Funeral services Harper New Brockton; and Mrs. Jack Moats, of Florala. We, the members of the Womans Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church of Obituaries were generally published in about 1890 or later, though in some areas they were printed previously. Noblin, Gene Thomley and Dr. R. E. Howell. he has since resided. (Hartford, Ala.) 1914-1940s, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. who was just entering on a life of usefulness. (Geneva County Reaper, 10 Mar 1922, P 5. The remains of Mrs. McLendon were brought to Dundee cemetery for interment last Sunday. Transcribed by SLH) . To the bereaved parents and family, we extend our sympathies. Transcribed by SLH) These young people were very popular here, where they have lived since their marriage, some six years ago. STRICKLAND, Mrs. GEORGE Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva County Reaper, 23 Dec 1921, P 1. Elbert Smith, officiating. The remains of Ms. Kate Smiths son, who was killed in France, were brought back to Pondtown and buried there on day last week. The injured are the two daughters and one young son of Issac Smith. Classifieds. Gilead cemetery for interment. Geneva County Reaper - September 6, 1900 - Benjamin A. Latimer. Newspaper Obituaries in Geneva, Alabama. 23, with Rev. SMITH, W.C. The Opp News. (Wilson Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 17 Aug 1923, P 6. Mr. J. R. Tindell has returned from Albany, Ga., where she has been in attendance at her sisters bedside, Mrs. Clyde McLendon, who was fatally burned a few days ago. familysearch.org 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. The remains were brought to Mt. It was later learned that Mr. Austin dropped dead in the store at Clayhatchie. Transcribed by SLH) She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. We wish to thank the people for their kind assistance during his illness and death. The body was brought to her home and the funeral was conducted from there on Wednesday. health for the past year or more and for the past several months had practically Mrs. Marie Alexander died at her home in Montgomery Sunday evening at 8:30 oclock after a brief illness. More items like this. The whole Mr. Stembridge, an aged man living above Wicksburg, died last week. Transcribed by SLH). Transcribed by SLH), MALSH, MAY (Geneva County Reaper, 06 Nov 1914, p6. Surviving her are her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Price Grice, and several sisters and brothers. SMITH, WILLIE Sellers, and was about 16 years of age. Eight years ago, he married the youngest daughter of comfort, strength and consolation in this their sad bereavement, and while SMITH, MONROE Transcribed by SLH). Transcribed by HEH), MARTIN, (Daughter) Indeed, it is doubtful if another person in West Florida has lived to so ripe an old age. 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. Funeral services were held Thursday morning in the Primitive Baptist church in Samson. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, and interment was made in the Geneva cemetery. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 May 1920, P 6. In view of this fact, and owing to insufficiency of evidence, the defendants were discharged. Geneva, AL Obituaries SPEARS, BILL The deceased is survived by his wife and five children. He was a color bearer and therefore ever in the thickest of the fighting. two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Louise Noblin of Century, Fla. And Nell Latimer, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased. at Ever Loved The remains were laid to rest at Leonia cemetery. Latimer and by those researching Irene. MIMS, MARGARET He was about 65, a local Methodist preacher and one of the countys most highly esteemed citizens. She was 87. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 May 1922, P 1. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Transcribed by Heather Holley), SELLERS, ERA Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Opp/Covington County Meetings. They immediately held an inquest. Statewide Public Notices. (Geneva County Reaper, 22 Feb 1924, P 4. She is survived January 30, 2023 (56 years old) View obituary. He told Chief Jernigan about the car and the gruesome find followed. J. Albert Speight and Frank Davis were arrested, charged with the murder. Auxiliary. 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. other records. