of people who either lived in Mitchell County or were related to residents
Obituary of Edgar Thomas Fitzgerald as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 19 Jul 1940. Camilla, Georgia. Taken suddenly ill with a heart attack on Thursday, 11 Jul 1940,, afternoon of last week, Mr. Edgar Thomas Fitzgerald, well known Camilla citizen, died at his home on North Harney Street at 6:00 PM. Friends throughout Camilla, sadly shocked by his sudden passing, quickly gathered at the stricken home to offer every sympathy and assistance to the bereaved family in their hour of sadness. Funeral services took place at the home Friday, 12 Jul 1940, at 4:00 PM, conducted by the Rev S. H. Bennett, pastor of Camilla Baptist Church, in the presence of a large assemblage of sorrowing neighbors and friends. Pall bearers were Messrs. Wyatt Arline, I. Macey, Jim Williford, H. Tuggle, Lester Butler, Zack Worsham and L. A. Harper. J. R. Bramlett was in charge of funeral arrangements. Interment was in Oakview Cemetery. Mr. Fitzgerald was fifty-five years of age and had lived his entire life in this county. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Thomas Fitzgerald Sr. and was born and grew up in the Greenwood Community. He engaged in farming until he moved to Camilla about twenty years ago. Serving in different business capacities since coming to Camilla he had a wide circle of friends to whom his death has brought sadness and who will not forget his jolly, friendly manner to all. Mr. Fitzgerald had been a member of the Baptist church since early in life. The deceased is survived by his wife, the former Miss Grace Griner, and three children, two daughters, Mrs. G. C. Mroczkowski, of Albany and Miss Dorothy Fitzgerald, and one son, Mr. Tom Hardwick Fitzgerald. Also surviving are his aged mother, Mrs. Emma S. Fitzgerald of Greenwood Community and three brothers, Mr. Guy H. Fitzgerald of Greenwood; D. Warner Fitzgerald of Camilla and Joe Brown Fitzgerald of Albany and one sister, Mrs. Clara DeGraffenreid of Greenwood. Many friends throughout the county sympathize deeply with the family in their grief.
Obituary of Emanuel Roy Griner as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 10 Jun 1938. Camilla, Georgia. The entire town received a shock late Monday, 6 Jun 1938, afternoon, when it was announced that Mr. Roy Griner had just died while plowing in his field. Mr. Griner was 46 years of age, unmarried and lived with his mother, Mrs. Mary Griner and farmed. He had been in ill health for more than two years and had been warned that his light might go out as a candle. His mother insisted that he let the plowing alone until he could feel stronger, but about 5:00 PM he harnessed his mule and he and a Negro plow-hand went to the field, while at opposite ends of the row, the Negro heard him call and on looking up, discovered him on the ground. He was dead when he reached. Deceased was a quiet young man and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was the son of the late Emanuel Griner. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 7 Jun 1938, afternoon at Cool Springs Church, conducted by the Rev Jim Rigsby. Surviving are his mother, who is 78 years of age; two brothers, Bud and George Griner of Hartsfield; five sisters, Mrs. Jesse Hinote, Mrs. Eli Clark, Mrs. Cliff Moore, Mrs. Julius Clark, Mrs. Fannie Pittman, all of Sale City.
Obituary of Charlie Wilson Harris as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 15 Dec 1938. The death of Mr. Charlie Wilson Harris, which occurred at the home of Mrs. J. W. Howell, Friday, 8 Dec 1938, evening last, enlisted the sincere sympathy of every one, white and black, especially as it caused the widowhood of a brave little woman and made orphans of three small children, the youngest of which was only 3 weeks old the day its father died. Staying in the job, fighting forest fires to prevent the destruction of his employer's property, cost Charlie his life, for through exposure, over-exertion and smoke, he contracted pneumonia. He was employed as care-taker on the large Colquitt plantation in Baker County, and was there with his oldest little boy, when he was taken sick following the fire. His wife and young baby being at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. Rackley, therefore he came to his sister. He received every attention that three loving sisters, nurses and doctors and friends could give but death claimed him at last. Charlie was 36 years of age, a man that every one liked, honest and upright in character. He moved here just over the line, in Colquitt, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harris, from Marion County, when he was a lad in his early teens. Eleven years ago he was married to Miss Carrie Belle Mansfield. This is the fifth time death has taken one of the Harris family in the past six years, father, mother, brother and sister. Beside the wife and children, Travis, 8; Margaret, 5; and the infant, three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Howell, Mrs. L. D. Miller and Mrs. T. B. Burgamy survive him. He was funeralized at the Methodist church Saturday, 10 Dec 1938, afternoon, with the Rev E. B. Sutton conducting the funeral and the Davis Brothers of New Light, furnishing music. Interment was in Sale City Cemetery.
