Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Margaret Virginia Calloway Copeland
Services for Margaret Virginia Calloway Copeland, 75, of Tallahassee, Fla., are at noon, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Tallahassee. The Rev. R. B. Holmes Jr., pastor officiating, and interment is in Culley MeadowWood Cemetery in Tallahassee. Mrs. Copeland died Feb. 20 at Tallahassee Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. Born May 9, 1928 in Cuthbert, Ga., she was a daughter of Frank Calloway and Clara Brown Calloway. She was a teacher and had lived in Tallahassee for 30 years. She was a graduate of Washington High School in Cairo. She entered Savannah State College in Savannah and completed her freshman year there. She returned to college and earned a bachelor of science degree and master's of science degree from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. In 1972, she was awarded a Fulbright scholarship through Valdosta State College in Valdosta. This afforded her opportunity to study in the country of India for three months. She also traveled to China. For several summers, she attended in-service programs in science and mathematics at Albany State College in Albany. She was a previous member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Cairo under the leadership of the Rev. R. C. Crouch. Mrs. Copeland joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. C. K. Steele and became active in the Women's Sunday School Class, Missionary Society Ministry, Upper Room Support Ministry for Bethel Christian Academy, Pastor's Support Ministry and the Inspirational Choir. Survivors include a daughter, Lovoria J. Copeland Stennett Ofuani of Tallahassee; grandson, Marcus Marchand Stennett (Yvette) of Tallahassee; great-grandson, Anderson Jordan Stennett of Tallahassee; beloved niece, Jennifer Babelroth Adams (Forrest) of Tallahassee; godson, Dr. Rufus Ellis of Tallahassee; step-grandsons, Roberto Stennett, Carlos Antonio Stennett both of Orlando, Fla.; aunts, Minnie Williams, Clifford Mae Brown both of Whigham; cousins, Vassie Donald, Louise (Walter) Ford both of Panama City, Fla., Joshua "Andy" Devine of Pensacola, Fla.; and a host of other very dear relatives and friends. The viewing is from 11 a.m. until closing Thursday at Cloud and Son Funeral Home in Cairo and on Friday the viewing is at Strong & Jones Funeral Home in Tallahassee. -- Cloud and Son Funeral Home
Florine Mathis
Services for Florine Mathis, 88, 1212 South St., Thomasville, are at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at Clifford Temple CME Church, 510 Lester St. The Rev. Alvin R. Williams, pastor, and the Rev. E. Virgil, officiating. Interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Larry Wright, Melvin Wright, Russell Le Wright, Ivan Boykin, Femi Aderupatan and Ronald Wright. Mrs. Mathis died Feb. 21 at Archbold Medical Center. Born Oct. 22, 1915 in Barwick, she was a daughter of the late Madison and Loma Jones. She was married to Flint Mathis who preceded her in death in March 1991. She was a homemaker and a member of Clifford Temple CME Church. Survivors include a son, Charlie W. Mathis (Frances) of Albany; daughters, Gloria Crawford of Thomasville, Loma Lindsey (Ted) of Tampa, Fla.; sons, Price Mathis of Philadelphia, Pa., Flint Mathis Jr. (Pamela) of Enterprise, Ala.; sisters, Lottie Mae Head of Patterson, N.J., Marianna O'Neal of Newark, N.J., Thelma Brown of Louisville, Ky.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The viewing is from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home with a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. The viewing is from 11:30 a.m. Thursday until the service at the church. The funeral procession will assemble at 11:45 a.m. Thursday at 1212 South St. -- Hadley's Funeral Home
Annie Ruth Teal
Services for Annie Ruth Teal of Thomasville are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Kevin Odom will officiate and interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark McKenzie, Johnny Stevens, Michael Alford, Freddie Todd, Kevin Godwin and Randy Wyckoff. Mrs. Teal died Feb. 23 at her residence. Born Sept. 23, 1923 in Thomas County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Ida Jackson Davis. She was married to Charlie Teal who preceded her in death. Mrs. Teal was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Sharon Lynn Snow and Kathy Ruth Tatum both of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; son, Thomas Nathaniel Hough; sisters, Shirley Parker of Tallahassee, Fla., Eunice Southerland of Thomasville; aunt, Irene Manning; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Teal also gave birth to Barbara, Charles and Johnny Griner. A daughter, Kathleen Teresa Hough; great-granddaughter, Kaylee Hough; sisters, Gussie Davis and Pauline McKenzie; and brother, Loyd Davis, also preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Waver Davis Willis
