Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
GORDON ALFRED FREEMAN
US Army
Mr. Gordon Alfred (better known as Pete) Freeman age 70 of Daylilly Drive Marble, NC. passed away on Wednesday Feb. 14, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Freeman was born on Aug. 26, 1936 in Norwich, CT., the son of the late Fredrick Alfred Freeman and the late Goldie Mumblow Freeman. He was a veteran of the US Army. He had worked with the Kennedy Space Center for several years. Pete was a member of the Space Coast Street Rods and also the Cars of Brevard. He and his wife loved motorcycles and had traveled all over the country. They also enjoyed collecting and rebuilding old classic cars. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwen Freeman, two infant sons, Peter and John Freeman, son, Peter Alfred Freeman. Mr. Freeman was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving Mr. Freeman are his loving wife of forty seven years, Alita Marie Haran Freeman of Marble, son and daughter-in-law, John and Mila Freeman of Port St. John, FL, one sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Dick Bennett of Ellington, CT., two grandchildren, Stephanie and Justin Freeman, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A funeral Mass will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at 11:00am from the Holy Redemption Catholic church with Father Mike officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in Mr. Freeman’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN GELPI
Mr. John Gelpi age 80 of Joal Drive Blairsville passed away on Thursday Feb. 15, 2007 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Gelpi was born on April 27, 1926 in New York, NY, the son of the late John Gelpi and the late Petra Dabulai Gelpi. He retired from the State of Florida in 1986 where he served as a Maintenance Engineer for several years. Mr. Gelpi was a member of the Grace Community Presbyterian church.
Surviving Mr. Gelpi are his loving wife of thirty six years, Elnor McMue Gepli of Blairsville, four daughters and two sons-in-law, Janet Gelpi of CO., Mary Craig of New Port News, VA, Linda and Donald Smith of Vero Beach, FL, Lynette and Richard Lalka of Huntington, MD., one son and daughter-in-law, John and Carla Davis of S. Fork, PA, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday Feb. 21, 2007 at 11:00am from the funeral home chapel with Dr. John Grauley officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Grace Community Presbyterian church in Mr. Gelpi’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services.
Mountainview Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RAY HARRIS YARRINGTON
Ray Harris Yarrington age 71 of Blairsville, GA. Died February 15, 2007 at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.He was born on Feb. 24, 1935 in Richmond, VA, where he grew up and married Ethel in 1953.Ray and his wife moved to Vero Beach, FL. in 1956, where they raised their four daughters. In 1993 they retired to Blairsville in the Mountains of North Georgia where they enjoyed summer and holiday visits with their daughters families, including six grandchildren.
Surviving are wife, Ethel of Blairsville, daughter, Margaret Yarrington of Blairsville, daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Mark Odum of Roral Palm Beach, FL, daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Donald Plante of Peachtree City, GA, daughter, Linda Yarrington of Fort Mill, SC., brother, Britt Yarrington of Richmond, VA, and six grandchildren, Emily and Andrew Odum, Alex and Amanda Cole and Stephen and Daniel Plante.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Feb. 19, 2007 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel. Ray was cremated following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Blairsville Humane Society in Mr. Yarrington’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 from 6-8pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
THEODORE DAVID DIAZ
US Army
Theodore "Ted" Diaz, 54, died suddenly at home on January 12, 2007. Ted was an avid gardener, and created an oasis of flowers at his home. He also loved to cook, and served many gourmet meals to friends, as well as professionally, as a caterer. He won several awards for his cooking. Ted was well known for his gifts of cheesecakes and beautiful bouquets of flowers. He was also admired by all who knew him for his incredible courage in face of tremendous adversity. A paraplegic, Ted was passionate about helping children with disabilities. When he lived in California he worked as a coach with these children, and took them to the special Olympics. He was responsible for bringing handicapped games to Union County in 1995.
Ted grew up in New York, lived for a number of years in Berkeley and Oakland, California, and moved to Blairsville almost 25 years ago. He is preceded in death by his mother, Celia Diaz. He leaves behind loved ones Reggie Lenoir and Sheila Wofsy of Suches, and Linda Bryant and Wendy Belkin of Decatur; sister Ceil Diaz of New Jersey; and beloved companion Shorty.
Well known for his generosity, it was Ted’s desire that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to SAFE, the local shelter for abused women and their children, PO Box ?, Blairsville, GA; Heifer International, PO Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116-1692, or the Humane Society’s Mountain Shelter, PO Box 1252, Blairsville, GA 30514.
The family of Ted Diaz invites you to join us for a memorial service at his home on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at 11:30am.Rev.Connie Tuttle of Atlanta will officiate. The service will be followed by a pot luck/ covered dish lunch. Please call 706-838-4540 if you need directions or more information.
