Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
LAWRENCE "DIP" HOUK
Mr. Lawrence “Dip” Houk age 67 of Pardeeville, WI. passed away on Tuesday Sept. 27, 2005 in Blairsville GA while on vacation following a sudden illness. Mr. Houk was born on Nov.16, 1938 in Dousman, WI., The son of the late Edward Houk and the late Katherine Farber Houk. He retired from the Unimin Corporation in 2001.Mr.Houk was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church. Dip was a High School Umpire for twenty five years, He also Umpired softball for twenty five years. He enjoyed golfing, traveling and most of all, his second home in Boulder Junction, WI., Where he and Marilyn enjoyed fishing, golfing and on an occasional run to the casino. He enjoyed his wood working at home. Dip, did so enjoy his Tuesday afternoon golf at Saddle Ridge with all of the great, new friends which he met there. Dip will be sadly missed by all who knew him.” we love you Dip” Marilyn and Kids.
Surviving Dip are his loving wife of forty seven years, Marilyn Howe Houk of Pardeeville, WI., four sons and two daughter in laws, Dale and his Fiancée Cynthia (Crockett) Houk of Young Harris, Dean Houk of Oxford, NC., Douglas Houk of Portage, WI., Daniel and Sherri Houk of Pardeeville, WI., one daughter and son in law, Darlene and Charles Curtis of Pardeeville, two sisters and one brother survive, Also a special brother in law and sister in law, Dave and Sue Howe of AK., seven Grandchildren, Amy, Bethany, Paul, Mitchell, Garrett and Spence Houk and Eric Curtis, one great-grandchild, Ethen Smith, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Oct. 4, 2005 at 10:00 am from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pardeeville, WI. with Father John Hedrick officiating. iIntermentwill follow in the Pardeeville cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the Smith funeral home in Pardeeville on Monday evening from 4-8 pm.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
SARAH MONA MATTHEWSON
Mrs. Sarah Mona Matthewson age 78 of Cherokee Forest Blairsville passed away on Thursday Sept. 29, 2005 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Matthewson was born on March 8, 1927 in Bethlem, PA., The daughter of the late Idris John Watkins and the late Sarah Elizabeth Randall Watkins. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale Wesley Matthewson. She had made her home in Blairsville for the past twenty four years moving here from Miramar, FL. Mrs. Matthewson was of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving Mrs. Matthewson are two daughters and one son in law, Sally Gregory of Blairsville, Julie and Doug Green of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Dale and Mary Matthewson of Cleveland, GA., one brother, David Watkins of Florida, one sister, Peggy Clark of Ruidoso Down, NM., Five Grandchildren, Christian, Sarah, Kaitlyn, Hannah and Jacob, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held on Saturday Oct. 1, 2005 at 4:00 pm from the Union Memory Gardens cemetery with the Rev. Brent Chatham officiating. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Blairsville Mountain Shelter Humane Society in Mrs. Matthewson's memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
DAVID CLYDE HEATH
Mr. David Clyde Heath age 65 of John Abernathy Rd. Blairsville formerly of Atlanta and Key West, FL. passed away on Friday Sept. 30, 2005 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Heath was born on June 6, 1940 in Atlanta, GA., The son of the late Gordon and Elizabeth Heath. Mr. Heath was an Art Dealer by trade owning his own Gallery in Atlanta from 1964 until the present. Mr. Heath was of the Presbyterian Faith.
Surviving Mr. Heath are two sons and one daughter in law, Ellis and Lizabeth Heath of Morgantown, W. VA, Clifton Curry Heath of San Diego, CA., one brother and sister in law, Adair and Carol Heath of Australia, one Grandson, Franklin Baisley Heath of Morgantown, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Oct. 4, 2005 At 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Waymon Lovell officiating. Also a Memorial service will be held on Saturday Oct. 8, 2005 AT 4:00 pm from Moca-GA. In Lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. or to Blairsville Mountain Shelter Humane Society in Mr. Heath’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
FERN MARY BOSLEY
Mrs. Fern Mary Bosley age 79 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville passed away on Tuesday Oct. 4, 2005 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Bosley was born on Oct. 12, 1925 in Buffalo, NY., The daughter of the late Gordon and Mary Austin. She retired from the Piedmont Hospital as an Operating Room Technician with over thirty five years of service. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marlene Beni in 2003 and by six brothers and sisters. Mrs. Bosley was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mrs. Bosley are one daughter and son in law, Jill and Bob Vanmeter of Murphy, Three son and daughter in laws, Larry and Sharon Bosley of Marietta, Terry and Terri Bosley of Baltimore, MD., Jack and Patty Bosley of CA., fourteen grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced.In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to Branan Lodge in Mrs.Bosley’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RUBY JEAN HOOD LLOYD
