County. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Slocomb and the boy was buried at Midland City, the old family home. He had long been a sufferer from Bright's disease, and had but recently returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., wither he went for relief. Miss Latimer is survived
The deceased is survived by his wife and five children. Miss Era Sellers died Saturday after a lingering illness of several months. Elizabeth, the little four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. (Geneva County Reaper, 18 Nov 1921, P 5. cemeteries, death records Geneva County, AL Obituaries and Funeral Home Records, Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home Obituaries, Geneva News reached here Saturday morning that Mrs. George Strickland, a well-known lady of this place, died at her home near Bonifay Friday night. Being well and favorably known throughout Southeast Alabama, the last sad rights of Mr. Metcalf were attended by friends and acquaintances for many miles distant. Johnson, Cecil B. Johnson and K.C. Geneva County Reaper Hartford News-Herald. Elder H. A. Smith, of Slocomb, preached an able and impressive sermon upon the resurrection of the dead. Transcribed by SLH), SHAFER, EARL
SPIKES, POLLY
of Dothan, and Mrs. Margaret Steetle of Andalusia; one son - Sidney F. Latimer,
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LATIMER FAMILY OBITUARIES Geneva, Alabama 1896-1965 compiled & contributed by Susan O'Keefe MAR 2006, orion32@netzero.net Geneva County Reaper - Saturday, March 28, 1896 - Dr. Sidney F. Latimer. P.M. METCALF'S DEATH- Geneva county suffered a severe loss last Saturday afternoon when P. M. Metcalf, of Hartford, passed to his final reward. You can click this link to create an obituary. Transcribed by SLH)
Geneva County Reaper. She was sadly missed last Sunday. (Geneva County Reaper, 20 Jan 1922, P 1. Transcribed by SLH)
We sure were sorry to learn that little Edward Andrews had departed this life.
MOSS, EMMA
Darling Lodge N. 196, F. & AM., will hold Masonic funeral of Daniel B. (Samson, Ala.) 1906-1940s, Samson: Samson Ledger. Bancroft and OBryant. She was 87. Transcribed by SLH)
He has host of friends and admirers in Geneva County, who sincerely wish peace to his ashes.(Geneva County Reaper, 28 July 1922, P 1. HOME
Geneva, Ala., desire to pay this tribute of appreciation to her memory. January 21, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. Little Alma Messer, child of Joe Messer died last week. He was entirely well on retiring, and a member of his family in the same room with him did not discover any indication of illness during the night, but when it was attempted to awake him he was already cold. and Mrs. W.B. (Stokes obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 31 Aug 1923, P 6.
Uncle Mack leaves three sons, three daughters, twenty-eight grandchildren, about the same number of great grandchildren, numerous other relatives and hosts of friends to mourn his death. He was 91. February 8, 2023. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 6. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Jan 1923, P 1. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Sept 1922, P 3. T. E. Ross conducted the services. Simply browse the Genevas obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name.
(Geneva County Reaper, 12 May 1922, P 1. To the bereaved parents and family, we extend our sympathies. most profound and tender sympathy and point them to the great Redeemer for
so sorely miss her presence in the home, and our prayers commend them to Him
Dennis McLendon, a well-known citizen of Geneva, dropped dead suddenly last Thursday afternoon and was interred in the colored cemetery here on the following Monday afternoon. The remains of Mrs. Warren Simmons, of Mississippi, were buried at Corner Creek church last week. He was about 65, a local Methodist preacher and one of the countys most highly esteemed citizens. Geneva County obituaries, unlike death records, contain detailed information about the person's life - not just the name and date of death. Transcribed by SLH)
Mr. Johnson Geneva county loses the best friend she has ever known. Transcribed by SLH), AUSLEY (Infant)
Transcribed by SLH), MCGOWIN, A.P. old school. The family has our greatest sympathy. Resolved,
Danny Branch, officiating. Transcribed by SLH), HOMENEWS INDEX DEATH INDEX OBIT INDEX. (Mrs. Reuben Mims obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 21 Dec 1923, P. 2. Transcribed by SLH)
SMITH, (Son)
Mr. Metcalf was a native of Dale county, having been born near Ozark. these pages do so in recognition of its free, non-commercial distribution,
23, with Rev. (Geneva County Reaper, 24 Mar 1922, P 3. Jr. of Geneva, ala. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Noah H. Mixon, the Samson attorney who last Wednesday drank ammonia through a mistake, succumbed to the effects of the poisonous drug Friday morning. (Mrs. Atkins obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 15 June 1923, P 5. Transcribed by SLH). Harper New Brockton;
(Geneva County Reaper, 15 Sept 1922, P 4. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Stokes died last week. U.S. Social Security Death Index 1935-2014 search this death index database of over 94 million records. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Morris, Sr., departed this life Wednesday morning.
