Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Dorothy Louise Carter
AMERICUS — Dorothy Louise Carter of Americus died Saturday, September 30, 2006. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethesda Baptist Church with interment in Andersonville National Cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus
Mary Edge
ASHBURN — Mary Edge of Ashburn died Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at Osceola Nursing Home in Ocilla. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Shipp's Funeral Home
Ashburn
Merlin Norris
SHORTERVILLE, Ala. — Merlin Norris, a resident of County Road 47, Shorterville, AL, died late Monday night, October 2, 2006, at his home. He was 80.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. (C.D.T.) Thursday, October 5, 2006, in the Shorterville Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Lee and Reverend Ray S. Reiley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (C.D.T.) Wednesday at the mortuary.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Shorterville Baptist Church, c/o Rossie Money, 2457 County Road 91, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Mr. Norris was born and reared in Ft. Gaines, GA, son of the late Henry Earl Norris and Bessie Lou Chitty Norris. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Norris moved to Henry County, AL, near Shorterville, in 1964. He was an active member of the Shorterville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Norris was engaged in farming all his life. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Merlin Daniel Cordell, a sister, Mary Ann Stokes and a brother, James Henry Norris.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Farise Martin Norris of Shorterville; four daughters, Wanda Holmes and husband, Larry Holmes of Sallisaw, OK, Tammy Norris of Slocomb, Bobbie Paschal and husband, Carlos Paschal of Shorterville and Connie Norris of Shorterville; a granddaughter, Kimberly
Perkins, Midland City; two nephews, Kenny Ray Stokes and Jimmy Norris; his special canine friend, Ben.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Phillip Hayes, Jo Jo Money, Clay Money, Wesley Brown, Reggie Scott and Thomas Kennedy.
Deacons will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Holman Abbeville Mortuary
Abbeville, AL 334/585-5261
Ronnie E. Stone
BAINBRIDGE — Ronnie E. Stone, 67, of Recovery Community, Bainbridge died Monday, October 2, 2006, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Fla.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Recovery United Methodist Church in Recovery Community, Bainbridge with interment in Sylvannia cemetery in Bainbridge.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Recovery United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Donna Sue Roberts, 1209 Loblolly Lane, Bainbridge, GA 39817.
Ivey Funeral Home
Bainbridge
Cortez Waters Watson
DAWSON — Cortez Waters Watson, 80, of Dawson, died at her residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. The funeral service will be held at the graveside at 2 P.M. Thursday, October 5, at Cedar Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Chet Thomas officiating.
Mrs. Watson was a native of Worth County, born May 13, 1926, daughter of the late James Benjamin Waters and Willie Odessa Nipper Waters. She moved to Terrell County in 1962 with her husband, the late Roy Eugene Watson who died in 1997.
She was a homemaker and seamstress and enjoyed gardening. She was a member o Calvery Baptist Church, the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class and The Son Shiners.
Survivors include a son, Donald Watson and his wife Brenda of Macon; three daughters; Linda Holloway and husband David of Leslie, Geneiva Thursby and husband Frank and Sandra O'Stean and husband Bobby, all of Dawson, brother, J.N. Waters of Arabi, one sister, Helen Wishum of Americus, brother-in-law, Wallace Watson of Tallapoosa, three sisters-in-law, Doris Williams of Dawson, Jean Brown of Omega and Edna Waters of Arabi, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Calvery Baptist Church, P.O. Box 347, Dawson, Georgia, 39842.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 P.M. on Wednesday, at Harvey Funeral Home in Dawson.
Harvey Funeral Home
Dawson
Roddreka Anqunet Broussard
ALBANY — Roddreka Anqunet Broussard, 17, of 622 West Whitney Ave. died Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today at Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Old Pretoria Rd., Albany, with interment in Floral Memory Garden Cemetery. The Rev. Theodus Drake will officiate.
Born May 17, 1989, in Albany, Miss Broussard was a student at Albany High School. She was a member of New Birth Fellowship Church.
Survivors include four sisters, Keishana Broussard, Teanna Broussard and Keonna Broussard, all of Albany, and Tomeka Hollis of Detroit, MI; one brother, Keon Broussard of Albany; a grandmother, Daisy Broussard of Albany; several aunts and uncles.
The remains of Mrs. Broussard will be placed in the church at noon for viewing until the funeral hour.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany
Lisa Verna Davis
ALBANY — Lisa Verna Davis, 30, of Consort, Alberta Canada died November 28, 2006, in Oyen, Alberta. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany
Mary Simmons Heard
ALBANY — Mary Simmons Heard, 100, of 342 Old Leslie Rd., Leesburg, died Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at her home.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Highway 195, Leesburg, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Sterling Calhoun, pastor and the Rev. Lorenzo Heard officiating.
Born November 15, 1906, in Lee County, Mrs. Heard attended Lee County public schools. She was a homemaker and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where she served as mother of the church.
