Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Malachi Wiggs Jr.
Memorial services for Malachi Wiggs Jr., 53, Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at chapel of Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Robinson will officiate. Mr. Wiggs died Feb. 7 at his residence. Born June 30, 1952, he was a son of Malachi Wiggs and Alice Wiggs. Survivors include his mother, Alice Robinson Wiggs of Thomasville; two sisters, Eleanor Wiggs (Nathaniel) Whitte of Rochester, N.Y., Barbara Wiggs (Thaddeus) Ivey of Thomasville; three brothers, Robert Wiggs, Nathan Wiggs, Larry Wiggs all of Thomasville; four nieces, Telica Ivey, Cortina Ivey Johnson, Lativia Harris, Felisha Harris all of Thomasville; three nephews, Reginald Whitte of Rochester, Nathan Duncan Wiggs, Thaddeus V. Ivey II both of Thomasville; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces, nephews and friends. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Alice Broadwater Williams
Services for Alice Broadwater Williams, 80, Cairo, are at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at Bethlehem AME Church, 412 Second Street, S.W., Cairo. Interment is in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo. Mrs. Williams died Thursday, Feb. 2 at her residence. She was born in Grady County to the Rev. Edward Broadwater and Janie Scott Broadwater. She graduated from Rockdale High School in Camilla and enrolled at Fort Valley State College, Fort Valley, in pursuit of a degree in English Education. On June 17, 1946, she married the late Liscious Williams, Sr., a noteworthy local businessman. This union was blessed with seven children. Having to interrupt her college studies, she took on the formidable task of motherhood. She nurtured her children in the admonition of the Lord and was a member of Bethlehem AME Church. Reading, daily chores and high academic expectations were modeled in the household. In spite of a rigorous schedule, she managed to develop a real love for home life. She enjoyed cooking, writing, sewing and reading the word of God. The spiritual legacy of Alice Williams is reflected in her Christian walk as she aspired to live a Christ-centered life. She will always be remembered by her loved ones for her unparalleled strength, kind heart and gentle spirit. Survivors include seven children: Liscious Williams Jr. of Lawrenceville, Glenda Wrenn (Walter) of Voorhees, N.J., Beryl Lisa James (George) of Miramar, Fla., Griselda Lipscomb (Steven) of Kennesaw, Ronald ("The Shoe Man") Williams (Deborah) of Cairo, Bertha Williams of Macon; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 26 nieces and nephews; numerous other relatives and close friends; seven siblings: Annie Laura Jones, Edward Broadwater, Mary Jane Geter, Carlton Broadwater (Demaris), Martha Craft (Guy), Bessie Hudson (Sherman), and Marvin Broadwater (Shermaine). She was preceded in death by three other siblings. The viewing is from noon to 9 p.m., today at Cloud and Son Funeral Home, 198 Martin Luther King Ave., Cairo. - Robert Jester Mortuary
Eunie Melissa Clifton
Services for Eunie Melissa Clifton of Thomasville are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Mike Keown will officiate and interment follows at 2 p.m., in Oaky Grove Cemetery in Berrien County. Active pallbearers are grandsons. Mrs. Clifton died Feb. 2 at Hospitality Care. Born April 17, 1908, on Irwin County, she was the daughter of the late George and Susie Grantham Giddens. On Nov. 9, 1928, in Irwin County, she married Tommy Elliott Clifton who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and was a member of First Newark Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter, Margaret Lucille Drawdy of Thomasville; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold Elliott and Stephanie Clifton of Beaufort, S.C., George Robert and Mary Clifton of Thomasville; daughter and son-in-law, Martha Sue and James M. Woods of Lilburn; sister, Susie Mae Ashley of Gainesville; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today at the funeral home. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Lamar Culbreth
Funeral services for Lamar Culbreth, 78, Valdosta, are at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta. The Rev. Phil West and the Rev. Mac Weaver will officiate and interment is in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Mr. Culbreth died on Thursday, Feb. 1 after a lengthy illness. Born in Jennings, Fla., to the late Alvin and Irene Scaff Culbreth, he had lived the majority of his life in the Valdosta area. Mr. Culbreth is a veteran of the Navy, having served in World War II. He then attended and received his bachelor of science degree in agriculture from the University of Florida and became a lifelong Gator fan. After graduation, Mr. Culbreth taught agriculture classes to World War II veterans in north Florida. He then began a career in pest control that would last for 50 years, in which he started his own business, Astro Exterminating Services in 1969. He expanded his business through acquisitions to include the cities of Thomasville, Moultrie, Tifton, Savannah and Hilton Head, S.C.. Mr. Culbreth was a past president of the Georgia Pest Control Association, served on the Valdosta City Council for six years, a member of the Kiwanis Club and served on the board of trustees of the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Margaret McIntyre Culbreth of Valdosta; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Kim Perlman, of Valdosta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Sara Culbreth and Arch and Stefanie Culbreth, all of Savannah; six grandchildren, Melissa Bullington (Pete) Thomas of Thomasville, Allison Leigh Culbreth, Rick Culbreth Jr., Joshua Culbreth, Blake Culbreth all of Savannah, Addy Miller Perlman of Valdosta; two sisters, Jon Eva Hungerford of Lexington, Ky., Betty Carter of Jacksonville, Fl.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ella Culbreth Bullington; and a brother, Billy Culbreth. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta, P.O. Box 682, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. - Carson McLane Funeral Home
