Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. Norman E. Housley, Jr., age 73, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011. He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Mrs. Ellen M. Housley, Buford, GA; daughter, Dana Housley Sheridan, Atlanta, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Chris and Christiane Housley, Suwanee, GA and Michael E. Housley, Atlanta, GA; and five grandchildren, Craig Sheridan, Britany Curtis, Christopher Housley, Matthew Housley and Helena Housley. Mr. Housley was born August 23, 1938 in Washington, DC. He was a 1956 graduate of Lakeland High School in Lakeland, FL and graduated from Florida State University. He was the retired owner of Housley Benefits. After he retired, he went to work with his son at Housley Enterprise to which is a local, successful Suwanee based company. He was a member of the Gideon’s. A visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Laurel Baye Nursing Home, 2451 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Buford, GA 30518 in memory of Norman Housley, Jr
Mrs. Hazel Bryant Smith, age 69, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Smith, Jr. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jerry Anglin, Buford, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Angel Bryant, Alto, GA, Jeffery Bryant, Flowery Branch, GA and Gerald Bryant, Gainesville, GA; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Lucille Bryant, Chestnut Mountain, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was born May 7, 1941 in Forsyth County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Flowery Branch United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Fowler officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery in Cumming, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Opal Pugh Martinez, age 86, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Wesley and Eunice Fuller Pugh; brother, James Richard Pugh; step- mother, Lola Vann Pugh; and sister-in-law, Dorothy “Dot” Pugh. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Helen and Doug Williams, Buford, GA; son, Tony Martinez, Smyrna, GA; grandchildren, Connie Dennis, Gainesville, GA and Douglas Ray Williams, Jr., Gainesville, GA; four great-grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Dennis and Madison and Mackenzie Williams; brothers, Douglas Pugh, Commerce, GA, Paul “Bud” Pugh, Suwanee, GA and Jimmy Pugh, Lawrenceville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Martinez was born June 26, 1924 and was a native of Buford, GA. She was a graduate of Buford High School, Class of 1941. She retired after twenty-four years of service as a keypunch operator from John Deere. She was a member and one of the founding members of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Deacon Bill Speed officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Alan L. Kilgore, age 56, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Kilgore; and brother, Deano Kilgore. He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Vickie Turner Kilgore, Flowery Branch, GA; mother, Jean Johnson Kilgore; sister and brother-in-law, Cathie and Eddie Higgins, Hoschton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Linda Kilgore, Hoschton, GA; step children, Donna and Tommy Millsaps, Gainesville, GA and Beverly Wilson, Flowery Branch, GA; three step grandchildren, Gabby Malcom, Nathan Millsaps and Bryce Frazier; aunts and uncles, Lila and Bo Orr, Flowery Branch, GA, Peggy and Tommy Litchfield, Lawrenceville, GA and Shirley Johnson, Alpharetta, GA; uncles, George Kilgore, Braselton, GA and Doug Johnson, Hoschton, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Alan was born December 11, 1954 in Buford, GA. He was a 1973 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA where he played football, baseball and basketball. He was a construction worker for E. C. Homes Restoration. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended First Baptist Church of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday January 15th from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Gene Crowe, age 78, of Winder, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. C. and Emelene Cain Crowe; sisters, Virginia Prickett and Gladys Hutchins; brothers, Ralph Crowe, Ray Crowe, Lloyd Crowe and Everett Crowe; and step son, Benny Ford. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Betty Crowe, Winder, GA; daughter, Shirley Corders; stepdaughter, Linda and Larry Turner, Adairsville, GA; six grandchildren, Chris and Becky Corders, Kirk and Kristy Corders, Keith Corders, Leiah and Kevin Harris, Larrin Thompson and Kenny Ford; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Crowe was born September 22, 1932 in Buford, GA. He was a graduate of Joe Brown High School in Atlanta, GA. He was owner of G. W. C. Construction Co. in Buford, GA and a real estate agent. He was a Mason and a member of the Buford Masonic Lodge No. 292 F. & A.M. and was a Shriner. He was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church in Sugar Hill, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. iIntermentwill follow at Sugar Hill cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Don Sewell, age 80, of Buford, GA and the Ivy Creek Community passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burt and Pearl Sewell; sisters, Versie Willingham, Veo Thompson, Geneva Archer; and brother, A. W. Sewell. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Margaret Sewell, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Greg Baird, Hoschton, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Ivonne Sewell, Bedford, TX; grandchildren, Lauren Sewell, David Baird and Daniel Baird; sister, Veneder Sewell McDaniel, Duluth, GA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert S. and Barbara Penland, Hayesville, NC, Johnny and Judy Penland, Hayesville, NC and Leon and Irene Penland, Hayesville, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Sewell was born February 14, 1930 in Duluth, GA. He was a 1947 graduate of Duluth High School in Duluth, GA. He was retired from Sears, Roebuck and Co. as a typewriter mechanic after forty-four years of service. He was a member of Buford Highway Baptist Church in Doraville, GA. He was an avid gardener. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. James T. Ferguson officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross, GA.
