Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Richard Randolph
April 3rd, 1931 - June 15th, 2006
Randolph, Richard, 75, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, June 15, 2006 in a local hospital. Mr. Randolph was a life long resident of Chattanooga and was retired from Combustion Engineering with 37 years of service. He was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Director, Training Union Director, Maintenance Director, Youth Director and Building Supervisor. He was a son of the late James Alfred & Lizzie Randolph and was also preceded in death by five brothers, Eddie B., Melvin, J.D., Lewis, and Leon Randolph. Survivors include his wife, Annie Kate Randolph, three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne (Saundra) Randolph, Ricky (Kendall) Randolph, both of Chattanooga, Danny (Nancy) Randolph, Lake Jackson, Texas, brother, Eugene Randolph, New Egypt, N.J., ten grandchildren, Candice, Ashley, Justin, Austin, Nathan, Aaron, Samantha, Travis, Cole and Allie Randolph and several nieces & nephews. Services will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Mason and Rev. Curtis Gravely officiating. iIntermentwill be in Lakewood Memory Gardens East with Nephews serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men’s Sunday School Class and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Morris Hill Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com The family will receive friends after 2 :00 P.M. Sunday and from 9:30 A.M. Monday until the hour of the service at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Buford Banahar Street
January 9th, 1922 - June 16th, 2006
Buford Banahar Street, of Chattanooga, died June 16th, 2006, in Chattanooga after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 9, 1922, in Slygo Valley, Ga. and was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Benson Street and Jessie Moore Street of Slygo Valley, GA and his first wife Edith Holtrey Street of La Grange, GA. Mr. Street served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a pilot and officer and was honorably discharged in 1982 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was a graduate of Dade County High School class of 1939, Wylie School of Business class of 1940, and Georgia Institute of Technology class of 1949 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He had a forty one year dedicated career with the Tennessee Valley Authority in the Fossil and Hydro Division. He started his career at TVA where he worked in a clerical position at Hales Bar Dam for several years. He then went to the Georgia Institute of Technology where he earned an engineering degree. Upon his return to TVA, he worked in various engineering and management positions until retiring in 1987 as the Station Manager of the John Sevier Steam Station in Rogersville, TN. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America in the Great Smoky Mountains and Sequoyah Councils with four sons and two grandsons reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth from the Sequoyah Council. He is survived by his present wife, Patricia Adams Street; his daughter Bebe Ann Street of Jasper, AL., his sons Stephen Holtrey (Virginia) Street of Morristown, TN, Michael David (Elaine) Street of Chalon-sur-Saone, France, Patrick Moore (Lisa) Street of Six Mile, SC, Gerald Buford (Ellen) Street of Chattanooga, TN, and his step daughter Amy Nelson (John) Turnbow of Gardendale, AL. Also surviving are grandsons; Andrew Lewis Street, Benjamin Clifford Street, Charles Michael Street, Jonathan Matthew Turnbow, Timothy Andrew Turnbow, granddaughters; Angela Marie (Mike) Harris, Lucy Anna Street, Emily Claire Street, Rebecca Ann Street, Anna Holtrey Street, and Victoria Nicole Turnbow, great-grandson; Noah Michael Harris, and great-granddaughter; Natalie Marie Harris. Also surviving are his sister, Eloise Smith Hawthorne of Flat Rock, AL and his brother Donald Edward (Elizabeth) Street of Wildwood, GA. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of the McAllester Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Buford B. Street to one of the following: the Great Smoky Mountain Council, BSA, P.O. Box 51885, Knoxville, TN 37950 or the Sequoyah Council, BSA, P.O. Box 3010, Johnson City, TN 37602; the Church Organ Fund at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411; or to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305. Visitation will be from noon till 2:00 pm on Monday June 19th at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the church parlor with funeral services to follow at 2 P.M. Dr. Larry L. Schenk officiating. iIntermentwill be at Chattanooga Memorial Park in the White Oak Community. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.
