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Obituaries
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newspapers, the majority
from Glynn, McIntosh and Brantley Counties.
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BAGBY, John F. (Rev.)
The Darien News; 25 July 1996; pg. 4 cols. 3 & 4
Graveside services for Rev. John F. Bagby of
Townsend were held July 22, at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. J.H.
McQuaig officiating.
Rev. Bagby, 91, died July 18, at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical
Center in Brunswick.
He had been a resident of McIntosh County since 1948.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BAILEY, Arthur
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; Monday 29 March 1886
Arthur, the eight year old son of Mr. Arthur Bailey, died on the
ridge, McIntosh county, on Wednesday.
BAILEY, Edward Leo
The Brunswick News; Monday, 17 February 1992; pg. 3A
Bailey Services Announced Later
Edward Leo Bailey, 68, of Jekyll Island died last Wednesday.
Memorial services will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral
Home.
The family requests those wishing make memorial contributions to the
American Cancer Society.
Surviving are his wife, Frances “Nancy” Bailey of Jekyll Island; two
sons, William Bailey of Ontario, Canada and Paul Bailey of Kamloops, Canada; a
daughter, Teresa Bailey of Toronto, Canada; and an aunt.
The native of Flushing, N.Y., had been a resident of Jekyll Island
for the past four years, coming from Canada. He was a member of St. Richards
Episcopal Mission of Jekyll Island, the Jekyll Arts Association and Jekyll
Homeowners Association.
BAILEY, Jane Helen (Crovatt)
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 10 January 1904
FUNERAL OF MRS. BAILEY
Brunswick, Ga., January 9.—(Special.)—The funeral services over the
remains of Mrs. George T. Bailey, who died here Thursday morning, occurred
yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock at St. Mark Episcopal church, Rev. Wyllys Rede
officiating. A large number of the friends of the family of the deceased
attended. The remains will be interred in the family burial grounds in
Charleston, S.C., today, and a number of relatives and friends accompanied the
body to that city.
BAILEY, Jesse
15 July 1982; Camden County Tribune
researched by Sue Saffold
CARETAKER BAILEY DROWNS ON CUMBERLAND ISLAND
One of Cumberland Island's residents, described
by friends as a man who never had en enemy in his life, drowned Saturday while
apparently attempting to return his boat to shore in Christmas Creek.
Jesse Bailey, 63, who had lived on Cumberland for most of his life,
was well known to visitors and residents of the island.
He was frequently seen piloting his small motorboat along the
shoreline or in the waters of Christmas Creek in search of fish and shellfish.
Mr. Bailey was reported missing to the National Park Service when he
went to retrieve his boat after the noon meal Saturday and did not return.
"Bailey had gone out for oysters in the morning on Christmas Creek
around the Williams' residence. The creek level on the mud flat was so low that
he couldn't get his boat back in.
After lunch he went back for the boat and apparently drowned," said
Deputy Ricky Sirmon of the Camden County Sheriff's Department.
Mr. Bailey's big black poodle Bushy alerted islanders to his
master's disappearance when he showed up barking on the porch of George and
Audra Merrow, also caretakers on the Candler estate.
Bushy would not calm down, but continued to bark, so Merrow took the
dog to the creek where Bushy showed Merrow the place Mr. Bailey had entered the
creek.
The body of the missing man was discovered about 9:40 a.m. Sunday
following a search by officials of the Sheriff's Department, Department of
Natural Resources and Cumberland Island Park Service, said Sirmon. Island
residents Larry Miller and Carol Ruckdeschel found the body on an oyster bed.
Following the transfer of the body to the mainland, the cause of
death was determined to be as the result of accidental drowning, said Gil
Kelley, deputy county coroner.
"He was a colorful person and he will be missed," said Grover
Henderson, of the man he described as his friend and the friend of everyone who
met him.
Henderson said that Mr. Bailey came to Cumberland Island in the
1930s from Sapelo Island to help build the Candler House at High Point and
stayed on as caretaker of the house.
"He knew everyone who lived on the island from the Rockefellers and
Carnegies on down.
Jesse was one of the few people I've known that everyone liked. He
never had an enemy and that's rare in the twentieth century," said Henderson.
Known to many on the island for his gifts of clams, oysters and fish
to those he liked, Mr. Bailey would often barter his catch with the residents of
the island, trading for the things which he needed or wanted.
"He knew more about fishing on Christmas Creek than any man on the
island," said Henderson.
A fishing trip with Mr. Bailey was described by the authors of Guale,
the Golden Coast of Georgia, published in 1974.
In a profile of Mr. Bailey, his skillful search for shellfish and
lifestyle were described: "Jesse's real life is not lived in the society of
men. His true home is not on land, but down in the salt marsh of Christmas
Creek."
BAILEY, Laura (Wing) Mabry
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 9 January 1904
MRS. GEORGE T. BAILEY, Brunswick
Brunswick, Ga., December 8—(Special)—Mrs.
George T. Bailey died at her home in this city yesterday morning after an
illness of only a few days; in fact, Mrs. Bailey was not considered seriously
ill until a few hours before she passed away. She has been residing in
Brunswick all of her life and has an unusually large number of friends. She
leaves her mother, Mrs. Theodore Crovatt; a husband, and two children, Attorney
Woodford Mabry and Miss Dora Mabry, and one brother, Major A.J. Crovatt.
Mr. Bailey is in Douglas and did not know his wife was ill, while
her son was in Macon on a business trip. The cause of her death was acute
indigestion.
BAILEY, Lillie Mae
The Brunswick News; Friday 8 May 1998; pg. 3A col. 6
LILLIE MAE BAILEY RITES SATURDAY
The funeral for Lillie Mae Byrd Bailey, 97, of Darien will be 11
a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Darien with the Rev. Rick Smith
officiating. Burial will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery in Darien.
She died Tuesday at Jupiter Care Center in Jupiter, Fla.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Edo Miller
and Sons Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist
Church of Darien.
Pallbearers will be Tony Lanasa, Mike Lanasa, Joe Hemberger, Bill
Hemberger, Josh Gamper, Robert MacDermid, Art Alvarado and Jim Molck. Honorary
pallbearers will be Marvin Crosby, David McGahee, Charles Kirkland and Daniel
Alvarado.
Surviving are three daughters, Maxine Bryan of North Palm Beach,
Fla., Judy MacDermid of Dunedin, Fla., and Kathleen Molck of Palm Beach Garden,
Fla.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was a native of Hazlehurst and had been a resident of Florida
since 1995. She lived in Darien for 66 years and was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Darien.
BAKER, J.B.L.
The Darien Timber Gazette; Friday 29 September 1876; pg. 3 col. 5
DEATH OF DR. J.B.L. BAKER
It becomes our painful duty this week, to
chronicle the death of Dr. J.B.L. Baker, a most efficient and trustworthy member
of the medical profession, and a half-brother of the late Dr. Baker who formerly
held the same high place in the regard of our people. The Doctors illness was
not of long duration, though he had been failing through overwork for sometime.
The deepest respect was paid to his memory, by the closing of all business
houses in the city, by the large attendance at the church and the lengthened
funeral train that followed his remains to the cemetery. As he was Port
Physician the flags were also, at half-mast on that day, (Wednesday Sept.
27th.) We mourn him, the community mourns him, and extends to his bereaved
family the tenderest sympathies.
BAKER, James Edward Sr.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 14 May 2002; pg. 4A col. 2
James Edward Baker Sr. of Brunswick died Saturday at his residence.
A memorial service was to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Baptist
Church in Brunswick with the Rev. Michael B. Norris officiating.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Baker of Brunswick; a son, James
Baker Jr. of Jacksonville; five daughters, Carla A. Baker Hatcher of
Jacksonville, Carol M. Baker Holston of Raleigh, S.C., Karen A. Wright Black of
Baton Rouge, La., Sharon D. Baker Wright of Austell and Brenda Bennett of
Boston; a sister, Albertha Baker Miller of Brunswick; six grandchildren and
other family.
Mr. Baker was a 1957 graduate of Risley High School. He served in
the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. Baker was Brunswick’s first black
police officer serving 24 years. He held the ranks of captain patrol commander
and retired as a deputy marshal in 1990.
Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BAKER, Monroe
The Darien News; 25 July 1996; pg. 4 cols. 3 & 4
Funeral services for Monroe Baker of Savannah
were held July 20, at New Hope Baptist Church, with burial in Lincoln Memorial
Cemetery.
Mr. Baker, 81, died July 15, at Candler Hospital in Savannah.
The Darien native attended the public schools of McIntosh County and
had lived in Savannah most of his life. He was a member of New Hope Baptist
Church and the Plasterer’s Union. He was a carpenter, a plasterer and a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a sister, Edith Underwood of Philadelphia, Pa.; a
brother, John Baker of Schenectady, N.Y.; and a nephew and two nieces.
Bynes-Royall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BAKER, William
The Brunswick News; Friday 22 June 1917; pg. 5 col. 2
COLORED MAN DEAD
William Baker, a well known colored man, died
Wednesday and was buried yesterday. Baker was known as one of the best pilots
in this port and held a United States license as master of steamboats. Dropsy
was the cause of his death.
BALDWIN, Alfred
The Brunswick News; Friday 7 June 1991; pg. 3A col. 3
FUNERAL SATURDAY FOR ALFRED BALDWIN
The funeral for Alfred Baldwin, 93, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Spring Hill Baptist Church in the Brookman community with the Rev. Leroy
Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Baldwin Cemetery, also in the
Brookman community.
Baldwin died June 5.
The body will be placed in the church an hour before services.
He is survived by a niece, Rita E. Baldwin of Culver City, Calif.,
and a cousin, Doris Avery Jones of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Beauford and Avedell
Grant of Brunswick, with whom he was living.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8
tonight.
Robert Cummings Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
BANCROFT, William Mansfield
The Daily Georgian; 8 November 1840; pg. 3 col. 1
Savannah Daily Republican; 7 November 1840; pg. 3 col. 1
DIED—On the 3d inst. Wm. M., aged 13, eldest son of Joseph
Bancroft, Esq.
BANGS, Clarendon
The Brunswick News; Monday 20 January 1936; pg. 8 col. 4
Former Resident Dies in Atlanta
News was received here today of the death in Atlanta yesterday of
Clarendon Bangs, 82, noted philatolist [sic] who for a number of years was
associated with the customs service in Brunswick. Before coming tot his city he
was connected with the Savannah customs office.
Mr. Bangs was retired while he was in charge of the local office and had
since made his home in Atlanta.
For years he engaged in the collection of stamps, and it was state he
had one of the most complete collections of any person in the country.
BARBER, Ida Mae “Iris”
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 18 February 1992; pg. 3A
Iris Barber Dies
Ida Mae “Iris” Barber, 59, of Woodbine died Monday in the Southeast
Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
BARKULOO, Harry S.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 25 October 1934; pg. 8 col. 3
FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN HOLLYWOOD
Telegraphic information was received in the city today of the death
yesterday in Hollywood, Cal., of Harry S. Barkuloo, former prominent Brunswick
resident. He spent all of his early life in this city, but because of ill
health removed from here many years ago, first going to Denver, Colo. He has
also resided in Battle Creek, Mich., and other cities since leaving Brunswick,
and had made his home in Hollywood for some time.
Mr. Barkuloo was a member of a well known Brunswick family. He is a
brother of Miss Tommie Barkuloo of this city, and has a number of other
relatives here. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Paul
Gardner, of Quincy, Ill., and Miss Margaret Barkuloo, of Hollywood. His widow
is a sister of Mrs. J.P. Davenport, of this city, and of George H. Smith, of
Savannah.
Full details of his death were not given in the telegram received
here. The funeral, however, it is understood, will be held in Hollywood.
BARKULOO, Mary (Mason)
The Brunswick Times-Advertiser; Friday 14 June 1895; pg. 4 col. 3
MRS.
O.V. BARKULOO DEAD—Mrs. O.V. Barkuloo died last night, after a long illness, at
her husband’s residence, corner of Albany and Dartmouth streets. Mrs. Barkuloo
was formerly Miss Mary Mason, and was a sister of Messrs. Ed. H. and James R.
Mason. The funeral will occur tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the residence. The
bereaved relatives have the sincere sympathy of the public.
The Brunswick Times Advertiser; Sunday 16 June 1895; pg. 4 col. 1
The funeral of Mrs. O.V. Barkuloo occurred yesterday morning from
the residence and was attended by a concourse of friends.
BARKULOO, Mary Margaret (Anderson)
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 2, No. 30; Wednesday 17 January 1877; pg.
5, col. 2
DEATH
OF MRS. M.M. BARKULOO
It becomes our sad and painful duty to chronicle the death of Mrs.
Barkuloo, of this city. For two weeks past she had been suffering from a severe
attack of typhoid pneumonia, and on yesterday, she gently closed her eyes in
quiet sleep--that sleep from which she will awake on the resurrection morn.
Of her ability as a teacher; her devotion to her children, and her
quiet Christian spirit, no word from us is necessary--all who knew her can
testify to these. Left a widow in '73 by the death of Col. Barkuloo, and
although of very retiring disposition, she with true womanly courage braved the
cares of life and maintained her family, rather than lean upon others. Of her
it can well be said, "Truly she hath done what she could." Having a large
family connection this sad news carries mourning to many a household. She
leaves a family of four orphan children to mourn her irreparable loss.
BARKULOO, William
The Atlanta Constitution; Thursday 4 December 1890; pg. 2 col. 2
THE
VICTIM DIED—A Negro Kills a White Man in Brunswick
Brunswick, Ga. December 3—[Special—William Barkuloo was struck in
the head by John Boatwright a negro laborer with a piece of scantling yesterday
and died this morning at 4 o’clock from the injuries received. The affair was a
cold blooded one. At the hour Barkuloo died his murderer was arrested at his
home on Dartmouth street. Boatwright had just gotten into his house and was in
the act of undressing when he was made to put on his clothes again by the
officers, when he was taken to jail.
Barkuloo was foreman of the lumber dock of Stillwell Millen & Co.
and he discharged Boatwright from his employ. The latter refused to go and
stood around making himself obnoxious. A truck had been run off the track and
Barkuloo having been led to believe Boatwright did it accused him. The negro
replied “Whoever said I did it is a d—d liar.” This angered Mr. Barkuloo who
seized a stick and struck at Boatwright. The negro by this time got hold of a
piece of wood the same size that Barkuloo had and struck the latter over the
head. Mr. Barkuloo fell unconscious and was afterwards taken to his home where
Dr. H. Burford was summoned. Dr. Blain was also called but despite their close
attention and all that loving hands could do Barkuloo gradually sank until the
hour of 4 o’clock this morning.
A reporter called at the jail this morning to see Boatwright and
learn what he had to say about the matter but was refused admittance. The
coroner was notified of the death of Barkuloo but he sought the advice of the
solicitor general, who said that an inquest was unnecessary. He was between
thirty five and forty years of age, and leaves a wife to mourn his sudden
demise. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 o’clock a.m. from the First
Baptist church. Excitement was high with talk of lynching, but all is quiet
tonight.
BARNES, George Calhoun
The Brunswick News; March 1986
BARNES FUNERAL TO BE HELD HERE SATURDAY
Services for George Calhoun Barnes, 87, of
Brunswick, will be held Saturday at St. Athanasius Episcopal Church with
interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Barnes died March 14 at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. Herman P. Stone will officiate the 1 p.m. service.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Rogers, Frank Scriven, Clarence Spencer,
Joseph I. Scriven, Steven Taylor, Johnny Wrice, Edgar Scriven and Barry Cross.
The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 7
until 8 o’clock.
He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Barnes of Brunswick; four
daughters, Roberta Taylor of Kaiser Slautern, Germany, Betty Lawery of Bronx,
N.Y., Alice S. Rogers of Brunswick and Debra Wrice of Clarksville, Tenn.; one
son, Charlie Rogers of Richmond Hill; two brothers, Jasper S. Barnes of St.
Simons and William B. Barnes of Frederick, Md.; one sister Creola B. Belton of
Brunswick; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Barnes was a life long resident of Glynn County. He was retired
from employment with H and H Service Department and as a part-time driver with
Murphy Taxi Service. He was also a member of St. Athanasius Episcopal Church.
Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BARNWELL, Charlotte (Stafford)
The Brunswick Times Advertiser; 11 May 1896; pg. 1 col. 4
ENTERED INTO REST—Tribute of a Glynn County Lady to an
Estimable Colored Woman.
On Tuesday, May 5, Charlotte Barnwell, colored,
wife of Nicholas Barnwell, Sr. died at the home of her niece near Waynesville,
aged 70 years, and amid a large assembly of relatives and friends. All that is
mortal was laid to rest by the side of her husband the following Thursday. The
casket was freighted with beautiful flowers, contributed by friends, both white
and colored, for all respected and loved “Aunt Charlotte.”
For forty years she had been a dutiful member of the Baptist church,
and her life was so upright and true we all feel she was fully prepared to meet
her God. In her death not only her relatives, but the community at large has
sustained a great loss. A nurse by profession, she spent the greater part of
her useful life at the bedside of the sick, and there are countless numbers of
both colors who have received her faithful services.—A FRIEND.
BARRETT, Michael E.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 20 May 1971; pg. 18 col. 5
M.E.
BARRETT DIES—Funeral services for Michael Barrett, brother of Mrs. J.W. Blount
of Blythe Island, who died Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pa., were held yesterday in
Munhall, Pa.
BARRETT, Minnie Louise
The Brunswick News; Saturday 17 July 1943; pg. 8 col. 2
MRS.
A.M. BARRETT DIED LAST NIGHT
Mrs. Minnie Louise Barrett, 54, a former resident of Brunswick, died
at the City Hospital last night, having been stricken ill while she was visiting
her brother, A.B. Taylor.