Mr. Henry Couch, age 68, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Dondra Couch; daughters, Cindy Couch, Winder, GA and Amanda Couch, Gainesville, GA; son, Jerry Couch; three grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Becky and Olin Chastain, Dacula, GA, Virginia Segars, Canton, GA, Vivian Smith, Sugar Hill, GA and Ruby Henderson, Sugar Hill, GA; and brothers, Roy Couch, Hogansville, GA, Bill Couch, Gainesville, GA and Ernest Couch, Lula, GA. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ell Hopkins officiating and with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Leon Fields, age 78, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011. His parents, Lawson and Edith Fields, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Shirley Clement Fields, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter, Sue Heard, Dacula, GA; son, Vernon Fields, Buford, GA; step daughter, Bruce Ann Green, Sylva, NC; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Jerry Kennedy, Carl, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Johnny and Jennie Clement, Inman, SC; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Clement, Whittier, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Fields was born December 12, 1932 in Buford, GA. He was a graduate of Sugar Hill School in Sugar Hill, GA. He was retired after many years of service as a deputy sheriff and heavy equipment operator. He was a member of West Buford Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Southerland officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. Honorary Pallbearers will be his former law enforcement partners, Howard Stephens and Horace Banks. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Raymond Yancy Blackwood, age 91, of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asbury and Manervia Jones Blackwood. He is survived by his children, Mary Robinson, Marietta, GA, James and Pam Blackwood, Rockmart, GA, Ewayne Blackwood, Cedartown, GA, Ricky Blackwood, Rockmart, GA and Marilan and Wayne Everett, Cumming, GA; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Raymond was born July 11, 1919 in Blount County, AL. He was a U. S. Navy and World War II veteran (44-46) serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign on U.S.S. LST-917. After leaving Alabama, Raymond and his family moved to Marietta, GA in 1963. He retired from Lockheed-Martin. Raymond spent his later years residing with his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Marilan and Wayne Everett in Cumming. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating. iIntermentwill be in the Blackwood Family Cemetery, Cleveland, Blount County, AL on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Janay Payne Ebaugh, age 59, of Winder, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Ebaugh; and parents, Lee and Louise Payne. She is survived by her son, Jeremy Coleman, Lawrenceville, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Renee Payne Lee and Husband, Norman Lee, Marietta, GA; and nephew and niece, Jerry Franklin Gilbert, Jr. and wife, Cindy, Buford, GA. Mrs. Ebaugh was born December 17, 1951 in Atlanta, GA. She was a 1969 graduate from Towers High School in Decatur, GA, attended DeKalb Junior College, and attended Atlanta Law School. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Mr. John W. Robinson, II, age 34, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011. He is survived by his father, John and Kim Robinson, Suwanee, GA; mother, Elaine and Ted Palmer, Chattanooga, TN; sister, Brook Palmer, Chattanooga, TN; grandmother, Virgie McDowell, Winter Park, FL; grandfather, Bronson W. Robinson, Pensacola, FL; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Robinson was born June 19, 1976 in Chattanooga, TN. He attended Bradley Central High School and attended College Dale Academy. He was a cabinet installer. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at College Dale Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4829 College Drive, College Dale, TN 37315. iIntermentwill follow in the College Dale Seventh Day Adventist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Mrs. Vicki Parker Groover, age 56, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011. She is survived by her husband of seventeen years, Lanier Groover, Flowery Branch, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Chrissie and Everett Wilson, Alton, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Desiree Cole, Flowery Branch, GA; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers and sister-in-law, Keith Parker and wife, Debra Tunney, Buford, GA and Junior Peppers, Buford, GA; step children, Paul Lanier Groover, Jr. and wife, Tina, Springfield, VA and Michelle Messer, Grayson, GA. Mrs. Groover was born February 27, 1954 in Buford, GA. She was a mail clerk. She was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Shadburn officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Dale