Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Minnie Lee (Toolie) Kimmons
Services for Minnie Lee (Toolie) Kimmons, 75, 3094 Willow St., Ochlocknee, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2003 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Lee Edwards, pastor officiating, and interment is in Northside Cemetery in Ochlocknee. Active pallbearers are Sherome Gordon, Thesus Gilbert, Kelvin Nixon, James Smith, Shedrick Turner and Eddie Lee Edwards Jr. Honorary pallbearers are co-workers at Waverly Mineral Products. Mrs. Kimmons died March 16 at her residence. Born July 27, 1927 in Ochlocknee, she was a daughter of the late Shelley Kimmons and Jessie Townsend Kimmons. She attended East Ochlocknee School, retired from Waverly Mineral Products and a faithful and lifelong member of Pleasant Grove M.B. Church. Survivors include sisters, Josephine (Sammie Lee) Nixon of Ochlocknee, Pearlie (J.P.) Smith of Thomasville; sons, Avon (Maria) Kimmons of Atlanta, Swanson (Patricia) KImmons Sr. of Thomasville; daughters, Mona (Jerry) Walden, Jessie (Larry) Coleman, Geneen (Michael) Miller all of Ochlocknee; a son, Guedel (Vetrice) Kimmons of Dale City, Va.; a daughter, Mynul Reddick of Ochlocknee; granddaughters, Fresha Irvin, Kaa Kimmons both of Ochlocknee, Chamberly (Marvin) Merritt of Albany; grandsons, Lee Irvin III of Thomasville, Swanson Kimmons Jr. of Monticello, Fla., Frank Williams of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sherome Gordon of Bainbridge, SNTC Kevin (Yaffa) Kimmons of San Diego, Calif.; granddaughter, Shantrelle Reddick of Ochlocknee; grandson, Larry Coleman Jr. of Ochlocknee; granddaughters, Kendra Coleman of Ochlocknee, Sade Kimmons of Dale City; grandsons, Russell Moore of Atlanta, John Reddick Jr. of Ochlocknee, Perez Walden of Ochlocknee; granddaughter, Minarlie Walden of Ochlocknee; grandsons, Shaquille Coleman of Ochlocknee, Randolph Hayward of Tampa, Fla.; granddaughter, Yejenae Roan of Tampa; 11 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Drucilla Clark, Vivian Watson, Alma Grimes, Evalina Thurman, Rita Thurman; godchild, Nicole Dorn; special children in Christ, Aliaia Boone, Darrius Dawson, Quenton Rauls and Ruth Irvin. She was preceded in death by a son, Fabious Kimmons; a sister, Bessie Johnson; and brothers, Essie and Shelley Kimmons. -- Hadley's Funeral Home
Betty B. McGalliard
Services for Betty B. McGalliard of Thomasville are at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003 at First Baptist Church Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Milton C. Gardner, the Rev. Dan Spencer and the Rev. John Rainey will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. McGalliard died March 20 at Plantation Manor. Born July 30, 1927 in Thomasville, she was the daughter of the late Fred Broome Sr. and Annie Broome. She was married to the late Robert McGalliard. She was a member of First Baptist Church, a 1945 graduate of Thomasville High School and retired from the Social Security Administration. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Sandi Davis of Bainbridge; daughter, Sheila Hester; sons and daughter-in-law, Glen and Lavinia Davis and Tommy and Marshall McGalliard all of Thomasville; grandchildren, Rob Mercer of St. Simons Island, Marty Davis of Thomasville, Adrian Davis of Atlanta, Maggie McGalliard, Kellie McGalliard of Thomasville and Andy Davis of Bainbridge; and great-grandchildren, Courtney Mercer and Dawson Davis. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Broome Jr.; and a sister, Florence Anderson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Zola Mae Swain Milo
Services for Zola Mae Swain Milo are at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2003 at House of God Miracle Temple. The Rev. Otis Clark will officiate and Bessie Bennett is the pastor. Interment is in Crestview Cemetery. Active pallbearers are friends of the family. Mrs. Milo died March 16 at Glen-Mor Nursing Home. She was a daughter of the late John and Molly Swain and was married to the late Logan Milo. She had lived most of her life in Cairo. Survivors include her daughters, Ancil Netta Milo of Freeport, N.Y., Juanita (Gerald) Byrden of Cairo; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. -- Weston's Funeral Home
James Edward Smiley
