From the Cairo Messenger Wednesday, May 8, 2002
Jan. 6, 1917-May 6, 2002
Mrs. Sarah Olene Sadler, 85, passed away Monday, May 6, 2002, at Camellia Gardens in Thomasville, Ga.
Mrs. Sadler was born Jan.6, 1917, in Grady County, GA., to the late A.J. and Bessie Lee Wilder Fain. She was married to Merrill Sadler, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Sadler was a lifetime resident of Grady County. She was a beautician and dealt with real estate. Mrs. Sadler was a member of the Mizpah Primitive Baptist Church.
Services were held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, Cairo, with the Rev. Wayne Burdeshaw officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo.
Active pallbearers included Larry Brinkley, Roger Murphy, Jamie McCorkle, Robbie Bearden, Jerry Pritchett and Chester DeVore. Survivors include sisters, Esther Porteus, Chicago, Ill., and Irene Murphy, Cairo; a brother, Maurice Fain, Jonesboro, Ga., and a number of nieces and nephews. A brother, Jack Fain, preceded her in death.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by Janet Sumner
From the Cairo Messenger 4 July 1941
FUNERAL HELD FOR MRS. J.P. SELLERS TUESDAY
The tragic death of Mrs. J.P. (Martha Ann Watts) Sellers, which occured last Sunday afternoon about five o'clock four miles east of Cairo on the Cairo-Thomasville highway, the result of an automobile accident, in which her grandson, Leon Sellers, of near Thomasville, was also killed, his wife, baby, and sister being seriously injured, shocked this entire section.
Mrs. Sellers was born in Canton, Ga., Nov 4th, 1853, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. William Franklin Watts, having moved to this section during her early girlhood days. About sixth-five years ago she was married to the late John Pryor Sellers, who died on March 28, 1918. She had been a faithful member of the Baptist church for more than a half century, her membership having been at Magnolia Baptist church about five miles southwest of Whigham. She was one of the finest characters that it has ever been the privilege of the writer to know; a truly great and good woman; loved and admired by a host of acquaintances. Although her body has been returned to the earth, the influence that she wielded for good will live on.
The body was brought to Whigham Monday afternoon, and was placed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Sellers. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, July 1st, at 10 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sellers, conducted by Rev. N.G. Christopher, of Whigham. Immediately after the service a large number of relatives and friends accompanied the body to the Magnolia Baptist church for interment.
Mrs. Sellers is survived by three sons, Robert L. Sellers, of Whigham, Oscar D. Sellers, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Jesse M. Sellers, of Chatsworth, Ga.; and two daughters, Mrs. P.W. Sellers and Mrs. O.J. Parramore, of Thomasville; also twenty two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Pall bearers were Ward Sellers and Albert McCrory, of Jacksonville, Herman Sellers, of Atlanta, M.F. Laing, Joe D. Lewis and M.J. Perkins, of Whigham.
South Georgia Funeral Home, of Cairo, was in charge.
Bill Huggins
From the Whigham Journal, August 13, 1909
LIZZIE SELLERS
DEATH OF A LOVELY WOMAN
Mrs. Will Sellers (nee) Miss Lizzie Hornsby, oldest daughter of Mrs. Mary Hornsby, of Whigham died of blood poisoning at their home in Havana, Fla., Saturday evening last. Mrs. Sellers leaves a devoted husband and an infant daughter, besides her mother, two sisters, Misses Leila and Emma Hornsby, five brothers, Messrs. Ollie, Will, Jonus, George and Harvey Hornsby, to mourn her death. The remains were brought to Whigham Sunday afternoon, and interred beside her father, Mr. Marion Hornsby, who preceeded her to the bright beyond about eight or nine years ago. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. R. Herring. There was quite a big concourse of relatives and friends to pay the last sad rites to the deceased. She was a consistant member of the Baptist Church, and we feel assured she is resting under the shade with the Angels.
*Submitted by Bill Huggins
BEATRICE SINGLETARY
Obituary of Beatrice Singletary, The Cairo Messenger
May 6, 1908 - March 29, 2002
Mrs. Beatrice C. Singletary, 93, passed away Friday, March 29, 2002, in Cairo, Ga.
