1957 SUBMITTED OBITUARIES
Submitted by
Patsy M. McCoy:
Please note that these are not Patsy's family members. She has been kind enough to share this information that she has encountered.
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MRS. BERTHA MAE BARKER/PARKER
Elba Clipper
1-17-1957
Mrs. Bertha Parker Dies on Wednesday
Mrs. Bertha Mae Barker, 52 died Wednesday, Jan. 9, following a long illness. She was highly esteemed by a large number of friends.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh A. Barker; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Smith of Geneva; her father, Walter B. Wilson of Kinston; three sisters, Mrs. Bell Hargrove, Mrs. Vera Hellman of Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. James Spillers of Tavarres, Fla. four brothers, J. W. Wilson, W. V. Wilson, Jr.; M. D. Wilson all of Samson; Glen Wilson of Geneva and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from new Prospect Baptist Church with Rev, Paul Higrion and J. W. Lester officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
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One place has the last name as Parker and two places has the last name Barker.....????
MRS. THELMA HUDSON BATSON
Elba Clipper
8-29-1957
Mother of 2 Young Children Dies at 29
Mrs. Thelma H. Batson, aged 29, wife of C. F. Batson of Troy highway, died Thursday, Aug. 22.
She is survived by a young son, Charles R. Batson and a young daughter, Lois Batson; her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hudson; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Nolin, Mrs. Alice Houston, Mrs. Gertrude Smart and Mrs. Carry Mount all of Elba and Mrs. Kayron Osborn of Columbus, Ga.; three brothers, Haisten Hudson and Deroe Hudson of Elba and Ross Hudson of Phenix City.
Funeral services were held Friday from the Shady Grove church with Rev. Mr. Seay officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home in charge.
MRS. DAISY BRUCE
Elba Clipper
1-3-1957
Mrs. Daisy Bruce (no age) who had been residing with her sister, Starlight Williams in Elba for the past several years, died on Tuesday in an Ozark hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Bruce, prior to coming to Elba, served as postmistress at Goodwater for a number of years.
Survivors include two sisters, Starlight Williams of Elba and Mrs. Will Selman of Goodwater.
Funeral services will be held Thursday Jan. 3 from Goodwater Methodist Church with interment in Goodwater cemetery.
MRS. ANNIE RUSHING BRUNSON
Elba Clipper
4-18-1957
Mrs. Annie Brunson Dies
Mrs. Annie Rushing Brunson, widow of the late William M. Brunson, widely known former Elba citizen die Tuesday evening, April 10 at 6:20 of a heart attack, She suffered a slight heart attack a week earlier but seemed to be recovering. Mr. Brunson died in 1947.
Mrs. Brunson was born in Coffee County November 1898 daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Rushing pioneer settlers in the county. She was married to William M. Brunson in 1919. She was a member of the Elba First Baptist Church.
For many years she was actively identified with the religious educational social and business affairs of the community.
Survivors include three sons, Lister, Jack and Jerry Brunson all of Elba; two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Pittman Jr. of Enterprise and Mrs. Ned Folmar of Goshen; one brother, Dyke Rushing, Samson; five sisters, Mrs. J. B. Pinckard, Chipley, Fla.; Mrs. Lillian Bryan, Mulberry, Fla.; Mrs. Cosby Winter, Valdosta, Ga.; Mrs. Sam Cheadle, Bellcourt, S. D.; Mrs. Horace Knowles, Lakeland, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Johnny, Bill and Craig Pittman, Barbara and Jackie Brunson, W. Folmar and Alice Brunson.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 PM at the Elba First Baptist Church with Rev. M. L. Seay officiating assisted by Rev. O. Sims of Clayton.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
MRS. E. L. ETHEL BRYAN
Elba Clipper
5-2-1957
Mrs. E. L. (Ethel) Bryan life-ling and highly esteemed resident of Zoar community died Monday night at her home. She had a host of friends. She was 70 years of age.
