Died in Barnesville August 6th, from typhoid fever, aged 26
years and 10 months, Emily C, wife of C. A Nutting, and daughter of
Jordan Compton, Esq., of Jasper county, Ga.
Date: 1852-08-17; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Died in this city on the 11th inst. Mr. Thomas F.Newton, a native of
the State of Maryland, but for the last sixteen years, a resident of
this city.
Date: 1852-08-17; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Died in Barnesville Ga. on the morning of May 2d, David Elvers,
son of H. H. Swatts, Esq. after a short illness of twenty-four hours,
with congestion of the brain, aged three years, six months and ten
days. He was a lovely boy.
Date: 1870-05-10; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Mrs. T. B. Lyon, of Barnesville is dead.
Date: 1881-02-25; Paper: Georgia Weekly Telegraph
Funeral of Mrs. Wright
The remains of Mrs. Homer Wright were carried to Barnesville yesterday
and laid to rest beside those of the loved ones who had preceded her
through the dark valley.
There Was a simple service at the residence before leading conducted by
Rev. Dr. Mcintosh. Rev. C. A. Turner accompanied the remains to
Barnesville and conducted the
services at that place.
Date: 1889-06-16; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
DEATH AT BARNESVILLE,
Mrs. Woodward, Wife of Col. S. N. Woodward, Died Yesterday
Barnesville, April 7.-(Special )- Mrs.
Woodward, wife of Col. S. N. Woodward, died at daybreak this morning
after a short Illness The deceased is the eldest daughter of
Mrs. A J Blalock and sister of Mrs. M T Grace of Macon, and leaves,
besides a grief-stricken husband, two
small children to mourn her loss.
There was no more well beloved woman in Barnesville than "Miss" Ora, by
which name she was so well known. None, even among her own sex, had
aught but admiration and love
to speak of this noble young woman, for she combined In a rare degree
the best qualities of wife,
mother, friend and Christian, She was alike the equal and confidant of
the highest and the trusted
friend and benefactress of the lowliest and the poorest, and many of
these there will be to miss her
warm hand that could be generous without vanity. She has many friends
in Macon who will join in the deep
grief that Barnesville feels at this vary sad death.
Date: 1894-04-09; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Death Of Mr. Spence
Barnesville Loses One of Her Most Popular Younger Men.
BARNESVILLE, Ga, April 13—Mr. Walter W. Spence, one of the most popular
young men of Barnesville, died this afternoon, afternoon an illness
only a few days. He went to
bed Monday and grew worse rapidly Everything possible was done to save
him but he never rallied from the
first attack, His death was caused from congestion of the brain and it
causes universal sadness here. The
burial will take place in Griffin tomorrow.
Date: 1899-04-14; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
MR. HEYWOOD'S DEATH
His Funeral Occurred Yesterday—Suffered Great Agony.
BARNESVILLE Ga., June 5 - The funeral of Mr. Elmo Heywood occurred at
the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, and was conducted by Dr. J.M.
Brittain Mr Heywood was
mangled in the elevator at the Summers Buggy Company's factory Saturday
afternoon and died Saturday
night. He suffered great agony during the few hours he lived after the
accident occurred.
Date: 1899-06-06; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Benjamin M. Milner.
BARNESVILLE Ga., Jan. 4.—At the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Vaughn
in this city, Mr. Benjamin M. Milner died after being in a low state of
health for several years.
He was in his 94th year and was one of the pioneer citizens of this
section of the state. He was a man of
strong character, being noted for his sterling Integrity and powerful
Influence among the people who knew
him. Mr. Milner was for many years engaged in building railroads, and
in this business he made large sums
of money. He also had large farming interests to which he devoted his
energies in the closing years of his
active life. He belonged to the well known Milner family which has done
so much for the religious, moral and
material welfare of this section. Mr. Milner was physically and
mentally a man who would leave
his impress upon any community and he enjoyed the confidence and esteem
of the people among whom he
lived to an unusual degree.
The funeral was conducted this morning at the Baptist church here, Rev.
C. W. Durden and Rev. N. W.Hurst officiating.
Date: 1904-01-05; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
MRS. J, M. AKIN DIES AT BARNESVILLE GA.
