Flemming Johnson
BOY KILLS HIMSELF WHILE HANDLING GUN
A Sad Ending to a Christmas Hunt for Flemming Johnson
Flemming Johnson, ten-year old son of Jno. W. Johnson of near Blunt, this county, shot himself accidentally Tuesday afternoon of last week, the shot entering his left side, ranging upwards and causing instant death. Flemming was holding a gun in his hands while his older brother, J. W. Johnson, and cousin, Franklin Maddox, were cutting down a tree in which they had previously killed a squirrel, the squirrel dying without falling from the tree. J. W. and Franklin did not see the tragedy as their backs were turned to Flemming as they cut the tree. It is not known just how the accident occurred. The body of little Flemming was laid to rest at Mt. Vernon Friday afternoon. His death was a sad one indeed and is deeply regretted by the friends of his parents and relatives.
[Butts County Progress Jan 2, 1907 - Submitted by Brenda Wiesner]

John Kimbrough
PNEUMONIA CLAIMS A PROMINENT YOUNG MAN
Mr. John Kimbrough, the boy of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kimbrough, died Monday morning of pneumonia. The deceased was about twenty-one or two years old. The funeral took place Tuesday at eleven o'clock at Stark Methodist church. The family have the sympathy, of a large circle of friends in their bereavement.
[Butts County Progress, Mar 4, 1910 - Submitted by Brenda Wiesner ]

W.T. Smith
The death of Mr. W. T. Smith occurred Thursday morning of last week at his home at Smith's Mill. He had long been a sufferer with cancer and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Smith was about 77 years old and a member of a prominent family of this section. He was a Confederate soldier, serving as a member of Co. G Third Georgia regiment Mr. Smith was well known throughout the county and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances regretted to know of his passing. Mr. Smith is survived by two sons, Messrs. J. A. and T. B. Smith, three daughters, Mrs. W. H. Jenkins, all of Cork. Mrs. T. P. Kimbell and Mrs. Burl McCord The funeral was conducted at Sandy Creek Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. W. 0. Sharpe. The Masons had charge of the services at the grave.
[Butts County Progress, June 4, 1915 - Submitted by Brenda Wiesner]

Jackson Farmer Drowns In Pond
JACKSON — Mr. James E. Sims, 43, of Rt.  Four. Jackson, drowned Monday in a small private pond near his home.
Sheriff B. H. Hamum of Butts County led the rescue party which recovered his body about two hours later.
A coroner's jury ruled his death was due to accidental drowning.
He was a well known Butts County farmer. A lifelong resident of Butts County, he was a member of Towallga Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Martha Sims; a daughter Angelyn Sims of Jackson; two sons. Charles S Sims of Jackson and Joseph
Sims of the U S Air Force; his mother, Mrs. Charles B. Sims of Jackson; two sisters. Mrs. Mary Welden of Atlanta and Mrs. Weyman O'Neal of Conyers.
Funeral services were conducted this morning at 11 o'clock at the Towaliga Baptist Church. The Rev. William Thomas, the pastor, officiated. Burial was In the church cemetery.
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was In charge of arrangements
[Griffin Daily News 1959 Contributed by Glenda Tolliver]
Note from Contributor James E. Sims was born April 23 1910 and died April 6 1959

  MRS. J.J. SINGLEY DIED LAST SATURDAY
The death of Mrs. J. J. Singley occurred Saturday morning at 1 o'clock at her home at Pepperton. Death was due to kidney trouble.
Mrs. Singley was 78 years old and a native of Butts county.
She was Miss Lizzie Preston before her marriage.
Mrs. Singley is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. C. E. Maddox and Mrs. Larkin Willard, Jackson, Mrs. W. T. McClure, Mrs. J. B. Mayfield and Mr. T. F. Singley, Buchanan: two brothers. Mr. O. C. Preston. Atlanta, and Mr. Tom Preston, of Alabama: three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Callaway. Atlanta. Mrs. Thomas Oglesby, Griffin, and Mrs. Button Barnes, Peakesville.
The funeral was held Sunday morning and  the body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Macedonia.
Jackson Progress- Argus 1915-07-16