Surviving include her husband, E. L. Bryan, Zoar community; six daughters, Mrs. Voncile Rushing, Mrs. Crocker and Mrs. Annie R. Williams al of Elba, Rt. 2; Mrs. Mary Agnes Cook, Mrs. Mildred Kemp and Mrs. Maurine Nelson all of Elba Rt. 5; three sons, Bill Bryan and Foy Bryan both of Elba, Rt. 5 and Edlow Bryan of West Elba.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 AM at the Beaver Dam Primitive Baptist Church with Elder J. P. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
JOHN T. BRYAN
Elba Clipper
4-18-1957
John T. Bryan, 64 died Tuesday morning at his home on Glenwood, Rt. 1. He was highly esteemed by a large number of friends.
Survivors include the widow; three sons, Harper, Auburn and John T. Jr. all of Glenwood; a daughter, Mrs. Elbert Beck , Glenwood; two brothers, Walter Bryan, Las Cruses, N. M. and Joe Bryan, Glenwood; two sisters, Mrs. Marvin Willis, Milton, Fla. And Mrs. R. V. Lenning, Gadsden; five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from Friendship Church with Rev. Ralph Jernigan and Rev. Quilan Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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MRS. LULA B. CHAPMAN
Elba Clipper
1-3-1957
Mrs. Lula B. Chapman, 79 highly esteemed and beloved resident of Center Ridge community, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.
She was a long-time member of the Center Ridge Methodist Church and was active in church work for many years. She made her home with Mrs. Eva Easters in Elba for about two years but when her health failed, she went to live with son, Curtis.
Survivors include four sons, Curtis Chapman, Elba; Captain Cecil Chapman, U. S. Army; Felix Chapman, New York City; Roger Chapman, Hartsell; four daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Thomas, Andalusia; Mrs. Lucile Wise of Kinston; Mrs. Donie Hoover, Elba; Mrs. Lottie Boutwell, Phenix City.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Center Ridge Church with Rev. D. H. Skipper officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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Who was Lottie Boutwell married to? Please post to the list?
MRS. MARY CLARK
Elba Clipper
7-25-1957
Mrs. Mary Clark Dies
Mrs. Mary Clark, 80 died Friday night, July 19 at her home in Enterprise. She had been a long-time and highly respected resident of the Old Tabernacle Community prior to moving to Enterprise.
Survivors include: five sons, Rufus Clark, Montgomery; Jimmy Clark, Black; Joe Clark, New Brockton; Ransom Clark, Ariton; Arnice Clark, Enterprise; six daughters, Mrs. Clennie Snellgrove, New Brockton; Mrs. Mattie Lee Stephens, Dover, Fla.; Mrs. Clyde Ezell, Airton; Mrs. Willie McGee, Andalusia; Mrs. Grace Watkins, Gary, Ind.; Miss Willie Clark, Quincy, Fla.; 34 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm at Old Tabernacle Church, where she had been a devoted member for many years. The Rev. W. C. Ramer and Ottis Byrd officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
CLIFFORD N. COOK
Elba Clipper
2-21-1957
Clifford N. Cook, long time and highly esteemed resident of Elba, died in a Montgomery hospital Wednesday, Feb 13 (no age) following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Cook was a popular barber here for several years an then operated a small grocery store at the forks of the Troy and Brantley highways for more that 20 years. His store is a landmark in the town. He possessed a genial personality and had a multitude of friends.
Survivors include the widow, two sons, Mace and Drexel Cook both of Elba; two grandchildren and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 from the Elba First Baptist Church with Rev. Murray L. Seay officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
UNCLE MATH J. MATH COOK
Elba Clipper
4-4-1957
"Uncle Math" Cook Dies by C. B. McDowell
In the death of "Uncle" J. Math Cook who died Monday April 1, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sam Kelly in Zoar community. I feel that I have lost a dear and true friend, whom I have known for more than a century.
"Uncle Math was born Feb. 26, 1877, son of Jesse Cook, pioneer resident of the Northwest Coffee County. It is said that Jesse Cook raised the sleekest-looking mules of anybody in the county. In fact, it is said they actually died in the lot from getting to fat. "Uncle" Math was devoted member of the Elba Masonic Lodge, serving as tiler for a number of years. The tiler is the first officer a member meets at the door and has an important position.
"Uncle Math's" wife, the former Miss Bowers, died several years ago. They raised a large family of highly respected sons and daughters.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Odie Dyress, Mrs. Sam Kelly, Mrs. Joe Hodge, Mrs. Edlow Kelly, Mrs. Lillie Hudson, all of Elba; Mrs. Alto Brown, Lanett; Mrs. Howard Horace, Scott AFB, Ill; two sons, J. J. Cook, Dothan and O. N. Cook, Elba; also a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:30 Pm from Zoar Methodist Church with Rev. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing. The impressive Masonic burial ceremony was conducted at the graveside.
