1958 SUBMITTED OBITUARIES
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Patsy M. McCoy:
Please note that these are not Patsy's family members. She has been kind enough to share this information that she has encountered.
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W. D. ADAMS
Elba Clipper
5-1-1958
W. D. Adams, 75 who lived near Brundidge, died Monday, April 28 at his home.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Minnie Adams ; two sons, Charles D. Adams of Brainbridge, Ga. and Lester Adams of Montgomery; a daughter, Mrs. Rube Richards of Phenix City; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Isaac Woods of Montgomery and Mrs. Anna Kline of Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from Springfield Church with Rev. E. G. Horton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
GEORGE ADKINSON
Elba Clipper
7-3-1958
George Adkinson, 54 of Ariton died at his home Tuesday, June 24 after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife,, two sons, Durward Adkinson of Ariton and Lavaughn Adkinson of Troy; one daughter, Mrs. James Sammons of Mobile; three brothers, David Adkinson of Ariton; Frank Adkinson of Forest City, N. C.; Dan Adkinston of Flushing, Ohio; six sisters, Mrs. O. J. Mooneyham of Forest city, N. C.; Mrs. Charles McMillian of Spartenburg, S. C.; Mrs. Douglas Borders of Rochester, N. Y.; Mrs. Woods Baxter of Clio; Mrs. Henry Bleakmore of Flushing, Ohio; Mrs. Neil Chapman of Tampa, Fla.; and Three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday from Bethel Assembly of God Church in Ariton with Rev. John Caperton and Rev. Ottis Cobb and Rev. John Christian officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
BUBBIE CLEVELAND "B. C." AMMONS
Elba Clipper
12-4-1958
Bubbie Cleveland "B. C." Ammons 65 of Elba died Friday, Nov. 28.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Pinckard of Miami; Mrs. Winifred Castel of Mobile and Mrs. Morris Wages of Columbus, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Jones and Mrs. John Brown both of Elba; two half-sisters, Mrs. Ida Rugg and Miss Rena Ammons both of Jack; one brother, George Ammons of Elba; two half-brothers, Fonzie Ammons of Montgomery and Will Ammons of Jack.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 am from Zion Chapel with Rev. Raso? Fuller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home in charge.
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MRS. ADDIE ANDERSON BAKER
Elba Clipper
3-27-1958
Mrs. Addie Baker, 81 of Whitham, Ga. died Wednesday, March 19 in a Cairo, Ga., hospital.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Joe Johnson of Coffee Springs and a brother, Arch Anderson of Whitham, Ga.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Rocky Head Baptist Church with Rev. Milton Kitchens and Rev. John Christian officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Olive cemetery.
JOSEPHINE MADDOX BALWIN
Elba Clipper
1-9-1958
Luverne Woman Is Burned to Death
A 40 year old mother burned to death at Luverne early Monday morning when flames swept through her small asbestos covered home.
Mrs. Josephine Baldwin died when a fire of unknown origin destroyed her home on Jefferson Avenue around 3 am.
Luverne fire department members said the structure burned so quickly that nothing could be saved by the time they arrived. The house was completely gutted.
Mrs. Baldwin was alone at the time of the fire. Her only son, Claude Baldwin, had returned to his class at The Citadel in Charleston, S. C.
Funeral services were held at the Chapel of Turner's Funeral Home.
Burial was in Andalusia Cemetery.
Surviving in addition to the son are her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Maddox, Luverne; two brothers, Julian Maddox; one sister, Mrs. Oscar Buchhaltz, Ft. Benning, Ga.
LEYA JANE BEDSOLE
Elba Clipper
5-8-1958
Child Aged 3 Killed When Hit By Truck
A three year old girl whose parents formerly lived in Elba, was struck and killed by U. S. Mail Truck in Columbus, Ga. Wednesday, April 30.
Leya Jane Bedsole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bedsole of Columbus, formerly of Elba.
The child attended Sunday School at the Church of Christ. Her mother is the former Maudye Farris of Elba. Beside the parents, survivors include a brother, Farris Jeffery Bedsole; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Farris of Elba; paternal grandfather, G. T. Bedsole of Columbus.
Funeral services were held from the Church of Christ in Columbus.
HENRY C. BOLES
Elba Clipper
12-25-1958
Henry C. Boles, 82, lifelong resident of Elba, died in an Opp hospital Saturday, Dec. 20
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Boles; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Lee of Chancellor, Mrs. Carey Belle Burbyville of Elba; three sons, Hilton and Coley Boles of Elba and Brady Boles of Laurel Hill, Fla: three sisters, Mrs. Audie Dukes and Mrs. Pearl Miller, both of Florala; Mrs. Maudie Boutwell of Elba; and 21 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday from the Albertson Baptist Church with the Rev. S. C. Castalow officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
BERNIE E. BOUTWELL
Elba Clipper
10-2-1958
B. E. Boutwell, 70 of Elba died in an Opp hospital Saturday, Sept. 27, after a long illness.
He is survived by four daughters; Mrs. Tishie Capps, Misses Patsy and Dessie Boutwell all of Elba, and Mrs. Ruby Meeks of Columbus, Ga.; three sons; Tom and Dixon both of Phenix City and Milford of Elba; one brother, Jeff Boutwell of Elba; two sisters, Mrs. Lema Thompson and Mrs. Pearl Tidwell of Malone, Fla.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3:30 pm from the Danley Crossroads Church with the Rev. J. P. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
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He is Bernie E. Boutwell, son of Jesse A. Boutwell & Mary Pearl Flowers
JEFF E. BOUTWELL
Elba Clipper
11-20-1958
J. E. Boutwell, 67, died Tuesday, Nov. 11 at his home in Elba.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Maudie Mae Boutwell; one son, Leavy Boutwell of Elba; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Tidwell and Mrs. Lima Thompson, both of Bascom, Fla; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Shiloh Baptist church with the Rev. Dan Dubots and Rev. Mr. Black officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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He is Jeff E. Boutwell son of Jesse A. Boutwell & Mary Pearl Flowers. Maudie Mae was Boles.
