Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Marcile McElvy Johnson
Born in Grady County, Georgia on October 5, 1919
Departed on October 23, 2010 in Leon County, Florida
Marcile McElvy Johnson, 91, of 821 Deer Run Road, Havana, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. Born on October 5, 1919 in Grady County, Georgia to the late Rosser Inman and Charley Bertha Maxwell McElvy, she was married
to the late D. G. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 graveside at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Aaron T. Cooper will officiate. iIntermentwill take place at Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Pelham, Georgia.
Survivors include daughters Cheryl Davis and husband Donnie of Havana, Florida, Darla Hollifield of Graham, Florida, sons Terry Johnson and wife Linda of Highlands, North Carolina, David Johnson and wife Cheryl of Africa, twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, sisters Virginia Ferrell of Pelham, Georgia, Eunice Jernigan of Dalton, Georgia and brother Inman McElvy of Leesburg, Florida. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, D. G. Johnson and parents, Rosser Inman and Charley Bertha Maxwell McElvy.
Velma McGalliard Morrell
Born in Colquitt County, Georgia on October 25, 1921
Departed on November 6, 2010 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Mrs. Velma McGalliard Morrell, 89, of 608 Dogwood Drive, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, Georgia. Born on October 25, 1921 in Colquitt County, Georgia to the late E. C. "Mac" and Mattie C. Joiner McGalliard, she was married
to the late A. P. Morrell. She was a member of the East Pelham Baptist Church and was retired from Darwood Manufacturing Company.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Franklin Russ and Rev. Herman Hampton will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Steve Morrell, Alex Morrell, Danny Hardy, Forrest Corte, Jason Irvin and Tony Morrell. iIntermentwill follow in Meigs Sunset Cemetery.
Survivors include son Anthony Morrell and wife Suzanne of Pelham, Georgia, daughter Vauna Long and husband Ramsey of Pensacola, Florida, grandchildren Heather Hardy and husband Danny of Pensacola, Florida, Alicia Irvin and husband Jason of Albany, Georgia, Pamela Corte and husband Forrest of Loxley, Alabama, Tony Morrell of Albany, Georgia, great-grandchildren Trevor Corte, Hannah Hardy, Bryce Corte, Emily Irvin, Rhett Hardy, Adam Irvin, siblings Doris Humphries of Pelham, Georgia, Polly Powell of Colquitt, Georgia, Roy McGalliard of Pleasonton, California. She was preceded in death by her husband A. P. Morrell, parents E. C. "Mac" and Mattie C. Joiner McGalliard, brothers Jack McGalliard, Ronald McGalliard and sister Lula Belle Huey. Should you choose to make a contribution, please do so to Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 818 Gordon Avenue, Thomasville, Georgia 31792.
J. Dawson Autry
Born on June 23, 1946 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Departed on November 12, 2010 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Mr. J. Dawson Autry, 87, of Hinsonton, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla, Georgia. Born on June 18, 1923 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late D. Dennis and Annie M. Hinson Autry, he was the owner of J. D. Autry and Son Timber Contractors and a member of Hinsonton Baptist Church. He was a member of the Pelham Mason Lodge #312 for 50 years, the Ravenwood Board of Directors, a deacon of Hinsonton Baptist Church and was the oldest male member of Hinsonton Baptist Church. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:00 at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Bobby Johns will officiate the services. iIntermentwill follow at Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Fay B. Autry of Hinsonton, Georgia, his daughter Denise A. McGalliard and husband Joe of Hinsonton, Georgia, grandson Josh McGalliard of Albany, Georgia, granddaughter Erin McGalliard of Albany, Georgia, great-grandson Davis McGalliard of Albany, Georgia and a sister Louise A. Davis of Seffner, Florida. He was preceded in death by his son Jay Autry and his parents, D. Dennis and Annie M. Hinson Autry.
