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An index of 63 published obituaries and death notices for people named Spurlin, by birth or marriage, who lived in Georgia, with dates, towns and links to the original notices.

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Before 1900

NameBornDiedTownNotesObituary
Rev. James Spurlin15 Apr 180230 July 1887Brooks Stationminister (Rev.); aged community memberThe Herald and Advertiser via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[1]; Find a Grave[2]

1900–1949

NameBornDiedTownNotesObituary
Allie (O'Kelley) Spurlin10 Jan 18695 Mar 1901Tiftonraised near Monticello, Ga.; Tifton residentSavannah Morning News via Library of Congress, Chronicling America[3]; The Tifton Gazette via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[4]; Find a Grave[5]; The Savannah Morning News (Georgia Historic Newspapers)[6]; The Macon Telegraph (Georgia Historic Newspapers)[7]
W. H. Spurlin—Oct 1902HawkinsvilleBaptist deacon; longtime Pine Level residentThe Ocala Evening Star (Library of Congress, Chronicling America)[8]; The Tifton Gazette (Georgia Historic Newspapers)[9]
Col. Edward E. Spurlin30 Oct 187630 Sept 1904Fayettevillelawyer; mayor of Fayetteville; county commissioners' clerk and counselThe Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[10]; The Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[11]; The Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[12]; Fayette County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[13]; Find a Grave[14]
J. H. Spurlin12 Sept 18689 Dec 1906Atlantaformer Fayette County, Ga., residentThe Atlanta Georgian via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[15]; Find a Grave[16]; The Griffin Daily News and Sun (Georgia Historic Newspapers)[17]
Lucretia Clementine (Reeves) Spurlin21 Jan 183727 Oct 1917Lowryelderly resident of the Lowry communityThe Griffin Daily News and Sun via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[18]; Find a Grave[19]
Jasper M. Spurlin27 Dec 184518 Mar 1919LowryConfederate veteran; Fayette County commissioner; farmer and businessmanThe Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[20]; Find a Grave[21]; Find a Grave[22]
James E. Spurlin18 Oct 183510 Oct 1919AtlantaAtlanta Georgian via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[23]; Atlanta Georgian via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[24]; Find a Grave[25]; Atlanta Georgian (Georgia Historic Newspapers)[26]; Find a Grave[27]
Charlie Spurlin5 Jan 1888Feb 1920GriffinThe Barnesville News-Gazette via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[28]; Find a Grave[29]
Margaret Collier Spurlin18 July 184223 Sept 1924MilfordEarly County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[30]; Find a Grave[31]
George C. Spurlin—Sept 1934Valdostalawyer; solicitor general, Southern judicial circuitAthens Banner-Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[32]; The Butler Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[33]; Athens Banner-Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[34]
Dr. J. D. Spurlin1 Apr 187630 Dec 1935Cairoveterinarian (Dr.); native of Pulaski CountyThe Cairo Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[35]; Find a Grave[36]; The Cairo Messenger (Georgia Historic Newspapers)[37]
W. J. Spurlin—June 1942Baker CountyThe Baker County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[38]
Laura (McKinney) Spurlin3 Nov 18789 July 1944TiftonTifton Methodist church memberOmega News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[39]; Find a Grave[40]

1950–1999

NameBornDiedTownNotesObituary
Clara Evelyn (Suits) Spurlin30 Apr 190019 Mar 1963Summervilleformer Riegel Textile Corp. (Trion) employeeThe Summerville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[41]; Find a Grave[42]
Daniel R. Spurlin—Sept 1968AtlantaU.S. Army first lieutenant, Vietnam WarGriffin Daily News (Georgia Historic Newspapers)[43]
Marvin Clyde Spurlin12 Nov 192311 Oct 1968LaFayetteWalker County Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[44]; The Summerville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[45]; Find a Grave[46]
Adelle (Spurlin) Connally—May 1970Antioch Baptist Church member; born and reared in Fayette CountyGriffin Daily News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[47]
Willie H. Spurlin5 June 190323 Feb 1983Fort Valleyretired carpenter; native of TennesseeThe Leader-Tribune via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[48]; Find a Grave[49]
Eula Moore Spurlin13 Oct 189923 June 1992CordelehomemakerEarly County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[50]; Find a Grave[51]
Henry Q. Spurlin21 Feb 191026 Feb 1995Augustagrew up in Covington County, Alabama; buried Rockledge, FloridaFind a Grave[52]
Edna Spurlin20 Oct 190829 May 1995Peach CountyThe Leader-Tribune via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[53]; Find a Grave[54]