MRS. VERA BROOKS
Elba Clipper
12-18-1958
Mrs. Vera Brooks, 41 of Elba died Thursday, Dec. 11
She is survived by her husband, Lewis Brooks; two daughters, Mrs. Louie Myles, Jr. of Deland, Fla.; and Mrs. Helen Benton of Tampa, Fla.; her mother, Mrs. Letha Davis of Andalusia; three sisters, Mrs. Lennie Carter, Andalusia; Mrs. Lottie Goraum, Pensacola, Fla; and Ella Bankson of Opelika; three brothers, K. R. Wiggins, Andalusia; Leavy Wiggins, Opelika; and W. A. Cook, Opelika; two step-sons, Lewie Brooks, Jr., Montgomery and Jerry Brooks, Tallahassee, Fla.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 pm from the First Baptist church with Rev. Murray L. Seay officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen cemetery.
MRS. W. J. BROWN
Note: Does anyone know this lady's given name and maiden name? I am assuming that her maiden name was Clark. Please submit reply to kwanja@alaweb.com
Elba Clipper
10-16-1958
Mrs. W. J. Brown, 77, died in a Troy hospital Wednesday, last week.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. B. C. Thomas of Luverne; Mrs. Willie Jacobs of Elba; Mrs. James Dennis of Decatur, Ga.; four sons, Ellis Brown of Headland; John C. Brown of Clayton; Eugene and Charles of Jack; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Hudson of Montgomery; Miss Nettie Clark of Crescent, Fla. and Mrs. Sybil Walker of Jack; one brother, Oscar Clark of Jack.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 pm from Zion Chapel Church with Rev. Q. P. Jones and Rev. Rass Fuller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
ALBERT SIDNEY BRYAN
Elba Clipper
6-26-1958
Albert Sidney Bryan, 79 of Glenwood died in a Tuscaloosa hospital Tuesday, June 17.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane Bryan; two sons, Carl and Roy Bryan, both of Tampa, Fla; one daughter, Mrs. James Brandley of Pontaic, Mich; one sister, Mrs. Mary j. Mathews of Montgomery.
Funeral was held Friday from the Bethel Baptist church with burial in Providence cemetery.
MRS. FRANK BUCKNER
Elba Clipper
10-2-1958
Wife of Former Coach Here Dies
Funeral services were held at Brewton Wednesday, last week for Mrs. Frank Buckner (no age) wife of a former coach at Elba High School and now principal of the High School at Blakely, Ga.
Services were held at Blakely Tuesday at 4 PM and at Brewton her former home Wednesday at 3PM.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Buckner is survived by two daughter's, Judy aged 15 and Joy aged 11. She was the former Azelene Brooks of Brewton. Death due to cancer.
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MRS. SARA FRANCIS NOWLING CARNLEY
Elba Clipper
12-4-1958
Mrs. Sara Frances Carnley, 65 of Elba, died at her home Wednesday Nov. 26.
She is survived by he husband, Joe Carnley; six daughters, Mrs. Emma McDonald, Mrs. Lula Lisby and Mrs. Lee Hall all of Brantley; Mrs. Alice Allen of Mobile; Mrs. Estelle Smith of Dozier; Mrs. Pearl Walls of Bay Minette;; two sons, Walter and William Carnley both of Brantley; two brothers, Baughton Nowling of Brantley and Walter Nowling of Clearmont, Florida.
Funeral services were held Thursday from Pine Level Baptist Church with Rev. J. C. Kinnon officiating.
TOMMIE CARNLEY
Elba Clipper 12-18-1958
Tommie Carnley, aged eight months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ossie Carnley of Elba, died Saturday, Dec. 13.
Besides the parents, he is survived by two sisters, Misses Betsy Lee and Melissa Ann Carnley; a brother, Bobbie; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carnley and grandmother, Mrs. Florida Flowers, all of Route 5, Elba.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 am from Shady Grove Church with Rev. Rase Fuller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
JAMES SYLAS CARTER
Elba Clipper
3-13-1958
James Sylas Carter, 76 of Brundidge, died at his home Wednesday, March 5.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie M. Carter; two sons, Fred Carter of Brundidge and Fox Carter of Tennille; two daughters, Mrs. Semmie Graham of Tennille, Mrs. Aaron Hardin of Phenix City; five grandchildren; a brother, G. B. Carter of Tennille; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hunter and Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Tennille.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm at William's Church with Rev. Ed Sells and Elder Russell Gibson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
MRS. MARY CONNER
Elba Clipper
6-26-1958
Mrs. Mary Conner, 84 of Brundidge died at her home June 18.
She is survived by two sons, Fred and Don Conner both of Tennille; five daughters, Mrs. Howard Adams and Mrs. Clarence Flowers both of Phenix City; Mrs. Noah Prestwood and Mrs. Coley Wilson both of Tennille and Mrs. Marenda Eidson of Montgomery; a brother, G. B. Carter and a sister, Mrs. A. L. Johnston both of Tennille.
Funeral services was held Thursday from Williams Chapel with Rev. G. W. Walker officiating. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
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DANIEL DUNCAN DAVIS
Elba Clipper
6-12-1958
Daniel Duncan Davis, 75 of Kinston, died Tuesday, June 10 in Geneva County hospital following a long illness.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H. O. Simmons of Kinston; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Corner Creek Methodist Church with Rev. Archie McDougald and Rev. Paschal Wise officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
MRS. CATHERINE THEO RICHARDS DEAN
Elba Clipper
11-27-1958
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Theo Dean, 72 were held Friday from Kinston Baptist Church with Rev. B. F. Pierce officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Coston Dean of Kinston and B. A. Allen of Andalusia; four daughters, Mrs. Essie Bell Edwards of Kinston; Mrs. Clydie Baker of Samson; Mrs. Euna Vaye Pierce of Andalusia and Mrs. Olivia Kennedy of El Paso, Texas; four brothers, Jeff and Howard Richards both of Midland City, Ezz and Esker Richards both of Dothan; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
FRANCIS A. “GUS” DEVANE
Elba Clipper
4-17-1958
Frances A. "Gus" Devane, 72 retired Elba merchant died at his home here Saturday, April 12.
