Nancy Taylor, 15, Drowns in Brazos (1954)

Dallas Morning News, Texas
15 July 1954
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Nancy Taylor, 15, Drowns in Brazos
Special to The News
MINERAL WELLS, Texas. -- Nancy P. Taylor, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Darwin Taylor of Mineral Wells, drowned in the Brazos River Tuesday.

Miss Taylor was on an outing near the Eubanks Ranch in Central Palo Pinto County. The body was found in twenty-five feet of water after a five-hour search.

James P. Parrott Dies in Atlanta (1947)

Augusta Chronicle, Georgia
5 February 1947
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James B. Parrott Dies in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Feb 4 (AP) -- James B. Parrott, 64, representative of the Federal Power Commission and veteran of World War I, died today. He had been in ill health for four years.

Born in Laurens county, S.C., in 1892, he attended Presbyterian college at Clinton and entered the Army in 1917. Following his discharge in 1919, he was elected superintendent of the water and light plant in Bishopville, S.C.

Mortuary: H. M. Warren (1914)

[Originally posted at the Southern Graves blog.]

Handy Moore Warren
Feb 14, 1862
Apr 2, 1914
God's Noblest work Is Man.
As Such He Lived,
As Such He Died.
Man Cannot Aspire to More.

Atlanta Constitution (Georgia)
Sunday, 5 April 1914

"MORTUARY

H. M. Warren, Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald, Ga, April 4 -- (Special) -- Handy Moore Warren died suddenly at 6 o'clock Thursday evening. He was taken ill on his farm a short distance from the city and was brought immediately to his home, but he never regained consciousness and died in a short time from apoplexy. Mr. Warren had lived in Georgia twenty years, fifteen of which having been spent in Fitzgerald. He was 51 years old and leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter. He was one of the first commissioners of Ben Hill county. The funeral was conducted by the Masons this afternoon, the business houses of the city being closed at that time by proclamation of the mayor."

Mr. Warren was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery at Fitzgerald, Georgia.

Deaths and Funerals: L. A. Rogers (1916)

Macon Daily Telegraph (Bibb County, Georgia)
6 December 1916

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

L. A. ROGERS
WAYCROSS, Dec 5 -- L. A. Rogers, aged 57, died at his home near here today, after several weeks' illness. Besides his wife he is survived by eleven children, one sister and five brothers. Interment will occur at Mount Pleasant tomorrow.

[Memorial at FindAGrave.]

Deaths and Funerals: K. R. Lewis (1916)

Macon Daily Telegraph (Bibb County, Georgia)
6 December 1916

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

K. R. LEWIS
VIENNA, Dec 5 -- K. R. Lewis died this morning at 5 o'clock. Mr. Lewis had been sick for some time and his death was not unexpected. He was 39 years old, was vice president and general manager of the Bank of Vienna for a number of years, and has made it one of the most successful banking
institutions in the country. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Gussie Ruth Lewis, and four children. He leaves the following brothers: F. J. Lewis, George W. Lewis, C. J. Lewis, S. J. Lewis, W. B. Lewis, R. E. Lewis and E. B. Lewis, and two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Hamilton and Miss Minnie Lewis. He
will be buried at Vienna.

Deaths and Funerals: L. Hoyt Boswell (1916)

Macon Daily Telegraph (Bibb County, Georgia)
6 December 1916

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

L. HOYT BOSWELL
GREENSBORO, Dec 5 -- The funeral of L. Hoyt Boswell, who passed away here yesterday, took place today from the Presbyterian church. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Simpson. Mr. Boswell was a graduate of the law school of the State University at Athens, and was a leading young attorney of this section. He was also scoutmaster of the Greensboro Boy Scouts. He was president of the Cherokee club, a social organization of Greensboro. Mr. Boswell leaves a mother, Mrs. Joe Boswell, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles McWhorter and Miss Louise Boswell, and the following
brothers: Capt. W. O. Boswell, of Athens; Capt. James G. Boswell, stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Hubert Boswell, Esq., of Memphis, Tenn. and Mrs. W. W. Boswell, a prominent farmer of Greene county.

