I collected these obituaries from various south Alabama newspapers, most of them from the Butler County News (Georgiana, Butler County, Alabama) and the Greenville Advocate (Greenville, Butler County, Alabama). Many of the subjects are relatives, but several are not. All have roots in Butler County.
I xeroxed some but photographed most of these obits with my digital camera, downloaded them to my computer, typed them, and then deleted the photos after I typed them.
Underneath some of the obits is information about death certificates from the Alabama Death Index at Ancestry.com.
Cheryll Morris Sumner
Death of Mrs. Amanda E. Harrison Ainsworth
On Friday morning just as the sun tipped the eastern skies, the death
angel visited the earth at the hour of eight twenty on May 1st, and carried
away the sweet spirit of Mrs. Amanda E. AINSWORTH.
She had been quite ill for many months. She had suffered a living death
and during that suffering she expressed a willingness and a readiness to
die, which thought alone should be a comfort to her loved ones. We cannot
understand why our loved ones are taken from us, but we know that it is all
according to God's great plan.
You have the consolation of knowing that parting is not forever and that she
will be waiting for you at the valley of shadows to welcome you home. Think
how God has been to lend her to you these many years to love and comfort and
counsel you, and now that her mission is finished, God has beckoned her to
join that singing band. She had many good traits of character. She was a
loving mother, a kind and generous neighbor, and was loved by all who knew her.
Surely a good woman has gone to her reward.
The deceased was 69 years of age, only lacking 20 days of being 70. She leaves
to mourn her loss a loving husband, Frank L. AINSWORTH, three daughters, Mrs.
Tom SCOTT, McKenzie; Mrs. Will SNELLGROVE, Williston, Ga.; Miss Lubie AINSWORTH
of Montgomery, Ala.; five sons, Walter, Neal, General, George, and Harvey AINSWORTH,
all of near here. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. SMITH. Interment was
made at the Ebeneza cemetery.
To the loved ones we say: Weep not, she is not dead, but sleeping. We point
them to the Highest, who makes sore hearts and heals them with the same untiring
hand and bids them look forward to life beyond the tomb, when eternal day will
wipe away death's sorrows and gloom.-- Written by her daughter.
May 7, 1931 Butler County News
Name: Mauda [Manda?] I. Ainsworth Death Date: May 1931 Death County: Butler
Comment: F.S. [Frank?] Volume: 21 Roll: 2 Page #: 10330 [Order to verify]
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Deaths
JACK O'NEAL ALLEN
Jack O'Neal Allen, age 60, died at home, Rt. 2, Georgiana, Thursday night following
a long illness.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Johnnie Lou Allen, Rt. 2, Georgiana; 1 son, Marvin
Lee Allen, U.S. Army; 1 daughter, Bernice Allen, Rt. 2, Georgiana; 1 brother, Bill
Allen, Rt. 2, Honoraville; 1 sister, Mary Allen, Rt. 2, Honoraville.
Funeral services were held from the East Chapman Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m.
with Rev. O. D. Cargile officiating. Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery near Bolling
with Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana directing.
[August 30, 1951 Butler County News]
Name: Jack O Allen Death Date: 23 Aug 1951 Death County: Butler
Volume: 32 Certificate: 15892 Roll: 5
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IN MEMORY OF DAVARD LESLIE ATKINS
On August 11th, 1938, the death angel visited the home of Mr. And Mrs. D. D. ATKINS
and took away their little son, Davard Leslie ATKINS. He was born June 23, 1929. He
was nine years and 2 months old.
He left to mourn a sister, Miss Exie ATKINS, two half-sisters, Mrs. Frank HALL, Mrs.
Mavis GREEN, all of Georgiana, Ala.; two brothers, Mr. Buddie ATKINS and Mr. Lenthus
ATKINS, of Georgiana; and two half brothers, Mr. J.L. BLACKBURN and Mr. John ATKINS
of Florida.
Our home seems so vacant without our little darling baby. He died at Stablers Hospital
in Greenville. All was done that loving hands could do.
We thank both of the Drs. STABLER, and all the nurses for their kindness and help.
We also thank Dr. JORDAN, of McKenzie, for the help he gave.
Little Davard was friendly to everybody that he met. He is missed by a host of friends
and loved ones.
Interment was at SELLERS Cemetery, Friday morning at 11 o'clock, with the Rev. D. W.
EILAND, of Georgiana, conducting the funeral services. Johnson Funeral Home in charge.
Sleep on, dear Davard, and take thy rest. We loved you, but God loved you best. You are
with the angels up on that golden throne. We want to meet you in that heavenly home.
The home seems so vacant without you here, but God saw fit to take you there.
Sleep on, dear darling, up in heaven so sweet. We want to meet you on that golden street.
We loved you, darling, but God loved you best. We miss you, but you are at rest, for God
has called you home to the vacant golden chair.--Written by Mrs. Grady HUDSON
[from the Butler County News, August 1938]
Name: Durwood [Davard?] Atkins Death Date: Aug 1938 Death County: Butler
Volume: 35 Certificate: 17240 Roll: 3
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Mrs. Melissa BEASLEY (Melissa Ella Adkison Williamson)
On Tuesday morning at 10.00 o'clock, Jan. 12th, the sweet spirit of Mrs. Melissa BEASLEY
passed from earthly scenes and journeyed on to a land of rest and sunshine. Deceased was
one of the pioneer settlers of Covington county, coming from Red Level to Georgiana about
ten years ago to make her home with her daughter Mrs. Lura RHODES, whose tender devotion
brightened her declining years.
Her death occurred at the home of another daughter Mrs. Irving HALL of this city, who
bestowed all the loving care and tenderness possible.
Deceased was about 90 years of age and those who knew her best marvelled at the fortitude
and patience shown during long months of waiting for the Saviour's call to come higher.
No one could doubt but that she was leaning on her Lord and Great Friend for support.
She leaves behind several sons and daughters and a number of grand children and close
friends to mourn her departure.
She was a very pious woman, a member of the Baptist church and when younger a regular
attendant at services.
Funeral services were held at the Fair Mount Baptist church at Red Level,
Revs. L. A. NALL, R. S. NEW, and D. L. FOLSOM conducting the services.
Interment was in the hallowed dust of beautiful old Fair Mount cemetery by
the side of her husband and other loved ones gone before. May the Heavenly
Father comfort all who mourn.
[1-14-1926 Butler Co. News]
Name: Melissa Beasley Death Date: Jan 1926 Death County: Butler
Volume: 1 Roll: 2 Page #: 166
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Tribute of Respect: D. D. BENNETT
In memory of Bro. D. D. BENNETT, who at the time of his death, Feb. 4, 1905,
was Worshipful Master of Sepulga Lodge No. 232,
A. F. and A. M. Whereas, it has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to
remove from this transitory state to a life beyond the grave our beloved brother;
therefore, be it resolved:
1st. That in the death of Brother BENNETT, Sepulga Lodge has lost one of its
best members, Butler Co. an able official, the community in which he lived a
true friend.
2nd. That to his immediate family, who are most heart-stricken by the loss
which we all deplore, we have nothing of this world's consolation to offer.
We can only sincerely sympathize with them and commend them to our Heavenly
Father, who looks upon the widow and fatherless in their hour of trouble.
3rd. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of his lodge,
a copy sent to his family and also copies sent to the Greenville Advocate,
Georgiana Enterprise, and Evergreen Courant for publication.
A. L. PALMER,
T. A. JONES,
E. L. BLACK,
D. T. SELLERS,
Committee
[clipping dated Feb. 15, 1905 from the Greenville Advocate]
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Accident and Sad Death of Hugh L. BLACK
(from the Greenville Advocate--Nov. 14, 1888)
On Monday last, while Mr. Hugh BLACK and son T.M. BLACK and Mr. C.C. LEE
were rolling out a bale of cotton on the platform at Mr. BLACK's gin, four
miles and a half northwest of here, the platform came down with a crash,
T.M. BLACK and Mr. LEE, narrowly escaping with their lives. Mr. Hugh BLACK's
head fell on a sill, rendering him speechless, from which he never recovered,
and he died at his home on Friday [Nov. 9, 1888].
Mr. BLACK was an old citizen of this country. His upright walk, fair and
honest dealings with all men, and generous hospitality made warm friends of
all who knew him. The family have the condolence of this town and surrounding
country in their heavy loss and sad afflictions. I have known Mr. BLACK for
more than 30 years and never heard anything but the kindest treatment from him,
but we will meet no more, for he is gone.
"As a guest who may not stay,
Long and sad farewell to say,
Glides with smiling face away.
Therefore on thy unknown way
Go, in God's peace, and we who stay
But a little while delay.
Keep for us, O friend, where'er
Thou art waiting, all that here
made thy earthly presence dear.
And when fall our feet as fell
Thine upon the Asphodel,
Let thy old smile greet us well."
--John R. STOTT
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DEATH OF HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN
Mr. Trav Black, one of Butler County's most highly respected citizens,
died last night at nine o'clock, following a long illness. Burial today
at Lee Cemetery. A more extended account will appear in our next issue.
[from the Butler County News of Thursday, October 23, 1924]
Related news--Ebenezer Notes: Everybody is getting along fine in our
community, except Mr. Trav Black, who has been sick for the past four
weeks and is confined to bed almost all the time. We hope that he will
soon be OK. Mrs. Omie Harwell, Omie Dell and Mack Travis [Harwell] spent
Saturday night at Mr. Black's. Steve Sims from Forest Home is spending a
few days with Mr. Trav Black and family.
[from the Butler Co. News of Thurs., Oct. 2, 1924]
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
October the 22nd at 9:00, one of our worthy and beloved brother masons,
T. M. Black, was summoned from ours to the supreme Lodge above, from labor
to refreshment.
Therefore, be it Resolved:
First. That we have been greatly benefitted by his life of honesty and fair
dealings with his fellow men, his devotion to his family and friends, thereby
demonstrating his love and loyalty to the principles of masonry, and
Second. That we are conscious of a sad loss in his death, and
Third. That, as a token of esteem, our altar be draped, and each member wear
a masonic badge of mourning for 30 days, and
Fourth. That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes, a copy
sent to his bereaved family, and a copy be sent to the Butler County News for
publication.
Committee, Ulay W. Black, Will King, Tullie Mason (from Georgiana Lodge
No. 285, A. F. and A. M.)
[from the Butler County News of Nov. 6, 1924]
Name: Travis M. Black Death Date: Oct 1924 Death County: Butler
Volume: 42 Roll: 2 Page #: 20832
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Death of R. W. Black
After a long illness, R. W. Black died Wednesday morning at 12:50 o'clock.
He was 53 years of age and had been a resident of Georgiana for many years,
coming here when a young man from his home four miles west of town. He entered
the mercantile business here as a clerk for J. R. Stott. He afterwards engaged
in business with Zemma Shepherd. In 1892 he formed a partnership with J. D.
Bryan. In 1897 he and S. R. Cross formed a partnership which continued until
four years ago when Mr. Black retired from active business. Mr. Black had been
a member of the Baptist Church for 25 years and was also a member of the Masonic
and Knights and Ladies of Honor lodges. He leaves a family and other relatives.
Burial services were conducted by Rev. Culpepper at the residence Wednesday
afternoon and interment was made at Oakwood Cemetery.
[from the Butler Co. News, Nov. 13, 1912]
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Mrs. Abbie E. BLACK, age 81, died at home in Georgiana, Wednesday afternoon,
following an extended illness. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. R. L. PAGE, of
Memphis, Tenn. Funeral services will be held from the home at 10:30 Friday
morning with the Rev. H. B. SHEPHERD officiating. Interment will follow in the
Oakwood Cemetery with Johnson's Funeral Home, Georgiana, directing. [from the
Butler Co. News of Sept. 11, 1947]
Name: Abbie E Black Death Date: 10 Sep 1947 Death County: Butler
Volume: 38 Certificate: 18954 Roll: 5
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Mrs. Tessie BLACK PAGE
Mrs. Tessie BLACK PAGE, age 61, of Memphis, Tenn., died suddenly Monday.
Deceased was born and reared here and had many relatives and friends
here who were greatly shocked to learn of her death. Mr. PAGE has the
deep sympathy of all in his bereavement.
Surviving are her husband, R. L. PAGE, of Memphis, Tenn.
Funeral services from the Johnson Funeral Chapel at 3 p.m. Thursday with
Rev. Leroy CURRY officiating. Burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Johnson
Funeral Home of Georgiana directing.
[Butler County News, 5-5-1955]
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from the Butler County News, 2-13-1947
Annie Elizabeth BLACK--Funeral services for Miss BLACK, age 77, were held
Sunday morning from Johnson's Funeral Chapel, Rev. H.B. SHEPHERD officiating.
She died unexpectedly Saturday at her home on Route 3, Georgiana. Surviving
are two sisters: Mrs. Roxie GAVIN and Mrs. Susie STONESTREET, both of Georgiana,
Rt. 3. Burial in Smith Cemetery with Johnson's Funeral Home directing.
Name: Annie E Black Death Date: 08 Feb 1947 Death County: Butler
Volume: 4 Certificate: 1954 Roll: 5
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Butler County News Thursday, Aug. 6, 1953
Roxie L. Gavin, age 79, died at Rt. 1, Bolling, Friday, July 31, after a
short illness. She is survived by one sister, Susie Stonestreet, Rt. 1,
Bolling, and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the
residence of Mr. Shack Owens near Georgiana at 2:30 PM Sunday with Rev.
Warren Nutt officiating. Burial was at Smith Cemetery, Johnson Funeral
Home in charge.
Name: Roxie L Gavin Death Date: 31 Jul 1953 Death County: Butler
Volume: 28 Certificate: 13532 Roll: 5
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[3-4-1937 BCN]
Mr. Jodie L. BLACK, a prominent citizen of Ebeneza West community, died at his
home there Monday at about 12:30 P.M.
Funeral services were held at the Ebeneza Baptist Church on Tuesday morning,
with the Rev. J.B. BYRD, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in the Smith
Cemetery.
Mr. BLACK is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mattie HICKS, and six children,
beside several brothers and sisters, all of whom have the deep sympathy of all in
their great loss.
A more extended obituary will appear in this paper later.
IN MEMORY OF JODIE L. BLACK [3-18-1937 BCN]
It was said of Barnabas, "He was a good man." Acts 11:24. Surely this
was true of Jodie BLACK, for everyone who knew him said, "He was a good
man." He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. BLACK, his father being
more familiarly known as "Trave" BLACK. He was born Oct. 10, 1885. and was
reared four miles northwest of Georgiana.
The writer has known the family for 32 years, and performed the ceremony
when he was married to Miss Mattie HICKS, Feb. 11, 1912. To this union were
born seven children, Leslie, Allen, Eugene, Virginia, Sara, Mabel and Nelda
Faye, all of whom, with the widow, survive him.