He is survived by the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Agnes Andrews of Pensacola; Mrs. Paul Morgan of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Mrs. Bazell Thagard of Brantley and Mrs. Russell Walden of Glenwood, Minn.; five sons, Roy and James R. Devane both of Elba; Tillman Devane of New Orleans; Douglas Devane of Winter Haven, Fla.; and Harold Devane of Montgomery; four sisters, Mrs. Mattie Spurlin of Elba, Mrs. Emma Stenson of Chestnut Grove, Mrs. Mollie Lubert of Montgomery, Mrs. Alice Payne of Washington, D. C. a brother, Cobb of Elba and 20 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Edwin Harwell, the Rev. Murray Seay and Rev. Ralph Hendricks officiating. Burial was in White Water cemetery.
ALBERT PRESTON DEWBERRY
Elba Clipper
10-9-1958
Dewberry Rites
Funeral services for Albert Preston Dewberry, 46, of Elba were held Saturday, Oct. 4 from the First Baptist Church with Rev. Murray L. Seay pastor and Rev. Lee Johnson pastor of the Lynn Haven Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dewberry was killed instantly Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Orange, Va., while on a truck driving trip when he apparently became excited while making a turn and jumped from the truck. He was with another trucker of Elba who was driving at the time of the accident.
EARNEST CANIE "E. C." DEWRELL
Elba Clipper
1-9-1958
Earnest Canie Dewrell, 52 died Sunday at his home in Andalusia. Funeral services were held from the Sanford Baptist Church.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Artie Dewrell of Andalusia; four sons, Morgan Lee Dewrell of the U. S. Army in New Jersey: James W. Dewrell of the U. S. Army in Japan; Norman L. Dewrell of the U. S. Army in South Carolinia: George C. Dewrell of Opp; four grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Sophia Dewrell of Andalusia; two brothers, Willie and Bernace Dewrell of Andalusia; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Cunningham of Andalusia.
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MRS. MATTIE PEARL FARRIS
Elba Clipper
2-21-1957
From Our Early Files 22 Years Ago
Mrs. Mattie Pearl Farris no/age wife of Woodrow Farris, well known resident of the Sand Hill community, Elba, Rt. 3 passed away at the family home Monday afternoon following a short illness. Pneumonia and compilations were the cause of death.
Surviving are the husband; a small daughter and four sons.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon with Elder Jack Mitchell officiating.
Bonneau-Jeter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
CHARLES M. FRAZIER
Elba Clipper
10-23-1958
Charles M. Frazier, 28 of Doraville, Ga. died in a truck accident near Madisonville, Tenn., Friday, Oct 10.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Patricia Ann; two sons, Gregory and Mark all of Doraville; his mother Mrs. Mary Bell Frazier of Andalusia; two brothers, Cary Frazier of Mobile and Paul D. Frazier of Knoxville, Tenn; two half brothers, Clarence and Ferman McKay of Mobile; seven sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Sherrill, Mrs. Thelma Freeman and Mrs. Fannice Lynch of Andalusia; Mrs. Georgia Kirkland and Mrs. Mamie Lundsford of Pensacola, Fla; Mrs. Emily Walters of Brewton and Mrs. Evelyn Kelly of Red Level, Ala.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct 12 from the First Pentecostal Church in Andalusia with Rev. Bobby Lawrence officiating. Masonic Rites were held at interment in Memorial cemetery with Norcross Lodge, No. 228, F and AM in charge.
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W. Hugh Gannon
Elba Clipper
5-29-1958
W. H. Gannon Funeral Will Be Held Today
W. Hugh Gannon died Tuesday at his home on his farm near New Brockton which he operated for a long time for C. E. (Pete) Dorsey and later purchased. He was 57 years old.
He is survived by the widow and three sons, Herbert H. Gannon of Enterprise; Edwin W. Gannon now in service with the U. S. Army; Jimmy Gannon of new Brockton; two brothers, Julian Gannon of Enterprise; C. G. Gannon of Cordell, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Mace Sawyer, Mrs. I. A. Bowden and Mrs. John Bowden all of New Brockton.
Funeral services will be held at Bethany Church Thursday at 3 pm with Rev. Mr. Brewer and Rev. Mr. Messick and Dr. B. R. Justice officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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MRS. MARY ANNIE HOLLY
Elba Clipper
3-6-1958
Mrs. Mary Annie Holley, 55, died Sunday, March 2 at her home here.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Billy Ann Moore, of Manila, Philippine Island; her mother, Mrs. C. J. Dykes of Montgomery; a son, L. Dykes Meredith of Elba; three brothers, P. H. and W. I. Dykes of Troy and J. R. Dykes of Jackson, Miss; a sister, Mrs. W.A. Shaver of Troy and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday from the Elba Methodist Church with the Rev. R. R. Hendricks and the Rev. Murray L. Seay officiating. Burial was in Concord cemetery.