OSCEOLA COOPER
Elba Clipper
10-1-1957
Osceola Cooper Dead at 73 Years
Osceola Cooper, 73 life-long resident of Coffee County, died Sept. 29 at his home in the Pine Level Community, following a long illness. He was a progressive farmer and operated a store at Pine Level for a number of years. He was the son of Marion and Martha Taylor Cooper.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Gladys Bowers Cooper, a daughter, Miss Martha Anne Cooper; a step-son, Lamar Killingsworth, Elba, Route 2; three brothers, Oscar Cooper, Mobile; Marvin Cooper, Opp; Willie Cooper, Elba; four sisters, Mrs. Alene Bowden, Columbus, Ga.; Mrs. A. N. Spurlin, Elba; Mrs. A. Q. Spurlin, Andalusia; Mrs. Herschel Taylor, Elba.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at Pine Level Church with Rev. C. M. Messick officiating. Interment in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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JOHN HENRY DAVIS
Elba Clipper
7-18-1957
John Henry Davis Dies At 85 In Old Home He Loved
Widow and 12 Children Left by Ino Farmer
John Henry Davis is dead.
An illness of several weeks ended in death last Wednesday night, July 10, at his home in the Ino community just before his 85th birthday.
"Slow Jim" died as he lived, though he had amassed considerable wealth, he preferred the even tempo of life that prevailed in the South more than 70 years ago.
He would have been 85 next September.
Few Changes
Few changes were ever made in the house and grounds around his place since it was built 74 years ago. Split rail fences still surround the broad acres and only a few years ago hand-hewn shingles were used to replace the roof on the house. An old cane mill stands at one side.
No electric current has ever run into the house and he once said the longest trip he ever made was to Illinois to visit a daughter.
Only once did he own a car, and that was when he took the car to collect a dept. Then he sold it as soon as he could find a buyer who would give him an amount equal to the original dept.
The kitchen of the home was built separate from the house, and heating facilities consist of small fireplaces in the rooms while the kitchen has a wood or coal-burning range for cooking.
Recalls Hard Times
To callers who complained about present day acreage allotments he would recall the hard times of years gone by when "you could raise as much of everything as you wanted but couldn't sell it"
A hired man could be secured for 50 cent a day but the crops he raised could not be sold. He was born near where he died and lived all his life.
He leaves the widow, who will be 84 next September and who has lived in a wheel-chair since she fell and injured a hip six years ago.
Other survivors include: six sons, S. M. Davis of Samson; T. R. Davis of Brewton; Henry, C. F., J. F., and J. C. Davis all of Elba: six daughters, Mrs. Mary C. F. Frazier, Mrs. Laura Wesley both of Elba; Mrs. Felice Phillips of Belleville, Ill.; Mrs. Lillie Chamberlain of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Clyde Harper of Opp and Mrs. Gladys Cunningham of Fredericksburg, Va.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday from Bethlehem church with interment in the church cemetery.
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There is a picture of the couple & their home in this paper
MRS. WILLIAM F. DAVIS
Elba Clipper
7-4-1957
Mrs. Wm. F. Davis Dies
Mrs. William F. Davis, 21 highly esteemed resident of the New Brockton community died early Monday morning in Enterprise hospital.
Survivors include her husband, William F. Davis; one son, Jeffery Davis; her mother, Mrs. Mary Scott, Arkansas; her father, Joe Cole, Montgomery.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at New Brockton Baptist Church with Revs. J. B. Johnson, Rev. C. M. Messick and Rev. Noles officiating. Burial was in the New Brockton cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
MRS. BETTY DISMUCK
Elba Clipper
2-21-1957
From Our Early Files 22 Years Ago
Mrs. Betty Dismuck died at the county home Thursday afternoon after a short illness. General infirmities of old age were said to have been the cause of death. She was 93 years old and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter. The body was removed to Chestnut Grove, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Bush.
Burial was in the church cemetery with Elba Funeral Home directing.
