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Clinch County, Georgia
Obituaries and Death Notices

1925

Mrs. Allen
Death of Mrs. Frank Allen At Milltown -- Mrs. Frank Allen, of Milltown, died during Monday night at her home at the age of sixty eight years. The funeral services and Interment were held at Union church, about two miles from Milltown, at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
The deceased was a sister of Mr. B. J. Sirmans, and an aunt of Dr. L C. Holtzendorff, of Valdosta, besides being widely connected in Lowndes. Lanier and Berrien county with many prominent families. She is survived by her husband Mr. Frank Allen, but leaves no children. Mrs. Allen was a woman whose influence was felt throughout her community be cause of her strong Christian character, and her cheerful disposition won and held for her a large circle of warm personal friends. To all who knew Mrs. Allen her death brings a note of grief
[Source: The Clinch County News January 30, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]

Captain Daniels
Aged Man Died Late Tuesday
Captain Daniels, of Manor, Ga., found Friday morning by the Atlantic Coast Line tracks near Naylor, died late yesterday  afternoon at the Polyclinic without having regained consciousness.
With his death the exact cause of the injuries he sustained went to the grave, and perhaps will never be known. The back  of the man's head was crushed in and when picked up by the crew of the detoured Dixie Flyer Friday morning he had suffered from loss of blood and exposure, evidently having lain for several hours by the track in the raw weather of the early morning hours. The man was brought to Valdosta immediately and given every possible medical attention in an effort to save his life. He was seventy-five years of age and well known in the Ware county section where he resided. The remains were prepared for burial and sent to his home on the Atlantic Coast Line train early Tuesday morning.
[Source: The Clinch County News January 30, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
Mrs. Guess
DIED SUDDENLY SUNDAY NIGHT
A very sad death of this section was  that  last Sunday of Mrs. Harrison H. Guess of near Surmans.
Mrs. Guess was in her usual good health up until a short while before her death. After the family had supper Sunday evening. Mrs. Guess complained of not feeling very well. After  she had retired she asked her husband in bring her a glass of water. Mr. Guess did so, but when he returned with the water Mrs. Guess was dead, The remains were buried in Arabia cemetery Tuesday. Before her marriage, the deceased was a Miss Faircloth of Berrien county. She was known and loved by a large number  of people who mourn her death. She is survived by her husband and three children.
[Source: The Clinch County News January 30, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
W. H. Holeman
Engineer Jumps And Loses Life
Put Emergency Brake On and Called Fireman to Jump. Cause Not Known.
W. H. Holeman, age 40 engineer for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, was fatally injured about 1 o'clock Wednesday morning when he jumped from a fast moving engine near Manor, en route from Waycross to Thomasville. It is the general supposition among railroad officials that Mr. Holeman thought he saw something unusual on the tracks ahead of his engine and applied the emergency brakes, at the same time calling the colored fireman to "Look out", and then leaped to his death.
When he jumped from the engine it is believed his head struck a cross tie, the blow causing his death. He lived an hour and a half. A special train bearing a physician was sent out from Waycross When the train arrived Mr. Holeman was  still living, but died on the way back to Waycross.
The train Mr. Holeman was pulling was the Seminole Limited, fast through train which was detoured this way on account  of the washouts up near Albany.
The colored fireman stated that when the engineer called to him to "look out", he leaned out the window but could see nothing In front of the engine which would endanger their lives, so he remained at his post.
[Source: The Clinch County News January 23, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
Lydia Huxford
IN LOVING MEMORY
May 21 1914 - Jan 8 1924.
In loving memory of our dear little daughter, Lydia,
"Whose spirit smiles from the bright shore,
And softly whispers, "Weep no more."
Mr. and Mrs. Folks Huxford.
[Source: The Clinch County News January 9, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
Mrs. Johnson
DEATH OF MRS. JAS. JOHNSON
News was received in Homerville Tuesday of the death in Jacksonville of Mrs. James L, Johnson. She died in that city Monday, and the remains were buried at Cow Creek church at noon Wednesday. The deceased, before her marriage, was Miss Polly Ann Cowart, daughter of the late Hillory Cowart formerly of this county. She had lived practically all her life in Clinch, removing to Jacksonville only a few years ago. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church.
She is survived by her husband Mr. James I. Johnson, and five children as follows: Mrs. W. M. Zeigler and Mrs. Willie Allen of Harlow, and Mrs. John Johnson. Mr. J. Lamb Johnson and Mr. Joe E. Johnson of Jacksonville.
[Homerville, Clinch County News February 13 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
Mrs. J.G. Luke
Mrs. J. G. Luke Died Monday, Dec. 22nd Friends of Mrs J. G. Luke will regret to learn of her death which occurred Monday,  December 22nd. at the home of her son Mr. S T. Luke in Homerville, saddening the Christmas season for members of her  family and a wide circle of friends.
Mrs Luke was an invalid for two years but was in her usual health until about Friday when Bright's Disease set in and death came in three days to release her suffering She was a faithful Christian having been a member of the Primitive Baptist church for sixty years and was much beloved  wherever she was known
The deceased was about seventy two years old and is survived by her husband and seven children.The funeral was held at Flat Creek church near Nashville Tuesday. December 23rd. friends of the family extend sympathy in their sad bereavement.
[Source : The Clinch County News January 2, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
George Newborn
G. I. NEWBORN DIED IN TAMPA
Mr. George L. Newborn of Tampa, formerly a citizen of Homerville. died in that city this week. He was 72 years old. He will be remembered by all the older people in this section, who regret to learn of his demise He was a son of the late Alfred Newborn. The deceased is survived by his widow and four sons, all of South Florida.
[Homerville, Clinch County News February 20, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
Frank Pacctti age 76, a leading citizen of St. Mary, died at his daughter's home there Jan. 16th. He was born and raised  at Cherry Point in Camden county, and is survived by three sons and three daughters.
Homersville, Clinch County Georgia The Clinch County News Feb. 1, 1929

