Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Daisy Tucker Edwards
DAWSON - Daisy Tucker Edwards, 94, of 1159 Georgia Avenue SE, Dawson, GA, died Monday, January 20, 2003, at Dawson Manor Nursing Home in Dawson, GA.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, January 25, 2003, at House of God Church in Bronwood, GA. Elder Troy Jackson, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church cemetery in Smithville, GA.
She attended the public schools of Lee County, GA. At an early age she joined Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Smithville, GA, and later moved her membership to Bronwood House of God Church in Bronwood, GA, where she served until her health failed.
Left to cherish her legacy of memories are; several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends, including a special niece who cared for and looked after her, Daisy L. Hall of Smithville, GA; a sister-in-law, Eula Tucker of Jacksonville, FL.
Albritten's Funeral Service
John G. Hammond Jr.
DAWSON - John G. Hammond Jr., 39, of Dublin died Thursday, January 23, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Dawson with the Rev. Wyman Richardson, Jim Helms and John Hinson officiating.
Mr. Hammond was a native of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, born June 2, 1963, son of John G. Hammond Sr. and Sally Spagnolo Hammond. He was a 1984 graduate of Massasoit Community College in Brockton, MA. He was a resident of Dawson for ten years before moving to Dublin and a member of First Baptist Church of Dawson.
Survivors include his wife, Dawn Davis Hammond of Dublin; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hammond Sr. of Dawson; brother, Glenn C. Hammond of Worth County; a sister, Christina Hammond of Albany; maternal grandmother, Teresa Spagnolo of Dawson; niece, Julie Hammond of Dawson; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Dawson 309 Church St., NE, or The Gideons, P.O. Box 502, Dawson, GA 39842 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 225 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 675, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Harvey Funeral Home
Helen Harrell Linder
CHARLESTON, S.C. -Helen Harrell Linder, 82, wife of Jack Lamar Linder Sr. of Charleston, S.C., died Thursday, January 23, 2003. She was born Tuesday, February 3, 1920, in Moultrie, GA, the daughter of the late M. Frank and Opal Ott Harrell. Mrs. Linder was a graduate of Moultrie High School in Georgia and a sales associate for 25 years with Hamilton Jewelers in Charleston.
Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Nelson L. Little and her husband Gil of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; two sons, Jack L. Linder Jr. and his wife Mary of Easley, S.C., Dr. Stephen E. Linder and his wife Jackie of Chapin, S.C.; a sister, Judith Ann Sanders of Camilla, GA; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2003, at Ashley River Baptist Church in Charleston. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Friends may call at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, Charleston, today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again Sunday at the church from 1 p.m. to time of service.
Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
James A. McAlister Funeral Home
Charleston, S.C.
Ralph Little
ASHBURN - Funeral services for Ralph Little, 83, of 690 Belflower Road, Tifton, who died Friday, January 24, 2003, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Perry Funeral Chapel with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashburn.
The family will receive friends today from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Perry Funeral Chapel
Patricia A. Ortiz
MOULTRIE - Patricia A. Ortiz, 52, of 1920 Sardis Church Road, Moultrie, died Friday, January 24, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
James Danny Ring
FITZGERALD - James Danny Ring, 53, of Fitzgerald died Thursday, January 23, 2003, at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald.
Services will be private.
Paulk Funeral Home
Lessie T. Young
FITZGERALD - Lessie T. Young, 91, of Irwin County died Thursday, January 23, 2003, at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Whitley Cemetery in Irwin County.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Paulk Funeral Home
Rev. Harris N. Day
ALBANY - The Rev. Harris N. Day, 79, of 2606 Whispering Pines Road, died Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Funeral services will be held Monday, 3 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, with burial in Floral Memory Garden Cemetery. The Rev. H.B. Johnson Jr. will officiating.
Born November 8, 1923 in Dougherty County, the Rev. Day was an associate minister at Friendship Baptist Church, where he was also a member. He graduated from Madison High School in Albany. He was former president of the NWACP, also president of the South Doughertys Voters League. He was a member of King Solomon Lodge No. 14 and a member of the Golden Key Club.
Survivors include his wife, Flora W. Day of Albany; a sister, Pearl Davis of Hartford, CT; two daughters, Alberta (Kenney) Martin and Elouise Walker, both of Albany; three sons, Calvin Payton and Jerome Wiggins, both of Albany, and Joe (Allie) Dupree of Donalsonville; and 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
The remains of the Rev. Day will lie-in-state at the church on Monday from 2 p.m. until the funeral hour.
