Jaynie Lynn MUSIC

Family/Spouse: Brian BELLECASE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Katie Lynn BELLECASE
2. Terra Jane BELLECASE

Family/Spouse: Terry CROUCH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Bradley CROUCH
2. Christopher Michael CROUCH

William married Edith Lynn SMITH Edith (daughter of Thomas Odell SMITH and Edith Emma PROCTOR) was born on 6 Aug 1934; died on 6 Aug 2002 in Glenneville, GA; was buried on 12 Aug 2002 in Crum Cemetery, Summerfield, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Glenneville Sentinel August 8, 2002
Two Killed In Fiery Crash On 301
All three vehicles involved consumed by flames

by Pam Watersand Sarah Reed Tattnall Countians were stunned by a tragic accident that occurred around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, near Catfish Creek Golf Driving Range on Highway 301. The crash is believed to have been caused when a 2002 Ford Explorer, traveling south on 301, swerved across the center line and struck a northbound Fries Farms truck head-on. The Explorer flipped three times before coming to rest sideways in the middle of 301, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Emergency personnel surmised that the occupants of the Explorer, a man and a woman, probably died from the impact, but the couple were still in the vehicle when it exploded into flames just moments after the crash, according to eye witnesses. The driver of the Fries Farms truck, a 25-year-old Reidsville man, managed to exit the cab and was dragged to safety by several Hispanics who were walking through a nearby field when the accident occurred, stated one witness. Emergency personnel found the truck driver dazed and slightly injured about 100 yards away from the accident scene, but safe from the flames that quickly engulfed his truck. A 2000 Chrysler minivan traveling south behind the Explorer was unable to avoid the collision and was struck, landing in the northbound ditch. The passengers of the minivan, a couple, Maria Mancia, 44, and Lazaro Mancia, 45, of Glennville, along with the truck driver, were transported by ambulance to Evans Memorial Hospital to be treated for minor injuries and were released. The minivan was also completely destroyed by fire. An 18-wheeler heading north on 301, driven by Emanuel Pough of Orangeburg, South Carolina, pulled over to help the victims shortly after the collision. His truck narrowly escaped the flames that leapt from the three wrecked vehicles. The Explorer had a Florida license plate and is registered to a 72-year-old Florida resident, said Georgia State Patrol officials, but the age and identities of those killed will not be released until the family members have been notified. Because of the intense heat of the fire, law enforcement had few clues as to the couple's identity but were pursuing several leads at presstime. "This is the worst accident I have ever seen," said one emergency worker.


Names released of double fatality victims

Authorities released the identity of the victims in Tuesday's deadly accident in Tattnall County.

Edith Lynn Luther and Harry Luther Hoover, of Summerfield, Fla., were killed about 3:20 p.m. on U.S. 301 north of Glennville, near Claxton, Georgia State Patrol troopers said.

Edith Hoover, 68, was driving a 2002 Ford Explorer southbound when the vehicle drifted into the northbound lane, troopers said.

Her 81-year-old husband was in the front passenger seat.

The vehicle slammed into an oncoming Kenworth truck. A northbound 2002 Chrysler Voyager van hit the truck from behind.

All three vehicles caught on fire.

The Hoovers died at the scene, troopers said. Three people in the other vehicles were treated and released at Claxton Memorial Hospital.

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Sunday School Teacher and Deacon

From the "History of the First Baptist Church, Summerfield, FL":
Odell Smith's family came from South Carolina to the area around Deland. They followed and worked in the turpentine business westward until they reached Summerfield. Upon settling here they lived in several different houses around the community. Odell eventually signed on with the railroad where he worked until his retirement.
Odell was a church member five years before Edith Proctor, daughter of J.D. and Emma Proctor, joined with her parents. After Edith and Odell wed, they continued to be active members all their fifty-plus years of married life. Odell was ordained a deacon in 1943, taught Sunday School and served as the church clerk. Where ever there was a need; Odell was available during his 60 years as a member. Edith took part in all organizations and pressed onward after she was widowed.