J. Franklin Patterson
It is difficult to estimate the worth of a good life in any community. Brother J. Franklin Patterson was one of the most  beloved men in his community as evidenced by the many and beautiful floral offerings from every organization of the church as well as from relatives and friends and civic clubs and by the large number of friends who came to pay the last tribute of love and respect to his memory.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist and he loved Its doctrines and cherished its institutions. To the church he gave his energy, time and means; he served it faithfully through many years in several honored positions. He was a quiet and unassuming Christian gentleman retiring in disposition. While others talked he listened; while others professed much he acted more. He was absolutely fair and .honest in all his dealings with his fellowmen. His word was as good as his bond; he could be depended upon. His character was above reproach; it had the elements of greatness and goodness in it.
He was a great lover of his home and family; in the precincts of his beautiful home which he loved so dearly his influence lingers like the the perfume of sweet Mowers and the memory and influence of this good man will abide in our community. Those who knew him best feel a deep sense of personal loss in the going of one whose friendship was an unfailing source of inspiration and encouragement
Through several years of gradual decline in health, while death was slowly hut surely approaching his faith in God grew stronger and while he fought heroically for his life and wanted to live to serve God longer and better, here on earth yet he lived in happy anticipation of the day when he could behold his Master face to face.
A true soldier of Christ has been called to his reward. We will miss his genial smile; his warm hand clasp and his lovable personality. In his quiet and beautiful way he lived a Christian life and when his strength failed, when the evening came on, he fell asleep sustained by the everlasting arms of Him who never sleeps.
Every death chamber is a saddened and hushed place but Brother Patterson's was a holy place for a tired and suffering
child had been received into the arms of a loving Father.
A. J. Gibbs. Charge Lay leader.
B. A. Harper. Chairman, Board of Stewards.
T, H. Tinsley, Pastor Methodist Church.
Homerville, Georgia. Jan. 7th. 1925
[[Source: The Clinch County News January 9, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]

Pittman
The little two month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pittman near Midway died at an early hour Saturday morning. To all appearance the little one was getting along nicely but when some of the family woke up about three o'clock in the morning  they found it dead. The family has the sympathy of friends in their loss.
[Homerville, Clinch County News February 6 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
Mollie Rodgers
Aunt Mollie Rodgers, an old colored woman, died Sunday at Aagyle, She was known throughout this this section, having  lived in Homerville a number of years. Aunt Mollie was good old slavery type woman, and was thought well of by both white and colored. She spent most of her life going about doing good, and working for others.
[Source: The Clinch County News January 30, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
Johnie Smith
DEATH FRIDAY -- Johnie Smith, twelve years of age, died at his home early Friday morning January 16th, following an attack of pneumonia, which held on for more than a week before the end came.
The deceased is survived by his father and mother Mr. and Mrs Warren Smith on route two out from Homerville, three brothers and seven sisters The funeral services were held at eleven o'clock Saturday morning with the Rev. Sweat of Hebardville officiating Interment was at Boatwright Cemetery.
[Source: The Clinch County News January 23, 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]
John W. Smith
J. W. SMITH DIED FRIDAY --- Mr John W. Smith died at his home near Sirmans last Friday night, after but being with typhoid pneumonia for about three weeks. The remains were laid to rest in Arabia cemetery Sun day morning. The deceased was a popular and energetic young  man, and was about thirty years of age He was the only son of Mr Hersehel B. Smith who died a year or two ago. and is survived by his aged mother and five sisters
[Source: Homerville, Clinch County News February 6 1925 - Transcribed by Barb Z.]