Services for James Edward Smiley, 63, Cairo, are at 11 a.m., March 22, 2003 at St. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Calvary. The Rev. C.J. Henry, pastor, Elder Moses Harrison, presiding and the Rev. George Francis, officiating with interment in St. Luke Cemetery in Reno. Active pallbearers are Greg Gurley, LaWayne Moore, John White Jr., Malcolm Harris, Aaron White and Leran White. Mr. Smiley died March 17 in Thomasville. Born Jan. 13, 1940 in Calvary, he was a son of Ida Mae and the late Leroy Smiley. He was married to Elsie Mae White on April 16, 1957 and she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 2001. He was a truck driver and a member of St. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Jerome E. Smiley of Cairo, Darryl L. Smiley of Reno; daughters, Sandra S. Holley of Tallahassee, Fla., Mary E. Steward of Glennwood, Cheryl D. Smiley of Havana, Fla.; her mother, Ida Mae Smiley of Tallahassee; sister, Alberta Williams; brother, Bobby Smiley of Calvary; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, other relatives and friends. -- Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Minnie Lee (Toolie) Kimmons
Services for Minnie Lee (Toolie) Kimmons, 75, 3094 Willow St., Ochlocknee, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2003 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Lee Edwards, pastor officiating, and interment is in Northside Cemetery in Ochlocknee. Active pallbearers are Sherome Gordon, Thesus Gilbert, Kelvin Nixon, James Smith, Shedrick Turner and Eddie Lee Edwards Jr. Honorary pallbearers are co-workers at Waverly Mineral Products. Mrs. Kimmons died March 16 at her residence. Born July 27, 1927 in Ochlocknee, she was a daughter of the late Shelley Kimmons and Jessie Townsend Kimmons. She attended East Ochlocknee School, retired from Waverly Mineral Products and a faithful and lifelong member of Pleasant Grove M.B. Church. Survivors include sisters, Josephine (Sammie Lee) Nixon of Ochlocknee, Pearlie (J.P.) Smith of Thomasville; sons, Avon (Maria) Kimmons of Atlanta, Swanson (Patricia) KImmons Sr. of Thomasville; daughters, Mona (Jerry) Walden, Jessie (Larry) Coleman, Geneen (Michael) Miller all of Ochlocknee; a son, Guedel (Vetrice) Kimmons of Dale City, Va.; a daughter, Mynul Reddick of Ochlocknee; granddaughters, Fresha Irvin, Kaa Kimmons both of Ochlocknee, Chamberly (Marvin) Merritt of Albany; grandsons, Lee Irvin III of Thomasville, Swanson Kimmons Jr. of Monticello, Fla., Frank Williams of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sherome Gordon of Bainbridge, SNTC Kevin (Yaffa) Kimmons of San Diego, Calif.; granddaughter, Shantrelle Reddick of Ochlocknee; grandson, Larry Coleman Jr. of Ochlocknee; granddaughters, Kendra Coleman of Ochlocknee, Sade Kimmons of Dale City; grandsons, Russell Moore of Atlanta, John Reddick Jr. of Ochlocknee, Perez Walden of Ochlocknee; granddaughter, Minarlie Walden of Ochlocknee; grandsons, Shaquille Coleman of Ochlocknee, Randolph Hayward of Tampa, Fla.; granddaughter, Yejenae Roan of Tampa; 11 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Drucilla Clark, Vivian Watson, Alma Grimes, Evalina Thurman, Rita Thurman; godchild, Nicole Dorn; special children in Christ, Aliaia Boone, Darrius Dawson, Quenton Rauls and Ruth Irvin. She was preceded in death by a son, Fabious Kimmons; a sister, Bessie Johnson; and brothers, Essie and Shelley Kimmons. -- Hadley's Funeral Home
Oliver Wayne Barrett
Graveside services for Oliver Wayne Barrett, 71, Quitman, are at 10 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2003 in Pine Park Cemetery in Cairo with the Rev. Ben D'Amico officiating. Mr. Barrett died Wednesday, April 2 at his residence. Born in Grady County, he was the son of Thomas Littleton and Atherlone Burnum Barrett. He was a retired plantation manager and a member of Northside Baptist Church. He has been a resident of Brooks County for the past 26 years moving from Cairo. He has hosted the fishing rodeo in Brooks County for the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Jean Barrett of Quitman; two daughters, Patricia L. Barrett and Faye (Joey) Redshaw of Quitman; and a son, Gary Wayne Barrett of Quitman; two special granddaughters, Erin and Lauren; three sisters; and four brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center or the Northside Baptist Church building fund. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. -- Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home
William Berry Rudd Jr.
Graveside services for William Berry Rudd Jr. of Metcalf are at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2003 at Horne Cemetery in Metcalfe. The Rev. Charles Parker will officiate. Honorary pallbearers are Olin Horne Jr., Felix Horne, Bob Griner, David Kindred, Clyde Kindred, Tommy Johnson and David Guyton. Mr. Rudd died April 2 at his residence. Born Feb. 10, 1949 in Thomas County, he was the son of the late William Berry Rudd Sr. and Beth Horne Rudd, who survives in Metcalfe. Mr. Rudd was a member of Metcalfe Methodist Church and a army veteran. Other survivors include a daughter, Casey Nichole Harrell; and brother, Andrew Berry Rudd of Monticello, Fla. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betsy Rudd; and a brother, Bill Rudd. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Inc., P.O. Box 1201, Albany, GA 31702 or Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 818 Gordon Ave., Thomasville, GA 31792. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Mary Sallie Phillips Wright
Services for Mary Sallie Phillips Wright, 82, recently of Cabot, Ark., and long-time resident of Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel, with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Hall and the Rev. Will Feland will officiate. Mrs. Wright was born June 16, 1920, the daughter of Vass and Martha Jane Phillips by whom she is predeceased. She was married on Jan. 28, 1942, in Thomasville, to the late Charlie Betts Wright Sr. The couple celebrated 55 years of marriage together. Mary Wright graduated from Thomasville High School in 1939. A charter member of Dawson Street United Methodist Church, Mrs. Wright was active in women's circle groups and mission work of the church. In later years, she enjoyed the companionship and fellowship of Southern Pines Retirement Community, especially the chapel services. For many years Mrs. Wright served as secretary of the W. R. Milton YMCA, watching active children grow and enjoy activities offered at the YMCA. It was a special pleasure for her to meet young people at the YMCA whose parents she had known as YMCA member many years earlier. She was long-term record keeper for the Thomasville Community Chest and, later, the United Way program and was active in Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs when her own children were young. Mr. and Mrs. Wright lost two daughters in infancy. Survivors include her three loving children and their spouses: her daughter Jane and Bill Stephens of Walterboro, S.C.; her son Charlie and Sandra Wright of Jasper; and her daughter, Martha and Will Feland of Cabot, Ark. She also is survived by her much-loved sister, Ruth Mason, her attentive niece, Mabel George and her children, all of Yazoo City, Miss., and a special niece, Patricia Phillips Fricks of Carrollton. The lights of Mary Wright's life were her grandchildren, Will Stephens II, Glen Stephens, Michael Stephens, Delena Suber, Heather Barker, Leighton ''Bucky'' Miller, Price Feland and Nancy Feland. She was specially proud to be a great-grandmother to Holly Rollins, Troy Barker and Angie Stephens. Her sister-in-law, Ruth Phillips, survives her as do many beloved nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Dawson Street United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral chapel. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Oliver Wayne Barrett
Graveside services for Oliver Wayne Barrett, 71, Quitman, are at 10 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2003 in Pine Park Cemetery in Cairo with the Rev. Ben D'Amico officiating. Mr. Barrett died Wednesday, April 2 at his residence. Born in Grady County, he was the son of Thomas Littleton and Atherlone Burnum Barrett. He was a retired plantation manager and a member of Northside Baptist Church. He has been a resident of Brooks County for the past 26 years moving from Cairo. He has hosted the fishing rodeo in Brooks County for the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Jean Barrett of Quitman; two daughters, Patricia L. Barrett and Faye (Joey) Redshaw of Quitman; and a son, Gary Wayne Barrett of Quitman; two special granddaughters, Erin and Lauren; three sisters; and four brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center or the Northside Baptist Church building fund. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. -- Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home
James Luther "Chief" Hester
Services for James Luther "Chief" Hester, 69, 263 Acacia Blvd., Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at Shiloh M.B. Church, 300 Harris St. in Thomasville. The Rev. Curnell Henry pastor officiating and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Mr. Hester died April 3 at Archbold Medical Center. Born March 1, 1934 in Thomasville, he was a son of the late James (Jimmy) and Zeda Adams Hester. He was married to Carolyn Reid Hester. He was a 1950 graduate of Douglass High School, a 1960 graduate of Fort Valley State University, attended Valdosta State University, attended Florida A&M University, attended University of the District of Columbia while residing in Washington, D.C. was employed as a teacher at Howard University. He was a retired teacher, advisor Kappa League, member Thomasville Alumnae Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and member Shiloh M.B. Church. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Reid Hester of Thomasville; daughters, Z. Melodee Hester of Washington, D.C., Rosalynn R. Hester of Simpsonville, S.C.; brother, Harold (Shirley) Hester of Atlanta; sisters, Carol H. Lundy of Thomasville, Brenda H. Padgett, Norma H. Smith both of Cincinnati, Ohio; aunts, Annie H. (Melrose) Walden, Virginia Hester Glenn, Joyce H. Hammonds all of Thomasville, Barbara Hester Robinson of Fayetteville, N.C., Faye Hester Brown of Leary; uncles, Charles Hester of St. Petersburg, Fla., Henry (Alberta) Hester of Thomasville of Thomasville; aunt, Hattie H. Carr of Cincinnati; great-aunt, Agnes Hester Ward of Thomasville; mother-in-law, Gladys Reid of Thomasville; devoted sister-in-law, Ella Mae (Hiram) Sanders of Thomasville; uncle, Ronald Hester of California; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral cortege will assemble at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the residence. -- Hadley's Funeral Home
