Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Hilda Darnell Tomberlin
A memorial service for Miss Hilda Darnell Tomberlin is at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 in the Chapel of All Faiths at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville. The Revs. Clarence and Laura Jackson will officiate. Miss Tomberlin was born July 9, 1945 and died Jan. 29, 2005. Hilda was a precious gift from God. She was a beautiful lady and her sweet spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She is survived by special friends, Jennifer and Robert Griffin of Ochlocknee, Libby Evans of Meigs, Terry Wilder of Thomasville, Fred and Debbie Maddox of Pavo, and a multitude of loving caregivers and friends at Southwestern and in the community. She is also survived by a niece, Kimberly Jenette, of Kentucky. All of Hilda’s friends and loved ones are invited to attend her memorial service. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Martha Lewis Walden
Services for Martha Lewis Walden, 78, Cairo, are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 at Midway Baptist Church in Cairo. The Rev. Chad Cantrell and the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Cloud will officiate and interment is in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Art Faircloth, Mark Faircloth, John Faircloth, Carey Walden, Ken Horton, Shay Walden, Wendell Harrison Jr. and Luke Walden. Mrs. Walden died Monday, Feb. 7 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Born Dec. 8, 1926 in Grady County, she was a daughter of the late Fondren and Vera Gray Lewis. She was married to Luther Lamar Walden Sr. who preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2004. She was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Steve Walden and wife, Debra, Lamar Walden and wife, Tina all of Cairo; daughters, Peggy Faircloth of Cairo, Barbara Horton and husband, Dewayne of Cornelia; sisters, Jewel Willis of Woodville, Fla., Annie Laura Willis of Cairo, Rae Ennis of Palatka, Fla.; brother, Jimmy Lewis of Cairo; grandchildren, Art Faircloth of Climax, Mark Faircloth of Cairo, Susan Nereim of Cairo, John Faircloth of Doerun, Amber Childs of Cairo, Carey Walden of Cairo, Luke Walden of Cairo, Beth Edwards of Blairsville, Ken Horton of Cleveland, Mellie Cantrell of Sautee, Shay Walden of Valdosta, Wendell Harrison Jr. of Cairo; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Elaine Walden Harrison; parents; and a brother, Herbie Lewis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. - Clark Funeral Home
Roscoe ‘Sugar Boy’ Young
Services for Roscoe (Sugar Boy) Young, 65, 5563 Highway 93, South, Thomasville, are at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at Pleasant Hill CME Church, Beachton, with the Rev. U.A. Hammonds Sr., church pastor, officiating. Active pallbearers are Robin Young, Christopher Young, Melrose Walden, Arthur Bryant, Tommy Hill and Tommy L. Jackson. Mr. Young died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. A Beachton native, he was born Jan. 20, 1940, a son of Fannie Bush Young and Arthur Young, who died June 27, 1963. Mr. Young was a gardener and attended Liberty High School at Beachton. He is survived by his mother, Fannie Bush Young, Beachton; a son, Jody Lawson, Cliffwood, N.J.; brothers, Roger Young (wife Bernice), Thomasville, David Young (wife Mary), Thomasville, John A. Young (wife Geraldine), Philadelphia, Pa.; uncle, Emmitt Bush (wife Mary), Thomasville; four grandchildren, all of Cliffwood; a very dear friend, Melrose Walden; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. - Hadley Funeral Home
Raymond Herschell Baggett
Raymond Herschell Baggett, 75, of Hohenwald, Tenn., died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Baggett, born April 28, 1929, in Thomas County, was the son of the late Jessie Leonard and Wilma Bernice Fulgham Baggett. He was the owner of Auto Body Repair. He is survived by his wife Annie Marie Vonier Baggett of Hehenwald, Tenn.; four sons, Raymond Baggett Jr. of Thomasville, Steven Baggett of Havana, Ill. and Bruce and Frank Baggett of Hehenwald, Tenn.; two daughters, Antonia Natschke of Waynesboro, Tenn. and Teresa Natschke of Machaw, Ill.; two brothers, Jerald and Bill Baggett of Thomasville; two sisters, Estelle Carlson and Helen Henderson of Thomasville; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Frank Carr Jr.
