Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Herbert Lewis Hall
Services for Herbert Lewis Hall of Meigs are at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 at Midway Baptist Church where he was a member. The Rev. Nathan Fowler, the Rev. Curtis Eason and the Rev. Billy Majors will officiate and interment will be in Midway Cemetery. Deacons of Midway Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Hall died Jan. 27 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 15, 1928, in Thomas County, he was the son of the late E. W. Hall Sr. and Ruby Lewis Hall. On April 5, 1952 he married Joyce Blackburn Hall who preceded him in death on April 1, 1992. Mr. Hall was a veteran of the United States Army-Air Corps and was a Master Electrician and farmer. He was a deacon and a member of the Pelham Masonic Lodge #312 and a Shriner. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Diane H. and Tom Causey of Coolidge, Dale and Tony Brock of Thomasville, Debbie and Ted Rogers of Ormond Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Kasey Benton, Ryan Brock, Jonathan Brock, Lucas Rogers; great-grandchildren, Michael and Sarah Benton; sister, Marie Stewart of Pelham, brother and sister-in-law, Harold H. and Sandra Hall of Ashburn, sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Cecil Bowen of Cordele, brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Marie Hall of Meigs. Brothers, E. W. Hall, Jr. and Charles Hall preceded him in death. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Frances Delores Wilson Sparrow
Services for Frances Delores Wilson Sparrow “Lil Mama,” 40, of Thomasville, are at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at Faith Temple Apostolic Church, 421 West Webster St., Thomasville. The Rev. Lewis Bruce will officiate, and interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Meigs. Pallbearers will be LeBrandon Koonce, Henry Adams, Tyron Horton, JaJuan Jackson, Lucious Sutton and Jack Shivers. Mrs. Sparrow died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. Born Oct. 19, 1965, in Thomas County, she was the daughter of Ann Mickens and Handy Wilson, who survive. Mrs. Sparrow, a member of Faith Temple Apostolic Church, lived in Thomasville for 40 years. She was married to Robert Lee Sparrow, who survives. Other survivors include sister Annie Mickens and brother Ephriam Leverette, both of Thomasville; nephews JaJuan Jackson and LeBrandon Kounce, both of Thomasville; nieces Kierra Shivers and Elisia Leverette, both of Thomasville; stepdaughter Shante Sparrow of Moultrie; stepson Nicholas Sparrow of Moultrie; God daughter Denise Vall of Thomasville, God mother Bobby Jean Cody, both of Thomasville; grandfather Cecil Turner of Thomasville; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Viewing will be at the funeral home Monday from 1 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., and at the church Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. until the service. The procession will assemble at 1223 Tom St., Thomasville Tuesday at 2 p.m. - Hadley Funeral Home
Blaine Thomas Yarbrough
Services for Blaine Thomas Yarbrough, 54, of Moultrie are at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Pleasant Hill Church. The Rev. Curtis Eason will officiate, and interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Yarbrough died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at his home. Born Dec. 24, 1951 in San Diego, Calif., he was the son of Sylvester Yarbrough and the late Joyce Jay. Yarbrough was a farmer and a broker. He is survived by his father, Sylvester Yarbrough, son Jason Yarbrough, daughter Anna Yarbrough, sister Brenda Yarbrough, and nephew Michael Rocco Ennulat. - Harrell Faircloth Funeral Home
Blaine T. Yarbrough
Memorial services for Blaine T. Yarbrough, 54, Pavo, are at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Yarbrough died Friday, Jan. 27 at his residence. Memorials and donations may be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. - Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home
Homer Bostic Sr.