Obituary of Martha Bell Stripling Lastinger as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 30 Dec 1938. Camilla, Georgia. Coming as a sad shock to numerous relatives and friends throughout the county was the sudden death of Mrs. Martha Stripling Lastinger, wife of Mr. E. P. Lastinger, and a woman generally loved by all who knew her. Her death, which took place at her home near Camilla followed on illness of nine days from pneumonia. The end came Christmas morning, 25 Dec 1938, at 7:15 AM. Funeral services were held Monday, 26 Dec 1938, at 11:00 AM at Oakview cemetery in the presence of a large company of sorrowing friends. Services were conducted by Rev S. H. Bennett and Rev Frederick Wilson. Pall bearers were W. H. Nix, C. C. Thomas, J. J. Dixon, C. L. Joiner, A. J. Rigsby and C. E. Pollock. J. R. Bramlett was the undertaker in charge. Mrs. Lastinger was sixty nine years of age. She was born near Camilla 25 Jun 1869, and spent her entire life in this county. She was the former Miss Martha Bell Stripling, daughter of the late Lawrence G. and Harriet Hays Stripling. At the age of nineteen she was happily married to Elisha Perry Lastinger with whom she lived for fifty two years before death severed the tie, their wedding anniversary coming last Friday. The early part of her married life was spent in Pelham and she lived for many years with her family in Camilla. She had been a member of the Methodist church since early in life. She is survived by her husband and the following children: A. C. Lastinger of Albany; C. L. Lastinger, A. P. Lastinger, Miss Alda Lastinger and Mrs. Judson Rigsby, all of Camilla and Mrs. T. D. Preston of Newton. Her eight grandchildren are Roy, William, and Cecil Lastinger of Camilla; Alfred and Martha Sue Lastinger of Albany; Peggy Rigsby of Camilla; David and Ronald Preston of Newton; and one great grandson, David Lastinger of Albany. She leaves two sisters, Miss Ora Stripling and Mrs. J. B. Wilson of Pelham. There are a number of near relatives and close friends who were deeply saddened by her death. The bereaved family have the warm sympathy of friends of this entire community and elsewhere in their severe loss.
Obituary of Rosa May Jenkins Luckey as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 23 Jun 1933. Camilla, Georgia. Mrs. Rosa May Lucky, a woman greatly beloved in Camilla where she lived for many years, died Monday, 19 Jun 1933, at 4:00 AM at her home in Baconton following a lengthy illness. News of her death brought sorrow to many life long friends in this community. She was the widow of the late W. H. Lucky, of this place. Mrs. Lucky was a devoted Christian and since her youth had been a faithful member of the Baptist church. Her life in Camilla left an impression for good with all who knew her, especially with young people. For the past three years the deceased has been making her home with her daughter, Miss Lily May Lucky, who is a teacher in the Baconton School. Besides her daughter she is survived by two step-daughters, Mrs. Albert Thornton of Hopeful and Mrs. Susie Durham of Brinson, and one sister, Mrs. E. J. Coram of Benevolence. Funeral services were held Monday, 19 Jun 1933, afternoon at Mt. Zion Church, east of Camilla, Rev Lee Knowles, of the Baconton Baptist Church, conducting the services. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery. Pall bearers were: L. C. Fleming, J. B. MIller, Jr., Dr. R. P. Jackson, J. G. Bowls, A. E. McCollum and Walter Jackson. The Camilla Hardware & Implement Co. had charge.
Obituary of Laura Griner Moore as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 Aug 1936. Camilla, Georgia. SALE CITY, Ga., Aug 17>>The home of Mr. Jude Moore is desolate and sad, for his wife, Mrs. Laura Griner Moore, fell asleep Tuesday, 11 Aug 1936, at the John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, where she had been for treatment several days following several weeks illness at home. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday, 12 Aug 1936, afternoon, conducted by Robert Smith of Pelham and interment was in Cool Springs Cemetery. the deceased was quiet and unassuming and although a thoughtful neighbor and friend, at home was where she was at her best, a devoted and loyal wife, and unselfish mother, her going away has created a void that no one can fill. She was 57 years of age, the eldest child of Mrs. May E, and the late Mr. Emanuel Griner. She was married to Mr. Moore 24 years ago. Besides her mother and husband surviving her are her one son, Ferdinand, age 17; three step-children, Mrs. T. S. Moore of U. S. Army in Hawaii; Mr. John Frank Moore of Sale City and Mrs. Grady Parker of Omega; three brothers, Bud and Roy Griner of Sale City; George Griner of Hartsfield; sisters, Mrs. Jesse Highnote, Mrs. Eli Clarke, Mrs. Cliff Moore, Mrs. Julius Clark of Sale City; and Mrs. Fannie Pittman of Savannah, all of whom have our sympathy.
