Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Elizabeth J. Zara
Elizabeth J. Zara, 89 of Monroe, passed away Aug. 12, 2006, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 7, 1917 to Pasquale and Susanna Maragni, in Martins Ferry, OH. Elizabeth was a dedicated mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband: Frank “Keno” Zara; two daughters: Linda Zara Garrett and Frances Zara Bodnar; one son: Joseph Wayne Zara and two sisters: Mary Harris and Evalina Maragni.
August 15, 2006
Phillip Wesley Atha
Phillip W. Atha, 69 of Loganville, died Friday, July 28, 2006. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. , Sunday, July 30 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenny Barrett officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Paran Church Cemetery in Monroe. Pallbearers included: Billie Mitchell, J.W. Atha, Hoyt Stancil, Chris Atha, Bob Doster and Stanley Jackson.
August 13, 2006
WilliamDaniel Odum
William Daniel Odum, 73 of Bostwick died July 26, 2006 at Walton Regional Medical Center. Mr. Odum was the son of Clarence and Florence Moon Odum of Campton. Survivors include: wife: Shirley McCannon Odum and two daughters: Dayna and husband Randy Head, Monroe and Lisa Parr, Madison; grandchildren: Alex and Austin Head, Jesse parr and Lindsay Stovall.
August 13, 2006
Emmett Thomas Clegg
Emmett Thomas Clegg, 88 of Social Circle, died on Aug. 3, 2006. He was born in Walton County on March 3, 1918 to the late Daniel Edgar Clegg and the late Roxie Ann Hanson Clegg. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Daniel Edgar Clegg and the late Roxie Ann Hanson Clegg; step-mother: the late Susie Everette Clegg. Emmett Clegg and his wife Frances were married for 69 years.
August 9, 2006
Mary W. Walker
Mary w. Walker, 72 of Monroe died August 3, 2006. A life long resident of Walton County, she was the first female bank president in the state, becoming president of the National Bank of Walton County in 1973, and retired in 1991, a career that started when she was in high school. She had served on the Jekyll Island Authority, Federal Reserve Board of Directors, GTE Board of Directors, the Private Colleges and Universities Facilities Authority and was a member of the Monroe First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Monroe Golf and Country Club and was an accomplished golfer and past president of the Monroe Pilot Club.
August 9, 2006
Frances Matilda (Cookie) Sanders
Frances Matilda (Cookie) Sanders, 93, of Monroe died August 1, 2006. A native of Welch, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Fieldon and Blanche Carr Cook. She came to Georgia in 1930 to study at Wesleyan College and met Mortimer Tharper Sanders, the proprietor of Sanders Furniture Company in Monroe.
August 9, 2006
Herbert Melvin Allgood
Herbert Melvin Allgood, 72, of Jersey, died on Aug. 4, 2006. He was born in Walton County on June 24, 1934 to the late Leonard Buck Allgood and the late Molly Ellington Allgood. Surviving are: wife: Betty Allgood, Jersey; daughters and sons-in-law: Kim and Steve Hayes, Monroe and Lisa and Divon Page, Jersey; grandchildren: Jessica Hayes, Monroe and Jason “Hootie” Hayes, Monroe; sister: Elizabeth O’Neal, Jersey.
August 9, 2006
Kate M. Barber
Kate M. Barber, 87 of Snellville died August 2, 2006. A native of Walton County, she was the daughter of the late B. Clarence Malcom and Kittie Eudocia Lowe Malcom. A resident of Snellville since 1971, she was a member of the Snellville Christian Church.
August 9, 2006
Sandra Ann Burkhalter Mobley
Sandra Ann Burkhalter Mobley, 60 of Monroe, died on Aug. 3, 2006. She was born in Clarke County on Dec. 7, 1945 to the late George David Burkhalter and the late Flora Mae Craft Burkhalter Durden.Funeral Services were held on Saturday Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Durden officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
August 9, 2006
William Ray Nelson
William Ray Nelson passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2006 after an extended illness. Ray was born in Belton, S.C. on Dec. 12, 1927 to the late George and Wyonea Nelson. The youngest of 11 children, Ray was typically referred to as “Baby Ray”. His love for learning became evident at Belton-Hodea Path High School. After graduation, Ray went back to high school for one more year in order to play football and serve as editor of the school yearbook. During this time, Ray earned Eagle Scout. Upon his second high school graduation, Ray attended Furman University and Clemson University.