1929
Clarence Smith Jr. Accidentally Shot Yesterday, Died This Morning
Clarence A. Smith, Jr., age 11, one of Homerville's finest little boys, was accidentally and fatally shot yesterday morning:  with a .22 rifle in the hands of a playmate, T. C. Chambers, Jr. The wounded boy walked home from the scene of the  tragedy and was rushed immediately to a hospital in Waycross where it was found that the bullet had entered just below the ribs on one side and came out on the other side about the same place. It was found that an artery had  been severed, and an awful loss of blood portended death which intervened this morning about seven o'clock.
The boys were out at the ball park so it is said, and had been shooting at birds and still objects, and in some way the rifle discharged accidentally and the lad was doomed.
The funeral exercises have not been announced at this writing (Friday noon) but will be held sometime tomorrow at the home.
Clarence Junior, as he was called, was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Smith, and was one of the town's finest little boys, with a close friend in every one of his playmates and school-mates. He was a robust, healthy child, and possessed of a cheerful, genial disposition and in his dealings and playings with his boy friends was always exceedingly fair and kind. Indeed, in this boy was a fine prospect for a man possessed with a well-rounded and developed character both morally and spiritually.
His tragic and sudden death has cast one of the most saddening palls of gloom ever cast over the town, and everybody is shocked and grieved. The parents of the boy together with the Chambers lad and his parents, are prostrated by the load of grief which is theirs in the hour of sorrow.
The Editor would that he could do something or write something that would in this hour of grief, alleviate their pungent sorrow but in common with others can do but little, since Death has had its way.
The little boys of his size and class both in Sunday school and day school, are grief-stricken also.
This is indeed one of the worst calamities to happen in our town in a long time.
Among the out-of-town folks attending the funeral of Clarence Smith, Jr.. Saturday, were Col. Seward M. Smith, Atlanta Dr. and Mrs.R. J. Ealey and Mr. J. W. Exley. Jr..Savannah. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Creasmon, Miss Louise Butter and Mr. W. O. Heywood of Seabonk. S. C.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
Henry Young Tillman prominent citizen and business man of Valdosta died at his home there January 1st. He was taken sick Christmas day and it was soon found that he had pneumonia. He was executive vice-president of the Citizens A Southern Bank.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929- Transcribed by Barb Z.
Fault Terry, age 43, a merchant of Rockingham, Bacon county, was killed Christmas day by hit-and-run driver of an automobile, as he was fixing a tire on his auto on one of the streets in Alma.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929
Mrs. J. Q. Lieupo, of near Lenox, Cook county, died at her home Dec. 13th. The remains were buried in the Staunton cemetery. She was a native of North Carolina coming to this section about fifty years ago with her husband who survives her. She was a faithful member of the Baptist church, and an esteemed old lady. She is survived by the following children: S. L. Lieupo of Adel; D. M. Lieupo and C. R. Lieupo of Homerville; Mrs. Janie Thomas and Mrs. Chattie Belle Clements of Staunton, and J. B. Lieupo of Staunton.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929- Transcribed by Barb Z.
Death of Duncan J. Smith
Young Farmer of Midway Community Died Sunday
Mr. Duncan J. Smith, young farmer of the Midway community, died at his home Sunday night after a week's illness of influenza but paralysis was the immediate cause of his death. The remains were buried in the Homerville cemetery Tuesday at noon, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives, Elder Orville A. Knight conducting the funeral exercises in a very impressive manner.
The deceased was a son of the late Waver and Leacy Smith, and was 33 years old, and a World War veteran. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Nellie Smith, and two children.
Duncan as he was called by his friends and neighbors, was a quiet, unobtrusive kind-of fellow and well liked by all, and his untimely death brought much sorrow into the hearts of those who knew him. After enjoying a good Christmas dinner he was taken sick that night, and a little less than a week later was dead. Truly, life is uncertain. May his spirit rest in peace!
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
DEATH OF R. R. DICKERSON
Robert R. Dickerson, former Homerville citizen and native of Clinch died at his home in Blackshear Dec.16th. last, and was buried at Providence church near Manor the following day.
He had been ill for two or three  years of Bright's disease and kept growing worse and weaker, so that the end was not unexpected.
Mr. Dickerson was second oldest son of the late James R. Dickerson and his wife Mrs. Martha Dickerson who is yet living at an advanced age. He was about 65 years old, and is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Edna Byrd, and four children. The deceased was a quiet unassuming man and well liked and respected by all who knew him.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
-Obituary-
Mrs. L. H. Lee: Marcus Register; Ezekiel Mathis: Irwin Corbitt. Sr; Infant of Virgil J. Smith; Mrs. C. W. Banks; Mrs. P. P. White: R. B. Bennett: Mrs. R. A. Everett; Jeff Kirkland at Dupont: Mrs. Delilah Tomlinson; J: G. Luke; Mrs. E. Robinson.
In addition, the deaths of the following residents of the county were chronicled: Mrs. Georgia Collier at Valdosta; Bryant O'Steen at Winter Park. Fla.; Mrs. Mary Miranda Griffis near Adel; Luke Browning, Lanier county; Berrien Mills at Waycross; Miss Nancy Smith in Waycross; C. S. White, Plant City, Fla; Bartow Cornelius, Carbur, Fla; Mrs. J. B. Lieupo, Jesup; Mrs. Fannie L. Sharpe, Waycross; W. H. Sapp,Waycross; Mrs. J. M. Hodges, Millwood; J. C. Smith at Lake City, Fla; S. F. Murray, Millwood; G. F. Smith at Moultrie; J. E. Griffin, near Baxley; J. H. Mathis, Jacksonville; Ella C. Hinson, infant, Jacksonville; John R. Harris at Waycross.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
FRUITLAND NEWS
Mrs. George Griffis and infant son died at a Waycross hospital Dec. 23, last. We will all miss her.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
BETHEL NEWS
Prof. L. A. Kinsey and family and Miss Blanche Kinsey of Pineland were called home Wednesday on account of the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. C. J. Kinsey of Briggston. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Corbitt of Manatee, Fla., spent Friday at Mr. J. R. Hammock's.
The death of Mrs. C. J. Kinsey of Briggston caused much sorrow thru out this section. Mrs. Kinsey was sick only a short time. Paralysis being the cause of her death.
She was a lady who treated every one with kindness and respect of the highest degree. Besides her husband, she leaves three children.Mrs. Rhader Hughes of Lake Park; Alton and Woodrow of Briggston.
The funeral services were held at the Kinsey cemetery in this section Thursday morning at twelve o'clock. Rev. Kelly of Lake Park and Rev. J. N. Shell of Tula had the services in charge.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 4th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
Arthur H. Leaw, 55, founder of The Brunswick News and for many years its editor, died Tuesday after a two months' illness.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 25th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
R. J. Corbitt, president of Moultrie National Bank and prominent business man of Moultrie, died last Friday. The remains were taken to Curri, N. C, his native home, and buried.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 25th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
S. B. Breedlove, prominent ice-cream manufacturer of Valdosta, died at his home there Jan 5th., after a long illness. His ice-cream business was perhaps the biggest of its kind in South Georgia. Two sons survive him.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 25th 1929 - Transcribed by Barb Z.