Obituary of James Aubrey Palmer as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 19 Mar 1937. Camilla, Georgia. Mr. Aubrey Palmer, better known as "Cooney," and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. Palmer, of near Camilla, was fatally injured last Saturday. 13 Mar 1937, night when he was caught between his own car and a car driven by Mr. Hubert Clarkson, of Baconton, as the latter machine struck from behind, just inside the city limits of Baconton. The accident occurred about 11:00 PM. Death was instantaneous to Mr. Palmer, his body being crushed beyond recognition between the two cars. Mr. Clarkson, driver of the other automobile, suffered facial and internal injuries and was rushed immediately to the hospital in Albany for treatment. His condition later was reported not serious. Mr. Wilbur Seay, also of Baconton, who was riding with Mr. Clarkson escaped with minor injuries. Mr. Robbie Crosby, of Camilla, who was riding with Mr. Palmer, was not injured in the crash. Mr. Palmer and Mr. Crosby, en route to Albany, were having some difficulty with their car and Mr. Palmer was standing at the rear of the machine when the wreck occurred. Mr. Clarkson, returning to his home a short distance north of Baconton, sideswiped the parked car crushing Mr. Palmer between the two machines. Both cars were badly damaged by the force of the collision. Sheriff W. H. Baggs and Deputy Sheriff Groover Jones arrived on the scene a short time after the accident and identified the body of Mr. Palmer, when his brother, Mr. Alton Palmer, arrived at the scene. There were no witnesses to the wreck but residents of Baconton report that Mr. Clarkson evidently saw the parked car a very few feet ahead as he blew his horn just an instant before the crash occurred. The accident occurred inside the city limits of Baconton, it is said, and the car was standing under an electric light over the highway. Just why the driver of the other car failed to see him sooner cannot be accounted for. It was simply one of those unexplainable accidents that happen without apparent reason. Hundreds of friends and loved ones from far and near gathered at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. Palmer Monday, 15 Mar 1937, at 3:00 PM to attend the funeral of their son, James Aubrey (Cooney) Palmer, prominent and widely loved young Mitchell Countian, whose tragic death Saturday night has caused a grievous shock to friends throughout this section. Numerous and lovely floral pieces sent by friends and sympathetic acquaintances blanketed the casket and were banked about the room where the service took place. Rev S. H. Bennett, pastor of the Camilla Baptist Church, conducted the rites and rendered tribute to the life of the deceased. The pall bearers serving, all close friends of Mr. Palmer from childhood, included Messrs. Lamar Metcalf of Atlanta; John Maples of Baconton; Randolph Holton of Bainbridge; Morris Cross, Harry Hilliard, F. L. Lewis Jr., Lamar Wingate and L. S. Bush. After the simple service at the home was concluded, the body was laid to rest in Akridge Cemetery. Sorrowing friends and relatives filled the cemetery and lined up around the opened grave where the Masonic rites were conducted with Mr. W. J. Penn, of Macon, Grand Secretary of Royal Arch Masons of Georgia in charge, and the body consigned to the grave with all the honors of the order. James Aubrey Palmer, who was given the pet or nickname of "Cooney" in his early childhood, has always been called by that name. He was thirty one years of age, when untimely death overtook him. He was born and reared in the well known Palmer home near Mt. Zion, where hospitality, friendliness and interest in the fine things of life, have been maintained by the large family, ow whom "Cooney" was the third son. He received his early education in Camilla school and graduated from High School here with the class of 1922. He then attended Gordon Institute at Barnesville and afterward studied at University and Mercer University. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a Mason and a Shriner. At the time of his death he was Secretary of Camilla Chapter R. A. M. He held a position with the Columbian Peanut Co. at the Bainbridge plant. Mr. Palmer's outstanding characteristic was his rare type of personality. Optimistic, kind and benevolent toward all, his friendliness and cheery smile were part of him and never changed through the years. He had endeared himself to all who knew him and his death has caused a general sorrow. Early in life he united with the Baptist church, to which he gave faithful and loyal service through life. Mr. Palmer is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Palmer, three brothers, J. C., Alton and Donovan all of Camilla; and six sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Faircloth, Mrs. B. M. Archibald of Camilla; Mrs. W. C. Dewitt of Sale City; Mrs. Harry Branch of Cocoa, Fla.; Mrs. A. J. Osteen of Williamston, N. C.; and Miss Elsie Palmer of Waverly Hall. Among the friends from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Zade Kenimer, Miss Mary Johnson, Miss Nellie Burgin, Miss Myra Warren all of Waverly Hall; Mrs. Paul Ellison, Miss Margaret Ellison, Reese Ellison, of Americus; Miss Dorothy McQuaig, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Holton, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Metcalf of Bainbridge; Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Slade of Moultrie and Mr. J. J. Penn of Macon. A warm and genuine sympathy, in which friends of the entire county join, is extended to the heartbroken family in their loss.
