of people who either lived in Mitchell County or were related to residents
Obituary of William Frederick Glausier as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 27 Aug 1948. William Frederick Glausier, well known and esteemed Mitchell County citizen, died at his home here Saturday, 21 Aug 1948, afternoon at four o'clock after two months illness. Mr. Glausier had been in declining health for some time. Although his death was not unexpected it came as a sad shock to many friends throughout this section. Mr. Glausier was 57 years of age. Born in Baconton June 1, 1891, he had spent his entire life in this county with the exception of a few years spent in Lakeland, Fla. He was engaged in painting and carpentry work as a profession. He was married to Miss Norma Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stewart of Sale City. A lifelong member of the Methodist church, he held membership at Poplar Arbor church. He was also a member of the Masonic order. Funeral services took place Monday morning, 23 Aug 1948, at 10 o'clock at Camilla Methodist church, conducted by Rev. N. H. Williams of Camilla and the Rev Tommy E. Richter of Autryville. Pallbearers were Leo Yancey, Leon Bishop, Carl Stewart, Rudolph Glausier, William Glausier and Morgan Butler. Interment was in Oakview cemetery. Members of the local Masonic Lodge had charge of the graveside service. Surviving are his wife and the following children, Mrs. J. R. Hatcher of Albany; Mrs. W. O. Rackley of Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Cecil Powe and Mrs. Emmett McKensie of Camilla; Fred Glausier of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Grover Glausier of Pelham; Loyd and Jack Glausier of Camilla and brother, C. M. Glausier of Sale City.
Obituary of Agnes Jeannette Shirah as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 13 Aug 1948. Miss Agnes Jeannette Shirah, twenty-two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie S. Shirah, died of gunshot wounds, which were self inflicted, at eight o'clock last Friday morning, 6 Aug 1948, according to the verdict returned by a coroners jury called into investigate the tragic scene. The entire community was shocked at the sad news and extended warm expressions of sympathy to the family in their sad hour. Besides her parents, Miss Shirah is survived by two brothers, George W. Shirah and C. S. Shirah Jr.; and six sisters, Miss Alice Shirah, Mrs. E. C. Palmer of Pelham, Mrs. O. C. Musselwhite of Frostproof, Fla.; Mrs. Jack Goodson, Mrs. Ed Pollock and Mrs. Lige Carroll of this county. Funeral services for the deceased were held Saturday, 7 Aug 1948, afternoon at four o'clock at the Hopewell Baptist church, the Rev. R. C. Moss conducting the services. Interment was at the Hopeful cemetery. Pallbearers were Lamar Shirah, Emory Shirah, Floyd Taylor, Eugene Pope, L. C. Oliver and Ed Kearns. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Carrie E. Palmer Worley as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 9 Apr 1948. Mrs. Carrie Palmer Worley, beloved Camilla matron and wife of the late Otis Otto Worley, died at her home on North Scott Street Wednesday, 7 Apr 1948, morning at four o'clock after a month's illness. After suffering a paralytic stroke at her home she was carried to Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany and after two weeks was brought back home where her feeble strength was nursed tenderly till the end came peacefully Wednesday. Funeral services took place Thursday, 8 Apr 1948, morning at ten o'clock at the First Baptist Church conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Charles C. Duncan, who was assisted by the Rev. N. H. Williams. Services were attended by a large concourse of friends of Mrs. Worley and further evidence of their love and appreciation of this good woman were the numerous arrangements of lovely flowers. Members of the church choir sang beautifully, favorite hymns of Mrs. Worley. Interment was the family plot in Oakview cemetery. Acting as pallbearers were James Wiley Palmer, Otis Palmer, Howard Palmer, Frank Palmer, W. D. Palmer Jr., Charles Williford, James Hurst of Albany and Allmond Spence. Mrs. Worley was the former Miss Carrie Palmer, daughter of the late James B. and Mollie E. Cox Palmer, both parents being members of pioneer Mitchell County families. She was born in Camilla January 17, 1874 and lived her entire life in this county. Fifty-six years ago she was married to Otis Otto Worley, with whom she lived for fifty-three years before death severed the tie almost three years ago. She had been a member of the Baptist church since her early girlhood and found real joy in work and fellowship of the church. She had been an active member of the Woman's Missionary Society for a long number of years and up to time of her last illness. Social and friendly of manner, she had endeared herself to a large circle of friends through the long years, who are saddened by her death. Mrs. Worley is survived by her daughter and only child, Mrs. S. T. Pruett of Midway, Ala., the former Miss Ruby Worley. Two grandsons, Otis Worley Pruett and Thomas Pruett Jr., both of Albany, also survive and two great grandchildren, Otis Worley Pruett Jr. and Lucile Pruett. Her only brother, W. D. Palmer of Camilla survives, also there are a number of nieces and nephews. The bereaved family have the warm sympathy of friends throughout the county.
