Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
James E. Benford
ALBANY - The funeral service of James E. (Elvin) Benford, 88, of 602 Gable Road, Leesburg, who died Thursday, October 17, 2002, will be conducted today at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Dr. James Ramsey will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens.
A native of Macon County, GA, Mr. Benford had lived in the Albany area for the past 38 years, moving from DeLand, FL. Mr. Benford was a WW II Army veteran. A member of First Baptist Church of Albany, American Legion Post #30, VFW Post #2785, Senior Friends at Palmyra Medical Centers and Golden Key at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Benford of Leesburg; three sons and their wives, Bo and Caroline Benford of Albany and Bo Bo and Lisa Lewis of Jacksonville, FL, Nick and Marsha Lewis of Allen, Texas; two daughters, Connie Laymon and her husband, Marty of Palatka, FL, and Sylvia Lewis Knight of Leesburg, GA; a brother, Herbert F. Benford and wife, Marcia of Sylvester, GA; two sisters, Jewel Arrington of Cobb, GA, and Ruby Bullard Gagnor of Naples, FL; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Those desiring may make memorials to First Baptist Church of Albany, 400 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 or Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany (229) 435-5657
Dorothy Caron
ALBANY - Dorothy (Dottie) Caron, 78, of Albany died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
The funeral service will be held Monday, 11 A.M. at Kimbrell-Stern. The Rev. Finbarr Stanton will officiate.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and longtime resident of Miami, FL, Mrs. Caron had lived in Albany since 1984 and was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Caron.
Survivors include her three daughters, Ronnie Pettit of Gautier, MS, Carol Crisante and her husband, Joe of Jacksonville, FL, Teddie Rodriguez and her husband, Pedro of Albany; two sons, Michael Edward Donaghue and George Dennis Donaghue; seven grandchildren, Deborah Gallaher, Rob Rodriguez and his wife, Katrina, Brian Rodriguez, Christina Armstrong, Michael T. Crisante, Joseph Crisante and Gina Crisante; seven great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Melanie, Kimberly, Anna, Joseph, Megan and Brooke; six great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be staying at the residence of Pedro and Teddie Rodriguez, 1703 Sharon Avenue.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany (229) 883-4152
Richard Davis
ALBANY - Richard Davis, 76, of 2306 Newton Road died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Martin Luther King Funeral Directors
Albany (229) 435-4813
Fannie Green
ALBANY - Fannie Green, 86, of 1904 Palmyra Road, died Saturday, October 12, 2002, at Palmyra Nursing Home.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ with interment in Union Memorial Cemetery. Elder Roosevelt Goodson Jr. will officiate.
A native of Dougherty County, Ms. Green was a homemaker. She attended the public schools of Dougherty County and was a member of Greater Zion Tabernacle Apostolic Church Inc. where Bishop Harold E. Sawyer Sr. is the pastor.
Survivors include two sisters, Lexie Smith and Irene Covin of Albany; three nieces, Shirley Gills of West Palm Beach, Fla., Ethel Ray Green and Alexie Parks of Albany; four nephews, Ervin Covin, James Covin, all of Albany, and Michael Covin of Atlanta and John Covin of Albany.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Albany (229) 430-8800
Dawsie Ann Milner-Jones
ALBANY - Dawsie Ann Milner-Jones, 71, of Arlington died Friday, October 18, 2002, at Calhoun Memorial Hospital in Arlington.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany (229) 439-2262
Eunice Stone Morgan
ALBANY - Eunice Stone Morgan, 82, died Friday, October 18, 2002, at Dawson Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral service 3 P.M. Monday at Oakview Cemetery. The Rev. Dale Thornton officiating.
A native of Waco, GA, Mrs. Morgan was a retired bookkeeper with WALB Television Station. She was a member of Avalon United Methodist Church and the Golden Key Club.
Survivors include her daughter, Joy Murrey of Lee County; three sisters, Frances Morgan of Albany, Reba Jackson of Dallas, GA, Maxine Abercrombie of Carrollton, GA; one brother, W.L. Stone of Douglasville, GA; two grandchildren, Kelly and Brent Murrey of Lee County.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Murrey, 115 Sportsman Club Road, Leesburg, GA and on Sunday from 2 P.M. until 4 P.M. at Kimbrell-Stern.
Those desiring please make donations to the Albany Community Hospice, 2332 Lake Park Drive, Albany, GA 31702; American Cancer Society Dougherty-Lee Unit, P.O. Box 1201, Albany, GA 31702; Avalon United Methodist Church, 3018 Gillionville, Road, Albany, GA 31707.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany (229) 883-4152
Elbert Tillman
ALBANY - Elbert Tillman, 83, of Albany, GA, and Destin, FL, passed away in Destin Thursday, October 17, 2002.