Obituary of Mary Viola Lofley Rackley as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 22 Nov 1935. Camilla, Georgia. Mrs. Mary Viola Rackley, widow of the late Cornelius Rackley, and pioneer citizen and widely loved woman, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Brooks, in this community, Sunday, 17 Nov 1935, at 3:30 PM, after an illness of only a few days. Loved ones and friends were constant in attendance at her bedside during the last hours, with tender care and loving ministration. Funeral services were held Monday, 18 Nov 1935, at 3:30 PM at the Mt. Zion Church, where a large number of friends and relatives gathered to pay their last tribute of lave and honor to this good woman. Services were conducted by Rev S. O. Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Church, assisted by Rev J. T. Rigsby, of near Sale City. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. After services in the church, Mrs. Rackley was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery beside her husband who preceded her to the grave about thirty eight years ago. The pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased. They were: Mr. J. C. Hinson, Mr. George Hinson, Mr. Frank Brooks, Mr. Earnest Rackley, Mr. Lyman Hinson and Mr. Charlie Ray Booth. Mrs. Rackley was 76 years of age. She was born 11 May 1859, in Macon County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lofley. She moved to this county in her childhood where she grew up as the county grew and witnessed development of the county from large areas of virgin woods to farms, towns, and communities. The fine, dauntless spirit of the pioneer woman was hers and characterized her long and worthy life. Industry, modesty and undying loyalty to her family, home, church and neighbors describes Mrs. Rackley's old fashioned womanhood, which still lives on in example and influence to bless the generations of her children. Her faith in God was her strong rock through the changing years of life and she had been a happy Christian since young womanhood when she united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She spent practically all of her life in this community until recent years, she had been making her home among her children. Mrs. Rackley was the mother of fifteen children, eleven of them surviving her. They are: Mrs. Mamie Hinson of Hinsonton; Mr. Carl Rackley of Baconton; Mr. George Rackley of Camilla; Mrs. John Brooks of this community; Mrs. L. L. Brightwell of Coolidge; Mr. Lloyd E. Rackley of New Boston, Texas; Mr. E. E. Rackley of Camilla; Mr. Leslie Rackley of Climax; Mr. Joe Rackley of Spence; Mrs. Jim Williams of Camilla; and Mr. Eldon Rackley of Camilla. She also leaves fifty-two grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, also a host of friends and a large number of relatives. Mr. Lloyd E. Rackley, of New Boston, Texas, did not arrive in time for the funeral but was expected to arrive some time Tuesday afternoon. We extend our deepest sympathy to the heart broken family and other near relatives.
Obituary of Blanche Willorene Brooks as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 9 Jun 1939. Numerous friends throughout the county were sadly shocked by the death of Miss Blanche Willorene Brooks, sixteen year old school girl and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brooks, of Pebble City Community, which occurred at 12:15 PM at Putney Memorial Hospital after a three days illness. She was taken ill Monday and was carried t the hospital, where she underwent an appendix operation. Miss Brooks was the only daughter of her parents and grew up in Pebble City Community. She attended Pelham High School up to the end of the recently closed school year and was a popular and active student. Funeral services have been arranged to take place Thursday afternoon at 4:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Rev S. O. Thomas will conduct the service and a group of Pelham school class mates will act as pall bearers. Interment will be in the cemetery near the church. Warm sympathy of numerous friends goes out to the heartbroken parents in their loss.
Obituary of Lee A. McDaniel as written in "The Pike County Paper" dated 4 Nov 1948. Mr. Lee, as he was familiarly called by his friends and associates died of a heart ailment, 21 Oct 1948, and left us to endure a great loss. Friendliness, it seems to us, is an art and not everyone who smiles and says, "friend, friend", possesses it, Mr. Lee did. A warm friendship puts meaning into life. Little children loved him, young people admired him. The friend you like is the friend who comes to you in a smiling way--with a howdy-do got us ringing true. What a precious memory for his companion who survives him. His daughter, Mrs. D.F. Tinsley and son Clarence have much to treasure. One son, James, preceded him in death must surely know the joy of his arrival. Grandchildren were James, Knoxville, TN; Oliver Lee, Albany, GA; Larry and Elaine of Denmark, SC. Great grandchildren were Gail and Sylvia of Albany, GA.
Obituary of Mildred Emily Pitts McGuirt as written in "The Albany Herald" dated 16 Feb 1983. The funeral service of Mrs. Mildred P. McGuirt, 61, of 508 West Ogelthorpe Blvd., who died Saturday, 12 Feb 1983, will be conducted at Kimbrell-Stern Chapel with internment in Riverside Cemetery. A native of Albany, Mrs. McGuirt was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, William A. McGuirt of Albany; a daughter, Miss Vickie McGuirt of Albany; a brother, Cecil Pitts of Albany and two grandchildren.
