Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Carlos Hayward Boutwell
Memorial services for Carlos Hayward Boutwell, 59, Donalsonville, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Cairo. Pastor Johnny Moore and the Rev. Carl Harrell will officiate. Mr. Boutwell died Wednesday, April 26 in Seminole County in Donalsonville. Born May 28, 1946, in Pavo, he was a son of the late William Carlos and Johnnie Ruth Hudson Boutwell. For 31 years, he was married to Dianne Smith Boutwell, who survives, of Donalsonville. Of the Baptist faith, he was retired from American District Telegraph Company. He served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1970, 173rd Airborne Division Special Forces, 101st Airborne Division Special Forces. He was wounded in combat in Vietnam and the recipient of two Purple Hearts. Other survivors include a daughter, Sheri Rauker McAbee of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; sisters, Frances Oglesby of Tallahassee, Fla., Bettye Sholar of Cairo, Shane Hoffman of Pavo; a brother, Lamar Eason of Thomasville; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., today at the funeral home. - Clark Funeral Home
Hattie Burdell
Services for Hattie Burdell, 92, Thomasville, are at 1 p.m., April 29, 2006, at Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Hill will officiate and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Thomasville. Active pallbearers are friends of the family. Mrs. Burdell died April 23 at Archbold Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Marvin and Amanda Filmore. She was married to Edgar Burdell who preceded her in death. Mrs. Burdell was a lifetime resident of Thomasville and a domestic worker. Survivors include sisters, Zenie Bryan, Mary Mitchell both of Thomasville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Rev. Walter Davis
Services for the Rev. Walter Davis, 54, Monticello, Fla., are at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Jefferson County High School auditorium. Interment follows in Morning Star Ceemtery in Monticello. He grew up in Thomas County. A talented musician and vocalist, he played for numerous churches in north Florida and south Georgia. He was an all day minister of Christian faith. He was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He was a lover of wild game and had a passion for fishing. He also loved raising and riding horses. He held several jobs throughout the Big Bend, having worked for Jefferson County schools as a bus driver, C&W Foods in Tallahassee, Fla., and Bill Grant’s Wrecker Service. He was also a longtime staff member of Tillman Funeral Home. Most recently, he was a commercial truck driver for Bryant Contract Mail Carriers. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Bellamy Davis of Monticello; sons, Aleric Davis of Atlanta, Walter Davis II, DonTario O. Davis both of Monticello, Curtis Hayes and his wife, Krista of Tallahassee; daughters, Youvonka R. Davis of Atlanta, Shakelia J. Davis of Monticello; his mother, Mary Lee Davis of Thomasville; brothers, Roosevelt Davis, Johnny L. Davis both of Thomasville; sisters, Mamie L. Linton and husband, Robert, Sandra D. Davis, Carol B. Davis, Shantell Cochran and husband, Kevin all of Thomasville; an aunt, Rachel Burton of Lake Wales, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 10 sisters-in-law; nine brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. - Tillman Funeral Home
Mattie M. Harrison
Services for Mattie M. Harrison, 72, Reno, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2006, at St. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Calvary. The Rev. C.J. Henry and the Rev. Randall Hines will officiate and interment is in Crestview Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Tyron Tise, Dennis Williams, Terry Brown, Tyron Maynor, Frankie Bowden and Terry Simmions. Honorary pallbearers are her nephews. Mrs. Harrison died April 21 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville. Born Feb. 14, 1934, in Decatur County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Thelma Cowart. She was married to Edward Harrison. She attended Grady County public schools, was a domestic worker and a member of St. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Calvary. Survivors include her husband, Edward Harrison of Reno; sons, Joe Harrison of Reno, Larry (Veronica) Harrison of Pine Park, Elton (Betty) Harrison of Reno; daughter, Geraldine Harrison of Reno; brothers, Charlie Cowart Jr., Michael Cowart, Ricky Cowart all of Miami, Fla.; niece, Wanda Adams of Irvington, N.J.; granddaughter, La Shonda Harrison of Whigham; grandsons, Quintarius Harrison of Climax, Charles Harrison, Jeremiah Harrison both of Pine Park; granddaughter, Charles Harrison of Pine Park; goddaughter, Tawana Johnson of Calvary; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., today at the funeral home. - Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Myrtice Lois ‘Mu’ Alligood Pierce
Service for Myrtice Lois “Mu” Alligood Pierce will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors in Albany. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate and interment is in Floral Memory Gardens. Mrs. Pierce was born in Thomas County on July 31, 1919, the daughter of Bertie Lee Palmer and King Alligood. She was very happily married to Bennett Osborn Pierce from Aug. 31, 1940, until his death in September 1997. She was a full time wife, mother, and homemaker for years before entering retail sales for the Diana Shop and JC Penney, from which she retired. She was a beloved member of Lakeside Baptist Church since 1966 where she taught Sunday School and served on various church committees. She was a member of the Rose Moore Sunday School Class. She loved God and was known to all of her friends and family as a gentle, but firm, loving woman who was always willing to help. She had a wonderful sense of humor that was most evident when she inserted her famous, “If you say so” into a conversation. No matter