2000–2009

NameBornDiedTownNotesObituary
Eula Keener Spurlin19 Feb 191623 Dec 2000RomeRome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[55]; Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[56]; Find a Grave[57]
Estelle Connor Spurlin26 Sept 190723 Oct 2002Tiftonretired clerk, Roddenbery HardwareBowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary)[58]; Find a Grave[59]
Eunice Spurlin15 Nov 191221 Nov 2002Tiftonretired Tift County schoolteacherBowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary)[60]; Find a Grave[61]
Hazel Roland Spurlin Betley13 Nov 191720 Mar 2005MoultriehomemakerThe Moultrie Observer[62]; Find a Grave[63]
Donald Lee Spurlin13 May 193917 Nov 2005RockmartRome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[64]; Find a Grave[65]
James Kenneth "Jimmy" Spurlin Sr.17 Aug 193528 Sept 2006Ty Tybanker; Tifton city commissioner; Tift County Commission chairman; youth coachBowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary)[66]; The Tifton Gazette[67]; Thomasville Times-Enterprise[68]
Frances (Shirah) Spurlin—5 Jan 2007CordeleThird Street Baptist Church clerk and Sunday school teacherGenealogyBuff.com (volunteer transcription)[69]
Leatha Gerell (Spurlin) MyersJune 191020 Sept 2007RomeRome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[70]; Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[71]; Find a Grave[72]
Earlene Lucile Spurlin5 Apr 19296 Nov 2007WinderGwinnett Daily Post[73]; The Braselton News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[74]; Find a Grave[75]
Doris Mae Spurlin20 May 192116 Mar 2008Peachtree CityFayette Daily News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[76]; Find a Grave[77]
Leldon Delane Spurlin7 Jan 193415 Jan 2009Douglasvilleowner, Spurlin Masonry, Inc.; FreemasonDouglas County Sentinel[78]; Find a Grave[79]
Rosa Mae (Green) Spurlin11 Oct 19394 Apr 2009Albanydietitian at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for 35 yearsAlbritten's Funeral Service (Dawson, Ga.)[80]
Mallie C. Spurlin Jr.14 June 19323 June 2009Columbusretired military veteran (Vietnam); 26 years of serviceThe Sun (Belle Glade, Fla.) (via UF Digital Collections, Florida Digital Newspaper Library)[81]; Glades County Democrat (Moore Haven, Fla.) (via UF Digital Collections, Florida Digital Newspaper Library)[82]; The Clewiston News (Clewiston, Fla.) (via UF Digital Collections, Florida Digital Newspaper Library)[83]

2010–2019

NameBornDiedTownNotesObituary
Dennis J. Spurlin29 Apr 19555 Sept 2010AugustaFind a Grave[84]
Coy Allen Spurlin20 Mar 195426 Aug 2011Leesburgelectrical engineer; Auburn University graduateMathews Funeral Home (Albany, Ga.)[85]; The Lee County Ledger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[86]; Find a Grave[87]
Charlie Lee Spurlin18 Oct 191429 Sept 2011Romeretired Celanese Fibers cost accountant; church deacon; youth volunteerGood Shepherd Funeral Home (Rome, Ga.)[88]; Find a Grave[89]
Anita Spurlin11 Apr 195612 Dec 2011Dignity Memorial (Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin)[90]
Edna Jeanette Craig Spurlin4 Aug 193212 July 2013Pendergrassretired from Avon; hospital gift shop volunteerMainStreet News[91]; Gwinnett Daily Post[92]; The Commerce News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[93]; Jackson Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[94]; Find a Grave[95]
Thomas E. Spurlin22 Sept 19311 Feb 2015Sylvesterteacher and assistant principal; state Board of Education; USAF veteran (Korea)The Sylvester Local[96]; The Sylvester Local News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[97]
James Haywood Spurlin1 Jan 193410 Aug 2015Augustaretired U.S. Army master sergeant; born in Opp, AlabamaFairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Augusta[98]; Find a Grave[99]
James Harris Spurlin26 May 191920 Apr 2016Romesurgical-supply salesman; nursing home owner and administratorDignity Memorial (Daniel's Funeral Home, Rome)[100]; Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[101]; Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[102]; Find a Grave[103]
Mattie "Pat" (Spurlin) Heinz26 June 191811 June 2016KennesawU.S. Navy WAVES yeoman (World War II); homemakerThe Dothan Eagle[104]; Find a Grave[105]
Marvin Aaron Spurlin12 June 195024 Nov 2017Rock Springretired machinist, Tuftco CorporationRome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[106]; Walker County Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[107]; Find a Grave[108]; Chattanooga Times Free Press[109]; Chattanooga Times Free Press[110]
Wanda Ann Spurlin—16 Apr 2018RinggoldRome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com)[111]; Walker County Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[112]; Chattanooga Times Free Press[113]; Find a Grave[114]
Mary Banks Spurlin29 July 193427 May 2018Lawrencevilleretired bank teller; ABAC graduateThe Tifton Gazette[115]; Flanigan Funeral Home (Buford, Ga.)[116]; The Sylvester Local[117]; The Sylvester Local News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[118]
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (Renfroe) Spurlin7 Mar 19365 Oct 2018DallashomemakerClark Funeral Home & Chapel[119]

