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. Bottoms, Billy Wilkins, infant of Roman Hall, Mary S. Cottle, James Paramore, Florence Slate, infant of S. B. Geohagan . Newspaper The Mirror. their family origins. and he numbered as his friends every person of his acquaintance, the sympathy However, before he reached his destination Smith surrendered his forces to the Federals. old school. R. M. Holmes, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Any commercial use, without the consent of the host/author SMITH, (Son) A motor vehicle accident on Hwy 331 South in Onycha area took the life of one person Wednesday morning about 10:30. ODEN, MRS. E. Transcribed by SLH), SCOTT, WILL Rev. May the Lord fill her vacancy with the Holy Spirit and heal broken hearts. Transcribed by SLH), McDONALD, ROY Lee Mills, who was killed in South Florida by a falling tree, was buried at Mount Olive church Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were held at New Hope church by Rev. 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. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 May 1922, P 1. Published by Holmes County Times Advertiser from Aug. 3 to Aug. 11, 2021. Interment took place at Travelers Rest cemetery. Geneva Geneva The death angel visited the home of J. J. Hughes on last Friday night and took away Miss Margaret Mims. 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. two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Louise Noblin of Century, Fla. And Nell Latimer, since 1897, died Thursday night in a Dothan Hospital after a short illness. He is said to have spent several months in the army during the World War. The remains were taken to Mt. (Geneva County Reaper, 18 Jul 1919, p1. McLENDON, Mrs. CLYDE Transcribed by Heather Holley), AYCOCK, JESSE Death and marriage notices may appear earlier. away at his home on Academy street in Geneva. Latimer, Transcribed by SLH) Will Simmons Killed by Bolt at Geneva Even more tragic than the fatality in its human appeal was the heart-rending scene when members of the mans family, composed of his widow and four children, three of them quite small, sent up their pitiful cries as they gazed upon the face and mangled body of the devoted husband and father. 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. Danny Branch, officiating. Her remains were laid to rest in Christian Home cemetery on Thursday afternoon. The minister was pronouncing the final words of the burial service when Manning toppled over dead. Geneva McLEOD, ELIZABETH Card of Thanks - We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to our friends and the people of Geneva generally for their sympathetic and devoted attention and deeds of kindness during the illness and death of our little son. Gilead. Mr. Latimer died at the residence of his father-in-law, over 50,000 links to genealogy databases Transcribed by SLH). During the awful era of reconstruction he was a champion of Jeffersonian Democracy of the purest type and remained the same until his death, and this fact was well attested at his funeral, for there were present our clerk of Circuit Court, tax collector, sheriff and many other leading men of this county. Both families, the Greggs and Spears, are very much grief-stricken over the affair, as is also this entire section of county.Holmes County Advertiser. Resolved, That a page in the book of minutes be set apart, 2. A telegram from Geneva, Ala. says that Mrs. E. Oden, wife of a farmer who lives in the western part of this county, was burning some trash, when a spark ignited her skirt, and burned her so she died. Mrs. Jennie Segrest, mother of Charlie Segrest, died at Slocomb Monday after a lingering illness. Funeral services Transcribed by SLH) USGenWeb Alabama Archives, Geneva (William A. Sauls obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 27 Apr 1923, P 3. Transcribed by SLH), OWEN, HUGH (Geneva County Reaper, 18 Nov 1921, P 6. The remains were brought to Mt. (Geneva County Reaper, 06 Feb 1920, P 1. For several years he had resided at Coffee Springs. Mrs. Daisy Murphy was called from this world by the death angel on last Wednesday night. There was considerable damage to Christmas decorations at Fowler Park in Geneva. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. The child was just a month old and had been sick only a short while. The remains were interred in Marlow, died Monday near Black. Katherine Hepperle moved to Geneva with her husband Eric and four cats from Portland, Oregon in August 2017. He suffered a stroke of paralysis at Battle Creek, Mich., where he was undergoing treatment, six weeks ago. Genealogy (Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Az., March 11, 1896), OGLETREE, ED (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 03 Oct 1919. Transcribed by SLH) Geneva, AL Obituaries The funeral cortege was one of the largest, if not the largest, ever held in the county. SMITH, WALTER USGenWeb Alabama Archives search online She enjoyed taking care of her family. Jesse Aycock, one of the oldest men of this community, died at his home Thursday, the funeral being held at Fairfield church Friday afternoon, Rev. It was later learned that Mr. Austin dropped dead in the store at Clayhatchie. Transcribed by SLH) The infant baby of John Owens was buried at Pond Town Sunday afternoon. A verdict was reached, holding the killing to have been done accidentally by Howard Greggs. He was 93. The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith were called to the bedside of their son, Wilson, who has been down sick three weeks. Geneva County Reaper - Online Newspaper (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 2. by 5 daughters -- Mrs. Alice Leigh Winter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mrs. Carolyn J. Albert Speight and Frank Davis were arrested, charged with the murder. Alexander departed this life last Thursday, and the remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Friday afternoon. is in violation of the law. Transcribed by SLH) On Wednesday evening at 6 oclock the spirit of J.J. Johnson passed The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy. Transcribed by SLH) Transcribed by SLH) Geneva Tribune 1897-1898 Newspapers.com. Miss Tessa, STOKES F. M. Newman, Andalusia drayman, who was on the Florala road Thursday, saw a car about 300 or 400 yards off the road near Acree school house. search online (Geneva County Reaper, 27 Jun 1919, p1. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Marie Alexander died at her home in Montgomery Sunday evening at 8:30 oclock after a brief illness. He had been under the treatment of Dr. Hopkins for several weeks for ear ailment. had been engaged in the mercantile business in Geneva for many years. SMITH, Dr. W.W. search results can include place and date of death, names of Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock at Geneva (Geneva County Reaper, 06 Feb 1920, P 3. METCALF, P.M. Mr. Murphy was born on February 19, 1952, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late James Stanley Murphy, Jr., and Dorothy Mutter Murphy. The remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Friday afternoon. Transcribed by SLH), MALSH, MAY Sam Totten and Rev. Young McDonald was a ministerial student and was working his way through college when he met his untimely death. Searching for Death Information: Tips on finding death certificates and obituaries. -(Montgomery Advertiser, Jan. 22, 1929 ), ALLEN, G.W. Rev. A. Harper New Brockton; Always courteous and obliging, likewise honest and straightforward, his many white friends here greatly regretted his untimely demise. Transcribed by Heather Holley), ANDERSON The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, and interment was made in the Geneva cemetery. One person killed in 331 wreck. Transcribed by SLH) . Transcribed by SLH), ANDREWS, EDWARD Transcribed by SLH) by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. S.F. Rev. MOSELEY, P.L. He leaves several sons, who also live in the vicinity of Samson. He had been in Birmingham about seven months, going there from Atlanta. Mr. Sauls was an old confederate soldier and has made his home in this county for many years. (Geneva County Reaper, 18 Nov 1921, P 5. C. B. Adams died last Tuesday night after a few days illness. He was taken to Camp Chase, Ohio, where he again volunteered for service on the Texas frontier, with E. Kirly Smiths Confederate Army. . Latimer, Jim Johnson, Jr., Joel E. Johnson, Franklin He told Chief Jernigan about the car and the gruesome find followed. therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother, the Masonic Index 1850-2010, Copyright 2023 Joe Buchinsky. Mr. Armstrong was dragged some 15 feet and severely injured and died Tuesday morning at 8 oclock. STAFFORD County Reaper ObituariesGeneva County, Transcribed by HEH) Transcribed by SLH), MCGOWIN, A.P. The active pallbearers were S.F. (Dothan, The Dothan Eagle, 15 Aug 1955, p2. (Geneva County Citizen, 21 Aug 1895, p3. The extent of the injury to the Smith children is not yet determined. Transcribed by SLH) D. Smith, who gave his life in the World War, reached home last Thursday and were laid in their last resting place at Pondtown Friday. The remains were interred Tuesday. Transcribed by SLH) Transcribed by SLH), ALEXANDER, MATRILDA He left many children and grandchildren, also a wife and many