Obituary of William A. "Shorty" McGuirt as written in "The Albany Herald" dated 24 Jul 1991. The funeral service of William A. "Shorty" McGuirt, 69, of 232 Cordele Road, Lot 73, who died Sunday, will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the grave side in Riverside Cemetery. A native of Putney, Georgia, Mr. McGuirt had resided here all of his life and was a painter. An Army veteran of World War II, he attended Albany schools and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Vickie M. Short of Lee County; a half brother, Jack M. Hughes of Marietta; and two grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Vickie M. Short, 180-B Shawnee Street in Leesburg. Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Cecil Bouchelle Pitts as written in "The Albany Herald" dated 18 Dec 1998. Cecil B. Pitts, 86, of 2122 Edgewater Drive died Wednesday at Phoebe Putney Hospital. The funeral will be at 3:30 PM Saturday, 19 Dec 1998, at Kimbrell-Stern with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery wit Masonic Rites. The Rev Dr. James M. Ramsey will officiate. A native of Waycross, Mr. Pitts was retired from the U. S. Postal Office in 1976. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Senior Adult Class No. 2 Sunday School, Downtown Exchange Club, Golden "K" Kiwanis Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Association of Retired Persons, and Albany Area Retired National Guard Association. He was a member and Past Member of Dougherty Lodge No. 591 F&AM, member and Past Monarch of AlBan Grotto, 32d Degree Scottish Rite Mason, 33rd Degree Scottish Mason and a member of York Rite bodies. he was also a member of Hassan Shrine Temple and was retired from Georgia Army National Guard with rank of Command Sergeant Major. Survivors include his wife, Wilma R. Pitts of Albany; four sons, Robert L. and Richard Pitts of Albany; Rodney Pitts of Lake Blackshear and Ray Pitts of Lee County; and 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 7-8:30 PM today at the funeral home.
Obituary of John Russell Adams Sr. as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 14 Jun 1957. John Russell Adams, age 79, beloved Camilla citizen passed away at Mitchell County Hospital, 10 Jun 1957, after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 12 Jun 1957, at 3:00 PM, from the First Baptist Church in Camilla, with Rev Charles Duncan in charge, assisted by Rev P. J. Keadle and Rev N. H. Williams. Interment was in Oakview Cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Active pall bearers were Floyd Douglas, C. A. Stevenson Jr., Charles Taylor Jr., J. V. Jackson Jr., and Joe B. Adams. Honorary pall bearers were W. F. Cullens, W. C. Adams, B. L. Holton, A. B. Cochran, R. M. Fleming, Joe Dixon, Charles Taylor Sr., C. F. Brimberry, Grover Burson, R. M. Marshall, J. V. Jackson Sr., J. G. Johnson, Julian Rivers, Frank Twitty, Dr. M. W. Williams, Dr. A. A. McNiel and C. A. Blanton. Mr. Adams was born and reared in Mitchell County. He was the son of the late Wyatt Adams and Mary Seigler Adams. He was married to the former Miss Jessie Walters. Prominent in religious and civic circles, he was a member and former deacon of the First Baptist Church. He was co-owner of the former Adams and Fleming Department Store, a farmer and landowner in Mitchell County. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Captain J. R. Adams Jr., USAF, Cloquet, Minnesota, and Dr. W. W. Adams of Clinton, SC; one daughter, Mrs. Edmond Kitchens of Douglas, Ga; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Sanders of Camilla and Mrs. H. L. Adams of Pelham.
Obituary of Ida A. Eubanks Akridge as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 22 Nov 1940. Mrs. J. B. Akridge, prominent and widely beloved woman, died at her home in Pebble City community Monday, 18 Nov 1940, at 9:00 PM after an illness of a few days duration. News of Mrs. Akridge's death was unexpected and caused genuine sorrow among friends throughout the county Tuesday when it was learned that the gentle spirit of this good woman ha quietly slipped away. Funeral services took place Wednesday, 20 Jan 1940, at 11:00 AM at Antioch Methodist Church at Pebble City, of which Mrs. Akridge had been one of the leading members. Rev E. C. Dowdy, her pastor, conducted the rites, which were attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives The floral offerings were numerous and unusually lovely. After the service the body was laid to rest in the family lot in the cemetery. Hand Trading Company was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Akridge was born in this county 10 Sep 1871 and lived her entire life in this county. She was Miss Ida Eubanks, and was the daughter of the late J. E. Eubanks and Anna McManus Eubanks. She was married 10 Jan 1895, to James B. Akridge, with whom she lived in happy union for more than forty five years before death severed the tie. Though lived quietly her life was one filled with worth and usefulness. In the rearing of her family of children her beautiful example of motherhood and loyalty to high ideals, in her church where she loved to serve in any needed capacity, and in her community where through loving service she endeared herself to all, the years gathered a rich harvest of influence and well doing. Her death is mourned by hundreds of friends throughout the county. Mrs. Akridge is survived by her husband and four children, J. W. Akridge and Mrs. H. A. Caton of Pebble City; C. E. Akridge of Pelham and Mrs. Mack Clark of Plant City, Fla. she leaves also one sister, Mrs. R. P. Palmer, and five brothers, J. I. Eubanks, R. J. Eubanks, J. L. Eubanks, R. L. Eubanks, all of Pebble City community, and O. A. Eubanks of Newton. Six grandchildren survive also. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of numerous friends in their sad loss.
