Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Hilda Reyes of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She is survived by her son, Luis Ochoa, Buford, GA. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Wilma Dianne Moore Adams, age 59, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Sabrina Adams, Eatonton, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Alan C. Talley Jr. and Allison Tally, Suwanee, GA and David and Jennifer Adams, Fayetteville, GA; seven grandchildren; father, W.T. and Nana Moore, Suwanee, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Larry Moore, Suwanee, GA and Jerry and Lori Moore, Suwanee, GA; two nieces; and two nephews. Ms. Adams was born June 30, 1951 in Atlanta, GA. She received her education from Towers High School in Decatur, GA. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. David Adams officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Level Creek United Methodist Church cemetery in Suwanee, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wilma Dianne Adams Memorial Fund, c/o Flanigan Funeral Home.
Mr. Clay Taylor, age 74, of Gillsville, GA passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Phillips Taylor; and daughter, Donna Lorie Green Taylor. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Taylor, Flowery Branch, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Teresa Taylor, Gillsville, GA, Mark and Melissa Taylor, Clermont, GA, Rev. Allen and Melina Taylor, Buford, GA and Larry and Linda Taylor, Hoschton, GA; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Irene Taylor, North Carolina, Lorene Phillips Eatonton, GA and Bessie Gamble, North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Taylor was born June 7, 1936 in Robbinsville, NC. He was retired from Lucent Technology in Norcross, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Taylor officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Memorial Park South cemetery in Flowery Branch, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. George A. Miller, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Miller; and his beloved friend, Winnie Thornhill Ennis. He is survived by his daughter, Lori A. Doran, Buford, GA; grandson, Tyler Shipman; sister, Adell J. Mearkie, Bend, OR; former son-in-law, John Shipman, Buford, GA; extended family, The Buford Wolves Football Team, The Pilino Family, Ralph Mullinax Family, Mary and Edwin Floyd Family; and his Zion Hill Baptist Church Family. Mr. Miller was born October 28, 1928 in Gilmore City, Iowa. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was retired from Riverside Water Dept. in Riverside, CA. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Buford, GA. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and watching his grandson play football. He also enjoyed eating at Georgia Diner and having Missy as his favorite waitress and at Buford Hardee’s. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Newbern officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Toy D. Johnson, age 75, of Cumming, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mozelle Stone Johnson; and sisters, Lennie Davis and Joy Harris. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Jeanette Cole Johnson, Cumming, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and George Tallant, Dawsonville, GA and Barbara and Ricky Sanders, Sugar Hill, GA; son, Larry Johnson, Cumming, GA; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Laverne and Johnny Bagwell, Cumming, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Linda Stewart Johnson, Hoschton, GA and Harry and Betty Cole Johnson, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Johnson was born October 3, 1935 in Buford, GA. He was retired from Regal Paper Company. He was a member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Anthony Johnson officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Sugar Hill cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Thomas Wilson, age 78, of Sugar Hill passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. He was born April 22, 1933 in Martin, GA. After growing up in Toccoa, GA, he relocated to Atlanta to pursue his career of barbering. Mr. Wilson’s barber shop was a long time fixture to the Buckhead area. The Buckhead Business Association honored “Tommy” for over 50 years of faithful service to the community in 2003. Known for his quick wit and his kind heart, he was sure to always bring a smile to any who crossed his path. He was a man of deep faith and devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ramona Wilson, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Charles Cross, Jr., Sugar Hill, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Pamela Wilson, Longwood, FL; six grandchildren, John and (Natalie) Otting, Justin and (Laura) Otting, Jered and (Blair) Otting, Jordan Otting, Danielle Wilson, and Cory Wilson; great-grandson, Jackson Otting; and one great-granddaughter due any day. Surviving siblings are Charles Wilson, Thomasville, NC, Wilma Jean Rice, Toccoa, GA and Gail Jamison