Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Jacqueline Ashurst Cooper Morse
Services for Jacqueline Ashurst Cooper Morse, 86, Dunwoody and formerly of Montezuma are at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 at Montezuma United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ken Myers will officiate and interment is in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park. Mrs. Morse died Sunday, Jan. 30 at her residence. Born Jan. 13, 1919, in Eatonton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jackson Cooper and Celeste Ashurst Cooper. She had lived in Montezuma for 43 years, coming from Orlando, Fla. She was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church where she was an active choir member. She was a member of Montezuma Music Lover’s Club and assisted with various school activities and literary events. Mrs. Morse visited with her son, Jack Morse Sr. and his family frequently in Thomasville and enjoyed attending services at First Baptist Church in Thomasville. Survivors include two sons, Louis Tracy Morse Jr. of Roswell, Thomas Jackson Morse of Thomasville; daughter, Jacqueline M. “Cissy” Brown of Dunwoody; five grandchildren, Candice Brown of Dunwoody, Thomas Jackson Morse Jr. of Brunswick, David Lawrence Morse of Ann Arbor, Mich., Kristin Morse, Kevin Morse both of Roswell; two great-grandchildren, Tybalt Brown and Lexi Morse. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home in Montezuma. - Watson-Mathews Funeral Home
Ruby Hazel Adams
Services for Ruby Hazel Adams, Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. John Rainey will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Grandsons are pallbearers. Mrs. Adams died Jan. 30, 2005 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born June 13, 1915 in Dade County, Fla., she was the daughter of the late William Jordan Owens and Nancy Elizabeth Ambrose Owens. She was married to Fred Chandler Adams who preceded her in death. Mrs. Adams was a member of First Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She lived in Miami until the last 18 years when she moved to Thomasville. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Carol Adams of Altamonte Springs, Fla., James and Rita Adams of Sharpsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Hazel and Robert Perkins of Thomasville; sister, Addie Mae Johns of Pembrook Pines, Fla.; grandchildren, James Adams, Bart Smith, Stacy Spaulding, Shelley McCurdy, Kristi Day, Kevin Adams, Debbie Nelson, Robert Perkins Jr., John Perkins, Brian Perkins; and 23 great-grandchildren. A sister, Ola Miller; brother, Henry Owens; and a sister, Ruth Lane, preceded her in death. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Always and Forever Memorial and Honor Program, Attn: ADA Web, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Veronica Cochran Bass
Services for Veronica Cochran Bass of Thomasville are at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gerri Simpson will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Ralph Carter, John Canfield, Billy Hale, Robert Griffin, Troy Hitt and Jamie Crawford. Mrs. Bass died Jan. 29 at her residence. Born Jan. 4, 1965 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Douglas Evans and Charlotte Marie Weaver Howard of Thomasville. She was married to George Michael Bass of Thomasville. She was a waitress, member of World of Truth Tabernacle and had lived in Thomasville since 1969. Survivors include her husband, George Michael Bass of Thomasville; daughters, Victoria Stephens, Kelly Cochran, Patricia Cornelius all of Thomasville; grandchildren, Destiny, Ashley and Caitlin Stephens; brothers, Roger Evans, Robert Carter Jr. both of Thomasville; father, Robert Carter Sr. of Thomasville; and stepfather, Ferris Howard of Thomasville; stepsister, Marie Ellis; and stepbrother, Ralph Carter. She was preceded in death by brothers, William Lee Evans, Scottie Eugene Evans; and niece, Lisa Marie Evans. - Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Nellie Mae Brooks
