Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
ALLEN ANDREW BALDWIN
US Army WWII
Mr. Allen Andrew Baldwin age 79 of Woodland Drive Blairsville passed away on Friday Sept. 16, 2005 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Baldwin was born on Nov. 28, 1925 in Lee County, Iowa, The son of the late Victor Baldwin and the late Mary Sommers Baldwin. He had retired in 1987 from the City of Ft. Pierce, FL. He was a Veteran of the US Army of WWII where he received several medals, including the Silver Star. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Mr. Baldwin was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Baldwin are his loving wife of thirty years, Betty Jean Williams Baldwin of Blairsville, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Kenneth Baldwin of Ft. Pierce, FL, Jeff and Rose Baldwin of Cedar Rapids. IA., one daughter, Connie Baldwin of Cedar Rapids, one step son, Roger Lankford of Stuart, FL, two step daughters, Barbara Yates of Jenson Beach, FL, Donna Conville of Tampa, FL, two grandchildren, Brian Baldwin and Julia Diederich, one great-grandchild, Joseph Baldwin, six step grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Sept. 19, 2005 at 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with Dr. Fred Lodge officiating. Special music will be presented by Kurtis Underwood. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Frank Ehrhardt, Harry Cox, Jack Howington, Horace Parker, Jim Ferguuson and Felix Geoghegan. Interment will follow in the Union Memory Gardens cemetery with the North GA. Honor Guard conducting Military Honors.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
DORA MELINDA REECE
Mrs. Dora Melinda Reece age 100 of Owltown Rd. Blairsville passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Reece was born on July 10, 1905 in Union County, The daughter of the late Marion Reece and the late Mary Jane Burnette Reece. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Reece in 1966, and also by three sons, Frazier Paul Reece, J. W. Reece and Marion Reece, And a son-in-law, Eric Spiva. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Mrs. Reece was a member of the Owltown Church of God.
Surviving Mrs. Reece are one daughter, Lawanda Spiva of Blairsville, one son, Joe Reece of Blairsville, seventeen Grandchildren, Forty two Great-Grandchildren, sixty Great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Sept. 21, 2005 at 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Terry Reece and Gene Spiva officiating. Special music will be presented by Peggy Patrick, Ruth Patterson, Tiffany Reece, Merridith Pruitt and Connie Reece. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Rick Spiva, Eddie Reece, Dana Reece, Ronnie Reece, James Spiva and Larry Reece. Interment will follow in the Owltown Church of God Cemetery.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
BRIAN MICHAEL O'ROURKE
Mr. Brian Michael O’Rourke age 69 of Twelve Point Rd. Blairsville passed away on Thursday Sept. 15, 2005 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. O’Rourke was born on Dec. 24, 1935 in Newark, NJ, The son of the late John O’Rourke and the late Mary Cook O’Rourke. He had retired from Teaching in 1993, Serving several years with the Dade County, FL. and several Townships in NJ. Schools Systems. Mr. O’Rourke was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving Mr. O’Rourke are his loving wife of twenty years, Alice Sheehan O’Rourke of Blairsville, two sons. Kevin and Sean O’Rourke both of Daytona, FL, two daughters and one son-in-law, Jeanne and Anthony Ventura of Easton, PA, Lillian Hayes of Port Orange, FL, one brother, Jack O’Rourke of Bluffton, SC., six Grandchildren, Erica, Kelly, and Anthony Ventura, Jennifer and Alexandra Hayes and Kaitlin O’Rourke, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service for Mr. O’Rourke will be held at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to United Hospice Inc.5004 Appalachain Hwy. Blue Ridge, GA.30513 in Mr. O’Rourke’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MICHAEL STEELE KAPLER
Mr. Michael Steele Kapler age 53 of Whatever Way Blairsville passed away suddenly on Wed. April 11, 2007 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Kapler was born on Feb. 10, 1954 in Lakewood, NJ, the son of Mary Joorman Kapler and the late John Kapler. Michael graduated from the Divers Training Academy in Ft. Pierce, FL. and worked as a Commercial Diver, later he started his own Paint Contracting Business( Mike Kapler Painting). He also worked in the Hotel Business. Michael was a Naturalist and Conservationist. In his younger years he was an avid Surfer, but his main hobby was Arrowhead Collecting as he wanted to preserve our Native American History. He was an extraordinary Human Being and a wonderful father, husband and a good friend to many.