Services for Homer Bostic Sr., Cairo, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Mount Calvary M.B. Church in Cairo. The Rev. Alexander Mack will officiate and interment is in Crestview Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Bremis Bostic Jr., Lari Bostic, Kenneth Bostic, Nick Norwood, Michael Sloan, Cedrick Smith, Roosevelt Ellis, Tyro and Tyrone Conyers. Honorary pallbearers are Cloud & Son Funeral Home staff and deacon and trustees of Mount Calvary M.B. Church. Mr. Bostic died Sunday, Jan. 22, at his residence. Born Jan. 7, 1941, in Grady County, he was a son of Zemer and Lillian Bostic. He attended Grady County School system and employed at Sunnyland Packing (Lykes) and Cloud & Son Funeral Home. He was married to Harriet Thomas Bostic who survives. He was a member of Mount Calvary M.B. where he sang in the choir and served on the deacon board. Other survivors includ sons, Homer Bostic Jr. of Marion, N.Y., Vincent Bostic (Lujuanna) of Cairo; grandson, David Bostic of Statesboro; granddaughters, Teresa Bostic, Alicia Bostic both of Cairo; brothers, Charles Bostic of Cairo, Euzember Bostic of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sisters, Sarah Steele of New York, N.Y., Cassandra Moore, Pansy Bostic both of Brooklyn; mother-in-law, Alberta Thomas of Cairo; brothers-in-law, Johnny Thomas (Willie Mae) of Willingboro, N.J., Frank Thomas (Betty Ann) of Atlanta, Jimmy (Helen) Thomas of Philadelphia, Pa.; sister-in-law, Joyce Breedlove of Marion, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. - Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Martha Frith
Services for Martha Frith, West Palm Beach, Fla., are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at New White Springs M.B. Church. Elder Clarence Garland, officiating, the Rev. Walter Pittman, pastor, and interment is in Crestview Cemetery. Active pallbearers are friends of the family. Mrs. Frith died Jan. 21 in West Palm Beach. Born in Cairo, she was a member of St. John Baptist Church in Boynton Beach, Fla. Survivors include a daughter, Jacquline Murray; son, Ungray Murray; sisters, Inez Lurry, Eula Mae (Calvin) Baldwin of Bainbridge; brothers, Robert (Betty) Lurry, Roosevelt (Corine) Lurry all of Thomasville, Wallace Lurry of West Palm Beach, Mathis (Clara) Lurry of Tallahassee, Fla., Orris Lurry of Riviera Beach, Fla., Benjamin (Grace) of Atlanta, Bobby (Mary) Lurry of Atlantic City, N.J.; three devoted nieces, Levelia Richardson, Charlene Little, Shirley Lurry; and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. - Weston’s Funeral Home
Mildred Maxwell Collins Johnson
Graveside services for Mildred Maxwell Collins Johnson, Tallahassee, Fla., are at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. The Rev. John Paul Hasick will officiate. Mrs. Johnson died Jan. 25 at her residence. Born Sept. 8, 1936, in Grady County, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Nancy Stephens Maxwell. She was married to Joe Collins who preceded her in death on July 14, 1970. She later married Walter B. Johnson who survives. In the course of her marriage, she traveled the world over with her husband in his work. She lived in Jamaica, Italy, and other areas of the world making acquaintances who have remained longtime friends. Several years ago, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and she and her husband returned to Tallahassee where she waged the battle of her illness with a great inner strength she received from her faith in God. She remained concerned about other people even when she was at her worst and always made her friends feel better when they left her side after a visit. She never had a complaint and faced life with a smile. She accepted her illness and never wavered in her faith. She died with her faithful and loving husband by her side. Other survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Linda Collins of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Mason of Hagerman, Idaho; stepdaughter, Jennifer Fabrick and husband, Bruce of Atlanta; stepson, John Johnson of Tallahassee; brothers, William Henry (Duck) Maxwell of Calvary, Melvin Maxwell of Knoxville, Tenn; and a sister, Jimmie Lou Cooper of Climax; grandchildren, Cory-Joe Karpakis of Bellbrook, Ohio, Branden Karpakis and Clinton Karpakis both of Salt Lake City, Robin Fabrick of Atlanta, Kaycee Collins and Samantha Collins both of Salt Lake City. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home on Buck Lake Road in Tallahassee, Fla. - Clark Funeral Home
Rebecca Mango
Services for Rebecca Mango, Cairo, are at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Greater New Corinth M.B. Church. Superintendent P.E. Hayes, officiating, and the Rev. Willie G. Smiley, pastor, and interment is in Crestview Cemetery. Active pallbearers are friends and co-workers of Gus Mango Jr. at the Community Service department. Mrs. Mango died Jan. 19 at Grady General Hospital. Born in Decatur County, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Nellie Corker. She was married to Gus Mango Jr. who survives, of Cairo. Other survivors include sons, Jimmy Perry of Fredericksburg, Va., Darrell (Remona) Perry of Savannah, Gus (Dee Dee) Mango III of Cairo; daughters, Linda Ware, Telisa (Emory) Jones all of Cairo, Sherry (Emory) Crocker of Warner Robins, Betty (Hollis) Herring of Fort Myers, Fla., Valerie (Andre) Prude of Montgomery, Ala.; brothers, T.J. (Barbara) Corker of Cairo, Cleveland (Mary) Corker of Miami, Fla.; sisters, Sernella (Rev. Willie) Perry, Jeanette (Roosevelt) Kelly, Carrie Lou Copeland, Shirley (Horace) Daniels all of Cairo, Dorothy (Tommy) Mills of Whigham; father-in-law, Gus Mango Jr. of Cairo; five brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law, 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives and friends. - Weston’s Funeral Home