August 9, 2006
Kathryn M. Straton
Kathryn M. Straton of Loganville, formerly of Stone Mountain, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006. She had worked as a bank teller with Bank South for over 20 years. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Straton Allgood and her husband Tracy of Loganville; sons: Ken Straton and wife Kris of Conyers, Bob Straton and wife Beth of Acworth; grandchildren: Allison, Andrew, Justin and Brenton Straton; great-granddaughter: Layla Straton.
August 6, 2006
Lonnie Eugene Haulk
Lonnie Eugene Haulk, age 81 of Social Circle, died on July 31, 2006. He was born in Walton County on November 14, 1924 to the late William Durham Haulk and the late Nellie Adcock Haulk. Surviving are: wife: Mary Evelyn Haulk, Social Circle; sister: Charlotte Reeves, Monroe; brothers: Steve Haulk, Social Circle and Ferrell Haulk, Lexington, KY.
August 6, 2006
Philip Wesley Atha
Philip Wesley Atha, age 69 of Loganville died Friday, July 28, 2006. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 30, 2006 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenny Barrett officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Paran Church Cemetery in Monroe. A life long resident of Walton County, Mr. Atha was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Lelia Atha and a brother, Cliff Atha.
August 6, 2006
Ramona Lynn Lee Cooper
Ramona Lynn Lee Cooper, age 51 of Monroe, died on July 30, 2006. She was born in Alameda County, CA on July 10, 1955 to the late Charles Lewis Lee Sr. and the late Martha Joyce Ray Lee.Funeral services were held on Tuesday August 1 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Whitenberg officiating. Interment followed at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
August 6, 2006
Robert Felton Still
Robert Felton Still, 64, of Duluth, GA formerly of Monroe, GA died July 28, 2006. A native of Walton County, he was the son of the late CLeveland B. Still and Onie Mae Whitley Still, he attended Walton County schools, Athens Tech, retired from Boyle Midway, Inc. and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Funeral services were held July 31, 2006 in the Monroe First Baptist Church. Dr. Glen H. Money officiated and interment was in
August 6, 2006
Tony Eugene Martin
Mr. Tony Eugene Martin, 55, passed away quietly in his home on July 29, 2006, following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Martin, a native of Walton County was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He will be missed by all. Tony was a carpenter most of his life, he loved his family and friends and he never met a stranger. He loved his grandchildren, and they will truly miss “Paw-Paw”. Tony accepted Jesus Christ into his life on Feb. 14, 2000, a day that changed his life forever. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Oxford and he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Golden Fleece Lodge #6.
August 6, 2006
Benjamin Harrison Smith
Benjamin Harrison Smith, 74, of Social Circle died on July 26, 2006. He was born on February 2, 1932 in Tift Co. to the late Benjamin Franklin Smith and the late Cora Mae Holbrook.Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 30th at Shiloh Baptist Church with The Rev. Danny Sorrells officiating. Interment followed at Hawkins Cemetery.
August 2, 2006
Faye B. Harrison
aye B. Harrison, 69, of Monroe died October 23, 2006. A native of Walton County, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Annie Bramblett Bridges. The widow of Charles S. Harrison, she was a homemaker. Funeral services were held October 26, 2006 in Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church. The Rev. George Rogers and The Rev. Tim Newby officiated and interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery.
November 15, 2006
Peggy Coker
Peggy Coker, 72, of Monroe died on Nov. 4, 2006. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Walton County to the late Clarence Carter and the late Estelle Spence Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late John Clifford Coker and son the late William Maddox.