BARNESVILLE, Ga., June 18.—The funeral of Mrs. J. M. Aiken took place
at the Baptist Church here today, and was conducted by Rev. C. W
Durden, Mrs. Akin died Friday
morning after a protracted illness, She was one of the community's
oldest and best loved women and was an
active, zealous Christian woman, having been a member of the Baptist
Church for many years.
Date: 1906-06-17; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Funeral of Mr. Augustus Smith.
BARNESVILLE Ga., April 22.— The funeral of Mr. Augustus Smith, who died
at his home in Monroe County Saturday, took place Sunday afternoon in
the presence of the
largest crowd ever assembled in the county on such an occasion. He was
a substantial citizen and had
scores of friends throughout this section of the State, quite a number
of the prominent citizens of
Barnesvllle and Forsyth being present.
The service was conducted by Rev. H. D. Pace of this city. Mr. Smith
was the father of a large family, the most of whom are quite
prominent and influential, among them being Mr. Asa Smith, of Jackson.
Ga., Col. F. M. Smith, of
McDonough, and Mr. James Smith, of Monroe County.
Date: 1907-04-23; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Sudden Death of Mr. Louis Smiley,
BARNESVILLE, Ga., June 3.—The people of this city were shocked by the
announcement that Mr. Louis Smiley, quite a promising and prominent
young man, was stricken with
paralysis Sunday morning and died without being able to revive. He
retired Saturday night In his
usual health and when found Sunday morning In bed he was in a dying
condition. The funeral occurred Monday
afternoon. His death is mourned by the entire community.
He is survived by his mother, a brother and two sisters, his father
having died similarly two years ago. Wednesday Mr. Smiley was to be
married in this city, the young lady
being one of the most popular girls of Barnesville.
Date: 1907-06-04; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Death of Mrs. Emmett Elder
Barnesville Ga. March 7 Mrs. Emmett Elder died at two o'clock this
afternoon from an acute attack of Bright's disease. She was ill only a
few days and her death is a shock
to the community. she was a prominent and beloved woman, fifty years
old, and a member of the
Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, the former postmaster
here, one son and three
daughters. The funeral will be conducted here tomorrow.
Date: 1908-03-08; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
WELL KNOWN VETERAN PASSES TO BEYOND
BARNESVILLE, Ga., July 11 Isaac C. Collier, aged sixty-four, died at
his home at Piedmont near here at noon today. He was a wealthy farmer
merchant and a useful Influential
citizen of Pickens County. He was a prominent Confederate veteran. He
is survived by his wife, J. C.
Collier, his only child, who is a prominent and successful citizen of
Barnesville, and a half brother, R.
M. Collier, of Atlanta. He will be buried here probably tomorrow,
Date: 1908-07-12; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Mrs. Coppedge Died in Barnesville
BARNESVILLE,-Ga., Aug. 12— Mrs. Joseph M. Coppedge, aged fifty-two,
died at the home of her husband in this city last night after a
lingering illness during which she was
a great sufferer. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was
prominently connected throughout this
vicinity. Ordinary Fletcher, of Monroe County, Ga. and Hon. D. U.
Fletcher, Senator-elect of Florida,
are her nephews. The funeral services will be held here tomorrow.Mrs.
Coppedge is survived by her husband and several children.
Date: 1908-08-13; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
DEATH OF A. M. LAMBDIN ANNOUNCED IN TELEGRAM
BARNESVILLE. Ga. July 6A telegram was received today by Judge W. A.
Prout from Mr. Asbury H Lambdin, of Waco, Texas, announcing the death
of Mr. A. M.Lambdin,
which occurred at 6:30, o'clock. The funeral will be held in
Barnesville Friday morning and will be
conducted under the auspices of the grand chapter of Masons of Georgia.
Mr. Lambdin was a past grand high priest of the Masonic order of this
state. He has been spending the past year In Waco with the family of
his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Williamson.
Date: 1909-07-07; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
BARNESVILLE SHOCKED BY MISS SIMS' DEATH
BARNESVILLE, Ga. Aug. 23.—The people of the city were greatly shocked
this morning when told of the sudden death last night of Miss Clara
Sims, the popular eighteen- year- old daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. J. R. Sims, yesterday afternoon she left for the home of Mr. A. W.
