Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
ANDREW (JOHN) AYLOR Jr.
US Navy-Air Force
Mr. Andrew Jackson (Better known as John) Aylor Jr. age 78 of Pleasant Valley Rd. Blairsville, formerly of Covington, GA, passed away on Monday August 29, 2005 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Aylor was born on oct.19, 1926 in Burley, ID., the son of the late Andrew Aylor Sr. and the late Viva Mae Decker Aylor. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Aylor in 2005.He retired in 1982 from AT&T with over thirty six years of service. He was a veteran of the Navy-Air Force of WWII and the Korean Wars. Mr. Aylor attended the Blairsville Church of Christ.
Surviving Mr. Aylor are his loving wife of fifty six years, Janeen Bell Aylor of Blairsville, one daughter, Janice Aylor of Covington, GA, one son, William (Bill) Aylor of Blairsville, one sister, Lera Bruce of Jerome, I D., many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005 from the Blairsville Church of Christ with Minister Terry Stuart officiating. The family will meet with friends at the church on Sunday from 2-3 pm. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the Blairsville Church of Christ in Mr. Aylor’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
John (Jack) Joseph Byrnes
US Air Force
John J. "Jack" Byrnes, age 71, of J. V. Ledford Road, Young Harris, GA, went home to his Lord on July 23, 2007. He passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness.
Mr. Byrnes was born in Jamaica, NY, on September 22, 1935 to Henry Patrick and Cecilia Loretta (Gordon) Byrnes. He moved to the Young Harris area in 1999 after residing in many places during his career.
Mr. Byrnes was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He then began his career with the FAA engaged in air traffic control. He volunteered for tours in Vietnam, Thailand and Iran, helping those countries to upgrade their air traffic control services. He more recently worked as FAA liason to the Joint Special Operations Command, helping to coordinate special forces missions worldwide. He retired after more than forty years of Federal service.
Mr. Byrnes was preceeded in death by son Todd, age 22, brother Patrick and sister Arline. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Janet "Jan, " son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Carmen O'Byrne and grandchildren Brittany and Ethan O'Byrne of City Island NY, son and daughter-in-law Jason and Christina Byrnes of Newnan, GA, and sister (in-law) Joan DeCamp of Daytona Beach, FL.
Funeral services were held on Friday July 27, 2007 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with Chaplin Bob Woodstock officiating.Music was presented by Joshua Craig performing with Bagpipes.Interment followed in the Laural Hills Cemetery with the North Ga.Honor Guard conducting military honors.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
LINNIE LEONA KILLIAN
Mrs. Linnie Leona Killian age 76 of Honeysuckle Ln. Blairsville went home to be with Jesus on Friday July 27, 2007 from an extended illness. Leona was born on March 12, 1931 to the late Henry Warren and the late Katherine Sparks Warren. She was also preceded in death by her wonderful husband John William (Bill) Killian of forty five years and one infant son, Joey Killian. She built her life around her family and church. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and was very active in directing and singing in the choir.
Surviving Mrs. Killian are her sons and daughters-in-laws, John Raymond and Donna Kay Killian, Royce Lee and Barbara Jean Killian all of Blairsville, one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Helen and Zane Richard Marsh of Oakwood, GA, two living sisters, Ana Lee Rogers of Fannin County, Odith Ballew of the Union County Nursing Home, six grandchildren, five step grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 10 great step grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 2:30pm from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Beavers and Rev. Chad Underwood officiating. Special music will be presented by the Kelley Trio. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Joey Marsh, Corey Marsh, Darren Hughes, Blake Melton, J. E. Corn and Cecil Warren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
W. HORACE SMITH
US Marines WWII
Mr. W. Horace Smith age 79 of 12 Point Rd. Blairsville formerly of Rootsville, GA, passed away on Saturday July 28, 2007 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Smith was born on Oct. 9, 1927 in Bibb County, AL., the son of the late Hugh Smith and the late Nora Levens Smith. He was a retired Policeman and had served with the City of Denver for over eighteen years. He was a veteran of the US Marines of WWII. One of his favorite hobbies was his garden and also loved to travel. Horace never met a stranger and was a friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by a son, Martin Smith in 1995.Mr.Smith was a member of the Providence United Methodist Church.
