Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Sarah Jackson-Cross
ALBANY - Sarah Jackson-Cross, 75, of 1022 James Cross Ave. died Saturday, February 22, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hines Memorial C.M.E. Church in Albany with interment in Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Maurice S. Cherry will officiate.
Born December 11, 1927, in Taylor County, Mrs. Jackson-Cross was a retired school teacher for the Dougherty County Board of Education. She received her primary education in the public schools of Reynolds, GA, and upon moving to Alachua, FL, she attended the Alachua County schools until she relocated to Albany. She attended Albany State College where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She was a dedicated member of Hines Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church where she sang in the Julia Davis Senior Choir until she began to develop medical problems. She also served in other capacities of the church. She was a dedicated member of the Les Charmettes Civic and Social Club where she served as treasurer.
She was married to James Alonzo Cross who preceded her in death in 2001.
She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Gregory Cross of Albany; a brother, Cornelius (Odell) Towns of Alachua, FL; a sister, Elizabeth Jackson of Philadelphia, PA; a devoted cousin, Rosa L. McGhee of Albany; an uncle, Fred (Sara) Dent of Macon; a brother-in-law, Ulysses (Alvonia) Cross and sisters-in-law, Earnestine Cross of Albany and Ruth King of Waycross; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The remains of Mrs. Jackson-Cross will lie-in-state at the church Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany
Evelyn Doris Krumel
ALBANY - The memorial service of Evelyn Doris Krumel, 87, of 1904 Palmyra Road, who died Sunday, February 23, 2003, will be conducted at Orient Baptist Church cemetery in Brick Town, New Jersey, at a time and date to be announced.
A native of Union County, New Jersey, Mrs. Krumel had resided in Albany since July of 2002. She was the widow of Frank Charles Krumel, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Doris Evelyn Preston of Albany and Lynn Diane Lockwood of Brick Town, New Jersey; six grandchildren, Richard Preston Jr. of Carrolton, Denise Kearse of Albany, Timothy Lockwood of Brick Town, New Jersey, Amy Lockwood of Brick Town, New Jersey, Gregory Preston of Hartselle, AL, Marsha Sablan of Virginia Beach, VA; nine great-grandchildren, Patrick Preston of Hamilton, OH, Robert Preston and Nathan Preston, both of Carrolton, Kristen Kearse and Olivia Kearse of Albany, Cassandra Preston, Aaron Preston, Nate Preston, all of Hartselle, AL, Alexander Sablan of Virginia Beach, VA.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany
Carl Milton Onspaugh
ALBANY - Carl Milton Onspaugh, 77, of Mission Hills, California, died Saturday, February 22, 2003, at his residence.
The funeral service will be held Saturday 11 AM at Kimbrell-Stern. The Rev. Andy Goode will officiate. Interment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens.
A native of Meadville, PN, Mr. Onspaugh had lived in Mission Hills for the past 50 years. He served in the United States Air Force. He retired from The Lockheed Aircraft Corporation after forty years as an Aeronautical Engineer. Mr. Onspaugh was also a writer. He was a founding leader of the Cub Scout Pack 129 and the Boy Scout Troup 129 in Mission Hills, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Owens Onspaugh.
Survivors include two sons, Mark S. Onspaugh and his wife Tobey Crokett of La Crescenta, CA, and Gary M. Onspaugh and his wife Claudia of Reseda, CA; one grandson, Seth Onspaugh; two brothers, Charles Onspaugh of Virginia Beach, VA, Clyde Onspaugh of Akron, OH, and a sister-in-law, Bessie Owens Bell of Albany, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7 PM until 8:30 PM at Kimbrell-Stern.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany
Rayford E. Prescott
SYLVESTER - Master Sergeant Rayford E. Prescott, 74, of Pinellas Park, Fla., died Friday, February 21, 2003, at Palms Gardens of Pinellas.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester
Lavara Robinson Alday
DONALSONVILLE - Lavara Robinson Alday, 83, of Kathleen, formerly of Donalsonville, died Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hebrew Church cemetery.
Flowers accepted or contributions to Wiregrass Hospice, 432 Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39817.
