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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Obituaries
1800
| Death of an Eminent Divine- Rev
Nathan Hoyt, D.D. of Athens, died on Thursday last, after a protracted
illness. Dr. Hoyt was eminent among the leading divines of the
South, and as an effective pulpit orator had few equals. he was
native of new Hampshire, but settled in Georgia when a young man.
He had been for nearly forty years pastor of the Presbyterian church of
Athens. Date: 1866-07-17; Paper: Augusta Chronicle Athens Chronicle: We regret to record the death, in this city, of Mr. John Saye, brother of Mr. R. W. Saye, the well known contractor, on last Wednesday afternoon, aged about 75 years, he had been a sufferer for a long time, but bore it all with patience. Date: 1880-07-02; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph We learn from the Athena Chronicle that Mr. John H. Colt a very worthy citizen of Jackson county, died very suddenly of heart disease last Thursday. He was well known in Athens where he once lived. Date: 1881-07-08; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph The Athens banner announces the death of Mrs. E. L. Newton, one of the oldest residents of that place, aged eighty years. She was married in 1821 and has lived in Athens most of her life. Date: 1881-11-18; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph Shot Him Dead. Athens, Ga., May 17 —Simon Bullington suspected Jesse Thomas of having stolen some clothing from him, and coming upon Thomas on the highway, shot him dead Date: 1886-05-18; Paper: Wheeling Register Miss Julia Linton Death of Miss Julia Linton Athens, Ga. Aug 16 Miss Julia Linton a daughter of Dr. John Linton, died today after a short illness. 17 Aug. 1887 Atlanta Constitution 1900
Mrs. Ed Talmage Dead Athens Loses Another of Her Noble Christian Woman Athens, Ga., July 19.—In the death of Mrs. E. A. Talmage Athens has lost another of her aged and most highly respected Christian women. She died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She had been quite feeble for some time, being 83 years old. but her death was quite sudden. At the time Mrs. Tulmage was at the home of her daughter. Mrs. G. P. Brightwell. Three children survive her, Messrs. A. H. and Frank Talmage and Mrs. G. P. Brightwell. For more than fifty years she has resided in Athens and during those years was a faithful member of the Methodist church. The funeral exercises were conducted by Dr. J. W. Heidt and Rev. E. D. Stone from Oconee Street church at 4:30 this afternoon. Date: 1900-07-20; Paper: Macon Telegraph Mark A. Daniel. ATHENS, Ga., Jan, 18.—Mr. Mark A. Daniel, aged Sixty-five, for many years a prominent citizen here and a member of Mt Vernon Lodge of Masons, died yesterday morning and was buried this morning with Masonic honors. He had been ill for many months and his death was not unexpected. Date: January 20, 1905 Paper: Macon Telegraph A telegram received yesterday morning by Columbus relatives brought the sad news of the death of Mrs. C.C. Shepperson which occurred yesterday morning at her home at Athens Ga., of pneumonia. Many of her friends in Columbus did not know of her serious illness, and the telegraphic message came as a great shock to them. Mrs. Shepperson was a lady of noble character and sweet and gentle disposition who naturally attracted, and gained the friendship of others, and there is deep sadness in many hearts that she has passed away from earthly scenes. She was a resident of Columbus many years and was generally beloved, and her death is a real loss to all who knew her. The deceased was a member of the Episcopal church and a woman of beautiful Christian character. Mrs. Shepperson is survived by the following children: Mrs. Grace Samford, Mrs. Annie Will Samford and Alfred Shepperson, of Mexico and Misses Mildred and Mary Clem Shepperson, of Athens, G. One brother Mr. C.W. Peabody of fort Worth Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. George McClain of Punta Gorda Fla., and Mrs. Theo Burnham, of Atlanta, survive her. the death of Mr. Shepperson, her husband, occurred about three years ago It is presumed that the funeral services and interment will be in Athens. Date: 1907-01-16; Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer Mrs. W. W. Turner Athens, Ga., July 11 – After a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. W. W. Turner died early Saturday at her home in Athens. Mrs. Turner was a daughter of the late Dr. Charles W. Lane, for many years pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, and is survived by one sister, Miss Louie Lane, the noted charity worker of this city, and one daughter. She is also survived by three sons. The funeral was held from the home yesterday, the services being conducted by Rev. E. L. Hill. The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – Monday, July 11, 1910 [Transcribed as written by D. Donlon] Mrs. I.V. Bradberry died at Athens Wednesday Atens, Ga. Oct 27, Mrs. I.V. Bradberry, who passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dobbins, was buried yesterday afternoon from the residence, Mrs. Bradberry was seventy-four years old, and was a sister of Dr. Hale of this city, Mr. H.H. Hale of Atlanta, and Mrs. Dobbins. she is survived by seven children, Mrs. Ira