Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Georgia Sis Mason
Dec. 15, 1934 - Nov. 22, 2006
Georgia Sis Mason, age 71, of Unadilla, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Born in Dooly County, she was the daughter of the late Jeff Layfield and Ola Mae Palmer Layfield. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla and a retired cook with Flash Foods. Every Wednesday, she enjoyed going out to eat with her "Ladies Day Out Group."
Survivors include:
Sons: Dan Mason of Henderson
Michael V. Mason of Hawkinsvillle
Daughters: Judy Elaine Oxley of Eastman
Debra Gilmore of Navarre, FL
Grandchildren: 12
great-grandchildren: 5
Her husband, Virgil Mason, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, November 24 in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla. Rev. James Gauthier will officiate and interment will follow in Walnut Cemetery.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 23 from 6 - 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Laura Woodward, 505 Old Americus Road, Vienna, GA 31092.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.
Martha King Deese
Aug. 1, 1926 - Nov. 30, 2006
Martha King Deese, age 80, of Americus, died Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Magnolia Manor.
Born in Bibb County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar H. King and Esther Adams King. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church in Macon and retired from the Ambassador Motel in Macon where she was the manager.
Survivors include:
Daughters: Deidre Hibberd of Unadilla
Virginia Deese of Oakland, IL
Son: Howard Deese of Atlanta
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Deese, and a daughter, Jane Deese.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of the flowers, donations may be made to the League of the Good Samaritan, c/o Magnolia Manor, 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.
Emma "Lou" Shiver
Mar. 21, 1971 - Dec. 6, 2006
Emma "Lou" Shiver, age 35, of 35 McCorvey Road, Unadilla, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Born in Gadsden County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Jack Ennis Shiver and Nancy Belle Phillips Shiver. She was a bookkeeper.
Survivors include:
Husband: Dennis Hudson of Unadilla
Daughter: Taylor Sanders of Unadilla
Son: Tommy Sanders of Unadilla
Step Sons: Cory Hudson of Unadilla
Kyle Hudson of Calhoun
Kody Hudson of Calhoun
Sisters: Jackie Shiver (Mike Herrwerth) of Quincy, FL
Janet Kilpatrick (Randy) of Tallahassee, FL
Jennifer Tidd (James) of Tallahassee, FL
Brenda Gay (Scott) of Montezuma
Brother: Danny Shiver of Valdosta
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 9 in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla. Rev. Jimmy Gauthier will officiate and interment will follow in Snow Cemetery.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 8 from 6 - 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Laura Woodward, 505 Old Americus Road, Vienna, GA 31092.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.
Margaret B. Broxton
Oct. 3, 1914 - Dec. 10, 2006
Margaret B. Broxton, age 92, of Lutz, Florida, died Sunday, December 10, 2006, in Tampa, Florida.
Born in Dooly County, she was the daugther of the late Melger Frank Bragg and Effie Peavy Bragg. She was a longtime resident of Unadilla and a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla, the Fidelis Sunday School Class, a former president of the WMU and served as superintendent of the Primary Sunday School Department. Mrs. Broxton was a retired school teacher and taught at Busy Korner Kindergarten for over 12 years.
Survivors include:
Sons: Eugene H. Broxton, Jr. of Provo, UT
David Lee Broxton of Wesley Chapel, FL
Grandchildren: David Lee Broxton, Jr. of Waxhaw, NC
Karen Elizabeth Chlarson of Saratoga Springs, UT
Bethany Lynn Brockman of Fairview, NJ
great-grandchildren: 7
Her husband, Eugene H. "Gene" Broxton, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 13 in First Baptist Church of Unadilla. Rev. Ron Smith will officiate and interment will follow in Walnut Cemetery.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.
Sara Bragg Horne
Mar. 13, 1913 - Dec. 10, 2006
Sara Bragg Horne, age 93, of Pinehurst, died Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
She was born in Dooly County on March 13, 1913 to the late Taylor Ansel Bragg and Susie Simmons Bragg. She was a graduate of Young Harris College and Georgia State College for Women, taught school for over 35 years in Dooly and Houston Counties and coached basketball. Mrs. Horne was faithful to God and a longtime member of Pinehurst Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher and in the WMU. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the AARP.
Survivors include:
Son: William L. "Bill" Horne, Jr. (Grada) of Pinehurst
Sisters: Ruth B. Lange (Harry) of Birmingham, AL
Evelyn B. Woodford (Dan) of Albuquerque, NM
Brothers: Carl Bragg (Charlene) of Columbus
Roy F. Bragg (Carolyn) of Gardendale, AL
Grandchildren: Rhett Horne (Leslie) of Waco, TX
Adam Horne (Laura) of Pinehurst
Rich Horne of Washington, DC
great-grandchildren: Will and Annelise Horne of Waco, TX
Jake and Luke of Pinehurst
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. L. Horne and by her siblings, Dr. Jack Bragg, Ernest Bragg, and Agnes McNeill.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 14 in Pinehurst Baptist Church. Rev. Freddy Hogg will officiate and interment will follow in Pinehurst City Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 PM Wednesday, December 13 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.