Mrs. Singletary was born in Cairo, May 6, 1908, to the late Thomas S. and Elizabeth Cassells. She was married to Grady Arthur Singletary, who preceded her in death Nov. 26, 1994. She was a lifetime resident of Grady County. Mrs. Singletary was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the Centennial United Methodist Church.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2002, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, Cairo, with the Revs. Wayne Burdeshaw and Bill Kimbrel officiating. Interment followed at Rawls Cemetery, Cairo.
Active pallbearers were Jimmy Burton Singletary, Jr., Richard Darrell Singletary, Art Brock, Brandon Brock, Russell Register and Chad Singletary. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Burton and Brenda Singletary, Orange Park, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy Elaine and Calvin David Harrison, Cairo; grandchildren, Jimmy Burton Singletary, Teresa Boston, Darrell Singletary, and Eric Singletary, all of Gainesville, FL, Calvin David Harrison, Jr., Cheyenne, Wy., and Cynthia Elaine Brock, Cairo; great-grandchildren, Kyle Boston, Katie Boston, Chad Singletary, Brandon Singletary and Richard Singletary, all of Gainesville, David Harrison, Tiffany Harrison and Ashley Harrison, all of Cheyenne, and Erica Brock and Brandon Brock, both of Cairo.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by Janet Sumner
The Cairo Messenger, March 4, 1904
MRS. SUSAN SLATER
Mrs. Susan Slater was born in Bulloch county, Georgia and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Wight, in Cairo on March 4th, 1904, in the seventy-first year of her age. Mrs. Slater has been and invalid for a year and a half. She was buried last Saturday afternoon afternoon at Fellowship Baptist church in Bulloch county, of which she has been a member for fifty-eight years.
Mrs. Slater was the wife of the late John G. Slater, Esq.,and is survived by nine children, Mrs. C. W. Smith, of Reidsville, Ga; Mrs. W. A. Hodges, of Millrae, Ga; Mrs. Ida S. Heidt, of Savannah; mrs. J. B. Wight, Cairo; Mr. J. C. Slater, of Savannah; Mr. W. A. Slater, of Nelwood, Ga; Brantley Slater, Esq., of Ivanhoe, Ga; Mrs. R. C. Little, of Roanoke, Ala. and Miss Louise Slater of Thomasville.
The Messenger join friends of the family in extending Sympathy.
ANNIE STEPHENS
On April the 16th 1918, the spirit of sister Annie Stephens took it's flight to the world beyond. It was in the darkness of the night when her summons came, but there was a light in the Valley of Death for her, for in death as in life Jesus was near. She gave her heart to Him while young and trusted Him with such faith that when her feet were touching the mystic waters, she could look into the faces of those she loved and say, " It is well with my soul." She left a husband, five boys and two little girls, for whom she wished so much to live, but she left them with a rich heritage in the sweet Christian life she lived always trying to do good and make everyone happy around her. Though her face lies hidden underneath a mound of clay, we feel that the world is better for having her lived in it. Therefore be it resolved that we have lost one of our most loyal members, that we will ever hold in loving memory, our beloved sister, that we extend to her family our heartfelt sympathy, and commend them to the Comforter of all hearts, who alone can soothe their sorrows in their sore bereavement, and that these resolutions be spread on our Church records, and a copy be given the husband and children.
*Submitted by William Lackey Stephens
HENRY EBENEZER STEPHENS
Joe Grollman of the local radio station in Bainbridge, wrote and announced the following about Henry Stephens....It is hard to realize that Henry Stephens is gone.. Henry was so a part of the life and welfare of Bainbridge and Decatur County---civically, fraternally, and religiously--so immersed in the affairs of our community, that we cannot imagine a day passing without seeing Henry's familiar smile, enjoying his pleasant handshake and friendly pat on the back...... Those were Henry's outward signs of his love for his fellowman--a smile, a handshake, and a pat on the back. But inwardly there was the constant desire to work for and serve the people of his beloved city and county. As chairman of the Decatur County Board of Commisioners he was always willing to listen to all who came to see him, anxious to do his best, taking into consideration the needs and wishes of all the people. He was a staunch leader in his church, in his fraternal groups, in all phases of Masonry and Shrinedom, in his Lion's Club, and in all his affliations that had for its chief tenets, brotherly love, the Golden Rule, and service. He led a good clean life, practicing the GOOD life as he felt it. He was sincere in his endeavors, concientious in his efforts, and he had the courage of his convictions. Henry's influence for good, will be felt for a long, long time. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Henry Stephens...
