Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Harriette Chick Collins
Aug. 2, 1920 - Oct.6, 2008
Harriette Collins quietly passed away Oct. 6. A long time resident of Torrance, California, Harriette also lived in Monroe, Georgia; Paducah, Kentucky; Mancelona, Michigan and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was well known for her musical talents and also as a teacher for over 40 years. Harriette is survived by her husband: Henry Collins, and children: Kay, John, Char and Rick. Private internment services will be held at Green Hills Cemetery in Palos Verdes. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 17th, at 3 p.m. at St. Peters by the Sea Presbyterian Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Harriette's name to the City of Hope
October 12, 2008
Clyde Alfred Eggleston
Clyde Alfred Eggleston, age 68 of Monroe, died on Oct. 2, 2008. He was born in Greenbriar County, West Virginia on Aug. 11, 1940 to the late Bertha Bryant Eggleston and Earnest Eggleston. Surviving are: wife: Judy Darlene Carter Eggleston of Monroe; sisters: Dora Long of Loganville and Helen Gross of Gilbert, West Virginia; brother: Jimmy Eggleston of White Lake, Michigan. Funeral Services were held on Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Autry and the Rev. Jake Davis officiating. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Garden in Beckley, West Virginia.
October 8, 2008
David Watson
David Watson, age 62 of Monroe, died on Oct. 1, 2008. He was born in Newton County on Dec. 30, 1945 to Lucile Ragan Watson and the late William “Bill” David Watson Sr. Surviving are: wife: Marie Watson of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law: Paul and Colleen Watson of Loganville; daughter and son-in-law: Steffanie and Larry Petty of Albany; mother: Candis Lucile Watson of Monroe; brother: Stanley Watson of Griffin; and six grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Saturday Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Draper and Dr. Frank Perry Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Westlawn Cemetery
October 8, 2008
Dianne Daniel
Dianne Daniel, age 64 of Monroe, died Oct. 2, 2008. She was born on Jan. 15, 1944 in Newton County, to the late Mary Frances Beam Durden and the late Jule C. Durden. Surviving are: husband: Irby Daniel of Monroe; son: Barry Carter of Monroe; daughters and son-in-law: Christy and David Hill of Good Hope, Sandra Taylor of Loganville, and the late Stacie Daniel; sister: Helen Farmer of Monroe; brothers and sister-in-law: Rev. Wayne and Dianne Durden of Monroe and Terry Durden of Atlanta; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
October 8, 2008
Hubert Connor Head
Hubert Connor Head, age 83 of Good Hope, died Oct. 2, 2008. He was born in Morgan County on May 18, 1925 to the late Zelma Louise Connor Head and the late Andrew Jackson Head. Surviving are: wife: Betty Sue Armstead Head; sons and daughters-in-law: Jim and Elaine Head of Monroe, Joel and Tammy Head of Good Hope, and the late Connor Head; daughter and son-in-law: The late Lynn Sims and David Sims of Monroe; brother: Jim Head of Loganville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Conner officiating. Interment followed at Braswell Cemetery.
October 8, 2008
James Walter Partee
James Walter Partee, age 84 of Social Circle, died on Sept. 14, 2008. He was born in Walton County on Sept. 17, 1923 to the late Walter D. Partee and Martha Adams Partee. He served in Europe in the US Army during World War II under General Patton earning multiple decorations. He lived most of his adult life in San Francisco, CA working as a stockbroker. He moved back to Social Circle in 1995 to be near his mother. He was a devoted son. He loved the Lord, his church, his friends, and community. Surviving are: brother and sister-in-law: The late Walter Partee and Frances Partee; four nieces; and several cousins.
