Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Stella Poole Bennett, age 83 of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Bennett. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Martha and Roosevelt Cunningham, Buford, GA, Betty Sadler, Buford, GA, Annie Poole, Buford, GA, Daisy Poole, Buford, GA and Hazel Poole, Buford, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Wilma Poole, Buford, GA and Robert Poole, Buford, GA; step children, Juke Bennett, Liz Bennett Stephens, Carl Bennett, Dorothy Bennett Earl, Lula Bell Bennett Harris, and Robert Bennett; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Bennett was born December 25, 1927 in Americus, GA. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Brown, Pastor of Allen Temple United Methodist Church, officiating and with remains placed in state at 1:00 p.m. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gloria W. McLendon, 87, died July 5, 2011 in her home in Atlanta, GA. Gloria was the daughter of James and Rosa Williams of Clanton, AL. She was a member of the Cloverdale Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed singing in the choir. She worked for the State of AL and after that was an international sales trainer for a large cosmetic company. After she retired she pursued her passion of creating and exhibiting her egg artistry all over the country. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred T. McLendon and survived by her two daughters, Marsha Griffin of Atlanta, GA and Rosalyn Griffin of Decatur, Georgia. She was a favorite of many nieces and nephews who knew and loved her as their “Aunt Tootsie”. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1224 Park Vista Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319.
Mr. John Louis Bullock, age 84, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Fannie Lou O’Rouke Bullock. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Sue Ann Bullock, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and William Fields, Suwanee, GA; son and daughter-in-law, James and Gudrun Bullock, Providence Forge, VA; grandchildren, Kyle James Bullock and James Michael Fields; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Eugene Wall, Buford, GA; and several cousins. Mr. Bullock was born April 7, 1927 in Detroit, MI. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of Buford First United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Rev. Sondra R. Jones officiating. Inurnment will be at Level Creek United Methodist Church cemetery in Suwanee, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buford First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 329, Buford, GA 30515-0329.
Mrs. Alice Braddock, age 96, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Griffin Braddock. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Beverly Angela Betters, Sugar Hill, GA and Barbara and Edward Saxon, Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Tracy Vinson and Jimmy Saxon; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Vinson and Maggie Vinson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Braddock was born November 13, 1914 in Norman Park, GA. She was retired from Thompson Publishing Company. She was the oldest member of New Prospect United Methodist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Walls and Pastor Kay Pendleton officiating. iIntermentwill follow at New Prospect United Methodist Church cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Frank C. Pasquino, age 65, of Hoschton, GA passed away with family by his side on Monday, July 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Barbara Pasquino, Hoschton, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Anthony Lombardozzi, Flanders, NJ; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kristen Pasquino, Hoschton, GA; grandchildren, Nicolas Lombardozzi and Michael Lombardozzi; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Pasquino was born August 31, 1945 in New York City, NY. He was retired as CFO from Roche Carolina after thirty-seven years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, softball and target shooting. He was of the Catholic Faith. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. A private service will be held in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Father Patrick Scully officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Mr. Hans “Hank” Bauer, age 87, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years, Lelo Walter Bauer. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Ray Hanson, Jefferson, GA and Lee and Phillip Perkins, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Alfred and Annelle Bauer, Katy, TX; granddaughter, Kathleen Perkins, Buford, GA; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ursula and Victor Virgens, Melbourne, FL. Mr. Bauer was born October 14, 1923 in Karlsrule Germany. He was a graduate of New York City College receiving a Bachelor’s Degree. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a retired chemical engineer from Bird Machine Co. in Boston, MA with over twenty years of service. Memorial service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Memory of Hans “Hank” Bauer.
Mrs. Ella Graham Leaphart, age 88, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Leaphart; grandson, Dennis Hugh Franklin; parents, William Marion Graham and Linda Roach Graham; four sisters; and one brother. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Lamar Hardy, Snellville, GA, Janet Robertson, Winder, GA; Jenny L. and Tim Fortner, Tucker, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Leaphart, Lawrenceville, GA, Jimmy and Barbara Leaphart, Atlanta, GA and Jerry and Myrna Leaphart, Dahlonega, GA; twelve grandchildren, Christie Moore, Tony Leaphart, Suzie Kirkland, Katie Allen, Eli Robertson, Amanda Sapp, Evan Duchow, Melody Collis, Jerry Leaphart II, Joe Leaphart, Bobby Leaphart and Jess Leaphart; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Augusta Garrison Bagwell, Hamlet, NC. Mrs. Leaphart was born November 21, 1922 in Hillsboro, NC. She was a graduate of LaGrange College with an Associate’s Degree and attended Business School in Atlanta, GA. After graduation she moved to Atlanta, GA. She was a legal secretary for the National Land Company, worked as the banquet manager for the Dinkler Plaza Hotel and also worked as a secretary for the Old American Hotel. She was a retired secretary in Medical Research at Emory Hospital for ten years and also retired from American Heart Association after twenty-two years of service. She was a member of Loganville First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Gerry M. Davis officiating. iIntermentwill follow at 1:30 p.m. at College Park cemetery in College Park, GA The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 in memory of Ella Graham Leaphart.
David George Wilfred Bragg: Oct. 25th, 1950 – June 23rd, 2011. Son of John Mackie Bragg and Joan Ellen Griffin Bragg, born in Winnepeg, Canada. Graduate of Woodward Academy and Georgia State University. President of Bragg Associates for over 30 years. Survived by his wife of 36 years; Joanna (Steinbruegge), son Andrew, daughters Sarah, Margaret and Jessie. His father, John M. Bragg, brother Ian Bragg, sisters Nancy Koppes and Linda Cuthbertson. David’s legacy will be his extreme generosity of spirit. He gave everything about himself to everyone. Donations can be made to: Murphy Candler Girls Softball Association Scholarship Fund c/o David Bragg In Memoriam P.O. Box 467571 Atlanta, GA 31146-7571, where he served as a board member. A memorial service will be held at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Sunday, June 26th at 2pm, 731 Peachtree Street, Atlanta Ga. 30308.
