HABERSHAM, Frances Elizabeth (Hazlehurst)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 12 March 1902; pg. 1 col. 1

DEATH OF AN AGED LADY—Mrs. Frances E. Habersham Passed Away Early Yesterday Morning

            Mrs. Frances E. Habersham, 64 years of age, passed away at an early hour yesterday morning at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Nightengale [sic]. Her death was caused by a sudden attack of paralysis of the heart.
            The deceased was one of the oldest residents of Brunswick and was the wife of the late John B. Habersham, who was at one time Mayor of Brunswick, and one of the most prominent men in this section of the state.
            The funeral will occur this afternoon at 3 o’clock from St. Mark’s Eiscopal [sic] church. The interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
            The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers: J.H. McCullough, Geo. H. Smith, J.S.M. Symons, Howard Waff, H.F. duBignon, J.S. Dunwody.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 13 March 1902; pg. 4 col. 5

BURIED YESTERDAY—Remains of Mrs. F.E. Habersham Laid to Rest.

            The remains of Mrs. Frances E. Habersham, who died very suddenly early Tuesday morning, were laid to rest at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon in Oak Grove cemetery, the services being conducted from St. Mark’s Episcopal church.
            A large concourse of friends followed the remains to the cemetery to pay their last respects to the deceased.

HACKETT, Guy T.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 5 July 1961; pg. 12 col. 5

GUY HACKETT DIES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL FOLLOWING ILLNESS

            Guy T. Hackett, 71, office manager of Grantham Insurance Agency for the past 16 years, died early today at the Brunswick hospital, which he entered Monday following an attack.
            Mr. Hackett, a lifelong member of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and prominent in local music circles, served for over 40 years as parish organist, retiring in 1958.  He also had served as organist at Temple Beth Tefilloh for the past 11 years.
            Mr. Hackett had been a member of the Brunswick Rotary Club, and served as pianist for a number of years.
            Surviving are his two nieces, Mrs. D.L. Priest and Mrs. Lucille Jones, both of Jacksonville.
            Funeral arrangements, in charge of Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home, are incomplete, but burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 6 July 1961; pg. 14 col. 4

HACKETT FUNERAL RITES HELD THIS MORNING

            Funeral services for Guy T. Hackett who died yesterday, were held this morning in the chapel of Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home.
            The Rev. Talbert Morgan, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, officiated and interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

HACKETT, Thomas Sr.
The Brunswick Times-Advertiser; Tuesday 8 October 1895; pg. 4 col. 3

MR. HACKETT DEAD

            Mr. Thomas Hackett, Sr., died at 3:30 this evening at his residence, 1505 Monk street, Mr. Hackett had been sick one week.  He was over 70 years of age and has been many years in Brunswick as a contracting carpenter.
            He leaves two sons, Messrs. Wm. A. and Thomas Hackett, both of whom are in the city.  The funeral will occur tomorrow at 10 o’clock from the Catholic church, Father Hennessey officiating.  The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends.

HACKETT, William A.
The Brunswick News; Sunday 7 March 1915; pg. 8 col. 3

WM. A. HACKETT TO BE BURIED THIS AFTERNOON

            The funeral of William A. Hackett, who was killed yesterday, will take place this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the family residence near Windsor park.  The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers:  J.H. Tankersley, H.J. Read, W.H. Berrie, W.E. Porter, A.M. Calder and L. Ludwig.
            Mr. Hackett was born in New York in April, 1854, and was therefore 61 years of age.  He removed to Brunswick in 1869 and has been engaged in the undertaking business for many years.  He is survived by his widow and two children, Guy and William Hackett.
            The deceased was a prominent secret order man, being a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Odd Fellows and the Junior Order of the American Mechanics and members of all of these lodges will attend his funeral.
            He was a charter member of Rathbone lodge, K. of P. and, and as a tribute of respect, members of his lodge will carry the coffin from the residence to Oak Grove cemetery, where the interment will take place.

HAFER, Edward M.
The Cobb County Times (Marietta, GA); Wednesday 28 June 1922; pg. 1 col. 4

SUDDEN DEATH OF EDWARD M. HAFER

            Sad news came by wire to the family of Mr. Martin V. Calvin, from Dallas, Texas, Friday afternoon that his son-in-law, Mr. Edward M. Hafer, formerly of Augusta and Atlanta, died of heart failure at noon that day.
            Mr. Hafer was a gentleman of great worth.  It was generally conceded by those who knew him, tht he was one of the best informed men, on general topics, in the South.  He was a student as well as a successful business man.  His was a genial nature.  He was an enthusiastic member of the Masonic order.  Quite ten years ago he was awarded the 33^rd degree in masonry.  Best of all, he lived up to the tenets of the order.
            The deceased is survived by his wife, nee Miss Ida Calvin, and by two sisters in Augusta.
            The remains arrived at Marietta at 6:38 Tuesday morning, and the funeral ceremonies were conducted at the Episcopal Church at 10:30 o’clock, Dr. R.R. Claiborne officiating.
            Mrs. Hafer was the recipient of many telegrams and letters from numerous friends manifesting heartfelt sympathy in her in-expressible bereavement.

HALEY, William
Darien Timber Gazette; Saturday 6 January 1883; pg. 3 col. 1

            Wm. Haley, a well-known colored man of Darien, died here on Saturday afternoon after a short illness.  “Bill” Haley was an old and respected citizen of this county and his familiar face will be missed.  He was buried from the Baptist (colored) Church on Sunday afternoon.

HALL, Alfred
Advertiser & Appeal; Wednesday 5 December 1877; pg. 3 col. 1

            We are pained to announce the death of little Alfred, son of Mrs. And Mr. Frank Hall, who died on Monday night last, of typhoid fever.  He was one of the healthiest looking children we ever saw.

HALL, Betty Jones
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 6 March 1930; pg. 8 col. 2

BURNS FATAL

            Statesboro, Ga., March 6. (AP)—Betty Jones Hall, six-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hall, died last night from burns suffered when the baby fell near an oven fire earlier in the night.  The child fell from a high chair to the hearth and her clothing ignited.

HALL, Eliza
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 1, No. 35; Wednesday 1 December 1875; pg. 1, col. 3

            Mrs. Eliza Hall, widow of Mr. Lafayette Hall, for many years a resident of this city, died last Sabbath (Nov. 28, 1875), and was buried on Monday afternoon (Nov. 29, 1875) from the M.E. Church.  We are pleased to mention that during her last illness she received every attention that kindness and affection could dictate, not only from members of her own household, but also from friends and neighbors.  The Masonic fraternity, too, no doubt, extended a helping hand to relieve a widow's wants.  Over this, however, the veil is thrown.  "Let not the right hand know what the left hand doeth."

HALL, Ennis Lee
The Brunswick News; Friday 26 November 1992; pg. 3A col. 3

ENNIS LEE HALL SERVICE SATURDAY

            The funeral for Ennis Lee Hall, 78, of Brunswick will be at 11 am. Saturday in Bright Star Baptist Church with the Rev. S.T. Thomas officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with full military honors.
            He died Sunday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers will be a military detail from Frot Stewart.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour before service.
            Surviving are his wife, Rosa Lee Hall of Brunswick; a brother, Murphy Hall of Pittview, Ala.; a sister, Frances h. Bryant of Brunswick; a stepdaughter, Cherry Lee Johnson of Port Arthur, Texas; three stepgrandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            The Burke County native had lived in Glynn County since 1942.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Dixie Service Center.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HALL, John H.
The Darien Gazette; Saturday 2 September 1899; pg. 3 col. 3

DEATH OF MR. HALL—We regret to learn of the death of Mr. John H. Hall, which occurred in Savannah on Wednesday night.  Mr. Hall was well-known in this county and his many friends will join with us in tendering to his family heartfelt sympathies.

HALL, Lawrence James
The Brunswick News; Friday 4 February 1983; pg. 3A col. 3

Rites Tomorrow for James Hall

        Services for Lawrence James "L.J." Hall, who died recently at the veteran's hospital in Dublin, will be Saturday, 1 p.m., in the Collins' Funeral Home chapel.  Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
        Pallbearers will be Wade McDouglas, Robert Wallace, Willie Bernard, Walter Mapp, Lonnie Johnson and Earl Gillan.  The Rev. R.N. Reeves will officiate at the service.
        Hall, a native of Brunswick and a veteran of World War II, resided at 1708 1/2 Lee St.
        Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie B. Hall, and an aunt, Mrs. Sue Walker, both of Brunswick; several cousins.
        Collins Funeral Home of Brunswick is in charge of arrangements.

HALL, Lillian "Hannah" (Capers) Carmenar
The Brunswick News; Friday 16 December 1994; pg. 3A col. 6

SERVICES SATURDAY FOR LILLIAN C. HALL

            The funeral for Lillian “Hannah” Capers Hall, 75, of Brunswick will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Collins Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben C. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Broadfield Cemetery in the Needwood Community.
            She died Dec. 10 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers will be grandsons.
            Surviving are a daughter, Minnie Pearl Green of Brunswick; three sons, Charles Carmena of Brunswick, Theotis Hall of Florence, S.C., and Larry Capers of Charleston, S.C.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
            Mrs. Hall was a lifelong resident of Glynn County and a member of Needwood Baptist Church. She was a retired domestic worker.

HALL, Mary Elizabeth (Baskins) Crowder
The Brunswick News; Saturday 10 June 1922; pg. 1 col. 4

MRS. W.H. HALL, ESTIMABLE LADY, AFTER LONG ILLNESS PASSES AWAY YESTERDAY.

            After an illness extending over a long period, Mrs. Mary E. Hall, wife of W.H. Hall, a brave Confederate veteran, passed away yesterday morning shortly after 7 o’clock at her home, 1508 Cochran avenue. For the past several days the condition of this good woman has been critical and her death was not unexpected.
            Deceased was born in South Carolina in 1834 and came to Brunswick from Gainesville, Fla., in 1868, thus, it will be seen that she has lived in this city fifty-four years and all of that time she has been known as a good, Christian woman, devoting her life to her loved ones and her scores of friends. During the past several years Mrs. Hall has kept within the confines of her premises and especially is this true since the death of her husband.
            Mrs. Hall leaves two sons, Dr. Charles Crowder, of Tarrytown, Ga., and J.G. Crowder of Columbus, and three grandson, W.H. Flanders, of Indianapolis, Ind., E.M. Flanders, of Jacksonville, and H.B. Flanders, of this city, besides numerous other relatives.
            The funeral will be held from the residence, 1508 Cochran avenue, at 4 o’clock this afternoon and will be conducted by Rev. O.P. Gilbert, of the First Baptist church, and interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Following will act as pallbearers: Richard W. Peters, George Cowman, Chas. H. Taylor, T.J. Mroczkowski, Alex Hotch, and Camp Jackson, U.C.V., will attend in a body. Undertaker J.D. Baldwin will have charge.

HALL, Ora Mae
The Brunswick News; Friday 26 December 1997; pg. 3A col. 3

ORA MAE HALL SERVICE SATURDAY

            Ora Mae Hall, 72, of Woodbine and formerly of Fernandina Beach, Fla., died Dec. 18 at Camden Medical Center.
            The funeral will be noon Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with the Rev. John E. Banks Sr. officiating.  Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery.
            The family will receive friends 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
            Local survivors include a sister, Rosemary Cuthbert of Woodbine.
            A native of White Oak, she attended Camden County public schools and retired from ITT Rayonier after 13 years of service.

HALL, Prudence (McIntosh) Givens
The Brunswick News; Monday 25 January 1993; pg. 3A col. 4

PRUDENCE M. HALL FUNERAL TUESDAY

            The funeral for Prudence McIntosh Hall, 87, of Brunswick will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church on St. Simons Island with the Rev. E. Lewis Brogsdale officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetary [sic].
            Mrs. Hall died Jan. 21 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Honorary pallbearers will be officers of St. Paul Baptist church and funeral directors of Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home.
            The family will greet friends from 6 to 7 tonight at the Prudence Hall chapel of the funeral home.
            Surviving is a daughter, Janita H. Jones of Atlanta; a sister, Elizabeth Porter of Hackensack, N.J.; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
            A native of Glynn County, Mrs. Hall was the retired owner of Hall and Jones Funeral Home.

HALL, Virginia (Heins)
The Hartford Daily Courant (Hartford, CT); Monday 20 January 1941; pg. 4 col. 5

            Mrs. Virginia Heins Hall, 93, widow of John F. Hall, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, Albert F. Hall, 98 Brook Street. She was born in Germany, came to this country as an infant and lived in Hartford three years. Besides her husband [sic] she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Annie Fedonia Leitner of New York City. The funeral will be held at the funeral home of Taylor and Modeen, 233 Washington Street, time to be announced.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 23 January 1941; pg. 6 col. 3

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN HARTFORD

            News was received here today of the death in Hartford, Conn., a few days ago of Mrs. Virginia Hall, 93, widow of the late Frank Hall, who was lighthouse keeper on St. Simons in 1872 and 1873. She had been ill for a week.
            Funeral services were held in Hartford Tuesday and the body was placed in a receiving vault there to remain until April, when it will be forwarded here for interment in the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery.
            Mrs. Hall was a sister of Mrs. Julia Hoodenpyle, of this city. She is survived by one son, A.F. Hall, of Hartford, and one daughter, Mrs. Lee Leitner, of New York City.

HAMMOND, Retha (Blue)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 4 January 1994; pg. 3A col. 3

RETHA B. HAMMOND FUNERAL WEDNESDAY

            The funeral for Retha Blue Hammond, 99, of Brunswick will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at New Life Interfaith Christian Church with the Rev. Barbara G. Holland officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            She died Dec. 29 in Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers will be Donald Hillery, Edwin Baldwin, Michael Dart, Sven Dart, Earl Anis Dart and Eric Baker.
            Honorary pallbearers are deacons and trustees of Frist Bryant Baptist Church.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour prior to the service.
            Surviving are a sister, Maggie Bell of Brunswick; five nieces, and several other relatives.
            Mrs. Hammond was a lifelong Glynn County resident and was a member of the First Bryant Baptist Church. She was retired.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HAMPTON, Benjamin Wade  (Dr.)
The Atlanta Constitution; Thursday 19 October 1876; col. 4

DEATHS AT BRUNSWICK

            Mrs. Sally Hudson, Miss Sarah M. Roberts, Mrs. Margaret E. Snow, Herbert L. Snow, Dosia Coston, sailor, name unknown, Henry F. Black, Isaac Christian, Netty Cohen, Dr. B.H. Hampton [Dr. Benjamin Wade Hampton], Sam Chinaman, Henry Cox, Palmer Jones, Wm. R. Cozard, E.B. Courtney, Miss Louisa Hicks, Joseph Goodbread, Stringfellow, steward brig “Laura Gertrude,” sailor, name unknown, Fannie Waters, B.W.H. Davenport, E.W. Kelly, Lizzie Floyd, E.W. Cox, Almander [Alexander?] Peters, Gustave Peters, Mary Shrine, E. Moran, Katie Moran, Geo. Ray, E. Gatchell, Jno Slian, Wm. Kraus, Salvaorn Saverese, sailor, name unknown, M. Bartlett, Phillip Burchard, James Davis, Rosa C. Racetty, Alex A. Williams, Jno. Powers, B.E. Tenniman, ?E Golding, C.A. Bunkley, S.E. Moore, John Peters, Wm. Burns, J.T. Zeigler, C.L. Cole, Mrs. West, Seaborn Jones, C.E. Todt, Oscar Dover, Mrs. Thos. Borne, Mrs. Tuthill, E.C. Tuthill, Mrs. P.N. Blair, T.F. Smith, editor Appeal, Mrs. Margaret Hudson, Wm. Savage, A.J. Smith, lawyer, Chas. Sperr, Anna Bryant, Dr. Taber, Pat Hawkins, Tom Chinaman, Miss Lela Mason, Dr. R. Nobles, Mrs. Gray, W.F. Herzog, W.E. Jones, Eddy Woodwin, sailor, sailor, Thos. Peters, Salson? Green, J.W. Fowler, Mr. Morgan, Captain Roberts’ child.

HANKERSON, John Lester
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 22 June 1994; pg. 3A col. 4

SERVICE THURSDAY FOR JOHN L. HANKERSON

            The funeral for John Lester Hankerson of Brunswick will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. G.W. Warren and W.L. Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            He died Friday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. The family will receive friends at the chapel of Brunswick Funeral Home from 7 to 8 tonight.
            Pallbearers will be John W. Hankerson, Prince J. Hankerson, James Polite, William Hankerson, Donald Jones, Wayne Hall and Willie Hobbs III.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Blanton Blue and the deacons of Mount Olive Baptist Church.
            Surviving are six sons, John W. Hankerson of Riverside Calif., Cecil L. Hankerson of Philadelphia, Pa., Prince J. Hankerson, James Polite, Donald Jones and Edwin Byrd, all of Brunswick; three daughters, Sarah Jones, Mildred Hall and Eleanor Hobbs, all of Brunswick; one sister, Lillian H. Gardener of Sandersville; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
            A native of Brunswick, Hankerson was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. He was retired from Brunswick Pulp and Paper Co.

HANKERSON, Myrtice (Swint) Polite
The Brunswick News; Friday 1 April 1988; pg. 3A col. 3

FUNERAL FOR MYRTICE HANKERSON TO BE SATURDAY

            The funeral for Myrtice Swint Hankerson will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. W.L. Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            Mrs. Hankerson died March 26 at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
            Pallbearers will be Harry Colsby, Randall Garner, Malcolm Dixon, E.D. Sullivan, Leotis Dixon, William Philmore and Roosevelt Norris Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and other churches.
            The body will be taken to the church two hours before the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7:30 to 8:30.
            Mrs. Hankerson is survived by her husband, John L. Hankerson; her mother, Lillie B. Magwood; six sons, James Polite, Donal B. Jones and Edwin E. Byrd, all of Brunswick, John W. Hankerson of Riverside, Calif., Cecil L. Hankerson of Philadelphia and Prince Hankerson of Brunswick; three daughters, Sarah Jones and Mildred Hall, both of Brunswick and Elenor H. Hobbs of Philadelphia; three sisters, Josephine Powell of New York, Lula Swint of Miami and Mrs. Willie B. Thomas of Brunswick; 16 grandchildren and five grandchildren.
            Mrs. Hankerson was a native of Brunswick and a beautician. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Chruch [sic] and a member of the Eastern Star and the Glynn County Deaconess Board.
            Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HANLEY, W.J.
The Brunswick Times-Advertiser; Thursday 26 July 1894; pg. 1 col. 6

A SAD DEATH—Mr. W.H. [sic] Hanley Died This Morning at His Home.

            Mr. W.J. Hanley, air-brake inspector at the Brunswick and Western shops, this city, died this morning at 2 o’clock from peritonitis.
            He has been sick for several weeks, and his mother came up from Fernandina to attend his bedside, as he was very low.  Yesterday morning he was so much improved she returned home.  Last night he became worse and died this morning.
            He leaves a young wife to mourn his loss.
            Mr. Hanley had a large circle of friends and was very popular with all who knew him.
            The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from the funeral parlor of Undertaker Moore, and the remains interred in Palmetto cemetery.
            The remains were to have been taken to Fernandina for burial, but the health laws of Florida prohibit the interment of any body from another State during the summer months, hence the remains will be interred here temporarily and removed in the winter.

FUNERAL NOTICE—The members of Rush Lodge No. 48, and all Odd Fellows, are requested to attend the funeral of Brother W.J. Hanley from Moore’s undertaking establishment at 3 p.m. July 27th.  By order of C.L. ELLIOTT, N.G.  Attest R. RIGGSBEE, Sec’y.

HARDY, Susie Mae Sharpe
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 4 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 4

            Susie Sharpe Hardy, 96, of Brunswick, died Monday in the Brunswick hospital of the Southeast Georgia Health System.  Arrangements will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

The Brunswick News; Wednesday 5 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 2

            Susie Mae Sharpe Hardy, 96, of Brunswick died Monday at the Brunswick hospital of the Southeast Georgia Health System.
            Susie was a native of Lyons and had been a resident of Brunswick for 70 years.
            The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
            Burial will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery.
            The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The Brunswick News; Friday 7 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 4

            Susie Mae Sharpe Hardy, 96, of Brunswick, passes away Monday, November 3, 2008, at the Brunswick hospital of Southeast Georgia Health System.  A native of Toombs County, Mrs. Hardy had been a resident of Glynn County for the past 70 years.  Mrs. Hardy was the daughter of the late John R. Sharpe and the late Ollie Usher Sharpe.  Mrs. Hardy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick.
            In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hardy was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hardy, her daughter, Sue Hardy Cauley, her son, Larry Zane Hardy, six sisters and three brothers.
            Mrs. Hardy is survived by her two granddaughters, Debra Sue Wiggins of Brunswick and Donna W. Pruitt (David) of Greensville, S.C.; her great-grandson, matt Pruitt of Greeneville, S.C.; her sister, Clyde Hobbs of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Crandall officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services.  Interment will follow at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be Laverne Strickland, Harry Ward, Don Borklund, Tony Martin, Jim Hancock and Raymond Mock.
            The family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.  You may sign Mrs. Hardy’s online guest book or leave a voice message at [link removed].

HARLEY, Hilliard H.
The Savannah News; Tuesday 31 August 1869

            ASSASSINATION OF DR. H.H. HARLEY—Our community was shocked on Wednesday morning, upon the circulation of the fact of the cruel and dastardly assassination of the gentleman whose name heads this article.
            From the findings of the empanelled jury we glean these particulars:  Dr. H. was in charge of the business of Mr. Babcock, cutting and hauling cross ties for the Brunswick and Albany Railroad, with headquarters at College plantation, about two miles from Bethel.  On Tuesday night, about ten o’clock while Dr. H was sitting in his cabin, an open log house, writing at his desk, with one or two others present, a gun was passed through the logs and discharged, the murderous fire terribly mutilating his head, his brains staining the walls of the house.  He survived the fatal wound but a few brief moments.
            As there are dozens of rumors as regards the probably cause of this assassination, and as it is probably that the affair will be thoroughly sifted, and, if possible, the guilty party or parties brought to punishment, we refrain from publishing any of the unpleasant rumors.
            Dr. H. was a young man, lately a resident of Camden county, in this State, but a native of South Carolina, where he has a father, brothers, and sisters now residing.  He served during the late war in the C.S.A. as assistant Surgeon, with Maxwell’s Battery.  Since the war he has been connected with the timber business in this vicinity.
            His remains were brought to our city Thursday and interred with Masonic honors, by Ocean Lodge, of which he was a member.  Brunswick Appeal.

The Georgia Weekly Telegraph (Bibb County) Friday 1 October 1869; pg. 5 col. 3

A PROCLAMATION—$1000 REWARD—GEORGIA—By R.B. Bullock, Governor of said State.

            WHEREAS, It has been officially communicated to this Department that on the night of the 24^th August ultimo, Dr. H.H. Harley was shot and killed while engaged in writing, at his residence in the county of Glynn, in this State, by a party or parties unknown; and
            WHEREAS, The Foreman of the Grand Jury of said county of Glynn certifies to me that no evidence sufficient to warrant the arrest of any party has come to the knowledge of said body, and that it is their desire as well as the desire of all good citizens of Glynn county to bring the murderer to justice; and
            WHEREAS, The said Foreman of said Grand Jury, in accordance with a resolution of that body, suggests the offering of a suitable reward as a means of insuring the arrest of the assassin or assassins of the said Dr. H.H. Harley;
            Now, therefore, in order to vindicate the majesty of the law and the sacredness of human life, and in order the more certainly to bring to speedy trial and punishment the guilty party or parties, I, Rufus B. Bullock, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof, have thought proper to issue this, my Proclamation, hereby offering  reward of One Thousand Dollars for the apprehension and delivery of the person or persons engaged in the perpetration of this atrocious murder as hereinbefore recited, with evidence sufficient to convict, to the Sheriff of said county of Glynn;
            And I do moreover charge and require all officers in this State, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend the said party or parties, in order that they may be brought to trial and punishment.  Given under my hand and the great Seal of the State, at the Capitol, in the city of Atlanta, this 28^th day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the ninety-fourth.

RUFUS B. BULLOCK, Governor.

By the Governor:  DAVID G. COTTING, Secretary of State.
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HARPER, Harold Fraser “Sonny”
The Brunswick News; Friday 28 February 2003; pg. 4A col. 1

            Harold Fraser “Sonny” Harper, 75, passed away on February 26, 2003, at his home on Blythe Island.
            His boyhood days were spent in the Arco Community where his entire family was actively involved in baseball and the Arco Methodist Church.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in occupied France.  He readily introduced himself as “165 pounds of walking hell from Arco, Ga.”  After his army discharge, Sonny married Marianna Tyre, formerly of Baxley.  Sonny worked in the local shipyard and other construction jobs, and in 1957, Sonny opened South Georgia Tower and Tank.
            He and Marianna were married for 51 years on February 10th.  They have a daughter, Marjanne Woods; a son, Pete Harper, three grandchildren, Sean Gibbs, Garrett Gibbs and Marjanna Markham.  Sonny was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Harper.  He has two sisters, Virginia Strickland and Bette Ann Mavromat.  He loved fast black trucks, racing and his family and employees.  All of his loved ones will miss him greatly.
            Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Kase and the Rev. Gordon “Butch” Dukes officiating.  Interment will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be Troy Faircloth, Herman Diestel, Jerome Dean, Johnny Mavromat, Bobby Strickland, Hal Strickland, Jimmy Souter and Mike Strickland.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Bonnie Caldwell, Lula Holmes, Buddy Webb, R.E. Thomas, Levi Woods, Mike Gibbs, Greg Gibbs, Jake Jacobs, Pat Strickland, Mae Lipthratt, Donnie and Virginia Lipthratt, Jamie Souter, Charlie Johnson Sr., Charlie Johnson Jr., Clarke Wiggins, William Meyer and employees of South Georgia Tower and Tank Inc.
            The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
            Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles or a charity of the donor’s choice.

HARPER, Laulie (Downs)
The Brunswick News; Friday 8 April 1983; pg. 3A col. 1

LAULIE D. HARPER DIES EARLY TODAY

            Laulie Downs Harper, 95, a resident of 3210 Altama Ave. died early today at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
            She was a native of Florida and had been a resident of Glyn County for the past 55 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
            She is survived by four grandsons: Don Borklund of Brunswick, Rudy Borklund, Larry Borklund, Phillip Borklund all of Perry, Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
            Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. James T. Pennell officiating. Interment will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be Hal Shadron, Larry Brumit Jr., Carl Torkildsesn, Ernest Crandall, W.A. Bill Whittle, Joffre Lightsey, Ed Blanton, J. Wray Avera, Dan Thomas.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. W.O. Inman and Dr. W.A. Snyder.
            Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARPER, Marthel
The Brunswick News; Thursday 14 October 2004; pg. 4A col. 4

            Marthel “Marty” Harper, 70, of Brunswick died Wednesday at Hospice of the Golden Isles.
            Mrs. Harper had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 35 years.  She was a homemaker and also owned and operated Rainbow Yarn and Gift Shop for several years.
            The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Crandall officiating.  Interment will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Chad Neal, Ryan Harper, and Drew Irwin, as well as, Billy Shape, Dwight Varnedoe and Keith Paseur.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Duane Moores and staff; and the staff and volunteers at Hospice of the Golden Isles.
            The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.
            Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles.
            Survivors include two daughters, Jody Neal of Brunswick, and Julie Irwin of Dallas, Texas; one son, Lex Harper of Brunswick; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

HARRELL, Donald Augustus
The Biloxi-Gulfport Daily Herald (Biloxi, MS); Monday 8 April 1968; pg. 2 col. 3

M/SGT. D.A. HARRELL

            M-Sgt. Donald A. Harrell, a former Biloxi resident, died April 5 in Vietnam in the line of duty with the U.S. Air Force. He was 39.
            A native of White Oak, Ga., he had served 17 years with the military. He was of the Protestant faith.
            Sergeant Harrell was previously stationed at Keesler AFB.
            He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Ray and Donald A. Harrell Jr., Biloxi; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harrell, White Oak; and two brothers, Eugene and Vernon Harrell, Georgia; and a sister, Mrs. Vivian Drury, also of Georgia.
            The funeral will take place in Georgia. Arrangements are incomplete.

HARRELL, Josephine (Newman)
The Brunswick News; Monday 9 September 1991; pg. 3A col. 3

JOSEPHINE HARRELL FUNERAL TUESDAY

            The funeral for Josephine Newman Harrell, 49, of Brunswick will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Community Road, with Bishop Ronald W. Corbett officiating.
            Burial will follow in Blue Cemetery in the Brookman Community.
            She died Sept. 4 in Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers will be Joe Sam Clinch, Johnny Hippard, Donnell Mack, Charles Grovner, Darryl Thomas and Byron Scott Gamble.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Nelson, Donald Hillery, Richard Hicks, Dr. Moran, Dr. S. Osta, Robert Keith, Gilbert Maxwell Sr., Lewis Johnson and Lee Haugabook.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 tonight.
            She is survived by a son, Andre Short of Brunswick; two daughters, Valecia Davis of Kansas City, Mo., and Tersa Newman of Brunswick; her mother Lizzie Mack and stepfather, Robert J. Mack, Jr., both of Brunswick; four sisters, Delores Harris, Cheryl Raiford and Brenda Bailey, all of Brunswick and Cynthia Dallas of Valdosta; two brothers, Robert Mack III of Bridgeport, Conn., and Michael [sic] Mack of Brunswick; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
            She was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and was raised in Glynn County. She was a 1958 graduate of Risley High School. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRINGTON, James Walter
The Brunswick News; Monday 5 January 1959; pg. 14 col. 6

FATHER SUCCUMBS—Funeral services were held yesterday in Daytona Beach, Fla., for James Walter Harrington, 78, father of J.W. Harrington, market manager of the local Winn Dixie Food Store.  Mar. Harrington had been a visitor here on several occasions.  Death was attributed to a heart condition.

HARRIS, Adeline (Hirsch)
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California); Thursday 17 July 1930

FUNERAL NOTICE—Attention, members Sunbeam Chapter, No. 376, O.E.S.:  The funeral services of Sister Adeline Harris, Past Matron, will be held at the Robinson 7 Adair Mortuary, 917 Venice Boulevard, Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m.  ETTA HARRIS, Worthy Matron.

Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California); Friday 18 July 1930

HARRIS.  Adeline Harris, beloved wife of H.L. Harris; mother of Ray and Bernard Harris, Mrs. Ernestine Brown of San Francisco, and sister of Mrs. Julius May and J.D. Hirsch of Los Angeles and Henry Hirsch of Dania, Fla.
            Services will be held today, July 18, at 10:30 a.m., from the chapel of Robinson & Adair, Inc., 817 Venice Boulevard, under auspices Sunbeam Chapter, No. 376, O.E.S.

[The obits were hard to read concerning the address of the mortuary—ALH]

HARRIS, Allen
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 2, No. 30; Wednesday 17 January 1877; pg.5, col. 1

            Allen Harris, colored, for many years in the employ of Mr. Friedlander, died yesterday (Jan. 16, 1876).  Aged 65 years.

HARRIS, Alma Louise
The Brunswick News; Thursday 8 November 1973; pg. 14A col. 2

MISS ALMA HARRIS DIES WEDNESDAY IN CHARLOTTE, N.C.

            Miss Alma L. Harris, 83, died in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday.
            The daughter of the late W.H. and Clifford Myddelton Harris, she was born in Brunswick and was a graduate of the University of Georgia and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va.
            She taught in public schools here and later was the head mistress of Sea Island School for many years. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
            She is survived by 3 sisters, Miss Elizabeth H. Harris, and Mrs. Edgar M. McGee, Charlotte, N.C., Miss Ruth Harris, Richmond, Va.; a brother, W.H. Harris, Jacksonville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
            Funeral services were held today at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
            Graveside services will be held Friday at 4 p.m. in Palmetto Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Thomas officiating.
            The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Firsts Presbyterian Church of Brunswick.
            Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

HARRIS, Bonnie Lynn
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 25 October 1994; pg. 3A, col. 4

SERVICE THURSDAY FOR BONNIE LYNN HARRIS
        A memorial service for Bonnie Lynn Harris, 46, of Brunswick will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Chapman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leon Guest officiating.
        Mrs. Harris died Friday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
        The family requests memorials to Toys for Tots through the Glynn County Fire Department.
        Surviving are her husband, Clifford W. Harris of Brunswick; a son, B. John Buckland of Brunswick; a stepson, Steven Harris of Brunswick; a stepdaughter, Stacy Taylor of Brunswick; a brother, Nelson Clark of Brunswick; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
        The life-long resident of Glynn County was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

HARRIS, Clarence
The Brunswick News; Monday 2 September 1996; pg. 3A col. 3

SERVICE TUESDAY FOR CLARENCE HARRIS

            The funeral for Clarence Harris, 61, of Brunswick will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Needwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Milton Moore officiating.  Burial will follow at Eliza Field Cemetery.
            He died Thursday at his residence.  The body will be taken from the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
            Pallbearers will be Cleveland Gallimore, Randolph Williams, Benjamin Lewis, James Williams, Donell Mention and Mack LeCounte.  Honorary pallbearers will be Georgia Power Co. employees.
            Surviving are a daughters, Patricia Rutledge of Brunswick; a brother, Raymond Harris of Brunswick; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
            Harris was a member of the Working Men Club and the Ambassador Club.  He was employed as a mechanic at Georgia Power.  Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, D.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 16 August 1911; pg. 1 col. 5

BLEW OFF HEAD WITH SHOTGUN—D. HARRIS, COLORED, COMMITTED SUICIDE IN THE CITY YESTERDAY MORNING.

            D. Harris, a well-known Brunswick negro, employed as porter at the store of S.H. Kress & Co., shortly after 8 o’clock yesterday morning, blew the entire top portion of his head off with a single barrel shotgun at his home, 1902 London street.
            Harris reported for duty at the Kress store yesterday morning, but remained about the store for only a short time, returning to his home. Here he planned to suicide and, failing in his first effort, the negro deliberately placed another shell in the gun, pulled the trigger for the second time and scattered portions of his skull and brains all over the room.
            Neighbors heard the first discharge of the gun, but paid very little attention to it. In a few minutes the second report was heard and then the police were notified. Officers responded at once and upon entering Harris’s [sic] room they were shocked to see the dead negro lying on the floor with his head almost entirely shot off. The shot from the first discharge of the gun had entered the side of the wall the negro evidently missing his aim but the entire second load entered his head with the desired result.
            The negro did not leave any note or anything to indicate why he desired to end his life, but it is understood that he has been in bad health. In his pockets was found a note book containing several references to his intention to end his life.
            Harris was 35 years of age and leaves a widow and one child.

HARRIS, Elizabeth (Price)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 22 June 1971; pg. 3 cols. 7-8

SERVICES FOR MRS. HARRIS ON WEDNESDAY

            Mrs. Elizabeth Price Harris, 60, died in Chattahoochee, Fla., Sunday after a short illness.  She was a native of Brunswick and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
            She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. M.A. Robinson, McDonough; two sons, D.F. Harris, Smyrna, and Major J.R. Harris, Fort Hood, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. George Dekle, Brunswick, and Mrs. Rollena Parker, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; two brothers, J.M. Price and D.K. Price, both of Brunswick; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services under the direction of the Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the graveside in Palmetto Cemetery, with the Rev. Rudolph Dixon of the McKendree United Methodist Church officiating.  The body will remain in the chapel of the funeral home until the hour of services.  The family will be at the residence of George Dekle at 3201 Treville Ave.

HARRIS, Ellen (Francis)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 8 March 1973; pg. 14 col. 1

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. HARRIS TO BE ON SUNDAY

            Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Harris who died Sunday at the Brunswick hospital after a short illness will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. J.P. Allen officiating.
            Burial will follow at the Upper Mill Cemetery in Darien.
            A native of Darien, Mrs. Harris had lived in Glynn County for the past 60 years and was a retired midwife.  She was a member of the Household of Ruth, Mount Sinai and Beautiful Light Church and president of the Pastor Aid Club at Friendship Baptist Church.
            Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Inez Hose, Mrs. Estella Jones, both of Brunswick and Mrs. Gertrude Thompson of Orange, N.J.; a son, James E. Harris of New York City; 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
            Pallbearers will be Eustice Williams, Robert Florence, Martin Ingram, George Muse, Paul Walker and J.C. Conway.
            Halls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, Frances Elizabeth (Holmes)
From a Brunswick Newspaper (from H.R. Symons); Tuesday 7 June 1898

OBITUARY—Sudden Death of Mrs. Harris at Her Home Tuesday

            Mrs. W.H. Harris died very suddenly at her residence on the corner of F street and Cochran avenue yesterday morning. The immediate cause of her death was convulsions, and the circumstances surrounding her sudden end were such as to render it peculiarly sad.
            The evening before Mrs. Harris, who had been complaining for some time, had several convulsions, from which she apparently recovered. After arising yesterday morning, however, she was suddenly seized with another paroxysm, from which she never recovered, death coming to her relief in less than an hour.
            Mrs. Harris, who was the wife of the well-known carpenter of that name, leaves several children and a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.