Meadows Funeral Home
Beela Ellis
ALBANY - Beela Ellis, of Kennadale, TX, formerly of Albany, died Friday, January 24, 2003 in Arlington, TX. A funeral service will be held at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors at a date and time to be announced.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
James Thomas Hammons
ALBANY - James "Jim" Thomas Hammons, 82 of Leesburg Health Care, formerly of Albany passed away, Thursday, January 23, 2003 at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Graveside service will be held Monday, at 1 p.m. at Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, GA, with full military honors.
Mr. Hammons was born and raised in Ryland, Kentucky. In 1939, prior to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, he formed a band with his brothers called "Sleepy Jim and the Barn Owls" and they had their own radio program on WCKY in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He served 30 years in the Marine Corps and served in WWII, Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War and received numerous military awards, including two Purple Hearts, and being an expert marksman, received numerous pistol championships. He has lived in Albany for the past 44 years and retired from Civil Service in 1973.
He was a member of Morningside United Methodist Church, VFW, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla-13 out of Shellpoint, FL.
He is preceded in death by two sons, Gary W. Hammons and Jimmy Hammons.
Survivors include his wife, Imogene Aaron Hammons of Leesburg; a daughter, Lisa Gay McClure of Leesburg; two sons, Troy D. Hammons of Laurel, MD, and Charles T. Hammons of Marietta; a sister, Juanita Drake of Clearwater, FL; and nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31703 or U.S. Coastguard Auxiliary-Flotill-13, c/o Sherry Alverson 19-Alversonway, Crawfordville, FL 32327.
Hall & Hall Funeral Home
James Louis Alston
DAWSON - James Louis Alston of Parrott, died on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Palmyra Medical Centers Emergency Room. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today (Sunday) at Cedar Hill Cemetery conducted by Mrs. Jan Alston.
Mr. Alston was a lifelong resident of Terrell County, born May 5, 1931, son of the late Frank Fletcher Alston Sr. and Mary Alma Massey Alston. Mr. Alston was a retired farmer and salesman with Dawson Motor Company of Dawson.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Fletcher Alston of Parrott; a son, Steve Alston and a daughter, Gayle Alston, both of Parrott; mother, Mary Alma Alston of Dawson; two brothers, Frank F. Alston Jr. and Charlie W. Alston, both of Parrott; a sister, Mary Frank Laviner of Dawson; and two grandchildren, Asher Alston of Macon and Janna Alston of Statesboro.
Memorials may be made to the Methodist Home for Children & Youth, P.O. Box 1967, Americus, GA 31709.
Harvey Funeral Home
Little Bell Clay Anthony
AMERICUS - Little Bell Clay Anthony, 80, of 220 S. Dudley St., Americus, died Thursday, January 23, 2003. Funeral services will be held Monday, noon at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church, with burial in Eastview Cemetery, both in Sumter County.
Barnum Funeral Home
William H. Calhoun
COLQUITT - William Howell "Willie" Calhoun, 79, of Colquitt, died Friday, January 24, 2003 at his residence.
A graveside funeral service will be held today (Sunday) 2 p.m., in Notchaway Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Talmadge Worlsey officiating.
Born January 29, 1923 in Miller County, Mr. Calhoun was former owner of Automat Printers and Calhoun's Grocery, both in Colquitt. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Wadene Calhoun of Colquitt; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Tommy and Nuris Calhoun of Lakeland, FL, Mark Calhoun, Jerry and Sharon Calhoun, all of Colquitt and Bobby and Rhonda Calhoun of Bainbridge; and seven grandchildren, Airman First Class Brian Calhoun, Private First Class Billy Calhoun, Bonnie Calhoun, Julie Calhoun, Matt Calhoun, Bobby Calhoun and Chris Calhoun.
Colquitt Funeral Home
Eleanor Harris Carter
CAMILLA - Eleanor "Bug" Harris Carter, 66, of Sale City, died Friday, January 24, 2003 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Pebble City Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Glenn Hobby will officiate.
Born June 30, 1936 in Mitchell County, Mrs. Carter was a hairdresser and a member of Pebble City Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late A.J. Hart Sr. and Minnie Mae Boatwright Hart. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Harris.
