of people who either lived in Mitchell County or were related to residents
Obituary of Laphilia Baggs Rackley as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 20 Jan 1950. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Causing sorrow to numerous friends throughout the county was the death of Mrs. Laphilia Baggs Rackley, wife of the late J. A. Rackley, on Tuesday, 17 Jan 1950, afternoon at Mitchell County Hospital at ten minutes after two o'clock. Mrs. Rackley's death followed long periods of invalidism and ill health. She was carried to the hospital for treatment about a week ago and her children and other loved ones were constantly with her up to the end. One of the oldest and best loved Camilla matrons, Mrs. Rackley died in eighty-first year. She would have been 81 had she lived until her next birthday on March 10. She was the former Miss Laphilia Baggs, daughter of the late George W. Baggs and Marthena Palmer Baggs, prominent pioneer resident of this county. Growing up at the family farm home just south of Camilla, she was one of a group of eleven brothers and sisters. She was married December 13, 1894 to J. A. Rackley and they spent most of their married life at their suburban home. Mr. Rackley preceded he in death in July, 1926. A lifelong Christian and member of the Baptist church, her life was marked with staunch and fine characteristics. She loved and enjoyed her home and family, her neighbors and friends. The church and its affairs came first and brought her much joy. She was always busy, gracious and friendly to every one and lived a full life. Funeral services took place Wednesday, 18 Jan 1950, afternoon at four o'clock at the First Baptist Church. Services were conducted by the pastor Rev. Charles Duncan who was assisted by the Rev. N. H. Williams. Comforting hymns were beautifully sung by members of the church choir. Numerous and lovely floral offerings evidenced thoughtfulness and sympathy of friends. Pallbearers were Byron Baggs Jr., Julius Jackson Jr., W. Almond Spence, Joe B. Adams, Robert Butler, Brantley Collins and Robert Rackley. Interment was in the family plot in Oakview cemetery. Surviving are her two sons, Palmer Rackley and J. Edwin Rackley Sr., both of Camilla. Grandchildren are J. Edwin Rackley Jr., Mrs. W. Almond Spence and Miss Jean Rackley, and little Elizabeth Spence is a great grandchild. Brothers surviving are Dr. Linton D. Baggs of Bainbridge, Luther R. Baggs and Wade H. Baggs Sr., both of Camilla. A number of nieces and nephews and a large connection of relatives together with hosts of friends, mourn the death of this good woman.
Obituary of Susan Ellen Acree Brown as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 23 Sep 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. The entire community was electrified with sorrowful shock Tuesday, 20 Jan 1949, on account of the sudden death of Mrs. J. L. Brown, prominent and beloved Camilla matron, at her home on South Harney Street where she resided with her brother, Mr. W. G. Acree. Funeral services took place Thursday, 22 Sep 1949, morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the Rev. N. H. Williams, assisted by the Rev. Walter H. Blanks. The church auditorium was filled with sorrowing friends and neighbors of Mrs. Brown and the masses of lovely flowers spoke too of the love and thoughtfulness of friends. Active pallbearers were W. J. Fleming Jr., Julian Rivers, A. B. Cochran, Russell Adams, Frank S. Twitty, B. W. Hughes, A. E. Crow and Dr. Wade H. Baggs Jr. Interment was in the family plot in Oakview cemetery. Mrs. Brown was a lifetime resident of Camilla and one of the community's most prominent and best loved women. She was the former Miss Susie Acree, daughter of the late John B. Acree and Rebecca Ivey Acree. Her parents were among the first settlers of Camilla and the family has had a prominent part in building the town, in business, educational and church affairs. Growing up to young lady hood here she received her college education at Andrew College, Cuthbert. She was united in marriage to Dr. John Brown, young physician, who had just come down from Greensboro, N. C. to locate here, the brilliant wedding of the young couple taking place October 25, 1893 in the old Methodist church that stood in the middle of Harney street. Dr. Brown, after long years of service as beloved physician and leader in the Presbyterian church here, preceded her in death in January, 1929. Always gracious, sweet and kind to everyone, Mrs. Brown lived and full and worthwhile life. Her home was wide open in hospitality and she was an active worker in the Presbyterian church and in social and community life through the years. Always to assist in any good work, to rejoice in the joy of others and quick and ready in help and sympathy for those in sorrow or in need, "Miss Susie" will ever be remembered as a winsome and lovely personality, gentle and kind. She leaves legions of friends to mourn their loss in her home going. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. C. Anderson of Ft. Meyers, Fla.; Mrs. Roy K. Hobbs of Lebanon, Tenn. And Mrs. I. M. Ellis of Gastonia, N. C. and one son, John M. Brown of Opelika, Ala., several grandchildren, her only brother, Mr. W. G. Acree of Camilla and a number of beloved nieces and nephews.