C. P. HUDSON
Elba Clipper
2-27-1958
C. P. Hudson, 32 of Sunset Blvd., Elba, died Monday, Feb. 24 at 8:35 am in Opp hospital from pneumonia.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Janey C. Hudson; one daughter, Judy aged five years and his father, C. E. Hudson of Route 1 Elba; one brother, Varlon Hudson of Bay Minette.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 pm from Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Huey Ziglar and Rev. Macon B. Miller officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
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CHARLIE L. JOHNSON
Elba Clipper
10-30-1958
Charlie L. Johnson, 71 of Ariton, died Tuesday, Oct. 28 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clausie Dykes Johnson; four sons, Harvey L. Johnson of Alexander City; Hillie Johnson of Columbus, Ga.; Hollie and Homer Johnson of Ariton; two daughters, Mrs. Huey B. Holland of Ariton and Mrs. Danny L. Wright of Dothan; three brothers, Ellis and Pollis Johnson of Ariton and Carlos of Paff, Calif.
REV. JOHN ALFORD JONES
Elba Clipper
3-20-1958
Rev. John Alford Jones, 85 of Elba, died in a hospital in Enterprise Thursday, March 13.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary E. Jones of Elba; five sons, P. H. Jones of Mobile, A. G. Jones of Elba, W. A. Jones of San Francisco, Arthur G. Jones of Andalusia and B. C. Jones of Mobile.
Funeral services were held Saturday from West Side Baptist Church with Rev. Mr. Rentz and Rev. A. L. Steozier officiating. Burial was in the Magnolia cemetery at Andalusia.
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JOHN WILLIAM KELLY
Elba Clipper
8-28-1958
John William Kelly, 65 of Harrison community, near New Brockton died Tuesday night in an Enterprise hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Harrison Kelly and three sons, Leo and Robert of Enterprise and N. L. Kelly of Elba; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leona Harrison and Mrs. J. D. Peters both of New Brockton and Albert of Elba.
Funeral will be Thursday at 3 pm from Bethany Church with burial in Bethany cemetery.
MONROE KELLY
Elba Clipper
10-2-1958
Monroe Kelly, 69 of Elba, died in Edge hospital Wednesday, Sept. 24 after a long illness. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bradley of Elba and Mrs. Ella Cole of Jack.
Funeral services were held Friday from the Victoria Baptist church with Rev. Bennie Griswell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing.
CHARLES F. KENDRICK
Elba Clipper
10-16-1958
Charlie F. Kendrick, 54 died Tuesday, Oct. 14 at his home in Elba after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Trudie Kendrick; five daughters, Mrs. Jewel Clark, Mrs. Ray Burrelson, Mrs. Fay Batson, Misses Laura and Myrtle Kendrick all of Florala; Five sons, Clarence G. Kendrick of Los Angeles; James, Ray, Tommy and Clyde Kendrick all of Florala. Five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Davis of Anaheim, Calif.; Mrs. Bonnie Erisman of Gardenia, Calif.; Mrs. Jean Adams of Crestview, Fla.; Mrs. Alice Stroud of DeFuniak Springs and Mrs. Lena Farris of Elba; two brothers, Henry of Kinston and Clifford of Niceville, Fla.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3:30 pm from the Pine Level Baptist Church with Rev. M. J. Allen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
MRS. VAULA ANN KENDRICK
Elba Clipper
8-14-1958
From Our Early Files 22 Years Ago
Mrs. Vaula Ann Kendrick beloved Elba woman, and one of the most highly esteemed citizens of this community passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Boutwell, late Monday afternoon, following a long illness.
Mrs. Kendrick was 77 years of age, and a native of Coffee County. She was the widow of the late Thomas D. Kendrick.
JAMES THOMAS KIDD
Elba Clipper
3-27-1958
James Thomas Kidd, 62 of Elba, died in an Opp hospital Tuesday.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Evelyn Silas of Dover, Fla.; five sons, Malcom and Robert Kidd of Dover; Waylon Shelby and Cecil Kidd of Elba; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Jordan of Plant City, Fla.; Mrs. Zelma Sanford of Montgomery; Mrs. Emma Hall of Elba and a brother, D. B. Kidd of Brantley.
Funeral services were held at Pine Level Church Wednesday with Rev. W. C. Ramer officiating.
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JOSEPH DIXON LEE
Elba Clipper
11-20-1958
Joseph Dixon Lee, 72, lifetime resident of Elba died Sunday, Nov. 9 in the Opp hospital after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. W. J. Wise of Atmore.
Funeral services were held from the West Side Baptist church with Rev. Webbie Bozeman and Rev. R. R. Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
MRS. MINOLA LEIBERT
Elba Clipper
9-11-1958
Mrs. Minola Leibert, 82 of Elba died in an Enterprise hospital Friday September 5.
She is survived by two sons; Tup Rushing of Gadsden and Willie Rushing of Miami; A daughter, Miss Louise Leibert of Elba and a sister, Mrs. Bone Ham of Elba.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 4:30 pm from the home of Harry Boswell with Rev. M. L. Seay officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
JEPTHY MONROE LEVERETTE
Elba Clipper
3-27-1958
Jepthy Monroe Leverette, 85 of Glenwood Rfd, died at his home Monday, March 24 about 4 am. He was born January 6, 1873, in Pike County. He was a member of the primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sons: McAlfa Leverette, Henry Pearson Leverette, Lomax Leverette all of Glenwood Route 1: four daughters, Mrs. Lucile Pyron and Mrs. Minnie Lee Rushing of Glenwood Route 1: Mrs. Edie Ella McCurley of Crestview, Fla. And Mrs. Cornella Sexton of Whigham, Ga.
Funeral services were Tuesday from Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. J. P. Morgan officiating. Burial was in Antioch cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home in charge.
OLLIE ALBERT LITTLE
Elba Clipper
6-19-1958
Ollie Albert Little, 58 of Brundidge, died Sunday June 15 in a Brundidge hospital.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Bonnie Lou Little of Andalusia; one son, Manuel T. Little of Opp; one daughter, Miss Edna B/R? Little of Montgomery; four brothers, Luther P. Little of Salisbury, N. Y., Duncan C. Little and Dewey R. Little of Andalusia and Preston A. Little of Bessemer; one sister, Mrs. Fannie E. Douglas of Andalusia and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held from the Salem Baptist Church Tuesday at 3 pm with Rev. J. C. Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Salem cemetery.
