Mildred Edenfield

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Homer Eugene Edenfield, for many years owner and operator of the Dreamland Theatre, died yesterday at a local hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at Platt's Chapel this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The Rev. Edgar C. Lucas will officiate. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family requests that flowers be omitted. Masonic services will be conducted at the graveside.

Mr. Edenfield, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Edenfield, became operator of the Dreamland Theatre after the death of his father, for many years a local political figure. Some years ago, Mr. Edenfield sold his interest in the theatre and retired from the business. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Modern Woodmen of America.

Pallbearers will be past masters of Webb Lodge No. 166, F.& A. M.; C.E. Tankersley, Raymond Hargrove, S.B. Thompson, Dewey Cave, D.R. McRae, Sr., and K.H. Eitner.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Essie Timmerman Edenfield, and one son, Richard J. Edenfield.

April 18, 1946
Sec. A., p. 5, col. 3, Thurs.
Augusta Chronicle
Vol. CLXII, No. 198

Homer + Estelle Timmerman. Estelle was born in Nov 1889 in Georgia, USA; died on 22 Nov 1965 in Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried on 24 Nov 1965 in Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Essie

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Mrs. Estelle Timmerman Edenfield of the George Walton Apts. died Monday at a local hospital following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Platt's Chapel with the Rev. Robert F. Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Westover Memorial Park.

A lifelong resident of Augusta, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Emma Robertson Timmerman and was a member of the Greene Street Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include a son, Richard J. Edenfield, Augusta and three grandchildren, Miss Carole Edenfield, Miss Joyce Edenfield and Richard J. Edenfield, Jr. all of Augusta.

The body will be at the funeral home.

Nov. 23, 1965
Sec. A., p. 16, col. 4, Tues.
Augusta Chronicle
Vol. CLXXX, No. 277

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• Residence: 1860, District 53, Emanuel, Georgia, USA; Age: 6

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DEATH YESTERDAY OF R.J. EDENFIELD

Prominent Citizen and Member of Police Commission Passes Away Quietly Here After Long Illness

Richard J. Edenfield, one of Augusta's most prominent citizens, a member of the Civil Service Commission, and proprietor of the Dreamland Theatre, died shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence, 816 Fifteenth Street. Mr. Edenfield had been in ill health for some time. Only a day before his death he had suffered a relapse, but a slight improvement was shown in his condition and hopes were held out for his recovery at that time. All that medical skill could offer was done for him but to no avail and at 5:05 o'clock yesterday afternoon with his family at his bedside, he passed quietly away.

Mr. Edenfield was 69 years old and had been a resident of Augusta for thirty-one years, coming to Augusta from Waynesboro where he was in the oil mill business. He was born in Swainsboro, GA.

As soon as he came to Augusta he went into the electrical business and was a pioneer in that business here, having been one of the first in Augusta to enter the electrical field on a large scale as a manufacturer of electrical supplies. The name of Moore and Edenfield, electrical manufacturers, was known throughout this section of the country. He later went out of this business to enter the motion picture field and became the proprietor of the Dreamland Theatre, which since its opening has been one of the most successful enterprises in Augusta.

For the past sixteen years, Mrs. Edenfield had been a member of the police commission. He was a member of the police commission seven years before the present civil service commission was established. Among the police and firemen he was affectionately known as "Boss" Edenfield. The welfare of the men on the two departments was always foremost in his mind and he worked hard and tirelessly to build up the departments and make conditions better for its members.

Mr. Edenfield will be greatly missed by the members of the two departments who could always count upon his sympathy whenever they were in trouble.

As a member of the commission which rules the police and fire department, Mr. Edenfield was a firm believer in discipline and would not countenance for a moment any insubordination by members of the department officers, while on the other hand, he would not hastily judge a man accused of this until a fair and impartial trial had been given him. He was quick to sympathize with any of the members who had troubles and was their personal adviser at all times. He will, for these sterling qualities, be greatly missed by the men who served under him and who knew and respected him so much.

The funeral will be held from the residence Sunday afternoon, the time to be announced later.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Lulu A. Edenfield; one son, Homer E. Edenfield; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew L. Brown and Mrs. Ida Deal, of Swainsboro; one brother E.H. Edenfield of Midville, Ga.

The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers: Honorary, Dr. J.R. Littleton, E.G. Kalbfleisch, L.S. Davis, Wm. Bell and Frank A. White. Active: Dr. W.H. Anderson, Eugene Beall, R.L. Horne, M.L. Brown, L.C. Edelbult and C.K. Newall.

March 10, 1923,p. 5A, col. 4, Sat.,
Augusta Chronicle,Vol. CXXXIX, No. 69

BURIAL YESTERDAY OF RICHARD J. EDENFIELD
Beloved Public Official Laid to Rest at Westover.

The funeral of Richard J. Edenfield, civil service commissioner, who died last Friday, was held from the residence, 816 Fifteenth Street, yesterday afternoon. The funeral was largely attended. Hundreds of beautiful floral designs hid the casket from view. The floral tributes spoke of the high esteem in which Mr. Edenfield was held.

Rev. Charles H. Kopp, who officiated at the service, spoke highly of Mr. Edenfield and of the good he had accomplished for the city of Augusta during his life. The most touching scene was when the large delegation from the fire and police departments filed past the open casket with bared heads and looked for the last time on their late commissioner who is life meant so much to them. Here and there could be seen a trickling tear coursing down the seamed faces of the guardians of the law and the firefighters.

The interment was held in the Westover Cemetery where hundreds stood with bared heads to pay their last tribute to their friend.

March 12, 1923,p. 5A, col. 6, Mon.
Augusta Chronicle,Vol. CXXXIX, No. 71

Richard + Almira Louise Sutton. Almira was born on 3 Jul 1852 in Florida, USA; died on 20 Feb 1937 in Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried in Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1860, District 53, Emanuel, Georgia, USA; Age: 35

James + Lucretia Virginia Coleman. Lucretia (daughter of Rev. Elisha Coleman and Mary Lucretia Scott) was born on 25 Apr 1835 in Emanuel, Georgia, USA; died on 9 Mar 1892 in Emanuel, Georgia, USA; was buried in Elisha Coleman Cemetery #2, Swainsboro, Emanuel, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Lucretia V Edenfield
• Residence: 1860, District 53, Emanuel, Georgia, USA; Age: 25

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Lucretia's father, Elisha, was living with she and James at the time of his death.