Obituary of Levi Morgan Butler as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 16 Feb 1945. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Residents of Camilla and throughout the county were saddened Monday, February 12 , 1943 by the news of the death of a beloved citizen, Mr. Levi Morgan Butler, which occurred at four o'clock in the afternoon at his home following an illness of nearly a year. Mr. Butler, who was known among his many friends as "Judge" was fifty-five years of age. He was a lifetime resident of this county. He was born in Sale City. For a long number of years, he was engaged in farming and in the barbering business. He served for twelve years or longer as justice of the peace for Mitchell county. Mr. Butler was a man of remarkable energy despite frail physical strength. Genial and unusually friendly of manner to all, he was beloved by hosts of friends. Mr. Butler was a devoted member of the Baptist church and attended services as much as possible. Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, who is the former Miss Mary Virginia Glausier, and the following children: two sons, Hugh Dorsey Butler, with the U. S. Armed Forces in Germany and Morgan Butler, returned to the States last year and given a medical discharge after being wounded at Guadalcanal, and spending the past several months here during his father's illness; and two daughters, Mrs. J. B. White of Carrollton, who has also been at home here for some time helping nurse her father, and Mrs. Leo F. Yancey of this city. Mr. Butler is the son of Mrs. Ida Butler and the late Mr. John Butler. Surviving brothers and sisters are: W. G. Butler, Mrs. James Wages, and Mrs. L. H. Flesch, all of Columbus, Calvin Butler of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Joe Smith of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Burt Granger of Tampa, Fla. Grandchildren are Larry Butler, Shirley Anne and Frankie Yancey. Funeral services took place Wednesday, Feb 14, 1945, afternoon at three o'clock at the First Baptist Church, attended by a large assembly of friends. Rev. S. H. Bennett conducted the services and was assisted by Rev. C. A. Britton. Music was furnished by the church choir. Acting as pallbearers were Messrs. Durant Jones, Wallace Worsham, Marvin Penley, Grover Jones, Lev Stewart, Charlie Stewart and David Harrell. Interment was in Oakview Cemetery. Sympathy of numerous friends is extended members of the bereaved family in their sad loss. Relatives and friends here from a distance to attend the funeral were Mrs. Mrs. Burt Granger of Tampa, Fl., Mrs. Joe Smith of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Calvin Butler of Miami, Fl., Mrs. L. H. Flesch, Mrs. James Wages and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Marchant and children, Lt. and Mrs. Cecil Parks, all of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Glausier, Mrs. Talmadge Johnson, Mrs. Davis Wade, Mrs. Vivian Glausier, and Mrs. William Glausier, all of Doerun; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Glausier of Sale City; and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bishop of Moultrie.
Obituary of William Adams Bennett as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 3 Jun 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. William A. Bennett, one of Camilla's oldest and best beloved citizens, died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany at midnight Friday, 28 May 1949, night following an illness of three weeks. Mr. Bennett had been gradually losing ground for the past several days and his death was not unexpected. Funeral services took place Sunday, 29 May 1949, afternoon at three o'clock at the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Walter H. Blanks, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. N. H. Williams, retired Methodist minister. "No Night There" and "It Is Well" were beautifully sung by a mixed quartette. Active pallbearers were Harry Collins, Alford Manry, Robert P. Butler, H. P. Butler of Headland, Ala., Bennett Butler of High Springs, Fla., Alvin Wright of Cairo, J. C. Palmer Jr. and James Wiley Palmer. Honorary pallbearers were W. W. Bullard, A. B. Cochran, B. L. Holton, Plant Cullens, J. D. Ledbetter Sr., W. G. Acree, J. V. Jackson Sr., T. E. Palmer, James L. Palmer, Herbert McKinney, Judge C. E. Crow, J. D. Gardner, W. D. Palmer, W. H. Campbell, J. A. Cochran, B. H Cochran, E. G. Williford, J. R. Rivers, Paul Parker, D. V. Thompson and John Maples. Interment was in the family plot in Oakview cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge. William Adams Bennett, veteran Camilla farmer and business man, was born February 2, 1870 at the old Bennett home place west of Camilla. His parents, William Little Bennett of Wadesboro, N. C. and Permelia Adams Bennett of Tennessee, moved to Camilla shortly after close of the War Between the States together with other families from North Carolina, to become builders of the town and county, and leaders in religious, cultural and educational affairs of the community. Reared in a home of deep piety Mr. Bennett had been a member of the Methodist church since early in life. Inheriting from his father a staunch loyalty to best principles of life, he was true to his convictions and demonstrated in his life many fine and admirable traits of a good man. Mr. Bennett was happily married to Miss Elizabeth Butler, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James L. Butler, February 7, 1894. For a number of years he fan a drug store business here and engaged in farming, moving later to the beautiful home he had built beyond the present American Legion road where his children grew up in its atmosphere of hospitality and true Christian home life. His wife preceded him in death many years ago. Surviving are three sons, A. I. Bennett of Mobile, Ala.; M. B. Bennett of Greensboro, N. C.; William L. Bennett of Camilla, three daughters, Mrs. C. Y. Workman and Miss Betty Bennett of Rock Hill, S. C.; Mrs. M. B. Mitchell of Savannah, and foster-daughter, Mrs. B. F. Manry. An only sister surviving is Mrs. H. P. Butler Sr., the former Miss Arkie Bennett. All these have the warm sympathy of many friends in their loss.