Henry Ebenezer Stephens and his wife, Ethel Mae Harrell, are buried in the Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge, Georgia.
*Submitted by William Lackey Stephens
December 18, 1908
MR. J. L. STEWART PASSES AWAY
The messenger learns of the recent death of Mr. J. L. Stewart of pneumonia, which sad event occured at his home near Carthage, Oklahoma. Mr. Stewart was born and reared in Thomas County, near Bold Spring neighborhood, and moved to Carthage about three years ago. He leaves a mother and three sisters and three brothers to mourn his loss: Mrs. Ellen Drew, Grady County; Mrs. D. H. Tucker, Dallas, Texas; Miss Erie Stewart, Carthage, Oklahoma; Messrs. C. H., Earl and Clifford Stewart, Carthage. His remains were buried in Carthage, Oklahoma.
*Not related to me personally
*Submitted by Christine M. Burton
HARVEY MASON SUMNER
The Cairo Messenger, November 12, 1986
Funeral Services Held For Harvey Mason Sumner
Mr. Harvey Mason Sumner, 82, passed away at Grady General Hospital November 9, 1986 after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 11, 1986 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Cairo, Ga., with Rev. W. E. Pledger and Rev. Jere Hendricks officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were the grandsons: Howard Lewis Sumner, Jr., Jim Walker, Jr., Jim White, Jr., Gary Wesley Sumner, Anthony Sumner, Jeffery White and Mitchell Holt.
Honary pallbearers were the Business Men's Sunday School Class and the Philathea Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Sumner was born in Wheeler County, July 16, 1904 to the late Jesse Lewis and Della Peebles Sumner and was married to Esther Reddick July 14, 1928. He was a furniture dealer of S & L Furniture Company, Cairo, and a Deacon Emeritus of First Baptist Church and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Esther R. Sumner of Cairo, Ga.; a son, Howard Lewis Sumner, Cairo, Ga.; 3 daughters, June (Sumner) White, Cairo, Ga., Carolyn (Sumner) Walker, Valdosta, Ga., and Marolyn (Sumner) Holt, Birmingham, Ala.; a brother, John L. Sumner, Ocilla, Ga.; three sisters, Eva Meeks, Perry Ga., Ruby Mc Collum and Erin Pullen of Alama, Ga.; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by Janet Sumner
The Cairo Messenger, March 1918
Mr. J.P. Sellers Dies of Paralysis
Mr. J.P. Sellers, who resided near town was suddenly stricken with paralysis, Sunday afternoon, the 24th, from which he never regained consciousness, during his illness. He finally succumbed from this dreadful malady Thursday morning, the 28th at an early hour. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. P.W. Sellers and Mrs. Albert McCrory of this place and Mrs. Oland Parramore of Coolidge, four sons, R.L. and O.D. Sellers, of Whigham, W.F. Sellers of Edison, and Jesse M. Sellers of Cairo. The deceased had just passed the 66th mile post of his earthly pilgrimage. He was apparently in the very best of health up to the time the attack came upon him. His promises of a ripe old age were exceptionally good. He was highly respected and held a warm place in the hearts of all who knew and came in contact with him. He was numbered among the most substantial citizens of the community, and held positions of responsibility and trust. He was a member of the school board of trustees for a number of years, rendering invaluable service in that capacity, for which the community will ever be indebted to him. His home life was a beautiful personification of Christian character and living, and a loyal member of the Magnolia Baptist church, ever responsive to it's needs and demands at all times, in any capacity. He was kind and gentle in his disposition. He never forgot to practice that grand lesson he learned in his youthful years to apply the golden rule in dealing with his fellowman.Funeral services were conducted at the church of his membership by Rev. J.P. Swann, the pastor, and N.G. Christopher.He was laid to rest in the Magnolia Cemetery amid a large concourse of friends and relatives.
*Submitted by Bill
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