Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Sarah Edge
Sarah Edge, 88, of Monroe died on Nov. 30, 2007. She was born on May 25, 1919 in Chambers County, Alabama to the late Elizabeth Mitchem Hooten and the late Dru Hooten. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late William Odell Edge and daughter, the late Janice Ellis. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law: Juanita and Terry Morris of Newnan and Quin Craven of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law: Avery and Gail Edge of Monroe; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren
December 5, 2007
Deborah L. Waldrop
Deborah L. Waldrop, 53 of Buford, GA. died November 11, 2007. She was a native of Ft. Campbell, KY. and was a daughter of the late James and Laura Hummel Lovette. She was a retired teacher. Funeral services were held November 15, 2007 in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Carlile officiated and interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Gesualdo, James Paccillo, Kyle Rushing, Daniel Jones, Clarence Waldrop and Roy Fuson.
November 25, 2007
Eugene McCullers
Eugene McCullers, 75, of Monroe died on Nov. 18, 2007. He was born on Feb. 24, 1932 in Walton Co. to the late Ola Lea Williams McCullers and the late Olin Lee McCullers. Surviving are wife: Essie Lou McCullers of Monroe; son: Buster McCullers of Monroe; daughters and son-in-law: Tracey McCullers of Monroe and Kathy and Jerry Miller of Santa Rosa, Fl; brother: Orin McCullers of Bethlehem; grandchildren: Gunner Roberson and Shelby Still, both of Monroe.
November 25, 2007
Betty Jane Gilbert
Betty Jane Gilbert, age 59 of Covington passed away, Thurs. November 15, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 19, 2007 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Franklin officiated. Burial was in Kennesaw Memorial Park, Kennesaw. A homemaker and of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Gilbert is survived by her husband: James Ronald Gilbert of Covington; children: Jenny Marie & Jonathan Lowe of Loganville, Lacey Marie Gilbert of Covington; father: Henry Castellow; brothers and sisters-in-law: Henry & Temple Castellow of Loganville, Kenneth & Pam Buckland of Douglasville; grandchild: Jonathan Baylor Lowe, many nieces & nephews.
November 21, 2007
Mr. Buford (Buddy) Lewis
Mr. Buford (Buddy) Lewis of Monticello died Nov. 16, 2007 at the age of 66. Born in Fulton County to the late Daniel Jack and Cliddie Marie Blackman Lewis, he was a former resident of Atlanta and had lived in Monticello for the past 14 years. He retired from General Motors Lakewood Plant with 30 years of service, and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Lewis is survived by his children: Danny and Tammy Lewis of Monticello, Vickie and Billy Attaway of Jefferson, Barbara and Michael Biddy of Monticello, Pam and Melvin Daly of Griffin, Randy Lewis, Ricky Lewis, Lisa and William Biddy, Patsy and Shane Parham all of Monticello; 20 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters: Mildred Dean of Colquitt and Dorothy Cobb of Bainbridge; several nieces and nephews.
November 21, 2007
Dr. James F. Mathews
Dr. James F. Mathews died on Monday, Nov. 11, 2007 following a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 10, 1921, the son of John James Mathews and Nancy Elizabeth Mathews. He was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe where he served in many capacities. He was a veteran of World War 11 where he served in the United States Air Force in Italy and Africa. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Monroe and then went on to finish his education at Columbia University. After which he started his practice of Optometry which he continued for a period of 53 years. He assisted in the organization of the First Republican Party in Walton County and remained a strong supporter of good and fair government throughout his life. He served the city of Monroe as Mayor for ten years and during the tenure he was the instigator for procuring, for the citizens, many additions to our city that continue to be appreciated and enjoyed. His credits include the Mathews Park, the building which now houses the Monroe/Walton Art Guild and many others. He was a man of strong quiet faith and leaned on principal of what is good and fair in making his decisions.