Mrs. Barrett was the widow of the late A.M. Barrett, who for many
years was a railway conductor here. Some time after his death she removed to
New Orleans to make her home.
Mrs. Barrett is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E. Christiansen, of
New Orleans, and a son, Albert M. Barrett, of the Army air corps, stationed at
Roswell Field, New Mexico. Five brothers and one sister also survive.
The body was today forwarded to New Orleans by Mortician Edo Miller,
where funeral services will be held Monday.
BAUMGARDNER, Lauretta (King)
The Brunswick News; Monday 1 September 1997; pg. 3A col. 6
LAURETTA KING BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
Lauretta King Baumgardner, 83, passed away August 31 at her home
after a short illness. She was the widow of Talmadge Miesse Baumgardner, vice
president and director of the Sea Island Company, and nationally renowned
landscape architect.
Mrs. Baumgardner, the daughter of the late Alma Wright King of
Brunswick and Harris King, was a descendant of coastal Georgia founders
including Roswell King. A lifetime resident of Glynn County, she participated
in the celebration of the opening of the original wooden causeway and was a
guest at the opening of the Cloister Hotel.
After graduating as the valedictorian of the Glynn Academy Class of
1930, she attended Wesleyan College. She was a devout member of Christ Church,
Frederica, and a member of its Charles Wesley Guild. She served as chairman and
was an active volunteer since the inception of the annual Tour of Homes
sponsored by the church. She was a member and former chairman of the Brunswick
Town Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the state
of Georgia.
An active member of the community, she was a former President of the
St. Simons School PTA and a long time member of the Library Board.
In July, she traveled through Ireland with her daughter, Lauretta
Baumgardner Lingle.
Beloved by all her acquaintances and a wide circle of friends, Mrs.
Baumgardner was known for her warm and vivacious personality and her generous
and frequent hospitality.
She is survived by two sons, Carl Miesse Baumgardner of St. Simons
Island and Thomas Wright Baumgardner of Conyers; her daughter, Lauretta B.
Lingle of Lecanto, Florida; six grandchildren, including Katy Ask and Tal and
Laura Baumgardner of St. Simons Island; Mark Baumgardner of Bartlett, Illinois;
Ronald Northrop of Tampa and Thomas Northrop of Ocala, Florida; and two
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are: Bernard Ask, Mark Baumgardner, Talmage
Baumgardner, Peyton Lingle, Ronald Northrop, Thomas Northrop. Honorary
pallbearers are Don Carter, Charles Gowen and Carley Zell.
Viewing at Edo Miller from 6 pm-8 pm Tuesday, Sept. 2nd. Funeral
will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday Sept. 3 at Christ Church, Frederica.
BAUMGARDNER, Susan (Thurmond)
The Brunswick News; Monday 15 December 1997; pg. 3A col. 6
SUSAN BAUMGARDNER SERVICE TUESDAY
Susan Thurmond Baumgardner, 53, of St. Simons Island died Friday at
Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Church Frederica
on St. Simons, where she was a member. The family will receive friends at her
residence, 124 Adler Circle, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Frederica.
Surviving are her husband, Carl Baumgardner; a son, Talmadge
Baumgardner; a daughter, Laura Lee Baumgardner; her mother, Marjorie Thurmond of
Charleston, W.V.; and a brother, Lawrence Thurmond of Denver, Colo.
She was a graduate of West Virginia University and a member of Alpha
Xi Delta Sorority; the Anne Bailey chapter of DAR, Charleston, W.Va.; the
National Society of Colonial Dames of America State of Georgia; the National
Arts Club of New York; and past president of the Jacksonville Chapter of the
Society of Decorative Painters.
She was a journalist and writer for the Associated Press, National
Public Television, NBC News, City Bank and AT&T and served on the staff of Jay
Rockefeller’s successful campaign for governor of West Virginia.
BAUMGARDNER, Talmadge Miesse
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 13 September 1994; pg. 10A col. 1 & 3A col. 6
T.M.
BAUMGARDNER DIES MONDAY
Talmadge Miesse “Bummy” Baumgardner, 90, of St. Simons Island died
Monday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Christ Church Frederica with
the Rev. Douglas Renegar officiating. Burial will follow in Christ Churchyard
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Tommy Northrop, Ronald Northrop, Mark Baumgardner,
Tal Baumgardner, Bernard Ask, Robert Colson, Robert Northrop and Bill Friezner.
Honorary pallbearers will be member of the executive committee and
the board of directors of the Sea Island Co., Billy Backus, Don Carter, Charlie
Gowen and Carley Zell.
The family will receive friends at the residence and requests
memorials to Christ Church Frederica.
Surviving are his wife, Lauretta K. Baumgardner of St. Simons; two
sons, Thomas W. Baumgardner of Conyers and Carl M. Baumgardner of St. Simons; a
daughter, Lauretta B. Colson of Lecanto, Fla.; six grandchildren and two
nephews.
The Sugar Grove, Ohio, native had lived in Glynn County since 1928.
A graduate of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, he had been with the Sea
Island Co. since 1928 where he was vice president and member of the executive
committee and board of directors.
Baumgardner was a member of Christ Church Frederica, where he served
many years as a junior warden, and had served as a member of the Glynn County
Board of Education. He was a member of the American Society of Landscape
Architects and had received a number of national awards for his landscape work
in the Southeast.
He was also a member of the board of directors of First Federal
Savings and Loan Association.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BAUMGARTNER, Ida B.
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 1 April 1882; pg. 6 col. 2
Mrs. John Baumgartner, nee Miss Ida Heins, died
very suddenly on Thursday morning last. She was perfectly well the evening
before and had promise of long life, but in less than twelve hours from the time
she was taken, breathed her last. She leaves a husband, and infant of only two
months to mourn her loss. How uncertain is life.
BEACH, Mary
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 21 February 1885; pg. 6 col. 2
We regret to chronicle the death of Miss Mary Beach, of this city,
which occurred in Savannah, her temporary home, on Wednesday last. Miss Beach
has been in Savannah for a few years past, and only recently had made up her
mind to return to this city to keep house for her brothers. But the messenger
came, and she has gone hence, and her plans are left unexecuted.
BEAN, George H.
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 8 May 1880; pg. 3 col. 2
We have just learned of the death of Mr. Geo. H. Bean, of
Springfield, Mass., which occurred on Saturday last. He was a brother of Mr.
O.S. Bean, formerly of this city, and uncle of Mrs. Howard Hine.
BEAN, Lila
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 5 May 1883; pg. 6 col. 2
Died, on Monday last, Miss Lila, daughter of
Mr. George and Mrs. Maggie Bean of this city. Deceased was about thirteen years
of age.
BEAN, Mariah Frances (Harris)
Savannah Morning News, Friday, July 17, 1908
MRS.
MARY F. BEAN, BRUNSWICK
Brunswick, Ga. July 16.—After long suffering Mrs. Mary Frances
Bean, one of the oldest residents of the city, passed away at 10 o’clock this
morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.J. Leavy. She was born Dec 26,
1824, on St. Simon’s Island. Her maiden name being Mary F. Harris. Her
brother, Horatio H. Harris, was one of the first aldermen of Brunswick, while
another brother, Lewis W. Harris, held many public offices in the county. Mrs.
Bean is survived by four children, Mrs. L.J. Leavy, Mrs. H.L. Hines and Mrs.
Owen B. Lancaster, and George W. Bean of Griffin, Fla. Editors C.H. and L.J.
Leavy of the Brunswick News are grandsons, sixteen grandchildren and twelve
great-grandchildren survive.
Mrs. Bean was the widow of one and the mother of two Confederate
Veterans, and the pallbearers have been selected from the veterans
as follows: Dr. W.B. Burroughs, T.W. Lamb, J.T. Lambright, Horace Dart, G.H.
Fahen and J.R. Merton. The
Funeral takes place from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 10 o’clock
Friday Morning.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 15 July 1908; pg. 8 col. 2
MRS.
BEAN’S CONDITION—The condition of Mrs. M.F. Bean was reported unchanged late
last night. The aged lady is in a dying condition and there is no hope whatever
of her recovery. It is not thought that she will live throughout today.
The Brunswick News; Friday 17 July 1908; pg. 1 col. 4
OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES TO REST—MRS. M.F. BEAN DIED YESTERDAY MORNING AFTER A
LONG ILLNESS.
After a lingering illness extending over many months, Mrs. Maria
Harris Bean, an old Brunswickian, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
L.J. Leavy, at ten o’clock yesterday morning. Up to a few months ago, the
deceased, though in her eighty-fourth year, was very active and for one so
advanced in years, was possessed of wonderful vitality. At that time, however,
she became afflicted with some nervous troubles of the face, necessitating
several operations. She suffered with these and her years together caused a
rapid decline, and for weeks and weeks she has been critical. As stated above,
Mrs. Bean would have been 84 years old on December 24th, having been
born on St. Simons island, Dec. 24th, 1824. Mrs. Bean was a pioneer
Brunswickian, belonging to the old Harris family, who were prominent in the
community in the ante-bellum days. She was married to Oren S. Bean in 1838 and
is survived by four children, Mrs. L.J. Leavy, Mrs. Oren S. Lancaster and Mrs.
H.L. Hine of this city and George W. Bean of Florida. She is also survived by
seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren among whom are Messrs.
Clarence H. Arthur, H. and L.J. Leavy, Jr. She was a sister of the late Lewis
W. Harris, at one time prominent in the city and is an aunt of Hiram J. Read,
the present tax collector of Glynn County.
Mrs. Bean was loved by a large circle of friends to whom her many
womanly graces and noble traits of character endeared her.
The funeral will occur from St. Mark’s Episcopal church at ten
o’clock this morning. Rev. D. Watson Winn officiating. The interment will
occur in Oak Grove cemetery. The following gentlemen, all Confederate veterans,
will act as pall bearers: Dr. W.B. Burroughs, Hon. T.W. Lamb, Judge J.T.
Lambright, Judge Horace Dart, Judge George E. Fahm, and J.R. Morton, Esq.
The members of the family have the deep sympathy of a large circle
of friends, where the death of this truly good woman has caused genuine sorrow.
BEAN, William
Savannah Morning News; Monday, October 23, 1905
BODY
TAKEN TO BRUNSWICK
Relatives of W. S. Bean Will Employ Detective to Run Down Slayer.
Brunswick, Ga, Oct 22 --Mr. W. S. Bean, who was shot at Bailey’s
Mill last night, dying later in a Savannah Hospital, was a former Brunswickian.
His remains were brought to this city this afternoon and the funeral will take
place tomorrow from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The deceased was a consistent
member of the Episcopal Church.
Mr. Bean was interested in the large Mill where he was shot. For
twenty-two years he had been with Mr. Presley Bailey. He was well known by many
of the older citizens of Brunswick, and the news of his death caused much
sorrow.
Mr. Bean was the youngest son of Mrs. M. F. Bean of this city, and a
brother of Mrs. L. J. Leavy, Mrs. Laura F. Hine, and Mrs. B. F. Lancaster, all
of Brunswick. His father was one of the most prominent citizens of old Camden
county, where he owned and operated a number of sawmills.
Brunswick relatives of the deceased will make every possible effort
to catch the murderer. A detective will be employed and will at once go to the
mill Where the shooting occurred.
BEAUREGARD, Joseph Oscar
The Brunswick News; Thursday 1 April 1976
J.O. Beauregard Dies Here Today
Joseph Oscar Beauregard, 48, a resident of 109 Coke St., St. Simons,
died at the local hospital early today after a short illness.
He was retired from the U.S. Army and was with the Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center at Glynco.
The funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced later by
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
BECK, William C.
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 3 January 1885; pg. 3 col. 1
DEATH OF MR. BECK
Mr. W.C. Beck, of this city, died at
Gainesville, Fla. on the night of the 26th ult., of inflammation of the brain,
caused from a blow received whilst down at Wild Wood, a few days before he
reached Gainesville. He arrive in Gainesville on the morning of the 17th at
five o’clock and went to bed. He got up sometime after breakfast and went out
for a little while, and on his return went back to bed, and never got out again,
as inflammation had set in. Mr. Beck was an Englishman by birth, a whole-soled
jovial gentleman. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, American Legion of
Honor and an officer of the Grand Lodge of the latter order. His life was
insured in each of these orders at the time of his death. Mr. Beck was
traveling salesman for Mayer & Glauber of this city. His remains were brought
to this city and buried from the Episcopal church on Sunday last, attended by a
large concourse of people. He leaves a wife and little girl to mourn his early
death.
BECKHAM, Doris Adell (Phillips)
The Brunswick News; Monday 22 December 1952; pg. 12 col. 5
MRS. DORIS BECKHAM
Mrs. Doris Beckham, aged 33, passed away early
Sunday morning at the City Hospital. She was the wife of the late A.C. Beckham.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Phillips of
Newnan, three brothers, Leo Phillips, Columbus, and Robert and L.W. Phillips of
Newnan, and two sisters, Mrs. Christian Neugent, Kirkland, Ga., and Mrs. Ada
Bullard, Ocala, Fla.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the chapel
of the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. W.R. Croft, burial being
in Palmetto Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat Winburn, Mitchell Owens, Jack
Kennedy, Luther Kite, Jake Minchew and Carl Allen.
BEE, Barnard E.
The Atlanta Constitution; Friday 18 November 1887; pg. 4 col. 5
COLONEL BEE’S DEATH—The Close of a Remarkable Career in
Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga, November 17—(Special)—The
community was shocked today by the sudden death of Colonel Barnard E. Bee, clerk
of the superior court. At seven o’clock this morning his servant began to
assist him to dress. Before the servant had finished, Colonel Bee complained of
a severe pain in his side, and asked to be immediately put back in bed. He
appeared to partly swoon away. His family were called, and within fifteen
minutes he was dead.
Barnard Elliott Bee was born in Savannah, and at the time of his
death was in his sixtieth year. He was a son of Captain William Bee, an officer
in the American army in the war of 1812. When a young man, B.E. Bee was
employed as a clerk in the office of Isaac Cohen, a merchant on Bay street.
While with Mr. Cohen, in 1848, Mr. Bee fell through a trap door in one of the
buildings on the bay. It was thought at first that his injuries would be
fatal. He survived the fall, but was a cripple for life. In 1852 he was
elected receiver of tax returns, which office he held until a few years ago,
when he resigned. He was once a candidate for ordinary, but was not elected.
Then he was elected clerk of the superior court, the first term of which expired
last January, when he was re-elected. Governor Stephens appointed him as
lieutenant colonel of his staff. Both were cripples and used wheeled chairs, a
fact that caused a great deal of playful and pathetic comment when Colonel Bee
called upon the governor during the city’s sesquicentennial in 1883. The county
commissioners appointed Deputy Clerk J.K.P. Carr to succeed Colonel Bee until an
election could be held. Mr. Carr has been in office seventeen years. The
vacancy had to be filled at once. Tuesday last was return day for the December
term of the superior court.
There were a number of papers for the clerk to sign and give to the
sheriff to serve. These papers have to be served within five days and the time
expires on Monday. The clerk appoints his own deputy, and hence when the clerk
died his deputy, Mr. J.K.P. Carr, could not legally act longer. If the clerk’s
office remains vacant several suits will have to go over for another term. The
commissioners of Chatham county have the power of filling all vacancies. Judge
Adams was consulted, and he advised them to appoint a clerk without delay. The
board accordingly met at twelve o’clock and appointed Mr. James K.P. Carr.
Notice of the appointment will be forwarded to Atlanta tonight. Governor Gordon
will probably receive it tomorrow, sign a commission for Mr. Carr and mail it so
that it will reach Savannah on Saturday morning. If there is no delay, he can
qualify on Saturday and sign as clerk such papers as are to be turned over to
the sheriff.
BEE, Laura
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 3 No. 27; Wednesday 2 January 1878
DIED
On the 24th ult., in this city, Mrs. Laura Bee, wife of Mr. Wm.
Joseph Bee and mother of Judge George B. Mabry. A sad household indeed is
that. No wife to cheer and comfort the one, and no mother’s love to sooth the
other.
One by one we pass away and are gathered “on the other side of the
river,” where parting is unknown. May a kind Father heal the bleeding hearts,
and may this dispensation of His providence prove a benefit to us all.
BEERS, Lewis P.
The Brunswick News; Friday 23 February 1990; pg. 3A col. 3
BEERS FUNERAL TO BE WEDNESDAY
The funeral for Lewis P. Beers, 82, who died Wednesday at his
residence, will be held at a later date in Syracuse, N.Y.
The New York native has lived in Brunswick for the past 60 years.
He had worked for the Cloister on Sea Island and also managed a resort hotel at
Johns Island at Vero Beach, Fla.
He was a past Elk and a member of the Brunswick Shrine Club for over
50 years. He was also a member of Brunswick Lodge #717 F&AM and Knights
Templar.
He is survived by his wife, Theda Davis Beers of Brunswick; one son,
Lewis Beers of Therese, N.Y.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will be at the residence, 3114 Boxwood Ave. Those
wishing may make memorial contributions to a charity of their choice.
Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BELL, Amelia E. (Palmer) Ferrell
The Brunswick News; Monday 26 November 1928; pg. 8 col. 5
TWO
AGED RESIDENTS, SISTERS, PASS AWAY—MRS. AMELIA BELL DIES IN ST. AUGUSTINE, MRS.
SARAH JONES IN JACKSONVILLE.