Obituary of Marvin Jefferson Akridge as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 30 May 1952. Marvin Jefferson (Charlie) Akridge, prominent Mitchell County farmer died Wednesday, 21 May 1952, at 11:00 PM at his home in Pebble City community following a short illness. Mr. Akridge had been in failing health for the past several months. News of his passing caused widespread sorrow among numerous friends of this county and section. Funeral services took place Saturday, 24 May 1952, at 3:00 PM at Antioch Methodist church at Pebble City where Mr. Akridge had worshiped since childhood. The Rev Nathan H. Williams of Camilla conducted the service and was assisted by the Rev W. H. Littleton and the Rev A. T. Rigsby of Sale City. Nephews of Mr. Akridge serving as pall bearers were; C. E. Smith, Paul Smith, Alton Palmer, Allen Eubanks, L. B. Edwards, John Cates, Tom Akridge and Leon Davis. Interment was in Akridge cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge. The son of the late Elihu and Nancy Adams Akridge, Mr. Akridge was born in Mitchell County near Camilla, 7 Jul 1877. He had lived his entire life in Mitchell, being a member of a family that produced an unusual number of large and successful farmers. Mr. Akridge retired about a year ago on account of ill health. Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Lee Turner of Pebble City; Mrs. T. B. Hancock of Doerun; one son, Phillip B. Akridge; two sisters, Mrs. Jesse F. Smith and Miss Alice Akridge; two brothers, Jim and T. E. Akridge.
Obituary of Charlie Warner Brooks as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 11 Feb 1960. Charlie Warner (Babe) Brooks, age 60, died at his home unexpectedly Friday, 5 Feb 1970, and funeral services were held Sunday, 7 Feb 1960 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church out on the Moultrie Road. Rev Jasper Sadler and Rev Hugh Brinkley officiated and interment was in the church cemetery. The Masonic Lodge from Pelham performed an honorary escort and some were active pall bearers. The Lodge had charge of graveside rites. Bramlett Funeral Home had charge of funeral arrangements. Mr. Brooks was born in Mitchell County on 20 Jun 1988, son of the late Warner and Mary Griner Brooks. He was a farmer and landowner in Mt. Zion community, member of Pelham Masonic Lodge and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Blanche McQuaig Brooks; one brother, L. B. Brooks; three nieces and three nephews.
Obituary of Alice Mansfield Burnett as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 1 Apr 1955. Mrs. H. N. Burnett, 83, beloved Mitchell County woman died on Thursday, 24 Mar 1955, of last week at the home of her son, Albany Policeman Morton Burnett, in Albany at 2:30 PM following a several months illness. Mrs. Burnett, the former Miss Alice Mansfield of Sale City, was the daughter of the late Lizzie and Henry Mansfield of Mitchell County and had lived most of her life in this county. She was the wife of the late Reverend H. N. Burnett of Sale City. Surviving Mrs. Burnett are four sons, Morton of Albany, Douglas of Tampa, Fla.; Silas and Turner of Sale City; a daughter, Mrs. W. H. Peacock of Perry, Fla; two brothers, Morgan and Miles Mansfield of Newton; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services took place at Sale City Baptist Church Friday, 25 Mar 1955, at 11:00 AM conducted by the Rev Willie Brown, Rev O. M. Cates and Rev P. J. Keadle. Interment was in Sale City cemetery. Grandsons of Mrs. Burnett served as pall bearers.
