Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
George R. Rhine
RICHLAND - George R. Rhine, 57, of Detroit, MI, died Saturday, December 7, 2002. Funeral services will be held today (Monday), 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
T.V. Williams Funeral Home
Richland (229) 887-3369
Davis C. Sims
FITZGERALD - Davis C. Sims, 80, of Fitzgerald, died Sunday, December 15, 2002 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Fitzgerald.
Born on September 19, 1922 in Oglethorpe County, GA, Mr. Sims was the son of the late Selma S. Sims and Cornelia Stewart Sims. He was a retired conductor for the CSX Railroad and was a realtor with Roanoke Realty. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fitzgerald. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Sims had lived in Fitzgerald most of his life. He was well known for his sky diving and parachutist accomplishments, including the 13th U.S. Military and Civilian with 3000 parachutes jumps. He was a sky diving instructor. He also was a Pioneer Free Fall Parachutist, a member of the U.S. Parachute Association and the South Georgia Parachutist Association. He was a member of VFW and American Legion and former member of the Jaycees and the Fitzgerald Rotary Club. He was also a member of South Georgia Touring Club and he was a Mason and Shriner.
Survivors include his wife, Linda L. Sims of Fitzgerald; a son, Alan C. Sims of Valdosta; a daughter, Vicki S. Harris of Fitzgerald; a brother, Max Sims of Augusta; a sister, Lou S. Turk of Waycross; two stepsons, Jimmy St. John of Fitzgerald and Joey and his wife, Tracy St. John of Box Springs, GA; grandchildren, Pam Langley and Chip Harris; and great-grandchild, Taylor Morgan.
Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his stepmother, Estelle H. Sims, and two brothers, Weldon and David Sims.
Visitation will be held today (Monday), from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Paulk Funeral Home
Fitzgerald (229) 423-2033
Edward B. Thomas Sr.
DAWSON - Edward B. Thomas Sr., "T'ninch", 92, of 875 Meadow Run Apts. No. 17, Dawson, died Thursday, December 12, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2002 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Donnie Ray Hall will officiate, burial will follow in Countyline Cemetery, both in Sasser.
"T'ninch" as he was affectionally called attended the public schools of Lee County. He was a member of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Sasser.
He leaves to mourn his passing, nine children, Eddie Thomas (Ann) of Sasser, Jerry Thomas (Eula) of Dawson, Geraldine Jones, Rethenia Hill (Jim), and John Thomas, all of Albany, Claude Thomas (Jean) of Newark, NJ, Edward Thomas Jr., Freddie Thomas and James Thomas, all of Ternton, NJ; and 24 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-5895
Michael Howard Whittle
MOULTRIE - Dr. Michael Howard Whittle, 68, of Moultrie, died Saturday, December 14, 2002. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, with burial in Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Moultrie (229) 985-3704
Katina Woumnm
BAINBRIDGE - Katina Woumnm, 30, of Tallahassee, FL, died Saturday, December 14, 2002. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Bruton Mortuary
Bainbridge (229) 246-6042
Willie Lee Young
DAWSON - Willie Lee Young, 59, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Dawson, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 in Chicago.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Albritten's Funeral Service. Pastor Ruth Rapier will give words of comfort. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Dawson.
He attended the public schools of Terrell County.
Left to cherish his memory are, a loving and special cousin, the Rev. Dr. Ruth Rapier of Chicago,IL; five brothers, Dea. Leonard Huckaby of Dawson, Ronnie Huckaby, Charles Huckaby, Terry Huckaby and Darrell Huckaby, all of Atlanta; five sisters, Flossie Powell of Lumpkin, Vera Ball, Sheraly Huckaby and Patsy Huckaby, all of Atlanta, and Bertha Benton of Jacksonville, FL; sisters-in-law, Susie Huckaby of Bronwood, Betty Huckaby of Dawson, and Claudia Huckaby of Atlanta; brothers-in-law, Lynn Powell of Lumpkin, and Ronnie Ball of Atlanta; aunts, Eula Pittman of Dawson, and Gertrude Smith of Birmingham, AL; uncles, Dea. A.J. Pittman of Dawson, and John Mahan of Atlanta; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-5895
Rochelle C. Bell
ALBANY - Rochelle C. Bell, 93, of 425 Robinson Ave., died Thursday, December 12, 2002 at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Hines Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, with burial in Sardis Cemetery in Dawson. The Rev. Dr. M.S. Cherry officiating.
Born July 3, 1909 in Terrell County, Mrs. Bell was a retired insurance agent and seamstress. She attended Terrell County Public Schools. She was a member of Hines Memorial C.M.E. Church, Modern Women Civic and Social Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary E. Crawford of Albany; a son, Lucious C. Bridges of Albany; and two nieces, Frances Williams of White Marsh, PA, and Geraldine Richardson of Hopkinsville, KY.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany
Wilburn Bridges
SYLVESTER - Wilburn (W.W.) Bridges, 77, of 557 Doerun Rd., Doerun, died Sunday, December 15, 2002, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cool Springs Baptist Church in Colquitt County with interment in Cool Springs Cemetery.
A native of Grady County, Mr. Bridges was born March 11, 1925. He was the son of Johnny and Carrie Morey Bridges. He had lived in Worth County for the past two years, moving from Doerun. He was the owner/operator of Bridges Remodeling. He was a member of Springhill Freewill Baptist Church in Mitchell County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Batson Bridges, July 8, 1999. A grandson, David Sadler, preceded him in death November 24, 1999.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and (Doug) Maher of Doerun and DeDe and (Sammy) Bowman of Albany; two stepsons, Jerry Allen of Albany and Johnny Farrow of Idaho; a stepdaughter, Ann Farrow of Alabama; brother, Charlie Bridges of Albany; sister, Gwenette Bowden of Albany; and a grandson, Samuel Wilburn Bowman.
