Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Dorothy Isler Rish
BLAKELY -- Mrs. Dorothy Isler Rish, 86, died Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013 in the Willson Hospice House in Albany, Ga. Her visitation will be held Today, April 23, 2013, from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home in Blakely. The funeral will be Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013 at 11 A. M. in the Edison Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Gaines officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery. Her pallbearers will be Gerald Isler, Johnny Isler, Gerald Chapman, Billy Peel, Jimmy Eubanks and Charles Eubanks. The honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Edison Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be sent to either to the Salem cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 477, Edison, Ga. 39846 or to the Edison Baptist Church, P. O. Box 296, Edison, Ga. 39846.
Mrs. Rish was born October 26, 1926 in Edison, Georgia to the late Julian Benion Isler and Alice Bryan Isler. She was an active member of the Edison Baptist church and a homemaker. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Rish, Sr., a sister, Iris Saunders and by a brother who was killed in WWII, Clarence Isler.
Her survivors include 2 sons and their wives: Bobby Rish and Beverly of Arlington, Ga. and Benny Rish and Lorraine of Leary, Ga., 3 sisters: Bennie Nell Watkins & J. C. of Birmingham, Al., Jo Ann Clarke of Bessemer, Al. and her twin, Doris Senn of Valley, Al. There are also 3 grandchildren: Preston Rish & Rachel of Arlington, Ga., Hollis Rish & Fiance' Ashley Dunaway of Atlanta, Ga. and Benyon Rish and Whitney of Sasser, Ga. and 2 great-grandchildren: Hayden & Noah Rish.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Blakely
Sam Bates
ASHBURN -- Funeral Services for Sam Bates age 84 of Sycamore will be held Today, April 23, 2013, at 11:00 A. M. in the Sycamore Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Rose Hill cemetery in Ashbum. Mr. Bates died Monday April 22, 2013 at Tift Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Monday evening from Five until Seven at Perry Funeral Chapel, 301 McLendon St. Ashburn, Ga.
Perry Funeral Chapel
Ashburn
Robert Sipes
GAINESVILLE — Robert Sipes, 94, of Gainesville, died Saturday, April 20, 2013.
Arrangements will be announced by Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel in Gainesville.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel
Gainesville 770/297-6200
Josephine Riggs Johnson
PELHAM — Josephine Riggs Johnson, 89, of Pelham, died Saturday, April 21, 2013, at her residence.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, at Jamerson Funeral Home Chapel. iIntermentwill be private at a later date.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home
Pelham
Perry H. Daughtry
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on May 11, 1939
Passed away on October 10, 2009 in Thomas County, Georgia
Perry H. Daughtry, 70, of 4673 Georgia Hwy. 65, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on May 11, 1939 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Gilford H. and Gussie Lee Johnson Daughtry, he was a retired roofing contractor and a former employee for the City of Pelham. He was married
to the former Faye Allen. Mr. Daughtry was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Pelham, Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Faye Allen Daughtry of Pelham, Georgia, sons Perry Wayne Daughtry of Pelham, Georgia, Allen Keith Daughtry of Andersonville, Georgia, Darrell Scott Daughtry of Orinton, Maine, seven grandchildren, sister Martha Lee Godwin of Pelham, Georgia, and brother William Daughtry of Pelham, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Gilford H. and Gussie Lee Johnson Daughtry, three brothers and five sisters. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Donnie Wilkes will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Marvin Hooks, Tracy Hooks, Brent Humphries, Lee Monk, Timothy Monk and Jeff Brooks. iIntermentwill follow in Mizpah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Martha C. Ferros
Born in Elberton, Georgia on October 27, 1921
Departed on October 26, 2009 in Pelham, Georgia
Mrs. Martha C. Ferros, 87, of Pelham, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, Georgia. Born on October 27, 2009 in Elberton, Georgia to the late Charlie and Daisy Bell Atkinson Caldwell, Mrs. Ferros was a fine Christian lady who enjoyed praising the Lord through her singing and piano playing in many local churches and in her Kenyon Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church in Thomasville, Georgia. She is survived by her children Mike Ferros and wife, Brenda, of Pelham, Georgia, Angelo Ferros and wife, Judy, of Albany, Georgia, Audrey Ferros Glenn and husband, Roy, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, brother Perry Caldwell and wife, Linda, of Odenton, Maryland, sisters Virginia Bell and husband, Floyd, of Odenton, Maryland and Melba Duda of Hardinsbury, Kentucky, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Daisy Bell Atkinson Caldwell, brothers Charles Caldwell, John Caldwell and Harry Caldwell. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held graveside on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Jim Weaver will officiate the services. iIntermentwill take place in the Pelham City Cemetery.
