Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. Charles Edwin Matson
Mr. Charles Edwin Matson, 51, of Thomaston died May 11, 1999 at his home.
Mr. Matson was born Sept. 15, 1947 in Albany.
The funeral will be Thursday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Peachtree City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with Ken Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Candace Matson of Thomaston; mother, Ruby Matson Brame of Newnan; daughters, Brandi Huddleston of Newnan, Britni Matson, Brooke Matson, both of Thomaston, Bri Roden of Hampton; son, Jarom Matson of Thomaston; brothers, John Matson of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Ken Matson, of Aston, Pa.; and grandchildren, Lexi Easterwood, Colby Huddleston, Hunter Roden and Justin Roden.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Louise Roberts Spence
Mrs. Louise Roberts Spence, 88, of LaGrange died May 11, 1999 at her home.
Born Feb. 19, 1911 in Washington County, Mrs. Spence was the daughter of the late Augustus and Sarah Webster Roberts. She attended Georgia Southern College and was a graduate of Mercer University in Macon.
Mrs. Spence was a teacher for 47 years, retiring from the Fulton County School System. She was a member of New Life Christian Center in LaGrange and a former member of Dogwood Hills Baptist Church in East Point.
Mrs. Spence was former president of the West End Pilot Club in Atlanta and a former member of the Garden Club of Atlanta and the Woman's Club of Atlanta.
The funeral will be Thursday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, with Pastor Conrad DeFriese officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Donna S. Parker of LaGrange, Beverly and Ken Tarleton of Jonesboro; sisters, Helen Brannen, Lenora Dyar, both of Athens, Hannah Bradley of Greensboro, Mary Nell Green of Atlanta; and granddaughter, Beth Briggs of LaGrange.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Anne Wolfe Dykes Holland
Mrs. Anne Wolfe Dykes Holland, 58, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Newnan, died May 11, 1999 at her home.
Born Sept. 17, 1940 in Rome, Mrs. Dykes-Holland was the daughter of the late E.C. Wolfe and the wife of the late Reuben Owen (Tony) Dykes III. She was a graduate of Dalton High School and Georgia State College for Women and was retired from M.F. Cole Insurance-Mutual of New York in Newnan.
Mrs. Dykes-Holland was a member of First United Methodist Church and a past member of Newnan Country Club, Newnan Elks Club and the Newnan Junior Service League.
A graveside service will be Saturday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors Friday from 7-9 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
Survivors include her children, Mrs. Hayne (Missy) Dykes Thornton of Tallahassee, Fla., Reuben Owen Dykes IV of Atlanta; mother, Mrs. Edward Clyde Wolfe of Birmingham; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Arthur Wolfe of Birmingham; nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be made to Wiggins House Women's and Children's Homeless Shelter in care of St. Mark Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga., 30308.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Harry S. Adcock
Mr. Harry S. Adcock, 53, of Aaron Young Road in Newnan died May 13, 1999 at his home.
Born Aug. 8, 1945 in Coweta County, Mr. Adcock was the son of the late Catherine Stubbs Adcock and Harold Adcock and the grandson of the late Jimel Johnson. He was a fabricator with McKenny's and a veteran.
A memorial service will be Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Priester officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Adcock of Newnan; stepfather, Keith Howard of Woodbury; son, Jay Adcock, Jon Adcock, both of Newnan; brothers, Billy (Diane) Adcock of Senoia, Boyd "Buddy" (Shelia) Adcock of Tyrone; and sister, Mary Ellen (Richard) Crockett of Greenville.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Ella Richmond
Mrs. Ella Richmond, 86, of Witcher Road in Newnan died May 14, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born Nov. 25, 1912 in St. Charles, Minn., Mrs. Richmond was the wife of the late Earl Walter Richmond and the daughter of the late Thomas Burns and Katherine Fox Burns. She was a homemaker.
The funeral will be held later.
Survivors include her sons, James T. (Mary Anne) Emeott of Newnan, Gerald E. (Grace) Richmond of Chesaning, Minn., Melvin L. (Eileen) Richmond of AuGres, Minn.; daughters, Mrs. Frank (Betty) O'Brien of Port Charlotte, Fla., Mrs. Don (Carol) Shindorf of Brent, Minn., Mrs. Larry (Barbara0 Weber of Wellston, Minn.; brother, Fredrick Burns of Indiana; sister, Lavina Howe of Englewood, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Shepherd Spinal Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, N.W., Atlanta, Ga., 30365.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Ethel Wynn
Mrs. Ethel Wynn, 88, of Rowe Road in Senoia died May 13, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born Sept. 22, 1910 in Henry County, Mrs. Wynn was the wife of the late Frank Wynn and the daughter of the late James Sanders and Minnie Duncan Sanders. She was a homemaker.