Mrs. Ruby Jean Hood Lloyd age 90 of Forest Drive Blairsville formerly of Nashville, GA. passed away on Saturday April 9, 2006 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Lloyd was born on June 5, 1915 in Ellijay, GA., The daughter of the late William Jess Hood and the late Carrie Kell Hood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin James Lloyd Sr. in 1993 and by one sister, Katherine Hood Braren, and three brothers, James Hood, William Hood and Paul Collins. Mrs. Lloyd was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Lloyd are two daughters and one son in law, Joyce Lloyd of Blairsville, Mary Louise and Dr. Charles King of Cedar Bluff, VA., one son and daughter in law, Austin James Jr. and Faye Lloyd of Nichols, GA., one brother, W. D. Collins of Osteen, FL., two sisters, Louise Lightfoot of Orlando, FL., Bunzie Harmon of Lakeland, FL., nine Grandchildren, Sixteen Great-Grandchildren, six Great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 11, 2006 at 11:00am from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. George Cline officiating. Special music will be presented by the Jubilee Choir. iIntermentand graveside services will follow on Thursday April 13, 2006 at 2:00pm from the Fender cemetery in Lakeland, GA. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5-7pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MICHAEL GENE RUSH
Mr. Michael Gene Rush age 47 of Dean Gap Rd. Blairsville formerly of West Palm Beach, FL. passed away suddenly on Friday April 7, 2006, while riding his jet ski. Mr. Rush was born on Sept. 15, 1958 in West Palm Beach, FL., The son of the late Clifford Joseph Rush and the late Mildred Smith Rush. He enjoyed all sports and hunting. He was known for his creative use of the English language. Michael was always friendly and helpful to his friends and neighbors and even strangers in needHe had been a Georgia resident for the past five years. He was a member of the International Asbestos Workers Union Local 60 in Miami, FL. For twenty five years. Michael was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Michael are his loving wife of thirteen years, Colleen Kohler Rush of Blairsville, two sons and one daughter in law, Steven Flowers of Marble, NC., Robert and Linda Flowers of Orlando, FL., one daughter, Dana Graham of Knoxville, TN., two brothers and sister in laws, Joe and Pam Rush of West Palm Beach, David and Cindy Rush of Jupiter, FL., three Grandchildren, Kaley, Robert and Anthony Flowers, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 12, 2006 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with Minister Terry Stuart officiating. Michael’s favorite hymns will be presented for the service. In Lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the American Heart Assc. in Michael’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9 pm.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RUTH SWANSON HUNTER
Mrs. Ruth Swanson Hunter age 93 of Swanson Rd. Young Harris passed away on Wednesday Sept. 27, 2006 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Hunter was born on Dec. 23, 1912 in Towns County, The daughter of the late Virgil Swanson and the late Coreen Thomas Swanson. She was a lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty seven years, Melvin Hunter on April of 2004, her oldest son, Hubert F. Chastain of Young Harris, infant daughter, Bernice Chastain and a grandson, Ricky A. Rogers of Hayesville. Mrs. Hunter was a member of Trackrock Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Swanson are one daughter, Leota Hamilton of Young Harris, four sons and daughter in laws, Rev. Harley and Geneva Burch Hunter of Hiawassee, Herman and Frankie Raper McCoy Hunter of Murphy, Earl and Edith Sosebee Hunter of Lilburn, Steve and Katherin Johnston Hunter of Young Harris, two sister in laws, Eldie Swanson and Maver Swanson both of Young Harris, twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, twenty step great-grandchildren, twelve step great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Sept. 30, 2006 at 2:00pm from the Trackrock Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Rogers and Rev. Wade Plott officiating. Special music will be presented by the Trackrock Church Choir, Michelle Hughes and Marsha Barrett. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Stanley, Randy, Matthew, Nichalas and Jacob Hunter and Justin Mathis. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Ray Chastain. iIntermentwill follow in the Old Union Baptist Church cemetery in Young Harris. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-9pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT ALFRED CHURCHILL
US Air Force
Mr. Robert Alfred Churchill age 68 of Choestoe Falls Circle Blairsville and also of W. Palm Beach, FL., passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2006 in the St. Josephs Hospital in Atlanta following an extended illness. Mr. Churchill was born on March 18, 1938 in Walpole, MA., The son of the late Alfred Churchill and the late Rose Larouch Churchill. He was a veteran of the US Airforce. He retired in 2002 with the Avatar Company as a Financial Director after several years of service. Mr. Churchill was a member and past president of the Good Sam’s Club of South Florida and was also a member of the Elk’s Club.