November 15, 2006
Robert Earl (Bob) Aycock, III
Robert Earl (Bob) Aycock, III, 58 of Monroe died November 6, 2006. A native and life long resident of Walton County, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Aycock, Jr. He had attended Walton County schools, was manager of Aycock Farm and was a member of the Monroe First United Methodist Church.
November 15, 2006
Thomas Woodson (Woody) Clower, Sr.
Thomas Woodson (Woody) Clower, Sr., age 62 of Snellville, GA., passed away November 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by son, James Eric Clower, father, Emmett Clower, Jr.: and sister-in-law, Barbara Long Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Grace Long Clower; son, Tom and his wife, Katie Clower of Snellville; grandson, Braylon Emmett Clower; mother, Annette Pate Clower; brothers and sisters-in-law, Virginia and Randell Davis, Leo and Margaret Miller, Billy and Bonnie Ruth Long, Pat and Judy Long, Gail and Wayne Manning, Jean and Ricky Rawlings; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.
November 15, 2006
Lilliam M. Webb
Lilliam M. Webb, 87, of Monroe died November 4, 2006. A native of Putnam County, she was a daugh- ter of the late Johnny and Modelle Holder McCarty. She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. Funeral Services were held November 6, 2006 in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Hardison of- ficiated and interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery.
November 12, 2006
Florene Osborne Brooks
Florene Osborne Brooks, age 90 of Loganville died Sunday, November 5, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Corinth Christian Church, Loganville with re- mains placed in state at 10:30 am. Minister Don Hardison & Minister Lester Waters officiated. Burial followed in Barrow Memo- rial Gardens, Winder.
November 12, 2006
Charlotte Wylene Beale
Charlotte Wylene Beale, 63, of Clayton, Georgia passes away on Wednes- day, November 8, 2006 at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, SC. She was born in Monroe, Georgia and was the daughter of the late C. W. Brooks and Henrietta Bray Brooks. in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Brooks and a sister, Di- ane Andrews.
November 12, 2006
Anna Montalbano Graham
Anna Montalbano Gra- ham of Huntsville died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, Ga., after a recent diagnosis of recurrent cancer. She was 74.Born and raised in New Orleans, Anna was the fourth of eight children of Jake and Josephine Mon- talbano. She attended Louisiana State Univer- sity and graduated with a B.S. in Education. She and her late husband, Dr. William Graham, were long-time residents of Huntsville, raising five children here during the couple's more than four decades in the Rocket City.
November 12, 2006
Donnie R. McElhannon
Donnie R. McElhannon, 73, of Bethlehem, GA died November 1, 2006. A native of Gwinnett County, she was a daugh- ter of the late James (Mutt) Anglin and Omie Ruth Powell Anglin. A resident of Gwinnett County most of her life, she was retired from Amoco Chemical Company. She was the widow of ODennis McEl- hannon.
November 12, 2006
Donnie R. McElhannon
Donnie R. McElhannon, 73, of Bethlehem, GA died November 1, 2006. A native of Gwinnett County, she was a daugh- ter of the late James (Mutt) Anglin and Omie Ruth Powell Anglin. A resident of Gwinnett County most of her life, she was retired from Amoco Chemical Company. She was the widow of ODennis McEl- hannon.
November 12, 2006
Herman Copeland
Herman Copeland, age 77 of Loganville died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. Funeral Services were held at 11:30 a.m., Fri- day, Nov 10 in the Logan- ville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home.
November 12, 2006
Tommy Joe Boyd
Tommy Joe Boyd, age 62, of Bethlehem died No- vember 5, 2006. Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Green and Violet Boyd of Ken- tucky. He died after a cou- rageous fight with lung cancer, he was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church of Monroe, GA.
November 12, 2006
Ree O'Kelley Brooks
Ree O’ Kelly Brooks, 93, of Monroe died October 22, 2006. A native of Walton County, she was a daugh- ter of he late Joseph A. O’Kelley and Mattie Chur- chill O’kelley. She was married to the late Dave Glass, the late Hulon Davis and the late James Brooks. She retired from Oxford Mfg., was a former Pink Lady with the hospital auxiliary and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
November 12, 2006