Obituary of Mittie Baggs Cross as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 3 Jun 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Causing widespread sorrow Sunday was news of the death of Mrs. Will D. Cross, beloved Camilla matron, at her home on North Harney Street following a long and tedious illness. Though her serious illness and declining strength were known to her friends, news of her passing away at two o'clock Sunday, 29 May 1949, afternoon came as a sad shock. Funeral services took place Monday, 30 May 1949, afternoon at Bramlett Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Charles C. Duncan, pastor of the First Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. N. H. Williams. Funeral music was rendered by Mrs. E. L. Hoggard Jr., pianist, and Tom Collins, soloist. Numerous and lovely floral arrangements attested to sympathy and thoughtfulness of friends. Pall bearers included nephews and grandsons of Mrs. Cross, Russell E. Cross, Edwin Rackley Jr., Dr. W. H. Baggs Jr., Palmer Rackley, Edwin Rackley Sr., Milward Eubanks, G. B. Baggs Jr., and J. V. Jackson Jr. Interment was in Oakview cemetery. Mrs. Cross died in her seventy-second year, having lived her entire life in this county. The former Miss Mittie Baggs, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Baggs, prominent early settlers of the county, and was born September 30, 1877 at the old Baggs home place, where she grew up. She was married December 30, 1895 to William Dallas Cross, a union that lengthened into fifty four years of happy married life. Some years after their marriage they moved to Camilla. A member of the Baptist church, she had been a Christian since childhood, finding real joy in attending services of the church and in its activities and fellowship. Surviving are her husband and the following children: James D. Cross of Pelham; Mrs. W. H. Nix of Camilla; W. D. Cross Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif.; C. M. Cross of Camilla and Miss Catherine Cross of Atlanta, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister, Mrs. J. A. Rackley of Camilla, Dr. Linton D. Baggs of Bainbridge, Luther R. Baggs and Wade H. Baggs Sr. of Camilla.
Obituary of Toy Beck Graham as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 9 Jul 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Many friends and relatives in this county were made sad by news of the death of Mrs. Toy Beck Graham, former Mitchell county woman, which occurred June 26, 1949 in Seaside Hospital, Seaside, Oregon. Funeral services and interment took place Wednesday afternoon, June 29, 1949 at two o'clock in Seaside. Mrs. Graham, the former Miss Toy Beck, was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Beck and was born and reared in Mitchell county. She was married to Mr. George Graham, who preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by two children; Mrs. Chester West of Seaside, Oregon and Walter Graham of Cottage Grove, Oregon, and two grandchildren, Dianne and Helen West. One brother survives also, Mr. Hand Beck of Greenville, S. C.
Obituary of Mack Owen Davis Sr. as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 18 Feb 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. With numerous and lovely flowers banked in quantities about his last resting place, the body of Mr. Mack Owens Davis was laid away Tuesday, 15 Feb 1949, to rest with loved ones in the quiet cemetery at Pleasant Hill Church. Bringing sorrow to friends and relatives throughout this county and section was the death of Mr. Davis, prominent and beloved Mitchell county citizen, which occurred at his home at Flint crossroads at five-twenty o'clock Monday morning, 14 Feb 1949, after a long and tedious illness. Funeral services took place Tuesday morning at 11:30 o'clock at Pleasant Hill church, conducted by the Rev. James Bell, of Abbeville, former pastor of Flint Baptist church. The little church was filled with sorrowing friends and neighbors. Comforting hymns were beautifully sung by the choir. Nephews of Mr. Davis, who acted as pallbearers were, Lamar Davis, H. S. Davis, John A. Davis Jr., Napier Maples, F. W. Williams, Dr. Joe G. Crovatt, Theo Williams and Charles Davis. Mr. Davis was seventy four years of age when death came to him. He was the son of Martin Fenton Davis and Lucy Adams Davis, and was born at Hardup in Baker County. His parents moved to this county a month later and he spent his entire life in this county. Engaging in mercantile business, he was widely known and esteemed by the numbers of friends he had gained through the years. He did some farming along with his mercantile business from time to time, and lived an active life, dividing time with home, store, community and church. He was happily married January 26, 1897 to Miss Cairo Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bennett, at their home in Pleasant Hill community. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Davis celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and numerous friends of this beloved couple gathered at their home for the happy occasion. Old Pleasant Hill Baptist Church was a sacred shrine for both Mr. and Mrs. Davis, for both had been brought in the church there by their parents, Mr. Davis' father being one of the charter members of the church. Joining the church there at the age of sixteen, he was an ardent and active member for nearly sixty years. Surviving Mr. Davis are his wife, their three sons, M. O. Davis Jr. of Camilla; Spearman Davis of Baconton; and Ralph Davis of Dawson and one daughter, Mrs. Olin Spann of Greenville, S. C. There are 5 grandchildren, Joan Davis of Camilla; Ralph Davis Jr. and Vivian Davis of Dawson; Malcolm Olin and Robert Sdyney Spann of Greenville, S. C. Surviving brothers are Mr. I. J. Davis of Flint and John Davis of Cotton; and his sisters are Mrs. Hettie Crovatt of Thomasville; Mrs. Theron Cleveland of Greenville, S. C. and Mrs. Dannie Maples of Palatka, Fla. Among those here from a distance to attend the funeral were James W. Maples and Mrs. Dannie Maples of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. Vernice Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Landis of Marietta; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Haines, Fenton Williams, George M. Cochran of Bainbridge; Mrs. Emory Bowers, Jacqueline Bowers of Dixie; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Purvis, Dr, Z. V. McDaniel, Mr. and Mrs. Hoke Davis, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Holland and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Miller of Albany; Mrs. Hettie Crovatt, Mrs. Love Douglas, Mrs. J. B. Holton, Mrs. Albert Tuck of Thomasville; Mrs. Clyde Slocumb Sr. of Doerun; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sasser of Sale City; Mr. and Mrs. John Davis and family, Mrs. Hattie Norton, Mrs. John Collins, Mrs. A. L. Luckey Sr. of Cotton; Mr. and Mrs. H. Radford of Newton; Mrs. Lofton Smith, Mrs. Finnis Curles, Press Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan, Mr. and Mrs., Floyd Fowler, Mrs. Tempie Herrod of Pelham.
Obituary of James Hilliard Spence as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 17 Jun 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Relatives and many old friends here learned with sorrow of the death of James Hilliard Spence, former Camilla citizen, which occurred Wednesday, 15 June 1949, at 1:20 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. V. Tabb, in Colquitt, following an illness of three months. Funeral services took place from the home in Colquitt Thursday, 16 Jun 1949, afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. Dillard, pastor of the Colquitt Baptist church and attended by a large concourse of friends. After services his body was brought back to his boyhood home town for interment in the family lot in Sunrest (old) cemetery. Assisting the Rev. Dillard at the graveside was the Rev. Charles Duncan, pastor of Camilla Baptist Church. Mr. Spence was the son of the late Green Spence and Mary Hilliard Spence and was born in Camilla May 8, 1871, his parents moving to his county from Stewart county after the close of the War Between the States. He grew up here with a large group of brothers and sisters. He was happily married July 16, 1891 to Miss Mamie Holton, daughter of the late Seaborn J. Holton, who preceded him in death October 26, 1943 after a union o fifty-two years. After his wife's death he went to Colquitt to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. V. Tabb. Mr. Spence served for many years as the chief of police in Camilla. He also engaged in a mercantile business here. In his more than three score years of residence in Camilla he knew and loved many people for he was a man who loved his fellow man. He was a loyal friend, always patient and cheerful. He had an unusually large connection of relatives here and many friends. He also had a host of friends in his later home in Colquitt. Mr. Spence had been a member of Camilla First Baptist Church since early in life. Surviving are his two daughters, Mrs. J. V. Tabb of Colquitt, Mrs. W. M. Gafford of Pensacola, Fla., a son, S. R. Spence of Camilla and foster son, J. B. Spence of Camilla; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. One sister, Mrs. Ila Woodham of Hawkinsville, and one brother, W. T. Spence of Columbia, Miss., also survive.
Obituary of Ellen Gail Crosson as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 15 Apr 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Numerous friends throughout the community were deeply saddened by news of the death of little Ellen Crosson, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crosson, which came at twelve o'clock midnight Wednesday, 14 Apr 1949, at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, where she has been critically ill for several days. A victim of leukemia the sweet and lovely little girl had fought a brave fight for long months against the dread disease. Friends, doctors and loved ones had been pulling for her and praying for her recovery, and there was deep concern throughout the community on account of her illness. She had made remarkable improvement since first of the year until a few days ago when her condition again became critical. Tireless nursing and every attention were to no avail and only her quiet passing into final sleep brought relief. Funeral services took place from the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Roles on Broad Street, grandparents of the little girl, Thursday afternoon, 15 Apr 1949, at five o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Walter H. Blanks, pastor of Camilla Methodist Church, attended by a large assemblage of friends. The flowers were numerous and beautiful. Little Ellen is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crosson, and brother James Albert Crosson. Her mother is the former Miss Annette Roles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Roles. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Crosson are the baby's paternal grandparents.
