Taylor County Obits
January 1911

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 14, 1911
Page Three
Mr. M.A. Woodward
The many friends of Mr. Malcolm Woodward will regret to learn of his death from pneumonia, which occurred at his home in Lometa, Texas, Jan. 6th, 1911. He was born and reared in Taylor County.  For the past twenty years he has lived in Texas.  He is survived by his wife and three children and a number of relatives in Georgia. A couple of sets of resolutions offered by the fraternal orders to which he belonged, show that Mr. Woodward was held in the highest esteem by the people among whom he lived.  These resolutions will be published later.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 21, 1911
Page Three
Resolutions of Respect
The gavel of the Grand Master of the Universe has again fallen, and our beloved brother, M.A. Woodward, answered the call from labor here, to refreshment in that Temple not made with hands, on January 6, 1911. Bro. Woodward was made a Mason in this Lodge May 6, 1893, and it can be truthfully said that no brother among us was more faithful to his Masonic duties, or more loved and respected than he. As a citizen, he was quiet and law-abiding; as a businessman he enjoyed the confidence and respect of all. No truer friend, or more kind and affectionate husband and father ever lived among us. Resolved 1st. That we extend to the widow and orphans of our deceased brother our earnest sympathy and condolence. 2d. That our hall be draped in mourning and that the brethren wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. 3d. That a copy of these resolutions be spread on a page of our minutes, set apart to the memory of our deceased brother.
J.W. Stephens
J.E. Babcock
S.J. Enochs

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 10, 1911
Page Three
Mr. Tom Payne Succumbs To Pneumonia
The news of the death of Mr. Tom Payne, of Southland, carries with it a great deal of sadness to the hearts of all of his friends throughout Taylor County.  Mr. Payne died at his home in the southern part of the county last Tuesday after a brief illness from pneumonia.  He was in Butler only a week before his death seemingly hail(?) and in his usual jovial, happy mood.  His was one of the everyone who knew him was his friend.  Before his illness that caused his death he was the specimen of manhood and not at all acquainted with sickness or disease.  Mr. Payne was a member of the Methodist church and a Woodman both of which he loved dearly.  Besides scores of other loved ones Mr. Payne leaves to mourn his death a devoted wife and two small children.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 10, 1911
Page Three
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Turner
Mrs. Elizabeth Turner nee Caldwell, died at the home of her son-in-law, the Hon. Arzander Shirah of Southland, Saturday morning January 7th at 10:30 o’clock in the 72nd year of her age.  Her remains were brought to Butler and the funeral service was held from the Methodist church by Rev. J.T. Adams.  The interment taking place in the Butler cemetery at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Turner was well known not only in Butler but throughout the county. And had by her sweet Christian and amiable disposition won and maintained the respect, confidence and love of those who knew her. She joined the Methodist church in early childhood and from the time she gave her heart to God, she evidenced by daily walk the saving power of the Son of God to keep and sustain His children. She was, an angel of mercy in the community in which she lived; visiting the sick, helping the oppressed, cheering the disconsolate and whispering words of comfort to sad hearted.  Her life was a bright beam of sunshine where ever she went and none could come in contact with her but who felt better and brighter by the association. She had only one child, Mrs. Arzanda Shirah, of Southland, and with whom she had made her home since the time of her daughter’s marriage. She leaves one own sister, Mrs. J.W. Rhodes of Butler, one half sister, Mrs. Lee Groves of Florida, and one brother, Mr. Eldridge Caldwell of Atlanta and quite a number of grandchildren, besides a host of strong loving friends to mourn their loss.

The Butler Herald
January 24, 1911
Page Three
Mrs. W.W. Coxwell
A very sad death and one that is deeply mourned by friends throughout Taylor County was that of Mrs. M.E. Coxwell, at the home of her husband, Mr. W.W. Coxwell, at Potterville last Thursday night. She had been in declining health for twelve months or more prior to her death much of which time she was confined to her bed and suffered greatly without a murmur.  She was never heard to complain, because she put her whole trust in God.  Innumberable were the lovely traits of character and never failed by her cheerful disposition to endear herself to all who made her acquaintance. She was for many years a consistent member of the Methodist church. Besides a grief-stricken husband Mrs. Coxwell is survived by one son, many relatives and friends. The remains of Mrs. Coxwell were interred in the cemetery at Bethel Church, south of Butler.  Touching and appropriate was the funeral service the same being conducted by Rev. J.T. Adams.

