Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Nellie Mae Neighbors
Nellie Mae (Skinner) Neighbors passed away on September 24, 2007 at Britthaven of Franklin, in Franklin, NC.
Ms. Nellie was born on October 16, 1908 in Ponce De Leon Springs, Florida (Holmes County). The youngest of 11 children born to Will and Mary Skinner, she was the last surviving member of her family
Ms. Nellie moved to St. Augustine, Florida in 1919. She married
Jay Ell Neighbors in 1926, and they had five daughters.
Ms. Nellie worked in St. Augustine at Weinstein’s Grocery, the Matanzas Theater, and Marine Studios. While working at Marine Studios, an Oceanarium south of St. Augustine, on February 27, 1953, a pink champagne dolphin was born and named “Nellie” in honor of Nellie Neighbors. Recently the dolphin celebrated her 54th birthday, and is the oldest (born in captivity) dolphin. Ms. Nellie was very proud of her namesake.
Ms. Nellie loved to play Bridge, and was a real champion of the game. She also loved golf, which she played until she was 83 years old. She was very active in the PTA’s in the schools that her daughters attended. Ms. Nellie loved picnics, musicals, having hot dog roasts on the beach, and fresh water fishing. Ms. Nellie was an accomplished seamstress. She was not only a wonderful mother, but also a best friend to her four daughters.
She gave her daughters the most precious gift a parent can give their child. She introduced them to faith in Jesus Christ, their Savior. The family attended the Ancient City Baptist Church in St. Augustine for many years.
Survivors include her four daughters: Marian N. Beccue (Paul) of Scaly Mtn., NC; Lynette N. Irby (Dan) of Otto, NC; Shirley N. Thompson (Pierre) of St. Augustine, FL; and Nina N. Crosby (Harold) of Walterboro, SC; a sister-in-law, Nellie Jane Graham of Daytona, FL. There are fifteen grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also surviving.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to: Mulberry United Methodist Church, c/o L.C. Howard, P.O. Box 14, Franklin, NC 28744, Hospice House Foundation of W.N.C., Inc., P.O. Box 815, Franklin, NC, 28744, or to the charity or church of one’s choice.
Honorary pallbearers are the sons-in-laws: Paul Beccue, Dan Irby, Pierre Thompson, and Harold Crosby; The granddaughters: Barbara Beccue Mallue, Paula Beccue Reid, Francis Irby Fries, and Lou Ann Irby Willis, Nanette Day Bradbury, Gisselle Thompson, Ida Crosby Carter, Kelly C. Irby, Marilyn Beccue, Bunny Day, Alice Thompson.
Active pallbearers are the grandsons: Mark Beccue, Steven Irby, David Day, Eric Thompson, Paul Thompson, John Gooding (Crosby), Edward “Bert” Crosby, Jay Daniel Crosby, Billy R. Carter, Craig Reid, Mark Willis, Jim Mallue, and Teddy Bradbury.
Music is provided by four of her grandchildren: Lou Ann Irby Willis, Edward “Bert” Crosby, Carol Crosby, Mark Beccue, and David Day.
Ms. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband and her first born daughter, Bobby Lee Neighbors at the age of 18 months.
Visitation, Funeral Services and burial will be held at Mulberry United Methodist Church, Mulberry Road, Otto, NC, with Rev. Michael Binger conducting the service at 4 PM on September 29, 2007. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM to the time of service.
Ralph Samuel Heimrich
Ralph Samuel Heimrich, 77, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Sunday September 23, 2007.