what the issue or topic, she was the peacemaker. Everyone came to her for advice. She loved her family and friends and would do anything she could for them. She was a co-founder of a parents group for visually impaired children. That group was instrumental in bringing these children into the public school system in Albany in the early 1960’s. In this area, she was a pioneer, believing that people, not just children, should have the opportunity to learn at the highest level possible. She did not believe that anyone should be institutionalized just because they had a disability that made learning in the normal way difficult. She was an avid fisherman until her health prevented her from going and loved nothing better than a quiet river or spot on the gulf where she could enjoy quality time with her family. She showed her appreciation of nature through her enjoyment of wild birds, especially hummingbirds, and her love of flowers. Even though her health had been failing, she enjoyed the open air surrounded by songs of birds and the beauty of her yard. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Bennett Pierce and Kerry Lynn Pierce both of Albany; one daughter, Sharon Diane Pierce of Garfield Heights, Ohio; two granddaughters, Sherry Marie Pierce of Albany, Stacey Lynn Curry of Bogart; two great-grandsons, Nicholas Randall, Timothy Austin Pierce both of Albany; two nieces; and one nephew. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today at the funeral home and from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lakeside Baptist Church, 2806 N. Jefferson St., Albany, Ga. 31701. - Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
James ‘Dollar Bill’ Williams
Services for James “Dollar Bill” Williams are at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Boston. The Rev. Dellise Cox will officiate and interment is in Boston Cemetery. Born Oct. 7, 1932 in Thomas County, he was a son of the late Richard Williams Sr. and Bessie Raines Williams. He attended North Boston School. He was married to Sarah Mitchell Williams who preceded him in death. He began working as a laborer early in life and later began working for several lumber companies. He retired from Georgia Forestry of Industry in Moultrie. He was a member of Crucified Way Deliverance of God in Boston. Survivors include three daughters, Angela “Faye” Williams of Boston, Cynthia Darlene Kemp, Linda Ford and her husband, Randy of Atlanta; two sons, Juan Anthony Williams, Derrick Williams of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Hattie Hugans of Boston, Vanna Lee Williams of Thomasville; three brothers, Richard Williams and his wife, Lizzet of Thomasville, Robert “Bob” Williams of Boston, Russell Williams and his wife, Mamie of Valdosta; eight grandchildren, Yvette Sanchez, Shantavia Williams of Boston, Kelvin Aundre McCaskill, Jimmy Williams, Sharonda Choice, Xavier Choice, Brittany Ford, Brandi Ford of Atlanta; two grandsons, Jaydin Sanchez of Boston, Jamel Hayes Jr. of Atlanta; a sister-in-law, Catherine Mitchell of Thomasville; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cora Lee Stewart, Earlie Rean Murray; and a brother, Thomas Williams. - Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home
Cynthia Coney
Services for Cynthia Coney, 37, 400 S. Pinetree Blvd., Thomasville are at 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2006, at Hadley’s Funeral Home. Chaplains Clarence and Laura Jackson will officiate and interment is in Magnolia Cemetery. Active pallbearers are friends. Ms. Coney died Tuesday, April 25 at Southwestern State Hospital. Born Dec. 21, 1968, in Laurens County, she was a daughter of Carolyn Coney. She had lived in Thomasville since Sept. 11, 1969 and attended Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her adoptive family, David and Gladys McGill and family of Thomasville; friends and staff at Rose Haven; and Springhill Missionary Baptist Church family. The viewing is from 4 to 7 p.m., today and from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Friday. - Hadley’s Funeral Home
Ann Faircloth Wight
Services for Ann Faircloth Wight are at 11 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2006, at First United Methodist Church in Cairo. Interment services follow at 3:30 p.m., in Perry, Fla., in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Wight died on Wednesday, April 26 at her residence. Born Oct. 2, 1937, in Perry, Fla., she was a daughter of the late Judson Baldwin and Dorothy Culpepper Faircloth. She was married to the late James Slater Wight Jr. She graduated from Taylor County High School in 1955 and attended Florida State University where she received her bachelor of science degree. She received her master’s and educational specialist degrees from Valdosta State University. A teacher for 33 years, she taught social studies at Cairo High School from 1972 to 1985. She then taught at Taylor County High School in Perry, Fla., from 1985 to 2004. She was also an adjunct professor for North Florida Community College. She was a Fulbright Scholar and traveled to both Egypt and China in this capacity. She retired in 2004, and enjoyed golfing, bridge, exercise class and time with her many friends. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry and attended First Methodist Church in Cairo. As a member of the Cairo Woman’s Club, the Magnolia Club and Cairo Ladies Golf Association, Mrs. Wight enjoyed her retirement. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Jeff Binkley of Atlanta, Azalee W. and Cary Vereen of Camilla, Dolly and Bud Stringer of Moultrie; nine grandchildren, James Slater Wight IV, Sean and Maura Binkley, John, Virginia and Patrick Vereen, Albert and Slater Stringer; two brothers, John Faircloth of Tampa, Fla., and Frank “Bump” Faircloth of Perry, Fla. She was preceded in death by husband; and a son, James Slater Wight III. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today at 1445 Pine Circle N.W. in Cairo. - Clark Funeral Home
Hugh Fraser Sr.