Mrs. Gladys Peppers Dudley, age 82, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Dudley. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William Dudley, Flowery Branch, GA, Randy and Sharon Dudley, Carnesville, GA, Jackie and Brenda Dudley, Sugar Hill, GA and Larry Dudley, Lilburn, GA; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Sammy and Elizabeth Peppers, Buford, GA and Leonard Peppers, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Dudley was born November 18, 1928 in Jackson County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn and Rev. Jackie Dudley officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Shoal Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.
Dorothy Eileen (Miller) Smith, age 84, died June 22, 2011 in Gainesville, GA living with her son, Ralph. Dottie was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Dawsonville, GA. Kevin Palazzo will do the Memorial Service on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. 1279 Harmony Church Rd., Dawsonville, GA 30534. Donations may be made to: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. Family will have a private cemorey at a later date.
Mrs. Tina Popovich, age 71, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Mike Popovich, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Christina Buth, Jefferson, GA; sons, Emanuel Popovich, Suwanee, GA and Mark Popovich, Lawrenceville, GA; three grandchildren, Gabby Buth, Robert Buth and Aiden Popovich; and mother, Eleonora Teleasa Cheiaua. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Cocian officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Robert Larry Herrington, age 69, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Arles Herrington. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Tony Ferguson, Bogart, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sharon Herrington, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Lauren Herrington, Devin Herrington, Matthew Herrington, Morgan Ferguson and Mackenzie Ferguson; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Orr and Joann Herrington, Riverdale, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Herrington was born May 31, 1942 in Buford, GA. He was a 1960 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was a retired automobile salesman from Arrington Blount Ford Company in Lawrenceville, GA. He was a Mason and a member of the Lawrenceville Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Ivy Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Ferguson officiating. iIntermentwill be at Ivy Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Diane Jackson Parker, age 70, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Billy A. Parker, Flowery Branch, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Randy Parker, Flowery Branch, GA and Linda Parker Webb and husband, Mike, Flowery Branch, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Benny and Kim Parker, Sugar Hill, GA and Rev. Ricky and Sheri Parker, Winder, GA; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Donna Bolden, Cumming, GA and Brenda and Mike Strickland, Flowery Branch, GA; brother, Cooter and Myra Jackson, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Parker was born May 13, 1941 in Buford, GA. She was retired from Gwinnett County School System. She was a member of Mercy Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Carlyle officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Robert “Bob” Carroll, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James “Jimmy” and Ann Carroll, Woodstock, GA; granddaughter, Amanda Carroll, Woodstock, GA; and grandsons, Steven Carroll, Woodstock, GA and Alex Carroll, Woodstock, GA. Mr. Carroll was born October 2, 1928 in Fairfield, IA. He was a May 1956 graduate of West Illinois State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean War and received a Bronze Star. He was a retired engineer from Johnson Higgins Insurance Company in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of the Buford American Legion Post 127. He was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Hill, GA. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church Chapel with Rev. Mari Lane Brooks officiating. The family will receive friends in the foyer of the Sugar Hill United Methodist Church Chapel from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home, 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030-4197 in memory of Robert “Bob” Carroll.
Mr. Paul L. Wells, Jr., age 81, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 after a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. Wells, Sr. and Edith Weldon Wells; and brother-in-law, Harold Cleland. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Wauno Haygood Wells, Alpharetta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Wells Lyons and husband, Bernard P. Lyons, Sr., Gainesville, GA; sister-in-law, Gwen Haygood Cleland, Hiawassee, GA; nephews and nieces, Bernie and Lisa Lyons, Sugar Hill, GA, Paul and Cindy Lyons, Flowery Branch, GA, Chris and Susan Lyons, Cumming, GA and Keith and Casey Cleland, Lawrenceville, GA; nieces and nephews, Cathy Cleland Johnson and husband, Al, Blairsville, GA and Cheryl Cleland Groover and husband, Rick, Braselton, GA; several great nieces, great nephews and cousins; and his dog “Lexi” whom he loved. Mr. Wells was born January 1, 1930 in Atlanta, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was retired from Georgia Power Company as a line foreman with over forty years of service and was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local Union 613 in Atlanta, GA. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and going on cruises. He was a member of Midway United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway United Methodist Church, 5025 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, GA 30004 with Rev. Charles Robinson and Dr. Lee Almy officiating and with remains placed in state at 1:00 p.m. iIntermentwill follow at Norcross City cemetery in Norcross, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. John C. Moore, age 92, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his twin sons, Robbie Moore and Ronnie Moore; parents, Robert Earl and Delana Johnson Moore; and ten siblings. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Bagwell Moore, Suwanee, GA; son, Dan Moore; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Moore Stallings and husband, Ed Stallings, Suwanee, GA; sister, Inez Cash, Houston, TX; and sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Martha Sue and George Conley, Buford, GA and Judy Scroggs, Buford, GA. Mr. Moore was born March 9, 1919 in Bowdon, GA. He was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army having fought on D Day and the Battle of the Bulge and he was a member of the Buford American Legion Post 127. He was a retired driver from Greyhound Bus Lines and also worked at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was a member of Buford Presbyterian Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Rix Threadgill officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