Surviving Mr. Smith are his loving wife of thirty nine years, Barbara Allen Smith of Blairsville, two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Gil Slegl of Barnesville, GA, Monica and Louis Brindisi of Grand Junction, CO., one son and daughter-in-law, Erik and Amy Smith of Aurora, CO., one brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Ramona Smith of Albany, GA, eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday August 1, 2007 at 10:00am from the Providence United Methodist Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Gibson officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to Providence U. M. C. Cemetery fund in Mr. Smith’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ALTHEA JANE GILBERT
Mrs. Althea Jane McGaha Gilbert, age 81, of Smyrna Rd., Young Harris, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Gilbert was born on July 21, 1926 in Hayesville, NC, the daughter of the late Jesse McGaha and the late Nellie Meadows McGaha. She was a lifelong resident of Union County. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebekah Gilbert in 1946, two sisters, Eva Teems and Minnie Shook, three brothers, John, Fred and Earl McGaha. Mrs. Gilbert was a member of Pine Log Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Gilbert are her loving husband of sixty- three years, Carl Gilbert of Young Harris, four sons and two daughters-in-law, Cecil and Christine Gilbert of Blairsville, Bill Gilbert of Blairsville, Eddie Gilbert of Blairsville, Steve and Jennifer Gilbert of Blairsville, one brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Sadie McGaha of Young Harris; three grandchildren, Jim Gilbert, Amanda Gilbert Stroud and Anita Gilbert, one great-grandchild, Rodney Stroud, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dexter Dockery and Rev. Jerry Rice officiating. Special music will be presented by a grand-daughter and friends. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Keith McGaha, Larry Teems, Rex Dockery, Travis Dockery, Tony Gilbert, Teddy Gilbert and Bud Berrong. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
FRANK ISADOR EMERINE Jr.
Mr. Frank Isador Emerine Jr. age 86 of Emerine Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday Dec. 12, 2005 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Emerine was born on Nov. 15, 1919 in Sullivan, Indiana, The son of the late Frank Emerine Sr. and the late Lillian Eckert Emerine. He was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union Local 295.Mr.Emerine was a member of the House of Prayer.
Surviving Mr. Emerine are his loving wife of sixty six years, Joyce Barry Emerine of Blairsville, one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Robert Lanham of Clay, W. VA, two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Emerine III and his wife Nancy of Bradenton, FL, Barry and Diane Emerine of Blairsville, five Grandchildren, Janet Eastham, Doug Emerine, Stacy Raper, Jace Emerine and Michael Lanham, seven Great-Grandchildren, Kyle Eastham, Hunter Emerine, Kaley Raper, Michael Raper III, Zachery Raper, Brandon Lanham and Cassidy Lanham, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday Dec. 15, 2005 at 6:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Helton officiating. Special music will be presented by Mindy Combs. After the services in Blairsville, Mr. Emerine will be taken to the Serenity Meadows funeral home in Riverview, FL, where a visitation will be held on Sunday evening. Interment and graveside services will be held on Monday Dec. 19, 2005 at 2:00 pm from the New Hope cemetery in Brandon, FL.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
CHARLIE CLAUDE JOHNSON
US Navy WWII
Mr. Charlie Claude Johnson age 80 of John Smith Rd. East Blairsville passed away on Tuesday Dec. 20, 2005 in the Union General Hospital following an a brief illness. Mr. Johnson was born on Aug. 20, 1925 in Lake City, SC., The son of the late E. B. Johnson and the late Bertha Mason Johnson. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He and his wife had made their home in Blairsville for the past twenty years, moving here from Atlanta and had also lived in Castleberry, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Mr. Johnson was a member of St. Clare’s Episcopal Church.
Surviving Mr. Johnson are his loving wife of sixty years, Barbara Olyott Johnson of Blairsville, Two sons, Stephen Alan Johnson of Gainesville, FL, Randy W. Johnson of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday Dec. 22, 2005 at 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Susan Johnson officiating. Special music will be presented by Susan Johnson and Roy Johnson. Military Honors will be conducted by the North GA. Honor Guard. Visitation at the funeral home will be held on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
YUL (ROY) KUK KIM
Mr. Yul (Roy) Kuk Kim age 46 of Mt. Valley Ct. Blairsville passed away on Tuesday Dec. 20, 2005 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Kim was born on April 20, 1959 in Korea, The son of the late Jae Hak Kim and the late Young Ja Shim Kim. He had made his home in Blairsville for the past seven years. He was employed at the time of his death by sun poultry.
Surviving Mr. Kim are two daughters, In Ae Kim of Atlanta, Sin Ae Kim of Seoul Korea, Two sisters, Three brothers all of Korea, His Fiancee, Yong Deslandes of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday Dec. 23, 2005 at 7:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Steven Kim officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Korea. Flowers are accepted or in lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to a favorite charity of your choice in Mr. Kim's memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
Ronald Eugene Garrett
Mr. Ronald Eugene Garrett age 50 of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday Dec. 22, 2005 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Atlanta, following an extended illness. Mr. Garrett was born on June 4, 1955, in Murphy NC. The son of Owen F. Garrett and Edna J. McDonald. He was a rock mason and a life long resident of Union County. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Ronald Garrett, Jr. Mr. Garrett was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Garrett are three sisters Pat and husband Kenneth Mayo of Atlanta, Debra and husband Mike Stephens of Blairsville, Susie Densmore of Atlanta. One brother Douglas and wife Kathy Garrett of Atlanta. Many other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Dec. 24, 2005 at 11:00 am from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Leon McDonald officiating . Visitation at funeral home will be held on Friday 23, 2005 from 6 to 9 pm. Interment will follow in the Peachtree Baptist Memorial. Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, John Barrett, Dewayne Cannon, Mike Stephens, Kevin Mullins, Steven Mayo, Kenneth Mayo and Jesse Garrett.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
