Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Dr. Sidney L. Hancock
Services for Dr. Sidney L. Hancock, Cairo, are at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 at Cairo First Baptist Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. Dr. Hancock died Thursday, Jan. 6 at his residence. He was born in Macon on Sept. 20, 1915 to the late Pearl MacElMurray and John M. Hancock Sr. He attended Lanier High School for Boys in Macon where he was active in the ROTC from 1928 to 1933. He attended Mercer University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He attended the University of Georgia Medical College in Augusta where he earned a medical degree and was a member of Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity. After completing an internship at Macon Hospital, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on July 15, 1942. He was assigned to General Montgomery’s British Eighth Army. He participated in campaigns in North Africa, the Middle East, Sicily and Italy. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the American Theater Service Medal, World War II Victory Campaign Medal, three overseas service bars. After three years, Captain Hancock returned for further medical study at the School of Aviation Medicine, Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas, finishing his tour of duty at the Greenville Army Air Base, Greenville, S.C. From 1945 to 1947, Dr. Hancock completed residency training in general surgery at Macon Hospital. In 1947, he left the Macon Hospital as senior resident to establish private practice in Cairo where he worked until he retired in 1972. The Cairo High School Library and the athletic building at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. were built in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Hancock and carry their name. Dr. Hancock was a member of First Baptist Church in Cairo. Survivors include three daughters, Angela Williams of Palm Beach, Fla., Lynda Bishop of Perry, Sydney Kinnard of Cairo; seven grandchildren, Art Williams III of Monroe, April DeMoss of Duluth, John Bishop of Perry, Julie Moore of Perry, Jeanna Smallwood of Spartenburg, S.C., Adam Kinnard of Cairo, Matthew Kinnard of Cairo; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Willamae Gates Hancock who died in 1999; and his parents; and two brothers, John Morgan Hancock Jr. and Buford Everette Hancock. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. - Clark Funeral Home
Robert R. ‘Bobby’ Hicks
Services for Robert R. “Bobby” Hicks, 69, of Lake City, Fla., are at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 at Northwoods Church of God with the Rev. Joey Copeland officiating. Mr. Hicks died Jan. 6 at his residence. He was born in Thomasville and is the son of the late Othan and Laila Lewis Hicks. He was a member of the Lake City Masonic Lodge No. 27 and was a veteran of Korea having served as crew chief for C130 aircraft for 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Shirley Vonier Hicks of Lake City, Fla.; three sons, Robert (Linda) Hicks Jr., Bill (Lynn) Hicks both of Homestead, Fla., Michael (Donna) Hicks of Powder Springs; three grandsons, Robert Jason Hicks, Billy Hicks Jr., Joey Hicks; a granddaughter, Krystal Hicks; a sister, Faye Barrett of Lakeland, Fla.; and a brother, Larry Hicks of Lakeland, Fla. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. - Guerry Funeral Home
Inez P. Newsome
Services for Inez P. Newsome are at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, 2005 at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Dan Spencer and the Rev. Dr. Milton Gardner will officiate and interment is in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Byron Thompson, Kevin Thompson, Van Pappas, Garrett Newsome, Billy Chastain and Bill Raney. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Chastain, Gary Wilson, Dr. Rick Fenlon, M. M. Battley, Jack Lattrell and Howard Floyd. Mrs. Newsome passed away on Jan. 7 at the age of 81. She was born Carrie Inez Pogue on Jan. 4, 1924 in High Springs, Fl. She attended Central Florida Business College and went to secretarial school in Gainesville, Fla. When she married Mr. Glenn Bozeman in 1944, she moved to Haines City, Fla. After the passing of her husband in 1979, she remained in Haines City until 1986. Mrs. Newsome worked as a secretary in the Polk County public school system for 30 years. During that time, she served for two years as president of the Polk County Association of Educational Secretaries, and received an award for outstanding work in the Educational Secretaries Association. Mrs. Newsome was also a member of the Eastern Star, serving as Star Points Adah and Ruth. After retiring from her work with the school system in 1986, Mrs. Newsome moved to Thomasville, to be near her daughter, Glenda Thompson. On Jan. 9, 1988, she married Homer Lee Newsome in Thomasville. Mr. and Mrs. Newsome shared a common love of family, traveling, and their church. Mrs. Newsome has been an active member of the First Baptist Church in Thomasville since 1986. She was president of the Ginger Griffin Sunday School class for two years. She was also active in the Auxiliary of American Legion Post 31 and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Mrs. Newsome is survived by her husband of 17 years, Homer Lee Newsome; her daughter, Glenda Thompson, of Dacula, Georgia; her sister, Willie Ruth Chastain; two step-children, Dan Newsome and Carole Newsome; three grandchildren, Lori Thompson Pappas, Byron Thompson and Kevin Thompson; and three step-grandchildren, Garrett Newsome, Chason Newsome, and Trey Hayes. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Mary Ann Sellers
Graveside services for Mary Ann Sellers, 77, are at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. The Rev. Richard Soper and the Rev. Dr. William Oliver will officiate. Mrs. Sellers died Friday, Jan. 7 at Grady General Hospital in Cairo. Born Feb. 10, 1927 in Thomasville, she was a daughter of the late Walter Calvin and Louise Parker Pittman. She was married to Robert Sellers of Cairo on Sept. 2, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Cairo. Survivors include her husband, Robert Sellers of Cairo; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Tracy Wilson of Thomasville, Ann and Tommy Hopkins of Cairo; son, Jay Tyson of Cairo; brother, Walter Pittman Jr. of Thomasville; sister, Sissy Dickson of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; grandchildren, Ashley Wilson Gibbs of Thomasville, John E. Wilson of Atlanta, Elizabeth Hopkins of Cairo, Lee Hopkins of Cairo; stepchildren, Bett Ferrell of Cairo, Becky Tate of Mobile, Ala., Janet Liles of Thomasville; stepgrandchildren, Cres Ferrell, Jack Ferrell, Ginny Holliman, Leigh Holliman and Sarah Frances Liles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Tyson in 1980. - Clark Funeral Home
Sharon Arnice Bradley
Services for Sharon Arnice Bradley, 39, formerly of Boston, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at First Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 1730 Fletcher St., Thomasville. Pastor Charles J. Brantley will officiate and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are first cousins. Honorary pallbearers are members of the class of 1984. Mrs. Bradley died Tuesday, Jan. 4 in Orlando, Fla. Born Oct. 24, 1965 in Boston, she was the daughter of Barbara Bradley Brinson and the late Howard Lundy Sr. She graduated from Central High School in 1984 and attended Southwest Georgia Technical College with an associate of arts degree. A longtime resident of Tallahassee, Fla. where she worked as secretary for the Florida Department of Corrections. She attended Greater Love Church of God in Christ where she accepted Christ in her life. She moved to Orlando with her mother to continue treatment for her illness. Survivors include sons, Roderick Jamal Baker, Christopher Steven Baker, Willie Watson Jr. all of Tallahassee; stepfather and mother, Clarence and Barbara Brinson of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Gwendolyn Turner (Chris) of Orlando; brothers, Shedrick Tyrone Bradley (Rhea) of Orlando, Howard Lundy Jr. (Liz) of Thomasville, Gregory Lundy of Atlanta, Jeffrey Lundy of Thomasville; grandfather, Willie Lundy Sr.; aunts, Hattie Garland-Jones of Thomasville, Mamie Lee Poole (Clifford) of Orlando, Mary Jackson of Thomasville; uncles, Robert Bradley (Willie) of Miami, Fla., Richard Bradley of Miami, Fla., Joseph Bradley of Monticello, Fla., Johnny Lundy (Mae) of Miami, Clarence Lundy (Ann) of Miami, Danny Lundy (Gloria) of Miami, Major Lundy (Claretha) of Miami, Charlie Lundy (Mary) of Thomasville; aunts, Evelyn McIntyre (Ernest) Thomasville, Thelma Bryant, Mildred Ross both of Thomasville; a host of special cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ollie Lee Bradley. The viewing is from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday. The procession will assemble at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at 206 Wall St., Thomasville. - Hadley’s Funeral Home
Barbara Ann Hambrick
