Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Marie Y. Roseen of Albany died June 27, 2007 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Mrs. Roseen was born in Moultrie, GA., but had lived in Albany most of her adult life. The funeral will be Monday, July 2, 2007 at Mathews Funeral Home, 3206 Gillionville Road, Albany. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Earl Steffens officiating. A private interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery with Pastor Charles Thompson officiating.
Mrs Roseen was retired from US Civil Service. She was an inventory control specialist at the Marine Corps Logistic Base and the Tank Automotive Command in Detroit, Michigan.
Marie was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Following her retirement, church and church activities were an important part of her life. Marie loved her church; she loved her congregation.
Marie was grateful for the many blessings received from God throughout her life. Unfortunately, good health was not one of them. Marie has endured numerous health problems in recent years, but her positive attitude and remarkable resiliency has allowed her to bounce from one hospitalization after another to continue to live and enjoy life to its fullest.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Marie was a believer; Marie is a believer! She is now in Heaven with her maker. No aches, no pain. Her health problems are no more. At last, she is at peace.
Mrs. Roseen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bronnie Yawn, and by her previous husbands, George E. Weeks, Sr. and Clarence L. Haas. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Roseen of Albany.
Surviving children are George E. Weeks, Jr. (Stacey); Jerry Weeks; Janis Weeks Pelham all of Albany; Walter “Cleve” Weeks (Pam) of McDonough, GA.; Deborah Haas Miller, Baltimore, MD; Kathryn Roseen Chugtai (Hafeez) of Joliet, IL; and Bill Roseen (Lenora) of Lilburn, GA.
Surviving grandchildren are George E. Weeks, III “Trey” (Nicole);Robert Leppert; Jason Weeks; Mariah Weeks; Nicolas Weeks;, Jamie Marie Pelham; Robert D. Roseen; and Chris Curtis; as well as several great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a very special nephew and niece/daughter, Wesley and Jackie Pantone of Albany.
In many ways Marie was prepared to die, but she didn’t want go go just yet. There were still things to do, family to care for, grand-babies to be held, and friends to bid a final farewell-old friends, new friends, church friends, and the special friends of her beloved No Name Dinner Club. To each she would say, “Good-by for now, until we meet again.” Amen!
The family will receive friends at the Roseen residence, 4420 La Costa Drive, Albany. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Building Fund, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1508 Whispering Pines Road, Albany, Georgia, 31707; to the Cleveland Clinic or to your charity of choice.
The graveside funeral service of William Oren Smothers, Jr., of 174 First Rd., Leesburg, GA., infant son of William Oren Smothers, Sr. and Bonnie Jean Kirby Smothers, who died Friday August 24, 2007 at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital will be conducted Tuesday August 28, 2007 at 10:00AM at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Chuck Smith will officiate.
Survivors in addition to the parents are a sister, Dakota Smothers, Leesburg, GA., maternal grandparents, Victor and Karen Boone, Americus, GA., paternal grandmother, Lucille Smothers, Leesburg, GA., paternal great-grandparents, Charles and Gloria Renner, Albany, GA. and an aunt and uncle, Sheila and Gary Rudd, Leesburg, GA.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7 p.m. at 9 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of Ruby Mae Statham, 92, of 2717 Lonesome Rd, Albany, GA, who died Thursday, February 7, 2008 at her residence, will be conducted Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at Avalon United Methodist Church. Rev. Ken Myers will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
A native of Sale City, GA, Mrs. Statham had resided in Albany since 1941 moving from Manchester, GA. She was formerly employed at Coats & Clark and had been a secretary at Sylvester Road Elementary School. She was a member of Avalon United Methodist Church, U.M.W. and the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, David Vinson Statham and a great-great-grandson, Brian Kovach.
Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Dorothy Statham McClain and Aubrey, Albany, GA, three granddaughters and their husbands, Dana Hendley and Willis, Albany, GA, Laura Lancaster and Robert, Cumming, GA, Tina Anthony and Keith, Leesburg, GA, fourteen great-grandchildren, Sara K. Hendley, Beth Beall and her husband, Jonathan, Rebecca Kovach and her husband, Zach, Mary K. Hendley and her fiancée, Brad Basco, John F., Joshua L. and Abby Hendley all of Albany, GA, Emmilee M., Amelia M., Ethan V., Aubrey E. Lancaster all of Cumming, GA, Rachael E. Anthony, of Valdosta, GA, Allison P. Anthony and Hannah C. Anthony both of Leesburg, GA, two great-great- grandchildren, Arwyn E. Kovach and Isaac Kovach both of Albany, GA, a brother, Roscoe M. Corley, of Palmetto, FL, a sister, Rosa C. Bob, of Lexington, AL, a sister-in-law, Joyce Corley, of Douglasville, GA, a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the funeral hour at Avalon United Methodist Church.