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MRS. EDNA WISE MARTIN
Elba Clipper
2-20-1958
Charlie Young martin, 65, retired mail carrier, died Sunday Feb. 16 at his home here.
He is survived by the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Levi Thrower, Jr. of Dothan; 3 sons, Bill and Charles Martin both of Elba; Pete Martin of Panama City, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Beckham of Union Springs and Mrs. Zabie Waters of Daleville; one brother, Bob Martin of Elba and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 pm from the First Baptist church with rev. Murray Seay and Rev. Ralph Hendricks officiating.
Burial was in charge of Hayes Funeral Home.
MRS. EDNA WISE MARTIN
Elba Clipper
7-31-1958
Mrs. Edna Martin (no age) died Tuesday, July 22 in Fort Worth, Texas.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. C. W. Reed of Fort Worth; Mrs. L. A. Stone, Mrs. J. L. Allen both of Jack; Mrs. Eurell Stevens of Phenix City, Route 1; two sons, Bill Martin of Mobile; Sam martin of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. B. L. Martin of Birmingham; Mrs. J. L. Vaughn of Dothan and four brothers, Morgan Wise, Jesse Wise both of Columbus, Ga.; Alton Wise of Tampa, Fla.; Homer Wise of California.
The body was returned here for funeral services Friday, July 25 from the Victoria Baptist church with burial in the Victoria cemetery.
MRS. MAMIE HOLLOWAY MATHEWS
Elba Clipper
1-9-1958
Mrs. Mamie (Holloway) Mathews, wife of the late Cicero Mathews, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred McKenzie, Jr. at Fairhope, Sept. 19, 1957. She was a native of Elba but had lived in Baldwin County for the past 33 years.
She was 74 years old.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. McKenzie; Mrs. Walter Glass of Harpersville, Ala. and Mrs. Robert Folmar of Kelseyville, Calif.; a brother, Monroe Holloway of Mississippi; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held from the Chapel of Higgins Mortuary in Fairhope Friday Set. 20. Burial was in Bethsnida? Cemetery at Loxley.
Pallbearers were: Aldwin Lee, Okley Lee, Eldo Lee, Louis Underwood, Edward Lee, and Alphonso Lee.
LARRY MITCHELL
Elba Clipper
3-13-1958
Little Larry Mitchell
Larry Mitchell, nine year old son of Mrs. Thelma Mitchell of Ariton, died Saturday, march 8 after a long illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday a 3 pm at the Ariton Church of God with Rev. John Caperton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
WINSTON MIXON
Elba Clipper
8-21-1958
Winston Mixon, 39 of Curtis died Saturday, August 16 in Mizell Hospital, Opp.
He is survived by his wife, the former Vilettia Cowen and three sons, Steve aged 14; Phillip aged 12 and John aged 8 and his mother, He was the son of the former Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Mixon of Curtis.
Funeral services were held Monday at 10 am from the Curtis Baptist Church with burial in Opp cemetery.
MRS. GRACE MOORE
Elba Clipper
2-27-1958
Word of the death in Plant city, Fla., of Mrs. Grace Inez Moore, 45, has been received by her father-in-law, W.T. Moore of the basin Community.
Mrs. Moore died in Plant City nursing home Sunday, Feb. 23.
She leaves her husband, William Arnold Moore of Arcadia; a son, Delone Moore of Port Tampa.
Attending the funeral from Elba were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Morrow, Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard Morrow, Gillis Morrow, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Moore of Mobile attended also.
CHARLIE MADISON MOUNT
Elba Clipper
5-22-1958
Charlie Madison Mount, 47 of Brantley, died at his home May 7.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Fannie Ruth Carnes Mount, three sons, James W. of Auburn; Charlie N. and Kenneth C. both of Brantley; four brothers, Henry of Montgomery; Roy of Brantley; Sam and Joe both of Glenwood; three sisters, Mrs. R. C. Richburg of Goshen; Mrs. Lula Taylor and Miss Katherine Mount both of Glenwood.
Funeral services were held at Brantley Methodist church with Rev. R. L. Honnessy and Rev. Bill Ray officiating. Burial was in the Brantley cemetery.
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ROBERT FRANKLIN McCALL
Elba Clipper
6-5-1958
Robert Franklin McCall, 52 died at his home Tuesday.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary Page McCall; his mother, Mrs. C. B. McCall of Elba; two step-sons, Gus McCall of the U. S. Navy and Robert Henry McCall of Elba; four sisters, Mrs. Wilbur Wells of Enterprise; Mrs. L. C. Purvis and Miss Sarah McCall of Elba; Mrs. Clinton Moore of Mobile; two brothers, L. B. McCall and J. P. McCall of Elba.
Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday with Rev. Murray Seay officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery with Masonic rites at the graveside.
MRS. HELEN WOOD McDOUGALD
Elba Clipper
5-8-1958
Mrs. Helen McDougald, 70 of Glenwood, died Thursday, April 24.
She is survived by her husband, D. C. McDougald of Glenwood; a daughter, Mrs. Louis Knox of Luverne; two sons, Martell McDougald of Glenwood; E. C. McDougald of Haynesville; four sisters, Mrs. T. M. Compton and Mrs. R. M. Johnson bothe of Brantley; Mrs. T. D. Jones of Montgomery; Mrs. Roy Wilder of Luverne; a brother, O. R. Wood of Tuscumbia.