Services for Nellie Mae Brooks, 76, are at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005 at Richland Missionary Baptist Church in Thomas County. The Rev. Henry Mathis will officiate and interment is in Boston Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Earl Brooks Sr., Eugene Brooks Jr., Calvin Brooks, Freddie Robinson, James Thompson and Antonyo Wyche. Mrs. Brooks died Friday, Jan. 28 at Brooks County Hospital in Quitman. Born July 28, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Elijah and Susie Brooks in Boston. She joined Richland Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully until her death. Survivors include a sister, Dealmar Davis of Boston; special nephew and niece, Barney and Marion Jackson; a special great-nephew, Barney Jackson Jr. all of Thomasville; three sisters-in-law, Rochelle Brooks of Boston, Maggie Brooks of Thomasville, Thelma Brooks of Coolidge; a brother-in-law, Bennie Jackson of Boston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. - Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home
James Henry Cruel
Services for James Henry Cruel, 75, Cairo, are at 11 a.m., Wed., Feb. 2, 2005 at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Cairo. The Rev. Dr. Winfred Hope and Pastor Alexander Mack will officiate and interment is in Crestview Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers are former athletes of Washington Consolidated and Washington Middle Schools. Mr. Cruel died Jan. 28 at his residence. Born Nov. 4, 1929 in Early County, Ga., he was a son of Eugene Cruel and Frances Hodges. On March 21, 1956, he married Earlene Averett Cruel. He had lived in Blakely before moving to Cairo 44 years ago. He is a 1956 graduate of Albany State College where he earned a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education. He was an educator/coach, member of Mt. Calvary M.B. Church where he was former deacon of chairmen, GAE, NAACP and Masonic Lodge of Early County. Survivors include his wife, Earlene Cruel of Cairo; son, Ronnie (Vickie) Cruel of Cairo; daughters, Cheryl (Tim) Simmons of Cairo, Latrice (Robert) Donaldson of Cairo; sister, Nita (Willie) Harrison of Leesburg; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. - Cloud & Son Funeral Home
Robert James Davies
Services for Robert James Davies of Thomasville are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. Interment is in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Davies died Friday, Jan. 28 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 8, 1943 in Great Britain, he was the son of the late Vernon and Nancy Davies of South Wales, Great Britain. He was married to June Britten Colvin, who survives. Mr. Davies was a security guard at Metcalf Lumber Company. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Ann Davies of South Wales, Great Britain; stepdaughters, Kristie White of Thomasville, Susan Parker of Lansing, Kansas, Margaret Kolb of Washington, D.C.; grandson, Declun Davies; aunt, Beryl Israel of South Wales, Great Britain; and friends at the Celtic Club and Wayne Morgan Club in South Wales. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Talmadge A. Hartley
Services for Talmadge A. Hartley, 88, Cairo, are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 at Pine Park Baptist Church in Cairo. The Rev. Gordon Cloud and the Rev. Billy Majors will officiate and interment is Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. Active pallbearers Ken Castleberry, Billy Joe Groover, Bob Habeck, Stephen Hinson, Larry Holley and Bob Turner. Mr. Hartley died Monday, Jan. 31 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Born Feb. 2, 1916 in Grady County, he was a son of the late Lonnie and Gertrude Scoggins Hartley. He was married to Myrtle B. Hartley of Cairo. He was a physical therapist aide with the Veterans Administration. An active member of Pine Park Baptist Church in Cairo, serving as a deacon for several years. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran serving in Asiatic Pacific Theater in the battles and campaign of New Guinea and East Indies Papuan. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Myrtle B. Hartley of Cairo; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris H. and Fenton Castleberry of Cairo, Louise H. and Robert Turner of Athens, Mary H. and Robert Shiver of Bonaire; a son, Timothy A. Hartley of Cairo; sisters, Eira Mae Odom, Virginia Holland both of Cairo, Alice Pearson of Pelham, Hattie Royal of Albany; grandchildren, Cheryl C. Hinson of Athens, Ken Castleberry of Atlanta, Bob Turner of Flowery Branch, Glynis T. Habeck of Athens, Michele H. Groover of Bonaire, Larry Holley of Warner Robins; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents and brothers, Eugene, Ed, Bill and Alvin Hartley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pine Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 110 Powell St., Cairo, Ga. 39828. - Clark Funeral Home
Richard Camille Storch