He lived from the time of his marriage until death at the old home.
He joined the Starlington Baptist Church in 1914, and moved his membership
to Ebeneza West as a charter member on its organization. He was ordained a
deacon of that church 15 years ago. He was faithful to all the services of
the church and supported it with his means.
He lived a quiet, unassuming life, and worked hard to support his family.
His ambition was to give them the best and provide opportunities for them
for a better service in life. His children are an honor to his memory. He
was one of our best citizens; a noble Christian, a faithful husband, and a
tender, loving father.
Besides his immediate family, he leaves to mourn his going one brother,
Durwood BLACK; five sisters, Mrs. Lula REEVES, Mrs. Omie HARWELL, Mrs. Lola
HARWELL, Miss Buna BLACK, all of Georgiana, and Mrs. Inez OWENS, of Destrahan,
La., besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
We shall ever cherish his memory and follow his fine traits of character.
Dear husband, father, brother, and friend, we shall miss you in our homes but,
knowing your sufferings here, and being assured by your faith and trust in
Jesus and the proof in the good life you lived, we bow in humble submission
to Him Who doeth all things well, and hope to meet you in that Eternal City,
whose builder and maker is God, our Father. Until the resurrection morning,
when we will, by His grace, see you face to face, until then, dear Jodie,
farewell.--J.B. BYRD, his pastor
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Mrs. Sarah Omie HARWELL, age 70, died at her home, Rt. 2, Georgiana, in the
Industry community Friday night following a long illness.
Survivors include the husband, W. M. HARWELL; two sons, Terrell HARWELL, Montgomery,
and Mack T. HARWELL, Rt. 2, Georgiana; one daughter, Mrs. A. B. JOHNSON, New Orleans,
La.; one brother, Derwood BLACK, Rt. 1, Georgiana; one sister, Mrs. W. S. OWENS,
Rt. 1, Georgiana; seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from Industry Bethel Baptist Church Sunday.
Interment followed in Georgiana Milner Cemetery, Johnson's Funeral Home
of Georgiana directing. [from the Butler County News of August 14, 1952]
Name: Sarah O Harwell Death Date: 08 Aug 1952 Death County: Butler
Volume: 32 Certificate: 15962 Roll: 6
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DEATH OF W. E. REAVES [husband of Lula Alberta BLACK]
Last Tuesday morning the community of Ebeneza West was greatly shocked
to learn that this good man had gone home to return no more. He died
at 2:10 a.m. and was buried at Smith Cemetery at 3:30 p.m., same day.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to his family and relatives.
A more extended obituary will be published in a later edition of this paper.
[from the Butler County News, Dec. 1, 1932]
In Memory of W. E. REAVES
"Billy" as he was so familiarly known, was the second son of Mr. William
and Mrs. Julia REAVES of Shackleville, Ala. He was born Dec. 6, 1883,
and was married to Miss Lula BLACK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Travis BLACK
of Ebeneza West community, Dec. 10th, 1911. They made their home at
Shackleville for one year after their marriage, then moved to Ebeneza West
community, where they have lived till death claimed him on Tuesday morning
at two o'clock. His home-going was quiet and peaceful in keeping with the
life he had lived. Having known him for more than 25 years, am glad to say
that in all the men it has been my privilege to know, I have never known a
better one. He joined the Missionary Baptist church at Shackleville in
youthful days and was ordained a deacon before his marriage, a mark of
distinction for any young man. In the constitution and organization of the
church, Ebeneza West, he was received in its fellowship as deacon.
Much more space would be required than we could ask for to say all the good
things in his memory that we know, but we give the following:
First, as a man he was truthful, honest, and always stood for the noblest
and best things on every question pertaining to citizenship.
Second, as a husband and father, he was kind, a good provider and worked
hard for the well-being of those dependent on him.
Third, as a Christian he lived so that no one who knew him doubted in the
least his faith in God and Jesus his Savior. He filled well the office of
deacon and was indeed a leader of his fellow Christians. Fair as the morning
and pure as the dew.
On his departure he left four brothers and one sister to mourn his going:
Bennie, Lummie, and Harvie of Shackleville, Johnnie of Jay, Fla., Nettie,
we know not where, also his wife and only child Sidney, and many other
relatives, and a host of friends.
Dear, brother, we miss your counsel. Dear husband, we miss your companionship.
Dear father, we miss your guiding hand. Dear brother and friend, we miss your
fellowship and sweet smiling face. But peace, sweet peace the gift of God's
love be yours till we meet you on the morning of the resurrection, coming f
orth with a body glorified and made perfect like the body of Jesus our Savior
and Lord.--By J. B. Byrd, his pastor.
[from the Butler County News, Dec. 15, 1932]
Name: W. E. Reeves Death Date: Nov 1932 Death County: Butler
Volume: 45 Roll: 3 Page #: 22051
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[5-27-1965 BCN]
Derwood W. BLACK, age 71, died at home near Georgiana Thursday following a
long illness. Funeral services from the Georgiana Baptist Church Saturday at
2:00 p.m. Rev. J. T. BROCK officiating. Interment in the Milner Cemetery,
Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana directing arrangements.
Survivng are the widow, Mrs. Motes Johnson BLACK, Rt. 3, Georgian, 1 son,
Harry BLACK, Rt. 3, Georgiana; 1 daughter, Mrs. Alma PECK, Germany; and 5
grandchildren.
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Floris Jean BLACK
Floris Jean BLACK, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene BLACK, died
at Hubbard Hospital in Montgomery, Monday, October 25, after a short illness.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Jennings BAGGETT, of Montgomery,
at the Methodist Church in Forest Home, Ala. He was assisted by Brother
KIMBROUGH and Brother CHAMPLAIN of the Forest Home churches. She was laid
to rest beside her Grandfather TILL, the only grandfather she had known, who
preceded her to the grave a year ago and who loved her dearly. Besides her
parents, Gene and Ann Lynn BLACK, Floris Jean leaves a two-year-old sister,
Marilyn; two grandmothers, Mrs. Jodie BLACK, of Georgiana and Mrs. D. C. TILL,
of Forst Home; nine aunts and uncles and many other relatives and friends who
find an achingly vacant place in their hearts that had had been filled by her
happy presence.
Pallbearers were the four uncles, Allen BLACK, Leslie BLACK, Bill TILL, and
Bill HICKS.
[from the BCN 11-4-1943]
Name: Floris J Black Death Date: 25 Oct 1943 Death County: Montgomery
Volume: 45 Certificate: 22426 Roll: 4
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In Memory of E.L. BLACK [Elkanah L. BLACK]
Whereas God in his wisdom did on the 2nd day of April 1905 call from labor to
refreshments our worthy and esteemed brother E.L. Black; Therefore be it
resolved, 1st-- That while as a lodge we do most humbly bow to the Sureme Grand
Master of the Universe, we sadly feel the loss of a brother so good and true.
2nd--That in the death of Brother Black the Lodge of which he was a member has
lost one of its brightest lights; the county in which he lived, one of its best
citizens; the community, a faithful servant and a good neighbor; the family, a
kind husband and father. 3rd--That the heartfelt sympathy of the members of
this Lodge is extended to his family in their sad bereavement, and that we most
earnestly point them to Him who reminds us that we too are passing upward toward
that far off country from whose bourne no traveler returns, and who alone can
comfort and sustain us in this world's trials and troubles. 4th--That a copy of
these resolutions be spread on the record of the Lodge and a copy furnished to his
family; also that a copy be sent to the Greenville Advocate and the Evergreen
Courant for publication.
Committee.
S.H. Gamble.
[Greenville Advocate Jan. 10, 1906]
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In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth LEE BLACK
We are called upon once again to pay tribute to one of the pioneer mothers of this
county. She was born Jan. 13th, 1846, and died June 11, 1931.
She was the wife of Mr. E. L. BLACK. They were married in 1866 and God blessed their
union with the following children: James Edmond BLACK, Mrs. Mary Ann Delilah BLACKBURN,
Mrs. Victoria HOLLOWAY, Geo. R. BLACK, L.B. BLACK, Mrs. Arvilla ENGLISH, Mrs. Bethena
MORROW, Hugh N. BLACK, and W. T. BLACK. Her husband and two of her children, Mary Ann
and W.T., preceded her to the grave, but she left to mourn her departure seven children,
thirty-five grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild,
one brother, George LEE, and one sister, Mrs. Fannie LEE WEAVER. Grandma BLACK was the
oldest child of her family, and four brothers and two sisters have gone before her. Her
virtues are the greatest inheritance of her offspring and true, her virtues do follow
her. As a wife--true, as a mother--tender, loving, and patient, as a friend--never failing,
as a neighbor--helpful and doing as she wished to be done by.
She went away from us on the afternoon of June 11, 1931, to his long-sought home, thus
giving her 85 years, four months and 28 days of life here with us. So after such a long,
noble, devoted, loyal, worthy life, we should not be as others, weeping without hope, but
be assured that if we are true to each other and follow her example, making her God our
God and her Saviour our Saviour and using our inheritance which she has left us--faith,
trust, and obedience--we shall all meet her in the Eternal City where there will be no sin,
sickness, nor death, and our stay will be forever and forever. And may it be so.
One has gone whose presence we miss. Your place on earth can never be filled. Your life a
beacon on our pathway shall be. Your virtues a strength to overcome. Thus, your noble life
an example we will follow.
And dear mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, we will see your
dear face again in that land where we never grow old and the soul never dies. So
bidding you sweet good night, we shall greet you with a sweeter good morning on
that eternal day.--J.B. Byrd, former pastor of the family
[from the Butler County News, June 1931]
Name: Elizabeth Black Death Date: Jun 1931 Death County: Butler
Volume: 26 Roll: 2 Page #: 12662
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J. E. BLACK As we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. J. E. BLACK which
occurred early this morning. Deceased, one of our oldest and most highly respected
citizens, was a retired rural route carrier. He had been in failing health for some
months. Funeral services will be held at home Thursday afternoon, July 3rd [Papa's
birthday] at 2:00 o'clock. A more extended account will appear in next week's issue.
[from the July 3rd 1952 BCN]
Obituary James Edward Black [from the Butler County News, July 10, 1952]
James Edward Black, age 84, a lifelong resident of Georgiana and retired mail
carrier, died at home Thursday morning.
Surviving are the widow; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lillie Warren, Georgiana;
3 brothers, L. B. Black, Jackson, Tenn.; George Black and Hugh Black, both of
Rt. 1, Georgiana; 1 sister, Mrs. John A. Morrow, Rt. 1, Georgiana. Funeral
services held from the residence at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 2, with Rev. Warren
Nutt and Rev. W. F. Daniel officiating. Burial following in the Milner Cemetery
with Johnson's Funeral Home of Georgiana Directing.
Name: James E Black Death Date: 02 Jul 1952 Death County: Butler
Volume: 28 Certificate: 13630 Roll: 5
[from the Butler County News, July 1964]
MRS. JIM BLACK [Mattie Rozelie HUTTO McInvale]
Mrs. Jim Black, age 94, died Friday morning, July 17th. Mrs. Black was the
widow of the late James E. Black. She had been a resident of the town for
over sixty years. A member of the Methodist Church since childhood.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, July 19th at her residence.
Rev. Norman McLeod officiating. Burial was in Milner Cemetery. Johnson
Funeral Home of Georgiana, directing.
Pallbearers were Mr. Shack Owens, Grady Harwell, Herston Black, Roy Dean,
Felix Black and Leslie Blackburn.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Lillie Warren, one granddaughter,
Mrs. O. V. Martin, several nieces and nephews.
A Card of Thanks appeared in the Butler County News of July 23, 1964, regarding
the death of Mrs. Mattie Black. It was signed by Mrs. Lillie Warren and
Mr./Mrs. O. V. Martin.
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DIED
Mrs. M. D. BLACKBURN, of Local, Ala., died at the Southern Infirmary at Mobile
this week. She was carried there last Friday for treatment. She was forty-eight
years of age and leaves five children to mourn her loss. She was a sister of Mr.
H. N. Black, Mr. G. R. Black, and Mr. Jim Black R. 1 of this place.
Funeral services were held at Enon Church, 18 miles west of Atmore and she was
laid beside three of her children amidst a throng of sorrowing friends and relatives.
The sermon was preached by Rev. Jim Jones of the Primitive Baptist church of which
church she was a member.
[Obituary from the Butler Co. News]
Cheryll's note: Family Bible says Maryann Delilah Black died April 28, 1918.
Death certificate says she died April 29, 1918.
Mary D. Blackburn 29 Apr 1918 Mobile Vol. 14 R. 1 Page 166
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In Memoriam MRS. VICTORIA HOLOWAY [Sarah Susan Victoria BLACK]
This section was greatly shocked on Saturday morning, June 21 [1941], when
the death angel visited the Holoway home and took the wife and mother.
She suffered but a few hours, having fell from the front doorsteps about 5:30
Friday afternoon and died at 1:15 Saturday morning, without regaining consciousness.
No truer words have been spoken of anyone than of her, when saying her loved
ones were numbered by her acquaintances, which were many as was shown by the
large gathering of friends and relatives for the funeral service.
We know she has gone to be with the redeemed. Such lives never end. The veil
is drawn by the unseen hand; they are lost from view for only a little while.
Just an angel form walks over the earth with silent tread and becons away our
loved ones and then we calI them "dead."
True as a wife, tender loving and patient as a mother, helpful and never failing
as a neighbor. May our goal be to live more like her and thus prepare to meet
her "over there."
Born in the community in which she died, and where she had lived all of her 68
years and one day except for a few months.
She united with the Baptist Church at Mt. Pisgah in 1890. She was married to
Willie Sellers in 1889, who died some years later. To this union was born two
children, Cleveland Sellers, now of Long Beach, Calif., and Martha Sellers Goodwin
of Foley, Ala.
She later was married to Thomas Holoway, who survives her. To this union was born
one son, Walter Holoway, now in Orlando, Fla.
Besides these she is survived by 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one
sister, Mrs. Bethena Morrow, four brothers, J. E., H. N, and G. R. Black of Georgiana,
and L. B. Black of Jackson, Tenn., and a host of other relatives.
Funeral was conducted by Rev. Eiland, at Morrow School House. Pall bearers were six
of her nephews: Ansel, Herston, Gillis and Felix Black, Willie Mac and Roy Morrow.
One has gone whose presence we miss; your place on earth can never be filled; your
life a beacon on our pathway shall be. Thus your noble life an example we will follow.
[from BCN of late June (26?) or early July (3) 1941]
Name: Sara S Holloway Death Date: 21 Jun 1941 Death County: Butler Volume:
26 Certificate: 12717 Roll: 4
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John Thomas HOLLOWAY
John Thomas HOLLOWAY, age 70, died in a Dothan Hospital Wednesday. Funeral services
from the Morrow Schoolhouse at 3:30 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Nez SELLERS
officiating. Burial in the Morrow Schoolhouse Cemetery, John Funeral Home of
Georgiana directing.
