Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Z.E. Norton
Services for Z.E. Norton, 70, Whigham, are at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at Eastside Baptist Church. The Revs. Carl Harrell and Wendell Ard will officiate and interment is in Greenwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers are nephews, Randy Griffin, Clay Norton, Andrew Ingram, Blake Norton, Dusty Norton and John Long. Honorary pallbearers are other nephews of Mr. Norton. He died Saturday, Oct. 20, at Grady General Hospital. Born Oct. 22, 1936, in Grady County, he was a son of the late Lonzo Laverne and Sarah Susan Keene Norton. He was retired from the construction business and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Faye Gay Norton, Whigham, whom he married on April 11, 1957; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Melea Norton of Whigham, David and Melissa Norton of Sylvester; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Juddy Womble of Whigham; sisters, Margaret Ouzts of Cairo, Carolyn Griffin of Cairo, Sarah Long of Cairo, Faye Ingram of Cairo, Betty Bearden of Cairo; brothers, Laverne Norton, Charlie Norton both of Cairo; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Faye Yowhn; grandson, Dalton Yowhn; great-granddaughter, Neely Childs; his parents; and a brother, Coy Norton. - Clark Funeral Home
Jesse Bernard Ayers
Memorial services for Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Bernard Ayers will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at Cobb Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens with military honors. The Rev. Dion Brown will officiate. Command Sgt. Maj. Ayers was born March 28, 1930, in Funston, Colquitt County, Ga. He was the first of three children born to Jesse Myles Ayers and Verdie Lorene Dunn Ayers. He spent his early life on farms in the Funston and New Bethel areas. He attended Baypole School before attending Moultrie High School. He studied business accounting at Southern Business University in Atlanta, Ga. He was a 27-year veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank of command sgt. major, the highest non-commissioned officer rank available. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving there in 1965. He also served one tour in Korea and two tours in Germany. He served at Walter Reed Medical Hospital and the Fort Detrick Chemical and Biological Warfare Research Facility. This facility was later converted to a cancer research center by President Nixon. He retired from the Army in May of 1975 to care for his father who had major medical problems. His father died in 1981 and Jesse and his wife, Virginia, continued to live in the new Bethel area until the present. He married Virginia Whitehouse in 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Lindsey. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Meigs, Ga.; his sister, Cherie (Gordon Orme), of Utah; his son, Mark Anthony (Marcia), of Meigs, Ga.; and five grandchildren, Erin Brittni Ayers, Samuel Thomas Ayers, David Myles Ayers, Kaylyn Kennedy Ayers and Tanner Jesse Ayers, all of Meigs, Ga. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at Cobb Funeral Chapel. - Cobb Funeral Chapel
Laval P. Trotter
Graveside services for Laval P. Trotter of Quitman will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005 at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Tennessee Street. The Rev. Stephen Bradshaw will officiate. Mrs. Trotter died Aug. 27, 2005, at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Born April 26, 1927, in Grady County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Henry Martin and Lula Elizabeth Boyett Peacock. On Nov. 29, 1958, in Brooks County, Ga., she married Willis Henry Trotter, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and attended services at the Presbyterian Home. Mrs. Trotter, with her husband, had previously owned a small country store near Boston, Ga. Before her marriage, she had worked at a children’s home and John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Dale and David Nacinovich, Karen and Tom Holt all of Thomasville; grandson, Stephen Thomas Holt; brother and sister-in-law, Charles Robert (Bob) and June Peacock of Seminole, Fla., and many nieces and nephews. Sisters, Hattie Mae Lewis, Eva Kinchen, Eula Jones and brother, George Peacock, preceded her in death. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Colin E. Winkelmann
