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Newspaper Articles were given by a family
member, Winston Williams, the articles below have been retyped
verbatim from the newspaper article. Submitted
by:
H. R. Kennedy
J. B. Roberts
Passes Away
John B. Roberts, an old citizen Of
this county, passed away at His home in the Herbert
Community, after a brief illness.
Mr. Roberts was in his seventy-Ninth
year. His wife and children were at his bedside at the time
of his death.
Death Comes to
Mrs. J. B. Roberts
Mrs. J. B.
Roberts, age 79, died at the home of her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr & Mrs. J. M. Williams in .the-Shady Grove
Community, on May 11, 1939, from the infirmaties of old
age.
She was
widely-known, a devoted christian. and a faithful member of
New Hope Methodist church.
She, is survived by six daughters: Mrs. C. A. Caldwell,
Bailey; Mrs. T. S.' Gal1oway, DeKalb; Mesdames W. S., J.M.
and R. E. Wi11iams of Philadelphia,; Mrs. Ollie' Posey,
,Ackerman; " three sons, C. B.' Roberts, Perkinston; J. E.
Roberts, Isola; and J. M. Roberts, 'of Co11insvil1e. She has
sixty-one grand-children and fiftythree great-grandchildren.
She
is also survived
by one sister, Mrs. J. J. Doran, Oklahoma City.
Funeral services and internment Were at Hester
cemetery. The Rev. G. E. Treat, F. M. Herring- and R. C.
Gray held services.
Pallbearers were
Howard Farrow, 'George Breland, Colemam Willians, Earl
Boykin, Curtis Chisolm and George Smith.
(Note: 1926
- John Bethel Roberts by Madie Peden.)
In Loving Memory of Mr. John Roberts
On Nov. 11, 1926, the death angel came and
took from our midst our friend and neighbor, Mr. John
Roberts.
He had only a short illness, during which
time his wife, children, neighbors and friends did all that
was possible to restore him to health, but they fought a
losing fight, God needed him most and called him home. He
was laid to rest in Hester’s Chapel Cemetery, B. Culpepper
officiating.
Mr. Roberts was one of the truest
Christians I ever knew. I spent five months with Mr. and
Mrs. Roberts, three years ago, during which time I never saw
him the least vexed about anything. He was always kind and
considerate of others and never forgot to do some little act
of kindness for me each day.
He leaves a wife and nine children and a
large number of grand children and friends to mourn his
loss.
I extend my sympathy to one and all of
you, but dear Mrs. Roberts, I know your grief is greater and
you will miss him more than anyone else.
You have lived together almost fifty
years, and both of you have lived a Christian life, and I
know you will meet him again in heaven. We all know he is
safe with Jesus, and he will never return to us, but with
God’s help we can go to him.
“One by one the saints are going Over to the Other shore.
Safe at home with God forever, They’ll return to us no More;
Friends we loved have gone before us To those Mansions of
the blest, Where the wicked cease from troubling,
And the weary are at rest”
Written by a friend, Madie Peden Light.
(Note: 1928 – John Bethel Roberts by his
daughter Susan Virginia "Virgie" Roberts, wife of Josiah M.
Williams.)
In Memoriam
In memory of J. B. Roberts, who departed
this life Nov. 11, 1926.
Twas on the eleventh of November it has
been two years ago, But oh! How well I do remember God
called and papa had to go.
How we miss our precious father since he
left this earthly home. But he’s with the Heavenly Father
never more on earth to roam.
God has called our father dear, to receive
his great reward. His faith was great, he had not fear. He
now is living with the Lord.
And by faith we’re looking upward to that
land where comes no night, Jesus leads us safely onward. As
he ever leads us right.
Father’s gone but not forgotten. We can
never forget the care, of a loving Christian father as he
taught us while down here.
Grant dear Lord that we as papa be
submissive to thy will, And thy footsteps gladly follow
‘till we too go shouting home to live.
Written by his daughter, (Mrs.) J. M.
Williams.
Submitted by:
H. R. Kennedy
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Submitted by
Joan Agent Warren
Submitted by
Joan Agent Warren
Submitted by
Joan Agent Warren
Obit notice for:
Martin Luther Hill
Neshoba Co. Democrat
July, 1952
Martin Luther Hill, age 71, passed away Monday evening in the
Neshoba
County Hospital. He had been in ill health for about two years. He
was a lifelong resident of
Neshoba Co. He was also a lifelong member of Oak Grove Baptist
Church. He was one of the first people to believe in improving
Educational opportunities for all. He was one of the first to
realize the need for consolidation of the small schools.