He was born in Tiffin, Ohio and was the son of the late Franklin Ralph Heimrich and Joyce Ogdon Tysinger Heimrich. He lived half of his life in Ohio and half in Lakeland, Florida
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lucille Tanner Heimrich of the home, four sons, Buddy Lee Heimrich of Ormond Beach, Florida, John Franklin Heimrich of Lakeland, Florida, Larry B. Heimrich of Lakeland, Florida, and Garry C. Heimrich of Anchorage, Alaska; three brothers, Harry Joe Heimrich of Buefort, North Carolina, Charles Heimrich of Tiffin Ohio, and Terry Heimrich of Tiffin, Ohio; five sisters, Rosalie Heimrich Adams of Tiffin, Ohio, Maxine Young of Tiffin, Ohio, Mary Imogene Dircks of Milan, Ohio, Marta Joyce Dull of Tiffin, Ohio and Lititia Craft of Bloomville, Ohio. He raised a grandson, Buddy Lee Heimrich Jr. of Athens, Georgia and is also survived by six other grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Ralph was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean Conflict in the Philippines for two and a half years, and was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from teaching at Ridge Vocational Tech in Haines City, Florida in 1993, and then moved to Clayton, Georgia. He loved everything about automobiles, and they were his living and his hobby.
At his request, his body was cremated.
The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home, 898 Hwy 441 South, Clayton, GA 30528 on Friday evening September 28, 2007 from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Those wishing to may make donations in Ralph’s memory to Regency Hospice, P. O. Box 249, Hiawassee, GA 30546.
Beck Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Dockins Moore
Mary Dockins Moore, 96, of Clayton, GA passed away on Friday September 21, 2007 at Mountain View Nursing Home in Clayton, GA.
She was born in Rabun County, GA and was the daughter of the late Mack Dockins and Maggie Woodall Dockins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Earl Moore; a son, Mathie Lee Moore; two daughters, Lelia Hancock and Janie Paradise; a brother, George Dockins; a sister, Flora Ramey; and a grandson, Patrick D. Moore.
She is survived by three daughters, Lucille Chandler of Clayton, GA, Margie K. Conner of Clayton, GA, and Martha W. Scruggs also of Clayton, GA.; and two sisters, Daisy O’Shields of Clayton, GA, and Rosa Smith of Clayton, GA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
Mary worked for 16 years at Clayburne Manufacturing, quilted at the Senior Center for many years, and was a wonderful gardener and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a member of Chechero Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home on Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 7PM to 9PM. Funeral Services will beheld on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 2 PM at Chechero Baptist Church with Rev. Milton Welbanks and Rev. Steve Townsend officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Harvey Conner officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons International or to a charity of choice.
Beck Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Barbara Crockford
1917-2004
Athens, GA
Barbara Morrison Crockford, 87, of Cavalier Road died Wednesday, October 27, 2004.
A native of Massachusetts, Mrs. Crockford was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred O. Crockford, and her son, Bruce E. Crockford. She retired from Sears, was a Red Cross Volunteer and a member of the Eastern Star and St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her sons, Ralph O. and Paul J. Crockford.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2004 in Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mandy Brady officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at Bernstein Funeral Home.
John Elbert Floyd
John Elbert Floyd, 63, of 24 Brookline Lane, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2007, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Sharon Brown Floyd.
Mr. Floyd was a native of Clayton, GA and a son of the late Berry and Lucy Whitmire Floyd. He was a retired Controller with Milliken & Company after 35 years of service and was a member of North Spartanburg First Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Geri Floyd of Augusta, GA; a daughter and son-in-law: Meredith and Paul York of Augusta, GA; brothers: Robert Floyd of Snellville, GA and Jerry Floyd of Lake Lure, NC; a sister: Eleanor Free of Merritt Island, FL. Two grandchildren, Amelia Floyd and Kylie York also survive him. He was predeceased by a brother: Alton Floyd.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007 in the Funeral Chapel. Rev. Al Phillips will officiate. iIntermentwill follow at 4:30 p.m. in Wesleyan cemetery in Rabun Gap, GA.
Memorials may be made to the Medical College of Georgia, Children’s Medical Center, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.
The family will be at the residence.
Mamie Lou Bentley
1913-2004
Athens, GA
Mamie Lou Dye Bentley, 91, of 801 Riverhill Drive died Sunday, November 14, 2004.