WILLIAM E. UNCLE BILLY DuBOSE
Elba Clipper
10-17-1957
"Uncle Billy" Dubose Is Dead At 89 Years
William E. "Uncle Billy" Dubose of the Tabernacle Community died Thursday, Oct. 10 in Gibson Hospital, Enterprise following a short illness. He was 89 years old.
Uncle Billy was born Nov. 5 1868, in the Tabernacle Community in North Coffee County. He was the son of the late W. J. and Mary Clark Dubose. For many years he operated a store in the Tabernacle area and was one of the largest property owners in the community. He married the late Emma Dunnavant, also of that community.
Survivors include two daughters; Mrs. Inez Taylor of Wyandette, Mich., Mrs. Gladys O'Neal of New Brockton; one brother, the Rev. Dan Dubose, Elba; two sisters, Mrs. Amy Burneshaw of Headland; Mrs. Nola Hardwick of Branchville, S. C. and 25 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
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A. J. FULLER
Elba Clipper
1-3-1957
Former Pioneer Dies
A. J. Fuller, (no age) long-time resident of Chestnut Grove community, died Thursday, Dec. 26 at Weslace, Texas. He was highly esteemed by a large number of friends.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Ethel Fuller, Weslace; two sons, J. S. Fuller, Columbus, Ga.; and Clayton Fuller, Cairo, Ga.; four daughters, Mrs. John Shiver, Jay, Fla.; Mrs. Jim Rogers, Geneva; Mrs. H. D. Tillman, Elba; and Mrs. Howell Griswold, Tennille; two sisters, Mrs. Fronie Clark, Graceville, Fla.; and Mrs. M. L. Tillman, Tennille.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. John's Baptist church near Brundidge with burial in the church cemetery, Jackson's Funeral Home directing.
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W. H. BUD GOODSON
Elba Clipper
2-21-1957
Pioneer Resident Dies
W. H. (Bud) Goodson, 89, pioneer and highly esteemed resident of Northwest Coffee County died Monday at his home following a long illness. He was widely known and had a host of friends.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Sally Goodson; three sons, William Henry, Cliff and Comer Goodson all of Woodland Grove community; five daughters, Mrs. J. E. Grant, Milton, Fla.; Mrs. Eunice Crawley, Victoria; Mrs. Mamie Oscornet, Mrs. Lonnie Davis and Miss Connie Goodson, all of Elba; four brothers, Ed, Alto, John and Charlie Goodson all of Elba; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Adams, New Brockton. Mr. and Mrs. Goodson were married for approximately three-quarters of a century.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at Sand Ridge Church with the Revs. James Collins and Will Rhodes officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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LELVE HENRY HAMMONDS
Elba Clipper
11-21-1957
Lelve Henry Hammonds, one of Elba's most widely known and highly respected colored residents, died Sunday, Nov. 17 following an illness of many months. He was severely injured by being struck by an automobile near his home several years ago, from which he never fully recovered.
Lelve was born in Elba, Dec. 31, 1879 and lived here all his lifetime. He was the son of Simon and Matilda Hammonds. He was a leader among the members of his race, taking an active part in religious, educational, lodge and social affairs. He established a dray and transfer business in Elba more than fifty years ago and delivered freight and express, as well as doing all kinds of hauling for many years.
Survivors include the widow, Ida Yelverton Hammonds; four daughters, Clyde, Jeannette, Bessie and Grace; three sons, Lelve, Jr., David F. and James Hammonds; three sisters, Lelve, Lula and Gussie; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
He lacked only a few weeks of being 78 years of age.
Funeral arrangements will be held from New Zion Baptist Church, date to be decided later. The body is lying in state in an Enterprise funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
MRS. DONNIE HEATH
Elba Clipper
4-11-1957
Mrs. Donnie Heath Dies
Mrs. Donnie Heath, 77, died Monday night April 1 in Tampa, Fla. She was a highly esteemed resident of Bullock community for many years.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Iona Hudson, Opp; three brothers, M. M. Meredith, Dothan, Rt. 1; W. B. Meredith, Ft. Myers, Fla.; Charles Meredith, Ruston, Fla.; a niece, Mrs. Johnny Bryant and a nephew, Covington County Sheriff Cliff Meredith, both of Andalusia.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 am from the Bullock Baptist Church with Elder J. M. Morrow officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
JOHNNY LEE HOLLY
Elba Clipper
7-18-1957
"Hot" Wire Is Fatal To Man At Work Here
Johnny Lee Holly, 19 of Elba, died Wednesday at 10:30 pm as result of coming in contact with a "hot" electric wire while working as a member of a crew from an Elba store installing a window air conditioning unit at a local home.
Holly was pronounced dead four and a half hours after he suffered the electric charge. Survivors include his wife, Betty Holly, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Holly, a brother, Jimmy Holly, two sisters, Joann and Janice Holley all of Elba.
Funeral services were held Friday at 3 pm at Liberty Church of Christ with Rev. Dan Dubose, the Rev. Willard Willis and the Rev. Ed Young officiating.
Interment was in Ino cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
A. J. HYATT, JR.
Elba Clipper
5-9-1957
A. J. Hyatt is Dead at Damascus After Illness of Year
A. J. Hyatt, Sr., 62 well known and highly esteemed resident of Damascus community died Monday night at his home following an illness of about a year. He operated a service station on the hill east of Pea River bridge several years ago.
Survivors include the widow; six sons, Bone of Bradley, Fla.; Oscar W. of El Paso, Texas; Joe M. of Enterprise; Arthur of Elba; Emmett of Orlando, Fla.; and Herbert Hyatt of the U. S. Navy; two daughters, Mrs. V. D. Willoughby of Ariton; Mrs. Hugh Davis of Elba; five sisters, Miss Era Hyatt,,, Mrs. Melissa Norsworthy and Mrs. Myrtle Ellis of Columbus, Ga.; Mrs. Bill Whittington and Mrs. Anice Grimes both of Jack, Rt. 1; three brothers, Charlie and John Hyatt both of Jack and Tim Hyatt of Columbus, Ga.
Funeral services were held Monday from the Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Brewer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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G. B. PETE JONES.
Elba Clipper
2-7-1957
Former Resident Dies In Pearsall, Texas
G. B. "Pete" Jones native of Coffee County, died Jan. 19 at his home in Pearsall, Texas following a heart attack. He was born in Basin community in 1910 and attended public schools here.
Mr. Jones had been a resident of Pearsall for a number of years and had served as councilman for several terms. He has many friends in Pearsall.
Survivors include his widow and three children. Michael, Charles and Georgia Ann: three sisters, Mrs. Henry Moody of Alabama; Mrs. Harley Hemphill, Plant City, Fla.; and Mrs. Lena Grimes, Elba; three brothers, Sgt. Randall Jones, Briggs Field, Texas; Ernest Jones, Frostproof, Fla.; and Edlow Jones, New Orleans, La.
Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church in Pearsall with Masonic Lodge in charge of graveside services. Burial was in Pearsall cemetery.
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DELMAR. KELLY
Elba Clipper
1-31-1957
Delmar Kelly, 62 former well known resident of Elba died in Perry, Fla. last Tuesday of a heart attack. He was a lumber inspector for the R. L. Lumber Co., of Elba and had many acquaintances here.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Annie Metcalf Kelly; a sister, Mrs. Gus Kelly, formerly of Elba; a granddaughter.
Funeral services were held in Cottonwood, Fla. Burial was in Cottonwood cemetery. Former Elba friends who attended the funeral included, Mrs. Oswell Dowling, Mrs. Robert Stephens, Mrs. Ross Clark and Miss Nettie Ruth Walker.
MRS. FRANCES O. KENDRICK
Elba Clipper
6-6-1957
Mrs. Kendrick Dies
Mrs. Frances O. Kendrick, 65 highly esteemed resident of Noma, Fla. Died last Friday at Enterprise hospital. She was born and reared in Coffee County but had resided in Noma for a number of years.
Survivors include he husband, J. D. Kendrick, Noma, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. E. G. McCullers, Tampa, Fla.; two sons, W. H. Kendrick, Bradeaton, Fla.; and Wallace Kendrick, Panama City, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Sam B. (Beaulah) Young and Mrs. Ester Johnson both of Elba; three brothers, Baxter Bryan of Elba; Ollie Bryan, Ocala, Fla.; Harper Bryan of St. Louis, Mo.; a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services were held from the Noma Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. William Williams officiating. Burial was in the Bonifay, Fla., City cemetery.