Iris Marie Green
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on August 24, 1929
Departed on October 25, 2009 in Dougherty County, Georgia
Iris Marie Green, 80, of 300 Butler Drive, Albany, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. Born on August 24, 1929 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Perry and Geneva McLeod Thomas, she was Baptist by faith. She was married
to the late Ned W. Green. She is survived by numerous cousins and was preceded in death by her husband Ned W. Green and parents Perry and Geneva McLeod Thomas. There will be no formal visitation held. Funeral services will be held graveside on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Alton Harper will officiate the services. iIntermentwill take place in Pelham City Cemetery.
Larrabee "Babby" D. Hand, Jr.
Born in Pelham, Georgia on October 30, 1934
Departed on September 27, 2009 in Camilla, Georgia
Larrabee "Babby" D. Hand, Jr., 74, of 134 Jones Street, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla, Georgia. Born on October 30, 1934 in Pelham, Georgia to the late Larrabee and Christine Turner Hand, Sr., he was married
to the former Joanne Harvey. Mr. Hand was a member of Hand Memorial United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Pelham Rotary Club and the Pelham Chamber of Commerce. He was a chemical engineer, businessman and bookkeeper. He is survived by his wife Joanne Harvey Hand of Pelham, Georgia, sons Hollis Hand and wife Sheila of Asheville, North Carolina and David Hand and wife Shannon of Orlando, Florida, grandchildren Avery, Addison and Toby Hand, sisters Florence Beutall of Pine Mountain, Georgia and Tesa DuPre' of Rome, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Larrabee and Christine Turner Hand and sister Tena Elliott. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 4:15 until 5:15 at Hand Memorial United Methodist Church in Pelham, Georgia. The funeral will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the church as well. Rev. Michael Fenn, Dr. Hugh Davis and Rev. Keith Goodlett will officiate the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Bernie Pye, Jack Wilkes and Andy Frazier. Active pallbearers will be Ray McKemie, Steven Rubendall, Bobby Hodges, Randy Chew, Ricky Mash and Allen Creech. iIntermentwill follow in the Pelham City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hand Memorial United Methodist Church, 242 Hand Avenue, Pelham, Georgia 31779.
Willie Paul Beck
Born in Colquitt County, Georgia on June 13, 1915
Departed on February 5, 2010
Mr. Willie Paul Beck, 94, of Covington, GA passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010. Born in Colquitt County, GA on June 13, 1915 to the late Charlie Willie and Ethel Kathleen Murphy Beck, he was the husband of the late Nelle West Beck. Mr. Beck was a member of the Alcovy Baptist Church in Monroe, GA and a veteran of the United States National Guard. He was a Southern Missionary Baptist Minister and a retired school teacher.
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on December 29, 1931
Departed on March 1, 2010 at his residence in Pelham
James Henry Joiner
James Henry Joiner, 78, of Pelham went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2010. Mr. Joiner passed away peacefully at home.
Born on December 29, 1931 in Mitchell County, Georgia, James graduated form Camilla High School in 1948. He married
his true love, Montine Curles, in 1951. After graduating from Terry Art Institute in Miami, FL, where he became a member of the Georgia and Florida National Guards, James returned with his wife to his family farm in the Cotton community where he raised his family and established himself as a successful farmer for many years. During many of these years, James was also a successful insurance agent. As a talented artist, he enjoyed his art as a hobby and also lent his skills to local advertising in the earlier years. Mr. Joiner was a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church.Funeral services for Mr. Willie Paul Beck will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Mitchell County, GA. Rev. Jason Dyer will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Olive Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 3-5 p.m.
