Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Betty Bishop Owens
ALBANY - Betty Bishop Owens, 55, of 2809 Capers Lane died Monday, October 21, 2002, at her residence of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral service Wednesday, 11 A.M. at Kimbrell-Stern with cremation to follow. The Rev. Pete Daughtry officiating.
A native of Atlanta, she had lived in Albany since 1977 and worked with the State of Georgia, Mental Health and Substance Division. Mrs. Owens attended Albany Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her son, John Gary Bishop and parents, William C. and Elizabeth Wilson Stevens.
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Owens of Albany; brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Carolyn Stevens of Albany; 15 nieces and nephews.
Those desiring please make memorials to Albany Humane Society, 1705 Oakridge Drive, Albany, GA 31707, or a favorite charity.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. today at Kimbrell-Stern.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany
Jean Griffin Spell
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Jean Griffin Spell, 73, of Tallahassee, Fla., died Monday, October 21, 2002.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday at Forest Heights Baptist Church in Tallahassee with burial at 3 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Patmos Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Patmos, GA.
The members of her Sunday School class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Mrs. Spell moved to Tallahassee from Albany, GA, 48 years ago. She operated Tallahassee Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service and was a former member of the Capital City FSCA and the National Association of Enrolled Agents. She was also a member of Forest Heights Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Jean Spell Sunday School class.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John E. Spell of Tallahassee; son, John E. Spell and his wife, Susanne of Tallahassee; daughter, Carol S. Frye and her husband, Mike of Jacksonville; brother, Reuben Griffin and his wife, Sara of Chattanooga, TN; sisters, Vivian G. Kidd and Dott Hautman and her husband, D.S., all of Albany, GA; grandchildren, Jenny Frye McHargue, Kendall Spell, Mallory Frye, Jonathan Spell and Sarah Spell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Griffin of Albany and a sister, Laverne Gleaton of Arlington, GA.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will also receive friends following the interment at Patmos Freewill Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Heights Baptist Church, 1200 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
Bevis Funeral Home
Tallahassee, Fla.
Gladys O. Wilson
MCRAE - Services for Gladys O. Wilson, 79, of Alamo will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mayfield Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church of Alamo with burial in Pine Acre Cemetery of McRae. The Rev. Lodenia Coleman will officiate.
Gladys O. Wilson passed into eternal rest Saturday, October 19, 2002.
Ms. Wilson, the daughter of the late Willie Wilson and the late Susie J. Horne Wilson was born March 22, 1923 in Wheeler County. She was the third child out of a family of twelve siblings, four of which preceded her in death.
She joined Mayfield Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age. She was a faithful member serving as a Steward, Choir President, Benevolent Fund Chairperson, and Food Committee Chairperson. While working at Albany State University, she was an Associate Member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church serving on Stewardess Board III, Choir #1 and a member of the Lillie S. Page Service Club.
Ms. Wilson attended the public schools of Wheeler County and Georgia Normal Agricultural College, Albany. She was a retired Dormitory Counselor for Freshman Women, Albany State University with 33 years of service. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Lay Person Award for her commitment, labor, faith and love to Mayfield Zion AME Church 2000, The Retirement Recognition Award for Loyal and Devoted Service to the Albany State University faculty, staff and students and a Twenty-five Years Service Award to Albany State University.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories five sisters, Lois R. Williams of Miami, Fla., Dr. Maudecca L. Wilson of Albany, Mattie B. McCloud of Jacksonville, Fla., Mary Joyce Wright of Douglas and Pansy W. McLendon of Dublin; two brothers, Woodrow (Marian) Wilson of Alamo and Carnell (Jacqueline) Wilson of McRae; and a sister-in-law, Catherine Wilson of Alamo. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends at Mayfield African Methodist Episcopal Church of Alamo from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. today, October 22, 2002.
A.L. Spaulding Funeral Home
McRae (229) 868-5445
Floyd Atkinson
BAINBRIDGE - Floyd Atkinson, 83, of Bainbridge died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at Pinewood Nursing Home in Whigham.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Black Jack Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to Black Jack Baptist Church.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge (229) 246-4411
Joe Beasley
CAMILLA - Joe Beasley, 50, of Moultrie died Sunday, October 20, 2002.
