Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Joan Pass Kelly, age 70, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Harry M. Kelly; grandson, Alex Kelly; parents, Bruce and Clara Bess Westbrook Pass; and brothers, Warren Pass and Bruce Pass. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Johnny Carswell, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Donna Kelly, Flowery Branch, GA and John and Cheryl Kelly, Braselton, GA; grandchildren, Lauren and Aubrey Hatch, Ashley Herrin, Alexa Kelly, Ben Carswell and John David Kelly; sister-in-law, Shirley Pass, Stone Mountain, GA; aunt, Gladys Westbrook Knox, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Kelly was born November 29, 1940 in Atlanta, GA. She was a 1958 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA and attended college at Emory University at Oxford. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford where she was also a member of the Ladies’ Friendship Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Buford with Rev. Matt Stacy and Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Herb Ackermann, age 61, of Carnesville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Mary Ackermann; and brother, Carl Ackermann. He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Iva Mae Ackermann, Carnesville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Trudi and Judd Cheek, Buford, GA and Trisha and Joseph English, Winder, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph Ackermann, Sandy Springs, GA and Steven and Cecilia Ackermann, Buford, GA; nine grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Lu Christiansen, Tucker, GA and Dorothy and Larry Neuaman, Huntsville, AL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Norbert and Charis Ackermann, Knoxville, TN, James and Kathy Ackermann, Atlanta, GA and Dennis and Leslie Ackermann, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Jeanne Ackermann, Nashville, TN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Ackermann was born July 31, 1950 in Nashville, TN. He was a 1968 graduate of St. Pius High School in Atlanta, GA and attended the University of Tennessee. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a supervisor with Auto Zone in Lavonia, GA. He was a former member of Prince Of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Toccoa, GA. As a member of the church, he was a Lector and a sponsor for marriage encounters. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and boating. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be greatly missed by his family. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Prince Of Peace Catholic Church with Father Patrick Scully serving as Celebrant. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN or to St. Pius Tenth at Alumni Association in memory of Herb Ackermann.
Mr. Jason Brian Krajc, age 36, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Hoefle Krajc, Sugar Hill, GA; parents, Joe and Jodi Krajc, Danville, VA; sister, Jeanette K. Henegar and spouse, Paul, Roanoke, VA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dawn (Hoefle) and Terry Gaines, Wood River, IL; and two faithful beagles, Cooper and Nash. Mr. Krajc was born September 7, 1974 in Danville, VA. He was a 1992 graduate of George Washington High School in Danville, VA. He attended Radford University in Radford, VA. He was a self-employed superintendent in construction and remodeling. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and water sports. He was a U.N.C. Tarheel Fan and was an avid music fan. Memorial service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Father Frank Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Foundation Hope Lodge, 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 or to Mass General Hospital, Melanoma Research Fund, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 in memory of Jason Brian Krajc. A special thank you to Dr. Keith Flaherty of Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA for his relentless pursuit of a cure and also gratitude to Dr. Johanna Bendell and staff at Sarah Cannon Cancer Research Center in Nashville, TN.
STIRSMAN, Rev. Thomas P. went home to be with the Lord August 1, 2011. Born May 22, 1936 in Central City, KY, Tom was married
to Maureen Zielinski for 55 years. He pastored several churches in the North, served as a mentor, Sunday School and Bible teacher and participated in amen’s prayer group at 1st Baptist Buford. He is survived by his wife, his daughter Susan Nelson and her husband Eric, his son Thomas Jon, his grandson Matthew Nelson and four brothers. His Homegoing Celebration will be held Thursday August 4, 2011 at 3 pm at 1st Baptist Buford, 4550 Hamilton Mill Rd. The family will receive visitors 1-2:30. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to 1st Baptist Buford for the Cuba Mission project.