friends to mourn his death. J. M. Smith died last Monday evening after about a months illness. Geneva County, AL Death Records at USGenWeb Archives She was 76 years old. Commissioner's Sale - notice in the newspaper regarding the sale of assets for division between unnamed heirs of Daniel McGuire. Marie Louise "Lou" Davis Smith of Geneva, AL passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home. These young people were very popular here, where they have lived since their marriage, some six years ago. In October, she was hired on with the Geneva County Reaper to work in circulation and He was in the barn of a neighbor when the lightning struck the barn, killing him and two mules instantly. Scott was the first child born to Larry Crosby and Joyce Davis Hinson (formerly Crosby) on November 13, 1963, in Florala, Alabama. (Samson, Ala.) 1960-Current, Samson: Samson News. B. The Geneva County Reaper serves the population of Geneva County, Alabama. Geneva Mirror 1894-1894 Newspapers.com. MILLS, LEE J. F. Register, assisted by Revs. NOTE: Additional records that apply to Geneva County are also on the Alabama Newspapers and Obituaries page. MOSS, EMMA The remains were laid to rest at Leonia cemetery. For years Mr. Latimer had been associated in business with J.J. Sidney F. Latimer, who quietly passed away February 14, 1896 and, Whereas, The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. It is said that Mr. Metcalf had been in poor health for several months but that his death was unexpected. (Walter R. Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 06 July 1923, P 1. Latimer and by Transcribed by SLH), MARCHMAN, ALTO Alabama Death Index 1908-1974 MIXON, NOAH The writer had the privilege of carrying him to the West Primitive Baptist Association a few weeks ago, a privilege we shall long remember. But night came on and he had not returned. M.F. document.write(cy). The remains were laid to rest beside his wife who had preceded him about fourteen years. at funeral.com In fact, Geneva County, AL newspaper articles originally published Alabama obituaries. Gilead cemetery for interment Thursday afternoon, where the last sad rites were conducted by Elder G. A. Collins. (Geneva County Reaper, 29 Feb 1924, P 4. He left a wife, father, and three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Harold David "Dock" Barnes Sr. Harold David "Dock" Barnes, Sr. Harold David "Dock" Barnes, Sr. of Geneva passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. 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. (Samson, Ala.) 1951-1952, Slocomb: Herald-Observer. (Hartford, Ala.) 1900s-1914, Hartford: Hartford Times. Public Meetings. precious promise of a glorious resurrection in the cloudless sky of perpetual, Gilead cemetery for interment Monday, where the last sad rites were conducted by Rev. Dothan Ala., March 17, J. R. McCarty, Houston County tax adjuster and former county treasurer, died suddenly at this home here Friday morning. Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current browse over 240 million cemetery records. Transcribed by SLH), SEGREST, JENNIE Mr. Tommy Bennett McKinnon, age 80, of Opp, Alabama passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Childs. Transcribed by SLH), SELLARS, ARNOLD Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 Ancestry, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current Ancestry, Geneva County Citizen 1895-1896 Newspapers.com, Geneva County Reaper 1914-1964 Newspapers.com, Hartford News-Herald 1947-1947 Newspapers.com. The remains were taken to Mt. for years, been a member of the local Presbyterian church. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 28 Nov 1919, p4. Bozie Bullock, third member of the party, was slightly hurt. Mrs. Emma Moss, of near Slocomb, was buried at Christian Home last Thursday. Transcribed by SLH), HOMENEWS INDEX DEATH INDEX OBIT INDEX. Transcribed by SLH) Deaths in Geneva County during the month of March, 1922: Sarah Sims, Pharaoh Hall, Dora Hughes, Maggie Smith, Susan J. Segrest, infant of John Norris, Jermone Donnell, Juliet Holiman, Mrs. Aggie Windham, infant of S. B. Merriweather, Effy Merriweather, Jessie Williams, infant of S. B. Harrison, Millier R. Dozier, Vera Corene Daughtry, Symanthia Weeks, John F. Richburg. The death of Mrs. Sarah McInnis, widow of the late D. G. McInnis, which occurred at her home just north of town on Friday night at 9:30 oclock, came as a shock to her family and friends. (Geneva County Reaper, 19 May 1922, P 8. Interment was in Talbert cemetery. Geneva County Reaper - September 26, 1947 - Albert J. Latimer. STANLEY, CHARLIE The deceased is survived by five sons, Jim Johnson, He came here on Wednesday