A graveside service will be Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at Berea Cemetery in Hampton, with the Rev. Carolyn Evans officiating.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Byrom, Brenda Day, both of Senoia, Frankie Pope of East Point; sisters, Billie McCard of Jonesboro, Margie Scott of Riverdale; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
May 16, 1999
Mr. Harry S. Adcock
Mr. Harry S. Adcock, 53, of Aaron Young Road in Newnan died May 13, 1999 at his home.
Born Aug. 8, 1945 in Coweta County, Mr. Adcock was the son of the late Catherine Stubbs Adcock and Harold Adcock and the grandson of the late Jimel Johnson. He was a fabricator with McKenny's and a veteran.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 15, at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Priester officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Adcock of Newnan; stepfather, Keith Howard of Woodbury; son, Jay Adcock, Jon Adcock, both of Newnan; brothers, Billy (Diane) Adcock of Senoia, Boyd "Buddy" (Shelia) Adcock of Tyrone; and sister, Mary Ellen (Richard) Crockett of Greenville.
Memorial contributions can be made to Shepherd Spinal Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, N.W., Atlanta, Ga., 30365.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
The Rev. Morris L. Carter
The Rev. Morris L. Carter, 53, of LaGrange died May 14, 1999 at West Georgia Medical Center on LaGrange.
Born March 28, 1946 in Troup County, the Rev. Carter was the son of the late Miles and Katie Doles Carter. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Chase Carter.
The Rev. Carter was former pastor of West Point Church of God and Rocky Mount Church of God and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Hogansville. He was retired from Adams Transport.
The funeral will be Monday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Floyd Brand officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens on LaGrange.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Veal Carter of LaGrange; sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Sharon Carter, John and Sherry Carter, all of LaGrange; brother, Charles Carter of LaGrange; and grandchildren, Matthew Carter, Miracle Carter, Taylor Carter, Abi Carter, Kattie Carter, Dusty Carter and Austin Carter.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson
Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson, 56, of Freeman Road in Newnan died May 14, 1999 at his home.
Born Nov. 1, 1942 in Coweta County, Mr. Johnson was a building contractor.
The funeral will be Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Rebecca Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Donna) Sheppard of Newnan, Debra Patterson and Mark Addison of Clem; son, David E. Johnson of Newnan; sister, Kathryn Winkles of Newnan; brother, Larry C. Johnson of Newnan; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
Jones Funeral Service, Newnan.
Mrs. Betty Sue Lyon
Mrs. Betty Sue Lyon, 70, of LaGrange died May 14, 1999 at Hospice LaGrange.
Born July 30, 1928 in LaGrange, Mrs. Lyon was the daughter of the late John Hunter Jenkins and Myrtle Howard Jenkins. She was retired from civil service as a payroll supervisor and was a member of Trinty United Methodist Church in LaGrange and a member of United Methodist Women.
The funeral will be Monday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Brackman officiating. Burial will follow at Grantville Cemetery.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Sandy Young of LaGrange; brother, James Jenkins of LaGrange; grandchildren, Andy Young, Katie Young, Christian Young, all of LaGrange; nephews, Steve Beckham of Mableton, James Beckham of Walnut Grove, Mo.; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Ella Richmond
Mrs. Ella Richmond, 86, of Witcher Road in Newnan died May 14, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born Nov. 25, 1912 in St. Charles, Mich., Mrs. Richmond was the wife of the late Earl Walter Richmond and the daughter of the late Thomas Burns and Katherine Fox Burns. She was a homemaker.
The funeral will be held later.
Survivors include her sons, James T. (Mary Anne) Emeott of Newnan, Gerald E. (Grace) Richmond of Chesaning, Mich., Melvin L. (Eileen) Richmond of AuGres, Mich.; daughters, Mrs. Frank (Betty) O'Brien of Port Charlotte, Fla., Mrs. Don (Carol) Shindorf of Brent, Mich., Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Weber of Wellston, Mich.; brother, Fredrick Burns of Indiana; sister, Lavina Howe of Englewood, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
May 18, 1999
Mr. Harry S. Adcock
Mr. Harry S. Adcock, 53, of Aaron Young Road in Newnan died May 13, 1999 at his home.