A native of Madison County, Mrs. Bentley was a daughter of the late Carl Jones Dye and Azzie Lee Smith Dye. Her husband, A. D. Bentley, preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, Charter Member of the Clarke County Home Demonstration Club, and Charter Member of Oconee Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Joyce Bentley of Jefferson; daughters and sons-in-law: Betty and George Bost of Melbourne, FL and Judy and Jerry Whidby of Urbanna, VA; sister, Lee Fowler of Athens; eight grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 17, 2004, in Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Crist Camden officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at Bernstein Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to United Hospice, 700 S. Enota Street, Ste. 202, Gainesville, GA 30501 or to the Hospice of your choice.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wendell E. Funkhouser
Wendell Edward Funkhouser, 81, of Lost City, WV, died on Monday, May 28, 2007 in Clayton, GA. He was born on October 28, 1925. Wendell was a member of the Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene.
Wartime and Army service interrupted Wendell’s senior years of high school and college. After service in the Pacific Theater of World War II, he was graduated from Mathias 12-Year School in 1947. He was graduated from West Virginia University (Forestry) in 1953 after completing service in the Korean War. Wendell achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1951. A fitting tribute to Wendell’s love of country is that his last day on earth was Memorial Day.
He worked throughout the southeastern US as a surveyor and forester for the Continental Can Company, Inc. Wendell was a valuable employee, having honed his skills as a woodsman in the mountains of West Virginia. The communities where he worked found that Wendell could be counted on to help fight forest fires and search the woods for lost children. After work one day he and a colleague rescued a boy who had been lost in the woods for a number of days. He retired from Continental Can as a District Manager in Savannah, GA in 1985.
Wendell pursued his love of the outdoors on the waterways of the Georgia coastline. He passed a rigorous navigational examination on his first try to become a member of the Power Squadron of Savannah, GA.
Wendell returned to live in Lost City, WV in 1989, where he spent many hours preserving the area’s heritage. In the 1990’s he collaborated with his high school teacher, Ms. Virginia Strawderman, to write and publish A History of Lost City, WV. This work may become his most enduring legacy to the region that he loved so much.
A tribute to his indomitable spirit is that Wendell was partially disabled. In 1964 he contracted a rare disease that would limit the use of his hands for the rest of his life. He slowed down only a bit to invent ingenious techniques and devices to help him continue to perform wood making and mechanical tasks.
Wendell is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathleen See Funkhouser; four sons, Lindy Funkhouser (Jessica) of Phoenix, AZ, Gregory W. Funkhouser (Cathee), of Clayton, GA, Kim M. Funkhouser, of Savannah, GA, and Mark E. Funkhouser (Sarah), of Charlotte, NC; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Scott, Eric Funkhouser, Daniel Funkhouser, Joshua Funkhouser, Megan Funkhouser, Joanne Funkhouser, and Luke Funkhouser.
Reverend Jim Harrison, Pastor Roger Dove, and Reverend Doug Sterrett will preside over the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene, 1871 Boyers Road, in Harrisonburg, VA. iIntermentwill follow at 1:30 p.m. Laurel Hill cemetery at the Ivanhoe Presbyterian Church in Lost City, WV.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Kyger Funeral Home at 903 S. Main St. in Harrisonburg, VA.
Memorial donations may be made to the Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene, 1871 Boyers Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Agnes Burrell Beck
Agnes Burrell Beck, of Hapeville, died Saturday, May 26, 2007.
Surviving are her husband, Hoyt S. Beck; children, Danny & Julie Beck, Fayetteville, and Angela Adkisson, Marietta; grandchildren, Hayley, Paul and Kevin Adkisson, Samuel and Joanna Beck; brothers, Christopher and Frank Burrell; sisters, Emma Deal and Janie Fowler; sister-in-law, Myra Burrell; nieces & nephews.
The body will lie in state at the church from 10 AM until service time.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, May 29th at Hapeville First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Lacy officiating.
iIntermentwill be in the College Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hapeville First Baptist Church, 612 College St, Hapeville, GA 30354 or the American Heart Assn. Living Legacy Partnership, P.O. Box 409410, Atlanta, GA 30384-9410. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
