Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
MARTHA NELL McDONALD
Mrs. Martha Nell McDonald age 76 of Hendricks Drive Murphy, NC, passed away on Saturday July 28, 2007 in the Valley View Healthcare Center in Andrews following an extended illness. Mrs. McDonald was born on May 23, 1931 in Murphy, NC, the daughter of the late Perlie Elmer Johnson and the late Louise Reid Johnson. She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee county. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Edward McDonald. Mrs. McDonald was a member of the Upper Peachtree Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. McDonald are four daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Larry Helton of Murphy, Linda and Johnny Foster of Waynesville, NC, Lorrie and Kenny Messer of Owensboro, KY., Julie Mathis and husband, Frank of Murphy, two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Shirley McDonald of Blairsville, Ricky and Terri McDonald of Andrews, one sister, Gladys Adams of Murphy, grandchildren, Jonathan and Marcie Foster, April and Scott Pascia, Vanessa and Brandon Bland, Joseph and Martha Foster, Cassie McDonald, Jacob Foster, Scott Helton, Joshua Mathis and Krista Mathis, great-grandchildren, Jon Luke Foster, Morgan Bland, Aarron Bland and Gabriel Foster, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday July 30, 2007 at 2:00pm from the Upper Peachtree Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve West and Rev. Johnny Foster officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Jonathan, Joseph and Jacob Foster, Scott Helton, Joshua Mathis and Randle Harris. Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the Upper Peachtree Baptist Church on Sunday evening from 6-9pm.In lieu of flowers if you wish. memorials may be made to Upper Peachtree Baptist Church Building fund or to Valley View Care Center Patient Fund in Mrs. Mrs. McDonald's memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
Larry David Garner
Mr. Larry David Garner age 52 of Peachtree City, GA. formerly of Suches, GA, passed away on Wednesday Aug. 1, 2007 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Garner was born on Oct. 27, 1954 in Athens, GA, the son of Elizabeth Morey Garner and the late James Arthur Garner. He was the owner of A & W Automotive in Jonesboro, GA. Larry was a kind and gentle soul and was well loved through out the Clayton County Community. He is now with God and will greatly be missed. Mr. Garner was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Garner are Roxan Johnson, his life time love of his heart, of Peachtree City, uncle, Bob Garner of Suches, mother, Elizabeth Summerour of Clermont, one sister, Christin Freeman of Rockmart, GA, five brothers and five sister-in-laws, Richard and Ruby Garner of Monroe, GA, Doug and Lou Garner of Newburn, GA, Gordon and Connie Garner of Lexington, KY., Jim and Mary Garner of Princeton, KY., Dale and Virginia Worthy of Monticello, GA, uncle, , several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday Aug. 4, 2007 at 2:00pm from Mt. Pleasant Hill Church in Suches with the Rev. Clarence Drummond officiating. Special music will be presented by Robbie Garner. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIA GRACE HALL
Mrs. Willia Grace Hall age 85 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville formerly of Hiawassee and Fannin County passed away on Friday August 3, 2007 following an extended illness. Mrs. Hall was born on June 20, 1922 in Fannin County, the daughter of the late Wesley Parker and the late Flora Taylor Parker. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Kirby and by a grandson, Randy White. Grace was a kindhearted, gentle and loving lady. She loved to garden and just being outdoors. Grace finally found the peace which she had sought for so long, being with her daughter, grandson and her God. Mrs. Hall was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mrs. Hall are one sister, Helen Callahan of Michigan, Sister-in-law, Joyce Burns, niece, Vickie Plemmons, cousin, Jean Kendall, very special friends, Joy Meers, Faye and Steven Foster, many many other friends including the ones at Branan Lodge, several other nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in Mrs. Hall s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MYRTLE ANN BLALOCK
Mrs. Ann Myrtle Blalock age 66 of Leslie Drive Blairsville passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Blalock was born on Sept. 17, 1940 in Union County, the daughter of the late Sherman Duckworth and the late Fannie Young Duckworth. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. She was preceded in death by a son, Travis Blalock. Mrs. Blalock was a member of Youngstown Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Blalock are two daughters and sons-in-law, Tracie and Steve Warren of Gainesville, Pam and Rev. Ronnie Abernathy of Blairsville, two sons and daughters and sons-in-law, Rickey and Christy Blalock of Gainesville, Rev. Wade and Brenda Plott of Blairsville, three brothers and two sister-in-laws, Junior and Faye Duckworth of Blairsville, Charles and Linda Duckworth of Blairsville, Bill Duckworth of Corneila, six grandchildren, Travis and Tyler Plott, Haley and Holli Abernathy all of Blairsville, Jessa and Noah Warren of Gainesville, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Aug. 7, 2007 at 2:00pm from the Harmony Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Tanner and Rev. Steve Rhoten officiating. Special music will be presented by Robby Smith.The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Travis Plott, Doug Duckworth, Coy Dockery, David Dyer, Sid Duckworth, Jackie Duckworth, Casey Dover, Lamar Dyer and Shannon Carroll. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening after 6:00pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MARION LOUISE (GRANNY) EVANS
