Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Dr. Robert Sessions
Memorial services for “Dr. Bob” - Robert T. Sessions, MD - will be held on Dec. 12, 2009, at 2 p.m.: Marietta Cemetery, 395 Powder Springs St. in Marietta and at 3 p.m.: First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave.
Depending on whom you ask, Dr. Robert Thomas Sessions will be remembered as a circuit riding country doctor who made house calls and accepted chickens and vegetables in exchange for his services, as an innovative cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who opened Kennestone Hospital’s first Intensive Care Unit and the Southeast USA’s first Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, as an unofficial ‘Doctor without Borders’ who dug wells and ran health clinics in India and saw patients in Yemen, as an accomplished mountaineer with more than 30 ascents of Colorado’s Long’s Peak to his credit, as a self-taught restorer of vintage automobiles, as a furniture craftsman, surgical equipment inventor, high school championship golfer, Bible studies teacher, Contra dance enthusiast, bird watcher, squirrel foe, clinical researcher, state-appointed medical malpractice investigator, expert horseman and dedicated practical joker.
Dr. Sessions died on Nov. 12 at the age of 79 from complications secondary to a broken hip.
As one of the few oncology-trained thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons in the region, Dr. Bob’s patients came from all over North Georgia. Known locally as the “breathing doctor, ” he kept up a life-long correspondence with his far flung patients and, black bag in hand, would drive into the mountains to see them after age and infirmity made it difficult for them to continue making the trip to Marietta. He also acted as a de facto circuit-riding general surgeon, regularly making the rounds of North Georgia hospitals that were too small to support a surgeon of their own.
Family was very important to Dr. Sessions and formed a cornerstone of his medical approach. He was obsessive about being available to patients around the clock and never allowed a lack of money to stand in the way of ensuring that the family members of hospitalized patients had a place to stay in Marietta – occasionally even going so far as to bully the Kennestone administration into providing room and food in the hospital itself for out-of-town family he felt needed to be immediately available.
Dr. Sessions is survived by his daughters, Kimbi Hagen, Melissa Bothwell and Jean Wilund; and by his son Rob Sessions. In addition to his children, Dr. Bob’s family includes his wife, Jean (deceased); four sons- and daughter-in law, Karl Hagen, Kathy Wolf Sessions, Jim Bothwell (deceased) and Larry Wilund; six grandchildren, Katelyn and Kristy Sessions, Hannah Brooke Bothwell, and Bobby, Brittany and Carolyn Wilund; two brothers, Dr. Don Sessions, St. Louis, and Dr. David Lee Sessions, Portland, Or.; and one sister, Melissa English (deceased); 15 nieces and nephews; two society finches (Falcon 1 and Falcon 2), and hundreds of friends, colleagues and former patients.
His children ask that all of those whom Dr. Bob’s life has touched congregate with them on Saturday, Dec. 12 to celebrate a life well lived and a father, physician, humanitarian and friend well loved.
Memorial Gifts: Dr. Sessions’ perspective on life was shaped in his boyhood by the view he gained from the summit of the Rocky Mountains. Because of this the family asks that memorial gifts be directed to the John Austin Cheley Foundation (c/o Treasurer, PO Box 934986, Atlanta, Ga. 31193-4683) to help fund “camperships” to Cheley Colorado Camps in order to give other young boys and girls an opportunity to climb as high and see as far.
Katherine Kent
Katherine Kent, age 66 of Cumming died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital following a period of declining health.
Born Sept. 17, 1943 to the late Ferman and Lula Belle Kent, she lived most of her life in Dawson County. Katherine retired from Wal-Mart in Cumming after 25 years of service and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack W. Kent.