Two of Brunswick’s oldest residents, sisters, well known and beloved
by [a] wide circle of friends, are dead. One, Mrs. Amelia A. Bell, passed away
at 11 o’clock Sunday morning in St. Augustine, Fla., where she had been residing
for some time, and the other, Mrs. Sarah Jones, died at 8 o’clock this morning
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. May Couillard [sic], in Jacksonville, who
she had been visiting for the past two months.
Mrs. Bell has made her home in Brunswick practically all of her life
removing to St. Augustine about two years ago to reside with one of her
children. She was 75 years of age and was known and loved by an unusually large
number of friends.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. E.A. Petticord, of
St. Cloud, Fla., Mrs. B.J. Goldwire, of Philadelphia, M.T. Bell, of
Jacksonville, H.M., J.B. and George Bell, of Brunswick, Mrs. A.A. Bourgoise, of
Shreveport, Mrs. M.E. Dart, of Brunswick, Jno. D. Bell, of St. Augustine. She
is also survived by a large number of grandchildren.
The body arrived in the city this afternoon over the Atlantic Coast
Line and was borne to the residence of H.M. Bell, 2301 Atlantic avenue, from
where the funeral will take place. Definite funeral arrangements have not been
completed, pending the arrival of relatives in the city, but it will be held
sometime tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Jones, sister of the deceased, died in Jacksonville this
morning, following a short illness. She was 89 years of age and has resided in
Brunswick and Glynn county all of her life. For many years she has lived here
with her daughter, Mrs. W.A. Hackett, on Sycamore street, Windsor Park.
Mrs. Jones was a life long member of St. Mark’s Episcopal church,
and she, too, was known and loved by an unusually wide circle of friends. The
body will arrive in the city today.
The deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. May Coullard [sic],
of Jacksonville; Mrs. Edgar Foust, Tampa; Mrs. W.E. Evans, Miami, and Mrs. W.A.
Hackett, of this city.
Funeral arrangements likewise have not been completed, but it was
stated that the funeral also would probably be held tomorrow morning.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 27 November 1928; pg. 8 col. 4
AGED
SISTERS ARE LAID TO REST IN BRUNSWICK TODAY
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Jones, beloved Brunswick woman, whose
death occurred yesterday in Jacksonville, where she was visiting, was held this
morning at 11:30 o’clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W.A. Hackett,
in Windsor Park. Rev. Royal K. Tucker, pastor of St. Mark’s Episcopal church,
in which the deceased worshipped for a long period of years, read the impressive
Episcopal burial ritual, after which the remains of this dear old lady were
tenderly borne to Oak Grove cemetery and laid to its final resting place beside
those of her husband.
The pall bearers were L.A. Robinson, Eugene Dill, M.I. Dart, W.R.
Smith, Thomas Hackett, and R.H. Everett.
The funeral of Mrs. Amelia Bell, sister of Mrs. Jones, who died in
St. Augustine Sunday, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock also from St.
Mark’s Episcopal church, and again a large number of sorrowing friends were
present to pay a last tribute of respect to this beloved old resident of
Brunswick.
Many of the children and grandchildren of deceased, residing in
various sections of the country, were in the city to attend the funeral. The
interment was in Palmetto cemetery.
BELL, Noble Wimberly
The Brunswick News; Sunday 14 March 1915; pg. 8 col. 4
AN
AGED VETERAN PASSES TO REST—WIMBERLY BELL DIED AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
N. Wimberly Bell, 77 years old, one of Brunswick’s oldest citizens,
passed away at his home, corner of Davis and I streets yesterday afternoon at 2
o’clock after a long illness. Mr. Bell had been a resident of Brunswick for
many years and was well known and popular among many friends. He was a veteran
of the Indian and Civil Wars, and has always taken an active part in Confederate
veteran organization [sic], being a member of Camp Jackson.
The deceased is survived by his widow and seven children, M.P.,
H.M., J.B., G.A., J.D. Bell, Mrs. M. Dart and Miss Mary Bell.
The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o’clock from the
residence and will be attended by members of Camp Jackson. The following
gentlemen will act as pallbearers: Edwin W. Dart, Slaud [Claud?] Dart, J.F.
Simmons, J.E. Manoe, Andrew Moody, Ivan Dart.
CAMP
JACKSON, 806 [or 805?], U.C.V.—Members of this camp and all other Confederate
veterans are requested to meet at 10 o’clock today, corner Davis and I streets,
to attend the funeral of our late comrade, Wimberly Bell. The usual badge of
mourning will be worn.
W.B.
Burroughs, Commander
William H. Holmes, Adjutant
BELL, Wesley
The Brunswick News; Monday 6 January 1936; pg. 8 col. 3
90-YEAR-OLD NEGRO KNEELS IN PRAYER AS HIS LIFE ENDS
Wesley Bell, 90-year-old negro, was deeply
religious.
Even in his declining years his religion was his greatest activity.
Unable to do manual labor and earn his livelihood, Father Time
pauperized the aged negro. He became a ward of the city poor house.
From slavery days in the ante-bellum days, “Old Wesley” never
shunned his religion and his prayers.
Early yesterday the feeble darkey went about his daily routine in
the poor house and about 8 o’clock in the morning kneeled by the side of his bed
to offer prayers to his Maker.
There he was found a short time later—his head leaning on the bed,
his arms outstretched—kneeling where he uttered his final mortal words with
God—dead!
He died as he would have had it—on his knees praying to his
Almighty.
A Christian, but a pauper, the former slave will be given a decent,
but simple burial in pauper’s field.
BELL, William
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 16 August 1879; pg. 3 col. 2
RUN
OVER AND KILLED
To chronicle the death of anyone is a sad duty but peculiarly so
when the death be a violent one, as was the case of Mr. Wm. Bell, of Macon,
which occurred in our city last Wednesday night, about midnight. It seems he
had been drinking during the day, and had lain down under one of the cars on the
track in front of the Cotton Press. Whilst the early lumber train was being
made up, the car under which he was lying was pushed forward, and the
unfortunate man caught and carried along several feet, his leg broken and
internal injuries received that caused his death in three hours. Officer
McCrary was standing near when the poor fellow first cried out, and had the
train stopped, but too late.
Mr. Bell was formerly of Fernandina, but is now of Macon, where his
wife resides, and whither his remains were sent Thursday night. He was at one
time foreman of the M. & B. machine shops, and also of the M. & W.
BELLAMY, Nancy (Daniels)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 19 June 1971; pg. 3 col. 4
MRS.
BELLAMY DIES ON FRIDAY
Mrs. Nancy Daniels Bellamy, 82, died at the Brunswick hospital
Friday after an extended illness. She was a native of McIntosh County but had
lived in Glynn County most of her life. She resided at 345 Williams Drive.
Survivors are five sons, Matthew W. Daniels of Brunswick, William A.
Daniels, Roy L. Daniels and Edgar Daniels, all of Lakewell, Fla.; four brothers,
Frank Rozier of Waverly, Lawrence Rozier of Spring Bluff, Mack Rozier of
Louisville, Ky., Steve Rozier of Brunswick; four sisters, Mrs. Ada Manning of
Blythe Island, Mrs. James Odom of Baxley, Mrs. Eva Owens and Mrs. Susie
Beckworth, both of Brunswick; 23 grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Daniels
Cemetery, Brantley County, with the Rev. James E. Woods, officiating.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BENFIELD, Corbin Thad
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 16 September 1987; pg. 3A, col. 3
Former local resident Corbin Thad Benfield, 37, died recently at his
residence in Berkley, Calif., after a short illness.
He is survived locally by his mother, Marian Benfield, his father
Corbin J. Benfield; a brother, Clifford Benfield; three sisters, Virginia
Etheridge, Melinda Farnell and Anita Moye; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
BENNETT, Aubry A. “Buck”
The Darien News; 28 November 1974; pg. 2 col. 1
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR BROTHER-IN-LAW OF MRS. R.L.
BENNETT, SR.
Funeral services for Aubry A. (Buck) Bennett,
64, of Savannah were held Nov. 19 at the Garden City Primitive Baptist Church
with burial in Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery.
Mr. Bennett was the brother of the late R.L. Bennett, Sr., of
Darien. He was a native of Wayne County, but had lived in Chatham County for
the past 58 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nettie F. Bennett of Savannah; a son,
Robert D. Bennett of Garden City; a brother, L.E. Bennett of Los Angeles,
Calif.; his stepmother, Mrs. Aurelia Bennett of Garden City; a grandchild and a
number of nieces and nephews.
BENNETT, Irma (Lambright)
The Brunswick News; Monday 27 April 1959; pg. 16 col. 3
MRS. IRMA BENNETT DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Irma Lambright Bennett, 75, died Saturday
afternoon at the Brunswick hospital. She was a native of Brunswick but moved to
Charleston a number of years ago to reside.
Survivors are two brothers, Edwin D. Lambright, Tampa, Fla., and Joe
E. Lambright, Brunswick; and two nephews, J.E. Lambright, Jr., Savannah, and
Edwin Lambright, Brunswick.
She was a daughter of the late Joseph E. Lambright and Julia Dart
Lambright, pioneer residents of Brunswick.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the
graveside in Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Talbert Morgan, rector of St.
Marks Episcopal Church, officiating. Edo Miller and Sons is in charge of
arrangements.
BENNETT, Martha B.
The Brunswick News; Friday 18 September 1987; pg. 3A, col. 1
Martha B. Bennett of Youngstown, Ohio, died Sept. 14 in Youngstown
Hospital after an extended illness.
She is survived locally by a sister, Irene E. Tankersley, and two
nephews, Thomas G. Tankersley and Richard W. Tankersley, all of Brunswick.
The funeral was held Thursday in Ohio.
BERRIE, Lila S. (Holtzendorff)
The Brunswick Pilot; Friday 23 May 1930; pg. 1 col. 4
Mrs. Lila Berrie, 73, widow of the late H.E. Berrie, and a life long
resident of Brunswick, died at the City Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after a
long illness. She is survived by one grand daughter, who lives in Florida. The
funeral was held from St. Francis Xavier Church Wednesday afternoon, interment
in Oak Grove cemetery.
Old Uncle BILLY
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 1, No. 39; Wednesday 29 December
1875; pg. 1, col. 2
Killed
A number of Negroes on St. Simons Island were spending last Friday
night (Dec. 24, 1875) in religious exercises at the house of one of their
number- Old Uncle Billy. Early the next morning a drunken fellow from another
part of the Island entered and disturbed the meeting. The old man, in trying to
put him out, was thrown to the floor, and stamped in the breast, which caused
his death soon after.
BIDWELL, Alfred
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 27 June 1893
FEVER ON THE SATILLA—A Ship Captain Dies of Yellow Jack Up in the Interior.
Brunswick, Ga., June 26.—(Special.)—A special received in Brunswick
today from a lumber dock fifty-six miles from Brunswick on the Satilla river,
announced the death of Alfred Bidwell, master of the American barkentine Anita
Berwind, from yellow fever. The health officer, John A. Dunwoody, tonight gave
the press the following official statement: The Berwind entered quarantine from
Havana on June 15th. All were well on board and reported no illness
on the passage. She was fumigated, entered and then went up the Satilla river
fifty-six miles. The master of the Berwind was taken sick and was carried eight
miles on shore in the country where he died. The vessel was loaded and ready to
sail and was ordered, and has left for the national quarantine at Sapelo. All
the crew and the vessel were thoroughly fumigated before leaving and those in
the country who came in contact with Biddle [sic] have been isolated. No more
danger is apprehended, every precaution having been taken and the distance from
any house being a number of miles.
BINNS, Albert John
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 18 February 1992; pg. 3A
Albert J. Binns Dies
Albert John Binns, 75, of St. Simons Island died early today at the
Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
BISHOP, Hiller Odesta
The Brunswick News; Saturday 20 October 1990; pg. 3A col. 5
HILLER O. BISHOP DIES EARLY TODAY
Hiller O. Bishop, 73, of Darien died early this morning at the
Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Services and survivors will be announced later by Edo Miller and
Sons Funeral Home.
The Brunswick News; Monday 22 October 1990; pg. 3A col. 4
HILLER O. BISHOP DIES SATURDAY
Hiller Odesta Bishop, 73, a resident of Darien, died in the
Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital Saturday after a short illness.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Palmetto
Cemetery with the Rev. B.E. Hannah officiating. Active pallbearers will be Mike
Hildreth, Robbie Smith, Jeff Fogle, Tim Bristol, Danny Jordan and Jim Archer.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Kittles Sr., William Ward, Dan Forsythe,
Curtis Howard, Jack Gale, Dr. Salim M. Osta, Dr. Malcom Wright, Dr. Hurley D.
Jones, Dr. Huitt E. Mattox and Gene Lewis.
The body will remain in the funeral home and the family will receive
friends from 7 until 9 o’clock tonight.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Yale Bishop of Darien; three
daughters, Dorothy Bishop Smith, Virginia Bishop Fogle and Lynn Bishop Stein,
all of Columbia, S.C.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Dawson native had been a resident of Darien for the past 25
years. He was retired from the Civil Service. He was a veteran of World War
II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BISHOP, Mary Ada (Yale)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 14 January 1992; pg. 3A col. 5
MARY
ADA BISHOP DIES MONDAY
Mary Ada Bishop, 68, of Darien died Monday in the Dorn Veterans
Hospital in Columbia, SC.
Arrangements will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 15 January 1992; pg. 3A col. 4
MARY
BISHOP DIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Graveside services for Mary Ada Yale Bishop, 68, a former resident
of Darien, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Palmetto Cemetery with the Rev. Clarke
Wiggins officiating.
She died in Columbia, S.C., Monday after a short illness.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9
tonight.
Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy Smith of Eastover, S.C.,
Virginia Fogle of Columbia, and Lynn Stein of Lugoff, S.C.; two sisters, Dorothy
Lewis of Brunswick and Betty Baker of Tampa, Fla.; eight grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A native of Valdosta, Mrs. Bishop had lived in Columbia for 14
months. She had lived in Darien for 26 years.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BISHOP, Peyton Wade
The Brunswick News; Friday 21 April 1950; pg. 10 col. 1
PEYTON BISHOP FATALLY HURT IN U.S. 17 MISHAP—Automobile Crashes Into Rear End of
Tractor-Trailer
Peyton Wade Bishop, 2002 Ellis street, was fatally injured last
night when the car which he was driving ploughed into the rear of a
tractor-trailer on U.S. Highway 17 on Blythe Island.
The 35-year-old veteran died without regaining consciousness soon
after reaching City Hospital.
Thomas H. Long of Glen Burnie, Md., the operator of the
tractor-trailer, was unhurt.
Coroner L.M. Harrison announced that an inquest into the death will
be conducted this afternoon at 3 o’clock.
County police quoted Long as saying he was traveling north on U.S.
17 and his vehicle was barely moving. He said he was preparing to turn into a
service station on the left side of the highway and was waiting for the lane for
south-bound traffic to become clear.
At this juncture, he told police, he observed the car which Bishop
was driving approaching at a high rate of speed from the rear. Long began
blinking his tail lights frantically in an effort to attract Bishop’s attention
to the tractor-trailer.
The driver of the car applied his brakes, and the automobile skidded
120 feet before crashing into the rear end of the tractor-trailer with a
terrific impact, sufficient to demolish the car.
Bishop, the victim of a brain injury, was carried to the hospital in
an ambulance.
One of the witnesses listed by police was Edwin Boartfield, another
resident of Maryland. His truck was in front of the tractor-trailer, and like
Long, he had slowed down to turn into the service station.
Funeral arrangements for the victim are incomplete and will be
announced later by the Miller Funeral Home.
Bishop was a native of Dawson and lived her with his brother, H.O.
Bishop. Other survivors are his mother, Mrs. Minnie Pearl Britt of Dawson, five
half-brothers and one half-sister.
The Brunswick News; Saturday 22 April 1950; pg. 8 col. 6
PEYTON BISHOP’S RITES WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY
Funeral services for Peyton Wade Bishop, who was killed in an
automobile accident on U.S. Highway 17 Thursday night, will be held Sunday at 2
p.m., at the chapel of the Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Talbert Morgan,
rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will follow in
Palmetto cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Arthur Poncell, Albert Hamilton, Curtis
Wiggins, Manuel Sousa, Vital Ribeiro and John Machado.
The 35-year-old veteran was killed when the car which he was driving
crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer.
An inquest into the death, set for Friday afternoon but postponed,
was to be conducted at 2 p.m., today by Coroner L.M. Harrison.
[no
further record was found regarding the inquest results in the newspaper—ALH]
BLACK, Melvina Fraser
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 2 September 1953; pg. 12 col. 4
MRS. BLACK, AGED LOCAL RESIDENT DIES IN SAVANNAH
Mrs. Mellvina [sic] Fraser Black, 89-year-old
Brunswick resident, passed away last night at a convalescent home in Savannah,
where she had been for some time.
Despite her age, Mrs. Black had enjoyed fairly good health until
several weeks ago, and later her condition became serious.
Born in Brunswick, Mrs. Black had spent all of her life here with
the exception of a short time she resided in Texas. She was a member of an old
and well known Glynn County family, being the last living member of it. In her
younger years she was active in church and other circles.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. L.J. Leavy, a granddaughter,
Mrs. William Locke of Reno, Nevada, and three great grandchildren.
Private funeral services were held at the graveside in the family
plot in Oak Grove Cemetery this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. W.E. Dennis.
The Miller Funeral Home was in charge.
BLAIN, Annie Elizabeth (Scranton)
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 31 January 1880; pg. 3 col. 3
DEATH OF MRS. J.S. BLAIN
We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. J.S. Blain, wife of Dr.