Mr. Ray Jarrard, age 83, of Dawsonville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Renee Jarrard; parents, Thomas R. and Bessie May Carr Jarrard; and sister, Ruby Jarrard O’Kelley. He is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Kitty Nichols Brogdon Jarrard, Dawsonville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Ray and Debbie Jarrard, Sugar Hill, GA; granddaughter, Amber Jarrard; step sons, Judge Bill Brogdon and wife, Julie Brogdon, Snellville, GA and Bobby Brogdon and wife, Mary Brogdon, Dawsonville, GA; step daughter, Amy Wheeler and husband, Jeff Wheeler, Atlanta, GA; step grandchildren, William and Leslie Brogdon, Kathryn Brogdon, Mattie Brogdon, Henry Brogdon, Sophie Brogdon, Grace Wheeler, Abigail Wheeler, and Clare Wheeler; sister, Robbie Jarrard King, Flowery Branch, GA; nephews, David King, Flowery Branch, GA and Billy O’Kelley, Jefferson, GA; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews of the Nichols family. Mr. Jarrard was born August 19, 1927 in Gainesville, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was retired from General Motors Plant. He was a member and Deacon Emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle and Dr. Jim Gaines officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Sugar Hill cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville on the Principal Fund or to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice in memory of Ray Jarrard.
Benjamin Thomas Jeffcoat, age 43, died suddenly July 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Jeffcoat and ten-year old daughter, Melanie Rose Jeffcoat of Buford. Also surviving are his parents, Carl and Ann Jeffcoat of Gulf Breeze, FL; his sister, Holly Jeffcoat Phillips and brother-in-law, Brand Phillips of Albuquerque, NM; and mother-in-law, Gloria Ledford of Buford. Ben was born in Springfield, IL and raised in Randolph, NJ. He graduated from Randolph High School then later earned his Batchelor’s of Arts Degree from Georgia State University. Ben was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church where he was a devoted Youth Group Leader. Ben was a devoted Christian and lived his life for the Lord. He knew no enemies. Ben never met a stranger and was always giving of himself whether it be of his time, money or infinite patience. Ben taught Discipleship Classes at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church. He was always volunteering to help those in need. Ben loved music, all sports and his beloved Auburn Tigers. Ben will be deeply missed by his family and friends who are all devastated at his passing. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Hill, GA with Rev. Janet Whitaker and Rev. Mari Lane Brooks officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Youth Group at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in memory of Benjamin Thomas Jeffcoat.
Brenda Gail Waits, age 51, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011. She is survived by her brothers and sister-in-law, Michael Waits, Buford, GA, Ronnie and Sheila Waits, Sugar Hill, GA and Phillip Waits, Loganville, GA; uncles and aunts, Leon and Linda Humphries, Suwanee, GA and Joe and Wynette Conrad, Cumming, GA; aunt, Barbara Waits, Cumming, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside service will be held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Warsaw cemetery in Johns Creek, GA with Rev. Jeff Brogdon and Rev. Roy Biddy officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Mr. John H. Mooney, age 70, of Duluth, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Dawn Zanich, Plainfield, NY; sisters, Linda Moore Duncan, Gainesville, GA and Dianne Taylor, Flowery Branch, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Joan Mooney, Flowery Branch, GA; sister-in-law, Gelain Lancaster Mooney, Flowery Branch, GA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and best friend and caretaker, Manuel Gaona. Mr. Mooney was born September 12, 1940 in Walton County, GA. He was a 1960 graduate of Berry High School in Rome, GA, a 1979 graduate of Perimeter College with an Associate’s Degree in Arts and a 1986 graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. He was retired from Verizon Wireless in Atlanta and Coats and Clark in Atlanta. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford where he was also a member of the Agape Sunday School Class, Abundant Life Fellowship and the Silvertone Choir. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Graveside Service and iIntermentwill follow at 2:30 p.m. at Franklin Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 2330 West Main Street, Royston, GA 30662. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Buford Building Fund in memory of John H. Mooney.