Deaths and Funerals: Oliver A. Brooks (1916)

Macon Daily Telegraph (Bibb County, Georgia)
6 December 1916

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

OLIVER A. BROOKS
The funeral of Oliver A. Brooks was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence, 1924 Second street. Revs. T. F. Callaway and George Nichols officiated. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

The W. O. W. attended the funeral in a body.

Deaths and Funerals: Mrs. M. E. Nickerson (1913)

Macon Daily Telegraph
21 January 1913

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. M. E. NICKERSON
ATHENS, Jan. 21 -- Mrs. Maria E. Nickerson, aged 84 years, died this morning at an early hour at her home here.

She was born in Fonda, N.Y., and married Capt. Reuben Nickerson, of Maine, in 1855. She has lived in Athens for more than half a century and was widely known for her great benefactions and extensive charities. Her husband died just three years and one day before her death and at almost
the identical moment of the morning.

The funeral will be held Wednesday.

Deaths and Funerals: Mrs. Henrietta Lamb (1913)

Macon Daily Telegraph
21 January 1913

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. HENRIETTA LAMB
NASHVILLE, Ga., Jan. 21 -- The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Lamb, who died here after a protracted illness, occurred here yesterday. Mrs. Lamb is survived by a number of relatives and friends.

Deaths and Funerals: Jack Hancock (1913)

Macon Daily Telegraph
21 January 1913

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

JACK HANCOCK
NASHVILLE, Ga., Jan. 21 -- Jack Hancock, a well-known Berrien county farmer, who lives about five miles from here, died suddenly in this city yesterday afternoon. Heart failure was the cause.

Mr. Hancock was taken sick while in Nashville yesterday afternoon and was taken to the home of Mrs. R. K. Turner, where he died before a physician could arrive. "Jack," as he was called here, will be sadly missed. His father is said to have also died with heart failure.

Deaths and Funerals: Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Etheridge (1916)

Macon Daily Telegraph (Bibb County, Georgia)
6 December 1916

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. FANNIE ELIZABETH ETHERIDGE
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Etheridge, widow of M. F. Etheridge, were held at Centerville yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. The services were largely attended and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. Elder T. J. Herring conducted the services. Interment was
made beside her husband in Centerville cemetery.

Deaths & Funerals: BOWEN (1912)

Macon Daily Telegraph, Georgia
2 June 1912
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

BOWEN
VIDALIA, June 1 -- John Bowen died here yesterday at the home of his son and was buried at Wadley today. Mr. Bowen was 83 years of age and leaves quite a number of children and grandchildren. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having been with the Confederate army during the entire campaign.

Deaths & Funerals: THOMPSON (1912)

Macon Daily Telegraph, Georgia
2 June 1912
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

THOMPSON
VIDALIA, June 1 -- The death of C. E. Thompson occurred at his home in this place yesterday and the funeral services were held today. Interment was made at the new city cemetery. He leaves a wife and one child.

Deaths & Funerals: JESSE G. DUFFEE (1912)

Macon Daily Telegraph, Georgia
2 June 1912
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

JESSE G. DUFFEE
The many friends of Jesse G. Duffee will regret to learn of his death, which occurred last Sunday, May 26, at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. J. Vaughan, in Griffin.

He was 24 years of age, and was connected with the S. S. Parmalee Co., of this city. Although his health had been failing for a year, he did not give up his work until about three months ago. He was an active member of Mabel White Baptist church, being a member of the board of deacons.

Besides his wife and infant daughter, Vivian, he leaves his mother, one brother, D. A. Duffee, of Griffin; and two sisters, Mrs. J. J. Vaughan, of Griffin, and Miss Colie Duffee, of Macon. The body will be laid to rest in Mount Zion cemetery, eight miles from Griffin.