November 21, 2007
Joe William Gordon Jr.,
Joe William Gordon Jr., age 30 of Monroe, died on Nov. 12, 2007. He was born in Walton County on April 16, 1977 to Connie Ann Denney and Joe “Joey” William Gordon Sr. Surviving are: wife: Linda Michele Howard of Monroe; son: Christopher Gordon of Monroe; daughter: Alaina Gordon of Monroe; mother and father: Connie Ann Den- ney Gordon and Joe “Joey” William Gordon Sr. of Monroe; sister and brother-in-law: Amy and Brian Scarborough of Monroe; brother and sis- ter-in-Law: Adam and April Gordon of Monroe.
November 18, 2007
W. Clifford Churchill,
W. Clifford Churchill, age 89, of Austell passed away Monday, November 12, 2007. A native of Wal- ton County, he was a member of Austell Church of God and re- tired from the city of Ma- rietta. He is preceded in death by his parents: John Mar- shal and Ila Mae Mat- thews Churchill; broth- ers: Melvin and Rufus Churchill.
November 18, 2007
Ira B. McCullen Jr.
Ira B. McCullen Jr., 83, formerly of Amory, MS died on Nov.. 8, 2007. He was born on Jan. 3, 1924 to the late Ira B. McCul- len Sr. and the late Mary Addie Moore McCullen. Surviving are: son and daughter-in-law: Ira B. and Kathy McCullen III of Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law: Faith Wil- liams of Lilburn, Mary Ann and Don Foster of Blairsville; Amy and Jim Smith of Colliersville, Tn; five grandchildren.
November 14, 2007
Mr. James Schleicher,
Mr. James Schleicher, age 59 of Loganville died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 after a short illness. Born July 20, 1948 in Utica, NY. James retired from the Internal Audit Department of Consoli- dated Freightways. He is predeceased by his parents: Lynn and Doris Schleicher and his sister: Margaret Lovell.
November 14, 2007
Virginia A. Mathis
Virginia A. Mathis, 90, of Monroe died Nov. 6, 2007. A native of Morgan Co. she was a daughter of the late Paul and Leila De- Loach Allen. The widow of Buddie E. Mathis, she was retired from Car- wood Mfg. Co. and was a member of Mt. Vernon Christian Church. Funeral services were held Nov. 9, 2007 in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. The Rev. Chip Wheeler and Dr. Earl Goode officiated and interment was in Westlawn Memorial Cemetery
November 14, 2007
Patrick Gerard Amabile
Patrick Gerard Amabile, 59, died Nov. 6, 2007. A native of New Castle, PA. he was a son of the late Italy and Mary Na- tale Amabile. Mr. Am- abile was active in the North Oconee Baseball program and also coached Little League Baseball in Walton and Oconee Counties for many years. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Ste- phens, WEST.
November 11, 2007
Tommy Lee Conner
Tommy Lee Conner, age 77 of Monroe, died on Nov. 1, 2007. He was born in Morgan County on Nov. 12, 1929 to the late Hughie Conner and the late Eva Claire Malcom. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Frances Epperson Conner. Surviving are: sons and daughter-in-law: Terry and Joan Conner of Rutledge, Lynn Conner of Monroe, and Kent Conner of Monroe; daughter and fiancé: Neshlia Turk and Shannon Hawkins of Social Circle; sisters: Sara Peters of Monroe, Ann Garrett of Bethlehem, and Betty Claire Austin of Stone Mountain; brothers: Bobby Conner of Monroe, Larry Conner of Loganville, Howard Conner of Monroe, and Billy Conner of Monroe; five Grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
November 7, 2007
Anna B. Rice
Anna B. Rice Funeral Services for Mrs. Anna B. Rice will be Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 at 2 p.m. at New Bethel Church, Walnut Grove. Pastor Lucious Solomon, Eulogist. Survivors are: children: Mrs. Christine Phillips, Mrs. Bobbie Wymbs, Mr. Robert Rice, Jr., Ms. Dianne Rice; mother: Mrs. Christanna McGruder;17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Young Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune
November 4, 2007
LCDR (Ret) Chester Dale Moss