The Brunswick Call; Wednesday 8 June 1898; pg. 1 col. 6

A SAD DEATH

            Mrs. W.H. Harris, wife of contractor W.H. Harris, died yesterday morning of heart failure.  The deceased lady was well and hearty up to a few moments before her death.  Mrs. Harris leaves a husband and five little motherless children to mourn her loss, besides her brothers, Messrs. Scott, Alex and Dempre Holmes and one sister, Miss Mamie Holmes.  The funeral will occur from her late residence on corner F street and Cochran avenue at 9 o’clock this morning.

HARRIS, Francis Henry
The Brunswick News; Sunday 19 February 1905; pg. 1 col. 6

LITTLE FRANCES HARRIS DEAD—Six-Year-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Harris Died Yesterday.

            Little Francis Harris, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Harris died yesterday afternoon at [three] o’clock after a short illness. [The little] fellow was perfectly well Friday evening when he ate some [torn] for supper and after [torn] of his aunt crank [torn]. He was taken sick [during the] and grew rapidly worse although [the] physicians were called and [torn] possible was done to save his life.
            The little boy was unusually bright and lovable and was the idol of his home and his parents are prostrated with grief over his sudden death.
            Funeral arrangements had note been completed last night awaiting the arrival of his brother John D. Harris of Jacksonville. It will probably occur tomorrow.

The Brunswick News; Tuesday 21 February 1905; pg. 1 col. 6

LITTLE FRANCIS HARRIS BURIED

            The funeral of little Francis Harris occurred Sunday afternoon from the family residence, Rev. Wyllys Rede officiating. The interment was in Oak Grove cemetery where the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the family lot. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: T.W. Wrench, J.T. Lambright, C.H. Wimberly and B.F. Mann.

HARRIS, Frank Henry
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 8 March 1932; pg. 8 col. 3

COL. FRANK H. HARRIS PASSES AWAY TODAY—DEAN OF LOCAL BAR AND AGED CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIES AT HOME HERE

            Col. Frank Henry Harris, 85, dean of the Brunswick bar and one of the last two surviving Confederate veterans living in Glynn county, died at his home here at 11 o’clock this morning, following an illness of some time.  Col. Harris had been ill at his home for weeks, but his condition was not critical until last week, when he suffered an injury in a fall at his residence.  Because of his advanced age the accident proved serious and his condition had been critical for the past few days.
            Col. Harris, often called the “boy soldier of the confederacy”, was born at Wood Hill, Richmond county, Georgia, Nov. 24, 1846.  He enlisted in company B, 27^th Georgia infantry of the Confederate army in that county May 16, 1863, when only 17 years of age and he served continuously through the war.  On June 3, the same year, he was appointed a fourth corporal, and several weeks later, was made a fifth sergeant.  He was with General Joseph E. Johnstone’s [sic] army when it surrendered at Greensboro, N.C., April 26, 1865, then being a member of the company commanded by Capt. Edward Tatnall Miller.
            Since the war Col. Harris had always taken a leading part in the Confederate veterans organization and had many times served as commander of John B. Gordon camp of this city.  He attended many of the reunions and always manifested great interest in the Confederacy.
            The deceased was a grandson of john Milton, of Georgia, an historical character and of fame in the Continental army.  He was also a grandson of Lewis Arthur Harris, a soldier of the war of 1812.
            Col. Harris was admitted to the bar May 3, 1873, and with they exception of eight years he resided in Tampa, practiced his profession in this city.  He was one of the workers assisting in the establishment of the Democratic party in the reconstruction days, and although a mere boy, he did great work with the leaders of his party.
            Mr. Harris was the youngest child of Benjamin and Maria Milton Harris.  In September, 1870, he was married to Caroline Margaret Wade, of Savannah, and to this union five children were born, four of whom survive, John L. Harris, of Tampa, Mrs. Hayden McKay, Miss Meta Harris and Mrs. William Bruand, all of this city.  After the death of his first wife he was later married to Miss Louise Westberry, of this city, and to this union one child was born, who passed away at the age of five.
            During all of the years that Col. Harris practiced law in Brunswick he was considered one of the leading members of the bar and he continued his practice until unable to do so because of illness a short time ago.  He had served as judge of the old Glynn county court, and had always been considered an able jurist.
            Funeral services will be held from St. Marks Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, with the Rev. Royal K. Tucker, rector, officiating and Mortician Edo Miller in charge.  The funeral will be attended by the Brunswick Riflemen and the members of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias.  Active pall bearers will be H.F. duBignon, A.O. Townsend, Millard Reese, D.W. Krauss, Frank M. Scarlett, A.A. Nathan.  Members of the Brunswick Bar Association will act as honorary pall bearers.

HARRIS, George
The Brunswick News; Saturday 7 October 1972; pg. 15 col. 3

George Harris Dies Early Today After Brief Illness

        George Harris, 65, of Valona, died at the Brunswick hospital early today after a short illness.
        He had been a resident of Valona for the past 25 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Darien.  He was a member of Live Oak Lodge 137, Masons, a member of the Alee Temple Shrine of Savannah, a member of the O.E.S. Live Oak Chapter 331, a Past Patron of the Live Oak Chapter 331.  He was a commercial fisherman.
        Harris is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Driggers Harris of Valona; a step-son, Robert Garrett of West Virginia; a sister, Mrs. C.L. Crumbly of Ocala, Fla.; a brother Sam Harris of Oak Hill, Fla.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
        Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. B.E. Hannah and the Rev. Marien Mullis officiating.  Interment will follow at Brunswick Memorial Park.
        Active pallbearers will be Harry Thomas, Charles Thomas, Reginald Sawyer, E.B. Kennedy, Jack D'Antignac, and Monroe Graham.
        Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Hurley Jones, Dr. E.R. Jennings, Dr. B.A. Addison, Dr. A.W. Strickland, Dr. Richard Egan, Live oak Lodge 137, F. & A.M., and the O.E.S. 331.
        The body will remain in the chapel for the services.
        Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, Herbert
The Brunswick News; Saturday 14 August 1976; pg. 2A col. 4

HARRIS FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY

            Funeral services for Herbert Harris, who died Thursday at the Brunswick hospital, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Needwood Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Eliza Fields Cemetery at Needwood.
            Harris, formerly of 2108 5^th St., was a veteran of the Korean conflict, a member of the Needwood Baptist Church, a former employee of the Georgia Power Co. and a member of the American Legion Post 507.
            He is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harris of Needwood; two brothers, Raymond and Clarence Harris, both of Brunswick; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Frazier; his grandmother, Mrs. Edna Mae Davis of Brunswick; and an uncle, two aunts, and other relatives and friends.
            Members of the American Legion post 507 are requested to meet at the post at 11:00 a.m. Sunday for services.
            Darien Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, Isabella M. (Clubb)
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 11 June 1881; pg. 3 col. 2

            We note this week the death of Mrs. Lewis Harris, which occurred on Saturday last, after a long and tedious illness.

HARRIS, James Alexander “Erastus”
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 25 July 1922; pg. 1 col. 6

ERASTUS HARRIS, WELL KNOWN YOUNG CITIZEN, PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY

            The scores of friends of Erastus Harris, well known young citizen, were shocked and grieved when they learned of his death, which came suddenly Sunday night while he was on his way home from religious services.
            For several days Mr. Harris has complained of pains in his stomach but it was not thought that anything serious would result. Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, who reside out in Urbana, were on their way home when they found Mr. Harris a short distance from their house lying on the ground and suffering intense pain. He was given a dose of medicine and walked to the Davis home, laid down on the porch but before a physician could read him had breathed his last.
            It appears that Mr. Harris had buttermilk and collard greens for his dinner and lemonade and cake afterwards, this brought on acute indigestion, followed by apoplexy, it is stated.
            Deceased was married and leaves, besides his wife, two children, Laura Belle, three, and William, two years of age. Besides these he leaves his father, William Harris, brother, William Harris, Jr., and one sister, Mrs. Henry Bell, as well as other relatives.
            The funeral, which was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the home in Urbana, was conducted by Rev. D. Watson Winn, of Christ church, Frederica, and was one of the largest here recently. All the rolling stock of the Independent Transfer Company, with the exception of trucks was in the long cortege. Deceased had long been a valued member of the force of this company and was held in high esteem by it. The pall bearers were selected from among those of the company with whom he had labored for many months and with whom he was popular.
            The death of this popular young Brunswick citizen carried sorrow to many. He was jovial, hardworking and held the respect and esteem of everybody who knew him.

HARRIS, Jerry
The Brunswick News; Thursday 3 March 1977; pg. 2A col. 1

NEEDWOOD MAN DIES SUNDAY

            Jerry Harris, a resident of the Needwood community, died at the Brunswick hospital Sunday. He was a life long resident of Glynn County and a member of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Needwood.
            Survivors include his wife, Leola Polite Harris of Needwood; a daughter, Margaret Harris and two sons, Raymond and Clarence Harris, all of Brunswick; five grandsons, six granddaughters and a number of nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Needwood Baptist Church with interment to follow at Eliza Fields Cemetery at Boy’s Estate.
            The Darien Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

HARRIS, John
The Georgian (Savannah, GA); Saturday 21 April 1827; pg. 2 col. 5

DIED—On the 6^th inst. JOHN HARRIS, Esq. a very worth [sic] and highly respected citizen of Glynn County.

HARRIS, John Lewis
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 10 May 1879; pg. 3 col. 2

DEATH OF JUDGE HARRIS

            He is gone!  He passed away about nine o’clock on Monday night last, calmly and quietly, though rather suddenly.  He has been suffering for some time past with rheumatism, but was considered much better.  At eight o’clock on Monday night he was seized with a convulsion, from which he never rallied, nor was he again conscious.
            Of his noble qualities of head and heart we fain would speak, for none feel for him a warmer attachment than the writer, but language fails us, and we leave to abler pens this sad but loving duty.  Our whole community is saddened by this unexpected blow, and bow in meek submissions to the ‘hand that smites.”

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

            The Glynn County Agricultural Association met at 11 A.M., at office J.M. Dexter and was called to order by James M. Couper, President, and after the transaction of regular business, the following resolution was offered:
            RESOLVED, that this Association have heard of the death of Hon. J.L. Harris, with deep sorrow and regret, and hereby express our sympathy with the bereaved family in their great affliction, and bow in submission to the will of Him who giveth and taketh away.

J.M. DEXTER, Sec’y.

Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 10 May 1879; pg. 3 col. 3

THE FUNERAL

            On Wednesday afternoon last, our people turned out en masse to pay the last tribute to our esteemed townsmen, Judge John L. Harris, whose death is mentioned elsewhere in these columns.  At 3:30 sharp the hearse containing his remains left his residence, followed by quite a procession, and wended its way to the Methodist Church, where was assembled an immense number of people.  Here was read the usual burial service of the M.E. Church by the pastor, Rev. R.L. Honiker, in an impressive manner, which, interspersed with appropriate music by the choir, made that vast assemblage pause and think, and in many a heart, no doubt, came up the unwelcome thought, “I, too, must die.”
            The procession was then formed in the following order:
            Brunswick Brass Band,
            Oceanic Fire Company,
            Mayor and Alderman,
            Hearse, with the legal fraternity as pall-bearers,
            Pastor,
            Family and kindred of deceased,
            Citizens generally.
            Of this last class we might well say “their name was Legion,” for it comprised scores from every class of society.  From the highest to the lowest, all seemed anxious to add their mite in swelling this last tribute to the memory of one beloved by all.
            As the procession moved forward, the Band played appropriate airs, and the vast assemblage moved silently on to Oak Grove Cemetery, where we laid him down to rest, waiting the last trump that shall wake his sleeping ashes.
            In the death of Judge John L. Harris, our people have met a loss not yet realized.  The rich and the poor alike will miss him, for he was a friend to all.
            To that aged mother, now ripe for the better land, that fond and devoted wife and partner, that only daughter and child, and those sad brothers, all mourning because “he is not,” we extend the heartfelt sympathy of one who has drunk of the cup of sorrow, and knows full well its deepest bitterness.
            The deceased was fifty-six years of age.

Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 10 May 1879; pg. 3 col.

IN MEMORIAM

            At a meeting of the members of the bar in the city of Brunswick, held on the sixth day of May, 1879, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
            WHEREAS, In the dispensation of a mysterious Providence, our esteemed brother, the Hon. John L. Harris, Judge of the Brunswick Circuit, has been taken from earth, its cares, troubles, trials, and duties, to another, and we trust and believe a better world, where sorrow and suffering and pain are unknown;
            AND WHEREAS, It is fit and proper that we who were so closely associated with him in the daily walks of life, as lawyer, jurist and companion, should take some action whereby our respect for his memory may be placed on record, and our share in the last sad tribute of respect at his funeral be defined, therefore
            Be it resolved, That in his death the community have lost a true and tried and able champion of their rights and interests, and able lawyer and jurist, a benevolent, kind hearted, genial man, whose failings, if he had them, leaned to virtue’s side, whose loss leaves a blank in our community, and is a misfortune to the whole State of Georgia, and to us who were so closely associated with him by professional and business relations, a loss impossible of description.
            Resolved, That the deepest sympathy is felt for each member of his family thus suddenly deprived of father, husband, brother, son and uncle, and that each of us hereby tender, as individuals and as a body, our heartfelt sympathy for them in this hour of deep gloom and sorrow, only relieved by the proud consciousness that his was a life well spent.
            Resolved, That each member of the Bar will, for the space of thirty days from this date wear crape on his left arm as a tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased, and that crape be placed upon the outer door of each law office until after the funeral, and that we will attend the funeral in a body.
            Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the family of the deceased, and another cop furnished to the editor of the Advertiser for publication, with a request that other papers throughout the State will copy the same.
            Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the Chairman of this meeting, whose duty it shall be to draft for publication and presentation to the members of his family an article giving a brief resume of his life and services, expressive of our respect for his memory, and that the Savannah News, Telegraph and Messenger.  Atlanta Constitution and Augusta Constitutionalist and other papers throughout the State be requested to publish the same as a matter of public interest.

M.L. MERSHON, Ch’m.
W.E. KAY, Secretary.

Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 17 May 1879; pg. 1 cols. 3-6

TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF THE HON. JOHN L. HARRIS BY THE BRUNSWICK BAR

            Death loves a shining mark, and when a man is stricken down by that grim power, who has exercised a large influence upon his section and his State, has formed a large circle of acquaintance, and is esteemed and loved for his many excellent qualities of head and heart, we pause and realize more deeply the old, old truth that all must die, and that the day, the hour, or the month, or year of Death’s coming are mysteries which we cannot pierce and fathom and understand.
            Where is Judge Harris?  But three weeks ago he sat upon the bench in the exercise of all his intellectual faculties, strong, capable, earnest and conscientious in the performance of his duty as the interpreter of the law to the people, the arbitrator of their disputes, the head of that system of jurisprudence for his circuit, which in the civilization of the present day replaces the violent modes of settlement of barbarous times.
            Home, from Ware Superior Court, with his family, he complained of a cold, contracted at Ware during the fearful storm of last month, which we all so well remember, and took his bed, no one dreaming (unless, perhaps, he may have had a premonition of the end) of any fatal result.  Fever set in, but was kept under control.—His mind, with a few exceptions when the fever was upon him, remained bright and clear.  The play of his genial humor enlivened the sick room.  A table by the head of his bed was covered with the books of his favorite authors.  Every year since he arrived at mature manhood he has renewed his acquaintance with Latin and Greek, reading the Greek Testament, Horace, Virgil and other authors, and those books had been read by him on the day he died, and lay upon his table, where he had laid them on the night of the 5th, when death came so suddenly into his peaceful home and took husband, son, father, uncle, brother, away from the cares of earth to another and a better world.
            Only last Saturday he was sitting on his front porch in the beautiful sunset hour of that charming May day, with his family and friends gathered around him, discoursing in his quaintly humorous way of many things, and then as in the past days of his illness the news came to our people that he was better and would soon be able to again resume his work as Judge of the circuit.  So fully was this believed that his physician, who had visited him daily, felt fully authorized to leave his bedside to attend the medical and health conventions in Atlanta.  So fully was it believed by our people, that many of his best and closest friends, knowing that he had many visitors, fearful that they might weary him by a visit, stayed away, believing they would soon meet him on the streets, and be able to congratulate him upon his recovery.  Monday evening, upon the night upon which he died, the Bar met informally to consult about Camden and Charlton Superior Court, and proposed on the next day to send a committee to consult with him as to the propriety of asking another Judge to hold those courts.
            Monday night he sat in his bed talking with his family until 9 P.M., when suddenly, without premonition or warning of any kind, he was seized with a convulsion, which lasted but a moment, and although every effort was made to revive him, all efforts were fruitless, and there is little doubt that the first seizure was his death struggle.  The blow to his family and friends, and to the community, was all the more fearful from its suddenness.  It is believed the immediate cause of his death was rheumatism of the heart.
            While his intellectual faculties remained bright and active to the last, he has been failing in health for years, and it is believed that he has felt conscious of the approach of death, and has kept it from family and friends out of regard for their feelings.
            Yesterday the community paid the last sad tribute of respect to his memory, and such a funeral gathering has not been known here for years, if ever before.  The bright and beautiful flowers of May which he loved so well, were sent and placed upon his coffin in rich profusion.  The Bar, the Masonic fraternity, the fire company and band, and the Mayor and Council, attended in a body.  The church was filled to overflowing.  Rich and poor, old and young, all classes, colors and conditions gathered around his open grave, attesting the love and respect he had inspired by his long life of usefulness and benevolence.
            At a meeting of the Bar on the 6th day of May, 1879, the morning after his death, the undersigned were appointed a committee to perform the painful yet pleasing task of preparing a short sketch of his life, services and character for publication.  We approach the task with diffidence and ask that any mistake or failure on our part may be condoned and forgiven, in view of the deep respect and love which we, in common with each member of the Bar of the circuit and of the people thereof, entertained for him.
            Judge Harris was born near Augusta, in Richmond county, at the old homestead named “Woodhill.”  The Miltons were related to the family on the mother’s side, the Secretary of State of that name being the grandfather of Judge Harris.  Gov. John Milton, of Florida, was his cousin.
            He was born in May, 1823, making him fifty-six years of age at the time of his death.  He attended a school in Richmond county, kept by a Mr. Gardiner, another kept by Mr. Edmund Graves, and another by a gentleman named Scruggs; and from there went to Pendleton, S.C., and attended a classical school taught by a Dr. Wayland.  In his childhood his mind was very bright and active, giving promise of a bright future.  At Dr. Wayland’s school he took a high rank as classical scholar, which he has sustained through life.
            From there he went to Asheville, North Carolina, to a school taught by Dr. Dickson, where he remained for two years, and was prepared to enter Columbia College, but by reason of the losses sustained by his father in the crisis of 1842-43, it was impossible to carry out that intention.  Dr. Dickson, who took a great interest in his welfare, then took him back to Asheville as assistant teacher, undertaking to complete his education.  But shortly after this Dr. Dickson changed his plans, breaking up his school, and Judge Harris returned to Pendleton, South Carolina, and started a classical school himself, continuing it for a year, when he returned to Augusta and commenced the study of the law under Judge Starnes; was admitted to the bar in Augusta, practiced there for some time; removing to Atlanta in 1848, where he continued the practice of the law.  He held the position of City Attorney for a number of years, and was elected a member of the Legislature from Fulton county in 1855; removed to Brunswick in 1857, going into partnership with his brother, Benjamin F. Harris, in the practice of the law.
            In 1858 he was elected for the Legislature to fill a vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. J.W. Moore; and in the ensuing year was elected for the full term in the Lower House on the same ticket with the Hon. Thomas Butler King, who was elected Senator, both being elected upon the issue of State aid—and in the House, during his term, was a consistent, earnest and able advocate of State aid, making an argument in its favor which commanded the admiration even of it opponents.  He was a member of the Secession Convention from the county of Glynn, being elected with Dr. D.H.B. Troup, and advocated secession.
            When the war came on he enlisted as a private in the Brunswick Riflemen, in May, 1861; was promoted to a Corporalship, and upon the reorganization of that corps, two months afterwards, he left that company and joined Captain Hopkins’ company of cavalry as a private.  On the reorganization of Captain Hopkins’ company, he was elected First Lieutenant, and on the organization of the Fourth Georgia Cavalry was elected a Major, and afterwards Lieutenant Colonel, serving in the last named position until the close of the war, and led the regiment in every engagement except at Ocean Pond, Florida, where Colonel Clinch was wounded.
            After the war he returned to his home in Richmond county, at the old homestead, where his wife and family had remained, and commenced farming, going resolutely to work to rebuild the shattered fortunes of himself and family.  In the autumn of 1865 he removed from there to Waresboro, in Ware county, and again took up the practice of his profession, at once taking the position of leading lawyer of his circuit.  In 1868 he stumped the First Congressional district for General Gordon for Governor, and Seymour and Blair for President and Vice President.  His name was before the Congressional Convention of that year, but he was disqualified at that time, and therefore did not receive the nomination.  In 1870 he was solicited to be a candidate for Congress from the First Congressional district, but declined on account of ill health in a humorous but earnest article in the Savannah News.
            In 1872, ’74, ’76, ’78, Judge Harris’ name was frequently mentioned in connection with the nomination for Congress, but in each instance he declined to allow his name used.
            In 1870 he removed from Ware county to his farm in Glynn county, practicing law in Brunswick in partnership with William Williams, Esq.  He removed to Brunswick in the fall of 1871, continuing the practice of the law until January, 1873, when he was appointed Judge of the Superior Court of the Brunswick Circuit by Governor Smith, and to which position he was elected in December, 1878.
            Thus briefly we have sketched the main incidents of his life.  There is much, did space permit, which might be said of his life and character.  Much which did not relate to his public life, but to the man in the family relation and a private citizen.  In his family relations he was a kind and loving son to the aged mother who mourns his loss.  A loving husband and father to his wife and daughter so suddenly left in mourning.  A true brother, an affectionate uncle, a faithful friend.  Yet he was more than this.  He was the friend of the weak, the wayward, the poor, the unfortunate, both in word and deed.  His charity and benevolence was not of the order which is blazoned from the house tops, but it ever responded to the cry of distress and trouble.
            We have seen nothing more touching than the gathering of the mass of colored people who mourned yesterday his loss in the cemetery and reverently laid their offering of flowers on his grave.  They knew he was their friend; they knew he had dealt justly by them in the court house and in the every day affairs of life.
            Of Judge Harris as a lawyer, there is no need to speak.  He was well known as an able, fearless and untiring advocate—indeed, was better known in that sense than as a Judge.  The play of his humor, the magnetism of his manner, captivated juries and won verdicts.  His was the light armor of forensic effort.  Heavy blows were not his forte, but the flash of his weapon was bright, its point sharp and piercing, well fitted to his purpose.  But his attacks seldom left a sting behind them, and if he has, after his thirty-odd years of practice, made a permanent enemy in Georgia or elsewhere we have yet to know it.  As an orator, and especially as an orator before the people in the discussion of public questions, he was popular and powerful, controlling his audiences with that power which, for want of a better word, we call personal magnetism, and carrying them captive whatever their previous convictions while the spell was on them.
            He had faults, and who not but they were of the lighter order, and overbalanced by his many good qualities of head and heart.  His loss is not a loss to his family alone, or to the people of our city, his adopted home.  We mourn his loss, and Southern Georgia also is in mourning, and the sad refrain is echoed back from the hills and valleys of North Georgia, where his early life was spent.  His death has left a blank.  His memory will remain green in the hearts of the thousands who knew and loved him, through the years which are to come.  Requiescat in peace.

C.P. GOODYEAR,
A.J. CROVATT,
IRA E. SMITH,
Committee.

            The above report was on motion unanimously adopted.

M.L. MERSHON,
Chairman Meeting Brunswick Bar.

W.E. Kay, Secretary.

HARRIS, Leola (Dart)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 21 January 1978; pg. 2 col. 1

LEOLA HARRIS RITES TO BE HELD SUNDAY

            Funeral services for Leola Dart Harris, 59, of Brookman who died Tuesday night at the Brunswick hospital, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Bryant Baptist Church with the Rev. J.F. Mann officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            She was a life long resident of Glynn County and a member of Bryant Baptist Church. She was employed at the Brunswick hospital.
            Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Macula Thompson of Brunswick; six sisters, Mrs. Irene Beckley, Mrs. Aretha Lang, Mrs. Ethel Baldwin, Miss Ernestine Dart, Miss Virgie Tukes, all of Brunswick, and Mrs. Noene [sic] Page of Newark, N.J.; two brothers, Earl Dart Jr. and Freddie Dart, both of Brunswick; and four granddaughters, six great grandchildren, three aunts, an uncle, several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            Active pallbearers will be Glanton Blue, Moses Chestnut, Otis Robbins, Robert Brown, Willie Smiley and Samuel Griffin.
            The family will be at the home of her daughter at Route 5, Box 157, Sterling.
            Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, Leola NaDeah (Smith)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 16 March 1995; pg. 3A col. 5

LEOLA N. HARRIS FUNERAL SATURDAY

            The funeral for Leola NaDeah Smith Harris, 59, of the Needwood Community will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Needwood Baptist Church with the Rev. C.S. McDew officiating. Burial will follow in Eliza Field, Youth Estate.
            She died Sunday at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.
            The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The body will be in the church one hour prior to the service.
            Pallbearers will be members of the Workmen’s Club. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and officers of the church.
            Surviving are her husband, Clarence Harris of the Needwood Community; a daughter, Patricia Rutledge of Brunswick; her mother, Adell Smith of Brunswick; five brothers, Charlie Smith, Robert Smith, Henry Smith Jr., Melvin Smith, and George Smith, all of Brunswick; three sisters, Willie Mae Green, Earnestine Boyd, and Diane Stallworth, all of Brunswick; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
            The Glynn County native was retired from Rich-SeaPak Seafood Co. and was a ember of Macedonia Baptist Church in Sterling.
            Hall, Jones, and Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, Margaret
The Brunswick News; Monday 1 May 1989; pg. 3A col. 4

HARRIS FUNERAL TO BE TUESDAY

            The funeral for Margaret Harris of Brunswick will be held Tuesday. She died April 27 at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
            The 1 p.m. rites will be held in the chapel of Hall and Jones Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Elizafield Cemetery at Youth Estate. The Rev. M.C. Denegal will officiate. Friends of the family will act as pallbearers.
            Survivors are a daughter, Sandra Lynette Frazier of Brunswick; and two brothers, Raymond Harris of Brunswick and Clarence Harris of Needwood.
            She was a native of Glynn County.
            Hall and Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, Melvina (Paulk)
The Brunswick News; Friday 7 May 1993; pg. 3A col. 6

MELVINA P. HARRIS FUNERAL SATURDAY

            The funeral for Melvina Paulk Harris, 89, of Brunswick will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. W.T. Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            She died Monday at Medical Arts Center of Coastal Georgia.
            Pallbearers will be the men of the family.  Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Bethel Baptist Church.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour before the service.
            The family will receive friends at 921 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd tonight and Saturday.
            Surviving are a sister, Nancy Williams of Miami, Fla.; a brother, Foster Paulk Jr. of Sarasota, Fla.; two stepsisters, Bertha Jones of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Cora Walker of Miami; six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several other relatives.
            The Coffee County native and had lived [sic] in Glynn County for over 50 years.  She was retired and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS, Rosa Etelyn
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 1 February 2000; pg. 4A col. 1

ROSA HARRIS—Rosa Harris, 92, of Brunswick died Tuesday at the Sun Bridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Arrangements will be announced by Chapman Funeral Chapel.

The Brunswick News; Wednesday 2 February 2000; pg. 4A col. 2

ROSA HARRIS

            Rosa Etelyn Harris, 92, of Brunswick died early Tuesday morning at Sunbridge Health Care Center.
            The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Chapman Funeral Chapel with Grover Meeks and the Rev. John Harris officiating.  Burial will be at Palmetto Cemetery.
            The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 tonight at the funeral home.
            Pallbearers will be John Green, Al Chapman, Jenning Overstreet, James Elledge and Jerry Reeves.
            Surviving are two daughters, Cloveine White and Joyce Green, both of Brunswick; two brothers, John White of Adairsville and Franklin White of Brunswick; three sisters, Goldie Motes of Macon, Carine Lumas of Oklahoma City, Ok. And Mary Lillie of Gainesville; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.
            A native of Bath, S.C., she lived in Brunswick most of her life and was a homemaker.  She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

HARRIS, Ruth Myddelton
The Brunswick News; Thursday 13 May 1993; pg. 3A col. 6

RUTH M. HARRIS DIES EARLY TODAY

            Ruth Myddelton Harris, 94, died early today at Heritage Inn Nursing Home on St. Simons Island.
            A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Simons Presbyterian Church.
            Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth H. Harris of St. Simons; a niece, a nephew and a number of other relatives.
            Miss Harris was active as a Sunday School teacher, serving the First Presbyterian Church in Brunswick and Covenant Presbyterian in Charlotte, N.C., among others.
            Miss Harris taught in the Camden County and Glynn County school systems before taking a district post with the Girl Scouts of America.
            She also worked as southeast coordinator of the Tuberculosis Association in Charlotte, and prior to retirement had lived in Charleston, S.C., and Richmond, Va.

HARRIS, Samuel James
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 26 March 1946; pg. 8 col. 4

SAMUEL J. HARRIS DIED YESTERDAY

            Samuel James Harris, 69, a resident of Brunswick practically all of his life, passed away at the City Hospital yesterday afternoon, following an illness of three or four months. He resided with a daughter, Mrs. Annie King, 114 Glynnvilla.
            Survivors include eight children, Mrs. King, Mrs. Lana Dixon, Mrs. Florence Jones, Mrs. Catherine Crosby, Ned, Raymond, and Nick Harris all of this city, and I.C. Harris, of Nebraska. Five sisters, one brother, 28[?] grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
            Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Advent Christian church, with the Rev. W.F. Jamison officiating. The body will be taken today to 2201 M street to remain until the hour of the funeral. Pallbearers will be Bill, Earl and Mac Harris, Robert Jones, James and Major King. Arrangements are in charge of Mortician Edo Miller.

HARRIS, William Henry Jr.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 3 May 1945; pg. 8 col. 4

WILLIAM HARRIS DIES EARLY TODAY

            William H. Harris, 54, 1627 Goodyear avenue, a resident of Brunswick all of his life, passed away early today at the hospital in Homerville. He was carried there about a week ago. Mr. Harris had been in bad health for the past several years.
            He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. H.M. Bell.
            Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the residence, to be conducted by the Rev. John Sharp of the First Methodist church, burial to be in Palmetto cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home.

HARRIS, William Henry Sr.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 5 February 1925; pg. 8 col. 3

WILLIAM H. HARRIS, OLD CITIZEN, DIES AT HOME IN URBANA

            Following a stroke of paralysis just two weeks ago today, William H. Harris, seventy-six years of age, passed away at his home in Urbana shortly after 10 o’clock this morning and the funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. D. Watson Winn, of Christ church, Frederica, and interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery, in charge of Undertaker J.D. Baldwin.
            Deceased was born in Brunswick on May 29^th, 1848, and has lived here all of his life, following the carpenter trade until his health became so that he was unable to work. He leaves one son, W.H. Harris, Jr., and one daughter, Mrs. H.M. Bell, both of this city, and besides these he leaves a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
            Being one of the city’s oldest residents, Mr. Harris was known by many and esteemed by all.

The Brunswick News; Friday 6 February 1925; pg. 3 col. 1

FUNERAL OF W.H. HARRIS HELD THIS AFTERNOON—The funeral of William H. Harris, whose death was reported in these columns yesterday, is being held this afternoon from his late home in Urbana and is being conducted by Rev. D. Watson Winn, of St. Simons. Many friends of the deceased and his family are attending and the floral offerings are both bountiful and beautiful.  Interment is being held in Oak Grove cemetery.

HARRISON, Alice (McDonald)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 23 April 1953; pg. 14 col. 5

MRS. N.B. HARRISON DIES EARLY TODAY; FUNERAL ON FRIDAY

            Mrs. Alice Harrison, widow of the late Nathan B. Harrison, passed away at an early hour today after an extended illness.  She was one of Brunswick’s oldest and best known residents.
            Born in Camden County January 31, 1868, Mrs. Harrison was married to Mr. Harrison October 19, 1888, and she had made her home here for many years.
            Mrs. Harrison had been a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church and for years a member of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  In her earlier life she was unusually active in religious and social affairs.  She counted her many friends among all classes in the city, and she was loved by all of them.  Mrs. Harrison was known for her many acts of charity, her interest in others, and her willingness to always do anything possible for friends as well as her family.
            She is survived by five children, Mrs. Clyde Z. Walker, Decatur; Mrs. Isaac M. Aiken and Thomas D. Harrison, Brunswick; Spencer A. Harrison, Atlanta, and John P. Harrison, Piedmont, Ala., and the following grandchildren:  Mrs. Walter Rylander, Americus; I.M. Aiken, Jr., Augusta; Harrison Aiken, U.S. Air Force; T.D. Harrison, Jr., Philadelphia; Misses Alice, Ellen and Mary V. Harrison and John P. Harrison, all of Piedmont, Ala.  Two great grandchildren also survive.
            Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the First Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. E.J. Garbutt, assisted by the Rev. Talbert Morgan of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Miller Funeral Home.  Pallbearers will be Dr. Robert S. Burford, Judge Frank M. Scarlett, Bernard N. Nightingale, E.J. Gayner III, W.E. Geiger, Walter Dunwody, Harry Parker and Osborne Morgan.

HARRISON, Ernestine (Shoemaker)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 5 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 6

            Ernestine Harrison, 65, died Tuesday.  Arrangements will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 6 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 1

            Ernestine (Erni) Harrison, 65, went to be with her Lord and Maker on Nov. 4, 2008, after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer.  She died at home at Belle Point in Brunswick.  She had lived in the Golden Isles area for the last 16 years with her husband of 45 years, Warren E. Harrison.
            Erni was born in Frederick, Md., on Jan. 10, 1943 and lived in the Frederick and Mount Airy, Md., areas for many years.  She and Warren lived for five years in Chicago and Naperville, Ill., before moving back to Maryland in 1987, and after retirement, to St. Simons Island in 1992.  They moved to their beautiful home on the marsh in Belle Point in 2004.
            Erni was a graduate of Frederick High School, member of the band, took various collage [sic] courses and had a degree from the School of landscape Design.  She enjoyed careers in banking and real estate and had her broker’s license.  She also was the office manager for Harrison Tax Consulting in Georgia.
            She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Shoemaker and Mildred (Tregoning) Shoemaker; and brother, Charles Harris.
            Survivors include her husband and three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathi L. Smith and Michael of Brunswick, Toni Smoot of Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and Erin Drury and Don of Brunswick; three grandchildren, Alan L. Brown of Shepherdstown, W. Va., and Joseph Harrison and Shannon Smoot, both of Harpers Ferry; and brother William Shoemaker of Ellicott City, Md.
            A memorial gathering will be held at the family home at a later date.
            In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Animal Control Services of Glynn County.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRISON, Franklin Robert
The Brunswick News; Saturday 17 March 1917; pg. 1 col. 2

WAYNE COUNTY'S OLDEST CITIZEN PASSES AWAY

            F.H. [sic] Harrison, 96 years of age, of near Thallman, passed away early yesterday morning after an illness of many weeks, and the funeral will occur today.
            Deceased was one of the wealthiest men in Wayne county, and was plain to a marked degree, but was always ready to help those who really needed it.  He was well known in Brunswick where he often visited.

HARRISON, Nathan Brown
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 7 April 1919

VETERAN CONDUCTOR DIES ON HIS TRAIN

            Fitzgerald, Ga., April 5—(Special)—N.B. Harrison, a conductor for sixteen years on the A.B.A. railroad, died suddenly on his train this morning between Thalman and Brunswick of Bright’s disease.

HARRISON, Virginia (Brown)
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 4 January 1900

FUNERAL OF MRS. HARRISON—Body Laid to Rest at Waynesville, Ga., Yesterday—The Services.

            Brunswick, Ga., January 3—(Special)—The remains of Mrs. Virginia Harrison, who died in Atlanta New Year’s day, arrive here this morning on the Southern train.  Those who were dearest to her in life, her only son, N.B. Harrison, and her only daughter, Mrs. Spencer R. Atkinson, arrived with her remains on the Southern this morning, where they were joined by Mayor D.D. Atkinson, Judge S.C. Atkinson, Rev. J.B. Game and many others, who took a special on the Plant system for Waynesville, where remains were interred.  Rev. J.B. Game, of the First Methodist church, Brunswick, conducting the ceremony.