Geneva Mirror 1894-1894 Newspapers.com. SMITH, JAMES
County Reaper ObituariesGeneva County, USGenWeb Alabama Archives, Geneva H. H. Haygood was in charge of the funeral service. since 1897, died Thursday night in a Dothan Hospital after a short illness.
Rev. Last Saturday evening this community was much shocked on hearing of the death of Mrs. Johnnie McKinnon, wife of Luther McKinnon. Surviving are his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Pearl Meggs of Adams, Tenn., Mrs. Edward Bowers of Westville, Mrs. Benny Adams, of Crestview, Mrs. Houston Aplin of Samson, Mrs. Lynn Baxley of Tampa, Mrs. Rounell Jackson of Opp; a step-daughter, Mrs. Vera Mae Nowling of DeFuniak Springs; six sons, Houston, Welton and Eddie, all of Samson, John R. of DeFuniak Springs, Cecil of Foley and Jesse of Fort Benning; a step-son, T.J. Lindsey of DeFuniak Springs; 42 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Fraternity has lost one of its truest and most faithful members, an explary
Mrs. Matrilda Alexander, aged 88, died Thursday at the home of her son-in-law, S. Lisenby, assistant postmaster at this place. to take up his chosen profession -- that of physician. these pages is prohibited--Copyright is retained by the author/contributor
Mrs. Atkins, who resided on Mr. Newells place, departed this life last Sunday afternoon and was laid to rest at Coffee Springs. He was extensively engaged in turpentine and real estate activities. ADAIR, Mrs. L.M. The remains of Ms. Kate Smiths son, who was killed in France, were brought back to Pondtown and buried there on day last week. loss of a loving husband. Earl, the only child of Rev. County, AL obituaries, deaths, cemetery and NOTE: Additional records that apply to Geneva County are also on the Alabama Newspapers and Obituaries page. Devotedly, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. The remains were interred in
(Mrs. Ethel Alford obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 02 February 1923, P 3. Obituaries at USGenWeb Archives She was a mother of Mrs. Robert Haddon. bow to the wise dispensation of an all wise God, who doeth all things well,
He told Chief Jernigan about the car and the gruesome find followed. They immediately held an inquest. Steward obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 23 Dec 1921, P 5. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 . He was laid to rest at Antioch church. ALEXANDER, (Infant)
Mr. Keith and every attention that devoted relatives and friends could bestow
South Alabamian 1886-1887 Newspapers.com. US Obituary Collection 1930-Current search millions of obituaries in of Geneva and by Mrs. Mary Sollie, Ozark; Hugh Johnson, Montgomery, Mrs. Ed
He passed to the great beyond Saturday night at 8 oclock. Transcribed by HEH), Mrs. Marlow departed this life Monday and was laid to rest in Thurston cemetery Tuesday. two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Louise Noblin of Century, Fla. And Nell Latimer,
LDSGenealogy.com is privately owned and is not an official site of FamilySearch International or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Bottoms, Billy Wilkins, infant of Roman Hall, Mary S. Cottle, James Paramore, Florence Slate, infant of S. B. Geohagan, Maggie Godwin, Izar Earnest Norris, Dan Kirkland. The extent of the injury to the Smith children is not yet determined. Will Maund, who formerly lived here and was a son-in-law of John Kinsaul, died Sunday. She is survived
(Geneva County Reaper, 22 Feb 1924, P 4. Tommy Bennett McKinnon. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1910s-1929, Slocomb: Slocomb Observer.
