Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
NANCY HARRIS
Nancy Pearl Harris, 87, of Ider, Ala., died April 3, 2002 in Chattanooga. She was a member of the Ider Methodist Church and the Ider Eastern Star. Harris was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Clara "Coforth" Bailey; husband, Clarence Harris; son, Charles Harris. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Dale Harris, Henagar, Ala., Lloyd and Connis Harris, Fort Oglethorpe; daughter and son-in-law, Alta and Paul Norton, Flat Rock, Ala., seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 4 in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with the Brother Jimmy Carl Ball officiating. Interment was in Fuller Cemetery in Ider, Ala. Arrangements were by Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, Ala.
LARRY KNIGHT
Larry Wayne Knight, 39, of Chattanooga died April 2, 2002 in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, he was a 1980 graduate of Lookout Valley High School where he played baseball and helped lead his team to the Single A State Championship in 1980. He was drafted out of high school by the Philadephia Phillies and also played for the Boston Red Sox. An avid sports enthusiast, Larry also enjoyed playing golf and coaching softball. Knight was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.W. and Mavie Lee Knight; one aunt and several uncles. Survivors include: wife of 18 years, Vanessa Chumley Knight, Chattanooga; daughter, Keeli Knight; father and step-mother, William D. and Patricia Knight, Chattanooga; mother and step-father, Joyce Sue and Willard Harris, Trenton; brother, William Todd Knight, Chattanooga; grandparents, V.J. and Elora Lamberth, Trenton; several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. Funeral services were held April 5 in South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Contributions can be made to a trust fund that has been established for Keeli Knight at AmSouth Bank, 3303 Cummings Highway in Lookout Valley. Arrangements were by South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home in Rossville.
BENNY PATTON
Benny "Bim" Patton, 71, of Trenton died April 7, 2002. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 42 years. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher for 40 years. Patton was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. W.D. and Bertha Patton; two brothers, Dub and Jack Patton. Survivors include: wife, Faye Patton, Trenton; daughter, Anita Gritton, Urbana, Ill.; two sons, Benny Patton, Jr. and Stephen Patton, both of Trenton; two sisters, Marie Williams, Hixson, Tenn., Betty Palmer, Trenton; aunt, Inez Wilson, Rainsville, Ala.; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held April 9 in Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. A.C. Durham and the Rev. Gary Gritton officiating. Interment was in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton.
JUNIOR STRICKLAND
Junior Strickland, 67, of Henagar, Ala., died April 7, 2002 in Huntsville, Ala. He was a member of the Henagar Baptist Church. He was born in Marshall County, Ala., and was a mason and veteran of the U.S. Army. Strickland was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lee Strickland, Sr. and Ruby Norene Terrell Srtickland. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Cindy Strickland, Scottsboro, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Ronald Cushen, Valley Head, Ala.; four brothers, Dean Strickland, Boaz, Ala., Thomas Strickland, Birmingham, Ala., Johnny Strickland, Albertville, Ala., Glenn Strickland, Geraldine, Ala.; four sisters, Mavis Guest, Martha Cannady, Patricia Maddux, all of Albertville, Ala., Cyndy Smith, Geraldine, Ala.; grandchildren, Jared, Jake and Joy Cushen, Braden and Chelsey Moore. Funeral services were held April 9 in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joey Cannady and the Rev. Jimmy Shankles officiating. Interment was in Geraldine Cemetery in Geraldine, Ala. Arrangements were by Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, Ala.
JAMES USRY
James Morris Usry, 70, of Red Bank, Tenn., died April 3, 2002. He formerly owned and operated Usry Auto Repair in Red Bank, was retired from Koering Southern and served in the U.S. Army. Usry was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Nellie Usry; two brothers, Thomas "Bud" Usry and Jack Usry. Survivors include: two sons, Michael Usry, Red Bank, Tenn., James Usry, Jr., Signal Mountain, Tenn.; two brothers, Carl Usry and Robert "Bob" Usry, both of Trenton; four sisters, Elizabeth Beene, Trion, Billy Ruth Murphy, Rossville, Wynell Saylors, Chattanooga, Margaret Smith, Trenton; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held April 6 in Trenton Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment was in Trenton Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
JEROLINE GATLIN
Jeroline Elizabeth Gatlin, 76, of Fort Oglethorpe died May 23, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a native of Rising Fawn, she was formerly employed at Brock Candy Company and was a member of the Rising Fawn Baptist Church. Gatlin was preceded in death by her husband, C.M. Gatlin. Survivors include: sister, Beatrice Williams, Fort Oglethorpe; brother, George Castleberry, Rossville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 25 in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Moreland and the Rev. Billy Wallace officiating. Interment was in Head Springs Cemetery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
MAULINE HALE
Mauline Morrison Hale, 87, of Trenton, died May 25, 2002. She was a member of the Trenton United Methodist Church where she was the pianist for many years. She was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and United Methodist Women, The Christian Women's Club in Chattanooga and the "700" Club. She was one of the first women from Dade County to serve as a Gray Lady at the Tri-County Hospital, now known as the Hutcheson Medical Center. Hale was preceded in death by her husband, Maddox J. Hale, Speaker Pro Tem of the Georgia House of Representatives; parents, Grace Austin Morrison and William Franklin Morrison; two sisters, Rowena M. Broome, Chickamauga, Lucille Weathers, Kissimmee, Fla.; brother, Charles F. Morrison, Marietta. Survivors include: sister, Martha M. Henderson, Columbia, S.C.; brother, James "Jim" Morrison, Trenton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 28 in Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Reese Fauscett and the Rev. Brian Broome officiating. Interment was in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Contributions can be made to Trenton United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 6, Trenton, Ga. 30752. Arrangements were by Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton.