Obituary of Burnette C. Stephens as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 26 Mar 1948. Burnette Stephens, native Mitchell countain and husband of the former Miss Eloise Brooks, died Friday, 19 Mar 1948, night at 9:30 o'clock at Roper Hospital in Charleston, S. C., from injuries received in a tragic industrial accident at the Virginia-Carolina Chemical plant located north of Charleston. Stephens, who was foreman of the Chemical Company, was injured when his right shoulder was caught between a belt and a pulley he was cleaning. His right arm was mashed and he suffered from shock. He was carried immediately to the hospital where he died an hour after he was admitted. His body was brought back to his home here and funeral services took place Monday, 22 Mar 1948, afternoon at Mt. Ebal church, conducted by the Rev. S. O. Thomas and attended by a large company of sorrowing friends. Burnette Stephens was 42 years of age when death came to him. He was the son of Mrs. A. C. Stephens and the late Mr. Stephens and was born and reared at the family home near Pelham in Mt. Ebal community. He was a farmer by occupation until 1943 when he volunteered for service in the U. S. Navy and was assigned for service in the Sea Bees, but was given a medical discharge after three months service. He was happily married in July, 1938 to Miss Eloise Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brooks and they have a seven year old daughter, Lurene. In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. A. C. Stephens of Meigs; and four sisters, Mrs. LaFayette Rehberg of Cairo; Mrs. Josie Stephens Beck of Sanford, Fla.; Mrs. Paul Thursby of Northport Long Island, N. Y. and Mrs. J. P. Spence of Leesburg. Fla.
Obituary of Edward L. Williams as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 5 Jan 1945. Relatives here received news Wednesday of the death of Mr. Ed L. Williams, of Dunellon, Fla., which occurred Tuesday night, 3 Jan 1945, at a hospital in Miami, Fla., where he had gone with his family to spend Christmas holidays. Mr. Williams' funeral had been announced to take place today (Friday) in Dunellon, after which his body will be brought to Pelham for interment Saturday, 6 Jan 1945. Mr. Williams is the husband of the former Miss Jessie Cooper, aunt of Mr. John M. Griner, and a former Camilla resident. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Edna Williams of Miami, and a son, Robert Williams of Dunellon.
Obituary of Roxanna Lee Twitty Bibb as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 31 May 1946. Relatives and numerous friends here mourn the death of Mrs. Lee Twitty Bibb, widow of the late J. K. Bibb, of Waycross and sister of Mrs. Laura Palmer and Mr. T. B. Twitty, Sr. of this place, which occurred at her home in Waycross Saturday, 25 May 1946, at the age of 83. She had been critically ill for several days and members of her family here had been down to Waycross to see her several times. The end had been expected at any time. Funeral services took place Monday afternoon, 27 May 1946, at three-thirty o'clock at Waycross First Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Paul J. McKnight. Mrs. Bibb was the former Miss Annie Lee Twitty, daughter of the late Dr. Joe B. Twitty and Mrs. Nannie F. Twitty and grew up in Camilla. As a young woman she was united in marriage to Mr. J. K. Bibb of Waycross, where she resided for the remainder of her life. Cultured, gracious and unusually active she had been prominent in church and civic work for many years. Her husband preceded her in death many years ago. She was dearly beloved by many friends here to whom her passing has brought sadness. Surviving are her three sons, Dan T. Bibb of Waycross; Judson Bibb of Jacksonville, Fla.; Fred Bibb of Asheville, N. C.; one daughter, Miss Emma Bibb of Waycross, a number of grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Palmer of Camilla; Mrs. F. O. Fletcher of Asheville, N. C.; and one brother, T. B. Twitty, Sr. Going down to Waycross for the funeral were Mrs. G. C. Burson, Mrs. E. K. Harrell, Mrs. Dan Palmer, Messrs. T. C. Palmer, W. C. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bramlett, Mrs. J. E. Brooks Sr., Mrs. Musa Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Twitty, Messrs. Vernon Twitty, and T. B. Twitty Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Collins. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Twitty Sr. went down on Saturday. Mrs. Laura Palmer was ill and unable to go. All these have the warm sympathy of friends in their bereavement.
Obituary of Fletcher H. Groom as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 26 Sep 1947. Many friends here learned with sadness of the death of Fletcher H. Groom, retired agent of the A. C. L. railroad, which occurred at his home in Waycross Sunday night, 21 Sep 1947, after a long illness, the end coming after a sudden attack. Mr. Groom had been with the Coast Line for about thirty-five years prior to his retirement, starting in Savannah as chief clerk in the freight office, going from there to agency supervisor and freight agent in Waycross. Before his retirement he was active in Kiwanis club and member of Allee Temple Shrine in Savannah. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Waycross, of which he was a member. Interment was in Oakview cemetery here Tuesday, 23 Sep 1947, afternoon. Mr. Groom is survived by his wife, the former Miss Ola Faircloth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Faircloth of Camilla, two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Tooe of Augusta and Mrs. David Pope of Florence, S. C. and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were G. M. Swann, Clarence Eidson, Billy King, Victor Adcox, Morris Adcox and Bobby Mock. Forming an honorary escort were friends from the ACL freight offices in Savannah and Waycross and other Waycross friends.
