland Cemetery.  Floral Offerings Beauthiful.
On last Friday morning, from her home on West Johnson Street, the funeral of Mrs. M. E. Alexander was held.  It was an impressive funeral, conducted by Rev R. M. Dixon, assisted by Dr. A. Chamblee.  They spoke most feelingly of the value of a consecrated mother to the world and dwelt especially upon the beautiful life of this Christian woman, and the rich heritage left to the children and the people of this community in her wonderful example.  At the conclusion of the service, the casket, buried beneath a mass of floral offerings sent by sorrowing friends, was carried to Oakland cemetery, where the last rites were said.  The pall bearers were the sons and grandsons of Mrs. Alexander.  As a mark of respect the stores in Forsyth were closed during the hours set apart for the ceremony.  So exemplary was her life, so excellent was her example of faithful service and devotion to the cause of her Lord that the entire community feels that it has lost one of the noblest characters.  Among the out of town people who attended the funeral were Mrs. Hazelle Champlain of Montevallo, Ala., Mrs. A. S. Edmonson and Miss Mamie Edmonson of Eaton, Mrs. J. W. Pound of Atlanta, and Mrs. J. F. Hodges of Macon.
 
Mrs. Nettie Alexander Monroe Advertiser, April 1, 1920
Mrs. Nettie Alexander was born August 27, 1853; died March 22nd, 1920.  She was all her life identified with Monroe county.  Her paternal and maternal ancestors, the Dewberry's and Wright's, were all prominent Monroe county people. In early maidenhood she married John Locke Alexander, to whom she was a tower of strength in may ways.  She was remarkable for industry, frugality and and loyalty to her husband and children.  Ever a gracious friend, while her social world was limited, she illustrated all the better characteristics of really true woman She in early life joined the Methodist church and was ever a faithful and consistant member.  Her heritage in her children are ___ which make the crowning glory of motherhood.  L. O. Hollis
 
The Monroe Advertiser, November 1908 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 
The Death of an Estimable Lady
Mrs. Georgia A. Allen Dies in Her Eightieth Year—Leaves Large Family of Children
After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Georgia A. Allen breathed her last at her home in the city at an early hour Monday morning. Mrs. Allen was born in 1829, and had she lived until next February would have been eighty years of age.  She had been a member of this Methodist church for a number of years, and her noble deeds and Christian efforts stand forth as a living monument (sic) to the character of her beautiful Christian life. The deceased was the widow of Rev. William G. Allen, who died in this city a number of years ago.  She was a mother of nine children, all of whom survive her.  There are three sons, George W. Allen of Atlanta, Rev. B. P. Allen of Cedartown and Prof M. C. Allen of Forsyth, who is teaching school at Blakely; and six daughters, namely, Mrs. Sidney Babcock of Arkansas, Mrs. Vista Redding of Douglasville, Mrs. F. N. Wilder of Forsyth, Mrs. Frank Siler of Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Evans Patillo of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Fred W. Johnson of Franklin, N.C.  All of the children were with Mrs. Allen during her last illness and ministered to her with beautiful devotion. The funeral exercises were conducted at the Methodist church Monday morning at eleven o’clock by Rev. George Yarbrough, assisted by her pastor, Rev. J. a. Timmerman.  The interment was in Oakland cemetery. The Monroe Advertiser, 20 November 1908, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 
Tribute to Mrs. Allen.       Editor of Monroe Advertiser,  Dear Sir:  We, the faculty and students of the colored Normal and Industrial school, wish the (sic) express this as a tribute to the late Mrs. G. A. Allen, who departed this life November 16, 1908.

            During our struggle for existence within the past few years, God gave us this noble hearted christian (sic) friend.  Her deep and prayerful influences we feel keenly.  We prize greatly the tokens contributed to our school at various times by her and we trust she has received the rich reward prepared for the faithful in the “Great Beyond.”  Respectfully, Wm. M. Hubbard, Prin. 

 

JOHN ALLEN The Monroe Advertiser, December 1902 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)

Pioneer Citizen Dead  Mr. John Allen, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe county, died on Sunday night at his home near Dame’s Ferry.  He was buried from Holly Grove church on Monday afternoon.  Rev. M. L. Carswell conducted the burial service.  The deceased was a widely known and esteemed citizen.  His wife, six daughters and three sons and a number of grand-children survive him.  He is said to leave behind eighty living descendants.  Had he lived until the last day of December , he would have been eight-five years of age. (born 30 December 1818; died 30 November 1902).