Services for Frank Carr Jr., 65, Boston, are at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 5, 2005 at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Parramore Fish Pond Rd., Boston. The Rev. Harvey W. Virgil, pastor Mt. Moriah M.B. Church, will officiate and interment is in Carroll Hill Community Cemetery in Boston. Active pallbearers are Leo Virgil Jr., Dennis Smith, James A. Graham, Lee Norris Brown, Nathaniel Burns, B.H. Virgil, Ralph Ross and Eric Howard. Honorary pallbearers are James Graham, Clifford Williams and Tommy Haywood. Mr. Carr died Jan. 31 at his residence. Born Sept. 16, 1939 in Thomas County, Ga., he was a son of the late Frank Carr and Rosetta Armster Carr. He was a graduate of Boston High School and Walton Vocational Tech School. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Boston where he was a church treasurer, chairman of deacon board and superintendent of Sunday school. He was a farmer and carpenter and had lived all his life in Boston. He was married to Mattie Hudson on July 2, 1960. To this union six children were born, James, Joann, Melvin, Darrell, Jerome and Carla. After his first marriage dissolved, he later married Bessie T. Brooks on April 28, 1984. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Carr of Boston; mother, Rosetta Carr of Boston; sons, Melvin Carr (Ollie) of Thomasville, Darrell Carr of Thomasville, Hiram Jerome Carr of Boston, Frank Carr III of Thomasville; daughters, Carla Tramell (Darrell) of Thomasville, Joann Carr of Atlanta, Diana Carr of Tallahassee, Fla.; son, John Henry Carr of Boston; sisters, Mary McMillian, Claretha Wilson both of Thomasville, Julia Hayward (Eddie D.) of Boston; brothers, Lucious Carr (Norma) of Thomasville, Willie J. Carr (Cynthia) of College Park; step-sons, Curtis Brooks (Norma) of Thomasville, Melvin Brooks, Parrish Brooks, James Brooks all of Boston; step-daughter, Linda Bell of Boston; step-great-grandson, Stefon McQueen Belle of Boston; step-grandson, Parrish Fleming of Boston; ex-wife and friend, Mattie Hudson Carr; special niece, Deidra Canion of Thomasville; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his father, Frank Carr Sr.; a son, James Carl Carr; and a brother, Lee Moses Carr. The viewing is from 11 a.m. Saturday until the funeral hour with no viewing after the eulogy. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Elizabeth Corker
Services for Elizabeth Corker, Cairo, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. W.L. Henry will officiate and interment is in Crestview Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Jimmy Jones, Chris Williams, Tony Willis, Terrence Green, Brian Donaldson and Alan Hudson. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Corker, Donald Corker, Kenneth Corker Sr., Kenneth Corker Jr., Quindale Corker and Donovan Corker. Mrs. Corker died Wednesday, Jan. 26 at her residence. Born March 16, 1925 in Live Oak, Fla., she was a daughter of the late John and Addie Deyounks. She was married to Frank Corker who preceded her in January 2002. She was a housewife and a member of Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Spence of Cairo; sons, Larry Corker, Kenneth (Barbara) Corker all of Cairo; daughters, Anna Madison of Moultrie, Linda Brown of Miami, Fla.; sisters, Johnnie Mae Lee, Annie V. Washington all of Cairo; brothers, Eddie (Mary) Deyounks, Jerry (Gloria) Deyounks, Frank (Nora) Deyounks, Joseph (Nora) Deyounks all of Cairo, Lonnie Deyounks of Vero Beach, Fla.; brother, Daniel (Ruth) Bostic) of Vero Beach; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. - Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Arthur Carter Gilbert
Services for Arthur Carter Gilbert, 81, Cairo, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at Bethlehem AME Church, 412 2nd St. S.W., Cairo. The Rev. Roy J. Brown Jr., officiating and the Rev. W.F. Griffin, presiding and interment is in Crestview Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Rodriquez Thornton, Lannis Thornton Sr., Ricky Huntley, Robert Earl Hunter, L.C. Vicks Jr. and Ben Morgan. Honorary pallbearers are Ernest Williams, Willie Johnson, Gordie Simmons Sr., Jim Frank Davenport, George Brown and Joe Davenport. Mr. Gilbert died Sunday, Jan. 30 at Grady General Hospital. Born Dec. 6, 1923 in Cuthbert, Ga., he was a son of Samuel Boyzie and Mary Bridges Gilbert. On Nov. 22, 1943, he married Earlie B. Howard. He attended Randolph County school system and was a mechanic. He was a member of Little Bethel AME Church where he was a steward and trustee. Survivors include his wife, Earlie B. Gilbert of Cairo; son, Eddie (Mary Ann) Gilbert of Cairo; daughter, Arthurene Mitchell of Thomasville; grandson, Barry Jon of Thomasville; granddaughter, Elisabeth Mitchell of Thomasville; grandson, Eddie (Firecracker) Gilbert Jr. of Cairo; granddaughter, Taneka Siler of Cairo; brother-in-law, Edward Howard of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Emma Gilbert of Springvale, Mary Jones, Rosa Nell Gilbert both of Cairo; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A grandson, Desmond Arthur preceded him in death. - Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Charles Raymond Kennedy
