Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Debra Russell
Debra Russell, 54, of Monroe died on Jan. 29, 2007. She was born on May 9, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI. to Frank and Alice Wing. She was preceded in death by her brother, the late Tim Wing. Survivors are husband: Richard Russell of Monroe; daughters and son-in-law: Fabiana and Jeremy Brock of Monroe, Kira Russell of Monroe and Layla Russell of Loganville; sister: Jane Stam of Verona, WI.; parents: Frank and Alice Wing of Madison, WI.; grandchildren: Samantha Dokes, Clay Brock, Stephanie Brock and Nicolas Brock.
February 7, 2007
Dr. Joe Franklin Phelps
Dr. Joe Franklin Phelps was 84 years old, born in Decatur, GA. raised in Decatur and attended Decatur High School. Joined the Navy on September 1, 1942 serving aboard the Destroyer USS Jenkins during World War II. This highly decorated destroyer served with the USS Fletcher, USS French, USS McGinty and the Pacific Reserve Fleet San Diego, California. Joe Phelps received the following World War II Medal awards: American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, European African Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, World War II Victory Medal.
February 7, 2007
Emory Malcom
Emory Malcom, 69 of Monroe died on Jan. 28, 2007. He was born in Walton County on Feb. 25, 1937 to Margaret Christopher Malcom and the late Alton Parker Malcom. He was preceded in death by his son: the late Jeffery Thomas Malcom.
February 7, 2007
Margaret Lynn
Margaret Marie Venable Patterson Lynn, 81 of Monroe died on Jan. 30, 2007. She was born on July 14, 1925 to the in Humbolt, TN to the late Emory Alva Venable and the late Ida Elizabeth Brown. She was preceded in death by her son: the late Tony Patterson and brother: the late Alva Venable.
February 7, 2007
Ida Elizabeth (Betty) Brooks
Ida Elizabeth “Betty” Brooks, 81, of Monticello died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. Her parents were the late William Howell Brady and Corrie Griffith Brady Davis of Madison and later Buckhead, GA. Her beloved sister, Frances Brady Anderson, of Atlanta predeceased her. Mrs. Brooks was born in Madison, GA. May 26, 1925 and was always proud to call Madison her hometown. She graduated from Madison High School in 1942. She attended business school in Atlanta and later traveled to Hawaii where she worked in the Civil Service. She married the love of her life while in Hawaii in 1945.
February 7, 2007
Laurie Upshaw Hale
Mrs. Laurie Upshaw Hale of Social Circle died January 31, 2007. She was born May 1, 1910 in Social Circle, the daughter of Ruby Cook Upshaw and Sanders Upshaw. Mrs. Hale was devoted to her family and to her church, the First Baptist Church of Social Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband: Fred Charles Hale, with whom she operated Fred C. Hale Grocery in Social Circle for many years. She was a member of the Social Circle Garden Club, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
February 7, 2007
Vennie Pierce
Vennie Pierce, 94 of Monroe, died on Jan. 29, 2007. She was born in Paulding County on July 4, 1912 to the late Homer Parks Crumpton and the late Ester Daniel Crumpton. She was preceded in death by her husband: the late John Milton Pierce; sons: the late Dan F. Pierce, the late Thomas E. Pierce, the late Dennis Pierce; and brother: the late Woodrow Crumpton.
February 7, 2007
Lewis Brown
Lewis Brown, 82, of Monroe died January 30, 2007. A native and life long resident of Walton County, he was a son of the late James Brown and Stella Malcom Brown. He was married to Martha Jim Willingham Brown until her death in 1989. He was a founding member of the Walton County Soil and Water Conservation District and was a former Walton County Commissioner. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army and was retired from General Motors. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.
February 7, 2007
Willie Mae McDaniel Stone
Willie Mae McDaniel Stone, age 69, of Good Hope, died on Feb. 3, 2007. She was born on March 30, 1937 to the late Ivan Henry McDaniel and the late Della Mae Pittman McDaniel. She was preceded in death by her son, the late Mike Stone.
