Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Max Wellman
Max Wellman, retired T/Sgt. U.S. Air Force, 78, of Commerce, died Sunday, April 23, 2000.
A native of Hart, Mich., Mr. Wellman was a son of the late E.Z. and Viola Loncor Wellman.
Mr. Wellman entered the service prior to World War II and remained until his retirement.
He was a veteran of World War II and of the Korean War. Mr. Wellman was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Hudson Lodge 294 and the Yaarab Temple. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 25, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, with the Revs. A. Calvin Forrester and Brad Wilson officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens, Commerce, with Masonic rites.
Survivors include his wife, Blondine Herbert Wellman; one son, C.E. Wellman, Colleyville, Texas; two daughters, Reabecca DeGruson, Pittsburg, Kan., and Viola Weisinger, Leavenworth, Kan.; two step-sons, Charles Westmoreland, Commerce, and Scott Westmoreland, Coral Springs, Fla.; six grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Little-Ward Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
William M. Beasley
William Martin Beasley, 52, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville.
Born in Elbert County, Mr. Beasley was a son of the late Joe Cohen and Margaret Gaines Beasley.
He received his bachelor of arts degree from Berry College, Rome, in 1969, his master's degree from West Georgia College, Carrollton, in 1974, and his T-6 degree from West Georgia College in 1976.
Mr. Beasley was a high school teacher at North Hall High School, Gainesville, and in Cherokee County for 30 years. He was a member of the Georgia Educators Association and the Retired Teachers Association. Mr. Beasley was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Elberton.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22, in the chapel of Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, with the Revs. Connie Ivester and Jonathan Peppers officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Elberton.
Survivors include three brothers, Joe Beasley, Carnesville, Wayne G. Beasley, West Point, Va., and Michael Beasley, Danielsville; one sister, Elizabeth Beasley Morris, Athens; and five nephews, two nieces, one uncle and two aunts.
Hicks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Annie L. Rich
Mrs. Annie Lou Booth Rich, 87, of Danielsville, died Saturday, April 22, 2000.
Mrs. Rich was born in Madison County, a daughter of the late William Singleton and Carrie Carter Booth.
She was retired from Georgia Sportswear and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Mrs. Rich was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Rich, and two daughters, Margie R. Brown and Mildred R. Harris.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, at Providence Baptist Church with the Revs. Johnny Tucker and Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Billy Booth, Bobby Booth, Wesley Chandler, Tim Hardman, Jr. McGee, D.L. Mealor, Jr. Shields and Nelson Stovall served as pallbearers.
Mrs. Rich is survived by three sisters, Ruby M. Weeks, Fairfax, Va., Nellie B. Watson, Danielsville, and Addie B. Wilson, Greenville, S.C.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Catherine G. Dillard
Mrs. Catherine Glenn Dillard, 92, of Lanier Gardens, died Monday, April 24, 2000.
A native of Abbeville, S.C., Mrs. Dillard had lived in Madison County most of her life. She was a daughter of Walter Langlin and Mary Rebecca Nichols Glenn.
Mrs. Dillard was a member of the First Baptist Church of Athens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Newton Dillard Sr., and a daughter, Ann Dillard Fuller.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 26, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Jon Appleton and the Rev. Frank Granger officiating.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Kaye Dillard, Athens; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Loring Lee, Sumter, S.C.; daughter, Susan Dillard Wood, Carrollton; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 355 Pulaski Street, Athens, GA 30601, or to the Athens Y.M.C.A., 915 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Ralph E. Mize Sr.
Ralph E. Mize Sr., 83, of Colbert, died Monday, April 24, 2000.
Mr. Mize was born in Haralson County, a son of the late Herschel and Annie Ruth Edwards Mize.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II, and was a retired principal from Danielsville Elementary School and Commerce Elementary School. Mr. Mize was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge Post #348 and the American Legion Post #39. He was also a Shriner.
Mr. Mize was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Bassett Mize.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Moon's Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Lee officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Members of the Adult #5 Sunday School class of Moon's Grove Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Survivors include three sons, Ralph Mize Jr., Bogart, Herschel Mize, Colbert, and John D. Mize, Atlanta; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
The family was to have received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville.
Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MR. ANDERSON
Salesman
MAYSVILLE - Carl William Anderson, 55, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Jackson County, Mr. Anderson was a son of Cora Lee Marlow Anderson, Maysville, and the late Marvin Anderson.
He served in the Army National Guard for 30 years and had worked as a salesman for A.L. Welding Supply Co., also with 30 years of service. Mr. Anderson served as fire chief for the Plainview Fire Department, was past president of the Jackson County Fireman's Association and was a member of the Jackson County Water Authority. He was also a member of Center Grove Baptist Church
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, with the Revs. Johnny Ray and Bob Lewis officiating. Burial was in the Center Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Bill Sanders, Burt Sanders, Randy Ragan, Ricky Sanders, Dwight Langford, Greg Embrick, Calvin Sanders and Scott Sanders served as pallbearers.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Linda K. Anderson; sons and daughters-in-law, Blake and Tara Anderson and Troy and Sharon Anderson, all of Maysville; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and C.J. Sykes, Maysville; two brothers, Ray Anderson and Joel Anderson, both of Maysville; and four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Sykes, Zachary and Mallory Anderson and Carlie Anderson.
Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. LOONEY
Homemaker
JEFFERSON - Mrs. Merdell Carder Looney, 74, died Friday, June 23, 2000, at Athens Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
Mrs. Looney was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Elisha Carder and Ora Garrett Carder.
She was a homemaker and a member of Apple Valley Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, with the Revs. Lee Hunter and Vaughn Howington officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Looney; two sons, Rex Looney, Jefferson, and Steve Looney, Commerce; one daughter, Pat Hill, Jefferson; one sister, Sara Stewart, Jefferson; one brother, Lammie Carder, Commerce; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. STOWE
Former bookkepper
COMMERCE - Mrs. Sarah C. Stowe, 82, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at BJC Medical Center, Commerce.
Mrs. Stowe was born April 13, 1918, in Commerce. She was a daughter of the late Charles Obidiah and Marie Steele Crocker.
Mrs. Stowe had worked as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Stowe.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, with Robert Flippo and Terry Ault officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery, Commerce.
Mrs. Stowe is survived by one brother, Gene S. Crocker, Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Lois D. Crocker, Macon; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family was to have received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
REV. LESTER
Pastor of Paradise A.M.E. Church
JEFFERSON - The Rev. J.B. Lester, of Jefferson, Pastor Emeritus of Paradise A.M.E. Church, Jefferson, died Friday, June 23, 2000.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, at Paradise A.M.E. Church.
The Rev. Lester is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myra Lester; children, Dr. and Mrs. Neal Lester (Adelina), Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jordan (Gloria), Cynthia Ivory, Renee Wilson, Tyrone Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Shanta Dalton (Sherie); sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hopkins (Martha), Hattie Mathis and Diane Randolph; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lester (Annie), Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lester (Mamie) and Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Lester (Nancy); eight grandchildren, two uncles, three aunts, two great-aunts and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mason Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. CARITHERS
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist rites
COMMERCE - Mrs. Minnette Carithers, 86, died Thursday, June 22, 2000.
Mrs. Carithers was a daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Mathis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Dell John Carithers, and a daughter, Mary Anna Reed.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28, at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. W.R. Brown, Leroy Doe, W.F. Pattman and Ken Sims officiating.
Mrs. Carithers is survived by a son, Robert Louis Carithers, Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Alice Pittman and Betty Mathis, both of Commerce; and six grandchildren.
Forestglen Mortuary Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
