Extracted from The Macon Daily Telegraph (Macon, GA)
Thursday, November 23, 1916

T. J. WHATLEY

BUTLER, Nov. 22. -- T. J. Whatley, 64, a life-long citizen of Taylor county, died at his home seven miles southeast of Butler yesterday afternoon. His body was interred this afternoon with Masonic honors at Bethlehem cemetery. Mr. Whatley was honest and fair in his dealings. His word was his bond.

He leaves two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Fountain of Butler and Mrs. Ida Saunders of Reynolds, and J. H. Whatley of Reynolds; also three sons, William Robert, David and Johnnie Whatley, and four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Childres, Mrs. Mary Susan Simmons, Mrs. Fannie Barfield and Miss Victoria Whatley. These sons and daughters were born to him by his first wife. With these relatives he also leaves a wife, Mrs. Eadia Childres Whatley, who with a large number of relatives mourn their loss.
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Extracted from The Butler Herald (Butler, GA)
Thursday, November 23, 1916

[Illegible] CITIZEN DIED TUESDAY

[Illegible] Whatley, a life long citizen of Taylor county, passed away at his home seven miles southeast of Butler Tuesday afternoon. Whatley had been in declining health for several months [illegible] his death was not unexpected, yet it came as a surprise to many. Mr. Whatley was [illegible] parentage noted for honesty, integrity and candor. So it is not surprising that we find these inherited principles firmly imbed[d]ed in the life of Mr. Whatley, and which characterized his dealings with his fellow man throughout his life.

Mr. Whatley was twice married. The first time to Miss Laura Lucious, by whom seven children survive him, namely: Messrs William Robert, David and Johnnie, also the following daughters, Mrs. Josephine Childres, Mrs. Mary Susan Simmons, Mrs. Fannie Barfield and Miss Victoria Whatley. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Fountain and Mrs. Ida Saunders, and one brother, Mr. J. H. Whatley.

Mr. Whatley was a member of Burns Lodge No. 56 F. & A. M. of Reynolds and was found ever true to the noble principles and tenets of the order. He was a good neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand to the one in need or in distress. A citizen who was ever found ready to advance the interest of his country. A man in whom you could depend and know where to place in any contingency which might arise. He was also a good faithful husband and a fond, devoted father.

He was 64 years old. His remains were interred with Masonic Honors in the cemetery at Bethlehem church Wednesday afternoon.