February 7, 2007
Bobby Joe Higginbotham
Bobby Joe Higginbotham, 66 of Beaufort, SC, died on Jan. 28, 2007. He was born in Walton County on July 11,1940 to Runelle Hale Higginbotham George and the late Joe Hershel Higginbotham. A Graveside Service was held on Wednesday, January 31 at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Greer officiating. Meadows Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangem
February 4, 2007
Jimmie Sebron Bargeron
Jimmie Sebron Bargeron, 74 of Loganville, formerly of Clarkston, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Betty Bargeron; daughter: Carol Brooks; five grandchildren: Michael Bargeron, Jr., Jesse Brooks, Brandy Brooks, Kalie Osier and Caleb Rodhouse; two great-grandchildren: Alexandra Bargeron and Chloe Osier; sister: Helen Freeman; brother: Woody Bargeron; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son: Michael (Keith) Bargeron; grandson: Dylan Brooks; brother: Jack Bargeron.
February 4, 2007
Stacey Kines
Stacy Kines, 26, of Loganville died on Jan. 18, 2007. He was born in Walton County on Aug. 4, 1980 to Drayton Lynn Kines and Marcia Ann Findley Kines. Surviving are: wife: Serenity “Dawn” Kines, Loganville; parents: Drayton and Marcia Kines, Covington; sisters: Autumn Kines, Monroe and Donna McLendon, Covington; grandfather: Riley Findley, Jacksonville FL. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Jersey Holiness Church. The Rev. Randall Allgood and the Rev. Lynn Head officiated. Interment followed at Jersey Holiness Church Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
February 4, 2007
Carolyn L. Durden
Carolyn L. Durden, 67, of Monroe died Jan. 27, 2007. A native of Dodge County, she had lived in Walton County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Ellis Brown and she was a homemaker.
January 31, 2007
Flossie Rozeal Harrison
Flossie Rozeal Harrison, 96 of Loganville, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30 in the Loganville First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jerry Meredith and the Rev. Rusty Ruark officiated. Burial at Loganville Memorial. A resident of Walton County for many years, Mrs. Harrison was a member of Loganville First United Methodist Church. She is survived by: brothers and sisters-in-law: J.P. and Lois Dean Harrison, Thomas and Shirley Harrison, all of Loganville; sisters: Viola Benton, Stockbridge, Lucille Griffeth, Loganville; sister and brother-in-law: Geneva and Claude Wilkerson, Loganville; several nieces and nephews.
January 31, 2007
Henry “Tom” Kidd
Services for Mr. Henry “Tom” Kidd will be Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 at 2 pm at Good Hope Baptist Church. Pastor Nathan Durham, eulogist. Interment at Rest Haven.
January 31, 2007
Jewell Patrick Tyson
Jewell Patrick Tyson, 86, of Gainesville died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 at home following and extended illness. Mrs. Tyson was born on May 11, 1920 in Gratis, Walton County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years: W. Boyd Tyson; parents: James Marion Patrick and Dovie Adams Patrick; brothers: Lawrence, Lloyd and John Patrick; sisters: Odell Sims and Grace Patrick.
January 31, 2007
Dallas N. House,
Dallas N. House, age 79 of Monroe died suddenly on May 9, 2007. A native of Elbert County, he was the son of the late Warren D. House, Sr. and Elsie Smith House. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force and later employed at Duckhead Apparel Co. The remains were willed to the Medical College of Georgia and no formal service is planned.
May 16, 2007
Daniel Tillery,
Daniel Tillery, 42 of Monroe, died on May 6, 2007. He was born on June 17, 1964 in Gwinnett County to the late Clarence Tillery and Joyce Shelton Thompson. Surviving are wife: Sandi Tillery, Monroe; son and daughter-in-law: Danny and Shasta Tillery, Madison; daughters and son-in-law: April and Joey Hicks, Oxford, Melissa Tillery, Atlanta, Kristina Tillery, Stone Mountain, Leanna Thompson, and Kayla Thompson, both of FL; mother: Joyce Shelton Thompson, Conyers; brothers: Ted Tillery, SC, and Michael Tillery, Augusta; three grandchildren.