HART, J. Freeman
The Brunswick News; Monday 27 April 1959; pg. 16 col. 4

J. FREEMAN HART, MORTICIAN, DIES

            J. Freeman hart, 75, of Macon and Sea Island, and originally a partner in the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home here, died last night in Macon after a brief illness.
            He headed Hart’s Mortuary in Macon.  He some time ago sold his interest in the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home here to his brother-in-law and partner, Dewey Gibson.
            Mr. hart had owned a Sea Island cottage for some 10 years and was a regular visitor here.
            Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Hart’s Mortuary in Macon.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery there.
            Survivors are his wife; one son, J.F. Hart, Jr.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law, Mr. Gibson here.

HART, James William
The Brunswick News; Thursday 4 June 1914; pg. 8 col. 2

FUNERAL OF PROF. J. WILLIAM HART—Sunday afternoon friends followed him to last resting place.

            The following from the Athens Banner tells of the funeral of Prof. J.W. Hart whose tragic death on Jekyl so shocked the people of Brunswick.
            “The funeral of Prof. James William Hart was held Sunday afternoon at six o’clock at Emmanuel church, of which he had been a member since coming to Athens.
            “Scores of sorrowing friends had sent beautiful floral tributes in token of their grief and the floral offering of the State College of Agriculture of which institution’s faculty he had been a popular member, was one of the loveliest ever seen here.
            “The large auditorium of Emmanuel church was filled to its capacity.  Prof. Hart had been a resident of Athens for only a few years, but had made hundreds of warm friends, who deeply lamented his tragic taking off.
            “The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Troy Beatty, rector of Emmanuel church.  The choir sang the songs, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” and “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” and Dr. Beatty read the solemn burial services of the church.
            “The casket was bourne to the hearse by the pall bearers, Dr. A.M. Soule, Prof. M.P. Jarnagin, Mr. M.P. O’Callahan, Dr. Coleman, Mr. C.A. Whittle, Mr. R.T. Goodwyn, Mr. P.W. Vanatter and Mr. J.C. Helmer.  The remains were interred in Oconee cemetery.
            “No death has occurred in recent years that has thrown a greater gloom over Athens.  Prof. Hart was one of the most popular of our citizens and together with his charming family enjoyed the friendship of hundreds of our best people.
            “He had left Athens only because his new position was by far a better position than he had and he deemed it his duty to go.  But for the manifest advantages of his new position he would have remained here, for he was very fond of Athens and was deeply attached to his many friends.
            “Prof. Hart was a man in every way devoted to his duty.  He never shirked anything that was in line with that duty when it became his duty to handle a delicate situation on Jekyl Island, he attempted to do so.  He fell before the deadly fire of a misguided man and laid his life upon the altar of duty.  In this sad hour it may not be much consolation to the bereaved ones but years hence it will be worth much to look back.

HARVEY, Edward J.
The Brunswick Times-Advertiser; Friday 12 April 1895; pg. 4 col. 2

            The funeral of the late Mr. E.J. Harvey occurred this morning at 10 o’clock from McKendree church.  The services were conducted by Rev. G.N. MacDonell assisted by Rev. Ed. F. Cook.  The attendance was very large.  Oglethorpe lodge, K. of P., attended in a body, as did also the employees of the B. and W. shops.

HARVEY, Fannie Letitia (Waldron)
The Macon Telegraph (Macon, GA); Saturday 1 September 1928; pg. 3 col. 2

MRS. FANNIE HARVEY

            BRUNSWICK, Ga., Aug. 31.—Mrs. Fannie Lethia [sic] Harvey, 60, wife of J.G. Harvey, died at her home here after a long illness.
            Mrs. Harvey was born in Pierce county near Blackshear in 1868, and was married to J.G. Harvey of this city in 1883, and removed here in 1887.  She was well known and popular among a large circle of friends.
            Besides her husband, she is survived by four children:  Mrs. Justin LaComb, Mrs. Claire Jones, W.D. Harvey and Ira M. Harvey; three sisters, Mrs. W.E. Fouche; Mrs. W.H. Greenfield, Mrs. J.A. Brown and a brother, B.D. Waldron.
            Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Advent Christian church, of which she had been a member for over 25 years.  Rev. E.C. Hardison, officiating.  The interment was in Palmetto cemetery.
            The pallbearers were, active:  J.M. Armstrong, J.H. Hopkins, W.L. Parker, J.P. Brooks, S. Hadley Brown, J.H. Harrison, A.M. Way, R.M. Brown; honorary, W.R. Skipper, J.E. Register, L.A. Robinson, R.M. Ricks, C.D. Parker, R.L. Noble, J.S. Raffo.

HARVEY, Harriet (Gay)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 21 April 1981; pg. 2A col. 5

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN FLORIDA

            Former Brunswick resident, Mrs. Harriet Gay Harvey, 55, of Newberry, Fla., died in Gainesville, Fla. Monday after a brief illness.
            Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the graveside in Florida. Huggins-Copeland Funeral Home of Gainesville is in charge of arrangements.
            Survivors include two sons, Bill Harvey of Newberry and Skip Harvey of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Janie Harvey McElroy of Newberry; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Gay Blackerby of Brunswick, Viola Gay Collins Hyers of Brunswick and Mary Gay Wood of Eulonia; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

HARVEY, Henry J.
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 17 March 1901

FUNERAL OF MR. H.J. HARVEY—The Knights of Pythias Met the Remains and Attended Services.

            Macon, Ga., March 16.—(Special.)—The remains of H.J. Harvey arrived from Brunswick this afternoon and were met at the depot by relatives, a large circle of friends and members of Central City lodge, Knights of Pythias.  The body was carried direct to Riverside cemetery, where the interment was made.  The deceased was sixty-two years old and had lived in Macon about fifty years.  His wife and three sons survive him.  He died on the day of the anniversary of his marriage.

HARVEY, Ira M.
The Brunswick News; Monday 30 December 1935; pg. 8 col. 4

IRA M. HARVEY, ILL ONLY SHORT TIME, DIED LAST NIGHT

            An illness of only a short time last night proved fatal to Ira M. Harvey, well known and popular resident of Brunswick, who died at his home, 2220 Reynolds street.
            Mr. Harvey was taken ill last week with influenza, which later developed into pneumonia, and although everything possible was done for him, he failed to respond to treatment, and his condition became critical a few days ago.
            Born in Brunswick March 14, 1902, Mr. Harvey would have been 34 years of age on his next birthday.  He had resided in Brunswick all of his life and attended local public schools.  For a number of years he had been an operator at the plant of Hercules Powder Company.
            News of the death of Mr. Harvey caused genuine sorrow today among his unusually large number of friends, many of whom learned only a few days ago that he was seriously ill.
            He is survived by his widow and one little girl, two sisters, Mrs. Claire Jones and Mrs. Justin LaCombe, and one brother, W. Lee Harvey.
            Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 8 o’clock from the Advent Christian church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Edwin O. Hardison, assisted by the Rev. C.C. Davison, of the First Baptist church.  The following friends will act as pallbearers:  Norman Landis, A.H. Reu, Arthur Harrison, Dr. J.B. Avers, R. Maddison, LeRoy Lovett.  Interment will be in Palmetto cemetery.  Mortician Edo Miller is in charge of funeral arrangements.

HARVEY, Janie E. (Kenrick)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 25 May 1927; pg. 8 col. 3

MRS. J.P. HARVEY DIED IN DOUGLAS; IS BURIED HERE

            Mrs. John P. Harvey, for many years a resident of Brunswick, passed away in Douglas yesterday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T.B. Stanford, with whom she was residing.  Mrs. Harvey had been ill for some time.
            The remains were forwarded to this city for interment and the funeral was held at 3 o’clock this afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.A. McLardie [sic], 1421 Union street, Rev. W.P. Blevins and Rev. T.F. Drake conducting the services.  The interment was in Oak Grove cemetery, where her husband, the late J.P. Harvey, was buried a number of years ago.
            Mrs. Harvey spent all of her early years in Brunswick, and resided here for some time following the death of her husband, when she made her home with her daughter.  She had a large circle of friends here among the older residents.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 26 May 1927; pg. 8 col. 4

MRS. J.P. HARVEY BURIED YESTERDAY

            The funeral of Mrs. J.P. Harvey, who passed away Tuesday in Douglas, was held yesterday afternoon and was attended by many friends of the family.  The pall bearers were D.W. Krauss, J.A. Davis, Capt. C.E. Arnold, J.H. Tankersley, Tom Ford, and Ward Lang.  The interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
            Mrs. Harvey, who was 86 years of age, was for years a resident of Brunswick.  Before her marriage she was Miss Jane Kendrick [sic], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Kendrick, who were among Brunswick’s first residents.  She was the widow of the late J.P. Harvey, who, during his entire life resided in Brunswick occupying many positions of honor and trust in the city.
            Mrs. Harvey is survived by the following children:  H.H. Harvey, of Atlanta; Mrs. T.B. Stanford, of Douglas; Mrs. J.A. McLarty and Mrs. J.C. Franklin, of this city.  She is also survived by fifteen grand children and fourteen great grandchildren.

HARVEY, John P.
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 14 November 1894

J.P. HARVEY’S SUDDEN DEATH

            Brunswick, Ga., November 13—(Special)—Brunswick was shocked this morning to learn that John P. Harvey, a prominent citizen, who has occupied many high places of public trust and honor, had died suddenly at midnight, while sitting in a chair at Dr. Hugh Burford’s office.  He was well and hearty all day, but at night began suffering with headache.  He came down town for relief and Dr. Burford gave him an injection of morphine and left the room to go upstairs and finish dressing to answer a sick call.  During an absence of not more than five minutes, he heard Mr. Harvey walking around and coughing, but when he returned Harvey was dead.

The Brunswick Times-Advertiser; Wednesday 14 November 1894; pg. 1 col. 2

THE LAST RITES—The Remains of John P. Harvey Laid to Rest—Under the Sod of Oak Grove—An Impressive Funeral—Fifty Carriages in Line.

            The remains of Brunswick’s dead official, Mr. John P. Harvey, were followed to their eternal place of rest today by a host of friends forming a procession six blocks in length and were interred in the presence of as large a concourse as ever assembled in our oak-shaded city of the dead.
            The remains were conveyed from the residence of the deceased on I street, to McKendree church at 11 a.m.  The church was crowded with sympathizing friends, Rev. Ed. F. Cook, after the singing of “Asleep in Jesus” by the choir, read the ritualistic scripture lesson.  The choir sang, “Jesus, Lover of my Soul,” and Rev. Cook followed with a deeply impressive talk, in which he alluded in the close relationship existing between himself and the deceased, and stated that his feelings were too deep for the usual words of eulogy.  The services were concluded by the singing of a touching solo by Mrs. Ed. F. Cook.
            The procession formed in front of the church and moved down E street with fifty carriages in line.
            The police force, in command of Assistant Chief Levison, and the Oglethorpe and Rathbone Lodges, Knights of Pythias, fifty strong, in command of Captain T. Newman, preceded the carriages.
            The mayor and the entire board of aldermen, in carriages, formed part of the procession.
            The pall-bearers were Messrs. H.J. Read, L.C. Bodet, E. Brobston, A.J. Crovatt, A.D. Gale, Jr., and John C. Green.
            The remains were interred in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery, with the reading of the impressive burial service of the Methodist Church, and the solemn ceremonials of the Knights of Pythias.
            Mr. Henry J. Harvey, of Macon, brother of the deceased; Mrs. E.E. Judge, of Nashville, his sister, and Mrs. J.H. Bryant, of Sparks, Ga., his daughter, were here to attend the funeral.
            The stricken widow was completely prostrated with grief, and unable to attend the funeral.
            And thus passes from our midst one of our best and most favorably known citizens.  Esteemed by all who knew him, and his death sorrowed by an entire community.

HARVEY, John P. c/o
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 23 July 1881; pg. 3 col. 2

            After months of lingering sickness, an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Harvey departed this life last Thursday night.  The little one has never been well since it had measles some months ago.

HARWELL, Jane Rebecca (Shepard)
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 31 May 1897

WIDOW OF REV. HARWELL DIES—Remains Will Be Taken from Brunswick to Jonesboro.

            Brunswick, Ga., May 30.—(Special.)—Mrs. J.R. Harwell, widow of Rev. T.S.L. Harwell, deceased, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.W. Kraus [sic], after an illness of two weeks.
            She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Minnie L. Parker and Mrs. D.W. Krauss.
            The funeral will take place tomorrow at Jonesboro, the former home of Mrs. Harwell.

HARWELL, William LaPrade
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 22 February 1950; pg. 8 col. 4

MAJOR HARWELL DIES EARLY TODAY IN WALDO, ARK.

            Telegraphic information was received today announcing the death of Major W.L. Harwell, former well known Brunswick resident and for many years Glynn county tax collector.
            Major Harwell died early today at the home of his sister, Mrs. D.R. Bussey, in Waldo, Ark. He resided here for may years, leaving Brunswick about 12 years ago.
            During his residence here, Major Harwell was active in military circles and various local civic and other organizations. He at one time commanded the old Brunswick Riflemen and was a major in the Georgia State Guard when he left here.
            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josephine Harwell, two sons, Joe and Marion Harwell, and one daughter, Mrs. Louis O. North, all of this city.
            While funeral arrangements were not complete today, it was announced Major Harwell would be buried in Little Rock National Cemetery.

HASELL, Nathaniel Ingraham Jr.
The Brunswick News; Monday 22 October 1990; pg. 3A col. 6

NATHANIEL HASEL [sic] DIES SUNDAY NIGHT

            Nathaniel Hassell, 76, a resident of St. Simons Island, died Sunday night at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.  Funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced later by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

The Brunswick News; Tuesday 23 October 1990; pg. 3A col. 6

RITES WEDNESDAY FOR BUDDY HASSELL OF ST. SIMONS

            Nathaniel I. “Buddy” Hasell, 76, of St. Simons Island died suddenly at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital Sunday night.
            Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church with the Revs. Thomas Fitzgerald and Michael Delea officiating.  Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be David Davis, Bascom Murrah III, Patrick Murrah, Bascom Murrah IV, John Davis, Lee Murrah, Jack Trout and Tom Dennard.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Neil Sims, Bill Bartlett, Col. W.J. MacPherson, Jimmy Gould, Bill Way, David Gould, Joe Gould, Bill McDonald, George Aycock, Jimmy Bruce, David Boland, Stanley Beach, Hilman Howren, Bill Walker, Dr. J.L. Owens, members of the EAA, Cannon Gould, Lee Howe, Livingston Everett and Eustace Shelfer.
            The body will remain in the funeral home until taken to the church for services.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:30 to 9 tonight.  The family request those wishing to make contributions to Christ Church.
            Survivors are his wife, Jacqueline Vickers Hasell [sic] of St. Simons, two daughters, Barbara H. Murrah of Titusville, Fla., and Jacqueline H. Davis of Tallahassee, Fla., a son Nathaniel Ingraham Hasell Jr. of Dallas, Texas, a sister, Catherine Grider of St. Simons, five grandsons and two granddaughters.
            Hasell was born on St. Simons and moved back to the island in 1974.  He was a graduate of Riverside Academy in Hollywood, Fla. and the University of Georgia in 1932 where he was commandant of the ROTC.
            He joined the war effort as an instructor for the 63^rd Army Airforce Flight Training Detachment in Douglas.  During World War II, he entered the commercial ranks for Eastern Airlines and rose to the position of captain.  He helped usher Eastern Airlines into the jet age and was manager of flying of Lockeeds’ L-1011.  He worked with Eastern for 31 years.
            After retirement, Hasell embarked on other aviation adventures including a two-year tour flying heavy transport DC-8s.  He also served as a pilot for the LA Dodgers for several years during his tenure in commercial aviation.
            He was a manager of Little St. Simons resort guest program from 1976 until 1986.  He was also a member of the EEE, Quiet Birdmen and was a practicing certified flight instructor.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HASTINGS, Warren
Darien Gazette; Vol. 1, No. 2; Monday 2 November 1818; pg. 3 col. 4

            Died, in Worcestershire, England, the right honorable (and celebrated) Warren Hastings, late governor of Bengal.

HAWKINS, Pat
The Atlanta Constitution; Thursday 19 October 1876; col. 4

DEATHS AT BRUNSWICK

            Mrs. Sally Hudson, Miss Sarah M. Roberts, Mrs. Margaret E. Snow, Herbert L. Snow, Dosia Coston, sailor, name unknown, Henry F. Black, Isaac Christian, Netty Cohen, Dr. B.H. Hampton, Sam Chinaman, Henry Cox, Palmer Jones, Wm. R. Cozard, E.B. Courtney, Miss Louisa Hicks, Joseph Goodbread, Stringfellow, steward brig “Laura Gertrude,” sailor, name unknown, Fannie Waters, B.W.H. Davenport, E.W. Kelly, Lizzie Floyd, E.W. Cox, Almander [Alexander?] Peters, Gustave Peters, Mary Shrine, E. Moran, Katie Moran, Geo. Ray, E. Gatchell, Jno Slian, Wm. Kraus, Salvaorn Saverese, sailor, name unknown, M. Bartlett, Phillip Burchard, James Davis, Rosa C. Racetty, Alex A. Williams, Jno. Powers, B.E. Tenniman, ?E Golding, C.A. Bunkley, S.E. Moore, John Peters, Wm. Burns, J.T. Zeigler, C.L. Cole, Mrs. West, Seaborn Jones, C.E. Todt, Oscar Dover, Mrs. Thos. Borne, Mrs. Tuthill, E.C. Tuthill, Mrs. P.N. Blair, T.F. Smith, editor Appeal, Mrs. Margaret Hudson, Wm. Savage, A.J. Smith, lawyer, Chas. Sperr, Anna Bryant, Dr. Taber, Pat Hawkins, Tom Chinaman, Miss Lela Mason, Dr. R. Nobles, Mrs. Gray, W.F. Herzog, W.E. Jones, Eddy Woodwin, sailor, sailor, Thos. Peters, Salson? Green, J.W. Fowler, Mr. Morgan, Captain Roberts’ child.

HAYES, Albert “Apple Jack” Jr.
The Brunswick News; Friday 30 March 1990; pg. 3A col. 6

HAYES FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY

            The funeral for Albert “Apple Jack” Hayes Jr., 63, of Brunswick will be held at noon Saturday at the Bright Star Baptist Church with the Rev. S.T. Thomas officiating.
            Interment will follow in Broadfield Cemetery in the Needwood Community. Hayes died March 22 at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
            Pallbearers will be Albert Hayes III, Eddie Lee Hayes, Bobby Lee Hayes, Willie Lewis Hayes, Larry Cobb Jr. and Henry Batson.
            Honorary pallbearers will be active and retired employees of O’Brien Corp. Southeastern region.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour prior to services.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight.
            Hayes is survived by his mother, Irene Hayes Jones of Brunswick; a daughter, Estella Helen Hayes of Brunswick; four sons, Sgt. First Class Albert Hayes III of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Eddie Lee Hayes, Bobby Lee Hayes and Willie Lewis Hayes, all of Brunswick; one sister, Helen Hayes Batson of Brunswick; nine grandchildren, one aunt, two uncles, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            Hayes was a native of Allen Parrish County, La., and had been a resident of Glynn County since 1938.
            He was a member of the Bright Star Baptist Church and was retired from O’Brien Corp. Southeastern region.
            Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HAYES, Bessie (Curry)
The Brunswick News; Monday 2 June 1969; pg. 3 col. 3

MRS. HAYES, 76, DIES AT HOME ON SATURDAY

            Bessie Curry Hayes, 76, a resident of 531 Old Jesup Road, died Saturday at her home.
            She was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., and had lived in Brunswick most of her life.  She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
            Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Troy McElhaney of Brunswick; two sons, D. Arthur Curry of Miami and Frank Curry of East Orange, N.J.; three granddaughters and a grandson; three great grandchildren.
            Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. today in the chapel of the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home.  The Rev. J.P. Pullium officiated and interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers were Nephi Clark, Leonard Clark, R.C. Wallace, Jimmie Clark, Charles Roach and Prather Butts.
            Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Frank Mitchell, Tom Stutts, G.G. Mobley, Raymond Mobley, John King, Elmer Stokes, Dr. John Hobson, Dr. William Drew, Thad Dankel, Bernard Nightingale, Harold Fraser and Mitchell Owens.
            Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home was in charge.

HAYES, Luretha (Polite)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 15 April 1986; pg. 3A col. 6

HAYES FUNERAL TO BE HELD HERE WEDNESDAY

            The funeral for Luretha Polite Hayes, 58, of Brunswick will be held Wednesday.
            She died April 10 at the Glynn-Brunswick memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
            The Rev. S.T. Thomas will officiate at the 4:30 p.m. rites at Bright Star Baptist Church. Interment will be follow [sic] in Broadfield Cemetery in the Needwood Community.
            Active pallbearers will be the sons of Mrs. Hayes.
            Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the church.
            The body will be placed in the church at 3:30 p.m. to await the hour of services.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 until 8.
            She is survived by her husband, Albert Hayes Jr. of Brunswick; a daughter, Estella Helen Hayes of Brunswick, four sons, Sgt. 1C Albert Hayes III of Columbus; Eddie Lee Hayes, Bobby Lee Hayes and Willie Lewis Hayes, all of Brunswick; a sister, Marion Polite Pinkney, of Mershon; a brother, Nathan Polite of Brunswick, six grandchildren; two aunts, one uncle; two great aunts; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            Mrs. Hayes was a lifelong resident of Glynn County and a member of Bright Start [sic] Baptist Church.
            Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HAYNES, Lucy (Bailor)
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 3 November 1883; pg. 6 col. 2

            Our colored townsman Ned Bailor was summoned by telegram to Savannah last Sunday, to attend the funeral of his sister, Lucy Haynes.

HAYNES, Natalie Erdman
The Darien News; 28 November 1974; pg. 2 col. 1

MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR MRS. WILLIAM G HAYNES WERE HELD NOVEMBER 23

            Memorial services for Mrs. Natalie Erdman Haynes, 58, were held on Nov. 23, at the First Presbyterian Church of Darien with the Rev. William C. Sistar, Sr. officiating.
            A resident of Ashantilly, Mrs. Haynes died at her home last Tuesday after an extended illness.  She came to McIntosh County from New York City in 1954 and served as the librarian here from 1956 until recent months.
            She is survived by her husband, William G. Haynes, Jr., Darien; her mother, Mrs. Seward Erdman, New York City; a sister, Miss Rosalind Erdman, New York City; two brothers, Donald S. Erdman, Puerto Rico, and Dr. Lawrence H. Erdman, Columbia, S.C.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

HAYS, Sadie Boyd
Brunswick Advertiser; Saturday 26 June 1880; pg. 3 col. 1

IN MEMORIAM

            Died at St. Simons Mills, June 19^th, 1880, MISS SADIE B., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hays, aged twenty-one years. Returning home to her parents a few months since, after a year’s visit at the North, she seemed to be in the full bloom of health and vigor. But soon the lingering illness, which terminated her earthly existence, commenced it’s stealthy and insidious attack. Her suffering for weary weeks were borne without a murmur, and all her thought was for the comfort of others. Possessed of a sweet modesty and gentleness, rare intelligence, beauty and grace, she was inexpressibly beloved at home, and universally admired wherever she went. Although naturally desirous of long life, as she had so much to live for and enjoy, yet she expressed an entire willingness to die, and met the last evening with out [sic] a fear. She passed away so gently, that it seemed like the fading of a summer cloud. Her funeral services, conducted by the Rev. R.A. Mickle, were largely attended, both at the house and at the cemetery at Frederica, where her remains were interred in the hope of a glorious resurrection.
            A FRIEND.

HAZELHURST, Hattie (Johnson)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 21 June 1986; pg. 3A col. 3

HAZELHURST RITES TO BE HELD MONDAY

            The funeral for Hattie Johnson Hazelhurst will be held Monday. She died Thursday at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
            The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church with the Rev. W.T. Moore officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be deacons of the Church.
            The family will receive friends at the Brunswick Funeral Home from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday.
            She is survived by a daughter, Eunice Hamilton and a step-daughter, Josephine Hammond, both of Wilmington, Dela., two brothers, Ausey Johnson of Orlando, Fla., and Henry L. Johnson of New York, N.Y.; two sisters, Ernestine Powell of St. Augustine, Fla., and Rosalie Stanley of Brunswick; and one grandchild.
            A member of St. Paul Baptist Church, Mrs. Hazelhurst was a Sunday School teacher and active in Choir #1. She was a native of Summit in Emanuel County.
            Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HAZELHURST, Lytton
The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, GA); Sunday 22 October 1893; pg. 16 col. 4

FIVE DIE IN ONE DAY—The Death Wagon Rattles O’er the Streets from Morn Till Night—MINISTERS HURRY FROM BED TO BED—Messengers Wait at the Doors to Summon Them from One Chamber of Death to Another—The Pestilence Spreads.

            Brunswick, Ga., October 21.—(Special.)—Death did its work today, and tonight, beneath the sod in Oak Grove cemetery, five victims of the yellow plague sleep within its arms.  Three more are beyond the power of earthly skill to save.  Down Brunswick’s streets today the dead wagon moved rapidly, carrying the unfortunates to the graves that awaited them.  Back and forth the wagon passed, and as one grave was filled another was dug beside it.  The ministers, from early dawn, drove rapidly to the bedsides of their people; but their prayers could not save the lives they so anxiously watched passing away.  As the breath left the body of one, a messenger stood at the door waiting to direct the ministers to another.  They were powerless to save, and could only pray.  Noble, self-sacrificing ministers, He above alone knows all the good work they have done today.  As the newspaper men hurried fro house to house, getting a list of the dead and dying, they, at least, saw something of their labors.  The ministers of Brunswick, known now throughout the land, can die, should it be ordered, with the consciousness that they labored through famine, pestilence and death for their people’s sake, and at the throne of God, when their time comes, none can doubt, who knows their work, the reward that will await them.  In the golden book, the names of Thompson, Cook, Hennessey, Winn and Perry will shine with a light that cannot be dimmed, for their record is one of noble deeds.  C.W.D.

DYING RAPIDLY—The Pestilence Breaks Its Previous Records at Brunswick

            Brunswick, Ga., October 21.—There were officially reported today five deaths and forty-nine new cases, the record breaker of the epidemic.  The dead on the list are:  Whites—Burr Winton, Herman Grundy, Alexander Pritchard and Mrs. Oberlauter.
            At 9:30 o’clock tonight William C. Weed died.  He was a victim of imprudent nursing.  His nurse, through feeling for the man begging for food, like all yellow fever patients do, gave him, against the physician’s orders, some nourishing food.  He might have been saved had this not been done.
            The new cases are:  Whites, in Brunswick, 7; Hilda Poulsen, Bessie Firth, Samuel Silverstein, W.A. Line, Thomas Mulligan, F. McC. Brown and Mrs. Currie.
            Whites, on St. Simon’s, 3—Thomas Lambright, Monroe Lambright and Mrs. Taylor, making the total new cases of whites 10.
            To the official lists of deaths should be added one that occurred this afternoon, Lytton Hazelhurst, a negro boy on North Amherst street.
            Besides this a negro child, Pinkie Wilson, died and her death certificate, issued October 18^th by Dr. Robert Hazelhurst, read:  “Cause of death, yellow fever; dead before physician reported her.”  This death, although occurring three days ago, has never been reported.
            This makes a total of seven yellow fever deaths that should be counted today.  Two others are hourly expected to die, Ernest George and Adolph Lavine.  There is no possible hope for them.  Two other deaths occurred today, Essie Beckman, a negro child, and Mrs. Scranton, but neither from yellow fever.
            The warm weather following the few days of rain and the cool spell has brought the disease rapidly to the front.  There are now 258 under treatment, 60 white and 198 colored.  The outlook is not cheering for twenty-five days yet.  When the dread of famine seems to be disappearing and the people are breathing easier deaths roll up and the fever increases alarmingly.
            One new case is reported at Jesup today, a son of R.W. Tindall, white.
            Four patients were discharged.  Six are now under treatment.

HAZELHURST, Willie Mae
The Brunswick News; Friday 26 February 1993; pg. 3A col. 3

WILLIE M. HAZELHURST FUNERAL SATURDAY

            The funeral for Willie Mae Hazelhurst of Brunswick will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Magnolia chapel of Brunswick Funeral Home with the Rev. T. William Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            She died Feb. 20 at a Jacksonville, Fla., hospital.
            Friends of the family will serve as pallbearers.
            The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home and will be at the home of Lucy Holmes, 3228 Treville Ave., where they will leave for the service Saturday.
            Surviving are two nieces, Louise Bullock and Frances Randall, both of Jacksonville.
            The Deaton native was a crap picker with Wharton Crab Plant.

HAZLEHURST, George Hall
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 1 December 1883; pg. 2 col. 2

DEATH OF COL. GEORGE H. HAZLEHURST

            The wires on Sunday last announced the death of Col. Geo. H. Hazlehurst of Chatanooga [sic], a brother of our townsman Dr. Robt. Hazlehurst—his remains were taken to Macon on Monday and interred in the Macon cemetery.  Col. Hazlehurst was born in this county in 1823, and was educated in Pennsylvania, and was, withal, a gentleman of high character, as will be seen from the following extracts from the Telegraph and Messenger, written by a classmate who knew him well:
            Mr. Hazlehurst’s public life was marked by a singular adherence to one determination—the determination to advance and develop his native land.  Throughout a long life of labor, he seems never to have lost sight of this steadfast intention, and every public act of his was in sympathy with it.  In the bosom of his family his ruling impulse seemed to have been to advance the interests of and care for those to whom he was bound by ties of relationship.  He was a loving father and guardian in every sense of the word, and was venerated by a large family who looked to him for guide and protection.  He has discharged his trust nobly, rendering justice to all, and leaving a name to be honored in the land that gave him being.  To-day, his labors ended, his work all done, he will be laid to rest amidst his departed loved ones, on the banks of the Ocmulgee.
            Mr. Hazlehurst began his business life as rodman in the surveying party employed to survey and locate the Florida lands.  He afterwards joined the party engaged in surveying the Macon and Western railroad.  From this section he went to Tennessee and gained employment upon the Nashville and Chattanooga road, then being built.
            Mr. Hazlehurst’s first important work, however, was the locating and building of the New Orleans and Jackson railroad.  He received the appointment of engineer of this road at a large salary, and despite the fact that a predecessor had just died of yellow fever in the same position, went energetically to work and completed the enterprise.  He afterwards was engaged in building the Macon and August railroad and the Macon and Brunswick railroad, holding the position of President upon the former for a while, and afterwards the positions of President and chief engineer of the latter, a strong testimonial of the confidence reposed in him by capitalists.
            When the Macon and Brunswick railroad passed into the hands of the State, Colonel Hazlehurst became associated with Col. A.J. Lane, and with him built the Montgomery and Eufaula railroad, the North and South railroad, the New Orleans, Shreveport and Alexandria railroad, and the Pensacola and Atlantic.  He was engaged upon the Mississippi Valley road when he was stricken down with malaria, which, complicated with chronic dyspepsia, resulted in his death.
            Col. Hazlehurst passed through the war in active service, and planned the defenses of Vicksburg.  History bears record to the admirable arrangement of the fortifications, which were never carried until starvation had exhausted their defenders.
            It has fallen to the lot of but few men to work greater benefits and more lasting results for his country.  In addition to the vast development afforded by his railway construction, Col. Hazlehurst was engaged in many enterprises, all of which were crowned with success.  During all these years of labor he has been establishing a character which enabled him to bring into this country by means of powerful friends many millions of dollars.  His life’s labors now ended, he sleeps the sleep of the just.  Peace to his ashes.

HAZLEHURST, John McNish
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 10, No. 4; Saturday 5 July 1884; pg. 6, col. 4

A Sad Death

            It is our mournful duty to chronicle the demise of Mr. J. McN. Hazlehurst, which sad event occurred on Tuesday morning last in this city at the residence of his brother-in-law, Dr. W.B. Burroughs.  Mr. H. has been for several months suffering from a cancerous tumor, and, although every possible effort was made to save his life, all proved futile, and he passed away in the full vigor of his manhood.  The deceased was a son of the late Leighton W. Hazlehurst, of Waynesville, and was highly esteemed, not only for his excellent family connections, but for many virtues of his own.  The remains were taken on Wednesday to Waynesville for interment by special train, chartered by Dr. Burroughs.  A large party of friends from this city accompanied the body to its last resting-place.

Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 12 July 1884; pg. 3 col. 5

IN MEMORIAM

            J. McNish Hazlehurst is asleep.  We carried him to his last resting place in the old family cemetery at Waynesville, where but so short time before his honored father had preceded him.  The rain fell gently as the train carried us and him from Dr. Burroughs’ home, which had been his in his last illness, nature joining in the general mourning that one so young, so strong, so manly, so loveable, must leave us, and after we left the cars and while the services were being concluded in the little church near his open grave, the clouds poured forth another shower of tears, but as we placed him with gentle, loving hands in that open grave, and the solemn service of the church was pronounced, the sunlight struggled through the clouds, and seemed an emblem of the hope, yea, belief, we have that he has gone to a better and brighter life beyond the grave; for in his sphere he lived a manly and true life, and the world is better that he lived.
            But 37 years of age, it was hard for him to realize that he must die, and he endured much of suffering under the surgeon’s knife in the hope that he might reverse the verdict, which, sooner or later, is pronounced upon all of us; but when he realized that death was inevitable he met it like a man, and quietly left his simple direction as to the personal effects which had been his companions in life, and will be treasured now as mementoes of his life, sad reminders of this sad ending of a life brightly begun.  Loving sisters were with him through his weary weeks of suffering, and all that could be done to mitigate his pain was done.  Hundreds of schoolmates, comrades, friends who knew Mac Hazlehurst and loved him, join with his immediate family in mourning, but all join in the intuitive feeling that he has met the reward of a brighter and better life.  C.

HAZLEHURST, Leighton W.
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 8, No. 5; Saturday 5 August 1882; pg. 6, col. 2

            Mr. Leighton W. Hazlehurst Sr., of Waynesville, died on Wednesday night last after an illness of several weeks.  He is brother of Dr. R. Hazlehurst and father of Mrs. Dr. W.B. Burroughs of our city.  His funeral took place on the day following.

HEAD, Clara (Miller)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 9 November 1943; pg. 8 col. 4

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. CLARA HEAD

            Mrs. Clara Head, 75, wife of Sam W. Head, died last night at the family residence following an extended illness.  She had been a resident of Brunswick for twenty-five years.
            Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Holmes, Mrs. Liller Clark and Mrs. Lena Holmes, all of Brunswick and a son, Sam Head, Jr.
            Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Horsestomp cemetery, near Waverly, with Gibson-Hart Funeral Home in charge.

HEIDT, Robert Jr.
The Brunswick News; Monday 1 January 1996; pg. 3A col. 6

ROBERT HEIDT JR. SERVICE TUESDAY

            A memorial service for former resident Robert Heidt Jr., 63, of Durham, N.C., will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Jordan Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. T.L. Davis officiating. Burial will full military honors will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            He died Dec. 27 at his residence.
            Pallbearers will be a military detail from Fort Stewart. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Risley High School Class of 1952.
            The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to service.
            Surviving are his wife, Rose M. Heidt of Durham; a daughter, Debra A. Heidt of Brunswick; a son, Robert Heidt III of Durham; three adopted sons, Willie Heidt, Kendrell Heidt and Antwon Heidt, all of Durham; three brothers, Nathaniel Heidt of Darien, William Vaughn of Brunswick and Edward Johnson of Manhattan, N.Y.; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several other relatives.
            The Brunswick native lived in New Jersey before moving to Durham in 1991. He was a 1952 graduate of Risley High School and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Heidt was a retired tax collector for Jersey City, N.J., and was a Mason.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HEINS, Mrs.
The Brunswick Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 23 September 1882; pg. 6 col. 2

DIED—On Tuesday last, after a protracted illness of many months, Mrs. Heins of this city.  She leaves a husband and a large family of grown children to mourn her loss.

HELCK, Alan R.
The Brunswick News; Friday 10 July 1998. pg. 2A col. 3

            Private services for Alan R. Helck, 70, of St. Simons Island will be held later.
            He died Wednesday at his residence.
            Surviving are his wife, Jean B. Helck of St. Simons; a daughter, Marcie Young of Vero Beach, Fla.; a son, Mack Helck of Brunswick; a sister, Janice Clark of Green Pond, NJ; a niece; and a nephew.
            A native of New Jersey, he had lived on St. Simons for the past five years.  He was retired from the I.L.A. Checkers Union Local No. 1 of New Jersey.
            Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

HELMS, Ronald
The Brunswick News; Vol. 88, No. 85; Saturday 9 December 1989; pg. 3A, col. 5

Ronald Helms Dies Friday

            Ronald Helms, 43, died Friday at St. Vincents Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla.
            Services and survivors will be announced by Chapman Funeral Home.