October 8, 2008
Hollis B. Brown
Hollis B.Brown, age 80, of Monroe, Georgia died at Emory Eastside Hospital on Sept. 24, 2008 after a yearlong illness. He was born Sept. 4, 1928 in Dora, Alabama to the late parents Edith and Greene Franklin Brown. He is survived by his wife: Auriejean; daughter and son-in-law: Karen and Kenneth Brown of Stockbridge; daughter and son in law: Judy and Jimmy Vickery of Bishop; seven grandchildren: Charles Vernon Jordan III, Zachary Caleb Jordan, James Virgil Vickory III, Justin Nicholas Vickery, Jennifer Ann Vickery, Christina Shae Armistead, Chadwick Armistead; four great-grandchildren also survive him; three brothers: Ellis R. Brown, Jerry Dixon, Marvin Dixon; four sisters: Mazie Lavender, Mary Jo Loyd, Willa Dean Clark, and Carolyn Mintz, further survive him. Mr. Brown is pre-deceased by daughter: Donna Gail Armistead; and sisters Dolly Hood and Linda Stapleton.
October 5, 2008
Katherine C. McCart
Katherine C. McCart, age 89 of Loganville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. Funeral Services were held 11a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Minister Don Hardison officiating. Burial followed at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville. A member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Mrs. McCart was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Lendell “Mac” McCart. She is survived by children: Bill and Jane McCart, Powder Springs; Patsy and John Bowzard, Lithia Springs; Royce McCart, Rockmart; Brenda and Doug Stanfield, Rockmart; Freddy McCart, Loganville; Mike McCart, Loganville; brother: Griffin and Mary Alice Duncan, Columbia, SC; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
October 5, 2008
Tammy Sue Leadingham
Tammy Sue Leadingham, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Tammy was born April 10, 1966, and graduated from North Newton High School, Morocco, IN. in 1984. She married Paul Leadingham on June 15, 1985 in Lake Village, IN. They have three wonderful children, Robert Leadingham, 22, currently attending The University of Georgia, Nicholas Leadingham, 18, currently attending, Georgia Perimeter College, Kirsten Leadingham 17, a senior at Shiloh High School. Also surviving are her parents: Wayne and Sandy Wiltfang; brothers: Shane and Mickey; and sister: Candy, as well as numerous members of her extended family. Tammy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 233, Loganville and the Patriot Guard Riders. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations be sent to the American Legion Legacy Fund, which provides college funds for children of fallen soldiers.
October 5, 2008
John Miller Conn, Jr.
John Miller Conn, Jr., born July 26, 1979, died Nov. 13, 2008. After graduating from the Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Miller attended the University of Georgia. Miller interrupted his pursuit of his college degree to join the U.S. Army in Oct. 2001, where he graduated near the top of his class at the Defense Language Institute. Mr. Conn continued to serve in the Army as a Russian linguist until Oct., 2006. Miller completed his bachelor's degree in Russian at University of Georgia in Aug. 2008 and began law school at University of Georgia at that time. Miller is survived by his wife Alexis, and two children, Alyssa Marie and John Dylan
November 19, 2008
Byron H. Dunn M.D.
Byron H. Dunn, M.D. died on Nov. 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by parents Mercer L. and Myrtice H. Dunn and brothers Lynwood, Lamar, and Roger. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Betty. Also surviving are sons: Byron H. Jr., and his daughter: Jessica Gordon A. and his wife Kimberley E. and their children Christopher, Ashley, Lindsey, and Lauren; and Stuart M. and his wife Kimberly A., and their daughters Erin and Shannon. Also, are sister-in-law: Francis Dunn of Zebulon; cousins, nieces, and nephews.
November 19, 2008
Juan “Red” Whitehead
Juan Whitehead, 77, husband of the late Betty Dillard Whitehead, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Sim and Maude Thurmond Whitehead. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Danny Whitehead. He was self employed as a Logger. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at 11a.m. at Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors with the Rev. Larry Davison officiating. Burial followed at Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Bradberry, Mitch Bradberry, Doug Dickens, Jason Dire, Lee Whitehead and Randy Whitehead.