Helen Curles Harrison
Born on August 15, 1928 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Departed on November 27, 2010 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Mrs. Helen Curles Harrison, 82, of 3407 John Collins Road, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at her residence. Born on August 15, 1928 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Jim and Nellie Mae Evans Curles, Sr., she was married
to the late Bennie Harrison. She was a member of Lake Pleasant Baptist Church, the Cotton Homemakers Club and the WMU of Lake Pleasant Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children Lenelle Hagan and husband, Gerald of Camilla, Georgia, Judy Payne and husband Vincent of Pelham, Georgia, Bennie Harrison, Jr. of Camilla, Georgia, grandchildren Amy Phillips and husband Mark of Americus, Georgia, Cindy Hagan of Americus, Georgia, Trey Harrison of Camilla, Georgia, brothers Bo Curles, Sr. of Pelham, Georgia and Joe Curles, Sr. of Camilla, Georgia.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating the services will be Rev. Larry Wynn. Active pallbearers will be Randy Covington, Alex Morrell, Steve Morrell, Ralph Collins, Marc Collins, Al Collins, Bo Curles, Jr. and James Weyman "Jimbo" Curles. iIntermentwill take place in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
William Crawford Darley
Born on November 24, 1914 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Passed away on December 14, 2010 in Terrell County, Georgia
Mr. William Crawford Darley, 96 of Dawson, Georgia (formerly of Pelham, Georgia) passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Dawson Manor Nursing Home in Dawson, Georgia. Born on November 24, 1914 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Deward Jackson and Audie Jo Burnum Darley, he was married
to Athalone Mills Darley. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawson as well as a World War II veteran of the United States Army where he served in the U. S. Army Air Corps, Pacific Theater, a member of the American Legion for over 65 years, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham for over 65 years. He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Athalone Mills Darley of Dawson, Georgia, sons Bill Darley and wife, Glenda of Pine Mountain, Georgia, Ashley Darley and wife Louise of Dawson, Georgia, grandsons Jeff Darley and wife Maria of Martinez, Georgia, Andy Darley and wife Darby of Greenville, South Caroline, David Darley and wife Patty of Hokes Bluff, Alabama, granddaughter Cindy Darley of Thomasville, Georgia, three great-grandsons and five great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a son, Jack Darley, parents Deward Jackson and Audie Joe Burnum Darley and a sister Louise Poitevint and her husband, Dr. C. H. Poitevint.
There will be no formal visitation held. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. graveside. Rev. Horace Keen and Rev. Pete Sharber will officiate the services. iIntermentwill take place in Pelham City Cemetery. For those wishing to make donations, please do so to the following: Missions Fund of First Baptist Church of Pelham, 231 Primitive Avenue, Pelham, Georgia 31779 or Missions Fund of the First Baptist Church of Dawson, 309 Church Street, N. E., Dawson, Georgia 39842.
Leopal Dawson Law
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on December 23, 1917
Departed on December 19, 2010 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Mrs. Leopal Dawson Law, 92, of 608 Dogwood Drive, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, Georgia. Born on December 23, 1917 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late John Bryant and Susie Harden Dawson, she was married
to the late Hayward D. Law. Mrs. Law was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham and was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters Glenda Beasley of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Delois Casey of Albany, Georgia, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and sister Remona Godwin of Pelham, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward D. Law, son Lionel Law, daughter Sandra Kay Palmer, and per parents John Bryant and Susie Harden Dawson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin immediately at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. John Spencer officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Law, Steve Law, Blane Beasley, Matt Casey, Noah Law, Blake Law and Jim Palmer. iIntermentwill take place in Pinecrest Memory Gardens.
