Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Allen B. Chappell
AMERICUS -- Funeral services for Allen B. Chappell, 76, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. iIntermentwill follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Chappell died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at his residence.
Mr. Chappell was the retired owner of Chappell Machinery Company. He was a U. S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was a past president of these organizations: MB Council Lodge #13, Sumter Shrine Club and John D. Mathis Post #2. He was a member of Al Sihah Temple in Macon and a member and Elder Emeritus of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ima Williams Chappell of Americus; sons, Andy Price of Americus and Allen King Chappell of Milledgeville and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Hancock Funeral Home.
Hughes and Wright Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
George (John) McAllister Dallas Hunt III
TIFTON -- Funeral services for George (John) McAllister Dallas Hunt III, 63, of Tifton will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Willie Beasley and the Rev Billy Kay officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Oakridge Cemetery.
Mr. Hunt died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla.
He was a restaurant operator, had farming interest, was a real estate developer and outdoor advertiser.
He was the son of the late Charles Seaborn Hunt and Mary Doster Hunt.
Jimmy Allen, Mike Turner, Joe Turner, Stan Curington, Greer Brown, Scott Ewing, Jeff Hunt and Mitch Hunt Jr. will serve as pallbearers.
MILDRED BRAGG GRIFFIN
Mildred Bragg Griffin, 86, of Warwick died at her residence on Tuesday, July 29, 2003. She was born on Saturday, January 6, 1917 in Dooly County and was the daughter of the late Jake Byron Bragg and Minnie Mae (Goodman) Bragg. She was retired from Coastal States Life Insurance as an Insurance Sales Person. Funeral services will be held at Warwick United Methodist Church on Friday, August 1, 2003 at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Warwick Methodist Cemetery. She is survived by two sons Tommy (Judy )Griffin of Cordele and Jimmy (Betty) Griffin of Blakely; three sisters, Dorothy Lamberth of Perry and Janie Joyner and Melba Mullis, both of Fort Valley; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Alvin Griffin. Visitation will be at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Thursday, July 31, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family is meeting at the home of Tommy and Judy Griffin at 283 Ray Rd., Cordele. They request that memorials be made to the Warwick First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. Cordele, Ga., phone 229-273-2231.
Charles T. Weathers
Charles T. Weathers, 71, of Vienna, GA died at Crisp Reg. Nursing & Rehab. in Cordele, GA on Thursday, May 20, 2004. He was born on Friday, July 8, 1932, in Cordele, GA. He was the son of the late Gladys Ione Weathers and Jessie Weathers. He served in the Air Force and was of the Baptist Faith. Graveside services will be held at Sunnyside cemetery on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 4:00 PM. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law Pannette & Buddy Wilson of Cordele, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law Billy Wayne & Marsha Weathers of Grimesland, N.C.; daughter Beverley Futch of Plant City, Fla. and 2 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Friday, May 21, 2004 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc.
Johnny Stilwell
Johnny Stilwell, 53, of Arabi, GA. died at Tift General Hospital in Tifton, GA. Sunday, May 11, 2003. He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1950, in Ashburn, GA. He was the son of the late Virgil Clarence Stilwell and Martha Jemima (Kennedy) Stilwell. Graveside Services will be held at Arabi cemetery on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Stilwell is survived by Daughter-Shelley Stilwell of Arabi, Ga.; Step-Daughter-Melissa Pate of Arabi, Ga.; Step-Son-Larry Pate of Arabi, Ga.; Step-Son-Jeff Pate of Arabi, Ga.; Brother-Albert Stilwell of Arabi, Ga.; Brother-Ernest Stilwell of Cordele, Ga.; Brother-Milton Stilwell of Lakeland, Fla.; Sister-Louise Pate of Lakeland, Fla.; Sister-Bertha Arnett of Cordele, Ga.; Sister-Ann Sills of Cusseta, Ga.; nine grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The Family will receive friends at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Monday, May 12, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. Cordele, GA
Marlow Watson
Marlow Watson, 82, of Cordele, GA, Died at his Residence in Cordele, GA, on Sunday, May 11, 2003. He was born on Saturday, September 4, 1920, in Twin City, GA. He was the son of the late Myrtle Watson Scarboro and Thomas Edward Watson. He was a member of the Swainsboro Tigers undefeated football team. He was the owner and operator of Watson Dry Cleaners in Lyons, GA. He was also the district sales manager for Ralston Purina Feed Comapny for 15 yrs. and the owner and operator of Dan - Mar Grain Mill of Sycamore, GA. He was a Army World War II veteran. He was with the Europen Theater, Army intelligence, and he had many rewards for outstanding service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the fellowship sunday school class. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 2:00 PM. The Rev. Tommy Mason and Layman Lee Guerry will officate the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, in Cordele, GA. He is survived by Wife-Audrey Catherine Watson of Cordele, Ga.; Son-Benjamin Marlow Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Daughter-In-Law-Pat Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Son-Barry Sandifer Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Daughter-In-Law-Pam Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Daughter-Karen Watson Darrow of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Step-Sister-Ruth Watson of Twin City, Ga.; Step-Brother-Lewis Donaldson of Twin City, Ga.; Grandson-Adam Barry Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Granddaughter-Emily Paige Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Granddaughter-Caroline Hope Watson of Marietta, Ga. and Grandson-Matthew Benjamin Darrow of Lawrenceville, Ga.The Family will receive friends at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. Cordele, GA.