Mrs. Marion Louise (Granny) Evans age 70 of Triple R Garage Circle Blairsville passed away on Thursday Dec. 22, 2005 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Evans was born on Aug. 7, 1935 in Ann Arbor, MI., The daughter of the late Stuart Holmes and the late Margarett Maples Evans. Mrs. Evans owned and operated Granny s consignment shop in Blairsville for several years. Mrs. Evans was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mrs. Evans are one son, David (Bubba) Evans, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Misty Evans, Penny (Hunt) and David Roane, Peggy and Pete DeJoseph all of Blairsville, one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Cathy Holmes of Waco, TX, two sisters and one brother-in-law, Kay and John Adamak of New Mexico, Gail Holmes of New Mexico, other family members include, Brandy Nicholson, George Schmeltz and Holly Albietz, eleven Grandchildren, Sheba, Cheyenne and Dakota Herr, Billy and his wife Chasidy Schmeltz, Caleb and Dallas Mitchell, Kale and Terakah Evans, Morgan and Courtney Nicholson and Chance Schmeltz, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Dec. 26, 2005 at 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Hubert Legg and Rev. Jerry Helton officiating. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday from 9-2 prior to the services.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
WALTER WALLACE ISMOND
US Army
Mr. Walter Wallace Ismond age 82 of Wesley Mountain Drive Blairsville passed away on Monday Dec. 26, 2005 at his home following a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 3, 1923 in Cadillac, MI., The son of the late Wallace Ismond and the Minnie Anderson Ismond. He graduated from Houghton Lake High School. He worked at Fords in Ypsilanti, MI., prior to joining the Navy on Jan.12, 1943.He served in the Asiatic Pacific and was discharged on Jan.1945.Walter worked at several different jobs, ending up in Ann Arbor, where he joined the Army on Dec. 2, 1947.Most of his 20 plus Army career was spent in Japan, Germany, Austria and the United States as a Master Sergeant Specialist in Personnel Accounting. He retired from the Army in 1964.After his retirement, He worked for the USDA and a trailer factory in Plainville, MI. He moved to Murphy, NC. in 1985.Walter was active in the Hiawassee Dam Fire Dept. and was a member of several Square dancing clubs. He moved to Branan Lodge in Sept. 2003.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Morrison D., and sisters, Nellie June Kuns and Helen LOUISE Kinsey. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Leona and James Turner of Blairsville, GA, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday Jan.6, 2006 at 11:00 am from Branan Lodge. Interment will follow in the Fort Custer National cemetery in Battle Creek, MI. The family will meet with friends following the services. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to Branan Lodge Celebration of Services in Walter s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RONNIE JONES
Mr. Ronnie Jones age 50 of W. Anderson Rd. Blairsville passed away on Wednesday Dec. 28, 2005 following a brief illness. Mr. Jones was born on May 12, 1955 in Towns County, The son of Ollie King Jones and the late I.V. Jones. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. Ronnie s favorite hobby was pitching horse shoes. He loved his cat named Rosie which had owned for several years. Mr. Jones was a member of Victory Baptist Church and had attended Fairview Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Jones are his mother, Ollie King Jones of Blairsville, Sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Sam Robinson of Gainesville, GA, Nephew, Christopher Cornett, Uncles, Grady Jones, J. B., Ovell, Vernon and Troy King, Aunt, Kathleen Brackett, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Dec. 31, 2005 at 11:00 am from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Special music will be presented by the New Life Singers. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Arlin Everett, Jerry Everett, Charles Totherow, Raymond King, Terry Everett and Scott Jones. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-9 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
PHILLIP LUKE BARNETT