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home
Donalsonville
Robert A. Autenrieth
BAINBRIDGE - Robert A. Autenrieth, 70, of Bainbridge died Monday, February 24, 2003, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville.
No funeral service will be held.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge
Margery N. Collins
CAMILLA - Margery N. Collins, 68, of Baconton died Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at Palmyra Nursing Home in Albany.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Baconton Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Enon Church cemetery. The Rev. Jeff Barker will officiate.
Active pallbearers include Robbie Suggs, Scottie Suggs, Richy Suggs, Wayne Wells, Kenny Wells and Jimmy Wells.
Honorary pallbearers include Len Shiver, Chris Smallwood, Larry Collins Jr., John Davis, Keeton Murphy and Charles Morman.
Born April 9, 1934, in Mitchell County, Mrs. Collins was retired from RCM Enterprises as a seamstress and a member of Baconton Baptist Church. She was married to the late Larabee "Sonny" Collins and was the daughter of the late Jessie and Lena Mae Redfern Pafford.
Survivors include three sons, Larry Gene Collins Sr. of Baconton, Jerry C. Collins of Albany and Donald Lee Collins of Sale City; two daughters, Beverly Collins of Baconton and Connie Collins of Baconton; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Albany Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31703.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home
Camilla
Frankie Davis
CAIRO - Frankie Davis died Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at his home in Whigham.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Clark Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home
Cairo
Lucille Sanders Durham
AMERICUS - Lucille Sanders Durham, 78, of 911 Magnolia Street, Americus, died Sunday, February 23, 2003, at Sumter Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Williams Road Church of Christ in Sumter County with interment in Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery in Sumter County.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus
Velma Ruth Hancock
CAIRO - Velma Ruth Hancock died Tuesday, February 25, 2003, in Grady General Hospital in Cairo.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Long Branch Baptist Church in Cairo with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Clark Funeral Home
Cairo
Jacqueline Eunice Hill Hilley
MOULTRIE - Jacqueline "Jackie" Eunice Hill Hilley, 49, of Crown Hill Drive, South Bend, Ind., died Sunday, February 23, 2003, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hartsfield Baptist Church. The Rev. Richard O. Smith will officiate.
Born June 1, 1953, in Colquitt County, Ms. Hilley was an O R technician at St. Joe Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Ian Paul Hilley of Decatur and Daniel Grover Hilley and wife, Mary Kay of Leesburg; brothers, James Grover Hill Jr. of Snellville, Jess David Hill of Doerun and Strozer Rudolph Hill of Tifton; sisters, Jean E. Hill Delahanty of Falls Church, VA, Merle Hill Griswold of Doerun, Louella Hill Fishburne of Dawsonville and Christine Hill of Doerun; grandson, John Q. Dunlap; special friend, Dennis Moran of South Bend, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eunice Elexor Waters Hill and James Grover Hill Sr.; a brother, Paul Franklin Hill and a sister, Mary Ann Hill.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the home of Merle Griswold, 917 Rancho Taylor Road, Hartsfield Community.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Moultrie
Louvenia C. McBryant
CORDELE - Louvenia C. McBryant, 92, of Pineview died Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at Pineview Healthcare.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Hughes & Wright Funeral Home with interment in New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church cemetery in Wilcox.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home
Cordele
William Jerome Shiver
CAIRO - William Jerome Shiver died Tuesday, February 25, 2003, in Grady General Hospital in Cairo.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Clark Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Havana, Fla.
The family will receive friends 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Clark Funeral Home
Cairo
Alitha Shurley
CAIRO - Alitha Shurley, 84, of Glenmor Nursing Home, Thomasville, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Word of Life Christian Center in Cairo with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo.
Mrs. Shurley had worked for the W.B. Roddenberry Company.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephens W. Shurley.
Visitation will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Heritage Funeral Home
Cairo
Olan F. Webb Jr.
SYCAMORE - Olan F. Webb Jr., 58, of 621 Denham Road, Sycamore, died Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Sycamore Baptist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton.
Perry Funeral Chapel
Ashburn
