Transcribed by SLH), MARLOW, Mrs. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 03 Oct 1919. Latimer, Jim Johnson, Jr., Joel E. Johnson, Franklin Mr. Latimer was born in Orion, Pike County, Alabama Saturday morning, feeling somewhat stronger, he came to Geneva to visit his relative, J. W. Draughon, returning to Hartford about 12:30. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. (Geneva County Reaper,11 Jan 1924, P 6. Several of this community attended the funeral of Mrs. K. Z. Strickland Monday afternoon at Pondtown. (Geneva County Reaper, 25 May 1923, P 3. of the material and publication to any medium, electronic or non-electronic, Harold David "Dock" Barnes Sr. Harold David "Dock" Barnes, Sr. Harold David "Dock" Barnes, Sr. of Geneva passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. (Miss Betty Skipper obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 23 Mar 1923, P 4. since 1897, died Thursday night in a Dothan Hospital after a short illness. J. MOORE, Mrs. A.F. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. SMITH, JAMES A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, has claimed the lives of a Georgiana woman and a Brewton woman. Simmons of this county was killed by a pair of runaway mules on August, 13th. Transcribed by SLH), MARTIN, HETTIE Transcribed by SLH), HOMENEWS INDEX DEATH INDEX OBIT INDEX. There were in the neighborhood of three hundred automobiles in the procession, and for blocks leading to the cemetery the streets were blocked. Transcribed by SLH) Simply browse the Genevas obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. Little Alma Messer, child of Joe Messer died last week. Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information for your ancestors. They immediately held an inquest. Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 7Former Governor Emmet ONeal died here this morning at 5:45 oclock after several weeks illness. MARIE SMITH OBITUARY. Steward obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 23 Dec 1921, P 5. County. The younger children at home were Sidney, Malcolm; James and Alice. Elder H. A. Smith, of Slocomb, preached an able and impressive sermon upon the resurrection of the dead. -(Montgomery Advertiser, Jan. 22, 1929 ), ALLEN, G.W. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 836 million+ pages, Walter L Smith - Obituary - Geneva County Reaper (AL) 3-23-1950, Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. The deceased is survived by his wife and five children. Mrs. McGowin became uneasy and inquiry was made and it was found that he had not gone to Red Level, so searching parties were formed and all the roads leading out of Andalusia were searched in vain during the night. two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Louise Noblin of Century, Fla. And Nell Latimer, His remains were laid to rest at Pleasant Hill, up near Ozark, Dale county. [1] Its most recent circulation is estimated at about 2,000. R. M. Holmes, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Stembridge, an aged man living above Wicksburg, died last week. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 June 1923, P 2. and Mrs. A.E. We sure were sorry to learn that little Edward Andrews had departed this life. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1941-1966. Geneva Obituaries DothanTwo old and highly respected citizens of Dothan and Houston county, have passed into the great unknown this week. Miss Tessa, Will DeShazzo. Transcribed by SLH) SNUGGS The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Snuggs was buried at Wesley Chapel Sunday evening. Geneva County Reaper Hartford News-Herald. The many friends Transcribed by SLH) Allen, which occurred near here August 6th was one of the saddest this community has ever known. He left many relatives and friends to mourn his sad loss. Bartis Harper officiated at the funeral. Lee Mills, who was killed in South Florida by a falling tree, was buried at Mount Olive church Sunday afternoon. in the Geneva cemetery. Dothan Ala., March 17, J. R. McCarty, Houston County tax adjuster and former county treasurer, died suddenly at this home here Friday morning. SMITH, (Son) (Geneva County Reaper, 04 Aug 1922, P. 2. Uncle Mack leaves three sons, three daughters, twenty-eight grandchildren, about the same number of great grandchildren, numerous other relatives and hosts of friends to mourn his death. T. R. Hendrix officiating. (William A. Sauls obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 27 Apr 1923, P 3. J. Her father and mother preceded her to the eternal land. Get Directions. Transcribed by SLH), ARD, MILLIAGE The injured are the two daughters and one young son of Issac Smith. Joe Buchinsky. Harper New Brockton; hundreds of US newspapers Transcribed by SLH), MORGAN, MRS. ROBERT MIXON, NOAH Newspaper The South Alabamian. (334) 684-2280. Both families, the Greggs and Spears, are very much grief-stricken over the affair, as is also this entire section of county.Holmes County Advertiser. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Transcribed by SLH), MATHEWS, J.W. Transcribed by SLH). She was 76 years old. Rev. He is still unconscious from the accident and small hope is entertained for his recovery. be sadly missed by the whole county and most especially Geneva. Transcribed by SLH) "Uncle Rich" as he was familiarly called, was a Confederate Veteran and a charter member of the local Camp No 1660. The deceased is survived by a widow, two sons and four daughters; a father, M. L. Metcalf, of Hartford; six brothers and two sisters, as follows: M. P., W. M., J. R., C. L., W. L., M. H., Mrs. Chancey and Mrs. J. E. Cox. He was 82 years of age the day before his death. Transcribed by SLH) H. H. Haygood was in charge of the funeral service. The services were conducted by Rev. Whittle surrendered to the sheriff at Geneva, driving to the county seat immediately after the killing. (Geneva County Reaper, 25 May 1923, P 3. MESSER, Mrs. BABE (C. J. Those who viewed the remains of Mr. Slocomb at the scene of the tragedy state that three bullets pierced the breast of Mr. Slocomb, any one of which would have been fatal. C. J. Noah H. Mixon, the Samson attorney who last Wednesday drank ammonia through a mistake, succumbed to the effects of the poisonous drug Friday morning. "Buck" Austin, as he was familiarly known, at one time worked with his brother here in the barbershop, and has a host of warm friends in Geneva and throughout the county. The negro, Joe Shaw, was lodged in jail at Marianna. His parents are both Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Mabel Wright Gibson; daughter, Kathy Gibson Cotton; son, Jon Gibson; grandchildren, Kelsey Cotton & Mitch, Daniel Cotton and David Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Damian and Vincent. these pages is prohibited--Copyright is retained by the author/contributor (Hartford, Ala.) 1956-1959, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. The McDougald boy was killed at the home of his parents about three miles out from Samson on the plantation of R. L. Barrow. He had long been a sufferer from Bright's disease, and had but recently returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., wither he went for relief. health for the past year or more and for the past several months had practically Hazelene Landingham Fleming of Samson passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He never attached himself to any organization except the Confederate Army, yet he was a firm believer in the Primitive Baptist church and his presence will be sadly missed in the councils. The remains of Mrs. Warren Simmons, of Mississippi, were buried at Corner Creek church last week. past 3 days, It is stated that he was endeavoring to put a belt on a rapidly revolving pulley, when in some way his clothing got caught between the belt and the wheel and he was almost instantly crushed into eternity before the machinery could be brought to a standstill. He was elected to the legislature in 1914. J. F. Ford, made a very impressive talk, followed by Rev. He had been in Birmingham about seven months, going there from Atlanta. MAR 2006, orion32@netzero.net, Geneva County Reaper - Saturday, March 28, 1896 - Dr. Sidney F. Latimer, Masonic Resolutions -- Whereas, It has pleased the sovereign ruler of this Alexander departed this life last Thursday, and the remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Friday afternoon. He will A dispatch was received in Geneva Saturday afternoon, stating that Carl Sims, son of A. W. Sims, residing on route one Geneva, had departed this life in Philadelphia as a result of diphtheria. Winter, Misses Carolyn, Katherine, Mrs. J. W. Mathews departed this life Saturday morning. Walter L Smith - Obituary - Geneva County Reaper (AL) 3-23-1950 Transcribed by SLH), SELLARS, ARNOLD Transcribed by SLH), HOMENEWS INDEX DEATH INDEX OBIT INDEX. (Geneva, Ala.) 1887-1890s, Geneva: Mirror. is in violation of the law. (Geneva County Reaper, 24 Nov 1922, P 5. S. F. Commander, Secy. Mrs. Emma Moss, of near Slocomb, was buried at Christian Home last Thursday. browse over 240 million cemetery records. Transcribed by SLH), McKINNON, Mrs. JOHNNIE She had been sick for about a month and all that loving hands could do was done for her, but God thought best and took her to live with him in that shining city, where there is never any parting. Harper New Brockton; and Mrs. Jack Moats, of Florala. Transcribed by SLH), MALSH, MAY USGenWeb Alabama Archives, Geneva Carlton. The remains were laid to rest in the Christian Home cemetery Wednesday morning. He was well known throughout South-East Alabama and a revered citizen. Mr. Smith was 30 years of age. Genealogy (Elizabeth McLeod, Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 05 December 1919, p1. (The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Ala, Sept 24, 1924 - vm) Jr. of Geneva, ala. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Will D. Scott, a colored employee at the depot died of heart failure Friday morning, while attending to his duties in the freight warehouse. He had been sick only a few days with that fatal fever when death's messenger came. Died- At the residence of Capt. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Mar 1920, P 1. Transcribed by HEH). Transcribed by SLH). She leaves a husband and three step-children to mourn her departure, besides a little four weeks old baby girl. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 21 Nov 1919. Latimer and by Geneva Newspapers and Obituaries. Mr. Latimer died at the residence of his father-in-law, (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Apr 1920, P 2. Burial will follow at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of, Larry Scott Crosby, 59, passed away peacefully in the early afternoon on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home in Kinston. He attended Florala City Schools and graduated from Florala High School in, Mr. Rodney Harrison Gibson, age 93, of Opp, Alabama passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Flowers Hospital. Ewart McKinnon, youngest brother of our townsman, Luther McKinnon, died at DeFuniak Springs on Tuesday. She will be greatly missed. Dennis was an old-time subscriber to the Reaper and was always prompt in coming around when he saw the blue mark on his paper. For years Mr. Latimer had been associated in business with J.J. and Geneva county has lost another of the few remaining business men of the Mr. Johnston is survived by his daughter, Lyn Johnston Taken & husband, Don; son, Mark Johnston & wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Zackary Johnston & wife, Ashley, and Caleb Johnston & wife, Rebekah; and great-grandchildren, Olivia Johnston and Asher, Our dear mother, Ruby Gordon Wratchford, 89, of Andalusia, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2023. At his home church he seldom missed a meeting. Mr. Aycock was 77 years old and has lived in this community for a long time. McLEOD, ELIZABETH Mrs. McInnis was a woman of fine Christian character and the large concourse of sorrowing friends which followed the remains to the cemetery made manifest the high esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. HOME The funeral service was largely attended and were conducted at the Presbyterian Church by Mr. Erwin, a Presbyterian minister of DeFuniak, Fla. The remains were laid to rest in Poplar Head cemetery Saturday morning. Passed Away Saturday Morning - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Simmons died last Saturday morning at one o'clock. No further details are available at this time, story will update as details emerge. Mr. Armstrong was dragged some 15 feet and severely injured and died Tuesday morning at 8 oclock. At the time of his death he was serving in the U. S. Navy. therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother, the Masonic beneficiaries who died between the years 1850 and 2010 While she lay suffering agonies, she was forced to witness three large hogs devour her three-months-old child, which she laid on the ground while she worked. She had lived here since her marriage about a year ago and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. We wish to thank the people for their kind assistance during his illness and death. (Hugh S. Owen obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. Transcribed by SLH), SCOTT, WILL the Geneva cemetery. Andalusia, Jan. 12.Boney Adkison, 45, farmer, residing near Adellum school, three and a half miles from Andalusia, was instantly killed at noon today when a single coal car bore down upon him in the yards of the Central of Georgia Railroad at a siding just opposite the shops of the Andalusia Manufacturing Company. Transcribed by SLH) January 21, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. at echovita Mr. and Mrs. Martin have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad bereavement. Geneva Burial was in the Geneva other records. Faulk in Geneva. precious promise of a glorious resurrection in the cloudless sky of perpetual, Funeral services were held at the home and interment was in Transcribed by SLH) Shafer. He was entirely well on retiring, and a member of his family in the same room with him did not discover any indication of illness during the night, but when it was attempted to awake him he was already cold. J. F. Register, assisted by Revs. Mr. Murphy was born on February 19, 1952, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late James Stanley Murphy, Jr., and Dorothy Mutter Murphy. Geneva County Reaper - Friday morning, November 2, 1928 - J.J. Johnson. at the age of 53. Gilead cemetery for interment. In the death of we extend to them the hand of fraternal friendship, we commend to them the (Geneva County Reaper, 06 Nov 1914, p6. The whole Katherine Hepperle moved to Geneva with her husband Eric and four cats from Portland, Oregon in August 2017. loss. He surrendered with General Lee at Appomattox. Transcribed by SLH) OWENS The infant baby of John Owens was buried at Pond Town Sunday afternoon. Samson, Ala. Jan. 21 - Special - R. R. Alford, 86, died at the home of his son, "Bink" Alford, six miles east of here Saturday night. (Jesse Aycock obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 5. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased. Obituary Information. MIMS, MARGARET She was laid to rest at Christian Home Monday. SamsonDan Maloy, who lived about four miles north of Samson, died at his home Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Transcribed by SLH)*Transcriber note -McGowin is spelled differently in the article, left as appeared. Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. Alabama Tombstone Project search cemetery transcriptions for ~:~:~:~:~:~:~, Geneva County Reaper - February 6, 1925 - Mrs. Alice Latimer Johnson. Transcribed by SLH), McDONALD, ROY She was the talented and much admired daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Scott was the first child born to Larry Crosby and Joyce Davis Hinson (formerly Crosby) on November 13, 1963, in Florala, Alabama. Transcribed by SLH), McGOWAN, JUDGE She was 89 years old. Geneva A telegram from Geneva, Ala. says that Mrs. E. Oden, wife of a farmer who lives in the western part of this county, was burning some trash, when a spark ignited her skirt, and burned her so she died. He left many children and grandchildren, also a wife and many friends to mourn his death. Transcribed by SLH), MANNING, S.J. Geneva County Reaper - October 8, 1964 - Tessa Latimer. So gentle, so kind, so true in all relations of life, his absence will be sadly felt and his kind old face will not soon be forgotten. to take up his chosen profession -- that of physician. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Geneva. been confined to his home. Southern Sun Digital Media All Rights Reserved. He leaves a wife and four children and a host of relative and friends to mourn his departure. To the bereaved parents and family, we extend our sympathies. Latimer, Sr. and Mrs. A.J. Gilead cemetery for interment Thursday afternoon, where the last sad rites were conducted by Elder G. A. Collins. There was a beautiful decoration of flowers. was contemplating a completion of his studies, after which it was intention He was preceded in, Dennis Edward Murphy passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida on February 16, 2023 at the age of 70. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 28 Nov 1919. Walter Stanley, colored, met with a fatal accident at the plant of the Geneva Mill Company last Thursday, which resulted in his sudden death. McLENDON, DENNIS A fairly recent phenomenon is the archiving of these Geneva County obituaries, first through microfilm, and then . Date: 1887; Newspaper The Geneva mirror. She was sadly missed last Sunday. Uncle Mack will be missed at many firesides where he was one of the best of entertainers. Devotedly, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Burial was at Center church in Henry county Friday. these pages do so in recognition of its free, non-commercial distribution, Alabama Tombstone Project, U.S. Social Security Death Index 1935-2014, Department of Veterans Affairs Death All that could be done was done by the faithful doctor, but despite this he grew worse and decided to go to the infirmary, where it was soon seen that his case was hopeless. About 2:30 he was seized with a sinking spell, and in a short time passed beyond. Milliage, the 9-year-old invalid son of Reuben Ard, died Sunday, the 30th of December. Find all the information for Geneva County Reaper on MerchantCircle. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Geneva obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. ODEN, MRS. E. Medical aid was at once summoned, but nothing could be done to relieve the sufferer. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 May 1920, P 6. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 2. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 28 Nov 1919, p4. Mr. McGowin left his office on Thursday morning, ostensibly to go to the lumber mill which he was operating near Red Level, with the understanding that he would return about 4 p.m. He was in the barn of a neighbor when the lightning struck the barn, killing him and two mules instantly. (Geneva County Reaper, 22 June 1923, P 5. Monroe Smith, of Geneva, departed this life Sunday evening and was laid to rest in the Geneva cemetery Monday afternoon. SMITH, WHIT after weeks of severe illness, leaving a devoted wife and bate to mourn the Transcribed by SLH), McGOWAN, WILLIE The death angel visited the home of J. J. Hughes on last Friday night and took away Miss Margaret Mims. 21 were here. He was actually dead. The remains were interred in the Geneva cemetery Friday afternoon. and are responsible forassuring that no copyright is violated by Jimmy Loyd Caraway. By his death we are taught the uncertainty of life and that the good must die, The child was just a month old and had been sick only a short while. Latimer, The remains were taken to Goodwater cemetery for interment Tuesday evening where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geneva, Alabama 36340. Genealogy Trails The burial took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sellars and the remains were interred in the family burial ground, 6 miles north of Geneva, last Sunday, at 9 a.m.