[FindAGrave Memorial for Jesse Gable Duffee (1888-1912)]

Deaths & Funerals: W. T. WATSON, JR. (1912)

Macon Daily Telegraph, Georgia
2 June 1912
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

W. T. WATSON, JR.
After an illness of four days, W. T. Watson, Jr., the one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Watson, died Saturday morning at 4 o'clock at the home of his parents at Skipperton, eight miles from Macon. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, following which interment will be at the family burying ground at Skipperton church.

John Harvard Lynched By Posse Near Cochran (1909)

Macon Telegraph, Georgia
2 December 1909
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JOHN HARVARD LYNCHED BY POSSE NEAR COCHRAN

COCHRAN, Ga., Dec 1 -- John Harvard, a negro preacher who shot and fatally injured Will D. Booth two miles from this place late this afternoon, was captured by a posse of enraged citizens five miles from here tonight at 10 o'clock and lynched. His body was riddled with bullets.

Booth is a well known business man of Hawkinsville and was en route to Cochran in an automobile when the shooting occurred. He drove up behind Harvard who was in front of him in a wagon. Harvard charged that Booth's machine frightened his mules. He drew a pistol after a few words and fired upon Booth, three shots taking effect. Booth returned the fire and it was learned after the negro was captured that he carried two bullets, but neither struck vital spots and he easily made his escape. He was found in a barn three miles from the place where the shooting occurred.

Booth was brought to this place immediately after the shooting. Surgeons tonight gave out the statement that there was little hope for his recovery. He has a wife and several children.

Officers from Hawkinsville in automobiles and carrying trackhounds, went immediately to the scene of the shooting, but a party of enraged citizens was quickly formed and trailed the negro on horseback to his hiding place. He showed fight, but was suffering so severely from the effects of his injuries until he could offer but little resistance. He freely admitted the shooting and it is stated justified his action by the fact that Booth's automobile frightened his mules.

Deaths and Funerals: J. M. Driskel (1918)

The Macon Weekly Telegraph
6 August 1918

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

J. M. DRISKEL
The remains of Mr. J. Driskel, aged 68 years, who died near Crumps Park Saturday night, were carried to Juliette yesterday afternoon accompanied by his brothers. The funeral and interment will take place there tomorrow.

Deaths and Funerals: Mrs. Mollie Kent (1918)

The Macon Weekly Telegraph
6 August 1918

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. MOLLIE KENT
The funeral services of Mrs. Mollie Kent were held from the residence of her family, 253 Flanders street, Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. J. G. Harrison conducted the services. Interment was in Ft. Hill cemetery.

Deaths and Funerals: W. H. Benson (1918)

The Macon Daily Telegraph
29 March 1918

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

W. H. BENSON
W. H. Benson, aged 64 years, of the Rutland district, died at his home Thursday morning at 5:20 o'clock. He had been sick only two weeks. Mr. Benson was one of Bibb County's most prominent farmers, having resided in this county all his life.

He is survived by his widow, one daughter and one son, Mrs. [?]. [?]. Chance and J. D. Benson. Four brothers and three sisters also survive. Funeral services will be held from the residence this (Friday) at one o'clock. Rev. Walter Heard will conduct the services. The interment will
be in Carlos cemetery.

The Fatal Wilsons (1881)

The Macon Telegraph & Messenger
8 February 1881

THE FATAL WILSONS

Another Member of the Family Brings Himself Into Notice --- Mr. James
Tinley Shot Through the Heart.