November 16, 2008
Mamie Brewer
Mamie Brewer, age 78 of Monroe, died on Nov. 11, 2008. She was born in Walton County, Georgia on Aug. 18, 1930 to the late Clarence Mobley and the late Edna Sweat Mobley. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Johnny “Sam” Franklin Brewer. Surviving are: son and daughter-in-law: Johnny and Connie Brewer of Monroe; Sister: Maggie Walden of Monroe; grandchildren: Brandi and Bill Straub of Monroe and John Brewer of Madison; great-grandchildren: Janie Bea Straub of Monroe and Billy Straub of Monroe.
November 16, 2008
Mr. Hoyt V. “Punk” McArthur
Mr. Hoyt V. “Punk” McArthur age 73 of Jones Mt. Rd Talking Rock died Sun Nov. 10, 2008. Mr. McArthur was born May 4, 1935 in Pickens Co the son of the late David Decatur and Montree Coffey McArthur. He was retried from Ga. Marble and worked as a well driller. He is preceded in death by a son Hoyt Ricky McArthur and brother Hobert McArthur. Survivors include: daughters and sons- in-law: Teresa and Johnny Broach, Monroe, Ga., Patricia and Travis Whitworth, Talking Rock; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers: Jack Herman an Farist McArthur all of Talking Rock, John L. McArthur, Jasper; sisters: Ovaline Smith, Talking Rock, Adel Roper, Marble Hill
November 16, 2008
Raymond Todd
Raymond Todd , born Jan. 16, 1947 age 61 of Monroe, died Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008. Funeral services were held in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 13 , 2008 at 1 pm with Bro. Steve Hicks and William Todd officiating. Interment was in Arnoldsville Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Todd was a Minister of the Free Spirit Church of Monroe. He is survived by his wife: Minnie Todd; daughters: Dawn (Steve) Martin of Monroe; Susan (Kevin) Mitchell of Monroe; Michelle (Phillip) Jones of Monroe; Angie Howell of Monroe; son: William (Tiffany) Todd of Monroe; stepdaughter: Linda Faye Loyd of Ellenwood; brother: Tom Todd of Loganville; eight grandchildren and many special friends.
November 16, 2008
Rebecca Whan Midgley
Rebecca Whan Midgley, 84, of Fort Myers, passed away Nov. 9, 2008. Rebecca was born Nov. 25, 1923 in Monroe, to Robert and Sally (Clegg) Hanson. During WWII, Rebecca was a “Rosie the Riveter,” working on B-25 bombers. She moved to Fort Myers in April of 1961 from Griffin, GA. Rebecca was a founding member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, as well as the first female church Elder and a past Deacon. Rebecca was a past President of the Ladies Oriental Shrine, a sponsor of the Fort Myers Symphony Orchestra, and she was active with the Araba Shrine Temple. Rebecca worked along side her late husband,
November 16, 2008
Winnie Fite Russell
Winnie Fite Russell, age 77 of Monroe, daughter of Jeff and Maude Fite, both deceased, of Round Hill, AR, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Dye officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by husband: Harold L. Russell and is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law: Les (Christina) Russell of Monroe; Lynn (Cathy) Russell of Conyers; son: Lee Russell of Athens; sisters: Velma Shaneyfelt and Barbara Edgin of Little Rock, AR; Brenda Little of Benton, AR; grandchildren: Paul (Emily) Russell, Carmen (Brad) Yarbrough, Kendra, Keaton, Haley, Ryan, Sarah, and Craig. Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens, GA 30606.
November 16, 2008
Luther F. Rucker
Luther F. (Buck) Rucker, of Jefferson passed away November 11, 2008. Services were held on Nov. 15 at 1pm at Hurricane Grove Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include: wife: Sammie Sue Rucker; son: Dr. Anthony Rucker; daughters: Vern and Michelle Rucker; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Forest Glen Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune November 16, 2008
November 16, 2008
Carl Edwin Banks
Carl Edwin Banks, age 19 of Monroe, died on Oct. 20, 2008. He was born in Clarke County, Georgia on July 26, 1989 to Melanie Kae Sessions Banks of Monroe and Johnny Carroll Banks of Alma. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, the late Deedee Degraffried. He was working on his GED, and upon completion he planned to enroll in Athens Tech. Surviving are: mother: Melanie Kae Sessions Banks of Monroe; grandparents: Carl and Carla Sessions of Monroe; uncle and aunt: Keith and Lisa Sessions of Cincinnati, Ohio; cousin: Alex Sessions of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jessica Hernandez of Cincinnati, Ohio. Memorial Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 25th at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Margaret Adams officiating.