Surviving are her children, Michael S. and June Bozeman, Gainesville, Valerie and Todd Binning, Cumming, Vanessa and Jim Williams, Lebanon, Tn., Gayle Beebe, Janice and Danny Harben and Debbie Rowell, all of Dawsonville, Sherri and Bob Kelly, Dacula; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and J.M. Burt, Alpharetta; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Kathryn Kent, Savannah; and grandchildren, M.J. and Zoey Bozeman, Avery Binning and Elijah, McKenzie, Ashley and Jimmy Williams. A number of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
The funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 7 at 1 o’clock from the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Noel Ferman Burt and Dr. Sam Newman officiated. iIntermentfollowed in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Mary Wofford
Mrs. Mary Lee Wofford, age 62 of Marble Hill, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Samuel Herbert Wofford, Marble Hill. Four children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives.
Mrs. Wofford was cremated. No memorial service is planned at this time. Cagle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Boyce Waldroup, Jr.
Mr. Boyce Edward Waldroup, Jr., age 52 of Jasper, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at his residence following a brief illness.
Born Jan. 15, 1957 in Kings Mountain, N.C., he was the son of Boyce, Sr. and Lillie Irene Frady Waldroup. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Boyd Waldroup; paternal grandparents, Les Waldroup and Nell Mann; and maternal grandparents, Henry and Ivy Mae Hawk Frady. He served in the US Army Reserve and was a brick mason.
Survivors include his wife, Amenda Waldroup, Jasper; daughter, Alisha Waldroup, Jasper; son, Boyce Edward Waldroup III, Savannah, Ga.; sisters, Joyce Perlot, Marietta, Ga., Wanda Carter, Vivian Baker and Geraldine Swords, all of Hayesville, N.C., Teresa Pierson and Delores Taylor, both of Bryson City, N.C., and Hilda Taylor, Sylva, N.C.; brothers, Ray Waldroup, Culberson, N.C., Randall Waldroup, Blue Ridge, and Johnny Waldroup, Ellijay. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 10 from Sharptop Baptist Church with the Revs. Edwin Weaver and Jeff Priest officiating. iIntermentwill follow in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by DAV Chapter #47. Pallbearers were: Shane Hulsey, Jeff Brock, Darrell and Jayson Perlot, Jimmy Blackwell and Jason Rich. Roper Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Annie Vincent
Mrs. Annie Lou “Ann” Vincent, age 83 of Fairmount, Ga., departed this life Tuesday afternoon, August 24, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born Sept. 28, 1926 in Gilmer County, Ga., a daughter of the late Joseph and Lula Mae Gibson Stafford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bryan “Bossie” Vincent; son-in-law, Edward Sanford; her brothers, Oren, J.S., Elihue and Hillard Stafford; and sisters, Eva Southerland, Grace Wilkins and Opal Duckett Lanning.
Survivors include her daughters, Alice Carol Vincent and JoAnn Sanford, both of Fairmount; sister, Minnie Lee Nicholson, Ellijay; and sisters-in-law, Frances Stafford, Jasper, and Sarah Headrick, Dalton. Several beloved nieces and nephews and many special friends also survive.
A service to celebrate her life was held Friday, August 27 at 2 p.m. from the Fairmount Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with the Revs. Jerrold Young and Spencer Evans officiating. Music was arranged by Sally Jones. She was laid to rest beside her beloved husband at Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Earnest Ledford, Hubert Lillard, Larry Nicholson, J.P. and Brandon Davis and Harry Pierce.
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Pamela Willes
Ms. Pamela Susan Willes, age 57 of Ball Ground, Ga., died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at the Emory Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga. following a sudden illness.
Ms. Willes was born on April 10, 1953 in California.
Survivors include her sisters, Julieann Willes and Christine Denari, both of Los Angeles, Ca., and Carolyn Alves of Citrus Heights, Ca.; and her fiance, Jerry Blackwell, Ellijay, Ga. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 29 from Foothills Community Church with the Rev. John Reale officiating. Roper Funeral Home of Jasper was in charge of the arrangements.
Grover Anderson
Grover S. Anderson, age 81 of Pickens County, formerly of Dawsonville, died Thursday August 26, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing Center in Milledgeville following an extended illness.
