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(Geneva County Reaper, 12 Mar 1920, P 1. and Norvelle; four daughters, Mrs. K.C. Rest, soldier, rest, thy warfares oer. Latimer and one sister, Miss Tessa Latimer, The remains of Ms. Kate Smiths son, who was killed in France, were brought back to Pondtown and buried there on day last week. She was a mother of Mrs. Robert Haddon. Deaths in Geneva County during the month of April, 1922: Lucy Watson, Mary Watson, John Quincy Phillips, Bonnie Lee Belin, William James Bottoms, infant of Wiley McCoy, Mary Harris Mrs. Cora Stevens, Monroe Caraway, William J. Both lanes were closed as the scene was cleared. W. C. Smith passed to his final reward last Wednesday night and was laid to rest at Leddon Thursday. (Geneva County Reaper, 04 Aug 1922, P. 2. Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. Transcribed by SLH) M. P. Metcalf, citizen of Dothan, dropped dead on the corner of Foster and Newton streets last week. MESSER, ALMA Date: 1887; Newspaper The Geneva mirror. In the death of Mr. Latimer Geneva Simmons of this county was killed by a pair of runaway mules on August, 13th. He was a native of Georgia, coming to Alabama before the Civil War, where he married Miss Julia Robbins. Funeral services were held at Geneva Baptist Church Tuesday morning, September Patricia Ann Kelly Keen. Mrs. A. F. Moore died at her home in Eunola Wednesday morning and will be buried this (Thursday) morning at Whitewater. Several witnesses were examined, but only meager evidence was produced. past 30 days, (Geneva County Reaper, 14 Apr 1922, P 6. Danny Branch, officiating. and four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Till, New Brockton; Mrs. B.H. Geneva County, AL Obituaries and Funeral Home Records at Linkpendium Geneva County Reaper - September 6, 1900 - Benjamin A. Latimer. He attended the medical college at Mobile, and just before his death All persons contributing material for posting The remains of Will Smith, who was killed in the World War in July of 1918, have been returned home and were buried in Pondtown cemetery last Friday. Dennis McLendon, a well-known citizen of Geneva, dropped dead suddenly last Thursday afternoon and was interred in the colored cemetery here on the following Monday afternoon. Mrs. Bertha Leigh Latimer, age 86 of 307 Academy Street, a resident of Geneva (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Feb 1923, P 2. All material contained on these pages is furnished for the free use of The Geneva County Reaper, Geneva County's community newspaper (Geneva County Reaper, 08 June 1923, P 2. The infant baby of John Owens was buried at Pond Town Sunday afternoon. C. B. Adams died last Tuesday night after a few days illness. Winter. January 30, 2023 (56 years old) View obituary. Geneva, Ala., desire to pay this tribute of appreciation to her memory. (Geneva County Reaper,11 Jan 1924, P 4. The writer had the privilege of carrying him to the West Primitive Baptist Association a few weeks ago, a privilege we shall long remember. The funeral service was largely attended and were conducted at the Presbyterian Church by Mr. Erwin, a Presbyterian minister of DeFuniak, Fla. The injured are the two daughters and one young son of Issac Smith. (Wilson Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 17 Aug 1923, P 6. Transcribed by SLH), ALFORD, R. R. The remains were brought to Mt. On Wednesday evening at 6 oclock the spirit of J.J. Johnson passed of Geneva and by Mrs. Mary Sollie, Ozark; Hugh Johnson, Montgomery, Mrs. Ed The burial will take place at Florence, his former home. Johnson, Sr. who passed to his final reward about a year ago. The bereaved mother and brother and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. She was 89 years old. Transcribed by SLH) Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information for your ancestors. He died last night at 7 oclock with a fractured skull without regaining consciousness. (Geneva County Reaper, 01 Dec 1922, P 1. Transcribed by Heather Holley), SIMS, CARL (Samson, Ala.) 1952-1958, Samson: Samson Ledger. Mr. Latimer was possessed of a quiet and lovable disposition, Transcribed by SLH), ADAMS, C.B. McDONALD, CHARLEY The remains were laid to rest at Leonia cemetery. John Owens, a man 65 years of age and a leading spirit in his community, about seven miles south of Samson, was found dead in bed Saturday morning when the family awoke. Little Rex Mathews departed this life last Tuesday and the remains were laid to rest to rest in the Black cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Transcribed by SLH), ANDERSON, ARTHUR Auxiliary. He was well known throughout South-East Alabama and a revered citizen. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Apr 1920, P 4. On the morning of November 11, Judge Floyd McGowan, the baby child of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McGowan, departed this life. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 6. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon, the funeral being attended by a large number. Bancroft and OBryant. County, Mr. McKinnon is survived by his wife, Jenell King McKinnon; daughters, Kim Phillips & husband, Robert, Michelle Mock & husband, Bryan, Renee Ballard & husband, Jody and Lisa Arthur & husband, Rob; sons, Lamar McKinnon . Mr. Murphy was born on February 19, 1952, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late James Stanley Murphy, Jr., and Dorothy Mutter Murphy. For several years he had resided at Coffee Springs. He was an active member of the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Kiwanis Club. She was married to her first and only love, Charles Edward Wratchford, for 69 years. County Reaper ObituariesGeneva County, Lesa Moore King, 62, of Georgiana was fatally injured when the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe she was driving crossed the center line and collided head-on with the 2018 Audi A6 . (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Nov 1923, P 1. Geneva County Citizen 1895-1896 Newspapers.com. A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, has claimed the lives of a Georgiana woman and a Brewton woman. (Geneva County Citizen, 21 Aug 1895, p3. the Geneva cemetery. Mr. Smith had many friends and he will be greatly missed in this community. was a member and deacon in the Geneva Baptist church. at Ever Loved Sellers, and was about 16 years of age. The Geneva County Reaper serves the population of Geneva County, Alabama. The remains were interred in in whom she believed. We, the members of the Womans Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church of Transcribed by SLH) USGenWeb Alabama Archives, Geneva Irene. S. F. Latimer, for a number of years, and afterward was engaged in the drug The McDougald boy was killed at the home of his parents about three miles out from Samson on the plantation of R. L. Barrow. The remains of Private Wm. Friday, following a long illness at the Southeast Hospital in Dothan. search results can include place and date of death, names of (William A. Sauls obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 27 Apr 1923, P 3. During the past year she had been a student of the Kinsaul School and had made an admirable record, and she will be sadly missed by her classmates. (Hartford, Ala.) 1980-Current, Hartford: Hartford News. After they had engaged in friendly conversation for a few minutes, he pointed the gun at Spears and jokingly said, Well, I could sure get a good bead on you. Spears laughed, and as Howard lowered the gun it fired, his finger evidently pressing the trigger. He was 93. U.S. Social Security Death Index 1935-2014 search this death index database of over 94 million records over 50,000 links to genealogy databases Geneva County Obituaries and Newspapers at LDS Transcribed by SLH), MORGAN, MRS. ROBERT (Slocomb, Ala.) 1938-1941, Slocomb: Slocomb Observer. Passed Away Saturday Morning - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Simmons died last Saturday morning at one o'clock. At the time of his demise he was pastor of the Baptist church at Opp, but had been holding a revival at a church a few miles north of Enterprise, He was taken sick on Wednesday, necessitating the closing down of the meeting. The body was brought to her home and the funeral was conducted from there on Wednesday. METCALF, Mrs. DALLAS The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith were called to the bedside of their son, Wilson, who has been down sick three weeks. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 May 1922, P 5. Mrs. J. W. Mathews departed this life Saturday morning. Johnson, Cecil B. Johnson and K.C. Transcribed by SLH) Katherine Hepperle moved to Geneva with her husband Eric and four cats from Portland, Oregon in August 2017. Date: 189? However, before he reached his destination Smith surrendered his forces to the Federals. (The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Ala, Sept 24, 1924 - vm) parents - at family search.org Mr. Johnson was born in Coffee 76 years ago, and Transcribed by SLH). The remains of Mrs. McLendon were brought to Dundee cemetery for interment last Sunday. Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current browse over 240 million cemetery records. Obituaries Contact Us Today (334) 684-9999 . (Judge Floyd McGowan obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 25 Nov 1921, P 4. USGenWeb Alabama Archives search online All three men are from Gordon. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Sallie Merritt, of Geneva; one brother, E. M. Smith, of Brantley; two sisters, Mrs. D. T. Arnold, Headland, and Mrs. M. S. Goodwin, Marianna, Fla. (Mrs. John Summerlin obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 30 Mar 1923, P 2. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 4. Andalusia, Jan. 12.Boney Adkison, 45, farmer, residing near Adellum school, three and a half miles from Andalusia, was instantly killed at noon today when a single coal car bore down upon him in the yards of the Central of Georgia Railroad at a siding just opposite the shops of the Andalusia Manufacturing Company. of Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. Just as soon as Mr. Greggs learned what had occurred he ran to the spot and seeing that his son-in-law was dead, ran over to Darlington and telephoned for county judge Campbell, who, in company with deputy sheriff Meigs, soon arrived. Elder H. A. Smith, of Slocomb, preached an able and impressive sermon upon the resurrection of the dead. Many of her relatives and friends regret her demise. Geneva Obituaries She is survived by eight children, Mrs. J. J. Faulk, of Enterprise; Miss Lois, of Montgomery, Miss Maggie Ruth, who is teaching at Black; Carlton, of Abbeville. dead; Mrs. J.J. Johnson is the oldest child, he the oldest son. The death angel visited the home of J. J. Hughes on last Friday night and took away Miss Margaret Mims. J. F. Register, assisted by Revs. . Albert J. Latimer, 65, a life-long