Those desiring may make donations to: Avalon United Methodist Church, 3108 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31721 or Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31703.
The memorial service of Mary Louise Holley, 61, of 2706 Robin Hood Drive, Baconton who died Monday, April 30, 2007, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Moye will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.
A native of Terrell County, Mrs. Holley had resided in Albany for most of her adult life. She was a waitress at Cracker Barrel and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Martha (Mathis) Brown and a brother, James F. Brown.
Survivors include two daughters, Terri Hasty and her husband, Steve of Dawson and Frankie Summerford of Baconton, two sons, Lee Holley of Atlanta and Joshua Holley of Albany, a brother, Billy Brown of Albany and four sisters, Duckye Goodwin of Charleston, S.C. and Frances Brown of Bonneau, S.C., Nancy Ziemecki and Betty Mathis both of Albany, six grandchildren, Victoria Summerford, Ashley Summerford, Jeffrey Reeves, Kristi Hasty, Bill Hasty and Joshua Holley, Jr. and three great-grandchildren.
Alfred “Al” James Greenia, 75, died at his residence on June 15, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 20, 1932, in Highgate Center, Vermont, to the late Peter Napoleon and Edith Martel Greenia. Al was in the US Army from 1949 until his retirement at Ft. Benning in 1969. He served in Vietnam (67-68) with Co. 4th Bn. (M) 23rd Inf. (Tomahawks) receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.
Mr. Greenia moved with his family to Albany from Morrison, TN in 1984. He had been employed with St. Teresa’s Church and school for fourteen years and had been self-employed in a general repair and construction business since his move to Albany. Al was a life-time member of the VFW Post No. 2785.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Jean Tice Greenia, children Debra (Donnie) Ward of Opelika, AL Jennifer Ann Greenia of Albany, GA, Jason McConnell of Opelika, AL, Greg Greenia of Amite, LA, Patrick Greenia of Tallahasee, FL, Judi McConnell (Jean-Paul) Famin of Verdun sur Garonne, France, Jennifer McConnell Sanavitis (Mike) of Naples, FL, four grandchildren, Christopher McConnell of Canton, IL, Jackson McConnell of Opelika, AL, Max Famin of Verdun sur Garonne, France and Graham Sanavitis of Naples, FL.
He is also survived by a sister, Gloria Greenia Gardner of Mineville, New York, three brothers, Frederick (Marianne) Greenia of Highgate Center, VT, Earl (Ellie) Greenia of St. Albans, VT and Robert Greenia of Agawam, MA. He is further survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially his fellow bingo players. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Zara Bailey Greenia, daughter Susan Greenia, sisters Marion Greenia LaPan, Mable Greenia Barr, Viola Greenia Herlem, Barbara Greenia Peretta and a brother, Verle Greenia.
Funeral services for Alfred J. Greenia will be held 10:00 A.M.Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Mathews Funeral Home Chapel, 3206 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA. The Rev. Jerry Willis pastor of Pointe North Baptist Church will officiate. Following the chapel services, a military service will be held at the rostrum of Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, GA. Burial will be at the Andersonville National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established in his name at the Albany Community Hospice, 2332 Lakepark Drive, Albany, GA 31707.
We would like to thank all the staff of the Albany Hospice Nursing Association for their help and support.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of Charles W. Reed, Sr., 88, of Albany, who died August 11, 2007 at The Presbyterian Home in Quitman, GA, will be conducted Monday at 3:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Alan McDaniel will officiate. A private family interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native of Muscogee County, Mr. Reed was raised in Columbus and had resided in Albany since 1951 moving from McRae, GA. He was a World War II Navy veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre.
