Taylor County Obits
February 1896

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 11, 1896
Page Three
Death Roll
C.A.J. Pope
The whole county of Taylor has been called upon to mourn the death of Mr. C.A.J. Pope, better known as “Uncle Jack Pope,” which sad event occurred peacefully at his home in Butler, surrounded by his family and a few friends at 3 o’clock a.m., on Saturday last.  He had been in feeble health for several months from complicated troubles; his death therefore though sad was no surprise to his family and friends.  He realized also that the end of the journey of life was near at hand and seemed to be ready and fully prepared for the change.  Mr. Pope was in the 59th year of his age, and had been a citizen of the county the greater portion of his life.  For 22 years Mr. Pope served as Sheriff of the county and by his many acts of kindness made friends with all.  He leaves a devoted wife, one son, two sisters and many friends and relatives to mourn their loss.  His remains were interred in the cemetery in Butler Sunday morning with Masonic honors surrounded by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives.  Mr. Pope leaves his family in comfortable circumstances, besides he was insured for two thousand dollars in the Knights of Honor.  Thus ends the life of one of the best and most useful citizens of our county.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 11, 1896
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga.
By J.T.A.
Our town and community was very much surprised last Saturday morning at the intelligence of the death of Mr. C.A.J. Pope.  There was no man in the county better known than he or who had more friends.  For 22 years he held the office of sheriff of the county and for a number of years a member of the Methodist church and a “Free and Accepted Mason” to whom a brother on misfortune’s square or a widow with disheveled hair, or hopeless orphan on charities cold wave never applied to in vain.  A neighbor whose accommodations were boundless.  But he is gone.  May the Grand Master of men and Masons comfort the bereaved family.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 11, 1896
Page Three
Death Roll
Wactor
Miss Mary Wactor, who for many years was a matron in the family of Mr. J.W. Lipsey, died at the home of Mr. J.F. Spillers, near Fickling’s Mill on Saturday the first day of February from the effects of pneumonia.  She was about 60 years of age.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 11, 1896
Page Three
Death Roll
Royal
Mr. James Royal, living near Daviston died on Thursday last aged about 69 years.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 11, 1896
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga.
By J.T.A.
Died at his home near Marshallville last Friday Mr. John L. Bryan, a brother to Col. F.M. Bryan, and was buried at the old homestead Saturday afternoon. He lived to the ripe old age of 75 and was a good citizen.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 18, 1896
Page Three
The Death Roll
Riley
Before the last issue of the Herald reached many of its readers, the pure spirit of Master Hugh, the affectionate son of Mr. M.L. Riley, took its flight to a Heavenly Home.  That “death loves a shining mark” could not have been more truly verified than in this instance, but He who gave hath taken away. On Tuesday evening at 3 o’clock little Hugh peacefully breathed his last and his soul returned to Him who gave it life.  On the fifth of January last he was 12 years of age and from the time he learned to read, the Bible was his daily guide and tried in everyway possible to live in the full discharge of his Christian duty.  A few months ago Hugh gave his heart to the Lord and united with the Methodist church.  Since that time he has been His child.  In school he was loved by all his playmates and in Sabbath school was punctual with his presence and his lessons and will be sadly missed by all.  His whole life was a model of perfection and it is to be hoped that his example will lead others to Christ.  His remains were interred in the cemetery in Butler on Wednesday evening, the services being conducted by his pastor, Bro. Funderburk.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 26, 1896
Page Three
Howard, Ga. Feb. 22nd, 1896
By Ward
We regretted very much to learn of the sad death of Mrs. Bertie Grace; she was a sister of Mrs. Joe Brown and Miss Gussie Lloyd and we extend to them our sympathy in their sad bereavement.  It was such a shock to them, Mrs. Grace had been in ill health for some time but since her visit up here, it was thought she was improving up to the time of her death.  It seems she was feeling very well in the morning and had been preparing a nice dinner for her absent husband who was expected home that day.  She went to her room and was taken suddenly ill, and died about ten o’clock that night.  Mrs. Grace was a devoted member of the Methodist church, and a devoted wife and mother.  She has gone where there is no more pain and death and we trust she is at rest.
How we miss our darling sister,
As she has gone on before,
We will never see her never.
Till we meet on that bright shore,
Where forever and forever,
We will meet to part no more.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, March 3, 1896
Page Three
A Good Woman Gone Home
When a good man or woman dies, there is a general sense of bereavement. This was illustrated in the death of Mrs. Albert Grace, nee Lloyd, which occurred at her home in Rochelle, Fla., on the 15th day of Feb. 1896.  A lady witnessing the deep sorrow among all classes, remarked that she was reminded of the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Brooks, over whose death London mourned as over that of no kind or potentate that ever passed from that great city.  Everyone who knew Mrs. Grace was her friend and all alike mourn her loss.  Seldom has the little village of Rochelle witnessed such a concourse of people as that which followed her bier.  Many colored people whom she had befriended and helped in time of need, came and looked with sadness upon the face of her who had been their friend.  So long as she was able to leave her home she never failed to visit and minister to the sick and suffering. Between herself and her two oldest daughters, just budding into womanhood seemed to exist a sympathy more close and tender than usually exists even between mother and daughters.  Not every mother is blessed with such daughters, for the reason, perhaps, not all daughters are blessed with such a mother.  No sacrifice was too great for her to make that her children might be in school and enjoy all the advantages which their circumstances could afford; and her daughters were always ready to forego any trip anticipated in consideration of “Mamma’s comfort.”  To these dear girls, deprived of a mother’s sympathy and counsel at an age when they are so much needed, the sympathy fo the
entire community goes out in an especial manner. All the beautiful and lovely traits that shone out in the character of Mrs. Grace and made her so beloved had their roots in a strong Christian faith and were nourished by a rich spiritual experience.  She was converted in her 14th year, united with the M.E. Church South, and lived a consistent Christian life till the end.  In June 1892, under the preaching of Rev. R.O. Smith, she came into the experience of sanctification.  Soon after this her heart failed and she became a great sufferer from heart trouble complicated with other diseases.  Almost two years later the writer asked her if the blessing received in ’92 had lasted – if there had been a permanent change in her experience since that time.  She replied that here had, and it had so much helped her to bear her sufferings.  She never recovered her health and at intervals suffered intensely, but she always bore it with patient resignation.  She frequently spoke of the probable nearness of death and always expressed a faith in Christ and willingness to depart and be with Him. Though devoted to her husband and children, and feeling a most intense interest in their welfare and training, her faith in God saved her from distress or harassing anxiety in the prospect of leaving them.  Much of the day preceding her death was spent in loving preparation for the coming of her husband, whose business had detained him from home for some time.  A few hours after his return she was attacked with violent paroxysms of pain in her heart, and after three hours of intense suffering which the most assiduous efforts of her physician but partially relieved, her pure spirit suddenly took its flight, leaving her loved ones sadly stricken, but “sorrowing not as those who have no hope,” for they know she has gone to be forever with the Lord. Mrs. Grace was reared near Butler.  She was about thirty-eight years of age and the mother of six children.
A Friend