Obituary of Pearl Powell Jones as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 29 Aug 1947. Numerous relatives and friends here were saddened to learn yesterday (Thursday) on the death of Mrs. Marvin M. Jones, of Whigham, formerly of Camilla, which occurred Wednesday, 27 Aug 1947, night in a hospital in Savannah following an illness and operation. Funeral services will take place Friday afternoon (today) in Whigham at three o'clock and interment in the city cemetery. Mrs. Jones is the former Miss Pearl Powell, youngest daughter of the late Mr. J. H. Powell, Mitchell County School Commissioner for a long number of years. She was born and reared here. She is survived by her husband and several Children, and two sisters, Mrs. I. P. Chapman and Mrs. Kate Pullen, both of Sarasota, Fla.
Obituary of Evan Craig "E.C." Allen, published in the 12 Oct 2003 issue of the Tallahassee Democract.
Spouse: Matilda A. "Tillie" Allen
Parents: Elton Carl and Lenora (Grant) Allen
Date of Birth: 6 Dec 1921
Age: 81
City and County of Birth: Meigs, Mitchell County
Date of Death: Saturday, 11 Oct 2003
City and County of Death: Tallahassee, Leon County.
Place of Interment: Not mentioned
Date of Newspaper: 12 Oct 2003
Name of Newspaper: Tallahassee Democrat
Additional Information:
(Submitted by Craig Allen.)
Obituary of Lloyd B. Pollock, newspaper and publication date unknown.
Lloyd B. Pollock
June 6, 1916-June 14, 1993
Mr. Lloyd B. Pollock of Camilla died on June 14, 1993, at Memorial Hospital. He was 77.
Services will be today at 11 a.m. at Delwood Baptist Church with the Rev. E.R. Cloud, Rev. Charles Pollock and Rev. Calvin Arnold officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews of Mr. Pollock. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the church.
Mr. Pollock was born on June 6, 1916, in Mitchell County. He was retired owner of Pollock's Grocery and was a member of Delwood Baptist Church where he was a deacon and taught Sunday school for 29 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Trammell Pollock of Camilla; two sons, Fred Pollock of Nashville, Tenn., and Michael Pollock of Camilla; one sister, Mildred P. Darley of Albany and five grandchildren, Patrick Pollock, Mark Pollock and Jessica Pollock, all of Nashville, Tenn., Michele Pollock and Melissa Pollock, both of Bainbridge.
Ivey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 246-3232.
(Submitted by Fred Pollock.
Obituary of Allison B. Hurst as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 28 Jun 1946. Mr. Allison B. Hurst of Camilla, died at his home near here on June 21, 1946, following a brief illness. He was born in Mitchell County, March 28, 1877. Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, the former Miss Daisy L. Cox, who is also a lifelong resident of this county, four daughters, Mrs. O. A. Teasley of Macon, Mrs. O. C. Sanders of Camilla, Mrs. M. A. Kemp of Pelham, Mrs. R. W. Voorhies of Trana, Calif., and one son, Allison Lamar Hurst of Pelham. He leaves also eight grandchildren and one great grandson. Also surviving is his sister, Mrs. Jetta Bailey of Tampa, Fla., and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services took place Sunday afternoon, 23 Jun 1946, at five o'clock at Branchville Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Smith and the Rev. Sellers, and attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Pallbearers were Messrs. C. B. Galloway, Weldon Galloway, Keaton Cox, C. B. Cox Jr., Thurman Adams and Willard Adams. J. R. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Henry Burch Rivers as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 11 Jan 1946. Henry Burch Rivers, prominent and beloved citizen of Camilla for more than half a century, died at his country home on the Branchville road Monday, 7 Jan 1946, morning at seven o'clock. The end came after many months of illness following a paralytic stroke. For the past several weeks he had been confined to his bed and the end was not unexpected as he slipped quietly away. Funeral services took place at the home Tuesday, 8 Jan 1946, afternoon conducted by Rev. C. A. Britton, Jr. in the presence of a large company of sorrowing friends and loved ones. The Old Rugged Cross and Shall We Gather At the River, were beautifully sung by a double quartette of mixed voices. The flowers, numerous and unusually beautiful, bespoke love and thoughtfulness of friends. Nephews of Mr. Rivers acting as pallbearers were Julian R. Rivers, Lewis Rivers, J. Rufus Parker and Edward B. Hilliard. Interment was in the family lot in old Suset cemetery in Camilla. Many relatives and friends from Albany, Pelham and Baconton were here to attend the funeral. Mr. Rivers was a native of Hawkinsville, where he was born in 1879. He was the son of the late Lewis Jonathan Rivers and Celestio Murphy Rivers. He moved with his family to Camilla when a lad of about twelve years, his father dying a short time afterward. He was married in early manhood to Miss Emily Wilson, who died in 1918. He was afterward married to the former Miss Lila Williford, who survives him. He was a well known figure in Camilla business circles, having operated a grocery business here. He served for several years as clerk in the Camilla post office. He had lived on his farm six miles south of Camilla for the past several years. Mr. Rivers was a lifelong member of the Baptist church. A man of high ideals, a loving father and husband, kind and friendly to every one, Henry Rivers was a good man and his passing brings sorrow to many who knew and loved him in life. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Minnie Kate Maxwell of Thomasville; Mrs. C. J. Strickland of Pelham; Mrs. Lee Joiner of Cotton; Mrs. Elmer Bailey and Mrs. Billy Phelps of Camilla; Monroe Rivers and James Rivers of Miami, Fla.; and Burch Rivers of Washington, D. C. A stepdaughter, Mrs. Walter Eidson of Camilla; and a sister, Mrs. John D. Cochran of Sanford, Fla., also survive, and there are several grandchildren.
