Culpepper Daughters & Their Descendants

Sarah Caroline Culpepper

Female, #35092, (6 December 1904 - 30 November 1960)

Birth*

6 Dec 1904

Sarah was born at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 6 Dec 1904.

Photographed*

circa 1914

She was photographed circa 1914 at Meriwether Co., Georgia,
left to right: Sarah Caroline Culpepper, Ellen Clay Culpepper, Julia Clay Culpepper.¹

Culpepper daughters

Marriage*

1930

She married Harvey Clark Cutts in 1930.

Married Name

1930

As of 1930, her married name was Cutts.

Death*

30 Nov 1960

She died at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 30 Nov 1960.

Burial*

2 Dec 1960

Her body was interred on 2 Dec 1960 at Greenville City Cemetery, Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia.

Biography*

Mrs. Sarah Culpepper Cutts conducted a program for the descendants of George Washington Culpepper at the 6 Jul 1958 Culpepper Reunion which was held at Lone Oak, Meriwether Co., GA. Two years later she would die of cancer. The following obituary is from an unknown source: Mrs. Harvey C. Cutts Died November 30 Mrs. Harvey C. Cutts, the former Miss Sarah Culpepper, of Greenville, died on Wednesday, November 30th, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Cutts was the daughter of the late N. F. Culpepper, prominent Georgia lawyer, and Martha Park Culpepper, both of Greenville. After her graduation from Wesleyan College in 1925, she taught history in the Greenville high school. In 1930 she married Harvey C. Cutts, widely recognized for his leadership in public education. Mrs. Cutts spent most of her live in Greenville and for many years had been outstanding as a leader in religious and public affairs. She was a member of the Greenville Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Greenville Friday afternoon, with the Rev. Warren Cutts, Rev. Clinton Cutts, Rev. C. C. Hendrix, and Rev. C. R. McCutcheon conducting the last sad rites. Interment was in the Greenville Cemetery with Gilbert Brothers in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cutts leaves her husband, Harvey C. Cutts, of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Randall E. Jones, and two grandchildren, Ellen Clay Jones and Harvey M. Jones of Pensacola, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry Doughtie, of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Mrs. E. H. Turner of Griffin and Mrs. Wm. Lee of Newnan, and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were: Messrs. W. _ Allen, J. P. Atkinson, Guy Hardaway, Albert Herring, Roy ___ay, Thomas Tigner, Frank Tigner, Sr. and Pitts Culpepper.

Family

Harvey Clark Cutts b. 26 Sep 1900, d. 17 Oct 1985

Marriage*

1930

She married Harvey Clark Cutts in 1930.

Child

Sarah Caroline Cutts+ (1 Oct 1934 - 1994)

Last Edited

4 Aug 2006

Citations

Correspondence from Lewis Pitts Culpepper to Lew Griffin, circa 1997.

Harvey Clark Cutts

Male, #35093, (26 September 1900 - 17 October 1985)

Birth*

26 Sep 1900

Harvey was born at Marshallville, Macon Co., Georgia, on 26 Sep 1900.

Employment*

Harvey's occupation: educator.

Marriage*

1930

He married Sarah Caroline Culpepper in 1930.

Death*

17 Oct 1985

He died at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, on 17 Oct 1985.

Burial*

19 Oct 1985

His body was interred on 19 Oct 1985 at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia.

Biography*

The following obituary appeared in The Atlanta Journal WEEKEND on 19 Oct 1985: Harvey C. Cutts, 85, school superintendent in Greenville 25 years PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Veteran Georgia educator Harvey C. Cutts of Greenville, Ga., died Thursday at his daughter's home here. He was 85. The graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenville City Cemetery. For 25 years, Mr. Cutts was the school superintendent in Greenville. During the 1950s he served a term as president of the Georgia Education Association. Harvey Clark Cutts was born Sept. 26,1900, in Marshallville, Ga. He was a graduate of Mercer University and earned a master's degree at the University of Georgia. In his family, Mr. Cutts was the last member of a well-known generation of Georgia ministers and educators. Four of his brothers as well as his father were Baptist ministers and served churches throughout Georgia and in surrounding states. Mr. Cutts was a director of the Greenville Banking Co. and was the holder of the Silver Beaver Award for his service to the Boy Scouts of America. He taught a Bible class for many years at the Greenville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Pairo Cutts of Greenville, formerly of Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Caroline Jones of Pensacola; and three grandchildren.