Surviving are one son, Walter Holloway, Ft. Walton, Fla., 1 brother,
Wesley HOLLOWAY, Georgiana, 1 sister, Mrs. Ella WRIGHT, Garland.
[from the BCN 11-6-1958]
Name: John T Holloway Death Date: 05 Nov 1958 Death County: Houston
Volume: 49 Certificate: 24446 Roll: 6
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[George Robert BLACK]
Mr. George R. Black, age 88, a native of Butler County and a resident of
Georgiana, Ala., died at a Georgiana hospital , Sunday, April 5, 1964, at
9:00 a.m. He is survived by four sons, Gillis H. Black, Pensacola; Felix
Black, Georgiana; Leston Black, Mobile; Zibia Black, Georgiana; five daughters,
Mrs. Effie Page, Mobile; Mrs. Ollie Belle Majors, Georgiana; Mrs. Dottie
Stinson, Pensacola; Mrs. Rosie Hicks, Mobile; Mrs. Hazel Dean, Wetumpka; one
sister, Mrs. Bethena Morrow, Georgiana; 38 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren,
one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be from Morrow School House,
Monday, April 6, 1964 at 3:30 p.m. Interment will be form the adjoining Morrow
Cemetery. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana, Ala.
[from BCN April 9. 1964]
Cheryll's note: Four of these children--Gillis, Leston, Felix, and Effie--were
George's with his wife Hattie Murphy. The others were his step-children and
belonged to his second wife Mary Murphy Black, sister of Hattie, and her first
husband Robert Monroe Black (Uncle George's first cousin).
DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE BLACK [Hattie MURPHY]
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[Hattie Belle MURPHY BLACK]
Mrs. George Black, of Route One, who underwent a serious operation at a local
infirmary last week died Monday evening about six o'clock.
Mrs. Black was a consistent member of the Baptist church, giving her life to her
Saviour 18 years ago.
She was loved by everyone who knew her. She leaves a husband and four children,
three girls and one boy, [my note: This is incorrect--should have said three boys
and one girl] between the ages of ten and fifteen years, to mourn the loss of a
devoted wife and mother.
Her body was laid to rest at Morrow Schoolhouse Cemetery on Monday,
Rev. C. W. Stitt officiating.
W. A. Pugh, C. C., Oak Tree Camp, W. O. W. [Woodmen of the World] and
other Sovereigns were present and extended the sympathy of the Camp to
Sovereign Black in his great loss.
IN MEMORY OF MRS. HATTIE BLACK
On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, 1921, at six o'clock, the sweet spirit of
Mrs. Hattie Black passed away to yonders eternal home above. Our hearts
are filled with pain. Our Heavenly Father saw fit to remove her from our
midst to that eternal home above, not made with hands. It is sad to part,
but, oh, how sweet to meet in that home above, where there is neither pain
nor sorrow.
We humbly bow our heads with faith before Thee and say that Thou doeth all
things well.
Her passing away has caused hearts to be heavy with grief far and near. She
was a good wife and mother and was ready to help those in need. She was loved
by all who knew her. There is a vacant place in that home that will never be
filled as it once was.
She will be missed by both old and young throughout the community. She joined
the Baptist church at Shackleville when she was young and has lived a good
Christian life. Today, even as our eyes are dimmed with tears, we hope she is
a bright angel in that home which God has prepared for her (and all who do His
will) where there is neither pain nor sorrow.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy of Shackleville, and married Mr.
George Black at the Morrow Schoolhouse on Oct. 1, 1905. She was born Jan. 10,
1886, and died Dec. 18, 1921, being 35 years, 11 months, and 8 days of age at
the time of her death.
A husband, four children, a mother, father, three sisters, three brothers, and
a host of friends and relatives mourn her loss. Her body was laid to rest the
following day at the Morrow Schoolhouse cemetery, Rev. C. W. Stitt, conducting
the funeral services. May God bless the bereaved ones. The writer has the
deepest sympathy with the family. May God bless them and be with them both day
and night is my prayer.
--Written by Two Friends
[from the Butler County News, December, 1921]
Name: Hattie Black Death Date: 18 Dec 1921 Death County: Butler
Volume: 43 Roll: 2 Page #: 21122
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Mrs. Mary Black
Mrs. Mary Black, age 73, died in an Andalusia hospital Friday night.
Surviving are her husband, George Black, Rt. 1 Georgiana; 1 son, Zibia
Black, Rt. 1 Georgiana; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ollie Belle Williams, Rt. 1
Greenville, Mrs. Dottie Stinson, Rt. 2, Milton, Fla., Mrs. Rosie Hicks,
Mobile, Mrs. Hazel Dean, Georgiana; 1 sister, Mrs. Eli Vickery, Rt. 3
Georgiana; 2 brothers, Bill (Pete) Murphy and Bob Murphy, both Rt. 3
Georgiana; 3 step sons, Gillis Black, Pensacola, Fla., Felix Black,
Rt. 1 Georgiana, Leston Black, Mobile; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Effie Page,
Mobile. Funeral services held from the Morrow Schoolhouse at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Interment following in the adjoining cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home of
Georgiana in charge.
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DEATHS [from the 9-25-1952 Butler County News]
L.B. BLACK As we go to press word has been received that L.B. BLACK died early
this morning at Jackson, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at Laurel, Miss.
Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10:00. A more extended obituary will appear in next week's issue.
Services Saturday for L.B. Black [Lonzo Bennett Black, Sr.]
Services for L.B. Black, 74, who died at 3:30 a.m. today at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Robert Ricketts, on Poplar Corner Road, after an illness of
several months, will be held at the Spring Hill Baptist Church of Laurel,
Miss., Saturday. Burial will be at Laurel with Griffin Funeral Home in
charge of the arrangements.
Born in Georgiana, Ala., Mr. Black came to Jackson in 1935 and was connected
with the old G. M. and N. Railroad as a roadmaster and construction foreman
until forced to retire because of an injury.
At the time of his death, he was a retired contractor. He was a mason, belonged
to the Alchymia Shriners of Meridian, Miss. He was a Baptist.
Other than his daughter, Mrs. Ricketts, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Rosa Ellen
Summerall Black; a son, Lon B. Black, Jr. of Memphis; three daughters, Mrs.
Charles Sousa and Mrs. Glynn Pierce, both of Jackson, and Mrs. Eugene Bowler
of New Hyde Park, N.Y.; two brothers, George R. Black and Hugh N. Black, both
of Georgiana, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. J.A. Morrow of Georgiana; and seven
grandchildren. His nephews will serve as pallbearers.
[from The Jackson Sun, Jackson, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 25, 1952]
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Mrs. English Stricken Day After Christmas [Emily Arvilla BLACK ENGLISH]
On Dec. 26, the death angel claimed the life of Mrs. Arvilla English,
who resided a few miles north of Atmore. Mrs. English, only 55 years
of age, was taken suddenly and without warning. She died of heart trouble.
Deceased was born June 17, 1879, at Georgiana, Ala. She was married to
J. H. English, also of Georgiana. They have lived near Atmore for many
years and made lots of friends in this section who suffered equally with
the family who were so suddenly stricken with sorrow.
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Peacock and Mrs. Willie
Cunningham of Atmore; three sons, Conie [Canie], Henson, and Hybart, all
living near Atmore.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 27 at the Robinsonville church, conducted
by Rev. Marvin Agee. C. A. Pruitt, Mrs. Henry Grayson, and Mrs. C. J.
Crawford conducted a special song service, following which interment was
made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
The bereaved have the sympathy of their many friends.
[from the Atmore Advance, Jan. 10, 1935]
Name: Emily A. English Death Date: Dec 1934 Death County: Escambia
Volume: 54 Roll: 3 Page #: 26752
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Little Rock man Is Heart Attack Victim [James Hiram ENGLISH]
A Little Rock timberman was found dead Thursday, the victim of a heart attack.
James H. English, a 71-year-old citizen of the Little Rock community, suffered
the heart attack Thursday while tending to his cattle in the pasture.
Mr. English was a member of the Methodist Church, and had resided in the
community for 30 years, having come to this section from Conecuh County.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Robinsonville Baptist Church
with the Revs. J. M. Joyner and B. A. Lambert officiating. interment was in the
Robinsonville Cemetery with Barton-Service in charge.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Fannie English, Little Rock, Ala.; one daughter,
Mrs. Hattie Bell Cunningham, Atmore; three sons, J. E., R. H., and E. H. English,
all of Atmore, and 21 grandchildren.
[from the Atmore Advance, Thurs., Mar. 5, 1953]
Name: James H English Death Date: 26 Feb 1953 Death County: Escambia
Volume: 6 Certificate: 2802 Roll: 5
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[from the Atmore Advance, Jan. 21, 1954]
Royal English
Royal Henson English died suddenly at his home in Atmore on Wednesday.
He suffered a heart attack, bringing about his death. He was 46 years of age.
He had resided in Atmore for the past nine years and was a member of the
Methodist Church. Mr. English was employed as a truck driver for the Graham
Oil Co.
His survivors are: his wife, Mrs. R. H. English; three daughters, Mrs.
Loraine Byrd, Mrs. Willownese Williamson, and Miss Carolyn English, all of
Atmore. two brothers, E. H. and Connie [Cannie] of Atmore; and one sister,
Mrs. Hattie Belle Cunningham, Atmore.
The funeral will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. from the
Robinsonville Baptist Church with the Rev. Luther Gandy officiating. Burial
will be in the Robinsonville Cemetery.
Barton-Service is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Name: Royal H English Death Date: 31 Mar 1954 Death County: Escambia
Volume: 10 Certificate: 4736 Roll: 5
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[from the Atmore Advance, 2-14-1952]
Last Rites Are Held for Mrs. J. L. English
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. John L. (Sudie) English,
42-year-old matron of Route 2, who died in a local hospital Tuesday, with the
Rev. Ancil White officiating.
Mrs. English was a lifelong resident of Escambia County, and a member of the
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, John L. (Kanie) English, Route 2, Atmore;
four sons, James of Pensacola, Jesse Lee, L. B., and Hugo English, all of
Atmore; four daughters, Mrs. Edith Ardis of Atmore, Mrs. Inez Burkhault of
Atmore, Annie Ray English of Atmore, and Juanita English of Atmore; one sister,
Mrs. Ora mae Dulaney of Atmore; two brothers, Willie Ashcraft of Atmore and
J. T. Ashcraft of Pensacola.
Name: Sudie L B English Death Date: 12 Feb 1952 Death County: Escambia
Volume: 6 Certificate: 2522 Roll: 5
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[3-7-1970 BCN]
MRS. BETHENA [BLACK] MORROW
Mrs. Bethena Morrow, age 88, died Sunday in an Andalusia Nursing Home.
Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Johnson Funeral Home with Rev.
John M. COREY and Rev. N.E. SELLERS officiating. Interment in the Morrow
Schoolhouse Cemetery, Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana directing.
Mrs. Lois BLEDSOE, New Orleans, La. 2 sons, Roy MORROW, Georgiana, and
Willie M. MORROW, Columbus, Ga. 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
[failed to copy the rest]
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[from the BCN 4-15-1965]
JOHN A. MORROW
John A. MORROW, age 88, died Tuesday in a Georgiana Hospital following an
illness of 2 months.
Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Thusday from the Morrow School House with Rev.
N.E. SELLERS and Rev. J. T. BROCK officiating. Interment in the adjoining
cemetery, Johnson Funeral Home directing.
Survivng are the widow, Mrs. Bethena MORROW, Rt. 3, Georgiana; 2 sons, Roy
MORROW, Greenville, and M-Sgt. Willie M. MORROW, Ft. Knox, Ky.; 2 daughters,
Mrs. Ruth SNEAD, Georgiana, Mrs. Lois Bledsoe, New Orleans, La.
1 sister, Mrs. Mae L. GAVIN, Georgiana; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
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[Hugh Napoleon BLACK]
Hugh N. Black, age 77, died suddenly at home near Georgiana, Thursday morning,
Mar. 23 [1961].
Funeral services at 11:00 Saturday from providence Church, interment in the
church cemetery, Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana directing.
Surviving are 3 sons, Ansel and Herston, of Georgiana, Carbie Black, of Macon, Ga.;
4 daughters, Mrs. Sewanee Edge, Mrs. Ottrie Morris, both of Georgiana, Mrs.
Virgie May, Foley, Mrs, Una Taylor, Baton Rouge, La.; 1 brother, George Black,
1 sister, Mrs. Bethena Morrow, both of Georgiana; 23 grandchildren,
11 great-grandchildren.
[from the Butler County News]
--
Mrs. Rosa Bell Black, age 74, died at home, Rt. 1, Georgiana Monday.
Funeral services from the Morrow Schoolhouse at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday with
Rev. J. W. Joyner and Rev. N.E. Sellers officiating. Burial in the
adjoining cemetery, Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana directing.
Surviving are her husband, Hugh Black, Rt. 1, Georgiana; four daughters,
Mrs. Swanee Edge, Georgiana; Mrs. Ottrie Morris, Georgiana, Rt. 1;
Mrs. Virgie May, Andalusia; Mrs. Una Taylor, Baton Rouge, La.; 3 sons,
Ansel and Herston Black, Georgiana; Carvie [Carbie] Black, Macon. Ga;
1 brother, Frank Hall. Georgiana; 1 sister, Mrs. Sallie Ledlow, Georgiana;
23 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Name: Rosa B Black Death Date: 26 May 1958 Death County: Butler
Volume: 31 Certificate: 15145 Roll: 5
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Seriously Injured--Robertsdale, Ala. Aug. 29, 1906 Editor Advocate:
Yesterday afternoon about 4:30, Mr. Will T. Black of Georgiana was seriously
injured at the saw mill near Robertsdale, where Mr. Black was at work for
Mr. W.W. Gordon of Georgiana. Mr. Black's left leg was so badly hurt that
the doctor found it necessary to amputate it, and his right knee was badly
injured, and will probably be stiff. Mr. Gordon had the doctor sent for and
is looking after the injured man until his relatives arrive. WWG
[Greenville Advocate 9-5-1906]
Note by CS: William Thomas BLACK died on Aug. 29th, 1906.
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[Butler Co. News on Nov. 4. 1937]
Mr. Bob Black--"Uncle Bob" Black, aged 89, Georgiana, Route 1, died at his
home on Tuesday morning, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the Morrow School House Wednesday at 11:00 with
the Rev. J. B. Byrd officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in charge.
A more extended account will appear in this paper later.
