Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Merle Davis Allen
SYLVESTER - Merle Davis Allen, 76, of 205 N. McPhaul St., Sylvester, died Saturday, November 16, 2002 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held today (Sunday), 3 p.m. at Banks Funeral Chapel, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Dr. Tom Jacobs will officiate.
Mrs. Allen was born on April 14, 1926 in Worth County, GA to Johnny Burke Davis and Willie Corene Spurlock Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Sylvester. She was the widow of Olon Allen, who died February 5, 1983.
Survivors include two sisters, Lois Collier and Louise Sumner, both of Sylvester; two nieces and two nephews.
A daughter, Beverly Jean Allen and a son, James Kenneth Allen preceded in death.
The family will receive friends today (Sunday) from 2 p.m.-until the service hour.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester (229) 776-2055
Dorothy Elizabeth Bagley Bell
LEESBURG - Dorothy Elizabeth Bagley Bell, 82, of Leesburg died Friday, November 15, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Leesburg Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby Harrell will officiate.
A native of Columbus, GA, Mrs. Bell had lived in Leesburg for 45 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Leesburg and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was retired from Lee County Manufacturing where she worked for over 25 years and had been president and insurance clerk with the local AFL/CIO Textile Union. She and Mr. Bell celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 11.
Survivors include her husband, William Spencer Bell Jr., three sons, William Max Bell and his wife, Mary Alice, John Spencer Bell and his wife, Eva, all of Sylvester, Jimmy King Bell and his wife, Vickie of Marietta, a daughter, Martha Sue Collins and her husband, Mike of Leesburg, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
Those desiring may make memorials to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church of Leesburg, 135 Main Street, Leesburg, GA 31763.
The family is at the residence of Mike and Martha Sue Collins, 208 Groover Street, Leesburg and will receive friends today (Sunday), 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany (229) 883-4152
Alline T. Denby
LEESBURG - The funeral service of Alline T. (Ryals) Denby, 86, of Leesburg, who died Friday, November 15, 2002, will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jim Luttrell will officiate. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Southview Cemetery, Thomaston, GA.
A native of Thomaston, GA, Mrs. Denby moved to Albany in 1953, and had lived in Leesburg for the past five years. She was one of the first founding members of Mercedes Baptist Church and had worked for Coats and Clark Thread Mill as a machine operator for 23 years. Mrs. Denby was preceded in death by two sons, Myrell and Bruce Ryals, two daughters, Gwen McIlhenny and Wyoline Degler, one granddaughter, Christine, and three great-grandsons, Johnathan, Jake and Paul.
Survivors include a daughter, Gayle (Ryals) Cox of Albany; 18 grandchildren, two adoptive grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday after the funeral service at the funeral home.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
Mae Redmond Ramsey
ALBANY - Mae Redmond Ramsey, 67, of Kenesaw, NE, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002.
The funeral service will be held today (Sunday), 3 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern with interment in Thundering Springs Cemetery. Dr. Ron Baxley will officiate.
A native of Lee County, Mrs. Ramsey lived in Lee County and Dawson before moving to Kenesaw. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, former manager of the Swanee Swifty Store on US 19 where she worked for 18 years and had worked at Oxford Manufacturing in Dawson for a number of years.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon R. Pochis, a son, Charles Ramsey, both of Kenesaw, NE, two brothers, Mount Redmond of Pelham, and Al Redmond of Dawson, and six grandchildren, Jenny Williams of Albany, Vivian Ramsey of Richmond, VA, James Ramsey of Pensacola, FL, Cassandra Mae Ramsey, Jessica Ramsey, and Victoria Ramsey all of Kenesaw, NE.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany (229) 883-4152
Ronnie E. Day
FITZGERALD - Ronnie E. Day, 48, of Fitzgerald, died Friday, November 15, 2002. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Salem Cemetery, both in Fitzgerald. Visitation will be held today (Sunday), from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Paulk Funeral Home
Fitzgerald (229) 423-2033
Emily Juanita Smith Ingram
DONALSONVILLE - Emily Juanita Smith Ingram, 73, of Colquitt passed away Friday, November 15, 2002 at Miller County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held today (Sunday) at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville with interment at Union Missionary Baptist Cemetery on Highway 91 in Colquitt, with the Rev. Billy Dawson officiating.
Mrs. Ingram was born in Seminole County on June 22, 1929 to Turner Thomas and Maggie Dickson Smith. She went to school in Seminole County and was a seamstress and certified nursing assistant for many years before retiring. She married Fred C. Ingram on March 23, 1946, who preceded her in death October 10, 1997. She was a member of Unity Church of God, where she taught Sunday School for over 20 years and sung in the choir.