Mrs. T. J. Griffin, age 66, of Nashville, has passed away. She was a good and noble woman. Death occurred Dec. 20th. She was a native of Ware county and was Miss Hester Rewis, daughter of Mr. and  Mrs.Mack Rewis, old settlers of Ware and later Lowndes county.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 25th 1929
F. D. Oliff, age 63, wealthy business man and farmer of Bulloch county, died at his home in Statesboro, Jan 14., survived by his wife and five children. Mr Oliff was a-very astute business man and a good farmer, courteous and dignified, and Statesboro will miss him. He was a son of Matthew Oliff, and a founder of the Sea Island Bank in Statesboro.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia  January 25th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
Rev. Claude Horton, Methodist
Pastor of the Axson circuit in Atkinson county, died at his home in Axson Sunday, Jan. 12th.. of pneumonia originating from a flu attack. Rev. Horton was a true, loyal and energetic minister of the gospel and did a great work in the destitute communities into which he was assigned. His untimely death after only a few years in the ministry, has brought much sorrow among the people amongst whom he labored.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 25th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
MRS LEWIS BENNETT DEAD
Mrs. Lewis R. Bennett died after an eight weeks illness at her home at Sirmans, Saturday, the 12th., inst. The remains were buried the next day at Stockton, Rev. F. A. Ratcliff officiating.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 25th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
Judge J. Q. Hammond, age 81, justice of peace at Willacoochee, passed away Tuesday of last week. He had lived there for fifty years and was a native of North Carolina. His first wife was Nubs Aleph Pickren whom he married in 1874 and his second wife was Miss Mary Beaton whom he married in 1881. He was a Mason and member of the Willacoochee Baptist church.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 25th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
WILLIAM TOMLINSON DEAD
The NEWS learns with regret the death of Mr. William Tomlenson who was citizen of Clinch county all his life until his district (Stockton) was cut off into Lanier county in 1921
His death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Tucker in Brunswick, Sunday, the 13th. The remains were brought home and interred a old Wayfare cemetery, Elder O. A Knight conducting the services.
Mr. Tomlinson was born in Stockton district April 22 1854.
He is survived by his wife and three children, Mr. EL L. Tomlinson of Stockton, Mrs. Tucker of Brunswick, and Mrs. T. A. Ray of Adel.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 18th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
John W. Graham, Jr., age 40, prominent citizen and postmaster at Graham, Appling county, died last Thursday of Pneumonia.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 18th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
Mrs. Joshua Ward, age 75, mother of Ordinary W. P. Ward of Coffee county, died at her home near Douglas Saturday, Jan 5th. She was a Carter before marriage.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 18th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
DEATH  OF COLORED WOMAN
Pleasant, wife of Charlie Gaskins, a prominent colored family of Homerville, died at her home here Wednesday night after a long illness. She
is survived by her husband and several children. The remains were buried the colored cemetery here today, funeral services being conducted
by the pastor of the A. M. E. Church of which she was a faithful member.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 18th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
EZEKIEL J. GRIFFIS DIES IN COOK COUNTY
Ezekiel J. Griffis, age 34, died in a Valdosta hospital Dec. 31st., after an illness of heart trouble. The remains were buried at Long Bridge church near Nashville, Berrien county. Mr. Griffis was a native of Clinch county, being a son of Ezekiel G. Griffis and a nephew of A. R. G. Griffis from whom he inherited property. He moved to Cook county about twelve years ago, and had since made his home in Adel. He is survived by his father, a brother A. L. Griffis of Valdosta, and his wife and several children.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 18th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
State Senator C. H. Peacock, age 74 died at his home in Eanman. Dec.30th- after a long illness. Despite physical infirmities he attended the 1927 session of the legislature, and performed his duties as senator with unfailing loyalty and strength.
Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 18th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
AGED WOMAN ANSWERS CALL
Mrs. Liza Hart 90, one of the oldest residents of South Georgia, died Monday night Jan 14th at the residence of her son, Cleveland Hart, 707 Franklin Avenue, Waycross, following an extended illness. She moved here recently from Homerville. Mrs. Hart, a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, is a member of one of the oldest families in this section of the state, and has been prominent in the activities of Clinch county.
She is survived by two sons, Will Hart of Homerville and Cleveland Hart of Waycross also three daughters, Mrs. W. R. Vaughn of Waycross, Mrs. Minnie Dykes of Waycross and Mrs. Lula Selph of Tifton, one brother, Jack Smith of Jacksonville, and two sisters, Mrs. Ebb Vaughan of Fitzgerald and Mrs. Delilah Buchanan of Douglas.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence on Franklin Avenue, conducted by the Rev. W. B. Catlin. Interment! was at Kettle Creek cemetery.
—Waycross Journal-Herald Homerville Clinch County, Georgia January 18th 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
News From Fargo The community was saddened by the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bryant on the 16th. The burial services were held at Bony Bluff church and Cemetary.
Homersville, Clinch County Georgia The Clinch County News Feb. 1, 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
Mary Carter
MRS CARTER DIES AT RAY CITY HOME
Well known Lady Passes Away Earlyon Wednesday; Highly Esteemed
Mrs. Mary Carter, one of the best known and best loved ladies of Ray City died at her home there on Wednesday morning at an early hour. Mrs. Carter was the victim of a sudden attack of acute indigmtion and heart failure. She was one of the "old settlers" of the section, and conected with the most prominent families there. She is survived by  her two sons. W. E. Carter of Albany and L. M. Carter, of Waycross. Two daughters as well as her husband, Mr. J. J.  Carter, predeceased her.
Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late John Webb, and has a wide wamily connection throughout this section —Valdosta Times
The Clinch County News Feb. 1, 1929 Transcribed by Barb Z.
1937
JAMES THOMAS BELL DIES AT WAYCROSS
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Folkston Presbyterian Church for
James Thomas Bell, 63, well-known South Georgian who died in a Waycross hospital last Saturday night
of injuries sustained In a traffic accident In Waycross Saturday morning.
Mr. Bell, former operator of a bus line between Waycross and Folkston was originally of Linden N. C. He moved to South Georgia in 1916, living at Winokur before moving to Folkston. During the past few years he has lived in Waycross and Brunswick, where he has a number of relatives.
He in survived by his widow; three sons, C F. Bell and K R. Bell of Brunswick and Hugh Bell of Richmond, Va.; and five daughters, Mrs. O. E. Riynor of Folkston, Mrs. J. F. Kohn of Wsycross, Mrs. W. C Hughes, Jr., of Waycross, Mrs. George Peagler of Waycross and filed with the County Agricultural his mother, Mrs. K. K. Bell of Linden, N. C.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev, F. H. Chapman, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at St. Marys. assisted by the Rev. S. E. Barnhill, pastor of the Folkston Methodist Church, and Rev. E. G. Kilpatrick, pastor of the Folkston Baptist Church.
The Clinch County News Feb 19 1937

