Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Cinda Bratton Hearn
October 1, 1949 - September 15, 2007
Cinda Lou Bratton Was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 1, 1949. She left this earth at home in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday afternoon, September 15, 2007, after a courageous bout with metastatic endometrial cancer. Cyndi is survived by her spouse Robert A. Hearn, daughter Patricia H. Walters (Glen), sons Trenton E. and Robert A. Hearn, III, mother Patsy S. Bratton, father Maurice E. Bratton, brothers Maurice E. Bratton, Jr., Samuel C. Bratton and Kenneth D. Bratton, sister Sally B. Wall (Gary) sister-in-law Laura H. Garner, nieces, nephews, uncles and a large extended family.
As the oldest of five, Cyndi took on many responsibilities that instilled a character of leadership that was a part of her nature throughout her life. While she was athletically endowed and had a tenacious drive that carried her to a state swimming championship, she also had an early interest in fashion and became involved in modeling. She graduated from John Overton High School in Nashville in 1967, and continued her education in Miami, moving to Atlanta, Georgia soon after completing her college curriculum where she began her career in women’s fashion and clothing.
Cyndi was married
in 1969 to Bob Hearn, the love of her life. While continuing her professional pursuits initially, she unselfishly ceded her career to raise three children with which the couple was blessed, along the banks of the Chattahoochee in northern Fulton County, taking on leadership roles in their schools, athletics, scouting and PTA organizations. Being artistically gifted, Cyndi engaged in many creative endeavors, from arts and crafts to becoming a performer as Cinders the Clown. Known for her cooking talents and taste, cuisine was a serious hobby of hers, appreciated by all who were privileged to partake of her fares. Her hospitality was noteworthy as no guest was unwelcomed or left any of her exquisite parties without experiencing her warmth and the joy she exuded.
Her career was resumed with a manufacturer of lady’s clothing that also operated a retail store in Roswell, Georgia, located in the historic cotton mill that was a part of the local history of the South which she cherished. She went on to manage a chain of stores situated in the northern Atlanta suburbs, the New Orleans area and Baton Rouge. She later joined French Dressing Jeans, a company based in Montreal, which led her to travel throughout the United States and Canada as a lady’s clothing fashion and retailing expert, conducting seminars and assisting with the establishment of new business developments.
Cyndi had a unique gift of complimentary personality traits. While she exuded charm and sincerity, always being outspokenly forthright, with a combination of perceptiveness and charisma that even she did not fully appreciate, she was a saleswoman supreme. You always knew where you stood with Cyndi, and it was usually where she wanted you to.
She was ever a trooper, never flinching travail - to which she was no stranger - and was a brave soldier in her fight against the devastation of cancer, winning several battles with multiple rounds of chemotherapy and modes of radiation treatments over this last year, but finally yielded the fight to this metastatic scourge and departed leaving a calm smile on her visage immediately after hosting her last guest of the many who joined her at bedside on Saturday, a gracious and strong southern lady to the end.
Arrangements were made in conjunction with Byars Funeral Home for transport of her remains for cremation to allow them to be dispersed as she requested along the Chattahoochee River on which we have been fortunate to share our home for the recent half of our lives. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society would help to develop a cure and support those who are struggling with this dreaded disease. A celebration of her life will be held at our home per her wishes during the week of her birthday on or about October 6, 2007.
Byars Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Cheryl Ann Williams
Cheryl Ann Williams, 44, of Dawsonville died Saturday April 5, 2008 at her residence...
Cheryl Ann Williams, 44, of Dawsonville died Saturday April 5, 2008 at her residence.
A native of Atlanta, she had lived in Dawson County since 2002 having moved from Cumming. She was employed by Michaels in Cumming and was preceded in death by a sister, Tonya Kitchens.