Mr. Anderson was born Dec. 12, 1928 in Lumpkin County to the late Grover and Florence Anderson. He owned and operated Andy’s Barber Shop in Atlanta until retiring in 1998. Grover was loved by everyone, was an avid outdoorsman who loved bicycling. He had a very outgoing personality, a great sense of humor and always had a fast Ford which was never caught by the revenuers.
Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Cindy Anderson, Milledgeville, Jerry and Michelle Anderson, Twin Falls, Id., and Marvin and Josie Anderson, Cumming; and grandchildren, Ricky, Shannon, Christopher, Jake, Bodie, Andy, Chase and Katty.
The funeral service was held Monday, August 30 at 2 o’clock from Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Whitmire officiating. iIntermentfollowed in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Glenn Cheshire
Glenn E. Cheshire, age 71 of Ball Ground, Ga., passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Brian Center Nursing Home.
Mr. Cheshire retired from Haynes Lumber Company. He was a licensed minister of Sharp Mountain Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Judy Cheshire; children, Jack (Becky) Cheshire and Jimmy (Caitlyn) Cheshire, all of Ball Ground, Linda (Eddie) Davis, Jasper, and Brenda Shirley, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Alicia, Ashley, Amberley, Kelly, Carmen and Jamie Lee; great-grandchildren, Westin, Haven and Levi; and brother, Marvin (Louise) Cheshire, Ball Ground.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 28 from Sharp Mountain Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Waddell and O’Neal Evans officiating. iIntermentfollowed in the church cemetery. Sosebee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jason Angel
Roper Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Jason Angel, age 34 of Jasper, who passed away August 27, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Angel, Jasper; parents, Robert and Verette Angel, Jasper; children, Makayla Angel, Jarred Jason Angel, Serinity Lyrik Elizabeth Angel and Jayse Daka Ely Angel, all of Jasper; step-children, Camden Alexandra Major, Jasper, and Landyn Bryce Simmons and Austin Michael Simmons, Canton; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Robbie Martin, Jasper; nieces and nephews, Jacob, Jillian, Josiah, Jessie and Justin Martin, Brooklyn and Gracie Potter and Isiah Byrd; mothers-in-law, Brenda Byrd and Marsha Brewer; and father-in-law, Ricky Byrd. Other brothers- and sisters-in-law also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Jerusalem Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Loner officiating. iIntermentfollowed in the church cemetery. The family did accept flowers or those who desire may make contributions to the Jason Angel Memorial Fund at Community Bank of Pickens County.
Billy Rollins
Mr. Billy Rollins, age 54 of Nelson, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Kennestone Hospital.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Clifford Chastain, Talking rock; and brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Shirley Rollins, Canton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, August 30 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Elliott officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery on Hwy. 20 in the Macedonia community. Pallbearers were: Donnie, Dustin and Dalton Chastain, Jacob Henson, Lamar Young and Keith Totherow.
Ruby Duckett
Mrs. Ruby Duckett, age 72 of Jasper, passed away Sunday night, August 22, 2010.
Survivors include her son, Phil Duckett, Waleska; daughter, Patsy Parker, Jasper; brothers, Jack Stone, Jasper, Robert Stone, Calhoun, and Elbert Stone, Jasper; and sisters, Susie Young, Mary Bell Palmer and Bonnie Palmer, all of Jasper, Sandra Raffety, Kennesaw, and Margie McDaniel, Ellijay. Seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 25 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Jess Posey officiating. iIntermentfollowed in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Tony and Brian Parker, Jennings Young, Billy Boles, Bud Hollingshead and Tony Golden.
Brenda Parker
Mrs. Brenda Sue Parker, age 61 of Fairmount, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 at her residence following several years of declining health.
She was born on Jan. 12, 1949 in Pickens County, daughter of Mrs. Jessie Lee Timms Griffin and the late J.M. Griffin. She had been employed with the Fairmount Elementary School.