 
OTIS ALLEN   (The Monroe Advertiser, Feb. 17, 1911)
    Otis Allen was born August 14, 1887, and died February 2nd, 1911.  Otis [passed away at his father's home near Smarrs, Thursday morning about four o'clock, death ensuing from a complication of diseases.
    Otis had been sick for several months, but his condition was not considered serious until a few days prior to his death, which was a great shock to his family and host of friends.
    Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Allen, one brother, Claude Allen, and four sisters, Mrs. Ed Beasley, Mrs. Neal Beasley, Mrs. Mack Spear and Miss Eunice Allen.  All live near Smarrs.
    Within the compass of these brief years was embraced a life that was manly and true, the after glow of which will linger long in the hearts of those who loved him best.  During his boyhood days the devotion to mother and sisters was marked.  During the eighteen months of his married life, when he had a home of his own, his love and devotion for his wife was chracterized by the same unselfish spirit.  All during his sickness, his devotion and trust in his wife, mother and father was grand and noble.  While suffering greatly one night he told his mother that he was trusting in God.
    Otis joined Mount Zion church when a boy of sixteen.  The funeral services were conducted at this church Friday morning at eleven o'clock, bu Rev. J. W. Hunt and the interment was in the Little cemetery at twelve o'clock.  A very large crowd attended the services.  The many beautiful and floral wreaths placed on the casket attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held by those who sincerely mourn his death. 
    Just in the bloom of young manhood, just when life promised to be wonderously fair, God saw fit to call him up higher.  Brasvely he answered and with trust in his leader, he passed onward out of sight to the home not made with hands.
    "He leaves this world without a tear, save for the ones he held so dear."  To heal their sorrows, Lord decended, And to the loved ones proved a friend"
 

The Monroe Advertiser, 19 January 1917 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 

In Memory of Mr. Tom Allen 

            On Tuesday, December 18, about 10:30 o’clock the death angel visited the home of Mr. J. W. Allen and bore away his loving brother, Mr. Tom Allen, who died after an illness of fourteen weeks.  He was united in Holly Grove church at early boyhood.  Uncle Tom was born in 1862 and died at the age of 54 years old.  His remains were entered (sic) at Holly Grove cemetery among a host of friends and relatives.  (A lengthy poem follows.) Uncle Tom is survived by five sisters.  They are:  Mrs. Tom Pippin, of Forsyth, Mrs. Thom Adams, of Juliette, Mrs. Dock Edwards, of Dames Ferry, Mrs. George Beasley and Mrs. Jimmie James, of Macon, and two brothers, Mr. J. W. Allen, of Macon, and Mr. J. M. Allen, of this place.  A niece, MARY ANNIE ALLEN.

 
Obituary of MRS. WILEY ALLEN, as written in "The Monroe Advertiser", dated March 22, 1912.  Contributed by Jane Newton
    On February 13th, Mrs. Wiley Allen of Smarrs was called to her death she was confined to her room and suffered intensely.  She was 52 years old in January and had been a consistent member of the Methodist church since early girlhood.  She leaves a heartbroken husband, four daughters, Mr. Ed Beasley, Mrs. Neal Beasley, Mrs. Mack Spier.  Mrs. Fayette Roquemore and one son, Mr. Claude Allen besides a host of relatives and frients who mourn with them in her going away.  She is greatly missed in her home and community, but we feel assured that she was prepared to go as she left this evidence.  So weep not loved ones, she is now free from suffering and sorrow.  Her remains were interred at the family burying lot near Smarrs.        
 
