Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Sarah W. Giles
CUTHBERT - Sarah Elizabeth Woodward Giles, 84, of Route 1, Ft. Gaines, died Saturday, February 1, 2003, at the University of Alabama Burn Center in Birmingham. The graveside funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Crown Hill Mausoleum in Crown Hill Cemetery in Albany. The Rev. Ed Holloway will officiate.
Mrs. Giles was born February 14, 1918, in LaGrange, GA, daughter of the late Emmett Woodward and Myrtle Lee Cordell Woodward. She was the personal secretary for the late Governor M.E. Thompson and was retired from Clay County Family and Children Services. Mrs. Giles was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John B. Giles of Ft. Gaines; a son, John G. Giles Jr. of Alpharetta; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Lunsford Funeral Home.
Lunsford Funeral Home
Freddy Allen Miller
BAINBRIDGE - Freddy Allen Miller, 60, of Donalsonville, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, in Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Brinson with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ivey Funeral Home
Preston Rene' Montalvo
CUTHBERT - Preston Rene' Montalvo, 25, of U.S. Highway 82, Leesburg, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at The Medical Center of Middle Georgia from injuries received in an accident in Taylor County.
Mr. Montalvo was born December 22, 1977, in Sarasota, Fla., was a highway surveyor for Construction Engineers of Dawson, and was a member of the Faith Mennonite Faith.
Survivors include his parents, Edwin and Shirley Reese of Cuthbert; two sisters, Shurell April Montalvo of Albany and IS2 Twila Jenea Montalvo, U.S. Navy stationed in Norfork, VA; a stepbrother, Stacy Reese of Leesburg; and fiancee, Lisa Evans of Leesburg.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Lunsford Funeral Home with interment in East View Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Lunsford Funeral Home
William Boyd Murphy
MOULTRIE - William Boyd "Billy" Murphy, 56, of 144 Sherrels Ford Drive, Senoia, GA, died Monday, February 3, 2003, in Albany.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cobb Funeral Chapel.
A native of Colquitt County, Mr. Murphy was born June 22, 1946. He was a mechanical engineer employed with Butler International Piping Designer. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Assembly of God. Mr. Murphy was the son of the late Sue Burns Murphy and Raybon Wright Murphy.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Bonner Murphy of Senoia; four sons, Ricky Murphy and Mitch Murphy, both of Albany, and Tony Murphy and Clay Murphy, both of Senoia; sister, Barbara Jordan of Moultrie; and three grandchildren, Chet Murphy, Hannah Plummer, and Melanie Plummer.
The family may be contacted at the home of Gale Whited, 916 Second St., S.E., Moultrie.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Earnest E. Norris
BAINBRIDGE - Earnest E. Norris, 68, of Bainbridge died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, in Thomasville.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. EST Friday in West Bainbridge Cemetery in Bainbridge.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. EST today at the family residence.
Cox Funeral Home
Lula Mae Smith
ASHBURN - Lula Mae Smith, 79, of 218 Adams Ave., Ashburn, died Friday, January 31, 2003, at Rockdale Hospital in Conyers.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Hope Baptist Church in Sycamore with interment in Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn. The Rev. Charles Anderson, pastor, with the Rev. Eddie Ferguson officiating.
A native of Turner County, Mrs. Smith was born November 10, 1923. She was educated in the Turner County public school system, was a member of the Usher Board of Zion Hope Baptist Church and had been employed as a cook.
Survivors include a son, Freddie Lee Temple of Ashburn; two sisters, Evelyn Robinson and Betty Jean Moore, both of Atlanta; brother-in-law, Hubert Lawson of Ashburn; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Shipp's Funeral Home
David Ray Vick
BAINBRIDGE - David Ray Vick, 65, of Quincy, Fla., died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Fla.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Eldorendo Baptist Church in Eldorendo with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Ivey Funeral Home
Eunice Mae Pearson Williams
BLAKELY - Eunice Mae Pearson Williams, 74, of Blakely, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Early Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home with interment in Blakely Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Harry Battle Sr.
ALBANY - Harry Battle Sr., 83, of 278 Delevan Street, S.W. Atlanta, died Sunday, February 2, 2003, at South Fulton Medical Center in Atlanta.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Palmyra Baptist Church with interment in Palmyra Baptist Church cemetery. The Rev. Eddie Henderson will officiate.
Born May 3, 1919 in Lee County, Mr. Battle was a sanitation engineer. He attended Lee County public schools and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include three sons, Arthur Carl Battle of Jacksonville, Fla., Harry Battle Jr. of Atlanta and Joseph Battle of Albany; two daughters, Rosa Mary Battle of Albany and Veronice Gordon of Detroit, Mich.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family of Mr. Battle will be at the home of his daughter, Rose Mary Battle of 717 West First Avenue here in Albany.
Meadows Funeral Home
Bobby E. Childs
ALBANY - Bobby E. Childs, 47, of 1309 E. Residence Avenue died Thursday, February 6, 2003, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
James Andrew Dulock Sr.
ALBANY - James Andrew Dulock Sr. of 570 Creekside Drive, Leesburg, died Thursday, February 6, 2003.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The family will receive friends today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA.
Mathews Funeral Home
Beela Ellis
ALBANY - Beela Ellis, 94, of Kennedale, TX, formerly of Albany, died Friday, January 24, 2003, in Arlington, TX.
Her funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 PM at Kimbrell-Stern. The Rev. Nathan Godley will officiate.
A native of Spalding County, GA, Miss Ellis moved to Albany with her parents, James Thomas and Lizzie Olia Ellis in 1922. She began working as a stenographer with Civil Service and worked in Asheville, NC, and Atlanta for a while, then worked in Florida for 10 years. She returned to Albany in 1959 where she lived and worked at the Marine Corps until her retirement.
Survivors include two nephews, Wayne S. Cordell and his wife Roberta of Kennedale, TX, and Donald Cordell and his wife Alice of Prescott, AZ; a niece, Joanne B. Calafiura of Arlington, TX.
The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern from 12:30 PM until the time of service.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Willie C. Flood
ALBANY - Willie C. Flood, 65, of 44 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York, died Friday, January 31, 2003, in Albany, New York.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jordan Grove Baptist Church in Leesburg with interment in Jordan Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The Rev. Dr. R.O. Calhoun will officiate.
Born March 16, 1937, in Albany, GA, Mr. Flood was a graduate of Monroe High School and a member of Jordan Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Tonya Flood and Sheba Flood, both of Albany, New York, Furnesse Flood of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tia Brembms of Hudson, New York, Sheba Richards of Fhenetady, New York; one son, preceded him in death, Burtis Flood; his mother, Freddie Mae Taylor-Flood of Albany; two brothers, Alonza Flood of Cordele and Lavon Flood of Unadilla; six sisters, Rosa Mae Malone, Virdell Wilson, Annie Mae Cain, Dorothy Jean Fields, Carolyn Green and Evelyn Flood, all of Albany; and eight grandchildren.
The family of Mr. Flood will receive friends and relatives at the home of his mother, Freddie Mae Taylor-Flood of 2218 Grady Street here in Albany.
Meadows Funeral Home
Valerie Sutton Frazier
ALBANY - Valerie Sutton Frazier, 42, of 1538 Silas Lane #2 died Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Lenon Bernard Merritt
ALBANY - Lenon Bernard Merritt, 50, of 1511 Malone Avenue died Sunday, February 2, 2003, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with interment in Antioch Church cemetery.
The body will lie-in-state from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Henry Nealy
ALBANY - Henry Nealy, 70, of 2009 W. Waddell Avenue died Thursday, February 6, 2003, at the V.A. Medical Center in Augusta.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Martin Luther King Funeral Directors
Rodney Earl Oliver
ALBANY - Rodney Earl Oliver, 36, of 126 Potter Road, Worth County died Tuesday, February 4, 2003.
His funeral service will be held Saturday, 4 PM at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Gene Ramsey will officiate.
A native of Dade City, FL, Mr. Oliver was educated in the Lee County School System. He was employed by the Georgia Department of Labor, Rehabilitation Vocational Programs. He worked with the Lions Club as a guest speaker at many of their events. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Oliver; a son, Brandon Oliver and a daughter, Ashley Oliver, all of Worth County; his mother and stepfather, Reba and Ronnie Waddell of Chesnee, SC; his father and stepmother, Robert and Mary Oliver of Albany; three sisters, Anita Sullivan and her husband Roger of Leesburg, Tina Kibilko and her husband Ken of Worth County and Paula Oliver of Chesnee, SC; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern today from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Those desiring may send memorials to the Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind, P.O. Box 1031, Waycross, GA 31502.
You may sign the guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Mr. Oliver by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's Website at www.kimbrellstern.com.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
James Edward Oneal
ALBANY - James Edward Oneal, 76, of 1018 Mercer Avenue died Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Elliott Funeral Home
Lucyretta Roddy
SYLVESTER - Lucyretta Roddy of 406 West St., Sylvester, died Saturday, February 1, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Sylvester with interment in Shepard Cemetery in Sylvester.
Visitation will be noon until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Fields Funeral Home