Andrews
at the Rock to be present at the annual reunion there
today. Although she had been
complaining some recently, she was in apparent good health when she
left home. About 3 o'clock in the
night she was taken ill and the family
was aroused. Before medical aid could reach her she died, her sudden
death being due to heart trouble. The family here was notified and will
have the body brought here for
burial, which will take place tomorrow. The death of the young lady has
cast a gloom over the entire community.
Date: 1909-08-27; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Death Monday Of Barnesville Lady
Barnesville, Ga. Nov. 22 Mrs. W. H. Prichard died at her home here
Monday after a long illness. She was seventy years old and for many
years had been a resident of the
city. Her husband, who was a prominent Baptist minister, died here
several years ago. She is survived by one
brother, E.T. Crowder, and one sister Mrs. Williamson, both of this
city. The funeral will occur here
tomorrow and will be conducted by Rev. W.T. Hamby, pastor of the
Methodist Church, of which church Mrs. Prichard
was a member.
Date: 1910-11-23; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
MISS TURNER, BARNESVILLE
BARNESVILLE Ga. Feb. 17—Miss Lily Turner's death at a sanitarium In
Atlanta today was a stock and a great sorrow to the people of this
community. She was carried there
Monday for an operation and treatment, and while it was known that she
was in a serious condition
reports for several days indicated that she would recover. Miss Turner
was the daughter of the late Capt. B. M. Turner, and was a
young lady who had won her way into the hearts of all the people of
this vicinity. She had won her
way into the hearts of all the people of this vicinity. She had for
years been one of the most valued
and beloved teachers of Gordon Institute. Her genuine worth was
recognized and she was universally
loved among the young and old. She was a member cf the Baptist Church
and for the past several
years her class in the Sunday school has numbered about fifty
men. Her death in the prime of life is
a great loss to this community She is survived by three brothers, B. M.
Turner, of Barnesville; C. 0.
Turner, of Atlanta, and W. R. Turner,
of Millen. President Jere M. Pound was notified of her death this
morning, and out
of respect for her school was suspended until after the funeral
Date: 1911-02-18; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
B. A. LIFSEY, BARNESVILLE
BARNESVILLE, Ga. March 16.— B. A. Lifsey, for a number of years
postmaster of Barnesville and a citizen widely known throughout this
section, died at his home on
Zebulon street, about 9 o'clock this morning, Although he had been
unwell for the pant several weeks his
death waft sudden and unexpected. He stated to members of the family
that he did not feet well and went
back to bed. In a few minutes thereafter It was discovered that he was
dead having passed away
without a. struggle. Mr. Lifsey was 63 years old. He was a native of
Pike County and had
large family connections throughout this part of the state. The funeral
will occur here tomorrow or next
day. Mr. Lifsey is survived by his wife, five sons, Joe Lifsey, of
Ashburn,
W. Va.; Homer Lifsey, New York city; Freeman Lifsey, of New
Mexico, and Roy Lifsey, postmaster of
Barnesville; and four daughters, Mrs. Jesse Slado, of Zebulon; Mrs. Ed
Slade, of South Georgia; Mrs. J. F. Pierce,
of Barnesville and Mrs. C. W. Hill, of Forsyth.
Date: 1911-03-17; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
MRS. HERBERT MOYE IS DEAD AT BARNESVILLE
BARNESVILLE, Ga. May 15.—Mrs. Herbert Moye died at her home near the
city Monday morning, an operation having been performed Sunday. She was
on exceedingly popular
young woman and was married something over a year ago to Mr. Herbert
Moye, a successful
young farmer of the vicinity. Mrs. Moye was formerly a teacher In
Gordon Institute and had a score of
friends in this city and throughout the community. The funeral will
occur tomorrow morning at Fredonia
Church and will he conducted by Dr. A. F. Sherrill, of Atlanta.
Date: 1911-05-16; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
T. J. WILLIAMSON TO BE BURIED AT BARNESVILLE
BARNESVILLE, May 22 Thomas J. Williamson, who died In Atlanta early
today, will he buried here tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, The funeral
service will be held in the Baptist
Church and will be conducted by Dr. J. M. Brittian, of Atlanta, former
pastor of the church here, Mr.
Williamson, formerly lived here and for many years was in the railway
service. He is survived by four
brothers: W.J. Williamson, Atlanta; Sam Williamson, Forsyth; John
William son, Juliette, and Lee
Williamson, Macon.
Date: 1911-05-23; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
JACKSON G. SMITH DIES
Was Well-Known Manufacturer of Barnesville Buggy.