of Eastanolle, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Flora Wilson and sister, Maxine Guidry. Thomas was a mason and member of Chamblee Masonic Lodge and a member of the Sugar Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Davidson officiating. iIntermentwill follow at North Atlanta Memorial Park in Doraville, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Ronald K. Turner born March 8, 1941 in Greenville, SC. Ron died Saturday, April 23, 2011 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a member of Laurens Methodist Church in Greenville since September 24, 1950. Ron was preceded in death by first wife Sandra Smith Turner, Parents James and Ruth Turner, brother Jerald and sister Barbara. He is survived by wife Dianne Bowman Turner, daughter Rhonda and son-in-law, David King. Stepdaughter Deanna Teel and son-in-law Gordon. Grandchildren Tony and Cody King, step grandchildren Julia Bernier and Gordy Teel III, brothers Bill Turner (Bertha) and Pat Turner (Theresa). He moved to Atlanta in 1960 and worked for the City of Atlanta until he retired in 1981. Starting as a driver Ron worked his way up through the ranks to managing the office. It took five people to replace him when he retired. Ron started his own business – Waste Co. Inc. in 1981 and retired in 1990, he then started Atlanta Equipment and retired in 2000. Ron was a member of the Air Force Reserves from Nov. 1958 to August 1968 earning the Grade of E-5. During his active duty he traveled to various locations including Berlin Crisis (1961) and Juan Pablo Crisis (1968). He was a volunteer for the Roswell Fire Dept. for 25 years (1962 – 1987). He belonged to Roswell Masonic Lodge 165 since 1965. We would like to thank Dr. Ravi Sarma and Suburban Hematology in Snellville for the excellent care given to Ron during his illness, and to the many family members and friends for their prayers and kindnesses shown to us. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Reverend Farrell Presley officiating. iIntermentwill follow at 2:30 p.m. at Kennesaw Memorial Gardens in Marietta, GA.
Mr. Roy Parker, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lillie Patterson Parker; brothers, Ralph Parker, Glen “Mosie” Parker, James Parker and Felton Parker; and son-in-law, Danny Humphrey. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Katherine Smith Parker, Buford, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Parker Humphrey, Winder, GA, Debra Parker Caton, Buford, GA and Patti Parker Velez and husband, Jamie, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, David Roy and Linda Parker, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Donny and Martine Humphrey, Dana Caton, Crystal Parker, Melissa Velez, Daniel Parker, and Christopher Caton; great-grandchildren, Kate Humphrey, James Parker and Bryant Humphrey; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Larry Bailey, Cleveland, GA and Katie and Leon Crow, Flowery Branch, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Harley and Grace Harrison Parker, Flowery Branch, GA; brother-in-law, Ralph Smith, Gainesville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Parker was born January 26, 1926 in Buford, GA. He was retired from Bona Allen Company and was also a carpenter and cabinetmaker. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Parker and Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Shirley A. Mason, age 73, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Willie Mae Alexander, sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Brown; granddaughter, Omie Marlowe, and mother-in-law, Omie Mason Gower. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Perry D. Mason, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Pierce Marlowe, Monroe, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Crissie Mason, Lawrenceville, GA and Kenny Mason, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Jeremy Mason, Myles Mason, Perry Marlowe, and Preston Marlowe; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Donald Heard, Duluth, GA and Marsha Alexander, Buford, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janice and Donnis Etheridge, Auburn, GA; brother-in-law, Jerry Mason, Oakwood, GA; aunts, Ruth Cropper, Mary Jo Young, Bernice Lovell, and Ann Cook; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Mason was born on April 30, 1937 in White County, GA. She was a 1955 graduate of Dacula High School where she was valedictorian of her class. Mrs. Mason was retired from Ever Ready Battery Company in 1999 and was member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church since 1948. Funeral service will be held on Saturday April 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev Bobby Brown officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, GA. The Dacula High School, Class of 1955 will serve as Honorary Escort. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 22, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Compassionate Hospice, Suite 402, 1435 Haw Creek Circle, Cumming, GA 30041 in memory of Shirley Mason.