Surviving are her children, Jessica Lynn Russell, Stockbridge, Emily Russell Bern and Eliot Bern, Gainesville, Sterlin Wayne Frady, Dawsonville; parents, Barbara and Thomas Bang, Dawsonville; sister, Melanie Young, Columbus; grandson, Jacob Edmond Bern.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 9, 2008 at 12 noon at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Elder James Heard will officiate. iIntermentwill follow in the Coal Mountain Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 5:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Charles Winfield (Windy) Rich
Charles Winfield (Windy) Rich (86 years old) passed away on Friday, August 24, 2007 at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Georgia. He served as a minister of Education for over 60 years in Southern Baptist Churches in FL, LA, GA, TX and TN. In his retirement, he coordinated 75 Sunday School Growth Campaigns for over 700 churches. In 1993, he was given the Distinguished Leadership Award by the Southern Baptist Religious Education Association. He was named Senior Adult of the Year by the Baptist Bulletin Service at Life Way in 1998 and was presented the Washburn/Piland/Taylor Award in 2000 by Life Way for 50 years service in Sunday School leadership.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethelene Holt Rich of Milan, TN and his daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Ann Rich of Cleveland, OH. He leaves three sons, Lonnie Charles of Alexandria, VA; Samuel Stevens of Memphis, TN and Robert Dan of Nashville, TN. He also leaves the loving care of his second wife, Barbara Nalley (Rich), of Cumming, GA.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bob Jolly, officiating. iIntermentwill follow on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 3:00 pm in Chapel Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Milan, TN. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Sunday, August 26, 2007 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church Cumming building fund.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, Georgia, in charge of the arrangements.
Cecil W. Merritt
Cecil W. Merritt, age 90, of Cumming, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret, and children, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ainslie, Jr. (Carolyn) of Madison, Ga.and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Webb of Cumming; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Everette Wood (Martrelle) of Alpharetta, Ga. and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Youngblood (Mary Frances) of Buford, Ga. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hansard (Cindy), Mr. and Mrs. Richard Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Webb all of Cumming; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ainslie, III of Madison, Ga.; and CPT W. Merritt Ainslie, USAEUR Headquarters, Heidelberg, Germany; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Cecile Baulesch, in 1954.
Born July 5, 1917, he served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater. After retiring as a Vice President of the Bank of Cumming, he served as Forsyth County Justice of the Peace. An avid outdoorsman, he was an active member of the Sawnee Valley Wildlife Club. He was President of the Forsyth County Steam Engine Association and was instrumental in founding the Cumming Fourth of July Parade in 1958.
Graveside services officiated by Rev. Benson Bottoms were held on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens, Cumming. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Forsyth County Steam Engine Association, 2415 Mountain Road, Cumming, Ga. 30040.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, Georgia in charge of the arrangements.
Carroll "Red" Dooley
Mr. Carroll "Red" Dooley, age 88, of Cumming, GA passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Dooley. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Dawsonville and retired from Georgia Power after 43 years of service.
Survivors include wife of 60 years, Marie Dooley of Cumming; children, John and Joy Dooley of Cumming, Mark and Debbie Dooley of Buford, and Allison Holcomb of Cumming; daughter-in-law Carolyn Dooley of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Jennifer D'Agnese & Caren Dooley, Alice Mabe, William Holcomb, Emory Dooley, Paige Dooley, Matthew Dooley, and Alaina Dooley; great-grand daughter, Ali Marie Mabe; sister, Melba Gravitt of Cumming; sister-in-law Bevolyn Dooley of Conyers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carol and Inez Phillips, Hazel and Louie Hansard, Floyd and Ruthie Coker and Margie Byers all of Cumming; Aunt, Lora Dooley of Cumming. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 3:00p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Brown and Rev. Carlton Coker officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, September 14, 2007 from 4:30p.m. until 9:00p.m. and Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 10:00a.m. until time of service.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
Brenda Foster Long
Brenda Foster Long, age 42, of Alpharetta died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Long was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church and a former member of First United Lutheran Church in Kennesaw.
Survivors include her husband, James Long of Alpharetta; her mother, Ruth Foster of Kennesaw; a sister, Connie Greathouse of Wagoner, OK; brothers, Bill Pickering of Powder Springs and William Foster of Findlay, OK; special friends, Scott and Janice Sand of Athens and Mike Killebrew of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 8, 2007, 11:00a.m. at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church with Pastor James E. Thalacker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation at www.livestrong.org.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of the arrangements.
Blanche B. Young
March 3, 1914 – March 27, 2008
Blanche B. Young, 94, of Dawsonville died Thursday March 27, 2008 following a period of declining health.
Born in Burley, Idaho, she had lived in California and Oklahoma before moving to Dawson County 24 years ago. A homemaker at her death, she had formerly worked in several fields but was very proud of her work in the ship yards during WW II. Mrs. Young was active in the Dawson County Senior Center and was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Young, her parents, sisters and brothers.