MRS. LUCINDA SAPP DIES IN WAYCROSS
Mrs. Luanda Sapp, 76, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Hampton. 1106 Margaret street, after a Iong illness.
She is survived by one son. M P. Sapp of Waycrcss, and three daughters. Mrs. G. J. Blount of Thomasville, Mrs. M. G. Harper of Homerville, and Mrs. W. R. Hsmpton of this city, also a number of grand-children and several great grand-children.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the chapel of the Ulmer Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Carlton Shepard, and the Rev. J. W. Grooms, with burial at Oakland cemetery.
The Ulmer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Waycross Journal Herald Feb 19 1937

Mr. Inman Died At His Home At Pearson
Many friends Here of Miss Nora Inman and Mrs. A. J. Moody sympathize with them deeply in the death of their brother, Mr. J Knowles Inman, who died at Pearson last week
He suffered from Bright's dnreass and complications. He is survived by his wife and thirteen children and six sisters. Mrs. W. M. Altman, Jacksonville; Mrs. Wm. O'Steen, Miami; Mrs. O. L. Wells, Helena; Mrs. L. G. Bruce Bartow; Mrs. A. J. Moody and Miss Nora Inman, Adel; and four brothers, B. N. and L. H. Inman, Jacksonville; F. M. Inman, Raleigh, N. C., J. B. Inman, Lake Wales, Fla. Mr. Inman had been a member of the Methodist church since he was a child and was a good man and highly esteemed. Mr. Inman is a former citizen of near Adel and had many friends here.
Funeral services were conducted at Union church by Rev. Horace O'Neal. —Adel News. Feb. 19, 1937