Robert D. Smith
January 31st, 1930 - June 17th, 2006
Smith, Robert D. age 76 of Chattanooga, died June 16, 2006 at a local health care facility. He attended the Christian Church and was a mason with the Olive Branch Lodge # 297 Jasper, Tenn. He was also a member of the Alhambra Shrine and Motor Patrol. He served on the Board of Directors of the Order of Rainbow. Mr. Smith was retired from Bell South with 37 years of service. Surviving relatives; wife, Dolores Richie Smith. Sons, Michael Smith of Chattanooga, Ralph Smith of Decatur, Al, Jonathan Smith of South Pittsburg, Tenn. Daughter, Peggy Smith of Chattanooga. Sister, Mildred Tenpenny of Franklin, Tenn. Five grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday June 19, 2006 2 P.M. cst at Cumberland View Cemetery, Kimball, Tenn. Dr. Art Jones Jr. officiating. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial be made to, Hospice of Chattanooga 4355 Hwy 58 Suite 101 Chattanooga, Tn 37416 or Scottish Rite-Shoes for Children Program 1345 Hickory Valley Rd Chattanooga, Tenn 37421 The family will receive friends Sunday 2-8 P.M. at Heritage funeral Home and Cremation Services 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.
Betty Lucille Thurman
July 20th, 1930 - June 17th, 2006
Thurman, Mrs. Betty, 75, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 in a local hospital. Mrs. Thurman was born in Bradley County and had lived in Ringgold, Georgia most of her life. She had lived in Chattanooga for the past 12 years. Mrs. Thurman was of the Baptist faith and was a daughter of the late John William & Cassie Marler Eslinger. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Eslinger and Irene (William) Durham. Survivors include two sons, Larry (Linda) Thurman, Elijay, GA., Kenny Thurman, Chattanooga, three brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Lois) Eslinger, Andy (Jean) Eslinger and Dennis (Dot) Eslinger, all of Cleveland, sister and brother-in-law, Barbara (Tommy) Weaver, Cohutta, GA., two grandsons, Donnie (Stacey) Thurman, Rossville, Josh Thurman, Chattanooga. Services will be held Tuesday at 11:30 A. M. in the funeral home chapel with Minister Tom Norvell officiating. iIntermentwill be in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 P.M. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Bobbie Jean Benge
November 26th, 1933 - June 18th, 2006
Bobbie Jean Benge, 73, Chickamauga, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006, at her residence. She was born November 26, 1933, in Harlan, Kentucky. Survivors are husband of 53 years, Jesse W. “Sarge” Benge; sons, Jesse Randall Benge, Ringgold, William Scott Benge, Chickamauga; daughter, Annamarie Posey, Chattanooga; grandchild, Lauran Brooke Benge. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. iIntermentwill be 11 a.m. Wednesday in National Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory.