Surviving Michael are his loving wife, Yajaira Lissette Kapler of Blairsville, three daughters and one son-in-law, Gerry and Justin Dunbar of Deltona, FL, Lissette Kapler and Kamila Kapler both of Blairsville, mother, Mary Kapler of Blairsville, step mother, Madaline Kapler of Blairsville, one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Janie Hall of Hobe Sound, FL, f our sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lynda and Richard Akers of Tavares, FL, Cynthia Hodal of Deland, FL, June and Ronald Laster ofTaveres, FL, Julie Parson of TX, mother-in-law, Candida Monasterios of Orlando, FL, father-in-law, Dominick Giannelli of Folson, CA, sister-in-law, Xiomara Giannelli of Orlando, FL, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday April 17, 2007 at 5:00pm from the Home. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to a trust % United Community Bank for his daughters college fund in Michaels memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
GENEVA MARY BROWN
Mrs. Geneva Mary Brown age 73 of Hwy 76 Young Harris passed away on Thursday April 12, 2007 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Brown was born on April 15, 1933 in Towns County, the daughter of the late Will McClure and the late Beulah Thomas McClure. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Brown in 1991 and also by two sons, Gary and Billy Brown. She was a native and lifelong resident of Towns County. Mrs. Brown was a member of Old Union Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Brown are two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty Totherow of Young Harris, Jennifer and Danny Stiles of Turtletown, TN., one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Rita Brown of Blairsville, one sister, Betty Davis of Blairsville, six grandchildren, Kristy Martin, Alisa Hill, Summer Okelly, Autumn Brown, Ashley Brown and Emily Brown, five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the rev. Jimmy Rogers and Rev. William Sisum officiating. Special music was presented by the Hogsed’s. The following gentleman served as pallbearers, Kenneth Pickelsimer, Danny Stiles, Tim Ingram, William Young, Dusty Young and Tony Young. Interment followed in the family cemetery in Young Harris. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Brown’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN SEDOR
US Marines
Mr. John Sedor age 93 of Highland Trace Hayesville, NC, passed away on Saturday April 14, 2007 in the Angel Medical Center in Franklin following an extended illness. Mr. Sedor was born on Dec. 8, 1913 in Perth Amboy, NJ, the son of the late Anthony Sedor and the late Anna Kostyk Sedor. He was a veteran of the US Marines. He retired from the Anaconda Copper Works in Perth Amboy in 1976 as a Lab Technician with over forty five years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Sutch Sedor. Mr. Sedor was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving Mr. Sedor are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Priscilla and Anton Stab of Hayesville, Beverly Swallick of Berth Amboy, NJ, Geraldine and Addison Hodges of Lake Susie, Fl., one sister, Anita Lorfing of NJ, four grandchildren, Keith Kirchner, Cheryl, Kimberly and Richard Swallick, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Jersey with interment following in the Alpine Cemetery in Perth Amboy, NJ. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associtaion, 855 Abutment Rd. Suite 6 Dalton, GA.30721 in Mr. Sedor’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
FRED EUGENE BURCH
Mr. Fred Eugene Burch age 97 of Lone Ridge Rd. Hiawassee passed away on Tuesday April 17, 2007 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Burch was born on January 15, 1910 in Towns County, the son of the late Oren Burch and the late Celia Barrett Burch. He was a native and lifelong resident of Towns County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Faye Anderson Burch, a son, Ralph Burch, two sisters, Mary Lou Burch, Maggie Lunsford, two brothers, Ed and Willis Burch. Mr. Burch was a member of Union Hill Methodist Church.
Surviving Mr. Burch are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Geneva and Rev. Harley Hunter of Hiawassee, Joann Freeman of Hiawassee, Noble and Dwight Dotson of Easley, SC., one son and daughter-in-law, Buren and Judy Burch of Blairsville, one sister, Nora Mae Barrett of Clarksville, daughter-in-law, Louise Burch of Albany, GA, eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, four step great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 19, 2007 at 2:00pm from the Union Hill Methodist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Rogers and Rev. Hoyt Allen officiating. Special music will be presented by the Union Hill Methodist church choir. The body will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 1-2pm.The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Stanley and Randy Hunter, Donald and Edward Dotson, William Smith and Justin Mathis. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, O. C. Burch, Ricky, Larry and Phillip Barrett. Interment will follow in the Burch Cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Wednesday evening from 6-9pm at the funeral home.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RUTH NOLAN LAURIDSEN
Mrs. Ruth Nolan Lauridsen age 89 of McIntosh Rd. Blairsville passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Lauridsen was born on May 5, 1917 in Chicago, IL, The daughter of the late Harvey Harry Nolan and the late Addie Mason Nolan. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty two years, Roy Lauridsen in 1990, four brothers, Ernest, Roy, Chuck and Victor Nolan, also by a sister and brother-in-law who she was raised by, Myrtle and William Speaker. She was a member of the O. E. S. Mrs. Lauridsen was a member of the House Of Prayer Church.
Surviving Mrs. Lauridsen are one daughter, Joyce Mackel of Blairsville, two sisters, Janet Meshew of Key West, FL, Louise Berger of KS., two grandchildren, Janet Meshew of Key West and Louise Berger of KS., six great-grandchildren, Amelia, Soren, Maranda, Nevin, Nia and Justin, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held on Monday Aug. 28, 2006 at 7:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bill Honaker officiating. Interment and graveside services followed on Tuesday Aug. 29 at 4:00pm from the Lake Wales cemetery in Lake Wales, FL. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to United Hospice in Mrs. Lauridsen’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
HAROLD GEORGE KIELEY
Mr. Harold George Kieley age 87 of Booger Hollow Conn. passed away on Monday Aug. 28, 2006 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Kieley was born on Dec. 4, 1918 in Pelham, NY, The son of the late John Joseph Kieley II. He owned and operated a Taxi and Limo services for many years. He was an avid Bridge Player. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genivieve Elliot Kieley and by a son, Harold Kieley Jr.
Surviving Mr. Kieley are one son and daughter-in-law, John J. and Candace Kieley of Poway, CA, two sisters, Marjory Catherin DesRosier of Craryville, NY, Jaclyn Mathilda Hoffman of Flushing, MI., Six grandchildren, J. J. Kieley IV of Rohnert Park, CA, James Kieley of Chandler, AZ., Jeffrey Kieley of Monterey, CA, Michael Kieley, Mare Kieley and Michelle Farias all of Tijuana, Mexico, eight great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial services will be held on Saturday Sept. 9, 2006 at 2:00pm from his residence at 2739 Booger Hollow Connector with Pastor Dave Wesche officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the Canine Companions For Independence, Southwest Region P. O. Box 4568 Oceanside, CA, 92052 in Mr. Kieley’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