Mr. Reed was employed with Lance, Inc. and retired after thirty years as a district manager. After his retirement, he was a constant figure at and served as Vice President of Reed True Value Hardware. Mr. Reed was widower of Pearl Catherine Reed and was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his two sons and their wives, Charles (Buddy) and Toinette Reed of St. Simon’s Island, GA and Gary and Paula Reed of Albany, GA, a sister, Connie Shockley of Waverly Hall, GA, seven grandchildren, Peyton (Lisa) Reed of Dahlonega, GA, Charles W. (Melanie) Reed III of Lawrenceville, GA, Katherine Toinette Reed of Columbia, SC, Shannon (Jerry) Payne of Albany, GA, Heather (Grant) Chesnut of Forsyth, GA, Ryan (Sarah) Harris of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Chuck (Tracy) Harris of Tallahassee, FL and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. today (Sunday) at Mathews Funeral Home.
Those desiring may make contributions to The Presbyterian Home, P.O. Drawer 909, Quitman, GA, 31643.
The graveside service of Timothy Brian Darnall, 17, of Albany who died Monday, September 10, 2007 will be conducted Friday at 10:00 A.M. at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev Chuck Smith will officiate.
A native of Panama City, FL, Timothy had resided in Albany since 1994 moving from Port St. Joe, FL with his family. He was employed with a construction company and was a member of Kinchafoonee Baptist Church.
Survivors include his father, Kenneth Paul Darnall, Jr. of Howards Creek, FL, his mother, Angele Kennedy of Albany, GA, three sisters, Tasha Kennedy, Judiann Saas both of Gulf Port, MS and Pauleena Darnall of Albany, GA, two brothers, Frank Kennedy of Gulf Port, MS and Kenneth Saas of Albany, GA.
The funeral service of Lloyd Branson, 75, of 212 Frost Street, Albany, GA who died February 2, 2008 at Sylvester Health Care will be conducted Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Stilwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native of Long County, GA, Mr. Branson had lived in Albany since 1958 moving from Lake City, FL. He was a retired Fork Lift Mechanic with Georgia-Pacific Paper Company and was a vendor at Kitty’s Flea Market for many years. Mr. Branson was a Marine Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, a member Church of God Church of Prophecy, Eulonia, GA and was a member of East Albany C.B. Club.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Branson of Albany, children, Angie Johnston and her husband, Scott of Douglasville, GA., Gwen Sharpe of Waynesboro, GA, Beverly Faye Davis of Darien, GA, Lester R. Jackson of Hawaii and Lionel R. Jackson of Unadilla, GA four grandchildren, Jessica Farrell, Jeffrey Bodley, Amanda Johnston and Heather Johnston, two great-grandchildren, Cayden Bingham and Chase Farrell, a brother, Danny Branson of Darien, GA and a sister, Ida Rowe of Townsend, GA.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. today (Monday) at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of Timothy “TJ” John Ruley, 54, of Albany, who died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Phoebe Putney Hospital, will be conducted Tuesday May 22, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Chuck Smith will officiate.
A native of Las Vegas, NM, Mr. Ruley had lived in Albany since 1988, moving here from Clovis, NM. He was the owner and operator of “Sweet Dreams Lingerie and Tanning” in Albany and “Southern Tanz” in Sylvester. He was also the owner of Pa-Tims Ice Cream as well as the owner of the original Pa Tims racing collectables, and an avid Nascar fan.
Mr. Ruley served in the US Army, and worked for Santa Fe Railroads, Gulf and Ohio Railroads, and Georgia-Florida Rail Net where he retired after 26 years of service. He was the founder of a Hepatitis C support group in Albany called “Awareness Matters.”
Survivors include his wife Shelby Ruley of Albany, his father, Robert Ruley of Albuquerque, NM, two sisters, Robin Sotolo and her husband, Joseph, of Louisiana, Laura Speer and her husband, Greg, of Corralos, NM two stepsons, Edwin Bennett and his wife, Susan, of Leesburg and Keith Bennett and his wife, Lisa, of Panama City Beach, FL., two stepdaughters, Leah Bryant and her husband, Dean, of Leesburg and Lori Bennett of Dublin, TX., nine step-grandchildren, Ryan Bennett, Allyson Bennett, Mitchell Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Jacob Bryant, Linzee Bryant, Nicole Bennett, Cody Bennett and Chase Bennett, two step- great- grandchildren, Chloe French and Madison Arms, three nieces, Cindy Senn, Kelly Ann Speer and Erica Speer, two nephews, Garret Speer and Mathew Hartline, a number of other nieces and nephews, and a special friend of the family, Mona Higgs.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M until 8:30 PM Monday (today) at Mathews Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1512-6 Gillionville Rd, Albany, GA 31721