Obituary of Edith Swan Marshall Lofflin as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 7 Oct 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Mrs. Edith Marshall Loffin, 50, mother of John D. Marshall of this city, died Wednesday night, 5 Oct 1949, at 8 o'clock at the home of her son in the Hurst Apartments on South Scott Street. Mrs. Loffin's death followed a long and weary illness. She was brought by ambulance plane from her home in Annapolis, Ohio to Camilla on Monday, September 26, 1949 to the home of her son here, where every attention was given her. Numerous friends of the entire community are in deep sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall in their sad bereavement. Funeral services will take place Friday afternoon, 7 Oct 1949, but the hour has not been set pending arrival of relatives here from a distance. Surviving are two sons, John D. Marshall of Camilla; Glenn Marshall of Salem, Ohio; daughter, Carol Ann Marshall; her mother, Mrs. Cora Swan of Annapolis, Ohio; two brothers, H. H. Swan of Steubenville, Ohio; E. E. Swan of Annapolis, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Glenn Osburn of Jewett, Ohio.
Obituary of Martin Bright Mock as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 8 Apr 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Numerous friends throughout Camilla and Mitchell County were saddened by the news of the death of Mr. Martin Bright Mock, prominent and beloved Camilla citizen, which occurred Tuesday morning, April 5, 1949 at Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, at seven o'clock following a short illness. In declining health for the past three years, Mr. Mock had not been feeling so well last week and was carried to the Albany hospital Friday for a check-up. His condition grew worse until the end came peacefully Tuesday. Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon, 6 Apr 1949, at three o'clock at the First Baptist Church, of which Mr. Mock had been an active member for a long number of years. Numerous and very beautiful floral pieces filled the space at the back of the chancel. Comforting hymns were sung by a mixed quartette. Services were conducted by the Rev. Charles C. Duncan, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. Walter H. Blanks and the Rev. N. H. Williams. Serving as honorary pallbearers were members of the Board of Deacons of the Baptist church. Interment was in Oakview cemetery. Martin Bright Mock, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Mock of Pelham, was born in Whigham, August 24, 1877 and was in his 72nd year of age when death came to him. Moving with his parents from Whigham to Pelham, he grew up there. On December 26, 1909, he was married to Miss Susie Mansfield, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Frederick Mansfield of Pelham. They moved to Camilla January 19, 1914 when he began his work as Atlantic Coast Line Railway Agent. Mr. Mock had rounded out forty-six years of active service in the railroading business before his retirement here the latter part of 1944. He started work with the railway in 1898 in Albany when he took a job as clerk in the freight office there of the old Plant System, working from 1898 at several different points along the line before coming to Camilla at the beginning of 1914 to take up his work as Atlantic Coast Line Agent, a position he held until his retirement in 1944. He came from a railroading family, his grandfather, his uncle and his brother serving in the same field of work. A member of the Baptist church since early in life, Mr. Mock was an active and loyal member for a long number of years, serving as deacon and other offices in the church. Last year he was made an honorary life deacon. He enjoyed music and sang in the church choir until his health failed. A consecrated Christian, he gave joyous service as long as he was able. He was a truly good man and was honored and beloved by all who knew him. His passing Tuesday brought widespread sorrow to his numerous friends. Mr. Mock is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Sam A. Miller of Meigs and Mrs. George V. Bachman of Ocean Springs, Miss., and one son, Bobby Mock of Savannah and Camilla. Jane Miller is a granddaughter. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Zudie Anderson, Mrs. Mary Cross, Miss Lillie Mock, all of Cairo. Mrs. J. George Bailey of Camilla, Mrs. Alice Hurst of Atlanta and Mrs. Lois Cross of Panama City, Fla.
Obituary of Katherine Holton Bolton as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 1 Apr 1949. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Relatives and numerous friends here were saddened by the death of Mrs. E. S. Bolton, of Pelham, former Camilla woman and sister of Mr. B. L. Holton, on Friday, 25 Mar 1949. Mrs. Bolton died at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville after a short illness. Funeral services took place Saturday, 26 Mar 1949, afternoon from the home in Pelham conducted by the Rev. J. P. Sheffield, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pelham, assisted by the Rev. Tom A. Whiting, pastor of Meigs Methodist church. Interment followed in Oakview cemetery here, in the family plot. Mrs. Bolton is the former Miss Katherine Holton. She was born and reared in Camilla, where her parents, the late Seaborn J. Holton and India Spence Holton, were members of prominent pioneer families of Mitchell county. She was married in 1913 to E. S. Bolton and spent a large portion of her married life in Camilla, moving from here to Meigs. Amiable and happy of manner, she loved and enjoyed her friends and relatives. She had been a member of the Baptist church since childhood. Surviving are her husband, one son, Speer Bolton of Thomasville; one daughter, Mrs. Joe Singletary of Meigs; two sisters, Mrs. Lee H. Ward of Atlanta and Mrs. Frank Corbett of Pelham, and one brother, B. L. Holton of Camilla.
