Elbert County, Georgia Obituaries

Lucy Campbell
Died in Georgia - Lucy Campbell, of Elbert County. [The Daily Constitution, Atlanta Georgia Oct. 22, 1876 - Submitted by Shauna Williams]

Dick Sanders
A MAN FOUND DEAD - Elberton Ga., November 21- Dick Sanders, a mulatto aged about twenty two years, was found dead this morning in the cotton yard of Gaindner, Arnold & Co. In the absence of the coroner, Mr. A. Oglesby, J.P., summoned a jury of inquest. The evidence disclosed the fact that the deceased was seen late the evening before in the cotton yard, very much under the influence of liquor, and was found lying on the ground between some cotton bales dead this morning. The body was discovered by a driver working for Gaindner, Arnold & Co. There being no marks of violence on his person, the jury returned a verdict "that the deceased came to his death from exposure while under the influence of intoxicating drink." [The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta Georgia November 22, 1889 - Submitted by Shauna Williams]

Mrs. Eula Smith
A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late Woodson A. and Dora Oliver Rousey and widow of Buddy Smith. A member of First Methodist Church, she was a member of Forum-Bess Johnson Sunday School Class. She was retired as a clothing inspector for Wilkins Industries. Funeral services were Tuesday at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Chapel officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include daughter, Mildred S. Hammond, Hull; a son, O'Neal Smith, Hull; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews.Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Chapel, East, was in charge of arrangements. [Saturday May 27, 1995 - Submitted By: Mary Esther Lord Smith]

John Singleton Smith
Rites held Sunday for prominent farmer. Funeral services for John Singleton Smith, 95, of Rt. 4 were held Sunday from the Church of God, Rev. A.S. Yorkman officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Smith died at 3 pm at his home Friday, June 5, 1964. He was a farmer. Born in Elbert County, Ga. March 15, 1869, Mr. Smith was the son of Lindsey and Clem Turman Smith. His wife is the former Lula Gunter.Survivors include his wife, Mrs. J.S. Smith; seven sons, Swift of Lexington; Hoyt of Atlanta; Bonnie of Athens, Lamar and Looney of Fitzgerald, E.C. of Atlanta and J.B. of Fitzgerald; eight daughters, Mrs. Charlie Parker of Milledgeville, Mrs. L.T. Burt, Mrs. Omer Hughes and Miss Moddie Smith, all of Fitzgerald, Mrs. John D. Robinson of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Sylvester Douglas, Mrs. Zeb Parsons and Mrs. Joe Owens, all of Fitzgerald. Two brothers, Ora Smith of Fitzgerald and Harper Smith of Elberton; 42 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements [Friday, June 5, 1964 - Submitted By: Mary Esther Lord Smith]