Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
James Harrison "Jimmy" Holland, Jr.
(May 26, 1955 - May 10, 2011)
Mr. James Harrison “Jimmy” Holland, Jr., age 55, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born on May 26, 1955 in Cedartown. Jimmy is the son of Mr. James Harrison Holland, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Moncrief Holland.
Mr. Holland was a lifelong resident and former city commissioner of Cedartown. He was a 1973 graduate of Cedartown High School. He served as the City Commissioner for 11 years. Mr. Holland was employed with the Georgia Department of Corrections, Probation Division as a probation surveillance officer with the Rome Judicial Circuit. He was also employed part-time with the Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home in Cedartown and a member of the Cedartown Tree Commission.
Mr. Holland was very active with the Cedartown Little League for over 26 years; five years as a coach and 21 years as an umpire. He also served for 15 years with the Cedartown recreation department as a softball referee and softball umpire. Mr. Holland was an active member of the Cedartown church of Christ. Jimmy enjoyed all outdoor activities including fishing and hunting. He had made several trips out west on hunts for wild game and fowl.
Mr. Holland is survived by parents, Mr. James Harrison Holland, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Moncrief Holland; sister and brother-in-law, Angela Holland Bentley and Larry; special friend, Angie Kizziah; niece, Alicia Bentley Lewis and husband, Billy Joe Lewis; aunts, uncles and cousins; great nieces, Lexie Lewis and Aubree Lewis and his huntin’ dog, J.J.
Mr. Holland is preceded in death by, grandparents, Mr. James Hill Holland and Mrs. Bertha Rutherford Holland, Mr. William Edgar Moncrief and Mrs. Rosa Mae Wheeler Moncrief and nephew, Stephen “Jason” Bentley.
The funeral arrangements for Mr. Holland will be conducted on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at two o’clock in the afternoon at The church of Christ in Cedartown with Minister Edward W. Lee and Minister Steven Mercer officiating. Mr. Holland will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
Rev. James Wright will have a family prayer at the funeral home before leaving to go to the church.
iIntermentwill follow in the Polk Memory Gardens cemetery.
The family of Mr. Holland will receive family and friends on Friday, May 13, 2011 from six o’clock in the evening until nine o’clock in the evening at the Gammage Funeral Home.
The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers; Shiron Cook, Barry Henderson, Forrest McCombs, Jim Mayben, Dr. Kirk Kizziah, Greg Carter and Karl Nebel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lexie Lewis, Aubree Lewis, Lathan Wilkerson, Garret Kizziah, Asher Kizziah, softball team mates and umpires, the Georgia Department of Probation, the city of Cedartown employees and his hunting companions.
Flowers are being accepted; however, donations can also be made to The church of Christ in Cedartown, 326 East Avenue, Cedartown, Georgia 30125.
The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. James Harrison “Jimmy” Holland, Jr.
Emma Sue Dalton Badger
Sue Badger (Emma Sue Dalton) of Bend Oregon, died January 29th, 2003. A memorial service will be held in Clayton, sometime later in March or April. It will be announced through the Beck Funeral Home.
Sue was born in Tiger, Georgia, on October 11th, 1943, and moved to the northwest in 1966. She lived in Bend, Oregon, from 1973 to 2003. From 1983 to 1997, Sue owned Sue’s Christmas House, Bend’s first year-round Christmas store. Since 1997 she has been employed at Ronald McDonald House in Bend.
Survivors include her daughter Susan Kellar of Portland, Oregon, brother and his family Stephen, Debbie, Matthew, Emily, and Zachary Dalton of Suwanee, Georgia sister Nancy Short of Clayton, Georgia, father L.G. Dalton of Michigan, a nephew Charles Dalton Jr of Florida. Sue was also survived by many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Louise Ramey Dalton and two brothers, Charles Dalton Sr., Kenneth Dalton.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Ronald McDonald House of Central and Eastern Oregon, Hospice of Bend-LaPine, or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Tampa, Florida in honor of Colin Santos.
Earl Bennette Benson MD.
One of Rabun County’s most beloved citizens died quietly at his home in Clayton, GA on December 28th, 2002. To Dr. Earl Bennette Benson, these mountains were home and his neighbors were extended family, even though he and his wife, Rita Delk Benson transplanted themselves from Kennesaw, GA only 15 short years ago. “Doc” (as he was lovingly known to friends and neighbors) first came to Clayton to join Dr. Richard Turner’s team as one of GA’s leading physicians in the field for treatment of addiction disorder. After several years of continued service to the community and Ridgecrest Hospital, he officially retired in June of 1995.
Earl Bennette Benson was the younger son of William Howard Benson and Claire Bennette Benson and was born in Kennesaw, GA on January 19th, 1920. He was a 1936 alumnus of Marietta High School and continued his education with a B.S. degree from the Citadel in Charleston, SC in 1940. In 1944, Dr. Benson gained his medical degree from the University of GA Medical School in Augusta, GA followed by an internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland, OR. He was able to combine two of his life passions when he served as Commanding Officer of the 260th Medical Aviation Detachment in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. In 1947, he began medical practice in Marietta, GA. In 1952, as the father of a growing family, he made the decision to leave his practice to pursue a specialty in anesthesiology at the Medical College of GA. He returned to Marietta in 1954 where he held the distinctive title as the first board-certified anesthesiologist at Kennestone Hospital. Earl Benson continued his role of caring and well-respected physician to his patients and colleagues for over 55 years.