May 16, 2007
MSgt. Richard Griffin Keesee, USAF (Ret)
MSgt. Richard Griffin Keesee, USAF (Ret) Richard Keesee, Warner Robins, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Mr. Keesee was born on April 24, 1929 in Baltimore, Md. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A career veteran, MSgt. Keesee retired from the United States Air Force after earning his rank of MSgt. He served during the Vietnam Era and the Korean Conflict. MSgt. Keesee was a Bronze Star Recipient. In addition to his military career as a Jet Engine Mechanic, he also retired from civil service at Robins Air Force Base where he was employed as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic. MSgt. Keesee loved his family and took great pride in time spent with them. He was an avid race car fan, enjoyed fishing, and wood crafting. His parents, Richard and Ann Keesee, and sister, Rita Delmonico, all preceded him in death.
May 16, 2007
Sara Moon
Sara Moon, 64 of Conyers, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2007. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, may 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church in Loganville. The Rev. Cedric Banks and the Rev. Glenn Stephens officiated. Burial followed at the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Moon was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband: Billy Joe Moon on June 21, 2006. She is survived by her children: Larry L. Moon, Conyers, Lori A. and Michael Vinson, Loganville; brothers: William Wilson, Conyers, Danny Wilson, Germany; sisters: Barbara Ann Chandler, Conyers; Shirley MCCullers, Loganville; Linda Allen and Sylvia Allen, both of Conyers; grandchildren: Brandi Moon, Sherri and Josh Nelson, Samantha LeAnn Vernon, Amber Nichole Vinson; great-grandchildren: Simberli Rose Wallace, Bryan Wallace, Tristan Nelson and D.J. Nelson; several nieces and nephews.
May 16, 2007
Frances H. Brown
Frances H. Brown, 83 of Monroe died on May 5, 2007. She was born on June 3, 1923 in Morgan County to the late Cynthia Frances Studdard Harper and the late Austin Fred Harper. Surviving are husband: Lester N. Brown, Monroe; sisters: Addie Ruth Harper, Bogart, Hazel Craft and Martha Carter, both of Statham; brother: A. W. Harper, Deetville, AL; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 at the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Sorrells and the Rev. Bryan Armour officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
May 13, 2007
Kenny Sargent
Kenny Sargent, 51, of Social Circle, died on May 7,2007. He was born in Walton County on Mary 28, 1956 to Hubert Walter “Buddy” Sargent and the late Jeanette Dalton Sargent. He was preceded in death by his brother, the late Jeff Sargent. Surviving are: wife: Denise Crunk Sargent, Social Circle; sons: Kenneth Sargent Buff, SC and Dylan Sargent, Social Circle; daughter: Tiffany Sargent, Social Circle; step-daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Tim Noland, Whitesburg; gather: Hubert Walter “Buddy” Sargent, Monroe; sisters: Cindy Norwood, Covington and Kathy Parham, Bogart;
May 13, 2007
Lester Sorrells
Lester Sorrells, 88 of Shadydale, formerly of Social Circle, died on May 7, 2007. He was born in Walton County on Feb. 8, 1919 to the late James Eddie Sorrells and the late Della Doster Sorrells. He was preceded in death by his wife: the late Ollie Belle Sorrells. Surviving are: brother-in-law: Foster Connor, Social Circle; several nieces and nephews; caregivers: Danny and Deborah Sorrells, Shadydale. Funeral Services were held on May 10 at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Wallace, the Rev. Paul Miller and the Rev. Danny Sorrells officiating. Interment followed at Good Hope Christian Church Cemetery.