The Butler Herald, March 7, 1911
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 14, 1911
Page Three
Mrs. C.W. Scarbrough
Taylor County friends are mourning the death of Mrs. C.W. Scarbrough, whose death occurred some weeks ago at the home of her husband at Adams, Ga., the sad intelligence of which was received here only recently.  The immediate cause of Mrs. Scarbrough’s death was due to pneumonia. She was a true Christian woman, ---(paper torn) and reared in Taylor County.  **The rest of this article was torn off the newspaper and not copied.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, March 7, 1911
Page Two
In Memory of Mrs. Charlie Scarbrough
On January 11th 1911 the angels descended from Heaven and visited the home of Mr. C.W. Scarbrough and took from his dear family his devoted wife and mother of three little children.  None knew her but to love her; she was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand.  Mrs. Scarbrough joined the Baptist church in her girlhood and lived a sweet, Christian life.  Besides her relatives and friends that are left to mourn her death, she leaves a devoted husband and three small children – Roy, Clyde, and Lila, two boys and one girl – four brothers and two sisters and a devoted father – Mr. Cader Pierce of Western, Ga.  Her brothers and sisters are Miss Claudia Pierce of Dawson and Mrs. Andrew Willis of Chatchil, Ala., Mr. E.C. Pierce of this county and Mr. Emett and Byron Pierce, of Tenn., Mr. Cliff Pierce of Arkansas. May the Lord’s richest blessing rest upon them and we all hope that someday we will meet that sweet face in Heaven.
Written by her niece,
Odell Pierce
Additional Comments:
Note - Mrs. Scarbrough's father was Cader Pierce.  I have posted this obit because there are several cities in Georgia with the name of Adams and I don't know which county the Scarbrough family lived.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 24, 1911
Page Three
Hon. J.J. West Died Yesterday
Another confederate has joined the great majority.  One by one and in close succession they are being called from his place of action to a seat in the glory world.  After lingering for months from disabilities consequent to old age, Hon. J.J. West died yesterday about the noon hour.  Physicians, loved ones and friends had ministered unto him all in their reach to give, but he gradually grew worse until the end came. While the death of this well known and popular citizen was not unexpected, yet it was a great shock to all, and the town and county are deeply moved over their loss. Mr. West was 81 years old on the 28th day of December past and leaves a widow, three sons and one daughter of his immediate family.  His children are Messrs. A.C., R.S. and J.H. West, and Miss Marian West, while there are three grandchildren, Miss Dita May West, Mrs. Cloe Dorsey and Mr. Mulkey West. He is survived by four brothers and two sisters namely: Messrs. Edgar West, of Eufaula, Ira West and Pope West, of Milledgeville, Mr. Auston* West, of Texas and two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Fuller and Mrs. Ann Neel of Baldwin County. Mr. West was reared in Baldwin County.  In 1853 he came to our adjoining county, Schley, to live and on the 15th day of that year he was happily married to Miss M.E. Cleveland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Cleveland, of Schley County which union God has richly blest.  He came to Taylor County just after the close of the war. He enlisted in the army during the civil war at Atlanta and as a soldier it is said that he was gallant and performed many acts of heroism and came out with but a few wounds. During the years in which Mr. West affiliated with the Masonic fraternity he was a considered a bright mason and had a great love for the order. He moved to Butler from his country home seven miles south of Butler about  twenty-five years ago. He was elected and filled the office of County Treasurer for eight years when he resigned to give all his time to his farming interests.  He could always be depended upon to give his encouragement and aid to every move for the benefit of his town and county, both material and social. Mr. West, although religiously inclined from youth, never connected himself to any church until last summer at which time he sent for the Methodist minister and told him that he wanted to unite with his church which he did and gave every evidence of being right with God and ready to meet Him. Mr. West, besides measuring up as a Christian to that standard by which we judge men, was one of those beautiful types of Southern manhood – hospitable, kind and gentle as a woman, polished in manner and charitable in deeds. He was well educated and came from an old line of aristocratic parentage. The funeral service will be conducted this morning at 11 o’clock at his late residence, Rev. E.W. Anderson, his pastor, performing the service, which will be followed by the interment in the Baptist cemetery. *Note – the name of this brother is blurred and difficult to read.  It appeared to possibly be the name Auston, but this may be an error.
**Note - Mr. West is buried at the Butler City (Baptist) Cemetery.  His name appears on a listing for this cemetery on the Taylor County page.  The gravestone information is listed below:
West, James J.
28 Dec 1829-23 Jan 1911

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 31, 1911
Page Four
Local Paragraphs
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Gill of Charing, had the sad misfortune of losing, about ten days ago, their only child, Irene, a little girl three years of age, in an unusual way and such as to add extra suffering to their grief.  The child drank the contents of a bottle of bedbug exterminator, found while playing about the house, and died after tossing on its bed in agony for many days.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 31, 1911
Page Two
Reynolds, Ga., Jan. 30, 1911 –
The many friends and relatives of Mrs. Jack Kirksey were pained and saddened when they heard of her death, which occurred Thursday last.  Mrs. Kirksey was one of our oldest and most highly esteemed ladies.  She was a consistent member of the Methodist church and leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 31, 1911
Page Four
Mrs. A.J. Kirksey
The death of Mrs. Bettie Kirksey, widow of the late A.J. Kirksey, which occurred last Thursday afternoon at her home in Reynolds, was a shock to her many friends. She had been in ill health for some time but her condition had not alarmed her friends until only a few days before her death.  She was 64 years old and a consecrated Christian woman, a member of the Crowell Methodist Church since girlhood. Mrs. Kirksey was the mother of Mrs. L.O. Davis and Mrs. S.E. Brown of this city besides whom she leaves six other children of her own and three stepchildren. The remains of Mrs. Kirksey were interred at Crowell on Friday, appropriate services conducted by Rev. J.P. Dell.

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