Family

Sarah Caroline Culpepper b. 6 Dec 1904, d. 30 Nov 1960

Marriage*

1930

He married Sarah Caroline Culpepper in 1930.

Child

Sarah Caroline Cutts+ (1 Oct 1934 - 1994)

Last Edited

9 Jul 1999

Ellen Clay Culpepper

Female, #35094, (23 January 1907 - 10 April 1993)

Birth*

23 Jan 1907

Ellen was born at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 23 Jan 1907.

Employment*

Ellen's occupation: teacher.

(Sister) Photographed

circa 1914

Sarah Caroline Culpepper was photographed circa 1914 at Meriwether Co., Georgia,
left to right: Sarah Caroline Culpepper, Ellen Clay Culpepper, Julia Clay Culpepper.¹

Culpepper daughters

Marriage*

4 Jun 1932

She married Jerry Whitsett Doughtie at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, on 4 Jun 1932.

Married Name

4 Jun 1932

As of 4 Jun 1932, her married name was Doughtie.

Death*

10 Apr 1993

She died at Atlantic Beach, Duval Co., Florida, on 10 Apr 1993.

Biography*

Mrs. Eleanor Culpepper Willingham wrote in a 2 Jan 1986 letter that "Clay, Uncle Nath's daughter has a very bad back problem." In a 30 May 1990 letter, Eleanor wrote that Clay was "in poor health due to osteoporosis."

Family

Jerry Whitsett Doughtie b. 5 Aug 1909, d. 20 May 1993

Marriage*

4 Jun 1932

She married Jerry Whitsett Doughtie at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, on 4 Jun 1932.

Child

Nathan Culpepper Doughtie+

Last Edited

4 Aug 2006

Citations

Correspondence from Lewis Pitts Culpepper to Lew Griffin, circa 1997.

Jerry Whitsett Doughtie

Male, #35095, (5 August 1909 - 20 May 1993)

Birth*

5 Aug 1909

Jerry was born at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, on 5 Aug 1909.

Marriage*

4 Jun 1932

He married Ellen Clay Culpepper at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, on 4 Jun 1932.

Death*

20 May 1993

He died on 20 May 1993.

Family

Ellen Clay Culpepper b. 23 Jan 1907, d. 10 Apr 1993

Marriage*

4 Jun 1932

He married Ellen Clay Culpepper at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, on 4 Jun 1932.

Child

Nathan Culpepper Doughtie+

Last Edited

9 Jul 1999

Orville Park Culpepper

Female, #35096, (26 October 1911 - 14 February 1996)

Birth*

26 Oct 1911

Orville was born at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 26 Oct 1911.

Marriage*

31 Oct 1942

She married Elisha Herben Turner at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 31 Oct 1942.

Married Name

31 Oct 1942

As of 31 Oct 1942, her married name was Turner.

Photographed*

say 1965

She was photographed say 1965.¹

Orville (Culpepper) Turner

Death*

14 Feb 1996

She died at Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia, on 14 Feb 1996.

Burial*

16 Feb 1996

Her body was interred on 16 Feb 1996 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia.