She is survived by four daughters, Elaine and David Benefield of Rehobeth, AL, Harriett Johnson of Donalsonville, Vicki Knight of Blakely, and Peggy and Ricky Deal of Dothan, AL; two brothers, Russell Smith and Lynn Smith, both of Donalsonville; one sister, Christine Cross of Jakin; nine grandchildren, Rhonda Nemish, Denise Cape, Ledon Johnson, Renee Hunt, Brandon Benefield, Mimi Jones, Ashley Deal, Ciara Deal and Rhett Deal; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by four brothers, Bill Smith, Bob Smith, John Smith and Duke Smith; three sisters, Evelyn Hobbs, Geraldine Halks, Reba Enfinger and Inez Benton.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Smith, Ricky Deal, Chris Jones, David Benefield, Ledon Johnson and Steve Cape.
Flowers accepted or contributions to Unity Church of God, 5096 Unity Church Road, Iron City, GA 39859.
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home
Donalsonville (229) 524-2789
Wilbur Louis White
BAINBRIDGE - Wilbur Louis White, 87, of Bainbridge, died Friday, November 15, 2002.
Funeral services will be held today (Sunday), 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Bainbridge, with burial in Oak City Cemetery. Dr. Richard Davis and Dr. Leroy C. Spinks will officiate.
Mr. White was born May 12, 1915 in Decatur County, GA, the son of William Edmond White and Laura Partain White. He graduated from Attapulgus High School and served in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) during World War II. He married Josephine Pringle on August 7, 1938. He served as a Deputy Sheriff in Decatur County from 1949-56 and was a retired fuel oil inspector for the Department of Agriculture. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bainbridge and the Baracca Sunday School Class. He was formerly active in the Bainbridge Kiwanis Club and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda W. Tibbets.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Pringle White of Bainbridge; a son, Rudy White and his wife, Gail of Stockbridge; a daughter, Jackie W. Stockbarger, and her husband, Fred of Port Charlotte, FL; seven grandchildren, Laura Barnes of Colonial Heights, VA, Kenney White of Simpsonville, SC, Andy White of Stockbridge, Clinton Stockbarger, Spenser Stockbarger, Westley Stockbarger, and Allyson Stockbarger, all of Port Charlotte, FL; and five great-grandchildren, Jeremy George, Courtney Barnes, and Ashley Barnes, all of Colonial Heights, VA, Kenzie White of Simpsonville, SC, and Collin White of Stockbridge, GA.
Active pallbearers are Kenney White, Andy White, Clinton Stockbarger, Spenser Stockbarger, Westley Stockbarger, and Jeremy George; and honorary pallbearers, Baracca Sunday School Class.
Memorials contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1512-1 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707.
Ivey Funeral Home
Bainbridge (229) 246-3232
Allen Eugene Sadler
DALEVILLE, AL - Allen Eugene Sadler, 63, of Daleville, AL, died Friday evening, November 15, 2002, in W.F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, AL.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 17, 2002, from Daleville United Methodist Church with the Rev. John McCullough officiating. Interment followed the service in Daleville Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Sadler was a native of Georgia, lived in Huntsville, AL, for 24 years, and moved to Daleville five years ago. He was retired from the United States Army and a member of Daleville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Franklin Sadler and one brother, Thomas Edward Sadler.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen Windham Sadler, Daleville, AL; three daughters, Pam Klias and Martha Benton, both of Albany, and Kim Sellers of Climax; two sons, Keith Sadler of Newnan, GA, and Allen Franklin Sadler of Virginia Beach, VA; his mother, Pauline Sadler of Oakfield, GA; one brother, Frank Sadler of Troy, AL; and 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Daleville United Methodist Church, 44 South Daleville Ave., Daleville, AL 36322.
Holman Funeral Home
Ozark, AL 334/774-5348
James Paul Williams
SYLVESTER - James Paul Williams, 83, of Sylvester died Sunday, November 17, 2002 at Sylvester Health Care. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester (229) 776-2055
Charley Eugene Brooks Sr.
CAMILLA - Charley Eugene (Gene) Brooks Sr., 77, of 10688 GA Hwy. 93, Sale City, died Saturday, November 16, 2002 at his residence after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today (Monday) at Sale City Baptist Church with burial in Sale City Cemetery. The Revs. Ronald Barrett and Frank Green will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Rex Shiver, Darrell Simmons, Melvin Perkins, James Fillyaw, Ronnie Hatcher and Brad Miller.
Born November 2, 1925 in Mitchell County, Mr. Brooks was a member of Sale City Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Brooks was a World War II veteran and served in the Merchant Marines, U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Air Force and Carlton Company of Albany. He was a Mason and a member of the VFW. He was the son of the late Charlie P. and Alpha Smith Brooks and John and Ellie Bozeman.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Retha S. Brooks of Sale City; son, Charley E. (Chuck) Brooks Jr. and daughter-in-law, Velvet of Doerun; daughter, Kathy Connell and son-in-law, Dan of Sale City, daughter, Lisa Saunders and son-in-law, Jim of Albany, daughter, Traci Nitschke and son-in-law, John of Valdosta; sisters, Mary Taylor and Hazel Glass of Montgomery, AL, Geneva Cozine of Bossier City, LA, and Marie Bullard of Lake Blackshear, GA; grandchildren, Clayton Eugene Brooks, Zac Connell, Jay and Anna Marie Saunders, Maeley and Mary Kathryn Nitschke; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA, 31703.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home
Camilla (229) 336-5111
Andy Hornsby Miller
MADISON, GA - Andy Hornsby Miller, 63, of Madison, GA, died Saturday, November 16, 2002.