Graveside funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cool Springs Cemetery in Sale City.
Born December 19, 1951, in Mitchell County, Mr. Beasley was a farmer. He was the son of the late Harvey Richard Beasley Sr. and Josie Bell Scott Beasley.
Survivors include a sister, Faye B. Williams of Tucker, GA.; a brother, Jack D. Beasley of Bridgeport, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home
Camilla (229) 336-5111
Estella Germany
CORDELE - Estella Germany of Warwick died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at Crisp Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Cordele (229) 273-2683
Linda Kay Childers Hall
GREENWOOD, S.C. -Linda Kay Childers Hall, 55, of 4444 Georgia Road died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakbrook Memorial Park.
The family may be contacted at 1010 Grace Street, The Villas, Apt. 2D Greenwood and 4444 Georgia Road.
Harley Funeral Home
Greenwood, S.C.
Jerusha Hobes
CORDELE - Jerusha Hobes of Cordele died Monday, October 21, 2002, at Crisp Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Cordele (229) 273-2683
Eric C. Jackson
CORDELE - Eric C. Jackson, 34, of Cordele, died Thursday, October 17, 2002.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Greater Morris Tabernacle Baptist Church with burial in Bethel Cemetery.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Cordele (229) 273-2683
Samuel A. Martin
EDISON - Samuel A. Martin of Adel died Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at Tift Regional Hospital in Tifton.
The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Mother Easter Baptist Church in Moultrie with interment in Martin Cemetery in Shellman.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at Mother Easter Baptist Church in Moultrie.
Collins Funeral Home
Edison (229) 835-2422
Lonnie Morgan
CORDELE - Lonnie Morgan of Cordele died Friday, October 18, 2002, in Albany.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Cordele (229) 273-2683
Bertha Mae Pittman
TIFTON - Bertha Mae Pittman, 78, of Tifton died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at Tift Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Beulah Hill Baptist Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Southview Mortuary
Tifton (229) 387-7046
Raymond Alan Rayburn
DAWSON - Raymond Alan "Bubba" Rayburn of Dawson died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at the graveside in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Harvey Funeral Home
Dawson (229) 995-2104
Sophie A. Roberts
DAWSON - Sophie A. Roberts, of 183 Roosevelt St., Newton, died Monday, October 21, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Ward Funeral Home
Dawson (229) 995-5853
Thomas A. Tabb
CAMILLA - Thomas A. Tabb, 51, of Leesburg died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Milford Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joe Jenkins and the Rev. Michael Fox will officiate.
Pallbearers include Mike Tabb Jr., Robbie Tabb, David Jolly, Greg Lewis, Hamill McNair and Rodney Blakely.
Born August 25, 1951 in Dougherty County, Mr. Tabb was a resident of Baker County until 2000, when he moved to Lee County. He worked at McNair Farms as an irrigation technician. Mr. Tabb was the son of the late Robert Byron and Pauline Lane Tabb.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Tabb of Leesburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Shannon and Marcia Tabb of Newton; two daughters, Destinee Tabb of England and Kimberly Tabb of Leesburg; a brother, Mike Tabb of Leary; a sister, Nysia Lanier of Marietta; three grandchildren; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Rachael Jolly of Dawson; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home
Camilla (229) 336-5111
Elizabeth Willis
DAWSON - Elizabeth Willis, 75, of 508 Fourteenth Ave., NE, Dawson, GA, died Thursday, October 17, 2002, at her residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Crawford Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Terrell County, GA. The Rev. Samuel Gaines, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery, Dawson, GA.
Mrs. Willis attended the public schools of Terrell County, GA. She was a laborer.
Left to cherish her memories are daughter, Annie Bell Dunning of Hartford, CT; son, Joe Willis of Washington, DC; two sisters, Pearl Irvin of Newark, NJ and Viola Wheeler of Dayton, OH; two brothers, Johnny May of Albany, GA, and Earl (Georgia) Hines of San Diego, CA; one sister-in-law, Ethel May of Albany, GA, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-5895
