Washington County, MS Obituaries and Death Notices

Barfield, Mrs. Jas.
The many friends, in this city and vicinity, of Mrs. Jas. S. Barfield, will regret to learn of her death at Greenville.
[November 5, 1891, The Clarion Ledger] 

Crawford, John M., Esq.TITLE
Washington Co., Miss., May 19 Te., John M Crawford, 85, father of Dr. S. P. Crawford, of Greenville, and Rev. W. H. Crawford. He had lived to a good old age, and was truly a model man; was kind and affectionate, hardly ever known to speak an unkind word to any person, and took a great delight in the comfort and happiness of his family. Curtis, Andrew J., Esq., (of Vicksburg, Miss.,) De Peyster, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., July 5, Te. 30, at the residence of his father, Jonathan Curtis, Esq. Mr. C. was born in De Peyster, and there came to man's estate, when he emigrated south, and settled in Vicksburg, where he resided until Feb., 1858, when rapidly declining health compelled him to relinquish a lucrative business, in which he had amassed a respectable fortune during his eight years' sojourn in that city. He was descended from an ancestry of octogenarian age, and was himself of robust constitution until Sept., 1855, when a severe attack of yellow fever greatly impaired its vigor, and induced the fatal disease (consumption) in the prime of life and the very zenith of his usefulness. He had that about him which favorably impressed the beholder - in stature above the common height, perfect symmetry in form, manly features, cordial manners, fluent and impressive conversation. Sound judgment, quick perception, and indomitable energy were the characteristics of his mind ; honesty, purity, and benevolence, the qualities of his heart. It was the fortune of Mr. C. to enjoy to a large extent the friendship and esteem of the community in which he lived, and to be honorably identified with its success and prosperity. He entered upon the stern realities of another world with satisfactory assurance and calm resignation.Daniel, Capt. W. J., Marion, Miss., Dec. 31, re. -. Capt. D. had long been a citizen of Lauderdale Co., and has so demeaned himself that it ia not unfair to say that no man in the coontry enjoyed more the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens. In the Mexican war Capt. D. raised a company of volunteers, of which he was chosen captain, and went to the tented field to serve his country. He discharged the duties of his office while engaged in the Mexican war, so as at once to gain the approbation of his superior officers, and the respect and love of his men. Capt. D., though laying no claims to brilliancy as a lawyer, was always regarded as possessing solid legal attainments. For years previous, and at the time of his death, he had a law partnership with the Hon. Sylvanus Evans, one of the first lawyers in East Mississippi.Deen, Dr. O. L., Bolivar Co., Miss., Aug. 18, re. 38. Dr. D., we believe, was born in Georgia. His father immigrated to Mississippi, and settled in Hinds Co., where ne still lives, when the doctor was quite a boy, where he received a moral and honest training that characterized him through life. The doctor moved to Bolivar Co. some 10 or 12 years since, where he has practised his profession with success and untiring energy. He possessed some noble qualities in a high degree; was ever a friend to the poor, ever an energetic mover in matters that concerned the public good, and ever kind and genial in his nature. Appreciating and rewarding merit wherever found, and in all the relations and transactions in life, he was strictly honest and rigidly just; bold and fearless in asserting, and firm in sustaining, what he conceived to be right, but ever open to conviction. When told by his physician that he could live but a little while longer, he calmly said, "Well, I am satisfied with life, satisfied with my success ; and, were it not for my wife and children, I would not be at a'll disconcerted."Eustis, Horatio Sprague, at his plantation in Issaquene Co., Mississippi, Sept. 4, Te. 46. He was the son of General Abraham (H. U., 1804) and Rebecca (Sprague) Eustis, and was born at Fort Adams, Newport, R. I., Dec. 25, 1811. He was fitted for college at the Round Hill School, Northampton, Mass., under the superintendence of Joseph Green Cogswell, (H. U., 1806,) and George Bancroft, (H. U., 1817,) and graduated at Harvard in 1830. He studied law, went to the west, and finally settled as a lawyer in Natchez, where he continued in the practice of his profession, with the exception of an interval of a year or two, until his death. He married, May 10, 1838, Catharine, daughter of Henry Chotard, a planter. He left a widow and ten children, seven sons and three daughters.
[(Source: Annual obituary notices of eminent people of the United States in 1858)
Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz] 

Daves, Faye
Mrs. Faye Juanita Daves, 43, who lived at 1322 S. St. Mary's Circle, died early today. Details of her death were not available. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by National Funeral Home.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Finley, John, D. D.
Finley, John, D. D., Greenville, Miss., Aug. 28, re. 74. Dr. F. was born in Ayr, Scotland, March 10, 1784; entered the ministry about the year 1806; was chaplain to the Senate of New York during the administration of Gov. De Witt Clinton; and with great acceptahility and success sustained the relation of pastor to the First Baptist Church in Baltimore, at Jackson, Tenn., Louisville, and at Memphis.
[(Source: Annual obituary notices of eminent people of the United States in 1858)
Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz] 