Survivors include her husband, Ike S. Carter of Sale City; three daughters, Michelle Collins of Thomasville, Angel Barfield of Sale City and Pam Lewis of Maryville, TN; a son, Lance Lewis of Cairo; four stepchildren, Charles Carter of Funston, Gail Littleton of Moultrie, Vivian William and Dan Carter, both of Pelham; five sisters, Ruth Stinson of Camilla, Teva Poitevint of Bainbridge, Jayn Almand of Lake Blackshear, Pauline Lewis and Betty Willingham, both of Sale City; and nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. today (Sunday) at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Amyloidosis Research c/o Mayo Clinic.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home
Elmer G. Dollar
BAINBRIDGE - Elmer G. Dollar, 96, of Climax, died Saturday, January 25, 2003. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Climax Baptist Church, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, both in Climax. Visitation will be held today (Sunday) from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home.
Ivey Funeral Home
Seyborn Jett Jr.
DAWSON - Seyborn Jett Jr. of Dawson, died at his residence Friday, January 24, 2003. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, with the Revs. Freeman G. Cross Jr. and Fred Collins officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Jett was a native of Morgan Co., AL, born October 18, 1929, son of the late Seyborn Jett and Criner Patterson Jett. He was a retired Chief M/Sgt. with the U.S. Air Force, a veteran of the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts and retired with 31 years of service. He had been a resident of Dawson since 1992 moving here from Birmingham, AL.
He was a member and past President of the Golden Kawanis Club and the Terrell Co. Historical Preservation Society; a member of the P.T. Schley Masonic Lodge No. 229, a member of the Scottish Rite and Hasan Shrine Temple of Albany. He was a volunteer driver for the Shriner's Hospital; a member of the Terrell Co. V.F.W. Post No. 5743, a member of the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Frances B. Jett of Dawson; two sons, Terry and wife, Sandra Jett of Montgomery, AL, and Timothy and wife, Ondria Jett of Marietta; two sisters, Gail Bloomer of Fayetteville and Marie Dutcher of Huntsville, AL; brother, Jim Wigginton of Harselle, AL; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Jett of Montgomery, Samantha Jett and Caroline Jett, all of Marietta.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lorene Birdsong, 413 Pecan St.,SE, Dawson, GA 39842 or Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 645, Dawson, GA 39842.
The family will receive friends at the family residence, 4288 Graves Hwy., Dawson.
Harvey Funeral Home
George Washington Lewis Jr.
ARLINGTON - George Washington Lewis Jr., 83, of 14464 Hwy. 45, Arlington, died Saturday, January 25, 2003 at Palmyra Medical Centers in Albany.
A memorial graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles Poplin officiating.
Born May 16, 1919 in Early County, Mr. Lewis was the son of the late George Washington Lewis Sr. and Mary Ella Fincher Lewis. He was a retired farmer, who also was a life long resident of Rowena Community; and a member of Arlington United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Hartley Lewis of Arlington; a daughter, Gail Murchison of Hahira; and three grandchildren, Christopher Scott Murchison of Auburn, AL, Steven Andrew Murchison of Birmingham, AL, and Joseph Brian Murchison of Atlanta.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by a son, George Ritchie Lewis; a brother, Floyd Lewis; and two sisters, Ruth Lewis Burlett and Dorothee Lewis Harrell.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
C.R. Lindsey
AMERICUS - C.R. Lindsey, 78, of 108 Lorraine Ave., Americus, died early Saturday morning, January 25, 2003. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hugh DeLoach officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus.
Mr. Lindsey, a native of Newton County, was born November 23, 1924, a son of the late Chester Dean Lindsey and Mary Pauline Culbreth Lindsey. His wife, Ruby Louise Storey Lindsey, preceded him in death on April 6, 1994.
Mr. Lindsey was the general superintendent for Reeves Construction Company in Americus for a number of years, and was a Baptist. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was also a member of the Americus Moose Lodge.
The family will receive friends at Hancock Funeral Home from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. today (Sunday). At other times, friends may call at the family residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch in Hahira, GA.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clinton and Gloria Lindsey of Austell; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Terrell and Macel Lindsey and Billy Lindsey, all of Covington, Wallace and Gail Lindsey of Porterdale, and Jimmy and Shelia Lindsey of Arnoldville; and several nieces and nephews.
Hancock Funeral Home
