Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Willie Sipp Sr.
UNADILLA - Funeral services for Willie "Dub" Sipp Jr. of Vienna will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Free Providence Baptist Church in Vienna. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Pinehurst.
Mr. Sipp died Thursday, January 9, 2003, in a local hospital. He was the son of the late Will and Carrie Sipp, a member of Free Providence Baptist Church, a former member of the Masonic Lodge and had worked for the Dooly County Road Department.
Survivors include his companion, Louvina Noble of Vienna; his children, Willie Sipp Jr. (LaShon) of Valdosta, Rosa Mae Tiller (Charles) of Port St. Joe, Fla., Geraldine Neizil (Michael) of Orlando, Fla.; four sisters, Willee Sipp, Willie Mae Clark, Essie Lee Williams and Floral Bell Sanders, all of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Harvey Clark of Miami, Fla.; stepdaughter, Annie M. Molden of Vienna; one aunt, Lois Sipp of Orlando, Fla.; eight grandchildren.
The family may be contacted at 405 Burton Street, Vienna.
Alvie Coes Funeral Home
David Soilberry
DAWSON - David Soilberry "Cee", 51, of 233 Chinaberry Drive, Sasser, GA, died Tuesday, January 14, 2002, at the family residence.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2003, at Mt. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Sasser, GA. The Rev. Gregory Robinson, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Countyline Missionary Baptist Church cemetery in Sasser, GA.
He attended the public schools of Terrell County, GA. At an early age, he joined Mt. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Sasser, GA.
He was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI, until his health failed.
"Cee" leaves to cherish his loving memories, two devoted sisters, Emma Gilyard and Ella Perry, both of Sasser, GA; two brothers, Deacon Wade Soilberry of Sasser, GA, and John Seay of Detroit, MI; two sisters-in-law, Lillie Soilberry of Detroit, MI, and Josephine Soilberry of Sasser, GA; two brothers-in-law, Johnny Thomas of Albany, GA, and Bobby Lewis of Sasser, GA. A devoted nephew, Jimmy D. Soilberry. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Sarah Smith Tyner
AMERICUS - Sarah Smith Tyner, 73, of 1215 North Lee St., Americus, died Monday, January 13, 2003, at her residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church in Sumter County with interment in Eastview Cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Robert James Walker Sr.
CAMILLA - Robert James Walker Sr., 65, of Marietta, died Monday, January 13, 2003, at his residence.
The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at New Salem C.M.E. Church, Elmodel.
Robert Jester Mortuary
John Jackson
ALBANY - John Jackson, 33, of 2305-J North Davis Street died Sunday, January 12, 2003, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Ebenezer Christian Center in Albany with interment in Thankful Baptist Church cemetery in Baker County. Pastor Dorothy Josey will officiate.
A native of Albany, Mr. Jackson was born February 13, 1969. He was a dietitian for Golden Corral steak house. He was a graduate of Monroe High School and a member of Ebenezer Christian Center in Albany.
Survivors include his mother, Lou Jackson of Albany; two sisters, Janice Jackson-Bradford and Dianne Jackson, both of Albany; 10 brothers, Joe Jackson, Samuel Jackson, Paradise Jackson, Arthur Jackson, Nathaniel Jackson, Charlie Jackson, Ulysses Jackson, Curtis Jackson and Larry Jackson, all of Albany, and Marvin Jackson of Atlanta.
The family of Mr. Jackson will receive friends and relatives at the residence of his mother, Lou Jackson, 1503 Waddell Avenue here in Albany.
Meadows Funeral Home
Richard Gilbert Jenkins Sr.
ALBANY - The graveside funeral service of Richard Gilbert Jenkins Sr., 48, of 1826 Porters Corner Road, Sylvester, died Thursday, January 16, 2003, will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Floral Memory Gardens. The Rev. Elbert Osteen will officiate.
A native and lifelong resident of Albany, Mr. Jenkins was born to Wilburn Russell Jenkins and Jennie Mae Parker Jenkins on October 6, 1948, and had moved to Worth County eight years ago. He was the owner of Jenkins Contracting Company.
Survivors include his wife, Shirlee Hinson Jenkins; a son, Richard Gilbert Jenkins Jr. and a daughter, Melissa Marie Jenkins, all of Sylvester; three brothers, Gene Russell Jenkins and Ronald Wilson Jenkins, both of Albany, and Robert Allen Jenkins of Nashville, TN; two sisters, Wanda Jenkins Pantone of Albany and Kathy Levins of Doerun; his stepmother, Betty Hinson of Sylvester; a grandson, Robert Gilbert Jenkins III and a granddaughter, Emily Melaine Jenkins.