2020–present

NameBornDiedTownNotesObituary
Rebecca "Becky" (Spurlin) Dunn—1 Feb 2020LaFayetteChattanooga Times Free Press[120]; Find a Grave[121]
Ruth Ellen (Millheim) Spurlin5 Aug 193927 Nov 2020AugustaRed Cross volunteer for over 40 yearsThomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, Augusta[122]
Alice Spurlin4 Apr 193710 Dec 2020Columbusretired Muscogee County schoolteacher; Valdosta State graduateDignity Memorial (Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus)[123]; Find a Grave[124]
Larry Spurlin10 Mar 19601 Jan 2021University of Wisconsin football player; sheet metal fabricator; lawn care business ownerFields Funeral Home (Sylvester, Ga.)[125]; Find a Grave[126]
Ruby Olivia (Spurlin) Land7 Sept 193919 May 2021Moultrieretired from Spann Building MaintenanceCobb Funeral Chapel (Moultrie, Ga.)[127]; The Moultrie Observer[128]
Louise (Spurlin) Davis22 Nov 19221 Sept 2021Athensavid golfer and bridge player; longtime Atlanta residentLord & Stephens Funeral Homes[129]
Marjorie Stanley Spurlin19 June 193029 Dec 2021HoschtonFlanigan Funeral Home (Buford, Ga.)[130]; The Times via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[131]
Gwendolyn Cottle Spurlin20 Mar 193715 Jan 2022Ty TyhomemakerBowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary)[132]; The Tifton Gazette[133]
Robert Harold Spurlin10 Nov 19435 June 2022retired urethane industry workerHancock Funeral Home (Americus, Ga.)[134]; Americus Times-Recorder[135]
Sherry Lynn (Clark) Spurlin11 Dec 195517 June 2022McRaeretired educator, Telfair County School system; Scotland Baptist Church memberLowes Funeral Home[136]
Bernice Lavern Spurlin27 Oct 19434 Dec 2022Albanyhomemaker; longtime member of River Road Church of ChristMartin Luther King Memorial Chapel[137]
Melvin Richard Spurlin30 Nov 19336 Feb 2023MilfordU.S. Air Force veteran; worked at Marine Corps Logistics Base AlbanyParker-Bramlett Funeral Home (via Tribute Archive)[138]
Richard D. Spurlin12 Sept 19527 Jan 2025Danielsvilleretired trucking employee; EMT and volunteer firefighterLord & Stephens Funeral Homes[139]; MainStreet News[140]; The Madison County Journal via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[141]
Robert "Bob" Glen Spurlin Jr.7 Sept 194923 Apr 2025LexingtonU.S. Army veteran; self-employed in the sheetrock businessDignity Memorial (Smith Memory Chapel, Winder)[142]; MainStreet News[143]; The Madison County Journal via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO)[144]
Martha Ann Spurlin McDaniel18 Nov 192913 May 2026DouglasvilleDouglas County Sentinel[145]; Find a Grave[146]

See also

  • Spurlin obituary index · Genealogy strong
    An archival index of 793 published obituaries and death notices for people named Spurlin, by birth or marriage, from 1850 to 2026, arranged by state with links to the original funeral-home and newspaper notices.
  • Spurlin cemeteries · Places weak
    A roundup of burial grounds named for the Spurlin family on Find a Grave: eight Spurlin cemeteries in Arkansas, Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky and North Carolina, plus Spurlington- and Spurling-named cemeteries and the graves of notable Spurlins.
  • Spurlin research resources · Genealogy mixed
    A roundup of free online tools for researching Spurlin families: collaborative trees, the Spurlin Y-DNA project, surname forums, digitized county histories and newspapers, federal land patents, cemetery and historical-marker databases, and military and African American records.

