Georgia

Elder, W. E. Mr. – Obituary

Died Monday at his Home in Oconee County. Was Brave and Loyal Soldier. Mr. W. E. Elder, a prominent citizen of Oconee County, died at his home in that county on Monday. Mr. Elder was sixty-eight years of age, and had remained single during his life. He was a Confederate soldier, serving in the 44th Georgia regiment and a more loyal soldier never served the Confederacy. He followed Lee from Seven Pines to Appomattox and at the close of the war barefooted he walked from Virginia to his home in Oconee County. Without a penny to start life with he … Read more

Stephens, Mrs. – Obituary

On Friday evening last, Mrs. Stephens, whose illness has been noticed in these columns, breathed her last at her home on Baxter Street. The remains were carried to Mars Hill yesterday for interment. Mrs. Stephens was a bridge of less than a year, a lovely young woman only 21 years of age, and leave a husband and many relatives to mourn her death. Thought a comparative stranger in our midst, her death has cast a gloom over many households, where hopes were entained for the recovery of this young Christian woman. Athens Banner, Athens, GA, Tuesday morning, April 12, 1892

Couch, Lucy E. – Obituary

Lucy E. Couch, 92, of 1091 Creek Hollow Road, died Tuesday Aug. 13. A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, Mrs. Couch was a daughter of the late Thomas N. Epps (Note: from Connie Epps Bond, this name was in error should have been Early Oscar Epps) and the late Annie Herndon Epps. She was married to the late H.D. Couch. She was a member of the Watkinsville First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home chapel. The Rev Durell Rice will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The … Read more

Fowler, Johnny – Obituary

Johnny A. Fowler, 65, Lot 53, Spring Valley Mobile Home Park, died Tuesday, Dec. 29. Mr. Fowler, a native of Jackson County, had lived in the Athens area most of his life. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Ross Chapel Baptist Church. The Rev. Curtis Lee Hammonds will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Beth fowler, Augusta, Ann Stevens, Braselton, and Debbie Strickland, Winterville; three sons, Jerry Fowler, Winterville, Raymond Fowler, Seneca, S. C., and Kenneth Fowler, Watkinsville; a brother Eddie Fowler, Athens; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces … Read more

McRee, Susan Kelly Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Susan Kelly McRee, well known Watkinsville resident, died at her home Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Mrs. McRee was 83 years old and had been ill for several weeks. Services were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from Johnson’s Church with the pastor Rev. M. H. Conway, and Rev. Dan ?____, pastor of Watkinsville Christian Church, officiating. Interment followed in Johnsons Cemetery, Bernstein funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Roy Crowley, Fred Johnson, Ed White, Albert Elder, Raymond Griffeth and J. B. Simmons, Jr. Surviving Mrs. McRee is a daughter, Miss Lilia McRee, Watkinsville, six sons, G. … Read more

Hardeman, Henry Mr. – Obituary

Dies at his mother’s home in Oconee County Mr. Henry Hardeman, the only son of Mrs. Geo. Hardeman, died at the home of his mother, two miles this side of Snow’s bridge, on the lower Monroe road at nine o’clock Saturday night. Mrs. Hardeman was the only boy in a family of seven children, and was the son of Mr. Geo. Hardeman who was killed by Mr. Crawford Whitehead, a few years since. Henry Hardeman was an upright industrious young man and was about seventeen years of age. He has many friends in Oconee County who will learn of his … Read more

Epps, Owen Mrs. – Obituary

Epps, Owen Mrs. Died at Crawford News of the death of Mrs. Owen Epps, which occurred Tuesday at her home at Crawford, Ga, was received with much sadness in Madison, where she was known to a number of our people met on visits to her husband’s family here. She had been an invalid for many years. Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, 13 years old. Miss Pearl Epps attended the burial Wednesday. Mrs. Epps was a Miss Maxwell, and was one of the best known and best loved young women in Oglethorpe county. Additional Comments: Wife of Owen Epps. … Read more

Brightwell, Lessie Miss – Obituary

Sunday morning at nine o’clock in this city was held the funeral of Miss Lessie Brightwell, the beloved young woman who died a few days since at the home of her father, Mr. J. W. Brightwell, after a long illness with typhoid fever. The services were full of solemnity and pathos and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Chastain, pastor of the Christian church. Quite a number of friends were present to pay the last tribute of their affections. The remains were carried to Oconee County for interment. The Banner, Friday morning, October 18, 1907

Stepp, James “Add” – Obituary

James “Add” Stepp, 80, of 145 Vince Circle, Apt. C., died Wednesday in a local hospital following an extended illness. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bethabara Baptist Church with the Rev. John Davidson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Maggie H. Stepp, Athens; a daughter, Mrs. Maggie H. Stepp, Athens, a daughter, Mrs. Leyon Roberts, Bogart; a brother, Frank R. Stepp, Lawrenceville, and two grandchildren. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Thursday, Aug. 8, 1974

Stewart, Mary Alie – Obituary

Funeral of Mary Alie Stewart, 3 year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Stewart, of Eastville, who died on Wednesday at 11:30 pm, was held from Mars Hill church yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. Willie Saye, and interment followed in the church yard. Bernstein Bros funeral directors, were in charge of the arrangements. The little girl is survived by the parents, a sister and two brothers. Athens Banner Herald, Athens, Georgia, May 11, 1921