In times past he was owner-operator of a saw-mill and also a farmer.
He was a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include: Wife, Mary A. Crosby Hill, five sons: Elmo Hill,
Belzoni, Miss., Edgar Hill, Gloster, Miss., Wilson Hill, Kosciusko,
Miss., M-Sgt. John W. Hill, Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss, and
Breland Hill, Philadelphia, Miss.
Four daughters: Mrs. Grace Lane, Purvis, Miss., Mrs. Iola Patten,
Laurel, Miss., Mrs. Jean Agent, Mrs. Margaret McDonald both of
Jackson, Miss.
Three brothers: Tommie Hill and Sigmond L. Hill, both of
Philadelphia, Miss. and Cleveland Hill of Carthage, Miss.
Mr. Hill was buried in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Daws
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Submitted by
Joan Agent Warren
OBIT NOTICE FOR:
MARY ALICE CROSBY HILL
NESHOBA CO DEMOCRAT
JANUARY, 1963
Mrs. Mary A. Crosby Hill, age 73, a former resident of the Arlington
Community died Sunday, December 31, 1962,
at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Miss. after a short illness.
Mrs. Hill was born in Winston Co, and lived in the Arlington
community
for a number of years. She was the widow of the late Martin Luther
Hill, and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 1, 1963 at Oak Grove
Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Tarpley, Pastor of the Ridgecrest
Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss. Interment followed in Oak Grove
Cemetery. Daws Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hill is survived by five sons: Elmo Hill, Belzoni, Miss,
Breland Hill, Philadelphia, Miss, Edgar Hill, Gloster, Miss., Wilson
Hill, Greenville, Miss., and John W. Hill, Gulfport, Miss. Four
daughters: Mrs. Jean Agent, & Mrs. Margaret McDonald both of Jackson
Miss., Mrs. Grace Lane, Columbus, Miss. and Iola Patten, Princess
Ann, MD. Fifteen grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
Two brothers: Ferd Crosby, of Philadelphia, Miss. and Fred Crosby of
Gulfport, Miss. and one sister: Orra Johnson of Philadelphia, Miss.
___________________________________________________________________
Submitted by
Grayson England
Isaac Clinton Fortenberry
The Neshoba Democrat
January 04, 1951
Page Three
Death Comes to Prominent Phila. Resident Friday
Isaac Clinton Fortenberry, one of Philadelphia's most prominent
citizens passed away at his home on North Byrd Avenue Friday,
following an extended illness. Mr. Fortenberry who was 69 years of age
was a retired rural mail carrier. Mr. Fortenberry was a native of the
Edinburg community, where practically all of his life was spent. He
had served as a mail carrier for 39 years and upon his retirement he
and Mrs. Fortenberry moved to Philadelphia where they have since
resided. He was a member of the First Baptist church, this city and
also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Fortenberry always took an
active interest in the affairs of his church and community and did
this as long as health permitted. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Mattie Beckham Fortenberry, a daughter, Mrs. Donald Cooper, wife of
Dr. Cooper, Jackson physician and a son, Troy Fortenberry, Edinburg.
He is survived by four grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Carl Karr,
Natchez, Mrs. Varman Stevens, Mrs. Irvin Kelly and Mrs. V. T. Beckham,
Sr.; four brothers, W. Y., Henry, Buford and Alvin Fortenberry.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Edinburg church
with Dr. Lavon Moore, Dr. Norris Q. Geer, Rev. J. L. Neill and Rev. J.
V. Cobb, officiating. Interment was in the Edinburg cemetery. Masonic
rites were given at the graveside and members of the lodge served as
pall bearers.
Luther Lucas Barrett
The Neshoba Democrat
April 15, 1949
Page 4 - Section 1
Life Long Resident Zion Comm. Dies
Funeral White Oak
Luther Lucas Barrett passed away at the Louisville hospital Monday
afternoon following an operation. He had been ill only a short time.
Mr. Barrett was a life long resident of Neshoba county and spent the
greater part of his life in the Zion community where he was a
successful farmer. He was married to the former Mollie Blount who
survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Ples, and Louie, Edinburg; one
daughter, Mrs. Jessie Ferguson, Edinburg; two brothers, Gene Barrett,
and Charlie Barrett. Funeral services were held at White Oak Baptist
church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Ethel Beall, officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were Charles
Barrett, Earnest Agent, Lester Browning, J. C. Agent, Winford Pope,
and Cobert Agent.