Graveside services for Hugh Fraser Sr., of Pelham and formerly of Damascus, 79, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Crossroads Cemetery in Damascus. The Rev. Robert Pullen will officiate. Honorary pallbearers are Gary West, Johnny Phillips, Hal Haddock, Henry Haddock, Cliff Starr and Paul Bronson. Mr. Fraser died Thursday, April 26 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville. Born July 15, 1927, in Wilson, N.C., he was a son of the late Paul Fraser and Edith Fraser. He was married to Mary Elinor Whitehurst Fraser who preceded him in death. He was a retired salesman and a member of Damascus Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, David Fraser of Dothan, Ala., John and Sandra Fraser of Pelham; two granddaughters, April Fraser of Damascus, Sondra Fraser of Iberia, Mo.; four stepgrandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Hugh Fraser Jr. - Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Kenneth Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Gibbs Sr.
Services for Kenneth Jeffrey “Jeff” Gibbs Sr., 47, Whigham, are at 11 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2007, at Eastside Baptist Church in Cairo. The Rev. Ricky Whitley will officiate and interment is in Woodlawn Cemetery in Whigham. Active pallbearers are Lynwood Cone, Wayne Windham, Russell Register, Harry Reeves, Don Kelly and John Pearce. Mr. Gibbs died April 24 at Grady General Hospital in Cairo. Born March 18, 1960 in Thomasville, he was a son of Billie Jean Cone and William Lindsey Parker and the late John Henry Gibbs Jr. He ws married to Kimberly Jarvis Gibbs of Cairo. He attended Central High School and Cairo High School. He was a 1998 graduate of ABAC Police Academy where he served as president of his class. Mr. Gibbs ws an honorary Scoutmaster and a Mason. He was safety coordinator with Grady EMC and a deputy with the Grady County Sheriff’s Department. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Jarvis Gibbs of Whigham; son, Kenneth J. Gibbs Jr. (Jessica) of Cairo; daughters, Latisha Marie Gibbs of Gwinnett County, Angela Teresa Gibbs of Whigham, Jordan Elizabeth Gibbs of Whigham; mother and stepfather, Billie Jean Cone Parker and William Lindsey Parker of Boston; brothers, Gary Dean Parker (Sheila) of Tallahassee, Fla., Gregory Todd Parker of Thomasville, Michael Todd Gibbs (Frankie) of Pavo; sisters, Lesia Surrett of Thomasville, Donna Lynn Singletary (Jimmy) of Ochlocknee, Kimberly Harrell (Ronald) of Monticello, Fla., Jeannie Beckwith, Michelle Murkerson, Crystal Thomas, Melissa Carroll; grandchildren, Christopher Tyler Gibbs, Katie Marie Gibbs, Kaiden Jarrett Gibbs; mother and father-in-law, Glenn and Judy Jarvis of Valdosta; sister-in-law, Robin Jarvis Atkins of Valdosta; cousin and lifelong friend, Lynwood Cone; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. - Clark Funeral Home
Eileen Singletary Bailey
Graveside services for Eileen Singletary Bailey of Thomasville are at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Springhill Christian Church Cemetery. The Rev. Keith Hill will officiate. Mrs. Bailey died April 24 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care. Born July 26, 1915, in Selma, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Julius Gordon and Alice Obelia Carlisle Culpepper. She was married to Alonzo Singletary who preceded her in death. She then married John Bailey who preceded her in death. Mrs. Bailey was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Springhill Christian Church Cemetery Fund. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Wiley Bennett
Graveside services for Wiley Bennett, Cairo, are at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Tired Creek Cemetery in Cairo. The Rev. Kenneth Cloud will officiate. Active pallbearers are nephews, Tracy Bennett, Mike Bennett, Brian Bennett, Buddy Tuggle, Hill Bennett, Keith Hinton and Carl Hinton. Mr. Bennett died Tuesday, April 25 in Whigham. Born Nov. 16, 1933, in Grady County, he was a son of the late Russell and Monteen Harper Bennett. He served in the U.S. Army, member of Midway Baptist Church in Cairo and was retired. Survivors include his wife, Lois Hester Bennett of Cairo; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Myron Jones of Whigham, Ellie and William Patterson of Panama City, Fla.; brothers, Wayne Bennett, Blair Bennett both of Cairo, Edgar Bennett of Whigham; sister, Christine Broadway of Albany; three grandchildren, Teresa Ashley Patterson, Billy Patterson both of Panama City, Fla. and Thomas Jones of Whigham. - Clark Funeral Home