Robert Lee Frost
Services for Robert Lee Frost, Cairo, are at 2 p.m., Feb. 4, 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 Ulysee Knight, William Knight, Donald Corker, Arthur Thompson, Brian Donalson and William Baker. Honorary pallbearers are Arthur Baylom Jr. and Tagahuma Lyon. Mr. Frost died Jan. 27 at Grady General Hospital in Cairo. Born Nov. 30, 1946, in Early County, he was a son of Rosa and Sherman Frost. He was a laborer and a lifetime resident of Cairo. Survivors include a son, Robert (Laurie) Frost Jr. of Miami, Fla.; sisters, Elizabeth Thomas of Cairo, Joann Frost of Eufaula, Ala., Lois Frost of Chicago, Ill.; brothers, Eddie Frost, Sherman (Diane) Frost Sr., James Frost all of Cairo, Charles (Beatrice) Barksdale of Eufaula; grandchildren, Robyn Frost, Rian Frost both of Miami; and numerous of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. - Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Crissie Mae Moore
Services for Crissie Mae Moore, 76, Thomasville, are at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Silver Hill Baptist Church in Thomasville. The Rev. W. Hope and the Rev. Charles Moore will officiate and interment is in Reedy Creek Cemetery in Pavo. Active pallbearers are friends of the family. Mrs. Moore died Jan. 25 in Thomasville. Born May 18, 1929, in Coolidge, she was the daughter of the late Emma Stewart and the late Lee Stewart. She was retired from Mobley Plant Co. and was a member of Silver Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Solomon Moore of Thomasville; two stepsons, Freddie Moore, Solomon Moore, both of California; a stepdaughter, Hazel Wilkis of Thomasville; a brother, Joe Stewart and wife Martha of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Rodie Bell Burns and the late Robert Burns; two grandchildren, Bernadette Smith of Thomasville, Shanna Stewart of Moultrie; five great-grandchildren, Everett Daniels, Bruce Daniels, Akeem Stewart, Shekila Smith, all of Moultrie, Nekecia Smith of Thomasville; a great-great-grandchild, Everett Daniels Jr. of Moultrie; and two godchildren, Quelena Banks and Norris Slater. She was preceded in death by a son, Willie Junior Stewart. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., today at the funeral home. - Strong Funeral Home
Tharan Eugene ‘Buck’ Connell
Services for Tharan Eugene “Buck” Connell, 89, Valdosta, at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta. The Rev. Dr. Phil West, Rev. Mac Weaver and Rev. Mickey Corbett will officiate and interment is in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Connell died Monday, Jan. 30 at his residence. He was born in Barwick on Dec. 20, 1916, to the late William Cleveland and Elizabeth Beatrice Little Connell and had lived in Valdosta for many years. Mr. Connell was a retired land surveyor and a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Professional Engineers and Surveyors, Society of American Foresters and Society of Professional Realtors. Mr. Connell was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. Survivors include three sons and a daughter in law, Tharan Eugene Connell Jr., Robert Howard Connell, William Greg and Valina Connell all of Valdosta; four grandchildren, Jessie Larae Connell, Robert Tharan Connell, William Abram Connell, Sara Elizabeth Connell; two sisters, Gloria Kinlaw of Decatur and Sylvia Jones of Thomasville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edwina McKinnon Connell. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. - Carson-McLane Funeral Home
Keitha Kay Ruiz
Keitha Kay Ruiz, 70, Dixie, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at Archbold Hospital. Born in Jackson, Mich., she was the daughter of Keith and Rosa Pringle Kuhn. She was a retired registered nurse serving as director of the emergency room at Archbold Hospital. She was a membre of St. John Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Robert (Bud) Ruiz of Ocala, Fla.; a sister, Betty K. Flores of Dixie; and a nephew, David Kuhn of Morley, Mich. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. - Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home
Dewey Monroe Lee
A celebration of life for Dewey Monroe Lee, 74, is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Thomasville. Graveside services are at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 at Riverside Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla., with military honors by the Florida National Guard. Mr. Lee died Monday, Jan. 30 in Tallahassee, Fla. Born in Cairo, he was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, a veteran of the Florida National Guard, retired from Western Electric and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Joan Haddock Lee; daughters, Susan Lee Willmon (David), Beth Lee Carlson; sons, Daryle Lee (Mary Ann), Rodney Lee (Mary); sisters, Faye Dorman (Dick), Janice Deyo, Jackie Lee Davis (Joe); 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., today at the funeral home at 940 Cesery Blvd. in Jacksonville. - Corey-Kerlin Funeral Homes and Crematory