MINNIE BREWER FAIRCLOTH
Minnie Brewer Faircloth, 94, of Cordele died at her residence Sunday, August 24, 2003. She was born on Sunday, April 25, 1909 in Taylor County, Ga. and was the daughter of the late Thomas Ralbert Brewer and Mary Frances (Cromer) Brewer. Mrs. Faircloth was a member of Hatley Baptist Church and was retired from the lunch room at Pitts Elementary School. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2003 in the Chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services with Rev. James Spires and Elder Brad Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow at Seville cemetery in Seville. She is survived by five sons, James Thomas White of Warwick, Rufus Lamar Faircloth of Cleveland, Tn., Raymond Kenneth Faircloth of Cordele, Rayford Ellis Faircloth of Barney and Roy Milton Faircloth of Pitts; three daughters, Dorothy Faircloth Rhodes of Rochelle, Linda Faircloth Turner of Cordele and Bobbie Jean Wilson of Abbeville; also 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus Franklin Faircloth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening, August 25, 2003, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. Cordele, Ga. PHONE 229-273-2231.
Clark W. Doster
Clark W. Doster, 82, of Americus, GA, Died at Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, GA, Wednesday, February 19, 2003. He was born on Tuesday, July 6, 1920, in Americus, GA. He was retired from the State of Georgia as assistant manager for the State Warehouse for Surplus Property, a member of the Sumter County Farm Bureau and the Bethel Baptist Church. Service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 846 Lane Store Rd., Americus, GA. on Friday, February 21, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bryan L. Bentley officiating.Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, in Americus, GA. He is survived by Wife-Jimmie Frances (Bottoms) Doster of Americus, Ga. Daughter-Sylvia D. (Mrs. David) Odell of Cordele, Ga. Daughter-Judith D. (Mrs. Jimmy) Rainey of Cordele, Ga. Grandson-Richard B. Odell of Newnan, Ga. Grandson-Randy Odell of Warner Robins, Ga. Granddaughter-Cynthia R. Ingram of Cordele, Ga. Granddaughter-Angela R. Young of Kathleen, Ga. Granddaughter-Susan O. Mcdowell of Franklin, NC Grandson-Wesley Rainey of Cordele, Ga.He was preceded in death by: Father-Cooper Edward Doster Mother-Monnie May (Ranew) Doster The family request memorials be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 846 Lane Store Rd., Americus, GA. 31709. The family is meeting at the residence 1459 Upper River Rd., Americus, GA. Visitation will be at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc., on Thursday, February 20, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. 1415 East 24th Ave., Cordele, GA. 31015 Phone 229-273-2231,
Ann J. Carter
CORDELE - Funeral services for Ann Martin Carter, 59, of Panama City, Fla. were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2003 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. Mrs. Carter died February 11, 2003 at her residence in Panama City. Rev. Phil Streetman conducted the service and Rose Martin gave the Eulogy. Music was provided by Marcine Freeman, pianist, and she also accompanied Rev. Royce Freeman and herself as they sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace”. Pallbearers were James Hurt, William Martin, Heath Martin, Richard Burnette, Michael Burnette and Matthew Burnette. Burial was in Penia Baptist Church Cemetery. Born June 30, 1943 in Crisp County, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude Elizabeth Cobb and Jack N. Martin. Mrs. Carter was presently employed by the U.S. Air Force as the Housing Manager at Tyndall AFB, Fla. She had held this position for many years at other Air Force Bases. She was a member of Northern Heights Baptist Church in Cordele and attended Living Word Fellowship Church in Panama City. She was also a member of the Professional Management Housing Association. Survivors include her husband, Larry Carter, Panama City, Fla.; a daughter, Tonya L. Kuypers, Wichita Falls, Tx.; brothers, Billy Martin and Jerry Martin, Cordele, Jackie Martin, Joshua, Tx., Bobby Martin, Albany and Aaron Martin, Columbia, S.C.; and two grandchildren, Kyle Kuypers and Brie Kuypers, Wichita Falls, Tx. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home. A memorial service was held in the chapel of Tyndall AFB at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2003. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Rudell Medlock
CORDELE - A graveside service for Mr. Rudell Medlock, 67, was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2003 at Sunnyside Cemetery. Rev. George Nelson conducted the service and Rainey Family Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. A taped arrangement of Rev. and Mrs. Royce Freeman singing “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” was played. Mr. Medlock died February 6, 2003 at the Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab. Born September 28, 1935 in Franklin County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Lilly Fleming and Walter Lee Medlock. He was a tile layer for the mobile home industry and was a member of the Holiness faith. Survivors include his wife, Sara Ann Medlock of Cordele; two sisters, Lois Martin of Rainsville, Alabama and Opal Gann of Chickamauga. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.