morning from Samson, near which place he lived. He was 44 years old and is survived by a wife, Eula Maloy, and five children. Latimer, Jr., Joel E. Johnson, Cecil B. Johnson, all (Charley Stanley obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 20 Apr 1923, P 5. Uncle Mack will be missed at many firesides where he was one of the best of entertainers. The cause of the accident could not be learned. Mrs. Spears and sons, Edd, W. D. and Demps and daughter, Mrs. Major Jones, were called to the burial of their husband and father, Bill Spears, at Red Level, Thursday. He will Department of Veterans Affairs Death member of the family. Noah H. Mixon, the Samson attorney who last Wednesday drank ammonia through a mistake, succumbed to the effects of the poisonous drug Friday morning. February 8, 2023. Transcribed by SLH) counselor and the church of Christ a faithful worker. 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. Sunday morning marked the passing of another of Genevas leading business DJ officiating. She will be greatly missed. 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. He was terribly mangled and died instantly. Angus Green, W.M. She leaves a husband and eight children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The death of Mr. G.W. past 7 days, This good woman led an exemplary life, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a teacher in the Sunday School. (Geneva County Reaper, 27 Jan 1922, P 6. McDONALD, CHARLEY Transcribed by HEH), MARTIN, (Daughter) He was a color bearer and therefore ever in the thickest of the fighting. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Feb 1924, P 1. He was a member of the Fairfield Baptist church. death of Mr. Latimer and deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in their Mr. Latimer was possessed of a quiet and lovable disposition, (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Mar 1920, P 1. She leaves a husband and two little children to mourn her loss. Geneva Obituaries at tributes.com She was married to her first and only love, Charles Edward Wratchford, for 69 years. (Geneva, The Geneva Journal, 28 Dec 1899, p3. other records. Transcribed by HEH). Transcribed by SLH), SMITH, ROY (Mrs. Sarah McInnis obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 20 Jan 1922, P 1. The remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Saturday. cemeteries, death records Geneva County, AL Obituaries and Funeral Home Records, Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home Obituaries, Geneva Howard took his gun and went through the field hunting and, according to his own statement, he went by went by where Spears was at work. Uncle Bill, as he was commonly known by his friends, is survived by a number of relatives and numerous friends. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Nov 1923, P 1. J.P. Hamilton. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 24 Oct 1919. County, AL obituaries, deaths, cemetery and Geneva Record 1887-1892 Newspapers.com. At his home church he seldom missed a meeting. He is survived by his widow, one brother, S. J. McGowin, and one sister, Mrs. Aubrey Brown, both of whom reside in Andalusia. Transcribed by SLH) The injured are the two daughters and one young son of Issac Smith. All material contained on these pages is furnished for the free use of Mr. Metcalf was a native of Dale county, having been born near Ozark. to take up his chosen profession -- that of physician. Simmons of this county was killed by a pair of runaway mules on August, 13th. 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. 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. Baptist Church with Rev. 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, 23 Dec 1921, P 1. He attended Florala City Schools and graduated from Florala High School in, Mr. Rodney Harrison Gibson, age 93, of Opp, Alabama passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Flowers Hospital. They state that some of the bullets passed through the body and lodged in the seat-back of the buggy. He was extensively engaged in turpentine and real estate activities. He was about 65, a local Methodist preacher and one of the countys most highly esteemed citizens. Newspaper The South Alabamian. She is survived (Hugh S. Owen obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. (Geneva County Reaper, 08 June 1923, P 2. bow to the wise dispensation of an all wise God, who doeth all things well, MALOY, DAN USA (1,373,456) > Alabama (33,569) > Geneva County (328) > Geneva County Newspapers and Obituaries (36), USA (1,373,456) > Alabama (33,569) > Alabama Newspapers and Obituaries (2,561) > Geneva County Newspapers and Obituaries (36). About 2:30 he was seized with a sinking spell, and in a short time passed beyond. (Geneva County Reaper, 08 Sept 1922, P 1. Clipping found in Geneva County Reaper in Geneva, Alabama on Mar 23, 1950. at Ever Loved She had been living with Mr. Hughes for a number of years and had made friends wherever she went. Mr. J. R. Tindell has returned from Albany, Ga., where she has been in attendance at her sisters bedside, Mrs. Clyde McLendon, who was fatally burned a few days ago. Interment was made in the Christian Home cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. MIMS, MARGARET at the age of 53. SMITH, Wm 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). The youngest of four children and the only boy, he grew up in the small town of Opp, Alabama. Department of Veterans Affairs Death Index 1850-2010 over 14 million U.S. veterans and VA beneficiaries who died between the years 1850 and 2010. Geneva County Reaper. Young Greggs then threw down the gun and ran screaming from the field, running first to his father, and later in the direction of Darlington. and Geneva county has lost another of the few remaining business men of the Mrs. McKinnon was buried in the cemetery here Sunday evening. J. H. White. J. F. Pharr, of Florala, who spoke a few timely words. M. P. Metcalf, citizen of Dothan, dropped dead on the corner of Foster and Newton streets last week. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Snuggs was buried at Wesley Chapel Sunday evening. (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Nov 1923, P 6. (Elizabeth McLeod, Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 05 December 1919, p1. past 3 days, She leaves a father, mother, brother, four sisters, many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. The younger children at home were Sidney, Malcolm; James and Alice. He lingered until Thursday morning, when he passed away. The deceased was born in 1849 and served in the Confederate army. the Geneva cemetery. [1] Its most recent circulation is estimated at about 2,000. new editor for the Geneva County Reaper. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1910s-1929, Slocomb: Slocomb Observer. [3] The paper claims to be "Geneva County's oldest and largest paper since 1899."[4] Transcribed by SLH), MATHEWS, J.W. He made his home with Mr. Raley, about seven miles north of town, where he died last Wednesday.Holmes County Advertiser. METCALF, M.P. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad bereavement. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Sept 1922, P 3. SPEARS, JAMES County, be sadly missed by the whole county and most especially Geneva. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Geneva County Reaper 1914-1964 Newspapers.com. Jr. of Geneva, ala. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Hugh L. Johnson of Dothan; and one daughter Mrs. Mike Sollie, Jr. of Ozark; On Sunday Morning, December 18, the remains were taken to Mt. Ida cemetery Tuesday. Latest Obituaries. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. (Judge Floyd McGowan obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 25 Nov 1921, P 4. Several witnesses were examined, but only meager evidence was produced. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Smiths little son died Sunday morning. Atkins obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 15 June 1923, P 5. Note: Affiliate links are used within the directory on this site and a small contribution goes to the website for some purchases made. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 . Badger wrestlers Ceshker and Creighton crowned state champions, Jansen takes 5th; Happenings: 12 things to do in Lake Geneva area Feb. 22-March 4, 2023 Transcribed by SLH), ANDERSON, ARTHUR Medical aid was at once summoned, but nothing could be done to relieve the sufferer. Spears was splitting rails for Mr. Greggs, his father-in-law. (Geneva County Reaper, 27 Jan 1922, P 6. He was a hardware salesman He never attached himself to any organization except the Confederate Army, yet he was a firm believer in the Primitive Baptist church and his presence will be sadly missed in the councils. "Uncle Rich" as he was familiarly called, was a Confederate Veteran and a charter member of the local Camp No 1660. U.S. Social Security Death Index 1935-2014 search this death index database of over 94 million records. Glen Pearce and Rev. STEMBRIDGE, Mr. 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. ADAIR, Mrs. L.M. (Geneva County Reaper, 26 Mar 1920, P 2. Geneva County Reaper - November 15, 1929 - S.F. "Buck" Austin, as he was familiarly known, at one time worked with his brother here in the barbershop, and has a host of warm friends in Geneva and throughout the county. Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Feb 1923, P 4. 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. upon which to inscribe the name, death and burial of our worthy brother. Resolved, Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information for your ancestors. In view of this fact, and owing to insufficiency of evidence, the defendants were discharged. (Geneva County Reaper, 22 June 1923, P 5. Will D. Scott, a colored employee at the depot died of heart failure Friday morning, while attending to his duties in the freight warehouse. Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva County Reaper, 22 Feb 1924, P 4. other records. universe to remove from our midst our much esteemed and beloved brother, Dr. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Sept 1922, P 4. Patricia Ann Kelly Keen. (Samson, Ala.) 1906-1940s, Samson: Samson Ledger. The death last week of William A. Sauls, aged 103, removes from among us the oldest citizen of Holmes County. Transcribed by SLH) of All persons contributing material for posting He was actually dead. Latimer, Sr. and Mrs. A.J. Geneva Journal 1899-1902 Newspapers.com. Roy McDonald, 20 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McDonald, of Ozark, was instantly killed Sunday at the plant of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings Co., in Birmingham by the explosion of gas in the annealing ovens of the plant. Mr. Johnson had been in failing Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Mabel Wright Gibson; daughter, Kathy Gibson Cotton; son, Jon Gibson; grandchildren, Kelsey Cotton & Mitch, Daniel Cotton and David Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Damian and Vincent. [2] It is published by Mo Pujol and edited by Katherine Hepperle. MESSER, Mrs. BABE (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 5. Latimer, Jr., Abbeville; T.C. Walter R. Smith, ex-soldier, died at a Montgomery infirmary Friday morning about 8:30 oclock, following an operation several days ago. Walter L Smith - Obituary - Geneva County Reaper (AL) 3-23-1950 The bereaved mother and brother and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. 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. Alabama Tombstone Project search cemetery transcriptions for Find all the information for Geneva County Reaper on MerchantCircle. Earl, the only child of Rev. after weeks of severe illness, leaving a devoted wife and bate to mourn the Our prayer is that the wife, children and grandchildren may follow obediently the Chief Shepherd who has taken the son to Himself. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Jun 1922, P 3. 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. Transcribed by HEH). W. C. Smith passed to his final reward last Wednesday night and was laid to rest at Leddon Thursday. Transcribed by SLH), McCARTY, J.R. Geneva County, AL Biographies at Genealogy Trails of Dothan, and Mrs. Margaret Steetle of Andalusia; one son - Sidney F. Latimer, Obituaries were generally published in about 1890 or later, though in some areas they were printed previously. 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. MARIE SMITH OBITUARY. The remains of Mrs. Warren Simmons, of Mississippi, were buried at Corner Creek church last week. So gentle, so kind, so true in all relations of life, his absence will be sadly felt and his kind old face will not soon be forgotten. (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Nov 1923, P 1. . The McDougald boy was killed at the home of his parents about three miles out from Samson on the plantation of R. L. Barrow. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Irene. 2744 W Magnolia Avenue Geneva, Alabama 36340. . Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday . Arrests reports for Opp Police Department, Covington County Jail January 30-February 5. and are responsible forassuring that no copyright is violated by Earl Gene Wise of Coffee Springs, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. He was 24 years old. She was the talented and much admired daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mr. ONeal, regarded as one of the states ablest lawyers, had been actively identified with Alabamas political and industrial history since his early manhood. Mr. Adkison is survived by his widow, one married daughter, three sons and one brother, Ed Adkison. Transcribed by SLH), SHAFER, EARL He died last night at 7 oclock with a fractured skull without regaining consciousness. Latest Obituaries 2023 Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home. Survived ( HUGH S. 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