Born Aug. 8, 1945 in Coweta County, Mr. Adcock was the son of the late Catherine Stubbs Adcock and Harold Adcock and the grandson of the late Jimel Johnson. He was a fabricator with McKenny's and was retired from the Army National Guard.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 15, at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Priester officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Adcock of Newnan; stepfather, Keith Howard of Woodbury; sons, Jay Adcock, Jon Adcock, both of Newnan; brothers, Billy (Diane) Adcock of Senoia, Boyd "Buddy" (Shella) Adcock of Tyrone and Bruce Cooke of LaGrange; and sisters, Mary Ellen (Richard) Crockett of Greenville, Ga., and Sharon (David) Boykin of Peachtree City; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Aaron and Inez Young of Newnan.
Memorial contributions can be made to Shepherd Spinal Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, N.W., Atlanta, Ga., 30365.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Laura L. Arnold
Mrs. Laura L. Arnold, 53, of Newnan died May 14, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Arnold was born Sept. 11, 1945 in Coweta County. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church, Shenandoah, and was employed by Porex Scientific Inc. for several years.
A funeral will be Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 2 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. Rufus Smith officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Farmer and other ministers. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pall bearers will be nephews and family friends.
Surviving are her children, Gwen A. Arnold (friend-Clyde Williams) and Tracy Arnold (friend-Stacy Johnson); six sisters, Alice Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Mack (Daisy) Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Shirley) Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Lillia) Arnold, Geraldine Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Mary) Barnes; three brothers, Calvin Arnold, Delvine Arnold and Tommy Arnold; five grandchildren, Reginald, Lawrence, Jaleesa, Stacy and Shunterra; a special niece, Cherrie Godfrey; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cook, Ms. Dollie Gates, Ms. Louise Darden, Ms. Mildred Arnold, Ms. Joyce Arnold, Mr. Curtis Arnold and Ms. Ada Arnold; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson
Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson, 56, of Newnan died at his home Friday, May 14, 1999.
Mr. Johnson was a building contractor and a resident of the Sargent community. He enjoyed repairing automobile engines, fishing and wood working.
A funeral was Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Rebecca Johnson, daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Donna) Sheppard of Newnan, Ms. Debra Patterson and Mark Addison of Clem; son, David E. Johnson of Newnan; mother, Mrs. Burlar Arterburn; sister, Mrs. Kathryn Winkles of Newnan; brother, Larry C. Johnson of Newnan; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan.
May 19, 1999
Mr. Joel M. "Joe" Proctor
Mr. Joel M. "Joe" Proctor, 90, of Sargent died May 18, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Proctor was retired from Arnall Mills and was a past deacon at New Lebanon Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Ellis Proctor.
The funeral will be Thursday, May 20, at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jimmy Flemming and the Rev. Clarence Burnaham officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 7-9 Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Zola Proctor; daughters, Mrs. John (Elsie) Lee of Frostproof, Fla., Mrs. Bobby (Betty Jo) Bearden of Sargent; sons and daughters-in-law, Joel M. (Kathleen) Proctor Jr. of Newnan, Lonnie (Donna) Proctor of Mobile, Ala.; brother, Bobby Proctor of Palmetto; sisters, Louise Willingham of Sargent, Mary Lou Denney and Bernice Crider, both of Franklin; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Ruby Pearl Harris Shaw
Mrs. Ruby Pearl Harris Shaw, 85, of Morrow died May 15, 1999 at South Fulton Hospital.
Born Dec. 25, 1913 in Jonesboro, Mrs. Shaw was the widow of Fussy Wallace Shaw and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
The funeral was Tuesday, May 18, at at Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel in Stockbridge, with the Rev. Winston Skinner officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge.
Survivors include her sons, Lewis E. Shaw, Thomas and Judy Shaw, all of Gay, Calvin and Marsha Shaw of College Park; and sister, Molly Scott of Tyrone.
Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge.
Mr. Walter James Sutton
Mr. Walter James Sutton, 83, of Newnan died May 17, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Born April 5, 1916 in Lanette, Ala., Mr. Sutton was the son of the late John Rufus Sutton and Henrietta Caswell and the husband of the late Sarah Jewell Sutton. He was preceded in death by brother, Frederick Sutton.
Mr. Sutton was a retired machinist with Douglas and Lomason Company with 28 years of service. He was U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of East Newnan Baptist Church.
The funeral will be Wednesday, May 19, at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Willard Dean officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, with Howard Brown, Morgan Couch, Joel Neill, Chris Schlicting, Marty Rogers and Doug Neely as pallbearers.
Survivors include his son, Stanley and Phyllis Sutton of Newnan; sisters, Sarah Neely, Margaret and Leland Rogers, all of Sharpsburg; brothers, Curtis and Evelyn Sutton of Apache Junction, Ariz., Robert and Pat Sutton of Punta Gorda, Fla.; grandchildren, Jimmy and Angie Sutton, Lisa and Barry Beall, Chris and Amy Sutton, all of Newnan, Terry and Jennifer Sutton of Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; and eight grandchildren.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
May 20, 1999
Mrs. Carol Ann Alexander
Mrs. Carol Ann Alexander, 62, of Wagon Wheel Trail in Senoia died May 16, 1999 following a car accident in Turin.
Her husband, Mr. Charles Ronald Alexander, died in the same accident.
Born July 1, 1936 in Chillicothe, Ohio, Mrs. Alexander was the daughter of the late Lyle M. Valentine.
A memorial service will be Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Chillicothe. A private burial will be held at a later time.
Survivors include her mother, Jeanette E. Miller Valentine; daughter, Beth Ann Smith of Bowling Green, Ohio; sons, Mark D. Yearling of Roy, Utah, James P. Schuck of Columbus Ohio; sister, Barbara Hebel of Decatur, Ill.; brother, Robert Lyle Valentine of Chillicothe; three stepchildren; six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mr. Charles Ronald "Ron" Alexander
Mr. Charles Ronald "Ron" Alexander, 65, of Wagon Wheel Trail in Senoia died May 16, 1999 following a car accident in Senoia.
His wife, Carol Ann Alexander, died in the same accident.
Born April 16, 1934 in Hillsboro, Ohio, Mr. Alexander was the son of the late Harold Malcolm Alexander. He was a retired Eastern Airlines pilot and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Mr. Alexander was a member of Senoia Masonic Lodge #82 F&AM.
A graveside service will be Thursday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at Carroll Memory Gardens in Carroll County, with Minister Joey Mullins officiating. American Legion Post #143 will present the flag at the burial service.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Jan Alexander and Joe Ulmer of Orlando, Fla., Ronda and Minister Allen Howard of Carrollton, Joy and Gary Roebuck of Sneed, Ala.; stepchildren, Mark and Michelle Yearling of Roy, Utah, Beth Ann Smith of Bowling Green, Ohio, Jim Schuck of Columbus, Ohio; mother, Ida Elicia Hubbard Alexander of Newnan; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton.
Mrs. Bertha Wallace Thurston
Mrs. Bertha Wallace Thurston, 92, died May 18, 1999 at Canton Care Center in North Carolina.
A native of Carroll County, Mrs. Thurston was the daughter of the late Wilber and Molly Price Wallace and the wife of the late James Douglas Thurston. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen I. Storey, who died last week.
Mrs. Thurston worked in the spinner room at Newnan Cotton Mill for 50 years and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Carrollton.
The funeral will be Friday, March 21, at 2 p.m. from Pleasant View Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 20, from 7-9 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
Survivors include her son, Edward E. Thurston of Canton, N.C.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Paula S. Christy
Mrs. Paula S. Christy of Newnan died May 20, 1999 at her home.
Born in Tennessee, Mrs. Christy was a homemaker.
A graveside service will be Saturday, May 22, at 10 a.m. at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park, with Chaplain Amy Greene officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Francis Christy of Newnan; daughters, Carol Boggs of Newnan, Ann Cobb of Forest Park; sons, James F. Christy of Bowdon, Earl Daniel of Forest Park; stepmother, Geneva Daniel of Forest Park; sister, Esther Ward of Florida and 10 grandchildren.
Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park.
Mr. John B. Ball
Mr. John B. Ball, of Newnan died May 20, 1999 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
A graveside service will be Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at Dent Chapel AME Church Cemetery in Newnan.
Survivors include his brother, Oliver Ball; and nieces, Winnie Cook and Virginia Thompkins of Newnan.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