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B. F. LANGLEY
Elba Clipper
6-13-1957
Death of B. F. Langley
B. F. Langley, 80 well known resident of Glenwood community, died Friday, June 7 in a Troy hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from Antioch Church Coffee County with Rev. Q. Davis officiating.
Survivors include the widow; three sons, Guy F., William A., and Ernest Langley all of Montgomery; six daughters, Mrs. Gladys Burnhill, Chico, Calif.; Mrs. Clara Bryan, Glenwood; Mrs. Loraine Gordon, Chico, Calif.; Mrs. Inez Turman and Mrs. Mildred Hudson, both of Elba; Mrs. Mary Hudson, San Diego, Calif.; three step-sons, Robert and Vernon Gildon Braddy both of Glenwood; John Henry Braddy, Waycross, Ga.; one step daughter, Mrs. Martha Cook Macon; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
MRS. MELISSA LAWSON
Elba Clipper
3-14-1957
Mrs. Melissa Lawson, 85, life-long resident of Coffee County, and for many years a resident of Elba, died Friday, March 8.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Church of God in Elba with Rev. Dan Dubose and Rev. C. F. Barrett officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
Survivors include five sons, Otis, Arthur and Aubrey Lawson all of Elba; Ross Lawson, New Brockton and Lewis Lawson of Columbus, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Carter, Elba; Mrs. Nettie Carter, New York City.
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JAMES MACK
Elba Clipper
9-12-1957
James Mack Dead At 67 Years Old
James Mack aged 67 of Rt. 5, Elba died Wednesday, Sept. 4 at his home. He was a life-long resident of the community in which he died for the past several years having lived in retirement.
He leaves his wife, Eula; three brothers, three sisters, one son, two daughters.
Burial was in the Antioch cemetery Friday, Sept. 6 at 11 am with Hayes Funeral Home in charge.
BYRD HINSON MITCHELL, SR.
Elba Clipper
6-20-1957
Veteran Rail Engineer Is Dead At 84
By C. B. McDowell
In the death of Byrd Hinson Mitchell, Sr., which occurred Thursday morning June 13 in Enterprise Hospital. I feel that I have lost a truly dear friend. He had been visiting relatives in Elba and was taken to the Enterprise Hospital several days previous to his death.
Mr. Mitchell had been an engineer on the Atlantic Coast Line running out of Montgomery for several years when he accepted the opportunity to take over the short line run from Elba to Dothan at better pay. He moved to Elba and made daily round trip from Elba to Dothan for something like ten years, rearing a fine family of sons and daughters here.
While in Elba he took an active part in church, Sunday School educational and civic affairs, his home in West Elba being a popular social center for a host of friends.
About 20 years ago, Mr. Mitchell moved with his family to Montgomery where he resumed his run as engineer on the main line of the Atlantic Coast line and was one of the oldest employees of that railway system at the time of his retirement.
Survivors include two sons, Byrd H. Mitchell Jr. and Phil F. Mitchell both of Montgomery; two daughters, Mrs. Francis A. Farris and Mrs. P. P. Mitchell both of Verbena and Joseph A. Mitchell of Montgomery; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Oliver, Birmingham and Mrs. Frank Hasting, Andalusia; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Frazier Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. T. J. Gross officiating. Burial was in Oakland Annex Cemetery. Nephews served as pallbearers.
Railroad officials in commenting on Mr. Mitchell's ability as an engineer, have said that they could always tell when Byrd was pulling their car, as no other engineer could pull a train so smoothly as he.
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MRS. MARK McCOLLOUGH
Elba Clipper
1-3-1957
Mrs. Mark McCollough, 62 highly esteemed resident of the Victoria community died Tuesday Dec. 26 in Enterprise hospital following a short illness. She was a member of the Victoria Baptist Church and had a host of friends.
Survivors include, eight sons, Rev. Doc McCollough, Brundidge; Olan, Eldon, Junior and Eugene all of Enterprise; William W. McCollough, Marshall, Texas; Willie Frank and Billy Paul McCollough both of Elba Rt. 1; two daughters, Mrs. Ethylene Willis, Phenix City; Mrs. Louise Branch, Jay, Fla; four brothers, H. W. Smith, Elba; Dan Smith, Brewton; Will and John Smith both of Enterprise; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Green and Mrs. Nancy King both of Enterprise; Mrs. Levy Kelly, Jay, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Victoria Baptist Church with Rev. Rass Fuller officiating. Interment in Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
MRS. A. B. McKINNEY, SR..