R. L. BLACK (UNCLE BOB) BLACK PASSES TO HIS REWARD
Mr. Robert Levell Black was born Oct. 10, 1848. He was one of the
five children--four boys and one girl--of Jim and Pollie Black.
When a young man, he married Miss Louise Pugh, and to this union
four children were born: W. N. Black, Mary Black, R. E. Black, and
Fronie B. Black. Following the death of his first wife, he married
Miss Louise Powell, and to this union two children were born: A. W.
Black and Omie Black. I. N. Black, of Shackleville community, is the
only one of his father's family living. Left to mourn his going are
the above children, 27 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and
one great-great-grandchild.
On Tuesday morning, November 2, 1937, at 11:30 o'clock, while e
ating his dinner, "Uncle Bob" was called to the realities of another
country than that in which he had lived for 89 years and 23 days.
Free from the toils and temptations of this life, and from his pains
and sufferings in his afflictions in, as Apostle Paul said, "a light
that worketh for us a more and exceeding weight of glory," with all
the relatives mentioned above and a great many others he left to mourn
his death.
He was of the Primitive persuasion in his faith. Funeral services were
held at the Morrow school house on Wednesday following his death, by
the writer, and his body placed in the cemetery at the same place.
Johnson's Funeral Home in charge.
To all of his relatives, friends and acquaintances, for your comfort,
we quote you the last verse of his farewell song:
"Dear Lord, if indeed I am Thine,
If Thou art my sun and my song,
Say why do I languish and pine,
And why are my winters so long?
Oh, drive these dark clouds from my sky,
Thy soul-cheering presence restore,
Or take me unto Thee on high,
Where winter and clouds are no more."
--J. B. Byrd
[Butler County News of Nov. 18, 1937]
ROBERT LEVELL BLACK
October 10, 1848 marks the beginning of this sketch. He had
reached the evening of his life when the golden clouds rest
invitingly through the gathering mists of death, and rest,
sweet rest came at last.
He went away from us on Nov. 2, 1937, at 11:30 o'clock, to
his long-sought home, thus giving him 89 years and 23 days of
life. After such a long, devoted, loyal life with us, we should
not weep without hope. May we meet him in the eternal city,
where there will be no sin, sickness, nor death, and our stay
will be forever and forever, and may it be so.
His death, though expected for some time, came as a shock to his
wide circle of friends and is a matter of deep grief to his family
and relatives and to all those who knew him. Although he had been
in bad health for several years, he never gave up and was conscious
until the last. Tears dim our eyes when we think of his long
suffering before the Lord said, "Come, I am ready for you." The
flowers that were put on your grave, Granddaddy, made us recognize
the esteem in which you were held by your friends.
"Uncle Bob," so well known to everyone, died within five miles of
where he was born and raised. His first marriage was to Miss Louise
Pugh in 1868. To this union 5 children were born: Mrs. Mary Huggins,
of Bluff Springs, Fla.; Miss Fronie and Mr. Nap Black, of Georgiana;
Eliza [should be Elijah] Black, Frisco City, [Ala.]; George Melvin
Black, who preceded him to the grave at an early age. His second
marriage was to Miss Louisa Powell in 1886. To this union two children
were born: Omie and A.W. Black. He also leaves one brother, I. N. Black,
of Shackleville; 27 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild, besides other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Morrow school house Wednesday, Nov. 3,
conducted by the
Rev. J. B. Byrd, assisted by the Rev. Marvin L. Heaton.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Messrs. Willie and Walter Huggins, Colonel,
Floyd, Howard, and Bob Black. Johnson's Funeral Home in charge.
When morning tints the eastern sky with grey,
And when the hour of noon proclaims the golden day,
Indeed, Granddaddy, I think of you always;
When all the toils of each long day are done,
And when sinks low the weary, westering sun,
My heart is always thinking of you.
At night through weary, waking hours,
Your love to us is more than all the earth's fragrant flowers;
When storms abound and whelming tempests lower,
I think of you.
I think of you, Granddaddy, through all the journey long;
I hear your gentle voice in every gentle song.
I'll think of you, when all the weariness of this poor life is o'er,
And when my lonely heart can feel earth's pains no more,
Throughout the countless years, on heaven's eternal shore,
I'll think of you.
--Written by his granddaughter, Pearl Black
--
Name: Robert L Black Death Date: Nov 1937 Death County: Butler
Volume: 51 Certificate: 25208 Roll: 3
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Mrs. Louisa Jane Black, 80, died July 10, 1947, after a short illness.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Omie Black,one son, Mr. Andrew Black,
both of Georgiana, Rt. 1; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Griffin and Mrs. Etta Goodwin
of Mobile; two brothers, Mr. A. Z. Powell, Georgiana, and Mr. John D. Powell,
Birmingham, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held July 11th at 10:30 A. M. from Morrow Schoolhouse with Rev. H. B.
Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in the Morrow Cemetery with Johnson's
Funeral Home, Georgiana, directing.
[from the Butler County News]
Name: Louisa J Black Death Date: 10 Jul 1947 Death County: Butler
Volume: 2?? Certificate: 12981 Roll: 5
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Wednesday, 1-13-1897 Greenville Advocate
Last Sunday evening, a Mr. BLACK living near Georgiana was riding a
spirited horse which became frightened at something and ran against
some object, throwing Mr. BLACK with such force as to cause death.
The horse was also killed by the shock. No other details are available.
[George Melvin BLACK]
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Providence 6-7-1945
Relatives and friends were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Minnie
BLACKBURN BLACK of Blackshear. She was reared near here and married here,
but has made her home there since. She died May 13th after having suffered
a stroke of paralysis and lived two weeks without gaining consciousness. She
is survived by her husband Mr. Elijah BLACK, several children, two brothers,
and one sister.
Obit says she died May 13th; death certificate says May 21, 1945
from the Alabama Death Index
Name: Minnie E Black Death Date: 21 May 1945
Death County: Escambia Volume: 18 Certificate: 8620 Roll: 4
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[from the BCN May 1955]
DEATHS
WILLIAM NAPOLEON BLACK
William Napoleon BLACK, age 82, died suddenly at home Rt. 1, Georgiana
Saturday night (May 14).
Surviving are 4 sons, Henry, of Andalusia, Colonel, Georgiana, Howard
and Chester both of Rt. 1, Georgiana; 3 daughters, Mrs. Essie GARNER,
Mrs. Annie mae SNEAD, Mrs. Bertha HICKS, all of Rt. 1, Georgiana; 2
brothers, Elijah BLACK, Frisco City, Andrew BLACK, Rt. 1, Georgiana;
1 sister, Mrs. Omie BLACK, Rt. 1, Georgiana; 13 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services from the Morrow Schoolhouse at 2 p.m. Monday, May 16,
with Rev. KELSO officiating. Burial following in the adjoining cemetery,
Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana directing.
Name: William N Black Death Date: 14 May 1955 Death County: Butler
Volume: 18 Certificate: 8596 Roll: 5
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[Jessie Ophelia MORROW BLACK]
Mrs. W.N. BLACK, aged 68, died at her home Sunday night after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Morrow School House, with the Rev.
J.B. BYRD officiating. Interment was at Morrow Cemetery with Johnson Funeral
Home in charge.
Surviving Mrs. Black is her husband W.N. Black; 3 daughters, Mrs. W. L. GARNER,
Mrs. D. B. SNEAD, and Mrs. R.L. HICKS, all of Georgiana, Route 1; 4 sons, Henry
BLACK of Andalusia; C.M., Howard, and Chester BLACK, all of Georgiana, Rt. 1.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren.
[from the Butler Co. News of Thursday, July 18, 1940]
Thank You Note from July 25, 1940 BCN
Signed by Mr. Nap BLACK, Mrs. Ben SNEAD and family, Mr./Mrs. Howard Black and
baby, Mr./Mrs. Chester BLACK and baby, Mr./Mrs. Wilton GARNER and family,
Mr./Mrs. Henry BLACK and family, Mr./Mrs. Colonel BLACK, Mr./Mrs. Dick Hicks
and family
Name: Jessie O Black Death Date: 14 Jul 1940 Death County: Butler
Volume: 31 Certificate: 15284 Roll: 4
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[from the Butler Co. News]
MISS PHRONIE ELEANOR BLACK
Miss Phronie Eleanor BLACK, age 79, died at her home near Georgiana last
Sunday. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Omie BLACK, Georgiana, and Mrs.
Mary HUGGINS, Bluff Spring, Fla; three brothers, W.N. BLACK, Georgiana,
Elisha [Elijah] BLACK, Atmore, and A.W. BLACK, Georgiana; and twenty-five
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 A.M. Monday from
Morrow Schoolhouse with Rev. H. B. SHEPHERD officiating. Burial was in the
adjacent cemetery with Johnsons' Funeral Home, Georgiana, in charge.
[died July 25, 1948]
Name: Phronie E Black Death Date: 25 Jul 1948 Death County: Butler
Volume: 27 Certificate: 13338 Roll: 5
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IN MEMORY OF I. N. BLACK [Ivan Napoleon BLACK]
In memory of our beloved father and grandfather, Nap Black, who departed this
life Saturday, December 16, 1939. He was 83 years, 5 months, and six days old.
He leaves to mourn his going, his wife, Mrs. Sallie Black, and six children:
Wes Black, Repton, Ala.; Tom Black, Bert Black, Lewis Black, Mrs. Jim Stinson,
and Mrs. Elihu Pinkerton, all of Georgiana, Route 3; sixty-one grandchildren
and sixty-two great-grandchildren.
Jesus wanted another soldier, so he called him home on high, where the sun
shall shine forever, and the flowers never wilt. Jesus picked another rose
from this land of sin and carried it home to live with Him.
Granddad is not dead; he's just sleeping in that home above where we will
someday have to take our flight. Sleep on, dead Granddad and take thy rest.
We loved you dearly, but God loved you best.
He sent those angels down to pluck the flower they chose. They saw you shining
so bright and neat, so they took you off your feet. Granddad, we can see your
nimble feet, as you skip across those streets.
Granddad, we cannot see you as we pass your old homeplace. It seems so lonesome
to go so near to that old home of yours, where we used to play in those clean
and sandy yards. We cannot see your smiles nor hear you joking as we pass by.
Sleep on, Granddad, in that soft bed that's setting up there in that home, sweet
home. We hope to meet you some sweet day, on those long, long, golden streets.
--Written by a granddaughter, Miss Ruth Black
[from the Butler County News, Jan. 1940]
--
In memory of Mr. I.N. BLACK, who departed this life Saturday morning,
Dec. 14, 1939.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie BLACK; six children, Lewis Black,
Bert Black, Tom Black, Mrs. Lela Pinkerton, and Mrs. Emaline Stinson, all
of Georgiana, Route [number missing]; Mr. Wess Black, Repton, Ala., and
several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives
and friends.
His remains were laid to rest in the Providence Cemetery Sunday,
December 17, the Rev. M. L. Heaton conducting funeral services.
He made his stay on earth 83 years, six months, and 13 days. He was
a devoted husband and father. There was an immense crowd of neighbors
and friends that gathered at the church to show their last respects to
this good man.
There was found the young, the old, the middle age and without religious
affiliation. It was a crowd upon whose faces could be plainly read a
distinct expression of sorrow, sympathy, and regret. All seemed to realize
that they had lost a true friend, and that the community had lost one of
its best citizens.
Thus was brought to a close the long and useful life of a good man. He was
the same kind, gentle, sympathetic and cheerful person every time you met
him, while no doubt the burdens of life weighed heavily upon him at times,
yet he refused to bow or bend under them. He carried his own sorrow upon
his heart without any attempt to put them upon the shoulders of others.
No wonder that his wife and children would be distraught with grief and the
community bowed in unconcealed sorrow at the passing of his life, but may his
life be an inspiration to us all. His going cannot be compensated for in this
world, but he was ready and willing to go. He is now resting from all his
labors. His work on earth is done, but through the virtue, the power, the
grace and the goodness of God, he survived. We will some day meet him where
sorrow will be no more. I will say be not quick to forget. The Lord is our
light. The Lord is the strength of our life, of whom shall we be afraid?
Grandfather is gone on beyond to another world, a world where the sun shall
never go down. Our hearts are sad and broken. As we walk along the pathway,
as we stroll along the cane [lane?], we are thinking of your tender loving face.
If we keep our pathway clean and our lane straight, we shall walk in your path
on and on. When the trumpet then would sound, we would all journey home and
find you waiting there on the throne. You are resting in that mansion where
we all should journey, you are waitng for the day of resurrection. We are
preparing to meet you some sweet day in that world above which is built so
grateful that no war nor man shall tear it down.
Granddad we loved you dearly, we did, but God loved you better, so he said
let's go. Then he took you to join the angels around the great white throne,
but our loss is your eternal gain and now your spirit is resting in the arms
of Jesus.
Written by Miss Ruth Black, Shackleville, Ala.
[from the Butler Co. News, May 30, 1940]
In loving memory of our father and grandfather, Nap Black, who
departed this life Saturday, December 16, 1939. He was 83 years old.
He left to mourn his passing a wife, four sons and two daughters, a
host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He has gone to live with his other three sons in that Great Beyond.
He was a member of the Methodist Church and believed in what was right.
Everybody who knew Granddad knew he was a fine man. He was good to
everybody, and our dear Granddad was seeking that Great Beyond.
He has left this life of sorrow and pain and
Gone where there is peace and love;
Our granddad dear was called away
To live with Christ above.
He's free from sorrow, pain and care,
Where all is peace and love.
Oh, dear Granddad, how we miss you here
While on this earth we roam.
But you are happy, glad and free,
In that bright eternal home.
Oh dear Granddad has gone to yonder city,
Where the angels shout and sing.
He is standing by the portals,
Singing prayers to his King.
Oh dear Granddad, free from sorrow,
Free from every toil and care;
We will join him on the morrow,
When there will be no parting there.
Our dear granddad has gone to live with Jesus
In that bright eternal Home;
Though in sorrow here we miss you,
And your tender love and care,
Some sweet day we will go over
And meet you bright and fair.
There we will sing God's praise together,
Over in that Glory Land.
Oh, dear Granddad, how we miss you
Since you left us here alone,
But by the grace of God we'll meet you
In that bright eternal home.
Oh, dear Granddad how we miss you
While through this world we roam.
But we will meet you on the morrow
In that bright eternal home.
Where we'll always live together,
And we'll never, never part;
Where we'll all stay together,
In that bright eternal home.
---Written by a granddaughter who loved him, Mrs. Sybil Smith
[from the Butler County News, May 1941]
In Memorium
I. N. BLACK
In this issue of The Butler County News you will find a line of
love written by a granddaughter, May, 1941.
Grandad we have written many expressions, although you cannot read.
Dear Grandad, you have been gone one and one-half years, although we
cannot forget you in the flashing of our hearts.