Obituary of Alice Trulock Hodges Palmer Miller as written in "The Albany Herald" dated 20 Apr 2003. Bainbridge, Ga.--Alice Hodges Palmer Miller, 83, of Bainbridge, died Saturday, April 19, 2003 at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, at First United Methodist Church, with burial in Oak City Cemetery, both in Bainbridge. Mrs. Miller was born May 23, 1919 in Brinson, the daughter of DeWitt Clinton Hodges and Alice Trulock Hodges. She graduated from Brinson High School and Andrew College, and taught school in Faceville in the 1940's. Survivors include three sons, Charles (Charla) Palmer and, Jack (Roslyn) Palmer, both of Bainbridge, and Bert (Kay) Palmer of Tallahassee, FL; two daughters, Sue (Don) Mills of Tallahassee, and Margaret (Ralph) Murray of Ponte Vedra, FL; a brother, Glenn C. Hodges of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mary Jane Dunlap of Manchester; her twin Agnes Moseley of Donalsonville; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lloyd Palmer and W.G. Miller, and a grandson, Tra Palmer. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. today (Sunday), at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the online guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Bainbridge, P.O. Box 541, Bainbridge, GA 39818. Ivey Funeral Home Bainbridge 229/246-3232.
Obituary of Johnnie N. Fulghum as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 6 Feb 1948. Camilla, Mitchell, Georgia. Johnnie N. Fulghum,59, former Mitchell County man, died Saturday Jan 31, 1948 in Tampa Municipal Hospital, Tampa, Fla. following a heart attack. Funeral Services took place Tuesday afternoon, February 3, 1948 at 3 o'clock at New Light Methodist church near Doerun, the Rev. Tommy Richardson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Fulghum was born and reared in this county and was a son of the late John Quincy Fulghum and Mrs. Fulghum He was married to the former Miss Ethelyn Barker, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Jim Barker. He moved twelve years ago to Tampa, Fla. where he spent the remainder of his life, being engaged in contracting business. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. L. G. Luckey and Mrs. Roy Dean Shiver, both of Tampa, Fla; Mrs. E. R. Curles, Mrs. James Ferguson and Mrs. Marvin Curles, all of Mitchell County; two sons, Jessie Nelson Fulghum and Lther J. Fulghum both of Tampa, Fla; his mother, Mrs. Missouri Fulghum and four brothers, Henry, Oscar, Charlie and A. K. Fulghum, all of Mitchell County.
Obituary of Camilla Maples Shiver as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 9 Jan 1948. Mrs. Camilla Maples Shiver, former Camilla woman, died at her home in Albany on Monday January 5, 1948, many relatives and friends in this county were saddened to learn. Mrs. Shiver had been in ill health. Funeral services took place Tuesday afternoon January 6, 1948 at four o'clock from the chapel of the Albany Undertaking Co. Services were conducted by the Rev. T. H. Wilder , assisted by Dr. Leonard Stephens. Interment was in Crown Hill cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Tom R. Reeves of Columbus and Mrs. James R. Hendricks of Camden, N. J.; two sons, Frank Shiver and Charles R. Shiver of Albany; two sisters, Mrs. John Cook of Pelham and Mrs. H. O. Culpepper of Jacksonville, Fla., and two brothers, B. B. Maples of Thomasville and J. N. Maples of Leary.
Obituary of Andrew Jackson Griner as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 16 Jan 1948. Funeral services for A. J. Griner, former Mitchell countian and son of Mr. And Mrs. Sam Griner, took place Monday, 12 January 1948, in Winter Haven, Fla., and interment was in the cemetery there. A resident of Winter Haven for a number of years, Mr. Griner was a victim of accidental gas poisoning, his death occurring at a hospital Saturday, 10 January 1948. Relatives going down to Winter Haven for the funeral included Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Crovatt, Mr. C. G. Griner, Mrs. T. W. Curles and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Palmer.
Obituary of Ralph Millington Glausier as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 16 Jan 1948. Funeral services for R. M. Glausier, brother of Mrs. L. M. Butler and W. F. Glausier and uncle of Mrs. Leo Yancey, of Camilla, took place Monday, 12 Jan 1948, at Cool Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Will Banks of Meigs, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Banks Allen of Tifton. He had a heart attack while on a visit to Brunswick.
