The following obituaries have been found for the family of Robert Hatten Copeland.
Robert Hatten Copeland (about 1805-1885)
I am called on to chronicle the death of another old landmark, Mr. Robert Copeland, who died at the home of his son, Mr. W. S. Copeland, Esq., in this District [Panther Creek], on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd., aged 79 years. He was for many years a consistent member of the Methodist church and held an important position in the church. He was a man of practical piety, and no doubt has gone to reap a Christian’s reward, I tender my sympathies to the mourning and would say, weep not, your loss is his eternal gain.
Newnan Herald, February 10, 1885
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Uncle Robert H. Copeland died at his home near Lodi, Coweta county, last Tuesday [February 3, 1885] aged 79 years, and was buried in the grave yard here [Whitesburg] beside his son Tommie, who preceded him a short time ago to the Heavenly land. Uncle Bobbie as he was familiarly called was one among the best men we ever knew and died in the faith which he had so long professed and lived, and is now no doubt enjoying that rest which awaits all the faithful. The bereaved ones have our sympathy in their sad trial.
Carroll Free Press, February 13, 1885
Dickson Huie Copeland (1832-1905)
H. D. Copeland Dead. [Dickson Huie Copeland]Cave Spring, GA, December 27,--H. D. Copeland died here this morning. He was a native of Heard county; aged 73 years. He was a confederate veteran, and is survived by a wife and seven children.
Mr. Copeland was a brother of W. S. Copeland, Esq., of this city.
The Herald and Advertiser (Newnan), December 29, 1905
Nancy Anne Copeland (1842-1928)
Mrs. Mannie [sic] Haynie Dies In AtlantaMrs. Mannie Haynie, aged 86, for many years a resident of Newnan, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Bowen, in Atlanta, on Saturday. She had been feeling unusually well, so she told her daughter, but lying down to take a nap was suddenly stricken and died almost instantly. The funeral services were held at the home of her son, W. M. Haynie, in Newnan, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. C. W. Lipham and Dr. C. W. Durden. Interment was in Oak Hill.
Mrs. Haynie was born and raised in Heard county, and lived in Newnan many years. She was a member of the Methodist church for over 30 years. She is survived by Mrs. L. C. Bowen, of Atlanta, Mrs. Effie Bullard, of Atlanta, Mrs. Mary Haynie, of Atlanta, daughters; and by three sons, R. B., of Brunswick, C. S., of Atlanta, and W. M., of Newnan. Eight grandchildren acted as pallbearers─Glen and Tom Haynie, of Newnan, Milton Haynie, of Brunswick, Clarence Haynie, Hubert Haynie, Rush Haynie, M. H. Bullard and Lon Bell, of Atlanta.
The Newnan Herald, March 16, 1928
Mrs. Nannie Haynie
Mrs. Nannie Haynie, 86, died Saturday afternoon at the residence, 538 Ashby St, S.W. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Bullard, Mrs. Frank Haynie and Mrs. L. C. Bowen; three sons, W. M. and C. S. Haynie, both of Newnan and R. R. Haynie, of Brunswick, and a brother Joe Copeland of Carrolton. Henry G. Poole will be in charge.Atlanta Constitution, March 11, 1928.
William S. Copeland (1847-1914)
Coweta Loses a Good Citizen.
Mr. W. S. Copeland, whose illness had been mentioned in several issues of The Heard and Advertiser during the past month, passed away Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. N. Sewell. Mr. Copeland’s condition showed such marked improvement ten days ago it was believed he had good chances for recovery; but on Friday last he suffered a relapse. In his weakened state he was not able to withstand this last attack, and sank rapidly until the end came Monday about noon.
Mr. Copeland was one of Coweta’s most useful and popular citizens, and prominent in the county’s affairs, deeply interested in any movement looking to the welfare of the community. Himself a progressive and successful farmer, he was especially interested in the betterment of farming conditions in this section, and it was a theme that always engaged his serious attention. Loyal and unselfish in his devotion to any cause he believed to be right, no man enjoyed to fuller degree the confidence and regard of his fellowmen. Broad and liberal in his views, yet with strong convictions upon all questions affecting the public welfare, there was never doubt or misunderstanding as to his attitudes upon any issue that came up. These worthy attributes explain why he had so many friends and why his death is now so widely mourned.
Mr. Copeland was a veteran of the Civil War, entering the army a mere youth as a member of Co. D., 9th Ga. Rgt., and sharing the fortunes and hardships of that gallant command until the close of hostilities. The same qualities that proved his good citizenship in time of peace characterized his service as a soldier of the Confederacy, and no cause was dearer to his heart.
