(Geneva County Reaper, 24 Nov 1922, P 5. Transcribed by SLH) Miles, deceased, at Leonia cemetery on the third Sunday in April, 1920, at 11 oclock a.m. All Master Masons and sister lodges are cordially invited, and there will be all-day singing and dinner on the ground. About 2:30 he was seized with a sinking spell, and in a short time passed beyond. Willie Bee McGowan, a little girl who lived with her grandmother, Mrs. John Kinsaul, died Thursday morning. Mr. Tommy Bennett McKinnon, age 80, of Opp, Alabama passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Samson First Baptist Church with Rev. Alabama Death Index 1908-1974 (C. J. (Geneva County Reaper, 19 May 1922, P 8. A dispatch was received in Geneva Saturday afternoon, stating that Carl Sims, son of A. W. Sims, residing on route one Geneva, had departed this life in Philadelphia as a result of diphtheria. their family origins. (Geneva, The Geneva Journal, 28 Dec 1899, p3. The deceased was born in 1849 and served in the Confederate army. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 5. Geneva County Reaper - Online Newspaper Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Mr. ONeal, regarded as one of the states ablest lawyers, had been actively identified with Alabamas political and industrial history since his early manhood. He was a member of the Fairfield Baptist church. Bancroft and OBryant. Transcribed by SLH), ALFORD, R. R. He attended the medical college at Mobile, and just before his death Gilead cemetery for interment. Last Monday Howard Greggs accidentally shot and killed Mr. Spears. member of the family. This car was standing there as he went toward Florala and remained in the same place as he returned, he said, but he did not give the matter any thought until he heard of Mr. McGowan being missing. (Hartford, Ala.) 1914-1940s, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Sept 1922, P 4. for years, been a member of the local Presbyterian church. The injured are the two daughters and one young son of Issac Smith. (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Nov 1923, P 1. The remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Saturday. ADAIR, Mrs. L.M. Mr. Latimer was born in Orion, Pike County, Alabama Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information for your ancestors. Katherine Hepperle moved to Geneva with her husband Eric and four cats from Portland, Oregon in August 2017. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Stokes died last week. Latimer, Jr., Joel E. Johnson, Cecil B. Johnson, all U.S. Social Security Death Index 1935-2014 search this death index database of over 94 million records. Geneva SMITH, WILSON Jr. of Geneva, ala. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 Apr 1922, P 6. (Geneva County Reaper, 17 Feb 1922, P 3. The active pallbearers were S.F. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 24 Oct 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Smiths little son died Sunday morning. DJ officiating. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Mar 1920, P 1. The body was brought to her home and the funeral was conducted from there on Wednesday. Transcribed by SLH), AUSTIN, M.F. When the Spanish-American War and also the great European War came on he was ready to serve in any way in the cause of the Stars and Stripes. The Geneva County Reaper, Geneva County's community newspaper men in the personage of S. F. Latimer, Sr. Mr. Latimer died at 6 oclock by 5 daughters -- Mrs. Alice Leigh Winter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mrs. Carolyn Hartford, Ala, Sept 24 - Mrs. Robert Morgan, of Slocomb, was buried here Sunday morning. The death of Mrs. Sarah McInnis, widow of the late D. G. McInnis, which occurred at her home just north of town on Friday night at 9:30 oclock, came as a shock to her family and friends. (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Jun 1922, P 3. P.M. METCALF'S DEATH- Geneva county suffered a severe loss last Saturday afternoon when P. M. Metcalf, of Hartford, passed to his final reward. Transcribed by SLH) In the death of Mr. Latimer Geneva Transcribed by SLH), Deaths in Geneva County during the month of April, 1922: Lucy Watson, Mary Watson, John Quincy Phillips, Bonnie Lee Belin, William James Bottoms, infant of Wiley McCoy, Mary Harris Mrs. Cora Stevens, Monroe Caraway, William J. Be sure to search the newspapers in the town/city where your ancestor lived, as well as the surrounding area. He was 84. Mr. Metcalf was a native of Dale county, having been born near Ozark. (Elizabeth McLeod, Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 05 December 1919, p1. was contemplating a completion of his studies, after which it was intention February 8, 2023. He left a wife, father, and three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Transcribed by HEH), MARTIN, (Daughter) (Geneva County Reaper, 05 Oct 1923, P 1. including obituaries, Transcribed by SLH), ADKISON, BONEY The electrical storm was accompanied by a heavy rainfall and only a little wind. The extent of the injury to the Smith children is not yet determined. She was a wonderful mother who loved her family and loved the Lord. other records. Mr. Keith and every attention that devoted relatives and friends could bestow Four, Mr. Allen LeVon Johnston, age 92, of Opp, Alabama passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home. Transcribed by SLH) (Dothan, The Dothan Eagle, 15 Aug 1955, p2. Walter L Smith - Obituary - Geneva County Reaper (AL) 3-23-1950 precious promise of a glorious resurrection in the cloudless sky of perpetual, In the death of Her remains were laid to rest in Christian Home cemetery on Thursday afternoon. (Mrs. Atkins obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 15 June 1923, P 5. The McDougald boy was killed at the home of his parents about three miles out from Samson on the plantation of R. L. Barrow. To this union were born seven children, as follows: Charlie Stewart, who was called from time to eternity in May, 1900; Mrs. D. T. Fulton, of Hartford; John W. Stewart, of near Black; Mr. J. L. Collins and James W. Steward, of our community; A. F. Stewart, of Hartford, and Mrs. Fannie Savell, of Bonifay, Fla. Alexander departed this life last Thursday, and the remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Friday afternoon. Burial was in the Geneva The remains were laid to rest in Poplar Head cemetery Saturday morning. The Masonic Lodge conducted the closing exercises of the interment, which was in the Hartford cemetery. We sure were sorry to learn that little Edward Andrews had departed this life. LATIMER FAMILY OBITUARIES Geneva, Alabama 1896-1965 compiled & contributed by Susan O'Keefe MAR 2006, [email protected] Geneva County Reaper - Saturday, March 28, 1896 - Dr. Sidney F. Latimer. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Dec 1922, P 5. A. Cullifer. Department of Veterans Affairs Death Geneva County Citizen 1895-1896 Newspapers.com. Glen Pearce and Rev. She was married to her first and only love, Charles Edward Wratchford, for 69 years. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. For several years he had resided at Coffee Springs. Died- At the residence of Capt. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Nov 1923, P 1. Mr. and Mrs. John Gray, of Abbeville, attended the funeral on Sunday of Mrs. Grays aunt, Mrs. D. G. McInnis. (Dr. W. W. Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 13 Apr 1923, P 1. Gilead cemetery for interment Sunday, where the last sad rites were conducted by Jamsey Collins. 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. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. Transcribed by SLH) SNUGGS The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Snuggs was buried at Wesley Chapel Sunday evening. Johnson, Cecil B. Johnson and K.C. Jr., Norvelle Latimer, A.J. Transcribed by Heather Holley). past 6 months at legacy.com Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current Keith, Sr. Mr. Latimer was engaged in business with his father, Mr. He entered the Confederate service at Guinea Station, Virginia in Sept. 1862. Bartis Harper officiated at the funeral. January 31, 2023 (69 years old) View obituary. SMITH, J.M. Earl Gene Wise of Coffee Springs, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Mrs. A. F. Moore died at her home in Eunola Wednesday morning and will be buried this (Thursday) morning at Whitewater. Mrs. Baby Stafford and little infant died last Monday night and were laid to rest in the Mt. He is survived by his wife and small child. 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. METCALF, M.P. Death and marriage notices may appear earlier. Transcribed by SLH) Any commercial use, without the consent of the host/author 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. Sam Totten and Rev. Faulk in Geneva. Source: Montgomery Advertiser, June 14, 1916 - Transcribed by Jeanie Neil, SKIPPER, BETTY parents - at family search.org On Wednesday evening at 6 oclock the spirit of J.J. Johnson passed Transcribed by SLH), HOMENEWS INDEX DEATH INDEX OBIT INDEX. Transcribed by SLH), MARLOW, Mrs. The Geneva County Reaper serves the population of Geneva County, Alabama. (Hugh S. Owen obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. J. F. Ford, made a very impressive talk, followed by Rev. The services were conducted by Rev. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lum Anderson was laid to rest in Wesley Chapel cemetery last Thursday. He was preceded in, Dennis Edward Murphy passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida on February 16, 2023 at the age of 70. Transcribed by HEH). bow to the wise dispensation of an all wise God, who doeth all things well, Crestview, Fla.S. 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. Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Mabel Wright Gibson; daughter, Kathy Gibson Cotton; son, Jon Gibson; grandchildren, Kelsey Cotton & Mitch, Daniel Cotton and David Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Damian and Vincent. he has since resided. When the order to "stack arms" came on that never to be forgotten day, "Uncle Rich" was the only member left of his gallant company, "K", Fifth Alabama Infantry. She was laid to rest at Christian Home Monday. At the time of his death all of his 13 children were at this bedside. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1910s-1929, Slocomb: Slocomb Observer. R. M. Holmes, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Find all the information for Geneva County Reaper on MerchantCircle. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 July 1922, P 2. The deceased was 65 years of age at her death, and is survived by a husband, two daughters Mr. J. H. Mullins, of Daleville, Ala., and Mrs. T. P. Williamson, of Cerro Gordo, N. C.; three sons, B. W., of Geneva; W. H. of Montgomery, and A. D., of Minneapolis, Minn., and several brothers and sisters. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1938-1941, Slocomb: Slocomb Observer. McGUIRE, DANIEL Obituary Information. Thames officiating. therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother, the Masonic The bereaved children have the sympathy of the whole community. SMITH, Wm ALEXANDER, MARIE SMITH, WILLIE Milliage, the 9-year-old invalid son of Reuben Ard, died Sunday, the 30th of December. Transcribed by SLH) Marie Louise "Lou" Davis Smith of Geneva, AL passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home. 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). loss of a loving husband. The writer had the privilege of carrying him to the West Primitive Baptist Association a few weeks ago, a privilege we shall long remember. upon which to inscribe the name, death and burial of our worthy brother. was a member and deacon in the Geneva Baptist church. of He served as governor from 1911 to 1915 and held other high offices in the state. Mrs. H. M. McCrone departed this life Wednesday morning after an illness of a few days. She had been living with Mr. Hughes for a number of years and had made friends wherever she went. To the bereaved parents and family, we extend our sympathies. (Geneva County Reaper, 08 Feb 1924, P 3. Spears was splitting rails for Mr. Greggs, his father-in-law. SMITH, WHIT Get Directions. For years Mr. Latimer had been associated in business with J.J. Transcribed by SLH), ALEXANDER, MATRILDA Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sellars and the remains were interred in the family burial ground, 6 miles north of Geneva, last Sunday, at 9 a.m.(Geneva Journal, 24 Aug 1899, p3. (Geneva County Reaper, 04 Aug 1922, P. 6. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Jan 1920, P 1. He was a hardware salesman The dead are: Roy Smith, 12-year-old son of Isaac Smith, and Roy McDougald, the 5-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. McDougald. The Smith boy was killed while passing through the hall of their home in Samson when the bolt of lightning struck the house, doing slight damage to the front door and injuring the three other children who were in another room. No further details are available at this time, story will update as details emerge. Hope Danley Pickron. Mrs. McKinnon was buried in the cemetery here Sunday evening. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. Indeed, it is doubtful if another person in West Florida has lived to so ripe an old age. Mrs. Reuben Mims died Tuesday morning after several weeks illness. (Hartford, Ala.) 1956-1959, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 03 Oct 1919. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday . At Nashville, he and his superior officer were captured in advance of the army. On Sunday Morning, December 18, the remains were taken to Mt. In October, she was hired on with the Geneva County Reaper to work in circulation and Transcribed by SLH), AUSLEY (Infant) MOORE, Mrs. A.F. Ruth and Margaret; one brother, A.J. (Geneva County Reaper, 03 Feb 1922, P 2. 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. Gilead. who was just entering on a life of usefulness. Deaths in Geneva County during the month of March, 1922: Sarah Sims, Pharaoh Hall, Dora Hughes, Maggie Smith, Susan J. Segrest, infant of John Norris, Jermone Donnell, Juliet Holiman, Mrs. Aggie Windham, infant of S. B. Merriweather, Effy Merriweather, Jessie Williams, infant of S. B. Harrison, Millier R. Dozier, Vera Corene Daughtry, Symanthia Weeks, John F. Richburg. He is said to have spent several months in the army during the World War. Mrs. J. W. Mathews departed this life Saturday morning. MESSER, ALMA SIMMONS, WILL Albany, GA; Mrs. Karl Winter, New Orleans, Louisiana. She leaves a husband, infant child, mother, brother, sister and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death. Burial will follow at Lowery Church of Christ Cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of, Reuben Howard McDuffie of Samson passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was a sister of Mrs. James Byrd, and leaves a husband, several children and many other relatives and friends to mourn her death. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 . Milford of Montgomery; Miss Katherine Latimer of Albany, GA; Mrs. Ruth Sanders 31 years ago; when 19 years of age he moved to Geneva with his parents, where (Geneva County Reaper, 19 May 1922, P 8. Geneva County, AL Biographies at Genealogy Trails Geneva (Geneva County Reaper, 13 Apr 1923, P 1. (Jesse Aycock obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 5. McLENDON, Mrs. CLYDE They immediately held an inquest. Searching for Death Information: Tips on finding death certificates and obituaries. The pastor, Rev. Geneva County Reaper - October 8, 1964 - Tessa Latimer. Sunday morning marked the passing of another of Genevas leading business Internment will be at Piney Grove Cemetery Monday morning beside his wife who preceded him to the grave many years ago. It is said that Mr. Metcalf had been in poor health for several months but that his death was unexpected. The cause of the accident could not be learned. He was 24 years old. He was taken to Camp Chase, Ohio, where he again volunteered for service on the Texas frontier, with E. Kirly Smiths Confederate Army. He commanded the love and respect of all who knew him. be sadly missed by the whole county and most especially Geneva. (Geneva, The Geneva Tribune, 23 Feb 1897, p1. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 May 1922, P 1. (Geneva County Reaper, 25 May 1923, P 3. The remains of Mrs. McLendon were brought to Dundee cemetery for interment last Sunday. Johnson, Sr. who passed to his final reward about a year ago. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Geneva. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Mar 1920, P 1. Transcribed by SLH), McCARTY, J.R. perpetual peace. J. D. Jenkins, in Geneva, on Saturday, August 19, Arnold Sellars, aged 19. Latimer. She is survived Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Geneva, Ala., desire to pay this tribute of appreciation to her memory. He was about 75 years of age. Transcribed by SLH), ADAMS, C.B. 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. Date: 1886; Newspaper The Geneva record. Jesse Aycock, one of the oldest men of this community, died at his home Thursday, the funeral being held at Fairfield church Friday afternoon, Rev. Transcribed by HEH). The remains were brought to Mt. Mahan, of the local Baptist church. Public Meetings. MIXON, NOAH Coatney, from Geneva, conducted the burial services. He was twice wounded. 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. Resolved Bozie Bullock, third member of the party, was slightly hurt. The negro, Joe Shaw, was lodged in jail at Marianna. SNUGGS (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Nov 1923, P 2. The death last week of William A. Sauls, aged 103, removes from among us the oldest citizen of Holmes County. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 June 1923, P 2. two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Louise Noblin of Century, Fla. And Nell Latimer, The deceased was a single man. A motor vehicle accident on Hwy 331 South in Onycha area took the life of one person Wednesday morning about 10:30. Mrs. Bertha Leigh Latimer, age 86 of 307 Academy Street, a resident of Geneva 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. He left many relatives and friends to mourn his sad loss. Transcribed by SLH) Transcribed by SLH), MALSH, MAY 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. Transcribed by SLH), SIMMONS, (Infant) Geneva County Reaper. 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. 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 . Genealogy Trails She had lived here since her marriage about a year ago and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. 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. He left many children and grandchildren, also a wife and many friends to mourn his death. other records. (Samson, Ala.) 1951-1952, Slocomb: Herald-Observer. He was about 65, a local Methodist preacher and one of the countys most highly esteemed citizens. S. F. Latimer, for a number of years, and afterward was engaged in the drug . The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. had been engaged in the mercantile business in Geneva for many years. That in the death of Mrs. Johnson this Auxiliary has lost a member who was Transcribed by SLH) ODEN, MRS. E. (Geneva County Reaper, 18 Nov 1921, P 5. Transcribed by SLH) (Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Az., March 11, 1896), OGLETREE, ED [2] It is published by Mo Pujol and edited by Katherine Hepperle. SMITH, (Son) in whom she believed. (Geneva, Ala.) 1890s-1900s, Geneva: Geneva Reaper. (Geneva County Reaper, 18 Jul 1919, p1. Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 13 Apr 1923, P 1. Will D. Scott, a colored employee at the depot died of heart failure Friday morning, while attending to his duties in the freight warehouse. The funeral cortege was one of the largest, if not the largest, ever held in the county. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Geneva obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith were called to the bedside of their son, Wilson, who has been down sick three weeks. McLENDON, DENNIS He leaves several sons, who also live in the vicinity of Samson. The defendants had a preliminary trial Saturday before Justice of the Peace H.L. His parents are both Transcribed by SLH), SMITH, ROY (Geneva County Citizen, 21 Aug 1895, p3. Monday afternoon about 4 oclock the 18-year-old daughter of W. Y. Martin was struck by lightning and instantly killed while picking cotton on her fathers farm near Gilleys mill, northwest of Hartford. (Charley Stanley obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 20 Apr 1923, P 5. Arrests reports for Opp Police Department, Covington County Jail January 30-February 5. There were in the neighborhood of three hundred automobiles in the procession, and for blocks leading to the cemetery the streets were blocked. Geneva County Reaper - Friday morning, November 2, 1928 - J.J. Johnson. Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva County Reaper, 26 Mar 1920, P 2. Ogletree was carried to a Dothan hospital at 6 oclock Saturday evening. She was the daughter of Mrs. Sarah E. Collins, of Hartford, was 26 years old and is survived by her husband, Jake Alexander, and four small children, one but three days old. ~:~:~:~:~:~:~, Geneva County Reaper - February 6, 1925 - Mrs. Alice Latimer Johnson. past 3 days, County, He had left his home about seven oclock on Headland Avenue and had reached Newton Street on Foster when he was stricken. Irene. Transcribed by SLH), ARMSTRONG, WADE US Obituary Collection 1930-Current search millions of obituaries in Geneva Miss Latimer is survived Transcribed by SLH) W. C. Smith passed to his final reward last Wednesday night and was laid to rest at Leddon Thursday. SPEARS, BILL SPEARS, JAMES SIMMONS, Mrs. been confined to his home. P. L. Moseley passed to his final reward Sunday morning, and his remains were interred in Enterprise. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 2. Rev. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva. (Walter R. Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 06 July 1923, P 1. The deceased is survived by a widow, two sons and four daughters; a father, M. L. Metcalf, of Hartford; six brothers and two sisters, as follows: M. P., W. M., J. R., C. L., W. L., M. H., Mrs. Chancey and Mrs. J. E. Cox. Geneva, AL Obituaries search results can include place and date of death, names of (Mrs. Sarah McInnis obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 20 Jan 1922, P 1. on Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva, The Geneva Journal, 23 Nov 1899, p1. Transcribed by SLH.) Mr. Alexander had the sympathy of his many friends in Geneva, his former home. SUMMERLIN, Mrs. JOHN Mr. Sellars had been at work on the government snag boat at Carryville, where he contracted malarial fever about two weeks ago. METCALF, Mrs. DALLAS Manning, weakened by age and the sorrow over his wifes death, seemed to lose what strength that was left as the funeral hour approached. GENEVA, ALA., June 13 Will Simmons, a prominent farmer living near here, was killed by lightning late yesterday afternoon during a heavy thunder storm. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock at Geneva (Geneva County Reaper, 21 Apr 1922, P 5. MESSER, Mrs. BABE Ewart McKinnon, youngest brother of our townsman, Luther McKinnon, died at DeFuniak Springs on Tuesday. He came to Geneva county in 1897 and entered the mercantile business. He made his home with Mr. Raley, about seven miles north of town, where he died last Wednesday.Holmes County Advertiser. In view of this fact, and owing to insufficiency of evidence, the defendants were discharged. Latest Obituaries. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. Mr. Johnston is survived by his daughter, Lyn Johnston Taken & husband, Don; son, Mark Johnston & wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Zackary Johnston & wife, Ashley, and Caleb Johnston & wife, Rebekah; and great-grandchildren, Olivia Johnston and Asher, Our dear mother, Ruby Gordon Wratchford, 89, of Andalusia, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2023. (334) 684-2280. This good woman led an exemplary life, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a teacher in the Sunday School. Geneva Obituaries Recent, MORRIS, (Infant) Latimer, Jr., Abbeville; Samson, Ala. Jan. 21 - Special - R. R. Alford, 86, died at the home of his son, "Bink" Alford, six miles east of here Saturday night. [3] The paper claims to be "Geneva County's oldest and largest paper since 1899."[4] Winter. Several witnesses were examined, but only meager evidence was produced. Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 7Former Governor Emmet ONeal died here this morning at 5:45 oclock after several weeks illness. (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Dec 1921, P 1. McDONALD, CHARLEY 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. 3. Geneva County Reaper 1914-1964 Newspapers.com. Transcribed by SLH). The deceased is survived by five sons, Jim Johnson, old school. Walter Stanley, colored, met with a fatal accident at the plant of the Geneva Mill Company last Thursday, which resulted in his sudden death. He is survived by a wife, 13 children, 39 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Latimer, Jim Johnson, Jr., Joel E. Johnson, Franklin Friday, following a long illness at the Southeast Hospital in Dothan. Mr. Murphy was born on February 19, 1952, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late James Stanley Murphy, Jr., and Dorothy Mutter Murphy. He was extensively engaged in turpentine and real estate activities. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Feb 1924, P 1. (Geneva County Reaper, 20 Apr 1923, P 5. More items like this. Mrs. Alto Marchman died Wednesday. Geneva County Obituary Index at Obits Index 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. Transcribed by SLH) Funeral services were held at Geneva Baptist Church Tuesday morning, September The Smith boy was killed while passing through the hall of their home in Samson when the bolt of lightning struck the house, doing slight damage to the front door and injuring the three other children who were in another room. (Mrs. John Summerlin obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 30 Mar 1923, P 2. Transcribed by SLH), OWENS "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. 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