Miss Viola Bennett, age 87, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. M. and Maude Cash Bennett; and brother, J. C. Bennett. She is survived by her sisters, Willie Bennett, Buford, GA and Bonnis Bennett, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Ottis and Elise Higgins Bennett, Buford, GA; nieces, Patti Bennett, Buford, GA and Gail Bennett Duran, Flowery Branch, GA; nephew, Steve Bennett and wife, Stacey Bennett, Flowery Branch, GA; great nephews and great nieces, Jason and Angela Cropper, Carrie and Denny Stone, Edie Bennett, Matt Bennett and Eli Bennett; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Miss Bennett was born August 8, 1923 in Hall County, GA. She was a 1943 graduate of Flowery Branch High School in Flowery Branch, GA. She was a retired seamstress from Shadburn Gotham Hosiery Mill in Gainesville, GA. She was a member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Wade and Rev. Danny Newbern officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Friendship Community Baptist Church cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. David L. Bennett, age 62, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryson and Grace Bennett; sisters, Hattie Mae Atha, Pat Frost, Betty Jean Bennett, and Margie Ann Bennett; and brothers, Douglas Bennett and Ronnie Bennett. He is survived by his sisters, Nell Pugh, Cumming, GA, Kathy Marie Bennett, Braselton, GA and Linda West, Winder, GA; brothers, Tony Bennett, Winder, GA, Jimmy Bennett, Winder, GA and Bud and Mitzi Bennett, El Paso, TX; brothers-in-law, Jack Atha, Sugar Hill, GA and David Frost, Fort Payne, AL; and twenty nieces and nephews. Mr. Bennett was born November 3, 1948 in Buford, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was employed with Dexter Farms in Buford, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Jerry (Monk) Cantrell was born February 23, 1948 in Buford, GA to the late, Mr. Warren Cantrell, Sr. and Pastor Viola Cantrell. He departed his life on July 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Warren Cantrell, Sr.; two brothers, Mr. John David Cantrell and John C. Cantrell; and one nephew, Frederick D. Force. Jerry was employed with the City of Buford for about twenty or twenty-five years. He was loved by many. He leaves to mourn his mother, Pastor Viola Haynes Cantrell, Buford, GA; one daughter, Kenisha R. Bickley, St. Louis, MO; one granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy (Billy) Lotts, Shirley Jean Force and Leola Cantrell, all of Buford; two brothers, Mr. Warren (Elisie) Cantrell, Jr., and Lovie Earls, all of Buford; best friend, Prestee Earls; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Betty Sue Earls and Elder John Haynes officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Hillcrest 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.
Catherine Bennett, age 94, of Buford passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Rev. Farrell K. Presley will officiate. Burial to follow at Rock Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rock Springs United Methodist Church Building Fund in memory of Catherine Bennett. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church and the Abundant Life Fellowship at the First Baptist Church of Buford. She was an employee of N. W. Buice & Co. of Buford for thirty-five years, J. C. Poole & Co. of Lawrenceville and a volunteer at Gwinnett Medical Hospital of Lawrenceville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Bennett, Sr.; son, Odell Bennett, Jr.; and grandson, Jon M. Bennett. She is survived by her son, Larry Bennett and wife, Beverly of Buford, daughter-in-law, Bette Bennett Taylor of Lawrenceville; granddaughters, Sissy Bennett of Lawrenceville, Susan Kerlin and her husband, Bryan of Buford, Tami Bennett of Buford, and Amy Wilson and husband, Mike of Flowery Branch; grandson, Adam Bennett and wife, Mandy of Buford; great-grandchildren, Ansley, Danna and Jacob Bennett, Anna, Amanda and Alyssa Kerlin and Dustin Bennett; and one great-great-grandchild, Jayvin Bennett, all of Buford. She leaves behind many friends, family and her extended family at the Lake Springs Assisted Living Community of Buford.
Shawn “Shahriar” Gharineh, age, 51 of Sugar Hill, passed away on Thursday July 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Christy Gharineh, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter Yasamin Gharineh, Sugar Hill, GA; sons & daughter-in-law Jemery and Danielle Gharineh, Minneapolis, MN; Adrian Gharineh, Sugar Hill, GA; sisters Shahin, Siman, & Cholea brother Khalil Gharineh amd their spouses and children all of Iran several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Gharineh was born in Tehran Iran on April 12, 1960, he was the owner of Carpet express in Sugar Hill, and a member of Covenant Life Church, Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral service will beheld on Monday July 25, 2011 at 3:00P.M.with the remains placed in state at 2:00P.M at Covenant Life Church, with Pastor John Duke, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2P.M. until 6P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to the Covenant Life Church 1945 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road Suwanee, GA 30024.