Funeral services were held Friday from Bethel Church with Rev. Bill Rhodes and Rev. Warner Floyd officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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AARON NAPPER
Elba Clipper
6-5-1958
Aaron Napper, 52 of Elba died in a truck accident in Haynes City, Fla., Saturday May 31.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Zadie Napper; five daughters, Mrs. R. D. Harrison of Elba; Mrs. Willene Arnette of Tennille; Mrs. Ewna Nell Mobley, Miss Dorothy Jane Napper, Miss Mary Napper all of Davenport, Fla: two sons, Donald Wayne and Aaron Jr., both of Davenport, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Sudie English and Mrs. Catherine Simmons both of Route 1 Tennille; two brothers, R. J. of Route 1 Jack and Tommie of Jack.
The body was brought home for burial Monday at Center Ridge Church with Rev. Bennie Griswell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
JOHNNY NELSON
Elba Clipper
11-20-1958
Johnny Nelson, 46 formerly of Elba died Nov. 5 in Clearwater, Fla.
He is survived by five brothers, V. S. of Glenwood; Arthur of Argo, Fla; Buster of Argo; Jack of Clearwater and C. L. Nelson of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Clemmie Calhoun of Largo; Mrs. Mertie Gatlin and Mrs. Mattie Rainey both of Clearwater.
The body was shipped to Elba for funeral services from the Antioch Church. Burial was in Antioch cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home in charge.
WALTER W. NELSON
Elba Clipper
4-17-1958
Walter W. Nelson, 71 formerly of Elba but recently of Moultrie, Ga., died Friday, April 11, at Moultrie.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Josie Nelson; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Bell Stokes and Mrs. Willie Bryan both of Elba: Mrs. Euna C. Mac of Opp and Mrs. Gussie Turner of Tuscaloosa; three brothers, Sam Nelson of Opp, J. C. Nelson of Brantley and Tom Nelson of Montgomery.
The body was returned here for funeral services Sunday at 3 pm at Friendship Church with Rev. Malone Meredith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
CALVIN JACKSON NORSWORTHY
Elba Clipper
9-4-1958
Calvin Jackson Norsworthy, 74 died Friday, Aug. 29 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. C. J. Norsworthy; two sons, Joseph W. and Rex both of Brantley; one daughter, Mrs. J. M. Mosley of Montgomery; one sister, Mrs. D. E. Bozeman of Glenwood.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm from Glenwood Methodist Church with burial in Proficence ? cemetery.
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MRS. BERTHA MAE PARKER/BARKER
Elba Clipper
1-17-1957
Mrs. Bertha Parker Dies on Wednesday
Mrs. Bertha Mae Barker, 52 died Wednesday, Jan. 9, following a long illness. She was highly esteemed by a large number of friends.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh A. Barker; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Smith of Geneva; her father, Walter B. Wilson of Kinston; three sisters, Mrs. Bell Hargrove, Mrs. Vera Hellman of Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. James Spillers of Tavarres, Fla. four brothers, J. W. Wilson, W. V. Wilson, Jr.; M. D. Wilson all of Samson; Glen Wilson of Geneva and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from new Prospect Baptist Church with Rev, Paul Higrion and J. W. Lester officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
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One place has the last name as Parker and two places has the last name Barker.....????
RALPH PARKS
Elba Clipper
5-1-1958
Ralph Parks, 70 of Troy, died Sunday April 20 in a Troy hospital.
He is survived by two brothers, J. C. Parks of Brundidge and John Parks of Troy; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Fleming of Elba; Mrs. Sallie Norris and Miss Nettie Mae Parks both of Banks, Rt. 1.
Funeral services were held from the home, 423 Murphree St. Tuesday, April 22 with Dr. C. T. Ammerman and the Rev. Houston John officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
J. W. PARRISH
Elba Clipper
1-9-1958
J. W. Parrish, 68 died at his home in Opp, Ala., Dec. 26 after a long illness.
Surviving are: the widow, Mrs. Adella (Maloy) Parrish of Opp; two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Mae Bone of Opp and Mrs. Vinson Smith of Milton, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Emma Golden of Elba; one brother, W. O. Parrish of Andalusia; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 29 at 11 am from Pine Level Church with Elder Huey Morgan and Elder J. P. Morgan officiating.
Burial was in Pine Level cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Barney Hall, Bobby Lee Parrish, Curry Golden, Lumas Illingsworth, Foster Whitman and E. D. Maloy.
ROBERT SYLVESTER "R. S." PEACOCK
Elba Clipper
10-30-1958
Robert Sylvester Peacock, 77 formerly of Coffee County, died Sunday, Oct. 19 in a hospital at Crestview, Fla.
Mr. Peacock was born and reared in Coffee County. He left here about 20 years ago for Blackmon, Fla. near Crestview.
He is survived by six, sons, John and Willis Peacock of Coffee Springs, Ala.; Clayton, James and Tanksley Peacock of Blackmon, Fla. and Charles of Pensacola; one daughter, Mrs. Foster Cawley of Falco, Ala.; one brother, E. G. Peacock of Elba.
Funeral services were held from the Early Town Church on the Geneva - Opp highway, with burial in the church cemetery.
JOE PHILLIPS
Elba Clipper
8-7-1958
Joe Phillips, 80 of Ariton, died Tuesday, August 12 at his home.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lettie Hartzog of Ariton; Mrs. Lillie Tyler of Elamville; Mrs. Myrtle Creel of Panama City; and Mrs. Joyce Godwin of Ozark; two sons, Frank Phillips of Ariton and Ray Phillips of Ashford; a brother, Lem Phillips of Cilo; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Helms of Skipperville; Mrs. Ida Trawick of Newton and Mrs. Nancy Blocker of Ariton.
EDD PINKARD
Elba Clipper
7-17-1958
Edd Pinckard, 73, of the New Hope community, died Friday, July 11.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Eleta Pinckard; two brothers, J. S. Pinckard of Jack, Ala. and S. H. Pinckard of Milton, Fla.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Tabernacle Church with Rev. R. E. Merrell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
MRS. ETTA BLOCKER PRESCOTT
Elba Clipper
5-8-1958
Mrs. Etta Prescott, 76 of Elba, died Sunday, May 4.