His wife Rita Delk Benson, her two daughters, Mitzi Tanner Starkey and Julie Tanner Sanders, both of Cartersville, GA, and four of his five children survive Dr. Benson. They are Sally Benson Wallace and husband Bill of Charleston, SC; Danny Benson and wife Jackie who resides in Kennesaw, GA and in Clayton, GA; Peggy Sue Benson of Marietta, GA; and Scott Benson of Atlanta, GA. Dr. Benson’s eldest son, Earl Bennette Benson, Jr. of Ellijay, GA, preceded him in death in August of 2002. His brother, Dr. William Benson, lives with his wife, Peggy, in Marietta, GA. His seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren will also truly miss him.
Dr. Benson was deeply rooted in the community by his love for the people here and to their lovely creek side home by his passion for gardening and landscaping. When not attending their many animals and gardening duties at home, Doc and Rita spent many happy hours worshiping at Battle Branch Baptist Church in Clayton. His passing will touch many lives locally and in his former home of Marietta, GA.
Visitation will be at Beck Funeral Home, Clayton, GA. on Sunday, December 29, 2002 from 7:00 – 9:00pm. Funeral services will be held at Battle Branch Baptist Church, 1769 Warwomen Rd. Clayton, GA, on Monday, December 30th, at 11:00am, Rev. Madison McCrackin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to Battle Branch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 483, Clayton, GA 30525 or to any church of choice. Beck Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lyn Ellen Eubanks
Lyn Ellen Eubanks died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at her home in Tiger, Georgia.
She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 1, 1950, the daughter of Julia Eubanks and Isaac (Ike) Eubanks.
Lyn was instrumental in establishing the Rabun County League of Women Voters. She was also a founding partner of PRG, Project Resource Group, which provided services to a number of non-profit organizations. In her tenure as the Director of Development for The Foxfire Fund from 1989 -1995, Lyn was responsible for securing several large grants for the Teacher Outreach Program. From 1995 to 1999, Lyn served in as a Development Officer at the Carter Center, securing funding for several programs, including the Peace Program. Lyn served as Director of Development for the Jekyll Island Authority from 1999 to 2001.
Survivors, in addition to her mother and her father, include her husband, Hilton Smith, 2 sisters, Beverly Hopkins and Lola Nichols, 4 nieces and nephews, and one goddaughter.
There will be a private family service conducted later.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 2200 Lake blvd, N.E. Atlanta GA 30319 or FAITH of Rabun County at P.O. Box 1964 Clayton Ga 30525.
Henry Allen Cannon
HENRY ALLEN CANNON, 64, OF RIVERDALE passed away FEBRUARY 5, 2003, MR. CANNON RETIRED FROM THE U.S. NAVY WHERE HE SERVED 3 TOURS IN VEITNAM AS A SEABEE, HE WAS ALSO EMPLOYED AS A PATROLMAN AND A RANGER BY THE GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION, AND HE WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF THE ATLANTA AMBASSADOR FORCE MR. CANNON WAS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JONESBORO. HE WAS FORMERLY OF CLAYTON.
HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE CHARLIE AND GENELIA TURPIN CANNON, AND HIS LATE STEP MOTHER MILDRED ELLINGTON CANNON AND THE GRAND SON OF THE LATE BENTLY ABLE AND MARY WILLIAMS CANNON.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE HIS WIFE CATHE CANNON OF RIVERDALE 3 DAUGHTERS PRESSIE JEAN YUN OF DENVER. CO. TRACY ANN YOUNG OF ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, LYDIA BETH SIBLEY OF MACON GA., 1 SON JAMES THOMAS CALDWELL III OF HAMPTON GA., 7 SISTERS ALLIENE PLATAN1S OF ATLANTA, GLENDA FIELD OF AUGUSTA. GA, VICKI CANNON, AND DENISE HOLLADAY BOTH OF BUCKHEAD GA., REGINA MALCOLM OF GOOD HOPE, GA, TAVANA BROWN, AND SHONA STAPP BOTH OF MONROE GA., 3 BROTHERS BENTLY, JOSEPH, AND ROGER CANNON ALL OF CONYERS GA., ALSO SURVIVED BY 7 GRAND CHILDREN HIS STEP FATHER HARRY KARPOWITZ OF YEADON, PA AND ONE UNCLE AND THREE AUNTS FROM CLAYTON EARL AND LEZELL CANNON, EDITH CANNON, LORENE CANNON, OTHER AUNTS & UNCLES AND NEICES & NEPHEWS ALSO SURVIVE.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8TH AT 11 AM AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JONESBORO WITH DR. DEAN HAUN, REV. LARRY CANNON, AND FATHER MICHAEL PLATAN1S OFFCIATING MR, CANNON WILL LIE IN STATE AT 10:30 AM THE iIntermentWILL BE AT CAMP MEMORIAL PARK.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT TARA GARDEN CHAPEL JONESBORO FRIDAY FEBUARY 7TH FROM 2PM UNTIL 4 PM & FROM 6 PM UNTIL 8 PM (770) 471-7171 MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO ANY OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JONESBOROS PROGRAMS.