Biography*

In a 13 Jul 1984 letter, Mrs. Eleanor Culpepper Willingham wrote that "Orville Turner has had 3 cornea transplants. Now has breast cancer. Had surgery and as they say 'they got it all.'" In a 2 Jan 1986 letter Eleanor wrote that "Orville, another of Uncle Nath's daughters has a very bad eye condition, glaucoma, cataracts and cornea transplants. She can see fairly well." In a 30 May 1990 letter, Eleanor added that Orville had osteoporosis like her sister Clay. Mrs. Eleanor (Culpepper) Willingham sent the following obituary from the Griffin Daily News for 15 Feb 1996: Mrs. Orville C. Turner Mrs. Orville Culpepper Turner, of Griffin, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1996, at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mrs. Turner was born in Greenville, Ga., on Oct. 26, 1911. She was the daughter of the late Martha Park Culpepper and the late Nathan Florence Culpepper. She had lived in Griffin since 1942 with her husband, E. Herben Turner Sr. Mrs. Turner graduated from the University of North Carolina, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. Mrs. Turner was active for many years in civic activities in Griffin. She served on the Board of Directors of the Spalding County Girl Scout Council and was instrumental in forming the Pine Valley Girl Scout Council. She was president of the Utility Club in 1949 and 1950, and was a member of the Cherokee Garden Club. An active member of the First United Methodist Church, Mrs. Turner taught Sunday school and was president of the Missionary Society. A lifetime Methodist, Mrs. Turner served on various education and pre-school committees. Surviving in addition to her husband are her daughter and son-in-law, Orville Turner and Ivey L. Burson of Griffin; and son and daughter-in-law, E. Herben and Danna Turner Jr. of Albany, five grandchildren, Turner, Park, and Sarah Burson of Griffin, and Jud and Nathan Turner of Albany. Funeral services will be Friday at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Griffin. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Dr. Richard Lumpkin will officiate. Friends may call on the family at her home, 690 Brook Circle, from 7 until 9 this evening. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of the First United Methodist Church. Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home, 1710 Highway 16 West, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Turner was living at 690 Brooks Circle, Griffin, GA 30223 at the time of her death.

Family

Elisha Herben Turner b. 7 Apr 1909, d. 31 Jan 2003

Marriage*

31 Oct 1942

She married Elisha Herben Turner at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 31 Oct 1942.

Children

Last Edited

4 Aug 2006

Citations

Correspondence from Eleanor Herring Culpepper (Mrs. Albert Marvin Willingham), Grantville, GA, to Lew Griffin, 1976-2004.

Elisha Herben Turner

Male, #35097, (7 April 1909 - 31 January 2003)

Birth*

7 Apr 1909

Elisha was born at Oxford, Newton Co., Georgia, on 7 Apr 1909.

Marriage*

31 Oct 1942

He married Orville Park Culpepper at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 31 Oct 1942.

Death*

31 Jan 2003

He died at Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia, on 31 Jan 2003. Mr. Elisha Herben Turner, 93, died Jan. 31, 2003, at the Christian Ministries Hospice.

Mr. Turner was married to Orville Culpepper Turner, who died Feb. 14, 1996. The son of
Edward Kimbrough Turner and Mrs. Frances Lee Turner, he was born in Oxford on April 7,
1909. Mr. Turner's family moved to Atlanta when Emory University moved to its Atlanta
campus. There he attended Boys High School and later graduated from Emory University,
where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and earned his degree in electrical
engineering. Mr. Turner continued his studies doing graduate work at Ohio State University
and Georgia Teachers College.

After teaching high school for several years in Portal, Greenville and Griffin, Mr. Turner
served as superintendent of Wynne Precision Company producing radio crystals for the U.S.
Signal Corps during World War II.

After the war, Mr. Turner opened a woodworking business that continues manufacturing
wooden belt cores today.

Mr. Turner was a charter member of the Glenn Memorial Methodist Church on the Emory
University campus and a long time, active member of the First United Methodist Church in
Griffin, where he also was a member of the Alpha Arthur Maddox Sunday School class. Mr.
Turner was the oldest member of the Griffin Rotary Club, which he joined in 1944. He was an
avid sportsman who proudly introduced many young people to the outdoor world he loved.

Surviving are his children; Orville Turner Burson and her husband, Ivey Burson of Griffin
and E. Herben Turner Jr. and his wife, Danna Turner of Albany; five grandchildren, Turner
Burson of Griffin, Park Burson of Charleston, Jud Turner and his wife, Courtney Turner, of
Birmingham, Sarah Burson of Charleston and Nathan Turner Of Albany.

