Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Sara Martin Piper
AMERICUS — Mrs. Sara Martin Piper age 76 died early Sunday morning May 11, 2008 at Perfect Care 114 Sullivan Drive in Americus. Funeral services will be held from the Graveside at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 13, 2008 at Hopeful Baptist Church in Mitchell County with Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the residence of Mr. A.D. Martin 206 Frieda Lane Americus, Ga.
Mrs. Piper was born November 29, 1931 in Mitchell County the daughter of the late John Dwight Martin and Velva Wooten Martin. She was retired from the Veteran Administration office as a secretary and was a member of Hopeful Baptist Church in Mitchell County.
Mrs. Piper is survived by a daughter Marsha Donald of Gainesville, Ga. and a brother Arnold D. Martin of Americus, Ga. Also surviving are two nieces Lynn Jordan and husband David of Americus, Ga. and Kaye Keatley of Unadilla, Ga.; also a nephew Kevin Martin and wife Paula of Ellaville, Ga. Mrs. Piper was preceded in death by her first husband Bernard Donald and second husband Harry Piper also a sister-in-law; Earline Martin. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Americus & Sumter County, Inc. P.O. 1434 Americus, Ga. 31709. Americus, Ga. 31709. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.
Aldridge Funeral Services
Americus
William Walter Vickers
CAIRO — Mr. William Walter Vickers, 76, of Cairo, died Sunday at Grady General Hospital in Cairo. Funeral services will be at 3 P.M. Tuesday at Midway Baptist Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home
Cairo
Toye W. Wright
BLAKELY — Mrs. Toye W. Wright, 90, of 5264 Sandy Bottom Rd., Blakely died May 10, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be May 14, 2008 at 11 A.M. at Friendship Bluffton Baptist Church in Bluffton.
Community Funeral Home
Blakely
Major J.B. Jones
BLAKELY — Major J.B. Jones, 78, who died August 2, 2008, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL. Funeral services will be held at Arms of Faith Baptist Church, Blakely, GA, on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 3 p.m. iIntermentwill be at Bancroft Cemetery, Blakely, GA.
Peoples Funeral Home
Blakely
Thomas Oliver Renn
VIRGINA BEACH — Thomas Oliver Renn, 86, of the 4400 block of Blackbeard Road, passed away June 16, 2008, at his home.
A native of Virginia, he was the son of the late Walter and Olive Renn. Mr. Renn was the first civilian personnel officer at the Marine Corp. Logistics Base priorly called depot of supplies. Having served from 1956-1963 before transferring to Virginia. He retired from Civil Service as the Civilian Personnel Director at the Naval Supply Center and was the recipient of the Navy distinguished Civilian Service Award as well as the navy meritorias award. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion and the Ruritan Club in Keysville, VA. He was an avid fisherman, a superior gardener and just enjoyed the outdoors in general.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia Love Schindel Renn, and father of Joanne Madeline Renn and Timothy Edwin Renn and wife Dianne Beck Renn, all of Virginia Beach, VA. He is also survived by two sister-in-laws, Bette Schindel of Hagerstown, MD and Ruth Coe Renn of Winter Haven, FL; three grandchildren, Timothy Michael Renn of Wellington, NZ, JoAnn M. Allen of Norfolk, VA and Ashley C. Renn of Virginia Beach, VA; and one great-grandson, Thomas Michael Renn of Wellington, NZ. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick Bell Renn; and his sister, Matilda Renn Ranson.
A funeral service will be conducted Thursday August 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel with Rev. Robert ”Chappy” Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, August 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Rosehill cemetery in Hagerstown, MD. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home
Virginia Beach
Leonis D. Tomberlin
OCILLA — Leonis D. Tomberlin, 89, of Mystic died Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Irwin County Hospital in Ocilla.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Mystic Baptist Church. iIntermentwill follow in Mystic Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home in Ocilla.
Paulk Funeral Home
Ocilla
Robert Bunt
ALBANY — Robert Bunt, 75, of 1525 W. Lincoln Ave. died Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany
Alma Florence Crawford
SYLVESTER — Alma Florence “Mammaw” Crawford, 73, of Sylvester died Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Albany Health Care with her family at her side.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with Dr. William H. Sims, III officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Crawford was born March 15, 1933, in Monroe County to the late George Hiram and Agnus Verna Wilson Corley. Mrs. Crawford had worked for Sonny’s Bar- B-Q in the 80’s, and was of the Baptist faith. “Mammaw”, as she was known by many, enjoyed playing bingo at the VFW and was an avid fisher and card player.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah “Mike” and her husband, Joe Potter of Sylvester; one brother and sister- in-law, Mickey and Erin Corley of Flovilla; five sisters and brothers- in-law, Louise Dykes of Forsyth, Doris and Buck Tidwell of Lizella, Ruth Waits of Tennessee, Shirley and Dan Daniels of Forsyth and Janie and Billy Mays of Forsyth; three grandchildren, Joe M. Potter and his wife, Stephanie Potter of Oakfield, John Michael Potter of Albany, and Shay Parejko and her husband, Ryan Parejko of McDonough, formerly of Albany; three great-grandchildren, Kristopher and Laiken Parejko, both of McDonough, and Brandon Potter of Oakfield; 27 nieces and nephews; 46 great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends this evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Hall & Hall Funeral Home
Albany
Aricie Glenn Johnson
SYLVESTER — Aricie Glenn Johnson, 86, of 309 Carter Rd., Sylvester, died Thursday, January 25, 2007, at her residence.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Pentecostal Freewill Church in Poulan with interment in Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Poulan. The Rev. Dexter Thurmond will officiate.
