Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
L. Jack Thomas Jr.
ATLANTA - Luther Jackson Thomas Jr. passed away at his home Wednesday, November 6, 2002, from Parkinson's disease. He was born in Thomasville, GA, on August 20, 1935. He graduated from Albany High School, after which he served in the United States Army. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in architecture. Mr. Thomas had his own architectural firm in Atlanta for 23 years. He was an active member of North Avenue Presbyterian Church for 37 years, where he served as a deacon.
Survivors are his wife of 39 years, Bobo Breedlove Thomas of Atlanta; daughter, Martha Bolling Thomas of Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Thomas Fry and Matt Fry of Atlanta; granddaughter, Kayla Thomas Fry of Atlanta; his sisters and their husbands, Gwen and Gerald McCook, Connie and David Pinkston, Joye and Carl Hadarits and Debbie and Gene McLean; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Frances and Terrell Bridges. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends also mourn his death. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Felicite Thomas.
We thank the Lord for his friendly spirit that will be carried on through the many hearts he touched.
A funeral service will be held at North Avenue Presbyterian Church, 607 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, at 2 p.m. Sunday with Dr. Scot Weimer and the Rev. Charles Hardwick officiating.
Visitors will be welcome prior to the service in the Eldridge Room, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Interment will be at Leesburg Cemetery in Leesburg, GA Monday at noon with the Rev. Matthew Fry officiating.
Memorials may be sent to North Avenue Presbyterian Church or to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Atlanta Chapter, Respite Care, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30351.
H.M. Patterson & Son - Spring Hill Chapel
Atlanta (404) 876-1022
Mann Wallace
ALBANY - Mann Wallace, 89, of 3818 Radial Avenue died Thursday, November 7, 2002, at Lillian Carter Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Albany
Mattie Harris Byrd
CAMILLA - Mattie Harris Byrd, 88, of Camilla died Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla with interment in Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Robert Jester Mortuary
Camilla (229) 336-8453
Edna Nix
Smith Cochran
BAINBRIDGE - Edna Nix Smith Cochran, 87, of Tallahassee, FL, died Thursday, November 7, 2002, in Tallahassee.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Chapel with interment in Oak City Cemetery.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge (229) 246-4411
Elizabeth O. Coleman
PELHAM - Elizabeth O. Coleman, 67, of 172 Palmer Street, Camilla, died Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at Mitchell County Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Beautiful Light Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Thomas & Son Home for Funerals
Pelham (229) 294-4869
Dorothy Julian Davis
ARLINGTON - Dorothy Julian Davis, 83, of 272 Highland Ave., Arlington, died Thursday, November 7, 2002, at IHS Nursing Home in Atlanta.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Arlington Baptist Church with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Dr. Gary Hadden will officiate.
A native of Webb City, MO, Mrs. Davis was born November 24, 1918. She had lived in Arlington most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was a member of the DAR, the Arlington Garden Club, and in 1957, she was the founder of the Cub Scouts in Arlington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Julian and Cleo Slatton Julian, and her husband, George Carlton Davis Jr.
Survivors include a son, Carlton Davis of Atlanta, and a daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Jeff Carter of Atlanta, and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today at the home, 272 Highland Ave., Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Blakely (229) 723-3421
Francis M. Faris
CORDELE - Francis M. Faris, 90, of 616-20th Avenue East, Cordele, died Thursday, November 7, 2002, at Cordele Health & Rehab.
The graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Sunnyside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please give to your favorite charity.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home
Cordele (229) 273-0012
Willie Lee Stevens
FITZGERALD - Willie Lee Stevens, 88, of Fitzgerald died Thursday, November 7, 2002, at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald.
Visitation will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Paulk Funeral Home
Fitzgerald (229) 423-2033
W.C. Spence
CAMILLA - W.C. Spence, 65, of 6964 Baggy Ferry Road, Camilla, died Wednesday, November 6, 2002. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, 1 p.m. in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Camilla. Visitation will be held today (Sunday) from 2 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Thomas & Son Home for Funerals in Pelham.
Eastside Mortuary
Albany (229) 432-9826
Ida Louise Strong
ALBANY - Ida Louise Strong, 82, of 1207 E. Broad Ave., died Monday, November 4, 2002 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 11, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, with burial in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Ernest Davis officiating.
Born June 10, 1920 in Dougherty County, Mrs. Strong was a retired elementary school teacher. She attended public schools of Dougherty County and Bronx, NY. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Albany State University. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Foster Parent Panel, Department of Human Services, board member of Bethel Housing Complex, vice-president of Semper Fidelis Club, chairman of Semper Fidelis Nursery School Committee, and Albany Chapter of Eastern Stars.
Survivors include Sharon T. Morgan of Houston, TX; a brother, Odolph Blaylock of Albany; three grandchildren, Pastor Lorelle N. Rich and John R. Strong, both of Nashville, TN, and Jason S. Morgan of Atlanta; and two great-grandchildren, Majesty Rich and Michael Rich Jr.