Additional notes:
From: Our Links to the Past
Edited by: Theresa J. Ridout
White Oak Cemetery
Page 475
Barrett, Luther L.
22 Nov 1874 - 7 Apr 1949
Mary Frances Ellis
The Neshoba Democrat
April 15, 1949
Page 4 - Section 1
Beloved Burnside Matron Dies, Rites Sunday Afternoon
Last rites were held Sunday afternoon from the Salem Baptist church,
for Mrs. Mary Frances Ellis, one of the most beloved matrons of the
Burnside community. Mrs. Ellis died after only a few days illness, she
suffering a stroke at her home and died in a local hospital, after
being rushed here for treatment. Mrs. Ellis who was the wife of Clay
Ellis was prior to her marriage, Mary Frances Beall, a member of one
of the county's most prominent families. She was born and reared in
the Burnside community and had spent her entire life there. Mrs. Ellis
was a devout member of the Salem Baptist church, and a regular
attendant, taking part in the affairs of her church and her passing is
greatly mourned by that group, as well as friends and relatives
throughout the country. Mrs. Ellis is survived by her husband, two
daughters, Mrs. Marvin Walker and Mrs. Thomon Jones, five
grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is also survived by a
sister Mrs. Otha Agent. Services were held from the church, with Rev's.
Walter McCraw and Ethel Beall, officiating. Interment was in the
church cemetery. Pall bearers were Marvin Walker, Jr., J. W. Pope,
Amon Tolbert, Paul Jones, J. W. Warren and John Henry Ford.
Additional notes:
From: Our Links to the Past
Edited by: Theresa J. Ridout
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
Page 424
Ellis, Mary F. Beall
24 June 1879 - 9 Apr 1949
Wife of H. C. Ellis
W. W. McCullough
The Neshoba Democrat
January 03, 1957
W. W. McCullough Dies At Canton Hospital Monday
William Walter McCullough, Canton, age 70, died at the King's
Daughters Hospital in Canton, December 31, after a long illness. Mr.
McCullough was a native of Neshoba County, and was a retired farmer.
He held membership in the North Mission Baptist Church. Services were
held at 1:00 p.m., January 2, from the Stallo Baptist Church, with
burial following in Cedarlawn cemetery. Reverend Rudolph Larson,
Canton assisted by Rev. Ethel Beall officiated. Survivors of Mr.
McCullough are his wife, Mrs. Mabel Neal, McCullough; three sons,
Claiborne McCullough, Houston, Texas; A/1c Byron W. McCullough, Korea;
and Jasper Talmadge McCullough, Canton. Other survivors are two
daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Ward, Stallo, Mrs. Kenneth Agent, of Texas and
eight grandchildren. Daws Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Additional notes:
From: Our Links to the Past
Edited by: Theresa J. Ridout
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Block 1
Page 80
McCullough, W. Walter
3 Jan 1886 - 31 Dec 1956
Andrew Thomas Rainey
The Neshoba Democrat
January 03, 1957
Services for A. T. Rainey At Mars Hill
Andrew Thomas Rainey, Route 1, Philadelphia, age 82, died at his home
in the East Neshoba Community on December 26, after an illness of long
duration. He was a native of Kemper County, but had been a farmer in
the East Neshoba Community for some years. Mr. Rainey was a Methodist,
holding membership in the Mars Hill Methodist church. Funeral services
were conducted December 28, at 10:00 a.m. from the Mars Hill Methodist
Church, with Rev. E. W. Thornton officiating. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Minnie Lee Mars Rainey, and one son, Carl Rainey. One
daughter also survives, Miss Mary Lee Rainey, as well as two
grandchildren; two brothers, J. A. and Will Rainey, and one sister,
Mrs. Will Phillips. Pallbearers were: Howard Harbour, Johnnie
Williamson, L. J. Warren, H. F. Lowry, E. E. Lowry, Curtis McDaniels,
Andrew Williamson and Curtis McKee. McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Additional notes:
Married to a Mars family descendant: http://us.geocities.com/princessgrayson
Mars Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
Surveyed by: Grayson Mars England
A. T. Rainey
"Father"
September 27, 1875 - December 26, 1956
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