Graham, Eugene
HOLLANDALE-Eugene Graham, 53, of Hollandale, died Sunday at University Hospital in Jackson of gunshot wounds inflicted in September. Services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church at Panther Burn. The Rev. G.H. Hankins will officiate. Burial will be in Sanders Garden Memorial at Hollandale. Hollandale Mortuary has charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lessie Graham of Hollandale; four sons, Robert James Graham, Johnny Lee Graham, Walter Altman and Tracy Graham, all of Hollandale; two daughters, Linda Carol Graham and Rosie Fults, both of Hollandale; his mother, Mrs. Cordelia Graham of Port Gibson; five sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Noble, Mrs. E.L. Moore, Mrs. Luvinia Tolliver, all of Port Gibson, Virgetta Graham of Chicago and Emma Graham of Fayette; five brothers, Eddie Graham of New Haven, Conn., the Rev. Van Graham and Alonzo Graham, both of Indianapolis, Ind., Neal Graham of Chicago, 111., Willie Graham of Port Gibson; and six grandchildren.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Gales, Albert
Albert Gales, 91, died Wednesday in Greenville after a lengthy illness. He lived at 325 Old Leland Road. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Marian Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at St. Luke's Cemetery in Metcalfe. The Rev. H.H. Hall will officiate. Bea's Century Funeral Home has charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Gales of Greenville, one sister, Mrs. Luevenia Shaw of Oakland, Calif., and one brother, Bell Gales of California.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Haddon, Clarence
LONGTON, Kan.-Clarence Haddon, 86, died Wednesday afternoon after an illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Senter Muivane Mortuary in Muivane, Kan. Burial will be in the El Paso County Cemetery in Durby, Kan. He is survived by three daughters, Dr. Edith Cox of Greenville, Mrs. Opal Bailey of Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Lee Furry of Seattle, Wash.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Lambeth, Robert Brookes
Robert Brookes Lambeth, 72, of 313 E. Starling St. in Greenville, died Wednesday night at General Hospital in Greenville after an illness. Funeral services will he at 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel of National Funeral Home in Greenville. The Rev. James Richardson will o f f i c i a t e , assisted by the Rev. Barry Landrum and Dr. Perry Claxton.National Funeral Home has charge. Mr. Lambeth was born at Louise and received his education in the public schools there. He attended Millsaps College in Jackson. He was a retired lumber inspector. Mr. Lambeth was a member of First Baptist Church and was a Mason and a Shriner. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mae Harrison Lambeth of Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. Cameron Dean of Tribbett; three brothers, John Lambeth of Houston, Tex., Rucker Lambeth of Atlanta, Ga., and Jimmie Lambeth of Bentonia, and three grandchildren.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Lape, Joe Chung
HOLLANDALE-Funeral services for Joe Chung Lape, 65, will be at 2:30 p. m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Hollandale. The Rev. Max Parker will officiate . Burial will be in the Greenville Chinese Cemetery. Boone Funeral Home of Leland has charge. A retired merchant of Hollandale and Dundee, Mr. Joe died Sunday morning at South Washington County Hospital at Hollandale after an illness. He had lived in Hollandale since 1927 and retired from the grocery business in 1968. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Fong Shee of Hollandale; one son, Joe D. Lape and four grandsons.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Reed, Maggie
Mrs. Maggie Reed, 57, of Box 253, Glen Allan, died Tuesday at General Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Glen Allan with burial in Glen Allan Cemetery. Edwards and Evans Funeral Home has charge. She is survived by her husband, Joe Reed of Glen Allan, a sister, Mrs. leana Young of Glen Allan; a brother, Sam Latson of Cleveland, Ohio.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Usry Sr, Homer TITLE
ROSEDALE--Homer Usry Sr., 67, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, at his home here after an illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gospel Temple Baptist Church at Rosedale. The Rev. L.J. Jordan Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Green Cemetery at Rosedale. Bea's Century Funeral Home of Greenville has charge. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Julia Mae Jackson of Chicago, Ill . ; three sons, Homer Usry Jr. of Rosedale, Samuel Usry, address unavailable, and Willie Lee Usry of Chicago; a sister, Lillian Usry of Rosedale; a brother, Josh Usry of Rosedale; and 10 grandchildren.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

Washington, Victoria Washington, TITLE
WINTERVILLE - - Mrs . Victoria Washington, 76, died at her home in Winterville Thursday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p. m. at Jake Chapel Baptist Church on 9th St. in Greenville. Burial will lie in Live Oak Cemetery. The Rev. C. W. Watson will officiate. Dillon Funeral Home of Leland has charge. Mrs. Washington leaves seven g r a n d c h ildre n , i n c l u d i n g Meret McKinnie of Winterville and James McKinnie of Glen A l l a n , and 29 great - grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
[Delta Democrat-Times, Greenville, MS - 12-27-1973 - submitted by Brenda Wiesner] 

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