Obituary of Hezekiah Newton Burnett as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 12 Sep 1941. Disseminating widespread grief among friends throughout southwest Georgia was the death of Rev H. N. Burnett, prominent missionary Baptist minister for more than half a century, which occurred at his home near Sale City Monday, 8 Sep 1941, at 11:00 AM. The Rev Burnett had been in feeble health for several years though his condition was not believed serious until during the past three weeks, when he suffered heart complications. Funeral services took place Wednesday, 10 Sep 1941, at 11:00 AM in Sale City Baptist Church, where a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends came to pay last tribute of love and respect. Services were conducted by the Rev J. Seaborn Wynn of Macon, former pastor of the Baptist Church at Pelham and close friend of the deceased. Comforting hymns of Christian faith were sung by the church choir and there were numbers of beautiful flowers, evidencing love and sympathy of friends. Rev Burnett was born in Aiken, S. C. eighty years ago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Burnett, moving with his parents to this county in early childhood and settling near Sale City. He spent most of his life farming and preaching the gospel in southwest Georgia, serving many churches in this section, particularly in Colquitt and Mitchell and adjoining counties. He was a good farmer and had extensive land holdings. He was a born leader and drew men to himself by his simple sincerity, his ardent zeal in the gospel he preached and tender love for the people among whom he moved. Devoted to his family, his church and his community, he was ever ready and willing to serve his fellow man and even after his health failed many there were who made the pilgrimage to his home to seek his kindly advice and to find strength in his gentle cheerfulness. Rev Burnett served as moderator of the Tucker Baptist Association consecutively from 1916 to 1920 and his presence was always a benediction to these meetings as long as he was able to attend. Surviving are his widow, who is the former Miss Alice Mansfield; five sons, Silas Burnett of Dawson; Morton Burnett of Albany; Douglas Burnett of Tampa, Fla.; Turner Burnett of Sale City and Carey Burnett of Albany; one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Peacock of Perry, Fla.; one brother, Pete Burnett of Pavo, Ga.; and three sisters, Mrs. J. T. Rigsby of Sale City, Mrs. E. D. Cooper of Meigs; and Mrs. Laura Burch of Albany.
Obituary of Mittie Lee Palmer Burson as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 Jan 1960. Bringing sadness to relatives and friends was the death shortly after 6:00 PM Friday, 15 Jan 1960, of Mrs. Grover C. Burson. The end came at Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla. She had been sick for the past six months and had been a patient from time to time in the hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Sunday, 17 Jan 1960, at the First Baptist Church of Camilla where she had been a devoted member for many years, serving the church in various capacities throughout the Sunday School department and in the Woman's Missionary Society. Officiating at the brief and simple but impressive rites at the church were her pastor, Rev Edgar T. Davis Jr. assisted by Rev O. P. Sloat. Interment followed in Oakview Cemetery with Bramlett Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements. Nephews served as pall bearers. Her husband who served for many years as City Clerk of Camilla, was suffering from flu and was a patient at Mitchell County Hospital a few days before and at the time of her death. He was allowed to leave the hospital t attend the funeral but was readmitted immediately afterwards. He attended the services escorted by his only brother's eldest son, Joe Burson of Griffin, an a niece by marriage, Mrs. E. K. Harrell Jr., who is a nurse at the hospital. Mrs. Burson was seventy-three years old at the time of her death. She was the former Miss Mittie Lee Palmer and was born and reared in Mitchell County where she spent her entire life. She was the daughter of the late James H. and Laura Twitty Palmer, pioneer citizens outstanding in the early growth and development of this town. Mrs. Burson was a charter member of the Cherokee Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Grover Burson; two brothers, Tom C. Palmer and Mayor Dan B. Palmer, both of Camilla; five sisters, Mrs. W. C. Adams, Mrs. Mattie Barker, Miss Louise Palmer and Mrs. E. K. Harrell, all of Camilla, and Mrs. A. I. Bennett of Mobile, Alabama.
Obituary of Coy Akridge Cannon as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 7 Apr 1933. A grievous shock to loved ones and numerous friends throughout the county was the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Earl M. Cannon, formerly Miss Coy Akridge, which occurred at the hospital in Moultrie Monday, 3 Apr 1933, at 10:30 AM after a three day illness from pneumonia. Mrs. Cannon was taken sick Friday in the school room at Cotton, where she was teaching. She continued to grow worse and Sunday morning was carried to the Moultrie hospital, where she lingered until Monday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 4 Apr 1933, morning at Antioch Methodist Church, which was filled to capacity with sorrowing relatives and friends of the beloved young woman, whom death had removed so quickly from a life of useful service. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev E. B. Sutton, of Sale City, assisted by the Rev J. M. Rustin, of Meigs. Interment was in the family lot at Akridge cemetery. The pall bearers, all first cousins of the deceased were Charles Smith, James Eubanks, Clarence Palmer, Armand Edwards, L. G. Edwards, Wiley Williams and Allen Eubanks. Mrs. Cannon was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Akridge and was born and reared in Pebble City Community. She attended High School in Sale City, graduating with the class of 1929. She finished her education at Andrew College, in Cuthbert, where she graduated in 1931. For the past two years she has been teaching in the school in Cotton. Last October she was happily married to Mr. Earl M. Cannon, of Pebble City, who is left heart broken in the loss of his bride of less than six months. Though quiet and retiring of nature, the force of her gentle, lovely personality was felt everywhere and she numbered her friends by acquaintances. She was a devoted Christian and had been a member of the Antioch Methodist Church since childhood. She was a prominent and enthusiastic worker in the church. The same zeal of service was characteristic of her work in the school room and she was a valued member of the faculty at Cotton. The swift removal of her beautiful and worthy young life has left a wide gap in home, school room and church. Besides her parents and husband, she leaves two brothers, John W. Akridge of Pebble City and Clifford F. Akridge of Camilla; and two sisters, Mrs. M. F. Clark of Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Hiram Caton of Pebble City. A large number of relatives and many friends join the family in grief over her untimely death. The sincere sympathy of friends of the entire county is extended to the bereaved family in their sad loss.