Funeral services will be held today, 3:30 p.m. at Madison Baptist Church in Madison, with burial on Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. in Friendship Memorial Gardens in Donalsonville. Dr. Jim Ross and the Rev. Robert Anderson will officiate.
Mr. Miller was born on July 14, 1939 in Miller County, GA, to the late William Jefferson Miller and Essie Hornsby Miller. He was a service representative.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia M. Miller of Madison; two daughters, Andrea Bradley of Dalton, Merrie Susan Barnett of Cartersville; a son, Mark A. Miller of Oakwood; two brothers, Harvard Miller of Colquitt and Don Miller of Salisbury, NC; a sister, Doris Donalson, Colquitt; and eight grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of to the American Diabetes Association.
Simmons Funeral Home
Madison 706/342-1615
Pauline N. Wools
CAMILLA - Pauline N. (Howell) Wools, 87, of 300 Ingleside Drive, Albany, GA, died Sunday, November 17, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church of Pelham with burial in the church cemetery.
Born March 7, 1915 in Mitchell County, Mrs. Wools was a homemaker and cosmetician and member of El Bethel Baptist Church of Tampa, FL. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Americus NeSmith Faircloth. Mrs. Wool was married to the late Jack Wools and was preceded in death by her first husband, Edison Howell; two daughters, Ramona McCarthy and Betty Lou Lee; a sister, Sadie Godwin; and a brother, Lawrence Faircloth.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Olen Baucom of Albany; a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and JoAnn Howell of Zephryhills, FL; a sister, Trummie Godwin of Cairo; grandchildren, Mike McCarthy, Steve McCarthy, Timothy McCarthy, Donna Justice, Keith Howell, Robin Broome, Paul Baucom, Eric Lee, Mary Ann Lee and Jason Lee; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today (Monday) at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home
Camilla (229) 336-5111
Nancy Ann Bruner Dubeau
LAWRENCEVILLE - Nancy Ann Bruner Dubeau, 76, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Albany, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2002.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, GA. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. today at the funeral home with a funeral service at 7 p.m.
A native of Ft. Worth, Texas, Mrs. Dubeau was a resident of Albany from 1959 until 1999. After raising two children, Nancy managed House of Textiles in Albany from its opening until her retirement. She was an active member of the Albany community volunteering with various organizations such as St. Clair's Soup Kitchen and the local American Cancer Society chapter. She served as a past director of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and was an active parishioner at St. Teresa's Catholic Church. From 1999, until her death, she lived in retirement communities in the Atlanta area. She first resided at Chambrel of Roswell then later at Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Joe) Dubeau and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ross E. Bruner.
Survivors include a son, James E. Dubeau and wife Debbie Taylor Dubeau of Lilburn; daughter, Susan Dubeau Powell and husband Bill Powell of League City, Texas; sister, Dot Spear of Rockland, ME; six grandchildren, Billy Powell of League City, Texas, Christina Powell of Austin, Texas, T.J. Dubeau of Alpharetta, David Dubeau of Lilburn, Gretchen Childs of Loganville, and Brock Taylor of Atlanta; three great-grandchildren, Noah Reid Dubeau and Alex Rachael Dubeau, both of Alpharetta, and Chase Walker Childs of Loganville.
Pallbearers include David Dubeau of Lilburn, T.J. Dubeau of Alpharetta, Billy Powell of League City, Texas, John Reed of Atlanta, Brock Taylor of Atlanta, and Walker Childs of Loganville. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert F. Crawford of Albany, Ken L. Davis of Albany, and Al Leferink of Ft. Worth, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Teresa's Scholarship Fund for Children Needing Assistance, 421 Edgewood Lane, Albany, GA 31707, The American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Wages & Sons - Gwinnett Chapel
Lawrenceville 770/277-4550
L.E. Raines
SYLVESTER - L.E. Raines, 76, of 709 Pearson Road, Sylvester, died Monday, November 18, 2002, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
A native of Worth County, Mr. Raines was born September 12, 1926. He had lived in Worth County most of his life. He was a retired mechanic and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel Lloyd Raines and Joe Newell Raines and a granddaughter, Carol Summerall.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell Farmer Raines of Sylvester; two sons, Larry E. Raines of Hahira and Raymond Raines of Brunswick; seven daughters, Linda R. Luke of Jackson, Sandra R. Goodbread of Brunswick, Marsha Raines of Albany, Kathy R. Fletcher of Omega, Willow R. Bennett of Brunswick, Dona R. Duckworth of Sylvester, and Betty Raines of Albany; two brothers, Earl Raines and Clayton Raines, both of Sylvester; two sisters, Grace Evans of Sycamore and Elnora McDonald Watkins of Valdosta; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester (229) 776-2055
Milus Warren
ALBANY - Milus Warren, 77, of 427-B West Lincoln Avenue died Sunday, November 17, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany