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. At the time of his demise he was pastor of the Baptist church at Opp, but had been holding a revival at a church a few miles north of Enterprise, He was taken sick on Wednesday, necessitating the closing down of the meeting. Transcribed by SLH), McGOWAN, WILLIE He leaves eight children, besides grandchildren and great grandchildren, to mourn his death. Hartford, Ala, Sept 24 - Mrs. Robert Morgan, of Slocomb, was buried here Sunday morning. Public Meetings. The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith were called to the bedside of their son, Wilson, who has been down sick three weeks. SNUGGS Howard took his gun and went through the field hunting and, according to his own statement, he went by went by where Spears was at work. Little Alma Messer, child of Joe Messer died last week. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Transcribed by SLH), SIMMONS, (Infant) Samson, Ala., May 20--Two are dead and three injured as a result of a terrific electric storm which swept over this section about 6:30 this evening. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 03 Oct 1919. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Slocomb and the boy was buried at Midland City, the old family home. past 6 months at legacy.com It is said that Mr. Metcalf had been in poor health for several months but that his death was unexpected. Transcribed by SLH), MATHEWS, REX Albany, GA; Mrs. Karl Winter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Johnson, Cecil B. Johnson and K.C. Transcribed by SLH), SEGREST, JENNIE By Editor | February 8, 2023 | 0. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday . SPIKES, POLLY Geneva County, AL Miss Era Sellers died Saturday after a lingering illness of several months. Edward Gillespie Alford, 74, died at his home in Samson after a brief illness. services being conducted by Rev. He left a wife, father, and three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. only ended when ill health disqualified her for work of any kind. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1910s-1929, Slocomb: Slocomb Observer. Marlow, died Monday near Black. Bottoms, Billy Wilkins, infant of Roman Hall, Mary S. Cottle, James Paramore, Florence Slate, infant of S. B. Geohagan, Maggie Godwin, Izar Earnest Norris, Dan Kirkland. 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. Published by Holmes County Times Advertiser from Aug. 3 to Aug. 11, 2021. She leaves a husband, infant son, father and mother and numerous other relatives to mourn her untimely death. STEMBRIDGE, Mr. (F. M. Slocomb obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. 3. P.M. METCALF'S DEATH- Geneva county suffered a severe loss last Saturday afternoon when P. M. Metcalf, of Hartford, passed to his final reward. Tommy Bennett McKinnon. The remains were taken to Mt. 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. Southern Sun Digital Media All Rights Reserved. She was laid to rest in Pondtown cemetery on Saturday. He was fifteen years of age. On Wednesday evening at 6 oclock the spirit of J.J. Johnson passed Arrests reports for Opp Police Department, Covington County Jail January 30-February 5. He was a hardware salesman (Geneva County Reaper, 05 Oct 1923, P 1. (Geneva County Reaper, 06 Feb 1920, P 1. (Charley Stanley obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 20 Apr 1923, P 5. Faulk in Geneva. submission. Dennis had lived in Geneva a number of years and was well and favorably known by the business men of the town and was a friend of them all. 2744 W Magnolia Avenue Geneva, Alabama 36340. (Geneva County Reaper, 12 Mar 1920, P 1. Transcribed by SLH). (Noah H. Mixon obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 23 Mar 1923, P 1. Mr. J.E. (Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Az., March 11, 1896), OGLETREE, ED MIXON, NOAH (Geneva County Reaper, 25 May 1923, P 3. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Childs. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Jun 1922, P 2. Geneva, Alabama 36340. Several witnesses were examined, but only meager evidence was produced. The burial will take place at Florence, his former home. Transcribed by SLH) OWENS The infant baby of John Owens was buried at Pond Town Sunday afternoon. Austin received a telegram Tuesday night that his brother, Mr. M.F. Geneva (Jesse Aycock obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 5. of Geneva and by Mrs. Mary Sollie, Ozark; Hugh Johnson, Montgomery, Mrs. Ed (Hugh S. Owen obituary, Geneva County Reaper 06 July 1923, P 1. (Samson, Ala.) 1952-1958, Samson: Samson Ledger. (Geneva County Reaper, 08 Sept 1922, P 1. to take up his chosen profession -- that of physician. Burial was at Center church in Henry county Friday. including obituaries, Mr. Armstrong was dragged some 15 feet and severely injured and died Tuesday morning at 8 oclock. (Geneva, The Geneva Tribune, 23 Feb 1897, p1. 