ASSORTED PIKE COUNTY OBITUARIES

Transcribed by Dawn M. Hill

 

The Pike County Journal, Microfilm at Pike Co. Library, Roll Nov 1888 - July
1896

 

Friday, August 31, 1894

     Mr. Austin Davis Sr., an old and highly respected citizen of this
county died at his home about seven miles north east of here last Friday.  He
had been sick about two weeks with Typhoid fever.  His remains were interred
at the family grave yard near by.  Mr. Davis was a farmer and as such has
been unusually successful.

      Mr. O.Y. Legg of Molena died last Monday night of inflamation of the
bowels and congestion of the lungs.  He was one of the most energetic men we
have ever known.  His judgement was good, and he was accumulating a fortune
when death overtook him.  He was comparatively a young man, and leaves a wife
and several children.  With such environments it is sad to see such a man cut
off.

      Mr. J.B. Green, one of our oldest citizens died last Tuesday night at
the home of his kinsman, J.S. Arington near this place.
      Mr. Green was stung by a honey bee last Saturday and went in the house
speechless.  By signs he made known that he was hurt and the sting of the bee
was pulled out of his breast.  Partial paralysis had occurred and "Uncle
John" never spoke again.  He was buried at the Baptist church cemetery on
Wednesday with Masonic honors.  The funeral was preached very feelingly by
Elder J.A. Wright of the Primitive Baptist church of which Mr. Green was an
honored and consistent member.  
      He was born in Monroe county in 1826 and in every respect his life has
been characterized by a rectitude of conduct which is rarely seen.    

 

 

The Pike County Journal, Microfilm at Pike County Library, Roll Aug 1896 - May 1902
                
 8 June 1900
      
      Mrs. Sallie Pitts Dead
      Monday at Williamson, Mrs. Sallie Pitts, an aged lady breathed her
      last peacefully, at the home of her son-in law, at the ripe old age of  80
      years.  She was a woman of many noble deeds and the memory of her
      christian charity will long be remembered by all who knew her.  She
      was buried Monday at 3 o'clock at the family burying ground, near
      Pitt's mill, 5 miles from this city.

      W.B. Bankston Dead
      A telegram was received here yesterday from Milledgeville, announcing
      the death of Mr. W.B. Bankston, who was sent from this county to the
      asylum about six months ago.  The remains of Mr. Bankston will be
      interned in the family burying ground nears Barnesville today.

 

Pike County Journal, Microfilm from the Pike Co. Library, Roll June 1902 -
Oct 1910, as copied on 3/23/2001

Friday, September 4, 1908

Mrs. Dr. I. R. Bloodworth Dead.
      Mrs. Dr. I.R. Bloodworth, of Meansville, died at the state sanitarium
Tuesday where she had been an inmate for several years.
      She was a Miss McKinzie, of Monroe county before marriage.  Her burial
took place at Liberty Hill Wednesday morning.

Death of Mrs. Marvin Slade
      Mrs. Effie Slade, wife of Mr. Marvin Slade, died at her home in
Meansville Tuesday morning after a few days of illness.
      She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Lifsey, of Concord, and was
twenty-four years of age.  She was married to Mr. Marvin Slade five years ago
and two children were born to them, one son about three years old and an
infant child twelve days.  Both children are living.
      Mrs. Slade was an exceptionally sweet young woman and was loved for
her excellent traits.  She has been a devoted member of Fincher's church for
several years.  Her death is a great shock to the entire community and she
will be greatly missed.
      Besides her husband and two children, she is survived by her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Lifsey, and several brothers and sisters, namely; Early
Lifsey, Pope Lifsey, of Montgomery, Ala., Arthur Lifsey, of Atlanta, Mrs.
John Reeves, of Upson Co., and Claud Lifsey.
      Funeral services were held at Fincher's church Wednesday morning at
ten o'clock conducted by Rev. W.H. Speer, of Zebulon.  A large concourse of
people attended the services.  She was buried in the church cemetery.  
      The grief stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole
community.

 

The Pike County Journal, Microfilm at the Pike Co. Library, Roll Nov 1910 -
Feb 1914

 
October 27, 1911  

Mrs. Parthena Green Dies
Mrs. Parthena Green died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Pitts near
Zebulon Tuesday.
The deceased was seventy-eight years of age and was the widow of Richard
Green.
She had been a member of Flat Rock Church for more that forty years, from
which church her funeral was preached Wednesday by Rev. J.A. Wright.  The
interment was in the Green cemetery in the second district.  
The deceased was an estimable lady and her death will be regretted by her
many friends and acquaintances.
She leaves the following children, besides a large number of other relatives:
Babe Green, J.H. Green, Amos F. Green, and Mrs. J. B. Pitts.

The Pike County Journal, Microfilm at the Pike Co. Library, Roll Nov 1910 -
Feb 1914
October 27, 1911  Mrs. Parthena Green Dies

The Pike County Journal, Microfilm at the Pike Co. Library, Roll Nov 1930 -
Aug 1935 Friday, July 1, 1932  

The Pike County Journal, Friday, July 1, 1932
Mr. Hardy Green dies at Williamson
Funeral services for Hardy Green who died at his home near Williamson
Tuesday night were held from the home Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.  
Rev. Mr. Goddadr officiated.  Interment occurred in the Williamson Methodist
cemetery with Halsten Brothers in charge.
In addition to his widow he is survived by two sons, Richard and Harvey,
a sister, Mrs. Pellie Pitts and a brother Amoss Green.
** Note: Hardy was commonly known as Babe Green**

 

The Pike County Journal, Microfilm at the Pike County Library, Roll April
1958 - June 1962, as copied 3/22/2001

Thursday, February 18, 1960

Richard E. Davis, 81 Laid to Rest Friday
Funeral services for Mr. Richard Ebenezer Davis, 81, were conducted on
Friday afternoon at 3:30p.m., from the Concord Baptist Church.  Rev. C.P.
Watson and Rev. I.G. Johnson officiated and internment was in Magnolia
Cemetery.
 Mr. Davis was a life-long resident of Pike Count, where he was engaged in
farming until his retirement in 1955.  He had been in declining health
several years, ad seriously ill for two weeks.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Soloma Hendrick Davis, two sons, Bud Davis
of Concord, and Waimon Davis of Barnesville; three daughters, Miss Grace
Davis of Concord, Mrs. E.W. Morris of Thomaston and Mrs. J.T. Reynolds of
Woodbury; four brothers; I.H., F.N., and W.H. Davis of Griffin, and H.H.
Davis of Molena; two sisters, Mrs. R.M. Park of Molena and Mrs. Eunice Martin
of Douglasville; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Haisten
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Ballard Buried Monday
      Mr. Robert Milton Ballard, 70 of 116 East Poplar Street, died at the
Griffin-Spalding hospital Saturday afternoon.
      He was admitted to the hospital Wednesday suffering from heart ailment.
      Mr. Ballard was a native of Pike County, where he had spent most of
his life.  He was engaged in farming until his retirement and had lived the
last three years in Griffin.
      He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
      Mr. Ballard is survived by a son, E.P. Ballard of Atlanta; two
daughters, Mrs. T.E. Harris of Milner and Mrs. Edward McKemie of Griffin; two
brothers, W.F. and J.E. Ballard, both of Griffin; three sisters, Mrs. G.M.
Barrow of Experiment; Mrs. J.H. Mann and Mrs. H. Davis, of Griffin; three
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.  
      Funeral services were conducted Monday at 3 o'clock from the New Hope
Baptist church, the Rev. Johnny Shelly and the Rev. Worth Huckaby
officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  Haisten Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.