Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Tim Parks
Mr. Tim William Parks, age 54 of Plainville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23 at Floyd Hospital. He was born in Pickens County on Nov. 10, 1955, son of David Parks and Bonnie Wilkey Shephard. Before becoming disabled in 1999, Mr. Parks was self-employed in the construction industry. He was a member of the Plainville Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include his father, David Parks, Jasper; mother, Bonnie Wilkey Shephard, Plainville; sons, Bryan Selman and wife Beth and Timothy Parks, both of Rome; daughters, Samantha Miller and husband Marcus, Euharlee, and Angel Nichole Parks, Rome; brothers, Allen Parks, Shannon, Lawrence Edward Parks, Plainville, and Thomas Parks, Calhoun; and sister, Jennie Lou Childers, Plainville. Grandchildren are Marcus Miller II, Austin Selman, Mackenzie Miller, Andre, Addie and Aiden Selman. An extended family of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. from the Plainville Church of God of Prophecy with Bros. Jerry Gaddis and Spencer Padgett officiating. iIntermentfollowed in the Scott Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Billy, Anthony, Tommy and Joseph Wilkey, Tommy Fowler and Lamar Williams.
Robert Ray
Mr. Robert Ray, age 71 of Jasper, passed early Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Billy, Robbie and Wanda, Keith, Kevin and John Ray, all of Jasper; and daughter, Zelda Ray, Dalton. Eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Revs. Joey DuBois and Emmett Burgess officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Richard Boutwell, Ricky, Tim, Dillon and Casey Ray, Austin Mooney and Tommy Mays.
Ray Parker
Mr. Ray Parker, age 74 of the Hinton Community, passed Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Parker, Hinton; mother-in-law, Mary Martin, Hinton; sons, Michael and Justin parker, both of Hinton; daughters, Carolee Arnold and Brandy Bozeman, both of Jasper; and grandchildren, Jessica Howell, Valerie Roberson, Heather Parker, Alex and Avery Cannady, Bayli Bozeman and Katelyn Arnold. Four great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by two brothers, Thurman and Olen Parker.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Hyde officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Mount Pisgah Baptist Church cemetery in Gilmer County. Pallbearers were: Earl Carver, Andy Burton, R.L and Cam Parker, Joey Cannady and Danny Joe Chadwick. Honorary pallbearers were: Judd Blackwell, Ted Wilkins, Alex Cannady, Ray Bates, Rob Parker, Horace Williams, James Eaton and Brian Coker.
Olen Parker
Mr. Olen Roger (Dooster) Parker of Talking Rock, Ga. passed late Saturday evening, Sept. 18, 2010 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper.
Survivors include his brother, Ray Parker, Hinton Community; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Parker was cremated according to his wishes and, at present no services are scheduled. Cagle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Leisa Ballew
Mrs. Leisa Jones Ballew, age 44 of Ellijay died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.
Mrs. Ballew was born on July 29, 1966 in Gilmer Co. She is the daughter of the late Herbert Jones and Netti Hodge Jones. She was a convenience store manager and a member of Flat Branch Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Randall Ballew of the home; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jo Ann and Richard McAdams, Tallahassee, Fl., Lori and Alan Carver, Jasper; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward B. Jones, Lafayette, Ga., Douglas and Kathy Jones, Dalton, Ga., Robert and Angie Jones, Marietta, Ga, H. David Jones and Randy and Donna Jones, all of Dalton, Ga., and Jeanette Ballew, Talking Rock, Ga. Several nieces and nephews, including Sonya Jones Martinez of Dalton, also survive.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Franklin Harper officiating. Music was by Martha Harper. Pallbearers were: Todd Grove, Brian, Mark and Tonny Jones, Alan Carver and Jimmy Charles. iIntermentfollowed in the Flat Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Roy Watkins
Mr. Roy Watkins, age 66 of Canton, passed early Monday morning, Sept. 27, 2010 at Woodstock Nursing & Rehab Center in Woodstock.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Sandra Watkins and Kenny and Sheri Watkins, all of Ball Ground; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and James Gentner, Kennesaw; brothers, Larry, Stanley, Sammy, Joe and Mark Watkins, all of Dalton, Ga.; sisters, Carol Watkins, Dalton, Judy McGhee, Ball Ground, and Donna Mitchell, Dalton; grandchildren Justin, Pamela, Colten and Tatum Watkins and Madelyne Gentner; and great-grandson, Alex Watkins. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Watkins.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Huey Holloway officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Lake Forest Memorial Park with Colt, Justin, William and Josh Watkins, Michael McGhee, Tyler Mitchell, Terry Lee Painter and Mitchell Godfrey serving as pallbearers.
Ida Stephens
Mrs. Ida Stephens, age 95 of Calhoun, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Calhoun Health Care.
She was a native of Gordon County, born on April 13, 1915 to the late Luke and Lula Wyatt Dutton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William S. Stephens; brothers, Melvin, J.C., Otto and Otis Dutton; and sisters, Edith Downer, Bonnie Payne and Jewel Wright.
Prior to her retirement at age 82, Mrs. Stephens had been employed by Wellco Carpets an Calhoun Health Care. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Gene Stephens, Hinton; brother and sister-in-law, Hansel and Sybil Dutton, Erwin Hill Community; and grandchildren Gary Stephens, Calhoun, and Brian Padgett, Winchester, Va. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
A graveside service was conducted Monday, August 9 at 2 p.m. from Gordon Memorial Gardens with Rev. Harold Blackstock officiating. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Willard Shull, Jr.
Willard Monroe Shull, Jr., resident of Jasper, Ga., died August 8, 2010 at St. Vincent Health System in Erie, Pa. while vacationing with his wife at the nearby Chautauqua Institution. He was 80 years old and died quickly and painlessly of a severe internal hemorrhage. He never knew that he was in any danger while he was under the care of the optimistic ICU staff at St. Vincent.
Born in Indianapolis, In. to Willard M. Shull, Sr. and Ruth Barrett Shull, he was encouraged to pursue his passion for the violin, which he discovered at the age of 8. He later attended Shortridge High School, where he performed as Concertmaster and librarian for the school orchestra and began freelancing in community orchestras in the area. After receiving a Bachelor and Master of Music in Violin from Indiana University School of Music he served in the 7th Army Orchestra. As a member of the orchestra in the 1950’s he was an ambassador for the US in European countries rebuilding from WW2.
Returning from Europe to Indiana University, Willard received a Music Education degree and moved to Rome, Ga. to become a member of the music faculty at Shorter College, freelancing for 2 years in the early ’60s with the fledgling Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. When Robert Shaw became music director of the ASO in 1967, Mr. Shull auditioned and became Assistant Concertmaster of what would soon become a world-renowned organization. He moved his family to Sandy Springs, Ga.
Mr. Shull was respected by his peers, Maestro Shaw and subsequent ASO conductors for his loyalty to the orchestra and his desire to be part of a well prepared and dynamic ensemble. He was deeply affected by anything that stood in the way of the orchestra’s mission. He appreciated all of the conductors of the ASO for the contributions they made to the growth of the orchestra and was reluctant to retire at the age of 75.
His primary hobby for much of his life was fine wood working. It was his solace and a relief from the rigors of music performance. He bought his first motorcycle when he was 49 years old and sold his last one when he was 79. He and his wife rode two-up for thousands of miles from shore to shore in the US and in Europe. In addition to these trips, he rode his cycle regularly to and from rehearsals and performances. He often was recognized by symphony patrons as he parked near the 15th street entrance with his 1763 Landolfi violin bungeed to the passenger seat, even on cold winter evenings. He said that no matter how tedious a rehearsal or performance was, he could always shake off the stress on his ride home to Sandy Springs.
Willard loved the natural beauty of his surroundings as much as he did playing great music. Spending time in the mountains was restorative, so after he retired from music playing in 2005, he moved with his wife and two dogs, Cokie and Schatzie II, to the Bent Tree Community in Jasper, Ga. It was there he found his greatest contentment in peaceful surroundings with time to reflect on his good fortune in having chosen the paths he took in his life. He also continued to enjoy frequent trips to Atlanta to hear his former ASO colleagues perform.
Mr. Shull is survived by his wife of 36 years, Suzanne Munn Shull. He also is survived by his first wife, Rebecca Lane Weaver, Jonesboro, Ga.; their daughters, Victoria Shull Owen and Cecily Shull, Stockbridge, Ga., as well as their husbands, Gary Owen and Robert Wilson. In addition, he has two granddaughters, Melissa Anne Smith and Cecily Catherine Smith.
Willard’s farewell wishes were very clear. He wanted to be cremated and “throw a party” for the family and friends he loved. This will take place in Sandy Springs in September and future announcements will be made. If you wish to honor him, he would be pleased for you to give to your favorite charity or to the Indiana University School of Music.
Timmy Brookshire
Mr. Timmy Lee “Tim” Brookshire, age 51 of Brookshire Road, Ranger, Ga., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at his residence.
A native of Fulton County, Mr. Brookshire was a son of the late Wallace Clay and Sally Hobgood Brookshire. He worked many years as a drywall installer. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Betty Smith; and two brothers, James and Mack Brookshire.