Thomas Stockeland Nelson
Services for Thomas Stockeland Nelson, of Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at the Allen & Allen Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles Neely will officiate and interment is in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Nelson died April 6 at his residence. The son of the late Cator F. and Estelle Collins Nelson, Mr. Nelson was born on June 20, 1931 in Grady County. On Dec. 26, 1951, he married Lillie Poppell Nelson, who survives. Mr. Nelson retired from truck driving after 28 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Calvary and an Air Force veteran. Other survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie Lynn and Timothy Parker; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Earl and Leanell Nelson; four grandchildren, Jamie Marie Parker, Kimberly Lynn Parker, Christopher Thomas Nelson and Jessica Cathaleen Nelson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Nelson McCall. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Bertie Singletary
Services for Bertie Singletary of Thomasville are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Keith Hill will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Singletary died April 5 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Born Dec. 9, 1902 in Grady County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice Bryant Stokes. In 1930 in Crawfordville, Fla., she married Crum Singletary who preceded her in death. Mrs. Singletary was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a homemaker and entered flowers in the Rose Show for 50 years. Survivors include a son, Henry Singletary of Atlanta; sister, Ruby Stokes of Thomasville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Singletary. Allen & Allen Funeral Home
William "Garry" Vick
Graveside services for William "Garry" Vick, 68, Meigs, are at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at Sunset Cemetery in Meigs. The Rev. Lynn Roberts will officiate. Mr. Vick died April 6 at his residence. Born June 21, 1934 in Colquitt County, he was a son of William Arnold Vick and Edith Clyde Price. Mr. Vick was a self-employed welder and a member of Meigs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Vick of Meigs; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Phil Brady of Meigs; granddaughters, Shannon Pitts of Moultrie, Jamie Godwin of Ochlocknee; grandson, Joe Brady of Cairo; four grandchildren, Landon, Linzee, Chaz and Tucker. The family will receive friends at their residence at 2515 Lower Meigs Rd. in Meigs. -- Timmons Funeral Home
Bill Bailey
Services for Bill Bailey, 58, Adel, are at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the chapel of Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home in Adel. The Rev. John Hendley and the Rev. Nelson Acosta will officiate and interment is in Lenox City Cemetery. Mr. Bailey died Friday, May 23 at his residence. Born Dec. 4, 1944 in Vero Beach, Fla., he was a son of William Adrian Bailey and Oma Jean Thorpe Bailey. He was married to Pearl Condrey Bailey of Adel. He was of the Baptist faith, a truck driver and served in the U.S. Army as paratrooper in Vietnam. He lived in Adel for the past 21 1/2 years. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Condrey Bailey of Adel; a daughter and son-in-law, Felicia and Paul Phelps of Thomasville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Elena Dillard of Norman Park, Ricky and Becky Dillard of Sparks, Alan and Sonya Dillard of Sparks, Randy and Dee Dee Dillard of Adel; parents, William Adrian and Jean Thorpe Bailey of Metcalfe; a sister, Sheila Marshall of Metcalfe; mother-in-law, Melvie Ash of Adel; special trucking buddy, Rambo; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. -- Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home
Charles Thomas (Tommy) Bryan
Services for Charles Thomas (Tommy) Bryan of Pavo are at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003 at First Baptist Church in Thomasville. The Rev. Kevin Odom will officate and interment is in Salem Cemetery. Mr. Bryan died May 21 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 9, 1973 in Thomas County, Ga., he was the son of Marvin and Karen Bryan. He was married to Cassie Bryan. Mr. Bryan was an engineer/fire-medic for Thomas County. He was a member of the Pavo Volunteer Fire Department, a member of The International Association of Firefighters and the Georgia Firefighters Union. Mr. Bryant was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Cassie Bryan; mother, Karen Bryan; father, Marvin Bryan; sons, Scott Burgess, Dalton Burgess and Hunter Burgess of Pavo; brother and sister-in-law, Andy and Amy Bryan, of Crawfordville, Fla.; sister, Krista Dance of Pavo; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Al and Jessica Singletary of Buchanan; nieces, Morgan Dance, Hannah Bryan; nephews, Jacob Bryan, Leighton and Lance Singletary; paternal grandmother, Martyle W. Bryan of Pavo, maternal grandparents, C. R. and Bobbie Summers of Tifton. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Thomas M. Bryan. Memorials may be made to the Georgia Burn Foundation, c/o Thomasville City Fire Department, 100 S. Crawford St., Thomasville, Ga. 31792. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