Thomas married Edith Emma PROCTOR on 29 Jan 1930 in James D. Proctor's house in Summerfield, FL. Edith (daughter of James Dillon PROCTOR and Emma Jane CARUTHERS) was born on 27 Jun 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Democrat--Precinct committee woman for 20 years
WMU President and Sunday School Teacher

Thomas married Janie Elisa MILLER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Proctor (Jim) married Emma Jane Caruthers of Oxford in 1897 and moved to Summerfield. Their first home located on Highway 42 was up on a hill (Buck Mountain) To the northwest of where the home pictured is located.

Construction of this home was started in late 1800's, probably during the year of 1898. It was completed and occupied in or around 1902.

Grandpa cut the large pine trees from his property and hauled them to his father's sawmill in Pedro. They were cut in to lumber and he built this home. This home is located the corner of highway 42 and 470 Avenue in Summerfield.

Information from Ralph Dillon Hackett, their Grandson

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TRIBUTE TO MOTHER AND DAD, by Louise Proctor Livingston
My Mother and Dad were exceptional people, I think. When they were first married my Dad worked away from home long hours, for $1 a day. After the first year he built a house, doing most of the work himself, even splitting the shingles for the roof and cutting the logs and carrying [them] to his Dads mill for sawing. Dad worked at a mill near the house some. One day, when he was there, the mill blew up and injured many. He felt very fortunate to have missed the disaster. He and Mother -Lived together in this house for the next, 67 years. My Mother was ninety-two in Aug 1971 and still lives in this house. They had one child before building (born at another place) then 7 in this house and numerous grandchildren. There has been only 1 death in this house; the third child, Carl, age four.

Back in early times farmers let their hogs and cows graze on open range identifying by marks and brands. Land was cleared partly by slave labor before the Civil War.

I remember Dad going out at daybreak and working until sundown, just taking time to eat at noon and a short rest. He grew corn and always took some to the mill for our own use. That was the BEST meal and grits. He made syrup grinding his own cane and again using the mule at the mill. We had sweet potatoes and all vegetables. He grew tomatoes and melons, also cantalopes [sic] for trucks. He never owned a tractor. He did most of his cattle tending on horseback but did own a jeep the last few years. He was active up until 77 years old.

Mother was always busy about the house and garden. She cooked big meals daily and of course canned fruits and vegetables. We had our own hogs and worked our own meats, sausage, etc. She taught me to cook, can, and sew and we made all of our clothes. Aside from raising her own children, she has helped with grandchildren and we had company continually. It seemed she never tired. I've heard her tell of the times when she had many small children, about rocking the cradle with one foot, while ironing, sewing or cooking.

My deepest love and appreciation to them for their faithfulness and devotion.

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From the "History of the First Baptist Church, Summerfield, FL,":

When J.D., called Mr. Jim by his friends, and Emma married they first lived near Pedro. Early in 1900 they built a house on Cemetery Road near the corner of what is now 47th Ave. and Hwy 42. The house continues to be in the family. Like so many of his kin and friends, J.D. was primarily a farmer and cattleman.

According to records the church letters of J.D. and Emma and daughters Alma and Edith were received by our church from Pedro on Christmas Day, 1924. They had been in their home on Cemetery Road nearly a quarter of a century. The Pedro and Summerfield churches are about the same distance from this house. No reason is known as to why they changed churches. But thank the Lord for it because of the contributions in service made not only by J.D. and Emma but their descendants as well.

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James Proctor bid on the job of taking children from Summerfield to the schoolhouse, and was hired in 1920. He purchased an open air Ford bus with canvas awnings. His daughter Edith drove the first year, and his daughter Ruth drove for the next three years.

James married Emma Jane CARUTHERS on 20 Oct 1898. Emma (daughter of Preston CARUTHERS and Marion Tibitha PERRY) was born on 19 Aug 1879; died on 14 Apr 1972 in Summerfield, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]