Barnesville, Dec. 11 Jackson G. Smith, one of the most prominent
and wealthy citizens of Barnesville and of middle Georgia, died at his
home after a lingering illness. His
condition had been quite serious for some days, and his death had been
expected at any moment. The
funeral services will be held from the Baptist church Monday.
Mr. Smith was born at Buffalo, N. Y., In 1831. In 1866 he
located in Barnesville and began to manufacture the Barnesville buggy
of which he made a wonderful success,
the business having grown into immense proportions. The Smith buggy
plant is now considered
the largest buggy factory south of the Potomac. Mr. Smith accumulated
large fortune, and
had always taken a leading part in the affairs of this city and
section. He was an influential member of the Baptist church, and he
always held
the esteem of the people. He is survived by his wife and three
children, W. B. Smith and W. M.
Smith, of Barnesville, and Mrs. Julius W. Gresham, of Griffin.
Date: 1911-12-25; Paper: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
T. J. OGLETREE.
BARNESVILLE, June 15—T. J. Ogletree, a leading merchant and esteemed
citizen, died at his home here today, A week ago he was attacked
suddenly with congestion of the
brain and from the first he had been very ill. little hope being
entertained for his recovery, Mr. Ogletree was a member of the firm of
Collier & Ogletree, which
enjoyed a large patronage. He is survived by his wife, who is a
daughter of the late P. J. Matthews, and
several children, he was about 45 years old.. His death is greatly
mourned among: the people of
the community. The funeral and burial will take place here
tomorrow.
Date: 1915-06-16; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
MRS. F. M. MEANS.
Culloden Aug. 30—Mrs. F. M. Means died after a short illness while on a
visit to her son, W. V. Means, of Culloden, Saturday. Funeral services
yesterday were conducted by
Rev. Homer Bush, of Barnesville and S. E. Winn, of Culloden.
She is survived by her husband, one son, W. V. Means, of Culloden. and
five daughters, Mrs. I. H. Leonard, of Macon; Mrs. W. O. McBrayer, of
Lilly; Mrs. H.H. Smallwood,
of Attapulgus, and Misses Ola and Frances Means.
Date: 1915-08-31; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
AUGUSTA MAN IS KILLED
David Tice Meets Death on Tracks of Central,
BARNESVILLE. Aug. 18. David Tice, mill hand, giving his address
as Augusta, who was hit by the engine of Central passenger train No, 2,
due here from Atlanta at 10 o'clock
this morning, died at 2:30 this afternoon. His left arm was broken, his
leg bruised and he was injured
internally. It is stated he was walking along reading a letter on the
opposite side from the engineer
and the latter did not see him. Dr. C. H. Willis, the Central's
surgeon, gave him medical attention.
The body was shipped to Augusta this afternoon.
Date: 1916-08-19; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
Dr. Tucker's Father Died At Barnesville
Dr. W. C. Tucker died at his home in Barnesville at 11 o'clock last
night at the age of sixty-one years after an illness of several months.
He was the father of Dr. O.B.
Tucker, of this city, O.W. Tucker of LaGrange, and J. R. Tucker
of Barnesville. and is also survived by his
wife. The remains were taken to Chipley, the former home of the
deceased where the funeral took place
at 10 o'clock this morning. Dr. W. C. Tucker resided for a number of
years in the vicinity of
Chipley and was a highly esteemed citizen. He was well known in
Columbus and had many friends here who
will regret to learn of his death.
Date: 1917-05-31; Paper: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
J. A. PERDUE IS DEAD
Prominent Retired Farmer of Barnesville Expires at Age of 66 Years
J.A. Perdue, a prominent retired farmer of Barnesville, died last
evening at 6 o'clock at his home In that city at the age of 66 years.
Relatives of the family were notified of
his death last evening. Mr. Perdue had been a life-long resident of the
section where he died. Surviving him are three sons and two daughters,
C.L. of Mliner, W. R.
of the Raughton - Halliburton Company of Macon; Park, of Alton,
Fla., Mrs. J. L. Adams, of Poerun; Mrs. D. W. Kennedy, of
Jacksonville, Fla. Three brothers and two sisters also survive.
Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later.