Obituary of William Matthew Faircloth as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 14 Dec 1945. There was sorrow throughout the county when it was learned that Mr. William M. Faircloth, prominent and widely beloved farmer and lifetime citizen of the county, died at Riverside Hospital in Bainbridge Friday night, 7 Dec 1945, at 8:45 o'clock following a three week illness. He had been in bed with Brills fever since Thanksgiving holidays and when his condition became worse, was carried to Riverside Hospital for treatment, complications setting in which his frail strength was unable to battle longer. Funeral services took place Sunday, 9 Dec 1945, afternoon at three o'clock at Hopeful Baptist Church, the beautiful church building where Mr. Faircloth had worshiped since childhood being filled to overflowing with friends and neighbors who loved him. Numerous and beautiful floral offerings were typical of the beauty and sweetness of affection in which he was held. The church choir sang beautifully, When They Ring Those Golden Bells, No Night There, and , Abide With Me. Services were conducted by the Rev. P. E. Lester, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. P. J. Keadle and the Rev. John W. Parker, each of the ministers giving feeling tributes of love and appreciation, to Mr. Faircloth, a leader in the church for long years. Nephews of the deceased serving as pall bearers were Ernest Jones, L. H. Hayes Jr., Paul Parker, Arnold Parker, W. M. Shealy, Byron West, Glynn West and Emory Lee, of Pensacola, Fla. Forming an honorary escort were neighbors and close friends of the community, and friends from the county at large. Interment was in the family lot in the cemetery beside the church. William Matthew Faircloth was born at the old Faircloth home place December 5, 1877 and was the son of Mary Hughes Faircloth and A. B. Faircloth, pioneer setters of lower Mitchell. He lived his entire life at the place was born and grew up. He was happily married on November 15, 1899 to Miss Ella Dawson, of Cuthbert, who was his companion for forty six years before death severed the tie. A progressive farmer, he was also interested in the affairs of church and community. He served for a number of years as deacon in the Baptist church where he and his wife were leading members. He led the planning and work of remodeling of the church building resulting in the present beautiful and commodious edifice. He never held a political office but was deeply interested in the affairs of the county and in the people. There were few occasions of school, or church, weddings, illnesses, funerals throughout the county that, "Mr. Bill and Miss Ella" were not present to add their joy, their help or their tears to those of the friends they loved through the years of their married life., For the past eight years they have been in charge of the curb market here. They were especially beloved by the young people and their home was always open for their entertainment. Mr. Faircloth served several terms as trustee of Hopeful School. Surviving in addition to his wife, is his sister, Mrs. Lollie Maples of Jacksonville, Fla., who is the last living member of a family of ten children. There are also a number of nieces and nephews. Among those here from a distance to attend the funeral Sunday were Mr. Emory West of Macon; Mrs. Pat Ward, Mrs. Carlye Chastain, Mrs. Maggie Mitchell of Thomasville; Mr. and Mrs. Byron West of Cairo; Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Shealy, W. M Shealy of Ashburn; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Clefton Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Shealy of Albany; Mrs. Lollie Maples, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Welch and Arnold Parker of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Frazier of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hayes and Patricia of West Palm Beach, Fla., and a large number of relatives and friends from Cuthbert, Bluffton and Coleman.