resident of Geneva died Sunday morning M.F. The deceased was born in 1849 and served in the Confederate army. LDSGenealogy.com is privately owned and is not an official site of FamilySearch International or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Nov 1923, P 2. wife of J.J. Johnson, Sr., was called to her eternal rest on January 26, 1925. bow to the wise dispensation of an all wise God, who doeth all things well, Transcribed by SLH), SELLARS, ARNOLD 10 to 15 homes and trailers were damaged on J.P. Jones Road near Oak Grove. McELVANE, G.B. She leaves a husband and eight children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. (F. M. Slocomb obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. Fraternity has lost one of its truest and most faithful members, an explary Transcribed by Heather Holley) character of charity, the country a noble citizen, the Sabbath School a wise Will DeShazzo. Bartis Harper officiated at the funeral. MILLS, LEE Howard took his gun and went through the field hunting and, according to his own statement, he went by went by where Spears was at work. January 21, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. Transcribed by SLH) (Mrs. Dallas Metcalf obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 28 May 1920, P 1. Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 24 Oct 1919. MIMS, Mrs. REUBEN She leaves a father, mother, brother, four sisters, many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. She had been sick for about a month and all that loving hands could do was done for her, but God thought best and took her to live with him in that shining city, where there is never any parting. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 2. submission. The negro, Joe Shaw, was lodged in jail at Marianna. So gentle, so kind, so true in all relations of life, his absence will be sadly felt and his kind old face will not soon be forgotten. Interment was in Talbert cemetery. Transcribed by SLH) Department of Veterans Affairs Death A telegram from Geneva, Ala. says that Mrs. E. Oden, wife of a farmer who lives in the western part of this county, was burning some trash, when a spark ignited her skirt, and burned her so she died. By Editor | February 8, 2023 | 0. During the awful era of reconstruction he was a champion of Jeffersonian Democracy of the purest type and remained the same until his death, and this fact was well attested at his funeral, for there were present our clerk of Circuit Court, tax collector, sheriff and many other leading men of this county. Roy McDonald, 20 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McDonald, of Ozark, was instantly killed Sunday at the plant of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings Co., in Birmingham by the explosion of gas in the annealing ovens of the plant. He was twice wounded. Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva County Reaper, 06 Feb 1920, P 3. a student at the University of Alabama; a sister, Miss Tessa Latimer of Geneva. ~:~:~:~:~:~:~, Geneva County Reaper - February 6, 1925 - Mrs. Alice Latimer Johnson. Card of Thanks - We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to our friends and the people of Geneva generally for their sympathetic and devoted attention and deeds of kindness during the illness and death of our little son. He was actually dead. (Geneva County Reaper, 22 June 1923, P 5. (Geneva County Reaper, 19 May 1922, P 8. He had been sick only a few days with that fatal fever when death's messenger came. Mrs. Babe Messer passed to the great beyond last Tuesday and was buried at Christian Home Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nell Latimer; a son, A.J. In October, she was hired on with the Geneva County Reaper to work in circulation and He attended Florala City Schools and graduated from Florala High School in, Mr. Rodney Harrison Gibson, age 93, of Opp, Alabama passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Flowers Hospital. While she lay suffering agonies, she was forced to witness three large hogs devour her three-months-old child, which she laid on the ground while she worked. Index 1850-2010 over 14 million U.S. veterans and VA County, The little child of Arthur Anderson was buried at Burns Church Sunday evening. Earl Gene Wise of Coffee Springs, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 5. C. J. Geneva County Reaper - August 5, 1965 - Bertha Leigh Latimer. Samson, Ala., May 20--Two are dead and three injured as a result of a terrific electric storm which swept over this section about 6:30 this evening. The deceased is survived by five sons, Jim Johnson, Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from his late residence, and the services at the graveside were conducted by Revs. Miss Tessa, Geneva, AL Obituaries by 5 daughters -- Mrs. Alice Leigh Winter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mrs. Carolyn MORRIS, (Infant) He is said to have spent several months in the army during the World War. Burial was in Geneva cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home directing. past 3 days, Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family of our deceased brother our Transcribed by SLH), AUSTIN, M.F. 3. Spears was splitting rails for Mr. Greggs, his father-in-law. He was in the barn of a neighbor when the lightning struck the barn, killing him and two mules instantly. Searching for Death Information: Tips on finding death certificates and obituaries. Newspaper The Mirror. Transcribed by HEH), ALFORD, ETHEL death of Mr. Latimer and deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in their She was 76 years old. SMITH, WHIT The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Morris, Sr., departed this life Wednesday morning. McGUIRE, DANIEL (Geneva County Reaper, 08 Sept 1922, P 1. Ida cemetery Tuesday. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 May 1920, P 6. SMITH, WILLIE Uncle Mack leaves three sons, three daughters, twenty-eight grandchildren, about the same number of great grandchildren, numerous other relatives and hosts of friends to mourn his death. precious promise of a glorious resurrection in the cloudless sky of perpetual, Transcribed by SLH), MARCHMAN, ALTO (Geneva County Reaper, 18 Nov 1921, P 6. nieces and nephews: S.F. Elbert Smith, officiating. Geneva Record 1887-1892 Newspapers.com. Surviving are his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Pearl Meggs of Adams, Tenn., Mrs. Edward Bowers of Westville, Mrs. Benny Adams, of Crestview, Mrs. Houston Aplin of Samson, Mrs. Lynn Baxley of Tampa, Mrs. Rounell Jackson of Opp; a step-daughter, Mrs. Vera Mae Nowling of DeFuniak Springs; six sons, Houston, Welton and Eddie, all of Samson, John R. of DeFuniak Springs, Cecil of Foley and Jesse of Fort Benning; a step-son, T.J. Lindsey of DeFuniak Springs; 42 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. "Buck" Austin, as he was familiarly known, at one time worked with his brother here in the barbershop, and has a host of warm friends in Geneva and throughout the county. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, June 14, 1916 - Transcribed by Jeanie Neil, SKIPPER, BETTY She will be greatly missed. The death angel called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ausley Friday morning and took their four-day-old baby home to heaven. Mrs. McInnis was a woman of fine Christian character and the large concourse of sorrowing friends which followed the remains to the cemetery made manifest the high esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. AL The remains were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in the Geneva cemetery, Rev. LATIMER FAMILY OBITUARIES Geneva, Alabama 1896-1965 compiled & contributed by Susan O'Keefe MAR 2006, orion32@netzero.net Geneva County Reaper - Saturday, March 28, 1896 - Dr. Sidney F. Latimer. Obituaries at Genealogy Trails You can click this link to create an obituary. Wade Armstrong, 70 years of age, and a resident of Graceville, was run over Saturday morning in crossing the road by a negro driver of an automobile. The youngest of four children and the only boy, he grew up in the small town of Opp, Alabama. Geneva: Geneva County Citizen. Transcribed by SLH) OWENS The infant baby of John Owens was buried at Pond Town Sunday afternoon. He commanded the love and respect of all who knew him. J. F. Ford, made a very impressive talk, followed by Rev. (Geneva County Reaper, 27 Jun 1919, p1. USA (1,373,456) > Alabama (33,569) > Geneva County (328) > Geneva County Newspapers and Obituaries (36), USA (1,373,456) > Alabama (33,569) > Alabama Newspapers and Obituaries (2,561) > Geneva County Newspapers and Obituaries (36). 2744 W Magnolia Avenue Geneva, Alabama 36340. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 19 Sep 1919, p1. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Jan 1923, P 1. In fact, Geneva County, AL newspaper articles originally published Alabama obituaries. He had left his home about seven oclock on Headland Avenue and had reached Newton Street on Foster when he was stricken. Geneva Manning, weakened by age and the sorrow over his wifes death, seemed to lose what strength that was left as the funeral hour approached. MILES, DANIEL County, The death of Mr. G.W. Transcribed by SLH), MANNING, S.J. February 8, 2023. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Sept 1922, P 1. Sanders, Dothan, Mrs. Margaret Steetle, Andalusia, Miss Catherine Latimer, Obituary Information. He is still unconscious from the accident and small hope is entertained for his recovery. Uncle James Smith died at his home in beat 4, this county, May 22, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. McGowan has for many years been a citizen of Andalusia and during this time has been a lumber dealer and engaged in other lines of business. (Geneva, The Geneva Journal, 28 Dec 1899, p3. Gilead cemetery for interment Sunday, where the last sad rites were conducted by Jamsey Collins. Geneva County Reaper Geneva, Ala. 191?-Current. Transcribed by SLH), SCOTT, WILL Transcribed by SLH) SNUGGS The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Snuggs was buried at Wesley Chapel Sunday evening. Transcribed by SLH) He was laid to rest at Antioch church. The remains were taken to New Brocton Thursday morning for interment. The extent of the injury to the Smith children is not yet determined. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Samson with Rev. Note: Affiliate links are used within the directory on this site and a small contribution goes to the website for some purchases made. (Hugh S. Owen obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. Homer Bevel, also suffering a fractured skull, was brought to a Dothan hospital shortly after noon Monday. Transcribed by HEH). including obituaries, ODEN, MRS. E. (Will Maund obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 16 Mar . Noblin, Gene Thomley and Dr. R. E. Howell. Transcribed by SLH.)

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