VISITS GRAVE OF THOMAS W. HOLLIS. (Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 31, 1919. Submitted by Jane Newton, transcribed by E. Robertson)
    JUDGE BARTLET TELLS OF CARE GIVEN RESTING PLACES OF THE AMERICAN HEROES IN FRANCE
-BACK FROM TOUR.
    Judge C. L. Bartlett, well known Macon lawyer and former member of congress from the Sixth Georgia district, returned to Macon Sunday from a three months' visit to England and northern France.
    His journey was largely on business affairs, but he and Mrs. Bartlett made an extensive tour over northern France, visiting the battlefields where American Soldiers fought in the great war, the Toul sector, the Argonae, Chateau Thierry, Belleau Wood, St. Mihiel and all of the principal fields of action in the war where Americans laid down their lives were visited.  Judge Bartlett visited the cemeteries that the United States government has made for the permanent resting places of the American dead. 
    "There are a good number of these cemeteries," said Judge Bartlett, "Where our boys are being buried after their removal from the original graves on the battlefields.  I saw the graves of about 50,000 American soldiers, which is the majority of those who fell in France.  Each grave has a white cross, and bears the name and organization of the fallen hero."
"At the Fere enTardenois cemetery there are 35,000 men buried; at Belleau Wood, about 1,400 marines; at Thiscourt, about 4200; at Serennas at Nestles 3500; at Romagna, which is the Argonne cemetery, 21,200.
    The government has an organization on duty at these cemeteries permanently.  From sox to ten burials are made a day.  The work is being excellently performed.  An army officer is in charge of the work at each cemetery, and is willing and anxious to exchange letters with the people in this country in regard to the men buried.  These officers are glad to give all information possible to the fathers and mothers or other relatives of our buys who gave up their lives.
FLOWERS ON 151ST GRAVES.
    "I saw the graves of a large number of American soldiers in the cemetery near Paris, Fere le Chise, and also the graves of 22,000 of our men buried in England.  I have the names and places where are buried all the dead of the 151st Machine Gun Batallion.  There is a grave registration office in Paris, near Madelaine on the Rue d'Anglais, where full information is kept on file. My wife and I put flowers on the graves of the men of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion who were killed.  We brought back pictures of their graves.
    "The following men who were members of the 151st Battalion are buried in the Serennes et Nestles cemetery in section "N", Plot 2, which is near Fere en Tardenois:
Otis Knight of Macon
Thomas B, Hollis of Forsyth
Ben F. Grenne, of Clinton
E. P. McWilliams of Macon
Private Collins of Macon
Private Davis of Macon,
Frank Hunt of Milner
    "Lieutenant Joe N. Neel, Jr.,. also of Macon, is buried in the Thiacourt cemetery, and C. L. Bunting, Macon, is buried in the Argonne cemetery at Ramagne.
    "The care takers of these cemeteries are willing at any time to write full information in regard to the graves.  Our visit was a very enjoyable one, though we were, of course, made to feel very sad when we came to view the graves of the heroes from our very home. Our government is sparing no expense or labor to afford every fallen soldier a fitting resting place.  Macon News." 
 

The Monroe Advertiser, 29 January 1942, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 

Mrs. J. P. Amerson, Dies at Forsyth Home 

            Mrs. J. P. Amerson died at her home in Forsyth late Saturday after an extended illness.  She was 64, and the former Miss Annie Lavonia Pritchett.  Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Highway Methodist church.  Surviving are three sons, W. L. Amerson, of Macon; and C. C. and P. J. Amerson of Forsyth; and three daughters, Miss Earline Amerson of Macon; Mrs. N. B. Martin of Fort Balley; and Mrs. Maude Rozia, of Maryland. 

The Monroe Advertiser, 29 January 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)  

Mrs. J. A. Huddleston Dies At Tallapoosa 

            Tallapoosa—Mrs. J. A. Huddleston, of Tallapoosa, died at her home here Sunday night after an illness of five months.  She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. M. S. Word of Atlanta, Mrs. Frances Nixon of Birmingham, and Miss Faye Huddleston of Tallapoosa, Ga; a granddaughter, Mrs. W. P. Drew of Brunswick; three grandsons, Irving H. Sloan of Miami, Joe H. Sloan of Seattle, Wash., and Walker Jack Sloan of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. G. W. Newton, Forsyth.

            Funeral services were held in Forsyth Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Methodist Church. 

 

The Monroe Advertiser, 4 June 1895, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 

Death of W. B. Amos
One of Forsyth’s Prominent Citizens Passes Away 

            Wednesday evening last, just after the lingering rays of the setting sun had ceased to kiss the surrounding hills Mr. Willie B. Amos departed this life at his home in this city.

            Mr. Amos was born and brought up to the years of his youth in Knoxville, GA.  He came to this city in his youth with his father, Rev. E. M. Amos.  Arriving at his maturity he entered into and was engaged in the mercantile business for several years.  The writer was for a time associated with him in business and found him to be a thorough business man of the utmost integrity.

            For the past ten or twelve years he has managed the agency of several fire insurance companies in this city and has done the principal fire insurance business and in a most satisfactory manner.  He was a true friend, decided in his convictions and loyal to duty in every relation of life.

            He united himself with the Missionary Baptist church in his young manhood and was true and faithful to his religious duties and convictions to the end.  As a deacon of the church and Sunday school superintendent he was truly diligent and faithful.  As a citizen he was true and steadfast in the advocacy of whatever tended to the general good.

            The funeral services at the Baptist church at 3 o’clock Thursday evening were attended by a number of friends and were conducted by Rev. M. H. Lane assisted by Rev. C. A. Turner, of Macon, who pronounced an impressive eulogy upon the deceased, after which the remains were escorted to Oakland cemetery and placed at rest in the family burial lot.

            He leaves a widow, three sons, two married daughters and a multitude of friends to mourn his death.  The Advertiser joins the entire community in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

 
Obituary of Hon. W. D. AMOS, The Georgia Enterprise, June 6, 1895Phyllis Thompson [email protected] November 18, 2003, 9:28 pm

  Hon. W. D. Amos, one of the best and most popular men in Monroe county, died at his home in Forsyth Friday. He was a brother of Mrs. Samuel D. Lee, of Covington, who attended the funeral services Friday.
 