Mr. Tillman was born on February 17, 1919, in Colquitt County, GA, to Josh and Hattie Tillman. He was a native of Albany from 1952 until 1997, and was the owner of Tillman Builders in Albany until his retirement. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving with Seabees that were attached to the Marines on Guadalcanal in the South Pacific.
Mr. Tillman was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lee Frances Tillman and grandson, Conrad McGuire.
Survivors include his five daughters and their husbands, Sylvia and Bill Vickers of Destin, FL, Sonya and Larry Gooden of Albany, Sherry and Earl Ward of Albany, Carla and Robert Rachals of Destin, FL, Jana and Rad McGuire of Mobile, AL; his four granddaughters, Cara Rachals, Micah McGuire, Joanna Prater, Jamye and husband John Wars and his sister, Cora Norman of Moultrie.
Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at China Grove Baptist Church in Moultrie where Mr. Tillman was a member. The Rev. Ricky Grinner of Moultrie and the Rev. Steve Davies of Destin will be officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Hall & Hall Funeral Home
Albany (229) 883-3864
Ginger Lee Turner
ALBANY - Ginger Lee Turner, 51, of Stockbridge, GA, died Thursday evening October 17, 2002, as a result of a heart attack at Henry County Medical Center in Stockbridge.
The funeral service will be today, 5 P.M. at Floral Memory Gardens. Dr. C. Michael Gravette and the Rev. Ray Bowman will officiate.
She was an Albany native and had lived in Stockbridge for the past 4 years. She was a member of Assembly of God Faith and was a 1969 graduate of Albany High School. She worked most of her life as a nurse's aid for Home Health Services caring for elderly and sick. She was truly most happy when she could be outside among nature or fishing.
Survivors include her husband, Roland T. Turner of Stockbridge; two sons, Joseph M. Turner and Lee T. Turner, both of Stockbridge; parents, Robert E. and Joyce Lee of Albany; sister and brother-in-law, Jeannie Lee and Colquitt Odom Jr. of Bay Springs, MS; brother, Monte C. Lee of Leesburg; nephew, Colquitt H. Odom III of Nashville, TN; niece, Rachael Lee Gresham of Atlanta.
Those desiring please make memorials to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1300 Packard Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850-4303.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Robert E. and Joyce Lee, 238 N. Doublegate Drive following the funeral.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany (229) 883-4152
Earnestine Frazier
CAMILLA - Earnestine Frazier, 53, of 4973 McNair Road, Camilla, died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Robert Jester Mortuary
Camilla (229) 336-8453
George H. Humphery BAINBRIDGE - George H. Humphery of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Bainbridge, died Tuesday, October 15, 2002.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Bruton Mortuary
Bainbridge (229) 246-6042
Eric C. Jackson
CORDELE - Eric C. Jackson, 34, of Cordele died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at Crisp Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Cordele (229) 273-2683
Daisy Mae Kirks
BAINBRIDGE - Daisy Mae Kirks, 80, of 107 Ryan Court died Friday, October 18, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Bruton Mortuary
Bainbridge (229) 246-6042
Cora Tillman Norman
MOULTRIE - Cora Tillman Norman, 87, of 1461 Roberts Road, Moultrie, died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at China Grove Baptist Church with interment in China Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Wyman Norman, 1460 Roberts Road, Moultrie.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Moultrie (229) 985-3704
Bertha Mae Pittman
TIFTON - Bertha Mae Pittman, 78, of Tifton died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at Tift Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Southview Mortuary
Tifton (229) 387-7046
Ivery Williams
ALBANY - Ivery "Chicken George" Williams, 67, of 1516 McArthur Drive, died Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at New Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Floral Memorial Garden. The Rev. W.C. Dozier will officiate.
Born on July 6, 1935 in Early County, Mr. Williams was a retired truck driver and attended public schools in Dougherty County. He was a member of New Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Ricardo (Dorothy) Ellis of Albany; a granddaughter, Tonya Riggins and a great-grandson, Tayon Riggins, both of Albany; four brothers, A.J. (Clara) Williams, Ralph (Betty) Williams, Murray (Minnie) Williams, all of Albany, and Robert Williams of Trenton, NJ; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany (229) 436-3553
John Wayne Johnson
REYNOLDSVILLE, GA -John Wayne Johnson, 91, of Reynoldsville and formerly of Bainbridge, died Friday, October 18, 2002. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Roseland Cemetery, East Point. Visitation will be held today (Sunday) from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge (229) 246-4411
Christopher Mansfield
DAWSON - Christopher Mansfield, 47, of 408 Jones Mill Road, Dawson, died Saturday, October 19, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-5895
James Roy McCormick
MARIANNA, FL - James Roy McCormick, 80, of Marianna, FL, passed away Friday morning, October 18, 2002 in the Jackson Hospital in Marianna.
