Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Margaret Anne Faulk King
Mrs. Margaret Anne Faulk King was born in Foley, Alabama on April 21, 1936. She Graduated from Foley High School and received a BA degree in English from Samford University ( then Howard College ) in 1957. She married Elton Richard King, Jr. on August 16, 1957. She taught and was guidance counselor at Murphy High School in Atlanta from 1957 – 1965. She received a Masters of Education from Mercer University and taught for many years at Five Forks Middle School in Gwinnett County.
Margaret had three children – Carol King Lewis ( husband William Curtis Lewis ), Melissa King Rogers ( husband Brandon Rogers ), Eric Michael King ( wife Cheryl Stites King ), and four grandchildren – Zachary and Alexander King, Tyler Lewis and Jessica Lewis. Two brothers, Warren Faulk and wife Barbara, Michael Faulk and wife Sharon. She enjoyed music and was a member of the Decatur Civic Chorus for many years. She sang in choirs at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Avondale Estates Baptist Church, Smoke Rise Baptist Church and the First United Methodist Church of Blairsville, Georgia. She enjoyed attending the Barbershop Harmony Society Convention to hear her son’s quartet perform. Long after her retirement, Margaret volunteered in the primary school in Blairsville to help children read. She was blessed with many friends and family members who " have made my life full and meaningful. "
Battling cancer for nearly twenty five years, Margaret devoted much of her life to encouraging hundreds of others and truly reflected Jesus to all who met her. She defied the odds with superhuman grace, and reminded us that dignity comes from within. She remains our hero.
There will be a funeral service at the First United Methodist Church of Blairsville, Ga. At 3 pm on Saturday, August 6, 2005. 859 Highway 515, Blairsville, Ga. 30512. Rev. Eddie Herring and Dr. J. Truett Gannon Officiating. Family will received friends 1 hour before the service.
A memorial service will be held at Smoke Rise Baptist Church at 3 pm on Saturday, August 13, 2005. Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain.
In Lieu of flowers a donation may be may made to:
African Children's Mission
14460 New Falls of Neuse Road- Suite 149-133
Raleigh, N. C. 27614
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements.
Rev. John Willis Garrett
Rev. John Willis Garrett age 79 of Ingram Road, Young Harris, Ga. Passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2005, in the Piedmont Hospital, in Atlanta, Ga. after a sudden illness. Rev. Garrett was born on June 5, 1926 in Suches Ga., to the late Link Garrett and the late Martha Seabolt Garrett. He was a Preacher of 47 years, self employed carpenter, and life long resident of Union and Towns counties. A member of the New Harmony Baptist Church in Blairsville, Ga.
Surviving Rev. Garrett are his loving wife, of sixteen years Edith Zimmerman Garrett of Young Harris, 5 children Alvin and Elizabeth Garrett, Larry and Bonnie Garrett, Ila Mae and Dorsey Dockery, Arlene Garrett all of Blairsville, Ga. and Rose Garrett of Cartersville, Ga. Step children Teresa and Donny Gibson of Blairsville, Timothy and Sherry Ingram of Young Harris, Shirley and Johnny Smith Blairsville, Shelia Owens of Brasstown, N. C., Jeffery Ingram of Gainesville. Sisters, Mae Clark of Gainesville, Beulah Penland of Murrayville, Bessie Brown, Shirley Carey, Myrtle Collins, Evelyn and Hubert Shook, Vivian and Bo Conley all of Blairsville, Bertha and Joe Powers of Dahlonega, Brother, Jimmy and Jean Garrett of Gainesville, 14 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday August 6, 2005 from the New Harmony Baptist Church, interment fallowed in the church cemetery, Rev. Jerry Young and Rev. Kenny Beavers officiating. Music by the New Harmony Choir. Pallbearers Alton Garrett, Marshall Gibson, Hogan Guffey, Rodney Carey, Kevin Conley and Randy Brown.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of arrangements.
Brian Grant Boyce
Mr. Brian Grant Boyce age 59 of Wild Ridge Road, Blairsville, Ga. passed away Wednesday August 3, 2005 in the Union General Hospital, following a sudden illness. Mr. Boyce was born on March 1, 1946 in Alburg, Vermont. He was the son of the late Parnell and Ruth Searles Boyce. At 17 he married the love of his life Sharon Mumley . He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He lived life to its fullest, spending many vacations at his beloved cabin in Georgia, with his family and friends. Along with a strong work ethic he took great pride in his family, his work, his country and his team, the Florida State Seminoles. He began his business life as co owner of the family dairy farm for 17 years in Vermont. He then moved his family to Florida where he started Corner Produce, a wholesale and retail market. Currently he was a builder and developer in Union County Georgia.
Preceded in death by a sister Debbie Dale Boyce and daughter Suzanne Boyce. Surviving Mr. Boyce are his loving wife of 41 years Sharon Mumley Boyce, Five children Robin Taylor of Grand Isle, Vermont, Randy Boyce of Cape Coral, Florida, Jennifer and Greg DeWitt of Bonita Springs, Florida, Jill and Terry Bonnell of Bonita Springs, Florida, Krista and Mark Viars of San Carlos, Florida . Brothers and Sisters by marriage, Bob and Bev, Bill and Lois, Jim and Colleen and Dick. Four Grandchildren Jesse, Taylor, Haley, Camryn and soon to be Delaney. Many loving nieces and nephews and wonderful friends to numerous to mention.
The Family will receive friends Monday August 8, 2005 from 5 to 7 pm, with a service to follow in Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Chapel at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Joanne’s House Hospice, Bonita Springs, Florida.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements.
