Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Addie Mae Seagraves
1920-2004
Bogart, Ga
Addie Mae Seagraves, 83, of 1170 Ruth Jackson Road passed away on Friday, October 8, 2004.
A native of Madison Co., Mrs. Seagraves was the daughter of the late Jessie and Babe Watkins McDonald. Her husband, Hoyt Seagraves and son, Billy Seagraves preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Paulette Dodd of Bogart, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3PM Sunday at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Bud McDonald officiating. iIntermentwill follow in the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church cemetery in Jackson Co.. The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 12-3PM Sunday.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Grace Jack Stewart Bellman
1907-2005
Athens, Ga
Grace Jack Stewart Bellman, age 97, of Cherokee Ridge passed away on March 12, 2005.
A native of Hillsborough County, Florida, Mrs. Bellman was the daughter of the late George A. and Nancy Ardelia Dowling Jack. Her husband, N.A. Bellman, preceded her in death. She was a retired supply clerk from Robins Air Force Base and a member of the Augusta Road Church of Christ in Greenville, South Carolina.
Survivors include a daughter Joy Easterling of Athens and a son and daughter in law George Thomas and Roxanne Stewart of Mobile, Alabama, beloved niece Lynn Hubona, San Diego, CA., grandchildren Terry Matthews, Kim Ramos, Sandy Moody and Debbie Stewart and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2PM at Glenn Haven Memorial Park in Macon, Ga. with Rev. Luther Fouche officiating. A private family visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Monday evening at Bernstein.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, 640 Barber Street, Athens, Ga. 30601.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Janet Claire Bond
1958-2005
Athens, GA
Janet Claire Vialpando Bond, age 46, 259 Barber Street passed away on May 19, 2005.
A native of Pueblo, CO. She was the daughter of Marcus and Mary Ellen Bensik Vialpando. She was employed at the University of Georgia in the Terry College of Business as a student advisor and was a member of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her husband Craig Wayne Lieske of Athens and sister Kathy Prescott, Phoenix, AZ.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2PM at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Luther Fouche officiating. iIntermentwill follow in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brad Fairchild, Jay Aaronson, Chris Herron, Joshua Jordan, Marshall Marrotte and Tony Evans.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
PEGGY JEAN ROCKWELL
1944-2005
Ms. Rockwell, of Nicholson, Ga died, just as she lived, with a big happy grin on her face. Ms.Rockwell, born in Tacoma Park, Maryland, was the daughter of the late Harvey and Alyce Rockwell. She was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, attended Perdue University, and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in food service management. Ms. Rockwell lived in the Indianapolis area for 20 years before moving to Chicago, Illinois where she worked as a food service manager in area hospitals, restaurants as well the corporate food industry. Peggy spent time in South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, California, Hilton Head and then finally settled in the Athens, Georgia area in 1989 where she had accepted a food service job at Athens Regional Medical Center. Fortunately for the ladies in the Athens area, the hospital job did not work out and Ms. Rockwell opened the doors to her gently worn clothing consignment store by the name of The Crowded Closet in 1990.
In the years to follow and right up until her death, Ms. Rockwell was heavily involved in animal advocacy, welfare and rescue. The lives ofliterally hundreds of dogs have been saved by not only her own personal adoptions, but by her monetary and medical donations. If there were an auction, benefit, adoption event or birthday celebration relating to animals, in particular dogs, Ms Rockwell would always be present to help, not only with her time, advice, gifts, and donations but her humor and warm smiles.
Ms. Rockwell's personal opinion of a crowning achievement would be the fact that she rescued a 14-year-old Pomeranian from a veterinarian that was left by its owner. The male "pom' was given the name Nugget, and attended every social function with Peggy, whether it be a hat party, an auction benefiting animals, a Gracie birthday party, or a fund raiser, always dressed in his canine finery. Nugget later fell madly in love with another Pomeranian named Sugar who was the young age of 11. The two small dogs, with the assistance and blessing of their beloved owner were wed in complete wedding attire during a particular hat party that was hosted by the Athens Pulmonary Association held at Special Occasions near the river at the Clark/Oconee line. In attendance to this very unique and special occasion were the photographers of the Athens Banner-Herald who published the event in the newspaper social event section. Nugget and Sugar lived in wedded bliss until the ripe age of 21 and 17 consecutively to the delight and complete devotion of Ms. Rockwell.
Ms. Rockwell is survived by one sister, Nanci Likens and two brothers, Tom Rockwell and Pete Rockwell, which still live in the Indianapolis area.