Blain, of this city, which occurred on the evening of the 26th after an illness
of many weeks. She had been, for some time, conscious that she would die, but
expressed no fear or alarm, meeting it with Christian fortitude and giving many
directions concerning her family.— On Monday evening last, she passed away
without a struggle. In her death, the family sustain an irreparable loss, and
society loses a bright jewel. To that fond mother, that affectionate husband,
those motherless children, besides a large number of near relatives and warm
friends, we extend, in behalf of our entire people, their heartfelt sympathy.
BLAIN, Earnest Abbott
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 1, No. 29; Wednesday 20 October 1875; pg.
1, col. 3
Died, on Sunday last (Oct. 17, 1875), Earnest, youngest child of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. S. Blain.
BLAIN, James Simeon
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 27 December 1886
DEATH OF DR. BLAIN
BRUNSWICK, Ga., December 26—(Special)—After a long and painful
illness, Dr. James S. Blain died at his residence in this city. He served
during the late war with distinction as captain of the Brunswick Riflemen, from
which rank he was promoted colonel of the Twenty-sixth Georgia. Up to the time
of his death Dr. Blain was health officer of this port, and was universally
esteemed and respected. He leaves a wife and five children to whom our entire
community extends its deepest sympathy.
BLAIN, Maria Campbell
The Brunswick News; Monday 20 January 1936; pg. 8 col. 3
FINAL
TRIBUTE IS PAID MISS BLAIN BY LOCAL FRIENDS
Impressive funeral services for Miss Maria C. Blain, who passed away
Saturday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Mark's
Episcopal church, of which she was one of the founders. Dr. Royal K. Tucker,
rector, conducted the services, paying high tribute to this remarkable Christian
character. Dr. Tucker announced that a book of memory would be placed in the
church, containing the names of all parishioners representing a perpetual thank
offering in honor and memory of Miss Blain, who had played such a significant
part in the early history of St. Mark's church.
Many beautiful floral tributes banked the chancel, attesting the love
and esteem in which "Miss Maria" was held.
The funeral was attended by scores of friends, including detachments
from the Brunswick Riflemen, of which Miss Blain was an honorary member; from
the Oglethorpe Guards, and a delegation from the Brunswick fire department
headed by Chief Harrison. In attendance were also representatives of the
Clement A. Evans chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, of which "Miss
Maria" was honorary lite[?] president, and the Maria C. Blain chapter, Children
of the Confederacy. The city and county, the Masonic order, and the civic clubs
of the city were also represented at the funeral to pay a last loving tribute to
Miss Blain, who had become a real Brunswick institution, during her long and
useful life.
The choir, composed of Mrs. W.M. Oates, Miss Sadie Dart, Mrs. Al Womack,
Don Sheffield, and Dr. John Paul Jones, beautifully rendered two hymns, "Art
Thou Weary" and "Thy Will be Done," while Guy Hackett, organist, softly played
"Lead Kindly Light," preceding the service. These three hymns have been
favorites in the Blain family for several generations, being sung at the funeral
of Miss Blain's grandmother, and on through the years.
Services were concluded at the graveside in Oak Grove cemetery, Dr.
Tucker officiating.
A military guard of honor accompanied the body to its last resting place
where "Miss Maria" was tenderly laid to rest.
BLAIN, Mary E. (Russell)
Advertiser & Appeal; Wednesday 5 June 1878; pg. 3 col. 2
DEATH OF MRS. MARY E. BLAIN
This estimable Christian lade, the wife of our townsman James T.
Blain breathed her last on the 30th inst. in the 59th year of her age. For
months past she has been quite feeble and seldom left her house unless to attend
church. Her many virtues both as Christian and friend has endeared her to a
large circle of acquaintances, who will mourn her loss. She hath gone where
“there shall be no more sickness nor death.”
BLAND, Richard P.
The Brunswick Times; Friday 16 June 1899; pg. 1 col. 3
CONGRESSMAN BLAND IS DEAD
Lebanon, Mo., June 15—Congressman Richard P. Bland, of Missouri,
died at 4 o’clock this morning. He was unconscious for thirty two hours before
the end came. He passed peacefully away like one falling asleep.
BLANTON, Ella McDonald
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 31 December 1902
MISS ELLA BLANTON, BRUNSWICK, GA.
Brunswick, Ga., December 30—(Special)—Miss Ella
Blanton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G.W. Blanton, of this city, died at an early
hour this morning after a brief illness. Her death has cast a shadow of gloom
over the entire community. Miss Blanton was one of the most lovable and
admirable young ladies in this city. She was niece of Judge and Mrs. Spencer R.
Atkinson, of Atlanta, and a great granddaughter of ex-Governor H.D. McDaniel.
Miss Blanton had just entered here twentieth year.
BLEDSOE, Carrie Bell (Hill) Miller
The Brunswick News; Friday 14 November 1997; pg. 3A col. 4
CARRIE M. BLEDSOE FUNERAL SATURDAY
Carrie Miller Bledsoe, 76, of Brunswick died Wednesday at Hospice of
the Golden Isles.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Glyndale Baptist Church with
the Rev. John Horton officiating. Burial will follow at Palmetto Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 tonight at Chapman
Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Golden
Isles. The family will be at the residence of Jerry Miller, 155 Colonial Drive.
Pallbearers will be Dale Hanen, Dudley Gahane, Charles Murphy, Harry
Vining, Leroy Moody and Frank Manning. Honorary pallbearers will be the Golden
Circle Sunday School Class and the Golden Isles Women’s Bowling Association.
Surviving are her husband, Harvey Bledsoe of Brunswick; a daughter,
Jeanne M. Williams of Jonesboro; two sons, Jerry Miller and Bobby Miller, both
of Brunswick; a sister, Violet H. Horne of Charleston, S.C.; her stepmother,
Mattie Hill of Brunswick; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
A native and lifelong resident of Glynn County, she had been
employed with Montgomery Ward Co. and was a homemaker. She was a member of the
Brunswick Shrine Auxiliary, the Golden Isles Women’s Bowling Association, the
Glyndale Baptist Church and the Golden Circle Sunday School Class.
BLEDSOE, Harvey M.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 6 March 2001; pg. 4A col. 1
Harvey M. Bledsoe, 91, of Brunswick died Monday at his home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chapman Funeral Chapel in
Brunswick with the Rev. John Horton officiating. Burial will follow in Palmetto
Cemetery with full Masonic rites.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Surviving are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Bledsoe was a native of the Bahama Islands [sic] and had lived
in Brunswick for the past 43 years. He was a member of the Glyndale Baptist
Church, B.P.O. Elks No. 691 and Masons Lodge No. 717. He was a 32nd degree
Shriner and Buccaneer with the Brunswick Shrine Club. He was a U.S. Army
veteran who served at the Panama Canal. He retired from the Department of
Interior Fishers Research.
BLOSSOM, Eva (Gillam)
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 10 December 1911
MRS. EVA GILLAM BLOSSOM
The sudden death following an operation of Mrs.
Eva Gillam Blossom in Cleveland, Ohio, December 7 brings sadness to many friends
in this city. Before her marriage she was Miss Eva Gillam, daughter of the late
Dr. LM. Gillam, of Atlanta. She leaves a dear young daughter and four sons to
mourn her loss besides a brother, W.S. Gillam, of Atlanta, and four sisters,
Mrs. J.B. Harris, of Atlanta; Mrs. E. Brooks, of New York; Mrs. J.M. Perry, of
St. Louis, and Mrs. Bolling Whitfield, of Brunswick, Ga. Interment in Cleveland
by the side of her husband H.S. Blossom.
BLOUNT, Rev. Albert Calvin
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 25 October 1994; pg. 3A col. 5
REV. A.C. BLOUNT
DIES MONDAY
The Rev. A.C. Blount, 72, of Brunswick died Monday at his residence.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Glynn Baptist Church with
the Revs. George Chaney and Joel Aldridge officiating. Burial will be in
Blount's Crossing Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Gordon-Harrison Funeral Home in
Jesup from 6 to 9 tonight. The body will be placed in the church one hour
before the service.
Pallbearers will be Randy Mankin, Arlon Blount, Tony Holland, Jason
Blount, Mark Anderson and David Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Lana Skelton, Jerry Rose and the staff
of Healthmaster of Brunswick.
Surviving are his wife, Bernice H. Blount of Brunswick; two daughters,
Fern Pringle of Darien and Bonnie Anderson of Swansea, S.C.; four sons, Calvin
Blount, Richard Blount, James Blount and Larry Holland, all of Brunswick; a
sister, Ella McLean of Brunswick; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
The Grady County native was a retired Baptist minister, having served
the ministry for 27 years. He was a member and former pastor of the Fellowship
Baptist Church in Brunswick and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
BLOUNT, George Jackson
The Brunswick News; Friday 4 February 1983; pg. 3A col. 3
SERVICES MONDAY FOR G.J. BLOUNT
Services for George Jackson Blount, 90, of Rt. 1, Box 1040 Blythe Island
who died Thursday at his home after an extended illness will be held Monday at
11 a.m. at the Lakeside Methodist Church with the Rev. Leland Collins
officiating. Interment will be in Blount's Crossing Cemetery near Thalmann.
Blount was a native of Jacksonville, Fla. but had lived in Glynn County
for the past 22 years. He was a member of Lakeside Methodist Church and was a
retired railroad engineer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances S. Blount of Blythe Island; a
son, Charles J. Blount of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred I.
Callahan of Satsuma, Fla.; a brother A.C. Blount of Thalmann; a sister, Mrs.
Ella McLean of Thalmann, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, along
with several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mac McClain, Robert Howe, Skipper Eggleston, Bob
Eggleston, C.B. Harrell, Tom Wiggins, Donald Harris and Buster Carnell.
The body will be placed in the church one hour before services. The
family will receive friends for visitation Saturday and Sunday nights from 7 to
9 o'clock at the McClurd-Mullis Memorial Funeral Home. The family will be at
Rt. 1 Box 1040 Blythe Island.
McClurd-Mullis is in charge of the arrangements.
BLOUNT, Gertrude (Prince)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 30 April 1953; pg. 12 col. 4
COUNTY RESIDENT DIES EARLY TODAY
Mrs. Gertrude Blount, 69, a resident of Glynn County all of her life and
well known in the county, died early today at her home at Thalmann. She had
been ill for some time.
Mrs. Blount is survived by two sons, A.O. and J.R. Blount, and one
daughter, Mrs. R.D. McLean.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Gibson-Hart Funeral
Home.
The Brunswick News; Friday 1 May 1953; pg. 10 col. 1
FUNERAL SATURDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Blount, county resident who died
early Thursday morning, will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Blount's
Crossing near Thalmann, to be conducted by the Rev. Eddie Green.
BLOUNT, Horace
The Brunswick News; Thursday 6 September 1956; pg. 12 col. 6
HORACE BLOUNT, 68, DIES AT HOSPITAL
Horace Blount, 68, died this morning at the Brunswick Hospital.
Mr. Blount had been in ill health for the past several years. He was a
life long residence [sic] of Glynn County with his home at Thalmann.
Besides his wife he is survived by: four daughters, Mrs. Annie Lee
Haywood, of South Carolina; Mrs. Dottie Richerson [sic], of New Orleans; Myrtle
Harrison of Brunswick, and Mrs. Lena Morris of South Carolina.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gibson-Hart Funeral
Home, pending arrival of the daughters.
BLOUNT, Ida Agnes (Turner)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 1 August 1961; pg. 12 col. 5
MRS.
BLOUNT, 70, TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Ida Blount, 70, resident of Thalmann, died unexpectedly
yesterday at her home. She had been a resident of Glynn County all of her life
and was a member of the Thalmann Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Annie Lee Haywood,
Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Dollie Richardson, New Orleans, La., Mrs. Myrtle
Harrison, Brunswick, and Mrs. Lena Catherine Morris, of Bethera, S.C.; four
brothers, Courtland, Brunswick, Henry, Folkston, Walter, Brunswick, and Roy
Turner, of Brunswick; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Fountain, Jacksonville, Mrs.
Ada King, Gardi, and Mrs. Margaret Brunner, of St. Simons.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the chapel of
the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home. The Rev. Dalton Little and the Rev. H.K.
Neal will officiate and interment will be in Palmetto Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be J.J. Howe, Connie Harrison, Robert Howe,
Brantley Harrison, J.L. Herrin and R.P. McLain.
BLOUNT, James
The Brunswick News; Monday 12 August 1940; pg. 8 col. 4
JAMES BLOUNT, 51, COUNTY RESIDENT SHOOTS HIMSELF
Jas. Blount, 51-year-old Glynn county resident, ended his life Saturday
afternoon near his home on the canal road, eight miles from Brunswick, shooting
his head off with a single barrelled [sic] shotgun, and Coroner J.D. Baldwin
said after an investigation that it was unquestionably suicide.
According to evidence secured by the coroner Blount returned to his home
Saturday afternoon and acted queerly. He went into his house and picked up the
single-barrel shotgun with which he ended his life. Members of his family
became frightened, the coroner was told, and fled from the house. They walked
some distance up the road and heard a report of the gun. Returning, Blount was
found in the yard of his home, his head practically blown off. It was evident
he placed the gun close to his head and pulled the trigger.
A coroner's jury yesterday, after hearing evidence, returned a verdict
that the man came to his death from a shotgun wound self-inflicted.
Blount had resided in Glynn county for many years and was well known in
the vicinity in which he resided and elsewhere. The only reason assigned for
his act was that he had been despondent for some time. He is survived by his
widow and five children.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, burial being in Palmetto
cemetery.
BLOUNT, James William "Cap"
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 10 June 1981; pg. 2A col. 4
FRIDAY SERVICES SCHEDULED FOR J.W. "CAP" BLOUNT
Funeral services for James William "Cap" Blount, 86, of Blythe Island,
who died Tuesday at the Brunswick hospital, will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at
the First United Methodist Church of Brunswick with the Rev. James T. Pennell
and the Rev. E.B. Willard officiating. Interment will follow in Palmetto
Cemetery with Masonic rites.
Active pallbearers will be members of Ocean Lodge 214 F. & A.M.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. W.A. Snyder, Dr. W.O. Inman, members
and past masters of Ocean Lodge 214 F. & A.M., Demolay, and members of
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Glynn County. He retired from
Atlantic Coastline Railroad in 1965 after 56 years service. He was a master
mason for 65 years and was a member and past master of Ocean Lodge 214 F. &
A.M., a member and past high priest of Royal Arch Chapter No. 66, a past member
of the advisory board of Don R. Roberts Chapter of Demolay, a member of the
First United Methodist Church and the Whittle Sunday School Class of the church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Barrett Blount, Blythe Island; a
daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Eggleston, Brunswick; a brother, George Jackson Blount,
Blythe Island; a half brother, the Rev. A.C. Blount, Thalmann; a half-sister,
Mrs. Ella McLean, Thalmann; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
The body will remain at the funeral home and will be placed in the
church an hour prior to services. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Members of Ocean Lodge 214 are requested to meet at the lodge at 10 a.m.
Friday to attend the services.
BLOUNT, Robert M.
The Brunswick News; Monday 1 February 1937; pg. 8 col. 4
SELF-INFLICTED WOUND FATAL TO ROBERT BLOUNT
A pistol wound said by officers to have been self-inflicted last
Wednesday night proved fatal to Robert M. Blount, 66, of Thalmann, PWA foreman,
who died at the City Hospital yesterday, where he had been lingering between
life and death since the bullet, narrowly missing his heart, pierced a lung.
Blount told officers, who went to his home to investigate the
shooting and before he was removed to the hospital that he was to [sic] old to
work, was tired of living, and said he shot himself. "I'd rather be dead than
be in the fix I am in," he was quoted as telling the officers.
Blount had resided in Thalmann district practically all of his
life. He had been in bad health for the past two or three years, it was stated
today.
He is survived by his wife, five children, George and William
Blount, of Thomasville, John R. Blount, of Palatka, Fla., Mrs. Ella Blount and
Albert C. Blount, both of Thalmann; two brothers, W.T., of Brunswick, and L.
Blount, of Thalmann, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jones, of Jacksonville, Fla.,
and Mrs. T.K. Howe, of Thalmann.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 o'clock this afternoon, at
Blount's Crossing cemetery, conducted by the Rev. W.L. Sweat, of Waycross.
Baldwin & Edge were in charge of funeral arrangements.
BLOUNT, Sim B.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 11 May 1948; pg. 8 col. 2
COUNTY RESIDENT DIES EARLY TODAY
Sim B. Blount, 67, passed away unexpectedly this morning at his home
near Thalmann. He has been a resident of Glynn county all his life and was well
known.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Lanier,
Savannah, Mrs. Hester Sikes, Brunswick, and Mrs. Jeanett Madden, Wareboro, S.C.,
and two sons, Berrie Blount, Savannah, and Butler Blount, Thalmann.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
Blount's Crossing cemetery, to be conducted by the Rev. W.O. Britt and the Rev.
Dalton Littles. The Gibson-Hart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BLUE, Leona (Baker)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 12 February 1981; pg. 2A col. 3
SERVICES SATURDAY FOR LEONA B. BLUE
Services for Leona Baker Blue, 48, who died Feb. 9 at the Brunswick
Hospital will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Magnolia Chapel of the Brunswick
Funeral Home with the Rev. E. Lewis Brogsdale officiating. Interment will be in
Greenwood Cemetery.
She was a native of Brunswick and a member of the Zion Baptist
Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Paula B. Duncan and Joyce B.
young, both of Brunswick; three brothers, Richard Baker of Louisiana and James
Baker and Willie Baker of Brunswick; a sister, Alberta Miller of Brunswick and
one grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Al Buggs, Sam Sullivan, Alfred Wrice, Oren
Wrice, Willie Wrice and Ozell Wrice. Honorary pallbearers will be the class of
1952 to 1953.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Friday evening.
Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge.
The Brunswick News; Friday 13 February 1981; pg. 2A col. 4
SURVIVOR OMITTED—Paul Blue, the husband of Mrs. Leona Baker Blue who died Feb.
9, was inadvertently omitted from an obituary published Thursday in The News.
Services for Mrs. Blue will be Saturday at 3 p.m.
BLUE, William McKinley
The Brunswick News; Friday 8 May 1998; pg. 3A col. 5
WILLIAM M. BLUE SERVICE SATURDAY
The funeral for William McKinley Blue, 80, of Brunswick will be 11
a.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Elder J.E. Bethea officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
He died May 2 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
The body will be placed in the church an hour before the service.
The procession will depart from 2801 Mimosa Road.
Surviving is a son, Charles E. Blue of Brunswick; an aunt; and
several other relatives.
Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BOLT, Margaret (Norwood)
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 3, No. 5; Wednesday 25 July 1877; pg. 3,
col. 2
We are pained to chronicle the death of Mrs. T.W. Bolt. She has
been suffering from consumption for some time past, and on Friday night last bid
adieu to earth and sought her new home “over there,” where her good mother
awaits her approach, having only “gone before.” She leaves a husband, son, and
little daughter to mourn her loss. May they have grace to bear the affliction.
BORCHARDT, Joseph
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 23 June 1948; pg. 8 col. 6
Joe Borchardt Dies Here Today
Joseph Borchardt, one of Glynn County's oldest residents, died this
morning at his home at 501 Norwich Street.
Mr. Borchardt suffered a heart attack several weeks ago and was believed
to have been recovering before his death.
Bon in Brunswick January 27, 1876, he attended schools here and was
graduated from Glynn Academy, and had resided here all of his life.
For many years Mr. Borchardt was engaged in the retail meat business in
Brunswick, but retired a number of years ago. The market on Grant street which
he operated was established many years ago by his late father, and older
Brunswickians will remember it as the "Washington Market."
Funeral services have been tentatively scheduled for 11 o'clock Thursday
morning at the chapel of Miller's Funeral Home, and the family requests that no
flowers be sent. The names of pallbearers have not been announced.
Mr. Borchardt is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie G. Borchardt, and a
sister, Mrs. Ila Lilienthal of Brunswick.
BORCHARDT, Lovie McBrayer
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 28 January 1997; pg. 3A col. 6
LOVIE M. BORCHARDT DIES SATURDAY
Lovie McBrayer Borchardt of Rome died Saturday.
The funeral was to be 11 a.m. today in Rome. Burial will be 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Brunswick.
Jennings Funeral Home of Rome is in charge of arrangements.
BORCHARDT, Minnie G.
The Brunswick News; Monday 8 October 1962; pg. 12 col. 6
MRS. BORCHARDT, 80, SUCCUMBS
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie G. Borchardt,
80, who died Saturday, were held yesterday afternoon in the chapel of the Edo
Miller & Sons Funeral Home. Rabbi Milton Greenwald officiated.
The body was taken to Jacksonville for cremation. The ashes will be
returned here for interment in the family plot in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Borchardt was the widow of the late Joseph Borchardt and had
lived in Brunswick for the past 40 years, coming here from Chicago. She was a
member of Temple Beth Tefilloh. She had been in ill health for sometime.
She was survived by several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. A.N.
Shelander, Albert Fendig, Edwin Fendig and Raphael Borchardt.
BORCHARDT, Raphael
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 4 January 1928; pg. 6 col. 5
R. Borchardt's Funeral Today
The funeral of Raphael Borchardt, well known Brunswick business man who
passed away at his home early yesterday morning, was held at non today from the
family home in the Brailey Apartments on Gloucester street. Dr. Solomon, of
Savannah, conducted the services and the interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
A large number of friends of this well known citizen gathered at his
home to pay a last tribute of respect. Rathbone lodge, Knights of Pythias, of
which he was a member for many years, attended in a body.
BORCHARDT, Raphael David
The Brunswick News; Saturday 12 February 1972; pg. 14 col. 6
BORCHARDT RITES TO BE MONDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST
Funeral services for Raphael David Borchardt,
57, who died Friday, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the First Baptist
Church with the Rev. William T. Ligon officiating. Interment will be in Oak
Grove Cemetery.
Borchardt was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and lived at 3115
Cherokee Rd. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of
Fellowship Mens Bible Class.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lovie Borchardt of Brunswick; two
daughters, Mrs. Donna Borchardt Cox of Orangeburg, S.C., and Miss Millie Lee
Borchardt of Brunswick; a cousin, Miss Lillian Nussbaum of Savannah.
Active pallbearers are Winebert D. Flexer, W.F. Cox, C.E. Herndon,
Troy C. Beavers, Charlie G. Bryant, Homer L. Wilson, Thomas J. Trotter and A.G.
Hall, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers are J.E. Hulse, David Gordon, Al Gordon, Sidney
Boswell, James A. Warren, Russell Williamson, R.E. Couch, Vernon Evans, Phil T.
Newton, Dave Owen, Ralph Croft, Clyde Taylor, Milton Levy.
Also Larry C. Sweat, Dr. Haywood Moore, Paul E. Whitener, W.E.
Linder, Malcolm Hoyt, Dr. Carlton Hicks, Damon C. Worley, Carl Kimberl, W.E
.Rayburn, Ervin F. Ledford, Henry G. Rigdon, Howard Moore, ushers and member of
the Fellowship Mens’ Bible Class.
The body will remain in the chapel of the funeral home until 10 a.m.
Monday then be placed in the church to await the hour of service.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BORCHARDT, Rebecca (Kempner)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 9 July 1963; pg. 14 col. 3
MRS. BORCHARDT SUCCUMBS AT 84
Mrs. Rebecca Kempner Borchardt, 84, widow of
Raphael Borchardt, died at her residence, 3115 Cherokee Road, last night after a
brief illness.
Mrs. Borchardt had lived in Brunswick since 1904, coming here from
Eufaula, Ala., and was married here in 1911. She was a member of Temple Beth
Tefilloh and an honorary member of The Temple Sister Hood.
Survivors include one son, Raphael Borchardt, Brunswick, and two
grandchildren.
Funeral services, under the direction of the Edo Miller & Sons
Funeral Home, will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m., at Temple Beth Tefilloh, with
Rabbi Milton Greenwald officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Reuben Tennenbaum, Milton Levy, Jack Lissner, Dave
Harzenberg, Emanuel Hackel and Sam Altman.
Honorary: Fred Pfeiffer, Alvin Gordon, Don Minix, Milton Williams,
Victor Schreiber, I. Schreiber, Herman Bluestein, Marvin Bluestein, William
Bourne, Morris Cohen, A. Cohen, Phil Salkin, Dave Gordon, Herbert Altman, Bert
Kramer, Joe Isenberg, Carley Zell, Saul Rabin, Martin Turem, Milton Keller,
George Weinstein.
Phil Ringel, A.A. Nathan, H.W. Kilby, Clyde Smith, Harry Vickers,
Jacob Adoff, Robert Dart, Don McLaughlin, James Vision, Claude Goins, Sidney
Nathan, M.M. Sappenfield, Phil Newton, Dr. J.B. Avera, Dr. Haywood Moore, Irvin
Frankenstein, Joe Owens, W.W Woodham, J.H. Bisson, John Kaufman and William
Clark.
BOSLER, Krell
The Brunswick News; Thursday 4 December 1986; pg. 3A, col. 1
Memorial rites for Krell Bosler, 71, of Jekyll Island, will be held
Saturday.
He died unexpectedly Tuesday at his residence.
The 11 a.m. rites will be held in the Jekyll Island Methodist Church
with the Rev. Robert South officiating.
The family requests that those wishing to make memorial
contributions to a charity of the donor's choice.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn M. Bosler of Jekyll Island; and
a daughter, Marilyn B. Wolfe of Oxon Hill, Md.
He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and had been a resident of
Jekyll Island for the past five years. He received his mechanical engineering
degree from the University of Cincinnati and was a registered engineer in Ohio.
He spent most of his life working in the ceramic tile business in
various managerial positions. He later became an expert in EPA and OSHA
requirements and was currently acting as a consultant to various companies in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi. He was a member and officer of the Jekyll
Island Lions Club.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BOSSERDET, Ruth McDonald
The Brunswick News; Monday 29 January 1973; pg. 24 col. 4
Mrs. Bosserdet Of St. Simons Dies on Sunday
Mrs. Ruth McDonald Bosserdet, 69, died Sunday at the Brunswick hospital
after a short illness.
She first came to Brunswick in 1939, then left at a later date to go to
Wilmington, Del. She again returned to Brunswick in 1969 and resided on St.
Simons Island.
She is survived by her husband, George Bosserdet, St. Simons; two
daughters, Mrs. George S. Morris, Atlanta, and Mrs. Paul Warwick, Brunswick;
five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. J.W. Scott, Hattiesburg, Miss.; a brother,
Maynard McDonald, also of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and several cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services under the direction of the Edo Miller and Sons Funeral
Home will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with the
Rev. Arthur Cody officiating. Interment will follow in the Christ Churchyard on
St. Simons.
Active pallbearers will be I.M. Aiken Sr., S.C. Subers, A.H. Reu, H.M.
Manning, V.L. Nelson, J.M. Vickers, J.L. Morris and Albert Fendig Sr.
The body will remain in the chapel of the funeral home until the hour of
services.
The family requests that contributions be made to the coronary care unit
at the Brunswick hospital.
BOSTWICK, Mrs. Helen C.
The Brunswick Times; 8 October 1896; pg. ?, col. 2
MRS. BOSTWICK DEAD; News That Will Strike a Chord of Sadness in Many Hearts
Mrs. Helen C. Bostwick died this morning at 9:45 o'clock, at the
residence of her son-in-law, Capt. J.W. Wood, on Union street.
A woman of many perfect gifts, of charming personality, whose life
is crowned with doing of good deeds. Mrs. Bostwick's death will be sad news
indeed to many who knew and admired her. Coming to the city from her northern
home, she lived here many years, lending her efforts to every movement for the
betterment of humanity. Of late years, Mrs. Bostwick lived in New York, but
returned to Brunswick not many months ago for the benefit of her health. A
sufferer from paralysis, she gradually grew worse, and, this morning, surrounded
by relatives and friends, passed from life into eternity.
Mrs. Bostwick was the widow of the late John R. Bostwick, who,
during his life in Brunswick, filled many important positions. Three children
survive her, Mrs. John R. Wood, Miss Maud Bostwick, and Mr. Ollie Bostwick.
Under the nom de plume, "Yellow Jesamine," Mrs. Bostwick was a
contributor to many periodicals and did some excellent literary work.
The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St.
Mark's Episcopal Church.
BOWLING, Foster
The Brunswick Times; Wednesday Morning, 3 May 1899
Died on St. Simons
Softly the angel of death kissed the bright eyes of little Foster,
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Bowling, who had only seen life’s sunshine for
one short year, and the little hands were folded over the little heart and he
had fallen asleep. In the quaint old moss draped graveyard at Frederica, loving
hands laid the little one to rest. There are aching hearts in the home from
which he was taken, and another sweet flower added to the garden of Heaven.
BOYD, Mrs. Katie Segui
The Brunswick News
Funeral services for Mrs. Katie Segui Boyd, who died Friday in
Ocala, Florida, will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Edo Miller
and Sons Funeral Home. The Rev. L.E. Crouch, of the First Christian Church,
will officiate.
Burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery. The body arrived today and
will await the hour of service in the funeral home chapel.
Active pallbearers will be John Withrow, Courtland Goodbread, J.T.
Self, Willie Boyd, Carl Krauss, Francis Krauss, James Baldwin, Eddie Tankersley,
and John Goodbread.
BOYD, Maude Elliot
The Brunswick News; Friday 10 April 1959; pg. 12 col. 3
MRS. BOYD DIES; FUNERAL TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Mrs. Maude Elliot Boyd, well known resident of
Brunswick, died at the Brunswick hospital last night after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at St.
Mark’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Talbert Morgan, rector, officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Edo Miller &
Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be: Dr. J.B. Avera, Edwin Fendig, Sr., Edwin
Sherman, Judge Frank M. Scarlett, Warren Lewis, Carl Hyer, Alex B. Atkinson and
A.M. Harris, Sr.
Mrs. Boyd, a native of Brunswick, was the daughter of the late Maud
Cargyle and Chester L. Elliot, pioneer residents of Brunswick. She had been a
lifelong member of St. Mark’s Church and was active in church and social
circles. She made her residence with a sister, Mrs. Ralph G. McCrary, 1108
Richmond Street.
Besides Mrs. McCrary, she is survived by one other sister, Mrs. J.M.
Heald, Lakeland, Fla.; one niece, Mrs. J.M. Williams, Tampa; one nephew, Cargyle
Elliot Heald, Atlanta, Ga.
BOYD, William H.
The Brunswick News; Monday 30 December 1935; pg. 8 col. 3
UNUSUAL MISHAP PROVES FATAL TO FORMER RESIDENT
A letter was received here today from Hot
Springs, Ark., announcing the death in an unusual accident of William H. Boyd,
former well known local real estate man, who has been residing in Hot Springs
for a number of years. He was in business in Brunswick for many years and was
married to Miss Lola May Schoeppel, of this city. Since removing from here he
has often visited the city and was well known here.
Mr. Boyd met with his accident two weeks ago. He was stepping out
of his automobile in front of his home when he stumbled and fell. In falling he
bit his tongue. Blood poison resulted and he lingered for some time, the
accident finally proving fatal.
Mr. Boyd was a special representative of the Southern National Life
Insurance Company of Little Rock. He was a member of the Hot Springs Methodist
church and was also a member of the Masonic lodge at Newnan, Ga., where he
resided for some time.
Miss Ruby Schoeppel, sister of Mrs. Boyd, left Brunswick several
days ago, called to Hot Springs because of the serious condition of Mr. Boyd,
and she was with her sister when he died. Besides his widow he is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. A.B. Andrews, of Wellington, S.C., and Mrs. Elizabeth Bassett,
of Calhoun Fall, S.C.
BRADDOCK, Verna Mae Turner
The Brunswick News; 31 January 2001; pg. 3A?
Verna Mae Turner Braddock, 86, of Brunswick died Sunday at Baptist
Hospital in Pensacola, Fla.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Norwich Baptist Church with
the Rev. David Stokes officiating. Burial will follow at Blount Crossing
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Allen, Steven Allen, Scott Johnson, Jeff
Hendrix, Chuck Braddock, Matthew Braddock, James Smoak and Cliff Holcomb.
Honorary pallbearers will be Virgil Hickox, Randy Howell, Tommy
Miller, Tommy Carter, Norman Strickland, Wayne Bennett, Edmond King, Jackie
McKinsey and Delbert Sanders.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the
Chapman Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norwich
Baptist Church Building Fund.
Surviving are her husband, Harry D. Braddock of Pensacola; a son,
Milton Braddock of Brunswick; three daughters, Sarah B. Johnson of Charleston,
S.C., Joyce Hendrix of Pensacola, and JoAnn Allen of Indialantic, Fla.; 10
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
A life-long resident of Glynn County, Mrs. Braddock was the
assistant jailer at the Glynn County Detention Center for 10 years. She was a
member of Norwich Baptist Church.
BRADHAM, Mrs. Claud Murphy
The Brunswick News; Friday 30 July 1976; pg. 2, col. 3
MRS. BRADHAM SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Claud Murphy Bradham, 85,died Thursday at the Brunswick
Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of Wayne County, she had lived in Brunswick since 1941.
She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and the Golden Girls Sewing
Circle.
Survivors include three daughters; Mrs. Lois Scott and Mrs. Norma
Rowan both of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Anne Poppell of Brunswick; two sons, Ira H.
Bradham of Jacksonville, and Charles H. Bradham of Brunswick; two sisters, Mrs.
J.H. Jackson of Brunswick and Mrs. O.B. Smith of Jesup; a brother, Dewey E.
Murphy of Jesup; ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Pine Ridge
Baptist Church with the Revs. Randy Haman and W.J. Carswell officiating.
Interment will be in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Wayne County.
Active pallbearers are Haywood Scott, Charlie Bradham, Barry Poppell,
Robert Rowan, Bernard Scott, and Richard Scott.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert Thompson, the Rev. J.A.
Atkinson, Lloyd McKinnon, R.E. Owens, Olen Poppell, Marion Neal, Grover Oxley,
D.C. Herrin, Dave Elliott, Donald Bennett, Jim Hill, James Bennett, and Efrain
Garcia.
The family will receive friends at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel this
evening from 8 until 10 p.m.
BRADY, Evelyn (Sullivan)
The Newport Mercury & Weekly News; Friday 19 December 1930; pg. 5 col. 3
DEATH OF MRS. CHARLES F. BRADY—Former Miss Eveyn [sic] Sullivan of This City
Dies in Fall River
Mrs. Charles F. Brady, formerly Miss Evelyn Sullivan of this city,
died suddenly at 7:25 this morning in Fall River. She was a native of Newport,
was 32 years old, and had been making her home in Fall River since her marriage
to Mr. Brady in April, 1924. She had made frequent visits to this city, and
kept up her acquaintance in a wide circle of friends.
Mrs. Brady was born in Newport, April 1, 1898, daughter of John J.,
and the late Mrs. Julia Issler Sullivan of 33 Pelham street. She graduated from
the Rogers High School in 1916, was employed by the Newport Herald for a time,
and was then executive secretary to former Mayor, Jeremiah P. Mahoney for
several years, prior to her marriage.
She is survived by her husband and five-year old son, Frank Brady,
in addition to her father and three brothers and two sisters, Arthur and John J.
