Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Annie Mae Sanders
ALBANY - Annie Mae Sanders, 83, of 707 Corn Avenue died Sunday, January 26, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Cutliff Grove Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. McKinley Drake will officiate.
A native of Cook County, Mrs. Sanders was a member of Greater Cutliff Grove Baptist Church for over 50 years; she served in the Senior Choir as Treasurer for many years, on the Deaconess Board, Senior's Ministry, which includes food service and the clothing bank and in Sunday school. She also attended the SOWEGA Council on Aging. The church family bestowed upon her the title of "Mother of the Church" and more recently named her "Queen of Greater Cutliff Grove."
Survivors include five daughters, Mary Lawson Sanders (Cleo) Carter and Marthalyn Sanders Warren, both of Albany, Margaret Sanders Freeman and Sharon L. Sanders, both of Stone Mountain and Hester Sanders (Williams) Fults of Macon; one son, Robert Lee Sanders Jr. of Albany; two sisters, Rachel (Robert) Cooper of Hahira and Iretha Evans of Columbus; one brother, Arthur White of Albany; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Poteat Funeral Home
Edna P. Belle
RICHLAND - Edna P. Belle, 61, of Richland died Monday, January 27, 2003.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New St. Mark Baptist Church in Richland with burial in Bryant Cemetery.
T.V. Williams Funeral Home
Jessie Brooks
CUTHBERT - Jessie Brooks, 72, of Rt. 1, Box 331, Cuthbert, died Sunday, January 26, 2003, at Calhoun County Nursing Home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Vilulah Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 3 p.m.- 10 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Perkins Funeral Home
Willie Mae Brooks
DONALSONVILLE - Funeral services for Willie Mae Brooks, 86, will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Newberry AME Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Moore Funeral Home
Donalsonville
Vivian Greene Bryant
AMERICUS - Vivian Greene Bryant, 92, of 807 North Lee Street, Americus, died Monday, January 27, 2003, at Sumter Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church in Sumter County with interment in Eastview Cemetery in Sumter County.
Barnum Funeral Home
Tess Burchen
EDISON - Tess Burchen of Edison died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at Calhoun Nursing Home in Edison.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union A.M.E. Church in Bluffton with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Collins Funeral Home
William Clyde Clark
MOULTRIE - William Clyde Clark, 68, of 409 South Third St., Colquitt, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cobb Funeral Chapel with interment in Westview Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family request that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Nell Crapps Gwynn
CUTHBERT - Nell Crapps Gwynn of Ft. Gaines died Thursday, January 30, 2003.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Lunsford Funeral Home
Ida Mae Gibson
DONALSONVILLE - Funeral services for Ida Mae Gibson, 76, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Live Oak AME Church with interment in St. John Cemetery.
Moore Funeral Home Donalsonville
William Henry Harper
CORDELE - William Henry "Bo Diddle" Harper of Cordele, died. The funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at Beulahland Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hard-Shell Cemetery.
J.W. Williams Funeral Directors
Joe Barber Adams Jr.
CAMILLA - Joe Barber Adams Jr. of Camilla passed away at his home Thursday, January 30, 2003, after an extended illness.
Joe Adams was born on May 12, 1947, in Pelham, Mitchell County, GA, the son of the late Joe B. Adams Sr. and the late Ruth Miley Adams.
Joe B. Adams Jr. was a devoted husband to Candace (Candy) Head Adams. They were married August 17, 1969.
Joe Adams is survived by his wife, Candy Adams; one son, Joe B. Adams III of Albany and his daughter-in-law, Shawn Davis Adams and his father-in-law, Cameron Head of Camilla. In addition to grandchildren, Davis-Anne Adams and Joe Barber Adams IV, Mr. Adams leaves his sister, Barbara Adams Hilliard and his brother, Martin Miley Adams, both of Camilla. He had four nephews, four nieces, two grand nieces, four grand nephews, and innumerable cousins, friends and admirers.
Joe B. Adams Jr. graduated from Auburn University in 1969 with a degree in Business. After serving in the National Guard, Joe began his career as a pecan and row crop farmer. For many years, he was a partner with his brother, Miley Adams, in an extensive and very successful pecan and row crop farming operation.
Joe faithfully and wisely served the pecan industry for many years in various positions of responsibility. He was on the board of directors of the Southeastern Growers Association (SEPGA) from 1984 until 1990. In 1990 and 1991, he was chosen as Vice President and in 1992 and 1993 was elevated to the office of the president of SEPGA. His fellow growers honored him in 1991 with the "Leadership and Dedication Award." In 1994, he was named the "Outstanding Pecan Grower" in the southeastern United States and in 2002 received SEPGA's "Outstanding Sustained Service Award." Joe also was a past director and past president of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association. In 2002, GPGA bestowed upon him its "Award for Years of Service to GPGA and the Georgia Commodity Commission for Pecans." Joe was a leader in instigating the pecan checkoff and pecan crop insurance, all for the betterment of the entire industry.