Services for Waver Davis Willis of Cairo, are at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at Pine Park Baptist Church. The Rev. Billy Majors and the Rev. Gordon Cloud will officiate and interment will follow at 4:30 p.m. in Colquitt, Ga. Pallbearers are David Osgatharp, Neal Dunlap, Stacy Glover, Michael Washington, Albert Smith and Jody Bishop. Ms. Willis died Feb. 23 at her residence. Born May 4, 1933 in Colquitt, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Duncan Davis and Edie Mae Davis. Survivors include daughter, Sharon Willis Grace of Oxford, Miss.; sons, Greg Willis and Jack Willis, Jr., of Cairo; brothers, Eugene Davis of Atlanta, Leon Davis of Woodstock; nieces, Vickie Pearson of Oakfield, Debbie Pallone of Woodstock; nephews, Ferrell Davis of Colquitt, Wayne Davis, of Albany; granddaughters, Brittany Grace, Courtney Grace both of Oxford, Hannah Willis of Cairo; grandsons, Steven Grace of Oxford and Justin Willis of Cairo. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 818 Gordon Ave., Thomasville, Ga. 31792. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Martha Scott Bran
Services for Martha Scott Bran, 53, of Cairo are at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Redeeming Life Fellowship Church in Cairo. Pastor Marshal Collins and Bishop Kelvin Hindsman will officiate, and interment will be in Crestveiw Cemetery following the service. Bran died Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Archbold Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Born June 11, 1951 in Grady County, she was the daughter of Cleveland and Margaret Scott. Bran was a lifetime resident of Cairo where she worked as a laborer and was married to Salvador Bran. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia (Derek) James, and three sons, Richard (Marilyn) King, Eric (Tori) King and Hollis King, all of Cairo; four brothers, Cleveland (Barbara) Scott, Jr. of Thomasville, Joseph (Vera) Scott of Whigham, Robert (Ruby Nell) Scott and Freddie (Angie) Scott, both of Cairo; a sister, Mary Scott of Cairo; a special niece, Katherine Thomas; four aunts, Shirley Ruth Simmons of Daytona Beach, Fla., Reatha Stephens of East Orange, N.J.; two uncles, Ester Lener Thomas and Woodrow Thomas, both of Chester, P.A.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Cloud & Son Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. -- Cloud & Son Funeral Home
E. Bobby Evans
Services for E. Bobby Evans, 69, of Bainbridge are at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Morningside Baptist church in Bainbridge, where he was a member. Interment will be in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Evans died Thursday, April 1, 2004. Born April 14, 1934, in Dade County Fla., he was the son of Clarence A. Evans and Hattie Downing Evans. He graduated from Pavo High School, then went on to serve in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a service engineer with Miller Hydro. On July 30, 1959, he married Patricia Dawn NeSmith, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Steve Evans of Columbus, and Richard Evans of Buford; a daughter, Gina E. Putman of Ellijay; three sisters, Audrey Manley of Barwick, Emily Giles of Moultrie and Gladys Reeves of Arlington; three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 2, at Ivey Funeral Home. -- Ivey Funeral Home
Sylvia Annette Odom Nixon
Services for Sylvia Annette Odom Nixon, 65, of Blakely are at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Southside Baptist Church in Blakely, where she was a member. The Rev. George Atherholt will officiate and interment will be in Meigs City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday. Active pallbearers will be Lavon Odom, Dan Williams, Brooks Wolowinski, Eric Horton, Jason Odom, Barry Duke, Derrell Freeman, David Odom, Greg Odom, and Mike Odom. Nixon died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at her residence in Blakely. Born Nov. 14, 1938 in Bainbridge, she was the daughter of the late James L. Odom and Sarah Euretha Dollar Odom. Nixon worked as office manager of Goldkist for 25 years and was married to Wilmer Harrison Nixon, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Dedra and Mike Carter of Sylvester, and Sheri Bearden of Calhoun; one son and daughter-in-law, Guy and Sebrina Nixon of Cutoff, La.; three sisters, Gloria Tedder of Blakely, Virgeline Duke of Albany and Sandra Eaton of Morgan; three brothers, Louette Odom of Arlington, Willard Odom of Arlington and Larry Odom of Wichita Falls,Tex.; grandchildren Josh Bearden of Calhoun and Andrew Carter of Sylvester. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m. -- Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home, Inc.