John W. Mobley III
Memorial services for John W. Mobley III, 78, of Tallahassee, Fla., and Thomasville are at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 216 Remington Ave., Thomasville with a reception following. Mr. Mobley died Tuesday, Jan. 24 after an extended illness. Born in Milledgeville, on Feb. 8, 1927, he was the eldest of three sons of Dr. John W. Mobley and Margaret Nixon Mobley of Thomasville. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., and Emory University and the University of Georgia. Raised in Pelham and Thomasville, he became an avid sportsman and pursued his love of hunting and fishing to the fullest for his entire life throughout south Georgia and north Florida. “Captain John”, as he was known to all, decided to turn his hobbies into business when he opened and ran The Gun and Tackle Shop in downtown Thomasville for many years. Many a young and even seasoned hunters and fishermen learned a lot of the tricks of the trade by visiting his shop. One of the best events occurred when Captain John and his fishing crew would display their catch of giant tarpon at the front of the store for photo shoots by the local newspaper. As much as he loved fishing, there was no doubt his No. 1 sport was duck shooting. Pursuing ring-necked ducks with his best hunting buddies Nat Williams, Bill Owens and his sons and grandsons was his true passion. He became known as the best duck shooter in the area with his prolific ability to take doubles and triples with his trusty Winchester Model 12. Captain John later moved to Tallahassee and joined Kevin Kelly’s Sporting Goods where he helped Kevin’s to grow and later returned to Thomasville to help open and manage Kevin’s of Thomasville. He was instrumental in helping the start up of Ducks Unlimited chapters throughout south Georgia and north Florida and was always eager to share his love and knowledge of the outdoors with everyone. His interest also included being a Boy Scout Scoutmaster and an aficionado of swing-jazz music. He is survived by his wife, Rosezine Mobley of Tallahassee; his five children, John W. “Jock” Mobley IV of Pensacola, Fla., Scott L. Mobley of Atlanta, Ned H. Mobley of Los Angeles, Calif., Margaret M. Thompson (Russ) of Thomasville, Gordon H. Mobley of Jacksonville, Fla.; and three grandchildren, David C. Scott, John W. Mobley V and Jennifer Mobley Sarkadi. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Nick and Goode. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Lee Ernest Wilson
Services for Lee Ernest Wilson, 80, of Thomasville, are at 3 p.m., Jan. 28, 2006, at Providence Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Emory C. Virgil will officiate and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are deacons of Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Wilson died Jan. 24 at Brooks County Hospital in Quitman. Born Jan. 26, 1925, in Pavo, he was a son of the late Mathew and Rosa Lee Wilson. He was married to Eloise Davis of Thomasville on May 7, 1944, in Thomasville. He was a 55-year member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and a chauffer. Other survivors includes grandson, Mandrell Birks of Laurel, Maryland; granddaughter, Sharee Birks of Washington, D.C.; granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer E. Birks of Laurel, Maryland; son-in-law, E.J. Birks of Washington, D.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A daughter, Doretha W. Birks preceded him in death in November 1976. The viewing begins at noon today at the funeral home. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Lois Whigham Bell
Services for Lois Whigham Bell, 97, Cairo, are at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Cairo. The Rev. Richard Soper will officiate and interment is in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Danny McDaniel, Greg Bell, Faulkner Bell, Carson Bell, Jason Rawlins and Matt Rawlins. Mrs. Bell died Jan. 24 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville. Born Feb. 14, 1908, in Grady County, she was a daughter of the late William and Minnie Martin Whigham. She was married to Earl Bell who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church in Cairo. Survivors incllude sons and daughters-in-law, Wynburn O. Bell of Cairo, Billy J. and Ruth Anne Bell of Bowling Green, Ky. and St. Simons Island; daughter, Carolyn B. McDaniel of Albany; grandchildren, Sharon Davis of Thomasville, Greg Bell of St. Simons Island, Margaret Howard of Brentwood, Tenn., Danny McDaniel of Marietta; great-grandchildren, Haley McDaniel, Madison McDaniel both of Marietta, Matt Rawlins of McDonough, Jason Rawlins of Tallahassee, Fla., Sarah Morgan of Bowling Green, Hope Peach, Grace Peach both of Brentwood, Faulkner Bell and Carson Bell both of St. Simons Island. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bell; and grandchildren, Marilyn Bell Morgan and Bruce Bell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Stockbridge, Ga. 30281 or First United Methodist Church, 318 S. Broad St., Cairo or American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., today at the residence at 959 Hwy. 112 N., Cairo. - Clark Funeral Home
Debra ‘Debbie’ Davis Daughtry
