Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Linda Wood
Linda Wood, 60 of Monroe died January 4, 2006. She was born in Raleigh County, W.Va. October 31, 1945 to the late Thomas Elmer Fortner and the late Ruth Kathleen Walker Fortner Hatcher. Surviving are husband: David Wood of Monroe; daughters: Carla Waddell of Monroe and Alicia Peppers of Winder; son: Tim Waddell of Dawsonville; sister: Karen Brewster of Concord, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law: Rick and Linda Fortner of Beckley, W.Va.; six grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lighthouse World Outreach Center with The Rev. Raymond Hardy officiating.
January 11, 2006
Lynn Davis
Lynn Davis, 70 of Monroe, died on Jan. 4, 2006, She was born in Cobb County on Oct. 13, 1935 to the late Virgil Henry Frey and the late Florence Mulkey Frey.Funeral services were held on Friday Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with Dr. Thom Allen and the Rev. Hoyt Johnson officiating. Interment followed at Westlawn Cemetery
January 11, 2006
Pauline P. Hataway
Pauline P. Hataway, 95 of Monroe died December 29, 2005. A native of Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin R. and Ida Rowe Palmer. The widow of Orrin W. Hataway, she was a homemaker and was a member of Campton United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Dec. 31 in Campton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Geoff Grubbs and The Rev. Benson Bottoms officiated and interment was in the church cemetery
January 11, 2006
Sarah Hazel Smith
Sarah Hazel Smith, 85 of Colbert, Ga. died on December 29, 2005 Mrs. Smith was a native of Oconee County, the daughter of the late Seab and Floy Eberhart Hardman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ford Smith. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Wrightsville, Ga.Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2006 in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with The Rev. Royce McNeal officiating
January 11, 2006
Sonjia K. Rottier
Sonjia K. Rottier, 58 of Fremont, Mich. died December 23, 2005. A native of Pennington Gap, Va. she was the daughter of the late Cecil Shelburne. She was a partner in Rottier Accounting & Tax Service and was a member of First Christian Reform Church of Fremont. Funeral services were held Dec. 27, in the First Christian Reform Church. The Rev. Allen Petroelje officiated. Interment was in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Fremont, Mich.
January 11, 2006
William “Ben” Knox
William “Ben” Knox, 85 a retired salesman of Conyers, died January 6, 2006.Mr. Knox was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Conyers. He was a life member and a past president of ASHRAE and RSES. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Salem Untied Methodist Church with The Rev. Randy Kanipe officiating.
January 11, 2006
Dr. Marshall Hinton Everett
Dr. Marshall Hinton Everett, 82 of Loganville died Sunday, March 12, 2006. Funeral services were held at 2pm Thursday, March 16 at Mountain View Baptist Tabernacle, Snellville with remains placed in state at 1:30 pm. The Rev. Carl Leach, Jr., Dr. Thurman Wade and Dr. Don Richards officiated. Burial at Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville. Dr. Everett was a loving father and grandfather and was respected and honored by all his family as a man of God. He always lived what he preached to others. He started preaching in August of 1951 and pastored 14 churches over the years. He founded and pastored Fellowship Baptist Church, Stone Mountain and Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church and Bible College, Lawrenceville.
March 19, 2006
James Witcher Sr.
James Witcher Sr., 88 of Loganville, died on March 12, 2006. He was born in Walton County on Aug. 5, 1917 to the late James David Witcher and the late Annie Barber Witcher. He was preceded in death by his wife: the late Mary Annie Farmer Witcher; sisters: the late Ruby Nunally and the late Marzee Casper; brothers: the late Cawley Witcher, the late Millard Franklin Witcher, the late Pirkle Witcher, and the late Jack Witcher.
March 19, 2006
E. Earl Mallard, Jr.
Earl Mallard of Monroe died March, 9 2006 following a brief illness. He was 77. A native of Shellman, GA he was the son of the late E. Earl Mallard, Sr. and Gladye Weathers Mallard. He graduated from the University of Georgia and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a 1st Lieutenant and Platoon Leader and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He then returned to earn a law degree from the University of Georgia where he was president of his senior law class.
March 15, 2006
Ruth Knight Boss
Mrs. Ruth Knight Boss, age 93, of Monroe, formerly of Covington, died March 8, 2006. She had lived in Newton County and in the Covington Mill area of Covington for over fifty years before moving to Monroe. Mrs. Boss is survived by nieces and nephews, Sammie and Martha Knight of Monroe, Gene and Patsy Knight of Loganville, Jerry and Linda Knight of Monticello, Mackie Knight of Snellville and other nieces and nephews.