Memorial services for Colin E. Winkelmann, 29, Greenville, N.C., were held Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, in Greenville and Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Winkelmann died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at his residence in Greenville, N.C. Born in Columbus, Ohio, his passion, since age 11, was performing stunts on BMX bikes. At age 19, he turned pro and was best known throughout the BMX world as a rider that was willing to try any stunt, pushing the limits and opening minds to what’s possible on a bicycle. His legacy is well documented in BMX magazines, videos, on TV and in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Winkelmann. Survivors include his mother, Barbara E. Winkelmann of New Carlisle, Ohio; sister, Amy W. Scoggins and husband, Neal, of Thomasville; niece, Riley Scoggins of Thomasville; maternal grandmother, Shirley Eason of Lake City, Mich.; several uncles, aunts and cousins; and special friends, Vicky Sawyers, Ann Hodges Willoughby and the entire BMX community. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colin Winkelmann Scholarship Fund, Woodward Camp, P. O. Box 93, 134 Sports Camp Drive, Woodward, Penn. 16882. - Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory, Greenville
Mary Lee Johnson-Addison
Services for Mary Lee Johnson-Addison, 66, Whigham, are at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at Saint Stephens M.B. Church in Whigham. The Rev. Jerome Smart, officiating, and the Rev. C.J. Henry, presiding, and interment is in Crestview Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Jimmy Lee Addison Sr., Odell Williams, Leroy Addison, Kevin Williams, Jerome Addison, Brad Williams, John Williams Jr., Jimmy Lee Addison Jr. and Curtis Ceasar Jr. Mrs. Addison died Aug. 24 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville. Born Jan. 15, 1939, in Morgan, she was a daughter of the late Sol and Mae Lou Johnson. A lifetime resident of Whigham, she was a certified nursing assistant at Piney Wood Nursing Center and a member of New Hope M.B. Church in Whigham. Survivors include daughters, Bettie Jean Ceasar (Curtis), Virginia Hundley, Janice Washington, Catherine Denise Smart (Jerome) all of Whigham; sons, Jimmie Lee Addison Sr. (Terri), Jerome Addison (Kynthia) all of Whigham, Leroy Addison (Sabrina) of Shelbyville, Tenn.; daughter, Priscilla Vontrice Addison of Shelbyville; brother, Sol Johnson Jr. (Mamie) of Shelbyville; sisters, Susie Mae Wyatt of Shelbyville, Mamie Johnson of Quincy, Fla.; brothers, Jessie Johnson, Nathan Johnson both of Quincy; and a host of special nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and special friend, Elease Marshall of Whigham. - Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Cora Lee Wilson Cone
Services for Cora Lee Wilson Cone, Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Cecil Harrison and the Rev. Dick Turnipseed will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Cone died Friday, Aug. 26 at Hospitality Care Center. Born July 4, 1916 in Thomas County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur P. Wilson and Susan Emma Anderson Wilson. She was married to Barney Cone who preceded her in death. She accepted Christ at age 11 while attending Salem Baptist Church. She loved telling the story of Jesus and His love. She loved her family dearly and will always be remembered by her smile, Christian countenance and her willingness to pray for others. A lifetime resident of Thomasville, she was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Calbert K. Cone of Okeechobee, Fla.; daughter, Ocie Mims of Pompano Beach, Fla.; daughters and sons-in-law, Nellie C. and Arthur Granquist of Pompano Beach, Laura W. and Roy McMillan of Thomasville, Norma and Robert Daniel of Pavo; grandchildren, Jim Mims, John Mims, Sherri W. Goldsmith, John L. Wood Jr., Jeanne W. Wilcox, Lori W. Brown, Stephen Cone, Stephanie C. Strickland, Bobby Daniel, Susan D. Izzo, Bill Human Jr.; grandchildren, Cora Mackenzie Brown, 6, Jesse Lee Reeder, 25, carry her name; several great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Marie Anderson of Moultrie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Cone; sons, William and Barney Jr.; sons-in-law, Joseph Mims and John J. Wood; brothers, Felton Wilson, Ernest Wilson, Hubert Brinson Wilson; sisters, Susie M. Vick, Katie B. Swann and Johnnie R. Clark. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, c/o Earl Quigg, 648 Skyline Drive, Thomasville, Ga. 31757. - Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Alma Lee Rehberg