HENDERSON, Athaline
The Brunswick News; Saturday 20 October 1990; pg. 3A col. 3

ATHALINE HENDERSON DIES FRIDAY AT HOME

            Athaline Henderson, 71, of Brunswick died Friday at her residence after an extended illness.
            Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Norwich Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Lewis and the Rev. Charles Tanner officiating.  Interment will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be William S. Smith, Alton Walling, Virgil Hickox, Dilburn Saunders, Kenneth Mobley Sr., and Paul Varnedoe Jr.
            Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of the Norwich Street Baptist Church, members of Faithful Workers Sunday School Class, Dr. Edwin Mayo and Dr. Phillip Saleeby.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.  The family requests those wishing make memorial contributions to the American Lung Associating of Georgia, 6606 Abercorn St., Suite 211, Savannah, Ga., 31405 or the Norwich Street Baptist Church.
            Miss Henderson is survived by her mother, Mary L. Walling of Brunswick; three sisters, Ruby Cauley of Brunswick; Barbara McIntyre of St. Simons Island, and Joan W. Gray of Bowie, Md.; a brother, Robert H. Walling of Atlanta of Atlanta, several nieces and nephews.
            She was a native of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and had been a resident of Glynn County for the past 65 years.  She was a member of the Norwich Street Baptist Church and the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HENDERSON, David J.
Waycross Journal-Herald; Saturday 12 October 1918; pg. 3 col. 5

DAVID J. HENDERSON

            David J. Henderson, aged 33, died this morning at 11:30 at his home, 33 Seaman street, after an illness of ten days.  He was a son of Mr. E.S. Henderson and is survived by three young children and a sister, Mrs. J.F. Mosley of Baltimore, Md.  Funeral and interment will be at Kettle Creek tomorrow at 3 o’clock.

HENDERSON, John Wayne Sr.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 1 February 2000; pg. 4A col. 2

JOHN HENDERSON

            John Wayne Henderson Sr., 62, of Nahunta died Monday night at his residence, following an extended illness.
            The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel of Chambless Funeral Home with the Revs. Leon Wilson and Bruce Dean officiating.  Burial will be in the Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Waynesville.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night.
            Pallbearers will be Gerald Roberson, Richard Johns, Nick Cowman, Danny Harden, Brian Ternest and Tony Cheshire.
            Surviving are his wife, Susan Ternest Henderson of Nahunta; four daughters, Karen Dezern of Brunswick, Maria Sousa of Augusta, Jackie Tucker of Evans and Pam Moore of Waycross; two sons, Wayne Henderson Jr. of Waycross and David Henderson of Nicholls; a sister, Ann Henderson Dell of Waycross and six grandchildren.

HENDERSON, Keith Michael
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 29 December 1993; pg. 3A col. 6

KEITH M. HENDERSON DIES TUESDAY

            Keith Michael Henderson, 8, of Hortense died Tuesday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident near his home Sunday.
            The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Hortense Holiness Church with the Revs. Thomas Gill, Andrew Gillis, R.C. Mathis and Freddie Newman officiating. Burial will be in Hortense Cemetery.
            The body will be placed in the church this afternoon. The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. today at the church.
            Surviving are his parents, Kim and Debbie Smith Henderson of Hortense; a sister, Sherri Nicole Henderson of Hortense; his paternal grandmother, Daisy Harper Harrell of Hortense; his paternal grandfather, Carol Michael Henderson of the Grand Cayman Islands; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Smith, Sr. of Grovetown; and other relatives.
            The Brunswick native had lived all his life in Hortense and attended Hortense Holiness Church. He was a first-grade student at Nahunta Elementary School.
            Pearson Funeral of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

HENDERSON, Nero
The Brunswick Call; Tuesday 11 October 1898; pg. 4 col. 5

DROWNED MAN FOUND—Identified as the Body of Nero Henderson, of St. Simon [sic].

            The body of a drowned man, with one leg missing, was found on the north end of Long island Saturday.
            Judge J.D. Gould and a party went to the scene and identified the body as that of Nero Henderson, a well known negro of St. Simon [sic].  The body was found, and the place marked.  It is believed that Henderson was drowned in the storm of October 2.

HENDERSON, Samuel L.
The Brunswick News; Monday 22 October 1934; pg. 8 col. 4

THEIR FATHER DEAD

            Samuel L. Henderson, 73, father of R.J. Henderson and Mrs. Ralph Miller, of this city, and well known resident of Blackshear, died at his home in that city Saturday night.  He was also known here where he frequently visited.  Mr. Henderson attended the funeral, but Mrs. Miller could not attend, her little infant dying yesterday.  The departed is survived by eleven children and a number of other relatives.  Interment yesterday afternoon was at Mount Olive cemetery, [illegible], Ga.

HENRY, Pearlie
The Brunswick News; Thursday 1 January 1970; pg. 18A col. 2

PEARLIE HENRY, 53, DIES WEDNESDAY AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

            Pearlie Henry, 53, a resident of Community Rd., died Wednesday afternoon after a short illness.  He had been a resident of Brunswick for the past nine years and was a retired farmer.
            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Moody Henry; a daughter, Mrs. Melba George of Wichita Falls, Tex.; two sons, Nelson M. Henry of Dennison, Tex., and Calvin Henry of Hinesville; his mother, Mrs. Beann Henry of Swainsboro; three brothers, Woodrow Henry of Cortez, Fla., Edward Henry of Shreveport, La., and James A. Henry of Sherman, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. Oreta Kersey of Milledgeville, Mrs. Mildred Strickland of Palatka, Fla., Mrs. Vennie Lee Chassereau of Pembroke, Mrs. Ruth Stanton of Cortez, Fla., Mrs. Yvonne Archer of Swainsboro; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services, under the direction of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, are incomplete pending arrival of relatives and will be announced later.

The Brunswick News; Saturday 3 January 1970; pg. 12 col. 4

HENRY RITES TO BE HELD TOMORROW

            Funeral services for Pearlie Henry, who died Wednesday, will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday from the chapel of the Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. A.C. Blount officiating.
            Services will be held in the Little Flock Church near Reidsville, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wiley Lynn and the Rev. A.C. Blount officiating.  Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be Cecil I. Johnson, Russel Johnson, L.D. Griffin, Gene Holland, Lon Barnes, Henry Rentz, Herbert Wise, and J.E. McCall.
            The body will remain in the chapel of the funeral home for services.

HENSEL, August R.
 The Brunswick News; Wednesday 28 June 1922; pg. ? col. 3

BODY OF A.R. HENSELL TO REACH HERE THURSDAY--No Funeral Arrangements Have as Yet Been Made

        The funeral of A.R. Hensell, whose death was announced in The News Sunday [paper missing that day--Amy Hedrick], will be held here at a time to be announced later.  The body, accompanied by Oscar Hensell, brother of the deceased, left Grand Rapids, Mich., last night and will reach here over the Atlantic Coat Line at noon Thursday and it is likely that the funeral will be held Friday, conducted by Rev. Sadtler, of St. James' Lutheran church, of which Mr. Hensell has long been a member and interment will be held in Palmetto cemetery with undertaker Edo Miller in charge.
        Mrs. Hensell, Mrs. Oscar Hensell and a number of friends in Savannah, will come over for the funeral.  Mrs. Hensell was not with her husband when he passed away, but was in Savannah with her sister.

HENSEL, Edith Vaughn
The Brunswick News; Saturday 29 August 1970; pg. 12 col. 6

FUNERAL SUNDAY FOR MRS. HENSEL

        Mrs. Edith Vaughn Hensel, 99, widow of Oscar G. Hensel died at the Brunswick Nursing Home last night after an extended illness.
        Mrs. Hensel had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 66 years.
        She was a member of the Advent Christian Church, the oldest member of the Neptune Chapter of the Eastern Star No. 153 and also a charter member, and a charter member [sic] of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.
        She is survived by a son, Harry Hensel, Brunswick, a grand daughter, Mrs. Edith Hensel Johnson, Waldick, N.J.; three great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews.
        Funeral services under the direction of the Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. William H. Brusby of the Advent Christian Church officiating.  Entombment will be in the Palmetto cemetery.
        Active pallbearers will be members of the VFW and honorary escort will be members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, and the members of the Neptune Chapter of the Eastern Star No. 153, who will hold rites at the graveside.
        The body will remain in the chapel of the funeral home for the services.

HENSEL, Mrs. Hattie Adelia
The Brunswick News; Monday 10 July 1948; pg. 8 col. 2

MRS. HATTIE HENSEL TAKEN BY DEATH

        Mrs. Hattie Adelia Hensel, wife of the late August R. Hensel, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Oscar G. Hensel, at 407 Wolf street this morning at 8:10.
        Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Miller's Funeral Home with the Rev. D.L. Heglar officiating.  Burial will follow in Palmetto cemetery.
        Active pallbearers will be Tom Eberhardt, James Osborne, William Womack, Jack Baumgartner, Fritz Torkeldsen and J.M. Kimberly.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Leonidas, T.E. Davis, Walter Nathan, Tom Tipaldos, B. Padrosa, J.E. Register, Rudolph Baumgartner and George McCullough.
        The Neptune chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at the graveside.
        Mrs. Hensel had been a resident of Brunswick since 1895 and had been ill approximately two week[s] before her death.  She was born in Brunson, Michigan, August 28, 1866.
        Besides her sister in Brunswick, she leaves two other sisters, Mrs. Charles Kahler of Union City, Michigan, and Mrs. Evie Ferris of Charlevoix, Michigan; a brother, George Vaughn, also a resident of Michigan, and several nieces and nephews including Harry Hensel of Brunswick.

HENSEL, Oscar Gabriel
The Brunswick News; Monday 27 March 1967; pg. 14, col. 2

O.G. HENSEL, VETERAN OF WAR WITH SPAIN, DIES

        Funeral services for Oscar Gabriel (Pop) Hensel, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.  Hensel died Saturday night in the V.A. Hospital in Dublin, after an extended illness.
        The Rev. Silas Aldridge will officiate, and burial will be in Palmetto Cemetery.  Active and honorary pallbearers will be selected from the VFW Post 2588, and full military honors and Masonic rites will be held at graveside with Ocean Lodge members serving as honorary escorts.
        A resident of Brunswick for the past 68 years, Hensel made his home at 407 Wolf Street.  He came to Brunswick as a veteran of the Spanish American War, and worked with Parker and Hensel Marine Machine Shop.  During that time he served as engineer of several tugs and passenger boats in the Brunswick and Savannah harbors.  He was also an engineer on several government tugs and dredges.  Later transferred by the Civil Service Department to the Post Office, he retired in 1945.
        Hensel was a member of Advent Christian Church, and VFW Post 2588, and was a life member of Ocean Lodge No. 214 F&AM.  He was one of the early organizers of the Glynn Academy Band.
        Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Hensel; a son, Harry Hensel of Brunswick, a granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
        Members of Ocean Lodge 214, F&AM, are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple at 1 p.m. to attend the funeral.
        Members of VFW Post 2588 are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m.

HERFEL, Charles A.
The Brunswick News; Monday 18 August 1930; pg. 8 col. 4

CHARLES A. HERFEL BURIED YESTERDAY

            Funeral services for the late Charles A. Herfel were held at the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock and were attended by an unusually large number of friends of this well known Brunswick citizen.
            Members of the Brunswick fire department acted as active pallbearers, and the fire wagon, on which the deceased traveled to hundreds of fires during the many years he was a member of the department, was used as a hearse.  Besides the full fire department and many other friends, the funeral was also attended by a number of Knights of Pythias, of which order he had long been a member.

[newspapers from August 15-16 were missing—ALH]

HERFEL, Marion T. (Mock)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 4 September 1957; pg. 14 col. 2

MRS. HERFEL, 86, DIES IN HOSPITAL

            Mrs. Marion T. Herfel, widow of the late Charles A. Herfel, died in a Savannah hospital yesterday afternoon following an illness of several months.
            The body was returned to Brunswick last night by the Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.  The body will remain in the funeral chapel until the hour of service.
            Mrs. Herfel, a native of Florida had been in Brunswick since childhood.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had been active in church and social circles in her younger life.  She was 86 years of age and had resided with a nephew, Marion W. Mock at 1521 Union Street.
            Survivors besides her nephew are two sisters:  Mrs. W.T. Davis, Jacksonville, and Mrs. Minnie Edenfield, Miami, Fla., and a number of nieces and nephews.

HERNDON, Harry H.
The Brunswick Pilot; Friday 4 January 1929; pg. 1, col. 4

        Harry H. Herndon, 47 years of age, died at the Hospital early Saturday morning from the effects of a pistol wound, accidentally administered, while he was cleaning a pistol at his office late Friday night.  Mr. Herndon had lived in Brunswick for the past twenty-five years and is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Thelma.  He was buried Sunday afternoon in Palmetto cemetery.

HERNDON, Steve Blanchard
The Brunswick News; Saturday 7 October 1972; pg. 15 col. 6

S.B. Herndon Succumbs After Extended Illness

        Steve Blanchard Herndon, 71, of 29 West Oak St., died Friday night after an extended illness.  He was a native of Lodge, S.C. and had been a resident of Brunswick for 36 years.  He was retired from the Brunswick Public Works Dept.
        Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary D. Herndon of Brunswick; two daughters, Mrs. Paul T. Gurtman of Brunswick and Mrs. Robert Poppell of Darien; two sons, Vernon D. and Johnny D. Herndon, both of Brunswick; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Ronnie, Jay and Harry Herndon, all of South Carolina, and Rudolph Herndon of Brunswick; several nieces and nephews.
        Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday from the United Pentecostal Church on Reynolds St., with the Rev. Pat Williams officiating.  Interment will be in Palmetto Cemetery.
        The body will be a Chapman Funeral Chapel until 2 p.m. Monday when it will be placed in the church.
        Pallbearers will be J.R. Saers, Henry Morris, Cecil Self, Bunion Self, Nobert Tindall, John Dills and Earl Davis.
        The family will be at the Paul Gurtman home, 45 Dixie Ave.

HERRIN, Evyonne (Hickcox)
The Brantley Enterprise; 15 April 1998; pg. 7 col. 2

            Evyonne Hickox Herrin, 67, of Okeechobee, Fla., died Wednesday night, April 8, at H.H. Ralerson Hospital in Okeechobee, following a lengthy illness.
            A native of Brantley County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie J. and Martha Josephie Griffin Hickox.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Herrin, her sons, Morris Herrin and Wallace Herrin and three infant daughters.
            She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
            Survivors include a daughter, Diane King, Okeechobee, Fla.; three sisters, Doris Wilson, Jacksonville, Fla., Grace Rowe, Orange Park, Fla. and Dorrell Baggs, Middleburg, Fla.; three brothers, Marvin Hickox, Barnesville, Franklin Hickox, Okeechobee, Fla. And Julian J. Hickox, Slidell, Louisiana; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, from the chapel of Chambless Funeral Home with the Rev. Leon Wilson officiating.
            Interment followed in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Brantley County.
            Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of arrangements.

HERRIN, Perry Lee
The Brunswick News; Thursday 6 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 1

AREA DEATHS—Perry Lee Herrin, 66, of Nahunta died Wednesday at his residence.
            Arrangements will be announce by Chambless-Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

The Brunswick News; Friday 7 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 5

            Perry Lee Herrin, 66, of Nahunta, died early Wednesday morning at his residence following a brief illness.
            He served in the United States Navy and was a heavy equipment mechanic for Brunswick Pulp.
            Perry is survived by his wife, Laurel Dombroski Herrin of Nahunta; 12 children, Phyllis Waters (Jeffrey) of Brunswick, Tracy Herrin (Amy), Allen Herrin, Jeannie Herrin, Sylvia Herrin, all of Nahunta, Huey Herrin of Folkston, Angie Herrin of Brunswick, Tammy Lee (Norman) of Hoboken, Erin Wofford of Hortense, Billy Willis and Melissa Blocker (Alan) all of Nahunta and Patrick Kilgore of Louisiana; and several grandchildren.
            Visitation will be Friday starting at 6 p.m. at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
            Memorialization will be by cremation.
            In lieu of flowers donations can be given to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick GA 31525.
            Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at [link removed].

HERRING, James Earl
The Brunswick News; Friday 7 June 1991; pg. 3A col. 4

JAMES E. HERRING FUNERAL MONDAY

            James Earl Herring, 63, of Augusta died unexpectedly Thursday at his residence.
            The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James E. Crandall Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be Rick Gillis, Paul Henthorn, Dr. Robert J. Henderson, J. Morris “Pete” Henderson, Dr. J.R. Miller and Donald Tatum
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
            Herring is survived by his wife, Carol Pruitt Herring of Augusta; four daughters, Bonnie Jones and Lynn Gillis, both of Orlando, Fla., Dale Couvdos of Sacramento, Calif., and Dawn Henthorn of Augusta; locally, by two brothers, A.J. Herring Jr. and Sam Herring, and a sister, Alwilda Cunningham, all of Brunswick; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            He was educated in Glynn County public schools and retired from Olin-Matthiessen Chemical Corp. of Augusta.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Augusta.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

HERRING, Mattie F. (Wirtz)
The Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, GA); Thursday 29 January 1942; pg. 14A col. 3

MRS. MATTIE HERRING DIES ATA RESIDENCE; FUNERAL ANNOUNCED

            Mrs. Mattie Wirtz Herring, 69 died at the residence, 2142 Milledgeville road, yesterday after an illness of one year.
            Funeral services will be held at the Grealish-Poteet and Walker Funeral home this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.  The Rev. J.L. Caldwell will officiate and interment will follow in West View Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be S.L. Douglas, L.M. Lambert, L.C. Sawyer, W.M. Fuller, A.T. Lang, and Henry Norris.
            Mrs. Herring was the widow of the late Frederick Herring.  She was a native of Crestline, Ohio but had lived in Augusta for the past 46 years.  She was the daughter of the late John W. Wirtz and Mrs. Carline [sic] Beach Wirtz of Ohio.
            The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. E.J. Hernlen; five nephews, J.E. Hernlen, L.F. Hernlen, J.P. Hernlen and G.F. Hernlen, Sr., and Leland W. Crim of Greer, S.C.; one niece, Mrs. Eugenia Karson of Radford, Va.; two grand-nephews and four grand-nieces.

HERRINGTON, Charles Lee Sr.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 18 April 1979; pg. 8A cols. 1-3

SHERIFF’S DEPUTY KILLED, SUSPECT STILL AT LARGE

            The flag was flying at half mast today at the Glynn County Detention Center following the shooting death last night of a county sheriff’s deputy in Brunswick.
            The deputy, Charlie Harrington [sic], 30, was found about 10:45 p.m. lying in the kitchen of his Cochran Ave. home with a single bullet wound in his back.
            Authorities last night secured a warrant for the arrest of a Brunswick man for the murder. According to one local police official, officers “went to four different places” last night in an attempt to apprehend the suspect. Another attempt, around noon today, failed when authorities surrounded the suspect’s home and he again eluded police.
            “We believe the suspect is still in a three-county area,” said a county police spokesman.
            Earlier today, The News learned the identity of the suspect but at the request of investigating officers is withholding his name. The officers said revealing the name at this time could hamper the apprehension.
            Authorities did not comment on possible motives for the killing. The state crime lab and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will perform an autopsy to determine what caliber weapon was used in the shooting.
            City and county police and the county sheriff’s department are collaborating in the investigation.
            Harrington had been with the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office two and a half years. He had previously been with the Brunswick Police Department.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 19 April 1979; pg. 12A cols. 1-3

[photo caption: SUSPECT ELUDES POLICE—Glynn County sheriff’s deputies, at right, and a Glynn County policeman, left, survey the house at 1718 Stonewall St. in which murder suspect Roger Smith was reportedly seen early yesterday. After surrounding the house, police discovered Smith had eluded them. Local authorities have made repeated attempts to locate Smith since the Tuesday night slaying of an off-duty Glynn sheriff’s deputy for which Smith is suspect. (News Photo—Herb Miller)].

AUTHORITIES STILL SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT IN OFFICER’S DEATH

            Authorities said today there are no further developments in the search for a 31-year-old Brunswick man in connection with the Tuesday night slaying here of an off-duty Glynn County deputy sheriff.
            Repeated attempts by local police to apprehend suspect Roger Smith have been fruitless according to Carl O’Neal, Glynn County Sheriff’s Office. After an all-night pursuit of Smith Tuesday which led them to “four different places,” authorities got a tip early Wednesday that the suspect had been seen at his home at 1718 Stonewall St. After surrounding the house and entering with a warrant for Smith’s arrest around noon, police found Smith had eluded them again.
            The suspect is believed to still be in the costal area and driving a 1966 Pontiac with a Florida license plate.
            Authorities secured a murder warrant for Smith Tuesday night following the discovery by city police of the body of 30-year-old Charlie Herrington in his Cochran Avenue home. Herrington, a two and a half year veteran of the Glynn County Sheriff’s Department, had been shot in the back by what appears to have been a small caliber handgun.
            Apparently, two bullets had been fired in the incident with one of the bullets lodging in the door of the kitchen where Herrington’s body was found.
            According to police, Smith’s wife Yvonne was at the scene when police arrived. Herrington had delivered divorce papers to Smith in connection with his duties as sheriff’s deputy last week, according to the sheriff’s office.
            Smith, who reportedly has no previous arrest record, is an employee of the Coastal Area Community Action Authority. According to a spokesman for that agency, Smith was hired in June, 1977, as a carpenter under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act. The spokesman said Smith has not reported for work since Tuesday.
            Herrington was among three Glynn County law enforcement personnel temporarily suspended from his job following his alleged involvement in a brawl in the lounge of the Ramada Inn, at U.S. Highway 17 last February.
            Herrington was reinstated, however, after department investigations by Glynn County Sheriff Thomas “Slick” Jones and Glynn County Police Chief J.C. Harris, which cleared Herrington and two others of responsibility for initiating the disturbance.
            Jones yesterday praised Herrington as a “fine conscientious deputy” instrumental in solving at least six major crimes.
            Reportedly, Jones has assigned investigation of the murder to the Glynn County Police Department, although the crime occurred within the city, because of alleged ill will caused by the Ramada Inn incident.

The Brunswick News; Friday 20 April 1979; pg. 12A cols. 4-5

AUTHORITIES SAY: OFFICER’S DEATH PROBABLY PART OF DOMESTIC QUARREL

            A suspect in the shooting death Tuesday night of Glynn County sheriff’s deputy Charlie Herrington was still being sought today by Glynn County police.
            Various reports that the suspect, Roger Smith, age 31, has been seen in Brunswick have been checked out with no results, police said.
            Herrington’s death was probably part of a domestic misunderstanding, detectives said. Herrington, as part of his regular duties, had delivered divorced papers to Smith the week before the shooting, according to Glynn Count Sheriff Thomas Jones.
            Ballistics tests are being run on the murder bullet to determine its caliber, however, results from those tests are not available, detectives said today. The autopsy performed Wednesday revealed a small handgun, probably a .38 caliber, had been used to fatally wound Herrington with one shot in the back.
            Herrington served two and a half years with the Glynn County Police Department after working with the Brunswick Police Department. “He was involved in 10 major cases (over the past year or so), and was an outstanding deputy,” Jones said.
            Although Herrington was on of three officers suspended in connection with a fight at the U.S. Highway 17 Ramada Inn in February, Jones said he was reinstated after an investigation revealed that “all he was trying to do was prevent a fight."

The Brunswick News; Monday 23 April 1979; pg. 2A col. 5

SERVICES FOR C.L. HERRINGTON TO BE TUESDAY

            Funeral services for deputy sheriff Charles Lee Herrington, 30, who was killed las Tuesday night, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Jordan Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Brogsdale and the Rev. Lawrence Lemon will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            Herrington was a native of Glynn County and a 1966 graduate of Risley High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1970. He returned to Brunswick in 1975. He was a member of the First Jordan Grove Baptist Church and was involved in several community activities.
            He is survived by his wife Mrs. Joyce C. Herrington of Brunswick; two sons, Charles Lee Herrington Jr. and Harry Leon Herrington, both of Brunswick; two daughters, Valarie Michelle Herrington and Marisa Denice Herrington, both of Brunswick; his father, Tommie Herrington Sr. of St. Simons Island; his mother, Mrs. Ruby H. Thomas, and step-father, the Rev. S.T. Thomas, both of Brunswick; five brothers, Tommie Herrington Jr. of Brunswick, Otis Herrington, Tommie Lee Herrington, both of Los Angeles, Calif., Larry Capers of Brunswick and Michael Collins of Daytona Beach, Fla.; six sisters, Mrs. Macine Kight, Mrs. Carolyn Haynes, Mrs. Lois J. Herrington, Mrs. Lois J. Herrington, Mrs. Levonia Roberts, Mrs. Linda Herrington, and Mrs. Brenda Thompson, all of Los Angeles, Calif.; 18 nieces, 10 nephews, four aunts, eight uncles, two great aunts, two great uncles and several other relatives.
            Active pallbearers will be Arthur Amos, Charles Coleman, Larry Denmark, Herman Poole, Charles Moore, and Carol O’Neal.
            Honorary pallbearers will be members of the sheriff’s department.
            The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. to await the hour of service.
            The family will be at the residence at 3101 Cochran Ave.
           Collins Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

HERRINGTON, Claudia Mae (Horne)
The Brunswick News; Friday 14 October 1994; pg. 3A col. 4

SERVICE SATURDAY FOR CLAUDIA H. HERRINGTON

            Claudia Hines Herrington, 48, of Brunswick died Monday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at First Jordan Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. J.W. Lee and T.I. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight in the Prudence Hall Chapel of Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home.
            The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service.
            Pallbearers will be Charles Herrington, Johnny Hippard, LJ. Grant, Sammy Thompson, Leroy Walker and Tony Whitten.
            Honorary pallbearers will be officers of Greenland Baptist Church, Dr. Antonio Moran, and employees of Hercules Inc. and Hercules Federal Credit Union.
            Surviving are her husband, Otis Herrington Sr. of Brunswick; three sons, Otis Herrington Jr. of Morena, Calif., Gregory Herrington Sr. and Michael Herrington, both of Brunswick; six daughters, Terri London and Katrena Battle, both of San Diego, Calif., Dorese Armstron of Lake Elsinore, Calif., and Charlotte Small, Joezett Herrington and Alaysia Herrington, all of Brunswick; her mother, Ella Mae Hines Riggs of Alabama; four sisters, Betty Butcher, Norma Hines, Alfreida Hines and Mary Hines; seven brothers, Earl Hines, Julius Hines, Eugene Hines, Augustus Hines, Charles Mack, Leslie Hines and Michael Hines; 17 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            A native of Jefferson County, Ala., Mrs. Herrington was a member of Greenland Baptist Church. She was an office manager for the Hercules Federal Credit Union.

HERRINGTON, Tommy Otis
The Brunswick News; Friday 3 August 1984; pg. 3A col. 4

HERRINGTON RITES TO BE SATURDAY

            Services for Tommy Otis Herrington Sr. will be held Saturday.
            He died July 28 at a local nursing home.
            The Rev. T.L. Davis will and [sic] the Rev. V. Lawrence will officiate at the 1 p.m. rites at Jordan Grove Baptist Church. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be Greg Herrington, Michael Herrington, Charles Herrington, Joe Melvin Herrington and George Herrington.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Dary Herrington, Gregory Grant, Bobby Herrington and Pernell Herrington.
            A native of Jenkins County, Herrington had lived here for the past 42 years. He was a member of the First Jordan Grove Baptist Church.
            Survivors include five sons, Tommie O. Herrington Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif., Otis Herrington of Brunswick, Tommie Lee Herrington of Inglewood, Calif., Larry Cables of Louisiana and Michael Collins of Florida; six daughters, Maccine Herrington Kight, Carolyn Herrington Haynes, Lavonia Herrington Roberts and Linda Herrington Works, all of Los Angeles, Lois Herrington of Venice, Calif., and Brenda Herrington Thompson of North Hollywood, Calif.; a brother, Eddie Herrington of Brunswick; 44 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
            The family will receive friends at the residence of the son, Otis Herrington Sr., 1904 Oak Ave.
            Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HERRINGTON, Wendell
The Brunswick News; Friday 25 January 2013; pg. 4A col. 4

            Wendell Herrington died Jan. 22, 2013, at his residence.
            A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of Brunswick Funeral home, 2700 Albany St., with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
            The procession will leave from 1720 Tillman Ave.
            Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge arrangements.

HERTZ, Ernistein
The Brunswick News; Friday 18 June 1971; pg. 14 col. 6

MIAMI RESIDENT DIES AT HOSPITAL

            Mrs. Ernistein Hertz, 83, died Thursday afternoon at the local hospital.  She was a resident of Miami, Fla.
            Funeral services and interment will be held in New York.
            Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of local arrangements.

HERZOG, Anton France
The Atlanta Constitution; Thursday 19 October 1876; col. 4

DEATHS AT BRUNSWICK

            Mrs. Sally Hudson, Miss Sarah M. Roberts, Mrs. Margaret E. Snow, Herbert L. Snow, Dosia Coston, sailor, name unknown, Henry F. Black, Isaac Christian, Netty Cohen, Dr. B.H. Hampton, Sam Chinaman, Henry Cox, Palmer Jones, Wm. R. Cozard, E.B. Courtney, Miss Louisa Hicks, Joseph Goodbread, Stringfellow, steward brig “Laura Gertrude,” sailor, name unknown, Fannie Waters, B.W.H. Davenport, E.W. Kelly, Lizzie Floyd, E.W. Cox, Almander [Alexander?] Peters, Gustave Peters, Mary Shrine, E. Moran, Katie Moran, Geo. Ray, E. Gatchell, Jno Slian, Wm. Kraus, Salvaorn Saverese, sailor, name unknown, M. Bartlett, Phillip Burchard, James Davis, Rosa C. Racetty, Alex A. Williams, Jno. Powers, B.E. Tenniman, ?E Golding, C.A. Bunkley, S.E. Moore, John Peters, Wm. Burns, J.T. Zeigler, C.L. Cole, Mrs. West, Seaborn Jones, C.E. Todt, Oscar Dover, Mrs. Thos. Borne, Mrs. Tuthill, E.C. Tuthill, Mrs. P.N. Blair, T.F. Smith, editor Appeal, Mrs. Margaret Hudson, Wm. Savage, A.J. Smith, lawyer, Chas. Sperr, Anna Bryant, Dr. Taber, Pat Hawkins, Tom Chinaman, Miss Lela Mason, Dr. R. Nobles, Mrs. Gray, W.F. Herzog [Anton France Herzog], W.E. Jones, Eddy Woodwin, sailor, sailor, Thos. Peters, Salson? Green, J.W. Fowler, Mr. Morgan, Captain Roberts’ child.

HERZOG, Frank
The Brunswick News; Sunday 7 October 1928; pg. 6 col. 3

FRANK HERZOG, OLD LOCAL RESIDENT, DIES LAST NIGHT

            Frank Herzog, a resident of Brunswick practically all of his life, passed away at 11 o’clock last night at the residence of Mrs. J.M. Hoodenpyle, 805 Monk street.
            Mr. Herzog had been ill for two or three years and during the past few months his condition has been serious.  He was well known among all of Brunswick’s older residents.  His only close relative is a brother, Ed Herzog, of Birmingham, also a former resident of Brunswick.
            Funeral arrangements were not completed last night.

The Brunswick News; Monday 8 October 1928; pg. 8 col. 4

MR. HERZOG BURIED

            The funeral of Frank Herzog, who died Saturday night after a long illness, was held this afternoon from the funeral parlors of Edo Miller, at 3:30 o’clock.  The services were conducted by Rev. R.K. Tucker, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal church.  Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.  The pallbearers were as follows:  D.W. Krauss, Joe Borchardt, G.H. Jennings, Thomas Hacket, Hanzel Baumgartner, Tom Hardcastle and A.J. Miller.

HEWETT, Mary (Burchett) Hudson
The Brunswick News; Thursday 6 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 1

AREA DEATHS—Mary Hewitt [sic], 92, formerly of Brunswick, died Tuesday in North Carolina.
            Arrangements will be announced by Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

The Brunswick News; Friday 7 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 3

            Mary Hewett [sic], 93, a resident of Southport, N.C., and former resident of Brunswick died Tuesday.
            Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Brunswick Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.

HICKMAN, William
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 27 November 1897

DIED WHILE IN A RELIGIOUS TRANCE

            Brunswick, Ga., November 26.—(Special.)  William Hickman, reported in these dispatches last night as in a religious trance, died today.  Hickman lay unconscious from the time he fell in a trance and died in that condition.

Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 29 November 1897

THE NATURE OF HIS DEATH—Was It from Fever or from Religious Excitement?

            Brunswick, Ga., November 28.—(Special.)—The tragic death of young Will Hickman caused much comment.
            The Times has gathered fuller details, which sheds light upon the affairs.  The first story told was to the effect that the young man was under the influence of excitement incident to the emotional nature of the meeting now being conducted at the six-mile crossing, fell into a trance, and could not be awakened.  Another story is now told in connection with the case.  It is said that Hickman’s real affection was a case of fever, and that he became violently ill at the meeting on Sunday night and remained unconscious.  The physicians were unable to do anything for him.  He died without regaining consciousness.  His case was a very peculiar one.
            The religious trance story is still told by some of those who were at the meeting.  It is said that the young man dropped off suddenly at a particularly excitable period of the service.  Some insist that it was a case of hypnotism, and that others have been similarly affected during the meeting.
            The meetings are attended nightly by a large crowd of people, both from the city and the county.  They are marked by great enthusiasm, and many of the manifestations of religious emotion.  Many shout, some fall flat on the ground and groan, others yell at the top of their voices, and still others give up their valuables.  The collections are said to be very large, including the watches, jewelry, and, in some cases, articles of clothing of the members of the congregation.

HICKS, Rev. Levaniel Sr.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 4 April 1973; pg. 12A col. 1

REV. HICKS RITES TO BE ON SUNDAY

            Funeral services for the Rev. Levaniel Hicks Sr. of Waynesville, who died Sunday from injuries received in an automobile accident, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Little Rock Baptist Church, Waynesville, with the Rev. R.J. Leggett officiating. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery.
            Mr. Hicks was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church and a master mason and member of the Royal Arch Masons of Brunswick.
            Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Hicks; his children, Mae Etta Blue, Vera Russell, Levaniel Hicks Jr., Berthenia Bryant, Terethan Robinson, Johnnie M. Life, Frank Williams; his mother, Mrs. Isabell McCray of Boston, Mass.; brothers, Willie Hicks of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Robert L. Hicks of Waynesville, William Hicks of Waycross, Isaiah Hicks of Savannah, Jesse, Horace and David McCray of Boston, Mass.; 27 grandchildren, a great-grandchild and his stepmother, Mrs. Bessie Gaskins.
            Hall’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HICKS, Louisa
The Atlanta Constitution; Thursday 19 October 1876; col. 4

DEATHS AT BRUNSWICK

            Mrs. Sally Hudson, Miss Sarah M. Roberts, Mrs. Margaret E. Snow, Herbert L. Snow, Dosia Coston, sailor, name unknown, Henry F. Black, Isaac Christian, Netty Cohen, Dr. B.H. Hampton, Sam Chinaman, Henry Cox, Palmer Jones, Wm. R. Cozard, E.B. Courtney, Miss Louisa Hicks, Joseph Goodbread, Stringfellow, steward brig “Laura Gertrude,” sailor, name unknown, Fannie Waters, B.W.H. Davenport, E.W. Kelly, Lizzie Floyd, E.W. Cox, Almander [Alexander?] Peters, Gustave Peters, Mary Shrine, E. Moran, Katie Moran, Geo. Ray, E. Gatchell, Jno Slian, Wm. Kraus, Salvaorn Saverese, sailor, name unknown, M. Bartlett, Phillip Burchard, James Davis, Rosa C. Racetty, Alex A. Williams, Jno. Powers, B.E. Tenniman, ?E Golding, C.A. Bunkley, S.E. Moore, John Peters, Wm. Burns, J.T. Zeigler, C.L. Cole, Mrs. West, Seaborn Jones, C.E. Todt, Oscar Dover, Mrs. Thos. Borne, Mrs. Tuthill, E.C. Tuthill, Mrs. P.N. Blair, T.F. Smith, editor Appeal, Mrs. Margaret Hudson, Wm. Savage, A.J. Smith, lawyer, Chas. Sperr, Anna Bryant, Dr. Taber, Pat Hawkins, Tom Chinaman, Miss Lela Mason, Dr. R. Nobles, Mrs. Gray, W.F. Herzog, W.E. Jones, Eddy Woodwin, sailor, sailor, Thos. Peters, Salson? Green, J.W. Fowler, Mr. Morgan, Captain Roberts’ child.