MRS. JOHN CLARK MADDUX PASSED TO HER REWARD
Mrs. John Clark Maddox died at her home in Jackson Sunday afternoon after an illness of several weeks. She was about 46 years old and a Miss Sellers of Worthville before her marriage.
Mrs. Maddox is survived by seven children, Messrs. Ed, John, Robert Lee Maddox, and Misses Eva. Ruby, Ola and another small daughter,
The funeral was held at three o'clock Monday at Worthville, Rev. Mr. Fincher conducting the services.
Jackson Progress- Argus 1915-07-16

MRS. OBE HENDRICK PASSED AWAY SATURDAY
Buttn county friendn of Mrs. Obe Hendrick were pained to learn of her death, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Butner at Powder Springs, Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Hendrick had been in feeble health for some time but news of her passing came as a shock to a wide circle of friends. She was about 70 years old and a native of Butts county. Before her marriage which occurred in 1867. Mrs. Hendrick was Miss Carrie Barnes. She was a member of the Methodist church and a splendid christian character.
Mrs. Hendrick is survived by her husband, two children, Mrs. W. E. Butner, Powder Springs, and Ambrose Hendrick, Atlanta; two brothers. Turner Barnes, of South Georgia and Charlie Barnes of  Alabama;   two sisters, Mrs. Mallie Yancey, of Helena, and Mrs. Nora White. South Georgia.
The funeral services were conducted at Macedonia church at Stark at 12 o'clock noon Monday. Rev. F. G. Spearman conducted the services.
Jackson Progress- Argus 1915-07-16

MR. H. S. WILLIAMS DIES FROM A SPIDER'S BITE
Friends here regret to learn of the death of Mr. H. S. Williams, which occurred at his home inColumbus Saturday.   Death was due to blood poisoning caused from a spider bite.
Not many years ago Mr. Williams was the popular agent of the Southern here and later was transferred to McDonough. He was yardmaster for the Seaboard and Southern railways at Columbus at the time of his death. Mr. Williams had been engaged in railroad work for twenty-seven years.
Mr. Williams, who is survived by his wife and five children, was a promineat Mason and Shriner, and a member of Alexius commandery Knights Templar of Jackson.
The funeral and interment was at McDonough.
Jackson Progress- Argus 1915-07-23

Homicide,
Jackson Bennett was shot by Babe Washington at Indian Spring last Friday evening, from the effect of which death followed on Monday. Bennett and Washington are aaid to have been good friends. They were about grown and at the time of the shooting were arranging to go to a party. From the evidence and Washington's statement before the preliminary hearing had here before Judge Harmon last Wednesday we gather the following facts: Bennett aiid Washington me Friday evening about 6 o'clock in front of John Washington's store at Indian Spring. Washington had a drink and a pistol. He was waving the pistol and it was discharged perhaps accidently in his hands or per-haps by falling, the ball entering the abdomen and passing upward and edging the liver, rupturing the gall  ___ and embedding itself in the back. After the shooting Bennett said, ''Oh, Babe, you have shot me." Washington replied, 'No, I haven't. Come on and go with me to supper." With this Washington left and went to supper after .which he came back to his brother's store and found Bennett laid out on the counter. Deputy Sheriff Foster was present and he gave.himself up claim-ing that the shooting was accidental. Drs. T. J. Collier and A. F. White were called in, but the wound was too serious for medical or surgical skill and the young man realizing his condition made a statement before W, P. Castleberry, a justic of the peace, in which he. stated that he believed the shooting to have been accidental. He made a similar statement to other parties and in absence of any direct proof to the contrary the case was distressed.
Jackson Argus 1900-02-09  Page 1

Dick Fincher Dead.
News was received in Jackson this week that Dick Fincher died of menangitis in Florida last Sunday. He was born and raised in this county and is well known here, his relatives being splendid people. He married a few years ago and disappeared from here last year, leaving his family and nothing was heard from him until the message came announcing his death.
Jackson Argus 1900-10-26 Page 2