Mountainview Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MICHAEL 'SKIP' WAYNE NELSON
Mr. Michael Wayne Nelson age 61 of Blairsville formerly of Atlanta passed away on Saturday Jan.13, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Nelson was born on May 3, 1945 in Williston, ND., The son of Verna Grimstvedt Nelson and the late Merle Wayne Nelson. Michael was known to his friends as "Skip". He had lived in North Dakota, Minnesota, Sweden, Boston and Atlanta. During his trek, he received his BFA in Direction of Music Theater (after, as he says, " Majoring in Dropping Out") and also a FilMag (equivalent to PhD without thesis) while in Sweden. After twenty eight years of theater and more than one hundred productions, he has more than twenty publications "nuf to qualify me".. Mr. Nelson was of the Presbyterian faith.
Surviving Mr. Nelson are his mother, Verna Nelson of Blairsville, cousin, Glenyce Bean of St. Paul, MN., several other cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will was held on Wednesday Jan.17, 2007 at 11:00am from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ben Lewis officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in Mr. Nelson’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
GUY EDWARD REID
US Army
Mr. Guy Edward Reid age 84 of Blairsville formerly of Tucker, GA, passed way on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007 in the Clay County Care Center following an extended illness. Mr. Reid was born on July 6, 1922 in Oglethorpe County, GA, the son of the late Lester Reid and the late Sophie Mann Reid. He was a veteran of the US Army and had owned and operated Reid Repair Company in Tucker, GA. For over thirty five years. He was preceded in death by a son, Ken Reid in 2000 and by his first wife, Florence Sosebee Reid in 1995.He was a member of the VFW and the DAV. Mr. Reid was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Reid are one son and two daughters-in-law, Ray and Debbie Reid of Monroe, GA, Shirley Reid of Snellville, GA, three grandchildren, Justin, Josh and Phoebe, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service was held on Saturday Jan.20, 2007 at 1:00pm from Branan Lodge. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Wilderness Scouts of Blairsville, Po box 807, Blairsville, GA.30514 in Mr. Reid’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
FREDERICK JOHN WANAMAKER
US Army
Mr. Frederick John Wanamaker age 77 of Blairsville, GA. passed away on January 19, 2007.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of Blairsville, son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Kimberly Wanamaker, daughter and son-in-law, Kristie and Gary Firestone, daughter, Jannette Villarreal, and also three grandchildren. He leaves behind many kind and caring golfing friends at Butternut Creek Golf Course.
In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in Mr. Wanamaker’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ISAAC WILLIAM TAYLOR
US Army Vietnam War
Mr. Issac William Taylor age 59 of Andrews, NC. formerly of Blairsville passed away on Thursday Feb. 15, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Taylor was born on Oct. 20, 1947 in Seamen, OH, the son of the late James Edgar Taylor and the late Jaley Elizabeth Rose Taylor. He was a veteran of the US Army of the Vietnam War. Isaac loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin, Doc and Troy Taylor. Mr. Taylor was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Taylor are his loving wife of thirty four years, Eillen Peer Taylor of Andrews, one son and daughter-in-law, James and Kathy Taylor of Hiawassee, seven daughters and six sons-in-law, Jenifer and James Profitt of Whitesburg, KY., Suzan and Mike Maddin of Blackey, KY., Melissa and Scott Selby of Andrews, NC, Jackie and Donny Patterson of Blairsville, Gail and Robert Howard of Blairsville, Arlene Owensby of Blairsville, Carol and Willy McCall of Bethlehem, PA, one brother, Lowell Taylor of Blairsville, twenty two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at 1:00pm from Pound Mountain, KY, with the Rev. Van Webb officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation in Mr. Taylor’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RONALD DYER
Mr. Ronald Dyer age 69 of Weaver Circle Blairsville passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Dyer was born on Oct. 29, 1937 in Union County, the son of the late Samuel Riley Dyer and the late Ruby Hazel Reid Dyer. He was employed as a Mason by trade and was well known all over the county, especially for his rock laying. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Mr. Dyer was a member of Union Baptist church.
Surviving Mr. Dyer are his loving wife of forty six years, Rachel Harkins Dyer of Blairsville, four daughters and three sons-in-law, Audrey and Frank Reynolds Jr.of Blairsville, Connie (Dyer) and David Key of Young Harris, Tammy Dyer of Blairsville, Jayme and Eric Dills of Young Harris, three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Wanda Dyer of Jasper, Donald Dyer of Birmingham, AL., Mark and Mandy Dyer of Blairsville, one sister, Shelby Everett of Blairsville, thirteen grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and Riley Dyer, Lucy Ingram, Rachel Dyer, R. L. Key, Cassie, Kevin and Presley Dyer, Jodie Seabolt, Eli Dills, Isiah and Lexie Dyer, five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Feb. 21, 2007 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. Special music will be presented by John Nix. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Michael, Chris, Ronnie and Kevin Dyer, Labron Lewicki, R. L. Key, John McKean and Mitchell Ingram. Interment will follow in the Owltown Church of God cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