Survivors include his son, Justin Wallace Brookshire, Fountain Inn, S.C.; former wife, Cathy Brookshire, Fountain Inn, S.C.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Grady and Debbie Brookshire, Eaton, Ga., Arvel Brookshire, Lawrenceville, Ray and Joyce Brookshire, Fairmount, Edward and Carol Brookshire and Wallace and Tammy Brookshire, all of Ranger, and Marvin and Linda Brookshire, Calhoun; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia Smallwood, Ranger, Hazel and Bobby Bailey, Doraville, and Debra and Dan Tarrant, Collinsville, Al. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 from Calhoun Full Gospel Fellowship Church with the Rev. Hershel Pierce officiating. Music was arranged by Mrs. Fay Bentley. Pallbearers were: Richard and Michael Brookshire, Scott Tarrant, Gene Smallwood, Anthony Brookshire, Jared Bailey and Roy Pierce. Burial followed in the Fairview Church of God cemetery in Oakman. The family did accept flowers, but request donations be made to Hazel Bailey to help with expenses.
Helen Evans
Mrs. Helen Parks Evans, age 87 of Jasper, passed away early Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Odell Evans, Jasper; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Jaci Evans and Ben and Angie Evans, all of Jasper; daughters, Melba Evans and Linda Easterwood, both of Jasper; brother, David Parks, Ellijay; and sisters, Jessie Knight and Ruthie Silvers, both of Ellijay; Five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Evans.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Von Hinton officiating. iIntermentfollowed at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were: Wesley and Adam Easterwood, Brian Johnson, Tyler Shackleford, Phil Blackwell and Cory Eubanks. The family did accept flowers or memorials may be made to Cagle Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Chad Eubanks
Mr. Chad Eubanks, age 35 of Midway, Ga. and formerly of Jasper, passed at St. Joseph’s Chandler Hospital in Savannah on Sunday evening, Sept. 12, 2010.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, Gary and Donna Eubanks, Midway; mother and step-father, Carolyn and Bart Padgett, Jasper; grandmother, Helen Eubanks, Jasper; son, Clayton Eubanks, White, Ga.; daughter, Caitlyn Eubanks, Dahlonega; and brother and sister-in-law, Skip and Natasha Eubanks, Ellijay.
The funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Kelley officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Sunrise Memorial Gardens with Shane Brown, Marty Gaddis, Adam and Andy Young and Kyle and Cory Eubanks serving as pallbearers.
Ollie Mullinax
Mrs. Ollie Mullinax, age 95 of Jasper, passed early Thursday morning, Sept. 16, 2010 at Heritage Health Care in Jasper.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Moody, Talking Rock; and sisters, Odene Sutton, Maryville, Tn., Ida Byrd Thompson, Clearwater, Fl., and Kay Woodall, Lake Station, In. Three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Segers officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Crossroads Baptist Church cemetery with Randy, Ricky, Scott, Wesley, Seth and Ronnie Kirk, Tommy Jones and Zack Thomas serving as pallbearers.
Steve Martin
Mr. Steve Corky Martin, age 41 of Jasper, Ga., passed late Friday evening, Sept. 17, 2010 at Northside Hospital-Cherokee, Canton.
Survivors include his grandmother, Vinnie Harris Martin, Jasper; step-mother, Cheri Martin, Jasper; daughter, Brooke Riley, Jasper; brothers, Joey and Nicholas Martin, both of Jasper; sister, Jean Hancock, Jasper; and step-sisters, Angela Burgess and Dawn Fountain, both of Jasper. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his father, J.S. Martin.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home. iIntermentfollowed in Antioch Baptist Church cemetery with Nick Martin, David Cagle, Phillip Mullins, Roger Childers, Michael Hancock and Jennings Young serving as pallbearers.
Gene Roland
Roper Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Gene Roland, age 62 of Jasper, who passed away Sept. 2, 2010 at M.D. Anderson Center in Houston, Tx.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Roland, Jasper; son, Jeff Roland, Jasper; daughters and sons-in-law, Stacy Roland and Jamie Bryan, Jasper, and Jill Roland and Tracy Abercrombie, Talking Rock; grandchildren, Hailey Bryan and Roland and Chrissy Abercrombie; brothers and sisters-in-law, Herbert and Sandy Roland and Don and Nancy Roland all of Jasper; sister-in-law, Ruth Roland, Jasper; and mother-in-law, Elaine Hitt, Jasper. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday from Philadelphia Baptist Church with the Revs. Wade Grant, Joey DuBois and Tim Pearson officiating. iIntermentfollowed in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Olen Parker
Mr. Olen Parker of Talking Rock, Ga. passed late Saturday evening, Sept. 18, 2010 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper.
Survivors include his brother, Ray Parker, Hinton Community; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Parker was cremated according to his wishes and, at present no services are scheduled. Cagle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
