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Spalding County
Obituaries and Death Notices
SIMS
- Died in Georgia - Willie Sims, of Griffin.
[The Daily Constitution, Atlanta Georgia Oct. 20, 1876 - submitted by
Shauna Williams]
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Convict Murders a Guard
Griffin Ga. Nov.
19.—Four convicts in camp near Sunnyside were sent on a detail under
Guard Gresham. As soon as the squad was outside of the camp one of the
convicts, Oscar Carmichael, picked up a stone and, throwing it with
unerring aim, sent it into the guard's temple, killing him almost
instantly, Tho four prisoners then escaped, and it was an hour or two
before the body of the guard was found. The sheriff, with a posse and
two bloodhounds, took the trail, which they followed through swamps
into Henry county. Here the pursuers secured information of the
fugitive murderer, who had sought the house where his wife lived.
Friday night the posse surrounded the house, when fire was opened
After several volleys between the posse and the murderer, the latter
opened a door and rushed out, brandishing a revolver over his head. He
was riddled with shot from the sheriff's officers. His face was
unrecognizable, so mutilated was it.
Date: 1888-11-20; Paper:
Dallas Morning News
MRS. J. F. EMERSON.
Griffin. Jan 9.—Funeral services for Mrs. J F Emerson, who died
suddenly of paralysis at her home In Macon Tuesday, were held at the
First Methodist church here Wednesday afternoon. The floral tributes
were abundant and beautiful and the services were largely attended.
Mrs. Emerson had attended the funeral of her mother-in-law here on
Monday In the host of health, and her death on the following; day was a
shock to numerous friends and relatives here.
MRS. MANDY JOHNSON.
Griffin, Jan. Mrs. Mandy Johnson died at her home here Wednesday
morning after a abort illness, aged 76. Funeral and Interment occurred
Thursday morning, the services being in charge of Rev. George Gaines.
Surviving the deceased are five daughters, Mrs. W. L. Langford of
Griffin, Mrs. L.W. Bullard of Experiment, Mrs. J. I. Dairen of East
Point, Mrs. Josie Paris of Atlanta, and Mrs. Jim Davis of Griffin.
MRS. W. L. BURCH.
Griffin, Jan. 9—Mrs. W. L. Burch, wife of W. L. Burch, cashier of the
Bank of Woolsey died early Wednesday morning from Influenza, She
was 25 years old and leaves her husband and two small children.
Surviving: also are her father. H. G. Field, of Hampton; two Maters,
Misses Ann Field of Washington, D. C, and Lucy Fiehl of Hampton; and
three brothers. Homer L. Field of Dougins, A. Q. Field of Hampton, and
Lieut. S. G. Field, aviation corps, now in France. Funeral and
interment occurred at Inman Thursday morning.
Date: 1919-01-10; Paper: Macon Telegraph
SPALDING
COUNTY
Columbus Daily Enquirer – 11 July 1890
GRIFFIN, July 9. – Mrs. Mary E. Dickinson died last night at 11
o’clock, at the home of Hon. John D. Stewart, her son-in-law. Mrs.
Dickinson had been a sufferer for a long time, and died at the ripe old
age of eighty-nine years. She was born in 1801. Her remains were
carried out seven miles west of Griffin to the old Dickinson homestead,
where she was laid at rest beside all of her family who have died since
the establishment of this old home, over fifty years ago. She died of
cancer.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Columbus Daily Enquirer – 11 July 1890
Griffin Notes
The remains of Mrs. J. W. Dunbar, who died in Americus yesterday,
reached here this morning and were interred in the city cemetery. Mrs.
Dunbar was quite old and died of cancer.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Macon Telegraph – 5 Nov. 1911
GRIFFIN, Oct. 4. – Miss Lula Darsey, a well loved lady of this county,
died at the Griffin hospital at 5:40 o’clock yesterday afternoon,
following an operation Sunday morning for tumor which was the last hope
to save her life. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Darsey and besides her parents is survived by two brothers and two
sisters.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Macon Telegraph – 13 Apr. 1911
GRIFFIN, Ga., April 12. – W. E. Bartles, one of the proprietors of the
Griffin Steam Laundry, died this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock after a
lingering illness. He leaves a wife and several children. The funeral
will take place tomorrow, conducted by Dr. Charles O. Jones and Rev. J.
E. Sammons.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Macon Telegraph – 28 Feb. 1911
GRIFFIN, Ga., Feb. 27. – Miss Anna Owen, an aged and highly respected
lady of Griffin, died at her home Sunday after a lingering illness. She
was for many years a teacher in the public schools of this section, and
was highly cultured. The funeral took place from the First Methodist
Church this afternoon, Dr. Charles O. Jones conducting the obsequies.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Columbus Daily Enquirer – 25 Aug. 1881
Miss Kitty Westbrook, of Griffin, died a few days ago, in Atlanta.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Columbus Daily Enquirer – 27 Dec. 1881
Mrs. L. H. Kendall, of Griffin, died a few days ago.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Columbus Daily Enquirer – 31 Dec. 1881
Mrs. Wm. Wadley, of Griffin, died the first of the week.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
Augusta Chronicle – 22 Jan. 1903
Griffin, Ga., Jan. 21. – James P. Sawtell, former editor and publisher
of the Griffin Morning Call, died here today. Mr. Sawtell was born in
Athens, Tenn., in 1829. For many years he was editor of the Cuthbert
(Ga.) Appeal. He was owner and editor of the Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Democrat many years ago, but for the last twelve or fifteen years has
been editor and publisher of the Griffin Call. He was a Confederate
soldier.
Contributed by Marla Zwakman
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