Margie Ann Pollock
Services for Margie Ann Pollock, 57, of Cairo are at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Union Grove Baptist Church in Mitchell County, where she was a member. The Rev. Colburn Hobbs and the Rev. Milton Gardner will officiate and interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery following the services. Active pallbearers will be Roland Pollock, Denzil Chapman, Mike Newsome, Warren Humphries, Ed Green, and Jeems Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be David Chambliss, Eugene Pollock, Thomas Wells, Clarence Pollock, Marvin Cameron, and Denver Waters. Mrs. Pollock died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 in Cairo. Born Sept. 20, 1946 in Grady County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lynn and Margaret Brady Womble. Mrs. Pollock resided in Cairo where she worked as a nurse. On June 6, 1964, she married Hugh Lee Pollock, Jr., who survives. Other survivors include sons Gary Pollock and wife, Paige of Tifton, Scott Pollock and wife Melissa of Sherwood, Ariz., Allie and Brett Pollock of Forsyth; sisters Betty Hawthorne of Gordon, Jackie Clark of Cairo, and Shirley Davis of Cairo; a host of friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Samantha Ann Pollock. Family will have visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 2, at Clark Funeral Home. -- Clark Funeral Home
Bobby Allan Young
Services for Bobby Allan Young of Ray City, are at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. Apostle Erlean Douglas will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Young died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at his residence. Born Dec. 22, 1988 in Thomasville, he was the son of Brenda Smith Joiner and Steve Young. Survivors include his mother Brenda Smith Joiner of Ray City; father, Steve Young of Thomasville; brothers, Steven Joiner of Nicholls, Jason Joiner; sister, Amanda Joiner; grandparents, Louise and Lonnie Pate, all of Ray City; grandmother, Shirley Gaskin of Ochlocknee; several cousins, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 3. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Charles Hansell Patten Duff Jr.
Services for Charles Hansell Patten Duff Jr., of Valdosta are at 2 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2004 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. Interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Duff died April 6 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. Born May 4, 1956 in Thomasville, he was the son of the late Charles Hansell Patten Duff Sr. and Nellie Mae Ham Duff. Survivors include his sister, Blair Simpson; brother-in-law, Darrell Simpson; niece, Cheyanna Simpson; nephews, Logan Simpson and Devin Simpson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Harriette Doris Hawthorne
Services for Harriette Doris Hawthorne, 1409 Magnolia St., of Thomasville, are at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2004 at First Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. I.L. Mullins will officiate and interment is in Crestview Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are deacons from First Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Hawthorne died April 2 at Archbold Medical Center. Born in Grady County, she was a daughter of the late Lavina and Monroe Hawthorne. She was a retired school teacher and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Armentha Donald Brown of Thomasville; niece, Pearlie (Vernon) Paramore of Miami, Fla.; great-niece, Lisa Paramore of Miami, Fla.; great-nephew, Reginald Paramore (Doreen) of Stafford, Va.; first cousin, Pearlie Garland and Charlie First of Cairo; cousins, Beatrice Corker of Hartford, Conn., Lois Bush of Cairo, Ruth Calton of Philadelphia, Pa.; cousins, James Jackson and Zenobia Holloway of Cairo, the Rev. J.C. Jackson (Remell) of Albany, Phillip Brown (Carolyn) of Thomasville, Forenza Chapman (Emma) of Thomasville; goddaughter, Dr. Jo Anne Taylor of Leesburg; godson, Dr. Dexter Wakefield of Carbondale, Ill.; and a host of other relatives and friends. -- Hadley's Funeral Home
Irine Wright Lamb
Services for Irine Wright Lamb, 83, of Hartsfield are at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Rose Hill Baptist Church with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. She died Tuesday, April 6 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 18, 1920, in Mitchell County, Mrs. Lamb was the daughter of the late Minnie Bush Wright and Warren Wright. She was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hulen Lamb, and one daughter, Jane Palmer. Survivors include eight sons, Bobby Lamb, Larry Lamb, Jackie Lamb and Rex Lamb, all of Hartsfield, Grady Lamb and Curtis Lamb, both of Moultrie, Brady Lamb of Pelham and Tommy Lamb of Norman Park; two daughters, Retha Odom of Moultrie and Frances Zimmerman of Chipley, Fla.; two brothers, Arthur Wright of Thomasville and Bill Wright of Pelham; one sister, Merle Timmons of Albany; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral chapel. The family may be contacted at the residence of Larry Lamb, Route 1, Hartsfield or at the residence of Retha Odom, 1729 Dean Lane, Moultrie. -- Cobb Funeral Chapel
