Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Charles L. Whatley
ALBANY - The graveside funeral service of Charles L. Whatley, 76, of 143 Sportsman Club Road, who died Tuesday, November 12, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
A native of Dothan, AL, Mr. Whatley had resided in the Albany and Leesburg area for the past 39 years. He was a retired electrician and worked for many years with his wife, Elizabeth Adeline Whatley, at Whatley Flowers and Shrubs. Mr. Whatley was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, a World War II veteran, and loved fishing and bird hunting.
Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Harriet and Tommy Thompson of Albany, Juanetta and Richard Miller of Stafford, VA, and Charlotte and David Bogert of Bridgeboro, GA; two sons and their wives, Charles (Lawson) Whatley Jr. and Ann Whatley of Lee County and James (Jim) and Abbie Whatley of Bay St. Louis, MS; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at Mathews Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
Valerie Jo Brown Yanke
ALBANY - Valerie Jo Brown Yanke, 42, of Albany, died Thursday, November 7, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hall & Hall Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Harper officiating.
She was a native of Portsmouth, VA, and had lived in Albany most of her life. She graduated from Dougherty High School. Mrs. Yanke was employed as a cashier for Food Lion. She had served in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve. She was a member of Georgia Society of Mayflower Decendents. Mrs. Yanke was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Ann Brown and a son, Michael David Yanke.
Survivors include her father, Lawrence V. Brown of Albany; son, Lawrence Scott Yanke; and two daughters, Brittany Ann Yanke of Albany and Arriane Marie Nash of Sylvester.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at Hall & Hall Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
Hall & Hall Funeral Home
Albany
Robert Battle Sr.
AMERICUS - Robert Battle Sr., 82, of 288 Wilson Battle Road, Leslie, died Friday, November 8, 2002, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at New Corinth Baptist Church in Sumter County with interment in the church cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus (229) 924-2958
Mary Lee Skato Brooks
BLAKELY - Mary Lee Skato Brooks, 70, of 104 Westview Drive, Blakely, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at S.W. Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Assembly of God with interment in Blakely Cemetery.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Blakely (229) 723-3421
Richard Douglas Hilton
BLAKELY - Richard Douglas Hilton, 66, of Route 5, Box 2635, Blakely, died Monday, November 11, 2002, in Blakely.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Sowatchee Cemetery.
A native of Early County, Mr. Hilton was a logger.
Survivors include his mother, Alline Richardson Hilton of Blakely; son, Richard Hilton Jr. of Blakely; two daughters, Janice cook of Monticello, Fla., and Sybill Norris of Atlanta; three brothers, James Hilton and Danny Hilton, both of Blakely and John Hilton of Columbia, AL; five sisters, Mary Marshall of Midland City, AL, Sarah Gessels of Cedar Springs, Joyce McCardie, Judy Cliatt and Cathy Cobb, all of Blakely; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Ritchie Hilton.
Visitation will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Blakely (229) 723-3421
Lawrence Dwight Howell Jr.
BAINBRIDGE - Lawrence Dwight Howell Jr., 60, of Colquitt died Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge (229) 246-4411
Lillian L. Hunt
BAINBRIDGE - Lillian L. Hunt, 83, of Bainbridge died Wednesday, November 13, 2002.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge (229) 246-4411
Eddie Kinsey
FORT GAINES - Funeral services for Eddie Kinsey will be held at 1 p.m. (CST) Friday at Northside Community Church in Eufaula, Ala., with burial in Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Clay County.
Visitation will be 1 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Lewis Mortuary
Fort Gaines (229) 768-2014
Howard Lewis Jr.
CAMILLA - Howard Lewis, Jr. of 175 Lincoln Street, Camilla, died Saturday, November 9, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Robert Jester Mortuary
Camilla (229) 336-8453
Connie Lockett
TIFTON - Connie Lockett, 27, of Tifton died Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Southview Mortuary
Tifton (229) 387-7046
Ruby Wood Mauldin
SYCAMORE - Services for Ruby Wood Mauldin, age 92, of Sycamore, GA, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Ken Kicklighter and the Rev. Donnie Duncan will officiate. Mrs. Mauldin died Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at Ashburn Health Care following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Mauldin was born in Polk County, GA, and had resided most of he life in Turner County. Mrs. Mauldin was the daughter of the late William David Wood Sr. and Martha Biggers Wood. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher, a former member of the church choir and was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker and the widow of Arthur Mauldin who died January 11, 1995.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn M. Griffin, of Sycamore; brother, W.D. Wood Jr. of Ashburn; two sisters, Dura Kate McGill of Cordele and Christine Wood of Decatur; two grandchildren, Brad Griffin of Sycamore and Rhonda Griffin of Tifton; and two great grandchildren, Brandon and Caroline Griffin of Sycamore.