Bernstein Funeral Home will cremate Ms. Rockwell and her memorial service will be held in her honor at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga. on January 23rd for her closest friends. The memorial service will consist of brunch due to the fact that she thoroughly enjoyed eating there in celebration of her birthday for the past several years. The celebration of her life will continue and will be hosted by the large number of her lady friends. To attend, please contact Bryan Chandlee-Exum at 706-769-1036. In lieu of flowers, Ms. Rockwell's request is that shopping be done at her "Upscale Resale" consignment store, The Crowded Closet, located in Mission Square (the pink mall") in Athens, Georgia. Tax-deductible donations can be made to her favorite organization Canine Angels Rescue and Referrals, Inc. located at 2179 Pulliam Mill Rd. in Dewey Rose, Ga. 30634. Phone 706-213-9001. Owners are Sue Wells, Founder and Lynette Rowe, President. A non-profit, no-kill canine rescue and referral funded entirely by donations and contributions from community and business sponsorships.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Andrew Geeter
1943-2005
Athens
Andrew Geeter, 61, of Jefferson Road, died on Friday March 4, 2005 after a short battle with cancer. He was an avid Nascar fan. He was a simple and down to earth person. He was survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was loved and will be missed by many.
Memorial Services will be held 2 pm April 2 at Mr. Geeter's residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Andrew Geeter Memorial Fund, 9455 Jefferson Road Athens, GA 30607.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SPO Michael Francis (Rudy) Rudzinski
1972-2005
Athens, GA
SPO Michael Rudzinski, 33, of Timothy Road, died Thursday May 19, 2005.
A native of Norristown, PA, Officer Rudzinski was the son of Francis Michael Rudzinski and Mary Louise Lawler Humrichouser. Officer Rudzinski worked with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department for seven years and was active with Prince Avenue Baptist Church Youth Department.
Survivors in addition to his parents include sister, Christine Toal of Decatur; brother, Peter Toal of Decatur; Stepfathers, Aunts and Uncles, all of the Stone Mountain area.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm Sunday, May 22 at Prince Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Dement, David Dement, Steven Dement, Scott Lewis, Norman Lewis, Kevin Lewis, Benji Dove and Billy Shelton.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Saturday at Bernstein Funeral Home. The family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, 3035 Lexington Road, Athens GA 30605 or Prince Avenue Baptist Church Youth Department, 595 Prince Avenue, Athens GA 30601.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Violet Scarboro
1916-2004
Athens - Violet Scarboro, 87, of Athens went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2004.
A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Scarboro was the daughter of the late Larkin and Myrtie Russum Whiten. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Scarboro and grandson Wesley Scott Scarboro. Mrs. Scarboro retired as the domestic manager with the Big G. Company in 1981 and was a member of the Westend Baptist Church.
Mrs. Scarboro was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful friend to all those she met and was a wonderful Christian Woman, who loved the Lord with all her heart.
Survivors include daughter Patsy Porterfield, Athens; daughter and son in law, Glenda and Larry Odom, Athens; son and daughter in law, Donald (Bucky) and Rosaline Scarboro, Athens; sister, Helen Whiten Garner, Toccoa; half brother Louis Whiten, Toccoa; half sister, Mae W. Whitt, Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Troy and Tammy Porterfield, III; Julie and Shelly Steel; Wesley and Robbye Porterfield; Susan and David Mullee; Mia O. Jones; Blake Odom; and Darrin Dowdy, 12 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Monday at the Chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Elliott and Rev. Lee Hunter officiating. iIntermentwill follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 1-3PM Monday. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the Westend Baptist Church, 890 Boulevard, Athens, Ga 30601.
Mrs. Scarboro's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Wesley (Jimmy) Gerrett
1961-2005
Athens
James Whaley (Jimmy) Gerrett, 44, of S. Stratford Dr. passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2005.
A native of Radford, VA, Mr. Gerrett had lived most of his life here in Athens. He was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School, and attended Gainesville Junior College and Southern Tech in Atlanta. He was employed as an automotive technician and was a member of the Athens First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents Glendon Francis and Virginia Whaley Gerrett of Athens; children Nelson Shaun Gerrett and Amanda Leigh Gerrett both of Athens and Hannah Christine Gerrett of St. Simons; sisters Janice Gerrett Perkins, Mt Joy, PA and Judith Gerrett Easters, Greenville, NC and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 3PM Monday at Evergreen Memorial Park with Dr. Bill Ross officiating. The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 2-3PM Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, 355 Pulaski Street, Athens, Ga 30601.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Polly C. Gordon
1915-2005
Atlanta
Polly C. Gordon, 89, of Atlanta, died on Thursday April 14, 2005.
A native of Madison County, Mrs. Gordon was the daughter of the late Stoy and Margie Lee Culbertson Chandler. She was a retired Civil Service employee.
Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Gordon, formerly of Watkinsville; sons, Hugh Gordon of Acworth and Russell Gordon of Woodstock; brother, Stoy H. Chandler, Jr. of Commerce; grandchildren, Jonathan Gordon, Sarah Gordon and Rebecca Gordon.
Memorial Services will be held 1 pm Sunday, April 17 in the Chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Luther Fouche officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association 1353 Jennings Mill Road, Ste A Bogart, GA 30622.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