Juanita Whigham McDougald
Services for Juanita Whigham McDougald, 86, of Bainbridge are at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2004 at First Christian Church in Bainbridge. The Rev. Wesley Stedtefeld will officiate and interment is in Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge. Active pallbearers are Bruce Mann, Paul Harrell, Gary King Sr., Gary King Jr., John Shoemaker, Larry McDougald, Tommy McDougald and Dennis Poppell. Mrs. McDougald died April 4 at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge. Born Oct. 10, 1917 in Whigham, Grady County, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Wiliam and Fannie Johnson Whigham. Born and raised in Whigham, she lived in Albany for eight years before moving to Bainbridge in 1952. She was married to Cecil Barnes McDougald who preceded her in death. She was a member of First Christian Church in Bainbridge and active in Ladies Circle, First Christian church choir and ladies Sunday school class. Mrs. McDougald was a homemaker and a childcare provider for 22 years. Survivors include a son, Mack D. McDougald of Thomasville; a daughter, Alice McDougald Cox of Bainbridge; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 907, Bainbridge, Ga. 39817. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. -- Cox Funeral Home
Morris Wayne Willis
Graveside services for Morris Wayne Willis of Thomasville are at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Arkansas Street. The Rev. Don Prevatt will officiate. Mr. Willis died April 6 at his residence. Born January 29, 1951 in Pelham, Ga., he was the son the late Earl Lester Willis and Louise Carroll Akridge, who survives, in Pelham. Mr. Willis was a welder for Davis Water and Waste. Other survivors include a son, Joseph Wayne Willis; daughter, Jennifer Willis Kirkland both of Thomasville; grandchild, Tyler Kirkland; brother Carroll Willis of Marrero, La.; sister, Judy Hayes of Meigs; and brother, Ricky Willis of Pelham. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. -- Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Grimmer B. Barnhill
Services for Deacon Grimmer B. Barnhill, 92, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Third Kiokee M.B. Church, 521 Carver Ave., Albany. The Rev. Breedlove will officiate and interment is in Floral Memory Garden, 12 Old Pretoria Rd., Albany. Active pallbearers are deacons, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Barnhill died April 27 at Albany Health Care. He was a son of the late Mother Elexie Johnson Williams of Grady and Thomas counties. Survivors include a sister; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends; a devoted sister-in-law, Lurether S. (Council) Walden of Cairo; and a devoted brother-in-law, Jorether (Hattie) Johnson of Cairo. Relatives and friends will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home for the procession. -- Weston's Funeral Home
Clarence Wilcox Coleman
Services for Clarence Wilcox Coleman, 61, are at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 1, 2004 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Thomasville. Bishop Tom Reshard and Pastor Evelyn Reshard will officiate. Interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Thomasville. Mr. Coleman died April 27 at his residence. Born July 31, 1942 in Thomasville, he was a son of the late Dennis and Mary Lou Coleman. He was married to Linda Revenell Coleman. He attended Douglass High School and a member of Rivers of Life Evangelistic Center Inc. He was a retired self-employed auto mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Linda Coleman of Thomasville; daughters, Sandra Watson of St. Petersburg, Fla., Orynthia Bryant of Thomasville, Teresa Peterson of Thomasville; son, Clarence Freeman (Little Butch) of New Jersey; mother-in-law, Jane Ann Harding of North Carolina; stepsons, Frederick Harrison, Raymond Freeman both of New Jersey; stepdaughters, Linda Baskerville of New Jersey; stepdaughters, Tiawana Parker, Kiwon Harding, Trecinda Ravenell all of North Carolina; sisters, Bernice (Joe) Muller of South Carolina, Hattie Broxton of New Jersey, Savannah (Henry) Hill of Thomasville; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; devoted sons, Joao Patrocinio and Fernando Patrocinio; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A sister, Virginia Coleman, preceded him in death. Special thanks to Jose Garcia and Henry Hill. The viewing is from noon to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday with no viewing after the eulogy. -- Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