References

  1. ↑ The Herald and Advertiser (Newnan, Ga.), August 19, 1887, p. 1 — The Herald and Advertiser via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); Brooks Station correspondence dated Aug. 15; says he died at his home a few days earlier News
  2. ↑ Rev James M. Spurlin (1802-1887) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; Baptist minister; born 15 Apr 1802; death given as 30 Jul 1887, aged 85 (the Aug. 15 Brooks Station letter says a few days since); buried Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Woolsey, Fayette County, matching the newspaper (buried at Antioch) Genealogy
  3. ↑ Mrs. Spurlin of Tifton Dead (Savannah Morning News, 8 March 1901, p. 8) — Savannah Morning News via Library of Congress, Chronicling America; Tifton dispatch; printed as Mrs. W. C. Spurlin, formerly Miss Allie O'Kelly; died suddenly at home News
  4. ↑ Mrs. W. C. Spurlin Dead (The Tifton Gazette, Tifton, Ga., March 8, 1901, p. 8) — The Tifton Gazette via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); local obituary; nee O'Kelley; died on a Tuesday morning News
  5. ↑ Altha Ola "Allie" O'Kelly Spurlin (1869-1901) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 10 Jan 1869; died 5 Mar 1901; buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Tifton Genealogy
  6. ↑ The Savannah Morning News (Savannah, Ga.), March 8, 1901, Image 8 — The Savannah Morning News (Georgia Historic Newspapers); Tifton dispatch reporting her death News
  7. ↑ The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Ga.), March 12, 1901, Page 3 — The Macon Telegraph (Georgia Historic Newspapers); Tifton correspondence on her death and burial (OCR spells Spurliu) News
  8. ↑ Image 3 of The Ocala Evening Star (Ocala, Fla.), October 18, 1902 — The Ocala Evening Star (Library of Congress, Chronicling America); reprints the Hawkinsville Dispatch and News tribute; died on a Monday, aged 71 News
  9. ↑ The Tifton Gazette (Tifton, Ga.), October 24, 1902, Page 7 — The Tifton Gazette (Georgia Historic Newspapers); item on his death at Pine Level, aged 71 (OCR heavily garbled) News
  10. ↑ The Fayetteville News (Fayetteville, Ga.), October 7, 1904, p. 2 — The Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); obituary of Col. Edward E. Spurlin; died Friday evening, Sept. 30 News
  11. ↑ The Fayetteville News (Fayetteville, Ga.), October 7, 1904, p. 3 — The Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); funeral item and family card of thanks News
  12. ↑ The Fayetteville News (Fayetteville, Ga.), December 23, 1904, p. 2 — The Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); lodge resolutions of respect News
  13. ↑ Fayette County News (Fayetteville, Ga.), July 22, 2020, p. 5 — Fayette County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); historical sketch of Fayetteville's 8th mayor; source of birth date News
  14. ↑ Edward Ernest Spurlin (1876-1904) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; memorial: born 30 Oct 1876; died 30 Sep 1904, aged 27; burial Fayetteville City Cemetery, Fayetteville, Ga. Genealogy
  15. ↑ The Atlanta Georgian (Atlanta, Ga.), December 10, 1906, p. 1 — The Atlanta Georgian via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); brief notice: died in Atlanta the Sunday before; body sent to Lowry Station, Ga. News
  16. ↑ John H. Spurlin (1868-1906) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 12 Sep 1868; died 9 Dec 1906 (a Sunday, matching the notice); buried Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Woolsey, Fayette County (near Lowry); son of Jasper M. Spurlin Genealogy
  17. ↑ The Griffin Daily News and Sun (Griffin, Ga.), December 12, 1906, Page 4 — The Griffin Daily News and Sun (Georgia Historic Newspapers); former Fayette County citizen; died at his Atlanta home Sunday afternoon; buried at Lowry News
  18. ↑ The Griffin Daily News and Sun (Griffin, Ga.), October 31, 1917, p. 1 — The Griffin Daily News and Sun via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); community column; died at home at Lowry the Saturday before; buried at Antioch cemetery News
  19. ↑ Lucretia Clementine Reeves Spurlin (1837-1917) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; wife of James E. Spurlin (1835-1919); born 21 Jan 1837; died 27 Oct 1917 (the Saturday before the 31 Oct issue); buried Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Woolsey, Fayette County Genealogy
  20. ↑ The Fayetteville News (Fayetteville, Ga.), March 21, 1919, p. 1 — The Fayetteville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); died the Tuesday before publication News
  21. ↑ Pvt Jasper Marion Spurlin (1845-1919) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; Co. E, 2nd Ga. Cavalry; born 27 Dec 1845; died 18 Mar 1919 (the Tuesday before the 21 Mar issue); buried Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Woolsey, Fayette County Genealogy
  22. ↑ Pvt Jasper Marion Spurlin (1845-1919) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; memorial: born 27 Dec 1845; died 18 Mar 1919, aged 73; Confederate veteran (Co. E, 2nd Ga. Cavalry); son of Rev. James M. Spurlin; burial Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Woolsey Genealogy
  23. ↑ Atlanta Georgian (Atlanta, Ga.), October 10, 1919, p. 5 — Atlanta Georgian via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); death notice, edition 7; died early Friday morning in Atlanta News
  24. ↑ Atlanta Georgian (Atlanta, Ga.), October 11, 1919, p. 5 — Atlanta Georgian via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); same notice reprinted News
