Cornelius Theophilus Newton

Received for record on 6 November 1882 - The State of Alabama, Butler County. Know all men by these present that we Benjamin Newton and Mary M. Newton wife of the said Benjamin Newton) of the county and state aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to us in hand paid by Cornelius Theophilus Newton, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have this day bargained, sold, enfeooffed, conveyed and by these present, bargain, sell, enfeoff and convey unto the said Cornelius Theophilus Newton the following described tract of parcel of land, viz: the north east quarter of the north west quarter and the north west quarter of the north east quarter of section 20, township 9, range 15 containing eighty acres mores or less situated lying and being in the county of Butler and state of Alabama

Miss Mollie Newton. On June 8th, death paid the second visit within three weeks to the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Newton, taking the eldest daughter, Miss. Mollie Newton. Miss. Newton was born in the Central community and spent her entire life here. She was born December 18, 1859, and a firm believer in the Baptist faith. She join Spring Hill Church in early life and continued actively until her health failed to the point of rendering her unable to attend her church. While in failing health over a period of years her death came as a definite shock to her many friends. Survivors include: Luther Newton, of Pensacola, Fla., Sidney and George W. Newton and Mrs. John W. Franklin, all of Central community. Interment in Mt. Carmel cemetery on June 9th at four o'clock with Rev. Ralph Mullins and Rev. M. L. Heaton officiating. Pallbearers were six of her nephews: Arthur, Garland, Cuple, Henry E., Norman and Houston Newton. Dunklin-Johnson in charge.

John Franklin dies after long illness. John Franklin died at his home, nine miles southeast of Greenville at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday morning, December 16th. He had been in ill health for some time, and gradually his condition grew worse until the end. Mr. Franklin was 68 years of age, and was an outstanding citizen of Butler County. He had many warm friends, for he was the type man who made friends and kept them. He will be sadly missed in his community and throughout the county. He was a native of Butler, and lived his life, of almost three score and ten years, at the old home place, where with his brother, the late Lewis Franklin, he engage in farming. He was one of Butler County's most successful farmers, and best citizens. Mr. Franklin is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eugene Newton Franklin, and thirteen nieces and nephews: Mrs. Will Smith, Messrs. Amos, Charlie, Lewis and Clate Newton, Misses. Dixie, Lucy and Glennie Newotn, Mrs. L. C. Branum, Mrs. J. W. Cooper, all of Greenville, and Mr. Bennie Newton of Huntsville. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning, December 17th, at Mr. Carmel Church. Interment at the cemetery there by the side of his parents and brother. Rev. R. Z. Mullins officiated. The active pall bearers were Messrs. Amos, Charlie, Lewis, Clate and Leonard Newton and Grady Smith. Dunklin in charge.

Last Wednesday, May 19th, the death angel came into our midst, taking away a devoted husband, loving father and a good neighbor, Henry Y. Newton. Although he had been in failing health for quite a long time, his passing came as a distinct shock to all his friends. He was born October 29, 1881, in the Central Community and grew to manhood there, moving to Georgiana several years ago. He was a great lover of gospel music, and had been instrumental in fostering singing all over several counties adjoining Butler, and was a faithful member of the Georgiana Baptist Church, serving until his health failed to where he could not attend. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Minnie A. Newton; two sons, Norman, of Georgiana, and Jamie, of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; two daughters, Mrs. Delmar Armstrong and Miss. Madalaine Newton, of Georgiana; two brothers, Sidney W. and George W., two sisters, Miss. Mollie Newton and Mrs. John W. Franklin, all of Greenville; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment at Milner Cemetery, Georgiana, Thursday at 10 a.m., with Rev Marvin L. Heaton and Rev. Ralph Z. Mullins officiating. Pallbearers were six nephews, Cuple, Jodie, Don, Lavan, Henry Earl and Houston Newton. Johnson Funeral Home, of Georgiana, directors.--Friend.

Mr. and Mrs. George Newton heard from both their sons in the service last week, and both are well and say that they are "doing fine." They hope to be home again some day soon. Both are in the Pacific. Cpl. Cuple Newton has been in the service since June 10, 1942, and is with the Wildcat Division, in the Central Pacific. He went overseas in July, after training at Camp Rucker. Houston Newton, F 1/C. U.S. Navy, has been in the service since August 26, 1943. He took part in the Normandy invasion, and spent five months in the European Theater. Returning to the States for hospitalization, he went overseas again two months ago, and is now eligible to wear both the European and Asiatic Theater ribbons.

Mrs. Malinda Elizabeth Cooper, age 69, died Friday afternoon, July 10th, at a local hospital, following a short illness. Mrs. Cooper was born July 24, 1873, the daughter of Robert and Edna Pamelia Perry, in Butler County near the Central community, and lived her entire life in this county. She was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist Church and was an active, faithful worker in the church and community affairs. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at Ebenezer East Church, conducted by Rev. R. Z. Mullins, with burial in the church cemetary. Surviving besides her husband, are one son, J.W. Cooper; one daughter, Mrs. George Newton; six grandchildren; one brother, J.R. Perry; three sisters, Mrs. J.W. Lowery, Greenville; Mrs. L. D. Gresham, Atmore, and Mrs. Sam McCoy, Pensacola. The pallbearers were Walter Foster, R. B. Lowery, Vollie Cooper, Tee McCoy, J.R. McCoy, and Robert Gresham. Dunklin-Johnson Funeral Home in charge.