Obituaries - N Surnames

Mr Ernest R Nelson, Sr, age 65, of Chipley, passed away Tuesday, Jan 5, 1999 at his residence. He had been a resident of Chipley for the past three and a half years coming from Trenton, New Jersey. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of the St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. He was a decorated veteran of the Korea and Vietnam wars. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4214 of Levitton, Pennsylvania, a member of the Marine Corps League Northwest District, Panama City Detachment 065 and the DAV and Marine Air Traffic Control Association.

Funeral services were Jan 8 at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father John Kelly officiating. Burial followed in the Calvary Cemetery in Sunny Hills, with Brown Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include his wife: Susan Nelson of Chipley; son: Ernest R Nelson, Jr of Chipley; daughters: Theresa Nelson of Havelock, North Carolina, Cheryl Nelson of Havelock, North Carolina and Debra Pierson of Hubert, North Carolina; brothers: Darron Nelson of Tacoma, Washington, Clark Jenks, Emory Jenks and Henry Jenks, all of Orofino, Idaho; sisters: Betty Harris of Lewiston, Idaho, Judy Joersz and Juanita McLean, both of Orofino, Idaho; grandchildren: Taylor and Derek Nelson of Chipley, and Emily Nelson of Havelock, North Carolina.

Source: Holmes County Advertiser/ Washington County Post, 10 Feb 1999, Page 18

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Mrs Florence Marie Salter Nelson, age 75 of Chipley passed away Feb 3, 1999 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. She was a native of Milton, moving to Chipley 57 years ago. She was of the Protestant faith.

Funeral services were held on Feb 5 at the Wachob Chapel with the Rev Adolph Phares officiating. Burial followed in New Orange Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include her husband: Donald Nelson of Chipley; sons: Donald Nelson of Chipley and J Wes Nelson and family of Huntsville, Alabama; daughters: Mary Gano and Kathleen Downs and family, all of Chipley; sister: Virginia Downs of Huntsville, Alabama; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Source: Holmes County Advertiser/Washington County Post, February 10, 1999, Page 18 and the Holmes County Advertiser/Washington County Post, February 17, 1999, Page 19

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Death of Mrs. L. H. Nelson.

After an illness of only a few days, Mrs. L. H. Nelson, wife of postmaster Nelson at Ponce de Leon, died last Friday afternoon at six o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davis, just west of town.

The news of her death was a shock to her many friends in Bonifay as well as Ponce de Leon and elsewhere in the county, she having taught school on various places over the county and was known and loved by all who came within the circle of her acquaintance. She had come from Ponce de Leon only a few days previous to be with her mother who was ill. Soon after her arrival she was taken seriously ill and despite the efforts of physicians and loved ones, passed away at the hour above stated.

The remains of the beloved lady were laid to rest in the Bonifay cemetery Saturday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. E. P. Smith, Pastor of the Chipley Baptist church. Many people from Ponce de Leon, Westville and other places, who knew and esteemed the deceased lady very highly, were present at the funeral, as was also a large number from Bonifay and vicinity.

Source: Holmes County Advertiser, Bonifay, Florida, Friday, Aug. 13, 1915
Transcribed by Mona Spears, March 1999

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Mrs Peggy Bailey Nettles, age 62 of Graceville, died Monday, Feb 1, 1999 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama following a brief illness. She was born in Gordo, Alabama on Jan 25, 1937 and had lived in Graceville for the past 30 years. She was a graduate of Gordo High School, Class of 1955 and Livingston University, Class of 1960. She was a schoolteacher at Graceville High School where she taught 7th grade Science and High School Art. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was active in the choir and she was Chairman of the Worship Committee.

Funeral services were held Feb 3 at the First United Methodist Church of Graceville with the Rev Cecil Jackson officiating. Burial followed in Marvin Chapel cemetery with James and Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville directing.

She was preceded in death by her father: Doyle F Bailey.

Survivors include her husband: Jerre M Nettles of Graceville; mother Lorene Bailey of Gordo, Alabama; son and daughter-in-law: Timothy Doyle and Stephanie Loper Nettles of Birmingham, Alabama; daughter and son-in-law: Patte Nettles and Charles Woodrow Hatcher of Graceville; brother and sister-in-law: Larry C and Noreen Bailey of Gordo, Alabama; granddaughters: Shannan Alicia Hatcher and India Lorene Hatcher, both of Graceville.

Source: Holmes County Advertiser/ Washington County Post, 10 Feb 1999, Page 18

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A Fatal Accident:

Late in the afternoon of Dec 4th, Mark (or Mack) Newton, son of the well known J B Newton, was accidentally shot at close range with a shot gun, the whole load taking effect in the upper and left side of forehead, cutting its way through the skull and injuring the brain.

The gun was in hands of a boy (son of Mary Newton) 8 years old, who also sustained some injuries in the face from kick of gun.

The young man, under the able treatment of Drs Warren and Ramsey, and nursed by the tender hands of dear friends and anxious relatives, lay on the margin of death for a few days, but on Monday morning the 14th just, at 11 o'clock, he passed away.

The remains were carried to the family burying ground at Cedar Grove Church for interment, the burial ceremonies being able conducted by Rev E A Buttram.

The young man was in the bloom of youth, and there seem to be a mystic cloud over the affray that rushed him in to an unknown state of existence.

Many friends and associates were deeply affected over the sad accident, and no doubt many good resolutions were made. The neighborhood at large is deeply sympathizing with the family, and especially the parents of the deceased. Although we realize from sad experience that sympathy do not atone for the tears of broken and bleeding hearts, and words of consolation, through spoken by the dearest friends, only reach the ears of the heart broken to fall to earth as empty sounds.

A Friend, R F D No 1, Esto, Fla.

Source: Holmes County Advertiser, Bonifay FL, Saturday, Dec 19, 1908

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Victim of Tuberculosis.

F. I. Niles, an old and highly respected citizen of Washington county, residing five miles south of town, died Thursday morning of last week of tuberculosis, of which he had been s sufferer for a long time. He was confined to his room continuously and every effort was made to prolong his days, but to no avail.

Mr. Niles was about 72 years of age and has traveled extensively, having visited many of the foreign countries during his younger days and has encountered many thrilling experiences., About 20 years ago he located on the place above refered to and lived there continuously until his death. He is the father of several children, all of whom are grown.

The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery Saturday, the obsequies being attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives.

Source: Holmes County Advertiser, Bonifay, Florida, Saturday, Feb. 19, 1910
Transcribed by Mona Spears

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Mrs Swettie Granger Niles, age 97 of Bonifay, passed away Sunday, Oct 22, 1998 at her residence in Bonifay.

She was a native of Sneads, and most of her life was spent in Holmes County. She was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church in Bonifay, the Missionary Society and the Christian Band of Benevolence Lodge #9.

Funeral services were held Oct 31 at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Bonifay with the Rev Henry Taylor, R E Hudson, the Rev Andrews Davis, the Rev Charles Flowers and the Rev Carl Jackson officiating. Burial followed in the Bonifay Cemetery with Cooper Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include children: Edna Mae Jackson and William Niles; daughter-in-law: Coretha Niles; friends: Willie Bell Harris and Sister Bessie Wilkerson; 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Source: Holmes County Advertiser/Washington County Post - Wednesday, November 25, 1998; Page 11

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