Funeral services for Mr. Turner will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the sanctuary of the
First United Methodist Church. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to service in
the Welcome Center behind the church sanctuary.

Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any fund at the First United
Methodist Church..

Family

Orville Park Culpepper b. 26 Oct 1911, d. 14 Feb 1996

Marriage*

31 Oct 1942

He married Orville Park Culpepper at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 31 Oct 1942.

Children

Last Edited

15 Feb 2003

Martha Park Culpepper

Female, #35098, (28 October 1916 - 25 February 1991)

Birth*

28 Oct 1916

Martha was born at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 28 Oct 1916.

Employment*

Martha's occupation: teacher.

Married Name

15 Aug 1940

As of 15 Aug 1940, her married name was Lee.

Marriage*

15 Aug 1940

She married William Francis Lee at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 15 Aug 1940. In the 6 Jul 1940 announcement of his engagement to Martha Park Culpepper, William Francis Lee is described as follows: Mr. Lee is the son of Mrs. Frances Herring Lee and the late John Frank Lee, of Newnan. His grandparents are Sarah Houseworth Lee and Francis Marion Lee on his paternal side, and Ida Huggins Herring and William Albert Herring are his maternal grandparents. He is a graduate of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute with a B. S. degree in pharmacy, and is associated with the Lee-King Drug Company. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity... Mr. Lee will be attended by Frank Hudson and Lawrence Keith, both of Newnan, and by James Carson, of Statesville, N. C., who will act as best man. The ushers will be Albert Powell, of Newnan, and Ben Freeman, of Greenville. The music will be under the direction of Miss Hope Terrell, of Greenville. The bride will be given in marriage by her father, and the ceremony will be performed by Rev. Warren G. Cutts, of Calhoun..

Death*

25 Feb 1991

She died at Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 25 Feb 1991.

Burial*

26 Feb 1991

Her body was interred on 26 Feb 1991 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia.