Services for Alma Lee Rehberg, 91, Quitman, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, Cairo. Elder Robert Conner and Elder Thad Marshall will officiate and interment is in Bethel Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Charlie Rehberg, Steve Wall, Tad Wall, Dean Lee, Phillip Chastain, Gary Lee and Blake Brookerd. Mrs. Rehberg died Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Born Dec. 23, 1913 in Grady County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Oliver Lee and Goldie Faircloth Lee. In Nov. 9, 1935, she married Charles J. Rehberg who preceded her in death in 1996. A lifetime resident of Grady County, she was a member of Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church and a homemaker. She volunteered as a gray lady at Grady General Hospital during the 1960’s. She was an active member of the Reno Community and was known by many friends as an avid gardener who especially enjoyed her day lilies. Survivors include a stepson and daughter-in-law, C.J. and Lillian Rehberg of Thomasville; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Emma Dell Crew of Cairo, Edna and Harold Wall of Niceville, Fla.; sister, Dorothy Walden of Albany; grandchildren, Mary C. Carroll of Sharpsburg, Teresa Braswell, Donna Brookerd, Charles O. Rehberg all of Thomasville, Terry Rehberg of Newnan, Steve Wall of Crestview, Fla., Andrew Wall of Calofofo, Guam, Tad Wall of Covington; great-grandchildren, Alana Gilmore of Atlanta, Melissa Stringer, Robyn Brookerd, Phillip Chastain all of Thomasville, Heather Wall of Saginaw, Mich., Stephanie Wall of Fort Worth, Texas, Mandy Wall of Honolulu, Hawaii, Alan Leffingwell of Decatur, Steve Wall Jr. of Fayetteville, N.C., Dylan Wall of Covington, Kyle Crew of Cairo, Rhys Rehberg, Chase Rehberg both of Newnan; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, stepson, Freeman Rehberg; son-in-law, Clarence Crew Sr.; grandson, C. Ewell Crew Jr.; great-grandson, Milton Rehberg; sisters, Grace Harrell, Neva Shiver, Gilda Gaby, Laura Thompson; brothers, Carlton Lee, Murray Lee, Bob Lee and Bill Lee. Memorials may be made to Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Roscoe Cliett, 323 Vereen Bell Rd., Cairo, Ga. 39828. - Clark Funeral Home
Debra Jones Patterson Bradshaw
Debra Jones Patterson Bradshaw, 43, Thomasville died Thursday at Archbold Hospital. Local survivors include her husband, Wadell Bradshaw of Thomasville; daughters, Monica Lovejoy, Latoya (Clinton) Nixson, Chaun (David) Mickens, Jennifer (Benjamin) Ross, Erica Patterson all of Thomasville; son, Lil Jerome Patterson of Thomasville; daughters, Courtney Patterson, Ryan Patterson both of Thomasville; sisters, Barbara J. Jones, Betty Wilson, Patricia Davis all of Thomasville; brothers, Jessie Lovette, Randy Jones, Willie C. Jones and George Lovette all of Thomasville. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Oliver Adams Jr.
Services for Oliver Adams Jr., Jennings, Fla., are at 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 at Mt. Moriah No. 1 Baptist Church. The Rev. Douglas Barber will officiate and interment is in Conyers. Active pallbearers are Lucious McNair Jr., Leroy McNair, Alfred McNair, Louis Barber, John Ira Corker and Leroy McNair Jr. Mr. Adams died Aug. 22 at Trinity Community Hospital. Born in Grady County, he was a son of the late Oliver Adams Sr. and Viola Brundige. He attended Grady County public schools and is a member of St. Stephens M.B. Church. Survivors include Lillie Pearl McNair Adams of Whigham; daughter, Sherry (Todd) Kemp of Whigham; sons, Wendell Adams, Gary Adams, Anthony Adams all of Whigham; stepson, Alfred McNair (Beverly) of LaGrange; sisters, Betty Adams of Valdosta, Mary Ann (Joseph) Carter of Pinetta, Fla.; brothers, Roger (Margaret) Adams of Cairo, Michael (Deborah) Adams of Dothan, Ala., Arthur Lee Brundige of Jennings, Fla., Frankie Lee (Brenda) Brundige of Tallahassee, Fla.; numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. - Weston’s Funeral Home
Herbert Eugene Barker Sr.
