Taylor County Obits
April 1911

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 11, 1911
Page Three
Local Paragraphs
Relatives in this city of Mrs. Laura Pope were summoned Saturday to her bedside at the home of her sisters in Panhandle where she went a week ago for a short visit.  We regret to learn that Mrs. Pope is quite sick.  Indications favorable to her condition since Saturday were however, reported yesterday.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 25, 1911
Page Three
Mrs. Laura Pope
When the news of the death of Mrs. Laura Pope reached here on Friday morning it brought with it universal sorrow.  About three weeks ago she went for a visit to the home of her sisters in Panhandle district and while there suffered a relapse of fever which rested so heavily upon her some months ago.  Her strength was too weak for the renewed attack and while she had the very best care of physicians and loved ones she breathed her last about two o’clock on Thursday.  The remains were brought to Butler Friday.  A large cortege of sorrowing friends met the remains at the home of Mrs. Pope’s son in Butler and at whose home a beautiful funeral service was conducted by Rev. J.T. Adams assisted by Rev. Earl W. Anderson, interment being at the Baptist cemetery. Mrs. Pope was in the seventy-fourth year of her age.  She was the widow of Hon. C.A.J. Pope who for more than thirty years was Sheriff of Taylor County, and a brother of the present Sheriff, Mr. J.R. Beeland.  She leaves one son, a devoted daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, one brother, several sisters, many relatives and hundreds of friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Pope was an everyday Christian.  The beautiful influences of a pure religion were spread over a life and character as spotless and charming as was ever possessed by any of the noble women who have lived and died during the ages that are gone.  She was a member of the Methodist church and true to every obligation.  As such a life was a blessing and benediction to all within the sphere of its influences so is the death of such a one a public misfortune, as well as an irreparable loss to the home circle made desolate by her departure.  So this life has passed into the joy of her Lord, the memory of her life must prove a perpetual inspiration.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 25, 1911
Page Two
Death of Mr. Walter R. Kimble
With a heavy heart we would drop a tear to the memory of the subject of this sketch, who just entering upon a new life with promises as bright as the noonday sun, was snatched from the arms of a young and endearing wife now answers to the roll-call at the judgement bar of God. Walter Kimble, as he was best known to his friends, was married to Miss hand thus offered her, but no sooner had the marriage bell ceased ringing than it was quietly whispered that this young husband was desperately ill with typhoid fever.  Every attention was given him by his physician, Dr. Bryan, with the assistance of loved ones and friends but he grew worse instead of better, dysentery setting in.  The combined efforts of both diseases, baffled all human skill and aid, and on Saturday night last his spirit winged its flight to the glory world having bereft the bride of but a few days, a heartbroken father, three devoted sisters and one brother. Walter Kimble was in the 21st year of his age, was the son of Mr. H.W. Kimble of Potterville, and was at the time of his death making his home with that of his brother-in-law, Mr. Claud Rogers.  His death has brought the bitter cup of sorrow to the lips of friends and loved ones.  His was a heart of gold. He was a Christian, a member of the Methodist Church since a small boy, and one of the most beloved members of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Funeral service over the remains were conducted at the Potterville Church Sunday afternoon in a very impressive manner by Rev. J.T. Adams, the church being crowded with sorrowing friends.  At the grave the minister was assisted in the closing service by the Potterville Lodge P.O.S. of A. of which Mr. Kimble was a member.
Card of Thanks
Mr. H.W. Kimble and Mrs. Walter Kimble desire to express to their many friends and especially to Dr. Sid Bryan their heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses and faithful service shown them in the recent bereavement of loss of their son and husband.
Additional Comments:
Note – Walter R. Kimble is buried at the Mt. Olive Church Cemetery in Pottersville, Taylor County, Ga.  The information on his gravestone is listed below:
Kimble, Walter R.
1 Jun 1890 - 23 Apr 1911

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 25, 1911
Page Three
J. Whit McCrary, Buena Vista
We unlock our forms to chronicle the desperate illness of Mr. J.W. McCrary at his home at Buena Vista.  Relatives here have been summoned to his bedside.  From best information obtainable Mr. McCrary is rapidly sinking.  He was for many years the leading merchant and business promoter of Butler.  He is held in high esteem by hundreds of friends here.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 2, 1911
Page Three
Mr. Whit McCrary Passes Into The Great Beyond
Mr. J. Whit McCrary died on Wednesday morning, the 26th.  Mr. McCrary was born a mile north of Geneva, Ga., in Talbot County, on Jan. 19th 1853, and was at the time of his death, 58 years, 3 months and 25 days old.  In 1883, July 4th,  he was united in marriage to Miss Kate Stokes.Mr. McCrary was in business in Butler, Ga. for a number of years, coming from Butler to Buena Vista about 15 years ago; since which time he has been one of Buena Vista’s most prominent merchants and businessmen.  He accumulated some wealth and his estate embraces some of the finest farms and lands in Marion and adjoining counties, as well as some of the most valuable business properties in Buena Vista. Mr. McCrary united with the Baptist church when Ernest Willie Upshaw protracted a meeting here for the pastor, Rev. Taylor several years ago, and has been one of their most prominent and faithful workers since. The funeral service was conducted in the Baptist church by Rev. L.T. Reed Thursday morning at 10 o’clock and he was laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery. As a successful businessman, Mr. McCrary was very prominent and will be greatly missed. The sympathy of everyone is extended to the bereaved wife and relatives. Buena Vista Patriot.
**Note - J. Whit McCrary is buried at the Baptist cemetery in Buena Vista, Ga.  The information on his gravestone is listed below:
McCrary, J.W.
1/19/1853 - 4/26/1911

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 18, 1911
Page Two
Died
At her home near Reynolds, Miss Emmaline Windham passed unto rest Tuesday night about 8 o’clock April 11 after a long but patient illness.  Miss Windham had been in feeble health for several years.  While her death did not come as a surprise it is indeed sad and grievous to her many friends and relatives. Besides other relatives she leaves two nieces who were left to her care in early childhood.  The remains were tenderly laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery Thursday morning about eleven o’clock.  The burial services were conducted by Brother Dell of Reynolds.
Card of Thanks
Dear Editor,
Through the column of the Herald we wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their loving kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear aunt Emaline Windham.  Such deeds of kindness will ever be remembered by us. May God’s richest blessings rest upon each and everyone of them.
Jincy and Mattie Goodwin

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 18, 1911
Page Three
Local Paragraphs
The Macon Telegraph published Sunday the following item as reported by its Talbotton correspondent, which will be read with interest.  The information contained therein will be news to many perhaps: “Perhaps it is little known that graves near Antioch Baptist Church in Taylor County.”

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 18, 1911
Page Two
Southland Items
Mr. Doc Oliver whom we spoke of being dangerously sick, died Monday night.  We extend sympathy to the bereaved.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 11, 1911
Page Three
Death Of A Little Child
Mr. and Mrs. J. Tom Childers have the sympathy of their many friends in the death of their only child, James Edwin, age eight months.  The brightness of its eyes, the pink of its cheeks and its cooings all indicated that the child was of unusual health and sunny nature until overtaken by disease about three weeks ago while with its parents was visiting at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Giles in this city where Saturday night it breathed its last and its soul returned to God who gave it.  The remains were interred in the cemetery at Bethel Church Sunday morning midst a large gathering of sorrowing friends.  Rev. J.T. Adams performing the burial service.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 11, 1911
Page Two
Rupert Items
On Wednesday evening the death angel visited the home of Mrs. Eli Stewart and took therefrom her husband.  Mr. Stewart was very much liked by all as he while.  He leaves eleven children and a host of friends to mourn his death.

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