SANDY PLAINS.
A very sad death occured is our community last week, Mrs. W. P. Elliot was suddenly taken ill on Wednesday  and only lived until Thursday night. The husband and three little children have sustained a great loss, And have the sympathy of all.
Jackson Argus 1900-02-02 Page 6

Memorial.
Mrs.  Mary   Ann   Watkins, nee Settle was born in Rutherford county N.C.  Nov. 16, 1822 and was married to A. Mack Watkins in 1842 immediatly after they came to Butts county Georgia where they settled down to fight the battle of life, and with the good fortitude of good christians they were successful.  For 50 years or more a member of  Macedonia church, and her greatest desire was to do the works of God.  She leaves a number of children and grand-children many friends. who will, greatly miss her life among them so full of love for all.  A pastor found in her home always a kind welcome. At their comfortable country home she and her faithful husband, who preceeded her several years to heaven, were always ready to lodge the wearry. She was a good christian, no one can doubt a faithful wife and loving mother, no one never knew but to love her, she was like all good mothers, she had many  trials and rough roads through her long life out she continued faithful to the end. Shewas enabled to shout the praises of God in her last hours of sickness and left the bright testimony that she was ready to depart in peace and be with her Lord. May her mantle fall on her children. Farewell dear mother. we will strive hard to live so as to meet  you  in heaven.
Jackson Argus 1900-02-02 Page 6

Burned To Death.
On Wednesday of last week a two-year-old child of Panl Grant was burned to death at one of the cottages at Pepperton. Grant is a night operative and at the time of the accident was asleep,. The child was playing in the fire when its clothing caught and the flame enveloped the little fellow almost instantly.
Dr. Jarrell was sent for but thechild had been frightfully burned internally and despite all that could be done it died.
Jackson Argus 1900-01-05 Page 7

Towaliga
Mr. S. S. Kendrick who has been sick with dropsy for several months past died Wednesday morning. His bereaved family, who have been so attentive to him through all his afflictions have our sincere sympathy. Mr. Kendrick leaves a wife and seven small children.
Jackson Argus 1900-02-09 Page 6

Dr. C. W. Humphreys went to Timber Ridge, Henry  county this week to conduct the funeral services of one of the members of his church Mrs. Oliver Thompson
Jackson Argus 1900-02-16 Page 4.

Flovilla, Prominent Citizen Dead
Flovilla, Ga., October 5.-Death has removed another one of Butts county's old landmarks - Major B. F. Ward died about 12 o'clock. He was born in 1800, represented his county as Senator and Representative.
He lived and and died on the Mclntosh reserve; bought it from the State of Georgia in 1828.
The reserve contains 640 square acres. The world has rarely produced such a grand old man.
Date: 1886-10-06;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

Death of Husband and Wife
The news reached Macon yesterday morning of the death of two well known people of Butts County. The wife of Mayor Isaac Nolan, living near Flovilla, died early yesterday morning, and her husband died a short time thereafter from the shock, which it is thought ruptured a blood vessel. the funeral will take place today. Mr. Clem Williams, a nephew of Mrs. Nolan, left Macon yesterday afternoon to be present.
Date: 1887-03-28;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

Funerals at Flovilla
Two Deaths Which Have Saddened the Community
Flovilla July 27, —The usual mirth and bustle of the town with its number of visitors and the general Inflow of the large crowds visiting the spring, have been changed to sadness and mourning. Monday the body of Miss Sallie Forgertry who is years past made her home at this place, but came here a few weeks since from Atlanta, and, after a lingering illness with consumption, calmly passed away, was borne from the Baptist church and laid to rest in the  cemetery near by. Her aged mother and other loved ones have the deep, heart-felt sympathy of the entire town.
At the Methodist church this morning the many friends of Mr. Armor McGhee paid the last tribute of respect to his memory. He was a noble young man, loved by his associates. Having been reared near here, he had a host of dear friends whose hearts were saddened by the last farewell of their friend and companion. The services were conducted by the  Rev. Messrs. Tumlin and Burch In an impressive manner.
Mr. McGhee came to his mother's about a week ago from Rome, where be had been in business. He was not thought to be very sick, but gradually grew worse, notwithstanding the skillful treatment of Drs. White and Soloman and the tender nursing of a devoted mother.
He is resting we trust. In the home of the just.
Dr. Soloman was quite sick yesterday but  he is better today. It is hoped that he will be seen on the streets in a few days.
Date: 1892-07-28;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