Date: 1918-09-27; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
JOS. A. LITTLEJOHN DIES ON VISIT TO BARNESVILLE
Served as Clerk of Superior Court From Creation of Crisp County; Native
of South Carolina; Funeral Service Today,
CORDELE, April 15.—Joseph A. Littlejohn, clerk of the Superior Court of
Crisp county since the county was organized, died this morning at 1:30
o'clock in Barnesvllle, where he went two weeks ago for a rest. In the
hope of improving. He had suffered for several years from a trouble
which in his last year become more apparent in its Inroads, and only a
short time ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis From this he never
fully recovered.
Four days ago he knew his end was near and he summoned members of the
family. Mr. Littlejohn was born In South Carolina 67 years ago, while
his father was in that state preaching under a transfer for a short
time. Later the family came back to Georgia, and the father preached In
the North Georgia Conference. Soon he was transferred to the South
Georgia Conference and remained many years at Americus after his most
active service was over. His father died In 1885. Mr. Littlejohn came
to Cordele In the early days, when the town was quite a village, He was
first a clerk in a business establishment, then city clerk for a brief
period, and when the new county of Crisp was organized he became clerk
of the Superior Court. He held the place continuously till his death.
While he was a teacher In Barnesville forty years ago he married Miss
Lela Middlebrooks, Mrs. Littlejohn, with two children, Jesse and Mrs.
W. A. Morris, survive him. One brother. Judge Z. A. Littlejohn, of the
Southwestern Circuit of Superior Courts, who resides at Americus,
survives, and four sisters. His sisters are: Mrs, John W.
Walters, of
Cordele; Mrs. Turner Hughes, of Statesboro; Mrs. Hardin Sapp, of
Columbus, and Mrs. Robert Wynn, of Eastman.
The funeral will occur in Barnesville tomorrow afternoon. Rev. T. B.
Stanford will probably attend from here, along with a number of close
friends of the family, Mr. Littlejohn was bright in Masonry, a, devoted
member of the Methodist church here and a steward for a long period. He
was true to his ideas of right living, made no pretentious show of his
goodness and invested as largely as any man in the Industrial progress
of the community, its civic and moral advancement.
His death will bring deep sorrow to people all over this section of the
State and especially to the citizens of Crisp, whose confidence and
friendship he enjoyed.
Date: 1919-04-16; Paper: Macon Telegraph
MR. J. W. STAFFORD OF BARNESVILLE, DEAD
Barnesville, Ga. April 23.—The funeral of Mr. J. W. Stafford. 81 years
old, Confederate veteran and business man of Barnesville who died
Monday after a brief illness, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the Methodist church. Mr. Stafford for many years headed the Pike
county camp of veterans and he had been mayor and trustee of Gordon
Institute, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H. S. Bradley, of
Massachusetts, and two sons, W C and R. A. Stafford, of this city.
Date: 1919-04-30; Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer
J. W. GARLAND.
BARNESVILLE, Ga. Dec. 2.— J.W. Garland, who died here last night, will
be buried from the First Baptist church at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow
morning. His death has caused sadness
throughout this community. He was a successful and popular business man
and citizen and was an
alderman of the city. He was 50 years old and is survived by his wife
and three small sons, his mother,
who lived with him, and two brothers, J. J. Garland, of Atlanta, and
Dr. R. H. J. Garland, of
Griffin. The Masons will officiate at the funeral
Date: 1921-12-03; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
BARNESVILLE BANKER DIES
A. L. Collier, Trustee of Gordon institute, Will be Burled Today.
BARNESVILLE, Ga. March 26.-L. A. Collier, prominent merchant, business
man and citizen of Barnesville, died early Sunday morning and will be
buried from the First Baptist
church here Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. Arthur Jackson, the
pastor, officiating, Mr. Collier has
been a great sufferer through a long illness.
He was president of the Citizens Bank, trustee of Gordon Institute,
operated a large mercantile business and was identified with the
Industrial, educational and religious life
of the section. He was 60 years old. Mr. Collier is survived by his
wife; two daughters, Misses Annie and
Dorris Collier; four sons, Clarence Collier, of Fort Valley; Howard and
Lewis Collier, of
Barnesville; one brother, Charles Collier, of Chattanooga; and two
sisters, Mrs. C. 0. Summers, of Barnesville, and
Mrs. J. T. Matthews of Denver, Col.
Date: 1922-03-27; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph
