Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Lona Mae Thomas
Mrs. Lona Mae Medlin Thomas, age 93 of Ranger, Ga., passed away
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004 at Starcrest of Cartersville, Inc.
Survivors are her brother and sister-in-law, Hayes and Elise Medlin
of Ranger; and sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Gene Peltier of
Florida. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 from
Jerusalem Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry Dean and Johnny Garrison
officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Roper Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Kim Harper
Mrs. Kim Hope Harper, age 38 of Jasper, passed away Oct. 19, 2004
at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Doug Harper of Jasper; sons, Ryan
Douglas and Kyle David Harper, both of Jasper; mother, Ruth McDaniel of Jasper;
brother, Harold McDaniel of Jasper; sisters, JoAnn McDaniel and Frances
Dorsey, both of Jasper, and Nancy Hamrick; grandchild, Aron Douglas
Harper. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 from County
Line Baptist Church with the Revs. Jerry Banks, Calvin Grogan and Joey Buice
officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations to a trust fund for grandson Aron at Jasper Banking
Co.
Norma Larkin
Mrs. Norma Borlaug Larkin, age 74 of Bent Tree, passed away Sunday,
Oct 24, 2004 at Mountainside Medical Center in Jasper.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert Larkin, Bent Tree; son, Scott
Larkin, Statesville, S.C.; daughters, Linda Larkin, Bent Tree, and Gail
Starling, Acworth; brothers, Allen Borlaug, Iowa, Arthur Borlaug, New
Hampton, and Vern Borlaug, California. Five grandchildren and one
great-grandchild also survives.
No memorial service is planned at this time. In lieu of flowers,
contributions can be made in memory of Mrs. Larkin to New Lebanon
Presbyterian Church. Roper Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
Thelma Dover
Mrs. Thelma Dover, age 92 of Jasper, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23,
2004 at Grandview Health Care Center in Jasper.
Survivors include her daughter, Genita Taylor, Jasper; grandchildren,
Cindy Thacker and Linda Dobson, both of Jasper; great-grandchildren,
John Bryant, Kelly Weaver, Katie Poole, Kali Dobson and Clint and Jarrod
Thacker; great-great-grandchildren, Andy and MyKenzie Weaver, Jordan Poole,
Josh, Joseph and Karen Gibson.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 from the
Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with interment in the Long Swamp Baptist Church
Cemetery. The following served as pallbearers: John Bryant, Tony Weaver,
Jody Poole, Clinton, Jarrod and David Thacker. Honorary pallbearer was
Andy Weaver.
Mary Edwards
Mrs. Mary Jane Edwards, age 97 of Ball Ground, passed away on
Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 at Wildwood Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and member
of Gospel Temple Church.
Survivors include her sons, Jack R. Edwards of Ball Ground and
Ireland Edwards of Jasper; sisters, Virginia Cagle of Jasper and Gladys Lobbs
of California. Six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces
and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 from Gospel
Temple Church with the Revs. Don Williams and Tim Logan officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery. Sosebee Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Rev. Samuel Byers
Rev. Samuel Kevin Byers, age 47 of Jasper, passed away Oct. 21,
2004 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
He is survived by his wife, Dixie Byers of Jasper; son, Steven
Aubery Byers of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Julie Marie and Dustin Wagner
of Lilburn; brothers, Charles and Barbara Byers and Roy and Pat Byers, all
of Jasper; grandchild, Tyler Gresham Wagner of Lilburn. He was preceded in
death by a sister, Annette Byers.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 from Long
Swamp Baptist Church with the Revs. Johnny McPherson, Eulon Bruce and Grant
Wade officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were:
Todd, Eric, Elliott and Joey Byers, Al McAllister, Joel McKinney, Randy
Jackson and Ralph Fitts. Roper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Pearl Ray
Mrs. Pearl B. Ray, age 77 of Ball Ground, passed away late
Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2004 at the Canton Nursing Home.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Norma Ray,
Cumming; sister, Ovaline Fields, Clayton Community; and grandchildren,
Chad and Keli Ray.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. from Arbor
Hill Baptist Church (Pickens County) with the Revs. Wayne Long, Greg Long
and Mike Byers officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Ricky and Lee Faucett, Chad Ray, Rudy Tribble, Clint
Byess and J.T. Padgett. Cagle Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jack Patterson
Mr. Jack Patterson, age 72 of Fairmount, passed away Friday, Oct.