Services for Herbert Eugene Barker Sr., Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Randy Blow will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Barker died Aug. 25 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 30, 1938 in Thomas County, he was the son of the late James William and Geneva B. Barker. He was married to Martha Rhoden Barker, who survives. Mr. Barker was a machinest and welder at Hurst Boiler Co. Other survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert (Bert) Eugene Jr. and Daryl Barker, Paul Stephen and Cynthia Barker all of Douglasville; stepson, Derek Murphy of Thomasville; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Pam Murphy of Avon Park, Fla., Gary and Becky Murphy of Thomasville, Greg and Sandra Murphy of Columbus; grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Barker, Herbert Eugene Barker III, Elissa Kennedy Barker, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Barker; seven step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Kate and Ivan B. Stegall Jr. of Thomasville; brother and sister-in-law, George William (Pat) and Cheryl Barker of Blountstown, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Linda Dianne and Jimmie Rollins of Thomasville; nieces and nephews, John Barry Stegall, Kay Maree Currie, Joseph Ivan Stegall, James O. Barker, Bryan K. Barker; great-nieces and nephews, John Barry, Benjamin Lee, Katlyn Gloria, Taylor Nicole, Justin, Jackie, Michael, Tyler, Jamie and Cheyenne. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Walter Barker. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today at the funeral home. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Dr. David Arthur Cullison
Services for Dr. David Arthur Cullison, Thomasville are at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Thomasville. The Rev. Burns Willis and the Rev. Bob Dixon will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Dr. Cullison died Aug. 24 as the result of heart failure. Born Sept. 29, 1946, in Auburn, Ala., he was the son of Arthur and Correnne Cullison. In 1950, the family moved to Athens, where he spent his formative years. After graduating from Athens High School in 1964, he attended the University of Georgia, earning bachelor of science and Ph.D. degrees in organic chemistry. He was selected as a fellow in research with the National Institute of Health while earning a post doctorate degree in organic chemistry at the University of Chicago. Following a position as a research chemist with Squibb Pharmaceuticals in Lawrenceville, N.J., he earned his medical degree through the Ph.D.-M.D. program at the medical school of the University of Miami. He was senior resident in dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta before moving to Thomasville in 1982 and opening his dermatology practice. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi academic fraternities and the Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity at the University of Georgia. He served his country honorably as a captain in the United States Army chemical corps. He found great pleasure in the joyous moments he shared with his children and seven grandchildren. He developed lasting friendships with many of over 7,000 patients he treated in his 23 years of practice. He loved the beauty of the north Georgia mountains and scenic boat rides at his home at Lake Santeetlah, N.C. An aficionado of 50’s doo-wop music, he took great pleasure in singing his favorites often at the expense of family members. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Cullison; daughter and son-in-law; Deborah and Chris; daughter, Catherine; son and daughter-in-law, David and Jakki; seven grandchildren, William, Preston, Christopher, Tyler, Evans, Mary Catherine, and Kendall, all of Thomasville; and his brother Joe Cullison of Macon. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Cullison; his mother, Correnne Pence Cullison; and his sister, Diane Pence Cullison. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 818 Gordon Ave., Thomasville, Ga. 31792. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., today at the funeral home. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Josie Eunice Baxley Floyd
Services for Josie Eunice Baxley Floyd of Byron, are at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Lee Warren will officiate and interment is in Fredonia Cemetery. Mrs. Floyd died Aug. 24 in Warner Robins. Born July 30, 1917 in Jones County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Ann Wilkes Baxley. On Aug. 5, 1939, in Thomas County, she married Edward Floyd who preceded her in death. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Fort Valley and was a clerk for J. C. Penney. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Edward Floyd and Pam Floyd of Daytona Beach, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Jean Floyd Garnto and Earl Garnto of Byron; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilson Baxley, Dodson Baxley and James Baxley. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Sarah Jane Castleberry Giddens
Services for Sarah Jane Castleberry Giddens, Thomasville, are at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, 2005 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Greg Carr will officiate. Mrs. Gidden died Aug. 24 at Archbold Hospital. Born Aug. 20, 1941 in Grady County, she was a daughter of the late Hayward Castleberry and Nellie Mae Jenkins Castleberry. On Jan. 12, 1963, she married William Ray Giddens. She was a homemaker, had lived in the Thomasville area since 1963 and a member of Merrillville Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Bryan Pitts of Thomasville; son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Celina Giddens of Thomasville; grandchildren, Misty and David Sellars, Ellisia Giddens, William R. Giddens, George, Tiffany, Matthew and Cody Weldon; sister, Elizabeth Bragg of Thomasville; brothers, Gene Castleberry and Joe Castleberry both of Thomasville. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vera (Peanut) Mae Giddens; and two sisters, Dorothy Gainous and Hayward Mae Robinson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. - Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
