The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 22, 1892 Obituary Mrs. Almeta W. Ballard (nee Stegar) was born in Pike county, Ga., May 1, 1859, and died in Fayette county, Ga., April 12, 1892. Having known the deceased from infancy I am prepared to say that her life was, indeed, beautiful to behold. In early life she was taught the truths of GodÂ’s word. From a child she loved the Sabbath school and often she has gone with the writer on the Sabbath to the house of God that she might learn of the way of life. The precious truths instilled into her young mind then were to her a source of comfort, even in the dying hour. At the age of 12 years she joined the M.E. church South, and remained a consistent member until the day of her death. Living, she adorned the principles of the doctrines of Christ; dying she leaves behind her, as a legacy to her loved ones, the influence of a consecrated life. Yea, she was a sweet-spirited Christian, a devoted wife, an affectionate mother, a dutiful child and a loving sister. She has gone from us; we shall see her face no more this side of the River; but while we mourn her departure, she rejoices with unspeakable joy and full of glory. May the God of all grace comfort the bereaved husband and five children two of whom were only a few hours old at the death of the mother. Grand Father A.S. Allen (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: Almeta Stegar Ballard and her husband Joseph W. Ballard are buried in the Old Ballard Cemetery in Fayette, County, Georgia. Joseph W. Ballard was a son of Daniel G.S. Ballard and his wife, Rebecca J. Allen. 1880 Census Place: District 496, Fayette, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254146 National Archives Film T9-0146 Page 39D Joseph W. BALLARD, Self, M, M, W, 24, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Almeta W. BALLARD, Wife, F, M, W, 21, GA, Occ: Keep House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary L. BALLARD, Dau, F, S, W, 2, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Ernest B. BALLARD, Son, M, S, W, 2M, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Martha S. BALLARD, Sister, F, S, W, 17, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mathew ADAMS, Other, M, S, W, 19, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA 1 David R. Stegar b: 21 January 1831 in Georgia d: 18 February 1863 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Mary Ann Elizabeth Allen b: Abt. 1837 in Georgia m: 27 March 1855 in Pike County, Georgia d: 11 November 1902 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Martha M. Stegar b: Abt. 1857 . 2 Oscar A. Stegar b: 14 June 1857 in Georgia d: 03 May 1906 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Emma U. Rucker b: 04 August 1866 in Georgia m: Abt. 1886 in Pike County, Georgia d: 21 April 1904 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 John B. Stegar b: August 1889 ..... 3 Hattie P. Stegar b: July 1890 .......... +John Graves Kenny b: 23 September 1890 d: 13 May 1945 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Mary P. Stegar b: March 1892 ..... 3 Oscar Rucker Stegar b: 29 August 1894 d: 24 January 1962 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Mattie V. Stegar b: October 1899 ..... 3 Douglas Stegar . 2 Almeta W. Stegar b: 01 May 1859 in Pike County, Georgia d: 12 April 1892 in Fayette County, Georgia ...... +Joseph W. Ballard b: 23 July 1855 in Pike County, Georgia d: 25 April 1923 in Fayette County, Georgia ..... 3 Mary L. Ballard b: Abt. 1878 ..... 3 Ernest B. Ballard b: 15 April 1880 d: 22 February 1940 .......... +Mary Ophelia b: 05 July 1880 d: 12 April 1926 ..... 3 Rebecca Ballard b: 19 October 1887 in Georgia d: 08 June 1888 in Fayette County, Georgia . 2 Fredrick Wright Stegar b: August 1860 in Pike County, Georgia d: 29 August 1931 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Clara Elizabeth Reeves aka: Bettie b: September 1866 in Georgia m: January 1892 in Pike County, Georgia d: 10 February 1935 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Mary R. Stegar b: October 1892 ..... 3 Ben A. Stegar b: April 1894 ..... 3 Lottie Stegar b: 18 April 1896 in Pike County, Georgia d: 12 November 1928 in Pike County, Georgia .......... +Hill Powell McKinley b: 28 June 1883 in Pike County, Georgia d: 23 November 1928 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 William B. Stegar b: 20 April 1862 in Georgia d: 04 May 1901 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Susan Huckaby b: 10 August 1866 in Georgia m: Abt. 1887 d: 26 April 1959 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Elizabeth Stegar b: October 1887 ..... 3 King D. Stegar b: September 1899 ..... 3 Oscar S. Stegar b: December 1891 ..... 3 Mary F Stegar b: November 1893 ..... 3 Drewry R. Stegar b: October 1895 ..... 3 Emma S. Stegar b: December 1897