Bonnie C. Bartlett
May 25th, 1909 - February 18th, 2007
Bartlett – Bonnie C., 97, of Apison, TN died Monday, February 19, 2007 in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Apison, she was a member of Apison Baptist Church. Miss Bartlett was retired from Dixie Yarns after 25 years of service. She was a caregiver for many of her family members after her retirement. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Pearl Bartlett and was preceded in death by her sisters, Nina Ware and Jimmie Seymore and her brothers, Homer and Lat Bartlett. Survivors are her brother and sister in law, Curtis and Grace Bartlett of Chattanooga; sister and brother in law, Earline and Joe Roberts, Pisgah, Alabama; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 am in the chapel with Rev. C.E. Blevins and Rev. Leroy Spinks officiating. Burial will be in Plowman Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-6 pm at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
James Christopher "JC" Lee
August 6th, 1963 - February 19th, 2007
J.C. Lee James Christopher Lee 43, Ooltewah, died Monday February 19, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of the Ooltewah and North Georgia area. Mr. Lee was a graduate of the Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a former employee of McKee Baking Company. Mr. Lee was a grandson of the late Ira and Rose Lee. Survivors are three sons Derek, Dustin and Dylan Lee; parents James C. and Mary Lee; brother and sister-in-law Jeffrey and Anita Lee all of Ooltewah; grandmother Bonnie Gill, grandfather Arnold Gill of Rossville; Special Uncle and Aunt Larry and Joyce Lee of Fort Oglethorpe; two nieces Jessica and Kaitlin. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Denny Manning and the Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating. iIntermentwill be in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at The Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway
Geneva Crane
October 17th, 1927 - February 20th, 2007
Crane – Geneva C., 79, of Ooltewah, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. A lifelong resident of Ooltewah, she was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and a member of the Pine Ridge Joy Club. Mrs. Crane was retired from Cutter Laboratories after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Crane, son, James Darrow Crane, and step-daughter, Connie Crane Tatum She is survived by one son, Curtis (Debbie) Crane, of Ringgold, GA, one Daughter, Vivian ( Paul) Crane Dills also of Ringgold, GA, grandchildren; Danielle Stafford, Wesley Crane, Shane Mongar, Sarah Nelson, Brandis Studdard, Jamie Crane, Shannon Crane, Kevin Crane and great-grandchildren; Rachel Stafford, Mei Nelson, and Calliope Nelson, Sisters, Ruby Varnell, Fannie Varnell, and Peggy Bonine. Also preceded in death by two brothers; Troy and Earl Chambers and two sisters Johnnie McDaniel and Lyda Parker. Services will be held Friday at 2 pm in the chapel with Pastor Sam Cravatt and Pastor Lee Peters officiating Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens East with Shane Mongar, Wesley Crane, Rick Studdard, Ian Nelson, Buddy Bonine, and David McDaniel serving as pallbearers. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
Harold Ronald Smith
December 2nd, 1948 - February 12th, 2007
Harold Ronald Smith, Ed.D; 58; passed away in Washington DC Monday, February 12, 2007. Mr. Smith was born in Dayton, TN and lived in Chattanooga for 24 years. He was a graduate of Red Bank High School, graduate of UTC, and received his doctorate from UTK. He has lived in Washington DC for the past 33 years and was a Research Psychologist with the U.S. Department of Interior. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold S. Smith. He is survived by his mother, Gertrude Smith; sister, Jan Veal; niece, Sarah Veal; nephew, Josh Veal, all of Ooltewah; and his special dog, Winston. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Alice Steele
February 28th, 1940 - February 21st, 2007
Alice Steele, 66, Ringgold, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga North Georgia area and was a member of Lighthouse of the Word Ministries on Carline Dr. She is preceded in death by parents Howard and Ida Judge, brother Harold Judge, and sister Opal Anderson. Survivors are husband of 36 years, Leonard Donald Steele Sr.; sons, Charles and Kenneth Darr, and Leonard Steele Jr.; daughters, Janet Gray and Debbie Prater; brothers, Vernon and Bill “Shorty” Judge; grandchildren, Michael Steele, Jamie Smith, Jessica Darr, Chris Darr, Heather Darr, Linda Tappen, Emily Foster, Patrick Foster, and Wade Townsend; great-grandchildren, Dakota and Joshua Darr, Matthew Steele, Matthew and Makenzie Smith, Marlee Townsend and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Lowery officiating. Entombment will be in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 – 9 PM and 12 – 2 PM on Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Glen Chambers
February 23rd, 2007
Glenn Vern Chambers, 91, died Thursday, February 23, 2007, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Georgia and attended Lookout Baptist Church. Survivors are wife, Wylene Chambers; sons, Robert Chambers and James Chambers; daughter, Virginia Uncapher, all of Marietta, Ga.; brother, Ennis Chambers; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Terry Burns officiating. iIntermentin Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation will be 12-2 Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Sol Griffin Jr.
ASHBURN — Funeral services for Sol Griffin Jr., 56, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 16 in the Ashburn First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the church. Perry Funeral Chapel of Ashburn has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Griffin died Monday, March 12, 2007, at his residence.
