Obituaries

up to 1920 or for people born prior to 1900...

If you have obituaries of your ancestors that died up to 1920, you may submit them here. If the person was born prior to 1900, you may submit the record no matter what the year of death.

Dr. Chas. F. Krout

Submitted by Angie Golden

Centerville Press, issue, Thursday, January 1, 1953

Funeral Services Held
For Dr. Chas. F. Krout

Dr. Chas. F. Krout passed away at the Kings Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 26, 1952 at 9:30 P.M. The funeral services were held at the Brent Methodist Church on Sunday, December 28th, at 1:30 P.M. with interment in the family lot at the Pondville cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Coriless Hanson, pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. R. E. Snipes, who had known the deceased since 1888. Collins Funeral Directors were in charge. A selected choir sang " What A Friend We Have In Jesus," Rock Of Ages," and " In The Sweet By and By" with Mrs. Preston James at the piano. The pallbearers were Messers John, Howard James, Preston James, Harman Partridge, Ed Davis, Leland Pierson, and Ralph Ward. Honorary pallbearers were Messers W.H. Cooper, Dr. W.J. B. Owings, Dr. J.R. Long, Robert C. Bamberg, Judge G.H. Stacy, and C.M. White. Dr. Krout is survived by his wife, 2 sons, Edward Krout of Brent, and Carl Krout of Oaklawn, ILL; 4 daughters, Mrs. W.L. Yeager, Brent, Mrs. J.H. Henry, Eros, La, Mrs. J.H. Lindsey, Birmingham, Mrs. George H. Stacy, Jr., Brent. Dr. C.F. Krout, the eldest son of Leroy Franklin Krout, and Sarah Catherine Payne Krout, was born October 16, 1856 at Pondville, Bibb County Alabama. His many hardships prevented him from getting and education at and early age; however he took advantage of every opportunity and graduated from Prof. Cooper's Academy in Centerville. Later he entered Medical College in Mobile and received his diploma in May of 1895. he established his medical practice at Pondville and worked under the supervision of his brother-in-law, Dr. J. B. Tucker. On September 28, 1899, Dr. Chas F. Tucker was married to Almeida Katherine Tucker of Perry County. In 1920 Dr. Krout moved his family from Pondville to Brent, but it was not until 1927 that he was able to leave Pondville because of his extensive practice, A Certificate of distinction was awarded to Dr. Chas. F. Krout in April 1948. This certificate represented 50 years of medical ministry to the science of healing that did honor to his God, his community and himself. He was the oldest doctor in Bibb County and contributed his whole life to the service of mankind. Never did he consider himself when someone needed help. His unselfishness, generosity, kindness and sympathy won for him many life long friends. Among the out-of-town people who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Krout, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rumley, York; Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Cooley, Mr. William Reid, Rosehill, Miss; Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Cooley, Waynesboro, Miss; Mr. and Mrs. Woodfin Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Locke, Miss Christajean Locke, Mrs. Gene Miller, Dr. J.R. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Tucker, of Marion; Mr. and Mrs. Krout Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Ludie Tidmore, Miss Frances Tidmore of Havana; Mrs. Mary Day, Miss Jessie B. Tucker of Selma; Miss Wylna Tucker, Atlanta; Mrs. Rufus S. Belcher, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Saxon, Mrs. Cecil R. Hornsby, Mr. and Mrs. George Hildreth and daughters Nancy and Jenny, Mrs. Charles Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Rolls Lindsey, and daughter Judy; Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Coneybear, Mrs. Ruby Hill of Birmingham; Mr. J.V. Wooley, Silas; Mrs. Exa M. Lindsey, Boaz; Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Hartley, West Blocton; Dr. and Mrs. A.M. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Tucker, Mrs. James Swindle, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Asbury of Tuscaloosa; Mr. and Mrs. N.P. Perry, Mrs. Grady Kelly of Plantersville; Mrs. Vida K. Deramus.

Horace Greely Stamps

Horace Greely Stamps, born July 21, 1872, died December 6, 1935 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He married Fannie Bell Powell at the residence of J.W. Powell in Bibb County Alabama on October 3, 1893. They are buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Bibb County Alabama. As indicated in his obituary, The Birmingham News, Saturday, December 6, 1935, "...Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Bell Stamps; three sons, Robert, Horace and Eugene, all of Birmingham; and two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Sampson and Mrs. Margaret Finley...." No further information on their five children.

Found this in Shelby Co. obits while researching POWELLS.