Biography*

The following engagement notice, dated 6 Jul 1940, is from an unknown source: Miss Culpepper and Mr. Lee Will Marry in Greenville, Ga. GREENVILLE, Ga., July 6.--Announcement is made today of the engagement of Miss Martha Park Culpepper, of Greenville, to William Francis Lee, of Newnan, the marriage to take place at the Greenville Methodist church on August 15 at 5:30 in the afternoon. Miss Culpepper is the daughter of Nathan Florence Culpepper, prominent Greenville attorney. Her mother is the late Martha Park Culpepper, daughter of Sarah Bull Park and John W. Park. Her maternal grandparents are the late Ellen Nall Culpepper and Simeon Fletcher Culpepper. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Wesleyan College. Since graduation, she has been a member of the faculty of the R. E. Lee Institute at Thomaston... Miss culpepper will have as her attendants Miss Louie Clark, of Knoxville, Tenn, and Miss Ida Lee, sister of the groom, of Newnan. She will have as maid of honor her sister, Miss Orville Culpepper, and as junior bridesmaid her niece, Miss Caroline Cutts, of Greenville.
      In a 30 May 1990 letter, Mrs. Eleanor Culpepper Willingham wrote that "Parkie Lee, the youngest [of Nathan Culpepper's children] had a stroke and phlebitis. She had cancer some years ago, we do not know whether or not it is related to her present condition." In a 23 Nov 1990 letter Eleanor added "Parkie Lee (Nath Culpepper line) has developed cancer in lung... She has discontinued chemotherapy and is up and about. She is in and out of hospital." The following death notice, appeared in an unknown source, on Monday, 25 Feb 1991: Judge William Lee's Mother Dies Mrs. Parky Culpepper Lee, mother of Superior Court Judge William F. Lee, died this morning at her residence in Newnan. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan with the Rev. Joel Richardson officiating. Mrs. Lee, a homemaker, was a member of Central Baptist Church in Newnan. In addition to Judge Lee, survivors include her husband, William Lee Sr., another son, Bobby Lee, one daughter, Martha Childs, and one sister[-in-law?], Ida Ellis, all of Newnan. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 7 o'clock until 8:30. The family asks that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Central Baptist Church in Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan is in charge of arrangements.
      The following obituary appeared in The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution on Tuesday, 26 Feb 1991: LEE Mrs. William F. Lee died February 25, 1991 at her home, 81 Hollis Heights after a long illness. The former Martha Park (Parky) Culpepper, she was born Oct. 28, 1916 in Greenville, Ga., Meriwether County. She was the youngest daughter of the late Nathan Florence and Martha Park Culpepper. After completing Greenville public schools, she was graduated from Weslyan College in Macon where she was outstanding in academic and extra curricular activities. She taught in the Thomaston, Ga. Schools, prior to her marriage to Mr. Lee on August 15, 1940. Mrs. Lee enjoyed a wide circle of friends and was prominent in religious social and other affairs in Newnan. She was an active member of Newnan Central Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She was also a member of the Newnan Country Club and an officer in the Women's Golf Association. Graveside services will be held February 26 in Oak Hill Cemetery with Dr. Joel Richardson, Pastor of Central Baptist Church officiating. Pallbearers will be John Adams, Bill Barron, J. Harold Barron, Richard Brooks, James Robert Crawford, Frank C. Hudson, Lawrence W. Keith, Jr., Dr. Henry Dewitt Meaders, Oscar H. Thompson and Homer (Jug) Wright. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Judge William F. Lee, Jr., Robert Lewis Lee; daughter, Mrs. Joseph J. Child all of Newnan; two sisters, Mrs. Jerry W. Daughtie [read Doughtie], Atlantic Beach, Fl., Mrs. E. Herben Turner, Griffin, Ga; three grandsons, Lee and Park Chisolm and Nathan Lee; four granddaughters, Emily and Parky Lee, Carolyn Lee and Mattie Chisolm all of Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
      The following funeral notice appeared in The Newnan Times-Herald on Tuesday, 26 Feb 1991: MRS. PARKY LEE Mrs. Parky Lee, 72, of 81 Hollis Heights, died February 25, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. Lee was the wife of Bill Lee of Newnan. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 26, at 2 p. m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating. The family has requested that no flowers be sent. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church of Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home.

Family

William Francis Lee b. 1 Oct 1915, d. 10 Jan 2003

Marriage*

15 Aug 1940

Children

Last Edited

6 Sep 2004

William Francis Lee

Male, #35099, (1 October 1915 - 10 January 2003)

Birth*

1 Oct 1915

William was born on 1 Oct 1915.

Marriage*

15 Aug 1940

He married Martha Park Culpepper at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 15 Aug 1940. In the 6 Jul 1940 announcement of his engagement to Martha Park Culpepper, William Francis Lee is described as follows: Mr. Lee is the son of Mrs. Frances Herring Lee and the late John Frank Lee, of Newnan. His grandparents are Sarah Houseworth Lee and Francis Marion Lee on his paternal side, and Ida Huggins Herring and William Albert Herring are his maternal grandparents. He is a graduate of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute with a B. S. degree in pharmacy, and is associated with the Lee-King Drug Company. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity... Mr. Lee will be attended by Frank Hudson and Lawrence Keith, both of Newnan, and by James Carson, of Statesville, N. C., who will act as best man. The ushers will be Albert Powell, of Newnan, and Ben Freeman, of Greenville. The music will be under the direction of Miss Hope Terrell, of Greenville. The bride will be given in marriage by her father, and the ceremony will be performed by Rev. Warren G. Cutts, of Calhoun..

Letter Text

13 Jul 1984

A letter written by William Francis Lee; Eleanor Willingham.

Death*

10 Jan 2003

He died at Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 10 Jan 2003. From the Newnan Times-Herald:

Mr. William F. Lee Sr., 87, of Newnan, died Friday, January 10, 2003.