Obituary of Ella Mae Griner as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 6 Apr 1961. Mrs. Ella Griner Clark, 81 year old Sale City resident, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jessie Hynote, Tuesday, 4 Apr 1961, morning after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 5 Apr 1961, at 4:00 PM at Cool springs Baptist Church with the Rev Grady Morey, pastor, officiating. He was assisted by Rev Edgar T. Davis Jr. of Camilla. Interment was in the church cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home of Camilla was in charge of arrangements. pall bearers were grandchildren and nephews; including Duane Phelps, Harry Phelps, Malcolm Phelps, Dual Pittman, Jimmy Earl Clark and Charlie Hynote. Mrs. Clark was born in Mitchell County, daughter of the late Emanuel and Mary McLeod Griner. She was the widow of Eli Clark and a member of the Cool Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Carl D. Phelps of Camilla; two brothers, George Griner of Doerun and Bud Griner of Sale City; four sisters, Mrs. Jesse Hynote, Mrs. Zethley Pittman and Mrs. Julia Clark, all of Sale City and Mrs. Cliff Moore of Moultrie. Six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren also survive.
Obituary of Mary Lee Shirah Crosby as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 Jun 1957. Mrs. Hiram Warner Crosby, age 75, passed away at Howard Hospital, 12 Jun 1957, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held 14 Jun 1957, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, at 4:00 PM. Rev H. N. Earnest officiated assisted by Rev Charles Duncan. Interment was in the church cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers, all grandchildren of the deceased were: J. E. Worsham Jr., Paul Bailey, D. J. Crosson, Warner Crosby, Warner Worhsam, Woodrow Worsham, Lester Allen, G. W. Hinley and James Johnson. Mrs. Crosby was the former Miss Mary Shirah, daughter of the late Jim Shirah and Avie Goodson Shirah. She was born and reared in Mitchell County, and a lifelong member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Griffin in Pelham. Survivors include one son, S. E. Crosby of Camilla; four daughters, Mrs. J. L. Bettison, Mrs. Edgar Worsham and Mrs. W. H. Worsham of Camilla, and Mrs, Ernest Griffin of Pelham; one brother, Otis Shirah of Moultrie; twenty grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
Obituary of Hettie Davis Crovatt as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 12 Sep 1963. Funeral services were held Sunday, 8 Sep 1963, afternoon at Kirkland Croy Hughes Funeral Chapel in Thomasville for Mrs. Hettie Davis Crovatt, age 93, who died Friday, 6 Sep 1963 at Archbold Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Dr. Louis F. Kennedy officiated and interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Thomasville. Mrs. Crovatt was born in Camilla, 3 Oct 1869, daughter of the late McFenton and Lucy Adams Davis. She had lived in Thomasville for many years and her husband was the late Joseph G. Crovatt. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and in early life was very active in religious and civic work. Survivors include a son, Dr. J. G. Crovatt of Camilla; six daughters, Mrs. A. JN. Tuck, Mrs. Love C. Douglass, and Mrs. Margaret C. Titus, all of Thomasville, Mrs. Emory C. Bower of Dixie, Mrs. W. R. Humphlett of Columbia, SC, Mrs. Eva C. Gepfert of Miami, Fla., a daughter-in-law, Mrs. T. R. Crovatt of Thomasville; a brother, Isaac Davis of Camilla; two sisters, Mrs. T. C. Cleveland of Greenville, SC, and Mrs. Danny Maples of Keystone Heights, Fla; 18 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
Obituary of Alma Lenora Eubanks as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 28 Feb 1963. Miss Alma Lenora Eubanks, age 65, died at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany Tuesday, 26 Feb 1963, night after a brief illness. Born in Mitchell County on 14 Jan 1898, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Margaret Palmer Eubanks. Funeral services will be held this afternoon, Thursday, 28 Feb 1963, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev Jasper Sadler officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Bramlett Funeral Home of Camilla in charge of arrangements. Cousins will serve as pallbearers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham. Survivors include one brother, James Norwood Eubanks of Camilla, and a number of nieces and nephews.
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