Obituary of Susie Barnes Beasley as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 14 Dec 1945. Mrs. J. N. Beasley died Saturday night at twelve o'clock, 9 Dec 1945, at the Vereen Memorial Hospital in Moultrie after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Beasely was sixty four years of age and had been a resident of Sale City for a number of years and has many relatives and friends who were saddened by the news of her death. Funeral services were held Monday, 10 Dec 1945, afternoon at three o'clock at the Sale City Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Smith of Cuthbert, Rev. S. O. Thomas of Pelham and the Rev. Bates in charge of the services. Interment took place in the Sale City cemetery. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Mrs. Wilburn Ingram of Berlin; Mrs. L. C. Johnson of Moultrie; Tommie Beasely of Sale City. Eleven grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers also survive. Brothers and sisters include Mrs. R. E. Baisden and W. R. Barnes of Sale City, Mrs. John Cooper of Butler, John Barnes of Orlando, Fla., and T. M. Barnes of Doerun. The bereaved family has the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss. Floral offerings at the funeral services were numerous and beautiful and attested to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Bramlett Funeral Home of Camilla was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Obituary of Robert Lee Graham Sr. as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 9 Nov 1945. News of the death of Mr. Robert Lee Graham, beloved citizen of this community, brought sorrows to the hearts of many. His death came Thursday, 1 Nov 1945, morning about one o'clock but was not unexpected for he had been seriously ill for several days. Funeral services took place Friday, 2 Nov 1945, afternoon at the Hopeful Baptist Church at three o'clock with Dr. R. C. Moss conducting the services. At the time of his death he was seventy one years of age. He was a native of Vienna, Dooly county, and came to Mitchell county back in 1903. Soon after coming to this county he was married to the former Mamie Thornton. A son of the late William Graham, of Dooly county, his father served many years as state representative for that county. The deceased was a direct descendant of Francis Scott Key, his mother being a member of the Key family. The deceased will be remembered as "Uncle Bob," a kind and gracious man, one who was loved by all with whom he came in contact. The home in which he died, his own home, will be remembered as one of the early landmarks of this county. He is survived by his wife and four children; Mrs. W. H. Holt of Bainbridge; Robert Graham of Rome; Jesse Graham in the service and at present stationed somewhere in Japan; Mrs. Carl E. Stewart of Jacksonville, Fla. Seven grandchildren, one of whom is attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, also survive. Pallbearers at the funeral services last Friday afternoon included two of his brothers-in-law, Albert and Herman Thornton, two of his nephews, Fred and William Thornton, and Messrs. Will Sullivan and W. L. Pollock. Reed Player Funeral Home of Bainbridge had charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Elizabeth Bush McCarty Burson as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 28 Sep 1945. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Bush, aged and well beloved woman and long time resident of this county, died at the home of her son, George A. Burson, Thursday afternoon, September 20, at five o'clock following several weeks illness. Feeble with infirmities of old age, she had never recovered from an illness in the spring, when about a month ago she suffered a fall, the illness from which proved fatal. She had been in a state of coma for two weeks before her death and the end was not unexpected when she quietly slipped away Thursday afternoon. News of her death has caused sorrow among the hosts of friends who knew and loved her. Funeral services took place Friday afternoon at four o'clock at the Baptist Church. The rites were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. S. H. Bennett. The choir sang beautifully, Abide With Me, and Coming Home, and many beautiful flowers also bespoke love and thoughtfulness of friends and triumph of Christian faith. Pallbearers were W. W. Bullard, B. F. Manry, C. D. Phelps, C. T. Ivey, J. R. Spence, Dan Palmer and B. L. Holton. Interment was in Oakview cemetery. Mrs. Burson was in her 95th year when death came to her after a long and worthy life. She was born in Walton County, March 27, 1851, and was Miss Elizabeth Bush McCarty. She was married to Joseph I. Burson, who preceded her in death fifty years ago, leaving her a widow with eight children. She moved with her sons to South Georgia in 1904, spending a year in Damascus before moving to Mitchell County and settling in Liveoak community where she spent the rest of her life. Brought up on the farm she had lived an active and useful life and enjoyed spending herself for her family, her neighbors or wherever needed. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist church. She loved to attend services of the church and counted it a happy privilege to serve the church and enjoy its fellowship. Ever true and faithful through the years, her life was crowned with honor and length of days. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. John S. Evans, and sons, George A. Burson, Grover C. Burson and Isaac Burson, E. Napier Burson of Atlanta, and Frank G. Burson of Newport News, Va. One sister, Mrs. Mattie Jones of Loganville, also survives. She leaves seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Among those here from a distance for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Burson, Miss Lynda Webb, Mrs. W. A. Hicks, Mrs. W. S. Armistead, all of Decatur; Joe I. Burson of Griffin; R. P. Burson of Monroe; John Mayfield of Milledgeville; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reeves of Thomson; Mrs. W. C. Amason of Richland; Mr. and Mrs. Herschel McCarty and son of Attapulgus and Mr. and Mrs. Ike Newberry of Arlington.