Sullivan Jr. and Miss Louise Sullivan of this city, Howard Sullivan of
Burlington, Vt., and Mrs. Edward J. McGivney of Belmont, Mass. Mrs. Brady was a
niece of Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Sullivan and a cousin of Mrs. Frank O’Connell and
Mrs. George H. Mead of this city.
The funeral will take place from the Brady home in Fall River on
Monday, and will be private.
BRAGGINS, George Edgar
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 15 December 1883; pg. 6 col. 3
LITTLE EDDIE BRAGGINS
Died, on Wednesday last, George Edgar Braggins,
of this city. He was a rosy-cheeked, bright little fellow, and a universal
favorite with those who knew him. He will be remembered as one of the children
who took the premium at the baby show at the fair a year or two ago. The fond
parents are utterly crushed by the loss of their only child. We have heard
naught but sympathy expressed by all who have heard of the sad bereavement. The
little corpse was escorted to the grave by the brass band, of which Mr. Braggins
is a member.
BRANCH, Louise (Baker)
The Brunswick News; Monday 14 December 1959; pg. 14 col. 5
MRS.
BRANCH, 69, DIES IN NEW JERSEY
Mrs. Louise Baker Branch, widow of Stacy Branch, died suddenly Saturday
in Atlantic City, N.J., where she lived for the past four years. She was 69
years old and was a former resident of Brunswick.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. M.A. Baker; three sisters, Mrs. Leslie
Haar, Mrs. Marsha Butler, Coral Gables, Fla., Mrs. Cone Holody, Charlotte, N.C.
The body is being returned to Brunswick by the Edo Miller and Sons
Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
BRAND, Herman
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 18 February 1992; pg. 3A
Herman Brand Dies
Herman Brand, 80, of Brunswick died early today at the Southeast
Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
The Brunswick News; Monday 17 February 1992; pg. 3A
Brand Services Set for Wednesday
The funeral for Herman Brand, 80, of Brunswick will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold
McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in
Waynesville.
He died Monday in the Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Pallbearers will be Larry Champion, T.C. Champion, Buddy Bennett,
Keith McDowell, Avery Rozier, and Elmer McDowell. Honorary pallbearers will be
R.D. McLean, Matthew Strickland, J.C. McCarthy, Bert Hewett, Dr. Hurley D.
Jones, Dr. A.W. Strickland, Dr. Marsha Certain, Alfred Drury, and the employees
of Glynn County Public Works.
The family will be at the funeral home from 7 until 9 tonight.
Surviving are a daughter, Bertha Mae Brand McDowell of Brunswick; a
sister, Mrs. Floy Sawyer of Avon Park, Fla.; three grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Brand was a native of Wheeler County and had been a resident of
Brunswick for the past 45 years. He retired from Glynn County Public Works and
was a charter member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church.
BRAND, Nancy Elizabeth Graham
The Brunswick News; Friday 1 August 1986
Nancy E. Brand Dies Early Today
Nancy Elizabeth Brand, 74, died this morning at Glynn-Brunswick
Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
The Brunswick News; Saturday 1 August 1986
Brand Funeral To Be Held Monday Afternoon
Nancy Elizabeth Graham Brand, 74, died Friday at Glynn-Brunswick
Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
The funeral will be held Monday at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Edo
Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold McDonald Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Littlejohn, Joe Crews, Carl Calhoun,
Patrick Williford, Buddy Bennett, Terry Loper, and Avery Rozier.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.C. McCarthy, Harold McDonald Sr., T.C.
Champion, Frank O'Quinn, Otha Murkerson, Willie Gene Dixon, Dr. Carl Drury, and
Dr. A.W. Strickland.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 9
p.m. Saturday and Sunday and will be at the residence of Bertha McDowell at Rt.
1 Box 652 at other times.
Mrs. Brand is survived by her husband, Herman Brand; a daughter,
Berth McDowell of Brunswick; two brothers, William Graham of Eastman and Grover
L. Graham of Perry, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. R.H. McNeese of Perry, Ella Pearl
Whittle of Dublin and Gladys Loper of Brunswick; three grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
A charter member of The Way of the Cross Baptist Church, she was a
native of Laurens County and had been a resident of Glynn County for 40 years.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BRAND, Ola Branch
The Brunswick News; Thursday 1 April 1976
Mrs. Ola Brand Succumbs Today
Mrs. Ola Branch Brand, 86, a resident of Rt. 1 Box 651, died at the
local hospital early today after a short illness.
She had been a resident of Glynn County for the past 34 years and
was a member of Emanuel United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Lige
Grady Brand.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Sawyer, Avon Park,
Fla., and Mrs. Lucille Hannick, Wyoming, Mich.; two sons, I.J. Brand, Hampton,
and Herman Brand, Brunswick; two half-sisters, Mrs. Nola Stewart, Mrs. Lola Bell
Crodell, both of Metter, eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews.
The funeral services will be Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Carlos Chapman officiating.
Interment will follow in Emanuel United Methodist Churchyard Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Elmer McDowell, Glynn McDowell, Carol E.
Calhoun, Otha Merkerson, Joe Crews, J.C. MacCarthy.
The body will remain in the chapel for services.
BRANTLEY, Bennie
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 9 April 1895
THE
DEATH ROLL
Brunswick, Ga., April 8.—(Special.)—Bennie, the one-year-old son of
W.G. Brantley, died at his father’s home this morning. The remains will be
interred in Blackshear about 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. Friends of the
bereaved parent deeply sympathize with him in his affliction.
BRANTLEY, Harriotte Hale (Camp)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 13 September 1955; pg. 10 col. 4
MRS.
J.T. BRANTLEY DIES; RITES TOMORROW
BLACKSHEAR, Ga. AP-- Mrs. John T. Brantley, member of an early Georgia
family, died today after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at the home at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Burial
will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.
The former Miss Harriotte Hale Camp of Marietta, she was the widow of
John T. Brantley, south Georgia business and religious leader and long-time
member of the board of trustees of the Milledgeville State Hospital and the
Columbia Theological Seminary.
Mrs. Brantley was active in church and civic affairs until recent years.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George H. Camp. Her
mother was the former Miss Jane Margaret Atwood of Darien and she was born in
Curtwright, a plantation near Greensboro, Ga., belonging to her grandfather,
Henry Skelton Atwood, who moved his family here from Darien during the War
Between the States. She was married in 1903.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Henry A Hickok of Piedmont, Calif.; a
nephew R. Harrison Field, Kansas City, and a great niece, Mrs. Cecil Cook,
Valdosta.
BRECKENRIDGE, J.C.
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 1, No. 10; Wednesday 26 May 1875; pg. 4,
col. 4
Gen. J.C. Breckenridge died 17th inst.
BRELAND, Lawrence
The Brunswick News; Saturday 8 May 1993; pg. 3A col. 3
The funeral for Lawrence “Pappy” Breland, 101, of Brunswick will be
11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev.
Darrell Joiner officiating. Burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
He died Friday at the Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Pallbearers will be Roy Rose, Lewis “Pete” Hardee, Anthony “Tony”
Scearce, George Rose, William “Bill” Rose and David Rose.
The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home and requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or to the
charity of the donor’s choice.
Surviving are two daughters, Edna Norman and Nell Rose, both of
Brunswick; 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, seven
great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A native of Hampton County, S.C., Breland had been a resident of
Glynn County for the past 69 years. He attended Central Baptist Church of
Brunswick.
BREWER, Jane Viola (Brewer)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 11 April 1992; pg. 3A col. 4
BREWER SERVICES SET FOR MONDAY
The funeral for Jane Brewer, 81, of St. Simons Island will be 2 p.m.
Monday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with burial to follow
in Palmetto Cemetery.
She died Thursday at Heritage Inn.
Pallbearers are Jim Jones, Lyle Attaway, Bill Brewer, Mark Brewer,
Robert Jones and Joe Mills.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. John Smith, James “Shorty” Duncan,
Caper Rice, James Prentice and Tom Stroud.
The family requests memorials be made to the church or the Arthritis
Foundation. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3 until 5 p.m.
Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Vidalia native had been a resident of Glynn County since 1938.
She was a charter member of St. Simons United Methodist Church where she was
very active playing the piano for many years and teaching Sunday School. She
was also very active with the United Methodist Women.
BREWER, William Robert
The Brunswick News; Friday 19 June 1953; pg. 10 col. 3
ISLAND RESIDENT DIED LAST NIGHT
William Robert Brewer, 67, resident of St. Simons Island, died last
night at his residence on the island after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the
chapel of the Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Louis Gholson, pastor of the St.
Simons Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Palmetto Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Bennie Gooch, Robert West, E.F. Higginbotham, Jr.,
Sam L. Register, James Attaway, F.H. Torkildsen.
A native of Liberty County, Mr. Brewer moved to the island five
years ago from Vidalia.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Harriet Jones Brewer, St. Simons; one
daughter, Mrs. Jesse M. Brewer, St. Simons, one sister, Mrs. J.B. Hill,
Brunswick; one brother, James R. Brewer, Salt Springs, Fla.
BRIDGES, Matilda Lang
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 25 October 1994; pg. 3A, col. 6
MATILDA LANG BRIDGES DIES MONDAY
Matilda Lang Bridges, 76, of Waverly died Monday at her residence.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Homeward
Cemetery near Waverly with the Revs. L.A. Lemons and Lloyd White officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Edo Miller and
Sons Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Rooks, Bill Roach, William and Jorene
Lavender, Drs. Marsha Certain, Williams Austin, Antonio Moran, the Rev. John
Christian, Jack Pettijohn, the men of Waverly United Methodist Church, Visiting
Nursing Service and the nursed of Outpatient Surgery Department of Southeast
Georgia Regional Medical Center.
The family requests memorials be made to the Bryan-Lang Library in
Woodbine.
Surviving are two daughters, Teresa D. Brooks of Brunswick and Joann
Lipthratt of Douglas; a son, James Bridges of Brunswick; a brother, Jasper Lang
of Waverly; four grandchildren and three nephews.
The life-long Camden County resident was a member of the Waverly United
Methodist Church, the Colonial Dames of 17th Century, the United Daughters of
the Confederacy and the Bryan-Lang Library Board. She was a school teacher
retiring from the Glynn County Board of Education.
BRIGGS, Arthur William
The Brunswick news; Saturday 23 February 1952; pg. 8 col. 4
CAPT. A.W. BRIGGS DIES IN DUBLIN
Capt. Arthur W. Briggs, 76, a resident of Brunswick and Glynn County
all of his life, died yesterday in the Dublin VA Hospital, after a several days
illness. He was carried to Dublin Tuesday for treatment.
Capt. Briggs had spent his entire life in Brunswick and on Jekyll
Island, where he was employed by the Jekyll Island Club for many years, and
where he served until the club discontinued operation shortly after the start of
the last war.
Before going to Jekyll, Capt. Briggs served on a number of boats
when Brunswick flourished as a port. He was a veteran of the Spanish America
War.
Funeral services have not been completed, pending the arrival of a
son, Lewis Briggs, from New York. Services will be held here and plans will be
announced by the Miller Funeral Home.
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BRIGGS, Maggie (Holmes)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 13 March 1941; pg. 8 col. 3
MRS. A.W. BRIGGS DIED LAST NIGHT IN CITY HOSPITAL
Mrs. Maggie Briggs, 59, wife of Captain Arthur
W. Briggs, of boats of the Jekyll Island Club, died at the City Hospital late
last night, following an illness of more than five months.
Mrs. Briggs had been a resident of Brunswick practically all of her
life and had always resided in Brunswick except during a few years that the
family made their home on Jekyll. She was well known by many friends who will
be grieved to learn of her death.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Briggs is survived by a son, L.A. Briggs,
of New York.
Funeral services will be held at the home, 1814 Wilson avenue, at 3
o’clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. W.F. Jamison of the Advent
Christian church. Burial will be in Palmetto cemetery. The following friends
will serve as pallbearers: Herbert Miller, Oscar Hensell, Otto Vogel, Don
Roberts, W.A. Fox and W.H. Harris. Funeral arrangements are in charge of
Mortician Edo Miller.
BRINSON, Margaret (Guthrie) Talley
The Brunswick News; Monday 21 June 1971; pg. 5 col. 3
MRS.
BRINSON DIES, FUNERAL TOMORROW
Mrs. Margaret G. Brinson, 67, died at the Brunswick hospital on
Saturday. She resided at 1222 Magnolia Ave.
Survivors are her husband, Shepard E. Brinson and one cousin,
Albertis S. Harrison, Richmond, Va., who was a former Governor of Virginia.
Funeral services, under the direction of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral
Home, will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Miller Funeral
Home with the Rev. Talbert T. Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in
Palmetto Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be A. Wright Knight, Milton L. Williams,
Hubert W. Lang Jr., M. Guy Cheek, Jack Langford, and Alan B. Smith.
Members of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 691 will serve as honorary
pallbearers.
BRISTER, Chester Wayne
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 1 February 2000; pg. 4A col. 2
CHESTER BRISTER
Chester “Wayne” Brister, 43, of Kingsland died Sunday at Shands
Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Naval Submarine Base
Kings Bay chapel with Chaplain Rory Hermann officiating.
The family will receiver friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at
Edo Miller-Dekle-Wainwright Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Surviving are his wife, Cindy A. Brister of Kingsland; two
daughters, Samantha and April Brister, both of Kingsland; three brothers,
Benjamin Knight of Jakcosnville, Edward Brister Jr. and James Brister, both of
Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Tina Stewart of Phoenix; several nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Born in Phoenix, he had been a resident of Kingsland for the past
five years. He served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years and was a retired senior
chief. Mr. Brister was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Submarine Veterans of
Connecticut and the United States Navy Fleet Reserve.
BROOKS, Vincent Emil
The Brunswick News; Monday 18 March 1996; pg. 3A col. 3
SERVICE TUESDAY FOR VINCENT E. BROOKS
The funeral for Vincent Emil Brooks, 68, of Hortense will be 4 p.m.
Tuesday at the Hortense Church of God of Prophecy with the Revs. W.C. Beasley,
Hinton Johnson and R.C. Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in Hortense
Cemetery.
He died Sunday at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Pearson
Treadwell Funeral Home.
Surviving are his wife, Vonice Rowell Brooks of Hortense; a
daughter, Rose Marie Middleton of Hortense; two sons, Vinny Brooks of Augusta
and Gary Brooks of Fort Polk, La.; two sisters, Adeline Finnerty of Canton,
Mass., and Marion Griffin of Charlestown, Mass.; a brother, Arthur Brooks of
Maynard, Mass.; eight grandchildren and several other relatives.
The Boston, Mass. native had lived in Brantley County since 1952.
He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years of services. He
also retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co. of Brunswick in 1981. He was a member
of the Hortense Church of God of Prophecy.
BROWN, Alexander Dwight
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements,
1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 5 March 1873
Mr. A.D. Brown, of Brunswick, died on Sabbath last.
BROWN, Doyle J. Jr.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 30 December 1976; pg. 14 col. 2
DOYLE J. BROWN JR. DIES IN JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL THURSDAY
Doyle J. Brown Jr., 42, of Jacksonville, died Thursday morning in a
Jacksonville hospital. He was a native of Brunswick but lived in Jacksonville
for the past four years. He was a real estate financier and former owner of the
Altama Apartments and the Brown Building in Brunswick.
He was a graduate of Glynn Academy and Georgia State University and
he attended the University of Georgia. Brown was a veteran of the U.S. Army
after serving in Alaska.
Survivors include two daughters, Pam and Angela Brown of Brunswick;
two brothers, Don and Tom Fleming of Miami, Fla.; a sister Mrs. Lucille Brown
Harrison, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Twitty Memorial
Chapel with interment following at Palmetto Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Neal Gale, Algie Outlaw, Clyde Chapman, Hal
English, James Prescott, and Richard Stroufe.
Honorary pallbearers are Charlie McMillan, Phil Newton, Howard Leavy
III, Franklin Burns and Bud Hicks.
Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Doyle J. Sr.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 12 October 1971; pg. 3A col. 4
DOYLE BROWN SR. DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE TUESDAY
Doyle J. Brown Sr., 71, a resident of 410 Kings Way St. Simons
Island, died Tuesday at the Brunswick hospital.
He was born in Royston and had lived in Glynn County for 45 years.
A retired realtor, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Simons,
Brunswick Lions Club, American Legion and the Royal Arcanin.
He is survived by his wife, Edith D. Brown; a son, Doyle J. Brown
Jr., of Jacksonville; a daughter, Mrs. Nelson Harrison of Brunswick; a brother,
Charles Brown of Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. William Shaw of Chicago; a niece, a
nephew, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of
the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Rose
Hill Cemetery in Alma. The Rev. R.L. Harvey will officiate.
Active pallbearers will be Wally Watson, Nell Stanfield, Guy Cook,
Dan Hickey, Jimmy Rodgers and Barnard J. Bernard.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Brunswick Lions Club.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:30 to
8:30 tonight.
BROWN, Edwin R.
The Brunswick Times-Call; Thursday 2 May 1901; pg. 1 col. 6
WHITE MAN KILLED BY BLOW FROM A NEGRO—Fatal Difficulty Near Bladen Tuesday
Night—NEGRO IS STILL AT LARGE—The Dead Man Was a Brother to Mrs. Joseph Lasserre
of This City
At Owens’ store, four miles from Bladen on the F.C. and P. railroad
Tuesday night, Mr. Brown, brother of Mrs. Joseph Lasserre, of this city, was
brained by a negro and the murderer is still at large.
Mr. Brown clerks in the store and when he refused the negro credit
it was the sign for a fuss. After abusing Mr. Brown considerably he showed
fight and reaching for a scantling he struck him in the head scattering his
brains for many yards around.