He left many relatives and friends to mourn his sad loss. At Chickamauga Creek he was shot down and believed to be dead by his comrades, but a belt worn by him, apparently saved his life. Died- At the residence of Capt. While she lay suffering agonies, she was forced to witness three large hogs devour her three-months-old child, which she laid on the ground while she worked. Geneva Journal 1899-1902 Newspapers.com. Medical aid was at once summoned, but nothing could be done to relieve the sufferer. "Tracking Your Roots"
Transcribed by SLH), Deaths in Geneva County during the month of April, 1922: Lucy Watson, Mary Watson, John Quincy Phillips, Bonnie Lee Belin, William James Bottoms, infant of Wiley McCoy, Mary Harris Mrs. Cora Stevens, Monroe Caraway, William J. Crestview, Fla.S. Those who viewed the remains of Mr. Slocomb at the scene of the tragedy state that three bullets pierced the breast of Mr. Slocomb, any one of which would have been fatal. The youngest of four children and the only boy, he grew up in the small town of Opp, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. John Gray, of Abbeville, attended the funeral on Sunday of Mrs. Grays aunt, Mrs. D. G. McInnis. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 May 1922, P 5. Cornelius G. Turner, 55 years of age, foreman of the plant was also killed by the explosion. Date: 189? Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Geneva. METCALF, Mrs. DALLAS
The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore died suddenly Thursday night. (Hartford, Ala.) 1900s-1914, Hartford: Hartford Times. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 28 Nov 1919. (Geneva County Reaper, 02 Apr 1920, P 2. Uncle Bill, as he was commonly known by his friends, is survived by a number of relatives and numerous friends. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 2. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 21 Nov 1919. (Hartford, Ala.) 1900-1900s, Hartford: News-Herald. He is survived by a wife and three children, W. I. Aycock, Mrs. Janie Bullock, of Geneva, and Mrs. Ella Sellers of Coffee Springs. SIMMONS, Mrs. He leaves several sons, who also live in the vicinity of Samson. of all of whom is extended to the wife, child, brothers and sisters of a man
SMITH, (Son)
Geneva (Geneva, The Geneva Journal, 28 Dec 1899, p3. He attended the medical college at Mobile, and just before his death
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday . Mrs. J. W. Mathews departed this life Saturday morning. (Hartford, Ala.) 1980-Current, Hartford: Hartford News. Geneva: Geneva County Citizen. He had suffered for many months. Public Meetings. Willie Bee McGowan, a little girl who lived with her grandmother, Mrs. John Kinsaul, died Thursday morning. Evans conducted the sad rites. Burial will follow at Lowery Church of Christ Cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of, Reuben Howard McDuffie of Samson passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Transcribed by SLH), SELLARS, ARNOLD
(Slocomb, Ala.) 1940s-1956, Slocomb: Slocomb News and the Slocomb Observer. be sadly missed by the whole county and most especially Geneva. Transcribed by HEH), MARTIN, (Daughter)
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The remains were laid to rest in the Christian Home cemetery Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva. He was born on January 16, 1937 to Ollie J Spurlin and Exa Ellis Spurlin. Alexander departed this life last Thursday, and the remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Friday afternoon. (Hartford, Ala.) 1914-1940s, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. He was 82 years of age the day before his death. Milliage, the 9-year-old invalid son of Reuben Ard, died Sunday, the 30th of December. Obituaries were generally published in about 1890 or later, though in some areas they were printed previously. by 5 daughters -- Mrs. Alice Leigh Winter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mrs. Carolyn
Mrs. McGowin became uneasy and inquiry was made and it was found that he had not gone to Red Level, so searching parties were formed and all the roads leading out of Andalusia were searched in vain during the night. The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy. Transcribed by SLH)
Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Geneva obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Transcribed by SLH) . other records. Hugh L. Johnson of Dothan; and one daughter Mrs. Mike Sollie, Jr. of Ozark;
He leaves a wife and four children and a host of relative and friends to mourn his departure. past 6 months at legacy.com STRICKLAND, Mrs. K.Z. At the time of his death he was serving in the U. S. Navy. Faulk in Geneva. This car was standing there as he went toward Florala and remained in the same place as he returned, he said, but he did not give the matter any thought until he heard of Mr. McGowan being missing. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sellars and the remains were interred in the family burial ground, 6 miles north of Geneva, last Sunday, at 9 a.m.(Geneva Journal, 24 Aug 1899, p3. Get Directions. (Wilson Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 17 Aug 1923, P 6. He came to Geneva county in 1897 and entered the mercantile business. Transcribed by Heather Holley)
SMITH, W.C.