She is survived by three sons, Joe Frank and Cecil both of Elba; Dan Fred of Montgomery; a sister, Miss Debata Blocker of Elba; a brother, Jeff Blocker of Elba; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Monday with Rev. Murray L. Seay and Rev. R. R. Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
MRS. W. H. PRESCOTT
Elba Clipper
5-8-1958
Mrs. W. H. Prescott. 77, of Elba, died Friday, May 2 at her home.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Vera Mitchell of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Eva Medlock of Kinston, Mrs. Elvester Wall of Apalachicola, Fla. And Mrs. Katherine Foley of Troy; four sons, Alto Prescott of Troy, Eldo Prescott of Prichard, Ester Prescott of Kinston, O. C. Prescott of Belle Glade, Fla.; 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday from the Antioch Church with Elder Ivey Watts officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
FOSTER M. PRESTWOOD
Elba Clipper
12-18-1958
Foster M. Prestwood, 59 of Ariton, died Dec. 15 at his home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 pm from Richland Baptist Church with Revs. John Christian and John Caperton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
ARTHUR LEE PRICE
Elba Clipper
9-4-1958
Arthur Lee Price, 58 died at his home Monday.
He is survived by his wife; five sons; Jessie Price and Artice Price of Phenix City, Edward Price of Montgomery, Leon Price of Columbus, Ga. and J. T. Price of Elba; two daughters, Mrs. Odell Pridgen and Mrs. Dollie Hood of Columbus, Ga.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from Zoar Baptist Church with Rev. Mr. Thornton directing.
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MR. EPHRIAM DAVIS ROWE
Elba Clipper
9-18-1958
From Our Early Files 22 Year Ago
Mr. Ephriam Davis Rowe prominent Elba citizen, passed away at home here Friday afternoon following an illness of several weeks. He was 74 years of age.
He is survived by his wife, Lilla Taylor Rowe, 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery with Elba Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services were held from the Elba Baptist Church with Rev. B. S. Franklin, pastor officiating.
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MRS. MATTIE E. TALBOT SANDERS
Elba Clipper
3-13-1958
Mrs. Mattie E. Sanders, 59, of Jack, died Tuesday, Feb. 18 in a Troy hospital after a short illness.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Howard Kelley and Mrs. Mary H. Owens of Jack, and Miss Nina Jo Sanders of Montgomery: two sisters; Mrs. D. L. Harris of Vacaila?, La. And Mrs. Gene Brown of Jack; two brothers, Fred Talbot and Hutch Talbot of Warrior, Ala.
Funeral services were held from the Zion Chapel Church Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10 am with Rev. W. R. Fuller and Rev. O. P. Jones officiating.
Pallbearers were: Sidney Stevens, Cecil Wilson, Rufus Wilson, Paul Rugg, Marvin Jacobs, and Orclo Johnson. Burial was in the church cemetery.
MISS MITTIE SASSER
Elba Clipper
3-13-1958
Miss Mittie Sasser, 76 of Brantley, died in a Montgomery hospital Wednesday, March 5.
She is survived by a brother, J. J. Sasser of Brantley and a sister, Mrs. H. A. Dauphin of Birmingham.
Funeral services were held Friday at 3 pm at Brantley Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Ray officiating. Burial was in Sasser cemetery.
MRS. TYRE SAWYER
Elba Clipper
9-4-1958
Mrs. Tyre H. Sawyer, 69 of New Brockton died Saturday, August 30.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Glen Green of Enterprise; Mrs. H. B. Larkins of Decatur; Mrs. B. N. Starbrough of Dothan; Mrs. Fred Baker of DeFuniak Springs; one son, Max Sawyer of Andalusia; five sisters, Mrs. W. W. Wittaker of Montgomery; Misses Mattie and Winnie Folsom and Mrs. L. L. Daughtry and Mrs. Tom Brock all of New Brockton.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 pm from the First Baptist Church with Rev. J. B. Johnson and Rev. M. L. Seay officiating. Burial was in City cemetery.
SYDNEY WAYNE SHEETS
Elba Clipper
6-26-1958
Sidney Wayne Sheets, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Sheets of Troy, Route 2 died Wednesday, May 28 in a Troy hospital.
He is survived by his parents, three brothers; Charles, Jr.?, Willie Gene and James Walter Sheets all at home; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Allen, Esther Ruth, Mary Earlene and Lind Marie Sheets all of Route 2, Troy.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 29 from the Assembly of God Church in Jack with Rev. Howard Dubose and Rev. Fullman Ellis officiating. Burial was in the Center Ridge cemetery.
MRS. NICIE LOU SHIVER
Elba Clipper
6-12-1958
Mrs. Nicy Lou Shiver, 78, of Chestnut Grove community died in a Troy hospital Thursday, June 5.
She is survived by one son, Clarence Shiver of Jack, one daughter, Mrs. Ana Johnson of Jack, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday from the St. Johns Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Griswold officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
MRS. SENNIE ANN SMITH
Elba Clipper
6-5-1958
Mrs. Sennie Ann Smith, 95 of Elba, died Tuesday, May 27, she is survived by a daughter, Lena Mae Holloway, two sons, Andrew and Steve Smith, all of Elba; 25 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday from Pine Level Church with burial in the church cemetery.
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Think she might be one of mine, but not sure? Does anyone know who she was married to?
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SAM TAYLOR
Elba Clipper
3-13-1958
Sam Taylor, 62 of Route 2 Elba, died at his home Sunday, March 9.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sidney McDaniels of Palatka, Fla. And Mrs. M. J. Brown of Mobile; three sons, Jimmy Taylor of Mobile; Bobby and Harold Taylor of Elba; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Bell Godwin of Brantley; Mrs. Maizie Nelson of Columbus, Ga.; Mrs. Alma Whitman, Mrs. Louie Bailey and Mrs. Tom Vaughn all of Elba; five brothers, Carey Taylor of Jacksonville, Fla.; Waylon Taylor of San Diego, Calif; Elwood and Wallace Taylor both of Elba; Gaston Taylor of Florida; three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 am from Pine Level Church with burial in Pine Level cemetery.