Dear Grandad we often wonder about that wonderful home you're in with
the walls that's made of silver and the streets that's paved with gold.
Dear Grandad you left a loving wife and five children and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn your going, but we would
not attempt to call you back in this sinful world again. You was a good
old Christian, we'll have to admit.
Dear Grandad we miss you in your walking, in your talking, in your work,
you was a kind human that everyone loved, you had a smile of kindness
that you never gave away.
Many tears were shed around your grave where your charming body was lain.
Many people gathered at the sadest hour that had ever met with us.
Dear Father up above needed another angel, so he plucked a beautiful,
ready-bloomed rose.
'Tis sad Dear Grandad to pass your old homeplace, where beneath
the oaks we used to play. Now they are almost withered away.
People passing to and fro sowing wonders where they go.
Time is swiftly passing by in the movement of our eye, and time
we cannot call back. Grandad we are trying to sympathize with
the mourning of our lives.
Written by a granddaughter,
MISS ANNIE RUTH BLACK,
Loxley, Ala.
Name: Nepoleon Black Death Date: Dec 1939 Death County: Butler
Volume: 52 Certificate: 25518 Roll: 3
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PROVIDENCE July 5, 1945
Mrs. Sallie BLACK, 88 years of age, widow of the late Mr. I. N. BLACK,
departed this life on Tuesday a.m. about 2 o'clock, after being an invalid
for 3 or 4 years. The cause of her affliction was that she fell and dislocated
her hip and never walked another step. She made her home at her son-in-laws,
Mr. J. E. PINKERTON. Burial was here about noon Wednesday. Rev. Jones held
funeral services in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends.
She was a member of the Methodist Church since early in life. The deceased is
survived by 3 sons, two daughters, 3 sons having preceded her to the grave
since they reached their manhood. Johnson's funeral home directed the funeral.
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[Robert Monroe BLACK]
An article in the newspaper [BCN or GA?] on Jan. 19, 1923 reads as follows:
"Till News--We are sad to report that our old neighbor, but recently of
Shackleville, Mr. Monroe Black, died on the 14th. Mr. Black was an honest,
Christian gentleman, and so far as we are able to judge, he has exchanged a
world of sorrow and sin to that of eternal joy and bliss. Our sympathy goes
out for the sorrowing widow and children."
Providence News from the Butler Co. News of Jan. 18, 1923
Quite a large nember went to Providence Sunday to pay their last respects
to Mr. Monroe Black who died Sunday morning and was buried Monday. He
leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss.
Ala. Death Index (two death certificates)
Name: Monroe Black Death Date: Jan 1923 Death County: Butler
Volume: 1 Roll: 2 Page #: 174
Name: Robert M. Black Death Date: Jan 1923 Death County: Butler
Volume: 1 Roll: 2 Page #: 134
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AUTO ACCIDENT RESULTS FATALLY [Evan Napoleon BLACK]
Mr. E.N. BLACK, who lived on Derry VICKERY's place near McKenzie,
suffered fatal injuries when the mule on which he was riding late
Monday evening was struck by a willys automobile and he was thrown
from the mule which was killed by the impact.
Mr. BLACK was picked up in an unconscious condition and brought to
Tippins Hospital, where he remained unconscious until his death
yesterday afternoon. Mr. BLACK was returning to his home from
Montgomery where the mule had been purchased last week.
The accident occurred on Persimmon Creek bridge about 3 miles south
of Georgiana. The driver of the car, Mr. M. V. SMITH of Montgomery,
it is alleged, attempted to pass Mr. BLACK, but a truck from the
opposite direction forced him back on the right side and he was going
so fast that in avoiding the truck, he collided with Mr. BLACK and the
mule. Mr. SMITH escaped injury, but his car was slightly damaged.
Mr. BLACK was the son of Mr. Nap BLACK of Shackleville. He was 42 years
of age, and is survived by a wife and eight children.
Burial was at Providence today, Jim C. Johnson in charge.
[Description: This is Evan Napoleon or Napoleon Evan Black. He was known as
Pole/Polen. His father's name, Ivan Napoleon, is also listed as Evan Napoleon
Black in some places. Polen was Papa's first cousin. He died in March of 1933.]
Name: Cole [Pole???] Black Death Date: Mar 1933 Death County: Butler
Volume: 14 Certificate: 06506 Roll: 3 [need to order to verify]
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8-12-1925 "Caleb Black, a young white man, was shot and killed last Saturday
night about six miles west of Georgiana. On Sunday morning Sheriff Augustus
Murphy arrested Clarence Walker, another young white man, who is in the county
jail awaiting the preliminary trial which will be heard Thursday. Walker, it
is said, will plead self-defense. The two men were returning from an ice cream
supper and the killing occurred in the public road."
Georgiana, Ala. Aug. 1925
CALEB BLACK SHOT AND KILLED SATURDAY NIGHT
The people of this section were shocked to hear of the shooting
and killing of Caleb Black last Saturday night in the public road
east of Bethel Church. Clarence Walker is being held for preliminary
hearing today on charge of kiling Black.
Deceased leaves a wife and three children.
He is the son of Mr. Nap Black of Providence and stood high in the
estimation of all.
Name: Calip Black Death Date: Aug 1925 Death County: Butler
Volume: 36 Roll: 2 Page #: 17570
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[August 31, 1939 BCN]
MR. L. L. C. BLACK
Mr. L.L.C. (Bud) BLACK, of Route 3, north, Georgiana, died at his home
last night at 9 o'clock, after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Ebeneza West Baptist Church today
(Thursday) at 3:30 p. m., conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. B. BYRD.
Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Johnson's Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements.
A more extended obituary will appear in next week's issue.
In Memory of Mr. L. L. C. BLACK
Bud, by which he was so familiarly known, was the youngest son of Mr. and
Mrs. Lytle BLACK. There being no record of his birth, it is supposed that
he was near 60 years of age. His father was one of the first settlers in
the community of Ebeneza West, where Bud departed this life on August 30th,
1939, at 9 o'clock p.m.
He was a good citizen and was faithful to those dependent on him.
He was married to Miss Delia FAIL in the year of 1902. Born to this union
were nine children, as follows: Mrs. Johnnie Lou Allen, Greenville, Ala.;
Rufus Black, Chapman, Ala.; Miss Alberta BLACK, Jasper, Ala.; Eugene and
Early, Georgiana, Ala.; Mrs. Sallie Mae Johnson of Rigolets, La.; Greeley,
Delia, and Marie, Georgiana, Ala.
He left to mourn his death, besides his wife and children, four
sisters, Mrs. Sallie HUGGINS, of Excel, Ala.; Mrs. Vick GANDY,
Flomaton, Ala.; Mrs. Frankie MORROW and Mrs. Evie HUGGINS, Georgiana,
Ala.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
On the day following his death, in the afternoon at 3:00 o'clock,
funeral services were held by the writer at Ebeneze West Church, and
his remains were deposited in the adjoining cemetery.
For many years he had suffered from the disease that caused his death
and he was the first in his immediate family to be called by death.
Gone, dear father, but not forgotten, we hope and trust to a better
land, where you will never feel any more aches and pains. Knowing
that your sufferings are over and that we hope to meet you again bring
comfort and consolation to our bereaved hearts.
-----J. B. BYRD
Name: Lytle L Black Death Date: Aug 1939 Death County: Butler
Volume: 34 Certificate: 16710 Roll: 3
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[from the 11-2-1950 BCN]
MRS. FRANKIE BLACK MORROW
Mrs. Frankie Black Morrow, age 76, died at home, Rt. 1, Georgiana
Saturday night (Oct. 28) following a lengthy illness. Survivors
include 3 sons, Sam MORROW, Rt. 1, Georgiana, L. J. MORROW, Orange,
Texas, Ernest J. MORROW, Rt. 1, Georgiana; 2 sisters, Mrs. John GANDY,
Flomaton, and Mrs. Eve [Evie] HUGGINS, Rt. 1, Georgiana; and 4
grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the residence at 4:15 P.M.
Sunday with Dr. D.E. RICHARDSON officiating. Burial following in the
Ebenezer Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home in charge.
Name: Frankie B Morrow Death Date: 28 Oct 1950 Death County: Butler
Volume: 39 Certificate: 19389 Roll: 5
June 1911 Greenville Advocate
Johnnie Morrow, 38, a resident of Georgiana, died May 31, 1911 in
St. Margaret's Hospital in Montgomery from injuries sustained while
working with Dixon Bridge Co. at Catoma Creek a couple of days earlier.
[husband of Frankie Black]
Name: John Morrow Death Date: 01 Jun 1911 Death County: Montgomery
Volume: 20 Certificate: 132 Roll: 1
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Mrs. Sallie [BLACK] HUGGINS
Mrs. Sallie HUGGINS, 74, died at her home at Frisco City, Thursday morning,
Feb 5 [1942], after only a few hours illness. She was born in Butler County
near Georgiana, Alabama.
Surviving are two children, Mrs. Lula PHILLIPS and Tomie HUGGINS, of Frisco
City, Ala; three sisters, Mrs. Frankie MARROW (sic) [MORROW] and Mrs. Evie
HUGGINS, Georgiana, and Mrs. Vick GANDY of Bluff Springs, Fla.
Funeral services were held at Mount Pisgah Church with the Rev. Mr. JONES, of
Frisco City, conducting services. Burial was in the Coleman Cemetery. Active
pallbearers were J. L. GANDY, Theodore BLACK, Wilson HUGGINS, Ernest MORROW,
Forest STINSON, and Mack PHILLIPS.
(from the Butler County News of Feb. 19, 1942)
Name: Sallie Huggins Death Date: 05 Feb 1942 Death County: Monroe
Volume: 8 Certificate: 3935 Roll: 4
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Washie Black
On Sunday morning, March 11, about 9 o'clock, his spirit returned to God who
gave it, and in the afternoon, we deposited his his body in the grave at [this
paragraph seems to be missing words/lines] of his life, he suffered much
[words missing?] from which it came.
During the last three or four weeks of his life, he suffered much from a cancer
which preyed on his body, but the last month he suffered seemingly beyond human
endurance. He was conscious of the fact that he would soon go hence.
For many years he had lived alone, did his housekeeping, tended to his
own business and let other people's business alone. He believed in good
citizenship, did many noble deeds of kindness, harmed no one, but wished
all well. Many times he heard the writer preach but he was not at the
house of worship. His last request was to "sing a song."
May we not emulate his good traits of character and eulogize his noble
deeds as we cherish his memory?
He left to mourn his death three brothers, W. S., J. W., and L. C. Black
of Georgiana; four sisters, Mrs. Sallie Huggins of Excel, Ala.; Mrs. Vick
Gandy, of Flomaton, Ala., Mrs. Frankie Morrow and Mrs. Evie Huggins of
Georgiana, Ala.; many other relatives and a great number of friends.
Peace to your ashes, "Uncle Washie." Hoping your soul is at rest and
trusting that we will meet you "face to face" in another land.---J.B. Byrd
[from the Butler Co. News, Mar. 22, 1934]
Name: George W. Black Death Date: Mar 1934 Death County: Butler
Volume: 16 Roll: 3 Page #: 7519
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In Memory of J. W. BLACK [Jackson William Black]
"Jack" the name by which everybody knew him, was the son of Lytle BLACK,
who was one of the first citizens of Butler County. Jack was one of a large
family, the members of which now living are Mr. Tuney Black, Mr. Bud Black,
and Mrs. HUGGINS.
Besides his brothers and sisters, he left to mourn his death his wife and 12
children, 5 boys and 7 girls. He was a good provider for his family, a good
citizen, a true neighbor. The large attendance at his funeral services, which
were held at the Morrow School House, was a testimony of the esteem the people
held for him.
He was born March 31st, 1875 and died at St. Margaret's Hospital, Montgomery,
April 26th, 1936. He was married to Miss Isabell Fail, Dec. 3rd, 1906.
His death was caused from injuries received when his truck, loaded with
fertilizer, crashed through Panther Creek bridge, 2 miles northwest of
Georgiana, on March 13th. He suffered much during the six weeks he lived,
following the accident.
He numbered his friends by his acquaintances. We should emulate all the
good traits of character he demonstrated in his life and be ready to
answer the call of the death angel when he comes for us.
We pray that his companion and children will find comfort in the promises
in God's word. Also that the presence of the Holy Spirit will be their
guide and that Jesus will share with them their burdens by their faith
and acceptance of Him as their Saviour.
His body was placed in the cemetery at the Morrow School House on Tuesday
morning at 10:30, to await the resurrection. May God graciously bless
and comfort all of his loved ones and friends.
Services were conducted by Dr. R.H. WATSON and Rev. J. B. BYRD.
Jim C. JOHNSON in charge
--J. B. Byrd
(from the Butler County News, April 30, 1936)
Name: J. W. Black Death Date: May 1936 Death County: Montgomery
Volume: 36 Roll: 3 Page #: 17675 [need to order--May death
month does not match obit]
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DEATH
[from the Butler Co. News July 1939]
Mr. W. S. BLACK
Mr. W. S. BLACK, about 70 years of age, of Morrow Schoolhouse, died
after a brief illness at 3:30 o'clock this morning. His wife who has
been quite sick for several months, is still in serious condition.
Mr. BLACK was a splendid citizen, and many are grieved to learn of
his passing.
A more extended obituary will appear in our next issue.
Name: William S Black Death Date: Jul 1939 Death County: Butler
Volume: 29 Certificate: 14258 Roll: 3
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MRS. W. A. BAGGETT DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS [Martha E. BLACK]
Quietly and peacefully late Tuesday evening, April 27, after a brief
illness, the gentle spirit of Mrs. W. A. BAGGETT took its flight from
this earthly home. She had been in declining health for several years
but her death came as a surprise to family and friends.
Mrs. BAGGETT was a beloved citizen of her community and will be missed
by a wide circle of friends as well as by devoted sons, daughters, and
grandchildren.
She was born July 25, 1855, and the normal happiness of her girlhood
was saddened by the early death of both her parents.
Mrs. BAGGETT was a lifelong resident of the western part of Butler
County and was the daughter of Thomas BLACK and Louiza EDMONDSON, pioneer
citizens of this county and members of distinguished families, prominent
in the early history of the state of South Carolina.
Mrs. BAGGETT was preceded to her grave three years ago by her brother,
the late J. Monroe BLACK, Sr., prominent in the development and civic
life of Fort Deposit. She leaves one brother, Robert BLACK of that place.
On Jan. 13, 1880, she was married to W.A. BAGGETT, son of Elijah BAGGETT
and Margaret Jourdan BAGGETT, natives of Monroe County. He has been
identified for many years with the mercantile business and had farming
interests in this county until his retirement several years ago.
Surviving are her husband, W. A. BAGGETT; four daughters, Mrs. T. G.