Services for Charles Raymond Kennedy, Fort Gaines, are at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Cairo. The Rev. Roger Brinkley and the Rev. Nathan Fowler will officiate and interment is in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Ed Green, Russell Green, Danny Mash, Billy Mash, Mark Nelms and Ray Robertson. Mr. Kennedy died Feb. 1 in Fort Gaines. Born Aug. 15, 1953 in Jacksonville, Fla., he was a son of Vi Vinson Kennedy of Green Cove Springs, Fla. and the late Raymond Charles Kennedy. He served in the U.S. Army, of the Baptist faith and owned and operated a used car sales dealership. Survivors include his wife, Judy Mash Kennedy of Georgetown; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Sherri Kennedy of Cairo, Jim and Linda Kennedy of Cairo; a daughter, Tasha Nelms of Cairo; grandchildren, Courtney Nelms, Zachary Kennedy, Heather Kennedy, Dylan Kennedy all of Cairo; his mother, Vi Kennedy of Green Cove Springs; brothers, Bill Kennedy, Vernon Kennedy and Pete Kennedy all of Green Cove Springs. - Clark Funeral Home
J.T. Mays
Services for J.T. Mays, 78, of Tallahassee, Fla., are at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at Richland Missionary Baptist Church in Boston. The Rev. William Sales, officiating and the Rev. Henry Mathis, pastor, and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Thomasville. Active pallbearers are nephews. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons. Mr. Mays died Jan. 31 in Tallahassee, Fla. Born Jan. 16, 1927 in Thomas County, he was a son of the late Boyd and Maggie Mays. He was a member of Shiloh AME Church in Miccosukee, Fla. and was a gardener. He had lived in Thomasville prior to moving to Tallahassee several years. Survivors include sons, Tommy J. Mays (Helen) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Cornilus Mays of Ocoee, Fla.; daughters, Barbara Atkins (Eddie), Margaret Perry (Willie) of Tallahassee, Margie Williams (Lloyd) of Boston; sister, Allie Mae Mitchell of Thomasville; aunt, Charlie Lee Lamons of Thomasville; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; three sons-in-law; two stepchidren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. The viewing is from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. The procession will assemble at 2 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. - Hadley’s Funeral Home
Juanita Minchew Faulk Robinson
Memorial services for Juanita Minchew Faulk Robinson are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville where she was a member. Mrs. Robinson died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, after a brief illness. Born May 9, 1927, in Waycross, Ga., she was the daughter of Dr. Benjamin Harvey Minchew and Juanita Bennett Minchew. A graduate of Waycross High School, she earned her bachelor’s degree in comparative religion in 1948 from Sweetbriar College, where she received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award given by the New York-Southern Society. She did graduate work at the Union Theological Seminary of Columbia University in New York. On Dec. 22, 1948, she married Ralph Ivey Faulk of Thomasville, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1991. A homemaker for most of her life, she raised five children and was an active community volunteer, sharing her time and talents on behalf of the Thomasville Junior Service League, Thomas County League of Women Voters, Daughters of the American Revolution, Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, Thomas County Historical Society and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children, among others. Active in the First Presbyterian Church, she was a noted Bible teacher and served the Women of the Church in many capacities, including president. In her later life, she continued her education at Valdosta State College, earning a second bachelor’s degree, in early childhood education, in 1980, and she taught 13 years in the Thomas County public schools. On April 3, 1993, she married Arthur R. Robinson, who survives. Other local survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Sissy Faulk of Thomasville; daughters and sons-in-law Ellen and George Herring of Boston; Charity and Ken Manwaring of Thomasville; and Elizabeth (Boo) and Rick Ivey of Thomasville; grandchildren, Hamilton Faulk, Ivey Manwaring, Sarah Manwaring, Mitchell Herring, Sterling Ivey, Brantley Ivey and Ford Faulk; and a great-granddaughter, Mallie Faulk, all of whom reside in Thomas County. A daughter, Mary Ivey Faulk of Thomasville, preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1995. Mrs. Robinson is also survived by her brother, Dr. Harvey Minchew of Winchester, Md.; her sister, Doris Tennant, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a large extended family. No formal visitation is planned, but the family is receiving visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Faulk at 1203 E. Washington Street. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army or the Thomas County Public Library. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Nellie Lee Robinson Stoball