As soon as he committed the terrible crime the negro made good his
escape and up to the present has not been captured.
The murdered man was formerly from Camden county. He has visited
Brunswick on several occasions and had many friends here who will be grieved to
hear of the terrible affair.
The Brunswick Times-Call; Friday 3 May 1901; pg. 1 col. 2
MURDERER OF BROWN GIVES UP TO SHERIFF—An Old Negro Surrenders to
Authorities—TELLS A PECULIAR STORY—Says He Never Struck Mr. Brown With
Scantling, But Only a Blow With His Fist
There is in the murderer’s cell of the Glynn county jail at present
an old-time-Georgia darkey, who says he is 63 years old, but from all
appearances, he is not a day less than 80.
And this old negro is on a very serious charge, one that may cost
him his life, but he does not seem to realize what he has done.
This old negro, Charley Harvey by name, is the man who murdered Mr.
Brown at Owens’ store, near Bladen, on last Tuesday night, a full account of
which appeared in yesterday’s TIMES-CALL. Harvey was not seen after the murder
was committed until yesterday morning, when he came to Brunswick and surrendered
to Sheriff Berrie.
A representative of the TIMES-CALL went to the jail to see the old
negro, and he was found asleep in his cell, and it took several good knocks on
the iron door to awake him from his slumbers. The reporter told the old-timer
that he wanted an honest account of how the killing occurred, and he started
off:
“Well, boss, I never did think dat I would be behind dese bars for
killin’ a white man, but I is, I spose,” said Harvey, and then he went on to
tell his story, which, in substance, was as follows:
Mr. Brown was employed as a clerk in Mr. Owens’ store, and the negro
was also employed by Mr. Owens at his residence. He wanted some whiskey, and
says that Mr. Owens told him to go to the store and get it, but Mr. Brown
refused to let the darkey have it without the money, and a quarrel was the
result. According to the negro’s statement, he was followed out of the store by
Mr. Brown, and was struck across the head twice by him with a piece of wood,
although he showed no signs of any blows. The negro says that he then picked up
a piece of scantling, but that Brown took it away from him, and he hit him
(Brown) with his fist just above the right ear, and that he fell to the ground,
his head hitting heavily on the hard ground, “and if he am dead, boss, dat is
jes what kilt him,” said the negro. Harvey said that he then left the scene of
the difficulty and as soon as he was informed that Mr. Brown was dead, he
started to Brunswick to surrender to the sheriff, and rented a boat to com over
from Fancy Bluff. He reached the city about 10:30 o’clock yesterday morning,
went directly to the jail, and told the above story.
So far, we have heard of no eye witnesses to the killing, and it is,
therefore, impossible to give Brown’s side of the case. The negro said that
there were two people who saw it all, but if it is true, they have not let it be
known.
BROWN, Ellen (McCain)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 8 May 1993; pg. 3A col. 5
RESIDENT’S MOTHER DIES IN MISSISSIPPI
The funeral for Ellen McCain Brown, 77, of Grenada, Miss., was held
today in Grenada with the Revs. Jack Smith and Johnny Dinnas officiating.
She died Thursday in the Grenada Lake Medical Center.
She is survived locally by a daughter, Mrs. John Gregory of
Brunswick.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Gladys (Goins)
The Brunswick News; Friday 25 January 1974; pg. 2 col. 2
MRS.
GLADYS BROWN SUCCUMBS THURSDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Gladys Goins Brown, 69, died Thursday night at the Brunswick
hospital after an extended illness. A life-long resident of Glynn County, Mrs.
Brown resided at 1804 Reynolds St.
She was retired from Dixie O'Brien Co. after 17 years of service.
She had been employed as receptionist and secretary at Chapman Funeral Chapel
for the past three and a half years. She was a member of the Advent Christian
Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, chapter 153.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Harrison of Brunswick; a
son, Doyle J. Brown, Jr. of Jacksonville; five grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapman Funeral
Chapel with Leon J. Holley officiating. Interment will be in Palmetto Cemetery.
Pall bearers will be Clyde Chapman, W. Quealy Walker, Sr., W. Quealy
Walker, Jr., Hugh Mayberry, Ellis King and Jack Parker.
The family will be at the home of Mrs. Nelson Harrison, 1523
Reynolds St.
Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Joseph M.
The Brunswick Call; Wednesday 26 October 1898; pg. 4 col. 3
MR.
JOSEPH BROWN DEAD—Breathed His Last at One O’clock This Morning.
The scores of frieds [sic] of Joseph Brown will be grieved to learn
that he expired at 1 o’clock this. [sic] Mr. Brown has been ill a week but was
able to be out Monday and attended the auction sale of the Minehan Stock. In
the afternoon eh grew worse and went home.
The deceased has lived in Brunswick the greater part of his life and
was very popular. He conducted a livery stable and was a young man of excellent
business qualifications.
The Brunswick Call; Thursday 27 October 1898; pg. 4 col. 5
MR.
BROWN’S FUNERAL—Occurs From the Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Today.
The funeral of Mr. Joseph M. Brown, whose sad death was published in
the CALL yesterday, will occur from the Catholic church at 2 o’clock today.
Father P.J. Luckie will conduct the services. A large number of relatives and
friends of the deceased will be present.
The following are the pall bearers: Mason T. Scarlett, Phil Keller,
L.V. Carroll, J.E. Sheppard, T. O’Connor, J.A. Montgomery.
BROWN, Mae (Saunders)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 7 February 1978; pg. 2 col. 1
MAE SAUNDERS BROWN DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Mae Saunders Brown, 68, a resident of 509
George Street, died at the Brunswick hospital Tuesday after an extended illness.
Funeral services and survivors will be announced later by Edo Miller
& Sons Funeral Home.
BROWN, Satilla G.
The Brunswick Times-Call; Wednesday 9 October 1901; pg. 1 col. 4
DEATH OF MISS BROWN
It is with sincere regret that the friends and
acquaintances of the family learned of the death of Miss Tillie Brown, which sad
event occurred at the home of her sister Mrs. Joseph Lasserre, Monday afternoon
last. The remains were taken to Camden county yesterday for interment.
BROWN, Willie James "Steamboat"
The Brunswick News; Friday 1 August 1986
Funeral Tomorrow For W.J. Brown
The funeral for Willie James "Steamboat" Brown of the Dock Junction
Community will be held Saturday in the chapel of the Collins' Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Brown died July 28 at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. M.C. Denegal will officiate the 3 p.m. services.
Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 8
tonight.
Brown is survived by a sister, Adell Smith of Brunswick; an aunt
Mary Way of Brunswick; an uncle Russell Broady of Blackshear; a cousin Louis
Smith of Brunswick, with whom he lived; six nieces, five nephews and other
relatives.
Brown was a native of Pierce County but raised in Glynn County. He
later lived in Florida for 20 years and returned to Glynn County more than 30
years ago. He was retired.
Collins' Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
BROWNING, Emma (Hampton)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 22 April 1931; pg. 8 col. 4
FORMER RESIDENT PASSES IN MACON
Mrs. E.J. Browning, for many years a well known
resident of this city, passed away yesterday in Macon, where she had made her
home for a number of years, residing with her niece, Miss Lizzie Ragan, who also
formerly resided here.
The body was today forwarded to Brunswick for interment and it will
reach the city at 6:30 this afternoon. The funeral will be held at 11 o’clock
tomorrow morning from Miller’s chapel, Rev. C.C. Davison, of the First Baptist
church, conducting the services. The interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
During the time that she resided in Brunswick this aged woman was
well known and popular, and is still remembered by a large number of friends.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 23 April 1931; pg. 8 col. 4
FUNERAL TODAY—Funeral services for Mrs. E.J. Browning, who
passed away in Macon Tuesday, were held at 11 o'clock this morning from Miller’s
funeral parlors, the services being conducted by Rev. C.C. Davison, of the First
Baptist church. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
BROWNING, Herman
The Brunswick News; Friday 10 April 1959; pg. 12 col. 5
HERMAN BROWNING DIES UNEXPECTEDLY
Herman Browning, 58, Brunswick resident
practically all of his life, died unexpectedly early today of a heart attack.
He was stricken at his home, 106 N Street, and was rushed to the Brunswick
hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock in the
chapel of the Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. W.M. Phillippe,
pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in
Palmetto Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Winton Jacobs, Raymond Jacobs, Charles Crews,
Kelly Allen, George Bennett, Jesse Moore. Honorary: Robert Edgy, Roland Cody,
Russell Dees, Jim Boatwright, C.P. Blue, J.B. Clark, Marcus Anderson.
Mr. Browning, a native of Helena, Ga., was formerly a paint
contractor, but had recently operated a grocery store on Bay Street. He was a
member of the Brunswick Moose Lodge.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nora Browning; two daughters, Jo Ann
and Nancy Browning; one sister, Mrs. J.B. Tankersley, Brunswick; and one
brother, Claude Browning, Miami.
BRYANT, William Grover (Rev.)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 26 May 1971; pg. 3A col. 2
REV. W.G. BRYANT SUCCUMBS HERE
The Rev. William Grover Bryant Sr., 69, died
yesterday at his residence, 4216 Whitlock Street.
Mr. Bryant was born in Burke City, N.C., and had lived in Glynn
County since 1943. He was a retired carpenter, employed at Hercules
Incorporated, and had pastured churches in this area for a number of years.
He was pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Coffee, and pastor
of the Free Will Baptist Church for eight months while the churches were in a
building program. He was founder of the Central Baptist Church in Brunswick,
and former pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Darien.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, William Grover Bryant Jr. of
Brunswick and Clyde Bryant of East Point; a grandchild; a sister, Miss Ada
Bryant of Drexel, N.C.; a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Moser of Great Falls, S.C.; and
a half-brother, Claywell Bryant of Drexel, N.C.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of
the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home with the Rev. S.P. Anderson officiating.
Entombment will be in Palmetto Cemetery.
BUNKLEY, Caroline Margaret (Wilder)
The Brunswick News; Sunday 27 April 1930; pg. 8 col. 3
MRS. W.H. BUNKLEY, AN OLD RESIDENT, DIES IN FLORIDA
Telegraphic information was received here
yesterday announcing the death of Mrs. W.H. Bunkley, 76, for years a resident of
this city, who passed away at Vero Beach, where she had been residing
temporarily with her daughter, Miss Leila Bunkley, a member of the faculty of
the Vero Beach high school.
The deceased had made her home in this city practically all of her
life and was known and loved by an unusually large number of friends. She went
to Vero Beach about a year ago to make her home with her daughter. She had been
ill for only a short time.
Mrs. Bunkley is survived by seven children, as follows: Mrs. E.B.
Dudley, of Savannah; R.T. Bunkley and Mrs. McDonald Frazier, of Brunswick; C.A.
Bunkley, of West Palm Beach; Miss Leila Bunkley, of Vero Beach; Geo. H. Bunkley,
of Tampa, and W.H. Bunkley, of Wilmington, N.C./ and one sister, Mrs. John
Sears, Axon, Ga.
The remains accompanied by some of the relatives will arrive here
this morning and services will be conducted at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the
graveside by the Rev. T.B. Kemp, St. Marys. Interment will be in Oak Grove
cemetery under the direction of Edo Miller, mortician.
The following friends will act as pallbearers: J.F. Symons, H.F.
duBignon, Dr. H.M. Branham, S.W. Brockington, R.S. Pyles, Millard Reese. The
pallbearers are requested to meet at the funeral parlors at 2:30 o’clock this
afternoon.
BUNKLEY, William Robert
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 17 April 1897
W.H.
BUNKLEY DIES AT ST. MARY—Formerly Owned Cumberland Island and Was Wealthy
Brunswick, Ga., April 16.—(Special.)—W.H. Bunkley, former owner of
Cumberland island, died today at St. Marys.
BURFORD, Hugh
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 8 December 1903
DR.
HUGH BUFORD [sic], BRUNSWICK, GA.
Brunswick, Ga., December 7.—Dr. Hugh Buford, one of Brunswick’s most
prominent and beloved citizens, died very suddenly at his home this afternoon of
heart disease. His death has cast a shadow of sorrow over the entire
community. He has been a resident of Brunswick for twenty-five years.
BURGAY, Fannie Inez
The Brunswick Call; Wednesday 20 April 1898; pg. 4 col. 3
After an illness of some days the little
one-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick Burgay passed away yesterday
morning. THE CALL extends its sympathy to the bereaved parents.
The Brunswick Times; Wednesday 20 April 1898; pg. 4 col.
1
AN INFANT’S DEATH—Yesterday morning at seven o’clock the
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick Burgay. The funeral will occur this
Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the house, No. 407 D street.
BURGAY, Hamilton Kendrick, Jr.
The Brunswick News; Friday 22 February 1952; pg. 8 col. 1
FUNERAL SUNDAY FOR HAMILTON BURGAY, JR.
Funeral services for Hamilton Kendrick Burgay,
Jr., who was killed on February 16 in an accident in Arizona, will be held
Sunday in Charleston, S.C. H e was in the Navy.
He was the son of H.K. Burgay, Sr., a former resident of Brunswick
who now lives in Charleston. He is a grandson of Mrs. H.K. Burgay of Brunswick.
[did not find an article about his death in previous
papers—ALH]
BURGAY, Hugh
The Brunswick Daily News; Friday 11 September 1908; pg. 1 col. 6
INFANT BURIED—The funeral of Hugh Burgay, the little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Kendrick Burgay, took place yesterday morning from the family residence on J
street, the services being conducted by Rev. J.E. Summers, of the McKendree
Methodist church. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in the
loss of their little son.
BURKE, Rev. Abram
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 1, No. 31; Wednesday 3 November 1875; pg.
1, col. 3
Rev. Abram Burke, colored, formerly of this city, died in Brunswick
last week. Darien Gazette (The Darien Gazette reported his name as BECK)
The Gazette is in error in name. Rev. Abram Burke, colored,
died here recently from effects of an injury received in being thrown from a
buggy.
BURKE, Mrs. Thomas
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 2, No. 28; Wednesday 14 March 1877;
pg. 3, col. 1
Mrs. Thomas Burke of this city died on Thursday last (8th), of
typhoid pneumonia. Her remains were taken to Jekyl Island for interment, the
following day. A faithful and devoted wife has passed away.
BURNETT, Capt. John
The Brunswick Advocate; Saturday 19 January 1839; pg. 3 col. 5
DIED—At his residence, in this County, on the 16th inst., after an
illness of one week, Capt. JOHN BURNETT, aged about 42 years. In the death of
Mr. B. not only his family and friends have sustained a severe loss, but the
community is deprived of a valuable and useful member.—At the time of his death
he was Clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts of this County, an office he
had held for several years. Sacred be the spot where
“Lie the loving husband’s dear remains,
The tender father and the gen’rous friend.”
BURNETT,
Col. John J.
The Brunswick Advocate; 9 August 1838
DIED--At his residence in this County on Saturday the 28th July, at 12 o'clock,
M., after a painful illness of many months, Col. John Burnett in the 77th
year of his age. When the Destroyer breathes upon the blooming cheek of the
young, and makes the aspirant to honor and happiness a tenant of the tomb, we
mourn that man "cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down." When in the glory
of manhood, he "wasteth away," how mysterious the Providence that "destroyeth
the hope of man." But when the aged patriarch bends beneath the weight of
fourscore years, when his trembling steps betray the gradual but certain decay
of nature, when his frame is wasted by disease, and live becomes a weariness,
when, as the hireling longs for the evening's shadow, he sighs at the lingering
steps of death, we rejoice that we are but pilgrims here, and when the "silver
cord is loosed," however great may be our loss, we raise our thoughts in
thankfulness to God, that the spirit is at rest. Such should be our feelings in
the present instance. The subject of these remarks had languished for a year,
but the last three months, his sufferings were beyond description. Hope for his
recovery had long ceased to be cherished, and the wish to have his life
prolonged, was but to prolong his sufferings. Col. Burnett was born in
Sunbury, and moved to the County upwards of forty years since, at a time when it
was a frontier settlement. He served in the Indian War of 1787 or 1788, in
which he received his commission and title from the State of Georgia. For
eighteen years, he represented Glynn County in the State Legislature, and no man
ever enjoyed the confidence of his fellow citizens in a higher degree than
himself, and well he might. His bosom burned with the devotion of a patriot, he
loved his country and at any moment, even when his eyes were dimmed with age,
and the vigor of them was gone, have perilled for her (can not read)...his
fortune, and his honor. He (can not read)..-tian; for more than twenty years
(can not read)...an upright member of the Baptist Church . His was the religion
that (can not read)...God and man. Few have more (can not read)...observed the
"golden rule" than he. (can not read)...ear was ever open to the cry of
(causes), and his hand ever ready to relieve. His (can not read)...were
committed to the dust at 4 o'clock (can not read)...on Sunday the 29th of July,
attended by a large number of friends, whose tearful eyes and swelling bosoms
denoted how sincerely they respected him. Peace to thine ashes, and to thy soul
the approbation of the God. (Communicated)
BURNETT, John James
The Savannah Daily News; Friday 31 January 1862; pg. 2 col. 3
Died, at Dent’s battery on St. Simons Island,
Ga., on the evening of the 11th January, after an illness of twenty-four hours,
JOHN J. BURNETT, twenty-three years and four months of age. The deceased was
the youngest son of the late John Burnett, deceased. At the time of his death
he was in the service of the Confederate States, being a member of the Glynn
Guards. This sudden and mysterious dispensation of Providence has bereft an
aged and devoted mother, and a large circle of relatives and friends, of one
whose loss can never be supplied, and whose memory will ever be cherished. Of a
generous and charitable disposition he ministered to the distressed and
sympathized with the afflicted and always exhibited an impressive regard for the
welfare of others. Truthful and candid, he abhorred deception, and never, by
word or deed, detracted from the fair fame of another. There was about him that
nobleness of soul, sincerity of purpose and dignity of manner which commanded
the admiration and secured the esteem of all who knew him. Thus, in the spring
tide of life, in the midst of health and prosperity, and with the prospect of
long and happy years before him, he died, leaving those that are near and dear
to tread the pathway of life in sorrow and gloom, and many to mourn that one so
good, so young and so kind had departed forever.