Marie Hall Stewart
Born in Thomas County, Georgia on February 26, 1923
Passed away on December 28, 2010 in Thomas County, Georgia
Mrs. Marie Hall Stewart, 87, of 3783 Ridge Road, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on February 26, 1923 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Ernest Willie and Ruby Lewis Hall, Sr., she was married
to the late M. R. Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was a retired Grady County Extension Home Economist, as well as a former home economist for Baker County, a Master 4-H'er, a past Matron of the Cairo Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of Midway Baptist Church as well. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Bowen and husband Cecil of Cordele, Georgia, brothers Donald Hall and wife Marie of Meigs, Georgia, Harold Hall and wife Sandra of Ashburn, Georgia, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. R. Stewart, parents Ernest Willie and Ruby Lewis Hall, Sr., brothers Herbert Hall and wife Joyce, E. W. Hall, Jr., and Charles Hall. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Meigs, Georgia. Rev. Stan Bowen will officiate the services, assisted by Rev. Billy Majors and Rev. Dennis Norman. Pallbearers will be Littleton Wilder, Sr., Littleton Wilder, Jr., Lynn Wilder, Elwyn Childs, Chris Hall and Hunter Brock. iIntermentwill take place in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
LaGrande Spence Hampton
Born on November 24, 1930 in Pelham, Georgia
Departed Pelham, Georgia on December 28, 2010
Mrs. LaGrande Spence Hampton, 80, of Pelham, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at her residence. Born on November 24, 1930 in Pelham, Georgia to the late Carl E. Spence and Mamie Harvey Spence Carter, she was married
to the latae Don Elvey Hampton. She was a member of East Pelham Baptist Church and a retired clerk of Coats and Clark, as well as the owner of Hampton Carpets.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra H. Avera Wingate and husband Frank Merritt Wingate, Jr. of Pelham, Georgia, granddaughter Keri Allison Avera of Cumming, Georgia, grandson Kiley Avera and wife Kristin of Tallahassee, Florida, great-granddaughters Madilyn Hannah Avera of Moultrie, Georgia, Isabella Rose Avera of Tallahassee, Florida, great-grandson Davis Hampton Avera of Tallahassee, Florida, and sister Evangeline Spence Jester of Haines City, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Elvey Hampton, mother Mamie Harvey Spence Carter, father Carl E. Spence and sisters Juanita Spence Jones and Maxine Spence Willis.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Herman Hampton will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Tim Willis, Mike Jones, Elzie Jones, Jerald Avera, Shane Brinson, and Derrick Hampton. iIntermentwill follow in Pinecrest Memory Gardens.
Norma Fain Massey
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on December 7, 1949
Departed on December 29, 2010 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Norma Isabelle Fain Massey, 61, of 2350 Petunia Lane, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at her residence. Born on December 7, 1949 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Theodore Bryant and Wilma Joiner Fain, she was a member of the Burns Memorial United Methodist Church and was a retired home healthcare provider. She was married
to Varney Massey. She is survived by her daughters, Lovedy Griner and husband Ricky of Meigs, Georgia, Heather Stears and husband Dan of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, son Kelly Massey and wife Amy of Pelham, Georgia, thirteen grandchildren, sister Julie Fain Dudley and husband Ronny of Pelham, Georgia, sister-in-law Shelia Cannon of Pelham, Georgia and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Bryant and Wilma Joiner Fain.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted graveside, Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memory Gardens. Rev. Clint Yelverton will officiate the services.
Kenneth Wayne Suber
Born in Coolidge, Georgia on March 24, 1937
Departed Thomasville, Georgia on December 29, 2010
Kenneth Wayne Suber, 73, of 4740 Tyler Lane, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on March 24, 1937 in Coolidge, Georgia to the late Clyde and Rosa Glausier Suber, he was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include brothers Mark Allen Suber of Pueblo, Colorado, John Shrive of St. Petersburg, Florida, live in companion of 42 years, Billy Roberson of Pelham, Georgia, uncle Embry Suber of Moultrie, Georgia, and numerous cousins.
Visitation and funeral services will be held will be held on Saturday, January 1, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Rev. Arnold Buckner will officiate the services.