Services for Barbara Ann Hambrick of Thomasville are at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Hambrick died Jan. 6, 2005 at her residence. Born March 13, 1931 in Columbia, Mo., she was the daughter of the late M. L. and Mildred Lumb Cannedy. She was married to Robert L. Hambrick, who survives. Mrs. Hambrick was a homemaker and a member of the Red Hat Society. Other survivors include daughters, Karen Archie of Senatobia, Miss., Beth Britt of O’Fallon, Mo.; sisters, Sara Alley of Sikeston, Mo.; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center, 116 Mimosa Drive, Thomasville, Ga. 31792. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Nora Nash Pitts
Graveside services for Nora Nash Pitts, 81, Quitman, are at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 in Lebanon Cemetery in Pavo. The Rev. Dick Turnipseed will officiate. Mrs. Pitts died Thursday, Jan. 6 at Brooks County Hospital. Born in Colquitt County, she was the daughter of James Clinton and Elsie Langston Nash. She was the retired owner and operator of Sandhill Grocery Store and a member of Ione United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis L. and Bobbie Beverly of Pavo, Wilson M. and Susan Dunn of Hartsfield; two grandchildren, Kimberly NeSmith, Debora Conger; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Curtis Nash of Warner Robins. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Flora Cooper; and a son, Hughey Madison Dunn. - Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home
Bessie L. Price
Graveside services for Bessie L. Price are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at Laurel Hill Cemetery on 9th Street. Mrs. Price died Thursday, Jan. 6 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville. Born Sept. 21, 1908 in Colquitt County, Ga., she was a daughter of the late William Henry Littleton and Leah Highsmith. She was married to Henry B. Price who preceded her in death in 1958. She was a charter member of Dawson Street Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Bobby Jackson, Bobbie and Fred Norris all of Thomasville; daughters, Carolyn “Casey” Kinert, Margi Patterson, Betty Hygema all of Thomasville; 22 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, M.C. and Hilda Littleton of Tallahassee, Fla. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Holland; and a son, Paul “Buck” Price. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. - Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Laquan Wanika Williams
Services for Laquan Wanika Williams, 29, of Atlanta and formerly of Thomasville, are at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at Family and Friends Missionary Baptist Church, 400 Colton Ave. The Rev. Ellis Fann, pastor officiating, and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Morris Carter, Shawn Carter, Ronnie Larkins, Donald Owens, John Clark and Monlego Parham. She was a daughter of Ella Larkins and Jack Williams, who survive. She was a 1993 graduate of George High School in Atlanta and a member of Church of Christ in Atlanta. She was a resident of Atlanta since she was 16 years-old and in customer service. Survivors include a son, Maurice Williams of Atlanta; daughters, Brianna Williams, Kierra Williams both of Atlanta; mother, Ella Larkins of Atlanta; father, Jack Williams (Mary) of Thomasville; sisters, Sherina (Hubert) McGhee, Tonia Williams both of Atlanta, Candice Williams of Thomasville; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A brother, Travis McMillian of Atlanta preceded her in death. The viewing is from noon to 8:30 p.m., Friday at the funeral home and from 1:30 p.m. until the service at the church Saturday. - Hadley’s Funeral Home
James Barnes
Services for James (Jake or Jimmy) Barnes, 85, New York, are at 10 a.m., Jan. 6, 2005 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Boston. The Rev. D. Cox will officiate and interment is in Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville. Active pallbearers are friends of the family. Mr. Barnes died Dec. 31 in North Port, N.Y. Born July 28, 1919, in Boston, Ga., he was a son of the late Martha Thomas and Jimmy Rylander. He was awarded two medals during his military career and honorably discharged in 1945. He retired as a tailor in 1991. Survivors include a son, Jay S. Barnes of Amityville, N.Y.; three daughters, Jackie (Kenny Sr.) Washington of Westchester, Calif., Lisa (Robert Sr.) of Clarksville, Tenn., Caron Barnes of Central Islip, N.Y.; three stepsons, Yusuf Muhammad of Syracuse, N.Y., Norman Alexander of Brentwood, N.Y., Michael Rhodes of Amityville; a stepdaughter, Maria Alexander of Liverpool, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Cassie Barnes of Central Islip, N.Y., Bryan Barnes of Clarksville, Tenn., Janay Henson of Clarksville, Tenn., Robert Henson Jr. of Clarksville, Tenn., Kenny Washington Jr. of Westchester, Calif.; a sister, Ernestine Thompson of Harlem, N.Y.; an uncle, Frank Barnes of Atlanta; two aunts, Rose Horney of Boston, Josie Weatherspoon of Texas; a special cousin, Rudolph Grant; and a host of nieces, nephews and a very loyal and dear friend, Bobby Clinton. He was preceded in death by his beloved Cassie Marie; a sister, Carrie; and two brothers, Junior and Oscar Burney. - Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home