Obituary of Sallie Smithwick Crosby as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 Sep 1945. Sorrow came to numerous friends in the county Monday on account of the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Minor C. Crosby of Pelham, which occurred on Monday morning, September 17, 1945, at 7 o'clock at Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. She was taken to the hospital Sunday when taken suddenly ill. Funeral services took place Tuesday, 18 September 1945, afternoon at three-thirty o'clock at Hopeful Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. P. E. Lester and attended by a large concourse of friends. The church choir sang comforting hymns of Christian faith. Numerous and beautiful flowers gave evidence of thoughtfulness and sympathy of friends. The pall bearers, John L. Bettison, Doll Cox, Calvin Brooks, Dick Brooks and Walter O. Cannon, were all nephews of the deceased. Interment was in the church cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Crosby was the former Miss Sallie Smithwick. She was born in Worth County and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke Smithwick. Moving to this county with her parents when a young girl, she grew up here and was married to Minor C. Crosby thirty five years ago, spending the remainder of her life in this county. She was a member of the Baptist church and was a consistent Christian. She was beloved by many friends who are sadly shocked and grieved by her untimely death a the age of 53. Surviving are her husband, Minor C. Crosby, and three sons, Billy Crosby and Minor C. Crosby, Jr., of Pelham, and PFC Leonard Crosby, U. S. Army, in the South Pacific. Her surviving sisters are, Mrs. G. M. Cannon of Griffin; Mrs. Luella Hanson of New York City; and her brothers are Garfree Smithwick of Camilla; Charlie Smithwick of Webster, Fla.; and Henry Smithwick of Bowling Green, Fla. Little Lenora Crosby, daughter of PFC and Mrs. Leonard Crosby, is a granddaughter and there are several nieces and nephews.
Obituary of Noah Carr as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 31 Aug 1945. Noah Carr, 73, a native of Mitchell County, died at 12 o'clock Friday morning, 24 Aug 1945, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Radford in Newton. Funeral services took place Sunday Morning, 2 Sep 1945, at ten o'clock at Shady Grove cemetery, conducted by the Rev. J. T. Rigsby. Hymns that Mr. Carr loved were sung by his friends. Mr. Carr was born in this county in 1872 and spent almost his entire life around Sale City. He was a member of Pebble City Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife and many nieces and nephews.
Obituary of James Embry Collins as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 17 Aug 1945. Death came at four o'clock on Thursday morning, 9 Aug 1945, of last week to Mr. J. Embry Collins, prominent and widely loved Mitchell Countian, at his home at Flint following a long and tedious illness. Though he had made some improvement at times he had fought a losing battle for the past month or so. Since early last week friends and loved ones knew that the end was near. News that he had passed away quietly Thursday morning caused a general sorrow among friends throughout the county and section. Funeral services took place Friday morning, 10 Aug 1945, at 10:30 o'clock at Oakview cemetery, conducted by the Rev. James Bell of Abbeville, pastor of Flint Baptist Church. Numerous and lovely flowers were banked about the casket in the family plot where the body of Mr. Collins was laid to rest with his parents and brothers and sisters., who have preceded him in death. The pallbearers were G. M. Cochran Jr. of Bainbridge, Tom S. Jackson Jr. of Baconton, E. J. Vann Jr., Dan Palmer, Brantley Collins, E. W. Stripling and Spearman Davis. James Embry Collins had lived his entire life in this county. He was the son of the late L. A. Marion Collins, a native of Coweta County, who moved to this county before the War Between the States, and Laura Fitzgerald Collins of Stewart County. When he was a small child of five years, his parents moved to the present Collins home place, where he spent his entire life with the exception of the time he was in college and two years spent in Brunswick. Inheriting from his father the profession of farming, which he loved, Mr. Collins was widely known as a progressive and successful farmer. Though retiring and unassuming of nature, the years of his life gave evidence of fine and rugged traits of character and high ideals. Mr. Collins had served for a number of years as Director of the Planters and Citizens Bank of Camilla. He was loved and admired by numbers of friends to whom his death had brought sorrow and a distinct sense of loss. Surviving are his brother, Mr. G. D. Collins of Flint and a sister, Mrs. J. G. Polhill of Sylvester. Nieces and nephews surviving are: Lee A. M. Collins of Flint; LTJG Chappell A. Collins, U. S. Navy in the Pacific; Lewis E. Collins and Harry Collins of Flint; Albert Collins of Brunswick; G. D. Collins Jr. of Nashville, TN; Julian W. Collins of Flint; LT A. Marion Collins, U. S. Army in the Pacific; Mrs. Raymond DuPriest of Sylvester; Mrs. J. H. W. Roper of Washington, D.C.; Miss Rosa Collins of Flint; Mrs. Charlie Parramore of Valdosta; Mrs. Charles Kemp of Marfa, Tx.; and Mrs. Laura Collins of Flint. All were here for his funeral except the ones overseas and in Washington and Texas. There are also twelve great nieces and nephews. Among those here from a distance to attend the funeral were Mrs. Gladys Price, Mrs. Dan Jeffords, Mrs. L. K. Newlin, Miss Ida Westberry, Mrs. Olin Cooper, all of Sylvester; Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Cochran Jr. of Bainbridge; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Baggs of Pelham and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Miller Jr. of Albany.