Deborah Ann Lynn June 26, 1957 - April 19, 2011 Survived by her Husband, Frankie Charles Lynn, Son and Daughter-in-law, Richard and Courtney Lynn, Daughter, Peggy Danielle Lynn, Grandchildren, Alexis Aaron and Charles Lynn, also Two Sisters, Three Sisters-in-law, and five Brothers-in-law. Memorial Services will be held at: Christian Hill Baptist Church 5833 Gailey Drive, Clermont, GA 30527 (770) 983-3202 Sat. April 30th, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Mr. Jackie C. Wood, age, 75 passed away on Monday April 18, 2011. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his great-grandson Bradley Rose, parents Jay & Ruby Westbrooks Wood. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Dorothy Martin Wood, Buford, GA; Son & daughter-in-law Marty & Sandra King Wood, Buford, GA; grandson Casey & Jamie Wood, Suwanee, GA; granddaughter Lindsey & Michael Rose, Buford, GA; great-grandchildren Tyler Rose, Ayden Rose, Hudson Wood. Brother & sister-in-law Johnny & Maxine Wood, Dothan, Ala; sister-in-law Carolyn Martin Summerour, Sugar Hill, GA; several nieces, nephews, & cousins. Mr. Wood was born on August 11, 1935 in Buford, GA. Mr. Wood was a Veteran of the Marine Corp. he received his education at Sugar Hill School. Mr. Wood was the owner of Custom designs in Buford. He was a member of the Buford Masonic lodge 292 F&AM, a member of the Yarrab Temple. Mr. Wood was of the Baptist faith and he enjoyed fishing. Mr. Woods wishes are to be cremated, but a viewing and visitation for family & friends will be held on Wednesday April 20, 2011 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Flowers are accepted or memorials maybe made to the Gwinnett Humane Society in memory of Mr. Jackie Wood
Mrs. Mae Cherry Hampton, age 82 of Dacula, GA passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Hampton and son Jerry Lamb. She is survived by her daughters; Rebecca VanDonslea, Knoxville, Iowa, and Deborah Biro, Danville, VA;son and daughter in law, Grady and Deborah Lamb, Dacula GA; daughter in law, Barbara Lamb, Stockbridge, GA; Grandchildren, Crystal Lamb, Allan Jones, Denise Jones, Alicia Biro, Ernie Biro, Kelly Lamb; Sisters, Mary Purkey, Ootewah TN, Mildred Callahan, FL, Virginia “Dickie’ Smith, IN; Brother, James Cherry, Fl;. step children, Flora Mae Jackson, Desoto TX, James Hampton, Arkansas, Linda Naso, Watchung NJ, Rev. Henry Hampton, Lafayette, GA, Joann Hampton, Arkansas, Joyce Hampton, Arkansas, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Hampton was born October 28, 1929 in Rossville, GA. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Reverend Henry Hampton officiating. iIntermentwill be at Sherwood Memorial Park, Jonesboro, GA at 1:30 pm. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Mr. Rick Pruett, age 54, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Dick Pruett. He is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Karen Pruett, Sugar Hill, GA; sons, Richard Pruett, Sugar Hill, GA and David Pruett, Sugar Hill, GA; mother, Joy Pruett, Gainesville, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lee and Brad Walker, Topeka, KS and Laurie and John Odum, Marietta, GA; niece, Kelly and Brian Gorton, Tulsa, OK; nephews, Lane Walker, Topeka, KS, Will Odum, Marietta, GA and Robby Odum, Marietta, GA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Pruett was born June 27, 1956 in Memphis, TN. He was a 1974 graduate of Hillcrest High School in Memphis, TN and a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He was owner of Rick Pruett's VIP Auto Care in Flowery Branch, GA. He was involved in the Arts Council in Gainesville, GA. He was a former Rotarian in the Buford Rotary Club. He was a very talented musician with the Pruett Davis Group and P.d.Q. Group. He was a published writer. He was a member of the Buford Presbyterian Church in Buford, GA. The Family invites family and friends to attend a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 from 6-8p located at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center (311 Spring Street SW, Gainesville Georgia 30501) Rick Pruett’s request was to be cremated and no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gainesville Arts Council, Inc., P.O. Box 1632, Gainesville, GA 30503-1632 or the American Heart Association in memory of Rick Pruett.