Mr. Lee was born October 1, 1915 in Newnan, son of J. Frank Lee and Frances Herring Lee. He graduated from Newnan High School and also received a degree in pharmacy from Auburn University in 1937 where he was head cheerleader and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

On graduation from Auburn he began work as a pharmacist for Lee-King Drug Company in Newnan with his father and his uncle, the late John Robert King. He became the proprietor of LeeKing Drug Company and continued his work there until retirement at age 81. For many years he was in partnership with his son, Robert L. Lee, who still operates the business which now consists of three stores.

August 15, 1940 he married Martha Park Culpepper, to whom he was married for fifty years and who preceded him in death.

His work was interrupted when he served as an officer in the United States Army during World War II after which he was discharged with the rank of Captain.

He was a president of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association, a past president of the Newnan Rotary Club, a member of the Newnan Country Club, and a member of the Central Baptist Church.

Surviving are children, Judge William F. Lee Jr., Robert L. Lee, and Martha, Lee, Child swen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. W. Y. Ellis.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Central Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264.

McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
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Pharmacist 'Whupper' Lee dies

By W. WINSTON SKINNER Assistant News Editor
William F. "Whupper" Lee Sr. , a pharmacist in Newnan for decades, died Friday, and
is remembered for his love of golf and Auburn University. "Whupper - I just didn't know anybody who didn't like ;him," said TimesHerald Sports Editor Emeritus Johnny Brown.

Lee, 87, was a Newnan native. He was born Oct. 1, 1915 to J. Frank Lee and Frances Herring Lee. "He was an old West Washington, Street boy," said lifelong friend Harold Barron.

Barron said his uncle Bill Barron and Lee "were in the same class together." Lee graduated from Newnan High School and proceeded to Auburn University where he was head cheerleader and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

After graduating from Auburn in 1937, Lee returned to Newnan and began working as a pharmacist for his uncle, John Robert King. He later became proprietor of Lee-King Drug Company and continued his work there until he retired at 81.

Lee's pharmacy career was interrupted during World War II when he served as an officer in the U. S. Army.

"Whupper was an artillery officer. Down at Auburn, they had ROTC," Barron recalled.

Golf was a favorite pastime for Lee. "We played golf all our lives together. We played about the same game," Barron said.

In the early 1960s, Barron and Lee started the "Flash-Whup Golf Tournament" at the Newnan Country Club. "It filled a void over the Labor Day weekend," said Brown.

Brown remembered that promoting the tournament required a different, creative picture of Lee and Barron each year. They were always willing to cooperate with the newspaper photographer to get a good shot.

Flash-Whup "got to be one of the most popular tournaments they had," Brown said.

Lee retained a great love for his alma mater all of his life. "Auburn has lost their most staunch supporter," Barron said.

"He was Mr. War Eagle," agreed Brown, who remembered Lee sharing the Auburn cheer on his television program, The Johnny Brown Show, on News Channel 9.

"I had him on my television show several times," Brown said. "He was a colorful character."

Lee had served as president of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association and the Newnan Rotary Club. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and Newnan Country Club.

For several years after returning from World War II, Lee and Barron led the Baptist Training Union group for boys which met on Sunday evenings at Central Baptist.

At the first meeting, "the big boys just pushed the little kids away from the food," Barron recalled. He and Lee soon brought order to the meetings, and he remembered Lee's "quizzes from the Bible."

Lee was married on Aug. 15, 1940 to Martha Park Culpepper, who came from a prominent Meriwether County family.

Their oldest son, William F. Lee Jr., is a superior court judge for the Coweta Circuit. Robert L. Lee followed his father in the pharmacy business and continues to operate Lee-King's three stores.

Their sister, Martha Lee Child, is a local educator. In addition to his children, Lee is survived by his sister, Ida Lee Ellis, seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, P. 0. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264.

Visitation will be held today from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Sunday at 2 p.m.

"Whupper has been a very; very dear friend of mine all of my life," Barron said..