Miss Tessa,
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Numerous trees and power lines were down. McLeod, departed this life Wednesday morning at 1:30 o'clock after a few days illness. STRICKLAND, Mrs. GEORGE
One of the most horrible tragedies to ever occur in the Darlington community, happened Monday afternoon at 4 oclock when Howard Greggs accidentally discharged a load of shot into the head of James Spears, his brother-in-law, blowing the entire top of his head off and killing him instantly. C. S. Thomas officiating. MURPHY, DAISY
therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother, the Masonic
Andalusia, Jan. 12.Boney Adkison, 45, farmer, residing near Adellum school, three and a half miles from Andalusia, was instantly killed at noon today when a single coal car bore down upon him in the yards of the Central of Georgia Railroad at a siding just opposite the shops of the Andalusia Manufacturing Company. County, Transcribed by SLH)
He was 44 years old and is survived by a wife, Eula Maloy, and five children. Transcribed by HEH)
Mrs. Babe Messer passed to the great beyond last Tuesday and was buried at Christian Home Wednesday. Mrs. Baby Stafford and little infant died last Monday night and were laid to rest in the Mt. Her remains were laid to rest in Christian Home cemetery on Thursday afternoon. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 Apr 1922, P 6. (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Nov 1923, P 1. Both lanes were closed as the scene was cleared. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, June 14, 1916 - Transcribed by Jeanie Neil, SKIPPER, BETTY
perpetual peace. Transcribed by SLH)
(Geneva County Reaper, 16 Nov 1923, P 2. Department of Veterans Affairs Death Mr. Stembridge, an aged man living above Wicksburg, died last week. The Geneva County Reaper, Geneva County's community newspaper At Nashville, he and his superior officer were captured in advance of the army. other records. MILLS, LEE
in the Geneva cemetery. Geneva County, AL (Mrs. Sarah McInnis obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 20 Jan 1922, P 1. Death and marriage notices may appear earlier. only ended when ill health disqualified her for work of any kind. after weeks of severe illness, leaving a devoted wife and bate to mourn the
The remains were laid to rest in Poplar Head cemetery Saturday morning. of the material and publication to any medium, electronic or non-electronic,
Ewart McKinnon, youngest brother of our townsman, Luther McKinnon, died at DeFuniak Springs on Tuesday. This good woman led an exemplary life, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a teacher in the Sunday School. County, (Hartford, Ala.) 1959-1980, Samson: Geneva County News. Mr. Smith was 30 years of age. Transcribed by SLH) AUSLEY (Infant) The death angel called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ausley Friday morning and took their four-day-old baby home to heaven. men in the personage of S. F. Latimer, Sr. Mr. Latimer died at 6 oclock
There was a beautiful decoration of flowers. Samson, Ala., May 20--Two are dead and three injured as a result of a terrific electric storm which swept over this section about 6:30 this evening. These young people were very popular here, where they have lived since their marriage, some six years ago. (Geneva County Reaper, 17 Feb 1922, P 3. of the family throughout this whole section doubtless regret to learn of the
Sorrells Funeral Home Obituaries SPEARS, JAMES
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Jimmy Loyd Caraway. Clipping found in Geneva County Reaper in Geneva, Alabama on Mar 23, 1950. member of the family. C. J. He will
Geneva County, AL Death Records at USGenWeb Archives SMITH, Dr. W.W.
Many of her relatives and friends regret her demise. Mr. McKinnon is survived by his wife, Jenell King McKinnon; daughters, Kim Phillips & husband, Robert, Michelle Mock & husband, Bryan, Renee Ballard & husband, Jody and Lisa Arthur & husband, Rob; sons, Lamar McKinnon . MESSER, Mrs. BABE
Several of this community attended the funeral of Mrs. K. Z. Strickland Monday afternoon at Pondtown. At the time of his death he was one of the most prominent merchants in the county and the largest livestock buyer and shipper in this section of the state. Transcribed by SLH)
She was a wonderful mother who loved her family and loved the Lord. STEWARD, C.J. It is stated that he was endeavoring to put a belt on a rapidly revolving pulley, when in some way his clothing got caught between the belt and the wheel and he was almost instantly crushed into eternity before the machinery could be brought to a standstill. was contemplating a completion of his studies, after which it was intention
all of Geneva. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 2. She was 89 years old. Mr. ONeal, regarded as one of the states ablest lawyers, had been actively identified with Alabamas political and industrial history since his early manhood. STANLEY, WALTER
She was the daughter of Mrs. Sarah E. Collins, of Hartford, was 26 years old and is survived by her husband, Jake Alexander, and four small children, one but three days old.
County, McCRONE, Mrs. H.M.