The family will accept flowers; however, for those who wish in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund.
Perry Funeral Chapel
Ashburn (229) 567-3366
Fronnie Stewart
CAMILLA - Fronnie Stewart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formerly of Pelham, GA, died.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Robert Jester Mortuary
Camilla (229) 336-8453
Carlota Manry Thorpe
MIRAMAR, FL - Carlota Manry Thorpe, 68, of 844 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL, died Saturday, November 9, 2002, at Memorial Pembroke in Pembroke Pines, FL.
The graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Salem Cemetery in Edison.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Blakely (229) 723-3421
Claude Henry Washington
MOULTRIE - Claude Henry Washington, 58, of 719 Ninth Street N.W., Moultrie, died Friday, November 8, 2002, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones Chapel AME Church in Sylvester with interment in Sheppard Gardens in Sylvester. The Rev. Jasper Drew will officiate.
Casketbearers will be Timothy H. Washington, Charles B. Thomas, Derrick A. Thomas Sr., Derrick A. Thomas Jr., Otis P. Daniels, Shane Thomas and Xavain J. Thomas.
A native of Ben Hill County, Mr. Washington was a tire fabricator. He was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Bill Daniels of Albany; his son, Timothy Washington of Sylvester; daughters, Claudette Washington of Moultrie, Charlene Washington and Stacy Washington, both of Centerville, VA; brothers, Clyde Washington of New Jersey and Bob Washington of Tifton; sister, Marie Davis of Albany; grandchildren, Nicole Burley of Sylvester, Malcolm Marks Jr., Pheloica Marks, ArbreAnna Marks, all of Moultrie, Cameron Washington of Centerville, VA. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Washington.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Claudette Washington, 1020 Highland Blvd., Moultrie.
The remains of Mr. Washington will lie-in-state at the church Saturday from 12 p.m. until the hour of the funeral for viewing.
Luke Strong and Son Mortuary
Moultrie (229) 890-1717
C.W. Brannon
ALBANY - C.W. Brannon, 72, of 279 Garrett Road died Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at his residence.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Thundering Springs Baptist Church with interment in Floral Memory Gardens. The Rev. Calvin King and the Rev. Giles Lovejoy will officiate.
A native of Opp, AL, Mr. Brannon had resided in the Albany area for the past 31 years. He was a member of Thundering Springs Baptist Church and retired from Flint River Textiles in 1990.
Survivors include his wife, Essie Lee Brown of Leesburg; four daughters, Jacqulin Crawford and her husband Leo of Lake City, FL, Brenda Taylor and her husband Greg of Centerville, GA, Stephanie Meraz and her husband Juan of Leesburg, Robbie McCoy and her husband David of Leesburg; 10 grandchildren, William Calhoun and his wife Angel, Eugene Calhoun and his wife Rita, Debra Crawford, Matthew Crawford, Tommy Cook, Katrina Hudgins, Crystal Bell, Rhiannon McCoy, Ariella Brannon, Jesus Hernandez and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors today from 6 to 8 p.m. Those desiring, please make memorials to Thundering Springs Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 190 Thundering Springs Road, Leesburg, GA 31763.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany (229) 883-4152
Angela Phillips Davis
ALBANY - Angela Phillips Davis, 22, of 421 Westover Blvd. Apt. H-17 died Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pentecostal Tabernacle of Christ in Albany with interment in Riverside Cemetery. Minister Joseph Anderson will officiate.
A native of Dougherty County, Mrs. Davis was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System. She was a graduate of Monroe Comprehensive High School and was a member of Help Ministries of Albany.
Survivors include her husband, Otis Davis; parents, Phyllis and Perry Reeves and Jimmy Phillips; grandparents, Vera and Phil Jordan and Vera Phillips and the late Walter Phillips; five sisters, Katrina (Eric) Taylor, Vontressa (Alonzo Wright) Jordan, Brittany Phillips, Barbra Phillips and Kawanda Holland; three brothers, Perry Eddie Reeves III, Cory Phillips (Kidney Donor) and Wayne Parks. Two very special friends, Lawanda Randall and Naimah Abdullah.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany (229) 436-3553
Florence Elizabeth Harris
ALBANY - Florence Elizabeth Harris, 48, of 1141 Dawson Road, Albany, died Friday, November 8, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Hill Church with interment in Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. Soloman Loud Jr. will officiate.
Survivors include two sisters, Billie Williams of Albany and Lt. Col. Eugenia Snead of Kuwait; two brothers, Eugene Harris of Albany and Lee Harris of Norfolk, VA; four aunts, Lula Willis of Leesburg, Betty Tracy Simpson, Alma Tracy Britton and Edna Mitchell, all of Albany.
The viewing will be 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. today.
Austin & Taylor Mortuary
Albany (229) 439-2273