MARY EMMA (HARTLEY) CLARY
CORDELE - Funeral sevices for Mrs. Mary Emma (Hartley) Clary, 93 of Arabi, Ga. will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, February 3, 2003 at Antioch Baptist Church. iIntermentwill follow in the Zion Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Clary died Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Cordele Health and Rehab in Cordele. Rev. Cliff Morgan and Rev. J. E. Harris will conduct the service. She was born on Sunday, February 14, 1909, in Arabi, GA. the daughter of the late John David Hartley and Nathie Lee (Wade) Hartley and the widow of Seaborn Jones Clary. She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by a son Bobby Clary of Warner Robins, Ga. two daughters Mary Ann (Clary) Sanders of Vienna, Ga. and Cathy (Clary) Rowell of Surrency, Ga. a sister Gynelle (Hartley) Musselwhite of Cordele, Ga. and 8 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren
Visitation will be Sunday February 2, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Rainey Family Funeral Services in Cordele, Ga.
Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. Cordele, GA. Phone 229-273-2231
Herbert Smith
CORDELE - Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Smith, 73, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2003 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. Rev. Wayne Poole and Rev. Kevin Moore conducted the services. Danny Poole, guitarist, accompanied himself as he sang “I Met The Master”, and Kristy Purdy as she sang “Sweet Beulah Land” . They both sang “Precious Memories” to guitar accompaniment. Pallbearers were Danny Poole, Mike Poole, Donnie Olds, Terry Poole, Bobby Smith and Vance Moncrief. Frankie Poole, Ed Poole, Ben Poole, Bennie Poole and Virgil Moncrief served as honorary pallbearers. iIntermentwas in Sunnyside Cemetery. Born May 15, 1929 in Turner County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Annie L. Evers and Joel F. Smith. He was a retired steel cutter from the Cordele Steel Co. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Poole Smith; three children, Shirley Crisp and Lamar Smith, both of Cordele and Sandra Parham of Vienna; a brother, Haywood Smith of Vina, Ala.; a sister, Christophene Poole of Ocoee, Fla.; five grandchildren, Becky Long, Brandy Nipper, Louie Parham, III, Jessica Smith and Erica Smith and four great-grandchildren, Baily Nipper, Bryce Nipper, Courtney Long and Colby Long. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
SUSIE HICKS WESTBROOK
Susie H. Westbrook, 96 of Cordele died at Cordele Health & Rehab. Friday, September 26, 2003. She was born on Monday, September 2, 1907, in Carroll County, the daughter of the late John William Hicks and Rilla Hicks. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Service will be held at Chapel Of Rainey Funeral Services on Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 4:00 PM with burial to follow at Arabi Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Louise (Westbrook) Nipper and Jeannette (Westbrook) Jones both of Cordele and Inez (Westbrook) Jones of Macon. She was preceded in death by her husband Emory Virgil Westbrook. Visitation will be at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Saturday, September 27, 2003 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The family is meeting at the home of Jeannette Jones, 217 Old Blackshear Rd. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc., Cordele, Ga. 31010 PHONE 227-273-2231.
