Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
HATTIE BELL GARRETT
Ms. Hattie Bell Garrett age 77 of Hwy 76 Young Harris passed away on Friday Sept. 29, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Ms. Garrett was born on Feb. 15, 1929 in Union County, The daughter of the late John Henry Garrett and the late Mary Harkins Garrett. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Ms. Garrett was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
Surviving Ms. Garrett are one brother and sister-in-law, John Harold and Sue Garrett of Blairsville, five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Grizzle of Suches, Essie Davis of Blairsville, Edith and Thomas Bradford of Calhourn, GA, Helen and Johnny Abercrombie of Suches, Shelby and G. W. Jenkins of Bonnell, FL, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 at 3:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Waymon Lovell officiating. Special music was presented by Mr. Ted Noele. Interment will follow in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MINNIE DUNCAN SHOOK
Mrs. Minnie Duncan Shook age 84 of Duncan Rd. Young Harris passed away on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2006 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Shook was born on July 17, 1922 in Clay County, NC, The daughter of the late Jessie McGaha and the late Nellie Meadows McGaha. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Brown Duncan in 1957 and by her second husband, Garland Shook in 1986, also by a sister, Eva Teems and by three brothers, Earl, John and Fred McGaha. She was a lifelong resident of Towns County. Mrs Shook was a member of Old Brasstown Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Shook are one daughter, Frances Duncan Norton of Young Harris, two step daughters, Irene (Charles) land of Hiawassee, Christine (George) Allen of Hiwassee, one brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Sadie McGaha of Young Harris, one sister and brother-in-law, Altha and Carl Gilbert of Young Harris, two grandchildren, Penny (Terry) Ledford of Young Harris, Kenny (Andi) Norton of Douglasville, GA, two great-grandchildren, Cole and Emily Ledford, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Oct. 7, 2006 at 2:00pm from the Old Brasstown Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Stiles and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Special music will be presented by Johnny and Jimmy Hogsed. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Freddie, Tim, Jerry and John McGaha Jr., Larry and Lanny Teems, Steve and Eddie Gilbert and George (Red) Allen. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pisgah church cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Friday evening from 5:30-9:00pm at the Old Brasstown Baptist Church.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RUBY JEAN HOOD LlOYD
Mrs. Ruby Jean Hood Lloyd age 90 of Forest Drive Blairsville formerly of Nashville, GA. passed away on Saturday April 9, 2006 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Lloyd was born on June 5, 1915 in Ellijay, GA, The daughter of the late William Jess Hood and the late Carrie Kell Hood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin James Lloyd Sr. in 1993 and by one sister, Katherine Hood Braren, and three brothers, James Hood, William Hood and Paul Collins. Mrs. Lloyd was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Lloyd are two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce Lloyd of Blairsville, Mary Louise and Dr. Charles King of Cedar Bluff, VA, one son and daughter-in-law, Austin James Jr. and Faye Lloyd of Nichols, GA, one brother, W. D. Collins of Osteen, FL, two sisters, Louise Lightfoot of Orlando, FL, Bunzie Harmon of Lakeland, FL, nine Grandchildren, Sixteen Great-Grandchildren, six Great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 11, 2006 at 11:00am from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. George Cline officiating. Special music will be presented by the Jubilee Choir. Interment and graveside services will follow on Thursday April 13, 2006 at 2:00pm from the Fender Cemetery in Lakeland, GA. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5-7pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MICHAEL GENE RUSH
Mr. Michael Gene Rush age 47 of Dean Gap Rd. Blairsville formerly of West Palm Beach, FL. passed away suddenly on Friday April 7, 2006, while riding his jet ski. Mr. Rush was born on Sept. 15, 1958 in West Palm Beach, FL, The son of the late Clifford Joseph Rush and the late Mildred Smith Rush. He enjoyed all sports and hunting. He was known for his creative use of the English language. Michael was always friendly and helpful to his friends and neighbors and even strangers in needHe had been a Georgia resident for the past five years. He was a member of the International Asbestos Workers Union Local 60 in Miami, FL. For twenty five years. Michael was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Michael are his loving wife of thirteen years, Colleen Kohler Rush of Blairsville, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Steven Flowers of Marble, NC, Robert and Linda Flowers of Orlando, FL, one daughter, Dana Graham of Knoxville, TN., two brothers and sister-in-laws, Joe and Pam Rush of West Palm Beach, David and Cindy Rush of Jupiter, FL, three Grandchildren, Kaley, Robert and Anthony Flowers, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 12, 2006 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with Minister Terry Stuart officiating. Michael’s favorite hymns will be presented for the service. In Lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the American Heart Assc. in Michael’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9 pm.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
SUZANNE K. LIMEHOUSE
Mrs. Suzanne Kessler Brumbaugh Henderson Limehouse age 72 of Chestatee Drive Blairsville formerly of Gaffney, SC., and also of Perry, GA. passed away on Monday April 17, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Limehouse was born on Feb. 24, 1934 in Dayton, OH, The daughter of the late Robert W. Kessler and the late Lillian M. Sensel Kessler. She had been a Graphic and Commercial Artist, A Professional Dog Handler, An FTD Master Florist, A Past President of the South Carolina Florist Assn., A member of the High Country Artisans-Butternut Creek Festival. She had taught at the William Holland Lapidary School and at the John Campbell Folk School. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy P. Brumbaugh in 1983.Mrs.Limehouse was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Limehouse are her loving husband, James Limehouse of Blairsville, two sons, David Brumbaugh of Carabelle, FL, Chris Brumbaugh of Port St. Joe, FL, one daughter, Melissa Brumbaugh of Hiawassee, three step daughters, Ellen Jarosz of FL, Celia Schoeneman of VA, Merry Gress of MS., one sister, Frances Cline of Wildwood, MO., four brothers, Mike Kessler of Montana, Pete Kessler of Gaffney, SC., John Kessler of WA., Bill Kessler of OH, Grandchildren, Ariel and Ben Brumbaugh of Tucson, AZ., Kristy B. Webb of Seiverville, TN., Eric and Evan Brumbaugh of Port St. Joe, FL, two Great- Grandchildren, Bryan and Kelly Webb of TN., many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Friday April 21, 2006 at 11:00am from the Antioch Baptist church with the Rev. George Cline officiating. Special music will be presented by the Jubilee Choir. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Women’s Enrichment center in Mrs. Limehouse’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements,
MARION ANN PRINGLE
Mrs. Marion Ann Pringle age 94 of Blairsville passed away on Friday April 21, 2006 in the blue Ridge Health Care Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Pringle was born on Nov. 2, 1911 in Milwaukee, WI., The daughter of the late James Clancy and the late Elizabeth Clancy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Pringle in 1976 and by a son-in-law, Sam Ivey in 2005.Mrs.Pringle was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church.