The family will receive friends at their residence Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Mathews Funeral Home
Hazel M. Wilson
ALBANY - Hazel M. Wilson, 94, died Thursday, January 16, 2003, at Palmyra Nursing Home.
The funeral service will be today 1 P.M. at Covenant Presbyterian Church with interment at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Warner Robins at 4 P.M. The Rev. Biff Coker officiating.
Born in Pickens County, SC, Mrs. Wilson had lived in Albany the last 25 years. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Civil Service as an Administrative Assistant.
Survivors include her son, Allen T. Wilson and his wife Ann of Albany; brother, Hoyt Martin, Seneca, SC; grandchildren, Martin T. Wilson and his wife Beverly, Adrianna L. Wilson and a great-grandchild, Lauren Wilson.
The family will receive friends today 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church or Albany Community Hospice.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Bernice Blackshear
CAMILLA - Bernice Blackshear, 81, of 4977 McNair Road, Camilla, died Friday, January 17, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Kelson and Jones Funeral Home
Angus Lamar Daniel Sr.
DAWSON - Angus Lamar Daniel Sr., 82, died Friday, January 17, 2003, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dublin. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at the graveside in Arlington Cemetery with the Rev. Wallace Willis officiating.
Mr. Daniel was a native of Calhoun County, born February 20, 1920, son of the late John Green Daniel and Evelyn Layton Daniel. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and was a retired farmer and lived in Calhoun and Terrell Counties most of his life.
Survivors include two sons, Lamar Daniel of Dawson and Larry Daniel of LaGrange; three grandchildren, Lee Daniel of Albany, Scott Daniel of Dawson and Shane Daniel of Dothan, AL; a brother, Curren Daniel of Morgan; a sister, Frances D. Sutterland of Minneapolis, MN; four great-grandchildren, Abigail and Reid Daniel of Albany, Lane and Laiken Daniel of Dawson.
Memorials may be made to the Terrell Co. V.F.W. Post, c/o William Bruenner, Treasurer, 3670 Veney Mill Road, Dawson, GA 39842.
Harvey Funeral Home
Ernest G. Dixon
FORT GAINES - Funeral services for Ernest G. Dixon, 86, who died Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at St. John's Riverview Hospital in Detroit, Mich., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Trinity Chapel Church in Morris with burial in Hopewell Baptist Church cemetery in Quitman County.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Lewis Mortuary
Emitt Eakin
BAINBRIDGE - Emitt Eakin of Climax died Friday, January 17, 2003, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Cox Funeral Home
Henry C. Ethridge
BAINBRIDGE - Henry C. Ethridge, 80, of Eldorendo died Thursday, January 16, 2003, in Bainbridge.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Eldorendo Baptist Church in Eldorendo with interment in the church cemetery.
Mr. Ethridge was born November 7, 1922, in Houston County, AL, the son of Clifford Eugene Ethridge and Alma Pate Ethridge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired pattern maker for Miller Hydro Co., and a member of Eldorendo Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Ethridge of Eldorendo; two sons, Jerry Ethridge of Tallahassee, Fla., and Cleve Ward of Climax; three daughters, Connie Sue Faircloth of Albany, Janice Brewer of Dothan, Ala., and Paula Simmons of Donalsonville; nine grandchildren, Mark Faircloth of Albany, Laura Ethridge of Valdosta, Candi Brewer of Colquitt, Karen Trawick of Dothan, Ala., Rhonda Cordle of Dothan, Ala., Dana Pritchard of Dothan, Ala., Jarrett Simmons of Atlanta, Jessica Ward of Climax, and Melissa Ward of Climax; and six great-grandchildren.
Ivey Funeral Home
Mattie Lou Frederick
CORDELE - Mattie Lou Frederick of Cordele died Thursday, January 16, 2002, at Crisp Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.W. Williams Funeral Directors
Betty J. Jackson
Camilla - Betty J. Jackson, 45, of Camilla died Thursday, January 16, 2003, at Mitchell County Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Robert Jester Mortuary
James Edward Jackson
CORDELE - James Edward Jackson, 75, of Cordele died Friday, January 17, 2003, at Crisp Reg. Nursing & Rehab. in Cordele.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Rainey Funeral Services with interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Cordele.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Rainey Family Funeral Services
Ola Bell Jennings
CUTHBERT - Ola Bell Jennings, 80, of Route 3 Box 275 Highway 82 West, Cuthbert, died Monday, January 13, 2003, at her residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Benevolence Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Alfred Starling will officiate.