COLLEY and Mrs. H. M. THOMPSON of Greenville; Mrs. O. C. BOUTWELL of
Milton, Fla.; Miss Marie BAGGETT of Detroit, Mich.; four sons, Tom BAGGETT
and Will BAGGETT of Montgomery, Gene BAGGETT and Comer BAGGETT of Detroit,
Mich.; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. BAGGETT was a member of the Church of Christ and funeral services
were conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock with the
Rev. Maurice CLYMORE officiating, assisted by the Rev. W. F. FLOYD, pastor
of Liberty Methodist Church. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery, Hay in charge.
The pallbearers were: E. L. CHEATHAM, M. G. CHEATHAM, S. H. CHEATHAM,
Chessser REYNOLDS, V. A. BOUTWELL, and J. N. LEWIS. [5-6-1937]
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DEATH OF MRS. W. H. MOORE SUNDAY [Melvina BLACK]
Mrs. W. H. MOORE did Sunday, August 10th, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. R. ABRAMS, Georgiana, after an extended illness.
Deceased was one of Butler County's oldest native citizens, being in
her 80th year, and was loved by all who knew her. She was born and
reared near Greenville, Ala. She had been a faithful member of the
Methodist church many years.
To know Mrs. MOORE was to love her. She was a dutiful wife and mother
and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Her passing away
has caused hearts to be heavy with grief far and near. She lived well
and died a peaceful death.
Surviving her are her husband and four children, Mrs. Joe ABRAMS, Mrs.
Fannie TAYLOR of Georgiana, Mr. Richard MOORE of Greenville and Mrs.
G. J. ROGERS of Brooks, Ala. as well as a number of other relatives.
Burial was at Liberty Cemetery, near Greenville, Monday, the pastor of
the Methodist church there conducting the services, Georgiana Hardware Co.,
funeral directors in charge. [8-14-1930 BCN]
Name: Malvina Moore Death Date: Aug 1930 Death County: Butler
Comment: W. H. Volume: 37 Roll: 3 Page #: 18155
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[husband of Melvina BLACK]
W. H. MOORE died at the home of his son Dinty MOORE. At 95, he was the Butler
County's oldest citizen. The funeral was at Liberty Methodist Church, Rev. Mr.
KIMBROUGH directing. He was survived by son R. H. MOORE, Greenville, and one
daughter, Mrs. J. G. ROGERS of Andalusia. He was a former citizen of Georgiana
where he lived many years and operated a cafe. He was known far and wide for
his fine service and many friends, especially among our older citizens, who
will be deeply grieved by his death. [Thurs. 1-17-1943 BCN]
Name: William H Moore Death Date: 02 Jan 1943 Death County: Butler
Volume: 5 Certificate: 2065 Roll: 4
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2-13-1930 BCN
obit abstract--J. A. BLACK, age 68, of Luverne, died in a Montgomery hospital
Wed. morning. He had lived in Luverne for 39 years; was in the cotton and
fertilizer business.
Name: James Alex Black Death Date: Feb 1930 Death County: Montgomery
Volume: 9 Roll: 2 Page #: 4310
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Wed May 10, 1905 Greenville Advocate
Mrs. James A. BLACK died suddenly at Luverne Thursday night and was
laid to rest the following day at Georgiana. She was the second
daughter of Capt. D.B. TAYLOR and was reared in Greenville. She was
universally loved and her untimely death was a shock and grief to all
who knew her. Her married life was one of perfect happiness and the
bereaved husband and four children will grievously miss the devoted
wife and mother.
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10-24-1900 IN LOVING MEMORY OF PAUL MCNEIL BLACK, AGED 2 YEARS,
2 MONTHS AND 6 DAYS
On Oct. 18th, 1900, in Luverne, the monster, death, entered
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. BLACK and claimed for his victim
their second son, who was only sick for a few days. All that
fond parents, kind friends, and best medical skill could do
was done, but he must go.
The beauteous face, the white brow with its soft fringe of sunny
hair, the blue wistful eyes seemed to smile at me as I lay his
little precious body in his snow white bead, there to sleep till
the morning of the resurrection day. I could not but think what
tiny hands to unbar the golden gates of light.
Little Paul, child angel, keep the Heavenly "gates ajar" that the
pathway here may not be altogether dark and that the loved ones
left behind thee may at times catch glimpses of that radiant Heaven
to which the tender Shepherd has called his little lamb.
We pity the hearts in the desolate home.
Whose burdens seem greater than they can bear,
Whose treasures are just an idle toy,
And a tiny curl of shining hair,
Who remember a little grave with tears,
And mourn while lingers the weary years.
Our darling is no more.
--Aunt Annie
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Aged Citizen Succumbs to Stroke January 30
Funeral services were held Friday, January 31, 1936, for John Calvin
BLACK. a resident of Conecuh County, living near Garland, Ala., who
died Thursday, January 30th at 12 o'clock noon following a stroke of
paralysis.
Services were held at the Concord Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred
BROWN, pastor of the Owassa Baptist Church conducting, assisted by the
Rev. SELLS, pastor of the Concord Church. A large assemblage of friends
and relatives gathered to pay their last respects.
The deceased, aged 82, was born Feb. 20th, 1853, and came to Alabama
from Kentucky in 1876. He was widely known in Conecuh and Butler counties
where he was a landowner, having been one of the earlier settlers in
Conecuh County. July 15th, 1877, he was married to Miss Sue ROBERSON,
who died May 26, 1926. To this union were born 9 children. He was one
of the oldest deacons of the Union Baptist Church of which he was a member
for a number of years. Before coming to Alabama he was married to Miss
Rebecca HIBBS. Two children were born to this union, one dying in infancy
and the other, who was known here as Mrs. Amby HAWSEY, preceded her father
to the grave some years ago.
Surviving the deceased are three sons: James W. BLACK of Evergreen;
Henry T. BLACK, Mobile, Ala.; Robert T. BLACK, of Mobile, Ala.; four
daughters, Mrs. J. J. GANUS, Robertsdale, Ala.; Mrs. R. L. JOYNER,
Garland, Ala.; Mrs. Henry COKER, Toulminville, Ala.; Mrs. W. Kenneth
CALLOWAY who was making her home with her father at the time of his
death. Mrs. J. Z. BROOKS and Miss Myrtle BLACK, daughters of the
deceased, preceded their father to the grave several years ago. Four
brothers, J. H. BLACK, Century, Fla.; C. R. BLACK, Century, Fla.;
William I. BLACK, Allentown, Fla.; David BLACK, Atlanta, Ga.
[from the Butler County News, Feb. 27, 1936]
Name: John C. Black Death Date: Jan 1936 Death County: Conecuh
Volume: 1 Roll: 3 Page #: 387
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John A. BLACK Memoriam to this fine young man by Lodge #776 Knights
of Honor 12-30-1891 [from Butler County Alabama Obituaries, compiled
by Marilyn Davis Barefield]
MRS. LULA BLACK DEAD--The funeral of Mrs. Lula BLACK, who died yesterday
morning at 6:30 o'clock, will take place from her late residence 705 Highland
Avenue today at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. O.F. Gregory pastor of the Adams Street
Baptist Church will officiate.
Mrs. BLACK had been ill for some time and her death yesterday morning
was not wholly unexpected. She was a niece of Mrs. L. F. WARE of this
city. Before her marriage she was a Miss CALHOUN of Greenville. She came
here about a year ago.
She was about 40 years old and a widow. Four children--three daughters
and one son--survive her.
We copy the above from the Montgomery Advertiser of last Thursday. Mrs.
BLACK was well known here where she lived all her life until about a year
ago, and her friends and relatives here are sorry to hear of her death
and deeply sympathize with her children. [Dec. 16, 1903 newspaper article]
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8-21-1901
A telegram was received here Sunday morning announcing the death of
Mr. Frank BLACK at or near Birmingham Saturday night. He was a son of
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. BLACK, and was well known in this county, having
lived here until a few years ago. He leaves a wife, daughter, and two
sons. Mr. BLACK left on first train, and was accompanied from Ft. Deposit
by other members of the family.
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Greenville Advocate Wednesday 5-15-1901
Little Jacob BLACK, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. BLACK and grandson of
F. M. BLACK, died at the home of his parents at Enterprise Sat. after
a long and painful illness.
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5-18-1927 Greenville Advocate
JOHN CALHOUN BLACK
The subject of this notice was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Damascus
Cemetery, after a long illness, the last month or moreof a critical nature.
His loved ones were with him, and the end came peacefully.
Mr. BLACK was the youngest child of Thomas J. BLACK and Mary Ann
PICKENS BLACK and was born September 25, 1844.There were ten sons
and daughters and he was the last to go. His whole life was spent
in the same neighborhood, living fifty-three years on the farm where
he moved when he first married.
His first wife was Mrs. Mary S. RICHARDSON. Their only children were
Mrs. A. D. STANLEY and Mr. Joseph M. BLACK of this county. Six
grandchildren are also left.
He was married the second time in 1898 to Miss Paralee BARRETT, who
died two years ago.
Mr. BLACK saw service in the Confederate army. He was a member of
Damascus Baptist Church and a regular attendant of services there.
The annual protracted meeting of the church embraces the third Sunday
in July, and he often said he had never missed but one Sunday meeting
when he was in the Civil War, making 81 times he attended, carried by
his mother when a baby. He loved the church and was faithful to its
precepts. His life was upright and his dealings with his fellow man
above reproach. A good man has gone.
The funeral Sunday afternoon was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Ralph
MULLINS, and many old friends and neighbors and relatives gathered in
the church where he will come no more, and in the family lot, he was
laid to rest, beautiful flowers covering the mound.
5-18-1927 CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy
in the last illness of our father, Mr. John C. BLACK. They were untiring
in giving help, doing all possible to aid in our distress, and we are
deeply grateful.
Lillie BLACK STANLEY
Joseph M. BLACK
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5-6-1925 Greenville Advocate
Mrs. John Black Dead
On Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock Mrs. Black, wife of Mr. John Black
died at the family home after a short illness, in her 72nd year. She
died at the family home in the Dock neighborhood, 12 miles east of
Greenville after a short illness in her 72nd year. She was a member of
Damascus Church and had been for 21 years a consistent member and was
beloved by all who knew her. She was before her marriage Miss Parilee
Martha Barrett.
She is survived by her husband and four sisters, Mesdames McBride,
Sims, Day, and Duncan.
Burial took place Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Damascus Church
Cemetery. A very large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives
were there to pay their last sad tribute to this devoted christian
woman. For they all loved her.
Name: Parilee Black Death Date: May 1925 Death County: Butler
Volume: 21 Roll: 2 Page #: 10346
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2-3-1904 Greenville Advocate
DEATH OF MRS. BLACK
Mrs. N. F. Black, relict of the late Mr. Andrew Black passed quietly
away Sunday morning and Monday morning at ten o'clock was laid to rest
in the old cemetery by the Methodist church. The service was conducted
by her pastor Rev. E. L. Norris, assisted by Rev. W. A. Taliaferro.
Mrs. Black was a daughter of Rev. William Fendley. She was born in
Montgomery county and was in her seventy-fifth year. She joined the
Primitive Baptist church in her youth and lived a pure, christian life.
She did all the good in her power and harmed no one. For many years she
was afflicted, for more than nine months confined to her bed. Yet she
murmured not, and often expressed her complete resignation to her Father's
will. During all her sickness she was tenderly cared for by her only
daughter, Mrs. A. B. Calhoun, with whom she lived. She leaves four children,
Messrs. J. A. and M. L. Black, of Luverne, William Black of Texas, and
Mrs. Calhoun.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Black, of Ft. Deposit, Mr. Thomas Black of Brewton,
Messrs. J. A. and M. L. Black, of Luverne, and Misses Warthen and Scottie
Taylor of Georgiana were present at the funeral.
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Aug. 24, 1904 Greenville Advocate
The relatives of Mrs. Emily Black in this city were notified by wire
last Monday of the death of that good woman at her home in Fort Deposit
at one o'clock of that date. Mrs. Black was the wife of Mr. F. M. Black
and had lived in Greenville for about half a century, moving to Fort
Deposit a few years ago. She was 72 years of age, and was a woman most
universally admired by all who knew her.
Mrs. Black was a lovable character, a devoted member of the Baptist
church, but for a number of years her health has been so feeble that
she could not attend church often.
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11-8-1911 Greenville Advocate
MRS. MATILDA ROACH
The death of this good woman occurred Thursday morning at her home
near Dock. She was eighty-three years of afe and for a long time had
been in feeble health. Yet the summons came suddenly and was a great
shock to her family.
Mrs. Roach was born a few miles from the home where most of her life
was spent. She was one of the charter members of Damascus Church, of
which she was a loyal member for sixty-one years. She possessed a sunny
sweet disposition and was devotedly loved by her many relatives. Of her
immediate family there were two daughters and two sons, Mrs. C. G. Jones,
Mrs. Joe Kirksey, Messrs. Felix and Clopton Roach, nine grandchildren,
and three great-grandchildren. Her husband, Mr. David Roach, died fifteen
years ago. She is survived by two brothers, Mr. F. M. Black and Mr.
J. C. Black of Dock.
Many friends and relatives gathered at old Damascus church Friday, where
the funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. L. Gwaltney. Interment was
made in the cemetery near the church where many of her loved ones sleep.
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Greenville Advocate May 14, 1884
On the 8th inst., Mrs. Mary A. Black, aged about 83. In the death of this
aged lady, another landmark drops silently out of sight. Her life deserves
more than mere mention. In girlhood she came from Edgefield Dist., South
Carolina, to this part of the country and was one of the band of brave men
and women who helped make proud history for this State. Her memory was stoed
with vivid scenes from that time and although she has been blind for several
years, her cheerful spirit made its own sunshine.
As bravely as she came to the wilds of Alabama, she went forth into the Valley
of Shadows saying she feared not death. Among her last words were these: I am
dying to die no more. Mrs. Black leaves a number of relatives in this place,
who will fondly remember her as long as life lasts.
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Death of Miss Nancy Jane BLACK
Miss Nancy Jane BLACK, of Natchez, was called away from her many
friends Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, 1946.
Miss BLACK was born near Tunnel Springs on Nov. 15, 1849, and had
just passed her 97th birthday. She has been a resident of Natchez
for many years.
She is survived by two nieces and five nephews: Mrs. R. M. HELTON,
Atmore; Mrs. S. B. HELTON, Natchez; T. A. BLACK, Uriah; J. A. BLACK,
J. D. BLACK, J. M. BLACK, Beatrice, and O. J. BLACK, Franklin;
28 great nieces and nephews and seven great great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church at Old
Scotland by Rev. Iris HALLFORD.