Elba Clipper
4-28-1957
Mother Dies
Mrs. A. B. McKinney Sr. 82, mother of Mrs. Griel Tillman, died at her home in Waverly Tuesday following a short illness. She was well known in Elba.
Survivors include two sons, A, B. McKinney, Jr. of Auburn; Robert W. McKinney, Waverly; six daughters, Mrs. Georgia Stewart of Waverly; Mrs. Lydia LeSueur of Union Springs; Mrs. Mary Crawley of Kinston; Mrs. Griel ( Ruby) Tillman of Montgomery; Mrs. Elaine Murphy of Waverly; Mrs. Elizabeth Rash of Union Springs.
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MARION M. NEWSOME
Elba Clipper
10-10-1957
Marion M. Newsome, 77 long time resident of North Coffee County, died Oct. 8 at his home in Spring Hill community. He was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist Church and was highly esteemed by a larger number of friends.
Survivors include the widow Mrs. Elizabeth Walker Newsome; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Lee, Jack, Route 1; three sisters, Mrs. Wiley Blair, Elba; Mrs. R. E. Chapman, Jack, Route 1; Mrs. E. M. Manning, Troy, Route 2; two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 pm from Spring Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Wilkes officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
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MRS. BERTHA MAE PARKER/BARKER
Elba Clipper
1-17-1957
Mrs. Bertha Parker Dies on Wednesday
Mrs. Bertha Mae Barker, 52 died Wednesday, Jan. 9, following a long illness. She was highly esteemed by a large number of friends.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh A. Barker; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Smith of Geneva; her father, Walter B. Wilson of Kinston; three sisters, Mrs. Bell Hargrove, Mrs. Vera Hellman of Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. James Spillers of Tavarres, Fla. four brothers, J. W. Wilson, W. V. Wilson, Jr.; M. D. Wilson all of Samson; Glen Wilson of Geneva and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from new Prospect Baptist Church with Rev, Paul Higrion and J. W. Lester officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
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One place has the last name as Parker and two places has the last name Barker.....????
DOTHAN H. PRESCOTT
Elba Clipper
1-3-1957
Dothan Prescott Dies
Dothan H. Prescott, 55 former well-known farmer of Coffee County, died Monday (Dec. 24) in Mobile where he had resided for the past several years. He was highly esteemed by a large number of friends.
Survivors include; the widow, Mrs. D. H. Prescott, Mobile; his mother, Mrs. Sallie Prescott of Elba; four brothers, Walter and J. D. of Mobile; Homer of Elba and Button of Jay, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Eunice Stanley, Mobile; Mrs. Eva Dallas, Hudson and Mrs. Gladys Hudson both of Elba.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 10 AM from the Elba First Baptist Church with Rev. M. L. Seay officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
MRS. SALLY PRESCOTT
Elba Clipper
6-6-1957
Mrs. Prescott Dies
Mrs. Sallie Prescott, 84, life-long and highly esteemed resident of Coffee County, died last Friday at her home West of Elba following an illness of several weeks. She was the widow of the late Ike Prescott.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. J. D. Hudson and Mrs. Ed Hudson both of Elba and Mrs. Enos Stanley, Mobile; two sons Homer Prescott, Elba and Button Prescott, Jay, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Florence Walker, Mobile; a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services were held from the Elba First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon with Rev. M. L. Merrick officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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CLYDE RUSSELL
Elba Clipper
4-11-1957
Clyde Russell Passes
Funeral services for Clyde Russell, 46, who died in a Los Angeles, Calif. Hospital Monday, April 1 were held at 2 pm Sunday, April 7 from the Kinston Baptist Church with Rev. C. A. McGriff of Enterprise and Rev. Ernest Summer of Chicago, Ill officiating.
Survivors include the widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Russell of Kinston and a brother, Ray Russell of Enterprise.
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J. A. SAWYER
Elba Clipper
2-21-1957
J. A. Sawyer, pioneer and highly esteemed resident of new Brockton, 74 died Sunday, Feb. 18. He was widely known throughout this section and was active in community affairs.