November 12, 2008
June Butler
June Butler, age 73 of Monroe, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. Funeral services were held at 3 PM Monday, Nov. 10, at Bible Baptist Church with remains placed in state at 2 PM. The Rev. Greg Butler and the Rev. Tim Butler officiated, and interment followed in Hill Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge Butler and her brother, Jimmy Smith. She is survived by her sons: Rev. Greg (Judy) Butler of Monroe; Rev. Tim (Jennie) Butler of Charleston, SC; sister: Brenda Trowbridge of Monroe; grandchildren: Joel (Lindsay) Butler; Stephen (Stacie) Butler; Kacie, Mandi, Allie, and Emily; great-grandchild: Caroline Butler. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the June Butler Special Project Fund, c/o Bible Baptist Church, 1180 Old Monroe-Madison Hwy., Monroe Ga 30655
November 12, 2008
Joyce V. Joyce Hammond
Joyce V. Joyce Hammond, age 73, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. Glen Money officiating. Interment followed at Westlawn Cemetery, Monroe. Mrs. Hammond is of the Baptist faith. She was a nurse for 28 years and worked for Walton Medical Center, several nursing homes and other hospitals. Mrs Hammond is preceded in death by parents: Frank and Beatrice Hammond; brother: Milton Hammond; sister: Evelyn Bramblett; and is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Vicki and Gary Clegg of Social Circle, Marci and Mark Millians of Monroe; son: Steve Waldrop, of Monroe, sister: Doris Bryant, Ohio, grandchildren: Christy Meadows, Heather Palmer, Ashley Frady, Wesley Waldrop, Skyler Waldrop, and Tara Millians; six great-grand-children and several nieces and
November 2, 2008
Minnie Lee Armistead
Minnie Lee Armistead, age 81 of Monroe, died on Oct. 27, 2008. She was born in Walton County, Georgia on Sept. 20, 1927 to the late Mathey Sanders Carter and the late Verna Odessa Cook Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Carey Davis Armistead. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, October 29th at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Carter officiating. Interment followed at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
November 2, 2008
Charlotte Jean “Sweet Pea” Stanton
Charlotte Jean “Sweet Pea” Stanton, of Loganville, died Dec. 12, 2008, at Heartland Hospice, at the age of 67. Daughter of the late Robert and Frances Christian Kitchens, she enjoyed traveling, camping, playing cards, and was well loved by family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Jerry L. Stanton of Loganville; daughters and son-in-law: Teresa Alvarez-Bernal and Lynne and Tony McDowell all of Woodstock; sons and daughters-in-law: Bobby Ray and Katie Gregory and Michael and LeAnn Stanton all of Loganville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law: Shirley and Sidney Neal of Snellville; brother and sister-in-law: Richard and Glenda Kitchens of Covington; mother-in-law: Ann Bolton of Loganville; several nieces and nephews.
December 17, 2008
Margaret Adcock Malcom
Margaret Adcock Malcom, age 92 of Monroe, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. Funeral Services were held at 11a.m. Tuesday Dec. 16, at First Christian Church, Monroe, with the Rev. Tony Dyer officiating. Burial followed at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe. A member of First Christian Church, Mrs. Malcom was a Pink Lady and LPN at Walton Medical Center and an LPN at the Mews at Social Circle. She is survived by her children: Charles and Eva Malcom, Andrew and Paula Malcom, David and Laura Malcom; grandchildren: Deborah and Bradd Blocker, Shannon Malcom, Matt and Angie Malcom, Tommy Malcom, Jennifer and Will Kincheloe, Sarah E. Malcom; great-grandchldren: Alex Blocker, Joshua Blocker, Amanda Blocker, Malyn Malcom, Camryn Malcom, Ben Whatley, Thomas Whatley, Jack Malcom, Hunter Kincheloe; sister-in-law: Elizabeth R. Bonner; nieces and nephews.
