Taylor County Obits
August 1894

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 7, 1894
Page Three
The many friends of Mr. F.M. Moulton will be pained to learn of the death of his son, Eddie, which sad event occurred at his father’s residence near Garden Valley, Friday night the 3rd inst.  He was a bright and promising young man and we learn was 21 years of age the day of his death.  His remains were interred in the cemetery at Prosperity church Sunday morning.  The parents have the sympathy of many friends in this community.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 7, 1894
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga., Aug. 6, 1894
By L.A.B.
Eddie Moulton, son of F.M. Moulton died Saturday and was buried near his old home on Cedar Creek Sunday

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 7, 1894
Page Three
A Sad Death
Our community was made to feel unusually sad on Wednesday morning Aug. 1st, at the announcement of the death of Mrs. Sarah J. Montfort, wife and companion of Mr. Richard Montfort, which sad event occurred at her home in Butler at eleven o’clock.  Mrs. Montfort had been in feeble health for the past twelve months, but declined more rapidly for the past three weeks, and when called by the angels to a brigher, more peaceful and happier world that this they found her ready – only waiting for the summons of her Master to come up higher. Her death was peaceful and happy and though sad was no surprise to her family and friends.  She was perfectly rational almost to the moment of her death and appeared as though the grave had won no victory.  Mrs. Montfort  was in the 61st year of her age, joined the Methodist church early in life and lived a devoted member of the same.  As a wife, a mother, a neighbor and a friend she could not have been excelled and in her death our community and those whom she loved most dearly have suffered an irreparable loss.  She was married to Mr. R. Montfort in March 1841; to them were born ten children, three of whom have preceded her to a home beyond the skies; seven of still survive, whom we trust will emulate the virtues of a devoted mother.  The funeral exercises were conducted at her late residence on Thursday by Rev. M.A. Phillips assisted by Rev. J.T. Adams and her peaceful form laid to rest in the cemetery near the Baptist church.  To the bereaved loved ones the sympathy of the entire community is extended.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 7, 1894
Page Three
Mrs. Morris Grimes, living a few miles north of Butler, died at her home on Sunday morning last after a short illness.  Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Union on Monday.  She was about 60 years of age, a kind
companion, a loving mother and a Christian lady.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 7, 1894
Page Three
Mary Lizzie, the lovely little daughter of Mr. P.E. McDaniel, living near Reynolds, died Sunday evening last after a short illness.  She was about 13 years of age and an unusually bright and affectionate little girl.  Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel have many friends who sympathize with them in their loss.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 7, 1894
Page Three
Little Mamie Ruth, the infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. James M. Boland, died  at Gordon, Ga., on Friday the 3rd inst., after an illness of only a few hours from the effects of brain fever.  It was about two years of age, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Boland, and a sweet and affectionate little babe.  Its remains were brought to Butler on Saturday and interred in the cemetery on Saturday near the Baptist church.  To the bereaved parents and grandparents who are so sadly bereaved on account of the loss of their loved one, we offer our sympathy, but He who tempered the waves know what is best for His children and there is a tie in Heaven that binds us closer to His love.

The Marion County Patriot, No. 32
August 10, 1894
Page Three
Death of Mrs. Montfort
Mrs. R. Montfort, of Butler, died Wednesday of last week after a long illness.  Mrs. Montfort was a life long member of the Methodist church and lived a consistent Christian.  She was the mother of Mr. F.B. Montfort of Buena Vista, and the Patriot sympathizes deeply with him in his great loss – the loss of a good mother.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 14, 1894
Page Three
Died
Mrs. Sarah Ann Price, a most excellent lady died at the residence of Mrs. Nancy Worsham, in the southern portion of this county on Thursday the 9th inst.  She was about 56 years of age and had been almost an invalid for about 8 years.  Her death therefore though sad was no surprise to her relatives and friends.  Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Bethel church on Friday.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 21, 1894
Page Three
The remains of the infant babe of Mrs. W.T. Sutphen nee Miss Minnie Bateman, of Macon were brought to Butler last Friday and buried in the cemetery near the Baptist church.

The Marion County Patriot, No. 35
August 31, 1894
Page Three
Death of an Infant
The three months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Hart of Dawson, died at Butler Wednesday where Mrs. Hart is visiting relatives.  The remains were buried at the Baptist cemetery yesterday afternoon.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, September 4, 1894
Page Three
Death of Mr. Ed Hartley
Our entire community will be pained to learn of the death of Mr. Ed F. Hartley which sad event took place unexpectedly at Cochran on Thursday night Aug. 30th.  Mr. Hartley was reared in Butler but had made Fort Valley his home for the past few years.  He was a kind, genial gentleman and made friends wherever he went.  He was married a few years ago to Miss Nina Sanford, daughter of Hon. B.W. Sanford and besides an affectionate wife leaves two children and friends and relatives to mourn their loss.  His remains were interred at Fort Valley on Saturday.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, September 4, 1894
Page Three
A little babe of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Hart died at the residence of Mr. J.W. McCrary last Wednesday and its remains were carried to Buena Vista for burial. 

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