Services for Debra “Debbie” Davis Daughtry, 50, Abbeville, Ala., are at 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Cairo. The Rev. Robert Crapps will officiate and interment is in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. Mrs. Daughtry died Jan. 24 in a Dothan hospital. Born and raised in Grady County, she was a former resident of Ayden, N.C. and had lived in Henry County, Ala., since 2002. She was a 1973 graduate of Cairo High School and was formerly employed by Daniel Construction Company as a secretary. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Lee Daughtry of Abbeville; daughter, Jeanne White and her husband, Chad White of Ayden; a son, Brandon Bowen of Greenville, N.C.; a grandson, Damien Bowen; mother, Cindy Merritt Takach of Albany; a sister, Glend Munoz and her husband, Darrell Munoz of Baconton; a brother, Steve Davis of Leesburg; several aunts and uncles including a special aunt, Gladys (Bud) Hinson of Cairo. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Davis; a brother, Gary L. Davis; and stepfather, Bernard C. Takach. - Clark Funeral Home
Cathi W. Evans
Services for Cathi W. Evans, Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Rose City Church of God. The Rev. Gerald Horne will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Donnie Collins, Jonathan Rieber, Roy Long, Bob Perkins, Steve Beason and Ronnie Beason. Mrs. Evans died Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Archbold Hospital. Born Nov. 20, 1962, in Thomasville, she was a daughter of Juanita H. Webb and the late Zack Webb. On Oct. 19, 2002, in Thomasville, she married Kenneth D. Evans, who survives, of Thomasville. She attended Rose City Church of God and attended Thomas University. She was an accounting assistant with Perkins and Long CPAs in Thomasville for more than five years. Other survivors include a daughter, Diane Yawn of Thomasville; four grandchildren, Taylor Yawn, Staci Yawn, Hope Clark, Bobby Clark Jr. all of Thomasville; brothers, Michael Webb of Tallahassee, Fla., David Webb of Thomasville; sister and brother-in-law, Carla and Donnie Beason of Thomasville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Leon and Virginia Evans of Thomasville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Derek and Kim Evans of Thomasville; two nieces, Rita Webb and Shelly Webb. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today at the funeral home. - Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Barbara ‘Bonnie’ Gaebler
Services for Barbara “Bonnie” Gaebler, 65, Cairo, are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Cairo. The Rev. Richard Soper and the Rev. Tegler Greer will officiate. Interment is at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Fla. Ms. Gaebler died Monday, Jan. 23 in Cairo. Born Jan. 6, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Victor Edward and Barbara Ann Kerovinke Gaebler. A nurse, she was a captain in the U.S. Air Force and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include sisters, June Gaebler of Calvary, Gloria Gaebler of Thomasville, Patricia Gaebler Eastman of Chesterland, Ohio; and niece, Diane Hart Wickliff of Ohio. - Clark Funeral Home
John W. Mobley III
Memorial services for John W. Mobley III, 78, of Tallahassee, Fla., and Thomasville are at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 216 Remington Ave., Thomasville with a reception following. Mr. Mobley died Tuesday, Jan. 24 after an extended illness. Born in Milledgeville, on Feb. 8, 1927, he was the eldest of three sons of Dr. John W. Mobley and Margaret Nixon Mobley of Thomasville. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., and Emory University and the University of Georgia. Raised in Pelham and Thomasville, he became an avid sportsman and pursued his love of hunting and fishing to the fullest for his entire life throughout south Georgia and north Florida. “Captain John”, as he was known to all, decided to turn his hobbies into business when he opened and ran The Gun and Tackle Shop in downtown Thomasville for many years. Many a young and even seasoned hunters and fishermen learned a lot of the tricks of the trade by visiting his shop. One of the best events occurred when Captain John and his fishing crew would display their catch of giant tarpon at the front of the store for photo shoots by the local newspaper. As much as he loved fishing, there was no doubt his No. 1 sport was duck shooting. Pursuing ring-necked ducks with his best hunting buddies Nat Williams, Bill Owens and his sons and grandsons was his true passion. He became known as the best duck shooter in the area with his prolific ability to take doubles and triples with his trusty Winchester Model 12. Captain John later moved to Tallahassee and joined Kevin Kelly’s Sporting Goods where he helped Kevin’s to grow and later returned to Thomasville to help open and manage Kevin’s of Thomasville. He was instrumental in helping the start up of Ducks Unlimited chapters throughout south Georgia and north Florida and was always eager to share his love and knowledge of the outdoors with everyone. His interest also included being a Boy Scout Scoutmaster and an aficionado of swing-jazz music. He is survived by his wife, Rosezine Mobley of Tallahassee; his five children, John W. “Jock” Mobley IV of Pensacola, Fla., Scott L. Mobley of Atlanta, Ned H. Mobley of Los Angeles, Calif., Margaret M. Thompson (Russ) of Thomasville, Gordon H. Mobley of Jacksonville, Fla.; and three grandchildren, David C. Scott, John W. Mobley V and Jennifer Mobley Sarkadi. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Nick and Goode. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
