Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Priscilla Mullens Lindgren passed away on February 13, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Priscilla was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Creating a warm and nurturing home for her family was her life calling and her greatest joy. Born February 23, 1926, in Orlando, FL, Priscilla was the daughter of Ralph Mullens and Jeanette O. Smith, one of the first female law professors at University of Miami, and the granddaughter of Dr. John C. and Martha Gifford, pioneers in the field of forestry for whom the Gifford Arboretum at UM is named. A graduate of Miami Senior High School, and president of the Pyramid Sorority, Priscilla attended University of Miami, where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. Married for 54 years to Carl (“Bud”) Lindgren, a member of the pioneer Lindgren family of Redlands, they spent most of their time in Miami, where he was a pilot for National Airlines and she was a devoted fan of her children’s various athletic and extracurricular activities. Following Bud’s retirement, they moved to Vero Beach. Priscilla is survived by two sons, Carl Lindgren, III (Karen) and John Lindgren (Kim) of Atlanta, and daughter, Christina Lauth of Vero Beach, as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Kipp Price, and two brothers, Jay Smith and Todd Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Friends of Children, P.O. Box 5011, Woodbury, CT 06798, www.thefriendsofchildren.org. The family plans a private service; written condolences can be offered at the following website www.legacy.com
Scott Allen Collins, 46, of South Point, passed away Thursday (February 10, 2011) at his residence. The Ironton, Ohio native was born October 7, 1964, the son of the late Charles Jackson Jr. and Nellie Dhonau Collins. He is survived by his wife, Laura Hart Collins. Scott was a graduate of South Point High School and Collins Career Center. He was self employed. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: a son: Mitchell Allen Collins. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 3 sons: Charles Collins of Sugar Hill, GA, Codey and Corey Collins both of South Point 2 daughters: Ashley Lamphier of Gainesville, GA and Meagan Collins of Sugar Hill, GA a sister: Terri Lewis of Ironton 2 nephews: Joshua Lewis and Jeremy Lewis both of Ironton 2 grandsons: Mitchell Allen Collins of Sugar Hill, GA, Matthew Collins of TN Memorial services will be 4:00 PM Saturday (February 19, 2011) at the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, 4400 South Lee Street, Buford, GA with Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 3-4 PM at the funeral home. Please come casually dressed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Laura Collins, 55 Twp Rd 1276 South Point, Ohio 45680.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wingate Nunn, age 94, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. “Sam” Nunn; and son-in-law, Carroll Logan Mozingo. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Nunn Mozingo, Palm Coast, FL; grandsons, Rick and Charlene Puckett, Hiram, GA, Rory and Gertie Puckett, Dawsonville, GA and Matthew and Dawn Brooks, Palm Coast, FL; great-grandchildren, Joshua Puckett, Dahlonega, GA, Jessica Ashley and Ashley Fortner, Dahlonega, GA; Brittany Puckett, Sanford, FL, Amber Puckett, Hiram, GA and Skyla Puckett, Hiram, GA; two great-great-grandchildren, Chloe Fortner and Cassidy Fortner. Mrs. Nunn was born April 24, 1916 in Atlanta, GA and she resided at her home on Lake Lanier in Buford, GA. She was a 1934 graduate of Atlanta Girls High School in Atlanta, GA. She was a retired property manager for Julian LeCraw Company in Atlanta, GA. She was an honorary member of the Buford Women’s Club where she recently received an award for being a member for over twenty years and a founding member. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Atlanta for over eighty years. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. iIntermentwill follow at Westview cemetery in Atlanta, GA. The Buford Women’s Club will serve as honorary escort. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Mr. John Jackie Simonds, Sr., age 85, of Commerce, GA formerly of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wives, Bonnie Simonds and Joyce Simonds; and son, Donnie Simonds. He is survived by his children, Mary Sue Hamilton, Auburn, GA, Brenda and Rev. Thurmond Maddox, Buford, GA, John Jackie, Jr. and Kay Simonds, Mineral Bluff, GA, Ann and Randy Reynolds, Carnesville, GA, Ronnie Simonds, Commerce, GA, Nikki and Jimmie Giovanni, Lawrenceville, GA, and Philip and Tammy Owens, Auburn, GA; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Gilbert Simonds, Dawsonville, GA; sisters, Betty Ruth, Vo, Rebecca, Margie and Barbara; and aunt, Edna Shelton, Canton, GA. Mr. Simonds was born July 24, 1925 in Lumpkin County, GA and was a native of Sugar Hill, GA. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Thurmond Maddox and Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Carol Jacobs Gound, age 84, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011. She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Glenn Gound, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Anita Gound, Lilburn, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Joe Ahmad, Flowery Branch, GA and Lynn and Chris Hahn, McAllen, TX; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruth Cosner, Georgetown, TX. Mrs. Gound was born February 2, 1927 in Redford, MI. She was a 1944 graduate of Burbanks High School in San Antonio, TX. He was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in San Antonio, TX and a member of the Sweet Adeline’s Singing Group. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in San Antonio, TX. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Cedric V. Brown, age 36, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011. He is survived by his seven year old son, Malachi Brown, San Diego, CA; father, James Williams, Hartsville, SC; sister, Sarita Brown, Buford, GA; aunts, Lorraine Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Lutricia Williams and Elizabeth Blanding; uncles, Bobby Brown, Henry Brown, Randy Brown and Michael Brown; and niece, Hope K. Brown, Buford, GA. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Minister Pierre Prince officiating.