Bradberry, Mr. Y.B. Bradberry, Miss Blanche Bradberry, Mrs. Chas. W. Heard, Mrs. George Rice, Mr. J.H. Bradberry, and Miss Bessie Bradberry. the funeral services, was conducted by Rev. A.J. Smith, assisted by Rev. A.J. Sears. Date: 1910-10-28; Paper: Macon Telegraph Athens Ga., May 3,—More mystery developed tonight In the case of R. W. McKinney who shot his wife to death and suicided immediately Monday night. Austin McKinney, of Chester, near Spartanburg, S. C. phoned Mayor Rowe tonight that R. W. McKinney ran away from Spartanburg County six years ago with the woman he killed this week and that she was not and has never been his lawful wife, that his wife and six children, deserted by him in 1905, are living now. An hour later a Mrs. McKinney called the mayor of Athens and asked if the McKinney couple had been burled here and upon being informed that the burial had occurred, she refused to give her own first name and stated that she would write more fully later. Still later a wire from Leonard McKinney at Cowpens, S. C. instructs that the orphan girl be sent to him at once, There is doubt as to the child's being a daughter of the dead man at all. There is insurance on the lives of both the victims of Monday's shooting amounting to $2,000. A brother and a sister of the dead woman were here for the burial and wished to carry the bodies back to Carolina for Interment, They disagreed and finally compromised on burying the man here and carrying their sister back to Laurens. Rev. S. E. England, pastor of one of the churches here, has been named by the ordinary to care for the girl and her property, and the sister and brother agreed for both bodies to be buried in Athens. They have decided to allow the child to be sent to an orphan's asylum Instead of taking her back home with them as they first declared they would do. Date: 1911-05-04; Paper: Macon Telegraph Died At Athens Special to The Chronicle Athens, Ga. Nov 18 Mr. A.J. Mewborn, who died yesterday afternoon here, was carried to Bowman his old home today for burial. He is survived by his mother, wife, three daughters and eight brothers and sisters. he was 40 years old. Date: 1913-11-19; Paper: Augusta Chronicle J. F. Allgood Athens, Ga., Nov. 28 – J. F. Allgood, for many years a member of the Athens fire department, died Sunday. He was compelled to resign on account of illness about three years ago, and had been confined to his home almost ever since. He was about 40 years of age and is survived by a wife and several children. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon. The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – Tuesday, November 28, 1911 [Transcribed as written by D. Donlon] A. F. BROWN. ATHENS, June 21.—The funeral occurred yesterday at Carlton of A. F. Brown, aged-84 years, whose death occurred In Athens a few nights ago from paralysis. He was the father of Mrs. W H Thompson, of Athens; Mrs. W. W. Starke, of Commerce; Mrs. Rex Brown, of Ashevllle, N, C; Otho Brown of this city; Luther Brown, of St. Louis, and Walter Brown, of Baltimore. The services were conducted by Rev. S. H. England, pastor of the Young Harris Memorial Methodist church, of this city. Date: 1912-06-22; Paper: Macon Telegraph Athens Man Killed On Western Front Lieut. Robert G. Griffith Meets Death In Accident According To Letter Reaching Father ATHENS, May 23.—Through a letter of condolence addressed to Lieut. Walton H. Griffin and received by his father Arthur E. Griffith this morning the news. Of the death by accident of Lieut, Robert O. Griffith was announced for the first time. He wan In the aviation service doing patrol duty with the British aviators, he was an alumnae of the University of Georgia of last year's class and had been known until a few weeks ago to be in England doing special training. Killed May Ninth, His death occurred on May 9th and the letter from the Red Cross In London stated his relatives had been notified of his death but the father here had the first news in today's letter. Lieut. Walton Griffith, older brother, and Lieut. Lloyd Griffith, a cousin, are probably now on their way to the front. A. E. Griffith is secretary of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company, and one of Athens most prominent citizens. Date: 1918-05-30; Paper: Macon Telegraph Dial S. Taylor Athens, Ga. - Dial S. Taylor, of 2063 Allen Drive, Athens, died Sunday in an Athens hospital. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the East Athens Church of God. Burial will be in Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was a native of Habersham County, Ga., but had lived in Clark and Oglethorpe counties most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Laura Esco Taylor, Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jane Key and Mrs. Bobby Dixon, Augusta; one son, Bobby Taylor, Augusta; his mother, Mrs. Harris Taylor, Lexington, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Walker, Monroe, Ga., Mrs. Frank Smith, and Mrs. O.F. Norman, Lexington; eight brothers, Lee Taylor, Corpus Christie, Tex., Joe Taylor, Lawrenceville, Ga., Ed Taylor and Bill Taylor, Athens, Jr. Taylor and Duncan Taylor, Lexington, Oscar Taylor, Rayle, Ga., Wilford Taylor, Washington, Ga. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge Date: 1974-03-26; Paper: Augusta Chronicle |
