Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Gilbert Glover Simmons Jr.
ALBANY - Gilbert Glover Simmons Jr., 36, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Albany, died Monday, December 30, 2002. His family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern Thursday from 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. His remains were cremated.
A native of Albany, Gil had lived in Jacksonville 10 years. He attended schools in Albany and graduated from Deerfield Windsor School. He attended Valdosta State University. Gill was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert G. Simmons and Kitty Royal Simmons.
Survivors include his wife, Kelly Simmons of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Adam Simmons of Albany; a sister, Rolanda S. Miller and her husband Dennis of Vero Beach, FL; and a nephew, Dalton Miller.
Those desiring may send memorials to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Uly C. Smith
ASHBURN - Uly C. Smith, 95, of 2504 Cherokee Drive, Albany, died Friday, December 27, 2002, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Ashburn with interment in Westview Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. James King will officiate.
A native of Jones County, Mr. Smith was born December 25, 1907. Mr. Smith was a lawn maintenance groundskeeper and was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Ashburn and served on the deacon board.
Survivors include a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Shipp's Funeral Home
Gail Collins Souter
SYLVESTER - Gail Collins Souter, 52, of Sumner died Tuesday, December 31, 2002, in the Tift Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Banks Funeral Chapel with interment in Pine Forest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Banks Funeral Home
Addie Laura Murphy Culpepper
PELHAM - Addie Laura Murphy Culpepper, 99, of 1001 Harmony Rd., Meigs, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002, at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Harmony Baptist Church with interment in Harmony Cemetery. The Rev. Jessie Alligood will officiate.
A native of Colquitt County, Mrs. Culpepper was born September 29, 1903. Her parents were the late Jimmie Russ Murphy and Robert Murphy. She was the widow of J.L. Culpepper. Mrs. Culpepper was a former store keeper, home care provider and homemaker. She was preceded in death by two sons, Joel Culpepper and D.R. "Bo" Culpepper; a grandson, Jim Culpepper; two sisters, Fonnie Johnson and Onie Wheeler; and two brothers, Roy Murphy and Paul Murphy.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Lamar "Buddy" Billings of Damascus; son and daughter-in-law, James Robert and Gloria Culpepper of Harmony; daughter and son-in-law, Lynette and Charles Crawford of Tallahassee, FL; daughter-in-law, Sara Culpepper of Harmony; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Cornelia Curry and Mary Rogers, both of Moultrie.
If you chose to make a contribution to a charity, please make it to Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery or Harmony Fellowship Hall Fund, at 1050 Harmony Rd., Meigs, GA 31765.
Braswell Funeral Home
Fannie Mae Huff Donaldson
CAMILLA - Fannie Mae Huff Donaldson, 72, of Waycross, formerly of Camilla, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002, at Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Robert Jester Mortuary
Joe Durham Sr.
AMERICUS - Joe Durham Sr., 79, of 520 West Church Street, Americus, died Sunday, December 29, 2002, at Sumter Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Plains with interment in the church cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Phyliss Lujean Moore
Bainbridge - Phyliss Lujean Moore, 51, of Americus, died Monday, December 30, 2002, in Americus.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bainbridge with interment in the church cemetery.
Ivey Funeral Home
Eddie Belle Rowland Ray
CORDELE - Eddie Belle Rowland Ray, 94, of Dothan, AL, died Monday, December 30, 2002, at her daughter's residence.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Cordele.
There will be a funeral service at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Dothan, AL.
The family will be at the home of the Rev. Bob and Nan Ledlow, 353 Creekside Drive, Dothan. Memorials may be made to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Handbell Fund, 2864-S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL 36305.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home
Robert L. Smith
CORDELE - Deacon Robert L. Smith of Cordele died Saturday, December 28, 2002.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with interment in Gibbs Chapel Cemetery.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Lora Weston
DAWSON - Lora Weston, 113, was born on July 31, 1889, in Terrell County, GA, and died Monday, December 23, 2002, at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2003, at ATOC African Methodist Episcopal Church, 368 6th Avenue NW, Dawson, GA. The Rev. E.X. King, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery in Dawson, GA.
Lora attended the public schools of Terrell County, GA. At an early age, she joined ATOC African Methodist Episcopal Church and served on many auxiliary until her health failed. She was a homemaker.
She leaves to cherish her memories; a loving son, Carl Weston (Odell) of Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren, Rosalind Miller, Sandra Weston, Ronnie Weston, Carleon Wiggins, Tony Weston and Lisa Weston, all of Jacksonville, FL; 19 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren, all of Jacksonville, FL; a cousin, Virginia Blackwell (Charlie, Sr.) and children and their family and a host of friends. A special friend, Theo Evans and wife, Lillie who was always there when needed with a smile on their faces, all of Dawson, GA.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Colon Chambers
ALBANY - Colon Chambers, 86, of 912 W. Whitney Ave., died Friday, December 27, 2002 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3, 2003, Bethel A.M.E. Church, with burial in Floral Memory Garden Cemetery. The Rev. Ernest Davis Jr. officiating.
Born January 11, 1916 in Lowndes County, AL, Mr. Chambers was a retired tractor mechanic. He was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, where he was a member of the usher board, a member of the trustee board; and also a Boy Scout leader. He attended Lowndes County, AL, public schools.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Holloway of Orange Village, OH, and Doris Simmons of Pensacola, FL; and seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The remains of Mr. Chambers will lie-in state at the church on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Meadows Funeral Home
Willie James Fowler
ALBANY - Willie James Fowler, 74, of 105-A Marie Road, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Jean Elizabeth Mitchell Harrell
ALBANY - Jean Elizabeth Mitchell Harrell, of 144 Coston Road, Leesburg, died Wednesday, January 1, 2003. Arrangements to be announced at a later date. The family is at the residence of Jack H. (Country Jack) and Barbara Mitchell, 138 Coston Road, Leesburg.
Mathews Funeral Home
Carolyn Prince Jackson
ALBANY - Carolyn Prince Jackson, 43, of 608 Arrowhead Lane, died Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Meadows Funeral Home
James Lee Polite
ALBANY - The Rev. James Lee Polite, 62, of 2606 Yorktown Ave., died Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Meadows Funeral Home
Estelle Wrobel
ANCHORAGE, AK - Anchorage resident Estelle Hall Wrobel, 69, died Friday, December 27, 2002, at Elmendorf Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Mrs. Wrobel was born December 13, 1933, in Worth County, GA, to the late Shelby and Ethel Hall. She graduated from Sylvester High School in 1951.
Mrs. Wrobel came to Anchorage in May 1967.
She was employed as the dining room supervisor at the NCO Club at Elmendorf Air Force Base, retiring from their in 1985.
Mrs. Wrobel also enjoyed fishing, sewing and painting.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Wrobel of Anchorage; a daughter, Shari L. Hunter of Indonesia; sons, William R. Land of Cary, NC, Jack Wrobel of Anchorage and Donald Wrobel of Buford, GA; eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; a sister, Thelma Winters of Sylvester; and a brother, Marvin Hall of Sylvester.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Anchorage, AK 99508.
Private interment will be at Fort Richardson National Cemetery.
Witzleben Family Funeral Homes & Crematory
Anchorage, AK