Survivors include her husband, Buddy Parker, to whom she was married
for 43 years; daughters, Dana Quinn and husband Donny, Fairmount, and Donna Rogers and husband Shane, Adairsville; her mother, Mrs. Jessie Lee Griffin; sisters, Linda Dilbeck and husband Robert, Calhoun, Judy Thomas and Sharon Horner and husband Billy, all of Fairmount; and brothers, Johnny Griffin and wife Jeanie, Fairmount, and Timmy Griffin and wife Naketa, Oakman. Four grandchildren, Kenly and Dylan Rogers and Bonnie and Hunter Quinn, and nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held Monday at 2 p.m. from Pleasant Grove (Ryo) Baptist Church with the Revs. Steve Morrow and Ed Pasley officiating. Pallbearers were: Jack Corn, Jonathan, Jacob and Jeremy Griffin, Dustin and John Thomas and Martin Horner. iIntermentfollowed in the church cemetery.
Irene Goble
Mrs. Irene Goble, age 83 of Talking Rock, Ga., died Monday, August 30, 2010, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Ga., following a period of declining health.
Born Nov. 8, 1926 in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Patton and Vira Callahan Chastain. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Goble, and a son, David Goble. Mrs. Goble was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Evelene Goble Fox, Jasper, Ora Faye Goble Nichols, Peggy Goble Southerland, Paulette Goble Watson and Margie Goble Brown, all of Talking Rock, Ga.; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Bessie Richards, Gilmer County.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 from Roper Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Glen Arnold and Coy Richards officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Hinton Cemetery.
Harriet Gustafson
Harriet Harris Sibley Gustafson, age 70 of Marietta, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
Mrs. Gustafson was born on July 4, 1940 in Lyons, N.Y. to Lewis S. and Hattie Branch Sibley. She attended schools in Lyons and graduated from Clearwater High School in Clearwater, Fl. She graduated from Andrew (Junior) College in Cuthbert, Ga. and Florida State University. After marrying Jon Gustafson in Clearwater, Fl., she graduated with a MA degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fl. She moved to Marietta in 1967 to begin her career in teaching mathematics at Kennesaw Junior College. She retired from Kennesaw State University in 2000, having seen many changes on that campus.
Harriet was involved in the Boy Scouts. She was first an assistant den leader, then Den Mother, Crafts Leader at Cub Day Camp, on the Troup Committee, Cobb County Commissioner, and Dean of the PhD Program at Atlanta Area Commissioner College. She and her husband took the boys on various camping trips with a pop-up camper, traveling across this county and Canada.
Harriet was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marietta where she was active in the Chancel Choir and the JOY Sunday school class. She was president of the JOY Class for several years. Over the years, she formed a new circle in the United Methodist Women. She served on the Finance Committee, the Administrative Board, the Kindergarten Board, the Missions Committee and the Chapel Choir Board.
After the sons left home, Harriet and Jon started square dancing and were active dancers since 1996. She and Jon attend several national Square Dance Conventions. They also liked to travel around the country in their motor home.
After retirement, Harriet became interested in genealogy. She was a member of the Fielding Lewis Chapter of the DAR, the Nicholas Wallingford Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century, and the Georgia Chapter #17 of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of American. She served as various officers in the above chapters. She became very interested in Heraldry and Coats of Arms, serving twice as State Chairman of same. She thus extended her research to “over the pond”.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jon Wilson Gustafson; two sons and their wives, Mark Edward Gustafson and Laura Lea of Raleigh, N.C., and Paul Alan Gustafson Jewell and Marie Kathleen of Louisville, Ky.; four grandsons, Luke Gustafson, Daniel Gustafson, Christopher Jewell and Michael Jewell; one brother, Lewis Branch Sibley and Judy Sibley of Coatesville, Pa.; one brother-in-law, David Gustafson and Margaret Gustafson of Ball Ground, Ga; one sister-in-law, Mary Gustafson McConathy and Rev. Robin McConathy of Salida, Co. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
Harriet was predeceased by her parents, Lewis S. and Hattie Branch Sibley.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 21 from the First United Methodist Church in Marietta with the Revs. Dr. Sam Matthews and Dr. Charles A. Sineath officiating. Burial was at Georgia National cemetery in Canton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the, Beth Berman memorial Fund, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, Ga. 30064.