Surviving Mr. Churchill are his loving wife of thirty eight years, Eva Curodeau Churchill of Blairsville and W. Palm Beach, FL., two sons and one daughter in law, David and Sharon Churchill of Brunswick Hills OH., Gary Vadenais of Miami, FL., one brother and sister in law, Paul and Clare Churchill of Winterhaven, one sister and brother in law, Helen and Barry Porter of MA. and also of Orlando, FL., two grandchildren, Marie Rose Churchill and Kenneth Churchill, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation in Mr. Churchill’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
HATTIE BELL GARRETT
Ms. Hattie Bell Garrett age 77 of Hwy 76 Young Harris passed away on Friday Sept. 29, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Ms. Garrett was born on Feb.15, 1929 in Union County, The daughter of the late John Henry Garrett and the late Mary Harkins Garrett. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Ms. Garrett was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
Surviving Ms. Garrett are one brother and sister in law, John Harold and Sue Garrett of Blairsville, five sisters and three brother in laws, Elizabeth Grizzle of Suches, Essie Davis of Blairsville, Edith and Thomas Bradford of Calhourn, GA., Helen and Johnny Abercrombie of Suches, Shelby and G. W. Jenkins of Bonnell, FL., several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday Oct. 1, 2006 at 3:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Waymon Lovell officiating. Special music was presented by Mr. Ted Noele. iIntermentwill follow in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MINNIE DUNCAN SHOOK
Mrs. Minnie Duncan Shook age 84 of Duncan Rd. Young Harris passed away on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2006 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Shook was born on July 17, 1922 in Clay County, NC., The daughter of the late Jessie McGaha and the late Nellie Meadows McGaha. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Brown Duncan in 1957 and by her second husband, Garland Shook in 1986, also by a sister, Eva Teems and by three brothers, Earl, John and Fred McGaha. She was a lifelong resident of Towns County. Mrs Shook was a member of Old Brasstown Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Shook are one daughter, Frances Duncan Norton of Young Harris, two step daughters, Irene (Charles) land of Hiawassee, Christine (George) Allen of Hiwassee, one brother and sister in law, Clyde and Sadie McGaha of Young Harris, one sister and brother in law, Altha and Carl Gilbert of Young Harris, two grandchildren, Penny (Terry) Ledford of Young Harris, Kenny (Andi) Norton of Douglasville, GA., two great-grandchildren, Cole and Emily Ledford, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Oct. 7, 2006 at 2:00pm from the Old Brasstown Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Stiles and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Special music will be presented by Johnny and Jimmy Hogsed. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Freddie, Tim, Jerry and John McGaha Jr., Larry and Lanny Teems, Steve and Eddie Gilbert and George (Red) Allen. iIntermentwill follow in the Mt. Pisgah church cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Friday evening from 5:30-9:00pm at the Old Brasstown Baptist Church.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
Edgar Dale "Buck" Short Jr.
Mr. Edgar Dale (Better known as Buck) Short Jr. age 86 of Bell Rd. Mineral Bluff passed away on Monday May 14, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Short was born on June 2, 1920 in Hillsborough County, FL., the son of the late Edgar Dale Short Sr. and the late Dorothy Roberts Short. He had served as a Deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Dept. for over twenty five years. He loved the Mountains and working around the their home. his hobbies were rock collecting, shooting fire arms and gun collecting. He was a very loving husband and will be missed by all who knew him, especially by his wife of sixty years. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Trammell and Sharon Jones. Mr. Short was a member of the Charismatic faith.
Surviving Mr. Short are his loving wife, Betty Custer Short of Mineral Bluff, Godchild, Darleen Lee of Blairsville, close family friend, Russell Schrink of Blue Ridge, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 4:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim Crews officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to United Hospice, 5004 Appalachian Hwy Ste.3 A, Blue Ridge, GA.30513 in Mr. Short’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
JERRY WILLIAM SOSEBEE
Mr. Jerry William Sosebee age 55 of Townsend Mill Rd. Young Harris passed away on Monday May 14, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Sosebee was born on Nov.5, 1951 in White County, GA., the son of Elnora Powell Sosebee and the late Elmer Sosebee. He was a lifelong resident of Towns County. Mr. Sosebee was a member of West Union Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Sosebee are his mother, Elnora Sosebee of Young Harris, two sisters and one brother in law, Jean Thomas of Young Harris, Edith and Earl Hunter of Lilburn, GA., four brothers and sister in laws, Bill and Geraldine Sosebee of Buford, GA., Donald and Amanda Sosebee of Marble, NC., Fred and Carolyn Sosebee of Gainesville, GA., George and Wanda Sosebee of Young Harris, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 16, 2007 at 2:00pm from the West Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Young and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1-2pm prior to the service. Special music will be presented by Larry Nichols. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Brian Underwood, Phillip Brown, Paul Shook, Max Lovingwood, Frank Uhle and Eddie Bradley. iIntermentwill follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM SHORT McGUIRE
WWII
Mr. William Short McGuire age 92 off Blairsville, Ga. passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. McGuire was born on November 28, 1914 in Atlanta, Ga. the son of the late Samuel H. McGuire and the late Florence Short McGuire. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Wynn. He attended Tech High, and the University of the South in Sewanee, Tn. He served aboard an Army hospital ship in the Mediterranean during World War II, going to Italy, France, and North Africa. He was a Broker with McGuire Realty in Atlanta for more than fifty years, and a member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors, where he served as Chairman of the Appraisal Committee for several years. He was a member of the Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.
Surviving Mr. McGuire is his loving wife, Kathleen Gibson McGuire of Blairsville, two daughters and son in laws, Peggy M. and Alan Hall of Marietta, Ga, and Linda M. and Richard Johnson of Marble Hill, Ga., four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 2:00p.m.from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bill Honaker officiating. Visitation immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shady Grove cemetery Fund, Inc.115 Dairy Farm Road, Murphy, N.C.28906 or to Regency Hospice, 236 South Main Street, Hiawassee, Ga.30546.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