March 15, 2006
Billy Ray Ashe
Billy Ray Ashe, Jr., 47 of Monroe died March 5, 2006. A native of Fulton County, he was the son of the late Billy Ray Ashe, Sr. and Hazel Casey Ashe. A former resident of Palmetto, GA., he was a construction worker and resided in Monroe for the past year and a half. The remains were cremated. A private family service will be held later.
March 12, 2006
Joan Tarpley Queen
Joan Tarpley Queen, 79, of High Shoals, died March 6, 2006 in the comfort of her own home, after an extended illness. Born in Clarke County May 28, 1926, Mrs. Queen was the daughter of the late Joel Cleveland and Gussie Evans Tarpley. She lived most of her life in Clarke and Oconee counties. She was employed by Southern Bell for eight years before beginning a family. She was a member of High Shoals Christian Church.
March 12, 2006
Charles E. Shipp
Charles E. Shipp, 67, of Lawrenceville died Feb. 28, 2006. A native of Randolph Co, AL, he was the son of the late William and Jessie Horton Shipp. A 1963 graduate of Auburn University, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War receiving the Air Force Medal. He retired in 1998 as a pilot with Delta Airlines. Funeral services were held March 3, 2006 in Center Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Marion Prather officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
March 8, 2006
Ethel Mae Stanley Sorrells
Ethel Mae Stanley Sorrelle, 90, of Monroe, died Friday March 3, 2006 She was born in Lyons, Tombs County, GA and was a member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held Sunday, March 5, at Pleasant Valley united Methodist Church with The Rev. Deborah Griffith officiating. Mrs. Sorrells gave her body to Emory University Medical School.
March 8, 2006
Jewell Stone
Jewell Stone, 88 of Monroe died on March 4, 2006. She was born in Walton County on Aug. 26, 1917 to the late William Elmer Moore and the late Ora Fannie Hogan Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Ike Stone.Funeral services were held on Monday March 6 at 2pm at Center Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Marion Prather and the Rev. Frank Wilson officiating. Interment followed at Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
March 8, 2006
Steven R. Stewart
Steven R. Stewart, age 50, of Covington died Sat. March 4, 2006. Mr. Stewart was a life-long resident of Newton County. He had been employed with American Dehydrated Foods since 1983, where he served as Vice President for Procurement. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed quail, pheasant, dove and deer hunting. He was a family man that enjoyed boating on the lakes with his family and motorcycle riding.
March 8, 2006
Van G. Whitley
Van G. Whitley, age 85, of Monroe, died Wed. March 1, 2006. He is survived by daughters, Melanie Whitley, Seattle, WA; and Vannette Whitley Chandler, Stone Mountain; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Mr. Whitley was a native of Atlanta, and was retired from Georgia Power Company after 46 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army as Master Sergeant and received the Rifle Range Award, Bronze Star, Certificate of Merit, European Theater, Infantry Combat Badge, Member of First United Methodist Church of Stone Mountain, President of men’s Bible Class and served on official Board of Stewards.
March 8, 2006
James R. Jordan
James R. Jordan, 80 of Oxford, died Feb. 26, 2006. The son of the late Jettie Arthur and Callie Lillian Amerson Jordan, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served on the U.S.S. Langley in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #77 in Conyers and a member of Zingara Lodge #519 FA&M in Rockdale County. He was a retired pharmaceutical sales representative, and former owner of Jordan’s Grocery in Conyers. He is preceded in death by his sisters: Blanche Jordan and Julia Jordan; brother: Charles Jordan.
March 5, 2006
Annis G. Perry
Annis G. Perry, 82, of Lithonia, formerly of Decatur died Feb. 23, 2006. A native of Walton County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Lant Guthrie, Sr. and Lucy Still Guthrie. She was a homemaker and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Feb. 25, 2006 in Sharon Baptist Church. The Rev. Horace Parr officiated and interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Leonard Lant Green, terry Lee Herbert, Jeff Guthrie, Dwane Mann, Gary Greene and Tony Greene.
March 1, 2006
Betty G. Warren
Betty G. Warren , 73 of Canon, Ga died Feb. 23, 2006. A native of Fulton Co. and a 27 year resident of Walton County, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Patricia Beachboard Groover. A retired sales associated with Wal Mart, She was a member of Bold Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services were held February 26, 2006 in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Dyer officiated and interment was in Hill Haven Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Bradley Holt, Jamie Dye, A. Miguel Chavez, Estavan Chavez, Manuel Chavez and Carl Petty.
