Mrs. Emily Hoyt
Mrs. Emily Hines Hoyt, widow of Dr. Henry F. Hoyt, died at her home at
Cornelia, Ga., Sunday morning, Nov. 10th, at 3 a.m., and was buried beside
her husband in the cemetery at Maysville, Ga., Monday at noon. Three
Ruling Elders from the Presbyterian Church at Maysville, Messrs. RW
Holbrook, JR Carr and CL Carr, and three Ruling Elders from the
Presbyterian Church in Commerce, Messrs. George L. Carson, Sr., Claud
Little and TE Key, acted as pallbearers, these being the same Ruling
Elders who acted as pallbearers at the funeral of Rev. HF Hoyt, with the
exception of RLJ Smith of Commerce, Ga., who was unavoidably absent, being
detained on account of an important case which had been set for trial on
Monday. Rev. SW DuBose, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Toccoa,
preached one of the finest funeral sermons which has ever been heard here,
and there was hardly a dry eye to be seen in the large congregation at the
close of his remarks. A beautiful and appropriate duet was sung by Mrs.
HW Meaders and Mr. Allen Carr, which added much to the impressiveness of
the occasion. A very long funeral procession was then formed in front of
the Presbyterian Church and silently wended its sorrowful way to the
cemetery, where the mortal remains of Mrs. Hines Hoyt was sorrowfully laid
to rest by the side of her distinguished husband.
The
Jackson Herald, Nov. 14, 1912
Mrs. Georgia Voyles
In Memory of a Dear Friend.
An inexpressable sadness was felt when hearing of the death of my dear friend
and cousin, Mrs. Georgia Voyles, which occurred at her home near Maysville,
October 5, 1912.
She had been a great sufferer for many years, but full of energy and
perserverence, who strived bravely to achieve success in spite of pain and
suffering. Her fine business sense doubtless was a great strain on such a frail
body.
Mrs. Voyles was one of the most beloved women in her community. She was
unselfish, high-minded, pure hearted and respectful to all. Kindness and
tenderness marked her actions at home and devotion to her family made her the
idol of the household. She frequently expressed herself to the family as being
ready to die, her sufferings were so great that she wanted to cross the river
where there is no pain and sorrow, all joy and rest. Oh, what do we know of the
wondrous thing we call death--one moment life is here, the next moment death has
taken its place. What is it, no one knows; all we know is that it is natural,
therefore nothing to fear.
She was born and reared where she died. She joined the Baptist church early in
life remaining a consistent, faithful member of the same till death.
As a mother none surpassed her and as a Christian few were like her. Oh, how I
loved her, and how I will miss her, but she will be missed most by her devoted
husband and family. Our prayers are that the great father bind up the broken
hearts of the dear loved ones and countless friends, for all who knew her loved
her, and may all be ready to clasp her hand as she stands waiting just across
the river; yes, just waiting to welcome us, as we gather around the beautiful
throne of God.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock, Rev. L. A. Henderson, her pastor, officiating, and paying a beautiful
tribute to the deceased.
Mrs. Voyles leaves a devoted husband and two sons, Oscar and Robert, and five
small grandchildren. A large concourse of friends and relatives were present to
pay the last sad tribute of respect.--Addie.
The Jackson Herald, October 31, 1912
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