The remains have been taken to the residence of Kay and Doug Maher, 557 Doerun Rd., Doerun, GA, where the family will receive friends.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester (229) 776-2055
Rushie Bell Brown-Boston
ALBANY - Rushie Bell Brown-Boston, 78, of 525 Residence Ave., Albany, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at Albany Health Care Center.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakie Hill Baptist Church with interment in Union Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby Chattmon, pastor, will officiate.
A native of Colquitt County, Mrs. Brown-Boston was born December 25, 1923. She was a homemaker and attended Baker County public schools. She was a former member of Mose Grove Baptist Church in Newton.
Survivors are a loving and devoted family: her husband, Johnny B. Boston; a stepson, John Henry Williams; two sisters, Willie Mae Price and Lucinda Maples, both of Albany; three brothers, Elmo Brown and James Brown, both of Albany, and Freddie Brown of Miami, FL; two stepsisters, Lucille Fields and Mary Davis, both of Atlanta; a brother-in-law, Willie and Doris Boston and family of Albany; two sisters-in-law, Grace Kelson of Albany and Eva Simmons of Stubenville, OH; two brothers and one sister preceded her in death, Hope Brown Jr., R.C. Brown, and Evana Missouri Felton; nine step-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends mourn her passing.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany
Barry Day
ALBANY - Barry Day, 53, of 1904 Jones Ave., Albany, died Sunday, December 15, 2002, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany
Eva Elizabeth Laramore
ALBANY - The funeral service of Eva Elizabeth Laramore, 81, of 124 Sneed Road, Leesburg, who died Monday, December 16, 2002, at her residence, will be conducted Wednesday 2 p.m. at Kinchafoonee Baptist Church. The Revs. Bobby Moye, Chuck Smith, Donnie Nix and Bob Prince will officiate. Interment will follow at Leesburg Cemetery.
A native and life long resident of Leesburg and the Albany area, Mrs. Laramore was a retired private duty nurse and retired civil service. She was a member of Kinchafoonee Baptist Church where she taught the Adult Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Golden Key Club at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Moses Laramore Jr. and her son, William Moses Laramore III.
Survivors include two grandsons, John Christopher (Chris) Laramore and his wife, Sunday of Leesburg and William Matthew Laramore of Leesburg; a granddaughter, Debbie Hofer and her husband, Bill of Fitzgerald; a daughter-in-law, Christine Laramore of Leesburg; three sisters, Faye Griffin of Dawson, Martha Knight of Albany and Lucille Kearse of Leesburg; a brother, Wayne Hammond of Tennessee; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The family will be at the residence of Chris and Sunday Laramore, 391 Gates Road, Leesburg, GA 31763.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
Robert Lee Mango
ALBANY - Robert Lee Mango, 47, of 2021 Antioch Road died Sunday, December 15, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Home
Albany
Thomas Otis McDonald Jr.
TUCKER - Thomas Otis McDonald Jr. of Tucker died Wednesday, December 11, 2002.
A native of Butts County, he was a retired steel construction engineering manager, a Navy veteran of both WW II and Korea and was a charter member of Briarlake Baptist Church.
He was predeceased by his wife, Grayce Estes McDonald.
He is survived by his children, Terri Pennino of Johns Island, S.C., and Thomas O. McDonald III of Decatur; grandchildren, Daniel Lewis and Joy Ellen Crim and great-grandchildren, Judson Kennedy Crim and Alexis Hope Grimm, also his sister, Rebecca M. Foster of Albany, GA.
Funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Pines at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Dr. J. Hoffman Harris officiating. Interment with military honors will follow.
Lowndes & McLane Funeral Home
Tucker 770/491-3021
Nelvie E. Nichols
ALBANY - The funeral service of Nelvie E. (Nick) Nichols of 501 Pine Avenue, who died Monday, December 16, 2002, at his residence, will be announced.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
Oscar West
ALBANY - Oscar West, 56, of 113 Old Smithville Road, Leesburg, died Monday, December 16, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Albany
Fannie Mae Alexander
TIFTON - Fannie Mae Alexander, 86, of Tifton died Sunday, December 15, 2002, at Sylvester Health Care.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Southview Mortuary
Tifton (229) 387-7046
Charles Burke
BAINBRIDGE - Charles Burke, 31, of 1514 Potter Street, Bainbridge, died Sunday, December 8, 2002, in Camilla.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Second Morning Star M.B. Church of Attapulgus with interment in Jonas Lobe Cemetery in Bainbridge.
Bruton Mortuary
Bainbridge (229) 246-6042
Louise Wynn Crozier
ASHBURN - Louise Wynn Crozier, 83, of Snellville died Saturday, December 14, 2002.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Perry Funeral Chapel with interment in Bethel Baptist Church cemetery.
Perry Funeral Chapel
Ashburn (229) 567-3366
Wesley Fuller Jr.
ARLINGTON - Wesley Fuller Jr., 74, of Rt. 2, Box 730, Old Edison Rd., Arlington, died Thursday, December 12, 2002, at Calhoun County Nursing Home.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Davis E. Chapel M.B. Church in Edison with interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Winns Funeral Home
Arlington (229) 725-4619
Leila J. Godwin
FITZGERALD - Leila J. Godwin, 90, of Irwinville died Sunday, December 15, 2002, at Osceola Nursing Home in Ocilla.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Irwinville Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Paulk Funeral Home
Fitzgerald (229) 423-2033