Services for Richard Camille Storch are at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005 at New Shiloh Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Brooks will officiate and interment is in Lake Ellen Cemetery in Medart, Fla. Mr. Storch died Jan. 29 at Archbold Medical Center. Born Aug. 21, 1929 in Passiac, N.J., he was a son of the late Joseph Franklin Storch and the late Antoinette M. Gresser Storch. He was married to Eva Strickland Storch who preceded him in death on Dec. 19, 2001. He was of the Methodist faith and supervisor at the Jacksonville Journal and Florida Times-Union as a composer. Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Winchester and husband, Charles of Thomasville; grandsons, Chuck Winchester and wife, Jennifer of Thomasville, Ryan Turner and his wife, Tina; great-grandchildren, Justin, Chancley, Rebecca, John Dallas, Daniel Camille; sister, Loraine Spears of Jacksonville, Fla.; nephew, Chris Spears of Jacksonville; niece, Susan Doris of Jacksonville; and great-niece, Stephanie Spears. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Turner. - Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Agnes Bond Thompson
Services for Agnes Bond Thompson, formerly of Thomasville are at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Dan Spencer will officiate and interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Orange Park, Fla. Born May 1, 1911, in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late Enoch Northrop Bond and Lydia Bell Taylor Bond. She was married to Fondren Hammond Thompson who preceded her in death on April 25, 1990. Mrs. Thompson was a member of First Baptist Church in Thomasville and was a bookkeeper. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn T. Griffin of Orange Park, Fla.; granddaughters, Diana Lynn Boone of Orange Park, Fla., Donna Lydia Haydu of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Dana Lynda Dotson of Middleburg, Fla.; great-granddaughter, Devon Lauren Blair of Middleburg, Fla.; great-grandson, Dylan John Martin of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; great-granddaughter, Kaley Lynn Boone and great-grandson, Tyler Griffin Boone, both of Orange Park, Fla.; great-granddaughters, Dalaina Launae Dotson, Daylynn LeeAnna Dotson, both of Middleburg, Fla., and Danielle Larissa Haydu of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; brother, Ernest H. Bond, sister, Inez B. Thweatt both of Albany; nephews, Herbert Bond of Athens, and Ernie Bond of Marietta; niece, Diane B. Burrell of Carrollton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Emma Grace Anderson
Services for Emma Grace Anderson, 75, Thomasville, are at 1 p.m., Jan. 29, 2005 at Providence Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Emory C. Virgil, pastor of Providence M.B. Church, will officiate and interment is in Peaceful Cemetery in Thomasville. Mrs. Anderson died Jan. 24 at her residence. Born March 17, 1929 in Thomas County, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mitchell. She was married to Edgar Anderson who preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1996. She was a 1949 graduate of Douglass High School and attended Savannah State College. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Providence. M.B. Church where she served as president of Providence Flower Fund and was a Girl Scout leader. She was a teacher’s assistant and lived in Thomas County all her life. Survivors include her daughter, Edwinder Knight of Thomasville; son-in-law, Lorenzo Knight of Thomasville; grandsons, Lorenzo Knight Jr., Reginald Knight both of Thomasville; sisters-in-law, Catherine Anderson, Frances Mitchell both of Thomasville; niece, Emma Grace Lundy of Thomasville; brother-in-law, John Henry Martin of Tallahassee; devoted friend, Ruby L. Knight; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The viewing is from 11 a.m. until the funeral service Saturday at the church. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Vanessa Ann Anderson
Services for Vanessa Ann Anderson, Whigham, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. The Rev. Donald Wilson, pastor, and Elder Ruben Addison officiating. Interment is in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Ronnie Black, George Smith, Willie Jackson, Albert Davis, Paul Davis and Richard Martin. Mrs. Anderson died Jan. 22 at Grady General Hospital. Born in Grady County, she was a daughter of Walter Davis Sr. and Helen Addison Hayes. She was married to Shellon Anderson Sr. She attended Grady County public schools and was a member of Pleasant Hill P.B. Church. Survivors include her husband, Shellon Andersn Sr. of Whigham; sons, Petty Officer 1st Class, Brian (Tameka) Osborne of Virginia Beach, Va., Shellon Anderson Jr. of Whigham; three grandchildren, Jontayvion, Jasmine and Ja’Brian Osborne; her mother, Helen Hayes of Whigham; father, Walter (Lynette) Davis Sr. of Whigham; three brothers, Walter Davis Jr., Dexter Davis and Jimmy Davis all of Whigham; six sisters, Janice (Nathan) Davis, Sherry Black, Brenda (Anthony) Graham, Coretta (Willie) Jackson all of Cairo, Casandria (Dwight) Carter of Pensacola, Fla., Patrice (Steven) Thornton of Whigham; 11 aunts; four uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. - Weston’s Funeral Home