HICKS, Mattie (Jones)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 9 July 1977; pg. 2 col. 1

RITES FOR MRS. HICKS TOMORROW IN WAYNESVILLE

            The funeral for Mrs. Mattie Jones Hicks, 56, of Waynesville who died Friday, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Waynesville.
            The Rev. R.J. Leggett will officiate. Interment will follow in the Masonic Cemetery in Waynesville.
            Active pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge No. 122 of Waynesville. Honorary pallbearers will be Herman Smith, Sr., J.H. McConago, D.L. Rainge, Fred Murphy, J.H. Bradley and W.C. Muchison.
            Mrs. Hicks was a native of Lowndes Co. and had lived in Waynesville for several years.
            She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church; the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 16; the Independent Charity Club; and was a community worker for the Department of Family and Children Services.
            She is survived by two sons, the Rev. L. Hicks Jr. of Miami, Fla., and Sgt. Frank Williams of Baltimore, Md.; five daughters, Mrs. Mae Etta Blue, Mrs. Berthenia Bryant, both of Waynesville, Mrs. Teretha Robinson of Albany, Mrs. Vera Russell of Miami, and Mrs. Johnnie M. Life of Brunswick.
            She is also survived by seven sisters, Mrs. Viola Burgman, Mrs. Mary Butler, Mrs. Henrietta Burgman, all of Valdosta, Mrs. Jimmie Watkins of Crystal River, Fla., Mrs. Katie Berrian of Waynesville, Mrs. Ella Busby and Mrs. Rosa L. Washwaters, both of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, Curtis Jones, Jim Jones, Henry Jones and Johnnie Jones, all of Valdosta; 28 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
            Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HIESMAN, Thomas
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 12 July 1896

DEATH OF A CHILD

            Brunswick, Ga., July 11.—(Special.)—Thomas, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hiesman, of San Antonio, Tex., formerly of Macon, died today at the residence of James Wright, after a brief illness.  The death of this child was unusually pathetic, due to the brightness of its young life and the circumstances attending it.  Its father arrived only the day before yesterday from Texas, and the young mother is prostrated with the severe blow.  The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock from the house, Rev. Ed. F. Cook conducting the service.

HIGGINBOTHAM, Annie
The Brunswick News; Friday 3 December 1943; pg. 8 col. 5

NEGRESS SAID TO BE 126 YEARS OF AGE DIED WEDNESDAY

            Glynn county’s oldest resident, Annie Higginbotham, a negress, died Wednesday, and on her last birthday she said she was 126 years old, and while the definite date of her birth has not been established, further than information supplied by the woman, many of Glynn county’s oldest residents declare she is well over 100.
            According to Emma’s [sic] record, she was born at Fancy Bluff, in this county, in 1817, and was a slave of the well known Glynn county Pyles family.
            For ten years she had been receiving an old age pension through the local welfare office, and those who have conferred with her regarding the pension state that when she was first placed on this roll she gave her age at 116.  Each year since then, she has correctly kept up with her age, therefore welfare workers said if she did this all through her life her age as given must be correct.  Although she has been feeble for some time, her mind has been perfectly clear, and frequently Brunswick people visited her and listened to her tell about conditions of the long ago.  She said she remembered Brunswick when there was nothing here but a couple of houses, all the remainder of the city being a wooded area.  She said she was grown at the time Sherman marched through Georgia and headed this way, and with her family went temporarily to an adjoining county.  She could give dates of many outstanding occurrences in the city and county, and, as stated, while there is no absolute way in which the date of her birth can be established, those who know her believe she was just about the age she claimed.
            Annie died at her home here, 1928 Johnson street, having removed to the city some time ago from Fancy Bluff.  Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church, colored, on Amherst street at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, and it will be attended by many of Annie’s white as well as colored friends.

[There was only one Annie Higginbotham throughout the census years, and that was Annie (Blue) Higginbotham, the wife of Nelson Higginbotham, married 15 November 1872, and unfortunately, she was not 126 years old at the time of her death.  Throughout the census years she was born anywhere between 1838 and 1852; so the oldest she could have been was 105 years.  In 1880 her birth year was 1852 and every census year after that she got increasingly older, 1900 it was 1846, in 1920 it was 1850, and in 1930 it was 1838.  Her death certificate records her as being 112 years old--ALH]

HIGGINBOTHAM, James
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 20 December 1988; pg. 3A col. 4

HIGGINBOTHAM RITES TO BE WEDNESDAY

            The Funeral for James Higginbotham of Brunswick will be held Wednesday.  He died Dec. 14 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lake City, Fla.
            The 2 p.m. rites will be held at First Jordan Grove Baptist Church.  The Rev. T.L. Davis will officiate.  Interment will be at Magnolia CME Churchyard in Brookman.  Pallbearers will be members of the military.  Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Everett City Hunting Club and First Jordan Grove Baptist Trustee Board.
            Survivors are four sons, James Higginbotham, Jr., Calvin Herrington, Michael Herrington, and Natthedeus Dallas, all of Brunswick; three daughters, Mary Hicks, Betty Williams, Vernethia Habersham, all of Brunswick; two brothers, Henry Higginbotham of New York and Nathan Higginbotham of Jesup; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
            A native of Brunswick, he was a member of First Jordan Grove Baptist Church where he was on the trustee board and the city-wide ushers board.  He was retired from Glynn County Public Works.
            The body will be placed in the church one hour before the time of the services.  Visitation will be held tonight fro 7 until 8 o’clock.
            Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HIGHSMITH, Wilhelminia “Willa” (Rozier)
The Brantley Enterprise; 15 April 1998; pg. 7 col. 1

            Wilhelminia “Willa’ Rozier Highsmith, 57, of Route 3, Folkston, died early Wednesday morning April 8, at the residence of Charles and Wanda O’Quinn following a lengthy illness.
            A native of Brantley County, she was a daughter of the late Hubert W. and Tedia Bell Howe Rozier.  She operated Ma’s Country Crafts at her home in Winokur.  She was a member of the Winokur Baptist Church.
            Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Ward W. Highsmith, Winokur; a daughter Teresa Highsmith and a son, Timothy Highsmith, Hilliard, Fla.; three sisters Emily Herrin, St. Marys, Florie Harden, Jacksonville, Fla., an Virginia Thrift, Nahunta; special friends, Charles and Wanda O’Quinn, Folkston and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, from the Winokur Baptists Church with the Rev. Wayne Manning and the Rev. Monroe Gill officiating.
            Interment followed in the Smyrna Cemetery in Brantley County.
            Casketbearers were Dr Roy Crews, Arnold Johns, Archie Don Crews, Clayton Carter, Jeff Stokes, Terry Temple, Jr., Larry Norris and Donald Morrison.
            The honorary escort was composed of Jerry A. Herrin, Archie W. Crews, Terry Temple, Sr., Johnnie Crews, Dwight “Bubba” Bramlitt, Arris Lee, Jesse Thrift and Jackie Tumlin.
            Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of arrangements.

HILL, Arthur James
The Advocate (Stamford, CT); Saturday 8 July 1989; pg. A5 col. 5

ARTHUR J. HILL

            Arthur J. Hill, a retired chef and a Stamford resident for more than 50 years, died Wednesday at Stamford Hospital. He was 77.
            Mr. Hill was born in Jacksonville, Fla. on Sept. 23, 1911, son of the late Myers and Onnie Hill.
            He was a chef at the Greenwich Townhouse until his retirement in 1976 and was a member of Bethel AME Church in Stamford.
            He attended Selden Institute in Brunswick, Ga., and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
            He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Green Hill of Stamford; one daughter, Carolyn Hill Layne of New York City; one brother, the Rev. W. Ray Hill of Columbus, Ga.; one sister, Evelyn Scott of Seaside, Ca.; one grandson, one aunt and several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in Bethel AME Church, 150 Fairfield Ave., with Rev.  Donald C. Luster officiating. Interment will take place in Woodland Cemetery in Stamford.
            Friends may call at the church tomorrow from 7 to 8 p.m.
            The Downer Funeral Home, 31 Stillwater Ave., Stamford, is in charge of arrangements.

The Advocate (Stamford, CT); Sunday 9 July 1989; pg. A6 col. 6

HILL-ARTHUR, J. of Stamford, died Wednesday, July 5, at Stamford Hospital. Beloved Husband of Evelyn Green Hill. Devoted Father of Carolyn Hill Layne. Brother of Rev. W. Ray Hill and Evelyn Scott. Also survived by 1 grandson David Arthur Layne, 1 Aunt & several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services Monday at 11am in Bethel AME Church, 150 Fairfield Ave. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church Sunday from 7-8 pm. The Downer Funeral Home, 31 Stillwater Ave. is in charge of arrangements.

HILL, Burford Brewer
The Brunswick News; Monday 13 September 1971; pg. 5 col. 4

            Burford Brewer Hill, 53, died at the Brunswick Nursing Home Sunday after an extended illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and resided at 226 Habersham St. Extension.
            He was a member of Taylor’s United Methodist Church, and had been employed by the Brunswick Pulp and Paper Company for 23 years.
            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Hill, of Brunswick; two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Elaine Anderson of San Diego, Calif., and Shirley Diane Hill of Brunswick; a son, Richard Paul Hill of Brunswick; his father, Burford Hill of Brunswick; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Bell Miller of Brunswick, and Mrs. Violet Horne of Port Royal, S.C.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

HILL, Charlie Fisher
The Brunswick News; Saturday 16 February 1974; pg. 2 cols. 5-6

FIGURE FROM JEKYLL PAST SUCCUMBS AT 99 YEARS

            The oldest of the original employes [sic] of one-time-millionaire-island, Jekyll Island, is dead at 99.
            Charlie Fisher Hill, a native of the Brookman Community, died at the local hospital Thursday night following a short illness.
            He was known to his many friends and relatives as Uncle Charlie and was well known for his unusual agility as a senior citizen.  He could be seen most any day over the years making his brisk walk to town and back.
            He was the first man to take a delegation to Jekyll in 1889, by way of row boat, to inspect the island for possible purchase by the millionaires.  According to a spokesman of the family, Hill was employed on Jekyll that same year.  He was a coachman for the Maurice family and remained with that family to witness the growth of the island.  He retired when the millionaires left the Island in 1941, giving way to use of the island by the U.S. Armed Forces.
            Hill could tell many stories of the outstanding money men of America, members and non-members of the Jekyll Island Club, who gathered on the island annually in the winter.  Only recently he was notified of the beginning of rehabilitation of the Maurice Cottage.
            Among survivors are a daughters, Mrs. Anna Arnette; a brother, Myers Hill; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            Funeral services will be held Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Ashley officiating.  The body will be placed in the church one hour before the services.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            The Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HILL, Earl Lee
The Morning Union (Springfield, MA); Thursday 15 September 1983; pg. 16 col. 6

EARLY HILL, 73; PRO GOLFER DIES

            Professional golfer Earl Lee Hill, 73, of 17 Aster St., Springfield, died Tuesday in Mercy Hospital.
            Born in Kingsland, Ga., he came to Springfield in July on vacation and decided to live here.
            Hill founded and directed the Earl Hill Southeastern Open Golf Tournament held on Jekyll Island, Ga. There he hosted golf greats such as Lee Elder and Calvin Peete.
            He previously was transportation supervisor for the Wanderer Motel, Jekyll Island.
            He was a member of First African Baptist Church of Brunswick, Ga.
            He leaves his wife, the former Jeanette Mullins; a daughter, Barbara Floyd of Brunswick; three brothers, Arthur of Stamford, Conn., Charles of East Orange, Conn., and Dr. W.  Ray Hill of Livingston, S.C.; a sister, Evelyn Scott of seaside, Calif.; and granddaughter.
            The funeral will be Saturday at Hall & Jones Funeral Home, Brumswick [sic], with burial in Hill-Maxwell Cemetery, Brookman, Ga. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge locally.

The Brunswick News; Friday 16 September 1983; pg. 11A col. 7

EARL HILL RITES TO BE SATURDAY

            Services for Earl Hill of Brunswick who died Tuesday will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Frist African Baptist Church with the Rev. Franklin McKenzie officiating. Interment will be in Hill and Maxwell Cemetery.
            A native of Glynn County he was a member of the First African Baptist Church, organizer of the Frontier Golf Club and sponsor of the Frontier Golf Tournament and the Earl Hill Southeastern Golf Tournament, member of the Gang Club and retired businessman.
            He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Hill of Springfield, Mass.; a daughter, Barbara Floyd, three brothers, Charlie Hill of East Orange, N.J., Arthur Hill of Hartford, Conn., and the Rev. Ray Hill of Livingston, S.C.; a sister, Evelyn Scott of Seaside, Calif., one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
            Pallbearers will be friends of the family and honorary pallbearers will be officers of the church and the Gang.
            The body will be in the church one hour before services.
            Hall and Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HILL, Edwin Leroy
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 3 March 1953; pg. 10 col. 6

4 PERSONS DROWN WHEN BOAT SINKS—Mother, Two Sons, Companion Die; One Body Found.

            A mother, her two young sons, and a woman companion drowned late yesterday afternoon when their bateau capsized in Cedar Hammock Creek near Lathan Hammock.
            Drowned were Mrs. Mildred Thomas Hill, 32; her sons, Edward, 11, and Jimmie, 8; and Mrs. Helen Jean Robinson, 21, all residents of Arco.  Their husbands, Burford Brewer Hill, 35, and James E. Robinson, 26, were able to make their way to shore.
            Only one body had been recovered early this afternoon, but county police officers, the Coast Guard, Captain Hoke Smith, warden on Jekyll Island, and volunteers are continuing the search.  Efforts to recover the four bodies were hampered this morning by fresh northeasterly winds.
            The body of Mrs. Robinson was found at 2 p.m. and was carried to the Miller Funeral Home.
            The party left their Arco homes yesterday afternoon to gather some oysters.  The bateau was carried on a trailer and was launched on a small beach at Cedar Hammock, created when a dredge was pumping up the highway to Jekyll Island some time ago.  The group then proceeded up the creek for some distance; where they gathered the oysters.
            According to officers who investigated the tragedy, the party was returning to the point from which they started, and a rather strong northeast wind was prevailing, and it is believed that wind caused the boat to capsize.  In it besides the six persons, was a kicker and the oysters, a rather heavy load, it was stated, for a bateau.
            As the boat capsized, both Hill and Robinson made efforts to rescue their families, but they were unsuccessful, they told officers.
            After reaching shore, Robinson walked through the marsh to his auto and drove to the Fancy Bluff Grill, some several miles away, where he informed an employee of the tragedy.  County police were called and immediately went to the scene.
            Hill told officers he narrowly missed saving one of his sons.  He said he had hold of the boy and was endeavoring to reach the marsh with him, but in some way he lost his hold on the youth.  Hill was reported to have been exhausted and was carried to the City Hospital, where he remained overnight.  He was released this morning.
            Both men are employees of the Brunswick Pulp and Paper Company.  Hill has been an employee of the pulp mill since March, 1948, and works in the machine room at the plant.  Robinson has been an oiler at the plant since August, 1951, and has resided here for several years.
            Mrs. Hill formerly resided at Vidalia and has been a local resident since her marriage.  Mr. Hill is a native of Brunswick and he has resided in the city and county all of his life.  His family is well known here.
            Mrs. Robinson, it was stated, formerly resided in Alma and moved here with her husband.  They have one son, Bennie Jack, 2, who was with his grandmother yesterday afternoon.
            Mrs. Robinson’s body will be sent to Alma tonight by the Miller Funeral Home where funeral services will be held.  She was born in Chicago but lived in Alma before moving to Brunswick in 1951.
            Other survivors in addition to her husband is her mother, Mrs. Lessie Sweat, Brunswick.

HILL, Emily (Brewer)
The Brunswick News; Monday 17 April 1961; pg. 14 col. 3

MRS. J.B. HILL TAKEN BY DEATH

            Mrs. Emily B. Hill, 70, wife of J. Burford Hill, died at her home, 803 Fourth Street, yesterday after an extended illness.
            Mrs. Hill had lived in Brunswick for the past 47 years.  She was a member of the McKendree Methodist Church.
            Survivors beside her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Miller, Brunswick, and Mrs. A.R. Horne, Port Royal, S.C.; one son, B.B. Hill, Brunswick; one brother, Alfred Brewer, Jacksonville; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
            Funeral services, under the direction of the Edo Miller and sons, will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the McKendree Methodist Church, with the Rev. W. Raymond Wilder, pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in Palmetto Cemetery.  The body will remain in the chapel of the funeral home until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning and then be placed in the church to await the hour of service.
            The family suggested donations to the hear fund.
            Active pallbearers will be Herman W. Folsom, J.M. Dorsey, W.F. Fouche, C.L. Major, W.D. Thornton and J.R. Knight.

HILL, James Burford
The Brunswick News; Friday 5 May 1989; pg. 3A col. 4

HILL FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY

            James Burford Hill, 94, of 803 Fourth St., died early this morning after an extended illness.
            The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at McKendree United Methodist Church with the Rev. John M. Clements officiating.  Burial will be in Palmetto Cemetery with Masonic rites.
            Pallbearers will be members of Ocean Lodge No. 214.
            Hill will be moved to the church one hour prior to services.
            The family will receive friends at Chapman Funeral Chapel from 7:30 to 9 o’clock tonight.
            Surviving are his wife, Mattie Hill; two daughters, Carrie H. Bledsoe of Brunswick and Violet H. Horne of Arcadia, Fla.; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            A lifelong resident of Brunswick, Hill was a retired city employee, having worked with the Brunswick Water Department.  He was a member of Ocean Lodge No. 214, Knights Templar, Scottish Rite and McKendree Methodist Church.
            Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

HILL, James Felton
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 3 March 1953; pg. 10 col. 6

4 PERSONS DROWN WHEN BOAT SINKS—Mother, Two Sons, Companion Die; One Body Found.

            A mother, her two young sons, and a woman companion drowned late yesterday afternoon when their bateau capsized in Cedar Hammock Creek near Lathan Hammock.
            Drowned were Mrs. Mildred Thomas Hill, 32; her sons, Edward, 11, and Jimmie, 8; and Mrs. Helen Jean Robinson, 21, all residents of Arco.  Their husbands, Burford Brewer Hill, 35, and James E. Robinson, 26, were able to make their way to shore.
            Only one body had been recovered early this afternoon, but county police officers, the Coast Guard, Captain Hoke Smith, warden on Jekyll Island, and volunteers are continuing the search.  Efforts to recover the four bodies were hampered this morning by fresh northeasterly winds.
            The body of Mrs. Robinson was found at 2 p.m. and was carried to the Miller Funeral Home.
            The party left their Arco homes yesterday afternoon to gather some oysters.  The bateau was carried on a trailer and was launched on a small beach at Cedar Hammock, created when a dredge was pumping up the highway to Jekyll Island some time ago.  The group then proceeded up the creek for some distance; where they gathered the oysters.
            According to officers who investigated the tragedy, the party was returning to the point from which they started, and a rather strong northeast wind was prevailing, and it is believed that wind caused the boat to capsize.  In it besides the six persons, was a kicker and the oysters, a rather heavy load, it was stated, for a bateau.
            As the boat capsized, both Hill and Robinson made efforts to rescue their families, but they were unsuccessful, they told officers.
            After reaching shore, Robinson walked through the marsh to his auto and drove to the Fancy Bluff Grill, some several miles away, where he informed an employee of the tragedy.  County police were called and immediately went to the scene.
            Hill told officers he narrowly missed saving one of his sons.  He said he had hold of the boy and was endeavoring to reach the marsh with him, but in some way he lost his hold on the youth.  Hill was reported to have been exhausted and was carried to the City Hospital, where he remained overnight.  He was released this morning.
            Both men are employees of the Brunswick Pulp and Paper Company.  Hill has been an employee of the pulp mill since March, 1948, and works in the machine room at the plant.  Robinson has been an oiler at the plant since August, 1951, and has resided here for several years.
            Mrs. Hill formerly resided at Vidalia and has been a local resident since her marriage.  Mr. Hill is a native of Brunswick and he has resided in the city and county all of his life.  His family is well known here.
            Mrs. Robinson, it was stated, formerly resided in Alma and moved here with her husband.  They have one son, Bennie Jack, 2, who was with his grandmother yesterday afternoon.
            Mrs. Robinson’s body will be sent to Alma tonight by the Miller Funeral Home where funeral services will be held.  She was born in Chicago but lived in Alma before moving to Brunswick in 1951.
            Other survivors in addition to her husband is her mother, Mrs. Lessie Sweat, Brunswick.

HILL, Matilda (Denegal)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 11 May 1977; pg. 3A cols. 4-5

HILL FUNERAL WAS HELD TODAY

            Funeral services for Alice Matilda Denegal Hill were held at 4:30 pm today at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she was a member.
            She is survived by her husband, Earl Hill; a daughter, Barbara J. Floyd; a brother, Scott Denegal; three brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews.
            Interment will follow the services at the Hill-Maxwell Cemetery in Brookman Community.
            Hall’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

HILL, Mildred (Thompson)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 3 March 1953; pg. 10 col. 6

4 PERSONS DROWN WHEN BOAT SINKS—Mother, Two Sons, Companion Die; One Body Found.

            A mother, her two young sons, and a woman companion drowned late yesterday afternoon when their bateau capsized in Cedar Hammock Creek near Lathan Hammock.
            Drowned were Mrs. Mildred Thomas Hill, 32; her sons, Edward, 11, and Jimmie, 8; and Mrs. Helen Jean Robinson, 21, all residents of Arco.  Their husbands, Burford Brewer Hill, 35, and James E. Robinson, 26, were able to make their way to shore.
            Only one body had been recovered early this afternoon, but county police officers, the Coast Guard, Captain Hoke Smith, warden on Jekyll Island, and volunteers are continuing the search.  Efforts to recover the four bodies were hampered this morning by fresh northeasterly winds.
            The body of Mrs. Robinson was found at 2 p.m. and was carried to the Miller Funeral Home.
            The party left their Arco homes yesterday afternoon to gather some oysters.  The bateau was carried on a trailer and was launched on a small beach at Cedar Hammock, created when a dredge was pumping up the highway to Jekyll Island some time ago.  The group then proceeded up the creek for some distance; where they gathered the oysters.
            According to officers who investigated the tragedy, the party was returning to the point from which they started, and a rather strong northeast wind was prevailing, and it is believed that wind caused the boat to capsize.  In it besides the six persons, was a kicker and the oysters, a rather heavy load, it was stated, for a bateau.
            As the boat capsized, both Hill and Robinson made efforts to rescue their families, but they were unsuccessful, they told officers.
            After reaching shore, Robinson walked through the marsh to his auto and drove to the Fancy Bluff Grill, some several miles away, where he informed an employee of the tragedy.  County police were called and immediately went to the scene.
            Hill told officers he narrowly missed saving one of his sons.  He said he had hold of the boy and was endeavoring to reach the marsh with him, but in some way he lost his hold on the youth.  Hill was reported to have been exhausted and was carried to the City Hospital, where he remained overnight.  He was released this morning.
            Both men are employees of the Brunswick Pulp and Paper Company.  Hill has been an employee of the pulp mill since March, 1948, and works in the machine room at the plant.  Robinson has been an oiler at the plant since August, 1951, and has resided here for several years.
            Mrs. Hill formerly resided at Vidalia and has been a local resident since her marriage.  Mr. Hill is a native of Brunswick and he has resided in the city and county all of his life.  His family is well known here.
            Mrs. Robinson, it was stated, formerly resided in Alma and moved here with her husband.  They have one son, Bennie Jack, 2, who was with his grandmother yesterday afternoon.
            Mrs. Robinson’s body will be sent to Alma tonight by the Miller Funeral Home where funeral services will be held.  She was born in Chicago but lived in Alma before moving to Brunswick in 1951.
            Other survivors in addition to her husband is her mother, Mrs. Lessie Sweat, Brunswick.

HILL, Dr. R.B.
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 7 March 1885; pg. 6 col. 3

DEATH OF DR. R.B. HILL—This gentleman, for several years a respected citizen of our town, died on Tuesday morning, after a severe attack of pneumonia of about a week’s duration.  During this time no great anxiety was felt for him, but the disease proved to be deeper-seated than was thought, and a fatal termination resulted.  A funeral service was held at the Episcopal church, after which the remains were taken to his old home in southwestern Georgia for interment.  The deceased was a true Christian gentlemen [sic], respected and beloved by all who knew him.

HILL, Richard P.
The Brunswick News; Friday 6 January 2006; pg. 4A col. 2

            Richard P. “Rick” Hill, 50, of Brunswick, died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in McIntosh County.
            A native and lifelong resident of Brunswick, Mr. Hill attended Brunswick High School.  Mr. Hill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was employed with Julienton Plantation in Townsend and had worked with M.J. McCall Wholesale Florist.  Mr. Hill was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
            A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Cletus Pifher presiding.
            Inturnment [sic] will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery.
            The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, followed by visitation until 9 p.m., at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
            Survivors include his wife, Kathy Hill of Brunswick; two sons, Stephen Hill and Joseph Hill, both of Brunswick; a sister, Shirley Mikkola of Lusby, Md.; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives.

HILLERY, Anna (Johnson)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 10 August 1983; pg. 10 col. 3

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR ANNA HILLERY

            Services for Anna Johnson Hillery of Sapelo Island who died Sunday at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Baptist Church on Sapelo.
            A native of Sapelo, she was a member of St. Luke’s Baptist Church.
            She is survived by her husband, Herman Hillery; a son, Bennie Hillery of St. Simons Island; four daughters, Ella Sneed of St. Simons, Sadie Hullett, Ruby Scrivens and Emma Atwater, all of Brunswick; six brothers, Ronster Johnson, Emmit Johnson and Fred Johnson, all of Sapelo, Isaac Johnson, Sr. of Fancy Bluff, Joe Johnson of Long Island, N.Y. and Lloyd Johnson of Brunswick; four sisters, Ruth Wilson and Lula Dixon of Sapelo, Alma Dixon of New York and Dorothy Murray of Savannah; 42 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            The Darien Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HILLERY, Flossie
The Savannah Tribune; Saturday 16 March 1912; pg. 4 col. 3

DEATH—On March 3^rd, Miss Flossie Hillery, of 401 Montgomery street, departed this life, the funeral services taking place the following Wednesday from First Bryan Baptist Church.  The body was carried to Sapelo Island, for interment.  The deceased is survived by a mother, two sisters and one brother.

HILLERY, Harry Jr.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 18 July 1991; pg. 3A col. 3

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR HARRY HILLERY

            Services for Harry Hillery Jr. of Brunswick will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Friendship Baptist Church in Brunswick with the Rev. J.D. Williams officiating.
            Interment will follow at Beheaver [sic] Cemetery on Sapelo Island.  The boat will leave Sapelo dock at 12:30 p.m.
            Hillery died Tuesday in Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers will be friends of the family.  Honorary pallbearers will be officers of the church.
            Survivors include his wife, Ollie Mae Hillery; his parents, Harry Hillery Sr. and Sadie Hillery; a son, Rodrick Hillery of Brunswick; five daughters, Harriette Hillery, Florine H. Hampton, Corethra Sims, Delphine Wilson and Sharetta Hillery; four brothers, Johnie Lee Hillery, Donald Hillery, Sylvester Hillery and Nathaniel Hall; three sisters, Maggie Hillery, Janie Hillery and Marie Smith, all of Brunswick; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            The McIntosh native was a m ember of First Friendship Baptist Church.  He was retired.
            Hall and Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HILLERY, Timothy
The Brunswick News; Saturday 29 April 1972; pg. 14 col. 6

THREE DEATHS, INJURY RESULT FROM COLLISION

            Three local men are dead today and another hospitalized with multiple broken bones as a result of an early morning two-car collision on the F.J. Torras causeway.
            City police said Lester Grovner, 29, of 309 Amherst St., Dennis C. Williams Jr., 28, of 1826 Lee St., and Timothy Hillery, 25, of 2212 Wolf St. were dead on arrival at the Brunswick hospital early this morning.
            Grovner was driver of the car in which the three men were riding when it was struck in the front by a vehicle operated by 23 year old Steve R. Anderson of Glynvilla Apts. according to police reports.
            Police said the Grovner vehicle was traveling east on the causeway and the Anderson auto was traveling west.
            According to police reports, the Anderson vehicle left approximately 129 feet of skid marks before crossing the center line into the path of the Grovner car.
            Police said after the collision Anderson’s vehicle caught fire.  Anderson was thrown a few feet from the burning vehicle they said.
            Police estimated $2,150 damage to the Grovner vehicle and $1,895 to the Anderson automobile.
            Anderson is reportedly in “fairly good” condition at the Brunswick hospital.
            Police offered no explanation as to why Anderson might have skidded into the other lane.

HILSMAN, Albert Sidney
The Macon Telegraph (Macon, GA); Sunday 5 March 1905; 2^nd Section pg. 6 col. 6

FUNERAL OF MR. HILSMAN—Services Will Be Conducted This Afternoon at 3:30 at Residence.

            Funeral services over the remains of Mr. Albert S. Hilsman, who died at his residence, 405 Adams street, yesterday morning at 10:30 o’clock, will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30.  The interment will be at Rose Hill.  Mr. Hilsman was in his 41^st year, and had been sick for a number of months.  He was a brother of Mr. Guy Hilsman of Macon.
            The following gentlemen have been asked to act as pall-bearers:  Randolph Jaques, Tom Cater, Charles Garfield, Elliott Harris, R.L. Smith and Will Bullard.

HILSMAN, Annie Belle (Scarlett)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 29 September 1955; pg. 14 col. 4

MRS. HILSMAN, 88, TAKEN BY DEATH; FUNERAL FRIDAY

            Mrs. Annie Belle Scarlett Hilsman, 88, widow of the late Albert S. Hilsman of Macon, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jake Blanton on St. Simons Island, last night.
            Mrs. Hilsman was well known here, having been born at Oak Grave [sic], in Glynn County, and had spent most of her life here.  She had been living on St. Simons for the past 25 years.
            Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Blanton, Mrs. Robert S. Pettigrew, Tappahannock, Va., Mrs. Henning F. Adickes, York, S.C.; 4 sisters, Mrs. F.A. Dunn, Miss Metha [sic] H. Scarlett, Miss Pauline V. Scarlett and Mrs. Daisy Scarlett Daniels, all of Oak Grove, in Glynn County; 2 brothers, George Stanton Scarlett, Winston-Salem, N.C. and Robert M. Scarlett, Oak Grove, and numerous grand and great grandchildren.
            Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the chapel of the Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. J.W. Jenkins officiating.  Interment will be in the Scarlett Cemetery at Oak Grove.
            Active pallbearers will be:
            Judge Frank M. Scarlett, I.M. Aiken, Julian Bennet, Carlisle Ward, L.W. Everett, Geo. S. Beach, T.F. Taylor, Dr. Mack Simmons.

HINES, Isaac (Captain)
The Brunswick Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 22 September 1883; pg. 2 col. 1

            NEW YORK, September 14.—Captain Isaac Hines, for many years a commander on the steamships of the Mallory line, died this morning at an early hour in the United States Hotel.—He leaves a wife who is now sojourning in Florida. His death is supposed to have resulted from a complication of a number of diseases, which produced a general disorder of the stomach.

HIPPARD, Andrew J.
The Brunswick News; Saturday 10 April 1993; pg. 3A col. 5

SERVICE SUNDAY FOR ANDREW HIPPARD

            The funeral for Andrew Hippard of Brookman will be 11 a.m. Sunday in the Springfield Baptist Church in Brookman with the Rev. Enoch Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Cemetery.
            He died Thursday.
            The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
            Pallbearers will be James Mitchell, Sammie Mitchell, Oren Wrice, Morrison Waye, Throunell Johnson, Leamon Johnson and Moses Gray.
            Surviving are his wife, Bernice Hippard; two sons, Johnny Hippard and Jeffery Hippard; three daughters, Gertrude Maxwell, Nancy Cahoon and Margie Clinch; 26 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and other relatives.
            Robert Cummings Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

HIPPARD, Columbus
The Brunswick News; Vol. 88, No. 85; Saturday 9 December 1989; pg. 3A col. 5

FUNERAL SET SUNDAY FOR COLUMBUS HIPPARD

            The funeral for Columbus Hippard, of the Brookman Community, Brunswick, will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Springfield Baptist Church in Brookman with the Rev. Enoch Lee officiating.  Burial will follow in the Hippard Cemetery.
            Hippard died Tuesday at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
            Active pallbearers will be Freddie Dunham, Jeffrey Hippard, Earl Hippard, Roy Miller, Glenn Maxwell, and Byron Gamble.
            Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the Springfield Baptist Church and officers of the district union.
            Surviving are his wife, Lula Mae Hippard of Brunswick; one daughter, Margie Hippard Clinch of Brunswick; one brother, Andrew Hippard of Brunswick; one sister, Fannie Warrick of Miami, Fla.; four granddaughters, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
            Hippard was a lifelong resident of Glynn County and a member of the Springfield Baptist Church.  He was past superintendent of the Sunday school, a member of the church building committee and chairman of the deacon board for more than a decade.  He also was vice-president of the district union and was an active member of the Democratic Club.
            Collins' Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HIPPARD, Earl Andrew
The Brunswick News; Friday 13 March 1992; pg. 3A col. 5

SERVICES SATURDAY FOR EARL A. HIPPARD

            The funeral for Earl Andrew Hippard, 45, of Brunswick will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in the Brookman  community [sic] with the Rev. Enoch Lee officiating. Burial will be in Blue Cemetery.
            Hippard died March 7 in the Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers are Michael [sic] Mack, Perry Short, Robert Short, Glenn Maxwell, Robert Mack and Freddie Dunham.
            Honorary pallbearers are deacons of the district union.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour prior to services. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
            Surviving are his wife, Mary Adams Hippard of Brunswick, two sons, Gary Adams Hippard of Brunswick and Tyrone Hippard of Savannah; a stepson, Tony Adams of Brunswick, a daughter, Selena Hippard Bright of Savannah, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hippard Jr. of Brunswick, three sisters, Gertrude H. Maxwell, Nancy H. Cahoon and Margie H. Clinch, all of Brunswick, two brothers, Johnny H. Hippard of Brunswick and Jeffery S. Hippard of Los Angeles, Calif., four grandchildren and other relatives.
            Hippard was a lifelong resident of Glynn County and was a member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HIPPARD, Rodney Windsor
The Brunswick News; Friday 4 December 1992; pg. 3A col. 5

FUNERAL SATURDAY FOR RODNEY HIPPARD

            The funeral for Rodney Windsor Hippard, 15, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Springfield Baptist Church in the Brookman Community with the Rev. Enoch Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Cemetery.
            He died Nov. 28.
            Pallbearers will be Amos L. Robinson, Johnny Hamilton, Clyde Baker, Marion Patterson, Larry Lecounte and Robert Taylor.
            Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the church and the district union.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour before the service.
            The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 tonight at Collins’ Funeral Home.
            Surviving are his parents, Pearlie R. and Johnny S. Hippard Sr. of Brunswick; his stepmother, Alfreda F. Hippard of Brunswick; five sisters, Tiffany Hippard, Lakiesha Hippard, Patrice Hippard, Lachelle Hippard and Latrelle Hippard, all of Brunswick; a brother, Johnny S. Hippard Jr. of Brunswick; maternal grandparents, J.B. and Gussie Robinson of Waverly; paternal grandparents, Andrew and Bernice Hippard of Brunswick; and other relatives.
            Hippard was a native of Muscogee County and lived most of his life in Glynn County. He was a ninth grade student at Glynn Academy, played baseball for Ballard Recreation and football for the Boys Club. He was a member and an usher of Springfield Baptist Church.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HIRSCH, Benjamin
The Brunswick News; 11 November 1927; pg. 8 col. 1

PIONEER CITIZEN DIES IN CALIFORNIA—B. HIRSCH, FOR YEARS A RESIDENT OF BRUNSWICK, PASSED AWAY TUESDAY

            News was received in Brunswick today of the death in Los Angeles, Cal., of B. Hirsch, one of Brunswick’s pioneer citizens, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julia May, in that city on Tuesday.  No details of his death were received here, and it is understood that the funeral was held in the California city.
            Mr. Hirsch resided in Brunswick practically all of his life, up to the time he removed to Los Angeles several years ago.  When he first came to Georgia he settled at Waynesville, where he engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years.  Later he removed to Brunswick and for years was a well known and popular Brunswick citizen.
            Mr. Hirsch only last month celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday, and at that time he was said to be enjoying unusually good health.  He was active up to the time he left Brunswick, and letters received from him by friends here occasionally stated that he was in fine health in Los Angeles, therefore the news of his death came as quite a surprise.
            Mr. Hirsch is survived by five children, Mose, and Jake Hirsch, Mrs. Julius May and Mrs. H.L. Harris, all of whom now reside in Los Angeles, and Henry Hirsch, of Dan?, Fla.

