Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Jenks Gibson Jr.
DAWSON - Jenks Gibson Jr., 54, of 608 S. Maple Street, Newton, died Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Thankful Baptist Church in Newton with interment in the church cemetery.
Ward Funeral Home
Dawson (229) 995-5853
Joseph Lee Hill
AMERICUS - Joseph Lee Hill, 88, of 117 Stonewall Drive, Americus, died Thursday, December 12, 2002, at Sumter Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church in Sumter County with interment in Mt. Creek A.M.E. Church Cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus (229) 924-2958
Mary Hicks Hodges
PELHAM - Mary Hicks Hodges was born July 17, 1922, in Mitchell County, GA, to the late Rev. John and Frances Hicks. She departed this life Monday, December 16, 2002, at Palmyra Medical Centers in Albany.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Pelham Memorial Gardens.
She was a member and faithful and dutiful worker of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in Mitchell County. She served as Junior Mother of the Church, president of Senior Mission and as an usher. She served in numerous clubs and auxiliaries: Christian Travel Club, Colorful Auxiliary, Home Mission Society.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories one loving son, John Rogers (Malinda) Moment of Pelham, GA; one dear sister, Maggie Sherman of Whigham, GA; six grandchildren, Verdice (Herbert) Dudley, Alvin (Jocelyn) Moment of Albany, GA, Teresa Moment, Roger Hayward, Shirley Daniels, and Glenda Daniels of Pelham, GA; 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and four Godchildren, Alonzo (Amanda) Morman of Baconton, GA, Frank (Mary) Morman of Valdosta, GA, Althea (Bernard) Allen of Albany, GA; Rose Mary Davis of Pelham, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Thomas and Son Home For Funerals
Pelham (229) 294-4869
Clifford James Holley
ASHBURN - Clifford James Holley, 49, of 203 Barber Avenue, Ashburn, died Friday, December 13, 2002, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at New Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Ashburn with interment in Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn.
Shipp's Funeral Home
Ashburn (229) 567-3101
John Kelly
BAINBRIDGE - John Kelly, 92, of Bainbridge, died Thursday, December 19, 2002, at Bainbridge Health Care.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Chapel with interment in Cool Spring Cemetery.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge (229) 246-4411
George Pierson Jr.
MOULTRIE - George Pierson Jr., 91, of 150 Tara Street, Moultrie, died Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Webb-Noonan Funeral Home with interment in Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton, Ohio.
Visitation will be 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday at Webb-Noona Funeral Home.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Moultrie (229) 985-3704
Lucious Pollard
DAWSON - Lucious Pollard, 85, of 1904 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA, died Friday, December 13, 2002, at Palmyra Park Nursing Home, Albany, GA.
The funeral will be at noon Saturday, December 21, 2002, at Highway To Heaven Church, 448 Walnut Street SE, Dawson, GA. Pastor L.B. Ingram is pastor.
The Rev. Freddie Castle will officiate. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery.
Mr. Pollard attended the public schools of Terrell County, GA. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in World War II and was honorably discharged. Later he worked as a carpenter until his health failed.
Left to cherish his memory are two devoted daughters, Shirley Bell Williams (Lawrence) of Columbus, GA, and Eleanor Bell Waller of Tifton, GA; four grandchildren, Herbert Bernard Bell (Dot), and Meshaun Bell Judge of Columbus, GA, Marvin McKendall Waller and Michael Steven Waller, both of Tifton, GA; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mattie Sue Pollard and Jaratha Griffin Pollard; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; a devoted nephew, John Pace (Mary) and a very devoted niece, Annie Pollard, of Dawson, GA.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-5895
Ida Mae Colbert Rawls
DAWSON - Ida Mae Colbert Rawls, 86, of 386 NE 7th Avenue, Dawson, died Saturday, December 14, 2002, at her residence.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 41 South, Morgan, GA. The Rev. Isaiah Cheathem, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson, GA.
Ida Rawls attended the public schools of of Stewart County, GA.
Survivors are, a loving and devoted family; son, Glover Weston, Peggy Griffin, both of Dawson, GA. A grandson she reared as her own son, Corey Whitfield (Erika) of Toronto, Canada; granddaughter, Carolyn (James O.) Sullivan of Woodbine, GA. A host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, godchildren and many sorrowing friends.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-5895
Virginia McHan Shellhouse
CUTHBERT - The funeral service of Virginia McHan Shellhouse, 79, of Cuthbert who died Wednesday, December 18, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today from the graveside in East View Cemetery.
Lunsford Funeral Home
Cuthbert (229) 732-2148
Daisy Mae Sherman
CORDELE - Funeral services for Daisy Mae Sherman of Cordele who died Monday, December 16, 2002, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Morris Tabernacle Baptist Church with burial in Bethel Cemetery.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Cordele (229) 273-2683
Lillie Pearl Thomas
PELHAM - Lillie Pearl Thomas, 75, of 460 Church Street, Pelham, died Thursday, December 19, 2002, at Palmyra Medical Centers in Albany.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Thomas and Son Home For Funerals
Pelham (229) 294-4869
Desi Cornelius Watson
DAWSON - Desi Cornelius Watson "Gabby" of 932 Flint River Street, NE, Dawson, GA, died Monday, December 16, 2002, at Sumter Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Beulahland Missionary Baptist Church, 732 Lemon Street, NE, Dawson, GA. The Rev. Lanoris Dixon, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
He attended the public schools of Terrell County, GA, and graduated in the class of 1987.