Active pallbearers were T. A. BLACK, Sr., J. A. BLACK, J. D. BLACK,
O. J. BLACK, J. M. BLACK, and T. A. BLACK, Jr.
Interment was at the Old Scotland cemetery with Dunklin-Johnson in charge.
[from the Monroe Journal, 12-19-1946]
Name: Nancy J Black Death Date: 11 Dec 1946 Death County: Monroe
Volume: 49 Certificate: 24188 Roll: 4
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WALTER S. BLACK
Walter S. BLACK, an aged citizen, passed away at the home of his son,
Homer BLACK, of Forest Home, Monday afternoon, May 15th, at 2:00 o'clock.
Mr. BLACK was seventy-six years of age and a member of the Presbyterian church.
Interment was at Sandy Ridge, Lowndes county, Tuesday afternoon, May 16th.
Rev. W.H. KAMPLAIN, pastor of the Forest Home Baptist Church, officiated at the
funeral services.
Mr. BLACK was a highly respected, honorable citizen, who will be missed by his
scores of friends who mourn his loss.
He is survived by two sons, Homer BLACK, Forest Home, and W. Clyde BLACK, of
Mobile; two daughters, Mrs. Walter BEASLEY and Mrs. Dewey BROWN, both of
Evergreen, and a number of grandchildren.
[May 25, 1944 Greenville Advocate]
Name: Walter S Black Death Date: 15 May 1944 Death County: Butler
Volume: 18 Certificate: 8719 Roll: 4
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JAMES HAMPTON BLACK
Mr. James Hampton BLACK died at his home, two miles north of
Greenville on Thursday, Nov. 14, after a short illness.
Mr. Black was 66 years of age, and had never married. He was the
son of Eli and Elizabeth Till BLACK, and a native of Lowndes County.
In 1889 he moved to Greenville and later moved to Manningham
where he spent several years in the mercantile business. The
deceased returned to Greenville in 1914 and since that time has
conducted a store on Fort Deposit Road. Here he built a comfortable
home, which he shared with relatives.
The deceased was an honest, upright man, a good friend, a lovable
character. He was kind and thoughtful, and in his death Butler has
lost one of her very best citizens. Naught but good has ever been
said of him.
He was a member of the Methodist church since childhood, and the
funeral services Friday were conducted by his pastor, Rev. T. G.
JONES. Interment was made in Magnolia Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by one brother, Mr. Hugh BLACK, of Fort
Deposit; five nephews: Messrs. E. E. BLACK and Haywood BLACK of
Greenville; J.E. BLACK of Selma; Marvin BLACK, Mobile; Willie
PEAGLER, Gadsden; Henry BLACK, Georgiana; James BLACK, Fort Deposit;
four nieces, Mrs. Mollie WOOD, Selma; Mrs. Ina NEWTON, Georgiana;
Misses Lola Mae and Florence BLACK, Fort Deposit.
[from the Greenville Advocate, Nov. 20, 1929]
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Hugh BLACK Dies Here; Burial Fort Deposit
Funeral services for Hugh BLACK were held at Fort Deposit Sunday
afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev. Charles H. HILDRETH,
pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was made in the Fort
Deposit cemetery by the side of his wife, who had preceded him to
the grave some years ago. Dunklin and Johnson in charge.
Mr. BLACK died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. L. DECKER in
this city Saturday afternoon. He had made his home with Mrs. DECKER
in Greenville for the past eight months. Prior to that time he had
most of his 85 years at Fort Deposit, where a long and interesting
life had made him appreciated by the citizens of that place and
through Lowndes County. He had been in failing health for some time
and the end was not unexpected.
Mr. BLACK is survived by two sons, Henry BLACK, of Atlanta,
and James BLACK, of Mt. Willing; two daughters, Mrs. H. L.
DECKER, of Greenville, and Miss Lola May BLACK of Selma.
11-20-1941 Greenville Advocate
Name: Hugh W Black Death Date: 15 Nov 1941 Death County: Butler
Volume: 53 Certificate: 26066 Roll: 4
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Mrs. D.H. BLACK died at the home of her son, Mr. E.E. BLACK,
near Greenville, at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, after an
illness of two weeks. Her health had been failing for the past
two years.
She was born almost 83 years ago, on March 1st, 1854, in Lowndes
County as Rebecca Ann LESTER. She was married to Mr. Dan H. BLACK
of this county [Butler] in 1870. Her husband died in 1918, and
since that time she has resided with her eldest son. Twenty years
ago the family returned to Butler County from Mobile where they
lived for several years.
She had been a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and was one
of the oldest members of the First Methodist Church of Greenville.
As long as health permitted she was a faithful attendant at all the
church services. She was a true Christian woman, who will be sincerely
missed, not only in the home and by the members of her family, but by
all who knew her.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at two o'clock Monday
afternoon by her pastor, Dr. E. C. MOORE, with interment in Magnolia
Cemetery. Six grandsons were pallbearers.
Surviving are three sons: Messrs. E.E. BLACK and L.H. BLACK, Greenville,
and Marvin BLACK, Mobile; one daughter, Mrs. Mollie E. WOOD, of Selma;
one brother, Mr. J. G. LESTER of Greenville; three granddaughters,
Mrs. W. I. BROWN and Mrs. Clarence SNOWDEN, Greenville, and Mrs. Roy
O. PERRY, of Linden; four grandsons, Messrs. Leroy and Lester BLACK,
of Greenville; John BLACK of Birmingham and Willie BLACK, U.S. Aviation
Service, Philippine Islands; and twelve other grandchildren, and 16
great-grandchildren.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. Roy O. PERRY, Linden; Mr. and Mrs. John BLACK, Birmingham;
Miss Lavetta BLACK, Mobile; Mrs. M. E. WOOD, Selma.
2-25-1937 Greenville Advocate
Name: Rebecca A Black Death Date: Feb 1937 Death County: Butler
Volume: 5 Certificate: 2264 Roll: 3
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A. L. BLACKBURN [Allen Lafayette Blackburn]
Mr. Isaac BLACKBURN of Repton was called home Wednesday on account
of the death of his father, Mr. A. L. BLACKBURN. Many hearts were
made sad by the death of this friend, Uncle Fate, as many called him.
He and his son were coming home from Greenville last Tuesday, March 4,
when Mr. Blackburn died, about 3 o'clock. We suppose he had heart trouble.
He was born Dec. 13, 1852. In 1876 he was married to Miss Nancy LOWERY.
To this union were born six children, four of whom are still living. He
leaves a wife, seven sons, three daughters, two sisters, one brother,
sixteen grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn
his loss.
"Uncle Fate" was a jolly old gentleman, and we all enjoy being with him,
the children clambering about his feet, and the other folks enjoyed his
company, as he had a sense of humor which we all enjoy.
The writer remembers how faithful he was, as a school trustee, when she was
teaching at Providence. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. W.
HIGHTOWER Thursday afternoon, and his body was laid to rest in the Providence
Cemetery.
[from the Providence Community Column of the Butler County News, Mar. 13, 1924]
Name: Allen Fate Blackburn Death Date: Mar 1924 Death County: Butler
Volume: 5 Roll: 2 Page #: 2323
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Local Boy Killed by Hit and Run Driver Saturday
Ralph BLACKBURN, of Atmore, was fatally hit by a hit and run driver
late Saturday night according to the local police department this week.
BLACKBURN was later picked up by the same car that hit him and carried
to the Atmore General Hospital where he subsequently died from his injuries.
Blackburn and two companions were walking from Atmore when the Jeep station
wagon driven by a man identified as SINGLETON and containing four other
companions side-swiped him and sped on. Blackburn was knocked down when
the bumper of the car struck him and caused his head to hit the side of the car.
While one of the victim's companions ran back to town to get the police, the
jeep returned and SINGLETON inquired as to the cause of the crowd. By-standers,
supposing him to be a passing motorist, asked that he take the boy to the hospital,
which SINGLETON readily agreed to do. It was while at the hospital that the police
arrived and took Singleton and his companions into custody, after their identification
by one of the boy's companions.
SINGLETON denied knowing anything of the accident when he was first questioned
by the police and a special investigator from Bay Minette. Later, confronted with
the testimonies of the victim's companions and the large dent in the side of his car,
he admitted driving the car when it hit BLACKBURN.
BLACKBURN died Sunday shortly after noon as result of his injuries. SINGLETON was
taken to the County jail by the sheriff where he was booked for drunken driving,
manslaughter, and reportedly driving without a license and reckless driving.
[The subject of the article below, Ralph BLACKBURN died Dec. 7, 1947. This article is
from a December 1947 Atmore newspaper]
Name: Ralph Blackburn Death Date: 07 Dec 1947 Death County: Escambia
Volume: 48 Certificate: 23539 Roll: 5
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Bledsoe, John Furber, 71, a resident of Rt. 3, Georgiana, died Jan. 8 in a New
Orleans hospital. Funeral services were Jan. 11, 1981, from the Johnson Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Arlin Byrd officiating. Burial in Morrow School House
Cemetery with JOhnson Funeral Home directing. Survivors include: wife, Mrs. Lois
Bledsoe of Georgiana; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Keppler of Pearl River, La., and
Mrs. Betty Jean Bass of Andalusia; three sons, John W. Bledsoe of Chalmette, La.,
Joseph Parrett of New Orleans, La. and Bobby Bledsoe of Niceville, Fla.; sister,
Mrs. Lucile Brooks of California; three brothers, Acie Bledsoe and Bufford Bledsoe,
both of Andalusia, and Bill Bledsoe of Mobile; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
[Jan. 1981 BCN]
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Judge L. M. BROOKS Passes Away
Judge L. M. BROOKS died at Atmore July 29 at the age of 69 years after a
lingering illness covering over one year.
Judge BROOKS was born in Pike Co. Ala. and came to Butler Co., Ala. with
his father about the time of the outbreak of the Civil war. He went to war
as a young boy and spent three years in the service. After the war he came
to this section and settled in Escambia Co. Fla. He was elected County judge
of his county and served one term and filled many other public positions.
He was a member of the Baptist church and for several sessions he was
moderator of the Baptist association. He died peacefully at home
surrounded by a loving wife and two sweet girls, and a host of loyal friends.
Four of his children by his first wife live in Pensacola. L. E. and
Harry BROOKS, Mrs. J. O. JENNINGS, and Miss Abbie BROOKS. Mrs. D. J.
SALTSMAN, his eldest daughter, lives in McDavid.
He leaves three brothers, W. W. BROOKS, Marianna, Fla., Judge M. F. BROOKS,
Brewton, Ala., and Rev. R. W. BROOKS, Pollard, Ala. Mrs. DAVIS, his oldest
sister, lives at Foshee, and Mrs. Dora DONALDSON lives in Pensacola.
Many and beautiful were the floral tributes given by loyal friends, and with
willing hands were placed on his casket, attesting the worth and esteem in
which he was held by those who knew him best.
Interment was in the Atmore cemetery, after a service conducted by Rev.
Robt. PATTERSON of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. C. H. MOTLEY, of
the Methodist church.
[from the Atmore Record, August 6, 1914]
Name: L M Brooks Death Date: 30 Jul 1914 Death County: Escambia
Volume: 10 Certificate: 102 Roll: 1
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Death of Mrs. Katie [Garner] Brooks
Many friends were grieved when the sad news came of the death of
Mrs. Katie Brooks last Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs.Tully
Lord of Montgomery, where she had made her home the past four years.
Deceased was born and reared in Sunnyside community [in Butler Co.]
and lived there until the death of her husband [Marion Taylor Brooks]
four years ago, when she went to Montgomery to make her home.
Had she lived until February 4, she would have been 68 years of age.
She was a noble Christian woman and was a member of the Baptist church.
Her life was one of service to those whom she loved. She was the mother
of nine children, all surviving her except one, whose body now lies in
France [Eugene Brooks]. Thirty-six grandchildren also survive her.
She leaves six sons, A.M. Brooks of Georgiana, M.E. Brooks of Perkinson,
Miss., R.E. Brooks of Hattiesburg, Miss., V.C. Brooks of Tulsa, Okla.,
M.L. Brooks of Montgomery, Ala., and H.D. Brooks of Grand Bay, Ala., two
daughters, Mrs. Tullie Lord of Montgomery, and Mrs. John Cobb of Georgiana,
and a brother, Steve Garner, of Georgiana.
Her body was brought to her old home for burial and interment, made
at Mt. Olive West Cemetery Tuesday, a large concourse of sorrowing
friends and relatives attending. Rev. C.V. McMurphy of East Chapman
conducted the services.
[from Dec. 13?,1928 Butler Co. News]
Name: Katie Brooks Death Date: Dec 1928 Death County: Montgomery
Volume: 61 Roll: 2 Page #: 30437
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Marion Taylor BROOKS
Obituary
Mr. M. Taylor BROOKS was born June 6, 1848. On June 5, 1925 about 5 o'clock
in the afternoon, God, our heavenly father, in His divine providence saw best
to call him to his eternal home. God sent His death angel to call him from
labor to refreshment; from this world of sorrow and pain, to a home bright,
eternal in the skies. Uncle Taylor lacked only one day reaching his 77th mile
post. He joined the Baptist church while young and had been a consistent member
up to the time of his death. He leaves a widow and ten children, six boys and
four girls, besides forty-one grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a
host of friends to mourn his death. A voice we loved is still; a place in the
home is vacant; a pillar in the church and community has been removed.
There is an aching void and broken hearts that will ne'er be healed, until
in the bright resurrection, when we shall again clasp hands and know each
other as we are known. We [missing word] God will wipe the tears away and
give a crown of righteousness to all those who love His appearing. Our
love and sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and relatives, and may
they lean upon God as their heavenly father, for He doeth all things for
the best.
[from the Butler County News, June 11, 1925]
Sunnye Side Notes June 1925 Butler County News
Our community was made sad Friday afternoon when the news was spread that
Mr. M. T. BROOKS was dead. He died at the home of his son Horace.
Deceased was 77 years of age, having been born June 6, 1848, and dieing [sic]
June 5, 1925.
Mr. Brooks leaves to mourn his loss a wife and several children and a host
of relatives and friends. His remains were laid to rest in the beautiful
cemetery at Mt. Olive West Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all for the assistance,
sympathy, and kindness rendered to us by our many friends and for
the beautiful floral offerings in the death of our dear husband and
father. May God bless you all.
Mrs. M. T. BROOKS and children
Mr. and Mrs. Albert BROOKS and family
Mr. and Mrs. Ed BROOKS and family
Mr. and Mrs. Robert BROOKS.
Name: Taylor Brooks Death Date: Jun 1925 Death County: Butler
Volume: 26 Roll: 2 Page #: 12957
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Mrs. Ella L. HICKS
Mrs. Ella L. Hicks, age 81, died in a Greenville Hospital Wednesday (Feb. 2).