Obituary of India Spence Holton as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 6 Apr 1945. Relatives and numerous friends here learned with deep sadness of the death of Mrs. India Spence Holton, which occurred on Saturday, 31 Mar 1945, afternoon at two o'clock at the home of her daughters, Mrs. Frank Corbett and Mrs. E. S. Bolton, in Pelham. Mrs. Holton's death came after an illness of a month. She had been in bad health for several years. Funeral services took place at the home on Sunday, 1 Apr 1945, afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by the Rev. S. H. Bennett, pastor of Camilla First Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Holton was a member. Many relatives and friends went down from Camilla to attend the service. Pall bearers were Pat McElvey, W. H. Campbell, Dr. Harris J. B. Chism, A. R. Baggs and A. R. Roles of Camilla. After the funeral the body was brought back to Camilla, her old home and interment was made in the family lot in Oakview Cemetery. Mrs. Holton was eighty five years of age when death came to her. She was the daughter of the late Green Spence and Mary Hillard Spence and was born in Stewart County. When a small child she moved with her parents to Mitchell County at the same time other Stewart families came here after close of the War Between the States, and she grew up here. As a little girl she joined the Baptist church under leadership of Rev. J. L. Underwood. She loved the church and enjoyed its fellowship and activities as long as she lived. She was one of the church's oldest members. She was married to the late Seborn J. Holton, who preceded her in death in 1911. Several years ago Mrs. Holton moved to Pelham to be with her daughters and spent the remainder of her life there. Surviving Mrs. Holton are her daughters, Mrs. E. S. Bolton and Mrs. Frank Corbett, both of Pelham; a stepdaughter, Mrs. W. B. Ward of Macon and stepson, Mr. B. L. Holton of Camilla. Also surviving are her sister, Mrs. R. W. Woodham of Hawkinsville and two brothers, W. T. Spence of Miss., and J. H. Spence of Colquitt and a large number of near relatives and other relatives.
Obituary of Eunice Hinson Jones as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 15 Jun 1945. Mrs. Frank Jones, long time resident of Mitchell County, died at a hospital in Leesville, Fla., last Tuesday, 5 Jun 1945, after a lingering illness of several years. Funeral services were held the following day, 6 Jun 1945, and interment took place in the Leesville cemetery beside her husband who preceded her in death about two years ago. Mrs. Jones was a native of Mitchell County and grew to young womanhood here. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hinson of Hinsonton. Survivors include one son, Robert Jones of New Orleans, La.; her stepmother, Mrs. Mamie Hinson of Hinsonton; three sisters, Mrs. E. B. Johnson of Tallahassee, Fla., Mrs. D. D. Autry of Hinsonton, and Mrs. J. T. Kelly of Rose Hill; the following half brothers and sisters, Mrs. William Bachman of Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Ernest Meyer of White Plains, N. Y.; Mrs. J. W. Glenn of Cotton; Miss Lucile Hinson of Hinsonton; J. C. Hinson of Pelham; P. L. Hinson, H. D. Hinson and T. W. Hinson, all of Deerfield, Fla.; Lyman G. Hinson of Hinsonton; Sgt George E. Hinson of the Army Air Forces.
Obituary of Roy Randolph Powell as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 15 Jun 1945. Relatives and many friends here were saddened by news of the death of Roy Randolph Powell, postmaster at Arlington and former Camilla man, which occurred suddenly at his home in Arlington Saturday, 9 Jun 1945, following a long illness. Funeral services took place at Arlington Methodist church Sunday, 10 Jun 1945, afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Shannon Holloway and Rev. D. E. Blalock. Interment was in Arlington cemetery. Mr. Powell was the son of the late James H. Powell and Martha Scaife Powell and was born and reared in Camilla, his father serving for more than forty years as superintendent of Mitchell county schools. In 1908 he went to Arlington, where he became owner and publisher of the Calhoun County Courier. His appointment as postmaster there was confirmed in 1933 and he served in that capacity until time of his death. An active member of the Methodist church he was deeply interested in civic affairs. Surviving are three children, Lt.Col. Charner W. Powell, stationed on Luzon Island, Philippines; Robert Powell of Columbus; and Mrs. Ralph Hutchins of Blakely. Three sisters, Mrs. Kate Pullen and Mrs. Marvin Jones of Whigham; Mrs. I. P. Chapman of Sarasota, Fla.; and one brother, Claude G. Powell of Pelham.