One friend was quoted "When you think of Joe Adams, you think of commitment. Joe was committed to his wife, his family, his friends, his profession and to any endeavor he threw himself into. His long battle with cancer confirmed his indomitable spirit and he showed us all not only how to live but how to meet our Lord. He was loved and cherished by his family." Tom Crocker, longtime pecan specialist for the Georgia Extension Service stated that "Joe was a wonderful man as best as anyone I've ever known." Mike Horne an Americus pecan grower and industry leader said "one of the strongest men I have known -I respected him right at the top- not only in pecans but in integrity and character. He was a very close personal friend." Jack Williams of Mitchell County Farm Service confirmed that "Joe was a friend and a customer. He was very low key, very friendly, very smart and a good business person. He had impeccable integrity." Don Howell said "Joe was as fine a person as I've ever known and I don't know and I can't say anything bad about him." Marty Harrell was effusive and sincere in his praise when he said "Joe Adams always went above and beyond the call of duty - he was my mentor and best friend. As a pecan buyer I have done business with Joe for close to thirty years. He always conducted himself as a true Southern gentleman. He had a passion for the pecan industry - giving of his time and knowledge to help others - this was important to him. I, as well as many others, have benefited greatly from his advice, knowledge and friendship."
Joe was a devout and active member of Camilla First Baptist Church for over forty years and a Rotarian.
The funeral service will be held at Camilla First Baptist Church Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Danny Thomas will preside and his dear friend, Billy Tyson, will deliver the eulogy.
Pallbearers are Billy Tyson, Maitland Yates, Harris Morgan, Eddie Williamson, Pat McNeill and Marty Harrell of Camilla and Van Smith of Atlanta and Tommy (Greek) Hill of Birmingham, Alabama. Memorial gifts may be made to Albany Community Hospice at P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31707.
The family will be accepting family and friends at their home at 100 MacArthur Drive, Camilla.
Timmons Funeral Home
Evelyn L. Holley
RICHLAND - Evelyn L. Holley, 94, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church in Preston with interment in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
T.V. Williams Funeral Home
Lula Mae Lavender
CAMILLA - Lula Mae Lavender, 59, of Apartment 3-B, 323 Mize Street, Pelham, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Robert Jester Mortuary with interment in Thomas Gardens of Memory.
Robert Jester Mortuary
Ira T. Lewis
FT. GAINES - Ira T. Lewis died Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Crowne Health Care System, Eufaula, AL.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Lewis Mortuary with burial in Union Cemetery in Georgetown.
Lewis Mortuary
Emory Livingston
FITZGERALD - Emory Livingston, 82, of Fitzgerald, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at Fitzgerald Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Young Cemetery in Ben Hill County.
Southern Heritage Funeral Home
Charlie Lofton
ARLINGTON - Charlie Lofton, 72, of 258 Morgan Road, Arlington, died Friday, January 24, 2003.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell M.B. Church in Arlington with interment in Hopewell Cemetery.
Winns Funeral Home
James Mallard
FT. GAINES - James Mallard died Sunday, January 26, 2003, at his residence.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dixon Multi-Purpose Association Building with burial following in Bethel AME Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Lewis Mortuary
Floree Mitchell
BLAKELY - Floree Mitchell of Blakely died Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at Early Memorial Hospital in Blakely.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ever Green A.M.E. Church in Blakely with interment in the church cemetery.
Peoples Funeral Home
Franklin Chase Palmer
MOULTRIE - Franklin Chase Palmer, 16, of 142 Kreuger Street, Sale City, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
The funeral was Thursday at Sale City Baptist Church.
The family request that memorials be made to the Youth Fund of Sale City Baptist Church, P.O. Box 47, Sale City, GA 31784.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Willie James Walton
DAWSON - Willie James "Noddy" Walton, 46, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2003, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Parrott, GA. The Rev. Freddie Jones, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
"Noddy," as he was affectionately called, attended the public schools of Terrell County, GA. He was employed by Oxford Construction Company of Albany, GA, the staff of Albritten's Funeral Service and formerly Vinson Security of Albany, GA.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Walton Sr. of Parrott, GA; a son, Tracy Whaley of Dawson, GA; three sisters, Nellie W. Gilyard of Parrott, GA, Delois Davis (Pete) of Albany, GA, and Debra Johnson (Barney) of Salem, AL; two sisters preceded him in death (Hazel and Brenda); six brothers, Johnny Walton (Pauline) and Bruce Walton (Leslie), all of Hartford, CT, Larry Walton (Sharon) and Frederick Walton (Karen) all of Dawson, GA, Willie B. Walton Jr. (Bobbie) of Parrott, GA, and Eddie Johnson of New York, NY; two brothers preceded him in death (Curtis and Eddie); a step grandmother, Lottie Bell Walton of Atlanta, GA; four aunts, two uncles, 11 great-aunts, 11 great uncles, two great-great aunts, a sister-in-law, Betty Sloan of Dawson, GA, a very special and devoted friend, Bernice Lewis of Dawson, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
Albritten's Funeral Service
Marjorie B. Wright
DAWSON - Marjorie B. Wright of Dawson died Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harvey Funeral Chapel with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Wright was born December 17, 1913, daughter of the late Marion Cantrell and Martha Frye Cantrell. She was retired employee with McGregor Golf Mfg. of Albany. She had been a resident of the Pleasant Hill Community for the past 30 years, and her husband was the late James G. Wright.
Survivors include a son, James C. Dupree of Sylvester; three daughters, Doris and husband, Roland Croder of Ellaville, Patricia and husband, Joseph Benton of Bronwood and Carole Gust and husband, John Hill of Warner Robins; a sister, Bert Seyfred of Panama City, Florida; a sister-in-law, Lilly Cantrell of Albany; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two pet dogs, Hershy and Buddy.
Memorials may be made to the Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
Visitation will be at the funeral home today from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Harvey Funeral Home