Amos Dover Gillespie
Amos Gillespie, age 60 of Mountain City Georgia passed away October 25, 2002 at his residence after an extended illness.
Mr. Gillespie was born on October 2, 1942 the son of the late Jessie Dover Gillespie and Mary Pearl Dotson Gillespie.
Amos is survived by one son Steve Gillespie of Dunwoody GA, Two Daughters Lori Gillespie of Mountain City, Sarah Beth Gillespie of Houston Texas, Three Grandchildren, and a companion of many years Bonnie Mize.
There will be a casual memorial 2:00 PM Sunday October 27, 2002 at Beck Funeral Home.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and donations made to Medical center foundation for Toccoa cancer center or the American Cancer society in memory of Amos Gillespie.
Beck Funeral home is in Charge of the service arrangements.
Roy Eugene Millians
Roy Eugene Millians age 76 of Rabun Gap, passed away November 20, 2002 at his residence.
Mr. Millians was born September 28, 1926 in Newnan, GA. he was a retired architect and graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology amd was a former member or American Institute of Architects and was also a member or the American Legion. He served in US Air Force during WWII and Korean War. He was a member Mountain City Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father Roy James Millians and mother Myrtle Garrett Millians, one son Robert Alan Millians.
He is survived by his wife Annette McDaniel Mullians of Rabun Gap, GA, and one sister Emily Strawn of McDonough, GA.
The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home on Wednesday November 20, 2002 from 4:00 PM. to 6:00 PM.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM. on Thursday November 21, 2002 at West View Cemetery, in Atlanta GA with Rev Chuck Stutsman officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mountain City Methodist Church C/O P.O. Box 305 Mountain City GA 30562 or Henry County Special Olympics C/O Henry County Recreation Department at 100 Windy Hill Road McDonough GA 30253.
Beck Funeral home is in Charge of the service arrangements. If there are any questions please call 706-782-9599.
Fred M. Seymour
Mr. Fred M. Seymour Sr. age 82 of Rabun Gap Georgia passed away December 3, 2002 at his home after an extended illness.
He was born in Elbert County Georgia August 9, 1920 the son of the late Griff Seymour and Lassie Shaw Seymour. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion, and was retired from the Georgia Department of Revenue as an auditor. Mr. Seymour was a Master Mason a member of Mt. Vernon Lodge # 22 in Athens Georgia, and was a member of Statesboro First Baptist in Statesboro Georgia. He was a charter member of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. He had live in Rabun County for many years and had made many friends.
He is survived by his wife Frances M. Seymour of the home, and one son Fred M. Seymour Jr. of the home.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Boyd Seymour, Florence Seymour one sister Leonia Seymour Witcher.
The family will receive friends Friday December 6, 2002 at Beck Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
The funeral ceremony will be Saturday December 7, 2002 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Beck Funeral Home with Rev. James Turpin and Rev. Mike Campbell officiating. Services will also be Held at 3:45 PM in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home in Elberton December 7, 2002. The family will receive friends following the service at Berry funeral Home.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and donations be made to the Clayton Baptist Church 87 South Church Street Clayton, GA 30525, North East Georgia Hospice P.O. Box 586 Clayton, GA 30525, or Seymour cemetery Fund C/O Donnie Cordell 2361 Deep Creek Road Dewey Rose, GA 30634.
Yvonne Marie Anderson
(Died May 11, 2011)
Yvonne Marie Anderson, age 67, passed away on May 11, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. Yvonne was born on March 19, 1944 in Cedartown, Georgia, the only child of the late Homer and Pearl Williams Galloway. A homemaker, Yvonne worked at various jobs throughout her life, but was primarily a homemaker. She's survived by her husband of nearly 52 years, Robert Wayne Anderson, with whom she made her home in Homosassa, FL. Yvonne is also survived by two children, Robert Wayne Anderson, Jr. and Lee Ann Rader (husband Mark); three grandchildren, Autumn Lynn Anderson, Richard Todd Rader and Lindsay Marie Rader; a sister-in-law, Shirley Mae Corbin (husband Jack) and many cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at eleven o'clock in the morning at Wimberly Hill Baptist Church, 200 Wimberly Hill Loop, Cedartown, Georgia 30125.
iIntermentwill follow in the Bushnell National cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
Contributions encouraged to the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation, 12730 Triskett Road, Cleveland, Ohio or the American Cancer Society, designated "for research only", 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Arrangements by Dostal Funeral Service- North Olmsted, Ohio.
The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is making this local announcement for the family of Mrs. Yvonne Marie Anderson.