James Henry Fender was found dead in his bed at the Church Hotel in Lakeland last Saturday morning, death having come from natural causes during his sleep apparently. The funeral and burial were at Good Hope Baptist Church on the Lakeland-Naylor road Wednesday morning, Rev. John W. Harrell conducting the services.
Mr. Fender was bom and raised in the Mud Creek district of Clinch county, now Lanier county, and taught school for a few years in Clinch county and other nearby counties fifteen to twenty-five years ago. He was a brother to Mrs. T. R. O'Steen who formerly lived in Homerville, and a son of the late David Howell Fender. A wife and two children survive.
The Clinch County News March 19 1937

The death of Mr. Samuel Tilden Howell, age 60, occurred at his home in Valdosta last week. The remains were brought to Fender Cemetery in the Mud Creek district of Lanier county, for burial.
Mr. Howell was born and raised in this county in the Mud Creek district, a son of the late Charles M. D. Howell. About twenty years ago he moved from his farm on the Alapaha River to Lakeland, then Millton, and was living there when he was elected the first Tax-collector of the new County of Lanier in January, 1921. However, he resigned the following August on account of ill-heallh, and was succeeded by Joseph Powell. A few years ago Mr. Howell and his family moved to Valdosta.
Mrs. Howell, two sons, Marion of Jacksonville and Tillman of Valldosta; and three daughters survive, also one brother, L. H. Howell of Valdosta.
The Clinch County News March 19 1937

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the chapel of the Ulmer Funeral Home for Mrs, Addie Liza Hunter. 68, who died Wednesday night of last week at a local hospital in Waycross.
She is survived by two sons, Vernie and Sherman Hunter of Waycross; and two daughters, Mrs. Paul Thomas of Waresboro and Mrs. Betty Boyett of Waycross; also three sisters, Mrs. John Cason at Argyle, Mrs. Mime Chancey of Homerville and Mrs. Rachael Mobley of Nicholls
The last rites were conducted by W. S. Fry, with burial at Telmore cemetery.
The Ulmer Funeral Home, was in charge of arrangements.
The Clinch County News March 19 1937

Sheriff's Prompt Work Nabs Man
NEGRO WANTED FOR WARE COUNTY MURDER NABBED BY SHERIFF POPPELL
Through the prompt and efficient work of Clinch county's new sheriff, J. F. Poppell, a negro murderer was nabbed so promptly that he was almost caught figuratively speaking with the blood still dripping from his hands.
Sammy Wesley was shot to death Saturday night or rather in the early hours of Sunday morning at Crews on the old W. & W. Railroad near the Clinch county line; the shooting being done by James Lovett, another negro. Lovett fled into Cinch county and just as soon as he was phoned by Sheriff Sweat's office in Waycross to apprehend the man if possible. Sheriff Poppell got out of bed and quickly went up about the vicintity of Cogdell and after some inquiries got trace of his man and within three hours after the crime was committed Lovett was under arrest and on his way to Homerville jail.
The next day. Sheriff Sweat came over and got his man.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

Reubin B. Allen, 68., died at his home in Valdosta Tuesday of last week, after a long illness. He former- ly lived at Lakeland for many years,
and was a travelling salesman. Editor C. B. Allen of the Moultrie Observer, is a brother.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

Charlie Isaacs, negro, was shot to death on the highway near Millwood last Sunday night, by Joe Arnold, a white man. The cause was not known.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

Mary Jenkins. 12-year old school girl, of Madison, Fla., was the victim of a fiendish crime last week. Her dead body, bruised and assaulted, with a deep knife gash, across her throat, was found in  brier thicket on the edge of town. She failed to return home from a picture show Tuesday night and the next day Wallace Wilson, Valdosta travelling salesman, on his collecting rounds saw her body in the briars and reported his shocking discovery. Her mother was away on a visit with relatives at the time and little Mary was staying that night with her grandmother, and grandmother thought Mary was spendlng the night with some girl friend when she failed to return.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

Mrs. D. B. Sweat, formerly of Waycross, died at her home in Lakeland, Fla., last Saturday, as the result of injuries sustained from a fall a few weeks before. She was the widow of Dan B. Sweat, South Georgia newspaper man and religious worker of some years ago, and was a daughter of the late C. C. Buchanan of Waycross. She was Mr Sweat's second wife, his first wife being a sister of Mrs. Ecord of Homerville.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