Verily, as the flowers of the field, we spring up and are cut down.
J.
BURNEY, Edward Armstead
The Brunswick News; Thursday 13 February 1947; pg. 8 col. 4
EDWARD A. BURNEY, FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN FLORIDA
Edward A. Burney, a native of Glynn County, died in Jacksonville,
Fla., yesterday afternoon. He was born in this country [sic] March 23, 1879,
the son of the late Asa A. and Caroline Stafford Burney.
He moved to Jacksonville in 1910 and was the oldest living member in
point of service of the Democratic Executive Committee of Duval County. He was
a former justice of the peace, and at the time of his death was a bridge tender
at Trout river near Jacksonville. He was a member of the Advent Christian
church, Temple Lodge Masons, and the Scottish Rite.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude Arnett Burney, one son, Edgar
Burney, Jacksonville; a sister, Mrs. Ada Brinson, Plant City, Fla., and one
brother, A.J. Burney of this city. A grandson and granddaughter also survive.
The body will be brought to Brunswick Friday and funeral services
will be held at the Advent Christian church at 11 o’clock Saturday morning,
conducted by the Rev. W.F. Jamison, burial to be in Palmetto cemetery.
Arrangements are in charge of Mortician Edo Miller.
BURNEY, William J.
The Brunswick News; Monday 22 October 1934; pg. 8 col. 5
FORMER RESIDENT DIED YESTERDAY
News was received in the city yesterday of the death of W.J. Burney,
59, former Brunswick resident, who died at his home in Charleston, S.C., after a
short illness. Mr. Burney resided in Brunswick a number of years and was well
known here among many friends.
He is a brother of S.A., R.B. and Jack Burney, and Mrs. Tom Ford, of
this city, and also a brother of I.K. Burney and Mrs. D.J. Brinson, of Plant
City, Fla. Another brother, E. Burney, resides in Jacksonville, Fla. Besides
these relatives he leaves his widow, a bride of only one month, and a daughter
by a previous marriage. The funeral was held in Charleston today and was
attended by his three Brunswick brothers and S.H. Burney, son of S.A. Burney.
BURROUGHS, Mac Hazlehurst
The Brunswick News; Monday 9 June 1947; pg. 8 col. 3
MAC
H. BURROUGHS PASSES AWAY HERE—Well Known Insurance Man Died Unexpectedly
Saturday Night.
Mac H. Burroughs, prominent Brunswick insurance man, who was born
and reared in this city, died unexpectedly at his Windsor Park home Saturday
night.
Mr. Burroughs several months ago suffered a serious illness.
However, he recovered and while not enjoying the best of health in recent weeks,
he had not been confined to his bed, and was at his desk as usual Saturday.
About 10:30 o’clock, and died within a few minutes, before a physician could be
called.
Mr. Burroughs was born in Brunswick July 22, 1885, and he had
resided here all of his life. He was a member of an old and prominent south
Georgia family, being a son of the late Dr. William B. and Mrs. Elizabeth
Hazlehurst Burroughs, pioneer south Georgia residents.
Mr. Burroughs was married to Miss Eliza Fenton McIntosh on October
12, 1912.
Practically all of his life he had been engaged in the insurance
business and since 1926 had been a member of the firm of Parker, Burroughs and
Way. He was well known among an unusually large number of friends, who were
grieved and shocked to learn of his death.
Mr. Burroughs is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Frances
Baker, of this city, and Mrs. Charles Wells, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two sons,
Swinton Burroughs of this city, and Mac. H. Burroughs, Jr., of Miami; two
sisters, Mrs. Mary B. Deming of this city, and Mrs. C.A. Taylor, Sr., of St.
Marys, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at St. Marks Episcopal church, of which
he had been a life long member, at 4 o’clock this afternoon conduced by the Rev.
Talbert Morgan, and burial was in Palmetto cemetery. The following served as
pallbearers: J.C. Kaufman, Richard Peters, Wright Parker, Norman A. Way, Potter
F. Gould and Nat Nightingale. The funeral was in charge of Mortician Edo
Miller.
BURROUGHS, William Berrien
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 23 January 1917; pg. 1 col. 4
DR.
W.B. BURROUGHS CALLED BY DEATH—Prominent Brunswick Citizen Died Sunday. Large
Funeral Occurred Yesterday Afternoon.
Dr. William Berrien Burroughs, one of Brunswick’s best known and
most highly esteemed citizens, and one of the south’s greatest historians,
passed away at his home in this city shortly before 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon,
after an illness which has extended over a period of several months.
Dr. Burroughs’ condition had been serious for several weeks. A
short time ago he lingered for a few days between life and death and then came a
change for the better, but attending physicians realized that the improvement
was only temporary and that the end was only a question of days.
Dr. Burroughs was known in every section of the south; he was a
gentleman of the old school, and during the latter years of his life a great
deal of his time has been devoted to collecting Georgia history, etc., and
probably no man in the country was better posted on records than he. His
collection of old relics, documents, etc., is probably the best to be found
anywhere in the country. Many of those old papers were purchased by him at a
high figure and were greatly prized by him.
Dr. Burroughs took part in the war between the states as a
Confederate soldier and displayed gallantry for the cause he loved so well. He
has always been a prominent figure at Confederate reunions, and was head of Camp
Jackson, United Confederate veterans held here and over the state and was
largely responsible for the success of the state reunion here a few years ago.
A student and constant reader, Dr. Burroughs was generally
considered an authority on any historical subject particularly if it related to
Georgia or the south Atlantic coast. He often contributed articles to the
newspapers and they were read with widespread interest. He was an unusually
interesting conversationalist. His wide knowledge of the history of the state
and country made him almost unequaled in this respect.
Dr. Burroughs was interested in art and agriculture affairs also.
For years he was in charge of the art exhibit at the Georgia state fair held
annually in Macon. Dr. Burroughs also had the distinction of belonging to the
Society of the Revolutionary War. Only a few men in the state enjoyed this
honor.
Dr. Burroughs was born in Savannah April 7, 1842. He resided in
that city until the outbreak of the civil war. He was educated at the old
Oglethorpe University, and for a number of years after the war practiced
medicine in Camden county. In 1881 he removed to Brunswick and has since
resided here. In January 1872, he was married to Miss Eliza Pettingill Wilson
Hazlehurst, of Waynesville. She was a daughter of Leighton Wilson Hazlehurst, a
well known South Georgia rice planter.
During his long residence in Brunswick, Dr. Burroughs had been
identified with all movements in the city which had as their object the
bettering of conditions in the city and county. He was for years president of
the local agricultural association and had also held offices in the state
organization.
He is survived by six children: Mrs. C.W. Deming, of Tulsa, Okla.;
W.B. Jr., of Jacksonville and Mrs. Clyde A. Taylor, Miss Lilla Burroughs, L.H.
and M.H. Burroughs of this city.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from St. Mark’s Episcopal
church, Rev. R.E. Boykin officiating, and hundreds of Brunswickians were present
to pay a last tribute to this popular citizen. The interment was in Palmetto
cemetery. The active pallbearers were A.J. Crovatt, J.P. Twomey, J.E. duBignon,
J.T. Lambright, H.S. McCrary, P.W. Fleming. The honorary pallbearers were Dr.
G.V. Cate, Dr. J.A. Butts, Dr. H.M. Branham, Dr. D.D. Atkinson, W.H. Berrie, Wm.
Nightingale, C. Downing, Camp Jackson, Confederate veterans, of which he was the
commander for so many years and Oglethorpe lodge Knights of Pythias, of which he
was a member, attended in a body.
The News joins the many other friends in extending condolence to the
family.
BUTLER, Agnew Caroline (Hay)
The Brunswick News; Monday 17 November 1997; pg. 3A col. 3
AGNEW H. BUTLER SERVICE TUESDAY
A memorial service for Agnew H. Butler, 80, of St. Simons Island
will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Nativity Episcopal Church with the Rev.
Robert Wright officiating.
She died Friday at her residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association,
Glynn County Chapter, 2007 I St., Brunswick, 31520.
Surviving are a daughter, Anne Blount of St. Simons; two sons,
Edward Butler of Brunswick and Pinckney Butler of Savannah; four grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
She was a native of Waycross and had been a resident of Glynn County
for 63 years. She was a charter member of the St. Simons Civinette Club and of
Glynn Paton.
She worked and was active with Girl Scouts and youth athletics. She
was a member of the Duplicate Bridge Club.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BUTLER, Jack
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The
Atlanta Constitution; 30 September 1891
JACK
BUTLER’S TRAGIC DEATH
BRUNSWICK, Ga., September 29.—[Special.]—Jack Butler, a young white
man from Macon, was run over by a Brunswick and Western train early this morning
and killed. He came to Brunswick from Macon yesterday morning to seek
employment, leaving a mother, sister and aunt in that city who were dependent
upon him for a support, went to sleep under a Brunswick and Western box car on a
side track, and during the night the car was shifted and he was caught under the
wheels and both legs were cut off. He lived only a few hours.
BUTLER, John Lee
The Brunswick News; Monday 10 April 1967; pg. 8 col. 6
RITES HELD TODAY FOR J.L. BUTLER
Services were held today in the chapel of the
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home for John Lee Butler.
Butler, 57, died Saturday at his residence on St. Simons Island
after an extended illness. He was a member of the St. Simons Island Methodist
Church, a veteran of World War II, and a member of American Legion Guale Post
166.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Lee Butler, a brother, Alan Davis
Butler, and his mother, Mrs. Sallie Davis Butler, all of St. Simons Island; a
son, Wayne Butler of Brunswick; a sister, Mrs. H.C. McMillan of Marietta,
several nieces and nephews.
Officiating minister for the funeral was the Rev. Tom Stroud;
interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Huey Patillo, Horace Rowe, H. Russell Gohen,
Alfred Brockinton [sic], Dr. Mack Simmons and C.W. Brantley.
BUTLER, Marian
The Brunswick Call; Friday 13 October 1899; pg. 1 col. 5
A LITTLE ONE DEAD
At 8 o’clock yesterday morning little Marian
Butler, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Butler, and grandchild
of Dr. and Mrs. L.B. Davis, died of congestive chill. The funeral will occur
from the residence of the parents, 125 north Lee street at 3 o’clock this
afternoon, and the interment will take place in Oak Grove cemetery.
BUTLER, Rosina
The Brunswick Call; Wednesday 12 October 1898; pg. 1 col. 1
HORRIBLE DEATH—Burn of a Gasoline Stove Proves Fatal.
Jacksonville, Oct 11—Rosina Butler, the 2-year-old daughter of Mrs.
[sic] and Mrs. B.J. Butler, residing on Madison street, was fearfully burned at
6 o’clock this morning, from the effects of which she died at 9 o’clock.
Rosina and an elder sister were in the kichent [sic] preparing
breakfast, and the former attempted to light a gasoline stove, which was covered
with oil, and immediately the flames ignited the child’s clothing and fearfully
burned her chest and arms before her clothes could be removed. Her hair was
burned from her head and she inhaled a lot of flame, which filled her lungs, and
was the direct cause of her death.
BUTLER, Sallie (Davis)
The Brunswick News; Monday 15 May 1967; pg. 3 col. 8
MRS. BUTLER DIES; LIFELONG RESIDENT
Mrs. Sallie Davis Butler, 94, widow of H.D.
Butler, died at the local hospital Saturday night. She was a lifelong resident
of Glynn County and resided on St. Simons Island.
Mrs. Butler was a member of the St. Simons Island Methodist Church
and the W.S.C.S. She was a life member of O.E.S., Martha Chapter in Atlanta.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. H.C. McMillan, Marietta; a son, Alan
Davis Butler, Atlanta; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services under the direction of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral
Home were held today at the St. Simons Island Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom
Stroud officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Horace C. McMillan, Jr., Dixon G. McMillan,
Comer Butler, James Butler, C.W. Brantley, Jack Peek and Pierce McWhorter.
BUZZACOTT,
Beatrice Ruth
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 10 April 1979; pg. 2A col. 3
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY FOR MISS
BUZZACOTT
Funeral services for
Beatrice Ruth Buzzacott, 73, who died Sunday, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. from
the graveside at Palmetto cemetery. The Rev. James Agee will officiate.
Miss Buzzacott had been a resident of Glynn County for the past 10 years
coming from Chicago. She was retired from Piedmont Life Insurance Co. and
worked for several years with the Chicago Tribune.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. R.J. Churchill of Brunswick. Several
cousins in England also survive.
Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BUZZACOTT,
Francis H.
The Brunswick News; Monday 17 March 1947; pg. 8 col. 2
F.H. BUZZYCOTT [sic],
86-YEAR-OLD VET, DIES IN FLORIDA
Francis H. Buzzycott,
86-year-old Spanish-American War veteran, who had made his home in Brunswick for
18 years, died in the Veterans Hospital in Lake City, Fla., Sunday, where he was
carried last week for treatment.
Mr. Buzzycott served throughout the Spanish-American War, serving under
the late President Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba and Puerto Rica. He was a member
of the Spanish-American War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
A retired publisher, author, explorer and lecturer, Mr. Buzzycott was
well known in many sections of the country. When he first came to Brunswick,
traveling in one of the most modern automobile trailers ever seen here, he
delivered addresses before local civic clubs and other organizations, telling of
his many experiences. He had traveled in practically every state. Among some
of his books were the American and Canadian Sportsmen Encyclopedia, and a
scientific book, "The Astounding Revelations." At the time of his death he was
a member of the National Geographic Society.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Buzzycott; two daughters, Mrs. R.J.
Churchill, of this city, and Miss Beatrice Buzzycott, of Chicago.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
funeral chapel of Edo Miller, to be conducted by the Rev. D.D. Hegler, burial to
be in Palmetto cemetery. He will be buried with full military honors.
Pallbearers will be members of the local camp of Spanish-American War Veterans,
C.P. Dusenbury, Oscar Hensell, T.M. Mroczkowski, Matt Dart, A.M. Ross and
William Jones.
BYRD, Elwood E. & Eulie C.
The Brunswick News; Monday 23 March 1953; pg. 10 col. 1
BRUNSWICK MAN, GLYNCO SAILOR DIE IN WRECKS—WEEKEND ACCIDENTS KILL EULIE BYRD AND
DONALD WHITE
Automobile accidents over the weekend claimed the lives of a
Brunswick man and a young sailor stationed at Glynco.
Eulie C. Byrd, 34, Brunswick mechanic, was killed about midnight
last night in a collision at Enigma on the Waycross-Tifton Highway. The
accident also stamped out the life of Mr. Byrd’s cousin, Elwood E. Byrd of
Folkston.
Three others also were killed in the Enigma accident and seven were
injured, according to the Associated Press.
Mr. Byrd’s body will be brought back to Brunswick today by the
Miller Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
He formerly was employed by the Coastal Chevrolet Corporation and
Bailey Motors. He resided at 2114 Wolf Street.
Survivors include his wife and three children.
The Glynco sailor and his girlfriend lost their lives early Sunday
morning in a spectacular head-on auto collision on U.S. 441 near Douglas. The
accident also killed two others.
Killed were AM 3/c Donald S. White, 22, of Glynco and his pretty 21
year-old girl friend, Miss Faye McClelland of Douglas, Leon H. Tanner, Sr., 54,
and Chester H. Taylor, 43, both prominent residents of Douglas.
The tragedy occurred on the crest of a hill on the Douglas-Pearson
Highway, state troopers said. Both cars were demolished. White, drive of one
of the cars was pinned in the wreckage and Miss McClelland was thrown out of the
car. She died at 5 a.m. Sunday in a Douglas hospital.
White’s body will be forwarded to his home at Lubbock, Texas, where
funeral services will be held. He had been stationed at Glynco for three
months. He had been in the Navy for two years and is survived by his mother and
a brother.
Funeral services for the other victims will be held tomorrow in
Douglas.
Mr. Tanner was a large turpentine operator, farmer and part-owner of
two funeral homes. Mr. Taylor was an official and an owner of the Coffee County
Creamery at Douglas.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 10 March 1953; pg. 10 col. 3
BYRD
SERVICES TO BE THURSDAY
Funeral services for Eulie Cecil Boyd [sic], 33, fatally injured in
an automobile accident near Tifton Sunday night, will be held Thursday morning
at 11 o’clock at the Norwich Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. C.H. Moss,
pastor, officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Ted Bennett, Wilbur Horton, Joe
Hightower, C.M. Hughes, Pursey Harrell and Thomas Arthur.
The body will remain at the chapel of the Miller Funeral Home until
Wednesday when it will be taken to the home of a niece, Mrs. J.G. Martin, 3318
Treville Ave., to await the hour of service.
Mr. Byrd, a native of Charlton County, had been a resident of
Brunswick for the past 10 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in
the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ouida Beasley Byrd; three children,
Jerry, 8, Sue, 5, and Larry, 4; his father, Austin F. Byrd, Folkston; and five
sisters, Mrs. E.G. Bruce, Glendale, Calif., Mrs. W.L. Woolard, Folkston, Mrs.
Eva Murray, Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Mrs. Eunice Hasting, Brunswick.
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