Obituary of Lena L. Parker Brimberry as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 8 Jun 1945. Mrs. Lena Parker Brimberry, prominent and beloved Camilla woman, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Roles, on Thursday evening, May 31, at seven-thirty o'clock after an illness of more than three years. News of her passing has caused sincere sorrow and regret among numerous friends through this section of the state. Funeral services were held Friday, 1 Jun 1945, afternoon at five o'clock from the home on Broad street where a large company of friends and relatives was assembled. Services were conducted by Rev. Chas A. Britton Jr., assisted by Rev. N. H. Williams and Rev. S. H. Bennett. "Christian's Good Night: and "Comfort, O Lord," were beautifully sung by a sextet from the Methodist Girls Choir. Numerous and beautiful flowers bespoke thoughtfulness of friends. Pall bearers were George M. Perry, J. R. Rivers, O. G. Swindle, W. F. Cullens, P. R. Cleveland and R. M. Fleming. Interment was in the family lot in Sunrest Cemetery. Mrs. Brimberry was a native of Newton, Baker County and grew to young womanhood there. She was the daughter of the late David Parker and Virginia Roberts Parker. She was married in 1880 to the late Thomas Walton Brimberry, of Thomasville. A son, Walter Brimberry, died several years ago and two daughters died in early childhood. One sister, Mrs. Ernest Milligan of Phoenix, Ariz. and a brother, William M. Parker of Thomasville, also survives. There are eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Camilla Methodist church and an active worker in the church for a long number of years. She was the last living charter member of the Womans Missionary Society of the church organized here May 28, 1883. She was interested in civic improvement and served for several years a member of cemetery improvement committee for Sunrest Cemetery. She was a member of the beautiful friendship circle organized by ladies of Broad Street entitled, the Sunset Club. Mrs. Brimberry served for a period of ten years as Postmaster here, from 1904 to 1914, receiving appointment to succeed her husband after his death. Mr. Brimberry having served as Postmaster here for a long number of years. Mrs. Brimberry operated the Camilla Hotel here for a number of years. She later moved to Sarasota, Fla., and lived a short time. Mrs. Brimberry was known and loved by many people in this section and her passing is a source of genuine sorrow. Sincere sympathy is extended members of her family in their bereavement. Among the relatives here from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Pilcher and daughter, Katherine of Warrenton; Mrs. Neva B. Lasseter and Mrs. Thomas R. Lasseter of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Parker and Mrs. Virginia Kirk and W. M. Brimberry of Thomasville and Mrs. W. D. Gillis of Miami, Fla.
Obituary of Kate Powell Pullen as written on page 4 of "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 Jan 1955. Camilla, Georgia. Funeral services were held here Wednesday afternoon at Bramlett Funeral Home for Mrs. Kate Powell Pullen, 80, native of Camilla, who died Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Iverson P. Chapman in Sarasota, Fla. following a long period of ill health. Services were conducted by the Rev. Nathan H. Williams. Serving as pall bearers were Robert Powell of Columbus, Ga., Powell Jones of Savannah, G. M. Jones, O. T. Chapman of Sarasota, Fla., nephews of the deceased, Vernon W. Twitty, B. W. Hughes, E. B. Hilliard and Joe C. Rivers. Interment was in the family plot in Oakview cemetery. Mrs. Pullen was the former Miss Kate Powell and was born and reared in Camilla. Her parents were the late James Hilliard Powell and Martha Scaife Powell. Her father served for more than forty years as county school commissioner of Mitchell County. She received her elementary and college education in schools of Camilla and this state and she taught in Mitchell county schools. For many years she had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Chapman, in Sarasota. She had been bedridden for a long time preceding her death as a result of a broken hip. Surviving are her sister, Mrs. Chapman, the last member of a large group of brothers and sisters. A large number of nieces and nephews also survive and a large connection of relatives in this county. Relatives from Pelham, Arlington, Blakely, Whigham, Macon, Camp Stewart Columbus and Augusta, Ga. and Sarasota, and New Smyrna, Fla., were here to attend the funeral.
Obituary of William Lafayette Huey as written on page 8 of "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 Jan 1955. Camilla, Georgia. Funeral services for William L. Huey, 73 year old Mitchell County farmer who died suddenly at his residence at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, were held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at the First Baptist Church of Pelham. Rev. T. M. Underwood, Jr. officiated and interment followed in the Pelham cemetery. Grandsons serving as pall bearers were William, Melvin, Henry, Jack and Allen Huey and W. C. Palmer. Braswell Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Mr. Huey was a member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. He usually was in good health, however, a few months ago he suffered a heart attack from which he recovered sufficiently to attend to business and apparently was in fair health. Mr. Huey was born in Mitchell County and spent his entire life here where he was possessed of congenial disposition, was a thoughtful husband, devoted father and loyal friend. His many friends are grieved at this sudden passing. He was married at an early age to Miss Birdie Estella Smith who preceded him to the grave in 1914. He was later married to Miss Laura Dale Poitevint who survives him along with four sons, Lumas, Ashley and Slayton of Pelham and C. D. of Goldsboro, North Carolina; three daughters, Mrs. C. V. Palmer of Camilla, Mrs. Winston Willis and Mrs. T. A. Powell, both of Pelham; two brothers, James Huey of Milledgeville and M. C. Huey of Pelham; three sisters, Mrs. A. C. Stephens of Meigs, Mrs. John Bostick of Misssissippi and Mrs. Susie Bell Vandiver of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Twenty one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.
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