Surviving are her husband, Albert HICKS, Rt. 1, Georgiana; 2 sisters,
Mrs. W. O. HICKS, Rt. 1, Georgiana, and Mrs. Tullie LORD, Montgomery;
[4 brothers] A. H. BROOKS, McKenzie; M.E. BROOKS, Wiggins, Miss;
V.C. BROOKS, Houston, Texas; H.D. BROOKS, Foley; numerous nieces and
nephews. Funeral services from Mt. Olive West Church at 10:30 a.m.
Friday (Feb. 4) Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery, Johnson
Funeral Home of Georgiana directing.
[from the Butler Co. News, 2-10-1955]
Name: Ella L Hicks Death Date: 02 Feb 1955 Death County: Butler
Volume: 5 Certificate: 2224 Roll: 6
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Annie BROOKS HICKS, 85, passed away at ther home in the Starlington
Community, Route 1, Georgiana, on Friday, March 10 [1961].
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 Sunday, March 12, at the Georgiana
Baptist Church by Rev. Neaz SELLERS with Rev. L. N. STAMPER and Rev.
R. O. SIGLER assisting. Interment was at the Morrow Schoolhouse Cemetery
with Johnson Funeral Home in charge.
She is survived by her husband, Will O. HICKS; three sons, Sam HICKS and
Hilton HICKS of Montgomery, Bill HICKS of Georgiana; five daughters, Lola
GANDY and Bernice HICKS, Route 1, Georgiana, Mary Ella DUNN, Una CORLEY,
and Edna LASSITER, all of Birmingham; 23 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one half-sister, Mary LORD of
Montgomery, and four half-brothers, Ab BROOKS of Miami, Florida; Ed BROOKS
of Wiggins, Mississippi; Veston BROOKS of Houston, Texas; and Horace BROOKS
of Foley, Alabama. [from the Butler County News of March 16, 1961]
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M. L. BROOKS [Minner Lee BROOKS]
Mr. M.L. BROOKS, Sr., has died at a Greenville hospital, Sunday morning,
October 11?, after an illness of several months. Mr. BROOKS was born on
March 8, 1892, and was married to Miss Lessie JONES of Sanford March 1,
1915. He was a member of the Baptist church and was one of McKenzie's
most respected citizens.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday at three o'clock from the Mount
Olive Baptist Church with the Reverend Jennings BAGGETT, his pastor,
officiating, assisted by Rev. E. M. HOLMAN and Rev. QUINN, pastor of Red
Level Baptist Church.
Active pallbearers were his nephews, William HICKS, Hilton HICKS, Robert
BROOKS, William BROOKS, Richard BROOKS, and Harold HOUSTON.
Surviving Mr. BROOKS are a companion and nine children, five brothers and
three sisters and other relatives. The children are Mrs. E.M. SAULS; Edwin
and James BROOKS of Mobile; Corporal John T. BROOKS, stationed at Eglin Field,
Fla.; Corby BROOKS, with the U.S. Navy, with headquarters at San Francisco,
Cal.; Miner Lee, Jr., Blanche, Rollo, and Wayne BROOKS of McKenzie.
His brothers: A.H. BROOKS, of Mckenzie; Bob BROOKS, Hattiesburg, Miss.;
Ed BROOKS of Wiggins, Miss.; Horace BROOKS of Summerville, Ala.; Veston
BROOKS of Tulsa, Okla.; and the sisters are Mrs. Tullie LORD of Montgomery;
Mrs. Will HICKS and Mrs. Albert HICKS of Georgiana.
Funeral arrangements were conducted by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Those from out of town attending the funeral of Mr. BROOKS were
Mrs. Tom WALLS, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth DRAKE of Brantley, Mr. and
Mrs. Sherman PEARCE, Mrs. J. A. MORRISON, Mr. and Mrs. Carl JORDAN
and son of Opp, Mr. and Mrs. Edison HOUSTON and sons of Mobile.
[from the Butler Co. News Oct. 22, 1942]
Name: Minner L Brooks Death Date: 11 Oct 1942 Death County: Butler
Volume: 39 Certificate: 19347 Roll: 4
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Veston C. BROOKS
Veston C. BROOKS, 83, of 419 Martin Drive, passed away Monday,
Dec. 20, 1971. Native of Georgina [sic] (Georgiana), Ala.,
resident of Houston 26 years. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Theresa
BROOKS; daughter, Mrs. Emelda KEATING; son-in-law, P.N. KEATING;
grandson, P.N. KEATING, Jr. and wife Judean; one great-grandchild,
all of Houston; brother, Horace D. BROOKS, Foley, Ala.; number of
nieces and nephews. Services 9 a.m. Tuesday, Heights Chapel, with
reader Ed J. WINSTON officiating. Body will be taken to Tulsa, Okla.,
for burial under the direction of Moore-Eastland Funeral Home.
Interment Memorial Park, Tulsa. HEIGHTS FUNERAL HOME, 862-8844
[From the Houston Post, 12/21/1971, p. 23C]
Name: Veston C Brooks Death Date: 20 December 1971 Death County: HARRIS
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Sad Death of Mrs. John COBB [Estelle BROOKS]
On Saturday, Nov. 8th, 1930, at eight o'clock, the death angel visited
the home of Mr. John COBB, and took form him his precious wife. She had
been in declining health for some time, but never complained. All was
done that loving hands could do, but God saw fit to carry her home where
there will never be any more parting. She lived a Christian life. All
loved her who knew her. She was in the full bloom of life and was a model
and exemplary young woman. Always devoted to her family, always mindful
of their welfare. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and six small
children, four boys and two daughters, three sisters, Mrs. Albert HICKS
and Mrs. W. O. HICKS of near Georgiana, Mrs. Tully LAIRD[LORD] of Montgomery,
and six brothers, Mr. Edd BROOKS of Perkinston; Mr. Bob BROOKS of Wiggins,
Miss., Mr. Veston BROOKS of Tulsa, Okla., Mr. Minnow[sic] BROOKS of Montgomery,
Mrs. [Mr.?] Horace BROOKS of Grand Bay, and Mr. Abb BROOKS of near Georgiana.
Oh! How sad it was to give up Aunt Estelle. Oh, how lonely the hours and sad
the days when the loved one passes away.
Grieve not dear husband and children, for dear Aunt Estelle has gone to heaven
to receive her reward. We can't understand why God has taken you from your
husband and small children, but God doeth all things well.
The sudden call did not find her unprepared to meet her maker. She has lived
a noble life, had been a devout member of the church since in early life, and
the esteem by which she was held by the family and the community attested the
loving place she filled in all hearts.
Oh, how sweet to breathe your name as in life we loved you dearly and in death
we do the same. We love you dear wife and mother. In our sweet and loving home,
how well we can remember those happpy days, spent and gone. Sleep on, dear wife
and mother, take thy rest. We loved you, but God loves you best. We hope to meet
you in heaven some day.
-----Written by her niece
[from the Butler County News, Nov. 13, 1930]
Name: Eatelle (John) Cobb Death Date: Nov 1930 Death County: Butler
Volume: 50 Roll: 2 Page #: 24766
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LITTLE BROOKS CHILD DIES
Harold, the little 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ab BROOKS, died this
morning at a Montgomery hospital from the effects of a peanut hull which
accidentally caught in his windpipe.
The accident occurred Tuesday. All efforts to dislodge the hull were
fruitless and on Wednesday he was carried to specialists in Montgomery
who were unable to relieve him.
The heartbroken parents have the sympathy of all in their great loss.
[12-23-1926 BCN]
Obituary
On Thursday morning, Dec. 23, at 6:50 o'clock, the sweet spirit of little
Harold Edwin BROOKS, small son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. BROOKS, went back to
the Father who gave it. He was sick only two days and nights, but oh, how
he did suffer. He had whooping cough and while eating peanuts Tuesday morning
had a coughing spell and half a peanut went down his windpipe. He was rushed
to Montgomery to Dr. THIGPEN, reaching there in less than three hours after it
happened. They took him immediately to the operating room and tried to find it
but failed. About seven o'clock he was carried back and an incision made and a
tube placed in his throat through which he breathed the remainder of the time.
He seemed to revive and rested some that night, but the next day, Wednesday, his
suffering was something terrible till two o'clock, when he was carried back to
the operating room and the peanut removed. He revived and rested well until
midnight when he became restless for an hour, then quieted down and rested
again until six o'clock, when he began struggling for breath and suffered beyond
description until 6:50 when God said it's enough, come up higher where there
will be no more suffering.
We bow in sorrow at the taking of little Harold, feeling that while the ripened
fruit must be gathered, it seems cruel that the bud should be taken before it
has time to unfold into blossom. We will try to accept the cross and bear it,
knowing that the bud will yet blossom and bear fruit in the angel land, where
the spirit of this pure child has so early flown.
Little Harold was a sweet child endearing himself to all with whom he met, even
the neighbors all dearly loved him. He was two years, 7 months and two days old
when the end came. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers and two sisters to
mourn his loss. But God doeth all things well. We realize our loss is Heaven's gain.
-----One who loved him.
[from the Butler County News, 1-26-1927]
Name: Harold E. Brooks Death Date: Dec 1926 Death County: Montgomery
Volume: 59 Roll: 2 Page #: 29085
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Death of Mrs. BINION [Elizabeth BROOKS Binion]
Mrs. E. C. BINION died at the home of her son Robert BINION after an illness of
several days. She was 87 years of age April 23, and was born in Macon, Ga.,
and moved to Butler County 58 years ago. Her husband preceded her to the grave
many years, dying soon after the war. She was a consistent member of the
Methodist church a number of years. Funeral services were conducted by her
pastor, Rev. J. F. PRICE, and burial was made at the family burying lot at
Sellers graveyard three miles south of Georgiana.
Those from out of town attending the funeral of Mrs. BINION were:
T. E. BINION, Dothan; W. H. BINION and wife, Flomaton; E. M. BINION
and family, Evergreen; Mrs. ARCHIBALD, Selma; Mrs. John J. FLOWERS
and Mrs. Bernard STEINER, of Montgomery; Mrs. ROGERS of Brantley and
Mrs. Wm. ROGERS if Amerous (sic), Ga.
[from the Butler County News, July 8, 1915]
Mrs. BINION
Whereas, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in His infinite
wisdom has seen fit to remove from this earthly abode and take
her to that Home of the faithful followers of the lowly Man of
Nazarine, Mrs. BINION, of Georgiana, Alabama, the sainted mother
of our beloved brother, E. M. BINION, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the members of Armor Lodge No. 31 Knights of Pythias,
extend their profound sympathy and condolence to brother BINION in
his bereavement.
Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be filed in
the archives of this lodge and a copy of same be furnished brother
BINION, and that a copy be furnished the county papers and the Butler
County News, of Georgiana, Alabama with the request to publish same.
Respectfully submitted,
W. B. JAMES,
Byron TISDALE,
Committee.
[7-29-1915]
Name: Elizabeth Binion Death Date: 07 Jul 1915 Death County: Butler
Volume: 3 Certificate: 301 Roll: 1
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Mrs. W. F. BROOKS died Friday June 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs. Curtis BROOKS.
She was a member of the Methodist Church in McKenzie, aged 76 years, 11 months,
and 3 days. She is survived by four children: Curtiss BROOKS, McKenzie; Jack
BROOKS, Chapman; Beeland BROOKS, Georgiana; and Jennie BROOKS, McKenzie; also
23 grandchildren. She was buried at South Butler Cemetery Saturday morning,
June 9; service by Rev. METCALF.--obit by oldest granddaughter, Mrs. J. O. CLIPPER
[from the Butler County News, June 21, 1934]
Name: Frances Brooks Death Date: Jun 1934 Death County: Butler
Volume: 25 Roll: 3 Page #: 12277
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Wm. BROOKS, 48, of Beat 14, committed suicide by gun on Oct. 3, 1915.
A businessman at Rhodes, he was experiencing financial problems. His
wife received an accidental wound to the hand in trying to prevent him.
Sad Tragedy at Rhodes
One of the saddest tragedies happened at this place early Sunday
morning when Mr. Will BROOKS accidently shot his wife and then
shot himself. His wife, as we understand it, tried to prevent him
from killing himself and in doing so was shot through the right hand
when it discharged. BROOKS then free again turned the gun on himself,
the shot entering his head, tearing the top part completely off. It
was necessary to amputate Mrs. BROOKS' fingers. At this time, she is
resting very well. Trouble over business affairs is said to be the
cause of the shooting. Mr. BROOKS was 50 some years old, and our
community has lost a good man and neighbor. He leaves a wife and other
relatives. His untimely death is a great shock to the entire community,
and I do hope and trust he has gone to a better place. the writer can
only say I've known him all my life and never heard an ill word spoken
of him in my life. I pray God's richest blessings upon his bereaved
family. Interment was made at Wesley Chapel Monday at 11 o'clock.
Rev. Jim SMYTHE conducted the services and preached a very impressive sermon.
[from the Butler County News, Oct. 7, 1915]
Name: Will Brooks Death Date: 03 Oct 1915 Death County: Butler
Volume: 3 Certificate: 306 Roll: 1
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DEATHS
MRS. SUSAN ANNIE BROWN
Mrs. Susan Annie BROWN, age 89, beloved and much esteemed resident of
Castleberry, passed away at ther home on Sunday, August 18 following a
lingering illness.
Funeral services were held at 11 A. M. Tuesday, Conducted by Rev. Percy
SALTER and Rev. McGRAW. She was a devoted member of the Holiness Church.
Interment was in Holland Cemetery with Cope Funeral Home directing.
She is survived by two sons, Robert S. BROWN and William E. BROWN of
Mobile; one daughter, Mrs. Ida POWELL, Castleberry.
Pall bearers were: Jack HOLLAND, David HARDIN, Edd SHIPP, Cliff SULLIVAN,
Botch BREWTON, Henry KERSEY.
[8-27-1957 Evergreen Courant]
Name: Susan A Brown Death Date: 18 Aug 1957 Death County: Conecuh
Volume: 32 Certificate: 15807 Roll: 5
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Died in this city on Wednesday morning last, the 7th, inst., Mr. Jessie E.
BRUNDAGE, in the eighty-second year of his age. The deceased came to Greenville
from near Leon, Crenshaw county something more than a year ago, to make his home
with that of his son, Mr. Henry BRUNDAGE. He had been in very feeble health ever
since he came to Greenville, and for several months was suffering from dropsy which
was the immediate cause of his death. Mr. Brundage was a devoted Mason, and knowing
that he would not live long he wrote to the lodge of which he was a member and had
them to request the Lodge in Greenville to bury him with Masonic honors when he died,
and in obedience to that request Eureka Lodge took charge of the remains and the
beautiful ceremony of that ancient order was gone through at the grave.
The deceased came to this state many years ago from Georgia and located near
Leon,