(Geneva County Reaper, 30 Apr 1920, P 2. . Bozie Bullock, third member of the party, was slightly hurt. Latimer,
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"Uncle Bill," as he was commonly .
The remains were taken to Goodwater cemetery for interment Tuesday evening where funeral services were conducted by Rev. their family origins. U.S. Social Security Death Index 1935-2014 search this death index database of over 94 million records (Geneva County Reaper, 08 Sept 1922, P 1. The funeral cortege was one of the largest, if not the largest, ever held in the county. Patricia Ann Kelly Keen. Geneva Record 1887-1892 Newspapers.com. The Smith boy was killed while passing through the hall of their home in Samson when the bolt of lightning struck the house, doing slight damage to the front door and injuring the three other children who were in another room. universe to remove from our midst our much esteemed and beloved brother, Dr.
He was a color bearer and therefore ever in the thickest of the fighting. The whole
The remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Friday afternoon. Mr. Tommy Bennett McKinnon, age 80, of Opp, Alabama passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home. over 50,000 links to genealogy databases Try 7 Days Free to get access to 836 million+ pages, Walter L Smith - Obituary - Geneva County Reaper (AL) 3-23-1950, Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. Sam Totten and Rev. (Hartford, Ala.) 1956-1959, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. But night came on and he had not returned.
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had been engaged in the mercantile business in Geneva for many years. It is said that Mr. Metcalf had been in poor health for several months but that his death was unexpected. She leaves a husband, infant child, mother, brother, sister and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death. He was known all over Southeast Alabama, and all those who knew him loved him, for he was looked upon as everybodys friend.(Geneva county Reaper, 16 Jan 1920, P 1. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon, the funeral being attended by a large number. Interment was made in the Christian Home cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Rev. DJ officiating. McLENDON, DENNIS
METCALF, M.P. Mr. J.E. Last Monday Howard Greggs accidentally shot and killed Mr. Spears. Austin received a telegram Tuesday night that his brother, Mr. M.F. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Jun 1922, P 3. Transcribed by SLH), McGOWAN, WILLIE
Uncle Bill Spears, of near Marl, fell dead last Monday morning. She was 76 years old. MIMS, Mrs. REUBEN
Geneva Obituaries at tributes.com However, before he reached his destination Smith surrendered his forces to the Federals. Note: Affiliate links are used within the directory on this site and a small contribution goes to the website for some purchases made. Four, Mr. Allen LeVon Johnston, age 92, of Opp, Alabama passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home. (Geneva County Reaper, 26 Mar 1920, P 2. including obituaries, Transcribed by SLH)
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, has claimed the lives of a Georgiana woman and a Brewton woman. (Geneva County Reaper, 08 June 1923, P 2. Transcribed by SLH)
3. Transcribed by SLH), MATHEWS, J.W. Transcribed by Heather Holley). (Geneva County Reaper, 22 June 1923, P 5. Mr. McKinnon is survived by his wife, Jenell King McKinnon; daughters, Kim Phillips & husband, Robert, Michelle Mock & husband, Bryan, Renee Ballard & husband, Jody and Lisa Arthur & husband, Rob; sons, Lamar McKinnon and Ronnie, Mrs. Evelyn Nix Kilcrease, age 88, of Opp, Alabama passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery. The remains were taken to Mt. The many friends
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Snuggs was buried at Wesley Chapel Sunday evening. Samson, Ala. Jan. 21 - Special - R. R. Alford, 86, died at the home of his son, "Bink" Alford, six miles east of here Saturday night. Any commercial use, without the consent of the host/author
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Samson with Rev. Transcribed by SLH), MAUND, WILL
Latimer and one sister, Miss Tessa Latimer,
(Geneva, The Geneva Journal, 23 Nov 1899, p1.
Mr. Johnston is survived by his daughter, Lyn Johnston Taken & husband, Don; son, Mark Johnston & wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Zackary Johnston & wife, Ashley, and Caleb Johnston & wife, Rebekah; and great-grandchildren, Olivia Johnston and Asher, Our dear mother, Ruby Gordon Wratchford, 89, of Andalusia, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2023. A number of witnesses were examined, and both of the defendants proved conclusively that at the time of the killing they were at some other point. SUMMERLIN, T.