Helen D. Dewell
Services for Helen D. Dewell, 80, of Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Feb. 28, 2007, at St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a member. Father Jacek Szuster, parish priest will officiate. Interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Dewell died Feb. 26 at her home. Born Sept. 4, 1926, in Pennsgrove, N.J. On Nov. 5, 1949, in Orlando, Fla., she married Charles H. Dewell, who survives. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her eight children, daughter, Janet D. Collins of Thomasville, daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tracy Warmack of Ochlocknee, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Jennifer Dewell of Thomasville, Kevin and Judy Dewell, of Coolidge, daughter, Lori Criswell of Thomasville, son, Eric Dewell, of Sasser, daughter, Allison Dewell of Thomasville, son and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie Dewell of Tallahassee, Fla.; and ninth daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Jerry Flannery of Tifton; seven grandchildren, Joshua Warmack, of Atlanta, Jonathan and Mandy Criswell of Thomasville, Nathan and Adrianne Jenkins of Altha, Fla., amber Lynn Dewell and fiancé, Chris Rahn of Pavo, Isabella and Samuel Dewell of Tallahassee; stepgrandchildren, Cheryl and Marty Leverett of Leesburg, Bart and Jan Collins, of Middleburg, Fla., Krissy and Robby Gilliard, Jennifer Bell, Beth and Sean Lightfoot; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Cameron Criswell, Jensen Alexzander Rahn; step-great-grandchildren, Kristen and Kaylee Reeves, Trevor Anthony Collins, Daniel McGee, Austin Hudson; sister-in-law, Joyce Dammer, of Orlando, Fla.; nephews, Donnie and Carol Justice, of Eustis, Fla., Gary and Timothy Dammer, of Orlando, Fla.; and niece, Betty Brown. She is preceded in death by brother, Henry Dammer; and granddaughter, Amanda Renee Collins. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Paul D. Karr
Services for Paul David Karr, 72, of Thomasville, are 11 a.m., Thursday, March 1, 2007, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, where he was a member, with Father Jacek Szuster officiating. Mr. Karr died Feb. 26 at Archbold Hospital. Born March 18, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late James J. and Cecelia George Karr. On May 26, 1962, in Cleveland, he married Teresa Marie Ruggiero who survives. Mr. Karr was a retired partner with Centek Industries in Thomasville. Survivors include daughters, Paula Elizabeth Karr of Malvern, Penn., Katrina Ann Karr Draves of Dowingtown, Penn.; son, Todd Peter Karr of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Virginia Karr Dougherty of Mentor, Ohio, Barbara Karr Johnston of Marblehead, Ohio; brother, James J. Karr Jr. of Columbia Station, Ohio; and three grandchildren. A brother, Robert Karr, preceded him in death. Prayer service and Rosary is 7 to 9 p.m., today at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Suite F, No. 227, 1659 Brandon Lane, San Jose, Calif., 95118-5226. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Lou Crawford Pullen
Memorial services for Lou Crawford Pullen, 82, Pelham, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home with the Rev. Alton Harper officiating. Mrs. Pullen died Tuesday, Feb. 27 at her residence. Born Dec. 5, 1924, in Thomas County, she was the daughter of the late Meda Mallard and Helen McKinnon Crawford. She was a retired photographer, having founded and owned Pullen Studio for many years. She was active in many civil and local activities. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.K. Pullen. Survivors include a daughter, Leese Pullen of Pelham; a son, Kerry Pullen of Marietta; two grandchildren, Amanda Turetsky of Smyrna and Eric K. Pullen of Marietta. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5441 Hwy. 262, Pelham, Ga. 31779. - Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home
Virginia Carroll (Mimi) White
Services for Virginia Carroll (Mimi) White, 87, Auburn, Ala., are at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at Auburn United Methodist Church Founders Chapel. The Rev. Dr. George Mathison and the Rev. Nick Holler will officiate and interment is in Auburn Memorial Park. Mrs. died Jan. 29 at residence. Born July 27, 1918, in Thomas County, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Mary Elizabeth Carroll. Survivors include her husband, Solomon Clifford “Cliff” White; three daughters, Nancy (Bobby) Flurry of Auburn, Anne (Jim) Summers of Birmingham, Ala., Amanda (Eugene) Strickland of Madison; eight grandchildren, Bobby (Crystal) Strickland of Killen, Rebecca (Jonathan) Young of Madison, Suzan (John) Brandt of Birmingham, Jimmy (Melissa) Summers of Birmingham, Ray (Jill) Porterfield of Opelika, Ala., Jennifer (Michael) Hicks of Dallas, Texas, Stephen and David Flurry both of Auburn; 10 great-grandchildren, Emily and Hannah Strickland, Blake and Rachael Young, Virginia Kate Brandt, Mikey and Matthew Hicks, Paige, Peyton and Tyler Porterfield. The family of Mrs. White would like to thank Southern Care Hospice, especially Florence Harper and Kathryn Milner; other caregivers, Delmonica Wise, Kathleen Holston, Pat Carter, Dr. Keith Fuller, Lee-Russell Council on Aging and Leisa Askew. The family gives special thanks to Auburn United Methodist Church family especially the Rev. Dr. George Mathison and the Rev. Nick Holler. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Auburn United Methoist Church. - Fredericks Funeral Home, Opelika