JOHN WILLIAM TUCK
Elba Clipper
4-3-1958
John William Tuck, 88 of Brantley, died at his home Thursday, March 27.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Lou Bass and Miss Ludy Lois Tuck both of Brantley; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services was held Friday at the Mt. Olive Church with Rev. Ed Gafford officiating.
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FRANCIS D. VEAL
Elba Clipper
11-6-1958
Francis D. Veal, 79 of Elba died Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Gibson Hospital, Enterprise, after a short illness.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Maddox and Mrs. Wilma Smith both of Hartford; two sons, F. B. Veal of Knoxville, Tenn. and Jack Veal of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Effie Dunn of Trussville; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 30, from the Hayes Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Max Ellis, Christian Science Minister at Fort Rucker officiating.
Burial was in Louisville cemetery.
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MRS. FLORENCE B. WALKER
Elba Clipper
3-13-1958
Mrs. Florence B. Walker, 80 died at her home in Mobile Friday, March 7.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Julia Jernigan and Mrs. Jimmy Hussy of Mobile; two sons, Dixon Walker of Elba and Dallas Walker of Mobile.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 9 at the Zion Chapel Church with rev. Ross Fuller and Rev. O. P. Jones officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
JOHN H. WALKER
Elba Clipper
2-6-1958
John H. Walker, 51, formerly of Coffee County, but recently of Oregon was accidentally killed while loading logs onto a truck on his ranch near Bandon, Ore. last week. His body was found beside the truck Friday, January 24.
He was born and reared in Coffee County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Walker.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Florence L. Walker; two brothers, Howard of Route 1 Elba; Dallas L. Walker of Mobile; two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Jernigan of Spring Hill and Mrs. Jim Hussey of Mobile; his wife, one son, Ted Walker of Covington, Ga. and two daughters, Mrs. Neal Storm and Mrs. Jim Wade, who live in Oregon.
HARVEY WATERS, SR.
Elba Clipper
12-11-1958
Harvey Waters 44 lifelong resident of Elba, died at his home here early Monday.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Grace Waters; two daughters, Ann Waters and Sammie Waters both of Elba; one son, Harvey Waters, Jr.
Funeral services were held from the Elba Methodist Church, Wednesday at 11 am with Rev. R. R. Hendricks and Rev. Murray Seay officiating.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
MARION D. WHITAKER
Elba Clipper
10-9-1958
Marion D, Whitaker, 76 of Elba, died noonday in a Montgomery hospital after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Lou Whitaker; a son, Lloyd Whitaker of Columbus, Ga.; four step-sons, Morris Davis of Montgomery; Norris Davis of Jacksonville, Fla.; Burvie Layton of Jacksonville, Fla.; Willie Layton of Elba; two step-daughters, Mrs. Charles W. Jones of Montgomery and Mrs. Roy Weeks of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; a brother, Walter W. Whitaker of Montgomery.
Funeral services were held Tuesday from Tabernacle Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Mosley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
C. J. WILLIAMS
Elba Clipper
1-2-1958
C. J. Williams, 72, formerly of Elba, died December 14, 1957 at his home in Panama City, Fla. Where he had lived for the past three years.
He was born in Fayette County and lived most of his life in and around Elba until 1943, when he removed to Andalusia. After 12 years there he removed to Panama City.
He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Clinton Wilbourn and Mrs. T. B. Wilbourn of Panama City; Mrs. Joe Molligi of Birmingham; N. Y. and Mrs. Dock Padgett of Elba.
Funeral services were held from the Hayes Funeral Home Dec. 17 with George Dawkins representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society officiating. Burial was in Woodland Grove cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Grady Padgett, Talmadga Todd, Douglas Cobb, Horace King, Stillman Daniels and Lamar Harper.
MRS. ARLENE ADCOCK WOOD
Elba Clipper
10-30-1958
Mrs. Arlene Wood, 22 of Elba, died in Crestview, Fla. Sunday, Oct. 26.
She is survived by her husband, Oland Wood: one son, Rodger Wood of Elba: the father, H. R. Adcock of Elba: one sister, Mrs. Cupie Dean McCollough of Kinston: four brothers, Luther, Clarence and R. B. Adcock of Elba and Frank Adcock of Alexandria, Va.
Funeral services were held Friday from the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. W. A. Grant officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home in charge.
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SAM BEAN YOUNG
Elba Clipper
4-3-1958
Sam Bean Young, 62 died at his home here Monday.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah B. Young of Elba; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Wise of Samson; Mrs. Mattie Windham of Elba; three brothers, L. F. Young of Albany, Ga., J. P. Young of Dallas, Texas, and A. W. Young of Elba.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 pm from the Church of Christ with Minister Curtis Duke and Merle Seay officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
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RUFUS P. ZIGLAR
Elba Clipper
6-12-1958
Rufus P. Ziglar, 82 formerly of Ariton died at the home of his daughter in Panama City, Fla. Monday June 9.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Otis Jacobs and Mrs. Otis Carr both of Ariton; Mrs. Brock Registrar and Mrs. Buck Stephens, both of Panama City, Fla.; Mrs. C. B. Beasley, Sr. of Wetumpka and Mrs. Allen Hughes of Columbus, Ga.; three sons, Spencer Ziglar of Elba; Lester and Dawson Ziglar both of Ariton; a brother, Walker Ziglar of Ariton; 42 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from Rocky Head Baptist Church with Rev. S. W. Etheridge officiating.
Burial was in Mount Olive cemetery.
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