Deceased was 66 years of age, and leaves three children--Mrs. R. W. Copeland, of Tacoma, Wash., Col. Buford Copeland, of Valdosta, and Mrs. Geo. N. Sewell, of this county.
The funeral was held at Macedonia church Tuesday afternoon, and the interment was made at the same place with Masonic honors. The discourse was by Dr. J. S. Hardaway, who was assisted in the services by Rev. E. L. Edmondson. A large concourse of sorrowing friends attended the funeral.
The Herald and Advertiser (Newnan), May 1, 1914
W. S. Copeland, Newnan
Newnan, Ga. April 28--(Special)
W. S. Copeland, a leading citizen and successful planter of Coweta county, died yesterday at his home near Newnan, after an illness of several weeks. He was prominent in the affairs of the county and popular with all classes. He was 66 years of age and a veteran of the civil war. Three children survive him. Colonel Buford Copeland of Valdosta, Ga., Mrs. R. W. Copeland, of Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. G. N. Sewell, of this county.
The Constitution (Atlanta), April 29, 1914
Joseph Henderson Copeland (1850-1940)
Death Claims One Of Carroll’s Three Confederate Veterans
J. H. Copeland, 91, Was Bowdon’s Oldest CitizenFuneral services for J. H. Copeland, Bowdon’s oldest citizen and one of the three surviving Confederate veterans in Carroll County, were held Monday afternoon at the Bowdon Methodist church with the pastor, the Rev. J. J. Copelan, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Masonic Lodge in charge.
Mr. Copeland died at the home of his son, W. A. Copeland, of Bowdon, Sunday afternoon, and would have been 91 years of age November 19. Born in Heard County, near Franklin, and spent his long and useful life in that county and in Carroll. His residence in Carroll extended over a period of 48 years, and for the past twenty years, with the exception of one in Carrollton, he lived in Bowdon.
A member of the Shiloh Church at Burwell for half a century, he attended services there regularly as long as his health would permit, and attended numerous Confederate memorials and celebrations during his lifetime.
Mr. Copeland married on his 24th birthday, November 19, 1873 to Miss Samantha Yarbrough. To this union was born 10 children, of which there was not a death in the immediate family until three years ago when the mother quietly slipped away. Three months ago, the eldest daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lou Stallings, of Bremen, was called by death.
Five other daughters survive, Mrs. Mamie Harris, of Jake; Mrs. Mattie Harris and Mrs. Octa McCain, of Bremen; Mrs. Novie Williams, of Carrollton; and Mrs. Johnnie Moon, of Bowdon, also four sons, J. R. Copeland, of Memphis, Tenn.; S. D. Copeland, of Oneonta, Ala; J. B. Copeland, of Atlanta; W. A. Copeland, of Bowdon, and over 100 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Carroll County Times, September 26, 1940
Thomas Copeland (1867-1884)
Youth[']s talents and beauty fade away, And leave us dark, forlorn and grey.Uncle Robert H. Copeland’s little son Tommie died last Monday night the 28th [January] inst, aged about 15 years. His remains were buried here in the cemetery on the 29th inst, just as he was getting to the age and size that he could be a help to his afflicted father he was taken away.
Carroll Free Press, February 1, 1884
Charles Mabry Copeland (1871-1938)
Funeral Services Set Thursday for C. M. Copeland
Well-Known Resident of Carroll Dies At Home In Whitesburg, Tuesday NightMr. Charley Mabry Copeland, 66, died at his home in Whitesburg around midnight Tuesday, May 24, 1938, after a long illness.
Mr. Copeland, a native of Carroll County, was the son of the late R. H. Copeland and Ann Farris Copeland. He had spent his lifetime in Carroll County, having resided in Carrollton at one time. For seven years he was a toll collector on Jones Bridge, a well-known landmark crossing the Chattahoochee River between Whitesburg and Newnan. He served in this capacity the entire time the bridge was a toll bridge.
Mr. Copeland was a member of the Whitesburg Lodge F. & A. M. No. 336. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for 52 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula J. Copeland; four sons, Mr. C. T. Copeland of Chicago, Ill., Mr. C. C. Copeland of Whitesburg, Mr. E. C. Copeland of Lenoir, N.C., and John C. Copeland of Minneapolis, Minn.; one daughter, Miss Louise Copeland of Whitesburg, two grandchildren: and one brother, Mr. J. H. Copeland of Bowdon. Funeral services will be held from the Whitesburg Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. R. A. Edmondson of Atlanta, Rev. H. C. Emory of Carrolton and Rev. H. D. Brigman of Whitesburg officiating. Interment will be in the Whitesburg cemetery. Pall bearers will be C. T. Copeland, C. C. Copeland, E. C. Copeland, John C. Copeland, Walter Johnson and John Johnson.
The Carroll County Times, May 26, 1938