J.T. Cox
CORDELE — Funeral services for J.T. Cox will be held at 3 p.m. today, March 18 in the chapel of Hughes & Wright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery.
Mr. Cox died early Friday morning, March 16, 2007, at Crisp Regional Hospital.
He was born to the late Ira Dallas Cox and the late Willie Mae Littleton Cox in Crisp County. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Normandy and received the Purple Heart.
Mr. Cox was the retired owner of J.T. Cox Texaco and was a charter member of Pinecrest Baptist Church. As a faithful church member, Mr. Cox served as Brotherhood secretary, a Deacon, an Everett Ross Sunday School Class member and was in the 39’ers. He was also a member of the D.A.V., American Legion and Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice N. Cox of Cordele; two sons, Wayne Cox and his wife, Betty of Monroe, and Mike Cox of Cordele; two grandchildren, Brent Cox and Brandi Cox Howell and her husband, Lee; and two great-grandchildren, Dallas Howell and Dalton Howell.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements.
J.T. Cox
CORDELE — Funeral services were held for J.T. Cox at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2007, in the chapel of Hughes & Wright Funeral Home.
The Rev. Don Cole and the Rev. Don Howell officiated the service. Burial followed in Sunnyside cemetery with the Albany American Legion Post 30 performing the Flag Folding Ceremony and playing “Taps.” Marvin W. Mixon presented the flag to Mrs. Cox.
Pallbearers were Sonny Dowell, Wayne Herndon, Virgil Nipper, Kenneth Carter, Steve Mitchell and Bill Brookerd. Honorary pallbearers were Duain Newsome, Aubrey Alford, Jimmy Bray, Curtis Driver, Ron Gay, Danny Ross, R.G. Easom and Owen Bray.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements.
Bennie Stanley Odom
WARWICK — Graveside services for Bennie Stanley Odom, 60, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Warwick Methodist cemetery in Warwick.
The Rev. C.R. Gamble conducted the service and Rainey Family Funeral Services was in charge of the arrangements.
George Piney Woods V
ARABI — Funeral services for George Piney Woods V of Arabi will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. iIntermentwill follow at Penia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Bennie Stanley Odom
WARWICK — Graveside funeral services for Bennie Stanley Odom, 60, will be held at Warwick Methodist cemetery in Warwick Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
He died at East Central Regional Hospital-Gracewood in Augusta Friday, March 16, 2007. Born Monday, Nov. 18, 1946 in Crisp County, he was the son of the late Cullen and Florence Whiddon Odom.
Mr. Odom is survived by two sisters, Jackie O. Fraser of Peachtree City and Ann O. Hogan of Albany; and two brothers, Mack Odom of Steinhatchee, FL and Glenn Odom of FortPayne, AL.
The family suggest that memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
They will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. until time to depart for the cemetery. Rainey Family Funeral Services has charge of arrangements.
Mary Ella G. Craft
ASHBURN — Funeral services for Mary Ella Giddens Craft, 67, will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, March 22 in the New Prospect Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Perry Funeral Chapel of Ashburn has charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Craft died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in Ashburn following a sudden illness.
George Ronald Royal
VIENNA — Funeral services for George Ronald Royal, 84, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 22 in Riverview Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Mr. Royal died Monday, March 19, 2007, in a Columbus hospital.
Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Ashley Quinton Royal and Winnie Mae Dunn Royal. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Philippines and Australia during World War II where he received two Purple Hearts. He retired from Robins Air Force Base and also was the retired owner of Royal Dry Cleaners in Vienna. Mr. Royal was a member of Riverview Baptist Church, the VFW and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Fleta E. Royal of Vienna; sons, Ronald Gregory (Patricia) Royal and Randy George (Kim) Royal of Pinehurst; a daughter, Sandra (Bruce) Pockrandt of Perry; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His grandson, Brandon Royal, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale St., Mailstop 505, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of the arrangements.