Hazel Virginia Barnett
Services for Hazel Virginia Barnett, 98, of Thomasville are at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Leigh Ann Raynor will officiate and interment is in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Barnett died Jan. 4 at Hospitality Care. Born in Birmingham, she was the fifth child of the late Frederick and Julia Ann Weller Schilling. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Garrett Barnett and precious mother to the late John Wesley Barnett and Dorothy Barnett Campbell. Mrs. Barnett was a long time resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., where she was a Red Cross nurses aide. After the death of her husband in 1984, she moved to Thomasville to be with family. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. For the past six years she lived at Suites of Woodleaf among many loving friends and caring resident assistants. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dot and Roy Campbell of Thomasville; grandchildren, Sharon Campbell Fiskus and husband, Lewis of Thomasville, Leesa Campbell Bone and husband, Bill of Ft. Myers, Fla., Pamela Campbell Sewell and husband, Joe of Atlanta, Virginia Sartain, Michael Barnett, Russell Barnett all of Raleigh, N.C., and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 975, Thomasville, Ga. 31799. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday. - Allen & Allen Funeral Home
Diana Moore ‘Cookie’ Hayes
Services for Diana Moore “Cookie” Hayes, 42, Thomasville, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at Willow Head Missionary Baptist Church, East Calhoun Street. The Rev. Silas Brinson will officiate and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are members of the Thomasville High School Class of 1981. Mrs. Hayes died Jan. 4 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 29, 1962 in Thomas County, she was a daughter of William Moore Sr. and Helen Simon Moore. She was married to Leon Hayes Sr. of Thomasville. She was a 1981 graduate of Thomasville High School and a member of Willow Head M.B. Church. Survivors include her husband, Leon Hayes Sr. of Thomasville; sons, Leon Hayes Jr. and Quintez Hayes of Thomasville; sisters, Nadine Moore “Dean” Clayton, Frendella M. “Tiny” Carr both of Thomasville; brothers, William “Goose” Moore, Clifford “Frog” Moore all of Thomasville, Rickey Moore of Florida, Lennie Moore of Thomasville; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Bowdry, Gail Williams, Alice McCray, Debra Williams, Carolena Moore, Daisy Morton, Lilla Ward and Jurah Williams; brothers-in-law, Alexander Hayes, Moses Hayes Jr.; aunts, Lillie Mae Williams, Vernice Allen; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A son, Deion Hayes; a sister, Betty Bell; and a brother, Robert Moore preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday at the funeral home and after the service at the church. The relatives and friends should meet at 1 p.m. at the residence for the procession. - Grooms Funeral Home
Mildred Tutt Belle
Services for Mildred Tutt Belle, 60, 2104 Lower Boston Rd., Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, U.S. Hwy. 19 South in Thomasville. The Rev. T.C. Mitchell, pastor, and the Rev. Estelle Arrington will officiate. Interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers are friends of the family. Mrs. Belle died Jan. 3 in Thomasville. Born Oct. 13, 1944 in Washington, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Alfonza Tutt and Emmie G. Paschal Tutt, who survives. She was married to Walter L. Belle Sr. She attended Farmingdale State University of New York where she received an associate of dietary science degree. She was a dietitian supervisor for the state of New York and had lived in Amityville, N.Y. prior to moving to Thomasville 15 years ago. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Walter L. Belle Sr. of Thomasville; sons, Walter L. Belle Jr. of Orangeburg, S.C., Bobby J. Belle of Avondale, Ariz., James C. Belle of Haynesville, Va.; daughter, Martina M. Belle of Thomasville; mother, Emmie G. Tutt of Indian Trail, N.C.; mother-in-law, Emma R. Shelley of Thomasville; and a host of other relatives. The viewing is from 2 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home with a wake from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The procession will assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. Thursday. - Hadley’s Funeral Home