HIRSCH, Henry Jr.
The Brunswick News; Thursday 25 November 1915; pg. 1 col. 4

LITTLE HENRY HIRSCH DEAD—Son of Mr. and [Mrs.] Henry Hirsch Passes Away in Chicago.

            News was received last night of the death of Henry, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hirsch, of this city.  The little one had been ill for quite a while and every effort on the part of medical science was done to prolong the life of the boy but at 9 o’clock last night the little fellow passed away.
            It is not known as yet what funeral arrangements have been made, as relatives here of the bereaved parents only received news of the death.

[Newspaper from 26 Nov. 1915 was missing, therefore funeral announcement could not be found—ALH]

HIRSCH, Bertha Elizabeth (Hirschfield)
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 25 February 1912

AGED LADY DIES ON TRAIN COMING HERE

            While en route to Atlanta from Chattanooga, Mrs. B. Hirsch, of Brunswick, aged 69 years, died suddenly last night of acute indigestion.
            Mrs. Hirsch boarded Southern train No. 14 at Chattanooga.  She was in the best of spirits, and a son, who intended accompanying her to Atlanta, did not do so because of her apparent good health.  Midway between Atlanta and Chattanooga, she was stricken, and, in spite of everything that the passengers and train officials could do, death occurred within a few moments.
            The body was brought to Atlanta, and early today will be sent to Brunswick, where the funeral and interment will occur.

HOBBY, Tommy Lee
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 25 October 1994; pg. 3A, col. 5

TOMMY LEE HOBBY SERVICE WEDNESDAY
        The funeral for Tommy Lee Hobby, 69, of Brunswick will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness with Elder Guy Portulas officiating.  Burial will be at Wrights Chapel Cemetery in Moultrie at 4 p.m.
        Hobby died Sunday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
        Pallbearers will be Tori Hobby, Rodney Gunn, Randy Miller, Steve Rozier, Rodney Gunn, Jr. and Harold Huff.
        Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 tonight at Chapman Funeral Chapel.
        Surviving are his wife, Levera Hobby of Brunswick; his mother, Alberta Nims of Moultrie; four sons, Donnie L. Hobby of Bluffton, S.C., Kirby C. Hobby of Fernandina Beach, Fla., and Mark A. Hobby and Terry L. Hobby, both of Brunswick; three daughters, Gloria Elizabeth Miller of Jonesboro, Debra C. Harris of St. Simons Island and Lisa Rozier of Brunswick; five brothers, Virgil Hobby of Cresent, Curtis Nelms of Moultrie, Hinton Nelms of Cairo, Clem Nelms of Thomasville and Jimmy Nelms of Sylvester; a sister, Bernice Barnes of Tifton; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
        The Worth County native had lived in Glynn County for the past 36 years and was a retired self-employed painter.  He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

HODNETT, Eugene W.
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 19 May 1971; pg. 5A col. 2

RESIDENT’S FATHER DIES—Eugene W. Hodnett, father of Roy K. Hodnett of East Beach, St. Simons Island, succumbed yesterday in Martinsville, Va.  Funeral services are planned at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the First Baptist Church there.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the heart fund.

HOFFMAN, Charles  (Dr.)
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 4 March 1897

DR. HOFFMAN DEAD—WELL-KNOWN NEW YORKER PASSES AWAY AT JEKYL ISLAND—Was Owner of the Hoffman House, New York, and One of the Best Known Men in the Great Metropolis.

            Dr. Charles Hoffman, one of the most prominent Episcopal divines in New York, died at Jekyl island last night.  Dr. Hoffman came south with several members of his family a few weeks ago with the hope of improving his health.
            The noted divine has been in ill health for some months and recently his physicians advised a trip south and Jekyl island was selected as the place to go.
            Dr. Hoffman was owner of the Hoffman house in New York city and also of the Hoffman Arms, one of the most fashionable apartment houses in the metropolis, was quite wealthy and related to the celebrated Hoffman family of the east.
            A special Pullman sleeper has been engaged by the relatives of the deceased to convey them back to New York and they will leave Brunswick this afternoon for New York, where the funeral and interment will occur.

HOLLAND, Anna Cody
 The Brunswick News; Friday 19 December 2003; pg. 4A col. 4

            Anna Cody Holland, 86, died Wednesday at the local hospital.
            A native of Savannah, Mrs. Holland had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 66 years.  She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Brunswick.
            Surviving are two sons, George Cody Holland of St Simons Island and Albert M. Holland Jr. of Brunswick; a daughter, Mary Lou Hagey of Brunswick; and two grandchildren.
            A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the residence, 822 Union Street, Brunswick.  Inurnment will be later in Oak Grove Cemetery in Brunswick.
            The family will receive friends at the residence until the time of the service.
            The family requests donations be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOLLAND, Annie
Advertiser & Appeal; Vol. 2, No. 26; Wednesday 20 December 1876; pg. 1, col. 2

            We are pained to record the death of little Annie, (four years old) daughter of Mr. Marshal B. Holland of our city.  About ten days since she was in the kitchen with a servant.  The latter went out for some purpose, when the little one took fire, in some way, from the stove.  She screamed for help, and rushed upstairs, where she was met by her mother, who threw something around her and put out the flames, but alas! too late.  After lingering three days, she died.  The stricken parents have our deepest sympathy.

HOLLAND, Robert C.
The Brunswick News; Friday 7 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 3

            Robert C. Holland, 81, of St. Simons Island died Wednesday at his residence.
            A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
            Chapman Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

HOLLAND, William W.
The Brunswick News; Friday 6 January 1939; pg. 6 col. 4

[Article is very hard to read, not sure of transcription –ALH]

NEGROES STILL MISSING, CANOE FOUND IN RIVER

            Will Holland, negro caretaker on the Evelyn Plantation near the Broadfield section of Glyn county, and a Brunswick negro boy, Tommy Armstrong, 12 years of age, missing since Wednesday afternoon, have not been found up to this afternoon, Chief L.L. Godwin, of the Glynn county police, reports.
            Holland, who has bene caretaker for the plantation owned by the heirs of the late E.DM. Strachan, for a number of years, disappeared Wednesday when he and the Armstrong boy left the plantation in a canoe on a small creek on the property to investigate shooting it is reported they heard in the back section of the plantation.
            Throughout yesterday at the request of the Strachan family and local office of the Strachan Shipping Company, county police and members of the United States coast guard have searched the vicinity for the negroes and so far their efforts have been futile. Late yesterday afternoon the canoe in which the two negroes left the plantations was found on the bank of the south stream of the Altamaha. It is believed that both Holland and Armstrong met death by drowning, and parties are continuing the search for their bodies.

The Brunswick News; Monday 23 January 1939; pg. 8 col. 3

BODY OF ONE OF DROWNED NEGROES FOUND SATURDAY

[article is faded and very hard to read—ALH]

            The body of William Harlan [sic], one of the two negroes drowned on January 4 in the Altamaha river near Evelyn, was found Saturday night near Friday Cap by a trapper named Davis, and a report of the finding was sent to local officers[?].
            Friday Cap, on the south branch of Altamaha river, is on the south branch of the Altamaha river, is [illegible words] from where the two negroes are supposed to have been drowned. Sheriff Geo.  W. Owens was [illegible] and yesterday morning County Police Chief L.O. Godwin went to investigate the surroundings near the [illegible] where the body was found. The search was continued for the body of Tommie Armstrong, young negro boy, 12 or 13 years old, a nephew of Harlan.
            A thorough investigation was made by Chief Godwin[?] and those who accompanied him for any possible evidence, as Coroner J.D. Baldwin stated today there had been [illegible words] the drowning of the two negroes.
            The body was brought to Brunswick yesterday[?] and further investigation was made under the direction of the coroner[?].

HOLLEY, Steven Daniel
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 2 February 1994; pg. 3A col. 6

STEVEN D. HOLLEY DIES IN MISSOURI

            Former Brunswick resident Steven Daniel Holley, 30, of St. Louis, Mo., died Jan. 20.
            A memorial service was held Jan. 25 at Pilgrim Congregational Church in St. Louis and Jan. 29 at New Hope Southern Congregational Church.
            Surviving are his parents, Leon and Betty Holley of Brunswick; three brothers, Judson Holley and Bruce Holley, both of Brunswick, and Gary Holley of Atlanta; and a sister, Diane Holley of Brunswick.
            The Brunswick native graduated from Glynn Academy in 1961 and was also a graduate of University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala. He served as pianist/organist for many local churches.
            For the past two years, he served as music director/organist at Pilgrim Congregational Church in St. Louis. He had also served as staff organist in several Kansas City, Mo., churches, as a member of the teaching staff at St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, and as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.

HOLLOWAY, Louise (Hutcheson) Honea
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 2 January 1980; pg. 2A col. 4

LOUISE H. HOLLOWAY DIES TUESDAY

            Louise Hutcheson Holloway, 62, died Tuesday in Darien.  She had lived in Darien for the past two years and was a resident of Brunswick for most of her life.  She was a member of the Arco United Methodist Church.
            Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Judy St. Clair of Brunswick, two sisters, Mrs. Gordon Chapman of Brunswick and Mrs. Inez Lynn of St. Simons Island, a brother Dan Cope of Albany, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. from Chapman Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James Agee officiating.  Burial will follow at Palmetto Cemetery.
            Pallbearers include J.P. Brewer, James K. Moody, Russell Moody, Tony Moody, Leon Moody and George Young.
            The family will be at Chapman Funeral Chapel tonight from 7:30 until 9 and at the home of Judy St. Clair, 2261 Formosa St.  Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

HOLLOWAY, Nelson
The Brunswick News; Thursday 2 February 1984; pg. 3A col. 1

NELSON HOLLOWAY SUCCUMBS, FUNERAL FRIDAY

            The funeral for Nelson T. Holloway, who died Jan. 30 at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. E.C. Tillman officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            A native of Brunswick, he was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and Cornerstone Masonic Lodge N. 8, F&AM. He was retired form Hercules Incorporated.
            Survivors include his wife, Laura Holloway; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Hawkins of New Orleans, La.; a brother, Tommie Lee Holloway of Brunswick; a sister, Mrs. Vivian Folds of Brunswick; sic grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
            Pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge No. 8. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and trustees of Shiloh Baptist Church and co-workers at Hercules.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour before the services. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 8.
            Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOLMES, Alex Edmond
The Brunswick News; Monday 13 September 1971; pg. 5 col. 2

ALEX HOLMES RITES HELD HERE TODAY

            Alex Edmond Holmes, 63, a resident of 501 H Street died Friday night at the Central State Hospital in Milledgeville. He was born in Camden County and had lived in Brunswick for 60 years. He was employed with the City of Brunswick.
            Survivors include his mother, Mrs. May C. Holmes of Brunswick; two stepsons, Troy and Johnny DeLuca of Brunswick; an uncle, several nieces and nephews.
            Graveside services were held today in Palmetto cemetery with the Rev. Talbert Morgan officiating. Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

HOLMES, Anne
The Brunswick News; 1 August 1938

MISS ANNE HOLMES, AN AGED RESIDENT, DIED YESTERDAY

            Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon for Miss Mary Anne Holmes, 80, one of Brunswick's oldest residents, who died Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bell, 2001 Atlantic avenue, with whom she resided. She had been ill for some time.
            Miss Holmes had resided in Brunswick practically all her life, and she was well known among an unusually large number of friends. She had for years been a member of the Episcopal church, and in her younger life was greatly interested in church work. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services this afternoon were held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bell and burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery. The following served as pallbearers: T.J. Wood, Hugh Flanders, Horace Symons, Jim Bell, E.K. Mahnke. The funeral was in charge of Baldwin & Edge.

HOLMES, Andrew Rudolph
The Brunswick News; Thursday 21 December 1944; pg. 8 col. 2

ANDREW R. HOLMES DIED WEDNESDAY

            Andrew R. Holmes, 67, a resident of Brunswick all of his life, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home on Hopkins avenue, following an illness of several years.
            Mr. Holmes is survived by his wife and three sons, Herbert, Lester and Raymond Holmes, all of this city.
            Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at Cavalry Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. W.F. Jamison and the Rev. Shaw Hardin, burial following in Palmetto cemetery.  The funeral was in charge of the Gibson-Hart Funeral Homes.

HOLMES, Charles Gilbert
The Brunswick News; Saturday 21 February 1948; pg. 8 col. 4

C.G. HOLMES DIES, FUNERAL SUNDAY

            C.G. (Burt) Holmes, 67, born in Brunswick and a resident of this city all of his life, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 2529 Reynolds street. He had been in bad health for some time.
            Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Willa Eunice Driggers, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. C.B. Drury, of this city; a son, C.G. Holmes, Jr., and two brothers, C.A. Holmes, Jacksonville, and T.B. Holmes, of this city.
            Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence conducted by the Rev. W.T. Brisson, burial to be in Palmetto Cemetery. The following will serve as pallbearers: Active, J.F. Symons, W.D. Symons, Johnnie Gilmore, W.M. Bowen, J.C. Carpenter and Joe Higgins; honorary, Jim Shiver, Chief J.E. Register, Edwin W. Dart, J.M. Exley, II, F. duBignon, Bob Jennings. The Gibson-Hart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOLMES, Dee Wilmer
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 27 April 1938; pg. 8 col. 2

LOCAL MAN HURT IN FALL YESTERDAY DIES HERE TODAY

            Injuries sustained in a fall from a scaffold yesterday, today proved fatal to Dee Holmes, 54, who passed away at the City Hospital where he was carried for treatment.
            Mr. Holmes, who resided on Hopkins avenue, west of the plant of the Georgia Veneer and Package Company, was engaged in painting the McCosker Service Station on the Coastal Highway.  He was on the scaffold when in some way he lost his balance and fell to the pavement, a distance of some ten or twelve feet.  He was immediately carried to the hospital and an examination revealed his back was broken in the fall and his condition was pronounced serious.
            Mr. Holmes had been a resident of Brunswick all of his life and was well known among a large number of friends, who will regret to learn of the unfortunate accident.
            He is survived by two brothers, Andrew and John Holmes, and one sister, Miss Helen Holmes, all of this city.
            Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. W.F. Jamison, of the Advent Christian church.  Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home.

HOLMES, Don T.
The Brunswick News; Friday 9 May 1969; pg. 3 col. 4

DON T. HOLMES, 64, DIES AT HOSPITAL AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

            Don T. Holmes, 64, a resident of 1806 Newcastle Street, died yesterday at the Brunswick hospital after a brief illness.
            He was born in Glynn County, the son of May C. Holmes and the late J.T. Holmes, and had lived here all of his life. He was a commercial fisherman.
            Surviving, besides his mother, is his wife; a son, William H. Holmes of Dallas, Tex.; seven daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Delmar and Mrs. Della Mae Sheridan of Fernandina, Mrs. Mary Katherine Roland [sic] of Eau Galilie [sic], Fla., Mrs. Martha Sheridan of Stilton, Penna., Mrs. Leona Middleton of North Carolina, and Mrs. Courtney Garnto [sic] and Mrs. Minnie Pearl Cohran [sic], both of Brunswick; a brother, Alex Holmes of Brunswick, and a number of grandchildren.
            Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be Floyd Johnson, Joe Jackson, Troy DeLuca, Billy Minchew, Carlton Ribbon, Joe Daniels, Timothy Holmes and Earl Robinson.

HOLMES, George Thomas
Brooklyn Times Union (Brooklyn, NY); Monday 22 January 1934; pg. 9 col. 4

GEORGE T. HOLMES DIES IN BABYLON—Was President of the Wright-Holmes Corp. of Manhattan.

            Babylon, Jan. 22.—George T. Holmes, 59 y ears old, president of the Wright-Holmes Corp., 225 West 34^th st., New York City, publisher of the legal directory of that name, died yesterday morning in his home on Phelps lane after a short illness. The funeral service will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Daily Funeral Chapel on Main st.

            Mr. Holmes was born in Brunswick, Ga., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holmes, and after being graduated from the University of Georgia and from the University of Georgia Law School, he practiced law in Atlanta for about five years. In 1903 he went to New York and he had been a resident of Babylon for seven years. The Wright-Holmes Corp. publishes the Wright-Holmes list, a legal directory.

            Mr. Holmes was a member of the New York Athletic Club, the Republic Lodge of Masons, Consistory of New York, Amity Chapter 160, Palestine Commandery 18 and the New York Rotary Club. His wife, Elizabeth Hathaway Holmes, survives.

HOLMES, Gertrude (Williams)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 13 January 1993; pg. 3A col 3

FUNERAL THURSDAY FOR GERTRUDE HOLMES

            The funeral for Gertrude Holmes of Brunswick will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. Earl James officiating. Burial will follow in Gracewood [sic] Cemetery.
            Mrs. Holmes died Sunday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Visitation will be tonight from 7 to 10 at Brunswick Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church two hours before the service.
            Surviving is a step-son, Wendell P. Holmes Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; an adopted sister, Marie A. Williams of Savannah and several nieces and nephews.
            The McIntosh County native was a graduate of Savannah State College where she served as college nurse for many years until her retirement in 1970. Mrs. Holmes received her medical training at Charity Hospital in Savannah. She also served as the superintendent of Charity Hospital.
            Mrs. Holmes was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She was also a licensed funeral director and was associated with Brunswick Funeral Home.

HOLMES, James
The Savannah Georgian (Savannah, GA); Wednesday 18 January 1826; pg. 2 col. 5

DIED—At Sunbury, on Sunday night last, JAMES HOLMES, Esq. Collector of that port.

HOLMES, James D.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 16 April 1957; pg. 10 col. 5

JAMES D. HOLMES IS TAKEN BY DEATH

            James D. Holmes, 70, a life-long resident of Brunswick, died last night at the Veterans hospital in Dublin following a long illness.
            Besides his wife he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Nelsen of Vero Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Blanch Bailey of Florida.
            Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Gibson Hart Funeral Home.

The Brunswick News; Wednesday 17 April 1957; pg. 10 col. 6

FUNERAL SERVICES SET FOR JAMES D. HOLMES

            Funeral services for James D. Holmes, who died at the Veterans Hospital in Dublin Monday, will be held at the grave side in Palmetto Cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. C.H. Moss.
            The body will be at the chapel of the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home until the time of funeral.

HOLMES, James Scott
The Brunswick Call; Tuesday 8 November 1898; pg. 1 col. 5

MR. J.S. HOLMES DEAD—Breathed His Last Early Sunday Morning

            Mr. J.S. Holmes, age 50, died at his residence near the gas house, early Sunday morning of malarial fever.  The deceased has been a resident of Brunswick since childhood; he was one of the brave men who wore the gray and fought for our fair southland.  Mr. Holmes enlisted in the Fourth Georgia cavalry, was captured and remained in prison at Fort Delaware over 12 months.  The funeral occurred from the Second Advent church, Rev. Kenrich conducting the service.  To the bereaved relatives THE CALL extends sincere sympathy.

HOLMES, Joel Elvin
The Brunswick news; Saturday 11 September 1937; pg. 8 col. 4

ILLNESS IS FATAL TO JOEL E. HOLMES

            Joel E. Holmes, 45, died at the City Hospital last night after a long illness.  He had been ill at his home for many weeks, and was removed to the hospital a few days ago in a serious condition.
            Mr. Holmes was employed for some time by Gilmore & Woods, but retired several months ago on account of bad health.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Colson Holmes, three sons, Joel, Ernest and Daniel Holmes, and one daughter, Miss Jeanette Holmes.  One sister, Mrs. Helen Lyles of Woodbine, and three brothers, Andrew, John and Dee Holmes, all of Brunswick, also survive.
            Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence at 3:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W.F. Jamison, of the Advent Christian church.  Interment will be in Palmetto cemetery, with the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home in charge.

HOLMES, John Thomas
The Brunswick News; Thursday 17 October 1946; pg. 8 col. 1

AN AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY PASSES

            J.T. Holmes, 73, a resident of Brunswick and Glynn County all of his life, died at his home on Glynndale Drive in the Dock Unction area yesterday afternoon. He had been ill for about six months.
            Mr. Holmes was employed by the city for a period of 17 years, and he was well known in the city and county.
            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary C. Holmes, and two sons, Alex E. and Don Thomas Holmes, both of the city.
            Funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon at the residence, to be conducted by the Rev. W.F. Jamison, and burial will be in Palmetto cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Mortician Edo Miller.

HOLMES, Lester Eugene
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 27 July 1965; pg. 5 cols. 1 & 2

LESTER E. HOLMES IS TAKEN BY DEATH

            Lester Eugene Holmes, 50, died yesterday afternoon at his residence, 2904 Hopkins Ave., after an extended illness. He was born in Glynn County and had lived here all of his life.
            Holmes operated a plumbing business here before his retirement and was a member of the Advent Christian Church.
            Surviving are his wife, the former, Alice Cooler; four sons, Andrew, Lester E. Jr., Larry and Basil Holmes, all of Brunswick; five daughters, Mrs. Hazel Lee of Dover, Del., Mrs. Cynthia Usher, Mrs. Lillian Ward, Mrs. Joyce Holton, Mrs. Linda Smith, all of Brunswick; his mother, Mrs. Jenny Holmes of Brunswick; two brothers, R.S. Holmes of Brunswick and Hubert Holmes of Fernandina; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home with the Rev. Silas Aldridge officiating. Interment will be in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be Furman C. Smith, Robert L. Usher, Sr., Louis Wilson, Eugen Holmes, J.L. Bennett and Carlos C. Kemp.
            The Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home is in charge.

HOLMES, Lyman H.
The Brunswick News; Sunday 20 October 1912; pg. 1 col. 5

FUNERAL OF LYMAN HOLMES—Laid to Rest Yesterday Afternoon in Palmetto Cemetery.

            Lyman Holmes, aged 36, who passed away at his home in Urbana Friday noon, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Palmetto cemetery. The funeral services were held at the residence, Rev. S.J. French of St. Jude’s Episcopal church, officiating. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Tom Hardcastle, John Symons, Henry Bell, John Gilmore, W.F. Symons, Horace Symons.
            The deceased is survived by his wife, two small children and a number of other relatives. He has been a resident of Brunswick all of his life, and was known by an unusually large circle of friends who will regret to learn of his death.

HOLMES, Lyman Lollie
The Brunswick News; Saturday 31 March 1962; pg. 12 col. 1

L.L. HOLMES DIES; BURIAL TO BE HERE

            Masonic funeral rites for L.L. Holmes, former Brunswick resident who died yesterday in Jacksonville, will be held tonight at the Masonic Hall on Laura Street, Jacksonville.
            Graveside services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Palmetto Cemetery here with the Rev. James F. Miedema, pastor of the Norwich Street Baptist Church, officiating.
            He is survived by his wife, the former Eleanor McIntyre, and two children, Joe and Chyrel. Mrs. Holmes moved to Jacksonville 12 years ago.
            The Estes-Krouse Funeral Home, Jacksonville, is in charge of arrangements.

HOLMES, Mae Carrie (Head)
The Brunswick News; Monday 31 January 1972; pg. 4 col. 5

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. HOLMES WILL BE TUESDAY

            Mrs. Mae C. Holmes, 83, died Sunday in a local nursing home.
            She was born in Camden County and had lived in Brunswick most all of her life.
            Surviving is a half-brother, Sam Head of Fernandina and a half-sister, Mrs. Lena Holmes of Fernandina; seven grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.
            Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the graveside in Palmetto Cemetery with the Rev. Arthur Cody officiating.
            Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home is in charge.

HOLMES, Mary Ann (Pacetty)
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 3 July 1880; pg. 2 cols. 3-4

ST. SIMONS DEPARTMENT—On Friday afternoon, the 25th ult. Mrs. Holmes, wife of Mr. Henry Holmes, was taken suddenly ill, falling from her chair whilst sitting in the front porch.  Medical aid was at once sought.  She still lies in quite a critical condition, her left side entirely paralized [sic].  Mrs. H. has been, for years, a great sufferer, having been tapped, during the last four years, seventeen times, for dropsy.  During these various tappings, there have been, at least, thirty or forty gallons of water taken from her.

Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 10 July 1880; pg. 2 col. 4

ST. SIMONS DEPARTMENT—Mrs. Holmes, whom we mentioned in our last as being suddenly stricken ill, died last Tuesday morning, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, Wednesday afternoon.  She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss.

HOLMES, Mary Virginia (Williams)
The Brunswick News; Monday 6 January 1936; pg. 8 col. 5

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN FLORIDA

            News has been received here of the death in Tampa, Fla., a few days ago of Mrs. Mary Virginia Holmes, of Brunswick, and a former well known local resident.
            Mrs. Holmes resided in Brunswick with her family for many years, removing to Tampa with her husband in 1931.  She was well known by many friends here.
            Besides the two sons who reside here Mrs. Holmes leaves the following other children:  Mrs. B.L. Boone, Mrs. A.W. Blitz, Miss Leona Holmes, G.G. Holmes and Mrs. Ola Holmes Hogan, all of Tampa.  Funeral services were held in the Florida city.

HOLMES, Myrtle (Colson)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 24 March 1987; pg. 3A col. 4

MYRTLE C. HOLMES DIES HERE MONDAY

            Myrtle Colson Holmes, 86, of Brunswick, died Monday at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
            Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Revs. Richard Baker and Frank Hall officiating.  Interment will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be Kenneth Holmes, A. Wayne Holmes, Ernest G. Holmes Jr., Jimmy Carter, Gerald Parrish and Charles Akins.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.  The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions to make them to the American Cancer Society.
            Mrs. Holmes is survived by a daughter, Jeannette Ficarelli of Brunswick; two sons, Ernest G. Holmes and Daniel F. Holmes, both of Brunswick; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and three nieces.
            She was a native of Camden County and had been a resident of Glynn County for the past 65 years.  She was of the Baptist faith and retired in 1970 from Golden Shores Seafood after 21 years of service.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOLMES, Robert Edward
The Brunswick News; Monday 1 June 1959; pg. 14 col. 4

ROBERT E. HOLMES SUCCUMBS AT 31

            Robert E. Holmes, 31, died Saturday at the Brunswick hospital following several weeks’ illness. He was a native of Glynn County.
            Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes, he is survived by eight sisters: Mrs. Lucille Rawlins, Mrs. Leona McCall, Mrs. Courtney Gornto and Miss Pearl Holmes, of Brunswick; Mrs. Dorothy Gandy, Fernandina Beach, Fla.; Mrs. Martha Sheridan and Miss Dela Mae Holmes, of Pennsylvania.
            Funeral services were held today at 3:30 p.m. at the family home, 2107 Hunter Street, conducted by the Rev. Talbert Morgan, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers were Emory Metts, Billy Gornto, Cecil Dennis, Warren Roberts, Roy Kemp and Raymond Holmes.
            Gibson-Hart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The Brunswick News; Tuesday 2 June 1959; pg. 12 col. 6

SERVICES HELD—Funeral services for Robert E. Holmes were held yesterday with burial in Palmetto Cemetery. Survivors in addition to those listed yesterday were two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dennis, Miami, and Mrs. Lucille Rollins, Brunswick; and a brother, William H. Holmes, Brunswick; and several aunts and uncles.

HOLMES, Susan Jane (Strayer)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 27 May 1967; pg. 12 col. 6

MRS. HOLMES, 76, DIES IN HOSPITAL

            Mrs. Susie J. Holmes died this morning in Brunswick hospital after a long illness. She was 76 years old.
            Mrs. Holmes was born in Wisconsin but had lived in Brunswick 57 years. She was the widow of Charles G. Holmes, Sr., and was a member of McKendree Methodist Church.
            Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. C.B. Drury of Brunswick and Mrs. H.L. Driggers, Pembroke; a son, Charles G. J. [sic], also of Brunswick; three Holmes Jr. [sic], also of Brunswick; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, G.H. Strayer of Jacksonville and O.W. Gatlin of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and a sister Mrs. Myrtle McHale of Jacksonville.
            Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home, with the Rev. J.S. Wetzel officiating. Burial will be in Palmetto Cemetery.

HOLMES, Thomas
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 17 March 1915; pg. 1 col. 7

NEGRO IS FOUND DEAD, NECK SAID TO BE BROKEN

            Thomas Holmes, colored, was found dead at his residence in Dixville at an early hour yesterday morning an, while it is not believed that he met with foul play, still it has not been ascertained exactly how the negro met his death. Coroner Jennings was notified and an inquest held, the verdict being that the negro came to his death from unknown causes.
            It was stated yesterday that it was possible that Holmes had been drinking and fell from his front porch to the ground, only a few feet high, breaking his neck, but there was no evidence to sustain this theory. The body was turned over to the Miller Undertaking company for interment.

HOLMES, Wendell Phillip Sr.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 7 February 1978; pg. 2 col. 4

BRUNSWICK FUNERAL HOME OWNER, MANAGER DIES. RITES THURSDAY

            Funeral services for Wendell P. Holmes of Brunswick, who died Friday at his home, will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Grace United Methodist Church with the pastor officiating.
            Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
            The son of a Methodist minister, he was born in Forsyth but spent most of his life in Brunswick. He was a funeral director for more than 50 years, and established funeral service firms in Statesboro and Brunswick.
            He was the owner and manager of the Brunswick Funeral Home for more than 40 years, and until his retirement had been a partner in Holmes and West Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
            He was a member, past president and served as chaplain of the Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association and helped reactivate the Second District of the state association. He organized the Brunswick Local Funeral Service Practitioners Association. He was a member of the Beautiful Light Charity Club and a member of a number of civic organizations, including the Glynn County Civic League, Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and Board of Directors of the State Department of Family and Children Services for Glynn County. He held a governor’s appointment to the Advisory Council to the State Department of Administrative Services, Purchasing and Supplies Division.
            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Williams Holmes, a son, Wendell P. Holmes, Jr., two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Shealy and Mrs. Willie Jackson; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            Brunswick Funeral Home and West Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Fla. are in charge of arrangements.

HOLMES, William Henry
The Brunswick News; June 1927

Note: William Henry Holmes was the son of John Holmes and Mildred Palmer. he was born 25 Mar 1844 and died 6 June 1827. At the end of the article his sister "Mamie" Holmes is mentioned. Mary Ann Holmes' nickname was "Mamie".  [Lee Collins, submitter]

SERGT. W. H. HOLMES PASSES AWAY TODAY--END COMES TO ONE OF ONLY TWO SURVIVING MEMBERS OF ORIGINAL RIFLEMEN

            Sergeant William Henry Holmes, 83 years of age, one of the two surviving members of the original Brunswick Riflemen, the local military company which marched to the front from Brunswick in the sixties, passed away at his home, 1627 Bartow street at 10:30 o’clock this morning, after an illness which had extended over a period of several weeks.
            General Holmes, as he was familiarly known among his many Brunswick friends, was taken ill while attending the recent Confederate reunion in Tampa, Fla. He returned to the city from Tampa, was at once confined to his bed, and never recovered. His condition gradually grew worse, and for the past few days little hope has been held out for his recovery.
            Mr. Holmes marched away with the Riflemen early in the sixties as a member of the Twenty-Sixth Georgia Infantry, and he fought with that outfit throughout the civil war. Returning with it a few years later he was one of the several that survived the terrible conflict. One by one these veterans of the local company have passed away until today only one remains, J. J. Smith, who resides near the old cypress mills.
            Mr. Holmes had spent all of his life in Brunswick. For years he was connected with Hilton & Dodge Lumber company at their large saw mill on St. Simons. In more recent years he was connected with the sanitary department of the city.
            A gentleman of the old school, Mr. Holmes was probably known by more visitors than any other citizen of Brunswick. Every tourist automobile that rolled into Brunswick and was observed by him he stepped to the car and welcomed the visitors to Brunswick, answered all of their questions, and told them many interesting historical facts concerning this section.
            He was the oldest Kiwanian in Georgia, having been a member of the local club for three or four years, and at the last convention held in Augusta was honored as the oldest member of the organization.
            The deceased is survived by his widow, one son, George T. Holmes, of New York, who will arrive tomorrow, and one daughter, Mrs. R. L. Welsh, of Ft. Meyers, Fla., who has been in the city for several days. One sister, Miss Mamie Holmes, of this city, also survives.
            Definite funeral arrangements had not been completed today, but it will be held probably tomorrow. Six members of the local Kiwanis Club will act as honorary pall bearers, while the Brunswick Riflemen will attend and fire the usual salute.

The Brunswick Pilot; Friday 10 June 1927; pg. 1 col. 3

WM. HENRY HOLMES PIONEER CITIZEN PASSES TO REST

            William Henry Holmes, for 83 years a citizen of Brunswick, died at his home on Bartow Street Monday morning after an illness extending over several weeks.
            “General” Holmes, as he was known to his thousands of friends, was one of the two surviving members of the Brunswick Riflemen of 1861-65 and he served throughout the civil war with that command.  He was born in Brunswick and has made him [sic] home here continuously ever since.
            He was a member of the Brunswick Kiwanis club and was ranked as the oldest Kiwanian in the state.  He was one of the most popular attendants at the last state convention in Augusta.
            Mr. Holmes’ characteristics can best be summed up by the nickname he bore throughout his life and by which he was widely known “Gentleman” Holmes.  The interment took place in Oak Grove cemetery with full military honors, the Brunswick Riflemen, his old command, attending in a body, also headquarters company of the 2^nd Battalion 121^st infantry.
            The funeral services were conducted at the family residence, Rev. Royal K. Tucker, of St. Marks Episcopal Church, conducting the services.
            Mr. Holmes is survived by his widow, one son, George T. Holmes, of New York, and one daughter, Mrs. R.L. Welsh, of Fort Myers, Fla., and one sister, Miss Minnie Holmes of Brunswick.

HOLTON, Henry Lee Sr.
The Brunswick News; Friday 30 April 1993; pg. 3A col. 6

HENRY HOLTON SR. FUNERAL SATURDAY

            The funeral for Henry Lee Holton Sr., 75, of Brunswick will be at noon Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. C.S. Hardee and T.L. Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
            He died Monday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers will be sons, stepsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers are deacons of Oak Grove Baptist Church and retired and active employees of Hercules Inc.
            The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to service.
            The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
            Surviving are his wife, Annie M. Holton of Brunswick; four sons, Henry L. Holton Jr. and Willie Henry Merrell, both of Brunswick, Leonard Holton of Darien, and Willie Holton of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Barbara Jean Hall of Brunswick; three stepsons, Walter Finley of Atlanta, Jerry L. Finley of Detroit, Mich., and Thomas Finley of Pensaulken, N.J.; two step-daughters, Mary Finley Wilson of Brunswick and Viola Finley Anderson of Pensaulken; a brother, Sylvestser Holton of Tampa, Fla.; five sisters, Catherine Forrester of Springfield, Mass., Barbara Anderson of Stoughton, Mass., Evelyn Young of Detroit, Rose Gamble and Clementine Knight, both of Brunswick; two stepsisters, Claudia Burroughs and Mary Spicer, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and several other relatives.
            The Brantley County native had lived in Glynn County since childhood. He was retired from Hercules after 36 years of employment. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
            Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HONEA, Joseph Richard
The Brunswick News; Friday 19 January 1951; pg. 12 col. 4

J.R. HONEA DIES IN HOSPITAL HERE

            J.R. Honea, 63, died at the City Hospital late last night.  He was stricken at his home, 2161 Townsend street, Brunswick Villa, and rushed to the hospital where he died two hours later.
            Mr. Honea moved to Brunswick from Atlanta about a year ago and had intended retiring and making his home here.
            He is survived by his wife and two children of Atlanta.
            Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Miller Funeral Home, are incomplete, but burial will be in Westview cemetery in Atlanta.

HONEA, Walker L.
The Brunswick News; Friday 3 July 1964; pg. 14 col. 2

WALKER L. HONEA SUCCUMBS AT 40

            Walker L. Honea, 40, stationed with the Navy in Norfolk, Va., died in the Portsmouth Navy Hospital yesterday after an illness.
            He was a native of Seneca, S.C., and was married to the former Louise Hutchinson of Brunswick.
            The body will be returned to Brunswick by the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home for funeral services and burial.  Arrangements will be announced later.

The Brunswick News; Monday 6 July 1964; pg. 16 col. 3

LAST RITES HELD FOR W.L. HONEA

            Funeral services for Walker L. Honea, 40, who died Thursday in the Portsmouth, Va., Navy Hospital were held today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Gibson-Hart-Durden Funeral Home with Chaplain Clifford A. Olsen of Glynco officiating.
            Interment followed in Palmetto Cemetery with military honors at graveside.
            Surviving are his wife, the former Louise Hutchinson of Brunswick; stepdaughter, Miss Judy St. Clair, Norfolk, Va.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Honea of Seneca, S.C.; three brothers, Cecil, Bob and Nathan Honea all of Seneca; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Allsep, Miss Linda Honea and miss Sandra Honea, all of Seneca.