Last night about 7 o'clock the report of a pistol was heard in William Savage's barbershop in Hollingsworth Block, and a rumor sped through the city that Mr. James Tinley had been shot and killed by Doc Wilson, a colored barber, who attends to Mr. Dick Loyal's bar when the owner is
out. Hurrying to the spot a Telegraph reporter found the rumor well founded. Upon the floor, just inside the barber shop, lay the inanimate form of a young man, who but a few moments before was a living human being, in the full vigor of youth and health. The hands crossed upon his breast, but partially concealing a bloody shirt front, were ghastly white, and the face, hidden by a towel, was of the same hue. The name of the dead man was Jas. Tinley. He was, we understand, a brother-in-law of Mr. W. P. Carlos, and a grandson of Mr. James Tinely, of Rutland
district -- a gentleman widely known by the peach which bears his name. The deceased leaves fatherless two children.

As before stated, the killing occurred in Savage's barber shop, in the rear of which is Loyal's bar-room. There were two or three men in the barber shop, one of whom was having his hair cut. Tinley entered and passed to the rear through the partition door. He was in there but a moment or two talking with Doc Wilson, the colored boy before mentioned. Suddenly a pistol shot was heard, and Tinley, walking back into the barber shop, fell dead near the front door. Wilson disappeared out the back door, and up to a late hour last night had not been arrested. Tinley was shot through the heart.

There are conflicting rumors about the cause of this killing. As far as the reporter could learn Eugene Wilson was the only witness to the act. At the coroner's inquest Wilson handed in a dagger which he swore Tinley had attempted to use upon Doc just prior to the firing of the fatal shot. There seems to have been a dispute over a bar bill in the afternoon, and it is claimed by the friends of the slayer that Tinley threatened Wilson's life. This, however, is discredited by the friends of Tinley. A dozen men were heard by the reporter to endorse the good and peaceful character of the dead man, among them Mr. W. R. Kent, for whom he had clerked until the 1st inst.

The knife produced by Eugene Wilson at the inquest bore on the handle the initials "W. A. H." which may lead to the establishment of the question of ownership. It is a double edge instrument with an ebony handle, in which is set three pieces of pearl. The "A" is scratched upon the middle piece.

Before an inquest was held, the body was searched, and no weapons found upon it. It was then removed to the residence of Mr. W. P. Carlos, on Tattnal square. The witnesses summoned by the coroner did not appear, William Savage excepted, and the inquest was not altogether satisfactory.

CORONER'S INQUEST
The coroner's inquest over the body of Mr. James Tinley was held at the residence of Mr. J. C. Barnett, William Savage and Eugene (a brother of the murderer) were the only witnesses introduced. We are enabled to give only a synopsis of the testimony, wich, however, is furnished by one of the coroner's jury.

William Savage (sworn) stated that Mr. Tinley and another gentleman came into the place about 3 o'clock and took a drink together, and that Mr. Tinley threatened Doc Wilson's life at that time. He then retired but returned soon after and told Doc that he "would make his carcass stink
before night." He (Savage) was engaged in shaving a gentleman from Fort Valley when Mr. Tinley returned and threatened Doc again and they began to quarrel. A pistol shot was fired, and witness saw Mr. Tinley run by him and fall. On being cross-questioned, witness said he thought that Doc Wilson fired the shot. He was where he could see through the door and hear all that was said.

Eugene Wilson, sworn, stated that he was present at the time; saw Mr. Tinley enter the bar with a knife in his hand, and heard him call Doc by an opprobrious name. Doc told him not to talk to him that way, when he was behind the bar. The gentleman (Mr. Tinley) started at Doc with the
knife, and Doc fired. The gentleman dropped the knife on the floor and he (Eugene Wilson) picked it up and kept it to produce before the jury. (He then produced a knife marked "W. A. H.") On being cross-examined, he said: Mr. Phillips and a gentleman they call "the Captain" were present. Mr. Loyal was in the back room.