(Geneva Journal, 24 Aug 1899, p3. NOTE: Additional records that apply to Geneva County are also on the Alabama Newspapers and Obituaries page. Funeral services Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock at Geneva He was taken to Camp Chase, Ohio, where he again volunteered for service on the Texas frontier, with E. Kirly Smiths Confederate Army. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. A Dothan paper says: G. B. McElvane died at a local infirmary last week from an affection of the head. South Alabamian 1886-1887 Newspapers.com. LDSGenealogy.com is privately owned and is not an official site of FamilySearch International or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Mrs. Bertha Leigh Latimer, age 86 of 307 Academy Street, a resident of Geneva The remains were brought to Mt. A verdict was reached, holding the killing to have been done accidentally by Howard Greggs. He has, He had suffered for many months. He was twice wounded. Transcribed by SLH), MATHEWS, REX cemeteries, death records Geneva County, AL Obituaries and Funeral Home Records, Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home Obituaries, Geneva Resolved Rev. Transcribed by SLH) Mr. McLaughlin is one of Geneva Countys earliest settlers, he having come here from North Carolina about 1882. That the A. Cullifer. He was 44 years old and is survived by a wife, Eula Maloy, and five children. However, before he reached his destination Smith surrendered his forces to the Federals. Pittman Funeral Home Obituaries in Geneva - AL F. M. Newman, Andalusia drayman, who was on the Florala road Thursday, saw a car about 300 or 400 yards off the road near Acree school house. comfort, strength and consolation in this their sad bereavement, and while USGenWeb Alabama Archives search online of all of whom is extended to the wife, child, brothers and sisters of a man (Samson, Ala.) 1951-1952, Slocomb: Herald-Observer. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1930-1938, Slocomb: Tri-State News. Geneva County Reaper - August 5, 1965 - Bertha Leigh Latimer. Uncle Bill Spears, of near Marl, fell dead last Monday morning. Miles, Mrs. J.P. Carter, Mrs. W. K. Kenan, committee. He suffered a stroke of paralysis at Battle Creek, Mich., where he was undergoing treatment, six weeks ago. universe to remove from our midst our much esteemed and beloved brother, Dr. Even more tragic than the fatality in its human appeal was the heart-rending scene when members of the mans family, composed of his widow and four children, three of them quite small, sent up their pitiful cries as they gazed upon the face and mangled body of the devoted husband and father. He was 80 years old. Geneva, AL Obituaries Transcribed by SLH), ALEXANDER, MATRILDA including obituaries, He is survived by a wife and three children, W. I. Aycock, Mrs. Janie Bullock, of Geneva, and Mrs. Ella Sellers of Coffee Springs. Fraternity has lost one of its truest and most faithful members, an explary Mrs. Kilcrease is survived by her daughters, Debbie Kilcrease Smith & husband, Lowell, and Jackie Kilcrease Mack; son, Eddie Kilcrease & wife, Lorrie; brother, Allen Nix & wife, Gail; grandchildren, Nikki Bowman Blasi,, Richard J Spurlin passed away on February 16, 2023, at the age of 86 after a long and well-lived life. Geneva (Geneva County Reaper, 14 July 1922, P 2. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 6. Arrests reports for Opp Police Department, Covington County Jail January 30-February 5. county sympathizes with the bereaved ones in their sadness. Resolved, That we humbly Transcribed by SLH), MAUND, WILL Transcribed by SLH). (Mrs. Reuben Mims obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 21 Dec 1923, P. 2. He leaves eight children, besides grandchildren and great grandchildren, to mourn his death. counselor and the church of Christ a faithful worker. native of Evergreen. The youngest of four children and the only boy, he grew up in the small town of Opp, Alabama. past 6 months at legacy.com He was extensively engaged in turpentine and real estate activities. He was approximately 51 years of age at his death. Geneva Obituaries Recent, J. M. Smith died last Monday evening after about a months illness. Death and marriage notices may appear earlier. METCALF, M.P. (Geneva, Ala.) 1886-1880s, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. GENEVA, ALA., June 13 Will Simmons, a prominent farmer living near here, was killed by lightning late yesterday afternoon during a heavy thunder storm. SPEARS, BILL Transcribed by SLH) Messrs. Sidney, Wade