HOOD, Frances Albert
The Brunswick News; Monday 17 October 1983; pg. 10A col. 1

FRANCIS A. HOOD OF JEKYLL ISLAND DIES ON SATURDAY

            Francis Albert Hood, 74, of Jekyll Island died Saturday at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
            He was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn. and had been a resident of Jekyll since 1977.  He served on the Council of St Richards of Chichester Episcopal Church of Jekyll Island.  He retired from Georgia power Co. in 1974 as assistant vice president after 40 years of service.
            He was a consultant of the State of Georgia and came to Glynn County to set up the Coastal Zone Management Program.  He also worked for a number of years as a consultant on special programs with the City of Brunswick.
            He had received the Georgia Municipal Association’s Key Citizen Award and the Crystal Ball Award presented by the Georgia Planning Association.  He was a graduate of the Baylor Military Institute and received a bachelor of law degree from Chattanooga College of Law and a degree in business administration from Edmondson School of Business Administration.
            Hood is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jean Demaree Hood, Jekyll island; a daughter, Mrs. Cassandra H. Elton, Decatur; two grandson and a cousin.
            Memorial services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Jekyll United Methodist Church with Father Samuel West officiating.  The body was sent to A.S. Turner Funeral Home in Decatur where services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with the Rev. Francis Daunt officiating.  Interment will follow in Decatur City Cemetery.
            The family will receive friends at Turner Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
            Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

HOOD, Jean (Demaree)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 2 October 1997; pg. 3A col. 6

JEAN D. HOOD SERVICE SATURDAY

            A graveside service for Jean Demaree Hood, 84, of Jekyll island will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Decatur Cemetery with the Rev. Frank Manning officiating.
            She died Monday at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Surviving are her daughter, Cassandra H. Elton of Decatur; a sister, Beth Warriner of Maitland, Fla.; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
            She had been a resident of Jekyll since 1977.  She was a member of St. Richard of Chichester Mission and was director of the Altar Guild for many years.  She also served on the council.
            She was graduated from Purdue University and worked for the Georgia Power Co. and the Tennessee Power Co.  She was a Red Cross Volunteer at Emory University Hospital for 17 years.
            She was a member of the Jekyll Island Arts Association and the Jekyll Island Garden Club.
            A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

HOOD, Gen. Robert N.
Knoxville Daily Journal (Knoxville, TN); Tuesday 2 February 1892; pg. 2 cols. 1 & 2

DEATH OF GEN. R.N. HOOD

            Early yesterday morning a message fraught with sadness and sorrow flashed over the wires from Brunswick, Georgia.  Gen. ROBERT N. HOOD of this city, one of our most prominent lawyers and businessmen died at the above mentioned place at 7 o’clock a.m. yesterday.  Beyond the fact there are no further particulars to be given.  He had an attack of la grippe about a month ago and has not been well since, though there were few who looked upon his condition as serious.  He was a man of wonderful pluck and energy, and no ordinary illness could keep him away from his office and his desk.  He was one of the hardest working men in the city, and his untimely death may doubtless be traced to overwork.
            Last Tuesday he was prevailed upon to take a trip south, with a view to rest and recuperation.  He was accompanied by his devoted wife.  Last Saturday, his brother WM. HOOD, received a letter from Mrs. Hood, written from Brunswick, stating that there were discouraging features in her husband’s case.  Sunday evening Mr. HOOD received a telegram, and left on the first train.  Mention of this fact was made in THE JOURNAL yesterday.  Soon after that paragraph had been read in the morning, the sad news of his death reached the city.
            ROBERT N. HOOD was born at Madisonville, the county site of Monroe county, Tennessee, on the 23d day of August, 1844.  When he was but a child his parents removed to Maryville, in Blount county, where he made his home until in February, 1883.  He was educated there and served an apprenticeship at the printers’ trade, at which he worked for some time.
            When the late war came up he espoused the union cause.  In 1862 he crossed the mountains into Kentucky and enlisted in the Second Tennessee cavalry.  He was afterwards adjutant of the regiment, and subsequently was promoted to a captaincy.  He served with distinction, was a brave soldier and a daring, efficient officer, popular with his men and winning the confidence of his superior offices.
            He served to the close of the war, and then returned to Maryville.  He was for some time employed as a deputy in the office of Major D.A. CARPENTER, who was internal revenue assessor during the administration of President JOHNSON.  He read law and became a partner of the late W.D. McGHINLEY.  He was quick to see the points in his cases, and industrious and aggressive in prosecting [sic] them, so that he quickly took high rank in his profession.
            Since coming to Knoxville he has combined business with the practice of his profession.  For many years he has had the management of the Knoxville and Augusta road, and has managed it very successfully.  He was the founder and organizer of the Third national bank, and has been its president since its organization with the exception of a brief interval.  He was president of the Knoxville water company and managed its affairs with a fidelity to his trust tht commanded the admiration of even those who differed with him.
            When Hon. JAMES D. PORTER was elected governor of Tennessee, he appointed the subject of this sketch quartermaster general of the state with the rank of brigadier general.  He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and also of the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion.  At the annual dinner given by the last named organization, in Cincinnati last May, he was one of the leading speakers, responding to the toast:  “The Loyalists of Tennessee.”  He died enjoying in a high degree, the respect and esteem of his companions.
            Gen. HOOD was a public spirited, patriotic citizen taking an active interest in whatever pertained to the welfare of the community where he resided, of his state and his country.  He was a true friend and when a friend needed his services, he gave them freely and without hesitating to calculate the cost.  He was aggressive and always ready to return blows for blows received.  He was firm and unyielding but when properly approached was as kind and gentle as a woman.  He had his faults and his enemies, but no man ever had stronger or truer friends.  He was well known, and the news of his death will bring sadness to many hearts and tears to many eyes.
            With him life’s fitful ferver [sic] is over.  Just as he was about to reach the zenith of his strong manhood, the inexorable messenger, who in time, will call for us all, has taken him to that bourne from whence no traveller [sic] returns.  His life has been a short but a busy one.  He will now find rest in the grave.  His memory will be cordially cherished by scores and hundreds of sincere friends, who have known him best, and who have admired the prominent traits of his manly character.
            He leaves a bereaved widow and four children, the oldest W.P. HOOD, superintendent of the Knoxville and Augusta road, to mourn his untimely end.  He was to them a devoted husband and a kind, affectionate father.

HOOD, William C.
 The Brunswick News; Tuesday 26 August 1930, pg. 8, col. 2

WM. C. HOOD PASSES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Popular Young Man Died Early This Morning at City Hospital

            William C. Hood, 24 years of age, prominent young Brunswick citizen, passed away at the City hospital at 1 o'clock this morning, following a short illness.  News of his death came as a shock to his host of Brunswick friends.
            Attacked early Monday morning with a hemorrhage of the lungs, young Mr. Hood was later in the day removed to the hospital, and attending physicians at once realized that his condition was serious.  Everything possible was done for him and after a consultation of physicians a blood transfusion was decided upon.  A half dozen or more friends of the popular young man volunteered for the operation and blood specimens were made preparatory to the transfusion.  It was then too late, however, as the end was near and a short time afterwards Mr. Hood passed away.  The physicians stated that it is very doubtful whether or not the transfusion would have been of any aid, but it was decided as a last resort in the efforts made to save the young man's life.
            Bill Hood, as he was familiarly known by his many friends, came to Brunswick about three years ago from Lake Wales, Fla., where he was connected with the Gillican-Chipley Company, and has since been in the naval stores department of the company here, having been associated with the company for the past eight years.  During the short time that he had been a resident of Brunswick he had made many close friends and was one of the most popular young men in the city.
            The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Hood, of Covington, La., two brothers, Arthur and Schley Hood, of Amile, La., five sisters, Mrs. J.W. Burns, of Franklington, La., Mrs. Dr. Sebey, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Jessie Helms, and Misses Edith and Jimmie Hood, Covington.  He was a nephew of W.A. Hood of this city.

            Funeral services will be held at the parlors of Mortician Edo Miller tonight at 7:30 o'clock, and the body will leave for the family home in Louisiana at 8:05 over the Coast Line.  The body will be escorted to the depot by a delegation representing the Brunswick lodge of Elks, of which the deceased was a popular member.

HOODENPYLE, Julia Estelle (Heins)
The Brunswick News; Monday 28 November 1949; pg. 10 col. 4

MRS. HOODENPYLE IS BURIED HERE

            Mrs. Julia E. Hoodenpyle, 87, a resident of Brunswick practically all of her life, died Sunday in Macon, where she was visiting a nephew, C.F. Baumgartner, and funeral services were held here this afternoon.
            Mrs. Hoodenpyle was well known among many friends, made during her long residence in the city. Her husband died here many years ago.
            Besides C.F. Baumgartner, she is survived by two other nephews, Jack and Rudolph Baumgartner, of this city, and one niece Mrs. Mildred Merrifield, of Louisville, Ky. One grandson and a granddaughter also survive.
            Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Cousins, burial being in Palmetto cemetery. Pallbearers were C.F., John, Jack, Rudolph and Hugh Baumgartner and Sidney Evans. The Gibson-Hart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

HOPE, Ruth Young
The Brunswick News 23 April 1990; pg. 3A col. 4

RUTH Y. HOPE DIES SATURDAY

            Ruth Young Hope of Douglas died Saturday at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
            Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Palmetto Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Davis officiating.
            The family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight.
            Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hope Hutto of Douglas; two sons, Dan Hope of Brunswick and Tim Hope of Douglas; a brother, Elisha Young of Douglas; a sister, Betty Wiggins of Haines City, Fla.; seven grandchildren, a great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
            Mrs. Hope, a former resident of Brunswick, had lived in Douglas for the past 17 years.  She was a member of the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church of Douglas.
            Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

HOPKINS, Cormack Jr.
The Macon Daily Telegraph; Saturday 12 February 1910; pg. 1 col. 4

CORMACK HOPKINS

            SANDERSVILLE, Ga., Feb. 11.—Mr. Cormack Hopkins died at the home of his sister, Mrs. J.H. Evans, after a long illness from tuberculosis.  The funeral was from the Baptist church, and interment in the City cemetery.

The Macon Daily Telegraph; Sunday 13 February 1910; pg. 16 cols. 4 & 5

            Mr. John Hopkins, wife and daughter, Mr. Arthur Hopkins and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haywood, all of Savannah, Ga., attended the funeral of Mr. Cormack Hopkins in this city Wednesday.

            Mrs. Cormack Hopkins and little son, Evans, of Atlanta, Ga., have been with the family of Dr. J.H. Evans during the late illness of Mr. Cormack Hopkins, who died here Tuesday.

HOPKINS, James Jr.
The Brunswick News; Friday 8 May 1998; pg. 3A col. 6

JAMES HOPKINS JR. DIES TUESDAY

            James Hopkins Jr., 77, of Brunswick passed away Tuesday at Hospice of the Golden Isles.
            The funeral will be 4 p.m. Saturday at the First African Baptist Church of Fancy Bluff with the Rev. M.C. Denegal officiating.  Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour before the service.
            Pallbearers will be nephews.  Honorary pallbearers will be officers of the church.
            Surviving are two sons, James Hopkins III and Harold J. Hopkins of New York, N.Y.; two sisters, Rubell Carroll of Brunswick and Beatrice Haywood of Waverly; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
            He was a native of Glynn County and a member of the First African Baptist Church of Fancy Bluff.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
            Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOPKINS, Marie Antoinette (Signal)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 30 April 1983; pg. 3A col. 2

HOPKINS FUNERAL TO BE ON MONDAY

            Services for Marie Signal Hopkins of Brunswick who died April 24 in New York, will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church.
            Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev. E.C. Tillman will officiate.
            The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the time of services.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7 until 8 p.m. The family will be at the residence of Joe Atkinson, 2711 Albany St.
            A native of Brunswick, she was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a registered nurse.
            She is survived by two sons, James Hopkins and Harold Hopkins of New York.
            Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOPKINS, Maria C.
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; The Atlanta Constitution; 7 December 1901

FUNERAL OF MRS. L.C. HOPKINS—Wife of Col. Hopkins, of New York, Who Has Been Visiting Georgia.

            Brunswick, Ga., December 6.—(Special.)  Colonel Lewis C. Hopkins, of New York, has returned to the city from a trip north, on which he was called to attend the bedside of his wife during her recent illness, which terminated fatally.  Colonel Hopkins was some weeks ago selected by large moneyed influences of his native state to come to Brunswick and look after their interests here and in other portions of southeast Georgia, and he had only been in the city of a few hours when a telegram told him of the serious illness of his wife, whom he had left well and happy only a short time previous.  During his short previous stay here he made many acquaintances, which added to the friends whom he had met before coming here, extended to him the most sincere expressions of sympathy.
            The following notice of Mrs. Hopkins’ death was published in The Daily Standard Union, of Brooklyn:
            “The funeral of the late Mrs. Maria C. Hopkins, of this city, will take place today (Sunday) in Cincinnati.  Mrs. Lewis Hopkins died Thursday at the residence of her son, Franklin W. Hopkins, in Alpine, N.J., after a two weeks’ illness of typhoid pneumonia, while preparing to accompany her husband to their new home in Brunswick, Ga.  She was a daughter of John and Julia Maria Whetstone, who were pioneer settlers of Cincinnati, her mother at one time having lived in the old stockade fort commanded by her grandfather, David Strong Moore.  Remotely her lineage touched that of her husband, she having been a lineal descendant of Stephen Hopkins, of the Mayflower, and John Hopkins, one of nati [sic] Mrs. Hopkins was prominent in the founders of Hartford, Conn.  In Cin- [sic] church activities, and in Brooklyn, where she was a member of the Plymouth church.  She and Colonel Hopkins celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage last January.  Her husband and two sons, Allison R. and Franklin W. Hopkins, survive her."

HOPKINS, Willie Albert
The Brunswick News; Saturday 26 November 1983; pg. 3A cols. 2-3

HOPKINS FUNERAL TO BE HELD MONDAY

            The funeral for Willie Hopkins, a resident of 2707 Wolfe St., will be held Monday.
            He died Tuesday.
            A native of Glynn County, Hopkins was a member of Paynes Chapel AME Church.
            Survivors include two cousins, Annie Robinson and Jessie Robinson of Brunswick.
            The Rev. S.L. Green will officiate at the 4 p.m. rites at Paynes Chapel.
            Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
            Pallbearers will be deacons of the church.
            The body will be taken to the church one hour before the services.
            The family will receive friends at 1013 Johnson St.
            Hall and Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOPPS, Daniel Gibson, Sr.
The Atlanta Constitution; Tuesday 26 September 1899; pg. 2 col. 4

HON. DANIEL G. HOPPS, JESUP, GA.

            Jesup, Ga., September 25—(Special)—Hon. Daniel G. Hopps, one of our pioneer and oldest citizens, died here suddenly today.  He was eighty-five years old and was one of the most prominent men in this section of Georgia, representing Appling and Wayne counties in the legislature, and was senator several terms and was a member of the constitutional convention in 1865.

HORTON, Thomas Marion
The Brunswick News; Thursday 25 May 1978; pg. 10A col. 3

THOMAS M. HORTON DIES WEDNESDAY

            Thomas M. Horton, 52, died Wednesday at the local hospital following an extended illness.
            He was a life-long resident of Brunswick and resided at 2303 Tara Lane.  He was a member of Christian Renewal Center; past judge of the Magistrates Court of Glynn County, appointed to the office by Gov. Jimmy Carter; owner of a local mobile home sales and mobile home park; and, before his illness, the only polygraph technician in Glynn County.  He was also a member of the Democratic Club and a veteran, having served with the U.S. Marine Corps.
            He is survived by his wife, Lois Yarbrough Horton, Brunswick; his mother, Mrs. O’Neil Johnson; three sons, Thomas M. Horton Jr. of Dallas, Texas, John Kirk Horton and Brian Keith “Tad” Horton, both of Brunswick; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Goldston of Dallas, Texas and a sister, Mrs. Iris Horton Colletta of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Chapman Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Calder Kinney, the Rev. Bill Ligon and the Rev. E.C. Tillman officiating.
            Pallbearers will be John Emory Taylor, Elbert Ogden, Bob Gordon, Mayor Reggie Holtzendorff, Henry Coasta, Wayne Floyd, W.W. Floyd and Eugene Highsmith.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Hurley Jones, Dr. A.W. Strickland, Tom Poppell, Ken Dunaway, Jim Reeler, Elmer Lewin, Allen Berrie, John O. Stewart, Roy Boyd, Allen Smith, Reid Harris, Brantley O’Quinn, and members of the Christian Renewal Center.
            The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday and Friday from 7:30 p.m. until p.m. [sic].

HORWELL, Richard J. Jr.
Doylestown Daily Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pennsylvania); Friday 3 September 1954; pg. 1 col. 3

YARDLEY YOUTH KILLED YESTERDAY AT STEEL PLANT

            A 18-year-old son of a well known Yardley physician was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when he became caught in a conveyor while unloading iron ore at the Fairless Works of the U.S. Steel Corp. at Morrisville.
            He was Richard J. Horwell Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Horwell, of 57 S. main st., who was working at the plant as a summer laborer during his vacation from college.
            A spokesman for the steel firm said the young man was working along an ore conveyor with a shovel, picking up spilled ore when his shovel apparently caught in the conveyor, pulling him into it.
            He was crushed and killed instantly according to Dr. William L. Goldfarb, of Bristol, deputy Bucks county coroner.
            Horwell graduated from George School where he was a member of the swimming and baseball teams.  He was a sophomore at Guilford College, N.C.
            The survivors include the father, Dr. Horwell and the step-mother, Mrs. Elinor Horwell; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Horwell, of Penargyl, and two brothers, Brice, 15, and Arthur W., 11.
            Funeral service will be private tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Yardley, with interment at the Ewing Church Cemetery, near Trenton.  The Rev. Philip F. Palmer, pastor of the Yardley Methodist Church will officiate.

HOTCH, Annie H. & Lizzie
Advertiser & Appeal; Wednesday 18 September 1878; pg. 3 col. 4

SAD—Afflictions come not single-handed.  Two children of Mr. Jake Hotch died on Sunday last, and his wife and another, his only remaining child, is ill with fever.  Mr. H., moved out to a newly settled place a few miles from town last Spring, which has proven quite unhealthy, as the above results show.  He brought his family to the city on Friday last.

HOUSEMAN, Anne Burford (Noble)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 1 March 1947; pg. 8 col. 5

MRS. HOUSEMAN DIED YESTERDAY, FUNERAL TODAY

        Mrs. Anne Burford Houseman, 73, a native of Brunswick who had resided here at intervals throughout her life, passed away at the City Hospital late yesterday afternoon, after a long illness.  Her parents were pioneer Glynn county residents.
        Mrs. Houseman resided here during all of her early life and for a number of years after her marriage to the late Ernest Houseman, who was associated with the Southern Railway.  In later years she resided in Birmingham, Ala., and Atlanta.  She had been making her home here for the past 18 months.
        Mrs. Houseman is survived by one son, Ernest O. Houseman, of this city; a sister, Mrs. E.E. Cheney, of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, R.L. Nobles, of this city, and two grandchildren.
        Funeral services will be held at the parlors of Mortician Edo Miller at 4 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. E.C. Hardison, and burial will be in Palmetto cemetery.

HOUSTON, James E.
Darien Timber Gazette; Saturday 6 January 1883; pg. 3 col. 2

            We are pained to learn of the sad death of our old friend, Judge James Houston, of Brunswick.  He was accidentally killed on Monday by the discharge of a pistol.  Judge Houston was one of Brunswick’s staunchest and best citizens and he will be greatly missed.  The editor of the Gazette deeply sympathizes with the family in their affliction.

Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 6 January 1883; pg. 7 cols. 1 & 2

DEATH OF JUDGE HOUSTON

            The city was thrown into a fever of excitement last Monday morning by the announcement that Judge James Houston was shot.  Upon investigation, it was found to be only too true.  The whole affair seems wrapped in mystery, as no possible theory as to how he came to his death can be formed that is satisfactory.  We can only give what facts we have gleaned, leaving each one to make his own theory.  Of but one thing are we sure, and that is that he came to his death by a bullet.  The circumstances are these:  After eating his breakfast, the Judge went back up stairs to his room, for what purpose is unknown.  Shortly after, a little grand-daughter, going to his room, found him seated in a chair before the fire-place, and seeing that something was wrong, rushed down stairs and gave the alarm.  Members of the family at once went to his room, and found him sitting in his chair as stated, his head thrown back, and the blood oozing from a wound in the head, on the right side, just above the ear, and his pistol, which had been placed on the mantel that morning, lying upon the hearth, the presumption being that the weapon from some cause fell from the mantel, and was discharged by the fall, inflicting a death-wound, as above stated.  He lingered until three o’clock the next morning, and expired.  This is all that is known as to how it happened.  One of the strangest facts connected with the whole thing is that, notwithstanding there were people in the room below the one in which Judge Houston was, and others on the same floor with him, none of them heard the report of the pistol.
            Thus has gone a man whose place cannot be filled.  Others, no doubt, can be found to perform the duties of Clerk and Treasurer of the city as well as he, but with him has died a fund of information touching the earlier history of our city that was nowhere else to be found.  In his death we have lost a personal friend.  The funeral took place from his late residence, and was attended by a large concourse of people, who followed him to his last resting-place.

HOUSTON, Malcolm George
The Brunswick News; Thursday 14 June 1917; pg. 1 col. 3

M.C. HOUSTON A SOLDIER BOY KILLS HIMSELF—Member of Company G, While Hanging Up His Gun, Was Accidentally Shot—BULLET PIERCED BREAST—Eighteen-Year-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Houston, of This City, Neglects to Put Safety on Gun.

            Malcolm C. Houston, 18 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Houston, of this city, and a member of Company G (Brunswick Riflemen), First Georgia regiment, accidentally shot himself at Camp Jowett last night, death resulting almost instantly.
            That the shooting was purely an accident, was the opinion of all the officers and others at the camp, who at once made an investigation into the tragedy. The accident, it seems, was due entirely to the carelessness of the young soldier.
            It was just a few minutes after 8 o’clock when men around the camp heard the report of a gun. Instantly they rushed out to ascertain what it was. One or two men were only a short distance from the tent from which it was believed the report came. They immediately went into the camp of young Houston, which was dark, and, after the light was turned on, he was seen stretched out on the ground, blood oozing from his right side. He was unconscious and assistance was quickly summoned, but without uttering a word and merely groaning once or twice, he died.
            An investigation was immediately ordered and Coroner Baldwin was notified. He summoned a jury and immediately went to the camp and took charge of the body and started with the inquest.
            Young Houston was about camp during the afternoon and was to go on guard duty at 10:30 o’clock last night. Shortly before the accident occurred, he asked permission of Corporal Dickey to leave camp, who referred him to Capt. Butts. The young man, probably ten or fifteen minutes before the accident occurred, went to the captain’s headquarters and asked if he could go out for a short time. He was told that one or two men were off; that he was to go on duty at 10:30, consequently, the leave could not be granted. Nothing more was seen of him until the report of a shot came from his tent.
            Houston’s gun, a 1906 model Springfield, was found in the tent hanging by the leather shoulder-strap on the post midway the tent. In it was one empty cartridge. From every indication, the young man had walked into the tent, picked up his gun, probably placed one shell in it, which automatically cocked the gun. Then without putting on the safety, he attempted to hang the gun on the post in the tent in the dark, and, instead of catching the strap on the nail used for the purpose in the post, he must have caught the trigger. The bullet entered his right breast, ranged downward, penetrated his shoulder blade and came out through the back, probably half an inch below when it had entered, indicating that the gun was discharged with the butt elevated some two feet above his head. The end of the barrel could not have been over an inch or two from his body when it was discharged.
            The coroner’s jury, composed of Geo. R. Krauss, Frank Herzog, PC. Woods, E.Y. Roberts, W.H. Taylor and A.C. Stebbins, examined a number of witnesses and made a thorough investigation about the ten. Under the evidence, and with all the circumstances connected with the tragedy, it could have been nothing more than an unfortunate accident. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict to this effect.
            Young Houston, who had resided in Brunswick all his life, enlisted in the army early last summer. He was sent to Macon, the state troops being located there at the time and was assigned to the First regiment, finally becoming a member of Company G, his home company. He went to Texas with the company, and has been in camp here since its return from the border. He returned only Monday from Savannah, where he had been having his eyes treated. He was popular at the camp, as well as in the city generally, and the accident has caused genuine sorrow.
            The funeral will occur from the Seamen’s Bethel at 3:30 this afternoon, Rev. C.D. Ogg officiating.

HOWARD, Barty/James
The Brunswick News; Friday 2 September 1994; pg. 3A col. 3

SERVICE SATURDAY FOR BART HOWARD SR.

            The funeral for Barty Howard Sr., 34, of Waverly will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Waverly with the Rev. Ozell Massey officiating. Burial will be follow [sic] in Mt. Sinai Cemetery.
            He died Tuesday at his residence.
            The family will receive friends from to 8 tonight at Brunswick Funeral Home.
            The family will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Brunswick Funeral Home to leave for the service in Waverly.
            Pallbearers will be Townsend Jackson, Joe Howard, Ulysees [sic] Howard, James Howard, Richard Howard and Rodney Howard.
            Honorary pallbearers will be Cleveland Atkinson Sr., Ed Williams Sr., Rubeal Atkinson, Calvin Atkinson Sr. and Andrew Heck Sr.
            Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Howard of Waverly; seven sons, Townsend Jackson of Bridgeport, Conn., Barty Howard Jr., James Howard and Joe M. Howard, all of Brunswick, Rodney Howard of Waverly, Theodore Howard and Ulysees Howard, both of Miami; six daughters, Delores Morris of Jamaica, N.Y., Carolyn Edwards of Brooklyn, N.Y., Marilyn Howard, Joyce Howard, Vanessa Coley and Sheild [sic] Armstrong, all of Brunswick; 37 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
             A native of Camden County, Howard was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He was a retired laborer for the city of Brunswick.

HOWARD, Dollie (Walburg)
The Brunswick News; Friday 29 March 1985; pg. 3A col. 3

HOWARD RITES TO BE HELD HERE SATURDAY

            Services for Dollie W. Howard, who died March 23 at Taylor Care Center in Jacksonville, Fla., will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Jordan Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. T.L. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            A native of Glynn County, she was a member of Jordan Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Samuel Howard of Brunswick; two daughters, Elizabeth McGowen of Fernandina, Fla. and Clara H. Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
            Active pallbearers will be Willie McGowen, Jackie McGowen, Benny Moore Sr., Bernard Thompson Sr., Ernest Edmonds, Jessie Thomas and Thomas McGowen. Honorary pallbearers will be officers of the church and Ocean Front Lodge number 1410 IBPOE.
            The body will be taken to the funeral home one hour prior to services.
            Hall & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOWARD, Frank
The Brunswick News; Friday 1 May 1981; pg. 2A col. 5

SERVICES SATURDAY FOR FRANK HOWARD

            Graveside services for Frank Howard, 87, who died April 24 at the local hospital, will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. W.L. Henderson officiating.
            He was a lifelong resident of Glynn County.
            Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mamie Johnson of Brunswick; a daughter, Mrs. Christine Hobbs of Brunswick; a brother, Theodore Howard of Brunswick; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
            The family will receive friends at the residence, 2428 Lee St.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOWARD, Roosevelt Sr.
The Brunswick News; Friday 25 September 1987; pg. 3A col. 6

HOWARD RITES TO BE HELD IN WAVERLY

            The funeral for Roosevelt Howard Sr., 94, will be held Saturday. Howard, a resident of Dover Bluff Road, Waverly, died Sunday at the Good Will Nursing Home in Brunswick.
            The 1 p.m. rites will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Waverly with the Rev. C.S. Hardee officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
            Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.
            The family will receive friends tonight from 8 until 9 o’clock at the funeral home.
            He is survived by his wife, Lottie Y. Howard of Waverly, three sons, the Rev. Lewis Howard of Waverly, Curtis Howard of Brunswick and Roosevelt Howard Jr. of Waverly; four daughters, Virginia White and Shirley Guyton, both of Newark, N.J., Esther LaCount of Miami, Fla., and Sadie M. Crooks of Brunswick; a brother, Barty Howard Sr. of Waverly, a sister, Tina Jackson of New York, N.Y., 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
            He was a lifelong resident of Camden County and was retired. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.
            Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOWARD, Samuel Eason
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 17 March 1987; pg. 3A col. 6

HOWARD RITES TO BE WEDNESDAY

            The funeral for Samuel Eason Howard of Brunswick will be held Wednesday.
            He died Friday at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital.
            The 3 p.m. rites will be held in the chapel of Hall and Jones Funeral Home. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Effrim Sullivan will officiate. Friends of the family will be pallbearers.
            A native of Glynn County, he was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard.
            Survivors are two sisters, Clara H. Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla. and Elizabeth Gowen [sic]] of Fernandina, Fla.; and other relatives.
            Hall & Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOWARD, Theodore Jackson
The Brunswick News; Monday 3 October 1983; pg. 3A col. 1

FUNERAL FOR THEODORE HOWARD TO BE TUESDAY

            The funeral for Theodore Jackson Howard, 96, who died Sept. 30 at Medical Arts Nursing Home, will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the First African Baptist Church with the Rev. F.B. McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            He was a native of Glynn County, a member of the Frist African Baptist Church and a retired longshoreman.
            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dollie Howard; a son, Samuel Howard; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Thomas of Jacksonville and Mrs. Elizabeth McGowen of Fernandina, Fla.; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
            Pallbearers will be Willie McGowen, Jackie McGowen, Thomas McGowen, Jessie Thomas, Benny Moore Sr. and Morris Spaulding. Honorary pallbearers will be officers of the church.
            The body will be placed in the church an hour before services.
            Hall and Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOWE, Nancy (Flowers)
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 10 January 1885; pg. 6 col. 2

            Mrs. Nancy Howe, 104 years old, died at the home of her son, near Jamaica, in this county, a few days since.  Few people are permitted to stay so long in this world of ours.

HOWE, Sally (Moore) Willis
The Brunswick News; Monday 14 October 1940; pg. 8 col. 1

MRS. SALLIE HOWE DIED YESTERDAY

            Mrs. Sallie Howe, 72 years of age, passed away yesterday at her residence, 1907 Ellis street.  She had been ill for several months.
            Mrs. Howe is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Keafover and Mrs. Lula Mazoe, both of Brunswick.
            Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock at Blount’s Crossing cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Dalton Little.  Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Gibson-Hart Funeral Home.

HOWELL, Barbara (Smith)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 4 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 4

            Barbara Smith Howell, 77, of Brunswick died Monday in the Brunswick hospital of the Southeast Georgia Health System.  Arrangements will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 6 November 2008; pg. 4A col. 2

            Barbara Howell, 77, of Brunswick passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the Brunswick Hospital of the Southeast Georgia Health System.
            A native of Glynn County, Barbara was the daughter of the late Henry Smith and the late Eunice Cooper Smith.  Barbara was a 1948 graduate of Glynn Academy and also attended the University of Georgia.
            Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brunswick.  She was also a member of the Pirates of the Spanish Main and Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.  She enjoyed playing bridge, loving her grandchildren and the ocean.
            In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, George Lester Howell III; and her two sisters, Constance Smith Sherman and Jean Smith Champion.
            Barbara is survived by her son, Hank Howell of Brunswick; her daughter Helen Howell McMullen (Kieran) of Rush Spring, Okla.; her three grandchildren, Molly McMuller Parker of Conway, Ark., and Seanan M. McMullen, stationed with the U.S. Army in Iraq, and his wife, Candace McMullen of Brunswick, and Keenan P. McMullen of Rush Spring; and five great-grandchildren.
            Memorialization will be by cremation.  There will be no public service.
            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Brunswick or the charity of one’s choice.
            Arrangements have been entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Crematorium.

HOWELL, Lola  (Mrs. P.M.)
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 20 August 1919; pg. 1 col. 5

FUNERAL OF MRS. HOWELL WILL BE HELD THIS MORNING

            The funeral of Mrs. P.M. Howell who died at the family residence, 1710 G street on Saturday evening last will occur this morning at 10 o’clock, the services being conducted by the Rev. C.E. Gray, pastor of McKendree Methodist church, from the home.  The decedent was formerly a resident of Williston, Fla., and came to Brunswick several months ago with her husband who is connected with the Atlantic oil refinery.
            Although a resident of Brunswick for only few months, Mrs. Howell made many warm friends who are saddened by her death.  She was about 35 years of age.
            Interment will take place in Palmetto cemetery.

HOWELL, W.A.
The Brunswick News; Friday 19 April 1957; pg. 13 col. 3

W.A. HOWELL DIES ON HOMERVILLE TRIP

            W.A. Howell suffered a heart attack and died today in Homerville while visiting there, his former home.
            He has been engaged in commercial fishing here for some years.  His wife is a nurse for the Brunswick Pulp and Paper Co.  Two daughters, Mrs. W.A. Cullens, St. Simons Island, and one in Waycross also survive.
            Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

HOYT, George H.
The Brunswick News; Friday 27 December 1935; pg. 8 col. 4

GEORGE H. HOYT DIED YESTERDAY

            George H. Hoyt, 84 years of age, for many years a resident of Brunswick, passed away late yesterday afternoon at the home of his cousin, Jas. H. Osborne, in Urbana.
            Mr. Hoyt’s early life was spent in New Canaan, Conn.  He later went to Wyoming where he engaged in the cattle business and he went from there to other western states engaging in varied lines of industry.  In 1902 Mr. Hoyt removed to Brunswick on account of his health and he has since resided here and was well known among a large number of friends, who will regret to learn of his death.
            Funeral services will be held from the residence of Mr. Osborne Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Royal K. Tucker, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal church.  Burial will be in Palmetto cemetery.  The following will act as pallbearers:  H.D. Symons, M.E. Dart, F.H. Torkildsen, W.E. Womack, E.C. Lamders, H. Ralph Smith.  Funeral arrangements are in charge of Mortician Edo Miller.

HOYT, Leander D.
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 19 January 1884; pg. 7 col. 4

SUMMONED HENCE

            It is our painful duty to chronicle three deaths in our city this week.
            First, Mr. Gus Scarlett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Scarlett, of Spring Bluff, Camden county, a young man of happy promise.  He had just arrived at full manhood, and had a bright and promising future before him, but the summons came, and his young spirit left to return to God who gave it.  He was a member of the Methodist church, and at the time of his death, and for months past, has been in the employ of Mr. R.B. Reppard in this city.  His remains were taken to the old family cemetery, near Fancy Bluff for interment.  As we saw that fond mother, devoted father and loving brother and sister follow his remains on board the steamer that was to bear them hence, we could but rejoice in the thought that in the Great Beyond there shall be no more separation.
            Second, Mrs. Whitfield, the mother of our townsman, Col. Bolling Whitfield in the 55th year of her age.  Although a comparitive [sic] stranger in our midst, many sympathizing friends escorted her remains to the grave from the Baptist church of this city and lovingly laid her away to rest, till the grand trump shall sound to call her forth once more.
            Third, Mr. L.D. Hoyt, senior member of the hardware firm of L.D. Hoyt & Co., of this city.  Mr. Hoyt came to our city some twelve or fourteen years ago.  Full of life and energy, he hos [sic] ever worked to build up our city, and increase her material prosperity.  The influence of such men as he is always felt in every community.  But he is gone, and we shall see his happy face no more in our midst.  His funeral took place at his residence on Thursday afternoon last, Rev. A.C. Ward officiating.  He leaves a wife and several young children, besides a grown son, to mourn his loss.

HOYT, Leander D. i/o
Advertiser & Appeal; Saturday 16 December 1882; pg. 7 col. 4

DIED—On Wednesday last, a little infant of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Hoyt, aged four months.
            (New Orleans papers please copy.)

HOYT, Louis Dunston
The Brunswick News; Friday 8 May 1942; pg. 8 col. 5

L.D. HOYT, NATIVE RESIDENT, PASSES

            L.D. Hoyt, 64, born and reared in Brunswick, passed away at his home, 2120 Ellis street, last night.
            Practically all of his life he has been engaged in the plumbing business in Brunswick, being associated with his brother, Colson Hoyt.  He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Hoyt, pioneer Brunswick residents.  His father owned and operated one of the first hardware stores established in Brunswick.  His brother is the only survivor.
            Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the parlors of Mortician Edo Miller, conducted by the Rev. C.H. Moss, and burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery, where his mother and father are buried.  The following will serve as pallbearers:  A.E. Leybourne, Ed Sylvia, W.J. Newman, F.J. Callahan, Joe Adams and Harry Smith.