Obituary of Lawrence E. Mansfield as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 22 Oct 1948. Relatives and many friends in this county were saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Lawrence E. Mansfield, brother of Mrs. M. B. Mock of this city, which occurred on Monday October 11, 1948 at 11 o'clock near midnight at a hospital in Tampa, Fla., following a short illness. Mr. Mansfield, Seaboard Air Line Railroad retired trainmaster was 62 years of age when death came to him. He had been a resident of Jacksonville, Fla., for a long number of years, was a member of the Methodist church and Solomon Lodge, F. and A. M., and member fo the Alee Shrine, Savannah, Ga. Funeral services took place at Baynard's Chapel on Thursday October 14, 1948 at 11:30 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. J. Rooks. Interment was in Gainesville, Fla. Mr. Mansfield was born and reared in Mitchell county. His mother was the former Miss Emma Lucia Lawrence, member of a pioneer Camilla family. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Mansfield of Jacksonville, Fla., two daughters, Mrs. V. Ray Chapel of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. George Hack of Gainesville, Fla., one son, R. L. Mansfield of Portsmouth, Va., two brothers, Ernest J. Mansfield of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Rosco Mansfield of Lake City, Fla., five sisters, Mrs. J. K. Williams of Miami, Fla., Mrs. W. W. Walters of Winter Haven, Fla., Mrs. George Bailey of Sanford, Fla., Mrs. C. C. Chapell of Cordele, Ga., and Mrs. M. B. Mock of Camilla, Ga. Mrs. Mock has the sincere sympathy of numerous friends I Camilla and Mitchell county in her bereavement.
Obituary of Tyre G. Smith as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 31 Dec 1948. Mr. T. G. Smith, beloved Sale City citizen, died Wednesday, 22 Dec 1948, at Battey hospital in Rome, Ga. after a several months illness. Funeral services took place at Sale City Baptist Church Friday, 24 Dec 1948, afternoon at three o'clock with Rev. Robert Smith of Cuthbert conducting services, assisted by Rev. O. M. Cates and Rev. G. W. Bates. Interment was in Sale City cemetery. Pallbearers were T. K. Brock, O. L. King, S. L. Durham, S. O. Wilson, Larabee Strickland and C. W. Strickland. Honorary pallbearers were J. N. Beasley, D. Mims, W. R. Barnes, R. E. Baisden, J. H. Highnote and Fate Huey. Mr. Smith was seventy years of age. He had lived in and around Sale City for the past twenty or more years and had engaged in farming, which he enjoyed enthusiastically, up to the time when his health failed several years ago. He was a member of Sale City Baptist Church and had served as deacon for several years. Mr. Smith was one of Sale City's most beloved citizens and had numbers of friends who are saddened by his passing. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mamie Adams, two sons, Fenton and Clenton Smith of Albany, two brothers, one in Edison and one in Florida, one sister living in Albany, and five grandchildren.
Obituary of Tom Davis as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 31 Dec 1948. Bringing sadness to loved ones and friends here at Christmas time was the death of Mr. Tom Davis on Christmas Eve at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. B. Powell in Bennett Park. Mr. and Mrs. Davis had come up from Climax to spend Christmas with their daughter and the family were having Christmas dinner together before exchanging gifts from the tree. In the midst of the meal Mr. Davis was taken with a heart attack and died almost immediately. Funeral services took place Sunday morning 26 Dec 1948 at 10 o'clock at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Charles C. Duncan, assisted by the Rev. Wynn, pastor of the church. Pallbearers were M. O. Davis Jr., D. Jones, Roy Jones, Gene Cowen, Spearman Davis, Mercer Wilson and Lawrence Green. Interment was in the family plot in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Tom Green Davis was the son of the late Dink B. Davis and Betty Jones Davis and was born in Mitchell county, August 13, 1872, growing up at the old family home near Pleasant Hill church. He had lived almost his entire life in this county, moving to Climax in Decatur county, where he resided a short time before his death. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Powell of Camilla and Mrs. T. M. Moore of Climax and one son, H. S. Davis of Albany. There are seven grandchildren. Two sisters surviving are Mrs. J. H. Green of Hartsfield and Mrs. H. H. Radford of Newton, and only surviving brother is Preston Davis of Newton. Members of the bereaved family have the warm sympathy of many friends in their loss.
Obituary of Mrs. J. I. Turk as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 31 Dec 1948. Mrs. J. I. Turk died Thursday morning, 23 Dec 1948, at nine o'clock at the home of her son, Mr. Clovis Turk, at Sale City following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Turk had made her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Turk, for the past eight years, moving here after the death of her husband in 1940 at Commerce. She was seventy-nine years of age at the time of her death and was one of Sale City's most belowved citizens. Her sweet and cheerful personality had endeared her to numerous friends, who regret to learn of her death. Funeral services took place here Friday morning, 24 Dec 1948, at 11 o'clock at the Methodist church with Rev. G. W. Bates, pastor and Rev. O. M. Cates, Baptist pastor in charge. Her body was then carried to her old home at Commerce, where funeral services and interment took place Saturday, 25 Dec 1948. Pallbearers were E. B. Beasley, James Branch, Tom Knight, Harvey Brock, J. I. Eubanks and Ralph Eubanks. Bramlett funeral home was in charge. Surviving are her son, Mr. Clovis Turk of Sale City and one sister at Commerce. The family have the deep sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss.