Survivors include three daughters, Ruth Murrell and Aldean Stoudamire, both of Leesburg, Brenda Sheard (Walter) of Ponte Vedra, FL; seven sons, Charles Heard, McArthur Heard and Julius Heard Jr. (Marilyn), all of Leesburg, Walker Lee Heard (Allie) of Arlington, TX, Willie Morris Heard (Joyce) and Melvin Heard (Frances), both of Chicago, IL, and John Heard (Camelia) of Homestead, FL.
The remains of Mrs. Heard will be placed in the church Wednesday evening from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany
Marion Edwards Richardson
ALBANY — Marion Edwards Richardson, 76, of Camilla Retirement Village died Sunday, December 3, 2006. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany
Bertha Lee Stewart Williams
ALBANY — Bertha Lee Stewart Williams, 73, of Clearwater, FL, died November 27, 2006, at Suncoast Medical Center. Funeral arrangements to be announced. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of the Christian-Thomas families, 405 Pinson Rd., Albany.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Albany
Richard Conrad Barry
DAWSON -- Richard Conrad Barry, 76, of Dawson, died at his residence on December 12, 2006.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dawson United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Williams and Dr. Wyman Richardson officiating. iIntermentwill be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Barry was a native of Crisp County, born October 16, 1930, son of the late James Reginal Barry Sr. and Emmie Lou Roberts Barry. He attended Crisp County Schools, was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he played varsity football, was a member of the A-Club, and R.O.T.C. He also received his Master's degree from Alabama and later his Six-Year Degree in Administration from Auburn University.
He served as Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and most his professional life was in education. He was a high school teacher and coach in Metter, Cordele and Dawson for many years, and he was Principal of Terrell High School for two years and later was Terrell Co. School Superintended from 1973 to 1992. He was a member of the Georgia Retired Educators Assn., both local and state chapters.
Richard was a very active member of the Dawson United Methodist Church, where he taught the Berean Sunday School Class, over the years he served in many positions including Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Administrative Board, Finance Chairman and Lay Leader. He was a member of the Dawson Lions Club and served as president for two terms and in many other capacities.
He was a member of the University of Alabama Alumni Assn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Barry.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Elaine Cormack Barry of Dawson; children, Richard C. Barry Jr. and wife, Maggie of Charleston, S.C., Dawn B. Driver and her husband, Wendell of Alpharetta, Eve B. Miller and husband, Wayne of Leesburg, Twila Barry Mixon of Ellijay, Paul Dixon Marshall of Waverly, KY, and Lynn Marshall Smith and husband, David of Albany; brother, James R. Barry Jr. of Cordele; two sisters, Peggy B. Jones of Cordele and Callie B. Peele of Bath, NC; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Dawson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Dawson, GA 39842 or to the Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
Family will receive friends at the family residence.
Harvey Funeral Home
Dawson
Isaac C. Hannah
BAINBRIDGE -- Isaac C. Hannah, 24, of Americus, formerly of Bainbridge, died Monday, December 11, 2006. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Oak City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge
Harry Glynn Holton
CAMILLA -- Harry Glynn Holton, 91, of Camilla, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Phoebe Putney Memorial in Albany.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 14 at Camilla United Methodist Church with burial in Oakview Cemetery. Rev. Richard Trawick will officiate.
Born June 8, 1915 in Mitchell County, Mr. Holton was a retired farmer and rancher. He was a member of Camilla United Methodist Church. He was married
to the late Hazel Lane Holton and was the son of the late Howard and Jamie Brazier Holton. Mr. Holton was also preceded in death by four brothers, Virgil Holton, Weyman Holton, Brazier Holton, and James Holton and a sister, Dorothy Holton Campbell.
Survivors include two sons, Harry Lane Holton and wife, Melodie, of Camilla and David Glynn Holton and wife, Cindy of Camilla; one daughter, Serena H. Bass and husband, Stanley, of Camilla; three grandchildren, Mandy Holton DeLoach and husband, Shea, Lindsey Cameron Holton, and Matthew Lane Holton; two great-grandchildren, Raeanna Jamie DeLoach and Dalton DeLoach; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm Wednesday, December 13 the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Camilla United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 192, Camilla, Ga 31730.
Parker Bramlett Funeral Home
Camilla
Lucille Jenkins
BLAKELY -- Lucille "Polly" Jenkins, 98, of 394 Chattahoochee Ave., Blakely, died Monday, December 11, 2006, at her residence. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home with interment in Blakely Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blakely Senior Center or Southside Baptist Church.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Blakely
Leo Kelly
BAINBRIDGE -- Leo Kelly of 650 Harrell Mill Rd., Climax, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Bruton Mortuary
Bainbridge
Earlene McKenzie
CORDELE -- Earlene McKenzie, 77, of 1208 South 13th St., Cordele, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006, at the Coliseum Medical Centers in Macon. Funeral arrangements to be announced. The family may be contacted at 1208 South 13th Street, Cordele.
Nance & Sons Mortuary
Cordele