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Submitted by Wilburn Powell

Mrs. Sara E. Thompson

From the BIBB BLADE, Six Mile, AL , April 15, 1885:

Mrs. Sara E Thompson, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Speller, and wife of Noah H. Thompson, was born in Bertie County, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 1816 and died April 10, 1885 in her 69th year. The subject of this notice was married to Noah H Thompson, January 11th, 1831. Professed faith in Christ and was baptized into the Baptist Church at Cashie, North Carolina, by Rev. A. J. Spiva in 1850. She with her husband, connected herself with the Baptist Church of Six Mile, AL, where her membership remained until her death. Sister Thompson was the mother of fourteen children, of whom only four remain to mourn her death and loss. She was a devoted and faithful wife, a tender and affectionate mother, a kind neighbor, and always a friend to the poor and suffering, and was loved by all who new her. May the precious Savior, in whom she trusted, comfort the bereaved husband in his declining years and lead the loving children into that haven of rest prepared for the redeemed.

Submitted by Rose Thompson Denson

Mrs. Nancy Woods

The Bibb Blade, February 11, 1886, page 3

A Peaceful Sleep.

"In a quiet country churchyard they’ve
laid her down to sleep,
Close beside the old home she’s at rest."

Died, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. W. V. Arnold, on the 7th inst., Mrs. NANCY WOODS, aged 87 years. She had been in feeble health for a long while and for the past month or more had suffered a great deal. She died quietly, passing away as she had lived, in the full triumph of the Christian faith. A host of relatives and friends mourn her death, but their loss is her eternal gain. She was buried at the graveyard of the Presbyterian church on Monday evening, a goodly number of loving friends and bereaved relatives being present. The burial service was conducted by Rev. J. M. McCord. Where once a Christlike spirit dwelt in the house of clay is now but the vacant dwelling of the soul that has gone home to its Maker. Mortal suffering is exchanged for eternal joy, and a life of pain has passed into one of blissful habitation of the home of the saints.

Robert W. Woods married Nancy J. Wallace August 28, 1828, Bibb Co., AL
Wiley Arnold married Mary M. Wood April 15, 1846, Bibb Co., AL

Submitted by: Laurel Baty

Averette Ancestors submitted by Teresa Walker

Rosa Lee Averette of Selma passed away on June 19,1989 at the Selma Medical Center after a 2 year battle with Lung Cancer. She is Survived by her husband, R.C. Averette, her mother Mrs. Willie Roberts of Tuscaloosa, Ala., 5 daughters, Shirley DeHay of Dallas Texas, Mary Lee (Charlie) of Selma, Janet Epperson (Wayne) of Selma, Teresa Walker (Glenn) of Huntsville, Ala. Wanda Woodson (Paul, Jr. ) of Selma. 12 Grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her father, Mr. John B. Roberts and her sister Francis Welborn. The funeral will be June 23, 1989 at Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Donald Smith officiating. She will be interred in the adjoining cemetery.
(Selma Times Journal, June 21, 1989)

R.C. Averette 76 of Selma died Oct. 3, 1992 at his residence after a two year battle with cancer. Services are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5,1992 at 2 P.M. at Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church with the Elder Donald Smith officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Lawrence Funeral Home directing. Survivors include 5 daughters, Shirley DeHay of Dallas, Tx., Mary Lee (Charlie ) of Jones, Ala., Janet Epperson ( Wayne ) Teresa Walker ( Glenn ) of Huntsville, Ala., Wanda Woodson ( Paul, Jr. ) of Selma, a son Steve Averette of Selma. Mother-in-Law, Mrs. Willie Roberts of Tuscaloosa. One niece, 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at Lawrence from 7-9 P.M on Sunday with Lawrence Funeral Home directing. Active Pallbearers will be: Jason Salerno, Joshua Thatcher, Dana Allen, Mark Woodson, Luke Smith, Ronnie Sawyer, Mike Conn. Honorary pallbearers are the sons in Law, Emmett Monroe Davis Jr., Dr. Tom Kincer, Dr. George Shaw, Dr. Glenn Delp, William Milligan, and Paul Woodson, Sr.
(Selma Times Journal, October 4, 1992 ).

Lewis Denson Bracknell 86 of Centreville passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 at his residence. Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating and Rockco Funeral Home, directing. He was a WWII veteran, retired from Bibb County, and worked with the U.S. Forestry Service, Senior program. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Marie Bracknell of Centreville, Son Rich Bracknell ( Cindy ) of Bradenton, Fla., 2 daughters, Judy Murphy, and Jeri Colburn ( Bruce ), a brother, Paul Brackner, of Centreville, 4 sisters, Myrtle Bessinger of Centreville, Dorothy Dutten of Clintwood, Va. Edna Reese ( Walt ) of Birmingham. Juanita Edwards of Gulf Shores; 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Victoria Bracknell and brother Huey Bracknell and Sister, Corrine Morris.
( Centreville Press Aug. 16, 2008 )

I also have an obituary for Lloyd Vonsell Bracknell, he is buried in Springhill Cemetery, in Hale County. A lot of the Averette's call this the Averette cemetery due to the amount of Averettes buried there. Here you will find Averettes spelled both ways with and without the "E" on the end. To clear up the confusion a lot of the Averettes could not read or write so when the census taker came around they just spelled it anyway. You will find the name spelled Averette, Averett, and Averitt, all in the same family in some instanceance,