Services for Nellie Lee Robinson Stoball, 75, 303 Fern St., Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Feb. 5, 2005 at St. Thomas AME Church. The Rev. Kenneth C. Williams, St. Thomas AME Church in Thomasville will officiate and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Arnold Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Eugene Morrow, Richard Morrow, Virgil Murphy and Rolland Scruggs. Honorary pallbearers are stewards and trustees of St. Thomas AME Church and men of Douglass High School class of 1949. Mrs. Stoball died Jan. 25 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Born Sept. 11, 1929 in Thomasville, she was a daughter of Mack and Elivia Cone Robinson. She is a graduate of Douglass High School and Morris Brown College where she earned an associate of arts degree. She was a nurse and teacher and member of St. Thomas AME Church. She was a past worthy matron of Rebecca Chapter No. 32 O.E.S., Loyal Lady Ruler of Minnie L. Washington Assembly No. 34, steward and church financial secretary, vice president of Civic Garden Club, president of the Susie Flipper Missionary Society, member of the Usher Board and member of the church choir. Survivors include her son, Carlton E. Watt of Fayetteville, N.C.; and daughter, Brenda K. Scott of Colorado Springs, Colo. The viewing is from 3 to 8:30 p.m., Friday and at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A wake will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday. The procession will assemble at 10 a.m., Saturday, 303 Fern St. - Hadley’s Funeral Home
Gary Leonard Davis
Services for Gary Leonard Davis, 50, are at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Cairo. Interment follows in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are Steven Davis, C.J. Davis, Jim Scarbrough, Timmy Merritt, Terry Merritt and Craig Collins. Mr. Davis died Tuesday, Feb. 2 at his mother’s residence. Born March 25, 1954 in Grady County, he was a son of Cindy Merritt Takach of Albany and the late Leonard Davis. He served in the U.S. Army and was a house painter. Survivors include his mother, Cindy Merritt Takach of Albany; a son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Tiffiny Davis of Covington; daughter and son-in-law, Kerri and Brian Harrell of Covington; brother, Steve Davis of Leesburg; sisters, Debbie Daughtry of Abbeville, Ala., Glenda Munoz of Baconton and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. - Clark Funeral Home
Judge George Arthur Horkan Jr.
Services for Judge George Arthur Horkan Jr., 78, Moultrie, are at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church in Moultrie. The Rev. Hugh Ward will officiate and interment is in Westview Cemetery. Judge Horkan died Feb. 2 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Born March 9, 1926, in Moultrie, the son of the late George A. and Martha Olliff Horkan, he is a lifelong resident of Moultrie. He graduated from Moultrie High School in 1943. He is a combat veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific war zone. He received his A.B. degree from Mercer University, 1950, and his J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude, in 1952 where he also served on the school Honor Court and as a student editor of the Georgia Bar Journal in 1952. Admitted to the practice of law in the Georgia and federal courts in 1952, he practiced law in Moultrie from 1952 to 1969. He served as judge, Moultrie Municipal Court, 1957 to 1969; as district attorney, Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia, 1969 to 1972; judge, Superior Courts, Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia, 1972 to 1994; and as chief judge of the circuit, 1979 to 1994. He served as senior judge, Superior Courts of Georgia, 1995 to present. He served as president of the Moultrie Bar Association; as a member of the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission, 1977 to 1981; the Georgia Criminal Justice Council, 1975 to 1976; the Judicial Council of Georgia, 1982; as administrative judge for the 2nd Judicial District of Georgia; and as a member of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, 1972 to present. He served as president of the Moultrie Kiwanis Club, 1963; as an adult advisor for the Moultrie Youth Center; president of elementary school PTA; president of the semi-pro Dixie Baseball League; as a director of the Georgia-Florida professional baseball league; president of Moultrie Touchdown Club; director, Sunset Country Club; director, Moultrie YMCA; chairman of the board of deacons and as an elder of Moultrie First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Virginia Davis Horkan; sons, George A. Horkan III and wife, Alicia of Moultrie, Frank D. Horkan and wife, Lisa of Moultrie; daughter, Martha Horkan Tyndall and husband, Mark of Lawrenceville; sister, Olliff Horkan Smith of Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren, Amy Morgan, Lisa Warren, Will Horkan, Davis Horkan, Laurel Tyndall, Caleb Tyndall; great-grandchildren, Savannah Morgan, Daren Kent and Gage Kent. He was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Horkan Cauble of Canton; and a great-grandchild, Sydney Morgan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. - Cobb Funeral Chapel