December 17, 2008
Mildred C. Hodges
Mildred C. Hodges, 97, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Saturday. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Pearl Cooper; husband: Gerald T. Hodges; grandson: Christopher Butler; and sister: Frances Marr, Huntsville. Mrs. Hodges was a member of First Christian Church. She was retired from the Huntsville City School System as a teacher. Survivors include two daughters: Margaret Butler and husband, Edwin, of Huntsville, AL. and Mary Edna Sharp and husband, Larry of Huntsville, AL.; one son: Wilfred Hodges, of Doraville; one nephew: Dr. James Marr, of Huntsville, AL.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
December 17, 2008
Marie Townsend Conner
Marie Townsend Conner, 87, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. A native of Athens, Mrs. Conner was the daughter of the late George A. and Madeline Roche Townsend and was also preceded in death by her husband, John Sidney Conner. She received her BS and Masters Degree from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Conner worked at the Garfield Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC and also as a dietician at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dublin, Georgia before returning to the University of Georgia in the same capacity. She retired from the University of Georgia in 1974 and did many years of volunteering at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Mrs. Conner was also a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
December 17, 2008
Ralph Griffin Hale, Jr.
Ralph Griffin Hale, Jr. age 81 of Dacula, GA died Dec. 12, 2008. Mr. Hale served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from Bellsouth after 34 years of service. He served as Bailiff in Gwinnett County for 13 years. R.G. spent years of dedication and public service in the City of Dacula, he played an instrumental role in establishing the first football program at Dacula High School and was a charter member of the Quarterback Club, a Planning and Zoning Commission member and a City Councilman. Ralph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a loving family member to all that knew him. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Betty M. Hale; children, Dennis Hale and his wife Deborah of Between, GA, Joan McMillian and her husband Morris, Dacula and Griffin Hale, Dacula; brother, Jimmy Hale and his wife Adeline, Monroe, GA; grandchildren, Zack McMillian and his wife Alicia, Mandy Edmondson and her husband Nathan and Ralph Griffin “Rusty” Hale, III; sisters in law and brothers in law, Mahlon and Mavis Burson, Lawrenceville, William and Mary Dalton, Dacula, Carnethy Mitchell, Auburn and Charlene Hale, Carrollton; he was preceded in
December 17, 2008
Blenda Wages
Blenda Wages Blenda Wages, age 64 of Covington, died on Dec. 3, 2008. She was born in Gwinnett County on May 27, 1944 to the late Charlie Weathers and the late Nancy Estell Weathers. Surviving are: husband: Robert Wages; sons and daughter-in-law: Mike and Tammy Wages of Carnesville, Ben Wages of Kansas City, Kansas; daughters and sons-in-law: Cliff and Gloria Malcom of Monroe, Lewis and Benita Sparrow of Rutledge; brothers: W.C. Weathers of Walnut Grove, Dennis Weathers of Loganville; grandchildren: Bruce Malcom of Monroe, Carey Wages of Conyers and Casey Wages of Covington. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 6th at 4 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Sorrells officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery.
December 14, 2008
Margaret Elizabeth Davis
Margaret Elizabeth Davis, 71, passed away December 9, 2008. A native of Walton County, she was a daughter of Edna Waldrop Waters of Jersey, GA and the late J. D. Smith. She was preceded in death by a son: Jeff Davis and two brothers: Daniel Smith and Gene Smith. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and had been the biscuitmaker at Hardees in Watkinsville for many years.
December 14, 2008