William Francis Lee

Family

Martha Park Culpepper b. 28 Oct 1916, d. 25 Feb 1991

Marriage*

15 Aug 1940

Children

Last Edited

17 Feb 2003

Louise Culpepper

Female, #35100, (26 September 1893 - 16 May 1986)

Birth*

26 Sep 1893

Louise was born at Concord, Pike Co., Georgia, on 26 Sep 1893.

Marriage*

22 Nov 1916

She married Burket Dean Murphy on 22 Nov 1916.

Married Name

22 Nov 1916

As of 22 Nov 1916, her married name was Murphy.

Death*

16 May 1986

She died at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia, on 16 May 1986.

Burial*

18 May 1986

Her body was interred on 18 May 1986 at Fayetteville City Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia.

Biography*

Varney Graves wrote the following which appeared on p. 8-B of the 9/21/77 Fayette County News: Louise Culpepper Murphy To Observe 83rd Birthday Louise Culpepper, the oldest daughter of James Wesley Culpepper and his wife Sara Pickens Taylor was born September 26, 1894 and on Monday will observe her 83rd birthday. Her father, James Wesley Culpepper, had come from Meriwether County to Fayette County and taught school at Inman. He studied law and was admitted to the Bar in Georgia, later became a member of the Georgia Legislature having the longest time of service on record. Loulse had three sisters, Mae, Katherine (Kate) and Julia. Their grandfather was Simeon Flether Culpepper, a confederate veteran, whose father was John Culpepper who came from South Carollna to Georgia shortly after the American Revolution. Louise married Burket Dean (B.D.) Murphy and some of her fond remembrances is living in Washington D.C. while Mr. Murphy was associated with Col. Walter Wise, a representative to congress from this area, the first world war. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy had four chlldren, B.D. Murphy Jr., Wesley Culpepper Murphy, Joel Taylor Murphy and Sara Louise who married Joseph Joel Mercer. Mrs. Louise Murphy is the only member of the Fayetteville women's club still llving in Fayetteville that began the library here and later named the "Margaret Mitchell library" in honor of the author of "Gone With The Wind."
Mrs. Eleanor Culpepper Willingham, in a 2 Jan 1986 letter wrote that "Louise [Culpepper] Murphy, Uncle Wesley's daughter, is very feeble. Has attendants in her home." Mrs. Murphy died in May. The following obituary is from The Atlanta Journal and Constitution for Sunday, 18 May 1986: Louise Murphy, 92, founder of Fayette's Mitchell public library By Susan K. Maxwell Staff Writer Mrs. Louise Culpepper Murphy of Fayetteville, a founder of the Fayette County Margaret Mitchell Public Library died Friday at her home after a long illness. She was 92. The funeral will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with burial at Fayetteville City Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy, an original board member, was instrumental in establishing the library, which opened in 1978. Margaret Mitchell contributed funds and books to the library, the only public place named for her before her death in 1949. Louise Culpepper was born Sept. 26, 1893, in Concord, Ga., the oldest of four children of James W. and Sarah Taylor Culpepper. Her father served in the state Legislature for 28 years and was the mayor of Fayetteville in 1906 and 1907. Mrs. Murphy attended Georgia Normal College. In 1916, Louise Culpepper and Burket Dean Murphy, who had been schoolmates, were married. The Murphys, living in Fayetteville, had four children. Mr. Murphy, a senior partner at the Atlanta law firm of Powell, Goldstein, Frazer and Murphy, died in 1981. Mrs. Murphy served on the building committee of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Georgia Society of the Dames of the Court of Honor. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Mercer of Cordele.
The funeral notice is from an unknown source: MURPHY Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Culpepper Murphy, of Fayetteville will be held Sunday at 4:30 p.m. from the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Dr. J. Hamby Barton, Jr. and Rev. Gary Parrish officiating. Interment, Fayetteville City Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy is survived by daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. (Sarah) Mercer, Cordele, Ga; daughters-in-law, Mrs. B.D. Murphy, Jr., Fayetteville; Mrs. Wesley C. Murphy, Fayetteville; Mrs. Joel T. Murphy, Newnan; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The remains will be at the residence. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Raburn Gap Nacoochee School, Raburn Gap, Ga. or the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Pope Dickson & Son, Fayetteville Chapel, 461-1331.