LCDR (Ret) Chester Dale Moss, age 91 of Good Hope died October 27, 2007. A native of Fairfield, WA. he was a son of the late Dale Moss and Anna Bigeral Moss. A retired pharmacist, he retired after serving 23 years in the U.S. Navy. A resident of Walton County for the past 18 years, he was a member of the Heritage Congregational Church. Funeral services were held November 1, 2007 in the Chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Dyer officiated. The remains were cremated. Surviving are his widow: Marye Frances Phillips Moss of Good Hope; children: Phillip Moss of Good Hope, Gregory & Patricia Moss of Bend, OR. and Cheryl Hewitt of Antioch, TN; brother: Stewart & Mary Moss of Spokane, WA; grandchildren: Jennifer Moss Lewis and Jeff Moss. Arthur Bowick, Inc. Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
November 4, 2007
Lloyd L. Smith
Lloyd L. Smith, 94, husband of the late, Eddie Burson Smith, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at Iris Place, Athens, Georgia. A native of Ringsted, Iowa, Lloyd was the son of the late Floyd and Josephine Iverson Smith. He was currently a resident of Iris Place and formerly a resident of Southern Plantation, Loganville, Lloyd served his country in the US Army during WWII and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Athens chapter of the Purple Heart and the Disabled American Veterans in Monroe. He received his BS and MS in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Georgia, was noted as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and retired in 1974 as a Research Agricultural Engineer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a longtime Rotarian in Monroe, GA as well as Leland, Miss. and was a Founding Member of the Monroe Chapter of AARP. He was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church, former deacon at First Baptist of Athens, GA, Leland, Miss and Monroe, GA. He was a Sunday School teacher at and also traveled on several mission trips building churches with First Baptist of Monroe.
November 4, 2007
Vera Jane Truman Phillips
Vera Jane Truman Phillips, 89 died Oct. 19, 2007 in Sun City Center, FL. A native of Pennsylvania she formerly resided in Monroe, GA. and was the widow of Fred Louis Phillips of Walton Co. GA. She is survived by her daughters: Mary Ellen Greene of Valrico, FL., Patty Ann Phillips of Carlsbad, CA. and Peggy Jean Phillips of San Diego, CA.; sons: Barry Lee Phillips of Jacksonville, FL. and Bradley Truman Phillips of Davisboro, GA.; seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2008 at the New Hope Methodist Church in Between, GA.
November 4, 2007
Pam Bray
Pam Bray, 52 , died Oct. 15, 2007 at Walton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Walton County on Dec. 9, 1954 to the late G.E. (Buddy) Hopkins and Joan H. Hopkins of Monroe. She is survived by : son: Curtis P. Arthur of Monroe; brother: Randal Hopkins, Cleveland; sisters: Melinda Stamm, Manassas, VA, Naomi Hopkins and Megan Hopkins of Monroe; granddaughter: Suzanne; niece: Jennifer (Johnny) Westberry; great nephews: Phoenix and Nevin Westberry, all of Walton County. Greatly missed, also by close friends: Karen Cartley, Athens, Vanesssa Stalets, TN, Gail Todd, Lynda Hickox and Robin Skinner, all of Monroe. Pam was musically gifted and in her teens was a pianist for the Monroe Congregational Holiness Church and a member of a trio who were featured at revivals and youth meetings.
November 4, 2007
Evelyn B. Teal,
Evelyn B. Teal, 82 of Carrollton, formerly of Monroe died December 26, 2007. She was a native of Clarke County and had made her home in Walton County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Sal- lie Mae Burt Bates. The widow of Loyd D. Teal she was a homemaker.
January 6, 2008
Frances W. Maffett,
Frances W. Maffett, 92 of Monroe died Dec. 22, 2007. A native and life long resident of Walton County, she was the daughter of the late James O. and Sally Payne Wilson. She was retired from the Monroe/Walton Mill and was the widow of Woodrow W. Maffett who died in 2005.
January 6, 2008
Larry Eugene Haulk
Larry Eugene Haulk age 72 of Coker Creek, TN, passed away peace- fully, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at his home. He was born in Walton County June 28, 1935. He worked as a milkman, salesman, business owner, truck driver and later retired from Gwin- nett County Government. He was a member of Towee Falls Baptist Church.