and Albert Latimer and Mrs. Johnson are the surviving Darling Lodge N. 196, F. & AM., will hold Masonic funeral of Daniel B. Transcribed by SLH) ALEXANDER, (Infant) Geneva Transcribed by Heather Holley), ANDERSON Burial will follow at Lowery Church of Christ Cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of, Reuben Howard McDuffie of Samson passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Interment was made in the Christian Home cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Monday afternoon about 4 oclock the 18-year-old daughter of W. Y. Martin was struck by lightning and instantly killed while picking cotton on her fathers farm near Gilleys mill, northwest of Hartford. He was 24 years old. W. C. McLaughlin, of Florala, departed this life Tuesday, aged about 77 years. Interment was in Talbert cemetery. He was terribly mangled and died instantly. When the Spanish-American War and also the great European War came on he was ready to serve in any way in the cause of the Stars and Stripes. These young people were very popular here, where they have lived since their marriage, some six years ago. SMITH, Wm Mrs. Reuben Mims died Tuesday morning after several weeks illness. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Feb 1923, P 4. Steward, one of our leading citizens, died Saturday afternoon after a short illness. After they had engaged in friendly conversation for a few minutes, he pointed the gun at Spears and jokingly said, Well, I could sure get a good bead on you. Spears laughed, and as Howard lowered the gun it fired, his finger evidently pressing the trigger. (Geneva, The Geneva Journal, 28 Dec 1899, p3. Transcribed by SLH) Burial will follow at Meadowlawn Memorial Park with Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva, directing. News reached here Saturday morning that Mrs. George Strickland, a well-known lady of this place, died at her home near Bonifay Friday night. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 31 Oct 1919. Transcribed by Heather Holley) Transcribed by SLH). Tommy Bennett McKinnon. Transcribed by SLH) of She was the daughter of Mrs. Sarah E. Collins, of Hartford, was 26 years old and is survived by her husband, Jake Alexander, and four small children, one but three days old. Mr. Adkison is survived by his widow, one married daughter, three sons and one brother, Ed Adkison. all of Geneva. The family has our greatest sympathy. Transcribed by SLH) MILES, DANIEL County, AL obituaries, deaths, cemetery and Transcribed by SLH), Deaths in Geneva County during the month of April, 1922: Lucy Watson, Mary Watson, John Quincy Phillips, Bonnie Lee Belin, William James Bottoms, infant of Wiley McCoy, Mary Harris Mrs. Cora Stevens, Monroe Caraway, William J. He served as governor from 1911 to 1915 and held other high offices in the state. He partially recovered and was removed to his home here. It is stated that he was in the set of dynamiting the vat when he met his death, some person who was lying in wait shooting him. (Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Az., March 11, 1896), OGLETREE, ED Newspaper Obituaries in Geneva, Alabama. Transcribed by SLH) May the Heavenly Father's blessings rest upon one and all. Andalusia, Ala., Jan. 20.Citizens of Andalusia and Covington county were shocked Friday morning to hear the news that A. P. McGowin, prominent lumber man and widely known citizen, was found dead in his car near Acree school building with a Winchester rifle near the body. February 8, 2023. Geneva County by 5 daughters -- Mrs. Alice Leigh Winter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mrs. Carolyn Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. She was a County, Sidney F. Latimer, who quietly passed away February 14, 1896 and, Whereas, John Owens, a man 65 years of age and a leading spirit in his community, about seven miles south of Samson, was found dead in bed Saturday morning when the family awoke. [3] The paper claims to be "Geneva County's oldest and largest paper since 1899."[4] Willie Bee McGowan, a little girl who lived with her grandmother, Mrs. John Kinsaul, died Thursday morning. (Geneva County Reaper, 25 May 1923, P 5. (Geneva, The Geneva Tribune, 23 Feb 1897, p1. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1938-1941, Slocomb: Slocomb Observer. Mrs. Daisy Murphy was called from this world by the death angel on last Wednesday night. Irene. Get Directions. The extent of the injury to the Smith children is not yet determined. He died last night at 7 oclock with a fractured skull without regaining consciousness. Geneva Earl, the only child of Rev. Geneva County obituaries, unlike death records, contain detailed information about the person's life - not just the name and date of death. Homer Bevel, also suffering a fractured skull, was brought to a Dothan hospital shortly after noon Monday. (Hartford, Ala.) 1914-1940s, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. 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