Family

Burket Dean Murphy b. 13 Aug 1894, d. Sep 1981

Marriage*

22 Nov 1916

She married Burket Dean Murphy on 22 Nov 1916.

Children

Burkett Dean Murphy Jr.+ (5 Mar 1918 - 18 Mar 1980)
Wesley Culpepper Murphy+ (5 Jul 1921 - 7 Nov 1968)
Joel Taylor Murphy+ (9 Mar 1925 - 29 Oct 1969)
Sarah Louise Murphy+ (24 May 1929 - 8 Sep 2006)

Last Edited

21 Oct 2003

Burket Dean Murphy

Male, #35101, (13 August 1894 - September 1981)

Birth*

13 Aug 1894

Burket was born on 13 Aug 1894.

Marriage*

22 Nov 1916

He married Louise Culpepper on 22 Nov 1916.

Death*

Sep 1981

He died at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia, in Sep 1981.

Burial*

22 Sep 1981

His body was interred on 22 Sep 1981 at Fayetteville City Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia.

Biography*

The following appeared in August 8, 1979 issue of the Fayette County News: Buck Murphy Monday - Special day for one of Fayette's leading citizens B.D. Murphy (Burket Dean) Murphy, known by many as "Buck" a nickname that is said to be used first by Mr. Charlie Redwine, will observe his 85th birthday on Monday August 13, 1979. B.D. was born August 13, 1894 and was the oldest son of Joseph Robert Murphy and his wife Harriet Elizabeth Dean. (The first wife of Joseph Robert was Alice Samantha Moor and they had five children) B.D. went to school in Fayetteville. Shortly after he married Louise Culpepper, the oldest daughter of James Wesley Culpepper, he and his family went to Washington with U.S. Representative James Walter Wise. B.D. was associated for a number of years with his father-in-law and in the early 1930's was editor of the Fayetteville Enterprise. He joined a law firm in Atlanta and has spent the majority of his working days (He still maintains an office in Fayetteville) practicing law. B.D. and Louise had three sons, B. D. Jr., Wesley Culpepper, Joel Taylor and one daughter Sarah Louise that married Joseph Joel Mercer. He is a Methodist and on the board of stewards. He was a mason in the Old Mount Moriah Lodge building located about where Dr. T.J. Busey had his offlce and clinic just north of the American Legion Post House on Glynn Street. He was a former mayor of Fayetteville.
Burket Dean Murphy was a senior partner of the Atlanta, GA law firm of Powell, Goldstein, Frazer and Murphy.
The following funeral notice is from The Atlantic Constitution for Tuesday, 22 Sep 1981 MURPHY Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Burket Dean Murphy, Sr. 119 Stone Wall Ave., Fayetteville, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mercer, Mrs B. D. Murphy, Jr., Mrs. W. C. Murphy, Mrs. Joel T. Murphy, Sr., eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Burket Dean Murphy, Sr., 3 p.m. Tuesday Fayetteville United Methodist Church. Officiating Rev. Ray Dunahoo and Rev. Fred Shelnutt. Interment, Fayetteville City Cemetery. Pallbearers please meet at the residence 2:30 p.m. Murphy Bible Class, Fayetteville United Methodist Church, honorary escort. The remains will be at the residence. Pope Dickson & Son, Fayetteville, 461-1331.

Family

Louise Culpepper b. 26 Sep 1893, d. 16 May 1986

Marriage*

22 Nov 1916

He married Louise Culpepper on 22 Nov 1916.

Children

Burkett Dean Murphy Jr.+ (5 Mar 1918 - 18 Mar 1980)
Wesley Culpepper Murphy+ (5 Jul 1921 - 7 Nov 1968)
Joel Taylor Murphy+ (9 Mar 1925 - 29 Oct 1969)
Sarah Louise Murphy+ (24 May 1929 - 8 Sep 2006)

Last Edited

11 Oct 2006