HOYT, Matthew Colson
The Brunswick News; Saturday 17 July 1954; pg. 8 col. 5

COLSON HOYT, 73, IS TAKEN BY DEATH

            Colson Hoyt, 73, a life long resident of Brunswick, died at his residence, 2118 Ellis Street, this afternoon after a short illness.
            Long prominent here, Mr. Hoyt was engaged in business for many years.
            Survivors include two daughters, Miss Josephine Hoyt and Mrs. R.O. Person, Brunswick, and one son, T. Newman Hoyt, New York City.
            Funeral services will be announced by Edo Miller and Sons.

The Brunswick News; Monday 19 July 1954; pg. 10 col. 5

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR COLSON HOYT

            Funeral services for Colson Hoyt, who died here Saturday, were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the chapel of the Miller Funeral Home, the Rev. Mack Thompson officiating.  Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery.
            The following served as pallbearers:  John Latham, Ronald McGraw, Otto Torkildsen, R.W. Johnson, Ben Thornton and Tom Stutts.

HOYT, Rachel (Harris)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 27 December 1938; pg. 8 col. 2

MRS. HOYT, CITY’S OLDEST RESIDENT, DIED HERE SUNDAY

            Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Rachel Hoyt, Brunswick’s oldest resident, who passed away at her home, 2108 Ellis street, Christmas morning.
            Mrs. Hoyt, who was the widow of the late L.D. Hoyt, would have been 94 years of age on her next birthday in February.  She has not enjoyed good health in recent years, but prior to being stricken a number of years ago she was active in various circles in Brunswick.
            Mrs. Hoyt was born in Brunswick and resided here all her life.  Her late husband for years was engaged in the hardware business in Brunswick, and many years after his death the business which he headed was continued under the name of L.D. Hoyt & Company.
            Mrs. Hoyt is survived by two sons, L.D. Hoyt and Colson Hoyt, both of this city.  A number of grand children and great-grandchildren and many other relatives also survive, among them being Mrs. Gladys Baker Coffin, widow of the late Howard E. Coffin.
            Funeral services yesterday afternoon were held at Miller’s funeral parlor on Newcastle street, conducted by the Rev. C.C. Davison, of the First Baptist church.  Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery.

HOYT, Samuel
The Brunswick Times-Advertiser; Monday 5 March 1894; pg. 4 col. 2

JUDGE HOYT DEAD—Judge Samuel Hoyt died yesterday morning, at this home in Atlanta, in his 96th year.

HUBBARD, Florie (Way)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 22 January 1977; pg. 15 col. 5

MRS. HUBBARD DIES FRIDAY

            Mrs. Florie Hubbard of 1713 I Street died Friday at the Brunswick hospital. She was a native of Brookman and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
            She is survived by her husband, Stafford Hubbard; a son, Stafford Hubbard, Jr.; and three daughters, Lillian Armstrong, Mary Whitten, and Henrietta Mells, all of Brunswick.
            Funeral services will be announced later by the Brunswick Funeral Home.

The Brunswick News; Wednesday 26 January 1977; pg. 2 col. 2

HUBBARD RITES TO BE THURSDAY

            Funeral services for Mrs. Florie Way Hubbard, 75, of 1713 L St., who died last Saturday will be at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. W.M. Ashley officiating.
            Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            Mrs. Hubbard was a lifelong Glynn County resident and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
            She is survived by her husband, Stafford Hubbard Sr. of Brunswick; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian R. Armstrong, Mrs. Mary E. Whitten and Mrs. Henrietta L. Mells all of Brunswick; one son, Stafford Hubbard Jr. of Brunswick; one sister, Mrs. Maude Milton Jackson of Brunswick; one brother, George Mitchell of Miami, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six nieces; three nephews and other relatives.
            Active pallbearers will be David Mitchell, Charles W. Mitchell, George R. Mitchell, S. Gerald Atkinson, John L. Martin, James B. Bens Sr., Bobbie L. King and Nathan R. Kennedy.
            The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. The funeral cortege will leave 1900 Kay Ave.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HUBBARD, Stafford Sr.
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 24 July 1984; pg. 3 col. 5

HUBBARD FUNERAL TO BE TOMORROW

            Services for Stafford Hubbard Sr., who died last Thursday at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. R.N. Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
            A native of Camden County, he had been a resident of Brunswick for most of his life. He had retired form Brunswick Pulp and Paper Co., and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
            He is survived by three daughters, Lillian R. Armstrong, Mary E. Whitten and Henrietta H. Mells, all of Brunswick; a son, Stafford Hubbard Jr.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
            Active pallbearers will be Anthony Armstrong, Craig Hubbard, Clarence Armstrong, Edward Whitten, Willie Mells and Gregory Lattany. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Brunswick Pulp and Paper.
            The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. The family will be at the residence of 1713 L. Street and will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7:30 to 8:30.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HUBBARD, Verdie Bell (West)
The Brunswick News; Thursday 7 February 1991; pg. 3A col. 6

VERDIE BELL HUBBARD FUNERAL TO BE FRIDAY

            Services for Verdie Bell West Hubbard, 48, of Brunswick will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be Malachi Pinkney, Lamartis Dudley, Luke Rhaney, Henry Curry, Melvin King Jr., Anthony Armstrong, Lawrence Lemon and Kenneth Scriven Sr.
            Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Bethel Baptist Church.
            The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Friday. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the residence, 2854 Palamar Drive.
            Mrs. Hubbard died Sunday morning in Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
            She is survived by her husband, Stafford Hubbard Jr. of Brunswick; two daughters, Angela West and Linda West, both of Brunswick; two stepsons, Craig Hubbard of Brunswick and Curtis Brown of Fort Knox, Ky.; her mother and stepfather, Annie Mae and Prince Pinkney Sr. of Jones; seven sisters, Bessie Mae Pinkney of Riceboro, Queen Ester Johnson of Miami, Fla., Marie Pinkney of Hartford, Conn., Katie Buggs of Brunswick, Kelly Barfield of Baxley, and Mary Jane Barfield and Doris Shellman, both of Hollywood, Fla.; 14 brothers, Hardy Pinkney and Isaac Pinkney, both of Hartford, Conn., Charles Pinkney of Miami, Fla., Malachi Pinkney of Jones, the Rev. William Barfield of Brooklyn, N.Y. Adolph Barfield of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Clayton Barfield of Baxley, and Wade Barfield, Larry Barfield, Paine Barfield, Lamar Barfield, Adam Barfield, Levern Barfield and Jerry Barfield, all of Hollywood, Fla.; one step-brother, Prince Pinkney Jr. of Florida; one granddaughter; three step-grandchildren; five aunts; three great-aunts; and several nieces and nephews.
            Mrs. Hubbard was a native of McIntosh County and had lived in Brunswick over 30 years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was retired.
            Collins’ Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

HUDSON, Margaret  (Mrs.)
The Atlanta Constitution; Thursday 19 October 1876; col. 4

DEATHS AT BRUNSWICK

            Mrs. Sally Hudson, Miss Sarah M. Roberts, Mrs. Margaret E. Snow, Herbert L. Snow, Dosia Coston, sailor, name unknown, Henry F. Black, Isaac Christian, Netty Cohen, Dr. B.H. Hampton, Sam Chinaman, Henry Cox, Palmer Jones, Wm. R. Cozard, E.B. Courtney, Miss Louisa Hicks, Joseph Goodbread, Stringfellow, steward brig “Laura Gertrude,” sailor, name unknown, Fannie Waters, B.W.H. Davenport, E.W. Kelly, Lizzie Floyd, E.W. Cox, Almander [Alexander?] Peters, Gustave Peters, Mary Shrine, E. Moran, Katie Moran, Geo. Ray, E. Gatchell, Jno Slian, Wm. Kraus, Salvaorn Saverese, sailor, name unknown, M. Bartlett, Phillip Burchard, James Davis, Rosa C. Racetty, Alex A. Williams, Jno. Powers, B.E. Tenniman, ?E Golding, C.A. Bunkley, S.E. Moore, John Peters, Wm. Burns, J.T. Zeigler, C.L. Cole, Mrs. West, Seaborn Jones, C.E. Todt, Oscar Dover, Mrs. Thos. Borne, Mrs. Tuthill, E.C. Tuthill, Mrs. P.N. Blair, T.F. Smith, editor Appeal, Mrs. Margaret Hudson, Wm. Savage, A.J. Smith, lawyer, Chas. Sperr, Anna Bryant, Dr. Taber, Pat Hawkins, Tom Chinaman, Miss Lela Mason, Dr. R. Nobles, Mrs. Gray, W.F. Herzog, W.E. Jones, Eddy Woodwin, sailor, sailor, Thos. Peters, Salson? Green, J.W. Fowler, Mr. Morgan, Captain Roberts’ child.

HUDSON, Mary Ellen (Winn)
The Brunswick News; Friday 26 December 1997; pg. 3A col. 4

MARY ELLEN HUDSON SERVICE SATURDAY

            The funeral for Mary Ellen Winn Hudson, 71, of Riceboro will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Riceboro Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Edgar Timmons officiating.  Burial will follow in Cross Road Cemetery.
            She died Monday at the Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.
            Pallbearers will be Marion D. Richardson, Mario L. Baggs Sr., A. Brown, Henry Parrish, James Fade and Kenneth Howard.  Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the church.
            Surviving are three sons, Willie Hudson Jr. of Brunswick, Ronnie Hudson of Brunswick and Eddie Hudson of Lancaster, Texas; four daughters, Corine Williams of St. Simons Island, Hessie West of Riceboro, Birdie Mae Brown of Riceboro and Leona Hudson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three brothers, Leroy Howard of Miami, Fla., and Matthew Winn and Joe Winn, both of Riceboro; nine grandchildren and several other relatives.
            The Liberty County native was a former resident of Brunswick.  She was retired fro King Shrimp Co. and a member of Riceboro Missionary Baptist Church.
            Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HUDSON, Sally
The Atlanta Constitution; Thursday 19 October 1876; col. 4

DEATHS AT BRUNSWICK

            Mrs. Sally Hudson, Miss Sarah M. Roberts, Mrs. Margaret E. Snow, Herbert L. Snow, Dosia Coston, sailor, name unknown, Henry F. Black, Isaac Christian, Netty Cohen, Dr. B.H. Hampton, Sam Chinaman, Henry Cox, Palmer Jones, Wm. R. Cozard, E.B. Courtney, Miss Louisa Hicks, Joseph Goodbread, Stringfellow, steward brig “Laura Gertrude,” sailor, name unknown, Fannie Waters, B.W.H. Davenport, E.W. Kelly, Lizzie Floyd, E.W. Cox, Almander [Alexander?] Peters, Gustave Peters, Mary Shrine, E. Moran, Katie Moran, Geo. Ray, E. Gatchell, Jno Slian, Wm. Kraus, Salvaorn Saverese, sailor, name unknown, M. Bartlett, Phillip Burchard, James Davis, Rosa C. Racetty, Alex A. Williams, Jno. Powers, B.E. Tenniman, ?E Golding, C.A. Bunkley, S.E. Moore, John Peters, Wm. Burns, J.T. Zeigler, C.L. Cole, Mrs. West, Seaborn Jones, C.E. Todt, Oscar Dover, Mrs. Thos. Borne, Mrs. Tuthill, E.C. Tuthill, Mrs. P.N. Blair, T.F. Smith, editor Appeal, Mrs. Margaret Hudson, Wm. Savage, A.J. Smith, lawyer, Chas. Sperr, Anna Bryant, Dr. Taber, Pat Hawkins, Tom Chinaman, Miss Lela Mason, Dr. R. Nobles, Mrs. Gray, W.F. Herzog, W.E. Jones, Eddy Woodwin, sailor, sailor, Thos. Peters, Salson? Green, J.W. Fowler, Mr. Morgan, Captain Roberts’ child.

HUGER, Francis Kinlock
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 8 December 1926; pg. 1 col. 4

MAJOR F.K. HUGER DIES SUDDENLY AFTER A BAD HEART ATTACK—Well Known Citizen Passes Away Last Night—Was Widely Known in South

            Maj. F.K. Huger, well known and popular citizen, died suddenly at his home here early last night suffering with a severe attack of the heart.  He had been indisposed during the early afternoon, but his condition was not considered serious and the announcement of his death at 7:30 o’clock came in the nature of a shock to his many friends.
            Major Huger was born near Charleston, S.C., eighty-two years ago, having celebrated his eighty-second birthday last Sunday.  He spent much of his early life in that city and in Savannah.  During the war between the states, he served with distinction in the Confederate army, where he won his majorship and was regarded as a gallant soldier and officer.
            Many years ago Major Huger was married to Mrs. William Wright, member of a well known Georgia family, being a sister of the late Mrs. W.M. Nightingale, of this city.
            Practically all of Major Huger’s business life was spent in railroading.  For twenty years he was general superintendent of the Southern Railway with headquarters at Knoxville, Tenn., and for many years he was superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line, making his offices at Portsmouth, Va.
            For the past ten or fifteen years, Major Huger has made his residence in Brunswick, spending a portion of the time in North Carolina, but always returning here for the winter.
            The deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John D. Elliott, Mrs. O.T. Prochei, and Miss Marie Huger, all of them residing in South Carolina.  Because of the fact that these sisters have been communicated with, and have not yet been heard from, the hour of the funeral has not yet been fixed, but the interment will take place in this city.
            Maj. Huger was widely known all over the south and locally was very popular among a wide circle of friends.  He belonged to that old school of Southern gentlemen, now rapidly passing away and his sudden death has caused genuine sorrow in the city.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 9 December 1926; pg. 1 col. 1

FUNERAL OF LATE MAJOR F.K. HUGER THIS AFTERNOON

            The funeral of the late Major Frank K. Huger was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from St. Mark’s Episcopal church, Rev. J.W. Fulford, the rector, officiating.
            The hour of the funeral was arranged this morning, after sisters of the deceased reached the city.  Many friends of this prominent Brunswickian were present to pay a last tribute of respect to him.
            The announcement of Major Huger’s death yesterday came as a shock to his many friends as he had enjoyed his usual good health up to a few days ago.
            The funeral this afternoon was in charge of Undertaker Miller and the interment was in Palmetto cemetery.

HUGHES, Marie (Nightingale)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 7 February 1978; pg. 20 col. 2 & pg. 2 col. 2

MRS. HUGHES DIES AT HOME MONDAY, FUNERAL THURSDAY

            Mrs. Marie Nightingale Hughes, died unexpectedly at her residence, 900 Carpenter Street, early Monday.
            She was a native and lifelong resident of Brunswick and was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church.  She was very active in local and civic affairs in earlier years.
            She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Betty Hughes Leff, Valdosta and Mrs. Minnie Hughes Coulson, Cincinnati, Ohio, four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of St. Marks Episcopal Church with Rev. Francis Daunt and Rev. Talbert Morgan officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers will be Jack Lissner, Bernard Nightingale, Dave Paulding, Ed Gray, Jr., James Langston, Gary King Leff, Mark Theo Leff, and Bryan Douglas Coulson.
            The body will remain in the funeral home until taken to the church for services.
            Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HUNTER, Elizabeth (Gilliard)
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 6 March 1930; pg 8 col. 2

MRS. HUNTER DIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

            The many Brunswick friends of Miles N. Hunter, of the Hercules Powder Company, will learn with regret of the death of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilliard Hunter, who passed at her home in Pendleton, S.C., yesterday.  Mr. and Mrs. Hunter left Brunswick early yesterday morning for Pendleton, in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of Mr. Hunter’s mother.  She passed away, however, before they arrived.
            The deceased, the widow of the late James Hunter, was one of the best known women in her section of South Carolina.  She was originally from Columbia, being before her marriage Miss Elizabeth Gilliard.  Besides Miles Hunter, she is survived by two other children, Miss Louise Hunter of Pendleton and J.W. Hunter of Charleston.  The funeral was held in Pendleton today.

HUNTER, Wayne Elliott
The Brunswick News; Tuesday 11 March 1958; pg. 10 col. 6

YOUTH FATALLY WOUNDED WHEN GUN DISCHARGES—Death Determined Accidental Upon Coroner’s Probe.

            Wayne Hunter, 15, was fatally wounded yesterday by a gunshot blast which a coroner’s jury ruled was accidentally fired by a friend, Wayne Green, also 15.
            Hunter, son of Mrs. Lucille Glisson, 51 Glynnvilla, was a student at Glynn Academy. The accident occurred at 4 p.m. and he was declared dead upon arrival at the Brunswick hospital.
            The shooting occurred at the home of Green’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Green, 2410 Stadium Street. The weapon was a 20 gauge bolt action shotgun, belonging to Mr. Green which was being examined by the boys.
            An inquest last night determined the death was accidental. City police said the shot pierced young Hunter’s left arm, two-and-one half inches down from the shoulder, and lodged in the lung.
            The Green youth described the events to the police: “Wayne Hunter and I left school together about 3:45 and went to my house.” He said he was going to call W.E. Womack, director of the Boys’ Club, “and tell him I was going to be late.”
            Green added he called the information operator to make sure of the correct number. “I don’t know whether I got the number or not.”
            He told officers the Hunter boy was looking at the gun and pictures on the mantle. “I said ‘Wayne (Hunter), do you want to see my daddy’s gun’?”
            Green told of taking the gun from the mantle and checking it, when a shell dropped from the weapon. “I thought it was the only shell. I didn’t figure it was loaded to begin with.” The two youths stood looking at the shell.
            “I pushed the bolt back, still looking at the shell,” Green declared. “I reckon when I pushed the bolt, I pulled the trigger—I don’t know, I’m not sure.”
            He then stated: “I realized the gun had gone off and Wayne Hunter fell down beside me. I tried to get the operator to get me the hospital but she got ‘all mixed up’.”
            He told police he ran out the door and called a next-door neighbor for help.
            Funeral services for the Hunter youth will be held in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home tomorrow at 4 p.m., with the Revs. W.C. Bryant and C.W. Clayton, officiating.
            Burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from the membership of the Boys’ Club, of which he was a member.
            Wayne was a ninth grade student. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Palatka, Fla. He was born in Jacksonville.
            Survivors are his mother; three brothers, Donald Corbitt and Bruce Gerces, Brunswick, and Ray Corbitt, USN, stationed in Australia; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Downs, Brunswick. He had resided in Brunswick for the past year.

HUSTON, Arthur Tillinghast
The Brunswick News; Thursday 10 December 1964; pg. 12, col. 4

ARTHUR HUSTON, EX-BUTLER ISLAND OWNER, SUCCUMBS

            Arthur T. Huston, 70, former owner of Butler Island, died last night at a local nursing home after an extended illness.
            The son of Col. Tillinghast L. Huston, former co-owner of the New York Yankees and builder of Yankee Stadium, Huston came here in 1926 to manage Butler Island north of here in McIntosh County and continued in the dairy and truck farming business until 1948 when the island was sold to R.J. Reynolds.  It since has become a state wildlife management area.
            Butler Island became known for its purebred Guernsey cattle and iceberg lettuce under Huston’s management.
            A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Huston graduated from Columbia University and served as a cavalry captain overseas during World War I.  After the war he joined the Fleischmann Co. in New York where he served in sales promotion until moving here to take over his father’s interests.
            Huston divided his time between New York and Flemington, N.J., after retirement in 1948 until 1956 when he and his wife returned to St. Simons Island.  They maintained an apartment in Flemington, N.J., in addition to their home on 10^th Street, East Beach.
            Huston was a former member of the Brunswick Rotary Club and the Flemington, N.J. Lions Club.  He was a communicant of Christ Episcopal Church, Frederica.
            Survivors include his wife, Isabelle, St. Simons; two daughters, Alexandra Fuller, Catasauqua, Pa., and Judith Ely, Flemington, N.J.; a sister, Frances McKim, New York City; and seven grandchildren.
            Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Frederica, with interment in Christ Churchyard Cemetery.  Dr. Junius J. Martin will officiate.  The Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
            Active pallbearers will be Osborne Morgan, Dwight Eldred of Maine, Dr. Mack Simmons, Warren Mitchell, James D. Compton, Francis Abreu and Frank Lewis.
            The family requested contributions to the Glynn County Heart Assn. in lieu of flowers.

HUSTON, Lena Belle (Glathard)
 The Brunswick News; Friday 4 November 1949; pg. 10, col. 4

MRS. T.L. HUSTON PASSES AWAY AT SEA ISLAND HOME

            Mrs. Lena Belle Huston, widow of the late Colonel Tillinghast L. Huston, passed away early today at her home on Sea Island.  Although Mrs. Huston had not enjoyed good health for the past several months, she was not confined to her bed and her death was somewhat unexpected.
            A resident of Butler Island and Sea Island for the past 21 years, Mrs. Huston was well known among a large circle of friends, who will regret to learn of her death.
            She was born in Lawrence, Kas., January 10, 1869.  For many years after he marriage to Col. Huston she resided in New York.  Col. Huston, who at one time was part owner of the New York Yankees in the American League, was attracted to this area first by the organization of the Dover Hall Club, its membership including many nationally known baseball officials and others.
            Later, he became interested in and purchased Butler Island in the Altamaha delta, and extensive [sic] developed it.  He had a handsome home there and later erected one on Sea Island.  Col. Huston died 11 years ago.
            Mrs. Huston is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frances H. McKim, Sea Island; a son, Arthur T. Huston, Allentown, Pa., and a brother, Roland Gladhart, of Ohio.  Seven grandchildren also survive.
            She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in this city.
            Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Christ Church, Frederica, conducted by the Rev. Talbert Morgan, and burial will be in the churchyard cemetery.  The body will be placed in state in the church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon and remain there until the hour of the funeral.
            Pallbearers will be Alfred W. Jones, J.D. Compton, Judge Frank M. Scarlett, Charles L. Gowen, Hamilton Hart and Dr. Ira G. Towson.  Mortician Edo Miller is in charge of arrangements.

HUTCHESON, Jimmy Eldrey
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 2 December 1981; pg. 10A cols. 4-6

RESCUE WORKERS SEARCH RIVER FOR MEN MISSING SINCE MONDAY

            The Civil Defense Rescue Squad and the U.S. Coast Guard are participating in a search this morning for two local men whose small fishing boat disappeared Monday afternoon.
            A spokesman for the Civil Defense said the two men, Jobie Ray of Darien and Jimmy Hutcheson of Brunswick, both believed to be in their early 20s, left Boone’s Dock on the Darien River at 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon.
            He said the men left the dock to check their fish traps on the Altamaha River and have not been spotted since.
            Debris from their 14-foot vessel, including a fish net and four five-gallon cans with Ray’s name imprinted on them, were found by searchers yesterday two miles east of Two Way Fish Camp, located on the Altamaha River.
            The spokesman added that a seat cushion and bait bucket were also found in the same vicinity but have not been positively identified as belonging to the missing boat.
            He said the families of the two men began searching Monday and called the Civil Defense Rescue Squad at 4:30 a.m. yesterday morning to help in the search.
            An air search was conducted yesterday by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, and aircraft from the Civil Defense Rescue Squad and the state Department of Natural Resources, said the spokesman, but the air search was called off today due to the rough winds.
            Searchers will continue to comb coastal rivers by boat and a spokesman for the U.S. Coast Guard said they will concentrate the search to areas frequented by the two men; the Darien, Altamaha, and North Rivers and Little St. Simons Island.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 3 December 1981; pg. 12A cols. 4-5

OFFICIAL SEARCH FOR MEN TO BE SUSPENDED FRIDAY

            The search for two local fishermen who have been missing on the Altamaha River since Monday afternoon will continue today.
            Matt Wharton, director of McIntosh County Rescue Squad, said today will be the last day the Civil Defense will participate in the search, however, the family will continue to comb the river waters.
            “We have found nothing at all,” Wharton said from Two-Way Fish Camp, where he is coordinating the search.
            He said some trace of debris have been found but have provided no help in finding the missing 14-foot boat or the men.
            Wharton identified the men as Jobie Ray, 41, of Darien, and Jimmy Hutcheson, 29, of Brunswick. The men were commercial fishermen.
            The families of the two men began the search Monday and the Civil Defense Rescue Squad was called in to help early Tuesday morning.
            The McIntosh and Glynn County Rescue Squads have participated in the search along with the U.S. Coast Guard, the state Department of Natural Resources, the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department and family and friends.
            The Coast Guard called off their search yesterday.

The Brunswick News; Monday 14 December 1981; pg. 16A cols. 1-3

FISHERMEN’S DEATHS RULED HOMICIDES, AUTHORITIES SAY

            The bodies of two local fishermen missing for two weeks were found Saturday morning in tributaries of the Altamaha River and, according to authorities, the two men were homicide victims.
            Autopsies were performed Saturday night on both men, Joseph Elisha “Jobie” Ray, 41, of Rincon and Jimmie Hutcheson, 29, of Brunswick, by Dr. Byron Dawson, of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab in Atlanta at the Chapman Funeral Home.
            Al Chapman, county coroner, said the autopsies showed that Ray had died from a single gunshot wound to his head and Hutcheson died from “traumatic injuries to the head and drowning”. Hutcheson also received a gunshot would [sic] in his back, Chapman said.
            Clyde Jennings, a detective with the McIntosh County Sheriff’s office, said that Ray’s body was found in the Champney River, west of I-95, in McIntosh County and Hutcheson’s body was found in Hammer Smith Creek, west of U.S. Highway 17 in Glynn County.
            The investigation of the incident is being conducted by the Glynn County Police Department, the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Jennings said that no suspects can be identified at this time.
            An extensive search was conducted by the McIntosh and Glynn counties rescue units, the U.S. Coast Guard, the state Department of Natural Resources and family and friends, for four days after the men disappeared the afternoon of Dec. 1. They had left Two Way Fish Camp, outside Darien, to check their catfish traps on the Altamaha River.

The Brunswick News; Monday 14 December 1981; pg. 2A col. 5

GRAVESIDE RITES SLATED TUESDAY FOR J. HUTCHESON

            Graveside services for Jimmy Hutcheson, 29, of Route 2, Box 87, Brunswick, whose body was recovered Saturday from the Altamaha River tributaries, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Palmetto Cemetery with the Rev. Otis Clifford officiating.
            He was born in Treutlen County and had been a resident of Glynn County for 20 years. He was a commercial fisherman.
            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Peggy Sue P. Hutcheson, Brunswick; two daughters, Miss Bonnie Sue Hutcheson and Miss Pamela Jean Hutcheson, both of Brunswick; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Hutcheson, Brunswick; three sisters, Ms. Sadie Poppell, Mrs. Lottie West, and Mrs. Lee Ann Falagan, all of Brunswick; four brothers, Herman Hutcheson, Leonard Hutcheson, and Tony Hutcheson, all of Brunswick, and Hayworth Hutcheson of Darien; maternal grandfather, Lee Edker, Brunswick; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ella Warren, Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.
            Active pallbearers will be E.V. Poppell Jr., David King, Bill Hutchinson, Edward Truck, Joe Gordon and Tillman Kennedy.
            Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Brunswick News; Tuesday 15 December 1981; pg. 12A cols. 4-6 & 2A col. 5

60-YEAR-OLD DARIEN MAN CHARGED WITH TWO SLAYINGS

            South Georgia officials have charged Ernest L. Kulhanek, a 60-year-old Darien fisherman, with the murder of two fishermen whose bodies were found floating in tributaries of the Altamaha River Saturday morning about a mile apart.
            Kulhanek was arrested at his home at about 7:30 p.m. Monday by officials of the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department, the Glynn County Police Department and thee Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
            He is charged with two counts of murder in the slayings of Joseph E. Ray, 41, of Rincon and Ray’s fishing partner, Jimmy Hutcheson, 30, of Glynn County.
            McIntosh County officials said Kulhanek is awaiting a bond hearing before a judge of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit and is being held in an undisclosed location.
            Autopsies on the bodies of Ray and Hutcheson found that each man was shot once with a .22 caliber bullet, authorities said Monday.
            GBI Medical Examiner Dr. Byron Dawson, who conducted the autopsies in Brunswick, said Ray and Hutcheson may have been dead since Nov. 30, the last day they were seen alive, when they launched their boat on the Altamaha near Darien.
            Ray had been shot in the face and Hutcheson had been shot from behind, Dawson said.
            GBI agent Charles Sikes said no weapon had been recovered and Glynn County Coroner Al Chapman said Hutcheson also had been beaten with “some type of
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instrument" on his face and neck.
            The men’s boat has not been found and investigators have not yet determined where the shootings took place.
            McIntosh County District Attorney Dupont Cheney said no other suspects are being sought in the case and that prosecutors have a motive “in mind,” although he would not elaborate. He did add, however, that the suspected motive is not drug related. He had dismissed robbery as a possible motive earlier.
            Kulhanek is a commercial fisherman in the same waters as Ray and Hutcheson fished.

The Brunswick News; Thursday 17 December 1981; pg. 16A col. 1-3

AUTHORITIES REFUSING COMMENT ON POSSIBLE MOTIVE IN KILLINGS

            No further developments have been reported in the case of a 60-year-old Darien fisherman who was arrested Monday and charged with murder in the slayings of two other commercial fishermen. Authorities are still not commenting on a possible motive in the killings.
            Ernest L. “Indian” Kulhanek, so nicknamed, according to one source, because he is of half Indian and half German descent, was arrested at his home in Darien Monday.
            The bodies of Jimmy Hutcheson, 29, of Brunswick and Joseph Elisha “Jodie” [sic] Ray, 41, of Rincon were found Dec. 12, two weeks after they left Boone’s dock (not Two Way Fish Camp as previously reported) in Darien, Nov. 30, the last day there [sic] were seen alive.
            Ray’s body was found in the Champney River, west of I-95 in McIntosh County. An autopsy revealed that he had been killed by a gunshot wound to the head. Hutcheson’s body was found in Hammersmith Creek west of U.S. 17 in Glynn County. His autopsy showed he had died from “traumatic injuries” to the head and drowning. He had also been shot in the back, according to Glynn County corner [sic] Al Chapman. Each man had been shot with a .22 caliber shell.
            Kulhanek is a commercial fisherman who ties up at the dock at Skipper’s Seafood in Darien. A spokesman there said he had been fishing from that dock for at least 20 years.
            According to McIntosh County sheriff Robert Cannon, Kulhanek’s attorney, Dan H. White has waived a bond hearing for his client at this time. He also said investigation into the double slaying is continuing, but no new evidence is being released. The boat Ray and Hutcheson left in has still not been recovered.
            Texas authorities confirmed this morning that Kulhanek was previously convicted of the July 3, 1941 slaying of Irene Maeker in Hallettsville, Texas.
            He was sentenced to life in prison for the slaying and entered the Texas prison system Nov. 3, 1941. In 1950, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended his sentence be commuted from life to 20 years. This was done by the governor and Kulhanek, then 28, was discharged from the system Jan. 26, 1951.
            According to the records in Texas as researched by Gayle Metcalf of the Texas Department of Corrections, the Commutation order credits Kulhanek with serving 18 years and four months of his life sentence as of July 31, 1950. This includes time credit for “good” times as a trusty. The 1951 discharge does not mention parole.

The Brunswick News; Wednesday 30 December 1981; pg. 12A cols. 3-5

MAN ACCUSED IN DOUBLE SLAYING TO APPEAR BEFORE JURY MONDAY

            Accused double-murderer Ernest L. “Indian” Kulhanek of Darien is scheduled to appear before a McIntosh County grand jury Monday.
            McIntosh Sheriff Robert W. Cannon says the Jan. 4 session begins at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse.
            Cannon also says that Kulhanek’s attorney, Dan H. White, has waived his client’s rights to a bond hearing and an arraignment.
            White has been unavailable for comment on the action. U.S. District Attorney Dupont Cheney if Hinesville, who is handling the case for the prosecution, could not be reached either.
            The 60-year-old Kulhanek was arrested Monday, Dec. 14, at his Darien Home and charged with two counts of murder in the shooting deaths of two commercial fishermen.
            The bodies of Jimmy Hutcheson, 29, of Brunswick and Joseph Elisha “Jobie” [sic] Ray, 41, of Rincon were found Dec. 12 floating in tributaries of the Altamaha River. The men had been missing since Nov. 30 when they left Boone’s Seafood Dock in Darien to check fish traps on the Altamaha.
            An autopsy determined Ray died of a gunshot wound to the head according to Glynn County coroner Al Chapman. Hutcheson had been shot once in the back with a .22 caliber bullet. His autopsy showed death was a result of “traumatic injuries” to the head and drowning Chapman said.
            Sheriff Cannon said authorities haven’t conclusively identified a murder weapon.
            The men’s accused killer, Kulhanek, is a commercial fisherman who has been launching his boat from Skipper’s Seafood dock in Darien for the past 20 years.
            Before coming to Darien, Kulhanek spent 10 years in the Texas Prison system convicted of the 1941 slaying of Irene Maeker in Hallettsville, Texas.

HUTTO, Hazel Lee (Gay)
The Brunswick News; Saturday 25 April 1970; pg. 3 col. 2

MRS. HUTTO, 51 SUCCUMBS TODAY

            Mrs. Hazel Gay Hutto, 51, died early today at her home after a short illness.
            She had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 46 years, and resided at 152 Old Jesup Rd. She was a member of Taylor’s United Methodist Church.
            Survivors include her husband, Melvin W. Hutto; three daughters, Mrs. Joe Anne Westcott, Mrs. Melba Jean Dykes and Mrs. Sandra K. Kemp all of Brunswick, a son, James Garry Hutto of Brunswick, four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Blackerby, Mrs. Viola Hyers, Mrs. Mary Wood, all of Brunswick, and Mrs. Harriet Harvey of Archer, Fla; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
            Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Thomas E. Barrett officiating. Interment will be in palmetto Cemetery.
            Active pallbearers are Otis Roberson Paul Varnedoe, Ralph Lane J.M. Quarterman, Leam Hutcherson, J.M. Blackerby.
            Honorary: Walter Browher, Dr. Louis A. Valente, Reggie Frazier, Clarence Darley, J.T. Hinson Jr., Omar Higginbotham, S.B. Self and employes [sic] of the powerhouse at Brunswick Pulp and Paper Co.
            In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations he made to the American Cancer Society.
            The body will remain at the funeral home. The family will be at 152 Old Jesup Rd.

HUTTO, John D.
The Brunswick News; Monday 4 June 1945; pg. 8 col. 1

BULLET WOUND FATAL TO JOHN D HUTTO—Police Investigating Tragedy Believe It To Be A Case of Suicide

            John D. Hutto, 57, was found at his home 2623 Union street, Saturday night, with a bullet through his heart, and officials who investigated the tragedy said there was every indication that the man had taken his own life.
            While he left no notes, it was stated, he had recently intimated to friends, officers were told, that he contemplated taking his life.
            Mr. Hutto had gone into the bathroom, it was stated, and when the report of a revolver was heard members went into the room, and found him dead, a pistol lying nearby.  The bullet entered the chest and penetrated the heart.
            Coroner J.D. Baldwin has not held an inquest, and while it is not known what his investigation has revealed, all officers who have been investigating state there appears but little doubt that the man ended his life.
            Mr. Hutto was born in Baxley, but he had made his home in Brunswick for 24 years.  For a time he was employed by the J.A. Jones Construction Co., but recently was engaged in carpenter work.  Ill health, it was stated, caused him to retire about a year ago.
            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Angie Hutto, three sons, Walton D. and Fred L. Hutto of Brunswick, and Homer Hutto, U.S. Army, stationed in Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Annie Mae Wilson, Brunswick; two brothers, W.I. and Joe Hutto of Baxley, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Davis and Mrs. Aliff Williams, of Florida.
            Funeral services will be held at the home at 8 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. C.H. Moss, and burial will be in Palmetto cemetery.  The following will serve as pall bearers:  Raymond Crews, Ellis Knight, Artis Knight, F.A. Brewer, Grady Sweat and J.M. Wren.  Arrangements are in charge of Mortician Edo Miller.

HYERS, Viola Janet (Gay) Collins
The Brunswick News; Wednesday 12 October 1983; pg. 10A col. 3

VIOLA J. HYERS DIES ON TUESDAY

            Viola Janet Hyers of Brunswick, 69, died Tuesday at the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
            She was a resident of Glynn County 31 years and a member of Pine Haven Baptist Church.
            Survivors include her husband, Aubrey Hyers of Brunswick; six daughters, Gloria Wilson of Hamilton, Ohio, Bonnie G. Williamson, Audrey Smith and Karen Glendenning, all of Brunswick, Shirley Padgett of Glen-St. Marys, Fla., and Judy Williams of Yokahoma [sic], Japan; two sisters, Mary Woods of Darien and Virge Blackerby of Brunswick; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
            Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Pine Haven Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Alma, with the Rev. Alvin Gill officiating.
            Pallbearers will be Johnny Blackerby, Gary [sic] Hutto, Wayne Kemp, E.D. Turner, Seward Turner and Clyde Turner; honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Pine Haven Baptist Church and Dr. Salim M. Osta.
            In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, Inc.
            McClurd-Mullis Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
            The family will receive visitors on Wednesday and Thursday nights at the funeral home.