and he numbered as his friends every person of his acquaintance, the sympathy
MALOY, DAN
The bereaved mother and brother and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. Obituaries at funeral.com The defendants had a preliminary trial Saturday before Justice of the Peace H.L. [2] It is published by Mo Pujol and edited by Katherine Hepperle. Mr. Mosely was one of the old-time pioneer preachers in this section of the state and was one of that noble trinity composed of John F. Register, A. T. Sims and himself. He had left his home about seven oclock on Headland Avenue and had reached Newton Street on Foster when he was stricken. (Geneva, Ala.) 1901-1910s, Geneva: Geneva Record. Mr. Latimer died at the residence of his father-in-law,
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. He was fifteen years of age. She leaves a father, mother, brother, four sisters, many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. and four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Till, New Brockton; Mrs. B.H. He had been sick only a few days with that fatal fever when death's messenger came. The services were conducted by Rev. Jr., Norvelle Latimer, A.J. The death angel called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ausley Friday morning and took their four-day-old baby home to heaven. Latimer. Mr. Armstrong was dragged some 15 feet and severely injured and died Tuesday morning at 8 oclock. Allen, which occurred near here August 6th was one of the saddest this community has ever known. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. (Charley Stanley obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 20 Apr 1923, P 5. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 July 1922, P 2. Transcribed by Heather Holley)
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(F. M. Slocomb obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. The Opp News. MOSELEY, P.L. The remains were laid to rest at Leonia cemetery. Monday afternoon about 4 oclock the 18-year-old daughter of W. Y. Martin was struck by lightning and instantly killed while picking cotton on her fathers farm near Gilleys mill, northwest of Hartford. (Geneva County Reaper, 19 May 1922, P 8. Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current (Geneva, Ala.) 1886-1880s, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. The McDougald boy was killed at the home of his parents about three miles out from Samson on the plantation of R. L. Barrow. familysearch.org Newspaper The South Alabamian. Transcribed by SLH), SMITH, ROY
Burial was in
character of charity, the country a noble citizen, the Sabbath School a wise
Mr. Sauls was an old confederate soldier and has made his home in this county for many years. (Geneva, Ala.) 1887-1890s, Geneva: Mirror. That in the death of Mrs. Johnson this Auxiliary has lost a member who was
DothanTwo old and highly respected citizens of Dothan and Houston county, have passed into the great unknown this week. Opp/Covington County Meetings. (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Jun 1922, P 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family,
SUMMERLIN, Mrs. JOHN
Mrs. Dallas Metcalf, who has long been a bed-ridden invalid, passed to her final reward Monday night between ten and eleven oclock. Alabama Tombstone Project search cemetery transcriptions for (Judge Floyd McGowan obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 25 Nov 1921, P 4. Rev. Winter. Sunday morning marked the passing of another of Genevas leading business
comfort, strength and consolation in this their sad bereavement, and while
(Geneva County Reaper, 04 Aug 1922, P. 2. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Mar 1920, P 1. Newspaper The Mirror. She was a
SMITH, J.M. MOORE, Mrs. A.F. (Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Az., March 11, 1896), OGLETREE, ED
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Mrs. Daisy Murphy was called from this world by the death angel on last Wednesday night. Geneva County Reaper. Her relatives have our sympathy. Dr. W. W. Smith, former member of the state legislature, who died Thursday, was buried with Masonic honors at Eden Cemetery, late Friday, the funeral being attended by a large number of friends. He commanded the love and respect of all who knew him. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad bereavement. Mrs. Bertha Leigh Latimer, age 86 of 307 Academy Street, a resident of Geneva
The remains of Will Smith, who was killed in the World War in July of 1918, have been returned home and were buried in Pondtown cemetery last Friday. Aunt Polly Spikes passed to the great beyond last Wednesday night at 7 oclock and was laid to rest in the Hendrix graveyard Thursday afternoon. Will Simmons Killed by Bolt at Geneva
Ogletree was carried to a Dothan hospital at 6 oclock Saturday evening. After they had engaged in friendly conversation for a few minutes, he pointed the gun at Spears and jokingly said, Well, I could sure get a good bead on you. Spears laughed, and as Howard lowered the gun it fired, his finger evidently pressing the trigger. Albert J. Latimer, 65, a life-long resident of Geneva died Sunday morning
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Newspaper Obituaries in Geneva, Alabama. SPEARS, BILL Uncle Bill Spears, of near Marl, fell dead last Monday morning. Mrs. H. M. McCrone departed this life Wednesday morning after an illness of a few days. For more information on how to locate offline newspapers, see our article on Locating Offline Newspapers. the Geneva cemetery. Transcribed by SLH)
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