Sheriff T. L. Henly of Madison county arrested W. H. Compton last week on a charge of transporting thirty gallons of whiskey, and after Compton bonded out then he was turned over to Federal authorities to face charges of violating federal statutes. Sheriff Henley said Compton will be charged with driving an automobile while drunk, also with concealed weapons. Compton is a county commissioner and was using a county car at the time.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

MRS. SARAH V. COOK DEAD
Mrs. Sarah V. Cock died in Nahunta Friday morning after a short illness. She was born October 14, 1875, in Reno, Nev. Mrs. Cook was an orchestra leader for a number of years, having her own orchestra on the West coast. She played in vaudeville and for the past fifteen years had owned her own show, Cook's Comedians, with her husband, Dea Cook. Homerville has been a town call for several years and both she and her husband have many friends here. It was on their regular engagement in Nahunta that she passed away. She was a trouper until the end and even when advised she was very ill did not want to leave the show grounds, and died right beside the main show tent in her house-car home. She is survived by her husband,     her daughter,  Mrs. Cecil Christopher, and one son, J. D. Cook. Burial was in Homerville, Sunday afternoon.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

BENJAMIN C. JAMES DEAD
Benjamin C. James, 55, former resident of Waycross, who died Mondry at Knoxville, Tenn., was buried here this afternoon at 2 o'clock, funeral services being hold at Trinity Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. O. J. Taylor, with burial at Oakland cemetery.
He is survived by his widow and several children, also six brothers, W. O. James of Pearson, J. H. James of Blackshear, T. D. James of Albany, C D. James of Manor, R. N. James and Velmas James of Ft. White, Fla., and four sisters, Mrs. R. C Henderson of Manor, Mrs. A. I. Hendry of Blackshear, Mrs. L. E.
Carter of Chattanooga and Mrs. L. D. Guthrie of Jacksonville. Mincy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
—Waycross Journal-Herald The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

The death of Prof. Ira Register at the hospital in Valdosta Monday of last week, removed one of the most promising young school-teachers of Lowndes county. He was principal of the Pine Grove School in that county, and was attending a meeting of school heads in Valdosta concerning basketball arranements when he was stricken. Mr. Register was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Register of Adel, and was a native of Clinch county.
The Clinch County News Feb 26,  1937

Injuries Fatal To Little Boy
Billy Geiger, nearly 2 years old,  the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Geiger of a West River street address, died late yesterday after-noon in a local hospital, following a fall from the porch of the parents residence.
The child was admitted to the hospital suffering from a skull fracture, doctors reported. Little hope for recovery was held out.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at Camp Branch cemetery, near Homerville, with the Rev. Joe C. Crews of the Camp Branch Church of God officiating.
Arrangement's for the funeral were in charge of Carson McLane.
Survivors are the parents, and a baby sister.
—Valdosta Times. The Clinch County News Feb 12, 1937


Seven Georgians Die In Auto Fire
RESIDENTS OF ADEL AND VALDOSTA IN CRASH FEW MILES OF LAKE CITY, FLA.
Lake City. Fla.—Seven Georgians, en route to Miami for a winter visit, were burned to death today when a burst gasoline tank spread its flaming contents into their car after a wreck.
The dead, burned almost beyond recognition, were identified as:
Herbert Clarence May, 39.
Mrs. Flora May, 28, his wife.
Margaret May, 10, a daughter.
William May, 6, a son.
Mrs. Maude Flowers, 32.
Jimmy Flowers, 6. a son.
Tommie Flowers, 4, a son.
The entire party, were trapped In the car and burned horribly. Mr. May and his family lived at Adel and Mrs. Flowers and her family at Valdosta. Authorities said the accident occured four miles south of here when the car, apparently driven by May. crashed into the rear of a vegetable truck. Trudy Howard, a negro of Bunnell. Fla., driving the truck, escaped with minor injuries.
Although the truck was not seriously damaged, the May car was badly wrecked.
Apparently, accordingly to officers, the impact smashed the gaioline tank of their machine, located In front of the driver's seat Its contents were spilled into the interior of the car and in an instant a spark from the ignition or from the hot motor ignited it.
The car was wrapped in roaring flames within a few seconds. Injured or dazed by the impact of the collision, the party could not make efforts to save themselves and were burned to death.
So badly were the bodies charred, identification virtually was impossible. John Flowers, husband of the mother who was killed, came here from Valdosta, however, and with L. L. Killman of Moultrie, brother-in-law of stay, established identity of the victims.
Mrs. May was a sister of Flowers. The two families were en route to Miami where they had planned a winter visit to Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Flowers, parents of Mrs. May and of Flowers,
Flowers, however, did not accompany the families on the trip, and tonight was the only surviving immediate member of either family.
Police ordered Howard, driver of the truck arrested.
The Clinch County News Feb 19, 1937