Surviving are her children, Billy Worthington, Heber, CA, Charlie and Barbara Young, Yukon, OK, Mary and Vince Ingram, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Verna Phillips, Nancy Worthington, Brian Belt, Candi Chappell, Billy Young, Tammy Tull, Chris Ingram and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Monday March 31, 2008 at 2 o’clock at Christ Fellowship Church. Pastor Ricky Stepp will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dawson County Senior Center, P. O. Box 598, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Benny Grant
Benny Grant, 44, of Dawsonville died Sunday April 6, 2008 at his residence.
Mr. Grant was a lifelong resident of Dawson County and was preceded in death by his father, Billy Grant and a sister, Sue Grant Chadwick.
Surviving are his wife, Lynda Grant, Dawsonville; children, Ashley P. Grant, Dawsonville, Cody Grant, Dawsonville; mother, Marvine Grant, Dawsonville; sisters, Teresa Wilson, Dawsonville, Debbie Buchanan, Fletcher, NC; brother, Bobby Grant, Dawsonville, and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 9, 2008 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Perry will officiate. iIntermentwill follow in Moss Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends after 1 pm Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Wendy Foyster Murphy
Wife of State Sen. Jack Murphy Dies after Battle with Cancer
Wendy Foyster Murphy, 66, wife of State Senator Jack Murphy (R-Cumming), passed away peacefully on Wednesday night after a courageous struggle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 15 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Cumming with Reverends Newell Graham, Greg Tallant and Don Harrison officiating. iIntermentwill be held at the Sawnee View Memorial Gardens for family and close friends following the funeral.
Mrs. Murphy, daughter of Victor and Lily Foyster, was born October 23, 1940 in Norwich, England. She is survived by Sen. Murphy, her husband of 30 years and their six children, David Potter and wife Susan of Cumming, Brian Potter and wife Brenda of Cumming, Julie Ellington of Cumming, Steve Murphy and wife Jill of Cardiff, England, Matthew Murphy and wife Lynn of Cumming, Brian Murphy of Atlanta and 15 grandchildren.
Mrs. Murphy served many years as a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, where she participated in several ministries and organized numerous events. On April 2, 2001, she became an American citizen and she cast her first vote to elect her husband as State Representative in 2002. Among her many accomplishments, Mrs. Murphy was most proud of completing a 60-mile walk for breast cancer at age 60.
The family will receive friends at the Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming on Saturday, October 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, October 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Flowers may be sent to Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA 30040. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in the memory of Mrs. Murphy.
Mrs. Ruby Lucille Lewis
Mrs. Ruby Lucille Lewis, age 77, a life long resident of Cumming, passed away Monday, October 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. B. Lewis. Mrs. Lewis as a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jerry Baker of Cumming; sisters, Dorothy Cain of Mableton and Blanche Barrett of Canton; grandchildren, Michael and Mandy McBrayer, Christopher McBrayer, Kimberly McBrayer, Tiffany Dixon and Dustin Baker; 7 great-grandchildren; several other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Holtzclaw, Rev. Vernie Worley and Rev. Ruel Martin officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Holbrook Campground Cemetery.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements
Mrs. Martha “Toad” Domingue
Mrs. Martha “Toad” Domingue, age 63 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Jackie Daniel of Cumming; daughters, Lisa Yancey and Paula Brown both of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Eddie Cohran of Cumming; daughters, Debra Drum of Tennessee and Peggy Brown of Covington; sister, Theresa Domingue of Buford, sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Cecil Morales of Nicholson; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Judy Domingue of Alabama; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several other relatives also survive..
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 11:00 am in the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Brenda Montgomery officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 11, 2007, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday, October 12, 2007, from 9:00am to 9:00pm.
Mr. John Henry Frix Jr.
Mr. John Henry Frix Jr., age 66 a life long resident of Ball Ground and Cumming, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Frix, Sr.