Mrs. Louise Willis Brooks
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on March 24, 1928
Departed on February 5, 2010 at her residence in Meigs, Georgia
Mrs. Louise Willis Brooks passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010 at her residence in Meigs, Georgia. She was 82. Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on March 24, 1928 to the late Sailor Walker and Leila Mae Shores Willis, she was a retired seamstress for Warner's. The wife of Marvin Brooks of Meigs, Mrs. Brooks was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, Pelham Senior Citizen's Center and Pelham Jamboree.
Funeral services for Mrs. Brooks will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Olen Cain will officiate. iIntermentwill be in Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Pelham. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Marvin Jerry Godwin
Born in Cairo, GA on April 5, 1943
Departed on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA
Mr. Marvin Jerry Godwin, 66, of Pelham, passed away on Tuesday at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Mr. Godwin was the husband of JoAnn Hobbs Godwin of Pelham. Born in Cairo, GA on April 5, 1943 to the late Clarence R. & Susie Bell NeSmith Godwin, Mr. Godwin was a farmer and shipping clerk. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
The funeral services for Jerry Godwin will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 11:00 a.m. graveside at Pinecrest Memory Gardens. The Rev. Nathan Fowler will officiate. Pallbearers will be Trey Godwin, Chad Godwin, Jeff Jones, Stacy Harrell, Russ Godwin, Lance Godwin, Jared Godwin and Drew Aldridge. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
George Hartle Brinson
Born in Thomas County, Georgia on February 16, 1930
Departed on October 20, 2009 in Grady County, Georgia
Mr. George Hartle Brinson, 79, of 933 County Line Road, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his residence. Born in Thomas County, Georgia on February 16, 1930 to the late Jasper L. and Lillian Ware Brinson, he was a member of East Pelham Baptist Church. He was retired from Coats & Clark, was a member of Smith-Spence American Legion Post #144 and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his son, Shane Brinson and wife, Sarah, of Albany, Georgia, grandchildren Shelby Brinson, Kell Brinson, Kody Brinson and Jake Brinson, all of Albany, Georgia, sisters Jeanette Redmond of Pelham, Georgia and Toleda Hart of Albany, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Nathan Fowler will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Art Evans, Whitey Bush, Stan Gandy, Mike Ferros, Ken Godwin, Julius Hatcher, Brian Godwin, Dickie Redmond and Pete Rackley. iIntermentwill follow in Mizpah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Kenneth Gerald Aldridge, Sr.
Born in Grady County, Georgia on July 16, 1923
Departed on March 24, 2010 at his residence
Mr. Kenneth Gerald Aldridge, Sr. passed away at his home in Pelham, Georgia on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Born to the late Alexander and Florence Cone Aldridge in Grady County, Georgia on July 16, 1923, Mr. Aldridge was 86. He was married
to the late Doris J. Aldridge and was a member of East Pelham Baptist Church. He was the retired owner and operator of Aldridge Bait and Tackle in Pelham. Mr. Aldridge was also a WWII veteran of the Navy, enlisting on October 25, 1942 serving on the USS Cetus AK77 touring in the South Pacific region, including Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal.
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Aldridge, Sr. will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at East Pelham Baptist Church in Pelham. The Rev. Herman Hampton will officiate and pallbearers will be David Knight, Brian Knight, Timothy Aldridge, Tyler Aldridge, Daniel Aldridge, Jr., Gerrell Aldridge, Stacey Anderson, Darren Anderson, Seth Aldridge and Nick Jackson. iIntermentwill be held at Meigs Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home.
Survivors include Mr. Aldridge's children, Dale Prince and husband, Larry, Ken Aldridge and wife, Lynn, Carl Aldridge and wife, Lynne, Daniel Aldridge, and Wendy Gee and husband, Paul, all of Pelham; grandchildren, David & Brian Knight, Cole and Tori, Gayla and Gerren Prince, Gerrell Aldridge and wife, Calah, Kendra Aldridge, Timothy Aldridge, Tyler, Seth and Daniel Aldridge, Jr., Ashley and Nick Jackson, Stacey and Darren Anderson; great-grandchildren, Logan Knight, Caleb Prince, Noah Aldridge, Ty Aldridge, Amelia Zeigler and Landin Aldridge. Mr. Aldridge was also survived by his fiancé, LaGrande Hampton.