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 26, 1896
Page Three
The Death Roll
Our community was shocked on Wednesday last at the sad intelligence of the sudden and unexpected death of Mr. C.B. Colbert, which sad event occurred in Macon about 11 o’clock on Wednesday morning.  Mr. Colbert ate a hearty breakfast and as usual went to his place of business at the office of Messrs. Talbot & Sons, in whose employment he has been as traveling salesman for the past 8 years.  He took a seat as usual in his office and was immediately seized with a severe stroke of apoplexy.  Conveyance was procured and he was made as comfortable as possible, but while on his way to his home death relieved him of his sufferings.  His remains were brought to Butler and interred in the cemetery here on Thursday morning.  The remains were accompanied by his bereaved wife, his brother, Mr. A.J. Colbert, his sister, Miss Orrie Colbert and Mr. Surles, his associate in business.  Mr. Colbert, had he lived to the 8th day of May would have been 44 years of age.  He was a brother of Judge O.M. Colbert.  He was reared in Butler where he had many friends and was familiarly known by us as Bailey Colbert.  He was a gentleman of fine business qualities and as a friend and companion he knew no bounds – generous, kind-hearted and obliging to all.  He was the largest person ever placed in our cemetery, weighing about 400 pounds, but he has gone from among us and the chair he loved to fill will be vacant.  How sad it seems to us as one by one we lay our friends in the silent tomb, but we hope to meet where parting is no more.  Mr. Colbert left no children but we are glad to know that though he has gone he left his wife well provided for.

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