George Kelly Dead
Flovilla, Sept 7 George Kelly, the man who was run against by an East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia train at this place last night, is dead, he lingered about fifteen minutes. He was taken care of by the railroad authorities. Dr. Solomon was the first physician on the scene of the accident, but life was extinct when he arrived. Drs. White and Solomon examined him, finding that his skull was crushed and several of his bones broken. he was sitting in a stupor on the end of the cross ties and was struck on the back of the head. He leaves a wife and one child and an old mother.
Date: 1892-09-08;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

Death of Mr. G.B. Elder
Flovilla, Ga. Sept 10 - Mr. G. B. Elder, one of Flovilla's most prominent citizens, died today of heart failure.
Date: 1905-09-11;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

Death of Mr. Jeff L. Bryant.
Flovilla., Jan. 29—Mr. Jeff L. Bryant, one of Flovilla's oldest and most Influential citizens, died early this morning. Mr. Bryant had been in declining health for some time and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by a wife and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be, held Tuesday morning at the Baptist Church of which he has been for years a most devout member., Interment at this place. Interment at this place.
Date: 1906-01-30;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

Ex-Mayor of Flovilla Dead
Flovilla, Ga. Jan. 27 - Hon. W.F. Douglas, ex-mayor of Flovilla, died recently while on a visit to his daughter in Tennessee.
Date: 1907-01-28; Paper: Macon Telegraph

M. A. LINDSEY WILL BE BURIED AT FLOVILLA
Flovilla, Ga., Dec. 15.—M. A. Lindsey, formerly of this place, died at his
residence, 112 Forest avenue. Atlanta, Ga., at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
Mr. Lindsey is well known all over the South. He leaves besides his wife,  three daughters and son, E. It, Lindsey, of Rome, Ga., a sister, Mrs, Clancy, of Augusta Ga. Mr. Lindsey Is a brother-in-law of Dr. Eugene B. Elder, formerly of Macon, the remains will be brought to Flovilla for burial.
Date: 1910-12-16;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

CAPT. W. F. SMITH DIES
Promoter of the Flovilla and Indian Spring Railway.
Established Both of Jackson's Newspapers—Brother of John R L. Smith, of Macon
Flovilla March 17.—Capt W. F. Smith, one of.the best known and most Influential men In Butts county, died here this morning at 11:30 o'clock after on illness of several months. He was 66 years old, and during: his life time he had been identified closely with the county's best interests.
Captain Smith was the promoter of the Flovilla and Indian Springs Interurban line.
Several years ago he established Jackson's two newspapers at different times,, having fathered both the Butts County Progress   and the Jackson Argun.
Captain Smith is survived by a wife, three sons and three daughters, four brothers and one sister. His brothers are John R L, Smith, of Macon; A. B. S K. and Wilson Smith, of Butts county, the last a representative. Mrs. C. F. Etheridge, of Butts, is his sister.
Owing to the delay of a son and daughter, who live in Florida, In reaching here, no funeral arrangements have been made.
Date: 1912-03-18;  Paper: Macon Telegraph

Death was Mysterious
Flovilla Ga., June 30 - Miss Martha Harmon of Ochlocknee Ga., was found in a dying condition and died in a few minutes at the Hotel Elder at Indian Springs at 4 o'clock yesterday.
Her death was rather mysterious. she was about 20 years old.
Date: 1912-07-01; Paper: Augusta Chronicle

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