Obituary of Martha Elma Palmer Jones as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 25 Jun 1948. Mrs. O. D. Jones, 64, died at her residence in Newton on Thursday 17 June 1948, friends were saddened to learn, and funeral services took place the following day, 18 June 1948, at Pleasant Hill church with the Rev. Patterson of Norman Park, and Rev. Forrester of Americus, officiating. Serving as pallbearers were her nephews, Shelly Jones, James Jones, Bubba Gene Palmer and Dolphus Palmer, all of Camilla, Malcolm Jones of Meigs, and Vaughn and Maitland Yates of Pelham. Interment took place in the church cemetery. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. S. E. Palmer of Camilla; one son, Durant Jones of Camilla; two daughters, Mrs. Alton Rogers and Mrs. Robert Bullard of Newton; three sisters, Miss Vera Palmer of Camilla, Mrs. H. H. Yates of Pelham, Mrs. Irene Maples of Mobile, Ala.; six brothers, A. P. Palmer, B. H. Palmer, Julius Palmer, B. P. Palmer, all of Camilla, Roy Palmer of Cotton, and Charlie Palmer of Meigs.
Obituary of Calvin A. Hall Sr. as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 25 Jun 1948. Mr. Calvin A. Hall Sr., prominent Baker County citizen and father of Mr. Roy S. Hall of this place, died at his home in Newton Wednesday afternoon, 23 Jun 1948, about six o'clock. Though he had been ill for only a few days, he had been in declining health for the past year or so. Funeral services will take place in Newton this (Friday) afternoon, 25 Jun 1948, at four o'clock conducted by the Rev. Rick Forrester, pastor of Newton Baptist Church. Relatives and many friends here were saddened by the news of Mr. Hall's death. He was 85 years of age and had engaged in large farming business for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Belle Culpepper, five sons, Roy S. Hall of Camilla, Carey, John B., C. A. Jr. and Edwin Hall and two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Simmons and Mrs. J. R. Rhodes, all of Newton.
Obituary of Hattie Shirah Everett as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 18 Jun 1948. Mrs. Hattie Shirah Everett, 79, died Tuesday 8 June 1948, at her home near Camilla after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services took place Wednesday, 9 Jun 1948, at four o'clock at Pleasant Hill Church with interment following in Mt. Zion cemetery. Surviving are her only son, Andrew J. Everett, and only daughter, Mrs. J. F. Fudge. Eight grandchildren, including Mildred Everett, Everett High, Roy High, Marvin High, Eloise O'Connor, Steve Fudge, Dolphus Fudge and Jessie Mae Lanten, also survive.
Obituary of Mamie Eugene Rackley Hinson as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 May 1948. Mrs. Mamie Eugene Rackley Hinson, 72 years of age, passed away Tuesday morning, 11 May 1948, at 1:00 o'clock at her home in Hinsonton after an illness of several months. Mrs. Hinson was the wife of the late John D. Hinson, who died in 1925, and the daughter of the late Corneilous Rackley. She spent most of her life in Mitchell County. In 1905 she and Mr. Hinson founded the village of Hinsonton, where she resided until her death and where she was the first citizen, always taking part in community affairs and helping those in need. Mrs. Hinson was one of the founders of the Hinsonton Baptist Church where she was an active member until her death. Mrs. Hinson is survived by six sons, J. C. Hinson of Pelham; P. L. Hinson of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; L. G. Hinson of Hinsonton; T. W. Hinson of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; H. D. Hinson of Indiantown, Fla.; and George E. Hinson of Deerfield Beach, Fla. Her youngest son, Frank Lofley Hinson was killed while serving in the Phillipines in April 1945. She is survived by six daughters; Mrs. J. T. Kelly Jr. of Moultrie, Ga.; Mrs. D. D. Autry and Miss Lucile Hinson of Hinsonton; Mrs. E. B. Johnson of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; Mrs. William Zachman of Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Ernest Meyer of White Plains, N. Y.; and Mrs. J. W. Glenn of Cotton. She is also survived by two foster sons; Lynwood and Jack Williford, both of the U. S. Navy. Surviving also are 25 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Brothers George Rackley of Camilla; Carl Rackley of Camilla; F. H. Rackley of Santa Monica, Cal.; E. E. Rackley Sr. of Camilla; L. E. Rackley Sr. of Climax; J. E. Rackley and F. E. Rackley of Meigs; three sisters Mrs. J. E. Brooks and Mrs. Lewis Eidson of Camilla; and Mrs. Lucious Brightwell of Ocala, Fla. Funeral services were held at 4:00 P. M. Wednesday 12 May 1948 at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church, conducted by Rev Oris Patterson, pastor of Hinsonton Baptist Church and Rev. Swinton Boynton of Pelham. Burial was at the Liberty Hill Cemetery. The many floral offerings messages of sympathy and visitors from a wide area attested to the esteem in which Mrs. Hinson was held.
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