Mr. Johnson was born November 23, 1920, in Worth County. She was educated in the Worth County Public School System. Mrs. Johnson was a seamstress. Early in life, she was a member of St. John AME Church in Poulan. Later in life, she was a member of Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church in New York City, NY, there she served as a member of the usher board and the choir.
Survivors include a nephew she took as her son, Willie C. Munford of Sylvester; two sisters, Narcissus Munford and Beatrice Glenn, both of Sylvester; two goddaughters, Keyonya Glenn Munford and Latecia Cheevers, both of Sylvester.
Shipp’s Funeral Home
Sylvester
Roy Marshall
SYLVESTER — Roy Marshall, 53, of 411 W. Pope St., Sylvester, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Isabella. The Rev. Barry D. Harp will officiate.
Born March 16, 1953, in Dougherty County, Mr. Marshall was educated in the Worth County Public School System. He was a carpenter.
Survivors include his father, Will Marshall; two sons, Ridderick Burks Sr. of Albany, Mark Hill of Ft. Irwin, CA; three daughters, Felicia Crapp, Myeshia Marshall, both of Sylvester and Allison M. Harp of Albany; four brothers, Vincent Marshall, Carlton Marshall, Robert Marshall, all of Sylvester and Felton Marshall of Savannah; three sisters, Selma Nether, Linda Hart, Brenda McMillian, all of Sylvester; one uncle, Randolph Holloway of Ft. Valley; 17 grandchildren; one great- grandchild.
Shipp’s Funeral Home
Sylvester
Ruth Paul McCrary
SYLVESTER — Ruth Paul McCrary, 94, of 301 Quail Rise, Sylvester, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at her residence.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Isabella Baptist Church with interment in Isabella Cemetery. The Rev. A.R. Wilbourn will officiate.
Born May 17, 1912, in Worth County, to William Gordon Paul and Annie Estelle Bozeman Paul, Mrs. McCrary had lived in Worth County most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of D.A.R. and U.D.C. She was also a member of Isabella Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the W.G. Paul Sunday School Class and also had 43 years perfect attendance in Sunday School. She was very active in the WMU becoming the Vice-President in the State Level in the Ga. Division. She was the widow of Elmer J. McCrary, who preceded her in death June 13, 1999.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Avis M. Patterson (Tom) of Sylvester; son, Royce McCrary (Debbie) of Sylvester; six grandchildren, Brad Patterson, Tim Patterson, Les McCrary, Elliott McCrary, Laura Brotherton and Keri McCrary; two great- grandchildren, Alfie Brotherton and Abigail Patterson.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Banks Funeral Home.
For those desiring, memorials may be made to Isabella Baptist Church, 134 Old Mail Rd., Sylvester, GA 31791 or Albany Community Hospice, 2332 Lakepark Drive, Albany, GA 31707 or your favorite charity.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester
Smith Infant
ALBANY — Baby boy Tyler Christopher Smith, infant son of Curtis and Auterie Smith died Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany
Hazel Carter Smith
ALBANY — Hazel Carter Smith of Albany died Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at her residence.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, 11 AM at Kimbrell- Stern with interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Dr. Andrew Goode officiating.
A native of Albany, GA, Mrs. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church of Albany and was an avid bridge player.
Survivors include her son, Harry E. Davis and his wife, Carolyn of Dalton, GA; grandson, Phillip Hancock and his wife, Jennifer of Alpharetta, GA; two great- grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Gordon and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Carter, both of Jacksonville, FL, a longtime special friend, Mamie Smith of Albany and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, James Warren (Taxi) Smith; daughter, Eleanor Davis Sheppard; two grandsons, J. Paul Davis and Henry (Hank) Davis.
The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern on Saturday from 10 AM until the funeral hour.
Those desiring please make donations to the American Cancer Society, Dougherty-Lee Unit, P.O. Box 1201, Albany, GA 31702.
You may go online and sign the guestbook and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Mrs. Smith by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany
Vina Lee Station
ALBANY — Vina Lee Station, 77, of 1515 W. Lincoln Ave. died Friday, January 26, 2007, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Elliott Funeral Home Chapel.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany
Jim Watkins
SHINGLER — Jim Watkins of the Shingler Community in Worth County died Thursday, February 1, 2007. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester
Ethel Lee Williams
ALBANY — Ethel Lee Williams of Albany died January 29, 2007.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with interment in Riverside Cemetery. Brother James Jackson will officiate.
Mrs. Williams was born February 16, 1925, to Luke Carter and Lucy Mackey Carter, in Baker County. In September 1942, she married
Lynwood Charles “L.C.” Williams. Mrs. Williams resided in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, before returning to her home in Albany, GA. During this time, she owned and operated a successful family business. Many still remember her store on McJones called L.C. Grocery, where they were always greeted with a warm smile and friendly conversation.
Ethel dedicated her life to Jehovah once she learned the Truth afterwards symbolizing by water baptism in 1957.
Those who will cherish her memory by following her precepts and examples include: her daughter, JoAnne Louise Jones and son-in-law, Marvin L. Jones; son, James “Bo” Williams and daughter-in-law, Juanita Williams of Albany. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Jane and a brother, Leo Carter; grandchildren, Marvietta L. McKnight (Michael, Sr.), Debra L. Jones, Jan D. Thomas, all of Atlanta, Jeromy D. Jones (DaJaneshia) of Albany, Latrecia Williams of St. Louis, MO, Dexter Williams, Keisha Williams, Tracey Williams, Robert Doctrie, Lincoln Williams, all of Albany; a host of great-grandchildren, family and friends; caregiver, Emma Patricia Cole.
M.L. King Funeral Directors
Albany
Nelson Wright
ALBANY — Nelson Wright, 55, of 705 16th Ave. died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Albany