Visitation will be held today (Sunday) from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany
Robert Battle Sr.
AMERICUS - Robert Battle Sr., "Big A", 288 Wilson Battle Road, Leslie, died Friday, November 8, 2002 at his residence. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus (229) 924-2958
Jane Bernadette Branan
MILLEDGEVILLE - Jane Bernadette Branan, 49, of Milledgeville, died Friday, November 8, 2002 at her residence.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will be held today (Sunday) at 2 p.m. in Gordon Cemetery in Colquitt, with Hugh Burke officiating.
Mrs. Branan was born in Colquitt, GA, and was daughter of the late N.B. Clevland and Cessie Lee Gordon Cleveland. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mrs. Branan was also a member of the American Dietetic Association. She was retired from Central State Hospital as a registered dietitian.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Branan of Milledgeville; two daughters, Lee Nichols of Covington and Crystal Branan of Milledgeville; a son, Michael Branan of Milledgeville; two brothers, Zack Cleveland and L.N. Cleveland, both of Colquitt; two sisters, Joye Lott and Ocialene Cook, both of Colquitt; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society, or to Hospice of the Oconee.
Williams White Columns Funeral Home
Milledgeville (478) 452-2148
Marcus T. Lewis
CORDELE - Marcus T. Lewis of Cordele, died Saturday, November 9, 2002 at the Crisp Regional Hospital. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
J.W. Williams Funeral Directors
Cordele (229) 273-2683
Willie Ray McCook
MOULTRIE - Willie Ray McCook, 57, of 723 4th Ave., N.E., Moultrie, died Friday, November 8, 2002. Funeral services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Chapel, with burial in Oak Dale Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Sunday) from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Moultrie (229) 985-3704
Margaret Cook McRee
DAWSON - Margaret Cook McRee of Albany, died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany on Friday, November 8, 2002. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the graveside in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson with the Rev. Ray Bowman officiating.
Mrs. McRee was a native of Terrell County, born October 23, 1924, daughter of the late Frederick Lawson Cook and Emily Wilkes Cook. She had been a resident of Albany for the past 25 years moving from Dawson. She was a homemaker and owned and operated Margaret's Dress Shop in Dawson during the 1950's.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Albany and a former member of the First Baptist Church of Dawson where she was a Sunday School Teacher.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Monroe Bailey, second husband, James Edward McRee, O.D., and a brother, Lawson Cook Jr.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Bailey and wife, Connie of Marietta, and Ed McRee and wife, Mary Simpson McRee of Albany; a sister-in-law, Cis Cook of Albany; four grandchildren, Lawson C. Bailey and wife, Michelle of Marietta, Lesley A. Bailey of Atlanta, Tripp McRee and Katie McRee, both of Albany; and a great-grandchild, Lawson C. Bailey Jr. of Marietta.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 1687 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Harvey Funeral Home
Dawson (229) 995-2104
Floyd Robinson
DAWSON - Floyd Robinson, 76, of 147 Mayhaw Pond Road, Dawson, died Friday, November 8, 2002 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held today (Sunday) at Mount Mary Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery in Sasser. The Rev. Floyd Robinson Jr. will officiate.
Born on October 7, 1926 in Terrell County, Mr. Robinson was a barber and attended Terrell County Public Schools. He was a member of Mount Mary Baptist Church in Sasser, where he was chairman of the Deacon Board, also a member of Legal Aid, NAACP, and the Agriculture Service Agency.
Survivors include his six children, Carolyn (Ralph) Solomon, Floyd Jr. (Vivian), Douglas (Victoria), Gloria, Vivian (Farris) Yarbrough, Patrick (Leigh Ann); nine grandchildren, Daryl, Douglas, Niger, Keisha, Chris, Anya, Delaney, Latoya, and Patrick; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Levi Robinson Jr., (Idell); and one sister, Minnie Terry.
Johnson & Son Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-4662
Jacob Kenneth Davis
LEESBURG - The funeral service Jacob Kenneth Davis, 13, of 1626 Lovers Lane Road, Leesburg, who died Saturday, November 9, 2002 at his residence, will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church. The Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Jacob was born in Albany and had resided in Leesburg and attended Lakeside Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Bill and Karen Davis of Leesburg; one brother, Bert Davis of Macon; three sisters, Sherilyn Burris of Tallahassee, FL, Kaitlyn Howland of Temple and Carmen Davis Barlett of Albany; maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Shirley Burris of Kennesaw. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Rosa Davis of Ashburn.
The family will receive friends today (Monday) from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorials to Albany Rescue Mission, 616 W. Roosevelt Ave., Albany, GA 31701 or Lakeside Baptist Church, 2806 N. Jefferson St., Albany, GA 31701.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