May 13, 2007
Bobby Morrow
Bobby Morrow, 58 of Monroe, died on May 1, 2007. He was born in Walton County on Dec. 19, 1948 to the late Hugh Robert Morrow and the late Delphi Burgess Morrow. Surviving are: wife: Pam Morrow, Monroe; daughter and son-in-law: Candace and Wes Snyder, Monroe; son: Eric Morrow, Danielsville; sisters: Faye Jones, Carrie Kirk, and Brenda Baker all of Monroe; granddaughter: Megan Snyder, Monroe.
May 9, 2007
Inez Elliott
Inez Elliott, 89 of Monroe, died on May 1,2007. She was born in Walton County on Oct. 20, 1917 to the late Jim Farmer and the late Margie Lesueur Farmer. She was preceded in death by her husband: the late Jess Elliott; her daughter: the late Martha Ann McCullough. Surviving are: son and daughter-in-law: Frank and Patricia Cooper of Monroe; sisters: Virginia Crain, Lawrenceville, Hallie Johnson, Fayetteville, and Betty Mobley, Fayetteville; brother: Brindle Farmer, Monroe; four grandchildren: three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services were held on Friday, May 4 at 2p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Butler officiating. Interment followed at Braswell Cemetery.
May 9, 2007
Sue Owen
Sue Owen, 54, of Monroe died on May 1, 2007. She was born on Jan. 30, 1953 in Polk Co. Georgia to the late Dorothy Childress and RB Waddell. Sue was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was dedicated to serving her Lord Jesus, family, Pastors, and church family, ministering love to all she met. She was a member of the Emmanuel Praise Church in Monroe, Ga. She spent the last years of her life traveling the United States with her husband in ministry sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, but in particular to the biker world filled with the people she loved so much.
May 9, 2007
Carolyn Abbott
Carolyn Abbott, 56 of Monroe, died on April 27, 2007. She was born in Rowan County, NC on Jan. 5, 1951 to the late Papa Joe Williams and the late Bitha Mabe Williams . Surviving are: husband: Paul Abbott, Monroe; son and daughter-in-law: Ty and Janice Benton, Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law: Jane and Michael Hoglen, Monroe and Jennifer Benton, Monroe; sisters and brothers-in-law: Diane and B.W. Kent, Covington and Lois and Larry Simpson, Bronson, KS; brother and sister-in-law: Grady and Carol Williams, Athens; grandchildren: Savannah Benton, Maddy Benton and Lilly Hoglen.
May 6, 2007
James (Jim) Nunnally Williamson
James (Jim) Nunnally Williamson died may 1, 2007 at Budd Terrace in Atlanta. Services were held Thursday, May 3 at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, with burial following at Rest Haven Cemetery. The Rev. Felton Harden and the Rev. Margaret Adams officiated. Pallbearers were: Wayne Blackwood, Bill Jacobs, Stewart Long, Guy Long, Doug Noonan, Roy Roberts, Brown Thornton, and Bruce Willamson with the VFW post members serving as honorary pallbearers. Jim, a life long resident of Monroe was born on April 3, 1920. He was the son of the late Hugh Brewster Willamson and Sarepta Nunnally Williamson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Miriam Brown Williamson; siblings: Hugh Brewster Williamson, Jr. and Mary Talbot Williamson Anderson.
May 6, 2007
Tony Newberry,
Tony Newberry age 23, of Sugar Hill, GA. died May 1, 2007 from injuries sustained in a road rage incident. Tony is survived by his wife: Trena Edge Newberry; daughter: Kayla Nicole Newberry of Sugar Hill, GA; mother and step-father: Brenda and Robert Murrah of Auburn, GA; maternal grandmother: Linda Hogan of Monroe, GA; Trena’s grandparents: Charles and June Miller of Statham, GA; brother and sister-in-law: Larry and Joy Newberry of Greensboro, GA; sister: Michelle Tuck of Greensboro, GA; nieces: Emily Newberry, Aylson Tuck and Ansley Newberry; nephews: Daniel Tuck and Jayden Newberry; a host of other relatives and many friends.
May 6, 2007