  25. ↑ Lieut James E. Spurlin (1835-1919) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; veteran; born 18 Oct 1835 (implies age 83; the notice says 84); died 10 Oct 1919; buried Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Woolsey, Fayette County; son of Rev. James M. Spurlin Genealogy
  26. ↑ Atlanta Georgian (Atlanta, Ga.), October 10, 1919, Edition 6, Page 5 — Atlanta Georgian (Georgia Historic Newspapers); death notice; died early Friday morning (Oct. 10, 1919) in Atlanta, aged 84 News
  27. ↑ Lieut James E. Spurlin (1835-1919) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; memorial: born 18 Oct 1835; died 10 Oct 1919; Confederate 2nd lieutenant, Co. F, 13th Ga. Infantry; burial Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Woolsey, Fayette County Genealogy
  28. ↑ The Barnesville News-Gazette (Barnesville, Ga.), February 19, 1920, p. 19 — The Barnesville News-Gazette via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); Concord community column: funeral held at Concord the Monday before News
  29. ↑ Charles William Wilson "Charlie" Spurlin (1888-1920) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 5 Jan 1888; death given as 22 Feb 1920 at Griffin, which is later than the 19 Feb 1920 issue that reports his funeral, so one of the two dates is wrong; buried Old Hebron Cemetery, Concord, Pike County Genealogy
  30. ↑ Early County News (Blakely, Ga.), October 2, 1924, p. 3 — Early County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); died at her home in Milford, Baker County News
  31. ↑ Margaret Ann "Maggie" Collier Johnston Spurlin (1842-1924) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 18 Jul 1842, Early County; died 23 Sep 1924 at Milford, aged 82; buried Milford Baptist Church Cemetery, Baker County; wife of Wilson Lumpkin Spurlin Genealogy
  32. ↑ Athens Banner-Herald (Athens, Ga.), September 24, 1934, p. 1 — Athens Banner-Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); brief: died Saturday night (Sept. 22) in Atlanta News
  33. ↑ The Butler Herald (Butler, Ga.), September 27, 1934, p. 8 — The Butler Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); state news summary; says he died Sunday night; age illegible in OCR News
  34. ↑ Athens Banner-Herald (Athens, Ga.), September 30, 1934, p. 11 — Athens Banner-Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); item on appointment of his successor; says he died the previous Saturday News
  35. ↑ The Cairo Messenger (Cairo, Ga.), January 3, 1936, p. 1 — The Cairo Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); died the Monday before publication at his home near Cairo; Oliver's Funeral Home News
  36. ↑ John D. Spurlin (1876-1935) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 1 Apr 1876; died 30 Dec 1935 (a Monday, matching the notice) at Cairo, aged 59; buried Cairo Cemetery Genealogy
  37. ↑ The Cairo Messenger (Cairo, Ga.), January 3, 1936, Page 7 — The Cairo Messenger (Georgia Historic Newspapers); family card of thanks News
  38. ↑ The Baker County News (Newton, Ga.), June 12, 1942, p. 1 — The Baker County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); brief community-column mention of his death; funeral at Milford Baptist Church; town of residence not stated News
  39. ↑ Mrs. W. C. Spurlin Dies in Tifton (Omega News, Omega, Ga., July 13, 1944, p. 1) — Omega News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); died the Sunday before publication; born in Berrien (now Cook) County; nee McKinney News
  40. ↑ Laura McKinney Spurlin (1878-1944) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; died 9 Jul 1944 (the Sunday before the 13 Jul issue), aged 65; gives birth as 8 Nov 1878 (the obituary says Nov. 3); buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Tifton; wife of William Crawford Spurlin Genealogy
  41. ↑ The Summerville News (Summerville, Ga.), March 21, 1963, p. 7 — The Summerville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); obituary and funeral notice; died the Tuesday before; born in Rome; J. D. Hill Funeral Home News
  42. ↑ Clara E Suits Spurlin (1900-1963) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 30 Apr 1900, Rome; died 19 Mar 1963 (the Tuesday before the 21 Mar issue) at Summerville; buried West Hill Cemetery, Trion Genealogy
  43. ↑ Griffin Daily News (Griffin, Ga.), September 24, 1968, Image 5 — Griffin Daily News (Georgia Historic Newspapers); UPI list of Georgians reported dead in Vietnam by the Defense Department; home in Atlanta News
  44. ↑ Walker County Messenger (LaFayette, Ga.), October 16, 1968, p. 8 — Walker County Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); died the Friday before in an Augusta hospital; Wallis and Son News
  45. ↑ The Summerville News (Summerville, Ga.), October 17, 1968, p. 14 — The Summerville News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); community-column mention of his death News
  46. ↑ Marvin Clyde Spurlin (1923-1968) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 12 Nov 1923, Rock Spring; died 11 Oct 1968 (the Friday before the 16 Oct issue; these dates imply age 44, the paper says 45); buried McIntire Cemetery, Rock Spring, Walker County Genealogy
  47. ↑ Griffin Daily News (Griffin, Ga.), May 27, 1970, p. 9 — Griffin Daily News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); printed as Mrs. Adelle Spurlin Connally; died Tuesday night at a Dalton nursing home; Haisten Funeral Home News