Mr. Melvin Clyde Black, age 67, of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Linda Black, Commerce, GA; children, Melvin C. Black, Jr., Jefferson, GA, Hank Jim Black, Alto, GA, and Julie Black, Commerce, GA; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. John Cox officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Beverly Maxine Galimore Bachelor, age 70, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles William Bachelor; and grandson, James Jason Bachelor. She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Billy Bachelor, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Annie Jo and Dwight Gilbert, Dawsonville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, James Ray and Rhonda Bachelor, Buford, GA; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Martha and R. E. Smith, Rockmart, GA and Ellen Luckey, Boaz, AL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Bachelor was born March 1, 1940 in Attalla, AL. She was retired from Lucent Technologies in Norcross, GA after nineteen years of service. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Tabernacle in Lilburn, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Roughton, Rev. Jeff Jett and Rev. Michael James Pirkle officiating. iIntermentwill be at Noble Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Attalla, AL on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.
Ms. Ida Jo Strickland, age 66, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Nell Humphrey Strickland; and granddaughter, Amaya Strickland. She is survived by her son, Mark Goble, Buford, GA; daughter, Lucinda Strickland, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Ashleigh Strickland, India Strickland, Kyendal Strickland; sisters and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Lloyd Stephens, Gillsville, GA and Kathy Gee, Flowery Branch, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Sandra Strickland, Atlanta, GA and Mike and Brenda Strickland, Flowery Branch, GA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ms. Strickland was born January 25, 1945 in Hall County, GA. She was retired from Georgia Boot Company in Flowery Branch, GA. She was of the Baptist Faith. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Boone Strickland officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.
Mrs. Loraine Bennett Brock, age 90, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Brock; and son, Douglas Bennett. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Catherine Bennett, Cumming, GA; daughter-in-law, Bevlen Bennett, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Paul and Debbie Bennett, Cumming, GA, Lisa Bennett, Buford, GA, Becky and Tim Autry, Buford, GA and Andrea and Robert Hnatishion, Cumming, GA; four great-grandchildren, Savannah Bennett, Madison Autry, Slaton Autry and Mykenna Autry; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Brock was born April 23, 1920 and was a life-long resident of Gwinnett County. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Gold Wing Club at Bogan Park. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Buford where she was a member of the Bykota Sunday School Class and the Abundant Life Fellowship. Before moving to Buford, GA, she was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Duluth where she taught the Sunbeams Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle and Rev. Lamar Hansard officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Hillcrest cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Phyllis Fountain, age 60, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Fountain. She is survived by her mother, Fern Nelson Fountain, Atlanta, GA; brother, Sam Fountain, Atlanta, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Rita Johnston, Newnan, GA and Susan and Steve Roper, Palmetto, GA; aunts, Mayrna Fountain Davis, Loganville, GA, Faye Nelson Davis, Michigan and Ruby Green Nelson, Lawrenceville, GA; nieces, Kristy and Audrey; nephews, Charles and Ashley; significant other, Dana Jenkins, Buford, GA; and four great nephews. Miss Fountain was born November 24, 1950 in Atlanta, GA. She was an office worker for several companies. She was a founding member of the “Hot Atlanta Softball”. She was an avid poker player. She will be greatly missed by her family and a host of friends. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Roper officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Norman Ramey, age 51, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vaughn W. and Louise Ramey; and father-in-law, E. J. Burnette. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Marie Burnette Ramey, Flowery Branch, GA; daughters, Rebecca Ramey, Flowery Branch, GA and Pamela Ramey, Flowery Branch, GA; son, Joshua Ramey, Flowery Branch, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Laura Ramey, Alto, GA, Leonard and Cheryl Ramey, Alto, GA, Glenn and Bernice Ramey, Oakwood, GA and Pete and Kathy Ramey, Lula, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Thomas Russell, Oakwood, GA; mother-in-law, Lena Maynard Burnette, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Ramey was born September 30, 1959 in Clayton, GA. He was a construction worker. He attended Rock of Christ Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Green and Rev. Randy Richards officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Shoal Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Lucille Loving Hanson, age 73, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lizzie Loving; brother, Leroy Loving; and sister, Doris Loving. She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Luther L. Hanson, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Lee and Earlene Hanson, Buford, GA, Bobby Hugh and Debbie Hanson, Roswell, GA and Wayne and Darlene Hanson, Winder, GA; grandchildren, Sonia and Brian Gray, Jeffrey Hanson, Megan and Josh Benbaugh, Scott Riley, Rebecca and William Colley and Laura Hanson and Rodney Bennett; seven great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Elsie Parker, Sugar Hill, GA, Willie Nell and Larry Marsingill, Sugar Hill, GA and Barbara Ann Loving, Augusta, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Dewey and Betty Loving, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Hanson was born November 1, 1937 in Winder, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Buford Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. R. Edward Davenport officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Hillcrest cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Bette N. Ramsey - May 13th, 1947 - January 29th, 2011 Bette loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend left footprints on everyone's heart that she met, be it as a para-pro at Buford Elementary School or a parishioner at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Bette's interior designs in Florida and Georgia were uniquely "Bette". Bette personified Jesus' commandment "Love one another as I have loved you". Bette retired to out Lord January 29th, 2011, Cape Coral, Florida formally of Buford, Georgia. Bette is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Phocian D. Ramsey, III, son Phocian "Bo" D. Ramsey, IV, daughter Ashlie "Nitya" D. Ramsey, son Joseph "Joey" N. Ramsey (Whitney), grandson Joseph "Tucker" Ramsey, of Cleveland, Georgia, brother Joseph Niolon (Susan) of Alpharetta, Georgia, sister-in-law Marilyn Tucker (Leroy) of Marietta, Georgia, numerous nieces and nephews. Please join the Ramsey family in a Celebration of Life on February 19th, 2011 at Flanigan's Funeral and Crematory, Buford, Georgia from 1-2 pm visitation, 2-3 pm Celebration of Life. Refreshment at American Legion, Buford, Georgia.