The Monroe Advertiser, 28 September 1917, (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 

            Miss Rebecca Anderson, of Proctor’s District, Monroe county, died September 20.  Miss Anderson was born September 20, 1833, her death occurring on her 84th birthday.

            The death of Miss Anderson marks the passing of one whose life record is unique in the annals of Monroe or any other county.  It is permitted to few during these days to live to the ripe old age of eight-four years.  Of fewer still can it be said that for eighty-four years they resided at the same place and during that period were never more than twenty miles from home.  Another remarkable feature in the life history of Miss Anderson is that she had never seen a train nor rode in an automobile; she had never even visited Forsyth.  Her death, therefore, leaves a vacancy in the ranks of those rare citizens who, for almost a century have found contentment in the quietude of their own firesides.  

 
 "County News Items", from the Monroe Advertiser, Oct. 8, 1915
The Infant Baby of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews was buried Friday at Piedmont.
 
The Monroe Advertiser, 26 Oct 1939 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg)

Woods Accident is Fatal to John Argo

Failing to reach safety by a few feet, a Moran farmer died Friday under a falling tree and the body was discovered Saturday.  The victim was John Roy Argo, who left home Friday afternoon to cut wood. The body was found Saturday and a Monroe county coroner’s jury came to the conclusion that a tree which he cut fell on him. A limb lay across the back of his neck.  It was reported that condition of the body indicated Mr. Argo died about 1 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Argo was born in Macon, the son of William Argo and Mrs. Margaret Winter Argo, and in recent years had been engaged in farming at Moran.  Surviving are a sister, Mrs. F. L. Tyner, Moran; two brothers, T.V. Argo, Macon, and W. D. Argo, Brunswick.  The body was taken to Hazlehurst for funeral and burial.
The Monroe Advertiser, 29 Oct 1942 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 
 

The Monroe Advertiser, 30 May 1913 (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 

Death of Mrs. J. T. Arnold 

            One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in sometimes was that of Mrs. J. T. Arnold who died at her home near Russelville Wednesday after an illness of several months.

            She was the oldest daughter of Mr. Nat Walts of Cabaniss and was married to Mr. J. T. Arnold about fifteen years ago.  A good neighbor, a true friend, a devoted wife and mother; her going away leaves a vacancy that will be very hard to fill.  Five children and four step children are left to mourn the tender guidance and loving council of a wise mother.  But her life work was ended and we sorrow not as those that have no hope for we feel she has heard the blessed command:  “Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of the Lord.”

            She was a consistent member of the missionary Baptist church and was ever ready to do her Master’s biding.  The funeral services were conducted at Cabaniss Baptist church at 10 o’clock Thursday morning by Rev. T. H. Vaughn, in the presence of a large crowd of old friends and former neighbors, the casket resting under a bower of beautiful flowers. The remains were interred in the family lot at the Cabaniss cemetery.

            To the bereaved family we extend heartfelt sympathy.  Think not of your loved one as dead, but as just beginning to live and living on a higher plane; free from all sorrow and suffering.  (This is followed by a poem.) 

 
Obituary of MRS. MAMIE ARNOLD, from The Monroe Advertiser, Sept. 15, 1938
Mrs. Mamie  P. Arnold, 74, a native of Monroe County, passed away in Macon Friday.  Born in Monroe, daughter of J. R. Watson and Mrs. Mary Ponder Watson.  Member of Russellville Baptist church.  Surviving are her husband, Joe F. Arnold, two daughters, Mrs. A. E. Lane, Macon; Mrs. Alexander Britt, Milledgeville; a son, James R. Arnold, Macon; two granddaughters, Misses Margaret Ruth and Josephine Britt; and a sister Mrs. J. W. Johnston of Forsyth
 

The Monroe Advertiser, 21 October 1910  (Transcribed by Evelyn Bugg) 

Forsyth Man Dies in Macon
Professor R. T. Asbury, aged 85 Years
Passes Away Monday at Home Of His Daughter, Mrs. L. A.
  Banks

R. T. Asbury, aged 85, President of Bessie Tift College (Monroe College) 1872-79 and 1885-90, died in Macon, Tuesday, and his remains were interred in Oakland cemetary, (sic) Wednesday in the presence of the faculty and students of Bessie Tift and his old friends and acquaintances in Forsyth.  He was the oldest graduate of Mercer University and a Confederate soldier.  Only two children survive him, Mesdames L. A. Banks and C.A. Turner, of Macon.

 

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