Mrs. Emylee Sheppard Fitzgibbons
CORDELE - Mrs. Emylee Sheppard Fitzgibbons, 94, died at her residence Monday, November 24, 2003. Born on Tuesday, December 15, 1908 in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late John Soloman Sheppard and Lydia Wheeler Sheppard and the widow of Patrick Francis Fitzgibbons. The Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2003 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. The family will greet friends afterwards. The Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick Francis and Joyce V. Fitzgibbons of Cordele; three grandsons, Pat F. Fitzgibbons, III, James J. Fitzgibbons and John Fitzgibbons, all of Cordele; four granddaughters, Lea F. Donaldson of Albany, Joy F. Adams of Cordele, Mary F. Williams of Anchorage, Alaska and Lydia F. Hanavan of Winter Springs, Fla. and nine great-grandchildren. The family is meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fitzgibbons, Jr. at 720 East 14th Avenue, Cordele. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. P.O. Box 416, Cordele, GA 31010-0416
Sarah Martha Rogers
Sarah Martha Rogers, 90, of Cordele died Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born Tuesday, March 11, 1913 in Bibb County, she was the daughter of the late William Fletcher Jackson and Alice Corine Meadows Jackson and the widow of Raymond Rogers. Funeral services will be held at Rainey Family Funeral Services Friday, January 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. iIntermentwill follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 til 11:00 a.m. She is survived by a nephew, Fletcher Fogarty of Fayetteville, N.C. and two nieces, Kathryn Howard of Dawson and Christine Gilbert of Vienna. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc.
Charles T. Weathers
Charles T. Weathers, 71, of Vienna, GA died at Crisp Reg. Nursing & Rehab. in Cordele, GA on Thursday, May 20, 2004. He was born on Friday, July 8, 1932, in Cordele, GA. He was the son of the late Gladys Ione Weathers and Jessie Weathers. He served in the Air Force and was of the Baptist Faith. Graveside services will be held at Sunnyside cemetery on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 4:00 PM. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law Pannette & Buddy Wilson of Cordele, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law Billy Wayne & Marsha Weathers of Grimesland, N.C.; daughter Beverley Futch of Plant City, Fla. and 2 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Friday, May 21, 2004 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc.
Johnny Stilwell
Johnny Stilwell, 53, of Arabi, GA. died at Tift General Hospital in Tifton, GA. Sunday, May 11, 2003. He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1950, in Ashburn, GA. He was the son of the late Virgil Clarence Stilwell and Martha Jemima (Kennedy) Stilwell. Graveside Services will be held at Arabi cemetery on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Stilwell is survived by Daughter-Shelley Stilwell of Arabi, Ga.; Step-Daughter-Melissa Pate of Arabi, Ga.; Step-Son-Larry Pate of Arabi, Ga.; Step-Son-Jeff Pate of Arabi, Ga.; Brother-Albert Stilwell of Arabi, Ga.; Brother-Ernest Stilwell of Cordele, Ga.; Brother-Milton Stilwell of Lakeland, Fla.; Sister-Louise Pate of Lakeland, Fla.; Sister-Bertha Arnett of Cordele, Ga.; Sister-Ann Sills of Cusseta, Ga.; nine grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The Family will receive friends at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Monday, May 12, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. Cordele, GA
Marlow Watson
Marlow Watson, 82, of Cordele, GA, Died at his Residence in Cordele, GA, on Sunday, May 11, 2003. He was born on Saturday, September 4, 1920, in Twin City, GA. He was the son of the late Myrtle Watson Scarboro and Thomas Edward Watson. He was a member of the Swainsboro Tigers undefeated football team. He was the owner and operator of Watson Dry Cleaners in Lyons, GA. He was also the district sales manager for Ralston Purina Feed Comapny for 15 yrs. and the owner and operator of Dan - Mar Grain Mill of Sycamore, GA. He was a Army World War II veteran. He was with the Europen Theater, Army intelligence, and he had many rewards for outstanding service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the fellowship sunday school class. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 2:00 PM. The Rev. Tommy Mason and Layman Lee Guerry will officate the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, in Cordele, GA. He is survived by Wife-Audrey Catherine Watson of Cordele, Ga.; Son-Benjamin Marlow Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Daughter-In-Law-Pat Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Son-Barry Sandifer Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Daughter-In-Law-Pam Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Daughter-Karen Watson Darrow of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Step-Sister-Ruth Watson of Twin City, Ga.; Step-Brother-Lewis Donaldson of Twin City, Ga.; Grandson-Adam Barry Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Granddaughter-Emily Paige Watson of Marietta, Ga.; Granddaughter-Caroline Hope Watson of Marietta, Ga. and Grandson-Matthew Benjamin Darrow of Lawrenceville, Ga.The Family will receive friends at Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Arrangements by Rainey Family Funeral Services, Inc. Cordele, GA.