  48. ↑ The Leader-Tribune (Fort Valley, Ga.), March 3, 1983, p. 15 — The Leader-Tribune via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); funeral notice; Rooks Funeral Home News
  49. ↑ Willie Henry Spurlin (1903-1983) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 5 Jun 1903 (memorial gives Fort Valley as birthplace; the funeral notice calls him a native of Tennessee); died 23 Feb 1983, aged 79; buried Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley; husband of Edna Rumph Spurlin Genealogy
  50. ↑ Early County News (Blakely, Ga.), June 25, 1992, p. 11 — Early County News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); born in Early County; Dekle Funeral Home News
  51. ↑ Eula Moore Spurlin (1899-1992) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 13 Oct 1899; died 23 Jun 1992, aged 92; buried Sunnyside Cemetery, Cordele Genealogy
  52. ↑ Henry Q. Spurlin (1910-1995) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; dates and last residence (Augusta) from the Social Security Death Index; 1920 census places the family at Bulah, Covington County, Ala. Genealogy
  53. ↑ The Leader-Tribune (Fort Valley, Ga.), May 31, 1995, p. 1 — The Leader-Tribune via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); news report of her death over the Memorial Day weekend; no obituary text found News
  54. ↑ Edna Rumph Spurlin (1908-1995) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; nee Rumph; born 20 Oct 1908; died 29 May 1995 (Memorial Day, matching the news report); buried Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Peach County; wife of Willie Henry Spurlin Genealogy
  55. ↑ Mrs. Eula Keener Spurlin / Obituary — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); death notice, 25 Dec 2000; Jennings Funeral Home, Heritage Chapel News
  56. ↑ Mrs. Eula Keener Spurlin / Obituary — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); death notice, 24 Dec 2000 News
  57. ↑ Eula Juanita Keener Spurlin (1916-2000) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 19 Feb 1916, Westville, Okla.; died 23 Dec 2000 at Rome; buried East View Cemetery, Rome; wife of Charlie Lee Spurlin Genealogy
  58. ↑ Estelle Connor Spurlin - Obituary — Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary) Genealogy
  59. ↑ Estelle Connor Spurlin (1907-2002) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 26 Sep 1907; died 23 Oct 2002, aged 95; buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Tifton Genealogy
  60. ↑ Eunice Spurlin - Obituary — Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary); page header and service date give 2002; the text misprints the year of death as 2022 Genealogy
  61. ↑ Eunice Spurlin (1912-2002) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 15 Nov 1912; died 21 Nov 2002, aged 90 (confirms 2002 rather than the misprinted 2022); buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Tifton Genealogy
  62. ↑ Obituaries for March 22 — The Moultrie Observer; combined obituary page; nee Roland; Spurlin by her first marriage News
  63. ↑ Hazel Luellen Roland Spurlin Betley (1917-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 13 Nov 1917; died 20 Mar 2005, aged 87; buried Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Moultrie Genealogy
  64. ↑ Mr. Donald Lee Spurlin / Death Announcement — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); death announcement, 19 Nov 2005; Jennings Funeral Home, Heritage Chapel News
  65. ↑ Donald Lee Spurlin (1939-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 13 May 1939, Rome; died 17 Nov 2005, aged 66; buried East View Cemetery, Rome Genealogy
  66. ↑ James Kenneth "Jimmy" Spurlin, Sr. - Obituary — Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary) Genealogy
  67. ↑ Obituaries for Sept. 30, 2006 — The Tifton Gazette; combined obituary page News
  68. ↑ Former county chair dies — Thomasville Times-Enterprise; death news story, 29 Sept 2006 News
  69. ↑ Georgia Obituary and Death Notice Collection - Various Counties - 483 — GenealogyBuff.com (volunteer transcription); transcribed notices for Frances Shirah Spurlin; died at Cordele Health & Rehab; graveside 7 Jan 2007 at Sunnyside Cemetery; Rainey Family Funeral Services Genealogy
  70. ↑ Leatha Gerell Spurlin Myer / Death Announcement — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); death announcement, 22 Sept 2007; Jennings Funeral Home (Oaknoll Chapel) News
  71. ↑ Gerell Spurlin Myer / Death Announcement — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); death announcement, 21 Sept 2007; nee Spurlin per a sibling's 2016 obituary News
  72. ↑ Leatha Gerell Spurlin Myers (1910-2007) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; transcribed obituary gives her as of Rome and born June 13, 1910 at Coolidge, Ga. (memorial header says 10 Jun 1910); died 20 Sep 2007 at Rome; buried East View Cemetery, Rome; daughter of Charlie Wilson and Minnie Lee Terrell Spurlin Genealogy
  73. ↑ Earlene Spurlin — Gwinnett Daily Post; death notice; Smith Funeral Home, Winder News
  74. ↑ The Braselton News (Jefferson, Ga.), November 14, 2007, p. 7 — The Braselton News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); full obituary; née Boesl; born in Crawford, Neb.; Smith Funeral Home, Winder News
  75. ↑ Earlene Lucile Boesl Spurlin (1929-2007) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 5 Apr 1929 (memorial lists Winder as birthplace; the obituary says Crawford, Neb.); died 6 Nov 2007, aged 78; buried Barrow Memorial Gardens Genealogy
  76. ↑ Fayette Daily News (Fayetteville, Ga.), March 19, 2008, p. 2 — Fayette Daily News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); born in Shelbyville, Ind.; Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home News