JOHNNY LAMBERT
Johnny Lambert, 80, of Flat Rock, Ala., died May 25, 2002. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He formed and operated Lambert and Sons Construction Company before retiring. Lambert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Claudia Lambert; wife, Imogene Cox Lambert; brother, Lamar Lambert; sister, Aline Shepherd. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Pam Lambert, Talley "Bucky" and Nora Lambert; two daughters, Yvonne Bush and Barbara Jo Lambert, both of Flat Rock, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Smith, High Point, Claudine Bowen, Flat Rock, Ala.; brother, Sherman Lambert, Waverly Hall. Funeral Services were held May 27, in Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Smith officiating. Interment was in Pine Haven Memorial Garden in Hollywood, Ala. Arrangements were by Corner Stone Funeral Home in Ider, Ala.
A.V. MORGAN, JR.
A.V. Morgan, Jr., 58, of Trenton formerly of Albertville, Ala., died May 17, 2002 at his residence. Survivors include: wife, Linda Morgan, Trenton; two sons, Myron Morgan, Rising Fawn, Corey Morgan, Bryant, Ala.; two daughters, Stacey Hicks, Tonya Morgan, both of Trenton; mother, Elsie Helton, Albertville, Ala.; one brother, Brother Ken Morgan, Rainsville, Ala.; two sisters, Judy Harper and Sandra Roe, both of Albertville, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; chosen son, Eric Young, Trenton; chosen daughter, Kristy Kernea, Trenton. Funeral services were held May 20 in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Morgan and the Rev. Fred Bradford officiating. Interment was in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements were by Rainsville Funeral Home in Rainsville, Ala.
STANLEY RICHEY
Stanley D. Richey, 47, of Bryant, Ala., died May 21, 2002 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. Richey was preceded in death by his father, George W. Richey; a brother, George W. Richey, Jr. Survivors include: wife, Chris Richey, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters, Sarah Tulian and Laura Richey, both of Chicago, Ill.; one son, Jason Richey, Chicago, Ill.; mother, Claudia Richey, Bryant, Ala.; sister, Rita Blevins, Flat Rock, Ala.; two brothers, Roger Richey, Mansfield, Texas, Charles Richey, Chattanooga, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Destiny Richey, Chicago, Ill.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held May 23 in Poplar Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Greg McGee officiating. Arrangements were by Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton.
IVAN SARRELL
Ivan "Don" Sarrell, 68, of New Salem, died May 25, 2002. He was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church. He was an Electrical Engineer with several U.S. Patents, banjo maker, and two time Old Time Banjo Champion, and at one time National Champion, five time Multi-State Champion. He was a board member of The Mountain Opry in Waldens Ridge, Tenn.. Survivors include: wife, Cynthia Sarrell, New Salem; two sons, Andrew Sarrell, Hixson, Tenn. and Brian Sarrell, New Salem; two grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; one sister. Graveside services were held May 28 at Hawkins Cemetery with the Rev. M.C. Tolbert officiating. Contributions may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church Building Fund, 12550 Highway 136, Rising Fawn, Ga. 30738 and the Mountain Opry. Arrangements were by Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton.
MADALINE TAIT
Madaline Louise (Maggie) Tait, 69, of Bryant, Ala., died May 22, 2002, at her home. She was a former resident of Macomb, Ill., and was retired from Zeta Comsumer Products. Tait was preceded in death by two sisters, Gerry Foliver and Betty Tripp. Survivors include: four daughters, Lynda Tait Elledge, San Diego, Calif., Sandra Tait, Friday Harbor, Wash., Vickie Taft, Tennessee, Ill., Jeri Jay Tait Gilbert, Bryant, Ala.; two sons, Bob Tait, Macomb, Ill., Lee Tait, Peoria, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Vicki Tait; two sons-in-law, Mark Taft and Davy Gilbert; brother, Harold Wilcox, Glenburn, Maine; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 26 in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Camp officiating. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Bryant, Ala.
CLIFFORD WEATHERS
Clifford Weathers, 86, of Rossville, died May 23, 2002, at East Ridge Hospital. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army and retired from Chattanooga Stove Company. Weathers was preceded in death by his wife, Estel Weathers. Survivors include: sister, Cleo Knipp, Mansfield, Ohio; 27 foster children they raised, which included, Dianna West, Susan Wilborne and Sherry Pell, Rossville, Waymon Howard, Florida and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 26 in Pilgrim's Home Church with the Rev. Rayford Brown, the Rev. Rodney Kinsey and the Rev. Billy Vineyard officiating. Interment was in Pilgrim's Home Cemetery. Arrangements were by Corner Stone Funeral Home in Ider, Ala.