Desi joined the United States Marine Corp November 11, 1987, and served his country until he was honorably discharged in July 1990. He worked for Stevens Industries for a number of years, after which he was employed at Cooper Tires in Albany, GA, until his health failed.
Desi is survived by his daughter, Dana L. Watson; mother, Lucrecia Watson; sister, Lucenda Verdell Harvey (Rubin), all of Dawson, GA. He grew up as the brother to his nieces and nephews, Shirley Amos, Nathaniel Watson (Daisy), both of Dawson, GA, Theresa Burks, Cynthia Neal (McArthur), Helen Harvey and Rubin Harvey Jr., all of Dawson, GA; Felix Irving of Valdosta, GA, and Frank Harvey (Stacy) of Albany, GA. He is also mourned by a devoted great niece, Takila Harvey of Dawson, GA; cousin/friend, Leonard Weaver of Dawson, GA. A host of sorrowing friends. One special friend, Vette Powell of Dawson, GA. He will also be greatly missed and loved by Katresa Aaron.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Dawson (229) 995-5895
Devon Butler
ALBANY - The funeral service of Devon Butler, 54, of 5610 Florida Short Route, Dawson, who died Thursday, December 19, 2002, will be conducted at 10 a.m. today at Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Roberts and the Rev. Gerald Ross will officiate. Interment will follow in Leary City Cemetery. Rhett Butler, Hunter Butler, Don Butler, Stan Roberts, Damon Roberts and Todd Winder will serve as pallbearers.
A native and life long residence of Albany, Mr. Butler was a Baptist and had been employed with Oxford Construction Company as asphalt manager for the past twenty five years.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Butler of Dawson; his mother, Loraine Butler of Dawson; a son, Chris Butler of Dawson; a sister, Dinah Gay of Albany; three brothers, Donnie Butler and Tony Butler, both of Albany and Johnny Butler of Jackson, MO; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, Dougherty-Lee Unit, 1507 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
Reva Thompson Davis
ALBANY - The funeral service of Reva Thompson Davis, 72, of 2521 Homestead Ave., Albany, who died Friday, December 20, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mathews Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Paul Wilkes will officiate. Interment will follow in Sardis Cemetery in Colquitt County.
A native of Mitchell County, Mrs. Davis had lived in Albany since 1990, moving here from Atlanta, GA. She was a retired medical receptionist and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, John F. Davis; daughter, Harriett Davis Smith; grandson, John Kevin Smith and his wife, Erica, all of Albany; two great-grandchildren, Presley Taylor Smith and Bryce Davis Smith, both of Albany; a sister, Shirley Odom of Albany; a brother, Carl Thompson of Macon; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton L. and Rosa Davis Thompson, one brother, and four sisters.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Mathews Funeral Home.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
Virginia Owens Lanier
ALBANY - With the death of Virginia Owens Lanier, Albany has lost one of its most gracious and charming citizens.
Mrs. Lanier died December 17th at her residence after a long illness. She was the widow of Hollis Lanier Sr. and was born on February 3, 1909, the daughter of Annie and Dawson Owens of Albany.
Mrs. Lanier attended Ward Belmont Academy, Wesleyan College and the University of California at Berkley.
She was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she was a member of the Daughters of the King. She was a charter member of the Albany Hospital League and a member of the Albany Charity League and the National Society of the Colonial Dames in the State of Georgia. Mrs. Lanier was a lifetime member of Radium Country Club and Doublegate Country Club in Albany and the Capital City Club in Atlanta.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Owens Lanier and a son, Hollis Lanier Jr.; two grandchildren, Hollis Lanier III and Mildred Caroline Lanier.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany
Mattie Mae Powell
SYLVESTER - Mattie Mae Powell, 96, of 602 S. Washington Street, Sylvester, died Tuesday, December 17, 2002, at Sylvester Health Care.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in Shepherds Gardens.
The body will lie-in-state from 2 p.m. until the funeral hour.
Fields Funeral Home
Sylvester (229) 776-5649
Hessie Mae Washington
SYLVESTER - Hessie Mae Washington, 70, of 150 Peachtree Street, Warwick, died Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at Crisp Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Ft. Early Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
The body will lie-in-state from noon until the funeral hour.
Fields Funeral Home
Sylvester (229) 776-5649
Vanyssa Brown
TIFTON - Vanyssa Brown, 32, of Tifton, died Thursday, December 19, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Southview Mortuary
Tifton (229) 387-7046
Dennis Hayes Cade
AMERICUS - Dennis Hayes Cade, 48, of 115-B Holley Street, Desoto, died Tuesday, December 17, 2002, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Desoto with interment in Council Cemetery in Desoto.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus (229) 924-2958