  77. ↑ Doris Mae Mahaffey Spurlin (1921-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; nee Mahaffey; born 20 May 1921, Shelbyville, Ind.; died 16 Mar 2008 (memorial gives Shelby County, Ind., as place of death, unlike the Georgia obituary); buried Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Ind. Genealogy
  78. ↑ Leldon Spurlin — Douglas County Sentinel; born in Clay County, Ala. News
  79. ↑ Leldon "LD" Spurlin (1934-2009) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; years only (1934-2009); buried Rosehaven Cemetery, Douglasville Genealogy
  80. ↑ Obituary / Sis. Rosa Mae Green Spurlin — Albritten's Funeral Service (Dawson, Ga.); born in Parrott, Terrell County, Ga.; died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany; burial Red Hill Cemetery, Parrott Genealogy
  81. ↑ The Sun, July 30, 2009 — The Sun (Belle Glade, Fla.) (via UF Digital Collections, Florida Digital Newspaper Library); born in Baker, Fla. News
  82. ↑ Glades County Democrat, July 30, 2009 — Glades County Democrat (Moore Haven, Fla.) (via UF Digital Collections, Florida Digital Newspaper Library) News
  83. ↑ The Clewiston News, July 30, 2009 — The Clewiston News (Clewiston, Fla.) (via UF Digital Collections, Florida Digital Newspaper Library) News
  84. ↑ Dennis J. Spurlin (1955-2010) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; memorial transcribes his Augusta Chronicle obituary of Sept. 7, 2010 (Poteet Funeral Home) Genealogy
  85. ↑ Coy Allen Spurlin Obituary — Mathews Funeral Home (Albany, Ga.) Genealogy
  86. ↑ The Lee County Ledger (Leesburg, Ga.), August 31, 2011, p. 18 — The Lee County Ledger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO) News
  87. ↑ Coy Allen Spurlin (1954-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; memorial: born 20 Mar 1954, Albany, Ga.; died 26 Aug 2011, Leesburg, Ga. (aged 57); burial Crown Hill Cemetery, Albany Genealogy
  88. ↑ Obituary for Charlie Lee Spurlin — Good Shepherd Funeral Home (Rome, Ga.); born in Spalding County Genealogy
  89. ↑ Charlie Lee Spurlin (1914-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 18 Oct 1914, Spalding County; died 29 Sep 2011 at Rome; buried East View Cemetery, Rome; husband of Eula Juanita Keener Spurlin Genealogy
  90. ↑ Anita Spurlin Obituary — Dignity Memorial (Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin); brief notice; residence not stated Genealogy
  91. ↑ Edna Spurlin (7-12-13) — MainStreet News; born in Atlanta; Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson News
  92. ↑ Edna Spurlin — Gwinnett Daily Post; 13 Jul 2013; full text subscriber-only News
  93. ↑ The Commerce News (Commerce, Ga.), July 17, 2013, p. 11 — The Commerce News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO) News
  94. ↑ Jackson Herald (Jefferson, Ga.), July 17, 2013, p. 11 — Jackson Herald via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO) News
  95. ↑ Edna C. Spurlin (1932-2013) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 4 Aug 1932; died 12 Jul 2013, aged 80; buried Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Danielsville, Madison County Genealogy
  96. ↑ Thomas E. Spurlin — The Sylvester Local; posted 3 Feb 2015; Banks Funeral Home News
  97. ↑ The Sylvester Local News (Sylvester, Ga.), February 4, 2015, p. 10 — The Sylvester Local News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO) News
  98. ↑ James H. Spurlin Obituary — Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Augusta; gives his death as Monday, Aug. 10, 2015; the page header shows Aug. 11 Genealogy
  99. ↑ James Haywood Spurlin (1934-2015) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave Genealogy
  100. ↑ James Spurlin Obituary — Dignity Memorial (Daniel's Funeral Home, Rome); header gives birth date 26 May 1918, but the text's age statement implies 1919 Genealogy
  101. ↑ James Harris Spurlin — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); published 28 Apr 2016 News
  102. ↑ James Harris Spurlin — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); death notice, 30 Apr 2016; gives age 96 News
  103. ↑ James Harris Spurlin (1919-2016) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 26 May 1919 (agrees with the age of 96 in the death notices; one obituary header gives 1918); died 20 Apr 2016 at Rome; buried Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens Genealogy
  104. ↑ Heinz, Mattie "Pat" - Dothan Eagle — The Dothan Eagle; published 19 Jun 2016; born in Elba News
  105. ↑ Mattie "Pat" Spurlin Heinz (1918-2016) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; veteran; born 26 Jun 1918, Elba; died 11 Jun 2016 at Kennesaw, Ga.; buried Calvary Cemetery, Waterloo, Iowa Genealogy
  106. ↑ Marvin Aaron Spurlin, 67, Rock Spring, Ga. — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); published 6 Dec 2017 News
  107. ↑ Walker County Messenger (LaFayette, Ga.), December 6, 2017, p. 3 — Walker County Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home News
  108. ↑ Marvin Aaron Spurlin (1950-2017) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 12 Jun 1950, LaFayette; died 24 Nov 2017, aged 67, of Rock Spring; cremated; son of Marvin Clyde Spurlin Genealogy
  109. ↑ Marvin Spurlin Obituary / Chattanooga Times Free Press — Chattanooga Times Free Press; full obituary, published 27 Nov 2017; Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette, GA News