Clifford Drath, “Pappy”, age 80, of Jefferson, GA passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by father, Charles Albert Drath, mother, Martha May Drath, and brothers, Gene Drath and James Drath. He is survived by his wife, Lola Ann Drath, son and daughter-in-law, Dale A. Drath (Donna), daughter and son-in-law, Debra A. Jacoby (Dale), daughter and son-in-law, Diana M. Martin (Winfred), daughter and son-in-law, Dawn C. Ward (Robby), son and daughter-in-law, Daniel R. Drath (Andrea), daughter and son-in-law, Darla S. Cole (Bob), sisters, Marian Gale and Alice Sorter, twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Drath was born August 31, 1930 and was a native of Ohio. He moved to Georgia in 1982. He was a member of the Ohio Carpenters Union and Past President of the Maumee Valley Gun Collectors. He was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Peachtree Road Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Peachtree Road Baptist Church with Pastor Jay Reed and Rev. Barry Goodman officiating and with remains placed in state at 10:00 a.m. iIntermentwill follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. W. R. “Dudge” Pruitt, age 79, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl C. and Pearl Peevy Pruitt; brother, Glyndon “Nig” Pruitt; and sisters, Thelma Pruitt Mears, Vera Pruitt Coleman, Jane Pruitt Pealock, Mildred Pruitt Beard, Jackie Pruitt Etheridge, and Bertie Mae Pruitt Perkins. He is survived by his former wife of 23 years, Betty Jean Davis Pruitt, Buford, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Sheila Pruitt Falls, Knoxville, TN and Amy Pruitt Youngblood and Kevin Youngblood, Marietta, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Carl Jeffery and Kathy Pruitt, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Brian and Lea Falls, Natalie Falls, Brandon Falls, Grant Youngblood, Alec Youngblood and Jeff and Laura Pruitt; step granddaughter, Kirsten Nappi; sister, Hazel Pruitt Carroll, Lawrenceville, GA; special beloved friend, Elsie Anne Rome, Pride, LA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Pruitt was born July 22, 1931 in Buford, GA. He was a 1950 graduate of Buford High School in Buford. GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of the Buford American Legion Post 127 where he was a former commander. He was a former Gwinnett County Commissioner from 1965 – 1972 and then was the first Gwinnett County Commission Chairman from 1969 – 1972. He also helped organize the Gwinnett County Police Department in the late 1960’s. Mr. Pruitt was a former employee of General Motors Assembly Plant and he owned and operated the Pruitt Shell Station in Buford for a number of years. He was a land developer. Mr. Pruitt was a 2008 inductee into the Hall of Fame at Buford High School. He was a member of the Buford Masonic Lodge #292 F. & A.M. and a former member of the Buford Lions Club. He was a long time member of the Buford First United Methodist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Roebuck officiating and Mary Long giving the eulogy. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorial donations may be made to W. R. “Dudge” Pruitt Buford High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Peoples Bank and Trust, 1900 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518 in memory of W. R. “Dudge” Pruitt.
Mr. Artelus P. “Art” Courville, age 80, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Euphrazie Courville; and brother, Fernest Paul Courville. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Clara Benoit Courville, Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Peter William and Monika Ann Courville, Sugar Hill, GA; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Brittany Elizabeth Courville and Casey Aaron Landry, New Iberia, LA; great-grandchildren, Hunter William Landry and Ava Emerite Landry; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Robert Bailey, Houston, TX and Mary Anne and Glynn Breaux, New Iberia, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Harry James and Nettie Courville, Loreauville, LA; sister-in-law, Isabelle Zerangue, Pierre Port, LA; and eighteen nieces and nephews. Mr. Courville was born July 14, 1930 in Loreauville, LA. He was a 1949 graduate of Lawrence High School in Lawrence, MA and a 1958 graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute a/k/a University of Louisiana Lafayette where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army 1949 – 1951 Korea 1951 – 1952. He was retired from Cabot Corporation after twenty-four years of service. He was a member of Living Shepherd Fellowship in Auburn, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Edmundson of Living Shepherd Fellowship officiating. Entombment will follow at East Shadowlawn Mausoleum with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorial donations may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA 30096 in memory of Artelus P. “Art” Courville