SHIRLEY H. HENSEL
Mrs. Shirley H. Hensel age 72 of Gumlog Rd. Young Harris passed away on Monday Aug.8, 2005 in the North East Ga. Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Hensel was born on March 20, 1933 in Athens, OH., the daughter of the late Samuel Henderson and the late Erma Thompson Henderson. She had made her home in Towns County after, moving here from Tampa, FL. Before her retirement she was employed with the Towns County School system. Mrs. Hensel was of the Methodist Faith.
Surviving Mrs. Hensel are her loving husband of twenty three years, Edward Hensel of Yong Harris, one daughter, Chris Brooks of Young Harris, Six Step children, Edward and Kay Hensel of Gainesville, FL., Douglas Hensel and Christopher Hensel both of IL., Helena Medgebow of Tampa, FL., Regina and Craig Carlton, Blane Hensel all of Tampa., one sister, Betty Butts of Athens, OH., one brother and sister in law, Sam and Marriam Henderson of Athens, OH., six grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Visitation at the funeral home will be held on Wednesday Aug.10, 2005 from 6-8 pm. A memorial service will follow at a later date and will be announced.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
SERGIO PITA
US Army
Mr. Sergio Pita age 68 of Blairsville passed away on Saturday March 24, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness.
No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Georgia Lions Eye Bank in Mr. Pita’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ROGER CLARK PARMER
Mr. Roger Clark Parmer age 66 of Sunset Drive E. Young Harris passed away on Saturday March 24, 2007 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Parmer was born on May 24, 1940 in Lagrange, GA., the son of the late Henry Parmer and the late Pearl Prestridge Parmer. Mr. Parmer was a Teacher and had taught at Young Harris College from 1985-1992, and also had taught at Plano E. Sr. High. He retired in 2005.He was always easy going and always had a smile on his face. Roger was a loving husband and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Parmer attended Sharp Memorial United Methodist church.
Surviving Mr. Parmer are his loving wife of forty five years, Janice Hubbard Parmer of Young Harris, one sister and brother in law, Aillen and Bill Stephenson of Lithonia, GA., several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday March 27, 2007 at 2:00pm from the Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Kay officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Sharp Memorial church in Mr. Parmer’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-9pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
BECKY ANN MOOSE
Mrs. Becky Ann Collins Moose age 59 of Pat Colwell Rd. Blairsville passed away on Sunday March 25, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Moose was born on Aug.7, 1947 in Lakeland, FL., the daughter of the late C. R. Collins and the late Laverne Cheshire Collins. Mrs. Moose was a Teacher, and had taught at the Union County Middle School for over twenty years. Mrs. Moose was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Moose are her husband, Garland Moose of Suches, one daughter, Carrie Dotson of Blairsville, two sons and daughter in laws, Rodney and Jamie Moose of Blairsville, Robby and Amy Moose of Blairsville, thirteen grandchildren, Clay and Brad McConnell, Dalton, Courtney and Evan Moose, Jake Cothren, Bobby, Isaak, Maya and Maysa Moose, Sabrina Mauck, Samantha Criswell and Whitney Dotson, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 28, 2007 at 2:00pm from the Choestoe Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Paris and Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Coy Dockery, Shannon Carroll, Rodney Moose, Robby Moose, Garth Moose, Dwayne Moose and Steven Moose. Interment will follow in the Choestoe Baptist Church cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
HAROLD IRWIN FRIZZELL
US Air Force WWII
Mr. Harold Irwin Frizzell age 83 of Spring Cove Ln. Young Harris passed away on Sunday March 25, 2007 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Frizzell was born on Sept.19, 1923 in Centerville, OH., the son of the late Irwin Frizzell and the late Cora Hazel Rosell Frizzell. He was a veteran of the US Air Force of WWII. He had retired in 1985 from the Nationwide Insurance Company. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Frizzell was an active member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving Mr. Frizzell are his loving wife of twenty four years, Margaret Price Frizzell of Young Harris, one son and daughter in law, David and Dawn Frizzell, one daughter and son in law, Elaine and Dave Archdeacon, grandchildren, Shannon Crone, Alison Frizzell, Tracy Barnhart, Erin Eve, great-grandchildren, Peyton Eve, Gracie Eve, Garrett Barnhart, all of Miamisburg, OH, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A celebration of life service will be held in Ohio at a later date. The family requests to omit flowers and make contributions to the "Bill Chenault Bus Fund"% Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church, Po box 66 Young Harris, GA. 30582 in Mr. Frizzell’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
JUNE EILEEN LANCE
Mrs. June Eileen Lance age 77 of Loving Rd. Morganton, GA.( Union County) passed away on Friday August 11, 2006 in Jasper, GA. following injuries received in an automobile accident. Mrs. Lance was born on June 24, 1929 in Carrick-On-Seiuer Ireland, The daughter of the late John Daly and the late Helena Ryan Daly. Eileen was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and especially her many flowers. Mrs. Lance was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving Mrs. Lance are her loving husband of fifty nine years, Vernon Hugh (Hugo) Lance of Morganton, one son and daughter in law, Anthony and Judy Lance of Copperhill, TN., one sister and brother in law, Ann and Alex Richardson of Ireland, three sister in laws, Lea Daly of Austrailia, Maude Deweese of Mineral Bluff, GA., Opal Poteete of Smyrna, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Aug.16, 2006 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Hubert Legg officiating. Special music will be presented by Harold Lee. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Lewis Deweese, Ronnie Deweese, Johnny Glore, Grady Williams, John Little and Jeffery Holden. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Matthew and Adam Dockery. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