  110. ↑ Marvin Spurlin Obituary / 2017 / Chattanooga Times Free Press — Chattanooga Times Free Press; death notice, published 26 Nov 2017 News
  111. ↑ Wanda Ann Spurlin, 54, Ringgold, Ga. — Rome News-Tribune (northwestgeorgianews.com); published 25 Apr 2018 News
  112. ↑ Walker County Messenger (LaFayette, Ga.), April 25, 2018, p. 3 — Walker County Messenger via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home News
  113. ↑ Wanda Spurlin Obituary / 2018 / Chattanooga Times Free Press — Chattanooga Times Free Press; death notice, published 19 Apr 2018; Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home News
  114. ↑ Wanda Ann Johnson Spurlin (unknown-2018) — Find a Grave; died 16 Apr 2018; obituary text on the memorial gives age 54 and Ringgold; birth date not given; buried McIntire Cemetery, Rock Spring, Ga. Genealogy
  115. ↑ Mary Banks Spurlin Obituary (1934 - 2018) — The Tifton Gazette; born in Tifton News
  116. ↑ Mary Banks Spurlin Obituary — Flanigan Funeral Home (Buford, Ga.) Genealogy
  117. ↑ Mary Banks Spurlin — The Sylvester Local; posted 11 Jun 2018 News
  118. ↑ The Sylvester Local News (Sylvester, Ga.), June 6, 2018, p. 4 — The Sylvester Local News via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO) News
  119. ↑ Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Spurlin Obituary October 5, 2018 - Clark Funeral Home & Chapel — Clark Funeral Home & Chapel Genealogy
  120. ↑ Becky Dunn Obituary / 2020 / Chattanooga Times Free Press — Chattanooga Times Free Press; LaFayette dateline; published 3 Feb 2020; parents surnamed Spurlin News
  121. ↑ Rebecca "Becky" Dunn (unknown-2020) — Find a Grave; died 1 Feb 2020; obituary text on the memorial gives age 73, LaFayette, and Spurlin parents; birth date not given; buried Crest Lawn Memorial Park, LaFayette, Ga. Genealogy
  122. ↑ Ruth Spurlin Obituary — Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, Augusta Genealogy
  123. ↑ Alice Spurlin Obituary — Dignity Memorial (Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus); brief notice; residence not stated Genealogy
  124. ↑ Alice Perry Spurlin (1937-2020) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; nee Perry; born 4 Apr 1937 at Leeds, Ala.; died 10 Dec 2020; transcribed Columbus Ledger-Enquirer obituary (16 Dec 2020) datelined Columbus; memorial lists Parkhill Cemetery but its creator notes the burial is uncertain Genealogy
  125. ↑ Larry Spurlin Obituary — Fields Funeral Home (Sylvester, Ga.); born in Terrell County; residence not stated Genealogy
  126. ↑ Larry Spurlin (1960-2021) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; born 10 Mar 1960, Terrell County; died 1 Jan 2021; buried Mount Early Baptist Church Cemetery, East Albany, Dougherty County; residence not stated Genealogy
  127. ↑ Ruby Olivia Spurlin Land Obituary — Cobb Funeral Chapel (Moultrie, Ga.); born in Talladega, Ala. Genealogy
  128. ↑ Ruby Olivia Spurlin Land — The Moultrie Observer; death notice, 20 May 2021 News
  129. ↑ Louise Spurlin Davis Obituary — Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes; born in Atlanta to Roger Leonard and Mary Lou Spurlin; moved to Athens in 2008; graveside service at Westview Cemetery Genealogy
  130. ↑ Marjorie Stanley Spurlin Obituary — Flanigan Funeral Home (Buford, Ga.); born in Opp, Ala.; née Stanley Genealogy
  131. ↑ The Times (Gainesville, Ga.), January 5, 2022, p. 5 — The Times via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO); death notice News
  132. ↑ Gwendolyn Cottle Spurlin - Obituary — Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals (via CurrentObituary) Genealogy
  133. ↑ Gwen Spurlin Obituary (1937 - 2022) — The Tifton Gazette News
  134. ↑ Robert Harold Spurlin Obituary — Hancock Funeral Home (Americus, Ga.); born in Sumter County; town of residence not stated Genealogy
  135. ↑ Harold Spurlin: June 5, 2022 — Americus Times-Recorder News
  136. ↑ Sherry Lynn Spurlin Obituary — Lowes Funeral Home; died at her residence; funeral at McRae First Baptist Church Genealogy
  137. ↑ Bernice Lavern Spurlin Obituary — Martin Luther King Memorial Chapel; born in Albany, Ga., daughter of Alfred and Lucille Byrd Spurlin; funeral and burial in Albany Genealogy
  138. ↑ Melvin Richard Spurlin Obituary / 1933 - 2023 / Camilla, GA — Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home (via Tribute Archive); died at his Milford residence; burial in Riverside Cemetery, Albany Genealogy
  139. ↑ Richard D. Spurlin Obituary — Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes; born in Sparta, N.C. Genealogy
  140. ↑ Richard D. Spurlin — MainStreet News; published 12 Jan 2025 News
  141. ↑ The Madison County Journal (Hull, Ga.), January 15, 2025, p. 11 — The Madison County Journal via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO) News
  142. ↑ Robert "Bob" Spurlin Obituary — Dignity Memorial (Smith Memory Chapel, Winder) Genealogy
  143. ↑ Robert "Bob" Glen Spurlin Jr. — MainStreet News; published 28 Apr 2025 News
  144. ↑ The Madison County Journal (Hull, Ga.), April 30, 2025, p. 12 — The Madison County Journal via Georgia Historic Newspapers (GALILEO) News
  145. ↑ Martha Ann Spurlin McDaniel — Douglas County Sentinel; born in Atlanta; Hightower's Memorial Chapel News
  146. ↑ Martha Ann Spurlin McDaniel (1929-2026) - Find a Grave Memorial — Find a Grave; daughter of Roger L. and Mary Lou Maxwell Spurlin, so Spurlin by birth; born 18 Nov 1929, Atlanta; died 13 May 2026 at Douglasville, aged 96; buried Westview Cemetery, Atlanta; memorial text follows the Hightower notice Genealogy

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