The body was then examined by the jury, and they found a small penknife, button-hook, piece of tobacco, watch chain (with no watch), private papers and a lead pencil. The following verdict was returned:

BIBB COUNTY, GA, Feb. 7, 1881.
We, the jurors sworn, and, after a thorough examination of witnesses duly sworn, that James Tinley came to his death by a pistol shot wound from a pistol in the hands of Doc Wilson. The ball entered two inches below the left nipple.
O. T. EVANS, Foreman
ISAIAH H. POOL
W. H. WOODS
W. M. GOODE
CHARLES COOK
B. C. CHERRY
R. B. SLEIGHT
B. ST. PAUL GIRAURDIE, Coroner

The chief actor in this tragedy comes of a family that has made itself conspicuous in this community during the last three years. One of the brothers was killed by Alex Stone with an umbrella last year; the witness, Eugene, was tried for the burning of the Brown House, and a sister was suing for a divorce (Hays vs. Hays) when the main witness dropped dead in the court house last week. And now comes the only remaining brother in the connection just described.

Since writing the foregoing, friends of the deceased, Mr. James Tinley, have requested us to denounce, as utterly false, that the young man possessed or carried a knife. His connection with the bar-room arose from his custom of treating his customers. His employer states that he never
knew him to be intoxicated, and other gentlemen offer to certify to his peaceful character.

We would suggest that a second inquest be held. The testimony of Mr. Rabe Phillips and Captain Standford, the other witnesses, will throw much light upon the tragic occurrence. Especially should this be done since the evidence of those who testified was not taken down. This is the fourth killing that has occurred in this county since the appointment of our new solicitor.

[Mr. Tinley was laid to rest in Carlos Cemetery; Bibb County, Georgia.]

Death of Miss Waite (1893)

The Macon Telegraph
23 May 1893

DEATH OF MISS WAITE

Remains Were Carried to Rutland District for Interment

Miss Sallie Waite of South Macon died at the home of her mother Sunday night at 8:15 o'clock after a short illness.

Miss Waite was just turning into young womanhood and up to a few weeks ago had every prospect of a long and useful life before her. She was of a sweet, gentle disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. She was between 16 and 17 years of age.

Miss Waite was a niece of Judge W. P. Carlos, who accompanied the remains to Rutland district where they were interred in the family burying ground yesterday afternoon.

Deaths and Funerals: Miss Sallie Carlos (1918)

The Macon Weekly Telegraph
6 August 1918

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MISS SALLIE CARLOS
Miss Sallie Carlos died at 1:45 o'clock Monday morning at the residence of her niece, Mrs. Mamie Harper, 237 Carling avenue, after an illness of about five weeks. Miss Carlos was born and reared in Rutland district, and has lived in Macon for the past twenty years. She was a member of Mulberry street Methodist church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. John W. Stubbs of Atlanta, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. William P. Carlos of Macon; also a number of nieces and nephews, among them Miss Ollie Tinley, Miss Mattie Dinkins, Mrs. Mamie Dinkins Harper, Misses Colie, Belle and Grace Waite, C. E. Dinkins, William C. Carlos and Joshua E. Tinley, the latter being now with the American Expeditionary Forces in France; also Mrs. W. F. Smith of Cordele; Charles T. Waite of Meridian, Miss., and Mrs. C. S. Davidson of Forest Glen, Md.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Mamie Harper, 237 Carling avenue, and will be concluded at the Carlos burying ground, at Rutland at 4 o'clock. Rev. W. F. Smith of Cordele will officiate, assisted by Rev. T. D. Ellis of Mulberry Street Church, and Rev. C. W. Curry of Centenary.

Funeral of Mrs. E. W. Johnson (1902)

The Macon Telegraph, Georgia
21 January 1902
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FUNERAL OF MRS. E. W. JOHNSON.

Her Remains Interred in Jones Chapel Cemetery Yesterday Morning.
The funeral of Mrs. E. W. Johnson took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from her late residence, 2609 Fourth street.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. I. Nease, of Americus. The interment was in Jones' Chapel cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. G. S. DeBorde, J. B. Matthews, W. B. Broadaway, J. C. Hubbard, W. E. Jenkins and J. S. Hightower.