15, 2004 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Patterson, Fairmount; sons,
Daniel Patterson, Blue Ridge, David and Doug Patterson, both of Fairmount, and
Dickie Patterson, Jasper; brothers, Ben and Jerry Patterson, both of Jasper;
sisters, Mary Sue Parker and Rebecca Patterson, both of Jasper. Several
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel
of Cagle Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Lawrence and Von Hinton
officiating. Entombment was in Sunrise Memorial Gardens Chapel
Mausoleum.
Pallbearers were: Jeff and Drew Patterson, Marshall Mullins, Byron
Long, Joey Fellows, Tony Grant, Joey and Jamie Fleming. Honorary pallbearers
were members of the Pickens County Sheriffıs Department. Cagle Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
Jack Tarkenton
Mr. Jack B. Tarkenton, age 56 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, Oct. 16,
2004. Mr. Tarkenton worked for Jectar Buildings in Jasper, Ga.
Survivors include his son, Jason Tarkenton, Cumming; daughter and
son-in-law, Tonya and True Hewitt of Alpharetta; brother and sister-in-law,
Fred and Jackie Tarkenton, Grayson. A number of other relatives also
survive.
The body was cremated and a memorial service will be held on
Thursday, Oct. 21 beginning at 3 p.m. at 929 Cove Springs in front of the
waterfalls. Ingram Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Drucilla Burgess
Mrs. Drucilla Waldrop Burgess, age 85 of Jasper, passed away Friday,
Oct. 15, 2004 at Mountainside Medical Center in Jasper.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Tom Wallace;
son, Charles Burgess; grandchildren, Vickie and Wayne Schmidt, Greg and
Valarie Burgess, Gary and Amy Burgess, Amberly and Richie Brown and Chris
and Melissa Wallace; great-grandchildren, Lindsey Burgess, Holly Schmidt,
Vallon Burgess, Cameron and Tate Brown.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Chapel of Roper
Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles O. Walker and Dr. Charlie Boggan
officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. The family did
accept flowers or contributions may be made to Jasper First Baptist Church
Building Fund.
Joseph Stein
Joseph H. Stein, age 85 of Lawrenceville, Ga., originally from
Buffalo, N.Y., passed away Oct. 17, 2004.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathleen. Other survivors
include his daughter, Mary L. Willis; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph H. and
Trudy Stein, Jr.; sisters, Mary Ann OıBrian, Grace Emerson and Rosemary
Schaefer; brother, Herbert Stein; grandchildren, John, Paul and Michael
Stein, Amy and Karen Willis. Five great-grandchildren also survive.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at St.
Lawrence Catholic Church. The family will receive friends immediately
following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.
Lawrence Catholic Church, 319 Grayson Hwy., Lawrenceville, Ga. 30045. Tom M.
Wages Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Nichols
Mrs. Shirley C. Nichols, age 87 of Talking Rock, passed away Monday
morning, Oct. 18, 2004 at Grandview Health Care Center.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lamar and Linda Nichols,
Talking Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Coy Lowe, Talking Rock;
sister, Norma Jean Willingham, Tate; grandchildren, Kim Hendrix, Steve and
Mark Lowe, Tim Nichols, Tammy Brown, Tina Craig and Denver Burel; and
great-grandchildren, Brandon and Lindsey Stone, Ashley and Tyler Craig,
Greta and Addie Nichols, Morgan Hendrix, Tucker Lowe, Travis Brown and Chris
Tucker.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. from the
Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Revs. Larry Kelly, Joe Wigington and
Steve Lowe officiating. Interment was in the Cagle-Darnell Cemetery in
Talking Rock. Pallbearers were: Tim Nichols, Mark Lowe, Pat Hendrix, Donnie
Craig, Tony Brown, Brandon Stone and Tyler Craig. The family did receive
flowers or donations may be made to the Joy House or Talking Rock First Baptist Church.
Lorine Brumbalow
Mrs. Lorine Brumbalow, age 66 of Jasper, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17,
2004 at Mountainside Medical Center.
Survivors include her step-mother, Dell Poole, Ball Ground; sons, Wesley
W. Jordan and Wendell Brumbalow, both of Jasper; daughters, Wendy Stanfield
and Wansley Wood, both of Jasper, and Wanda Young, Glencoe, Al.; brothers,
John Poole, Ball Ground, Richard Poole, Jasper, Alvin Poole, Marble Hill,
and Perry Poole, Orlando, Fl.; sisters, Jewell Martin and Nancy Poole, both
of Canton, Sandy Beasley, Atlanta, and Ann Burel, Ball Ground. Fourteen
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. from the
Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with interment in the Peaceful Mountain
Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Ryan Miller, Kevin Nicholson, Shiloh Stanfield,
Austin Reeves, Terry Martin and Tommy Ray. The family did accept flowers or
donations may be made to assist with the funeral expenses.
Eva Sewell
Mrs. Eva Cape Sewell, age 89 of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11,
2004. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Mrs. Sewell
was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. J.T. Sewell, and
daughter-in-law, Patricia Sewell.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Loy Pruitt,
Cumming; son, Morris J. Sewell, Cumming; grandchildren, Leslie Robin Ayers
and Lori Pruitt Chester, both of Cumming; great-grandchildren, Chris Ayers
and Harley Chester; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Betty Cape, Loy
Cape, Thad and Loyce Cape and Carolyn Cape; sisters, Lora Collett and Lottie
Sewell; brother- and sister-in-law, Carl and Sarah Sewell. Nieces, nephews
and other relatives also survive.
The funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. from Mt. Pisgah
Baptist Church with the Revs. Randy Richards and Clyde Boling
officiating.
Interment will be in the church cemetery. Ingram Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements.
Jessie and Albert Boutin
Jessie A. (Johnson) Boutin, 80, was born August 31, 1924 in
Lewisburg, Mississippi, and died September 25, 2004. She is survived by two sisters:
Jackie Harwell and Dorothy Kem .Jessie graduated from Whitehaven MS High School, obtained a pilotıs
license (a rare thing then for a woman) and traveled to Seattle Wa. to help
the war effort and find adventure.
What she found was Albert and married him on September 24, 1947. She
continued to seek out adventure throughout her life by raising seven
children, working hard at whatever she did, traveling the country and flying
through the air in planes, balloons and a parachute.
She had class and style and in early September greatly enjoyed a visit
to Anchorage and a 7-day Alaskan cruise. But her frail body couldnıt keep up
with her strong spirit and her body gave out on a stop in San
Francisco, Ca. on her way back to the Georgia mountains.
Albert E. Boutin, 84, was born March 31, 1920, in La Crosse, Wi. and
died September 27, 2004. He is survived by three brothers, Ward, Dean and
Dallas, with one, Ronald, passing before him; and four sisters, Delores
Martinson, Verna Skaalerud, Mary Lou Packard and Cheryl Elfrink.
He graduated from Brooten High School and soon joined the Navy to serve
in the South Pacific during WWII.
After the war, he spent many years riding the rails working long hours
for the Great Northern RR. A train accident in 1969 ended his RR
career and he and Jessie bought and ran the Viking Motel in Willmar.
Jessie and Al spent their last few years in Jasper, Ga. where he spent
his time attending as many yard sales as possible looking for a good deal on
something he might need someday. He was active and strong and always
trying to make something useful out of something that wasnıt.
He also enjoyed the trip to Alaska with his wife, the Southern
Belle that he loved dearly. After she passed, it took two days for the
reality to set in and he died quickly of a broken heart.
Albert and Jessie had seven children, Tom, Claire, John, Robert, Rick,
Margaret and Gail. They loved their eight surviving grandchildren,
Cari, Neil, Ellie, Adam, Salena, Alison, Matt and James and one, Eric, that
passed before them.
They lived many years in Minnesota (Minneapolis and Willmar) as
well as Arkansas and Mississippi before retiring to Georgia.
They were cremated in California and had a beautiful service at Jessieıs
faithful church, Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jasper.
As they requested to be sprinkled in the ocean and 'someplace
pretty,' their children will put them together off the coast of Key West at a
later date.
Of course they will be missed; however, we should all remember their
full and happy lives and that they went out in style with travel, fun and
many desserts.