Mr. Aldridge was preceded in death by his wife, Doris J. Aldridge; parents, Alexander and Florence Cone Aldridge and twelve siblings.
Mr. Charles Cain
Born in Pelham, Georgia on June 16, 1955
Departed on Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida
Mr. Charles Cain passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. He was 54. Born in Pelham, Georgia on June 16, 1955 to Mrs. Kathleen Drawdy Cain of Coolidge and the late Wardean "Dean" Cain, he was a member of Northwoods Church of God.
The funeral services for Mr. Charles Cain will be held at Northwoods Church of God in Thomasville, GA on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Damien Salavar will officiate. Pallbearers will be Glenn Carroll, Harold Cook, LaDon Drawdy, Michael Drawdy, Rodney Drawdy and Gary White. iIntermentwill be held in Meigs Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham.
Ms. Debbie Autry
Born in Pelham, GA on January 3, 1953
Departed on Monday, April 12, 2010
Ms. Debbie Autry, 57, of Hartsfield passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at the home of her mother. Born in Pelham on January 3, 1953 to Virgielene Robinson Daniel and the late William Kirby Daniel, Jr., Ms. Autry was a bookkeeper for L& M Produce Company in Moultrie, GA.
The funeral services for Ms. Autry will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. graveside at New Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Bud West will officiate with Bro. Doug Hall assisting. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham.
Mrs. Willadean Richardson Langley
Born in Colquitt County, Georgia on January 7, 1922
Departed on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home
Mrs. Willadean Richardson Langley, 88, of Pelham passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home. Mrs. Langley was born in Colquitt County, Georgia on January 7, 1922 to the late Alfred B. & Irene Simpson Richardson. She was the wife of the late Edward Lee Langley, a member of Pelham Senior Center and the Wm. T. Flynt Chapter #303 Order of the Eastern Star.
The funeral services for Mrs. Langley will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham. The Rev. Roger Ezell will officiate. Pallbearers will be Lee Flynt, Hal Marshall, Trace Collins, David Pickering, Neil Hilliard, Tad Williamson. iIntermentwill be held in Pinecrest Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham.
Vela Palmer Trammell
Born in Pelham, GA on December 5, 1922
Departed on Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Thomasville, GA
Mrs. Vela Palmer Trammell, 87, of Thomasville, GA passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010. She was formerly of Pelham. Born in Pelham, GA on December 5, 1922 to the late Neadom Lee and Lucy Cora Ott Palmer, she was a member of Pelham First Baptist Church and the Civitan Ladies Auxiliary. She was a homemaker and the wife of the late Howard Trammell.
The funeral services for Mrs. Trammell will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham. iIntermentwill be held in Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Pelham. The Rev. Tim Robson will officiate. Pallbearers are Scott Trammell, Tom Borysenko, Ronald Jackson, Trevor Lee Pollock, Hunter Ivins and Jason Barrentine. Honorary pallbearers will be Neadom Palmer, Lee Palmer, Trevor Pollock, Randy Ivins, Kermit Palmer, Johnny Barrentine, Winston Willis and Tad Williamson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at 230 Tennyson Street in Pelham, GA.
Marjorie C. Chambless
Born in Grady County, Georgia on December 15, 1913
Departed on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia
Mrs. Marjorie C. Chambless, 96, of Pelham passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. A member of Hand Memorial United Methodist Church, Ms. Chambless was born on December 15, 1913 in Grady County to the late Grover Cleveland Connell & Ellie Estelle Vickers. She was a beautician and the wife of the late Roy Harrison Chambless.
Funeral services for Ms. Chambless will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow at Pelham City Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Finn will officiate. Pallbearers will be Todd McIntyre, Brad McIntyre, Jeffrey Johnson, Casey Grant, Robbie Graham, Jeffery Godwin and Gerry Williams. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