March 1, 2006
Elizabeth Anne Betsy (Harding) Gallant
Elizabeth "Betsy" Anne Gallant, 58, of Vero Beach, died Feb. 26, 2006 at her home after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Gallant was born Nov. 3, 1947 in Boston, MA to Theodore Parker and Barbara Hawks Harding. She was raised in Concord, MA. She graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School in 1965 and attended Boston University from 1965 through 1966. Mrs. Gallant received her Licensed Practical Nurse diploma in 1973 from the Shepard-Gill School of Nursing of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.
March 1, 2006
James W. Lord
James W. Lord, 81 Covington, son of the late Earnest W. and Jessie Brooks Lord, died Feb. 24, 2006. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he was Store Manager for White’s Enterprises for 30 years, and after retirement worked for Patrick’s Feed & Seed and Cohen’s Mens Store. Mr. Lord was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he participated in the Silver Saints, and also attended Red Oak United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Recycled Teenagers. Very active in his community, Mr. Lord was a member of the Newton County Senior Citizens, Newton County Hayriders Square Dance Club, Covington BPOE
March 1, 2006
Mickey Wayne Cook
Mickey Wayne Cook, 51 of Loganville, died Feb. 25, 2006. He is survived by: companion: Phyllis Hickey, five stepchildren; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; parents: H. Wayne and Marynelle Cook, Newnan; sisters and brothers-in-law: Melissa and Dan Estep, Waco , TX, Wanella and Kevin Greene, OR; three nieces and two nephews. Mr. Cook was a caring companion, friend and son, and was a dedicated Wal-Mart employee. Funeral services were held at 11am, Tues. Feb. 28, 2006 at Wages Snellville Chapel
March 1, 2006
Ronald E. James
Ronald E. James, 70, of Monroe died February 24, 2006. A native of Spotsylvania, VA, he was a son of the late James A. and Ella Baxter James. A resident of Monroe for 12 years, he was employed at Repco, Inc., and formerly employed at Tri Steel, Inc. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Olivet United Methodist Church, Spotsylvania. Memorial services were held February 26, 2006 in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Courts officiated The remains were cremated and the cremated remains will be scattered in the Chesapeake Bay.
March 1, 2006
Gaynell P. Stephens
Gaynell P. Stephens, 86 of Monroe died Feb. 19, 2006. A Native of Walton County, she was a daughter of the late Howard Prickett and Pearlie Short Prickett. The widow of J.T. Stephens, She was retired from the Monroe/Walton Mill and was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. Funeral services were held February 22, 2006 in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Smallwood and The Rev. Tim Shelton officiated and interment was in Hill Haven Memory Gardens.
February 26, 2006
Jackson (Jack) E. Peppers
Jackson E. Peppers, infant son of Joby and Melissa Poss Peppers of Good Hope died Feb. 18, 2006. Funeral services were held Feb. 20, 2006 in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home. Rev. Doyle Wallace officiated and interment was in the Good Hope Christian Church Cemetery.
February 26, 2006
Charles Castleberry, Jr.
Charles Castleberry, Jr., age 95 of Monroe died March 24, 2006. A native of Hall County, he was the son of the late Charles Castleberry, Sr. and Mary Hudson Castleberry. He was a retired grocery man having spent many years with A. & P. Food Stores and moved to Monroe in 1955 to become a partner in Quality Foods. he was a member of the Monroe First Baptist Church and was a Mason and Shriner. He was married to the late Ruth Smith Castleberry until her death in 1998.
April 2, 2006
Donald Hopkins
Donald Hopkins, 63 of Monroe, died on March, 2006. He was born in Morgan County, AL. on June 12, 1942 to the late Ruben E. Hopkins and the late Annie Mae Ledford Hopkins.Funeral services were held on Wednesday March 29 at 11am at the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Russell Davis officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery.
April 2, 2006
Emma Tibbitts
Emma Tibbitts, 98 of Monroe, Formerly of Conyers, passed away Monday, March 27, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11:30am, Wednesday, March 29 at the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Hargrove officiating. Burial followed at Studdard Cemetery, Rutledge, GA. Mrs. Tibbitts was preceded in death by: son: James Willard Tibbitts in 2003.
April 2, 2006
Evelyn Perry
Evelyn Perry, 85 of Monroe, died on March 26, 2006. She was born in Hall County on Sept. 23, 1920 to the late Ozzie Seabolt and the late Cordela Davis Seabolt. She was preceded in death by her husband: George Perry.Funeral services were held on Tuesday March 28 at 11am at the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Bryan Armour officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery.
April 2, 2006