A native of Jefferson County, Alabama, Ms. Jennings was retired - nursing care. She was a member of Weaver Temple C.O.G.I.C.
Survivors include four daughters, Elizabeth Massengale, Annie Doris Cobb, Ollie Reid and Patricia A. Williams.
Perkins Funeral Home
W.T. Laslie
BAINBRIDGE - W.T. "Squint" Laslie, 80, of Attapulgus died Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Attapulgus United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Scott Cook will officiate.
The active pallbearers will be Kevin Manley, David Holt, Robert Tate, Willie Jesse, Charles Laslie and Preston Laslie.
The honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Charles Hatcher, Louie Barineau, J.C. Roberts, Ken Markham, Malachi Gordon, Pete Miller, Jack Wingate, Jack Dodd, Jesse Spooner, Dan Miller, Joe Sharber, Palmer Rich, Baxter Swing, Dr. Michael Laslie, Berry Laslie and Mayo Livingston.
A native of Decatur County, Mr. Laslie was born March 28, 1922. He attended Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, and Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. He was a member of Alpha Lambda Tau social fraternity. He served during WW II with the 410th Army Air Force. He returned to Decatur County and engaged in the growing of shade-grown tobacco, becoming associated with the King Edward Tobacco Company and retired as vice president in Quincy, Fla. He served as chairman of the Tobacco Foundation, chairman of the board of directors of First Federal Savings & Loan in Quincy, Fla., served on the board at Pioneer Savings Bank, Clearwater, Fla., and helped organize the First Port City Bank in Bainbridge, serving as board of directors. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Attapulgus Methodist Church, where he formerly served as treasurer, board of stewards and board of trustees. He was an organizational board member of the Bainbridge Memorial Hospital, having served for 30 years until November 1988 at which time he became a member of the newly created hospital foundation. He was a farmer, avid fisherman and hunter.
Survivors include his son, Winton Charles "Chuck" Laslie (wife June) of Quincy, Fla.; daughter, Anne Laslie Bevis (husband Stuart) of Tallahassee, Fla.; sister, Mary Virginia McCall of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren, Preston and Charles Laslie and Paul and Rob Bevis; faithful friends, Betty Jean Barkley and Willie Jesse.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Roberts Laslie and parents, James Preston and Maude Abell Laslie.
Memorials may be made to Attapulgus United Methodist Church.
Cox Funeral Home
Johnnie Mae Maddox
TIFTON - Johnnie Mae Maddox, 79, of Tifton died Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at Tift Health Care.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Friendship Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Southview Mortuary
Irene Nelson
CORDELE - Irene Nelson of Cordele died Friday, January 17, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.W. Williams Funeral Directors
Stacy Marshall Sellers
LEESBURG - Stacy Marshall Sellers of Leesburg, GA, formerly of Ozark, Alabama, left us to go home with Jesus Thursday, January 16, 2003, at her residence, 168 Cherokee Avenue, Leesburg, GA.
The viewing will be held today between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Holman Funeral Home in Ozark, Alabama.
The funeral will be held at Holman Funeral Home Chapel with a procession to the Grave site, Camp Ground Baptist Church in Ozark, Sunday, January 19, 2003.
Born October 22, 1959, to the late Jack and Louise Marshall, Stacy married Jackie Sellers September 24, 1976.
Stacy was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter and friend. "A shining light in a world of strife, an anchor in the storm."
Survivors include her husband, Jackie Sellers, her daughter and her husband, Scot and Felisha Patton of Tallahassee, Fla. A son and his fiancee, Adam Sellers and Kristin Price of Leesburg, GA. Sons, Andrew and Daniel Sellers of Leesburg, GA. A sister and her husband, Mike and Terri McDonough of Lakeland, Fla. A brother, Jack W. Marshall of New York. One grandson, Joel S. Patton. A special niece and nephew, Rainey and Marshall Batman of Lakeland, Fla.
Holman Funeral Home
Ozark, Ala.
Grover Cleveland Snipes
PELHAM - Grover Cleveland Snipes, 87, of Pelham died Thursday, January 16, 2003, at Mitchell County Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pelham First Baptist Church with interment in Pelham Cemetery.
Braswell Funeral Home