Survivors include the widow, one daughter, Mrs. A. D. Jordan, Wichita Falls, Texas; three sons, Adolph Sawyer, Enterprise; Earl and Felix Sawyer both of New Brockton; one brother, J. T. Sawyer, New Brockton; eight grandchildren and a large number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday from the New Brockton Methodist Church at 2:30 PM. Interment in the New Brockton cemetery.
MRS. FRANK STANTON
Elba Clipper
2-21-1957
Mrs. Frank Stanton, 70 former resident of Elba died in Selma, Monday, Feb. 11 following a protracted illness.
She is survived by a son, Horace of Elba. Her husband died several years ago. He operated a machine shop in Elba.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 PM from Divine Chapel Church with Rev. W. R. Fuller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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GEORGE B. THOMAS
Elba Clipper
4-11-1957
G. B. Thomas Dies
Funeral services for George B. Thomas, 74, life-long resident of Coffee County, who died April 3, were held Friday from Bethany Baptist Church with Revs. Charles Brewers and Q. P. Jones officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank Parker and Mrs. Malcom Cook both of Enterprise; three sons, A. A. of New Brockton, Reuben of Samson and R. R. of Enterprise; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Adkison of Enterprise and Polly Powell of Chancellor; three brothers, Harper of Kinston, Charlie and Stephen Thomas, both of Chancellor and 12 grandchildren.
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HENRY D. WARREN
Elba Clipper
12-19-1957
Henry D. Warren Dies
Henry D. Warren, 64 of Glenwood, died in a Troy hospital Monday December 16.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Fleetwood Baptist Church. Burial was in Hopewell cemetery.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lillie Warren; four daughters, Mrs. J. F. Elliott, Montgomery; Mrs. C. M. Godwin, Columbus, Ga.; Mrs. Mancil Schofield, Macon, Ga.; Mrs. Peek Stephens, Glenwood; two sons, Joel D. Warren U. S. Army and Cyril Warren, Glenwood.
MRS. MATTIE WATSON
Elba Clipper
11-28-1957
Mrs. Mattie Watson Dies
Mrs. Mattie Watson, 78 long time and highly esteemed resident, died Monday, November 18 at her home on New Brockton, Route one.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Ivy Parrish, Jack, Route 1; Mrs. Earl Rushing, Mrs. Bessie Parrish and Mrs. Mildred Spencer all of New Brockton, and Mrs. Alice Williams of Enterprise; five sons, J. W., John and Jesse Watson all of New Brockton; Ben Watson of Opp and Jack Watson of Chancellor; a sister, Mrs. M. K. Farris of Geneva; also a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm from Bethany Church with Revs. Charles Brewer, Richard Trawick and C. M. Mezick officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
GUY WISE
Elba Clipper
4-18-1957
Gus Wise Dies
Gus Wise, 91, life-long resident of Coffee and Geneva Counties died Friday night April 12 at the home of his son, Herring Wise, near Coffee Springs, following a short illness. He was highly esteemed by a larger number of friends.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Dewey Hall and Mrs. H. S. Smith both of Opp; Mrs. Clifton Saunders, Samson; Mrs. R. B. McLeod, Dade City, Fla.; six sons, Herring Wise, Coffee Springs; Buddy Wise, Jay, Fla.; Monroe Wise, Plant City, Fla.; Leman Wise, Panama City, Fla.; J. M. and Hubert Wise both of Melvindale, Mich.; three brothers, Hill Wise, Elba; Monroe and Todd Wise both of Kinston; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Jackson, Opp; and Mrs. Lossie Farris, Elba; also a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 PM from Ino Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
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WALTER LEE YOUNG
Elba Clipper
11-21-1957
Walter Lee Young, 57 well known and highly esteemed resident of the Bradshaw community, died suddenly Monday night at his home from a heart attack.
Survivors include the widow, a son, Julius A. Young, Montgomery; two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Wise, Samson and Mrs. Morgan Windham, Elba; three brothers, L. F. Young, Valdosta, Ga.; J. B. Young, Dallas, Texas; Wayland and Sam Young both of Elba.
Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock from Bethlehem Church with Revs Reuben Davis and Allen officiating. Members of Leverett Masonic Lodge No. 768 of which he was a member, served as pallbearers. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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Obit says three brothers but list four
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