January 6, 2008
Margaret Paul Hardin,
Margaret Paul Hardin, age 76 of Loganville, passed away, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednes- day, Jan. 2, 2008 at Sum- mit Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Butcher and the Rev. Joe Evett of- ficiating. Entombment at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville.
January 6, 2008
Robert E. (Bobby) Peppers
Robert E. (Bobby) Pep- pers, 65 of Good Hope died December 27, 2007. A native of Morgan County, he had spent most of his life in Walton County. He was a son of the late Harris E. and Grace Meadows Peppers. He was retired from Her- cules Inc. and was of the Baptist Faith.
January 6, 2008
Jake Bradshaw,
Jake Bradshaw, 81, of Monroe died on Dec. 24, 2007. He was born May 7, 1926 in Walton County. to the late Molly Belle Wilson Bradshaw and the late Judge Bradshaw. He was preceded in death by wife: the late Leila Pearl Peppers Bradshaw and son: the late Jackie Bradshaw. Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law: Danny and Louise Bradshaw of Monroe and Randy Bradshaw of Monroe; daughter: Brenda Brownlee of Monroe; brother: Julian Bradshaw of Winder; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
January 2, 2008
Corrine Hester
Corrine Hester, age 93 of Madison, died on Dec.18, 2007. She was born in Hall County on Aug. 24, 1914 to the late Noah Loggins and the late Vada Loggins. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late William Harold Hester. Surviving are: sons: Nathaniel Hester and Sam Hester; daughters: Geraldine Holder, Dorothy Anne Arnold, Gail Thomas, and Carol Jackson; sisters: Montine Dailey and Dorothy Moseley; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
December 26, 2007
R C Cheek
Roe Chester Cheek, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Graveside services were held at 1pm, Sunday, Dec.16, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Reverend Franklin Etheridge officiated. Mr. Cheek was born in Monroe, Georgia, June 8, 1919 to the late Rad Cheek and Sally Criswell Cheek. His loving wife of fifty-three years, Bobbie Marchman, died Aug. 13, 1994. His daughter, Connie Renee Cheek, also preceded him in death. He was a business owner in Monroe County, Georgia for thirty-two years. Mr. Cheek was proud of his Indian heritage and was a great storyteller. Survivors include his daughters: Sandra (Tony) Barham of Gray and Linda F. Cheek of Monroe; granddaughter: Amber Barham (Matthew) Cooling. Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.
December 19, 2007
Georgia Odell Conner,
Georgia Odell Conner, 92, formerly of Monroe died on Dec. 14, 2007. She was born on Oct. 31, 1915 in Walton Co. to the late Sidney Godley Mathis and the late Georgia Prudence Gravitt Mathis. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late James “Jim” Jefferson Conner Jr., sons, the late Roger Conner and the late Ronnie Conner, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law: Marie and Terrell Gooding of Duluth; sons and daughters-in-law: Larry and Jane Conner of Griffin, Norman and Ann Conner of Monroe, and Jan Conner of Monroe; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
December 19, 2007
Mr. J.P. Toney
Mr. J.P. Toney, 89, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on the 13th day of Dec., 2007. He was born July 6, 1918 in Oconee County, , to John Newton and Icey Olivia Hooper Toney. At the time of his birth, theirs was that of a farming family and he enjoyed a great relationship with twelve brothers and sisters. As he grew up, he, along with other members of the family, endured and survived the great depression. It was at this time he developed his great love for the sport of baseball. He pitched with and for several teams located in areas from Commerce, Athens, Madison, Rutledge and in many Mill Towns thereabout. It seems his greatest joy was pitching for a team sponsored by the Civilian Conservation Core as they worked and developed what is now known as the Hard Labor Creek State Park at Rutledge, Georgia.
December 19, 2007
Frances Young Allgood
Frances Young Allgood, age 93 of Jersey, died on Dec.11, 2007. She was born in Columbia County, Georgia on May 17, 1914 to the late Alma Gibbs Young and the late Lewis Hobbs Young. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late William Harvey Allgood.
December 16, 2007