Twanda Darlene Negley, 75, of Suwanee, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011 following an extended illness. Twanda was born November 20, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Norman Leslie Sloan, Sr. and Mary Florence Seacat Sloan. She will be deeply missed by her loving family including her husband of 53 years, Joseph W. Negley, of Suwanee, Georgia and their four sons, Joseph L. Negley and his wife Debbie of Cumming, Georgia, Cary D. Negley and his wife Bettie of Savannah, Georgia, Eric W. Negley and his wife Beverly of Suwanee, Georgia, Michael W. Negley and his wife Rebel of Birmingham, Alabama. She is also survived by ten grandchildren: Madison and Joey of Cumming, Georgia, Mary Elizabeth, Carolyn, Carrie, and Michelle of Savannah, Georgia, Jeremey and his wife, Michael, of Gainesville, Georgia, Sunni and her husband, Keelan Parrish, of Birmingham, Alabama, and three great-grandchildren, Braelynn and Kinslee Negley, and Jodi Parrish. Twanda grew up in Indiana, graduating from Tipton High School in 1953. She attended Ball State University her freshman year and transferred to Furman University for her sophomore and junior years. After raising her family, Twanda returned to college and graduated from Georgia State University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Twanda has used her love of children and her amazing organizational skills throughout her life in her work as a lifeguard and swim instructor, an office manager, and a teacher. Twanda was preceded in death by her brothers Norman L. Sloan, Jr. of Raleigh, North Carolina and Marvin R. Sloan of Warren, Michigan, and her sister Vivian L. Lineberry of Fort White, Florida. She is survived by her brother, Charles W. Sloan and his wife Jeanette of Raleigh, North Carolina, and her sisters Janet and her husband Richard Shrigley of Carlsbad, California, Mary Jo and her husband Charles Hall of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and her sister-in-law Joan Sloan of Raleigh, North Carolina. Twanda is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Twanda loved children and took great pride in making a home filled with love for her husband and children. She lived through her children being an active adult volunteer at each stage of their young lives, as den mother, PTA president, school volunteer, and sports booster. Traveling, reading, decorating, cooking, entertaining family and friends, and being with her grandchildren were the delights of her life. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00AM at Parkway Presbyterian Church, 5830 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040. The family will be receiving friends starting at 10:00AM at Parkway on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, Twanda requested that remembrances be made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Robert D. Peevy, 84 of Hoschton passed away Sunday July 17, 2011 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Chatham Peevy; sons and daughters-in-Iaw, Wayne and Valorie Peevy, Hoschton and Mike and Susan Peevy, Buford; grandchildren, Kim Pendley, Jon & Tiffany Peevy, Amber Peevy, Brandon & Christy Peevy; great-grandchildren, Jacob Pendley, Bradley, Bailey, Linsey & Gracie Peevy, Riley, Haley and Rachael Smith; sisters and brothers-in-law, Willie Ruth and Holland Burnette, Gwen and Jack Leach, Opal Parks, J.W. Griffin; sisters-in-law, Grace Stephens, Geneva Taylor and Charlotte Towler, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olin C. and Lois Allen Peevy;, sisters, Dorothy Reynolds, Sue Griffin and Barbara Emmerson. As a Baptist minister, Reverend Peevy has served as pastor for Collins Hill Baptist in Lawrenceville, Sharon Baptist in Hoschton, and Ivy Creek Baptist in Buford. He also served as interim pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist in Lawrenceville. As a pattern maker by trade, he worked for E.V. Camp's Steelworks in Atlanta and Townley Engineering and Manufacturing in Ocala, Florida. He resided in Gwinnett county most of his life, moving to Jackson county after retirement. He was an avid gardener. He loved to spend time outside enjoying God's handiwork. Woodworking was also a gift of his and he enjoyed creating many projects over the years for family and friends. Reverend Peevy was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church in Buford. The family will receive family and friends from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford. The funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00a.m. at Ivy Creek Baptist Church in Buford. Dr. Jim Ferguson and Reverend Craig Dale will officiate. iIntermentwill be at Gwinnett Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send donations to Ivy Creek Baptist Church-Building Fund, 2500 Ivy Creek Rd., Buford, Georgia, or Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Georgia.
