THE GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS AND SUN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 12, 1914
"MRS. MARTHA FLYNT DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS"
One of Griffin's Oldest and Best Known Ladies Passes Away at Home on South Hill Street.
Mrs. Martha Turner Flynt after being ill at her home on South Hill Street since last May, died Friday night at 10:00 o'clock.
In the death of Mrs. Flynt, the Griffin community sustains a distinct loss, since for many years she had been one of the most highly esteemed ladies in this section of this state, and for over a generation she had been of great service to the church and community in the hour of need. Early Saturday morning when the fact of her demise became known hundreds of acquaintances spoke regretfully of her passing away and scores called at the residence to pay their tribute of respect and offer sympathies to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Flynt was born in Henry county in 1835 and celebrated her 79th birthday during August. She was the daughter of the Rev. James B. Turner, one of the pioneer Methodist preachers of Georgia. In her earlier life she attended the Covington Female college, from which institution she was graduated. After her graduation she spent some time teaching school, in which she was very successful.
In 1855 she was happily married to Col Tillman Willis Flynt at McDonough. Eight children were born of this union as follows: Walter Flynt, who died in infancy; Frank Flynt of Griffin; Mrs. J. P. Newman, of Macon; Mrs. J. R. Cole, of Griffin; Mrs. J. H. Clark, of Atlanta; Paul Flynt, Judge J. J. Flynt, and E. M. Flynt, of Griffin.
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Col. Flynt preceded Mrs. Flynt in death, having died in 1908, after spending most of his life in Griffin after the civil war. In the war Col. Flynt served with distinction in the Confederate army. Through his efforts a military company was organized in Henry county, of which he was appointed captain. Later he was made Colonel in Colquitt's brigade, In the 19th Georgia regiment.
Since her early childhood Mrs. Flynt had been a consistent member of the Methodist church, and for nearly 50 years had been a member of the Griffin First Methodist church. During the past decade or more she was recognized as the oldest member of the Griffin church. In her church life she was exceedingly active in promoting the Interests of God's kingdom. Of a retiring disposition, who never felt called upon to assume active leadership, but was recognized as a most faithful and zealous worker in the private ranks of workers to undertaking whatever was to be done in church labors.
In her last hours her devotion to the church was manifest, and her last words to her children were that they might be faithful to their church's interest and strive to meet her in a better world.
The funeral services will be conducted from the late residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and will be in charge of the Rev. G. F. Venable, pastor of the Griffin First Methodist Church, and the Rev. Dr. Charles O. Jones, pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Atlanta, formerly of Griffin. The interment will be made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the funeral will be the sons and grandsons of Mrs. Flynt, as follows: Frank Flynt, Paul Flynt, J.J. Flynt, E.M. Flynt, of Griffin. J.J. Newman of Valdosta, W. P. Newman of Macon.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 12, 1914
"MRS. MARTHA FLYNT DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS"
One of Griffin's Oldest and Best Known Ladies Passes Away at Home on South Hill Street.
Mrs. Martha Turner Flynt after being ill at her home on South Hill Street since last May, died Friday night at 10:00 o'clock.
In the death of Mrs. Flynt, the Griffin community sustains a distinct loss, since for many years she had been one of the most highly esteemed ladies in this section of this state, and for over a generation she had been of great service to the church and community in the hour of need. Early Saturday morning when the fact of her demise became known hundreds of acquaintances spoke regretfully of her passing away and scores called at the residence to pay their tribute of respect and offer sympathies to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Flynt was born in Henry county in 1835 and celebrated her 79th birthday during August. She was the daughter of the Rev. James B. Turner, one of the pioneer Methodist preachers of Georgia. In her earlier life she attended the Covington Female college, from which institution she was graduated. After her graduation she spent some time teaching school, in which she was very successful.
In 1855 she was happily married to Col Tillman Willis Flynt at McDonough. Eight children were born of this union as follows: Walter Flynt, who died in infancy; Frank Flynt of Griffin; Mrs. J. P. Newman, of Macon; Mrs. J. R. Cole, of Griffin; Mrs. J. H. Clark, of Atlanta; Paul Flynt, Judge J. J. Flynt, and E. M. Flynt, of Griffin.
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Col. Flynt preceded Mrs. Flynt in death, having died in 1908, after spending most of his life in Griffin after the civil war. In the war Col. Flynt served with distinction in the Confederate army. Through his efforts a military company was organized in Henry county, of which he was appointed captain. Later he was made Colonel in Colquitt's brigade, In the 19th Georgia regiment.
Since her early childhood Mrs. Flynt had been a consistent member of the Methodist church, and for nearly 50 years had been a member of the Griffin First Methodist church. During the past decade or more she was recognized as the oldest member of the Griffin church. In her church life she was exceedingly active in promoting the Interests of God's kingdom. Of a retiring disposition, who never felt called upon to assume active leadership, but was recognized as a most faithful and zealous worker in the private ranks of workers to undertaking whatever was to be done in church labors.
In her last hours her devotion to the church was manifest, and her last words to her children were that they might be faithful to their church's interest and strive to meet her in a better world.
The funeral services will be conducted from the late residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and will be in charge of the Rev. G. F. Venable, pastor of the Griffin First Methodist Church, and the Rev. Dr. Charles O. Jones, pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Atlanta, formerly of Griffin. The interment will be made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the funeral will be the sons and grandsons of Mrs. Flynt, as follows: Frank Flynt, Paul Flynt, J.J. Flynt, E.M. Flynt, of Griffin. J.J. Newman of Valdosta, W. P. Newman of Macon.
THE GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS AND SUN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 12, 1914
"MRS. MARTHA FLYNT DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS"
One of Griffin's Oldest and Best Known Ladies Passes Away at Home on South Hill Street.
Mrs. Martha Turner Flynt after being ill at her home on South Hill Street since last May, died Friday night at 10:00 o'clock.
In the death of Mrs. Flynt, the Griffin community sustains a distinct loss, since for many years she had been one of the most highly esteemed ladies in this section of this state, and for over a generation she had been of great service to the church and community in the hour of need. Early Saturday morning when the fact of her demise became known hundreds of acquaintances spoke regretfully of her passing away and scores called at the residence to pay their tribute of respect and offer sympathies to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Flynt was born in Henry county in 1835 and celebrated her 79th birthday during August. She was the daughter of the Rev. James B. Turner, one of the pioneer Methodist preachers of Georgia. In her earlier life she attended the Covington Female college, from which institution she was graduated. After her graduation she spent some time teaching school, in which she was very successful.
In 1855 she was happily married to Col Tillman Willis Flynt at McDonough. Eight children were born of this union as follows: Walter Flynt, who died in infancy; Frank Flynt of Griffin; Mrs. J. P. Newman, of Macon; Mrs. J. R. Cole, of Griffin; Mrs. J. H. Clark, of Atlanta; Paul Flynt, Judge J. J. Flynt, and E. M. Flynt, of Griffin.
Page 2 – Martha Flynt Obituary
Col. Flynt preceded Mrs. Flynt in death, having died in 1908, after spending most of his life in Griffin after the civil war. In the war Col. Flynt served with distinction in the Confederate army. Through his efforts a military company was organized in Henry county, of which he was appointed captain. Later he was made Colonel in Colquitt's brigade, In the 19th Georgia regiment.
Since her early childhood Mrs. Flynt had been a consistent member of the Methodist church, and for nearly 50 years had been a member of the Griffin First Methodist church. During the past decade or more she was recognized as the oldest member of the Griffin church. In her church life she was exceedingly active in promoting the Interests of God's kingdom. Of a retiring disposition, who never felt called upon to assume active leadership, but was recognized as a most faithful and zealous worker in the private ranks of workers to undertaking whatever was to be done in church labors.
In her last hours her devotion to the church was manifest, and her last words to her children were that they might be faithful to their church's interest and strive to meet her in a better world.
The funeral services will be conducted from the late residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and will be in charge of the Rev. G. F. Venable, pastor of the Griffin First Methodist Church, and the Rev. Dr. Charles O. Jones, pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Atlanta, formerly of Griffin. The interment will be made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the funeral will be the sons and grandsons of Mrs. Flynt, as follows: Frank Flynt, Paul Flynt, J.J. Flynt, E.M. Flynt, of Griffin. J.J. Newman of Valdosta, W. P. Newman of Macon.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 12, 1914
"MRS. MARTHA FLYNT DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS"
One of Griffin's Oldest and Best Known Ladies Passes Away at Home on South Hill Street.
Mrs. Martha Turner Flynt after being ill at her home on South Hill Street since last May, died Friday night at 10:00 o'clock.
In the death of Mrs. Flynt, the Griffin community sustains a distinct loss, since for many years she had been one of the most highly esteemed ladies in this section of this state, and for over a generation she had been of great service to the church and community in the hour of need. Early Saturday morning when the fact of her demise became known hundreds of acquaintances spoke regretfully of her passing away and scores called at the residence to pay their tribute of respect and offer sympathies to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Flynt was born in Henry county in 1835 and celebrated her 79th birthday during August. She was the daughter of the Rev. James B. Turner, one of the pioneer Methodist preachers of Georgia. In her earlier life she attended the Covington Female college, from which institution she was graduated. After her graduation she spent some time teaching school, in which she was very successful.
In 1855 she was happily married to Col Tillman Willis Flynt at McDonough. Eight children were born of this union as follows: Walter Flynt, who died in infancy; Frank Flynt of Griffin; Mrs. J. P. Newman, of Macon; Mrs. J. R. Cole, of Griffin; Mrs. J. H. Clark, of Atlanta; Paul Flynt, Judge J. J. Flynt, and E. M. Flynt, of Griffin.
Page 2 – Martha Flynt Obituary
Col. Flynt preceded Mrs. Flynt in death, having died in 1908, after spending most of his life in Griffin after the civil war. In the war Col. Flynt served with distinction in the Confederate army. Through his efforts a military company was organized in Henry county, of which he was appointed captain. Later he was made Colonel in Colquitt's brigade, In the 19th Georgia regiment.
Since her early childhood Mrs. Flynt had been a consistent member of the Methodist church, and for nearly 50 years had been a member of the Griffin First Methodist church. During the past decade or more she was recognized as the oldest member of the Griffin church. In her church life she was exceedingly active in promoting the Interests of God's kingdom. Of a retiring disposition, who never felt called upon to assume active leadership, but was recognized as a most faithful and zealous worker in the private ranks of workers to undertaking whatever was to be done in church labors.
In her last hours her devotion to the church was manifest, and her last words to her children were that they might be faithful to their church's interest and strive to meet her in a better world.
The funeral services will be conducted from the late residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and will be in charge of the Rev. G. F. Venable, pastor of the Griffin First Methodist Church, and the Rev. Dr. Charles O. Jones, pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Atlanta, formerly of Griffin. The interment will be made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the funeral will be the sons and grandsons of Mrs. Flynt, as follows: Frank Flynt, Paul Flynt, J.J. Flynt, E.M. Flynt, of Griffin. J.J. Newman of Valdosta, W. P. Newman of Macon.
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