Survivors include: wife, Debbie Frix of Ball Ground; mother, Claudie Vee Frix of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, John Henry, III and LeeAnn Frix of Dawsonville; son, Edward Louis Frix of Cumming; daughters, Stacy Frix of Ball Ground and Tina Mabry of Cumming; mother-in-law, Dorothy Pirkle of Cleveland, GA; brother-in-law, Kent Pirkle of Cleveland, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Tony McDuffie of Sautee; sisters, Estelle Brooks of Cumming, Annie Jane Carder of Cumming, Mavalene Vaughn of Cumming, Patsy Seay of Cumming, Deborah Hyder of Cumming, Elaine Stancil of Cumming, and Faye McIntosh of Gulf Shores, AL; 6 grandchildren, John Henry Frix, IV, Anna Bella Frix, Dakota Jacob Frix, Stephanie Frix, Christopher John Cook, and Jason Cook; nephew, Justin McDuffie; a number of other nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 12, 2007 at 2:00 pm in the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Bolling and Rev. Johnny Padgett officiating. Entombment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. And Thursday, October 11, 2007 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ernie Rambo
Mr. Ernie Rambo, age 66, of Dahonega, GA., passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2007.
He retired in 1998 as a commercial contractor. Ernie was an avid animal lover, including dogs, cats, and hummingbirds. He loved NASCAR Racing, motorcycles, and nature. Ernie was a honorary lifetime member of The Ranger Club. He was an honorary member of VFW Post #9143 in Cumming. Ernie was a lifetime member of The Corvette Organization, Harley Owner's Group, Bass Fisherman American Motorcycle Association, and the GA. Sheriff's Association. He was preceded in death by his Parents; Ernest and Marie Rambo and his sisters; Kay Caroline Rambo and Mary Jane Bowles.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly K. Rambo, Dahlonega, GA; Beloved Pets, Bobo, Sasha, Bear, Gizmo, and Tiger; Stepchildren, Randy J. and Amy Shinn, Houschton, Ga.; Barry L. Shinn, Snellville, Ga.; Brittanie N. Taylor, Clermont, Ga.; Step Grandchildren; Taylor M. Shinn and Chloe J. Shinn; Sisters and Brother-in-law, Ruth E. and Douglas Lynn, Elaine Barnsfather, all of Columbus, Indiana; Lifelong Friend, Dan Newman;
Brothers-in-law and Sister-in-law; Brent and Tamara Featherstone, Snellville, GA Gregg Featherstone, Indiana; Meade Featherstone, Georgia
Funeral Services will be Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Ingram Funeral Home Chapel in Cumming, Ga.
Mr. Earl Glover Sr.
Mr. Earl Glover Sr., born September 20, 1927, died October 7, 2007, 80 years old. Lifelong resident of Cumming, GA and founder of Glover's Garage. preceded in death by his wife, Vienna Elizabeth Gravitt Glover and son, Sherry Alton Glover.
Survivors include: Brother, Milton A. Glover of Cumming; Children, Anita B. Glover of Cumming, Elaine Philips of Nelson, GA, Rhonda and Howell McGinnis of Greensboro, GA, Michael and Teresa Glover of Cumming, Darlene and Robby Tavenier of Cumming, Barry and Anita Glover of Cumming, J.R. and Wendy Glover of Cumming, and Robby and Rebecca McGinnis of Cumming; grandchildren, Tonya and Jeff Lang, Tammy and Michael Smith, Regina Burden, Richard Phillips, Christie Glover, Mikey Glover, Jaime and Melissa Tavenier, Mandy and Jonathan Knight, Amy Glover, Drew and Leslie Glover; great-grandchildren, Phillip Smith, Christopher Burden, Chance Burden, Tyler McGinnis, Amanda McGinnis, Lindsey Tavenier, and Hayley Tavenier.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm in the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Phillips, Rev. A.J. Mullinax, Rev. Wayne Evans, and Rev. Lamar Day (Honorary) officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Monday, October 8, 2007, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm., Tuesday, October 9, 2007, from 9:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 9:00 am until time of service.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements.
Malcolm Currer McCallum
Malcolm Currer McCallum age 77 of Cumming passed away Thursday October 11th, 2007.
Graveside services will be at Gordy Memorial Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Survivors include: Wife Elizabeth A. McCallum of Cumming, Sons Andrew and Lorri McCallum of Katy, Texas, Stewart and Rhee McCallum of Alpharetta, Bruce and Deanna McCallum of Cumming, Daughters Jane and Martin Scott of Rossville, Georgia, Mary and Russ Wages of Flowery Branch, Brother Alec and Iris McCallum of Bristol, England. 13 Grandchildren also survive. Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.