O’Dillon, James – Obituary

Mr. James Edmond O’Dillon, 94, died Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Cornelia O’Dillon. November 24, 1970 He was a native and life-long resident of Oconee County. He was superintendent of the Bishop Methodist Church Sunday School for 27 years and a steward for 40 years. He was an associate Oconee County commissioner for 12 years, served on the Bishop school board and on the Bishop council. He was a retired hardware merchant. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Guy Malcolm and Mrs. Clair Willingham, both of Macon, and Miss Louise O’Dillon of … Read more

Butler, Wilma – Obituary

Wilma Butler, 81, of 2430 New High Schoals Road, died Wednesday, Sept 2, 1992. Arrangements will be announced by Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors, Watkinsville. Athens Banner-Herald, Athens, GA, September 3, 1992

Lonnie B. Coble

Sergt. Q. M. C., Train, Corps No. 10. Born Sept. 25, 1890; son of H. M. and Isabelle Coble, of Guilford County. Entered service Dec. 21, 1917, at Greensboro, N.C. Sent to Camp Johnston, Fla. Transferred to Camp Hancock, Ga., June 24, 1918. Died Oct. 21, 1918, of influenza and paeumonia at Camp Hancock, Ga.

Samuel Bryan Todd of Cat Creek GA

Samuel Bryan Todd7, (Samuel6, Eliel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 2, 1814, in Enosburg, Vt., died May 30, 1870, in Cat Creek, Ga., married Martha Knight, who died in 1916, at their home in Ga. They lived for a number of years in Tampa, Florida, where their children were born, and where he was a physician. Along about 1868, he went to visit his married daughter in southern Georgia, where he was so pleased and favorably impressed with the advantages of the region that he bought a farm in Cat Creek and moved there immediately. Children: *1406. Martha Ann … Read more

Javan Nelson Todd of Providence RI

Javan Nelson Todd8, (Albert7, Chauncey6, Jonah5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 7, 1841, died Aug. 31, 1900, married Oct. 17, 1864, Helen Sutton Osborn, who was born Oct. 17, 1841, died Aug. 12, 1892. Mr. Todd lived his adult years mainly in Providence, R. I., residing only for a time in the later years of his life in Georgia. Child: *1953. William Osborn, b. Aug. 4, 1865.

Edward Livingston Todd of Georgia

Edward Livingston Todd8, (Samuel B.7, Samuel6, Eliel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 16, 1866, was twice married, first, Jan. 1, 1890, Emma Hall, who died Oct. 4, 1898, second, Nov. 18, 1899, Minnie Ola Chastaine. Mr. Todd lived in Georgia, where he farmed until Dec., 1894, when he moved to Plant City, Fla.; he was ordained to the work of the Gospel Ministry, Sunday, July 3, 1896, and has been a pastor of churches ever since, and at this time, (1918) he is serving five churches. In 1904, he moved to Georgia and is now (1918) living near Valdosta, … Read more

Martha Ann Gertrude Todd Edmondson of Brooks County GA

EDMONDSON, Martha Ann Gertrude Todd8, (Samuel B.7, Samuel6, Eliel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 24, 1850, died May 25, 1890, married Dec. 25, 1866, David Edmondson, of Brooks County, Georgia. He was a prosperous farmer. Children: I. Martha Ann Ginevra, b. March 14, 1868, d. Sept. 10, 1890, m. Oct. 2, 1888, E. J. Griffin, who d. Nov. 28, 1909. Issue: (1) Anna Maude, b. Sept. 8, 1890, d. June 5, 1893. II. John Jackson, b. Dec. 6, 1870, unmarried. III. Marie Virginia, b. Nov. 18, 1872, m. L. H. Cook, M. D.; they had four children. IV. Lizzie … Read more

Fannie Alathea Todd Money of Atlanta GA

MONEY, Fannie Alathea Todd8, (Samuel B.7, Samuel6, Eliel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 17, 1854, died Nov. 2, 1911, married David S. Money, who died Feb. 13, 1911. He was a noted educator and lived some time in Virginia; moved to Knoxville, Tenn., where they lived about twenty years, thence they moved to Atlanta, Ga., where they passed their remaining days. Children: I. Owen S., m. and has six children; lives in Knoxville, Tenn. II. Sancho A., m. and has four children and lives in Knoxville, Tenn. III. Caleb J., m. and has two children; he is a minister … Read more

Hiram Charles Todd of Saratoga Springs NY

Hiram Charles Todd9, (Vernon L.8, Hiram L.7, Samuel6, Eliel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 17, 1876, in Saratoga Springs, N. Y., married in Athens, Ga., Nov. 27, 1901, Susan Thomas, daughter of Edwin King and Mary Bryan (Thomas) Lumpkin, who was born May 20, 1881, at Athens, Ga. Hiram Charles Todd obtained his education in the Public Schools of Saratoga Springs, N. Y., and at Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., where he was graduated in the year 1897 with the degree of Ph. B. At the outbreak of the Spanish American War, he enlisted in Co. L., 2nd N. … Read more

Hubert Grey Todd of New Orleans LA

Hubert Grey Todd9, (James A.8, Alfred7, Caleb6, Caleb5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 1, 1872, in Sherman, Mich., married Jan. 16, 1907, Annie Lee, daughter of Frederick A. and Lee J. (Guice) Dicks, who was born Oct. 30, 1876, in Natchez, Miss., her father having been born in Mississippi and her mother in Minnesota. He went with his parents in 1874, to Burr Oak, Mich., where he attended school and graduated from the High School there in 1888. He took a commercial course in 1892. He began learning the printing business in March 1888, when he secured a position … Read more