DR. L. C. HARDEMAN DEAD
Business leaders and friends fathered today to pay tribute to Dr. Lamartine G. Hard man, former governor of Georgia, who died yesterday in an Atlanta hospital. He was 80 years old.
The Clinch County News Feb 19, 1937

Echols Resident Killed By Shot
ACCIDENTAL SHOT FROM PISTOL RESULTS   IN   DEATH   OF J GROVER WETHERINGTON
Joseph Grover Wetherington, 43, member of one of the best known families in this section, died at a local hospital yesterday afternoon from a pistol wound in the head which he sufferred when a pistol fell from a dresser drawer in his home near Stockton and was discharged. There were no eye witnesses but it is believed that when Mr. Wetherington opened the drawer to get a
handkerchief, the pistol fell and that in striking the drawer or the floor it was fired.
Funeral services are to be held tomorrow morning at 1 o'clock at Cow Creek with Elder J. L. Harris officiating.
Mr. Wetherington returned to his home yesterday from Valdosta. His wife was ill and about the time he reached the house, Dr. J. W. Pennington called to attend Mrs. Wetherington. Mr. Wethrington went in to an adjoining room, saying that he wanted to get a handkerchief.
Dr. Pennington heard a shot and a thud. Rushing into the other room he found Mr. Wetherington lying on the floor with a pistol wound above one eye.
Dr. Pennington and one of Mr. Wetherington's. sisters brought him to a hospital here, but he died just as they reached there.
There were no, powder burns about the wound indicating that the shot was not fired from close range and leading to the belief that the pistol must have been fired by fall.
Mr. Wetherington is survived by his wife, who was before her marriage Miss Cleo Cowart, two sisters and three brothers. The sisters are: Mrs. J. D. Cowart of Stockton, Mrs. John M. Turner of this city. The brothers are: B. W. Wetherington of Plant City; C. D.. Wetherington of Dover, Fla.; and John Q. Wetherington of this city.
He was a son of the late Elder I. A. Wetherington, widely known and highly esteemed Primitive Baptist minister. He was born and reared in this section and was highly regarded by all who knew him.
Mr. Wetherington for a number of years operated a sawmill near Mayday. Recently he entered the naval stores business in that community.
The body will be removed from Sineath's Funeral Home to the family residence this afternoon and will
remain there until the hour of the funeral tomorrow morning.
—Valdosta Times. The Clinch County News Feb 26, 1937

Last Old Veteran Passes To Reward
SAMUEL REGISTER OF FARGO DISTRICT, DIED RECENTLY AT AGE OF 94
Hon Samuel Register, one of the county's finest and perhaps the oldest citizen, died at his home near Council, Monday, November 23rd., following an extended illness. He had been In steadily declining health for nearly three years and had been confined to his bed for about six months.
"Uncle Sammie" as he was affectionately known by  hisfriends and neighbors, was born In this county on the old Eason lot of land one mile north of Magnolia, May 14th. 1843, and was the son of David Register,  who was Justice of Peace of the Magnolia district back in those days. He had lived on his homeplace near Council ever since 1884
He was married twice, his first wife being Sallie a daughter of Daniel and Tabitha (Cook) Avers whose descendants are prominent in Berrien County today. The last wife was Nancy Foracres Swearingen,  a widow who has been his faithful companion for the last fifteen years.
Surviving; children, all by the first wife are : William Alonzo Register of Woodville. Fla.. David H. Register and Mrs. Missouri Zeagler of Echols county, and Mrs. Sevilla Peters of Hamilton county, Fla. Also a number of grandchildren survive
Uncle Sammie was a faithful and prominent member of old Bethel Primitive Baptist Church just across the Suwannee River in Echols county and locally known by many as Bony Bluff Church. He served as Church clerk for many years.
When the civil war came to be he volunteered in the Confederate service, and served faithfully until the close, in Capt. Jerkins Co. 1st  Fla. Regiment and until his death drew a pension for his service. His passing takes the last Confederate Veteran in Clinch County.
The Clinch County News Jan. 1, 1937

Infection Fatal To Young Girl
Miss Elverna Tomlinson, seventeen year old daughter of Mrs. Louis Tomlinson of Stockton and a seniorin the Lakeland High School, died at a local hospital this morning after an illness of only a few days.
On Monday she developed an infection in her arm. She went to school as usual but the pain became so severe that she returned home. Wednesday night she was brought to a hoapital here. She grew steadily worse until her death this morning. It was diagnosed as a form of blood poisoning.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cow Creek Church.
The body will be removed from Sineath's to the family home this afternoon and will remain there until the hour of the funeral.
She is survived by her mother, four sisters and five brothers. Her sisters are Mrs. L. R, North, Misses Vida, Eugenia and Ila Mae Tomlinson. Her brothers are Clarence, Earl Allden, Oma and Velda Temlinson. All of them live at Stockton.
Miss Tomlinson was very popular with her school friends and her death is a great shock to the wide circle who knew her. Her family is one of the best known in the Stockton neighborhood.—Valdosta Tim.3.
The Clinch County News Jan. 1, 1937

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