Mr. McCormick was a native and life long resident of Jackson County, FL, and was a farmer.
Survivors include a son, Harry Laramore of Panama City, FL; a daughter, Mary Lou Branch of Sale City, GA; two brothers, Wilmer McCormick and William "Pete" McCormick, both of Marianna; two sisters, Corene Jackson and Catherine Blasi, both of Marianna; and four grandchildren, Rebecca Branch of Sale City, Debbie Elkins of Doerun, Randy Hatcher of Liveoak, FL, and Roy Laramore of Panama City.
Funeral services will be held today, (Sunday) 2 p.m. CST from the graveside of Lipford Cemetery near Marianna. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services on Sunday.
Adams Funeral Home
Altha, FL 850/762-3965
Cary McMickle
DONALSONVILLE - Cary McMickle, of Donalsonville, died Friday, October 18, 2002. Funeral service will be held today (Sunday) at 2 p.m. at New Salem Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery in Colquitt.
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home
Donalsonville (229) 524-2789
Anna Elizabeth Moore
CORDELE - Anna Elizabeth "Youngblood" Moore, 68, of Cordele, died Friday, October 18, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Mrs. Moore was born on October 17, 1936 in Georgia to the late Eugene Lem and Mary Lena Burnam Youngblood. She was retired from Orkin as an office manager, and attended Third Street Baptist Church in Cordele.
Services will be held at Chapel of Rainey Funeral Services on Monday, 11 a.m., with burial following service at Lakeview Memory Gardens, in Phenix City, AL, at 4 p.m. following the service.
Survivors include two daughters, Susan Leger-Boike of Cordele, Maria (Leger) Coslett of Port Saint Lucie, FL; a son, Charles Leger of Winston Salem, NC; a stepson, Bill Moore of Beavercreek, OH; three stepdaughters, Barbie (Moore) Gibbs of Murray, KY, Jackie (Moore) Cortez of Castro Valley, CA, and Jeanne (Moore) Forti of Elizabeth, NJ; a sister, Helen (Stephens) Jones of Fort Worth, TX; a niece, Kathy Phillips of McDonough, GA; and a nephew, David Pollock of Hartselle, AL.
Rainey Family Funeral Services
Cordele (229) 273-2231
Francis Elton Pate
AMERICUS - Francis Elton Pate, 80, of 115 Glenwood Road, Americus, died Friday, October 18, 2002 at Sumter Regional Hospital. Funeral services will beheld at 2 p.m. today (Sunday) at the First Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Rick Haworth officiating. The family will receive friends at 115 Glenwood Road.
Mr. Pate was born September 4, 1922 in Turner County, GA, son of the late James Benjamin Pate and the late Annie Lee Prine. Mr. Pate retired from the Seaboard Coastline Rail Road, was an active volunteer with Magnolia Manor, Sumter Regional Hospital, Perfect Care and Crane Nursing Center in Cordele. He was an Army veteran and active member of the First Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Belle Pate of Americus; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Jerry Shellhouse of Ringgold, GA, Sue and Roy Bridges of Columbus, and Ann and Eddie Landers of Americus; one sister, Ruth Odom of Arabi; one brother, Carson Pate of Thomasville; and six grandchildren, Travis Bridges, Laura Bridges, Crystal Bridges, Kevin Landers, James Landers and Grace Landers.
Memorials may be made to the League of Good Samaritan, c/o Magnolia Manor, 2001 South Lee St., Americus, GA 31709, or the First Wesleyan Church, Southland Academy Road, Americus, GA 31709.
Aldridge Funeral Services
Americus (229) 928-8683
Julius L. Rodgers
FITZGERALD - Julius L. Rodgers, 89, of Fitzgerald, died Saturday, October 19, 2002. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Fitzgerald. Visitation will be held Monday, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Paulk Funeral Home
Fitzgerald (229) 423-2033
Tyrone Sawyer
FITZGERALD - Funeral service for Tyrone "Red" Sawyer of 501 East Pine St., Fitzgerald, will be held today (Sunday), October 20, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. from the Holsey Chapel CME Church. Interment will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery in Jacksonville, GA.
Hall's Funeral Home
Fitzgerald (229) 423-3674