Phillip Luke Barnett age 19 of Chatham Rd. Blairsville passed away on Thursday Dec. 29, 2005 in Lumpkin County following injuries received in an automobile accident. Luke was born on Dec. 31, 1985 in Hall County, GA, The son of Phillip Joel Barnett and Virginia Maxine Tignor Barnett. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and had attended the Union County School system. Luke was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Luke are his parents, Maxine Barnett of Blairsville and Phillip Barnett of Lawrenceville, GA, Two sisters and one brother-in-law, Allison and Mark Thorsen of Cumming, GA, Britton Naomi Barnett of Deluth, two brothers and sister-in-laws, Jeff and Teresa Barnett of Savannah, GA, Robert and Susan Barnett of Blairsville, Grandparents, Troy and Joy Tignor of Snellville, Bobbie Barnett of Lawrenceville, Nieces and nephews, Natalie Thorsen, Ryan Marie Barnett and Isiah Barnett, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006 at 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Brent Chatham officiating. Special music will be presented by Casey Jones and Scott Lance. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Chris and Bo McClure, Jarod Berger, Jeff and Robert Barnett, Jeremy Huggins, Wes Summers, Caleb Tignor, Kevin Terry, Dusty Huggins and Jonathan Barclay. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6-9 pm.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
JOAN MARIE GAETA
Mrs. Joan Marie Gaeta of Hiawassee, GA entered her new life in Christ on July 17th, 2007 at the age of 68. A life-long non-smoker, Joan waged a courageous three year fight against lung cancer. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 21st at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2839 Young Harris Highway, Blairsville, GA, 30512. A gathering of friends and family will take place afterward at Mountain Presbyterian Church next door. Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Celtruda of Ossining, New York. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard J. Gaeta, her five children, Maria and husband John Cressler of Smyrna, GA, Theresa and husband Roger Andretta of Woodstock, GA, Richard J. Gaeta, Jr. and wife Sherri of Acworth, GA, Christina and husband Richard Pink, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Joseph A. Gaeta and wife Alexa of Austell, GA, and twelve grandchildren. Also survived are her sister, Mary Ellen Tanaka of Rochester, MN and her brother Joseph Celtruda of Hopewell Junction, NY. Joan received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine as well a Masters in Education from Oglethorpe College in Atlanta, GA. After leaving New York and then Connecticut, she was a Georgia resident for 32 years, living in Roswell and Macon before retiring to Hiawassee. Joan was a full-time homemaker as well as a part-time Math tutor and substitute teacher. When her children left her nest, she began teaching English, math, and religion at St. Jude the Apostle Elementary School in Atlanta and later at St. Joseph s in Macon. Service to others was always priority for Joan as evidenced by her work with the Glennmary Home Missions (a Catholic ministry for the rural poor), her work as a volunteer tutor at the Nazareth Home in Macon (a group facility for un-wed teenagers), and her volunteer efforts at St. Joseph s Community Outreach in Macon (distributing food to those in need). Joan was active in each church parish she ever belonged to. Among her other church roles, she has been a extraordinary minister to the sick, a liturgical minister, the coordinator of art and environment, a choir member, and a bookkeeper. Joan was also very active in various social activities. An avid reader, she was always a member of a book club. She enjoyed social get-togethers and group aerobic exercise. Joan was the vice-president of the Roswell Historical Society in the late 1970s. As a retiree at age 63, she began taking art classes for the first time, taking up watercolor painting as a hobby and becoming extremely adept at it. She will be missed greatly by all those who knew and loved her family and friends and everyone touched by her life. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Lung Cancer Alliance is welcomed. (www.lungcanceralliance.org P.O. Box 630972, Baltimore, MD 21263-0972).
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RANDAL CLINTON MCDONALD
Mr. Randal Clinton McDonald age 36 of Garrett Rd. Blairsville, GA. formerly of Athens, TN., passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2007 following an apparent heart attack. Mr. McDonald was born on Feb. 21, 1971 in Loudon County, TN., the son of Jerry Allen McDonald and Carolyn Howard McDonald. He was a loving husband and a friend to all who knew him, and will be greatly missed by all. Mr. McDonald was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. McDonald are his loving wife, Olivia Wilson McDonald of Blairsville, two children, Felicity and Trey Wilson of Blairsville, father and step mother, Jerry and Roberta McDonald of Loudon, TN, mother and step father, Carolyn and John Hensley of Athens, TN., step father, William A. Stephens of Winfield, TN., three sisters and one brother-in-law, Melissa Redman of Athens, TN., Crystal Hopping of Loudon, TN., Melissa and Willard Martin of Oneida, TN., two brothers and one sister-in-law, Anthony and Sherri Stephens of Niota, TN., Billy Stephens of Oneida, TN., mother-in-law, Barbara Wilson of Blairsville, sister-in-law, Ashley Grant of Blairsville, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday July 20, 2007 at 11:00am from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Special music will be presented by Tammy Hughes. Interment and graveside services will follow at 5:00pm from the Loudon County Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Lenior City, TN. with the Rev.Chris Hamilton officiating. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-9pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