Surviving Mrs. Pringle are one son, Richard Pringle of Clearlake, CA, one daughter, Charlene Ivey of Ellijay, GA, nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced. Interment will follow in Sun City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Mrs. Pringle’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
LAWRENCE "DIP" HOUK
Mr. Lawrence “Dip” Houk age 67 of Pardeeville, WI. passed away on Tuesday Sept. 27, 2005 in Blairsville GA.while on vacation following a sudden illness. Mr. Houk was born on Nov. 16, 1938 in Dousman, WI., The son of the late Edward Houk and the late Katherine Farber Houk. He retired from the Unimin Corporation in 2001.Mr.Houk was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church. Dip was a High School Umpire for twenty five years, He also Umpired softball for twenty five years. He enjoyed golfing, traveling and most of all, his second home in Boulder Junction, WI., Where he and Marilyn enjoyed fishing, golfing and on an occasional run to the casino. He enjoyed his wood working at home. Dip, did so enjoy his Tuesday afternoon golf at Saddle Ridge with all of the great, new friends which he met there. Dip will be sadly missed by all who knew him.” we love you Dip” Marilyn and Kids.
Surviving Dip are his loving wife of forty seven years, Marilyn Howe Houk of Pardeeville, WI., four sons and two daughters-in-law, Dale and his Fiancée Cynthia (Crockett) Houk of Young Harris, Dean Houk of Oxford, NC, Douglas Houk of Portage, WI., Daniel and Sherri Houk of Pardeeville, WI., one daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Charles Curtis of Pardeeville, two sisters and one brother survive, Also a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dave and Sue Howe of AK., seven Grandchildren, Amy, Bethany, Paul, Mitchell, Garrett and Spence Houk and Eric Curtis, one great-grandchild, Ethen Smith, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Oct. 4, 2005 at 10:00 am from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pardeeville, WI. with Father John Hedrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Pardeeville cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the Smith funeral home in Pardeeville on Monday evening from 4-8 pm.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
SARAH MONA MATTHEWSON
Mrs. Sarah Mona Matthewson age 78 of Cherokee Forest Blairsville passed away on Thursday Sept. 29, 2005 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Matthewson was born on March 8, 1927 in Bethlem, PA, The daughter of the late Idris John Watkins and the late Sarah Elizabeth Randall Watkins. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale Wesley Matthewson. She had made her home in Blairsville for the past twenty four years moving here from Miramar, FL. Mrs. Matthewson was of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving Mrs. Matthewson are two daughters and one son-in-law, Sally Gregory of Blairsville, Julie and Doug Green of Blairsville, one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Mary Matthewson of Cleveland, GA, one brother, David Watkins of Florida, one sister, Peggy Clark of Ruidoso Down, NM., Five Grandchildren, Christian, Sarah, Kaitlyn, Hannah and Jacob, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held on Saturday Oct. 1, 2005 at 4:00 pm from the Union Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Brent Chatham officiating. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Blairsville Mountain Shelter Humane Society in Mrs. Matthewson's memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
DAVID CLYDE HEATH
Mr. David Clyde Heath age 65 of John Abernathy Rd. Blairsville formerly of Atlanta and Key West, FL. passed away on Friday Sept. 30, 2005 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Heath was born on June 6, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, The son of the late Gordon and Elizabeth Heath. Mr. Heath was an Art Dealer by trade owning his own Gallery in Atlanta from 1964 until the present. Mr. Heath was of the Presbyterian Faith.
Surviving Mr. Heath are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ellis and Lizabeth Heath of Morgantown, W. VA, Clifton Curry Heath of San Diego, CA, one brother and sister-in-law, Adair and Carol Heath of Australia, one Grandson, Franklin Baisley Heath of Morgantown, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Oct. 4, 2005 At 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Waymon Lovell officiating. Also a Memorial service will be held on Saturday Oct. 8, 2005 AT 4:00 pm from Moca-GA. In Lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. or to Blairsville Mountain Shelter Humane Society in Mr. Heath’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