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. Transcribed by SLH), ALEXANDER, MATRILDA Angus Green, W.M. Transcribed by SLH). Transcribed by SLH) Mrs. John Summerlin, who had been an invalid for some time past, passed away Tuesday of last week, and was laid to rest in Poplar Head cemetery Wednesday afternoon. (Slocomb, Ala.) 1930-1938, Slocomb: Tri-State News. Walter Stanley, colored, met with a fatal accident at the plant of the Geneva Mill Company last Thursday, which resulted in his sudden death. 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. Find all the information for Geneva County Reaper on MerchantCircle. Miles, deceased, at Leonia cemetery on the third Sunday in April, 1920, at 11 oclock a.m. All Master Masons and sister lodges are cordially invited, and there will be all-day singing and dinner on the ground. DJ officiating. The burial took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Transcribed by SLH) On Sunday when services were held he went away rejoicing in the knowledge that the Lord saves and preserves his people in time and eternity. The deceased was 65 years of age at her death, and is survived by a husband, two daughters Mr. J. H. Mullins, of Daleville, Ala., and Mrs. T. P. Williamson, of Cerro Gordo, N. C.; three sons, B. W., of Geneva; W. H. of Montgomery, and A. D., of Minneapolis, Minn., and several brothers and sisters. Our prayer is that the wife, children and grandchildren may follow obediently the Chief Shepherd who has taken the son to Himself. Newspaper The Mirror. Transcribed by SLH), McCORMACK, NANCY He partially recovered and was removed to his home here. Transcribed by SLH) (Mrs. Dallas Metcalf obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 28 May 1920, P 1. Mrs. Atkins, who resided on Mr. Newells place, departed this life last Sunday afternoon and was laid to rest at Coffee Springs. She leaves a husband and two little children to mourn her loss. He had suffered for many months. Ewart McKinnon, youngest brother of our townsman, Luther McKinnon, died at DeFuniak Springs on Tuesday. He was 84. Harold David "Dock" Barnes Sr. Harold David "Dock" Barnes, Sr. Harold David "Dock" Barnes, Sr. of Geneva passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. will be held at the home at 4 oclock this (Thursday) afternoon and interment 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. MILES, DANIEL AL County, In the providence of our all-wise God our co-worker, Mrs. Alice Latimer Johnson, counselor and the church of Christ a faithful worker. Transcribed by SLH) Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 7Former Governor Emmet ONeal died here this morning at 5:45 oclock after several weeks illness. Be sure to search the newspapers in the town/city where your ancestor lived, as well as the surrounding area. Messrs. Sidney, Wade and Albert Latimer and Mrs. Johnson are the surviving The Opp News. (Geneva County Reaper, 19 May 1922, P 8. Geneva She leaves a husband and three step-children to mourn her departure, besides a little four weeks old baby girl. She was a mother of Mrs. Robert Haddon. All material contained on these pages is furnished for the free use of Geneva Newspapers and Obituaries. Transcribed by SLH) AUSLEY (Infant) The death angel called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ausley Friday morning and took their four-day-old baby home to heaven. Transcribed by SLH) The active pallbearers were S.F. Mrs. Marlow, mother of W.D. Get Directions. (Dr. W. W. Smith obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 13 Apr 1923, P 1. He is survived by four sons and one daughter, J. H., Ed, and Bink Alford, of Samson, T. M. Alford, of Mobile, and Mrs. Monroe Griggs of Euchee Valley, Fla besides numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. After returning home he began life anew and was devoted to his county and his home in the arts of peace. SMITH, J.M. She was 89 years old. Mahan, of the local Baptist church. SUMMERLIN, T. Bozie Bullock, third member of the party, was slightly hurt. Chicago, July 22May Malsh, 7 feet, 6 inches tall, and said to be the tallest woman in the world, died today at the municipal tuberculosis sanitarium. County, AL obituaries, deaths, cemetery and Aunt Polly Spikes passed to the great beyond last Wednesday night at 7 oclock and was laid to rest in the Hendrix graveyard Thursday afternoon. Will D. Scott, a colored employee at the depot died of heart failure Friday morning, while attending to his duties in the freight warehouse. SUMMERLIN, Mrs. JOHN Atkins obituary, Geneva County Reaper, 15 June 1923, P 5. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. and four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Till, New Brockton; Mrs. B.H. (Geneva, Ala.) 1890s-1890s, Geneva: South Alabamian. County. a student at the University of Alabama; a sister, Miss Tessa Latimer of Geneva. Transcribed by Heather Holley). The remains of Will Smith, who was killed in the World War in July of 1918, have been returned home and were buried in Pondtown cemetery last Friday. Geneva County Reaper Hartford News-Herald. Transcribed by SLH) Geneva County Reaper - November 15, 1929 - S.F. Allen, which occurred near here August 6th was one of the saddest this community has ever known. He has been living near here for a number of years, and was the pastor of the Baptist church, since he was quite young. He commanded the love and respect of all who knew him. Geneva Any commercial use, without the consent of the host/author She was sadly missed last Sunday. About noon, Monday, September 3, Mr. Benjamin A. Latimer departed this life Simmons of this county was killed by a pair of runaway mules on August, 13th. All persons contributing material for posting so sorely miss her presence in the home, and our prayers commend them to Him Date: 189? (Hartford, Ala.) 1900s-1914, Hartford: Hartford Times. and Geneva county has lost another of the few remaining business men of the It is believed that he stepped from behind a standing car, the coal car struck him without warning. MILLS, LEE (Geneva, Ala.) 1886-1880s, Hartford: Hartford News-Herald. Keith, Sr. Mr. Latimer was engaged in business with his father, Mr. Transcribed by SLH) Will DeShazzo. Transcribed by SLH), OWENS, JOHN 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. Last Wednesday night Whit Smith was shot and killed at a dipping vat in the southeastern part of the county. Manning, weakened by age and the sorrow over his wifes death, seemed to lose what strength that was left as the funeral hour approached. He was in the barn of a neighbor when the lightning struck the barn, killing him and two mules instantly. Pallbearers were Joel, Franklin and Cecil Johnson, Norvelle and Sidney Latimer, Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Samson with Rev. search results can include place and date of death, names of She was married to her first and only love, Charles Edward Wratchford, for 69 years. A number of witnesses were examined, and both of the defendants proved conclusively that at the time of the killing they were at some other point. The remains were laid to rest in the Christian Home cemetery Wednesday morning. MOSELEY, P.L. Geneva County, AL Obituaries and Funeral Home Records at Linkpendium J. H. White. They state that some of the bullets passed through the body and lodged in the seat-back of the buggy. Funeral services were held at Geneva Baptist Church Tuesday morning, September Geneva County Reaper 1914-1964 Newspapers.com. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 24 Oct 1919. The remains were interred Tuesday. He was known all over Southeast Alabama, and all those who knew him loved him, for he was looked upon as everybodys friend.(Geneva county Reaper, 16 Jan 1920, P 1. is in violation of the law. (Elizabeth McLeod, Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 05 December 1919, p1. Mrs. Spears and sons, Edd, W. D. and Demps and daughter, Mrs. Major Jones, were called to the burial of their husband and father, Bill Spears, at Red Level, Thursday. The Opp News 200 W. Covington Ave. Opp, AL 36467 (334) 493-3595 Moe Pujol, Publisher - moe@pujolprint.com Editor - editor@pujolprint.com Geneva County Reaper 506 S. Commerce St. Geneva, AL 36340 Transcribed by HEH) Geneva County Reaper Geneva, Ala. 191?-Current. at echovita Many of her relatives and friends regret her demise. Latimer, Several of this community attended the funeral of Mrs. K. Z. Strickland Monday afternoon at Pondtown. Transcribed by SLH) Walworth County weekly criminal complaints from Feb. 14-Feb. 20; Pilot thought instructor was 'just pretending to take a nap' during flight. According to the US Newspaper Directory, the following newspapers were printed in this county, so there may be paper or microfilm copies available. METCALF, M.P. McLENDON, DENNIS Transcribed by SLH), OWEN, HUGH Transcribed by SLH). But night came on and he had not returned. Bancroft and OBryant. He entered the Confederate service at Guinea Station, Virginia in Sept. 1862. Public Notices. we extend to them the hand of fraternal friendship, we commend to them the Roy McDonald, 20 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McDonald, of Ozark, was instantly killed Sunday at the plant of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings Co., in Birmingham by the explosion of gas in the annealing ovens of the plant. All three men are from Gordon. McELVANE, G.B. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. (Hartford, Ala.) 1959-1980, Samson: Geneva County News. Wade Armstrong, 70 years of age, and a resident of Graceville, was run over Saturday morning in crossing the road by a negro driver of an automobile. business. The Geneva County Reaper serves the population of Geneva County, Alabama. Transcribed by SLH) The death angel called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ausley Friday morning and took their four-day-old baby home to heaven. B. (Geneva County Reaper, 15 Sept 1922, P 3. Transcribed by SLH). Mr. Maloy was a well-known farmer in this section. their family origins. MORRIS, (Infant) Obituaries at funeral.com He was taken to Camp Chase, Ohio, where he again volunteered for service on the Texas frontier, with E. Kirly Smiths Confederate Army. Uncle Bill Spears, of near Marl, fell dead last Monday morning. Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Snuggs was buried at Wesley Chapel Sunday evening. Her father and mother preceded her to the eternal land. (334) 684-2280. Geneva County Reaper. When the order to "stack arms" came on that never to be forgotten day, "Uncle Rich" was the only member left of his gallant company, "K", Fifth Alabama Infantry. At the time of his death all of his 13 children were at this bedside. Mr. Smith had many friends and he will be greatly missed in this community. At Chickamauga Creek he was shot down and believed to be dead by his comrades, but a belt worn by him, apparently saved his life. He has, Ben Baxley, after which the remains were interred in New Hope cemetery. death of Mr. Latimer and deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in their A fairly recent phenomenon is the archiving of these Geneva County obituaries, first through microfilm, and then . He died January 20, and would soon have been five years old. January 21, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. these pages do so in recognition of its free, non-commercial distribution, native of Evergreen. 31 years ago; when 19 years of age he moved to Geneva with his parents, where (Hartford, Ala.) 1954-1956, Hartford: Hartford Times-Herald. At the time of his death he was one of the most prominent merchants in the county and the largest livestock buyer and shipper in this section of the state. The remains were brought to Mt. MOORE, Mrs. A.F. Transcribed by SLH), HOMENEWS INDEX DEATH INDEX OBIT INDEX. county sympathizes with the bereaved ones in their sadness. Transcribed by SLH) HOME Saturday morning, feeling somewhat stronger, he came to Geneva to visit his relative, J. W. Draughon, returning to Hartford about 12:30. He suffered a stroke of paralysis at Battle Creek, Mich., where he was undergoing treatment, six weeks ago. (Geneva County Citizen, 21 Aug 1895, p3. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Jan 1920, P 1. Miss Latimer is survived (Geneva County Reaper,18 Jan 1924, P 1. He was laid to rest at New Hope cemetery Tuesday. He was 44 years old and is survived by a wife, Eula Maloy, and five children. Mrs. Daisy Murphy was called from this world by the death angel on last Wednesday night. (Geneva County Reaper, 25 May 1923, P 5. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Samson First Baptist Church with Rev. at the age of 53. Latimer and one sister, Miss Tessa Latimer, . Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva, Ala.) 1910s-Current, Geneva: Geneva Journal. parents - at family search.org Rev. Transcribed by SLH), McKINNON, Mrs. JOHNNIE Returning to his home in the summer of 1865 no one knew him but his beloved wife. in whom she believed. old school. SMITH, (Son) She had been in bad health during her entire life of perhaps eight years. beneficiaries who died between the years 1850 and 2010 The bereaved mother and brother and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. "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. He is survived by his widow, one brother, S. J. McGowin, and one sister, Mrs. Aubrey Brown, both of whom reside in Andalusia. Alabama Tombstone Project search cemetery transcriptions for The remains were taken to New Brocton Thursday morning for interment. The remains were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in the