Rosalie Hayes Melton
Services for Rosalie Hayes Melton, 94, Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Jan. 29, 2005 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Thomasville. The Rev. Emory C. Virgil, pastor of Providence M.B. Church, will officiate. Mrs. Melton died Jan. 22 at Glen-Mor Nursing Home. Born Aug. 22, 1910 in Thomas County, she was a daughter of the late Abe and Aggie Hayes. She was married to Jerome C. Melton, who preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1959, in Wilmington, N.C. She graduated from Allen Normal and Industrial School on June 4, 1929 and was a member of Providence M.B. Church. She was retired and moved back to Thomasville in 1982 from St. Petersburg, Fla. Survivors include cousins, Willie Mae Williams, Ethel L. Dixon, Johnnie White, Rosa Mae Thompson, Louette Hampton, Rosetta Kerbo, Christine Hollis all of Thomasville; friends, Edna Surles, Eugene and Leola Collins all of Thomasville and other friends. Family and friends are asked to meet at 10:15 Saturday at the funeral home for the procession to the cemetery. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Charles Foulkes Weir
Services for Charles Foulkes Weir, 85, 429 E. Calhoun St., Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at Second Presbyterian Church, 1306 Fletcher St., Thomasville. The Rev. Earl Williams Jr., pastor officiating, and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are elders of the church and family friends. Mr. Weir died Jan. 20 in Lilburn. Born Jan. 20, 1920 in Charleston, S.C., he was a son of the late Charles Hilton Weir and Jenny Foulkes Weir of Nassau Bahamas. He was married to Johnnie Hamilton. His father moved the family back to Nassau shortly after his birth where Mr. Weir grew up. He attended The Boys Central School and graduated from Government High School in Nassau. As a boy, he played soccer, cricket and tennis. He went on to play tennis at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical College in Tallahassee, Fla. He was a veteran of World War II. He graduated from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor of science in public school music. His major instrument was the pipe organ. He did further study at the Guilmant Organ School at First Presbyterian Church in New York City with Willard Irving Nevins. He also studied pipe organ at American Conservatory in Chicago, Ill. He loved God, church, family, music, conversation and tennis. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church where he served as organist and choir director for over 20 years. He taught in public schools in Georgia, Dade County, Fla. and Nassau Bahamas. He also served as organist at St. Mary’s Church in Nassau Bahamas and churches in Miami, Fla. He loved teaching music to children and adults because he loved music and he loved people. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Johnnie Hamilton Weir; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Hamilton and Cherita Weir of Lilburn, John Luffborough and Reba Weir of Norcross; nephew, Warren Gibson of Miami, Fla.; five grandchildren, Yolanda Tinker, Harry Tinker, Don Pedro Tinker, Ronesha Tinker, Kristen Tinker of Nassau Bahamas; cousins, Walter Weir of Bronx, N.Y., Sheila Weir of Nassau Bahamas, Aubrey and Miriam Curling of Nassau Bahamas, the Rev. Dr. Emmette and Ena Wier of Freeport Bahamas, Dr. Roger Weir of Washington, D.C.; nieces, Maxine McCants of Midlothian, Va., Claire Oliver of Philadelphia, Pa., Terry Hawkins of Tallahassee, Fla., Emily James of Orlando, Fla.; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Emerson Weir; sisters, Lilliam Gloria Weir Coakley, Majorie Weir Wood, Mae Weir Gibson; and daughter, Agatha Tinker. The viewing is from 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Friday at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until the service Saturday at the church. The funeral procession will assemble at 10:15 a.m., Saturday at the residence. - Hadley’s Funeral Home