Geneva cemetery, Rev. loss of a loving husband. Gilead cemetery for interment Monday, where the last sad rites were conducted by Rev. Geneva Mirror 1894-1894 Newspapers.com. away at his home on Academy street in Geneva. (Geneva County Reaper, 14 July 1922, P 2. Transcribed by SLH) January 31, 2023 (69 years old) View obituary. Friday, following a long illness at the Southeast Hospital in Dothan. (The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Ala, Sept 24, 1924 - vm) The bereaved children have the sympathy of the whole community. (Geneva County Reaper, 27 Jan 1922, P 6. McLENDON, Mrs. CLYDE The remains were interred in SIMMONS, WILL Mr. McKinnon is survived by his wife, Jenell King McKinnon; daughters, Kim Phillips & husband, Robert, Michelle Mock & husband, Bryan, Renee Ballard & husband, Jody and Lisa Arthur & husband, Rob; sons, Lamar McKinnon . Mr. Aycock was 77 years old and has lived in this community for a long time. Carlton. Evans conducted the sad rites. 10 to 15 homes and trailers were damaged on J.P. Jones Road near Oak Grove. the Geneva cemetery Monday afternoon at 2 oclock conducted by Rev. Transcribed by SLH) He leaves a wife and four children and a host of relative and friends to mourn his departure. During the past year she had been a student of the Kinsaul School and had made an admirable record, and she will be sadly missed by her classmates. SIMMONS, Mrs. (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 5. Mrs. McKinnon was buried in the cemetery here Sunday evening. (Geneva, Geneva County Reaper, 19 Sep 1919, p1. Sunday morning in a Dothan infirmary following an operation a few days previous past 30 days, and Norvelle; four daughters, Mrs. K.C. Geneva County obituaries, unlike death records, contain detailed information about the person's life - not just the name and date of death. of the family throughout this whole section doubtless regret to learn of the We were made sad when we heard of the death of Miss Hettie Mae Martin, as she was a member of our Sunday school at Wesley Chapel. J. F. Register, assisted by Revs. LATIMER FAMILY OBITUARIES Geneva, Alabama 1896-1965 compiled & contributed by Susan O'Keefe MAR 2006, orion32@netzero.net Geneva County Reaper - Saturday, March 28, 1896 - Dr. Sidney F. Latimer. Mrs. Ethel Alford, died Monday morning about 5 oclock at a Dothan hospital, where she was sent for an operation. 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. Gilead. Transcribed by HEH) NOTE: Additional records that apply to Geneva County are also on the Alabama Newspapers and Obituaries page. She had lived here since her marriage about a year ago and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. Burial will follow at Meadowlawn Memorial Park with Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva, directing. (Geneva County Reaper, 16 Jun 1922, P 3. Spears was splitting rails for Mr. Greggs, his father-in-law. 34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store . Four, Mr. Allen LeVon Johnston, age 92, of Opp, Alabama passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home. (Geneva County Reaper, 17 Feb 1922, P 3. Interment was made in the Christian Home cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Transcribed by SLH) (Geneva County Reaper, 09 Nov 1923, P 6. Mrs. L. M. Adair, who died in the Baptist hospital in Birmingham, was buried in Hartford, her home town, last Friday. SMITH, Wm He left many relatives and friends to mourn his sad loss. Transcribed by SLH), SCOTT, WILL Rev. Geneva County Reaper - August 5, 1965 - Bertha Leigh Latimer. He is survived by a wife, 13 children, 39 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Obituary Index Geneva County, AL- -This particular page exists for the purpose of indexing obituaries of individuals born in Geneva County, Alabama.-Name Born Age Birth_Place Died; Arnold Kelly, Gladys Juanita [ Cain ] 12/02/1908: 98: Slocomb, AL: 02/05/2007: Avery Thweatt, Wilbur Phillip: 03/08/1927: 81: Transcribed by SLH), ADAMS, C.B. 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. J. Manning, 87, dropped dead across the grave of his wife here recently as the body was being lowered into the earth. other records. The death last week of William A. Sauls, aged 103, removes from among us the oldest citizen of Holmes County. Crestview, Fla.S. R. M. Holmes, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Transcribed by SLH), MATHEWS, J.W. Samson, Ala., May 20--Two are dead and three injured as a result of a terrific electric storm which swept over this section about 6:30 this evening. 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